The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1890-12-21

country as the leading bank of this section
and looked to by the people of the state as
a tulwark against which the waves of
strong financial seas may beat and not an
be made.
The cashier, Mr.. E. w. knight, assumed
that position in 1876 and has occupied it
continuously ever since, So thoroughly
ton that should his familiar face be missed
for long from his department, it would not
seem like the same old First National.
Knowing the people of the state and the
state itself as he does, Mr.. Knight makes
the ideal cashier. He is ever ready to at
quick to comprehend the good or bad
points of their statements, but nevertheless
gives full consideration to every detail OF
the business for the proper management of
which he is responsible.
Mr.. r. H. Kleinschmidt, the assistant
cashier, has. like Gov. Hauser, been an of
ficer of the bank since its organization.
toners takes them all in, from the early
day miner down to the most recent arrival.
When the bank first opened for business
there was not much money in the country
but there was plenty of gold dust. Bank
ing in those early days was not like it is to-
day. The miner would bring his bag Of
dust to the bank, Mr.. kleinschmidt would
weigh and value it, give the deposition a
slip for it, and put the bag in the vault.
Should the depositor want to draw some
out later, he would surrender his
receipt, the bag would be re-
turned to him, he would take
out what he required. receipt would be
gold dust would 90 into the vault. These
receipts passed from hand to hand and it
was not always the original depositors who
called for the dust. But those days are
past, and all Mr.. Kleinschmidt can now
show the visitor as reminder of those
| early days is cabinet. OF gold nuggets,
| valued at many thousand dollars, and the
only collection of its kind in the state,
Save for occasional absences for the pur-
pose of rest Mr.. Kleinschmidt has been con-
tinuously at his desk in the bank ever since
it started. He takes a just pride IN the
First Nationals growth. and refers to 1t az
of the state. Much of the responsible bus
mess of the bank falls to his share. and
that he has proven equal to the task is evi.
denced by his popularity both in the bank
and on the outside.
Mr.. Geo. II. Hill, the second assistant
cashier, has been connected with the banl
a number. of years. first as teller and fol-
| the past four years in his present position
| the First National and he is leader
among the younger generation of bank otfi-
GERS. His selection for the position wa:
generally approved when made, and event:
since have fully demonstrated its wisdom
Four years ago the great increase of bus
mess compelled removal of the bank t.
its present magnificent quarters. At tEs
! time of the removal it was thought there
would be ample space for years to come
But not so. Though it has more room thar
any institution of the kind in the CITY, al
ready the space allotted has proved INSULT
/ in YnYOO
which will move Cashier knights Office K
the rear of the bank. Mr.. kleiEschmidt'
department will also be changed and add
tional space given the clerical force. An
other entrances is also being made on Crane
| street.
The last statement of the bank. unde
| date of October ., 1880. is good thing I,
| call friends attention to who wants t,
J know how the First National stands. 1t i
!! as follows: