Thursday, November 30, 2017

Photo Number 2789

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Kids in Lengby Minn DL ant
Kids in Lengby Minn DL ant back
Dear Sister This is the picture of some kids around here our cousin took from Mother.
Lengby Mn ??
It is postmarked in 1915 from a town beginning in Le in Minn.  It was addressed to Miss Clara Olson Annandale Minn RR #3
Kids in Lengby Minn DL ant

Wednesday, November 29, 2017

Photo Number 2788

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Rosa mert Dl ant
Christenson of Ada Minn was the photographer.  I found out it was R C Christenson and he was in business there in 1918.
Rosa merth DL ant back
Rosa Madona Merth
The postcard itself is an AZO that was used from 1904-1918.
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Update from Phryxe:
Rose Madonna Merth Christensen Born Jan 10 1915  in Minnesota Died June 18, 1989 in Washington.  Buried in Wall Walla WA.  Her mother was Lena Merth. She had many siblings; June, Marie,Shirley,Nadine,Joe and Victor.  
Rose's husband was Jerald E Christensen They had at least three children Ruth, Helen and Bob.  Rose and her husband were missionaries.

Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Photo Number 2787

This is a photo from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Sylvester and Morris Merth DL ant
Sylvester and Morris Merth DL ant back
Sylvester and Morries Merth
This is an Azo Postcard that was used from 1904 to 1918.
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Update:
Maurice Marcus Merth
Birth Date: 11 Jul 1912

Monday, November 27, 2017

Photo Number 2786

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.  This postcard is an AZO postcard that was used from 1904-1918.
Clifford Chester B DL ant
Clifford Chester B DL ant back
Clifford Chester Bennefeld 5 months 10 days  Love from Minnie
It is addressed to Mrs Peter Brooks who is Clara Helen Gordon Brooks  Born 8 November 1883 in Minnesota and died May 19 1977 in Norman County Minnesota.

Minnie was Clara’s sister

Minnie Gordon Bennefeld 1885-1975 Minnie married Frank August Bennefeld 1887-1963  They had at least four children.  Morris Milo 1913 –1980, Alice Florence 1916-1919, and Twins a boy and a girl.  The girl is simply listed as Baby Bennefled Nov 4 1918-Nov 4 1918.  There is a note at Find A Grave that says the boy is still alive in the 1920 census.  That boy is possibly Clifford Chester.
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Update from Iggy:
According to Ancestry, the boy born in 1918 name is Lester Carrol Bennefield
Birth Date: 4 Nov 1918.



Clifford Chester Bennefeld

Birth Date: 30 Apr 1911
Birth Place: Minnesota
Death Date: 19 Mar 1978
Death Place: San Joaquin

The parents you found are his. He isn't listed in Find A Grave.

Sunday, November 26, 2017

Photo Number 2785

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Clara Brooks DL ant
Clara Brooks DL ant back
Mrs Clara Brooks
This is a Kruxo Postcard that was used from 1910 to 1920.
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Update:
Clara Helen Gordon Brooks born Nov 8 1883 in Minnesota and died May 19 1977 in Norman County Minnesota. She married Peter Brooks who was born in England in 1879 and died in 1927 in Ada Minnesota. 
Clara's parents were Gilbert Gordon 1862-1927 and Olava Evenstad Gordon 1864-1937. 
Clara had at least four sisters and one brother; Minnie Gordon Bennefeld 1885-1975, Hannah Louisa Gordon Cowell 1887-1963, Amanda 1893-1905, George Oliver 1897-1967 and Alice Florence 1900-1901.

Saturday, November 25, 2017

Photo Number 2784

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.  This is a Cyko postcard that was used from 1904 to 1920.

Alma Lee DL ant

Alma Lee DL ant back

I will send you my confirmation picture.  Your loving friend  Alma Lee

The postcard is addressed to Mrs Peter Brooks Ada Minn

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Friday, November 24, 2017

Photo Number 2783

This is a Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
From Mabel to Ole DL ant
From Mabel to Ole D L ant Back
Hello, (part is in a foreign language.)
Am well and same as ever and so is J.  ha soldt out? Hope you don’t plan on anything desperate.  Are you coming up this way soon?  Best regards From Mabel  How do you like the picture.
It was mailed from Warren Minnesota April 11 1910.  It was sent to Mr Ole Carlson R #3 Fertile Minn
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Update from Lars1:
A special mix :) The foreign language is Norwegian, but written with several dialect (non-standard) words. I'm guessing the dialect is mountain area of southern Norway (Northern Gudbrandsdal), but there is not much to go on...

"Ja, hur gaar det med helsa og kjærligheden" = "Yes, how is your health and love (life)"

"Ja, ka i (kyren?) ska doeker gjere no, naar daaku ha soldt ut?" = "Yes, what (the heck?) will you do now, when you have sold out?"

Thursday, November 23, 2017

Photo Number 2782

This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
A dinner DL ant
A family gathered for dinner.
Happy Thanksgiving!

Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Photo Number 2781

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.  This postcard was used from 1904 – 1918.

Mathison DL ant

Mathison DL ant back

In Back Morris + Mabel

seated Martin, Josie + Nickolai

Mathison

I will send you a card and let you know see what we look like.  From Martin Mathison

It was addressed to Miss Bena Bakke Aneta ND

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Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Photo Number 2780

This is a photo of a painting that was sent to me by Al in Ontario Canada.  He is a long time “Forgottens” reader. 

Hi Connie:

     I can't say I'm back because I never left. I follow your exploits religiously but have not been able to do much in the way of chasing old photos because the prices here  to buy and/or collect have gotten ridiculous.

     I'm writing to you this time in hopes you can steer me in the right direction. Several years ago while doing family research in St. Andrews, New Brunswick, we ran across a painting of my wife's 3x gr-grandmother with her three daughters. The gentleman we talked to at the time was looking after the property of his sister - to whom the painting belonged - who was in a nursing home. We left a letter with him asking him to contact us if he or his sister ever wanted to part with the painting. Luckily, he took a photograph of the painting and sent it to us. As I'm sure you can guess, both the brother and sister passed away and the painting, along with the house and contents, went to a niece who auctioned some item off and sold the rest to antique dealers. She is certain the painting went to an American dealer.

     Here's my problem and question: I would like to put the photograph of the painting online in hopes someone will recognize it and get in touch with me. Would you happen to know how to go about doing this? Any suggestions you may have will certainly be appreciated.

Take care

Al

Cambridge, Ontario

PS: I've attached a copy of the photo of the painting for your interest. We think the painting of the soldier above the mantel was also in the house when everything was sold and we think he is the father-in-law of the lady in the painting (i.e. my wife's 4x gr grandfather). The painting may look a little strange because the photo we received was taken on an angle and had to be skewed using photoshop to give you a straight-on view.

Ann (Whitlock) Hatch &  3   Daughters

I suggested Facebook as a way to reach a number of people…but Al is not on Facebook.  I also wondered about the paperwork that had to go along with the painting when it went across the border…I have no idea if it is traceable that way or not. 

So we are reaching out to the readers to see what they think.

Here is what Al knows.

Hi Connie;

    Thanks for getting back to me so quickly. I am not on facebook so that option is out - but it would be wonderful if you could put it on "the forgottens" and see if your readers have any suggestions. Everything we do now is a step forward.

    The lady in the painting is Ann (Whitlock) Hatch, born at Saint John, New Brunswick, ca 1787, daughter of William and Jane (Hallett) Whitlock. She married at Saint Andrews, New Brunswick, 21 Jul 1808, Harris Hatch, son of Christopher and Elizabeth (Talman) Hatch. The three girls are her daughters but I am unable to put names to them since I don't know the date of the painting. The painting originally hung in the family home in Saint Andrews but was given by later buyers of the home to another family in Saint Andrews. The last person to possess the painting died in 2004 and her possessions were sold as I described earlier.

    Ann (Whitlock) Hatch is my wife's 3x Gr-Grandmother, and as much as we would like to get the painting back in the family, we are mainly concerned with locating it and knowing it is safe.

    I really appreciate your help - it will be interesting to see what you hear back.

Al

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Monday, November 20, 2017

Photo Number 2779

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.

25th wedding anniversary DL ant

A family two boys and four girls with their parents.25th wedding anniversary DL ant back

25th Wedding Anniversary Nov 17 1916

Ruah family ?

Hans Rurh? Daltn Brochr family

Relatives through Syver Baneln 1st wife Rochery

25th wedding anniversary DL ant back

Sunday, November 19, 2017

Photo Number 2778

This is a Real Photo Postcard from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.
Ardell Alvina Hogenson DL ant
Ardell Alvina Hogenson DL ant back
Ardell Alvina Hogenson Age 3 months + 7 days
This is a Vitava Postcard that was used from 1925 –1934.
The photographer was Skrivseth in Williston ND
A possibility from MJM: 
This might be Ardelle Haagenson, born 1928 in South Dakota according to the 1930 census. She is living with her parents in 1930 and 1940 in Williston, Williams County, North Dakota. Parents are Julius and Nellie Haagenson. The parents are buried in West Salem, Polk County, Oregon.

Saturday, November 18, 2017

Photo Number 2777

This is a interesting postcard that I could not resist.  It is a photograph that has been embossed.
A start in Business Nevis ant

A START IN BUSINESS
In very small print is: Copyrite 1906 by Woodward + Tiernan Printing Co St. Louis USA
A start in Business Nevis ant back
The back of the card
Mailed on Mar 12 1908 from Brook????Minn
It was mailed to Miss Jennie Master 3614 5th Ave South Minneapolis Minn
Did you notice the small envelope on the front of the postcard?
It held a small slip of paper.
A start in business letter one Nevis

suppose you think we wer disapeared by this time since we haven’t written but we have been kind of busy for some time Have been at our new place two weeks now + I like it first rate, tho it was rather dirty when we came here.  The owner of the place is going to have the house fixed some this spring it will be one muss all the time.
A start in business letter two
until it is ready, but think the place is all right after things once get straightened.  Received the postcard you sent some time ago, well as I’ve no news will close with love from Ted and myself  I remain your sister Clara  Are going home Sunday if the roads are nice.
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Update from MJM:
The 1910 census shows Jenny Moster living at 3614 5th Ave South in Minneapolis. Jennie was 19 years old then and shown as niece to the head of household, Edward and Rose Goodrich. Although the name was indexed as Moster, it is most likely Mostu. Jennie Mostu was born 22 Aug 1890 to Ole and Mary Mostu. In 1895 the family was living in Madlia Village, Watonwan, MN. Father Ole A Mostu, mother Mary Mostu, and siblings Clara, Oscar, Rosa, Carl, Jennie, and Otto Mostu. Sibling Clara Mostu (1882-1958) married Theodore L Carlson (1881-1946). Sister Jennie Mostu (1890-1974) married Fay A Butts (1889-1959). The Mostu names have been indexed with several variations; Moster, Master, Mostu, Mastu.

Friday, November 17, 2017

Photo Number 2776

This is a photo from the shop in Nevis Minnesota.

Tom Thumb photo two Nevis

Another Tom Thumb Photo.  Perhaps she is related to the person in yesterdays photo.  Sadly we may never know for sure.

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Thursday, November 16, 2017

Photo Number 2775

This is a Tom Thumb Photo from the antique shop near Nevis Minnesota.

Tom Thumb photo one Nevis

This is a small photo it measures 1 inch by 1 1/4 inches tall.

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Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Photo Number 2774

This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

1949 Band Pequot Lakes

1949 Band Pequot Lakes back

The band that saw us off in NY  8/15/49

I think that is what it says, the writing was cut off of the photo.

I wonder where they were going?

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Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Photo Number 2773

This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Detroit Lakes Minnesota.  I usually don’t buy color photos, but I bought this one.

Sailor DL ant

A soldier and two ladies who could be relatives.

This is my last photo of soldiers for this year…I must start collecting them again.

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Monday, November 13, 2017

Photo Number 2772

This is a snapshot from the antique shop in Fergus Falls Minnesota.

Possibly Army Air Force.

Army Air Force FF ant

Army Air Force FF ant back

Bushnell Studio….someplace

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Sunday, November 12, 2017

Photo Number 2771

This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Soldier and his Bride pequot lakes

A soldier and his bride.

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Saturday, November 11, 2017

Photo Number 2770

This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Group of soldiers Pequot Lakes

It seemed fitting this Veteran’s Day to feature a group photo.

Thank you Veterans!

Group of soldiers Pequot Lakes

Friday, November 10, 2017

Photo Number 2769

These are a series of photos from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Bud and family Peq Lks

Bud and family Peq Lks back

Bud, Jackie and Mary on one of the rides at the Volkfest  Straubing  Aug 1951

Bud Peq Lakes Two

Bud is standing in the background of this photo.

Buds kids three Peq Lks

Bud’s kids

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Thursday, November 9, 2017

Photo Number 2768

This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Nov 1944 Golden Gate Park Pequot lakes

Nov 1944 Golden Gate Park back Pequot lakes

Nov 44 Golden Gate Park

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Wednesday, November 8, 2017

Photo Number 2767

This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Bunju do Tea Party one Peq Lks

Bunju do Tea Party one Peq Lks back

Bunju do Tea  Two Peq Lks

Bunju do Tea  Two Peq Lks back

Bunju – do party.  The lady in the middle is my friend Miss Yoshita.  She is an interpreter.

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Tuesday, November 7, 2017

Photo Number 2766

This is a snapshot from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Soldier man and car Ford Peq Laks ant

A man and a soldier in front of a car…possibly a late 1930’s Ford.  At one time this snapshot was in a photo album.

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Monday, November 6, 2017

Photo Number 2765

This is a photo from the shop in Pequot Lakes Minnesota.

Soldier Pequot Lakes

Possibly a Security Policeman since he has a whistle.

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