Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 102, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 September 1908 — Head of Bank Department. [ARTICLE]

Head of Bank Department.

—.- Kentland Enterpriser --- . « ===== Lawrence A. Wiles of Goodtand has been appointed, head, of the bank department in the State Auditor's office by Mr. Billheimer, State Auditor. The appointment fills the vacancy caused by the death of R. B. Oglesbee. The appointment comes as a nice compliment to Mr. Wiles. _ When the Goodland Bank went to the wall last fall Mr. Billheimer conducted an investigation under the state laws, ajid his attention, was attracted to the work of Mr. Wiles, who bad been cashier of the bank for twenty years. He found the books of the bank exceptionally well kept and that his services had been above reproach. The State Auditor gives these as his reasons for offering the place to Mr. Wiles. The office pays 32,500 a year, and Mr. Wiles entered on his duties Monday.