Sat. Rain
Fred came last night. May is glad it is Saturday.Went over to Helen's in P.M. Her coat came. Very pretty. All in.
12/9/10
December 8, 1916
Fri. Fine day
Finished ironing in A.M. Mother's machine came. May went to "Prince & Pauper" after school. Mother & I went to "Call of the Cumberlands"
Finished ironing in A.M. Mother's machine came. May went to "Prince & Pauper" after school. Mother & I went to "Call of the Cumberlands"
December 7, 1916
Thurs. Lovely day.
Ironed in A.M. Went down town in P.M. Ordered new machine. Xmas present. Met May after school. We saw bears.
Ironed in A.M. Went down town in P.M. Ordered new machine. Xmas present. Met May after school. We saw bears.
December 6, 1916
Wed. Lovely & Snow in P.M.
Washed in A.M Big one. Machine agent came.Went home in A.M. Mother came over in Eve. May went to Helen's. Went to bed early.
Washed in A.M Big one. Machine agent came.Went home in A.M. Mother came over in Eve. May went to Helen's. Went to bed early.
December 5, 1916
Tues. Rain
Ever Onward Bazaar. Did not go. Crocheted in P.M. & Eve. Made cake for Bazaar. Went home in A.M. Mother came over in P.M. May went to Stiles. Helen Browns. Sent for May's coat.
Ever Onward Bazaar. Did not go. Crocheted in P.M. & Eve. Made cake for Bazaar. Went home in A.M. Mother came over in P.M. May went to Stiles. Helen Browns. Sent for May's coat.
December 4, 1916
Mon. Snow & Rain
May went to school as usual. Crocheted & embroidered in P.M. Mother came over in Eve. Sent for May's coat. Went home.
May went to school as usual. Crocheted & embroidered in P.M. Mother came over in Eve. Sent for May's coat. Went home.
December 3, 1916
Sun. Nice day
May went to S.S. Fred came over. Went to Boston in P.M. Weny home in Eve. May & I went to bed early. Flemings went [?]
May went to S.S. Fred came over. Went to Boston in P.M. Weny home in Eve. May & I went to bed early. Flemings went [?]
12/5/10
December 2, 1916
Sat. Lovely Day
Xmas opening at stores. Fred went to Windsor. home in P.M. Mrs. LaFountain called E. bought saws and things at McPhee. Went down town, Shirley came up.
Xmas opening at stores. Fred went to Windsor. home in P.M. Mrs. LaFountain called E. bought saws and things at McPhee. Went down town, Shirley came up.
December 1, 1916
Fri. Clear & Colder
Worked hard in A.M. May went to Shirley's in P.M. Went down town. Saw May Fleming & Bertha. Went to Doane's. Went to Ideal in Eve.
Worked hard in A.M. May went to Shirley's in P.M. Went down town. Saw May Fleming & Bertha. Went to Doane's. Went to Ideal in Eve.
11/30/10
November 30, 1916
Rain.
Thanksgiving. Roast chicken, turkey & chicken pie. Folks all came over. Lovely time.Awfully tired.
Thanksgiving. Roast chicken, turkey & chicken pie. Folks all came over. Lovely time.Awfully tired.
November 29, 1916
Wed. Cold & Cloudy
School only kept until noon. May went to Shirley's.Mrs. Doane & Shirley came later. Fred came. Mother & I fixed turkey. Saw Alvastan[?] & baby.
School only kept until noon. May went to Shirley's.Mrs. Doane & Shirley came later. Fred came. Mother & I fixed turkey. Saw Alvastan[?] & baby.
11/28/10
November 28, 1916
Tues. Cloudy
Howard Finn has measles. May played down to Shirley's after school. [dinner crossed out.] Silla Tennyson called. Went home. Washed windows in P.M. Invited Marion Roberts for Thanksgiving.
Note: Marion may have been invited at the instigation of Fred (they ended up getting married.)
Howard Finn has measles. May played down to Shirley's after school. [dinner crossed out.] Silla Tennyson called. Went home. Washed windows in P.M. Invited Marion Roberts for Thanksgiving.
Note: Marion may have been invited at the instigation of Fred (they ended up getting married.)
November 27, 1916
Mon. Lovely
Mr. Prior did not come for laundry. Heard he was closed up. May got report card. Grand. 5 E's, 2 F's & 2 G's. Called on Mrs Drane.{?} Went to Ideal with Mother. "Gold & the Woman."
Note: The grading system of letters was obviously different!
May was a "genius" and was a proud member of MENSA for most of her life.
Mr. Prior did not come for laundry. Heard he was closed up. May got report card. Grand. 5 E's, 2 F's & 2 G's. Called on Mrs Drane.{?} Went to Ideal with Mother. "Gold & the Woman."
Note: The grading system of letters was obviously different!
May was a "genius" and was a proud member of MENSA for most of her life.
November 26, 1916
Sun. Cold & beautiful
May has quite a cold. Did not go to S.S. Yale won. Fred went to Prov. May & I went home to breakfast. Mother is tired to-day.
May has quite a cold. Did not go to S.S. Yale won. Fred went to Prov. May & I went home to breakfast. Mother is tired to-day.
November 25, 1916
Sat. Fine day
May went over to Helen's in A.M. Butter $ .40 & no eggs. Fred came in P.M. Brought May dandy pencil box. Mother came over in Eve.
May went over to Helen's in A.M. Butter $ .40 & no eggs. Fred came in P.M. Brought May dandy pencil box. Mother came over in Eve.
November 24, 1916
Fri. Lovely Day
Feel fine all day. Did not wear glasses once. May - Mother & I went to Ideal. "Mice & Men" Great. May has little cold. Hope it is not measles.
Feel fine all day. Did not wear glasses once. May - Mother & I went to Ideal. "Mice & Men" Great. May has little cold. Hope it is not measles.
November 23, 1916
Thurs. Fine
Kind of sick in A.M. Better towards noon. Did a little work. Mended in Eve. Took dark glasses off. Went to bed early. May is tired.
Kind of sick in A.M. Better towards noon. Did a little work. Mended in Eve. Took dark glasses off. Went to bed early. May is tired.
11/22/10
November 22, 1916
Cold & beautiful
Better in A.M. Did not feel very good in P.M. Mother came over & did work. Went home in Eve. Saw new furnace and gilded flower pot. Radiators all gilded.
Better in A.M. Did not feel very good in P.M. Mother came over & did work. Went home in Eve. Saw new furnace and gilded flower pot. Radiators all gilded.
November 21, 1916
Tues. Colder & Fair
Worse this A.M. Dr. came in A.M. Better in P.M. & Eve. Made beds and did dishes. Painting radiator over house. May went over Helen's. Went home in Eve.
Worse this A.M. Dr. came in A.M. Better in P.M. & Eve. Made beds and did dishes. Painting radiator over house. May went over Helen's. Went home in Eve.
November 20, 1916
Mon. Lovely
May went to school as usual.Better today thank goodness. Mother has been doing what work there is. Nell Herrick came in.
May went to school as usual.Better today thank goodness. Mother has been doing what work there is. Nell Herrick came in.
November 19, 1916
Sun. Lovely
Crazy again. E. got me some more medicine. Fred went to New York. George Hanson came in Eve. Ma & Pa came in.
Crazy again. E. got me some more medicine. Fred went to New York. George Hanson came in Eve. Ma & Pa came in.
November 18, 1916
Sat. Fine day ###
Head no better. Crazy again. E. did not work in P.M. Dr. Doane came in A.M. Went to bed early. McFarlane skipped. [?] Fred came in P.M.
Head no better. Crazy again. E. did not work in P.M. Dr. Doane came in A.M. Went to bed early. McFarlane skipped. [?] Fred came in P.M.
November 17, 1916
Fri. Snow
Head is worse. Dr. Doane came in A.M. Did not relieve me much. School does not keep. Teachers go to Claremont.
Head is worse. Dr. Doane came in A.M. Did not relieve me much. School does not keep. Teachers go to Claremont.
November 16, 1916
Thurs. Fair
do not feel very well. Headaches terribly. May spoke a piece at school. Sick in P.M. Crazy in night. Neuralgia.
do not feel very well. Headaches terribly. May spoke a piece at school. Sick in P.M. Crazy in night. Neuralgia.
November 15, 1916
Wed. Fair & Cold
E. stayed home & worked in P.M. Ironed a little in A.M. Mother came. Went home in P.M. tired. Went to bed early.
E. stayed home & worked in P.M. Ironed a little in A.M. Mother came. Went home in P.M. tired. Went to bed early.
November 14, 1916
Tues. Snow
May played with snow. Laundry came. Washed a little in A.M. May wet feet twice. Went home in Eve. Played dominoes.
May played with snow. Laundry came. Washed a little in A.M. May wet feet twice. Went home in Eve. Played dominoes.
November 13, 1916
Mon. cold & Cloudy Rain
Mr. Carter started to work putting in hot water at Mother's. E. May & I played dominoes in Eve. E. stayed in.
Mr. Carter started to work putting in hot water at Mother's. E. May & I played dominoes in Eve. E. stayed in.
November 12, 1916
Sun. Cloudy & Cold.
May went to s.S. We went home to breakfast. Stayed home all day. Went home in P.M.
May went to s.S. We went home to breakfast. Stayed home all day. Went home in P.M.
November 11, 1916
Sat. Cold & Cloudy
Eggs $.46 butter $.40 May went over to Helen's in A.M. We went to Dr. Bugbee & May had two teeth pulled. Never hurt a bit.
Eggs $.46 butter $.40 May went over to Helen's in A.M. We went to Dr. Bugbee & May had two teeth pulled. Never hurt a bit.
November 10. 1916
Fri. Lovely
Wilson still leads. Mrs. Floyd Batchelor called. Cleaned den. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother. Saw Geraldine Farrar in "Carmen." Benefit High School.
Wilson still leads. Mrs. Floyd Batchelor called. Cleaned den. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother. Saw Geraldine Farrar in "Carmen." Benefit High School.
November 9, 1916
Thurs. Lovely
Started to put cement in Pa's walk. Wilson still in lead. May got picture from school. Went home. Pearl came over.
Started to put cement in Pa's walk. Wilson still in lead. May got picture from school. Went home. Pearl came over.
November 8, 1916
Wed. Colder Fair
Not sure of Hughes after all. Fraud somewhere. Chicken Pie supper at church. Made cake. Went to walk with Mary. Went in to Mrs. Powers.
Not sure of Hughes after all. Fraud somewhere. Chicken Pie supper at church. Made cake. Went to walk with Mary. Went in to Mrs. Powers.
November 7, 1916
Tues. Lovely Election Day
Everyone out. Hughes got in. Lost bet with Ernest. Made gumpe (?) for May in Eve. Went home.
Everyone out. Hughes got in. Lost bet with Ernest. Made gumpe (?) for May in Eve. Went home.
November 6, 1916
Mon. fine
Washed a little in A.M. Mother came over. May's cold better. Went to walk with MAry Lawrence in P.M. Mother's birthday. coffee percolater,pitcher & creamer dish, lots of things. Mrs. Gallup called. May [?]
Washed a little in A.M. Mother came over. May's cold better. Went to walk with MAry Lawrence in P.M. Mother's birthday. coffee percolater,pitcher & creamer dish, lots of things. Mrs. Gallup called. May [?]
November 5, 1916
Sun. Snow
First snow storm. May is tickled to see all the snow. Stayed home from S.S. May & I went home to breakfast & dinner.
First snow storm. May is tickled to see all the snow. Stayed home from S.S. May & I went home to breakfast & dinner.
November 4, 1916
Sat. Helen's birthday
Fair day. worked like dickens all day. Raked lawn in P.M. Went down towm in Eve. with mother & May. Mother got hat at Eastman's.
Fair day. worked like dickens all day. Raked lawn in P.M. Went down towm in Eve. with mother & May. Mother got hat at Eastman's.
November 3, 1916
Fri. Colder
Terrible fire last night at Foundry. Went to Ideal & saw Madame Butterfly. Mary Pickford. Went out in P.M. with Mrs. Powers.
Terrible fire last night at Foundry. Went to Ideal & saw Madame Butterfly. Mary Pickford. Went out in P.M. with Mrs. Powers.
November 2, 1916
Thurs. Fine day
Cleaned upper hall & rug. Swept upstairs. got my hat from Ladies Shop. Never again. Foundry burned.
Cleaned upper hall & rug. Swept upstairs. got my hat from Ladies Shop. Never again. Foundry burned.
November 1, 1916
Wed. Lovely
Went to Ideal with Mother in P.M. May came in after school. Went home in Eve. Went to bed early. Ironed.
Went to Ideal with Mother in P.M. May came in after school. Went home in Eve. Went to bed early. Ironed.
October 31, 1916
Tues.
Halloween night. May went out with lanterns & kids. Gladys C. had shower at Virginia S, Gave her tea wagon. Lovely time.
Halloween night. May went out with lanterns & kids. Gladys C. had shower at Virginia S, Gave her tea wagon. Lovely time.
OCtober 30, 1916
Mon. Fine, cold.
Battle Cry of Peace at Ideal. Cosmopoitan Club had it. Went home in P.M. May's cold is better. Washed the house with hose.
Battle Cry of Peace at Ideal. Cosmopoitan Club had it. Went home in P.M. May's cold is better. Washed the house with hose.
October 29, 1916
Sun. Lovely day
May has a cold so did not go to S.S. Carl Perry brought her picture in Eve. Mother came over in P.M.
May has a cold so did not go to S.S. Carl Perry brought her picture in Eve. Mother came over in P.M.
10/27/10
October 28,1916
Sat. Lovely
Mr. Huntoon's butter came. Up to $.38. Two cases of diptheria in town. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in Eve. Got my hat.
Mr. Huntoon's butter came. Up to $.38. Two cases of diptheria in town. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in Eve. Got my hat.
October 27, 1916
Fri. Fine
Cleaned upstairs and E.'s room.Looks fine. Mended in P.M. Mother came over. Went to bed early. May May went to Ideal after school with kids. The Fairy & The Way.
Cleaned upstairs and E.'s room.Looks fine. Mended in P.M. Mother came over. Went to bed early. May May went to Ideal after school with kids. The Fairy & The Way.
October 26, 1916
Thurs. Lovely & Cold
King's Daughters Fair at Opera House. Ironed all day. Made cake for bazaar. May went over to Helen's.
King's Daughters Fair at Opera House. Ironed all day. Made cake for bazaar. May went over to Helen's.
October 25, 1916
Wed. Fine day
May is doing fine in school. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. May went over to Helen's after school. E. stayed with her.
May is doing fine in school. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. May went over to Helen's after school. E. stayed with her.
October 24, 1916
Tues. Lovely
Laundry came. Worked hard all day. Washed curtains. May went home to dinner. Mother came over.
Laundry came. Worked hard all day. Washed curtains. May went home to dinner. Mother came over.
October 23, 1916
Mon. Lovely
Washed a little in A.M. Went home to breakfast with May. Mrs. Noyes came in P.M. Mother came over. Went to bed early.
Washed a little in A.M. Went home to breakfast with May. Mrs. Noyes came in P.M. Mother came over. Went to bed early.
October 22, 1916
Sun. Cooler
May & I went home to breakfast. Did not go to S.S. Nellie & Francis called in P.M. May & I put all the potatoes in barrels & boxes.
May & I went home to breakfast. Did not go to S.S. Nellie & Francis called in P.M. May & I put all the potatoes in barrels & boxes.
October 21, 1916
Sat. Lovely Day. Cooler
Worked like the dickens all day. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in Eve. Cleaned bath room in P.M. May played all day.
Worked like the dickens all day. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in Eve. Cleaned bath room in P.M. May played all day.
10/19/10
October 20, 1916
Fri. Warm as summer
Cleaned down stairs. Went to Gossard Corset demonstration at Ideal with Mrs. Powers. Bum.
Cleaned down stairs. Went to Gossard Corset demonstration at Ideal with Mrs. Powers. Bum.
October 19, 1916
Thurs. Rain
Mrs. Manley came in A.M. Stayed 2 hours. Went home in P.M. E. did not go out. All went to bed early. Rainy Eve.
Mrs. Manley came in A.M. Stayed 2 hours. Went home in P.M. E. did not go out. All went to bed early. Rainy Eve.
October 18, 1916
Wed. Lovely
Cleaned bedroom & trunk. May & I went down town in Eve.Bought May's tan shoes size 11. $1.65. Leland's Pit. Pots.
Cleaned bedroom & trunk. May & I went down town in Eve.Bought May's tan shoes size 11. $1.65. Leland's Pit. Pots.
October 17, 1916
Tues. Windy & Cold
Ironed in A.M. Went home in P.M. Past Masters Banquet at Masonic Hall. Ernest went. Chicken Pie.
Ironed in A.M. Went home in P.M. Past Masters Banquet at Masonic Hall. Ernest went. Chicken Pie.
October 16, 1916
Mon. Lovely
Washed a little in A.M. Laundry came in P.M. May & I played school in P.M.
Washed a little in A.M. Laundry came in P.M. May & I played school in P.M.
October 15, 1916
Sun. Lovely
May went to S.S. and home to dinner. Fred went to Taunton in P.M. E. May & I went for a walk in Eve.
May went to S.S. and home to dinner. Fred went to Taunton in P.M. E. May & I went for a walk in Eve.
October 14, 1916
Sat. Beautiful
Cooked in A.M. Fred came in P.M. Mother is better. May & I went down town in Eve. May went to Josephine's.
Cooked in A.M. Fred came in P.M. Mother is better. May & I went down town in Eve. May went to Josephine's.
October 13, 1916
Fri. Rain
May is promoted to 3rd grade. Miss Johnson is teacher. Hope she does well. Went to Club at Mrs. Avery Miller's in Eve. Club Tea.
May is promoted to 3rd grade. Miss Johnson is teacher. Hope she does well. Went to Club at Mrs. Avery Miller's in Eve. Club Tea.
October 12, 1916
Thurs. Lovely day
Columbus Day. May went to Ideal in P.M. with me. School does not keep. E. does not work in P.M.
Columbus Day. May went to Ideal in P.M. with me. School does not keep. E. does not work in P.M.
October 11, 1916
Wed. Lovely
Cleaned our bedroom but [not?] windows. Tired in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Mother came in.
Cleaned our bedroom but [not?] windows. Tired in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Mother came in.
10/10/10
October 10, 1916
Tues. Lovely
Better today. Ironed in A.M. Went home in P.M. Crocheted in Eve. and sewed. Mother has cold.
Better today. Ironed in A.M. Went home in P.M. Crocheted in Eve. and sewed. Mother has cold.
October 9, 1916
Mon. Cold & Cloudy
Woke up with headache. Sick nearly all day.Mr. Huntoon [?] brought potatoes. Fred went to Taunton. Helen & Alice came in.
Woke up with headache. Sick nearly all day.Mr. Huntoon [?] brought potatoes. Fred went to Taunton. Helen & Alice came in.
10/8/10
October 8, 1916
Sun. Lovely day
Rally Day at Congo Church. May went to S.S. Exercises in her class. Went to S.S. with Mrs. Rowe. Went to walk in Eve.
Rally Day at Congo Church. May went to S.S. Exercises in her class. Went to S.S. with Mrs. Rowe. Went to walk in Eve.
October 7, 1916
Sat. Lovely
Cooked in A.M. Raked a mound of leaves in P.M. Fred came. Co. K. arrived in Eve. Big time down town. Cold.
Cooked in A.M. Raked a mound of leaves in P.M. Fred came. Co. K. arrived in Eve. Big time down town. Cold.
10/5/10
October 6, 1916
Fri. Beautiful day
Cleaned closet in our room and upstairs. Mother went to Felchville to district meeting. Mrs. Powers came in P.M. Went to walk in Eve. with E. & May.
Cleaned closet in our room and upstairs. Mother went to Felchville to district meeting. Mrs. Powers came in P.M. Went to walk in Eve. with E. & May.
October 5, 1916
Thurs. Beautiful
Preserved 9 jars of peaches and made 9 tumblers of peach jelly. May went to church to rehearse after school. to bed early.
Preserved 9 jars of peaches and made 9 tumblers of peach jelly. May went to church to rehearse after school. to bed early.
10/4/10
October 4, 1916
Wed. Beautiful day
Ironed in A.M. Tired in P.M. Went to bed. May went to Josephine's. Went to Mrs. Bennet's in Eve to P.T. Reception. Served on refreshments.
Ironed in A.M. Tired in P.M. Went to bed. May went to Josephine's. Went to Mrs. Bennet's in Eve to P.T. Reception. Served on refreshments.
10/3/10
October 3, 1916
Tues. Beautiful day
Took May to barbers in A.M. Went down town in P.M. & to Mrs. Rowes. Went to "Ever Afterward" in Eve. with Mrs. Rowe.
Took May to barbers in A.M. Went down town in P.M. & to Mrs. Rowes. Went to "Ever Afterward" in Eve. with Mrs. Rowe.
October 2, 1916
Mon. Cool & Fair
Washed a little in A.M. May goes to school P.M.s for two weeks. Paid Ione. Went to Mrs. Rowes & Annie Greenes.
Washed a little in A.M. May goes to school P.M.s for two weeks. Paid Ione. Went to Mrs. Rowes & Annie Greenes.
October 1, 1916
Sun. Cool & Fair
May went to S.S. Ernest & May went to walk in P.M. Fred went to Rochester in P.M. Wrote five letters. Went to walk.
May went to S.S. Ernest & May went to walk in P.M. Fred went to Rochester in P.M. Wrote five letters. Went to walk.
September 30, 1916
Sat. Cool & Fine
Cooked in A.M. Fred came from N.Y. in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Wesley Covell has bought Powers House.
Cooked in A.M. Fred came from N.Y. in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Wesley Covell has bought Powers House.
10/1/10
September 29, 1916
Fri. Warm & rain in P.M.
Made 9 tumblers of crab apple jelly. May stayed with Mother in P.M. Went to Mrs. Bryant's in P.M. Committee meeting of Parent Teachers.
Made 9 tumblers of crab apple jelly. May stayed with Mother in P.M. Went to Mrs. Bryant's in P.M. Committee meeting of Parent Teachers.
September 28, 1916
Thurs. Warm
Cleaned uptairs. Mrs. Powers called in P.M. Mother came over. Went to Ideal in Eve. Saw "Where are my children" Charleston Fair.
Cleaned uptairs. Mrs. Powers called in P.M. Mother came over. Went to Ideal in Eve. Saw "Where are my children" Charleston Fair.
September 27, 1916
Wed. Warm & Fair
Ironed in A.M. May & I did not wake up until 8 o' clock. Frances Aher very low. "bright's disease" "Scotty" Graham dead. May & I went to walk in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. May & I did not wake up until 8 o' clock. Frances Aher very low. "bright's disease" "Scotty" Graham dead. May & I went to walk in Eve.
September 26, 1916
Tues. Lovely
Laundry came in A.M. Went home. Visited with Mrs. Powers inP.M. Went over to Lucy's. went to walk with Mary Lawrence.
Laundry came in A.M. Went home. Visited with Mrs. Powers inP.M. Went over to Lucy's. went to walk with Mary Lawrence.
September 25, 1916
Mon. Lovely
Washed a little in A.M. May went to school as usual. Mother came in. Sewed & crocheted in Eve. May played with Sheila.
Washed a little in A.M. May went to school as usual. Mother came in. Sewed & crocheted in Eve. May played with Sheila.
September 24, 1916
Sun. Fine Day
May went to S.S. & home to dinner. Mother came over. May & Ernest went to walk in P.M. Went home in Eve.
May went to S.S. & home to dinner. Mother came over. May & Ernest went to walk in P.M. Went home in Eve.
9/29/10
September 23, 1916
Sat. Rain ###
May stayed home in A.M. Went to Helen's in P.M. Hail storm & thunder in P.M. E. went to Dodge's 1ct sale. 10lbs of coffee. Went home in P.M. Early to bed.
May stayed home in A.M. Went to Helen's in P.M. Hail storm & thunder in P.M. E. went to Dodge's 1ct sale. 10lbs of coffee. Went home in P.M. Early to bed.
September 22, 1916
Fri. Fair & Cool
Cleaned upstairs. Cooked a little. Mended in P.M. Mother came over in P.M. May went to Helen's after school.
Cleaned upstairs. Cooked a little. Mended in P.M. Mother came over in P.M. May went to Helen's after school.
September 21, 1916
Thurs. Lovely
Cooked & cleaned shed. May went to school. Likes it very much. Miss Gallup teacher. Went over to Pearl's.
Cooked & cleaned shed. May went to school. Likes it very much. Miss Gallup teacher. Went over to Pearl's.
September 20, 1916
Wed. Beautiful
Went around Mineral Street with May. Fixing fall's bridge. Ironed in A.M. Mother came over.
Went around Mineral Street with May. Fixing fall's bridge. Ironed in A.M. Mother came over.
September 19, 1916
Tues. Lovely Day
May goes to school only A.M.s for two weeks. Laundry came. Went down town in P.M. with May.
May goes to school only A.M.s for two weeks. Laundry came. Went down town in P.M. with May.
Septeber 18, 1916
Mon. Rain & Cloudy
School commenced to-day. May entered 2nd Grade. Miss Gallup teacher. Embroidered in P.M. May went to Candace [?] after school.
Note: Miss Gallup was the Great Aunt of my husband's good friend, Richard Loveless.
School commenced to-day. May entered 2nd Grade. Miss Gallup teacher. Embroidered in P.M. May went to Candace [?] after school.
Note: Miss Gallup was the Great Aunt of my husband's good friend, Richard Loveless.
9/27/10
September 17, 1916
Sun. Lovely
May did not go to S.S. Fed & Mother came over. E. May & I went to walk in P.M. Went home in Eve. Fred went to Bridgeport.
May did not go to S.S. Fed & Mother came over. E. May & I went to walk in P.M. Went home in Eve. Fred went to Bridgeport.
September 16, 1916
Sat. Cool & Fair
Cooked in A.M. May went to Helen's in A.M. Fred came in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Geo. S. gave coups to show."A Builder of Bridges." Mrs. Sawyer & Mother went to show.
Cooked in A.M. May went to Helen's in A.M. Fred came in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Geo. S. gave coups to show."A Builder of Bridges." Mrs. Sawyer & Mother went to show.
September 15, 1916
Friday Rain all day.
Finished ironing in A.M. Mother came over in P.M. May stayed with me all day. Had fine time.
Finished ironing in A.M. Mother came over in P.M. May stayed with me all day. Had fine time.
September 14, 1916
Thurs. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Mother came over. Went home. May & I went to walk in Eve. with mother. Wilbur Herrick came.
Ironed in A.M. Mother came over. Went home. May & I went to walk in Eve. with mother. Wilbur Herrick came.
September 13, 1916
Wed. Beautiful.
Ironed in A.M. Geo. Stiles gave Mother and I "coups" for show. "The House of Lies." Very good. E. stayed with May.
Ironed in A.M. Geo. Stiles gave Mother and I "coups" for show. "The House of Lies." Very good. E. stayed with May.
September 12, 1916
Tues. Lovely day
Cooked in A.M. May went over to Helen's. Embroidered in P.M. The new sidewalk is going to look fine.
Cooked in A.M. May went over to Helen's. Embroidered in P.M. The new sidewalk is going to look fine.
September 11, 1916
Mon. Lovely
Washed in A.M. Mother came over in A.M. Went to show in Eve. "The Woman He Married." Very good. Turnbill players here for week.
Washed in A.M. Mother came over in A.M. Went to show in Eve. "The Woman He Married." Very good. Turnbill players here for week.
September 10, 1916
Sun. Lovely
May went home to dinner. Mother came over in P.M. Stayed home all day. Mrs. Doanes' birthday. Went to walk.
May went home to dinner. Mother came over in P.M. Stayed home all day. Mrs. Doanes' birthday. Went to walk.
September 9, 1916
Sat. Lovely
Coked in A.M. May played with children. Went home in Eve. Went down town in Eve. with Mother & May. Saw Lucy. Called on Mrs. Powers.
Coked in A.M. May played with children. Went home in Eve. Went down town in Eve. with Mother & May. Saw Lucy. Called on Mrs. Powers.
September 8, 1916
Fri. Pleasant & cool
Cleared downstairs in A.M. Embroidered in P.M. Went home. Mother came over. Went to bed early.
Cleared downstairs in A.M. Embroidered in P.M. Went home. Mother came over. Went to bed early.
9/6/10
September 7, 1916
Thurs. Rain
Mrs. Heath came over in A.M. Stayed 11/2 hrs. Mildred came over to play with May. Went home in Eve.
Mrs. Heath came over in A.M. Stayed 11/2 hrs. Mildred came over to play with May. Went home in Eve.
September 6, 1916
Wed. Rain
May's birthday. 7 years old. Ironed in A.M. Went to bank with May. Got lots of presents. Rain coat & hat. Feels very proud.
May's birthday. 7 years old. Ironed in A.M. Went to bank with May. Got lots of presents. Rain coat & hat. Feels very proud.
September 5, 1916
Tues. Rain
Ironed in A.M. & late in P.M. Went home. May played over to Helen's. Very tired. Went to bed early. Sam came.
Ironed in A.M. & late in P.M. Went home. May played over to Helen's. Very tired. Went to bed early. Sam came.
9/3/10
September 4, 1916
Mon. Lovely Day
Labor Day. Washed in A.M. E. did not work in P.M. Fixed lock on door. Picked plums. Mr. Wheeler died last night.
Labor Day. Washed in A.M. E. did not work in P.M. Fixed lock on door. Picked plums. Mr. Wheeler died last night.
September 3, 1916
Sun. Cool
Fred came over to dinner. Mother came. May did not go to S.S. Mr. & Mrs. Smith called. Went to walk in Eve.
Fred came over to dinner. Mother came. May did not go to S.S. Mr. & Mrs. Smith called. Went to walk in Eve.
September 2, 1916
Sat. Cooler
Mowed lawn in A.M. took a nap in P.M. Saw Cora & Bill & Olive in Eve. Had great time. Also saw Beatrice Cary Sills.
Mowed lawn in A.M. took a nap in P.M. Saw Cora & Bill & Olive in Eve. Had great time. Also saw Beatrice Cary Sills.
September 1, 1916
Fri Hot
Cleaned upstairs. May went to Josephine's. Rowes & Helen's. Went over to Pearls and Lucy's in P.M. We went to walk in P.M. Fred came.
Cleaned upstairs. May went to Josephine's. Rowes & Helen's. Went over to Pearls and Lucy's in P.M. We went to walk in P.M. Fred came.
August 31, 1916
Thurs. Hot
Last day of Fair. We did not go. Saw parade in A.M. Grand. Went to bed in P.M. May gave kids star fish. went to Ideal in Eve.
Last day of Fair. We did not go. Saw parade in A.M. Grand. Went to bed in P.M. May gave kids star fish. went to Ideal in Eve.
August 30, 1916
Wed. Hot
took 7:55 train for Boston. Went in R.H. Whites. Mrs. D bought rug. got dinner at Waldorf and got home in P.M. Phyllis B. married.
took 7:55 train for Boston. Went in R.H. Whites. Mrs. D bought rug. got dinner at Waldorf and got home in P.M. Phyllis B. married.
August 29, 1916
Tues. Hot
Children found jellyfish on beach. Went in bathing. Went to Gloucester in .M. got health certificate. Saw 9ft shark.
Children found jellyfish on beach. Went in bathing. Went to Gloucester in .M. got health certificate. Saw 9ft shark.
August 28, 1916
Mon. Cold & Rainy ###
Children played in home. Very good. Tide very high. Sewed. Pinched finger. Went to bed in P.M. Sewed in Eve.
Children played in home. Very good. Tide very high. Sewed. Pinched finger. Went to bed in P.M. Sewed in Eve.
August 27, 1916
Sun. Hot
We all went to church. Heard Dr. Dewey of Minn. Very good. Turkey for dinner. Mrs. D. & I & children went to Pigeon Cove. Got starfish.
We all went to church. Heard Dr. Dewey of Minn. Very good. Turkey for dinner. Mrs. D. & I & children went to Pigeon Cove. Got starfish.
August 26, 1916
Sat. Hot
E. started for home. Stopped in boston for Ball game. Very lonesome. Stayed home. May went in bathing. Mr. & Mrs. Thayer came.
E. started for home. Stopped in boston for Ball game. Very lonesome. Stayed home. May went in bathing. Mr. & Mrs. Thayer came.
August 25, 1916
Fri. Hot
E. & May went in bathing in P.M. Went around cape by trolley. Lovely ride. E. went to Gloucester. Played cards.
E. & May went in bathing in P.M. Went around cape by trolley. Lovely ride. E. went to Gloucester. Played cards.
August 24, 1916
Thurs. Cloudy & Rain in A.M.
Not much doing. Wore blue silk poplin. Stayed home all day. "Valley" went in bathing in P.M. Played cards.
Not much doing. Wore blue silk poplin. Stayed home all day. "Valley" went in bathing in P.M. Played cards.
August 23, 1916
Wed. Hot
Took a walk to the Headlands. Dr. went home. Did not feel very well in P.M. Went to lawn party in Eve. Went to docks.
Took a walk to the Headlands. Dr. went home. Did not feel very well in P.M. Went to lawn party in Eve. Went to docks.
August 22, 1916
Tues. Hot
We all went to Gloucester in A.M. visited Woolworths and Brones[?] May and others went in bathing in P.M. Played cards in Eve.
We all went to Gloucester in A.M. visited Woolworths and Brones[?] May and others went in bathing in P.M. Played cards in Eve.
August 21, 1916
Mon. Hot
May & E. went in bathing. E. & Dr, went to Gloucester. Mrs. Weatherhead got hurt at pump. Played cards in Eve.
May & E. went in bathing. E. & Dr, went to Gloucester. Mrs. Weatherhead got hurt at pump. Played cards in Eve.
August 20, 1916
Sun. Lovely
May & Ernest went in bathing. We all went around the cape in motor boat. May & I seasick.
May & Ernest went in bathing. We all went around the cape in motor boat. May & I seasick.
August 19, 1916
Sat. Lovely
May went in bathing. Ernest & Dr. went to Boston. Children played. Went to walk in Eve. Tired.
May went in bathing. Ernest & Dr. went to Boston. Children played. Went to walk in Eve. Tired.
August 18, 1916
Fri. Hot
Ernest & May went in bathing. Stayed at hotel all day. Played cards in Eve. Ernest & Dr. went to Gloucester.
Ernest & May went in bathing. Stayed at hotel all day. Played cards in Eve. Ernest & Dr. went to Gloucester.
August 17, 1916
Thurs. Lovely Day
May went in bathing. We all went to Long Beach in P.M. Went to bed early. Very tired.
May went in bathing. We all went to Long Beach in P.M. Went to bed early. Very tired.
9/1/10
August 16, 1916
Wed. Very Hot
Started for Boston at 7 A.M. Arrived in Rockport about 6. Doanes went also. Ernest. May Mother. Arrived in Rockport for supper. Bought May's suit at Jordan Marsh. Silk dress at Filenes. E & Dr stayed to the ballgame.
Started for Boston at 7 A.M. Arrived in Rockport about 6. Doanes went also. Ernest. May Mother. Arrived in Rockport for supper. Bought May's suit at Jordan Marsh. Silk dress at Filenes. E & Dr stayed to the ballgame.
August 15, 1916
Tues. Lovely Day
Ironed in P.M. Went down town. Packed trunk in Eve. Band concert. Getting ready for Rockport.
Ironed in P.M. Went down town. Packed trunk in Eve. Band concert. Getting ready for Rockport.
August 14, 1916
Mon. Hot
Washed a little. Laundry came. Houghton's Sale. Went down town in P.M. Worked hard all day. Mother came.
Washed a little. Laundry came. Houghton's Sale. Went down town in P.M. Worked hard all day. Mother came.
8/12/10
August 12, 1916
Sat. Hot.
Mowed lawn in A.M. Cleaned house all up. Went down town in Eve. Washed kitchen floor.
Mowed lawn in A.M. Cleaned house all up. Went down town in Eve. Washed kitchen floor.
August 11, 1916
Fri. Hot
Cleaned downstairs. Washed in a.M. Went down town in P.M. Went over to Nell Herrick's in Eve.
Cleaned downstairs. Washed in a.M. Went down town in P.M. Went over to Nell Herrick's in Eve.
August 10, 1916
Thurs. Hot
Cleaned upstairs. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. Walked over to the LaFrance Building.
Cleaned upstairs. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. Walked over to the LaFrance Building.
August 9, 1916
Wed. Coller. Cooked in A.M. Worked nearly all day. May played with Helen & Alice. Sewed in P.M. Went down town in Eve.
August 8, 1916
Tues. Hot
Ironed in A.M. [2]? Agents came. May went over to Helen's. Thunder showers in P.M.
Ironed in A.M. [2]? Agents came. May went over to Helen's. Thunder showers in P.M.
August 7, 1916
Mon. Still Hot
Washed a little in A.M. Clothes came in Eve. Sewed in P.M. Went to walk in Eve.
Washed a little in A.M. Clothes came in Eve. Sewed in P.M. Went to walk in Eve.
May 6, 1916
Sun. Hot as blitzen
Mrs. Stetson's mother died. Went home to breakfast. Alice went to S.S. with May. Went home in Eve.
Mrs. Stetson's mother died. Went home to breakfast. Alice went to S.S. with May. Went home in Eve.
August 5, 1916
Sat. Hot
Mowed lawn in A.M. May played hard all day. Sewed in P.M. Went home. Mother came over.
Mowed lawn in A.M. May played hard all day. Sewed in P.M. Went home. Mother came over.
August 4, 1916
Fri. Hot.
Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Mother, May & I went over to the LaFrance Block.
Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Mother, May & I went over to the LaFrance Block.
August 3, 1916
Thurs. Cool. Got $5 for birthday
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal with Alice, Mother and May in P.M. Alice stayed to supper. Boston girls beat Springfield 7 to 16.
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal with Alice, Mother and May in P.M. Alice stayed to supper. Boston girls beat Springfield 7 to 16.
8/2/10
August 2, 1916
Wed. Cooler Band concert.
Ironed in A.M. May & I went down town in P.M. Went to Mary Wheelers new house with her. Went down town with May & Mother.
Ironed in A.M. May & I went down town in P.M. Went to Mary Wheelers new house with her. Went down town with May & Mother.
August 1, 1916
Tues. Hot
Cleaned downstairs. Clothes came. Went to bed in P.M. May played with children. Mother came over.
Cleaned downstairs. Clothes came. Went to bed in P.M. May played with children. Mother came over.
July 31, 1916
Mon. Hot as blitzen
Washed palm beach suit & white dress. Sewed in P.M. Shower in P.M. May went to Helen's. Mother came over.
Washed palm beach suit & white dress. Sewed in P.M. Shower in P.M. May went to Helen's. Mother came over.
July 30, 1916
Sun. Cooler. Cloudy
May did not go to S.S. Stayed home. Did not change dress. Mother came over in Eve. May went home.
May did not go to S.S. Stayed home. Did not change dress. Mother came over in Eve. May went home.
July 29, 1916
Sat. Cooler. Rain.
Mowed lawn. Went home in P.M. Went down town in Eve & to Ideal with Mother & May. Very good.
Mowed lawn. Went home in P.M. Went down town in Eve & to Ideal with Mother & May. Very good.
July 28, 1916
Fri. Hot
Cleaned upstairs. Mrs.Doane & mother called in P.M. shirley came over. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother & May.
Cleaned upstairs. Mrs.Doane & mother called in P.M. shirley came over. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother & May.
7/26/10
July 27, 1916
Thurs. Rain
Went home. Told Lelands we did not care to go to shack. Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Eastern Star picnic. Did not go.
Went home. Told Lelands we did not care to go to shack. Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Eastern Star picnic. Did not go.
July 26, 1916
Wed. Rain
Very muggy & sticky. Lelands invited us to got shack for 1 week, also to Eastern Star picnic. Went down in Eve.
Very muggy & sticky. Lelands invited us to got shack for 1 week, also to Eastern Star picnic. Went down in Eve.
July 25, 1916
Tues. Hot
Washed a little in A.M. Washing came. Sewed in P.M. E. & I went to B.F. to "Battle Cry of Peace" with Rowes. It was "bum"
Washed a little in A.M. Washing came. Sewed in P.M. E. & I went to B.F. to "Battle Cry of Peace" with Rowes. It was "bum"
July 24, 1916
Mon. Hot
May & I went to Claremont. Saw Mattie. Bought May 6 prs half hose. Came home at 4 P.M. Saw Dr. Edwards. Put shell on glasses.
May & I went to Claremont. Saw Mattie. Bought May 6 prs half hose. Came home at 4 P.M. Saw Dr. Edwards. Put shell on glasses.
July 23, 1916
Sun. Hot
E. went to Bennington with Lockes. May went to S.S. Went home. Went to walk in Eve. with Mother & May.
E. went to Bennington with Lockes. May went to S.S. Went home. Went to walk in Eve. with Mother & May.
July 22, 1916
Sat. Hot & Rain
Made 8 more tumblers current jelly. Sewed in P.M. May stayed at home nearly all day. She went to auction in P.M. with Pa.
Made 8 more tumblers current jelly. Sewed in P.M. May stayed at home nearly all day. She went to auction in P.M. with Pa.
July 21, 1916
Fri. hot
Marion Cutler left. Mowed grass. Ironed. Made 8 tumblers currant jelly. sewed in P.M. Mother came over.
Marion Cutler left. Mowed grass. Ironed. Made 8 tumblers currant jelly. sewed in P.M. Mother came over.
July 20, 1916
Thurs. Hot
May sick last night. Better this a.M. Went to Ideal in Eve. with May & folks. No good.
May sick last night. Better this a.M. Went to Ideal in Eve. with May & folks. No good.
7/18/10
July 19, 1916
Hot. Wed.
Marion Cutler at Mother's. Washing came. Hung them out. Went down town with Mother & May. Mother bought new dress.
Marion Cutler at Mother's. Washing came. Hung them out. Went down town with Mother & May. Mother bought new dress.
July 18, 1916
Tues. Hot.
Mother went to Frank Locke's. Washed a little. Alice Powers came over to play with May. Band Concert. Went to walk in Eve.
Mother went to Frank Locke's. Washed a little. Alice Powers came over to play with May. Band Concert. Went to walk in Eve.
July 17, 1916
Mon. Hot
Went down town in P.M. Phil Dtl's [?] Musical Show here for 3 nights. Ma May & I went to Claremont for 3 nights with the kl[?} "Ford" Went home in A.M. Pa is no better. May has got acquainted with the little girl next door Alice Powers.
Went down town in P.M. Phil Dtl's [?] Musical Show here for 3 nights. Ma May & I went to Claremont for 3 nights with the kl[?} "Ford" Went home in A.M. Pa is no better. May has got acquainted with the little girl next door Alice Powers.
July 16, 1916
Sun. Hot
Mother came over. May went to S.S. in A.M. E. May & I went to walk in Eve. Pa is not feeling well. Heat bothers him.
Mother came over. May went to S.S. in A.M. E. May & I went to walk in Eve. Pa is not feeling well. Heat bothers him.
July 15, 1916
Sat. Hot & showers
Cooked in A.M. Picked carrots. Did not go anywhere all day. Sewed in P.M. May went down town in Eve with Mother.
Cooked in A.M. Picked carrots. Did not go anywhere all day. Sewed in P.M. May went down town in Eve with Mother.
July 14, 1916
Fri Hot
Washed a little. Went home to breakfast. Mr. Powers moved into the Fleming house. Mother came over. May played with Helen.
Washed a little. Went home to breakfast. Mr. Powers moved into the Fleming house. Mother came over. May played with Helen.
July 13, 1916
Thurs. Rain in P.M.
Cleaned up stairs. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in Eve. "Peg of Ring" Sewed in P.M. Pearl came over in P.M.
Cleaned up stairs. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in Eve. "Peg of Ring" Sewed in P.M. Pearl came over in P.M.
July 12, 1916
Hot As Pepper
Ironed in A.M. May & I kept quiet in P.M. on acct of heat. Sewed in P.M. Mother came over. May, Mother & I went down town in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. May & I kept quiet in P.M. on acct of heat. Sewed in P.M. Mother came over. May, Mother & I went down town in Eve.
7/10/10
July 11, 1916
Tues. Hot as Blitzen
Washed in A.M. Two blankets. Went to "Neptune's Daughter" at Ideal with May & Mother. LaFountains took May, Mother & I to ride in Eve.
Washed in A.M. Two blankets. Went to "Neptune's Daughter" at Ideal with May & Mother. LaFountains took May, Mother & I to ride in Eve.
July 10, 1916
Mon. cloudy & Rainy
Cleaned downstairs in A.M. Helen B. & Stella Genest[?] called in P.M. May took flowers to Flower show at Library. Went home.
Cleaned downstairs in A.M. Helen B. & Stella Genest[?] called in P.M. May took flowers to Flower show at Library. Went home.
July 9, 1916
Sun. Hot
May went to S.S. E. May & I went to ride with Herricks in P.M. Went to Claremont & to Charlestown to band concert. Very good.
May went to S.S. E. May & I went to ride with Herricks in P.M. Went to Claremont & to Charlestown to band concert. Very good.
July 8, 1916
Sat. Hot
Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. May went over to Helen's. Went to bed in P.M. May was still as mouse.
Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. May went over to Helen's. Went to bed in P.M. May was still as mouse.
July 7, 1916
Fri. Hot
Mowed lawn in A.M. Went home in A.M. Mel [?] Herrick came over in P.M. Pearl & baby came in early eve.
Mowed lawn in A.M. Went home in A.M. Mel [?] Herrick came over in P.M. Pearl & baby came in early eve.
7/6/10
July 6, 1916
Thurs. Hot
Ironed in A.M. Swept upstairs. Grandpa took May down town. Went to Ideal. "Peg of the Ring" started.
Ironed in A.M. Swept upstairs. Grandpa took May down town. Went to Ideal. "Peg of the Ring" started.
July 5, 1916
Wed. Lovely day.
Washed in A.M. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother & May. Stella Hall Guest is here. May played with Helen in A.M/
Washed in A.M. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother & May. Stella Hall Guest is here. May played with Helen in A.M/
July 4, 1916
Cool & Showers Tues.
May rode in Wheeler's car in parade. Went to Fairgrounds with the Whitneys. May's car got 2nd prize. Went to Carnival in Eve.
May rode in Wheeler's car in parade. Went to Fairgrounds with the Whitneys. May's car got 2nd prize. Went to Carnival in Eve.
July 3, 1916
Hot & Showers
Washed in A.M. Made brown bread. Worked all day. Went down town in Eve. with Mother & May. Went to Gladys C. & helped trim float.
Washed in A.M. Made brown bread. Worked all day. Went down town in Eve. with Mother & May. Went to Gladys C. & helped trim float.
7/2/10
July 2, 1916
sun. Hot. Showers in P.M.
May did not go to S.S. Lucy & George came over in P.M. E. & May & I went to walk with mother in Eve.
May did not go to S.S. Lucy & George came over in P.M. E. & May & I went to walk with mother in Eve.
July 1, 1916
Sat. Hot
E. went to work. Worked nearly all. May played with Helen. went down town in Eve with mother. Mother came over.
E. went to work. Worked nearly all. May played with Helen. went down town in Eve with mother. Mother came over.
6/29/10
June 30, 1916
Fri. Hot
E. did not work. Went over to Lucy's in P.M. E & I went to "The Naked Truth" at the Opera House with Lucy & George. May went to Ideal with Mother.
E. did not work. Went over to Lucy's in P.M. E & I went to "The Naked Truth" at the Opera House with Lucy & George. May went to Ideal with Mother.
June 29, 1916
Thurs. Hot
Washed a little. Mary came over in P.M. E. did not work. Went to Claremont with Dr. D. Strawberry social at Woolsons. Band concert.
Washed a little. Mary came over in P.M. E. did not work. Went to Claremont with Dr. D. Strawberry social at Woolsons. Band concert.
6/27/10
June 28, 1916
Wed. Hot
May blew soap bubbles. She is getting brown. Sewed in P.M. Went down town in Eve & to Ideal with Mother & May.
May blew soap bubbles. She is getting brown. Sewed in P.M. Went down town in Eve & to Ideal with Mother & May.
June 27, 1916
Tues. Warm & Showers
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Co. K. went down thru Charlestown in Eve. Did not stop. Mother went to Rebeckahs May Fleming reception.
Note: I was surprised to see "thru" written this way - didn't think that spelling was around at that time.
I'm interested to read more about this "war" with Mexico. I know nothing about this.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Co. K. went down thru Charlestown in Eve. Did not stop. Mother went to Rebeckahs May Fleming reception.
Note: I was surprised to see "thru" written this way - didn't think that spelling was around at that time.
I'm interested to read more about this "war" with Mexico. I know nothing about this.
June 26, 1916
Mon. Lovely
All U.S. troops ordered to Mexican border. Co K. leaves the fort at 4:30P.M. Very sad. May helped in Library. Mary came over.
All U.S. troops ordered to Mexican border. Co K. leaves the fort at 4:30P.M. Very sad. May helped in Library. Mary came over.
June 25, 1916
Sun, Rain
May went to S.S. Gave Mrs. Baker the 5 Octs. [?] Fred came over. went to N.Y. in P.M. Pa came over. E. broke steps. Read in Eve.
May went to S.S. Gave Mrs. Baker the 5 Octs. [?] Fred came over. went to N.Y. in P.M. Pa came over. E. broke steps. Read in Eve.
June 24, 1916
Saturday Fair
Cooked in A.M. Went to picnic in P.M. at Hartness Park with May & Mrs. Rowe & children. Mothers Club and S.S. Down town in Eve. Fred came.
Cooked in A.M. Went to picnic in P.M. at Hartness Park with May & Mrs. Rowe & children. Mothers Club and S.S. Down town in Eve. Fred came.
June 23, 1916
Fri. Lovely Day
Ironed in A.M. Clyde Perkins came in P.M. Brought the painters back. Lura Smith came in. Helen came over. Went to show with Lorraine.
Ironed in A.M. Clyde Perkins came in P.M. Brought the painters back. Lura Smith came in. Helen came over. Went to show with Lorraine.
June 22, 1916
Thurs. Lovely Day
Company K. left for Fort Ethan Allen. Big celebration in Square. Very sad. Mrs. Pauline Brown presented flag. 114 men left. Biggest company in the state. Went to Ideal.
Company K. left for Fort Ethan Allen. Big celebration in Square. Very sad. Mrs. Pauline Brown presented flag. 114 men left. Biggest company in the state. Went to Ideal.
June 21, 1916
Wed. Rain in A.M. & Eve.
Co. K. still enlarging. May Fleming came over. Mowed lawn. Sewed in P.M. Went to bed early. May played with Helen.
Co. K. still enlarging. May Fleming came over. Mowed lawn. Sewed in P.M. Went to bed early. May played with Helen.
June 20, 1916
Tues. Fair & cold
Co. K. enlarging. May went to Helen's. Frances Lawrence came over. Went down town and in Lucy Doane's.
Co. K. enlarging. May went to Helen's. Frances Lawrence came over. Went down town and in Lucy Doane's.
June 19, 1916
Mon. Rain
Co. K. called out at 6:30 A.M. to go into training at Fair Grounds to await orders. Afraid of war with Mexico. Went home. Sewed in P.M.
Co. K. called out at 6:30 A.M. to go into training at Fair Grounds to await orders. Afraid of war with Mexico. Went home. Sewed in P.M.
June 18, 1916
Sun. Rain in P.M.
Guess it is going to rain all summer. May went to S.S. in A.M. thundershowers in P.M. E. May & I went to walk in Eve.
Guess it is going to rain all summer. May went to S.S. in A.M. thundershowers in P.M. E. May & I went to walk in Eve.
June 17, 1916
Sat. Rain
Went home with May to breakfast. Mother's Club & S.S. picnic postponed. May & I sewed all P.M. Mother came over in Eve.
Went home with May to breakfast. Mother's Club & S.S. picnic postponed. May & I sewed all P.M. Mother came over in Eve.
June 16, 1916
Fri. Rain
Last day of school. May got promoted to Grade 2. [Roman Numeral] Marion Cutler at Mother's. Alumni at Opera House. Did not go. Marion Roberts came in. May, Mother & I went to Ideal.
Last day of school. May got promoted to Grade 2. [Roman Numeral] Marion Cutler at Mother's. Alumni at Opera House. Did not go. Marion Roberts came in. May, Mother & I went to Ideal.
June 15, 1916
Thurs. Fair & Cold
Better today. Mended & sewed in P.M. Went home. Alice Wilder brought May's 3 dresses. Very pretty. Pa & Ma gone to Ideal. Graduation Exercises to-night.
Better today. Mended & sewed in P.M. Went home. Alice Wilder brought May's 3 dresses. Very pretty. Pa & Ma gone to Ideal. Graduation Exercises to-night.
June 14, 1916
Wed. Lovely Day
Cleaned shed and enameled screen door. Sick headache rest of day. Mother came in. E. & May went down town.
Cleaned shed and enameled screen door. Sick headache rest of day. Mother came in. E. & May went down town.
June 13, 1916
Tues. Rain
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Went home. May & I took a walk in Eve. E. went to Lodge. Mother came in.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Went home. May & I took a walk in Eve. E. went to Lodge. Mother came in.
June 12, 1916
Mon. Showers
Washed a little in a.M. Went home in P.M. Ma & Pa came over. Bertha came in. May went to Josephine Rowe's in P.M. May & I went to walk.
Washed a little in a.M. Went home in P.M. Ma & Pa came over. Bertha came in. May went to Josephine Rowe's in P.M. May & I went to walk.
6/25/10
June 11, 1916
Sun. Rain
May & I went home to breakfast. Fred went to Phila. Baccalaureate sermon at Congo Church. Rained all day.
May & I went home to breakfast. Fred went to Phila. Baccalaureate sermon at Congo Church. Rained all day.
June 10, 1916
Sat. Rain in P.M. ###
Mowed lawn in A.M. Shirley came up in P.M. Fred came in P.M. Went home in Eve.
Mowed lawn in A.M. Shirley came up in P.M. Fred came in P.M. Went home in Eve.
June 9, 1916
Fri. Rain
Swept upstairs. Took a nap in P.M. Went home. Went to Ideal in Eve with Mother & May. Shirley came up.
Swept upstairs. Took a nap in P.M. Went home. Went to Ideal in Eve with Mother & May. Shirley came up.
June 8, 1916
Thurs. Pleasant
Ironed in A.M. Enameled screen door. May went to school in P.M. May Fleming came over.
Ironed in A.M. Enameled screen door. May went to school in P.M. May Fleming came over.
June 7, 1916
Wed. cool & Fair
Enameled gas stove. Looks fine. Mother May & I went down town in Eve. Bought May white dress.
Enameled gas stove. Looks fine. Mother May & I went down town in Eve. Bought May white dress.
June 6, 1916
Tues. Nice Day
Cleaned downstairs. Painters still here. E. went to Lodge. Eliz. LaMontague died at Springfield, Mass.
Cleaned downstairs. Painters still here. E. went to Lodge. Eliz. LaMontague died at Springfield, Mass.
June 5, 1916
Mon. Nice day
Thunder showers. Mary Leland has a little girl. Lightening struck Leon Cutter. Very low. Went to Helen's.
Thunder showers. Mary Leland has a little girl. Lightening struck Leon Cutter. Very low. Went to Helen's.
June 4, 1916
Sun. Cool & Fair
May went to S.S. and over to Helen's in P.M. I went to walk in P.M. with kids. E. May & I went in Eve. Wrote to Rockport in Eve.
Note: Rockport, MA is where they go on vacation every year. I assume she is writing to book rooms.
May went to S.S. and over to Helen's in P.M. I went to walk in P.M. with kids. E. May & I went in Eve. Wrote to Rockport in Eve.
Note: Rockport, MA is where they go on vacation every year. I assume she is writing to book rooms.
June 3, 1916
Sat. Rainy
Painters on the piazza all day. Little bird in nest did not move. Mother came in. Sawyer finished Mother's hall. Helen came over to see May.
Painters on the piazza all day. Little bird in nest did not move. Mother came in. Sawyer finished Mother's hall. Helen came over to see May.
June 2, 1916
Fri. Cool & Fair
Mr. Carroll put in gas stove. Painters here. E. went fishing with Roscow W. in car to Windham. Ma & Pa May & I went to ride in Eve. with Putnams.
Mr. Carroll put in gas stove. Painters here. E. went fishing with Roscow W. in car to Windham. Ma & Pa May & I went to ride in Eve. with Putnams.
June 1, 1916
Thurs Lovely Day
May did not go to school. Slept over. Mr.Sawyer started to paint house also Putnam's. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Lorraine & Mother.
May did not go to school. Slept over. Mr.Sawyer started to paint house also Putnam's. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Lorraine & Mother.
6/23/10
May 31, 1916
Wed. Cool & Fair
May coughed quite a bit last night. Lucy stopped in P.M. Mother came over. went down town in Eve with May & Mother.
May coughed quite a bit last night. Lucy stopped in P.M. Mother came over. went down town in Eve with May & Mother.
May 30, 1916
Tues. Cloudy & Rainy
Memorial Day. Sewed on May's coat in A.M. Went down town with May. Fred went to N. Y. Went down town with May. Olive came up. Went to ride with Dodges. Ideal in Eve with them, Mother & May.
Memorial Day. Sewed on May's coat in A.M. Went down town with May. Fred went to N. Y. Went down town with May. Olive came up. Went to ride with Dodges. Ideal in Eve with them, Mother & May.
May 29, 1916
Mon. Lovely & Hot
Washed in A.M. Mother & I went to exercises at May's school. May spoke very nicely. She went over to play with kids after. Went to show with Mother in Eve. "The Sultan's Daughter"
Washed in A.M. Mother & I went to exercises at May's school. May spoke very nicely. She went over to play with kids after. Went to show with Mother in Eve. "The Sultan's Daughter"
May 28, 1916
Sun. Lovely & Cool
May & I went home to breakfast. Fred came over. Fred has Pictures taken. Very good. Miss Roberts & Fred over to lunch in Eve.
May & I went home to breakfast. Fred came over. Fred has Pictures taken. Very good. Miss Roberts & Fred over to lunch in Eve.
May 27, 1916
Sat. Lovely & Cool
Mowed lawn in A.M. Cooked in A.M. Mrs. Wilder came. Ordered 3 dresses for May. Fred came in P.M. Went down town in Eve.
Mowed lawn in A.M. Cooked in A.M. Mrs. Wilder came. Ordered 3 dresses for May. Fred came in P.M. Went down town in Eve.
May 26, 1916
Fri. Lovely Day
Swept in A.M. downstairs. Jessie Hill died at Elmira. Went home in A.M. May still coughs.Mrs. Barnum & Lorraine came in P.M. Mrs.B. sent over ice-cream.
Swept in A.M. downstairs. Jessie Hill died at Elmira. Went home in A.M. May still coughs.Mrs. Barnum & Lorraine came in P.M. Mrs.B. sent over ice-cream.
May 25, 1916
Thurs. Cool & Lovely
May went to Dorothy's after school. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. Very good. May is better. May Fleming came in. Sewed in P.M.
May went to Dorothy's after school. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. Very good. May is better. May Fleming came in. Sewed in P.M.
May 24, 1916
Wed. Cold & Fair
Dorothy came to play with May after school. Jessie Hill very low at Elmira, NY. Mother , May & I went down town.
Dorothy came to play with May after school. Jessie Hill very low at Elmira, NY. Mother , May & I went down town.
5/23/10
May 23, 1916
Tues. Lovely day
Stayed home all day. Sewed on May's coat & dresses. saw Mr. & Mrs. Corbett go by. Ironed in A. M. May went to Eva's.
Stayed home all day. Sewed on May's coat & dresses. saw Mr. & Mrs. Corbett go by. Ironed in A. M. May went to Eva's.
May 22, 1916
Mon. Saw Jim Corbitt
Felt fine all day. Washed a little in A.M. May went over to Josephine Rowe's after school. Sewed all P.M. went home in Eve.
Felt fine all day. Washed a little in A.M. May went over to Josephine Rowe's after school. Sewed all P.M. went home in Eve.
May 21, 1916
Sun. Lovely Day
We went home to breakfast. E. & May went after violets in P.M. Pearl & children came over. Fred went to Brattleboro in P.M. Went to walk in Eve.
We went home to breakfast. E. & May went after violets in P.M. Pearl & children came over. Fred went to Brattleboro in P.M. Went to walk in Eve.
May 20, 1916
Sat. Lovely Day
May played all day with Helen. Jessie Hill sick in Elvira. Fred came in P.M. Went down town in Eve.
May played all day with Helen. Jessie Hill sick in Elvira. Fred came in P.M. Went down town in Eve.
May 19, 1916
Planted May's nasturtiums. in A.M. On the bum again. Mrs. B. & Miss Greene came in P.M. Went down town.
May 18, 1916
Thurs. Pleasant & cool
Went down town in P.M. Met May after school. Went to Ideal ineve. with mother & Pa. Very cold in eve.
Went down town in P.M. Met May after school. Went to Ideal ineve. with mother & Pa. Very cold in eve.
May 17, 1916
Wed. Rain
Cooked in A.M. Went over to Mrs. Barnum's in P.M. May came over after school. Went home in Eve.
Cooked in A.M. Went over to Mrs. Barnum's in P.M. May came over after school. Went home in Eve.
May 16, 1916
Tues Rained
Sick nearly all day. Cold in head. Feel bum. E. & May ate over home. Ma & Pa came over. May went to school.
Sick nearly all day. Cold in head. Feel bum. E. & May ate over home. Ma & Pa came over. May went to school.
May 15, 1916
Mon. Rained
May goes to school all day now. Mother came over. May & I went over to Mary's and Pearls after supper. Went home in Eve.
May goes to school all day now. Mother came over. May & I went over to Mary's and Pearls after supper. Went home in Eve.
May 14, 1916
Sun. Lovely
Fred & May went down town to see Grandpa at office. May went home to dinner. We went to Bellows Falls with Rowes in P.M. Fred & Roberts came in Eve.
Note: "Roberts" is Marion Roberts. She and Fred marry a few years later.
Fred & May went down town to see Grandpa at office. May went home to dinner. We went to Bellows Falls with Rowes in P.M. Fred & Roberts came in Eve.
Note: "Roberts" is Marion Roberts. She and Fred marry a few years later.
5/13/10
May 13, 1916
Sat Lovely Day ###
Sick nearly all day. All discouraged. Better in P.M. Fred came from Boston in P.M. Nell Herrick stopped. Ma came over.
Sick nearly all day. All discouraged. Better in P.M. Fred came from Boston in P.M. Nell Herrick stopped. Ma came over.
5/12/10
May 12, 1916
Fri Lovely Day
Better today. Sewed on May's coat. May & Grandma went to Ideal to kids circus. Fake. May went to Helen's after she came home.
Better today. Sewed on May's coat. May & Grandma went to Ideal to kids circus. Fake. May went to Helen's after she came home.
May 11, 1916
Thurs Cool & Fair
Sick all day - tonsillitis. E. & May ate over home. Mother came over. Knickerbocker Stock Co. at Opera House for week.
Sick all day - tonsillitis. E. & May ate over home. Mother came over. Knickerbocker Stock Co. at Opera House for week.
May 10, 1916
Wed Pleasant
Cold is worse. Cooked a little in A.M. May went down town in P.M. & got some books. Mother came over in Eve. Gertrude F. came.
Cold is worse. Cooked a little in A.M. May went down town in P.M. & got some books. Mother came over in Eve. Gertrude F. came.
May 9, 1916
Tues Lovely Day
May went to school in A.M. Mother came over. Got a little cold. Sore throat. Worked out doors. May went down town in P.M. E. went to Lodge.
May went to school in A.M. Mother came over. Got a little cold. Sore throat. Worked out doors. May went down town in P.M. E. went to Lodge.
May 8, 1916
Mon Pleasant
Washed little in A.M. Went down town in P.M. Miss Greene & Pa came over mother came in P.M. Went home in Eve. Fred went to Fitchburg.
Washed little in A.M. Went down town in P.M. Miss Greene & Pa came over mother came in P.M. Went home in Eve. Fred went to Fitchburg.
May 7, 1916
Sun. Fair & Showers
May went home to dinner. Fred & Ma came over. Marion Roberts & Fred to brunch[?] in Eve. Swell feed. Went home after.
May went home to dinner. Fred & Ma came over. Marion Roberts & Fred to brunch[?] in Eve. Swell feed. Went home after.
May 6, 1916
Sat. Hot & pleasant
E. did not work yesterday. Went fishing. caught 33. Kids dressed up again. May-mother & I went down town in Eve. Fred came.
E. did not work yesterday. Went fishing. caught 33. Kids dressed up again. May-mother & I went down town in Eve. Fred came.
May 5, 1916
Fri Lovely Day
Teacher's Convention. School did not keep. The children dressed in lon clothes. Mr. Wheeler took their picture. "Little Lord Fauntleroy" at Opera House.
Teacher's Convention. School did not keep. The children dressed in lon clothes. Mr. Wheeler took their picture. "Little Lord Fauntleroy" at Opera House.
May 4, 1916
Thurs beautiful day
Mother & I went to May fete at school grounds. May was sun bonnet baby. Awfully cute. Pa starts working nights Jake Purdys. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve.
Mother & I went to May fete at school grounds. May was sun bonnet baby. Awfully cute. Pa starts working nights Jake Purdys. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve.
5/2/10
May 3,1916
Cloudy in A.M. Rain in P.M.
Sewed in A.M. May & I went down town. May fete postponed. Went to Ideal in P.M. Pa has new job tomorrow. Sam came. Went to School food sale with May Leland. Mrs. .mby[?] Mrs. Hoppe. Mrs. Cook.
Sewed in A.M. May & I went down town. May fete postponed. Went to Ideal in P.M. Pa has new job tomorrow. Sam came. Went to School food sale with May Leland. Mrs. .mby[?] Mrs. Hoppe. Mrs. Cook.
May 2, 1916
Lovely Day Tues
Sewed on May's sunbonnet dress and fixed my brown skirt. Sewed buttons on shoes. Went home to dinner. May went over to Francis.
Sewed on May's sunbonnet dress and fixed my brown skirt. Sewed buttons on shoes. Went home to dinner. May went over to Francis.
May 1, 1916
Mon. Lovely Day
May & Helen made May baskets. Washed a little in A.M. Mother came over to dinner. Lucy came over in Eve. The children hung baskets.
May & Helen made May baskets. Washed a little in A.M. Mother came over to dinner. Lucy came over in Eve. The children hung baskets.
April 30, 1916
Sun Lovely
May did not go to S.S. She coughs quite a bit. Went home to breakfast with May. Pa went to Doane's in P.M. Tired.
May did not go to S.S. She coughs quite a bit. Went home to breakfast with May. Pa went to Doane's in P.M. Tired.
4/28/10
April 29, 1916
Sat. Fair & Showers
Cleaned kitchen May played with Helen. Went to rehearsal at school. in P.M. Went down town in Eve. with mother.
Cleaned kitchen May played with Helen. Went to rehearsal at school. in P.M. Went down town in Eve. with mother.
April 28, 1916
Fri Rained
Swept all through. Mother came over to diner. Got some new ink & pens. Altrurian at Gertrude Finn's. May Barnum came in.
Swept all through. Mother came over to diner. Got some new ink & pens. Altrurian at Gertrude Finn's. May Barnum came in.
April 27, 1915
Thurs Cloudy
Went down town in P.M. Ma went into Lucy's. May went to school in P.M. Miss G. went to Ideal in Eve. with Ma, Pa & I. E bought ice [card?]
Went down town in P.M. Ma went into Lucy's. May went to school in P.M. Miss G. went to Ideal in Eve. with Ma, Pa & I. E bought ice [card?]
April 26, 1916
Wed. Cloudy & Rain
Ironed all A.M. until 2-30.Mother came over to dinner. Bertha came in. May went over to Josephine R[?] after school. Gertrude Finn came over.
Ironed all A.M. until 2-30.Mother came over to dinner. Bertha came in. May went over to Josephine R[?] after school. Gertrude Finn came over.
April 25, 1916
Tues. Beautiful day
Washed in A.M. Seemed good to see sun. May has a little cold. Francis Mary & Merrick came over to see May. Mary came over.
Washed in A.M. Seemed good to see sun. May has a little cold. Francis Mary & Merrick came over to see May. Mary came over.
April 24, 1916
Mon. Rain
Will it ever stop raining? May & I did not get up until 9-10. Some sleep. Mother came in A.M. Mary came over. Strawberries for supper.
Will it ever stop raining? May & I did not get up until 9-10. Some sleep. Mother came in A.M. Mary came over. Strawberries for supper.
April 23, 1916
Sunday Rain Easter
Rained all day. Mr. Barnum spent day with us. E. & I went to concert at Congo. Church. May spoke very nicely. Sat with Doanes.
Rained all day. Mr. Barnum spent day with us. E. & I went to concert at Congo. Church. May spoke very nicely. Sat with Doanes.
4/22/10
April 22, 1916
Sat Rain
Feel fine. Worked in A.M. Went down town in P.M. and bought dining room curtains. Went down town in Eve. with Lucy.
Feel fine. Worked in A.M. Went down town in P.M. and bought dining room curtains. Went down town in Eve. with Lucy.
4/20/10
April 21, 1916
Fri. Rain
Sick in A.M. We went home to breakfast. Better in P.M. Carried Mother's dinner to her. Went to bed early. Tired.
Sick in A.M. We went home to breakfast. Better in P.M. Carried Mother's dinner to her. Went to bed early. Tired.
April 20, 1916
Thurs. Lovely Day
Sick all day. Got some medicine of [sic] Dr. Doane. Better to-ward night. Can't sleep nights. May & E. raked yard.
Sick all day. Got some medicine of [sic] Dr. Doane. Better to-ward night. Can't sleep nights. May & E. raked yard.
April 19, 1916
Wed. Beautiful Day
Feel better to-day. Worked hard all day. May & I went down town in Eve. Bought curtains at Lelands.
Feel better to-day. Worked hard all day. May & I went down town in Eve. Bought curtains at Lelands.
April 18, 1916
Tues. Pleasant
Washed three windows and worked all day. Getting settled slowly. Got a card from Mrs. B. Sewed fringe on rug.
Washed three windows and worked all day. Getting settled slowly. Got a card from Mrs. B. Sewed fringe on rug.
April 17, 1916
Mon. Cloudy ###
Did a big washing in P.M. Went to bed in P.M. Sewed fringe on rug. May & I went home in Eve. Mother better.
Did a big washing in P.M. Went to bed in P.M. Sewed fringe on rug. May & I went home in Eve. Mother better.
April 16, 1916
Sun. Palm Sunday Warm
May went to S.S. Fred & Pa came over. Worked nearly all day. May went to walk with Mrs. Warner & Mildred. Fred went to Phila.
May went to S.S. Fred & Pa came over. Worked nearly all day. May went to walk with Mrs. Warner & Mildred. Fred went to Phila.
4/18/10
April 15, 1916
Sat. Lovely
May went down town in P.M. Played in A.M. Ate dinner in new home for first time. Went down town in Eve. with May.
May went down town in P.M. Played in A.M. Ate dinner in new home for first time. Went down town in Eve. with May.
April 14, 1916
Fri. Rainy & Snow
Mother is better. We all ate over home. Worked all day. Wrote Alt. paper on life of Lincoln. Club at E. Lafford's. Ironed.
Mother is better. We all ate over home. Worked all day. Wrote Alt. paper on life of Lincoln. Club at E. Lafford's. Ironed.
April 13, 1916
Thurs. Lovely Day
Mother is some better. Dr. D. came up. Seems as if we would never get settled. Worked all day. Tired all right.
Mother is some better. Dr. D. came up. Seems as if we would never get settled. Worked all day. Tired all right.
April 12, 1916
Wed. Lovely Day
Mildred came over to play with May in A.M. May went to school in P.M. Pa came over in Eve. We worked hard to beat band.
Mildred came over to play with May in A.M. May went to school in P.M. Pa came over in Eve. We worked hard to beat band.
April 11, 1916
Tues. Pleasant
Cleaned the Buck House so it shines. Went home in Eve. Flora Covell & Bob Finn came in. Tired.
Cleaned the Buck House so it shines. Went home in Eve. Flora Covell & Bob Finn came in. Tired.
April 10, 1916
Mon. Lovely Day
Moved from Buck House to Perkins House. Armstrong moved us. Some job. May went to school in A.M. P.M.s after this.
Moved from Buck House to Perkins House. Armstrong moved us. Some job. May went to school in A.M. P.M.s after this.
4/9/10
April 9, 1916
Sun.
Snowed all day. Went to station in Taxi. Started home at 2-05. Mrs. Jones called up. Got home at 4. E. & Fred to meet us.
Snowed all day. Went to station in Taxi. Started home at 2-05. Mrs. Jones called up. Got home at 4. E. & Fred to meet us.
April 8, 1916
Sat. Cold & Windy
May & Miriam wrote letter. Helped Olive in A.M. We all went to movies in P.M. and shopping. Mr. & Mrs. Jones came in Eve. Played 500.
May & Miriam wrote letter. Helped Olive in A.M. We all went to movies in P.M. and shopping. Mr. & Mrs. Jones came in Eve. Played 500.
4/7/10
April 7, 1916
Fri Lovely Day
Mrs. Dodge, Miriam, May & I went to Keene in P.M. Did not know we were going until noon. Had to hustle.
Mrs. Dodge, Miriam, May & I went to Keene in P.M. Did not know we were going until noon. Had to hustle.
April 6, 1916
Thurs.
May played in P.M. Went to school in A.M. Cleaned the parlor & den. Cleaned some rugs. Mary came in.
May played in P.M. Went to school in A.M. Cleaned the parlor & den. Cleaned some rugs. Mary came in.
April 5, 1916
Wed Fine day - cold
Went to Ideal in P.M. with May & Lucy & Mrs D. Mr. Perkins went home in P.M. Took a day off.
Went to Ideal in P.M. with May & Lucy & Mrs D. Mr. Perkins went home in P.M. Took a day off.
4/4/10
April 4, 1916
Tues. Pleasant
Ironed a little. Mrs. Perkins stopped in A.M. Edna B. dead. Joe is going to have Mary. Went home.
Note: I wonder if Joe is a relative of Edna and Mary is Edna's daughter that he will now have? On April 5 1915 Ada wrote " Mr. Bingham died" so perhaps Mary just became an orphan..
Ironed a little. Mrs. Perkins stopped in A.M. Edna B. dead. Joe is going to have Mary. Went home.
Note: I wonder if Joe is a relative of Edna and Mary is Edna's daughter that he will now have? On April 5 1915 Ada wrote " Mr. Bingham died" so perhaps Mary just became an orphan..
April 3, 1916
Mon. Cloudy & Rainy
Washed a little in A.M. Packed lots of things. Went over to Lucy's. Edna Bingham very sick. went over to house.
Washed a little in A.M. Packed lots of things. Went over to Lucy's. Edna Bingham very sick. went over to house.
April 2, 1916
Sun. Pleasant
May did not go to S.S. Mr. & Mrs. Perkins came. Went over to May Fleming's and we looked at house. Went home.
May did not go to S.S. Mr. & Mrs. Perkins came. Went over to May Fleming's and we looked at house. Went home.
April 1, 1916
Sat. Pleasant & Windy
Cooked in A.M. Lucy came in. Took up carpets. Went home in Eve. Ma & Pa came over in Eve.
Cooked in A.M. Lucy came in. Took up carpets. Went home in Eve. Ma & Pa came over in Eve.
March 31, 1916
Fri. Pleasant
Worked hard all day. Cleaned upstairs. Went over to Mary's in P.M. Went to Alt. Club in Eve at Mrs. Albees.
Note: Alt. Club is Altrurian or Alturian's Club - a "good works" women's social club.
Worked hard all day. Cleaned upstairs. Went over to Mary's in P.M. Went to Alt. Club in Eve at Mrs. Albees.
Note: Alt. Club is Altrurian or Alturian's Club - a "good works" women's social club.
March 30, 1916
Thurs. Cold & Pleasant
May - Mother & I went to Claremont. Saw Ray & Mattie's father. Bought May's new glasses. Went to Woolworth's of course.
May - Mother & I went to Claremont. Saw Ray & Mattie's father. Bought May's new glasses. Went to Woolworth's of course.
March 29, 1916
Wed. Lovely
May is better. Went out a little to-day. Went home in P.M. Took over some things in eve. Sheila came.
May is better. Went out a little to-day. Went home in P.M. Took over some things in eve. Sheila came.
3/27/10
March 28, 1916
Tues Lovely day
May is better. Stayed in all day. Cleaned the attic. Ernest's teeth look fine. Lucy came over. Ma & Pa came in Eve. Sheila came to play with May. LaFountain Woolsen bought Adna Brown.
Note: Adna Brown Hotel was the largest in Springfield. It was burned down by an arsonist several years ago.
Adna Brown Hotel
May is better. Stayed in all day. Cleaned the attic. Ernest's teeth look fine. Lucy came over. Ma & Pa came in Eve. Sheila came to play with May. LaFountain Woolsen bought Adna Brown.
Note: Adna Brown Hotel was the largest in Springfield. It was burned down by an arsonist several years ago.
Adna Brown Hotel
March 27, 1916
Mon. Beautiful day
Washed a little in A.M. Worked all day. We are going to buy Jacob's gas stove. Mary & Francis came over in A.M. May is better.
Washed a little in A.M. Worked all day. We are going to buy Jacob's gas stove. Mary & Francis came over in A.M. May is better.
March 26, 1916
Sun. Just like summer
May did not go to S.S. on account of cold. Pa came in. E. went to Dr. Lockes in A.M. Julian and Mary came in Eve.
May did not go to S.S. on account of cold. Pa came in. E. went to Dr. Lockes in A.M. Julian and Mary came in Eve.
3/26/10
March 25, 1916
Sat. Very warm
Cleaned all around & cooked. Worked all day. Tickled to pieces that we can have the Perkins House. Mary came over & Mother in P.M.
Cleaned all around & cooked. Worked all day. Tickled to pieces that we can have the Perkins House. Mary came over & Mother in P.M.
March 24, 1916
Fri Warm & Fine
May sick in A. M. Sick to her stomach. Did not go to school. Last day of school. Mr. P. telephoned we could have house. Mrs. B came in P.M. Went to show with Mrs.B. Mother & May.
May sick in A. M. Sick to her stomach. Did not go to school. Last day of school. Mr. P. telephoned we could have house. Mrs. B came in P.M. Went to show with Mrs.B. Mother & May.
March 23, 1916
Thurs. Lovely Day
Visited May's school in A.M. Enjoyed it immensely. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Went to bed early. May has cold.
Visited May's school in A.M. Enjoyed it immensely. Mother, May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Went to bed early. May has cold.
3/21/10
March 22, 1916
Wed. Snow all day
May & I went home in P.M. Made pillow slips. Went home in A.M. & told mother about show. Heard from Mr. Perkins. Others ahead of us.
May & I went home in P.M. Made pillow slips. Went home in A.M. & told mother about show. Heard from Mr. Perkins. Others ahead of us.
March 21, 1916
Tues Lovely Day
May went to school as usual. Francis Mary came in P.M. Went home & over to Lucy's in P.M. Lucy, Arthur, Miss G. May & I went to show. Great.
May went to school as usual. Francis Mary came in P.M. Went home & over to Lucy's in P.M. Lucy, Arthur, Miss G. May & I went to show. Great.
March 20, 1916
Mon. Lovely Day ###
Washed a little. Went home in P.M. with May. Mary came over in A.M. The Gene MacCliffe Stock Co. all this week.
Note: Could also be "Jere" or "Jene"
Washed a little. Went home in P.M. with May. Mary came over in A.M. The Gene MacCliffe Stock Co. all this week.
Note: Could also be "Jere" or "Jene"
March 19, 1916
Sun. Cold
May went to Sunday School. Went home to dinner. Pa has neuralgia in face. Went home in P.M. Did not go out in eve.
May went to Sunday School. Went home to dinner. Pa has neuralgia in face. Went home in P.M. Did not go out in eve.
March 18, 1916
Sat. Lovely Cold Day
May played out in A.M. with Frances & Sheila. Ben went back at noon. Morses going to leave town. Wrote to Clyde Perkins about house. Went down town.
Note: Ada & Ernest are renting but are interested in buying a house. That is what she has written to Clyde -presumably the owner - about.
May played out in A.M. with Frances & Sheila. Ben went back at noon. Morses going to leave town. Wrote to Clyde Perkins about house. Went down town.
Note: Ada & Ernest are renting but are interested in buying a house. That is what she has written to Clyde -presumably the owner - about.
March 17, 1916
Fri Cold & Windy
We all stayed over home to dinner.Tired today. E. has cold. May went to school as usual. Pa has toothache & headache. Went to bed early.
We all stayed over home to dinner.Tired today. E. has cold. May went to school as usual. Pa has toothache & headache. Went to bed early.
3/18/10
March 16, 1916
Thurs. Cold & Windy
Went down town in A.M. {...by?} came to look at house. May went to Ideal with Mrs. B. & mother. E & I went to Alturian Ball. Had a lovely time.
Went down town in A.M. {...by?} came to look at house. May went to Ideal with Mrs. B. & mother. E & I went to Alturian Ball. Had a lovely time.
March 15, 1916
Wed. Snowed all day
Went to Ideal in P.M. with May & Lucy. E. is cross with me. May & I went home in Eve. Went down town. Harvey Slade died.
Went to Ideal in P.M. with May & Lucy. E. is cross with me. May & I went home in Eve. Went down town. Harvey Slade died.
3/13/10
March 14,1916
Tues. Snow in P.M.
May & I went home in P.M. Uncle Ben came over in A.M. Frances Mary took supper with May. I went home in Eve.
May & I went home in P.M. Uncle Ben came over in A.M. Frances Mary took supper with May. I went home in Eve.
March 13, 1916
Mon. snow in A.M.
May went to school as usual. We went home in P.M. Ma & Pa went to Ideal in Eve. May & I went over to Mary's in Eve. Uncle Ben came.
Note: Ben is Ada's mother's brother - one of two - the other is Sam.
May went to school as usual. We went home in P.M. Ma & Pa went to Ideal in Eve. May & I went over to Mary's in Eve. Uncle Ben came.
Note: Ben is Ada's mother's brother - one of two - the other is Sam.
March 12, 1916
Sun. Lovely
May went home. I went to church in a.M. Mr. & Mrs. B. called. We all went home in Eve.
May went home. I went to church in a.M. Mr. & Mrs. B. called. We all went home in Eve.
3/10/10
March 11, 1916
Sat. Lovely Day
Went over to Lucy in A.M. Rec'd invite to "Corset Tea" at Lizah Slacks. Did not go. Went home. May played with kids all A.M. May & I went down town.
Went over to Lucy in A.M. Rec'd invite to "Corset Tea" at Lizah Slacks. Did not go. Went home. May played with kids all A.M. May & I went down town.
March 10, 1916
Friday Lovely Day
Went home in P.M. and sewed. Jessie W. called. May played with Francis awhile. Mary & children came over. Pearl taken to hospital.
Went home in P.M. and sewed. Jessie W. called. May played with Francis awhile. Mary & children came over. Pearl taken to hospital.
March 9, 1916
Thurs. Snow in A.M.
Mother & May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Went home in Eve with May and crocheted on insertion.
Mother & May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Went home in Eve with May and crocheted on insertion.
3/8/10
March 8, 1916
Wed. Lovely in A.M. Snowed in P.M.
May wore new brown serge dress. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Lucy - Miss G. & Miss Wendlyn. May went home. Mrs Smith gives party to bridge club. The wood came. Jewett brought it.
May wore new brown serge dress. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Lucy - Miss G. & Miss Wendlyn. May went home. Mrs Smith gives party to bridge club. The wood came. Jewett brought it.
March 7, 1916
Tues. Cloudy Little snow & rain
Town Meeting Day
Ironed in A.M. Mother - Mary & Mary Leland Lawrence came in P.M. May went over to see Frances Mary. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother.
Town Meeting Day
Ironed in A.M. Mother - Mary & Mary Leland Lawrence came in P.M. May went over to see Frances Mary. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother.
March 6, 1916
Mon. Cold & Fair
May started school in A.M. for March. Mary Leland bought Tennyson's house. Finished May's brown dress. We went home in P.M.
May started school in A.M. for March. Mary Leland bought Tennyson's house. Finished May's brown dress. We went home in P.M.
March 5, 1916
Sun Cold & Fair
E. went to dentist's Locke's [sic] in A.M. Miss G. came in. Pa came in. Mabel Perry's funeral in P.M. We all went home in Eve. Strike still on.
E. went to dentist's Locke's [sic] in A.M. Miss G. came in. Pa came in. Mabel Perry's funeral in P.M. We all went home in Eve. Strike still on.
3/3/10
March 4, 1916
Sat. Lovely
Helen & Sheila came to play with May. Gear Shaper strike also girls from J.T. Slacks. Went home in P.M. May & I went down town.
Helen & Sheila came to play with May. Gear Shaper strike also girls from J.T. Slacks. Went home in P.M. May & I went down town.
March 3, 1916
Fri. Lovely Day
May went down town in A.M. Went over home in P.M. and sewed. Fred Wheeler bought Ed Hill's house. e. May & I went to Ideal in Eve.
May went down town in A.M. Went over home in P.M. and sewed. Fred Wheeler bought Ed Hill's house. e. May & I went to Ideal in Eve.
3/1/10
March 2, 1916
Thurs. Snow
Company A Masque Ball. Sheila came over in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal in P.M. with Lucy & Miss G. May came in after school. Mabel Perry committed suicide by gas.
Company A Masque Ball. Sheila came over in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal in P.M. with Lucy & Miss G. May came in after school. Mabel Perry committed suicide by gas.
March 1, 1916
Wed. Cold & Fair
Mrs. Barney, Mrs. Baker & Sheila came over in A.M. Went home & sewed in P.M. Shirley came home with May. Went down town in Eve. Pa & Ma gone to Ideal.
Mrs. Barney, Mrs. Baker & Sheila came over in A.M. Went home & sewed in P.M. Shirley came home with May. Went down town in Eve. Pa & Ma gone to Ideal.
February 29, 1916
Tuesday Cold & Fair
Cannot write on this page again. [5 year diary] May went down town in a.M. Went home in P.M. & sewed. Bought brogue shoes in P.M. We went home in Eve. Miss G. came over.
Cannot write on this page again. [5 year diary] May went down town in a.M. Went home in P.M. & sewed. Bought brogue shoes in P.M. We went home in Eve. Miss G. came over.
February 28, 1916
Monday Cold & Windy
Did not send May to school. too rough. We went home in P.M. Cut out May's brown dress. Came out fine. Mary came over in Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Smith gone to Boston.
Did not send May to school. too rough. We went home in P.M. Cut out May's brown dress. Came out fine. Mary came over in Eve. Mr. & Mrs. Smith gone to Boston.
February 27, 1916
Sun. Very cold
Miss G. & Fred came in. Lucy came over. Fred went to Spring City, Penn. E & I went up to Mrs. Dodge's to lunch in Eve. Olive and Clare{?} here. May went home to dinner & supper.
Miss G. & Fred came in. Lucy came over. Fred went to Spring City, Penn. E & I went up to Mrs. Dodge's to lunch in Eve. Olive and Clare{?} here. May went home to dinner & supper.
February 26, 1916
Sat. Rain & Snow
Fred came from Montreal in A.M. Sick headache all last night. High School Bazaar at Opera House. We all went home to supper. Steamed clams.
Fred came from Montreal in A.M. Sick headache all last night. High School Bazaar at Opera House. We all went home to supper. Steamed clams.
February 25, 1916
Fri. Rain & Snow
Swept in A.M. Head aches badly. went to bed in P.M. Pearl & Harry have a son. May & I went to Little Masquerade Dancing Class Ball. May enjoyed it.
Swept in A.M. Head aches badly. went to bed in P.M. Pearl & Harry have a son. May & I went to Little Masquerade Dancing Class Ball. May enjoyed it.
February 24, 1916
Thurs. Cold & Fair
May played out in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Went down to Library {in} the Eve. May & I went home.
May played out in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Went down to Library {in} the Eve. May & I went home.
2/24/10
February 23, 1916
Wed. Snow in A.M. ###
Stayed over home last night.{?} May went to school in P.M. Pretty tired today. Went to bed in P.M. & rested. This sporting life is the limit.
Stayed over home last night.{?} May went to school in P.M. Pretty tired today. Went to bed in P.M. & rested. This sporting life is the limit.
2/22/10
February 22, 1916
Tues. Lovely Day
Washington's Birthday. School did not keep & E. did no work in P.M. Went home in P.M. & made purple Eaton. Went to Masonic party with E. in Eve. Magician & supper.
Note: I have no idea what a "purple eaton" is but Washington's Birthday was certainly a much bigger deal back then!
Washington's Birthday. School did not keep & E. did no work in P.M. Went home in P.M. & made purple Eaton. Went to Masonic party with E. in Eve. Magician & supper.
Note: I have no idea what a "purple eaton" is but Washington's Birthday was certainly a much bigger deal back then!
2/21/10
February 21, 1916
Mon. Cold & Fair
Sewed in A.M. on fichu. Went home & down to church in P.M. to work. Washington Birthday supper. Waited on table. Powdered hair, black dress & white fichu.
Sewed in A.M. on fichu. Went home & down to church in P.M. to work. Washington Birthday supper. Waited on table. Powdered hair, black dress & white fichu.
February 20, 1916
Sun. Cold & Fair
May went home to dinner. Miss G. came in P.M. Made hatchets for tomorrow night. Arthur came in. Went home in Eve.
May went home to dinner. Miss G. came in P.M. Made hatchets for tomorrow night. Arthur came in. Went home in Eve.
February 19, 1916
Sat. Beautiful but Cold
Sewed on May's dress in A.M. May went to Clayton Gibson's party at Odd Fellow's Hall. Very swell. Went down & watched them awhile. Down town in Eve.
Sewed on May's dress in A.M. May went to Clayton Gibson's party at Odd Fellow's Hall. Very swell. Went down & watched them awhile. Down town in Eve.
February 18, 1916
Fri. Snowed
Went to May Randell's and Tizah Slack's ou bij [?] for Altrurian. Went home in P.M. May came over after school. Went to Altrurian at Mrs. Nudd's in Eve.
Note: Is that a mysterious way of saying "bijou"
Went to May Randell's and Tizah Slack's ou bij [?] for Altrurian. Went home in P.M. May came over after school. Went to Altrurian at Mrs. Nudd's in Eve.
Note: Is that a mysterious way of saying "bijou"
February 17, 1916
May played with Sheila in A.M. Lucy came over. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Ma & Mrrs. B. May & I walked out in Eve. and over home. Barbara's funeral at Putney.
February 16, 1916
Wed. Warm & Pleasant
May went over to Sheila's in A.M. Mother & I went down town in P.M. Went home after school. snowed in Eve. May & I went over to Mary's in Eve.
May went over to Sheila's in A.M. Mother & I went down town in P.M. Went home after school. snowed in Eve. May & I went over to Mary's in Eve.
February 15, 1916
Tues. Cold
Washed a little in A.M. Lucy came over. Went home in P.M. & sewed. May & I went home in Eve. Went to Mrs.LaFountane's in Eve.
Washed a little in A.M. Lucy came over. Went home in P.M. & sewed. May & I went home in Eve. Went to Mrs.LaFountane's in Eve.
2/15/10
February 14, 1916
Mon. Cold & Pleasant
Barbara died at 6P.M.
Went home in A.M. with May. May got 16 Valentines. She went to ride with Sam in P.M. Sheila came in P.M. Went home in Eve. Went to Ideal with Mrs. B & Ma.
Barbara died at 6P.M.
Went home in A.M. with May. May got 16 Valentines. She went to ride with Sam in P.M. Sheila came in P.M. Went home in Eve. Went to Ideal with Mrs. B & Ma.
February 13, 1916
Sun. Snow & Cold
May went home to dinner. Pa came over. E. May & I went home in early Eve. E. & I to Barnum's in Eve. Cold.
May went home to dinner. Pa came over. E. May & I went home in early Eve. E. & I to Barnum's in Eve. Cold.
February 12, 1916
Snow & Cold
Sheila came over & stayed all A.M. with May. Worked until 2:15P.M. May had the flag out. Mary came over. Barbara better. Went home in Eve. Played Old Maid with May.
Sheila came over & stayed all A.M. with May. Worked until 2:15P.M. May had the flag out. Mary came over. Barbara better. Went home in Eve. Played Old Maid with May.
2/13/10
February 11, 1916
Cold & Snow
Took May to the barbers in A.M. she went to school in P.M. Went over home and sewed. Mattie came in about 5:30. Went down town.
Took May to the barbers in A.M. she went to school in P.M. Went over home and sewed. Mattie came in about 5:30. Went down town.
February 10, 1916
Thurs. windy & Cold
Barbara has developed into pneumonia. [sic] Mother, May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Saw "Cinderella" Nellie came in. Went home in P.M. Ma & PA are fine.
Barbara has developed into pneumonia. [sic] Mother, May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Saw "Cinderella" Nellie came in. Went home in P.M. Ma & PA are fine.
February 9, 1916
Wed. Lovely Day
May went over to Sheila's in A.M. Went to school in P.M. Went to Ideal with mother. May came after school. Barbara better.
May went over to Sheila's in A.M. Went to school in P.M. Went to Ideal with mother. May came after school. Barbara better.
2/8/10
February 8, 1916
Tues. Colder
May did not go our in A.M. Started school again. Went home in P.M. Made apron. Went home after supper.
May did not go our in A.M. Started school again. Went home in P.M. Made apron. Went home after supper.
February 7, 1916
Mon. Lovely Day
Washed a little in A.M. May played out in A.M. May & I went home in P.M. Barbara worse. Played Old Maid in Eve. with May.
Washed a little in A.M. May played out in A.M. May & I went home in P.M. Barbara worse. Played Old Maid in Eve. with May.
February 6, 1916
Sun. Fred went to N.Y.
May went home to dinner. Pa does not feel good. Fred came in. Went home in P.M. Ed Wilder's funeral. Barbara is worse. May went down town with E.
May went home to dinner. Pa does not feel good. Fred came in. Went home in P.M. Ed Wilder's funeral. Barbara is worse. May went down town with E.
February 5, 1916
Sat.
Cooked in A.M. Fred came over in A.M. & P.M. Mother came in. May played out some in A.M. Went home in Eve. Sam went to Stearns.
Cooked in A.M. Fred came over in A.M. & P.M. Mother came in. May played out some in A.M. Went home in Eve. Sam went to Stearns.
February 4, 1916
Fri. Lovely Day
Went home in A.M. Showed Ma my brown [J]? suit. Went home in Eve. Fred came. May is lots better.
Went home in A.M. Showed Ma my brown [J]? suit. Went home in Eve. Fred came. May is lots better.
2/2/10
February 3, 1916
Thurs. Cold
Mr. B. called in A.M. Ironed in A.M. Went up to Slacks with Mrs. B. Went to Ideal in Eve with Miss G. E. stayed with May.
Mr. B. called in A.M. Ironed in A.M. Went up to Slacks with Mrs. B. Went to Ideal in Eve with Miss G. E. stayed with May.
February 2, 1916
Wed. Snow
Candlemas day. The Groundhog does not see his shadow. Went home in A.M. Mother better. Pearl's baby no better. Played Old Maid.
Candlemas day. The Groundhog does not see his shadow. Went home in A.M. Mother better. Pearl's baby no better. Played Old Maid.
2/1/10
February 1, 1916
Tues. Fine & Cold
Went home in A.M. Mother better. Pearl's little Barbara is very sick with assidouis[?] Went home in P.M. Mrs. B & I went to Guest night E.O. [Oddfellows?]
Went home in A.M. Mother better. Pearl's little Barbara is very sick with assidouis[?] Went home in P.M. Mrs. B & I went to Guest night E.O. [Oddfellows?]
January 31, 1916
Mon. Pleasant
Did some washing in A.M. Went to Ideal with Mrs. B & Miss G. Saw Graustack.[?] May went home in P.M. & Eve.
Did some washing in A.M. Went to Ideal with Mrs. B & Miss G. Saw Graustack.[?] May went home in P.M. & Eve.
1/30/10
January 30, 1916
Sunday Cold & Cloudy
Pa stopped in A.M. Went home in Eve. with May. Mother does not feel as well. Dr. Doane is coming.
Pa stopped in A.M. Went home in Eve. with May. Mother does not feel as well. Dr. Doane is coming.
1/29/10
January 29, 1916
Sat. Pleasant
Very tired. Worked all day. Took suit back and brought up dress. Ma & Pa & May are better. Went down town in Eve. and home.
Very tired. Worked all day. Took suit back and brought up dress. Ma & Pa & May are better. Went down town in Eve. and home.
January 28, 1916
Fri. Pleasant
Went down town in A.M. Went to Silver Tea at church. Helped serve. In Eve. went to Margaret Ellison's linen shower at Fannie Stearns. Pa is better. & May.
Went down town in A.M. Went to Silver Tea at church. Helped serve. In Eve. went to Margaret Ellison's linen shower at Fannie Stearns. Pa is better. & May.
January 27, 1916
Thursday Fair & Cold ###
Went home in P.M. Pa is better. Mother don't feel well. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Miss G.& Lucy. Played Old Maid in Eve. with May.
Went home in P.M. Pa is better. Mother don't feel well. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Miss G.& Lucy. Played Old Maid in Eve. with May.
January 26, 1916
Wed. Pleasant & Cool
Went home in A.M. Worked all day. Pa came home with sore throat. Mother came over in P.M. Brought up suits. May is better.
Went home in A.M. Worked all day. Pa came home with sore throat. Mother came over in P.M. Brought up suits. May is better.
January 25, 1916
Tues. Beautiful & Warm
Swept upstairs in A.M. May had earache last night. Coughed terribly in night. Seems better today. Teeth are coming. Bother her. Grandpa has cold. Went home. Fanny S. and Mary came in.
Swept upstairs in A.M. May had earache last night. Coughed terribly in night. Seems better today. Teeth are coming. Bother her. Grandpa has cold. Went home. Fanny S. and Mary came in.
1/27/10
January 24, 1916
Mon. Cool & Beautiful
May is better. Washed a little. Lucy May & Sheila came in. School closed for a week on acct of diptheria. No Sunday School for awhile. Grandpa came.
May is better. Washed a little. Lucy May & Sheila came in. School closed for a week on acct of diptheria. No Sunday School for awhile. Grandpa came.
January 23, 1916
Sun. Cooler & Lovely
May had croup and sick all last night. Called Dr. D. in night. She has larygystis [?] Grandpa came in. Better today. Went home in Eve. Mary & Lucy came in.
May had croup and sick all last night. Called Dr. D. in night. She has larygystis [?] Grandpa came in. Better today. Went home in Eve. Mary & Lucy came in.
January 22, 1916
Sat. Warm & Beautiful
May's little friend Florrie Moore died of diptheria. No new cases. Made cake for Congo. Food sale. Went home in P.M. Went down town in eve. May sick in eve.
May's little friend Florrie Moore died of diptheria. No new cases. Made cake for Congo. Food sale. Went home in P.M. Went down town in eve. May sick in eve.
1/20/10
January 21, 1916
Fri. Very warm and Pleasant
Ironed in A.M. Worked nearly all day. E.'s forehead is all blistered. He feels better. May played out doors. Mary & Lucy came over.
Ironed in A.M. Worked nearly all day. E.'s forehead is all blistered. He feels better. May played out doors. Mary & Lucy came over.
January 20, 1916
Jimmy Murphy very low. Pneumonia
Thursday Snow in P.M.
E. came home with headache. Sick all P.M. Went to Dr. and got medicine for him. May & I went home in eve. Went to Ideal with Miss G.
Thursday Snow in P.M.
E. came home with headache. Sick all P.M. Went to Dr. and got medicine for him. May & I went home in eve. Went to Ideal with Miss G.
January 19, 1916
Wed Cold & Fair
May & Sheila played all A.M. Headache in P.M. Mr. B. stopped at noon. Two more cases of diptheria. May and I went home in Eve. Fred came at 4 and went to N.Y. at 6.
May & Sheila played all A.M. Headache in P.M. Mr. B. stopped at noon. Two more cases of diptheria. May and I went home in Eve. Fred came at 4 and went to N.Y. at 6.
1/17/10
January 18, 1916
Tues. Cold & Fair Went to Mrs. Doane's
Sewed in A.M. Diptheria in town. Florrie Moore from May's grade. Keeping May home until it is broken up. Went to Musicale at J.T. Slack's with E. in Eve. Very swell.
Sewed in A.M. Diptheria in town. Florrie Moore from May's grade. Keeping May home until it is broken up. Went to Musicale at J.T. Slack's with E. in Eve. Very swell.
January 17, 1916
Mon. Cold & Fair
Went home in A.M. May went to school. She went home in P.M. Went down town in P.M. Bought blue silk to fix lace dress. Miss G. came over in Eve.
Went home in A.M. May went to school. She went home in P.M. Went down town in P.M. Bought blue silk to fix lace dress. Miss G. came over in Eve.
1/15/10
January 16, 1916
Warmer & Lovely Sunday
May went home to dinner. Worked all A.M. Went to Mary's is A.M. Mr. & Mrs B. came over in P.M. and stayed to lunch. Used new lunch set Mother made.
May went home to dinner. Worked all A.M. Went to Mary's is A.M. Mr. & Mrs B. came over in P.M. and stayed to lunch. Used new lunch set Mother made.
January 15, 1916
Sat Snow
Cooked in A.M. and worked all day. May played all day. Shirley came up in A.M. Went home in Eve and down town. Fred is in Newport, R.I.
Cooked in A.M. and worked all day. May played all day. Shirley came up in A.M. Went home in Eve and down town. Fred is in Newport, R.I.
January 14, 1916
Fri Cold & Pleasant
May went to school. Home in P.M. Went up to Slack's with Mrs. B. Went shopping. Went to Houghton's fashion show.Evening gowns. Co. K ball.
May went to school. Home in P.M. Went up to Slack's with Mrs. B. Went shopping. Went to Houghton's fashion show.Evening gowns. Co. K ball.
January 13, 1916
Thurs Icy - Rainy
May fell down several times going to school. Did not get hurt. Went down town in A.M. May & I went home in P.M. Sewed on sofa pillow in Eve. Raining in Eve.
May fell down several times going to school. Did not get hurt. Went down town in A.M. May & I went home in P.M. Sewed on sofa pillow in Eve. Raining in Eve.
January 12, 1916
Wed. Cloudy Rainy
Went over to Mary's. May went over home to dinner & stayed all P.M. Went to Ideal with Lucy. Went to "Mother's club with Mary at Mrs. Casey's. E. stayed with May.
Went over to Mary's. May went over home to dinner & stayed all P.M. Went to Ideal with Lucy. Went to "Mother's club with Mary at Mrs. Casey's. E. stayed with May.
1/11/10
January 11, 1916
Tues. Beautiful
Washed in A.M. Went home in A.M. May goes to school in A.M. his week. May & I went down town & called over to Mary's. May looks cute in her serge dress.
Washed in A.M. Went home in A.M. May goes to school in A.M. his week. May & I went down town & called over to Mary's. May looks cute in her serge dress.
1/9/10
January 10, 1916
Mon. Snow
May did not go school on acct of storm. Went home in P.M. Sam got through at hotel. Was over home. Mended in eve. Fixed May's serge dress.
Note: Sam is Ada's uncle - her mother's brother. I'm not sure what it was but I think something is "not right" with him. Maybe simple or perhaps eccentric? There are just hints that something is off. He lived with his sister until he died (many years later.)
May did not go school on acct of storm. Went home in P.M. Sam got through at hotel. Was over home. Mended in eve. Fixed May's serge dress.
Note: Sam is Ada's uncle - her mother's brother. I'm not sure what it was but I think something is "not right" with him. Maybe simple or perhaps eccentric? There are just hints that something is off. He lived with his sister until he died (many years later.)
January 9, 1916
Sunday Cold & fair
May went home to dinner. Mr. B. came & spent P.M. Walter Bliss called. may & I went home in Eve. Coldest day we have had. 14 below zero.
May went home to dinner. Mr. B. came & spent P.M. Walter Bliss called. may & I went home in Eve. Coldest day we have had. 14 below zero.
January 8, 1916
Sat. Coldest yet
May did not go out until P.M. Cooked in A.M. Worked all day. May went home in Eve. Went down town in Eve. May's serge dress came. Very pretty.
May did not go out until P.M. Cooked in A.M. Worked all day. May went home in Eve. Went down town in Eve. May's serge dress came. Very pretty.
1/7/10
January 7, 1916
Friday Very cold & Lovely
Snowed in A.M. Mother came over in P. M. Went to Mrs. Baker's to committee meeting "Ever Onward" in P.M with Mary. May went home. In eve to Ideal with Miss G.
Snowed in A.M. Mother came over in P. M. Went to Mrs. Baker's to committee meeting "Ever Onward" in P.M with Mary. May went home. In eve to Ideal with Miss G.
1/5/10
January 6, 1916
Thurs. Cold
Swept upstairs in A.M. Home in P.M. May went to school. Went to "Dodge's" Pharmacy concert. "The American Girls" with Miss G. Not so good.
Note: Dodge's was in Springfield. Did they sponsor the concert? Or was it a concert of people who worked there? Puzzling.
Swept upstairs in A.M. Home in P.M. May went to school. Went to "Dodge's" Pharmacy concert. "The American Girls" with Miss G. Not so good.
Note: Dodge's was in Springfield. Did they sponsor the concert? Or was it a concert of people who worked there? Puzzling.
January 5, 1916
Wed. Colder
Went over to Lucy's in A.M Mother's cold is better. Cooked in A.M. Worked nearly all day. Sheila & May played in A.M. Mended in Eve.
Went over to Lucy's in A.M Mother's cold is better. Cooked in A.M. Worked nearly all day. Sheila & May played in A.M. Mended in Eve.
1/4/10
January 4, 1916
Tuesday Warm
Spelling Match at church. Did not go. Mrs. B. is sick. Mary came over. Went down town in P.M. May & I went home in P.M. Ernest to Lodge.
Spelling Match at church. Did not go. Mrs. B. is sick. Mary came over. Went down town in P.M. May & I went home in P.M. Ernest to Lodge.
1/3/10
January 3, 1916
Monday
School began. May glad to go. Florrie came home with her. Only goes P.M. this week. We went home in P.M. Ironed in Eve.
School began. May glad to go. Florrie came home with her. Only goes P.M. this week. We went home in P.M. Ironed in Eve.
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January 2, 1916
Sunday Snowed nearly all day.
Feel better. May went home to dinner. Did not go out until Eve. All went home to supper.
Feel better. May went home to dinner. Did not go out until Eve. All went home to supper.
January 1, 1916
Sat. Lura went to N.Y.
Snowed a little. E. late. Lots of mail. Did not work in P.M. Headache all day. Fierce in Eve. Went home. Sick all night. Cooked in A.M.
Snowed a little. E. late. Lots of mail. Did not work in P.M. Headache all day. Fierce in Eve. Went home. Sick all night. Cooked in A.M.
Ada Grimshaw
Ada May Grimshaw (in the middle) picnics with two friends in Perkinsville or Springfield, Vermont abt 1900.
