Hayes Hall, OSU, Columbus, Ohio – 1919

Posted on October 10, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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621.  Hayes Hall, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.  Published by Haenlein Bros., Columbus, Ohio.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio. Feb 19, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich.

“Fay [Dwight Fay Koontz, Florence’s cousin, the son of Orrin Deforest Koontz] and I will be up either Mar 7 or 8.  Don’t tell Ethel [Koontz Griste, their sister who lived in Toledo].  I will only stay the day so Fay may stay longer.  As ever, Heinie [Henry Allen Koontz, Florence’s brother who lived in Columbus]”

Orrin and Casmear (Florence’s father] were brothers.  Florence always said her father insisted his name was really C.P. — probably because he really disliked his name.  Not sure why Fay chose that name instead of Dwight other than the German custom of using the middle name as the call name.  Fay would continue to visit Florence and Lee through the years.   Apparently, Uncle Heinie did not want to have to stop in Toledo to visit with Aunt Ethel on this trip.

Hayes Hall was named for President Rutherford B Hayes, not the OSU Football Coach Woody Hayes (even though he was probably a student there in 1919)  —

 

 

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St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio – 1919

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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St. Vincent’s Hospital, Toledo, Ohio.  47051 — Published by Progressive News Co., Toledo, Ohio.

Post marked Toledo, Ohio.  Apr 29, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs L. G [Lee Goodliff – Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman, Detroit, Mich.

“Dear Sister, Had Gardner [Charles Gardner Griste, Ethel’s son born in 1914] to hospital last Sun.  Now Heinie [Henry Allen Koontz, Florence’s and Ethel’s brother] & he are two of a kind.  He is getting along nicely.   Sister [Dorothy Jane Griste, Ethel’s daughter born in 1918] was sick last week (cold and teeth) but is better again.  Ethel [Koontz Griste, Florence’s sister]”

Never heard what great thing Uncle Heinie and Gardner shared.  Interesting that he was not called Charles which was also his father’s name, Charles McKinley Griste.  The Gardner is his grandmother, Phebie Gardner Koontz’ maiden name, sort of …  Her father was born Wilhelm Gotthardt Gaertner in Württemburg.  Sometime during his service in the American Civil war, he chose to use William G. Gardner.

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Ohio State Campus – 1919

Posted on October 9, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Orton Hall and Campus, Ohio State University.  Columbus, Ohio //  View of Campus, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio.  116.  Published by the Haenlein Brothers Co., Inc., Columbus, Ohio.  Made in the U.S.A.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio, October 22, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 91 Ti.  reman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“We can’t make Doctors of Judges out of girls.  You didn’t do your duty.  Ha Ha!  I suppose “Dad” (Lee) [Lee Norton Goodliff Weaver, Florence’s husband] is some proud guy now. HK  [Henry Koontz, Florence’s brother].  [then written on an angle across the bottom is written:]  wait till you see mine .  HK.”

This was a congratulatory note for Florence and Lee on the birth of their first child, a daughter, Leila Marie Weaver, on Oct 22, 1919.  ?  Not sure what Uncle Heinie [Henry] was referring with the message of wait till you see mine.   He had no children until 1925.

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U.S. Naval Hospital, Norfolk – 1919

Posted on October 7, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Grounds of the U.S. Naval Hospital, Norfolk, Va.  Post Cards of Quality.  The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.

Post marked Portsmouth, Va. Mar 21, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. L. G. [Lee Goodliff – Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.

“3-21-1919    Dear Sis:  Taking a little outing just now or better say, a little rest.  With grounds such as these and spring just begining [sic.], I think I will make my stay indefinite. The hospital is also fine and the doctors, I don’t know about them yet.  As ever, Bill [William Peter Koontz, Florence’s brother]  — [and then added below]  Ward One, Naval Hos. Portsmouth, Vir.”

I had not heard that Uncle Bill had been in the Naval Hospital after WW – I.  I guess this post card corrects that understanding.   Uncle Bill, also a graduate of Ohio State University in Chemical Engineering, went on to actually become a Rocket Scientist.

 

 

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High Street North from Capital, Columbus -1920

Posted on October 6, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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High Street North from Capitol, Columbus, Ohio.  336. Published by the Haenlein Brothers Co, Inc., Columbus, Ohio.   Made in U.S.A.   R-67039

Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  Jun 8, 1920.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 91 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Mr. Cowling fell over dead last night.  He was eating supper in bed.  Two more exams and I’ll be 1/4 of a doctor, maybe.  Here’s hoping.  As ever, Heinie [Henry Allen Koontz, Florence’s brother]”

Very wierd transition:  Mr. Charles E. Cowling died to exam status!  Mr Cowling was a neighbor of the Koontz family on Broad Street in Columbus.

Anyway, Uncle Heinie never quite made it to M.D.  He did become a pharmacist upon graduation from Ohio State University.  He opened his own Drug Store and later entered politics.  He served on the Columbus City Council and later was elected as a Franklin County Commissioner.

 

 

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Ford Motor Co, Columbus, Ohio – 1918

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Ford Motor Company, Branch Factory, Columbus, Ohio.  Published by W. S. Harriman, Columbus, Ohio.  Made in the U.S.A.   A-53455

Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  Dec 8, 1918.  Addressed to Mrs. L. G. [Lee Goodliff –Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.

“What do you thing [sic.] of me buming [sic.] for a week now.  Am going home Thursday and I’ll say stammering around with Ma is no fun.Will write more when I get home.  Ethel [Koontz Griste, Florence’s older sister]”

Aunt Ethel must have gone to visit Great Grandma Phebie Koontz in Columbus.  Apparently, it was not fun.

 

 

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Optomistic Miss — 1918

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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What’s the use of worrying?  Smiles will help you more than frowns; Better make the best of things, for life is full of ups and downs.   [then, hand written} Optimistic Miss.  Gartner & Bender Publs, Chicago

Post marked Detroit, Mich.  Oct 4, 1918.  Addressed to Mrs. Florence Weaver, 1346 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.

“Dear Florence,  You did not write this week.  You should of gotten your case last Saturday.  Did you get it?  I write you that you sadly missed getting Butter and Eggs.  They are coming down here.  Got a card from Lee [Weaver, Florence’s husband] yesterday.  To bad he is as far away from home.  But guess it is nearly over.  Write. Mother, Daddy [Effie Lee and Lemuel Weaver, Florence’s in-laws]”

OK, Grandma Florence was getting a talking to by her mother in law, Great Grandma Weaver.  Grandma must have taken off for her mother’s in Columbus without cancelling her order for butter and eggs.  Effie was letting her know.  She was also letting her know that she expected her to write EVERY week.  This explains a lot of the stories about later years between Florence and Effie.   They did not get along well.

Grandpa Lee was stationed at Fort Terry in New York during this time (WW I).

 

 

 

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The Storage Dam, Columbus, Ohio – 1919

Posted on October 3, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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The Storage Dam, Columbus, Ohio.  13913.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio.  Aug 30, 1919.   Addressed to Lee Weaver, 91 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.  [written across, by the Postal Worker “No Number”, but delivered to correct address]

“Frank Garrett is the name of that cop.  Late of City Prison.  Just now found out.  HK.  [Heinie Koontz — Henry Allen Koontz, Lee’s brother in law]”

OK, now there must have been a great story behind this note!!  Just wish I had seen this 50 years ago and could have asked Grandpa Lee what it was all about..

 

 

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Eagles Building, Bucyrus, Ohio -1919

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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9.  Eagles Building, Bucyrus, Ohio.  Published by Harry H.  Hamm, Toledo, Ohio.  Made in U. S. A.

Post marked Bucyrus, Ohio.  Sept 7, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. L. G. [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.

Dear Sister,  Received your letter this morning (Sat.).  The bonnet made as pattern will be plenty large.  Did you get you piece of birthday cake?  Ethel [Koontz Griste, Florence’s sister].   [Then written across the top of the card]  Will write a letter in a few days”

In September 1919, Grandma Florence was in her 8th month expecting her first child, Leila Marie Weaver.  So, it would be just like her to be worried if a bonnet pattern would be correct.  Her older sister, Ethel, has two children at this time, Charles Gardner Griste (4 years) and Dorothy Jane Griste (1 month).    Ethel and her family were living in Toledo, Ohio, at the time.

 

 

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Walnut Ave, Lakeside, Ohio – 1919

Posted on October 1, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Walnut Avenue, Lakeside, Ohio.  44232 – Pub. by Mrs. C. S. Gould, Lakeside, Ohio.

Post marked Lakeside, Ohio.  Aug. 4, 1919.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.

“Having a good time over here.  Am I not quite a traveler?  Going to Put-in-Bay Sun or Mon. As Ever, Heinie [Henry Allen Koontz, Florence’s brother]”

Lakeside is just that, on the side of Lake Erie, just above Cedar Point.  Uncle Heinie lived in Columbus.  Not a huge distance!  In 1919, Heinie was 19 years old and still single.   He would have been a student at Ohio State University.  And, yes, Heinie was his nickname.   It is from the German equivalent of his first name, Heinrich.  Between his father’s Koontz (Kunz) and his mother’s Gardner (Gaertner) German roots, there was no hope.

 

 

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