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Lena’s Postcard #96 – Balzora Scofield

[Postmark: Sharpsville, Ind, 5 August [1912]]

Address: Mrs. J.W. Hackleman, R.R. No. 2, Connersville, Ind.

Sharpsville, Ind. Aug 4.12
My Dear Lena:—
It seems a long time since I
heard from you. I recently rec’d
from Clara, one of your PL pictures.
I am good. Laura & Frank enjoyed
seeing it as I did. Asked all
about you & Mr. H— They are in
average good health—Tho.—Frank
is not strong. Looks pale & thin, like
Sister Linda. Celia was here for
short visit in June—More like Celia,
[?] since before Mart’s death. Not
[?] Tell me how you & Ella are
in health. With love, Bal.

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Lena’s Postcards #80 – Balzora Scofield

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[Postmark: Sharpsville, Indiana, 1 February 1917, 8 PM]

Address: Mrs. J.W. Hackleman, R. Route 2.—, Connersville, Indiana

2-1-’17
Dear Sister. We were
greatly pleased by your
gifts X’mas & my B.D.
card. Laura has been
in wretched health, keeping
our attention here, but I
think of you all—& am so
glad to hear. Frank looks
young for his years—but is
not strong. Failing—He
& Laura send Love—as
does your Loving Sister
Bal.

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Lena’s Postcards #78 – Balzora

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[Postmark: Sharpsville, Indiana, 1[1?] January 1918, 12:00—Lena’s birthday was January 12th]

Address: Mrs. J.W. Hackleman, R.R. No 2, Connersville, Indiana

Dear Sister—Many thanks
for your good letter—I heard
from Mame Gilchrist—Mrs. Huston
Mollie E, Ella’s girls—Allie
Wherrett & others. Christmas. It
was a great joy—Frank K. made
us a short visit—on Tues.—I was
glad their farm sold so well,
$245—so per acre—Bertha has
taken the farm she is on for another
yr.—Lara & Frank send love.
They are going old & so am
I. Times are hard with us—
but we get enough coal. Do
write again—with love—Bal.

[Editor’s note: Frank was one of Lena and Balzora’s older half brothers. Frank Kerschner was their nephew, son of their sister Ella. Bertha was one of Ella’s daughters. Balzora lived in Sharpsville with Frank and his wife, Laura, for many years.]

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Lena’s Postcards #49

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Postmark:
Sharpsville, Indiana, December 24, 1917

Addressed to:
Mrs. J.W. Hackleman
R. Route 2
Connersville
Ind.

Message:
Dear Sister Lena, We have looked to hear from you for months. Maybe it’s as hard for you to write as for me. Life is hard these days and all three growing old & in poor health. Would be glad very glad to hear from you. We join in sending love & Christmas wishes –
Lovingly Bal

Lena’s Postcards #40

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Postmark:
Sharpsville, Indiana, December 21, 1915

Addressed to:
Mrs. J.W. Hackleman
R.R. No 2.
Connersville
Ind.

Message:
My Dear Lena: It seems an age since I heard from you. Frank & Laura are not well & growing in yrs – so it takes all our efforts to pull through. I plan to write but as to [?] out when time come. I had a fine letter from Clara today, with Esther’s picture. Glad to have both. I would certainly appreciate a letter from you. Trust you & Mr. H. are in usual health. I will have a fine Xmas. Frank & Laura send Love – Lovingly – Bal 12-20-15