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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.