Monday, September 11, 2006

Here is what was written on the backs of old post cards I purchased from the Brimfield antique fair Saturday. Most were written in fountain pen. What do you think?

Mr. Carl A. Sturdevant
East Bridgewater, Mass.
3 Jan 1913, Postcard of sheeps near Dunshore PA.
Enjoying my little vacation home. Will be looking for a job next week but probably not at the U.S.S.B.E.F.C. Lots of capitals there. Wish you success at your next job afloat or ashore.   B.A. Carroll.

Mrs. C.L. Evans, Edinburg, Va.
Dushore PA
Afton Jan. 1st 1914. Dear Mrs. Evans, On our card you wrote me said you did not forget me or Afton. Thanks to you for it. Neither do I forget you & your family. I never see the little chairs in the Primary room of the Sunday school but I think of the dear little girl that had joined the angel band up yonder. May God bless you and the remaining ones. I wish you a Happy New Year.   Mrs. Abbie Ceaswell.

Mrs. James L. Stewart, Lion’s North Road, Amesbury, Mass.
Bradford VT May 20, 1915.
I have not forgotten you if I did not get up to see you, before I came up here, I tried to do all I could before leaving home. Its fine here and I am enjoying the change all I possibly can. Alice and family are real well. I think of you real often, because we are using the butter knife you gave Alice, the pretty one with grapes on it. We are going to Newbury for a five mile ride this P.M.    Lovingly M.A.B.

No address. May 1st, 1910. Postcard of Burlington Vermont, College Row. My dear friend. I was so glad to hear from you once again. I am sorry you have been so sick, if I had known you were ill, I should have sent you cards, but thought perhaps, you had all of the cards from my way you cared for(?). So I did not dare send. I hope you will get on now, as it is coming warm weather that will perhaps prove (letter ends. continued probably on another card.

Miss Clara Johnson, 180 Buckminster Road, Brookline, Mass. Dec. 19, 1907 from Turners Falls, Mass. Dear Sister, I haven’t forgot you yet. Am glad the concert was a success. I’m not having very much fun up here but it is great to see the sights around. I expect to be here a week or two more. Remember me to the girls, your sister included.    C.A.P.

Mr. Geo Barnum, 126 Nort St., Danbury, Conn. Aug 20 Alburg, Vt. Aug. 1911. We are here with Sterling Fanton, this his auto in the picture. he lives one mile south of this bridge. we are on the shore of the lake. our room is about thirty feet from the water. we expect to go over in to NY state this week.    M.C.K.

Mr. & Mrs. Samual Bertocc(?) & Delores, 25 Carl Ave, Brockton, Massachusetts. Montpelier VT Aug. 22, 1944. Dear Folks, up in the mountains with the hillbillies. Went to the Polar Caves. Just a mess of stones. Ha Ha. Having a beautiful times. My husband is a real dream-prince. Helen I’m so happy. Miss you all. Give Del. my love. See you few days.    Love, Ann & Harlow.

Mr. Curtis Brannan, #18 Rust Ave. Northampton Mass. Amherst MA Feb 8, early 1910-15 (based on 1c stamp). I received your postal but did not understand it so please send me another one that I will understand. I guess you must have swallowed the dictionary.    Maude W.

Mrs. Percy Kenaston, East Burke VT. Mar 1, 1915 Sheffield VT. Dear Alice, I know I owe you a letter, so will drop you this card and you will see I think of you. How is Percy and the children and your self. Write soon do not wait as long as I have. Fred is well as usual.   Love to all, Mrs. D.

No address. harold you will think I am a nice me (one?) but I haven’t been a Montpelier to day yet. I expect to be here Monday. I am going to stay with Mrs. Willard Coughlan 7 First Ave. Call up for Monday night and ask for her and she will call me as it isnt her phone. 166-IVI. I will meet you at the school house on East State Street if you had rather. Write me a note there and I will get it. If this is not satisfy to you I will see you at the D.P. meeting Tuesday.   Sincerely, Mary

Mohawk Trail leaf peepage

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