Obverse Photo

Reverse Photo

Cat #

Town/City

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

Notes

 Type 

 Shape 

 Size 

 Rarity 

0270 r

Amulet

Palace Hotel Amulet
(Good For One Loaf)

The Palace Hotel was built in 1927 by Guy Brown. No definite information as to when the tokens were issued but it is thought that tokens were issued by Brown and also used by Borden Smeltzer, who purchased the hotel in 1934. In 1944 it was sold to Ernie Watson and tokens were not used by Watson.

 

A

R

28

10

0280 t

Aneroid

{Elks Head logo} Lodge #502 Aneroid Sask.
(uniface)
[White token color, Purple lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0280 t1

Aneroid

{Elks Clock Logo} Lodge #502 Aneroid Sask.
(uniface)
[White token color, Purple lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0281 r

Aneroid

Aneroid Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf)

 

A

Sc9

27

8

0300 f

Annaheim

J. Aschenbrenner General Merchant Annaheim, Sask.
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

Arnold Dauk started the general store in 1903 and in 1908 sold to Phillip J. Hoffman. In March 1913, Joe Aschenbrenner, who was the postmaster, and Mike Blechinger purchased the store from Hoffman. In 1918 Aschenbrenner purchased his partner's share and operated the business until his death in 1938. In the settling of the estate, Carl, a son of Joe, purchased the business and remained in business until 1963 when he sold it. Tokens were issued around 1920 and were used by Carl for two years after taking over.

 

A

O

26

4

0300 g

Annaheim

J. Aschenbrenner General Merchant Annaheim, Sask.
(Good For 10¢ In Trade)

Arnold Dauk started the general store in 1903 and in 1908 sold to Phillip J. Hoffman. In March 1913, Joe Aschenbrenner, who was the postmaster, and Mike Blechinger purchased the store from Hoffman. In 1918 Aschenbrenner purchased his partner's share and operated the business until his death in 1938. In the settling of the estate, Carl, a son of Joe, purchased the business and remained in business until 1963 when he sold it. Tokens were issued around 1920 and were used by Carl for two years after taking over.

 

A

O

23

4

0300 h

Annaheim

J. Aschenbrenner General Merchant Annaheim Sask.
(Good For 5 In Trade)

Arnold Dauk started the general store in 1903 and in 1908 sold to Phillip J. Hoffman. In March 1913, Joe Aschenbrenner, who was the postmaster, and Mike Blechinger purchased the store from Hoffman. In 1918 Aschenbrenner purchased his partner's share and operated the business until his death in 1938. In the settling of the estate, Carl, a son of Joe, purchased the business and remained in business until 1963 when he sold it. Tokens were issued around 1920 and were used by Carl for two years after taking over.

 

A

O

20

4

0310 t

Arborfield

{Elks Clock Logo} Lodge 319 Arborfield Sask.
(uniface)
[White token color, Black lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0325 r

Arcola

C.O. Dusselier & Son Bakers Arcola
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

C. O. Dusselier came to Arcola in 1939 and started a bakery and small confectionery. In 1943 expanded to include groceries under the name Golden Rule Grocery and discontinued the bakery in 1949. Sold the business in 1953.

 

A

Sc9

25

10

0330 r

Arcola

Francis & Co. Arcola Sask.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Richard Francis and William Connor started a general store in 1904. In 1907 the partnership was dissolved with Francis keeping the original building and Connor building just across the street. In 1908, Charles a son, entered the business with his father to form Francis & Co. Another son used part of the premises for a jewellry store. In 1941 fire destroyed the store and the building across the street was purchased from the Connor estate. In 1942 Richard died and Charles operated the store alone until 1946 when his son, Vernon, entered the business. In 1954 Vernon passed away and in 1956 Charles died, at this time Mrs. Vernon Francis took over the operation. Tokens were issued in 1925 and used until 1940.

 

B

R

22

3

0335 d

Arcola

Golden Rule Grocery & Bakery Arcola Sask
(Good For $1.00 In Trade)

C. O. Dusselier came to Arcola in 1939 and started a bakery and small confectionery. In 1943 expanded to include groceries under the name Golden Rule Grocery and discontinued the bakery in 1949. Sold the business in 1953. It is thought that the tokens were issued shortly after starting the bakery and were discontinued when the bakery was closed down.

 

A

R

34

10

0335 h

Arcola

Golden Rule Grocery & Bakery Arcola Sask
(Good For 5¢ In Trade)

C. O. Dusselier came to Arcola in 1939 and started a bakery and small confectionery. In 1943 expanded to include groceries under the name Golden Rule Grocery and discontinued the bakery in 1949. Sold the business in 1953. It is thought that the tokens were issued shortly after starting the bakery and were discontinued when the bakery was closed down.

 

A

R

21

10

0335 r

Arcola

Golden Rule Bakery Arcola, Sask.
(Good For One Loaf)

C. O. Dusselier came to Arcola in 1939 and started a bakery and small confectionery. In 1943 expanded to include groceries under the name Golden Rule Grocery and discontinued the bakery in 1949. Sold the business in 1953. It is thought that the tokens were issued shortly after starting the bakery and were discontinued when the bakery was closed down.

 

A

O

23

8

0345 f

Assiniboia

Vail's Billiard Parlor
(Good For 25¢ In Trade)

Clarence Vail opened a pool hall on Center Street in 1913. In 1917, he purchased the W.J. Kessler Pool Hall over the Kessler and Breaky Store and the Molberg and McCardel store. In 1913, the hall was moved to the premises formerly occupied by Crystal Barbers. Vails Pool Hall was again moved upstairs in the Leeville block in 1935 (see photo). Later, he ended up with his pool hall in the old Paris Cafe, at #222 Center Street.

 

A

O

24

10

0350 t

Assiniboia

{Kinsmen Logo} Assiniboia Sask.
(uniface)
[Blue token color, Gold lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0351 t

Assiniboia

Assiniboia Lodge #110 1984 Site Sask. Elks Walk-A-Thon
({Elks Full Logo})
[White token color, Black lettering]

 

P

R

38

1

0360 r

Avonlea

Avonlea Trading Co. Ltd.
(Good For One Loaf)

W. L. McRorie started the general store in 1906 on his farm to serve the many settlers in the area and In 1912 when the railroad came through the area, he moved his store two miles south to the new townsite of Avonlea. Tokens were issued in 1924, bread was selling at 10 cents a loaf but by purchasing $1.00 worth they would get 12 tokens. In 1928 another store was opened, south of town 8 miles and tokens were holed for use at this location. All tokens were discontinued in 1935. In 1936 Eric and Glen, sons of W. L. took over the business.

 

A

O

23

8

0360 r1

Avonlea

Avonlea Trading Co. Ltd.
(Good For One Loaf)

W. L. McRorie started the general store in 1906 on his farm to serve the many settlers in the area and In 1912 when the railroad came through the area, he moved his store two miles south to the new townsite of Avonlea. Tokens were issued in 1924, bread was selling at 10 cents a loaf but by purchasing $1.00 worth they would get 12 tokens. In 1928 another store was opened, south of town 8 miles and tokens were holed for use at this location. All tokens were discontinued in 1935. In 1936 Eric and Glen, sons of W. L. took over the business.

holed

A

O

23

4

0364 t

Avonlea

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

 

P

R

42

1

0365 r

Avonlea

E.M. Bush Avonlea, Sask.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

A

R

25

10

0390 s

Balcarres

R. Geo. Armstrong Balcarres, Sask.
(Good For 1 Shave)

George Armstrong opened the barbershop and poolroom in 1907. In 1912 sold out to Frank Mead.

 

A

R

25

9

0395 r

Balcarres

A. Carpenter Balcarres
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Albert Carpenter opened the bake shop and confectionery in 1908 and in 1915 sold out to Andrew Taylor.

 

A

R

21

7

0395 r1

Balcarres

A. Carpenter Balcarres, Sask.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Albert Carpenter opened the bake shop and confectionery in 1908 and in 1915 sold out to Andrew Taylor.

 

A

O

25

9

0397 t

Balcarres

{Lions logo} Balcarres & District Sask.
(uniface)
[Red token color, Gold lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0400 r

Balcarres

Ing Chong Balcarres Sask.
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

A

R

25

8

0410 r

Balgonie

Balgonie Bakery
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

The Balgonie Bakery was started in 1907 by Bruce Gibson and in 1912 he closed up the bakery and moved to Regina where he started a cafe.

 

A

O

25

9

0415 j

Balgonie

Balgonie Supply Co. Limited General Merchants Balgonie, Sask.
(Good For 1¢ In Trade)

Frederick Gentner and his two sons, Jacob and Emil, started the livery barn in 1903. In 1905 they built the general store and operated it until 1911 when it burnt down Later that year they sold the livery barn to Valentine Krause and went farming north of town.

 

A

O

17

10

0417 t

Balgonie

Balgonie Elks No. 572
({Elks Full logo})
[White token color, Purple lettering]

 

P

R

42

2

0419 r

Balgonie

C.E. Hoskins Agent For Crown Bread Balgonie
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

 

A

R

25

10

0430 q

Battleford

Battle River Dairy
(Good For 1 Quart)

This token was discovered while metal detecting near Battleford. The person who found it spoke with a nearby dairy farmer who believes it was issued by his grandfather (last name "Haegabaert"), who ran a dairy farm on the bank of the Battle River.

 

A

Re32

19

10

0445 p

Battleford

Battleford Dairy
(Good For 1 Pint Milk)

 

A

S

26

10

0445 q

Battleford

Battleford Dairy
(Good For 1 Quart Milk)

 

A

Sc10

30

10

0450 r

Battleford

Loaf
(uniface)

Around 1914 the Battleford Mental Hospital issued crude tokens for use in their bakery. These tokens were clipped or chiseled out of a sheet of copper. They were mostly in a rectangular shape and it appears that no pattern was used as the tokens vary in size from 25 x 12 to 38 x 22. The tokens were stamped by hand with individual letters on one side only.

From the Battleford Mental Hospital. Various sizes and shapes, incuse lettering

C

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6

0450 r1

Battleford

Loaf
(uniface)

Later more tokens were made from copper and round but here it appears that a pattern was used, but still made by hand.

From the Battleford Mental Hospital. Incuse lettering

C

R

25

7

0451 m

Battleford

1/2 Loaf
(uniface)

In the early 1920's more tokens were issued and these were also made at the Hospital. However, this time it appears that a pattern was used and the cutting was done by machine. They were hand stamped and on some of the tokens the bar in the A in missing.

From the Battleford Mental Hospital. Incuse lettering, notched corners

A

Re30

14

6

0451 r

Battleford

1 Loaf
(uniface)

In the early 1920's more tokens were issued and these were also made at the Hospital. However, this time it appears that a pattern was used and the cutting was done by machine. They were hand stamped and on some of the tokens the bar in the A in missing.

From the Battleford Mental Hospital. Incuse lettering, notched corners

A

Re40

20

6

0451 r2

Battleford

1 Loaf
(1 Loaf)

In the early 1920's more tokens were issued and these were also made at the Hospital. However, this time it appears that a pattern was used and the cutting was done by machine. They were hand stamped and on some of the tokens the bar in the A in missing.

From the Battleford Mental Hospital. Incuse lettering

A

Re30

14

6

0452 r

Battleford

Mental Hospital Battleford
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

Later more tokens were needed but this time they were ordered from a manufacturer. All tokens were discontinued in 1925 when the bakery ceased to supply bread outside of the Hospital. There is no record as to the disposition of the tokens.

 

A

R

25

5

0455 r

Battleford

Model Bakery Battleford
(Good For 1 Loaf Of Bread)

George Adams, Baker, is listed in the 1911 October issue of the telephone directory but the Model Bakery, Geo. H. Adams, prop.; is not listed until September 1913. In the May 1915 issue both names are missing.

 

A

O

25

9

0460 p

Battleford

R.H. Speers Battleford, Sask.
(Good For 1 Pint Milk)

Tokens were issued by Robert Speers, a farmer who supplied many of the residents of the town with milk. These were issued around 1931, and used only 3 years.

 

A

R

25

3

0460 q

Battleford

R.H. Speers Battleford, Sask.
(Good For 1 Quart Milk)

Tokens were issued by Robert Speers, a farmer who supplied many of the residents of the town with milk. These were issued around 1931, and used only 3 years.

 

A

R

29

3

0465 p

Battleford

D.K. Weber Proprietor Fairview Dairy Battleford, Sask.
(Good For One Pint Milk)

Douglas Weber started supplying milk to the town in 1906 but there is no mention of a Fairview Dairy until the 1913 directory. He discontinued the dairy in 1918 and started a garage in the town.

 

A

R

25

10

0465 q

Battleford

D.K. Weber Proprietor Fairview Dairy Battleford, Sask.
(Good For Quart Milk)

Douglas Weber started supplying milk to the town in 1906 but there is no mention of a Fairview Dairy until the 1913 directory. He discontinued the dairy in 1918 and started a garage in the town.

 

A

O

25

10

0468 r

Battleford

Wood & Taylor, Bakers, Battleford, Sask.
(Good For One Loaf Of Bread)

 

A

Sc16

30

10

0469 t

Battleford

Historic Battleford {Lions logo} Lions Club
(uniface)
[White token color, Gold lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0470 t

Battleford

Royal Canadian Legion Battleford Sask. #9 Branch
(uniface)
[Blue token color, Gold lettering]

 

P

R

42

1

0470 t1

Battleford

Royal Canadian Legion Battleford Sask. #9 Branch
(uniface)
[Blue token color, Gold lettering]

As above, different letters in "Branch"

P

R

42

1

0471 t

Battleford

Battlefords Minus One Club
(uniface)
[Red token color, Black lettering]

 

P

R

29

1

0472 t

Battleford

Battlefords Wildlife Federation
(uniface)
[Red token color, Black lettering]

 

P

R

32

1

0474 t

Beaubier

{Elks Head logo} Almar Lodge No. 520 Sask.
(uniface)
[Yellow token color, Purple lettering]

Issued in 1969, issue 1,000.

 

P

R

42

1

0474 t1

Beaubier

{Elks Head logo} Almar Lodge No. 520 Sask.
(uniface)
[Yellow token color, Purple lettering]

another order in 1975, issue 500.

as above, Almar in smaller letters, Lodge # larger

P

R

42

1

0474 t2

Beaubier

{Elks Head logo} Almar Lodge No. 520 Sask.
(uniface)
[Dark-Yellow token color, Purple lettering]

Same as 474t1 but dark yellow plastic

P

R

42

1

0476 t

Beechy

B.P.O.E. Lodge #165 Beechy, Sask.
(uniface)
[Blue token color, White lettering]

 

P

R

40

1

0480 t

Bengough

Elks 517
(uniface)
[White token color, Black lettering]

Issued in May 1972, issue 500.

 

P

R

38

1

0500 d

Bethune

The Seth Witton Co. Best Credit System In The West Bethune.
(Good For $1.00 In Merchandise)

Seth and Tom Witton arrived in the Bethune district in 1907 and took out a homestead each. In June of 1908 Seth purchased the Donaldson grocery. On Hallowe'en, 1912, Seth Witton fired a shotgun at some pranksters, one of whom had to have numerous pellets removed from his posterior. As a result of this incident, very few of the community would deal at his place so in the spring of 1913 he sold out to G. R. Winterstein.

 

A

R

35

10

0500 f

Bethune

The Seth Witton Co. Best Credit System In The West Bethune.
(Good For 25¢ In Merchandise)

Seth and Tom Witton arrived in the Bethune district in 1907 and took out a homestead each. In June of 1908 Seth purchased the Donaldson grocery. On Hallowe'en, 1912, Seth Witton fired a shotgun at some pranksters, one of whom had to have numerous pellets removed from his posterior. As a result of this incident, very few of the community would deal at his place so in the spring of 1913 he sold out to G. R. Winterstein.

 

A

R

28

10

0500 g

Bethune

The Seth Witton Co. Best Credit System In The West Bethune.
(Good For 10¢ In Merchandise)

Seth and Tom Witton arrived in the Bethune district in 1907 and took out a homestead each. In June of 1908 Seth purchased the Donaldson grocery. On Hallowe'en, 1912, Seth Witton fired a shotgun at some pranksters, one of whom had to have numerous pellets removed from his posterior. As a result of this incident, very few of the community would deal at his place so in the spring of 1913 he sold out to G. R. Winterstein.

 

A

R

25

10

0500 h

Bethune

The Seth Witton Co. Best Credit System In The West Bethune.
(Good For 5¢ In Merchandise)

Seth and Tom Witton arrived in the Bethune district in 1907 and took out a homestead each. In June of 1908 Seth purchased the Donaldson grocery. On Hallowe'en, 1912, Seth Witton fired a shotgun at some pranksters, one of whom had to have numerous pellets removed from his posterior. As a result of this incident, very few of the community would deal at his place so in the spring of 1913 he sold out to G. R. Winterstein.

 

A

R

22

10

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