Magnetic Springs – 1911

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Magnetic Springs.  95.

Post marked Redford, Mich. Month and day faded, year is 1911.  Addressed to Mrs. E. C. Weaver [Effie Clarissa Lee Weaver], 94 Tyreman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Dear Eff,  Aunt Alta [Alta Griffin Lee, wife of Albert Lewis Lee, Charles Norton Lee’s brother who was Effie’s father] is to my house.  We are quilting her a quilt.  I am going to have Myra [Hannah Almira Lee Churches, Effie’s sister] and Ett [Marietta Lee Wright, Effie’s sister] come tomorrow Tuesday.  If you can come out you had better come.  Ora [Ora Lee Churches, Effie’s sister]”

Command from Ora!  Can always tell a post card from Aunt Ora — she spelled Tyreman her own way.

 

 

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Sacred Heart Catholic School, Calumet, Mich. – 1911

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Sacred Heart Catholic School, Calumet, Mich.  A-12980  Published by F. M. Kirby & Co.  Made in U.S.A.

Post marked Calumet, Mich.  Sep 23, 1911.   Addressed to Mrs L [emuel] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave.  Detroit, Mich.

“Calumet, Mich.  Sept 22.  Dear Friend,  We have grand weather up here will be home next week with love.  Mrs. Oakman.”

At last, a name to go with the elusive Mrs. O.

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Prospect Point, Niagara Falls – 1911

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Prospect Point, Niagara Falls.   Queens Park Bazzar, Zybach & Co., Props. Niagara Falls, Ont. Canada.  Elevator’ Dress and Guide, 50 c.     When at Niagara Falls, don’t fail to descend by elevator to Table Rock and go behind the great Horseshoe Falls, Canadian side.   201 253  Made in Germany.

Never posted.

“9-22-1911.   Dear Mae [Mariam Mae Wright] Your card got just seen.  I had not intended going to the fair but come if you want and there will be someone to go with you.  The cars are running again this A.M.   We will go out Sunday and Saturday night.  We are all well.  My plants are growing fine.  Wish I had some raspberry plants also some currants.   Will come out sometime next week and get them.  Now come in and we will go if you like.  Aunt E. L. W. [Effie Lee Weaver”

No wonder Great Grandma never sent this — total confusion as to who is coming and who is going when.  Hopefully, they eventually got this all figured out.

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Five Million Lbs of Copper – 1911

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Five Million Lbs. of Copper ready for Shipment, Houghton, Mich.  Yellow Front Curio Store.

Post Marked Houghton, Mich. Sep 20, 1911.   Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 90 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich.

“I expect to gain a few pounds.   The air is certainly fine and it is very warm for this time of year.  Having one grand time.  F.  [Florence].”

OK, the single F looks like the way Grandma, Florence Koontz Weaver, would initial things.  So, maybe it was her traveling with the unknown Mrs. O.

 

 

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Zebras and Gnus -1910

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Zebras and Gnus – This is an actual photograph taken at a distance of about a mile with a telephoto lens, by the official photographer with the Roosevelt expedition. It shows the animals of the African uplands as they graze. The Athi plains are covered with herds of giraffes, zebras, ostriches, gnus, buffaloes, antelopes, wildebeestes.  There are also golden and black jackels, wild dogs, and other animals that prey upon these. Many of these may be seen from the windows of trains on the Uganda railway.    “Roosevelt Tour”  Published by Arthur Capper, Topeka, Kansas.  Copyrighted, 1909, by Arthur Capper, Topeka, Kansas.

Post marked Redford, Mich.  Sep 20, 1910.   Addressed to Mrs. Effie L[ee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Dear Aunt, If nothing happens and it will be convenient for you, I am coming in Thursday (Sept. 21, 1910) night.  How is Lee [Weaver, Effie’s son]?  We are all fine and dandy.  If I cannot come will let you know later.  Mae [Mariam Mae Wright, daughter of Effie’s sister, Marietta Lee Wright].”

Then up the side of the card is written:

“Effie, I don’t think she will be in Thursday night.  Friday night or Saturday morning. Now, perhaps.not there. She wants you to go to the farm [Esther Jenks Lee’s home] with her.  Ettie [Marietta Lee Wright]”

Quick switch in plans before the card was even posted!

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Steamer City of Alpena – 1911

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Steamer City of Alpena.  Published by Wolverine News Co. Detroit, Mich.   Made in U.S.A.

Post marked Alpena, Mich.  Sep 17, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Had to get off to recuperate after putting in such a night.  Florence …”

OK, I know Grandma Florence’s handwriting, and this is not hers!   This is obviously, the Florence that was with Mrs. O and the rough crossing of the Bay.

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Cedar and Lumber Docks – 1911

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Cedar and Lumber Docks, Thunder Bay, Alpena, Mich.    Published by A. C. Dietsche, Detroit, Mich.  Printed in Germany.  188535

Post marked Alpena, Mich.  Sep 17, 1911.   Addressed to Mrs. [Effie Lee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave. Detroit, Mich.

“Trip was beautiful.  Sick for 2 hrs going over the Bay.  The boat lays up here for one hour.  Just grand on the water.  Will send you postal on next stop.  With love.  Mrs. O & Florence.”

No idea who Mrs. O was.  Not sure who this particular Florence was.   Interesting that she would say it was just “grand on the water” and “sick for 2 hrs going over the Bay” on the same card.    Lumber was king in Michigan in the early 20th century!

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Saginaw St., Pontiac, Michigan – 1911

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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2344, Saginaw Street, looking North, Pontiac, Michigan.  9014.

Post marked Redford, Mich.  Jul 6, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan.

“Dear Cousin:  Suppose you had a dandy time the fourth. I do is, picked berries from 7:30 a.m. to 8: p.m.  We all went down to Justin’s [Justin Rosenthral Jenks, Lee and Estelle’s cousin, and son of Leman Case Jenks, the older brother of Esther Jenks Lee] and had ice cream.  Didn’t have very much.  Only 5 gals for 25!  All are well.  I am going over to pick berries today. Estelle [Wright]”

Not sure if Estelle was complaining about having to spend the day picking berries or bragging about the ice cream feast at Justin’s.

 

 

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Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich. – 1910

Posted on June 15, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Cadillac Hotel, Detroit, Mich.  Published by S.H. Knox & Co., Detroit, Mich.  Printed in Great Britain.

Post marked Redford, Mich.   May 22, 1910.  Addressed to Mrs. Effie L[ee] Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Dear Aunt,  Did you go to Ohio?  If not wish you would write and let us know. Grandma [Esther Jenks Lee] is feeling about the same.   Stella [Estelle Wright, daughter of Marietta Lee Wright]”

The family of Effie’s husband, Lemuel Weaver, lived in Ohio.  The family made many trips back and forth.  These trips included visits to their friends, Casmear and Phebie (Gardner) Koontz — the parents of Lee’s future wife, Florence.

 

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Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio – 1912

Posted on June 14, 2016 by Pat Shaul

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Grant Hospital, Columbus, Ohio.  Main Building – Absolutely Fireproof.  Administration Building.  Roof Garden.  Sun-Parlors. Turkish Baths.

Post marked Columbus, Ohio,  June 24, 1912.  Addressed to Mr. Lemuel Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Michigan

“Mr. L. Weaver.   Dear Brother will write a few lines yours recd.  Glad to hear you are all well.  Rose [Roseanah Weaver Fisher, Lemuel’s sister] is not well but not bed fast.  Is with me and I expect she will stay here all summer.  Elmer [Charles Elmer Fisher, Rose’s son] was here this week and got a automobile.  Now they will fly over the hills or down the ditches.  I don’t know which.       June 23, 1912.   ”

Then continued on the front of the card:

“We are having nice weather little cool for this time of year yet I think the garden truck will be plentiful and everything else potatoes are going to be fine, hope this will find all well.  Write soon.  Love to all.  Christeen [Christiana Weaver Rinehart]”

At this time, Aunt Teen had been a widow for 5 years and had fully taken the role as caretaker for the family.   She and Uncle David Rinehart had no children.   It would be yet another year before she married Charles Schwartz.  Aunt Rose recovers and lives until 1931.

 

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