The Winterthur Library

 The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

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OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

 

Creator:         Gregory, Jennie N. Munger

Title:               Diary

Dates:             1895, Jan. 1-Dec. 23.

Call No.:         Doc. 319        

Acc. No.:        92x75

Quantity:        1 volume

Location:        31 C 2

 

 

 

BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT

 

Jennie N. Munger Gregory resided in Geneva, Ashtabula County, Ohio.  Her husband, Bert Gregory (Harry Bert), was listed in the 1900 census as a manufacturer of hooks.  She occasionally worked in his shop.  Jennie Munger was the daughter of Henry P. and Huldah Munger, farmers in Geneva, Ohio.  She married Bert Gregory on June 13, 1894, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio.  In 1900, the couple lived with her mother and older brother Frank on the Munger farm.  They apparently had no children.  Jennie was listed as age 27 in the 1900 census, and Bert as age 29.

 

Bert Gregory was the son of Frank and Henrietta L. Gregory of Ashtabula, Ohio.  He was born on April 1, around 1870.  His sister Lena is mentioned in the diary; he also had a brother named Archie. 

 

The Flora/Flo mentioned in the diary is Flora Garrett Munger, married to Henry Munger.  Their daughter Marguerite was born June 26, 1894.

 

 

SCOPE AND CONTENT

 

Entries record the activities of Jennie Munger Gregory, whose life revolved around domestic activities, her husband's business, and social events.  Her domestic schedule included: cleaning, baking, washing, sewing, ironing, etc.  She mentions doing some upholstering, making pillow cases and doilies, painting and firing china, taking painting lessons, keeping a garden in which she grew both vegetables and flowers, and cleaning the family silver.  Jennie also did fancy work and attended a dancing school.  Her Thanksgiving entry suggests that the holiday celebrated today was less important in her day.  She had her in-laws over for an early, probably mid-day, meal and after they left around 2:00 pm., she and her husband went to his office to work, arriving back home at 8:00 pm.  In the summer, Jennie reports that she straightened up the boarding hall and two cottages, seemingly at a summer camp on Lake Erie.  From August 28 through September 11, they took a vacation cruising on Lakes Erie, Huron, and Superior.  The entries about this are not very descriptive.

 

           

ORGANIZATION

 

The entries are in chronological order.

 

 

LANGUAGE OF MATERIALS

 

The materials are in English.

 

 

RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

 

Collection is open to the public.  Copyright restrictions may apply.

           

 

PROVENANCE

 

Purchased from Carmen Valentino.

           

 

ACCESS POINTS

 

People:

            Gregory, Bert (Harry B.)

 

Topics:

            Married women - Diaries.      

            Home economics.

            Housewives - Ohio - Geneva.

            Thanksgiving Day - Social aspects.

            Fancy work.

Voyages and travels – Great Lakes.

            Geneva (Ohio) - Social life and customs.

            Diaries.

TRANSCRIPTION OF THE DIARY

 

 

[Note: punctuation has been added, possibly sometimes in the wrong places.  Mrs. Gregory’s spelling errors have been retained. ]

 

 

Tues. Jan. 1, 1895, 10 above Zero, Cloudy 

Went up town in morning. Mrs. Basset and Bessie Baylor Called in the afternoon, called at Aunt Jen's in the evening, then went to Union Club dance, met some Ashtabula people; came home at half past eleven, went to bed.

 

Wednesday Jan. 2, 12 above Zero, Clear 

Mrs. Basset called in morning, went up to Mrs Workman's, then went sleighrideing in the afternoon. Took Lelah and Mother up to Flora's.  Lelah came down in the eve, we practiced and Art and Bess called. 

 

Thursday Jan. 3, 3 above Zero, Cloudy 

Called at LeRoy's.  Mrs. Workman and Flora practiced with Lelah all of the afternoon.  Bert came after me.  We went to Choral Union in the evening, stayed a little while. Came home in a snow storm, went to bed.

 

Fri. Jan. 4, 10 above, cloudy

Lelah and Mrs. Knowlton called in morning, went up to Lelah's in the afternoon.  Bert and I went over to the church to practice.  Came home, got ready, went to the Concert to play and heard Miss Parmley[?], then went up to Castor[?] [illegible].

 

Saturday Jan. 5, 15 above Zero, Cloudy 

Bert has gone to Huckleberry; went down to see Mr. Bayless.  In the morning went up town, stopped at Aunt Jen's, in the afternoon went home, found Ellen there, went to the comadation, got my Cape, came home, found Bert.

 

Sunday Jan. 6, 35 above Zero, Rainy 

Was with Bert all day.  Mrs. Bassett came down after the milk, then Bert and I went to Disciples Church in the evening, came home, went to bed.

 

Mon. Jan. 7, 35 above, rainy 

Washed in morning, went up town after dinner, stopped at Aunt Jen's, also bought me two chamois for waist.  Came home, got ready for Mr. Bayless and wife.  We played cards all of the evening, then went to bed. 

 

Tuesday Jan. 8, 15 above, cold, cloudy

Went up to Mrs. Bassetts in the morning, started my waist, came home, ironed a little, then went back in the afternoon and finished it.  Went up town after the mail, then came home and played cards with Geo., Mabel & Bert.

 

Wednesday Jan. 9, freezing, Clear 

Ironed all the morning, in the afternoon I read a little while, then went over to the shop after Bert.  We went to the freight office, then up town, after supper went to the accomadations, came home, read all the evening and went to bed.

 

Thurs. Jan. 10, 30 above, rainy 

Went up town in morning, called at Aunt Jens; went to Bank got check 140. cashed; read some in afternoon; went to dancing school in the evening; saw Dr B.; came home, went to bed.  Someone tried to get in the house at 2.30. 

 

Friday Jan. 11, 20 above, cold 

Got up and had breakfast at half past nine; did some fancy work. Will came down for a few minutes. Mother went up town in the afternoon. I went over to the Shop for Bert; we came home to supper, then went up town after the mail, came home & went to bed

 

Saturday Jan. 12, 25 above zero, Sunny 

Went to Ashtabula in the morning; stayed until four o clock; drove home in a cold snow storm; ate supper; went up town, bought me a pair of scissors.  Came home; read a little and went to bed.  Brought the Shells[?] home from Ashtabula. 

 

Sun. Jan. 13, 2 below Zero, Snowy 

Was alone all day.  Mr. Clark came up in No 27.  Went to the Office with Bert to open the Wheel Co books; they came home to supper; went back and stayed until eight o clock; came home.  I played some, then went to bed 

 

Monday Jan. 14, Zero, Snowy 

Mr. Clark stayed overnight; he and Bert have gone to the shop.  I am going up town, stoped at Aunt Jen's.  Mrs Bassett gave me an ear of corn; came home to dinner; Mr Clark was here to dinner and supper; went home on accom.; we went up town in evening.

 

Tuesday Jan. 15, 15 above zero, snowy 

Washed in the morning.  Mabel came over after dinner, then I went up town in the af. [afternoon]; came home; Mr Clark was here for Supper; then we got ready and went to hear Marion[?] O’Conner sing at Disciple Church in evening; came home, went to bed.

 

Wed. Jan. 16, 35 above Zero. Clear 

Bert went to Youngstown this A. [sic, a.m. or afternoon]; he and I went up to Fannie's to call on Marion[? possibly Minnie] O’Conner.  Kate was there with her baby; came down, stoped at Mrs Workman; ironed in the afternoon.  Mother went over to [illegible].

 

Thursday Jan. 17, 22 above Zero. Cloudy 

Went up town in the morning.  Mr Clark was here for dinner and supper; made Salad and a Necktie in the afternoon; after supper Mrs Bassett called, then we went to Danceing school, did not have a very good time, came home at twelve, went to bed. 

 

Friday Jan. 18, Cold, Cloudy 

Took Mother up to Flora’s; she was away; rode around town, then I took Bert rideing; came home, had supper, then we went over to the depot, sent dispatch to Kentucky; came home, read a little.  Ralph came down with A.F.[?] Miller’s lease to sign for one year, April 1 to ’96, $500.

 

Sat. Jan. 19, 20 above Zero. Cloudy 

Darned stockings in the morning; went sleighrideing in the afternoon, took Mother and Mrs Bayless; after supper Bert went to the Office, then we both went down to Baylesses and played cards; stayed until after eleven o’clock; came home and went to bed 

 

Sunday Jan. 20, Warmer, Clear 

Bert went over to the shop a little while this morning, took a bath in the afternoon and read some, had supper, made popcorn balls; indexed Bert's letter book for him, then went to bed.

 

Monday Jan. 21, 35 above Zero, rainy 

Washed in the morning and washed Judge; after dinner read some & did part of the ironing; read in the evening and went to bed early. 

 

Tues. Jan. 22, 20 above Zero, snowy 

Finished the ironing in the morning, got a letter from Miss Bassett [or Barrett].  Went up to shop, stoped for Bert and went up to Flora's; saw her Mother there; came home, had supper and played cards with Geo. and Mabel.

 

Wednesday Jan. 23, 18 above Zero, Cold, Snowy 

Sweeped the parlor in the morning.  Chas Castle called after dinner, then I changed my dress and Mrs Bassett came down and learned to make strawberries; after supper Bert and I went up town, came home and went to bed; very stormy.

 

Thursday Jan. 24, 20 above Zero. Snowy 

Sweped the Hall & Bedroom in the morning; took my bath in the afternoon; after supper I went down to Ella's; came home, got ready for Danceing School; came home about quarter of twelve, went to bed. 

 

Fri. Jan. 25, 25 above Zero. Clear 

Cleaned the siting [sic, i.e. sitting] room in the morning.  Lelah came down in the afternoon.  I went up town and over to the shop with her; got my fur cap at Isham; had supper; went up town after supper, came home; played cards with Ella & Mary Ewing.

 

Saturday Jan. 26, 18 above Zero, Snowing- 

went up to Mrs. Isham's; went to the Bank, renewed Note of 300.  Came home; went over to see Mabel; after supper went up town, came home, played cards with Geo. and Mabel until nearly ten o’clock; came home, went to bed.

 

Sunday Jan. 27, 10 above Zero. Clear- 

Did the wash; got the meals; after dinner took a bath, read some, had supper, did up the work.

 

Mon. Jan. 28, 8 above Zero, Cloudy 

Washed in the morning; after dinner took a nap.  Changed my dress, had supper.  Bert and I went up town, saw Lelah in Hoffner's; came down, stoped to see Mr & Mrs Bassett; Aunt Elsie just returned from Ashta.; came home, went to bed.

 

Tuesday Jan. 29, 12 above Zero, Clear 

Ironed some in the morning; went up town, and called to see Mrs Bassett in the afternoon, and Byron called; came home, had supper, spent the evening with Bert very pleasantly as he read to me; then went to bed.

 

Wednesday Jan. 30, 10 above Zero-Snowy 

Ironed some in the morning, helped about dinner, got ready, went to Kingsville to see Mrs Bassett; came home on the evening train, went up town after supper, walked a piece with Mrs. D. R. Wright; waited for Bert at Hoffners; came home, went to bed.

 

Thurs. Jan. 31, 25 above Zero-Clear 

Finished the Ironing in the morning.  Bert went to Cleveland on the accomadation; went sleighrideing in the afternoon, took Mattie[? perhaps Mollie] Dunning and Mother up to Henry’s; came home, met Bert at corner, got ready and went to Danceing school in the evening.

 

 

Friday, Feb. 1, 25 above Zero. Cloudy 

Took a nap in morning, had dinner, changed my dress, and Aunt Jen and Mrs Bassett came down and spent the afternoon; Mother went to Lodge with Hester[?] & Mim[?], and Bert and I played cards with George and Mabel; went to bed after ten o’clock. 

 

Saturday Feb. 2, 20 above Zero, Clear 

Cleaned up in the morning, had dinner, Bert hitched Maud[?] up and I went sleighrideing.  Mrs Palm [?], Flo, Bess[?] were not at home, so I took Ellen Ewing; came home, had supper; Bert & I went up town, stoped for a while at Aunt Jen, saw all of them, came home, went to bed. 

 

Sun. Feb. 3, 18 above Zero, Cloudy 

Got up in the morning, read until dinner time, had dinner, did up the wash, read all of the afternoon, had supper, went to bed early.

 

Monday Feb. 4, 5 above Zero, Cloudy 

Washed in the morning, went over to see Mabel in the afternoon, came home, had supper, went up town after supper, then played cards all of the evening, came home, went to bed.

 

Tuesday Feb. 5, 3 below Zero, Clear 

Ironed some and swept some in the morning.  Dow[?] R called, then Fan and Aunt Olive spent the day with us, had supper, then finished the ironing; went to bed dead tired. 

 

Wed. Feb. 6, 20 below Zero. Cloudy 

Cut out calicos in the morning, after dinner Bert and I drove to Lee's for some flowers, came home, had supper.  I went up town after supper, came home, cleaned the bedrooms and Lizzie Murry[?] called in the morning.

 

Thursday Feb. 7, 15 below Zero, Cloudy 

Cleaned the dining room in the morning, took my bath after dinner, then Lelah and Lew Bowers came down and stayed the rest of the afternoon, had supper, got dressed, and we went to the party; had a wretched time, got home at a quarter of one.

 

Friday Feb. 8, 4 below Zero, snowy 

Worked some on Mother’s Quilt; was very tired after the Party; read some in the evening and went to bed early. 

 

Sat. Feb. 9, 3 above Zero, snowy 

Cut out blocks for my Bed Quilt all day; did some work in the eve, then we went to bed.

 

Sunday Feb. 10, 10 above Zero, Clear 

Got up late, read some befor dinner, after dinner poped corn and made some balls.  Bert sent for flower catalogues.

 

Monday Feb. 11, 20 above, Clear 

Washed in the morning, went over to ten[?] [illegible] with Bert; after dinner found Mr Rogers, then I went up to Lelah’s to practice; came home.  Mr Rogers stayed to supper and all night, went home next day on 28; had Music and some cards in the evening.

 

Tues. Feb. 12, 10 above Zero, Clear 

Ironed in morning; Mother went up to Aunt Olive’s; I went up to Lelah’s and stoped there in the afternoon; came home, had supper.  Bert and I went up town in the evening, went to Hoff, came home, went to bed.

 

Wednesday Feb. 13, 15 above, Cloudy 

Lelah came down and we practiced; then Lew Bowers came, after supper we poped corn and they came down and spent the evening; we played cards, had a very good time 

 

Thursday Feb. 14, 20 above Zero, Clear 

Went over to Mabel’s in the morning; in the afternoon I went up to Lelah’s to practice, then went over to Flora's, stayed until five; came down to the shop, came home with Bert, had supper, read a little and went to bed.

 

Fri. Feb. 15, 30 above, Clear 

Lelah came down in morning; after dinner I went over to the shop with Heber[?] and Aunt Mary, called on Mrs Palmer; later Lelah and I went up to school to practice; came home, had supper & went to the spelling bee; Heath spelled them down. Lee and I played.

 

Saturday Feb. 16, 30, Clear 

Cleaned the rooms and fixed my skirt in morning; took Mrs Palmer sleighrideing in the afternoon, and Mrs Critenden called.  Bert and I went up town after supper, came home, read some, and went to bed.

 

Sunday Feb.  17, 30, Clear 

Bert & George went over to the shop in morning, and Will came down, stayed two hours; went up to Flo’s in afternoon to see Marguerite baptized.  Came home, had supper, then Bert and I went up to hear Rev Fisher on Washington and Lincoln; came home with Lillie Nibbits.

 

Mon. Feb. 18, 25 above Zero, Cloudy 

Washed in the morning; had to go over to shop with Letter.  Bert[?] came down, stoped at Aunt Jens, got home at noon.  Mary Tuttle called in the afternoon; then I went over to Aunt Mary’s; found all gone; then went over to Lil Nibbits; came home about five, stayed at home all the eve; Kitchen called.

 

Tuesday Feb. 19, 22 above, Snowy 

Ironed and mended in morning; went up to Mary Tuttle’s in afternoon to committee meeting; came home, had supper, went up to Bess Walker’s and over to Mrs Palmer’s in the evening; came home about nine o’clock.

 

Wednesday Feb. 20, 20 above Zero, Clear 

Worked on my dress in morning; in the afternoon I went up to Flora's; came down, stoped at shop for Bert; came home, had supper, and went up to R.C. Ewing's Office to comm. Meeting; went home with Ella, then came home and went to bed.

 

Thurs. Feb. 21, 22 above Zero, Snowy 

Flo and Marguerite came down in morning and [illegible] went home about four o’clock.  Mrs Baldwin called in afternoon.  Bert and I went up town in evening, got my Cake Basket at D-, came home and worked on dress.

 

Friday Feb. 22, 25 above Zero, Clear 

Went up to Hall in forenoon; came home at noon; at two went back to Hall to decorate and fix table.  Came home to supper; after supper went up to the Reception; waited on table, afterward danced. 

 

Saturday Feb. 23, 18 above, Clear 

Had sick headache all the morning.  In afternoon Art and Bess came up; we all went over to the shop.  Bess and I came home.  I helped on supper, then went home right after supper.  Prof Davis called in aft. to get Lee & I both[?] to play next Wed eve.

 

Sun. Feb. 24, 30 above, Clear 

Did not get up until nine o clock; had breakfast, & read some, and drove to Madison in afternoon; got[?] a Marguerite and Vinca; got home about half past five, had supper, read some, took my bath, and went to bed 

 

Monday Feb. 25, 26 above Zero, Cloudy 

Washed in morning &[?] Mrs Palmer sent for her Urn; went over to Miss Swan's in the afternoon, and after supper I went up to see Lelah; found her sick; left there about half past eight; came down & stopped at shop for Bert; came home.

 

Tuesday Feb. 26, 25 above, Clear

Ironed in the morning, went up to Flo’s in the afternoon and called at Lelah’s; found her better; came home and had supper; did some mending, took a bath and went to bed.

 

Wed. Feb. 27, 30 above, Rainy 

Went to Cleveland on com; went out to see Mrs Morrow[?]; got me a new dress and Flo's Lamp Shade; in the evening Bert and I went to C. theatre, heard Shaft No 2; was fine; came home in a fearful rain storm. 

 

Thursday Feb. 28, 35, Cloudy & Clear 

Mr & Mrs Gregory came up in the morning and stayed all day; in afternoon Mrs G., Mother and I went over to the shop; they left here at four; in the eve I did some work and then went to bed. 

 

Friday, Mar. 1, 32 above, Rainy 

Made Flo's Lamp Shade in the forenoon, did the room work in the afternoon.  I went over to see Mabel, and in the evening George & Mabel came over and played cards.  Bert had a fearful toothache 

 

Sat. Mar. 2, 25 above Z, Clear 

Did the room work and fixed the plants in the morning, made a cake also; in the afternoon called at Aunt Jen's, Aunt Olive, Lelah's and Flo's.  Bert and I went up town in evening; came home about eight o’clock.

 

Sunday Mar. 3, 40 above Zero, Clear 

Bert went over to the shop in the morning; in the P.M. made Ambrosia; helped on supper; did up the work.  Bert and I went over to the shop; came home, took a bath and went to bed.

 

Monday Mar. 4, 25 above, Cloudy 

Washed in the morning and cleaned off the walk; in the afternoon I went over to see Mabel; came home and made a cake; finished it about seven o’clock; read some and went to bed early.

 

Tues. Mar. 5, 35 above Z, Snowy 

Ironed in the morning and did up the work in the af.  Mabel and I went over to the shop and Lee called; we called at Aunt Jens, came home, had supper, read some, and went to bed.

 

Wednesday Mar. 6, 38 above, Cloudy 

Washed the dishes in morning and hemed bed spread.  Bert came home early to dinner.  Lee came down in the afternoon, stayed until five, and I went up town with her; met Bess and came home; did not go out in the evening.

 

Thursday Mar. 7, 35 above Z, Cloudy 

Did some sewing in the A.M.; after dinner went up town, got some ticking, saw Dr., and came home; sewed all the afternoon; in the evening Bert and I went up to Flo’s with Lamp Shade; came down to shop, stayed until after eight, came home and went to bed.

 

Fri. Mar Mar. 8, 30 above Z, Cloudy 

Did some sewing in the morning; went down to see Mrs Bayless in the afternoon; after supper Bert went over to the shop and I went up town; stoped at Hoff. and Fords[?], got some pop Corn, came home.  Bert came down about nine and we went to bed.

 

Saturday Mar. 9, eve 30 above Z, Clear 

Straightened the front rooms in morning and riped [sic, i.e. ripped] my dress up in afternoon.  Mr Rogers was here to supper; after supper I poped corn.  Mr & Mrs Bayless and the children spent the eve. and we played cards; they went home at 11:45, then we went to bed.

 

Sunday Mar. 10, 35 above, Cloudy 

Took my bath in morning and Bert & Frank went over to the shop; read some in the afternoon, after supper Bert and I went over to the Office, did some writing; came home about nine o’clock, went to bed.

 

Mon. Mar. 11, 25 above Z, Cold 

Washed in the morning and did the room work.  Bert went to Cleveland on No. 27, and I went to Ashta on # 40; came back on #37; did the ironing in the evening, sat up until #2 came, waiting for Bert; went to bed but did not sleep much.

 

Tuesday Mar. 12, 38 above Z, Cloudy 

Made a cake in the morning and did some sewing; in the afternoon I went up to see Mrs Bassett; she was sick; went over to the shop and came home with Bert.  I went up town in the evening.  B. went to the shop; stoped at Aunt Jens; came home; went to bed.

 

Wednesday Mar. 13, 35 above, Rain 

Mabel and Anna Harrington were here in the morning, in the afternoon I took a nap and went over to the shop; came home with Bert; sent to C. by Mrs Bayless this noon[?].  B and I went up to Aunt Jens in the evening. 

 

Thurs. Mar. 14, 20 above Z, Cloudy 

Did some work in the morning; Mrs Bayless brought my Chiffon in the aft.  I went to Ashta on #40, back on #37.  Miss C. fixed my lavender Waist so I brought it home; we played cards at George’s in the evening; came home; went to bed.

 

Friday Mar. 15, 22 above Z, Cold, Snow 

Went up town in the morning; in the afternoon went up to Flo's; Marguerite had the Croup.  I stoped at Lelah's; came down to the shop for Bert; brother went to lodge in the evening; Bert and I poped corn and read; went to bed at ten. 

 

Saturday Mar. 16, 30 above, Cloudy

Aunt Elsie came down in the morning; Aunt Jen came down after dinner; they stayed all day; had a good visit; in the evening Bert & I went up town and came home; went over to G and sugared off & played cards; Uncle Ben was there; came home about ten.

 

­Sun. Mar. 17, 38 above Z, Clear 

Bert went over to the Office in the morning; Mr Foley left on #28 for Buffalo; took a bath in the afternoon; poped corn in the evening & Ben & Geo came over; read some and went to bed.

 

Monday Mar. 18, 35 above, Clear 

Washed in the morning; in the afternoon I went to Dr Kelley's and Bert had one tooth filled.  Lee, Vinca, Henry[?] and Jill were here while I was away; I went to see Dr B in the evening, then came home. 

 

Tuesday Mar. 19, 35 above Z, Clear 

Made a cake in the morning; did up the room work; after dinner I changed my dress, went to see the Dr and also went up to Lelah's; she came down town with me.  I came home to supper; Mother went up to Flora's and called at Lee's; in the evening I did some sewing then went to bed. 

 

Wed. Mar. 20, 25 above, Cloudy

Finished pillow cases in morning & Mother went up town.  Lelah came down in the afternoon.  I went up town with her, went to shop & came home with Bert; in the evening Lee & I played at the Coles Concert Qui Vive; had a very good time. 

 

Thursday Mar. 21, 38 above Zero. Clear

Did up the work in the morning; after dinner I went up to Flo's, and Lelah and I went out calling; called at Walding's, Mildred Dunning, Mrs Reid, Mrs Benedict, and at Kate's.  Bert and I went up town in the evening, came home & went to bed.

 

Friday Mar. 22, 35 above Zero, Clear 

Did nothing in the morning, and if[?] the afternoon, I went up to Flo's with the Doslies [possibly doilies].  Emma called while I was there; stayed until after five, came down to the shop and stoped for Bert; we went over to the Shop in in [sic] the evening; stayed until nine o’clock. 

 

Sat. Mar. 23, 35 above Zero, Warm, Clear 

I did the room work in the morning; in the afternoon I took a nap and went to the [illegible] fire and over to Mabel's in the afternoon; in the evening Bert and I went up town and to the Dr's Office; came home, went to bed about nine o’clock. 

 

Sunday Mar. 24, 40 above Zero, Warm, Clear 

Did not get up until late; helped get the dinner; did up the work after dinner; took a bath in the afternoon.  Uncle Harry & Emma were here to Lunch.  I did up the work, then Bert and I took a walk after Lunch, played some, then went to bed.

 

Monday Mar. 25, 35 above Zero, Clear 

Washed in the morning, did the room work, went to Ashtabula on the noon train with Mother; went Miss Conklin's, got my dress, then went down to Gregory's; we came home on #37; had supper.  I mended Bert's Overcoat, then went to bed, very tired. 

 

Tues. Mar. 26, 25 Above Z, Cloudy, Cold 

Ironed in the morning and did the room work, then after dinner I cleaned my room.  Flo came down with my doylies.  I went up to Aunt Jen's, then over to the shop.  Bert and I went over to #37.  Emma Crosby came up to see Mr [or Mrs] Knowles, then we went to Bates; Minnie [illegible], Lelah & Hoffmans were there.

 

Wednesday Mar. 27, 30 above Zero. Clear 

Bert went to Cleveland on the com.  I went up town in the morning, and after dinner I went over to Mabel's, and from there to the fire [illegible] by tool shop; called at Massinghams; came home, made a cake for supper, went to com. to meet Bert; we came home & had supper; he brought me the tumblers[?]. 

 

Thursday Mar. 28, 28 above Zero, Cloudy

I did some sweeping in the morning.  Aunt Olive and Fan came down and spent the day; had a good visit.  I also finished the butterfly doilie; in the evening we all went up to Uncle Harry's and spent the evening; had a good time, came home about half past two [or ten], went to bed.

 

Fri. Mar. 29, 30 above, Clear 

I swepted the Hall and Parlor in morning.  Bert taped [sic, i.e. tapped] the trees at noon; about half past B came home and we went for a ride; in the eve Bert went to Director's meeting at Heter's, and Belle Kinney and Mrs Beider came down and stayed until nine o’clock.

 

Saturday Mar. 30, 25 above, Cloudy  

Cleaned the siting room in the morning; went up town and over to shop in the afternoon; found Rogers there.  Bert came home about five; we all went to hear the Lotus Glee Club in evening; it was very fine. 

 

Sunday Mar. 31, 26 above Zero. Cloudy

Did not get up until late; did up the dinner work, then Bert & I went for a ride; had supper, then we went over to the Office and did some on the books; came home about nine o’clock and went to bed. 

 

Mon. April 1, 20 above Zero, rainy 

Washed in the morning; made tuti fruiti and sandwiches for evening, and had Mr & Mrs Bayless and George & Mabel for Cards, it being Bert's birthday; they stayed until twelve o’clock; had a very good time 

 

Tuesday April 2, 30 above Zero, Clear 

Rec'd letter from Lena in the morning; straightened the rooms in morning; after, Garry Swan came over and stayed 2 hours.  I got ready.  Bert and I went to Ashta on com, to Minstrels, they were very fair; met John Dow at Gregory’s. 

 

Wednesday April 3, 32 above, Clear 

Went to Cleveland on com with Lena; I was dead with headache; got my hat fixed; Lena got her wedding clothes and ring.  I got Bert a watch chain; we went to Kermard for dinner, saw Mary Webb, came home on com; Dow got on at Perry.  Bert met us at the train.  Aunt Elsie came down in the morning. 

 

Thurs. April 4, 35 above Z, Clear 

Mother and I went up to bid Aunt Elsie good bye in the morning; Carrie Crosby was there; in the afternoon I took a short ride; went over to see Flo; she just got back from Cleveland; came home & went up town; met Bert, saw Lee, came home, had supper, went to bed early.

 

Friday April 5, 38 above Z, Clear 

I did a little work in the morning; after dinner Bert & I drove up to stores & Harrison got some fruit trees; came home, set some of them out, went to bed early, just got to sleep as fire alarm sounded; we got up and went; Mother was at Lodge.

 

Saturday April 6, 40 above, Clear 

Set out fruit trees in the morning; after dinner Carrie Crosby called.  I went over to shop and called at Nan's, Lee's, and Flora's a few minutes; came down home; Bert and I went to Ex [probably Express] Office; got my Hat and Mirror for Lena; went to bed early.

 

Sun. April 7, 36 above, Rainy 

Got up early in morning, took Bath, washed my hair; helped on the dinner; after dinner Art, Bess, Lena and John Dow drove up and spent the afternoon; in the evening Bert and I took a walk, came home & went to bed.  Mr Elligat died this A.M. 

 

Monday April 8, 30 above, Rainy 

Washed and went to Dr Kelley's in the morning, had 2 teeth filled, pulled; stayed at home all the afternoon, done up; in the evening I went to shop with Bert; got Mother's dress and my waist at Conklins; came home about nine o’clock. 

 

Tuesday April 9, 35 above, Rainy 

Did the room work in the A.M.; got ready; went to Ashta.  Lena & John Dow was married at 4.   We came as far as Geneva on 37 with them; in the evening Bert & I went up to Lelah's; we had some practicing to do; came home about nine o’clock.

[Lena D. Gregory, Bert’s sister, and John J. Dow are the newly-weds.]

 

Wed. April 10, 30 above, Clear

I cleaned the dining room in the morning, as Flo and Marguerite came down about eleven and stayed all day; had such a good visit; Baby was so good; in evening Bert and I went to junior social; Lee & I played; had a very good time.

 

Thursday April 11, 38 above, Clear

I drove up to Nickel Plate with Bert in the morning; came home about two[?] in the afternoon.  Bert & I worked in the yard, cleaned up by the fence, reset Roses and other flowers; went up town after supper, came home and went to bed; rec’d letter & $5 from Hattie Higley.

 

Friday April 12, 35 above, Rainy

I raked the yard all the morning; at noon Bert & I put in Radishes, Lettuce & Onions.  I did the room work, then took a nap; changed my dress, stayed at home all the afternoon and evening.  Mother went up town; we went to bed early. 

 

Sat. April 13, 35 above, Clear

Worked in the yard most all day; went over to Mabel's a few minutes in the afternoon.  Miss Smith, Nan[?] Castle[?] & Miss Mills called in the evening, and later we went over to George's to play cards; stayed until eleven, came home and went to bed.

 

Sunday April 14, 30 above, Cloudy 

Did nothing in the morning; in the afternoon Bert & I took a short ride; came home, had lunch, then went over to the Office.  Mr Foley came down; we came home about half past eight and went to bed.

 

Monday April 15, 28 above, Cold, Cloudy 

Washed in the morning, sent for some Roses & had the bed made; was over to Mabel’s in the afternoon; in the evening Mrs Bassett came down and stayed until nine o’clock, then we went to bed. 

 

Tues. April 16, 30 above, Cloudy, Cold 

I ironed in the morning.  Mother went up town.  I did the room work; after dinner changed my dress.  Kate & Fannie called.  Blanche's father & mother came on com.  Bert & I went up town in the evening, came home, poped corn, read some, then went to bed.

 

Wednesday April 17, 35 above, Clear

Took a ride in the morning and took Mother up to Aunt Olive’s.  I went up after dinner, spent the afternoon, called on Flo; got home quarter of six, got supper for Bert, after supper went to shop, drove around town, home.

 

Thursday April 18, 38 above, Warm, Clear 

Went to Youngstown with Bert.  Was gone all day.  Went through Y. Carriage Works; we got home about seven o’clock, had supper and went to bed early, very tired.

 

Fri. April 19, 38 above, Clear

I was out of doors all the morn; in the afternoon took a drive.  Mother & I went up to the Cemetary on the Ridge, got some Roses, saw Geo West; after wards Mother & I went up town, got Mabel a dress.  Mother went to Lodge.  Bert & I went over to Shop, stay until nine.

 

Saturday April 20, 40 above, Clear

I worked out of doors in the morning; after dinner I went to Bank, renewed note of 2500, 6%.  Lee called later in the day.  Bert planted part of potatoes; went up town in the evening; came home & Mr Alderman called.  B. & Mr A went over to Foley's a few minutes.  I went to bed.

 

Sunday April 21, 42 above, Clear

Bert went over to Shop in morning; we had dinner then took our bath; we had Lunch and went over to the Office in the evening; got home at half past nine & went to bed; rained very hard in the night.

 

Mon. April 22, 40 above, Clear

Washed in the morning and did the room work; went over to Mabel’s in the afternoon, and George and Mabel came over in the evening, and we played Cards; they went home about ten and we went to bed.

 

Tuesday April 23, 36 above, Clear

Ironed some in morning; took Bert up to Nickel Plate; went over to Mabel’s and helped her in her flower garden; came home, had supper, then Bert and I went over to the Cemetary and raked off the Lot; came home and Ironed some.

 

Wednesday April 24, 40 above, Clear 

Finished the ironing in the morning; in the afternoon went over to Mabel’s.  Mrs Bancroft of Cleveland called; we set out our Rose bed north of the house in the evening; went to bed early.

 

Thurs. April 25, 35 above, Clear

Was over to Mabel’s sewing most all day.  Mrs Ensign and Lee called.  George had a talk with Aunt Jen; in the evening Bert and I went over to the shop.  Mrs Bassett and E[illegible] came down while we were there; came home at half past nine.

 

Friday April 26, 32 above, Cold, Cloudy 

Was over to Mabel’s sewing all the forenoon; in the afternoon took a nap; was over to Mabel’s a little while after supper.  Bert and I went up town and came home, poped corn, and played cards all the evening; went to bed about half past ten.

 

Saturday April 27, 35 above, Clear 

Did some sewing and went up town; was at Mabel’s working in the afternoon; in the evening we went over to George's and played Cards; did not get home until Late; went to bed very tired.

 

Sun. April 28, 38 above, Clear 

Did the room work and took a bath in the morning; after dinner Mabel, George, Bert & I went to the woods; when we got home, we drove to the Lake; it was so cold came home early; in the evening we went to the Office; got home at half past nine.

 

Monday April 29, 40 above, Warm, Clear

Washed in morning and did the room work; the rest of the [a word is omitted here] I worked on my shirt waists; in the evening Bert and I went up Town, came home and read some, went to bed early.

 

Tuesday April 30, 45 above, Clear

Ironed in the morning and went over to Mabel’s, also to shop with Mrs Bassett.  After dinner B & I went to Ashtabula to hear Lowning[?] in evening; drove back after the show, got home at twelve.

 

Wed. May 1, 40 above, Clear

Did some sewing in the morning; went up to the church and waited on the table; came home at two; sewed until supper; after supper Bert & I went over to the shop, came home at nine and went to bed. 

 

Thursday May 2, 38 above, Clear

Sewed all day; over to Mabel’s; finished two shirt Waists.  Mrs Bayless came over and stayed until nine o’clock.  Bert and I took a little walk and went to bed.

 

Friday May 3, 45 above, Clear 

Sewed all the morning; in the afternoon took a bath and Mabel and I called on May Burke; came home, got ready.  Bert & I went to Ashta on com with Bela and wife to the May party; had a very nice time; came home on the early train. 

 

Sat. May 4, 45 above, Clear 

My Roses came in the morning. Henry & Flo drove in in the morning; took a nap after dinner, then[?] finished Mabel’s waist; after supper we set out the Roses; drove[?] on to the cemetary and took Cad some carnations; came home & went up town; got to bed at nine o’clock.

 

Sunday May 5, 70 above, Warm, Clear 

Got up Late, took a bath, and a nap in the afternoon.  Bert & I went over to the Office in the eve; came home after nine and went to bed.

 

Monday May 6, 80 above, Clear 

Washed in the morning and went over to the Office in the afternoon.  Bert came home with me.  I ironed in the evening; went to bed early, very tired.

 

Tues. May 7, 80 above, Clear

Sweped the rooms in the forenoon; in the afternoon Bert and I went over to the Cemetary and mowed the lot; came home and worked in the garden, read in the evening and went to bed early.

 

Wednesday May 8, 75, Clear

Mrs Gregory and Mrs Richardson came up in the morning and stayed all day.  Winnie[?] Cowles called in the afternoon.  Lee came down in the eve with new duet.  Bert and I went over to shop when she went home; we got back at nine.

 

Thursday May 9, 80 above, Clear

Did some work in the morning and in the afternoon I was with Miss Swan.  Bert went to Ashtabula, came home on Nickel.  Mrs Reid called in afternoon; we stayed at home all the eve, went to bed early.

 

Fri. May 10, 82 above, Clear

Jen Dennison called in the morning.  Mother went up to Flo's in the afternoon.  I went over to Mabel’s and sewed; after supper Bert and I went to the Lake and got some pond Lily roots; got home at dark; went over to Mabel's a few minutes, then went to bed.

 

Saturday May 11, 80, Clear

Flo got here at noon with baby; we had dinner then visited with her; it rained all the afternoon.  Bert took Flo home and we went to Cleveland on excursion train; heard Trilby; got me some shoes and sailor hat; we got home at two [possibly ten], very tired.

 

Sunday May 12, [illegible]above, Cold & Cloudy

Did not get up until noon, read some in the afternoon and Heter came over for a while; after supper Bert and I went over to the Office and staid until after nine; came home and went to bed.  Heavy frost in the night.

 

Mon. May 13, 40 above, Cloudy

Washed in the morning; in the afternoon I went up to Lelah’s; stoped at Aunt Olive’s; got home about half past five.  George, Mabel and us played cards in the evening; got to bed at ten.

 

Tuesday May 14, 40 above, cold, rainy

Ironed most all day; took a nap toward night; had supper then Lelah came down; we practiced until half past eight, then I went as far as the shop with her and came home with Bert and went to bed.

 

Wednesday May 15, 60 above, Cool, Clear

Lelah came down In the morning and we practiced; after dinner we called on Mrs Foley arid Lil Nibbetts; then Lee and I went up to the Church to practice; came home; got ready for Viola's Concert.  Lee & I played our piece; did not take very well. I got home late feeling very tired.

 

Thurs. May 16, 70 above, Clear

I went over to see Mrs D. P. Wright in the morning; got home and Aunt Olive and Fannie were here; they stayed until four, and Kate came down in the afternoon with baby; in the evening Bert and I drove to Lee's; got tomato, Strawberry plants & Clamatis [sic, i.e. clematis]; got home at dark, went to bed early.

 

Friday May 17, 65 above, Clear

Cleaned my silver and dishes in the morning; right after dinner I drove to woods and after Mrs Wright, we got the things at the Hall; came home, had Supper, got ready and went up to Hall and waited on table; had Ashta people at our table; got home at one, very tired.

 

Saturday May 18, 70 above, Clear

Cleaned up my dishes in the morning.  Aunt Jen spent the afternoon with us; had such a good visit; after supper Bert took me up to Flo's to return Lamp Shade; then we went over to the Cemetary, mowed the Lawn, got home about eight, and went to bed early.

 

Sun. May 19, 60 above, Cool, Clear

Did not get up until late.  Bert went over to the Shop in the morn; we read some in the afternoon; after Lunch we went over to George's and then took a walk; got to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Monday May 20, 50 above, [illegible] Cold, Cloudy

Washed in the morning and ironed in the afternoon; did not get through until night; changed my dress and cleaned up before supper; read some after supper; went to bed early, very tired.

 

Tuesday May 21, 65 above, Clear

Cleaned the blue room in the morning and the south room and bath room in the afternoon.  Mother and Aunt Jen drove up to the old cemetary and to Liddie's.  Bert plastered his pond in the eve; we read the evening paper and went to bed.

 

Wed. May 22, 70 above, Clear

Washed the bedding in the morning and ironed in the afternoon. Winnie [or Minnie] Turner called in the afternoon; after supper Bert and I took a drive; got home about dark; read some and went to bed. Dead tired.

 

Thursday May 23, 70 above, Clear

I did up the work in the morning; after dinner I went up to Aunt Jens a minute.  Aunt Jen and Mother went calling.  Mrs Bayless called in the afternoon.  In the eve Bert and I took a drive, went to bed early.

 

Friday May 24, 75 above, Warm

Had the sick headache all the morning; felt better in the afternoon & went down to Mrs Bayless, stayed until five o’clock; after supper Bert and I set out some plants, and Bela & Wife came down; did not go until nearly ten o’clock.

 

Sat. May 25, 80, Clear

Did a little work in the morning and went over to shop with Bert and drove a little in the evening; we went to Pawnee Bill’s show - it was fair; did not get home until eleven o’clock and did not get to sleep until late.

 

Sunday May 26, 75 above, Rainy

Got up late; did the room work; had dinner; then went to the Lake; it rained very hard; we got some ice; got home about five; Mrs Freeman came down; we had supper, poped corn; wrote to Mrs Morrow; went to bed.

 

Monday May 27, 60, Rainy

Mrs Sawyer & May Burke were here most all the morning, and in the afternoon I cleaned my bedroom; got through about half past five; we went to bed very early, tired.

 

Tues. May 28, 80 above, frost[? not very probable that there would have been frost], clear

I washed in the morning, did the room work, and ironed in the afternoon; after supper Mother went up to Flo's and Aunt Olive’s.  Bert and I went up to Lee’s to get some flowers; got home, found Jane Sweet[?] here.

 

Wednesday May 29, 90 above, Clear

Finished the ironing in the morning and changed my dress; after dinner I went up to Flo's and Lee's, saw Aunt Mary; in the eve Bert & I went up town and I stoped at Aunt Jen's.  B. came home, set out tomatoes & cauliflower.

 

Thursday May 30, 80 above, Clear

Went up town, then over to cemetery; after dinner went to Ball Game.  Shields got a broken nose.  23[?] to 7, Geneva's; after game we drove over to the Cemetary; in the evening we stayed at home, went to bed early.

 

Fri. May 31, 100, Clear

Mrs Freeman came in the morning; we cleaned the front room and Mother's room; after supper I worked in garden.  Bert set out the pond lilies, and later we went over to shop; did not get home until eleven o’clock, very tired.

 

Saturday, June 1, 96 above Clear

We cleaned the halls and the parlor.  Bert went to C [Cleveland] on #27; brought me a rubber plant; we worked in garden until dark, then went over to the office; got home about ten and went to bed.

 

Sunday June 2, 100, Clear

Got up at eight, had breakfast, did the room work, helped get dinner, did up the work, took a bath, then froze cream, had supper; then we sprinkled the garden, took a little walk, had some cream and went to bed.

 

Mon. June 3, 95, Clear

Got up at four, did the washing, got it out at quarter after seven; did the room work; changed my dress and went up to Lelah's in the afternoon; went over to the Office in the evening; got home about ten, went to bed, very tired. 

 

Tuesday June 4, 90 above, Clear

Ironed until two o’clock, then changed my dress; after supper Archie came here and we all went up to Lelah’s. Forde[?] came down for Bert to join the Mason's; he did not go; we did not get home until half past nine.

 

Wednesday June 5, 75, Rainy

Cleaned the bedroom down stairs in morning.  Lee came down in the afternoon; after supper Bert and I drove to the Lake; got home at eight, dressed and went to junior entertainment; did not stay long; came home and went to bed.

 

Thurs. June 6, 65, Clear, Cold

Lelah came down in the morning; after dinner I went up to Flo's; came back to Lee; we went to school to practice with the class.  I got home at four, then went over to shop for Bert; came home, had supper, got ready, went to commencement.  Lee & I played; it went off all right.

 

Friday June 7, 70 above, Clear

Mrs Freeman and I cleaned the sitting room, F.'s bedroom, & wash room; worked very hard all day; in the evening Bert and I went over to the Office and stayed until ten o’clock; came home and went to bed.

[F is Frank Munger, Jennie’s older brother, who even in 1910 who living with Bert and Jennie.]

 

Saturday June 8, 75, Clear

Mrs Freeman came and we finished the cleaning.  Bert came home and we drove to the Lake; got some ice, got home about eight and went up town; came home and went to bed very tired.

 

Sun. June 9, 80, Clear

Got up about eight, made ice in the morning; took a bath after I got the dinner work done, dressed, had Lunch, then Bert and I drove to Unionville to see Bela & wife; got home just dark, went to bed early.

 

Monday June 10, 90, Clear

Washed in the morning; went to Cleveland on noon train; got a palm and jar; called on Mrs Morrow[?] & Flo[?]; had supper with Mr Foley, then went out to call on Chas Burnham & wife; came home on No 2, very tired.

 

Tuesday June 11, 85, Clear

Got up late, ironed some but did not feel able to do much.  Mother and I called on Mrs Foley in the afternoon; went up town in the evening. 

 

Wed. June 12, 80 above, Clear

Sewed some in the morning; in the afternoon Bert and I drove to Ashtabula; stayed until after supper; got home between eight and nine; was tired, went right to bed.

 

Thursday June 13, 80 above, Clear

Mother went up to Aunt Olive’s in the morning.  I went up after dinner, stayed to supper.  Blanche came here; got home at six; found Bert home sick; after supper I went for the Dr; did not get to bed until eleven o’clock.

 

Friday June 14, 82 above, Clear

Bert was abed all day.  Dr came in the morning.  I stayed with Bert all day; made two pillows.  Helen[?] and Mrs [or Mr.] Foley came over in the evening.  I did not get to bed until late, was very tired.

 

Sat. June 15, 85, Clear

Dr came at half past six.  Bert felt some better.  I made three pillows in[?] the day; went up town in the afternoon.  Mr Burke and wife called in the evening to see Bert; got to bed at ten.

 

Sunday June 16, 80 above, Clear

Got up at eight.  Bert did not feel well all day.  I took a bath, made ice in the afternoon, took some over to Mr Foley’s in the eve; came home and went to bed early, very tired.  Mr Foley was here in the morning.

 

Monday June 17, 90 above, Clear

Got up at four; got the washing done at half past six got ready and went over to the shop with Bert; was there all day; made up pay roll; did some sewing in the evening; went to bed early.

 

Tues. June 18, 90 above, Clear

Got up at half past six; had breakfast; went over to shop with Bert; stayed all the morning; sewed all the afternoon; after supper Bert and I went up town.  Lee went with us; had soda at H-; did some tradeing; came home; went to bed.

 

Wednesday June 19, 90, Clear

Was over to the shop all the afternoon, helping Bert; did some sewing in the morning; in the evening we went up town; got home, went to bed about ten o’clock, dead tired.

 

Thursday June 20, 85, rainy

Did some work early.  Bert came home at ten, wanted me to go to Cleveland; we went on noon train.  I went out to Mrs Morrow[?]; stayed until five; Bert came after me; got back to the Hotel at six; had supper; read some; left on City of Cleveland at half past ten for Detroit; the Lake a little rough.

 

Fri. June 21, 85, Clear

got in Detroit at half past six; a woman fell overboard.  Bert went to see [illegible].  I did a little tradeing; went over to Windsor for supper; after supper went to Bell Isle; had a pleasant trip; got back to Hotel; wrote to Lena[?] & Aunt; left D- [Detroit] at half past eleven for home; the Lake lovely.

 

Saturday June 22, 90, Clear

Got in Cleveland at seven in the morning; went to F.C. for breakfast; came home on #28.  Jay Morgan came in the afternoon.  I took a nap; had supper; went up town; did the marketing; took a bath; then went to bed.

 

Sunday June 23, 85, Clear

Did the work in the morning; went to the Lake right after dinner; came home; froze fruit; dressed; had Lunch; after Lunch Bela & Wife came and spent the evening; they did not go until ten.

 

Mon. June 24, 80, rainy

Washed in the morning; after dinner Bert and I drove to the Lake, and after we got back I ironed some; had supper; went up town; came home; found Geo & Mabel here; we went to bed after they left.

 

Tuesday June 25, 90, Clear

Finished the ironing in the morning; changed my dress after dinner.  Mrs Foley called and Aunt Mary came and stayed to tea.  Bert took her home, then we got ready & drove to Unionville; got home half past eleven.

 

Wednesday June 26, 85, rainy

Washed buggy in morning, then took Aunt Mary to Depot.  Bert went to Cleveland on #27; got home on com; heavy storm in the afternoon; Hoppers boat was wrecked; we went to bed very tired.

 

Thurs. June 27, 85, Clear

Did some sewing in the morning; afterward went to the shop, stayed until noon; after dinner Mother, Bert and I went to the Lake.  Bela & wife came down; we did not get home until six; had supper & went to the shop; got home at ten & went to bed.

 

Friday June 28, 85, Clear

Washed and did part of the ironing in the morning and went over to the shop after dinner; got home at six; after supper Bert and I drove for a team for the [illegible]; got home at dusk; went up town and came home & went to bed.

 

Saturday June 29, 75, Clear

Set out flowers in the morning; packed furs, hung curtains in the afternoon. I got ready for the Lake.  Flo & baby came down a few minutes; we started for the Lake at five. Marjorie & I cleaned until bed time; we went to bed at ten, very tired.

 

Sun. June 30, 70, rainy

We straightened boarding hall some, changed our dresses, and read some; did not do so much in the afternoon.  Mr Foley & crowd came to the Lake for a little picnic; it rained when they went home.

 

Monday, July 1, 75, cloudy

We straightened the boarding hall and the cottage; in the afternoon Marjorie & I took a nap.  Eunice [or Emma] Gould & Fred Castle came down to Grove; we read in the evening & went to bed early.

 

Tuesday July 2, 85, Clear

Bee & Bert went up town.  M and I cleaned the back cottage in the morning; in the afternoon we were on the beach wadeing until four; dressed and got the dinner; after dinner we all went fishing; came back & poped corn; went to bed at eleven.

 

Wed. July 3, 80, Clear

Bela & wife went home in the morning.  Bert & I went [illegible], got some berries at Grovers.  I picked them over and went over to the shop in the afternoon; after supper Mr and Mrs Foley, Bert and I worked on decorating wagen; all came up with Mike[?] [illegible].

 

Thursday July 4, 85, Clear

We went up town; decorated W-Wagen in the early morning & went up town to see the parade; got home at eleven, had dinner.  [illegible initial] & brother[?] called; we went to the Lake at four; had a quiet evening; went to bed at ten.

 

Friday July 5, 75, Clear

Bert went up town in the morning, we did some work, read some, had a good quiet day.  Bert got back early; we went fishing; had supper & went to bed early, dead tired.

 

Sat. July 6, 85, Clear

The boys went fishing, & Mrs Warner & Earl[?] came down for the afternoon; it was very pleasant; we read some in the evening & went to bed early, very tired.  Miss Calkins & Dunbar called.

 

Sunday July 7, 95, Clear

Got up early, got the work done.  Mr & Mrs Martin & children came down & spent the day.  They did not go home until after supper; we went in bathing, dressed, and read some; went to bed early.

 

Monday July 8, 80, Clear

Bert went up town early, then Bela & M [probably Marjorie] & Myself went fishing.  Bela went up town, got caught in a heavy rain; got back at one for Lunch.  Bert came down early; had a very heavy storm here in the evening, grew very cold.

 

Tues. July 9, 70, Cloudy

I went up home early, sick, had the Dr; in the afternoon felt some better; came to the Lake after supper; got here at dark; went to bed very early, feeling very miserable.

 

Wednesday July 10, 75, Clear

Bert & Bela were up town all day.  Marjorie and I were alone all day; the boys got back at six; had dinner; went fishing; got back at nine; went to bed, very tired.

 

Thursday July 11, 80, Clear

Went up home in the AM.  Mother & I went up town, came home, had dinner.  I went over to Office for the afternoon; went up town; saw B & M.; went to the house; started for Lake at six; it was very pleasant at Lake; we went to bed early.

 

Fri. July 12, 90, Clear

Bert & Bela went up town early in the morning.  Marjorie & I were alone all day.  I took a bath in the afternoon, made Ice, had supper, got ready, went to Point to Dance.  Harry Crandell & G. Harrington called after dance; got to bed at One.

 

Saturday July 13, 80, Clear

Bert went up town at seven.  Mr Rote was here all day.  Marjorie & I took a drive in the afternoon, saw Mrs Barstow.  Bela went up town; he & Bert got home at five; we had supper, walk down the road, came back, & went to bed about half past eight.  Trunkey’s Barn Burned.

 

Sunday July 14, 80, Clear

Got up at eight, the Boys took a row on the Lake.  I did up the wash.  Bela went home; got back at one; had dinner, the boy's went in bathing.  Dr Biggs, Speagen, Lewis, & Budlow were down in the morning.  Strauss & others from A. [most probably Ashtabula] were down in the afternoon; we had Lunch, cleaned up things and came home; got here at dark; went to bed early.

 

Mon. July 15, 75, Rainy

Did a little sewing in the AM.  Bert went to C.[Cleveland] on #27.  I wrote to Miss Bassett in the afternoon.  I went to town to meet Bert, saw Miss Calkins; we came home, had supper, then went over to the shop; got home at half past nine; very tired; went to bed.

 

Tuesday July 16, 90, Clear

Washed & did part of the ironing in the morning; in the afternoon I was at the shop; we had supper at six.  Mother, Bert & I drove to the Lake, got back at half past nine & went to bed with headache.

 

Wednesday July 17, 95, Clear

I sweped the Bed Rooms & Down stairs in the morning & fixed Bert's coat; went over to shop after dinner; Sarah Lewis called.  I came home & made salad, went to Com to meet Florence Morrow; we came right to the Lake after supper, talked and went to bed at half past ten.

 

Thurs. July 18, 90, Clear

Henry & Flo called and Mr Ketson[?] also called; the Bartholomew girls came down to get a cottage; we talked & visited in the afternoon; got dinner; then rowed to the Point; got home at nine; talked & visited.

 

Friday July 19, 85, Clear

Worked all day; took a little nap and bath in the afternoon; got ready for Red Brook; got as far as Phillips; the buggy broke; we had to come back & went to the Point; got home about half past eleven & went to bed.  Capt Garry was here.

 

Saturday July 20, 95, Clear

Florence & we went up town; went over to the Shop and over town.  I hitched up and took Florence for a drive; we got back to the Lake for Supper; after supper we sang and raised the roof; got to bed about eleven o’clock.

 

Sun. July 21, 90, Clear

Got up Late; had breakfast at ten; did up the work and got dinner; dressed; George Gaskell called; we read some, had Lunch.  Bela, Marjorie & Florence took a ride, and Frank Martin & Elinor Cloud[?] & Miss Drysdale called; then we went to bed.

 

Monday July 22, 90, Clear

Us girls were all alone all day; we read some, took a walk, had Lunch, dressed, and took a nap.  Bert got home at six, Bela at seven; we got in to a potato patch, built a fire on beach, roasted them; got to bed about half past ten.

 

Tuesday July 23, 92, Clear

F, .B. & I started for Ashtabula at ten; had Dinner at Gregory’s, then Art, Flor, Bert, and I went to the races, from there to Harbor and down to Red Brook for supper; left there at half past six; got to Grove at eight; we all went down to beach and sat by fire; got to bed about eleven o’clock.

 

Wed. July 24, 85, Clear

We packed up.  Spence brought Florence’s trunk up and Frank came for us; we got here at noon, cleaned up, then we went up town and over to the shop; came home, got supper, went up town, came home and went to bed.

 

Thursday July 25, 85, Clear

Got up about half past six, had breakfast, did up the work, and went up town; after dinner we read some & went up to Mean’s; came home, began supper, and Henry [sentence not completed]

 

Friday July 26, 90, Clear

Got up early & went to Ashtabula; from there we went to Jefferson to see Judge Sherman; saw Doc at train; got back at A. at five & drove home; had supper, and went up town; got home about seven; talked some, took a bath and got to bed at eleven o’clock.

 

Sat. July 27, 75, Rainy

Florence and I went to Cleveland on #27.  Bert came up on #37; we had dinner at Mrs Morrows[?]; visited until ten o’clock; then we went to the wharf.  Florence, Bert and I went to Detroit on the Boat; the Lake was very rough.

 

Sunday July 28, 90, Clear

Got into Detroit at five; went to St. Clair Hotel; took a nap; then had breakfast, took a street car ride and went over to Belle Isle.  I was to[o] sick to go out in the evening.  Flor. & Bert went to dinner, then we went to the boat for home.  I went right to bed.

 

Monday July 29, 85, Clear

Got in to Cleveland at six; we went to Forest[?] City for breakfast, then I went over to Ball's, got me a corset, & Florence went to the Depot with me; we got home at half past ten, had dinner, took a nap, went up town & over to shop; got home after #37; had supper; Lizzie & Bess[?] called; we went to bed at nine.

 

Tues. July 30, 75, cloudy, cool

Henry came down in the morning.  Judge Sherman & Laughlin came just before dinner; after dinner I went up to [illegible]; he came down; Sherman & Laughlin left about four; then Garry came but did not stay.  Mrs G. & B[illegible] came up & spent the afternoon; left at five; Means called in eve.  Will wanted deeds; we went to bed early.

 

Wednesday July 31, 75, cloudy

Bert & I drove to Ashta to sign petition; got home at half past twelve; in the afternoon Mother went up to Aunt Jen’s.  I went up to Miss Curtis to get my paints; talked with Henry on street; came back; stoped for Mother; had supper.  Bert & I went up town, came back, went to bed at quarter of eight.

 

Thursday, Aug. 1, 78, Clear

I made jelly in the morning, dressed, and took noon train for Ashta.; saw Miss Smith & Mrs G; came home on #37.  Ella & Mary Ewing came home; after supper went to Flos a minute and invited to Lou’s for the eve., but found no one at home; came home at 9 and went to bed.

 

Fri. Aug. 2, 75, Clear

Went over to shop in the morning and again after dinner; made up pay roll; went from shop to Flo's; found no one; called at Lelah's; came home; got ready for making jelly; had supper & went up town; got home early & went to bed.

 

Saturday Aug. 3, 80, rainy

Got up early, cleaned poarch, after breakfast made jelly, changed my dress.  Mr Mason[?] called; after dinner I drove after Miss Smith; she came & gave me a Lesson; went up town in the eve; called at Aunt Jen's; got home at half past 8 & went to bed.

 

Sunday Aug. 4, 80, Clear

Got up at eight; did the room work.  Bert & I went to the Lake; got home at one, had dinne;, after dinner, fired China & took a bath; after Lunch changed my dress & took a walk with Bert; got home at nine & went to bed.

 

Mon. Aug. 5, 90, rain

Got up at half past four & did the washing; got ready & went to Ashtabula; took a Lesson; got home on #37; had supper, then Bert & I went up town; stoped at Aunt Jen's; got home at nine o’clock & went to bed, very tired.

 

Tuesday Aug. 6, 85, Rain

I fired china in the morning and went to Ashtabula on noon train; painted all the afternoon; went to Depot with Mrs Wagstaff; came home on #37; after supper Bert and I went to the shop; got home at nine and went to bed, very tired.

 

Wednesday Aug. 7, 80, Clear

Got up quite early, did the room work, got ready, had Lunch.  Bert & I went to Cleveland; got some China, got home on com.; had supper, dressed, and went to hear Dr Vincent Lecture; stayed a few minutes to the Reception; came home & went to bed at ten o’clock.

 

Thurs. Aug. 8, 80, Cleared[?]

Got ready and went to Ashta on #28; got there about half past eleven; had dinner, then went out and took a painting lesson; came home on #37; had supper; went up town; came home early; went to bed.

 

Friday Aug. 9, 95, Clear

Fixed China in morning and got ready; went to Ashta with B. on noon train; painted all the afternoon; had supper; went over town, and down to Harbor; saw W. B. Phillips; got home about half past nine and went to bed at ten, very tired.

 

Saturday Aug. 10, 90, Clear

Got up at half past five; Bert came home on com.  I painted all day; came home on #37; had supper; then Bert & I went to the Lake; got home at half past eight, went up town; came home a little after nine & went to bed.

 

Sun. Aug. 11, 90, Clear

Got up at eight, read some and took a nap; had dinner at noon; I did up the work, then took a bath, dressed, had Lunch.  Bert & I went over to the Office; did some book keeping; came home about nine and went to bed.

 

Monday Aug. 12, 85, Clear

Got up at half past five and did the washing, cleaned up; had dinner; went to Ashta on noon train; painted all the afternoon; came home on #37 and drove to the Lake; got home at dark; went up town, came home and went to bed about ten o’clock.

 

Tuesday Aug. 13, 90, Clear

got up Late; did the room work; dressed & went to Ashtabula on #28; had a dress fited & took a Lesson; came home on #37, and fired China.  Sadie & Gail came down in the evening; they went home about seven; we got to bed about ten.

 

Wed. Aug. 14, 90, Clear

went to Ashta in the morning.  Aunt Jen & Rose came down and stayed to dinner.  Aunt Olive & Flo came down, spent the afternoon, stayed to tea.  Bert went over to Office.  I went up to Flo’s to call and called on Sadie; got home half past nine; did not get to bed until Late.

 

Thursday Aug. 15, 85, Clear

went to Ashta on #28; Rose Curtis went with me.  I went to Miss Conklins then took a Lesson; came home on #37.  Bert went to the Office.  I fired China; went over to see Mabel; came home, took a bath and got to bed a little after ten, very tired.

 

Friday Aug. 16, 85, Clear

I got ready & went to Ashta; took a Lesson; got home on #37; had supper; went up town & came home and fired China.  Bert went to the Office; got home a little after ten.  I went to bed about eleven o’clock, very tired.

 

Sat. Aug. 17, 95, Clear

Sadie, Gail and I came to Lake in the morning.  Bert came down about four; we had dinner and straightened things up; we visited and went to bed very early and very tired; it stormed very hard in the afternoon.

 

Sunday Aug. 18, 85, clear

got up Late, had breakfast, did up the work, had dinner at one, did up the work, and took a bath & dressed.  Chas Tinker & wife called; we had Lunch, took a row; read all the evening and got to bed about ten o’clock.

 

Monday Aug. 19, 80, clear

got up early, did up the work; Gail went fishing; we got dinner and took a nap.  Matie & Girls[?] came down & stayed quite a while.  Bert got home about five; we had dinner at six; did up the work, then went in bathing; got to bed about half past eight.

 

Tues. Aug. 20, 80, Clear

got up early; Bert went up town; we cleaned up the cottage; had dinner and the picnic came about ten o’clock; it was very quiet all the afternoon; had supper at five; did up the work; visited some and went to bed early, very tired.

 

Wednesday Aug. 21, 75, Clear

got up at six.  Bert went up town; Sadie & I visited all the morn; in the afternoon took a nap; had dinner at six; did up the work and packed things up for home; went to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Thursday Aug. 22, 85, Clear

we broke up camp this morning.  I went to Ashta at noon and took a Lesson; came home on 37.  Sadie & Gail took same train home; had supper; went up town; got back; found Mrs Bayless here; she went home about 8.  Bert was over to shop.  I went to bed early, very tired.

 

Fri. Aug. 23, 80, clear

fired china and went down to a ball game between G & A, but they did not play; drove around town; went home; had supper and fired China.  Bert went over to Office; we got to bed about eleven o’clock.

 

Saturday Aug. 24, 85, rainy

went to Cleveland on com.; came through to Ashta on 40; took a painting Lesson; went home on Nickel Plate.  I fired China; in the eve Aunt Jen and Rose came down and called; we went up town; got to bed at twelve.

 

Sunday Aug. 25, 90, clear

got up early; got ready; went to Ashta on 25; took the boat; had dinner; took a nap; left Ashta at five, the weather being fine, went to bed early; very tired but did not sleep very well.

 

Mon. Aug. 26, 80, rainy

got into Huron at five; had breakfast; dressed; and Bert and I went to Sandusky; went over to Cedar Point; came back; staid at Hotel all the afternoon; got to H at eight; got to boat at half past eight in the rain; went right to bed.

 

Tuesday Aug. 27, 80, cloudy

went up town in the morning; came back; it was so warm, took a nap; had dinner; read in the afternoon; we got out of Huron about nine o’clock; the Lake was perfect and weather was warm.

 

Wednesday Aug. 28, 80, clear

got into D. River [i.e. Detroit River] at six in the morning; the ride was perfect through the river[?].  I took a nap, then went on deck when we went through St. Clair river; the scenery was fine; every thing went fine on Lake Huron; we went to bed early

 

Thurs. Aug. 29, 70, foggy

got at the Sault St Marie at noon; we had dinner, then got ready.  Bert & I went on shore, went to see Locks, then over to Can. [Canada]; when we got back went over town; had supper at Park Hotel; went around town, then went to Boat at ten o’clock & right to bed; left at midnight.

 

Friday Aug. 30, 60, cloudy

got on to Lake Superior about one o’clock; ran into a schooner; it was so rough that Dill started for Whitefish Point, stayed there all day; played cards in the evening, then went to bed; cast anchor and left at one o’clock.

 

Saturday Aug. 31

[no entry]

 

Sun. Sept. 1, 60, clear

were on Lake Superior all day; had it very quiet; passed Kevenaugh point [probably means Keweenaw Point] in the afternoon.  Miss Grass was sick abed; there was nothing to do so we went to bed early.

 

Monday Sept. 2, 80, clear

Lake was rough in the morning; passed apostle islands at nine o’clock; it cleared off in the af [afternoon]; we played cards; got to Duluth at seven o’clock; Capt, Bert and I went over town, came back about nine o’clock and went to bed.

 

Tuesday Sept. 3, 75, cloudy, Duluth

came on shore at eight A.M.; we went to W-Superior, then out to Lester park; had dinner at St. Louis; we went up the incline, then out to Fond du Lac; came back and went to the Spalding; had supper and went to Lyceum and heard the Old Homestead.

 

Wed. Sept. 4, 80, clear

did not feel very well in the morning, but Bert and I went out on the beach, picked up a few agates, went back, had dinner, and went to the stores; at four went with Capt on tug to P. P. Pratt; went right to bed, sick.

 

Thursday Sept. 5, 80, clear

did not get up until noon; had dinner, and at three Boat left for Ashland; got into Ashland at two thirty to loan iron ore.

 

Friday Sept. 6, 85, clear

got up early; they began to load boat; got loaded and we started at three thirty; the Lake was quite rough; took a nap, had supper, and played cards until after eight o’clock; then went to bed.

 

Sat. Sept. 7, 60, cloudy

was on Lake Superior all day; the Asle[?] was Leaking so badly we went around Kevenaugh point; did not leave there until six o’clock; the Lake was very rough all night.

 

Sunday Sept. 8, 75, clear

did not get up until noon, the Lake being rough; got into Soo river at two out at Sault St Marie at five.  Bert & I went on shore; had supper at Proquor's Hotel; went over town and back on the boat a little after eight; went to bed at nine.

 

Monday Sept. 9, 80, clear

started through Soo river at daylight; sat on deck and viewed the scenery until noon; read some and played cards.  Mrs G and I poped corn and read, had supper, and went to see the engine; played cards in the evening.

 

Tues. Sept. 10, 80, clear

on L Huron; got into St Clair river at eleven o’clock; the river was beautiful; got into Detroit river at nine o’clock; the City looked so pretty lighted; we sat on deck until late and went to bed; got on Lake Erie at midnight; we played cards all day; stopped at Marine City.

 

Wednesday Sept. 11, 80, clear

on Lake Erie; got to Fair Port [i.e. Fairport] at ten; the Lake was a little rough; got to Ashtabula at one o’clock; went up to Gregory's, got a rig, and drove right home; got here at four; every thing was all right.  Bert and I went up town.  Aunt Jen & Victoria came down; we got to bed about ten.

 

Thursday Sept. 12, 95, rain, cloudy

got up and straightened the parlor.  Vic was here to dinner; she left at four, and I went up to see Flo.  Marguerite was sick; came home; had supper; and fired China; went up town; came home and finished firing; got to bed about half past ten.

 

Fri. Sept. 13, 70, Clear

got the room work done; took a bath; dressed; went up town & over to Shop; came home; had dinner & went to Ashta on #40; Came home on #37.  Bert went over to Shop in the evening.  Mother & I went up to Flo's.  Came home at nine o’clock & went to bed.

 

Saturday Sept. 14, 80, clear

went to Cleveland on com; got some china & curtains for Mrs. G.; went out to Morrows; they were moving[? perhaps ironing].  I went down to Hotel; stayed there until train time; and came home on com; went up town after supper.  Lee, Ashley & Clara Martin came down & stayed until eleven.  Bert did not get home until half past ten.

 

Sunday Sept. 15, 70, clear

did not get up until late; read some and had dinner; took a bath; dressed; & fired china; after supper Bert and I took a walk; got back about eight; read some; then went to bed.

 

Mon. Sept. 16, 70, rainy

washed in the morning, then went over to Office for Bert; went up town; got home at noon and painted all the afternoon; had supper; went up town, and Bert went over to the Office; he did not get home until after ten; then we went to bed.

 

Tuesday Sept. 17, 75, rainy

I painted all the morning and went up town; ironed a little in the afternoon and painted; after supper Bert & I went for a drive; got home at dark; went up town; came back early and went to bed.

 

Wednesday Sept. 18, 90, cloudy

finished the ironing in the morning; after dinner I took a bath and a nap; dressed in time for supper; after supper I got ready and went up to Lelah’s.  Bert came over from the office; Mr Williams and Clara Martin were there; had a good time; got home at twelve.

 

Thurs. Sept. 19, 90, storm in morn, Clear

I did some work in the morning, got ready & went to Ashtabula; took Mrs Strong's vase home & had my dress fited; came home on #37; got ready for Lelah & Clara, but they did not come; went to bed about half past ten, very tired.

 

Friday Sept. 20, 95, clear

painted all the forenoon; took a bath after dinner and dressed.  Lee & Clara called.  I went up town and over to the shop; came home with Bert; had supper; went up town and a piece with Bert, & called on Mrs Graves; came home at half past eight and went to bed.  Bert got home after ten.

 

Saturday Sept. 21, 90, clear

painted all the morning; went over to Mabel's for a few minutes; after dinner took a bath, and went up town.  Bert came home early; after supper B. went to Office.  I went up town; came home about nine o’clock and went to bed.

 

Sun. Sept. 22, 85, clear

did not get up until eight.  Bert went over to shop; he came home to dinner at one; after dinner we took a bath and went to Madison at four; went to Peg's house for supper; got home about nine and went to bed.

 

Monday Sept. 23, 70, clear

washed in the morning and cleaned up the rooms in the afternoon.  I did the ironing & cleaned cupboard.  Mabel came over; after dinner Mother went up to Flo's; after supper I went up town, and Bert went over to the Office.  I got home a little after 8; went to bed about ten.

 

Tuesday Sept. 24, 75, clear

I painted some and went to Ashtabula on #23; draped Mrs G’s curtains, had my dress fited, came home on #37.  Bert met me at depot.  I went up town in evening & Bert went over to the shop; went to bed about ten.

 

Wed. Sept. 25, 75, rain, cloudy

I did some painting, then dressed and went to Cleveland on #27 with Bert; we went around city all the afternoon; got a tea table; we went out to Mrs Morrows after supper and came home on No. 2, in the rain.

 

Thursday Sept. 26, 75, clear

did some sweeping in the morning; after dinner I dressed, & Mother & I went up to Flora's; did not find her at home and stoped at Aunt Olive’s; we came home; had supper.  Bert went to shop.  I did some work and went to bed a little after ten, with Bert. 

 

Friday Sept. 27, 70, clear 

I sweped the house and caned [I.e. canned] a bushel of tomatoes in the morning; after dinner I cleaned parlor & sitting room; got through about four.  I dressed and had supper.  Bert went to Office.  I sewed all the evening; went to bed at half past ten with Bert.

 

Sat. Sept. 28, 75, cloudy 

painted in the morning and dressed after dinner.  I went over to shop, came home, and fired China.  Bert went to Cleveland on #37; came home at Midnight; I went up town in the evening; got Mothers Bonnet.

 

Sunday Sept. 29, 60, rain, cloudy

did not get up until late; read some; fired China in the afternoon; Mr & Mrs Gregory drove up in the afternoon and stayed to Lunch; went home about six in a heavy rain storm; we went to bed about ten o’clock.

 

Monday Sept. 30, 50, cold

I painted China all the morning; after dinner I went over to the shop with Bert; stayed until half past five; came home and fired China.  Bert went over to the office; we went to bed a little after

Ten.

 

Tues. Oct. 1, 65, clear

I washed in the morning; did the room work and ironed in the afternoon; got through at four; changed my dress; & had supper and went up town.  Bert to the Office; I got home at half past eight & we went to bed at ten.

 

Wednesday Oct. 2, 70, clear

went up to Flo's in morning found her gone.  I stoped at the Shop; came home; helped on dinner; and went to Ashtabula on #40; came home on. #37; sewed some in the evening & went up town; went to bed a little after ten.

 

Thursday Oct. 3, 75, clear

got up at seven; did up the work; got ready and went to Ashta on the excursion train in the morning, & the street fair; saw Gail & Sadie; we came home on #37; had supper.  Bert went over to the shop.  I went up town; got home; sewed some and went to bed at half past nine, very tired.

 

Fri. Oct. 4, 75, clear

I sewed all the morning; after dinner Flo came down with the baby and spent the afternoon; she went home about half past five.  Bert went to the Office and Mother went to Lodge in the evening; I went up town, came home, took a bath.  Bert got home at ten and we went to bed.

 

Saturday Oct. 5, 75, clear

I did some work, then dressed, & Bert & I went to Cleveland on 27; went out to Mrs Morrows; we all came down town; did some tradeing; went out to dinner; got ready; all went to hear Kathryn Rideleu [? perhaps Riddlen] play Sans[?] Gene[?]; it was fine; we got home at twelve and went to bed, very tired.

 

Sunday Oct. 6, 75, clear

had breakfast at nine; read most of the morning; had dinner at one; got ready and went out to Lake View Cemetary; stayed quite a little while; got back at four.  I took a nap, and we had Lunch at six; spent the evening visiting and playing; went to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Mon. Oct. 7, 60, cloudy

had breakfast and came home on the morning train.  Bert went right to the Office; after dinner, I cleaned out the closet down stairs, and after supper I worked on fancy Work.  Bert went to the shop; he got home at half past nine, & we went to bed, very tired.

 

Tuesday Oct. 8, 60, cloudy

I changed the bedroom down stairs and worked all day.  Mother went up town & to Aunt Olive’s in the afternoon.  I stayed at home & worked; in evening Mother went to M.E. Reception.  Bert stayed at home all the eve; went to bed before nine.

 

Wednesday Oct. 9, 60, cold, cloudy

worked all the morning; after dinner, I dressed and went up town & on to the shop; came home, did some sewing, had supper.  Bert went to shop after he unpacked my dishes.  I washed them & put them away; did some fancy Work; went to bed a little after nine.  Bert came home at ten.

 

Thurs. Oct. 10, 75, clear

got up at seven; cleaned shells [sic, perhaps means shelves] in the morning.  Bert and I went to Painesville street fair; saw Sadie & Gail; we came home on commadation.  Bert went to the Office in the evening.  I did some fancy work and went to bed about half past nine, very tired.

 

Friday Oct. 11, 60, rainy

got my plants upstairs in the morning & cleaned bureau drawers; after dinner I did some fancy work.  Bert came home about three; staid at home until after supper, then went to the shop for the evening.  I went to bed at half past eight

 

Saturday Oct. 12, 60, rainy

Mrs Barrow[? perhaps Barnum] called in the morning.  I worked on fancy work; after dinner Mrs Bassett called.  I took a bath.  Bert came home early; we went up town; called at Aunt Jen's; came home; had supper; and Bert & I went up to Alderman/s to a surprise party; had such a good time; got home at twelve o’clock.

 

Sun. Oct. 13, 65, clear

got up at seven; had breakfast; Bert went over to shop; I helped about dinner; Bert got home at noon; after dinner got ready and drove up to Wends[?]; found him away; got home about five; had Lunch; read in the eve; and went to bed about eight o’clock.

 

Monday Oct. 14, 60, clear

I washed in the morning.  Bert went to Cleveland on express.  I went up town in the afternoon, came home, and helped on supper.  I read some and did fancy work in the evening.  Bert came home on No. 2, then we went to bed.

 

Tuesday Oct. 15, 65, clear

I ironed in the morning; after dinner I went up town and over to the shop; came home to helped get supper.  Bert and I went to Ashtabula; stayed over night; saw Judge Sherman; we went to bed about ten o’clock.

 

Wed. Oct. 16, 65, clear

came home on commadation.  I did some work in the morning; after dinner, I went up town; came home; found Judge Sherman & Laughlin here; they went at four; we had supper & went up town; called at Aunt Jen’s; came home & went to bed at half past 8.

 

Thursday Oct. 17, 75, clear

did some work in the morning; helped about dinner; went up town; came home to work; had supper & Aunt Mary came on #37; we got Lunch for her, visited all the evening; went to bed at ten o’clock.

 

Friday Oct. 18, 70, clear

I helped do up the work and sweped the Library in the morning; after dinner I helped do up the work and we all drove down in the woods after hickory nuts, but did not get any; got home and got supper; after supper Bert & I went up town.  Mother went to Lodge; we came home and all played cards; went to bed about half past nine.

 

Sat. Oct. 19, 60, cloudy

I did the room work, and cleaned the hall's & stairs; after dinner Mother & Aunt went to Market. I went over to the shop; came home; helped get supper; went up town after supper with Bert; we came home & went to bed at quarter of nine.

 

Sunday Oct. 20, 30, all day snowing

got up at eight; helped do up the work; got most of the dinner; did up the work; changed my dress; took a nap; helped on Lunch; visited after Lunch; went to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Monday Oct. 21, 30, cloudy

I sweped the Halls & Stairs in the morning; after dinner I went up town; came home & did some fancy work; helped get supper, & did up the work; then visited with Aunt Mary; went to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Tues. Oct. 22, 40, clearing

I did fancy work and helped about house work; after dinner I cleaned up, then went up town; got home at supper time; after supper we visited & read some; went to bed early.

 

Wednesday Oct. 23, 65, clear

I did some fancy work in the morning & sweped some; after dinner I changed my dress and got ready for Ashta.  Bert & I went down on com.  B went to see Sherman, then we went to see Fanny Bice at Opera House; she was fine; got to bed at midnight.

 

Thursday Oct. 24, 60, clear

came home on com.  I got ready and went to Cleveland on #27; took my coat up.  Bert came up on excursion train; we had supper, then went to see Lillian Russell; she was fair;we came home on excursion train, got home at ten o’clock, very tired.

 

Fri. Oct. 25, 70, clear

got up at seven; did up the work.  Mother came home at half past four; after dinner Aunt Mary moved home. I helped her carry her dresses over.  I then went over to shop; after supper went after wash.  Mother went to Ashta.  B & I went up to Greens[? perhaps Graves] to play cards.

 

Saturday Oct. 26, 75, clear

got up at seven, did some fancy work.  Mother went up town.  I went up town after dinner; got home at half past four.  Aunt Mary came over for a little while.  I helped get supper and did up the work, then Bert and I went up town; came home & went to bed at half past eight.

 

Sunday Oct. 27, 40, cloudy

got up Late; helped do the work; did the room work; after dinner Bert & I went to the Lake; came home; drove down in the cart[?] and then took the clothes away; came home; had Lunch; read some and went to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Mon. Oct. 28, 30, cloudy

I went up town, got some cloth, came home & made it, put on a comforter and tied it; in the evening I went up town, came home about eight, and went to bed early, very tired.

 

Tuesday Oct. 29, 60, cold

washed five pair curtains in the morning and ironed them in the afternoon; then cleaned up; helped get supper & did up the work.  I went up town in the eve; called at Aunt Mary's and Aunt Jens; came home.  Bert was at shop, got home at nine, and we went to bed.

 

Wednesday Oct. 30, 70, clear

got up at seven; washed five pair of curtains; and did up some of them.  Rev Mills called and Lee also came down; we had supper and got ready for Ashta; we went down to see Uncle George.  Bertha Clark died at ten o clock AM; we went to bed; we went to bed late, very tired.

 

Thurs. Oct. 31, 60, rainy

I did some mending in the morn; after dinner I took a bath & a nap; had supper; dressed; and went to Danceing School.  Mr & Mrs Vance are the teachers.  I enjoyed myself very much; got home at half past eleven, quite tired.

 

Friday, Nov. 1, 40, cloudy

I scraped furniture all the morning; got ready; went to Ashta on #40 to attend Bertha's funeral; came home on #37; had supper.  Bert went to Office.  I went up town, called at Aunt Jens, came home & went to bed.

 

Saturday Nov. 2, 60, clear

got up early.  Bert went over to Office; after dinner Bert and I drove up to Lee's camp[?] home;   Late; took the wash; came back; read; and went to bed early.

 

Sun. Nov. 3, 65, clear

got up early; did the room work; after dinner, took a bath; got ready; drove up to Lee's.  Bert got me a Large Palm.  Jan Sweet took Lunch with us; we visited until eight, then went to bed quite tired.

 

Monday Nov. 4, 70, clear

I cleaned Library in the morning and washed bed blankets in the afternoon.  I changed my dress.  Mr & Mrs Gregory called; in the evening I went up town; called at Aunt Jens; went to bed about nine.

 

Tuesday Nov. 5, 70, clear

Mrs F came and we cleaned my bedroom & front rooms in the morning and Frank's room in the af [afternoon].  Mother & Aunt Jen drove to Ashtabula; she got home at half past five; we had supper; went to bed early, very tired.

 

Wed. Nov. 6, 75, clear

we cleaned the Wash Room, Dining Room, & Mothers room; in the afternoon Mother did the wash; we got through at seven; Mrs Freeman stayed until eight.  Bert & I went up town with her, came home & went to bed.

 

Thursday Nov. 7, 75, clear

Mrs F & I cleaned two rooms in the morning & two in the afternoon and the Hall.  Mr Laughlin called Bert; came home early; had supper; got ready; went to Danceing school; got home at eleven; went to bed.

 

Friday Nov. 8, 50, rainy

got up at seven.  Bert went & Jef Freeman & I cleaned Parlor & sitting room.  I went up to Hall to practice; got home at five; had supper; got ready; we all went to Hall to see Frank [illegible]; got home at ten; went right to bed.

 

Sat. Nov. 9, 60, rainy

Mrs Freeman came at eight; we cleaned Kitchen and Pantry; went up to Bart[?], fixed [illegible] after dinner; worked hard all day; after supper hung curtains; got ready for Lelah & she did not come; we went to bed at nine.

 

Sunday Nov. 10, 35, cloudy, cold

got up at nine; did the room work; helped about dinner; after dinner Bert and I went to the Lake; got home about five; took the wash; had supper; poped corn; read some; went to bed about eight.

 

Monday Nov. 11, 50, cloudy

I cleaned up in the morning.  Mrs Freeman came down at noon; we cleaned Cellar Way & Porch.  Mrs Wilson & Aunt Olive came & spent the afternoon.  Mrs Gregory called.  I helped do up the work.  Bert and I went over to the shop; came home & went to bed about nine o’clock.

 

Tues. Nov. 12, 65, clear

got up late; cleaned up kitchen and ironed; after dinner I went up town after dinner; came home; went down to Mrs Bayless.  Mr Alderman called; we had supper; got ready; Geo & Mabel came over & played cards; went home early; we went to bed about nine.

 

Wednesday Nov. 13, 60, clear

I got up at seven; helped do up the work.  Mother & Aunt went to Ashta; got dressed [or perhaps dinner] and sewed all the af.  Mother got home at five.  I got supper.  Mother did up the work.  I went up town, came home, went to bed about nine.

 

Thursday Nov. 14, 50, rainy

sewed in the morning; after dinner got ready; went up to Mrs Graves to attend committee meeting; went over to shop, then home; after supper got ready and went to Danceing School; got home about twelve o’clock; went right to bed.

 

Fri. Nov. 15, 60, cloudy

got up Late; did up the work; and got ready; went to Cleveland on #27; went to see [illegible]; did some tradeing; came home on com.  I did up the work.  Mother went to Lodge; we went to bed early.

 

Saturday Nov. 16, 60, cloudy

I sewed all the morning; after dinner got ready and all of us went up to Flo's for tea; had a very nice time; came home at seven & Mr & Mrs Wright & Mr & Mrs Graves came down to spend eve.  Mrs Tuttle called in afternoon; we went to bed at ten.

 

Sunday Nov. 17, 50, cloudy

got up early; took a bath; went to Ashta on #28.  Bess & Art were at G for dinner; we went over to see Bridge, in the afternoon, the little girls called; we had Lunch; visited some & went to bed at half past eight.

 

Mon. Nov. 18, 70, clear

came from Ashta on com; I did some sewing & went up town in the morning; called at Aunt Jen’s; Mr Tuikes was here to dinner; went home on #40; I went up town after dinner; came home.  Mr Alderman called; had supper; went to [illegible]; came home & went to bed at half past eight.

 

Tuesday Nov. 19, 65, cloudy

sewed some in the morning and Aunt Mary called in the af.  I did some sewing and went up town & over to shop; came home; had supper.  Bert and I did some upholstering; went to bed about half past eight. 

 

Wednesday Nov. 20, 30, cloudy

I sewed all the morning; in the afternoon I dressed and got ready for Cleveland.  Bert and I went up on the excursion train.  I had my coat fited, then we went out to see Mrs Morrow; came home on excursion train got here at ten, very tired.

 

Thurs. Nov. 21, 25, Snow, cloudy

got up at seven; finished my skirt; tried to sleep some; after dinner I got dressed for Danceing school; we had supper; went up to Danceing school about eight o’clock; we had a very good time; we went to Hotel with Mrs Vance, & home a little after eleven.

 

Friday Nov. 22, 30, cloudy

got up at seven; was feeling very miserable all day.  Bert was at shop.  I did not change my dress until late in afternoon; talked some in evening and went to bed early.

 

Saturday Nov. 23, 50, rainy

did up the room work; changed my dress; after dinner Mother & I went up to Market, then I went over to the Shop; came home at four; did some work; went up town after supper, then Bert & I did some upholstering; went to bed early.

 

Sun. Nov. 24, 50, rainy

was at home all day; read some; took a bath, in the afternoon, took the wash; came home; had dinner; went up to see Main unload; while away Esther & Mrs Bassett called; Northrop was down to Wills; we went to bed early.

 

Monday Nov. 25, 60, rainy

I straightened up the house; helped on work, after dinner, I changed dress; went up to see Flo; she was away; called at Lee's and Aunt Olive’s; got home at five; had supper; went up town, then Mother, Bert & I went over to Aunt Mary’s; came home at nine & went to bed.

 

Tuesday Nov. 26, 30, snowy

I helped on work, picked things up, sweped our room.  Mother went up town; in afternoon Mrs Alderman called; had supper, then Bert and I went up to spend the evening at Lelah's; got home about quarter of eleven.

 

Wed. Nov. 27, 40, clear

I went up town early; Mr Alderman called.  I came down with Bert; in the afternoon I went up to Flo’s, found her gone; stoped at Aunt Olive's, then went to Dr. Kelley’s; got home at five.  Bert and I went up town in evening; came home; took bath; went to bed at nine.

 

Thursday Nov. 28, 40, clear

Thanksgiving

I worked all morning.  Bert’s People came up to dinner.  Mr Alderman & Means called.  Bert’s people left about half past two; we read some; had Lunch, then Bert and I went over to Shop; got home at eight o’clock, then we went to bed.

 

Friday Nov. 29, 28, clear

got up at seven; did up the work; Bert came home early to dinner.  Lill Tuttle[?] and Bessie Bayless came in the morning.  Blanche was here to dinner.  I did up the work, then I went with Mother to get some Photos taken; we called at Aunt Jen’s.  Bert came home on #37 from Ashta.  I met him at Depot; after supper we went up town; came home and went to bed at eight o’clock.

 

Sat. Nov. 30, 28, cloudy

I did up the room work, then read some; after dinner, I changed my dress; went up to Bank; Mr Means & Alderman came down; I went up town again, then Mr Alderman came back with everything with Will settled up; we had supper; went up to A’s[?] with $100.  My coat came on com.  Lee & Dr Smith came down & spent evening.

 

Sunday, Dec. 1, 60, cloudy

got up at nine; had breakfast; did up the work; had dinner about one; got ready & Bert & I drove up to Lees; did not get home until dark; went over to the shop in the evening; got home about nine and went right to bed.

 

Monday Dec. 2, 55, clear

got up at seven; did some work & did up the room work; went up town in the morning and down to Mrs Bayless.  Mother went over to Aunt Mary's; stayed at home in the afternoon; after supper Bert and I went up town, came home & went to bed.

 

Tues. Dec. 3, 25, cold

went to Cleveland on com, and spent most of day at Mrs M.  Bert came up on #37; we all went to Opera in the evening; saw little Christofer; it was very good; got home at half past eleven; went to bed soon after.

 

Wednesday Dec. 4, 26, cold & clear

got up at seven; after breakfast Bert & I went down town; got me a Party Dress and some Xmas goods for Dressing sack; got dinner at Kennard; had my eyes tested; came home on com; cleaned up & spent the evening at D. P. Wrights; had a very nice time; got home at half past eleven.

 

Thursday Dec. 5, 48, cloudy

I was at Dr Kelley’s in the morning; got home a little after twelve.  Mother & I went up to Flo's and called at Aunt Olive's; came home; I went down to Mrs Bayless; after supper I got ready for Danceing school; had a very fair time; got home at half past eleven; went right to bed.

 

Fri. Dec. 6, 60, clear

called at Flo's; Mother went up to Aunt Olive’s in the morning; I got dinner; went up to Mrs Workman’s, then up to Aunt Olive's; spent the afternoon and took tea; came home; got the boy's supper; read some; Mrs Bayless called & Mrs Bassett came down, staid until nine [illegible] went to bed.

 

Saturday Dec. 7, 50, clear

went up town in morning and up to Mrs Workman's; got some Xmas work; my piano came down from Wills; in the afternoon Mother & I went sleighriding.  Bert went for the wash; after supper, we went over to shop; got home at half after eight; went right to bed.

 

Sunday Dec. 8, 25, snowy

got up at half past eight.  Bert went over to the Office; I changed my dress after dinner & Art came up; he & Bert went over to shop.  Art went home about four.  Bert & I went with the wash; after Lunch we went over to the shop; got home at nine and went to bed.

 

Monday Dec. 9, 20, snowy

I did up the work in the morn; cleaned my dresser; in the afternoon Mother went down to see Mrs Moreland.  I went up to Mrs Workman’s; got home about four in the eve.  I went up town and Bert went over to shop. 

 

Tuesday Dec. 10-Friday Dec. 13

[no entries]

 

Saturday Dec. 14, 38, clear

did some work in the morn; got ready & went to Ashtabula on noon train; called on Lena; came home on #37.  Bert & I went up town in the evening; came home about eight; went to bed early.

 

Sun. Dec. 15, 35, cold

got up about eight; could not see all day; Harry came down in the morning.  Bert went over to shop; in the afternoon I changed my dress; did the Wash; in the eve went over to Office for a little time; went to bed early.

 

Monday Dec. 16, 40, clear

went to Cleveland on com.  I went to Dr Phillips, had my eyes, treated;  had to get Glasses; went out to Mrs Morrows in the afternoon; we came home on com; went to bed early, very tired.

 

Tuesday Dec. 17, 60, cloudy

I did some work in the morning; went up town with Mrs Ensign in the afternoon; called on Aunt Mary.  Bert and I went to Coneaut [sic, i.e. Conneaut] on com; went to Opera in the eve; came back to Central House; did not get to bed until eleven o’clock.

 

Wed. Dec. 18, 65, cloudy

got up early; Bert went to Springton; I staid in Coneaut; went down and called on Mrs Gould, found her about the same.  I went over town, in the afternoon, came home on #37.  Mrs Dow returned from A.  I went over to Shop with Bert; came home; went to bed at 8 o’clock.

 

Thursday Dec. 19, 60, cloudy

went up town in the morning; called at Aunt Jen's, Aunt Olive’s, & Fan came down & staid until four; Lena & folks called.  Bert & I went to Danceing school; had a fair time; got home a little after eleven; went to bed about twelve.

 

Friday Dec. 20, 40, cloudy

got up at seven; went over to Shop; helped Bert until noon; after dinner, I went up to Mrs Workman’s; came home; Mrs Angel & Amy Munger called.  Mother went to Lodge in the evening & Chas Ensign called; went to bed about eleven.

 

Sat. Dec. 21, 40, rainy

got up at seven; staid at Home all day; finished some fancy work.  Bert, Mother & I went up to Baptist for supper, then Bert & I went down to see Mrs Freeman; spent the eve at Aunt Jen’s; came home at nine & went to bed.

 

Sunday Dec. 22, 48, cloudy

Got up at seven, got ready, Bert & I went to Ashta on 28; went down to see Bess in the afternoon, came home on #39.  After lunch, Bert & I took a walk, went to bed a little after eight.

 

Monday Dec. 23, 40, rainy

Got up at seven.

 

[no further entries; “Xmas” is written under Dec. 25, as that holiday is not printed as part of the diary.]