Monthly Archives: April 2022

July 2, 1909 postcard from Leone Harris to Nancy Brown

Posted on April 30, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

July 2, 1909  To: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL From: Leone Harris, Shelbyville, MI Postcard telling of having her wisdom tooth pulled. Scan of 1909-07-02 Leone Harris to Nancy Brown 7-2-09 Did I ever send u a card like this? I … Continue reading →

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June 9, 1909 postcard to Nancy Brown from Hannah Towne

Posted on April 29, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

June 9, 1909 To: Nancy Brown From: Hannah Towne Postcard letting Nancy know that she was so busy she didn’t have time to write but will next week. Scan of 1909-06-09 Hannah Towne to Nancy Brown Dear Sister E–[1] is … Continue reading →

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May 21, 1909 postcard to Dorothy Recoschewitz from Louese Harris

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

May 21, 1909 To: Dorothy Recoschewitz, Chicago, IL From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Walter fell in the wood house at school and broke his right arm above and below the elbow joint and crushed the elbow joint so that a … Continue reading →

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April 23, 1909 letter to Oscar & Mary Ann Keith from Glenn Keith

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

April 23, 1909 To: Oscar & Mary Ann Keith From: Glenn Keith, Greenville, MS Bought a typewriter and was writing this letter on it. He has opened up a furniture store last Tuesday and describes the layout. Scan of 1909-04-23 … Continue reading →

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January 21, 1909 letter to Ethan Keith and Hannah Towne from Lela Brown

Posted on April 28, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

January 21, 1909     To: Ethan Keith & Hannah Towne From: Lela Brown, Chicago, IL One of their boarders left so now she has her own room. Is sending a dollar to Ethan for his birthday. Scan of 1909-01-21 Lela Brown … Continue reading →

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December 2, 1908 letter to Cora Keith from Nancy Brown

Posted on April 27, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

December 2, 1908 To: Cora Keith, Shelbyville, MI From: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL Is thanking them for the food they sent and recounting the visit they had with Jim, Walter and Mr. Pratt. Scan of 1908-12-02 Nancy Brown to Cora … Continue reading →

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October 10, 1908 postcard to Nancy Brown from Leone Harris

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

October 10, 1908 To: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL From: Leone Harris, Shelbyville, MI Postcard with a picture of “Brown Block” on reverse side. Scan of 1908-10-10 Leone Harris to Nancy Brown Do you recognize this building on the other side. … Continue reading →

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October 3, 1908 postcard to Nancy and Lela Brown from Nellie Atkins

Posted on April 26, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

October 3, 1908 To: Nancy and Lela Brown, Chicago, IL From: Nellie Atkins, Kalamazoo, MI Is getting settled into their new home. Perry has improved since they left Chicago. She is a little homesick. Scan of 1908-10-03 Nellie Atkins to … Continue reading →

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September 19, 1908 letter to James Keith from S. M. Doxey

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

September 19, 1908 To: James Keith, Shelbyville, MI From: S. M. Doxey, Andrews, IN If it is convenient, he would like Jim to pay his note by the first of October. He can send a money order or get a … Continue reading →

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May 29, 1908 postcard from Louese Harris to Nancy Brown

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Barb Triphahn

May 29, 1908 To: Nancy Brown, Chicago, IL From: Louese Harris, Shelbyville, MI Postcard thanking Nancy for Dorothy’s picture. Mentions that Caroline Clark has the mumps. Scan of 1908-05-29 Louese Harris to Nancy Brown Friday May 19/08 Dear Sister, Rec’d … Continue reading →

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