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National Bank Notes > North Dakota

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Anamoose, First NB, W9412
Fr. 618 $10 1902DB
Grade: PMG VF 25    

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This bank lasted less than five years, from May 1909 until it was liquidated on February 13, 1914. The total issue was 1,869 sheets of notes. This example has only recently been discovered and it just happens to be the last note, 'D' position, from the last sheet printed. The condition is circulated but quite lovely with well penned signatures of C.F. Schaefer, Cashier and the vice president. Anamoose is located in McHenry County in the Minot metro area. The population was 227 at the 2010 census. Anamoose was established along the main line of the Soo Line Railroad in 1893 by Romanians who had come from Saskatchewan, Canada. The community s name is a corruption of the Chippewa word uhnemoosh , meaning female dog. It is a favorite of collectors of unusual place names. The only residence in 1893 was that of the Section Forman, William McNamara, and his family. This house served as a home for the foreman and his family, the depot, and a cafe. During the day, the dining room was used for meals for the railroad men and at night the tables were shoved aside and the men made beds on the floor with straw and blankets. From 1893-97 all there was of Anamoose was the Section House, a sidetrack and a stockyard. William McNamara and his wife had Anamoose s first baby in 1897. During the next few years many new businesses were built including a general mercantile and hardware store, livery stable, depot, two elevators and a hotel. Later a lumber yard and a harness shop were built as well as an implement store. The school was built and started between 1899-1900; the first graduating class was in 1911 with two students. The post office was established September 7, 1898 with Albert Albrecht as Postmaster, and the village incorporated in 1922.

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