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1863 - 2003





CHASE COUNTY NATIONAL BANK

The first banking institution opened for business in Cottonwood Falls was a private bank, "The Chase County Bank of N.J. Swayze," opened July, 1873. Mr. Swayze was born in Canada. In 1871 he located in Cottonwood Falls and engaged in the lumber business, which he sold to his partner, W.C. Edwards, when he started the bank.

The Chase County National Bank opened for business Aug. 28, 1882, with a capital of $50,000. Officers were: A.S. Howard, President; J.D. Min nick, Vice-President; W.H. Holsinger, Cashier.

Mr. Holsinger soon resigned when W.S. Sanders was chosen cashier. Directors were: Arch Miller, Chas. W. Rogler, Wm. Jeffrey, J.D. Minnick, Francis Bernard, Samuel Baker, J.R. Blackshere, A.J. Crocker, and A.S. Howard; and, among later directors were Henry Brandley and George Drummond.

After a good record for more than firty years, the Bank closed its doors in February, 1928. It paid its depositors in full the week of June 19, 1929, the stockholders taking care of all loss.

By: Etta Schwilling

THE EXCHANGE NATIONAL BANK

The Exchange National Bank originated as the "State Exchange Bank of Cottonwood Falls." It was originated May 8, 1891, and was located on the east side of Broadway. The Capital stock was $27,140.00. The officers were: J.M. Tuttle, president; E.W. Tanner, Vice-President; and O.L. Hurlburt, cashier. The directors were O.F. Hurlburt, O.L. Hurlburt, S.S. Porter, St. Louis; W.H. Holsinger and J.S. Doolittle, Cottonwood Falls. In 1899 the Bank dropped the "Cottonwood Falls" from the name, and became the "State Exchange Bank.''

In January, 1903, it was converted into a National Bank with a capital of $50,000.00, and with the name "Exchange National Bank." The officers and directors at that time were: H.F. Gillette, president; W.A. Morgan, A.M. Breese, C.A. Cowley, Elmer Johnston, James Drummond, and L.M. Swope. In 1906 the capital stock was increased to $75,000. At that time the bank was located one door north of its present location. In 1907, the corner building, where it is now located, was purchased from E.D. Replogle who had been operating a Drug Store there. The Bank remodeled the building and has since been at this location, the corner of Friend and Broadway.

On October 27, 1919, George McNee, president, and Lee M. Swope, cashier, sold their stock to Dudley Doolittle, as both McNee and Swope were moving to California. On January 1, 1920, Fred Siler was elected to the presidency to replace George McNee.

In 1946, officers of the Bank were: W. Roy Mushrush, president; F.L. Grimwood, cashier; and directors, Carl B. Cowley, Dudley Doolittle, R.Z. Blackburn, G.W. Miller, F.G. Siler, and Frank Bell. Present officers and directors are: Robert Mushrush, president; Tom Bell, cashier; Roy Mushrush, chairman of the Board of Directors; Jim Bell Jr., Wayne Rogler, Evan Koger, and F.L. Grimwood.

Past presidents of the Bank and dates they served are: H. F. Gillette. . . . . . . . . . . .1903-06
George McNee . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1906-20
Fred Siler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1920-45
Roy Mushrush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1945-68
Robert Mushrush, still serving . 1968
By: Etta Schwilling, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas



Chase County Centennial, 1872 - 1972




Chase County Submitted Historical Sketches
compiled and abstracted from the Chase County Courant, Chase County Leader, other sources and newspapers
by Lorna Marvin
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