Denver,
Colo. Sept.4, 1905
Arrived
in Denver yesterday at 11:45 o'clock. I start from home Thursday morning.
Blanche met me at Douds and came to Ottumwa with me, where we stayed all night.
I started from Ottumwa at 8:16. Had a fine trip out, near a full crowd on the
car I was in. I did not get very tired, was so much to see. Frank met me at the
depot and took me to his home. met his wife for the first time. This morning,
Roy and I started out right away. We first went to the Capital. It is a very
fine building. Went all through it from dome to basement. Next we went to the
Corest House, a very nice building and the yard with it's fountain were nice.
Next we went to the great Denver store where they keep everything. Then into
some smaller places. Also to the Quarry shop my brothers place of business. Then
home I am tired to death.
Sept. 3
Felt
about played out when I got up this morning. After breakfast Frank and I drove
out to the cemetery. My but it is a pretty place. Some of the prettiest stones
and the prettiest flowers I ever saw. In the round trip we drove about 16 miles.
The sun did not feel very warm but when I got home I was baked on one side of my
face. After dinner we went a car ride, went out to the University and then out
to Englewood to the end of the trolley car line. From there, there is a horse
car runs a few miles each way. After supper Frank and Ella went riding and Roy
and I went to the Christian church and heard Mr. Tyler, one of the fine
preachers of the area. We walked a mile to get there and one
to get back so I did very well for one day.
Sept.
4
Today
is Labor Day. Roy and I went down town at 9 o'clock to get a good place to see
the parade. There was quite a big crowd. While the men look nice, I did not
think it amounted to very much. It drizzled rain all the time. We came home at
noon and stayed the rest of the day.
Sept.
5
A
nice morning. About 10 o'clock, Roy and I went out to Elitch's garden. It is a
beautiful place. Such beautiful flowers and roads. There was merry-go-rounds of
all kinds. children's play garden. In the afternoon, there was a children's
theater. They did fine. We had to hussle to get car home. It began to rain, but
we got home all right. Had Quite a little rain last night.
Sept.
6
Was
a beautiful morning. Today was the great G.A.R. parade. Ella went today. So I
went on the car down to the shop and she and Roy rode. Then Roy and I went up
the street to see. The streets were packed, couldn't have fell down if you had
of tried. The parade was grand. Took it 3 1/2 hours to pass. Claim there was
32,000 in it. My but I was tired. We all came back to the shop and rested and
Ella and I came home in the buggy. This evening we all went down to see the fire
parade. It was very fine. There was 14 companys out and the people, thousands of
them just had to push your way. We were all tired when we got home.
Sept.
7
Another
nice day. I washed and ironed a few things this morning. This afternoon, Roy and
I got ready to go to see Nan Webb. Just as we was ready, there was a storm came
Sept.
8
Felt
awfully bum this morning. Had the neuralgia in my face all night. We stayed at
home this morning. This afternoon, Roy and I went to see my cousin Mrs Webb. Had
a very pleasant visit. I had not seen her since I was 7 years old. After supper,
Frank and I went and called on Mr. and Mrs. Valen, also on Mr. and Mrs. Hinten.
They all use to live at Keosauqua. Mr. Carrie Walker is at the Hinten's. Frank
and I both went to school with her. Came home tired and all went to bed.
Sept.
9
A
beautiful day. Early this morning, Ella and I took the horse and buggy and went
down to the market and got some things and then drove out to the park. Oh it is
the prettiest place, the lake! the flowers! everything so nice. On our way we
called at Will McPherron's just a few minutes. By the time we got home we had
drove about 10 miles. This afternoon we have baked and did what we ought to of
done this morning but we wanted to go while it was cool. Roy has gone to the
races at the park.
Sept.
10
A
beautiful day. Frank and I started out to go to church. Went out on Capital hill
and went to the Presbyterian church. The finest church I ever was in. My it was
nice. A great pipe organ and a big choir. And a fine preacher, a Mr. Coy. There
was about 2,000 persons at church. Stayed at home all afternoon. At night we all
went to Trinity ME church. While it was large and nice it did not compare with
the Presbyterian and the preacher did compare with the other one. We walked
along the streets and looked at the show windows as we went home. It is 6 years
today since Crete died and Blanch is 28 years old today.
Sept.
11
Started
at 7 o'clock this morning for Longmont. Frank came to the depot with me. He went
to Pueblo to the fair. It was a nice trip here, a good view of the mountains all
the way. I got to Longmont at 11 no one there, so I phoned out and Nettie told
me to go to the High School, (that Nellie was there,) and wait. As soon as Tom
came in from work they hitched up and came in for me. My but it is nice around
here. Can see so far and see the mountains all the time. They treat me fine and
I feel at home.
Sept.
12
A
fine day. Nettie and I have talked all day. We hardly took time to breathe.
After Nellie came home we took the buggy and went riding.
Sept.
13
Another
day of talk. I washed some. We went riding again this evening.
Sept.
14
A
lovely day. This morning at 8 o'clock, Tom, Nettie and I started out in the
surry. We went to the beet sugar factory. My but it is a big place. 12 hundred
tons of beets in a day. Such a chimney. 150 feet high, the building is a half
mile long. Then we drove all through Longmont and on home. Went about 10 miles.
Tom had to go and Thrash. After dinner when the children came home from school,
we took the buggy and went over to where they were thrashing. I never saw any
thing like the way they work.
Sept
15
Nettie
and I both feel bum today. I am as near having the headache as I have been since
I came to Colo. We have stayed at home all day.
Sept.
16
We
all got up at 4 o'clock, got our breakfast over and started for the mountains.
My but it was cold. It had snowed in the mountains last night. We could see it
very plain. We went about 20 miles up to Long Peak on what is called North Fork
road. It was just grand. The road runs along the side of the St. Vreins river.
It is so swift and runs over the great rocks and makes a deafening roar. We
camped and got our dinner. Tom fished some. Then we started back as I was to be
at Niwot to catch the 4:45 train. We stopped at Lyons and got us some pop to
drink. There we seen we would have to drive fast or miss the train and we did
the last mile we made in ten minutes. I got to Denver about 6:45, Frank was at
the train. We got home about 7:30.
Sept.
17
Got
out this morning early. Frank and I started at 7 o'clock to take the trip around
the Loop. It is too grand to describe. The mountains are just grand. I love
them. Wish I could stay awhile up in them. We passed through several nice towns
and everything growing just the as we have. We stood
Sept.
18
Rained
this morning so we did not plan to go
Sept.
19
A
beautiful day. Ella and I went out riding and called at McPherons, came home,
got our dinner and rested until evening. Then we all went to the theater. It was
very good. The house was so nice the first time I ever was in a fine opera
house. It was midnight when we got home and we were awful tired.
Sept.
20
This
morning Ella and I started down town early shopping. Got our lunch downtown. Got
a lot of things, about 3:30 when we got home. At 4 o'clock Roy and I went back
to town and did not get home until almost dark. I was tired to death.
Sept.
21
This
morning Ella and I went downtown and got a few things and some fruit for my
lunch as I start for home at 4:30. Will get into Ottumwa some time tomorrow. Am
going to stop at Blanche's on the way.
Sept.
27
Keosauqua
Iowa. I left Denver at 4:30 the 21st. Had a nice car to ride in and a nice
crowd. Mr. Potter was just in front of me. I reached Ottumwa at 1:50 and had to
wait until 3-8. I had the sick headache fit to kill, got a cup of coffee and
took some headache medicine and after a while felt better. Stopped at Douds to
see Blanche. First about bed time I took the neuralgia and I newer put through
such a night. About. 12 o'clock I called Blanche and she gave me some morphine.
I intended to come home that morning but was not able. Not much better when
evening came so Blanche came home with me. Was awful sick all night and not able
to get up next morning. The pain is better but my face is very sore. This
morning I tried to work some, but am awful weak. A good many have been to see
me. Am anxious to get to work. Today was our Guild meeting but I was not able to
go.
Sept.
28
Feel
better today. Have worked hard. Took a thorough sweeping of the sitting and
dinning room. Myrtle Bennett was over awhile.
Sept. 29
Worked
since this morning. Then after noon I went down town. Got Seth a suit of
clothes, Phil a pair of shoes and some underwear. Put $13 in the bank for Phil.
Wess and Edith and baby were here for dinner.
Sept.
30
Millie
and I have put through a hard days work. Cleaned the bed rooms and closet. Baked
bread and cake. Cleaned the kitchen and yard. Canned tomatoes. Done a big
ironing. Mrs. Pearson died this morning. Am awfully tired tonight.
Oct.
1
A
beautiful day for the first of Oct. Not a bit of frost yet. Hope it will stay
nice a long time. I went to S. school. All my boys were there and seemed glad to
see me. Stayed to church. Was communion today. Went to Endeavor and church
tonight.
Oct.
2
A
beautiful day. Cleaned out the front closet and washed what dirty clothes I
brought home with me. This afternoon I helped Mrs. Morton pack dishes. My the
dishes we did wrap. Was awful tired at night.
Oct.
3
Washed
a big wash this morning. Had it all out at 8:30 o'clock but I got up at 5
o'clock. Baked pumpkin pies, made my mango pepper pickles and worked all
morning. Was over at the Mortons all afternoon. They will soon go away so I have
to put in my turn.
Oct.
4
Another
fine day. I ironed all morning. Will and I was up to Edith's for supper. Today
we have been married 29 years. My how much has happened in that time. It has
been warm today, 85 in the shade. I am awfully tired for I have not felt very
well today.
Oct.
5
Been
very busy all morning. Quite a few in town this afternoon to the Soldiers
Reunion. Was over at Mrs. Morton's awhile. She and I went to prayer meeting.
There was 17 there.
Oct.
6
Washed
this morning. This afternoon, Mrs Morton and I went down town.
Oct.
7
This
morning Millie and I just had the house all cleaned up and started on an awful
big ironing, when Blanche and her Aunt Mrs. Morrow drove up. I had to stop and
fix for dinner. After noon we all went down town. They started home at 3:30.
After supper I went over to Bennett's. Nina and Jennie was there. We took the
surry and drove around town and heard the band play. Was awful tired when I got
home.
Oct.
8
A
beautiful day. Went to S. school and church. Millie went to Jules for dinner.
Went to Endeavor and church. I lead tonight.
Oct.
9
A
fine day. I repotted plants all morning. My I dread the time to bring them in.
May Jamison was in and I helped her to cut a dress for Bee. Was over at Mrs.
Morton's most of the afternoon. Looks like rain tonight. Do hope it will for I
am getting short on soft water.
Oct.
10
Blew
up and tried to rain a little last night. This morning was cold. Not done much,
have not felt well all day.
Oct.
11
Cold
and blustery but we washed this morning. Cut Van out a coat. Millie and I went
to the Guild social at the Russell House. Had a big crowd and a good time. Took
in $8.75. The fire company was called out tonight. The closet at Mr. Perkins was
on fire.
Oct.
12
Had
a freeze last night. Everything is gone this morning. Have sewed all day. George
Morrow went home today. Has been here 8 1/2 weeks. Went to prayer meeting
tonight. Not quite so cold tonight.
Oct.
13
Sewed
all day. Edith went to lodge and I kept her children.
Oct.
14
Had
a good rain last night, and rained most of the morning. We intended to clean
house but it was so bad, so we put up our pears and made a couple gal. of
picalilli. Worked all day. Am awful tired tonight.
Oct.
15
Cloudy
and dreary all day. Went to S. School and church. Was up to Mrs. Hales most of
the afternoon. Went to C. Endeavor. Mrs. Manning led. Had a good meeting. Stayed
for church. Today was Mrs. Morton's birthday. She was 70 years old.
Oct.
16
Been
all kinds of weather today. Had a big frost last night. Brung in all my plants
today. Finished Bee's dress and made a gal. of pear butter this morning. This
afternoon I helped Mrs. M. pack. It's raining tonight.
Oct.
17
Raining
today. Will have enough now it has
Oct.
18
Rained
all night and cloudy all morning. Cleared off after noon and still clear
tonight. Helped Mrs. Morton again this afternoon.
Oct.
19
Still
cloudy but I washed. Began raining before I got through but I put out my
clothes. It cleared off after awhile and my clothes got dry. The wind blew
terribly this evening but I went to prayer meeting. There were 7 there.
Oct.
20
The
sun is shining this morning. I ironed all
Oct.
21
Been
sick all day. Was awfully sick all night. Chilled until after 12 o'clock. Millie
has had everything to do today
Oct.
22
A
very pretty day. Am better but weak. Went to
Oct.
23
Went
to Morton's early this morning to help. It seems like they never will get done.
We did lots today but there is lots yet. Am awfully tired tonight.
Oct.
24
Worked
at Morton's again today. the Stickle girls came last evening and that just makes
that much more. Myrtle came home. Mr. Morton is awful poorly today. I worked
over there most of the day and did some washing. Got word to come to Douds, that
Blanche was sick. I don't see how I can go if
Have
not had the time to write. Been so busy helping Mrs. Morton get ready when night
comes was too tired to write. They got started yesterday. How I did hate to see
her go. Don't suppose I will ever see her again. Today I have put in a busy day.
After I came from downtown I washed and then cleaned up everything. Tomorrow I
want to clean house. Just after dinner there was a fire at R. Shereds. Did a
good deal of damage. Was lucky it was no worse.
Nov.
1
Cleaned
house all day. Geo. and Lof Benning
Nov.
2
Cleo
stayed at home this morning and we washed. Washed bed clothes first. Just got
them hung out and it began to rain, so put the rest of them in rinse. Stopped
raining after dinner and George, Will and I built a chicken house.
Nov.
3
A
fine day. Hung-out the rest of the clothes and put out the bed clothes to finish
drying. Will, George and I built a cellar door and worked in general part in the
cellar window and fixed up my flowers. Will and the boys got the wood house
almost filled with wood.
Nov.
4
A
very pretty day. Millie and I cleaned the two bedrooms and closet and yard.
Ironed some too. Worked hard all day. Thank goodness am almost done. Today Edith
was 26 years old. Cleo and Millie are up there tonight.
Nov.
5
Rained
hard last night. Has been cloudy and drizzling most of the day. Looks real
winterish. Went to S. School and church. Also to C.E. and church. Was nice
service. Rev. Cooper preached.
Nov.
6
A
nice day. Cleaned the front room today. Am all through now.
Nov.
7
Cloudy
all day. We did a big washing. Wind blew them dry. Edith was here all day. She
and I went to the social at Capt. Duckworth's. Was a big crowd, over a hundred
there.
Nov.
8
A
bad day. Rained most of it. Cut out Millie's skirt and got it all basted
together. Fits awfully nice. Mrs Van Auken died very suddenly this evening.
Nov.
9
A
very nice day. Sewed all day. Finished Millie's dress
Nov.
10
A
beautiful day. Ironed this morning. Cut out and half basted Cleo's dress. Geo.
Morrow was here today. Leonore is here tonight. Edith is all torn up. They are
moving.
Nov.
11
Another
fine day. Worked awful hard all day. Cleaned up this morning. Dressed two
turkeys. Finished Cleo's Dress and patched this afternoon. Leonore and Ruth been
here all day. Wess and Edith moved and are about fixed up. They were here for
dinner.
Nov.
12
A
beautiful day. Went to S. School and church. This afternoon Will and I went up
to Edith's. They look real nice in there new home. Went to Endeavor and Church.
Nov.
13
Another
fine day. I hemmed 8 towels and put in the rest of the day patching. Bought me a
new waist.
Nov.
14
Today
is bright but not quite as warm. We washed this morning. This afternoon I cut
out Cleo's silk waist and tucked it. Also cut out my own. Had several callers.
Nov.
15
Warm
nice day. Ironed this morning. Sewed rest of the day.
Nov.
16
A
beautiful day. Went downtown this morning. Sewed the rest of the day. Ruth was
here all day. Edith went to the country. Wess was here for dinner. Went to
prayer meeting. Stopped at Bess's awhile.
Nov.
17
Another
fine day. Geo. and me cleaned the cistern this morning. Sewed the rest of the
day.
Nov.
18
Been
cloudy all day. Worked all morning. Finished Mildred's jacket and made the
button holes in Cleo's silk waist. Tonight went to the musical give by the
Hoyles. It was just fine.
Nov.
19
A
changeable day. Went to S. School and church. Millie, Jule and Bales Manning
went to Stockport today. Went to C.E. I lead the meeting. We all went to the M.E.
Church tonight to hear Paul McBeth preach.
Nov.
20
A
beautiful day. Sewed all day. Was up to Bess's tonight.
Nov.
21
A
fine day. Washed for Mrs. B. Also for ourselves. Worked on my waist this
afternoon. Everybody but Cleo and has gone to the theater.
Nov.
22
A
beautiful day. Finished my waist this morning. This afternoon went to Guild
meeting at Mrs. Cornells. Had a fine meeting. 22 there. I called on my new
neighbors, also at Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Valentine's.
Nov.
23
Cloudy
this morning but cleared off. Then about 4 o'clock it clouded up and began to
rain. Is still blowing and drizzling. Ironed this morning and made three
nightgowns this afternoon.
Dec.
4
Been
quite a while since I wrote. I had missed several days, then on Tuesday I got a
telegram to come to Blanche. She was very sick. I was washing. Had to quit and
get ready. Only had about 30 minutes. I got to Douds all right. Found her
better. Said until this morning she was not able to sit up. I brought Cyrene
home with me. She is doing all right so far. Found things all right at home.
Edith and I went down town this afternoon. I got me cloth to make a coat. Also
some to make Cyrene one. George was 24 years old today.
Dec.
5
It
has turned warm. We washed this morning. This afternoon I made Cyrene's coat.
She is as good as can be. Don't want to go home.
Dec.
6
Another
beautiful day. Been sewing all day. Finished Cyrene a hood and made Ruth a coat
this afternoon. She was here all morning. Her mother was at the I.O.O.F. hall
fixin for the supper tonight.
Dec.
7
A
lovely day. Ironed this morning. Went downtown. Got me some vests and Cyrene a
pair of shoes. She thought it was grand. She never saw so much. I did very well
collecting for the bazaar. I have $500 now. Went to prayer meeting tonight.
Dec.
8
A
lovely day. I have sewed all day. Made a waist for Mildred and a dress for
Cyrene. Had several callers. Wrote to Blanche. Cyrene is doing fine. Won't ask
to go home at all.
Dec.
9
Had
a hard days work. Millie and I have both been at home all day.
Dec.
10
A
lovely day. Went to S. School and church. Took Cyrene to S. School. In the
afternoon we went up to Edith's. Went to C.E. and church at night.
Dec.
11
A
beautiful day. Sewed all morning. Afternoon Edith came down and we went
downtown. Took Cyrene and Ruth. I got my sugar for the Bazaar and some Xmas
things. What I want and my pocketbook don't hold out.
Dec.
12
Washed
this morning. This afternoon and evening have been making candy. Don't expect to
do much else this week. Am awfully tired.
Dec.
15
We
have had beautiful weather for the last two days. All I have done is to make
candy and popcorn for the bazaar. We held it today and night. Had a good day and
a good crowd. Done very well with everything. I took in $14.60 at my booth. The
concert was good.
Dec.
16
A
lovely day. Millie and I have worked hard today. We had so much cleaning up to
do outside of regular Saturday work. This afternoon I finished up Van's suit.
Tonight I am just about sick.
Dec.
17
A
fine day. Went to S. School and church this afternoon. Cyrene and I rode up to
Mrs. Haler's. Went to C.E. and church.
Dec.
18
Cloudy
today. Wish it would rain. Am out of soft water. Sewed this morning and this
afternoon. Cyrene and I went downtown to get Xmas things. I am so tired I am
almost sick.
Dec.
19
Got
up long before daylight and went to washing. MilliE stayed at home and helped
me. Had it all out by nine o'clock. Sewed the rest of the day.
Dec.
20
Ironed
this morning. Sewed this afternoon. About 3 o'clock it began to snow, sleet and
rain. First of the winter. Is raining now. Hope it will take all the snow off by
morning. Worked all morning. Made candy tonight.
Dec.
22
Baked
all morning. Blanche came at noon to take Cyren home. My how we will miss her.
She has been so much company. We all went down town this afternoon. They went
home on the five train. Am tired tonight.
Dec.
23
Cooked
and cleaned all morning. This afternoon I cleaned 5 turkeys and 2 chickens. Got
a Xmas present for Mrs. Morton today, also a package from Brough's wife for us
all. Cleo gave me a nice ribbon.
Dec.
24
A
lovely day. Went to S. School and church. Had a fine Xmas sermon. Fixed my Xmas
things this afternoon. Went to the church tonight. We had a S.S. concert. They
all done fine. Had a nice treat after it was over. I gave my boys a treat. They
were much pleased. Myrtle Bennett gave me a nice handkerchief today.
Dec.
25
The
finest Xmas day I ever remember. We all fared very well. I got seven nice
presents. we had a nice dinner. Wes, Edith and babies was here also Julia Day
and Clyde Picket. I was tired when night came.
Dec.
26
A
lovely day. We cleaned up this morning. I went up to see Mrs. Valentine, also
Mrs Markley. Stopped at Edith's. Was sick all afternoon and night.
Dec.
27
We
washed this morning. Cleo stayed at home and helped. Got our clothes all dry as
it was a nice day.
Dec.
28
Rained
all morning. Turned to snow about three o'clock and tonight the ground is white.
Cut out my coat and sewed what I could on it.
Dec.
29
A
bright morning. George and Mildred went up to Douds to Blanche's. I sewed all
day.
Dec.
30
Another
lovely day. Geo. and Mildred came home at noon. I worked hard all day. Finished
my coat.
Dec.
31
The
last day of this year and a lovely day it has been. Went to S. School and
church. This afternoon I wrote to Frank and Mrs. Morton. Good by to the year of
1905. May the next the next be a happy and prosperous year to all.
1906
Jan.
1
Happy
new year. Today has been cloudy and gloomy. I have patched and fixed everything
I could. went down to Mrs. Varner's to see how she was. She has such a cold. We
had a nice dinner. Seth was at Walter Beer's to dinner. Looks like it might
rain.
Jan.
2
Snowed
most all day. Now has turned almost to rain. We washed but did not get to put
clothes out. Sewed this afternoon.
Jan.
3
One
of the worst days of the season. Snowed like fury all day. Tonight the wind is
howling and it is getting colder.
Jan.
4
Today
is lovely. The sun is shining. Hung out my clothes. Got a box of pork from
Blanche's this evening. Went to prayer meeting.
Jan.
5
A
nice day. Worked all morning on my meat. Cleaned and fixed some dress skirts.
Then I went up to Mrs. Savage's awhile and over to Bess's. Edith's children are
here. She has gone to the Woodman's supper. Mrs. Hales was down this evening.
Jan.
6
A
nice day. Worked all morning cleaning up and getting ready for Sunday. Went down
to Mrs. Varner's.
Jan.
7
Clear
but cold. Has grown colder all day. Went to S. School and church. Read all
afternoon. Went to Endeavor and church.
Jan.
8
The
coldest morning this winter so far. 5 below. I made a comfort for the boys bed
today. Tonight we had a nice church meeting. A very good crowd and a nice time.
Jan.
9
Been
a good deal warmer today. We washed this morning.
Jan.
10
A
beautiful day. Has thawed all day. Ironed all morning. Went downtown this
afternoon. Got Phil an over coat, a ducken coat and a pair of overalls. Got
Mildred a new shirt. Tonight was the church social at Mrs. Manning's. We had a
fine social. About 70 there. Took in $8.15. We are doing well at our socials.
Jan.
11
Been
cloudy most all of the day. I was out all day down at Mrs. Row's to a carpet rag
sewing. Was 14 women there. We sewed 21 pounds. Had a fine dinner. Went to
prayer meeting tonight.
Jan.
12
Been
cloudy all day. I cut and began on millie's dress. Have had the headache all day
and not felt much like work. Edith's children are here tonight while she is at
lodge.
Jan.
13
Cloudy
today. Have sewed hard all day. Finished Mildred's suit. It looks nice. Mr.
Lindsy died this morning. Cleo went to Douds this evening.
Jan.
14
Cloudy
and cold. Went to S. School. Had two new scholars. Have 7 in my class. In
afternoon went to see one of my class boys that got hurt. Also called at Mrs.
Varner's, Mrs. Boyer's and Mrs. Hale's. Went to Endeavor and church at night.
Mildred was 18 years old today.
Jan.
15
Rained
last night. This morning it thundered and lightninged. As the day advanced it
blew and snowed and was a terrible day. Bad as it was, I went up to Manning's to
see Bess in her old fashioned dress. The P.E.O. had an old dress party all day.
Jan.
16
Cloudy
and tried to snow this morning but cleared up by noon. I have cut rags all day
again. Have 30 pounds now. Bess was down this morning. Mrs. Reese called this
afternoon.
Jan.
17
Cloudy
and high wind. Washed this morning. My clothes blew dry. Finished up my carpet
rags today. Have 32 lbs. wish they were all sewed. Marshal Field, the great
Chicago Merchant died today.
Jan.
18
A
bad day. Ironed all morning. Cut out a waist for each of the girls. Oliver
Manning was here for supper and will be back to stay all night. He is Geo. chum.
Went to prayer meeting and stopped at Bess's.
Jan.
19
This
morning it rained hard for a while and froze as it fell so that it was so
slippery one could hardly walk. By noon it had thawed and by night was real
slippery. We got a Quarter of beef today. Mr. Fleming died last night. Edith and
Ruth were down awhile.
Jan.
20
Cloudy and warm today. Was 70 above. Could go without wraps. The river has been rising all day and the ice is running. Mr. Fleming was buried this afternoon. I did not go as I am not feeling very well. Tonight it is thundering and lightninged and raining
Sunday
Jan. 21
Cold
this morning and has been getting colder all day. Tonight it is blowing and
snowing. Went to S. School and church. The afternoon people were shocked to of
the death of Howard Trull by diptheria. Very few knew he was sick. Wasn't long.
There will be no school until it is seen what will develop. Went to C.E. and
church.
Jan.
22
Began
snowing last night and has kept it up all
Jan.
23
Sun
shining bright today and not very cold. Sewed all day.
Jan.
24
A
beautiful day. Washed this morning. Millie has gone sleighing with Bates M.
Jan.
25
A
fine day. Ironed some this morning. Have put in most of day patching. went to
prayer meeting.
Jan.
26
A
beautiful day. Millie and I worked hard all morning. Carried all my flowers out
and gave them a shower bath, swept and cleaned the room good and washed the
windows. This afternoon I went out to see Mrs. Valentine and Mrs. Duckworth.
This evening went up to Mrs. Hale's and she told me she had sold out to Mr.
Beers, so I will have new neighbors in the spring.
Jan
27
Another
lovely day. We cleaned the back part of the house this morning. Baked and make
pressed beef. Had company for dinner. Almost night before I got done. Wess was
here for supper.
Jan.
28
A
lovely day. Went to S. School and church. Afternoon Cleo and I went and called
on the bride. Went to Endeavor and church.
Jan.
29
Another
bright day. Edith and children were here for dinner. we went downtown. She got a
new dress and some things. Had several callers today. Had a letter from Blanche,
Io is sick.
Jan.
30
A
lovely day. We washed this morning. Not one of us hardly able to work. All have
such colds.
Jan.
31
A
bright day but cold. Ironed this morning. Went to Guild. Was at Mrs. Cheny's.
Was 30 there. Went to the lecture at night. Mr. Perkins lectured on Benjamin
Franklin.
Feb.
1
Colder
today. Have worked all day. Edith and I are going to have a day ironing
tomorrow. Went to prayer meeting. Mr. Snyder died this afternoon.
Feb.
2
Cold
this morning. Went up to Edith's about 7:30. 12 of our women we invited came.
Had a fine time. Sewed about 27 lbs. of rags. Had a fine dinner Was awfully
tired.
Feb.
3
Not
so cold today and has thawed some. Have not done much of anything today. Am
almost sick with a cold.
Feb.
4
Terrible
cold today. Went to S. School and church. Mr. Snyder was buried this afternoon.
Went to C. Endeavor and church.
Feb.
5
The
coldest morning this winter so far. Sewed all day. Have a couple of waists to
make for Mrs. Hales. Was up at Bess's this evening.
Feb.
6
Another
cold day. Put in all day sewing.
Feb.
7
Not
so cold today. Washed this morning. Put in a lot of slips for our Guild. Sewed
this afternoon.
Feb.
8
A
beautiful day. Washed again today. Sewed this afternoon. Went to prayer meeting.
Feb.
9
A
nice day. Ironed all morning. Sewed this afternoon.
Feb.
10
A
lovely day. Finished Mrs. Hales waist this morning. Baked a cake. Went up to
Edith's and invited Ed and Jess down to dinner . They leave for Indianapolis
Monday. They had their sale this afternoon. Went down a while. Was at Bess's
awhile this evening.
Feb.
11
Cloudy
today. Went to S. School and church. R. R. McBeth read Mr. Perkin's sermon as he
is in Burlington. Had my company for dinner. This evening went to Mrs. Perkins.
We went to C. Endeavor. I lead tonight. Lesson was about Abraham Lincoln. Seth
and I went up to the M. E. Church.
Feb.
12
A
very nice day. Cleaned up my closet and finished some sewing for Bess. Cut out
Io's dress. Was up at Mrs. Hale's a while this evening.
Feb.
13
Began
raining sometime last night and has rained all evening. Tonight it is colder and
the wind is howling. Finished Io's dress. It is real pretty.
Feb.
14
The
sun is bright but it is cold. Washed this morning and then went up to Mrs. Hales
to dinner. She had 8 ladies to dinner. Had a nice time and a good dinner. Came
home. Took in my frozen clothes and chilled the rest of the eve.
Feb.
15
Bright
and cold. Have not felt very well all day. Not done much. Made some sheets. Did
not feel well enough to go to prayer meeting.
Feb.
16
A
nice day. Sewed and patched all day.
Feb.
17
Cloudy
and tried to snow a little bit. Took a good clean up this morning. Been up to
Mrs. Hale's a time or two. Won't have her for a neighbor much longer.
Feb.
18
A
lovely day. Went to S. School and church and to Endeavor and church. Wrote to
Myrtle Ellis this afternoon
Feb.
19
A
cloudy day. We washed this morning. Was up at Mrs. Hale's this afternoon.
Feb.
20
Began
to rain early this morning and has rained hard all day. I worked for Mrs. Hale.
Packed 8 big boxes. Work awful hard. Am sick I am so tired.
Feb.
21
Clear
and Bright just like spring. I was sick all night. Chilled and then had high
fever. Hardly felt able to be up today. Have been at Mrs. Hale's most of the day
but did not work much. Have a terrible headache.
Feb.
22
Been
at Mrs. Hale's all day. Finished packing and got the things off to the depot.
Was awfully tired but went to prayer meeting.
Feb.
23
Stayed
home today. Ironed and baked and done my Saturday's work today.
Feb.
24
Been
at Mrs. Hale's all day. Fixed for the sale this morning. It was this afternoon.
Was a good crowd and things sold well for such a day, for it has rained all day
long. Was up at Bess's. They are all under the weather there.
Feb.
25
Bright
today but is muddy. We have the worse roads now we have had in years. I went to
S. School and church. Stopped to see Brown. He had the croup and is real sick.
This will be the first time he has missed S. School this year. Myrtle Bennett
was here all afternoon Went to Endeavor and church.
Feb.
26
Snowed
last night and part of the morning. Still
Feb.
27
A
lovely day. Cleaned out the closet and cut some more carpet rags.
Feb.
28
Lovely
day. Washed this morning. Went to Guild this afternoon. Was at Mrs. Leo's. Had a
nice crowd. Elected officers. Met this afternoon with a committee. Went
downtown.
March
1, 1906
Worked
all morning. Went downtown this afternoon. Went to Mrs. McCord's to a committee
meeting. Went to prayermeeting. Was at the parsonage.
March
2
Has
been a lovely day. Made Mildred a waist. Been home all day.
March
3
Cold
and stormy all day. Have not done very much today. Worked on my flower quilt a
while this morning. Cleo is 20 years old today.
March
4
Real
cold this morning. Went to S. School and church. Went over to Bennett's this
afternoon. Went to Endeavor and church.
March
5
Cold
and cloudy today. Went up to see Mrs. Brown this morning. She is sick in bed.
Cut out a lot of muslin sewing. Wrote three letters.
March
6
Cloudy
this morning but I washed. Just as I had them out it began to snow and has kept
it up all day. Am about played out tonight.
March
7
Ironed
this morning. Went up to Edith's this afternoon.
March
8
Cloudy
and rained some. Have sewed all day. Wasn't any prayer meeting tonight.
March
9
Been
threatening all day. Sewed all day. Got a letter from Jo Mears this morning
saying she would come to see me week of the next. I wrote last night and told
her to be sure. My won't I be glad to see her.
March
10
Been
cloudy all day. Worked all morning cleaning up. Baked bread and a cake. Patched
this afternoon.
March
11
Snowed
last night about 6 in. when we got up. Has snowed all day long. Went to S.
School and church. Read all afternoon Went to Endeavor and church tonight.
March
12
Sun is shining today. Went downtown and got some calico to make me an apron. Made it this afternoon. Am going to clean house this week. Had word Mrs. Meare from St. Louis is coming. I also today had word that my brother from Denver would be here in April.
March
13
Snowed
all morning. We washed but did not put out my
March
14
Snowed
all day. We ironed all morning. This afternoon took down all the pictures and
cleaned them. Will took up the tacks in the carpet. Went to the lecture in the
M. E. Church tonight.
March
15
The
sun shone today. We cleaned the sitting room today. I went downtown to the
dentist. Went to prayer meeting. I am 49 years old today.
March
16
A
nice bright day. We cleaned our kitchen today. I am just about played out
tonight. Clyde and Mildred have gone to Julia Day's to a party.
March
17
A
bright day. Millie and I cleaned the front room today. Am glad we are through.
Mr. Pettit died this morning.
March
18
Cloudy
this morning. Went to S. School and church. This afternoon I went up to see Mrs.
Valentine. She was very glad to see me. She is poorly and can't get away from
home. Went to Endeavor and church. It began to snow about dark and is still at
it.
March
19
It
snowed all night and stopped about 2 o'clock today. The biggest snow we have had
for a long time. Made Seth and Van each a pair of pants today. Was up to Beer's
awhile this afternoon.
March
20
A
beautiful bright day. We washed this morning. Sewed some this afternoon.
March
21
Another
bright day but cold and windy. We ironed all morning. This afternoon I went up
to Edith's and we made some calls. One at Mrs. McCarey's, Mrs. Duckworth's, Mrs.
Ford's and Mrs. Brown's. Then I went out to see Mrs. Valentine to read to her
Mrs. Morton's letter. Last evening I went over to Mrs. Reese's and Mrs. Rigsbie.
I like them both very well.
March
22
A
beautiful day. Fooled around all day. Swept and cleaned up all the house.
March
24
Cloudy
this morning. Millie and I cleaned up and baked. Thought perhaps Mrs. Mear would
come. Have looked for her all week. Gave her up, but here on the evening train
she came. My but I was glad to see her.
March
25
Sunday
and cloudy. Looks like it would rain, so Jo and I went to the cemetery first
thing. It was a terrible walk. So muddy. I did not go to S. School or church.
Was home all day. Had plenty of callers afternoon and night. Jo and I don't do
anything but talk talk.
March
26
Rained
all day long. Had a real spring thunder shower last night. Done nothing all day
but talk.
March
27
Still
cloudy. Baked some this morning. Mrs. Shepard and Olive came up and I had them
stay for dinner. About 3 o'clock, Jo and I went up to Edith's and took a walk
around the street. Both are tired tonight. She goes Thursday and I am going to
Keokuk with her and we are going over to Ill. on a short visit.
March
28
Still
cloudy but we washed and the wind blew the clothes dry. Jo went over to Mrs.
Brady's to dinner. In the afternoon she and I went calling and looked around
town a little.
March
31
Saturday
evening. I came home on the five train tonight. Jo and I went to Keokuk Thursday
morning. In the afternoon we all went up in town. Friday morning we all went
over to Elvaston Ill. Had a fine visit and came back to Keokuk Saturday evening
and came home in the evening. Just had a splendid time all around.
April
1
A
beautiful day. Went to S. School and church and to Endeavor, but we had no
church at night. Mr. Perkins was not able to preach.
April
2
Nice
today. Millie and went downtown this morning. She got a hat and dress and some
waists and a lot of things she would need in her school. It begins next Monday.
It will hurry me to get things ready. Cut out Cleo's dress in the afternoon. Mr.
Perkins has been sick in bed all day.
April
3
Been
cloudy and bright by turns today. We did an awful washing today. I finished
Cleo's skirt.
April
4
A
very nice day. Ironed in morning and sewed rest of day. Edith was down and I got
her a jacket.
April
5
Rained
all night and part of the fore noon. Worked all day on Millie's skirt. Am awful
tired tonight. There is no graver meeting tonight. Mr. Perkins is sick.
April
6
A
beautiful day. Sewed all day. Am awfully tired tonight.
April
7
Been
cloudy all day. Baked some this morning and sewed the rest of the day. Have
Millie's things all ready now. 30 years ago tonight my father died. My how time
does fly. Clyde came down tonight on the five train. They are all gone to hear
the Jubilee Singers.
April
8
Cloudy.
Began raining just after noon and just poured down until about 1/2 past two. I
went to S. School. we did not have any church as Mr. Perkins was not able to
preach. Millie started for her school just after the rain was over. Clyde drove
her over. They will have a muddy drive of it. Went to Endeavor tonight.
April
9
A
nice bright day. I cleaned off all my flowers and swept all the house good.
Cleaned all day.
April
10
Washed
this morning. This afternoon Mrs. Varner and I went to the cemetery. It has been
a lovely day.
April
11
A
beautiful day. Worked around all morning. Mr. Morrow and Van was down. Edith and
I went downtown to the big sale. Got Van a pair of shoes. They went home on the
five train. George began to paint the house today. My mother would of been 73
years old today if she had of lived.
April
12
It
was a pretty morning but had a thunder shower this afternoon. Ironed this
morning and went downtown with Cleo to get her a jacket. Worked out of doors
until the rain came. Put out my roses and sowed my poppy seeds. Also some
radishes.
April
14
Cold
and rainy. Baked and worked all day. Was up to Bess's this evening.
April
15
Easter
Sunday. Was gloomy this morning but cleared off nice and warm. Went to S.
School. I fixed my little class each an Easter nest. Had a nice service. Mable
Farwell was taken into church. Bronn Manning was baptised. Had our S. School
concert tonight. All went off nicely. Had a good crowd. I went out to see Mrs.
Valentine. Am awful tired tonight.
April
16
A
beautiful day. Cleaned my closets. Repotted a lot of
April
17
A
fine day. Washed a big washing this morning. Cleaned the cellar and washed down
cupboard and did a little of everything. Went to the M.E. Church to a missionary
meeting tonight. A Miss Gregg spoke. She was fine.
April
18
Another
nice day. Ironed this morning and went to the missionary meeting all afternoon.
Today we got word of the terrible earthquake at California. Ruth is three years
old today.
April
19
A
lovely day. Moved our cookstove out today. Made our first garden. I went to a
committee meeting at Mrs. McCarey's and downtown this afternoon.
April
20
Another
nice day. Moved out our room stoves today and I straightened up the house. Am
all done cleaning now but the two bedrooms. Mrs. Hales was here to supper.
Millie came home today. She has got along fine with her school.
April
21
A
nice day. worked all day in the yard and garden. Planted all my flower seeds. Am
tired to death
April
22
A
bright day but some cooler. Went to S. School and church and Endeavor and
church. Tonight Millie went back to her school. Frank and Jule May took her
over.
April
23
Cleaned
up and put away things. Went downtown and got Phil some shirts and my self a
couple of waists. Edith and Ruth were here to dinner.
April
24
A
nice morning. Made Phil a shirt and worked out of doors some. Was over to Mrs.
Reese's.
April
25
A
beautiful day. Washed this morning. Went to Guild at Mrs. Flo Manning's. I tok
Mrs. Reese, Mrs Rigsbee and Mrs. Lawson. Had a nice time.
April
26
Worked
out all day. Put in my forage plants and repotted all my plants. Am awful tired
tonight.
April
27
A
lovely day. Ironed this morning and planted my pole beans. Made Cleo a skirt and
waist. Had several callers today.
April
31
Lost
track of the last three days. Am too tired when night comes to write. This
morning it looked cloudy but Cleo and I went to work at washing and cleaning.
Just as we had our washing out it began to rain but we kept on and got both
bedrooms done and the clothes blew dry. We got all fixed up but we were both
dead tired.
May
1
Bright
today. Cleo ironed and I made 25 yards of carpet for Bess M.
May
2
This
morning Cleo and I went downtown. I got me a new skirt. Made me a waist and
about 4 o'clock Mrs McManis came with a wrapper and wanted it made by noon next
day, so I went to work on that.
May
3
A
lovely day. Finished the wrapper and took it home. Cut and fit Cleo a white
waist. Went to prayer meeting.
May
4
The
sun is bright and cold. This morning baked my cake for the Guild reception. Was
at Capt. Duckworth's. Had a pleasant time. Sold most of our flowers. A good many
out. Took in over $15.
May
5
Cold
today. Don't feel very well. Took cold yesterday. Tried to sew a little. Went to
bed early. Had a frost.
May
6
Bright
but cold. Went to S. School and church. Wrote letter this afternoon. I lead
Endeavor tonight. Had quite a few at church. Had a big frost last night.
May
7
Cold.
Had a hard frost last night. Expect our fruit is all killed. Froze some of my
garden and flowers. Finished Cleo's white waist and made Phil a shirt. Began
raining about three o'clock and is still raining tonight. Edith and Ruth are
down. Had a letter from Blanche.
May
8
Cold
and the wind is blowing a hurricane. We washed and the wind blew our clothes
dry. Sewed this afternoon and this evening. I went up to see Mrs. Emo. She is
home from California.
May
9
Sun
is bright today and was warmer. There was a big frost last night. Made a dress
for Eve Sherman today. Cleo went to ottumwa this evening and from there is going
to Stockport.
May
19
Ten
days since I wrote. I am so busy all day and when night comes on I'm tired. I
have done lots in that time. This morning I cleaned up all the house and Will I
and cleaned out all the garden walks. I baked bread, cake and pies. Blanche, Van
and Cyrene came on the noon train. Wasn't looking for them. We went up to
Edith's in the evening. Had a letter from Millie. She is sick and later on a
telephone call that she was worse and had had the Dr. and Cleo was out there.
May
20
A
fine day. We need rain awful bad. Blanche the children and I went to S. School
and church. Blanche went up to Edith's for dinner. This afternoon we went up to
Mrs. Plowman's. Talked to Cleo. Millie is no better. Jule is going out to teach
for her and I am going to bring Millie home if she can be moved. Went to
Endeavor. Must go to bed as I want to start at 6 o'clock in the morning.
May
21
A
lovely morning. Jule and I started at 6 o'clock. We found Millie better and I
got her home all right. Done up a waist this afternoon Tired tonight.
May
22
Washed
all morning. Cleaned up and worked out of doors all afternoon or until a rain
came up.
May
23
Had
a lovely rain. Worked in garden all morning. Capt. and Mrs. Baker were here
today. Went to Guild. It meets at Gus Jackson's. Had a big crowd and a nice
time. Had a shower this afternoon.
May
24
Rained
this morning. I washed and got my clothes dry between showers. Cut out a dress.
Had a hard storm. Took the roof off the mill. Went to prayer meeting.
May
25
Rained
all night and still at it. We ironed this morning. I worked on Ella's dress this
afternoon.
May
26
Terrible
hot. We worked all morning. Millie started to her school this afternoon. Mrs.
Varner and I went to the cemetery and done some work. Come up a storm and we had
to stop on the way home. It hailed some It has rained every day since Monday.
May
27
Cloudy
and cold today. Went to S. School and church. It was nice service. Mr. Perkins
preached a fine sermon and the
Monday
May 28
A
beautiful morning but cool. Washed a big wash. Worked
May
29
Rained
and was cloudy and windy all day. Washed and got my clothes dry between showers.
Had the headache all day. Didn't sleep much. Seth cried all night with
toothache. Am awfully tired.
May
30
A
beautiful day. Fooled around all morning. Got my flowers ready and Will took
them to the cemetery and a lot to the G. A. R. hall. A big crowd in town this
afternoon. I felt to tired to go up to the grounds.
May
31
Ironed
this morning. Cleo came home this
June
1, 1906
An
ideal day. Sewed some. Have not felt very well.
June
2
A
nice day. Baked and worked around all day. Cleo went
June
3
A
fine day. Went to S. School and church. Cyrene and I went to Bess's awhile. I
went to C. E. and church.
June
4
The
sun has shone. Has been cloudy and even rained a little. Washed this morning.
Went down town this afternoon. Had several callers. Had a card from Frank. He is
in Oskaloosa.
June
5
A
nice day. Ironed some this morning. George started away this morning. Went to
the dentist this afternoon. He worked at that bone and then did not get it out.
Suffered so much it made me sick.
June
6
Not
been able to do much all day. My jaws have hurt me so.
June
7
All
morning it has rained and the sun shone by spells. We washed. A terrible
accident happened just after dinner. Rush Starr was drowned. A lot of boys were
fishing and he got in a deep place. Was about 2 hours finding him. There was a
big crowd at the river. Bertha Barker came on the five train. Went to prayer
meeting.
June
8
Rained
this morning but cleared off and has been a nice day. Ironed some and sewed the
rest of the day. Bert and Cleo went to Mt. Zion to the Hootman picnic. Was a
crowd there. Tired tonight.
June
9
A
beautiful day. Worked all morning. Millie and Mrs. Wagoner came about 2 o'clock.
Went downtown with her. Am awful tired tonight, so many.
June
10
An
ideal day. Millie went to S. School and then came home and got dinner and I went
to church with Mrs. Wagoner. Cleo and Bert went to the M.E. church. Leonore was
here all day. Millie and Mrs. W. started home about three o'clock. Went to
Endeavor and church. Had a letter from Mrs. Morton. She sent $5 for the parish
house,
June
11
A
beautiful day. Washed this morning. Cleo and Bert went to the country. Sewed
some. Have felt miserably all day.
June
12
Another
nice day. Washed again. Had a terrible big one. The girls washed every thing
they had.
June
13
Washed
today again. The girls ironed this afternoon. I helped Bess seed cherries. Bert
went to Ottumwa. Cleo went with her. Am awful tired.
June
14
Cleaned
up and ironed until three o'clock. Put up 2 gal. of gooseberries and 2 of
cherries. Was to tired to go to prayer meeting.
June
15
A
lovely day. Canned some cherries. Made some pies. Took a general clean up.
Intended to do so much and was not going to get much dinner. Wanted to get all
fixed up as I looked for my brother next day and lo, on the 11 o'clock train he
came. Cleo with him. I was heels over head everywhere. Was just so glad to see
him and soon got straight.
June
16
Cleo
and I worked awful hard this morning. Baked bread, cake, pie and cookies. This
afternoon Frank and I went to the cemetery. My but it was
hot old walk for it was over 90 in the shade. We called at Mrs. Lemming's
and Bennett's on the way home.
June
17
Another
hot day. I went to S. School. Brought Cyrene home and Frank and I went to
church. We had one of the finest sermons Mr. Perkins ever preached. And fine
singing. Craig sang a solo and the Quartet sang all at my request. In the
afternoon we went over to Bennett's and Cheney's. I went to Endeavor and church
at night.
June
18
A
hot morning. Frank and I went to Bennett's for dinner. Had a nice day of it.
Began to rain just as we got home.
June
19
Rained
all night. We needed it so badly. Looked like it might clear off so I went to
washing but it soon began to rain and kept it up all day. Frank and I went to
Edith's for supper and spent the evening.
June
20
A
lovely morning. Finished putting out my
June
21
A
lovely day. I cleaned my cupboards and house all up. Went down town. Went to
prayer meeting. Cleo did not come home.
June
22
Beautiful
day. Washed this morning. Was so give out I could not do anything the rest of
the day. Went over to Mrs. Reese's awhile this evening. Seth was 13 years old
today.
June
23
Rained
this morning. Ironed all morning. Have cleaned chickens. Put up some cherries
and done a little of everything. Cleo came home on the five train. Io came with
her.
June
24
A
lovely day. Went to church. It was Mr. P. last sermon before his vacation. The
M.E. people meet with us. Had a house full. Mr. and Mrs. Forbes were taken into
church. Went to Endeavor. I lead. The Elder of the M. E. Church preached. Jo
Stedger was taken into our church.
June
25
A
nice day. Washed this morning. Canned 3 gal. of cherries and baked a cake for
the Guild. It was at Mrs. Perkin's. Had a big crowd.
June
26
Nice
morning. Cloudy this afternoon. Washed this morning. Fixed a dress for Mrs.
Boyer. Have the headache
June
27
Been
a terrible hot day. Canned 9 qts. of raspberrie and 6 qts. of cherries this
morning. Caught up sewing afternoon.
June
28
Another
awful hot day. Sewed all day tried tonight.