I’ve been finding a lot of information about my grandfather, Herbert Elliot Cutler (Bert) and Mabel Estelle Cutler (Stella).
Letters to Stella (Girlie)
Letter on Cutler Brothers Letterhead
Here is a letter on Cutler Brothers Jobbers Dry Goods letterhead from “Bert” (Herbert) to “Stella” (Mabel Estelle). The letter is dated December 11, 1905. They were married in 1906. So this letter was written the year before. Every other letter after this he calls her “Girlie.”
Letter to “Girlie” before their marriage
Here is a letter date October 11, 1905. They were married in June 1906. It is in two parts. Notice that “Bert” calls her girlie in the address and then later as Stella.
First Part
Second Part