IN THIS ISSUE: The F. W. Bennett Tokens– pg 4 Hotel El Bonito - Duncans Mills, (Sonoma County) California – pg 8 On The Net – pg 10

Mavericks – pg 14

Four Oregon Token Flasks – pg 18

ISSUE 12-09

NUMBER 188

Classifieds – pg 24

SEPTEMBER 2012

NATIONAL TOKEN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION The National Token Collectors Association (NTCA) is an educational, nonprofit organization which furthers the hobby of collecting merchant trade tokens, disseminates information about tokens, and cultivates friendly relations among collectors, dealers, students and scholars. NTCA invites and welcomes to membership all persons with a sincere interest in merchant tokens, whether a beginner or an advanced collector. The comments and opinions expressed in Talkin’ Tokens are those of the writers and are not neces-sarily those of the editor, or of the National Token Collectors Assn., its officers or its members. NTCA is incorporated in the State of Michigan and is member number C183960 of the American Numis-matic Association (ANA).

Board of Directors LUKE JOHNSON (494), Chairman 224 W. Main St. Pipestone, MN 56164 (507) 825-4404 [email protected] MIKE GREENSPAN (CM257) 18611 Resica Falls Lane Houston, TX 77094 (281) 646-1116 [email protected] RICHARD GREEVER (1155) 1239 Rousseau Dr. Sunnyvale, CA 94087 [email protected] CLARK ROHMER (623) P.O. Box 281 Ormond Beach, FL 32175 (386) 677-4206 [email protected] NORRIS WAHL (CM203) Classified Ads 9281 Imperial Ave. Kellogg, IA 50135 (641) 526-8057 [email protected]

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OFFICERS’ REPORTS PRESIDENT’S REPORT Merle Avila, President 5850 Commerce Blvd. Rohnert Park, CA 94928-1621 (707) 824-4811 [email protected]

Again hope to see all of you in Salt Lake. Have a great month. Merle Avila Days 707-585-3711 [email protected] Evening 707-824-4811 [email protected]

EDITORIAL COMMENT

As I write this month’s message, it is August 8, 2012. Our NTCA show in Salt Lake City is all set to take place and I’m excited. So far, more than 55 dealers have signed up for tables. As we anticipated, Bob Campbell has done an excellent job adding dealers from coast to coast. Two weeks ago, I attended the Reno, NV Bottle Show. It was nice to see Ed Erickson selling tokens there along with a very strong bourse and displays of 305 tables. Many tokens were hiding here and there among the thousands of bottles. Our own Fred Holabird conducted one of many well-attended seminars and it was nice to see so many NTCA members in the mix. Last weekend, I attended the Western States Token Society’s annual summer get-together held in Sacramento, Ca. Not only did I purchase several great tokens, I was elected president of the organization. Thank you to all that attended and I certainly appreciate the great honor of the position. Special thanks to Duane Feisel for his past 42 years of dedication to WESTS and I look forward to continuing his legacy. WESTS next token get-together will be in Stockton, CA, October 20, 2012, and the next WESTS Token Jamboree will be in Sacramento CA, March 2931, 2013. Plan ahead so you won’t miss out. Nice to see Talkin-Tokens bulk up to 66 pages, thanks to the extra effort by Jeff Smurthwaite and, of course, the awesome Holabird-Kagin Auction, and thanks to Billy Kiser for the “On The Net” and Luke Johnson for “NTCA Mavericks”.

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Jeff Smurthwaite, Editor 3214 Douglas St. Sioux City, IA 51104 (712) 301-1508 E-Mail: [email protected] This issue of Talkin’ Tokens was produced using some new software. For our members that receive the printed version, you probably won’t notice a difference. For those who receive our electronic version, hopefully you noticed significantly shorter loading time due to the smaller file size. Any members who have not viewed Talkin’ Tokens on our website, I urge you to give it a look. Our publication in full-color is very eyeappealing!

MONEY TALK Mike Tramte, Treasurer PO Box 12274 Green Bay, WI 54307-2274 (920) 499-0818 [email protected]

Treasurer's Report – August 15, 2012 Assets as of 7/15/2012 Income: Dues Advertising Advertising – Directory Membership Directories Miscellaneous Total Income

$22,344.17 $702.00 $137.50 $0.00 $0.00 $1.44 $840.94

Expenses Printing Printing – Directories Postage Postage - Directories Postage – Prepaid Editor’s Expenses Secretary’s Expense Miscellaneous Total Expenses

$1,157.25 $0.00 $737.96 $0.00 $0.00 $165.00 $160.00 $0.00 $2,220.21

Assets as of 8/15/2012

$20,964.90

I hope you are all having a good time at our Annual Show. There should be plenty of tokens to add to your collections. I'm sorry to be missing the show.

Billy Kiser (1219), 1068 W. Santa Cruz Dr., Tempe, AZ 85282

Resigned Ron Ishizaki (1365)

Dropped - did not renew (as of 8/14/12): Dean Ascher (1400) Dwaine Benson (1356) Ricardo Pagan (1261) Mark VanHolland (1354) If one of the above collectors is someone with whom you are in contact, please urge them to renew their membership in NTCA.

Awards

Mike

SECRETARY REPORT Clark Rohmer, Secretary P.O. Box 281 Ormond Beach, FL 32175 (386) 677-4206 [email protected]

NTCA has 484 members as of August 14, 2012

WELCOME! ~ new members…. Don Lawhorn (1437), 160 Old Farm Rd., Lenoir City, TN 37771. [h][w] (865) 310-7873. [email protected] Referred by Jerome Schaeper, Jr. U.S. Beer/Brewery Tokens Thomas Masbruch (1438), 2387 340th St. SW, Tiffin, IA 52340. [h] (319) 545-2901. [email protected] All Iowa Trade Tokens

Welcome Back! Jerry Svoboda (968) J. Roger Bolz (CM281) Roy Rubick (1187) Danny P. Reid (667)

Changes/Corrections Information: Richard McFerran (CM159), 11015 1st Ave. No., Plymouth, MN 55441 J. Roger Bolz (CM281), 6118 Hartley St., Lincoln, NE 68507

NTCA rewards those members who recommend a new member and/or write an article which is published in Talkin Tokens. These awards come in the form of extensions of memberships: three months each for postal delivery members (R) and six months each for electronic delivery members (E). NTCA thanks these members for their efforts in promoting our organization and its publication. The below list represents awards made for the period November 2011 thru July 2012. August and September 2012 will appear in the October issue and then month to month listings will appear here. Luke Johnson (R). 18 months for 6 referrals Merle Avila (R). 3 months for 1 referral. Jeff Shevlin (R). 6 months for 2 referrals. Robert Johnson (R). 3 months for 1 referral. Jerry Adams (R). 3 months for 1 referral. Jack Wolfe (R). 3 months for 1 referral. Jerome Schaefer, Jr. (R). 6 months for two referrals Carrie Stava (E). 6 months for 1 referral. Bob Giroux (R). 6 months for 2 referrals. Barry Bender (R). 3 months for 1 referral. Steve Gorman (R). 2 months for a shared referral. Peter Spooner (R). 2 months for a shared referral. Monte Lang (R). 1 month for a shared referral. Glendon Herber (R). 1 month for a shared referral. Lee Cheves (R). 3 months for 1 article. Jerry Adams (R). 9 months for 3 articles. Keith D. Johnson (E). 12 months for 2 articles. John Kallman (R). 12 months for 4 articles. Phil Wenstrand (R). 9 months for 3 articles. Jim Pincenti (R). 6 months for 2 articles. Alan V. Weinberg (E). 6 months for 1 article. Norman Peters (R). 3 months for 1 article. Richard Greever (E). 6 months for 1 article. Merle Avila (R). 9 months for 3 articles. MikeTramte (R). 3 months for 1 article. Jim Wiley (R). 3 months for 1 article.

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THE F. W. BENNETT TOKENS JOSEPH H. ELROD CM 11 Three tokens from F.W. Bennett are listed in www.tokencatalog.com: F. W. BENNETT I 5 ¢ THE / J. M. BRUNSWICK / AND / BALKE CO (BB -7b)

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TC - 184341; FWM - 208. Possible Attribution: F. W. Bennett, saloon, Diana, Dak. Ter. as listed in 1886 Bradst.

GOOD FOR / 5 ¢ / F. W. I BENNETT I IN I TRADE THE / J. M. BRUNSWICK / AND / BALKE CO (BB -7b)

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TC - 113447; Kent; Kent Also attributed to Miner * * * F.W. Bennett, saloon, Diana, Dak. Ter. As listed 1886 Bradst.

F. W. BENNETT, I ARTESIAN, I S. D. GOOD FOR / 10 / IN / MERCHANDISE

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TC - 287291

I have another token: F. W. BENNETT / --·-- I ARTESIAN, I S. D. II GOOD FOR / 5 ¢ / IN / MERCHANDISE

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In the absence of illustrations, it is not possible to determine whether TC -184341; FMW - 2028 and TC113447; Kent are identical or represent different varieties. Listings by Fowler et.al. (FMW - 2028) give

only the issuer's name and value; words such as "GOOD FOR IN TRADE" are not included but commonly occur on the (BB 7b) tokens. Thus it is highly likely that there is only one variety with wording as given for TC -113447.

Books published in association with centennial celebrations of the villages of Artesian and Fedora South Dakota provide information to support attributions of the older tokens to both Miner, D. T. and Diana, D.T. Historical data also clarify the relation between the older tokens from Dakota Territory and the more recent tokens from Artesian, S. D.

The Miner Center Town Site Company was organized in 1881 to establish a town near the center of what was then Miner County (established January 8, 1873 and enlarged to 48 x 24 miles in 1879). The goal of the company was for the town to become the county seat. A town plat was dedicated April 11, 1882 and a post office (Miner, D. T.) was established October 30, 1882. In 1883 the western half of the county was separated and organized as Sanborn County with the eastern half remaining Miner County. The town of Miner was left in the extreme western edge of Miner County.

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In the same year that a post office was established at Miner, a post office was also established at Diana about 5 miles to the west. On May 25, 1887 the town name was changed from Diana to Artesian City. South Dakota became a state on November 2, 1889; and on December 6, 1889 Artesian City became simply Artesian, S. D. Businesses in Miner flourished for a short time but then began a decline to abandonment of the town. Two reasons have been mentioned as causes for the demise: (1) a disagreement with the railroad over right-of-way and (2) reluctance of train engineers to stop on the slight grade in Miner. Growth of Diana was concurrent with the demise of Miner as businesses closed in Miner and moved to Diana. The Fedora Centennial book printed a quote from the Diana Sentinel March 7, 1884, "Another new building, F. W. Bennett, the Miner saloon keeper, having sold his interest at that place, has commenced the erection of a building in Diana, the size of which is to be 20 x 44 feet, and it will be used as a first class Saloon and Billiard Hall." Attribution of the maverick F. W. Bennett token with the J. M. Brunswick and Balke Co. reverse to both Miner and Diana, D. T. is reasonable. While the date on which the tokens were struck is not known, it is plausible to assume they were obtained for the saloon at Miner and continued in use at Diana, D. T. at Artesian City, D. T. and at Artesian, S. D. following town name changes and statehood. The 10-cent token (TC - 287291) most likely dates from the 1890's and was obtained as a supplement to the BBC token.

Saloons were falling out of favor in the 1890's. The Dakota Territorial Legislature passed a temperance law in October 1889, but there was no enforcement provision. In 1890 the first South Dakota Legislature following statehood passed a law to enforce prohibition. Enforcement was neither immediate nor uniform throughout the state, but F. W. Bennett got out of the saloon business. The 1904 R. G. Dun and 1914 Bradstreet directories both have a listing for Fred W. Bennett, General Store, at Artesian, S. D. The 5-cent aluminum token was likely procured for use in the General Store. Other denominations of aluminum tokens were surely struck but are currently unlisted. SOURCES OF INFORMATION Artesian, South Dakota Centennial History 1883-1983. Published in 1982 by the Centennial Committee. 140 pp. Fedora History Territorial Days 1985 Fedora, South Dakota. Compiled by Clare Miller, Irma (Greene) Thietje, and Fama L. Green. Pine Hill Press. Freeman S. Dak. 57029. 342 pp. Fowler, W. E., R. D. Magnuson, and P. E. White. 1977. The Brunswick Token Story. TAMS Journal 17(3) part II. 48pp. Prohibition in South Dakota. Black Hills Journal. May 10, 2009. Bradstreets Book of Commercial Ratings 1914. R. G Dun & Company 1904. www.tokencatalog.com

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Review of the 17th Annual NWTAMS Show July 14-15 I've just hours ago returned from the 17th Annual NWTAMS show, always ably hosted by Mike and Barbara Patton who clearly always put their hearts and souls into both the club and their annual July show. It is often held on the same weekend as the nearby PalmerWirfs massive antique show, an added incentive to fly from So Calif to Portland Oregon. I think I've attended and set up at all of the 17 annual shows and they've always been very rewarding, both in terms of selling, trading and buying. But it's more than that. There's a certain camaraderie, spirit, "down-home" flavor to it, almost like a yearly family reunion. Yes, the bourse has shrunk over the decades, probably now no more than half the original size with, I believe, only a dozen sellers set up this time. And I've watched as many of us have aged and some passed away. But those that still come are like kids kicking the can in that classic Twilight Zone segment. Great stuff surfaces and changes hands. A superb near mint Washington saloon trade mirror, a unique minty 14K gold watch presented in 1913 to an historic Alaska figure, a unique Utah town token selling at auction, superb Idaho pictorial plates, 2 Solomonville A.T. tokens, a near unique auto pictorial Seattle token at auction, a brewery Mont Terr token, and on and on. Collectors came as far as Ohio and Illinois, Idaho, Montana and California. The show has been newly re-located to a banquet hall in nearby Clackamas Oregon, perhaps a 20 minute drive from its original Vancouver Wash location. A much better facility where bi-monthly coin shows are also held. Carpeted, cool, quiet and well-lighted and a lot less expensive than the old facility. Thanks to exonumist/numismatist Dave Ownbey for suggesting it to Mike Patton. And, as always, appreciation was shown by the hungry bourse holders to the Pattons for the annual Saturday noon lunch they provided. All in all, you can't get a better deal for the $65 bourse fee. There was plenty of time to socialize at the show and something became quite evident in these conversations that we all probably knew instinctively: the value of a long term marriage in connection with a successful and rewarding collecting "career". I talked with 7 couples set up or attending at the show, husbands and some wives I've known for at least the 17 years of the show. Most of them have been married over 4 decades, some over 5 decades. All seemed still very close, not bickering at all like some longtime marriages. All husbands deeply involved in their collecting. I'm absolutely convinced now that a happy longtime marriage not only contributes to good health (so far as advancing age permits) and a satisfying collecting hobby but the two are mutually inter-dependent. I'll be back next year and we'll all be a year older. But at the show, we sure are kids again, kicking the can down the road.

Alan V. Weinberg

6 September 2012

Available for immediate sale

Civil War Store Cards from the estate of

Stephen L. Tanenbaum

I am in the process of selling a substantial part of the Civil War store card collection of the late Steve Tanenbaum and have prepared a listing of items for sale. These include tokens of Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Tennessee. For more than 40 years Steve gathered these, continually improving and upgrading. The vast majority of the tokens are Mint State, many certified by NGC (which Steve was in the midst of doing) and others still in his 2x2 cardboard holders. Rarity-9 (2 to 4 known) tokens abound as do, believe it or not, R-10 (unique) tokens and unlisted varieties. Numismatic strikes in copper-nickel, overstrikes on Indian Head cents, rarities with various Stanton reverses (1042 and 1047 gems in abundance), mint errors, “rare towns,” brockages, and more await your consideration. Many, once sold, are not likely to come on the market again for many years. That said the majority of the tokens are highly affordable and priced from the tens of dollars into the low hundreds. If you will send me an e-mail request I will send you my latest list by return e-mail. Nearly all are one-of-a-kind in the estate and are available on a first-come, first served basis. Thank you for your interest!

Dave Bowers Box 539 Wolfeboro Falls, NH 03896

• Request by e-mail:

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Hotel El Bonito. Duncans Mills, (Sonoma County) California By Merle Avila Duncans Mills was a mill town. Brothers Samuel and Alexander Duncan started a mill near the coast and shipped their lumber from Duncans Landing. Alexander Duncan built a new mill upriver at what became Duncans Mills. The train, which arrived in 1876, was a big boost for the town. At its peak Duncans Mills had about 100 people with a hotel, express office, and four saloons. Across from the Duncans Mills Station was the Hotel El Bonito. El Bonito Hotel before earthquake

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On the morning of the big earthquake, April 18, 1906 the Hotel El Bonito collapsed. Three people were killed in the collapse. Note the upper floor without a window broken. The Narrow Gauge locomotive had to pull away the debris to clear the tracks.

El Bonito Hotel after earthquake

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ON THE NET Billy Kiser 1068 W. Santa Cruz Dr. Tempe, AZ 85282 Phone: (575) 649-2945 eMail: [email protected]

COMMENTARY By the time you all read this I presume the annual NTCA show in Salt Lake City will have come and gone. Unfortunately I will be unable to attend, but wish everybody a great time and hope all who travel there will be able to add items to their collections.

221070512639 Sandy, Utah, Jensen & Christensen / Good For - $1.00 – In Trade ($380). Here’s one from the town where NTCA’s show will be held in three weeks. Also from Utah this month: “Hermitage Bar – Ogden Canyon / 25c” (Item #251109828454; $237); “The Kenyon – 12 1/2c – Cigar Stand / Mormon Temple Pictorial” (Item #221089658287; $906).

My thanks to this month’s contributors: John C. Allred, Duane Feisel, Jim Hartman, Luke Johnson, Jim Kattner, Ron Lerch, Don Noe, Leo Schiltz, Alan Weinberg, Jeff Smurthwaite.

ITEMS OF INTEREST Appearing on eBay, by number: (Dollar amounts to nearest whole dollar)

251109794098 Bossburg, Wash., Miners Exchange / Good For – 12 1/2c – In Trade ($411).

330766116987 Onion Lake, Sask., The Hudson’s Bay Company / Good For - $1.00 – In Merchandise ($504). A very rare Hudson’s Bay Company token, although not in very good condition unfortunately.

221094063243 Dudley, Ida., G.F. Staassen / Good For – 5c – In Trade ($931). A very tough location for Idaho tokens.

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190704973449 Randado, Texas, Andres Salinas / Bueno Por – 12 1/2c – 1903 – Mexicanos ($450). Nice Spanish-language and dated token from Texas. Also from Texas: “S. Schwartzberg – Bells, Texas / 12 1/2c” (Item #180929869099; $746); “Mahoney’s Bar – Ft. Hancock / 12 1/2c” (Item #190709613805; $743). The seller on this last one expressed some uncertainty as to which Fort Hancock this token is from inasmuch as there appear to have been a couple of locations by that name in the U.S. The Texas attribution seems a bit more likely.

Also from Montana: “The Anheuser – Taft, Mont. / 5c” (Item #221087496431; $493). It is interesting to note than a virtually identical token (clearly the same die maker/manufacturer” for an Anheuser Bar in Grand Forks, Idaho also sold this month for $346 (see item #221087466981).

261077729822 Astoria, Ore., The Grotto, Good For 12 1/2c In Trade ($779). Nice Oregon pocket mirror in great condition.

300741879511 (Kingston, N.M.), Good For – 12 1/2c – California – Brewery – In – Trade // 12 ½ ($245). This is the only (relatively) common token from Kingston, with at least 6-7 examples known to me. Kingston is still an extremely tough New Mexico town for tokens. Also from New Mexico: “Lobby Saloon – John (illegible) – Tucumcari, N.M. // Good For – One – Drink” (Item #120957899377; $449). This one was unlisted in my 2009 token book, but the final sale price surprised me given the poor condition of the item, with the proprietor’s name being illegible (at least from the ebay photos I could not make it out and the seller likewise admitted the same in the description).

300737570231 Fort Keogh (Montana), Post Exchange – 25c // Good For – 25c – In Trade ($665).

280927388413 Byron, Minn., A.L. Cutting Co. – 1910 / Good For – c1c – In Trade ($350).

290745841968 Lawson, Colo., Lawson Saloon – Geo. E. Russell, Prop. / Good For – 5c – In Trade ($998). Very rare Colorado token and a saloon piece besides. Also from Colorado this month: “Good For 1 Drink – Little Daisy – Buena Vista, Colo. / Chars. Pick Reverse” (Item #330771446039; $463); “Pioneer Saloon – Leadville, Colo. / 12 1/2c” (Item #120957880523; $462); “Ed. Gilson’s Place – Rifle (Colo) / 12 1/2c” (Item #180935410773; $294).

300739194315 (Lathrop, Cal.), Good For One Drink – At – Gem – Saloon – Buttrick – and – Eaton / Jacob Strahle San Francisco, etc. ($538). Also from California: “Pioneer Saloon – D.F. – Groveland / 5c” Talkin' Tokens 11

(Item #120944693308; $598); “Jacksonville Saloon – Ed Parr / Good For One Drink” (Item #150856715704; $431);

320941083945 Alcatraz Island (Cal.), Post Exchange / Good For – 2 1/2c – In Merchandise ($1113). Great military token from Alcatraz.

310412882100 Kyrene, Ariz., A.J. Hansen – Pay Check / Good For – 1.00 – In Merchandise ($1275). A scarce Arizona token but I do know there are a few examples around. Kyrene has been swallowed up by Phoenix and the town itself no longer exists (it was located about 2 miles from where I now live in Tempe). Also from Arizona: “Gadsden Hotel – Douglas, Arizona / 35c” (Item #221085321915; $399).

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THE 2010 EDITION OF

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NTCA MAVERICKS – SEPTEMBER 2012 Luke Johnson – Editor 224 W. Main St. Pipestone, MN 56164 [email protected]

NEW ATTRIBUTIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 NA000952 Alexander Drug Co., Oklahoma City, OK, 1903CD, 135-139 W. 1st; 1920CD, 226-232 W. 1st; Covington, TN, 1914 Bradstreet, L. L. Alexander; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA001051 L.H.Brinkman, Springfield, OH, 1893-1894CD, Grocery, 396 W. Main; Dayton, OH, 1898-1908CD, Grocery, n.w.c. Hart & Notre Dame Ave., 1909-1912CD, 1 N. Notre Dame Ave., Grocery, 1920 Census; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA001482 Arizona Bar, St. Joseph, MO, 1942-1957CD, James M. Colley, Liquors, 5302 Lake Ave.; Id'd by Richard Greever NA001494 Lagas Bros., Kansas City, MO, 1924CD, Peter & Gus Lagas, Confectionery, 1134 Washington; Id'd by Richard Greever NA001505 Gus Zelle, Salem, OH, 1906-1908 Dun, Bottler, 1914 Dun, Saloon, 1918 Dun, Bottler & Saloon; Id'd by Hank Thoele, Louis Stubler & Don Clifford NA001635 Henry Hackman, Nashville, TN, 1911-1915CD, Henry F. Hackman, Soft Drinks, 805 Ewing Ave.; Id'd by Richard Greever NA001671 Yaser's Tavern, Evansville, IN, 1946 & 1952D&B, Id'd by Les Smith NA001765 Joseph Koliha, Chicago, IL, 1918 Draft Card, Saloon, 2032 W. 18th; Id'd by Richard Greever NA001784 Heidelberg Inn, South Bend, IN, 1944CD, Joseph Burnecki, Tavern, 1406 Portage; Id'd by Richard Greever NA001836 L.Adami, San Jose, CA, 1901-1906CD, Luigi Adami, Saloon, 446 W. Santa Clara; Id'd by Richard Greever & Luke Johnson NA001853 O.A.Ballwanz, Fond du Lac, WI, 1914 Bradstreet, 1917 Gaz. Saloon; 1917CD, 1919CD, Otto A. Ballwanz, Saloon, 164 Western Ave., Soft Drinks 1921-1932CD, Tavern 1936-1943CD; Id'd by Louis Stubler & Luke Johnson NA001938 C.H.Bornholt, La Harpe, KS, 1905CD, Carl H. Bornholt, Billiards, S. Locust; 1906CD, S. First; 1912CD, Restaurant, 101 N. Main; 1908 Gaz., Charles H. Bornholt, Billiards; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA002157 D.G.Hoffmann, Evansville, IN, 1902CD, 1914CD, Daniel G. Hoffmann, Bakery, 400 Adams Ave.; Id'd by Richard Greever 14 September 2012

NA002345 Bley's Tavern, Egg Harbor, WI, Google, 6549 County Rd. T; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA002810 Ferd. Hahn & Son, Milwaukee, WI, 1913-1917CD, Ferdinand & Otto A. Hahn, Saloon, 547 12th; Id'd by Richard Greever NA002906 M.Bierden, Floyd Township, Sioux County, IA, 1885 State Census, Matt Bierden, Saloon Keeper; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA002946 F.W.Belling, Appleton, WI, 1906-1910CD, Frank W. Belling, Belling Tea & Coffee Co., 1915CD, Saloon, 66 S. Lake, 1925-1936CD, Belling Transfer Line, 120 S. Summit; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA003204 Chas.Billiau, Cincinnati, OH, 1884-1900CD, Chas. A. Billiau, Cigar Mfr., 603 W. Liberty; 1901CD, 1410 Mansfield; Mt. Airy, OH,1905CD, Cigar Mfr., Cary Rd.; Silverton, OH, 1909-1910CD, Saloon, Cor. Montgomery Pike & Ohio Ave.; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA003209 Blayney's Lunch, Mt. Gilead, OH, 1950-1955 High School Yearbook Ads; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA003409 J.Bahorich, Joliet, IL, 1905-1916CD, Joseph Bahorich, Saloon, 1103 Scott; 1918CD, Saloon, 1000 N. Chicago; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA004844 J.B., Cleveland, OH, John Bartzmeyer, 1881CD, Billiards, 976 Sheriff; J.Bortzmeyer, 1883-1885CD, Saloon, 976 Sheriff; Id'd by Richard Greever NA004849 Benson & Wilson, Kansas City, MO, 1929CD, Hotel Bray, F.A.Benson & Sam Wilson, Props., 1114 Baltimore Ave.; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA004929 Dan Heppe, Peoria, IL, 1916-1918CD, Daniel Heppe, Saloon, 1101 S. Adams; Id'd by Richard Greever NA005014 Broadwater Saloon, Helena, MT, 1916-1917CD, Chas. Lindblad, Prop., Seymer Park; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005027 Joe Ardner, Denver, CO, 1894-1907CD, Joseph S. Ardner, Saloon, 1894-1907CD, 2516 19th; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005034 & NA007046 J.A.Ballard, Portsmouth, OH, 1941CD, John A. Ballard, Billiards, 1018 Waller; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005044 P.H.Billiet, Annawan, IL, 1930 Census, Phil H. Billiet, Grocery; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005264 Boyd Benscoter, Hamilton, OH, 1906CD, Bartender; Springfield, IL, M. Boyd Benscoter, Bartender, 1908-1916CD; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005273 J.W.Brashear & Son, St. Louis, MO, 1910 Census, John W. Brashear, Liquor Dealer-Own Saloon, Otho W. Brashear(Son), Liquor Dealer-Part Owner; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005345 Kramers Cafe, Cincinnati, OH, 1903-1917CD, Anthony Kramer, Saloon, 3956 Eastern Ave.; Id'd by Richard Greever NA005396 R.J.Bost, Stillwater, OT, 1900 Census, Rufus J. Bost, Saloon Keeper; Id'd by Luke Johnson Talkin' Tokens 15

NA005625 Roy Like, Wauseon, OH, 1940 Census, Le Roy Like, Prop. Sandwich Shop; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005648 M.H.Stoler, Mansfield, OH, 1904CD, 1915CD, 1917CD, Bakery, 16 W. 4th; Myron H. Stoler, Bakery, 1915 Richland County Dir.; Los Angeles, CA, 1920 Census, Myron H. Stoler, Bakery; 1923CD, Mgr. Bake-Rite Bakery, 1925CD, Sawtelle Home Bakery, 1928CD, Bakery, 1637 Sawtelle Blvd.; Id'd by Luke Johnson & Richard Greever NA005753 Clavin's Bakery, St. Louis, MO, 1899CD, 1901CD, Charles Clavin; 1910CD, Charles F. Clavin, 1913CD, 1916-1917CD, 1400 Tower Grove Ave.; 1901CD, 1913CD, Otto Clavin, 1910CD, 1605 N. 18th; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005768 Happ's Cafe, Albany, NY, 1897-1916CD, George R. Happ, Saloon, 164 Jefferson; Id'd by Richard Greever NA005844 & NA007021 Jos.Baumgartner, Reading, OH, 1905CD, 1907CD, Dairy; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005939 Joe Bittner, Philadelphia, PA, 1901CD, Jos. Bittner, Barber; OR Cincinnati, OH, 1915CD, Jos. Bittner, Grocery, 2026 Western Ave.; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA005951 Bowers & Mickley, Mansfield, OH, 1902 Tel. Dir., Cigars, Bird Bldg.; 12-21-01, 1-11-02, & 3-28-03 articles in The New York Clipper, Memorial Opera House, Bowers & Mickley, Managers; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006005 Julius Dittmaier, St. Louis, MO, 1891CD, Baker, 1809 Lynch; 1895CD, 1900 Census,1908CD, Baker; Julius J. Dittmaier, 1916CD, Baker; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006024 Dan Hetzinger, Cincinnati, OH, Daniel Hetzinger, Baker, 1876CD; 1877-1879CD, 18 W. Court; 18801882, 289 W. Liberty; Baker, 1883-1885CD; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006025 Hildebrand's Bakery, San Francisco, CA, 1907-1909CD, Louis Hildebrand, Bakery, 125 Campbell Ave.; Id'd by Richard Greever NA006029 S.Horne, Salt Lake City, UT, 1897-1915CD, Sophronia S. Horne, General Mdse., 1600 S. State; Id'd by Richard Greever NA006030 Daniel Hornkohl, Manistee, MI, 1905CD, 1907CD, Baker, 302 1st; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006031 A.J.Huebel, St. Louis, MO, 1900 & 1910 Census, Adolph J. Huebel, Grocery,; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006044 Leuschke's Bakery, Omphghent, IL, 1910 Census, Robert M. Leuschke, Bakery & Confectionery; Id'd by Richard Greever NA006061 Henry Richter, Richmond, CA, 1915-1917CD, Bakery, 1228 Macdonald Ave.; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006062 Fred Rombach, California, MO, 1910 Census, Prop. Bakery, 1920 Census, Baker-Bakery; Id'd by Luke Johnson NA006066 Emil Schaffer, New Albany, IN, 1927CD, Baker-Model Baking Co.; Id'd by Luke Johnson 16 September 2012

NEW MAVERICKS FOR SEPTEMBER 2012 NA008853 H.H.C.S.//Good For/(SC:25)/In Merchandise // Al Oct 25 R.McDowell NA008854 I.P.Donnelly(INC)//Good For/Pint/Milk(ALL INC) // Br R 23 L.Johnson NA008855 The Ideal Barber Shop(INC)/Good For/1/Shave//Aug.Kern/B.S./Co./St.Louis. // Br R 24 L.Johnson NA008856 Idle Hour/Good For/5¢/In Trade/Pool Hall//(Same) // Al R 22 L.Johnson NA008857 J.F.R./Bakery/& Confect'y(ALL INC)//Good For/10c/Loaf(ALL INC) // Br Sc-21 29x25 L.Johnson NA008858 Good For/12½(INC)/At J.R.Bar.//(Blank) // Br R 29 L.Johnson NA008859 J.W.C./Pool/Room//Good For/2½¢/In Trade // Br R 21 L.Johnson NA008860 Jack/Billiards//Good For/5/In/Merchandise. // Br R 19 L.Johnson NA008861 Jackson Square/(CH)/5¢ Cigar//5¢/E.(CH)E. // Br R 21 L.Johnson NA008862 Jensen/Recreation/Inc./111 S.E. Third St.//Good For/5¢/In/Merchandise // Al Oct 25 L.Johnson NA008863 Piggly Wiggly/(Pig)/E.J.Keefe Co//Food Stamp Credit/1¢/In Eligible Foods // P-Black R 29 L.Johnson NA008864 Keith & Foley/117/S./Lime//Good For/5¢/In Trade // Al Oct 21 L.Johnson NA008865 Klundike Bar//Good For/5¢/In Trade // Al R 20 L.Johnson NA008866 La Bonte's/Rendezvous/Schaaf-Mpls.//Good For/5¢/In Trade // Al Oct 23 L.Johnson NA008867 Marco/Lavorgna//20¢ // Al R 25 L.Johnson NA008868 Liberty/Soft/Drink/&/Cafe//Good For/10¢/In Trade // Br Sqn 25 L.Johnson NA008869 At/Lockes/Market/&/Grocery//Good For/25¢/In Trade // Al R 28 L.Johnson NA008870 J.Lurth,/White/Front/Sample/Room//Good For/5¢/In Trade // Al R 25 L.Johnson NA008871 Madison/School/Cafeterias//Good For/10¢/In Trade // Br R 22 L.Johnson NA008872 The/Majestic//Good For/2½¢/In Trade // Br R 25 L.Johnson NA008873 L.F.Matthews/5¢/Soda Or Cigars//(Blank) // Al R 21 L.Johnson

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FOUR OREGON TOKEN FLASKS By Garth Ziegenhagen

Thomas called these Newman flasks, but the real Newman flask is embossed on the bottom with C.Newman, Pat. Oct.10th 1876. Oregon has four of these emerald green Token flasks and two of the unlisted ones are on the second page. The other two are the OLD O.I.C./ RYE from Oregon Importing Co. and C.J. STUBLING/THE DALLES/ OREGON. Both of these flasks have appeared at Oregon Bottle Shows in the past. Sometime during 1904 the wholesale liquor store Oregon Importing Co. opened in Portland and then spread out to three different locations. Even though the company was in wholesale sales only there was also a reference to it being a Family Liquor Store. The O.I.C. remained a mystery until someone came up with a paper label that said: Oregon Importing CO. Old Rye Whiskey. Charles J. Stubling first opened a saloon in The Dalles in 1883 and in 1890 he entered the wholesale business. One trade token refers to his first venture in the Germania Beer Hall and Oyster Saloon. He was very successful and lasted in business until Prohibition came to Oregon in 1915. Most of the Oregon token flasks came after 1900. The writing is incised on a brass token and glued to a de-bossed circle in the center of the flask.

If anyone has any of these incised 24 mm brass tokens from Oregon please contact me. [email protected] or 541-548-4776 18 September 2012

FOUR OREGON TOKEN FLASKS By Garth Ziegenhagen

The SARATOGA LIQUOR CO/ 245 ALDER ST./ PORTLAND,ORE was owned by Harry R. Eaton and it was difficult to find him in the directories because he was only in business for one year in 1911. It seems like most of these owners that moved around would use these token flasks because a new token would be easier and cheaper than embossing a flask. Also the token flask is one of the prettier flasks made. The token could actually be placed upside down so it could be read while drinking. To my knowledge only one of these Saratoga Liquor Co. flasks is known in 2012. OAK RUN/( logo)/ BOURBON is attributed to W.J.VAN SCHUYVER & CO as each of his initials W.J.V.S are incised inside the same logo used on his embossed cylinders and his Cyrus Noble shot glass on page 120 in Barbara Edmonsonʼs book. William Van Schuyer was a partner of a saloon in Portland in 1866 and became the sole owner in 1877. The company stayed in business until prohibition. Many thanks to Margie for bringing this flask to a recent Oregon Bottle Show in Aurora, Oregon.

If anyone has any of these incised 24 mm brass tokens from Oregon please contact me. [email protected] or 541-548-4776 Talkin' Tokens 19

MAIL BID - NTCA RULES FENNIE THACKER - 7392 BIG RIDGE RD. HAYSI, VA. 24256 [email protected] 1. ( Maben, Ala.) Sloss Sheffield Steel & Iron Co. 1.00 / Orco. 2 R.B. ( MB. 25.00 ) 2. Flat Creek, Ala. Alabama By Products 5 / Orco 2 R.B. ( MB. 25.00 ) 3. Macon, Ga. A. B. Crump Construction Co./ GF. 50 In Cash R.A. 4. ( Van Wert, Oh.) Collins & Collins 25 / 1909 Ingle R. B. 5. Pryor, Ok. W. A. Graham Company / GF. 25 Sq.B 6. Roseann, Va. Panther Coal Co. ( Panther ) 1.00 / MM2 R. B. ( MB. 15.00 ) 7. Haysi, Va. Wayne’s General Store 1-5-10-25 & 50 Set Of Round Plastic Food Coins 8. Henlawson, W. Va. Merrill Stores 5-10-25-50 & 1.00 / R. Fi. ( 5 Pc. Set ) 9. ( Logan, W. Va. ) Franklins Dairy Store Of West Virginia / GF. 5 When Returned With Empty Bottle R. Fi. 10. ( Fayetteville, W. Va. ) J.R. Saunders 1.00 / 1909 Ingle R .B. 11. Clendenin, W. Va. Purity Grocery Co./ GF. 1.00 R.B. 12. Panther, W. Va. Panther Coal Co. 1.00 ( Panther) / GF. 1.00 R. B. ( MB. 15.00 ) 13. Quinn & Terry / GF. 10 R. A. 14. Cosgrove Meehan Mines Plant #40 Identification #801 / Clay Ov. ( MB. 12.00 ) 15. Bethlehem Steel Co. Sparrows Point Yard / Loss Of This Check Etc. R. B. 16. Beth Elkhorn Corporation Elkhorn Division / Loss Of This Check Etc. R. B. 17. Post Exchange Camp Williams / GF. 25 R.A. 18. Lucky Dykes Coal Co./ GF. 10 R. A. ( Slight Corrosion ) 19. John Woodhouse Cor. Broadway & Harvard / 5 R.A. 20. National Scrip Collectors Association 5.00 / 1.00 Payable In Cash Isc.2 ( Error 5.00 Obv. & 1.00 Rev.) 21. S. S. Co. Time Check Harewood Mine ( Rec. With Rounded Sides ) A / Rev. Blank 22. O.L.M. Co. Eastern Sq. WM. / Rev. Blank ( Rail Road Tag - MB. 25.00 ) 23. Raliegh Wyoming Mining GF. 1 Exploder OC. B. / Rev. Blank ( MB. 40.00 ) 24. U.S.C. & C. Co. 1 Fuse Round Steel ? / Rev. Blank ( MB. 45.00 ) 25. ( Fredonia, Ky.) J.A. Clift 25 / 1914 Ingle R. WM. 26. Dayton, Ky. City Hall Café/ GF. 5 Tri. A. 27. Capito, Ky. Atlas Coal Co./GF. 1.00 OC. B.

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28. ( Jonancy), Ky. Kentucky Block & Fuel Co. 1 Credit Check / Ics. R.B. 29. Same As #28 Only 1.00 30. Praise, Ky. R.T. Elswick / GF. 5 Oc. B. 31. Same As #30 Only 10 32. Packard, Ky. Mahan Jellico Coal Co. 10 / MM2 R.B. 33. Five Diff. Ky. Tokens ( MB. 15.00 ) 34. Five Diff. Va. Tokens ( MB. 15.00 ) 35. Five Diff. Tn. Tokens ( MB. 15.00 ) 36. Five Diff. W. Va. Tokens ( MB. 15.00 ) 37. Five Diff. Dairy Tokens ( MB. 15.00 ) 38. Five Diff. Military Tokens ( MB. 15.00 ) 39. Fifty Well Mixed Coal, Merchant, Dairy, Military Prison Etc. No Tax, Trans., Arcade Etc. ( MB. 65.00 ) 40. Same As #39 Only 100 Tokens ( MB. 125.00 ) 41. 1950 Ill. Chauffeur Badge ( With Pin R. WM. ) 42. 1948 Franklin Half Dollar Average Circ. ( MB. 13.00 ) 43. Same As #42 Only 1949 ( MB. 13.00 ) 44. Same As #42 Only 1949-D ( MB. 13.00 ) 45. Same As #42 Only 1951-S ( MB. 13.00 ) 46. 1878 CC Morgan Dollar Avr. Circ. ( MB.100.00) 47. Same As #46 Only 1890 CC. 48. 1921 Morgan Dollar Avr. Circ. ( MB. 37.50 ) 49. 1926-S Peace Dollar Avr. Circ. ( mB. 37.50 ) 50. 1863 Copper Nickel Penny Avr. Circ. 51. Off Center 1 Cent ( No Date ) 52. 1864 Two Cent Piece Avr. Circ. ( MB. 15.00 ) 53. 1851 Large Cent Avr. Circ. ( MB. 20.00 ) 54. 1950-D Unc. Nickel ( MB. 12.50 ) 55. Five Diff. Avr. Circ. Mint Marked Mercury Dimes Before 1940 ( MB. 15.00 ) 56. 1873 Seated Liberty Half Dollar Avr. Circ. ( MB. 20.00 ) 57. Same As #56 Only 1861 ( MB. 20.00 ) 58. Same As #56 Only 1854-0 ( MB. 20.00 ) 59. Same As #56 Only 1858-0 ( MB. 20.00 ) 60. 1917 Walking Liberty Half Dollar Avr. Circ. ( MB. 15.00 ) 61. Same As #60 Only 1918 ( MB. 15.00 ) 62. Same As #60 Only 1934-S ( MB. 15.00 ) 63. 1961 PCGS Certified PR. 64 Franklin Half Dollar ( MB. 22.00 ) 64. 1958 PPC. Certified MS, 65 Franklin Half Dollar ( MB. 22.00 ) 65. 1952 Unc. Washington Carver Half Dollar ( MB. 30.00 ) 66. 1893 Columbian Half Dollar Avg. Circ. ( MB. 23.00 )

NATIONAL TOKEN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS Article 1 - NAME The name of this organization shall be NATIONAL TOKEN COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION. Article 2 - OBJECTIVES Section 1. The Association shall operate as a nonprofit educational organization. Section 2. The objectives and purposes of the Association shall be to promote the hobby of collecting all tokens, medals and exonumia; however, emphasis will be placed on merchant trade tokens. Collectors of all ages will be encouraged to become involved in this educational and entertaining pursuit. Section 3. The organization will advance and disseminate research, knowledge, and information affecting the hobby through its monthly publication TALKIN’ TOKENS. This publication shall be the official means of communication with members. Section 4. The organization may, from time to time, publish additional educational and informative items separate from TALKIN’ TOKENS. Article 3 - MEMBERSHIP Section 1. The membership of this organization shall consist of regular members only. Any individual of good moral character shall be eligible for membership. Section 2. Application for membership must be made on the official form of the organization. This form must be completed, signed by the applicant, and submitted with the membership fee, and any other applicable fees, to the Secretary of the organization. If accepted to membership in the Association, the membership fee will not be subject to refund for any reason. Section 3. Submission of the membership application form implies that the applicant agrees to all the rules and regulations of the organization as approved by the membership or the Executive Committee. Section 4. The Secretary shall assign permanent membership numbers in numerical sequence in the order in which membership application forms are received. Assigned numbers shall never be reassigned or reused. Those members who joined the Association on or before December 31, 1996, are considered Charter Members, and may have “CM” as a prefix to their assigned membership number.

Section 5. Members shall be entitled to all privileges of the organization including the right to vote, hold office (except as limited by Article 4, Section 13), and receive the official publications of the organization. Section 6. The organization will publish periodically a directory of its members and their collecting interests. Section 7. The Executive Committee shall have summary powers by a vote of a majority of its members to suspend, expel, or terminate the membership of any member upon conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude, or for any verified unfair practice involving token collecting, or for any conduct which in its opinion disturbs the order, dignity, business or harmony, or impairs the good name, popularity or prosperity of the Association. Article 4 - OFFICERS AND ELECTIONS Section 1. The elected officers of this organization shall be a President, a Vice President, and five Directors. The President and Vice President shall be elected by a simple majority vote of the voting members in good standing of the Association. Directors shall be elected in order by the total number of votes received. Section 2. The appointed officers of this organization shall be a Secretary, a Treasurer, and an Editor. Section 3. The elected officers and the appointed officers shall comprise the Executive Committee. Section 4. The Executive Committee shall make the appointments of the appointed officers. Section 5. The election of officers shall be held in each odd-numbered year. Any member in good standing shall be eligible for nomination. Nominations and written acceptance of such nomination by the nominee shall be sent to the Secretary. Section 6. The nominating period shall end at midnight, June 30, of the election year. The slate of officers and a ballot shall be mailed to members in good standing by July 15 of the election year. In the event that there are no contested positions or other matters to be decided by ballot, the ballot will not be mailed to members, and the Secretary shall be instructed to cast a unanimous vote for the candidates.

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Section 7. The President may form a nominating committee to solicit, encourage, and present a slate of nominees for the elective offices. Section 8. The President will appoint a 3-member Election/Counting Committee (plus one alternate) who will prepare the ballot and associated instructions. The appointees must agree to be present and participate in the ballot counting. No candidate for elected office will be appointed to serve on this committee. Section 9. If ballots are required (in the case of contested races), the Secretary will insure that the ballot is included in, or as an insert in, the August issue of Talkin' Tokens. Section 9a. Ballots must be returned to the person appointed to receive them and must be postmarked on or before August 20th (August 21st if the 20th falls on a Sunday). This provides approximately three weeks for members to vote and mail their ballots. Section 9b. E-mail voting is not only permissible but also encouraged. E-mail votes must be received by 9:00 PM CST, August 20th. The authorized individual receiving the e-mailed votes will print them and include a hard copy with those ballots mailed to him/her. Section 9c. The voting member's name must appear in the return address portion of the envelope or included in the first section of the e-mailed vote. Including the word "ballot" in the subject line of the e-mailed ballot will make it easier for the receiver to sort mail. Including the membership number as well on the envelope or e-mail will facilitate verifying eligibility to cast a vote. Section 9d. The votes should be counted by the committee appointed by the President at the end of the setup day at the annual convention but, in any event, must be counted prior to the first official meeting at the convention. The time and place of the counting will be announced to the membership in attendance by the committee so any members who wish to observe the counting may do so. If known in advance, every effort would be made to publish the time and place in Talkin' Tokens. The results of the voting will be recorded by the Election Committee and include at least the following information: a. Number of ballots submitted via mail and number submitted by e-mail. b. Number of ballots not qualified and reasons for disqualification. c. Number of votes for each candidate.

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d. The above information will be published in the next available issue of Talkin' Tokens, depending on publication timelines. e. After 60 days without objection, the actual ballots will be destroyed. Section 10. The newly elected officers shall assume office as soon as they are sworn in. Section 11. Any officer who is not a member in good standing of the Association automatically will be removed from office. Section 12. Any officer may be removed from office by a majority vote of the Executive Committee for reason of misfeasance, malfeasance, or nonfeasance. Section 13. In order to provide a more perfect flow of ideas and information for the benefit of the membership, it shall be a requirement that all NTCA officials maintain an active email address. These officials include all Officers and Directors, the Ethics Committee Chairman and the Production Manager. Any official who fails to maintain an active email address for a period of thirty (30) days will forfeit his office and be replaced by a vote of the executive committee. The email addresses of each of these officials will be published in Talkin' Tokens. This Section is effective September 1, 2005. Article 5 - ANNUAL MEETING Section 1. The annual meeting of the Association shall take place at the time, normally the Labor Day weekend, and the location approved by the Executive Committee. Section 2. Additional meetings of the Association may be called at a time and place approved by the Executive Committee. Section 3. The President, or a majority of the Executive Committee, may call meetings of the Executive Committee. Such meetings may be in person, by telephone, or by mail, to conduct the business of the Association. Article 6 - DUES Section 1. The annual membership dues amount shall be set by a majority vote of the Executive Committee. This amount can be changed at any time. Section 2. Dues notices will not be sent. Membership dues in the amount in effect at the time the dues are to be paid shall be paid one year at a time in advance. Dues are payable by the first day of the month preced-

ing the anniversary month of becoming a member of the Association. Section 3. In each issue of Talkin’ Tokens, a listing of any new delinquent members shall be published. If membership dues are not paid by the last day of the month of the anniversary month of becoming a member of the Association, the member shall be suspended, and shall no longer be a member in good standing. Section 4. Members suspended for non-payment of dues may be reinstated by paying the required dues. Such reinstated members will receive copies of all official publications of the Association as available since the date of suspension. Article 7 - DUTIES OF OFFICERS Section 1. President. The President shall be the chairman of the Executive Committee. The President shall be responsible and accountable to the membership for the business and conduct of the Association. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Association or of the Executive Committee. In the case of vacancy in any elected office, the President shall have the power to appoint a successor to fill the unexpired term of such vacancy. Section 2. Vice President. The Vice President shall assist the President in the discharge of his duties, and shall act in place of the President in the case of his absence or inability to act. The Vice President may perform other duties as may be from time to time assigned to him. In the event of a vacancy in the office of President, the Vice President shall be elevated to the office of President, and the office of Vice President shall become vacant. Section 3. Secretary. The Secretary shall maintain minutes of all in-person meetings, maintain membership information, and be responsible for official correspondence of the Association.

Chairman of the Board. All Directors and Officers shall be responsible for bringing to the Executive Committee those matters which affect the business and well-being of the Association. Section 6. Editor. The Editor shall be responsible for editing, printing, and mailing TALKIN’ TOKENS, and other Association publications that may be assigned to him. The Executive Committee will negotiate a perissue service fee to be paid to the Editor. Section 7. Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall be comprised of the seven elected officers and the three appointed officers. Actions of the Executive Committee will be determined by a majority vote of its members. The President shall be chairman of the Executive Committee and shall vote only if necessary to break a tie vote. The Executive Committee shall manage the affairs of the Association. Section 8. Each officer at the end of his term or removal from office for any reason shall deliver to his successor all books, papers, records, or other property of the Association. Section 9. No officer, committee or member shall incur any expense in the name of the Association except with prior authorization and approval by the Executive Committee. Article 8 - AMENDMENTS Section 1. This Constitution and Bylaws may be amended by a simple majority vote of the voting members. Section 2. Written proposals for the amendment of this Constitution and Bylaws may be submitted to the Secretary by any member in good standing or by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall decide if any such proposal shall be submitted to the membership for a mail vote, and shall decide the voting procedure. Revised 4/2/06

Section 4. Treasurer. The Treasurer shall be responsible for the funds of the Association, maintain accurate accounts of all financial transactions of the Association, provide a monthly summary accounting to the President, and provide an annual financial statement to the membership. He shall pay all duly authorized bills of the Association Section 5. Directors. Each Director shall be a voting member of the Executive Committee, and shall assist the officers in any way possible. The Directors will comprise the Board of Directors and shall elect a

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MEMBER CLASSIFIED ADS

TOKENS FOR SALE

Each member may submit one free classified ad, up to a maximum of 50 words, for each issue. A substantially differently worded must be submitted for each issue. Ads for up to three issues may be submitted at one time, but each differently worded ad must be on a separate sheet of paper. Ads greater than 50 words in length must be accompanied by payment at the rate of ten cents per word for the extra words. Ads over 50 words not accompanied by payment will be edited to the 50 word limit. Additional ads same issue accepted at 10¢ per word. For free or paid ads: for all caps add $1; for all bold face add $1. Submit your printed or typed ad copy to arrive by the 10th of the month to: Norris Wahl, 9281 Imperial Ave., Kellogg, IA 50135. [email protected]. CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING SPECIALS: WANT TO RUN THE EXACT SAME AD SEVERAL MONTHS IN A ROW? YOU CAN NOW DO SO FOR THE FOLLOWING FEES: 3 MONTHS $4.50; 6 MONTHS $6.00; 12 MONTHS $9.00. ND AD IN WANT TO RUN A 2 ADDITION TO YOUR FREE AD? YOU CAN NOW DO SO FOR $2.00. (Both offers are for ads up to 50 words. Payment in advance required, so use snail mail).

TOKENS FOR AUCTION

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OCTOBER AUCTION provides a wide selection of exonumia from many states including special sections for pool/billiard tokens, wearing apparel tokens, and transportation tokens (many AVA related). Numerous swastika pieces! Listing coming in October issue or downloadable from the Internet. Photos posted at: http://collector-ca.smugmug.com/ Tokens-Exonumia / Duane H. Feisel, PO Box 212, Shingletown, CA 96088 [email protected] 24 September 2012

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U.S. and World Wide Tokens, Medals and Paper collectibles. Free 80 Page Fixed Price Listing of interesting, inexpensive items. Write for yours soon. Norman Peters POB 29 Lancaster, NY 14086-0029. 04-13 A.E. Maxwell / Cigars / And / Soft Drinks/ Bluegrass, Iowa // Good For / 5c / In Trade. Round, Alum, 20mm. Unlisted merchant, $60.00 ppd. James Vander Helm, 18618 Birch Ave. Akron, Iowa 51001-8827

Rare J.M. Brunswick and Balke token: (this type used for a short time about 1874) T. STICKEL’S / 5 / POOL / ROOM, all incused; brass, 23mm. Best offer by September 15. Lesher dollars wanted, $2000 or more for ones we can use. Paul Cunningham, Box One, Tecumseh, MI 49286. [email protected]. TOKENS FOR TRADE

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Tokens to trade or sell. Many Western States: CA, OR, WA, TX, ID, NM, NV. Need tokens from KY; Ohio; IN. Lets exchange lists. Gene Miller 3306 Startan Ct. Louisville KY 40220

For Trade for Iowa tokens needed: Uncirculated $10 Alaskan ARRC token. Dan Anderson, PO Box 2752, Iowa City, IA 52244 OHIO-OHIO-OHIO Do you have even one OHIO good-for in your trader box? Chances are I have a trader you can use. Drop me a short note describing what you have for trade, and what you are collecting. Jim Brokamp. 229 S. Pierce St. Delphos, Ohio. 45833 TOKENS WANTED

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Wanted: Wisconsin fiber tokens with name of city and state on

them. David Haugstad 310 Forest Avenue, Glen Ellyn , Illinois 60137-5002 phone 630-858-0124 [email protected] HELP WANTED MISCELLANEOUS AUCTION

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Make me an offer for both 1) 1787 AG Connecticut cent; 2) 1878-CC VF dollar. Cleaning out - best offer gets both coins. John C. Allred [email protected] MISC. FOR TRADE

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NTCA Members and anyone who collects tokens and medals. Don't miss the Biggest Little Token Show in the USA, IKO in Englewood, OH, Oct 12 & 13th. Something for everyone. Come Join us in the fun. Bob Williams of Mich. Thank You. THE VETERANS STAMP AND COIN Club is a non-profit group of volunteers who use the hobbies of stamp and coin collecting as a vehicle to support the medical staffs of VA Medical Centers nationwide in the rehabilitation and treatment of disabled, handicapped, homebound, shut-in and outpatient veterans. Materials are forwarded to these patients at no cost to them. Items needed include US and foreign stamps, both “on” and “off paper” (no damaged stamps, please). Send your donation to: Department of veterans Affairs Medical Center, Veteran’s Stamp and Coin Club #135, 3601 South th 6 Ave., Tucson, AZ 85723. [Public Service]

Calendar of UPCOMING TOKEN EVENTS As a service to our members, this column will provide a calendar of upcoming token oriented events—shows, auctions, and important dates. Submit information for listing to: Norris Wahl, 9281 Imperial Ave., Kellogg, IA 50135. Or email: [email protected]

September 29, 2012. “Usual” closing date for this issue of Talkin’ Tokens mail bid sales. TOKEN & MEDAL SHOW sponsered by IKO-TAMS: Fri, Oct 12 (10:00 AM - 6:30PM) and Sat, Oct 13 (9:00 AM - 3:00 PM) 2012. American Legion Post #707 Banquet Hall, 200 West National Road (US 40) Englewood, OH 45322. For further information: WEB SITE: IKO-TAMS.ORG. Contact: Show Chairman Dave Gossett, P.O. Box 372, Miamisburg, OH 45343 email: [email protected]

CHINESE-AMERICAN TOKENS From The Pacific Coast (2009) A product of five years research 630 plus token entries. Covers trade tokens of the Pacific U.S. and Canada and a few from other states and Latin-America. All Chinese characters are translated. Includes samplers of Mah-Jongg Counters and casino chips. Also a reprint of Herberg's 1970 monograph. 210 pp, black plastic spiral binding, 8 1/2x 11 card covers, line drawings and 6 color plates. Price: $40.00 plus $3.25 Media Mail Postage & Packing. CA residents add 8.25% Sales Tax ($3.30). Jerry F. Schimmel P.O. Box 40888 San Francisco CA 94140 [email protected]

MINING TOKENS AND PAPER SCRIP WANTED! I’m interested in buying mining tokens of all types (coal, gold, silver, phosphate, lead, etc.) and will pay very good prices for anything needed. Paper mining scrip also wanted.

David E. Schenkman PO Box 366 Bryantown, MD 20617 phone: 301-274-3441 [email protected]

A MINNESOTA TOKEN BOOK IS IN THE WORKS! I need your assistance to make this project a success. If you have any number of Minnesota merchant tokens, saloon tokens, lumber tokens, land tokens, dairy tokens, brewery tokens, mavericks, or any other good-for tokens of any kind, please send me your list. The maverick column in this magazine contains the descriptive format that would be ideal to provide the needed information including composition, millimeter diameter, and shape; however, any and all information will be accepted. I also need lists of encased coins, masonic pennies, transportation tokens, good-for mirrors, ID tags, punch tags, municipal tokens, and wood or plastic tokens. All contributors will be given recognition and lavish praise! I am always interested in buying single tokens or collections of Minnesota tokens and other better tokens and exonumia of all types. Top prices paid for worthy material! I am especially seeking nice looking billiard maker tokens. I also need the following years of Minnesota Dun or Bradstreet business directories: Pre-1865, 1867-68, 1870-72, 1874, 1876, 1880-82, 1884, 1887-88, 1890-92, 1894-97, 1899, 1903, 1906, 1911, 1960-1962 and any years after 1964. I have been using tokencatalog.com as a predecessor to a Minnesota book project hoping this will speed up the process. As many of you have probably noticed, Minnesota by far has the most numerous listings of any state on the site. Unfortunately, much additional information and photos are needed to make this a more complete project. If you have tokens that are listed as needing photos, feel free to add the photos or contact me if you wish to have my assistance adding your photos. I would like to thank all NTCA members for their continued patience and assistance with this extremely massive cataloging project.

Luke Johnson Liberty Pawn, Coins, & Antiques Inc. 224 W. Main St. Pipestone, MN 56164-1634 1-507-825-4404