Found a Local Bottle Today

[deershed]

Took a short walk and found a local soda bottle Matthews Bottling Works out of Emmitsburg Md.
Did a little research on the bottle and found out 2 brothers had a store in Emmitsburg early 1900's and also made home made ice cream and soda.
The store also had a one lane bowling alley,a merry-go-round and a player piano.

The bottle may not be worth much but,the history around it is Awesome.

 

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[GaRebel1861]

You've got yourself a very nice local bottle there and it looks like it is in really great shape. Nice find.

 

[deershed]

You've got yourself a very nice local bottle there and it looks like it is in really great shape. Nice find.

Thanks!!This is what I like about it.

The Life and Times of Francis Matthews

 

[Bass]

Deershed, thats a great find. I love finding the local bottles

 

[MentalMetal314]

I just found one of these in my yard today. They are very nice looking bottles. Did you ever find out if its worth anything?

Thanks!

 

[deershed]

I never considered selling mine not that I think it would be worth much.

Here's an E-bay auction for that same bottle.

Matthews Bottling Works Emmitsburg Maryland 7 oz Aqua Soda | eBay

 

[MentalMetal314]

I'm not getting rid of mine either. I'm from Taneytown so it's a nice piece of local history. I was just curious more than anything if was worth anything. Good luck on future hunts! Thanks for the link.

 

[jgas]

Nice clean local there. Congrats. jgas