Elmer Huber in a few photos

 Elmer Huber was Roy's eldest brother.

The following are a handful of assorted photos that include Elmer in them.

Elmer Huber seated and Clarence Yake standing
Clarence is one of Elmer's cousins (their moms were sisters)
And this is the only known photo I can find of Clarence
It was apparently taken in New York City in 1919 as they were making their way home from their service in Europe during WWI.
From the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

"Elmer Huber on Midway porch"
From the personal albums of Kathryn Walker

Elmer Huber in uniform
From the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

Elmer Huber in WWI
Rather poor photocopy quality, but better than nothing, eh?
From the personal albums of Rhea Huber

Letter to Elmer from his mother

Elmer Huber was Roy's eldest brother.

The following is a letter addressed to Elmer and his family from his mother, Maggie Huber.  It was written in 1933 while Maggie was living in Midway, UT.

From the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

Letter transcribed:

"Midway Wed 14th 1933

Dear Elmer and all-

Just a line.  Find enclosed your Insurance Receipt.  Mine and Yours came together.  Thanks a lot.  Thought I would tell you not to bother to come after me, at the end of the week.  I know you are all too busy watering and everything and even to write a line, so if Mr. Tut will call for me sometime this summer it will be all right.  I can't hardly leave either- everything will burn up (in) this hot weather.  I sprinkle every afternoon from 4 to six just had the lot turned 13th 2 to 4 a.m.  Steele turned it in for me.  Sure been hot the last few days.  Guess you will soon be cutting hay.  How are all the kiddies and everybody?  I have some beautiful flowers out now- would love to hand all the girls a beautiful bouquet of lilies, honeysuckle, and pansies, they are just grand now.  I won't get my R.F.C. 'til the end of the week if then- they cut everybody this month so I guess it won't be much I get, but I already drew it out at Bonners.  I had to get a shovel an ax handle, and other things to eat, so all I have to do is to turn (it) all in.  Some of the men have gone to the Forests to work.  Times don't seem much better yet.  Guess you saw where Geo. Remmond and Cynthia ? Schear eloped and got married.

Also where Paul Clark got a divorce from Polly.  She is all broke up about it, but said she would be a good sport and make the best of it.  Don't know the reason.  She was up Sunday.  Clynton and Verda have gone down to Bountiful for a month to pick berries.  Steele has made his place nicer than ever this Spring.  That's all he does though- work in his garden and flowers.  Had a fine trip to Salt Lake last week but was awful tired 2 days after.  Got me some glasses for my eyes and Shirley a little apron was all I bought.  

Must close for this time.  Hope to hear from you soon.  

Love to all,

As ever Mother

Shirley (XO)

Merlin (XO)"

*Spelling, grammar, and punctuation corrected wherein I was aware.

Huber sister-in-laws at family reunion

The following is a photo of Vera and her Huber sister-in-laws at a family reunion.

"STANDING Irva
SEATED Ardith, unknown, Vera"
From the personal albums of Margaret Walton

The unknown lady in the middle looks familiar, but I can't place her.  If anyone can identify her, please leave a comment on this post.  Thanks.

Little Huber cousins

The following are a smattering of photos of the children of Roy Huber, and Roy's nieces and nephews belonging to his brothers Frank Huber and Elmer Huber.

Identifications given in label below image
From the personal albums of Kathryn Walker

"Lulu Margaret and Clayton"
From the personal albums of Rhea Merkley

Frank & Roy's families
From the personal albums of Martin Huber

"Kathryn, Rhea, June, Darryl"
From the personal albums of Martin Huber

"Just Posing- Kathryn and Rhea on a double date"
From the personal albums of Rhea Merkley

Elmer & Irva photo shoot

Elmer was LeRoy's eldest brother.

The following are a series of photos taken of Elmer and his soon-to-be wife, Irva, and some of their friends in their younger years.

All photos are from the personal albums of Shirley Jensen.

"Elmer and friend"

"Elmer and Irva in Heber, maybe 1928"

"Irva far left, two friends"

"Irva left and friend"

"Irva, Elmer, friend- before married"

Letters to Elmer

Elmer was Roy's eldest brother.

Elmer's posterity was wise enough to keep some of his correspondence with his parents.

This first one is a postcard that was sent to him from his mother, Maggie, apparently when she was visiting in Vernal, UT.  As she wrote on the back of it, her words have been transcribed on the side by the postcard's current owner:

From the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

 Postcard writing transcribed:
"Dear Elmer,
How are you and Frank making out.  Take good care of things.  We will start home next week.  We are having a good time But the road was so long.  I like Vernal the vallie is nice.  We have had a good feed of green corn.  There is lots of fruit here.  We are going to Heb Ward les- today.  We went up town yesterday.  We got here Tuesday about 10 o'clock
Be a good boy
Loveling
Mother"

This next letter is from Elmer's father, Henry Albert.  I think it's amazing to have a copy of this document as I've come across very little written by Henry Albert thus far:

From the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

Letter writing transcribed:

"Midway Sep 16 1918

Dear Elmer

I am going to Heber and try and lend you som money I have been over twice but I could not send it the first telegram you sent the Western Union would not take it with out a more permanent address I went over the next time and it was the same so I sent you a telegram to send a more permanent address but have not heard any thing of it so I thought I would send you a PC money order this morning we are all well at present 

Jo came home saturday we are getting read to thrash and haven't mutch time if you had of given me some bank or number or regement they would have taken it.

Yours H A Huber"

This letter is particularly nice to have as Henry Albert died less than two years later from writing this (in May 1920).

Young Irva F Huber in photos

Irva Fillerup Huber was Roy's sister-in-law.  

She married Roy's brother, Elmer.

The following are a handful of photos of her in her younger days.

All photos are from the personal albums of Shirley Jensen.

"Irva Fillerup before marriage"

'Irva Fillerup at Zion Nat'l Park"
(Something tells me this is a honeymoon photo?... but I can't confirm that)

"Irva Fillerup left and unknown"

"Irva Huber portrait"

"Irva on horse, 1920s"

"Irva and dog"

"Irva on left and friend with garden tools"

"Irva (in hat) and unknown with dogs"

"Irva Fillerup Huber with baby"

Huber boys in photos

The following are additional photos of LeRoy Huber and his brothers, Elmer, Dean, and Frank, from various ages in life.

From personal albums of Shirley Jensen
"baby Elmer Huber"

From personal albums of Clayton Huber
"Cute little Roy Huber'

From personal albums of Kathryn Walker, and Shirley Jensen
"Maggie and Henry Albert Huber sons"
Far left on stool is Roy, back center is Elmer, Frank standing, and baby Dean.

From personal albums of Clayton Huber
Labeled on back as "Roy Huber's brother, Dean"
But I couldn't get exact confirmation on that.

From personal albums of Kathryn Walker
"First person is Elmer Huber, the rest is unknown"
I can identify: Elmer, ?, ?, Dean, Roy, ?
As they all have a Huber look about them, I'm betting they're cousins.

From personal albums of Kathryn Walker
"Dean, maybe Elmer, Frank"
I really doubt that's Elmer in the middle there- perhaps a cousin?

Photos of Elmer "Dutch" Huber

The following are a collection of photos of Elmer "Dutch" Huber's family that have not yet been posted.  They are all from the personal albums of Margaret Walton.

"Elmer Huber at Aunt Liza's after returned from WWI, 1919"

"House built for Lulu Margaret's birth in Lapoint, 1936/37-
Merlin, Marvin, and Doyle with Elmer in background on right."

"Irva Huber in a straw hat" 

"Irva and Elmer at farm in Lapoint"

"Sept 1952, Lapoint, UT- Merlin, Margaret, Irva, Doyle, Marvin, and Elmer seated"

"Doyle & Karen Ohlsen wedding- Ethel O., Les O., Karen, Doyle, Elmer seated, Irva"

Elmer Huber the missionary

Elmer "Deutsch" Huber was Roy's older brother.

It appears he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Germany between 1912-1914.... this is interesting on so many levels, especially in knowing that he returned to Germany four years later to fight in WWI against the very people he had just preached the gospel to.  

(Check posts on his military experience to see that he arrived just in time for the war to end, thus his battle front exposure was fortunately limited...)

Photo from the personal albums of Shirley Jensen.

The back of this photo states, "Dear Pal, A remembrance.  With love and best wishes.  Nothing to good for this boy.  Jan 8, 1913"

I'm assuming the photo was sent home to someone in Midway?

Newspaper notice:

SOURCE: Wasatch Wave 1912, April 12, p.5

Newspaper notice transcribed:

... A farewell dance was given Wednesday evening for Elmer Huber who leaves next week for a mission to Germany.

 Passport:

SOURCE: ancestry.com
Exact source details are directly below the record on the image.

 This passport is great, as it gives a written description of Elder Huber's appearance and build, and indicates that he plans on leaving the country for two years.

Church Document:

SOURCE: LDS Church History Archives,
emailed to me by request in Aug 2012

This document is dated information from 18 Apr 1912, likely from the Swiss/German mission log of events.  On the day noted "Monday, July 1" it states that Elmer Huber of Midway, Utah arrived into the mission field along with several others.

Photos & Notes:

Photos from the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

I've included these photos in their original scanned state as there were so many scrawled notes of value on the page as well.  The bottom corner note states: "To: Charles ? Wilson, pictures and letter from his daughter Melissa Smith.  Wilson was on a mission in England"

The following are those photos (and captions) broken down accordingly. 

I'm assuming this is a group shot of his mission at the time.

The note associated with this one reads: "Dessau in Germany, 8-26-13.  Left to right- top to bottom. 6. Parry was in jail 11 days, 7. Huber, 15. Mrs. Valentine, 16. Pres. Valentine, 17., 18.  Best Greetings, Dein Bruder Huber"

I'm assuming the numbering correlates with those in the photo.  This is great insight to know the Mission President's name, but unfortunately no one else is identified... except poor Elder Parry.

Associated note states: "Spandau in Germany, April 18, 1914.  With sincere Love, From you friend and Pal Huber"

Apparently, you could grow a fantastic mustache on your mission 100 years ago...

Elder Huber and companion
Associated note states: "Dessau, Germany, 8-26-13.  Love and best wishes with lots of kisses from the Dessauers.  Huber your Pal. P.S. my hair is long enough to comb now"

More Photos:

Photo from the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

This photo came with no further details, but based on the style of clothing, I'm assuming this is a photo taken in the mission field of Elder Huber (standing third from left) and his missionary buddies.

Church Document:

SOURCE: LDS Church History Archives,
emailed to me by request in Aug 2012

This document is dated information from 15 Oct 1914, likely from the Swiss/German mission log of events.  It indicates the outbreak of war in Europe and the Church's decision to release "nearly all" the Elders currently serving in the Swiss/German mission at the time.  Elmer Huber's name is on that list.
There is something faintly written to the right of each name, but my copy will not allow me to make it out.  I'm assuming they are release dates.

Photo from the personal albums of Shirley Jensen

I'm gonna take a stab in the dark here and say that this was Elder Huber and a mission buddy either coming or going from the mission field, as this photo states that it was "Taken in Kansas City" and the fellow he's sitting with looks an awful lot like the fellow two down to the right of Elder Huber in the previous photo... 

Ship Manifest record:

SOURCE: ancestry.com
Exact source details are directly below the record on the image.

This fantastic record shows that Elder Huber returned to the United States by sailing from Liverpool, England and landing in St. Albans, Vermont in Sept 1914.  There are a handful of others on the list who have their origins in Utah, so I'm assuming there were a whole crop of missionaries returning home with him.

Church Record Card:

SOURCE: LDS Church History Archives,
emailed to me by request in Aug 2012

This card indicates the mission service dates and locations for Elmer Huber.

Photo from the personal album of Kathryn Walker

Elmer Huber is seated in this photo on the far right, and as no notes exist with this shot, I was initially under the impression that this too was a missionary photo... but upon closer inspection, I believe this photo was taken in Heber City, Utah, not too long after Elmer returned from his mission.  I say this because the fellow standing behind Elmer just to the left looks INCREDIBLY similar to his brother Dean who died in 1922.  I can't account for the absence of Frank and Roy, but the structure to the left looks a lot like the old Tabernacle on Heber's Main Street.  Until someone can correct me, I'm going to assume this photo was taken after a Church Conference, or after Elmer's missionary homecoming (he's even got the same hat in all his photos!)  Regardless, it's a nice shot, and I'm happy to come across another photo of Dean Huber in the process.