Washington Street, Monroe, Mich

Dear Friend, What kind of a time did u have at the fair? I don't think I had a good time as four years ago. I wish I could of had a longer talk with u. But the first time I was with my folk whom I had not seen for 18 mo. Before I left them that lady came and stuck like glue. So you see I was in it. Now don't forget to ans. this and some day I will tell U what you said about me. f.f.B. his could be t.t.B, not sure, but he seems like a suitor. I like him - he seems sassy.

With New Year Greetings

Wish you all a Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Cecelia. Potmarked december 22, 1908 from Lorain, Ohio.

A Happy New Year

When are you coming home to spend your christmas. I hant done any shopping yet, its nearly time now, I may go to Toledo soon. from your sister Anna sent from Custar, Ohio Dec 22, 1908.

Memphis, Tenn., New Court House.

Papa's Baby is Papa's Love. It's not addressed to Katie - it looks like Mrs. Frederick Gattling in Ottawa, Ohio. Postmarked September 8, 1908 from Memphis,TN. Maybe this was flirtatious?

U.S. Fish Hatchery, Put-In-Bay, O.

Joe. Postmarked July 13, 1908.

The Milburn Residence, Buffalo, N.Y.

Dear Katie, I just got back from Buffalo. Had Gailen there. Have to take him back in 10 days. They say they can cure him. They all say that. I don't get much chance to write. Write and let me know how you are. I was in Buffalo two days and nights. Mike's father went with me. Try an come out here this summer. Hattie. Hattie must have a child that is ill. It seems as though she is weary of doctors' promises. She sounds like she needs a friend. The subtitle on this card reads, "Where President McKinley died. September 14, 1901. (x) Shows location of Room in which he Died." I could not locate the "x". That must be McKinley in the oval inset.

Flowers

We are here talking to --- We are going to Detroit Sunday tell Mrs. B. Julia. This is postmarked from Weston. Who are they talking to? Why was the name intentionally left off of the card?

Floral

Dear Katherine:- Heart collapse tomorrow this is Leap Year and really another chance gone, you know who! Gertrude joins me in sending regrets and sympathy I'll double twice over. Thought it best to inform you before hand. Sad but true, Catherine. This is dated September 19, 1908, from Custar. I believe this is from Catherine Oster, my grandfather's paternal aunt. It is somewhat cryptic. What does leap year have to do with anything and whose heart is collapsing? Why is she sending sympathy?

The Rustic Bridge, Put-In-Bay, O.

Our woman of few words, Julia, signed this. There is no other text except the address. It's postmarked from Put-In-Bay, 1908.

Best Birthday Wishes

Dear Sister, Are you coming home thanksgiving. I will answer your letter soon. I am busy cleaning house now. We butchered yesterday. We got our door yard all cleaned. Best wishes on your birthday. From your sister Anna. It's interesting to think about butchering as just another chore like cleaning the house. A door yard is the yard in front of the door of a house. Anna and Katie corresponded quite a bit.

County Court House, Lima, O

This card is simply signed, "Julia". It is addressed to Catherine Junk with a "c", which makes me wonder how well Julia knew Katie at this time. It is postmarked from Lima, June 19, 1908.

Bridge at the Gorge

Dear Friend. We are having a nice time. We were at this place this afternoon isting(?) 10.40P.M. Mary This is addressed to Miss Katherine Junk, Ottawa, Ohio, Putnam County from Akron, Ohio, August 17, 1908.

St Mary's Church, Lorain, O.

I am at Oster's yet but we'll go to N. Amherst soon. I had a fine trip & am having a good time. Yours, M. Junk. This address includes R.N.1, Ottawa, Ohio, which gives a little more info than previous cards. I'm guessing that M Junk is a sibling, but i don't know for sure. It is postmarked from Lorain, Aug 25, 1908.

Butterfly

This card is exquisite - it might be hard to tell from the scan, but it is embossed. On the back of the card, it simply says - From Lura - it's dated June 10, 1908, 8PM from Custar, Ohio to Miss Katie Junk, Ottowa, Ohio.

Thanksgiving Day

Dear Katie If you come home for Thanksgiving be sure & come & eat dinner with me We will have a good time let me know Lura

This is postmarked from Custar, Ohio (where my people are from) November 10, 3pm.