The Huddleston Farmhouse and Cambridge City, In. The Jelly Jar Show

[WannaDig3687]

My sister-in-law came over for the weekend. We spent Friday going to garage sales. We got to this one and I found a Bible that was copyright 1895 and the inscription in the back says," Freddie Manning's Book presented by his Mother Dec. 25 1899." I thought that was pretty cool. I also bought a little book that is very thick. The first few pages are missing. In the Preface it says: More than one hundred years have passed over the Christian Church since she was first presented with with the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts.
At the end of the Preface it says, " James Gallaher Cincinnati December, 1834."
I also picked up a couple bottles that peaked my interest and two of those wire insulators for $0.25 each.

Then yesterday we drove to Cambridge City, In. to the Jelly Jar Show that was held on the grounds of the Huddelston Farmhouse. It was built in 1841, the home of John and Susannah Huddleston and their 11 children. They had two "travelers' kitchens" they rented out for cooking and sleeping. It was a beautiful place. I bought a new signed "red book" and a necklace and earrings made from glass shards, and 7 cannon balls from the CW (Union ammo). And then we went into Cambridge City and went through the antique shops. We met the "jar guru" who was in charge of the show. We met him in his shop where he offered us a shot or two. LOL! We had an absolute blast! We are already looking forward to next year.











































Thanks for looking!
~Sis

 

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[tamrock]

Sounds like an absolutely fun day. I always like to hit those old unspoiled and even rundown towns looking at whats around and leaning what history is behind the place. Maybe I'll post some of whats around my town that is busting at the seams now of new development and growth. When I first moved to it, now 29 years ago the old town was looking just like an old town and many of the old homes were kind of run down looking, but now that all these folks are moving in the area the old structures have become very hot on the market and moneys being put in them to get them all fixed up these days. At least something good came out of all this growth around me.

 

[WannaDig3687]

Yes, we had a blast. Everyone of those buildings were antique stores with a restaurant here and a candy shop there. We didn’t even get to scratch the surface of all there was. The older towns have character. I’m glad they’re fixing yours up.

 

[Davers]

A nice mental trip for Me.

My sister-in-law came over for the weekend. We spent Friday going to garage sales. We got to this one and I found a Bible that was copyright 1895 and the inscription in the back says," Freddie Manning's Book presented by his Mother Dec. 25 1899." I thought that was pretty cool. I also bought a little book that is very thick. The first few pages are missing. In the Preface it says: More than one hundred years have passed over the Christian Church since she was first presented with with the Psalms and Hymns of Dr. Watts.
At the end of the Preface it says, " James Gallaher Cincinnati December, 1834."
I also picked up a couple bottles that peaked my interest and two of those wire insulators for $0.25 each.

Then yesterday we drove to Cambridge City, In. to the Jelly Jar Show that was held on the grounds of the Huddelston Farmhouse. It was built in 1841, the home of John and Susannah Huddleston and their 11 children. They had two "travelers' kitchens" they rented out for cooking and sleeping. It was a beautiful place. I bought a new signed "red book" and a necklace and earrings made from glass shards, and 7 cannon balls from the CW (Union ammo). And then we went into Cambridge City and went through the antique shops. We met the "jar guru" who was in charge of the show. We met him in his shop where he offered us a shot or two. LOL! We had an absolute blast! We are already looking forward to next year.

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Thanks for looking!
~Sis

I kinda felt like I was there.

A-lot of Nice Glass , I love the Aqua Color . I got plenty of White Porcelain pieces I have collected + a few 'Decent Dug Lids'.

25 cent an insulator is a good deal , & shows things don't have to be expensive to be pleasing.

Great Scenery , Building Style , 'could not spell Arc-a tec-sture' lol.

Glad y'all had a great time & the "Glass Guru " sounds like a character.

Also My wife would love that style of jewelry & would be great at making it.

Thanks
Davers

 

[Davers]

OH!!
I forgot to add , I thought those looked like Cannon Balls or Shot , then thought "rotten Apples" . lol

You did good on yr purchases IMHO.
Davey

 

[WannaDig3687]

I kinda felt like I was there.

A-lot of Nice Glass , I love the Aqua Color . I got plenty of White Porcelain pieces I have collected + a few 'Decent Dug Lids'.

25 cent an insulator is a good deal , & shows things don't have to be expensive to be pleasing.

Great Scenery , Building Style , 'could not spell Arc-a tec-sture' lol.

Glad y'all had a great time & the "Glass Guru " sounds like a character.

Also My wife would love that style of jewelry & would be great at making it.

Thanks
Davers

Cool, that’s why I posted it, so people could see other towns in this country.

The lady said she uses a dremel to smooth out the sharp edges and then to polish the glass. I think it’s a cool way to display even the littlest bit of history. That would make a good combination of hobbies.

As for the shots or cannon balls, I just talked with a guy who may know someone that may help. And I’m going to ask our railroad friend to help with research. Whatever they are and wherever they are from, restored they would be great decor.