Finds in the woods

Merf · Apr 3, 2008

Shermerville--A party town. 300 people and 5 saloons.

I Hunted some woods in the burbs yesterday and found this old foundation and what I think was a well.
The two tokens are identicle and I think were good for a pint of beer.
I found this about Shermerville--

In 1901, three hundred residents incorporated the village of Shermerville. The village had five saloons, a meat market, a coal and feed store, a general store, a harness store, a stonecutter, and a railroad station. Shermerville gained notoriety during its early years for boisterous gatherings at its inns and taverns. In 1923 the town's approximately 525 residents sought to change its image by changing its name to Northbrook.

Best luck to all, Merf

Merf · Apr 3, 2008

Nick Pappagiorgio said:
Merf said:

Bootybay said:

Nice finds Merf, are ya going back to get more goodies?

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It is about a 2 hour drive BB----I will be going back there in about a month and will hunt the spot again ,
[weather permiting]

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Can I come...

I will cook...Edde needs to chip in for grub though...

Nick

You certainly may Nick----With one of your tastey dishes I will be completely spoiled. :thumbsup:

I will get a 5 litre box of Almaden Chardonnay and we can relive the old days of Shermerville.

[We will have to hire a driver]

bookfisher · Apr 3, 2008

Gotta get back there Merf! Those are cool tokens!

Mental Granny · Apr 3, 2008

Looks like a wonderful day a great spot and fantastic finds!

EDDE · Apr 4, 2008

i found a 65 quarter $:-\$ :thumbsup:

Tommi · Apr 4, 2008

awesome finds, great place to hunt dude,

renob151 · Apr 4, 2008

Great finds...the tokens, bell and lock are way cool...and PLEASE avoid wine in a box..it just leads to a leather allergy....everytime I wake up with my shoes on....my head HURTS!!!! :icon_jokercolor:

Hunter · Apr 4, 2008

Nice finds!

seger98 · Apr 4, 2008

Ditto to all the comments above! :thumbsup:

Merf · Apr 4, 2008

renob151 said:
Great finds...the tokens, bell and lock are way cool...and PLEASE avoid wine in a box..it just leads to a leather allergy....everytime I wake up with my shoes on....my head HURTS!!!!

incajoe · Apr 4, 2008

It looks like someone who didn't have the key for that lock wanted it open really badly. Notice all the hammer marks on it!

smokedaddy · Apr 4, 2008

Nice Job There, I especially like the IHC Button/Badge. (International Harvester Company) Farm equipment Mfg. It's worth a few bucks to an IHC Collector. Great Job.

WilliamBoyd · Apr 4, 2008

The Shermerville bar token is the most interesting item to me
It's not often one finds a token from it's home town.

Nu2Poo · Apr 4, 2008

Very nice job on the research. I'm personally thinking your well may just be a privy. See if you can push a probe into it and feel if you pop glass. It is a distinct feeling you can't miss. I could contain a nice variety of old bottles and such.

Derek752 · Apr 4, 2008

WOW ! Merf...Awesome history lesson & good research :thumbsup:

Nice recoveries 'specially that 1 pint token ... I'm sure the local historical society would like to see it !!

Congrats...now...Go Find More Relics !!

HH !

D

allen · Apr 4, 2008

cool tokens and way to go on the research...

Merf · Apr 4, 2008

incajoe said:
It looks like someone who didn't have the key for that lock wanted it open really badly. Notice all the hammer marks on it!

Yes it is pounded on both sides Joe. Either they lost the key or were breaking in.

Merf · Apr 4, 2008

smokedaddy said:
Nice Job There, I especially like the IHC Button/Badge. (International Harvester Company) Farm equipment Mfg. It's worth a few bucks to an IHC Collector. Great Job.

Thanks for the tip Daddy----I was not sure what that was.

Merf · Apr 4, 2008

Nu2Poo said:
Very nice job on the research. I'm personally thinking your well may just be a privy. See if you can push a probe into it and feel if you pop glass. It is a distinct feeling you can't miss. I could contain a nice variety of old bottles and such.

That thought crossed my mind also NU. Thanks for the tip.
When I get back there next month I will check it out.
I would love to find some old bottles.

Merf · Apr 4, 2008

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i found a 65 quarter $:-\$ :thumbsup:

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You are due for a big find ED.

civilman1 · Apr 4, 2008

Nice dig's Merf....5 drinkin' hole's,there's bound to be a lot of old pocket change laying around there somewhere.Good luck next time out.Token's are great....