Wed. Cold 20 below zero.
Cleaned down stairs in A.M. Men came in P.M. to put on storm doors. Mr. Hoisington very sick. Went down town after supper. Got a letter from Ma.
Transcription of a 1915 - 1919 diary written by my husband's grandmother Ada May (Grimshaw) Illingworth who lived in Springfield, Vermont.
12/31/11
December 11, 1917
Tues. Cold
Washed a little in A.M. May & I went down town in P.M. Bought tickets for "Runaways". Pa came over. Sewed in Eve.
Washed a little in A.M. May & I went down town in P.M. Bought tickets for "Runaways". Pa came over. Sewed in Eve.
December 10, 1917
Note: Ada has written on this page but notes at the top "this is for November 6"
Mother's birthday. Gave her petticoat & gloves. Mother is feeling pretty good. Getting ready to go away after Thanksgiving. Pa gave her coat.
Mother's birthday. Gave her petticoat & gloves. Mother is feeling pretty good. Getting ready to go away after Thanksgiving. Pa gave her coat.
December 9, 1917
Sun. Cold & Windy
Wind blew & snowed all night. Went home in A.M. Took Sam's breakfast over to him. May & Grandpa has a feed. (sic) Grandpa came over. Bed early.
Wind blew & snowed all night. Went home in A.M. Took Sam's breakfast over to him. May & Grandpa has a feed. (sic) Grandpa came over. Bed early.
December 8, 1917
Sat. Snow in P.M.
Did not get up until10 min of 10. Went down town in P.M. with Marion. Bought blanket. Grandpa came over. May's yarn came. got letter from Ma. She is fine.
Halifax swept with blizzard after disaster.
Did not get up until10 min of 10. Went down town in P.M. with Marion. Bought blanket. Grandpa came over. May's yarn came. got letter from Ma. She is fine.
Halifax swept with blizzard after disaster.
December 7, 1917
Fri. Cold Big explosion at Halifax. 2,000 dead
Ironed in P.M. Went home and did work in A.M. Ironed Ma's clothes & mended Pa's & Sam's & my own in Eve. May is getting along fine.
Ironed in P.M. Went home and did work in A.M. Ironed Ma's clothes & mended Pa's & Sam's & my own in Eve. May is getting along fine.
December 6, 1917
Thurs. Cold & Fair
Went to movies in Eve, with Marion. May is a lot better. Went to Locke's in P.M. and had 2 teeth filled. Grandpa came over with May.
Went to movies in Eve, with Marion. May is a lot better. Went to Locke's in P.M. and had 2 teeth filled. Grandpa came over with May.
December 5, 1917
Wed. Cold & Fair
May is better. slept pretty good. Got a letter from Fred & Ma. She is fine. Awfully glad. May went over to Grandpa's in P.M. Went down town.
May is better. slept pretty good. Got a letter from Fred & Ma. She is fine. Awfully glad. May went over to Grandpa's in P.M. Went down town.
December 4, 1917
Tues. Lovely
May slept until 9:30 A.M. Much better today. Pa came over in P.M. Y Eve. Went down town. Home in a.M. & worked. Miss Fowler came in Eve. Bob at Fort M. Washington D.C.
May slept until 9:30 A.M. Much better today. Pa came over in P.M. Y Eve. Went down town. Home in a.M. & worked. Miss Fowler came in Eve. Bob at Fort M. Washington D.C.
December 3, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Mother & Fred started for Prov. by way of Boston. Class to Ma. Pretty lonesome. Wish I could go somewhere. Pa came over. Miss R.'s birthday. May suffers terribly.
Mother & Fred started for Prov. by way of Boston. Class to Ma. Pretty lonesome. Wish I could go somewhere. Pa came over. Miss R.'s birthday. May suffers terribly.
December 2, 1917
Sun. Cold & Fine
Dr. Chapman put chicken pox card on house. Pa & Ma came over. Fred & Miss R. came from Orange in P.M. Over in Eve. Worked hard all day. Hate to have Ma go.
Dr. Chapman put chicken pox card on house. Pa & Ma came over. Fred & Miss R. came from Orange in P.M. Over in Eve. Worked hard all day. Hate to have Ma go.
December 1, 1917
Sat. Snow
May has the chicken-pox, did not take lesson. Ma went down town in Eve. Hurrah. Sick headache all day. Pa & Ma over in Eve. Better.
May has the chicken-pox, did not take lesson. Ma went down town in Eve. Hurrah. Sick headache all day. Pa & Ma over in Eve. Better.
11/30/11
November 30, 1917
Fri. Cloudy
May went over to Josephine's in P.M. Do not feel very well. Went down town in P.M. Red Cross yarn came. Started sweater. Fred came over.
May went over to Josephine's in P.M. Do not feel very well. Went down town in P.M. Red Cross yarn came. Started sweater. Fred came over.
11/29/11
November 29, 1917
Thurs.
Thanksgiving. Lots to be thankful for. Had 8 to dinner. Miss R. stayed here for turkey. May had a good time. E. made me tired. Feel bad.
Thanksgiving. Lots to be thankful for. Had 8 to dinner. Miss R. stayed here for turkey. May had a good time. E. made me tired. Feel bad.
November 28, 1917
Wed. Cloudy
School kept until quarter of one. Fixed turkey. Went down town in P.M. May went to Helen's. Fred came. May & I went down town in Eve,
School kept until quarter of one. Fixed turkey. Went down town in P.M. May went to Helen's. Fred came. May & I went down town in Eve,
11/20/11
November 6, 1917
Mon. Cold This is for Dec 10 [?]
Ironed in a.M. Went home Pa came over. Sewed in P.M. and Eve. Marion went to rehearsal. May is getting along fine.
Note: The diary gets sporadic for awhile. Ada's mother seems to take a turn for the worse again.
Ironed in a.M. Went home Pa came over. Sewed in P.M. and Eve. Marion went to rehearsal. May is getting along fine.
Note: The diary gets sporadic for awhile. Ada's mother seems to take a turn for the worse again.
November 5, 1917
Sun. Lovely
Headache. Inez & Archie & kids came. Felt bum. Pa came over. MAy had good time. Went home in Eve.
Note: Archie is Ernest's brother and Inez(Sumner) Illingworth is Archie's wife. They had three boys at this point, Howard, Edward and Robert. They later had two girls. Ruth and Ann. I think they lived in Bellows Falls and I don't think Ada was very fond of them.
Headache. Inez & Archie & kids came. Felt bum. Pa came over. MAy had good time. Went home in Eve.
Note: Archie is Ernest's brother and Inez(Sumner) Illingworth is Archie's wife. They had three boys at this point, Howard, Edward and Robert. They later had two girls. Ruth and Ann. I think they lived in Bellows Falls and I don't think Ada was very fond of them.
November 4, 1917
Sat.
Worked nearly all day. Brought up coats from H. & S. May went to Movies in P.M. Pa came over. Down town in Eve.
Worked nearly all day. Brought up coats from H. & S. May went to Movies in P.M. Pa came over. Down town in Eve.
November 3, 1917
Fri.
Marion's furs came. Returned them. Went to Parent teacher Reception at School House. Bum. We were over-dressed. Came home & changed.
Marion's furs came. Returned them. Went to Parent teacher Reception at School House. Bum. We were over-dressed. Came home & changed.
November 1, 1917
Wed.
Ironed a little in A.M. Went home. Mother is better. Knit & sewed in P.M. & Eve
Ironed a little in A.M. Went home. Mother is better. Knit & sewed in P.M. & Eve
10/31/11
October 31, 1917
Tues. Rain all day
Ironed a little Feel bum. Mother is better. thank goodness. Finished May's coat. PA came in. Went to bed in P.M.
Ironed a little Feel bum. Mother is better. thank goodness. Finished May's coat. PA came in. Went to bed in P.M.
October 30, 1917
Mon. Rain in P.M.
Mother is not as well. Dr. D. changed medicine. Sewed in P.M and Eve. went home about 5 times. Evelyn Greene came in P.M. with May.
Mother is not as well. Dr. D. changed medicine. Sewed in P.M and Eve. went home about 5 times. Evelyn Greene came in P.M. with May.
October 29, 1917
Sun. Lovely
Worked all day. Miss R. went to church. Headache in P.M. Went home. Mother does not feel well again. Oh dear. Pa came over. May went to walk.
Worked all day. Miss R. went to church. Headache in P.M. Went home. Mother does not feel well again. Oh dear. Pa came over. May went to walk.
October 28, 1917
Sat. Lovely
Mother is a lot better. Hurrah. Helped at food sale at LaFountains store. Altrurian club made $23.60. Went down town in Eve. All in. S.H.S. tied Amherst.
Mother is a lot better. Hurrah. Helped at food sale at LaFountains store. Altrurian club made $23.60. Went down town in Eve. All in. S.H.S. tied Amherst.
October 27, 1917
Fri.
Mother is about the same. Wish she was well. Sewed in P.M. Went home about 5 times. May is fine only coughs. Knit in Eve.
Mother is about the same. Wish she was well. Sewed in P.M. Went home about 5 times. May is fine only coughs. Knit in Eve.
October 26, 1917
Thurs. Beautiful
Mother feels a lot better. Hurrah. She went out a little in A.M. Went over in P.M. & sewed. Pa went to Civilisation. Bum.
Mother feels a lot better. Hurrah. She went out a little in A.M. Went over in P.M. & sewed. Pa went to Civilisation. Bum.
October 25, 1917
Thurs. Cloudy & Fair
Mother is better to-day. Got gold beads from Fred. She is tickled to pieces with them. Put them right on. went down town in P.M. to Drs. All in.
Mother is better to-day. Got gold beads from Fred. She is tickled to pieces with them. Put them right on. went down town in P.M. to Drs. All in.
October 24, 1917
Wed. Rain
Liberty Loan Day. Flag raising at J&L. E. did not work in P.M. Mother is not feeling well again. What will i do. Went to Drs & Ideal in Eve.
Liberty Loan Day. Flag raising at J&L. E. did not work in P.M. Mother is not feeling well again. What will i do. Went to Drs & Ideal in Eve.
October 23, 1917
Tues.
All discouraged about Ma. Wish I could do something to make her feel better. Paid Miss Baker for Sept. $ .54. Went home nearly all day.
All discouraged about Ma. Wish I could do something to make her feel better. Paid Miss Baker for Sept. $ .54. Went home nearly all day.
October 22, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Cleaned shed & pantry. Went home. Sold paper & rags. Got $ .50. Sewed & knit in Eve. Went home in Eve. Shirley came in.
Cleaned shed & pantry. Went home. Sold paper & rags. Got $ .50. Sewed & knit in Eve. Went home in Eve. Shirley came in.
October 21, 1917
Sun. Lovely
May did not go to S.S. Mother is a whole lot better. Glad. Miss R. May & I went to walk in P.M. Put candles of [sic] table for lunch. Pa came in.
May did not go to S.S. Mother is a whole lot better. Glad. Miss R. May & I went to walk in P.M. Put candles of [sic] table for lunch. Pa came in.
October 20, 1917
Sat. Beautiful
Went to Council of War at Opera House in P.M. with Miss R. It was grand. Thrilled everyone. May - Miss R. & I went down town in Eve. Tired.
Went to Council of War at Opera House in P.M. with Miss R. It was grand. Thrilled everyone. May - Miss R. & I went down town in Eve. Tired.
October 19, 1917
Fri. Grand
Made three pumpkin pies. Went down town in P.M. Ironed in Eve. Stockings & petticoat came from Gilchrists. Grand.
Made three pumpkin pies. Went down town in P.M. Ironed in Eve. Stockings & petticoat came from Gilchrists. Grand.
October 18, 1917
Thurs. Grand day.
Went down town in P.M. for Ma. She is a whole lot better. Awfully glad. Dr. Doane came. Went to Movies.
Went down town in P.M. for Ma. She is a whole lot better. Awfully glad. Dr. Doane came. Went to Movies.
October 17, 1917
Wed.
Worried about Mother. Dr. Doane came up. Says she must be careful. Went to movies with Miss R. Pretty good.
Worried about Mother. Dr. Doane came up. Says she must be careful. Went to movies with Miss R. Pretty good.
October 16, 1917
Tues.
May promised to behave in school. Ironed in P.M. Pa May & I went to movies in P.M. They were pretty good.
May promised to behave in school. Ironed in P.M. Pa May & I went to movies in P.M. They were pretty good.
10/15/11
October 15, 1917
Mon.
Report cards today. May got a horrid. [sic] She raised the dickens in school. Talked with Miss Flavin after school. May cried.
Note: I think this is the only time May is "bad" until much later in her life. She was a very smart child - she had skipped a grade - and was a lifelong and proud member of Mensa.
I wonder what was going on for her at this time?
Report cards today. May got a horrid. [sic] She raised the dickens in school. Talked with Miss Flavin after school. May cried.
Note: I think this is the only time May is "bad" until much later in her life. She was a very smart child - she had skipped a grade - and was a lifelong and proud member of Mensa.
I wonder what was going on for her at this time?
October 14, 1917
Sun. Lovely
May went down town with E. Went to ride with Doane's in P.M. E. May & I went to Claremont. Grand.
May went down town with E. Went to ride with Doane's in P.M. E. May & I went to Claremont. Grand.
October 13, 1917
Sat.
Cooked in A.M. May is a lot better. Mother came over. Mrs. Bichees [?] auction in P.M. Sam bought toilet set.
Cooked in A.M. May is a lot better. Mother came over. Mrs. Bichees [?] auction in P.M. Sam bought toilet set.
October 12, 1917
Fri. Columbus Day
E. has half holiday but did not work all day. Rainy. Went to movies with Miss R. They were bum.
E. has half holiday but did not work all day. Rainy. Went to movies with Miss R. They were bum.
October 11, 1917
Thurs.
May did not go to school. One session today. Parent - Teacher's Convention here today & tomorrow. Mary Leland called in Eve.
May did not go to school. One session today. Parent - Teacher's Convention here today & tomorrow. Mary Leland called in Eve.
October 10, 1917
Wed.
Ironed in A.M. & cooked. May stayed home from school. Went to movies in Eve. with Miss R. Saw Petrova. She was bum. Tired.
Ironed in A.M. & cooked. May stayed home from school. Went to movies in Eve. with Miss R. Saw Petrova. She was bum. Tired.
October 9, 1917
Tues.
Ironed a little. May's cold is just the same. Went down town in P.M. Knit on sweater in Eve.
Ironed a little. May's cold is just the same. Went down town in P.M. Knit on sweater in Eve.
October 8, 1917
Mon.
Fred went in A.M. May has a little cold. Washed a little in A.M. Knit in Eve. Went home. Ma has a cold.
Fred went in A.M. May has a little cold. Washed a little in A.M. Knit in Eve. Went home. Ma has a cold.
October 7, 1917
Sun.
Worked hard. Helped mother with a feed in Eve. May went to S.S. Miss R. & I were silly in Eve. Fred came over.
Worked hard. Helped mother with a feed in Eve. May went to S.S. Miss R. & I were silly in Eve. Fred came over.
October 6, 1917
Sat.
Worked hard as dickens. Miss R. bought hat & shoes. May & I stayed home in Eve. Did not touch Miss R.s candy.
Note: What the HECK does that mean?
Worked hard as dickens. Miss R. bought hat & shoes. May & I stayed home in Eve. Did not touch Miss R.s candy.
Note: What the HECK does that mean?
October 5, 1917
Fri. Cleaned up stairs
Ernest & I went to Children's Night at Eastern Star Hall. May was in the dances & drills. Mary Leland director.
Ernest & I went to Children's Night at Eastern Star Hall. May was in the dances & drills. Mary Leland director.
October 4, 1917
Thurs. Fine
Fred came over. Ironed in A.M. Ma & Pa came over. May & I went to Movies with Ma. They were good.
Fred came over. Ironed in A.M. Ma & Pa came over. May & I went to Movies with Ma. They were good.
October 3, 1917
Wed.
Fred came for vacation. Brought music & May's music roll. Parent - Teacher's Meeting. Did not go.
Fred came for vacation. Brought music & May's music roll. Parent - Teacher's Meeting. Did not go.
10/2/11
October 2, 1917
Tues. Lovely
Made nine glasses of crab apple jelly. Drafted men go to Ayer. Lead off at 11-40. Did not go. Sam went to Bockton [?] Fair. He is the limit.
Note: Sam is her uncle - her mother's brother. I'm not sure what his story is but he lives with his sister until he dies (in the 1930s)
I've never heard of "Bockton" but that's what it looks like.
No, I guess it's Brockton and it looks like it's in MA.
Made nine glasses of crab apple jelly. Drafted men go to Ayer. Lead off at 11-40. Did not go. Sam went to Bockton [?] Fair. He is the limit.
Note: Sam is her uncle - her mother's brother. I'm not sure what his story is but he lives with his sister until he dies (in the 1930s)
I've never heard of "Bockton" but that's what it looks like.
No, I guess it's Brockton and it looks like it's in MA.
October 1, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Whistles blew all over N.S. at 10A.M. 2nd Liberty Bond campaign. Blew 5 minutes. Washed a little in A.M. Lura came over. Knit.
Whistles blew all over N.S. at 10A.M. 2nd Liberty Bond campaign. Blew 5 minutes. Washed a little in A.M. Lura came over. Knit.
September 30, 1917
Sun Rain in P.M. Fine in P.M.
Did not get up until after nine. Stayed in all day. Miss R. made fudge in P.M. May went home to dinner. Ma came over for tea.
Did not get up until after nine. Stayed in all day. Miss R. made fudge in P.M. May went home to dinner. Ma came over for tea.
September 29, 1917
Sat. Beautiful
Cooked and cleaned down stairs. May played with kids all day. Went to Ideal in Eve. with May & Miss R. Fire (small) in Eve.
Cooked and cleaned down stairs. May played with kids all day. Went to Ideal in Eve. with May & Miss R. Fire (small) in Eve.
September 28, 1917
Fri. Fine
Last day of school this week. May took knitting in P.M. Finished ironing. Cleaned up stairs. Knit in P.M. & Eve. Tired as dickens.
Last day of school this week. May took knitting in P.M. Finished ironing. Cleaned up stairs. Knit in P.M. & Eve. Tired as dickens.
September 27, 1917
Thurs, Beautiful
May took knitting to school. Everybody's doing it. Went up to Florence Gutterson's in Eve. to see about Parent - Teacher Reception. Julian J. platte[?] on.
May took knitting to school. Everybody's doing it. Went up to Florence Gutterson's in Eve. to see about Parent - Teacher Reception. Julian J. platte[?] on.
September 26, 1917
Wed. Fine
Laundry came. Looks fine. May is getting along great. Does not cough badly any. Went to Ideal with Miss R. & Ma. Good.
Laundry came. Looks fine. May is getting along great. Does not cough badly any. Went to Ideal with Miss R. & Ma. Good.
9/25/11
September 25, 1917
Tues. Fine
Laundry came. Sent it back. Ma & Pa came over. Lura came over. Got pictures from Maude. Great. Knit in Eve.
Laundry came. Sent it back. Ma & Pa came over. Lura came over. Got pictures from Maude. Great. Knit in Eve.
September 24, 1917
Mon. Cold as Iceland
Washed a little in A.M. May is getting along fine. Went home in Eve. and knit. May went to bed early. Miss R. went out.
Washed a little in A.M. May is getting along fine. Went home in Eve. and knit. May went to bed early. Miss R. went out.
9/23/11
September 23, 1917
Sun. Lovely
Went to Episcopal church with Miss R. in A.M. May . she & I went to walk in P.M. Ma came over in Eve. Played piano.
Went to Episcopal church with Miss R. in A.M. May . she & I went to walk in P.M. Ma came over in Eve. Played piano.
9/21/11
September 22, 1917
Sat. Lovely Warmer
May went to Matinee in P.M. Grand. Worked all day nearly.Ma came in Eve. Ma- May & I went to Ideal in Eve.
May went to Matinee in P.M. Grand. Worked all day nearly.Ma came in Eve. Ma- May & I went to Ideal in Eve.
9/20/11
September 21, 1917
Fri. Cold & Fair
Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Ironed in P.M. Went to Ideal with mother & Miss R. in Eve. May stayed with E. Miss R. has a boil on arm.
Note: Sometimes things should be left unrecorded!
Cleaned upstairs in A.M. Ironed in P.M. Went to Ideal with mother & Miss R. in Eve. May stayed with E. Miss R. has a boil on arm.
Note: Sometimes things should be left unrecorded!
9/19/11
September 20, 1917
Thurs. Cold & Fair
Ironed again. Will I ever get it done. Mrs. Auber came in Eve. Miss R. went out. May is a whole lot better.
Ironed again. Will I ever get it done. Mrs. Auber came in Eve. Miss R. went out. May is a whole lot better.
9/18/11
September 19, 1917
Wed. Fine
Ironed again. May slept fine. Miss R. came in Eve. and knit. Ma & Pa came over. Went down town in P.M.
Ironed again. May slept fine. Miss R. came in Eve. and knit. Ma & Pa came over. Went down town in P.M.
9/17/11
September 18, 1917
Tues. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Washed a little. Mopped shed. Looks fine. Miss R. came down in Eve. May's cough is better.
Ironed in A.M. Washed a little. Mopped shed. Looks fine. Miss R. came down in Eve. May's cough is better.
September 17, 1917
Mon. fine
May did not go to school in A.M. Went in P.M. Hoyt's Revue here all week. Miss R. Mother & I went in Eve. Very good. Laundry came. May went to Shirley's.
May did not go to school in A.M. Went in P.M. Hoyt's Revue here all week. Miss R. Mother & I went in Eve. Very good. Laundry came. May went to Shirley's.
September 16, 1917
Sun. Ovely
Got along fine with meals. May is better. E. & May picked plums. Ma & Pa came over in Eve. Miss Flavin came in Eve. Sang in Eve.
Got along fine with meals. May is better. E. & May picked plums. Ma & Pa came over in Eve. Miss Flavin came in Eve. Sang in Eve.
September 15, 1917
Sat. Lovely
Cooked in A.M. Miss Flavin went to Stiles in A.M. Miss Roberts ate dinner here. Teachers went to shack. Ma & I went down town in Eve.
Cooked in A.M. Miss Flavin went to Stiles in A.M. Miss Roberts ate dinner here. Teachers went to shack. Ma & I went down town in Eve.
September 14, 1917
Lovely day
May has another cold. Sick all night. did not go to school. Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Eliz. L. came in Eve. Pa & Ma came in.
May has another cold. Sick all night. did not go to school. Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Eliz. L. came in Eve. Pa & Ma came in.
September 13, 1917
Thurs. fine & Warmer
Ironed in a.M. Ma came in. Went down town in P.M. Orrin North came for Perkins :junk." Glad it is gone. Miss roberts & flavin came down in Eve.
Ironed in a.M. Ma came in. Went down town in P.M. Orrin North came for Perkins :junk." Glad it is gone. Miss roberts & flavin came down in Eve.
September 12, 1917
Wed. Warmer
E. got $5. Mary L. & I gave silver tea in Ever Onward. Made 9.20. Lovely feed. Lura & Fannie served. May went to Shirley's after school. Perkins came up for goods. Did not get mean. [?]
E. got $5. Mary L. & I gave silver tea in Ever Onward. Made 9.20. Lovely feed. Lura & Fannie served. May went to Shirley's after school. Perkins came up for goods. Did not get mean. [?]
September 11, 1917
Tues.
Worked like dickens in A.M. Made plum conserve. 12 tumblers.Mary L. came. We went shopping in P.M. May likes school.
Worked like dickens in A.M. Made plum conserve. 12 tumblers.Mary L. came. We went shopping in P.M. May likes school.
9/10/11
September 10, 1917
Mon. Lovely
School begins. May enters 4th grade. Miss Flavin teacher. Went to Mary Lawrences in P.M. Lonesome without May. Tired.
School begins. May enters 4th grade. Miss Flavin teacher. Went to Mary Lawrences in P.M. Lonesome without May. Tired.
September 9, 1917
Sun. Lovely day Cold
May did not go to S.S. Miss Flavin & Roberts came in. P.M. May & I went to walk in P.M. Ironed. E. & May picked plums.
May did not go to S.S. Miss Flavin & Roberts came in. P.M. May & I went to walk in P.M. Ironed. E. & May picked plums.
September 8, 1917
Sat. Lovely cold
Worked hard in A.M. & P.M. Did not change dress. Mowed lawn. Marion R.s trunk came. Pa & Ma came over. Early to bed. Miss Flavin called for room.
Worked hard in A.M. & P.M. Did not change dress. Mowed lawn. Marion R.s trunk came. Pa & Ma came over. Early to bed. Miss Flavin called for room.
9/6/11
September 7, 1917
Fri. Cold ###
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Mary Lawrence called in P.M. Went to Ideal in Eve with Ma. May is better. Anxious for school.
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Mary Lawrence called in P.M. Went to Ideal in Eve with Ma. May is better. Anxious for school.
9/5/11
September 6, 1917
Thurs. Cold & Rain
May's birthday. 8 yrs. old. Big girl. Got $4 - dress - book - pencil box. Went down town in P.M. Saw Mrs. Dooris[?] went over to Mary Lawrence's in P.M. Tired.
May's birthday. 8 yrs. old. Big girl. Got $4 - dress - book - pencil box. Went down town in P.M. Saw Mrs. Dooris[?] went over to Mary Lawrence's in P.M. Tired.
9/4/11
September 5, 1917
Wed. Cold & damp
Washed in A.M. May & I went down town in P.M. Went home in Eve and knitted. May did not cough once all last night.
Washed in A.M. May & I went down town in P.M. Went home in Eve and knitted. May did not cough once all last night.
September 4, 1917
Tues. Fine
Cleaned some of the house in A.M. Sent laundry. May did not take music lesson. Headache all P.M. Mr. Perry sent vegetables.
Cleaned some of the house in A.M. Sent laundry. May did not take music lesson. Headache all P.M. Mr. Perry sent vegetables.
9/2/11
September 3, 1917
Labor Day Great
Started for home at 9.09 A.M. Ate in Boston and got home at 4 P.M. Saw Agnes Bing & sister. May's cough is better. Went to bed early.
Started for home at 9.09 A.M. Ate in Boston and got home at 4 P.M. Saw Agnes Bing & sister. May's cough is better. Went to bed early.
September 2, 1917
Sun. Lovely
Did not go to church. Miss Pickles & Heald arrived. Went to ride with Mr. white in A.M. Saw Mother Ann. Great. Saw aeroplane. Went to Long Beach in P.M.
Did not go to church. Miss Pickles & Heald arrived. Went to ride with Mr. white in A.M. Saw Mother Ann. Great. Saw aeroplane. Went to Long Beach in P.M.
September 1, 1917
Sat. Lovely Rain in P.M.
Went down on beach after breakfast until after noon. Went up to Gloucester in P.M. Rained. Went up to ride with Mr. White in Eve. Long ride. May liked it.
Went down on beach after breakfast until after noon. Went up to Gloucester in P.M. Rained. Went up to ride with Mr. White in Eve. Long ride. May liked it.
8/31/11
August 31, 1917
Fri. Lovely
Went to walk after breakfast. Went on beach until noon. We went to Gloucester in P.M. Bought May's dress at Browns. Went to walk in Eve.
Went to walk after breakfast. Went on beach until noon. We went to Gloucester in P.M. Bought May's dress at Browns. Went to walk in Eve.
August 30, 1917
Thurs Rained in P.M.
Played on beach in A.M. until noon. Went up to Bare Skin Neck with our knitting. Rained. Came home. Knit in Eve.
Note: Could that really be "Bare" Skin Neck?
Played on beach in A.M. until noon. Went up to Bare Skin Neck with our knitting. Rained. Came home. Knit in Eve.
Note: Could that really be "Bare" Skin Neck?
8/28/11
August 29, 1917
Wed. Hot
May played all A.M. on beach. Cough is better. Mother - May & I went to Headlands in A.M. Called on Dr. Phillip at Pigeon Cove.
May played all A.M. on beach. Cough is better. Mother - May & I went to Headlands in A.M. Called on Dr. Phillip at Pigeon Cove.
8/27/11
August 28, 1917
Tues. Hot
May coughed very little. She played on beach in A.M. I knitted. Went to Gloucester in P.M. Wrote cards & walked in Eve.
May coughed very little. She played on beach in A.M. I knitted. Went to Gloucester in P.M. Wrote cards & walked in Eve.
August 27, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Mother - May & I started for Rockport at 7 in A.M. Saw Lucien Trombley in street. Got in Rockport about 4. Tired.
Mother - May & I started for Rockport at 7 in A.M. Saw Lucien Trombley in street. Got in Rockport about 4. Tired.
August 26, 1917
Sun Lovely
Packed trunk. Ma & Pa came over. Ironed in A.M. Put up lunch. May & I went to bed early. Fern called.
Packed trunk. Ma & Pa came over. Ironed in A.M. Put up lunch. May & I went to bed early. Fern called.
August 25, 1917
Fine Day
Cooked in A.M. butter .45 Eggs .45 E. mowed lawn. May is better. Ironed in P.M. Got hat. Did not go down town.
Cooked in A.M. butter .45 Eggs .45 E. mowed lawn. May is better. Ironed in P.M. Got hat. Did not go down town.
August 24, 1917
Fri Rain in A.M. & P.M. Fair & Hot in P.M.
Ironed in A.M. & P.M. Washed & cooked in P.M. May is better. Ma & Pa came over. Fred Davis is not going to get well. Tired. Sewed in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. & P.M. Washed & cooked in P.M. May is better. Ma & Pa came over. Fred Davis is not going to get well. Tired. Sewed in Eve.
August 23, 1917
Thurs Cloudy & Hot
Ironed in A.M. & P.M. Cleaned up stairs. Marion Roberts telephoned she'd take room. May is very much better. Hurrah.
Ironed in A.M. & P.M. Cleaned up stairs. Marion Roberts telephoned she'd take room. May is very much better. Hurrah.
August 22, 1917
Wed. Lovely & Hot.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. May is better. Does not cough so much. Mother bought up dresses for May. Ann came over.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. May is better. Does not cough so much. Mother bought up dresses for May. Ann came over.
August 21, 1917
Tues. Lovely
Laundry came. Fern moved up to his new home. Paid room rent. Washed a little. Went home. May went to Perkinsville with Smiths. May took music lesson. Paid.
Laundry came. Fern moved up to his new home. Paid room rent. Washed a little. Went home. May went to Perkinsville with Smiths. May took music lesson. Paid.
August 20, 1917
Mon. Lovely
May only coughed two or three times. Washed a little. H&S sale. Bought green suit.$10. Terrible accident at crossing. Mrs. E. Perkins killed.
May only coughed two or three times. Washed a little. H&S sale. Bought green suit.$10. Terrible accident at crossing. Mrs. E. Perkins killed.
August 19, 1917
Sun. Lovely
May did not cough as much as usual. May went home to dinner. Fixed May's coat. Head-ache in P.M. Went home in Eve.
May did not cough as much as usual. May went home to dinner. Fixed May's coat. Head-ache in P.M. Went home in Eve.
August 18, 1917
Sat. Lovely
Cleaned dining room & parlor. cooked. Butter - .45 Eggs - .45. May & I took baths in P.M. Mr & Mrs. Fleming called. Went down town.
Cleaned dining room & parlor. cooked. Butter - .45 Eggs - .45. May & I took baths in P.M. Mr & Mrs. Fleming called. Went down town.
August 17, 1917
Fri. Rain
Ironed in A.M. May coughed pretty hard in night. Ironed in P.M. All in. Sewed in P.M.
Ironed in A.M. May coughed pretty hard in night. Ironed in P.M. All in. Sewed in P.M.
August 16, 1917
Thurs. Hot
Cleaned den. May better. Olive stopped in P.M. Mother came over. Bennington day. E. did not work.
Cleaned den. May better. Olive stopped in P.M. Mother came over. Bennington day. E. did not work.
8/26/11
August 15, 1917
Wed. Rain
Laundry came. Fixed waist out of silk shirt. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Ma & Pa. Saw Olive & Clarence. Good.
Laundry came. Fixed waist out of silk shirt. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Ma & Pa. Saw Olive & Clarence. Good.
August 14, 1917
Tues. Cloudy
May coughed quite a bit. Slept late. Took music lesson. Paid. Went to Mrs. Smith in P.M. Finished May's dress in Eve.
May coughed quite a bit. Slept late. Took music lesson. Paid. Went to Mrs. Smith in P.M. Finished May's dress in Eve.
August 13, 1917
Mon. Hot.
May's cough is better. Hurrah! She slept until 10 min of 1 in a.M. Washed a little. Embroidered in P.M. Went home. Mother came over.
May's cough is better. Hurrah! She slept until 10 min of 1 in a.M. Washed a little. Embroidered in P.M. Went home. Mother came over.
August 12, 1917
Sun. Lovely & Hot
May coughed all night again. Had Dr in Eve. Bronchitis. Fred went to Syracuse in P.M. Mother came over. E. went down town.
May coughed all night again. Had Dr in Eve. Bronchitis. Fred went to Syracuse in P.M. Mother came over. E. went down town.
August 11, 1917
Sat. Hot. Paid machine
Eggs .45. butter .45. Fred came home. Quite a surprise. Better today. May's cough is no better. New sweater came. also mothers. Went down town in Eve.
Eggs .45. butter .45. Fred came home. Quite a surprise. Better today. May's cough is no better. New sweater came. also mothers. Went down town in Eve.
August 10, 1917
Fri. Cloudy but no rain ###
Sick all day. May coughed all night. Stayed on couch nearly all day. E. got medicine for May. Went to bed early.
Sick all day. May coughed all night. Stayed on couch nearly all day. E. got medicine for May. Went to bed early.
August 9, 1917
Thurs. Hot day
Ironed in A.M. Went home. Slept late. May coughed hard. May played out quite a lot. Went to walk with E.
Ironed in A.M. Went home. Slept late. May coughed hard. May played out quite a lot. Went to walk with E.
August 8, 1917
Wed. Cooler
Ironed in A.M. May did not cough as much last night. Went to Ideal in P.M. Ethel Barrymore. Great. Ma & Pa went in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. May did not cough as much last night. Went to Ideal in P.M. Ethel Barrymore. Great. Ma & Pa went in Eve.
August 7, 1917
Tues. Cooler & Fair
Laundry came. Went home. May coughed hard in night. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. May & I knit & sewed all P.M.
Laundry came. Went home. May coughed hard in night. Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. May & I knit & sewed all P.M.
August 6, 1917
Mon. Hot as usual
May has a terrible cough. Washed a little. Decided not to go to Rockport. Bought knitting needles & yarn for E's sweater. Started it. Lura & Dan Campbell called in Eve.
May has a terrible cough. Washed a little. Decided not to go to Rockport. Bought knitting needles & yarn for E's sweater. Started it. Lura & Dan Campbell called in Eve.
August 5, 2011
Sun. Cooler & fine
Went home with May to dinner. Ernest came home from Wells Beach. Brought home a big cod and 12 lobsters. May - Mother & I went to walk.
Went home with May to dinner. Ernest came home from Wells Beach. Brought home a big cod and 12 lobsters. May - Mother & I went to walk.
8/22/11
August 4, 1917
Sat. Lovely & Cool
Cooked in A.M. and cleaned up stairs. Mr. Quimby passed in draft exam. May got card from E. May & I went down town in Eve.
Cooked in A.M. and cleaned up stairs. Mr. Quimby passed in draft exam. May got card from E. May & I went down town in Eve.
August 3, 1917
Fine Cooler
Ironed in A.M. Went home. Mended in P.M. Got a lovely sweater for my birthday. Mother - May & I went to Ideal. Mowed lawn in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. Went home. Mended in P.M. Got a lovely sweater for my birthday. Mother - May & I went to Ideal. Mowed lawn in Eve.
August 2, 1917
Thurs. Hot as usual
Terrible thunder shower in P.M. Pa . Ma & May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Shower over when we came out. Letter from Ernest. Ironed in A.M. Nearly melted.
Terrible thunder shower in P.M. Pa . Ma & May & I went to Ideal in P.M. Shower over when we came out. Letter from Ernest. Ironed in A.M. Nearly melted.
August 1, 1917
Wed, Still terrible hot
Made 11 jars of currant jelly. Laundry came. Almost sick with heat. May stayed around home all day. May Mother & I went down town in Eve.
Made 11 jars of currant jelly. Laundry came. Almost sick with heat. May stayed around home all day. May Mother & I went down town in Eve.
July 31, 1917
Tues. something terrible {heat I assume}
Mended in A.M. So hot can't do anything. Got letter from Ernest. Went to Windsor in Eve. with Mother & May - Doane's & Smiths. Marion Cutler at Mothers.
Mended in A.M. So hot can't do anything. Got letter from Ernest. Went to Windsor in Eve. with Mother & May - Doane's & Smiths. Marion Cutler at Mothers.
July 30, 1917
Monday Hot as pepper
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. The heat is something terrible. Pa came over also Ma. Embroidered in P.M. Went home in Eve. Went down town with Mother & May. Dr. Rue's mist[?]rel here.
Note: Possibly "minstrel" as in a traveling show?
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. The heat is something terrible. Pa came over also Ma. Embroidered in P.M. Went home in Eve. Went down town with Mother & May. Dr. Rue's mist[?]rel here.
Note: Possibly "minstrel" as in a traveling show?
July 29, 1917
Cooler & lovely
Begin quite a lovely day. May & I kind of lonesome. Stayed over home most of the time. Picked currants. Mother, May & I went to walk in Eve. Tired.
Begin quite a lovely day. May & I kind of lonesome. Stayed over home most of the time. Picked currants. Mother, May & I went to walk in Eve. Tired.
July 28, 1917
Sat. Hot & lovely
E worked in A.M. Started for Wells, Me at 12:30 with Lock& Whitney for a week in car. Paid machine. Met Miss Limenueau. Went down town in Eve.
E worked in A.M. Started for Wells, Me at 12:30 with Lock& Whitney for a week in car. Paid machine. Met Miss Limenueau. Went down town in Eve.
July 27, 1917
Fri. Fine day. Hot.
Washed blanket. Finished ironing, pressed E clothes, mowed lawn in P.M. Helen & Ruth came over to play. Went to walk.
Washed blanket. Finished ironing, pressed E clothes, mowed lawn in P.M. Helen & Ruth came over to play. Went to walk.
July 26. 1917
Thurs. Hot
Ironed in A.M. Cleaned up stairs. Went to machine dements. at Furniture store. Mrs. Walter Alleus sister got machine. Went to Ideal with Ma.
Ironed in A.M. Cleaned up stairs. Went to machine dements. at Furniture store. Mrs. Walter Alleus sister got machine. Went to Ideal with Ma.
July 25, 1917
Wed. Fine
Ironed in A.M. May picked currants & played tennis at court. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. Went down town in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. May picked currants & played tennis at court. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. Went down town in Eve.
July 24, 1917
Tues. Fine
Made 8 jars of currant jelly. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. May played all day. Took first music lesson.
Made 8 jars of currant jelly. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother & May. May played all day. Took first music lesson.
8/6/11
July 23, 1917
Mon. Hot as Pepper
Washed a little in A.M. Mother came over in P.M. Sewed in P.M. Fred's red ink[?] no is 1645-9107 no drawn. Went to walk in Eve.
Note: Is this Fred's draft number?
Washed a little in A.M. Mother came over in P.M. Sewed in P.M. Fred's red ink[?] no is 1645-9107 no drawn. Went to walk in Eve.
Note: Is this Fred's draft number?
July 22, 1917
Sun. Lovely Fern did not pay rent
May went to S.S. No more S.S. this week. Ma & Pa came over. Went to walk in Eve with Ma & May. Visited with E. & Fern in Eve.
May went to S.S. No more S.S. this week. Ma & Pa came over. Went to walk in Eve with Ma & May. Visited with E. & Fern in Eve.
July 21, 1917
Sat. Hot
Draft today. Lots of people I know drafted. Terrible.Worked nearly all day. Mother - May & I went down town in Eve. Mays shoes came.
Draft today. Lots of people I know drafted. Terrible.Worked nearly all day. Mother - May & I went down town in Eve. Mays shoes came.
July 20, 1917
Fri Hot as blitzen
Finished ironing. Cleaned upstairs. May knitting needles and yarn came. She went to Helen's with knitting. Went home.
Finished ironing. Cleaned upstairs. May knitting needles and yarn came. She went to Helen's with knitting. Went home.
July 19, 1917
Thurs. Hot Showers in P.M.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Mother came over & Pa. Pa. Ma May & I went to Ideal in Eve. Charley Chaplin. May liked it.
Ironed in A.M. Sewed in P.M. Mother came over & Pa. Pa. Ma May & I went to Ideal in Eve. Charley Chaplin. May liked it.
July 18, 1917
Hot Showers in Eve
Cleaned all up stairs in A.M. Sewed in P.M. May took flowers to flower show in A.M. Mother May & I went down town in Eve.
Cleaned all up stairs in A.M. Sewed in P.M. May took flowers to flower show in A.M. Mother May & I went down town in Eve.
8/5/11
July 17, 1917
Tues. Hot
Cleared shed in A.M. Looks fine. Went to Smiths last Eve. Ma & Pa & I took walk in Eve. Suicide at Hillside Inn. Stores closed.
Cleared shed in A.M. Looks fine. Went to Smiths last Eve. Ma & Pa & I took walk in Eve. Suicide at Hillside Inn. Stores closed.
July 16, 1917
Mon. Hot as dickens
Washed a little in A.M. Mother & Pa came over. Heard Lizzie L. & Constantine was married. Sam went on vacation.
Washed a little in A.M. Mother & Pa came over. Heard Lizzie L. & Constantine was married. Sam went on vacation.
July 15, 1917
Sun. Muggy & Fair
Sick in A.M. Read in P.M. May did not go to S.S. Mr. Herbert stayed with Fern last night. May feels bad because Maude is gone.
Sick in A.M. Read in P.M. May did not go to S.S. Mr. Herbert stayed with Fern last night. May feels bad because Maude is gone.
July 14, 1917
Sat. Rain in A.M.
Sick all day. Maude went home at noon. E & May went to car with them. Maude gave May $1. Mother & I are all in. Early to bed.
Sick all day. Maude went home at noon. E & May went to car with them. Maude gave May $1. Mother & I are all in. Early to bed.
July 13, 1917
Fri. Hot as pepper ####
Ironed in A.M. Maude over all day. Went down town. Took pictures in P.M. The Herricks took Maude & Ma & I to No. Charlestown to Band concert.
Ironed in A.M. Maude over all day. Went down town. Took pictures in P.M. The Herricks took Maude & Ma & I to No. Charlestown to Band concert.
July 12, 1917
Thurs. Fine
Went home. Maude came. Went to walk in P.M. with Maude & Maud. [?] Went to Band concert & auto ride with Nell Herrick.
Went home. Maude came. Went to walk in P.M. with Maude & Maud. [?] Went to Band concert & auto ride with Nell Herrick.
July 11, 1917
Wed Fine & Rain
Clothes came. Maude over to dinner & supper. Went to Ideal in Eve with Mother & May . Maude. Ma & Pa over in Eve.
Clothes came. Maude over to dinner & supper. Went to Ideal in Eve with Mother & May . Maude. Ma & Pa over in Eve.
7/18/11
July 10,1917
Tues fine
Archie - Inez 3 kids- Edith, Harry & Rob came up in P.M. & supper. Went to Ideal in Eve with Maude & Mother & May.
Note: Archie is Harry's brother and Inez (Sumner) is Harry's wife. They had 5 children - Howard, Edward, Robert, Ruth and Anna. Harry is another brother and Edith is his wife. I don't know about their children but one of them must have been Rob.
Archie - Inez 3 kids- Edith, Harry & Rob came up in P.M. & supper. Went to Ideal in Eve with Maude & Mother & May.
Note: Archie is Harry's brother and Inez (Sumner) is Harry's wife. They had 5 children - Howard, Edward, Robert, Ruth and Anna. Harry is another brother and Edith is his wife. I don't know about their children but one of them must have been Rob.
7/9/11
July 9, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Went home. Maude came over. Went to Movies in Eve. with Mother - May & Maude. Walked around block.
Went home. Maude came over. Went to Movies in Eve. with Mother - May & Maude. Walked around block.
July 8, 1917
Sun. Lovely
Maude came. took pictures. Sam - Maude - Ma E. & I with Mr. Rowe. took auto ride. Gassets - Chester & Bellows Falls.
Note: Wish I had that photo!
Both "tooks" are strangely uncapitalized.
Maude came. took pictures. Sam - Maude - Ma E. & I with Mr. Rowe. took auto ride. Gassets - Chester & Bellows Falls.
Note: Wish I had that photo!
Both "tooks" are strangely uncapitalized.
July 7, 1917
Sat. Hot
Butter .40 Eggs .40. Maude came over. Ma & Pa came. We all went down town in Eve. Tired to death.
Butter .40 Eggs .40. Maude came over. Ma & Pa came. We all went down town in Eve. Tired to death.
July 6, 1917
Fri Hot & Fine
May & Maud went down town in A.M. Maud went with Ernest on route. Bradley C. came up. Maud - Mother - May & I went to Ideal.
May & Maud went down town in A.M. Maud went with Ernest on route. Bradley C. came up. Maud - Mother - May & I went to Ideal.
July 5, 1917
Thurs. Fine & Hot
Maude here all day. Went down town in P.M. Made tuna fish salad. Mother - May - Maude & I went to movies in Eve.
Maude here all day. Went down town in P.M. Made tuna fish salad. Mother - May - Maude & I went to movies in Eve.
July 4, 1917
Wed. Hot & Fine
Regimental band from Fort Ethan Allen here in A.M. Maud - May & I went to Fair Grounds in P.M. Nothing doing. Came home in Albee's car. Movies.
Regimental band from Fort Ethan Allen here in A.M. Maud - May & I went to Fair Grounds in P.M. Nothing doing. Came home in Albee's car. Movies.
July 3, 1917
Tues. Fair
Worked nearly all day. May & I went to Charlestown to meet Maud. Maud came in Maud came in Eve. Looks fine. E. went to Ed Baileys.
Worked nearly all day. May & I went to Charlestown to meet Maud. Maud came in Maud came in Eve. Looks fine. E. went to Ed Baileys.
July 2, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Cleaned pantry. Washed a little in A.M. Went home. May played with kids. May & I took baths in P.M. Sewed on green skirt in P.M. and Eve.
Cleaned pantry. Washed a little in A.M. Went home. May played with kids. May & I took baths in P.M. Sewed on green skirt in P.M. and Eve.
July 1, 1917
Sun. Beautiful showers in P.M.
May went to S.S. in P.M. Miriam Doane in Eve. Ferm paid rent. Mr. Herbert stayed with him last night. Read all day.
May went to S.S. in P.M. Miriam Doane in Eve. Ferm paid rent. Mr. Herbert stayed with him last night. Read all day.
6/29/11
June 30, 1917
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.
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.
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.
5/29/11
May 30, 1917
Wed. Pleasant. Memorial Day
Grandma & Sam went to Perkinsville in A.M. Got Pa & Fred's dinner. Ironed in P.M. Mother -May & I went to Ideal. "Big Tremaine." Very good.
Note: Several of the family are buried in Perkinsville Cemetery. I think Sam and his mother have gone to put flowers on the graves.
Grandma & Sam went to Perkinsville in A.M. Got Pa & Fred's dinner. Ironed in P.M. Mother -May & I went to Ideal. "Big Tremaine." Very good.
Note: Several of the family are buried in Perkinsville Cemetery. I think Sam and his mother have gone to put flowers on the graves.
May 29, 1917
Tues. Rain Fred came
Schools out at 3pm. Shirley came up after school. May and she went after flowers. got wet. Fred came. Mother came over. No exercises at school. Mrs. Smith's recital. May & I got invite. Did not go.
Schools out at 3pm. Shirley came up after school. May and she went after flowers. got wet. Fred came. Mother came over. No exercises at school. Mrs. Smith's recital. May & I got invite. Did not go.
May 28, 1917
Mon. Cold & Fair Rain in Eve
Washed in A.M. Went home in P.M. May went to Shirley's after school. Ann Stiles came over in Eve. May & I went down town in Eve.
Washed in A.M. Went home in P.M. May went to Shirley's after school. Ann Stiles came over in Eve. May & I went down town in Eve.
May 27, 1917
Sun. Lovely in P.M. Rain in A.M.
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Sue & Clyde came up in P.M. Ma & Pa & fred came over. E. May & I went to walk. Mr. Barnum's brother dead. Gone to N.Y.
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Sue & Clyde came up in P.M. Ma & Pa & fred came over. E. May & I went to walk. Mr. Barnum's brother dead. Gone to N.Y.
May 26, 1917
Sat. Lovely
We bought the Perkins House. $3600 cash. Smith's bought fleming hosue $3250. May & Frank & Bertha are here. Fred came. Bought foreign flags.
We bought the Perkins House. $3600 cash. Smith's bought fleming hosue $3250. May & Frank & Bertha are here. Fred came. Bought foreign flags.
May 25, 1917
Fri. Lovely
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Went over to Mrs. Smith's in P.M. Pa came over. May - Ma & I went to Ideal in Eve. "The Selfish Woman."
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Went over to Mrs. Smith's in P.M. Pa came over. May - Ma & I went to Ideal in Eve. "The Selfish Woman."
May 24, 1917
Thurs. Lovely
Went up to school in A.M. Enjoyed it. May is doing fine. Worked all P.M. Mended in Eve. Made May a slip. Mother came over.
Went up to school in A.M. Enjoyed it. May is doing fine. Worked all P.M. Mended in Eve. Made May a slip. Mother came over.
May 23, 1917
Wed. Rain
Did not do very much. Did not feel very well. Went home. Mother & I went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Mme Pavlova in "Extravagence."
Did not do very much. Did not feel very well. Went home. Mother & I went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Mme Pavlova in "Extravagence."
May 22, 1917
Tues. Rain
Ironed in A.M.& P.M. Went home. "Auz" P. came up in P.M. Couldn't spell my name. May went over to Helen's after school. Pa came in.
Ironed in A.M.& P.M. Went home. "Auz" P. came up in P.M. Couldn't spell my name. May went over to Helen's after school. Pa came in.
May 21, 1917
Mon. Lovely
Washed in A.M. Went to bed in P.M. May played with Helen after school. Pa & Ma came over. E. went down town to "Auz" P.
Washed in A.M. Went to bed in P.M. May played with Helen after school. Pa & Ma came over. E. went down town to "Auz" P.
May 20, 1917
Sun.Beautiful
May went to S.S. E. went down to see "Auz" P. Going to have house. Pa came over & Ma. Went home. Ironed parlor curtains.
May went to S.S. E. went down to see "Auz" P. Going to have house. Pa came over & Ma. Went home. Ironed parlor curtains.
May 19, 1917
Lovely & Hot
May & Helen had a picnic. Washed the house with hose. Went down town in Eve & P.M. Paid machine & $3 at Standard.
May & Helen had a picnic. Washed the house with hose. Went down town in Eve & P.M. Paid machine & $3 at Standard.
May 18, 1917
Fri. Showers & Fair
A. Perkins came in A.M. Told him we would buy house. Smith wants it. Mother & Pa came over. Cleaned Parlor. Helen Perry came to play with May. Tired.
A. Perkins came in A.M. Told him we would buy house. Smith wants it. Mother & Pa came over. Cleaned Parlor. Helen Perry came to play with May. Tired.
5/17/11
May 17, 1917
Thurs. Cool & Pleasant
Do not feel very good to-day. Kind of upset. E. went to bank. Got a letter from Perkins. Went down town in P.M. Mother - May - & I went to walk.
Do not feel very good to-day. Kind of upset. E. went to bank. Got a letter from Perkins. Went down town in P.M. Mother - May - & I went to walk.
May 16, 1917
Wed. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. Very good. House for sale. $3600. Going to buy it. Thank goodness we won't have to move. Ma & Pa came over. May went up to Helen Perry's.
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. Very good. House for sale. $3600. Going to buy it. Thank goodness we won't have to move. Ma & Pa came over. May went up to Helen Perry's.
May 15 1917
Tues. Lovely
Painted back door. Got sliver in under finger nail. Awfully sore. May's cold is better. Mended in P.M. & Eve. Mother came over in Eve.
Painted back door. Got sliver in under finger nail. Awfully sore. May's cold is better. Mended in P.M. & Eve. Mother came over in Eve.
May 14, 1917
Mon Lovely
Washed in a.M. Went down town in P.M. Mother came over in Eve. Bought Sam's birthday presents. Mended in Eve. May has a cold. Sam's birthday.
Note: Sam is Ada's maternal uncle. He never married and he lived next door with his sister his whole life.
Washed in a.M. Went down town in P.M. Mother came over in Eve. Bought Sam's birthday presents. Mended in Eve. May has a cold. Sam's birthday.
Note: Sam is Ada's maternal uncle. He never married and he lived next door with his sister his whole life.
5/13/11
May 13, 1917
Sun. Pleasant
May went to S.S. Went after May flowers in P.M. with Ernest and Charlotte G. Got a lot. Tired. May & I went home. Early to bed.
May went to S.S. Went after May flowers in P.M. with Ernest and Charlotte G. Got a lot. Tired. May & I went home. Early to bed.
May 12, 1917
Sat. Fair & Showers
May & Helen dug dandelions. Paid her $ .20. Mrs. Powers called. Washed kitchen floor. Went home. Mother came. Pa& May went to Dibs {?} auction.
May & Helen dug dandelions. Paid her $ .20. Mrs. Powers called. Washed kitchen floor. Went home. Mother came. Pa& May went to Dibs {?} auction.
5/10/11
May 11, 1917
Fri. Lovely
Cleaned front stairs and lower hall.Went down town in P.M. May went to Helen's.May & I went to Ideal.Went home. Went to walk with Mary L.
Cleaned front stairs and lower hall.Went down town in P.M. May went to Helen's.May & I went to Ideal.Went home. Went to walk with Mary L.
5/9/11
May 10, 1917
Thurs. Windy & Showers
Ironed until 8 P.M. Cleaned closet in den. May & Helen went after violets after school. Mother is better. Crocheted on bag in P.M. Tired.
Ironed until 8 P.M. Cleaned closet in den. May & Helen went after violets after school. Mother is better. Crocheted on bag in P.M. Tired.
May 9, 1917
Wed. Rain
Cleared upstairs hall. Mother still has the headache. Shirley - Helen & May went after violets after school. May & I went down town in Eve. Bought collar.
Cleared upstairs hall. Mother still has the headache. Shirley - Helen & May went after violets after school. May & I went down town in Eve. Bought collar.
May 8, 1917
Tues. Pleasant
Washed in A.M. Mother still has headache. May went up to Helen Perry's after school. E. raked rest of lawn after supper. Nell Herrick called.
Washed in A.M. Mother still has headache. May went up to Helen Perry's after school. E. raked rest of lawn after supper. Nell Herrick called.
May 7, 1917
Mon. Rain
Sick all night. Better in A.M. Cleaned gas stove. Went home. Mother has headache. Mrs. LaFountaine called.
Sick all night. Better in A.M. Cleaned gas stove. Went home. Mother has headache. Mrs. LaFountaine called.
May 6, 1917
Sun. Cloudy & Rain
Ironed in A.M. Head-ache all day. Went to bed in P.M. Mother came over. Better in Eve. Went home.
Ironed in A.M. Head-ache all day. Went to bed in P.M. Mother came over. Better in Eve. Went home.
May 5, 1917
Sat. Rain
E. went fishing in A.M. Got 6. took storm door & windows off in P.M. Paid H. & Symonds Co. $22.52. Paid Albee $.50.Paid machine & mother.Whitney Doane has German Measles.
E. went fishing in A.M. Got 6. took storm door & windows off in P.M. Paid H. & Symonds Co. $22.52. Paid Albee $.50.Paid machine & mother.Whitney Doane has German Measles.
May 4, 1917
Fri. Fine
cleaned E.'s room. Looks fine. Eliz. Stiles came. Last Meeting of Alt. club. Did not go. Went to bed early. Tired. Teachers Meeting. School did not keep.
cleaned E.'s room. Looks fine. Eliz. Stiles came. Last Meeting of Alt. club. Did not go. Went to bed early. Tired. Teachers Meeting. School did not keep.
May 3, 1917
Thurs. Rain in P.M.
Ironed in A.M. Raked half of lawn. Cleaned up-stairs. May played with Helen after school. Sent Fred's gifts.
Ironed in A.M. Raked half of lawn. Cleaned up-stairs. May played with Helen after school. Sent Fred's gifts.
5/2/11
May 2, 1917
Wed. Rain
cleaned bath-room. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother. May - Mother & I went down town in Eve. Bought Fred's presents. Went home in Eve.
cleaned bath-room. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Mother. May - Mother & I went down town in Eve. Bought Fred's presents. Went home in Eve.
4/30/11
May 1, 1917
Tues. Rain May Day
Washed in A.M. Washed a quilt. Read & crocheted in P.M. May went down to Shirley's after school. Hung May baskets in Eve. May got 7 pretty ones.
Washed in A.M. Washed a quilt. Read & crocheted in P.M. May went down to Shirley's after school. Hung May baskets in Eve. May got 7 pretty ones.
April 30, 1917
Mon. Cloudy
Went home in A.M. May went to school. Ironed in A.M. Read in P.M. Mended in Eve. May went down to Shirley's after school. E. stayed in.
Went home in A.M. May went to school. Ironed in A.M. Read in P.M. Mended in Eve. May went down to Shirley's after school. E. stayed in.
April 29, 1917
Sun. Fair
Ernest & Barnum went fishing all day. Did not get many. May & I stayed alone. Went to walk in Eve.
Ernest & Barnum went fishing all day. Did not get many. May & I stayed alone. Went to walk in Eve.
April 28, 1917
Sat. Fine day
Tired to death. Glad Fi-fi is over. Slept late. May played with Helen.Shirley came. May went to ride with Dr. & Shirley. Pa was in parade. 98th anniversary of Odd Fellows. Big parade at evening. Charlestown band. Mother - May & I went down town.
Tired to death. Glad Fi-fi is over. Slept late. May played with Helen.Shirley came. May went to ride with Dr. & Shirley. Pa was in parade. 98th anniversary of Odd Fellows. Big parade at evening. Charlestown band. Mother - May & I went down town.
4/27/11
April 27, 1917
Fri. cloudy
Packed house at Fi-fi. Dance after. Did not stay. Wore green skirt and dresden polanaise, powdeed hair, white stockings & black shoe. Everything fine. Olive & Jones here. Joe & I have left stage & going to movies.
Note: Sort of an odd entry. Who's Joe?
Packed house at Fi-fi. Dance after. Did not stay. Wore green skirt and dresden polanaise, powdeed hair, white stockings & black shoe. Everything fine. Olive & Jones here. Joe & I have left stage & going to movies.
Note: Sort of an odd entry. Who's Joe?
4/25/11
April 26, 1917
Thurs. Fine Day
Fixed tinsel on May's white dress. First night of "Fi-fi of Toy Shop." May was a fairy. Big Gr[?] Our dance was good. Garter broke. No-one knew it.
Fixed tinsel on May's white dress. First night of "Fi-fi of Toy Shop." May was a fairy. Big Gr[?] Our dance was good. Garter broke. No-one knew it.
April 25, 1917
Wed. Fine ###
May went to school in P.M. Full rehearsal at Opera House. More f[?} Went bum. Came home with Mrs.Lorden[?}
May went to school in P.M. Full rehearsal at Opera House. More f[?} Went bum. Came home with Mrs.Lorden[?}
4/23/11
April 24, 1917
Tues. Rain in P.M.
Washed curtains in A.M. May is better. She went to rehearsal in P.M. We rehearsed at Gladys C. May & I rode up with Doanes.
Washed curtains in A.M. May is better. She went to rehearsal in P.M. We rehearsed at Gladys C. May & I rode up with Doanes.
April 23, 1917
Mon. Fine day
Washed in a.M. Did not get through work until late. May did not go to school. I went to rehearsal in Eve.
Washed in a.M. Did not get through work until late. May did not go to school. I went to rehearsal in Eve.
4/22/11
April 22, 1917
Sun. Rain
May is better. Did not go out. I went over home. Ma & Pa came over. I worked nearly all day.
May is better. Did not go out. I went over home. Ma & Pa came over. I worked nearly all day.
April 21, 1917
Sat. April Showers
May had croup all night, better in morning. Horsington baby died last night. Had doctor for May in night. Went to rehearsal. Big thunderstorm in Eve.
May had croup all night, better in morning. Horsington baby died last night. Had doctor for May in night. Went to rehearsal. Big thunderstorm in Eve.
4/20/11
April 20, 1917
Fri. April showers
Swept all up stairs. Went home. Rehearsal at 5:30 P.M. Murdock very pleasant. May does not feel well. Got costumes. Green.
Swept all up stairs. Went home. Rehearsal at 5:30 P.M. Murdock very pleasant. May does not feel well. Got costumes. Green.
4/19/11
April 19, 1917
Thurs. Warm & Grand
Cleaned our room to-day. May went to Rehearsal after school. Murdock got peeved. Gave him ice cream too. Gone off Jake.
Note: Not sure what this is about. A temperamental director?
Cleaned our room to-day. May went to Rehearsal after school. Murdock got peeved. Gave him ice cream too. Gone off Jake.
Note: Not sure what this is about. A temperamental director?
4/17/11
April 18, 1917
Wed. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Shirley came to play with May. I went to bed in P.M. Rehearsal at Mrs. Dodges. Ice cream with Gladys Myhely [?] Hobbs - Safford & Auber. Firing off Cape Cod.
Note : I remember vaguely hearing about the German shots of Cape Cod. Anyone know about this?
Ironed in A.M. Shirley came to play with May. I went to bed in P.M. Rehearsal at Mrs. Dodges. Ice cream with Gladys Myhely [?] Hobbs - Safford & Auber. Firing off Cape Cod.
Note : I remember vaguely hearing about the German shots of Cape Cod. Anyone know about this?
April 17, 1917
Tues Fine
Mother & S went to the Ideal. "Unafraid." Grand. May went to rehearsal of FiFi after school.
Note: I think "S" is Sam, her mother (Sarah Grimshaw's) brother. Sam lived with his sister until he died in the late 1930s.
Mother & S went to the Ideal. "Unafraid." Grand. May went to rehearsal of FiFi after school.
Note: I think "S" is Sam, her mother (Sarah Grimshaw's) brother. Sam lived with his sister until he died in the late 1930s.
4/15/11
April 16, 1917
Mon. Grand
Washed in A.M. Went to bed in P.M. Went to rehearsal of FiFi in Eve. Mrs. Auber - Safford - Stiles - Nelson - Myerburg - Flavin - Hows - Chynworth & myself.
Washed in A.M. Went to bed in P.M. Went to rehearsal of FiFi in Eve. Mrs. Auber - Safford - Stiles - Nelson - Myerburg - Flavin - Hows - Chynworth & myself.
May 15, 1917
sun. Fair & cold
May did not go to S.S. Went to walk in P.M. E. & I hid. Mother came over. Went to bed early.
May did not go to S.S. Went to walk in P.M. E. & I hid. Mother came over. Went to bed early.
April 14, 1917
Sat. Grand
Eggs .33 Worked nearly all day. May [?] 3 lemon pies. Went down town in Eve. with Mother & May. Paid machine.
Eggs .33 Worked nearly all day. May [?] 3 lemon pies. Went down town in Eve. with Mother & May. Paid machine.
4/12/11
April 13, 1917
Fri. Grand
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal. "The thousand Dollar husband." Grand. E. & May played.
Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal. "The thousand Dollar husband." Grand. E. & May played.
April 12, 1917
Thurs. Grand
Finished the ironing. Cleaned closets up stairs. Went home. Crocheted in Eve. Went down town.
Finished the ironing. Cleaned closets up stairs. Went home. Crocheted in Eve. Went down town.
4/11/11
April 11, 1917
Wed. Cold
Ironed in A.M. Did not get it all day. Went home. Mother & Pa came over. May, Mother & I went down town.
Note: If "did not get it all day." means being out of it - I really like that expression!
Ironed in A.M. Did not get it all day. Went home. Mother & Pa came over. May, Mother & I went down town.
Note: If "did not get it all day." means being out of it - I really like that expression!
4/10/11
April 10, 1917
Tues. Rain
Washed in A.M. Crocheted in P.M. Went home in P.M. May & I played cards in Eve. Formed "Home Guards."
Washed in A.M. Crocheted in P.M. Went home in P.M. May & I played cards in Eve. Formed "Home Guards."
April 9, 1917
Mon. cold & Fair
Company K left this A.M. Big send off.Very sad. Shanders gave me a flag. Shops & schools closed until they left.Went with Mary S. German Raider off Nantucket.
Company K left this A.M. Big send off.Very sad. Shanders gave me a flag. Shops & schools closed until they left.Went with Mary S. German Raider off Nantucket.
4/8/11
April 8, 1917
Sun. Easter Sun.
Lovely day. May went to S.S. and she & I went to Ester Cantata. at Congo. Church in P.M. E. May & I went to walk.
Lovely day. May went to S.S. and she & I went to Ester Cantata. at Congo. Church in P.M. E. May & I went to walk.
4/7/11
April 7, 1917
Sat. Rainy & Cloudy
War is declared between U.S. & Germany. yesterday [written in pencil]. Everyone is crazy. Co. K leaves Mon. Eggs .30 cts. Crocheted in P.M. May went down in P.M.
War is declared between U.S. & Germany. yesterday [written in pencil]. Everyone is crazy. Co. K leaves Mon. Eggs .30 cts. Crocheted in P.M. May went down in P.M.
4/6/11
April 6, 1917
Fri. Snowy & Rain
May did not go to school. Cold is better. Went home in P.M. Hemmed brown skirt & crocheted and mended.
Congress declares War. War is declared between U.S. & Germany.
May did not go to school. Cold is better. Went home in P.M. Hemmed brown skirt & crocheted and mended.
Congress declares War. War is declared between U.S. & Germany.
4/5/11
April 5, 1917
Thurs. Lovely
May & I & Mother went to Claremont. Dr. Carleton says May's glasses are OK for a year. Saw Mattie & the bunch. Mother bought hat. Chased car.
Note: I think she means they chased the trolley car because they almost missed it.
May & I & Mother went to Claremont. Dr. Carleton says May's glasses are OK for a year. Saw Mattie & the bunch. Mother bought hat. Chased car.
Note: I think she means they chased the trolley car because they almost missed it.
4/4/11
April 4, 1917
Wed. Fine
Saw a robin. May has a cold. Came home from school about 10:30 A.M. Went down town in P.M. Miss Miller said she had temperature.
Saw a robin. May has a cold. Came home from school about 10:30 A.M. Went down town in P.M. Miss Miller said she had temperature.
4/3/11
April 3, 1917
Tues. Fine
Militia called out. Ironed in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal "The Price She Paid" Not very good. May came in after school. Went home in Eve.
Militia called out. Ironed in A.M. Mother & I went to Ideal "The Price She Paid" Not very good. May came in after school. Went home in Eve.
April 2, 1917
Mon. Cloudy
Washed in A,M. May came home all mud. Fell down. Went home in A.M. May & I played Solitaire in Eve. Crocheted on bag.
Washed in A,M. May came home all mud. Fell down. Went home in A.M. May & I played Solitaire in Eve. Crocheted on bag.
April 1, 1917
Sun. Rainy & Cloudy
May & I went home to breakfast. May did not go to S.S. Finished ironing in A.M. May went to walk in P.M. Went home in P.M.
May & I went home to breakfast. May did not go to S.S. Finished ironing in A.M. May went to walk in P.M. Went home in P.M.
March 31, 1917
Sat. Lovely
Bought syrup of Huntoon. $1.50 eggs $.30. May went over to Helen's. Washed kitchen floor in P.M. May & I went down town in Eve.
Bought syrup of Huntoon. $1.50 eggs $.30. May went over to Helen's. Washed kitchen floor in P.M. May & I went down town in Eve.
March 30, 1917
Fri. Lovely
Fred's birthday. 27 years. Went home in A.M. Altrurian's at Virginia Slack's. did not go. Went to Eliz. Stiles in P.M. Started Indian Bag.
Fred's birthday. 27 years. Went home in A.M. Altrurian's at Virginia Slack's. did not go. Went to Eliz. Stiles in P.M. Started Indian Bag.
March 29, 1917
Thurs. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. Went to Ideal. Saw "Palace of the King." Rotten. Went home in Eve. Crocheted. May & I played Solitaire.
Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. Went to Ideal. Saw "Palace of the King." Rotten. Went home in Eve. Crocheted. May & I played Solitaire.
March 28, 1917
Wed. Lovely
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal. "Mister 44" Harold Lockwood & May Allison. Bought silkateen for Indian bag. Did not go to Mothers' Club.
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal. "Mister 44" Harold Lockwood & May Allison. Bought silkateen for Indian bag. Did not go to Mothers' Club.
4/1/11
March 27, 1917
Tues. Beautiful
Cleaned up house. Mother is a lot better. Stayed in all day. Went home in a.M. & Eve. May is wearing summer dresses.
Cleaned up house. Mother is a lot better. Stayed in all day. Went home in a.M. & Eve. May is wearing summer dresses.
March 26, 1917
Mon. Rainy
Washed in A.M. Dried clothes in house. Mrs. R. came. Wants my room. Mother lots better. Went home & worked a little.
Washed in A.M. Dried clothes in house. Mrs. R. came. Wants my room. Mother lots better. Went home & worked a little.
March 25, 1917
Sundy Fine Day
Mother got up to-day. May went to S.S. Miss R. & Fred over to lunch. Certainly all in. Mother lots better.
Mother got up to-day. May went to S.S. Miss R. & Fred over to lunch. Certainly all in. Mother lots better.
3/29/11
Yikes Everyone - Sorry!
Hello from me in 2011! I am so sorry that I appear to have missed many many comments! apologies to all - and now I see an easier way to keep track I'll hopefully respond in a more timely fashion! Thanks, everyone for your patience - and thank you for continuing to check out the blog despite my apparent rudeness!
Deborah
Deborah
March 24, 1917
Sat. fine Day
Mother is better. Still in bed. Worked over home all day. E. loafed awhile in A.M. Water men fixed water in cellar. E. paid machine.
Mother is better. Still in bed. Worked over home all day. E. loafed awhile in A.M. Water men fixed water in cellar. E. paid machine.
March 23, 1917
Fri. Big Cloud
Mother did not get up. Worse. Doctor said she came very near pneumonia. Acute congestion. Worked over there in A.M. Did my work in P.M. Water run into cellar. Altrurian Club here in Eve.Reverend Park Mayer [?] of Windsor addressed the club.
Mother did not get up. Worse. Doctor said she came very near pneumonia. Acute congestion. Worked over there in A.M. Did my work in P.M. Water run into cellar. Altrurian Club here in Eve.Reverend Park Mayer [?] of Windsor addressed the club.
March 22, 1917
Thurs. Fine Day
Ma & Pa went to Ideal. cleaned up stairs. Mother came home sick. Had doctor in Eve. May went down town in P.M.
Ma & Pa went to Ideal. cleaned up stairs. Mother came home sick. Had doctor in Eve. May went down town in P.M.
March 21, 1917
Wed. Rainy & cloudy
Fred came at noon. Went home. May played with kids nearly all day. Fred came over. Mother's club postponed.
Fred came at noon. Went home. May played with kids nearly all day. Fred came over. Mother's club postponed.
3/25/11
March 20, 1917
Tues. Snow & Rain
Musical stock co. here three nights.Went home in A.M. Ironed in A.M. Mother came over. Fixed sofa pillow.
Musical stock co. here three nights.Went home in A.M. Ironed in A.M. Mother came over. Fixed sofa pillow.
March 19, 1917
Mon. Lovely Day
Washed in P.M. Clothes all dry. School ( the little building) closed on acc't scarlet fever.May is glad. Went home.
Washed in P.M. Clothes all dry. School ( the little building) closed on acc't scarlet fever.May is glad. Went home.
March 18, 1917
Sun. cold & Windy
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. E. & I set up new furniture.Pretty slick. Mother came over in P.M. May - Ma - & I went to walk in Eve.
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. E. & I set up new furniture.Pretty slick. Mother came over in P.M. May - Ma - & I went to walk in Eve.
March 17, 1917
Sat. Snow & Rain
May coughed quite a bit last night.We slept until 9-10A.M. Eggs $.35. E. paid machine. May & I went home in P.M. Pa came in. Another case of scarlet fever in 3rd grade.
May coughed quite a bit last night.We slept until 9-10A.M. Eggs $.35. E. paid machine. May & I went home in P.M. Pa came in. Another case of scarlet fever in 3rd grade.
3/23/11
March 16, 1917
Fri. Beautiful day
Cleaned upstairs & hall. May coughed hard last night. Czar of Russia gives up throne. Went home in A.M. Quite a few cases of scarlet fever.
Cleaned upstairs & hall. May coughed hard last night. Czar of Russia gives up throne. Went home in A.M. Quite a few cases of scarlet fever.
March 15, 1917
Thursday Lovely & Windy
May coughed hard all last night. Did not go to school in A.M. Went in P.M. Ma & Pa went to movies. Ma came over in Eve.
May coughed hard all last night. Did not go to school in A.M. Went in P.M. Ma & Pa went to movies. Ma came over in Eve.
March 14, 1917
Wed. snow
Finished ironing in A.M. Went over to Mrs. P in A.M. went over to Gladys C. Jim Bradley has crazy spells. Went down town in P.M.
Finished ironing in A.M. Went over to Mrs. P in A.M. went over to Gladys C. Jim Bradley has crazy spells. Went down town in P.M.
March 13, 1917
Tues. Lovely
Ironed a little. Went home in A.M. & P.M. May has a little cold. Mother went to Rebeckah's in Eve. Tired.
Ironed a little. Went home in A.M. & P.M. May has a little cold. Mother went to Rebeckah's in Eve. Tired.
3/22/11
March 12, 1917
Mon. Grand Day
Washed in A.M. Punched hand in pantry door. Made me sick. Gladys Chynowith called in P.M. Club postponed. Mother came over. Furniture came. Shampoo in Eve.
Washed in A.M. Punched hand in pantry door. Made me sick. Gladys Chynowith called in P.M. Club postponed. Mother came over. Furniture came. Shampoo in Eve.
March 11, 1917
Sun. Snow & rain.
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Jim Bradley had crazy spell. Mr. Pundy got 1st constable's office.Went to walk.
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Jim Bradley had crazy spell. Mr. Pundy got 1st constable's office.Went to walk.
March 10, 1915
Sat. & Grand day
Eggs $.48 Butter $.40 May stayed in nearly all day.Went down town in A.M. Made bolster for bed. E. paid machine. Ma Came in.
Eggs $.48 Butter $.40 May stayed in nearly all day.Went down town in A.M. Made bolster for bed. E. paid machine. Ma Came in.
3/9/11
March 9, 1917
Fri. fine day
Cleaned up the house. Went down town in P.M. Called on Mrs. Lane in P.M. Saw bed set. Very pretty. May & I played cards.
Cleaned up the house. Went down town in P.M. Called on Mrs. Lane in P.M. Saw bed set. Very pretty. May & I played cards.
March 8, 1917
Thurs. Fine day
Cleaned up stairs. Mrs. Powers came in P.M. Went home. Fred is in Cleveland. sewed in P.M. & mended.
Cleaned up stairs. Mrs. Powers came in P.M. Went home. Fred is in Cleveland. sewed in P.M. & mended.
3/7/11
March 7, 1917
Wed. snow in A,M.
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. May went over to Charlottes in P.M. after school.
Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. May went over to Charlottes in P.M. after school.
March 6, 1917
Tues. Colder & Fair
Town meeting day. All the hayseeds in town. Went down town in P.M. Bought cretonne for spread. Sewed on it. Charlotte came to play with May. May got dandy report card.
Town meeting day. All the hayseeds in town. Went down town in P.M. Bought cretonne for spread. Sewed on it. Charlotte came to play with May. May got dandy report card.
March 5, 1917
Mon. Snow
Big building closed on acc't of scarlet fever. 11 members of Congress kill bill to arm ships. US mad. May went to school. Washed in A.M.
Big building closed on acc't of scarlet fever. 11 members of Congress kill bill to arm ships. US mad. May went to school. Washed in A.M.
March 4, 1917
Sun. Lovely
May went to S.S. in A.M. President Wilson took oath of office. Everyone talking war. Cooked in A.M. May & I went to walk in Eve. Bradley boy has scarlet fever.
May went to S.S. in A.M. President Wilson took oath of office. Everyone talking war. Cooked in A.M. May & I went to walk in Eve. Bradley boy has scarlet fever.
March 3, 1917
Sat. Fine
Went to barbers with May. Got dandy haircut. E. paid machine. Eggs $.40 E. got flour & groceries at A&P. Mother came over.
Went to barbers with May. Got dandy haircut. E. paid machine. Eggs $.40 E. got flour & groceries at A&P. Mother came over.
March 2, 1917
Fri. Lovely day ###
Cleaned down stairs in A.M. sick in P.M. Better toward Eve. went to club at Mrs. Jacobs. Mrs. Smith of White River Junction. Great.
Cleaned down stairs in A.M. sick in P.M. Better toward Eve. went to club at Mrs. Jacobs. Mrs. Smith of White River Junction. Great.
March 1, 1917
Thurs. Beautiful
March came in like a lamb. Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Went down town - up to Florence Robinson's & Mrs. Powers.
March came in like a lamb. Cleaned up stairs in A.M. Went down town - up to Florence Robinson's & Mrs. Powers.
February 28, 1917
Wed. Lovely day
Cooked a little in A.M. May went to Charlotte Guild's with Shirley. Sewed all P.M. Played cards in Eve with May.
Cooked a little in A.M. May went to Charlotte Guild's with Shirley. Sewed all P.M. Played cards in Eve with May.
3/1/11
February 27, 1917
Tues. colder Frozen
Better walking. Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. Went down town in P.M. Went to Ideal with Ma. "Foolish Virgin" Fine.
Better walking. Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. Went down town in P.M. Went to Ideal with Ma. "Foolish Virgin" Fine.
February 26, 1917
Mon. Rain
Terrible walking. Went to meet May at noon. Washed in A.M. May wore new serge dress. May went to Helen's after school. Helen came over to supper.
Terrible walking. Went to meet May at noon. Washed in A.M. May wore new serge dress. May went to Helen's after school. Helen came over to supper.
2/25/11
February 25, 1917
Sun. Lovely day
May went to S.S. in A.M. Curled hair & wore new rubbers. Went over to Helen's in P.M. Pressed May's new dress.
May went to S.S. in A.M. Curled hair & wore new rubbers. Went over to Helen's in P.M. Pressed May's new dress.
February 24, 1917
Sat. Warmer
May stayed in nearly all A.M. Went down town in P.M. & over to Helen's. High School Banjoos. [sic] Made B. Bread for them.Eggs 45. Butter 48. E. paid machine.
May stayed in nearly all A.M. Went down town in P.M. & over to Helen's. High School Banjoos. [sic] Made B. Bread for them.Eggs 45. Butter 48. E. paid machine.
2/23/11
February 23, 1917
Fri. Colder & Fair
Cleaned upstairs. May went to school. Sewed in P.M. Mother came over. May & I played Solitaire in Eve. Played with Helen after school.
Cleaned upstairs. May went to school. Sewed in P.M. Mother came over. May & I played Solitaire in Eve. Played with Helen after school.
February 22, 1917
Thurs. Lovely
Washington's birthday. School does not keep. E. did not work in P.M. Finished ironing in A.M. & cooked. Sewed in P.M. Went to Ideal in Eve. with mother. Mrs. Dix gave $25.
Washington's birthday. School does not keep. E. did not work in P.M. Finished ironing in A.M. & cooked. Sewed in P.M. Went to Ideal in Eve. with mother. Mrs. Dix gave $25.
February 21, 1917
Wed. Lovely
Went down town in A.M. Bough[t] gray cloth for May's dress. Ironed in A.M. Cut out dress in P.M. Mother came in Eve.
Went down town in A.M. Bough[t] gray cloth for May's dress. Ironed in A.M. Cut out dress in P.M. Mother came in Eve.
February 20, 1917
Lovely & Warm
Washed in A.M. Big one. Cut out a dress for May over home in P.M. May stayed home after school. She played cards in Eve.
Washed in A.M. Big one. Cut out a dress for May over home in P.M. May stayed home after school. She played cards in Eve.
2/19/11
February 19, 1917
Mon. Fine E. stayed in
Did not have much to do to-day. Mother washed. May has a little cold. Went to school as usual. Went down town in P.M.
Did not have much to do to-day. Mother washed. May has a little cold. Went to school as usual. Went down town in P.M.
February 18, 1917
Sun. Lovely
May did not go to S.S. Went to walk in A.M. with Rosebud & home to dinner. May & I went to walk in P.M. Tired in Eve. Made cake in A.M.
May did not go to S.S. Went to walk in A.M. with Rosebud & home to dinner. May & I went to walk in P.M. Tired in Eve. Made cake in A.M.
February 17, 1917
Warm & Grand
Cleaned down stairs & cooked. May was out coasting nearly all day. Helen came over to supper. E. paid machine. Ma came.
Cleaned down stairs & cooked. May was out coasting nearly all day. Helen came over to supper. E. paid machine. Ma came.
February 16, 1917
Friday Fine & warmer.
Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. Mended in P.M. May went down town after school. Went to bed early.
Ironed in A.M. Went home in A.M. Mended in P.M. May went down town after school. Went to bed early.
Febrary 15, 1917
Thurss. Fine Day
Went home in A.M. Ma, Pa & I went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Cleaned all upstairs. E. bought fish (blue) E. came in early. We are all tired.
Went home in A.M. Ma, Pa & I went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Cleaned all upstairs. E. bought fish (blue) E. came in early. We are all tired.
2/15/11
February 14, 1917
Wed. fine Valentine
Mother is cross with me. Cried all A.M. Went down to Hall in P.M. & helped to take down trimmings. Made about 75. Better than nothing. May & I went to Mrs. Smiths in Eve. Josephine came. May got 17 Valentines at school & 4 others.
Mother is cross with me. Cried all A.M. Went down to Hall in P.M. & helped to take down trimmings. Made about 75. Better than nothing. May & I went to Mrs. Smiths in Eve. Josephine came. May got 17 Valentines at school & 4 others.
February 13, 1917
Tues. Cold & Beautiful
Went down to Hall in A.M. and helped trim[?] Went down town in P.M. E. & I went to Community Ball. Big crowd. E. sold tickets. Jessie Ellis Alice Beckwith myself waiters
Went down to Hall in A.M. and helped trim[?] Went down town in P.M. E. & I went to Community Ball. Big crowd. E. sold tickets. Jessie Ellis Alice Beckwith myself waiters
February 12, 1917
Mon. Cold Lincoln's birthday
16 below zero.Did my washing in A.M. May went to school as usual. Went to committee meeting at May B's. E. stayed in.
16 below zero.Did my washing in A.M. May went to school as usual. Went to committee meeting at May B's. E. stayed in.
2/14/11
February 5, 1917
Here's something written in the flyleaf of the diary that I forgot to put in.
Wilson asks all neutrals to break - government hastens its war plans. Asks all Powers to join him in forcing respect for law.
"Hock the Kaiser." Nit.
I am so intrigued by the "nit." what does it mean? Is she using it like "idiot?" Does she think it's a bad decision? she appears tp subsequently support American involvement. It's puzzling.
Wilson asks all neutrals to break - government hastens its war plans. Asks all Powers to join him in forcing respect for law.
"Hock the Kaiser." Nit.
I am so intrigued by the "nit." what does it mean? Is she using it like "idiot?" Does she think it's a bad decision? she appears tp subsequently support American involvement. It's puzzling.
February 11, 1917
Sun. Cold & Fair
May & I went home to breakfast. Alice Beckwith and Ione L. called in P.M. Went home in Eve. May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner.
May & I went home to breakfast. Alice Beckwith and Ione L. called in P.M. Went home in Eve. May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner.
2/9/11
February 10, 1917
Sat. Cold & Windy
Mr. Huntoon did not come. Florence R. asked me to be usher at ball. May & Helen went to Josephine's in P.M. May went down towm & bought valentines.
Mr. Huntoon did not come. Florence R. asked me to be usher at ball. May & Helen went to Josephine's in P.M. May went down towm & bought valentines.
February 9, 1917
Cold & Snow
Ironed in P.M. Went to Mary Lawrence's in P.M. Got Mrs. Dix to give $25. for ball. Went to Ideal in Eve. with mother. "Audrey." E. stayed in.
Ironed in P.M. Went to Mary Lawrence's in P.M. Got Mrs. Dix to give $25. for ball. Went to Ideal in Eve. with mother. "Audrey." E. stayed in.
February 8, 1917
Thurs. Warm
Helen came in A.M. May started in school in P.M. Glad to go. Went to Helen's after school Ride to Chester. Did not care to go.
Helen came in A.M. May started in school in P.M. Glad to go. Went to Helen's after school Ride to Chester. Did not care to go.
2/7/11
February 7, 1917
Wed. fine day War rumor denied
May went over to Josephine's with ice-cream. Went to Grandma's in P.M. I went down town. Sewed in Eve. on May's dress. Ma came.
May went over to Josephine's with ice-cream. Went to Grandma's in P.M. I went down town. Sewed in Eve. on May's dress. Ma came.
2/6/11
February 6, 1917
Tues. Beautiful
May went out for first time in A.M. Went to Committee meeting at May Bs in P.M. Ma stayed with May. Mr. Beardslee called. Report war was declared.
May went out for first time in A.M. Went to Committee meeting at May Bs in P.M. Ma stayed with May. Mr. Beardslee called. Report war was declared.
February 5, 1917
Mon. Snow & wind
Ironed in A.M. E. has sick headache in P.M. Did not work.May is doing fine. Mother came over in P.M. Sewed on May's dress. Went home in Eve.
Ironed in A.M. E. has sick headache in P.M. Did not work.May is doing fine. Mother came over in P.M. Sewed on May's dress. Went home in Eve.
2/4/11
February 4, 1917
Sun. cold & Fair
Fred came over. bought May ice-cream & candy. May is fine. Returned Mrs. Albee and Mrs. Rowe's dishes. Josephine has measles. Fred went. Went home.
Fred came over. bought May ice-cream & candy. May is fine. Returned Mrs. Albee and Mrs. Rowe's dishes. Josephine has measles. Fred went. Went home.
2/3/11
Feb. 3. 1917
Sunday Snow
May did not go to S.S. Went home. Ma & Pa came over. Got a terrible cold. Marion made candy. Read in P.M. Early to bed.
May did not go to S.S. Went home. Ma & Pa came over. Got a terrible cold. Marion made candy. Read in P.M. Early to bed.
February 2, 1917
Sat. Fine
Worked hard all day. Rummage sale at LaFountain store. Did not go. went down town in Eve. with Marion & May.
Worked hard all day. Rummage sale at LaFountain store. Did not go. went down town in Eve. with Marion & May.
February 1, 1917
Fri. Cold
Cleaned downstairs. Ma & I went down town in A.M. Pa fixed cord on electric urn, May went up to Shirley's in P.M. Ironed in Eve.
Cleaned downstairs. Ma & I went down town in A.M. Pa fixed cord on electric urn, May went up to Shirley's in P.M. Ironed in Eve.
January 31, 1917
Wed. snowy
May slept until noon. Coughed terribly. Came down stairs in P.M. Mary Laurence and Mrs. Olear[?] Ellison called. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother.
May slept until noon. Coughed terribly. Came down stairs in P.M. Mary Laurence and Mrs. Olear[?] Ellison called. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mother.
January 30, 1917
Tues. Lovely Day
May slept until nearly noon. Coughed a lot in night. Brought her down stairs in P.M. Terribly weak & thin.
May slept until nearly noon. Coughed a lot in night. Brought her down stairs in P.M. Terribly weak & thin.
January 29, 1917
Mon. Snowy in A.M.
Prior's Laundry opened. Paid him $1. I owed him. Sent washing. May is better. Coughed terribly in night. Ma & Pa came in.
Prior's Laundry opened. Paid him $1. I owed him. Sent washing. May is better. Coughed terribly in night. Ma & Pa came in.
January 28, 1917
Sun. Snow & Cloudy
May is better. Ate quite a lot of chicken. Fred & Grampa each gave her a new book. Mrs. Rowe brought sherbet. Miss G. called. Fred went.
May is better. Ate quite a lot of chicken. Fred & Grampa each gave her a new book. Mrs. Rowe brought sherbet. Miss G. called. Fred went.
January 27, 1917
Pleasant & Snowy
E. did not work. May seems a little better, but very weak. Dr. changed medicine. King Daughters sent plant. Fred came. Brought book.
E. did not work. May seems a little better, but very weak. Dr. changed medicine. King Daughters sent plant. Fred came. Brought book.
January 26, 1917
Fri. Lovely
May does not seem to gain at all. Cannot lift head from pillow. Mary Eliz. Lawrence sent her primroses. Terrible night.
May does not seem to gain at all. Cannot lift head from pillow. Mary Eliz. Lawrence sent her primroses. Terrible night.
January 25, 1917
Thurs. Lovely Day
May is a little better. Will not eat anything. Doctor came in A.M. Ma & Pa came in. Hospital benefit at John Slack's. 90 cases of measles.
May is a little better. Will not eat anything. Doctor came in A.M. Ma & Pa came in. Hospital benefit at John Slack's. 90 cases of measles.
2/2/11
January 24, 1917
Wed. cold & Fair Dr. came
May is worse. 104 fever. Ha..{?} afraid of pneumonia. Did not go to bed. E. did not work in P.M.Sat in chair all night. Mother & Pa came over.
May is worse. 104 fever. Ha..{?} afraid of pneumonia. Did not go to bed. E. did not work in P.M.Sat in chair all night. Mother & Pa came over.
January 23, 1917
Tues. cold & Lovely
Dick Longworth's funeral. Fred came. All went. May is sick. seems better. Ernest stayed with her. Fred came for funeral.
Dick Longworth's funeral. Fred came. All went. May is sick. seems better. Ernest stayed with her. Fred came for funeral.
January 22, 1917
Mon. Cold & windy
May did not go to school. Sick in P.M. Came down with measles in Eve. Had doctor. Sick all night. High fever.
May did not go to school. Sick in P.M. Came down with measles in Eve. Had doctor. Sick all night. High fever.
January 21, 1917
Sun. Fair & cool
May has cold. Does not feel well. Did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Fred came over. Curled he hair in P.M. Tired.
May has cold. Does not feel well. Did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Fred came over. Curled he hair in P.M. Tired.
January 20, 1917
Sat. Cold & Snowy.
Dick Longworth died in the night. Worked all day. Binggermains [?] moved into LaFrance.Paid machine. Fred came. May went over Helen's.
Dick Longworth died in the night. Worked all day. Binggermains [?] moved into LaFrance.Paid machine. Fred came. May went over Helen's.
January 19, 1917
Fri. Cold & Windy
Dick Longworth about the same. Went to Committee Meeting at Mrs. Baker's. Ever Onward. Went to children's Ball Dancing class with May. Lucy W. moved into LaFrance.
Note: LaFrance is a large brick apartment building in Springfield where Ada and Ernest had lived at one time.
Dick Longworth about the same. Went to Committee Meeting at Mrs. Baker's. Ever Onward. Went to children's Ball Dancing class with May. Lucy W. moved into LaFrance.
Note: LaFrance is a large brick apartment building in Springfield where Ada and Ernest had lived at one time.
January 18, 1917
Cloudy & Snowy
Ironed in A.M. Went home. Dick Longworth not as well in A.M. Better in Eve. Olive, Clarence, Mr. Dodge called. E. did not go out.
Ironed in A.M. Went home. Dick Longworth not as well in A.M. Better in Eve. Olive, Clarence, Mr. Dodge called. E. did not go out.
January 17, 1917
Wed. Fair & Warm
Stayed over to Mother's May & I last night.Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. May came in after school. Went to Mother's meeting at church in Eve with Lucy. Very nice. Dick L. is better.
Note: It seems a little odd that she and May are staying at her mother's when they live next door. I wonder what the story was?
Stayed over to Mother's May & I last night.Mother & I went to Ideal in Eve. May came in after school. Went to Mother's meeting at church in Eve with Lucy. Very nice. Dick L. is better.
Note: It seems a little odd that she and May are staying at her mother's when they live next door. I wonder what the story was?
January 16, 1917
Tues. Fair & Warm
Went home to breakfast. dick Longworth very low with pneumonia. Went down town in P.M. E. & I went to W.D. Woolson's to Musical of 3 clubs. Fine. Mr. Adams of Brattleboro sang.
Went home to breakfast. dick Longworth very low with pneumonia. Went down town in P.M. E. & I went to W.D. Woolson's to Musical of 3 clubs. Fine. Mr. Adams of Brattleboro sang.
January 15, 1917
Mon. cold & fair.
Washed in A.M. Mrs. P. came home with baby from hospital. Went home. Committee meeting here of Alt. Helen came in. May is tired.
Washed in A.M. Mrs. P. came home with baby from hospital. Went home. Committee meeting here of Alt. Helen came in. May is tired.
January 14, 1917
Sun. Rain & thaw
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Headache. Slept all P.M. Went home in Eve. Better. May fell out of bed.
May did not go to S.S. Went home to dinner. Headache. Slept all P.M. Went home in Eve. Better. May fell out of bed.
January 13, 1917
Sat. Snow
Worked hard all day. Went home in P.M. May went over to Helen's in P.M. Mended in Eve. until 10-10. E. paid machine.
Worked hard all day. Went home in P.M. May went over to Helen's in P.M. Mended in Eve. until 10-10. E. paid machine.
January 12, 1917
FRi. Cold & Fair
Finished ironing. Went down town in P.M. May went to Ideal after school "Tom Thumb" Mother came. Went to A&P in P.M. E. did not work in P.M.
Finished ironing. Went down town in P.M. May went to Ideal after school "Tom Thumb" Mother came. Went to A&P in P.M. E. did not work in P.M.
January 11, 1917
Thurs. Lovely Cold
Ironed in A.M. Better. May is promoted to A class. Tickled to pieces. Karl Perry called. Went to bed early. Crocheted.
Ironed in A.M. Better. May is promoted to A class. Tickled to pieces. Karl Perry called. Went to bed early. Crocheted.
January 10, 1917
Wed. Snow in P.M.
Washed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Parent - Teacher Meeting. Mother took clothes in. Sick.
Washed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. May came in after school. Parent - Teacher Meeting. Mother took clothes in. Sick.
January 9, 1917
Tues. Lovely ###
Hung out Mother's clothes. Committee meeting at May B.'s. Ways & Means of Alt. Mrs. Whitney invited me to go to a Piano Recital.
Hung out Mother's clothes. Committee meeting at May B.'s. Ways & Means of Alt. Mrs. Whitney invited me to go to a Piano Recital.
January 8, 1917
Mon. Lovely day
Got letter from Maude. Stash has had a shock. More comfortable. May got report card. Dandy one. Fred went to Fitchburg. Crocheted in P.M. & Eve.
Note: Maude is possibly one of the "Unlnown Rhode Island " people in the Halkard/Grimshaw Album, some of which I've posted on Flickr - with more to come.
I have a photo of a little girl Maude and I'm possibly piecing together her family from photo clues and links. Still unsure exactly what relation they were to the Halkard/ Grimshaws.
No idea who Stash was - or what his shock was.
Got letter from Maude. Stash has had a shock. More comfortable. May got report card. Dandy one. Fred went to Fitchburg. Crocheted in P.M. & Eve.
Note: Maude is possibly one of the "Unlnown Rhode Island " people in the Halkard/Grimshaw Album, some of which I've posted on Flickr - with more to come.
I have a photo of a little girl Maude and I'm possibly piecing together her family from photo clues and links. Still unsure exactly what relation they were to the Halkard/ Grimshaws.
No idea who Stash was - or what his shock was.
January 7, 1917
Sun. Warm & Fair
Did not go down stairs until 5 mins. of 10. Fred came to dinner. May went to S.S. Home to dinner. We all went over to Fred's "party". Shrimp wiggle. Miss R. there.
Did not go down stairs until 5 mins. of 10. Fred came to dinner. May went to S.S. Home to dinner. We all went over to Fred's "party". Shrimp wiggle. Miss R. there.
January 6, 1917
Sat. Fine Day
May & I went home to breakfast. Cleared down stairs. Fred came. Paid machine money. $1. also mother's. May & I went down town in Eve.
May & I went home to breakfast. Cleared down stairs. Fred came. Paid machine money. $1. also mother's. May & I went down town in Eve.
2/1/11
January 5, 1917
Fri. Rain all day
Cleared upstairs. Mrs. P. has a son. Went to "Three Bears" at Ideal with May & Mrs. B. Went to club in evening. Mrs. Nudd's. Young "Pete" Harlow mistook me for someone else.
Cleared upstairs. Mrs. P. has a son. Went to "Three Bears" at Ideal with May & Mrs. B. Went to club in evening. Mrs. Nudd's. Young "Pete" Harlow mistook me for someone else.
January 4, 1917
Thurs. Lovely Day
Ironed in A.M.Went home. Bill Slomer is here. Also Geo. Dudley. Shirley & Alice were here after school. Mrs. Powers went to hospital.
Ironed in A.M.Went home. Bill Slomer is here. Also Geo. Dudley. Shirley & Alice were here after school. Mrs. Powers went to hospital.
January 3, 1917
Wed. Snow in P.M. & Eve.
May went to school. Like it. Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. "The Purple Lady" Rebekkah's sent mother flowers. Class. Grandpa came over.
May went to school. Like it. Ironed in A.M. Went to Ideal in P.M. "The Purple Lady" Rebekkah's sent mother flowers. Class. Grandpa came over.
January 2, 1917
Tues. Beautiful Day
School began. May did not go. She is much better. We went home in Eve. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mr. & Mrs. Tennyson.- Mrs. Hoppe. E. stayed in.
School began. May did not go. She is much better. We went home in Eve. Went to Ideal in Eve. with Mr. & Mrs. Tennyson.- Mrs. Hoppe. E. stayed in.
1/30/11
January 1, 1917
Lovely day
Everything has gone wrong. 1917 will be grand. E. did not work in P.M. Sick headache. Mr. Beardsley called. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Miss R. Ted Miller operated on.
Note: A strange tantalizing way to start the 1917 diary. I have no idea what Ada means by this. Is she referring to her mother and May being sick?
"Miss R." is Marion Roberts, a teacher and soon to be Ada's unmarried brother Fred's steady lady friend.
Everything has gone wrong. 1917 will be grand. E. did not work in P.M. Sick headache. Mr. Beardsley called. Went to Ideal in P.M. with Miss R. Ted Miller operated on.
Note: A strange tantalizing way to start the 1917 diary. I have no idea what Ada means by this. Is she referring to her mother and May being sick?
"Miss R." is Marion Roberts, a teacher and soon to be Ada's unmarried brother Fred's steady lady friend.
1/28/11
December 31, 1916
Sun. Cold & Fair
May sick all lst night. Acute laryngitis. Better to-day. Has fever. Fred came over. Brought her ice-cream. Fred & Miss Roberts went to ride.
May sick all lst night. Acute laryngitis. Better to-day. Has fever. Fred came over. Brought her ice-cream. Fred & Miss Roberts went to ride.
December 30, 1916
Sat. Cold & Fair
May & I went home to breakfast. Cleared downstairs. Fred came. Went down town in Eve. Got May's nighties. May sick in night. Called Dr. Paid machine.
May & I went home to breakfast. Cleared downstairs. Fred came. Went down town in Eve. Got May's nighties. May sick in night. Called Dr. Paid machine.
December 29, 1916
Fri. Cold & Fair
Finished ironing in A.M. Went home in P.M. & Eve. Went to Doane's & back in P.M. May has a terrible cold. Played games in P.M.
Finished ironing in A.M. Went home in P.M. & Eve. Went to Doane's & back in P.M. May has a terrible cold. Played games in P.M.
December 28, 1916
Thurs. Cold & Windy
Went home in A.M. to breakfast. Mother is lots better. Got card from Harry. May gave Grandpa comb. May & I went to Ideal in P.M. May has cold.
Went home in A.M. to breakfast. Mother is lots better. Got card from Harry. May gave Grandpa comb. May & I went to Ideal in P.M. May has cold.
December 27, 1916
Wed. Rain in A.M.
Washed in A.M. Did some of mother's. Mother is better. May & I went to the Ideal in Eve. "The Masked Rider." Great. Went home in Eve.
Washed in A.M. Did some of mother's. Mother is better. May & I went to the Ideal in Eve. "The Masked Rider." Great. Went home in Eve.
December 26, 1916
Tues. Fair & Cold
Mother is better. May played with "fat" doll nearly all day. We went down in P.M. Played games in Eve. E. did not go out. Went home in P.M. May is tired.
Mother is better. May played with "fat" doll nearly all day. We went down in P.M. Played games in Eve. E. did not go out. Went home in P.M. May is tired.
December 25, 1916
Mon. Lovely Day Merry Xmas
Mother is a little better. Had Xmas at home. Got chain from Fred. May got "fat" doll that she wanted & sleigh. Made my first chicken pie.
Mother is a little better. Had Xmas at home. Got chain from Fred. May got "fat" doll that she wanted & sleigh. Made my first chicken pie.
December 24, 1916
Sun. Lovely Day
Our anniversary. Married 11 years. May went to S.S. E. worked all day at office. Xmas concert at Church. May spoke. Wore new shoes.
Our anniversary. Married 11 years. May went to S.S. E. worked all day at office. Xmas concert at Church. May spoke. Wore new shoes.
December 23, 1916
Sat. Fine Day.
Paid $2. Machine. May went to rehearsal in P.M. Mother is not very well. Fred came. Went down town in Eve. Teapot from Prov.
Paid $2. Machine. May went to rehearsal in P.M. Mother is not very well. Fred came. Went down town in Eve. Teapot from Prov.
December 22, 1916
Fri. Snow & Rain & Wind
Cleared upstairs in A.M. School closed at noon for the Holidays. Sewed in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Mother about same.
Cleared upstairs in A.M. School closed at noon for the Holidays. Sewed in P.M. Went down town in Eve. Mother about same.
December 21, 1916
Wed. Fine.
Finished ironing.Went home. Mother has a cold. Sewed in P.M. Sent the last of the packages. Went down town in Eve.
Finished ironing.Went home. Mother has a cold. Sewed in P.M. Sent the last of the packages. Went down town in Eve.
December 20, 1916
Wed. Cloudy
Ironed in A.M. Sent packages to Prov. Sewed in Eve. Went home. Mother got medicine from Dr. Tired.
Note: It's interesting the connection to Providence. We know there were relatives down there from Ada's mother's photo album - some of which I've posted on Flickr in the set "Unknown Rhode Island People" but they are from an older era. Obviously at this point in time (1916) there was still a strong enough connection to send (I assume) Christmas presents.
I've found a lot of other family through Flickr - so maybe one day we'll figure out this Providence connection!
Ironed in A.M. Sent packages to Prov. Sewed in Eve. Went home. Mother got medicine from Dr. Tired.
Note: It's interesting the connection to Providence. We know there were relatives down there from Ada's mother's photo album - some of which I've posted on Flickr in the set "Unknown Rhode Island People" but they are from an older era. Obviously at this point in time (1916) there was still a strong enough connection to send (I assume) Christmas presents.
I've found a lot of other family through Flickr - so maybe one day we'll figure out this Providence connection!
December 19, 1916
Tuesday Lovely
Washed in A.M. Went home. Sewed in P.M. May went over to Charlotte's after school. Went down town in Eve.
Washed in A.M. Went home. Sewed in P.M. May went over to Charlotte's after school. Went down town in Eve.
December 18, 1916
Monday Fine Day
Better today.Finished Ladie's bag & Dorothy's collar. E. put on dining room windows.Went home. Mother has cold. Went down town in Eve. with May.
Better today.Finished Ladie's bag & Dorothy's collar. E. put on dining room windows.Went home. Mother has cold. Went down town in Eve. with May.
1/5/11
December 17, 1916
Sun. Clear & cold
May went to S.S. in a.M. Wore new hat & coat. Class. Head ached. Fred came over. Went home in Eve. Fred gave Pa watch.
May went to S.S. in a.M. Wore new hat & coat. Class. Head ached. Fred came over. Went home in Eve. Fred gave Pa watch.
December 16, 1916
Sat. cold & windy
Mother -May & I went to Claremont. bought out 5 & 10. Saw Kincees [?] and Stoddards. Took dinner at Restaurant. Went down town in Eve. 9:30 A.M. Fred came.
Mother -May & I went to Claremont. bought out 5 & 10. Saw Kincees [?] and Stoddards. Took dinner at Restaurant. Went down town in Eve. 9:30 A.M. Fred came.
December 15, 1916
Fri. Snow & cold
Worked hard all day. Mother's brass bed came. Got May's hat. Fixed May's coat. Went home in Eve. Snowed all day.
Worked hard all day. Mother's brass bed came. Got May's hat. Fixed May's coat. Went home in Eve. Snowed all day.
December 14, 1916
Thurs. Cold ###
Headache again. E. got dinner. Better in P.M. Crocheted in Eve. Mother came over. Shirley came up after school.
Headache again. E. got dinner. Better in P.M. Crocheted in Eve. Mother came over. Shirley came up after school.
December 13, 1916
Wed. Lovely
Ironed nearly all day. Head is better. Pa came over and started the furnace twice. Went out. Went home in Eve. Early to bed.
Ironed nearly all day. Head is better. Pa came over and started the furnace twice. Went out. Went home in Eve. Early to bed.
December 12, 1916
Tues. Snow Stuffed rabbit for Robbie
Headache all day. Ironed a little & mended. Explained May's examples. She got them all done. She was tickled. Went sliding after school.
Headache all day. Ironed a little & mended. Explained May's examples. She got them all done. She was tickled. Went sliding after school.
December 11, 1916
Mon. Lovely
Did my washing all myself. Tired in P.M. and Eve. Went home in P.M. May felt bad because she did not get number work right.
Did my washing all myself. Tired in P.M. and Eve. Went home in P.M. May felt bad because she did not get number work right.
December 10, 1916
Sun. Pleasant & Colder
May went to S.S. in A.M. Came home with some pieces to speak Xmas. Fred came over. Went to Boston. Went home in Eve. "Grandma" Farnum buried.
May went to S.S. in A.M. Came home with some pieces to speak Xmas. Fred came over. Went to Boston. Went home in Eve. "Grandma" Farnum buried.