Subject: Helena (Mont.)

This billhead for Gans & Klein, dated August 30, 1875, details a transaction for "Mr. A. M. Hollus" in Helena, Montana Territory. Gans & Klein are identified as "IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN Fashionable Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots, and Shoes, Hydraulic Hose, Rubber Clothing, California Blankets, Etc., Etc., Etc." The item features an ornate, stylized company logo for "Gans & Klein" with decorative Victorian-style lettering. It also notes an "OFFICE IN New York, 66 & 68 THOMAS STREET." The billhead includes terms for reporting claims ("ALL claims must be reported within five days after receipt of goods") and shipping goods ("Goods shipped at purchaser's risk"), as well as terms regarding interest. The date "Helena, M. T. Aug. 30, 1875" is handwritten at the top, along with the buyer's name.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Importers and Dealers in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, is addressed to Mr. James S. Davis and dated December 29, 1879. It details a transaction including items such as "Shot," "drawers," "Socks," and "gloves," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $10.35. The document features an elegant, ornate script for the date and buyer's name, bold capital lettering for the business name, and descriptive text outlining the business's offerings. Smaller print indicates branch offices in New York City and San Francisco. The item is characterized by pink and blue ruled lines typical of accounting documents of the period. 3.

Billhead from Auerbach & Bro., Foreign & Domestic Groceries, located in Helena, Montana, dating from the 1870s. The billhead features a vignette of Lady Liberty and a ship. It lists L. Auerbach and W. J. Auerbach.

Billhead from J. Feldberg, a clothing dealer in Helena, Montana. The billhead, dated August 31, 1874, lists various clothing items and their prices. The business was located on Main Street, opposite the First National Bank.

Billhead from Kleinschmidt Brothers & Co., wholesale and retail grocers and produce dealers in Helena, Montana Territory. The bill is dated April 3, 1881, and made out to Richard Lockey.

Billhead from Morris Bros., successors to S. L. Holzman, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. The billhead is dated May 3, 1875, and advertises Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, and pistols. The document also contains information about the Orthodox Jewish Congregation (OHAVA EMUNO) in Denver.

Billhead from Sands Brothers dry goods store located at 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana, dated April 5, 1875. The store was operated by the Sands brothers: Abraham, Morris, and Julius. The billhead also mentions Davis & Wallace.

Billhead from Sands Brothers Dry Goods store, located at 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana. The billhead is dated November 1, 1875. Sands Brothers was a prominent dry goods store in Helena, established in Bannack in 1866 and later moving to Helena in 1867. The business was operated by the Sands brothers: Abraham, Julius, and Morris.

This billhead from Auerbach, Wells & Co. is dated February 12, 1879. The front of the billhead lists the company's name and address: Main Street, Helena, Montana Territory. The image shows a printed form with space for recording a statement of money due. The billhead advertises a broad range of merchandise, including Singer Sewing Machines and apples, suggesting a general store or mercantile business. The back of the billhead is NOT ENOUGH INFO. A second image is available in this record. It shows a similar billhead, but the details of this billhead are NOT ENOUGH INFO.

Billhead from Meyer, Mish & Co., located at 418 Battery Street, Helena, Montana. Dated July 29, 1898. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records. The item includes the names of Edward Ash and S.G. Mish.

This pamphlet contains the constitution and by-laws of the United Hebrew Benevolent Association of Helena, Montana, printed in New York in 1885 by Thalmessinger & Mendham. It includes a list of the association's members. The document outlines the organization's rules, regulations, and objectives, providing insight into the structure and activities of a Jewish benevolent society in the American West during the 19th century.

This letter, dated April 27, 1883, is written by Sol Poznanski on the ornate letterhead of Levy Bros. & Co., Manufacturers of Clothing, located at 472 Broadway and 30, 32, 34, & 36 Crosby St., New York. It is addressed to E. W. Knight in Helena, Montana. Poznanski informs Knight that he has drawn a draft for $100 and will arrive in Helena in about six days. He will be representing Levy Bros. & Co. and three other large New York houses, and also acting as a buyer of hides and furs for a Gloversville factory. Poznanski requests that Knight hold the draft if it is not satisfactory until he arrives and states his intention to start a wholesale commission house in Helena upon his arrival. The letterhead features elaborate, Victorian-style script for the business name and description, with a clear address and P.O. Box number. 3.

Billhead/letter from William Weinstein & Co., wholesale and retail grocers, located on Lower Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated July 29, 1890.

A receipt issued by L. H. Hershfield & Bro. for currency on August 12, 1871, in Helena, Montana Territory. The receipt indicates that L. H. Hershfield acted as treasurer.

A receipt issued by L. H. Hershfield & Bro. for $40.00 in currency on January 31, 1881, in Helena, Montana Territory. The receipt indicates payment was received by L. H. Hershfield as treasurer.

Receipt for $410 in currency deposited with L. H. Hershfield & Bro. Banking House in Helena, Montana on January 30, 1880. The receipt was issued to I. B. Porter.

A receipt documenting a deposit of $215 in currency with L. H. Hershfield & Bro., bankers in Helena, Montana, on August 11, 1871. The receipt was issued to T. C. Groshor.

Receipt for a deposit of $2,000 in treasury notes with L. H. Hershfield & Co., bankers, in Helena, Montana on March 21, 1868. The receipt also mentions Ware Ollis & Co.