LostTreasure
OnLine Newsletter
Vol IV Issue
14
August 6, 2002
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A Little
Help From Our Friends
A while back I found a brass eagle with its
right wing broken off. I was told that in the Civil War period the soldiers
would carry these on top of a flag staff. I saw a posting from someone that
found a bras eagle almost the same as mine in a CW camp. My question is, was
this a common practice or maybe just a story passed down through the years? bcross@wwdc.com
I found an item that has perplexed all who have
seen it. It is made of flat steel about 1/4 inch thick, with a curved spear-like
point. On the back lower part of the spear head is a German swastika. The item
was found in my yard in Bentonville, Ark. in 1988, buried in the ground. I hope
someone comes forth with the correct identity of the item, maybe someone in
Germany, or a World War II history buff. rhodengermany2000@yahoo.com Click
on link to see photo GERMAN SWASTIKA (http://www.losttreasure.com/newsletter/8-6-2002/swastika.jpg)
Hello, I found an odd thing. I was metal
detecting at an old homesite (pre Civil War) and found an old token made of
brass that is the size of a half dollar. It reads on the front, "Greenfield
Talbott Parker Battle Co. Wholesale Furniture Nashville Tenn." and on the
reverse has a four leaf clover centered in the middle with the 1st initial of
the four men and the last name of each mentioned above and around the
outside in a circle has Greenfield, Talbott, Parker, Battle Co. Furniture
Nashville Tenn. Any information about the company and/or token and its
worth would be greatly appreciated. b.shults@juno.com
Found about 6" deep, with a Minelab Explorer
XS, it sounded like a wheat penny. It is the size of a half dollar. The obverse
reads: "RT. REV JAMES ALOYSIUS GRIFFIN D. D." The reverse reads: "Diamond
Jubilee Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Springfield,
Ill. 1853-1928" I'd like to know more about his medallion and why the
Diamond Jubilee was celebrated in 1923. bntzinke@airmail.net Click on link
to see photo DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL http://www.losttreasure.com/newsletter/8-6-2002/diamondmedal.jpg)
Have you ever unearthed an unusual treasure
only to discover you can't find someone to identify the item or place
a value on it? In each newsletter we'll be
featuring someone who is stumped and needs a little help from his or her
treasure hunting friends. Send your questions to:
managingeditor@losttreasure.com
Show Off Your Treasure Finds
Approximately five years ago my neighbor lost her
wedding ring while gardening. Many people searched by eye for hours, no
luck. I tried my heath-kit metal detector and my neighbor tried his, no
name detector, again to no avail. I received my Eldorado and the next
morning went hunting. New neighbors had since moved in and re-arranged the whole
yard. Knowing the land layout, I was there about two minutes and there it
was, a nice loud signal and roto-tilled down about six inches there it was. The
owner of the ring now lives about three miles away, so I cleaned up the ring,
put it in a ring box and presented it to her. What a joy to see her face
light up. She said she will get it sized so as to never again lose it.
Bill in Fishersville, Virginia
Have
you recently found a treasure you would like to share with the world? Email a
brief description of the item, along with the general location (city and state)
where it was unearthed, and a photo to managingeditor@losttreasure.com We’ll feature your
item in our next newsletter.
No Longer
Lost
From Trash to
Treasure
MILFORD, Iowa--A scuba diving
firm and treasure hunters have teamed up to clean up the bottom of Iowa's Great
Lakes. This year 50 divers participating in the Ecology Drive, sponsored by
Okoboji Scuba, retrieved a chair jewelry, watches, cell phones, and beach towels
from the bottom of the lakes. In past years, divers have even disocovered a
Model T ice truck.
Oldest Hot Sauce
Found
RENO, Nev.--Archaeologists digging at an historic Old
West mining town have unearthed the oldest bottle of hot sauce known to man. It
is estimated the Tabasco sauce is 130 years old, used in the Boston Saloon, an
establishment that first introduced African-American cuisine to the west from
1864-76. Approximately 30 miles south of Reno, two years ago scientists
unearthed nearly 30,000 artifacts.
2,000-year-old files
unearthed
CHINA--Bamboo slips that included
official government files noting relationships between different factions of
people have been found. The 20,000 bamboo slips date back the Qin Dynasty
(221-206 BC). Found in the Hunan province, information includes political,
economic and cultural documentation of the time.
Latest Equipment for the Treasure Hunter--Hookah Gear: The
Next Generation
The Air
Line, best known for having revolutionized hookah diving with the development of
directly-driven compressor systems, which eliminated the need for pulleys and
belts, announces an extraordinary new addition to its line.
Combining the performance of a double-head compressor, with
the sleek look of a single-head, has resulted in a superior hybrid encompassing
the best of both: a gale
of breathable air with a trim design and uncluttered access to service areas,
says a spokesman for the Florida based company. The power supply is the
dependable, 4 HP, Honda overhead valve engine.
Making the single cylinder 41% larger than the company’s,
standard-bearing, Model AL-R260, has produced a compact powerhouse that will
supply an astounding 12.7 cubic feet per minute (CFM) free air displacement. In
usable numbers that means two will dive, in comfort, to a depth of 85 feet,
three to 60 feet, or four to 30.
Air Line spokesperson, Joe Sink is quick to point out, “Depth
figures are mentioned for reference only. Recreational hookah is essentially for
shallow water, family fun.” He adds, “In any event, the standard dive tables
need to be followed for safety.”
The new model, named AL-R260XL, contains all the unique,
features Air Line products are known for: marine-friendly compressors that are
cooled with a shaft fan , and vented for an internal wash out of the bearing and
piston-rod assembly. Housing, head valve plate and piston-rod top have a hard,
Acrylic coating for excellent salt protection. As with all Air Line products,
expect very low maintenance and, of course, service and warranty available at
over 900 locations through Thomas Industries, the world’s largest compressor
manufacturer.
Model AL-R260XL and the full line can be viewed on the
web at www.airlinebyjsink.com
For further info, call toll-free,
1-877-207-3235.
Tips of the Week
The best time to dig in dumps is during late fall, when
nature has had her way with the airborne predators that haunt the exotic locale
and the serpents have tucked themselves awsay, according to Steve Casperson,
Mike Headrick, Jeff Heiberger, Glenn Beall and Dennis Nygaard, in an interview
with the Red Wing Republican Eagle. The five have made it a passion
to scour a dumping ground used by the Red Wing Stoneware company during the
1870s in Red Wing, S.D.
Do you have a tip that
might help out a fellow treasure hunter? Send it to managingeditor@losttreasure.com
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the two Boston men were not happy with their companions. They were rough
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Calendar of Events August and September
If you’ve never been to a club-sponsored treasure hunt, what in
the world are you waiting for? To have a weekend filled with good food, prizes
and visiting with fellow metal detector enthusiasts, plan on attending these
upcoming events:
August
21-22—4th Annual Hunt sponsored by the Genesee Valley
Treasure Seekers Club, to be held at Beaver Meadows Campgrounds, Java Center,
New York. For information go to web page www.gvts.org. Call John Howard (585) 663-7368 or
email JWHOWARD@localnet.com or Bonnie
Montgomery (585-889-8436 Postmama8@aol.com
21—Albany, NH. Swap,
Talk and Brag Day is brought to you by the Saco Valley Gem and Mineral Club and
Lapidary Societies, Inc., at the Albany Town Hall. Contact Jonathan Herndon at
(603) 539-3884.
21—The Big Silver Hunt, sponsored by the Dalton Lions Club at
Caskey’s Campground, Orrville, Ohio. Call (330) 857-8479 for information.
September
5—Annapolis, Md. Treasure by the Bay, an open
hunt hosted by the Maryland Artifact Recovery Society, Sandy Pointe State Park
near the Bay Bridge. Call Bob Shaffer (410)974-4714, Phillip McCutcheon
(301)390-2533 or pmccutcheon @webtv.net.
5-6—Northwood, NH 24th Annual Open
Treasure Hunt sponsored by the Granite State Treasure Hunter’s Club will be held
at Lakeshore Farm Resort. For inforamtion contact Ronald W. Pinard, 51 Ox Lane,
Epsom NH 03234 or call (603) 736-8014 or online at www.geocities.com/ yosemite/gsthc or email
at Huntmaster@netzero.net.
5-6—Newbury,
NH. The Capital Mineral Club will hosit an annual Gem and Mineral Festival at
the Sunapee State Park. Call Jonathan Herndon at (603) 539-3884.
7-8—Milan,
Mich. Michican Treasure Hunters 29th Annual Treasure Hunt at the KC
Campground. Write MTH at 29135 King Road, Huron Twp., MI
48174.
11-12—Cullman, Ala. The 29th Annual Deep South Treasure Hunt sponsored
by Warrior Basin Treasure Hunters Association, will be held at Smith Lake Park.
Contact Joe Box (205)856-2629, UlozIfind@aol.com or Ottis Murphy (205)
854-4293, Omurphy585@aol.com.
12—Mesquite, Texas
28th Annual Open Hunt sponsored by the Lone Star Treasure Hunter’s Club, at
Samuell Farm. For more info contact Earl Hitt, huntmaster, 1818 Royal Crest Dr.,
Garland, TX 75043, email e19h@email. com or call (972) 278-7667 or Kevin
Matthews, assistant huntmaster, (972) 625-8763. A flyer is available at www.lonestartreasure.com.
12—Westmoreland
County, Penn. Laurel Highlands Searchers Metal Detecting Club will host a hunt
at Hempfield Township Park North, three miles north of Greensburg on Route 66.
For info contact Alan Welch (724)834-6331, suzyalan@nb.net.
13—Creek County
Fairgrounds, Suplupa, Okla., 12th Annual National Treasure Hunt sponsored by the
Tulsey Town Treasure Hunter’s Club. For information call Clark Shilling, (918)
834-4056, or write to him at 3523 E. Admiral Court, Tulsa, OK 74115, email
shillinggec@msn. com.
13—Annapolis Md., The Chesapeake Society of Treasure
Hunters will host its 18th Annual Maryland Fall Classic Treasure Hunt at Sandy
Point State Park. For more information contact Paul Clarke, 710 Cotter Road,
Glen Burnie, MD 21061, or call (410) 760-0270.
26—Lancaster, Penn. Open Hunt
2002, sponsored by the Lancaster Research and Recovery Club will be at the
Lancaster County Central Park Environmental Center. For information or a flyer,
contact Mike Race, huntmaster at (717) 355-0691,email msrace@hydro soft.net, or
603 W. Main Street, New Holland, PA 17557. Flyers and info can also be obtained
at the club’s website www.lrrc.org.
October-April 2003—Bullhead
City, Ariz. The Colorado River Treasure Seekers will conduct monthly hunts on
the 3rd Sunday of each month. For info write: CRTS, PO Box 1132, Bullhead City,
AZ 86430.
Send
your club events to Lost Treasure at managingeditor@losttreasure.com
Remember to send them well in advance so treasure hunters will have time to make
plans to visit your city.
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