12 May - June, 2010 Bottles and Extras Tuxill, “Stoneware;” Thomas provided another great article, “Utica, Northeast Regional News Kanalley, “Dr. Campbell’s Hair N.Y. and the Bottle Wars of the 1880s Invigorator, Aurora, N.Y.;”, & 1890s.” It was all about local bottlers Chris Davis 12 Horse Brewery Collectors who were arrested for possessing bottles 522 Woodhill Club, “12 Horse Brewing Co.;” that didn’t belong to them. “People Newark, NY 14513 Bob Kennerknecht, “Sunburst caught violating this statute were given (315) 331-4078 Flasks,” and Chris Davis, “Past a severe penalty,” Landers stated. Many [email protected] Times: Memory Jugs & Folk bottlers would try to re-use someone Art Bottles.” else’s bottles, thereby not having to buy Programs scheduled the often expensive bottles themselves. Applied Seals for spring included “The Origins & Now you know where the familiar Genesee Valley Bottle Collectors Development of Iron” by Jim Nicoll, of embossing “This Bottle Not To Be Association, Rochester, N.Y. Genesee Country Village, which included Sold” comes from. This helped curb this Membership Chairman Jim a discussion of the Conestoga Wagon. In somewhat common practice. It appears “Bart” Bartholomew made his annual April, a fasconating program was given many bottlers had the empties returned, reminder to get those dues in for 2010, by Bing Reaves Sr. and friends on the like the dairy industry, for re-use, saving which had been slow in returning. “Buffalo Soldiers,” an all-black peace- everyone money along the way. Theft of Membership in GVBCA and other clubs keeping regiment formed in 1866. May bottles caused a problem. The article is are quite a bargain when you consider featured Peter Jablonski, of Buffalo, very interesting and well worth a read if all the benefits. Newsletters, websites, who presented “Time Capsule in Your you have an opportunity. meetings, speakers, show & sale, and so Backyard,” on privy digging. March’s program was given by much more. Audrey Stecher is by far the Newsletter editor Jim Bartholomew member Ron Weir on “Food Bottles luckiest raffle winner in the club, both offered past issues of “Applied Seals,” and Jars,” featuring the collection of at the shows and monthly meetings. She going back to March 2006, electronically Jim Bender. This was yet another power won yet again in February. There were or by mail. What a good way for new point presentation. I’m sensing a pattern two raffles that month. Her husband Jack members to catch up on the club. here. Mark Yates donated a box of bottle won the other. reference books for the club library and The club’s budget was presented Bottles Along the Mohawk was thanked for his generosity. Books by treasurer Kara Bartholomew in the Mohawk Valley ABC, Utica, N.Y. can be expensive, especially those out of February newsletter. There was a two- February’s program was given print. year comparison along with the 2010 by member and past president Fred The MVABC hosted the Northeast budget. It was passed and Kara was Capozzella on “Early Utica Potters,” Region meeting of the FOHBC during thanked for a job (very) well done. including the famous Whites of Utica the weekend of the annual show. Club The 41st Annual Show & Sale was Pottery. It was a power point program, vice president Jim Bender serves as progressing well and on track with with an accompanying display. It was Northeast Region director. The show previous years. Contracts were coming very well-received. and sale on May 2nd was called “the best in strong for the 200+ table show on The club has reserved display cases and biggest show ever,” located in a nice, April 18th. A special raffle, with tickets at two local libraries, which happen to well-lit facility, with great exhibits. selling for $10 with a guaranteed prize be the month before the annual show. Jon Landers’ article, “The Thurston of $1,000, will not only make someone Exhibitors were welcome. This will Hotel, Frankfort, N.Y. & A Rare Whiskey very happy, it will generate $1,000 for clearly help promote interest in the May Flask,” told the story of the establishment the club coffers. Another hospitality get 2nd show, the club, and the hobby of that went back to 1854, and a slug-plate together is planned at the Super 8 show bottle collecting. January’s meeting was flask which dated about 1903. The most headquarters, with pizza, wine, beer and billed as the GIANT SHOW & TELL colorful part of the article dealt with much more. Doug Nicot is in charge. and went over very well, according to the Prohibition years! There were a Show and dealer chairs Aaron and President Jim Berry. This seems like a few fires, but the business still survives Pamela Weber are doing a great job. very good way to attract members to a as Thurston’s Restaurant and Bowling Exhibits have always been a big part meeting in the wintertime. Alley. of the Rochester shows, as far back as The bus trip to the FOHBC 2010 the first year’s. This year is no exception. National Show, in Wilmington, Ohio The Digger There were 12 signed up, according to August 6-8, has been promoted heavily The Richmond Area BCA, Richmond, Va. exhibit chair Chris Davis: Jim Becker, in several club newsletters in central and The 2009 RABCA dinner was held at “Newburgh Glass Co., Newburgh, western New York state. John and Carol the Capital Ale House. The 2009 contest N.Y.”; Frank Clement, “Made of Mud” Spellman, of the Empire State BCA, are award winners received ribbons and (bricks); Jim Bender, “Clevenger Glass”; planning and coordinating the trip. Cost included: Randy Faison (best item dug - Howard Dean & Neil Moore, “NYS for transportation and lodging is $300/ Meglodon shark tooth), Doug Arrington Saratoga-type Bottles;” Don Keating, couple, with banquet, early admission (best bottle dug - Rahily sample whiskey “Aqua Open Pontil Medicines;” Jan and meals extra. Interested? Contact from Petersburg), Randy Faison (best Rutland, “Glass Paperweights;” Frank John & Carol at [email protected] Richmond bottle - pontilled E. Baker’s Starczyk, “Mucilage Bottles;” Dave Newsletter Editor Jon Landers Bitters), John Yunkun (best item acquired Bottles and Extras May-June, 2010 13 - Fleming & Christian Vinegar pitcher and Buffalo Brewing History. He has and valuable items he has recovered at from Richmond), Bruce Wadford (best also launched a new website, www. the local recycling and trash center he bottle acquired - R.B. Stone embossed antiquesbuffalony.com. works at.” It’s interesting what people quart milk from Blackstone), and Rick will throw away. February’s speaker Burchfield (club appreciation award). Jersey Shore Shards was on fire grenades, another slide show The February meeting featured Jersey Shore BC, Toms River, N.J. provided by request from the FOHBC. a program on milk creamers by Rick The club’s 38th Annual Antique McCormick. The new editor, Bart Bottles, Postcards & Local Memorabilia Bits and Pieces Bradshaw, is doing a very nice job. Show & Sale was held at the Brick Empire State BCA, Syracuse, N.Y. Articles have been requested to help (N.J.) Elks Club on May 2nd. The February meeting was a him out. A humorous digging article The March program was a mini flea mini show & sale, and was very well was entitled “Like 3 Squirrels in a Nut market. Members were asked to bring attended. There were at least 15 sellers House,” a fun read. something to sell and a friend or two. The who rented tables for a nominal fee, with theme for show & tell was “something many more attending on a cold winter The Bottle Worm different.” December’s meeting was night. The event has really grown in Apple Valley BCC, Winchester, Va. quite busy, with a “penny auction” and popularity, and made some money for The January show & tell went well, a varied show & tell featuring historical the club as well. with eleven members present. Max and flasks, mop cans (some sell in excess Members of several neighboring Richard were thanked in particular. All of $500!), poker chips, postcards and clubs, included Rochester and Ithaca, those who provided food were thanked. more. attended. This was a very good The show & sale was held April 25th at You can see this article in an extended opportunity to bring some prospective the Rockingham County Fairgrounds, version by going to www.BottleClub. members into the club, as pointed out by south of Harrisonburg, Va. org , but the article written by David T. president John Golley. Tripet has quite an intriguing title!: “The John & Carol Spellman worked Traveler’s Companion Jersey Devil Bottles & the Legend of the on the 40th Annual Show & Sale held Greater Buffalo BCA, Buffalo, N.Y. 13th Child Born in New Jersey - Was March 28th at the Brewerton Fire Hall, The club’s new website can be He Killed by President Monroe?” I will Brewerton, N.Y., north of Syracuse. This found at http://gbbca.bfn.org Editor refer you to the club website. I think you was John & Carol’s last year as show Craig Maefs has been instrumental in will want to read this! chairs, after serving the club for many launching the new, improved site. The years. They will be spending more time club also has a “Group” on Face Book, The Applied Lip in Florida during the winter. I attended of which you can become a “Fan.” Just Finger Lakes BCA, Ithaca, N.Y. the show as a dealer. The crowd was do a search of the GBBCA. The FLBCA’s new website can be very strong, with a good line at show “Stained Glass” was the program found at www.fingerlakescollecting.org.