Alice Tapp Willilams' diary record the daily occurrences of a young woman living in Toledo, Ohio from 1914 until her death from tuberculosis in 1918. They not only give excellent insight into the busy social life of an unmarried woman and her friends, but how that life changed after her marriage.

VOLUME I

July 1914

July 1st 1914-Wed

Well just for something to do will start this. Wonder how long I will keep it up. Was to Ruths yesterday, (tues) with Clyde, xxxxx he came home with me, but just for a min. was in a hurry he said, was going to Sandusky to work at 8:15. or maby to see some girl, well he never told me a story, so I have no room to doubt pictures we had made at Sugar Island, they are all good, guess Art will go to Cleveland Sat. Henry Rudow is going to. Wish they would go and stay, but would like to have Clyde come home, that is just the way it goes people are never contented.

July 2-1914 Thursday

Well we washed today, just for a change, got a letter from May Alwine, she is in Billengs Mon. now, sure do love to get letters from Ted. They are so jolly, Preston got a letter from Grace to, seamed to be surprised but was happy any way. Well I have to scrub the porches.

July 3-14 Friday

Well hear I am again, Fanny stayed alnight with me last night, we had lots to talk about so dident go to bed until 12-30. Kenneth, Preston Fanny & my self started for a moon light but was so slow we missed the boat, so we went to the Crown (show) and came home, had a very nice time after all, well tomorrow is the 4th of July don't know what I will do yet, have been looking for Alleta but dident get any mail from there today, so don't know if she will come or not, maybe Blanchie will come home to morrow or the first of next wk. Kenneth is going to Col. This eve. he will be back Sunday eve. Mamma just come from the store with some ice cream, well didn't eat much, have a cramp any way, well must stop and help get supper, that is just about all we get done, cook O well that will make one fat. Mamma ask Preston this morning if he had a nice time last night and he said "O Hell yes," don't know if he did or not, he is so queer never laughs and I laugh all the time O well we are just to extremes I suppose. I wonder if we will amount to any thing now use to cross a bridge until you get to it, I should worry, he don't seam to. Will hear Mama in the kitchen so must go, Maby I will write some more after supper. Well I must write a little bit more, to commence with Kenneth missed his car, wont go until 12.30 this eve Auntie May came up we just as we was finishing up the dishes, was awful surprised, she is going to Lizzy's up in Michigan, Etta Libbon was over for a few min this eve this is a funny day every body comes to see me that I haven't thought of in monts, well as it is bed time I must quit and go to bed. have not been to bed until 12 oclock since I can remember, so good night.

July 4th 1914 Saturday

Well I thought I would sleep a little last night, but I didn't close my eyes all night, that is the way it always is when Auntie May comes up. talk-talk-that is the way we do, until we tell all we know, and I did have lots to tell her, O well I feel much better now any way, Auntie May & Preston went to the station this morning but missed the car, so antie May cant go until tomorrow morning. Bert got a nice big water melon last night, guess antie May and mama & I will go out to Waldbridge park this eve. will have lots to tell this eve so will not write any more. By By

July 6th 1914. Mon

O my, why said I was tired, it is just impossible for me to move, my poor head, how it does ache, and all from my tooth to, just be cause I am afraid to have it pulled Auntie May went to Mich this morning, no body was able to go to the depot with her, Mama is so tired to she and Auntie May came up to the island in the afternoon some mess I tell you, Fanny & I went to Navarre park Sat 4th after noon was with Geo, Warren walked home with us from the park, and then the four of us went out to the Beach (Bay View) there was a dance out there, Henry Y. was there to, I came home and stayed alnight with Fanny, were all alone made some candy after we got home, went to bed at 1:15 came home from Front st. all alone, wasnt afraid, not a bit, well what do you think we wanted to go to Sugar island Sunday, and we was afraid we would not wake up, so we set two clocks to go off at 6 and 6:30, and listen neither one did. Fanny woke up wor we would have been in bed yet, well while we were dressing Mamma called up and quietly told us we had better not go as she had a awful head ache, Well down came our feathers, you should have seen our faces, they were as long as a bell rope. We just jumped into our cloths, and came home when we got home mama said we could go, well away we went, thinking we would have the day all to our selfs we got nicely settled on the boat, and look around and there was Geo. O dear we thought that was our finish, but Geo was very good, didn't bother us much, saw Mr. Rogers & Mr. Plood, they had a cozy little place on the first deck in a corner, O yes we got it, we most always do get what we want, well it was such a nice place I went to sleep and the next thing I knew my neck was about broke off and Fanny said I was quite pale, well I did feel queer, don't think she felt much better, well we ate our dinner Geo wouldn't eat any think, and then we danced and watched the rack a little, walked around and had lots of pictures made, met a 'real' nice letter fellow, his name is Jennings, lives in Detroit, took his picture to, all the class in the world, well then we came home, after we got on the boat and was walking around who did we see but Auntie May and Mama, well they each grabed us girls and such a time, Tuddy and Kern helped us to get away, after we got away, we went up on 3rd deck and got some thing to drink, such toasts as the boys did give, will laugh for a month every time I think of them, well then we went and set down, and didn't move until we got off the boat to come home, Geo came home with Fanny, we beat Mama home, well you just bet we went to bed, had to get up at 5 oclock this morning, did you say what, O it was awful but I did it, the dishes we had to wash was awful to, was no one to get supper so the men had to do that, but guess they couldn't wash the dishes and so there was some mess, ma is asleep now, Preston work opened up this morning, but he was not able to go to work he is in bed now, he was sick all day yesterday I am awful sorry, but it don't do any good, well as I am going tout to night guess I had better take a nap or do something, well I just went up stairs and went to sleep, didn't know any more until Fanny came out to lunch, well such a time, we hurryed up and got a little lunch, and just as we was sitting down to the table along came Kennith. In a taxicab to some more class, well eh just took my place, so I had to get me a nother one, well got all ready to eat and along came Henry, well up I got and fixed me a place and ate my lunch was just finishing when in came warred, didn't stay but a few minuts tho. Well after they went home, Mrs. Neil called up and said "this is class meeting evening, do you remember," O yes I remembered alright, (but I didn't) well she said we should come, so I called up Fanny, she said, alright, "but what will we do with the boys," there was a couple of boys coming over to Fannys to see us. We decided to go to class meeting any way, well I got all ready to go and called up Fanny to see if she was ready, and her mamma wouldn't let her go, it seams that places we should go, we dont and place we should not we do go. Preston went to the Dr. this afternoon, he is pretty sick, poor kid he has to take med. About every to min, got a card from Art & Finnell Art call me up this eve he told me about his trip to Cleveland he is coming over tomorrow eve. so must go to bed to night, am so sleepy, it is just 9:15. I have to go up town tomorrow, just one wk ago tomorrow I was to Keith with Chubby to see the House next door, it was good to - good night.

July 7th 1914. Tuesday

O my went up town and pd my bills, and went to the dentist, never had any thing hurt quite so bad in all my life, met Fanny at 11:30, she came home with me for lunch Art came over in the evening, said he would go home at 10, because my tooth hurt so bad, but he didn't, the Haze girls and Etta and a Miss Nailor (had never met her befor) came over, and stayed until 10, so Arthur said they cheated him out of 2 hours so he stayed until 12 -

July 8th 1914 - Wed.

Always some thing new, got a card from Aunt Mary, Lizzy has a Baby boy, Caroline's sister has a baby girl, poor stork, how he must have rushed, both the same night. Well Kennith went to Cleveland for good, went at 7:45. Blackie has not come home yet (the boob) don't know what is the matter with him, my but it is as hot as Dutch Love, we washed today, Mr. Morgan painted the front poarch, Preston don't feel very good yet, will be so glad when he gets well, O my almost forgot, Henry P. went to work today, no wonder it has been so warm, my poor face is a beauty, just about three times to large, hope it is better in the morning, have to iron tomorrow, Fanny called up this eve. Opel is here, she wanted me to go on a moonlight, but my face was to sore, Art called up to, O this is a busy place, well every body is in bed to guess I had better go when I have the chance, am going to have company to morrow eve. Mary Haze and acouple of boys never met either of them, Warren was here a bout one min, he has a new suit, look awful nice to, well as it is so hot, guess I will get undress, and see if I can get cool, By By

July 9 - 14 Thursday

nothing much doing today, had to iron, Blackie came home today, was glad to see him, Fanny came out to dinner, Mary Hayes & Isabell were over, a couple Marys friends came over to. A Mr. Cady and Mr. Furry, some class, noting stirring but the wind, don't care for them. seen Henry Rudon to this eve. Well I guess I had better go to bed as it is 12:15 now, good night. have got a date Thursday eve with Mr. Cady, don't know yet if I will brake it or not.

July 10th 1914 - Friday

nothing much doing, we all got a card from Kenneth, so did Fanny. am afraid Preston isn't doing much good poor kid, how he is caughing just now just got back from Fanny, she was all alone this eve, so I went over, she made some candy it was real good to, guess her mother will just raive when she tells her she is going to Sugar island, Sunday, hope we will have a nice time, I finished ironing, washed my head, took a bath, washed dishes twice, and I don't know what all, am sleepy, so must go to bed, so good night,

July 11th 1914 Sat

every body seams tired and sleepy this morning, nothing much to do today, Etta is going to stay all night with me tonight, will write some more tonight, Mary called me up today and every thing is fixed for Sunday. Fanny stoped as she came home from work, she got the pic and as she came home, they are just fine, I started to walk a little way with her, and as we were walking down street who did we meet but Rowland and his coz. Geo. well we talked to them a few min, and fixed every thing for a nice auto ride in the eve, well then I went home and ate my supper. Mary called up, and so did Art, he talked about 30 min, Well while I was talking to Art who came but the boys. (R + Geo) well fanny wasn't here and I was not ready, had to tell Art to wait a min while I ans the door bell, told Rowland to wait a min and I would call up Fanny and see if she was coming, had to tell Art good by, he want to know who was at the door, I told him it was Rowland, he wanted to know who was with him, of course no one - well then I called up Fanny, she was on her way, so I dressed, so when they came back Etta was not here yet, well we waited until 15 of 8 - she did not come so away we went, had a dandy ride about one hour am a half - well when we got home Etta was here and when we three girls went for a walk, went and got a pr. of white hose for myself, some ice cream, and walked a ways home with Fanny: came home and went to bed, was awful tired and my tooth ached so bad have a date with Geo for Thursday eve good night.

July 12 - 14 Sunday.

O such a pretty day, and such a time as we all did have just five girls, Mary and her sister, Etta Fanny & my self. The boy friend of Mary's was on the boat, (they came in good and handy befor we got home tho), we took a lot of pictures and talked and laughed all the way, down there I sit next to a big fat man, his home was in Lima, he wanted me to go to Detroit with him he said he would show me a good time, now wasn't that nice of him? nit I thanked him, and said I couldn't leave my friends, haha all the class in the world, well we got of the boat met Clifford Launt he ate dinner with us, we went and cleaned up and danced a while Fanny & Harold & Eulala & Frank went in bathing, Clifford and I danced, Mary + Etta sit on the beach, after 2 or 3 dances Clifford and I went down to the beach, the kid wanted us to come in, so in we went, had a nice time until Clifford lost Fannys comb then she called us down to a frazzle, after that we went out and dressed and danced some more, Fanny wanted to dance with me, I said allright so just as we started to dance, Clifford said come here Alice I want to tell you something, so away I went, he didn't want to tell me anything, he just wanted to dance with me, we was not going to dance it tho, but thought we would dance back to where Fanny was sitting. Well when she saw us coming, away she was mad, well we went and ate our supper. Jennings ate a little with us so did Clifford and the other boys, now here it comes, when we got on the boat Mary fainted three times, Eulala fauld befor we got on the boat and again afterward, some mess I tell you - thought we would never get home alive, but we did, as I got off the E. broadway car who did I see but that fattie Christy, he wanted me to go for a buggy ride, so away we went, didn't go very far, O well then I came home and went to bed, at 11:30, O dear but I am tired.

July 13 - 14 Monday,

didn't do much today, Fanny was out to lunch, the Hayes girls were over a few min this eve. so was Warren, Mr. Christy call but had Mamma tell him I was sick, so could not go, talked to Fanny a few min, she feels pretty blue, rec a card from Finnel, my tooth hurt so bad, well I guess this is all, Preston don't seam to emprov much,

July - 14th Tuesday -

Nothing doing today. fanny was over a few min. this eve. Art was over to, he bought me some more pictures, we went to the show. Preston went to the doctors, he is feeling better tho, didn't get any mail today guess this is all for today,

July 15th 1914 Wednesday

Got up at six oclock. we washed today I ironed some after dinner, took a bath and cleaned up - got a letter from Jennings and a card from Aunt May. Preston is feeling lots better well it is about time for supper, so will write some after while, Isabell came over a few min this eve, Mamma Lewie + myself went to the picture show. guess this is all. Orval Levally was over to.

July 16th - 14 Thursday -

I some this morning went up town, Fanny was out to dinner did not see her as I was up town, Geo Mays was over this eve. we went to the show, saw Etta Libber, Geo told me some things Rowland said about me, gee but it made me mad, but why should it, it is not true, seen Henry Rudon today, guess this is all, sent cards to Kennith, Paul, Clyde, Jennings, Aunt May, Finell.

July - 17 - 14 Friday -

nothing sturing today, took some pictures up to be framed. Mamma is going to give me $3 00 a wk. all the class in the world, I wonder if any body loves there mother as well as I like mine. I wouldn't want to live not one min if my mother couldn't, Preston is just a little bit better I guess, he seams to gane so slow, I am as fat as a pig, it seams the harder I work the fater I get. 136 lb. O well I realy don't care. I feel so good, guess I will be all alone this eve, it will be the first time this wk if I am, will write some more after supper well supper is over, Auntie May came she was on her way home from Mich., so stayed all night, Preston wanted to take a walk, so we went, met Fanny, she walked home with us, when we got home who was there but Mary and her sister, and Etta, also Art & Henry, we girls fixed up a little club, we call it the Shalah Club, we all have to wear something green Art wanted me to go to a picnic with him but no, I don't want to, wasn't alone after all.

July 18 - 14 Sat.

My bed is so hot. Auntie May went home this morning. Fanny was so busy she was not out to dinner, Blackie went to Pemberville, have been cleaning house, Preston, Fanny, and my self went to the show, guess this is about all.

July 19 - 14 Sunday -

got up at 7:30, Burt went to church, I went to Sunday School, came home, helped get dinner then got mamma ready to go over to Orval LeVally's, then I washed the dishes, Fanny came over, we made some little books, for a stork party, it is on Carry Lawsy. Fanny is giving it, Mon eve. well then Fanny went home. I got supper and washed the dishes, Fanny came over and we took a ride out to the park. had some fun. Fanny caught the brass ring on the merry go round, came home and Blackie was sitting on the porch, well I set down and talked to him, he told me some funny stories, went to bed at 11:30

July 20 - 14 Monday -

some mess, something doing today alright, Moses and his wife, and 2 children Laura and her 2 children are here. Mamma started my big blue apron-this morning, she made her 2 dresses last wk. I washed the breakfast dishes swept the dining room and kitchen, Preston mowed the lawn, he feels better this morning, then I swept the yard and walks, gee but my arms ache's. am going to take a bath now, will write some more after while, got a card from Clyde Sat. he said he was coming Thursday of this wk good, good, good, O no I am not glad, it is a mistake, got a card from Paul, some mush, now wait until I get my bathe,

July 21 - 14 Tuesday

Will i just couldn't find time to write any more last eve. I took my bath, cleaned up, went up to the store got the presents for Carrie, a pair of white wool hose and a rattler, 50 c. met a bunch of girls at 8:20 then went to Fannys, sure had a nice time, stayed alnight, came home as Fanny went to work will write some more after while,

July 22 - 14 Wednesday

it seams as I am always busy, cant have five peaceful little minuts to my self in one whole long day, well it is so warm today, we don't know what to do, Mrs. Hiser, Opal, Fred stayed all night last night Arthur was over in the eve we went to the show, got some ice cream, he gave me a nickel for my bank. Albert & Blackie went swimming, came home early as the bugs got after them, Geo called me up to day he is sick, poor kid, Preston don't feel very good today either he was in bed all morning, got a card from grandma yesterday. Lama Le Vally was over yesterday after noon, Mr. Le Vally & wife and children went home about 4 oclock yesterday. They told mamma about Amia and Dick parting, it seams as tho there is always some thing to talk about. I had to sleep on the lounge last night, went to bed about 12:30 as it was so warm, I didn't undress, and any way all my night clothes were in my room and Mrs. Hiser was in there, so I have not had my corset of for ten days, so you see dear little book I am so tired I can hardly hold up my head, washed the thing yesterday to no wonder I cant hold it up. Blackie is going to take Fanny on the moon L. this eve. guess I will go to bed early, cause I am so sleepy, Mamma is asleep now, Fanny was out to dinner today, she got a letter from Kennith yesterday. she is blue now.

July 23 - 14 Thursday -

O my but it is hot today. we washed some, I ironed all afternoon, Mamma baked pies, Blackie got laid off until mon. him & Fanny went on the moonlight last night, Blackie don't want me to know he goes with Fanny, neither did Kennith, I wonder why, I got a letter from Jennings yesterday, he wanted me to come up to Sugar island Sunday, as he didn't have to work, he said he would show me a good time, Thanks kindly but I am not going, Fanny wasn't out to dinner to day, Guess she went out to Carries. I wonder if Clyde will come home to day, he said he was coming the middle of the wk. and this is Thursday, Preston is feeling the best to day he has in a long time, him and Henry are playing checkers, they have played all after noon. Blackie went up town this after noon. I went to bed real early last night, Bert got some ice cream I ate some and went strate to bed. Dutch and Bob were over to see Preston last night. Will I must quite now and help mamma get supper, will write some more after I get through, Mamma and Preston went to the show. must go to bed as I am tired and sleepy,

July 24th 1914 - Friday -

My but it did rain today hope it will stay cool. I ironed this morning. Mamma helped me clean up stairs, have not much to do tomorrow Preston went out to the shop with Blackie to day, he is going to work Mon. he is feeling so good to day, but he is awful weak. Our club meet at Fannys thie eve. We had quite a time getting there, but had a nice time, we got a soda each, at the little store down by Fannys, the lady played (I didn't want to do it) and the girls (Etta and Shally) danced the tango. They both fell flat on the floor & how we laughed. sure do have fun with that bunch, Mamma and Preston went to the show this eve, Geo B. was here a while this afternoon Blackie went to Pemberville this after noon. must close and go to bed,, don't know it Clyde came home or not, guess not, got a card from Ethel Golden this afternoon to.

July 25th 1914 Saturday -

didn't much of any thing today, Mamma and I made a awful pretty white waist of myself. The one I got from Nell about eighteen mo ago. Lucien call me yesterday, Art & Mr. Cady called today, don't know it Clyde has come home or not, have not heard from Fanny today, don't know if she is going to Sunday School or not, Preston is feeling pretty good, we sit on the poarch until 10:30 and then went to bed, so good night,

July 26 - 14 Sunday

got up and went to Sunday school and stayed for church. only seven in our class today, Fanny didn't go guess she went to the beach, I wore my new waist to Sunday S. I like it real well, seen Clifford Lamb on my way from church. got a card from Ethel yesterday, as dinner is almost ready I will not write any more for a while. well dinner is over and so is supper cause it is 10 30. Preston and I went to Sugar Island this afternoon, had a real nice time, the boat was awful, it was so crowded no room to stick your nose nothing much I knew, seen Jennings tho, well guess this is all so good night.

July 27 - 1914 Monday,

we didn't wash today. Mamma went to Mrs. Peal's funeral this afternoon, Preston went to work today, his first in bout 6 wk. he feels pretty good tho, I mended some hose today, Fanny was out to lunnch, her and Miss Ott was out to the beach Sat eve, they didn't get home until about three, Mamma and Bert are going to bed, it is cool tonight, and we can sleep, we are going to wash tomorrow, I wrote 5 letters and 3 cards today, a letter to grandma, Pauline, Jennings, Arleta and May, a card to, Paul, Finell and Ethel, Well I guess this is all. Geo called up today so did Mary and Etta, cant think of anything else to write, so guess I will go to bed, Clyde has not come home yet.

July 28th Tuesday,

Well we washed today, am not so very tired it is nice and cool, noting much doing, Fanny wasn't out today. Art is coming over this eve, guess I will get cleaned up, and write some more this eve, We got a letter for Chas. Carson today. We are going to send it back to Cleveland.

July 29 - 14 Wednesday

Will I never get time to write, it is just one thing after a nother, Clyde came home last eve. he called me up am going to see him Thursday, guess we are going to Keiths, Art was over last eve, he very near loved me to death, Etta brought me the sweetest bunch of flowers last night, Fanny wasn't out to lunch today,

July 31 - Friday

Went to the show with Clyde, (Keiths) had a very nice time, he came home with me stayed for supper and we went to the show in the eve, had a O, I guess you could call it a very good time xxxxxxxx guess Fanny and Jen had a quarrel last eve at the party, glad in a way I didn't go far of course my big mouth would get in to it, that is one of my many failings I always say just what I think, well I am going to work tomorrow so bood by, OI almost forgot. (Our Dear Little Irish Club), the girls were over tonigh we had a dandy time, lots of fun, must close and go to bed.

August 1914

Sat, Aug, 1st 1914.

Well this is the first I have had to work from 8:30 until 9 oclock for a long time, didn't mind it tho, Geo called me up today, am going to Put In Bay, tomorrow, will be glad when Nell gets back. nothing much going today. Minnie brought Fred down town. he is going to stay until mon. will write some more Sunday so good night - - -

Aug, 2 - Sunday 1914 -

O what will my Sunday school teacher say? It seems as if about every other Sunday I miss Sunday school, she will pull my ears off. Blackie, Preston & my self went to Put In Bay. Fanny & Solom and a nother girl went, we went together tho, Preston went over to Middle Bass, to see Grace, Blackie got me and him a pretty present. had a very good time.

Mon - Aug 3 - 14

Went to work today, it seams just like home, the same thing over and over Minnie came after Fred today. Gertrude Swick was over to. Mamma didn't wash, Clyde called me up this eve. he is going out to see his Merry widow ha ha - a fine tasle he has,

Tuesday Aug 4 - 14

went out to Caroline for supper this eve. they sure have a fine baby, Mamma called me up today while I was at work. got a letter from Jennings and Pauline, a card from Mary, was home for dinner, Mamma washed, she is so tired to night.

Wed, Aug, 5th - 1914.

The same thing over again, nothing much doing. Bert is mad cause I am working, guess he thinks he will have to help Mother or maby he thinks I wont work quite as hard as I should, gee but I love him nit, I am so mad at him to write any more.

Thursday Aug 6th 1914

we have five girls met at Etta's last night, she had water melon and ten kinds of candy, had a lovely time, Fanny stayed all night with me, Clyde called up last night. he wanted to come over, have not herd from Art since last Tuesday eve. I don't care a bit, I am tired tonight will write some more after supper. Well supper is over. Mamma and Bert went to the show, I washed the supper dishes, and took a bath Geo called up, so did Laura Le Vally guess this is all have the blues this eve, the first time in quite a while, good night, guess its 9:38

Monday Aug, 10th 1914.

O such a time as we had yesterday, our little green club went to Temperance Mich, O yes and we walked all the way, that is we walked most all the way 4 mils are awful when you are not in the habitt of walking, Etta stayed all night with me Sat eve. she meet me at the store so did Art, we walked down the st. then Art met Henry and he went home with him, and Etta and I came home, we went down to the ice cream parlor and got some ice cream came home and ate ½ a water melon, and went to bed I went to supper with Mr. Cane Sat eve. enjoyed it very much, we got up early sunday morning Fanny came over Sunday morning and took breakfast with us. Etta had to drag her new green tie through her coffee, so you see drug went her tie green all over her midy, well she was in a mess to start we met the other girls at the corner of Summit & Cherry, pretty close to 8 oclock, got a doz bananas some time. O yes and we got some candy to, we walked 4 miles and a bunch of people to mercy on us and let us ride the rest of the way with them. had a very nice time some boys brought us back in a Macham,, had a nice ride, we got some water lilys Fanny + Etta took off there shoes and hose and waded in the water O we were a fright, gee I did hate to go to go to work this morning. had 6 telephone calls this eve. 2 from Clyde 1 from Fanny, 1 from Art. 1 from Mary 1 from Etta, Helen Sinke was here all day, and is going to stay all night, it rained so had she could not go home, I got my feet all wet and my shirt is a fright, O well I must close up, and go to bed.

Tuesday Aug 11th 1914.

the same thing over, got a letter from Jennings today he is coming down Sunday, guess this is all for this time Mamma and Bert went to the show. I call up Fanny, she don't know any more than I do, I got me a couple of pillows for the inside of som of my cushion and a cord, good night.

Aug 12th, 1914 Wednesday.

Went to work just like I always do met Fanny on the car. I took her lunch, so she came down to the store and ate dinner with me then we went out andd did some shopping for Mary Malone and Mother, got the girls some aprons to embrodier for Xmas presents, hope they will like them, went to meeting this eve. all present but Mary, she had to work. We went to meet her, we had ice cream and cake. had a nice time, Aunt Jane and uncle Will from Kenton were here for supper, was awful surprised to see them I got up at 5 this morning, made mine and Preston bed, washed the breakfast dishes, and cleaned up down stairs, took in the cloths, and set the table, and cleared up the dishes this eve. must go to bed as I am so tired and sleepy. Preston and Black went to the Carneval this eve. Mother and Bert went to the depot with Aunt + uncle. Fanny came over and so did Etta then we went to Hayes. Clyde called up so did Eulala, Clyde is coming over tomorrow eve, so is Art, alway in a mess, will have to call up Art and tell him I am sick. O gee this is the life, got our pictures from Sunday, they are just fine, am so sleepy I cant see any more, so good night.

Aug 13 - 14

just got home from work. hungry as pig. called up art. got things. fixed ok got a telegram from Mary H this morning. she is going to the convent at Tiffen Sunday. O how I hate to see her go. must get cleaned up as chubby is coming over this eve. will write some more after he goes home, well he is gone but not forgotten don't think I will write any tho had a nice eve. mamma had the sich head ache. I had to wash the supper dishes. Clyde talked to me in the kitchen. Preston wouldn't speak to Clyde this eve. must go to bed, good night. xx

Aug 14 - 1914 - Friday

work just as natural as life. nothing much doing today. Mary was over this eve. tryed to coax her not to go to the convent, don't know if she will or not. guess this is all.

Sat. Aug, 15th 1914.

sure put in one long day today, Helen is going on her vacation tomorrow Nell is coming back Mon. will be glad to see her, Fanny and Art both came to meet me this eve. Fanny and I each purchased a new bonnet. I think they are both pretty Mamma is going to the country tomorrow, it seams as if I never will get to Sunday school again. after work Fanny Art and myself all went over to Fannys, she changed her dress and came home with me, Art and I had a little bitsy quarrel, went to bed at 1:30, rotten, rotten.

Sunday Aug. 16th 1914

Mother went to Auntie Mays. Blackie went to Pemberville, I didn't wake up until 9 o'clock. Mr. Piefefer got his own breakfast Jenning and a boy friend of his came over from Detroit, they came over here about 11:30 Fanny and I got dinner then we went to the park, the boys went home a 6 we went home and got supper, washed the dishes and went up town. Burt treated Fanny Blackie and myself guess this is all.

Monday 17 - Aug - 1914

nothing much different, Nell came to work today, our mouths are sore from talking so much, payed the gas, rugs, and bank. came home ate my supper and a big one to, Blackie and I had a scrap helped wash dishes, took a bathe and it is just 10 oclock so think I will go to bed, seen Mary this eve. after work, guess she will go to the convent on the 8th of Sept. good night,

Aug 18th Tuesday - 1914

O my goodness but it has sure been some hot today. Mr Cane came back to work today, he wants me to go to Put in bay some Sunday with him, gee but would get my har pooled if I went. haha. I walked home from work this eve. Fanny and Mary were over this eve. guess this is about all fro this time it is so hot I cant stand it, Henry is going after some water, so good night

Wed,, Aug, 19th 1914

Went to work, some hot, the girls of our club call up, and ask if I wanted to go to Keiths, sure I did, so I called up Fanny, and every thing was set, came home and tried to hurry as fast as I could, it was so hot, Lucien and Clyde and Fanny and Shallia call me, it seamed as if I could never get dressed, but at last it was finished or rather I was so warm I was through, well away we went. Fanny and I met the girls, had to wait quite a while for Mary, but at last she came but we forgave for she had a box of candy, the show was just fine, Fanny cryed and so did Mary, wasn't surprised at Mary, but didn't know just what to think of Fanny, well after the show, the three girls went to get there car and as Fanny was going to stay alnight with me we started to go home together, as it was only 11 oclock we thought we would get a soda, cause we didn't see any cars coming, so away we went. Well we didn't see any cars but we seen ton boys. (to our sorrow) well Fanny made me acquainted with the boys, they ask us to go for a little ride and then they would take us home, well that sounded all right so away we went, while we were in the show it had rained and between the water and the tar and driver it sure was slipery, at the corner of Cherry and Superior a curb stone and gas tanke came up to meet us, out went out lights, and off went our wheels, and out I went poor Fanny almost nocked her brains out against the front seat, well Mr Conway was kind nough to pick me up as soon as I got nicely settled don't know just what became of my roses or program from the show, but after the awful crowd got through looking and the boys got through fixing the car, we walked down Superior St. went into a place I never was befor, got some thing to drink each of us girls got spoon fu o Sor. to remember the eve. well after that we went and got a taxi cab and went home, O yes we each got a good loving. up, such a mess.

Thursday Aug. 20th 1914

was awful tired this Mon so was Fanny went to work just the same, seen the poor old gas tank we ran into last eve. looks pretty bad, Loyd call up at home this after noon and ask Mamma what time I came home nights, she told him and he called up this eve. wanted to come over, will as Clyde was coming didn't see how he could come so I told him so, but he said he would come over early, so he did a nice little talk and a nice little walk and he went home, well Clyde came over about 8 - went home about 12 had a nice talk with him, guess this is about all, so good night.

Friday Aug. 21th 1914

nothing much sturing, guess every body is tired out, Nell played sick and went home, she is going to Detroit to stay over Sun Mr Cane was kind enough to go to the trouble to ask me to go to dinner with him this eve, am afraid he will fire me tomorrow cause I strung him, all tho I would have enjoyed it very much, Lucien called so did Shalah, Art and O I guess that is all it is 9:45 now so must go to bed as I am so sleep I cant see straight

Aug 22 - 1914 Sat,

Had to work all by my self today. went to dinner with Lennie, supper with Mrs. Money makes, seen Loyd in the morning at noon and at supper, he came home with me to, XX some time, Preston & Blackie all most teased me to death last eve. they think they are so smart. Mr. Cane was just as nice as could be, he said I should come back Mon. think I shall ask him for a raise, got a card from Shacknes and a card from Ted. must go to bed.

Aug, 23 - 1914. Sunday

I realy didn't want to get up this morn, but Mamma called me, so up I got. I don't think I had been up more than five min. when Etta called me up, she wanted me to go to the beach with her, of cours I went, she came over for dinner, went about 12:30. I took my bathing suit, we were supposed to meet a girl freind of Ettas, but she didn't show up, so we went with out her. the wind blew all the feathers of my new fall hat, we sure had a nice time seen Ettas friend, the water was just fine, my but it did rain, but we didn't care, Loyd came over in the eve, he worked sat eve so poor kid he was so sleepy he could hardly see, he went home quite early, guess this is about all am going back to work in the morn -

Aug 24th 1914 Mon.

O dear, will the time ever come when I don't have to go to work? I realy don't know who I am asking but wish some body would ans. Nell didn't come home from Detroit until noon and Helen didn't come at all. I wonder where and what they are going to do with us, thought all day I would wash my head this eve, but when I got home Mr Comway called, so did Loyd, he wanted me to come out to his sisters, I told him I had company, he didn't seam to believe me so Etta (cause my company was Etta and her friend) came to the phone and talked to him he thought Ted and I were going some place, so he just came out. he just went home guess he is sure about things now, as it is about 11 oclock think I had better go to bed cause I am so sleepy, so good night.

Aug 25 14 Tuesday

Well one more day is over, Helen came to work today, she had lots to tell us about her good time, seen Loyd at noon today and after work this eve. he wanted me to come out to his house to supper this eve, he sure is one nant he called me up after I got home I don't know if he is just kidding me or not, I wanted to wash my head, but Preston wanted to go to the show, so nothing would do mamma but I must go, so I went, seen Warren & Lucien see Fanny on the corner this eve when I was talking with Mr Comway and Loyd, she didn't see me tho maby I will get to wash my head tomorrow, it is 9:50 now so must go to bed, so good night little book.

Aug 26th Wed. 1914.

O where will I be in a year from now? Will some body please ans. That? Came home from work at 4 oclock this eve Mamma is making me a black dress hope I will like it, had quite a long talk with Mr Cane today, seen Loyd as I came home from work he wanted to know what I was going to do this eve I told him I was going to club, he didn't seam to believe me tho, so he just called me up over to Fannys it ended as it always does, he came over to Fannys to meet me, we all walked home together, Fanny wasn't mad, she had a nice lunch for us girls, must go to bed as it is 12 oclock, don't know how much longer I will work, so good night, XXXXXXXXXXX

Aug. 27th - Thursday 1914 -

had to work in the motion dept. today, had to get 18 in more silk for my dress to, came home to day for dinner, Fanny just called me nothing much tho, Loyd called me to, seen him after work this eve, he didn't have much to say tho, guess Fanny is just about ready to make up with Geo, my but one does get tired of just one person all the time, guess I will go to the dance Sat, Blackie and Preston, have just come home, so good night.

Aug 28 - 1914 - Friday

had to work on the second floor today. I rather like it tho, Fanny was up to see me to day, meet her after work this eve, seen Loyd after work to, Etta called up, she wanted me to go to the beach Sat eve, but I cant, mamma has almost got my dress done, seen Mrs Hoils and Bess and Ruth yesterday, Loyd call up this eve to, he wanted to come over this eve - gee but he is crazy, he should come over, it is raining so hard and I have got my bathrobe on any way, every body has gone to bed, I can hear Preston and Blackie chatting away up stairs, they are worse than a bunch of girls gee I cant hardly read my own writing write most of the time on my knee, well I am so sleepy guess I will go to bed, so good night, sweet dreams, no sweet dreams so soon, just as I was putting my books away Loyd came ha ha he is sure crazy, came nearer to having a quarrel with him than I every did with any other boy. it is just 10:30 so must go to bed so good night for sure.

Aug 29th Sat. 1914.

worked up stairs all day to day. seen Isabell on the car going to work this morn. seen Loyd this morn to come home at noon and changed my dress, got my hair washed on my supper hr. Fanny came home with me at noon. Fanny waited for me this eve, so did Loyd, he got mad cause I was going to the dance had a nice time lots of the old bunch, Clyde came home with me, Preston went home with Fanny, well when we came out of the hall, who was there but Loyd, he called me over to where he was standing he sure was good and mad cause Clyde was with me. I told him to shut up, we all walked up to the next corner to get our car, so did Loyd and his friend, well we all got on the car, so did Loyd and his friend, Preston went on home with Fanny, well we came home and then right after us, when we got home, we had just started up to the poarch when Loyd ask me if I would talk with him just a min. well he talked lots but didn't say much, but the most of it was that if Clyde came in the house with me he would shoot him, well Clyde heard him, so he and Loyd did a chewing, match, it ended up by Loyd saying he would shoot Clyde, well Clyde got mad and so he said he was going home so he went for a car I thought, Loyds friend walked down the St. the other way, Loyd said he would call me up tomorrow, and told me how much he thought of me and then he went to meet his friend well I just sit on the poarch a few min, and looked down the St and there came Clyde and a cop, well I just bit my hart all to pieces, Clyde ask me where Loyd was, I told him he walked down the St. so away they went after him, but didn't see him, well just as they came back Preston came home so we all three sat on the poarch and talked quite a while, then Preston went to bed and Clyde and I talked quite a while then we came in the house, and Clyde went home and I can not sleep so I thought I would write some and it would make me sleepy I am eating a green apple to well it is 3:15 so good night.

Aug 30th Sunday, 1914

Well Mamma called me about 8 oclock this morning, we have a new boarder a Mr Miller, Kennith came this morn befor I was out of bed, he is going up in Mich some place, he will go to morrow, he is going to see Fanny this eve, Fanny was over a few min this morn, Geo called up so did Loyd with his much, and Clyde called up to see if I had got up I guess, Mary called to tell me she had to work today and Fanny called to see if I was coming out this after noon, just 12 hr ago I was going to bed, city life will kill me yet, am awful glad I don't have to work this wk. my head ache so I guess I will go to sleep a while will write some more after while.

Aug 31st 1914 Monday.

am so glad I don't have to work this wk. hope I don't have to work again for a long time, I have a sti on my eye, gee but it does hurt, Mary said she was coming over this eve but I don't see her and it is 7:30 well now isn't that funny, just as I said that Mary called up, now I suppose Loyd will be next. Mary is coming over in a few min. Mamma and Bert went to church last night. Preston and Bert went up town and Mr Peifer and Henry went up town to, Loyd call me up while I was washing dishes and ask if he could come over a few min. and as I was all alone I said, you can come if you will only stay five min, so he came, but he didn't go home until 11:30, sounds like 5 min don't it, I wonder if he will call tonight, Fanny is on her vacation this wk and next, she went out in the country today, guess she will stay all wk. I didn't do much today, was tired or some think, guess I will go down town tomorrow am not sure, will write some more after Mary goes home, some body called me up today I was up stairs so mama told them to call again, have not herd from her ever it was, yet. Mary came, she has just gone home, it is 10:30, Loyd didn't call to day guess he was woke up at last, must go to bed as my head achs so hard.

September 1914

Sept. 1st 1914 Tuesday -

cut the grass and swept the lawn this morn, Mamma helped me or rather I helped her, Mamma went to sleep after dinner and I was washing the dishes, when the door bell rang, well of course I had to go to the door, and guess who it was grandpa, yes it realy was him, well I cryed and laughed, and laughed and cryed. When I called her and told her grandpa was here, she just fell on the floor and cryed O it my pa, was afraid she was going to faint. O my but we were tickled, Preston just hugged him, and Bert was glad to see him to, well Mr Finnell from Detroit called me up this eve, am going to see him tomorrow Loyd didn't call today, don't know what is the matter with him, suppose he is up to something, tho, would sure like to know what Clyde called, am going to see him Thursday eve, well must go to bed as I am so tired and my head aches so good night.

Sept 2 - 1914 - Wed.

Well grandpa went to aunt Mays to day. don't know just when he will be home. I had to sweep the yard again this morn. My but the leaves come down fast, Mr Bean is dead he died this morn. it sure did rain last eve. it looks like rain to day to. Mary called me up today, nothing much tho, guess this is all, Mamma is asleep now I washed the dinner dishes, will write some more later, well mother didn't get up until 3 - Mary called twice today Etta called me up to, neither one had much to say, Well I got all fussed up, went up town, went to see One Day. real good Mr Finnell liked it, seen Clyde after the show, guess this is about all, my but my head does ache, good night 11:45 XXXXXXXXXX

Sept 3 - 1914. Thursday -

O Gee one mor day, they go so fast, such a washing as we did do today. Clyde was out this eve went to the show, got some cream had a very nice time, XXX, Bert got 3 bu of peaches, some work tomorrow, must go to bed, Geo called today, got a card from Fanny guess her vacation trip is rather lonesome must go to bed as it is 12:45 good night.

Sept. 4 - 1914 - Friday

got up at 5.30 this morning, didn't sleep any today either, Nell wants me to work tomorrow eve for her, of course I will, went out to the convent with Mary, sure is a lovely place, Geo call up today, that Man is going to get shot, Etta was over a few min just as I was going up town she brought me a very pretty bunch of roses Shallia and Mary called today had to meet Mary at 6, seen Mr Conway and Loyd's back, well I think that is quite enough of him anyway am so sleepy I cant see. Mary and I walked from the Scott H. to Summit St. this eve, after ironing all morning, and sweeping and dusting and making beds and peeling peaches am just a little bit of everything else, O dear I must go to bed, so good night.

Sep 5th 1914. Saturday,

did some ironing this a.m. help can some peaches, Art called twice last night Clyde called to, went to work at 6. Fanny was waiting for me after the stor closed, we went to the dance, had a very good time, Geo + Clyde were there but we didn't let them come home with us, we came home with 2 other boys, I stayed all night with Fannie, the boys, we E.M. and Blondy, got a new wing for my hat, went to bed at 1 oclock.

Sept 6th 1914 Sunday.

got up at 7:30 this a.m. Fannie went to Sedar Point with Mr Brown, O yes he is a new one, I went to Sunday school have just got home, so must help Mamma get dinner,, so you can wait a min, well dinner is over I slept about 1 hr and Shalla came over and Edward came with her, Gertrude is here to, and here I am shut up in my bedroom and that crazy Paul Lopke is in the sitting room, now what does he want I will stay here all night befor I will see him, will write some more after he goes home, well he is gone, and O dear but mother is angry, Preston just would not get up and talk to Paul and Bert and Henry were playing checkers so Bert would not hardly speak to him, that's alright, every dog has his day. I think his is coming. Black has not come home from Pemberville yet, Mother and Bert went to church this eve, Preston and I went to the Arcade, guess this is all so good night.

Sept 7th 1914 Labor day, Monday

Well Fanny missed tha car to Sedar Point, so they went to Detroit, she had a good time, I helped mother can peaches. Geo called twice today, Fanny came over this after noon, she was here for supper and we went to the dance. Preston went to. Paul was out a few min, Mr White came home with me, so did Fannie she stayed all night, guess this is about all. Preston took little green coat home surprised us almost to death, he seamed to enjoy his self this eve,

Sept 8th 1914 Tuesday.

O dear we girls did hate to get up this a.m. Fannie's Mother called and wanted her to come home, so you should have seen us hurry, Kettie and Nell and I are going to have our fortune read this eve, wonder what she will tell us, Clyde called to day he is comig out this eve, will write some more tomorrow.

Sept 9th 1914 Wednesday.

say if I don't get to bed some of these nights I surly will die, Clyd was over last eve. Paul called so did Art. Shallia call today to. the fortune teller was very good, helped mother can pickles today Fannie went to the country this eve. Paul and I went to see the Little Lost Sis. was very good, gee but he sure is a nut. will be glad when I meet the big blond man the future teller spoke of. Arleta is coming Sunday, she is going to stay, hope she will like it here, called auntie May to day, my arms ache so I swept and dusted all day. Mother sent Blackie's suit to the cleaners today. and he wanted them this eve. he had to wear Prestons cloths, his panties were too short, so were his sleves, he look like Jack on the bean stalk, well I must go to bed, sweet dreams.

Sept 10th 1914 Thursday,

well here is another day, but not another $1 00 we washed today I went up town this after noon was gone just one hr a fifteen min. got me a new white comb and a shoe shine, Art is coming over this eve, this makes five different ones this wk so far, was out with Preston Sunday eve then Mr White Mon eve. then Mr Williams then Mr Lopke, now Art tonight. am going over to Carolines tomorrow eve with Nell and Kettie, well mother is baking some apple pies so must get a piece while it is hot, will write some more after supper, got a card from Pauline and one from Auntie May today well supper is over and Art has gone home, yet is about 12 oclock. must go to bed

Sept 11st 1914 Friday.

didn't get up until 9:10 this morning, ate my breakfast and took a bath ironed some finished my pillow, Mary called today, so did Nell. did go to Carolines as her sister came home today and her baby was sick it has rained about all day, Blackie went up to Lou's this eve. Isabell was over a few min last eve. guess this is all, don't feel very good today.

Sept 12th 1914 Sat.

Kennith called me Thursday, he and his Mother were on there way to Columbus he was sick all the time they were in Mich. hope he gets better now amos glad Preston feels so good now, it seams as if when one gets well another gets sick. I haven't been very well for a mo. have been in bed most all day,

Sept 15th 1914 Tuesday

have been sick in bed all day yesterday and most all day Sun. went for a auto ride with the Emfield girls and Mr Miller. Sun afternoon, would have enjoyed it more if I had felt better. Mr White called me Sat eve. wanted a date, nothing stering, Clyde called Sun wanted a date, so did Loyd I should worry about the bunch of 'em. Art, fannie, Etta, Mary, Eulalah, were to see me yesterday Etta brought me a beautiful bunch of roses, pink and cream. Auntie May and Aeleta came Sunday Aeleta is going to school, I feel much better today, will write some more after bit.

Sept 16th 1914 Wed.

O such a time as Aeleta and I had last eve. Preston went up to Lou's Blackie stayed at home, we girls are musk melon for supper, and it just wouldn't stay down, so we ate some grapes and water but that didn't do any good, so we ate some candy, well that help much o Blackie went to to the stor and got a qt of cream well between that and some cakes and more water we went to bed, felt pretty good this Morn, didn't do very much today, swept and dusted down stairs today and up to. Art was over this eve, went to the show, some times I think I like him

Sept 16th 1914 Thursday,

got up early this Morn. we are washing Aeleta likes her school much better now I am feeling fine this morn. Clyde called last eve. Fannie was over a few min to guess i have to go up town this after noon, didn't go up town, went to Fannie's tho, came home and ate some pie, now I am going to bed.

Sept 17th 1914. Friday.

Ironed all morning, went up town this after noon, seen Loyd, went to the dance with Fanny, Black is doing much better, after the dance it was just, 10:30, Fannie and I didn't want to go home, so Blackie went home, and Fannie and I walked around the block, we seen two men walking down st towards us realy they looked just like Jeff + Mutt, poor little mush tash to, we we just couldn't help but laugh at them, after they walked past up Fannie turned around to look at them and they were look at her, gee you should have seen us girls walk, they came right after us, we just got a car and came home.

Sept 19th 1914 Sat

cleaned up the house, Blackie went to Pene Aeleta went home this afternoon, poor kid was home sick, went to the dance this eve, had a very good time Mr White came home with me, guess this is about all, Fannie didn't go to the dance she went to Keiths with Mr Brown,

Sept 20th 1914 Sunday.

Mother has the head ache, quite bad, so I am not going to S.S Lester is coming at 10:30 So Bert is going to meet him so he is not going either, Fannie's little sister cant go so she don't want to go with out her, Aetela went home, last eve, so Emma wont go cause she isn't here and Laurence don't want to go all by his self, so we are all going to stay at home,, will write again, well one more day is over, Fannie came over this afternoon, we went outto see Mrs Dawsys boy, he is just six days old, and such a sweet boy to, his name is Richard they call him Dick, I realy like Dick the best, don't know what I will call my boy yet I think Dick or Jack or Jim or Melvin are pretty names. O well I think I have time enough yet, we girls went out to the park just for a ride then came home. Fannie had a date with Mr Brown. I came home helped get supper Mother. Bert + Lester went to the show Blackie and Aeleta came at 7:30 P. and B. went up to the store and got a qt of cream we ate that and now we are going to bed.

Sept 21 - 1914 Mon,

Lester went home this morn, Aeleta went to school. Emma came to meet her. Mother's head still ache's. Henry is still sick poor boy guess he was out to late last eve. Aleta and I washed the dishes and almost got supper, she baked pies this after noon Mary and Mr Furry were here a few min last eve. she called me today. she is talking some of going to the convent again, Etta called today to, I told her we were going to have a meeting Friday, so that was enough for her. Art call after supper, He wanted a date but didn't have any time for him. Clyde call to. Le wanted me to go to the dance with him tomorrow eve of course I will even if I do have to break a date with Loyd. I don't like him any way. Aeleta is reading we are both in bed. we have our gowns on. Blackie and Fannie went up to Lou's, gee but it is warm, must go to sleep now, so good night, sweet dreams,

Sept 22 - 14 - Tuesday,

well it isn't so warm now, as it is 12:30 Went to the dance with Clyde this eve. had a very good time, not very many I knew tho, as Clyde and I were waiting for our car who came along but Loyd, gee but he sure did give us a look. How we did laugh. must go to bed now. I wish I felt good.

9 - 23 - 14 - Wednesday -

canned 2 bu of peaches today, Shallia was over a few min this after noon Bert helped us awful good, mother scolds me so for having so many phone calls, so this eve I played I was not at home I only had 6 - don't know who they were, Mother and Aeleta went to the show I didn't feel like going, so good night

Sept 24 - 14 - Thursday -

got a letter from Pauline, full of school news, washed to day and a big one to, canned another bu of peaches today, don't feel very good, maby I will write some more after Supper, Well supper is over Aeleta and I washed the dishes, then we went to the show, s een Mrs. Daily, and Emma, seen Mary, I just got home when Mr White's friends called up. He and White were up to the dance, we girls are getting ready to go to bed, have had the blues about proper all day hope I will feel better tomorrow have to go up town tomorrow and iron to,

Sept 25 - 1914 Friday -

Hurrah for the Shallie Club, such a mess. Aeleta went home this eve. had to work so hard, I haven't set down all day. Fanny stayed all night, so must go to bed.

Sept 26th 1914 Sat.

Well we have 2 more bu of tomatoes to can to day, have canned 3 bu of peaches and 4 bu of tomatoes, washed and ironed baked bread 3 times and pies every day I think that is to much in one wk. Preston went to Auntie Mays this afternoon I wanted to go to the dance, but had to work so hard and I was so tired, Geo called today so did Art. Mary and Etta, Clyde wanted me to go to the dance with him, but could not. Mr White call and wanted me to go to the dance with him, he call up about 9:30, and wanted to know why I didn't come to the dance. maby I will go Tues, Fannie went to a partie this eve, I washed the supper dishes and washed my head, so I think I will go to bed, as we have to go to Auntie Mays tomorrow, all my uncles and Auntis are coming, good night

Sept 27th 1914 - Sunday,

Well such a nice dinner as we had today there was 25 of us. had our pictures made had a real nice time, grandpa came home with us, uncle Fred came after us in the machine and took us back the same way, Blackie was home, when we came, we talked until 10 oclock, so I think I will go to bed as every body else has gone, so good night, O you poor little book I wish I could tell you all,

Sept 28th 1914 Monday -

got up early, worked all day, Mother was sick all day, went to bed about 1 and got up at 8 - grandpa don't feel very good either. didn't eat very much dinner today we had hot biscuit, sweet potatoes, beans apple butter, jell, tea cabbage. O I cant remember I cleaned apart of the yard, took a bath took my glasses of to get fixed, Shallah called so did Etta and Geo, I call Fannie. she sure had a nice time Sat from what she said must go to bed as I am so sleepy O here is father with some candy for Aeleta and I will eat this and go to bed, Preston feels pretty good this eve, I have the blues so I can hardly keep from crying, it is so nice to have Aeleta here all the time.

Sept 29th 1914 Tuesday,

Well one more day is over, we canned 2 ba of grapes today, grandpa feels much better guess Preston doesn't feel very good tho He Layd down after supper, Mamma and grandpa and Bert went to the show, Art, Geo, Edwin and Clyde called this eve I ans the phone when Art called but he didn't know me, he thinks I am in the country, I am such a story teller, well I think I had better go to bed. Mary, Shallah, Fannie, and Mr Brown were here a few min this eve. good night

Sept 30th 1914 Wed -

every body feels good today, Mamma and I are tired, we did a great big washing Isabella and Etta were here a few min this eve, Isabella is going to get married the 23 of Oct. peace and joy be hers. Aeleta and Etta went to Finkburns opening, this eve. talked to Geo today to must go to bed as I am so tired, have had the blues for so long. told mamma all of my troubles today, so now I feel so much better, guess the girls didn't like it because I didn't have any lunch club eve, well I was just to tired, good night -

October 1914

Oct 1st 1914 - Thursday eve -

Well, well, just think four mo. have passed since, I started to write in this book, my but the time go's so fast, did all the ironing this A.M. cleaned up the house, went up town got a new pr. of shoes, gee but they are pretty 4 00. seen Loyd a few min, did have much to say, am going to work next wed the 7th, Nell called twice today, Etta called so did Shallia O yes and Aeleta and I went to mail some letters and who did we see but Arthur he wasing going up town, will he called up just now 9 oclock, he wanted to come out for just a min, he said he was afraid I would think he had a date, ha ha if he only knew how little I cared if he had a date, I had a nice auto ride With the grocer boy cant think of his name gee but I am so sleepy, I must go to bed. godd night -

Oct 2 - 14 - Friday

fixed green tomatoes this a.m. for pickles some job 2 bu. Went to see Etta this afternoon, took her some candy and cakes, bought a fern for mother 50c, she gave me some pretty rose buds, Aeleta went with me, Fannie, Aeleta Etta and I went to Isabells this eve she is to be married the 23 of this mo, Bertha Burgdolt was married the 29 of Sept, gee but I am slow, ha - got a letter from Etta's Bro this morning, and one from Bertha to, guess this is about all, so good night, don't feel very good this eve,