The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's interior underwent a remodel in 1929 after a bank robbery and kidnapping of J. J. Butterfield in September of 1928,
A new service counter was installed to shield bank employees from customers, complete with…
J. J. Butterfield standing at the cashier counter after the remodel in 1929.
The Farmers & Merchants State Bank's interior underwent a remodel in 1929 after a bank robbery and kidnapping of J. J. Butterfield in September of 1928,
This is to certify that Mr. Justin Butterfield has been the Valley Bank bookkeeper for the six years last past. Mr. Butterfield is a young man of excellent character, good habits and strict integrity. His…