A Line A Day
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Genieve Lamson
January 1910.
WARD'S
"A LINE A DAY"
BOOK.
from Guy
A Condensed, Comparative Record
For Five Years.
"Nulla dies sine linea."
(No day without a line.)
TRADEMARK
WARD'S
STATIONERY
BOSTON
1910
Sat. JANUARY 1
1910 We danced the New Year in had a fine
time. Mother woke up sick with a cold.
Stayed home and worked all day. Cold
night. Mother sewed on my waist in even.
Sun.
1911 Another year, how they fly along - All
went to church, fine service Guy's family
over to dinner. Mrs. E in eve. We popped corn.
Bill and I called on Mrs. Dubois and visited
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Sun. JANUARY 2
1910 All but mother went to church. Great
change in temperature. I made bread yester-
day for com - Lou & I came back on the 1:25 much
warmer, train and hour late. Hated to leave.
1911 Mon. Packed all morning. Family saw me
off on he 1:25. Met a Mr. Johnson on train nice visit to
Spring - nearly hr. late. Rained hard Paul met me. Louis C.
spent eve with us seemed awfully good to see them all
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Mon JANUARY 3
1910 Got back to work again. Paul is real
sick with grippy cold. Studied all the eve.
Found a letter from Clay. Bed early.
1910 Tues. Poured all day. Walked to school with
Miss Bates. Called at V's, Lath-, Lairds & Sherman's everyone
fine. We lunched down town. I took the 2:44. Reached
E just in time for eve. school. Metz was surprised to see
me so early.
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Tues. JANUARY 4
1910 It grew cold in the night and I never
heard the wind blow worse. Below zero.
I went with Miss W. to buy a muff then over
to Louis & Sherman's. Mr. V came home & there were callers.
1911 Wed. School again New Prin. Mr. Smoyer nice.
Unpacked after school and got settled
nice day. We had a quiet eve. Sewed and
played piano and talked over Xmas
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Wed. JANUARY 5
1910. Another awfully cold day. Snow
'squeeks'. They are rushing us at school. Miss W.
came up with me a few mins. Letters from
mother & Bill. Studied all eve. Bed at 9
1911 Thurs. Nice again but cold. R. R
came also letter from May. Came home
early. Night school wrote two letters.
Metz pupil came. Cold night.
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Thursday JANUARY 6
1910 Perfectly awful day. Cold, snow,
and rain. I'm writing Xmas letters
on the typewriter. Studied all even-
ing. Mr. W. D. Vining was here. Bed at 9:30
1911. Fri. Warmer. Went over to bank before
school. 8th Grade day. Night school again.
I came home at four and just rested
until dinner time. We are enjoying Maple candy
I brot back.
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Friday JANUARY 7
1910 It rained when I started for school.
Awful walking. Hustling in my work, four
new pupils in bookkeeping. Wrote two lettrs
Sat. 1911 Nice sunny morning Lola & I have washed
our hair. I mended and pressed etc. 'till 3: P.M.
Had bath and took nap. Metz & I went to
basket-ball game in eve. fun. Danced a little after it.
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Saturday JANUARY 8
1910 School 'till 1 oclock. Lou, Miss. T & I
went thro the new Myrick Building very
interesting. L & I shopped 'till 6. Mrs. V's
father & mother spent afternoon & even. here.
1911 Sun. A lovely warm day. Metz & I
stayed in and did things till dinner. Then
went in town & heard Hugh Black at the
5th Ave. Pres. Took a bus and called at Fr. Home at 10.
Rained when we came
back.
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Sunday JANUARY 9
1910. Sunny but quite cold, icy walking. We
went to church I've studied some. We went
to Vespers at the South church, fine, walked
over Crecent Hill, lovely homes. Spent eve. at Sherman's.
Mon.
1910 Colder and windy. We made out
report cards. Home at 6. Postal from
father. Univer. Club at home. Eve. school.
Awfully tired. Moon but lots of wind.
Feel grippie
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Monday JANUARY 10
1910 I walked to school. Just rushed with
my pupils. I'm nearly crazy with the
work piling up. Wrote some letters for Miss L.
Miss V. was here. I had 3 letters & a book. Came home fagged.
1911 Tues. Felt wreched all day. All achie,
grip I guess. Heavenly day, clear as a bell
and warmer. R.R. came also the girls R. R. & letter
from Margaret S L & C. walked to E & came home with
me after eve. school.
Glorious morn.
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Tuesday JANUARY 11
1910. Work is still rushing. I taught most
of the time today. Lou came down after school
I went home with her a little while Letter
from Maurine. I study all the eves. lately.
1911 Wed. Just sick all day. Came home at 3
and went to bed, felt better at dinner time. We
all went down to Mrs. Herd's to see some furnish-
ed room. Lovely house. We may move & keep house.
Rainey day
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Wednes. JANUARY 12
1910 Nice day, still hustling. The R.R.
just arrived it went to S - Vt again.
Letter from May. Work is rushing. I've
been teaching balance sheet to 2.
1911 Thurs. Felt better came home
after school and took a nap. Met
Mrs. H. on the car going down. Decided
to move and keep house. Wrote R.R to girls.
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Thursday. JANUARY 13
1910 Rode to school early. Still on the hustle.
I want to hand in my July books next week. Wrote
a long letter to May. Letter from Grace F. L. say-
in things went off O.K. Mon. night U. Club.
1911 Fri. Stayed late after school.
Told Mrs. A. we were going to move.
Catherine worked all eve. packing.
Night school. Warm and rainy.
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Friday JANUARY 14
1910 It snowed all day a lttle fine
snow. Found a long letter from Metz.
Studied all the evening. It stormed
and the wind blew.
1911 Sat. Worked all A:M. packing. Buz
came. Metz came home early and we
moved. 3 trunks, 2 suit cases, hat boxes
etc. Rained hard back at A's for dinner. Unpacked.
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Saturday. JANUARY 15
1910. It was still storming when we got
up and the drifts were over 2 ft. deep in spots.
Paul shoveled walks most of the day. Miss Wil-
came up & we studied Lou came over. Miss W. stayed &
in the eve. Miss Bates came in and we played cards
1911 Sun. We slept until 10:30 A:M.
Worked all day getting settled.
Colder than Greenland & no hot water.
Read and wrote letters. Bed early.
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Sunday. JANUARY 16
1910 Its an ideal winter day clear
bright blue sky & warmer. We went
to All Saints church. Lou, Rachel & I
walked in the P:M. Read bed early.
1911 Mon. Bitter cold, got up at 6 got
breakfast and put up our lunch.
Walked up ordered groceries. Lola lonely. L.
walked to E. after school went together as far
as El Miona
see page
of Memor.
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Monday January 17
1910 I felt bum all day had a bad
head ache. The R.R. came at school
and I sent it on then came home
and went to bed at 5. Mrs V. dosed me.
1911 Tues. We decided last night to return.
Telegram saying Bill on way to Wash. Miss
S. took study hall. I got some thing from El Mora and
Metz and I met Bill at 8P:M. Bert H. was there. We
bummed around home at
eleven.
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Tues. JANUARY 18 Mother's birthday
1910 I think the quinine etc. saved me
from grip. I stayed in bed all day weak
& sick. Awful day. It rained all the
time. I got up at 6 and at 8 went to see M. A.
1911 Wed. It seemed good to see Bill. She went
to school with me then I saw her off at E at 10:45
Grace ill. Metz came out early We moved
back here we stay. Saw Mad. Sherry with C. B. H & Coz.
We had dandy time home at 1 A:M.
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Wed. JANUARY 19
1910 Maude Adams was fine last night
in 'What Every Woman Knows'. Lots of Mt. H.
girls there, I saw Althea Beal. Went to school
pretty weak. Marge is here & school closed because of
small pox.
1911 Thurs. It did seem good to be back.
We made a mistake. Came home after
school & took nap. Lola took eve. schoool Tues.
night. Eve. school again still cold.
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Thurs. January 20
1910. Cleared off nice again. M.
came down & Miss L., Miss W., M & I
went to the Massesoit to lunch. I went up
to L's bridge party nice time. Spent eve. with L & M.
1911 Fri. Letter from Lucile she's coming up
the 3d of Feb. Lovely day warmer again. L & I
are taking lunch this week. Read new
magazines, Sat. Eve. P, World's Work. Eve school.
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Friday JANUARY 21
1910 Rushing at school to make up
for lost time Wrote to Bill. Worked
until late. Studied and played
cribbage with Mr. V. bed early.
1911 Sat. Colder and cloudy, read &
sewed by fireplace. A friend of L's was here
for lunch then they went to Newark for theatre
& dinner. Metz & I went to basket ball game.
Took my coat to be cleaned.
Sewed in
eve.
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Sat. JANUARY 22
1910 I walked to school yesterday for
the first time since coming back. M & L
were down. M went to college. Miss W & I
worked all afternoon. Sewed in eve.
1911 Sun. Woke up to find it snowing. We
stayed in & 'did things' L went to Cranford.
Metz fell down cellar stairs. We've had 4 lbs.
of Huyler's lately. We went for a walk bed early.
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Sun. JANUARY 23
1910 I stayed home from church fixed
my laundry & have been doing odd jobs.
Its colder but lovely. Lou, Rachel & I
walked. Then L came over with me & spent eve.
1911 Mon. My busy day at school.
Letter from Pansy Smith. Warmer and nice.
Came home and took a nap. Lola and I
read by the fireplace before school. Eve. school.
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Mon. JANUARY 24 Father's birthday
1910 Nice day. The R.R. came and
I stayed after school and sent
it on. They are all well & hav-
ing good times. I did my hair & L's turban
yest.
1911 Tues. Still warm, but grew colder.
We high teachers visited after school. Walked
to station with Miss S. R.R. came. Grace is
gaining. Eve. school. Awfully tired.
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Tues. JANUARY 25
1910 It rained hard when I started
for school. Letter from Bill with errands
for me to do, she's making a blue silk
dress. They are having floods in France.
1911 Wed. Another spring day. Busy
at school begin Com. Geog. Feb. 1st with
class of eight. Card from Bill. G. better
Came home & read, new Everbody's We called on.
Miss Whitman
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Wed. JANUARY 26
1910. I went to school early & worked
hard. We went to a 500 party at Mrs. Em-
pshal's & made a call in the eve. Nice
day. L has a new black astrakan coat.
1911 Thurs. Foggy and rainy all day.
Came home in good season, and mended
my silk waist. Made new belt. David Graham
Phillips was shot in N.Y. few days ago. Eve school
Awfully tired.
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Thurs. JANUARY 27
1910 Snowed and rained all day. I
studied late. Went over to L's in
the eve. She dictated to me.
Buz. came. Seine still rizing.
1911 Fri. Still this disagreeable fog.
Wrote a note to Miss S. Came home, and
read. 'Across the Chasm' Miss Lenhart let me
take. Poured when I came home from eve. school.
We had cards from Mr. Draper.
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Fri. JANUARY 29
1910 Cloudy day. Floods are do-
ing lots of damage at Paris & other
places. Mrs. V and I spent the
eve. at W.D.V's. It snowed a little
1911 Sat. I went in town with Metz. Went
around the stores then lunched with Metz. She
went to Orange to spend fun. I went up and
called on Blanchie. Home for dinner. Bed early.
Lovely day but windy.
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Sat. JANUARY 29
1910 Rained hard and there's ice
over everything & sluch. I went
down & typed all A:M. Mrs. L., Lou,
Carrie M & I played bridge all P:M. Lots of fun.
1911 Sun. Another grey day. Lola d and
I did stunts all morning. Read etc. in P:M.
It rained in eve. so did not go to
church. Read and went to bed early.
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Sun. JANUARY 30
1910 Lovely day. I was sick in the night
another indigestion spell. Stayed in bed
until 4. Lou spent afternoon with me.
I read 'The Prospector' Ate some toast finally.
1911 Mon. Nice but windy and grew
cold toward eve. Worked at school late.
Read and played the piano. Metz
came home. Eve. school. Cold awful wind.
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Mon. JANUARY 31
1910. Cloudy day. I went to school but
naturally felt rather weak. The R.R.
came. I had some errands to do for
Bill too. Studied and went to bed early
1911 Tues. Clear as a bell and still
some wind. R.R came also card from
Bill Grace is up. Mother & all well.
Stayed after school and wrote R.R.
Eve. school.
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Tues. FEBRUARY 1
1910 Nice day but cold. Am some
better. Did errand for Bill. Lou
came down to school & we batted
awhile. Paul's Birthday I made candy for him
1911 Wed. Cold and clear. Hustled
at school. Miss S. and I stayed 'till 6
working on program. We did some er-
rands in eve. Miss Whiteman and friend called
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Wed. FEBRUARY 2
1910 Still warm. I had some errands
to do for Bill. I worked late. Studied
played piano. Miss V's birthday.
Paul & I called & took over some candy.
1911. Rained all day, bad fog at
night grew colder. Eve. school Mrs. H.
ill. Card from Lou coming at 4:46
tomorrow. Mud is awful.
Studying School Law
a little.
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Thurs. February 3
1910. Warm day. Met L. down town
and went home with her. We read
last chaper of 'White Magic". Paul & I
went over to make a birthday call on Miss. V.
studied.
1911 Fri. Cleared off nice at noon
Hustled all day. Met Lou at E- O.K.
Good visit. Metz & she came down to
eve. school. Talked late. L. looking fine.
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Fri. FEBRUARY 4
1910 Nice sunny day. I was tired
and didn't stay to work. Met Mrs. Enp-
and we did errands and walked
home. I spent the eve. at the Lathropes.
1911 Sat. Heavy shower early. Went to E.
for exams at 9. Lou met me then at 11.
We had lunch at Gimbel's. L. went to see
friend. Metz, Cora & I saw The Fortune Hunter
Dinner in town. Basket ball, in eve
bed
at 12.
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Sat. FEBRUARY 5
1910. Sunny but windy. I did
odd jobs, wrote letters etc. Dressed
for Grand Opera and went over to
L's we played duets. Enjoyed Opera.
Cavalleria Rusticana
1911 Sun. Lovely day. Lola in Spr Mans.
Metz & I went to church. Read, wrote,
and went for a long walk. Played
piano. 'Did things' Lovely night.
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Sun. FEBRUARY 6
1910 Another sunny day but cold
and windy. Carrie Moore, L & I went
to church together. Awful night cold as
Greenland. I read until late.
1911 Mon. Stormy day. I took my
lunch with Lola. Stayed and did
some typewriting and walked over
with Miss S. Cold day. Evening school.
Lola came at 10 P.M
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Mon. FEBRUARY 7
1910 We're having a spell of zero weather.
Yesterday & today the coldest since the 'spell'
in Dec. School as usual until 4 oclock no.
R.R. Read in the "Moon Stone".
1911 Tues. Still cloudy and misty.
R.R. came mother has a cold. Grace has
had tonsilitis but is better. At school late
again. We made out report cards.
Saw Miss S off & met Metz.
Eve sc.
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Tues. FEBRUARY 8
1910 Nice and sunny and
warmer. School in the morning.
'Sunlight Hop' given by Mr. P. in
the afternoon. Good time R.R. came.
1911 Wed. Stormed all day. Lola
and I came home together and I
made fudge. Awful night. We read
and had lots of fun. Baths and bed.
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Wed. Tues. FEBRUARY 9
1910 Uncle J's old block burned Sun.
most things in it. Uncle J & Aunt H
are taking a trip in Florida to Bermudas
etc. Started my silk waist. Warmer
1911 Thurs. Work rushing at school. Home
late again. Snow. Letters from Lou & Aunt H.
L wants me to go to Phila- over 13th Couldn't
decide "so much work." Card from Bill G better.
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Thurs. Wed. FEBRUARY 10
1910 It started in half rain half snow
last night and is awful walking.
Came right home and sewed
steadily until bed time. Colder.
1911 Fri. Cleared off at last. Stirred up
all day and tired Decided not to go to
Phila. Lovely moonlight. Metz came down
to even. school at 8:15. We did some work for
Mr. Duncan.
Lola went home.
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Fri. FEBRUARY 11
1910 Nice day. I came right home
from school. I walked down. Sew-
ed until 7:30 Then went with Mrs. V.
over to Mrs. E's, then to L's we played duets.
1911 Sat. I worked around the room 'till
10. Went to school worked 'till 12:20.
Perfect day. Metz came home at 3:30 from
Dentist's Miss S went to game with us.
Heavenly night.
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Sat. FEBRUARY 12
Lincoln's Birthday
100 yrs.
1910 It snowed most of the night
and day sleeted too. Mr. V went to Boston
trains held up. I sewed all day and
evening my waist is coming on.
1911 Sun. Another lovely day. We didn't
go to church. Washed Metz' hair etc. Walked
after dinner. Went to the Baptist church
and heard a fine Lincoln address. Bed early.
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Sun. FEBRUARY 13
1910 Lovely day, the snow looks pretty.
I went to church with the L's & L. Called
in at Mrs. E's after church. Mr. V's nephew
called. We spend eve at Mrs. V's bro. Arthur's.
Mon.
1911 Cloudy all day. Metz & I went over to school
at 10:30. I worked around until Miss S was ready &
went home to Westfield with her for lunch. Awfully
nice time. Went to E. to basket-b our girls won. Metz spent
day with friends at Flushing. Lola came at 10.
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Mon. FEBRUARY 14
1910 Lovely day. The R.R. came Bill
expects to go to Boston in 2 weeks. I be-
gan work in the offices. Went home with
Miss Taylor after school. Little party next door eve.
Tues. 14
1911 I went over to the church with Miss Olive last
evening to see the rehearsal of a C.E play. Snowed
all day. R.R came, began my new classes
Eng I, & A Comer. Geog. 3 Valentines. Evening school.
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Tues. FEBRUARY 15
1910. Wrote long letter to Metz. Warmer
found card from M. at home. I sewed
all eve. Didn't feel very well. Its bad
walking now. Buz came.
Wed.
1911 Hustled with my classes. Came home
in good season. Lola went to Eliza- I
washed & ironed some collars etc. Senior
play Fri. reharsing. We talked and read. Metz
box came with cookies etc.
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Wed. FEBRUARY 16
1910. Very warm. Wrote to Jessie she
has the measles. Did one or two errands
bought rubbers. Sewed all eve. My
waist is nearly finished.
Thurs.
1911 2 above zero. Lovely day moderated toward
night. Finished a book last eve. Came home
in good season and read new post.
Night school. Wrote to Mrs. V. cloudy again.
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Thurs. FEBRUARY 17
1910 Misted and rained all day
I walked to school. The Buz came
last night and I took in to Mr L.
Sewed all evening. Went to bed late
Fri.
1911 Looks like rain we've had the worst weather
Only nine more nights of eve. school. Rained hard
one session. Read and took nap. Lola & Metz went to
the senior play. I came up on a Main Line car and saw
the last act. Fine.
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Fri. FEBRUARY 18
1910. It sleeted all night. Such a
glorious morning every twig ice
coated and brigtht blue sky. Walked
to school. Sewed all eve. Letter from Clay
1910 Cloudy. Went to N.Y. with Metz. Wanamaker's
then Gimbel's etc. Met Lillian on a car. Metz & I
had lunch at Gimbel's. Shopped. Each bot foulard
for a dress. Lola at dentists. Home for dinner. Buz
letter
& from
Bill
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Sat. FEBRUARY 19
1910 Finished my waist in the A:M
It is very pretty. Lovely day. Called
on Miss B. a few minutes walked down
town with Miss V. Lou Earle & L. Vining were here in eve.
We played 500. Had a nice time.
Sun.
1911 Lovely day. We all went to church.
Did odd jobs 'till dinner time. Went for a
walk, slept, read etc. Went to Baptist church
in eve. Same man as last Sun. I have a bum cold.
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Sun. FEBRUARY 20
1910 Beautiful day. Went to Church
with Miss B. Mrs. V & I took a long walk in
the P:M. & went to Christ Church Vesper's.
Called at Lou's & the Sherman's.
Mon.
1911 Woke up to find 3 in. of snow and still
snowing. We had one session. L & I had our
lunch in her room with coffee etc. Did odd jobs
about room & read. Eve. school About 6 in of snow
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Mon. FEBRUARY 21
1910. Felt bum coming down with a
head cold. Play sub. bridge at Mrs. S's
had a good time. Went to bed early. Mrs.
V has a little boy to spend 22d. Father's very ill.
lives.
Tues.
1911 Lola's birthday. Perfect day. Jeanette
comes at 6 tonight. We had nice Washington
& Lincoln Ex. Capt. A- spoke. Corrected Eng. papers
'till dinner. Jeanette came at 6. She & M. went to
theater.
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Tues. FEBRUARY 22
1910. Stormed all day both snow
and rain. I've been about sick
with this cold, haven't been out.
Mended, played with Jerry, studied & cards.
Wed.
1911 Lovely day. We got up late and saw
J. off at 10:47. L went to Cranford. M & I
went in town saw - 'Madam Butterfly'
lovely. Cora A. with us. We had dinner with her.
Lovely day. Sewed a bit
when we got home.
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Wed. FEBRUARY 23
Cleared off, I
walked home.
1910 The RR. came this A:M. Ann Hodges
has another boy. Slews of snow in
Vt. Gail starts for Boston Sat. I have
a new position in the office stand up all day
Thurs.
1911 Work as usual. R.R. from the girls
came yesterday. Mr Deyo asked me to come
back next year with fifty raise. Wrote letter
in even. and one to mother & Margaret F.
also Maurine.
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Thur. FEBRUARY 24
1910. Lovely day but cold I walked
home from school. Lou goes to Vt.
tomorrow for a week's vacation.
Spent eve. with L. Awfully cold. Mended.
Fri.
1911 Another lovely day. Beautiful
night. Catherine is hustling on Miss S's
Thesis. Found her still working when
I came home. Card from Dr. C. want to see G & J
when they get to Phil.
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Fri. FEBRUARY 25
1910. I got materials for a baby bonnet
after school. Did Mrs. V's hair turban.
We went out to E. Longmeadow and spent
the eve. beautiful moonlight night but cold.
Sat.
1911 Glorious springy morning. Worked
around the room. Buz came. Took 10:28 for
N.Y. had lunch with Lola. Boston Sym. Concert
with Miss Rollanson. Metz finished Thesis at 9 P:M.
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FEBRUARY 26 Sat.
Warmer.
1910. Bill has been sick with a cold
goes to B- Tues. I read and mended
in the A:M. Went driving with Mr.
Lathrop & Miss B. in P:M. Read at lib. in eve
Sun.
1911 Another heavenly day. Metz & I took
the Thesis up to Westfield in A:M. Took
a walk after dinner all 3 to Eliza, drinks
M & I went to meeting. Wrote letters.
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Sun. FEBRUARY 27
1910. Mrs. V & I went to church and I
read in 'Joseph Vance' after dinner a-
while then took a nap. Mr. & Mrs. Mills & Mr & Mrs
Empsal spent afternoon & eve. here we sang & played.
Mon.
1911 Beautiful day again. Such sad news!
Mrs. Laird died Sat. A:M, leaving a baby boy
born the 21st. I cannot believe it. Letter from
Mrs. V. Poor Mr. L is almost insane with grief.
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Mon. FEBRUARY 28
1910 It began to rain last night and
has been at it off & on all day musty & damp.
R.R. came. Gail goes to Boston tomorrow.
Studied before & after dinner 'till bed.
Tues.
1911 Cold this A:M. Winter again. News
came this noon of little Wilber's death from
pneumonia. I can't think its true. Poor Maurine
such a lovely baby I'm just heart broken over it.
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1910 Still misty and disagreeable. Worked
at school until 4 oclock.
March 1st
1911 Wed. The R.R. came yesterday with
all its sad news, it has just made
me ill, I can't think of anything else.
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Tues. March 1
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been 40 inches on a level in Vt. fine
sleighing etc. Got things ready to de-
part tomorrow.
1911 Thurs. see March 4) The New Theater
is lovely & 'The Piper' beautiful. We
went from the Martha Washington, wore
our silk dresses. Cleared off lovely.
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Wed. March 2
1910 It rained off and on all day.
I took the 3:14 Metz. met me at 5:30. We
went right out to Melrose and just
talked. It seemed so good. Pa W. died a yr. ago
today.
Thurs
1911 Worked hard all day at school
Night school. Came home after school & read.
The girls go to Phila. in A:M to spend
a day with Lucile. Had dandy time in W.
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Thur. MARCH 3 Beautiful day.
1910 Bill met C- & I at 9 in town we
did errands all morning. Lunched
with Pansy. called on Daisy Dean,
Warren Foster & Aunt H. good visits.
Friday
1911 A lovely day. I hustled home
from school and did odd jobs. Mended
etc. Last night of night school hooray!
Had Bill's trunk transfered to N.J.
closing
Exer [Exercises] at school
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Fri. MARCH 4 Lovely again.
1910 Clear & warm stayed at Mary's
last night. M played cards in eve. Went
in town at moon [noon]. Shopped Ben Hur in
eve. Metz and all stayed at Mary's.
Sat
See March 1
1911 Snowed hard in night & 'till about one.
Shortened my green dress went to bank. etc.
Took 10:28. Met Bill & J. at 12:50. Metz came at 2
We had lunch at Gimbels, shopped saw 'The Piper'.
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Sat. MARCH 5
1910 We got up late. Lunched with
Florence at Navy Yard. Marge & Metz &
Arther met us and went to Vaudevile
Metz & I went out to Roslindale. Dined in town
Sun
1911 Perfect day. Went to 5th Ave. Pres. church
Lovely service. Dinner & letters the J. G & I
took 5th Ave bus, called at F's cold.
Metz felt bum stayed & slept. Home at 8 P:M.
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Sun. MARCH 6
1910 We got up late. Called at Threshers
Melrose Highlands. Went out to Read-
ing dinned with Warren Foster & his
wife delightful people. Took 7:35 home.
Mon.
1911 Bill & J. went in with Metz and
hunted suits, Hippodrome in P:M. Metz, Lola
& I joined them for dinner at Baronne's Raised
Cain. Cora went with us to see Blanch Bates.
'Nobody's Widow.'
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Mon. MARCH 7 Wilber Hersom's birthday
1910 We had a thunder storm in
the night. Cleared off again tho. I
certainly had lovely weather in B.
worked hard 'till 5. Awfully tired.
Tues.
1911 Girls went in early again
and shopped. Bill bot a suit. We just
stayed in in eve. Sang wrote letters
and played 500. Tired bed early.
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Tues. MARCH 8
1910 Another nice day. Hard days
work. Went up to see Lou awhile
after school. Went bowling with
Mr. Ripley in eve. had a good time.
Wed.
1911 Girls visit school with me 'till 10 A:M.
Then went in and shopped. Had lunch &
went to 'Mad Sherry'. L & I met them at
theater saw 'Chanticler'. didn't feel as tho we'd seen
Maude Adams
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Wed. MARCH 9
1910 Grand morning. I walked
to school. The R.R. came and
I wrote and sent it on Read
awhile and went to bed early.
Thurs.
1911 Awfully busy at school, with
marks etc. Girls visited Met. Art Mus-
& heard 'Garaldine Farrar' in Mad. Butterfly'
Jeanette packed. We retired early. Dead tired.
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Thur. MARCH 10
1910 I get awfully tired these days
working in the bank. Card from
Ralph telling of the birth of Maurines
son 10 lbs. Wilber Thayer Hersom. Wrote to M.
Fri
1911 Bill & Jeanette went in early. J left
at 12:50 for Albany. I got off early & met Bill
at 3:30 we did errands for Grace F. Bill
packed in eve. I went to E about register bed early.
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Fri. MARCH 11
1910 Home late. Lovely day L. W. & I visit-
ed school at Westfield. She got a tele-
gram calling her to a position in
Chatam. Lou, Mrs V. & I went to Paul's minstrel
show good.
Sat.
1911 Bill & I went in with Metz. Glorious day.
Shopped. Lunched with Mary M & Mrs. Lane
at Mt V. Shopped 'till G went at 5:02 I
stopped on way home & bot a tan suit. Bed!
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Sat. MARCH 12
1910 Got up late. The Buz came,
read and did odd jobs. Sap is
running finely in Vt. Took my sewing
over to Lou's still grand weather.
Sun.
1911 Lovely day. Lola in Cranford. C & I
went to church. Wrote letters slept &
'did things.' Went for a walk and
to bed early again. Seems quite [quiet] with
the girls gone.
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Sun. MARCH 13 card to Hester
19 Gorious [Glorious] spring day. Mrs. V & I went to
church. Walked after with Miss Bates.
Rachel was over in the afternoon Mrs V
& I walked with her - beautiful. Bed early.
Mon.
1911 Perfectly beautiful night I've been
walking. Metz had to work 'till 8:30. Have
been to bank etc. Finished reading
'Flamstead Quarries' nice story. M. E Waller
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Mon. MARCH 14
1910. When I got to school found card
saying Gail would arrive at 4:10. Aw-
fully glad to see her. We visited & called
on Lou in the eve. Lovely but cold.
Tues.
1911 R.R. came Bill reached home O.K.
My suit came out light tan braided. Came
home in good season. Its raining Metz is work-
ing late again. I've been to the talor's for her suit.
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Tues. MARCH 15 Hester's birthday.
1910. I went to school then met Bill
at 10:15 and we visited one of L's classes
B visited my school in P:M. We did errands
had L & Miss B. over for bridge. Candy ice-cream &
wafers.
Wed.
1911 Spring day. Miss S & I went to Springfield
with the girls team We won 16-13. Had lots of fun
took wrong car and didn't get home 'till 6:45. Rain-
ing a little.
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Wed. MARCH 16
1910 We are having grand weather.
Bill met me at 3 we did errands went
to a concert with L & home with her for
dinner. Rachel was there we played bridge.
Thurs.
1911 Woke up with snow on the ground. Cold
& windy freezing all day. Worked late at sch-
Miss Bell called. Washed and pressed. Metz is
packing for Boston and I for Phila.
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Thurs. MARCH 17
1910 We started at 9:15 for Ware. It snowed
a little in the morning but cleared. Found
Joe looking well but able to walk only a little.
Went tho' the mills in P:M. Home at 9:30.
Fri
1911 Nice day Hustled at school beat it for E-
and got the 2:49 reached Phila at 5. Lou
was glad I came as she was feeling blue
Gran. Smith died Tues. We went to Grand Opera &
heard Mary Garden in 'The
Juggler'
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Fri MARCH 18
1910 Glorious morning. I got a team &
we drove down to Barney's thro park, over
Cresent Hill, Maple St etc. Lunched down town.
Bill left at 12:45. I hated to have her go.
Sat.
1911 Cloudy. I went thru the mint very interesting
The L & I did the City Hall, Masonic Temple, Ind.
Hall, Betsy Ross' House. Home for brunch the Wana-
maker's. In the eve Schumann-Heink with P- Ocestra.
lovely.
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Sat. MARCH 19
1910 Mended, read and walk in P:M.
Went down to school & worked in A:M. Felt
pretty lonesome & blue. Miss B. came over at 5
& stayed to supper. We played cards in the eve.
Sun.
1911 It rained most of the day. L & I got up
late, went to church heard fine sermon. After
dinner visited until A.A. Campbell called at 7.
It rained hard he took me to my train. Home at 10.
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Sun. MARCH 20
1910 Went to church. Miss B. & I took the
12:50 train for Northampton. Spent a pleasant
afternoon with her sister at Smith. I called
up Ann M. but she was in Brooklyn. Home at 6:30.
Mon.
1911 Found letter from Grace, buz. and letter
Bill. Worked like a Trojan at school until
4. Lola has Sara for 3 days. We met Metz at 6:22
She had a great time. Tired took bathe & went to bed
8:30
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Mon. MARCH 21
1910 I've nearly finished 'Joseph Vance'
fine R.R. came newsy Letter from Lillian & one
from Miss Noble a Pacific traveling friend. Cleared off
lovely, showered yesterday. Bed early. Studied.
Tues.
1911 Letters from mother and Margaret S.
Mother's been having grip. Worked at school
late. Sara had five little friends for a tea party.
Metz & I went to a concert with Miss Jennie.
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Tues. MARCH 22 Maurine 25
1910 Nice day again. Did some errands
on the way home. Stayed at school late
typewriting. This is Holy Week. Strike in
Philadelphia still on. Finished my book.
Wed.
1911 Lovely spring morning. Real warmth
in the wind. Worked late came home
and mended; and played piano. We just
read and talked and went to bed early.
Hot.
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Wed. MARCH 23
1910 Perfect day. Worked late. We are
doing speed work in short hand. Walked
home tonight, & went over to lib. & read until
dinner time. Studied. bed early -
Thurs.
1911. Winter again the wind has howled
for three nights now. I'm getting tired
of it. I had two friends from Mt. V. visiting
her[e] today. Letter from Lucile not coming up
now.
H.S. Washington trip off
scarlet fever.
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Thurs. MARCH 24
19 Lovely day again. I walked from
school. school and over to Lou's
awhile. Beautiful moonlight
night studied, read & bed early.
Fri.
1911 Nice day worked late at school.
Read until dinner. Metz was late home.
We went to an illustrated lecture on
the West at Elizabeth. Lovely pictures over
my stamping
ground.
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Fri. MARCH 25
Lovely moonlight nights
1910 Just like summer I walked
both ways. Worked late. Letter from
Aunt Hannah, she & Uncle J. are going
to stop here Mon. I went to eve. school.
Sat.
1911 Nice morning but still cool. L. C & I
went in on the 8:09. I bot a suit old blue &
hat black with blue plumes. L went to Sym. Concert
M & I shopped. We met at 5, had dinner & saw The Concert
Fine show lots of fun bot tickets of speculator
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Sat. MARCH 26
Letter having mother
1910 A little cooler & windy. Mended all
morning & 'till we went to ride at 3.
Mr & Mrs. V., Miss B. & I. Called on
Josie Sault Lawton in eve Lovely night.
Sun.
1911 Lovely spring day. We stayed in and rested.
Took naps etc. L in Crawford. We went to
vespers at 4. walked awhile. Read, wrote
letters and retired early.
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Sun. MARCH 27
Such a glorious Easter! I wore
my pink silk & white hat. Lou & I
went to walk in the P.M. and
down to 1st Church to hear Gounod's 'Redemption'
Mon.
1911 Miserable all day. it rained some.
Coming down with hard cold, headache.
The girls R.R. came Maurine is very
brave. Went to bed at 8. Awful headache.
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Mon. MARCH 28
19 Uncle J & Aunt H. came at 12:38. At 3:15
we took the car for Ware. Had a fine
visit home at 9:30. They are running
open cars on some streets. R.R. came.
My hat came.
Tues.
1911 Bum but went to school. Letter from
mother. Wrote both R.R's and came home
from school early. Metz and I went
down to Miss Field's a little while. L in C__
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Tues. MARCH 29
19 I got a rig & took Aunt H. & Uncle J.
around the city & over thr[o] the park.
Perfect day warm as summer. They
left at 12:45. Maurine has been very sick.
Wed.
1911 I took my silk and went to Westfield
after school but got caught in a hard
rain and home just in time for dinner.
Metz had to work. Home at 10:00
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Wed. MARCH 30
19 I'm back in the offices again
and get home late awfully tired:
Walked to school. Pete has left college
for this year & is teaching dis. school.
Thurs.
1911 Worse! Worst cold I've had sick all
over but keep going. Went to Westfield again
and saw dressmaker. Came home and
went to bed right after dinner. Cold is tight.
New suit came.
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Thurs. MARCH 31
1910 Felt like a cold and
closed. Rachel and I went
to look at hats. Miss B. spent
eve. with us. Mr & Mrs. L. in N.Y.
Fri.
1911 Began to feel better today. We are to
have the house and luncheon party tomorrow.
Miss Munoz, L & I went to E__ after school and
got supplies. Errands in eve. bath & bed early.
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Fri. APRIL 1
19 1 Felt pretty bad with this
cold. Went to R's club masquerade
dressed as Jap in my kimona. Had
a good time. Teacher murdered last eve.
Sat.
1911 Lovely spring day. Lola & I hustled all
A:M. Lunch at 2:15. Miss Shield, Miss Munoz, Cora
& we'uns. Everything fine, visited until 5:30. Miss S
went to faculty basketball with us lots of fun.
We cooked everything.
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Sat. APRIL 2
1910 Just about sick with cold
but went downtown and ordered
hat. Did some mending and
cleaning and read at lib. Buz came
Sun.
1911 We've been to church. Cold day but sunny.
Wore my new suit & hat, like them. We just stayed
in and read, wrote letters etc. After supper
we made penuchy played piano etc.
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Sun. Mon. APRIL 3
19 Such lovely days. Miss B.
& I went for a walk. She took
dinner here and we walked in
P.M. Mrs. & Mr. En. here: I stayed with
Miss Ball night.
Mon.
1911 Nice day. We made out our
report cards, had lots of fun. Metz came
home tired. We went to the bank with our
checks. Settled up finances. Card from Mrs. V.
Her mother died.
Wed.
1912 Mrs. S. Frances & I met at G.C. at
4:45. We had one session. Cold so our
winter clothes were O.K. Louis C. met us at
S. Reached Randolph at 2:45.
Sat by fire &
talked with S & M.
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19
Mon. APRIL 4 Grace Anniversary 7th
19 R.R. came. They are having
early spring too mother was to
plant sweet peas today. Roads
like summer. Rained most of day.
Tues.
1911 Bum day. L & I planned to go to N.Y.
but its rained all afternoon, raining hard.
Cold all the time awful weather everywhere.
Mother says snow 3 ft deep in the woods.
Thurs.
1912 Cold but clear, late spring lots of
snow. We just visited all morning &
F & I went down town in p:m. Mother &
Mrs S. to Aunt J's . Cards in eve.
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Tues. APRIL 5
19 Very warm again. My hat
came guess I'll like it. The town
is agog with the murder. Roose-
velt is visiting in Italy Lathropes over.
Wed.
1911 Rained off and on but L & I hustled
in after school in town. Had good luck
did several errands each got a raincoat. In
eve. Metz & I hunted a dressmaker for her.
Fri.
1912 Mrs. S. F & I went to service at Ep__ church
Saw new Metzger boy, visited store. Made an
angel cake read & visited. Went to church in eve.
& choir rehearsal. Guy & Grace came over Cool but nice.
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19
Wed. APRIL 6
19 Mrs. V. got up just sick with grippe
& a very sore throat had to go to bed a and
stay there. Paul and I got dinner.
Got my hat. Walked to school.
Thur.
1911 A perfect spring day, warm & beautiful
everyone out without hats or coats. I cut a
gingham dress after school. L visited schools
in Newark. Metz & I interviewed her dressmaker.
Sat.
1912 Lovely & warm. We arranged games for
a little party Mother had. 30 ladies in nice
time, ice-cream & cake. Invited to the
Hollises in eve. cards & victrola ice-cream
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19
Thurs. APRIL 7 Grace & Guy's wedding annsary [anniversary].
19 Growing colder again. Mrs. V. had
doctor, real sick. Met Mrs Wheeler down
town at noon. Spencer, the murderer
robbed him 3 yrs ago. He found his watch.
Fri.
1911 Worked hard all day dead tired. I
saw Miss S. off for college. Came home and
sewed. We went for a walk in eve. Cloudy
looks like snow or rain. Letter from Aunt H.
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Fri. APRIL 8
1910. Quite cold. Letter from Metz. she's estab-
lished in N.Y. The Metzgers have new son.
My last day in the offices. Spent eve.
at Miss B's. Walked to school.
Sat
1911 All went in town on the 8:09. L & I
shopped all a:m. Metz, Cora & I saw 'The Dollar
Princess' then Metz bot a suit pretty black
serge. Dinner in town home at 8:30. Letter
from
mother
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Sat. APRIL 9
19 Mrs. V. still miserable. I ironed for
her, sewed and studied. Buzz came
also letters from Belle and Margaret
lovely tatten handkerchief from B__ L & I sat together
[illegible] show in eve. all went
fine. Miss B
Sun.
1911 L went to Cranford, Metz and I did
things wrote letters etc. Lovely day but
cool. We've had a quiet day slept all P:M,
went to C.E, then for a walk. Lovely moon.
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Sun. APRIL 10
19 Nice day but still cold. Went
to church then Miss B & I walked.
Spent afternoon & eve. with Lou
hadn't been over there for two weeks.
Mon.
1911 Ground covered with snow yesterday
A.M. Having fine sugar weather at home.
Lovely day. C. took her skirt to the taylor
in eve. We went to bank etc. Glorious moon.
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Mon. APRIL 11
19 Walked both ways today. R.R.
came. Mrs. V is still sick. I studied
read and went to bed at 8:30.
Want to go home over the 19th
Tues.
1911 Beautiful day. Letters from mother
and father, mileages. One session tomorrow
and home. Mrs. A__ came at 5 P:M. L & I walked
with Miss Munoz. Miss Bell called. We walked in eve.
Heavenly moon.
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Tues. APRIL 12
19 Lovely day and warmer, I
worked at school untill 5 oclock-
Mrs. V. has Quincy sore throat. Letter
from Lillian Mrs E. here & her mother.
Wed.
1911 One session we took the 1:45 in. Banged
around in G's, called at Fer's office met Metz at
4:30. She came up to see me off. Took sleeper at
Sr. slept well. Bill met me at 1:55. Heavenly night
full moon.
Fri
1912 Had a message to meet Lou at
Newark at 3:38 rode up to the Pennsy
with her & talked 'Europe' Mr. Ulmer met us
there. L took 5:02 to Vt. I took charge of Library.
It rained
all eve.
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Wed. APRIL 13
19 Miss V. came over to help Mrs. V.
am going home Fri. hooray. Mrs. V's
Quincy broke today. I worked
around and studied. Walked home.
Thurs.
1911 Lovely day. Visited with the neighbors. So
good to be home. Went down town in P:M.
Saw Allie, Nell H., Mary M., Mr. Metzger etc. Went
to the Guild with mother a few min. Grace & Edith
over in eve.
Sat.
1911 Got up late had a shampoo &
helped Ed. clean up the lawn & start a
garden. Went for a walk with Frances
& Miss Stimpson in afternoon. F. came in eve,
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19
Thur. APRIL 14
19 Walked. Worked late, Mrs. V.
up but weak. Paul sick in bed.
Mrs. E. here in eve. Packed
partly went to bed early.
Fri.
1911 Everyone likes my hat & suit. Gail
stayed home until noon. It rained all
day. Had supper at Uncle J's, Bill & I.
Church and choir rehearsal after.
Needed
saprano
so I sang.
Sun.
1912 Stayed in all day. Cold bum.
Read and slept. Nat Cocke called
in P:M & Mr. Gould came & stayed
for supper, Oleita was here in eve.
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Fri. APRIL 15
19 Glorious a:m. Got bunch of
arbutus to wear home. Dr. B. took
Bill, R & L & I home from train. So
good to be home. Dance in eve. good time.
Miss Shield's
birthday
Sat.
1911 Cool. Mother and I did some wash-
ing and ironing. I went down town with
Allie came over.
ing and ironing. I went down town with
Grace & Edith. Had some work done on
my teeth. Stayed home and visited in eve.
Mon.
1911 Cold still bum. After school walked
down for R.R. and wrote in eve. Went
up to Clara's & we walked with the
Harrison girls. It is warm & springlike.
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Sat. APRIL 16
19 Dandy weather. Dentists all a:m.
Calls in afternoon. Mother went
to Club we came home together.
Hollises in eve. Went to dance with G & Dr. C__
Sun.
1911 Lovely morning but cool. The church
was packed. Lovely service, fine sermon.
Guy's people over in P:M. It snowed.
We went to church, then 'sugared off'.
Tues.
1911 [1912] Warm. Miss S. back at school.
Kept time while Mr. S__ went to N.Y.
Oleita's in eve. Awful accident on
White Star new Titanic sank with 1500
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Sun. APRIL 17
19 Wind blew like everything. Sang
dandy sermon. Stayed in all p:m.
Children over played & sang. Aunt J's
in eve. & B & I walked down with R.R.
Mon.
1911 Just puttered around. Went down
to school. Visited with Mrs. Metzger. Called
on Mrs. DuBois. Visited Mr. Harris Comm. Geog.
class. Bill & I visited with Mrs Chedel. Called on Stella.
Wed.
1912 Showery day. Busy day stayed
until the 4:08. Rode home had no umbrel.
'Colder we had a fire in the grate. Mended
& finished Oliver Twist. Nice letter from Etta
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19
Mon. APRIL 18
19 Dentists again in a:m. April
showers. Made candy etc. Had party
in eve. Dr. Campbell, John, Mr. Sherburn
C. Adams, Nettie M, Bill, Alice M__ & I
dandy
time,
Tues.
1911 Pressed my dress. Went down to D & B's Hall
with G & E to help get ready for dance. Had nap
and helped at hall. We had a perfectly fine time
at the dance. About 60. Favors, Germans etc. Everyone
said an awfully pretty party.
Thurs
1912 Still wet & cold did a lot of
odd jobs in correcting papers etc. We've
changed our boat again, expect to
go on 'La Bretagne'.
at 9 P:M the Carpathia
came in with the rescued
from the Titanic
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Tues. APRIL 19
19 Glorious again. Did errands
in A:M. Went to dr. & had nose ex-
amined. No adnoids. Mother & I down
all P:M grand. Called at Grace's & Brooks'.
Wed.
1911 Lovely morning. Packed. Went down town
sent maple candy to Seattle & San F. Took 1:25.
Hated to leave. Lou met me at Jc. We went for dandy
auto rides with her father & mother I took 6:30 sleeper.
Didn't expect to stop.
Fri.
1911 [1912] Arbor Day Ex. tree planting etc. Cool &
showery. Ed. came home early & we planted
a garden. Oleita & I went for a walk in
the evening. Awful stories by survivors of the
Titanic
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19
Wed. APRIL 20
19 Lovely. Stayed home with
mother all a:m. then Dr B's a
minute. Took 1:25 hated to leave.
Arrived 6:15. All better. Bed early.
Thurs.
1911. Rained when I reach N.Y at 6:25 A:M
Came right out had breakfast. School as usual.
Rained nearly all day. Unpacked & put away
lots of winter things. Metz, L & I talked all eve.
Sat.
1911 [1912] Warm & lovely. Took the 7:58 to N.Y. Shopped
bot shoes etc, met Mrs. Shield at 11. We had
a grand day, bot 2 dresses, a hat for me
etc, dress & waist for Mrs. S. Read & bed early
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19
Thur. APRIL 21
19 School again. Worked 'till
5:45. Going to hustle from now on.
Things are more advanced here.
Fruit trees in blossom, Grass green
at home.
Fri.
1911 School as usual. Had lots of work.
to do. stayed late Came home and sewed. Went
to Literary at school in eve, Metz to dressmaker.
Tried out debaters. Mr. G. Miss Lenhart & I judgdes.
Mr. S came home
with me
Sun.
1912 Warm and nice [illegible] cold. We puttered
about the place, planted some seeds etc.
Clara, Oleita & I went for a walk in
the afternoon. Read and helped Mrs. L
fix a dress.
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Fri, APRIL 22
1910. Have begun my Sept. bookeep-
ing and stayed down untill 5:15
Went over to see Lou few minutes last
night. Read and studied.
Sat.
1911 Horrid rainy & cold. L & I sewed all
morning. Had little lunch at 11. Went to
Cranford at 1:30. Cora & Metz came out to
see the flat, spent afternoon. Dressmaker's in eve.
Mon.
1912 It rained off and on all day.
I found all my packages at
home am crazy about my new
hat. Had Mrs. Van Arken help me fix a dress
in eve.
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19
Sat. APRIL 23
19 School from 8:30 'till 1. For
make up for last Mon. Glorious day.
Walked in the park & Finished my
book "Dr. Thorne" by Anthony Trollope fine.
Sun.
1911 Still cold, latest spring I ever knew.
Metz & I 'did' things. Slept in P:M. Arthur Bean
called. Went for a long walk. Visited with
Lo and went to bed early. Nice but cold.
Tues.
1912 Cold and windy and rainy.
Wrote some letters. Made out average.
We are reviewing U. S. H. for final
exam. Read & sewed bed early.
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Sun. APRIL 24
1910 Looked like showers but we
havent had them. Church with Mrs. V.
then walked. Lou and I have spent
afternoon at the McKean's nice time.
Mon.
1911 Beautiful spring day. Lola & I went
for a walk after school. Letter & card from
Bill. Washed my hair. We've been to walk
this eve, once to the bank etc. Lovely night.
Wed.
1912 A little warmer. Ed came
home early & we worked in the
garden. Stayed in the read
'David Harum' and did some mending
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Mon. APRIL 25
19 Having a nice rain just what
we need. School 'till 5:30. RR
came. Mother's finished cleaning
Have been studing [studying] all eve.
Tues.
1911 Still lovely. R.R. came also card
from Grace Hester has measles. Lola
and I walked to E__. Did some pressing
in eve, then all walked. Glorious weather.
Thurs.
1912 A lovely day visited with Lola
after school took the trolley to Newark.
Met Olivia & Emilie Calloway we had dinner
and saw 'Everywoman' fine Lovely night.
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19
Tues, APRIL 26
19 Rained hard untill noon.
Stopped at Miss Bates on way
home, her sister was there. Letter
from Jule. Played cribbage & studied.
Wed.
1911 Bright blue sky every morning. The
apricot tree by our window is gorgeous.
Miss S & I took 3:08 to West__ I had a fitting
on my dress. Read and sewed in eve.
Fri.
1912 Still nice, busy day at school
gave finale exam in Arith. to seniors.
Mrs. S & I came down to hear Prof.
Barbour read 'David Harum' fine.
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19
Wed. APRIL 27
19 Lovely day. Worked 'till 5:15. One yr.
ago today
no tomorrow -
Started West from Boston!
Letter from mother. Bum stomach
Worked all evening.
Thurs.
1911 Spring has come all in a bunch
Things are just humming. Teachers
Meeting after school. Mrs. A. is still
sick in bed. We've been walking tonight.
Sat.
1912 It rained nearly all day and I
didn't go out. Read & sewed, the boys
came home & Clara came in after-
noon. Sewed & read in evening.
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19
Thurs. APRIL 28
19 Nice day but cool. Went with
Miss L. while she had a suit fitted
Left Boston a yr ago today. Found
lovely topaze ring from Aunt H.
Fri.
1911 Still glorious weather. Miss S went to
college. I went over to see her off then sewed.
We walked down to our laundry ladies etc
Its warmer. We went to bed early.
Sun.
1912 Perfect day. Oleita & Clara came
to dinner to celebrate my birthday (29th)
We had lots of fun. Went for a
long walk both after & eve.
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19
Fri. APRIL 29
19 My birthday and a lovely
day. Had a letter & three postals
My ring is a beauty. Saw Lou
off at noon, called on Miss Bates.
Sat.
1911 Note from Aunt H. with good wishes. We
went in town on the 8:09. Shopped. L & I took
bus ride up 5th Ave. Metz had to work 'till 5.
Plank steak dinner. Saw Wm Hodge in 'The Man from Home'
fine
Mon.
1912 Rained all day. Found several
birthday letter and H., Metz, Etta etc, had
a belt pin, two ties, four handkerchiefs
etc.
Went to N.Y at 6 with Mr. & Mrs. S to
show at the Plaza fine staid in all night.
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19
Sat. APRIL 30
19 Another lovely day after it
cleared at noon. Mended & wrote
letters. 8 letters since yesterday,
Shopped in p:m. Library in eve.
Sun
1911 We were all in. Did stunts around
our room read, wrote letters and
slept. We went out for a little walk
in the evening. Its cooler.
Tues.
1912 Left Mrs. S in N.Y. to make calls,
got out here about 10. Read and wrote
letters all evening. It rained off &
on all day. Our garden is fine.
19
19
Sun. MAY 1
19 In Denver a yr. ago today. Lovely
day. Stayed in room all A:M. Went
to S.S. & C.E. with Rachel. We walked
in the P:M. Whole city in the park.
Mon.
1911 Bum headache all day. We
made out our reports, had lots
of fun. Got our checks. Went to the
park and for a walk in evening.
Wed.
1912
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19
Mon. MAY 2
19 Miss Lyman went with me & I
bought a linen suit. Had a fitting after
school. Went over to Rachel's in eve.
and played bridge, Miss Weff & Mrs. Emp -
Tues.
1911 Cool and breezy but clear. I
went to Westfield for a fitting after
school. Miss Case stopped off at W & we
had a Sundy [sundae] together. Walked in eve.
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19
19
Tues, May 3
19 Looked like rain and did shower.
I worked late and went to the
May festival in eve. Mrs. V has been
both days. Paul ushered. comp. seats.
Wed.
1911 The girls R.R. came yesterday Ex
pect Marge is in W__ with Grace. Ther
on left last night.
went to Vt. Sun. to plant trees in his
farm. M will spend rest of week with L in Ph__
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19
19
Wed. MAY 4
19 Still cloudy. Miss L. & I went to
lunch at the Orange Tree Inn.
I worked late & school & did
bookkeeping all eve. Letter from Bill.
1911 Thurs. Warmer again and lovely.
I kept the study hall me. S beat it for
the 3:05. Saw Miss S off. We walk
these lovely evening. Glorious sunset.
19
19
19
Thur. MAY 5
1910 Mrs. V's birthday. Rachel & I
went to lunch at Lynche's new place.
I brought home three roses. She had
several presents Her mother & father
were here
P:M & eve.
Fri.
1911 Lovely day. Stayed after school and helped
Miss S. awhile for the play. We had arbor
day exercises dedicated trees etc. The play
was fine given by Sophs. 'She Stoop[s] to Conquer'.
19
19
19
Fri. MAY 6
19 Nice day but windy. I had
a last fitting on my suit, at 5.
Worked until then. Called at
W.D.V's in the evening.
Sat.
1911 Heavenly day. I swed [sewed] 'till 10:28. Took
train for N.Y. bot low shoes met Metz for lunch.
We picked out a sweater for her at Spauldings.
Saw Marathon Race on Broadway & Sufferagette parade.
Home for dinner Lola with miss M.
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19
19
Sat. MAY 7
19 Went down to school and work-
ed till dinner time. Took a
nap & worked on my book until 5. Mrs. V
& P. went to ride Walk with Miss V. Lib, in eve.
Sun.
1911 We went to church this A:M for a
change. Heavenly day. Fruit trees are
all in bloom. We walked after our naps.
Read and went to bed early.
19
19
19
Sun. MAY 8
19 Lovely in A;M. event to church.
Nap & worked on books. Rained from 12:30
to 5. Met Lou at train & went up
with her for awhile. Read awhile.
Mon.
1911 Some little showers. L went into
N.Y on errands In eve. we went for a
walk decided suddenly to go to Proctor's at E__
Bareheaded in our raincoats. Chewed gum Raised Cain
Lots of fun.
19
19
19
Mon. MAY 9
19 R.R. came, also letters from
Mrs. Thayer & Metz. Lou says Vt is
great now. Worked late at school
& all the evening Rain d all day.
Tues.
1911 Worked at school until 4. Miss S & I
went up to Miss Denman's my dress is coming O:K
Letters from home & Cousin Warren one from Belle K.
Mon. Ada Lamson died last week Mon. pneumonia.
Funeral at our house Tues.
Grace, Fred, Lassie
May
19
19
19
Tues. MAY 10
19 Nice day but cool & windy.
Letters from Maurine & Grace Rieley.
Worked late at school. Bought a
shirt waist. Walked to school
Wed.
1911 Awfully hot. Miss S. Miss Lenhart & I
went to baseball game at Roselle. Found express
package of syrup, doughnuts sugar etc. We
went for a walk, lovely night. Warm.
19
19
19
Wed. MAY 11
19 Postal from mother. Am reading
'Diana of the Crossways.' Worked on
my books in the eve. Am following
my last yr's trip was in Los. A__ tonight.
Thurs.
1911 Still hotter. After school got ready for
my sugar party We had it at the Hornings.
Am. Geog. class, Metz & Lola everything fine, we
played Jenkins etc. All tickled with the sugar.
19
19
19
Thur. MAY 12
19 Rachel & I went to lunch together
and did errands. I went over to see
L in the eve. Read late. Bought an
everyday hat and trimmed it.
Fri.
1911 Hot again. Packed after school and
took the 4:05. Boat left at 6 P:M. We had
lunch in our stateroom. Lovely moonlight we
had thunderstorm at 10 then it cleared.
19
19
19
Fri. MAY 13
19 Worked late am closing Oct. books. Nice
days but cool now Finished my
book and went to bed in good
season.
Sat.
1911 Reached Amsterdam at 8:30. At 10:30 E, F,
I, C, L & I took auto bus to Broadalbin. At 2:30
a friend of E's took us on the most glorious ride
Aderondack beautiful. Home & dinner at 8 P:M.
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19
19
Sat. MAY 14
1910 Rained all day. I mended
read, and studied. Got awfully
tired of staying in and went
for a walk. Library in eve. Buz came.
Sun.
1911 I went to church with one of E's friends
who lives with them. Visited until our train went
at 5. Had 2 hrs. in Albany walked around capitol etc.
Clear & beautiful on river Metz & I stayed out 'till 12.
19
19
19
Sun. MAY 15
1910 Went to church and sat with
Mrs. F. Saw L awhile after. Mr. & Mrs. V.
Miss H. V. & I had a lovely ride out in
the country got a bunch of buttercups.
Mon.
1911 Got into N.Y at 6 L & I took 7:15 train.
It grew cooler Sun. & I took cold. Came home
from school & went to bed up for dinner
the[n] all went to bed early.
19
19
19
Mon. MAY 16
1910 The R.R. came. I'm hustling
on book - want to get finished
soon. Mother had lettuce out of her
garden yesterday. Studied.
Tues.
1911 Showery but grew hot toward night.
Got my dress from Westfield Am very much
pleased with it. R.R. came. We went for
a walk in eve. read and wrote letters.
19
19
19
Tues. MAY 17
1910 Worked late. Miss V and
Mr. & Mrs. E. were here in
the even. Cloudy. Wrote some
letters.
Wed
1911 Looked like rain but cleared. Went
in on 3:05 did errands. Metz met me at 5:30.
We had dinner more errands. Met Edith Abbott
on Broadway walked & visited with her. Home at 9:30.
19
19
19
Wed. MAY 18
1910 Came home late
Rained all day went to bed early.
Thurs.
(Miss B. came
over in the eve. We tried to
see the comet but couldn't. Lovely
night. Letters from Bill & Metz.)
Thurs.
1911 Still hot and looked like rain.
Lola washed her hair I sewed. Made
an auto bonnet of tea matting, dandy.
Helped Metz make one in eve. Walked awhile
19
19
19
Thurs. MAY 19
1910 We had two visiting day. Miss
Balcom & I went over to Ware & visited
Carr department. Cleared off lovely Had
dinner with Grace. See 18th
Fri.
1911 Still sticky & hot looks like rain but
doesn't we need it badly. Little shower at noon.
Came home & sewed after school. Metz & I
went to a Literary affair at school in eve.
19
19
19
Fri. MAY 20
1910 A perfect day. Miss B & I visited
Tech. High. then went down to
school. I met L__ and went up home
with her. Mrs. Gil. W. is here.
Sat.
1911 Same kind of weather. Miss Jennie had
her Co's machine & took us to Asbury Park.
We started at 1:15 home at 8. Grand ride over
100 mile. Awfully foggy by the ocean. Sewd A:M.
19
19
19
Sat. MAY 21
1910 Went down town & did errands.
Awfully hot. Bought a nice white
waist. Took nap in P:M. Studied
and went over to the lib.
Sun.
1911 Somewhat foggy. Metz & I wore our silk
dresses to church. Found lovely woods - over Roselle
side, took our sweaters to lie on and read.
Have been writing letters this eve. L in C__
19
19
19
Sun. MAY 22
1910 Stayed home and did odd
jobs. Lovely day. Went over to
L's in P:M. We all went to a musical
service in the evening.
Mon.
1911 Hot still. school is an effort these
days. Came home and worked on debate
awhile. Mrs. Horning called us over there in
the eve and me played 500 'till 10:30.
19
19
19
Mon. MAY 23
1910 It rained a little in the A:M.
R.R came. Rachel & I went to a dress
rehearsal with Lou at College. Club
cute play. rained [illegible] we came home
Tues.
1911 Awfully warm when we went to school
but changed a great deal before night. Home
letters, so dry everywhere. Letter from Mrs. V.
Paul is an honor pupil goes to Dartmouth in fall
Miss L & I worked on debate in eve
19
19
19
Tues. MAY 24
1910 Washed last night and ironed
this A:M. Stayed late at school
doing shorthand. Walked out to
the X with some laundry.
Wed.
1911 Much cooler and actually rainy this A:M.
It cleared off. I worked late at school.
Worked awhile in eve. We walk awhile
almost every night and have a soda or
something.
19
19
19
Wed. MAY 25
1910 Walked to school. It rained
when I came home did some
errands. Painted the flowers on
my hat and wrote some letters.
Thurs.
1911 Still cool but beautiful we need
rain. Worked late at school. Miss Lenhart
came over in eve. and we went thru
our debate and had Metz. critisize
19
19
19
Thur. MAY 20
1910 Lovely morning I go to N.Y.
Sat. A:M. Studied, walked
out to the laundry and
mended after school.
Fri.
1911 So busy at school I can hardly see.
Miss L & I worked until late. Debate was fine,
very close we lost 96 to 94 points. Lovely night.
Mrs. S Metz & I saw Miss Sh. off. Then home at 11:15.
19
19
19
Fri. MAY 27
1910. Did some errands after
school & some pressing.
Miss Bates came over and
after dinner I packed.
Sat.
1911 I wake up every A:M from 5 to 6 makes me so
disgusted. Went in on 8:09. Did errands for Grace
Saw Mr. F & Leslie. C & I had lunch went down to [illegible]
then bus. to 135 up to Mr. F's Yelch ..? but 138. Home at 10:01
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19
19
Sat. MAY 28
1910. Took the 7:50 train. Went in
the sight-seeing auto in after-
noon and went over to Roselle, N.J.
in eve. Meet school committee.
Sun
1911 Beautiful day. We spent an industrious
A:M. Then read our 'buses' etc. Slept from
3 to 5. This eve. we called on Miss Whightman
had a nice visit. Lovely night stars out.
19
19
19
Sun. MAY 29
1910 Mr. Deyo took me over the H.S.
Then met com. again & am hired
for next yr. Spent rest of day &
night with Blanchie Smith.
Mon.
1911 Awfully warm. Worked quite late. Came
home and sewed. Dressed for Sophomore party
at Denicks. Mrs. S. came for me and we met Miss S.
Mr. Fisher & Mr. Starry there. Lots of fun. hot. home at 11.
19
19
19
Mon. MAY 30
1910 Spent the morning at the
Ferguson's took the 4 train
home an hour late. Visited
& bed early. Tired. 4 letters
Tues.
1911 Letter from Marge & Grace. Theron in Key
West on bus. Metz & I took Sight-seeing yacht
around N.Y. fine Sat in park after lunch.
Home at 6. Both sleepy Bed at 8:50.
19
19
19
Tues. MAY 31.
1910 Felt miserable didn't get up
until 10 A:M. Went down to
school & got some business
letters off. Bed early.
Wed.
1911 Its actually raining this A:M. Rained
off & on all day. Saw Miss S. off. Met Metz
We walked in eve. Then I made maple
sugar candy. Poured in evening, fine we need i[t].
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19
19
Wed. JUNE 1
1910 Got back into the harness,
we are working hard at
school so much to do. Stopped
& visited at Miss. L's. Studied.
Thurs.
1911 Hot I wore my linen skirt Looks well
since I fixed it over. We made out marks.
Fun. Saw Miss S. off. Heavenly night. Metz,
Lola & I walked to Elizabeth.
19
19
19
Thurs. JUNE 2
1910 It rained some during the
day. I stayed at school and
worked late. Am feeling
bum with a cold.
Fri.
1911 So busy at school I can hardly see.
Exams begin next Fri. Metz & I went up
to Westfield to moving pictures with Miss S.
Mrs. & Miss Denman. Dandy pictures. Lots of fun.
19
19
19
Fri. JUNE 3.
1910 Rather a cold day. I
wear my sweater most of the
time in school. Rachel's club gave
a lawn party. Miss V & I went a
little
while
Sat.
1911 Looked like rain. Went to bank. Took 9:06
with Mrs. & Miss Shield. Girls R.R. came. We
shopped. Metz joined us saw all star cast
give 'Pinafore' dandy. Home for dinner.
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19
19
Sat. JUNE 4
1910 Perfect day. Miss B. came
over while I was in bed. [illegible] wend [went]
down town & bought dresses. Miss V., Miss B & I
went out to Miss H. V's spent P:M & eve. Lovely time.
Sun.
1911 Beautiful day. We are having strawberries
lettuce, esparagus etc. from garden. Roses
are lovely. We heard the new minister fine.
Rode to Cranford in P:M. Lovely. Evening meeting.
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19
19
Sun. June 5
1910 Yesterday eve picked daisies &
had such a good time! Had dinner
at the Lathrops then we went to ride but
got caught in the rain. Spent eve. with Lou.
Mon.
1911 It rained so hard we had one session.
I came home and sewed a lot. Fixed two linen
skirts, mended etc. In eve. we went for a walk
read and sewed. Cleared off.
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19
19
Mon. JUNE 6
1910 Still rainy and cold. R.R.
came. Worked late. Am sending
for text books to use next yr.
and have lots of work to do.
Sues. [Tues.]
1911 Still rained some. Worked late at
school. Metz & I went up to Westfield to
Moving pictures. Mrs. & Misses Denman &
Miss S. Lots of fun. Home at 10. Work
at school is
getting on [illegible]
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19
19
Tues. JUNE 7
1910 Still somewhat cool. Worked
late. Letter from Metz. Mrs. V. & I.
went over to W. D. V's awhile.
Found Lewis C. here when we got home
Wed.
1911 The Captain's roses are glorious. Worked
lots at school. My head is getting very tired.
We went for a walk then Miss Bell
called. R.R. yesterday & letter from Bill today.
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19
19
Wed. JUNE 8
1910 Lovely day. 'Wonderland'
opened today. Worked late. Am
reading 'The Silver Hoard' Bed
early. Guy's children have been measles
having
Thurs.
1911 Hot. Worked late at school. Miss L.
& I went to train with Miss S. We went to lecture on
School Law at school in eve. Glorious moonlight
Miss L. Miss Belle & I went home with Miss S. Ate cherri[es].
Home at 12.
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19
19
Thurs. JUNE 9
5 yrs. ago I graduated
from H.S.
1910 Looked like rain all day
but held off. Mrs. V., Miss V., Miss B.
& I went to 'Wonderland' lots of fun
home at 10:30 just as it began to pour.
Fri.
1911 Awfully hot. Gave Com. Geog. exam. Worked
like a nailor after school. Juniors gave Seniors
farewell supper. Very pretty. Lou came at 8:46.
Metz met her, they came to school awhile bed at 12
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19
19
Fri. JUNE 10
1910 It rained until after-
noon but cleared so that they
opened Wonderland at 5 P:M. Studied
and read in the evening.
Sat.
1911 We went in with Lou. She took 9:15 for
college. Met Lola did errands. Met Metz at 2.
More dead than alive. Home at 5 P:M. Had
a shampoo. Bed at 8:30. All in.
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19
19
Sat. JUNE 11
1910 It rained all day long.
I went down to school & worked in
A:M. Stayed in & worked the rest of the
day. Commercial travelers are having convention.
Sun. 1911 Awful heat. Just exhausted and
stayed on the bed most of the day. We
went for a little walk toward night.
We had awful thunder-storm last night.
broke a limb for the maple
tree
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19
19
Sun. JUNE 12
1910 Mrs. V & I went to church at
the Baptist around the corner. Lou &
Uncle Walter came over & invited me to
dinner at Mrs. L's had fine visit with him.
Mon.
1911 Poured all morning. Went to school
early. Shorthand exam. Came home
rather early. We went for a walk in eve.
I corrected papers. Grew cooler.
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19
19
Mon. JUNE 13
1910 L & I saw Uncle W off at 6:12.
last night. It rained all day we've
had slews of rain but today it is lovely
R.R. came. Worked late. Yr. ago today
started
for Seattle
Tues.
1911 R.R. came also letter from Chas. Soule.
Rained hard at noon. Have worked hard
all day, papers & marks. Have decided
to go abroad next yr. if everything is O.K.
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19
19
Tues. JUNE 14
1910 Real June weather, postively hot.
Am doing Commission Set in bookkeeping.
Bought a pair of tan shoes. Am
reading commercial geographies.
Wed.
1911 Rained all morning cleared in P:M.
Marks & averages at school awful days.
Letter from Mrs. V. wants me to stop off. Worked
late. Metz & I went up to West__ to pictures with a friend
Miss S
19
19
19
Wed. JUNE 15
1910 Am working hard these days.
Still warm went for a little
walk after dinner and
then studied. The days are alike
Thur.
1911 Rained off and on all day. Letter
from Bill, they like the coat I bot mother.
Card from May K. Home late worked like a
nailor. Walked in eve. & took bath.
19
19
19
Thur. JUNE 16
1910 It rained off and on. I
walked to school and did
some errands. Hot I won't
walk again. Studied & bed.
Fri.
1911 Home late. Eng. I exam. Work so
hard these days. We all went to the
Primary commencement fine a cantata.
Metz, Mrs. & Miss S., Miss Len. & I sat together.
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19
19
Fri, JUNE 17
1910 Went over to W. D. V's a little
while in the eve. Their cherries
are ripe & I had all I could
eat & brought some home.
Sat.
1911 Glorious morning. Went in with Metz.
Hustled like everything with errands.
Came home at 2. Lola's friend Helena came
Miss Munoz here in P:M. Visited, walked, bed early.
Worked over at school on schedule
with Mr. S & G.
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19
19
Sat. June 18
1910 Lou came over & I walked back
with her & visited with her Uncle J.
& Aunt M. Had pictures taken
at 2 P:M. Sewed and studied
Sun.
1911 Beautiful day. We all went to church.
Worked 'till dinner. Cora & Metz went to Cranford
to find board for C. I corrected papers. Bac ach-
in eve. Met Miss S. and saw her off.
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19
19
Sun. JUNE 19
1910 Perfect day. Miss B. & I
took the 10:15 car for Ware. Had
fine visit and came home by
moonlight. Lovely ride.
Mon.
1911 Crazy with work. More exams.
Corrected 'till 6:15, dressed all went to
Class night fine. Danced 'till 12. Mrs. S
came for my marks at 1:30. After I had corrected.
Honor roll had to go to printers.
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19
19
Mon. JUNE 20
1910 R.R. came. Hot day rained a
lot last week. Got my proofs not very
good. Sat on piazza in moonlight.
Paul is having a great time camping.
Tues.
RR came
1911 Another lovely day. Up at 5:30 correct-
ing. Last exam. Worked all day on
ave. and reports We had our pictures 'took' with
seniors. Board meeting in eve with teachers.
Miss S couldn't come. Mr S, Mr. G & I had ice cream.
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19
19
Tues. JUNE 21
1910 Still hot, Might tired of school
and want to get home. Worked late.
Studied in eve. Circus parade
yesterday.
Wed.
1911 Got my exam papers into shape for the
office. We four had lots of fun talking things
over. 8th Gd. graduation. L & I went but sneaked
early. Hot and dead tired. Began to pack
19
19
19
Wed. Thurs. JUNE 22
1910 Hottest yet not a breath
stirring got home from school
late. Mrs. V & I went over to
Mrs. E's and to see Lou in evening.
Thurs.
1911 Hustled all day finishing reports putting
away books etc. Home at 3:30 to pack Hot. Dead tired
Commencement a success, Miss S & I sat side by each.
Held a regular reception afterward 'the dear teachers'
19
19
19
Thurs. JUNE 23
1910 Got up & stuffed eggs for
training class picnic. We started
at 3:15 for Auto Inn. Mr. P, Mr. C. Miss T
& Miss L. went we had lots of fun. Nice moon.
Fri.
1911 We got up at six and were off at 7:52
Hot, I just made the 9:15 reaching S__ at 12:41.
Paul met me, had a dandy dinner, took a nap
and visited, walked in park etc. Bed at 9:15
19
19
19
Fri. JUNE 24
1910 Cooler & lovely. Came home & ironed
a waist. Mr. Coombs took me on the Sigma
Beta launch ride down river, open-air
dance dandy time. Home at 12.
Sat.
1911 Mrs V. and I visited & got ready for the
picnic stuffed eggs etc. My glasses came.
Louis came at 2:30. We went over in Forest park over-
looking the river beautiful sunset lovely time.
Mr & Mrs. Empsal, Mable V. Mrs Mills, Mrs [illegible] & Jerry
Mrs. V Paul & I.
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19
19
Sat. JUNE 25
1910 Had my pictures taken in
A:M. Read studied and wrote
letters all day. Went to lib.
awhile. Grace & F. start the 10th
Sun.
1911 It rained when we got up but soon cleared
Paul & I went to church. Called at Sherman's.
saw the dear Laird baby. Mr. Lathrop took Miss Helen,
P & I me on lovely auto ride thru Westfield.
Louis came at six took me to bank & showed me
all the
books
Bed at 12:15
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19
19
Sun. JUNE 26
1910 Mrs. V. and I dressed up and
went to church. Had a little
nap then went to ride with the
W.D. V's. Miss B spent the eve. with me.
Mon.
1911 Looked like rain. Mable V., Mrs. V & I did errand
saw the circus parade. M took us to lunch at the
Worthy, fine. Took the 12:52 for home fine pullman train
Awfully good to be here. Unpacked bed early.
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19
19
Mon. JUNE 27
1910 The R.R. came. I finished
up my note books and did
a little bookkeeping. Started
packing in the eve. Hot.
Tues.
1911 Worked around unpacking and visiting
with the neighbors. Grace and I went down
town with the children. I weigh 97 1/2 lbs. & have
a fierce cold. Had a little ride with B & E. Aunt J's in eve.
19
19
19
Tues. JUNE 28
1910 Still hot. Worked at school.
Packed my books into a suit case
Did lots of last errands. Home
late. Made farewell calls.
Wed.
1911 I ironed most of the morning. Grace &
Mable took the boys to Bethel to a circus. I took
care of the girls. Thelma is a dear. B & E took
us up to Braintree. Read in eve bed early.
Lovely night.
19
19
19
Wed. JUNE 29
1910 Lovely day. Went down
town in A:M. Stayed in bed 2 hrs.
Saw Amos at train at six. Dance
& Graduation. L.C. took me fine time.
I had lovely sweet peas.
Thurs.
1911 Worked all morning picking over clothes
in my closet. Had long nap after dinner. Went
down town visited with Allie just back from Burl__
boatride etc.
dandy time Mrs. & Miss Story & Mrs. A.D. L. called all eve.
19
19
19
Thurs. JUNE 30
1910 Caught the 7:58 for N.Y. by the
skin of my teeth. Louis was down to
see me off. N.Y. at 11:30 Roselle at 3 P:M.
E. Orange at 6:30. Spent night with Metz.
Fri.
1911 One clear morning after another, ironed a dress
for Grace. Had a dandy walk up on the Park,
just glorious, picked wild strawberries, daisies, ferns
lovely prazzy boukays [bouquets]. Went to Bethel in eve with B & E.
Had a nap in afternoon head has ached two days.
19
19
19
Fri. JULY 1
1910 Got the 9:03 by narrow margin
Hot ride and I was dead
tired. Awfully good to be here
choir rehearsal here in eve.
Sat
M 1911 Felt bum got up at 11. Am feeling the effects
of the last month. Sat around all the after-
noon. Went down town late Its growing hot.
Mrs. Gifford & Grace here in eve. Bill is making
an auto bonnet for me.
19
19
19
Sat. JULY 2
19 I was just, 'all in' stayed
in bed, most of the day. Bill
& I slept in the tent with the
children G. & G. went to Lake Mitchel
Sun.
1911. Letter from Metz. Too hot for words. We
took a picnic dinner on the hill but it
was too hot. No church Mr. M away Bill
& I walked down town late. Saw Bed early.
19
19
19
Sun. JULY 3
19 Warm. I did up the work
and took the children to
ride all morning while
the rest went to church.
Mr. S.
called
Mon.
1911 The worst weather ever experienced we
don't do a thing. I made a desert and
dusted around some. Saw Mary Arthur & Ruth
Hollins on the train. Rode up to Burts with father.
19
19
19
Mon. JULY 4
19 Still all in some celebration
I wrote a few letters. We read
in p.m and watched the fire-
works in the evening.
Tues.
1911 Worse if anything we did some ironing &
the folks put on the awnings. I sat around in
kimona & read 'Helena Richie' till 6. B & I went
down town saw Cousin Clarence. Bert & Edith here in eve
Grace's birthday cards ice cre[a]m & cake -
19
19
19
Tues. JULY 5
19 Unpacked my trunk and
got settled in my room. Went
down to see Nell a few
minutes. Its lovely here.
Wed.
1911 Just a little relief but still awful.
I went down town wrote some letters etc. Took
nap. Mrs. Brighan over we all mended. All went
to school meeting in eve. They've voted a $50000 building
Very exciting meeting.
19
19
19
Wed. JULY 6
1910 For the first time in three
yrs. I've neglected my diary (Oct. 18)
July was lovely at home Grace,
Theron and Hester came on the 8th
Thurs.
1911 Long letter from Metz. Wrote some letters.
awful thunderstorm house & barn burned old
Webster place. Stella was up awhile in eve. I went
to picture show with Bert, edith & another friend.
19
19
19
Thurs. JULY 7
19 earlier than usual. They
came by boat to Boston, via
Old Point Comfort. We had awful
weather the first two weeks
Fri.
1911 A perfect day, clear and cooler. Bill & I
went to Rochester with B & E. It was glorious
We had a pair & rode 3 mls up the mt. to
the mine Magnificent view of rages [ranges].
19
19
19
Fri. JULY 8
19 of July. There was a
picnic on the hill before
I had been home a week. I
began to feell more like my
Sat.
1911 I felt quite energetic and made cookies,
cake, bread and rolls Has a nap and went
down town. Bill & I went down to the lib. in the
eve. Allie & Helen walked awhile with us lovely night.
19
19
19
Sat. July 9
19 old self right away. It
seemed good to be home
and to do things around
the house, and to be with to J[uly] 12
Sun.
1911 Warmer again. All went to church.
Too hot to do anything just read all
afternoon. Bill & I walked down town met
the Storys and walked home with them.
19
19
19
JULY 10
19
Mon.
1911 Another hot day, awful weather. I dust[ed]
around and read 'Adam Bede' like it. Went
down to lib. in P:M. to get some points Sayled [Sailed]
home & read in eve, Bert took G & G, father & mother
to ride
19
19
19
JULY 11
19
Tues.
1911 Another warm day, I cooked a little
had a nap and went to the library.
Had rather a busy day. The Stories
were up in the eve. Mother came down & walked
home with me. Hot night.
19
19
19
July 12
19 Bill, Hester is the sweetest
thing this year she has
grown so much since we
saw her last and changed
Wed.
1911 A little cooler still worked in the
lib. Wrote to Mr. S. Miss Smith came and
started in sewing for me. I'm beginning
to feel more like myself but can't do much.
19
19
19
JULY 13
19 from a baby to a little
girl. Florence, Dewitt and
Wanda came soon after
Grace. They were home
Thurs.
1911 Perfect day a little cooler. Went down
& helped Allie awhile at the lib. Then sewed
with Miss S. Had toothace & had one filled. B & E,
took G & I on dandiest ride we took picnic supper
up by Crawford's by Lake Ansel great view
19
19
19
JULY 14
19 only two weeks at first.
I began having treat-
ments on my gums soon
after getting home for
Fri.
1911 Did some cooking and sewed. Father
& mother went to Rochester with B & E then
down to Woodstock, & to Hartford home at 9:30.
Choir rehearsal here. Cooler night.
B & I sleep out.
19
19
19
JULY 15
19 they were in bad shape.
Guy's children are lovely
the boys are so big and
Elizabeth so cunning.
Sat
1911 Sewed most of mor[n]ing and had a nap.
Downtown late, shower in P:M. Bill, Grace
and I called at Mary Moultin's & Uncle J's
in eve. Company at Uncle J's fun stopped.
for cream.
19
19
19
JULY 16
19 We had lots of fun watch-
ing E and Hester play. They
are both very decided and
sometimes the fur flew.
Sun.
1911 Miss Smith started early on auto trip
with friends from Northfield. Lot at church fine
service. Samuel is here. Rained in afternoon.
Bill & I walked downtown in eve. Read all day.
19
19
19
JULY 17
19
Mon.
1911 Cooked a little and wrote letters most
of the afternoon. It rained nearly all
day showers. Had a nap, sewed and
went down town late. Played 500 with B & E.
19
19
19
JULY 18
19
Tues.
1911 We ironed and cooked all morning.
and worked up 'till nearly train time.
I went down to the lib. Lovely day. Grace & H.
came at 5:11 Fine but rather tired. Visited late.
19
19
19
JULY 19
19
Wed.
1911 Hester is having a great time with
all the children, I finished 'Whispering Smith'
Grace F & I went with B & E to East Granville
Perfect day got lovely forgetmenotts and maiden
hair ferns.
19
19
19
JULY 20
19
Thurs.
1911 Went downtown on errand. It showered
off & on. Grace, mother & I went to the Guild.
Then down to Uncle J's. Samuel Spent eve
here also John a[n]d Mary. Nice visit.
19
19
19
JULY 21
19
Fri.
1911 Grace went to Roch- with B & E. I cooked
and sewed this A:M. Lovely day. Grace, Bill,
Hester & I rode down to choir rehearsal
with Bert. Helen, Alice, Bill & I walked after
19
19
19
JULY 22
19
Sat.
1911 In bed all day with fierce head-
ache. Mary Holman here for tea I got up
at 6 P:M. Edith here awhile in P:M.
Went for little walk and bed early.
19
19
19
JULY 23
19
Sun.
Theron came at 8:15 A:M looking fine,
1911 Lovely day but coolish, fine service lots
out. Samuel came home with me & visited.
Bill & I took the boys on the hill, the rest went
up to the farm. Ice-crem in eve. G & G & B & E here
19
19
19
JULY 24
19
Mon.
1911 It rained all the morning, I cooked.
Grace made calls. Mother had a long
nap. Downtown late and wrote letters. We
played 500 all eve. Grace stayed for supper
at Uncle J's
19
19
19
JULY 25
19
Tues
1911 Lovely cool day. Lots to do cooking,
sewing etc. Mrs. Metzger called. Took
Hester downtown and did errands. Grace &
I called at DuBois's Read in eve. that Failed
The Light
I called at DuBois's Read in eve. that Failed
19
19
19
JULY 26
19
Wed.
1911 Glorious morning. Father, mother, G. F
and H. went to camp on the 7:28. Mabel &
I cleaned. The Wheelers came up thru on their
way to Greensboro. Samuel & his father took Bill & me
to morning pictures really very good.
19
19
19
JULY 27
19
Thur.
1911 We all went to the S.S. picnic elegant
day. I drove up with Grace & children.
Nice time dandy dinner. Rode back with
B & E. Great ball game Gail up for dinner.
Guy to play ball.
19
19
19
JULY 28
19
Fri
1911 Nice morning but rained in p:m. Cooked
Grace's friend Mrs. Abbott & little boy up
for day from Bethel. Letter from Louis C.
having great time at camp. Choir rehearsal
Mrs. Ham & Mrs. Brooks called.
19
19
19
JULY 29
19
Sat. 1911 Rained all a:m. Mabel and I swept parlor &
sitting room. Letter from Mr. Smith itinerary for
next yr. Had nap. Called at Nell's. Howells called
in eve. Bill & I had a ride up Peth with B.
also Mrs. Metz
ger
19
19
19
JULY 30
19
Sun.
1911 Showery we wore suits. Cleared hot. Gail
& I had dinner at Edith's. Went for ride up to
East Gran. then had supper here and rode up
by Sanford's over Fish Hill and home thru Center.
19
19
19
JULY 31
19
Mon 1911 Mabel and I hustled up 'till 2 oclock.
I had a nap and did errands. Mrs. Julius Larson
died at about 6 oclock A:M. Grace & Guy were
over and we played 500. Lovely moon.
19
19
19
AUGUST 1
19
Tues.
1911 We sent a box of cucumbers & lettuce up to
camp by Jane Wadleigh, we have lots of vegetables now.
Felt bum loafed all day. Mrs. L's funeral in p.m
I put Hollis kids to bed Samuel here all eve. Franklin & Mrs.
called.
19
19
19
AUGUST 2
19
Wed. 1911 Canned 10 qts. of raspberries and
Mabel ironed. Did some cooking and just
hustled until after 2. Gail is rushed these
days. Home late, went over to Aunt J's awhile
19
19
19
AUGUST 3
19
Thurs.
1911 Grace and the boys went to Burlington.
Mabel and I hustled cleaned the house have it
in apple pie order. Had a nap and did some
inviting for the Blanchard's 25 anniver__
Sat.
19
19
19
AUGUST 4
19
Fri.
1911 Bert look Samuel & me to Rochester. Bill
& I got up at 5 and made rasp-jelly 15 qts.
We had a great day went up the mt. to mine
Home at 6:30, Party at Chas. Adams in eve.
19
19
19
AUGUST 5
19
Sat. 1911 We just rushed cooking etc. I went over to
the Chandlers on an errand had nice visit. Louis
and Mr. Gaugh came on 1:25. We went up around park.
B. took us up to Center. We went to Blanchards awhile in
eve.
19
19
19
AUGUST 6
19
Sun.
19 Went to church and took the boys thru music
Hall etc, Dinner early they took the 1:25 Guess
they had a good time. We all with Hollises took
picnic supper up to Jove's grove, lovely.
19
19
19
AUGUST 7
19
Mon.
1911 I had a letter writing spell and spent
most of the morning at it. Had a nap
late went down to lib. Grace & Guy
came over and played 500.
19
19
19
AUGUST 8
19
this was Wed.
Tues.
1911 Hot, I did some ironing and got my
things together for camp. Had Dr. B__ put in
7 filling enamel. Grace & I called at Mrs.
Mead's, Went over to Mrs. Rice's in eve. Lovely
moon.
19
19
19
AUGUST 9
19
this was Tues.
Wed. 1911 Cooked and mended ready for
camp. Mrs. Johnson called in P:M.
B & E took mother to East G__ Gail & I
called at Chandler's found Samuel here on return.
19
19
19
AUGUST 10
19
Thur. 1911 I took the 7:28 for camp. Pete met
me. We just loafed. Uncle Walt, Aunt
A, Pete & I played cards and pacheesa
Visited quite late. Lovely night
19
19
19
AUGUST 11
19
Fri. 1911 We just rested I unpacked
and we read and loafed all day.
Another lovely night. We retired
early. Lovely up here.
19
19
19
AUGUST 12
19
Sat 1911 Jule & Coz. C__ came at 6 A:M. they all
went fishing. Bill came on 11:30. We had
dinner at Mrs. T's. We read all the
afternoon and sang on the ridge.
19
19
19
AUGUST 13
19
Sun.
1911 Bill & Jule went rowing. I wrote
and read. Pete & I went for mail.
Dr. Pierce came up from Swanton. Gail, H,
Dr. P__ Coz. C__ J & I had picnic. Candy-pull in eve.
lots of fun.
19
19
19
AUGUST 14
19
Mon.
1911 Uncle Walt. took Pete, Gail & I to
St Albans to the Barnum & Bailey circus.
Coz. C. & J. met us at 5 we killed time till
they left at 6:30 & we at 6:20.
Uncle Jasper died
yesterday at 4 P:M.
19
19
19
AUGUST 15
19
Tues.
1911 We wrote letters and visited
the Russlows & Halbrooks all A:M. saw them
off at 3:30. It rained all afternoon and eve.
We went for mail and played cards.
19
19
19
AUGUST 16
19
Wed. 19 Read sewed and played parcheesa.
Had showers. The Wheelers came in their
car about 2 oclock. Visited and played
cards all eve. All looking fine Came thru
islands.
19
19
19
AUGUST 17
19
Thurs.
1911 We visited played cards and
sewed all day I felt rather bum. Went
canoeing Marge, Bill & I. Dr. Pierce came up
we went to dance. I was sick over there
19
19
19
AUGUST 18
19
Fri.
1911 I was sick all night and stayed
in bed until noon. It rained near-
ly all day. Sewed and played parcheesa
Fire in fire place. Bed early. better.
19
19
19
AUGUST 19
19
Sat 1911 We packed and got the cottage
mostly closed. Trunks went in P:M.
Mr. Wheeler took us girls to St. A__ in the
p:m. Popped corn & toasted marshmellow in fire place.
19
19
19
AUGUST 20
19
Sun 1911 Perfect morning we hated to leave. Uncle
Walt., Marge & Uncle Lewis went to the train
with us. Reached home at 1:25 folks met us
Went to meeting in the evening. 2 letters
19
19
19
AUGUST 21
19
Mon.
1911 Helped around the house and wrote
some letters had 4. Long one from Clay. Went
down to the library. Played cards &
went to bed early.
19
19
19
AUGUST 22
19
Tues. 1911 Ironed some in the morning and
wrote some letters. We took the children
up on the hill and had a picnic for them,
Florence & Grace F. Edith, Grace B & I -
19
19
19
AUGUST 23
19
Wed.
1911 Went downtown and did some errands
Professor Merril dropped in, in his car.
Spent most of afternoon at dentist's. We all
went to a church supper at Mrs. Panton's
fine time.
19
19
19
AUGUST 24
19
Thurs.
1911 Did some cooking and cleaning up
around. Mother, Grace & I had the train
in P:M and called at Mrs Wall's & Moultin's.
Fannie, Mary M. & Stella were here in eve.
19
19
19
AUGUST 25
19
Fri.
1911 Did some dusting and we made
cakes for a party tomorrow night. Grace
made sunshine & chocolate, I angel. Bill & I had
dinner at Mary M's. Marge came on 5:17.
We went to a
show at M.H.
19
19
19
AUGUST 26
19
Sat. 1911 Marge went down to the Rowell's, we
did some last things for the party. I met
M. downtown. Bert & Edith took us up to E. G
in P:M. 24 girls here in eve. 500 - sherbet &
cake.
Good time.
19
19
19
AUGUST 27
19
Sun.
1911 We all went to church fine service
After dinner we girls went to ride.
The Wheeler family came up in care &
took M- back at 5:30 P:M. We went to meeting
19
19
19
AUGUST 28
19
Mon.
1911 Sewed and wrote letters. Had
calls all afternoon & eve. Florence &
Wanda are here. The Treat girls from
New. Haven and so many summer people.
The Chandler's called.
19
19
19
AUGUST 29
19
Tues.
1911 Lost a whole day, sick with indigestion
Read 'the Rosary'. Came to a climax ( um
the book) at about 6. Mother & I to the Dr's
but he was out. Stopped to see Mrs. Holmes a
min
19
19
19
AUGUST 30
19
Wed.
1911 We are having such cold days. Mary
Hollins came down on 10:17 with little Ruth,
just the sweetest baby. Had a nice visit
with her. Fire on the hearth all day. Card in eve.
& callers
19
19
19
AUGUST 31
19
Thurs.
1911 Stayed in bed until noon felt bum.
Sewed in p:m. Mrs. Brooks in a few min.
Walked downtown at night. Grace
was over in eve and we played cards
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 1
19
Fri.
1911 Sewed and worked around. Dentists
in p:m. Also called at Hastings & Mrs. M's
stopped at lib walked up with Allie. Choir
rehersal went to dance a few minutes.
met the 9:45 but the girls
did
not come.
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 2
19
Sat.
1911 Hustled all A:M. getting things together,
sewed and mended & ironed. Callers all day.
& eve. 'till after eight. Bill & I had a short ride
with Bert. Called at Aunt Hannah's.
Met Metz & Jeanette at 9:45
Lovely
night.
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 3
19
Sun.
1911 Glorious day. All went to church fine
service. Visited with Metz & Jeanette after church
Guy's folks over for dinner. Went up to T's farm
G & G father Hester & I, great supper at Aunt J's
went to meeting. Metz came up after for ice-cream
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 4
19
Mon.
1911 A perfect day. Packed all A:M. At 2 P.M
Metz & I went with Bert & Edith on the most
glorious ride over to Woodstock, down to Hartfor[d]
& up home at 8. Grand moon. Lots down to see us off at
9:45.
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 5
19
Tues.
1911 Our train was 2 hrs. late in. I reached
R at noon. Nothing much to do until teacher's
meeting at 4. Lasted until 6:10. Came out here
to Westfield. To stay with Etta. Lovely night.
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 6
19
Wed.
1911 Rained off and on all day. We
had registration and worked on the
schedule. Went to lunch with Lo hunted
for a boarding place. Bum chances.
Moving
pictures
19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 7
19
Thurs.
1911 Still cloudy but hot. Decided to live
with Mrs. S. Put in busy day at school. Home
on 4:08 & unpacked. Etta went to a wedding
Etta had Italian school walked down with
& for her.
19
19
19
Thurs. SEPTEMBER 8
1910 Such a day! We sewed on
my blue dress, had callers,
packed and actually got off
at 7:20. Warm night, we hated to go.
Fri.
1911 Still cloudy. Met our classes. Am
to have lunches at Mrs. A's. Teacher's
meeting lasted until 5:30. Etta met 2 trains
before [illegible]. Moving pictures again.
19
19
19
Fri. SEPTEMBER 9
1910. Reached N.Y. soon after 7.
Hester lovely. Rather fagged. Grace
took a 9 oclock train, saw her off
then came out to Roselle after lunch-
ing with Metz.
Sat.
1911 Funny day. Etta & Mrs. S. had shampoos.
Went downtown with Mrs. S. Sewed & read &
had a nap. E & I went to lib in eve. &
read until late. Poured all eve.
19
19
19
Sat. SEPTEMBER 10
1910 Metz came out at 2:40. Went
to teacher's meeting. I hunted
boarding places all morning.
We settled at same place with
Sun.
1911 Lovely day seemed good after the
rain. Mrs. S., E & I went to church. Have
been writing letters all P:M. E & the
boys invited out to supper.
19
19
19
Sun. SEPTEMBER 11
19 another teacher Miss May
who used to room with Ida M.
Vacc__ working, lame, Metz stayed
'till 3:30 Rode to Elizabeth with her.
19
19
19
19
Mon. SEPTEMBER 12
1910 First day at school! Just
Registration, things rather
chaotoic [chaotic] My room wasn't arranged
at all. Mr. Greenwald helped me.
19
19
19
19
Tues. SEPTEMBER 13
1910 Things still stirred up.
Classes met no lessons assigned
Wrote to Metz, letter from home.
P. F. Mc Laurin died.
19
19
19
19
Wed. SEPTEMBER 14
1910 They have lots of peaches
where we are, first I ever
had from the tree. Nice
people, lovely big rooms.
19
19
19
19
Thur. SEPTEMBER 15
1910
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19
19
19
SEPTEMBER 24
19
Sun.
1911 Another nice Sun. E & I packed her
trunk in the A:M. A friend of the boys
came for dinner
19
19
19
OCTOBER 4
19
Wed.
1911 Rather dark day showered this A:M.
Had a busy day and hustled home on the
3:08. Have had a shampoo. Nice letter from Etta.
19
19
19
Sat. OCTOBER 8
1910. The exam. day. Reached E at
8:45 Worked until 5:30 took 3, Theory,
Book & Sh. Just sick with cold. Metz
friend Miss Aiken here. Had cocoa, pie & cake
Cold day.
19
19
19
19
Sun. OCTOBER 9
1910 Cold bum. We stayed home,
made fudge, fixed washings &
visited. Walked in p:M, lovely.
Went to eve. service, bed early.
19
19
19
19
Mon. OCTOBER 10
1910 R. R came also my marks, 92, 85, 85,
just as L & I started for Newark after
school. I bought my hat dark green
beaver with a bird. Bed early. Cold.
19
19
19
19
Tues. OCTOBER 11
19 One of the most perfect days.
Worked late at school. Sent on
R.R. We got everything ready to
start up the Hudson even veils on.
19
19
19
19
Wed. OCTOBER 12
1910 We took the 7:18. and the boat at 8:30.
Glorious foliage and everything. Miss A.
and Miss Bishop with us. At West Point
from 11:50-2:50. Home at 7:30. Lovely morn.
My hat came.
19
19
19
19
Thur. OCTOBER 13
1910 The ride down the river last
night was glorious, watched the
sunset and moonrise, music on
the boat. Nothing exciting today.
19
19
19
19
Fri. OCTOBER 14
1910 We worked on report cards
until 5:30. Lillian came at 7. We
sat in moonlight, and visited
had cake and coffee, bed early.
19
19
19
19
Sat. OCTOBER 15
19 L & I went to school and
talked shop 'till lunch. At 3:30
Lola, Metz, L & I went to Eliz- fun.
Sewed read made fudge in eve.
19
19
19
19
Sun. OCTOBER 16
19 Lovely. We all went to church
and S.S. Wore my new hat. Lillian
pinched me and I nearly laughed. We
visited 'til L. went then walked moon.
19
19
19
19
Mon. OCTOBER 17
1910 Lovely day again, school
went well. Sayed [Stayed] and read in
lib. awhile. Letters from Lillian
and Mrs. V. Girl I'm going to tutor called.
19
19
19
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Tues. OCTOBER 18
1910 Still glorious weather. An off
day, headache. Long letter from
Mary K. and newsy R.R. Home from
school early. Metz & I went to Gym. at Eliz.
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Wed. OCTOBER 19
1910 Still glorious, Letter from Marge.
Have line up in type-room and several
perfect papers. Work is going well. Finish-
ed heming blue dress. Girl came to be tutored
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Thurs. OCTOBER 20
Expect Grace & Eliza- are in N.Y.
tonight.
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blew and things banged and it poured.
Took my lunch. Wrote long letter to Mrs. V.
We went to walk this eve. all cleared off.
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Fri. OCTOBER 21
1910 Lovely day again. Postals from
Lillian and C.S.G. Came home early & sewed
by fireplace. Lola's friend from Brooklyn came
at 6: We stayed by fire & visited, then walked. Cool.
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Sat. OCTOBER 22
1910. Rained most of morning. I cleaned
gloves, pressed blue dress and sewed. Buzz
came. We all sewed and had a great old
visit, coffee and cake. Miss Purselle went at 8.
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Sun. OCTOBER 23
1910 Cool but glorious. Metz & I went to
E. Orange to hear Howard Chidby, he was
away. Dr. Beau called just after we left.
Dandy tramp in afternoon, windy. C.E. meeting
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Mon. OCTOBER 24
1910 Another nice day, cool. R.R. came
Grace comes to N.Y. Wed. I am reading
Jane Austen's, 'Emma'. Home early. My
pupil came. Read in my book.
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Tues. OCTOBER 25
1910 Another nice day but cool.
I stayed at school until 5. Found
letter from father. Metz late
home. Read & sewed. Rained in night.
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Wed. OCTOBER 26
1910 Clear and cool, blue sky.
Am giving my Sten. class pen-
manship. L & I walked to Eliza-
Metz late again. Pupil here.
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Thur. OCTOBER 27
1910 Windy and cold. It rained
toward night. Lola, Miss B, Miss L & I
went down to Miss Field's after school.
We went for a walk in eve. in the rain.
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Fri. Still OCTOBER 28
1910 Still colder, Lola and I walked
to Eliza- went to the library. lovely
day. Went for walk after dinner
and I went to Literary meeting at school.
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Sat. OCTOBER 29
1910 Cold and clear, Went into N.Y.
with Metz. Grace met me at her father's
office, we shopped until 12:30. Joined Metz & we
went to basket-ball game and opperetta in eve.
Lola had friend here & Miss B. &
Miss L
in eve.
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Sun. October 30
1910 Beautiful day but cold. We
did odd jobs and started for a walk
at 11 until dinner time. L went to Cranford
Metz & I took another walk. Went to C.E.
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Mon. OCTOBER 31
19 Halloween and Hortense's birthday.
Came home and read. We went
for a walk after dinner, lots if [of]
masqueraders out. Nice night.
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Tues. November 1
19 Foggy. No R.R. yet. I stayed at
school late. My pupils are on
the 'leo hewitt' letter. We got our coats
from the taylor [tailor] they are fine.
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Wed. November 2
19 Warmer again. R.R came. Also
letter from Aunt H. Etude & postals.
L & I walked to Eliza. after school.
Miss. D. here for lesson. Rained all eve.
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Thurs. NOVEMBER 3
19 It turned cold in the night.
Just poured all day. Metz came home
soaked. Lecture on forestry at school
very good. L went to Cranford & stayed all night
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Fri. NOVEMBER 4
19 Another rainy day. Still rained
when we went to the Masquerade
at school. Home at 11:45 nice time. I
went as a Jap. Lillian is going with us. Tues.
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Sat. NOVEMBER 5
19 I went in on the 11:18. Metz, Cora & I
shopped all afternoon M & I met Grace,
Blanch & Mrs. Bryon at 6 at 42d St. Dinner
at Baroni's, then 'The Gamblers' fine. Jolly time
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Sun. NOVEMBER 6
19 We got up and went to church in
spite of late hours. Metz slept most
of p:M. L & I went for a short walk.
Cold night. Read played piano & bed.
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Mon. NOVEMBER 7
1910. Clear nice day. Lola & I went
to Eliza. after school I bot some every-
day Shoes. Miss Donneleon here for
lesson. R.R. came Guy starts tonight for N.Y.
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Tues. NOVEMBER 8
Election. Everything Democratic.
1910 We were up in good season off at
8:09. It rained all A:M. Lillian and Cora met
us at 9. We went to 'Liberty' cold Oh my! There
lunch Kyrle Bellow fine Dinner & Broadway. Fun
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Wed. NOVEMBER 9
19 Fought cold all day. No use.
Pupil here. Started in to cut new
yolk for my green dress. Felt bum
with cold. Card from Lou Home late Reports.
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Thur. NOVEMBER 10
1910 Worked on my yolk all the time
I could get. Nearly finished it before I
went to bed. Awful night. Wind and
rain. Metz got her dress from the taylor's [tailor's].
We bot it Sat. blue
serge.
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Fri. NOVEMBER 11
1910 Lovely day but cold. Got up & finished
putting in yolk. Skipped at 1:46. Got to Blancher's
at 3:30 Yucre party nice time. Leslie, Guy, Grace
& I saw 'The Country Boy' fine, supper at Murray's
dandy time.
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Sat. NOVEMBER 12
Apples came
1910 I stayed all night at the Ferguson's
Did errands downtown. Met Grace & Guy at
Wanamakers. We shopped. Got home at 6:05
Bed at 8. All in. Metz away over Sun. also L.
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Sun. NOVEMBER 13
19 I've been taking 'the rest cure' today.
Slept 'till 8:30. Read and stayed in my
room all day. Just a little walk at 5.
Had dandy time Fri. & Sat in fact all week.
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Mon. NOVEMBER 14
1910 Cold day. Metz came home.
I had my first Chemistry lesson
tonight. R.R. came. I am to have
book- 2 per. a week in 8th grade.
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Tues NOVEMBER 15
1910. Gray Nov. days. Nice letter
from Mrs. V. Stayed late at school
Miss Lenhart & I are studying chemistry.
Sewed in eve on my nighty bed early.
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Wed. NOVEMBER 16
1910 Came home in good season
and sewed. Glorious moon. Our
alcohol stove came. Miss D. here for
lesson. We are eating apples these days.
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Thurs. NOVEMBER 17
1910 Letter from Coz C. making date for
dinner in town tomorrow night. Lovely
moon again. Metz had letters from
Maurine. Bath & bed. Sewed all eve.
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Fri. NOVEMBER 18
1910 Perfectly lovely day. At noon found
telegram saying Coz. C. ill so date off.
Cards from Jule & Lou. Worked late at school.
Wrote two letters. Sewed & Metz & I walked.
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Sat. NOVEMBER 19
19 Did lots of things 1st Sat. home in
a month. Washed hair etc. Metz & I went
to Elizabeth in p:m. We finished our
nightgowns in eve. Princeton 0 Yale 0!
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Sun. NOVEMBER 20
19 Beautiful day I went over to
Montclair and spent day with the
Mortons Mr & Mrs. Willis were there for
Thanks. fine visit. Girls made fudge. I wrote letters.
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Mon. NOVEMBER 21
19 Cloudy but cleared. Taught in eve.
Stayed at school late correcting work.
& chemistry. R.R. came. Pupil. Mended &
read bed early warmer.
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Tues. NOVEMBER 22
1910 Tomorrow night! Teacher's meeting
'till late. Letter from Jessie C. Have sewed
and mended & packed suit case this
eve. Looked like rain but has cleared.
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Wed. NOVEMBER 23
19 Got up and finished my suit
case, order chrys- for Grace. Exercises
good out at 3. Took 4:29 at Eliza Pullman train
Grace met me at 9. Hester got up to see me.
Rained in night
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Thurs. NOVEMBER 24
19 H. & I went for a walk after break-
fast. Had a dandy dinner, T & H had
naps then we all went over to Mane C's
The Potters were over in eve. We visited late.
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Fri. NOVEMBER 25
19 We went down town and around
the stores bought Bill a kimona for L.
Took H. to a birthday party. Miss White
and Mane were over in eve. Nice visit.
Lots of things to
eat.
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Sat. NOVEMBER 26
19 Ate breakfast in kimona. Grace read
Herald aloud. Hester is so dear. After lunch
we called on Tommy Hopkins nice visit.
Grace & I.
Saw Francis Wilson in with Mane & Miss W. & Miss
F.
Bachelor's Baby.
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Sun. NOVEMBER 27
1910 Glorious day. After breakfast at
10, we took pictures. G & I visited while
T & H walked. After dinner called on neighbor
a while. Then went over to lib: & to train 5 P:M.
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Mon. NOVEMBER 28
19 Saw Dr. Campbell at Phila. last night, quite
a visit. Rained after school R.R. came. Had
a telephone & went to Eliza. to teach
shorthand in night school. Home late.
Metz went with
me.
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Tues. NOVEMBER 29
19 Cold day. Came home in good
season and sewed. Decided to
keep on in evening school. It
rained off and on all day & eve.
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Wed. NOVEMBER 30
1910 Much colder gave shorthand
Class written lesson Stayed and
corrected papers, visited with
Miss Lenhart. Letter from Clay. Miss D here.
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Thurs. DECEMBER 1
19 Another cold day but clear
Am making some jabots. Worked
late at school. Froze waiting for
my car coming home.
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Fri. DECEMBER 2
1910 Still cold. Got home in good
season. Taught book- in 8th grade,
interesting. Wrote two letters. Made
good connections from schoo
Got our checks.
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Sat. DECEMBER 3
1910 Went over to the bank took the
9:08 for N.Y. Bum luck shopping. Met Metz
at 1, she had her pictures taken. Bummed
around home for dinner. Letter from Coz. C. Read eve
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Sun. DECEMBER 4
1910 We went to the Meth. church this A:M.
Lovely but cold. Walked after dinner.
Had naps and have read "Going
Some" aloud. Put up laundry etc.
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Mon. DECEMBER 5
19 Stormed all p:M. L & I went to
Newark I did errand for Bill no luck.
Awful night, horses down & everything.
Home just in time for dinner, then eve. school.
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Tues. DECEMBER 6
1910 Awful snow storm with wind
One session. I gave book-test. Corrected
papers and sewed in P:M. Letter from
Lillian and R. R. Finished a jabot.
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Wed. DECEMBER 7
1910 Perfectly beautiful day, clear
but cold. We made out report cards
home late. Served & finished my book.
Was in bed at nine. Letter from Ruth Milroye
Rodrick Alaska
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Thurs. DECEMBER 8
1910 Somewhate warmer. Dr. Savitz game
the teachers a talk after school. Home
just as Metz came. Late dinner missed car &
train to E__ hailed an auto Gimbel Brot. they took me down.
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Fri. DECEMBER 9
19 Perfectly lovely day but cold.
Busy all day. Came home in good
season and put linning [lining] under yolke of
green dress. Very cold night. Bed late.
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Sat. DECEMBER 10
1910 Lola, Metz & I ran for the 8:02. I
shopped all A:M at Wannamakers. Metz & I
went to Hip - met Coz. C. at 7 had dinner
at Murray's then Pabpst [Pabst]. Dandy time.
Home at one.
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Sun. DECEMBER 11
1910 We got up at 8:15. Snowed all
day we didn't go out. Read took
naps and made fudge. L came
home at 5:30. Finished 2d vol of Barchester Towers.
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Mon. DECEMBER 12
19 A gray morning. My day in the
8th grade. Letter from Bill & the Round
Robin of Lucile, Pete, Maurine, Bill, Marge,
Loula & me. Answered it at eve. school. Cold night.
Wrote Coz. C.
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Tues. DECEMBER 13
1910 Such a glorious sunset. Sun. it
was 20 below in Vt. R.R. came. We
had a Palmer Method Lecture after
school. Night school. Answered the R.R.
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Wed. DECEMBER 14
1910 Cold but lovely rather late getting
home. An evening in seemed so
good and I accomplished a lot. We
all sewed. Wind blew a gale. Didn't sleep
Mr. Starry rode up from E. and saw me home.
all sewed. Wind blew a gale. Didn't sleep
well.
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Thurs. DECEMBER 15
19 It snowed some but was much
warmer. Came home from school early.
Lovely moon. Such a change in
temperature. Awfully cold at 10.
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Fri. DECEMBER 16
19 Colder than Greenland's Icies.
Metz came down about 8:30. Fixed
up the register and handed it in. No
more eve. school 'till next year. A week from tonight.
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Sat. DECEMBER 17
1910 Lovely day but cold. I just sewed,
did up presents, went to bank etc -
Buz came. We did some shopping
here in town sewed and bed early.
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Sun. DECEMBER 18
1910 Perfect day. Metz & I went to church
interesting talk report from Edinburgh.
We did odd jobs 'till dinner time &
then took a long walk. Metz is sleeping. I've been reading.
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Mon. DECEMBER 19
1910 Cold day but some snow.
Miss Donnelleon was here for lesson.
We sewed. I finished two stationery
cases. Working hard at school these days.
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Tues. DECEMBER 20
1910 Card fro Jule. Arrived in N.Y.
Sun. Hustled home and went in town.
Metz & I went for her pictures had to
wait so had dinner in town. Cold night.
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Wed. DECEMBER 21
1910 Colder. Hustled at school. Came
home early and sewed. Metz late.
Mileages came also night school check.
We've been packing the room is a sight. Late
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Thurs. DECEMBER 22
1910 Nice day Checked our trunks
home. Jule telephoned at noon. Metz & I
went to dinner at Maxims with
him dandy time went to Eden Musee.
Home at 12.
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Fri. DECEMBER 23
19 Had one session. Lost my first train went
to E. and took Penn. & tube. Got the 4 by skin
of my teeth. Mrs. V & Paul met me at S. Had
nice visit. Not a pleasant fellow from Montpelier.
On train
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Sat. DECEMBER 24
1910 Put in an awful night. Night train
stayed at Jc. till 6: A:M. Home at 7:30, rained
hard. Took bath, & went to bed. Mother & I
went down town in P.M. Excercises in the eve.
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Sun. DECEMBER 25
1910 Lovely day. Went to chruch, fine
music & sermon. Dinner at Guy's &
tree here. Made & received calls. Went
to C.E. and visited at the Metzgers.
Lots of presents.
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Mon. DECEMBER 26
1910 Went down town with Bill awhile.
Stores closed at noon. Mrs. Silverthorne &
B. called also C.B.H. Bill & I went to ride
fine sleighing. All spent eve. at Hollisses.
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Tues. DECEMBER 27
1910 Went to see Louise off then to Dr. B's.
Came home with father & Bill. Stayed
in all afternoon.
Sara called.
All went to the
"Soul Kiss" Bill sat with Jeanette
she came
on the 5.
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Wed. DECEMBER 28
1910 Lovely in A:M. but snowed hard later.
Have been ironing. Jeanette & Alice were
here. Went down to the lib. and over to
see Nell. Bill & I called on Dr. & Mr. G. & Franklin &
Bertha.
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Thurs. DECEMBER 29
1910 Dusted and picked up around.
Made a pudding, cake and hard sauce.
Mrs. Silverthorne & B. at dinner. Desire called.
Mary M., Jeanette, Bill, Claude & I bowled.
Hollises here
in eve, played
500
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Fri. DECEMBER 30
1910. Coldest day yet Worked around
the house and sewed. Children over. E. hurt her
tongue. Mother and I took naps in P:M. Bill
Rubber and I went to Fireman's Ball dandy time.
Home at 2:45: Awful night cold & windy.
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Sat. DECEMBER 31
1910 Bill's birthday we had breakfast at
10. Dusted, cooked and sewed. Went to
the book Club at Mrs. Morton's nice time.
Jeanette was up in eve & Grace over. We played 500.
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