Pictured, Rocks. Munising, Mich. – Deibert –
Post marked Newberry, Mich, Jul 20, 1937. Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver, 13975 Steel St., Detroit, Mich.
“Having a good time in a great country. Fishing not so good as yet. Plenty here but they’re not hungry. Henry [Allen Koontz, Lee’s bother-in-law].”
Uncle Heinie apparently went to the UP on a fishing trip in 1937.
27. Saint-Nazaire — I’ue générale des Bassins. Artaud et Nozais, Nantes.
Post mark unreadable. Addressed to Mrs. L G [Lee Goodliff, Florence Koontz] Weaver, 92 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Michigan, USA
“3-5-19 This is were [sic.] we tie up when at St. Nazaire. We are just about where these barges are. Also being in a canal. Bill [William P. Koontz, Florence’s brother].”
Uncle Bill was in France during World War I and also just after. He had a degree in Chemical Engineering from Ohio State University.
Mt. Carmel Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. Published by Haenlein Bros., Columbus, Ohio.
Post marked Columbus, Ohio. Apr 8, 1919. Addressed to Mrs. Lee [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 91 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.
“Harold [Spuhler, a distant cousin] paraded here yesterday. He won a French Crote de Guerre. He was one of 11 out of 3600 who one [sic.] it. These 11 lead [sic.] the parade and say they were proud of time. I never heard so much cheering as these 11 men got. As ever. ”
Unsigned, but the card came from Uncle Heinie [Henry Allen Koontz] with his usual closing. Uncle Harold was a ½ first cousin, once removed to Grandma Florence and Uncle Heinie. Grandma’s sister, Essie, and Uncle Harold married in 1923 after her divorce was final from Louis Kincaid Postle in 1922. Since there was no issue from the marriage, there was no issue to the two being so closely related.
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) —
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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