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The Farmers and Merchants State Bank was opened in 1907 and in this building 1916-1955.

Expense Report for a trip to Chicago for J. J. Butterfield date July 31, 1907.

Unfortunately, it's extremely faded.

Erland Philo Butterfield sitting on the steps of the Farmers & Merchants State Bank circa 1935

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,

A new service…

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 seated at a desk with son Erland Philo Butterfield standing next to him in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank circa 1929.

Fun facts: The Derby Historical Museum has the clock in the photo an two ink wells similar to the ones in…

Horse rental receipt from the Palace Stables in Omaha Nebraska for JJ Butterfield 31 December 1898

Oct 31 1887

To whom it may concern:

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…

The Farmers and Merchants State Bank was opened in 1907 and in this building 1916-1955.

Postcard:

Left side of postcard:

Jan. 26 - 17

Dear Grace and David,

Rec’d your letter this morning

We are all O.K. I have got a touch of sick…