Message: Jan 29-08 My dear sister, Your splendid letter has just been received. You are certainly the best sister in the world. I will have the finest Bible that you ever saw. I can't thank you enough. This is cram week as exams begin tomorrow. Studied till 1 AM and 12:30 the last two nights. Lots of fun. Lovingly, Gilbert
Addressee: Miss Mary LeSourd 255 Second East Salt Lake City Utah
In this picture the Block House is shown in its original location, along the Chehalis River, just beyond the mouth of the Skookumchuk River. It was moved to Riverside Park in 1919, and to its current location in Fort Borst Park in Centralia in 1922. It was built for the protection of the Chehalis River crossing. circa 1909.
Printed on front: Fort Borst Block House built 1845, Washington.
Message: RFD #3. Box #84. Tacoma, Wash., Dear Friend; I haven't heard of you for so long I thought I would send you a postal. How are you, anyway? Have been visiting in Tacoma a few days. I have a "girl Friend" staying with me. (write me a letter) Well good-bye (Fannie.)
Message: Dear Louise, Received your postal this AM, and one of the same kind from Ivy yesterday. Do you think I belong there? I believe it was a put up job. Ethel
Operated as the Fern Hill Lumber Compnay from 1909-1928 with Charles F. Rostedt listed as the operator; from 1929-1931 this business was listed as the Roy V. Rostedt Lumber Company in the city directories. circa 1930.
Printed on front: Roy Rostedt Lumber Company. 766 South 84th Street. Tacoma, Wash.
Message: Dear Friend, You might think I'm dead but not yet. I felt awfully sorry when I got your card that you whir not coming in that I waited so long it is hard for me to come out on account of the men. Hattie went home Friday write soon. Emma (? written on top upside down)