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Friend of mine found these and sent them along for my collection:
== a radar and a solid number check number

== a true flipper check number on this one

== another radar check number

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Seems like the "melons" vignette was popular
== here's an earlier check from Stauffer-Marsh, companion to one above

== here's another "melon" vignette and from Rocky Ford, Colorado;
== no printer imprint so don't know who printed this one

 

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As I have said before always makes me smile when a plan continues. New check from Beneckes, just a wee bit earlier than #18723; found it in Canada.
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Here's a new check, a gift from a friend. Quite a history to New Berlin, New York and its First National Bank (Charter #151)
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This Union monument keeps a silent vigil over the small New York village of New Berlin. It was erected on May 30, 1877, one of the oldest in New York State.
It was erected only 12 short years after the close of The American Civil War. The Union sentinel, atop the monument, looks out over the large St. Andrews Cemetery
which contains close to 150 Union soldiers. In the early years of the war, many boys and men left their hometown in Otsego County, to do their part in preserving the Union.
Many returned home heroes to resume their lives as best as they could. Many, however, died in a strange foreign land, returning home once more time to be interred here. They too were heroes of the Union.

 

An interesting company check with an amazing history. Oh, and it is a radar check number.
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Judson Moss Bemis founded J.M. Bemis & Company in St. Louis, Missouri in 1858. With only $2000 of his own savings and six sewing machines, two printing presses, and some wooden type donated by a cousin, Bemis grew his small business into the largest bag manufacturing company in the United States. Bemis produced high-quality, machine-sewn textile bags that could be printed in multiple colors. Initially, millers mistrusted Bemis’ machine-sewn bags, fearing that they would not be as strong as their more common, hand-sewn counterparts. In order to reassure millers and show faith in his product, Judson Moss Bemis guaranteed every one of his bags against tearing. Bemis’ strategy paid off, and the company began to flourish. During the Civil War, Bemis produced haversacks, oat bags and other materials for the army. There was also increased demand for burlap sacks made from jute, which Bemis supplied. In 1867, Judson Bemis' brother, Stephen A. Bemis, returned from the gold rush and joined Judson in the bag manufacturing business. Bemis Bro. Bag Co. opened its second plant in 1880 in Minneapolis; followed by a third in Omaha, Nebraska, in 1888.

 

Acquired this from a dealer friend who brought it to the local coin club meeting last night. Very plain check but the history of Henry Elling fills volumes in the Montana State archives.
== The check, a "territorial" check

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== now some history about the man behind the bank
Virginia City, Mont., banker. Henry Elling was born in Germany in 1842. When he was about fifteen, he immigrated to the U.S., settling first in Missouri and then following the Colorado gold rush to Denver in 1862. In 1864 he hauled an ox team of merchandise to Virginia City, Montana Territory, and opened a store. In 1873 he opened a bank in Virginia City, Mont., and eventually became the largest entrepreneur in the town. Elling was also a partner in S.R. Buford and Company; the Elling and Buford ranch; the Elling and Hyndman flour mill; the Elling, Morris and Word quartz mill; the Elling, Hickman and Olds mining claim; the Elling, Knight and Buford hardware business; and others. Henry Elling died of pneumonia on 14 Nov. 1900.
== Virginia City, Montana Territory
== Red Arrow: Elling's store; Blue Arrow: Elling's banking house

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more information: http://www.virginiacity.com/vcwalkingtour.pdf
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A nice check with an abbreviated timeline of events.
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1628
A few years after the establishment of New Amsterdam at the tip of Manhattan Island, the church is formally organized, with the Reverend Jonas Michaelius as Minister. The congregation meets in a large room over the mill which grinds the colonists' grain.
1664
The Dutch surrender the colony to the British and New Amersterdam becomes New York. The church retains all its original privileges.
1696
The Church is incorporated under a charter granted by King William III of England. This charter is a triumph for religious liberty. It precludes any union of church and state and recognizes the rights of all Protestant Churches.
1993
Dr. Norman Vincent Peale is called to God on December 24. Dr. Peale served as Senior Minister of the Collegiate Church from 1973 until his death, and Minister-in-Charge of the Marble Collegiate Church from 1932 to 1984. His book, The Power of Positive Thinking, has sold more than twenty million copies worldwide since its publication in 1952.
1996
The Collegiate Church celebrates the 300th anniversary of the granting of its charter by King William III.
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== extended time: http://collegiatechurch.org/?q=content/historical-timeline
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Second Day usage of Provisional Documentary Stamp Tax for the Spanish American War

 

Sharps Rifle Company check draw on the American National Bank of Hartford, Connecticut with Type M Federal Stamp Imprint

 

Rocky Ford, Colorado was and still is a major area for melon growing and distribution

 

Jersey City, NJ bank check from the account of Fish Dealer John Elsey with fish vignette over a Type G Federal Imprint

 

I have a grand collection of bank checks and drafts numbering in the thousands, will be selling individually or as a group, prices range from a few dollars to several hundreds for the rare pieces, please ask question, Thank You

 

These are not rare, nor expensive but they share a lot of history.
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History links:
http://www.britannica.com/biography/A-P-Giannini#ref220608
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amadeo_Giannini
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http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/theymadeamerica/whomade/giannini_hi.html
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Well, the treasure hunt continues. Found this on the Bay and it is an earlier date than the ones I've previously posted.
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Nice check from Oregon with great picture of bank entrance.
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== History link for your enjoyment
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http://www.oregongenealogy.com/baker/remembrances/nevius_hall.htm

 

Here's a nice check with some great graphics and a couple of history links for your enjoyment.
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http://www.historicmapworks.com/Map/US/224990/State+Bank+of+Hampshire/Kane+County+1954c/Illinois/
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http://genealogytrails.com/ill/kane/hampshirehistory.html
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I don't know if this sort of thing would be of any interest to anyone here but if you're a sports fanatic, particularly the Lakers, it might...

Kareem Abdul Jabber signed check to LA Times in 1987

According to the item description it was to pay for his newspaper delivery

 

Interesting check this one, with vignette of the U.S. Capitol.
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== railroad short history timeline link
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RRHX/Railroads/BCG&A/BCG&A.htm

 

One additional reference to the Boyne City, Gaylord & Alpena Railroad that I wanted to share, it's really quite a story. The signature on this check, W. H. White, is a story best told later.
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http://www.michiganrailroads.com/RR...BoyneCityRRHistory[DaveLeCountCollection].pdf
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Another more colorful check from the Muegge Drug Company and a link to an interesting collectible item. This check is 3 years earlier than one I posted earlier. Now we know he was a Woodman of the World member or perhaps the company was a corporate member.
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Link for collectible item:
http://www.bergsengs.com/Muegge-OR.html