Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid (Henry Longabaugh), and the Wild Bunch robbed banks throughout the west in the 1890s. In 1896, they brought their brand of thievery to Montpelier, Idaho. The area had a big hay industry, so Cassidy and Elzy Lay and Bob Meeks spent two weeks learning the hay business at Border, Wyoming. They also scouted for the best escape routes, hiding spots, and areas to hide relay horses.
On Thursday, August 13, 1896, Cassidy, Lay, and Meeks rode into town. They bought supplies before heading to the bank about 3:00 p.m. The outlaws hitched their horses in front of the bank.
Cashier E. C. Gray, A.N. "Bud" McIntosh, assistant, and a stenographer worked inside. There were also two customers, William Perkins and Ed Hoover. The robbers told them all to put their hands up and to line up against the wall. One robber stayed near the door holding his gun on the crowed gathering outside. The other men went behind the counter and held a gun on McIntosh. McIntosh tried to stall by saying their were no bills in the safe. The robber smacked him across the head with his gun. McIntosh quickly handed over the cash.