Lake and Fountain at Fordney Park, Saginaw W. S., Mich. Published by Bennett News Co., Saginaw, Mich. Made in U.S.A. R-27386
Post marked Saginaw, West Side, Mich. Aug. 6, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“Friend Lee, I thought I would drop you a line to let you know we are living. This is the first warm day we have had and it seems good. Dorothy O.”
Like Grandpa was not sure they were living with two cards in the last day from Florence O. …
Two bites to a cherry a great game – try it. Reinthal & Newman, Pubs. N. Y. No 161. Entered Stationers Hall, London.
Post marked Saginaw West Side, Mich. Aug 5, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“316 No. Bond St. W.S. Hope the weather is better for boating in Detroit than here. I always said I would like to live in a small place but am changing my mind considerably. Find out if Minnie is home. Never heard from her. If g. 2 I/6 L/ F.E.O”
Well! The ending sentence is pure code. Apparently, the writer did not not want the postman to be privy to to total message — nor Great Grandma Effie Weaver, Lee’s mother. This appears to be the “other” Florence in Grandpa’s sparking days. Rather bold post card for 1912. A follow up on yesterdays’ card.
I’ll take a blackeye any day to kiss the girl I love. No 157 Entering Stationers Hall, London
Post marked Saginaw West Side, Mich. Aug 5, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“8-3-12 Friend Lee, Having a fine time. Rather cold here. Caught a bad cold coming. Neuralgia for two days. Expect to see Ethel by Thursday. Don’t work too hard. F.”
More controversy? Is this Florence O? Is this Florence K? Cannot tell. The handwriting does not look like Grandma’s later penmanship. But the salutation of Friend is her usual. And Grandma did have a sister Ethel. Anyway, whichever one, she was raising the bar of expectation for Grandpa.
Light House, Belle Isle, Detroit, Mich.
Post marked Redford, Mich. Aug 5, 1912. Addressed to Mr. and Mrs. L. Weaver and Family [Lemuel and Effie Lee Weaver and son, Lee], 94 Tireman. [No further address]
“We hope to meet you at the Jenks Reunion Aug 17, 1912. Lovingly, Clara [Elizabeth Humbert Jenks]”
Clara was the wife of George Elmer Jenks, the son of Oliver Torry Jenks and his first wife, Marian Murphy. George and Effie were first cousins. The Jenks Family Reunion took place in Southfield from 1911 through 1927.
The Chippewa River, Mt. Pleasant, Mich. J. Geo. Zwergel & Son, Pub.
Post marked Birmingham, Mich. Jul 6, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.
“Received your letter all O.K. will write as soon as I can. don’t wait for me to write but write when you have time. Irene [Jenks]”
OK – not sure what was happening here. Irene and Grandpa Lee were corresponding in 1912 and were each other’s confidant. Letter versus post card is a good clue that something was up. Other post cards talk about Grandpa’s intentions toward Florence (both Florence O and Florence K – the later he would marry in 1918).
No description. Just a pasture with cows in the stream.
Post marked Redford, Mich. Jun 14, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.
“Dear Cousin, Well a little more news this morning. Maggie our horse got down yesterday and couldn’t get up so Papa [Stephen A. D. Wright] went down to help her. He got her partly up and she fell down again and on his ankle. Dr didn’t know for sure if it was broken or just cracked. Either way it is bad enough for he isn’t able to walk. Mamma [Marietta Lee Wright] says he will have to do the darning and she put on the overalls and go to work in the field. Uncle Lem [Lemuel Weaver] about the same. All the rest are well. Pick berries again today. $3.50 case yesterday. Estelle W. [Estelle Wright].”
Estelle must have been asking about Uncle Lem since he is Lee’s father and living at the Tireman address. As well as asking if Lee and his mother, Effie Lee Weaver are well.
No added information on the outcome with Maggie.
Cadillac Square and County Building, Detroit, Mich. 11. [hand written across the bottom: This is looking at Detroit through rose colored glasses alright”]
Post marked Birmingham, Mich. Mar 9, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee G. Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.
“Dear Lee, Mother [Evelyn Seymour Jenks] says I can’t think of coming in until after school is out for Spring vacation anyway. That begins the 20th of March. I would like to come very much but perhaps we can go some other time. With love, Irene [Jenks].”
Irene was Grandpa Lee’s first cousin, once removed. They were close in age.
Hello! Are you there? I really was so Anxious I couldn’t stop to write. So thought I’d better phone you to know if you’re all right. B. B. London Series No. E 97. Printed in Germany.
Post marked Redford, Mich. Feb. 12, 1912. Addressed to Mrs. Effie [Lee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“Feb 8, 1912. Dear Aunt – How are you and all the rest? We are getting along fine. Momma [Marietta Lee Wright] and Esther [Esther Rebecca Wright, Mae’s sister born 1 Feb 1912] are getting along nicely. Yesterday Aunt Ora [Ora Lee Churches] was up to-day. Mary [unknown reference] and Grandma [Esther Jenks Lee] are over. Well I must close for it is about for the mail man. So long. Mae W. [Mariam Mae Wright]. [Apparently, she missed, because across the top is written] Monday, Feb. 12, 1912. Momma is up this afternoon. Stella [Estelle Wright, Mae’s older sister] and I have washed. Mae W.”
As usual, a lot of information packed on the back of one post card.
Driveway at Orchard Lake, Mich. 9011. — Second occurrence of this picture.
Post marked Birmingham, Mich. Feb 21, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich.
“Dear Lee, I am sorry but I can’t possibly come in for the dance as I am going to a social Friday night. I would like to but I couldn’t miss school the next day. You know Seymour [Seymour Arthur Jenks, Irene’s brother] was out Sun. Write soon and tell me about the dance. With love, Irene Jenks.”
Irene was Lee’s first cousin, once removed. Not sure when the dance took place. Possibly Sunday, since Irene was worried about missing school the next day. Irene’s parents, Oliver Torrey Jenks and Evelyn Roselia Seymour Jenks were among the early settlers in Birmingham.
No inscription. Mae wrote the Mrs. R. Lee.
Post marked Redford, Mich. Jan 29, 1912. Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.
“Jan. 29, 1912. Dear Cousin, I got home all O.K. It was 7:40 when I got home. I walked to Berg Road [home of Esther Jenks Lee, grandmother of both Lee and Mae] stopped to Aunt Ora’s [Ora Lee Churches, sister of Effie Lee Weaver and Marietta Lee Wright] then Pearl [Pearl Geneva Churches, Ora’s daughter] came up to Ed Churches [Edward Albert Churches, older brother of Robert Richard Churches (husband of Hannah Almira Lee Churches) and George W. Churches (husband of Ora Lee Churches)] with me. I found all the folks better. Stella [Estella Wright, Mae’s older sister] had been home but had gone back before I come. All of the kids have gone to ride down hill. Even Miss McVicar [unknown reference] — Well must close.Love to all. Mae [Mariam Mae Wright] [then written across the top of the card] Is Florence mad?”
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