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OHIO ARCHAEOLOGIST VOLUME 50 NO. 3 SUMMER 2000 PUBLISHED BY THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF OHIO The Archaeological Society of Ohio MEMBERSHIP AND DUES TERM Annual dues to the Archaeological Society of Ohio are payable on the first of EXPIRES A.S.O. OFFICERS January as follows: Regular membership $20.00; husband and wife (one copy 2002 President Walt Sperry, 3021* Fairmont Ave., Mt. Vernon, OH of publication) $21.00; Individual Life Membership $300. Husband and wife Life Membership $500. Subscription to the Ohio Archaeologist, published 43050 (740) 392-9774. quarterly, is included in the membership dues. The Archaeological Society of 2002 Vice President Russell Strunk, PO Box 55, Batavia, OH Ohio is an incorporated non-profit organization. 45103, (513)752-7043. PUBLICATIONS AND BACK ISSUES 2002 Immediate Past President Carmel "Bud" Tackett, 905 Charleston Publications and back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist: Pike, Chillicothe, OH 45601, (740) 772-5431. Ohio Flint Types, by Robert N. Converse $40.00 add $4.50 P-H 2002 Treasurer Gary Kapusta, 3294 Herriff Rd., Ravenna, OH 44266, Ohio Stone Tools, by Robert N. Converse $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H (330) 296-2287. Ohio Slate Types, by Robert N. Converse $15.00 add $1.50 P-H The Glacial Kame Indians, by Robert N. Converse.$25.00 add $2.50 P-H 2002 Executive Secretary Len Weidner, 13706 Robins Road, 1980's & 1990's $ 6.00 add $1.50 P-H Westerville, OH 43081 (740) 965-2868. 1970's $ 8.00 add $1.50 P-H 2002 Editor Robert N. Converse, 199 Converse Drive, Plain City, 1960's $10.00 add $1.50 P-H OH 43064, (614)873-5471. Back issues of the Ohio Archaeologist printed prior to 1964 are gener ally out of print but copies are available from time to time. Write to busi 2002 Recording Secretary Rocky Falleti, 5904 South Ave., ness office for prices and availability. Youngstown, OH 44512 (330) 788-1598. ASO CHAPTERS 2002 Technical Advisor Jane Weidner, 13706 Robins Road, Aboriginal Explorers Club Westerville, OH 43081, (740) 965-2868. President: Jeff Bendie, 1127 Esther Ave., Wellsville, OH BUSINESS MANAGER Alum Creek Chapter Don Casto, 138 Ann Court, Lancaster, OH 43130 President: Craig Alward, 62 Belle Ave., Delaware, OH Business phone: 1-800-736-7815 - Home phone: 1-740-653-9477. Beau Fleuve Chapter TRUSTEES President: Richard Sojka, 11253 Broadway, Alden, NY Black Swamp Chapter 2002 Dr. Brian G. Folz, 6566 Charles Rd., Westerville, OH 43082 (614)890-0777. President: Marie Plummer Minniear, c/o Dr. David Strothers, Anthropology Dept, University of Toledo, 2801 Bancroft St., Toledo, OH 2002 Chris Rummell, 478 Burns Dr. N„ Westerville, OH 43082 Blue Jacket Chapter (614)895-0714. President: Greg Johns, 301 Chillicothe St., Bellefontaine, OH 2002 Elaine Holzapfel, 415 Memorial Dr., Greenville, OH 45331 Chippewa Valley Chapter (937) 548-0325. President: Skeeter Kish, 3014 Clarkmill Rd., Norton, OH 2002 John Mocic, Box 170 R.D. #1, Dilles Bottom, OH 43947 Cuyahoga Valley Chapter (740)676-1077. President: Bill Mitchell, 153 Sterling Ave., Orrville, OH 44667 Dividing Ridges Chapter 2004 Jim Hahn, 770 South Second St., Heath, OH 43056 President: John Mocic, Box 170, RD#1, Valley Drive, (740)323-2351. Dilles Bottom, OH 2004 Randall Hackworth, 1963 Moulton-Ft. Amanda Rd., Flint Ridge Chapter Wapakoneta, OH 45895 (419) 657-6557. President: Joel D. Embry, 7503 Columbus-Lancaster Rd. NW, Carrol, OH 2004 Jon Anspaugh, 210 E. Silver, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Fort Salem Chapter President Dennis Link, 1037 Richey Rd., Felicity, OH 45120 (419) 738-3708. Fulton Creek Chapter 2004 James G. Hovan, 16979 South Meadow Circle, Strongsville, President: Don Mathys, 23000 St. Rt. 47, West Mansfield, OH OH 44136 (440) 238-1799. Johnny Appleseed Chapter CHAIRMAN FRAUDULENT ARTIFACTS COMMITTEE President: Jeff Zemrock, 903 Twp. Rd. 2850, Perrysville, OH RUSSELL STRUNK, PO BOX 55, BATAVIA, OH 45103 King Beaver Chapter President: Richard McConnell, 836 Cleland Mill Rd., New Castle, PA REGIONAL COLLABORATORS Mahoning Valley Chapter Mike Rusnak, 1642 Friar Road, Stow, OH 44224 President: Rocky Falleta, 176 Clarencedale, Youngstown, OH Mark W. Long, Box 627, Jackson, OH 45640 Miamiville Archaeological Conservation Chapter Steven Kelley, Seaman, OH President: Arthur Heaton, 165 North St., Batavia, OH Mound City Chapter William Tiell, 13435 Lake Ave., Lakewood, OH President: Gary Argabright, 92 N. Courtland Ave., Chillicothe, OH James L. Murphy, University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Plum Run Columbus, OH 43210 President: Chris Darin, Morning Glory Farm, 37086 Eagleton Road, Gordon Hart, 760 N. Main St., Bluffton, Indiana 46714 Lisbon, OH Dr. Phillip R. Shriver, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056 Sandusky Bay Chapter Jeff Carskadden, 960 Eastward Circle, Colony North, President: George DeMuth, 4303 Nash Rd., Wakeman, OH Zanesville, OH 43701 Sandusky Valley Chapter Elaine Holzapfel, 415 Memorial Drive, Greenville, OH 45331 President: Dale Stansberry, 13825 OH. 64, Upper Sandusky, OH Brian DaRe, 58561 Sharon Blvd., Rayland, OH 43943 Seneca Arrow Hunters Chapter President: Don Weller, 3232 S. State Rt. 53, Tiffin, OH Lloyd Harnishfeger, 203 Steiner St., Pandora, OH 45877 Six River Valley Chapter Gary Fogelman, 245 Fairview Rd., Turbotville, PA 17772-9599 President: Brian Foltz, 6566 Charles Rd., Westerville, OH All articles, reviews, and comments regarding the Ohio Archaeologist Standing Stone Chapter should be sent to the Editor. Memberships, requests for back issues, President: Bill Pickard, 1003 Carlisle Ave., Columbus, OH changes of address, and other inquiries should be sent to the Busi Sugarcreek Valley Chapter ness Manager. President: Larry L. Morris, 901 Evening Star Ave., East Canton, OH Their Fires Are Cold Chapter PLEASE NOTIFY THE BUSINESS MANAGER OF ADDRESS President: Kevin Boos, 5710 Old Railroad, Sandusky, OH CHANGES IMMEDIATELY SINCE, BY POSTAL REGULATIONS, SOCIETY MAIL CANNOT BE FORWARDED. NEW BUSINESS OFFICE PHONE NUMBER 1-800-736-7815 TOLL FREE A.S.O. Website: www.ohioarch.org TABLE OF CONTENTS President's Page 3 PRESIDENT'S PAGE Front Cover Information 3 On July 8, 2000, I conducted my first Board of Directors The Source of H.C. Shetrone's "Translucent, Amber- Colored Chalcedony" by Arnold G. Fredrickson 4 meeting. I'm happy to report it was very productive. All the com Katzenberger Collection 9 mittees have been formed and filled - but any member is eligible to The Cowan Creek Mound Examination participate on any committee and we welcome their involvement. by D.R. Gehlbach 10 Of interest to all is a proposed two-day meeting and show which Tomahawk - Spike Axe by John Baldwin 14 will be held in November 2001. More details of this meeting will be Engraving Tools by Jennifer A Saksa 16 forthcoming as it is now in its planning stage. A Nesting Type Birdstone by Ken Simper 17 Membership in the Archaeological Society of Ohio is nearly Collection From Stow, Summit County, Ohio 2,500 as of July 8th. New membership applications are available by Michael Rusnak 18 with a very eye-catching color plate of Flint Ridge artifacts. Now would be a good time to enlist a fellow collector or give a member The Niles Mound Excavation by D.R. Gehlbach 20 ship as a gift. Archaic Pestles by Robert N. Converse 22 This past summer there were two summer picnic meetings. I Bryantsville Chert by Dr. William C. Meadows 23 urge all chapters, either jointly or individually, to start making plans Crystal Side Notch by Jack Rosenfeld 25 for next summer's meetings. The summer meetings which I have Scarr Rockshelter attended have always been interesting and fun for the whole by Steven P. Howard and Paul J. Pacheco 26 family. Such meetings are a great opportunity to meet fellow col A Belmont County Dovetail by John Mocic 30 lectors, make new friends and see what people are finding in dif A Small Hardstone Adze by Robert J. Davis 30 ferent parts of the state. A Weeping Eye Pipe by Terry Bohm 31 If you would like to participate as a volunteer in the Society in Bannerstone Found in Champaign Co. any way please do not hesitate to contact me. It is your Society by David Williams 31 and we are looking forward to bigger and better things. PaleoAmerican Square Knives by Russell Strunk 32 Preform Birdstone by Jarod Kiene 33 Happy Hunting, Silt Sandstone Bird by Jeffrey and Gene Edwards 33 Artifacts Found In Monroe County, Indiana by Jon W. Hunsberger 34 Walt Sperry Points Found in Hancock County by Carl Stuard. 34 President A Piano Lanceolate From Trumbull County The Archaeological Society of Ohio by Robert and Michelle Zana 35 A Putnam County Ball Bannerstone by Uoyd Hamishfeger 35 Pipe Creek Chert by Tony DeRegnaucourt 36 ASO Summer Show at Seaman's Fort by Michael Rusnak 38 ASO Summer Meeting At Owensviile by Russell Strunk 39 Revolutionary War Cannonball Found In Greenville, Ohio by Elaine Holzapfel 39 Dr. Stanley Baker To Speak at November Meeting .... 39 Acquisition Systems and the Hopewell Trade Network — Fact or Fancy by Robert N. Converse 40 Letters To The Editor 42 Book Review - The Archaic Bannerstones by Robert N. Converse 43 Back Cover Information 43 Front Cover: Fine artifacts from the collection of Ron Heltnan, Sidney, Ohio. Upper left birdstone — Marion Co.. Ohio. Left — 8V: inch Glacial Kame gorget of red banded slate — Engel Eiden site. Sheffield, Ohio. Left center Notched Base Dovetail — Coshocton flint. Morrow Co., Ohio. Upper center Adena point — Erie Co.. Ohio. Upper right lizard effigy — Ohio. Upper right Dovetail — 6'A inches found by Steve Burkhart. Wood Co.. Ohio. Center anchor pendant — Richland Co., Ohio. Lower right Archaic Bevel — found June 8th. 1870, by W.Z. Smith on the Fairview Farm, Belmont. Co.. Ohio. Hopewell point bottom center — found near Rawson. Hancock Co.. Ohio. Birdstone lower right — found at Junction, near the Auglaize River, Paulding Co.