Daily
Reminder
1918
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Chester Murray Way
216 So. Prospect St.
Burlington, Vt.
U.S.A.
Tel. 1808
THE STANDARD
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[DA]ILY REMINDER.
NOTIFY
Oscar Edlund
&
Walter Edlund
49 Bay View St
Burlington,
Vt.
Tel. 2085
OSC
WAL
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FOR SALE BY ALL STATIONERS
Published by
THE STANDARD DIARY COMPANY.
Osc AND Wal Edlund
49 Bay View St.
Burlington, VT.
U.S.A.
Tel. 2085
1918
UNIVERSITY NOTES
Fraternities Pledge 76 Members of
Freshman Class and More to Follow
One of the most unique fraternity rush-
ing seasons ever known on the hill culmi-
nated yesterday afternoon when 76 mem-
bers of the freshman class accepted invi-
tations to join the several fraternities,
and were pledged. Despite the handicap
of the regulations of army life, the rush-
ing was carried on since November 13 as
earnestly, if not as widely, as in former
years. The list of men whom the vari-
ous fraternities pledged is as follows:
LAMBDA IOTA
R. W. Buck, J. H. Cole, Alton Harris,
Arthur Moore of Burlington.
SIGMA NU
Barry, Coleman, Corliss, A. W. Calef,
C. F. Burke, H. A. Beatty, J. R. Jennings,
Kent, Randall, H. W. Soule, S. D. Smith,
of Burlington, J. E. Sunderland and
Wyman.
DELTA PSI
G. D. Perkins, M. G. Bell, H. M. Blod-
gett of Burlington, D. C. Church, Drury,
Glysson, Kibbe, E. W. Lance, D.P.
Platka of Burlington,
ALPHA TAU OMEGA
J. C. Ardmstrong, D. O. Jones, H. L.
Estes, Crawford, W. Horton, W. T.
Burns, R. J. McGuire, H. J. Duffin.
SIGMA PHI
George W. Davenport, Jr., of Burling-
ton, James B. Gardner of Buffalo, N.Y.,
G. F. Howe of Burlington.
KAPPA SIGMA
P. E. Anderson, Lee Bostwick of Bur-
lington, G. W. Caldwell, Ray C. Carbine,
R. W. Chutter, A. L, Currie, R. S. Hunt,
A. H. Kidder and G. V, Kidder of Bur-
lington, C. C. Lamb, W. F. Samson, M. E.
Stewart.
PHI DELTA THETA
R. C. Burns of Burlington, Ralph Clerk-
ins, R. W. Edlund and O. O. Edlund of
Burlington, Hector Farnham of Mont-
pelier, Bliss A. Fairbanks, F. W. Hewes
of New London, Conn., Kenneth Newton,
Lyman Orton of Athol, Mass., Leon Pol-
lard, Robert Palmer of Burlington, Lee
S. Ramsey of Burlington, Ralph N. Smith,
Hugh Sinclair of Burlington, Harold W.
Shaw, Bertram St. John, Walter Thomp-
son, Sidney Young.
About 10 men were unable to be present
at the meeting in the chapel because of
illness, quarantine, or military duties. The
names of those pledged after the rushing
period closed with be announced later.
FRATERNITY NOTES
Kappa Sigma announces the pledg-
ing of Richard H. Holdstock of Bur-
lington, Harold C. Gates of Morrisville
and William I. Davis of Woodstock.
Ruth Bigelow, ex-'21, is at Burdette
Business College in Boston.
INFLUENZA SITUATION
Men Confined to Barracks - 69 Cases,
Three Deaths - 21 Cases Among
the Women
1
COLD
Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1918
CONTINUED
COLD
College at 9:30. All O. K. It was
awful cold in "Old Mill," tho.
Laura and Alma up for dinner. I
had to eat in a hurry, for I had
to be back to College at 1:30 for drill
Lab. after that. Did couple ex-
periments. Then visited Wal
and had fun with both Wal
& Osc. As Wal says he's going
to be thru his foot drills tomorrow,
I fixed up those postals I was
going to send him 1 at a time,
& stuck 'em in an envelope
& shipped them to him.
Saw "Davvy" & George at Y.
Dick Holdstock & I talked over
old times, too. Altogether,
I had a good starter for
the
New Year.
OSC, and WAL
2
WARMER
Wednesday, Jan. 2, 1918
WAL
College, O. K. Paid up my "Liberty
Bond" after drill. Then gym. Hustled
down to Wal's after that. He rec'd
those cards I sent him, & guess he
enjoyed them. Guy was there.
We played some new game that
Guy made the rules of as we
went along. Had good time.
Wal is a pile better in the feet.
Met Joe Davenport & he said
Olden was resting comfort-
ably.
STUDIED after supper.
WAL
&
OSC
3
COLD
OSC & WAL
Thursday, Jan. 3, 1918
College O. K. Prof. Kern called on me;
1st time in the course. After lab. I went
down to Edlund's. Wal was downstreet.
It was his 1st time outdoors since his
sore feet. I met him on way downstreet.
He was going home. Sent Dick Burns
& Olden Paris a little card. Called up
Wal & had little chat with him, and
also Dick Burns.
Mr. Geo. Wells was up for dinn-
er & supper. Played a little game
of cards.
Studied after supper.
Bed at 10:30.
Wal
&
OSC
WAL
&
OSC
WAL
&
OSC
4
0º
Friday, Jan. 4, 1918
College went O. K. After drill I went
to Y. Saw Dud Platka & we visited
Olden. Olden was "happy" as Wal
would say, & I was glad to find
him so. He was able to walk ar-
ound a little. We didn't stay very
long. Olden said he enjoyed our
- or my - cards.
Dud & I "beat it" to the Majestic.
Fairly good show.
Studied after supper.
Papa won a game of cribb-
age & a game of chess before.
Bed early; tired.
OSC & WAL
5
continued
COLD
OSC & WAL
Saturday, Jan. 5, 1918
COLD
College - O. K. Went over to Frat. after
dinner. Did a little work cleaning
up. Then met Dud downstreet. Bought
a little new popular music; then met
some Frat. fellows, & we went to
the Majestic. Fairly good show.
Called up Osc at supper time. He went
to debate; Wal didn't. I was going,
but didn't, because of meeting.
Talked over about fixing up the
heating system at the house. It
wasn't any too warm - not the
talk- but the house.
Papa won a game or 2 of
Chess.
Bed at 10:30.
OSC & WAL
6
weather: warmer
Sunday, Jan. 6, 1918
OSC
WAL
WAL
Remained home in forenoon. After
dinner I went to Edlund's. Wal showed
me his skiis. They sure are coming al-
ong finely. Guy came over. Osc, Wal, Guy,
& I went over to see Olden. We had a
good time there. Then I went over to
Edlund's. Fooled a little; then me
to Y. Saw Stub. We visited until
7:30. Home. Played Papa game
of chess. I won, getting his Queen
early in the game.
Fixed the fire, and to bed early.
OSC
OSC
OSC
WAL
WAL
WAL
OSC & WAL
7
warmer
OSC
Monday, Jan. 7, 1918
WAL
College - O.K. Looked at horse. It was much
better. Thought pile of Osc & Wal. Saw
Dudley downstreet; Mack, too. Bob Platka
gave me a Daily News. He says he's re-
porting for that paper, now. Osc & Wal
worked at Brush factory, I suppose.
Earl Whitcolmb & I had fun up to
gym; Stan Converse & Everette
Clark too. Saw Truman a few
minutes.
Tired, so bed early.
Studied.
Had a little headache in
morn & late in afternoon -
howsomever - I'm alright
"maintenant".
Heard that Bob Horton goes
to some Mass. "Prep" school
tomorrow.
8
WARM
Tuesday, Jan. 8, 1918
College - O.K. Lab. in afternoon. Did 3
experiments. After Lab. I went down-
street & got some correspondence cards
& made out invitations to card party to
be held this Fri. eve. Made them out
up in Mack's office. Saw pictures of
Dad Clark. He sure looks tired out.
Will be glad when he returns. Bet he
will, too. Sis told me about playing
cards for prizes at card parties; keeping
the score, etc.
French up for supper. Papa left
at noon for New York & Philadelphia.
Mailed letter in eve. Saw Dud
at Y. Remained there few minutes.
Home - studied - bed early.
Osc & Wal went to the Majestic.
Letter from Miss Chaffee.
Horse better. Got a new sleigh
yesterday. It's a peach!
9
FAIR
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 1918
College, O. K. Feeling kind of bum in after-
noon, so didn't got to drill. Went to Lib.
Mother went to Williston in auto to a
funeral. Saw Dick Burns. He's coming
to the card party. Olden Paris sent an
R.S.V.P., & he's coming. Called up the
Edlunds, & they'll be on deck. So far,
so good.
Saw M. Clark in movies at Maj.
with Mother. Good show.
Sis down to Polly's all night.
Took care of Skeets.
Bed at 10:30.
10
FAIR
Thursday, Jan. 10, 1918
short
storms
Returns from cards - invitations - to party
coming in slowly. Stan - the Howes -
so far can't come. Guess the others can.
College went fine. Prof. Pietersen gave
his lecture over his time, so we got
locked out of Chem., and couldn't get
in. Lab. after dinner. Got shaved after
that. Bought kneedles for Victrola, and
also a book for a prize at my party.
Did a little work; then bed.
Called up Edlunds a few min-
utes.
Saw Dick Burns over in the
Greenhouse a few minutes. Had
good time. He showed me some
of the experiments they were
running. Prof. Flint was ar-
ound after Lab. Had a little
fun with him. He's a good
sport, alright. Saw Prof. Burns
few min., too. Bed at 10:00.
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Friday, Jan. 11, 1918
College went without a hitch - except in mil-
itary drill; the hitch there wasn't perfect.
Saw Mother & Sis at Majestic. Jack Pickford in
Mark Twain's "Tom Sawyer". It was great!
Got stuff for my card party; then came
home & got everything O.K. The boys: Osc &
Wal Edlund, Dick Burns, Olden Paris, John Patrick,
Richard Mills, Dud and Bob Platka, Dick Holdstock
& Mills, Hugh Sinclair, Guy Noble, Stub Wood
& myself composed the party. Bid Whist was
enjoyed. Osc won 4 games straight, so took
the prize, a book on aeroplanes - a peachy
book.
Would like it, myself.
I gave Stub Wood the booby prize, a
book - "The Mysterious Card." Sis & Mother
helped serve the icecream & cookies.
After that Dud played the piano and
the fellows enjoyed a pleasant hour
around him.
Singing - supposedly.
Guess all concerned
had a pleasant eve. Fixed furnace
and picked up, downstairs Bed at
12:00.
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SNOW
Saturday, Jan. 12, 1918
THAW
Everything O. K., except Sis. She was laid up
with indigestion. Saw Laura Tyler for a few
moments. She was sick in bed with the
grip. Brought some flowers down that
Mother sent. Alma came up & played with
Henry, who was also sick. Took Mother
& Sis & Skeets out for little airing behind
the mare. The 'old plug' sure was some
lively for a spell. We had icecream
all day - what was left over from
last night. I enjoyed it; Sis didn't.
Read. Played with Skeets. Called
up Wal; he called me up, & OSC-
WAL & me went to show at Orpheum.
Some wild show. Had fairly good
time.
Fixed furnace; took charge
of Skeets, & bed at 10:00 plus
a bath. [Bath turned out to be
just wash of feet - H20 too cold.]
Getting colder out.
13
Heavy
Sunday, Jan. 13, 1918
S. Wind
COLD
Everything O. K. in forenoon - with
the exception that my head felt
bum - my throat was 'slushy';
my nose stuffed; otherwise - all
fine. Had Frat. picture taken at
Burnham's at 12:30. French called
me up - otherwise I wouldn't have
been on deck. Remained at home
all afternoon. Presume the Ed-
lund's were glad to have a Sunday
in Peace. Wal said yesterday that he
had some work to do - so I took ze
hint, whether intentional or not. Y.
about 6 oclock. Met Stub - Luman
& Brainerd Holcolmb. Had good chat
with the Holcomb's. They're working
down to the rendering plant - do-
ing office work. Papa came home
on the 6:40. I went to 1st Church
with Holcombs & Stub. Good service.
Saw pile Frat. fellows there. It was
College Night. Bed early.
14
Monday, Jan. 14, 1918
Was feeling bum all morning - a
nice headache & bum cold et cetera.
However, I went out at noon for an hr.
drive - to exercise the mare. Felt a little
better. The mare drove all right., anyhow,
some better than yesterday. Gym class
O. K. After that I began to feel bum again,
and by 7 o'clock my head sure ached. Studied,
but gave it up.
Saw Osc & Wal while out riding.
" Mack few minutes in forenoon.
Bath & bed early.
Guy N. Noble called up. He wants to
borrow "Thru The Wall" by Moffett. I'm
sending it to him by Sis.
15
SNOW
Tuesday, Jan. 15, 1918
SNOW
Felt bum all forenoon, so didn't "dress up", but
got downstairs, for my room was like a refriger-
ator plant. My head improved towards noon, so
that I went out for an hour with the mare. The
fresh air did me good. Sis had Solid Session. Called
up the Edlunds. Osc had planned to go snow
shoing; Wal might go - but he wouldn't come
up here - don't know as I blame him, it was
so blustery. Heaviest snow fall we've had in
some time. SO - Stub went out with me.
Had good time. Studied in morning - as
I did in afternoon & eve.
Bought some dandy smelt for supper.
They sure were good ones.
My neck was kind of lame this eve. -
otherwise O. K.
OSC
WAL
Dick - Nut - Joe - Stan - Hugh - Osc - Wal - Allen - Mike
Gerald - Bunk
16
Wednesday, Jan. 16, 1918
Didn't get up very early, for was feeling
absolutely bum. Prepared myself for break-
fast at 9:30. Slight nose bleed (2 handkerchiefs)
Studied, and finished up that poem "Some
Hump," which I dedicated to Osc, Wal, Dick &
Olden, the 4 humpers. Gave this to Sis, & she
in turn gave it to Geo. Howe. I hope it goes in
the 'Register'. Thought of my boys, Osc & Wal.
Went to Library in afternoon; then, after work
done, I went to the maj. Fairly good show.
After supper I studied until 10:30; fixed
furnace and bed - tired.
Dreampt of Osc & Wal, a crazy
dream - but "You're Happy" - and it
sure was a happy dream.
OSC & WAL
17
Light
Snow
Thursday, Jan. 17, 1918
Warm
Saw Joe Davenport today -
Nose raw & nose bleed today. Home all
forenoon. At noon I went out with
mare for an hr.; it was great, tho it
began to snow some. Saw Wal & Osc.
after school I saw Wal. Treated him.
Had DANDY time with him. Saw
Dr. Shea, & got orders from him. At
home a few days, anyhow. Saw
Mack few minutes. Factories closed
for 5 days by order of Garfield -
The Talk of the Town. Mondays, for
10 weeks to be a legal holiday.
I'd hate to be Garfield - he'll get
his, yet.
Talked with Osc few minutes.
He & Wall MAY come up tomorrow
eve. HOPE so. That poem "Some
Hump" will probably be in next
"Register." It sure will sur-
prize the boys.
OSC - WAL - OLDEN
Dick
OSC & WAL
18
Friday, Jan. 18, 1918
Today was a long one. Went out for half an
hour in afternoon. Did up pile of College
stuff.
In eve. I fixed up my room; had
Osc & Wal up. They came up at 8 o'clock. We
played cards, but it was mostly a roughouse.
Had good sport. Osc & I did most of the
roughing-up - - but Wal helped, after
awhile.
All told - had peachy time. We fooled
all the way down the hill.
Bed early.
OSC & WAL
19
Saturday, Jan 19, 1918
Brought dress suit over to Frat. for
French. Just caught him in
time. Hitched horse. Sis went
with me. Then Henry went
out. He ran the mare 'til she
began to swet like 60. He had
some trouble getting in barn,
too. Saw Wal in afternoon. We
went to Maj. Fairly good show.
Then Wal did some errands.
Frat. meeting. All O. K.
Home at 10:00. Papa wanted
to play chess. Played 3 games.
12 o'clock when [went] to bed - tired,
too. Woke up with awful
headache Sun. morn.
at about 3 o'clock.
OSC & WAL
20
Sunday, Jan. 20, 1918
In bed until 10:30, or thereabouts.
Felt bum - & SOME so, too.
Ate light breakfast & light din-
ner. Went out for awhile, & the
air made things better. Saw
Osc. Their house was so hot
that I felt alright, and lay
down on their couch & had
snooze. The rest of family
out. Wal up to hospital; Mr.
Edlund working & Mrs. in
other part of house.
Osc had to read a book
for book report.
Home at 5:00.
Bed early.
OSC
WAL
21
Monday, Jan. 21, 1918
College O. K. Took Mother for
short ride - or for a little over
an hr. at noon. Studied;
wrote few letters on Frat.
stuff. Saw Osc at B.H.S. He
pawned a maj. ticket off on
me. Met Wal at Lib. Went
down to his house with him.
Then downstreet. Called
on Doc Shea again, but as
he didn't show up, I beat
it. Had supper in kitchen.
Studied after.
Sis went over to College
gym.
OSC & WAL
Card from Hut
22
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 1918
College O. K. Everything fixed with
Prof. Peitersen, thru kindness
of Mr. Flint.
Saw Wal short time. He
did some errands
Studied "to beat the band"
after supper.
OSC &
WAL
23
Wednesday, Jan. 23, 1918
College O. K. Have got so I can
get to the 8:30 class in good shape
now - even if Prof. Peitersen was
so lenient.
Gym in afternoon. Teck gave us
a test; some test, too. Had good
time.
Bed early - sTuDiEd
like the Dickens on Chem.
OSC & WAL
24
Thursday, Jan. 24, 1918
College, O. K. Busy day. Chem O.K.
Took exam in afternoon. Then
bumped into Osc. Did some
travelling around with him.
Osc has a little cold, too.
studied
Bed early.
Bath, per as usual.
OSC & Wal
25
Friday, Jan. 25, 1918
College, O. K. Stiff Fr. test. Drill
went fairly well. Saw Mack a
few minutes after 3:30.
Mother's Birthday. She had
a peachy "cake." Sis went to
basketball game after supper.
I "plugged". Bed at 10:30.
Tired
My
Cold not improving very
rapidly.
OSC
&
WAL
26
Saturday, Jan. 26, 1918
College, O.K. Couple tests today. Biol.
and Chem.
Didn't see the boys today.
Bed at 10:30.
Tired
Getting cold towards night.
27
Sunday, Jan. 27, 1918
Remained at home all forenoon.
After dinner I went to Edlund's.
Had good time with Osc & Wal.
Wal walked quite aways down
with me. Osc was pressing his
pants. Went to Y. Saw Mack -
Geo. Davenport. Had good chat.
Whites. Got there just as they
were sitting down to lunch,
so I sat, too. Sherbert et cetera.
Then Leah & I made popcorn.
Had fine time. Home at
9:30 - or left there then.
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COLD
Monday, Jan. 28, 1918
COLD
Pd. my College dues 1st. thing in
morn. Then to Frat. Remained only
a short time. Not much diding.
Had good visit with Mack in after-
noon. Then College until 5:10.
Home.
Studied
Plugged after Supper.
Fixed furnace, per as
usual.
Bed early.
Cold today, 18º below in
morn, but cooler towards
eve., only 8 below. SNOW
towards eve. and in eve.
Heard Miss Carruthers
is in town.
29
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 1918
College, O. K. Did considerable buying
of College stuff in forenoon & after-
noon. Guess I'm fairly well fixed
for present.
After supper - studied.
At noon a pipe burst in attic
which kept us busy for about a
half hr., when plumber arrived.
Had nice time of it for awhile.
Nice letter from Nick
Hill this afternoon.
Thought SOME of OSC
WAL and Hugh.
Bed & bath early
30
Wednesday, Jan. 30, 1918
College, O. K. Drill O. K. Then took
mare out. Mother went with me.
We went down Shelburne road
1/2 way to Shelburne. Had good
ride & mare behaved finely.
After supper I wrote 9 long
lost letters, but all of them
were short. Talked with Wal
few minutes over phone at
noon. Saw Mack few minutes.
Wrote: B. M. Clark
L. C. Tims
Joe Northrup
Knick Hill
C. F. Hasbrook
(bus.)
(U.V.M. bill) F. W. Kehoe
Mr. & Mrs. H. M. Lisle
Nut Gauty
Vernon Gelinas
- Bed at 9:30 -
31
Thursday, Jan. 31, 1918
SOME day! College went great! Took
mare out at noon for an hr. and
she went swell. She sure is train-
ed up great. Saw Wal & went on
errands with him. Saw Mack
for few minutes; also Miss
Chaffee - Osc - Dick Burns
et cetera. Saw by morning paper
that Mr. Van Patten is having
hard times, his bus. getting into
debt.
Studied after supper, but
balanced up my cash account,
and came out right, too!
I'm glad I kept it - & will,
from now on, too. I sure
have spent some cash this
month - & not on the Maj.
much, either.
Bed early - per as
usual. Feeling FINE!
32
Friday, Feb. 1, 1918
College - great! Saw Prof. Flint &
Peitersen. Had good chat with both
of them. Took Osc for sleigh
ride at 3:30 down towards Mallet's
Bay. It was SOME cold. The 'Reg-
ister' came out, so he was raving
about the poem "Some Hump."
It wasn't printed quite as I wrote it,
for a few words were changed, some
left out, & the punctuation
was BUM. Osc came up to house &
we each won a game of chess.
I walked down with him a
little ways. Talked with Miss
Carruthers a few moments over
phone. Hope to see her. Burned
my finger a little in fixing
furnace, so can't scratch the
pen any too well. Henry called
for phys. exam for next Tues.
Talked with Dick Burns few min.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 1918.
College, O.K. Brought suit down to be
pressed. Then to Frat. Herman At-
kins & I shovelled off the roof - or a
part of it. Then to Y. Saw Ed Wood. Saw
Osc on street a few minutes. Played
Papa one game of chess. He won.
Fraternity after supper.
Played cards there after
meeting, but home at 10:00.
Bed & bath at 10:30.
Wal went skiing with Olden.
Guy went to Maj. with Osc.
Saw Joe Davenport at Y.
Also saw Y.M.C.A director
that used to eat at same table
with me at Plattsburg.
Coal most gone.
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COLD
OSC
Sunday, Feb. 3, 1918
WAL
Stayed indoors all day. It sure made one
long gloomy Sunday of it. Henry didn't
get up until noon, & then he hiber-
nated in his room all the afternoon.
I called up Wal, but he had some stuff
to do, so didn't go down to bother him,
as I usually do on Sundays. Talked
with Stub few minutes. I read - but
I didn't feel a great deal like reading,
so got to dreaming - & hit the tune of
Plattsburg. After awhile I did some
studying - and studied all after
supper until bed time.
Thought a PILE of my boys,
OSC and WAL.
Nut
Bed at 9:30.
OSC
&
WAL
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~ OSC & WAL ~
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COLD
Monday, Feb. 4, 1918
College, O. K. In afternoon I, 1st, wrote
a good long letter to B. N. Clark. Rec'd
a card from him at noon. Saw Mack a
few minutes. Went to Library. Read the
"North Amer. Review" and other mag-
azines. I Saw Osc few minutes on way
home. Studied until supper time.
Studied after supper & was conscript-
ed to go to gymnasium stuff up to
U.V.M. Marian took part. It was quite
good. Saw Leah & Mrs., also Ruth.
Osc was there, too. I showed him
over the building - a little. Had
good chat with the ol' boy, too.
Studied - and bed at
11:00.
Wal went to Majestic. Saw
Stub up to gym - Helen Mills,
too. Resolved, that: I take some
Private dancing lessons SOON!
OSC & WAL
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18º below
in morn at 9:30.
Tuesday, Feb. 5, 1918
College O. K. Had lab. in afternoon, Had
Military exam at noon. It was a cinch!
Studied after that. Called up Wal at 5:30.
Had fairly good chat with him. Students'
Union Meeting in eve. Kake Walk plans
were made. Also reinstating Chapel as
very necessary to U.V.M. A unanimous
vote was taken. Thrift stamps were
discussed by Mr. Woodhouse.
Meeting over at 8:30; home
at 8:45. Fixed furnace & studied.
Still mighty cold out.
Wal went to B.H.S. basketball
game. I would have liked to
have gone - but no chance!
Hope Wal, Osc & I can go out
some afternoon - SOMEWHERES!
OSC & WAL
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OSC and WAL
2 below in
morn
Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1918
10 above
at night
[Saw Dud Platka few minutes]
College, O. K. Military went off all right,
today. Went to library; read a few art-
icles in the North American Review.
Saw Mack just a few minutes. Got a
good shave so as to be O. K. for military
inspection. Saw Wal a few minutes in
B.H.S. Got a glance at Osc, too. Saw
Dick Burns, aussi, and Geo. Howe.
Home; read some French. Then
to Frat. Swept off porch & walk;
then home. Read few items &
editorials in N.Y. Times. Then
studied. Did up a pile of work
after supper. Feel that I accom-
plished a little. Saw Geo. Davenport
few minutes. In barber shop Gardner
Brewer was telling how he got soaked
10¢. for a chicken sandwich on train.
He thought he ought to have paid 5¢.
Next time the Porter charges him 10¢.
he's going to report it, he says!
Bed at 11:00.
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light snow - fair
Thursday, Feb. 7, 1918
College, O. K. Saw Mack for few
minutes at 5:15.
Studied after supper.
Arranged for snow shoe
trip this coming Sunday with
Osc, Wal, Dicke Burns and any
who cared to come along.
Bed at 10:30.
Passed Lab. end of Chem.
Math. test tomorrow.
Military inspection
tomorrow, too.
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Friday, Feb. 8, 1918
College, O. K. Came near being late
to Zoology class. Military inspection
at noon. Got by all right. Then
drill down in Manual of Arms.
I wasn't very expert - was one
of the 1st ten, though. (to got out)
Thought Truman had a show,
but he didn't.
Frat. after that. Cleaned all
furniture & woodwork, both
upstairs & down. Then to Y.
and library. Read interesting
article in Atlantic Monthly by
Wilfred Joubert, Joubert's father
- of the Frat. "Neighbor Haus"
the name. It was very interest-
ing.
Home. Studied, & started
'Ek Leeschee'. Don't know whether
I'll finish it or not.
Bath; bed at 10:30.
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- Blizzard -
Saturday, Feb. 9, 1918
College, O. K. Got a shave. Got a letter
from Vernon Gelinas. Frat. after
dinner. Today it's 25th anniversary.
Home for lunch, then Henry & I
went over to Frat. meeting, initiat-
ion of new members, and then a
feed, after which we had speeches.
I got home at 2:30.
Wal said he went to dance
& got in at 1:30.
Fixed everything for hike
tomorrow.
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flurries of
snow
Sunday, Feb. 10, 1918
Fine -
Had breakfast at 9:30. Read papers.
Rigged up to go snowshoing. Down
to Edlunds at 2:30. Osc & Wal were
getting ready to go out. Olden came
up. We went down to Red Rocks.
Had great time. 1st time I've
been out all winter. Saw Mr. Fuller
who had been fishing. Also several
people fishing or who had been.
Had supper at Edlund's. Wal MADE
me stay. After that we worked on
his editorial. Hope I helped him
some. Left at 9:00. Home, and
to bed. Rec'd a letter from Leon-
ard Turis. He's still all right and
happy.
Hope us fellows can take
a few more outings this
winter.
Osc & Wal sure had a good
picture of them taken.
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Monday, Feb. 11, 1918
College - O. K. At 5 o'clock Wal & Dick
Burns came up. Dick got a page
add from Papa for Oread. I helped
Wal on his Senior Editorial. Dick
wrote a note to some girl (Eleneor
Kimbal). They left at 5:45. Had good
time, tho Wal & I didn't get so awful
far.
- Studied -
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rain today
OSC
Tuesday, Feb. 12, 1918
WAL
OSC & WAL
College - O. K. At 4:30 Wal came up and
we did part of his Editorial. Sort of
trimmed it up. We had good visit, too.
After that I walked quite a ways down
with him. Had good sport. Was sure
SOME glad to see the boy. Hope I can see
Osc some day SOON!
Wrote note to Wal on something
we had been talking about.
Studied. Good thing it's warmer,
for we haven't a
single
piece of coal in the
bin. Wal had Spanish Class meeting
after school, so he didn't get up to house
until 4:30. Thought of both Osc &
Wal a PILE!
Letter from Floyd Gantz.
Bed at 11:00 after diligent
studying.
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Thaw
Wednesday. Feb. 13, 1918
College, O. K. Military drill all right;
gym, ditto. Called up Wal & wanted him
to go to Majestic with me. He had com-
pany. He told me about his canvassing
for Salvation Army. Didn't get a great
deal, he said. Sorry he & Osc couldn't
go with me. Talked with Stub a few min.
Went with Ed Wood to show. It was good.
Up to Frat. The parts for Fraternity stunt
were given out. And I'm not in it! I think
I'll be in the "peerade," tho. I've GOT
to have at least one foot in it!
Got home at 11:00. Didn't
have any too enjoyable time at
Frat.
Bed at 11:30.
Thought a PILE of
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Thaw
Thursday, Feb. 14, 1918
College - O. K. Lab. in afternoon. Then
to Y. Didn't see many fellows there.
met French, tho. Called up Wal at
noon. Had nice chat with him. Laura
& Alma were up for supper. I went to
the Kake Walk "Smoke" and had a
good time. Prof. Goroot or Grout
gave us a corking good talk.
It was over at 9:30.
Home; studied.
Hope I can see Osc & Wal
Saturday.
OSC
&
WAL
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OSC & WAL
Heavy thaw
THAW
Friday, Feb. 15, 1918
Thunder & Lightning early in morn; cooler in eve.
College, O. K. Took Mother for a
ride in sleigh at 2:20. Had good time,
tho the ground was quite soft.
Osc & Wal collected for Salvation Army -
They had fairly good luck. I saw Mack
a few minutes. Showed him L.C. Times
& Vernan Gelinas' letters. Frat. after
supper. Meeting; then stunt stuff.
After that I got to Y. just as Osc &
Wal were taking bath after being
in Church track meet. Was sure
SOME glad to see the boys. Osc & I
did a little fooling & had some
fun. Wal entered after awhile.
Had GOOD time with the
boys. Hope I can see them
a LONG time tomorrow!!!
Bed early - ?!? 10:40.
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10º above
Saturday, Feb. 16, 1918
OSC
College, O. K. After dinner batallion
parade down Church St. 3:00 when
over. FAIR parade. Co. B. 1/2 there. Herman
Knickerbocker home for day. Met Osc at 4.
Majestic with him. Had good time with
the boy. Library, next. After supper -
library, then up to Levi P. Smith's. Debated.
Had great time. Helped out as much
as I could in ALL ways. Johnnie Patrick
gave the feed. It sure was a corker.
Saw Osc & Wal there, but don't believe
I spoke a word with either. Geo. Daven-
port was there; the Howes; Dick Mills,
Johnnie Patrick,
Hervey Macomber.
Dick Mills
walked up this way with me.
Had one good afternoon and
eve. of it. Wasn't so stuck on
peerade, tho. The Maj. with
Osc & eve. with Levi were BEST.
Wal worked in afternoon,
he said. Bed at 11:00.
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ONE GREAT DAY
OSC
Sunday, Feb. 17, 1918
WAL
(Papa home yesterday)
Had good breakfast at 10:00. Went to Sunday
School with Sis. Good time and it was
interesting lesson. Rode home. Called up
Wal after dinner. He said that he had a
book report to get off; talked with Osc, & he
will
would go walking. Got down to their house
at 2:45. Wal was reading, "Last Days of
Pompeii"; Wal
OSC
was after Guy. At 4:00
o'clock Osc, Guy & I went down Shelburne
Road for walk. Had much fooling &
good time. Warmed up in Edlund's
for few minutes; then home. Both
Osc & Wal gave me a photo (autographed).
They are good photos, alright. Called up
the "Whites." Mrs. White ans'd, and
invited me down. Had very pleasant
eve. there. Left at 9:00. Ruth & Leah
gave me photos.
Had one GRAND day.
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OSC
Monday, Feb. 18, 1918
weather - fair
WAL
College, O. K. Worked on my "peerade"
stunt for Kake Walk. Got it well under
way, with the aid of "Charlie." Then
took Mother out. Very enjoyable time,
only the "old plug" needed a licking.
Then to Y. Saw Stub. Met Osc & Wal
while on way to Frat. Osc was feeling
all right, but Wal wasn't very
talkative. OSC. They were out
doing Salvation Army Work. Dud
Platka was with them. Warren &
Smalley were working on their
stunt for Kake Walk "peerade."
They represent "Ichabod Crane."
They were making their horse.
Saw French & Jenkins. Frat. stunt
rehearsal at 7:30 until 1:00!!!
WAL
OSC
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Thaw
Tuesday, Feb. 19, 1918
College, O.K. Worked on my stunt for
"peerade." Rented a wig; got all stuff
so as to rig up the table for dish wash-
ing. Got table all O. K. Most of my pla-
card was made, too. Saw Mack at
Y. Had good chat with him. Hair-
cut. Saw Osc & Wal few minutes.
Just to say "hello." They Salvation'd
it again.
Studied. Frat. rehearsal at
9:30.
Bed at 11:00!
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and
WAL
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Thaw
Wednesday, Feb. 20, 1918
Colder in
eve.
OSC & WAL.
Heard Dick Mills is at hospital -
Had breakfast at 6:10 with Henry.
Then to Majestic. Was there at 6:45. We
drew lots from a hat.
There were 5 series of nos.
up to 30. I drew no. 27,
and when they flipped to get the order of the
series - I was in series 5! Some horse-
shoe!!! Saw Geo. Davenport there!
After drill I worked in gym. Saw Osc
at Y. Then bumped into Wal &
Geo. Davenport. Worked on my
"peerade" stunt. Frat. at 8:10.
(Henry's not going to take Laura to Kake Walk, but
someone else. I'm AWFUL sorry.)
Called up Wal after supper. Had a GOOD
chat with the boy. He & Osc have got
to get their own supper, for their Mother
went to Church Supper. They're glad
they didn't have to go. Don't blame them,
either! Thought of MY Boys a PILE!
Frat. at 9:00. Managed to sink both my ft.
in a foot of water. Some horseshoe today!
Came home with Henry. Bath & bed
early - ever thinking of MY boys -
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Thursday, Feb. 21, 1918
College, O. K. Got the rest of my
costume ready.
Saw Mack.
Rehearsal at Frat. at 7:00.
Wal wanted me to go to Maj. with
him, but couldn't because of
rehearsal.
Found out what part I was to
take. French got all the stuff that
was left & told me to put it on. It
turned out to be a Scotch Highland
er's costume (in part)
Rehearsed up to gym 11 until
12:00. Tried to get into house. Lock
on door smashed; couldn't wake
anybody up, so went to Hotel Vt.
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Cold
Friday, Feb. 22, 1918
Up to house for breakfast at 8:30. Frat.
no rehearsal. Maj. in afternoon with
Wal. Good time. Saw Mack. Good
chat with him. Got my stunt
ticket from French. Helen Mills
up for supper & over night with Sis.
Henry went with Laura. The "peer-
ade" was good - with one exception.
Our stunt went off all right - but
it didn't make very much of a
hit. French & Spraig won the
Kake Walking cake. W. Davenport
won 2nd prize in the "peerade."
Home at 12:00. Saw Dick Burns
& Bob Platka there.
I saw a couple of the stunts,
and they were very good.
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Saturday, Feb. 23, 1918
warmer
Got up at 10:00. Got my table from the
gym. Put up my duds. After dinner I
brought the stunt outfit over to Frat.
Then to Y. Pd. for wig I rented. Then
Majestic. Saw Hugh. Walked home
- or part way - with him - Thought
I saw Wal on ahead of us. Invited
Hugh to come up to see me some day.
Stayed home after supper.
Fixed up my room. Bed
early, thinking PILES of
OSC - WAL and
HUGH.
Letter
from
Hazzie
Saw Dud at Y. Wal said yesterday
that he was going to Maj. Today with
his Mother.
He & Osc did - 1st show in eve.
Henry had dinner at Sherwood - with Laura
and some other people.
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ONE GREAT DAY
Sunday, Feb. 24, 1918
Great
OUT
OSC and WAL
Got up at 10:30. Read in forenoon. After
dinner I awaited the arrival of Osc &
Wal. Won 1 game of chess from Papa.
Osc & Wal got up here at 3:30. Wal & I
played 1 game of chess; Osc & I fooled on
bed. Then we made some popcorn. I
wanted the boys to stay to supper, but
they wouldn't. We had good wait in
Papa's den. I walked down with them
as far as Willard St. Had one GRAND
time with the boys. Wrote Nut &
Dad Clark. Studied. Thought piles
of Osc & Wal. Hope they had a good
time up here.
Thought of L. C. Tines - Mack -
Hazzie - C. D. Pierce - Dad -
ETC.
OSC
&
WAL
Mother had trouble puzzling the puzzle
Bed at 10:00
OSC
WAL
Papa enjoyed the
corn. Me, too.
OSC & WAL
I love 'em
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GREAT
Monday, Feb. 25, 1918
College - O. K. Took Mother for a ride
for 2 hrs. after dinner. Saw Osc down-
street - but just long enough to say
"hello." Walked home - or towards home,
with Ed Howe.
Frat. meeting. Studied after that.
Bed early.
Osc went to Maj.
with Guy, Olden.
Don't know
what Wal did do.
The sun shone great! Best
spring day we've had. Our Prof.
called it a "fake day."
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Tuesday, Feb. 26, 1918
- Fair -
College - O. K. Called up Osc at noon.
He couldn't see me after school,
for he had to go home & help his
mother, as they had company.
Frat. at 8:00. Jenkins told us some
interesting stories about his working in a hotel
in Breton Woods. He made the coffee -
90 gal. per day! He told about leaving the cake
of soap in the cooker, & of Mrs. Vanderwater
sending back twice, kicking. As Jenkins
had some coffee cooking in another
dish - he gave a cup to his boss, who
said it was O. K. The other guests
drank the soapy coffee with no kick!
He told us of planting some beans
- a peck - all in one hole, and his
Father wondered why his beans
never grew. Jenkins saw the ball
game - after 3 months he
told his Father why there were no
beans.
Prof. Story & Wife given farewell
reception at Frat. Good music.
Both Kidder boys over. Had good
chat with them. Dean Hills was
over, too. Henry & Laura were
there. Good crowd - good time.
Bed at 12:30 - tired. One fine
day alright -
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Fair -
Wednesday, Feb. 27, 1918
College started off great. All went O. K. My
translation in French wasn't above Par.
Called up Edlunds at noon. Got Wal on
the phone. Osc had left, I guess. Wal is
coming up after those Amer. Boys someday.
Went over to Frat. after military. Did some
typewriting for Josh. Jenkins was there.
Guess Bill Creaser & Dave Salmond had
a good time last eve. Bill was the taxi
for Dave. Guess they had a good time,
alright. Tech wasn't there for gym, but
we had class just the same. Good
time. My 1st hr. class went off
better today - for I succeeded in
writing a page of notes. Met Laura
while on way to class. Test in Trig.
Sat. afternoon at 2:30.
Room 3.
Studied
a little after supper. Bed at 10:30.
Thought "au passant" of OSC
and Wal. Sent out bills to those
who owed me anything. -
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"Fair in my Hemisphere"
Thursday, Feb. 28, 1918
College - O. K. My Biol. theme was O. K. with
several exceptions. Anyhow - it was original.
The lecture was very interesting. Chem. O. K.
Took little nap in afternoon. Saw Mack a
few min. Dick Burns, too. He has done
very well with his business end of the
Oread; much better than we did last yr.
Dick said he'd give me a photo someday.
Began studying at 5:00. Studied after
supper until 11:00. Got my work fixed
up O. K. Cleaned up my desk 1st dir-
ectly after supper.
I hope Osc & Wal don't feel "peeved"
over the bill for 10¢. I sent. Got to square
up my Cash Acc't., anyhow.
Bed at 11:10.
Mack said he got letter from Mr. Clark.
Saw Jenkins up to U.V.M. Guess I'll call
on Dick Mills soon - Sunday, at
least.
Dick Burns has quite a few thrift
stamps - $5 ones.
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"IN Like A Mouse."
[ONE FINE
DAY]
Friday, March 1, 1918
OSC & WAL
College, O. K. A few min. late to Biol., but
didn't miss anything. French & Math. went
off all right, too. After drill I took Mother
out riding. It was fine out. After awhile
we met Grandpa - I left Mamma down-
street, & took Grandpa over Willard &
back up Colchester Ave. Grandpa wanted to
see the mare GO, and, believe me, she
did! Shaved. Saw Mack. Was going to
see Wal at Y., but missed him. Brought
the last 3 Amer. Boys down to his house.
Rob't Platka paid up his bill - ditto
with Osc & Wal. Squared up my acc'ts.
Read papers. Studied after supper
for tests. Bed late.
Register board picture was fair.
Truman only flunked French, so
Grandpa said.
Mack told me about a gas lighting
outfit which is given to AC.
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K.
Jenkins - Warren
S.
ONE
GRAND
DAY
Saturday, March 2, 1918
OSC
&
WAL
March WINDS From the South.
~ It sure is ONE Fine DAY~
College - O. K. Took Mother out for an hr.
Then College at 2:30. Math. test. Then
hitched up the horse & went to Lib. Thought
Wal would be there. Didn't meet
him. So - I met Osc on his way
home. Took him there, & re-
turned to Lib. with Osc. Picked up
Wal & took both home. On my
return I met Mr. Soulis, and
took him up on Wilson St. Then
home, myself. Wish I had met
Wal sooner. Played with Skeets
& read. Frat. after supper. After meet-
ing Warren & I beat it for Maj. I treated.
Then to Frat. Had good chat with
Jenkins. He & I visited from 11 to
12:00 - He told me about his job
up in the Mts. Sure had a good
time with him. Bed at 12:30.
Warren invited me to stay with him
during sugaring off time - in Morrisville.
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Cool
Sunday, March 3, 1918
Read & studied in morning. After
dinner I called up Osc & Wal to
see if they were going to call on
Dick Mills. They weren't - I went
up, but Dick wasn't in. SO - I
went down to Stub's. He was work-
ing down to Welch Bros. Saw Mrs.
Wood. Then to Y. Read. Home
at 5:00. Wrote F.A.C. Then
bed, after studying.
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PASSING
FAIR
Monday, March 4, 1918
College - O. K. In afternoon, to Frat.
Jenkins, Salmond, Nelson & I played
bid whist. Had great sport. Jenk-
ins & Salmond won. Jenkins held
his cards right facing me, and
towards the end I joshed him
about it. Had fun. Johnson came
into the room. He noticed it,
and we had some fun, too.
Went downstreet & got my shoes.
Met Wal as I was in the Y. Saw
Mack & had good fun with
him. Told Wal some of the
stories Jenkins told over to the
house. Had good time with
the boy. Mack got a cable-
gram from Mr. Clark. He
is
to come home May 1.
Kenny Clement
was up for supper.
He is looking fine. He's been to that school at Harvard
where Chas. Worthen went - then to Boston Tech
aviation; then down South & then to Texas.
He is waiting for his Commission as Ensign of
Flying Corps. He's an observer. Mighty glad to see
him. Studied & Bed Early. Sent Wal
a note.
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Tuesday, March 5, 1918
College, O. K. Went to Frat. after Lab.
in afternoon. Visited with Jenkins,
Joubert and "the bunch." Had
a good time.
Studied after supper
Bed & bath early.
Saw Mack a few min. at
noon.
Saw Osc & Wal - just to
look at them & say hello.
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WOMEN voted for 1st time. Burlington went DRY
yesterday.
Wednesday, March 6, 1918
College - fine. Fr. test - guess I hit
it O. K. At drill didn't have to
do a thing. Bill Creaser, Warren
& I had sport visiting - telling
jokes, et cetera, for we were
put on the sidelines. Band came
out today, & Maj. rehearsed
them. Frat. after that. Jenkins
read some poems to me.
Had good time. (Didn't fall
asleep.) Gym. (Shovelled off
Frat. walk) Saw Bill Creaser,
Warren & Jubert at gym.
Bought some dandy Dutch cheese
at Creamery on Main St.
Finished "Pard" for Register. Called
up Wal at noon. Studied after
supper, and to bed at
11:00.
OSC & WAL
K. S.
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Thursday, March 7, 1918
Had a test in biol. the 1st thing. It was
just what Prof. Perkins told us to over-
look, so I didn't do so wonderfully
well. Aunt Mabel & Uncle Carrol were
here for dinner - to stay awhile.
Drill. Same as usual. Ditto with
Chem. lab. Read Mr. Clark's letter
to Mack. Home. Saw Geo. Davenport
at Y.
Luman & Brainerd Holcomb
came up at 8:30, and we
visited until 9:30.
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Friday, March 8, 1918
College - O. K. After drill I went to
Maj. Saw Osc & Hugh. Basket-
ball game after supper. B. H. S.
vs. Montpelier. Snappy game.
B. H. S. won. Dick Burns & I had
good chat there at game. I walked
down aways with him after
the game. Saw Wal few min.
Saw Joe Davenport at Y. before
supper. Chatted about Joe's farm.
Had good time.
Bath & bed early.
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Saturday, March 9, 1918
College - O. K. Called up Wal. Arranged
to see him at Y. Went to Frosh meeting
at Sigma Phi House. Then to Y. Visited
with Mack. After that I saw Wal & Guy.
We went to the 2nd show at Maj. Saw
Osc & Olden there. Had good time.
Frat. after supper. Some of
the old timers got to talking, so
home at 11:30.
OSC & WAL
Snowed hard when I went
home.
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OSC & WAL
Sunday, March 10, 1918
- SNOW -
Read in forenoon. After dinner I called
up Osc. He wasn't feeling extra well.
Wal asked me to go snow shoeing with
him. Visited with Osc, & then Wal came
& we went out in Holt's Woods. We talked
of many things, and on the way
back we fooled in the snow - drew
pictures and had great sport. It
was 6:20 when I got home. We
were out just about 3 hrs. It was
blustery when we started - but it
sure was fine in the woods. It
was the BEST afternoon I've spent
in some long time. Wrote Wal
a note, inviting both of them up
Thurs. eve. Hope they can come!
Studied. Bed at 11:00.
~OSC & WAL~
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OSC & WAL
Monday, March 11, 1918
FAIR
College - O. K. In biology we had to prick
our fingers & examine some blood. Had
sport. After dinner I visited the White's. Saw
Ruth, who was in bed, after her accident of
Sat. She was run over on Winooski bridge by
pair of Post horses. Her sleigh all smashed, &
she, fortunately, came out with a few cuts &
scratches & bumps. Had chat with Mrs.
White. Leah was in school. Was there un-
til 3:00. Then took mare out; & Mother.
We had a good ride for an hr. & quarter.
It wasn't bad going. Then saw Stub
at Y. Visited Mack. Did errand for him
& then Stub did some shopping.
Home at 6:15. Met Dick Burns. He
was going to K.O.K.A. supper. Saw
Johnnie & Bob Patrick going, too.
Saw Osc & O. Paris downstreet. Sent
Wal a note in forenoon. Sis took
it. Studied.
Bed at 11:00.
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OSC & WAL
Tuesday, March 12, 1918
WARM
College - O. K. Took Mother to ride in
afternoon for about an hr. Then took
her to Majestic. I met Sis & took her
down to White's. Then home. Rode down
with Frank & saw Osc & Wal coming
up Maine [Main] St. They were with Olden.
Frat. after supper. Band rehearsal.
I took Bert Corey's place in playing the
bass drum. First time I ever tried
it - but 'twas fun. Guess I'm going
to play tomorrow eve.
Bath - & bed at 10:30.
Dreamed of OSC & WAL
Wal said that he was coming
up Thurs. eve.
OSC & WAL
Pageant at Meth. Church. Osc & Wal in it.
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ONE FINE "fake"
day
Wednesday, March 13, 1918
College, O. K. After drill took Mother
out. Saw "Pop" Millington. Gave
him a 'lift' from the end of the
car line to his house. He's looking
fine. He's on a 5 day furlough. Hasn't
been home for 6 mos. Majestic at
4:00. Saw Osc there; Dick Burns, too.
Mumps running over U.V.M.,
so 'smoker' cut out.
Home after supper
Studied.
Wal said he was coming
up tomorrow eve. He was
shopping after school.
Bed early.
U.V.M. girls have the measels [measles]
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SNOW
Thursday, March 14, 1918
Growling MARCH WIND
OSC & WAL
College - O. K. Hotter than the Dickens at
drill. Lab. went O. K. Then I went down-
street and bought Henry's Birthday Present.
Henry got a card from physical examin-
ers saying he's passed & is in Class 1. Wal
called up at 6:00 and said he couldn't
come up, as he had an 8000 word theme
to get off. Osc, too. I know Wal was sorry
he couldn't come - & believe me, I
AM! Saw Stub & Joe Davenport
downstreet. No chapel up to U.V.M.
because of MUMPS. Hope I don't get them
Classes were pretty skimpy. Frat. for
short time after supper. Visited chiefly
with Bill Creaser.
Got my elocution
stuff off O.K. mighty
glad it's over!
We had a shock at supper time
from lightning. It sure was a corker!
It scared Fluffy - & Mother, a
little, too.
Studied.
Hope to see Osc &
Wal sometime
this week.
The old Mch. wind is
howling tonight.
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Henry' Birthday.
Friday, March 15, 1918
College - O. K. After drill I took the
mare out for 1/2 hr. Then Maj.
After that, to Y. Saw Mack. Did
errand for him. Went to B.H.S.
vs. Stowe basketball game - B.H.S.
ran away with it. Saw Dick
Burns, Osc & Wal, Hugh & Stub
there. Guy, too. But I sure DON'T
like him. If Wal didn't like him
I wouldn't tolerate him. Dick &
I 'beat it' ahead of the other fellows
on the way home, & hid 'til they
went by. I went down to Dick's,
and he gave me his photo.
Didn't see such a lot of
OSC and Wal.
Home at 10:30.
Bed at 11:15 -
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Saturday, March 16, 1918
College - O. K. Called Wal up in morn.
He was working. Wal called me up at
noon. Took Mother out for an hr. or
so after dinner. It was fine out. Then
I 'beat it' to Y. Was going to see Wal there,
but he didn't come around. Saw Dick
Mills. To Maj. Osc & Wal came in late.
I went down & sat with them.
Good show & good time. After that
Wal did some shopping. Osc, Wal
& I had a good time. After supper
I went to Frat.
Home early & to bed early.
Dreamed of OSC
&
WAL
OSC &
WAL
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OSC & WAL
So. Wind
- THAW -
Sunday, March 17, 1918
Begot myself up early - 9:30. Shaved before
breakfast. Read. After dinner called up
the Edlunds. Wal & Osc were going walking.
We went down So. Union. It was bum
walking - awful wet & slushy. We had
a pile of fun, tho. I sure DO like
those boys. Saw Olney Hill. He sure
will be some strapping boy. I dropped
in a few minutes after our hike -
or walk. Had good visit with the boys.
Wal showed me his new suit - the blue
one. It sure is a good one. Came home
at 5:35. Had a dandy afternoon with my
boys.
Studied after supper.
OSC & WAL
Brothers
Wr. them a
NOTE after
SUPPER ~
THAW
Monday, March 18, 1918
GREAT
DAY
College - O. K. Took Mother for a ride
after dinner. No drill. Went down-
street. Met Osc and walked down
quite aways with him. Had
good time. Frat. meeting after
supper. I was appointed outer guard
by Josh to temporarily take Bro.
Jubert's place. Wonder if Osc &
Wal figured out that note I sent
them, which I wrote with figures.
Presume they have. Read a
little English, & bed early.
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GREAT
Tuesday, March 19, 1918
College, O. K. Got English book.
Sent note to Wal - by Sis, asking
him if he's coming up. Took
Mother out - NIX - She went to Gen.
Peck's funeral. About supper time
Osc called up. We - Osc - Wal & I
Planned to
went to Maj. (dates mixed - Wed.,
Mar. 20). Osc had puzzled out
the puzzle. At 11:00 - Bed -
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Fine
Wednesday, March 20, 1918
Saw 1st robin today. College O. K.
Took Mother out - NIX again. She
went to Maj. Mack was sick -
didn't see him. Went to
Maj. with Osc & Wal. Fairly
good show. Great out.
Bed early. Osc & Wal
worked in afternoon.
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Thaw
Thursday, March 21, 1918
College - O. K. Lab. O. K. Saw
Mack. Also OSC & Wal. Had
little chat with them. Rehearsed
my telegraph instrument some.
Went to P.O. after supper. Met Hugh:
Chatted with him short time. Home.
Studied.
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7
THAW -
Friday, March 22, 1918
College, O. K. After drill took mare out.
Sleighing bum, so only out a short
time. Then to B.H.S. Saw Wal take
the leading part in a little play the
Spanish Class put on. He sure was
GREAT. Guy acted with him. Changed
duds. Stinsons up. They are going
to stay a little while. After supper
to Y. Basketball game; B.H.S. vs.
Rutland. It was a walkaway. I had
a GOOD time with "Pard" - Wal.
Saw Osc some, too. They went up
to the dance at the High School,
after. Saw Dick Burns, & Hugh
- but not to speak to him.
Bed early - thinking a PILE of
MY boys.
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Fine -
Saturday, March 23, 1918
College, O. K. Dropped into the gym & saw
Wal up on track. He didn't see
me. Saw Mack after dinner. Had
good chat with him. Germany
sure is making some drive on Fr.
front. Planned to meet Osc & Wal
at Y. at 3:25. Osc was there, but
had made arrangements with
other fellows; Wal didn't show
up at a little after half past, so I
beat it. Didn't go with him.
No Frat. meeting, so went to
debate over to Levi P. Smith's.
Osc & Wal were there. Osc debat-
ed. "Prohibition Amendment" was
thought of Question. Home at
10:00 - bed early.
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GREAT
Sunday, March 24, 1918
Went to Sunday School. Took stand
& will join the Church. After dinner
I went out strolling; dropped into
Edlund's. Osc, Wal & I went out
in Cannon's Woods. Then around
Willard St. & back by Union. We
fooled, so it took quite a while -
Had good time - especially
with my boy - Wal.
White's, after supper. Had good
chat with Mrs. - Then Leah came
around & we had a good time.
Home at 9:30. Bath - &
bed early.
OSC & WAL
Stinsons left in eve
Sure ONE FINE DAY, all around.
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FAIR
Monday, March 25, 1918
College - O. K. Military Drill from 3 until
5:30. Met Wal on College St. He walked
up & over Willard with me. We had a
good chat & good time.
Down to Mills' after supper. Dick, Helen
& Mrs. there. Dick & Helen gave me their
photos.
Home at 9:45. Bed. Slept fairly
well.
Dreampt of
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COOL
SNOW
Flurries
Tuesday, March 26, 1918
Military federal Inspection today. It took
all the forenoon & for about 15 min. of
the afternoon. Went to Maj. with Mother.
After that - home. Called up Wal. Want
him to come up Thurs. Perhaps he can.
After supper - studied.
Thought a PILE of my boys:
OSC & WAL
OSC
&
WAL
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Clear AND light Springy
Cool
Wednesday, March 27, 1918
OSC & WAL
College, O. K. Saw Osc a few min.
"en passant" on the street. Mumps
still running thru College. Bought
a few new songs. Called Wal up after
supper. He & I went to Evangelist-
ic Meeting at Baptist Church.
It was good. Had good chat with
Wal on way home. Met Prof.
Eno on way home. Wal said he
didn't believe he'd be able to come
up tomorrow eve. because he'd
been out so much. Sorry. Saw
Osc few min. He & Wal are doing
some TALL jumping out in their
driveway.
Letter - or 3 cards - from Dad
Clark. Sure WAS glad to hear
from him.
Papa left for N.Y. this noon.
Studied. Bath & bed
early.
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Thursday, March 28, 1918
College - O. K. Drill O. K. Lab Par
O. K. Called up Osc at night. Wanted
him to come up. He couldn't.
Ditto for Wal.
Mother & Sis went to show at
Cath. High School. A "Passion
Play." I remained at home.
Bed at 12:30.
Osc & Wal did jumping in
afternoon.
Guy N. got grip.
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Fine -
Friday, March 29, 1918
Felt bum in forenoon for awhile.
Got haircut before noon. Saw
Mack. Read letter from B. N.
Strolled about in afternoon, for
it was FINE out!
Church after supper. Mr.
Swift gave us a fine talk.
Bed at 11:30.
Osc & Wal rehearsed a pag-
eant at Meth. Church.
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Saturday, March 30, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner I called
up Wal - or Osc - he answered phone.
Was going to meet both of them at Y.
Went to White's. They're all happy over
the sale of their house & property, & buying
across street. Then saw Mack. Had
good visit. After that I read in Y. Wal
came in. Met Osc up to Maj. He had
seen a part of the show so wasn't with
us very long. Went to Lib. after.
Frat. after supper.
ONE FINE DAY.
Set my watch & clock ahead an
hr. before going to bed.
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OUT LIKE A LAMB
GREAT
Sunday, March 31, 1918
Got up according to new schedule -
1 hr. earlier than usual. Church
with Mother & Sis. Wal & Osc
visited Guy in afternoon. I
met Stub; went strolling with
him - & Mack, too. Church
at 6; preparatory to joining.
After the meeting - being
accepted, I strolled down So.
Union St. Met Dud. Visited. He
said Wal looked for me in after-
noon. I met the boys - walked
to Church with them - & had
general good time with them.
Planned to see them after,
but missed them. Sorry.
Studied. - Bed early.
Both Osc & Wal - & Hugh were
in Pageant at M.E. Church.
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Light
rain
Monday, April 1, 1918
College - O.K. Chem. "make up"
in afternoon. Hope I "hit it."
Called Edlunds up in eve. Both
boys jumped & pole vaulted in
morn & went to Orpheum to
Charlie Chap. show in afternoon.
It sure WAS great out doors.
Rec'd corking photo from
Nut.
Studied after supper.
OSC & WAL
HUGH
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SIMPLY
GREAT!
Tuesday, April 2, 1918
College - O.K. After dinner -
Lect. - Military. One guy fell asleep.
Maj. Leonhauser said it didn't bother
him - for it happened in the BEST
regulated families. The ol' boy OSC
was sick - bad cold & lame legs
(fom jumping) Wal worked down
to the factory. Met Osc downstreet.
Sure WAS mighty glad to see the
ol' boy. He walked quite aways
over with me. Saw Hugh, too.
Nice letter from Hazzie! Garden
going - at last! Hot house started.
Radishes - lettuce - beets - etc. up!
One great day! Sure DO hope
Osc gets better! He's sort of think-
ing of going on a farm this
summer. Maybe Wal will, too.
Studied after supper.
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Wednesday, April 3, 1918
Colder
But
Fair
College - O. K. After dinner - Mil.
drill. 1st time out doors. Osc was
up for baseball drill - or practice - in
morn. I didn't see him. Wal worked
in factory. Saw Wal at noon - he went
up for track practice. Called Osc up.
Planned to see him - but didn't.
After - later in afternoon - wanted to
see Wal - but didn't. SO - went to
Maj. Fairly bum show. Read. Papa
brought some maple sugar home.
1st.. I've had this year. Studied
after supper. Osc, Wal - Hugh &
the gang went to Navy League dance
at Ethan Allen Club. Sis went,
aussi. Stub - ditto. Hope they all
have a good time.
Bed - 11:00.
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COLD
Thursday, April 4, 1918
Colder today. Called up Hugh at
noon. He not in. Met him down-
street. Maj. with him. He and
I renewed old times more than I
could have expected. Sure had
one GRAND time with the boy!
Didn't see Osc & Wal - nor hear
of - from - by etc. them all day.
Presume Wal worked; Hugh is
coming up this Sat. night. Am
GLAD! Looked up European battle
front on map. Studied. Prayer
meeting at 7:30. Am to join
the Church next Sunday. Mr.
Noble there. Sure had pleas-
ant eve. - & day! Mr. Noble
& I walked home together.
Studied - bed at 10:30.
H - U - G - H.
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COLD
Friday, April 5, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner - drill.
After that I went down to Hugh's. Had
good time with him there. Then we
went on errands (his). When
they were done we went to show.
Had good time with the boy. Home
at 5:30. Read papers. Called Ed-
lunds up. They were going to come
up here, but they preferred to go to
the show - so I went with them.
Dandy "Northern Lights" - we noticed
on way home. Wal was feeling
GOOD or "happy", while Osc didn't
say much. Anyhow, I had a good
time. Will sure be glad to have
Hugh up tomorrow eve.
HUGH
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OSC - WAL
One Great DAY
Saturday, April 6, 1918
HUGH
College - O.K. After dinner, - over to
U.V.M. again. Called up Wal at noon.
Planned to see him after college. Went
down to his house. He, Osc & the gang
were playing baseball in the lot next to
Olden's. Henry came along with his car,
so I jumped in. Called Hugh up at supper
time. Frat. after. Sis went to dance at
Neighborhood House; Papa went out, &
Henry was, too. Left Frat. at 8:50.
Hugh came up at 9:00. We played
cards for 3/4 of an hr. Then to bed
Sspent a good night. Had good
time fooling with the boy. He
brought his bike up. We didn't
get to sleep any too early - but
we slept until 10:15 the next
morn.
OSC ~ WAL
~ HUGH ~
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Sunday, April 7, 1918
8
Hugh and I laid in bed until 10:15. Then a good
breakfast. Hugh had to go after that. I
hope he had a good time, & will want
to come up again. Took bath at noon.
Called Osc & Wal up at noon. To walk
with them at 3:00. I was pretty tired,
so wasn't an extra good compan-
ion. Wal was real joky - Osc wasn't
very active, either. I sure felt tired.
Both Osc & Wal are going to see me get
Baptized this eve. I'm to be at the Church
at 7:00. Harold Eno & Hoag were baptized at
the same time with me. Saw Luman
Holcomb after - Osc - Wal & Guy & his
father, too. Wal was feeling great,
but Osc was feeling BUM - anyhow
he acted so.
OSC - WAL
&
HUGH
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Monday, April 8, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner I did
errands. Got my suit which was
being repaired at Sonberg's. He sure
did a good job! Talked with Hugh
over phone.
Burlington went "over the
top" by $100,000 + on the Liberty
Loan. Our quota was $800,000.
At 10 o'clock in the eve. we had
gone by $900,000.
Burlington sure IS some
town!!! Beats New York all
hollow - anyhow - in this
drive!
Bed at 10:00 - .
OSC & WAL
HUGH
GUY.
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Tuesday, April 9, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner lect.
in milit. Then Chem. lab. Had
fun & accomplished a lot.
After that - home. Nice letter
from F.A.C. He has sure had
hard lines this past winter, for
fair. Called Hugh up. Had nice
chat with my boy. Wal & I went
to Maj. Saw Hugh & Guy. French
and Furber, too.
Sis had her Sunday School
Class up - that's why I "beat it."
Henry sick - beat it to
bed.
Studied.
Bed at 11:30.
Tired
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Wednesday, April 10, 1918
COLD
College - O. K. After drill I took the
mare out for a couple hours. She
was some excite!
Studied after supper.
Henry still sick abed.
Uncle Homer came up for short
time.
Hugh, Osc & Wal served at
supper in Meth. Church.
Wal went to Maj. in after-
noon.
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WARMER
Thursday, April 11, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner took mare
out for an hr. Took Hugh & Stub
to school. Then met Wal & took
him to school. Had good chat with
all of them. Lab. at 2:30. Did 4 ex-
periments. Then to gym. After
that - downstreet. Did couple
errands. Met Wal. Went with
him while he did errands.
Saw Hugh a moment. He's going
out with me a short time to-
morrow after school. Saw OSC
a few minutes.
Baptist Church at 7:30. Good
meeting.
Studied -
Bed early.
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Friday, April 12, 1918
College - O. K. After drill I took
mare out for awhile. Met Hugh
down to school. We went over to
the Fort & back. It was snowing &
muddy. Had good time just the same.
After we got home Hugh came up
into my room. We had one grand
"rough em up". Mussed up bed in
great shape. Sure DID have one
grand time with my boy. He staid
to supper, & left right after to get
ready for a dance at B.H.S.
Frat. meeting after supper.
Out at 9:30.
Bed early.
Thought of Edlunds &
HUGH
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Saturday, April 13, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner hitched up
mare. Got Hugh, and he & I drove to
Shelburne & back; going by road around
the Platt River - returning by Shelburne
Road. Roads quite muddy. Good time just
the same. Left Hugh on corner Willard
& Cliff. Home - then Majestic. Met Wal
& Guy. Bought some flower seeds after
that for Charley.
Saw "Oh Boy" musical comedy at
Strong Theater. Mighty good show.
Sat up in Gallery ("Nigger Heaven") with Guy.
Most of U.V.M. boys there. We sang college
songs & had good time. Wanted Wal to
go with me. He went to the debate,
instead.
It sure WAS one good show.
Papa came back from his trip.
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Sunday, April 14, 1918
FiNE
Church in morn. - Then Sunday School.
Took Dick & Mr. Mills home in car.
After dinner I called up Wal & asked him
to go driving with me. He accepted. I had
to hitch up alone, but got along O. K -
after a fashion. Wal was ready. We went
out to Mallet's Bay & back by Summer-
land Hollow. Had one great time. Wal
made me to to his house for supper. Guy
was there. Later - after supper - Olden
came around. We all meandered
downstreet. Olden - Osc & Guy went
calling, while Wal & I went to the
Meth. Church.
Home at 9:30.
Bed early.
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Monday, April 15, 1918
Fine
College, O. K. Took Mother out for a
little over an hr., behind the mare.
We had drill today.
After supper - to Baptist
Church. Rehearsed for show to
be given after supper at Church
Wed. Eve. Pady Haigh was there.
After that Pady & I met Bill Creaser
& Salmond. Had little chat -
then I bumped into Wal & Olden.
Went to Churchill's - then
home. Studied late.
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GREAT
Tuesday, April 16, 1918
College - O. K. Gym this after. a
little. Joubert & Salmond were
there. Met Stub downstreet. We both
bought a couple new song hits.
I got a shave, too. Papa's looking ar-
ound for a new auto.
Called Wal up after supper, but
he was busy. He has Minstrel show
rehearsal at B.HS. - & then to
Gus' Minstrels at Strong.
Me - I plugged.
ONE GREAT DAY.
Papa's applied for a job for me.
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Cool
Wednesday, April 17, 1918
College - O. K. Took mare down to have
her shod. Had harness fixed, too. While
it was being done I visited Mack. Got the
horse at 3:00. Exercised her a little. Then
auto ride to Charlotte & back. Road rough,
but dry. Supper at Baptist Church, & a
GOOD one. There were nearly 200 there. I
was at 2nd table. After supper I was in
a little tableau performance. Then
Maj. with P. Haigh. Good time. Sis
had her Junior banquet & dance.
Hope she has GRAND time - with
lots of dancing - Leah - too,
if she went.
Studied until 12:00. Then
bed - and TIRED!!!
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Thursday, April 18, 1918
Rec'd X cataloggue today. Took mare
out a little at noon. Saw Osc & Wal.
After that - lab. Then finished up
my year's gym work. Home.
Studied after supper.
Kind of cold today -
SNOW in eve
Osc told me his folks were in
New York - & had been there
all the wk.
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Friday, April 19, 1918
Passing
fair
College O. K. Took mare out short
time after drill. It was kind of
cold out.
Went to Girl's Minstrels at B.H.S.
It was a fairly good show. Had
good time. Saw Osc & Wal -
Guy, Olden, Dick Burns, John-
nie Patrick and Olney Hill.
Did quite a bit of typewriting
for Papa before & after supper.
Dancing at B.H.S. after show.
Wal danced with Sis. I didn't
dance. Got home at about 10:45,
and directly to bed.
Wanted Osc & Wal up for supper,
but they were invited to Noble's.
They had dinner with Sinclair.
Wal showed me a photo he took last
Sunday of me & Falls. -
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Saturday, April 20, 1918
College - O. K. Drill after dinner.
Took mare out. Saw Osc & Wal
over to Centennial Field. They
were at the B.H.S. baseball pract-
ice. I put horse up & went over there
at 4:30. Walked back with Osc;
Wal leaving earlier.
After supper I went to Edlund's.
Then Lib. After that we went to
Maj. Fair show - had good
time with the boys.
Bed early.
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SHOWERS
Sunday, April 21, 1918
Sunday School. Called Wal up before
going. He was with O. Paris, so
didn't see him in afternoon.
After awhile, I met Stub, & we went
down to Whites'. Had grand
time with Leah.
On way home it started to
pour, so Stub & I went to
Vt. roof garden. Remained
there for an hr. or so. Then
home. Studied; bath; &
bed early.
Osc & Wal ate dinner
with Paris'.
Sinclair's auto was out.
Didn't see Hugh.
Henry laid abed for a wk.
or so. Papa had chills.
Otherwise - family O. K.
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early morn showers
COOL!
Monday, April 22, 1918
College - O.K. Drill at 1:30. Good
stuff - preparatory to Exhibition drill.
After that I saw Grandpa. Walked over
to house with him. He visited Henry.
Papa & Mamma were out - Papa went
to Drs.' for something for his cold. Saw
Laura up to U.V.M. in morn. Took mare
out for a little exercise in afternoon -
Grandpa fed the mare some apples.
Read until supper time. Also looked
up on War maps where present
battles are going on, & also marked
them.
Studied. Wrote short note
to Leonard Sims.
Bed fairly early.
Bunk
Stan
Stub
Joe
Walter Edlund
Oscar Edlund
Jeff
Henry
Dick
Henry
Lucifer
Leonard
Nut
Hugh
Oscar
Walter
Pete
Stan
Osc
Wal
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9
Cool
Tuesday, April 23, 1918
Cloudy.
College - O. K. Did back work in
Chem. lab. Accomplished quite
a bit. Took mare out for an hr.
after lab. (4:10). Saw Hugh. Had
little chat with him.
Read some of Kipling's Poems -
Eugene Field's - & from the little
book that Mr. Levi P. Smith gave
me upon graduation from B.H.S.
Read those that he had marked,
especially.
Also read a little of J.W.
Gerard's book on "Four Yrs. in
Germany."
Studied.
Henry got up a
little in afternoon,
Papa better.
Bed at 11:30.
Called Wal up; was going to give
him some tomato plants - but
he didn't want them.
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COLD - could "see your breath."
Wednesday, April 24, 1918
College - O. K. After drill I took
mare out for short time. Went
out So. Burlington way.
Looked up a few places on
my war maps.
Wal took Sis to Register
Banquet - held at Ethan
Allen Club House - in eve.
I saw him for a few minutes.
Read - & studied.
Saw Mack a few minutes.
Bed early - tired.
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Thursday, April 25, 1918
College - O. K. Drill, per as usual.
After lab. took Mother out on errands.
Then for short ride.
Frat. Typewriting for Josh all
eve. until 11:00.
Big fire at chocolate factory.
Sky all red. It started early
in eve. & was going fierce at
11:00.
I told Papa about it when
I got home.
It sure is too bad.
To bed ALL tired.
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Friday, April 26, 1918
Chocolate factory burnt to the ground.
hitched up mare & took Mother down. It
was still burning in good shape. One man
was killed - & perhaps others. Drill. We
paraded downstreet. Then took Mother
on few errands. After that I just had
the good luck to bump into Wal. Took
him to fire & downstreet while he
did some errands, then home. Helen
up for supper. Did a little work on my
War maps. Papa - Helen - Marian &
Henry played "500." I hung around
for awhile. Wal called up at 6:15. He
is going to Maj. with me - 2nd show
- this eve.
Corking good letter from B.
N. Clark.
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Leo J. Casey
B.H.S. '17 has joined the U.S. Navy.
Chocolate factory
ruins still HOT. They are
going to build again.
VT. the 1st New Eng. State to pass its quota.
Saturday, April 27, 1918
Papa went to Alburg in afternoon - TO FISH.
College - O. K. At 11:30 the Batallion formed
for a parade downstreet - to advertize
our exhibition. At 1:30 we "fell in" at U.V.M.
Then we marched over to Centennial Field,
after instructions from Officers, arriving
there at 2:15. Then we did all we ever knew
plus extras. The thing was over at 5:15.
SOME show - & good crowd. Wasn't too
tiresome, either. Took Mother & Sis down-
street on errands - then out by the
chocolate factory. It was 6:15 when we
got home. Called up Wal after supper.
Planned to go to debate with him.
Met them (Osc & Wal & Geo. Howe) &
went with them. Mr. Levi P. Smith
had some work he wished us to do,
so we spent the time in piecing
- or portioning out this work. It's "Liberty
Bond" work. Osc & Wal played ball with Dud
all the afternoon. Had sport with OSC
at the debate. Poor Wal had a
little (?) tough
(?) [illegible] luck.
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Osc & Wal went walking. Guess I'll call the
horse "stumble-heals" or "stumble-toes."
Windy in
eve.
Sunday, April 28, 1918
Great
Day
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Shaved before breakfast. Read papers;
cleaned up horse & buggy before dinner.
Henry had Hector Farnham stay over
night last night. He went to the military
ball. After dinner I hitched up & took Leah
out to Mallett's Bay. Had good time. Guess
she did - most of the time. She drove most
of the way. The horse stumbled & nearly
fell while near home. I grabbed the
lines which saved the day. (A-hem)
She was scared, anyhow.
Took Mother & Sis out for little jog
around town. - Supper - . Called
Osc up. He couldn't come up. Wal
called me up in the middle of the
eve. He said he was "feeling happy".
I sure WAS glad he called me up.
Got some Liberty Bond "dope"
from Mr. Levi P. Smith.
Bed early. Thought of
OSC and WAL a Pile -
LEAH
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OSC
Monday, April 29, 1918
WAL
warm showers.
College - O. K. After dinner I met Stan
Converse & Marr, who were pushing
Stan's Scripps Booth along Willard St. I
helped them get it to the garage. Then
I bought my "Libity Bond." Saw Stan
again for few minutes. Did few errands.
Then did "Liberty Bond" Work for Mr.
Levi P. Smith. Frat. Nothing doing.
Called up Osc & Wal after supper.
They went to K.O.K.A. meeting. I sent
for my motorcycle parts. Hope they
arrive SOON. B. N. Clark arrived
safely in New York. He's going to
his mother's first. Sure will be
GLAD to see him.
Bed at 11:00
All tired.
OSC AND WAL
STAN
120
Tuesday, April 30, 1918
FINE
College - O. K. In afternoon
I took Mother out to Ethan Allen
Park. We picked some hepaticas.
Saw Hazzie a few min. up to U.V.M.
Marian's Birthday.
17 Yrs. OLD
Helen up for
supper. Short ride after. I spoke
to Osc & Wal about Fraternities in
general. Home at 9:30.
Saw Mack a few min.
Tech Wilcox joined Coast
Art.
Studied.
Bed kind of early
121
SHOWERS
Wednesday, May 1, 1918
College - O. K. After dinner Mother
& I went to Maj. Douglas Fairbanks
was in "Headin' South." It was a
GREAT show. Called Osc up at noon.
He & Wal are busy with the B.H.S. Min-
strels.
Played cards before and after
supper. Played until 9:00.
Studied. Bath; bed
FAIRLY early.
ALL tired, again.
OSC
WAL
122
cool
showers
Thursday, May 2, 1918
College - O. K. Three tests the
1st 3 hrs. Checked up all my
chem. lab. stuff after dinner.
Then home. Paper got the new
Cadillac at noon. Went for short
ride. Saw Wal few min. - but
guess he "didn't see" me. Saw
Osc, & he did see me, & waved
to me.
Frat. meeting after supper.
Finished up the Frat. letter.
Home at 10:15.
Thought A PILE of
\OSC/
WAL
OSC
&
WAL
123
Cool
but
FAIR -
Friday, May 3, 1918
Last class with Prof. Perkins; last
math. class; last French class plus
last test. Out at 12:40. Took Mother
for ride out to Queen City Park. Papa
went to a banquet at Hotel, given by
Mr. Geo. Whitney. It was for the interest
of the "Thrift Stamp." I went to Y. Met
Luman Holcomb. We went up to
U. V. M. to the girl's prize reading.
It was good.
Home - bed plus bath.
Tired
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Cool
Saturday, May 4, 1918
Seemed good to sleep a little late. Saw
"Senior Walk." Haircut & shine.
Saw Mack. He was trying to fix
up the reception for Mr. Clark.
After dinner I saw Mack again.
Left Ariel that I bought for Dad.
Then came home; hitched up
& took Mack out thru Allen's, &
back Dorset St. Had fairly good
time. Osc went to B.H.S. game; Wal
worked his garden. Papa, Mother, Sis
& H. Mills went to ride. Hector Farn-
ham in town. To stay over with
us. Took Hect
Leah
to B.H.S. minstrels
They sure had one star perform-
ance - from beginning to end.
Osc & Wal were in uniform. Geo. Howe
starred. He was GREAT! "Funny" & Rob
Palmer took cakes, too - ALL were fine.
Had pleasant eve., Leah & I joking
& having glorious time.
125
Sunday, May 5, 1918
fair.
Hector Farnham stayed over. Hardly saw
him. Walked around garden; played
with Skeets; pulled grass for "Baby"
in morn. Auto ride to Barre in
afternoon. Saw Aunt Mabel, Uncle
Carrol, Rob't. & Elizabeth. Had good
time. Roads awful dusty - &
as we came back speedy, there was
SOME wind.
Tired.
Bed early.
Wal had some 'dope' to do for
that Sunday School Convention
to be held in Essex Tues.
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WARM
&
SHOWERS
OSC & WAL
Monday, May 6, 1918
OSC & WAL
OSC & WAL
Weeded tennis court all forenoon.
Then, after dinner finished it. Later
on I took Mother downstreet. She did
several errands, & I did some. Brought
Mrs. Edlund a bouquet. She saw Mother
for few seconds. Hope they see each
other again SOON. Fixed things up
with "Mack" about meeting Dad Clark
tomorrow eve. Not ALL settled, tho.
Went to Experiment Station & got
some cream for tomorrow's
breakfast. Saw Reedy boy downstreet.
Talked with Osc a little while after
supper. He & Wal are "one of the
chosen few" on some speaking thing
at B.H.S. Sis, too. Asked Osc to go
to Essex with me (us), when Dad
Clark comes in.
Cards after supper. Papa & Henry
won. Had fun.
Bed at 9:30.
OSC & WAL
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windy
warm
Tuesday, May 7, 1918
Went on errands in forenoon. Saw
Mack. Took Mother thru Allen's
after dinner. Saw Tech & Mack
at 6:30 Mack & I took our auto &
went to Essex to meet Dad Clark.
Saw him. Took him to Bur. Station
where Mr. Van Patten - Mr. Woodbury,
& Prof. Perkins with some Boy
Scouts were waiting. Then took
Mr. Van Patten home - also Dad.
Had good chat with Dad.
Wal to Sunday School
Convention in Essex. Osc went
to show with Olden.
Bed at 11:00.
Fine day.
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showers
(cool)
Wednesday, May 8, 1918
Fussed around garden in forenoon. After
dinner I called up Dad Clark. Took Dad,
Mack, Wal, Stub & Olney Hill to Vergennes
Dad treated to sundaes there. While he
visited the rest of us "saw the town."
Got back at 6:30. Then went to station
& got one of Dad's grips. I asked him
up to supper. Mother, Sis, Dad & I
went to reception for Dad at Y.
Had good time. Mother met
Mrs. Edlund. Took Wal & Mrs.
E. home in car.
Bed at 11:00.
129
Fair
Thursday, May 9, 1918
Saw Dad Clark in forenoon. He took
me to Churchill's. Took mare down
& got her shod. She doesn't stumble
now.
Took Mother downstreet
while she bought a new hat.
She went to Maj. with Sis.
As I couldn't "pick anybody
up", I went.
Mother, Sis, Henry, Aldrich
& Laura plus MUH went to
Red Cross Minstrels at Strong.
Peachy show.
Bed at 11:30.
Tired
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showers
Friday, May 10, 1918
Worked in garden all forenoon.
After dinner, I drove the car
for the 1st time. Enjoyed
it immensely. Mother & Sis
rode, too. I took them out the
Williston road. Guess I'll
have to learn how to do the
chauffer act.
No debate, so went to Maj.
with Josh, Duff Doane.
Dad Clark was in Montpelier
today.
Saw Mack few minutes.
Bed at 11:00
Tired
DROVE AUTO 1st TIME
TO-DAY
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cool
Saturday, May 11, 1918
Took car & drove around the city, learning
how to turn corners. Got so I could
do it fairly well.
Did a little work around the
garden.
Called up Osc. Took him for
short auto ride.
Wal was working on his bike.
Down to Y. after supper.
Bed early.
Tech
(Wilcox)
left to join the Coast Art.
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Showers in forenoon.
Fair
Sunday, May 12, 1918
Sunday School. Leah didn't feel like
going riding, so Stub Wood & I went.
We went thru Ethan Allen Park, & then
a couple miles down towards Mallet's
Bay. We struck a side road that
appeared to be O.K., but after we
had gone a little ways we hit
it bum, so had to turn around.
The mud was hub deep. Papa came
back on the 9:40 in morn. Wrote
note to Leonard Jims. Went to
P.O. to mail. Met Wal. Had good
chat with him.
Bed early.
OSC & WAL
133
Showers
(Warm)
Monday, May 13, 1918
Got up at 6:30. Went downstreet after
some coffee for breakfast. Raked garden.
Hoed; thinned out sweet peas; trans-
planted beets & cucumbers. Worked
all forenoon & afternoon between
heavy showers, & during light ones.
Got in good day's work, alright.
Mailed note to Wal & letter to
F.A.C.
Got a shave. Saw Osc, Guy
& Dud a few minutes.
Wrote Nick Hill and
Clyde La Pointe short notes.
Bed at 10:15, & it was still
raining.
# My Boys #
OSC & WAL
134
Tuesday, May 14, 1918
Worked in garden in forenoon. Raked
lawn in afternoon. Old plug
rolled in the mud again. Took
the broom to her. Exercised her
for short time. Saw Osc. Took
him home - then down-
street.
Saw Stub after supper. Hugh
& Guy, too.
Read Gerard's latest book.
135
Wednesday, May 15, 1918
Worked in garden; forenoon. Saw
Mack after dinner. Went to
Maj. with him after supper.
Saw Osc few min. in afternoon.
136
Thursday, May 16, 1918
Saw Mr. Clark short time in
afternoon. Nice letter from
Nick Hill.
Osc & Wal came up after
supper.
Showed them around the
place & then we went up to my
room. Good time.
Had sport on way home
with them.
137
Friday, May 17, 1918
Worked in garden in forenoon. Called
on Moe at Y. Then went up to
Edlund's. Osc was beating rugs &
Wal was working in his garden.
Had dandy chat with them.
Henry booked for Fort
Slocum, N.Y.
Went to Wood's after supper.
Stub out. Talked "Mr. F.A.C."
with Mrs. & Mr. Rec'd good
letter from Mr. Cumming.
Saw Osc. Went downstreet
with him. Met English.
Chatted. Saw Guy N.
minute.
Bed early.
138
great
day
Saturday, May 18, 1918
Put screens & doors on all forenoon
& first part of after. Went to Y.
Saw Dad & Mac a minute.
Saw Wal in barber shop. Said
"Fare-thee-well" to him.
Packed up for N. Y. City after
supper. Then we started a
game of 500, but Papa &
Sis got so far in the hole
that we gave it up.
Train - 9:40 - 10 min.
late. Got in my car 21 -
lower 12, Went right to
bed. Woke up at Rutland, Troy,
Poughkeepsie, and at many
other places. Slept fair,
but woke up tired -
in
N. Y.
139
Sunday, May 19, 1918
Arrived at 7:45. Took Taxi to
Hotel McAlpin. My room wasn't
ready, so checked stuff & went to
breakfast. Shortly after I was
able to get a room. Left word
for Mr. Stinson. He came in
at about 9:45. He went to breakfast,
& I read the World - in my room.
He talked to me for quite awhile.
Then we walked down Broadway.
Dinner at McAlpin (a little over
3 bones per plate). After reading
the papers a little we took an-
other stroll on Fifth Ave. &
around by the flatiron build-
ing. Mr. Wells & his wife came
into the hotel at 5:00. We all
dined together at "Regg's." Had
good lunch. It was late,
so turned in.
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warm
Monday, May 20, 1918
Mr. Stinson introduced me to
Mr. Barnette of Macy's. He was
MAD because of the fus between
Gimbal's [Gimbels'] screens & theirs. Gimbal
didn't stick quite to their end
of it. Met Mr. Hogg of Gimbals'.
Mr. Stinson sobered them down
somewhat. Then we just chased
back & forth, back & forth between
Gimbal's & Macy's. Macy decided
to cut prices. Ditto with Gimbal.
Took Mr. Barnette out to lunch.
He "came across" with coöp-
oration.
Lunch at chop house.
Hotel McAlpin's BEST
icecream's!
Buche McAlpin
Macedoine Sauce.
Bed at 9:30.
141
Tuesday, May 21, 1918
On the job at Macy's at 8:30.
Took stock; arranged it, etc.
All fine. Slow morning. 2
or 3 spurs, however. Mr. Jacobs
arrived. He came in later.
Ate lunch with Mr, Jacobs
in Macy's. Good 57¢. lunch.
Stuck until 6:00. Business
rotten. It poured out.
Thundered a pile. Few
customers in store.
Mr. Stinson left for
Wash. Talked over phone
with Papa. Mr. Stinson had
__l of a job getting connection.
1706 - operator (?!?) Ask Mr.
Stinson, he knows. Hope
for good day tomorrow.
Wrote few cards.
Bed at 10:30.
(Mr. Stinson pd. dinner - $3 per
plate! SOME feed!)
142
Wednesday, May 22, 1918
Business poor; weather bum.
Mr. Stinson out of town.
In eve. Mr. Jacobs & I
went to Jack-o-Lantern.
Dined at steak house.
Bumped into Mr. Platka,
& dined with him.
Bed @ 12:00.
143
Thursday, May 23, 1918
Business fair. Dinner at Macy's.
Mr. Stinson back later. Mr.
Biggers with him, "high"
class dinner at Mc Alpin.
Then Hippo.
Good show.
144
Friday, May 24, 1918
Bus. picking up. Mr. Stinson
with us part of time.
Dinner in Macy's.
Supper at H Keel's chop
house. good.
Mr. J. & I have good
room together.
Bed at 10:00.
Note from Wal.
145
Saturday, May 25, 1918
Bus. fair. Dinner in Macy's.
Mr. Stinson with us for quite a
while. Lunch at Engle's. Had
dandy King fish.
Room. (1061)
Mr. Jacobs & I went to 44th
St. Theater to see corker movie
show. 1.50 per. PEACHY show.
"Hearts of the World."
Bath & bed at 12:15.
146
Sunday, May 26, 1918
Over 3 bridges during day. Walked
over the Brooklyn.
Coney Island after dinner.
Good time.
Bed early.
Card from Osc & from
Wal.
147
Monday, May 27, 1918
Business good. Sold lot of the
galvanized.
Had "back door trot" in
eve. a little.
Bed early.
Letter from Sis.
148
Tuesday, May 28, 1918
Business A no. 1 in Macy's.
Sold at least 90 doz.
After supper went down to
see Uncle Haskell & Aunt
Vivi. Had good visit.
Uncle Haskell walked back
to hotel with me.
Bed then. Mr. Stinson &
Jacobs were up. - It was
9:30.
149
Wednesday, May 29, 1918
Got haircut, so Mr. Stinson &
I a little late to work.
Business picked up, & at
least 80 doz. sold.
Bed early.
Cards from Osc & Wal.
Letters from Papa, Leah
& Mr. Clark.
150
cold
Thursday, May 30, 1918
Mr. Stinson & I left N.Y.
early for Bristol, Pa.
Saw the "model town".
Returned at 12:30.
After dinner took 5th
Ave. bus. Went to end
& back.
After supper went
over to Manhattan
Hotel & saw Papa.
Bed at 11:00.
Fire in hotel for
heating.
Letter from Nut.
151
Friday, May 31, 1918
Business poor. Worked
in Macy's.
Only 20 doz.
At 6:30 over to Man-
hattan.
Papa left. Mr. Jacobs
& I went to lunch - then
Palace Theater.
Bed at 11:30.
152
Saturday, June 1, 1918
Busy morn in Macy's.
Went to lunch late -
after one. After dinner
got shave & shine, pd.
up Hotel bills.
Left Jim at 4:30.
Had supper on train.
At 9:00 our com-
partment was made up.
Didn't sleep any
too well.
"Wolverine"
153
Sunday, June 2, 1918
Mr. Wells met Mr. Stinson & me
at station in Detroit. Penobscott
Bldg., then to Mr. Stinson's for break-
fast. Auto ride thru Belle Isle
& out to Mount - & back. Returned
at 3:30 or thereabouts. After hearty
dinner we visited. Called up Allen
Aikens. He wasn't in. At about
7:00 I called him up again.
He sure WAS glad to see
me - & me HIM, too. Mrs.
Aikens took me riding with
Allen about town. Went to
their new house. Visited there.
Allen is wearing long pants.
He sure has grown. He's
SOME boy. They took me to
the boat, which left port
at 10:00. Was awful glad
to see the boy.
- Allen
154
Monday, June 3, 1918
Arrived in Cleveland, Ohio -
very early. Got taxi to Hotel
Winton. Shave, shine & bath.
Then breakfast. After that
I went to room. Mr. & Mrs.
Wells came. Visited while
they breakfasted. Then on
the job at May's.
Everything fixed O. K.
I went thru a pile of red
tape there in store most
of afternoon.
Mr. Wells in Erie.
Lunched with Mrs.
Wells.
Mr. Wells & I did
our business & bed
early after writing.
155
Tuesday, June 4, 1918
Got lunch & fixed up. Then
in May's.
Business absolutely
rotten. The trade was a
poor class. Most couldn't
speak English decent.
Auto ride after supper.
Awful tired. Bed at
9:30
156
Wednesday, June 5, 1918
Worked ourselves to death
today with little result.
Auto ride with Mr.
& Mrs. Wells after supper.
Saw "Blue Devils"
of France.
Bed - tired.
157
Thursday, June 6, 1918
Spent bum night. Business
rotten, per as usual.
Went to show at
Keiths' Theater. Good
show.
Mr. & Mrs. Wells
went along with me.
158
Friday, June 7, 1918
Mr. Wells feeling bum so
I on the job alone most
of forenoon.
Business AWFUL &
70¢ screen sold for
55¢.
Bed early after
supper.
Saw 4 Canadian soldiers.
All had some parts of them
missing - from legs to
arms. AWFUL.
Got ticket for home.
159
COLD
Saturday, June 8, 1918
Business very poor. Parade of school-
children in afternoon. Mr. Wells &
I had bum day. Mrs. Wells & I
did some shopping. Bought few
trophies for folks.
Left Cleveland at 6:20. Had
dinner - or supper - on train.
Very lovely young lady had the
lower berth. It was her 1st trip
to N.Y.
Slept fairly well.
160
COLD
Sunday, June 9, 1918
Met Mr. Culver in Rutland - an
a
CA Leader. Had good chat
with him. Arrived in Burl.
at 2:00. Took auto & came home.
Dinner. Visited all afternoon.
Then, after supper, I called
up Wal & Whites. Visited the
Whites. Had good visit, but
ready for bed at 9:00.
Tired.
Bath
Rec'd several letters. Floyd
Gantz has graduated.
161
OSC
&
WAL
12
ONE GRAND DAY
Monday, June 10, 1918
OSC
WAL
OSC & WAL
Went downstreet & bought a grad-
uating present for Floyd Gantz.
Then dropped in the Y. & saw
Mac & Dad. Had splendid visit
& good time.
Made out my cash account &
it was O. K. to the last cent. Then
saw motorcycle. At 3:30 took Mother
out. We went down thru Ethan
Allen Park. Saw Wal, but he did-
n't see me. Saw Olden & Geo.
Davenport, too.
Went downstreet after supper
with Henry. Then walked down
So. Union St. Met Mr. & Mrs,
Edlund. After awhile I saw Osc,
Wal & Dud & Olden. We went
to the P.O. for the Class Invitations
(graduation). I went back to their
house. Then we walked downstreet
& I left them at 9:30. OSC &
WAL
162
Tuesday, June 11, 1918
Worked on the fence all forenoon.
Henry & I worked all the after-
noon until 5:30. The fence was
entirely up, then. I went down-
street for Floyd's present, but it
wasn't ready.
Went to Y. few minutes;
then City Hall to see B.H.S.
exhibition - physical. It was
good. Saw Stub & Wal. Osc
didn't go.
Mr. Platka took me to
the Majestic. Fair show.
Had grand time.
Didn't sleep very
well.
163
- Severe thunder storm -
Wednesday, June 12, 1918
Painted fence all morning. Did
this until paint all gone. Got
ready to work for Mr. Clark. Saw
Mac in Y. Mr. Clark out of town.
As there wasn't anything special
for me to do, I went down to
Edlund's. Wal had an accident
on his bike. It was run over by
an auto & badly damaged. Wal
didn't get hurt much. Osc, Wal,
Guy & I went to the Majestic.
Fair show.
Wrote a copy of a letter
for Mr. Clark after supper.
Got Floyd's graduating present,
& wrote him a note. Wrote Wal
a note, too.
Bed early. Henry had
a lieut. up for supper. Sis had
exhibition - same as last
eve., only men prohibited.
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- Showers
Thursday, June 13, 1918
Painted fence in forenoon.
Worked for Mr. Clark all
afternoon.
Went to Maj. with Hugh
after supper. Saw Osc few
min.
Bed early.
165
Fair
Friday, June 14, 1918
Fooled with motorcycle all fore-
noon. Painted fence in after.
Took mare out after supper.
Met Osc - Wal - Dick Burns -
Olden & Bob Platka. Took them
All downstreet - except Osc, who
had his bike.
Dick treated me to sundae.
Was GLAD when I dumped
the bunch.
166
Saturday, June 15, 1918
Worked for Mr. Clark all day.
Tinkered on motorcycle
after supper, & took a little
spin.
Helen up for supper.
Walked around home with
her at 10:00.
167
Sunday, June 16, 1918
Sunday School. Stub & I
went out on Shelburne Pt.
with old plug after dinner.
Met Wal later in after-
noon. He & Osc are prepar-
ing their "speels" for their
Class Banquet.
Bed early.
168
Monday, June 17, 1918
Worked for Mr. Clark. Mac,
Wendall Smith & his brother,
& me went to see Chauncey Olcott
in "Once Upon a Time." It was
a great show. Had sport with
Wendall, too.
Darn good show.
Osc & Wal did great at
the banquet, everybody says.
169
Tuesday, June 18, 1918
Worked - same as usual. Every-
thing O. K.
Talked with Osc a little over
the phone; also Leah.
Took mare out again after supper.
Osc & Wal were working in the
garden; their father & mother, too.
Read a few poems in the
book I got for Leah. She went on
B.H.S. boatride with Will. Gage.
Bed early - tired.
170
Wednesday, June 19, 1918
Worked for Mr. Clark all day. Saw
Walter Baker in forenoon. Ran
several errands in afternoon.
Bumped into Osc & Wal; also Hugh.
Had good chat with them.
After supper I took the fountain
pens,
I got them,
pearl handled knives Mamma
& Papa got them -- & the "Amer. Boy"
to the Edlunds. Both of the
boys were getting ready for the
alumni reception at B.H.S.
I went downstreet, bought some
razor blades, & looked for Mr. Clark,
but he wasn't in.
Sat around the fire in fireplace
for awhile - with Papa & Mamma.
Then bed - tired - thinking
PILES of my boys - OSC
&
WAL
NUT
Allen A.
171
Thursday, June 20, 1918
Worked for Mr. Clark all day. Did err-
ands - some typewriting - pen writing
etc. Had dandy day. I met Wal on
the street; glad to see him.
Rigged up & went to B.H.S. Class day
exercises. Wal did AWFUL well. Mr. &
Mrs. Edlund sat in front of us. Helen
Mills, Geo. Howe did great, too.
Saw Mrs. White few minutes.
Clyde La Pointe called up
shortly after I got home. I couldn't
guess who it was for some time.
Gee but I was glad to hear him!
ONE GREAT DAY
OSC ~ WAL
CLYDE
172
COLD
Friday, June 21, 1918
Saw Clyde down to Mr. Clark's in
morn. Clyde, Mr. Clark & I
did some packing up until
nearly 3 o'clock. Had fun, too.
Then Clyde & I went to Star for
lunch.
After supper I went down
to Wood's, & Mr. Clark, Clyde &
I went to Maj. - 2nd show.
Had good time.
173
COLD
Saturday, June 22, 1918
Clyde left before I had time to
see him. Did errands for
Mr. Clark, & then went to
station with them.
Bought a few books to
read.
Saw Wal few minutes, &
had good chat with him.
Read after supper, & played
"500" a little.
Hugh left in morn for
Lake Placid
174
COLD
RAIN
Sunday, June 23, 1918
Read all forenoon & most of
afternoon. Took short auto
ride. Wasn't invited down to
Edlund's, so didn't go.
Went to White's after supper.
Fair time.
Read until 11:00, finishing
the book, "Ladies from Hell."
Good story about Scotch High-
landers.
It poured all day.
furnace fire - it was
so cold.
175
Monday, June 24, 1918
Read & did few errands in fore-
noon. Osc & Wal & their com-
pany went down to Queen City
for the day, so didn't see the boys.
Called up Wal & had a little chat
with him.
Read after supper.
Bed early.
176
GREAT
DAY
Tuesday, June 25, 1918
Sent off for motorcycle plates.
Bought some thrift stamps, too.
Called Wal up after supper.
Saw them just long enough
to say "hello" & "goodby" in one
breath. Didn't meet their
friend & cousin.
Saw Dad Clark & had a
dandy chat with him.
Sure will miss the boys.
Helen up staying over
with Marian.
Finished reading "Outwitting
the Hun" - a PEACHY book.
Saw Chas. Worthen few minutes
this morn; Miss Whitmarsh,
mamma's old-time nurse, too.
Bed at 11:15.
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ONE GREAT DAY
Wednesday, June 26, 1918
13
Osc & Wal left for their farms in the
morning at 6:30, or so. They sure
did hate to go, I know.
I worked on the tennis court
all the morn - pulling weeds.
After dinner I took quite a spin
on my motorcycle; then Frank
& I did the job of rolling & mark-
ing the court. After that I took
another spin on my motorcycle.
Saw Mrs. Edlund downstreet. Got
an umbrella for her that Wal loaned
to some boy. It was in the Y. Met
Olney Hill. Had good visit with
him.
Met Lawrence, the boy who
is visiting the Edlund's. Didn't
get much of a visit with him,
tho.
Just thought of Osc & WAL a
long time. Had dandy visit with Mr.
Platka
178
GRAND DAY.
Thursday, June 27, 1918
OSC
&
WAL
OSC & WAL
Tinkered with motorcycle, & took
rides in morn & afternoon.
Went to gym after supper.
Had chat with Mr. J. C. Loop.
Thought of
OSC
&
WAL
a
Pile
OSC
WAL
Burlington AWFUL quiet.
Lawrence left the Edlund's
in morn. Was planning to
go to Queen City with him.
OSC & WAL
179
OSC
&
WAL
Friday, June 28, 1918
OSC
WAL
Fair
OSC & WAL
Read - did errands downstreet
with Mother, in forenoon. Sold the
coffee cans in the bargain.
Stuck $800 worth of Thrift
Stamps in books & then went
to P.O. to get them registered.
Saw Dick Burns a minute. He is
having his vacation.
Dot Smith up for supper &
over night with Sis.
Thought Piles of my boys,
OSC and WAL, but haven't
heard a word yet. Here's HOPING!
Burlington AWFUL dead.
Thrift Stamp drive on.
Saw Stub few minutes.
Chased a lady's hat up Church
St. almost a block - some wind.
Saw Luman Holcomb few minutes after
supper.
180
Thunder showers in after-
noon.
HOT IN EVE
Saturday, June 29, 1918
OSC & WAL
Went downstreet in forenoon. Hitched
up mare & Mother & I went on errands.
Motorcycle license came. Puttered
with motorcycle, & took little spin.
Was out considerably in afternoon,
until it rained.
Went to dentist's in forenoon at 9:00.
Didn't get entirely fixed up.
Fixed up the Burlington papers
for Osc & Wal. Mrs. Edlund had
heard from Osc, but not Wal. I
got their address & wrote them a
note.
Took a little ride on m.c. after
supper. Saw Dick Holdstock. Went
to Maj. Then saw "Hazzie." He
looks like a travelling funeral
- with his mind troubled with
the draft.
WAL
OSC
WAL
181
80º in shade
Sunday, June 30, 1918
Church in forenoon. After dinner
auto ride to Brandon; then
across the Green Mts. Across them
twice. It was a very pretty ride.
Back thru Starksboro. Got home
at 8:30 - tired. Thought of
Osc & Wal.
Saw Hilda Woodruff in
Brandon. Met Hilda's grand-
mother - a very pleasant
woman.
Bed - tired.
182
Monday, July 1, 1918
OSC
WAL
Went to Dr. Jaggart's at 9:30.
Went down on motorcycle. All
was well. It rained later, so
riding was bum.
Wrote Osc at noon. Rode m.c.
down Shelburne Rd. Made Buell
St. easy. Made Pearl St. in eve.
Saw Dick Holdstock. Also had
good chat with Mr. & Mrs. Edlund.
Wal is well fixed. Osc had made
Wal a visit on his bike.
Saw "Billie" Van Patten in
afternoon.
Bed at 10:00.
OSC
WAL
WAL
183
FINE
DAY
Tuesday, July 2, 1918
OSC
WAL
Rode motorcycle to dentist's. My tooth
soon fixed - for the day. Made
College St. without half trying.
Hoed out tennis court again.
Was looking for note from Osc
& Wal - but nothing diding.
Note from Mr. Clark, tho.
Took Mrs. Edlund out for a
little ride behind the mare. She
did a few errands for the boys,
and then we went thru Ethan
Allen Park. Saw a baby black
skunk. It was very cute. We
spent a very enjoyable time.
Directly after supper I took out
motorcycle & went to Holdstock's.
Had a dandy visit with Mr.
& Mrs. Dick was working. Got
Paul Loveland's address.
Had fine visit. Thought
Piles of Osc and Wal.
184
FAIR
Wednesday, July 3, 1918
Marked tennis court in morn.
Read after dinner, & short auto
ride.
Went to P.O. after supper. Met
Stub & Guy on way down. Stub is
getting "about" 20 per wk., he said.
Told
him
of my plans for tomorrow.
Went to Y.
Home. Share & Skeets played
together for long time.
Papa & Sis went to meeting
on parade stuff for tomorrow.
185
weather made to order.
Thursday, July 4, 1918
Saw "peerade". Went around and took
pictures of different floats. Then 9:30
train for CA. Spent GRAND day
there, boating, visiting - etc. Sgt.
De Groat, Belgian, spoke. Very inter-
esting experiences in War. Saw Mr.
& Mrs. Clement & Moulton, Horace,
Foster Clement, Nick Hill, Hazzie
et cetera. Good time.
Rode home with Moultons.
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186
Friday, July 5, 1918
Dentists. Bruce called up.
Met Guy N. downstreet. He &
I to develop this eve.
Got horse shod.
Rec'd peachy letter from
OSC.
Ride in auto late in after-
noon. After supper - to Guy's.
Developed 2 films. Dick
Burns came down. We
developed 1 of his.
10:30 when left them.
187
showers
Saturday, July 6, 1918
Went downstreet to find out
about farm job. Telephoned
Mr. Johnson of Newport, VT.,
and he is going to get me a job
on a farm in or near Crafts-
bury - my hopes are high!
Rode motorcycle. Auto
ride.
Mr. Stinson up for dinner
and supper.
Developed 2 films
after supper. They came
out great.
Mr. Edlund asked way
to Craftsbury. I asked
Papa, & called Mr. Ed-
lund up after supper.
Mr. Stinson, Papa, Mam,
& Sis played "500."
188
Sunday, July 7, 1918
Church. Rec'd right hand
of fellowship; communion.
Showers.
Auto ride.
Tried to print, but
didn't succeed.
Bath & bed early
Tired
Mr. & Mrs. Edlund, The
Unsworth's & Whitings
went up to see Osc &
Wal.
Osc smashed his
bike while on way to
see Wal.
They had church
together.
My
Boys well &
happy.
189
Showers
Monday, July 8, 1918
Got haircut; did errands prepar-
atory to going on farm. Got my
"uniform."
Saw Mrs. Edlund after dinner.
She told me about seeing Osc
& Wal. Rode motorcycle down.
To Guy's after Supper.
We printed - but bum
luck.
Home
Bed.
190
WAL
Showers
Tuesday, July 9, 1918
OSC
Went downstreet on errand
in morn.
Printed pictures after
dinner. Laura Tyler
came up.
Took short motorcycle trip.
Just WAITING for telephone call
from Mr. Johnson, of Newport.
At 9:00 the call came.
To meet Will Anderson
in No. Craftsbury, Vt.
Packed & said goodby to
family.
191
Wednesday, July 10, 1918
Left house early. Lunch in
Bur. station. Saw Don. Badger
at White R. Jct. He's fireman
on train. Arrived Hardwick
O. K. Took bus to No. Craftsbury.
Was to meet Will there. He
wasn't there, so took bus
to house. Saw Wal. He
works 1/2 mile from me.
Started working on hay in
afternoon.
After supper, too.
Wal came up after supper.
Saw Mr. Colburn few
minutes.
Bed at 9:30.
192
Thursday, July 11, 1918
Up at 5:15. Milked 2 cows.
Hoed & ran scyth during
day.
Milked 3 cows in eve.
Went to village & got
a shave, so didn't see
Wal. Edgar & Bert with me.
Bed early.
193
14
Friday, July 12, 1918
Hayed. 1 load before storm.
Mended fence & hoed a
pile.
Milked 5 & 6 cows
today.
Went to Root's. Saw
Wal Dandy time with
him.
194
Saturday, July 13, 1918
Hoed all morn. Early dinner.
Took in 3 loads hay &
calked all rest of after-
noon. Some job.
Milked 6 cows.
Mrs. Anderson, Edgar &
I played 500 until 10:00.
Errand to village before
cards. Saw Wal a minute.
Plans made to see Osc
tomorrow -
Mrs. beat 1 game; me
the other.
195
Sunday, July 14, 1918
Slept little late. however
up in time to do chores.
Milked 5 in morn, & 7
at night. Bert off fishing.
Wal, Lawrence & I went
to Greensboro Bend to
see Osc. Left at 9:45, arriving
Greens. @ 11:50. Glad to see
Osc. Visited inside, as
heavy rain. Saw Osc's
barn. Back at 5:15.
Osc came part way with
us. Grand time, singing
& yelling.
All great!
196
Monday, July 15, 1918
hoed in morn. Then hayed.
Cleaned barn; pig pen &
then hayed again. Ran
horse rake.
Walter came over after
supper. We went to Prof.
Colburn's cottage. Nobody
home. Took peachy swim
& combined bath.
Good time.
1 game 500. I won.
Bed.
Slept great.
197
HOT
Tuesday, July 16, 1918
Hoed in morn until latter part.
Then tumbled hay. Hay
awful good - but thick.
Hayed all afternoon; pitched
& unloaded in barn.
Roasting hot.
2 loads after supper -
then rain.
Visited with Mrs. Ander.
Then bed early
tired
OSC
WAL
198
Wednesday, July 17, 1918
Hoed in morn. Rain in afternoon &
late forenoon. Bert Martin left
for day vacation. Will & I mended
fence in cow pasture. Milk
tester here in eve. Edgar Belton
& I went fishing. Caught 12 small
perch. Wal came over, but Will
& I hitched up & went to Crafts-
bury village after some grain.
Home late.
Bed at 11:00.
Wal went swimming.
199
Thursday, July 18, 1918
Hoed in morn. Prof. Colburn did,
too. Hayed all afternoon &
until 9:00 in eve.
Milked 6 cows in eve.
Wal came over - & Lawrence.
As we were in field haying,
didn't see them much.
Shaved - all but upper
lip.
Bed at 10:30.
200
Friday, July 19, 1918
Ran a scyth all forenoon in swamp.
Went barefoot, as H2O deep. Bert did
late in eve morn.
Hayed all afternoon. Cows
came in late, so chores late.
Took in load of hay after supper.
Saw Wal & Lawrence a minute
- not to speak to, tho.
One horse sick after that.
Staid in barn short time.
Card from Mother & Sis.
They up in N.H. on auto trip.
Bed
- tired
Great day today.
201
Saturday, July 20, 1918
Ran a scythe with Bert all forenoon.
Took in several loads of hay after
dinner, & 1 load after supper. Saw
Osc & Wal over to Root's. We went
to the Common & bought some eats.
Had fine time.
Sure did joke & fool. Tried on
Mexican hats in store. Sure
did have some good laughs.
Awful hot in eve. Slept
bum.
202
Sunday, July 21, 1918
Got up at 5:45. Got cows. At 9:10 all
thru chores. Shaved & went over to
Root's. Saw Osc & Wal. Had sport
with Osc. We went down to pond
- each taking lunch. Saw Prof.
Colburn. Had peachy time -
swimming, canoeing & boating.
Took 2 swims. Mr. Colburn gave
us some dandy hot coffee. Got
back in time for chores. Fooled with
Osc & Wal a pile. Sure had one
fine day of it.
Bert had little row with Will
in eve.
Mr. & Mrs. Anderson & family
went for auto ride after supper.
I tended house.
Bed @ 10:15
203
Monday, July 22, 1918
Did chores. Then Edgar & I
went out in pasture across the
road for stray cow. Hunted
all forenoon & finally found
her hid in bunch of cedars.
Hayed in afternoon & one load
after supper.
Bert & I went to the Commons
I stopped at Root's for Wal. He
was tired from haying. Bought
a little junk & then back. Had
good time with the boy.
Read paper & bed at 10:30.
204
Tuesday, July 23, 1918
Bert left in morn for Newport to
be examined for draft. Took
in 1 load hay & pitched off 2
in morn. Sprayed spuds all
afternoon. Made nice run-
ning water by piping it at
spring.
Pitched on load after supper.
Then milked & separated. Done
at 8:50.
T - I - R - E - D.
Mr. Anderson said that I
pitched on the highest load
he had taken in this year.
Sent to Mr. Dolan for
some CC chocolates.
205
Wednesday, July 24, 1918
A good hot hay day. Pitched on
& was mighty tired in eve.
Made call on Wal. Visitied for
1/2 hr. on Root's porch. Had good
chat with Fred, Lawrence &
Wal.
Bed early.
206
Thursday, July 25, 1918
Another hay day. Am milking
9 or 10 cows morn & night
while Bert away. Took in
pile of loads today. I pitched
again.
Bert returned in eve but
didn't work.
Walked down to Wal's. We
walked down road; sat down
& had good time for 3/4 of hr.
Shaved - mustache
still young.
Edgar Bilton lost 2 games
checkers to Mrs. Anderson.
She tickled - me, too,
he bragged so much.
207
Friday, July 26, 1918
Hay day - hot. Rec'd candy from
Dolan's; I sent in order Wed.
Hoed & sharpened tools in morn.
Hayed all afternoon & until
8:00 in eve.
Visited with Mrs. Ander-
son. Then wrote cards.
Bed early
208
Saturday, July 27, 1918
One good "hay day." Hayed all
forenoon - all afternoon, &
1 load after supper. Awful hot.
Worked until 9:15. Didn't see
Wal. Mrs. Anderson's Mother
& I told some stories.
Bed at 10:30.
Edgar got haircut.
209
15
Sunday, July 28, 1918
Chores per as usual. Mrs. Anderson
put up corker lunch for me. Went
over to Root's. Osc & Wal just ready
to start. We left for Colburn's Morn
swim - mostly bath. Waited for
Lawrence. He came at 1:30. Then
lunch. Had great sport. Lay around
after. Osc, Wal & I "got away" with
nearly 1 lb. chocolates. Had sport.
After loafing around, another swim.
Wal TRIED to show me something
in swimming. If he's patient
enough all will be well!
Uncle Carrol made me visit in
his car - but me not around.
Sorry. Wrote him card telling
him so. Chores done early. Saw
Wal. We planned to go to Church.
He late with chores, so I went alone.
Enjoyed services. Then saw Wal. We
sat in hay; had sport. Bed 10:30.
210
Monday, July 29, 1918
Hayed in morn; ran scyth. Carted
in afternoon. Bert off to circus in
Morrisville. After chores in eve. I
went to see Wal. We went to the
Common & bought some junk. Then
we went into the hay field to lie
down. Fooled - had grand time.
Thunder storm. So hard it
blew the window onto the floor.
Got soaked pulling it back.
Didn't sleep good; too hot.
211
Tuesday, July 30, 1918
Hoed after it stopped raining in
morn. Cut some green feed for
cows after dinner. Bert took 1/2
day off. Hay wagon broke. Will took
it to Mill Village for repairs. Hoed
'til supper time. Milked 10 cows.
To Root's. Wal just finished chores. He,
Fred, Lawrence & I sat in Wal's room
quite awhile. Fred told comic stories
& poems. Peachy sunset, too.
Then to the village on errand. After
that Wal & I raided the kitchen.
Found some honey - maple sugar
etc. After that we sang songs -
Mrs. Root playing piano. Mildred
Fairbanks there, too.
Met Will on way home.
Rode with him. Bed at
10:30.
One grand day.
212
Wednesday, July 31, 1918
After cleaning out the barn, pig
pen & watering & feeding the
calves - I opened up "wind
rows" of hay. Tumbled &
pitched all afternoon.
Stayed at home in eve.
Bed early.
Wrote a few letters.
213
Thursday, Aug. 1, 1918
Hoed in morn. At 10:30 we started
haying. Prof. Colburn was working
in his garden. Bert locked Edgar
Bilton in the chicken coop. He
there 3/4 of hr. Hayed all afternoon.
Mildred Fairbanks up for dinner.
2 loads after supper - Then
done.
Saw Wal. He just finished
loading a load. We went to
Common, then we sat under
a tree & rested & had grand
time.
Bed early
214
Friday, Aug. 2, 1918
Hoed nearly all day. Saw Wal after
supper. We had a "sing" over to
Root's.
Wal walked quite a ways
home with me.
I had been walking down towards
the common, because I wanted
to buy some peanuts, I saw
and met Bessy Clark.
I brought some music
that I had received from
Marion, over to the root [Root's].
Fred showed me his bees.
Mrs Root showed me
her mince pies and she
said I could have one if
I would weed out the
ten acre plot.
Signed (This is not by Chet) -
W. J. E. W.
[Walter Edlund]
215
Saturday, Aug. 3, 1918
Cleaned barn up good - then got all
ready to go to Hardwick & found that
the dentist wasn't in. Changed duds
& Mr. Anderson, Edgar & I went past
Bert Martin's home - up to an old
saw mill & then on up the hill -
berrying. Got about 25 lbs. When
we got back - or within 5 min.,
Papa, Mamma, Sis & Helen Mills
came along in car. They brought
a watermellon along for Wal, Osc
& me. They looked the barn
over, & met Mr. Anderson.
Saw Wal after chores. He
finished his scenario.
Had few things to eat.
Wal walked down quite
a ways with me.
216
Sunday, Aug. 4, 1918
At 10:30, Papa came after me from
Hardwick. Wal was with him. We
went on up the road for Oscar, for
his bike broke. Then to Hardwick where
Mamma, Sis & Helen Mills awaited
us. Went up to Walden where Uncle
Carrol & family joined us. Rode to
S. Johnsbury & from there to
Willoughby Lake. Dinner - then
home. Gave Osc his water-
mellon.
After chores Wal & I went to
Church. Lawrence went along
with us.
Home at 9:30.
WAL
AND
OSC
217
Monday, Aug. 5, 1918
Hoed all day. Edgar's folks came
in eve. Drew sawdust at
noon.
Wal came over at 7:30.
I was to be down to Colburn's at
8:15, but we cut some green
feed, so didn't get down until
Wal had come in from his
swim.
Took good bath. Bed early.
WAL
218
Tuesday, Aug. 6, 1918
Left here for Hardwick at 10:15.
Saw Wal. He wanted me to buy
him a magazine. I did. I got
my tooth filled & did some jobs
for Mr. & Mrs. Anderson. The
old plug was kind of lame, but
I made good time both ways. Got
a little fruit. Saw Wal after supper.
We had a lunch down in the
field. Wal was telling me about
his "cool thousand" he was
going to make.
Had one fine day.
Letter from Papa & Leah.
219
Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1918
After chores Wal called me up. I
went over to Root's. He, Gwen &
I took one rig. Had good time
on way over to picnic @ Will
Anderson's father's sugar bush.
Wal & I went off alone. Wal wanted
to write a scenario, but we got
to fooling. Ate lunch with
the Roots' & Fairbanks. Osc didn't
go. On way back Wal & I rode
alone. Stopped at store in E.
Crafts. & I bought some junk.
We had great sport.
Saw Charles Root after
supper. Papa's maple sugar
O. K. Walt & I had great
sport fooling. Walked part
way down roade with Mr.
Colburn.
One great day
220
Thursday, Aug. 8, 1918
Mr. Anderson went to Hard-
wick for grain. I picked
peas most of day.
Milked before Mr. Ander-
son got back. He didn't
get home 'til 8:00.
Wrote letters a little, &
read.
Bed early.
Didn't see Wal today.
Icecream 3 times
today.
Good, too!
Peas & new potatoes
still strong. We eat one
vegetable until it's all
gone, then start another.
221
Friday, Aug. 9, 1918
Rain, so I cleaned the barn;
pulled nails out of boards, &
swept the cobwebs off the sky.
- or barn. SOME nice job.
Unloaded grain after dinner.
Mr. Bilton & Edgar left on
auto trip. They to be gone
until Tues.
Went down & saw Wal
after supper. We had one
grand roughouse. Pd. Mr.
Chas. Root for 107 lbs. sugar
@ 23¢ per lb.
Wal & I had one grd.
time.
222
Saturday, Aug. 10, 1918
After chores I had one grand
time catching 3 calves. It
took some time. The
pigs got loose. It was
REAL sport trying to catch
them. Prof. Colburn, Mr.
Anderson & I went berrying
up by Bert's home again.
Had dinner & good luck.
Mr. Colburn was the best
picker.
Got done chores at little
late. Wal was tired, loading
manure all day. We
went to the Common to
get some stuff for tomorr-
ow.
Had good day of it.
WAL
223
Sunday, Aug. 11, 1918
Got done chores late - probably
because I woke up late. Met
Wal & Lawrence down the road.
Osc didn't come over. Bike prob-
ably out of commission. We
went to Colburn's. Wal & I went
canoeing first. Then for a
swim. Wal led in "setting
up" exercises. Then lunch.
We made some grape juice.
Wal drank too much. Wal
& I came up to my room &
read magazines. Had good
time. I walked down with
him a ways. Cows all at gate.
Milked 12. Hurried, too. Then
to Church - without supper.
Wal & Lawrence walked down
a ways with me. Then supper.
Bed at 10:30. Thunder
showers coming.
224
Monday, Aug. 12, 1918
Hot
After chores I hitched up Dan & Mr.
Colburn & I went up to the berry
patch. We arrived there just at
noon, & so ate our lunch. We
struck a peachy place to pick
- at first, but soon picked it
out. The H2O was ankle deep - plus
- in some places. Left our grounds
at 4:30. Had grand time. Got
thru chores late, so didn't get
started for Wal's. He came down,
tho. We had little visit. Wal
scribbled off some junk, & we
claimed a "cool 2,000" - but
that's all! I'm tired -
so is Wal.
225
16
Hot
Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1918
After chores Will & I went over
to his father's to help hay. We
got in 5 loads. I may go over
tomorrow. Nice letter from
Leah. Mr. Colburn went
fishing down to the Black R.
& caught some fine perch.
He showed them to me
while I was milking. Wal
& I plan to go down & make
him a visit tomorrow -
told him so.
Wrote few notes, then
warbled to bed.
226
Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1918
Did chores all forenoon.
Went to Mill Village for
Dan (horse). She wasn't
shod, so had 20 min. to
"see the town." Visited in
blacksmith shop. Thunder
shower. Biltons returned.
While walking Prof. Colburn
came in barn. He is going
to "farewell party" at
Common. Fred & Wal
invited me to go with
them. Wal & I went
together. Fair time;
sang; music, etc.
REFRESHMENTS.
Bed at 11:30.
Wal walked quite aways
home with me.
WAL
227
Thursday, Aug. 15, 1918
After chores I picked some peas. In
afternoon Will went haying over
to Wilie's. I cut & hauled the "green feed".
Letter from Papa. M. sugar not
there yet. Saw Mr. Colburn in morn.
Wal came over. I had bait dug.
Down to Mr. Colburn's camp.
Got camp fire, roasted & toasted
marshmallows. Then fishing
for bullpout. Wal & I went out
in canoe few rods from
shore. We didn't get a bite,
but had great sport.
Got to bed at 11:30.
Mr. Colburn caught one
good one.
228
Friday, Aug. 16, 1918
Nothing exciting today.
Cut barley all morn & after-
noon.
Fixed fences until 9:00 in
eve. Wrote few notes, then
bed early.
Mr. & Mrs. Edlund sent
me a box of candy.
Note from Leah &
Mother.
229
Saturday, Aug. 17, 1918
Worked in the barley all forenoon.
Sprayed spuds in the afternoon.
Saw Wal in eve. He feeling
bum because he is "teething"
behind.
Bed fairly early.
Wal & I leave for Greens-
boro tomorrow morn at
9:00.
Heavy frost - crops
not hurt tho.
230
"Man who ate rice 1 grain at a time" told
by Mr. Colburn.
Sunday. Aug. 18, 1918
Got thru work so that I was
over to Root's at 9:00. Wal & I
took Topsy & left for Greensboro.
Met Osc at Hayne's Corners,
& we all went to Church in
Greensboro. Dandy service.
Man from Hartford, Conn.
was speaker. Spent pleasant
afternoon there with Fairb-
anks. Took few pictures of
crowd. Sang songs; good
times. Wal & I went down
to Mr. Colburn's after
chores. We fished. Wal
caught 1, Mr. Colburn
4 & me - none, but I
had a big one on my
line that got away. Wal,
Osc & I gave Colburn's a
box of CCC chocolates.
Bed at 11:30.
Mr. Colburn told
some dandy stories.
231
Monday, Aug. 19, 1918
Turned over barley & sprayed
spuds. Saw Mr. Colburn
down in his garden. He
leaves today.
Cleaned barn preparatory
to storing grain.
Spuds sprayed all after-
noon.
Thru chores early. Wrote
few notes & bed at 9:00.
Grand full-moon
night. Almost daylight
out.
232
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1918
Bunched up barley & sprayed
spuds all day. Wal was
weeding corn. Mills tester
here again. Will expects
to cut wheat tomorrow.
Saw Wal after supper -
I mean - chores. He was
writing a letter. Saw Mr.
Root about the maple sugar.
It's off - at last.
Home early. Wrote
Papa & Henry. Bed at
10:00.
tired
One grand eve., alright.
233
Wednesday, Aug. 21, 1918
Worked with scythe all forenoon
on oats. Will got reaper &
started cutting & binding
after dinner. Machine
worked fair, after awhile. I
cut the green feed.
Thru chores early. Visited
on porch, then I wrote a
few notes to some of the
boys.
Bed early - 9:15.
Tired
Found 3 - 4 leaf clovers
today -
I should
worry
Guess Wal was running scythe, too.
Didn't see him today.
234
Thursday, Aug. 22, 1918
Cut wheat all forenoon. Dug
spuds for dinner.
Pitched the barley all
afternoon. Went to the
Common for envelopes
after supper. Wal was
off swimming. Didn't
see him.
Mr. Kehoe has fixed
my U.V.M. stough O. K.
Mother said the maple
sugar arrived O. K.
Bed at 9:30.
tired
Company tomorrow. 2 fried
chicks for dinner then -
oh you company!
235
Friday, Aug. 23, 1918
Got the millet & 1 load of barely in
before dinner. 1 load (last) of
barley after dinner. Then stacked
up the wheat.
Company for dinner. Thus -
fried chicken & icecream.
Doubles on icecream for supper,
too.
Read after supper, & strolled
down to Mill Village.
Wal didn't make me a
visit.
Bed at 9:15.
AWFUL HOT
236
Saturday, Aug. 24, 1918
After chores I went to Craftsbury Village
to get grain & do errands for Will.
Got my haircut while waiting.
Got back at 11:30. Then worked
in wheat field. One barn burned
down in Albany & one near
Craftsbury; 1st Friday eve. & other
Sat. morn.
Showers in afternoon.
Did chores around barn &
got green feed in rain.
To Common in eve.
Saw Wal a minute.
Mr. Chas. Root told me
Osc left today for Burlington.
Spoils my nice plan of
going to Greensboro tomorrow.
Bath - 1st one I've taken
at the house since I've been
here; others at pond.
Wal invited over for dinner tomorrow.
237
Sunday, Aug. 25, 1918
Wal invited over for dinner. Went up
to Root's after chores. Wal, Lawrence
& I went to Church. An "old duffer"
spoke to us. He was awful SLOW. He
kept saying "Do you know W---HY
- ." He was 3/4 of a min. on one short
sentence; I timed him. We survived.
Then Wal came over. We had a
chicken dinner, 2 vegetables & 2 dishes
of icecream, Wal said, "Gee, but that
was a good dinner" - & it was. Wal
& I read magazines after suthat. Then
we fooled some. He came over early
after supper & we went to Colburn's.
Mr. Colburn there, & was just about
to return to Bur. He invited Wal
& me & some other Bur. boys to
take a vacation up there next summer.
He said
we could use his tent & he'd rig
up a boat for us.
"I mean it,
boys, it isn't camouflage"
he said.
Wal, Harriet Colburn & Miss
Howard (from Bur.) went canoeing.
It was great. The moonlight was
grand. Walked down aways with Wal.
238
Monday, Aug. 26, 1918
After chores I drove "Belle" over to the
"back pasture", 3 miles away. Edgar
drove 2 cows. When there we fed the
cows salt. Had good time. It took
us most of morn, too. I ran a scythe
in oats after that. In afternoon, too.
Shower came up after we finished
one piece. I found a 4 leaf clover
just before, too. SOME luck - I'll say.
Got thru chores at 7:10. Went over
to Root's. Saw Fred & Wal & Lawrence.
Wal put some neat's-foot oil on my
shoes. Went to Common. Mailed
letter to Mother & got a box to send
some of my stuff home in. Wal
walked quite a ways home with
me.
Only 4 more work days.
Am planning to see
"Have a Heart" at the Strong
this Sat.
239
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1918
Ran a scythe after morning chores.
Cut oats. Will, too. They cut awful
hard, being lodged. Did same
all afternoon. After chores Wal
came up. We went up in my
room & fooled & had one
grand time. I sure do like
Wall an AWFUL lot. On way
home we got some apples from
Will's orchard.
We had one GRAND eve.
of it.
Wal said that the both
of us were invited to a bonfire
at Colburn's tomorrow eve.
Guess we'll go.
WAL
Corking letter from Dick
Holdstock. Ans'd it in eve.
Bed 10:30.
240
Fair
Wednesday, Aug. 28, 1918
WAL
After chores, got green feed & picked peas.
" dinner Will cut oats with
machine; I used scythe. At 4:00
we started to draw oats. We drew
2 loads & then 2 loads of wheat.
I pitched all. We quit at 6:10.
Wal came over after milking.
He & I went to Colburn's. We had
a fire & toasted marshmallows.
Wal bought some & the Colburn's
had some. Dandy time. We
all told stories around the fire,
after. Wal had auto ride home
with Mr. Perry. Mrs. Anderson
went to Chatauqua in Hardwick.
One grand day. Will says
it's going to rain tomorrow.
OH YOU!
Banged my fingers great today
18-45 bill went thru!
241
17
Thursday, Aug. 29, 1918
Showers
Storm in morn, so we cleaned out the barn
- upstairs. Some job. It took all the
forenoon. Sat around reading paper for
quite awhile after dinner. War news good.
Gov. Graham issue still going strong. Guess
he'll resign. Registered letter from Mother.
Rec'd money O. K. Ran scythe; got green
feed in afternoon. Some job cutting those
wet oats. After chores I finished packing
that box of stuff to send home. Tagged
it & took it up to Common, & mailed it.
Saw Wal. He wasn't thru chores. Saw
Fred, who had been fishing, & was intro-
duced to Edmond. Wal wanted to go
to Common. We went. He mailed a
couple letters, then I came home.
Lawrence Berry had his tonsils &
adnoids removed today. He feeling
bum. Wal was worse. He had to go
after cows & had "hell o' time" getting
them. Bed 10:30. Tired.
242
Friday, Aug. 30, 1918
Worked in the oats all forenoon.
Will cut Markus' wheat in after-
noon. Edgar & I straightened up some
shocks of wheat. Took few photos
down in Wiley Pasture.
After chores I called Wal up.
He came over. I packed my
grips & shaved. We went to Colburn's.
Corn Roast & toasted marshmall-
ows. Dandy time. Wal told a
dandy story.
Left Wal at 11:10. Then
to bed.
WAL
Rec'd check for $44.
243
Saturday, Aug. 31, 1918
Got up at 5:00 - w Had breakfast.
Left Andersons at 5:30. Took
jitney to Hardwick. Train to
Essex Jct. & streetcar to Win-
ooski. Rode home in auto.
Got shampoo, shave & shine
after dinner. Ate plenty of
icecream. Saw Osc a min-
ute.
Went to "Have a Heart"
at Strong with Leah. Good
show. We had a dandy
time.
Aunt Eva & Uncle
Howard came late. They
got here about 2:00.
- WAL -
- OSC -
244
Dandy
Day
Sunday. Sept. 1, 1918
Papa woke me up in morn. After
breakfast I hitched up the mare
& took Papa to the P.O. & the Elk's
Club. "Registration Day" is Sept.
12. That 18-45 takes in me & Papa.
Went for little stroll after
dinner. Mailed note to Wal.
Called Osc up, but he expects
company.
Read after supper.
Bed at 10:00.
Thought PILES of
Osc & Wal.
Had good visits with Uncle
Howard & Aunt Eva.
245
Dandy Day
Monday, Sept. 2, 1918
Went over to Grandpa's in morn. He
not looking or feeling very well.
After dinner Uncle Howard,
Aunt Eva, Papa, Mother, Sis & me
plus Aldridge rode up to Barnet,
where we could see the Conn. River
& New Hampshire. Stopped at a sulphur
spring & got some water for Grand-
pa; drank, ourselves, too. Supper
in Hardwick - only 10 miles
from Wal! Wish I could have
seen HIM.
Got home late & awful
tired.
OSC
&
WAL
246
FAIR
Tuesday, Sept. 3, 1918
Downstreet in forenoon on errands.
Saw Grandpa. He still feeling bum.
Called Osc up. Plan to see him
this eve. Saw 2nd Lieut. Meyers Booth.
He been to officers' Training Camp.
Arranged for enlargement of photo
for
of
Wal. Guess it will be a peach.
Saw Osc in eve.
Bed early.
247
Wednesday, Sept. 4, 1918
Rode motorcycle in morn.
Wrote Wal, giving him
information about the music
that's up to Roots.
Went to Maj. with Uncle
Howard, Aunt Eva, Mother &
I. Good show; M. Pickford
in "How could you Jean?".
Saw Grandpa.
Bed early -
Read
248
Thursday, Sept. 5, 1918
Read, write, rode.
Saw Hugh
Bed early
249
Friday, Sept. 6, 1918
Read, rode & loafed.
Nothing exciting.
500 after supper
250
Saturday, Sept. 7, 1918
Uncle Howard tried to ride
the motorcycle. He succeeded
- a little.
Wal came home. Called
him up. Rode down on my
motorcycle to see him. Had
little visit with him. Plan
to see him this eve. To show
with Un. H & Aunt E., Marian,
& Mother. Fair show.
Saw Wal in eve. Didn't
get much chance to visit
he so busy.
Motorcycle tip-top.
Enlargement of Wal
beyond expectations.
251
Sunday, Sept. 8, 1918
Took Papa around on his
rounds. Grandpa not
feeling O. K.
Saw Stub in afternoon.
We hoofed it to Queen City
Park. Got a few cabbages.
Then to White's. We visited,
remained to supper. I
wiped dishes after; Stub &
Leah sang; Ruth & I
had a spell down - .
Stub left at 8:00, then Leah
joined the spelling bee.
Good time & to bed at
11:00. Filled in on game
of cards when I got home,
so Sis could go to bed.
Didn't see Wal.
Saw Mr. & Mrs. Wood.
252
Monday, Sept. 9, 1918
Ran motorcycle all morn.
Wal PERHAPS will come
up in afternoon. He
didn't. Saw Prof. Kehoe,
Grandpa & Prof Swift in
morn. Saw Dick Burns
& Wal in eve. Wal & I
strolled around; went to
Strong. Couldn't start
motorcycle. Tried until
11:00. Then left it
in Hugh's garage.
SOME time !?!
253
Tuesday, Sept. 10, 1918
Planned to go after my motor-
cycle in morn, but Frank
so busy, I didn't. Didn't
in afternoon, either, for
Hugh
enry
came home to vote.
Dick Mills called me up in
afternoon. I work for Judge
Darling from 9 until 12:00
this eve.
Wal & I went to Maj.
Was on job. Carried the
returns from City Hall &
F. Press to Judge Darling's
office. On job until 1:30.
Judge lost; Clement won.
Locked out, so got
room at
Hotel VT.
254
Cold
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1918
Got up at 8:30. Went up to house. Mother
then told me she forgot about
my being out last eve.
Short auto ride, Uncle Howard
driving. (Henry's Car).
Went downstreet. Got silk
handkerchief & $2.50 gold piece
for Wal - for tomorrow -
(Wal's Birthday; age 18)
Saw Dad Clark & Mr. Jacobs,
Mack, too.
Saw Wal after. We monkeyed
with my motorcycle, but NO (absolutely)
luck. Wal got kind of tired.
Kicked football down to Howe's.
Saw Hugh. Downstreet - met
Johnnie Patrick. Talked over
'Register'.
Bath & bed early.
255
Wal's Birthday
18-45
registration
Day
Thursday, Sept. 12, 1918
Stuck around house 'til 9:30, writing
postals for BHS 'Register'. Then went
to City Hall to register for Uncle Sam.
Saw Hugh. After dinner, went to
Y.M. Saw Mack. Met Geo. Davenport;
went to Maj. Saw Wal. Aunt Eva & Uncle H.
left in morn by auto to White R. Jct.
Shave & shine, then to Wal's. He
seemed pleased with what I gave him.
Had a dandy supper. Wal, Osc, Hugh,
Dudley, Geo. Davenport, Dick Burns,
Guy Noble & I composed the party.
Then to Maj., after which we had
an auto ride - in Dick's car.
Had good time, but didn't get a
chance to say much to Wal -
Guy did that. However, had
a fine time, especially at the
house.
Bed fairly early.
256
RAIN
Friday, Sept. 13, 1918
Stuck around house; read.
Saw Dad Clark in afternoon.
Had FAIR visit with him.
Called up Wal, but he &
Hugh had an engagement.
Stayed at home after
supper. Bed early.
257
- fair -
18
Saturday, Sept. 14, 1918
Got my motorcycle from Hugh's
garage - in morn. Called
up Wal, but he had plans
made for the afternoon. Got
horse shod; pd $2. Met Mr. Colburn.
Gave him a little lift. Called
Wal up at supper time. Gave
him the enlargement of
himself. Mrs. Edlund very
much pleased with it - as
much as I am! It sure is
one good picture of Wal.
Downstreet. Strolled
around, & me home at
9:00.
Thought PILES
of Wal.
WAL
258
Sunday, Sept. 15, 1918
Took Mother to Church in
wagon, then Sis to Sunday
School. After dinner walk-
ed down to Queen City Park
with Stub. Saw Osc & Wal,
Mr. & Mrs. Edlund & Unsworths.
They went out boating. It was
quite rough; white-caps.
Went to Whites' after supper
- with Stub. We made some
maple sugar candy. I brought
down some of our new music.
Had good time. Left at
10:00.
W A L
O S C
259
evening showers -
Monday, Sept. 16, 1918
Didn't get up AWFUL early - 9:15.
Free Press not here; went after one.
Cleaned up my room & pasted
photographs in album. Called
up Wal. He & Guy to print some
pictures. Downstreet. Had good
visit with Mr. Fuller. Then to
Majestic with Mother. Good
show.
Called up Dick Burns. He
is going to try to give $25 to
the 'Register' to help pay up
the deficit. I HOPE he can
arrange it.
Read more of Wooley's Eng.
Literature. Almost thru, now.
Bed early
tired
Letter from
Nut
Thought of
Osc &
Wal.
260
Showers - heavy in forenoon
Tuesday, Sept. 17, 1918
WAL - WAL - WAL
Went after F. Press in morn. Read.
Pasted photos some. Called Wal
up at noon. He said he'd come
up here at 3:00. He did come
up at 3:30. We went up to my
room & played that game
of solitare. Then we fooled a
little; then I copied Wal's syn-
opsis on the typewriter. We
changed it a little. After that we
had a "push nose" roughouse.
Had DANDY time with the
ol' boy. I sure DO
like Wal.
Got ready for "Turn to
the RT." show at Strong.
Mother, Sis & I went.
Letter from Henry.
The show was Just GREAT!
Thought Piles of my boy WAL
261
afternoon
showers -
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 1918
Took Henry's car out in forenoon.
Got Wal, & we went to Shelburne
& back. Then Wal did a few
errands downstreet. In afternoon
I went down again, & did a
few errands for myself. Took
Mother for a short ride at
5:00 - until 6:00.
Read after supper -
"Turn to the Right." Good
story
s "7 Miles to Arden" Bath
& bed early.
Osc & Wal up for supper
tomorrow eve., & Hugh,
Dud, Stub, Dick Burns
- perhaps - Guy Noble -
up to play cards & have a
sing - general good
time.
262
Fair
WAL
Thursday, Sept. 19, 1918
Went downstreet in forenoon; did
errands. Then to Ethan Allen
Park. Got some twigs to use in
roasting marshmallows. Home.
Went to Maj. with the gang in
afternoon. Exercised the car
& did few errands. Met Osc &
Dud. Took little spin & took
them home. Brought Osc & Wal
up here for supper.
Mack left for Boston to join
Canadian army. Mr. Winslow
in town.
Osc, Wal, Dud, Hugh, Dick
Burns, Guy and I played cards,
then icecream & sing. The
bunch left at 11:15, or so.
They said they had a good
time. Hope so. I did.
WAL
263
RAIN
RAIN,
RAIN
All DAY
Friday, Sept. 20, 1918
WALT
or
WAL
Went to Y. M. & had a good visit
with Mr. Winslow. Mr. B.h. Clark
will be in No. Craftsbury tomorrow &
Sunday. He's going to speak there.
"Winny" may get a job teaching in
B.H.S. Hope so. Called Wal up at
noon. He planned to stay home.
Wanted him to come up. Drove
car to Library, Jane McIntosh
gave me a half yr's subscrip-
tion to Register. Saw Osc. Gave
him a little lift. Had chat
with Truman, too. Sure
wish that Wal & I could have
had some fun - some-
where.
Read SOME after
supper. Bed & bath
early.
WAL
264
My boy
Saturday, Sept. 21, 1918
WAL
WAL
Went down to Y. Mr. Winslow & I had
a fine visit. Then I helped him do
up a little work he wanted to do. Called
up Wal after dinner. He had to split
wood. I drove over to Frat. Saw "Oswald".
Went after Wal at 4:10. We went down-
street to do errand, then home.
Wal & I played a few games of solitare,
then we had ONE GRAND
rough -'EM UP.
We sure DID have one dandy
time. Gave Wal xo - told him
I liked HIM some. Wanted him
to stay to supper. He had planned
to go to the "Ole Boy" show at Strong
so didn't want to stay.
Saw Mr. Winslow after supper.
Had good chat with him. Thought
PILES
OF
MY BOY
WAL
265
SHOWERS
Sunday, Sept. 22, 1918
Hung around house in forenoon,
reading. After dinner I called up
Wal. He went to the "Ole Boy" show
at the Strong. He said it was good.
He & Osc pack up to go to Eden Pond
tomorrow - camping. Dick Burns,
Guy & Dud go, too. They get off
at Hyde Park - only 7 miles from
No. Craftsbury. Took Mother out
thru Holt's & down thru the property
of the Epis. Institute. Had dandy
ride. Thought PILES of MY
boy, WAL.
Sure will miss him.
WAL
WAL
WAL
WAL
WAL
266
RAIN - RAIN - RAIN, & then SOME!
Wal
Monday, Sept. 23, 1918
Wal
~Wal~Wal~Wal~
Wrote, mostly, in the morn After
dinner I went down to Ezra
Horton's Office & had him help
me fill out my questionnaire.
I then mailed it. Wanted Hugh
to come up, but he had to work.
Wal, Osc, & the gang went camping
this morn.
Hugh & I went to Maj.
after supper. He took me.
Took Mother out for a
little ride after dinner
- in AUTO.
Thought of WAL
piles.
WAL
WAL
MY OWN
BOY
267
Showers
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 1918
Made SOME plans for going up
to Eden Pond.
Took Mother out in after-
noon; on her errands &
then down No. Avenue aways.
Gave "Mack" a little
fresh air, too.
Was at home after suppper.
READING
OSC & WAL
Olden Paris back -
268
~ Fair -
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 1918
Bought some junk to take with
me up to Eden Pond. Am going
tomorrow, if all goes well.
Saw Mrs. Edlund after
dinner. She is going to send
some stuff up to the boys.
Olden's eye is a little worse, so
he won't go up with me.
Went to see Doug. Fairbanks
in afternoon with Mother.
Good show.
Got the steak & kisses from
Mrs. Edlund; then met Mr.,
Mrs. & Olden Paris. Gave
them a "lift" to the Maj.
Thought PILES of
WAL & OSC
269
RAIN
POUR
Thursday, Sept. 26, 1918
Left Burlington at 8:30
by auto,
bound for
Eden. It was pouring! The roads
were fair until we got to Johnson.
We had to go on 2nd for quite aways.
Got up to Eden Mills at 11:00.
Found the pond, & got a farmer
to guide us. Saw Osc, Wal, Dick
Burns, Dud & Geo. Davenport.
Played cards.
Helped Dick Burns get
supper.
Cards after supper. I
skun Wal.
Cold & awful wet.
Slept good.
270
Boats & docks out 15 ft. from
shore.
Friday, Sept. 27, 1918
It rained all day today, too. Wal
the cook. He & I went out in
the sail boat. Had great time.
Awful job getting back against
the wind, for "Elsie" leaked
like a son of a gun. Played
indoor games all afternoon,
& poker after supper. Bed
early. Wal sure IS some
cook! We had 3 square
meals. It snowed in morn.
The lake has risen 4 ft.
in 24 hrs. - & still going
strong!
Cut some wood today.
It's my job.
Sang songs before
going to bed.
Having FINE time.
Geo. & Guy still sing their
specials: "Sapolis".
271
Sunshine in morn.
Saturday, Sept. 28, 1918
Had good breakfast. After Walt & I had
a little "rough-'em-up". Then Dick
& Wal took the motor boat & went to
the village. Geo. & Guy & Dud & Osc rigged
up sail boats. I cut wood & cleared
camp. Walt & I had sport fooling,
afterwards. Good time.
It rained in afernoon. Walt
& I dug worms, preparing for a
fishing trip. Got plenty. Dud, Wal &
I went out for an hr. or so. Didn't
get a bite. Osc, Dick & I went to
village in eve. to meet Mr. Paris
& Olden. They didn't come.
When we got back the fellows
were playing poker. Guy had
headache.
Talked "Religion" later.
Bed at 11:00.
272
Showers
Sunday, Sept. 29, 1918
Had an early breakfast, & all of us
fellows, except Guy, started for
Belvidere Mt. - To see the asbestos
mines. We went part way in the
motorboat. After we had been gone
an hr., the
it
began to rain. Found the
asbestos mines, all right, & climbed
around. Had dandy time. Black
cat followed us all around. We took
a lunch with us. Marched back
quite a ways in military style. Had
sport. Had a GOOD supper. Guy,
Geo. & I went for the milk
We walked over.
I told a couple
ghost
stories while
we were in bed. Osc said he'd
had enough. Had dandy
time. It was 11:00 before
we dozed off.
273
1st whole day of fair
weather.
19
Monday, Sept. 30, 1918
Got up early. Did some tall packing
up. Breakfast & dinner at 11:00.
After that we packed up the dishes.
The house was locked, & we got
into the motorboat & started for
Eden Mills. Wal, Geo., Dick & I
put up the motorboat. Wal & I
fooled a pile, & had sport. Dick
& I locked him in the garage
where we put the motorboat engine.
Stalled around Eden Mills. Took stage
to Hyde Park. 1 1/2 hrs. wait there.
Osc, Geo. Dud & I "saw the town".
Bumped into Seward French. He
took us thru the High. He the Prin.
We visited. Met Marsh Byington
on train. We visited - Dud, too.
Odlen & Hugh up to Essex Jct. to
meet us. Home at 9:15.
Bed early -
274
FAIR
SUNSHINE
Tuesday, Oct. 1, 1918
Went down to Y. Saw Mack. Met
Osc, Wal, Guy & Geo. Davenport. After
dinner I went down to the
Edlund's. Wal left for U.V.M. a
little before I got there. I had a
ride up in a Stanley Steamer. Got
in line for my exam, but the
crowd was so big I couldn't have
it then. Am going Thurs. Wal
& the gang, too.
Went to Edlunds in eve. To
develope a film. Wal & I did
those we took up to Eden Pond &
thereabouts. Had good time
with the boy.
Pd Guy the $2.00 to pay for
the "feed" at Eden. 12 meals
for $2.00. Heap cheap.
Bath & bed early.
WAL
275
showers
WAL
Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1918
WAL
WAL
Called on Grandpa in morn, but he
not awake. Went to Y. & saw Mr.
Clark & Mack. Got some Liberty
Bond posters. Put 3 up in my
room. Called Wal up at noon.
He's going to bring my film up.
Read some "A Merchant From
Venice." Wal came while I was
shaving. We visited about develop-
ing & printing. I let him take
some of my stuff. Walked down
a ways with him - To Union.
It was 4:00, then. Went to Y. &
had visit with B.N. Went on
errands, & he treated me to
a sundae. Saw Stub, & Mrs.
Wood, too. Influenza still going
strong. Bulgaria given over
amunition. Germans on the run.
Read some of Jas. W. Riley's poems
& listened to Victrola - in eve.
Bed early.
276
- showers - per as usual -
Thursday, Oct. 3, 1918
Went to Med. building for phys. exam.
Wal, Guy, & 2 other fellows were
there. Bill Creaser came in later.
I got by my exam O. K., with
nothing the matter - except 4
teeth which haven't come in yet!
Saw Lyman Orton. He said Kenny
was across, now. He's going to
U.V.M. this yr. Saw "Teck"
Wilcox,
too. He's
going across next Mon.
Went to Y. in afternoon,
rode motorcycle, & read. Wanted
Wal to come up after supper, but
he was doing down to Guy's.
Played "500" a little.
Nearly finished reading "A
Merchant From Venice."
Bath & bed early.
277
Fair
SUNSHINE
"She opened the door, &
influenza"
Friday, Oct. 4, 1918
One of Mrs.
Deyettes'
Went downstreet in morn on errand.
Saw "Mack" for a little while. In
afternoon I took some magazines
down to the Armory; ours & Mrs.
Edlund's. College doesn't open
next wk. Wed. because of this in-
fluenza. Auto ride to Shelburne
& back with Mother & Sis. Then
I got ready to go to supper down to
Guy's. Stopped for Osc & Wal. Had a
dandy supper, & fine time. Lee Ramsey,
Guy, Geo. Davenport, Dud Platka,
Osc, Wal, Hugh, Dick Burns,
Olden Paris & I were there. We sang
songs, Dud playing piano, & then Lee
& Dick got their autos & took us for
a spin to Shelburne. We serenaded
Mrs. Deyette, & she came out &
visited with us.
Dud told her his theory
& she said it was ALL
wrong! (1/2 time stunt) We had a dandy time.
Guess she was glad to see us, too. Then
to Churchill's. Home at 11:00. One
fine day & GRAND eve. !!!
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RAIN
AGAIN!
Saturday, Oct. 5, 1918
Remained at home all forenoon,
reading. After dinner I went
down to Mr. Russell's office to see
about my entering college. I had
taken phys. exam up to U.V.M., &
was to sign some papers. Didn't, tho,
for my U.V.M. papers hadn't come
down, yet. Saw Hugh. Went down
to his house. Dud came over, &
we played poker. Dud, Osc, Wal,
Guy, Dick Burns, Olden Paris,
Hugh & I played poker down
to Hugh's after supper. Dandy
time. I won at our table. Osc,
Hugh, Dud & I were at that
table. Wal won at the other
table. Dud played some, for us.
Didn't see much of Wal.
Home at 10:30.
Light refresh-
ments
served.
WAL
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RAIN!!!!
& then more
RAIN
WAL
Sunday, Oct. 6, 1918
WAL
Fed the old plug; started furnace
fire, & hauled the wood for fire-
places. Called up Wal. He said he'd
write to me. Hope he does. Called
up Stub. He & I to go down to White's
after dinner. Met Stub on Cor.
Union & Maple. Stub went on an
errand. Then to White's. Mrs.
White was - or has been - very
busy doing little things for the
sick soldiers. I saw one fellow
taken into the Neighborhood House.
We sang songs - Leah played.
Mrs. took Allen & I over
their new property. Then Stub
& I played a few games of pool.
Had dandy time. Home
at 6:30. Puttered with the
furnace. Read after supper.
Bath - & to bed early
WAL
Wal planned to leave for Charlotte on
apple picking job - Osc, too.
280
FAIR AND SUNSHINE
WAL
Monday, Oct. 7, 1918
Read in forenoon. German Peace Offer -
again, only on Pres. Wilson's terms. Got
my Liberty Bond button at the bank. They
were all out when I bought my bond.
Wal called me up at noon. He & the bunch
didn't go down to Charlotte to pick apples.
Wal has my pictures ready: those taken
at Eden. Got a big pile of music to take
to the Armory & Episcople Church. Worked
over on Loomis St. - bossing a job on
fixing up the house, which is to be
rented this wk. Franklin Aldrich
goes to Pottsdam, N.Y. next week.
Mother gave him a sweater. Called
up Wal after supper. Hope to see
him soon. He's going to work for
his father all this week. Read
some of "Twelfth Night" & "The
Crisis." Bed early - tired.
WAL
281
FAIR
SUNSHINE
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1918
Stuck a few snapshots in my album.
Read, took some tools over to the
house on Loomis St. Got the
moulding over to Winooski. The
varnish not dry yet, so couldn't
get upstairs.
Rode motorcycle in afternoon.
Took the old music down to Epis-
copal Church.
Played poker with Papa &
Henry - after supper.
After Henry quit, Papa won.
Bed at 11:30.
Signed up my papers down
to Russell's Office in morn.
282
FAIR
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1918
Worked over to house on Loomis St.
morn. & afternoon. Mother came
over about 3:00. I varnished the
parlor floor & put the moulding up
in one of the rooms.
Called Wal up after supper. He
said he'd come up for a little while.
He did, & he brought me a birthday
present, thinking today my birthday.
I didn't open the box. Am saving
it until the day College opens.
Played a few of the new records,
& then Wal had to beat it,
for he was tired from his
job at the factory.
Walked down quite a
ways with him. Had good
time with the boy. He said
I could "rough him up" the
next time he comes up.
WAL
283
Thursday, Oct. 10, 1918
Went over to house on Loomis
St. Hung one door, myself. Varnish
not yet entirely dry.
Took Mother for ride
in afternoon.
"Dotty" from the mts. (Mansfield)
here for supper.
Helen Mills up after
supper. Mother, Henry,
Dorothy & I played 500.
Dick Burns invited me
down to his house for
supper this Sat. @ 6:30.
Will be there with bells
on.
Thought PILES
of
WAL
284
Fair
Friday, Oct. 11, 1918
Finished up the job over on Loomis
St. Read more of "The Crisis."
Joe Johnson was over for dinner.
I introduced him to the motorcycle,
& after he had stalled 2 or 3 times
- & I
had gone
went to the rescue - he
got so he could ride. He rode
to Shelburne twice - out the
Williston road & to Winooski.
Then he busted a link
in the chain & hoofed it home.
I had sport watching him.
5:30 when he left. May
see Wal tomorrow afternoon.
Auto ride to Mallett's
Bay & back by Summerland
Hollow with Henry, Mother,
Sis - Dot Adams. Home at
8:45. Dandy eve. to ride.
WAL
285
Fair
cloudy.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 1918
Did odd jobs. Read "The Crisis."
One gud book. Went down-
street on errand. Papa came
back at noon. Frank Aldrich
goes to Pottsdam next Mon.
U.V.M. opens next Wed. Am
GLAD.
Mrs. White & Leah came
up in afternoon. Had DANDY
time with Mrs. Saw Leah
SOME.
Took Mother downstreet
on errand. Fed horse; did
chores, & got ready to go down
to Dick Burns for supper.
The "gang" invited. Osc, Wal, Geo.
Howe, Hugh, Dud, Lee Ramsey, Guy,
Olden Paris, Dick Burns & I composed
the party. Sis had surprise party
for Dot Smith.
Hugh stayed over night with me.
GND time at Burns'.
286
Fair
Sunday, Oct. 13, 1918
afternoon
shower
Got up at 9:00. Fire was out under
the heater. Hugh left at 11:00. I
read the remainder of forenoon.
Went after Sunday Paper after
dinner. Kaiser & German people
accept Pres. Wilson's Peace Terms.
Read in afternoon. Told Leah
I wouldn't be down.
Stub out somewhere, too.
Bath & to bed early.
287
Fair
WAL
Monday, Oct. 14, 1918
WAL
WAL
WAL
Everything O. K. Frank left us today
to go to Pottsdam, N.Y. to a mech-
anical school. U.V.M. again post-
poned until Wed. the 23rd. Went
downstreet; met Wal. He's going
apple picking tomorrow - he said.
Hope to see him before he goes. Osc
going, too. Went downstreet on an
errand, & dropped into Y. Saw Mr.
Clark. His mother has hardening of
the arteries. He's going home with her
tomorrow. Mr. Clark treated me in Church.
Home. Wal came up at 4:50. I gave
him the photos I had printed for him.
Then, after visiting some, we got on
the bed & fooled a little. I sure DO
like Wal an AWFUL lot. He left at
5:45. Had to go home because of company.
I walked down quite a ways with him.
Bed early - thinking of MY boy,
WAL
Wal! Wal! Wal!
288
WAL
FAIR
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 1918
WAL
Hung around house in forenoon.
Read more of "The Crisis." Osc &
Wal left for Charlotte, to pic apples.
They'll be gone the rest of the
wk. Bought a trunk after dinner.
Also some pajamas & socks. Then
took the mare out for an hr. or
so. Saw O. Paris - passed him.
Had good visit with Mack. Mr.
Clark has gone home with his
Mother; back Wed. Or Thurs.
Played "pitch" before supper,
& 500 after. Papa and I won
at 500.
Saw Hugh few min. after
dinner.
Hope College opens soon.
Thought of WAL a good
many times today. Hear
Stub's loafing around for
a wk. or so.
But IT'S
WAL for me!
289
J.F.G.
WAL
20
FAIR
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 1918
FLOYD
GANTZ
WAL
After doing the morning chores I started
raking the leaves. SOME job. Papa hired
a Mr. Whitney to run the car & help ar-
ound the house. We both worked on
the lawn in afternoon. Got the front
& side raked & I carted some of them
away. Got one PEACHY letter from
Floyd Gantz. Sure WAS glad to
hear from HIM. Thought a PILE
of WAL, too. Pee.Dee. tired in eve.
Read some.
Wrote to:
Sim Greene.
Played "500" until 11:00. Just
2 games.
WAL
290
FAIR
Thursday, Oct. 17, 1918
Went downstreet on errands, in
morn. Wrote to Floyd. Thought of
WAL
Cleaned out 2 bureau drawers
1st part of afternoon. Then
took mare out for an hr. or so.
Met Sis down on Shelburne
Rd. Took her home, coming
thru Holt's Woods.
Downstreet. Got my
leggins which were being
repaired.
Wrote to Nick Hill
Sim Greene
&
Jack Cameron
Started letter to Prof. Eno.
Bed early.
291
Friday, Oct. 18, 1918
Stuck around house in forenoon.
Blacked the harness & greased
the wheels to wagon.
Took Mother out after
dinner. We went thru East
Woods & Oak Ledge. It was
cloudy & damp. I enjoyed it,
but Mother preferred dry
roads rather than crossing
muddly fields.
Got Wal's scenario in
afternoon. Read it & made
some necessary corrections.
"500" after supper.
Bed early
WAL
292
ONE GREAT DAY
Saturday, Oct. 19, 1918
Worked around house in fore-
noon. Copied Wal's scenario, or
synopsis - for him. Mailed
same after dinner. Mr.
Stinson up for dinner. I
read most of afternoon.
Called up Mrs. Edlund. She said
Osc & Wal will be back from
Charlotte in eve. Called up
Stub. Made arrangements
to go to White's tomorrow eve.
We'll have popcorn & marsh-
mallows. U.V.M. - S.A.T.C. -
end of it, opens next Wed;
influ, or no Flu. Henry went
to Stowe for over Sun. Drove
car to Shelburne & back in
afternoon, & downstreet
in eve. O. K. Got an
"American" mag. Thought
OF
WAL
293
Showers
Sunday, Oct. 20, 1918
WAL
Osc expects to go back to Charlotte to pick
apples; Wal enters S.A.T.C. - same as me.
Called Wal up in morn. Had dandy
chat with him. He got my letter O. K.
& guess he was satisfied with work
I did. We plan to see each other to-
morrow - probably in afternoon.
Want HIM to come up for supper.
Thought of him a PILE. Drove car
in afternoon to buy papers &
candy & cigars for Papa. Fixed fur-
nace, fed horse, & got wood for
fireplace - then to White's.
Supper there. We played pool in
attic, sang around piano, made
popcorn & then toasted marsh-
mallows. Dandy time. Saw
Mrs. White quite a bit, & Mr.
a little.
Bath & bed at 10:15.
Thought PILES of
WAL
294
WAL
FAIR
Monday, Oct. 21, 1918
WAL
MOTHER
Went downstreet in forenoon. Bought
2 shirts (khaki - @ $5 per), and some
union suits. Then called on Dr.
Taggart. He filled 3 teeth, & cleaned them.
Met Mr. Clark, & had dandy chat
with him. Stuck around house after
dinner for awhile. Then went down-
street on errand for Mother - to get
some cream for the cake she made.
Saw Wal. He came up at 6:15, & he
said he'd come up early. Fizzle no.
1. Played victrola. After supper
we went up to my room. Wal wanted
to talk about his old play. Fizzle
no. 2. Then he wanted to write
(at my suggestion - earlier in eve)
to F. Playe's Corp. & tell them about
our wondrous efforts. Fizzle no. 3.
We argued & scrapped. Walked
down with him at 9:00!!!
Mother's cake was GRAND!!!
295
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 1918
Did errands downstreet; marked
my clothes.
Went downstreet with Mother.
Auto ride after.
Roughoused some "Frosh"
after supper until 10:00.
296
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 1918
Down to Russell's office at 8:30. Marched
up to U.V.M. Wal & I sent to Sigma Phi
house. Got 3 blankets & 1 tick. Filled
tick. Peachy dinner at "hash house."
Went to A.T.O. house for barracks.
Wal, Dud, Hugh & I had room to-
gether. Spent dandy eve. Cold, tho.
The signal corps & mech. school
fellows all yelled "Oh you'll like
it," while we were marching to
supper.
Letter from Floyd Gantz.
297
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1918
Up at 6:30. Waited table at noon. In-
spection for Flu, same as usual.
Played cards in afternoon. Called
up Mother to have poker chips
sent down.
Truman around a pile.
Changed room again. Wal,
Hugh & I still together.
Had fine argument in eve.
about Burl. vs. N.York. Good
way to pass the time.
Had sing - all of us early
in eve. Some fellows sung
funny song solos. Good time.
Slept dandy. Warm
enough this eve. Strong my
Corpl.
Norman Sgt. of barracks.
298
Friday, Oct. 25, 1918
I was acting corporal of our squad
today, as Strong was orderly here.
Inspection after break.; physical
& barracks. Read manual of arms.
Got $10,000 Gov't insurance in
afternoon; $6.50 per month. Fooled
with Wal quite a bit.
Bought some stuff of "Joe"
from Wood's. Our Frat bunch
chipped in 15¢ on football & also
got candy. etc. from Wood's amount-
ing to $27.00. Some hungry bunch.
Awful strict quarantine; can't
even go out front of bks. Dandy
meals all day.
Wrote few letters. Bed
10:30.
Ready, too.
Innoculation for pneumonia
tomorrow.
299
showers
Saturday, Oct. 26, 1918
Slept fine last eve. After breakfast - usual
Flu inspection. Sgt. Norman was sick after
morning inspection. Whit Sawyer took chg.
of the company. Shaved. Used Wal's
shaving cream. Good stuff.
Took Flu innoculation at 3:00.
Hike later. Several fellows fainted
away.
Played cards a little.
Fooled with Wal a little.
Papa sent over a big bag of
apples. Treated bunch.
Mother said Henry a little sick.
Sing in eve. Norman well
again. He's a dandy fellow.
300
Sunday, Oct. 27, 1918
Not up until after 7:00. Norman out again, but
Wal & Hugh took Wood back to barracks from
messshack. He sick again. Bought papers.
Brought Wood's 3 meals down to him. After
reading Wal & I had a pile of fun fooling.
Saw Mr. Platka, Bob & Olney Hill. Mrs.
Edlund & Mr. came over in afternoon.
Saw them few min.
Got 2nd Flu inoculation
Read in afternoon & sang & read in
eve.
Saw Mother & Sis go by in car.
Took dandy bath in morn.
Wal busted his pipe (.$75) & threw
it away.
Last eve. at A.T.O. House.
301
Monday, Oct. 28, 1918
Breakfast - after which Wal & I had our
usual good time. Inspected for Flu. After
dinner my 3rd innoculation for Flu.
Wanted to exercise with Wal & "rough him
up." As we started we had to march to
hdqrs. Then we all had to change our
quarters. I went to Phi Delt House; Wal
(temporarily) to Owl. Dud & Hugh off some-
where, too. All separated. Gee but I'm
sorry. Wal & all of us were getting to like it
down there to A.T.O. Norman went crazy.
He went to station - bound for Washington
& then for Germany. They took him to
Post Hospital. Saw Wal at supper time.
Signed pay roll at 11:00. Bed tired.
I sure will miss Wal.
Called up the folks to let them know
where I am
WAL
Saw Osc & Geo. Davenport
while on
bike.
302
Fair
Tuesday, Oct. 29, 1918
Saw Wal at breakfast. Gave him an apple -
almost the last of the bunch. Got a few
orders in morn. Went to Chapel, but no-
body there - that is, no Prof. Also went
to a class at 2:00, but no Prof. there.
Read some, & borrowed a few mag-
azines & papers. I got the F. Press. Played
cards with Jenkins, Bill Creaser &
Warren. Had sport. Played after
supper some, too. The fellows
played tricks on Don. Beach; stuffed
him. Had my wash taken away.
Wrote several postals. Tired in
eve. Showers.
Sure DID miss not having
Wal around.
Hope classes start soon.
I'm to be in infantry. Truman
wont be in Med. end of it, he
said.
WAL
303
Wednesday, Oct. 30, 1918
Everything O. K. in morn. Was called over to
Lieut. Baldwin's office to report about Field
Art. Officer's Tr. Camp. No classes all day.
Took pneumonia innoculation. After
that I saw Wal a little. First time I had
to chat with him since our change
of barracks. Played cards & read. After
supper some of the fellows were called
over to headquarters for that camp.
I wasn't among them. Truman &
Ted Pease were.
Bed - tired - at 10:30.
Thought PILES of Wal.
Called up folks at noon. Henry
better.
My arm a little sore in eve.
304
Thursday, Oct. 31, 1918
316
Nothing especial all morn, except that 43
fellows left for an art. camp at Zachry Taylor,
Kentucky. Truman went. Saw Wal
some. Saw Papa & told him about Truman's
leaving. He went after Grandpa &
the rest - to go to station. Jenkins
went, too. I moved down into the K.E.
room with Bill Creaser & Warren.
No class in afternoon. Went to Owl
House. Saw Wal. We fooled some,
& then strolled around. Took dandy
shower over to Owl House in morn.
Us fellows get $10 per month from
the State. We drilled a little at noon.
Saw Sis in afternoon. She brought some
wash rags over. Needed them, alright.
Wal moved over here at about 6:00. He h[as]
a bed in the attic. After supper I went
over to Owl House & helped him move.
Took another bath. Slept fairly
well.
Bill & I skun Warren & Wal
a game of bid whist. Sport.
305
21
Friday, Nov. 1, 1918
Went to Mil. Law Class to W. R. Austin in morn.
We lined up according to height - the
Whole Co. C. I'm in the 13th squad -
no. 1 front rank. We did facings. Saw the
chauffeur - Mr. Whitney, & he said he
bumped into the Clement's car. Not much
damage, tho. Wal & I kicked the football
& fooled some. Went over to the Delta
Psi House; nobody home.
Played 500 after supper. One
game - until 10:10. Then bed.
WAL
306
Saturday, Nov. 2, 1918
Inspection in morn; personal & barracks.
Lieut. Baldwin was awful strict. He found
a little plaster in 1 corner of our room.
No class in morn. Kicked football some.
After mess we lined up alphabetically for
innoculation. It was after 4:00 when
I was thru. Typhoid & small pox. My
arm got SOME sore towards supper time.
Everybody just the same. Wal & I went
up to Canteen. I got some shoe polish &
stuff. Saw Osc a few minutes while up
to Med. College. 5 fellows - including
Drown, to leave for Camp Lee, soon.
Listened to fellow play a claxaphone
before supper. Arm still aches SOME!
Y.M.C.A. entertainment in new drill
hall at 8:00. Movies, speakers, songs.
Doug. Fairbanks in movies. Apples & smokes
given to us. Dud Platka played the piano.
Had fair time. Arm awful sore.
WAL
307
Sunday, Nov. 3, 1918
Got up at 6:30, & dressed & out for roll call at
6:45. Quite a few fellows late. Wal & I laid
around up in his room most of morn. Had
dandy time. At noon Wal & I arranged to
sit at same table. Dandy meal; icecream.
Our room did fatigue duty in morn. After
dinner Osc came over for short time. Was
glad to see him. Had to keep our 5 ft.
distance, tho. Started our autobiogra-
phies after dinner. Had dandy time.
Got mine done. Wal & I then went
up in attic & fooled - doing tricks, etc.
White mark on my arm, due to the
typhoid stuff, I guess. SOME sore arm.
Had sport with Bill Creaser & Gimp Warren,
too. Stuck around the house in
eve. Went to bed early.
Slept fairly well.
Arm still bum.
308
Monday, Nov. 4, 1918
One class in morn. Wal's classes started,
too. Some fellows joined the person-
nell dep't. here - up to gym. Wal
read, most of time. Copied my
autobiography. After dinner I had
one class, but Prof. Swift said we
didn't have to attend that. Bill & I wandered
around. Sent 83¢. to L.C. Jones to pay
for his laundry. Bought a pr. of spiral
puttees. Marian bought some sewing
stuff, some magazines & a box of
chocolates. Wal came back from class
at 5:00. We visited; shined each other's
shoes - & then it was supper time.
Studied for an hr. after supper
up to "old mill." Then beat it back
to Phi Delt House. Wal came down
to my room. We had dandy
time. Bed at 10:30.
309
Tuesday, Nov. 5, 1918
2 classes in morn. In surveying we
had 1 hr. lecture. Loafed. Called
up folks. Talked with all, except
Henry. He up & around house, now.
Went up to study - 2 hrs. after supper.
We all went up in formation.
Tireder than the Devil.
Slept great.
The R.O.T.C. fellows pulled out
- so that corp. & sgts. to be picked.
310
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 1918
Military law, O.K. Called up Papa
& told him quarantine not off yet.
2 new Flu cases today. Had good
time with Wal after my surveying
class. War issue lecture interest-
ing.
Lecture - or Talk - on the
War Work Drive - by Pres. Benton.
Then to study room.
Bed early. Didn't sleep
well, at all.
Wal & I were fooling & Wal
busted his fountain pen.
Tough luck.
311
strong wind
Thursday, Nov. 7, 1918
Pulled out of bed at 5:30. Dressed &
went up to breakfast, after which I
had to do guard duty over the
blankets. Our "special duty", so have
got to stick around the barracks all day.
Went up to dinner with the bunch. Didn't
go to drill; was on duty. At 1:00 the whistles
& bells began to ring. Everybody was all
excited! Penis inspection after that. O. K.
No classes in afternoon. Profs. some
sports. Everything awake except the Gov't.
Finally, at 3:30 they sent us off on a
parade. Went home for 15 min. after
retreat. Saw every body. After mess I
went home again. Visited & took a
bath. Spent dandy eve. Wal went
home, too.
'War over' rumor not established.
Lots of excitement just the same.
312
Friday, Nov. 8, 1918
Cleaned up the barracks cleaner than
the Devil; scrubbed floors & windows.
Drill O. K. After dinner I went to the
surveying class. Then came back &
saw Wal. We had a little "rough up."
Saw Oscar go by, but not to speak to him.
We were issued our rifles late in
the afternoon. We lined up alpha-
betically, as usual. During the
drill I helped Nelson move his
trunk over to his barracks.
Study period after Supper.
Was tireder than the Devil.
Slept fair.
Wal on K. P. tomorrow.
Tough luck. Bill Creaser on
Special duty. Me, nothing.
313
Saturday, Nov. 9, 1918
morning inspection O.K. Our barracks the
best. This 2nd time running. Wal
on K. P. for the day. Saw Osc few min-
utes in morn. Even squads get off this
afternoon after mess until Mon. morn
at 6:45. Wal an even, so I took his place
at noon. K. P. SOME job. Went downstreet
at 3:30. Saw Mr. Clark & "Mack" few
minutes. Bought some army shoes;
$7.50; Dick Burns, too. Treated to
banana split. Work at 6:45. Done
at 8:45. Downstreet a minute.
Got some cheese-cloth to clean
gun with. L. Jones helped me
take gun apart.
He and Wal, Osc & his father
went to Maj., which opened
today.
Plan to eat breakfast &
dinner at home tomorrow.
314
Sunday, Nov. 10, 1918
Leonhauser made order late yesterday
afternoon : odd squads report at meals
Home after breakfast. Had dinner
at home. Warren & I went over after
noon mess. Auto ride for 1 1/2 hrs.
Cold & windy. Then to White's. They
sore because I hadn't called. Guess
they forgot I was in quarantine.
Reported at 5:00. Then home.
Played victrola. Helen Mills
there. She there for dinner,
too. After supper Gimp & I went up
& took a bath. Dick Mills came
over at 8:30. We visited for an hr.
Gimp likes the looks of Helen
quite some.
Bed - tired. Wal came
back at 10:00. Didn't see him
tho.
315
Monday, Nov. 11, 1918
The 1st thing after breakfast Wal &
I got into an argument about social-
ism - which lasted most all
day. Didn't see an awful lot of
him, tho.
Parade after dinner. no classes.
I'd rather have had them than
parade, tho.
Took 2 hrs. nap in afternoon.
Studied & answered a few
letters after supper.
Wal on "special duty" tomorrow.
Bill Creaser feeling bum because
of his vaccination. I brought
his supper down to him.
Drilled partly with guns
today. mine fairly clean.
Slept fine.
Bill house orderly tomorrow.
316
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1918
2 classes in morn. Bill feeling better.
Wal on "special duty." Saw Osc a few
minutes over to medical building.
Got A in my Eng. theme. Afternoon
'leveling' class sport. Mother gave
me my camera; Sis a dandy
sewing kit & Papa $800 worth of
Thrift stamps. Osc & Wal gave
me a peachy set of military brushes.
Went home for 1/2 hr. after
retreat. Had good visit.
Study after supper.
Tired as usual.
- O S C -
21 yrs. old today. Card from
Leah.
Letter from Nick Hill.
317
Wednesday, Nov. 13, 1918
Took shave. Didn't see Wal very much.
He wasn't very talkative. Don't
know why.
Saw Osc few minutes.
Frat. rushing started this noon.
L no system, tho.
Had fun in surveying. Piles of
mud to wade thru, tho. nice for the
shoes. Prof. Emerson's "war issue's"
class very interesting.
Awful tired. Slept fine.
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Thursday, Nov. 14, 1918
Classes, O. K. Saw Osc few min. He had his
uniform on. Didn't but see him in
passing. Waited on table all day. Some job.
Had to eat in a hurry. Had sport in sur-
veying; Didn't see Wal but a little.
Co. D could get off in afternoon;
not Co. C, tho.
Wal moved downstairs in room
next to mine.
Study after supper.
Bed tired, as usual.
Drill over to Centennial field.
Harry Blodgette my rear, now. Had
good time.
Cleaned my rifle.
319
Friday, Nov. 15, 1918
Classes O. K. Took shave. Vaccinated after
dinner. Went downstreet after. Got a
toothbrush to clean gun with. After that
Mother brought my shoes up. Letter from
F.A.C. Sing up to U.V.M. at 5:15.
Saw Osc after for few min. Wal went
downstreet. I saw Mack few min
in afternoon.
Plan to go home tomorrow.
Changed my room into back
room. All of us did - Bill & Gimp.
Study after supper.
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Warm
Saturday, Nov. 16, 1918
Inspection right after mess. My gun "got
by", as did Wal's. Worked on the gun
some after, too. Then sanitation &
H. Class. After that Wal & I got a
little exercise kicking the football.
Had good sport. After dinner we had
to clean up the front campus. Then
downstreet for haircut. Bill Creaser
went with me. Frat. meeting up in
Wm. [Williams] Science Hall. We lined up
about 30 men - dandy ones, for
"rushing." Plan to see Osc, Wal
& Dud at Wal's - 4:00, tomorrow.
Spraiger is going to come over.
Hope we land all 3 of them.
Bill Creaser & I went to Orpheum
after supper. Fair show. Osc, Wal
& Guy going to Strong. Mother &
Sis went in afternoon.
Henry off
deer hunting
Papa went after Uncle Barn. They
both here at 8:30.
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22
Sunday, Nov. 17, 1918
Showers
Stuck around house in forenoon, read-
ing papers & visiting. After dinner we
went for auto ride. Then, at 3:45 I
went down to Edlund's. At 4:00 Dud
Platka came up. "Oswald" came
up shortly afterward & put Kappa
Sig to the fellows good & straight.
He's a corker, alright. Didn't see
Mrs. Edlund, or Mr., either. Guess
Mrs. didn't like the idea of rushing
on Sunday so very well, but it
was our only chance. Hope we get
the 3 of them. Stuck around the
house after supper. Finished
reading "Dere Mabel." Very good.
Visited some. Left for barracks
at 9:30. Saw Wal. Tired,
(me)
as usual.
Surely do hope we get Osc & Wal
in our Frat.
OSC & WAL
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Monday, Nov. 18, 1919
POUR
Everything went O. K. After classes I went
over to see Prof. Kehoe about getting in
some stuff on my regular course.
Mil. law & my surveying is to be
discontinued. Went to Maj. with
Gimp. Wal & Guy were there. Had
good time with Wal. POUR!
It rained all day except during
the 2 hrs. of drill.
Wrote theme during study
hr.
Slept fair.
It poured steady all night.
Wal the orderly at Hdqs.
tomorrow. He surely gets all
the fine jobs!
Stub
Wood
called up. He has been to
Boston trying to get into marines. Didn't
suceed, but had 1 1/2 wks there.
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still
Pouring
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1918
College, O. K. Wal had to get up early, for
he was orderly over to hdqs. It rained
so much that we didn't have drill. Went
home after mess. Took bath. Saw the
folks.
Didn't see Wal hardly any. Took his
Eng. theme up for him.
Went over to Delta Psi after study.
Saw several of the fellows.
Slept fair.
Plan to go to Middlebury game
Sat.
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Showers.
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1918
College, O. K. Went to Ec. class for 1st
time. Wal was over to Hdqs. as orderly
to relieve reg'lar one. He has to be
over there during meal hrs.
Norwich vs. Vt. in afternoon.
We all marched over. Norwich won.
Good scrappy game. Saw Osc
few minutes.
Hugh had to do guard duty,
because he made noise dur-
ing study hr. Saw him at noon.
Study hr. O. K. Went to bed
right after. Bill was almost asleep
& Gimp & another fellow picked
his tick & all up & took him out-
doors. Had fun.
Tired
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showers
Thursday, Nov. 21, 1918
Classes, O. K. Was going to fool with Wal,
but he wouldn't. After dinner went
to surveying class. Names taken, then
excused. Saw Oswald few minutes in
afternoon. Went to Y. Saw Dad Clark.
Had dandy visit with him. Was down
until 5:00. He leaves for N.Y. next
Wed. Will see him again, soon.
Called Osc up at noon. Hope he joins
our frat. Oswald called on him last eve.
Study hr. as usual.
Saw Oswald in college store, & we
checked off a few names.
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Friday, Nov. 22, 1918
Last class in mil. law. Am going to
take Ec. 1 & Fr., beginning next wk.
Went home few min. in afternoon.
Got a little cash. Fooled with Wal
quite a bit.
Plans for going to Middlebury
to see the football game were
shot to hang.
Tired.
Slept fair.
327
Saturday, Nov. 23, 1918
Classes O. K. Inspection. Cold. Wal didn't
pass. No going to Middlebury. Bought
sheepskin coat. $13.50. Met Leslie Jones.
Took him to Maj. Fair show. Wal had
to stick around for 2nd inspection. He
hadn't had it at 5:30. I saw him then.
Called up Osc. He went downstreet with
his mother in afternoon. Didn't see
him. He isn't going to show in eve.
Expect Wal to call me up. He didn't.
Read. Bed early - plus bath.
Henry & Oswald went to Middlebury.
Took cat up in my room for night.
Wal went to Strong. Bum
show, they said.
328
Sunday, Nov. 24, 1918
Slept until 10:30. Good breakfast;
then to Grandpa's. After dinner
Mother, Sis & I took auto ride. On
way back I dropped off at Will. & Bay
View to see Osc & Wal. They weren't
in. Visited with Mrs. Edlund. Then
Osc & Wal came in. We visited. Called
down to Wood's. They sick, that is,
Mrs. & Allen. Oswald up for supper.
Read papers after supper.
Left house at 9:20.
Bed - slept fair.
WAL
329
Monday, Nov. 25, 1918
Classes, O. K. Fooled with Wal some;
kicked football. After French class
went downstreet a minute. Wal went
with Guy. Issued our shoes, under-
wear & 1 shirt. Went over to K.Σ. house
at 5:00 - with Bill. We took in
Bostwick, Carbino, Currie, Chudder, Hunt,
Allen & Geo. Kidder, Anderson, Caldwell,
Lamb, Samson & Stuart. Osc & Wal
went Phi Delt. Very
much
disappointed. Dud
went Delta Psi.
Waited on table today.
Heard that Wal & Osc had pre-
arranged their Frat. choice.
Oswald sore.
330
Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1918
Classes, O. K. Cleaned my gun in
afternoon. Wal went downstreet with
Guy. We put in quarantine again.
Co. C. only. 20 cases over to Sigma
Nu.
Study after supper.
Drill hr. we took hike to
Winooski & back.
331
Wednesday, Nov. 27, 1918
42 reported at sick call. More "Flu." I
had a little cold, myself.
Small bunch out to drill. In
afternoon I played cards some. At eve.
formation Lieut. Baldwin told us to be
prepared to move up to new barracks
near mess shack. We to be disbanded
soon, too.
Harry Blodgette sick.
Wal went over to Sigma Nu House
in eve - until 11:00 - fixing up the
fellows in bed.
He said he was tired - &
guess we had a right to be.
Henry brought a blanket
over for me.
332
Thursday, Nov. 28, 1918
Got up at 7:30. Breakfast at 8:15.
Shaved. Directly after mess we used
the mech. school trucks & moved up
to the new barracks. Henry brought
some "eats" up from home. Just
stuck around barracks in morn
Chicken dinner, which was very
good. After dinner Wal, Gimp, Bill
& I played bid whist. Good time.
Passed some of my stuff around.
At about 4:00 we had to police the
barracks. Wal & I had a cinchy job.
tending the fire. Guy down to Sigma
Nu doing nurse job - from 4:00 in afternoon
until 7:00 next morn.
Read after supper. Lieut. Braswell
gave us a talk on Guard Duty.
Bed at 10:15.
Some Thanksgiving Day!
333
Friday, Nov. 29, 1918
Moved around again in morn. Wal &
I still together. At 9:30 - hike to fort,
back by lower road, So. Union St.,
Pearl, & barracks. Co. D in quaran-
time now, too. Wal & I cleaned our guns.
After dinner I read some. Went to social
room & listened to fellow play piano. Wal
read. Guy came up & gave Wal some
cold turkey. Had chat with Jenkins, Joe
& Bill.
Had some of Gimp's mince-pie
after supper. It was great.
Tried on my army shoes. 1 pr. of
cotton & 2 pr. of wool socks makes
them O. K. Wrote home for more socks.
Mine wont last long at that rate.
Bed early - 9:30.
Light showers -
wrote Nut.
15 or 20 new "Flu"
cases
334
Light snow
1st to stay
any length
of time
on
ground
Saturday, Nov. 30, 1918
Inspection in morn. Only 6 in whole co. passed
By the way "old Baldy" talked I felt that my
gun was caked with rust. Worked until
noon, & for an hr. after - on it. Wal did,
too. Bill & Gimp "got by." 2nd inspection
not pulled off. Fooled with Wal a pile
after dinner. Guy made us a visit, too
Wore my big boots all day. Not so AWFUL
bad. Lots of room to rent, tho. Listened
to orchestra play for quite a while. One
fellow died of "Flu" today, & one yesterday.
Heard "Norman" - my old A.T.O. searg.
died, too. Bill's making good use of this
quarantine - in keeping in touch with
his girl. Light snowfall. Took few pictures
- 1st with my new camera. Called up
folks at night before mess. Talked with Papa, Mother,
& Sis. Didn't visit long because the Lieut.
came in. Games & sports after mess. This
until 10:00. Me to bed then - kind
of tired. Osc brought some stuff over
to Wal. - Had visit with Bill Creaser.
335
snow still
on ground
Sunday, Dec. 1, 1918
RAW
COLD
Woke up & found it snowing in on my face. After
roll call I went down to Sigma Nu House &
was orderly - or nurse. SOME job. One fellow
"run over" in bed & we gave him a new outfit.
Dr. Marvin there some. Was there for 2 1/2 hrs.
Then breakfast. Shaved & fooled with Wal some.
Dinner at 1:00, & down to "Nu" house all
afternoon. Was on the go all the time. Heard
Doc Marvin say that Cheney was getting better.
Hope I don't get the job again. Only 2 sick
during day - 2 extras.
Saw Harry Blodgette & Harold Marsette.
They not very sick. Phil Branon had 103 103
fever.
Bed early after supper.
336
Monday, Dec. 2, 1918
Henry brought some socks, tooth paste and
$5.00 over to me. I got some stamps. After
breakfast Wal did some card tricks. Then
Gimp, Wood, Wal & I played "500". Wood &
I skun them in good shape. At 10:30
Lieut Braswell gave us a demonstration
of guard mount.
Read in afternoon. Got paid $23.50
Gave $6.00 to Y.M.C.A. & sent $10.00
to bank on my liberty bond.
Big fire in shed behind Mary Fletcher
library. I went up. Got there before
fire dep't. arrived.
Issued our outfits after supper.
I rec'd all but my coat. It sure
is -L to have your name begin
with a W. Mine's "Aaron" the next
time I join the army.
Hike after supper. One great
eve.
Fooled with Wal some.
337
23
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 1918
Stuck around barracks until 10:00. Took
our beds out today. Then a hike to So.
Burlington & back. Visited with Bill. He
showed me a litter from Joubert. After
dinner I took a SHORT nap. Then short
hike - down Pearl, So. Winooski Ave.,
No. Winooski Ave., College St. & home.
Wrote to Jack Cameron & Nick Hill.
Brought some S.A.T.C. stationary over
to Canteen. Osc brought Wal some
stuff. Saw him a little while. I came
out quite well in my stuff that
was issued me. Guy up with Wal
quite a while. Studied my "gen'l
orders" for guard mount. Quiz this
eve. - they say. Wal came out good
with his stuff, too. I found out that
I was on fatigue duty for Sigma Nu -
again. Raised -L with Searg. Deveno.
Told him what I thought of his system.
Results will tell. Wal mad
at
something.
338
SNOW
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1918
Wal tried to pick a scrap 1st thing in
morning. Didn't succeed. After break-
fast went to Sigma Nu. In charge of
1st floor. Kept busy all morn. Tired,
too. Had snow fight with Co. D. in morn.
SOME fight, too. Slept an hr. after dinner
Wal played 500 with Bill, Gimp & another
fellow. Whitton has temperature of 105.8.
He can't feed himself, & is out of his
head most of the time. Aines awful
sick, too. A pile of the fellows "got up"
for a little while today. Doc Marvin
on deck. Stuck around barracks after
dinner - reading. Had supper at
6:00 - then to Sigma Nu. Walked
down a ways with Osc. We had a good
visit. Shaved in afternoon. Did
kitchen work - washing dishes -
down to Sig. Nu. Whitton AWFUL sick.
Henry brought my State Pay application
over - while I was away. Slept good.
339
Thursday, Dec. 5, 1918
The first thing in the morning I
learned what I most truly am -
a bag of puss. At 10:33.25/100 AM, when
the wind was moaning I signed
the service record. After partaking
of a mild and dainty lunch,
I headed for the shack. Without
out my knowledge I found my-
self in a column of squads
covering ground rapidly by using
my skiis to good advantage.
After having my nails manicured
I signed my record at the
personnel office. I returned
and lost many games of cards
altho I had a brilliant partner -
Walter W Edlund. At 9:31 PM.
I entered my downy bed of thorns
and, oh the joy of a beautiful
sleep. Signed W.E.
340
Friday, Dec. 6, 1918
Fooled with Wal quite a lot in the morning
He did some card tricks. After dinner
I played cards. Henry came up for
a few minutes to see how I was. Told
him to bring up some candy in eve
Lieut. Braswell made arrangements
for Bob Ott show to come up here at 10:30
in eve. $1.00 a piece. Took bath after
supper. 1st one in about 2 wks. We
just got hot water today. Games, &
at 10:30 Bob Ott came up with some
chorus girls - etc. Good entertain-
ment. Icecream & doughnuts after
Had dandy time.
Played Wal few games of check
ers. I won. Wal played Sharples -
& lost - but won at fox & geese.
Co. D wanted to see our show,
but most of the fellows didn't want
them too.
Bed at 12:45.
341
Saturday, Dec. 7, 1918
3 fellows died of "Flu" last night, & Whitton
died this morn. Visited with Wal a
lot - & had dandy time. We both
took a little nap, & read some. Signed
some more papers. Wal down to Sigma
Nu today. He's quite tired, too, so guess
it'll be one bum job. Signed more
papers in afternoon; took nap. Quite a
bunch of the fellows were escorts to the
fellows that died. Played "500" right before
supper, & until 9:00 after. Wal & I skun
Bill & Mosher. A good time. Old fashioned
dance after that; songs, & general good
time. Bed at 10:30 - tired.
Letter from Allen Aikens.
342
Sunday, Dec. 8, 1918
Slept most of morning. Wal read all
the time. I read the papers, but that's
all. After dinner Henry came over & I
went out & saw Mother & Sis in the car.
Had good visit. Wal & I fooled - &
Wal was tired, so he got kind of
sore. Slept fair, only awful tired.
It was awful warm for awhile, too.
Varney saw where I slept, so
as to wake me tomorrow morn for
Sigma Nu work.
The fellows played & sang
until bedtime.
343
Monday, Dec. 9, 1918
Varney woke me up at 5:45, & I was down
to the Sigma Nu at 6:10. Some job to
dress in the dark. Swept & carried dishes
in morn. Slept until noon. Wal
played cards steady all morn. Didn't
see him to speak to him. After dinner
- Sigma Nu. Had charge of 1st floor.
Not an awful lot of work to do. Had
little icecream. Visited with Stuart
as much as I could. I'm going to like
him a pile. After supper a little
game of cards - Gimp & I against
Wal & Bill. Good game. Gimp & I
won. I didn't feel much like playing,
so quit early. Saw Truman few
minutes. Guess we get out of the Army
Sun Wednesday. Hope so. Wal - Sig. Nu
tomorrow. The fellows had a
stag dance after supper. Bed
10:00 - tired.
344
Light
snow
storm
Tuesday, Dec. 10, 1918
Wal got up early for Sigma Nu job. The whole
bunch of us go up a little early, too. After
breakfast I made Wal's bed; then the fellows
started for A.T.O. House - in bunches of 20
- for physical exam. I went to Sigma
Nu for an hr. to relieve Jenkins; then
I went to A.T.O. for exam. Passed O. K.
Saw Wal few minutes in morn. He didn't
have very much to say, tho. Osc came
over after dinner to get some of Wal's stuff
but Wal didn't say anything to Guy or
me about it - so Osc went away empty
handed. I slept quite a bit in morn
& afternoon. Shaved. Wal said he
had a good time down to the Sigma
Nu - working in kitchen. Bed
at 9:00 tonight. The Navy guy
sang to us. He sure is some singer.
Wal had an ear ache & didn't
sleep but a little all night. I noticed
how restless he was - & didn't
sleep much myself.
345
Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1918
Got up at 5:00.
Turned in blankets.
Emptied our ticks. After
breakfast Wal & I fooled. Got names
& addresses of fellows. At about 9:30
we went to gym. Got some papers
there & at 11:00 we got our discharge
papers. Went home. Got car & went
to barracks for luggage. Saw Wal.
He had hired city carter. Saw Mack
after dinner. Peachy visit. Clarence
Pierce came in while I was
there. Got haircut. Saw Jesse
Squires. He shaved Papa. Fooled
with Skeets. - Thought of
Wal a PILE.
"500" after supper. Papa &
I skun Henry & Mother.
Bed 10:30
BATH
WAL
346
Thursday, Dec. 12, 1918
Stuck stuff in my diary in morn.
Went out in barn & found that
sleigh still up stairs. Henry, Frank
Gardner & I got it down at noon.
Went to Maj. with Mother.
Doug. Fairbanks in "He Comes
Up Smiling." It was a peachy
show. Called on Wal. His
Mother said he was sick - at
noon, but he was alright when
I called, & was going to Maj.
in eve. Osc went in after-
noon.
Played "500" after supper.
Henry and I against Papa &
Mamma. At 11:30 Papa about
1400 in hole & Henry & I about
900. We made an armistice
& Henry & I won. Bed
at 12:00.
347
Friday, Dec. 13, 1918
Had job catching mare
(she in yard)
to take
to blacksmith shop. Got down-
street at 10:30. Saw Mack. Got
mare at 12:00. Wrote Xmas
postals after dinner. At 2:00
Mother & I went 4 miles out
Williston Rd. for ride. Good
ride & good time. Downstreet
after that. Bought 6 presents.
Wrote more Xmas postals until
supper time. Played "500"
after supper until 9:00. Good
time. Melting out doors quite a
bit.
Bath & bed early.
Bought Osc a blue silk
handkerchief, & did it up
to mail to him.
Didn't see either Osc
or Wal today.
148
Rain in
eve.
Snow all gone
Saturday, Dec. 14, 1918
Shaved & shined; then went downstreet.
Bought several xmas presents. Got
Wal a fountain pen, & Osc a tie (silk).
Mailed Osc's Birthday present (silk
hkchf.) After dinner I went downstreet
with Sis. Finished buying my present[s].
Bumped into Wal twice. Downstreet on
errand after supper. Then "500" from
8:30 until 11:00. Henry went to Stowe
in afternoon. Am sending cards to:
Nick Hill; Allen Aikens; Jack Cameron;
Mr & Mrs.
Will Anderson; Mrs. Stuart; Fred Root;
Lawrence Berry; A.B. Fairbanks; Milton
Mr. & Mrs.
Gantz; Leslie Jones; John Shepard;
Gerald Wood; Gimp Warren; Bill
Creaser;
Mr./&Mrs.
Geo. B. Wells; Clyde La Pointe;
C.C. Joubert; C.F. Hasbrook; A. Cumming[s];
Miss
Maude Chaffee;
Miss
Jennie Carruthers; H.
P. Emerson; Sim Greene;
Mr & Mrs.
H. J. Edlund;
Mr. & Mrs.
B. F. White; Oscar & Walter Edlund;
Miss
Mack McGovern; Stub Wood; R. & L. White;
L. C. Tims; K. V. Orton.
349
Sunday, Dec. 15, 1918
Got up kind of late. Went to Sunday
School with Sis. Only 4 of us present
in Dr. Braker's Class. We had a good
meeting, tho. After dinner I called up
the Edlunds. Plan to go to walk the
latter part of afternoon. Read papers.
Foster Clement came over & sold Papa
some tickets for the show at the Strong
next week. Was glad to see the boy. Went
down to Wal's at 3:30.
Osc said I could get Wal a fountain pen for
Xmas; they hadn't
one for him yet.
Down to Dud's
then. Osc, Wal, Dud, Guy, Geo. Howe,
Lee Ramsey & I went around Ledge Rd.,
over Prospect to Pearl; Union St., &
home. 5:30 then. I didn't get a
chance to say an AWFUL lot. Went
out in barn & saw the mare.
Called up White's before supper. Plan
to go down after. Got some candy &
down to White's. Had a dandy visit
with both Mrs. & Leah. They
didn't know I was in quarantine
up to barracks.
350
OSC
OSCAR'S
Birthday
WAL
Fair
Monday, Dec. 16, 1918
Fair
OSCAR & WALTER
Osc called me up about 9:00 & thanked me
for the silk handkerchief I gave him.
Mother had a black shawl to lend
Leah for the show Thurs. night. Called
up the Whites to that effect. Called up
Stub at noon. Plan to see him this
eve. Looked over my xmas gifts after
dinner, & read some of Alan Seeger's
poems - from a book I bought
Leah. Then cleaned off the mare
& took Mother for a buggy ride.
We went out the Shelburne Rd.
Gave Mrs. White the shawl Leah is
to wear in the show Thurs. eve.
Stub called up just after supper & said
that Henry Thurber was in town, & that
he would like to see him - so our
engagement was called off. Played
a game of "500." Mother & I won against
Papa & Sis. Henry out for supper. Fixed
fire & bed early.
Thought SOME OF OSC & WAL
351
GREAT
DAY
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1918
Got up early & went to the Strong to get vouchers
for "Yaddo" exchanged. Did. Saw Osc, & was
visiting with him when Wal came along.
Osc then went shopping. I visited with
Mack most of morn. Called up Wal
at noon, but he was busy, so didn't
make arrangements to see him. Got
a peachy letter from Lawrence Berry.
Hope I can invite him down for a
little while after xmas. Took Mother
downstreet behind mare. I went for
little ride for an hr., after. Looked
over my presents, & did the doll for
Harriet Gene up, preparatory to send-
ing it. Shaved. Went down to Wood's
after supper. Saw Stub & Mrs.
Stub & I went to the Maj. Good
show & good time.
Dreamed of Wal. He goes
to work for rest of wk., beginning
tomorrow. Osc, too. WAL
352
GREAT DAY.
WAL
Wednesday, Dec. 18, 1918
Stuck around house most of fore-
noon, reading "Shavings." Called
up Stub at noon. Plan to see him at
Y. at 2:00. Did. We played a game of
checkers; then to Majestic. Chas.
Chaplin in "Shoulder Arms." Good
show. Wal called me up at noon &
wanted me to go to walk, but as I had
made arrangements with Stub -
no chance. Took mare out for an hr.
after. Got a glimpse of Wal & Guy
going up Bay View St. Osc went to
show in afternoon. Wal was going
in eve. - with his fellas.
Read some of Alan Seeger's poems,
& Lincoln's "Shavin's." Thought
of Wal quite a bit. Guess
he begins working tomorrow.
He said he'd call me up later
in wk. Bath & bed early.
WAL
353
Another
Peachy
Day
Thursday, Dec. 19, 1918
Shaved, & took mare out after that.
Went down Shelburne Rd. & around
Pine St. Passed an engine, & all
"Baby" did was dance. Guess Osc
& Wal are working in their Father's
factory today. After that I read more
in "Shavings." Took Mother for ride
out to Pop Millington's house & back.
Then read some more. Played
Papa game of pitch before supper.
He won. Thought of WAL - piles,
today. Hope I see him tomorrow.
Called him up after supper. He said he
didn't work today.
I asked him why he
didn't call me up,
& he said he didn't think of it. He said,
he'd come up tomorrow night if he
didn't have anything IMPORTANT to
do! He said he'd let me know.
Played 1 1/2 games of "500." Then to
"Yaddo" - local musical extravaganza.
The only "extravagance" to it was
buying the tickets!?! It was a
VERY good local show!!!
Bed - 10:30. Leah in
show.
354
PEACHY
DAY
OSC
Friday, Dec. 20, 1918
WAL
Got up by clock at 7:30. Read a little, then
went downstreet & had a dandy visit
with Mack. Left him at about 11:00.
Mack told me about the "old time" Canadian
hockey games. He sure was interesting.
Called up Edlunds at noon. Osc ans'd. He
& Wal are going to work on their skiis
some - then Osc to look for a job.
I - that is - Chiqueta & I took a little
nap until 3:00. Then I went downstreet.
Bumped into Osc. He didn't get a job.
Then saw Stub. Went into 10 cent
stores & Bailie's. Bought some music.
Stub & I left Osc & Guy at Bailie's. Guy
met us there. Stub & I had good time.
Saw Hugh few minutes on street. He's
looking fine. Haven't even seen him
in about a month. At about 7:00 Osc called
up & said his Mother & Father "beat it" to Maj.
So he & Wal had to do K. P. Went to Y. to
basketball game - class, with Sis & Henry.
500 until 10:30. Bath. Saw Hugh at game.
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DAY FOR SENDING OUT-OF-TOWN
PACKAGES
Saturday, Dec. 21, 1918
Oscalio
Walario
WAL
Went downstreet to P.O. to send my
stuff for Craftsbury & mailed out-of-
state xmas cards. Then read most
of Alan Seeger's poems - that I'm
going to give to Leah. Called Wal up
at 2:00. He out. Went downstreet &
mailed letter to L. Tims. Then strolled
around. Bumped into Stub. Took
him to Maj. Saw Wal twice, but
not to speak to him. Saw Dick Burns,
too. Stuck around the house
after supper. Finished "Shavings'"
by J.C. Lincoln. Good story.
Thought of Wal a pile. MAY
see him tomorrow. Met
Leah. Stub & I go down tomorrow
eve. for little while.
OSC & WAL
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DAY to SEND OUT-OF-TOWN CARDS
Sunday, Dec. 22, 1918
WAL
WAL
RAIN
WAL - WAL - WAL
Did up Xmas gifts all forenoon. SOME
job. Rec'd card from Kenny Orton.
Ans'd it right after dinner. He said
that he had just rec'd the letter that
I wrote him last summer from No.
Craftsbury. It must have gone around
the world! Called up Wal. He said he'd
come up tomorrow night "if I wanted
him to" & I said that "I wanted him
to if HE wanted to" - "Yes, Chet" - so
here's hoping!!! Shaved at 5:30.
Was going to walk, but it was raining,
so didn't. Sure DID think of MY BOY,
Wal - a PILE!!! Went to White's
with Stub after supper. We made
a "chicken wiggle" which - for
a wonder - turned out O. K. Mrs.
White was the "wonder" in it, I guess,
for she supervised the job. Played
couple games of pool. Home at
11:00.
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OSC
Monday, Dec. 23, 1918
WAL
CLOUDY
Stuck around house "doing up" Xmas
gifts. SOME job, I'll say. Went down-
street after dinner. Met Stub. He & I went
to P.O. Rec'd card from Nick Hill, Mac, &
Dad Clark. Was to Maj. with Johnnie
Patrick - at least - I sat beside him.
Jeff Gondy - the jester - made considerable
noise - with his tongue. Osc & Wal
finished their shopping. I met Foster
Clement. I invited him in & gave him
my Scout belt that I used to wear. We
had a good time. Played "500" until
8:00. Osc & Wal came up. We
played poker. Papa came into my
room & played a couple hands.
They were here until 9:30. We
had a good time - I walked
down a ways with them.
Sure was GLAD to have them
come up!!
OSC
WAL
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Snow -
in eve.
Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1918
Did up presents in morn. After
dinner I rode downstreet in car.
Sis collecting money on "War Saving's
Stamps." Mother went shopping, &
Papa to the club. Called up Edlunds.
They busy getting ready for the "big
events" of the season. Saw "Hazzie" at
Y. Also Dick Holdstock. Had quite a
visit with "Hazzie." Took Phelp's & Way's
presents around. Gave "Fluffy" & Mrs.
Russel their stuff before supper. At a
little after 8:00 I acted as Santa Claus
& rec'd some dandy books; a peachy
raisor [razor], & a case for my pocket camera.
Osc & Wal gave me a "Day by Day"
book. I gave Osc a silk tie & Wal a
fountain pen. Read. Papa, Sis,
Mother & Henry played "500"
a little. Bed at 11:00. Sure
DID have a Merry BEFORE
XMAS
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Wal
XMAS
Wal
Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1918
Wal
Got up in time to send of the "Merry X mas"
to the family. After breakfast Sis & I took
Xmas gifts around. Went to White's.
Had good visit & dandy time. Brought
Mrs. White her water bottle. Played pitch
with Henry. Called Wal to wish
them all a Merry Xmas, & thank them
for the peachy book - or diary, they gave
me. Guess Wal & Osc were pleased
with what I gave them - at least
from what Wal said. Peachy dinner.
Foster came over, & I fixed his new
snoe [snow] shoes for him. Read for a little
while; then took mare out. Mother
went sleighing with me. We were out
about an hr. It was fine out. Played
3 games "500." Read after supper
for awhile; them watched Papa, Sis;
Mother & Henry - play "500." Had
good time. Bed at 10:00, &
some tired. Thought PILES of
OSC & WAL
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light SNOW
Thursday, Dec. 26, 1918
WAL
Went to Wood's after breakfast & bought a
strop for my razor. Then shaved, & only
cut myself twice. Wrote letter to Wash.
Am going to pay my insurance this after-
noon. Called Wal up at noon. He & Osc
are going skiing this after. Guess it'll
be fair - if it keeps on snowing. Foster
Clement went to Castleton for a couple
days. Called Stub up. Plan to see him
at Y. at 2:00. Went to P.O. Mailed my insur-
ance money. Saw Stub there. We went to
1st show at Maj. Then I did some errands
for Mother. Sis & Leah went riding;
Leah's horse. They All not coming up
this eve. Marian will have company,
tho. Took mare out for 3/4 of an hr.
Went alone. Sis had Helen Mills &
Marjorie Green up after supper. I
stuck around downstairs until 9:30.
Was quite tired this eve.
Whites were
coming ups
but they couldn't. Mr. Sick. Thought
an AWFUL lot of WAL
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ONE GREAT WINTER DAY.
Friday, Dec. 27, 1918
Took mare out for an hr. or so after breakfast.
Saw Osc few minutes. Met a man down on
So. Union St. Gave him a lift downstreet.
Called Wal up at noon. Osc., Wal & I planned
to go skiing out to So. Burlington. It turned
out that Osc, Wal, Hervey Macomber, Olney Hill,
Ed Howe, Bob Platka & I went. We had a
dandy time. The skiing was fair. Wal hurt
his back a little when he fell, & Hervey got a
bad cut over his eye. Hervey sure HAS got
a lot of grit & spunk. Gave mare a
drink when I came back. Then called
Wal up. Wanted to either go to Maj. or come
up. He preferred Maj., so Guy, Oscar &
Walter & I went. Walter wanted to pick a
N.Y. vs. Boston argument. When he
said that "I wasn't any authority" I
quit. Wonder if he thinks he's an
authority. Ish-ka-bibble. Home
at 9:30. Bed at 10:30. Tired.
wrote "Smoked Out" for Cynic.
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Fair
Saturday, Dec. 28, 1918
OSC
WAL
Stuck around house all morn -
reading & writing. Called up Wal
at noon. Went down to his house
after dinner to get pole that Olney
Hill used yesterday. Called up Stub.
Went to his house. He played some
jazz records. Saw Mrs. Wood. We
were going walking - Stub & I,
but Stub wished to go to Maj., so
we went. Saw Osc, Wal & Guy
there. They sat in back of us After
that Stub & I went to different music
stores & heard records. Didn't get
any, for they didn't have what we
wanted. Read. Called Wal up. He
said he'd call me up tomorrow
noon. Presume we'll go to
walk. Won game of pitch from
Papa. Mother & I played Papa
& Sis at "500." Papa & Sis won 1st
2 games, & Mother & I last one.
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Sunday, Dec. 29, 1918
Read in morning. Wal called me up at
noon. He wanted me to go skiing with
Dick Burns, O. Paris & "the bunch." I didn't
go. Instead, I went walking & took some
pictures with my camera. It was a
fine day. Went to White's. Leah went
walking with me. We went around
Willard - Loomis - College. Met Stub;
he joined us. Went up to my house for
stamp album. Leah WOULDN'T come in.
They sat outside on porch! Had FAIR
time at White's. Stub & I played pool
& had a good time. Mrs White & Ruth
went to Church. Elinor Cashman came
over & helped us enjoy the salmon
wiggle which we made in the chaffing
dish. Henry came home from
Stowe & said that "The Wedding
was to be in June." Dorothy Adams
the victim.
Home at 10:30.
Stub had 5 dishes
of the wiggle.
He said he could eat a young chaffing dish of it!
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Monday, Dec. 30, 1918
Stuck around house in morn, reading.
Called Wal up at noon. He was reading.
I planned to go for a walk. Wal didn't
Want to. He went to Strong with Guy &
Osc. I went down along the lake front
- north & south. Went alone, but
the air was just right for walking.
Had good time. Was out from
1:30 until 4:00. Played Victrola.
Henry told us about Frank Aldrich
getting married Xmas. Paul Loveland
in town. Called up where he was
staying, but he was out somewhere.
"500" some after supper.
Thought PILES of
OSC & WAL
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SNOW
Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1918
WAL
Went down to Bailey's in morn & got
Mother's tickets for the Paris Symphony.
After dinner I got the stuff for my
"chicken wiggle." Worked over to Frat.
house. Had planned to go skiing with
Osc & Wal, but Sprague called up. Be-
lieve me - we worked! At 8:00 Osc,
Wal & Dud came up. We listened
to Victrola until 9:00. Then played
poker - up in my room. Osc & Wal
won. Played "500" after that. Then -
at 10:30 I made a "chicken wiggle"
in the chaffing dish. It came out
GREAT! We had a peachy time.
OSC & WAL
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Memoranda
2
INFLUENZA AGAIN IN UNIVERSITY
(Continued from page 1).
48 cases developed in Co. C of the
S. A. T. C.
The four fraternity houses which
contained the men in Co. C have been
quarantined. The Sigma Nu house is
being used as a hospital for the men
and it may be necessary to take over
another house for this purpose. Lieut.-
Col. Leonhaeuser stated that none of
the cases had appeared serious as yet,
but as the disease is an unknown quan-
tity, every possible precaution will be
taken. All passes will be refused and
under no consideration will the men
be allowed to go home in order to em-
ploy their family physicians, for the
men here, although at a university, are
just as much a part of the U. S. Army
as if they were in a regular camp or
over in France and are thereby sub-
ject to all the rules and regulations
of the army.
All of the cases among the women
have been mild. When it was first
noticed to be developing at the dormi-
tories, classes for the women were
cancelled, and, as soon as anyone con-
tracted the disease, she was taken to
the hospital. In this way the situation
soon became improved and classes were
resumed again yesterday.
So far, the drilling has consisted in
company movements, squad evolutions,
and the school of the soldier. As mili-
tary training has superseded physical
culture for the time being, some time
is also spent in physical exercises. Un-
der the able direction of Capt. Pardoe,
Lieuts. Sprague and Manseau, and 1st
Sgt. Nelson, the company is fast gain-
ing proficiency in marching and drill-
ing. Armstrong is acting as sergeant
and Edlund, Drury and Howe are tem-
porary corporals.
Graydon C. Ames Aines
Graydon Curtis Ames died early last
evening at the Sigma Nu fraternity house
of pneumonia. He was born in Orwell
February 2, 1900, and was educated in
the public schools of Vergennes. He
entered the University of Vermont S. A.
T.C. this fall. He was the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Tufford Ames of West Addison.
and besides his parents is survived by
one brother, Burt of Vergennes; and by
one sister, Mrs. Violet Kimball of St.
Albans. The family has the sympathy
of a host of friends throughout Addi-
son county.
The body will be taken this morning on
the 11 o'clock train to Vergennes, and
thence by motor hearse to his late home
at West Addison.
The people of the village extend their
thanks to the Porter Screen company
for the use of their high pressure engine
and reservoir and to the Burlington fire
department for their prompt response to
the call Sunday evening when they were
called upon to help fight the fire at the
Winooski high school.
Company A, the mechanical school, will
be the next to leave, that is with the ex-
ception of the carpenter school men, who
will be held for two or three days. Sun-
day their examinations will start and will
be completed in two days. December 11
the examinations for the men of Company
C will begin. December 13 Company D
will be examined and December 14 all of
the men not discharged before with the
exception of those who are ill and the men
of the personnel office will be examined
and discharged.
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WAL
"You may search for the richest
blessings,
Search till the world shall end;
You'll find nothing half so
precious
As the love of a loyal friend."
- Kate D. Wiggin
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Memoranda
UNIVERSITY NOTES
Two Companies of S. A. T. C. Quaran-
tined Because of Influenza Cases
Yesterday morning Companies D and E
of the S. A. T. C. were put in quarantine
because of the rapid spread of influenza
cases among them. The well navy men
were put in the building on Colchester
avenue, just east of the Medical Col-
lege. Company C is completely moved
into the new barracks and in quarantine
there, while Company D is in the bar-
racks where it has been since the open-
ing. The Sigma Nu house and the
Kappa Sigma house are now both in use
as emergency hospitals.
All classes for S. A. T. C. men have
been suspended during the period of
quarantine. Women and non S. A. T. C.
students will continue to attend classes
unless some notice to the contrary is
made.
Because of the spread of influenza
among the college men and because of
the demobilization order, Dr. Marvin
probably will be unable to give the phy-
sical examinations to the R. O. T. C.
men before next year. The epidemic will
require his constant attention for some
time. As soon as it has been subdued
the second medical examination of both
sections of the S. A. T. C. will occupy his
time for more than three weeks.
A total of 65 men are now ill with influ-
enza at the war schools of the university,
there being 19 new cases, some of them in
Company D. There are no new cases
among the girls in the girls' department.
Most of the cases are light.
BARRACKS NO. 6
(Phi Delta Theta)
Barracks No. 6 now enjoys unusual
distinction. First, it has the record
of being the cleanest barracks of the
eight. This in itself is enough to raise
the house above the others, but it is
not all. This barracks donated more
money per individual to the War Work
Campaign than any other. The aver-
age at the "Phi Delt" was $16.50 per
man. The barracks with the next best
record was $3.00 per man under that
figure. That shows the spirit of the
men in Barracks No. 6, not only
toward the Campaign, but also toward
their work in general. The men here
are no more able financially to con-
tribute than at any other house. In-
deed, many of them are less able, but
they made the sacrifice willingly.
We have adopted a cat at the house
as a mascot. After several of the fel-
lows had had very essential parts of
their uniforms eaten by mice, an in-
dignation meeting was held, and Pussy
was brought in. She has not been
named yet. The first person bringing
in a name fit for her regal person will
be duly rewarded. There was consid-
erable contention as to whose room she
should consider as headquarters; how-
ever, after she called on O'Connell one
morning while he was out, she was
thenceforth extremely unwelcome in
that room.
L. Berry
No. Craftsbury, Vt.
A F. B. Root
John Harold Whitton
John Harold, son of Daniel and Minerva
(Talcott) Whitton of Williston, died Sat-
urday morning at the Sigma Nu frater-
nity house after a short illness with
pneumonia, following influenza. He was
born in Williston January 26, 1900, and
attended the public schools of Hinesburg
and Williston, graduating from the Essex
Junction high school in the class of 1918.
He entered the University of Vermont,
joining the S. A. T. C. As a student
he was beloved by all his classmates and
his work gave promise of a bright future.
His kind disposition and noble character
won him friends everywhere and as a son
and brother he was idolized by all in
the home.
Mr. Whitton was a most exemplary
young man and the news of his death
will be received with profound sorrow
by a large circle of friends, who will
join in sympathizing with the family in
their hour of sorrow. He is survived by
his parents, by one sister, Marjorie, and
by a brother, Reginald.
The funeral will be held with military
honors from his late home in Williston
Tuesday afternoon at one o'cock [o'clock], with
burial in the village cemetery.
Lieutenant H. M. Furber
Word has been received of the death at
Charleston, S. C., last Monday of pneu-
monia of Lieut. Henry B. Furber. Lieu-
tenant Furber was a graduate of the
Woodstock high school and entered the
University of Vermont in the class of
1920. He attended the university two
years and then went to the third officers'
training camp at Plattsburgh, where he
won a commission as second lieutenant.
He was then assigned to the position of
college military instructor at Charles-
ton. He was a member of the Kappa
Sigma fraternity and was 21 years old.
He was an only son.
Lieutenant Furber had been ill about
two weeks. His father was notified of
the seriousness of his condition and went
to Charleston a week ago last Thursday.
His mother followed Monday, but arrived
after he had died. The body will be
brought to Woodstock for burial.