Letters

 A century or more ago, the postman knew where you lived. 

A C Carter was an ESQ

Humboldt, Kansas (no idea on the year)

Nancy E. Laforge of Letts Corner, Indiana (near Greensburg). 

 

Stamp enthusiasts might take a liking to these beauties.

A Post Office database shows a Fairfield Post Office on record in 1898, although it was probably not very active. 

Richard H, Tyner, who was also a shopkeeper, was listed as the Postmaster. Tyner is an interesting study. His brother James served as a member of Congress as well as U.S. Postmaster General in the Grant administration. 

Richard's mother was Martha Sedgwick (Noble) Tyner. She was a sister to Noah Noble, one of Indiana's governors who came from Brookville. Another brother James was once appointed to the U.S. Senate. Noble County in Indiana is named for one or the other. 

Richard (1831-1907) was in business with Albert Miller, whose daughter was Richard's wife. His failing health forced him to sell his store, apparently to George Jinks. 

This little dwelling has been identified as a lot of things, 

but it's probably where the post office was located -- next to the Masonic Lodge.