Winslow Maine Crosby Diary
January Through June 1899
Transcribed from the original handwritten diary of Elizabeth B. Hinds Crosby by her Great Grandson Clyde Spaulding
Jan 1st
Cloudy & snowed little, drifted last night wind blew - Eddie, N & K went up to the church but Mr Wms did'nt come up. few went Jo &
Bert Reed, Charles Hunt Dora & Fannie & John Drake. think the roads must be bad
have written to Frank & to the Mirror (or Editor) wind blows
this eve, stars shine bright, quite cold
2nd Nice
day to wash. I helped in forenoon then mended mittens & overalls for
Ned. Eddie had th Sleigh painted, gave 7.00, got it to day It has been
quite a cold day , 30 below Zero this morn at 6
3rd Nice
day not quite as cold. Dr Goodrich & Mrs Bangs dined with us. he took one of Kates little toes, it has troubled her for years. Dr said the bone was affected she says every thing tastes like Ether. Ned worked for C Warren
4th Nice day. Eddie got 3 loads ice. Will Reynolds cuts it for him at 2 1/2 cts a cake down by H Garlands shore Ned been at C Mr very mild Wms Mr Wms & wife here to tea, gone up to Reading Club Stevie gone N done work & I ironed. Kate said she slept quite well last night
Mrs Harriet Brown died in Boston the of Jan" 1899
she was yrs old brought to Portland & buried had a shock
also heard that Mary (Simpson) Husband died in South
Letter from Emma (Hinds) Jones 9th sent letter
" " A H Hinds Portland 10th Linton H
sent letter to Emma Jones 13th Jan 16
" " to G Hunt 13th also Box Butter
Jan 1899
5th Rained little
last night. Clouds & sunshine to day
E says snow waisting fast. He finished getting his ice 50 cakes. Ned at C Wms N has cooked & swept & washed dishes in morn then mended hose &
mittens. K getting along well. I
took up pair socks to foot
6th
Stormy day & snows this eve. Churned & mended. K came down stairs to day. Eddie & Ned went to Watt. Ned going to work for
he did not go as Mr A wants to stay Dr Goodrich 2 months at 18 dollars a month begins the 9th if well but he is not to night.
has headache, did'nt eat any supper - hope he will be better in morn
7th
Beautiful morn. Eddie came in said he would carry me down to Dr
done up K's foot all healed over Watt" to see Joan, so about half past 10 we
started. found her better. they
wanted me to stay all night & I did. Lois S called, was very glad to see her had a pleasant time
8th
Another nice morn. Eddie came after me, got home before noon, found Ned some better but he has staid in house all day. Eddie, N & 4
children went to church
9th Nice day to wash, not very cold. Ned is better but did not go to Watt". No one knows how much I miss my best Earthly Friend but I have an Heavenly Father that careth for me and in his own good time will take me to his Home above
10th
Cold morn, been a cold day. Ned saw Dr G. he said Avery wanted to stay so
Ned I guess was glad. went to work for C Warren to day noon. I have mended. N done work. K mended. Emma
wrote that her Father was failing. good many sick around with colds
11th Nice day, not as cold as yesterday. Although
this morn 10 below Zero. In forenoon E, L & Stevie hauled down stocks,
then E went to the Mills - Mary & Rufus have colds, none went to school. I
took care of milk & hens, then ironed. N done work
12th
Bright, not very cold. Eddie & Stevie hauled up little soft wood Lib
had headache. I have mended some hose & mittens N done work guess all are tired. I
am for one
13th Cloudy all day. E churned & hauled wood in forenoon then went to the Mills. to night he & N gone to Grange. I
took care of Butter & mended so has K. N cooked Stevie gone to C E meeting. Mr Page House burned Yesterday on the
Bangs lot, no one at home Ruth is yrs old to day
N got letter from F 18th
14th
Cloudy & rained some. Dr G dined with us, he done K's foot up. Eddie is lame, Dr says he has strained himself he first felt it when hauling rocks this fall. Heard that Dingley was dead, a loss to Congress.
I been mending. N cooked as usual, Mary helped
15th
Sunshine & clouds not very cold , Eddie, N & 8 children been to
church - Lucy Hodges called to see K How much I have thought of absent
friends when alone in my room no one to talk with
16th
Cloudy most all day. washed, cooked & mended E & boys hauled up wood in forenoon
then E went to the Mills & drove colt. find I get tired easy
17th Cloudy & little Sun, rained & snowed last night, but it is a bright
beautiful eve, wind blows little. Eddie
& K gone to the Fort to rehearse for an entertainment for Grange E
& boys winnowed beans in forenoon then E went down to F Ellis's then drove colt to K Mills. & N & K began
night dresses for twins. I mended beside taking care of milk & hens
18th
Nice day, quite cold this eve. I mended Pants for Eddie in forenoon, after
dinner E carried me down to Hatties her husband had Dr to day, is not as well, looks very yellow
how much I thought of H while there, seemed nearer to him N ironed
& sewed so did K, & Mary helped her mother
19th
Beautiful day. took care of milk & mended, N finished ironing &
cooked, & washed kitchen floor, so tired did not want any supper. Kate
went up to Annies this morn Willie brought her home this eve, W said F Lancaster had left the mill, also Mr Davis is
sick there with the grippe, had Dr Goodrich to day. I must go to bed
20th
Another nice day. Eddie & N went to a Grange meeting at the Fort. It was a union meeting from China, Vass & Albion N said over 200 dined there, had discussion - Ned & kate gone this eve Mrs Roscoe Heywoods daughter called. I
made Bread & cookies & mended must go to bed so good night
21st Beautiful day. Eddie churned, drove colt, after dinner he went to Town meeting. They voted not to have the water brought from Watt. the people over in Watt wanted Fairfield, Benton & Winslow to unite & have water brought but it wont help the farmers so they all turned out & voted against it. Kate went to Watt with her father N & Mary done work after taking care of Butter I swept my room. Nellies Uncle James Leighton stops here to night
Letter from Amanda 25th
" " Frank in Cuba 27th
Jan 1899
23rd
Nice day to wash. It was after six when I got up was awake a long time in night. Eddie
some better. N is a good nurse Stevie & K gone to Fort to
rehearse this eve E says he is a good deal better, hope he wont take cold -
I think it was the Pluersy Children called it Grippe
24th
Some cloudy in morn then sun shone, but at noon cloudy & has rained little & does to night. folks were going down to Mr Wms
to their annual gathering, but thought they would not meet - Eddie dressed & sit up part of day. he said to night he did not know but he had got the Grippe Charles Drummond is quite sick with it also Jo" Garlands wife C D was at Town meeting Sat" E saw him. I have mended
others done work Nell went down to school this afternoon
25th
Nice day. Eddie seems some better, sit up most of the day, but has lain down 3 or 4 times, gets tired easy. hope he wont get cold. Ned, Kate,
Stephen, Mary , Rufus & Ruth have gone down to the Mr Wms, as they
did not meet last night. tis as bright as day but quite cold. had a letter from Amanda she has had the Grippe, wish I could stop in & see
her. I have mended Kate is 21 yrs old to day & last year they went on a
sled Jo Reed put his horses on, the day K was 20 singular
26th
Cloudy snowed little. I have mended hose N & girls done work &
sewed. E says he is as hungry as a Bear.
hope he wont take cold. Ned came home to night I am glad as E wont
worry so much about the chores
27th
Clear, bright, windy day and a bright cold eve Kate went to Watt this morn
as Mrs C sent for her but she let her off to day as K wanted to go to Winslow to a County C E meeting N & girls done work I mended E is better hope he will remain so
28th
Another nice day, not quite as cold. bright eve Eddie says he is all right,
but I dont want him to out hope he wont get cold. E Warren called to see him this eve. he said Mrs Stewart is very sick if living is with her daughter in Chelsea Mass Mr Wm Lunt wife & Marcia are
sick, also Mrs King I dressed Butter & mended N & Mary done work
Ned got 2 horses shod. this eve gone after K
they rehearse to night
sent letter to Sue 30th
also one to Hinds in Portland
Jan 1899 Letter from Rufus 31
29th
Cloudy morn spit snow, but about 11 sun shone wind blew & to night tis quite cold.
Nell & 4 children went to Church. Mr Wms stops this eve, none but S gone. N
heard that Mr King had a shock last night . Ned has been at work on Pump
most all day. it froze up then he broke the handle, or something, went got
C Warren & they fixed it. I have been talking with Sue & Asa heard
that Sue Cushman was grandmother, sons wife had a son. how often I have
thought of H while all alone in my room
30th
Cloudy morn, sun shone little, stars shine to night Ned carried K to Watt
this morn, we washed few clothes. Hay pressers came about 2 PM 4 of them. so we have 16 in family to night. I
mended & N cooked
31st
Beautiful day. Eddie went to Barn at noon few minutes hope he did'nt get
cold Ned & Stevie went 3 times with hay I helped some & mended guess all are tired I am
Feb" 1899 Letter from F Feb 2nd
Saw in Paper that Mrs Stuart was buried the last day of Jan" died with her daughter in Chelsea Mass & brought to Winslow aged 83
1st
Beautiful day Eddie went out to the barn this forenoon. after dinner
he laid down awhile, has a good appetite. I helped some & mended. N & L went with hay 3 trips. Wm Coleman in this eve said he heard Mrs Lancaster not as well. guess N will be glad when Hay pressers are gone
2nd
Candlemas day. Bright & clear all day, quite cold in morn Hay pressers got done & left about 10 & boys finished hauling their hay
- good job done. N & M cooked swept & wiped windows I mended beside taking care of milk & hens.
while reading F's letter, I thought of H if living how anxious he would be
3rd Sun
shone few minutes in morn then it has been cloudy all day. began to snow
about 1 PM & does this eve N & M done work, ironed some &
washed kitchen floor I have mended. Eddie thinks he took little cold
yes" & perhaps ate too much. Mrs Wm Pall died 20th Of Jan" age
81
4th
Snowed most all day, but sun came out about 4 PM and Neddie went after K. E
says his head feels better to day but he can not read much. N & M done
work. I have mended boys done chores & cut & sawed some wood. " O for a closer walk with God" is my
prayer
5th Nice day. Nell & 5 children went to Church. Stephen Abbott called to night, was here to tea, was glad to see him for he was so kind to his mother. Nell heard that Mrs Z Heywood was sick. May I be ready when my turn comes. how much I have thought of H while writing to Rufus
Sent letter to Rufus 6th
also one to Asenath
Letter from Frank 8th
Feb" 1899
6th Nice
day to wash. water dropped from eaves.
had a large wash. Ned carried K to Watt" this morn then he got horse shod after
dinner he & L got 2 loads hay from upper barn. Eddie does not gain very
fast
7th
Another nice day. Eddie says he feels better to day, not very strong. Boys got 3 loads down. Nell, Ruth
& Rufus went to the Mills. Ruth had a tooth out; churned must go to bed
8th
Cloudy morn began to snow about 10 & does this eve Eddie has'nt been out doors been so cold, he has not lain down to
day. Nell ironed & cooked, I mended Pants and overalls, finished E's
stockings & took up pair for Ned to foot. Boys hauled down 2 loads hay,
then it snowed
9th Cleared off in the night Beautiful morn & been a
bright day but wind has blown some. to night quite cold. Eddie went to barn
in forenoon, Lib has headache. Ned & C Thomas been in the woods
cutting. Stevie had a stich take him in his hip is quite lame, they tell
him it is grip, & Mary had headache did'nt eat any supper. N finished
ironing, I have mended all day. Mr
L Skillins & wife called. If it is for the best hope children will keep
well
10th
Bright clear cold day. C Thomas, Lib & Ned in woods. Stevie is better so he & his father & Rufus done the Chores to night Nell & M have cooked & sewed all day.
I have mended hose, leggings & mittens have not seen but 1 team go by Mr A
Hodges wind blew last night & to day
11th
very cold morn. Boys shoveled on road forenoon then cut wood. C Thomas worked for himself. Ned went to Watt" after K she says some of the
Drs think it is not the Small Pox at Watt. others do Nell & M done work I mended
12th
Sunshime & clouds. Nell & 4 children went to Church N went in to
see Mr Lunt. she said he looked very feeble
should not be surprised to hear that he was dead any time. Mr Wms stopped here to tea & Katie
went down with him as the Lady she sews with had work she wanted to finish by Wends" thought she should come up
then. she was vaccinated a week ago & her arm may be sore. Eddie &
N thought she better not go down. Mr Wms thought there would be no danger. I have washed dishes & read but feel tired.
have thought of absent friends
13th Cloudy morn, began to snow about 10 AM & has ever since & does this eve. wind blows hard, sounds lonely. wish every person in the world was as comfortable as we are to night,but we know not of the morrow C Thomas came in morn, they worked till about we washed part of clothes, then I mended. E went to Barn in morn. Stevie went to Mill this morn. This is Frank's birthday 23 yrs old it seems like a dream & now he is in Cuba
This has been a long lonesome day to me & when I come into my room no one to talk with will go to bed
Letter from Rufus with a check 16th
for part pay for th Crosby monument $100
wanted to put on one line "The Orphans friend".
Feb" 1899 sent letter to Eugene Smith 20
also to Amanda
Letter from Sue 20th
15 Bright morn. good
day to dry clothes . N finished washing all dry & in. Ned & L worked on road all day, horses 1/2 day I have mended & knit little. How
much I have thought of H
16th
Beautiful day. about 10 AM Eddie went to Watt" got K got back about 1
PM all right. Ned & L on road all day on the cross road & down on
the river Horses 1/2 day - while at the tea table Eddie Hodges came after
Ned said there was a chance at th Holl" Mills, so he went down with him as he wanted to go. Eddie has helped do chores, been to the brook twice as the pump has failed think
he is tired I mended & made pair of sleeves put in Neds shirt. ironed little then N did th rest. think
all better go to bed
17th Nice warm day. Eddie & N went to the Mills.
C Thomas & L been cutting wood. I dressed Butter & cut out a
waist Dr Goodrich called & vaccinated Stevie, Mary, Rufus, Ruth &
twins. Dr Bessey & Goodrich go round in Winslow to vaccinate all
18th
Very mild day. C Thomas & L cut wood in forenoon then they shoveled
some & Eddie broke a road into the woods & hauled out little 3 times. Eddie
did'nt load or unload but went said to night he was some tired. Thomas is
done for the present he has worked days Ned came up with an Abbott boy
19th Another mild day. There was no
meeting. Mr Wms wrote up to
see about it what the people thought of about his coming up Amos H came
down to let us know Eddie & N went up to Annies she has a young
daughter born 18th she
has a Mrs Baker from Albion with her Nell staid all day Eddie carried Ned down most 4 as he
works by night this week then E went got N I have written to E Smith &
Amanda
20th
Beautiful day to wash. K cut wrapper for her mother I helped till about 2 then wrote to Rufus.
Eddie & boys been getting up wood think E is pretty tired guess all are, I am
21st Another nice day. Eddie & boys got up some wood in forenoon then he & Kate went to Watt". K got yds of cloth different kinds they are selling cheap; after dinner Lib & Rufus cleaned out henhouse. N cooked & ironed Mary helped. Eddie was vaccinated I sewed on my waists - Hanes has been in my mind all day
sent letter to Rufus 22 Letter from F 22
Letter from Kate Burnham to night 27th saying
Feb" 1899 that Asa died the 20th I had a letter from Sue
just a week before she said they had a new Dr & he thought he could help him. May Sue trust & lean on Jesus who stickith closer than a brother
got letter from F in Cuba he thinks they will start for Savannah soon 28
22nd
Cloudy morn began to rain before noon. Eddie & boys got 3 loads wood before it rained much. Stevie carried his mother up to Annies afternoon. went after her to night. I finished my waists & made an apron. K
got her mothers dress most done
23rd
Beautiful day. Eddie & boys got up wood
Neddie came home this morn. his arm where he was vaccinated is sore
& made him sick. Kate went up to Annies this morn. I have mended hose & mittens, N
cooked, washed sitting room floor & mended Mary & Ruth helps good deal, but Mary's leg quite sore
24th
Bright sunny day. Eddie & boys finished getting up their hard wood had about cords then E went
to the Mills carried K to Mr Blakneys going to get Alice to show her about cutting me a I sewed
wrapper. Nellie
& Ruth done work as Mary is sick, has not been down stairs to day, so is Rufus he has lain on Lounge all day, so did M has'nt ate anything to day, till to night a small piece
of toast he looks very red Neddie has been mending tin pans & dishes. I called him the tinker
25th
Another nice, bright day & a beautiful eve. seems as though I would
like to go out. Eddie has'nt felt very well nor Mary or Rethel, he did'nt
eat any supper. Stevie got Kate. he heard that Charles Foss was driving
his oxen, a chain broke, flew, hit him in the eye & put it out. I feel
sorry for him. I dressed Butter, washed some dishes. N is maid of all work
26th
Bright morn then clouded up. only Stevie & Kate went to church as the
others are lame in arms caused by vaccination. E & N called up to
Annies - met C & Ida Jones they had been over to Joan's she is at home been their a week & I am glad for she
told me she rather die at home. L & K went up this eve but Mr Wms went home
27th It
has ben a long stormy day, but cleared off before the sun set. we washed
part of clothes. Kate put my wrapper together I sewed little. got letter from
Kate Burnham
28th
Bright windy day. N & L finished washing, clothes all dry & in. wind blows hard this eve I have sewed some so has K Stephen Hodges in a little while this afternoon has'nt been able to work for a
few days - arm sore many quite sick. Eddie been down to C Drummonds, heard
that 3 children on sand Hill had died with Small Pox. Hope it wont spread
if for the best No one can imagine my feelings while writing to Sue to day a Dream
sent letter to Sue March 1st
1st Nice
day but quite windy. I have sewed. we finished my wrapper& K worked on
Ruths Eddie went over to mill & Nellie took Pearl called to see Joan she is well.
Dr G was in & vaccinated Ruth, Ralph & Stevie, they did'nt take first time & left something for Ned,
he dont gain very fast. Roscoe Heywood told E his mother sit in chair all
the time. did'nt lie down at all. If
it is the will of my Heavenly Father hope I shall not live long to be waited on will
say " Not my will but Thine O Lord be done"
2nd
Beautiful morn. Eddie carried me up to Sue Crosbys this morn, came after me
about 4 PM, had a good visit. Nell ironed after dinner. K went to K Mills had tooth
filled E said to night " I dont see what makes me so tired" I think he is quite unwell
3rd
Cloudy all day, snowed little, not very cold. I mended hose, mittens&
sewed little. N & Mary done work.
K cut dress for Mary & sewed. She & Ned gone to Grange. Eddie is quite lame went saw Dr Webber at K Mills. he told E he could help him. E
strained himself has a breach. I hope he will be careful L & Stevie been sawing wood. S
gone up to C E meeting
4th
Snowed little all day, melted as it came. N & M done work K been up to Annies. Ned went to
mill in morn. After dinner E went
got Butter Box Martha Lunt is 75 yrs old to day over saw Dr again.
L sawed wood Churned & I mended
Belle James & little girl came up this eve. Ned & K went to Grange last night.
I have thought of Sue a great deal & of H
5th
Snowed this morn, then rained. no meeting.
Eddie carried he
goes in to night Ned down to Hollinsworth this afternoon, met Mr Wms coming up. E told him it was so
stormy they did'nt open church. Mr Wms
turned round. said he set out not to come. It is very foggy this eve. I feel tired have read good deal. E
heard there were new cases of S Pox in Watt"
6th
Cleared off, stars shone before 10 last night. washed, clothes dry &
in. K cut her a wrapper. I worked Button holes on Marys dress it is done. Eddie went to the Dr's again, hope he can help him, if it is for the best for he
is needed in his family. Nell must be tired . when E came home, Ned came with him he
worked little while last night - was sick; dizzy & vomited. his Boss
told him to come home & he should have a chance when he got better - so he came up to K Mills
7th Cloudy morn, began to snow about 10 AM & has all day. It has been a windy blustering day. we have had 3 good meals & plenty to day Nell ironed. K worked on her wrapper I have mended. E & boys done chores-Stevie dont feel just right nor Ralph their arms are sore
sent Letter to Linton Hinds 13th
Kate got letter from Rufus 17
March 1899
8th
Sunshine & clouds wind has blown all day, quite a March day. Eddie
carried K to Watt" this forenoon as Mrs Clarkin wrote & wanted her. quite
bad traveling. after dinner Eddie Ned & L broke roads. N & girls done work, I mended
hose have not felt well for I ate too hearty supper last night. was sick
all night. a House & stable above C Piper's burned last night
9th
Sunshine & clouds. Eddie & boys done chores. L sawed wood. Stevie
is better. N & girls done work & sewed, & I sewed & knit
little E saw Dr again: Mabel & Kate Hodges got upset in
dooryard and horse ran away up to Benton. Geo" went after it horseback
& caught it, coming up the hill. it went across upper bridge so down
10th
Beautiful day. Eddie, wife & Pearl went out to Gustavus Abbotts this morn took dinner found Ellen there got home
about Ned gone to Grange
1/2 past 4 I mended E's old frock & made some
cookies. Mary & Ruth done work. Ralph
not very well
11th
Sunshine & clouds. E churned then drove colt. at night got K she said Mrs Meader was dead(Mrs Martin Guptill's sister) buried at Watt also that Alice Blakney was sewing for Mrs C
To day is the anniversary of Sue's wedding day, also of Fred's
12th
Cloudy, rained little. Eddie, N, K, S. M & Ruth went to Church Mr Wms called on his way home few minutes. E carried K down
right after meeting. Mary went with them, got back before dark. Eddie called in to L Hodges in forenoon, said he looked badly. has'nt sit up for 2 days , but got up to day
13th
Clouds & sunshine. washed. clothes
dry & in. quite windy. Eddie & Ned been to Town Meeting. Selectmen Alden Bassett.Sidney Fuller & Mr Smith. Supervisor Mr Taylor Coll". Percy
Hodges broke his leg to day. E & N rode out this eve
14th
Nice day. Eddie & N went over to L Skillins in afternoon took tea & spent the eve: Ned is'nt very well. E went to see
Dr. I have mended.
15th
Cloudy most all day. E & N & Pearl went out to Ora Crosby's this morn; got home before dark. I helped Mary & mended hose. Ned
has'nt eaten anything to day.
16th
Snowed last night, has to day some, been cloudy all day Ned is'nt well at
all, dont have any appetite. N & Mary done work. I sewed , finished dress for P. E
is driving Colts this eve. E has gone to Watt. Odd Fellows from several towns meet he said
were there. did'nt get home till most 3 this morn
17th Nice day but a cold morn. E churned, drove colts & had Dr G come up to see Ned; he dont seem to gain much. Eddie & N gone down to the Grange. Stevie gone to C E meeting. Mr Wms & wife gone up Mr Blaisdell called
Letter from Sue 20th
March 1899 also one " Linton H
Letter from Asenath 21st
Also one " Eugene Smith & N one from F in Geo"
Letter from Amanda 24
19th
Cloudy, snowed & rained. Eddie, & Mary & Ruth went to Church. Mr Struthers of Gardiner exchanged with Mr Wms only 19 out, he said only 14 out at the Fort. Dr in to see Ned - he said it was poison from being vaccinated. It has been a long day to me . O I
miss H so much
20th
Nice bright day to wash. although wind has blown very hard clothes dry
& in. I sewed & knit some. Dr
was in Ned seems little better, but he looks thin & sick, to night Nell
brought him in some toast & jelly & cup of tea did'nt let him know, and he ate it said the jelly tasted good. hope he will get better soon - O I must go to bed
21st
Bright but quite cold. Eddie been driving Colts boys sawing wood. N ironed cooked & sewed. I sewed & mended. E heard that Almarin Richards was quite sick.
a world of change. It is my prayer (if it is God's will) that I may
not live to need the care that my brother Wm does. H & A at rest
22nd
Cloudy stormy day Dr G & his driver dined with us Ned seems little better, ate little but dont have any appetite E & N &
Stevie went up to the church to the funeral of old Mr Lord. this afternoon
I sewed & mended & thought of absent friends also why am I spared;
may it be for some good
23rd
Cloudy all day. this eve Stevie went to the office when he came in he said
it snowed like great guns N & girls done work. I mended
& sewed on Pillow Slips. Eddie & L went to the Depot in afternoon
& got some Phosphate. Ned did'nt get up till this afternoon. has'nt eaten anything to day except a raw egg beat up & put into milk. he looks poor
24th
Cloudy morn snowed little, cleared away, been a nice day. about 11 Mr
Blaisdell & man came with Monument. After dinner, E went with them & put it on the base & I am glad but more
than glad that it is paid for; thanks to Rufus L After
dinner E carried some barley over to Savage for seed. Stevie gone up to C E
meeting. saw Mr Wms go up
wish I could go Ned took 1 egg in milk
hope he will get better soon.
25th Nice bright day but quite cold morn also cold this eve. E been driving colts & went after K, N & girls cooked & done work I took care of milk & mended and made pair Pillow Slips Dr in says about Ned it is a bad case of blood poisoning hope Dr will help him
sent letter to Wilmer 27th
got a letter from someone in Savannah 1st saying that Frank was sick in the Hospital said light attack Typhoid fever N sent letter to F 2
March 1899
26th
Bright morn then clouded up, has spit snow . E gone down with K. E & 4 children went to Church E said about 50 out . many are sick, Mr Wms stops this
eve wish I was near I have written to Wilmer & read . my head aches
little will go to bed. Stevie said about 25 out this eve
27th
Sunshine & Clouds, wind has blown. clothes dry & in Eddie went over
to the Dr's this afternoon, to night he has gone over to Odd Fellows meeting. he has'nt been over this winter Dr was in
to see Ned. says he is better. he ate some little crackers, toast
& took cup of tea also through the day has taken little flour browned gruel L
& S finished sawing hard wood two yrs ago to day L broke his leg, Rethel cut his hand on an axe to day
28th
Sunshine & clouds. E hauled 3 loads hay from upper barn. after dinner he carried me up to Annies came after me about 4 & to night has
gone to Oakland, union meeting N & girls done work & N ironed
part. Stevie gone up to a sociable at Hall.
Mr Wms & wife called on their way up
29th Rained in forenoon. about 4 snowed little . It is cold & freezing this eve wind blows. Dr in told Ned he thought now if he was careful he would pick up fast he has been here 8 times, is'nt coming again unless something new comes up. N finished ironing I mended Eddie has gone to bed did'nt get home till 1 this morn
30th
Nice bright morn but wind blew quite hard but about 1/2 past 8 Eddie & I started for Mr Wms very good sleighing for this time
of year. little after 4 he came after me had a good visit, but am
very tired to night
31st Nice
day. Mary & Ruth spent the day over to Mr Skillins I called down to Hattie Hodges Mr H looks badly but seems in good spirits E
been Doctoring Old Perhaps he is very lame
Apl 1st
Nice bright day. Eddie has been doctoring old Perhaps Ned been to Barn they worked on road ^
gone after Kate. I have sewed, made 4 Pillow slips N & girls
cooked & washed floor
2nd Nice
day but quite cold for the time of year. Eddie & 5 children, K, S, M,
Rufus & Ruth Mabel H called Ned
is a good deal better, been to barn. Mr Wms called & K went down with him. Should like to
know how F is to night. but I trust & hope for the best.
3rd Nice day to wash. Clothes dry & in. Eddie been to see Dr & saw a man that came from Savannah said F was getting along very well was in the Hospital but we dont know. If it was'nt for hope the heart would be dead
Letter from F the 7th dated the 4th
Apl 1899 Sent letter to Sue 10th
Letter from F 11th
4th Nice
bright day. some go in Sleigh & others in wagons Mr Oliver was here from Freedom in a sleigh & Eddie went to the Fort on his
jumper. Rufus went down to Mr Wms
to stay a few days. Eddie saw Sam Jackins, he saw F the day before he left. said F seemed to have all the care. had
a female nurse. Nice bed with a white Spread on it poor boy wish he was at
home but "God knows Best
5th
another bright day. C Thomas cut some logs S helped E wants few fence boards. N
finished ironing & cooked I made a sheet & began a nightdress for N E heard that Eliza (Grant) Crosby slipped on the floor and broke her hip. Sad - I hope nothing of that kind will happen to me - if is the will of my
Heavenly Father - how much I have thought of H
6th Nice
bright, day but quite cold. C Thomas helped & will get done to night. Ned seems quite smart been down to the mill on the Sled with his Father. Mary went up to Mrs Taylor's with K this morn staid little while. N & girls done work then sewed. I
finished Sleeves to N's nightdress & mended S & R's pants E says
good deal snow in woods
7th
Another nice day, but snow does not waste very fast. Ned went to
blacksmiths got horses shod. Mr L Skillins, wife & 3 girls been here to
day. took dinner with us, but as he has his chores to do, went home before
tea had a pleasant visit N & Mary got dinner & I washed dishes S
gone up to C E meeting
8th This morn when I got up it was snowing hard & ground white. about 9
commensed to rain & did till after dinner Ned churned & helped me
about the Butter. about 2 Eddie carried Box Butter to Depot, saw the Dr then went to Watt got K. very muddy. F wrote he was doing
nicely.
9th Nice
day quite cool. bad travelling. E says snow is 5 feet deep side of road out
on the hill, but we saw the first Robin this morn on top of the oak tree. E,
N & 4 children been to Church. I have been talking with Sister Sue far
away been reading & thinking of friends "Not lost but gone before".
10th
Another nice day to wash. K worked on waist for Nell Town meeting at Benton to see about Bridge
11th
Nice bright day. E & boys worked on road. N cooked & ironed some. K sewed
on her Mothers waist. I sewed on my night dresses. Mr A Hodges & wife spent the eve here & almost 9 oclock Mr Dowden &
Ketchum came with horses had'nt
been to supper, stop here to night
12th Sun shone bright when I got up, soon clouded up. Mr D & K left about 9 this morn & took the horses that E has wintered, or about 4 months at 12.00 per month. N finished ironing. K finished N waist then worked on her skirt & I sewed. E & N been down to C Warren's just got home 1/2 past 9 he says it snows hard must go to bed
letter from Amanda 14th with check from G
Apl 1899 Letter from F 15th saying he sit up 1 hour, had some milk toast
letter from F 18th he was dressed sit up
most all day the 15th
13th
Nice day after a snow storm. snow that came last night has all disappeared. N has cleaned back chamber K sewed. I dressed Butter & sewed, Mr Brann from Augusta, (Mc" Agent) dined with us then he & Eddie went out back to see a man . Rufus not very well to night I have
a little cold. K Mary & Ruth gone down to James this eve
14th
Nice day, clouded up towards night looked like rain the most spring like
day we have had. N cooked then went into attic. K sewed & helped her mother. I
finished my night D's & mended
15th
Warm bright day. Eddie went over to see Dr to night has gone to Corner also
Nell. K has sewed. I mended hose . thought
good deal of absent friends
16th
Nice bright forenoon, then clouded up looks like rain Eddie & 5
children went to Church K went then E carried K to Watt got back before dark. no
meeting this eve Roscoe H said his Mother not as well. Gangrene had set in. if it was me I should want Eddie to stay
with me but we are not all alike- Hope I shall be ready to go
17th
Nice day to wash quite windy clothes all dry &in just before tea time
who should come but Mr Ketchum and a Mr Morrison from Michigan with 4 horses, 2 teams they stop here to night Eddie & Ned went to Depot got a Mowing Machine to night E gone to the K Mills to the Lodge they invited Clinton Lodge. Think N is tired, I am
18th
Another nice day. N & L washed six Blankets then N & M cleaned
middle chamber. Eddie worked in garden trimming apple trees & fixing
Rhubarb. Men left this morn, went out to James Hodges sold a machine I ironed some & mended. have'nt felt very well to day did'nt
sleep very well Ned been to Watt saw Dr. he gave him some medicine
19th
Spring like day. I churned & mended N & M done work & cleaned
up stairs. E got 2 loads cedar rails of Sue Crosby for stakes in forenoon when he & Stevie went to Depot got 2 M Machines 3 more then E's
an agent & sells them It has been a long day to me. I dont know why - am tired guess all are
20th Nice day but cooler. cold last night clouded up towards night, & boys says it rained little this eve. Eddie been over twice to Depot. got all machines (six) home all been busy. N & M cleaned some. Ruth has'nt been very well E & N & P gone up to Annie's how much I have thought of friends, "Not lost but gone before
Letter from F 22 Apl 1899
E sowed first Peas 22nd
sent letter to Asenath 24th
Letter from F 22
E planted few potatoes
school began 24
the 25th the first Teacher from Watt
Miss Atwood
21st
Nice Spring day. Eddie got 2 loads rails then harrowed. Ned got colt shod then went on the neck. his
colt reared & broke a shill to his gig. after dinner carried it to K
Mills to night gone down to the Grange.
Mary has'nt been down stairs to day. head ache & sore throat. N
& R done work & cleaned some. I made cookies & mended Eddie says he is tired, guess all are I am for one if I dont do much
22nd
Beautiful day. Mr Blaisdell brought a man & he finished the monument & we paid him in full and I am so
glad; thanks to Rufus. Nell has baked & brewed & washed dishes.
Mary is quite unwell, very sore throat, hope she will be better tomorrow
23rd
Another nice day. Eddie & 3 children went to church & what to their
surprise when they got there to find Frank. he came into Watt" this
morn, rode up on Fuller's milk cart. took dinner, then came up with them to
church. he looks tired. Mary
is better. K & Ned got some May flowers was going to send some to F but
he is at home once more & all are glad
24th
Nice day to wash. clothes dry & in
Eddie been harrowing all day. Lib gone to Watt". Stevie, Ruth
& twins been to school, hope Mary will be able to soon Ned carried K to
Watt this morn got F's trunk& he has been showing us things he got in Cuba & shells he picked up on shore. think he is glad to get home
25th
Very warm day. Churned then E harrowed
Lib got back before noon then he & Eddie picked rocks in upper field. Ned
painted a Sled, went to K Mills F went up to Annie's took dinner I ironed N & M done work
26th
Last night was a dark windy. a Blind was loose & E got up & shut
it. I did'nt sleep very well rained
little this morn, was cloudy till about 11 then sun shone been a nice afternoon. Eddie
& L been up to Mr Coleman plowed & harrowed this afternoon
Matt" Hodges came this morn to shear sheep Ned not very well, has sore
throat. F & S gone up to Reading Club
hope F wont take cold. N & M done work I mended hose & helped some, have felt rather lazy
27th Nice warm day. Matt got sheep done before noon had 41 E Pd 3.28. E & L picked rocks & harrowed. N & M cleaned front chamber. I mended F & N went to Watt & went to see Dr G but he was gone all quiet as it is Fast day how changed from former days when all went to Church sent Box Butter to Old Town 28th
Apl 1899 Eddie planted early Corn 29th first Letter from Sue May 1st
Letter from Rufus he was in Iowa 4th
29th
Another warm day. E & boys put in some corn & picked rocks &
harrowed. Ned went to mill then painted sleds N & M cooked . Joan & I
mended & I knit some guess all are tired. Eddie gone to Clinton this
eve Odd Fellows invited
30th
Warm summer day. In forenoon Eddie, Joan & I went down to the cemetery.
first time I have been down since Monument was placed there. a fitting
tribute to those who lie there. May I be as ready they were Eddie & 8 children been to Church, quite a good No" out & to night
E has gone down with K & carried Joan home
May 1st
Very warm day. we washed white clothes, sock & mittens quite windy but
warm all dry & in E & L picked rocks & harrowed in forenoon,
then cleared upper barn floor, as he sold his hay up there to Mr Blaisdell of Clinton for 4.50 & he hauls it to
Depot. I am tired & my feet ache badly
2nd
Cooler, cloudy most all day. just before noon rained very little. Eddie worked for C Warren. L
threshed some yellow eyed beans Ned helped his mother wash some in forenoon drove colt little F went to the Mills got screen for Hen house, to night gone over to S Fullers his mother went over to
K Heywoods F stops there to night
3rd A
sad day to many caused by the bursting of a Digester at the Paper Mill. Charles
Skillins & a man from N B instantly killed & a Mr Cain hurt badly. It
says to us all "Be ye also ready. Nell & Ned washed blankets and
colored clothes & N finished cleaning store room. think she must be
tired for I am. mended some hose & chored Eddie & L spread
dressing, then he & Mr Coleman watched at Mrs Skillins
4th
Quite cool E said it froze quite hard last night. He & L spread
dressing in forenoon, then he & F went to funeral of C S a crowd there E
one of bearers Mr Wms attended.
I did not go as I thought I could not hear N & L washed several
pairs Pants. I mended
5th Nice
day but cool nights Eddie harrowed L picked rocks N done Eddie
N,F & Ned gone to Grange work. I
mended all day. the other man that was killed buried to day. Mr Wms was at Palmers
6th Another warm day. Mr Dowden called & E Pd Bal on Harrow so that is paid. Mr Blaisdell called took the colt. N has cooked all day & washed floors. I have mended Eddie sowed oats & grass seed & harrowed them in. F put in some Beets, Cucumbers, squash Radishes, & lettuce. Ned & L fixed fence. F got K all busy
sent letter to Amanda 8th
May 1899 Letter from Fannie B 8th
Letter from Amanda with check from G 13th
7th Nice
day. Eddie, Nell & 7 children went to church. after tea Rufus & his
mother & Pearl carried K to the Mills then she goes down on cars. Ned
went out got 10 fish had them for supper to night I have written to Amanda
washed dishes feel tired
8th Nice
day to wash, quite cool this eve. Eddie rolled his oats & harrowed on
ground for Barley. F went to Watt got back at noon, thinks of going to work
for Gilpatrick
9th
Another nice day. N washed colored clothes. then cooked F went to the Mills
got some Oilcloth for front entry then put it down. It looks nice. I moved things out, took up some tacks, Ned helped me, I took up stair carpet & S & Eddie
sowed some Barley, the first. Hay pressers came to the upper Barn board at
the corner; I must go to bed
10th
Bright nice day. F & his Mother went to the Mills in morn & to
night after tea called on Teacher. Eddie & L picked rocks & harrowed. being
Arbor day school did'nt keep only 1/2 day. Stevie thinned Blackberries
& piled some wood in Shed . I ironed some & cleaned front stairs. feel very tired heard that a man
was drowned at the Fort
11th Quite a cool morn, but a bright day. Eddie
sowed some grain & grass seed for George Hodges & harrowed it & then harrowed at home. Ned & L fixed fence & planted little Corn & few Potatoes. N done work. I churned , & helped washed dishes
12th Rained little last night sunshine & clouds to day Eddie L & Ned picked rocks down in pasture.
Nell finished ironing & cooked I have mended. Mr brought 53 apple trees. E paid dollars hope
they will live & do well. E & Nell called up to Lavinia Roundys
last night
13th Nice day. Eddie & boys been doing little of everything harrowing, planting k
little corn & few potatoes. all been busy in house. F set out
some Plum trees back of the house, & went after K heard that John
Spaulding died 3 weeks ago. also that Mr Davis & Belle Seavey were
married the 10th live in
the North house or Staple under the hill
14th
Bright but quite a cool day. little fire in my room only 10 went from here to Church. Mr
& Mrs Wms stopped here to tea. Nell & Ruth carried K to
the Mills then she was going down on the cars. Quite a little fire on on
the neck but have got control of it
15th Nice day to wash, had to haul water. Boys & L have set out apple trees , hope they will live I have written to Sue. E harrowed. I must go to bed, I am so tired
sent letter to Sue 16th
sent Box Butter to Old Town 24th
May 1899
16th
Another nice day. in forenoon E worked on Potato ground, afternoon went
with 2 loads hay. boys & Lib planted Potatoes. F churned & worked Butter & helped his Mother wash flannels & think
N must be tired
17th
Bright day but quite cool this eve. Eddie been 4 trips with hay & I
have ironed. Sue Cushman & Mrs F Burnham called was very glad to see them. It
seemed almost like seeing Sue for Sue C & Mary both think good deal of Sue & we Talked all the time about her
18th
Cloudy cold day. Eddie went with last load of hay had little over 24 tons
got 5.50 a ton very low but there was great deal of Clover in it. afternoon
he harrowed for Corn Ned F & L been fixing fence. Nell cooked as usual & cleaned upper hall & mended I mended all day. F went to Watt in
Cars in morn did'nt stop long. must go to bed as I had the Cramp in my feet
last night did'nt sleep very well & got to thinking so good night
19th
Dark cloudy rained little & does this eve. Eddie & L harrowed corn
ground to get the witch grass out in forenoon then it rained little & E & Ned put some Mc rakes together & to night E N, F & Ned gone to grange. N done work & mended, put down stair carpet .
I mended it, also Pants for F & Rufus
20th
Cloudy all day & rained some. grass looks green but it has been a long,
lonely day. Eddie & boy chored finished up wood in shed & got in
some & piled up some N cooked. I
dressed Butter & washed dishes my arms are quite lame will go to bed as it was most 11 last night when I went to
bed. how I have missed Hanes to day
21st
Cloudy & rained little. E, N, S, Rufus & Mary went to Church but
few out as it rained. No meeting this eve.
must go to bed
22nd
Nice day to wash. Dora Dow, Nells niece, came yesterday. Eddie & boys fixed fence in forenoon then E went to the Mills. Mrs A Hodges & Miss Atwood the
Teacher called to night. It is bright but quite cold am tired will go to bed if not to sleep
23rd
Bright forenoon. after dinner Nell & Nora started for Watt" but
before they got there they had quite a shower. it sprinkled little here. Eddie harrowed in forenoon then C Warren with a planter, helped him plant his
yellow corn. Ruth came home at noon. I have been busy all day. F laid piece of floor on walk in Shed & steps, is busy
24th Nice day quite warm. Eddie got some strawberry plants up to Mr Reed's, they set out part of them after school Stevie planted some Pop Corn. F, S, Mary & Nora gone up to Reading Club. Nell has cooked all day. I dressed Butter & mended & packed Box for O. Eddie bought wagon of Mr Knowlton sold old one to him for 8 dollars & gave note for 67 next Feb"
Letter from Asenath 26th
May
25th
Beautiful day. Eddie & L picked rocks all day. Ned helped C Warren plant Corn part of the day, then helped his father. Nora & I have kept house & taken care of Pearl Nell & Stevie been at the Church to help clean it all tired
26th
Another nice day. Eddie L & Ned picked rocks & harrowed. Nell took up her Carpet & cleaned some & done work. F carried me up to Elizas about 10 came after me about 4 & I was glad to get
home for I was tired. heard that Hannah A Moore was at Mrs G Reeds sick. H June Hopkins is at Eliza B's with her daughter.
she brought the remains of her husband to Hampden & buried him. they
return as her daughter is in the Post Office at Kansas City salary 700 a year. Henrietta
Hinds was there sewing - must go to bed as my head aches
27th
Cloudy most all day, began to rain about 4PM & Ned & Nora started for Watt after K F set out Tomato plants Eddie &
boys planted Potatoes & picked few rocks. F oiled the floors. how many times I have thought of H while in my room mending socks
28th
Dark Rainy day or part of it. when Mr Wms
came up it did'nt rain & about 5 PM sun shone bright & set clear. F
went to Watt about noon in the cars soldiers had a sermon Eddie & K
carried Nora out home where she lives, got back about six. Stevie went to
Church only 16 out very muddy. Ned has gone down to C Warren's to night going to work for him
29th
Nice cool day to wash & quite cold to night. F carried K down this
morn. Eddie & L worked on early Corn
L hoed school did'nt keep so Stevie helped his Mother wash for we had a large wash. I am tired think N should be
30th
Cloudy morn. F started for Watt about 8, as he was one of the committee to go to Oakland to decorate the grave of
a man that was in the Battery died at Augusta had Typhoid fever Eddie, N
& all the children went this afternoon. N said she never saw so many
people at once. I have mended E's vest & Pants & baked some cookies, am very tired. Stevie has come home, said while soldiers were at the Park F fainted Men carried him out of the ranks, but he got over it & went back again so
Eddie has gone down to get him. there is an address this eve hope they wont
stop; they did & said it was very good
31st Quite
cool in early morn. Eddie carried F out to Oakland to work for Cross &
they wore their overcoats, but when E got home about 1 PM it was very warm. F
churned, I dressed Butter, washed dishes then ironed some am very tired. N cooked & ironed some
June 1st Very warm day. Eddie & L picked rocks & harrowed. N cooked & finished ironing, & put away Fur Coats. I mended hose & took care of Milk & chickens. George Reynolds daughter was buried to day at the Fort must go to bed for I did'nt sleep very well last night
Sent Box Butter to Old Town June 1st
Lady had little colt June 5
June 2nd
Another warm day. Churned, sent a Box to Oldtown & mended some. N &
Rufus went to Watt this morn, heard K had Tonsilitis but she was better going to work in afternoon E harrowed some & he & L worked in garden; Peas blossomed Caterpillars very
thick Stevie gone to C E meeting
3rd Very
warm day. Eddie harrowed & he & L picked rocks, planted little
Pack" Corn, also one of Beans. gone after K to night Mary went with
him N has cooked all day, I cleaned my room besides taking care of Milk,
hens & chickens am very tired & lame
4th Not
quite as warm. Eddie & 5 children went to Church, good many out. 2 families moved into Mr King's house, they were out Frank came home last night about
on his wheel forgot his key to his trunk so this morn went out &
got it as his clothes were in his trunk gone back to night as it looks like rain. He
liked well E has gone down with K hope she wont take cold as she had a very sore throat last week. Ruth gone with them, Stevie stopped at Annies
5th
Sunshine & clouds with very little sprinkling. washed part of clothes. Eddie got G Horn's planter & C Thomas helped him
Pearl 2 yrs old to day plant Beans was here most 2 hours. I made 2 coarse towels last night E
& Ruth met F in W his wheel had given out so they carried him to Oakland. Stevie
said there were 45 out to meeting last eve * Mr Wms talked on
temperance; I was glad
6th Very
warm day but cooler this eve. churned but did'nt make it up. N & L
washed some. I hemmed tablecloth & made 2 towels & mended Rufus
pants. E heard that Mr S Merrill at K Mills was dead. I must go to bed as I did'nt sleep very well last night. N had head ache this afternoon.
7th
Cloudy not as warm, little fire in sitting room to night. Eddie plowed for
C Warren in forenoon then went to K mills to the funeral of Simeon Merrill. The
Methodist man that married him 35 yrs ago attended the funeral he, Mr M was
a member of several began shirt for E organisations: great many there. N washed some. I ironed part of clothes then N finished; I have thought O so
much of H
8th
Cloudy morn, then sun shone & very warm, but this eve quite cool Mr
Brann dined with us then he & Eddie went to Vass" sold a
got back before dark.
9th Clouds & sunshine. E went to Watt" in morn to see Brann Stevie gone to C E meeting after dinner went again took Mary, Ruth, Stevie & L to a Circus as he had promised them; got home about six I finished shirt for E & mended N cleaned house in forenoon as M & R did'nt go to school then cooked & washed floors. Teacher called after school about 4
Sent Box Butter to Oldtown June 14
June 1899
set milk in cellar at night first time 14th
10th
Quite a warm day but chilly this eve. Eddie churned then cultivated corn, gone after K to night N has cooked & brewed all day. I dressed Butter, washed shelves in milk room down cellar & mended hose
besides taking care of milk & chickens. I find that I get tired, Is'nt
it strange Lib & Stevie cleaned & swept the cellar. Stevie said there were 45 out to the C E meeting last eve & they rehearsed
for children's day
11th
Nice day. Eddie & 4 children went to Church good number out. K L
Hopkins daughter & Martha Barton called to night. E, N, twins &
Pearl carried K down to Mr Wms
It is children's day & they have a concert. Mary & Steve
& F gone over the river they have a concert. No meeting at the Church
for they have all gone over
12th
Nice day to wash. did'nt wash flannels Eddie & Lib worked on road with
horses. Mr Morrill hoed Corn. Frank
went to Oakland this morn on his wheel. Rufus came home from school early
was'nt very well. Teacher on her way to the P Office called
13th
Very warm. Eddie & Mr Morrill been building a fence in the pasture. L
helped Nell wash some then he helped E I dressed Butter & mended. E, N & Pearl gone out to Mr Palmer's with rolls. have thought of H great deal
14th
Very warm this afternoon. had 2 little showers & it thundered Mrs
Palmer came home with Nell last night, to sew a few days. E carried Butter
to Depot. Mr Morrill & L had to come in little after 5 it rained they
finished fence then hoed corn I began E's other shirt
15th
Cloudy all day, but they could hoe Mr Morrill helped after tea E carried mrs Palmer home. was here 2 days, Pd her 2.00 she sewed: can turn off work very fast.
N got done ironing. I sewed, washed some dishes. Rufus , after school helped C Thomas cultivate, it rained little & C brought
him up most dark
16th Sunshine & clouds. Eddie & L cleaned out hen house & at farther end of Shed. E churned; L hoed corn. I took care
of Butter, finished E's shirt & mended. Charles Foss buried to day. One by one passing over, soon my turn will come
May I be ready is my prayer. Stevie gone to C E meeting. Eddie gone to the Grange, went over got K they had Harvest supper
17th Nice day, had a little shower last night , quite cool this eve. E gone after K & Ned came up was going to Watt" & Stevie went with him. Mary & Ruth went up to rehearse this afternoon. E & L hoed Corn. E sold mowing machine to Sam" Piper. N has cooked & done up Marys & Ruths white dresses. O how I miss Hanes no one to talk with; must go to bed
Letter from Sue 21st
green Peas first time 25 June 1899
18th
Beautiful day. Children's day. I went to Church, a concert this eve, should like to go;
but think best not, as I feel rather tired Mr Wms talked to the children
I could hear Eliza Barton was out afternoon & eve
little, saw
many old friends who seemed glad to see me. all the Sue
Crosby out in eve children at home to day.
Eddie & 7 children been to concert house was full so some had to stand E
says he never saw it so full a number spoke pieces Mary & Ruth did
& Annie's little Ned
19th
Nice day.to wash, sprinkled little about 5 & 6 Lib helped about
washing. I went into garden picked a few strawberries, after tea Mary &
Ruth got a pint side of road. Eddie put in few beets & hoed. Mr Brann Mc agent here to
dinner. just at night they found some bees and so E & L had to hive
them then E went to Mrs Reeds got Joan
20th
Nice morn to Churn, dressed Butter, after dinner Eddie carried Joan & I down to Dea" Patersons, their June meeting met. a large number there, had a social time, saw many old
friends. E went out to the East part of town about tea time had quite a shower, E got back to tea. we got home before dark all right rained more at home than down there
21st
Quite a cool morn. E carried Joan over home,
mended hose. after dinner E carried me up to the Church. The County
Convention of C E met there, had a good meeting; at six all went into the
hall where the ladies & girls had tables room for all & plenty of nice food.
then we went back to the Church, had another good meeting Mr
Hinckley of the Good Will Home spoke; it was good. the people took the Electric Cars at half
past nine for home down river Katie came up at noon on Cars, her father
carried her to the Cars in morn
22 Nice day but quite cold. I took little cold last eve. I have
mended & helped round. Nell & Pearl went down to school. E & L been hoeing. children
picked a lot of strawberries after tea at 6 I must go to bed as it is cold
23rd
Nice morn but clouded up, quite cold. Eddie churned I dressed it then
mended hose. E went to the Mills in forenoon & to Watt" after
dinner. L hoed. school closed
to day. N cooked & sewed how
much I have thought of absent Friends will go to bed
24th
Quite a cool morn, but been a warm day. I helped wash dishes & mended.
N has cooked, Mary picked strawberries for H Reed in forenoon got 40 cts
done very well. Eddie & boys been hoeing Potatoes. K came up in Cars, F came on wheel
25th Quite warm. Eddie & 5 children been to Church should liked to have gone but have quite a cold. Mr Wms & wife came here to tea Mr Wms seemed pleased about the C E meeting how much I thought of H while at the tea table
Sent letter to Sue 26 June 1899
" Box Butter to Oldtown 28th
Sent letter to Amanda 29 14.40
Letter from Amanda July 3rd
Check for 2 Boxes
26th
Nice day to wash. Stevie helped his mother, I hung out the clothes but
did'nt wash as I had a cold. Eddie & Rufus cultivated in forenoon. then put Machine together. Lib worked on road. F carried K down in morn, went to Oakland got his tools, after dinner got horse shod. I
washed dishes & mended Pants & a shirt Mary picked straw" for
Mr Reed got 52 cts in forenoon
27th
Sunshine & clouds rained little. Eddie, F, L & Stevie been hoeing, finished their Potatoes. N ironed some I dressed butter & mended. Mary picked 23 qts got 46
cts got home before noon I think she does nicely
28th
Rained, began about 9AM & has fallen gently all day how grateful we ought to be It will do so much good Eddie carried Mary picked 17 qts & it sprinkled
Butter to Depot - Beautiful rainbow to night. I have
mended & N cut out waists for boys and we began them. F & Stevie
went fishing, got few. how often I have thought of friends "Not lost
but gone before"
29th
Windy, quite cool. N & L washed some, also my white spread. I sewed some on twins waists & washed some dishes. Eddie went to Watt in forenoon, after dinner he L & Stevie picked rocks.
F mended some Pans. Rufus after dinner went up to Annies went
strawberring with her, done real well. must go to bed
30th It has been quite a cool day, I dressed Butter then E plowed for Turnips. Mr Brann came & they went out in Winslow then he & Stevie went to Depot after Machines. I mended hose N ironed & cooked Mary picked 25 qts, got 50 cts. she does nicely. Rufus went up to Annies, went strawberring. it is cold to night