{"product_id":"l-h-hershfield-bankers-helena-1877-payment-advice-billhead-henry-elling","title":"L.H. Hershfield** Bankers Helena 1877 Payment Advice Billhead Henry Elling*","description":"Welcome to my listing for:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eL.H. Hershfield** Bankers Helena 1877 Payment Advice Billhead Henry Elling*\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Lewis 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. Expected fold creases from posting. Uneven cut along the top edge. Elsewhere, no other major issues to note. Eye-catching tiny header typeface \/ font and neat easily legible hand writing. Mostly very clean throughout. Overall, in very good condition. You will receive the exact sheet shown in the photos. Will display well in your collection. It measures approx. 5 3\/4\" x 9 1\/4\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Shipped securely in poly sleeve, sandwiched in chipboard inside a rigid mailer via USPS Ground Advantage service w\/ tracking**\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Unbranded","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49749395800377,"sku":"Billhead 3044","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/3839\/4681\/files\/e612eab8-6fbd-42df-9444-2519858ea60a.jpg?v=1723573529","url":"https:\/\/jerrysvintagetrading.com\/products\/l-h-hershfield-bankers-helena-1877-payment-advice-billhead-henry-elling","provider":"Jerry's Vintage Trading","version":"1.0","type":"link"}