1902 Chicago Contract Check — H.F. Chandler to Mrs. George Smith, $1250, 25 Shares G.W. Doty Co

Step into Chicago’s early finance world with this unique 1902 contract note in the form of a check. This antique paper promise is written to Mrs. George Smith and tied to G.W. Doty Co Stock of Chicago—a fascinating piece of vintage investing history.

What’s Included (The Key Details)

• Date & location: 1902, Chicago
• Type of document: Contract note presented as a check (promise to pay)
• Promised payment: $1250 to be paid in two years
• Payee: Mrs. George Smith
• Stock involved: 25 shares of G.W. Doty Co Stock of Chicago
• From / issuer: H.F. Chandler
• Design feature: Features a nice sailboat vignette
• Condition: As pictured with folds

Why Mrs. George Smith Matters

George Smith was a leading Chicago attorney during this era, with deep connections to the grain and finance industries that helped drive the CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) and the broader Chicago market ecosystem. This makes the document especially appealing to collectors of both legal history and vintage financial ephemera.

Perfect For Collectors

Add this one-of-a-kind 1902 Chicago vintage check-contract note to a collection of:

• Antique stock ephemera
• Vintage checks & financial documents
• Chicago history
• CBOT / grain-market era artifacts
• Unique paper collectibles with standout design elements (like the sailboat vignette)

Condition Notes

Document is in as pictured condition and includes folds.

Bring Home a Promise From 1902

A contract note like this—written in the form of a check, with period design, and tied to Chicago stock holdings—is a standout conversation piece. Order today and own a tangible link to the grain-and-finance heartbeat of early 1900s Chicago.