Street Scene at Camp. 6901. Series 701 Cantonments. 24 des.
No post mark. No addressee.
Another of Grandpa Lee’s [Lee Weaver] unused post cards. This depicts the street scene of his WW I Army posting in New York. He has noted “eat” and “sleep” in the picture.
Mess Hall. 7038. Series 701. Canonments. 24 des.
No post mark. No addressee.
Another of the blank cards. A reminder of Grandpa Lee’s time in the Army during World War I. He was stationed in New York.
Interior, St. Mary’s Church, New London, Conn. A-72081. C.T. America Art.
No post mark. No addressee.
Another of the unused cards in Grandpa’s collection.
Union Bank Building, Pittsburgh, PA. A-23466. Published by I. Robbins & Son, Pittsbutgh, PA. Made in U.S. A.
Post marked Pittsburgh, PA. Jul 18, 1919. Addressed to Mrs. L. G. [Lee G / Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“7-18-19 Well sis. afar a little stay at home I think I’ll come to see you . If Ethel hasn’t gone away yet, she may come with me. Home Sunday. Bill [William P Koontz]”
Uncle Bill was Grandma Florence’s younger brother. In 1919, he has just returned from WW I. I cannot be sure which Ethel he was referring to in his note — there is Ethel Koontz Griste, Bill’s and Florence’s sister and then there is Ethel Chidester, Uncle Bill’s future wife – they were married in 1921. There should be a rule that you cannot marry someone with the same first name as your sibling!
Gateway, Greenlawn Cemetery, Columbus, Ohio. 21504N. Pub. by W. S. Harriman, Columbus, Ohio.
Post marked Columbus, Ohio. Aug 9, 1919. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“I’ll send the name and address of that that [sic.] fellow last of next week or first of next or you send me that paper and I’ll send it to him. Herm. I got my keys.”
Timing in the note does not make a lot of sense – last of next or first of next, but that is what Herm wrote. The only Herman I find in the family is Uncle Bill’s [William P. Koontz] brother in law, Herman Chidester, in Columbus at the time.
Steamer Greyhound, Detroit and Toledo. 15-16.
Post marked Toledo, Ohio. Jul 25, 1919. Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“Hea [sic.] Sis, Bill [William P. Koontz] and I will be on the morning boat Sunday. HK [Henry Allen Koontz]”
From Grandma Florence’s brother, Heinie, letting her know of a coming visit by her two brothers.
Christian Science Church, Elkhart, Ind. Published by Paul R. Vogel Co., Chicago, Ill. Made in U.S.A. R-76444
Post marked [unreadable] P.O., Ind. Aug 16,1920. Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman, Detroit, Mich.
“Aug 16 Bin hear [sic.] for the day found Grandma [Margaret Jennie Brockman Sink Boyd Gardner] not vary well. Went down town and got my dinner and am waiting for the train. Mother [Phebie Ann Gardner Koontz]”
Jennie Gardner was the fourth wife and widow of G G Grandfather William G. Gardner [nee Wilhelm Gotthardt Gaertner], G Grandma Koontz’s step-mother. Jennie Gardner passed away in November, 1921, in Elkhart, IN.
Sunshine or rain in Columbus, I love you the same.
Post marked Columbus, Ohio. Jul 25, 1920. Addressed to Mrs. L. G. [Lee G / Florence Koontz], 92 Tireman Av, Detroit, Mich.
“Received your card and hope you got home all OK. Was up with circus day but did not see the parade. I am all rite. Felt bad about 3 days but rode the goat just the same. It was just fine. Love, Mother. [Phebie Ann Gardner Koontz]”
Other than having a post card written by my great grandmother, this probably had meaning between her and Grandma, but I have not got a clue.
Scenic Railway, Cedar Point, O. P 126. Published by Alexander Mfg. Co., Sandusky, Ohio. Made in Germany.
Post marked Cedar Point, Ohio. Sep 4, 1911. Addressed to Miss F. [Florence] Koontz, Broad St., Columbus. [written in pencil – 1344 ½ W]
“9-3-11, Dear Girl, Down for the day. Wish you were here. L.W. [Lee Weaver]”
Scenic Railway was a wooden roller coaster, it opened in 1908 and was closed in 1917.
With all good wishes. “Birthday” Series Number 893. Copyrighted 1910, By J. J. Marks, N.Y.
Post marked Columbus, Ohio. May 15, 1911. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“1346 W. Broad St. Columbus, O. May 15, 1911. Dear Friend, I am sorry I did not send you a card before. Many happy returns of the day. Florence K. {Koontz]”
Card is dated on Grandpa Lee’s birthday, his 18th.
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