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Table of Contents FOHBC Officer Listing Scuba Diving for Bottles “In hoc vinces” Romaine’s 2014-16.................................................. 2 by Steve Kijak...............................................26 Crimean Bitters

by Ferdinand Meyer V........................50 President’s Message...........................3 Vernon Mineral Water

by Eric McGuire...........................................30 A Weekend to Remember Shards of Wisdom..............................4

by Jim Bender.................................... 58 The History of Collecting Antique FOHBC News Bottles: Here’s Why Georgia’s Classified Ads & From & For Our Members.................. 6 on My Mind Ad Rate Info..................................... 65

by Bill Baab..................................................38 Marketing FOHBC Membership Directory.................... 67 National Shows The Bloody Past of Kearns’

by Ferdinand Meyer V.......................10 Sunny Side Saloon FOHBC Show-Biz

by Jack Sullivan...........................................44 Show Calendar Listings................... 68 The Post Civil War Bottlers of Des Moines Membership Application................. 72

by Mark Wiseman............................... 16

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The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors is a non-profit organization for collectors of historical bottles and related collectible items. Our Primary goal is educational as it relates to the history and manufacture of historical bottles and related artifacts.

FOHBC Officers 2014-2016

President: Ferdinand Meyer V, 101 Crawford,

Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979;

e-mail: fmeyer@fohbc.org First Vice-President: Sheldon Baugh, 252 W Valley Dr,

Russellville, KY 42276; phone: (270) 726-2712;

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Bartlett, TN 38135; phone: (901) 372-8428;

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North Port, FL 34288; phone: (941) 276-1546;

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Medford, NJ 08055; phone: (856) 983-1364;

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Merchandising Director: Val Berry, 200 Fort Plain Watershed Rd, St. Johnsville, NY 13452; phone: (518) 568-5683; e-mail: vgberry10@yahoo.com Membership Director: Jim Bender, PO Box 162,

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Conventions Director: Position Open Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford,

Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979;

e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org Director-at-Large: Bob Ferraro, 515 Northridge Dr,

Boulder City, NV 89005; phone: (702) 293-3114;

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Director-at-Large: Steve Ketcham, PO Box 24114, Edina, Minnesota 55424, phone: (952) 920-4205;

email: steve@antiquebottledepot.com Director-at-Large: John Pastor, PO Box 227,

New Hudson, MI 48165; phone: (248) 486-0530;

e-mail: jpastor@americanglassgallery.com Midwest Region Director: Matt Lacy, 3836 State Route 307, Austinburg Ohio 44010, phone: (440) 228-1873, e-mail: info@antiquebottlesales.com Northeast Region Director: Andrew Vuono, 34 Ridgeway Street, Stamford, Connecticut 06907, phone: (203) 9759055, e-mail: amvuono@gmail.com Southern Region Director: Ron Hands, 913 Parkside Drive, Wilson, North Carolina 27896, phone: (330) 338-3455, e-mail: rshands225@yahoo.com Western Region Director: Eric McGuire, 1732 Inverness Drive, Petaluma, California 94954, phone: (707) 778-2255, e-mail: etmcguire@comcast.net Public Relations Director: Rick DeMarsh, 3049 Galway Road, Ballston Spa, New York 12020, phone: (518) 225-3467, e-mail: ricksbottleroom@gmail.com

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FOHBC

President’s Message 3. This is our national show and a good chance for many of us to

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We with will friends be announcing a major connect we may have not seennew in a membership year or more. drive later this month that uses a 2,000-member target. We are Ferdinand Meyer V nearing 4. Many1,200 National Show attendees make a special or stay with members now. So if you are avacation member, excursion out of the show. Visiting collections, site-seeing or us, if youÕre are undecided, please join! There are so many connecting with family to and from. They may be traveling a exciting things planned.

Our ormagazine, andoverseas.

Extras, is substantial distance in a car, train plane. SomeBottles come from undergoing a major face lift, we have a new web site, by the FMG Design, Inc. time you readhave this, we bigger will be plus board on our 5. Our shows gotten and1,000 better members with our annual 101 Crawford Street meeting, general membership meeting, registration, FOHBC facebook page, the FOHBC Virtualmembership Museum is Studio 1A sales, cocktail party, banquet, seminars, auctions, bottle moving forward (look for a awards, major announcement soon) and we Houston, Texas 77002 competition, displays, raffles, contests, etc.

We are busting at the of have just sent our first digital newsletter to a large audience fmeyer@fohbc.org ferdinand@peachridgeglass.com seams. An extra day is needed. Having the bottle competition right people.

The new Federation, your FOHBC. after the banquet is problematic. Having the general membership really believe howmorning fast time flies I sometimes, amusingly We need new blood persons carry theMaybe torch.we I will be It cannot is early Sunday andby.

I sit here reflecting at on a Friday, before many and people arrive, to is not right. to myself, create gauges of distance time. For instance, reaching some of membership pictures of your TimoleonÕs Dinerarbitrary in quaint Keene, Newand Hampshire while spread outout theto seminars tooour so you do not have for to decide. the distance from the larger United Airlines planes at O’Hare Airport bottles, assistance on the web site, articles and stories for drinking some coffee to warm me up (it is 45 degrees outside, in Chicago to the smaller United commuter planes, when I make a 6. Many persons including myself get a chance to help see allonthe tables Bottles and Extras, the web site, never the newsletter and the chilly for a Texan).

The Yankee Bottle Show starts here shortly connection, is four Starbucks walking distance away or Elizabeth and I and vote on a display.

We are so busy on Saturday.

Sunday would be a Virtual Museum.

If you would like to volunteer, in any area, it and will beora so funexits conclusion to a long weekend events passed 100 with McDonald signs travelingoftobottle the Lexington great day to catch up and truly enjoy the show room floor. would be very much welcomed and appreciated. that started with aSince gathering Federation National fromout Houston. the lastattime I wrote amembers President’sMark Message, there have been many glass auctions or bottle shows and that will also notice newlonger section in the of Bottles and and Annie VuonoÕs in so Stamford, Connecticut on Friday 7.You Other national groupsahave shows likefront the National Insulator dates and events becomeColumbus a blur, my mind has to grabevent on to in something. calledConvention Letters to and the Show Editor. am not sure why this was included the Heckler Day Hayfield Wood- I Extras Association (3 Idays), Brewery Collectibles Show realize I am rambling but…time flies, especially you are having fun. not there in some(3form orInternational another before but we really want to & Crownvention days), Perfume Bottle Collectors (3 stock Valley, Connecticut yesterday.

I am ifthinking that this Bottle collecting is fun. days), National Association Milkhow Bottle (3 days),better. etc. hear your stories and ideasofand weCollectors can do things was the exact spot, two years ago today, that the great You can send an e-mail, write a letter or call any board that I retell inaround this issue Bottles andbeen Extras, IFeldmann have been story carrying something on myofchest that has 8. Sometimes the public attendees busy on contact Saturdayinformation and visit our member, including myself at anyare time.

Our got its wings.

I hope you enjoy the article and pictures.

John weighing heavily since the 2014 Lexington National Antique Bottle show on a Sunday. Sometimes they are busy on Sunday and need the isSaturday. in this magazine and on the web site.

Show, this past A respected memberthe andfoundation past Board and Sheila areAugust. wonderful peopleFOHBC that represent We need flexibility. leader, came up to me and was rather upset that starting in 2016, our In the January/February 2013 issue of Bottles and Extras, we and cornerstone of our great hobby. national shows were going to be an extra day and called a “convention.” will beneed starting Regionaltours.

Overview sectiona National where What a whirlwind of events since our great EXPO in late 9. We roomatotwo-page arrange site-seeing If per chance It’s basically the Expo format, which we have every four years. He said Convention was ever in my hometown of Baltimore, try to have we will highlight incoming information from theI would four regions July in Reno, Nevada. Every time I think of this event, I am this was too much time, and if I did not believe him, he said I should organized tours the B&O Train Museum,southern, Washington Monument, make up thetoFederation (northeast, midwest and reminded of howIngrateful I am, andhave we all should be, of of the Marty “ask the dealers.” a way, we already because many board that Bromo-Seltzer Tower and Fells Point.

These location have a direction western).

If you have material please forward to your Regional Hall, Richard Siri, the Reno Bottle Club and the legions of members are dealers and regional representatives and we certainly try to relationship to the bottles we collect. There are tons of other destinations Director. If you visit the web site or received our newsletter, helpers event. reported a listen andthat lookpulled out foroff thethis bestmega interests of theMarty hobbyeven and membership for visits prior to or after the show with less of a direct relationship. and try to stay as connected to each and every one of again, you if possible. you will see that Regional News is now appearing in a different strong financial success that demonstrates yet that our and refreshing formatup, in these venues too. organization is getting stronger and marching forward. The 10.more Personally, after packing traveling and attending a national show, Our typical National Show has dealer set-up and early buyers on Saturday We are only as strong as our weakest link.

I Ause expresI am amazed at how fast one and a half days goes. lotthis of work for a 2013 FOHBC National in Manchester, New Hampshire next afternoon and General Admission on Sunday. The new Convention short period of time. sion often in business and in my general conversations with year isis dealer progressing smoothly withonaFriday majority of the format set-up and early buyers afternoon and tables General people. Keep an open mind, be positive, and try to help, give already being sold.

Lexington, Kentucky will be our location Admission on Saturday and Sunday. Again, just like the “Expo.”

11. We need more children, teenagers and young adults to attend and constructive criticism and move forward. Smile and someone for the 2014 National, so make your plans here, too. You can participate. They are busy on the weekends as you might imagine. They will smile back to you. and youhunts, will show-and-tell hear a story. and Step Iget see information why this mightfor be too long,events especially our showour is poorly both by ifvisiting website, need an option. We could Listen have scavenger attended and was a non-exciting Sunday afternoon drags on.

We forward and tell a story.

Look at your collection and find that FOHBC.org.

Tom Phillips, show. our Conventions Director, was simulated bottle digs on the showroom floor. Wouldn’t that be cool? have there. But this let’s week look atlooking why ouratshows should missing bottle or link. This is what it is all about. Our best asset evenall in been the southeast venues for be thelonger.

2015 attendees like an extra night for dinner out on the town with is12. allSome of our great members.

National. It was not too long ago that we were much more 1. The Federation Bylaws state, “There shall be a national convention friends though like any convention, have great eventsShow every in night.

I am also looking forward to we thewill great 49er Bottle short-sighted.

Nowthewith thisunless advance planning andbypublic held annually during summer otherwise voted on the Old Town Auburn, California in December.

We usually go to announcements, we can stakeconvention our claim on a datemay that include will help Federation membership.

Typical activities With show attendance stagnated or dropping, we need to lead and the Festival of Lights parade each year after the show. We love othertables, showeducational chairmen decide to holdeducational their events.

As an sales seminarswhen or programs, displays, think bigger and better. Make this an experience. After reading all the aaside, banquet, Hall there of Fame and Honor Roll members, an itcommunications because the horses, people all are didrecognition you knowof that were nine bottle shows this I receivedogs, after agoats, National Show,and I amtrucks 100% convinced auction, a general Federation membership meeting,Our a Board of Directors adorned lightsdirection. for Christmas.

Remember, a show is so weekend, including one across the pond? hobby is so that this with is the right We just need to pull it off every year. meeting and other functions and events as approved by the Board. If Easierbetter said than done.

Step it upan with your ideas and volunteer to help. much if you make experience.

While you are at a The strong. I see the glimmer of change even with our shows. LetÕs possible, the convention shall be held in a different geographical region futurevisit of oura hobby rests on our strong direction and unification as the show, collection, go to a museum, have dinner with a promote more and grow our hobby.

Bring people to the shows. each year, on a rotational basis from the Midwest to the Southern to the FOHBC. Make plans, attend our showsare and have fun.

I guarantee that bottle friend, go on a dig etc.

There so many things you can Bottles, glass and positive change are contagious.

Western to the Northeast region.” You can read the rest on the FOHBC there is no other show like a National. The memories will last a lifetime. do to stay connected with our great hobby. Make it a multiweb site under Bylaws.

I hear this all the time from the veteran national show attendees. Happy dimensional experience.

Happy autumn and winter.

Federation membership is also drastically up which is excitNew Year and Happy Bottle Collecting.

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2. We need to distinguish our show from a regional or local show; many are either two days or one and one half days like our typical national show.

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Bottles and Extras of the tailings. The hood was up and there were two people standing there. We assumed car trouble and walked down to see if we could help.

We were surprised to see find the car running and a man and a lady heating two cans of “beanieweinies” on the hot manifold.

We were more surprised to find they were dyed-in-the-wool bottle collectors and had been so for many years.

Where and how bottle collecting got its start

By John C. Tibbitts

AUTHOR’S NOTE: On Oct. 15, 1959, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Tibbitts called the first meeting of what became the Antique Bottle Collector’s Club of California at their home in Sacramento.

It is believed to be the first such club. Tibbitts was elected the first president.of what eventually evolved into the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. The Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs, as it was first called, was organized in 1969. Tibbitts began reminiscing about his California club in an undated story carried in an early FOHBC newsletter. Thanks to William “Bottle Bill” Herbosheimer for sharing.

A Washoe Zephyr helped blow up the enthusiasm which started the Antique Bottle Collectors Association (of California) back in 1959.

The couple were “Toot” and Dorothy Garten of Carson City, Nevada. We spent the rest of the day talking bottles, bottle digging and where and when and how and why. We and they were extremely happy to find we were not the only crazy bottle diggers in the world.

Before leaving for home, I vowed I would do what I could to form a club for bottle collectors if there was enough interest.

Thanks to the zephyr for blowing us into the car!

After we returned to Sacramento, I wrote to five people I had heard of who were digging in “old” Sacramento, asking them to come to a meeting at our house to see if we could form a club for bottle collectors. The next meeting we had about 30 people and at the next slightly over 50.

About this time the Sacramento Bee newspaper called us about the hobby and then came out and took photos and picked up the article they had asked me to write.

A Washoe Zephyr is a very strong, cold wind that blows down the A color photo appeared on the cover of the Sunday Magazine eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevadas, crosses a valley over another section with the article inside. Whoo-eee, did that pick up things mountain and down into Virginia City, Nevada, with full fury. where that zephyr left off! We had visitors and phone calls and letters like you wouldn’t believe. The crazy bottle collectors My wife Edith and I were scratching for old bottles on one side came out of the closet. of the big Comstock tailing pile just below town during one of those furious blows. The current trash dump for the town was just They wanted to know how to start a bottle club and get a copy of upwind from us and we were continually bombarded by cartons, our constitution and bylaws. They came by to see our collection tins, ashes, sand and dust. and sometimes to show us what they had. It was terrific and wonderful.

It was miserable, but we had struck a spot with a lot of old miniatures, Jamaica gingers, Hostetter’s Bitters, etc. Any bottle Many county and even state historical societies had us give talks digger knows what we did; we braced ourselves against the and show our bottles. Many good, hard-working club members zephyr and kept on scratching. Later, we just had to get out of that and Charlie Gardner, Helen McKearin, Dick Watson, Grace wind so we climbed the sloping side of the tailings and into the Kendrick and many others made our club a success. Over the next car, wiped our hands and faces off somewhat and drank coffee few years, we grew to about 3,000 families from coast-to-coast. from our Thermos.

While in the car, we noted another car clear down on the far end

‘Tis an ill wind that bloweth no good. Have fun!

Bottle extraordinaire Matthew Levanti will assist the Editor with Shards of Wisdom, so send in your news or bottle updates to: Matthew T. Levanti, 5930 Juarez Road. Placerville, California, 95667 m.tigue-levanti@hotmail.com

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BIDDING FRENZY!!!

As with most bottle diggers, I’m not ashamed to admit that there are times when the shovel is put up, but I am still digging away all the same. This is when you will find me sitting in my big comfy chair, with my laptop glowing bright, a fire in the hearth and a warm beverage close by.

Besides the regular bottle shows, antique malls and thrift stores, I browse diligently seeking the table tops, back shelves, old bins and well lit display cases for that special treasure. You might also find me checking that ever going giant eBay that has taken the bottle collecting community by storm. There is always something to find out there if you’re looking, and it’s easier to find that way then the many miles spent trucking through the woods or digging 10-30 feet deep in a hole! Well, if you’re a digger you love the adventure more then the find anyway, but that’s a story for another time.

With the abundance of places to search out and buy bottles it’s always been pretty easy to add something to your collection if you have some money to spare. Sometimes you can get lucky and make that special find, sometimes it’s just what you are looking for and the price doesn’t displace desire. Search as you might, buy what you will, you always knew a select few times throughout the year there would be one of those great auctions in which there would certainly be something you have been looking for. One might even save for half the year waiting for that next auction from your favorite auctioneer. Most of the big auction houses would have two sales a year, well spaced from each other.

You would have to wait with anticipation for an auction to open, and after it closed you could wait for your purchase to arrive with time for your wallet to again fatten and your significant other to forgive you for another frivolous purchase!

So what do you then do when the options become too great? No longer do we have to wait for the next auction 6 months or 3 months down the road, but rather now we have to decide which bottle to buy and from whom and when! Auctions are rolling out one on top of another, closing days apart. Before we can recover from one round, the next sale has gone live and the last purchase hasn’t arrived on the door step before bids are in on a new lot! It feels at times that the much loved auctions have become a little more stressful with so much to choose from and so much to let get away. What happened to the long breaks in between auctions, the period of rest and recuperation before the next offering of wonderful glass was put up online or printed out in colorful catalogs with well informed descriptions? With the surplus of bottles now coming up for sale there is hardly a moment to catch one’s breath before the old wallet is again pried open and the mail checked with regular anticipation every evening upon arriving home from work. A new gold rush is on and the golden picks are swinging. Will the swell ever level out or will the flood of bottles keep on coming? My guess is that eventually the well will run dry and some lucky golden pick diggers who had the money to spend at the time will have amassed some amazing collections. While bottle prices are still soaring the availability is overwhelming, and it is this collector’s opinion we are in another golden age of collecting as old collections are dispersed and the new great collections are beginning to take form. It is a great time to be a buyer, or a buyer’s market as they say, and soon we will be back to waiting out long dry spells for a chance at that special bottle.

Soon again our dreams will be the shelves for our collections and our wallets again full!

Histories Corner Presented by Dick Watson, FOHBC Historian

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors was started in 1969.

The first six Board members are pictured below

March 30, 1969 - 55 delegates from 17 clubs met to conduct the business of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. The photo above is the first slate of officers elected at the meeting. Left to right: Peck Markota, 2nd Vice Chairman, John Eatwell, 1st Vice Chairman, Dick Hansen, Recording Secretary, George Rieber, Honorary Chairman, the late Elmer Lester, Chairman, and Julie Gray, Treasurer Watch each issue for a new installment of Histories Corner.

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FOHBC News From & For Our Members FOHBC Commemorative Bottles

Pottery Museum of Red Wing

Hello, Ferdinand. How are you? I hope you and yours are doing well. I am trying to help out a young person who has inherited his grandfather’s bottle collection and get fair prices for the collection, as he is trying to sell them. I am forwarding some pictures, nine in all, of some commemorative FOHBC bottles, and would like to know if you have any idea of what they are worth? I appreciate your assistance here and thank you in advance for any or all help......Take care......Andy Volkerts, member, FOHBC.

Good morning, Martin. I want, to say thank you for the excellent job you did in laying out the article on the Pottery Museum of Red Wing in Bottle and Extras. It really looks great! As it happens, I am off to work at a fund raiser auction for the museum this weekend. We will also have a board meeting, and I will be sharing the article and the magazine with the board. I know they will be impressed. Thanks again, and have a great weekend.

FOHBC: Andy, this is a tough one as I am unfamiliar with some of the bottles. I have seen a few examples on eBay selling for under $50. The Federation is putting together a History of the FOHBC article series so information like this is important. As far as value, I believe that these are more sentimental and not based on rarity. Tough to make a call. Would you please send me what is embossed on each bottle?

Golden colored glass bottle embossed, “The Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs 1868” with an eagle in the center of the embossing.

Steve (Ketcham) FOHBC: Steve, thank you for allowing us to use such a great article. I can’t take all the credit, as I work with a crew that have many talents. If you have any other articles you would like to publish, please keep us in mind. Thanks again. Martin (Van Zant)

FOHBC Auctioneers

In response to the “Announcing Daniel Auction Company as the auctioneer for the 2015 Chattanooga National Antique Bottle Show” web site posts.

Ferdinand: Seems like we should “support” our bottle hobby auctioneers such as Glass Works Auctions, American Glass Gallery, Norman Heckler and American Bottle Auctions. Glass Works Auctions has done an outstanding job the past two years, in my opinion.

Hello, Ferdinand, here is the embossing information. I have written it out along with the bottle colors. 1) Blueish white ceramic bottle, embossed “ABCC Denver Colorado 1966,” 2) Red Glass has the eagle from the Pike’s Peak flask and is embossed “Antique Bottle Club Denver Colorado 1967,” reverse has Pike’s Peak and a miner on it. 3) The golden colored glass bottle is embossed “The Federation of Historical Bottle Clubs 1968” with an eagle in the center of the embossing. 4) The blue glass bottle has , the miner from the Pike’s Peak flask and is embossed “Antique Bottle Club of Denver Colorado 1968”.

He also has (not pictured) a Kelly’s style cabin bitters bottle in black glass with “ABCC” on one roof and “Cabin” on the other roof. Again, I thank you for your effort to help us on this project.

Andy Volkerts.

Jeff Burkhardt FOHBC: Jeff, you are right, we should support the bottle auction companies that you mentioned and a few others like North American Glass, Pole Top & Glass Discoveries and Holabird Americana Auctions. Each year, the FOHBC Conventions Director sends out an open invitation to the aforementioned auction houses asking for them to submit a proposal. For various reasons, each declined this coming year for Chattanooga. I also agree with you that Jim Hagenbuch and his team at Glass Works Auctions has done a great job in the recent years. This time around, we have a Southern Auctioneer, Jim Daniel, for our Southern Region National Antique Bottle Show in Chattanooga. We are really excited about this and feel that a broader range of options is good for the hobby and show. The comments we have heard so far are very positive.

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Electronic Version of Bottles and Extras Hi, Ferd, the Federation under your leadership has greatly improved its internet communications.

Suggestion: Offer an e-version of Bottles and Extras to Life Members instead of a hard copy. This would resolve some of the money issues on the cost of maintaining these memberships. As a life member I would welcome an opportunity to receive the Federation magazine in this form and reduce the organizations mailing and printing costs. Just a thought.

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Photos of Maryland Distillers Bottles Hello: My name is Karen Ryan and I am a TV producer for Maryland Public TV. I am doing a short story of Maryland farmer distillers. I saw an article written by Jack Sullivan for your publication and I am trying to reach him to get permission to use some of his photos. Both e-mails I had for him were returned. I am wondering if you know where I can contact him. Or if you know any other members that might have some old photos of Maryland distillers bottles. Thank you.

Karen Ryan Producer MPT FOHBC: Karen, It is not the policy of the FOHBC to give out personal information about members, but we will contact Jack Sullivan with your contact information.

Foerster’s Teutonic Bitters

FOHBC: Nice to hear from you, Jerry. Interesting idea. It is a strong possibility that we will be offering ‘Digital” memberships in the near future. A report to the Federation Board was given on this and resurrecting a form of Life Membership. I will bring your idea up at our next monthly board conference call.

Regarding the article by Bill Baab, “Nearing the end of your life: What’s a collector going to do?”

Hi, Bill, I just got the current Bottles and Extras and read your article about disposal of your collection. Glad to know that you have found a museum and your collection will be seen by the public. I have given away two collections - one of first editions of Sherwood Anderson, the American author on whom I did my master’s thesis - to my alma mater, Marquette. They displayed them for some years in the library rare book collection. My collection of hillbilly items from 1930s through 1960s I gave to a college museum in Boonesboro, N.C. That went out of business and then they gave my collection to a small town museum in North Carolina where they are, I believe, on display. My jug collection went at auction. Low end items I donated to the Getz Whiskey Museum in Bardstown, Ky. They sell them in their gift shop.

Am downsized - deliberately since I am just a month or two younger than you are - to the whiskey paperweights. No clue yet what to do with them. Maybe let the kids figure it out. But wish I could cut a deal with someone for the weights. Expect finally to see you for a beer and chat at the Chattanooga National. All the best. National. All the best.

Jack Sullivan

Hello, Ferdinand, John and Kathy here. Just wanted to thank you again for your advice to contact John Pastor with American Glass Gallery. He has done a great job showcasing our Foerster’s Teutonic Bitters bottle in the Auction #13 catalog. We are excited beyond words!!! It has also promoted an extreme interest in antique bottles between our friends and family. Most people we know here in the Pittsburgh area have a few old bottles on their shelves and now everyone thinks we are bottle experts...what a joke!! I mostly tell them to do what Kathy did and just Google what is embossed on the bottle. And maybe they will be as lucky as her and come across a superb web site like yours. What is true is that we are really interested and have even bought a few inexpensive bottles online. Just a few bottles made in Pittsburgh that are nice to look at. I have also bought a couple of books online. One is American Bottles and Flasks and their Ancestry by Mckearin/ Wilson (copyright is 1978).

Here is a quick question for you. In John’s #13 auction, lot #9 is a “Bust of Washington” flask that is already at $22,000! In the description, John lists a code number of GI-35. If you look in the back of the McKearin book, this code in the notes/rarity column, it says “common.” To me, this means there were many made and it is not “rare.” When I met John in Ohio and gave him our bottle, he showed me a bitters reference book that showed our bottle and it was listed as “extremely rare.” And this is why our bottle is extremely valuable. My question regarding the Washington bottle is “Why is it so valuable since it is a “common” bottle? Thanks

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for your time, for your time, John Mulheran FOHBC: John, I am excited for you, too! What a great bottle.

The photographs used in the auction are excellent. The bottle you reference is cobalt blue and is one of only a few examples. The aqua examples, in this case, are more common. Glad we have a new bottle collector and fan of our great hobby!

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Hello, Ferd, a question that I have thought of for some time now.

I hope others have had the same question. Why is Glass Works the only auction option for the National shows? There are three other major auction houses? Why don’t they get a chance to sell at the National events?

Also, I must say I am still unsatisfied how my questions were not handled regarding the issue with the bottle stealing at the 2012 Reno Expo. I feel this is a problem and needs to be addressed more. When I was told about the couple who change disguises or clothes being suspect, I want to know who they are. I never found out, but forget who I was talking to about this. Thought it was you.

At our Chip Conventions, we get a list of all the vendors and table locations. Are these available for the FOHBC shows? I forget if I get that in my dealer packet. Still I would like to know, who those folks were against the wall a few tables from me. And my big questions is, are they members of our FOHBC or members of the Reno club? I feel I have a right to know this. I have not gone to a show in Reno since but when I go to Auburn (now Roseville) aqua medicine bottles I hear are being stolen as well. I did not attend the new location last year. I hope to attend this year though.

I need peace of mind on this and feel bad in a way but not that bad for suspecting the other guy, who is known to have stolen Nevada bottles from friends of mine for years. And he was seen at my table and seen heading toward those stairs. The couple I now suspect had a table near there, the stairs, but might of packed up and been gone by the time the commotion started when I saw my bottle was gone. Maybe he and this couple are in cahoots!

I thank you for your help while at that Reno show and I believe that we were to talk more about this but we never had a chance. I didn’t hear of any issues in Downieville, but perhaps the crooks knew they would not make it out of town stealing there! What a fun time and I can’t wait until next year. Looks like you had a blast as usual.

Going digging tomorrow in an 1869 camp. Still can’t find a thing,

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but only spent about three days there. The trash pit just had cans and some bones. I am researching a lot, have some maps and now own a drone. We will fly around and image from the sky now and can run over on other property too if needed. Long as the hunters don’t shoot us down! Found tiny pieces of a Drakes Plantation Bitters in a yellow green coloration. Found a nice military button with an eagle. I do plan to get an article together for you this time with some nice pictures.

Thanks, James (Campiglia) FOHBC: As mentioned with the previous Jeff Burkhardt response, a request for an auctioneer is sent out each year to all qualifying auctioneers. Glass Works Auctions has been the only one to respond the last few years. Glass Works did not submit a proposal for next year. We have a new auctioneer for the Chattanooga National that will be announced shortly (This was announced as Daniel Auctions). The same proposal request is issued each year in fairness. I do not remember this particular conversation about disguises though I do remember talking about Reno. A real problem for sure. Lots of suspicions but nothing solid. Dealers names, locales and their table position is on the FOHBC web site each year and within the show souvenir program. They do not have to be a FOHBC member but most are. We certainly encourage this and they get a discount. It was shocking what happened at Reno.

With some new procedures in place we have been fortunate not to have thefts reported in Manchester or Lexington. I am concerned about Sacramento and it will be on the front burner. Won’t you please be on our “Security” committee? [FM: James agreed]

Flask with Musket Hole Can you please tell me what a “Gen. Taylor Never Surrenders” with “The Father of our Country” on the other side glass flask is worth and how I would go about selling it if I should choose to?

The flask is clear glass with a musket hole in the bottom but not all the way through. I have a letter from my grandmother telling how it saved my grandfather’s life. I don’t know if you are the appropriate person to be contacting and apologize if you’re not.

Thank you.

FOHBC: Musket hole in the bottom, you say? Was he laying down when he was shot? Maybe it is a pontil mark. I would love to see a picture of this.

Wynkoop’s & Co’s Tonic Mixture Found

Hi, Ferdinand, I was able to score on a great pick today. I have attached four pictures of this bottle in as found condition. This “Wynkoop’s & Co’s Tonic Mixture Warranted To Cure Fever &

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Ague New York” was found inside an interior wall of an 1860s homestead which is located in southern Michigan. After 150 years, it gets to see the light again. The color is light cobalt in the middle and a darker cobalt in the top and bottom. Still has some of its label. This makes two of these recently turning up from southern Michigan.

Frank (Wicker)

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Hi there, my partner is a fisherman and trawled up this old bottle from the east coast of Australia. We are just wondering how old it might be and where it may have originated from. See attached picture. Regards - Tanya FOHBC: Looks like a small pickle or sauce bottle. Hard to tell with it not being embossed.

Things finally started to change a little with a dig in May Hello, Ferdinand - I live in St. Joseph, Missouri and have been digging here heavily for the past 15 years. I have been following your website for the past few years, always enjoying images of bottles we don’t dig in our area. This spring I was complaining to myself how we never find any good whiskeys or bitters here even though there are a few dozen great whiskeys and bitters from St. Joseph. After over 1,500 pits dug here, we only had a scant few examples to show. This year things finally started to change a little with a dig in May. We found what I believe is an unknown E. H. Taylor Jr. Co whiskey from a pit dating to about 1881. I read your story about a stoneware jug from that distillery and decided I should share this info with you. Since May, things have gotten crazy here. It has truly been our best year of digging. Other notable finds concerning whiskeys and bitters were: • 1/2 pint “Not For Joe” in Aqua - unknown • (2) Dr. B.F. Sherman paper label bitters from the mid 1860s (of the Prickly Ash Bitters Co. of Kansas City). We dug two of these 15 years ago also on my very first dig in my own backyard!

• 1860s, side wheel steamboat figural whiskey nip in clear with a ground top

Last but not least was an unknown mid 1860s bottle from a St. Joe firm that was in business one year, 1867. An olive whiskey with a strap side flask body and a fifth type quart neck. To make the story really crazy, I live in the house built for one of the partners listed on the bottle! I plan to get you some good images of these, but just wanted to drop you a line now so I will stop putting this off. Thanks and keep up the good work!

Daniel Moser

Joe Gourd & Bitters Bottles Supplement 2 Ferd, Here’s some reading material for you. I have been thinking about sending this information to you for quite a while. It is the information that I have been sending to Bill Ham. I held up because I didn’t think he would appreciate my indiscriminately passing it around. Particularly because I have identified so many unlisted bitters. I did not want to spoil the fun of collectors seeing them for the first time in Supplement 2.

I did think though, that the lists would be helpful with your posts.

With them, you will know whether or not I have an item in my collection. This would save time and emailing back and forth. So I contacted Bill and he assured me that it would be OK to share with you. He told me that you have more to do with the production of the Supplement 2 than I had realized.

A few words of explanation. The information comes from my collection and the collections of several other trade card collectors. They are identified in the lists. The idea of the lists was just to outline what is in my collection for Bill. The plan was then to flesh out the information and add graphic images as needed.

The lists contain the names of the bitters, the types of advertising items, and notes that I thought could be useful. Most of the notes provide information not found in the previous Ring & Ham books like location, manufacturers, dates, variations and corrections. So please take a look and let me know if the information is helpful/ useful and if you would like me to keep you updated as I add to the lists.

Regards...........Joe

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MARKETING FOHBC NATIONAL SHOWS Ferdinand Meyer V

Fig 1: Official 2015 Chattanooga National Logo

One of the more stimulating and ‘fun’ things that I have been able to contribute to the FOHBC is the design and consultation on logo designs for the national shows. The official logo for the upcoming 2015 Chattanooga National is represented in Figure 1 above. The train, of course is suggestive of the “Chattanooga Choo-Choo” song and the art style is representative of a famous landmark neon sign (see Figure 2) on top of the old historic train station in downtown Chattanooga. The typography is industrial and linear just like the train tracks. Aren’t we having fun now! I even snuck in a few bottles in the tender. Choo-Choo to Chattanooga in 2015!

Fig 2: Historic roof-top Chattanooga Choo-Choo sign

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Fig 3: Marketing graphics for the 2012 Reno Expo (design by Richard Siri and Marty Hall)

Design comes natural to me as I am a founding partner in a design firm. If you ask me to fix a car or repair something broken, forget it! I am all thumbs and would say I missed those classes at school. Yes, it’s a bit embarrassing as my wife wears the repair pants around the house but I do mow the lawn and keep the kitchen spotless. I figure that is the least I can do when she cooks, and she is pretty darn good at that. Another way to put this is when I was a young lad, my father and I would set up these pretty large model railroad layouts in the basement or attic. He would do the wiring and make things work. I was interested in the layout design and scenery. Without him, I would have had to push the trains! Just the thought of going under the train table with all those wires was scary. The creative side of your brain is on the right so maybe I just have a little more gray matter there compared to the next person. It does help me in bottle collecting as some of you know I specialize in color runs. Color and organization, something I seem to be obsessed with. Oh, well, I guess there are worse things in life.

If you would go to my company web site at FMGDesign.com and read about our studio, you would see that our marketing blurb says, “Proven leaders in Placemaking, Environmental Graphics & Integrated Wayfinding, FMG makes your project Stand Out in

Fig 4: Marketing graphics for the 2013 Manchester National (design by Michael George)

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Fig 7: Lexington National word art with Kentucky nature, history, bottles and horses.

(see Figure 4). You certainly didn’t have any trouble seeing that this was a New England regional show. I also think Mike did a great job on the “Bottle Battle” illustration (see Figure 5).

Fig 5: Bottle Battle illustration (design by Michael George)

I thought I would take you on a visual journey of some of the logo designs for the latest FOHBC National Shows and explain the thought process behind the work. You will also see various ideas for the 2016 National Antique Bottle Show in Sacramento, California. The FOHBC got its start in Sacramento so this needs to be worked into the equation, too. Please take a moment to review the Sacramento designs and let us know which one is your favorite.

a Crowd! Our studio has the passion to create, organize, problem solve and stimulate complex human environments. Simply put, “We create WOW Experiences.” Yeah, I know, a lot a big words, but that is what I do.

Since joining the FOHBC in 2003 and joining the FOHBC Board in 2011, I found an area that needed help and that was our national show promotion. To help out, I moved into areas such as the coordination and development of a logo, marketing phrase and assorted collateral material such as advertising and graphics standards for the subject show. My first true experience with a show logo was admiring the strength of the image Richard Siri and Marty Hall (co-chairs) used for the 2012 Reno Expo as represented in Figure 3.

Next I admired the art created by Michael George (co-chair), an accomplished designer himself, for the 2013 Manchester National

Fig 8: 2014 Lexington National bottle competition art.

The first logo that I had direct involvement with was for the 2014 Lexington National. Working with the co-chairs, Sheldon Baugh and Randee Kaiser and Conventions Director Tom Phillips, I worked on a series of concepts using Kentucky bottles, horses, roses and Daniel Boone who played a key role in the exploration of the region. I finally ended up using the famous George Caleb Bingham painting of Daniel Boone Escorting Settlers through the Cumberland Gap, 1851-52 (see Figure 6). A secondary mark was developed using the word “KENTUCKY” with graphics within each letter that suggested blue grass, horses and of course regional bottles (see Figure 7).

Fig 6: Daniel Boone Escorting Settlers through the Cumberland Gap and Kentucky bottles used for the 2014 Lexington National logo

For the bottle competition event, which we called the “Run for the Roses”, special art was created showing horses, roses and suggesting a competition (see Figure 8). This also allowed us to spin-off and conduct a hat judging contest at the 2014 banquet that was a lot of fun. You can see pictures on the FOHBC web site. Sometimes, it is the little deatils that make a difference.

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Fig 9: Even longer “Choo-Choo” art was specifically developed using the locomotive, tender, hoppers with bottles and a caboose.

Before we get to the 2016 Sacramento Convention art and logo ideas, I wanted to show you another piece of art that was developed for the upcoming 2015 Chattanooga National. You already saw the “Choo-Choo” logo earlier. The show co-chairs, Jack Hewitt and John Joiner and southern collector Ed Provine, suggested supplementary art that included Southern bottles and specifically a piece of Coca-Cola advertising. This made perfect sense to me so I put out a call for bottles on Facebook and before I knew it, I had some great and varied examples to choose from. I grouped the bottles around the Coca-Cola advertising art and provided some new graphics (see Figure 10). You can actually see both pieces of art used on show advertising within this issue of Bottles and Extras, Antique Bottle & Glass Collector, Facebook, the Peachridge Glass and FOHBC web sites and on the information and contract forms for the show.

Fig 11: Ken Fox statue of a Gold Rush era miner (left) and kneeling gold miner image used by the 49er Historical Bottle Club (right).

This now brings us to the planned 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention in Sacramento, California. For those of you watching words, this is the first time, that I can recall, that we are calling our show a “Convention.” Using the “Expo” format of three days, this is a convention. Thinking bigger and better here folks. If you want, in your mind, call it a “Convention and Expo!”

The thought process that steered the design for the Sacramento Convention was generated by Federation member Pam Selenak from Orange, California. It was her idea to use a famous sculpture from the Sacramento area as the basis of the art. This made sense to me as we are also trying to be historic in our representation as the FOHBC got its start in Sacramento. The Antique Bottle Collectors Association, founded in 1959 by John Tibbitts and his wife, Edith, in Sacramento, attracted the attention of antique bottle clubs across the country and many joined what was to become the forerunner of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors. So in a way, it is back to our roots. No, I didn’t consider a logo with roots!

Fig 10: Supplemental art for the 2015 Chattanooga National using regional bottles and the early Coca-Cola advertising.

As an aside, even longer “Choo-Choo” art was specifically developed using the locomotive, tender, hoppers with bottles and a caboose (See Figure 9).

The initial thought by Pam, who was then leading the Sacramento effort, was to develop a logo based on the Ken Fox, 45-ton concrete statue of a Gold Rush era miner standing at the entrance to Old Town Auburn, California (see Figure 11). While a great idea, this imagery was nixed as it was too similar to the image that the 49er Historical Bottle Club was very effectively using

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for their show promotion. They actually won First Place at the 2013 Lexington National for their show flyer with this image.

We thought we would let them have this glory and not try to use the same idea; not to mention we wanted to use a sculpture from Sacramento. As a designer, you try to steer away from concepts that are similar to others. So research and politics come in to play too. Just like my real job.

With this said, I found some time sitting in airports, flying on planes and in between meetings to come up with three groups of logo ideas for the 2016 Sacramento Convention logo. We want our membership to be the judge. As these ideas have already been posted on the FOHBC web site and Peachridge Glass, we have heard from many of you with your votes and critique. Please feel free to contact me a fmeyer@FOHBC.org and tell me your favorite. Be specific and use the designations associated with each idea when making your indication. Hopefully, we will get a consensus on one design so that I can take it into design development and complete the final art. We need to get moving marketing Sacramento in 2016.

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GROUP 1 - Atlas Holding the World The first group of logos, again using the idea of a sculpture, this time from Madison Avenue in Sacramento, was to use Atlas Holding the World. Technically speaking, in Greek mythology, Atlas was the primordial Titan who held up the celestial spheres.

This was meant to be symbolic of the FOHBC unifying the collecting hobby and clubs. As mentioned before, this is also a “going back to our roots� convention as the Federation originated in Sacramento. The concepts are a bit industrial and reminiscent of the art style in 1959 when the federation had its origins.

This is represented typographically in some of the art. The bottles are Western, of course.

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GROUP 2 - Pony Express

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The next group of concepts revolve around the well-known Sacramento Pony Express Statue in Old Sacramento State Historic Park. The last stop for the Pony Express was Sacramento. It also suggests, “Hurry to Sacramento for our great bottle convention!” The sculpture, by Thomas Holland, was made from bronze weighing 3,800 lbs and is 15 feet tall, with the base. The Pony Express rider’s clothes were based on a paragraph in Mark Twain’s book Roughing It, published in 1872. The rider’s saddle and mochilla (what they carried the mail in) were modeled after originals that are in the Santa Barbara Historical Museum. The bit and bridle were designed after military “tack” of the 1850s.

The sculptor gave him a wide brimmed hat instead of a skull cap, which the riders usually wore. The statue took over 2 years to design and build, including 9 months casting and finishing by Vianello Art Bronzes. Might be a fun side trip while you are in Sacramento for the show.

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Group 3 - Concept E

GROUP 3 - Sacramento State Capitol The third part of the logo exploration series using Sacramento icons capitalizing on the California State Capitol. Located in Sacramento, the Neoclassical structure was completed between 1861 and 1874 at the west end of Capitol Park, which is framed by L Street to the north, N Street to the south, 10th Street to the west, and 15th Street to the east. The Capitol and grounds were listed on the office of the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

The building is based on the U.S. Capitol building in Washington D.C. The west facade ends in projecting bays, and a portico projects from the center of the building. At the base of the portico, seven granite archways brace and support the porch above. Eight fluted Corinthian columns line the portico. A cornice supports the pediment above depicting Minerva surrounded by Education, Justice, Industry and Mining. [Wikipedia] Group 3 - Concept C

One concept strayed from the exterior capitol and used the Great Seal of the State of California which is at the Sacramento State Capitol Museum.

So there you go. This pretty much brings us up to speed with where we are with some of the visuals for the most recent national shows and our two planned events in Chattanooga and Sacramento.

I would also like to suggest that if anyone has any needs or requests for design assistance for their show club posters or art, I would be more than glad to offer “my 2 cents.” Have fun with art and your bottles. Take good pictures, understand the use of typography and page organization. I suspect some of you could do this to one extent or another. I see some great art that some of the clubs are using so I know that you know that visual impact is critical in selling an idea. Don’t fear design as I fear electricity and fixing mechanical things.

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The Post Civil War Bottlers of Des Moines

by Mark C. Wiseman

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n the1860s and into the early 1870s in Des Moines, Iowa, some confectioners (candy makers) who also were usually bakers would produce flavored sweet drinks as a summer sideline or advertise for soda in their ice cream saloons.

Thomas Maloney was one of these men who even patented a “process” for bottling (see Maloney’s Process article.)

Early Des Moines drug stores were also producing and serving soda drinks at their “in store” soda fountains.

This article will present more research gathered for the bottlers of soda and mineral water following the close of the Civil War. The bottles used during this period have been very hard to find, and for the most part were found on construction sites in Des Moines that exposed waste piles from the earliest bottling works.

The bottling works dumps of Fred Stehm and Seth Buttler and a few spots in the old Des Moines bottoms have yielded most of the shards and barely whole examples from these pioneer bottlers of Des Moines. The bottling business during this period was pretty much only a warm season enterprise. The hard winters of Des Moines limited the desire of the population for cold drinks, and the threat of freezing temperatures to the bottles themselves decreased the months of production. Indoor refrigeration in ordinary domiciles was years away, and the houses and businesses themselves were heated much differently using fireplaces and stoves. To be sure some products were protected from freezing temperatures in heated structures, “Fruit Cellars”

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The bottles used by the Gehring & Bro firm are bluish dark aqua in color, the bases appear they may have had a graphite pontil, the applied mushroom blob lip has a flattened surface on the top

and produce “caves” were used to keep bottled and jar items in the below ground temperature ranges in the 50s. Still, the bottling business was mostly a summer enterprise.

The Des Moines Daily Statesman from April 23, 1864 through April 30, 1864 lists the bakery of “Kurtz and Gehring” in a front page business directory and has an advertisement for the bakery on the west side of 2nd street. The 1865 State Gazetteer lists separately under “Bakers” a Joseph Gearing, and a Peter Kurtz in Des Moines.

On the front page of the Iowa State Daily Register dated Tuesday May 30, 1865 is an article advertising “Gehring & Bros celebrated soda water” at their bakery on 2nd Street.

Based on the tax records it appears that the firm of Gehring & Bro was reduced to just Charles Gehring in August of 1865. Unfortunately, a search of the 1860 census records did not indicate any likely listings for All Broken but wonderful early soda bottles

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The Des Moines Daily Statesman, April 23, 1864

The Des Moines Daily Statesman, April 23, 1864

The Iowa State Daily Register, May 30, 1865

Gehring and Co., Des Moines. Iowa

Charles Gehring or his brother (likely Joseph). The 1866-67 Des Moines City Directory lists P. Kurtz having a Bakery at 98 Third Street. The bottles used by the Gehring & Bro firm are bluish dark aqua in color, the bases appear they may have had a graphite pontil, the applied mushroom blob lip has a flattened surface on the top, and they are embossed “GEHRING & BR., DES MOINES”, on the back “PDF CINCINNATI” (presumably the glass house that made the bottles). The majority of the shards of this bottle that have been found were in the 1870’s vintage waste pile of the Fred Stehm bottling works.

Court Avenue and Walnut, Fred Huttenlocher, (Huttenlocher & Bro.) h 6th bet Mulberry and Cherry, J.C. Huttenlocher (C.& Bro.) bds Fred Huttenlocher, and Chas Gehring (Gehring & Huttenlocher) h. 28 Walnut.

There is another listing for Chas. Garing, Variety Store, 23 Walnut, h same, this is the same address as the Mineral Water Manufactory. It appears that Chas Gehring in 1867 was continuing to conduct the bottling business, likely with the financial support of the nearby Huttenlocher Tobacconists business, although he may have been on his way out.

The advertisement above this one is for A. Grefe’s ice business and these two ads run in tandem in 1867. The ice advertisement indicates “Orders should be left at Huttenlocher’s Tobacco Store, on Third Street, opposite the City Hotel, where they will be promptly attended to.”

The 1866-1867 Des Moines City directory lists Gehring & Huttenlocher, (C. Gehring,and F. Huttenlocher) Mineral Water Manufactory, at 23 Walnut., The directory lists Huttenlocher & Bro. (J.C. and F. ) tobacconists, 3d bet

The Temperance movement was strong in Des

The IRS Civil War era tax records record the following information: Month taxed June, 1865 July, 1865 Aug., 1865 Sept.,1865 Oct., 1865

City Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines Des Moines

Firm Gehring & Bro. Gehring & Bro Gehring & Bro. Chas. Gehring Chas Gehring

Product Soda Water Soda Water Soda Water Soda Water Soda Water

(Abstract No.) (144) (144) (144) (144) (144)

Value $236.00 $137.00 $151.00 $ 98.00 $ 30.00

% 6% 6% 6% 6% 6%

Tax $14.34 $8.22 $9.06 $5.88 $1.80

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Moines and clarifying that the firm was not an alcohol related business was a sensitive subject. The following two articles found in the 1867 newspapers continue to confirm the non alcohol nature of Gehring and Huttenlocher’s product.

I have found no information in the 1868 newspapers concerning the mineral water firm of Huttenlocher & Co. The 1869 Des Moines City Directory lists Chas Gehring, res sw cor 5th and Cherry with no occupation listed, and he is not listed in the 1870 census, or the 1871 Des Moines City Directory. It appears he had left the bottling business after1867. The 1869 Des Moines City directory lists the firm of Huttenlocher & Youngerman (Fred Huttenlocher, Wm.Youngerman) Cigar Manufacturing 114 Third, Fred Huttenlocher (Huttenlocher & Youngerman) res ws 6th bet Mulberry and Cherry, J.C. Huttenlocher, saloon-keeper, 110 Third (next door) res n nw cor 2d and seventh, Wm. Youngerman (Huttenlocher & Youngerman) bds at C. Youngerman, ne cor 6th and Park. It appears that Conrad

The Daily State Register from May 12,1867 to September 19, 1867

Youngerman listed in both 1866-1867 and 1869 as a stone cutter was Wm. (later FW) Youngerman’s father. The business directory in the 1869 Des Moines City Directory has one listing under “Mineral Water” and that is Huttenlocher & Youngerman; however, there have not been bottles found with this embossing. It appears that Fred Huttenlocher was no longer involved with the bottling business after1869. Fred Huttenlocher and Mr. Youngerman are listed again as Cigar manufacturers in 1871 still on Third Street, and selling cigars

The IRS Civil War era tax records extend into 1866 and then end. However, the following information is listed: Month taxed June, 1866 July, 1866

City Des Moines Des Moines

Firm Gehring & Huttenlocher Gehring & Huttenlocher

Product Soda Water Soda Water

Value $155.00 $168.50

% 6% 6%

Tax $9.30 $10.11

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The June 7th and June 8th, 1867 Daily State Register contain the following two articles. The Daily State Register, June 7, 1867

Daily State Register, June 22, 1867

The Daily State Register, June 8, 1867

Daily State Register, July 20, 1867

Found In the same Fred Stehm 1870s bottling works waste pile were shards and examples of the aqua soda bottles embossed “GEHRING & HUTTENLOCHER, DES MOINES, IOWA”.

These unusual blob soda bottles have an unusual mushroom-shaped blob (not flattened on top like the earlier “Gehring & Br” bottles) and are also extremely rare. Whole examples are known to exist, and in the waste pile were shards of another variant of this bottle in a darker bluish green aqua, with a conventional rounded blob. (Also in the waste pile were a few unembossed very early double-collared aqua blob soda bottles of this vintage.)

Fred Stehm is listed in the 1866-1867 Des Moines City Directory as running a bakery and confectionary at 68 Second street, with his home at the same location. The 1866-1867 directory lists two George Richters. There is Geo. Richter running a grocery on 3d, but living at the corner of 7th and Vine, and George Richter, running a saloon at 92 Third, with his home at the same location. These two business locations may be the same place. The question is, whether these are two separate people possibly father and son, or the same person listed twice in a compiling error in the assembly of the directory. (Earlier in this same directory, it was noted that Chas Gehring, and Chas Garing were located at the same address, 23 Walnut, one running a variety store and the other a Mineral Water manufactory).

Interestingly, the business addresses of all these soda makers including Thomas Maloney place them in about a two- to three-block area on 2nd and 3rd streets, between Walnut and Court, on the west side of the Des Moines River. The Des Moines street address numbering system then in place for example 68 Second Street, has no street reference. On the 1884 Sanborn Maps, the addresses in Des Moines are numbered from north or south of Vine street, 100s in the first block north or south, 200s in the second block north or south, and continuing in this fashion. The earlier numbering system was started with the lowest numbers at the river ends and moving away from the river the numbers were larger.

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The Fred Stehm bottling works waste pile also contained shards and examples of the “Stehm and Richter” bottle. More of these examples were also found at the Seth Buttler bottling works waste piles. Seth Buttler was the successor to Fred Stehm in 1882. These bottles are a shorter bottle with a square lip and embossed around the base “Stehm and Richter”, they are made in both aqua and a lime green glass.

informs us that the following sixteen persons have taken out licenses for the sale of wine and beer in the city under the ordinance, which privileges any of these articles after the paying for the privilege. The “sixteen in number” shows a healthy trade in the liquid business, and reveals the fact that we are not a city of teetotalers by several temperance feet.”

The first name on this list is George Richter. However, the Temperance forces in Des Moines were on the offensive, as an article in the Daily State Register dated February 14th, 1868 indicates. “Pure Cold Water”, “There has not been a police case before the Mayor since the saloons were closed. The fact robs us of a daily bunch of items, but after all, it’s a glorious argument in favor of temperance, isn’t it?” The Saloon Keepers and the Temperance forces would keep up a running legal battle over the alcohol trade during this time frame with the saloons reopening and legal fighting continuing.

The 1869 Des Moines City Directory lists George Richter as a saloon keeper,

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The 1870 Industrial Census lists Frederick Stehm as a Mineral Water manufacturer located in the 3rd Ward of Des Moines, having $1,000 in capital, using hand power, with only one male over 16 in employment, active six months of the year, having a $1,000 of acids &c, in materials, and having $3,000 of production per year. The 1871 Des Moines City Directory lists Frederick Stehm,

The Iowa State Register of Thursday Morning, June 23, 1870, contains the following �Dissolution� notice for the firm. Daily State Register, June 23, 1870

The 1880-1881 State Gazetteer

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mineral water manufacturer, es Seventh bet Park and Center.

The Daily Iowa State Register dated March 28th, 1871 contains the following advertisement.

It is very interesting to note the association and Branch Office with Fred Harbach and Brother who were tobacconists. Fred Harbach would much later (listed in the 1884-85 Des Moines City Directory) be associated with George Conradi (another saloon keeper) in forming and running the Capital City Bottling works and would take control over this firm by 1886. The 1873-1874 Des Moines City Directory lists F. Stehm & Co. mineral water manufacturers, at 7th Street between Park and Center Streets; however, the listing in parenthesis says “(F.Stehm and ______)� and no one is listed as his partners. (Frederick Stehm is also listed the same way in 1881.) Fred Stehm

continued running his bottling works at 717 Seventh Street through 1881, and in 1882 would sell out to the firm of Spencer and Buttler who, within the next year would move the bottling works to the riverbank at East 1st and Locust.

Fred Stehm would then buy and run a saloon on 1st at the southwest corner of Walnut, in Des Moines. In 1889, Frederick Stehm began working with his sons in the cement paving business based at his old address on 7th Street.

The three blob soda variants used by Frederick Stehm in Des Moines in the 1870s were found in the Seth Buttler Bottling Works waste pile.

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SCUBA DIVING FOR BOTTLES by Steve Kijak

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Over ver the years we have surfaced to facetonuthe years we have surfaced merous quizzical looksquizzical and following face numerous looks quesand tions of “What do youof find downdo there” following questions “What you or find “Why would you want to Scuba dive in New down there?” or “Why would you want Jersey?” simply resulted from the need to to ScubaItdive in New Jersey?”

It simply take recently divers to new locations resulted fromcertified the need to take recently other than swimming pools for them to learn certified divers to new locations other important basic navigation and open water than swimming pools for them to learn skills and to expose them to the underwater important basic navigation and open water environment that many can only imagine.

skills and to expose them to the underwater During these trainingthat divesmany search and recovery are taught environment can onlyskills imagine. and practiced resulting in many different items found on the sea

floor.

Many of bottles stoneware have been and During thesetypes training dives, and search and recovery skillsfound are taught collected over the years as well as nautical items and cargo from and practiced resulting in many different items found on the sea some the thousands of shipwrecks off thehave coastbeen of New Jersey. floor. of Many types of bottles and stoneware found and And not just offshore but many nice bottle finds have come from collected over the years as well as nautical items and cargo from several thethousands major rivers that empty off intothe thecoast baysofand eventusome ofofthe of shipwrecks New Jersey. ally into the Atlantic.

For centuries these rivers provided water And not just offshore but many nice bottle finds have come transportation for commerce there into werethe many from several ofroutes the major rivers thatsoempty baysdocks and

eventually into the Atlantic. centuries these rivers along the routes servicing theFor different towns and citiesprovided thus a water transportation for commerce so there were many wealth of artifacts in routes the waterways. docks along the routes servicing the different towns and cities thus a wealth of artifactsBottle in theDiggers waterways.

Recently the Historical of Virginia asked me if I would be interested in putting together a display table of unRecently artifacts the Historical Bottle Diggers Virginia asked me derwater for their annual bottleofshow in Harrisonburg, if I wouldThe be interested in putting togetherofa display Virginia. display contained examples artifactstable foundofon underwater artifacts for their show Harrisonburg, offshore shipwrecks from the annual 1800’s bottle that litter theineast coast.

Virginia.

Thespikes, displayhardware contained examples artifacts found on Coins, brass items, china,ofbut most interesting offshore shipwrecks from the 1800s that litterover the east coast. to the group was the numerous bottles found the years.

Coins, brass spikes, hardware items, china, but most interesting to the group was the numerous found the many years.nice While recently diving a favoritebottles spot that has over yielded bottles over the years, several nice items were found including recently diving a favorite thatCity has yielded manyand nice aWhile nice Squat Pony “W.W. Parrish,spot Jersey N.J.” Porter bottles over years, severalThis nicebottle itemswas werefound foundinincluding a Ale bottle inthe mint condition. a waterway nice was squat pony “W.W. Parrish, Jersey City N.J.” porterand andeven ale that lined with business docks, shipping terminals, mintdating condition.

This found a waterway abottle danceinhall back to thebottle early was 1800’s.

Oninthis particular that was lined with business docks, and even dive water conditions were less thanshipping desirableterminals, and in fact once a dance hallabout dating15back earlytotal 1800s.

On thisand particular underwater feetto it the became darkness powerful dive water less than in Once fact once lights were conditions needed andwere visibility wasdesirable about oneand foot. down underwater about 15 feet it became total darkness and powerful to riverbed at 28 feet it became a slow methodical search of lights were needed and visibility one foot.

Once down scattered marine encrusted items was someabout partially submerged and to riverbed at 28 it became slow methodical of others just out of feet the sea bottom.a Submerged itemssearch in saltwater scattered marine encrusted“marine items, some partially over the years accumulate growth” such submerged as sponges,and

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A display table of underwater artifacts for the annual bottle show in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

others just out of the sea bottom. Submerged items in saltwater over the years accumulate “marine growth” such as sponges, etc., and bottles become “lumps” covered with sand-like encrustations.

This “pony” bottle was almost disregarded until I felt the base and determined it was a bottle worth further inspection. While underwater in the dark and a little effort I found that it had a “blob top” of an interesting dark green\blue color, short (squat) and not common for this area, but still worth a look once topside.

Due to its “short” size, I first thought it was a broken bottle ,but the unique color resulted in this artifact being placed into the dive “goody-bag” for further inspection topside.

It turned out to be a real “keeper” once it was cleaned up and made a nice addition to the collection.

During a “search & recovery” training dive in the Manasquan Inlet off the coast of New Jersey, a small brass object was found

The display contained examples of artifacts found on offshore shipwrecks from the 1800s that litter the east coast. Coins, brass spikes, hardware items, china, but most interesting to the group was the numerous bottles found over the years.

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Strange object found made up by three seperate compartments that are watertight

in a underwater area that had just been dredged to improve the inlet. It is believed that the object had just been uncovered by the inlet drudging since there was little growth and lack of marine encrustations. The item was found on top of mussel beds and the previous day had a strong outgoing tidal flow so the object had moved along the inlet since dredging.

The object stands about 3-1/4 inches high and is 2-1/4 inches in diameter at top and bottom. It is made up by three separate compartments that are watertight and secured by fine threads and all brass construction. Initial thought was that this was used to store some type of powder, snuff, tobacco or the like.

I have passed the photos to several members of the local bottle collecting club here and they are looking into the identification of it. Located on the bottom of the object is the name “J.W. Forestal” with the date 1876 and “April.” It was noted that it is common practice in military service to have the person’s name on all personal items. By including the month “April” to the inscription, this may be a service award item and shows the date of end of service. This same practice aided in the identification of the German submarine U-869

Nice squat pony “W.W. Parrish, Jersey City N.J.” porter and ale bottle in mint condition.

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Another view of this object, any thoughts on origins or use?

Here are a few of the bottles we find

Here are some of the items we brought up on one recent dive, check out the historical flask

(U-who?) a few years back when a personal knife was found with a crew member’s name engraved. After years of research and investigation, this knife helped to confirm the submarine that was first reported sunk off the coast of Africa.

The hope is by passing around the photos of this brass object, maybe somebody will be able to identify it and solve this mystery.

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VERNON VERNON MINERAL MINERAL WATER WATER

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by Eric McGuire

The subject of this sketch, Josiahof Sessions, The subject this

was bornJosiah in May 1826 sketch, Sessions, to Paine1826 wasNathaniel born in May Sessions and Paine Nelly to Nathaniel (Sarah) who SessionsWarren, and Nelly were married in who (Sarah) Warren, Thompson, Windham were married in County, Connecticut Thompson, Windhamon February 22, 1824. on County, Connecticut February 22, 1824.

Vernon Mineral Water bottles are 7.75 inches in height with a one pint capacity. All known specimens are aqua Vernon bottles areGlass 7.75 in colorMineral and blownWater at the San Francisco Works in inches in height with a one pintinitial capacity.

1874.

Their rarity suggests only one order was Vernon Mineral Water bottles are 7.75 inches in height Allplaced. known specimens are aqua in color and with a one pint capacity. All known specimens are aqua blown at the San Fransisco Glass Works in in color and blown at the San Francisco Glass Works in 1874. Their rarity suggests only one initial 1874.

Theirplaced. rarity suggests only one initial order was order was placed.

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is family moved to nearby Plainfield, Windham County, about 1841. Eventually, at least eight children were born to Nathanial and Sarah, although three died young.

Josiah’s oldest sister, Olivia, married James Dyer in Plainfield, Conn., on October 15, 1850, but she died two years later on October 17, 1852, just 27 years old. Josiah’s father died May 28, 1848, and as the oldest male, Josiah stayed with his family providing financial support until 1851, when he left for California to seek his fortune. He was in San Francisco by at least April of that year when it was reported that he was engaged in a fist fight over the ownership of a saddle and bridle with “J. Hamilton”.

Hamilton lost the fight and they were both hauled into court where Hamilton was fined $20.00 for throwing the first punch. (1) In the bustling port city of San Francisco, Josiah found his niche in the draying business. He purchased property across the San Francisco Bay in East Oakland and began raising horses for his business. Josiah married Harriet Parker January 1, 1856, in San Francisco and continued to reside in the city for another 10 years even though he maintained property in Oakland where he raised his team horses. Harriet was born in Longmeadow, Hampden County, Mass., in 1828, the daughter of Joseph and Harriet Davis Parker. She went to San Francisco with her 16 year old brother, Leonidas, in 1849 via Panama.

Perhaps she was his favorite horse – it may never be known, but Lady Vernon was obviously very special to Sessions, as it was she who was chosen as a namesake for his ranch. The Vernon Ranch became a well known place in the San Francisco Bay Area during Sessions’ stock raising days.

Three of Josiah Sessions’ brothers soon followed him to California, William W. , Charles A. and Milton P. (2) Horses were Sessions’ passion, for work as well as recreation. By 1861, he and his family moved from San Francisco to his East Oakland ranch where Sessions soon became involved in racing.

He mainly focused on trotting matches and often personally participated in the races.

His equine competitiveness began with strength matches. In 1854, Sessions pitted his team against that of James Vance to determine which could pull the most weight. Both teams twice 1. Daily Alta California (San Francisco) April 3, 1851 2. William W. died September 15, 1922, in Oakland, Calif. Charles A. Sessions was killed in a train wreck near Byron, Calif., in December 1902. (San Francisco Call, December 22, 1902).

Auction Ad for the remainder of Trotting Stock from Josiah Sessions Nov. 2 1872

pulled seven rail cars filled with sand and weighing 33 tons on the Mission Street Railway in San Francisco. (3) The $500 dollar bet set aside for the winner was not allocated but high stakes racing soon became commonplace for Sessions, with his specialty being trotting horses.

Some of his successful trotters included Hamilton Chief, California Maid, Alameda Maid, Billy Hayward, Oakland Maid, Young Diamond, Ulster Chief, Young Diamond and Lost Diamond. He preferred Hambletonian blood-lines and imported a number of trotters from the Eastern states. In fact, Ulster Chief was sired by Rysdyk’s Hambletonian, one of 1,335 foals the Milton P. Sessions died in San Francisco on March 2, 1889.

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immortal Hambletonian produced.

Sessions reportedly was drilling a well on his Vernon Ranch property when he hit mineralized water. It took him very little time to understand the consequence of his discovery. Being in the business of hauling merchandise, Sessions was obviously aware of the cost of moving freight. Water is a heavy commodity, and to find the source of a mineral spring very near the San Francisco Metropolitan Area surely enticed him into developing the spring as a commercial venture, since mineral water was nearly as popular as bottled water is today. The first advertisements appeared in newspapers beginning in early 1874.

Session’s mineral water bottles are one pint in capacity and marked VERNON MINERAL / WATER. Only aqua glass was used. The style and size is somewhat unusual with only one other mineral water bottle of similar - in fact nearly exact - shape made in California at that time. The Mechanic’s Institute Fair display of the San Francisco Glass Works in September 1874 exhibited an example of Vernon Mineral Water along with its similar counterpart for Litton Springs Water from Sonoma County, California.

The same fair also hosted a display dedicated to Vernon Mineral Water. The San Francisco Bulletin of September 5, 1874, noted; “The Vernon mineral water, possessing medicinal properties, is displayed in bottles, and a barrel of the water is on tap. A conspicuous sign invites the thirsty visitor to ‘take a drink’ .”

The first of two children born to Josiah and Harriet Sessions was Katherine (Kate) Olivia Sessions in San Francisco on November 8, 1857, and their only son, Frank Shattuck Sessions, was born in

Ad and testimoney for Vernon Mineral Water, cures a lot of aliments.

San Francisco on June 4, 1864. Frank became the superintendent of sewers and street contracts for the City of Oakland in the 1880s and in 1890 was promoted deputy superintendent of streets. (4) He kept this position until 1892 and then became a street and grading contractor. (5) After his mother died in 1893 Frank went south to San Diego, but continued to switch his residence back to Oakland from time to time. When in San Diego he would live with and work for his sister, Kate. Frank married Katherine A. Nagle in 1909 but had no children. Frank died on August 15, 1931, in San Diego.

A greatly enlarged portion of the San Francisco Glass Works display at the 1874 Mechanics Institute Fair showing an example of the Vernon Mineral Water bottle, with a small glass ball balanced on its top. The similar looking bottle to its left is an example of the Litton Springs bottle. These two bottles were the only examples produced in California with this shape.

Both of the Sessions children were educated in Oakland, but it was Kate who pursued a higher education at the newly established University of California at Berkeley, not far from the Sessions’ ranch. She entered in 1877 and graduated in 1881 with a Bachelor of Philosophy degree in chemistry. Kate moved to San Diego, California, where she briefly taught school there and in San Gabriel, Los Angeles County. With a partner, Kate invested in a plant nursery in 1885 and found her true calling in life, although she never completely gave up teaching, especially within the subject realm of plants and the natural world. She 4. San Francisco Call, December 6, 1890 5. San Francisco Call, October 19, 1892

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eventually invested in an interest in commercial nurseries in Coronado, Balboa Park (City Park), Mission Hills and Pacific Beach. Her activities at Balboa Park were especially significant because she leased 30 acres of the park from the City of San Diego on the condition that she plant 300 trees within the park as well as 100 trees per year for the following 10 years within the

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City of San Diego. Of equal importance was her activity within the field of horticulture in both writing and teaching. In 1915, she was also appointed supervisor of agriculture and landscaper for the San Diego schools. Kate became a nationally known leader in her field for which she was duly noted by her peers.

Her work in Balboa Park is probably her most famous accomplishment in the eyes of the public. Most of the trees she planted still exist, which changed the original look of the park from coastal scrub to areas of forested grandeur. Kate received many honors during her life and was recently memorialized with a bronze statue of her likeness in Balboa Park - in 1998. The 79acre Kate O. Sessions Memorial Park in northern San Diego also honors her memory. Kate’s unofficial but enduring title is “The Mother of Balboa Park.” Never married, Kate died in San Diego on March 24, 1940.

Meanwhile, back in Oakland, California, Josiah Sessions began a life of relative retirement starting in the mid 1870s, shortly after his failed mineral water venture when he sold off his large holdings of equine stock. The 1880 U.S. census lists Sessions as an unemployed “Agriculturist,” implying that he was enjoying retirement. By early 1895, Josiah’s wife, Harriet, experienced declining health and decided to move to San Diego with her daughter with the hope of being reinvigorated by the change of climate. On May 1, 1895, Harriet died in San Diego at her daughter’s residence. (6) With his own family members living in the San Diego area, Josiah sold his Oakland property and moved to San Diego to be with his son and daughter, Kate. He enjoyed the last six years of his life in San Diego and died there on March 14, 1903. (7) Josiah, along with Harriet, Kate, Frank and his wife, Katherine, are buried together in a family plot at Mount Hope Cemetery in San Diego.

The author standing next to a slightly larger than life bronze statue of Kate O. Sessions, daughter of Josiah Sessions, at Balboa Park, San Diego, California.

This simple granite grave stone in Mount Hope Cemetery, San Diego, California, marks the final resting place of Josiah Sessions, California pioneer and proprietor of Vernon Mineral Water.

6. San Diego Union, May 2, 1895 7. San Francisco Chronicle, March 14, 1903

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The History of Collecting Antique Bottles:

Here’s Why Georgia’s on My Mind

One of a Series | Part 1 of 3

by Bill Baab

Members of the Georgia-Carolina Empty Bottle Club on a 1970s dig behind a wholesale liquor warehouse in Augusta, Georgia.

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he port city of Savannah, on the banks of the river of the same name, is the birthplace of the antique bottle collecting hobby in Georgia, the misnamed Peach State.

It may have started there, but soon it had spread to other parts of the largest state east of the Mississippi River from the early 1960s into the early 1970s. While there were then unknown individual collectors in Augusta, Atlanta, Macon and in many small towns in between, the GeorgiaCarolina Empty Bottle Club started by me in 1968-69 is believed to be among the state’s first clubs.

Atlanta’s Southeastern Antique Bottle Club was formed in 1970, according to longtime collector Jack Hewitt, of Lawrenceville, Ga. The club was reorganized in 2014 as the Atlanta Antique Bottle Club by Hewitt.

Pioneer Savannah collector Paul Blatner said the city’s Coastal Empire Bottle Club was organized in the late 1960s and published a newsletter, “Geechee Gazette,” edited back then by Bill Fuhrman. He later became the Federation of Historic Bottle Clubs (later Collectors) Southern Region editor.

Pioneer Collector Bobby Hinely, of Newnan, Georgia., shows off an 1840s E.D. Meyer soda following a 1971 dig in Augusta, Georgia. Other bottles are all pontiled.

(Photo Courtesy of Bobby Hinely)

The Macon Antique Bottle Club was organized in the 1970s and published “The Glass Heart of Georgia” newsletter. It is no longer active. There was a Flint Coin and Antique Bottle Club of Cordele, but little is known about it.

The Rome Antique Bottle Club was established in the 1972 by a group of local bottle collectors when they found there was a need

for a regular place to meet to exchange the latest information about old bottles and to serve as a trade area, said Jerry Mitchell, of Bremen, Ga., one of the co-founders.

It has only five original active members out of a total peak membership of about 28, but still meets quarterly. Each session usually consists of a business meeting, or an educational program including slide shows, films or lectures on interesting bottlerelated subjects. A lively bottle auction follows where members may buy or sell bottles. Only club members are allowed to place bottles in the auction, but visitors and non-members are allowed to bid or buy.

The club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m., in the Blue Flame Room of the Atlanta Gas Light Company on Broad Street. Visitors are always welcome.

Ever since 1974, the Rome club has played host to an annual show in February.

Back in Augusta, we stressed the word “Empty,” because we didn’t want people to think it was a drinking club! And we included Carolina because many of our members lived across the Savannah River in North Augusta, the Horse Creek Valley towns and Aiken. A newsletter, “The Glass Eye,” was published to keep members informed. The club held three shows in a row in 1971, ‘72 and ‘73 at Julian Smith Casino overlooking Lake Olmstead in Augusta.

I also wrote a newspaper column, “Bottlenecks,” that appeared in Sunday editions of The Augusta Chronicle-Herald during the late Bobby Hinely shows off a teakettle ink he dug in the marsh behind Civil War fort site on Hilton Head Island, S.C., 1972 (Photo courtesy of Bobby Hinely)

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Bill Baab (left), with legendary Tommy Mitchiner, of Gordon, Georgia during the latter’s visit to the Baabs Augusta residence about 2000.

1960s-early 1970s. As the newspapers’ outdoor editor, I had an “in” with other editors.

Thanks to a local Realtor and friend, the club garnered permission to dig outside the fenced-in Augusta Mill Supply Company in what turned out to be an 1870s-1930s landfill.

Having a place to dig any time we wanted led to a swelling of the membership to the point we had more than 80 individuals and families, not all of whom showed up at the same time. A chance visit by outsiders on any Saturday or Sunday afternoon revealed numerous heads popping in and out of shovel-dug holes in the lot off New Savannah Road, like a bunch of gophers or prairie dogs.

A glance through issues of the club newsletter called “The Glass Eye,” founded and edited by me and later others, revealed good times and bad experienced by the club over a 25-year period.

During that period, Augusta Mill Supply Company officials repeatedly turned down requests from bottle diggers to move inside the chainlink fence. There were vast areas not occupied by the company that diggers peering through the fence coveted.

Then, about 2005 or 2006, the company went out of business, the property was vacated and sold at auction to Mark Branum, owner of a sewing machine/vacuum cleaner store. He was starting a new business that recycled vacuums that had been sold by big box stores like Target and Walmart and broken during their warranty period.

It just so happened that my wife, Bea, had purchased several sewing machines from him over a decade or so and we had

The Augusta Brewing Co., circa 1910, was chartered in 1888 and produced many collectible bottles, ranging from colored (yellows, ambers, lime greens) blob-tops to hutchinsons (yellow, lime green) to crown tops (mostly clear and aquamarine). (Bill Baab Collection)

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become good friends. After learning about his purchase of the mill supply lot, I was able to work out a deal that allowed five of us collectors – all good friends – to use a backhoe and dig that portion of the dump which was 20 feet deep in places.

The lucky ones were Pat Oliver and Mike Newman, Martinez; Bob Riddick, Lexington, S.C.; backhoe owner/ operator Jerry Newton, Harlem, Ga., and this writer. Our adventure began on March 26, 2011. When all was said and dug, more than 500 whiskey jugs, storage jars, two spittoons (one with Bennington glaze) and miscellaneous forms, including a rare S.C. Dispensary jug, were excavated. Most of the jugs were manufactured by the Hahn potteries of Trenton, S.C., and North Augusta, the Joseph G. Baynham pottery near Eureka, S.C., and later by the Mark Baynham pottery in North Augusta. Other Edgefield District (S.C.) jugs and pots from an earlier 19th century era also were unearthed, as well as a rare ceramic face bank attributed to Mark Baynham. It had been opened with a hammer, but the face part was intact.

Nearly 2,000 bottles ranging from a few blob tops of the 1880s-90s to numerous small town crown tops with slug plates dating from 1902 through 1930 also kept the diggers happy. During 2013-14, backhoe owner/operator Keith Deas, of Hephzibah, Ga., took over after Jerry Newton left.

Our “Big Dig” was documented in a series of articles written by me for the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors magazine, Bottles and Extras. Our digs of a lifetime ended in early 2014.

Meanwhile, back in Savannah, pioneer diggers/collectors Rick Meyer, Tommy Mitchiner, Tom Hicks and Bobby Hinely were busily making names for themselves in the bottle collecting hobby during the early 1960s.

A small portion of Bill & Bea Baab’s antique bottle collection. It once occupied three display cases plus the floor-to-ceiling book cases. Sign above door says “Dump Sweet Dump”

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Savannah native Richard (Rick) Meyer III started collecting antique bottles during his late teens, about 1963-64, He doesn’t remember his first bottle, but once he was bitten by the bottle bug, his “infection” continued through his college days at the University of Georgia.

While there, he discovered the “Brown Farm,” which was Savannah’s major landfill during the 19th century. “While going there, I missed a lot of the privy digging that was going on,” he said. “But I picked up John Ryan sodas off the top of the ground and later dug porcelain advertising signs.”

He was fascinated by the fact that he was digging “something that no one had seen in 100 years. It was like digging into a time capsule. I also liked the crudeness of many of the bottles,” he said.

During his heyday in the hobby, Meyer once owned two pottery pigs made in Elberton, Ga., and Macon, Ga., respectively. They were joined by Anna Pottery pigs from Ohio and he later sold all for $10,000.

“I dug very little in Athens (home of UGA) because it was tough to find a place to dig. We checked out all those gullies leading downhill to the Oconee River, but found very little. I remember Billy Payne digging with us behind a sandwich shop across from the university campus. We found some 1880s stuff.”

He no longer collects bottles, having sold the bulk of his collection during the 1970s gasoline crisis. However, he did save a few Savannah and Charleston, S.C., colored sodas to use as decorative pieces in his home.

Payne later spearheaded Atlanta’s successful drive to play host to the 1996 Summer Olympic Games and is currently chairman of the prestigious Augusta National Golf Club, home of the Masters Tournament.

Digging for antique bottles and the related material of the same era thrown into the dump can be exciting, sometimes too exciting. The value of having permission in writing to go onto property was driven home during a club dig in the 1970s.

Meyer was graduated from Georgia with a Master’s Degree in Business Administration in 1972 and after several jobs, in 1982 moved back to Savannah where he and his first wife, Frances, founded a paper products company.

There was a wholesale liquor warehouse sitting on a 19th century landfill in downtown Augusta. Diggers had been excavating without permission along one side of the building and leaving gaping holes. So several of our members and I went over to neighboring Merry Brothers Brick & Tile and filled up the bed of a pickup truck with brick shards. One Sunday afternoon, we filled the holes with the material.

The following day, I met with the warehouse manager, showed him the damage repairs and asked him if it was possible to hold a club dig in the back of the building over a weekend. He’d known about the warehouse sitting atop a landfill because some sections of its floor had buckled. He gave his OK and written permission which I placed in the glove compartment of my car.

About 30 of us met on the property the following Saturday. We had obtained a backhoe/front end loader and started digging.

Suddenly, the air was filled with sirens and a half-dozen police cars pulled onto the property. We had set off the warehouse’s silent alarm!

The police chief was there and I knew him personally. “Hello, Danny,” I said, and then showed him our written permission. He read it, told his men, “It’s OK, let’s go,” and left, shaking his head.

We dug inks, bitters, local blob-top sodas and other goodies over a period of two weekends, having avoided arrests for trespassing or worse. We didn’t leave any holes, thanks to the front end loader. I have made it a must to get written permission ever since.

Next: The King of the John Ryan Collectors and others.

RIck Meyer, of Savannah, Georgia, also was a pioneer collector in Georgia, supplementing his income by selling antique bottles to notable collectors such as Tom Hicks, of Eatonton, Ga. (Bea Baab Photo, 2008)

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The Bloody Past of Kearns’ Sunny Side Saloon

by Jack Sullivan

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eldom does a building dominate the story of a whiskey man and his organization. In the case of J. H. Kearns of Lebanon, Marion County, Kentucky, however, the site of his Sunny Side Saloon has been made memorable by a bloody Civil War battle.

Shown here in more recent times with its “ghost” sign (Fig. 1), the building originally was the commissary for the Union Army garrison stationed in Lebanon. It stood directly across from the railroad depot. Both structures were direct targets of a major Civil War attack in 1863 by the cavalry raiders of the flamboyant and fearless Confederate General John H. Morgan (Fig. 2).

Among the raiders were two of the general’s brothers. The youngest, Lt. Thomas Morgan (Fig. 3), was sent to the rear to keep him safe but he refused to sit out the battle. According to historians, Thomas was leading a group of men in a final charge when he was shot by Yankee gunners.

Mortally wounded, he was carried to “Sunnyside,” the nearby home of a Presbyterian minister (Fig. 4).

He died there. Thomas initially was buried in Lebanon but after the war reburied in the Morgan family plot in Lexington, Kentucky.

Kearns was notable for comissioning a wide series of ceramic jugs.

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Fig. 1: A recent photo showing the Sunnyside Saloon with a ghosted sign

Fig. 2: General John H.Morgan

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changed his name from Kerons to Kearns. With his wife, Katherine (Smith) Kearns, whom he married in 1878 or 1879, he fathered nine children of whom eight lived to maturity. All had successful careers, including a Jesuit priest who became a college president. None entered the whiskey trade.

After the Civil War, the commissary structure was briefly a grocery store before being bought by Kearns in the late 1880s and named the “Sunny Side Saloon,” doubtless a reference to the old mansion nearby. By adopting so cheerful a name, he apparently was heedless of the bloody history of the site. The saloon soon became a favorite watering hole for the citizens of Lebanon.

Fig. 13: Burks Distillery

Eventually, the Union garrison was forced to capitulate. Angered by the death of his brother and the unwillingness of the garrison commander to surrender easily, General Morgan burned a number of buildings in Lebanon, including a frame house attached to the brick commissary. Amazingly the latter building escaped significant damage although Morgan’s Raiders emptied it of food and supplies.

Kearns was just over three years old at the time of Morgan’s Raid on Lebanon and obviously had no memory of it. He was born “John Kerons,” son of Patrick and Mary Kerons, Irish immigrants who lived and farmed in Loretto Precinct about 10 miles from Lebanon. His father appears from census records to have been fairly affluent and may have been able to give his son a start in merchant life. In the late 1800s, John

Fig. 15: Kearns gravestone

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The saloon sold whiskey in containers to be taken off premises and Kearns was notable for commissioning a wide series of ceramic jugs for that purpose (Figs. 4-11). The examples provided here demonstrate some idea of the breadth of formats the saloonkeeper used. Kearns apparently issued hundreds of stoneware jugs, varying in size from quarts to several gallons. He also issued mini-jugs with his label (Fig. 12). This multitude of jugs indicates that in addition to pushing whiskey over the bar, he was blending and compounding liquor in a back room, and wholesaling as well as retailing it.

Fig. 14: Burke Spring Pure Rye

Likely seeking a more ready supply of whiskey, Kearns joined with George R. Burks, the scion of a longtime Marion County distillery family. Burks earlier had revived a whiskey-making operation begun by his grandfather in nearby Loretto, Kentucky. Not far from Kearn’s birthplace, the facility was called the Burks’ Spring Distillery Company, illustrated here (Fig 13). In 1905, Burks

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sold Kearns and another local businessman partnerships in the enterprise. Under the new management, the distillery allowed various liquor dealers claim proprietorship of the distillery and bottle its product. Among them was Thomas Smith & Sons of Boston (Fig. 14).

In 1907, Kearn’s saloon business came to a screeching halt when Lebanon, under Kentucky’s local option laws, voted the town dry, and Kearns, like other local saloonkeepers, was forced shut down. The action did not, however, affect the Burks Spring Distillery that continued to operate. Perhaps disgusted with the townspeople of Lebanon, Kearns and his family soon moved to Louisville. The 1910 U.S. Census found him there with wife, Kate, and seven of his children, ranging in age from 27 to 13 years old. His occupation was given as “distiller - whiskey.”

Later that same year Kearns died at the relatively young age of 52 and was buried in St. Louis Cemetery, Louisville (Fig. 15).

With the coming of Prohibition in 1919, the Burks’ Spring

Fig. 17: Death of a Morgan memorial marker

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Distillery was shut down and the property sold to a Lebanon local who farmed the land and raised cattle. The distillery buildings were allowed to deteriorate, but were not razed. When Bill Samuels Sr., founded Maker’s Mark Distillery in Loretto in 1953, he incorporated parts of the old Burks’ Distillery into his operation and subsequently restored some of the original structures.

In the post-Prohibition era, the historic structure that J. H. Kearns had turned into a saloon was put to other uses, including a drinking establishment that ceased operations in the 1980s.

Abandoned now, Kearns’ saloon building stands in Lebanon with names still visible, emblazoned in large letters on the side.

Nearby a memorial sign has been posted at the place where Lt. Thomas Morgan, and others, both Yanks and Rebels, fell (Fig. 16). It is a continuing reminder of the bloody history enshrined in the site once occupied by the Sunny Side Saloon and in the whiskey jugs that still bear its name.

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“In hoc vinces” ROMAINE’S CRIMEAN BITTERS

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Fig 1: Fully labeled Romaine’s Crimean Bitters in deep amethyst. According to Jeff Noordsy, Stephen Fletcher (Skinners) found a collection in a step-back cupboard protected by a roll of chicken wire that was tacked to the face of the cupboard. - Meyer Collection

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logo with the initials “R C B” at each point of the triangle. Within the triangle is “In hoc vinces” and the number “110” in an oval.

“Libertu” is written at the base of the triangle (see Fig 2). What does this mean? Some thought, and were quite alarmed, that it meant, “Rise Colored Brethren” (see Fig 3). This might explain why many Romaine’s Crimean Bitters advertisements have a blank space where the logo might have been placed.

Newspaper advertising for Romaine’s Crimean Bitters usually took the form of full-page columns touting the bitters with testimonials and other tidbits of medical benefit information. The ads occurred from May 1863 until mid to late 1866 in newspapers like The Brooklyn Daily Eagle, The New York Times, National Republican (Washington, D.C.), Burlington Weekly Free Press (Vermont), Reading Times (Pennsylvania), Vermont Watchman and State Journal (Montpelier, Vermont) and the New York Tribune. About 10% of the advertising included the triangular art and the rest did not. Examples of both are on the next page (see Figs 4 & 5).

FIG 2: Romaine’s Crimean Bitters brand mark with “R C B”, “In hoc vinces”, “110”, “Lubertu” and bowl of Hygeia with the serpent of Epidaurus.

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The Mayor called upon his officials to tear the incendiary document down, which could mean no less, he supposed, than “Rise, Colored Brethren.”

I have posted before, back in August 2011, on Romaine’s Crimean Bitters when I started the Peachridge Glass web site. At that time I posted my color run and a few pictures.

Simple and sweet. You can visit PeachridgeGlass.com and use the “search” function” to see the post. I have also always wondered about the name of this favorite bitters of mine (see Fig 1).

This time around I wanted to talk about the mysterious triangular

FIG 3: Romain’s Crimean Bitters “A Great Scare at Newbern, N.C. – The Daily Kansas Tribune, Saturday September 2, 1865

In Hoc Vinces & Symbolism “In hoc vinces” or “In hoc signo vinces” is a Latin phrase meaning “In this sign you will conquer.” It is a translation, or rendering, of the Greek phrase “ἐν τούτῳ νίκα” en touto nika níka]), literally meaning “in this conquer.” So take this bitters and conquer your illness. It also relates to something else which we will see further on.

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FIG 6: Detail from The Vision of the Cross by assistants of Raphael, depicting the vision of the cross and the Greek writing “en touto nika” in the sky, before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge.

“Libertu”, meaning I suppose, liberate yourself from whatever and all illnesses that Romaine’s Crimean Bitters will cure.

The imagery is the bowl of Hygeia with the serpent of Epidaurus. Hygeia was Aesculapius’s daughter and a Goddess of health (“Hygiene”). Hygeia was often pictured holding a cup with a snake coiled about her body or arm.

The medical staff is the Caduceus with the two snakes on the staff that has been adopted in the West as a symbol of medicine (not pharmacy) since the 19th century and has likely stemmed from bowl of Hygiea and the serpent.

The staff is depicted with wings and is that of Mercury (Roman) or Hermes (Greek), the messenger of the Gods. Marianne Dow, who helped in a few areas of this post adds that “110” has to do with Psalms 110:1 and is a Masonic reference. “The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.” These bitters marketing guys weren’t holding back any punches.

FIG 7: Sample of use of “In hoc signo vinces” in a 1721 Portuguese coin.

The Crimean War The facsimile bank note in the next illustration (see Fig: 8), from the Joe Gourd collection, helps illustrate more about the name of this bitters, “The Crimean Bank” typography is the prominently arched over a fort under attack. “In hoc vinces” written is beneath the illustration. There are tepees and rifles at the base of the note flanked by the signature of “Romaine” on the left and “W. Chilton” on the right.

The Crimean War (October 1853 – February 1856) was a conflict in which Russia lost to an alliance of France, Britain, the Ottoman Empire, and Sardinia. The immediate cause involved the rights of Christian minorities in the Holy Land, which was controlled by the OttoFIG 4: Left: Full column Romaine’s Crimean Bitters man Empire. The French promoted the rights of Catholics, while advertisement with the triangular logo on top. - Vermont Watchman and State Journal, Friday, June 9, 1865 Russia promoted those of the Orthodox Christians. The longer-term causes involved the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and FIG 5: Right: Full page column advertisement for Romaine’s the unwillingness of Britain and France to allow Russia to gain Crimean Bitters. Notice the conspicuous open area at the top territory and power at Ottoman expense. Russia lost the war and of the ad. Was the triangular logo pulled? - The Brooklyn the Ottomans gained a twenty-year respite from Russian pressure.

Daily Eagle, Wednesday, May 17 1865

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FIG 8: Romaine’s Crimean Bitters facsimile bank note (Note that note is signed by Romaine and Chilton) - Joe Gourd Collection.

The Christians were granted a degree of official equality and the Orthodox gained control of the Christian churches in dispute.

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9 April, 6 June, 17 June, 17 August, and 5 September 1855. “In hoc vince”, we will conquer.

The tents had me wondering (see Fig 10). Indians? The Civil War? No, this illustration, also from the facsimile bank-note, also represents The Siege of Sebastopol. This is Captain Wodehouse’s Battery at Camp Redoubt (see Fig 11).

FIG 9: “In hoc vinces” on the Romaine’s Crimean Bitters facsimile bank note.

The illustration above (Fig: 9), from the Romaine’s Crimean Bitters facsimile bank note, shows what appears to be Fort Konstantin and Fort Mihail under attack. During the Crimean War, The Siege of Sevastopol lasted from September 1854 until September 1855. The allies (French, Ottoman, and British) landed at Eupatoria on 14 September 1854, intending to make a triumphal march to Sevastopol, the capital of the Crimea, with 50,000 men. The 35 mile traverse took a year of fighting against the Russians. Major battles along the way were Alma (September 1854), Balaklava (October 1854), Inkerman (November 1854), Tchernaya (August 1855), Redan (September 1855), and, finally, Sevastopol (September 1855). During the siege, the allied navy undertook six bombardments of the capital, on 17 October 1854; and on FIG 10: Tents on the Romaine’s Crimean Bitters facsimile bank note. The “JG” is Joe Gourd’s image mark.

FIG 11: The Siege of Sebastopol. Part of Captain Wodehouse’s Battery from The Illustrated London News, 18 November 1854

Bandit Signs and Guerrilla Advertising You all have seen bandit signs before. You know, the little wire and cardboard signs that seemingly appear overnight at intersections and in medians touting a nefarious product, local apartment complex or politician wanting your vote. They are illegal but they happen. Like weeds, you have to be diligent in removing the unsightly little things.

Guerrilla marketing was originally a marketing strategy in which low-cost, unconventional means (including the use of graffiti, sticker bombing, flyer posting, etc.) were used in a (generally) localized fashion to draw attention to an idea, product, or service.

Many bitters used this type of advertising, the king being Drake’s Plantation Bitters (see Fig: 12).

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Bottles and Extras FIG 12: Plantation Bitters Stereoscopic Card, America, 1865 - 1875. Black and white photographic image depicting the Flume Gorge at Franconia, New Hampshire with “Plantation / Bitters” painted in big letters on a large boulder. – Meyer Collection FIG 13: Romaine’s Crimean Bitters notice about mysterious signs - The New Bern Times, Thursday, July 13, 1865

The notice to the left (see Fig 13) explains the incident with the alarming number of small triangular “R C B ” cards posted on trees, fences, and brick walls. Interesting that this made national news. Did it alarm the marketeers? Usually, any type of advertising is good to create product awareness and “buzz.”

Freemason & Masonic Symbolism Once this article was posted on Peachridge Glass with links on Facebook, I received another comment from Marianne Dow from the Findlay Bottle Club. Her comment, “Wow, there is a lot of Freemason / Masonic symbolism here. The triangle equates to a Pyramid; they also used the ‘In hoc vinces’ motto; the 110 has to do with Psalms 110:1 and is a Masonic reference and the ‘RCB’ stands for the Rothschild & Cie Banque who were the high “muckety-muck” powers behind so much history, including the Freemasons as well as financing the Crimean War. Also the word Liberty here is an important Masonic symbol.” Marianne also noted that the 1st advertisement in this post is from a Mason. If you visit Peachridge Glass you can see links that Marianne used to support her comments.

Pretty amazing stuff. I could go on and on here but will close by saying that every bottle has a story. Oh, and many of them come in some neat colors too!

FIG 14: Romaine’s Crimean Bitters in various colorations - Meyer Collection

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WANTED: PENNSYLVANIE HUTCHINSON SODAS JNO. J. BAHL, ALLENTOWN (green) • GOUDIE MOL, ALLEN TOWN (green) • J.C. BUFFUM & CO. CITY BOTTLING HOUSE, PITTSBURGH (cobalt) • ROYAL BOTTLING HOUSE, J. UNGLER PITTSBURGH, (amber) • RIDGEWAY BOTTLING WORKS, R. POWER (cobalt) • ASHLAND BOTTLING WORKS, ASHLAND (amber) • PHIL FISHER, PITTSBURGH (citron) • EAGLE BOTTLING WORKS, YORK (amber) • LAFFEY & HARRIGAN, JOHNSTOWN (cobalt) • TURCHI BROS, PHILADELPHIA (citron) • P.J. SERWAZI, MANAYUNK, PA (dark olive) • ROYAL B. HOUSE, J. UNGER, PITTSBURGH, PA (amber) • JOS. S. SMITH, ERIE AVE, RENOVO, PA (citron) • HARRY SLUTZ, PHILADA (green) • S. CUMMINGS, PHILADELPHIA, PA (cobalt) • WASHINGTON BOTTLING CO, PHILADA (light blue) • McKINLEY & SCHLAFER, FRANKFORD, PA • PHILADA, PENNA, BOTTLING & SUPPLY CO. (blue & citron)

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The

BALTIMORE ANTIQUE BOTTLE CLUB 35th Annual Show and Sale

Sunday, March 8, 2015

Doors Open -8:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.

Physical Education Center Essex CampusCommunity College of Baltimore County 7201 Rossville Blvd. (off exit 34, I-695) Baltimore, Maryland 21237 Free bottle appraisals

Bottles, Jars, Stoneware, Advertising, Breweriana, Small antiques The Largest one-day Bottle show in the world!—over 300 tables

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Mobile Bottle New Jersey Antique Bottle Club Is Hosting its 19th Annual

Collectors Club Presents Our

42nd Annual Antique Bottles & Collectibles Show & Sale Saturday, March 28, 2015 9 am to 3 pm

Dealer Setup: Friday, March 27, 2015 - 3 pm to 7 pm and Saturday, March 28, 2015 - 7 am - 9 am

at the Daphne Civic Center

2603 U.S. Hwy 98, Daphne, AL 36526 Located on the SW corner of Whispering Pines Road and U.S. Hwy. 98 in Daphne, Alabama

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Antique Bottle Show and Sale Sunday February 1st, 2015 9 A.M. till 2 P.M. V.F.W. OF MANVILLE, N.J. 600 WASHINGTON AVE, MANVILLE, N.J. 08835 Food and refreshments will be available.

No early buyers – Admission $3 at the door For additional information please call Bob Strickhart at (609)818-1981 or email strickhartbob@aol.com Contracts are available at www.newjerseyantiquebottleclub.com To reserve a sales table contract mail check for $35 to: Bob Strickhart 3 Harvest Drive, Pennington, N.J. 08534 Make checks payable to: New Jersey Antique Bottle Club

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did some serious thinking before I decided to share this story.

I knew once it hit the magazine I would be flooded with e-mails and phone calls. But being a true collector and loving the hobby, I knew I had to share this with all. This is how all of this started.

I have been a bottle collector for over 40 years. I started as a young kid digging bottles in the old Cobleskill town dump. I would find bottles and sell them for a dollar or for fifty cents if they had no writing or were stained. As the years passed and I got older, I went to shows and still dug at the old dump, but I also got out and found old farm dumps. Digging privies was not something guys were doing in the Northeast back then. It got to the point that as I aged and did not have the time I once did, I just bought bottles at shows, flea markets and antiques shops.

One thing I also do is run ads once a year or so in the local newspapers. This where A Weekend to Remember all started.

I ran my typical ad “Collector Buying Old Bottles.” I normally get calls with screw top whiskey bottles or milk bottles. But every now and then you get a good call. This time it turned out to be the call of my life. The call started out with the same thing: “I know these are very old because my Grandfather found them years ago.”

This time the caller said something that sparked my interest. He said, “They were dug out of the old Canajoharie town dump.”

Red lights are going off in my head! He knows where the old town dump is. I had asked everyone and no one knew. I made an appointment to go see him and his Grandfather’s bottles. When I got there I quickly saw some amber whiskeys and a Father Johns in the window. At least they were old. He asked me in and we talked a few minutes about the weather and bottle digging. I told him my tastes had gotten higher and I bought almost everything that I collect. I told him I liked flasks, inks and figural bottles. I learned years ago to not say figural bitters or the price goes up.

He said he had some of all of them.

Then he said, “I don’t want to sell my clear cabin bottle.” As I stood there trying not to get in a hurry or trying not to get disappointed when he brought out a screw top syrup bottle or something. I calmly said, “I understand, but could I see it? It is like mine, I am sure.” He walked upstairs and came down with a bottle held tightly in his hand. He reached out and I could not help but look like a truck had hit me. I was holding a clear Old Homestead Bitters. “Is it like yours?” he asked. “Not really,” I said. Now here I am holding what could be a six-figure bottle in my hand. Do I tell him what it worth or do I try to get it cheap?

Sometimes people get scared when you tell them something is worth a lot of money and they close up like an old clam on the beach. It truly is amazing how fast the human mind can work.

Should I lie, should I tell the truth and try to sell it and make a finder’s fee, should I come back and steal it sometime? Wait a minute, that’s not me! Boy, bottles sure can drive us crazy. I told him I had a brown one just like it. He just stood there looking at me. “Never seen a brown one”, he said. “The ones at the old dump were clear.” Now my mind is in overdrive! The ones, how many are there? “This the only one that was not chipped or anything. But there were three of them.” OH, MY GOD! “What

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did you do with the other two?” I asked. He left them there because he said they were no good with chipped tops.”

Now the big question comes out. Where is there? He started to tell me I would never find the spot or tunnel. Tunnel, what is this? Then he told me that many years ago when they built the New York State Thruway they covered the old town dump with the fill removed during construction of the road. His grandfather had worked that job as a truck driver and knew where the dump had been. Some twenty years later he was at a local flea market and saw some old bottles for sale on a table and was shocked to see they wanted $5 for some of them. So he decided to go back to the old dump and see if he could get to some of the bottles he had remembered seeing. He knew the west side did not get much fill dumped on it. So he and a friend went up there and took his friends small back hoe. They dug back into the bank about 15 feet and started to see old stuff.

They were breaking stuff all to pieces with the back hoe so they switched to digging by hand. They would work on it nights and weekends whenever they could. Over the next two years he told me they had gotten back almost 100 feet into the bank. They would cover the opening with brush each night when they left just in case a hunter or hiker happened upon it. When I asked how many bottles were found he said thousands. All this took place in the early 1960s. I can only guess at what had been found. Now the biggest question of all could he show me where it was and would he? So I asked, “would you show me where it was?”

His answer was a simple, “NO, but I will try to tell you.” Light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. He explained it would be very hard to find and the tunnel may be caved in by now. He also felt it would be dangerous to go in the tunnel if it were still there. I still wanted to try. I decided to do what was very hard and not make an offer on his Homestead. Not yet anyways. I needed to go slow with this whole thing. I spent most of the day with him talking about bottles and our past jobs and my current job. He is retired now and living a quiet life back in the woods. So the next day which was Sunday off I went to find the spot. I walked around for nearly two hours and could not find anything. Realizing 50 years had passed and trees were full grown and everything looked like untouched ground this was not as easy as I thought it would be.

So I went into problem-solving mode. I solve issues all day every day at work so this was just a problem which needed solving.

I knew I had to be on a bank or slope so anything level was out.

I also knew that it would be a facing west because he had told me that the sun shined inside the tunnel evenings and nights when they worked till it set. That meant it could not be down a step bank or the sun would not clear the horizon. Last clue -- a small back hoe would be able to drive to it. So I started again and there it was hidden behind some thick snake berry bushes.

These type bushes grow in thick rows here in the Northeast and they are hard to see through when the leaves are on them. I could see the opening back about 12 feet behind the bushes. Of course, I had no cutters with me, just a flashlight and bottle of water. So now I have to GI Joe up and just work my way through the stuff.

Looking at it I am thinking two things, face scratch off and Clear Homestead.

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That’s right, my face will heal. In I go and there it is an opening about 8-foot-square in size and very dark. I shined the light in and it was open as far as I could see. They had taken old logs and timbers and formed it up like an old mine. Now should I go in? When I was a kid I loved Batman and he had a cave. This is where crazy comes back into play. Here I am all alone in a spot where I could never be found going inside a tunnel made 50 plus years ago with a flash light. Then again it happens, CLEAR OLD HOMESTEAD dances in my head. So I ease my way back in and the first 30 feet the walls have nothing but dirt. Then I start to see my first signs of a dump. Old wires and metal sticking out. I go in another 10 feet and see some glass. I pull out the base of a blob top soda. Good news, really. I am a bit afraid to go any further alone so I say to myself just 10 more feet. Boy, it is creepy and nothing like Batman’s cave. Then I see it a small pile of bottles stacked up against one side. I rush in 15 more feet. To heck with the 10 limit!

There lays a Drake’s Plantation Bitters with a hole in the base, a Dr. Townsend’s with the neck half gone, a Warner’s Safe Bitters with a crack and there it is, another Clear Old Homestead Bitters . I look at it with the flashlight the best I can and see a huge 3/4inch lip chip. I am shaking like a leaf at this point. Finally in my bottle collecting life I have found that killer bottle I have always wanted. Now to get out of here and home to make plans for the biggest dig ever in the Northeast. I decided to take the Homestead and Warner’s with me and leave the others behind until next time. So back out through the brush face getting it again. So I start hiking back up the hill to the truck. Suddenly I hear a shout.

“Hey, you!” I look over and there stands an older man with a walking stick and an old dog. So I walked over to him and say, “Hi, how are you.” His reply was not nice. “This is my land and

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what are you doing here?” This is the start of nothing good I can see that. I told him my name and that I collected old bottle and was looking for an old dump I had been told was here. “That dump is 40 feet under, he told me.”

Then he saw the two bottles in my hands. “What are those and where did you get them?” I explained I found them at the bottom of the hill and they were both broken but I liked them. He wanted to see them. “These belong to me,” he said. Here we go again with my mind racing. Old man found at the bottom of the hill with a walking stick shoved somewhere not nice. He handed me back the Homestead and said I am keeping this one with the safe on it and you can have the clear one. Clear bottles are not worth keeping. He told me to get out of here and don’t come back. “I will call the State Police next time.”

So all the way home I drove planning how to sneak in next time. For now I got what I wanted. Once I got home, I carefully washed the Homestead in soapy water. It was painfully clear it was badly stained. Clear bottles just look bad stained. So now I have decided to tumble it. I clean bottles for myself once in a while and have only ever broke two years ago. I am sure I can do it. I carefully mix up the water and some copper and plastic pellets to do the job. The plastic keeps the weight down. I will turn the bottle slowly and let it go for three days. I got it running and back in the house for the night. I keep my tumbler in the office in my garage because of the noise. The next morning I wake up and right to the garage I go. Then suddenly I hear a terrible screeching noise. I look over and see these large green numbers. It is my alarm clock! I just woke up and it was all just a dream!

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Classified Ads FOR SALE Advertise for free: Free “FOR SALE” advertising in each Bottles and Extras.

One free “Wanted” ad in Bottles and Extras per year. Send your advertisement to FOHBC Business Manager, Elizabeth Meyer 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002 or better yet, email “ emeyer@fmgdesign.com” DEALERS: Sell your bottles in the Bottles & Extras classified for free.

Change the bottles and your ad is free month after month. Include your website in your ad to increase traffic to your site.

Send your advertisement to FOHBC Business Manager, Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002 or better yet, email “ emeyer@ fmgdesign.com” FOR SALE: New (Double) back printed and bound, “A History of the Edora Potteries”, 200 pages, “A History of the Moingona Potteries” on the back 100 pages, 300 pages total. Detailed research on the Stoneware, Terra Cotta, Brick and Tile Manufacturing Company’s in Hardin County Iowa and the potters. Photos of the stoneware, cost is $23 plus shipping.

Media mail add $4.50, Priority add $6.00.

Mark C. Wiseman, 3505 Sheridan Avenue, DesMoines, Iowa 50310-4557 or (515) 255-2620.

WANTED WANTED: Lancaster Ohio Beers, especially E. Becker Brewing. Also any Washington Brewery, Washington D. C. I don’t have. Also does anyone have a “B E MANN’S ORIENTAL STOMACH BITTERS” for sale?

Contact Gary Beatty (941) 276-1546 or “tropicalbreezes@verizon.net” WANTED: Western Whiskey cylinders, flasks, shot glasses, advertising. Rich Lucchesi, Santa Rosa, CA (707)5391289; richlu1949@att.net

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Make checks payable to FOHBC (Federation of historical Bottle Collectors) Send Payment to: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; Send AD copy and/or questions to: Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org

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66 WANTED: Embossed dandy-style (flat) flasks from California that I do not have in my collection. I’m especially looking for bar/saloon establishments with the street and city addresses. Top dollar paid for good bottles (both pts & ½ pts). Contact Chuck Ingraham, 2325 England Lane, Napa, CA, (707) 226-7576.

WANTED: Early western bitters bottles, such as Simon’s Medicated Aromatic Bitters, Lacour’s Sarsapariphere Bitters, Cassin’s Grape Brandy Bitters, Rosenbaum’s Bitters, also an ‘A mold’ E.C.& M Co insulator. Contact Warren Friedrich, (530) 265-5204, or warrenls6@sbcglobal.net WANTED: Bottles marked West Terre Haute any kind please contact ertrop@ aol.com or call Douglas at (812) 870-0760 WANTED: Amber quart cylinder whiskey shoulder embossed Garrick & Cather Chicago, IL plus embossed image of a palm tree. Contact Carl Malik, PO Box 367, Monee, IL 60449 (708) 534-5161.

WANTED: 1 gal. brown and tan crock/ jug, black stenciled, Shanghai Annex, Chas.

January - February 2015 Yue, Prop., Auburn, Cal. TOP!! Dollar Paid. Contact Herb Yue (530) 320-9419 WANTED: I am doing a second book about Houghton and Dalton Pottery. I am seeking pieces to add to my collection and include in the book. Contact Dr. James D. Houdeshell, 1610 S. Main St., Findlay, OH 45840 or (419) 721-1434 or (419) 423-2895 WANTED: Deep Rock Springs, Saratoga type mineral water bottles from Oswego, NY. Rare molds and colors sought. Also, any go-withs from Deep Rock Springs.

Please call Barry Haynes, Mexico, NY at (315) 963-3749

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Phone: (310) 710-8118.

WANTED: Oregon embossed drug bottles wanted from following towns: Amity, Arlington, Brownsville, Cove, Drain, Gardiner, Gervais, Harrisburg, Ione, Jacksonville, Jordan Valley, Junction City, Lebanon, LInkville, Medford, Myrtle Point, Scio, Silverton, Stayton, Tillamook, Wallowa. CONTACT Garth Z. (541) 548-4776 or zigs@bendcable.com Top dollar paid.

WANTED: Minnesota colored sodas, any town. Looking for L.R. Comstock & Co., St. Paul, 8 sided, IP. Also Comstock & Steere, St. Paul, cyl. IP. Also Strap Side Whiskeys, flasks, amber, aqua & greens, any town. Contact James Haase, 43 Adams Blvd., Silver Bay, MN 55614 (218) 226-3060.

WANTED: Minnesota shot glasses, esp. from Moorhead & Duluth MN., Applied Label beer glasses from Red Wing Brewery and WM Schellhas Brewery Winona. Etched beer glasses from Jordan, Shakepee, Chaska, Perham MN. Pat Stambaugh, (615) 564-0200, 702 S. Meridan Road #566, Apache Junction, AZ 85120.

WANTED: Besides bottles, collecting advertising items from these California cities: Wilmington, Long Beach, San

WANTED: Glass lid for 2-1/2 gallon Cohansey jar. Please contact Ed DeHalen at (609) 390-1898.

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FOHBC Membership Directory 13 Members gained this period. The names below represent persons agreeing to be listed in the printed membership directory.

Some of those listed agreed to be listed in the membership directory but not the online directory.

Edwin Woodmancy 28 E Bank Street Petersburg, VA 23803 Scott M. Hallam 2188 Eagles Landing Drive Nazareth, PA 18064 860-799-7294 Thomas Melan Hauptstrasse 337/3/2 Weikersdorf am Steinfelde 2722 Old Bottles James Russell 1250 Common Field Street Portage Des Sioux, MO 63373 All types of bottles, coins, Indian Artifiacts John J. Faulis 636 Jade Cliffs Lane Las Vegas, NV 89144 702-242-2792

Carl B Johansen 5170 E. Asbury Avenue #302 Denver, CO 80222 720-435-4098 Digging, Detecting, Writing History John Warren 238 Farmdale Drive Lexington, SC 29073 803-951-8860 South Carolina Bottles Leslie Massey 5332 Attala Road 3024 Kosciusko, MS 39090 Beverlee Furner 1647 Gold Street Middleton, ID 83644 Clayton Johnson 4080 Woodcock Way Washoe Valley, NV 89704 Anything Nevada related Western Whiskeys, Western Blob Top Sodas, Bitters and Figurals.

James E. Turner 232 S. Boulevard of the Presidents Sarasota, FL 34236 (314) 614-0013 Brand bottles, labels and advertising support materials of the Joseph A. Magnus & Co, Cincinnati, Ohio. Distributors and Distillers of fine spirits. 1895-1918.

Murray Hill Club was his Flagship brand the company used the brand names: ‘Apollo Club Rye’, ‘Asa Holt’, ‘Bob Taylor’, ‘Bonnie Brook’, ‘GoldenRule’, ‘Lover’s Delight’, ‘Magnus Horseshoe’, ‘Magnus Private Stock’, ‘Magnus XXX’, ‘Maximus’, ‘Murray Hill Club’, ‘Police’, ‘Royal Seal’, ‘Sand Mountain’, ‘Seth Wakefield’, ‘Tom Boone’s Old Randolph’, ‘Uncle Bob’, ‘Viligilant’ and ‘Ye Olde Tavern Fine Rye’.

Darrell Chapnick 2 Primrose Street North Haven, CT 06473

Renewing Tom Leveille 182 Beechmont Drive Newport News, VA 23608 (757)508-6985 Dealing in top shelf Virginia glass, top dollar paid for VA glass.

Don’t forget - get your free AD in today Contact: FOHBC Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org

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Please check your mailing label for correctness and your membership expiration date. This will insure you continue to receive Bottles and Extras without interruption. If moving, please send in a change of address, Contact: FOHBC, Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org

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FOHBC Sho-Biz

Calendar of shows and related events FOHBC Sho - Biz is published in the interest of the hobby. Federation affiliated clubs are connotated with FOHBC logo.

Information on up-coming collecting events is welcome, but space is limited. Please send at least three months in advance, including telephone number to: FOHBC Sho-Biz, C/O Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org, Show schedules are subject to change. Please call before traveling long distances. All listings published here will also be published on the website: FOHBC.org

January 9 & 10 Palmetto, Florida 46th Annual Suncoast Antique Bottle Show & Sale, Friday, January 9th (3:00 pm to 7:00 pm) and Saturday, January 10th (9:00 am to 3:00 pm), Manatee Convention & Civic Center, 1 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, Florida 34221, Contact: George Dueben, 727.393.8189 or 727.804.5957, res08w341@verizon. net or Linda Buttstead, 941.722.7233, OriginalSABCA@aol.com January 11 South Attleboro, Massachusetts Little Rhody Bottle Club Annual Show at the Knights of Columbus Hall at 304 Highland Avenue, South Attleboro, Massachusetts 02703, Sunday, January 11, 2015. Early Buyer 9:00 am with $15 admission, Set-up is 7:00 am on Sunday, General admission at 10:00 for $3.

The Little Rhody Bottle Club Contact: William Rose, President, Show Chairman, Treasurer, 784 King Street, Raynham, Massachusetts 02767, 508.880.4929, E-mail: sierramadre@comcast.net January 11 Muncie, Indiana The Midwest Antique Fruit Jar and Bottle Club Annual Show & Sale, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Horizon Convention Center, Muncie, Indiana, Contact: Dave Rittenhouse, 1008 S. 900 W, Farmland, Indiana 47340, 765.468.8091 January 17 Jackson, Mississippi 29th Annual Mississippi Antique Bottle and Collectibles Show at the Trade Mart Building, Mississippi Fairgrounds, Jackson, Mississippi, High Street, Jackson, Mississippi, Saturday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Early admission $20, Friday 3:00 pm to 9:00 and Saturday, 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Dealer Set-up time: Friday 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 9:00 am. Free Admission. Mississippi Antique Bottle Club, Contact: John Sharp, Show Chairman, PO Box 164, Sebastopol, Mississippi 39359, Phone: 601-507.0105, johnsharp49@aol.com

January 24 Anderson, California Superior California Antique Bottle Club’s 39th Annual Show and Sale, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm; Set-up, Friday January 23rd, Shasta County Fairgrounds, 1890 Briggs St, Anderson, California 96007, Contact: Mel Hammer, 530.241.4878 or Phil McDonald, 530.243.6903 February 1 Manville, New Jersey 19th Annual New Jersey Antique Bottle Club 2015 Show and Sale at the Manville VFW, 600 Washington Avenue, Manville, New Jersey 08835, Sunday, February 1st, 2015 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, No Early Admission, Set-up at 7:00 am, Cost of admission: $3. New Jersey Antique Bottle Club, www.newjerseyantiquebottleclub. com, Contact: Bob Strickhart, Show Chairman, 3 Harvest Drive, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3205, 609.818.1981, E-mail: strickhartbob@aol.com February 8 Columbus, Ohio 44th Annual Columbus Bottle Show at the Doubletree Inn, 175 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43235, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Early admission: 7:00 am to 9:00 am, Set up on Sunday at 7:00 am, Regular Admission $3, Early Admission $20, Central Ohio Bottle Club, Contact: Clark Wideman, Show Co-Chair, 4737 Nugent Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43220, 614.439.8005, clarkwideman@aol.com February 8 Pewaukee, Wisconsin 43rd Annual Milwaukee Antique Bottle and Advertising Show at the Country Springs Hotel, 2810 Golf Road, Pewaukee, Wisconsin, Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, No Early admission, $5 show admission, Milwaukee Antique Bottle and Advertising Club, Contact: David Kapsos, 608.838.8041, bottleshow@charter.net February 14 & 15 Las Vegas, Nevada The Las Vegas Antique Bottles & Collectibles Club proudly presents the 2015 Show & Sale at Texas Station,

2101 Texas Star Lane, North Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Early Bird Full Pass: $15 (sold Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm). General Admission $8. (Saturday after 1:00 pm or all day Sunday). Visit us as lvabcc. org. Celebrating Fifty Years! Dealer set-up, Friday, February 13, 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Saturday, 7:00 am to 9:00 am.

For information contact Linda Garvey, 702.629.7513, lvabcc2013@yahoo.com February 20 & 21 Columbia, South Carolina 42nd Annual South Carolina Antique Bottle Show & Sale at the Meadowlake Park Center, 600 Beckman Road, Columbia, South Carolina 29073, Friday 11:00 am to 6:00 pm & Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, No early admission fee, Set-up Friday at 10:00 am, Cost of admission for show: Donation to The Boys & Girls Club of the Midlands requested, South Carolina Bottle Club, southcarolinabottleclub.com, Contact: Marty Vollmer, Club President, 1091 Daralynn Drive, Lexington, South Carolina 29073, 803.755.9410, martyvollmer@aol.com or Eric Warren, 803.951.8860, scbottles@aol.com February 22 Enfield, Connecticut Somers Antique Bottle Club – 44th Annual Show and Sale at St. Bernard School, 232 Pearl Street, Enfield, Connecticut 06082, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.

Early buyers at 8:00 am. On site parking.

Take exit 47-W from I-91 and follow show signs. Five minutes to school.

Admission: $2. Ages 12 and under free. Info: Rose Sokol, 860.745.7688, enfieldrose@aol.com February 27 & 28 Phoenix, Arizona 32nd Phoenix Antiques, Bottles & Collectibles Show & Sale at the North Phoenix Baptist Church, 5757 N. Central Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85017, Friday Earlybird 2:00 – 4:00 pm, General Admission 4:00 – 7:00 pm, Saturday 8:30 am – 3:30 pm, Early admission: $10, General Admission cost:

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(More) Sho-Biz $3, Set up: Friday Noon, The Phoenix Antiques, Bottles & Collectibles Club, phoenixantiquesclub.org, Contact: Patty George, Publicity, 602.908.1053, blakelycollectibles@yahoo.com February 28 Grand Rapids, Michigan 25th West Michigan Antique Bottle Club Show at the Fonger American Legion Post, 2327 Wilson, S.W., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49534, Saturday 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, No Early admission, Set-up: 8:00 am – 10:00 am, Cost of admission: $3, West Michigan Antique Bottle Club, Contact: Steve DeBoode, Show Chairman, 616.667.0214, thebottleguy@comcast.net March 8 Baltimore, Maryland The Baltimore Antique Bottle Club’s 35th Annual Show & Sale, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm., web: baltimorebottleclub.org, Physical Education Center, CCBC-Essex, 7201 Rossville Boulevard, (I-695, Exit 34), Contact: Rick Lease, 410.458.9405, finksburg21@comcast.net or Andy Agnew (for contracts), 410.527.1707, medbotls@ comcast.net March 13 & 14 Chico California 49th Annual Chico Bottle Show at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds, 2357 Fair Street, Chico, California, 95928, Friday Set-up: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm, Saturday Show: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Early admission: $5 on Friday, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm. Free Admission on Saturday.

Contact: Randy Taylor: Show Chairman, P O Box 1065, Chico, Califiornia 95927, 530.518.7369, rtjarguy@aol.com March 15 Flint, Michigan 46th Flint Antique Bottle & Collectibles Show at the Dom Polski Hall, 3415 N. Linden Road, Flint, Michigan 48504, Sunday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., No Early Admission, Cost of admission: $2, Flint Antique Bottle & Collectibles Club, Contact: Tim Buda, Show Chairman, 11353 Cook Road, Gaines, Michigan 48436, 989.271.9193, tbuda@shianet.org March 15 St. Louis, Missouri 45th Annual Antique Bottle Show –

St. Louis Antique Bottle Collectors Association at the Orlando Gardens, 4300 Hoffmeister Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, No Early admission, Admission $3, $1 off with flyer. Kids free.

Food and drinks available. Show Chair: Patt Jett, 71 Outlook Drive, Hillsboro, Missouri 63050, 314.570.6917, patsy_ jett@yahoo.com March 20 & 21 Morro Bay, California 47th Morro Bay Antique Bottle Show and Sale at the Morro Bay Veterans Hall, 209 Surf Street, Morro Bay, California 93442, Friday 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Saturday.

9:00 am to 3:00 pm, No Early admission, Set-up: Friday, 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, Free Admission, San Luis Obispo Bottle Society, San Luis Obispo Bottle Society on Facebook, Contact: Richard Tartaglia, Show Chairman, 1546 Hillcrest Place, San Luis Obispo, Caliornia 93401, 805.543.7484, dirtydiver53@gmail.com March 20 & 21 Deland, Florida The Deland M-T Bottle Collectors Club presents their 45th Antique Bottle, Insulator & Table Top collectible Show. *** New!!!! Longer Show Time Hours on Saturday *** Location is SR 44 & I-4 at the Volusia County Fairgrounds (Exit 118) Deland, Florida, Dealer set up: 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm Friday. Fee for early buyers, Friday 3:00 pm -7:00 pm and before 8:00 am Saturday is $20. Regular show Admission and parking for all buyers on Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm is FREE. (160 Sales Tables will be available for this show) For table reservations, please contact: Asst. Show Chairman: Brian Hoblick, 11721 NW County Road 236, Alachua, Florida 32615. hoblick@aol. com, 386.804.9635, Show Chairman: Dwight A. Pettit Jr., 386.956.8033, pettit9119@bellsouth.net Show contract available at our website www.mtbottleclub.com.

March 22 Wilmington, Ohio Wilmington Antique Bottle, Fruit Jar & Insulator Show (Formerly Columbus, Ohio Show) at the Roberts Centre, I-71 & US Route 68, Exit 50. The Roberts Centre was the location for the 2010 FOHBC National show that featured nearly 300

tables. 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Admission $4, No Early Buyers. Information: Joe Hardin, 937.728.9930 or jkcollectables@gmail.com March 22 Bloomington, Minnesota 44th Annual Minnesota Antique Bottle, Advertising, and Stoneware Show & Sale Sponsored by the North Star Historical Bottle Association. 9:30 am to 2:30 pm.

Admission: $5 (no early admission) NEW LOCATION! Knights of Columbus Building, 1114 American Blvd. West, Bloomington, Minnesota 55420 Contact: Jeff Springer, 651.500.0949, springer_ associates@yahoo.com March 28 Daphne, Alabama The Mobile Bottle Collectors Club’s 42nd Annual Show & Sale, will be held on Saturday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the Daphne Civic Center, 2603 US Hwy 98, Daphne, Alabama 36525. Free Admission and Bottle Appraisals. Dealer Set-up is Friday, March 27, 2015 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm and Saturday 7:00 am to 9:00 am. For more information contact: Rod Vining, 251.957.6725, E-mail: vinewood@mchsi.com March 29 Enfield, Connecticut Yankee Polecat Insulator Club, Antique Insulator, Bottle & Collectibles Show at the American Legion Hall, 566 Enfield Street (US Route 5), Enfield, Connecticut (Exit 49 off I-91) 8:00 am to 2:00 pm. Insulators, Bottles, Railroadiana, Telephone & Telegraph Collectibles, Lightning Rod Equipment.

Free Admission. Contact: John Rajpolt rajpolt@earthlink.net April 10 & 11 Antioch, California 49th Annual Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society Show & Sale at the Contra Costa County Fairgrounds (Sunset Hall), 1201 West 10th Street, Antioch, California 94509, April 10th (Friday) 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, April 11th (Saturday) 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Early admission: April 10th (Friday) 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm $10, Set-up Friday 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm, Cost of admission for show & early admission: Friday $10, Saturday FREE, Golden Gate Historical Bottle Society, Contact: Gary

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(More) Sho-Biz & Darla Antone, Show Chairpersons, 752 Murdell Lane, Livermore, California 94550, 925.373.6758, packrat49er@ netscape.net April 11 Kalamazoo, Michigan The Kalamazoo Antique Bottle Club’s 36th Annual Show & Sale, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, early buyers 8:00 am at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds, 2900 Lake Stret, Kalamazoo, Michigan, Contact: John Pastor, PO Box 227, New Hudson, Michigan 48165, 248.486.0530, jpastor@americanglassgallery.com or Mark McNee, 269.343.8393 April 11 St. Clairsville, Ohio The Ohio Valley Bottle Club’s annual Bottle & Table-Top Antiques Show, 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, early buyers 8:00 am at the J.B. Martin Recreation Center, 102 Fair Avenue, St. Clairsville, Ohio Exit 216 off I-70, Contact: Tom Chickery, 740.695.2958, tchick65@gmail.com April 12 Hutchinson, Kansas Kansas Antique Bottle & Postcard Show at the State Fairgrounds, Sunflower South Building, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Free Admission, Awards for Displays, Dealer set-up: Saturday, April 11, 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Dinner at 6:00 pm, Auction following dinner. Information: Mike McJunkin, 42 Sunflower, Hutchinson, Kansas 67502, 620.728.8304, scarleits@cox.net April 18 Salisbury, North Carolina 9th Annual Piedmont Bottle & Pottery Club Show at the Salisbury Civic Center, 315 S. Martin Luther King Avenue, Salisbury, North Carolina 28144, Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm, No early admission, Set-up: Saturday 6:30 am, Free admission, Piedmont Bottle & Pottery Club, antiquebottles.com/piedmont, Contact: John Patterson, Show chairman, 704.636.9510, ncmilks@carolina.rr.com April 19 Rochester, New York 46th Annual Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Association’s Bottle, Paper, Postcard, & Table Top Antiques Show &

Sale at Roberts Wesleyan College Voller Athletic Center, 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, New York 14624, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, Admission $4, www.gvbca.org, Show and Dealer Info: Aaron and Pamela Weber, gvbca@frontier.net 585.226.6345 May 2 Gray, Tennessee 17th Annual “State of Franklin” Antique Bottle Show off I-26 on Exit 13, Saturday, Appalachian Fairgrounds, Gray, Tennessee, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Set-up time: 7:00 am – 9:00 am, Free Admission & Door Prizes!, www.sfabca.com, Contact: Carl Bailey, 423.282.3119 May 9 Mansfield, Ohio The Ohio Bottle Club’s 37th Mansfield Antique Bottle & Advertising Show & Sale at the Richland County Fairgrounds, Trimble Road exit off of U.S. Rt. 30, 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, Donation $3, Early Admission: $25 during dealer set-up Friday May 8, 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Information: Matt Lacy, Chair, 440.228.1873, info@antiquebottlesales. com or Louis Fifer, Co-Chair, 330.635.1964, fiferlouis@yahoo.com May 9 Coventry, Connecticut The Museum of Connecticut Glass 11th Annual Outdoor Bottle and Glass Show, Rt. 44 & North River Road, Coventry, Connecticut Rain or Shine, on the historic early 19th century glass factory grounds, including Exhibits and Tours. 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, early buyers 8:00 am. www. glassmuseum.org Contact: Noel Tomas, 860.633.2944 Noel.Tomas@glassmuseum.org May 16 Lake City, Florida 2nd Annual Antique Bottle & Collectable Show & Sale at the Columbia County Fairgrounds, 438 SR 427, Lake City, Florida, Dealer set-up on Friday, May 15 from 12:00 – 7:00 pm. General admission: $3, Early Buyers Admission: $20 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm on Friday. For show and dealer contracts call Brian Hoblick 386.804.9635 or Ed LeTard 985.788.6163 .

May 17 Washington, Pennsylvania Washington County Antique Bottle Clubs 41st Annual Show & Sale at the Alpine Star Lodge, 735 Jefferson Avenue, Washington, Pennsylvania 15301, Exit 17 off I-70. Admission $3. Info: Ed Kuskie, 352 Pineview Drive, Elizabeth, Pennsylvania 15037, 412.405.9061, bottlewizard@comcast.net May 30 & 31 Santa Rosa, California – 49th Northwestern Bottle Collectors Antique Bottle & Collectible Show at the Santa Rosa Veterans Memorial Building, 1351 Maple Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404, Saturday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm & Sunday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, Early Admission $10 Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 am during dealer set-up. Set up: Saturday 9:00 am – 10:00 am, $3 General admission. $10 Early Admission, Northwestern Bottle Collectors Assn., www.oldwestbottles.com, Contact: Lou Lambert, Show Chairman, PO box 322, Graton, California 95444, 707.823.8845, nbca@comcast.net July 31 – August 2 Chattanooga, Tennessee FOHBC 2015 National Antique Bottle Show at the Chattanooga Convention Center, Sunday August 2, with dealer set-up and early buyers on Saturday.

The Chattanooga Marriott Downtown will be the host hotel and is connected to the convention center. The banquet/ bottle competition, seminars, auction, and membership meetings will be held at the Marriott. Jack Hewitt and John Joiner are serving as show co-chairpersons.

Contracts and Information FOHBC National Show 2016 August 4 – 7 Sacramento, California FOHBC 2016 National Antique Bottle Convention at the McClellan Conference Center, Host Hotel: Lions Gate Hotel.

Room Reservations Information: Ferdinand Meyer V, FOHBC President, 713.222.7979 x 115 or e-mail: fmeyer@ fohbc.org More info at FOHBC.org FOHBC National Convention

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Membership Benefits

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors cordially invites you to join a dedicated group of individuals and clubs who collect, study and display the treasured glass and ceramic gems of yesteryear.

The Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors (FOHBC) is a non-profit organization supporting collectors of historical bottles, flasks, jars, and related items. The goal of the FOHBC is to promote the collection, study, preservation and display of historical bottles and related artifacts and to share this information with other collectors and individuals.

Federation membership is open to any individual or club interested in the enjoyment and study of antique bottles. The Federation publication, Bottles and Extras, is well known throughout the hobby world as the leading publication for those interested in bottles and “go-withs”. The magazine includes articles of historical interest, stories chronicling the hobby and the history of bottle collecting, digging stories, regional news, show reports, advertisements, show listings, and an auction directory. Bottles and Extras is truly the place to go when information is needed about this popular and growing hobby.

In addition to providing strength to a national/international organization devoted to the welfare of the hobby, your FOHBC membership benefits include: • A full year subscription the Federation’s official bi-monthly publication, Bottles and Extras • One free ad per yearly membership of 100 words for use for “wanted” items, trade offers, etc.

• Eligibility for a discount at FOHBC sponsored shows (National or EXPOs) towards “early admission” or dealer table rent • Access to a knowledge of the world of antique bottle collecting unavailable elsewhere • Contact information for clubs devoted to the study of historical bottles • A forum for your writings, articles, and editorials regarding the hobby • Participation in the nomination and selection of Federation members for the Honor Roll and Hall of Fame • Federation-sponsored writing, show poster, and newsletter-design contests • Free publication assistance for your book or manuscript • And more...

We encourage Affiliated Bottle Club memberships by offering these additional benefits to your group: • Display advertising in Bottles and Extras at an increased discount of 50% • Insertion of your bottle club show ad on the Federation website to increase your show’s exposure • Links to your club website free of charge, as well as assistance with the creation of your website • Free Federation ribbon for Most Educational Display at your show • Slide programs for use at your club meetings • Participation in Federation sponsored insurance program for your club show and any other club sponsored activities Finally…

We need your support! Our continued existence is dependent upon your participation as well as expanding our membership. The Federation is the only national organization devoted to the enjoyment, study, preservation, collection, and display of historical bottles.

The FOHBC welcomes individuals who would like to contribute by running for Board positions or by sharing their expertise and volunteering their talents in other areas of interest such as contributions to our publications, assistance with the Federation’s National and EXPO shows, or through membership promotion.

If you haven’t yet joined our organization, please do so and begin reaping the benefits. If you are already a member, please encourage your friends and fellow collectors to JOIN US!!

For more information, questions, or to join the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors, please contact:

Jim Bender, PO Box 162, Sprakers, NY 12166; phone: (518) 673-8833; e-mail: jim1@frontiernet.net or visit our home page on the web at FOHBC.org

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FOHBC Individual Membership Application For Membership, complete the following application or sign up at www.fohbc.org (Please Print)

Name ____________________________ Address ____________________________ City _____________ State___________ Zip _____________ Country________ Telephone____________________________ Email Address_________________________

Do you wish to be listed in the printed membership directory? (name, address, phone number, email address and what you collect) { } Yes { } No Do you wish to be listed in the

online membership directory? (name, address, phone number,

Bottles and Extras

FREE ADS

Category: “WANTED” Maximum - 60 words Limit - One free ad per current membership year.

Category: “FOR SALE” Maximum - 100 words Limit - 1 ad per issue.

(Use extra paper if necessary.)

email address and what you collect)

Collecting Interests_____________________ { } Yes { } No

____________________________

____________________________ Would you be interested in

____________________________ serving as an officer? { } Yes { } No

Addtional Comments___________________ Would you be interested

____________________________ in contributing your bottle

knowledge by writing articles for the Bottles and Extras? { } Yes { } No

Membership/Subscription rates for one year (6 issues) (Circle One)

United States - second class $30.00 - second class for three years $75.00 - first class $45.00

Canada - first class $50.00 Other countries - first class $65.00

(all first class sent in appropriate mailer) Add an Associate Membership* to any of the above at $5.00 for each associate for each year

Name(s) of Associate(s)__________________________

Signature __________________________ Date________

*Associate Membership is available to members of the immediate family of any adult holding an Individual Membership. Children of ages 21 or older must have their own individual membership. Associate(s) Members enjoy all of the right and privledges of an Individual Membership

Please make checks or money orders payable to FOHBC and mail to: FOHBC Membership, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002 Effective 9/2011

Affiliated Club Membership for only $75.00 with liability insurance for all club sponsored events, 50% discount on advertising in the Bottles and Extras, plus much more, Contact: Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; phone: (713) 222-7979; e-mail: emeyer@fohbc.org

Clearly Print or Type Your Ad Send to: Business Manager: Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002; ph: (713) 222-7979; or better yet, email Elizabeth at: emeyer@fohbc.org

Article Submission Requirements: All Bottles and Extras articles or material need to be submitted on CD (preferable) or an email using a compressed (zipped) file. The file must be created by Microsoft Word, Publisher or Adobe N-Design so the editor does not have to retype the work. High-resolution digital images are our preferred format. Please submit digital images on a CD according to the instructions below. We will accept e-mail submissions only if the image resolution is acceptable. The e-mail or CDs must have only ONE subject per transmission to minimize confusion. Each image must be accompanied by a caption list or other identifying information. Professionalgrade equipment is a must to achieve the size and quality image we require. The highest setting on the camera should be used for maximum resolution and file size. Only high quality images will be considered. Please do not send photographic prints or scans of images—the color and quality are generally not up to par compared with digital images or slides scanned by our imaging department. We will consider exceptions for photos that can’t be easily found, such as older historical images.

We rarely use slides anymore and prefer not to receive submissions of slides due to the time and liability involved in handling them.

American Glass Gallery TM

Seeking quality consignments for our 2015 auction schedule!

Please consider these benefits that will help ensure your consignments reach their highest potential: competitive consignor rates and low buyer premiums; broad-based and extensive advertising; experience, knowledge, honesty and integrity; attention to detail and customer service.

Pictured here are items to be included in our Spring, 2015 Auction.

For more information, please feel free to contact us at your convenience.

American Glass Gallery • John R. Pastor • P.O. Box 227, New Hudson, Michigan 48165 phone: 248.486.0530 • www.americanglassgallery.com • email: jpastor@americanglassgallery.com

FOHBC C/O Elizabeth Meyer, 101 Crawford, Studio 1A, Houston, TX 77002

Please Check your information and notify us of errors.

FOHBC.org

Heckler Proudly offering the Best Bottles & glass in the World

Pictured Right: Double Eagle Historical Flask, bright yellow green with an olive tone, early Pittsburgh district, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1820-1840. Extremely rare, unique color!

Auction 120 - Spring 2015

www.hecklerauction.com info@hecklerauction.com 860-974-1634 79 Bradford Corner Road, Woodstock Valley, CT 06282