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1888 Henry Elling Virginia City Montana Territory S.R. Buford Grocers Check #32
1888 Henry Elling Virginia City Montana Territory S.R. Buford Grocers Check #32
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1888 Henry Elling Virginia City Montana Territory S.R. Buford Grocers Check #32
Simeon R. Buford opened the region’s largest grocery store in Virginia City, Montana in 1878. Buford’s was the supply point for most of southwestern Montana, including the infant “Butte City.” In later years, Butte’s huge warehouses would, in turn, supply Buford’s own business. The store would become one of the most successful in Virginia City history, operating well into the 1920s.
Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.
Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. No hard fold creases. Cut cancel at center. Paper loss in the bottom left corner may be an additional form of cancel. Eye-catching illustrated native American vignette and bold typefaces / fonts and color "Paid" ink stamp. Mostly very clean. Overall, in very good condition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact check seen in the photos. It measures approx. 3 1/2" x 8 1/4"
**Shipped securely, flat in a poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
1888 Henry Elling Virginia City Montana Territory S.R. Buford Grocers Check #32
Simeon R. Buford opened the region’s largest grocery store in Virginia City, Montana in 1878. Buford’s was the supply point for most of southwestern Montana, including the infant “Butte City.” In later years, Butte’s huge warehouses would, in turn, supply Buford’s own business. The store would become one of the most successful in Virginia City history, operating well into the 1920s.
Henry Elling was born in Germany December 9, 1842. At the age of 15, he was orphaned and with his younger brother, immigrated to the United States. Henry initially lived in Missouri, where an older brother had previously established himself. By 1863, Henry was working in the mercantile business in Colorado when he learned of the new gold strikes in the Idaho Territory. He arrived in Virginia City, MT in early summer of 1864, and opened a general mercantile store on Wallace Street. Henry soon expanded and prospered with investments in mining, livestock operations, property acquisitions, the franchise for electrical service for Bozeman and, most notably, widespread banking interest. By 1876, Henry was well established as one of the wealthiest men in Montana.
Showing minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. No hard fold creases. Cut cancel at center. Paper loss in the bottom left corner may be an additional form of cancel. Eye-catching illustrated native American vignette and bold typefaces / fonts and color "Paid" ink stamp. Mostly very clean. Overall, in very good condition. Will display well in your collection. You will receive the exact check seen in the photos. It measures approx. 3 1/2" x 8 1/4"
**Shipped securely, flat in a poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard, inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w/ tracking**
