Sunshine or Rain in Columbus … 1920

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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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.

 

 

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Scenic Railway, Cedar Point, O – 1911

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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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.

 

 

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With all good wishes – 1911

Posted on March 12, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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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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Birthday Greetings – 1911

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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Birthday Greetings.  520.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  May 15, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Michigan.

“May 15 -11  Dear Nephew, I am thinking of you today and wish you happiness because it is your Birthday.  I wish you happiness and prosperity all through the year. I may not be able to tell you about it every day because I am far away but it makes no difference, the thought and wish will be with you just the same.  Many Returns, Your Auntie R [Roseanah Weaver Fisher].”

[then, written across the bottom of the card, upside down] “Florence’s [Florence Koontz’] Birthday is the 18th of this month. 1346 W. Broad St.”

Aunt Rose, the sister of Grandpa Lee’s father, Lemuel Weaver, was very attentive and made sure she covered the holidays with her nephew!   In 1911, she was apparently giving match making a shot as well, making sure Grandpa knew when Grandma’s birthday was and making sure he had her address.   Grandpa was 18 in 1911; Grandma was 16.

For the post card itself, notice the swastika is each corner.  1911 was long before it was a symbol of the movement that lead to WW-II.

 

 

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All Good Wishes – 1911

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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All good wishes for a bright and happy birthday.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  May 15, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.

“2160 North High St. Columbus, Ohio.  May 15, 1911.  Mr. Lee Weaver, Hope you are well. I wish you many returns of this day.  Rose W Fisher [Roseanah Weaver Fisher]”

Aunt Rose was the sister of Grandpa Lee’s father, Lemuel Weaver.  She sent this card on the occasion of his 18th birthday.

 

 

 

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A Hearty Greeting – 1910

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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A hearty greeting for your birthday.  602.

No post mark.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Michigan

“May 15 – 10 – Columbus, Ohio.  A Birthday Greeting.  Accept these greetings as you start another year and if success comes slow to you just hope and persevere.  From Auntie Rinehart [Roseanah Weaver Rinehart]”

Birthday greeting to 17 year old Grandpa Lee from his father’s sister.

 

 

 

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Best Wishes – 1910

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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Best Wishes.  N. 17.   Carte postale — Postkarte — Cartolina postale ….    Printed in Germany.

Post marked Redford, Mich.  Feb 1,  1910.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, Cleary Business College, Ypsilanti, Michigan

“Redford, Mich.  Feb 1, 1910.  Lee, How are you these fine days?  Why did you not go to the dance Friday night?  We were to Uncle Rob’s [Robert Churches] that night – his birthday.  Estelle [Wright]”

Uncle Rob and Aunt Myra [Hannah Almira Lee Churches] lived in Southfield.  Estelle was the daughter of Aunt Ettie [Marietta Lee Wright] and Grandpa Lee’s first cousin.  Not sure where the dance was on Friday night, but he must have missed it.

 

 

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A Happy Birthday – 1912

Posted on March 7, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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A Happy Birthday.  A Birthday of happiness Radiant with Hope’s rosy light And any another to follow. As years take their flight.   587.

No post mark.  Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.

[the horseshoe on the front of the card is gold on color and made of metal – probably tin]

“My dear cousin – Please accept my best wishes for a very happy birthday and may you enjoy a great many more.  Your Cousin, Estelle [Wright]  May 13, 1912”

Grandpa Lee’s would have been 19 on the 15th.  Estelle and Grandpa were constant pen pals.

 

 

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Best Wishes – 1909

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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Best Wishes.

No post mark.  No addressee.

“Ypsilanti 1/11 ’09.   Dear Friend: — Well the school that I attended in Detroit went broke, so I am up here trying to make out.   This is a fine little town.  If you write me  address me at the Cleary Business School, Ypsilanti, Mich.  Yours as ever, L. Weaver [Lee Weaver]”

This was probably prepared to be sent to Grandma Florence [Koontz].  It is a great piece of information since it sets the time for when Grandpa Lee started at Cleary Business College and why he went there.

 

 

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Greetings from Detroit

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Pat Shaul

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Greetings from Detroit [written across banner in sparkle paint]

No post mark.  No addressee.

[Written on the front of the card] “Hope you are well.  Don’t say anything but I took time from Econ to write this.  L.W. [Lee Weaver]”

[And on the back was written]  “Miss Florence Koontz, 1346 W. Broad St.”

Really no way to date this card other than it was before 1918.  It has the raised roses and leaves, but there is no marking saying it was printed in Germany, typical of others of this style.  The petals of the flowers have been outlined in the same sparkle paint and the banner greeting was written.

 

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