A Prosperous New Year. B39. Made in Germany.
Post marked Redford, Mich. Dec. 31, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan
“Wishing you a Bright and Happy New Year. Estelle [Wright] 1913.”
Estelle was Grandpa Lee’s first cousin (the daughter of his mother Effie’s sister Marietta Lee Wright) who was one year to the day younger than Grandpa. The two constantly corresponded.
A Happy New Year.
Post mark is unreadable. Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, Detroit, 94 Tireman Ave., Mich.
“Dear Uncle, I hope you are able to be out by this time and well get along all right. Your Niece, Ellora [Weaver]”
This is probably from the 1913-14 time frame when Great Grandpa Weaver was ill and everyone was concerned. Ellora, a frequent correspondent and also a visitor to the Weaver home on Tireman was the daughter of Lemuel’s brother, Charles Louis Weaver.
A Happy New Year. Raphael Tuck & Sons “New Years Post Cards” Series No. 139. Art Publishers to Their Majesties the King & Queen. Printed in Saxony.
Post marked Greenfield, Mich. Dec. 31, 1908. Addressed to Mrs. [Effie Lee] Weaver, 2nd house west of 54 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“Dec 30, ’08 Dear Mrs. Weaver, May the coming year be a happy and prosperous one for you is the wish of your friend. Sara Waffle.”
The formality of 1908 versus the informality of 2016 — cannot imagine addressing a friend by a formal title instead of by first name. Great card! The mode of address is also very interesting…
New Year Greeting. As friends exchange the Season’s greetings with their loved ones far away, accept an old friend’s hearty wishes for a joyous New Year’s day. Series 346.
Post marked Jackson, Mich. Dec 31, 1913 and then Detroit, Mich. Jan 8, 1914. Addressed to Mr. Weaver of Diamond Lodge, Diamond Temple Cor Lawton and Gd River Ave. Detroit, Mich. {Written in pencil across the address: 92 Tireman]
“186 W. Main St, Jackson, Mich. Dear Friend and Bros. I hear that you are feeling much better and hoping that continues though out the New Year. Come and see me when you can. You and wife. We have a spare room and the latch key is always out to a friend. Yours in F.L.T, H.B. Storey.”
Even though the card was forwarded to Grandpa Lee’s address, it was meant for his father, Great Grandpa Weaver, Lemuel who lived at 94 Tireman. The addressing that was able to get the mail through in 1913/1914 is quite interesting in the early 21st century when a misplaced digit on a Zip+4 gets the mail returned.
New Years Greeting ©D.G. No. 42
Post marked Redford, Mich. Dec. 28, 1912. Addressed to Mrs. Effie [Lee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“Effie, we are going to Saginaw. Steve [Stephen A. D. Wright] and I will go Tues. of Wed. morning. Will go from Detroit, Hope you will go with us. Ettie [Marietta Lee Wright]” [Then across the top of the card] “Lee, the dance at Farmington is Tuesday night”
Aunt Ettie was Great Grandma Weaver’s sister. The trip to Saginaw was probably to visit their Aunt Alta. The note to Grandpa Lee was probably from Ettie’s and Steve’s daughter, Stella.
A Happy New Year (1910 Calendar). A-215.
Post marked Columbus, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1909. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, #94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Michigan
“Dear Nephew, Many thanks for the nice Gold Brick. It is fine. Mary Ethel was here. I said it was a gold brick. Mary said it was Lard. Miss Park said Buck Wheat flower [sic.]. So when I opened it, it was gold. Rose [Roseanah Weaver Fisher] says thanks for her kerchief. Hope you will all be well and has a prosperous year. Love to all yours. Christeen. [Christiana Weaver Rinehart]”
Not sure what “gold” Grandpa sent Aunt Teen. Aunt Rose and Aunt Teen were both sisters of Great Grandpa Lemuel Weaver.
A Happy New Year. Made in Germany.
Post marked Detroit, Mich. Dec 29, 1911. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman, City.
“Dec 29, 1911 Card received. Pleasant surprise. Eikman.”
I have no idea whom Eikman was. Interesting addressing. In the early 20th century, mail within the city where it was being posted only required the work “City” and the post office knew it was local.
Me thinks it is the time of year to wish all friends good luck, good cheer. C.B. Series 100.
No post mark [not mailed]. Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan
“Wishing you a Merry Xmas , and a Happy Prosperous New Year, and many returns. Many thanks for the cards. Hope you are still getting strong. Sister Christeen [Christiana Weaver Rinehart]”
No date indication of when Aunt Teen sent this to Great Grandfather Weaver. It was probably in the early 19-teens when all of the other communications were coming to the family concerned about his health.
This is the last of the Christmas post cards for 2016. There are still more in Grandpa Lee’s collection. 2017 is another year!
A Merry Christmas. A219.
No post mark. [not mailed] Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, Detroit, Michigan
“12-23-09 Hellow Bad Boy, What are you doing. It is cold here. Remember one and Grandma and all that inquires after one. Merry Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all. Auntie R___ [Roseanah Weaver Fisher]” [Then written across the top of the card] “This $1.00 is for you”
OK, Aunt Rose didn’t always make a lot of sense. Apparently, she was upset at Grandpa Lee in 1909 over some infraction. But, she did sent him a dollar (at least she did if the card and the dollar were sent in an evelope)
Hearty Christmas Wishes.
No post mark. [not mailed] Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, Detroit, Michigan.
“Dear Brother, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Rose [Roseanah Weaver] Fisher”
Aunt Rose was the eldest child in Great Grandpa Weaver’s family and she took her role seriously. She was widowed in 1896. The card probably dates from the early 19-teens based on postage requirements on the card.
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