Old Times V23 N03 Mar 2013 by Newsboy

Spendy trip . . . page 12

Fetching originals . . . page 14

Plumbing artifacts . . . page 17

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Section One

Vol. 23 No. 3

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“All That’s Old is News”

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March 2013

Old car addiction

1910 Buick Model 14. Dick Pellow gets behind the wheel of his 1910 Buick Model 14. Although he is not going anywhere at the moment, he has driven this red gem in about twenty 116-mile New London Car Runs. (Photos by Julie Holmquist)

by Julie Holmquist ST. PAUL, MINN.--Dick Pellow’s two-story garage is a car show in itself. Upstairs, approximately twenty-five antique cars sit side-to-

side, end-to-end with narrow paths Several await repair in the basement. between. “Every one of these cars “I’m so far out of room that I keep you could get in and step on the starter and go,” said Pellow. Car addiction Altogether he has over 40 cars. Continued on page 3

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STOREWIDE SALE March 9 & 10

Roseville Imperial Vase • $425.00

Civil War Era Folding Camp Chair • $225.00 Marx Flintstones Playset $275.00

l Booth Ful of Qualityg Advertisin Items 1950’s Japanese TV Robot $375.00

Marx Battery Op Flintstones Toy $215.00

1948 U of M Homecoming Pinback • $29.00

Rookwood Moss Rose Vase $225.00

Heisey Custard Table Set $235.00

Pre WWI Fenton Red Ribbed Carnival Glass Vase • $325.00

1813 Wrought Iron Hand Cuffs $275.00

Arts & Crafts Plant Stand $165.00 1950’s Cowboy 5-Piece Furniture Set • $699.00

Quimper Tea Set • $150.00

NASA Spaceman Windup $75.00

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763-576-1871 1948 Cadillac Model 225. This 1948 Cadillac Model 225 has a limo body minus jump seats. It was owned by a funeral parlor. Pellow bought it at the Barrett-Jackson auction and added an engine.

Thursday through Sunday

March 14th, - 17th

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1956 Chevrolet Bel Air Hard Top. When Pellow bought this Chevy in Arizona, it was in rough shape. He took the body off to check through each part. Now he drives this car more than any other.

Car addiction

Cont. from page 1 1905 Cadillac. A 1905 Cadillac is Pellow’s oldest car. He figured it was a “Sunday-go-to-church car.” Pellow added a motor.

my eyes shut when I go somewhere,” said Pellow.

Pellow is a longtime body man but didn’t collect cars until

Car addiction Cont. on page 4

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1925 Ford Pickup Truck. Most of Pellow’s cars are restored in traditional colors, unlike this 1925 Ford pickup truck, which was originally green. Contrasting colors make the black horn on the outside of the car under the headlight stand out. Horns were placed inside the pickup after 1935.

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1936 Hudson Terraplane. As far as Pellow knows, only three 1936 Hudson Terraplanes have survived. The economical car runs well but has six cylinders instead of eight. It’s a convertible with suicide doors--doors hinged on the edge nearest the rear of the car--and a rumble seat in back.

1908 Buick. Four years ago, Pellow built three 1908 Buicks when the Nationals came to Rochester.

Car addiction

smashed in a fatal accident. He restored it, kept it, and his collec1979. That year, he tion grew from there. bought a ’35 Ford Cab- None of the cars are for riolet that had been sale, and he only shows

a car run in Wisconsin. It completely burned up, but no one would know from the beautiful body reconstructed by Pellow’s late son-inlaw. At the back wall, Pellow showed his oldest car. “Here’s Grandpa over here.” The 1905 Cadillac has a crank starter and no roof. The steering wheel is on the right, a carryover from horsedrawn days. Carmakers used both positions before permanently set-

Cont. from page 3

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1948 GMC Pickup. This 1948 GMC pickup farm truck came from North Dakota. It’s rust free because they don’t use salt there.

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1929 Nash. This 1929 Nash is a four-door Landau. The clothcovered top with s-shaped bar makes it look like other models where the roof folds down. The trunk looks like a separate suitcase on the back. It also has shades, popular at the time.

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his private museum by word of mouth appointment. “Otherwise we wouldn’t get any work done downstairs,” he said. Most cars come in rough shape. “We disassemble the car down to nothing, and we just build the car right over again from scratch. That way you get ’em done, and done right, and you get everything looked at and checked,” said Pellow. He and two hired men use reconstructed mechanisms and rare parts. A woodworker rebuilds the oldest bodies. “That’s all wood,” said Pellow of the shiny red 1910 Buick, Model 14. He knocked on the fenders to identify the few metal parts. The car once caught fire on 1935 Ford Cabriolet. The first car in Pellow’s collection. Sticker price: $500.

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922 Ford Model T Convertible Coupe. The roof of convertible straps down to the windshield frame. Open sides made a cold ride in winter. “They had some with manifold heaters,” said Pellow, which utilized engine heat. The ooga horn on the door was a popular accessory.

1935 Ford Roadster. In 1935, the Ford Roadster would have cost $300 new. Snap on windows differentiate it from the Cabriolet. Pellow only got the midsection but added everything needed to make it just like a factory-new 1935 Ford.

Car addiction

the acetylene to form a gas. This was piped to Cont. from page 4 the lanterns, where it tling on the left side was lit. like the majority of oth- Many cars had 1925 Studebaker. Two old maids took their eggs to town in this 1925 Studebaker. The paint is er countries. “1913 was wooden wheel spokes. original, including two stripes all the way around the last year of the Pellow estimated these below the windows. right-hand drives” in were made up into the the U.S., said Pellow. 1920s. Back then, car Other changes MINN.--Gretchen events. For more infor- lights burned acetylene. came later. The wheels Schaumann’s Mimi- mation, consult mimi- A two-part canister on of his 1935 Ford fiveToria’s Designs, the toriasdesigns.blogspot. the running board let window coupe had water slowly drip onto metal spokes like a bilead article in The Old com online. Times February 2013 issue, are available at Antique Mall of Rogers; Marishka’s Shoppe in St. Cloud; Massie Creek in Nisswa; and Celebrating GetFresh Vintage in 45 Years! Lanesboro. (since 1967) also Schaumann sells her designs at Junk Bonanza events and Junk Market Style

cycle, but from 1936 to 1939, Ford switched to a Banjo wheel with a large five-bolt pattern. In 1940, hydraulic brakes came along, and the shift moved from

the floor to the steering column. Several of Pellow’s cars have notable con-

Car addiction Cont. on page 7

Editor’s Note

John’s Antiques

Specializing in Lamps & Lamp Repair

Har Mar Show in March --PRESS RELEASE ROSEVILLE, MINN.--The first Juno Promotions antiques show and sale of 2013 will be held at the Har Mar Mall in Roseville, Minn., just north of St. Paul, during the first weekend of March. The show begins Friday, March 1 and runs through Sunday, March 3. Free admission. Hours are Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Har Mar Mall is located north of the state fairgrounds at 2100 N. Snelling Ave. For information, contact 651-455-2180 or NAJuno1@aol.com

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Local collectors host bottles & more show --PRESS RELEASE BLOOMINGTON, MINN.--The 42nd Annual Minnesota Antique Bottle, Advertising, and Stoneware Show & Sale will take place on Sunday, March 24, at the Crowne Plaza & Suites in Bloomington, Minn. from 9:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

Admission is $5. The Crowne Plaza & Suites is located at the southeast corner of 34th Avenue South and American Boulevard Parking is free in the hotel ramp, and the hotel restaurant will be open all day. Nearly 60 dealers from across the Midwest will join

members of the hosting clubs, Minnesota’s First Antique Bottle Club and North Star Historical Bottle Club, for this special event. All manner of bottles and related memorabilia from yesterday’s brewery, distillery, saloon, barbershop, country store, pharmacy and soda

De Pere in mid-March

fountain will be offered for sale. Red Wing stoneware and a variety of antique advertising items, from beer trays to country store coffee and tobacco tins, will also be for sale. Please call 952221-0915 or e-mail steve@ antiquebottledepot.com for more information.

--PRESS RELEASE DE PERE, WIS.-The De Pere Antique Show & Sale will be held in De Pere, Wis., on Saturday, March 16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Schuldes Sports Center at 3rd and Marsh on the campus of St. Norbert College.

Admission, $4.50, good both days; kids under 16, free. De Pere lies five miles south of Green Bay and Lake Michigan. Take Green Bay Highway 41 to Exit 163 and go east to 3rd. For information call AR Promotions at 715-355-5144.

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1956 Mercury Club Coupe. “They were very popular,” said Pellow. This was a repossessed vehicle.

Oakland c. 1929. This circa 1929 Oakland has shades and bud vases inside. General Motors bought Oakland in 1930 and discontinued this car in favor of the look-alike Pontiac model.

the United States,” said Pellow. Ford sold 15 Cont. from page 5 million Model Ts and nections, like the iconic switched over to the Model T Ford. “That’s Model A only after “he where Henry made all of his money. He was Car addiction Cont. on page 9/10 the first billionaire in

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1936 Ford Deluxe Phaeton. Ford made only 5,555 Deluxe Phaetons in 1936. Pellow said the second windshield was to protect the ladies’ hairdos. This was a “straight car,” meaning Pellow got it in good shape.

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1937 Studebaker. “Car hadn’t run for years,” said Pellow. After adding gas and touching the starter, this 1937 Studebaker “ran as smooth and nice as could be.” Studebaker made wagons in the 1850s.

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Cedar Falls show opens March 22 --PRESS RELEASE CEDAR FALLS, IOWA—Melting Pot Productions proudly announces the 19th

Annual UNI-Dome Antique & Collectibles Show in Cedar Falls, Iowa, from Friday, March 22 through

Sunday, March 24. More than 150 exhibitors from across the country will present their best antique and

collectible wares. p.m. to 9 p.m.; The UNI-Dome is Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 located at 2401 Hudson p.m.; and Sunday, 10 Rd. in Cedar Falls. a.m. to 4 p.m. Hours are Friday, 4 Admission, $7.

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9 Undercarriage. Pellow rebuilds the undercarriage mechanisms to running order.

Antiques Bel Air

Most of Pellow’s cars come in rough shape, like this 1929 Buick Roadster.

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Monday - Saturday 10:30-5:30 Sunday 12:00 -5:00

911 Mainstreet Hopkins, MN

952-933-1144

Blake Antiques QUALITY ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES FrOm 1850-1950

• Jewelry • Sterling • Art Pottery • Vintage • Clothing • Furniture • Decorative • Arts • Dolls • Cottage

40 Dealers 7,500 Sq. Ft. of Quality Antiques

Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm Sunday 12pm-5pm

952-930-0477

901 Mainstreet • Hopkins, MN

HOPKINS

ANTIQUE MALL

Retro Wanderlust 612-760-2600

68 Dealers With 10,000 Sq. Ft. On 2 Levels

8 12th Ave S., Hopkins, MN

1008 Mainstreet, Hopkins, MN 55343

3,000+ sq. ft. of 50’s, 60’s and 70’s furniture, decor and vintage clothes.

Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11-6; Sun. 11-5 ***The China Wizard, JoAn Miller will be here Saturday, March 9, Noon-3 pm

A Wonderful Mixture of Antiques & Collectibles Gift Certificates Available • We Accept Visa/MC

(952) 931-9748

www.HopkinsAntiqueMall.com

Just off the SW corner of 12th & Main

OPEN Thurs-Sat 11-5 Sun Noon-4

Buying quality pieces or entire estates

Find us on

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March 2013

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1913 Cadillac Tow Truck. This tow truck was converted from the front part of a 1913 Cadillac fourseater phaeton and used to advertise Ernest Holmes Co. Automobile Repairing. “It was clocked at Indianapolis speedway at 73 miles an hour,” said Pellow. He thinks the wheel spokes may be white ash. Pellow “couldn’t believe it” when he once encountered the owner of the phaeton’s back end. Temperature Gauge. Updated The 10-14-07 temperature gauge on the hood of the 1913 Cadillac tow truck turned red if overheated.

Car addiction

The Northwest Lakes Antiques Trails DETROIT LAKES

Moorhead Antique Mall

“An Old Friends Cottage”

Pelican Lake

NEW YORK MILLS The Cat’s Pajamas

New Location! 42672 Co. Hwy. 137

228

(218) 385-2150/www.CatsPJs.com

Perham

Lake Lida

Rush Lake

Wadena

Ottertail Lake

OPEN 10 to 6 • 7 days • 218-287-1313 •

May-Aug: Wed-Sat: 10-5 Or call 320-333-6236 for Apptmt.

New York New York MillsMills

108

Pelican Rapids

www.MoorheadAntiqueMall.com

Fergus Falls

Staples 210

Motley

2811 SE Main Ave, Moorhead

Lincoln Lincoln

Antique Gallery Mall

324 Main Ave (605)692-4448 / (507)920-7687 Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm

TriStateAntiquesTrailMap 5/18/2010

Quality Antiques in a friendly setting!

An Old Times Antiques Trails19Map

Threads of Memories

406 Main Ave & 411 4th Street (605)697-7377 Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm

Arlington 14

I-29

415 W 18th (1/2 blk. E of MN Ave) (605)988-0093 Mon-Sat: 10am-5pm; Sun: Noon-4

Madison

Lake Benton

500 ft. E of I-29 at Exit 73 Open Daily / (605)368-9999 www.dakplains.com

Humboldt

Pipestone

Antiques, dolls, rubber stamps...

I-229

Tea 18

115

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71 Lakefield

MINNESOTA IOWA

Sibley 60

Estherville 71

Open year-round by chance or appointment. Historic RR freight depot full of antiques.

Hwy 9 Antiques

Spirit Lake

Okoboji

200 Oak St (507) 794-5275

Estherville, IA

Jackson

I-90

9 I-29

Windom

Worthington

Luverne Sioux Falls

Depot Antiques

115

Historic Creamery at 521 E Main St Mon-Sat 10-5 / (507) 859-2929

Hartford

Fond Memories at the Creamery

Sleepy Eye, MN

Sleepy Eye

Walnut Grove

General line incl. glassware & primitives.

Lost Marbles Antiques

59 14

MINNESOTA

SOUTH DAKOTA

Brookings

Antiques On 18th

Dakota Plains Antiques & Collectibles

Hwy 10 at Lincoln, by AOK Engines (218) 575-2765 M, Tu, Th, Fr, Sat 10-5; Sun 12-4 6mi S of Motley / 20mi N of Little Falls

Walnut Grove, MN

Marshall

A wide variety at reasonable prices!

LostMarblesAntiques@midconetwork.com

Garage Sale Antiques

210

The Tri-State Antiques Trails

Brookings, SD

1821 S Minnesota Ave (605)271-7698 Mon-Sat: 10am - 5pm

LINCOLN

64 10

I-94 Eastbound exit 2A • I-94 Westbound exit 2B

Sioux Falls, SD

Mon-Sat 10-5:30; Sun 12-5 Facebook.com/SulainesAntiques

Barnesville

Storewide Discounts!

(218) 844-6830/SuLainesAntiques.com

Detroit Lakes Detroit Lakes

Friday, March 22 - Sunday, March 24

603 Hwy 10 E

Park Rapids

Audubon

Spring Sale

SuLaine’s Antique Mall

An Old Times Antiques Trail Map

“Quality Antiques uniquely displayed” A creative mix of country, cottage, antiques, & seasaonal decor.

fought tooth and nail” coln Model 169A was against the idea. once owned by Edward Pellow’s 1929 Lin- Bremer, the banker kid-

Cont. from page 7/9

Highway 9 West (712)362-3709 Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: Noon-5 4,000 sq. ft. of Quality Antiques. Specializing in room-ready oak furniture!

napped by gangsters. Pellow is not sure what car he was driving when kidnapped; police reports say it was a sedan. This was probably his wife’s car. It later belonged to a welder who towed his welding gear behind the powerful engine. One of only three remaining Hudson ’36

Car addiction Cont. on page 11

Saint Pat’s Day Toy Show --PRESS RELEASE BLOOMINGTON, MINN.--Our spring toy show returns to the Knights of Columbus Bloomington in Bloomington, Minn., on Saint Patrick’s Day, March 17. This one-day only show opens at 8 a.m. and runs to 2 p.m. Early arrivers get the pick of the crop from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and pay $5. Admission after 10 a.m. costs only $1. There will still be lots of vintage and antique toys, dolls, and advertising there, because dealers will constantly be restocking. Kids under 10 always free. The show is located at 1114 American Blvd. W. Take I-494 to the Lyndale Avenue exit. Travel south one block and take a right onto American Boulevard. For information call 612-770-6188.

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1929 Lincoln Model 169A. Edward Bremer, a banker once kidnapped by gangsters, owned this 1929 Lincoln Model 169A. The welder who later owned it sent away the seats for reupholstering just before he died, so Pellow had to get new seats made.

1925 Packard. “When I was a kid, if your father had a Packard, he was pretty well off,” Pellow said.

Car addiction

Terraplanes belongs to hood ornament. “When Pellow showed the Pellow. The big yellow I was a kid I always Hudson at the 2012 car sports a rare red called that the cigar.” Twin Cities Auto Show

Cont. from page 10

Antiquing in Lonsdale

New Ulm

•

and did a radio interview with Joe Soucheray. Pellow still restores cars in the basement. They include a pile of 1913 Buick parts, another Model T, and a three-window Ford coupe that’s getting a street-rod undercarriage.

Minnesota ANTIQUES PLUS 28 N Minnesota St. New Ulm, MN 56073

• Madelia

(507) 359-1090 Mon.-Sat. 10-5 • Sun. 12-4

Janesville

Mankato Rapidan

MANKATO

Waseca

Pond Road Antiques

111 Butterworth St., Mankato, MN

1 block N of Perkins on Hwy 169

Including Janesville, Madelia, Mankato, New Ulm, Rapidan, St. Peter, and Waseca YOUR TOWN HERE

PO Box 411 • Sauk Centre, MN 56378

10,000 sq ft One-owner Shop

Melissa & Doug Toy’s ® *

507-278-4808 507-278-4808

* Dishes * it takes two

Cell: 507-340-5794 Cell: 507-340-5794 • Handcrafted items 19075 Rapidan 19075 RapidanAvenue Ave., Serving Light • GiftsLunch Downtown Rapidan56001 Downtown Rapidan, and• Antiques Desserts

Handiwork

C ards

and by chance or apointment

An eclectic blend of art and antiques including vintage postcards and vinyl.

September 13, 14 & 15 9:30am -20, 4:30pm September 21 & 22 Thursday-Saturday Other times open 10 am - 4 pm by Chance or Appointment! Other times by chance A Lovely Collection of or appointment

Open Th-Fri: 11 - 6 • Sat: 10 - 5

Vintage * Retro * Records * Watkins * Aprons

March 19th - 23rd Occasional 9:30am - 4:30pm Sale Dates April 16th - 20th

521 N. Riverfront Dr. Mankato, MN 56001

ST. PETER St. Nick’s Antiques

41214 - 436th St. • St. Peter, MN (Hwy. 99 west of st. Peter 6mi rigHt on Co. rd 13 for 2-1/2mi rigHt on 436tH street 1/4mi)

507-931-4180

Hours: Wed-Fri 11-5 • Sat 11-4 Sun Noon- 5 Antiques • Collectibles Bobble-heads Memorabilia • Twins for sale.

MANKATO A ntique W Arehouse 25 PLUS Booths Available To Dealers & Collectors FEATURES Roseville • Pink/Green Depression Glass Furniture • Primitives • Carnival Glass

125 Ruth Street (Behind the Bobber Shop)

507-388-1824 • Mankato

Hours: Tues - Sat 10am-6pm • Sun 12-4pm

JANESVILLE Ms. Mac's Antiques and Coffee Shop

unique multi-dealer shop M-T-Th-Fri.-Sat. 11-5:30 Alocated in the heart of Old Sun. 1-4 • Closed Wed. Town that unites the

100 North Main Street • Janesville, MN Phone: (507) 234-2226 An "ever-changing" variety of country and primitives uniquely displayed in a century-old building OPEN: Tues. thru Sat. 10-5 Closed Sundays & Mondays

WASECA

106 N State St • Waseca, MN 56093

Furniture • Collectibles Glass & Pottery • Home Accents • Gifts PastPresentAntiquesAndGifts.com

HOURS:

A large selection of glass, porcelain, pottery, furniture, jewelry, pictures, lamps, books, primitives & more.

* Quilts * Rugs * Furniture * Jewelry

wly Opened !

Old Town Antiques & Mercantile

(507) 386-0600

RAPIDAN

Ann’s EmporiumNe 507.642.8881

MANKATO

615 South Front Street 507-345-7551

MADELIA 101 Center Ave N

507.386.7663

OPEN Wed-Sat 11-5

There’s Always Room for One More Shop in The Old Times! Call or email for information: Lia Doyscher (715) 442-2147 Lia.D@TheOldTimes.com The Old Times

Open Daily Mon-Sat 10-5 • Sun 12-5

MANKATO

photojournalist, researcher, and piano teacher who enjoys learning about history.

South-Central NEW ULM

St. Peter

“It’s a terrible addiction,” said Pellow. “I mean there’s no cure for it whatsoever--but you enjoy every minute of it.” Julie Holmquist is a

present with the past.

Treasure Chest Antiques

(507) 833-1716 ~ HOURS ~ Mon- Sat: 10am-5pm • Sun: 1pm-5pm Large selection of stoneware, fishing lures, beer lights, coins and much more!

Open 7 Days a Week: M-F 10-5 • Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-4 1101 N. State St., Waseca, MN 56093

(507) 835-4000

March 2013

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I like postcards, but most of the time I pick my own grabbed up items that had signs asking people not to. Eventually we came upon a postcard booth full of meticulously sorted and labeled boxes. “Postcards!” exclaimed Molly. “I just love postcards. I’m going to find some to send to my friends.” I began my own search. Yikes, the vendor was not shy about pricing. Many were marked $20. “Look at this,” said Molly. “Here’s a postcard of the hotel I stayed in when I was in Hawaii. My room was this one, right here.” She pointed at a

by Joan Sween My neighbor called last Saturday. She wondered if her niece, Molly, could go to the big antiques show and flea market with me. I had met Molly. She was a nice enough young woman, but words such as “flake,” “screw loose,” and “air head” also come to mind. “Um…,” I said, searching for an excuse. “Wonderful!” said my neighbor. “I’ll tell her you’ll pick her up.” It was hard to believe Molly was in her 20s. She put things back in the wrong place, opened cases without asking, and

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window with the tip of a ball point pen. “See, we were right on the beach.” She handed the card to me. Oh boy. The tip of her pen had left a little dot of ink on the card, and when she handed it to me, my thumb had landed right on that spot and smeared the ink. I tried to wipe it off. I only made the smear worse. The vendor was grimly watching me. I handed him the card and said, “I’ll take that.” After I convinced Molly to put her pen away, we browsed happily for a little while. “Well, why won’t

Crow Wing Antiques

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BUT... Come in and be wonderfully suprised by how big we are!

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these fit?” I heard Molly say. I looked up to see her trying to stuff a wad of cards into a toosmall space. She had pushed so hard the last card in the batch had bent in half. “Wait! Wait!” I said. “Let’s see what you’ve got there.” She had approximately 50 cards from Hawaii and about the same number from Texas, and was trying to put them behind the tab that said “Michigan.” I separated the cards and put each batch where it belonged. I handed the bent card to the vendor and said, “I’ll take

218-534-3700

buy - sell - consign - appraisals - internet sales

3,500 Sq. Ft. of Antiques, Collectibles, & Books Good Quality - Well Priced!

A Multi-Dealer Shop!

2 Levels!

Stop and visit the

Lindbergh Country Antique Shops Antiques • used Furniture & AppliAnces ridgeline BoAt docks & liFts CLOSED Fish houses • 20+ Vendors

for our spring re-opening With Lots of neW inventory. We Wish everyone a safe & heaLthy Winter!

us onLine and on facebook!

1979 W HWY 27 SWANVILLE, MN 56382 320-547-9975 12 Mi W LittLe FaLLs HWy #27

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ANTIQUES & COUNTRY LANES 4

Waverly

LitchfieLd, Mn

SIBLEY ANTIQUES 100 N Sibley Ave • Litchfield, MN

Tues.-saT. 10-5 sunday noon-5 Closed Mondays

Mondays & Tuesdays by chance

S STAY HOP & FOR LUNC H! Crick at et Me Tea R adow oom

Very Vintage

109 Sibley Avenue North Litchfield, Minnesota 55355 320-593-0888

www.ShopVeryVintage.com

Cont. on page 13

Unique Crosby , MN Dealer Space Available

www.hallett-abbey.com OPEN YEAR ROUND!

re In-Sto ! LS SPECIA

HAllett Antique emporium

HOURS: Monday-Friday, 9:30 am-5 pm • Saturdays, 9:30 am-4 pm CLOSED Sundays and Holidays 79 East Broadway, Little Falls, MN 56345 Store: 320-632-5350 Home: 320-632-6796

28 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441

Antiques

Abbey House Antiques 27 W. Main St. Crosby, MN 56441

218-546-5444 218-546-8311 7 Days a Week • 9:30 AM-5:30 PM

St. Cloud AreA Antique ShopS hiStoriC doWntoWn St. Cloud

WAite pArk

Olson’s

House of Oldies

A selection of over 200 quality pieces: Clocks, Furniture, Lamps, Music Boxes.

25 DEALERS

Dealer’s Choice

Antique Capital of The Lakes Area

“Quality that speaks from the house of antiques.” Since 1965

320-693-7335

Open Wed thru Sat, 9ish -5 pm

this.” Then I showed Molly how to take one card out at a time, let her finger on one hand keep the place, examine it with her other hand, and put it back in the same place unless she intended to buy it. We went back to looking at cards. Suddenly Molly said, “Ohmygosh!” I looked up to see she had dropped a handful of postcards. We both scrambled to pick them up. They all looked okay, except one had tire marks from a stroller and one had heavy tread marks from a man in work boots. Enough was enough, I

Little Falls

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thought to myself. “You’ll have to buy these two,” I said. “I intended to buy them all, but I don’t want those two that have dirt all over them,” she said stubbornly. I didn’t argue. I handed the two dirty ones to the vendor and said, “I’ll take these.” “Okay, we’d better be moving along,” I said to Molly. “Add up your postcards and pay the vendor.” “How much are they?” she said. “I don’t see a sign.” “They’re priced on the back in pencil.” She gasped. “Some of these say $20! I thought they would be one or two dollars each! I don’t want them at that price!” I found where each one of her cards belonged and put it back while she browsed jewelry in the next booth. The vendor handed me a small sack with the damaged postcards.

1776 Stripper.

Quality Professional Restoration

Phyl & Dale 241 - 10th Ave. N. Waite Park, MN 56387 By Chance or Appointment

(320) 251-4442

www.OlsonsOldies.com

Antiques Gallery Featuring 19th & Early 20th Century

China – Glassware – Pictures – Silver Jewelery Primitives & Furniture

Open Mon.-Sat. 10-5

Other Hours by Chance or Appointment

(320) 202-9068

619 Mall St. Germain • Downtown St. Cloud antiques@cloudnet.com

Vintage Collectible Paper Items

postcards • magazines road and plat maps cookbooks • sheetmusic valentines • tradecards

Paper Collector the

Specializing in Ephemera

Open Daily 9:30-6 • Sat. til 4 • Closed Sun.

320.251.2171 Downtown St. Cloud • 26 North 7th Avenue (Across from the Court House)

All Major Credit Cards

711 w st. germain st in historic downtown saint cloud arts, antiques and the eclectic a fun place to shop! Visit our McCoy room!

hours mon - fri 10am - 6pm sat 10am - 4pm

320-257-3387

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The Old Times As we walked Copyright © 2013 Dealer’s Choice away, Molly said, Joan Sween Cont. from page 12 “Eighty dollars! You “Eighty dollars,” he must really like Joan Sween, an antiques dealer in said. postcards!”

Friends gather at Bachman’s

13 southeastern Minnesota, is the author of Nice Girls Don’t Bite, a paranormal mystery featuring two Minnesota

Nice antiques dealers, and of a collection of her columns titled, like her column, Dealer’s Choice.

B ud ’ s B arn Parkers Prairie, MN

The Prairie Potholes Antiques Trails

--PRESS RELEASE BLOOMINGTON, MINN.--A Gathering of Friends 08-11-08 Antiques Paynesville Market will appear Thursday through SunRichmondThe Antique Cellar Belgrade 305 day, April 4 through An Old Times Antiques Trail Map 23 Cold Augusta Ave 22 Spring (320) 243-7605 April 7, at Bachman’s 71 Paynesville 7 Days/wk: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 flagship store in Min55 Closed 9 Watkins Mondays Jan-Apr. We Buy! 9 neapolis at 6010 Lyn- Benson Eden Valley New 4 104 dale Ave. S. Bachman’s London Eden Valley 12 10 3 3 has been famous for its 10 27 Spicer Lost & Found floral arrangements and 22 200 State St. N (Highways 55 & 22) home decorations for Willmar (320) 453-5678 12 Litchﬁeld decades. Mon-Sat 9:30 - 5:30 The spring show It’s Worth The Drive! 22 71 features architectural and garden finds, primSpicer 59 23 Montevideo itives, European wares, Clara City 7 34 Belltower Antique MallPark cottage and industrial Rapids 118 Lake Ave looks, and more. (320) 796-5515 22 4 Granite Hours are Thursday Falls Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 Detroit and Friday, 9 a.m. to 8 Lakes 25 Dealers. 212 34 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. 212 to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, Granite Falls Willmar 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. L&J’s Antiques Long Lake Antiques For information Prairie Mercantile 110 E Hwy 212 • (320) 564-9094 614 Benson Ave. (1 Blk N of Hwy 8879 Long Lake Road contact 651-247-9935 7 Days/wk: Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-4 12 and 7th Street W.) (Off County 27 - 5 mi. N of Willmar) 71 or 651-688-6384 or log FLEA MARKETS: May through September (320) 894-4869 For Appointments (320) 235-1322 10 onto www.agatherin- 2nd Sat. & Sun. - NO CHARGE to set-up Tues-Sun 10am-5pm; Closed Mon Open Saturdays - 10:30 -5:00 goffriends.net

A One-Owner Antique Shop Furniture • Glassware • Tools Decoys • Toys • Redwing OPEN YEAR ROUND Mon- Sat, 10 - 5 Sunday, 12 - 5

(218) 338-6166

Anniv0th ersar y S

ale!

Located On State Highway 29 15 mi North of Alexandria or 3 mi South of Parkers Prairie, MN

Jan Watson’s

Long Lake Antiques

OFF BROADWAY

ANTIQUES

OPEN

Long La

Height of Land Lake

Toad Lake

Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 5pm

Detroit Lake

521 Sinclair Lewis Ave Sauk Centre, MN

320-351-7700

Little Pine Lake

The Central Lakes Antiques Trails Big Pine Lake

Perham

Dent

Star Lake

108

Rush Lake

Buchanan Lake

Otter Tail Lake

An Old Times Antiques Trail Map

Exit 54

Fergus Falls

210

Fergus Falls

15 mi. N of Alex. on Hwy. 29 (218) 338-6166 Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 12-5 OPEN YEAR ROUND.

210 35

Collectors Corner

221 W Lincoln (Riverfront Square) (218) 736-2210 Mon-Fri 10-5; Sat 9:30-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND. Closed Sun.

78 46 Exit 67

Lake Miltona

Exit 82

Alexandria 517 Broadway St. (320) 762-8990 Mon-Fri: 9-6; Sat: 9-5:30; Sun: 12-4 OPEN YEAR ROUND.

Lake Darling

Long Prairie

Osakis

Exit 103 27

314 First Ave. North (320) 732-4800 Closed Jan, Feb, Mar Re-opening April 2012. www.PasTime-Antiques.com

Lake Osakis

Alexandria Herman

PasTime Antiques

Geneva Lake

Exit 97

Lake Mary

Sauk Centre

Exit 114

Hidden Treasures

Maple Lake

114

110 5th Ave. West (320) 763-1655 OPEN Mon-Sat 11am - YEAR ROUND. “A UNIQUE SHOP”

Lake Reno

•

Lowry

Now & Then Antique Mall

Exit 127

Exit 131

Glenwood

Vintage House Antiques

(701) 730-0101 Mon-Fri: 10-5; Sat: 10-6; Sun 11-5 Alexandria’s Newest Antique Mall!

(320)634-3618•(320)491-7752 Mon - Sat: 9:30-5 (Closed Tues) Sun: 11-4

Freeport

Lake Minnewaska

Glenwood

Viking Antiques

Melrose

Memoryville

Starbuck

Morris

Viking Plaza Mall, 3015 S. Hwy 29 701 N Franklin

Sauk Centre

Donnelly 114

601 Broadway St. (320) 763-6467 Mon-Sat: 10-5; Sun: 12-4 YEAR-ROUND Mall of 4 Floors

Long Prairie

Lake Ida

Lake Carlos

Yesterday’s

521 Main Street South (320) 761-6572 Open Tues-Fri: 10-5; Sat: 9-3 Gifts, Home Decor & Primitives

Browerville

Exit 77

Elbow Lake

Our Neck of the Woods

Clarissa

Lake Christina

Pelican Lake

Browerville

Eagle Bend

Parkers Prairie

Ashby

Exit 55 Antiques

Off I-94, exit 55 at County Rd 1 (218) 998-3088 Open Every Day - 10am - 5pm Fun, fabulous treasures!

Bud’s Barn Antiques

West Battle Lake

Exit 57

Crooked Willow

11181 Cty Rd 82 SE (6 mi. E of Alex.) (320) 859-3620 Re-Opening in May, 2013. Shop online: CrookedWillow.net

Parkers Prairie

Main Street Gallery

Main Street & Sinclair Lewis Ave (320) 491-1072 Open Year Round Antiques & Local Artisans

Off Broadway Albany Antiques 521 Sinclair Lewis Ave (320) 351-7700 OPEN Tues-Sat: 10-5 Jan Watson’s Back Again!

Osakis

Blast From the Past

Grandpa’s Attic & Gifts 4

Antiques, collectibles, 2nd hand.

Les Kouba prints / Used furniture

125 Central (320) 859-4500 OPEN Mon-Sat 10-5 YEAR ROUND!

Hwy 27 (Nokomis St.) & 1st Ave (320) 766-0394 OPEN DAILY 10-5 YEAR ROUND!

Antiques Osakis

26 West Main (320) 859-9320 “Closed for the Season” Re-Opening in May 2013.

Design Trends of the Mid-20th Century

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True originals--ceramics by Josef Smack dab

in the middle by Donald-Brian Johnson

“Good Night” angels, incised Josef Originals. 3¾ in. h., $30-35/pr.

by Donald-Brian Johnson There are thousands of them. Literally. Enter the words “Josef Originals” on any online auction site, and “Sleeping Santa,” Josef limitless listings Originals Japan. 5 in. appear, each of a h., $25-30.

~ 16th Annual ~

MADISON ANTIQUE

15th Annual

Showcase & Sale

EXHIBITION HALL AT THE ALLIANT CENTER

Exhibition hall at thE alliant CEntEr 1919 Alliant Energy Way, Madison, WI

y Way, Madison, WI 53713 — I-90 to Hwy 12/18 West, Exit 262 North Rimrock Road

(I-90 to Hwy 12/18 W, Exit 262 N Rimrock Rd)

day, April 28th, 2012 • 9am-6pm Saturday, May 4th • 9 am - 5 pm May 5th • 10 am - 4 pm ay, AprilSunday, 29th, 2012 • 10am-3pm

Admission $6 • Under 16 Free (Good for both days!)

turing 55($1.00 oF the Finest OFFMidwest’s admission with this deAlers ad - Limit 2~Copies OK.) s in Pottery, FEATURING Mission, Victorian, Deco, Stoneware, Cutglass, Primitives, 50 OF THE MIDWEST’S FINEST DEALERS erican, Furniture, Sporting, Toys, Paper, Advertising and MORE! Offering Antiques in Pottery, Mission, Victorian, Deco,

he show ou’s air

“Sakura” and “Cho Cho” geishas, Josef Originals California. 11 in. h., $100-125/pr.

fetching ceramic figurine. Hoop-skirted maidens, “birthday party” girls bearing birthstone-bedecked bouquets. Poodles and pussycats. Sleeping Santas. Kimono-clad geishas, graceful ballerinas, playful

pixies, and winsome young lovers. What do they all have in common? Each and every one owes its existence to the creative mind of designer

Smack Dab

Cont. on page 15

Stoneware, Cutglass, Primitives, American, Professional Antiques ~ verbal The Native Wisconsin Historical Furniture, Sporting, Toys, Paper, Advertising, appraisals (no coins or jewelry) Society will have a Retro booth and MORE! $1 each, limit 2 (smalls only)

Find a way to $50.00 get there! unt admissions with this ad (limit 2.Scavenger Copies okay).Hunt! Cash Drawing a Treasure, Win a prize, ing $6 • Bring a friend or twoFind ~ Carpooling is Green! Each Day Keep your find! Two $25 Visit the WI please contact For more information, Gift Card Drawings Historical Society Kaczmarek booth! Antiques (920) 993-9817 Each Day! ~ Verbal Appraisals! Parking $6

6 • Under 16 Free • Good for both days! Antique

(No coins, jewelry or weapons. (Bring your Friends Carpooling $1 each, limit 2/person, smalls only.)

Sat. 10-4 & Sun 11-3

is Green!)

Dealer Inquiries Welcome!

MadisonAntiqueShow.com • (920) 993-9817

Gathering of Friends Antiques Market

Located at Bachman’s Flagship Store 6010 Lyndale Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN 55419

Continually Restocking

Free Admission & Free Parking

April 4, 5, 6, & 7 Thursday & Friday 9am-8pm Saturday 9am-6pm • Sunday 10am-3pm Gathered architectural pieces, garden finds, primitives, European wares, cottage & industrial looks. Creatively displayed for your home, garden & cabin.

Spring Ideas House is open ~ April 4th thru 28th

651-247-9935 or 651-688-6384

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“Josef Originals California” label, as it appears on “Coco” (right).

Lovely, but not the real thing: winged ballerinas stamped “Japan,” closely replicating the Josef California style. 5 in. h., $20-25/pr.

“Keen Ha” and “Keen Torre” geishas, Josef Originals California. 12 in. h., $125-150/pr.

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Muriel Joseph George. During World War II, inexpensive giftware imports from overseas were cut off. To keep consumers satisfied, retailers turned to domestic manufacturers. Most were mom-and-pop opera-

“Cherchez La Femme,” Josef Originals Japan. 5 in. h., $20-25.

tions housed in converted storage sheds, kitchens, or, in Muriel’s case, the family garage. In the early 1940s, then-single Muriel Joseph established a name for herself via a line of hand-crafted jewelry. At the same time, she began experimenting with the creation of ceramic figurines. Encouraged by her new husband, Tom George, Muriel decided to focus full attention on figural production. In 1945, Josef Originals set up shop in the couple’s California garage. According to legend, the “Josef” name came about as a printer’s error. The initial batch of figurine labels arrived with “Joseph” misspelled. Muriel decided the

St. Pat’S $1 TOY SHOW ADMISSION 10 2 Sunday, March 17 8:00am - 2pm Vintage & Antique Toys, am to pm

Dolls, Advertising

Quality Dealers 612-770-6188

Admission (8am-10am): $5 (Kids Under 10 ALWAYS FREE)

Knights of Columbus Bloomington 1114 American Blvd. W., Bloomington I-494, Exit at Lyndale Ave. S 1 Block Right on American Blvd to Dupont Ave.

North Star Historical Bottle Club and Minnesota’s First Antique Bottle Club Present Their 42nd Annual

ANTIQUE BOTTLE, ADVERTISING & STONEWARE SHOW AND SALE SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2013 9:30am to 2:30pm $5.00 Adm. at the

CROWNE PLAZA & SUITES BLOOMINGTON Just south of I-494 on 34th Ave. s At AmerIcAn BoulevArd Info: 952-221-0915 Or: steve@antiquebottledepot.com Thousands of artifacts from yesterday’s brewery, soda fountain, drug store, cigar store, pottery, glasshouse and country store. Old bottles, Red Wing stoneware, signs and trays, tobacco and coffee tins, insulators, and more!

“Coco” poodle, Josef Originals California. 4½ in. l. x 3½ in. h., $25-30.

misprint had a catchy ring, and “Josef Originals” was born. Muriel knew exactly what her customers wanted: figurines with universally appealing themes. Success came

“Bess,” Josef Originals Japan. 6 in. h., $20-25.

Lace accent girl, incised “Josef Originals.” 5½ in. h., $30-35.

quickly, and Josef moved to a dedicated production facility in Monrovia. Among the most popular lines:

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Lamb, Josef Originals Japan. 3 in. h., $15-20.

12th Annual

Antique Show La Crosse, WI Proceeds Benefit Logan High School Band & Student Scholarships

April 6th & 7th 2013

Admission $3.50 12 & Under Free

Saturday 9am to 5pm • Sunday 10:30am to 3pm

Logan High School Field House 1500 Ranger Drive, La Crosse, WI Directions:

HWY 35 • Northbound Right on Losey Blvd. Continue on Hwy 16 Turn left on Gilette to Ranger Dr.

I-90 • Eastbound

Exit 3 South on Rose Turn left on Gillette to Ranger Dr.

I-90 • Westbound

Exit 5, then left on WI 16 past Mall Turn right on Gillette to Ranger Drive.

Field House FULL of Antiques & Collectibles too Good to Miss! Furniture • Glassware & China • Jewelry Pottery • Silver • Advertising Collectibles Sports Collectibles • Lamps & Lighting • Toys Limited dealer space available • For Dealer Information contact Mark Lakmann, show manager (608) 789-7700 x7728

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Plumber taps town’s memories

ANTIQUES

The Original Recyclables!

Semi-retired plumber Rodney Hanson of Vergas, Minn., shows off what was once the latest in an affordable commode. The seat was made of wood, which, since it would not conduct the cold quite so definitely as the supporting iron framework, made for a fairly pleasant landing in an unheated room in the middle of the night. (Photos by Dave Simpkins)

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Plumber taps town’s memories

To the average eye, this looks like a pencil sharpener. Wrong! But close. Try a razor blade sharpener.

ALLOUEZ

ANTIQUES

by Linda Simpkins VERGAS, MINN.--As much as anybody, Rodney Hanson will understand when I say meeting him in Vergas, Minn., was like being allowed to draw one cup, no more, from a deep well of water that tastes more and more like wine. Hanson has been a plumber for going on 70 years. Dave and I were expecting nothing but unusually good service when we made a two-hour

OLD TOWN ANTIQUES 102 E. Superior St. Duluth, MN 55802 218-722-5426 Located in historic downtown Duluth

Many Quality Dealers!

Duluth’s oldest and largest multi dealer shop where dealers come to shop... Mon.-Sat. 10-6 • Sun 11-5 395 South Lake Ave. Duluth, MN 55802 218-625-2379

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antique

Open daily at 11 am

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Linda Simpkins Editor round trip to Hanson Plumbing and Heating last spring, but Hanson had turned the building he built back in the ’70s into a virtual historical society. Pictures tracing the history of the business and of the town line the walls, along with miscellaneous artifacts reaching back to the Depression. He has a huge notebook filled

Hanson demonstrates how to crank an old cistern pump.

with more historic photos. That first visit was the first sip from the cup. When Dave had business up that way in

HIXTON SCHOOLHOUSE ANTIQUE MALL OVER 90 DEALERS

Furniture • Architecture • Glassware Art • Jewelry • Clocks • Pottery Sports • Seasonal • Coins

Located halfway between Twin Cities & Madison on I-94, exit 105 162 Elder St. Hixton, WI 54635

70+ Duluth’s Finest Antique Mall Dealers! 9,600 Square Feet! Located In Duluth’s Canal Park!

(715) 963-3500 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK, 10-5

‘up north’ Wonderland SIREN Siren Antiques Collectibles & Gifts 24530 State Road 35/70 (715) 349-7573 OPEN DAILY: 10am - 5pm The coffee’s on... we’re waiting for you!

Prairie Lantern

Cont. on page 19/20

Shopping in

WiSconSin’S

January, we dropped in to take Hanson to lunch. A second sip. The ornate cash register in the corner had come from a different business, Hanson explained, and the old velvet photo album sitting on the Victorian chair was on shortterm loan from another family while Hanson gleans some more history for his public collection.

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Marker’s Antiques 7077 Green Valley Road (Off Hwy 63 at Hwy 253 & Green Valley Rd) (715) 635-3581 • Thurs-Fri-Sat: 10am-4pm A wide variety of quality, affordable antiques!

CUMBERLAND Years Ago Antiques & Collectibles 1367 2nd Ave. (Downtown) (715) 822-4625 • (Closed on Wed: Jan, Feb, Mar) Mon-Sat: 10-4:30; Sun: 11-3 Mall; 20+ dealers selling a wide variety.

RICE LAKE Primrose Parlor Antiques 417 N Main Street (715) 234-5849 Open Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm Charming Victorian structure; multi-dealer.

TURTLE LAKE Countryside Antiques 1/4 mi. W of Turtle Lake on Hwy 8 & 63 (715) 986-2737 Open Mon-Sat, 9-5 General line, specializing in glassware.

DALLAS

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CHETEK

Old Farmers Mercantile Historic Farmers Store on Main Street (715) 837-1919 • Solar heat- sunny days bestOpen Fri & Sat: 10-6; Mon-Th: By chance Antiques, collectibles & homemade items.

Red Cedar Mercantile Antiques 2 mi West of Cameron on Hwy 8 (715) 458-4931 Open Thurs - Mon: 10-4 Online: www.red-cedar-mercantile.com

Time and Again Antique Mall 606 2nd Street (Downtown Chetek) (715) 924-4000 • Open All Year! Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm; Sun: 11am-5pm 35 Dealers • www.ChetekAntiques.com

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The Old Times The Fred Antonsen farm. Hanson’s wife Olive was an Antonsen. EauClaireAreaMap When her ancestors 3-18-08 came over from the old country, they didn’t have much—certainly not enough for paint— but they had a roof over their heads, and they held their own.

ANTIQUE SHOPS

Olive’s family farm has come a long ways since the 19th century, and Hanson Plumbing and Heating has helped that technological evolution along.

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1. Town & Country Antiques 2. White Cow Antiques 3. Picket Fence Antiques 4. The Shed

8. Cheshire Farm Antiques 25 9. Engelwood Antiques 10. Cobblestone Cottage Gifts & Antiques 11. Millers Antiques & Auction Co.

5. Antique Emporium 6. Piney Hills Antiques 7. Eclectica on Grand

Piney Hills Antiques

5260 deerfield Rd. (County 11), Eau Claire, WI (Hwy 93 South of Eau Claire to Deerfield Rd, East 1 mi.)

Always a large selection of oak & pine furniture, Red Wing art pottery, advertising primitives, glassware, jewelry, restoration hardware, lighting & decorative accessories. Thurs-Sat: 10-5, Sun: 11-5 • (Closed Mon Tues & Wed) • Jan & Feb by appointment

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306 Main Street • Eau Claire, Wisconsin

On Townshop Road East of Eau Claire, Wis. “A little out of the way for a cut above the best.”

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Worldly Treasures & Antiques Tribal, Sterling & Vintage Jewelry Vintage Clothing & Accessories

Open Tues - S 10am - 6 at pm

White Cow Antiques 2284 County Road T, Eau Claire, WI 54703 Located 2-1/2 miles north of Eau Claire on T Buying & selling antiques of all kinds. Furniture, glassware, primitives, toys, etc. Open by chance or appointment, we are open when home. We are happy to open up for you- please call ahead

715-874-5820 Email: bobber@discover-net.net

~ Open 7 Days a Week ~ Mon-Thurs: 10-5:30 Fri-Sat: 9-5:30 • Sun: 11-5 1519 Mayer Rd East of Altoona Corner of Hwy 12 & Mayer Rd (County AA)

715-832-8585 over 38 vendors

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• Estate Sales • Flea Markets • Dealer Space available

Town & Country HOURS

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715-231-3222 244 Main Street • Menomonie, WI

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Antique store Hours

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Engelwood Antiques features a fine line of Victorian & turn-of-the-century restored furniture, vintage lighting, watches, linens, jewelry, quality glassware & porcelain, Art Deco, tools, fishing lures, and general line.

Millers Antiques & Auction co

Buy & sell Antiques, collectiBles, Furniture j vintage clothing, books, fine art i www .p iCket F enCe a ntique M all . CoM

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Osseo

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An entertaining and ever-changing multi-dealer shop.

Area’s largest shop, in a wonderful 1898 Masonic Temple; huge inventory of prints & frames, china & glass, jewelry, linens, books, collectibles, orientalia, etc. Buying and selling since 1981.

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Antiques Memorabilia & Collectibles

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Cheshire Farm Antiques E10415 Co. Rd. D Fall Creek, Wis.

Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm N8779 Hwy 95 East Hixton, WI 54635

Cell: 715-299-2543 • Store: 715-963-1100 Located at the intersection of I-94 & Hwy 95, 1 block North of I-94

Visit our granary & building full of furniture, jewelry, primitives, garden accents, frames & prints. Country setting. 1 mile east of Hwy 53 on Co. Rd. D. “If we’re home we’re open”

(715) 877-2228

Over 70 antiques booths cover 11,000 sq ft. Also featuring gifts and home decor. Open 7 days/week Mon-Sat 10-5; Sun 11-5

(715) 963-4438

135 Interstate Road • Hixton WI 54635 Exit 105 off I-94

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While the Hansons are planning to celebrate 80 years in business this summer, the sign remaining from their 75th anniversary continues to evoke good memories. (Photo by Linda Simpkins)

Prairie Lantern

Cont. from page 18

And how had we missed seeing the photo of an elephant in Vergas before? Yes, the circus had made one of its very rare appearances in town, Hanson said, “But I tell people it was really the Republican convention in Vergas.” Nostalgia goes down so much easier flavored

with humor. At lunch up the block, Hanson’s personal story mingled with that of 20th century progress. His father Henry became Hardware Hank in Pelican Rapids, Minn., in 1918 and moved 17 miles to Vergas in 1933. The business

Old newspaper ads form a backdrop to antique tins, cardboard boxes, and other containers that housed supplies vital to installing and maintaining household items. Gladys and Grace, how I would love to know your story.

Prairie Lantern

Cont. on page 21

Antiquing in the

Mississippi River Valley

RED WING, MN

HUDSON, WISCONSIN

AL’S ANTIQUE MALL

New merchandise arrives almost daily

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(651) 388-0572

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OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 9-5, Sun 10-5

Vintage clothing, cottage furnishings, antiques, jewelry, and collectibles.

“Come Join Us In Red Wing”

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(1/4 mile North of Hwy 35)

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A rugged, rough-and-ready looking toy truck by Wolverine Brass.

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including Lawrence Lake, Sybil Lake, Rice Lake, Jim Lake, Long didn’t get into plumbing Lake, Rose Lake, and until electricity came to Trowbridge Lake, to this agricultural region name only the first ring surrounding the town. after World War II. Hanson and Dave “Usually the farmer discussed the technical on the lake decided to evolution of plumbing; put up a couple of with cast iron piping cabins to rent out. You ultimately giving way couldn’t make a living to plastic parts, the on it,” Hanson said. profession required a And folks from the lot more heavy lifting cities erected cabins, in the early days. The too. He remembered Founded in Michigan in 1896, Wolverine Brass has made its bread and butter churning out plumbing Vergas business grew one elegant customer supplies, but for sheer eye appeal, it also produced an array of toy vehicles that a customer like Rodney up with development of who ordered toilet seats Hanson couldn’t resist parading through his shop to brighten the place up and advertise the brand. surrounding lakes, installed. It turned out she wanted them mounted in the Visit Historic Downtown outhouse. Later, she was in the first wave of customers converting to indoor facilities. Located on Second Street - under the Hwy 61 Bridge. One of his current customers stopped by Experience our table. The EMPORIUM “Did you get that fixed?” Hanson Antiques, inquired. She had just A deluxe model Wolverine toy car. Collectibles been in the shop that Used Books week after discovering and much her husband at home MORE! stumped by a plumbing 30+ dealers offering a job, with pipe and parts large Variety. Historic Downtown circa 1820-1960. scattered everywhere. 213 East Second Street always Buying and “Wasn’t I smart?” Hastings, MN Selling. she said to us. “I knew 651-438-5444 Rodney wouldn’t know OPEN 10-5 DAILY Enjoy our river what I was talking view! about, so I took pictures 204 E Second St OPEN 7 DAYS A and brought them into Hastings, MN WEEK! the shop so he would Monday thru Saturday 10-5 651-480-0513 know what part to give Sunday 12-5 Cont. from page 20

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~ Plus four more Shops in a two-block area! ~ 3rd Floor

3rd Floor Antiques

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take the elevatoR to the 3Rd FlooR, and enjoy going back in time, browsing aisle after aisle of quality antiques!

storewide discounts starting march 1st!!!

A greAt dAy trip or weekend get-A-wAy, minutes south of treAsure islAnd CAsino!

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Prairie Lantern

Cont. on page 22

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The Hansons often settled on a thermometer as the key to customer loyalty.

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Another Mid-Town Wannabee...

That’s Hanson’s wife Olive on the right. She could handle business from behind a counter as well as anybody. The photo is just one of many commemorating businesses and events in Vergas lining the walls of the shop.

Don’t Be Fooled there’s Only One Mid-Town! Stop in Today!

Over 100 Dealers offering Stillwater’s Largest Selection of Antiques & Collectibles.

301 S. Main St. Stillwater, MN 55082 Hours: Mon.-Thur. 10-5, Fri - Sat. 10-7, Sun. 11-6

10 am - 6 pm

Phone: (651) 430-0808

651-430-1816

www.MidtownAntiques.com

StaplesMillAntiques.com E-mail:

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This antique blow torch is unusual because the pump is in the handle.

Prairie Lantern

Cont. from page 21

me.” All was well. Hanson stays in the shop and greets the public these days, while two of his three sons take primary responsibility for the business. His other son runs a plumbing business out of his home and has three sons who are also plumbers. By now it’s in the Hanson blood. When we dropped Hanson off, he insisted on sending me away with copies of columns he’s been writing for decades for the local newspaper. That’s when my cup of Hanson developed the fullbodied nuances a wine connoisseur would appreciate.

He can remember the gestures and habits of crotchety old coots, suave hometown heroes, and pretty neighbor girls. He can look at a tool or a mere part of a machine and see a soul or an era. Good talents to have if you’re a one-man historical society. Rodney Hanson, a plumber by trade, is the author of A Collection of Memories: From the Village of Vergas and More Memories: From the Village of Vergas. You can get copies online at the Frazee Forum. Linda Simpkins, editor of The Old Times, had a grandfather in the hardware business.

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7th Avenue Antique Mall has a Full Range of Antiques and Collectibles; Specializing in Postcards, Books, Coins, Glassware, Jewelry, and Toys with Over 40 Dealers.

Jerry Peterson, Owner

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The Old Times *“Day Of the Week Dolls” (seven, naturally). *“Little Pets” (each little ceramic girl cuddled an even littler ceramic animal). *“Career Girls” (among them a teacher, a florist, a nurse—and a debutante!) *“Little Commandment Dolls” (Muriel’s twelve commandments were more on the order of a guide to graciousness. For example: “be loving and giving”). *“Little Internationals” (29 countries made the roll call). *“Flower Girls” (each figurine’s sun hat was a different flower). *“Belle Girls” (the skirt of each doll was— you guessed it—a bell).

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Cont. from page 15

“Melinda & Mickey,” Josef Originals California, incised “1953.” 3¼ in. h., 3¾ in. h., $35-45/pr.

*“Birthstone Dolls” (on each, the dress and birthstone colors matched). *“Birthday Girls” (available numerals covered all ages up to 21). *“Dolls of the Month” (there were 12, of course).

Let There Be Light Antiques 210 North Main Street Stillwater, MN 55082 (651) 351-7580 www.BeLightMn.com

“Bess,” Josef Originals Japan. 6 in. h., $20-25.

“Sylvia,” Josef Originals California. 6 in. h., $25-30.

Popular themes were combined to enhance sales, resulting in such mash-ups as the “Twelve Month Musical Dolls With Birthstones.” Also on the market: Josef planters, vases, candleholders, towel rings, trinket boxes, lady head vases, pin trays, soap dishes, lipstick Rush holders, City wall plaques, pie birds, music boxes, bells,

mugs, ashtrays, brideand-groom cake toppers, and holiday ware. Crossovers included the “Secret Pals” series, with figurines designed to match Hallmark greeting cards. After the war, Josef,

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Cont. on page 26

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Chisago City

N. Center Lake

South Lindstrom Lake Chisago Lake

Center City 20

S. Center Lake

Taylors Falls

Shafer

St. Croix Falls

25 Miles

Dresser Osceola 24

Forest Lake

Hwy 243

Forest Lake

Scandia 97

The Olde Theatre Antique Mall

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Osceola, WI

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OSHKOSH, WI: Wisconsin Decoy & Sporting Collectibles Show. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Decoy Collectors. Saturday, March 9th, 8:30am - 2:30pm. Hilton Garden Inn, 1355 W 20th Ave. Info.: Roger Ludwig (920)233-0349 or RogFuzz@charter.net. GRAYSLAKE, IL: Grayslake Antique & Collectible Market. March 9th & 10th; Sat. 10am-4pm; Sun. 8am-3pm (Early buyers- Sat 8am10am). Lake County Fairgrounds 1060 E Peterson Rd. (1/2 mi. W of Rt. 45 at the corner of Peterson & Midlothian). Admission: $7 good both days. (Early buyers $25). FREE Parking. Zurko’s Midwest Promotions. Info: (715)526-9769 or www.ZurkoPromotions.com. MARCH 11, 2013 - MARCH 17, 2013

FEBRUARY 25, 2013 - MARCH 3, 2013

DE PERE, WI: The 21st Annual De Pere Antique Show & Sale. Saturday and Sunday, March 16 & 17; Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. (5 mi S of Green Bay), St. Norbert College, Schuldes Sports Center, 3rd and Marsh Streets (Hwy 41, Exit 163; E on Main Ave to 3rd St.; S on 3rd St. to St Norbert College). Admission: $4.50 (good for both days); Under 16 FREE. Info.: AR Promotions (715)355-5144.

ROCK ISLAND, IL: Antique Spectacular, sponsored by Melting Pot Productions, Inc. March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd. Fri 5pm9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 11am-4pm. QCCA Expo Center, 2621 4th Ave. Admission: $7. Info.: (712)326-9964 or Kim@ AntiqueSpectacular.com or visit www.AntiqueSpectacular. com. Page 14

BLOOMINGTON, MN: St. Pat’s Toy Show. Sunday, March 17th, 8am to 2pm. Knights of Columbus, Bloomington, 1114 American Blvd. West (I-494 exit at Lyndale Ave then South 1 blk; then right (west) on American Boulevard to Dupont Ave). Admission: $5; ($1 after 10am); Kids under 10 FREE all day. Info.: (612)770-6188. Page 15

MARCH 4, 2013 - MARCH 10, 2013

WHEATON, IL: 3rd Saturday Antique Flea Market. Sponsored by Zurko Promotions. Saturday, March 16th, 8am to 3pm. Admission: $5 (August All-Niter Market - $7); Early buyers (6am-8am) $10. DuPage County Fairgrounds, 2015 W. Manchester (County Farm & Manchester). Info.: (715)526-9769 or www.ZurkoPromotions.com

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ROSEVILLE, MN: The Har Mar Mall Antique Show & Sale. March 1st, 2nd, & 3rd; Fri. 10am-9pm, Sat. 10am-6pm, Sun. 11am-5pm. Har Mar Mall shopping center, 2100 N Snelling Ave. Produced by Juno Promotions (651)455-2180 or email: NAJuno1@aol.com. P. 1

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HOPKINS, MN: MFC 18th Annual Spring Antique & Collectible Advertising Show & Sale. Sunday, March 3rd, 9am - 2pm. Hopkins VFW Post 425, 100 Shady Oak Road. Admission: $3. Sponsored by MN First Chapter of the Coca-Cola Collectors Club. Info.: http://MNCoca-ColaClub.tripod.com Page 14

CEDAR FALLS, IA: UNI-DOME Antique & Collectibles Show, sponsored by Melting Pot Productions, Inc. March 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Fri 4pm-9pm; Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Held at the Uni-Dome. Admission: $7. Info.: (712)326-9964 or visit www.AntiqueSpectacular.com. Page 14

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BLOOMINGTON, MN: The 42nd Annual Antique Bottle, Advertising & Stoneware Show and Sale sponsored by the NorthStar Historical Bottle Club and Minnesota’s First Antique Bottle Club. Sunday, March 24th, 9:30am to 2:30pm. Crowne Plaza & Suites, 3 Appletree Square, (just South of I-494 on 34th Ave S at American Boulevard). Admission: $5. Info.: (952)221-0915 or Steve@AntiqueBottleDepot.com. Page 15

The Old Times Auction & Estate Sale Calendar is a listing of auctions and estate sales advertised in The Old Times. The listing includes the location of the sale, the company name, the type of auction or sale and the page on which the advertisement can be found in this issue. (If no page is listed the advertisement appeared in the previous month’s issue.) February 23, 2013 Saturday 11:00 am Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Sports Memorabilia Auction February 25, 2013 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Antique, Art & Sports Collectibles Auction February 28, 2013 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Weekly Consignment Auction March 2, 2013 Saturday 9:00 am Tomah, WI– Miller Antiques & Auction Co. Advertising, Antique, & Military Auction March 4, 2013 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate, Antique & Collectible Auction– P 24 March 7, 2013 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Weekly Consignment Auction– P 25 March 9, 2013 Saturday 9:30 am Coon Rapids, MN– Rime Auction Service Antique Advertising & Collectible Auction– P 16 March 14, 2013 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Weekly Consignment Auction– P 25 March 18, 2013 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Estate, Antique & Collectible Auction– P 24 March 21, 2013 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Weekly Consignment Auction– P 25 March 25, 2013 Monday 6:00 pm St. Paul, MN– Luther Auctions Fine Antique & Art Auction– P 24 March 28, 2013 Thursday 6:00 pm Cannon Falls, MN– A New Day Auctions Weekly Consignment Auction– P 25

APRIL 1, 2013 - APRIL 7, 2013 MINNEAPOLIS, MN: A Gathering of Friends Antique Market. April 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th. Thurs & Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-3pm. 6010 Lyndale Ave South (Bachman’s Flagship Store at 60th & Lyndale Ave South in Minneapolis). FREE Admission and FREE Parking. Info.: www.AGatheringOfFriends.net. Page 14 LA CROSSE, WI: Twelfth Annual Logan High School Antiques Show. Proceeds benefit Logan High School Band and Student Scholarships. Saturday and Sunday, April 6th & 7th. Sat 9am-5pm; Sun 10:30am- 3pm. Logan HS Field House, 1500 Ranger Drive. Admission $3.50 (12 and under FREE). Info.: (608)789-7700 x7728. Page 15 MONTHLY MARKETS & OCCASIONAL SALES MARCH 11, 2013 - MARCH 17, 2013 APPLE VALLEY, MN: Haupt Antiek Market: “Cottage & Cabin Comforts”. March 14th, 15th, 16th, & 17th. Thurs: 9am8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 7570 147th St W, Apple Valley, MN. Info.: (651)329-3871 or www. HauptAntiek.com. Page 4. FARMINGTON, MN: Vintage Marketplace - A 4-Day Market held twice each month. March 14th, 15th, 16th & 17th. Thurs, Fri, & Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 302 Oak St., (Downtown Farmington). Info.: (651)463-3401 or www. VintageMarketplace.org. Page 4. MARCH 18, 2013 - MARCH 24, 2013 SAVAGE, MN: The Brass Peacock, an Occasional Sale held the 3rd Thursday through Sunday of each month. March 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th; Thurs-Sat: 10am-4pm; Sun: Noon4pm. 4740 W 124th St. Info.: (952)905-9852; email: Joyce@ BrassPeacock.net or visit www.BrassPeacock.net. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Savage - Page 8. SHAKOPEE, MN: How Quaint - A 4-Day Market. March 21st, 22nd, 23rd, & 24th. Thurs: 9am-8pm, Fri: 9am-7pm, Sat: 9am-5pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 714 1st Ave E (Hwy 101). Info.: (952)465-3887 or www.How-Quaint.com. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Shakopee - Page 8. FARMINGTON, MN: Vintage Marketplace - A 4-Day Market held twice each month. March 21st, 22nd, 23rd & 24th. Thurs, Fri, & Sat: 10am-6pm, Sun: 11am-4pm. 302 Oak St., (Downtown Farmington). Info.: (651)463-3401 or www. VintageMarketplace.org. Page 8.

CHASKA, MN: Downtown Chaska ‘Once-A-Month Market’. March 21st, 22nd, & 23rd. Thurs: 10am-5pm; Fri & Sat: 10am-4pm. 112 East Second St. Info.: (612)987-9898. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Chaska - Page 8. CARVER, MN: Historic Downtown Carver ‘Once-A-Month Market’. March 21st, 22nd, & 23rd. Thurs: 10am-5pm; Fri & Sat: 10am-4pm. Info.: (952)361-3000. See the “Spend A Day in the Country” ad for a more complete listing of shops in and around Carver - Page 8. ROCHESTER, MN: Mayo Civic Center Flea Market. Sunday, March 24; 10am-4pm. 30 Civic Center Dr. Admission: $2; FREE parking at all meters and ramps. R. Townsend, Mgr. Info: (641)832-2700 or (507)269-1473 Website: www.IridescentHouse.com. SPECIAL EVENTS / MEETINGS / CONVENTIONS EXHIBITS / MUSEUMS / GALLERIES ALL OF MINNESOTA: The Minnesota Chapter (OT Lang #20) of the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors is looking for new members. Founded in 1943, The National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. (NAWCC) is a nonprofit scientific organization that serves as a unique educational, cultural, and social resource for its membership and the public at large. Members include hobbyists, students, educators, casual collectors, and professionals in related retail and manufacturing trades. The one common bond (and main membership requirement) is a fascination with the art and science of timekeeping (horology).The Minnesota “OT Lang” Chapter sponsors bi-monthly get-togethers that are held at area restaurants and include a meeting, silent auctions, and a forum for information sharing. The club also sponsors an annual Clock & Watch Auction that includes a large variety of items of horological interest. Dealers are welcome. For more information go to www.NAWCC.org or email: JJWinkels1@ msn.com or DHanson@mninter.net. CLUB / ASSOCIATION DIRECTORY MAPLE GROVE, MN: The Fenton Finders of the Twin Cities Area typically meet the first Saturday of each month, at the Maple Grove Public Library, 8351 Elmcreek Blvd. The doors open at 1 p.m., meeting starts at 2 p.m., followed by an educational seminar and snacks. Guests are always welcome. To verify meeting time and location, or for more information, contact Alan Fenner, pres., at 320-594-2752 or email: fennersa@rea-alp.com CHESTERFIELD, MO: The White Ironstone China Association is looking for new members. If you collect white ironstone, just want to learn more about this very collectible 19th century English and American china, would like to meet other collectors and/or attend a yearly national convention where white ironstone is the focus of educational seminars and exhibits, visit www.WhiteIronstoneChina.com, call 314-997-7963, or write to WICA Membership, PO Box 6052, Chesterfield, MO 63006-6052 to learn how to become a member of this non-profit educational organization. ST. PAUL, MN: Twin City Postcard Club has an informal meeting, program and trading, etc., usually the third Wednesday of the month, 6:15-9:15 p.m. For location and more information, see our website at www.TwinCityPostcardClub.com or write to 25145 Chippendale Ave, Farmington, MN 55024. BIGFORK, MT: The Butter Pat Patter Association is a club for connoisseurs of butter pats, miniature plates that were introduced during the mid-1800’s for individual servings of butter. For additional information about membership and the club newsletter please contact: Mary Dessoie, Butter Pat Patter Association, 265 Eagle Bend Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911-6235.

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CLASSIFIED ADS FOR SALE JAN WATSON HAS A FRESH LOAD OF GOODIES FOR HAR MAR!! Just purchased, hand painted Nippon, Blue Danube, silver plated serving pieces, sugar shells, and postcards from her own personal collection. Also, many new pieces of jewelry and military items. We’ll see you March 1st, 2nd, 3rd mall hours. Come and dig - we get there early! (BF0) LARGE AMOUNT OF MILITARIA including many vintage bayonets. Vintage hunting, fishing, playboys and other collectibles. Booth DDS - Gateway Antique Mall, Rogers, MN (763)4288286 (1) GOT RECORDS? Clean, playable vinyl reasonably priced. DLJ @ Mall of Saint Paul (Selby and Fairview) & DLJ @ School House Mall (Hixton, WI). I buy record collections. David 763780-8422. (TFN) OLD POSTCARDS, MAPS, ADVERTISING ITEMS, antiques, old paper items, Watling one cent scale, harness racing sulky. Call Mike (763)856-3507 (0) HUMMELS: OVER 100 HUMMEL FIGURINES from Mom’s collection. Most are pre-1980. Call Mike at (612)206-2163 or email artman1033@ yahoo.com (0)

TELEPHONES: Over 85 different, genuine 18921983, parts, restorations. FREE Catalogue: We now offer our entire business for sale. (608)5824124; phonecoinc@aol. com; www.phonecoinc. com (6) ANTIQUE HARDWARE lights, doors, etc. for older homes. 2,000 sq. ft. of stuff. Also, furniture hardware. NORTHWEST ARCHITECTURAL SALVAGE, 981 Selby Ave, St. Paul, MN. (651)644-9270 or email: pmanly8376@aol.com (TFN) FOR SALE: WINFIELD CHINA. Blue Pacific - Sculptured Grape pattern. 167 pieces - many serving pieces. Can make 12 place service plus extras. Rochester, MN - (507)282-6095 (0) ARIENS SNOWBLOWER, 2-stage, 20-inch cut, electric start. Like new. Bantam snowblower, 20” cut. Chimney Sweep electric includes attachments. Like new. (320)573-2328 (0) WANTED WANT TO BUY CHEVAL PORCELAIN HORSES, made in South Africa. email information and photos to RufusOlson@ hotmail.com (1)

DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE DEALERS WANTED: Thora Maes Antiques in Cannon Falls. 612-860-7488 / email: kara.gates@ thoramaesantiques.com (TFN) CANING & WICKER REPAIR CHAIR CANING, starting at 90 cents/hole. Wicker repair, rush seat weaving. Many patterns on display. Reasonable, experienced. Only 1 hour from Mpls. Debbie (507)964-5887, debgary@myclearwave. net (6) PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL SCHOOL BE A CERTIFIED PERSONAL PROPERTY APPRAISER in one weekend. Tuition as low as $295. Free catalog - (507)995-7803. Continental Appraisal School, PO Box 346, Mankato, MN 56002. www.AuctioneerSchool. com (10) UPHOLSTERY REFINISHING & REPAIR MORRISON UPHOLSTERY. Refinishing and Repair services for upholstery and wooden furniture. Fabric in stock. Morrison Upholstery, Belgrade, MN (320)2543303. www.MorrisonUpholstery.com (0)

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HIDDEN COTTAGE BOUTIQUE Unique 3 day event April 11-13. The ultimate destination for vintage bargains and thrifty finds: Antiques, jewelry, textiles, ephemera, records, architectural pieces, cabin lore, and unique goods. Hosted by Paper Collector, 26 7th Ave North, St. Cloud. (0)

THE WOMAN’S CLUB ANNUAL ESTATE SALE. Saturday, April 13, 9:00am to 4:00pm. 410 Oak Grove Street, Minneapolis, MN. Numerous estate collections include: china, crystal, silver, pottery, linens, vintage toys, collectable books, costume jewelry, cocktail purses, and handbags, hats, scarves, furs, artwork, chairs, lamps, small tables, and unusual pieces. Admission: $5 until noon. Cash or check. (0)

KANE COUNTY ANTIQUE & COLLECTIBLE FLEA MARKET. “Best in the Midwest or Anywhere.” Kane County Fairgrounds, 525 S. Randall Road, St. Charles, Illinois 60174 (between Route 38 and Route 64). 1st Sunday of every month and preceding Saturday afternoon. NEXT SHOWS: March 2nd & 3rd and April 6th & 7th. Sat: Noon - 5pm; Sun: 7am - 4pm. Admission: $5 each day. Children 12 and under FREE with parents. Parking FREE. Information: (630)377-2252 or www. KaneCountyFleaMarket. com. (TFN)

SHOPS Cock-a-doodle-doo! Pines-n-tiques is having an “Egg Hunt” March 20th thru March 30th. Adults select an egg and possibly win a $10, $20, or the “Golden Egg” $50 Gift Certificate! A wonderful collection is located in a 103 year old barn that’s just waiting your arrival! See page 8 for more information. (0)

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(763) 682-5667 Furniture • ArchitecturAl items • Huge Stock oF Stained glaSS • complete engliSH pubS and decorative pub itemS • SmallS • collectibleS • a complete Selection oF pennSylvania amiSH pine Furniture

LEE & MARIAN WALDON SOLE OWNERS

March 2013

The Old Times cence of Josef figurines Smack Dab provided a welcome Cont. from page 26 respite from the jangle Muriel Joseph of the times. They George died in 1992. provide just as soothing Although different a respite today. owners have turned out Josef items right up Donald-Brian until the present day, Johnson is the comost collecting interest author of numerous centers on earlier Schiffer books on middesigns. For some, the 20th century design, including Postwar Pop: heart-on-sleeve Memorabilia of the sentimentality of Josef Mid-Twentieth Originals can seem Century. Please address over the top. But inquiries to sentiment is just what donaldbrian@msn.com “Koi & Poi” Hawaiian children, Josef Muriel’s buyers found Originals California. 4¼ in. h., 4½ in. h., $30-40/pr. irresistible. The inno-

“Marie Antoinette,” Josef Originals California. 5¾ in. h., $30-35.

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Princeton can you find everything for the Vintage Jewelry Purist and Fashion Forward Shopper! Join us on Friday afternoons for personal service from one of our knowledgeable team members or call us for an appointment. You can shop with us everyday in the Antique Mall of Rogers with their helpful staff! Silver Lake

Lake Briggs

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Rush Lake

Rice Lake

25 Big Mud Lake

Clear Lake 1 11

Clearwater

Lake Fremont

Zimmerman Princeton-18

Ann Lake

Becker 2

169 Hidden Lake

Big Lake

3 4

Big Lake

10 Mississippi River

Monticello

Elk River Orono Lake

12 94

169

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101 Pelican Lake

Albertville

5 Crow River

7 Rogers 6 8 9

8600 Main Ave • Clear Lake • (320) 743-5950 Take I-94 to Clearwater (Exit #178) then N 3 mi on Hwy 24. We’re 1 blk S of Hwy 10 in dwntwn Clear Lake - between Becker & St. Cloud. www.WeekendCottageAntiques.com

• 15,000 Sq. Ft. Multi-dealer Mall • 2 floors featuring a full line of antiques & collectibles • Best prices in the area

9 Shops

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Buy Antiques The Original Recyclables...

open 7 Days a Week

Mon-Sat 10am to 6pm • Sun 10am to 5pm

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Antiques Monticello 106 Walnut Street

(I-94 Exit 193 then north (on Hwy 25) 5 blks Left on Broadway, right on Walnut

(763) 295-5556

Open Daily - 10am - 5pm

A Multi-Dealer Mall in Downtown Monticello featuring a full line of Antiques & Collectibles.

ALBERTVILLE • (763)497-2502

month May through October!

ROGERS, MN • I-94 Exit 207A • 1 Blk N (on Hwy 101) • 1 Blk E (on S Diamond Lk Rd) • 1 Blk S (on Rogers Dr) • 1 Blk E (on 134th Ave N) • Behind Denny’s - Next to Super 8

(Travel the I-94/Hwy. 10 Loop)

(763) 263-8188 • www.PedalInnAntiques.com open 7 Days a Week 12180 Hancock st. 10am - 5pm bEcKEr

Flea Market • 1st Sunday every

OPEN EACH DAY 10am-6pm 7,800 square feet • over 45 dealers

Antique Shops

~ Multi Dealer Store ~ ~ 2 Historic Buildings Full ~

Open Every Friday, Saturday, & Sunday - 10am-5pm

GATEWAY Antique Mall

Northwest Metro Area

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www.TheVintageJewelryCollection.com VintageJewelry@comcast.net (952) 201-7614

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(Located within The Antique Mall of Rogers ) 12860 Main Street • Rogers, MN 55374)

Multi-Dealer Shop • Space Available

GRAND OPENING July 9, 10 & 11, 2010

Opened March 1, 2010 • Multi- Dealer Shop • Space Available

12905 Main Street • Rogers, MN 55374 I-94 Exit #207 • 2 blks south on right 12905 Main Street, Roger’s, MN 55374 Antiques101@live.com 763-428-0101 Hours: Monday – Saturday 10-6, Sunday – 11-5 Beth Wolf – owner Evie Sandberg - manager

NEW HOURS! h Mon - Sat 10 - 5 Sun 11 - 5

Beth Wolf, owner/manager

763-428-3111

Antiques & Collectibles

20 min. from the Twin Cities

21311 John Milless Dr roGErs, MN 55374 • I-94 Exit 207 • South on Hwy 101/County Road 81 • First LEFT after the stoplight (behind CVS Pharmacy) open Daily 10am to 5pm

60 DEALERS on TWO FLOORS ElEvator accEssiblE

I-94 Exit 207 (3 blocks south) 20 min. from the Twin Cities roGErs (763) 428-4873. Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6; Sun. 11-6.

March 2013

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