This antique trade token is believed to be from about 1902.
   This is believe to be from either Mexia, Limestone Co., Texas or Fairfield, 
   Freestone Co., Texas.
   
One Side:
"Good for 2 1/2 cents at the bar at Henry Roller's Saloon"

Other Side:
"National Billiard Manfg. Co.  Cin[cinnati]. O[hio]."


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[It is believed that this is Henry Clay Roller's establishment in Fairfield, but 
we only see a restaurant listed in 1903.  However, there is also a possibility that
this Saloon mentioned on the token was built in Mexia with the insurance money
(if any) from the fire.

His father, George Roller, opened George Roller's Hotel 1888 in Fairfield.]


Dallas Morning News - March 28, 1903 – Page: 3

"Special to the News
  Fairfield, Tex., March 27 – One block of twelve wooden storehouses burned 
  to the ground this morning...."
  
  "Very little insurance was carried by any of the losers, as it is hard to get 
  insurance on such property, and the losses will reach into the thousands of
  dollars. ..."
  
  "Following is a complete list of the losses:
      Riley & Williford, dry goods; stock saved.
      Roller Bros., restaurant; complete loss.
      ..."