I am certain that when Achsah Brown Clough bought this diary for 60 cents in 1886, she did not anticipate it's contents being made available to the world electronically. In fact she most likely did not envision me and my generation specifically as relatives of hers, however I believe she had thoughts of her great great grand children, which I am fortunate to be one of. I am sharing this with you to authenticate my history, not that it needs it, but in the field of genealogical research, these authentictions bear value and weight as lending credibility to research findings; as in my family line, the Brown-Clough Connection. You will want to bookmark this page to return to for sequential reading. The Index at the left will take you to the month you wish to read, (or continue reading), so for review of the saga just click on the month of choice. Addtionally, you will find not only other personal entries to the diary, but "boilerplate" sections of reference material of the 1880's.
Achsah Brown Clough, born April 13th, 1828, to William Brown and Lurana Simmons Brown; was going into her 59th year at the outset of this diary. As this diary indicates, she was not having too rough go of life as she was in demand of helping others. She did, as the diary progressed, run into some tough times, which could be due to age, or due to a troublesome family situation(s), or both. She was a compassionate person, who was in touch with her limitations and in this particular year, she met with illness so bad, I assume she had little or no energy to keep vigilant with her diary. At first glance I ran into little or no reference to Freeman Clough, her husband and the father of her children, which raises investigatory questions if 1) were they in fact still married and 2) where was Freeman Clough (he died in 1903 in Canada), and 3) what was his role in the family of eight children. The Freeman Clough family moved from Providence, RI; to Chicago, IL; to Hillsdale Michigan (gathered from birth records), but this diary takes place some 19 years after the birth of their last child, Walter Scott Clough, and 15 years after his death at age 4.
Saturday, January 1 -- A new diary, and a new year, with lots of new resolutions, to try to live better, and make more of privileges and blessings than last year. to live more for others and less for myself. Today finds me at Mrs. Mancks. Very cold, but bright and cherry, everybody busy and bustling, wishing happy New Year. [could be Mancks or Manchs]
Sunday, January 2 -- Got up late. Mr. Manck went to church I just got through with my work as he got home. ready to get dinner. had oysters, corn, apple pudding, etc. Miss Blake came for me, to take care of Mr. Smith. He is very sick. Mrs. M is not well enough to be left yet. beside I did not like to take the responsibility.
Monday, January 3 -- Very cold, but we are so warm and cosy here. I have scarely felt any inconvenience from the weather since I came, rather dread going home. Lulu came down to see me this afternoon, and we had such a nice little visit together. She went downtown to do some errends for me.
Tuesday, January 4 -- Washwoman here today. Mrs manck getting quite smart, so she takes care of the baby some. I went down town this afternoon. Got material for a wrapper Miss Bates here in the evening, for me to go and take care of her brother, but I did not feel like going, so refused.
Wednesday, January 5 -- Ironed, and cleaned up the rooms, want to leave everything in good order when I leave tomorrow. When Mr Manck came home this evening, he told us Mr Smith died this morning, about five o clock Poor man has worked himself to death, in the prime of life. Who will fill his place?
Thursday, January 6 -- Breakfast, our last meal. Mr and Mrs Manck will board again now. They have both seemed to enjoy my getting their meals, while I have been here. I came home at noon found Lulu had cleaned my room all up. and brought up some wood for my fire. she came and staid all night with me.
Friday, January 7 -- Jenny has no girl and seems auful tired out I made bread for her to day. cut, and basted my wrapper, which seemed quite a job for me. But I must get up courage, and make myself some clothes, am ashamed indeed, of being so shabby. Am going to do lots of sewing for myself now.
Saturday, January 8 -- Have a stiff neck today. Took cold from the change of houses, wanted so much to go to Mr. Smith's funeral this afternoon, but did not feel able to take the long jaunt in the cars, so Lulu had to go alone. After the funerl she called on Nellie, then came and staid all night with me.
Sunday, January 9 -- This is a lovely day, but I staid home, read, wrote, and looked over some books, papers, etc. Arthur's folks went out riding in the afternoon, called at Archies, In the evening I went to church with Jenny, heard such a good sermon from Mr. Chase, and ater semon a good live prayer meeting. lovely evening but very cold.
Monday, January 10 -- Got up early, did up my room work. then sewed on my wrapper till dinner time. Jenny and I went down town in the afternoon. I got several things for myself think I need a recruit of clothing bad enough. Lulu came over to stay all night with me, has one of her sick spells, and feels miserable.
Tuesday, January 11 -- Lulu quite sick all night and kept me busy this morning waiting on her. mr Allen came for me to sit up with a sick child to night. On my way up there called on Nellie, the first time I have been to see her in Minneapollis. She looks much more comfortable than she ever did on the prairie, but is not happy.
Wednesday, January 12 -- Up all night with the poor little sick baby, O how much suffering there is in the world, and how little we think about it unless right with it. Spent the day visiting with Nellie, and returned here at five o clock to take care of the baby again to night. This has been such a lovely day, and Nellie and I had a good time.
Thursday, January 13 -- Found it snowing this morning, had a tedious time to get home, but was glad to get here, built up my fire, took a bath and went to sleep till dinner. Wrote annie in the afternoon, felt too tired to sew, read some, and knit some on my afghan. so glad I can go to bed and sleep all night tonight.
Friday, January 14 -- Got up in good season and got to sewing early, but tired out before noon. Went down town with Jenny in the afternoon. It was a lovely day, and felt as if fresh air was what I most needed. Sitting up nights and breathng the air of sick, rooms, takes the life out of one very fast. ....... a went to al ...... in the evening.
Saturday, January 15 -- Archie and Nellie here to dinner today. Jenny helped me finish up my wrapper She is very good to me. I ought to be, and believe I am thankful for so pleasant and comfortable a home as I have with her this winter. fear I can never repay them for all their kindness.
Sunday, January 16 -- Snowing and blowing this morning, but I went to church with Arthur and Jenny. Staid with the children in the afternoon, while they went to see Lydins [or Sydins] They went to church in the evening. I wrote my Sister Lurana. Lul came over to stay all night with me, very cold to night.
Monday, January 17 -- It seemed so nice to have Lulu here with me last night, am very gald we are as near each other as we are. Only wish I could see the other girls as often. Think so much about Hattie away off there alone. Poor girl is having a gard time of it this winter, I fear. Sewing on my dress today. Jenny came up stairs and we had a nice time.
Tuesday, January 18 -- Arthur's Sister Lydia sent up for me this morning as she was sick with a cold. I went down with Arthur after dinner, found her very miserable, tried to doctor her up, staid and did up her wash and got supper. Then she wanted me to stay all night, and help her tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 19 -- Lydia feeling a little better this morning. I baked some bread, and pies, and made doughnuts. Arthur brought me a letter from Annie at noon, went to call on Mrs. Jones in the afternoon, made an engagement with her for the first of April. Spent the evening in Mrs. Van's room.
Thursday, January 20 -- Swept all over for Lydia this morning, cleaned up things as well as I could, so she might get along easy for a day or two. Arthur called for me and brought me home this evening. feel quite tired, but was glad to be able to do her a favor as she has always been very kind to me.
Friday, January 21 -- Cut out my polonaise this morning, worked steadily on it till noon. Went down twon with Arthur, sent the dishes to Annie she wrote for. Called on Miss Blake, paid up my salary. Got me a hot water bag, for sickness, with the money Nell gave me for Xmas. Bought me another dress and some small article of clothing, came home in the cars.
Saturday, January 22 -- Worked hard all day to get my dress done, went over to sit with Lulu in the afternoon. Mrs Bushnell away, had a nice time, so thankful Lulu has such a comfortable home for the winter. She came over to stay all night with me, and we sat up very late visiting and doing odds and ends.
Sunday, January 23 -- My cloak looks so bad, I was ashamed to go to church, so staid home, cleaned up my room, took a bath, and was just through at dinner time. After dinner, had a nap, read awhile, and wrote Aunty Winsor. Went to church in the evening with Arthur heard such a good lecture on Ninevah.
Monday, January 24 -- got up early, washed up my grey dress. Mrs Van came and wer went to wash on my green dress. Lulu and I went down town in the afternoon, looked at cloaks, bought material to go with her summer silk, to make her a dress. Wanted to call on Mrs Manch, but it commenced snowing and hurried home.
Tuesday, January 25 -- Arthur brought me a telegram from Clara Likens. saying sister Abby was very sick, and could I come. I did not feel as if I could afford to go, unless absolutely needed so wrote her I would come in a few days if she did not get better. Poor Clara I feel very sorry for her, all alone. wish I was there to night, fear it may be her mother's last sickness.
Wednesday, January 26 -- O dear, another telegram this morning saying Abby died at quarter past three this morning, Dear Sister at rest, how glad, and thankful, I am for the good time I had with her this last summer. I felt many times, as if it was my last visit with her, and so it has proved. But truly she was ready, and soon we will all be gone, [Achsah died 15 years after this diary was written]
Thursday, January 27 -- Mrs Van finished up my green dress to day. I went down town with Jenny this afternoon and bought me a cloak and bonnnet, am truly thankful that the Lord has prospered me, so I can have some better clothing, feel sometimes as if I ought not to have it, while the girls are so poor, but know they all want me too.
Friday, January 28 -- Cleaned up my room, and did several little jobs in the morning. After Dinner Jenny and I went calling went up to Nell Cloughs, and over to Nell Browns. In the evening, Annie an dCarmela came aon the train from fort Dodge to see me It seems so good to see Annie again, had so little visit with her while at her house.
Saturday, January 29 -- The girls and I went to call on Mrs Hennessy, then down town to do some shopping. Got lunch at Poegous restaurant, went out to Nell's in the afternoon, staid till night walked most of the way, home. It was terrible cold, and I froze one of my ears. So it swelled badly, and was very painful after we got home.
Sunday, January 30 -- Could not go to church to day on account of my ear. Girls went to Archies to dinner after church and staid till evening meeting. Lulu came over to staty all night with us, girls very cold and tired when they came home, feel so sorry we have such cold weather while they are here, its is very tedious to get out at all.
Monday, January 31 -- Girls went up to se Nellie today, staid to dinner. In the evening Arthur, Jenny, Lulu, and the girls, went to hear Maggie Mitchell. I staid home and read, and wrote made an apron for the hired girl to day, did some mending, and ironed Lulus silk, to have it ready for Mrs Van to come and wash tomorrow.
Sunday, January 2 -- Got up late. Mr. Manck went to church I just got through with my work as he got home. ready to get dinner. had oysters, corn, apple pudding, etc. Miss Blake came for me, to take care of Mr. Smith. He is very sick. Mrs. M is not well enough to be left yet. beside I did not like to take the responsibility.
Monday, January 3 -- Very cold, but we are so warm and cosy here. I have scarely felt any inconvenience from the weather since I came, rather dread going home. Lulu came down to see me this afternoon, and we had such a nice little visit together. She went downtown to do some errends for me.
Tuesday, January 4 -- Washwoman here today. Mrs manck getting quite smart, so she takes care of the baby some. I went down town this afternoon. Got material for a wrapper Miss Bates here in the evening, for me to go and take care of her brother, but I did not feel like going, so refused.
Wednesday, January 5 -- Ironed, and cleaned up the rooms, want to leave everything in good order when I leave tomorrow. When Mr Manck came home this evening, he told us Mr Smith died this morning, about five o clock Poor man has worked himself to death, in the prime of life. Who will fill his place?
Thursday, January 6 -- Breakfast, our last meal. Mr and Mrs Manck will board again now. They have both seemed to enjoy my getting their meals, while I have been here. I came home at noon found Lulu had cleaned my room all up. and brought up some wood for my fire. she came and staid all night with me.
Friday, January 7 -- Jenny has no girl and seems auful tired out I made bread for her to day. cut, and basted my wrapper, which seemed quite a job for me. But I must get up courage, and make myself some clothes, am ashamed indeed, of being so shabby. Am going to do lots of sewing for myself now.
Saturday, January 8 -- Have a stiff neck today. Took cold from the change of houses, wanted so much to go to Mr. Smith's funeral this afternoon, but did not feel able to take the long jaunt in the cars, so Lulu had to go alone. After the funerl she called on Nellie, then came and staid all night with me.
Sunday, January 9 -- This is a lovely day, but I staid home, read, wrote, and looked over some books, papers, etc. Arthur's folks went out riding in the afternoon, called at Archies, In the evening I went to church with Jenny, heard such a good sermon from Mr. Chase, and ater semon a good live prayer meeting. lovely evening but very cold.
Monday, January 10 -- Got up early, did up my room work. then sewed on my wrapper till dinner time. Jenny and I went down town in the afternoon. I got several things for myself think I need a recruit of clothing bad enough. Lulu came over to stay all night with me, has one of her sick spells, and feels miserable.
Tuesday, January 11 -- Lulu quite sick all night and kept me busy this morning waiting on her. mr Allen came for me to sit up with a sick child to night. On my way up there called on Nellie, the first time I have been to see her in Minneapollis. She looks much more comfortable than she ever did on the prairie, but is not happy.
Wednesday, January 12 -- Up all night with the poor little sick baby, O how much suffering there is in the world, and how little we think about it unless right with it. Spent the day visiting with Nellie, and returned here at five o clock to take care of the baby again to night. This has been such a lovely day, and Nellie and I had a good time.
Thursday, January 13 -- Found it snowing this morning, had a tedious time to get home, but was glad to get here, built up my fire, took a bath and went to sleep till dinner. Wrote annie in the afternoon, felt too tired to sew, read some, and knit some on my afghan. so glad I can go to bed and sleep all night tonight.
Friday, January 14 -- Got up in good season and got to sewing early, but tired out before noon. Went down town with Jenny in the afternoon. It was a lovely day, and felt as if fresh air was what I most needed. Sitting up nights and breathng the air of sick, rooms, takes the life out of one very fast. ....... a went to al ...... in the evening.
Saturday, January 15 -- Archie and Nellie here to dinner today. Jenny helped me finish up my wrapper She is very good to me. I ought to be, and believe I am thankful for so pleasant and comfortable a home as I have with her this winter. fear I can never repay them for all their kindness.
Sunday, January 16 -- Snowing and blowing this morning, but I went to church with Arthur and Jenny. Staid with the children in the afternoon, while they went to see Lydins [or Sydins] They went to church in the evening. I wrote my Sister Lurana. Lul came over to stay all night with me, very cold to night.
Monday, January 17 -- It seemed so nice to have Lulu here with me last night, am very gald we are as near each other as we are. Only wish I could see the other girls as often. Think so much about Hattie away off there alone. Poor girl is having a gard time of it this winter, I fear. Sewing on my dress today. Jenny came up stairs and we had a nice time.
Tuesday, January 18 -- Arthur's Sister Lydia sent up for me this morning as she was sick with a cold. I went down with Arthur after dinner, found her very miserable, tried to doctor her up, staid and did up her wash and got supper. Then she wanted me to stay all night, and help her tomorrow.
Wednesday, January 19 -- Lydia feeling a little better this morning. I baked some bread, and pies, and made doughnuts. Arthur brought me a letter from Annie at noon, went to call on Mrs. Jones in the afternoon, made an engagement with her for the first of April. Spent the evening in Mrs. Van's room.
Thursday, January 20 -- Swept all over for Lydia this morning, cleaned up things as well as I could, so she might get along easy for a day or two. Arthur called for me and brought me home this evening. feel quite tired, but was glad to be able to do her a favor as she has always been very kind to me.
Friday, January 21 -- Cut out my polonaise this morning, worked steadily on it till noon. Went down twon with Arthur, sent the dishes to Annie she wrote for. Called on Miss Blake, paid up my salary. Got me a hot water bag, for sickness, with the money Nell gave me for Xmas. Bought me another dress and some small article of clothing, came home in the cars.
Saturday, January 22 -- Worked hard all day to get my dress done, went over to sit with Lulu in the afternoon. Mrs Bushnell away, had a nice time, so thankful Lulu has such a comfortable home for the winter. She came over to stay all night with me, and we sat up very late visiting and doing odds and ends.
Sunday, January 23 -- My cloak looks so bad, I was ashamed to go to church, so staid home, cleaned up my room, took a bath, and was just through at dinner time. After dinner, had a nap, read awhile, and wrote Aunty Winsor. Went to church in the evening with Arthur heard such a good lecture on Ninevah.
Monday, January 24 -- got up early, washed up my grey dress. Mrs Van came and wer went to wash on my green dress. Lulu and I went down town in the afternoon, looked at cloaks, bought material to go with her summer silk, to make her a dress. Wanted to call on Mrs Manch, but it commenced snowing and hurried home.
Tuesday, January 25 -- Arthur brought me a telegram from Clara Likens. saying sister Abby was very sick, and could I come. I did not feel as if I could afford to go, unless absolutely needed so wrote her I would come in a few days if she did not get better. Poor Clara I feel very sorry for her, all alone. wish I was there to night, fear it may be her mother's last sickness.
Wednesday, January 26 -- O dear, another telegram this morning saying Abby died at quarter past three this morning, Dear Sister at rest, how glad, and thankful, I am for the good time I had with her this last summer. I felt many times, as if it was my last visit with her, and so it has proved. But truly she was ready, and soon we will all be gone, [Achsah died 15 years after this diary was written]
Thursday, January 27 -- Mrs Van finished up my green dress to day. I went down town with Jenny this afternoon and bought me a cloak and bonnnet, am truly thankful that the Lord has prospered me, so I can have some better clothing, feel sometimes as if I ought not to have it, while the girls are so poor, but know they all want me too.
Friday, January 28 -- Cleaned up my room, and did several little jobs in the morning. After Dinner Jenny and I went calling went up to Nell Cloughs, and over to Nell Browns. In the evening, Annie an dCarmela came aon the train from fort Dodge to see me It seems so good to see Annie again, had so little visit with her while at her house.
Saturday, January 29 -- The girls and I went to call on Mrs Hennessy, then down town to do some shopping. Got lunch at Poegous restaurant, went out to Nell's in the afternoon, staid till night walked most of the way, home. It was terrible cold, and I froze one of my ears. So it swelled badly, and was very painful after we got home.
Sunday, January 30 -- Could not go to church to day on account of my ear. Girls went to Archies to dinner after church and staid till evening meeting. Lulu came over to staty all night with us, girls very cold and tired when they came home, feel so sorry we have such cold weather while they are here, its is very tedious to get out at all.
Monday, January 31 -- Girls went up to se Nellie today, staid to dinner. In the evening Arthur, Jenny, Lulu, and the girls, went to hear Maggie Mitchell. I staid home and read, and wrote made an apron for the hired girl to day, did some mending, and ironed Lulus silk, to have it ready for Mrs Van to come and wash tomorrow.
Tuesday, February 1 -- Mrs Van came, and went to work on Lulus dress. Annie, Carnele, Lulu, and I went over to Mrs Hennesseys and spent the day. Had such a nice time. Carnele made me a handkerchief case, to give to Jenny. Annie worked a carving cloth to give her. Lulu and I came home in the evening, but Carnele and Annie staid all night.
Wednesday, February 2 -- Girls out to St. Paul to day, got back about noon, we all went over to Mrs Bushnells to tea, and spent the evening. This is the last night of the girls stay with me. I feel lonesome to think of their going home, it seems as if I have seen them so little since they came, but am thankful, even for this little visit with Annie.
Thursday, February 3 -- Got up very early this morning, girls got off at half past seven. We put in a good long day on Lulus dress, sewing till after ten in the evening Lulu over here awhile in the afternoon. Jenny helped us some on the dress, I wanted to go to prayer meeting to night, but it was so bitter cold, no one went out.
Friday, February 4 -- Terrible cold weather, O how long and tedious this winter is. so glad to get Lulus dress all finished up today, eight days worth dressmaking, to get hers and mine done, but shall not have to think about it again for a long time, wish I never had to bother about having dresses made. Picked up things and pieces after Mrs Van went home.
Saturday, February 5> -- Cleaned out my room first thing this morning, then read some, knit some, and took my bath before dinner. After.... went to see Mrs Manch, Jenny came to call, then we went down town, did some errands, and rode home with Arthur, Lulu came over in the evening she looks very tired, and feels blue and discouraged.
Sunday, February 6 -- Went to church in the morning, went home with Archies folks to dinner. Will Dean Brown called, and I went to the Nicolett house with him to see Alice. She has a very bad cough and seems to be in a critical condition. Staid to supper with them, then Will and I went to church and I came home after(wards), heard a splendid lecture from Dr Chase.
Monday, February 7 -- Went down to see Alice again this morning, staid all day with her. She had Dr Pratt come to see her, he took a diagnosis of her case, says there is a hole as large as a dollar in one lung. Poor girl, coughs so badly, am afraid she will never be well again, thus we go, one after another, some by one disease, some by another.
Tuesday, February 8 -- Went down town with Arthur after dinner, call on Mrs Tjetten, paid Mrs Van for our dressmaking, went to see Alice, staid for supper. Came up to church in the evening, and home with jenny and Arthur. Found Lulu here when I came home, She left Mrs Bushnells this afternoon for good. I am glad to have her with me again.
Wednesday, February 9 -- Felt so tired, this morning laid down and took a nap. Lulu and I put things to rights, as she is to stay with me at ...... [feaser]. will came up after me with a horse and cutter, I went and staid till night then went to church was coming home, but he sent up to church for me to come back, and stay all night.
Thursday, February 10 -- Alice had a bad spell last night, and did not rest much, feels quite weak this morning, and a good deal discouraged. It is hard work to make up ones mind to give up and die. Still she is very patient, and anxious to do what she can for herself, but does not worry over the prospect of death. Gods grace can sustain her.
Friday, February 11 -- Alice feels better to day, but not able to stir about very much, Will looking for some boarding house where they can be more comfortable on less expense than here at the Nicolett house. I went out in the afternoon and did some shopping for Alice, went to prayer meeting in the evening, came home alone. Very cold.
Saturday, February 12 -- Moved Alice to day, over on Roylston Ave. She did not feel very well satisfied, but hope things may look more cheerful to her after a little. As soon as I got their things put up a little, I came home once more. Lulu has been up to see Nellie, while I was away. looks miserable to night.
Sunday, February 13 -- Went to church in the morning, Lulu did not feel able to go. We had a nice visit in the afternoon. I went to church in the evening, heard such a good lecture by Dr. Chase. Went to stay with Alice while Will .... went up home for a few days, Alice moved back to the Nicolett house, feels more at home, and can be so much more comfortable here, than in a private boarding house.
Monday, February 14 -- Well not much variety to write about here, got up late, went down to breakfast about eight o clock. Arthur called to bring us some mail, and Nell Brown came in for awhile. Alice did not feel able to go down to dinner, so I went alone. Jenny and Lulu called in the afternoon, but I was out doing a little shopping, so missed of seeing. Dr in, and says A is much better, going fast.
Tuesday, February 15 -- Got up with headache, and a dizzy feeling, took a cup of tea, and dry toast for breakfast, very light dinner, and went out for a tramp, felt better after it. Lulu down in the afternoon, staid to tea with us, then went out to our church on Stevens Ave. staid all night with Miss Blake. I hemmed some napkins, and knit some, letter from Annie.
Wednesday, February 16 -- Lulu called in again this morning, on her way to Mrs Henneseys. Jenny came in and I went out shopping with her. Alice and I went out in the afternoon a few minutes. Then I went out alone, got a little rocking chair for Hazel, and sent it over to her. Wrote a letter to Clara. Got a letter from Hattie, Ralph has been very sick. I feel so sorry for Hattie.
Thursday, February 17 -- Mr. Smith came for me today. Mrs Smiths mother very sick. Lulu came down to stay with Alice, and I came over here just at night in the worst snow storm of this winter. Wrote Hattie before leaving the hotel. found Mrs Parmerlee very sick indeed, cant think she has very long to live. Mrs Smith very glad to see me, as she has been up to or three nights in succession.
Friday, February 18 -- Spent last night alone with the sick woman, who was out of her head, and talking most of the time. She suffers much today, surly cannot stand it long. It shows us poor mortals how weak we are, and how helpless, when we stand by the bedside of the sick and dying. The greatest Love and sympathy, cannot ward off, the grim monster death, it will come to all.
Saturday, February 19 -- Mrs Parmerlee died this morning at one o clock, after great suffering, the first part of the night. O what a lonesome night. Mrs S sat up with me till she died, after washing, and dressing her, we all went to bed for two or three hours. I went down town this afternoon to get some things for Mrs S, called to see Alice and Lulu, nice day, but deep snow.
Sunday, February 20 -- Mrs smith's Brother came this morning, seemed very much broken down over the death of his mother. Several of the friends in today. Mrs S. and her brother, left at seven o clock this evening, with their mother's remains, to go to Toledo for burial. The house seems lonesome to night. They want me to stay with the children while she is gone, O what constant changes.
Monday, February 21 -- I found lots to do today, the girls had a very large washing, so I did what I could to help her. Lulu came over this morning, says Alice feels so well does not need her any longer Lulu came back again in the afternoon to bring me some wash. I cut out several garments, want to make them on the machine while Mrs Smith is away, if I can.
Tuesday, February 22 -- Mr Smith took Willie to St Paul to day for which I am very glad, as he teases the little girl so much it is difficult to get along with them. Mr Stilman carried Lulu and me to look at Hubert Smiths house, but I do not like it, and do not want to board him, so decided not to rent it. Lulu came back with me and staid to dinner, men folks all away.
Wednesday, February 23 -- Lulu over again to day with letters from Annie, Hattie, Aunty Swineson, and our old freind Drusilla Fellowes. Nell Brown in, I did quite a lot of sewing, knit some, and read some. Gather Smith hove sick all day. I do not wonder Mrs Smith gets very tired of him, hope I will never live to be burdensome to any one think Abbys daeath beautiful.
Thursday, February 24 -- Lulu came over to dinner again to day, told me Will and Alice were going to start for the South to day. Poor girl, I fear it is too late, to gain any benefit by change of climate, or medical treatment either. Heard from sister Lurana again to day, she is no better. I sewed some, and read one of the Dickens books. Girl out this afternoon so I had to get supper.
Friday, February 25 -- O dear I am just abut sick myself this morning, it just makes me nervous to have the old gentleman laying around all the time. Mrs McMellon called this morning and Mr amd Mrs Matt Smith this afternoon. Hazel came in to play with Jessie, and they had such a nice time. I finished up the garment to day. My cold id terrible to night.
Saturday, February 26 -- This has been a such a dreary day. snowed last night, and the wind has blown and drifted it terribly to day. Trains late, or blocked, on nearly all the roads. I sewed some, but spent most of the day amusing Jessie, and am so tired to night. Children do tire men dreadfully, I am sorry but cant help it. I expect people think I have no patience or tact with children.
Sunday, February 27 -- Lovely to day, but I could not go out at all. Mr Smith brought Willie home today, lots of callers to see the children, do hope Mrs Smith will be home soon. I am getting so tired of the children, and of being so confined, have been thinking so much about Nellie all day. O I do want to go and see her so much, wish Scott would behave like a decent man.
Monday, February 28 -- Had a most uncomfortable day with Willie, who teased his little sister and kept her worrying. Mrs Parks called. Telegram from Mrs Smith saying she would be here tomorrow. I shall be so glad. Sewed some and knit some, ought to have written Annie, but cant while here with the children wanted so much to see Lulu today, but she did not come.
Wednesday, February 2 -- Girls out to St. Paul to day, got back about noon, we all went over to Mrs Bushnells to tea, and spent the evening. This is the last night of the girls stay with me. I feel lonesome to think of their going home, it seems as if I have seen them so little since they came, but am thankful, even for this little visit with Annie.
Thursday, February 3 -- Got up very early this morning, girls got off at half past seven. We put in a good long day on Lulus dress, sewing till after ten in the evening Lulu over here awhile in the afternoon. Jenny helped us some on the dress, I wanted to go to prayer meeting to night, but it was so bitter cold, no one went out.
Friday, February 4 -- Terrible cold weather, O how long and tedious this winter is. so glad to get Lulus dress all finished up today, eight days worth dressmaking, to get hers and mine done, but shall not have to think about it again for a long time, wish I never had to bother about having dresses made. Picked up things and pieces after Mrs Van went home.
Saturday, February 5> -- Cleaned out my room first thing this morning, then read some, knit some, and took my bath before dinner. After.... went to see Mrs Manch, Jenny came to call, then we went down town, did some errands, and rode home with Arthur, Lulu came over in the evening she looks very tired, and feels blue and discouraged.
Sunday, February 6 -- Went to church in the morning, went home with Archies folks to dinner. Will Dean Brown called, and I went to the Nicolett house with him to see Alice. She has a very bad cough and seems to be in a critical condition. Staid to supper with them, then Will and I went to church and I came home after(wards), heard a splendid lecture from Dr Chase.
Monday, February 7 -- Went down to see Alice again this morning, staid all day with her. She had Dr Pratt come to see her, he took a diagnosis of her case, says there is a hole as large as a dollar in one lung. Poor girl, coughs so badly, am afraid she will never be well again, thus we go, one after another, some by one disease, some by another.
Tuesday, February 8 -- Went down town with Arthur after dinner, call on Mrs Tjetten, paid Mrs Van for our dressmaking, went to see Alice, staid for supper. Came up to church in the evening, and home with jenny and Arthur. Found Lulu here when I came home, She left Mrs Bushnells this afternoon for good. I am glad to have her with me again.
Wednesday, February 9 -- Felt so tired, this morning laid down and took a nap. Lulu and I put things to rights, as she is to stay with me at ...... [feaser]. will came up after me with a horse and cutter, I went and staid till night then went to church was coming home, but he sent up to church for me to come back, and stay all night.
Thursday, February 10 -- Alice had a bad spell last night, and did not rest much, feels quite weak this morning, and a good deal discouraged. It is hard work to make up ones mind to give up and die. Still she is very patient, and anxious to do what she can for herself, but does not worry over the prospect of death. Gods grace can sustain her.
Friday, February 11 -- Alice feels better to day, but not able to stir about very much, Will looking for some boarding house where they can be more comfortable on less expense than here at the Nicolett house. I went out in the afternoon and did some shopping for Alice, went to prayer meeting in the evening, came home alone. Very cold.
Saturday, February 12 -- Moved Alice to day, over on Roylston Ave. She did not feel very well satisfied, but hope things may look more cheerful to her after a little. As soon as I got their things put up a little, I came home once more. Lulu has been up to see Nellie, while I was away. looks miserable to night.
Sunday, February 13 -- Went to church in the morning, Lulu did not feel able to go. We had a nice visit in the afternoon. I went to church in the evening, heard such a good lecture by Dr. Chase. Went to stay with Alice while Will .... went up home for a few days, Alice moved back to the Nicolett house, feels more at home, and can be so much more comfortable here, than in a private boarding house.
Monday, February 14 -- Well not much variety to write about here, got up late, went down to breakfast about eight o clock. Arthur called to bring us some mail, and Nell Brown came in for awhile. Alice did not feel able to go down to dinner, so I went alone. Jenny and Lulu called in the afternoon, but I was out doing a little shopping, so missed of seeing. Dr in, and says A is much better, going fast.
Tuesday, February 15 -- Got up with headache, and a dizzy feeling, took a cup of tea, and dry toast for breakfast, very light dinner, and went out for a tramp, felt better after it. Lulu down in the afternoon, staid to tea with us, then went out to our church on Stevens Ave. staid all night with Miss Blake. I hemmed some napkins, and knit some, letter from Annie.
Wednesday, February 16 -- Lulu called in again this morning, on her way to Mrs Henneseys. Jenny came in and I went out shopping with her. Alice and I went out in the afternoon a few minutes. Then I went out alone, got a little rocking chair for Hazel, and sent it over to her. Wrote a letter to Clara. Got a letter from Hattie, Ralph has been very sick. I feel so sorry for Hattie.
Thursday, February 17 -- Mr. Smith came for me today. Mrs Smiths mother very sick. Lulu came down to stay with Alice, and I came over here just at night in the worst snow storm of this winter. Wrote Hattie before leaving the hotel. found Mrs Parmerlee very sick indeed, cant think she has very long to live. Mrs Smith very glad to see me, as she has been up to or three nights in succession.
Friday, February 18 -- Spent last night alone with the sick woman, who was out of her head, and talking most of the time. She suffers much today, surly cannot stand it long. It shows us poor mortals how weak we are, and how helpless, when we stand by the bedside of the sick and dying. The greatest Love and sympathy, cannot ward off, the grim monster death, it will come to all.
Saturday, February 19 -- Mrs Parmerlee died this morning at one o clock, after great suffering, the first part of the night. O what a lonesome night. Mrs S sat up with me till she died, after washing, and dressing her, we all went to bed for two or three hours. I went down town this afternoon to get some things for Mrs S, called to see Alice and Lulu, nice day, but deep snow.
Sunday, February 20 -- Mrs smith's Brother came this morning, seemed very much broken down over the death of his mother. Several of the friends in today. Mrs S. and her brother, left at seven o clock this evening, with their mother's remains, to go to Toledo for burial. The house seems lonesome to night. They want me to stay with the children while she is gone, O what constant changes.
Monday, February 21 -- I found lots to do today, the girls had a very large washing, so I did what I could to help her. Lulu came over this morning, says Alice feels so well does not need her any longer Lulu came back again in the afternoon to bring me some wash. I cut out several garments, want to make them on the machine while Mrs Smith is away, if I can.
Tuesday, February 22 -- Mr Smith took Willie to St Paul to day for which I am very glad, as he teases the little girl so much it is difficult to get along with them. Mr Stilman carried Lulu and me to look at Hubert Smiths house, but I do not like it, and do not want to board him, so decided not to rent it. Lulu came back with me and staid to dinner, men folks all away.
Wednesday, February 23 -- Lulu over again to day with letters from Annie, Hattie, Aunty Swineson, and our old freind Drusilla Fellowes. Nell Brown in, I did quite a lot of sewing, knit some, and read some. Gather Smith hove sick all day. I do not wonder Mrs Smith gets very tired of him, hope I will never live to be burdensome to any one think Abbys daeath beautiful.
Thursday, February 24 -- Lulu came over to dinner again to day, told me Will and Alice were going to start for the South to day. Poor girl, I fear it is too late, to gain any benefit by change of climate, or medical treatment either. Heard from sister Lurana again to day, she is no better. I sewed some, and read one of the Dickens books. Girl out this afternoon so I had to get supper.
Friday, February 25 -- O dear I am just abut sick myself this morning, it just makes me nervous to have the old gentleman laying around all the time. Mrs McMellon called this morning and Mr amd Mrs Matt Smith this afternoon. Hazel came in to play with Jessie, and they had such a nice time. I finished up the garment to day. My cold id terrible to night.
Saturday, February 26 -- This has been a such a dreary day. snowed last night, and the wind has blown and drifted it terribly to day. Trains late, or blocked, on nearly all the roads. I sewed some, but spent most of the day amusing Jessie, and am so tired to night. Children do tire men dreadfully, I am sorry but cant help it. I expect people think I have no patience or tact with children.
Sunday, February 27 -- Lovely to day, but I could not go out at all. Mr Smith brought Willie home today, lots of callers to see the children, do hope Mrs Smith will be home soon. I am getting so tired of the children, and of being so confined, have been thinking so much about Nellie all day. O I do want to go and see her so much, wish Scott would behave like a decent man.
Monday, February 28 -- Had a most uncomfortable day with Willie, who teased his little sister and kept her worrying. Mrs Parks called. Telegram from Mrs Smith saying she would be here tomorrow. I shall be so glad. Sewed some and knit some, ought to have written Annie, but cant while here with the children wanted so much to see Lulu today, but she did not come.
Tuesday, March 1 -- Mrs Smith came home today. I went in to see Nell Brown a few minutes and called on Mrs. Story. Then came over to Jennys, glad enough to get home once more, wish I had a steady home, and could stay in it, found LuLu gone up to Nell Cloughs shall be glad when she settles on something to do.
Wednesday, March 2 -- Did my washing this morning then went to bed and slept till dinner time. Jenny went down town in the afternoon, I slept, read, and knit some. The day has seemed long and lonesome, find myself in a dreary condition unless at work, or have Lulu with me for company. Hope she will get something to do soon, so we can be together all the time.
Thursday, March 3 -- Went down town with Jenny this morning, bought some ready made underclothing. Got a letter from Hattie, she still wants us to come there wish I knew what was best for us to do, But feel as if Lulu and I ought to live independent of any of our friends, as they have as much as they can do to get along themselves and we prefer staying here.
Friday, March 4 -- Lulu and Jenny went down town to day. Lulu went to see Mr. Manch about working in the printing office. I have not much faith that she will ever do much at it, but do not want to discourage her in any undertaking, only hope she be able to earn something at it, and feel as if she had something to do in the world for herself.
Saturday, March 5 -- Lulu and I both worked for Jenny, all day, I wanted to go to Nellies, but it was a dreary stormy day, so staid at home and sewed, on sheets and pillow cases, mended up some things, took our baths and so on. Lu finished up her fancy work, am glad she could do so much for Jenny, I ought to have written some letters today but have not.
Sunday, March 6 -- Went down to Free Baptist church this morning, then took the motor, and went out to Nellies, and spent the afternoon with her. Poor Scott, would not come in the room all the afternoon. Hates himself worse than me. Went to Jennys church in the evening, found her and Lulu there. no writing don today, and not much reading.
Monday, March 7 -- Lulu went to her new work this morning, Jenny went down town, I helped the girl wash, as we had so many dirty clothes. In the afternoon, wrote Hattie then helped Jennie on her sewing, making aprons pillow cases etc. Lulu tired when she came home but thinks she will like her work.
Tuesday, March 8 -- Felt so tired this morning after yesterdays washing, then it rained, and was such a dreary day. I ironed some, sewed some, and knit some, and in the afternoon took a nap, too stupid for any use. Lulu came home early and we had a nice time in the evening, so glad we can be together nights, glad she has work.
Wednesday, March 9 -- Finished up our ironing, and sewed what I could on Jennys work. This was Lulu Poirltways[sp?] birthday, I gave her a napkin ring, and we all helped to entertain her in the evening, played, sung, told stories, and various kinds of amusements, had oranges, ice cream, cake etc. all very nice.
Thursday, March 10 -- Sewed in the forenoon. In the afternoon went to look for rooms. O it is such tedious work one is too high price, another too small or too dark or something. Got a letter from Will Dean, glad to hear Alice is more comfortable, I wrote him, also Annie and Brother William, sent Lurana five dollars.
Friday, March 11 -- Lulu home, sick to day. Got a card from Hattie. Ralph sick again and Hattie tired out, lonesome, and discouraged, wish I lived near her, but cant afford to go to her as there is no work for me out there. Wish I knew just what I ought to do, and where I ought to go.
Saturday, March 12 -- Lulu better to day, so she worked lots on our afghan, glad we are getting it near done. I cleaned up our room and helped Jenny on her sewing. Laura Sikes here all day. Lulu Poiekzway nearly sick, and out of humor. The snow is fast melting off, making it almost impossible to get out.
Sunday, March 13 -- I went to church this morning with Arthurs folks, Lulu did not feel able to got out Nellie and Harry came over in the afternoon, missed their way, and was very cold and tired when they got here. N wants to do something to earn some clothes, it makes my heart ache, to see her out looking so shabbily Lu went to church in the evening.
Monday, March 14 -- did our washing this morning, ripped up my silk skirt, After dinner went down town, sent Hattie a package a skirt, pair of towels, pattern and some trimming. Went over to Nell Browns, called at Mrs. Smiths, then went over to Mrs Hennesseys, staid to ten, came home alone in the evening, and was afraid, think I will not be out after dark again.
Tuesday, March 15 -- Went shopping with Jenny, then went hunting rooms again, found some which seemed comfortable, for ten dollars a month, on Hawthorne one -- went up to Mrs Huttons to dinner. Lulu went up to Nellies to stay all nights, Jenny and Arthur out in the evening, it seemed quite lonely, but I read, and wrote, in the quiet.
Wednesday, March 16 -- Lulu and I went again to look at the rooms, think we shall like them, and decided to take them for the summer. Shall be glad to live down town, near Lulus work, to avoid the long rides in the cars. Mrs. Van dressmaking for Jimmine to day, I worked all day on Nells Sofa pillow, felt tired after yesterdays tramp.
Thursday, March 17 -- Heard Nellie was going to move, so went up to try and help her, carried up the pillow, she was very much pleased with it. Scott made out to speak to me today, baked some bread, and helped her get ready for moving;. Sewed some carpet rags in the afternoon, came home quite late. Letter from Hattie.
Friday, March 18 -- Went up to Nellies again helped them get moved in their house, but it is so dirty, it makes me homesick. When I came home to night, found the woman had disappointed me about the rooms, decided not to let them. O dear! what can I do next? wonder if it is not right, for me to stay in Minneapolis, wish I knew what I ought to do.
Saturday, March 19 -- Went down town hunting rooms again, ran around till I was tired out. Then went out to Nells, and engaged room, and board with them, for the present, till we can see what arrangements we can make more permanently. Walked home in the afternoon, and was just tired out, lay down awhile ate supper, bathed, went to bed.
Sunday, March 20 -- Cold and disagreeable out and I felt miserable so staid in and wrote Hattie[,] Annie and Clara. Lulu went up to Stevens Ave - Church, staid with Miss Bates to dinner. After she came home we made maple candy. Arthur went away to Duluth to night. I feel some rested, but it seems queer not to go to church morning and evening.
Monday, March 21 -- did a big washing, and part of the ironing, packed up our trunks ready to move, it seems lonesome to be picking up again, feel as if I had no home. Have enjoyed the winter here, passed many pleasant days in my room alone. Lulu went up to Nellies to night.
Tuesday, March 22 --Finished my ironing, then went up to Nellies, with the man that moved my things. Partly unpacked but was isotired left off before night and went down stairs to help Nellie. Am afraid so many in the family will make the work too hard for her, must try to help her what I can but feel about used up myself.
Wednesday, March 23 -- Quite a snow storm in the night, it seems as if spring never would come, finished putting away my things, and swept up my room, it looks quite like home again, think I shall feel contented if I get rested, and find Nell does not have to work too hard on account of our being here. Lulu went to a part, did not get home till near twelve.
Thursday, March 24 -- I felt so miserable this morning did not try to help Nell but went up stairs to bed and slept. After dinner helped her iron, hemmed a table cloth and took care of baby some. Lulu went out to prayer meeting in the evening, but it was so cold snowy, and dreary I did not feel like going so staid at home and read.
Friday, March 25 -- Helped Nell all the forenoon as the baby is sick today, after dinner went down town, go me a white spread, and some napkins, bought some dishes and tin ware for Nell, cant help spending money for her, when I see her so pinched for the commonest necessities, cold and dreary weather.
Saturday, March 26 --Baby real sick, and one of us has to tend him all the time, I worked around the house all day, and am dreadfully tired to night. Lulu came home early from her work and went out to tea, was out all evening. A letter from Hattie troubles me, she sent money for my fare out to Chaelron [sp?] but I dont feel ready to go.
Sunday, March 27 -- I went down town to church staid to S.S. [Sunday School]. Lulu and Nell went to Stevens Ave church, Mr Poublee preached his first sermon for SA church [Stevens Ave church] today. Hope they will like him and he that he will serve as efficient as Mr Smith did, I went over there to church this evening saw Mrs Wooduate feel so lonely to night want to cry.
Monday, March 28 -- Did our washing this morning, and in the afternoon Nellie and I went down town, got some things for the children and some velvet to fix up my black dress. Saw Mr. Manck, and he wanted me to go to his house, as the baby is very sick, came home with Nellie, had supper, then went down to Mr Mancks.
Tuesday, March 29 -- Found the baby very sick, and had to be up with her most of the night. Mr and Mrs M nearly tired out, as she has been sick several days, and Mrs M is so frightened about her if anything ails her. She seemed very sick all day but Dr says we need not be at all alarmed about her.
Wednesday, March 30 -- Baby had another very bad night, but seems a little better this morning. Mrs M quite sick to day, took cold and is tired out. I thought of Hattie so much last night, while up with baby, poor girl has been alone so many nights with Ralph this winter and he very sick I think she has had a hard time.
Thursday, March 31 -- Baby much better this morning, but Mrs M still miserable, I went down town, got the money on Hatties draft, put seven dollars in the savings bank for Harry, Five of this I gave him when he was born, but kept it in my possession and added on dollar each year, so now put it all in the bank.
Wednesday, March 2 -- Did my washing this morning then went to bed and slept till dinner time. Jenny went down town in the afternoon, I slept, read, and knit some. The day has seemed long and lonesome, find myself in a dreary condition unless at work, or have Lulu with me for company. Hope she will get something to do soon, so we can be together all the time.
Thursday, March 3 -- Went down town with Jenny this morning, bought some ready made underclothing. Got a letter from Hattie, she still wants us to come there wish I knew what was best for us to do, But feel as if Lulu and I ought to live independent of any of our friends, as they have as much as they can do to get along themselves and we prefer staying here.
Friday, March 4 -- Lulu and Jenny went down town to day. Lulu went to see Mr. Manch about working in the printing office. I have not much faith that she will ever do much at it, but do not want to discourage her in any undertaking, only hope she be able to earn something at it, and feel as if she had something to do in the world for herself.
Saturday, March 5 -- Lulu and I both worked for Jenny, all day, I wanted to go to Nellies, but it was a dreary stormy day, so staid at home and sewed, on sheets and pillow cases, mended up some things, took our baths and so on. Lu finished up her fancy work, am glad she could do so much for Jenny, I ought to have written some letters today but have not.
Sunday, March 6 -- Went down to Free Baptist church this morning, then took the motor, and went out to Nellies, and spent the afternoon with her. Poor Scott, would not come in the room all the afternoon. Hates himself worse than me. Went to Jennys church in the evening, found her and Lulu there. no writing don today, and not much reading.
Monday, March 7 -- Lulu went to her new work this morning, Jenny went down town, I helped the girl wash, as we had so many dirty clothes. In the afternoon, wrote Hattie then helped Jennie on her sewing, making aprons pillow cases etc. Lulu tired when she came home but thinks she will like her work.
Tuesday, March 8 -- Felt so tired this morning after yesterdays washing, then it rained, and was such a dreary day. I ironed some, sewed some, and knit some, and in the afternoon took a nap, too stupid for any use. Lulu came home early and we had a nice time in the evening, so glad we can be together nights, glad she has work.
Wednesday, March 9 -- Finished up our ironing, and sewed what I could on Jennys work. This was Lulu Poirltways[sp?] birthday, I gave her a napkin ring, and we all helped to entertain her in the evening, played, sung, told stories, and various kinds of amusements, had oranges, ice cream, cake etc. all very nice.
Thursday, March 10 -- Sewed in the forenoon. In the afternoon went to look for rooms. O it is such tedious work one is too high price, another too small or too dark or something. Got a letter from Will Dean, glad to hear Alice is more comfortable, I wrote him, also Annie and Brother William, sent Lurana five dollars.
Friday, March 11 -- Lulu home, sick to day. Got a card from Hattie. Ralph sick again and Hattie tired out, lonesome, and discouraged, wish I lived near her, but cant afford to go to her as there is no work for me out there. Wish I knew just what I ought to do, and where I ought to go.
Saturday, March 12 -- Lulu better to day, so she worked lots on our afghan, glad we are getting it near done. I cleaned up our room and helped Jenny on her sewing. Laura Sikes here all day. Lulu Poiekzway nearly sick, and out of humor. The snow is fast melting off, making it almost impossible to get out.
Sunday, March 13 -- I went to church this morning with Arthurs folks, Lulu did not feel able to got out Nellie and Harry came over in the afternoon, missed their way, and was very cold and tired when they got here. N wants to do something to earn some clothes, it makes my heart ache, to see her out looking so shabbily Lu went to church in the evening.
Monday, March 14 -- did our washing this morning, ripped up my silk skirt, After dinner went down town, sent Hattie a package a skirt, pair of towels, pattern and some trimming. Went over to Nell Browns, called at Mrs. Smiths, then went over to Mrs Hennesseys, staid to ten, came home alone in the evening, and was afraid, think I will not be out after dark again.
Tuesday, March 15 -- Went shopping with Jenny, then went hunting rooms again, found some which seemed comfortable, for ten dollars a month, on Hawthorne one -- went up to Mrs Huttons to dinner. Lulu went up to Nellies to stay all nights, Jenny and Arthur out in the evening, it seemed quite lonely, but I read, and wrote, in the quiet.
Wednesday, March 16 -- Lulu and I went again to look at the rooms, think we shall like them, and decided to take them for the summer. Shall be glad to live down town, near Lulus work, to avoid the long rides in the cars. Mrs. Van dressmaking for Jimmine to day, I worked all day on Nells Sofa pillow, felt tired after yesterdays tramp.
Thursday, March 17 -- Heard Nellie was going to move, so went up to try and help her, carried up the pillow, she was very much pleased with it. Scott made out to speak to me today, baked some bread, and helped her get ready for moving;. Sewed some carpet rags in the afternoon, came home quite late. Letter from Hattie.
Friday, March 18 -- Went up to Nellies again helped them get moved in their house, but it is so dirty, it makes me homesick. When I came home to night, found the woman had disappointed me about the rooms, decided not to let them. O dear! what can I do next? wonder if it is not right, for me to stay in Minneapolis, wish I knew what I ought to do.
Saturday, March 19 -- Went down town hunting rooms again, ran around till I was tired out. Then went out to Nells, and engaged room, and board with them, for the present, till we can see what arrangements we can make more permanently. Walked home in the afternoon, and was just tired out, lay down awhile ate supper, bathed, went to bed.
Sunday, March 20 -- Cold and disagreeable out and I felt miserable so staid in and wrote Hattie[,] Annie and Clara. Lulu went up to Stevens Ave - Church, staid with Miss Bates to dinner. After she came home we made maple candy. Arthur went away to Duluth to night. I feel some rested, but it seems queer not to go to church morning and evening.
Monday, March 21 -- did a big washing, and part of the ironing, packed up our trunks ready to move, it seems lonesome to be picking up again, feel as if I had no home. Have enjoyed the winter here, passed many pleasant days in my room alone. Lulu went up to Nellies to night.
Tuesday, March 22 --Finished my ironing, then went up to Nellies, with the man that moved my things. Partly unpacked but was isotired left off before night and went down stairs to help Nellie. Am afraid so many in the family will make the work too hard for her, must try to help her what I can but feel about used up myself.
Wednesday, March 23 -- Quite a snow storm in the night, it seems as if spring never would come, finished putting away my things, and swept up my room, it looks quite like home again, think I shall feel contented if I get rested, and find Nell does not have to work too hard on account of our being here. Lulu went to a part, did not get home till near twelve.
Thursday, March 24 -- I felt so miserable this morning did not try to help Nell but went up stairs to bed and slept. After dinner helped her iron, hemmed a table cloth and took care of baby some. Lulu went out to prayer meeting in the evening, but it was so cold snowy, and dreary I did not feel like going so staid at home and read.
Friday, March 25 -- Helped Nell all the forenoon as the baby is sick today, after dinner went down town, go me a white spread, and some napkins, bought some dishes and tin ware for Nell, cant help spending money for her, when I see her so pinched for the commonest necessities, cold and dreary weather.
Saturday, March 26 --Baby real sick, and one of us has to tend him all the time, I worked around the house all day, and am dreadfully tired to night. Lulu came home early from her work and went out to tea, was out all evening. A letter from Hattie troubles me, she sent money for my fare out to Chaelron [sp?] but I dont feel ready to go.
Sunday, March 27 -- I went down town to church staid to S.S. [Sunday School]. Lulu and Nell went to Stevens Ave church, Mr Poublee preached his first sermon for SA church [Stevens Ave church] today. Hope they will like him and he that he will serve as efficient as Mr Smith did, I went over there to church this evening saw Mrs Wooduate feel so lonely to night want to cry.
Monday, March 28 -- Did our washing this morning, and in the afternoon Nellie and I went down town, got some things for the children and some velvet to fix up my black dress. Saw Mr. Manck, and he wanted me to go to his house, as the baby is very sick, came home with Nellie, had supper, then went down to Mr Mancks.
Tuesday, March 29 -- Found the baby very sick, and had to be up with her most of the night. Mr and Mrs M nearly tired out, as she has been sick several days, and Mrs M is so frightened about her if anything ails her. She seemed very sick all day but Dr says we need not be at all alarmed about her.
Wednesday, March 30 -- Baby had another very bad night, but seems a little better this morning. Mrs M quite sick to day, took cold and is tired out. I thought of Hattie so much last night, while up with baby, poor girl has been alone so many nights with Ralph this winter and he very sick I think she has had a hard time.
Thursday, March 31 -- Baby much better this morning, but Mrs M still miserable, I went down town, got the money on Hatties draft, put seven dollars in the savings bank for Harry, Five of this I gave him when he was born, but kept it in my possession and added on dollar each year, so now put it all in the bank.
Friday, April 1 - Felt miserable this morning, took care of baby awhile, then went down town, ran all around to find a chair for Ethel, but could not get what I wanted at last. Took care of baby in afternoon while Mrs. M went down town. At night went up to Mrs. Jones, took a good bath, then sat up and wrote while it seems homelike here.
Saturday, April 2 -- Had a good rest last night. Went down town this morning got me some stockings, After dinner went up to Nellie's O dear, dear, how she does have to live, wonder she don't go crazy, it makes me so homesick the minute I go in the house, feel as if I wanted to get right away again. Letters from Hattie & Annie.
Sunday, April 3 - Went to church, then went home with Jennie to dinner, Will Dean there, also Archie, Nell and their children, had a nice time. It commenced snowing just as we got home from church, and by night it was a terrible blizzard. Arthur brought me down to Mrs Jones, but it was too stormy to go out to church, so I missed hearing the sweet singer.
Monday, April 4 - Regular winters day, cold windy and disagreeable. I sewed, read, knit, and slept some. Got a letter from Hattie again to day. She is not well, and is in a great hurry for me to come, I feel sorry for her, and know she needs some one with her, do wish this woman would hurry up and get through with me.
Tuesday, April 5 - Went downtown this morning, went to see Lulu. Did a little shopping for Hattie and myself. In the afternoon read Ben Hur.
Wednesday, April 6 - Started a quilt of silk pieces this morning. Mrs. Jones feeling very miserable to day. I did not go out till just at night, took a short walk.
Thursday, April 7 - Mrs. Jones sick all night. Baby born this morning about eight O'clock. Got a little sleep to day, but feel very tired tonight.
Friday, April 8 - Slept but very little last night, baby so worrisome, terrible hot and windy to day, seems as if we must be going to have a terrible storm. Lulu called to night, brought a letter from Annie, she wants me to come there on my way to Hattie's. O dear I am so tired to night.
Saturday, April 9 - Up nearly all night with the baby, it seems sick, cries nearly all the time. Letters from Hattie and Clara today. Poor Clara, I do feel so sorry for her. She seems to feel more and more lonely without her mother, wich we could have a home together, think we both would enjoy it.
Sunday, April 10 - O dear, I feel so tired today and did not get my work done up till noon, wrote Hattie and Annie. Mr. Jones went to church morning, and evening. A sever thunder storm to night, the first of the season, guess the long cold winter is really breaking up at last, nearly six months it has held its reighn, till all are glad to see spring coming.
Monday, April 11 - Darn lovely day but girl worked. One of Mrs. Jones friends came to sit with her, so I got a nice nap this afternoon. Felt pretty well used up, from being awake most of four nights in succession. Hope the baby will be better now and that we all will get some rest. Begin to feel like giving up nursing altogether it is such hard work.
Tuesday, April 12 - Really better this morning, slept quite well last night. I wrote Clara to day, and worked some on my quilt.
Wednesday, April 13 - Fifty seven years old to day. Think it is time I give up nursing and such hard work and let my children take care of themselves, and me too, do feel so bad about Nellie but the only way, is to keep away from her as much as I can and not see all she suffers. Lulu came to see me, we had such a nice little visit.
Thursday, April 14 - [no entry]
Friday, April 15 - [no entry]
Saturday, April 16 - Mrs. Jones real sick with an adscess [sp-abscess] in the breast, which she had to have lanced.
Sunday, April 17 - Busy all day nearly, Lulu came down to dinner with me.
Monday, April 18 - Mrs. Jones had a terrible sick night but a little better to day.
Tuesday, April 19 - Mrs. Jones better. Baby feels miserable, lots of callers.
Wednesday, April 20 - [no entry]
Thursday, April 21 Mrs. Jones came down stairs this morning, had lots of callers, but feels worse to night. Another abscess is forming. Mrs. Morrison staid with her, and I went down town a little while this afternoon, it did seem good to get out once more.
Friday, April 22 - Got out a little while this afternoon, went down town did a little shopping very worn. Lots of [snow?] to day, very busy waiting on the sick ones. Dr lanced the breast again to day. Mrs. J feels nearly discouraged. No company, and I was glad for it.
Saturday, April 23 - Ground all covered with snow, seems like winter again.
Sunday, April 24 - Miserable winter morning. I wanted to go to church, but could not. Mrs. J looks so badly this morning though Dr calls her much better she came down stairs again.
Monday, April 25 - nice day, girl worked
Tuesday, April 26 - [no entry]
Wednesday, April 27 - Lulu came and staid all night with me last night, and we had a good visit.
Thursday, April 28 - Mrs. Jones had her breast lanced again this morning, and was very sick all day, fro the effects of the chloroform. I was in hopes to get away from here to day, but cannot leave her till she is better, or till they get some one else. I feel in a hurry to get ready to go to Hatties. Got another blue letter from her to day.
Friday, April 29 - Baby very restless, and Mrs. Jones sick all day, sat up a few minutes just at night to have her bed made. I went out to walk a few minutes, it seems so good to get out in the fresh air. I had a heart ache all day, till I went out, and that cured it. Wrote Hattie in the evening, hope to see her in another week or so.
Saturday, April 30 - We had a terrible thunder storm last night, which kept me awake a long time then Baby cried, and so very little sleep I got. To day was warm and muggy, and I felt so miserable. Lulu came down to see me a little while to night. It makes me feel very lonesome to think of giving away to leave her all summer.
Saturday, April 2 -- Had a good rest last night. Went down town this morning got me some stockings, After dinner went up to Nellie's O dear, dear, how she does have to live, wonder she don't go crazy, it makes me so homesick the minute I go in the house, feel as if I wanted to get right away again. Letters from Hattie & Annie.
Sunday, April 3 - Went to church, then went home with Jennie to dinner, Will Dean there, also Archie, Nell and their children, had a nice time. It commenced snowing just as we got home from church, and by night it was a terrible blizzard. Arthur brought me down to Mrs Jones, but it was too stormy to go out to church, so I missed hearing the sweet singer.
Monday, April 4 - Regular winters day, cold windy and disagreeable. I sewed, read, knit, and slept some. Got a letter from Hattie again to day. She is not well, and is in a great hurry for me to come, I feel sorry for her, and know she needs some one with her, do wish this woman would hurry up and get through with me.
Tuesday, April 5 - Went downtown this morning, went to see Lulu. Did a little shopping for Hattie and myself. In the afternoon read Ben Hur.
Wednesday, April 6 - Started a quilt of silk pieces this morning. Mrs. Jones feeling very miserable to day. I did not go out till just at night, took a short walk.
Thursday, April 7 - Mrs. Jones sick all night. Baby born this morning about eight O'clock. Got a little sleep to day, but feel very tired tonight.
Friday, April 8 - Slept but very little last night, baby so worrisome, terrible hot and windy to day, seems as if we must be going to have a terrible storm. Lulu called to night, brought a letter from Annie, she wants me to come there on my way to Hattie's. O dear I am so tired to night.
Saturday, April 9 - Up nearly all night with the baby, it seems sick, cries nearly all the time. Letters from Hattie and Clara today. Poor Clara, I do feel so sorry for her. She seems to feel more and more lonely without her mother, wich we could have a home together, think we both would enjoy it.
Sunday, April 10 - O dear, I feel so tired today and did not get my work done up till noon, wrote Hattie and Annie. Mr. Jones went to church morning, and evening. A sever thunder storm to night, the first of the season, guess the long cold winter is really breaking up at last, nearly six months it has held its reighn, till all are glad to see spring coming.
Monday, April 11 - Darn lovely day but girl worked. One of Mrs. Jones friends came to sit with her, so I got a nice nap this afternoon. Felt pretty well used up, from being awake most of four nights in succession. Hope the baby will be better now and that we all will get some rest. Begin to feel like giving up nursing altogether it is such hard work.
Tuesday, April 12 - Really better this morning, slept quite well last night. I wrote Clara to day, and worked some on my quilt.
Wednesday, April 13 - Fifty seven years old to day. Think it is time I give up nursing and such hard work and let my children take care of themselves, and me too, do feel so bad about Nellie but the only way, is to keep away from her as much as I can and not see all she suffers. Lulu came to see me, we had such a nice little visit.
Thursday, April 14 - [no entry]
Friday, April 15 - [no entry]
Saturday, April 16 - Mrs. Jones real sick with an adscess [sp-abscess] in the breast, which she had to have lanced.
Sunday, April 17 - Busy all day nearly, Lulu came down to dinner with me.
Monday, April 18 - Mrs. Jones had a terrible sick night but a little better to day.
Tuesday, April 19 - Mrs. Jones better. Baby feels miserable, lots of callers.
Wednesday, April 20 - [no entry]
Thursday, April 21 Mrs. Jones came down stairs this morning, had lots of callers, but feels worse to night. Another abscess is forming. Mrs. Morrison staid with her, and I went down town a little while this afternoon, it did seem good to get out once more.
Friday, April 22 - Got out a little while this afternoon, went down town did a little shopping very worn. Lots of [snow?] to day, very busy waiting on the sick ones. Dr lanced the breast again to day. Mrs. J feels nearly discouraged. No company, and I was glad for it.
Saturday, April 23 - Ground all covered with snow, seems like winter again.
Sunday, April 24 - Miserable winter morning. I wanted to go to church, but could not. Mrs. J looks so badly this morning though Dr calls her much better she came down stairs again.
Monday, April 25 - nice day, girl worked
Tuesday, April 26 - [no entry]
Wednesday, April 27 - Lulu came and staid all night with me last night, and we had a good visit.
Thursday, April 28 - Mrs. Jones had her breast lanced again this morning, and was very sick all day, fro the effects of the chloroform. I was in hopes to get away from here to day, but cannot leave her till she is better, or till they get some one else. I feel in a hurry to get ready to go to Hatties. Got another blue letter from her to day.
Friday, April 29 - Baby very restless, and Mrs. Jones sick all day, sat up a few minutes just at night to have her bed made. I went out to walk a few minutes, it seems so good to get out in the fresh air. I had a heart ache all day, till I went out, and that cured it. Wrote Hattie in the evening, hope to see her in another week or so.
Saturday, April 30 - We had a terrible thunder storm last night, which kept me awake a long time then Baby cried, and so very little sleep I got. To day was warm and muggy, and I felt so miserable. Lulu came down to see me a little while to night. It makes me feel very lonesome to think of giving away to leave her all summer.
Sunday, May 1 - I went to church, Mr. Jones staid home with her and baby. After church I went up to Nellies awhile. It did seem good to get out of this house once more. Hope to get away for good soon. We had a terrible storm just at night. It's as if we might have a cyclone, but formed nothing worse than hail, wind, rain, and thunder.
Monday, May 2 - A friend of Mrs Jones came to stay with her to day, and I went shopping, did some for Annie, Hattie, and myself. It was rainy and disagreeable out, but I enjoyed the day in the stores, took lunch at Poegans, [could be Reigns] called on Mrs Manck, Met Lulu and Miss Blake down town, came home about four o'clock. Baby glad to see me.
Tuesday, May 3 - Washed and dressed baby, and did up my morning work. Then picked up my things and went up home. After dinner went down town again, did lots more of shopping. Begin to feel as if I were nearly through, and going off again, Sorry to leave Minneapolis every summer, but it seems necessary and I want to be willing to what is right.
Wednesday, May 4 - Nellie and I went down town this morning, went to hear Sam Small, then to Poegans [could be Reigns] to dinner, took Harry with us and he seemed to have a good time. Nellie came home, and I went to see Arthur, got me some shoes, my bonnet and several other things, came home so tired, am glad I am through, sent postals to Annie and Hattie when I would come.
Thursday, May 5 - Arthur and Jennie came over last night and brought Lulu and me home with them, we had a nice time seeing their new house, and visiting with them, came in town on the cars this morning, I went to call on Nell Brown, Lu went to her work, Lulu and I went to prayer meeting in the evening, said greatly to the church folks [unclear whether the last five words are interpreted correctly].
Friday, May 6 - I packed my trunk , did some ironing, cleaned up our room, went down town to get my ticket, and got everything in readiness to leave in the morning. Nellie, Lulu and I went to the opera house this evening to a school concert. Glad to get Nell out anywhere, that she can enjoy herself for a short time.
Saturday, May 7 - Left Minneapolis 10 minutes past eight, had a pleasant journey, reached Fort Dodge after four, found Annie at the Depot very glad to see me. We rode up in the bus, I felt so tired, could hardly sit up after I got in the house, But lots of talking to do. It seems but a little time since I went away from here.
Sunday, May 8 - Very warm to day, we all went to church in the morning. After dinner went to bed and tried to rest but it is so warm no comfort anywhere. Carnele and Roy [could be Percy] came over in the afternoon. Annie had ice cream and cake for lunch, have scarcely read a word to day, and it has not seemed like Sunday.
Monday, May 9 - Wrote a letter to Lu this morning, went up town with Annie, In the afternoon cut out some work, and tried to sew some, unpacked my trunk to show Annie my new things, and what I had for Hattie. It is so warm here, and the is not as bracing as Minneapolis and I feel miserably tired all the time, no good.
Tuesday, May 10 -Slept well last night & feel a little better this morning, sewed on the machine in the forenoon. Annie and I had a nice visit together to day. In the evening, Fred took us to an old fashioned [spelling?] school entertainment, which reminded me of the time I used to go to school in York state.
Wednesday, May 11 - Put away my winter clothing, packed my trunk over, ready to make another start in the morning. In the afternoon Annie and I went out, called on Carnele, and did up our errands. The time I have been here seems very short but I have enjoyed it very much.
Thursday, May 12 - Annie and I left Fort Dodge at seven o clock this morning, came to Ogden on a freight train, waited till one this afternoon, when I took the North Western for Mo Valley junction, and A[nnie] went back home. We had a nice time but I felt lonely when I left, I reached MVJ at half past five where I must stay all night.
Friday, May 13 - Started quarter of nine this morning for Chadron a long ride. The country very monotonous, and pretty only, because fresh and green. We passed through a terrible hail storm about five in the afternoon, the worst looking clouds I ever saw yet, imagined they were cyclone clouds when I say them coming.
Saturday, May 14 - Travelled all night in a common car, all sorts of foreigners in the car, crowded at that. Arrived at Chadron half past three this morning, but did not get out to Hatties till nine. Unpacked my trunk and we visited all day, and till late this evening. Thought I should sleep to day but have not, feel so tired to night, glad I am through my journey.
Sunday, May 15 - Parmely came home today, but worked nearly all day. O what a different way of spending the Sabbath, from what we do in Minneapolis. I never can like this prairie life, people seem to drop all idea of culture or religious life when they go off on claims, suppose I should get to be just like the rest, if I lived on one.
Monday, May 16 - Hattie and I cut out lots of work, and did quite a considerable sewing. She has so much that ought to be done right away, and neither of us very strong, still perseverance accomplishes much, I made waste today, Hattie sent the washing away, so we only had the general housework to do very tired to night.
Tuesday, May 17 - Felt miserable this morning my face and hands all broken out, itching terribly , headache, and not appetite. Mrs. Thompson came over in the afternoon with her children, and her sewing. She seems like a sensible sort of woman, but ignorant, wanted to see everything I brought Hattie. O dear, my heart feels so bad to night.
Wednesday, May 18 - Felt nearly sick all day, my face and eyes terribly swollen, and broken out. One of Parmelys cousins came home with him to tea to night, but they hurried back to Parmley' office, as they saw a heavy storm coming up, it was terrible here, with hail, thunder, rain, and all together. I could not sleep, for the storm.
Thursday, May 19 - My face much worse to day, Parmley and Hattie scared about it, and sent for the Dr, sorry to be sick the first thing when I get out here, but don't know as is any wonder, after getting so tired out at Mrs. Jones, and hurrying to get started out here. Dr came twice to see me to day, thinks I must have been poisoned some way, and this the result.
Friday, May 20 - Of all the storms, I think we get as bad ones here as anywhere. It seems so lonely, to be in a strange place, sick, and have it storm so much. I got up towards night, and tried to sew, but felt as miserable, and every thing in much confusion could not accomplish much. Mrs. Tanner a little while toward night. [must have come to visit]
Saturday, May 21 - Could not sleep last night, so staid in bed late this morning, but feel much better to day. Hattie went down town with Parmly after dinner, staid all the afternoon, I did up the work, took my b a th, and took care of Ralph. Was in hopes Herb would come down tonight and stay over Sunday, but he did not. Another terrible hail storm to night.
Sunday, May 22 - Cold and rainy this morning. Alfred came about nine o clock this morning, and spent the day with us. I had not seen him for over five years, had such a nice visit with him. He always seems almost like one of our own boys, I felt much better to day, and enjoyed his being here so much. No church going, don't see how people can live in this way.
Monday, May 23 - Did a little of most any thing to day. Hattie and I trying to get the house all settled, and regulated so we can get more time to sew. There seems to be so much sewing needed all at once. I wrote Lulu and Clara to night, how I wish I could peep in and see what Lulu and Nell are doing this evening, Ralph cross, and nearly sick.
Tuesday, May 24 - Did part of the ironing, Hattie feels nearly sick, but cut out some work, and did a little sewing. She needs rest and sleep so much, wish I could relieve her entirely for awhile but feel so near sick myself, and all responsibility looks so burdensome that I shrink from it. What a world of trouble this is, what a welcome the rest of future life.
Wednesday, May 25 - Hattie still feels miserable, so I did the work, she did lots of odd jobs, sewing, mending, trimming hats, and so forth. In the afternoon I cleaned up the house, took a bath, and put on clean clothes. Herbert and Sue came on the five o clock train, I was so glad to see them. Herb seemed very glad to see me, but he is so changed in looks I should not have known him.
Thursday, May 26 -Very hot today, Sue and I sewed in the morning. In the afternoon she and Hattie went down town. Herb and I staid with the children, and had such a good old fashioned visit. Dear boy, how much I love him, It seems good to be alone with him once more, to have a good talk and see him his old self still a boy when free from care.
Friday, May 27 - Herb went home this morning but Sue staid down. We all sewed together, Hattie cut out her blue dress, and Sue basted it up, but there is so much other work to do sewing does not get along very fast. Sue went down town after Parmly to dinner, had a nice day together.
Saturday, May 28 - Did not get up very early, Sue mad some curtains, I worked the dishes, and cleaned up the rooms, Hattie did the cooking. Sue and I went down town for Parmly. After dinner Hattie went with him and staid till night, we staid with the children nice shower lovely eventing.
Sunday, May 29 - Hattie and Sue went to church this morning, I staid home did up the wash and read. After they got home I went to sleep while Hattie got dinner, read in the afternoon, wrote Nell a letter, two sheets, was disappointed in not having Herbert with us today. The wind has blown a gale all day, warm and disagreeable.
Monday, May 30 - Hurried all day to finish hatties blue dress, so she could go down to Chodran to a party to night. Herbert came down to night, he and I staid with the children, while she and Sue went to the party. They drove home alone after twelve o clock to night. I would not do it for a dozen parties, sat up till they came.
Tuesday, May 31 - Got up early, Sue and Herb went home on the morning train. I did quite a washing today, then helped Hattie clean up her cellar, pick over some clothing, put away winter things, etc. O dear so tired tonight, and the wind blows, and it seems dreary. Dreary, cant help homesickness.
Monday, May 2 - A friend of Mrs Jones came to stay with her to day, and I went shopping, did some for Annie, Hattie, and myself. It was rainy and disagreeable out, but I enjoyed the day in the stores, took lunch at Poegans, [could be Reigns] called on Mrs Manck, Met Lulu and Miss Blake down town, came home about four o'clock. Baby glad to see me.
Tuesday, May 3 - Washed and dressed baby, and did up my morning work. Then picked up my things and went up home. After dinner went down town again, did lots more of shopping. Begin to feel as if I were nearly through, and going off again, Sorry to leave Minneapolis every summer, but it seems necessary and I want to be willing to what is right.
Wednesday, May 4 - Nellie and I went down town this morning, went to hear Sam Small, then to Poegans [could be Reigns] to dinner, took Harry with us and he seemed to have a good time. Nellie came home, and I went to see Arthur, got me some shoes, my bonnet and several other things, came home so tired, am glad I am through, sent postals to Annie and Hattie when I would come.
Thursday, May 5 - Arthur and Jennie came over last night and brought Lulu and me home with them, we had a nice time seeing their new house, and visiting with them, came in town on the cars this morning, I went to call on Nell Brown, Lu went to her work, Lulu and I went to prayer meeting in the evening, said greatly to the church folks [unclear whether the last five words are interpreted correctly].
Friday, May 6 - I packed my trunk , did some ironing, cleaned up our room, went down town to get my ticket, and got everything in readiness to leave in the morning. Nellie, Lulu and I went to the opera house this evening to a school concert. Glad to get Nell out anywhere, that she can enjoy herself for a short time.
Saturday, May 7 - Left Minneapolis 10 minutes past eight, had a pleasant journey, reached Fort Dodge after four, found Annie at the Depot very glad to see me. We rode up in the bus, I felt so tired, could hardly sit up after I got in the house, But lots of talking to do. It seems but a little time since I went away from here.
Sunday, May 8 - Very warm to day, we all went to church in the morning. After dinner went to bed and tried to rest but it is so warm no comfort anywhere. Carnele and Roy [could be Percy] came over in the afternoon. Annie had ice cream and cake for lunch, have scarcely read a word to day, and it has not seemed like Sunday.
Monday, May 9 - Wrote a letter to Lu this morning, went up town with Annie, In the afternoon cut out some work, and tried to sew some, unpacked my trunk to show Annie my new things, and what I had for Hattie. It is so warm here, and the is not as bracing as Minneapolis and I feel miserably tired all the time, no good.
Tuesday, May 10 -Slept well last night & feel a little better this morning, sewed on the machine in the forenoon. Annie and I had a nice visit together to day. In the evening, Fred took us to an old fashioned [spelling?] school entertainment, which reminded me of the time I used to go to school in York state.
Wednesday, May 11 - Put away my winter clothing, packed my trunk over, ready to make another start in the morning. In the afternoon Annie and I went out, called on Carnele, and did up our errands. The time I have been here seems very short but I have enjoyed it very much.
Thursday, May 12 - Annie and I left Fort Dodge at seven o clock this morning, came to Ogden on a freight train, waited till one this afternoon, when I took the North Western for Mo Valley junction, and A[nnie] went back home. We had a nice time but I felt lonely when I left, I reached MVJ at half past five where I must stay all night.
Friday, May 13 - Started quarter of nine this morning for Chadron a long ride. The country very monotonous, and pretty only, because fresh and green. We passed through a terrible hail storm about five in the afternoon, the worst looking clouds I ever saw yet, imagined they were cyclone clouds when I say them coming.
Saturday, May 14 - Travelled all night in a common car, all sorts of foreigners in the car, crowded at that. Arrived at Chadron half past three this morning, but did not get out to Hatties till nine. Unpacked my trunk and we visited all day, and till late this evening. Thought I should sleep to day but have not, feel so tired to night, glad I am through my journey.
Sunday, May 15 - Parmely came home today, but worked nearly all day. O what a different way of spending the Sabbath, from what we do in Minneapolis. I never can like this prairie life, people seem to drop all idea of culture or religious life when they go off on claims, suppose I should get to be just like the rest, if I lived on one.
Monday, May 16 - Hattie and I cut out lots of work, and did quite a considerable sewing. She has so much that ought to be done right away, and neither of us very strong, still perseverance accomplishes much, I made waste today, Hattie sent the washing away, so we only had the general housework to do very tired to night.
Tuesday, May 17 - Felt miserable this morning my face and hands all broken out, itching terribly , headache, and not appetite. Mrs. Thompson came over in the afternoon with her children, and her sewing. She seems like a sensible sort of woman, but ignorant, wanted to see everything I brought Hattie. O dear, my heart feels so bad to night.
Wednesday, May 18 - Felt nearly sick all day, my face and eyes terribly swollen, and broken out. One of Parmelys cousins came home with him to tea to night, but they hurried back to Parmley' office, as they saw a heavy storm coming up, it was terrible here, with hail, thunder, rain, and all together. I could not sleep, for the storm.
Thursday, May 19 - My face much worse to day, Parmley and Hattie scared about it, and sent for the Dr, sorry to be sick the first thing when I get out here, but don't know as is any wonder, after getting so tired out at Mrs. Jones, and hurrying to get started out here. Dr came twice to see me to day, thinks I must have been poisoned some way, and this the result.
Friday, May 20 - Of all the storms, I think we get as bad ones here as anywhere. It seems so lonely, to be in a strange place, sick, and have it storm so much. I got up towards night, and tried to sew, but felt as miserable, and every thing in much confusion could not accomplish much. Mrs. Tanner a little while toward night. [must have come to visit]
Saturday, May 21 - Could not sleep last night, so staid in bed late this morning, but feel much better to day. Hattie went down town with Parmly after dinner, staid all the afternoon, I did up the work, took my b a th, and took care of Ralph. Was in hopes Herb would come down tonight and stay over Sunday, but he did not. Another terrible hail storm to night.
Sunday, May 22 - Cold and rainy this morning. Alfred came about nine o clock this morning, and spent the day with us. I had not seen him for over five years, had such a nice visit with him. He always seems almost like one of our own boys, I felt much better to day, and enjoyed his being here so much. No church going, don't see how people can live in this way.
Monday, May 23 - Did a little of most any thing to day. Hattie and I trying to get the house all settled, and regulated so we can get more time to sew. There seems to be so much sewing needed all at once. I wrote Lulu and Clara to night, how I wish I could peep in and see what Lulu and Nell are doing this evening, Ralph cross, and nearly sick.
Tuesday, May 24 - Did part of the ironing, Hattie feels nearly sick, but cut out some work, and did a little sewing. She needs rest and sleep so much, wish I could relieve her entirely for awhile but feel so near sick myself, and all responsibility looks so burdensome that I shrink from it. What a world of trouble this is, what a welcome the rest of future life.
Wednesday, May 25 - Hattie still feels miserable, so I did the work, she did lots of odd jobs, sewing, mending, trimming hats, and so forth. In the afternoon I cleaned up the house, took a bath, and put on clean clothes. Herbert and Sue came on the five o clock train, I was so glad to see them. Herb seemed very glad to see me, but he is so changed in looks I should not have known him.
Thursday, May 26 -Very hot today, Sue and I sewed in the morning. In the afternoon she and Hattie went down town. Herb and I staid with the children, and had such a good old fashioned visit. Dear boy, how much I love him, It seems good to be alone with him once more, to have a good talk and see him his old self still a boy when free from care.
Friday, May 27 - Herb went home this morning but Sue staid down. We all sewed together, Hattie cut out her blue dress, and Sue basted it up, but there is so much other work to do sewing does not get along very fast. Sue went down town after Parmly to dinner, had a nice day together.
Saturday, May 28 - Did not get up very early, Sue mad some curtains, I worked the dishes, and cleaned up the rooms, Hattie did the cooking. Sue and I went down town for Parmly. After dinner Hattie went with him and staid till night, we staid with the children nice shower lovely eventing.
Sunday, May 29 - Hattie and Sue went to church this morning, I staid home did up the wash and read. After they got home I went to sleep while Hattie got dinner, read in the afternoon, wrote Nell a letter, two sheets, was disappointed in not having Herbert with us today. The wind has blown a gale all day, warm and disagreeable.
Monday, May 30 - Hurried all day to finish hatties blue dress, so she could go down to Chodran to a party to night. Herbert came down to night, he and I staid with the children, while she and Sue went to the party. They drove home alone after twelve o clock to night. I would not do it for a dozen parties, sat up till they came.
Tuesday, May 31 - Got up early, Sue and Herb went home on the morning train. I did quite a washing today, then helped Hattie clean up her cellar, pick over some clothing, put away winter things, etc. O dear so tired tonight, and the wind blows, and it seems dreary. Dreary, cant help homesickness.
Wednesday, June 1 - Went down town with Hattie and the children to carry Parmely's breakfast. After I got home ironed, made a pair of pillow cases, ripped up my old silk waist, got supper, etc. Twice hard showers, and some hail this afternoon, cool to night. Sue came up to supper with Parmely, is on her way home to Mother.
Thursday, June 2 - Worked on my green dress most all day. Hattie did most of the work about the house. We are weaning Ralph, so he sleeps with me, and I feel miserable from being so disturbed nights, wish I had more strength and vigor, but suppose I ought to be very thankful I am as well as I am, after such a life of hard work and trouble.
Friday, June 3 - Hattie and I went to ride to day. She felt nearly sick all the afternoon, not able to carry Parmely down after supper. Mrs. Thomson here with her children in the afternoon. They teased and fussed so much, it nearly drives me crazy, sewing on my green dress, baked bread, etc. washed and ironed H[atties] blue for a wrapper.
Saturday, June 4 - Awful windy day. Hattie real miserable, could not do much but the chores. O these winds seem so much like Kansas, it would make me hate the country if nothing more. Tried to sew on Hattie's wrapper but did not accomplish much. Feel as if I was no good for work any more. No strength.
Sunday, June 5 - O dear, dear, such a night as last, wind blew so we slept in the cellar all night, so tired and nervous this morning can hardly control myself. Hattie a little better, but still looks frightfully weary and sick. We all put in lots of time sleeping to day, I wrote Lulu, and Annie letters and sent down by Parmely.
Monday, June 6 - Did up the work and cleaned up the house, made two aprons, hemmed one napkin, took care of the children in the afternoon while Hattie went down to see the Dr. and do some errands. Wanted to go to the Mcgiblony concert to night, but Hattie was not well enough, and it thundered and lightened so we would have been afraid.
Tuesday, June 7 - Did a little washing and ironing, made two sheets, and a skirt for Alice. Felt so lonesome this afternoon, wished for the luxury of going down town in a Minneapolis motor, just to see the streets full of people, like to live where I can see people, if I don't say anything to them, and where I can go to church.
Wednesday, June 8 - Did a lot of mending, baked bread, and hurried about all the forenoon. In the afternoon we sewed on Hattie's blue wrapper, finished it up. In the evening the children went to sleep early for a wonder and Hattie and I had a very pleasant evening together. Got letters from Dell Higman and Clara Lukens, Dell wants me to visit her.
Thursday, June 9 -As soon as we got the work done up went down town, wanted some dentist work done, but could not find the dentist so did our errands and came home, got dinner, rested awhile, then sewed till supper time. I got supper Hattie took Parmely down after supper, so I did up the work, it is so lonely at night when she is gone.
Friday, June 10 - Went for the Dentist again this morning but could not find him. Very hot when we came home, sewed till dinner. Hattie went calling in the afternoon, and staid to bring Parmely up to supper which I got ready and took care of the children. I took Parmely back to the office, just a lovely night for riding how I would enjoy it in Minn.
Saturday, June 11 - Hattie cooked, and I cleaned up the house, then she went down to carry Parmely dinner, while I staid with the children and read, and rested. Towards night did quite a little sewing. In the evening we had a good visit together and sat up late, was disappointed that Herb did not come over sometime.
Sunday, June 12 - Hattie and I went to church, it was children's day, and the services were somewhat dry and tedious, I wrote Dell and Lulu in the afternoon, felt lonely, wished for the lively social look of home to day, no place like Minneapolis, yet I am glad I came if I can be of any use or help to Hattie.
Monday, June 13 - Ralph sick and vomiting in the night cutting more teeth. Hattie took the children down town, while I looked the beds over, and cleaned up the house, picked over my trunk and straightened up things generally. Got a letter from Arthur , sewed a little and read some. Drove Parmely back to the office after supper.
Tuesday, June 14 - Got up feeling miserable today, Ralph did not sleep good, and I have become so nervous, from long years of wakefulness that I cant sleep if at all disturbed now. We all went down town this morning. It was terrible hot and dusty. Spent a good share of the day taking care of Ralph as he does not feel well.
Wednesday, June 15 - Got up early, did up our work, then Hattie went down and brought out two ladies to spend the day, had a nice time only it was so hot. I drove for Parmely for supper, and she carried them down after supper. Got a nice long letter from Lulu to day. She seems to be well and happy and busy.
Thursday, June 16 - Felt tired this morning so thought I would not rush sewing., but after riding nearly all the forenoon, put in a good day of sewing, so glad we seem to be getting along with the work., think Hattie will be well fixed up soon wrote Lulu to day just lovely tonight.
Friday, June 17 - I did quite a washing this morning. Jattoe tppl jer dress dpwm tpwm tp get the dressmaker to help, and show her about it. I did lots of sewing in the afternoon, baked bread etc. A lady called on her way home from school to rest. O what a forlorn looking school teacher.
Saturday, June 18 - I did my ironing, and cleaned the house. Hattie did the Saturday cooking, then went down town. In the afternoon made 2 prs of stockings for Ralph, skirt for Hattie, and finished up several garments that we had begun. In the evening went to ride. No Herb again to night don't see why he doesn't come down to stay over Sunday.
Sunday, June 19 - The hottest day of the season, did not go to church, but drove down for Parmely. We all slept what we could, read and wondered about trying to find a cool spot. I wrote Clara, Nell Brown, and Anna, It is beautiful to night, the country is so lovely, no mistake, think I would like it here if Istaid long, and had Lulu.
Monday, June 20 - did a lot of sewing to day, started in well for Monday, Have broken my plate and must have a new set of teeth, something all the time to use money, though I brought enough with me to get home on, but it will all be gone by the time I pay for my teeth and dress and I earning nothing all summer, well I don't care.
Tuesday, June 21 - Decided to have a dressmaker come to the house and help me make over my black silk dress. So Hattie went down after her early this morning. She is so nice, and a splendid fitter, I like her work, even better than Mrs. Van's and she gets along so much faster. Can't come again till Thursday.
Wednesday, June 22 -- Lovely day, Hattie feeling miserable all day, but we did not try to do much, so she could lie down and rest most of the time. I drove down town twice to day. Got a letter from Lulu to day. Felt rested, si I stitched nearly two hours this evening on some dresses for the children, Hattie basted.
Thursday, June 23 - Hattie went down early for the dressmaker. I did up the work, and cleaned the floors, ready to sew when they get back. Hattie got the dinner, and I went after Parmely, I did up the work, had to stand so much to have my dress draped, feel very tired to night. We had a slight shower, wish we could have a nice rain.
Friday, June 24 - Did not get up very early. After breakfast, I wrote Lulu, while Hattie did up the work. The we went to sewing, finished up a lot of things we had begun. Towards night Hattie went to take some ladies to ride. I got supper. A fearful wind tonight and terrible looking clouds but no rain, and we nee it so much.
Saturday, June 25 - Hattie and Alice went to a picnic to day, Ralph and I staid home alone, wind blew fearfully all day, did not try to do anything but the Saturdays work, read, and rested. Looked for Herb again to night, but he did not come. Hattie got a letter from Sue to night, she has been real sick but better now.
Sunday, June 26 - O such a night again of wind, making a rattling on the tin roofs, so that no one could sleep, or rest. Hot and windy all day. Did not go to church but read and rested every one of us felt so miserable from yesterday and last nights, hot, dry atmosphere. It looked so much like rain, but only a few drops came.
Monday, June 27 - Hattie went early this morning to carry the teacher to her school. I did up the wash while she was gone, then went down town, to see about my teeth, and various other errands. In the afternoon we made two night shirts for Parmely. I cut me out a white skirt, Hattie gave me all the material for it, lovely evening.
Tuesday, June 28 - Sewed awhile this morning then we went to the well for water, have to bring it in tin cans, in th buggy. All went down town, lots of errands to do. I finished up my white skirt, which is very pretty. Hattie cut out more work, and we sat up late in the evening to sew and a good visit.
Wednesday, June 29 - I washed some this morning, then went down town to see about my dress, and teeth. Parmely came home to dinner, and slept till four o clock, then walked down. It was rainy, so we did not get my ride to night. I ought to write some letters but don't feel like it and keep neglecting.
Thursday, June 30 - Hattie took the children and went down town and I washed and colored some things, my first experience in coloring and I think it will be my last, did not have very good success, washed Hattie's green dress to make a skirt for winter terribly hot to day, and thunder storm to night, we do need rain badly.
Thursday, June 2 - Worked on my green dress most all day. Hattie did most of the work about the house. We are weaning Ralph, so he sleeps with me, and I feel miserable from being so disturbed nights, wish I had more strength and vigor, but suppose I ought to be very thankful I am as well as I am, after such a life of hard work and trouble.
Friday, June 3 - Hattie and I went to ride to day. She felt nearly sick all the afternoon, not able to carry Parmely down after supper. Mrs. Thomson here with her children in the afternoon. They teased and fussed so much, it nearly drives me crazy, sewing on my green dress, baked bread, etc. washed and ironed H[atties] blue for a wrapper.
Saturday, June 4 - Awful windy day. Hattie real miserable, could not do much but the chores. O these winds seem so much like Kansas, it would make me hate the country if nothing more. Tried to sew on Hattie's wrapper but did not accomplish much. Feel as if I was no good for work any more. No strength.
Sunday, June 5 - O dear, dear, such a night as last, wind blew so we slept in the cellar all night, so tired and nervous this morning can hardly control myself. Hattie a little better, but still looks frightfully weary and sick. We all put in lots of time sleeping to day, I wrote Lulu, and Annie letters and sent down by Parmely.
Monday, June 6 - Did up the work and cleaned up the house, made two aprons, hemmed one napkin, took care of the children in the afternoon while Hattie went down to see the Dr. and do some errands. Wanted to go to the Mcgiblony concert to night, but Hattie was not well enough, and it thundered and lightened so we would have been afraid.
Tuesday, June 7 - Did a little washing and ironing, made two sheets, and a skirt for Alice. Felt so lonesome this afternoon, wished for the luxury of going down town in a Minneapolis motor, just to see the streets full of people, like to live where I can see people, if I don't say anything to them, and where I can go to church.
Wednesday, June 8 - Did a lot of mending, baked bread, and hurried about all the forenoon. In the afternoon we sewed on Hattie's blue wrapper, finished it up. In the evening the children went to sleep early for a wonder and Hattie and I had a very pleasant evening together. Got letters from Dell Higman and Clara Lukens, Dell wants me to visit her.
Thursday, June 9 -As soon as we got the work done up went down town, wanted some dentist work done, but could not find the dentist so did our errands and came home, got dinner, rested awhile, then sewed till supper time. I got supper Hattie took Parmely down after supper, so I did up the work, it is so lonely at night when she is gone.
Friday, June 10 - Went for the Dentist again this morning but could not find him. Very hot when we came home, sewed till dinner. Hattie went calling in the afternoon, and staid to bring Parmely up to supper which I got ready and took care of the children. I took Parmely back to the office, just a lovely night for riding how I would enjoy it in Minn.
Saturday, June 11 - Hattie cooked, and I cleaned up the house, then she went down to carry Parmely dinner, while I staid with the children and read, and rested. Towards night did quite a little sewing. In the evening we had a good visit together and sat up late, was disappointed that Herb did not come over sometime.
Sunday, June 12 - Hattie and I went to church, it was children's day, and the services were somewhat dry and tedious, I wrote Dell and Lulu in the afternoon, felt lonely, wished for the lively social look of home to day, no place like Minneapolis, yet I am glad I came if I can be of any use or help to Hattie.
Monday, June 13 - Ralph sick and vomiting in the night cutting more teeth. Hattie took the children down town, while I looked the beds over, and cleaned up the house, picked over my trunk and straightened up things generally. Got a letter from Arthur , sewed a little and read some. Drove Parmely back to the office after supper.
Tuesday, June 14 - Got up feeling miserable today, Ralph did not sleep good, and I have become so nervous, from long years of wakefulness that I cant sleep if at all disturbed now. We all went down town this morning. It was terrible hot and dusty. Spent a good share of the day taking care of Ralph as he does not feel well.
Wednesday, June 15 - Got up early, did up our work, then Hattie went down and brought out two ladies to spend the day, had a nice time only it was so hot. I drove for Parmely for supper, and she carried them down after supper. Got a nice long letter from Lulu to day. She seems to be well and happy and busy.
Thursday, June 16 - Felt tired this morning so thought I would not rush sewing., but after riding nearly all the forenoon, put in a good day of sewing, so glad we seem to be getting along with the work., think Hattie will be well fixed up soon wrote Lulu to day just lovely tonight.
Friday, June 17 - I did quite a washing this morning. Jattoe tppl jer dress dpwm tpwm tp get the dressmaker to help, and show her about it. I did lots of sewing in the afternoon, baked bread etc. A lady called on her way home from school to rest. O what a forlorn looking school teacher.
Saturday, June 18 - I did my ironing, and cleaned the house. Hattie did the Saturday cooking, then went down town. In the afternoon made 2 prs of stockings for Ralph, skirt for Hattie, and finished up several garments that we had begun. In the evening went to ride. No Herb again to night don't see why he doesn't come down to stay over Sunday.
Sunday, June 19 - The hottest day of the season, did not go to church, but drove down for Parmely. We all slept what we could, read and wondered about trying to find a cool spot. I wrote Clara, Nell Brown, and Anna, It is beautiful to night, the country is so lovely, no mistake, think I would like it here if Istaid long, and had Lulu.
Monday, June 20 - did a lot of sewing to day, started in well for Monday, Have broken my plate and must have a new set of teeth, something all the time to use money, though I brought enough with me to get home on, but it will all be gone by the time I pay for my teeth and dress and I earning nothing all summer, well I don't care.
Tuesday, June 21 - Decided to have a dressmaker come to the house and help me make over my black silk dress. So Hattie went down after her early this morning. She is so nice, and a splendid fitter, I like her work, even better than Mrs. Van's and she gets along so much faster. Can't come again till Thursday.
Wednesday, June 22 -- Lovely day, Hattie feeling miserable all day, but we did not try to do much, so she could lie down and rest most of the time. I drove down town twice to day. Got a letter from Lulu to day. Felt rested, si I stitched nearly two hours this evening on some dresses for the children, Hattie basted.
Thursday, June 23 - Hattie went down early for the dressmaker. I did up the work, and cleaned the floors, ready to sew when they get back. Hattie got the dinner, and I went after Parmely, I did up the work, had to stand so much to have my dress draped, feel very tired to night. We had a slight shower, wish we could have a nice rain.
Friday, June 24 - Did not get up very early. After breakfast, I wrote Lulu, while Hattie did up the work. The we went to sewing, finished up a lot of things we had begun. Towards night Hattie went to take some ladies to ride. I got supper. A fearful wind tonight and terrible looking clouds but no rain, and we nee it so much.
Saturday, June 25 - Hattie and Alice went to a picnic to day, Ralph and I staid home alone, wind blew fearfully all day, did not try to do anything but the Saturdays work, read, and rested. Looked for Herb again to night, but he did not come. Hattie got a letter from Sue to night, she has been real sick but better now.
Sunday, June 26 - O such a night again of wind, making a rattling on the tin roofs, so that no one could sleep, or rest. Hot and windy all day. Did not go to church but read and rested every one of us felt so miserable from yesterday and last nights, hot, dry atmosphere. It looked so much like rain, but only a few drops came.
Monday, June 27 - Hattie went early this morning to carry the teacher to her school. I did up the wash while she was gone, then went down town, to see about my teeth, and various other errands. In the afternoon we made two night shirts for Parmely. I cut me out a white skirt, Hattie gave me all the material for it, lovely evening.
Tuesday, June 28 - Sewed awhile this morning then we went to the well for water, have to bring it in tin cans, in th buggy. All went down town, lots of errands to do. I finished up my white skirt, which is very pretty. Hattie cut out more work, and we sat up late in the evening to sew and a good visit.
Wednesday, June 29 - I washed some this morning, then went down town to see about my dress, and teeth. Parmely came home to dinner, and slept till four o clock, then walked down. It was rainy, so we did not get my ride to night. I ought to write some letters but don't feel like it and keep neglecting.
Thursday, June 30 - Hattie took the children and went down town and I washed and colored some things, my first experience in coloring and I think it will be my last, did not have very good success, washed Hattie's green dress to make a skirt for winter terribly hot to day, and thunder storm to night, we do need rain badly.
Friday, July 1 - We all went down town early this morning, to give the children a ride, and try to make them better natured to day. Gone nearly all the forenoon, came home got water, had dinner, then sewed in the afternoon, very dark and cloudy, when Hattie went to carry Parmely back after supper.
Saturday, July 2 - I got up early, took the train, and went up to spend the day with Herb. He seemed glad to see me. I cleaned up his house, went to the hotel to dinner with him, bought a bill of goods, shoes, flannels, calico, etc. amounting to about ten dollars, but he wanted not take any pay for them. I had good visit, came home this evening.
Sunday, July 3 - Ralph sick all night, so we did not get much sleep, seems better this morning. I wrote postals instead of letters to day, A trail of Indians came into town today, a thousand or more to perporm their war dance and entertain the citizens generally, for my part, I would rather have had them stay away altogether.
Monday, July 4 - We got up early this morning, did up our work, then got ready to start at half past eight , sight seeing, rode all around the camps, saw the Indians getting their rations, heard a speech from Red Cloud, etc. In the afternoon saw them race on their ponies, and also some them perform a war dance.
Tuesday, July 5 - O how tired we all were last night and the children were sick, too much show day for them, To day we have been trying to rest all day, and guess we all feel better to night. Two Indians called at the house, O how I do hate to see them come around.
Wednesday, July 6 - O such a hot day. We all went down town I went to see about my teeth. When we came home, got dinner rested awhile, then sewed, finished up Hattie's green skirt, a dress for Alice, and Hattie's jersey, all hot things to be sewing on such a hot day as this, glad they are done.
Thursday, July 7 - Got a letter from Lu to day, O how angry I do get at Nellie for staying with Scott. I do wish she had some spunk, and courage, to deal with him as he ought to be dealt with, He has no respect for her, or any one else, all he cares is to get what he can out of us.
Friday, July 8 -Hattie and I sewed on my wrappers today it way terrible hot, and I did not feel any ambition to work, nevertheless I , I did lots of stitching, went down town twice, etc. Am enjoying our rides more than I did at first, wish they would give me a better appetite.
Saturday, July 9 - Hattie took the horse and buggy, and went to try and find some currants, but did not succeed very well, I got my new teeth to day, felt so disappointed again tonight, thought Herb would surely come and stay over Sunday, but no Herb, put in an appearance.
Sunday, July 10 - We made a desperate effort to go to church to day, but it was so hot, glad enough to get home, and get on our old cool clothes. It seems to me Neb is the hottest dryest place, I was ever in. I wrote Clara Lulu, Annie, and Jenny, A little shower to night to cool off. O if it only would rain hard, and freshen things up nice.
Monday, July 11 - Got up early, Hattie went down town with the children I worked a lot of odds and ends. After dinner Hattie cut out a lot of work, I made a pair of pillow cases, went for Parmely to supper, H[attie] carried him back and just as she got home, it rained very hard, so glad she did not get caught out in it.
Tuesday, July 12 - Hattie went down and Brought out Mrs. Hansell, to spend the day. It seems good to see some lady once in awhile. Mrs. Thompson came over, with her children in the afternoon I mad Hattie a white apron. It has been so fearfully hot all day, but is just lovely tonight.
Wednesday, July 13 - O dear this has been one of my miserable days, a hot wind, the children cross, and everything seemed to go wrong. I feel as if I was no good to anybody, or any comfort to myself such days, sometimes wish I could get off all by myself, and see or hear within.
Thursday, July 14 - Felt some better to day Helped Hattie do up some black berries, went down after Parmely for supper. Did quite a lot of stitching on H[attie's] white dress, read and rested some, we had a big rain to night, which made things freshen up, and cleared the air nicely, rested us all
Friday, July 15 - We did our ironing this morning. After dinner Hattie cut out a ghingham wrapper for herself, and we finished it all up before we went to bed. I wrote Arthur, sent him a hundred dollars that Parmely lent me to pay on my lots. Had such a good letter from Lulu to day, have much to thank God for in her case.
Saturday, July 16 - It was nice and cool to day, so refreshing after the four weeks of terrible hot, dry weather. We cleaned up our house, did the Saturday cooking, and finished up two night dresses, we had begun for me. Begin to feel as if we were getting to the end of our rush in sewing, and I am glad for I am heartily tired of running the old machine.
Sunday, July 17 - Alice and I went to SS[Sunday School] this morning, Hattie came to Church, and played the organ, Heard a good sermon, It was comfortable and pleasant going out to day. The late rain, and cooler weather, makes the atmosphere delightful, did not write any letters to day, but read and rested, do not feel as homesick as at first.
Monday, July 18 - Hattie sick to day, so I tried to do as much of her work as possible, drew the water, went down town, did the house work, and took care of the children, In the afternoon, she basted and I made a night dress for her, a nice rain to night, Parmely walked down.
Tuesday, July 19 - Hattie better today still I did most of the work. In the afternoon she and Alice went down town to the teachers institute. It rained so they did not get home till late. I had supper waiting nearly an hour and almost spoiled before they came.
Wednesday, July 20 - Hattie and Alice went down town, to the institute again this morning. Alice came home all tired out and so cross, and naughty, O dear I did get so nervous it seemed as if I should fly. I do think she is the most exasperating child I ever saw, at times.
Thursday, July 21 - It rained lots to day so we put in a good lot of sewing, finished my grey skirt, and did lots on Hattie's block one, so glad we are getting our sewing along as well as we are. Ralph not well to day, but Alice feels better, and did not get quite so nervous.
Friday, July 22 - Hattie did some cooking I sewed awhile, then went to the Dentist, hope I have got through with him now, paid him all up to day,. Parmely home to dinner, Hattie and Alice went over to Mrs. Thompsons in the afternoon. The Methodist minister called. Herb here to supper, on his way to Henrys
Saturday, July 23 - Sue came this morning before we were up, just returning from her trip home, and as Herb was away, she stopped with us over Sunday. She slept most of the afternoon, looks very tired, and miserable. In the afternoon we all worked on my afghan to finish it up at last, a whole year since commenced it but it is pretty.
Sunday, July 24 - So hot, none of us went to church, slept read, and tried to rest, children cross again to day, or else I am nervous and cross, perhaps the fault lies in me. Sometimes feel as if I was not fit to be in the same house with children any more. Hattie, Sue and the children went off to ride towards night, and I was only too glad to be alone for awhile, and have a chance to think.
Monday, July 25 - Sue got up early and took the morning train home. Hattie, children, and I went off for a long ride this forenoon, saw the country from the top of high buttes. Felt miserable after we got home the rest of the day, and to night had one my sick headaches, and vomiting spells, just as I used to in Kansas.
Tuesday, July 26 - Feel better this morning but weak and trembly. Hattie went with one of the town ladies to pick currants. I kept the children, wrote Lulu, and Clara, knit some on Alices Afghan. Hattie did not get home till suppe time then took both the children and carried Parmely back to the office.
Wednesday, July 27 - We all felt tired to day so thought we would not do much, I knit, and finished Alices Afghan, Sue came down again to night. Herb is away and she was so lonesome, could not stand it any longer, looks much better than when she first got home.
Thursday, July 28 - Herb came early this morning, and Hattie took them down town and they started for home. Got a letter from Annie Hattie most sick all day. I felt better, drove down town twice. It has been awfully hot did up some green grapes, and wild cherries, poor apology for fruit.
Friday, July 29 - It seemed nice and cool this morning, so I washed while Hattie went down town. In the afternoon we all went to ride over to Rordeaux river, got out of the Buggy, and set on the bank for awhile, It seems good to get side of a stream once more. Had a nice time, enjoyed to day.
Saturday, July 30 - Did up our Saturday's work, took our baths. Henry came in the afternoon, on his way to Crawford with his cattle. It does seem good to see he face once more. The same old Henry in spirit, and fun. Had a good visit with him, he staid to supper, brought us a lot of milk from his cow.
Sunday, July 31 - Henry and his hired man, spent most of the day here, we mad ice cream. It was terrible hot till about four o clock in the afternoon, when we had a sever thunder storm with hail, then it cooled off, so we wanted fire, and hot supper. Henry[must be Achsah needed the space to start the next day's entry and put Henry's name in the space left over for this day.]
Saturday, July 2 - I got up early, took the train, and went up to spend the day with Herb. He seemed glad to see me. I cleaned up his house, went to the hotel to dinner with him, bought a bill of goods, shoes, flannels, calico, etc. amounting to about ten dollars, but he wanted not take any pay for them. I had good visit, came home this evening.
Sunday, July 3 - Ralph sick all night, so we did not get much sleep, seems better this morning. I wrote postals instead of letters to day, A trail of Indians came into town today, a thousand or more to perporm their war dance and entertain the citizens generally, for my part, I would rather have had them stay away altogether.
Monday, July 4 - We got up early this morning, did up our work, then got ready to start at half past eight , sight seeing, rode all around the camps, saw the Indians getting their rations, heard a speech from Red Cloud, etc. In the afternoon saw them race on their ponies, and also some them perform a war dance.
Tuesday, July 5 - O how tired we all were last night and the children were sick, too much show day for them, To day we have been trying to rest all day, and guess we all feel better to night. Two Indians called at the house, O how I do hate to see them come around.
Wednesday, July 6 - O such a hot day. We all went down town I went to see about my teeth. When we came home, got dinner rested awhile, then sewed, finished up Hattie's green skirt, a dress for Alice, and Hattie's jersey, all hot things to be sewing on such a hot day as this, glad they are done.
Thursday, July 7 - Got a letter from Lu to day, O how angry I do get at Nellie for staying with Scott. I do wish she had some spunk, and courage, to deal with him as he ought to be dealt with, He has no respect for her, or any one else, all he cares is to get what he can out of us.
Friday, July 8 -Hattie and I sewed on my wrappers today it way terrible hot, and I did not feel any ambition to work, nevertheless I , I did lots of stitching, went down town twice, etc. Am enjoying our rides more than I did at first, wish they would give me a better appetite.
Saturday, July 9 - Hattie took the horse and buggy, and went to try and find some currants, but did not succeed very well, I got my new teeth to day, felt so disappointed again tonight, thought Herb would surely come and stay over Sunday, but no Herb, put in an appearance.
Sunday, July 10 - We made a desperate effort to go to church to day, but it was so hot, glad enough to get home, and get on our old cool clothes. It seems to me Neb is the hottest dryest place, I was ever in. I wrote Clara Lulu, Annie, and Jenny, A little shower to night to cool off. O if it only would rain hard, and freshen things up nice.
Monday, July 11 - Got up early, Hattie went down town with the children I worked a lot of odds and ends. After dinner Hattie cut out a lot of work, I made a pair of pillow cases, went for Parmely to supper, H[attie] carried him back and just as she got home, it rained very hard, so glad she did not get caught out in it.
Tuesday, July 12 - Hattie went down and Brought out Mrs. Hansell, to spend the day. It seems good to see some lady once in awhile. Mrs. Thompson came over, with her children in the afternoon I mad Hattie a white apron. It has been so fearfully hot all day, but is just lovely tonight.
Wednesday, July 13 - O dear this has been one of my miserable days, a hot wind, the children cross, and everything seemed to go wrong. I feel as if I was no good to anybody, or any comfort to myself such days, sometimes wish I could get off all by myself, and see or hear within.
Thursday, July 14 - Felt some better to day Helped Hattie do up some black berries, went down after Parmely for supper. Did quite a lot of stitching on H[attie's] white dress, read and rested some, we had a big rain to night, which made things freshen up, and cleared the air nicely, rested us all
Friday, July 15 - We did our ironing this morning. After dinner Hattie cut out a ghingham wrapper for herself, and we finished it all up before we went to bed. I wrote Arthur, sent him a hundred dollars that Parmely lent me to pay on my lots. Had such a good letter from Lulu to day, have much to thank God for in her case.
Saturday, July 16 - It was nice and cool to day, so refreshing after the four weeks of terrible hot, dry weather. We cleaned up our house, did the Saturday cooking, and finished up two night dresses, we had begun for me. Begin to feel as if we were getting to the end of our rush in sewing, and I am glad for I am heartily tired of running the old machine.
Sunday, July 17 - Alice and I went to SS[Sunday School] this morning, Hattie came to Church, and played the organ, Heard a good sermon, It was comfortable and pleasant going out to day. The late rain, and cooler weather, makes the atmosphere delightful, did not write any letters to day, but read and rested, do not feel as homesick as at first.
Monday, July 18 - Hattie sick to day, so I tried to do as much of her work as possible, drew the water, went down town, did the house work, and took care of the children, In the afternoon, she basted and I made a night dress for her, a nice rain to night, Parmely walked down.
Tuesday, July 19 - Hattie better today still I did most of the work. In the afternoon she and Alice went down town to the teachers institute. It rained so they did not get home till late. I had supper waiting nearly an hour and almost spoiled before they came.
Wednesday, July 20 - Hattie and Alice went down town, to the institute again this morning. Alice came home all tired out and so cross, and naughty, O dear I did get so nervous it seemed as if I should fly. I do think she is the most exasperating child I ever saw, at times.
Thursday, July 21 - It rained lots to day so we put in a good lot of sewing, finished my grey skirt, and did lots on Hattie's block one, so glad we are getting our sewing along as well as we are. Ralph not well to day, but Alice feels better, and did not get quite so nervous.
Friday, July 22 - Hattie did some cooking I sewed awhile, then went to the Dentist, hope I have got through with him now, paid him all up to day,. Parmely home to dinner, Hattie and Alice went over to Mrs. Thompsons in the afternoon. The Methodist minister called. Herb here to supper, on his way to Henrys
Saturday, July 23 - Sue came this morning before we were up, just returning from her trip home, and as Herb was away, she stopped with us over Sunday. She slept most of the afternoon, looks very tired, and miserable. In the afternoon we all worked on my afghan to finish it up at last, a whole year since commenced it but it is pretty.
Sunday, July 24 - So hot, none of us went to church, slept read, and tried to rest, children cross again to day, or else I am nervous and cross, perhaps the fault lies in me. Sometimes feel as if I was not fit to be in the same house with children any more. Hattie, Sue and the children went off to ride towards night, and I was only too glad to be alone for awhile, and have a chance to think.
Monday, July 25 - Sue got up early and took the morning train home. Hattie, children, and I went off for a long ride this forenoon, saw the country from the top of high buttes. Felt miserable after we got home the rest of the day, and to night had one my sick headaches, and vomiting spells, just as I used to in Kansas.
Tuesday, July 26 - Feel better this morning but weak and trembly. Hattie went with one of the town ladies to pick currants. I kept the children, wrote Lulu, and Clara, knit some on Alices Afghan. Hattie did not get home till suppe time then took both the children and carried Parmely back to the office.
Wednesday, July 27 - We all felt tired to day so thought we would not do much, I knit, and finished Alices Afghan, Sue came down again to night. Herb is away and she was so lonesome, could not stand it any longer, looks much better than when she first got home.
Thursday, July 28 - Herb came early this morning, and Hattie took them down town and they started for home. Got a letter from Annie Hattie most sick all day. I felt better, drove down town twice. It has been awfully hot did up some green grapes, and wild cherries, poor apology for fruit.
Friday, July 29 - It seemed nice and cool this morning, so I washed while Hattie went down town. In the afternoon we all went to ride over to Rordeaux river, got out of the Buggy, and set on the bank for awhile, It seems good to get side of a stream once more. Had a nice time, enjoyed to day.
Saturday, July 30 - Did up our Saturday's work, took our baths. Henry came in the afternoon, on his way to Crawford with his cattle. It does seem good to see he face once more. The same old Henry in spirit, and fun. Had a good visit with him, he staid to supper, brought us a lot of milk from his cow.
Sunday, July 31 - Henry and his hired man, spent most of the day here, we mad ice cream. It was terrible hot till about four o clock in the afternoon, when we had a sever thunder storm with hail, then it cooled off, so we wanted fire, and hot supper. Henry[must be Achsah needed the space to start the next day's entry and put Henry's name in the space left over for this day.]
Monday, August 1 - Henry staid all night, and started out with his cattle early this morning,, Hattie and I went to ride this morning, then finished up our red calico wrappers. Had another terrible wind storm to day, I never saw such ominous looking clouds, in any part of the country as I have seen here this summer, yet no harm done.
Tuesday, August 2 - Came up to Herbs this morning. It seems queer to think I am in his house and he is a grown man, how little time it looks since he was but a boy at home. The same old Herb, neither of the boys are changed materially, I hope and pray God to keep them always, honest, generous, and kind.
Wednesday, August 3 - Had such a nice sleep last night and feel rested, and refreshed to day. It does seem good to be away from the children tho I love Ralph very much. Henry got along to night with his cattle, staid here, so I had more visit with him. Herb took us all to get ice cream.
Thursday, August 4 - Sue, and I mad us some wrappers to day, had a big storm, so Henry could not get on with his cattle, glad of the opportunity of seeing him longer. So cold to night, that a fire feels good, and ice cream would not be very acceptable but it will be a lovely night for sleep, with plenty of blankets.
Friday, August 5 - boys went to the ranche with their cattle to day, gone all day, so Sue and I built up a fire, sewed and visited by ourselves. I the evening Herb and Sue out, and Henry and I had a good visit, and talk, of old times and things in general. The same light hearted boy of ten years ago, wish he could be with Lulu and me this winter.
Saturday, August 6 - Sue sick this morning and could not go to breakfast but felt better before noon. I came back to Chadron on the afternoon train, found letters from Annie and Lulu, Hattie and the children glad to see me back. I like Crawford much better than Chadron, wish Hattie lived up there, so glad to hear from Lu[lu], want so much to see her.
Sunday, August 7 - O what a day this has been, such a hot wind just like Independence none of us went to church. I wrote Lulu It seems like a wicked, lazy way of spending the Sabbath, but one can hardly survive at home such a day as this, say nothing of dressing up and going to church.
Monday, August 8 - I washed my clothes this morning. In the afternoon Mrs. Shelton called for the first time since I came here. We went to ride toward night over where Hattie lived when she first came here. This has been a lovely such a contrast from yesterday.
Tuesday, August 9 - Got up early and did my ironing, Hattie and Mrs Brodway went plumming. I got the dinner. In the afternoon Hattie helped me on my crazy work, stamped a lot of pieces, and worked some. She had to carry Parmely down town after dark, I would be afraid to do it.
Wednesday, August 10 - Got up with the rheumatism in my shoulder this morning, suffered intensely all day. I could not do anything at packing my trunk. Hattie and Alice went out to tea, I felt too bad to go so kept Ralph with me, received a letter from Annie to day with ten dollars, towards paying my fare, fear I will not be able to start tomorrow.
Thursday, August 11 - O such a night of torture with my arm, don't think I ever suffered more with anything in the same length of time, could not think of starting on a journey to night, feel disappointed but must make the best of it, suffered all day, do hope I can get some rest to night, and be able to go on my journey tomorrow night.
Friday, August 12 - No rest or sleep, for the pain in my arm, had to get up and walk the house, sometimes to day I thought it felt better but to night it is aching badly again. It seems to feel worse nights, and it is cold and rainy nights, which always affects rheumatism, it makes me feel just sick all over.
Saturday, August 13 - O I did feel so sick this morning could not get up to help Hattie. She went and got a girl to help her to day, did up her plums, and worked so hard she looks all tired out to night. I staid I bed most of the day, think I feel a little better to night, if I can only sleep good to night, shall think I am over the worst of it for this time.
Sunday, August 14 - Ralph very restless all night so with him, and the pain in my arm, did not sleep much. Hattie got up early, took both children, and went for Parmely. I got up at nine o clock, feel a little better today. This has been a nice comfortable day, did so hope Herb would come down to see me once more, but suppose he was too busy.
Monday, August 15 - Slept more comfortable last night, decided to start to night if no worse so packed my trunk, mended my dress, and slowly got myself ready. Went down town at nine in the evening, and left Chadron twenty minutes past ten, both sorry and glad to go, wish I could have done Hattie more good.
Tuesday, August 16 - slept quite well last night, but my arm pained me a great deal today, was obliged to lie down in the most all day, reached Missouri Valley junction, about seven this evening, had my supper, and put up for night, at the Chafin house. Glad to be so far on my journey safely.
Wednesday, August 17 - Slept well, and feel some refreshed this morning. Started for Sioux City about ten o clock, reached there at two, took a hack and went up to Will Higman found Clara very glad to see me, but not gladder than I was to see her, had lunch, rested till supper, the Clara and I called over to Comforts, my arm very tired, and painful to night.
Thursday, August 18 -- Rested but little last night feel miserable this morning letter from Lulu, packed up the things or Lu[lu] andNell[ie], to send by express. Clara went to ride in the afternoon, but I felt more like staying at home to rest, wrote Herb and Lulu, my arm felt much better this afternoon, and evening, hope to get a good nights rest to night.
Friday, August 19 - Slept alone, and slept well, feel much more comfortable to day, sat nearly all day with my arm and shoulder in the sunshine, if there is any virture in a sun bath think I ought to get it. Nellie, and Annie Higman returned from Minneapolis to night. Heard directly fro Lulu through them, very hot, and showery.
Saturday, August 20 - children all got scared in the night, and wanted to go in the cyclone cellar, quite a thunderstorm, but no wind to be afraid of, went back to bed about four o clock, and slept till eight. Baby Higman very miserable all day, teething, and bowel trouble and this hot weather is terrible on every one especially babies.
Sunday, August 21 -- this has been a long lonesome day, spite of reading, sleeping, resting, etc -- Comforts called a few minutes, Willie gone all day. I wrote Annie, Babe real sick to day so Clara could not do much but care for her. I staid up stairs and read nearly all day. Wonder what Lulu is doing to day.
Monday, August 22 - Got up early, and sewed awhile before breakfast. Anna Rowley came up with her baby and spent the day. Clara made corn balls to night. I fried some doughnuts, and made spice cakes, worked lots on my crazy quilt, so glad I am getting it along, as well as I am want to finish it before I go home.
Tuesday, August 23 - Clara and I went down to spend the day with Anna Rowley, had such a nice visit in the afternoon went down town, first time I have been out anywhere since I came to SC. Called on Ed Brown, then on his wife, at the office where she works, Mrs Murphy called on me while I was away, sorry I missed her, want very much to meet her.
Wednesday, August 24 - Cold this morning, so Clara built a fire in the grate and we all huddled in that room. I helped Annie Higman on her crazy quilt all the forenoon, after dinner Clara and I went to call on Mrs Murphy, then spent the afternoon with [myeser????] Higman, by invitation. My arm pains me dreqdfully to night, feel anxious about it, fear it is going to be serious.
Thursday, August 25 - Left Sioux City at eight o clock this morning, arrived at fort Dodge half past one. Fred met me at the Depot, Annie glad to see me, and I am so glad to get here. Hope I will pick up and feel better soon. Unpacked my trunk, and laid around trying to rest, it is rainy, and cold, which makes the pain in my arm almost unbearable, but hope to feel better soon.
Friday, August 26 - Slept in spite of arm aching, but felt miserable this morning. Wrote a letter, carried it to the office, and did some errands for Annie. Called to see the Dr. but he was away, called again in the afternoon, got some medicine, do hope it will help me. Carnell took Annie to ride, Mrs Sherman called to see me, in the evening. Mr. S, Carnele, and Br. Vincent called.
Saturday, August 27 - Did not do scarcely any work to day. Slept most of the fornoon, felt a little better in the afternoon. In the evening Annie and I went down town to do a little shopping, then went to call on cornele, but just a little walking tires me all out. Wrote Clara a card, no letters from any one to day.
Sunday, August 28 - Very late when we got up, but I went to church heard a good sermon, In the evening we all went to church. I am glad to get where I can go to church any time, it does seem a poor way to live, to go to church only three times during the summer, as I have done this summer.
Monday, August 29 - Picked over my trunk, put away my things, too a bath, changed my clothes, and tried to get settled down. Fried doughnuts, mad some pickles, sewed a little etc. but everything tires me so, do wish I had more strength, think I must gain soon as my appetite begins to get very much better.
Tuesday, August 30 - It rained nearly all day, the woman came and washed, but could not hang out the clothes, which leaves lots of work for tomorrow. Annie felt miserable to day, but I begin to feel better except my arm, which still pains badly, especially when it rains. A letter from Lulu to day which comforted me very much, glad I am so near her.
Wednesday, August 31 - Annie and I ironed some this morning, mad jelly baked bread etc. in the afternoon, sewing on our quilts. I went to see the Dr. again, he have me medicine for biliousness. I do feel so bad nights. Mother Sherman called, brought us some ice cream, from her yesterdays party. A letter from Hattie to night she is all blue, and discouraged.
Tuesday, August 2 - Came up to Herbs this morning. It seems queer to think I am in his house and he is a grown man, how little time it looks since he was but a boy at home. The same old Herb, neither of the boys are changed materially, I hope and pray God to keep them always, honest, generous, and kind.
Wednesday, August 3 - Had such a nice sleep last night and feel rested, and refreshed to day. It does seem good to be away from the children tho I love Ralph very much. Henry got along to night with his cattle, staid here, so I had more visit with him. Herb took us all to get ice cream.
Thursday, August 4 - Sue, and I mad us some wrappers to day, had a big storm, so Henry could not get on with his cattle, glad of the opportunity of seeing him longer. So cold to night, that a fire feels good, and ice cream would not be very acceptable but it will be a lovely night for sleep, with plenty of blankets.
Friday, August 5 - boys went to the ranche with their cattle to day, gone all day, so Sue and I built up a fire, sewed and visited by ourselves. I the evening Herb and Sue out, and Henry and I had a good visit, and talk, of old times and things in general. The same light hearted boy of ten years ago, wish he could be with Lulu and me this winter.
Saturday, August 6 - Sue sick this morning and could not go to breakfast but felt better before noon. I came back to Chadron on the afternoon train, found letters from Annie and Lulu, Hattie and the children glad to see me back. I like Crawford much better than Chadron, wish Hattie lived up there, so glad to hear from Lu[lu], want so much to see her.
Sunday, August 7 - O what a day this has been, such a hot wind just like Independence none of us went to church. I wrote Lulu It seems like a wicked, lazy way of spending the Sabbath, but one can hardly survive at home such a day as this, say nothing of dressing up and going to church.
Monday, August 8 - I washed my clothes this morning. In the afternoon Mrs. Shelton called for the first time since I came here. We went to ride toward night over where Hattie lived when she first came here. This has been a lovely such a contrast from yesterday.
Tuesday, August 9 - Got up early and did my ironing, Hattie and Mrs Brodway went plumming. I got the dinner. In the afternoon Hattie helped me on my crazy work, stamped a lot of pieces, and worked some. She had to carry Parmely down town after dark, I would be afraid to do it.
Wednesday, August 10 - Got up with the rheumatism in my shoulder this morning, suffered intensely all day. I could not do anything at packing my trunk. Hattie and Alice went out to tea, I felt too bad to go so kept Ralph with me, received a letter from Annie to day with ten dollars, towards paying my fare, fear I will not be able to start tomorrow.
Thursday, August 11 - O such a night of torture with my arm, don't think I ever suffered more with anything in the same length of time, could not think of starting on a journey to night, feel disappointed but must make the best of it, suffered all day, do hope I can get some rest to night, and be able to go on my journey tomorrow night.
Friday, August 12 - No rest or sleep, for the pain in my arm, had to get up and walk the house, sometimes to day I thought it felt better but to night it is aching badly again. It seems to feel worse nights, and it is cold and rainy nights, which always affects rheumatism, it makes me feel just sick all over.
Saturday, August 13 - O I did feel so sick this morning could not get up to help Hattie. She went and got a girl to help her to day, did up her plums, and worked so hard she looks all tired out to night. I staid I bed most of the day, think I feel a little better to night, if I can only sleep good to night, shall think I am over the worst of it for this time.
Sunday, August 14 - Ralph very restless all night so with him, and the pain in my arm, did not sleep much. Hattie got up early, took both children, and went for Parmely. I got up at nine o clock, feel a little better today. This has been a nice comfortable day, did so hope Herb would come down to see me once more, but suppose he was too busy.
Monday, August 15 - Slept more comfortable last night, decided to start to night if no worse so packed my trunk, mended my dress, and slowly got myself ready. Went down town at nine in the evening, and left Chadron twenty minutes past ten, both sorry and glad to go, wish I could have done Hattie more good.
Tuesday, August 16 - slept quite well last night, but my arm pained me a great deal today, was obliged to lie down in the most all day, reached Missouri Valley junction, about seven this evening, had my supper, and put up for night, at the Chafin house. Glad to be so far on my journey safely.
Wednesday, August 17 - Slept well, and feel some refreshed this morning. Started for Sioux City about ten o clock, reached there at two, took a hack and went up to Will Higman found Clara very glad to see me, but not gladder than I was to see her, had lunch, rested till supper, the Clara and I called over to Comforts, my arm very tired, and painful to night.
Thursday, August 18 -- Rested but little last night feel miserable this morning letter from Lulu, packed up the things or Lu[lu] andNell[ie], to send by express. Clara went to ride in the afternoon, but I felt more like staying at home to rest, wrote Herb and Lulu, my arm felt much better this afternoon, and evening, hope to get a good nights rest to night.
Friday, August 19 - Slept alone, and slept well, feel much more comfortable to day, sat nearly all day with my arm and shoulder in the sunshine, if there is any virture in a sun bath think I ought to get it. Nellie, and Annie Higman returned from Minneapolis to night. Heard directly fro Lulu through them, very hot, and showery.
Saturday, August 20 - children all got scared in the night, and wanted to go in the cyclone cellar, quite a thunderstorm, but no wind to be afraid of, went back to bed about four o clock, and slept till eight. Baby Higman very miserable all day, teething, and bowel trouble and this hot weather is terrible on every one especially babies.
Sunday, August 21 -- this has been a long lonesome day, spite of reading, sleeping, resting, etc -- Comforts called a few minutes, Willie gone all day. I wrote Annie, Babe real sick to day so Clara could not do much but care for her. I staid up stairs and read nearly all day. Wonder what Lulu is doing to day.
Monday, August 22 - Got up early, and sewed awhile before breakfast. Anna Rowley came up with her baby and spent the day. Clara made corn balls to night. I fried some doughnuts, and made spice cakes, worked lots on my crazy quilt, so glad I am getting it along, as well as I am want to finish it before I go home.
Tuesday, August 23 - Clara and I went down to spend the day with Anna Rowley, had such a nice visit in the afternoon went down town, first time I have been out anywhere since I came to SC. Called on Ed Brown, then on his wife, at the office where she works, Mrs Murphy called on me while I was away, sorry I missed her, want very much to meet her.
Wednesday, August 24 - Cold this morning, so Clara built a fire in the grate and we all huddled in that room. I helped Annie Higman on her crazy quilt all the forenoon, after dinner Clara and I went to call on Mrs Murphy, then spent the afternoon with [myeser????] Higman, by invitation. My arm pains me dreqdfully to night, feel anxious about it, fear it is going to be serious.
Thursday, August 25 - Left Sioux City at eight o clock this morning, arrived at fort Dodge half past one. Fred met me at the Depot, Annie glad to see me, and I am so glad to get here. Hope I will pick up and feel better soon. Unpacked my trunk, and laid around trying to rest, it is rainy, and cold, which makes the pain in my arm almost unbearable, but hope to feel better soon.
Friday, August 26 - Slept in spite of arm aching, but felt miserable this morning. Wrote a letter, carried it to the office, and did some errands for Annie. Called to see the Dr. but he was away, called again in the afternoon, got some medicine, do hope it will help me. Carnell took Annie to ride, Mrs Sherman called to see me, in the evening. Mr. S, Carnele, and Br. Vincent called.
Saturday, August 27 - Did not do scarcely any work to day. Slept most of the fornoon, felt a little better in the afternoon. In the evening Annie and I went down town to do a little shopping, then went to call on cornele, but just a little walking tires me all out. Wrote Clara a card, no letters from any one to day.
Sunday, August 28 - Very late when we got up, but I went to church heard a good sermon, In the evening we all went to church. I am glad to get where I can go to church any time, it does seem a poor way to live, to go to church only three times during the summer, as I have done this summer.
Monday, August 29 - Picked over my trunk, put away my things, too a bath, changed my clothes, and tried to get settled down. Fried doughnuts, mad some pickles, sewed a little etc. but everything tires me so, do wish I had more strength, think I must gain soon as my appetite begins to get very much better.
Tuesday, August 30 - It rained nearly all day, the woman came and washed, but could not hang out the clothes, which leaves lots of work for tomorrow. Annie felt miserable to day, but I begin to feel better except my arm, which still pains badly, especially when it rains. A letter from Lulu to day which comforted me very much, glad I am so near her.
Wednesday, August 31 - Annie and I ironed some this morning, mad jelly baked bread etc. in the afternoon, sewing on our quilts. I went to see the Dr. again, he have me medicine for biliousness. I do feel so bad nights. Mother Sherman called, brought us some ice cream, from her yesterdays party. A letter from Hattie to night she is all blue, and discouraged.
Thursday, September 1 - Wrote Hattie, Herbert, and Lulu to day. The rest of the day sewing, this is very disagreeable weather, rainy, windy, and sultry. Shall be glad when I feel like myself again, and not so stupid, thought I would go to prayer meeting tonight, but when the time came, could not get up ambition enough to do so.
Friday, September 2 - This has been such a rainy disagreeable day, finished up my ironing this morning. In the afternoon putting the border on my quilt, it does look so nice, as I get it nearer done. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman up here in the evening, had a nice little visit with them. It seems so pleasant to have people drop in for a little talk.
Saturday, September 3 - Wrote Aunty Winsor, and Nellie Brown. It rained nearly all day. Fred got some peaches and Annie and I made some pickles, my arm feels worse again to night, wonder if I am always going to suffer with thies when its storms. Worked on my quilt, have it all done but the border on one end, must put it away now and help Annie so some sewing.
Sunday, September 4 - Went to church this morning but my arm pained me so, could not take any comfort. Fred went to see the Dr., got some new medicine, but nothing seems to touch it. It is just like toothache, hurts all the time but some of the time worse, just about drives me wild to night. It rains hard again, perhaps that is the reason.
Monday, September 5 - Dr. came to see me to day, changed the medicine again but no relief. To night came and injected morphine in my arm. This seemed to still the pain a little, but caused such a wretched feeling in my heart, and all over me, felt as if I was so tired and so nervous, could not control myself.
Tuesday, September 6 - Could not sit up a all to day, felt so stupid from that old morphine, go a letter from Lulu, Annie had a wash woman, how I want to be able to help such days, when there is so much to do. Mother Sherman came up in the afternoon, brought some grapes, and tomatoes. Fred sent some plums, for jell, hope I will be able to get up tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 7 - I felt a little better, so got up about ten o clock. Fred went away to work to day. Got a letter from Hattie. Woman came and helped Annie iron this afternoon, could not do anything myself, and the time seems so long and tedious, guess the Dr. is getting discouraged trying to help me.
Thursday, September 8 - Rain, rain, when will it ever cease, O how my arm did pain me all day till dark to night. Then all of a sudden it began to feel better. I was so worn out, lay down on the bed, and slept all the evening and felt much better when I woke up. I hope it will give me some rest and sleep to night.
Friday, September 9 - Another bright day for a change, we have so few of them lately, we appreciate every one. I felt very much better all day, think the Dr. has hit my case at last, my arm has been more easy to day, than any time since it first began to trouble me. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent called in the evening.
Saturday, September 10 - Felt so much better today, went down town in the morning, first day this week, that the Dr. did not come to see me. Mother Sherman up in the afternoon, worked most all day on my quilt, do hope I will be able next week, to do something for Annie, poor child is getting too miserable to be on feet so much.
Sunday, September 11 - did not go to church, on account of my arm paining me, read and rested all day. Father and Mother Sherman, here in the afternoon.
Monday, September 12 - Annie baked bread, then we made her a night dress. I went down town in the afternoon, called on Carnele and Mrs. Steel, went to Mother Sherman's but she was not at home. In the evening Annie and I went down town, got cloth for her a thick wrapper, Carnele up here awhile.
Tuesday, September 13 - Letters, from Lulu, and Clara. Washwoman, came washed, scrubbed and ironed, got all through. I made ketchup, and pickles, hope this winds up our pickling for this year. Worked on my quilt to day, callers in the evening. Went to see the Doctor. Got more medicine, this is three times I have been to office and six visits.
Wednesday, September 14 - Annie cut out her wrapper I stitched it for her. Went down town for errands. Finished up the outside of my quilt to day, so glad it done ready for the lining.
Thursday, September 15 - Washed and pressed the sh[????] to line my quilt got the wadding basted on. Mrs Vincent and Mable Whiting here in the afternoon, I helped Annie finish up her wrapper, Carnele here to tea, O how my arm aches to night.
Friday, September 16 - Wrote Hattie feel so sick tonight
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Friday, September 30 - Annie's baby born at noon today, poor girl had a hard time, and I was so sick could do nothing for her.
Friday, September 2 - This has been such a rainy disagreeable day, finished up my ironing this morning. In the afternoon putting the border on my quilt, it does look so nice, as I get it nearer done. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman up here in the evening, had a nice little visit with them. It seems so pleasant to have people drop in for a little talk.
Saturday, September 3 - Wrote Aunty Winsor, and Nellie Brown. It rained nearly all day. Fred got some peaches and Annie and I made some pickles, my arm feels worse again to night, wonder if I am always going to suffer with thies when its storms. Worked on my quilt, have it all done but the border on one end, must put it away now and help Annie so some sewing.
Sunday, September 4 - Went to church this morning but my arm pained me so, could not take any comfort. Fred went to see the Dr., got some new medicine, but nothing seems to touch it. It is just like toothache, hurts all the time but some of the time worse, just about drives me wild to night. It rains hard again, perhaps that is the reason.
Monday, September 5 - Dr. came to see me to day, changed the medicine again but no relief. To night came and injected morphine in my arm. This seemed to still the pain a little, but caused such a wretched feeling in my heart, and all over me, felt as if I was so tired and so nervous, could not control myself.
Tuesday, September 6 - Could not sit up a all to day, felt so stupid from that old morphine, go a letter from Lulu, Annie had a wash woman, how I want to be able to help such days, when there is so much to do. Mother Sherman came up in the afternoon, brought some grapes, and tomatoes. Fred sent some plums, for jell, hope I will be able to get up tomorrow.
Wednesday, September 7 - I felt a little better, so got up about ten o clock. Fred went away to work to day. Got a letter from Hattie. Woman came and helped Annie iron this afternoon, could not do anything myself, and the time seems so long and tedious, guess the Dr. is getting discouraged trying to help me.
Thursday, September 8 - Rain, rain, when will it ever cease, O how my arm did pain me all day till dark to night. Then all of a sudden it began to feel better. I was so worn out, lay down on the bed, and slept all the evening and felt much better when I woke up. I hope it will give me some rest and sleep to night.
Friday, September 9 - Another bright day for a change, we have so few of them lately, we appreciate every one. I felt very much better all day, think the Dr. has hit my case at last, my arm has been more easy to day, than any time since it first began to trouble me. Mr. and Mrs. Vincent called in the evening.
Saturday, September 10 - Felt so much better today, went down town in the morning, first day this week, that the Dr. did not come to see me. Mother Sherman up in the afternoon, worked most all day on my quilt, do hope I will be able next week, to do something for Annie, poor child is getting too miserable to be on feet so much.
Sunday, September 11 - did not go to church, on account of my arm paining me, read and rested all day. Father and Mother Sherman, here in the afternoon.
Monday, September 12 - Annie baked bread, then we made her a night dress. I went down town in the afternoon, called on Carnele and Mrs. Steel, went to Mother Sherman's but she was not at home. In the evening Annie and I went down town, got cloth for her a thick wrapper, Carnele up here awhile.
Tuesday, September 13 - Letters, from Lulu, and Clara. Washwoman, came washed, scrubbed and ironed, got all through. I made ketchup, and pickles, hope this winds up our pickling for this year. Worked on my quilt to day, callers in the evening. Went to see the Doctor. Got more medicine, this is three times I have been to office and six visits.
Wednesday, September 14 - Annie cut out her wrapper I stitched it for her. Went down town for errands. Finished up the outside of my quilt to day, so glad it done ready for the lining.
Thursday, September 15 - Washed and pressed the sh[????] to line my quilt got the wadding basted on. Mrs Vincent and Mable Whiting here in the afternoon, I helped Annie finish up her wrapper, Carnele here to tea, O how my arm aches to night.
Friday, September 16 - Wrote Hattie feel so sick tonight
Saturday, September 17 - [no entry]
Sunday, September 18 - [no entry]
Monday, September 19 - [no entry]
Tuesday, September 20 - [no entry]
Wednesday, September 21 - [no entry]
Thursday, September 22 - Nellie came to day to take of me, so glead to see her
Friday, September 23 - [no entry]
Saturday, September 24 - [no entry]
Sunday, September 25 - [no entry]
Monday, September 26 - [no entry]
Tuesday, September 27 - [no entry]
Wednesday, September 28 -- [no entry]
Thursday, September 29 - [no entry]
Friday, September 30 - Annie's baby born at noon today, poor girl had a hard time, and I was so sick could do nothing for her.
Saturday, October 1 - [no entry]
Sunday, October 2 - Annie real sick, having trouble with her breast, got a nurse.
Monday, October 3 - [no entry]
Tuesday, October 4 - Lulu went back to Minneapolis. Mrs Tofts came to day a new nurse
Wednesday, October 5 - [no entry]
Thursday, October 6 - Fred found a girl to day. So glad I can have Nell more now.
Friday, October 7 - [no entry]
Saturday, October 8 - [no entry]
Sunday, October 9 - [no entry]
Monday, October 10 - [no entry]
Tuesday, October 11 - Nellie and I came back to Minneapolis to day. Tedious journey for me, but I am glad to be here once more.
Wednesday, October 12 - Dr Pratt came to see me, thinks he can help me, hope he can, and that soon, for I am so tired, of suffering this way. My arm ached just fearfully last night, and everything looks so discouraging.
Thursday, October 13 - [no entry]
Friday, October 14 - Dr here again to day
Saturday, October 15 - Mrs. Stilman called in the evening
Sunday, October 16 - Lulu staid with me last night, and all day to day. It rained soshe did not go to church, and I enjoyed her so much, have not seen her, to have so much talk since last spring.
Monday, October 17 - Dr came to day, put me under the influence of ether, and performed a surgical operation of the rectum. Thinks this was the seat of my trouble, and that I wll get better very, very soon, I hope he is right.
Tuesday, October 18 - I suffered a good deal last night Dr here to day. Jeny came to see me. Archie and Nell over in the evening.
Wednesday, October 19 - [no entry]
Thursday, October 20 - Lulu staid with me all night
Friday, October 21 - Mr and Mrs Poobler called. Miss Bates sent me some lively roses. Mrs Pooble said they all remembered to pray for me over at the church.
Saturday, October 22 - Dr says I am looking much better and doing as well as he could expect. I have suffered a great deal, from the operation, but my arm feels better.
Sunday, October 23 - Lulu came up to see me. Archie came and read to me awhile. Miss Blake called.
Monday, October 24 - Got up quite a little to day, feel much better but weak. Wrote Hattie.
Tuesday, October 25 - Jenny came to see me, brought me some milk, Lydia called brought me some jelly. Lulu came up sick in the afternoon, staid all night.
Wednesday, October 26 - Wrote Annie
Thursday, October 27 - Went down stairs a little while to day. Mrs Pooble and Mrs Wellweut called , Lulu and Mis Blake called on their way to church
Friday, October 28 - Went down stairs to dinner, Dr called. I sewed a little today, hope it will not make my arm worse.
Saturday, October 29 - Walked out a little way to day.
Sunday, October 30 - Archie's folks came over to take me to ride, it seemed so nice to get out in the fresh air. Lulu up a little while.
Monday, October 31 - Sewed a little to day. Mrs. Sykes called to see me.
Sunday, October 2 - Annie real sick, having trouble with her breast, got a nurse.
Monday, October 3 - [no entry]
Tuesday, October 4 - Lulu went back to Minneapolis. Mrs Tofts came to day a new nurse
Wednesday, October 5 - [no entry]
Thursday, October 6 - Fred found a girl to day. So glad I can have Nell more now.
Friday, October 7 - [no entry]
Saturday, October 8 - [no entry]
Sunday, October 9 - [no entry]
Monday, October 10 - [no entry]
Tuesday, October 11 - Nellie and I came back to Minneapolis to day. Tedious journey for me, but I am glad to be here once more.
Wednesday, October 12 - Dr Pratt came to see me, thinks he can help me, hope he can, and that soon, for I am so tired, of suffering this way. My arm ached just fearfully last night, and everything looks so discouraging.
Thursday, October 13 - [no entry]
Friday, October 14 - Dr here again to day
Saturday, October 15 - Mrs. Stilman called in the evening
Sunday, October 16 - Lulu staid with me last night, and all day to day. It rained soshe did not go to church, and I enjoyed her so much, have not seen her, to have so much talk since last spring.
Monday, October 17 - Dr came to day, put me under the influence of ether, and performed a surgical operation of the rectum. Thinks this was the seat of my trouble, and that I wll get better very, very soon, I hope he is right.
Tuesday, October 18 - I suffered a good deal last night Dr here to day. Jeny came to see me. Archie and Nell over in the evening.
Wednesday, October 19 - [no entry]
Thursday, October 20 - Lulu staid with me all night
Friday, October 21 - Mr and Mrs Poobler called. Miss Bates sent me some lively roses. Mrs Pooble said they all remembered to pray for me over at the church.
Saturday, October 22 - Dr says I am looking much better and doing as well as he could expect. I have suffered a great deal, from the operation, but my arm feels better.
Sunday, October 23 - Lulu came up to see me. Archie came and read to me awhile. Miss Blake called.
Monday, October 24 - Got up quite a little to day, feel much better but weak. Wrote Hattie.
Tuesday, October 25 - Jenny came to see me, brought me some milk, Lydia called brought me some jelly. Lulu came up sick in the afternoon, staid all night.
Wednesday, October 26 - Wrote Annie
Thursday, October 27 - Went down stairs a little while to day. Mrs Pooble and Mrs Wellweut called , Lulu and Mis Blake called on their way to church
Friday, October 28 - Went down stairs to dinner, Dr called. I sewed a little today, hope it will not make my arm worse.
Saturday, October 29 - Walked out a little way to day.
Sunday, October 30 - Archie's folks came over to take me to ride, it seemed so nice to get out in the fresh air. Lulu up a little while.
Monday, October 31 - Sewed a little to day. Mrs. Sykes called to see me.
Tuesday, November 1 - Went down town in the motor, to see the Dr. he gave me a little electric treatment.
Wednesday, November 2 - Mrs. Sykes came and took me to ride. Jenny called while I was gone. A letter from Annie , wrote her.
Thursday, November 3 - Jenny came and took me over to her house today
Friday, November 4 - Went to ride called at Archie's, and on Lulu for a few minutes.
Saturday, November 5 - Jenny went down town shopping in the morning. Mrs. Sykes, and Laura came out in the afternoon.
Sunday, November 6 - Jenny the children and I went over to Archie's to dinner. Then she brought me back home.
Monday, November 7 - Called at Mrs Mancks. Went to Mrs. Gettars to dinner with Lulu. Went down town did a little shopping. Sent Hattie a bundle.
Tuesday, November 8 - Went to see the Dr. went home with Jenny again.
Wednesday, November 9 - [no entry]
Thursday, November 10 - Jenny brought me back to Nellie's to night.
Friday, November 11 - Sewing on Lulus black dress. Lulu up a little while to night.
Saturday, November 12 - Finished up my sil[???] quilt at last, did some mending, ironing, and so forth
Sunday, November 13 - Went to church, staid to dinner with Lulu, and went to song service in the afternoon. Nellie there and I came home with her.
Monday, November 14 - Went down town to Arthur's office, to get Mr. Bartlett to make out some papers.
Tuesday, November 15 - Went down again, got my papers fixed up all right. Went to hear Mr. Moody.
Wednesday, November 16 - Spent the day at Mrs. Sykes, made three night gowns for Pooy. Lulu came up to night.
Thursday, November 17 - Went to Moodys meeting at eleven o clock. Staid to dinner with Lulu. Then we went down town, then to Moody's meeting in the afternoon.
Friday, November 18 - Went up to Mrs Sykes to help her sew.
Saturday, November 19 - Cold and snowy to day, came home from Mrs. Sykes to night, cold and tired.
Sunday, November 20 - Lovely day but cold, did not get ready for church in the morning.
Monday, November 21 - Went down town with Nellie, got Alices cloak, and sent off. Went to womans exchange for dinner. Then went up to Mrs. Sykes.
Tuesday, November 22 - Mr and Mrs Sikes started for Buffalo to night left me with the children
Wednesday, November 23 - Went down town, got some nicnacs for thanksgiving dinner, went to Lulu's office to ask her up to sped thanksgiving with us, she came to night.
Thursday, November 24 - Had a nice time to day. Slendid dinner, turkey with its fixings, mince pie, oranges, nuts and candy. Lulu played on the piano most all the afternoon.
Friday, November 25 - Lulu came again to night, to stay all night. Nellie and Harry came down, staid to dinner, snowing this afternoon.
Saturday, November 26 - [no entry]
Sunday, November 27 - Terribly cold, but we all went to church at Plymouth Church staid to S.S..
Monday, November 28 - [no entry]
Tuesday, November 29 - Lulu came up to night
Wednesday, November 30 - [no entry]
Wednesday, November 2 - Mrs. Sykes came and took me to ride. Jenny called while I was gone. A letter from Annie , wrote her.
Thursday, November 3 - Jenny came and took me over to her house today
Friday, November 4 - Went to ride called at Archie's, and on Lulu for a few minutes.
Saturday, November 5 - Jenny went down town shopping in the morning. Mrs. Sykes, and Laura came out in the afternoon.
Sunday, November 6 - Jenny the children and I went over to Archie's to dinner. Then she brought me back home.
Monday, November 7 - Called at Mrs Mancks. Went to Mrs. Gettars to dinner with Lulu. Went down town did a little shopping. Sent Hattie a bundle.
Tuesday, November 8 - Went to see the Dr. went home with Jenny again.
Wednesday, November 9 - [no entry]
Thursday, November 10 - Jenny brought me back to Nellie's to night.
Friday, November 11 - Sewing on Lulus black dress. Lulu up a little while to night.
Saturday, November 12 - Finished up my sil[???] quilt at last, did some mending, ironing, and so forth
Sunday, November 13 - Went to church, staid to dinner with Lulu, and went to song service in the afternoon. Nellie there and I came home with her.
Monday, November 14 - Went down town to Arthur's office, to get Mr. Bartlett to make out some papers.
Tuesday, November 15 - Went down again, got my papers fixed up all right. Went to hear Mr. Moody.
Wednesday, November 16 - Spent the day at Mrs. Sykes, made three night gowns for Pooy. Lulu came up to night.
Thursday, November 17 - Went to Moodys meeting at eleven o clock. Staid to dinner with Lulu. Then we went down town, then to Moody's meeting in the afternoon.
Friday, November 18 - Went up to Mrs Sykes to help her sew.
Saturday, November 19 - Cold and snowy to day, came home from Mrs. Sykes to night, cold and tired.
Sunday, November 20 - Lovely day but cold, did not get ready for church in the morning.
Monday, November 21 - Went down town with Nellie, got Alices cloak, and sent off. Went to womans exchange for dinner. Then went up to Mrs. Sykes.
Tuesday, November 22 - Mr and Mrs Sikes started for Buffalo to night left me with the children
Wednesday, November 23 - Went down town, got some nicnacs for thanksgiving dinner, went to Lulu's office to ask her up to sped thanksgiving with us, she came to night.
Thursday, November 24 - Had a nice time to day. Slendid dinner, turkey with its fixings, mince pie, oranges, nuts and candy. Lulu played on the piano most all the afternoon.
Friday, November 25 - Lulu came again to night, to stay all night. Nellie and Harry came down, staid to dinner, snowing this afternoon.
Saturday, November 26 - [no entry]
Sunday, November 27 - Terribly cold, but we all went to church at Plymouth Church staid to S.S..
Monday, November 28 - [no entry]
Tuesday, November 29 - Lulu came up to night
Wednesday, November 30 - [no entry]
Thursday, December 1 -- [no entry]
Friday, December 2 -- Mr Sikes came home this morning left her an Baby to make out their visit
Saturday, December 3 -- [no entry]
Sunday, December 4 -- Went to Plymouth Church again with the children
Monday, December 5 -- Went down town to look at some rooms, but Lulu thinks we had better not take them
Tuesday, December 6 -- Lulu came up to night
Wednesday, December 7 -- [no entry]
Thursday, December 8 -- Went down town got a dollie for Alice xmas, Nellie came down this evening, said the children were sick again. I do feel so sorry for her. Poor, and sick, making such hard time for her.
Friday, December 9 -- Went up to Nells and took care of the children awhile, for her to work down stairs, walked home at night.
Saturday, December 10 -- Went up to Nells and staid all day. She ironed, and worked some,
Sunday, December 11 -- Went to Methodist Church, on Franklin Ave. Wrote Annie
Monday, December 12 -- Arthur and Jennie came over to see if I would come and stay with gramma, and the children, while they were gone to California, I am glad to go as their house is so warm and nice.
Tuesday, December 13 -- Mr.. Sikes Carried me over to Jennies to day noon. They started tonight, hope they will have a good time.
Wednesday, December 14 -- Have a terrible cold, feel just sick with it.
Thursday, December 15 -- Lulu came out last night, and staid all night. I coughed so much she sent Dr Pratt out to see me this morning.
Friday, December 16 --Lulu out again last night, so glad to see her.
Saturday, December 17 -- Went in town to day. Lulu came out to stay all night. Lovely day.
Sunday, December 18 -- Cloudy again to day, did no go out at all. Lulu went home just at night.
Monday, December 19 -- Felt a little better today, wrote three letters, did various odd jobs. Lulu came out to night.
Tuesday, December 20 -- Went over to Nells to day, got off a xmas package to Hattie and Annie, snowing all day, disagreeable out doors.
Wednesday, December 21 -- Very cold and snowy
Thursday, December 22 -- Sewing on Lulu Ridgways dress.
Friday, December 23 -- Lulu Ridgeway and I went down town to get her xmas things, very cold, glad to get home, feel as if I would not want to go out again very soon. Lydia came over staid to ten. Mrs. Kerrick called.
Saturday, December 24 -- Spent the whole day amusing the children, fixed them up a cute little tree, Lulu came out to night. Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith came and spent the evening, children had a lovely time.
Sunday, December 25 -- Did not go to church. To Nells, then home. Morris Ridgways folks called. Monday, December 26 - Gramma sick to dayl I wrote Jenny, did up the mark for the girl, while she washed.
Tuesday, December 27 - Lulu came out to night, so glad to see her, do get some lonesome out here, it is very cold and stormy. We are thankful for so comfortable place to stay.
Wednesday, December 28 - [no entry]
Thursday, December 29 - Got a letter from Annie to night, also one from Sister Mary. I mended up Annies Cloak for to day.
Friday, December 30 -dark stormy day.
Saturday, December 31 - the snow very deep, but we are so warm and comfortable here, and no necessity for going out doors. Did some more mending for Annie. This is the last of 1887, not a very happy year to me, but think it is my own fault, have not been reconciled to what has happened to me this year, sickness, disappointment, etc. May god give me grace this year, to do or to suffer, just as he wills. I have much to be thankful for, but how often we forget our blessings, and think only of our sorrows. If I live another year, hope I man do more good, to someone, than in the past.
Friday, December 2 -- Mr Sikes came home this morning left her an Baby to make out their visit
Saturday, December 3 -- [no entry]
Sunday, December 4 -- Went to Plymouth Church again with the children
Monday, December 5 -- Went down town to look at some rooms, but Lulu thinks we had better not take them
Tuesday, December 6 -- Lulu came up to night
Wednesday, December 7 -- [no entry]
Thursday, December 8 -- Went down town got a dollie for Alice xmas, Nellie came down this evening, said the children were sick again. I do feel so sorry for her. Poor, and sick, making such hard time for her.
Friday, December 9 -- Went up to Nells and took care of the children awhile, for her to work down stairs, walked home at night.
Saturday, December 10 -- Went up to Nells and staid all day. She ironed, and worked some,
Sunday, December 11 -- Went to Methodist Church, on Franklin Ave. Wrote Annie
Monday, December 12 -- Arthur and Jennie came over to see if I would come and stay with gramma, and the children, while they were gone to California, I am glad to go as their house is so warm and nice.
Tuesday, December 13 -- Mr.. Sikes Carried me over to Jennies to day noon. They started tonight, hope they will have a good time.
Wednesday, December 14 -- Have a terrible cold, feel just sick with it.
Thursday, December 15 -- Lulu came out last night, and staid all night. I coughed so much she sent Dr Pratt out to see me this morning.
Friday, December 16 --Lulu out again last night, so glad to see her.
Saturday, December 17 -- Went in town to day. Lulu came out to stay all night. Lovely day.
Sunday, December 18 -- Cloudy again to day, did no go out at all. Lulu went home just at night.
Monday, December 19 -- Felt a little better today, wrote three letters, did various odd jobs. Lulu came out to night.
Tuesday, December 20 -- Went over to Nells to day, got off a xmas package to Hattie and Annie, snowing all day, disagreeable out doors.
Wednesday, December 21 -- Very cold and snowy
Thursday, December 22 -- Sewing on Lulu Ridgways dress.
Friday, December 23 -- Lulu Ridgeway and I went down town to get her xmas things, very cold, glad to get home, feel as if I would not want to go out again very soon. Lydia came over staid to ten. Mrs. Kerrick called.
Saturday, December 24 -- Spent the whole day amusing the children, fixed them up a cute little tree, Lulu came out to night. Mr. and Mrs. Nesmith came and spent the evening, children had a lovely time.
Sunday, December 25 -- Did not go to church. To Nells, then home. Morris Ridgways folks called. Monday, December 26 - Gramma sick to dayl I wrote Jenny, did up the mark for the girl, while she washed.
Tuesday, December 27 - Lulu came out to night, so glad to see her, do get some lonesome out here, it is very cold and stormy. We are thankful for so comfortable place to stay.
Wednesday, December 28 - [no entry]
Thursday, December 29 - Got a letter from Annie to night, also one from Sister Mary. I mended up Annies Cloak for to day.
Friday, December 30 -dark stormy day.
Saturday, December 31 - the snow very deep, but we are so warm and comfortable here, and no necessity for going out doors. Did some more mending for Annie. This is the last of 1887, not a very happy year to me, but think it is my own fault, have not been reconciled to what has happened to me this year, sickness, disappointment, etc. May god give me grace this year, to do or to suffer, just as he wills. I have much to be thankful for, but how often we forget our blessings, and think only of our sorrows. If I live another year, hope I man do more good, to someone, than in the past.