Found lucky charm reunited with owner almost 100yrs later.

[robez509]

We found this lucky charm on Saturday on the east side of Spokane, thru web search and census records we found the owner lived and worked in Spokane around the turn of the century around 1897.

With some luck and further research we were able to find Mr. Nestos final resting place(may he rest in peace). A beautiful cemetery about an hour north of Spokane.

Today after consulting with my wife, we decided to return the item to its owner. We made the scenic drive and with care and respect we placed the item in the ground next to its owner.

As a token of frienship we included a Walking Liberty coin and a potted clover plant. We felt a connection with this person we never met, as coincidence would have it we happenned to live in the exact same house he did nearly 100 yrs ago.

This hobby pays off in more ways than one.

Happy hunting and enjoy the fresh air!

 

[DiggerODirt]

This is one cool story...I love finds like this, and the returns also.

HH,

 

[Chris(SoCenWI)]

n/t

 

[After-1-]

Nice story,----- Never knew you could get a luck charm with your name molded on it.----------- You would have a tough time today saying that is a lucky charm with that symbol,-------- If there were not knowledgeable on History------- Very Nice -----------------after1------

 

[mcb613]

Looks to me that the nsme is of a business. Dont think the charm was made for that person, aldo, was the charm found in your own yard? That would explain the perfon coincidrntslly living in the same house as you. Cool find though!

 

[MXTerer]

I'm wondering the same thing

 

[robez509]

Hi all,
O.R Nestos was someone who lived here in Spokane, was a native of Norway. He owned a harness and saddle business, aroun 1900.

The item was found in a different part of the city.

Thanks

 

[407floyd]

The saddle shop gave these tokens to customers who bought merchandise.

 

[timwied]

As with a lot of finds, the hunt is only just begun after the dig! I've learned so much about history since I started this addiction!