First National Bank
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A bank in [[Miles City, Montana]]. It was formed in January 1882 to fill the void by the defunct Miles City Bank in December 1881. [[Joseph Leighton]] Pres, [[Richard E. Stower]] cashier. Directors: Leighton, Stower, [[Alfred Myers]], [[William H. Guthrie]], [[George M. Miles]], [[John J. Graham]] and [[James S. Brisbin]]. Permitted by the U S comptroller general begin business on [[7 Jul 1882]] and opened its doors [[1 Aug 1882]]. | A bank in [[Miles City, Montana]]. It was formed in January 1882 to fill the void by the defunct Miles City Bank in December 1881. [[Joseph Leighton]] Pres, [[Richard E. Stower]] cashier. Directors: Leighton, Stower, [[Alfred Myers]], [[William H. Guthrie]], [[George M. Miles]], [[John J. Graham]] and [[James S. Brisbin]]. Permitted by the U S comptroller general begin business on [[7 Jul 1882]] and opened its doors [[1 Aug 1882]]. | ||
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| + | Ad in YJ 19 Oct 1882. Officers, directors and correspondent banks (Chatham Natl Bank, NYC; Merchants Ln & Trust, Chi.; Merchants Natl Bank, St Paul) listed, plus: Authorized capital - $250,000; Paid up Capital - $50,000 | ||
[[26 Oct 1882]] A new building has been built and occupied, having at least 2 stories. A brick structure, the construction was supervised personally by the owners, without contracts. [[H. L. Richards]] did the brick work, [[T. A. Routher]] did the wood work, [[Jones & Kendal]] did the painting. The outside vault door was from the Detroit Safe and Lock Co. Cost $14,000. | [[26 Oct 1882]] A new building has been built and occupied, having at least 2 stories. A brick structure, the construction was supervised personally by the owners, without contracts. [[H. L. Richards]] did the brick work, [[T. A. Routher]] did the wood work, [[Jones & Kendal]] did the painting. The outside vault door was from the Detroit Safe and Lock Co. Cost $14,000. | ||
