This letter was very interesting as it brings news from back in Kentucky and revisits the situation about Mr. Ballinger. Luther reveals that Mr. Ballinger must have been involved with the K.K.K. as they made their presence known by placing a large emblem on his casket.
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Letter 31 – Feb the 23, 1913
Austin’s mother writes to her granddaughter “Loulie” about news from back in Kentucky. Mother Jane states that she had just turned 64 years old.
Letter 30 – Grandma’s Letter to Laura
Eliza Jane Pieratt, Austin’s mother, writes to her granddaughter to praise her for taking care of her parents and being a sweet young lady. I do find it interesting that she spells her name wrong at least 2 times in her short letter and never does get the spelling correct. Not a big deal, just…Read more
Letter 29 – A Partial Letter from Emma
This is the only remaining page from a letter from Austin’s sister. She writes about Maxine’s wedding so this must have been some time in the last half of 1938, nearer to Christmas.
Letter 28 – A Poem on a Cake
This was a partial letter with no date or signature. Currently, it is out of context and just stands alone as a cute poem on a cake. I will try to find more parts of it and put more context to it. Right now, based upon where it was found with the other letters, this…Read more
Letter 27 – From Bethel, KY – May 22, 1938
Austin and Lula’s niece, Maxine Pieratt, writes to them, a few short weeks before her wedding. It is interesting to read “everyday” things that were occurring while big news items, like WWII, were happening or were on the brink of beginning.
Heirloom 57 – Vintage Round-Rimmed Glasses
The optometrist office where this case came from is located at 282 N. 2nd Street in Upland, California. These are bifocals but I do not know if they were Laura’s or Lula’s. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge,…Read more
Heirloom 54 – A Wooden Handheld Mirror
This was within Harold and Laura’s items and tools. It could simply be a mirror that they liked and used or it could have belonged to one of their parents and held onto as a keepsake. There are no markings or indications of how old it could be. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my…Read more
Heirloom 51 – The Family Jewels – Esprit Swiss Brooch Pocket Watch
A beautiful, 14k gold ladies pocket watch that was worn as a brooch. I believe that the brooch portion was probably sold independent of the watch, although they may have been purchased at the same time. The Leon Hirsch Watch Company made the case and the gear work for this watch which was made before…Read more
Heirloom 50 – The Family Jewels – Allerton Watch Co. Clockworks with KING DE LUXE Face Wrist Watch
This vintage rolled gold plated watch was among Laura’s items. While dirty, it is still quite a beautiful piece. Heirloom Disclaimer – I have done my best to identify either the owner or purpose of an artifact based upon either direct knowledge, notes, or context. If unable to identify, I will provide as much information…Read more