Mary T. Hill Diary 1907

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Mary T. Hill Diary1907

January 1, TuesdayA fair page may all that is to be set down during this year be fair. This was a coldmorning about zero. We had a telegram last night from Mamie stating Mary M. wasquite well. Papa and I took our luncheon alone to day. Clara and Rachel went toCharlottes. Father McNulty celebrated 9 oclock Mass this morning. Father Gibbons andBishop Shanley left last evening.

January 2, WednesdayThis has been a dreary day wind sleet and darkness. Judge Geo. B. Youngs funeral

service occurred to day. Rev. Edwards conducted it. He will be buried in Edgartown byside of Mrs. Young. We received a cable to day from Mike and Gertrude from HongKong.

January 3, ThursdayQuite cold. Very slippery after yesterdays freezing and raining so we went down town inthe Automobile. Coming back I called on poor Mrs. Lee found her too depressed. In theafternoon called on Mrs. Weyerhaueser, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Skinner, Mrs. Field and Mrs.Farington. In the evening Clara and I went to Mrs. James Markers to meet MonsignorOster. It was a pleasant occasion. Charlotte and George dined here and spent theevening.

January 4, Friday18 above zero at 9 a.m. Rather cloudy coming us this morning. I stopped at Mr. Newelsfound him Mrs. Morrison and David all at home. I am sorry Papa seems so troubledthese days; that is new for him. Papa spent this evening at Mr. Newels. Clara playedpool, I tried to.

January 5, SaturdayNearly 30 above zero. Such a fine day one wanted to be out all day. Rachel and Claratook long drive. I telegraphed Mamie this afternoon as I have not had word of Mary forseveral days. Mr. Newel spent the evening with us.

January 6, Sunday20 above zero at 9 a.m. Cloudy and raw. Clara and I attended 915 Mass at St. Lukes.Father McNulty thanked the parishioners for their generosity and consideration of himthe past year. Letters from Mamie, Ruth and Samuel. Wrote to Ruth and to Mamie.


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January 7, MondayA very mild day. George Slade came home ill to day of grip. Walter came from theWest this afternoon, says he was ill out there three days. Walter leaves for Michigan toattend Ore meeting. Louis leaves for the West to see what can be done to open up theR. R. blocked by snow. {written in Louis hand: A 22 coal and clothes [etc.?] 2

wrecks}

January 8, TuesdayTen above zero this morning, but rather cold wind - very cold in account of wind in theafternoon. Rachel and I called on Mrs. Horace Thompson. Mrs. J. B. Rice dined with usand went with me to the Symphony Concert. Papa spent the evening at Mr. Uphams.

January 9, WednesdayAt nine a.m. 5 below zero. Quite a busy day seeing to bills ect. [sic]. And began to sortand look over letters of several years. Went to Mrs. Armstrongs Tea for Mrs. and MissSpalding. Maud dined with us and she and I played pool later. I am so sorry for Papa he

is so troubled about the snow blockade on R. R. George and Charlotte are both ill ofcolds.

January 10, Thursday22 above zero at 9 a.m. Went to see Mrs. Lee and called on Mrs. Markoe also on Mrs.Eaton and went to see the Uphams to tell them of what Mrs. Smeall told me of Mrs.James and to say good bye as they are going to California leaving tomorrow. Papa wascheered this evening by telegram from West telling him of progress of opening the R. R.clearing the heavy snow.

January 11, Friday8 above zero at 8 a.m. George and Charlotte some better. Quite a fall of snow to day.Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Upham left for California this evening neither well. Mr. Newel cameover and spent the evening. Walter came back from Marquette Mich. We took luncheonat Mauds to day to meet Miss Mary Perkins. Called on Mrs. Prince and Mrs. Morgan.

January 12, Saturday6 above at 830 a.m. This is a glorious winter morning. The new snow is so dry that itglitters in the sun shine like diamonds. Surely fine winter weather here is perfect. Papagets more encouraging accounts in reports of opening up the R. R. in the Dakotas.Louis is out there.

January 13, SundayWas quite cold in the morning but passed more pleasant as the day wore on. Wrote toMamie and to Ruth also to Lord Strathcona to thank him for Pheasants sent to us formthe other side of the water. And they came in fine condition. Just finished readingHawthornes Blythesdale Romance. How very different his style to the very modern.


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January 14, MondayA little above zero this morning. Storms and snow blowing continues in the Dakotas.Papa can not think of much else than the possible suffering for lack of fuel. A letter fromJim says he has had rheumatism again since his return from Okeetee Club.

January 15, Tuesday10 below zero at 9 a.m. Georgiana has been with us since Sunday because Normanwas ill. And George and Charlotte have been ill a week but are better. Norman is somebetter too. Charlotte wanted us to send Georgiana home so we bundled her like anEsquimou [sic] and sent her home in blankets and fur.

January 16, WednesdayCloudy and raw. Rachel does not feel well to day gave up and went to bed afterluncheon. Thinks she has grip. George has gone to the Office to day and Charlotte isbetter so is Norman.

January 17, ThursdayCloudy and moderate. Went over to see Mrs. Morrison this afternoon. She is ratherdepressed at prospect of being housed during the winter months. Wrote to Samuel andto Mother Xavier to day. Mittie Porter came down to spend the day and night. Mauddined with us we played pool in the evening.

January 18, Friday20 above zero at 9 a.m. Cloudy and moderate. We are praying and hoping for warmerweather West of us so that the R.R. may run trains with fuel to the Dakotas. Situation isimproving out there.

January 19, Saturday30 above zero this a.m. A dark rainy morning turned to sleet then to snow. Towardevening wind changed and turned cold at ten p.m. nearly zero. Wrote to Miss. Watsonto Mother Seraphica this evening.

January 20, Sunday10 below zero this a.m. 8. A very cold windy morning and a very cold day about 5 belowall day. We watched two fires last night from our bed room windows one on third streetand the other on Eagle and Chestnut Sts. Wrote to Mamie and to Ruth. Mr. F. B. Clarketook luncheon with us to day. The Dakota leaves Yokohama to day for Seattle. Cablefrom Gertrude this a.m.

January 21, Monday12 below this early morning. 8 below zero at 8 this a.m. and snowing with some wind sovery disagreeable. Even the poor animals were to be pitied I thought this morning as wewent down town. Terrific wind storm at Buffalo N. Y. yesterday.


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January 22, TuesdayWas 22 below zero this early morning. At ten last night it was ten below zero, and at 9this a.m. 18 below on North Side zero on the South in the sun. Went to the Office withPapa it did not seem so cold. Letter from Ruth this morning. Mr. Geo. B. Harris and Mrs.Blithe came home with Papa to dinner and spent the evening. Clara and Maud went to

hear.

January 23, WednesdayAt 9 a.m. 1 below zero. Cloudy raw disagreeable morning. The afternoon wasmoderate. Went to see Mrs. Lee and in the afternoon Charlotte and I called on Mrs.Morrison and Mr. Newel. If this severe weather and heavy snow fall with wind does notcease in the Dakotas and Montana I do not know what the results will be.

January 24, Thursday12 below this a.m. A sunny and beautiful morning in spite of the temperature.

January 25, FridayVery cold and disagreeable raw day. Louis is on the way home but at best his pacemust be slow as the roads are not in good condition yet. George and Charlotte dinedwith us this evening. She and I played at pool.

January 26, Saturday18 below at 9 a.m. This was a very cold morning no one loitering about the Streets. Aday for my hood. I am nearly always amused when I wear it it certainly attracts attentioneven strangers seem curious to know who the wearer is. We all took lunch atCharlottes. Mrs. Furness and Miss Brown were there.

January 27, Sunday10 below at 9 a.m. A bright still beautiful cold morning. Louis arrived home late lastnight. Have not seen him yet this morning. Louis did not find such fuel or food famine ashas been reported in Press. Wrote to Mamie, Ruth and Gertrude. Papa leaves for NewYork this evening.

January 28, Monday10 below this morning. House seems cold. A radiator frozen in one of the servantsrooms since yesterday. They will leave windows open too long for this temperature.Went to Charlottes at Tea time to day and met the Boeckmanns there. The children arebetter.

January 29, TuesdayJust below zero at 830 a.m. Snowed in the early morning, has been a beautiful day.Sunday one of the radiators of a servants room froze, to day as they were getting thingsback in order, a water pipe burst and flooded Claras room. We gave a luncheon to dayto Mrs. Louis Chemidlin and twelve of her old friends. She will return to Mexico soon. Atelegram from Papa telling me he is safely at 8 East 65th Street New York.


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January 30, Wednesday10 below zero at 930 a.m. How the severe cold hangs on. Clara and I went to theSymphony Concert last evening did not care so much for the Orchestration. Miss Powellthe violinist was fine. Rachel and Walter went to the Theatre and were not very wellpleased. Went over to Home of the Friendless (an awful name for any place) to see

Mrs. Schell to day found her busy and well.

January 31, Thursday16 above. At last above zero weather. Busy doing I can not tell what, keeping thingsgoing and in place. Emma Gotzian took luncheon with us and stayed the afternoon toshow Rachel how to make baskets. I called on the Visitation Sisters and to see Mrs.Geo. R. Finch who has been ill. We shall dine with Mr. F. B. Clarke this evening at theAberdeen.

February 1, FridayNearly 20 below zero this a.m. Mr. Clarkes dinner passed off well last evening. Mr. and

Mrs. Campbell and Howard James his mother and wife were guests. Went to call onMrs. Jannary (Mrs. Elliotts mother) then went over to see Mrs. Morrison found Mr.Newel pretty well.

February 2, Saturday10 below zero at 8 a.m. Unless the bear is an early riser he saw his shadow thismorning as the sun shines beautifully since 9 oclock. This is blustery day as well as verycold few were at Mass for Candemas service this morning. Dined with Father McNultyat Charlottes this evening.

February 3, Sunday22 below at 9 a.m. Was 24 last night. At ten last night received telegram from Mike andGertrude they arrived back from Japan on the Dakota at Seattle yesterday. Wrote toPapa and to Ruth to day. Telegram from Mamie to day tells us Mary M. is quite well.George came up from Chicago this morning, returned there this evening. F. E. Wardwalked 9 miles yesterday in Dakota blizzard. To St. Lukes this morning.

February 4, Monday14 below at 9 a.m. Will be bright day. We have had a message telling us that Mike andGertrude are on the way home from Seattle left yesterday. A telegram from Mike to dayfrom White Montana stating they were 9 hours late. They are now where they willencounter the most snow and the coldest weather. I have not been well to day.

February 5, TuesdayAt 9 a.m. 20 below zero. It is reported that it was 30 below at 6 this morning, if that istrue that is the lowest temperature here this winter. A telegram to day telling us Papaleft for home at 2 p.m. Also a telegram from Mike telling us they are at Havre Montanaand are 17 hours late. They seem hopeful that the Road will be clear very soon.


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February 6, Wednesday10 below at 8 a.m.

February 7, ThursdayNot so cold just at zero this a.m. A bright morning seemed cold enough when one was

out. We have been seeking information of the incoming Oriental train from Seattle allforenoon as Mike and Gertrude are on it. Papa arrived home from New York thismorning on time too. Mike and Gertrude arrived at 1250 both very well mostenthusiastic over their trip to Japan.

February 8, Friday10 above zero this am 9 oclock. And such a bright morning. All yesterday afternoon andevening were spent looking over things from Japan. They brought Louis and Maudseveral things. I got a fine Chuddah Shawl a doll dressed like a Japanese lady andparasol of bamboo and an ivory handle for a parasol. The children were bewildered anddelighted at every thing. Maud, Walter, Rachel, Mike, Gertrude Geo. Finch and some

others went for a sliding party to Town and Country and took Supper there this evening.Mr. Ed. Young came in and showed us how pool should be played.

February 9, Saturday32 above zero at 9 this a.m. Rather a busy day trying to help get Gertrudes things readyto be packed as they plan to leave Tuesday. The day has been very fine went out in theSleigh far as the Seminary in the afternoon. Mike spent the day in the Courtroomattending case against issue of stock.

February 10, SundayAbout same temperature as yesterday. We all with Charlotte attended Mass at St.Lukes. Norman went with us. All but Papa and I took luncheon with Charlotte to day. Ias usual wrote to Mamie, Ruth and I also wrote to Mrs. Grover. In the evening severallooked over Japanese Books and albums in the Gallery.

February 11, Monday14 above at 9 a.m. A pleasant day out side busy looking up and putting togetherGertrudes belongings. After luncheon Mike and Gertrude went to Crafts to have photo inwedding dress. Rachel and I went for a drive in the Auto far as Hamline. In the eveningall but papa Clara and I went to dine with Mr. Macpherson and later to the Opera TheButterfly. Col. Clough called in the evening. Clara and I play at pool.

February 12, Tuesday22 above at 9 a.m. A legal Holiday here but not observed as such except inGovernment Offices. Girls went to an entertainment this evening and weredisappointed. Mike and Gertrude left for New York this evening. Samuel passed throughSt. Paul this evening but had not time to come up town.


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February 13, WednesdayBeautiful morning, by 3 p.m. a nasty wind from seemingly every direction. Rachel and Iwent for a drive and were glad to find shelter on our return. Played pool in the eveningwe feel that we can play a little better game now.

February 14, Thursday10 above fine sunny day. A delightful afternoon. Rachel and I made some visits. Wecalled on Mrs. A. Lindeke Mrs. Phil McQuillan. I called on Mrs. Borup and Mrs. Gotzian.Papa had a trying afternoon at the Capital being questioned about his own affairs byany Tom Dick or Harry.

February 15, Friday34 above zero at 9 a.m. Snow nearly all gone. Spring like morning. Papa was at theCapital all yesterday afternoon and will be there this afternoon again testifying in regardto Ore Deal.

February 16, Saturday{Blank}

February 17, SundayThis has been a spring like day. Louis and Maud went to farm and their Auto stuck fastthe other side of the Soo R. R. George Charlotte and the girls went also in our Auto theyescaped accident and got through in consequence of Louis mishap by going around.Mr. Newel came over to day.

February 18, MondayA bright beautiful day but quite windy. Papa left for New York this evening. This has notbeen a happy day in the family as we all learn that George has resigned from G. N. R.R. This is not a well chosen time.

February 19, TuesdayA delightful morning.

{Following entries in travel diary until noted}February 20, WednesdaySt. Paul. Clara and I left home this evening for New York. It was growing colder to day.

February 21, ThursdayChicago. It was cold last night on the way down. To day is bright but cold here. Wecalled on Gertrude Harris learned she is in New York. We leave on 20th Century at 230.

February 22, FridayNew York. We arrived here two hours late at 11 a.m. Papa met us. Gertrude and Mikewaited for us at East 65th Street. Yesterday we went to Spaldings in Chicago to see a

jeweled pendent George has had made for Charlottes birth day. Pink Tourmaline andAqua marine.


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February 23, SaturdayNew York. A cold day here. Clara indisposed from cold in her room. I stayed in all daytoo. Looked about the house for first time since it has been furnished partially.

February 24, SundayNew York. Went to 10 oclock Mass at the Cathedral met Mike and Gertrude there. Mr.and Mrs. Thorne came in after their Church. Mr. Baker spent the afternoon with Papa.

February 25, MondayNew York. Letter from Charlotte to day. So much snow fell yesterday that getting aboutis difficult to day. Ruth must be delayed by snow coming from Lenox. Clara is up andwas out to day. Wrote to Charlotte.

February 26, TuesdayNew York. Charlottes birth day. This afternoon I went to see Gertrudes apartment and

Ruths new house. Called at Jims Apartment 15 East 48th St. as he has been ill butfound he was he came and dined with us. Anson and Ruth came in too.

February 27, WednesdayNew York. Thursday. Clara and I left on the 10 a.m. train for Washington. Mr. M. R.Brown went with us. Mamie met us at the Station and took us home for Tea and dinner.We had rooms at Arlington. Found Mary M. so well.

February 28, ThursdayWashington D.C. We shall spend to day here leave at 625 p.m. for Jeckyl on Sea BoardR. R. Had to call on Dr. Bryan. I have taken little cold and Claras cold stays with her.We called on Marys Dr. Adams found him satisfactory. (We left New York Thursday).

March 1, FridayJeckyl [sic] Island Club. Saturday. We arrived here just on time 130 p.m. The day is hot

80. The club and cottages all full. Many old friends here. Mr. Brown returns to NewYork this evening. We drove down to Beach. It is as facinating [sic] as ever.

March 2, SaturdayJeckyl [sic] Island. Telegram from Louis telling us Walter will go to Arkansas HotSprings to night. Telegraphed Telegraphed [sic] J. Jerome on his birthday fromSavanah Ga. Telegraphed Papa and Rachel.

March 3, SundayJeckyl [sic] Island. A perfect day. We have no Mass to day. Bishop Doan is here. I spentsince hour on the Beach. Dr. Schauffler officiated for the colored brethren. Claras throattroubles her. I am getting rid of my cold but my digestion is poor food not good.


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March 4, MondayJeckyl [sic] Island. To day is cooler. Walked to the Beach in the forenoon. Drove in theafternoon. Went to Mrs. Kennedys to Tea. Dr. Schauffler there showed me three mostancient and interesting coins. The old Widows mite. The Coin of the Tribute and one ofthe coins like the Judas 30 pieces of silver.

March 5, TuesdayJeckyl [sic] Island. Have just heard of Mr. Thos. Foleys death in St. Paul last Thursday.To day has been very hot. We took a long drive out in River R. and back via Beach andfound a few shells. Wrote to Papa Dr. and Mrs. Scauffler to day.

March 6, WednesdayJeckyl [sic] Island. A very bright cool morning. Walked to Beach but wind was very highthere could not linger. Called on Mrs. Baker. Wrote to Mamie. Col. Latrobe and Mr.Cadwallader left to day.

March 7, ThursdayJeckyl [sic]. A fine day, warmer. The Brownes left to day. Telegram that Papa leaves forhome to day. Telegram from Louis rather discouraging in regard to Dakota. She may besand at great loss, or may be lost! Wrote Mrs. Browne, Ruth and Rachel.

March 8, FridayJeckyl [sic]. This is a hot day. We drove in the morning on Beach and found someshells. Telegram from Ruth says she will not be able to come to Jeckyl [sic]. Went in theafternoon to drive with Mrs. DeForest. Wrote to Mrs. Upham, Mrs. Morrison and toMaud.

March 9, SaturdayJeckyl [sic]. A fine morning cooler. Wrote to Papa this morning. A letter from Papa today from New York. Wrote to Mamie and to Jim to day. Father John Dunn came overfrom Jeckyl this evening to say Mass tomorrow. We had the Kennedy the Pruyns theDeForests and some others to Tea to day. Bishop Doane called to day.

March 10, SundayJeckyl [sic]. A warm morning. Father Dunn a Marist celebrated Mass a 630 a.m. to day.He is from Brunswick Ga. The day has been very hot and the little black flies havetormented everyone to the exclusion of every other idea. Wrote to Papa and to Jim. andto Louis.

March 11, MondayJeckyl [sic]. This was windy cool morning. Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell with Mrs. Schuyler leftto day. Wrote to Mary M. this morning and to Mamie this afternoon. Took tea at Mrs.Porters this p.m. Met Mrs. Talmadge this morning.


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March 12, TuesdayJeckyl [sic]. A pleasant day walked to the Beach in the afternoon. Wrote to Ruth and toWalter. Took tea at Mrs. Schradys and dined with Mr. Lanier. With the [Twomleys?] is ayoung lady a triplet a Miss Croyden very tall and large her two sisters are living andmarried.

March 13, WednesdayJeckyl [sic]. This is a hot morning. Wrote to Papa and to Charlotte had a telegramyesterday from Louis telling us Charlotte nurse Mary was operated on for Appendicitas[sic]. Flies are bad (the little black sand ones). Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy left to day. Wroteto Papa and to Charlotte.

March 14, ThursdayJeckyl [sic]. This is a very hot morning but a breeze will come up and temper theatmosphere. Noon Mr. Lanier and Miss Bigelow with Kittie left to day. We were all sorryto lose them. Wrote to Rachel and to Gertrude. The Porters, the Blisses Mr. Lanier Miss

Bigelow and Mrs. Thos. N. Page came in to Tea today.

March 15, FridayJeckyl [sic]. Cloudy, cooler and some rain this morning. Wrote to Papa and to Mrs. Lee.

March 16, Saturday{Blank}

March 17, SundayJeckyl [sic]. A perfect day. I have been ill since Friday night. Some rain fall Friday andSaturday. Shall take a drive this afternoon feel better. Letters from Ruth Rachel andAuntie to day.

March 18, MondayQuite a hot day but afternoon usually cools off. Letter from Mamie and from Gertrudeand Mike. Some shamrock from Ireland from Mike. Goulds Shradys, their guests andthe Munels in to tea.

March 19, TuesdayJeckyl [sic]. A hot morning. We shall be busy to day preparing to leave tomorrow forWashington. Afternoon, we have just come in from our last drive on the Beach for thisyear. I gathered some shells for Mary M.

March 20, WednesdayJeckyl [sic]. This is a hot morning here. We leave at 1045 a.m. Brunswick Ga. We drivearound here in the heat as our train does not leave until 736 p.m. It is very hot. Mr.Robert Lee Tailor died today suddenly.


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March 21, ThursdayWashington D. C. We arrived here this morning at 10 oclock after such a hot and dirtyride. Train crowded with Southern tourists returning North. We saw Dr. Adams andMamie called. We shall dine with her.

March 22, FridayWashington. To find a hot morning here to day. This afternoon we went with Mamie andMary to see Cavalry riding at riding school. Dined with Mamie and Mary. 90 this p.m. inshade.

March 23, SaturdayNew York. We arrived here this afternoon from Washington and found summers heathere too but not as hot as we left. Evening paper tells us it was 93 in Washington today. Ruth and Anson came in this evening.

March 24, Sunday

New York. We went to Jesuite church this morning afterwards Anson took for an Autoride to Yonkers. Rained a little to day, cooler. Ruth and Anson dined with us. Jim. camein the evening, not looking well. Papa and Rachel arrive in the morning.

March 25, MondayNew York. Cooler and bright. Papa and Rachel arrived this morning on time Gertrudecame in from the Country. Mr. Baker called and spent the evening. Mrs. Thorne invitedus to dine, we shall not go out this week.

March 26, TuesdayNew York. Ruth has taken us about some in her Auto. Postal cards from Walter fromHot Springs Ark.

March 27, WednesdayNew York. A threatening day. After dinner Samuel and James spent two hours with uson way to Washington D. C. James has grown and changed too in looks. Mrs. Carterarrived to day sails tomorrow on Provence.

March 28, ThursdayNew York. A summer day. All the girls and I went to the Cathedral to Mass. Afterwardsfor short drive in the park. In the afternoon Ruth took us for a drive and to the JesuitsChurch and to the Church of the Blessed Sacrament .

March 29, FridayNew York. Very warm this morning and was hot last night. We attended service at theCathedral.


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March 30, SaturdayNew York. Quite like June very dusty. After mass at the Cathedral I went to do fewerrands at McCreerys new store. We went for a drive in park in afternoon. Papa left forSt. Paul this p.m. Jim dinned with us.

March 31, SundayNew York. A cloudy cool morning. We decided to avoid the crowd and attend mass atuptown Jesuite Church. No crowd there. After ten oclock mass Clara went to thecountry in auto, with Anson and Ruth. We spent a very quiet Easter messages fromPapa, Maud and Charlotte.

April 1, MondayNew York. Rained all last night and snowed early this morning. For some reason I wasnot not [sic] well last night. Clara is ill to day her throat again troubles her. A telegramfrom Papa telling us he arrived home this morning. Called on Mrs. Baker, Mrs. Jas.Choate, Mrs. S. Thorne and Mrs. Bliss this p.m.

April 2, TuesdayNew York. Cold and bright this morning. Did a little shopping. Went with Gertrude toselect some kitchen towels ect. [sic] Called on Mrs. Selmes and on Miss Bigelow thisafternoon. Clara is better. This is Ruths wooden wedding day. Just telegraphed to Papa.

April 3, WednesdayNew York. A very fine day. In the forenoon went with Ruth in Auto for a ride. Wrote toPapa, to Mrs. Upham and to Walter. This morning papers say Louis is elected Pres. ofthe G.N.R.R. Telegram from Papa to day says Mr. Newel pretty well but Asthmatic tripto Rochester postponed. Called on Miss Moore and Mrs. Newman. Very fine afternoon.

April 4, ThursdayNew York. Quite a warm day. Clara is ailing. We think she has the grippe. A telegramfrom Papa tells us Mr. Newel is failing in strength which must mean that he is very low.Went to Madame Mornays to order dresses and have little interest in them.

April 5, FridayNew York. Hot to day and threatens rain. Rachel and I took luncheon at Ruths theywent to a concert. I came home for Clara is still in her room. Wrote Charlotte and FatherGibbons to day. Jim. came in at Tea time. Papa may leave for here Saturday orSunday.

April 6, SaturdayNew York. Cold this morning down to 32. I am sorry Clara does not feel much better yet.I went this morning to see Pauline and her baby, the baby is a fine little girl.

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New York. A cloudy rather cool day. Mike and Gertrude took luncheon with us. Jim.came for dinner this evening. A telegram from Louis tells us Mr. Stanford Newel diedlast night quietly at eleven oclock. Sudden to us.

April 8, Monday

Hail storm early to day. Papa arrived this forenoon from St. Paul. Clara feels badly today. Samuel and James came last evening and dinned with us. James spent the nighttoo with us. Mr. Newel buried this afternoon at two oclock. James left early to day forschool.

April 9, TuesdayA heavy snow storm all day. Papa remained at home all day. Clara is some better, morecomfortable less temperature. Mike and Gertrude were here at dinner he was not well.

April 10, WednesdayStill cloudy. Snow nearly melted away. Papa and I sent pearl ring to day to Iris Biles

from Clara. We looked at stable for garage and went out in Dr. Dixons car to try it. Spentan unprofitable afternoon at dressmakers. Clara had a letter from Mary M. to day.

April 11, ThursdayNew York. A fine day. We have taken Dr. Dixons Auto. and Chaufferer [sic]. Clara ismuch better. Samuel came to day took dinner with us and Rachel and I went to thetheater with him to see Salome [Jane/June?]. He returned to Washington to night.

April 12, FridayNew York. We went down far as Bleeker St. this morning, in Auto. Mike is better. Claramuch better to day.

April 13, SaturdayNew York. A rainy day. Went to dress makers in the morning stayed home all afternoon.Papa and I dined at Mrs. S. Thornes in the evening. A letter from Charlotte this morning.Telegraphed Charlotte that Rachel could go aboard with them the 25th.

April 14, SundayNew York. A bright pleasant day. After Mass went to the Park fro a drive. Mrs. Geo. R.Finch and Nellie took luncheon with us yesterday. Dr. Biggs came in this afternoon.

April 15, MondayDr. Biggs dined with us this evening. Mike and Gertrude came here to meet him. Wewere sorry Mrs. Biggs failed us.

April 16, TuesdayNew York. A dusty rather windy day. Went with Gertrude and Ruth to see a play writtenand acted by Spence old pupils. It was creditable. Archbishop Ireland called in theevening full of laying of Cathedral cornerstone. Dr. Stewart called too. Clara went fordrive.


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April 17, WednesdayNew York. Cloudy morning cleared to sunny day, but windy. Papa and I are going toWashington to day for a few days. Rachel is taking luncheon with Mrs. Cutcheon tomeet Miss Dinsmore.

April18, ThursdayWashington D.C. Papa and I arrived here last night. Samuel and Mary M. came in toArlington to see us this morning she seems well. Mamie does not look well. We tookluncheon at Mamies. I drove in afternoon with Mamie and we dinned with them.

April 19, FridayWashington . Samuel and Mary M. came after me to take a drive when we reached theirhouse we found Mamie was ill suffering considerably with intercostals neuralgia. Spentthe day quietly at Mamies. Mary and I drove to Soldiers Home. It is a very cold day forthis season.

April 20, SaturdayWashington D.C. Mamie seems more comfortable to day. I drive about with Mary andSamuel in forenoon. Called on Mrs. Finley and left cards and the Schleys. Tookluncheon with Samuel and Mary. He goes to Chicago to day to his uncles funeral. Andwe leave for New York at 3 p.m.

April 21, SundayNew York. We arrived here last night at 9 oclock. For the first time in our experience theelectric lights failed us last evening. This is a cold morning but bright. This afternoonRachel Ruth and I went to 16th St Jesuite [sic] Church to see Pauline Emmets babychristened. Ruth the God mother Judge Keough the God father.

April 22, MondayNew York. A perfectly delightful morning. Went down town with Papa and to call on Mrs.Baker. (Geo. F.). In the afternoon Clara and I called on ten friends found Mrs. Geo. C.Clark at home she sails tomorrow. We also found Mrs. Cutcheon and Mrs. Dinsmore athome. Mike has taken the Jackassi house for the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Elliott calledthis evening.

April 23, TuesdayNew York. A rainy morning. We went to Murray Street to look at China at whole saleHouses.

April 24, WednesdayNew York. Charlotte spent day with us. Virginia Sanger, Pauline Isabella SelmesFerguson, Mrs. Selmes Mrs. Cutcheon were all here and some others to see Charlotte.


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April 25, ThursdayNew York. A bright and warm day. Busy with Charlotte this forenoon. At three thisafternoon George, Charlotte and Rachel sailed on the Amerika. Mike and Gertrude leftfor Memphis Tenn. Very hot afternoon. Mr. George Harris dinned with us. Clara not well.

April 26, FridayJim. dined with us this evening.

April 27, SaturdayA telegram from Mike from Memphis saying they were well. Samuel here to day. Onway back to Washington after seeing James at Middlesex School he dined with us thisevening.

April 28, SundayNew York. Rather cold morning. Papers tell us heavy snow interrupts street car serviceyesterday in St. Paul and Minneapolis. Delays trains and causes wrecks in the Dakotas.

Went down to St. Peters old church and to see Pauline Emmett this afternoon.

April 29, MondayNew York. The Auto was out of order this morning so walked down town. Clara and Imade [Maud/Mand?] calls this afternoon. Called on Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Kennedy, Mrs.D. W. James and Mrs. Geo. F. Baker.

April 30, TuesdayNew York. Stayed in this afternoon. Mrs. Dahlgren came Lucy has had typhoid fever.Mr. Dickerman called this evening, told us of his country place.

May 1, WednesdayNew York. We looked about to day, at clocks and so forth. One sees so many that onebecomes hindered and takes nothing. Maria Taylor came in this afternoon lookingwell. Mr. Schley called this evening.

May 2, ThursdayNew York. All this week has been threatening and foggy rather cold some rain. Clara,Ruth, and I went to the museum and looked at the Morgan Tapestries the Morgancollection of Chinese porcelains and at the collection of laces there. We Clara and Idined with Mrs. Thorne and Mrs. Ed. Thorne and their son there.

May 3, FridayNew York. Weather some brighter this morning. At 1030 a.m. Clara, Ruth and I startedfor Convent Station in Ruths Automobile at Chatam we were delayed by a flattened tire.We arrived at the Convent at 130 p.m. found Mother Xavier looking well but aged. Wealso found a new Hall Reta Hall for the college students. Also new chapel in process oferection quite large.


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May 4, SaturdayNew York. A dismal morning foggy and stifling. After noon cleared colder. Cable fromGeorge from Paris this forenoon. They arrived well. Papa did not return fromWashington this evening. Mike and Gertrude back from the South, dinned with us thisevening. Anson at Poughkeepsie. Ruth staying with us.

May 5, SundayNew York. At last a perfect morning. Weather permitted May Day parties in Parkyesterday.

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May 8, WednesdayPapa went to Chicago to day. Mrs. Dimick called to day. We took luncheon at Ruths.

May 9-10{No Entry}

{large diary}May 11, SaturdayArrived home from New York last night having left there Thursday afternoon at 330.Very directly. Today is quite cold. We find all the children very well indeed. Went to seeMrs. Morison this afternoon she of course is lonely. Mr. and Mrs. Upham came in thismorning both well after winter in California. Went down to St. Marys to day.

May 12, SundayThis is a hot morning. I went out to St. Lukes to eight oclock mass. It was 85 in shadethis afternoon and no air stirring. Not a leaf on a tree yet, lilacs just bursting forth, grasshardly green.

May 13, MondayDark and cold again this morning. Everything looks so dirty, grimy and in need ofskaking [sic?] up after the winter but this weather does not invite house cleaning. Aletter from Charlotte written aboard The Amerika before reaching Plymouth she notcomfortable. Rachel reported good sailor. Weather about so, so.

May 14, TuesdayStill colder and so dark and threatening of snow probably has rained a little. The poorfarmers really have something to grumble at this year: but what good can that do, about40 to day.

May 15, WednesdayNot quite so dark but colder, 35 at 9 a.m. and snow enough to cover grass.


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May 16-17{Blank}

May 18, SaturdayWe have had three rather fine days now and vegetation shows the effects. Clara and I

spent a good part of this afternoon with Papa looking at pretty things at his office. I havebeen out at the Good Shepherd Sisters this afternoon poor things they have a heavyload to carry.

May 19, SundayThe double birth-day of the two Louis. Papa and I took luncheon at Louis. Norman andGeorgiana were there also. Afterwards we went to North Oaks with them. The farmlooks in fine shape but the cold late season forbids vegetation. Every thing out thereready for warmer weather.

May 20, Monday

Quite cold this morning - not quite 40 at 9 a.m. Letters from Mamie, Mary, Charlotte,Rachel and Walter. Charlottes from Paris. Rachels from Aix les Baines. All well. Tryingto do some cleaning after the winter, began to 1st and 2nd floors to day.

May 21, TuesdayA dark and rainy morning rather cold too. I took luncheon at Mrs. Chas. Noyes to day tomeet a Mrs. Cook.

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May 25, SaturdayThis has been an other [sic] trying week as to weather cloudy cold and wet no chance toget things out for an airing or sunning. Catherine Abbott came yesterday to spend somedays with us. Our third floor about cleaned and the Music and Drawing room. Mr. CareyHutchinson arrived to day for a few days.

May 26, SundayA cold and rainy morning and quite dark. Maud went to Rochester yesterday to seeMinnie Oakes at the new Sanitarium. Have written to Charlotte and to Rachel theAmerika for June 7th from Cherbourg. To Ruth and to Mike also to Mabel Merriam ofher engagement to Mr. John Wheelwright.

May 27, MondayBright rather cool - beginning at Summit and Selby Aves. and over to Dayton the streetsare in such disorder that the laying of the Corner Stone can not be very impressive onJune 2nd. And in lines down Robert street is all torn up for paving ect. [sic]. I am busymy self putting things in order and house cleaning. Letter from Rachel to day from Aixles Baines.


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May 28, TuesdayA really beautiful day. Clara and Catherine Abbott are making the most of the invitingweather. Selecting some ornaments to send to New York house enough is enough inany house, if taken care of. The trees are finally putting forth foliage, but there will notbe any blossoms for Decoration Day this year. Maud and the children moved to the farm

to day to North Oaks.

May 29, WednesdayWe are quite busy to day cleaning Dining room on first floor and sitting room on secondfloor - and making some plans for Papas dinner tomorrow night.

May 30, ThursdayThis morning cloudy but not cold. Norman and Georgiana came early to see if I wouldtake them out the cemetery as they remembered going with me last year I took them.The cemetery was full of people - and beautiful flowers. Mr. George Harris came homewith Papa this afternoon. I went with them to North Oaks and saw Minnie Oaks there

looking so well.

May 31, FridayStill cloudy and little rain. Papas dinner passed of well last evening. Mr. Fairclaughplayed on the organ during the evening. The guests were Judge Sanborn, JudgePhillips, Judge Adams, Judge River {Riner?}, Judge Vanderventer, Judge Bunn, Mr.Chas. Bunn, Mr. Wm. Begg, Mr. Howard Elliott and Louis. Judge Hook was invited butcould not be present. We have been busy to day in the library. Auntie came down today. {in Louis handwriting: Judge Adams & Phillips [ ] arrange 1oo dinner for Secy. Taftin place of 20oo.}

June 1, SaturdayPapa left for Burlington Iowa this evening. Weather is still so changable [sic] that thehouse cleaning is often interrupted and rugs and other things have to take advantage oftimes between showers. Still we are getting on. These bishops were here yesterdayBishop James Schuebeck LaCrosse, Wis. Frederick Eis Marquette, Mich. A. Schimmer Superior, Wis. John C. Cunningham Concordia Kan. Maurice F. Burke St. Joseph, Mo. J.J. Hennesy Wichata [sic] Kan. Thos. S. Byrone Nashville Tenn. Thos. OGorman Sioux Falls S. D. OReilly Peoria, Ill. Vincent Wahrix Richardton, N. D.

June 2, SundayA perfect morning. This day will lay the new Cathedral Corner Stone. The bishops willrobe and disrobe here at this house. The following bishops were hereArchbishop J. Ireland St. Paul


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Bishop S. G. Messmer Milwaukee Keane J.J. Dubuque, Iowa A. Christie Portland Or. J. E. Quigley Chicago Ill. James McGolrick Duluth, Minn

James Trobec St Cloud Minn. J. B. Cotter Winona, Minn. John Shanley Fargo N. D. M. C. Lenahan Great Falls, Mont. J. P. Carroll Helena Mont. Edward ODea Seattle Washington James Davis Davenport, IowaChas. J. OReilly Baker City Or. R. Scannel Omaha, Neb. Thos. Bonacuss Lincoln, Neb. P. J. Muldoon Chicago, Ill.

June 3, Monday {on page for 6/4}A fine morning cooler. A cable this morning from George from Paris telling us they willsail on Amerika Friday.

June 4, Tuesday {on page for 6/3}A delightful morning turned to most disagreeable threatening day, interfering mostdisagreeably with our house cleaning. Several showers. Papa returned from BurlingtonIowa this evening. A letter from Mamie also one from Ruth and a note from Edith Hand.

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June 7, FridayThis has been a fine day. We are finishing up cleaning and putting to rights on first floor.Went to Mrs. Sanborns reception this afternoon to meet Mrs. Adams, Mrs. and MissHook. Dr. Taylor called this evening and told me of his stay in Washington.

June 8, SaturdayA fine day. Jim. and Mr. Kelly arrived this morning, finishing up the general housecleaning of the week. It does seem as if every thing gets out of order at once, now thesewing machines. Clara and Mr. Kelly went to the Hamlin concert and later joined me atMrs. Furness reception.

June 9, SundayWas raining, pouring in the early morning. We ventured to 9 oclock mass weatherpartially cleared until about four oclock after that poured all night. Mr. R. Kelly and Jim.went to Fargo at 10 p.m. Samuel dined with us on way to Washington D.C. Mr. Piercemanaged to get light enough to photograph Papa, Jim., Walter and me.


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June 10, MondaySuch a wet day, rained all day. A discouraging coming in of new moon. Busy seeing tohaving ornament gathered to pack for New York House. Papa went East with Jim. andMr. Kelly this evening. Jim looks poorly, and this is most trying weather for him. Walteris here. Roads North Oaks very bad.

June 11, TuesdayAnd still it rains with little appearance of clearing. I managed to get out to GoodShepherds House. Clara went to Visitation Closing Exercises and home in admiration ofArchbishop Ireland and disgruntled at Father Phelens remarks. I called on Mrs. Adams,Mrs. Hook and Miss Hook. Judges Sanborn and Adams called this evening.

June 12, WednesdayA cloudy threatening day turned to a fine late afternoon. It has been a busy day. Mr.Pierce the Boston photographer came at two to take Norman and Georgiana. Clara toowas photographed. Mr. A Paget with Marquess Anglesey and Mr. Chas. Gordon called

this afternoon. The English gentleman on way to Yellowstone Park. Wrote to Racheland to Charlotte.

June 13, ThursdayA really perfect day. Busy all forenoon making preparations for a luncheon I give thevisiting judges wives to day. The lilacs are at perfection now and more beautiful thanordinarily. The white ones are unusually profuse. My guest [sic] are Mrs. Adams, Mrs.Hook, Miss Hook, Mrs. Sanborn, Mrs. Elliott Mrs. Abbott, Mrs. Upham, Mrs. FurnessMrs. Noyes (Chas.) Mrs. Bigg, Mrs. Sheply, Maud, Clara. Afterwards we took Mrs.Morison and went to Minnehaha Falls, and Minneapolis in the Automobile.

June 14, FridayAnother fine day. Flag day. Mr. Secretary of War Taft in town to day. He was taken ill atFort Snelling and was unable to attend laying of Y.M.C.A. cornerstone which A. B.Driscoll layed [sic]. A banquet of two thousand [came/crowd/corus?] and men greetedhim in the evening at auditorium in the evening. A crowd of ladies in galleries hemanaged to appear there and spoke to five thousand or more on Panama Canal. Claratook Norman and Georgiana to North Oaks in morning, I went in afternoon took Mrs.Finch. The lilacs were and are glorious, and more profuse than ever.

June 15, SaturdayBusy all day. Went over to Mauds in the evening to see Minnie Oaks and Maud beforethey leave. Mr. Toomey came in before he left for Montreal on way to St. Johns River.He brought me bills recipted [sic] of Sisters debts to men here on trade. Took Mrs. Leeand Miss Wallace for a drive to see lilacs on boulevard.

June 16, SundayGrew very hot last night. At 830 this a.m. it was 74. We spent the day at North Oaks andit it [sic] was above 90 there in early afternoon. Maud and Minnie Oaks left for Seattle


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this morning. Morning paper told us the Amerika arrived yesterday. We receivedtelegram from George this afternoon. I telegraphed Papa.

June 17, MondayTo day not so hot but warm enough. I went out to Good Shepherd Sisters with some

work they were happy quietly. Mrs. Hook and Miss Hook called this afternoon beforeleaving for Leavenworth rained this afternoon. Spent this fore noon mostly in Basementseeing to cleaning there.

June 18, TuesdayCloudy and cooler. George telegraphs the children they will be at home Friday a.m. Thisevening Walter was part of a fearful accident. A Mr. Fred Schroeder went with him in hisAuto. to Minneapolis. Returning when on Summit near Bridge suddenly Mr. Schroederthrew up his hands and fell out of the Auto on his head. Walter turned around and gotback to him in a very short space. Called to him getting no response called for help,sent to telephone for Dr. and telephoned himself for an ambulance. Mr. S. died almost

immediately. A Mr. Peter Grant brought Walter home in most excited condition. It is alldreadful.

June 19, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Walter got scarcely any rest last night, nor did any of us. Mr. Macphersonstayed with Walter. This evening Mr. Mac- - Walter and I came out here Clara camewith us. Mr. Schroeder is thought to have had a stroke. As he had a previous stroke ofparalysis and was disabled.

June 20, ThursdayNorth Oaks. This has been a most perfect day, here. So quiet and peaceful all around.Walter got some rest last night. Norman and Georgiana spent the day here. Clara wentto town with them this evening to be in town in the morning to meet Charlotte andGeorge on their return.

June 21, FridayNorth Oaks. A cool morning turned to hot afternoon and stormy afternoon and evening.Mrs. Raguet, George and Clara came out for luncheon. Mrs. R. stayed all night. Papaleft New York to day for Montreal and sails tomorrow morning from there for St. JohnsRiver. Busied myself out here experimenting with rhubarb wine.

June 22, SaturdayCame in to town this morning to attend some things and got in to heavy rain showers. Itis a hot day.

June 23, SundayWe were in for mass and went back to North Oaks in forenoon. Took Uncle Phelps andFred. out for the day. The afternoon proved very stormy so we all came in, in theevening.


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June 24,MondayA very hot day. A sever [sic] electric storm in the afternoon. Walter went to Duluth in theevening to go from there to Marquette Wednesday. A telegram from Papa to day fromMontreal. They sailed this morning for St. John River.

June 25, TuesdayTo day has been quite cool. Cold wind from N. W. I found wraps necessary thisforenoon when I drove through park to Fair grounds. Wrote Papa to day to St. JohnsRiver. Clara had a letter this morning from Mary M. Gertrude and Rachel leave NewYork for home to day.

June 26, WednesdayStill cool. To day has been simply perfect. The afternoon was delightful. Mrs. Morisonand Dan Morison and Father McNulty with Dr. Turner took dinner with us this evening.The Archbishop called here this afternoon after going to the farm to see me. Letter fromMamie to day.

June 27, ThursdayAn other [sic] perfect day. Rachel and Gertrude arrived home this morning. Maud andLouis came home she from Seattle. To day was Cornelias Saunders wedding day and aperfect day it has been. We went to ceremony and to the reception. She is Mrs. Stott.

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June 29, SaturdayWe spent yesterday and to day at North Oaks coming evenings. Have beenexperimenting with rhubarb wine. Put it in kegs to day. A heavy electric storm in theearly morning hours.

June 30, SundayAnother electric storm this morning at five oclock. Have written to Papa, to Mary M. andsome notes. This is a sultry day.

July 1, MondayTelegram from Papa, Ruth, Mamie and Jim. later one from Mr. F. B. Clarke all birth daygreetings. Several came in at tea time and Mr. and Mrs. Upham after dinner. I had rosesand flowers to spare.

July 2, TuesdayWe are going to North Oaks for rest of the week this afternoon. Catherine Abbott goeswith us.

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July 4, ThursdayNorth Oaks. Such a stormy forenoon, a tremendous electric storm before noon andsuch a down pour, for a time the sky looked very bad, and so dark. Afternoon andevening proved rather pleasant. Mike and Gertrude arrived Tuesday night and are outhere with us so is George Finch.

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July 6, SaturdayCame in to town this morning to see to some things. Strawberries at North Oaks are finethis year, indeed the whole garden is a pleasure to look at. Now we have peas, beetslettuce onions.

July 7, SundayAfter church this morning I returned to North Oaks. Mrs. Morison Ben., Stan. and Dan

Morison with Margery Morison are Mauds guests. We have taken Dan and Ben overwith us. Horace Thompson and Mrs. Thompson are spending the day with Maud. Mr.and Mrs. Upham and Grace and her children drove over from White Bear this afternoon.

July 8, MondayNorth Oaks. As Mike and Gertrude are going to Duluth we shall go to town with themthis afternoon. They dine with Charlotte this evening. The sweet peas are bloomingprofusely out here.

July 9, TuesdaySamuel and James arrived this morning. Mike and Gertrude left after breakfast forDuluth and go East to Buffalo via Lakes.

July 10, WednesdayJames awakened this morning with so swollen a face that we suspect him of mumps.Poor boy! He has been deprived of all his vacations this year by one and anotherillness.

July 11, ThursdayDr. Taylor and Samuel went to the Drs. Sanitarium this morning to be absent all day. SoI called in Dr. Ramsey to see James. The boy is very patient and has to spend his timenearly alone. Weather is fine.

July 12, FridaySamuel and James left us this morning on way to Seattle. James did seem morecomfortable and would like to have stayed. Rachel and I went to North Oaks andpreserved strawberries by partial Sun process we feel we are succeeding well in theeffort.


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July 13, SaturdayA very hot day. I was busy in morning hours replenishing my own needs as to materialsfor white sewing. After luncheon Gertrude Phelps brought Mr. Horrigan and announcedher engagement to him. I was pleased with his appearance. Telegram to day that Papawill arrive in New York this evening from St. Johns River.

July 14, SundayRained last night and there was accompanying electricity. Warm this morning andcloudy. Rachel has a sore throat. Walter is staying at White Bear Lake at Mrs. Ordwayshouse has been there for the Regatta.

July 15, MondayA delightful day after last nights storm and down pours; three inches of rain fell in samenumber of hours. The horse Stable at North Oaks was struck in two places last night bylightening [sic]. The heavy rain following so soon saved it. Clara, Charlotte and I spentto day at North Oaks. I went out to put strawberries in jars.

July 16, TuesdayThis is a fine summer day. Making current jelly this forenoon. Walter left for Montanathis afternoon. A telegram came yesterday from Samuel from Seattle saying James hadentirely recovered on the way. Stan Morison and Ed Young dined with us this evening.

July 17, WednesdayAnother fine morning. A disappointing sunrise greets one to day. The Currant jelly hasnot jelled! I shall see what leaving it in sun will do.

July 18, Thursday{Blank}

July 19, FridayPapa arrived home from New York last night at ten oclock. George Slade came withhim.

July 20, SaturdayQuite a hot day. After coming back from leaving Papa at office covered jelly glasses.The sun finished the jelly all right. This evening Papa and I took quite a drive in Autoalthough weather was threatening. Out to River and over to Fort Bridge and back.

July 21, SundayThis was a discouraging early morning very sultry, so humid rained nearly all last night.Papa is in St. Paul fifty one years to day. At 1130 a.m. he and I started for North Oaks,we took luncheon and dinner there. I think Papa was pleased to see all looking so wellattended to. Mr. and Mrs. C Bunn and Helen came over from White Bear Lake Mr.Macpherson with them.


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July 22, MondayGeorge Slades birthday. Such a glorious morning. Letters from Mamie, Ruth and JamesN. B. to day. Also telegram from Mamie asking what James swelling was. Maud andLouis came in from North Oaks to day to do errands. Papa and I drove out toMinnehaha Falls and Fort Snelling this p.m. letters from Mamie, James and Ruth.

July 23, TuesdayA delightful morning. Busy this forenoon getting things to gether [sic] for needy family.

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July 25, ThursdayThis is Normans birth day. I took Mrs. Finch out and spent day at North Oaks. Thechildren had a happy day. I gave G. Norman a fishing rod and reel which delighted him.Papa received a letter to day from Mr. R. B. Angus telling him of the death of Edith

Mrs. Wanklyn.

July 26, FridayMr. Blythe and Mr. George Harris are our guests for a few days they with Papa spentthe afternoon at North Oaks. I am busy there days trying to find fruit to put up. Put awayblue berries to day.

July 27, SaturdayA cloudy morning. George and Charlotte came in and went directly back to North Oaksthis morning. Preserving rasberries [sic] this morning. Wrote to Mr. Angus.

July 28, SundayA glorious morning. Mr. George Harris and Mr. Blythe who have been our guests for twodays left early this morning. Papa and I spent portion of the day at North Oaks. Louisreturned from Western Trip this morning.

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July 31, WednesdayAll this week had been fine. I took Father McNulty and Dr. Turner to North Oaks thisa.m. and we spent the day there.

August 1, ThursdayAt 230 this morning we had quite an electric storm and heavy rain. The paper reports adisastrous hail storm around Grand Forks.

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August 4, SundayPapa and I went out to North Oaks yesterday afternoon. We took luncheon with Maud today. Louis was in town where he came out he bought out a scotch piper fromMinneapolis for Papas amusement I think as much as for the children. Howard JamesWill. Farington and Mrs. Ordway came over to Louis from White Bear. A heavy rain

storm came up after 4 p.m.

August 5, MondayLast week had several days too cold for the season. Papa and I came to town lastevening in the rain as the Auto has a good cover we were protected and rescued afamily from a broken down waggon [sic] on the road.

August 6, TuesdayWill Farington came in last evening and told me they had a rough time getting back toWhite Bear Lake last evening.

August 7, WednesdayI spent to day at North Oaks. Took Mrs. Abbott and Mrs. Schwan out for the day.Catherine and Rachel came in with us in the evening. They seemed to enjoy the dayvery much. Mr. Willard spent the evening with papa. Mrs. Morison and Dan came overin the evening.

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August 10, SaturdayThis has been a very hot day, 90 and so humid. Papa is in Chicago to day, he will suffercoming home on train to night. Walter came home from Montana to day looking well.

August 11, SundayThis morning is delightfully cool after last nights sweltering heat. P.m. Papa and I joinedthe others at North Oaks this forenoon and spent the day there. This evening ispleasant even in town but we can nearly always find a cool place on some terrace here.

August 12, MondayThis is a fine morning.

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August 14, WednesdayThis evening Papa and I drove out to Indian Mounds, and down to Fish Hatchery fourthout 7th street and back renewing acquaintance with old scenes.


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August 15, ThursdayQuite a hot day. A friend of Rachels a Miss Murchison and her mother Mrs. Giles tookluncheon with us to day they are on way to Yellow Stone Park.

August 16, Friday

Georgianas 4th. birthday. We went out to North Oaks to take luncheon in honor of theoccasion. It has been a most disagreeable day so very windy and rather cold.

August 17, SaturdayStill very windy.

August 18, SundayThis morning hot and threatening. So windy too but so sultry - and hot - 86. Papa and Iwent out to North Oaks at 5 p.m. and just got back before a tremendous storm brokeelectricity wind and heavy rain.

August 19, MondayA very cool day. We are all with Catherine Abbott went out to North Oaks in theforenoon. Louis and Papa arrived in time for luncheon at Louis. Louis presented abeautiful loving cup with date of our marriage and to days date also dates and names ofall our children and grandchildren. There were messages and flowers from Mamie, Ruthand Gertrude Mrs. Finch, Catherine Abbott and Mr. Macpherson.

August 20, TuesdayA perfect day, so clear and fresh after natures upheaval. Sunday nights storm was verysevere and disastrous in several places. Lightning struck the stable at North Oaks insame place as before. We all came in from North Oaks to day for a few days. Normannot well so Charlotte stayed.

August 21, WednesdayAnother clear cool day. Louis children are ailing to day. Whether from peach ice creamor change in weather is the question. Georgiana too is ailing. George still has somelumbago.

August 22, ThursdayClear, windy and cool. Frost reported from Dakota too bad.

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August 24, SaturdayThis whole week has been ideal weather, perhaps not hot enough for crops and lateproducts. I spent to day in visits to the aged, the ailing and the lonely. In the evening orlate afternoon Clara and I went to town and country club in search of Gertrudes clubsbut failed to find them. Uncle Phelps came down this evening.


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August 25, SundayAnother perfect day. This afternoon we went out to North Oaks found Maud had quite aparty there. Dan Morison, Richmond Warner, Nellie Finch and Bonnie Ransom. Walterand Mr. Macpherson were there too. Wrote to Mamie, Ruth, and Gertrude to day.

August 26, MondayClara is busy to day preparing to leave for New York with Papa this evening. A dull wetday. Papa and I went out in the Auto before dinner, it was raining when we came in.Louis stayed here to dinner going out later to North Oaks.

August 27, TuesdayRachel and I went up to Minneapolis to day calling at the City Hospital to see MissWatson and then going over to Aunties with some packages for Gertie Phelps. We wentthrough the Hospital as it is quite new.

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August 30, FridayWent out to North Oaks this morning with Rachel and Catherine Abbott to prepare for alittle end week party for Walter. Mary Squires and Dorothy Barrows Charlie WheetonGerald Livingstone and Sam. Ordway.

August 31, SaturdayNorth Oaks. We drove over to Rice Lakes this fore noon (Mr. Hewitt Rachel andKatherine Abbott) and continued on to Centerville. The roads were really good nearlyevery where. Were surprised to find such a fine church and priests house at Centerville.Very, very, hot to-day 90 in shade.

September 1, SundayJames N. B. with a tutor Mr. Ells arrived from Seattle to day. James came out to NorthOaks. We took quite an auto drive this afternoon to

September 2, MondayOur party consisting of Mary Squires, Catherine Abbott Dorothy Barrows, GeraldLivingstone Sam. Ordway Charlie Wheeton (Walters party) broke up to day. We came into town in the afternoon passing the Fair Grounds being Labor day great crowds were insight. It has been a perfect day.

September 3, TuesdayA threatening day. Charlotte the children and James went with us this afternoon to thePhelps wedding. When we came back we dined at Charlottes she came up fromRochester for the wedding. Samuel arrived this afternoon from Seattle.


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September 4, WednesdayRachel, Samuel James and Mr. Ells spent most of the day in Minneapolis. SamuelJames and Mr. Ells left for the East this evening.

September 5, Thursday

Tried to make apple jelly to day, apples so far it was a failure. In the afternoon CatherineAbbott Rachel and I started in Auto for Rosemount. When 12 miles out punctured a tireso sat 2 1/2 hours on the road.

September 6, FridayPickling peaches to day as we are without a cook have much of the kitchen to my self.

September 7, SaturdayWe drove out on the Auto this afternoon to the State Fair incidentally saw an auto racea mile in 52 seconds. Harrowingly fast! no fun. Mrs. Morison, Dan and Major Wilsondined with us this evening - to partake of prairie chickens.

September 8, SundayAfter mass Rachel and I went to North Oaks for the afternoon. Walter is spendingSunday at Frontenac at Mrs. George Garrards.

September 9, MondayMade brandy peaches to day.

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September 11, WednesdayMade apple jelly to day - and prepared vegetables for a mixed and chopped pickle.Rachel and I drove in the afternoon. She now thinks horses tedious. Letters from Mikeand Gertrude. Telegram to day that papa and Clara will been for home Saturday.

September 12, ThursdayA cloudy unsettled day cool too. Louis came back from a hunt. Two young English me{men?} arrived named Russell one Gilbert Russell brothers. Louis brought them up toluncheon. Later we took them to see the Capitol. Letters from Clara, Ruth and Mamie.We drove out to North Oaks this afternoon.

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September 15, SundayAfter mass Rachel Mrs. Raguet and I went out to North Oaks for luncheon and spentthe afternoon. Leslie Wann and Mrs. Leslie W. were at Mauds. We came in a new waythrough pretty country by the Fair Grounds through Como Park and on Snelling Ave.

September 16, MondayPapa, Jim. and Clara arrived from New York last night all well. Jim. weighing 155 lbs.and looking more like his old self than for a long while. This is Papas 69th. birthday. Thefamily here dined with us this evening all but Walter he is off hunting with Mr. Barrows.

September 17, TuesdayWeather the last week and at present far from pleasant. Threatening, windy and cloudy- heavy rains too. My throat troubles me - and I have not been well for a couple days.

September 18, WednesdayWent to bed early last night but got little sleep. Throat troubled me and stormy weather

kept me awake. Stayed in bed all this forenoon. Odd Fellows paraded past here to daylarge numbers. Telegram from Mamie. Jim went West this evening. Joe. Sikorskimarried to day.

September 19, ThursdayIn bed all to day weather fierce. Such wind as one seldom hears and continues day andnight with electric shows each night. It is Equinoxial [sic] storms with a vengeance [sic].

September 20, FridayQuite a cold day, wind has subsided considerably and sun shines with such a clear bluesky as only follows a storm. Got up at noon to day feel better. Mr. Hutchinson dined withus this evening.

September 21, SaturdayA beautiful bright morning. Went out at eleven for a drive but could not go far onaccound [sic] of West wind. Clara and Rachel went cruising in the Auto landed atSouth St. Paul and did not seem pleased with it. Cold to night.

September 22, SundayQuite cold cloudy and again threatening. I am quite interested and entertained by theMagnetic North a book written by Elizabeth Robins. A telegram came from New York today to Papa asking him to be a pall bearer at Mr. D. Willis James funeral Tuesday. Hewas sorry to have to decline.

September 23, MondayWalter went East this evening to visit Ruth and Gertrude. Papa went to Chicago for theshort space of tomorrow. He will be tired of two nights on cars.

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September 25, Wednesday{Blank}

September 26, Thursday

Cold enough to wear furs. We stopped for Father McNulty and drove out in direction ofLake Josephine and New Brighton.

September 27, FridayCold and became cloudy this afternoon. We went out to North Oaks via of New Brightonfound a fine Road. Indeed as we drove around in the Auto we are surprised at thenumber of good Roads about here.

September 28, SaturdayThis has been a cold week. To day is bright. Charlotte, Clara, Rachel and I went over toStillwater on the Auto. This forenoon took luncheon there called on Mrs. Connelly drove

about some and returned via Lake Elmo. We all enjoyed the day.

September 29, SundayA beautiful morning. Papa went West to meet Jim. this evening. Louis went with him.Papa and Mr. Gruber went to North Oaks this morning.

September 30, MondayA bright rather cool day. After luncheon Charlotte, Clara, Rachel and I went for an Autoride. To Rosemount, on to Rich Valley. To Inver Grove, to St. Paul Park, to Newport andto Highwood and in to St. Paul. Found a fine Road in High-wood.

October 1, TuesdayA dark day, rained nearly all day, not so cold yet we started a fire in the furnace to day.The house seems so dark and chilly. Rachel busy to day trying to make jelly of poorplums, and unripe grapes a difficult performance.

October 2, WednesdayWalter and Ruth arrived from New York to day. Papa. Louis and Jim. returned from theRange this morning and Jim. left for New York this evening.

October 3, ThursdayMike and Gertrude arrived from New York to night.

October 4, FridayMaud and the children arrived in to town to day. Sorry to come I am sure. We are nowhaving such fine afternoon weather. I spent to day on Mr. A. Guthries River Boat theKabekona, we went about as far down as Hastings about fifty ladies at Mrs. Guthriesinvitation an ideal trip it was.


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October 5, SaturdayThe girls and I had a fine drive to day in the Auto out to Phalen Park, White Bear Lake,the Island. The foliage on the Island is in describably [sic] and gorgeously beautiful. Onthe way over to the Rice St. Road we saw the most glorious sunset imaginable. I wentto see Monsignor Oster at St. Josephs Hospital to day, he is very ill.

October 6, SundaySuch a delightful morning one seldom experiences. After mass I went to inquire forMonsignor Oster found him slightly more comfortable. We went out to North Oaks andreturned for luncheon. Mr. Geo. Harris is staying with us.

October 7, MondayMaud was operated on this morning at Rochester, Minn. by Dr. Mayo for gall stones andappendicitis - Successfully we are told.

October, 8, Tuesday

I feel very busy and am doing little this week so many interruptions occur. Life is notpeaceful plan as one may. Good reports from Maud to day. Ottina Nigard operated onat St. Lukes Hospital to day. Monsignor Oster some better.

October 9, WednesdayCharlotte gave a Tea to day for Gertrude and Ruth. We all attended. George camehome last night from New York.

October 10, ThursdayI hear to day that Walter and Dorothy Barrows became engaged last evening. Theyseem very young even for their few years. Mike left us this evening for Memphis.Gertrude follows in a few days.

October 11, FridayWarmer but changable [sic]. Charlotte and the girls went to call on Mrs. Barrows thisevening. Two young English men dined with us this evening A Mr. Wood and a Mr.Edgerton.

October 12, SaturdayI went to call on Mrs. Barrows this forenoon and Dorothy came back with me toluncheon. Later Walter gave her the engagement ring. They are happy children. Maythey always have reason to be happy.

October 13, SundayA fine day. Walter and Dorothy came in this forenoon to see Papa. Louis went back toRochester this morning. I had a message from him to day telling me Maud is doing verywell. Ruth left us this evening, on her way back to New York.


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October 14, MondayA delightful morning. Find Monsignor Oster much better to day. Ottina too looksimproved. Katherine Abbott came over this morning to spend a few days.

October 15, Tuesday

We went with Mr. Joy in an 1908 Packard car to Fort Snelling - Katherine, Clara and I. Itdid run nicely. Gertrude went East this evening. Every seems interested and pleasedwith Walters engagement to Dorothy Barrows.

October 16, WednesdayWe went to the farm at North Oaks this forenoon. Katherine Rachel and I took luncheonthere, Charlotte and the children were there. We came home in time to dress and go toMiss Jessie Greens coming out tea. Louis came up from Rochester to day, Maud isdoing well.

October 17, Thursday

A perfect morning and so warm. Went to Louise Carys wedding reception in theafternoon and in the evening to Mrs. Schultze coming out party for her two daughters.Found Ottina much improved to day.

October 18, FridayCooler but delightful to day. Went to see Monsignor Oster this morning, found himsitting up and much better.

October 19, SaturdayThis morning Lord and Lady Hindlip of Hindlip Hall Worcester [sic] {Worcestershire}England arrived to stay two days. We took them out to North Oaks this afternoon andreturned too late to go to Mrs. Lindekes to greet Mr. and Mrs. F. Weyerhauser andcongratulate them on their 50th anniversary.

October 20, SundayA fine day. Mr. Joy brought up his Packard (1908) after luncheon. The girls, CharlotteLord and Lady Hindlip went with him through Fort Snelling to Minneapolis and aroundthe Boulevards. Papa left with them at 5 p.m. for the Range.

October 21, MondayThis beautiful weather tempts us out and we spend most of the day in the Auto. Wehave been down to Cottage Grove though to me new Country all well cultivated veryprosperous looking we passed Mrs. Severences place this afternoon.

October 22, TuesdayGirls went for a long ride I remained at home this being Tuesday. Perfect day.

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blossoms. The Stock Exchanges are not enjoying Tea these days. I hope financialmatters may soon seem more settled.

October 24, ThursdayThis afternoon Catherine Abbott went with us out to Blooming Prairie. We went out via

Mendota and on to Blooming Prairie and back via Fort Snelling. A beautiful ride. Laterwe went over to Mrs. Geo. R. Finchs to the coming out of the Misses Mathews.

October 25, FridayColder, but delightful. We had an early luncheon and then went over to West St. Pauland out the German Road to Rich Valley and home via Rosemont. A pleasant lovelyride. Then I went to Mrs. J. H. Sanders to assist at the coming out of Helen Sanders.

October 26, SaturdayColder cloudy and very dusty. Charlotte is laid up with a cold to day. Norman andGeorgiana are better. Walter came back from the Range this morning. Papa leaves for

New York this evening. As this is a time of great financial depression he will not have apleasant time there.

October 27-28{Blank}

October 29, TuesdayWe went up to Minneapolis this afternoon to Louise Hills coming out tea.

October 30, Wednesday{Blank}

October 31, ThursdayAll Hallow Eve. We dined at Charlottes this evening. Father McNulty sent Charlottesome ducks not remembering it was a fast day she had them cooked and invited FatherMcNulty to help eat them he silently abstained.

November 1, FridayWe gave Walter and Dorothy a dinner this evening 19 sat down at table.

November 2, Saturday{Blank}

November 3, SundayPapa returned from New York this evening rather tired but well and not depressed atthe business situation.

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November 5, TuesdayThe Art Loan Exhibit opens to day - this evening. I took luncheon at Mrs. Uphams to dayin honor of Mrs. Lulls 83rd. birth-day. She looks feeble. Mr. Upham seemed pretty well.

November 6, Wednesday

Made a few calls in the neighborhood this afternoon.

November 7, ThursdayMrs. Johnson, Mrs. Bouie Mittie Porter came down from Minneapolis this morning to theExhibit took luncheon with us and went back to the Exhibit after luncheon. The Exhibitis a success (of loaned articles).

November 8, Friday{Blank}

November 9, Saturday

This week has been pretty well taken up with attending the Art Loan Exhibit at theAuditorium. It has been a great success. The book exhibit was remarkable indeed allthe exhibits were. The old Red River cart was as interesting as any thing. The first copyof the first paper published in St. Paul The Pioneer April 28th. 1849 interested me.

November 10, SundayQuite a cold morning. The first few flakes of snow fell yesterday. I am reading CoopersChainbraves and find it of much interest. Wrote to Mamie and to Ruth also to Mary.

November 11, MondayQuite a cold day. In the afternoon I went out to North Oaks to attend to some things.Mrs. McQuillan went with me.

November 12, Tuesday22 above this morning but bright. Busy seeing to sending jellies East and going to theDentist.

November 1316{Blank}

November 17, SundayWe had perfectly delightful weather all last week, such bright moon light nights. Idevoted much of the week to Dentistry and getting a dress maker to do over poor work.Papa leaves this evening for Kansas City to deliver an address there Tuesday evening.{line drawn to the word Papa; 69 years old or young? Written by Louis}

November 18, MondayWe had 36 ladies sit down to luncheon to day debutants and young women in honor ofRachel Abbott. Afterwards a musicale to which quite a number of older women came.


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November 30, SaturdayGertrude has gone to a little sanitarium for some treatment so we spend most of ourtime between her and Ruths.

December 1, SundayNew York. We see in paper that Dr. Schrady is dead near here at 512 5th. Ave.

December 2, MondayI looked at glass and china to day.

December 3, TuesdaySnowing all day so damp and dark.

December 4, WednesdayNew York. Papa went over to Washington to day to attend the Deep Water Ways

Convention he delivers an address there tomorrow.

December 5, ThursdayRachel and I came over to Washington D. C. to day.

December 6, Friday{Blank}

December 7, SaturdayNew York. We are returning to New York to day. Not a pleasant trip or stay inWashington. Mamie ill in bed. Mary M. pretty well. Weather fine.

December 8, SundayNew York. Have a cold and feel so miserable did not go to mass.

December 9, MondayHigh fever to day. Grippe Dr. Walter says it is all in my head.

December 10, TuesdaySome more comfortable to day but still in bed.

December 11, WednesdayHave to remain in bed. Papa goes back to Washington to day.

December 12 14{No Entry}

December 15, SundayNew York. Rachel ill to day of grippe.


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December 16, MondayI am sitting up for first time to day. Gertrude came over from her little hospital. Rachelvery ill. Ruth is all right again.

December 17, Tuesday

Papa returns from Washington. Jim. had such an acute attack of sciatica last eveninghe could not walk home. Poor Rachel still ill but some more comfortable. I dressed today.

December 18, WednesdayPapa and I selected silver for Dorothy to day. Tea service and flat silver also gifts forMamie and Mary M.

December 19, ThursdayPapa went with me to Block Star and Frosts to have my pearls restrung this morningand selected an olovene [sic] pin and a beautiful neck ribbon of diamonds for Dorothy. I

selected china and glass for bride.

December 20-21{No Entry}

{large diary}December 22, SundayPapa and I returned home to night at ten oclock coming directly from New York, we leftthere at 3 p.m. yesterday. We left Rachel ill of grip. Clara stayed with her. I am glad tobe home although weary and not strong.

December 23, MondayWas too fatigued to sleep last night managed to get the tree trimmed this afternoon.Maud does not look well.

December 24, TuesdaySt. Paul. We had our tree this evening as usual and the little ones had supper here.Papa and I are alone for the evening so we went over to Louis for a short time.

December 25, WednesdayA most perfect day. Snow enough fell yesterday to cover all defects and to day whilecolder is glorious. I went to St. Marys to high Mass, Charlotte went with me; Louis andLittle Louis attended also. We shall take luncheon at Louis and all Dorothy included willdine with us this evening.

December 26, ThursdayI feel better each day stronger and my head troubles me less. Maud is in her room today. Jerome is not well. Charlotte has her tree to day. I called on Mrs. Eaton and Mrs.Gotzian on my way to Charlottes.


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December 27, FridaySome colder, yet pleasant. After leaving Papa down town I went out to the GoodShepherd Sisters. Charlotte took luncheon with me. As Maudie was ill on Christmas eveI had her and all the children come over we lit the tree then dismantled it and thechildren bade it good bye.

December 28 31{No entry}

{Notes at the end of the large diary}

MemorandaNov. 16th To Mrs. McQuillan 20.00

July Cash27th. to Mrs. McQuillan 25.00

26th. to Sarah 29.00

Aug 30th to Mrs. McQuillan 20.00

{Notes at the end of the small diary}

{on page for 12/30}Mrs. Matthew C. Carter1676 Central Ave.Memphis Tenn

Mrs. Gavin 678 Vance Street

{on page for 12/31}Name of Jeckyl apartmentOlla Padrido(Ollia)

{on notes for 1908}DressmakerMiss Lahm (Olive)2 first weeks in May2 June296 Sherburne Ave.St Paul

{on pages for addresses}Seamstress


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Sarah Skrutbold260 West 6th. StreetSt Paul2 last weeks in April2 first May

2 June

Mola a Preventative ofknats [sic] and moisquitoes [sic]at Camells and MuraysNew York

{on page for cash account October}Henry H. Pierce720 Boylston Street

Boston

{ on page for cash account November}Armington MontanaWalters address

Gertrudes Killingsworth FarmLocust ValleyLong IslandN. Y.

Grand HotelAix les BainSavoi France

Locust Valley

{ on page for cash account December}Miss Lillian Huffcutt127 E. 46th StreetNew York

Roger and Galett Soap

{on blank page}Sarah Skrutbold260 W. 6th. Street

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