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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View from Majestic Bldg, Detroit – 1918

Posted on September 30, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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View from Majestic Building looking South, Detroit, Mich.  Pub. by United News Co., Detroit, Mich. [dual tower building in the foreground is the Dime Bank Building]

Post marked Fort Terry, N.Y. Oct 23, 1918.  Addressed to Mrs. Florence K. Weaver, 1346 West Broad St., Columbus, Ohio

“Fort Terry, N.Y.  Oct. 23, 1918.   Dear Wife,  I am just a little peeved tonight.  No letter today from you and only a card from Mother [Effie Lee Weaver].  How are you?  What do you think of this view?  Lee [Weaver]  [the written upside down across the top]  Am feeling fine.  Teeth a little sore.  1 3/4 hrs in dentist chair.  Back again Friday.”

OK!  Grandma Florence was in Columbus with her mother, Phebe Gardner Koontz.  Grandpa was letter her know he was not happy in not getting a letter from her and also letter her know that, at least, he had gotten a card from his mother.  Grandpa could pile on the newly wed guilt (they had just married the prior May).  Also, news of the major dental work thanks to the US Army.

Not sure why Grandpa had post cards of Detroit with him other than he collected post cards.

 

 

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The Stadium, Syracuse — 1918

Posted on September 29, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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The Stadium, Syracuse University, Syracuse, N.Y.   Published by Wm. Jubb Co., Inc., Syracuse, N.Y.  Made in U.S.A.

Post marked Fort Terry, N.Y., Oct 1, 1918.  Addressed to Mrs. Florence [Koontz] Weaver, 1346 West Broad St., Columbus, Ohio,

“Fort Terry, N.Y.  9-30-18.  Dear Wife — Just a card tonight to let you know I am well. It us awful lonesome here and nothing to write about.  Was some sick this morning with my stomach.  Wish I could have some of your coffee  Hope to hear from you soon.  Lovingly yours, Lee [Weaver]”

Grandpa Lee was stationed at Fort Terry, near Syracuse, New York,  during World War I.  He reported shortly after he and Grandma Florence married in May of 1918.  He really liked Grandma’s coffee — in later years he would be quoted as saying, “Flossie, put the coffee on.” when company arrived at their home.

 

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I’m Waiting for You — 1913

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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I’m waiting for you in White Star Line  Please Hurry.  Message Pennant.

Post marked Detroit, Mich.  May 31, 1913.  Addressed to Miss Flor. [Florence] Koontz, 1346 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.

“Detroit, Mich  5/30/13     Friend Florence,  Having a good time on a visit to home.  Write. 199 N. Main St, Akron, Ohio.  Lee. [Weaver]”

Grandpa must have been up to Detroit for a few days and then back down to Akron, his first job after Cleary Business College.  I guess he wanted to make sure Grandma knew to write.

 

 

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S.S. Eastern States – 1911

Posted on September 27, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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S.S. “Eastern States” leaving her dock, D&B Line.  1284.

Post marked Detroit, Mich. October 22, 1911.  Addressed to Miss Florence Koontz, 1346 W. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio

“10-22-11    Friend Florence:  Received your card.  Was glad to hear from you.  Gee but I wish I was going to school.  I don’t like to work.  Regards to all the folks.   Lee [G. Weaver]”

In October of 1911, Grandpa Lee was 18 and Grandma Florence was 16.  Grandma was still in High School in Columbus.   It would be another 7 years before they married in May of 1918.  The Eastern States is the ship Lee worked during the summers.

 

 

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Greetings from Detroit – 1909

Posted on September 26, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Greetings from Detroit [hand lettered in sparkle paint] .   Made in Germany.

No post mark.  No address.  Appears to not have been mailed.

“Detroit 6/23-’09   Friend:  Will send you a card at last.  Was glad to receive yours.  Am working hard.  Hope you are to.  L.W. [Lee Weaver]”

Not sure if this was a card that had been intended for Grandma Florence [Koontz] or someone else.   The L.W. is definitely, Grandpa Lee Weaver – his style of penmanship was already establishing in 1909 at age 16.

 

 

 

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Dock Scene, D&B Line, Detroit – 1909

Posted on September 25, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Dock Scene, D & B Line, Detroit, Mich.  No. 232 Published by Distache, Detroit, Mich.  Printed in Germany.   The Steamer Eastern States about to cast from her moorings and leave the Detroit and Buffalo dock for Buffalo.  The trip is a favorite one with the thousands of summer excursionists who pass through Detroit each summer.

Post marked Detroit, Mich. Apr 3, 1909.  Addressed to Miss F. [Florence] Koontz, Columbus, Ohio.   1346 W. Broad St.

“4-2-0’09   Detroit, Mich.  Friend F.K.   This is the boat I expect to work on this summer.  I would like nothing better than for you to take a trip with me.  I expect to go to work the 15th of April.   Your friend, L.W. [Lee Weaver]”

OK, in April of 1909, Grandpa Lee was just turning 16 and Grandma Florence would be turning 14.   Not sure what Effie (Lee’s mother) or Phebie (Florence’s mother) would have thought of the plan of Florence taking a cruise with Lee…    Grandpa, did go to work that summer on the Eastern States.

 

 

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Tahquamenon Falls, Newberry, Mich. – 1931

Posted on September 24, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Tahquamenon Falls, Newberry, Mich.  114713.

Post marked McMillan, Mich. Jul 25, 1931.  Addressed to Mrs. Lee G. [Florence Koontz] Weaver, 13975 Steele, Detroit, Mich.

“Hate to think of leaving this lovely spot.  Heard you’ve had some hot weather down there.  Will see you soon.  E. [Emma] D. Murdy”

Emma Murdy was the wife of Florence’s husband’s [Lee Weaver] boss at Texaco.  The two couples socialized a great deal.   According to Florence and Lee’s daughter, Jmae, Emma was not one of Florence’s favorite people.  She always felt like she had to do whatever Emma said since she was married to Lee’s boss.

 

 

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