Sat. Lovely
Cooked in A.M. May played with children. Mrs. Powers came. Mother-May & I went down town in Eve. Saw Annie Stone. Class. Sam went to Claremont. Bought May gaiters & stockings.
Transcription of a 1915 - 1919 diary written by my husband's grandmother Ada May (Grimshaw) Illingworth who lived in Springfield, Vermont.
6/29/11
June 29, 1917
Fri. Rain
E. went fishing all day. Got 4. Bought Pa hat & Palm beach suit. Got another letter from Clyde P. for rent. May had haircut in A.M. Helen came over.
E. went fishing all day. Got 4. Bought Pa hat & Palm beach suit. Got another letter from Clyde P. for rent. May had haircut in A.M. Helen came over.
June 28, 1917
Thurs. Beautiful
Cleared dining room. Feel better today. E. did not work. Mother & Pa came over. May went to ride with Albees in Eve. E. sent money to Clyde P. Troops landed in France.
Cleared dining room. Feel better today. E. did not work. Mother & Pa came over. May went to ride with Albees in Eve. E. sent money to Clyde P. Troops landed in France.
6/27/11
June 27, 1917
Wed. Fine
Finished ironing in A.M. Washed dining room curtains. E. did not work. Got bill from Clyde P. for $21 for May rent. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. Band concert.
Finished ironing in A.M. Washed dining room curtains. E. did not work. Got bill from Clyde P. for $21 for May rent. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. Band concert.
6/25/11
June 26, 1917
Tues. Fine
Ironed in A.M. E. did not work. Went fishing. Got 15. Went home in A.M. Rain in P.M.
Ironed in A.M. E. did not work. Went fishing. Got 15. Went home in A.M. Rain in P.M.
June 25, 1917
Mon. Beautiful
Sent washing to Peyor's Laundry. Got letter from Maude. She is coming up. Mildred & Dorothy came in P.M. Josephine in A.M. Went home.
Sent washing to Peyor's Laundry. Got letter from Maude. She is coming up. Mildred & Dorothy came in P.M. Josephine in A.M. Went home.
June 24, 1917
Sun. Rain
May went to S.S. in A.M. Fern paid $2.00. Read "The Triflees" [?] Good. Went home in P.M. May played paper dolls all P.M.
May went to S.S. in A.M. Fern paid $2.00. Read "The Triflees" [?] Good. Went home in P.M. May played paper dolls all P.M.
June 23, 1917
Sun. Lovely & Hot
Washed piazza. Cooked. All in. Went down town in Eve. with May & Mother.ruth Wooson married in Eve. Embroidered for May's dress.
Washed piazza. Cooked. All in. Went down town in Eve. with May & Mother.ruth Wooson married in Eve. Embroidered for May's dress.
June 22, 1917
Fri. Lovely & Hot.
Last day of school. May is promoted to 4th Grade. Shirley came to play after school. May gave Miss Johnson correspondence cards. Alumni [play]? did not go. Gave tickets to Mrs. Watten.
Last day of school. May is promoted to 4th Grade. Shirley came to play after school. May gave Miss Johnson correspondence cards. Alumni [play]? did not go. Gave tickets to Mrs. Watten.
June 21, 1917
Thurs. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Mrs. La Fountain called and Miss Roberts in P.M. Nearly 7 o' clock when we ate. May - Mother & I went down town.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Mrs. La Fountain called and Miss Roberts in P.M. Nearly 7 o' clock when we ate. May - Mother & I went down town.
June 20, 1917
Wed. Lovely & Hot
Went to Picnic (Sunday School) with May & Mary Lawrence & Doanes. Fine time. Went down town in Eve with Mother & May. All in.
Went to Picnic (Sunday School) with May & Mary Lawrence & Doanes. Fine time. Went down town in Eve with Mother & May. All in.
June 19, 1917
Tues. Fine & warm ###
Ironed in A.M. Fairbanks girl hit by auto. May took supper with Frances Lawrence. Mrs. Heath called in Eve. Mother came. Sick all day.
Note: Just a reminder that the cross hatches are a sign of Ada beginning her period. she is almost always sick on the first morning but generally it doesn't go all day.
Ironed in A.M. Fairbanks girl hit by auto. May took supper with Frances Lawrence. Mrs. Heath called in Eve. Mother came. Sick all day.
Note: Just a reminder that the cross hatches are a sign of Ada beginning her period. she is almost always sick on the first morning but generally it doesn't go all day.
June 18, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Washed in A.M. Powers moved to La France Block. Dean Boy killed by auto. Mother & I went to Ideal. Pa came over.
Washed in A.M. Powers moved to La France Block. Dean Boy killed by auto. Mother & I went to Ideal. Pa came over.
June 17, 1917
Sun. Rain
Enameled & varnished two screen doors. Fern paid room rent. Went home in P.M. Baccualate (sic) Sermon at Universalist Church. Tired.
Enameled & varnished two screen doors. Fern paid room rent. Went home in P.M. Baccualate (sic) Sermon at Universalist Church. Tired.
June 16, 1917
Sat. Fair & showers
Mowed lawn. Childrens picnic postponed. worked all day. Liberty Loan wins. Got more than they expected. May played all day.
Mowed lawn. Childrens picnic postponed. worked all day. Liberty Loan wins. Got more than they expected. May played all day.
June 15, 1917
Fri. Fair & showers
Finished ironing. Cleaned upstairs. Mildred W. came over to play with May. Mother -May & I went to Campfire Girls Party for Red Cross at Lowells.
Finished ironing. Cleaned upstairs. Mildred W. came over to play with May. Mother -May & I went to Campfire Girls Party for Red Cross at Lowells.
June 14, 1917
Thurs. Fine day
Ironed in A.M. & mended in P.M. Mother came over in P.M. May went over to Helen's after school. May-Ma & I went to walk.
Ironed in A.M. & mended in P.M. Mother came over in P.M. May went over to Helen's after school. May-Ma & I went to walk.
June 13, 1917
Wed. Lovely day
Ironed in A.M. & went home. three more day (sic) for the Liberty Loan.Hope we get it. Went down town in Eve with Mother & May.
Ironed in A.M. & went home. three more day (sic) for the Liberty Loan.Hope we get it. Went down town in Eve with Mother & May.
June 12, 1917
Tues. Fair & Warm
Washed in A.M. Smiths moved into Powers house. Mrs. P. still there. Ma & Pa & I went to Ideal in P.M. "Easiest Way." May came in after school.
Washed in A.M. Smiths moved into Powers house. Mrs. P. still there. Ma & Pa & I went to Ideal in P.M. "Easiest Way." May came in after school.
June 11, 1917
Mon. Rain
Worked hard all day & did not do much of anything. Lura Smith is here. Ma & Pa called over. The whistles blow every night for the Liberty Loan.
Worked hard all day & did not do much of anything. Lura Smith is here. Ma & Pa called over. The whistles blow every night for the Liberty Loan.
June 10, 1917
E. went fishing with Ed. B. up to Minevah & car. Caught 38. Fern H. came here to room. Went home in Eve. E. was wet through.
Note: Ada must mean Lake Ninevah in Mount Holly. I don't know what she means by "& car"
Note: Ada must mean Lake Ninevah in Mount Holly. I don't know what she means by "& car"
June 9, 1917
Sat. Lovely
Mowed lawn in A.M. Worked all day. PA came over. May & I went down town in Eve. Bought nickel soap dish & glass holder. Paid machine.
Mowed lawn in A.M. Worked all day. PA came over. May & I went down town in Eve. Bought nickel soap dish & glass holder. Paid machine.
June 8, 1917
Fri. Pleasant E. did not work.
Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Mended in P.M. May - Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. Went home in Eve. & A.M. Mother came over. E. went fishing in P.M. Caught 21.
Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Mended in P.M. May - Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. Went home in Eve. & A.M. Mother came over. E. went fishing in P.M. Caught 21.
June 7, 1917
Thurs. Rain
Enameled screens inA.M. Went home. Helen & Ruth came to see May after school.Ironed in P.M. Went home in Eve. Mother came.
Enameled screens inA.M. Went home. Helen & Ruth came to see May after school.Ironed in P.M. Went home in Eve. Mother came.
6/17/11
June 6, 1917
Wed. Fine & Hot
May's glasses came from Edmunds. Washed outside of house & windows. Went home in P.M. May went to Josephine R. after school. Trimmed hat. May - Mother & I went down town in Eve.
May's glasses came from Edmunds. Washed outside of house & windows. Went home in P.M. May went to Josephine R. after school. Trimmed hat. May - Mother & I went down town in Eve.
June 5, 1917
Tuesday Fair Rain in P.M.
Mary Laurence came over in A.M. Washed in A.M. Gladys Chynowth & Maurice Henry married. Hooray. At last. May - Mother & I went to Ideal. All men between 21 & 31 register today.
Mary Laurence came over in A.M. Washed in A.M. Gladys Chynowth & Maurice Henry married. Hooray. At last. May - Mother & I went to Ideal. All men between 21 & 31 register today.
June 4, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Went to Claremont at 11-40AM. Eyes examined by Carlton. Bought hat at Woolworths. Got home at 4.00PM. Evelyn Green came after school with May.
Went to Claremont at 11-40AM. Eyes examined by Carlton. Bought hat at Woolworths. Got home at 4.00PM. Evelyn Green came after school with May.
6/10/11
June 3, 1917
Sunday Thunder Showers Fair
May did not go to S.S. Went home. Fern H. came to look at room. Going to take it. Fred went to Eastern, Pa. Potatoes. $1.20 pk. Went home in P.M.
Note: They are renting out to a boarder. Many families did that then it seems.
May did not go to S.S. Went home. Fern H. came to look at room. Going to take it. Fred went to Eastern, Pa. Potatoes. $1.20 pk. Went home in P.M.
Note: They are renting out to a boarder. Many families did that then it seems.
June 2, 1917
Sat. Lovely Hot
E. did not work. Went fishing in A.M. got 17. Worked around house in P.M. May has picture taken on pony. Went down town in Eve. with May & Mother.
Note: Wow! Now I can date my photo of May on a pony on my Flickr stream - cool!
E. did not work. Went fishing in A.M. got 17. Worked around house in P.M. May has picture taken on pony. Went down town in Eve. with May & Mother.
Note: Wow! Now I can date my photo of May on a pony on my Flickr stream - cool!
June 1, 1917
Fri. Cool & Fair Rain
cleaned up stairs. Went home. Sewed in P.M. Fred came. Mother - May & I went to walk in Eve. May went to Virginia Wilcombs after school.
cleaned up stairs. Went home. Sewed in P.M. Fred came. Mother - May & I went to walk in Eve. May went to Virginia Wilcombs after school.
May 31, 1917
Thurs. Lovely & Warm
First time May has gone without a coat. Cleaned den. Went home. Mother cleaned dining room. Pa came over. May went up to Helen Perry's. Mended.
First time May has gone without a coat. Cleaned den. Went home. Mother cleaned dining room. Pa came over. May went up to Helen Perry's. Mended.