Boat House, Humboldt Park, Chicago – 1912

Posted on June 26, 2016 by Pat Shaul

BoatHouse1912

Boat House, Humboldt Park, Chicago.  

Post marked Redford, Mich.  Oct. 10, 1912.   Addressed to Mrs. Effie Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave, Detroit, Mich.

“Oct 10 1912   Dear Sister, George Lee [George Scribley Lee, a first cousin, once removed of  Effie and Myra] is dead and is to be buried Saturday afternoon so we want to go to Mary’s [Mary Lee Phillips, George’s daughter] not now anyway.   Willie [Lewellyn Lee, brother of Effie and Myra] said if you would like to go there would be a way for you.  Myra [Hannah Almira Lee Churches]”

Quick and to the point….

 

Posted in Genealogy, LEE, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Don’t Forget! -1911

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Pat Shaul

Who1911

Don’t Forget!  Who?  Why — Your Old Friend.

Post marked Detroit, Mich.  Oct 8, 1911.   Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 90 Tireman, City.

“Oct. 8, 1911.  Weaver:  Will be pleased to see you at corner of Woodward and Grand River Aves. tomorrow P.M. 7:30.  Trying to get bunch to-gether”

The front of the card is signed Eckman.

At this time, Grandpa Lee was 18 years old.  Eckman must have been a friend.   Corner of Woodward and Grand River

 

 

Posted in Detroit, Genealogy, History, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Hudson Tunnel Terminal – 1911

Posted on June 24, 2016 by Pat Shaul

HudsonTunnelTerminal1911

Hudson Tunnels Terminal: Sectional View of Track Floor, Concourse, Lower Mezzanine, Street Level and Upper Mezzanine.  10711.

Post marked Redford, Mich. Oct 31, 1911.  Addressed to Mr. Lee Weaver, 94 Tireman Ave., Detroit, Mich.

“Dear Lee, I am giving a Mae [Mariam Mae Wright] a party on her birthday, Nov 4th [it would be her 15th birthday]. Would be pleased to have you come.  I hope your father is much better.   Sincerely yours,  Mrs. Sturman [Phoebe Furguson Sturman, the future mother-in-law of Mae’s sister, Estelle]”

It seems that Great Grandfather Weaver had been ill — a lot of mention in a number of post cards of this time period that they hope Lee’s father or Effie’s husband was better.   Lemuel Weaver lived until 1929.   Interesting that Mrs. Sturman used a post card depicting a New York subway station.

Posted in Genealogy, History, LEE, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Magnetic Springs – 1911

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Pat Shaul

MagneticSprings1911

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.

 

 

Posted in Genealogy, History, LEE, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Sacred Heart Catholic School, Calumet, Mich. – 1911

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Pat Shaul

SacredHeart1911

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.

Posted in History, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Prospect Point, Niagara Falls – 1911

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Pat Shaul

ProspectPoint1911

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.

Posted in Genealogy, History, Jenks, LEE, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Five Million Lbs of Copper – 1911

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Pat Shaul

HoughtonMI1911

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.

 

 

Posted in Genealogy, History, Koontz, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Zebras and Gnus -1910

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Pat Shaul

ZebrasGnus1911

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!

Posted in Genealogy, History, Jenks, LEE, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Steamer City of Alpena – 1911

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Pat Shaul

CityOfAlpena1911

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.

Posted in History, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment

Cedar and Lumber Docks – 1911

Posted on June 17, 2016 by Pat Shaul

ThunderBay1911

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!

Posted in History, Postcards, Weaver | Leave a comment