{"product_id":"helena-montana-merchants-national-bank-check-1888-aaron-hershfield-signed","title":"Helena Montana Merchants National Bank Check 1888 - Aaron Hershfield Signed","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHelena Montana Merchants National Bank Check 1888 - Aaron Hershfield Signed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLewis Hershfield came to Montana in 1864 with a train of 26 wagons laden with goods and sold the whole outfit to Monroe Salisbury. Hershfield reached Virginia City July 3rd, 1864 and bought up a large quantity of gold dust, which he made a large profit. In 1865 he established a bank (Merchants' National) in Helena and a branch in Virginia City. In 1880, he established a bank in Benton, in 1883 a bank in White Sulphur Springs. For many years he was a prominent business leader, advisor and a financier that was said to be second to none in the West. When it was decided that the World's Fair was to be held in Chicago, Hershfield was named as one of the commissioners for Montana. During the 1870s, Lewis Hershfield moved his bank to the mining boom town of Helena, Montana. In 1878, his brother, Aaron Hershfield (1848-1918), joined him in the business, which became L.H. Hershfield \u0026amp; Brother. In 1882, the bank became nationally chartered as the Mercantile National Bank of Helena. Through the bank, Hershfield invested in mines and other banks in the area. The Mercantile National Bank went into receivership in 1897 after depositors withdrew their money.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowing only minor signs of wear and handling consistent with its age. Cut canceled at center. Fold creases from posting. 2 small top edge tears. No other tears or loss. Eye-catching type face \/ font and clean legible hand writing. Overall, in good condition. You will receive the exact example in the photos. It measures approx. 4\" x 9 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079633678649,"sku":"Checks 289","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/static-48c7a66b-8274-4f93-9e8e-0ddd6d95dd84.jpg?v=1707934403","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/helena-montana-merchants-national-bank-check-1888-aaron-hershfield-signed","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}