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Book Title: Biographical History Of Barton County

FARMERS AND MERCHANTS STATE BANK

BOWNS [sic] and cities are often judged by their banking institutions, and in
the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Pawnee Rock, the people of that section
of the county have an institution that meets every demand made upon it, and by
straightforward business methods has gained a most enviable reputation in all
parts of Barton County. This bank was organized in 1908 by gentlemen who have
had a great deal to do with the development of the county's resources and the
upbuilding of Pawnee Rock. This bank was organized with a capital of $15,000 and
the deposits have grown larger each year and when the April, 1912 statement was
issued it showed a total of approximately $132,000, the capital and surplus at
the same time being $20,000. This bank occupies a fine brick building in the
center of town. The building was arranged especially for banking purposes and
contains modern, up-to-date fixtures. The latest style Manganese steel vault
assures the safety of all money and valuables left at this bank. Ail the
safeguards that are usually found in a progressive banking establishment, are
maintained by this establishment, and in addition to this the deposits are
guaranteed by the Bank Depositors' Guaranty Fund of the State of Kansas. This is
a strictly home institution, all the stock in the bank being owned by men who
have made this section of Kansas one of the most important in the state. The
officers of this bank are men who stand high in the commercial and financial
life of Barton County and are known for their progressive methods and public
spiritedness. Cust:mers of this bank are granted every accommodation that is
consistent with safe banking methods. The officers of this bank are: H. H.
Woodbury, president; D. R. Logan, vice-president; F. C. Woodbury, cashier. The
directors are: W. H. Bowman, T. H. Brewer, G. F. Spreier George Smith, George
Washer, D. R. Logan, and H. H. Woodbury. This bank has won its high standing in
the county by conducting a general banking business according to the most
approved methods, and by making of the establishment a bank for all the people
of the territory adjacent to Pawnee Rock.

[photo of building] Farmers and Merchants State Bank


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