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THE BLOOMINGTON LEADER! THURSDAY, MAY IS, 1893Mr. Schureman Names Mr. R. L. Fleming as Assignee.BOUND OVER UNDER $600 BONDSII»* U Arraign#**! In Court Till* Morning to An»w«*r the t liarg#* of FtnUezzleinent Preferred By Frank Parker «t Normal\\ Imt the Banker l!:t» to S»“Good morning. Mr. Schureman.” “Good morning, 'Squire. “ said the Normal bankeras ho walkod into Me* oft!**• * «-4 l* ice Magistrate Gapen. at the cit,? hall, this morning under arrest for embezzlement.*1 have visited this place very frequently, 'Squire, but 1 never expected to call U|K)n you upon such an occasion as thh.”said Mr. Schureman, and after passing a few remarks about the weather the assemblage of men took seats in ‘Squire lt;lapen's court to await the arrival of States Attorney Sterling to proceed with the case. Itwas a great surprise to Mr Schureman when Coroner Hare waited upon him at his home in Normal about 10 o’clock with a warrant for his arrest, sworn out by Mr. Frank Parker, who was a depositor in the Normal Exchange bank, and who had at the time of the bank’s suspension about liol upon deposit. Mr. Schureman received the news of Coroner Hare’s desire in a rather surprised manner, and told the gentleman that hewould be with him and answer for thecharge brought against him. Mr. Kchure-man, accompanied by his father-in-law, Mr. C. F. Buekman, Mr. Charles Schureman and Mr. H, V. Potter arrived at thecity hall about 11 o’clock this morning.Soon after their arrival Mr. Sterling, the prosecuting attorney, arrived and after consultation with Mr. Flemming, Mr. Sehureman's attorney, it was decided to waive trial and give bond for appearancebefore the grand jury, In ordtr to makeproceedings legal it was decided to examine one witness. Mr. Frank Parker of Normal was sworn in and interrogated: “I live in Normal and know Mr. Schureman, In* has been in the banking business.I have made several deposits at his bank, but one particularly upon the 87th ofV him 1 M VI e lnt t at* invullleiul $4affairs or to had habits or to speculation in any kind of stocks or anything else. The exchanges that have been reported from time to time in real estate have been simply my efforts to convert property received from my disposal of the Home Nursery company into some o? practical value that might assist in liquidating my indebtedness. I have enjoyed the confidence and esteem of the entire community and this loss to me now. together with my reputation for integrity, is the hardest through which I am passing, to say nothing of my financial loss. As far as the financial loss is concerned that is a very small part of it. Representations have been made to the public that the books were in a snarled condition, whii h as a matter of fact relates aim ply to a few items which have been carried as contra accounts, and such as were temporarily withheld from entry on the books. In addition to this there were several items, of course, that needed an explanation in consequence of our sudden suspension. At the close of the business last Monday night I had hoped to be able to arrange for a continuance of the business and to that end called together several of my largest de[ositors at my home and conferred with them in reference to their giving a note jointly for *10.000 that might be placed in the business the following morning, saving themselves with notes and collaterals held by me.”**\yhat do you estimate your liabilities to be*”“I think that they will be about 103,000or $04,000.“About what do you think will be paid out in the final settlement !M“1 have figured my assets down very low when I placed them at fttU.OUO so that there would be no disappointments whatever in the final result. I feel that we will be able to pay 50 cents on the dollar at least.”“Have you received any expression fiom your friends regarding your trouble!”“Yes. sir. a great many in the way of letters, telegrams and personal calls at my home in Normal. My friends have been very kind, indeed, and I appreciate their friendship. Tne reports that have goneout about the bank so far have been unofficial and misleading.”Tl»e Complaint.The following is a copy of the complaint upon which Mr. Senurman was arrested this morning, and if the allegations can be proved then Mr. Schureman is liable to a term in the penitentiary:STATE OF ILLINOIS. * ^McLean County, fW .Frank Tucker makes complaint on oath and says that he Is informed, and believes, that W. II. Schureman, late of said count yon the 87th day of April, A. D. 1893, at and within said county, was a banker and do-LEFT HERSUDDEN DEPARTURE OF A WIFE ANDCHILDREN FROM THE CITYMr*. .lamp* Conrad Plrk» Up II.T Household KrtWt, and Departs forOuinej Left a Note for Her Hu.band—He FollowsBut do not thinkAfter l!«*r.About eight months ago in Quincy occurred the marriage of Mr. James Conrad to a widow. Soon after this event they moved to Bloomington, together with his wife’s three children, and Mr. Mr. Conrad commenced work on the L. E. W. road as a section hand. He worked hard to support his wife and children and everything seemed to be going on quite smoothly until yesterday, Mr. Conrad went to work as usual, and when he returned to his home at night a great surprise awaited him. Instead of his wife meeting him at the door as usual he found the door all locked, the shutteis closed and a note upon the doorstep which read as follows:“Jambs Conhad:—I have gone to Quincy. You can find the keys at Mrs. —«•Mr. Conrad was terribly surprised at the note but went and got the keys and unlocked the door. Great was the surprise that awaited him. The carpets were all taken up, the furniture gone and nothing whatever left in the house. Upon investigation it was found that she had hired a dray to come for the household effects and take them up town, where she sold them. The first train out of town carried herself ana children to Quincy, her old home. The husband Is almost distracted at her conduct and cannot explain affairs.He was about town this morning telling his pitiful story to friends and on the noon train also left for Quincy to see his wife and get an explanation. He is an old soldier and says he will go to the Home and live as he has no one to care for now since his wife has gone. Mr. Conrad's case is a sad one and he seems to be terribly worked up over her conduct. It it hoped he may find a place in the Home where he will soon forget his thoughtless wife who has caused him so much trouble by her departure.stop* Some Monev.The little town of Ellsworth was in this city n rull for e yesterday, and in the company were four little boys. Ed. Pharis, Will Pharis. Henry Millay and Everett Harris, charged with stealing #7.50 from Mr. Torrence, the restaurant keeper atI 1 \ i k I .kAbrain ;i—fINDThev are nwe know thev awbeen able befortthan $io, so welast long.ConWe are no^of Fancy Shirtswyou Shirts withtached in a varilt;We are the301There are mai
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Bloomington Leader
Bloomington, Illinois, US
Thu, May 18, 1893
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