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Obverse Content
(Reverse Content)
[Token and Text Colour]

Notes

 Type 

 Shape 

 Size 

 Rarity 

0060 t

Abbey

Royal Canadian Legion Abbey, Sask. #222
(uniface)
[Red token color, Black lettering]

 

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Aberdeen

P.W. Dueck
(Good For $1.00 In Merchandise)

P.W. Dueck was the pioneer merchant of the town. He came to Aberdeen from Gretna, Manitoba where he taught school for a number of years, afterwards engaging in business in books and confectionary line, he moved his stock to Aberdeen and located south of the tracks before re-locating to the extreme west end of the village. Sometime between 1906 and 1908 half of P. W. Dueck's store was partitioned off and used as a temporary school.

 

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0110 d

Aberdeen

C.A. Ens General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Merchandise)

In 1918, Charles Ens opened a store in the small Mennonite settlement of Edenburg (4 miles northwest of Aberdeen). Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1941. They were discontinued because the majority of the trade was going to the town of Aberdeen. Mr. Ens died in 1947. During the settlement of the estate, the store was sold and most of the tokens on hand were destroyed.

 

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0110 e

Aberdeen

C.A. Ens General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Charles Ens opened a store in the small Mennonite settlement of Edenburg (4 miles northwest of Aberdeen). Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1941. They were discontinued because the majority of the trade was going to the town of Aberdeen. Mr. Ens died in 1947. During the settlement of the estate, the store was sold and most of the tokens on hand were destroyed.

 

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0110 f

Aberdeen

C.A. Ens General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Charles Ens opened a store in the small Mennonite settlement of Edenburg (4 miles northwest of Aberdeen). Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1941. They were discontinued because the majority of the trade was going to the town of Aberdeen. Mr. Ens died in 1947. During the settlement of the estate, the store was sold and most of the tokens on hand were destroyed.

 

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0110 g

Aberdeen

C.A. Ens General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Charles Ens opened a store in the small Mennonite settlement of Edenburg (4 miles northwest of Aberdeen). Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1941. They were discontinued because the majority of the trade was going to the town of Aberdeen. Mr. Ens died in 1947. During the settlement of the estate, the store was sold and most of the tokens on hand were destroyed.

 

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0110 h

Aberdeen

C.A. Ens General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Charles Ens opened a store in the small Mennonite settlement of Edenburg (4 miles northwest of Aberdeen). Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1941. They were discontinued because the majority of the trade was going to the town of Aberdeen. Mr. Ens died in 1947. During the settlement of the estate, the store was sold and most of the tokens on hand were destroyed.

 

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0110 j

Aberdeen

C.A. Ens General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 1¢ In Merchandise)

In 1918, Charles Ens opened a store in the small Mennonite settlement of Edenburg (4 miles northwest of Aberdeen). Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1941. They were discontinued because the majority of the trade was going to the town of Aberdeen. Mr. Ens died in 1947. During the settlement of the estate, the store was sold and most of the tokens on hand were destroyed.

 

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0115 d

Aberdeen

Nick P. Kinar Groceries Gas & Oil 1938
(Good For $1.00 In Trade)

Nick Kinar started the general store 10 miles north of Aberdeen in 1933. In 1938 he issued tokens having obtained 50 of each denomination. In 1939 he felt that he needed a 10c piece so 75 of the following tokens were ordered and placed in use.
It is interesting to note that these are the only Merchant Trade tokens issued in Saskatchewan that carry the date of issuance.

 

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0115 e

Aberdeen

Nick P. Kinar Groceries Gas & Oil 1938
(Good For 50 Cts. Trade)

Nick Kinar started the general store 10 miles north of Aberdeen in 1933. In 1938 he issued tokens having obtained 50 of each denomination. In 1939 he felt that he needed a 10c piece so 75 of the following tokens were ordered and placed in use.
It is interesting to note that these are the only Merchant Trade tokens issued in Saskatchewan that carry the date of issuance.

 

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0115 f

Aberdeen

Nick P. Kinar Groceries Gas & Oil 1938
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

Nick Kinar started the general store 10 miles north of Aberdeen in 1933. In 1938 he issued tokens having obtained 50 of each denomination. In 1939 he felt that he needed a 10c piece so 75 of the following tokens were ordered and placed in use.
It is interesting to note that these are the only Merchant Trade tokens issued in Saskatchewan that carry the date of issuance.

 

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0116 g

Aberdeen

Nick P. Kinar Merchant 1939 Aberdeen Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

Nick Kinar started the general store 10 miles north of Aberdeen in 1933. In 1938 he issued tokens having obtained 50 of each denomination. In 1939 he felt that he needed a 10c piece so 75 of the following tokens were ordered and placed in use.
It is interesting to note that these are the only Merchant Trade tokens issued in Saskatchewan that carry the date of issuance.

 

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0120 a

Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $10.00 In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

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Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $5.00 In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

 

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0120 d

Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

 

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0120 e

Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

 

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0120 f

Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

 

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Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

 

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0120 h

Aberdeen

H. Schroeder General Merchant Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

Henry Schroeder came to Aberdeen in 1904, from Gretna, Manitoba; building the first grocery store with the financial aid of his father-in-law, Jacob Heinricks Sr. In late 1905, Jacobs Heinricks Jr. (brother-in-law) came from Gretna and entered into a partnership with Henry. At this time the name was changed to Schroeder & Heinricks. It is thought that the Schroeder tokens were issued when he first started and were withdrawn shortly after the start of the partnership. In less than one year Jacob found that he could not get along with Henry so appealed to his father, Jacob Sr., who came to Aberdeen and purchased John England's hardware for his son. Henry stayed in the original store and expanded to dry goods. It is thought that the original tokens were used again in the store. In 1913, due to over $20,000.00 being owed to him by the homesteaders of the area, he was forced into bankruptcy. A sale was held by the sheriff and everything in the store sold. After paying off all debts he had a small amount of money left over so he ventured into real estate, selling farm land. Later started handling John Deere and Cockshutt farm machinery. In 1936 he sold out and moved to Chilliwack, B.C.

 

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0121 a

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $10.00 In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0121 b

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $5.00 In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0121 d

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0121 e

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0121 f

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0121 g

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0121 h

Aberdeen

Schroeder & Heinrichs Aberdeen, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

These tokens were discontinued at the breakup of the partnership and all tokens on hand were destroyed at this time. Jacob operated the hardware store and in 1918 took on the dealership for McCormack-Deering. In 1934 he sold out and moved to Vancouver.

 

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0150 r

Abernethy

The Abernethy Bakery A.D. Mills Prop. Cigars, Soft Drinks & Confectionery Abernethy, Sask.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Arthur D. Mills started the bakery in 1904 and in 1907 sold the business to E.A. James.

 

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0151 s

Abernethy

Barry & Co
(Good For 1 Shave)

 

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0155 a

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy, Assa.
(Good For $10.00 In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0155 b

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy, Assa.
(Good For $5.00 In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0155 d

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy, Assa.
(Good For $1.00 In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0155 e

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy, Assa.
(Good For 50¢ In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0155 f

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy, Assa.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0155 g

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy, Assa.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0155 h

Abernethy

S. Chipperfield Abernethy Assa.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

Sydney Chipperfield started the general store in 1904 and tokens were issued shortly after. The 1905 directory listed it as S. Chipperfield Well Stocked Store. The business was sold in the fall of 1907 and all tokens were gathered up and saved, but at some later date they were destroyed.

 

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0160 q

Abernethy

Abernethy Co-Op
(Good For 1 Quart Milk)
[Black token color, White letters]

Tokens were issued in 1950 for ease in making change in selling the quart but as all milk was brought in from Melville and not delivered it was found to be of no advantage so the tokens were discontinued in 1956. All tokens on hand at this time were destroyed.

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0200 f

Aiktow

John R. Gulck Aiktow, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Merchandise)

Joe Le Barge started a small store at the siding of Aiktow, 8 miles from Elbow, in 1911. Sold the business to John Gulck in 1912 who continued the general store and postmaster until 1920, at which time all the business was going to the larger center of Elbow. Tokens were issued around 1913 and used until the closing of the store.

 

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Aiktow

John R. Gulck, Aiktow, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Merchandise)

Joe Le Barge started a small store at the siding of Aiktow, 8 miles from Elbow, in 1911. Sold the business to John Gulck in 1912 who continued the general store and postmaster until 1920, at which time all the business was going to the larger center of Elbow. Tokens were issued around 1913 and used until the closing of the store.

 

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0230 s

Alameda

G.S. Armstrong Alameda, Assa,
(Good For 1 Shave)

George Stanley Armstrong opened the poolroom and barbershop in 1902 and in 1907 sold out and moved to Regina.

 

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0232 r

Alameda

Slack's Grocery Alameda, Sask.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

E. N. Slack, who had been clerking in the Cash Corner Store, decided in 1932 to open a store of his own. He purchased a small building on 5th Street. Here he carried on until 1941, when he bought Ab Reed's butcher shop, next door. After the war he bought a building that was part of the Estevan Airport, and moved it onto the old Hopper lot and his own. This was a general store with a large butcher shop business. Failing health forced him to sell to his nephew Norman Slack, in 1962. Norman sold the store in 1976.

 

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Alameda

Get The Habit Go To Wood Bros. For Reliable Goods At Reasonable Prices Alameda, Sask.
(Good For $1.00 In Merchandise)

Robert L. Gibson started the general store in 1900 and on December 5th, 1907 the building burnt down. When Rubeun Wood, an employee in the store, was informed that Gibson was not going to rebuild, he formed a partnership with his brother, Wellington and built a new store which was opened in 1908. In January 1919, Rubeun died and at this time the assets were divided between Wellington and Mrs. Verna (Rubeun) Wood. Wellington continued on in the store until the fall of 1937.

 

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Alameda

Get The Habit Go To Wood Bros. For Reliable Goods At Reasonable Prices Alameda, Sask.
(Good For 50¢ In Merchandise)

Robert L. Gibson started the general store in 1900 and on December 5th, 1907 the building burnt down. When Rubeun Wood, an employee in the store, was informed that Gibson was not going to rebuild, he formed a partnership with his brother, Wellington and built a new store which was opened in 1908. In January 1919, Rubeun died and at this time the assets were divided between Wellington and Mrs. Verna (Rubeun) Wood. Wellington continued on in the store until the fall of 1937.

 

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0235 f

Alameda

Get The Habit Go To Wood Bros. For Reliable Goods At Reasonable Prices Alameda, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Merchandise)

Robert L. Gibson started the general store in 1900 and on December 5th, 1907 the building burnt down. When Rubeun Wood, an employee in the store, was informed that Gibson was not going to rebuild, he formed a partnership with his brother, Wellington and built a new store which was opened in 1908. In January 1919, Rubeun died and at this time the assets were divided between Wellington and Mrs. Verna (Rubeun) Wood. Wellington continued on in the store until the fall of 1937.

 

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Alameda

Get The Habit Go To Wood Bros. For Reliable Goods At Reasonable Prices Alameda, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Merchandise)

Robert L. Gibson started the general store in 1900 and on December 5th, 1907 the building burnt down. When Rubeun Wood, an employee in the store, was informed that Gibson was not going to rebuild, he formed a partnership with his brother, Wellington and built a new store which was opened in 1908. In January 1919, Rubeun died and at this time the assets were divided between Wellington and Mrs. Verna (Rubeun) Wood. Wellington continued on in the store until the fall of 1937.

 

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0235 h

Alameda

Get The Habit Go To Wood Bros. For Reliable Goods At Reasonable Prices Alameda, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Merchandise)

Robert L. Gibson started the general store in 1900 and on December 5th, 1907 the building burnt down. When Rubeun Wood, an employee in the store, was informed that Gibson was not going to rebuild, he formed a partnership with his brother, Wellington and built a new store which was opened in 1908. In January 1919, Rubeun died and at this time the assets were divided between Wellington and Mrs. Verna (Rubeun) Wood. Wellington continued on in the store until the fall of 1937.

 

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0236 m

Alameda

Cash Corner Store
(Good For 2 Loaves)

After her husband Rueben passed away Verna Wood took her part of the assets of the Wood Brothers store and started a new store (just across the street from the original store) and named it the Cash Corner Store, which was opened on April 11th, 1919. In 1932 Verna Wood sold the stock to Alex Mitchell and rented him the building. In 1942 Mrs. Wood asked Mitchell to buy the building or move (rumor has it that the price placed on the building was more than double the actual value, but Verna Wood denies this statement). Alex Mitchell felt that the price was too high so purchased the original Wood building across the street which was vacant. Sold to Glen Davis in 1950. No tokens were used by Alex Mitchell.

 

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0236 r

Alameda

Cash Corner Store
(Good For 1 Loaf)

After her husband Rueben passed away Verna Wood took her part of the assets of the Wood Brothers store and started a new store (just across the street from the original store) and named it the Cash Corner Store, which was opened on April 11th, 1919. In 1932 Verna Wood sold the stock to Alex Mitchell and rented him the building. In 1942 Mrs. Wood asked Mitchell to buy the building or move (rumor has it that the price placed on the building was more than double the actual value, but Verna Wood denies this statement). Alex Mitchell felt that the price was too high so purchased the original Wood building across the street which was vacant. Sold to Glen Davis in 1950. No tokens were used by Alex Mitchell.

 

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Alameda

Alameda Bakery
(Good For 2 Loaves Of Bread)

The first bakery was owned and operated by I. M. Cook, who sold it to W. D. Hirons in 1905. J Hawthorne acted as Mr. Hiron's helper. A fire in 1909 completely destroyed the bakery but this didn't stop them for long. Within a week, they were back in business turning out bread for the hungry inhabitants. Old newspaper accounts of 1910, state that Mr. Hirons was turning out 2000 loaves of bread a week, to try to accommodate the many harvesters and immigrants.
James, Carrie and Helen McClay came to Alameda in 1909 or 1910. He bought the Hiron's Bakery in 1911, with E. Crouse acting as baker. The bakery was located in the back of the building with a grocery store in front. Later, an ice cream parlor was added served in a room behind the store. Fifty-pound blocks of ice were cut from the Souris River in the winter and stored in coal dust. Jim McClay made the ice cream, using a gas motor to mix it. The cream was bought from the Paul farm.
When Mr. McClay sold to Dick Barker of Oxbow in 1927, Bert Blow acted as baker and manager.
H. H. Jewell then owned it for a few years. Harold Cross ran the bakery for a part of a year in the 30's.
About this time, Mr. McClay returned from British Columbia to take over the store once again.
Business during the 30's proved to be a poor investment, so Mr. McClay finally closed the store and bakery and moved back to British Columbia.
That was the last bakery in Alameda.

 

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Allan

{Elks Head logo} Allan Lodge #546 Sask.
(uniface)
[White token color, Purple lettering]

Issued in 1971, issue 500.

 

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0250 f

Allan

Diebert & Wald General Merchants Allan, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

In 1907, Wendland Diebert and Anton Wald, homesteaders in the area; started the general store. In 1922 they found themselves in financial difficulties so decided to take in other partners. So early in 1923 the Diebert, Wald & Company was formed, with S Joseph Wald, Paul Wald and another farmer placing money in the store, and the two originals were to operate the business. In 1925 Emmanuel Boechler purchased half of the company with Wendland Diebert buying a part to form an equal partnership. In 1930 they sold the business to Matthew Boechler, a cousin of Emmanuel's.

 

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Allan

Diebert & Wald General Merchants Allan, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

In 1907, Wendland Diebert and Anton Wald, homesteaders in the area; started the general store. In 1922 they found themselves in financial difficulties so decided to take in other partners. So early in 1923 the Diebert, Wald & Company was formed, with S Joseph Wald, Paul Wald and another farmer placing money in the store, and the two originals were to operate the business. In 1925 Emmanuel Boechler purchased half of the company with Wendland Diebert buying a part to form an equal partnership. In 1930 they sold the business to Matthew Boechler, a cousin of Emmanuel's.

 

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Allan

Diebert & Wald General Merchants Allan, Sask.
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

In 1907, Wendland Diebert and Anton Wald, homesteaders in the area; started the general store. In 1922 they found themselves in financial difficulties so decided to take in other partners. So early in 1923 the Diebert, Wald & Company was formed, with S Joseph Wald, Paul Wald and another farmer placing money in the store, and the two originals were to operate the business. In 1925 Emmanuel Boechler purchased half of the company with Wendland Diebert buying a part to form an equal partnership. In 1930 they sold the business to Matthew Boechler, a cousin of Emmanuel's.

 

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0252 t

Allan

A.R.C.
(uniface)
[Light-Blue token color, Black lettering]

 

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0258 r

Alsask

Alsask Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

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0259 r

Alsask

Bon Ton Bakery J.A. Morrow Alsask, Sask & Confectionery
(Good For 1 Loaf)

James A. Morrow and his wife Ethel moved to Alsask from Ontario simetime before April of 1910 and some time after that they opened the Bon Ton Bakery & Confectionery. In 1919 James Morrow died in an explosion of the soda fountain in the confectionery. Some time later Ethel moved away from Alsask.

 

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0260 t

Alsask

{Lions logo} Alsask Sask.
(uniface)
[Yellow token color, Purple lettering]

 

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