Mary T. Hill Diary 1912

Mary T.
Hill Diary
1912
January 1, Monday
This is indeed a beautiful Winter day. Everything covered with snow, was 15 below zero
early this morning. Papa returned from New York last night well but tired. George and
Charlotte dined with us. Walter went to Northcote this p.m.
{Travel Diary}
Vain is the Horse for safety
January 2, Tuesday
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Very cold 15 below zero at 9 this a.m. We had cables yesterday from M. Tuck Lords
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Strathcona and Mount Stephen. Also a telegram from Mrs. Thorne Jim. and all the girls.
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Just leared {learned?} it was 20 below zero early this a.m.
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January 3, Wednesday to a
Very cold this morning was 12 below at 9 a.m. I went in to see little Dorothy this
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morning, it is not decided yet whether she has a cold or whooping cough. Dr. Abbott is
ill. Mrs. Green at Mrs. Finchs is ill and Mrs. Finch not well.
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January 4, Thursday
Our coldest day. Very cold 37 below reported in early hours. 28 below at 1030 a.m.
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Papa went to Minneapolis this evening to attend Banquet to celebrate Mr Dunwoodies

30 years in Bank with Judge Coon and also to celebrate the 70th birthday of each. Sun
dogs last night.
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January 5, Friday
Very cold day. 37 below early this morning. Not above 15 below all day a wind too.
January 6, Saturday
Still very cold 20 below at breakfast time. Helena Driscoll and Harry Robbins married
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this afternoon at 4 oclock. Her attendants [w…..] no maids her six brothers attended
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her.
January 7, Sunday
Still too cold for comfort. 31 below early today. 12 below at 1oclock p.m. Wrote to Mrs.
Lamborn today this afternoon. And to Ettor Clark who has a son born within a couple
days.
January 8, Monday
Today is cold but as it was not below zero all day we thought it moderate in this cold
spell. I made a few calls on Mrs. Gotzian Mrs. Abbott Mrs. Farington.
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January 9, Tuesday
31 below zero in early hours. Very cold all day not above 10 below. Clara had 7 guests
to luncheon. Col. Clough called in the evening. Symphony Concert this evening on
account of the cold I stayed at home.
January 10, Wednesday

31 below this early morning. At 1230 p.m. 16 below. I spent the forenoon at Dr. Lyons
office a letter from Mrs. Upham today.
January 11, Thursday

35 below zero at 7 this morning! How the cold lasts at 9 a. m. 30 below but sunny and
so still.
January 12, Friday
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The coldest morning yet. 35 below at 7 a. m. A very cold day.
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January 13, Saturday
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At last it is just above zero – yet the day is raw and cold. I seem to have a little cold and
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my bronchial tubes are excited.
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January 14, Sunday
7 above Zero this a.m. I am confined to my room again bronchitas [sic]. And could not
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go to Mass.
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18 below this morning early. Grew cold yesterday afternoon. I feel better today. Mr. E.
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T. Nichols arrived this morning late. I hear little Louis has chicken pox.
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January 16, Tuesday

Not so cold but cloudy and cheerless looking! Mr. E. T. Nichols arrived yesterday
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looking well. My cold or rather bronchitas [sic] has me pretty well in its grip.

20 Above this morning an improvement in weather. Received some scrapple from Mr.
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Lamborn to day along directions to make it. Wrote to Mike to Marry M. and Ruth. I think
I am better. Mrs. Gotzian in to day.
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January 18 Thursday
A pleasant day feeling some better beginning to prepare to go East. Katherine Abbott
took luncheon with us. A letter from James today.
January 19, Friday

Was 20 below zero early this morning at 9 a.m. 12 below.
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5 below zero at breakfast time. I got out twice today - and feel the stronger for it. Mrs.
Furness came in today. Also Annabell McQuillan. Auntie came down.
January 21, Sunday

6 above at 845 this am. Went out to St. Lukes to mass. Theodore Schurmeier came in
for luncheon. The children are looking pretty well. We are leaving for New York this
evening.
January 22, Monday

Chicago. Arrived on time. Cold cloudy day here. We leave on 20th Century at 230.
Slades and Rachel leave this p.m. 530.
January 23, Tuesday
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New York. Arrived here 2 ½ hours late. Fine warm day. George Charlotte and Rachel
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came in the late afternoon. Find all well here. Went out this evening to see Cathedral
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illumination it is fine!
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January 24, Wednesday to a
Colder to day. Telegraphed home to Maud yesterday. Wrote to Mr. Grob, Maud and
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Cragin. Mrs. Sam. Thorne called this evening.
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January 25, Thursday

Still colder to day. Wrote to James, to Cragan to Australia – and a note to Mr. Howard of
St. Louis. Mrs. Will. Thorne called to day. Also Mr. S. Thorne and Pauline Emmet and
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Mrs. Lamborn.
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January 26, Friday

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New York. Papa and I went to Ruths to see the children - this morning. Ruth brought
little Anson over in the Afternoon. Muller Uri called. Papa went over to Washington D. C.
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this afternoon.

New York. A cloudy cold morning some snow cleared a bright cold day. Mrs. Lamborn
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and Ann Polk came to luncheon. Mrs. Upham came in the afternoon. Miss Ellen Tone
came to Tea. Dr. Turner came in the afternoon stayed to dinner and spent the evening.
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Papa returned from Washington.
January 28, Sunday

New York. A cold day. We went to 11 oclock Mass at Jesuites [sic] 84th St church and
heard Father Vaugn he is most dramatic. Clara took luncheon at Mr. Laniers. Mr.
Jacacci his son Thayer Anson and Ruth with George and Charlotte took dinner with us.
January 29, Monday

New York. A very cold stormy morning and day. sleet snow and rain. We are leaving in
the morning for Jeckyl [sic] Island Club papa and I. Muller Uri dined with us. Miss
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Watson and Mr. Dickerman were in at Tea time. Dr. Biggs called to see Rachel who has
a cold.
January 30, Tuesday

We left New York at 1116 a. m. for Jeckyl [sic] Island Brunswick Ga. Cold all way. Snow
and ice until after dark. Trees and shrubs covered as if with clear glass. Sam came
aboard train at Washington.

Jeckyl [sic] Island. Arrived here at noon. A cold day for here. Windy. We stayed in all
evening close to the fire. In the afternoon Papa and I went for a drive. Telegraphed
Rachel to Ansons sweater. Only papa Mr. Brown Margaret and I here yet.
February 1, Thursday
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Jeckyl [sic] Island. Warmer to day. Papa and I walked on the Beach and picked up
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shells quite a bag full. After luncheon we drove the River Road and back via Beach. A
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fine afternoon. I feel rather tired after walk and drive.
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February 2, Friday to a
A fine morning. Wind came up in the afternoon. I feel in the evening that I have over
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done a little in some way and achy and stiff. As I have not been exercising so much this
winter. A letter from Walter from Long Beach Cal. And a letter from Maud.
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February 3, Saturday
Jeckyl [sic] Island. A bright cool morning at 11 a.m. only 48 on Mrs. Bakers porch. She
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is not well this winter. Girls not coming today they got far as Washington and Rachel not
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feeling well they left train and went to Mamies. In todays paper I notice it was 6 below
zero in St. Paul. Mr. Brown goes to Washington this afternoon to help girls on way here.
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A white frost last night.

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February 4, Sunday
Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cloudy cold morning. Father Casagne of Brunswick celebrated
Mass at 630 rained a little N. W. wind. Wrote to Gertrude, Auntie and [ ]. Mr. Brown has
gone to Washington to bring Clara and Rachel on. Rachel is better Clara says. Sending
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Postals to all the children. Telegram from Brown tells us this evening Clara and Rachel
are leaving Washington for Jeckyl [sic] due here 316 tomorrow.
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February 5, Monday
Jeckyl [sic] Island. Colder this morning - 34 on our Porch- 37 on Club porch at 845.
Sending little Anson shells today. Cold winds. Mr. Brown and Girls arrived at 530 p. m.
tired of course, Rachel says she is much better. I am glad they are here.
February 6, Tuesday
Jeckyl [sic]. 39 this a. m. at 845 calm however – cloudy. Rachel up and looking rested.
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February 7, Wednesday
Quite cold. A letter from Dorothy and one from Ruth today.
A rather cloudy day. Papa has been summoned to Washington and leaves us Saturday.
I went over to see Mrs. F. Baker today found her reclining on a sofa. She is not well this
winter.
February 9, Friday
Jeckyl [sic]. This is our warmest and most pleasant day since we came. In the morning
walked on the Beach with Mrs. Bryson of St. Louis. In the afternoon Papa and I went for
a drive to the south end of the Island and picked up such a lot of pretty shells. We saw a
large blue heron on Beach.
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Jeckyl [sic]. It is raining this morning. Mr. Macy took Papa all about on the island
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yesterday forenoon. Papa and Mr. Brown left us at 230 p. m. rained all afternoon and
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evening. The [Bowens?] arrived today.
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February 11, Sunday
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Jeckyl [sic]. A cold morning - 32 and did not warm much all day. We went for a drive
and had to wrap up well. Saw a beautiful cardinal bird on River Road. To days paper
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reports very cold weather through Georgia and in Eastern states -heavy snow too 5
inches at Augusta Ga.
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February 12, Monday

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Jeckyl [sic] Island. Some warmer this morning and sunny – 38 - at 8 a. m. This is
Lincolns birthday. Flag staff dressed. We had a fine drive in the afternoon. The electric
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lights were finally turned on, on the Roads this evening and what a difference light
makes. The Maceys have bought the Struthers house.
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February 13, Tuesday

Jeckyl [sic] Island. A frost this morning and yet today has been very fine. This is Jims
birthday, I could not send him a message not knowing in what place in California he is.
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Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is stormy morning. Thunder showers since early in the day.
Much warmer however. A letter from Walter today, Also letters from Norman and
Georgiana. Charlotte telegraphs they will arrive here the 23rd. Mrs. Shrady and Mrs.
French came today. Also Admiral Brownson. Had difficulty coming over in fog.

Jeckyl [sic] Island. Still cloudy colder. Still I managed to get my walk to Beach and on
Beach. Letter from Mike. Valentine from little Dorothy. Clara and I drove this afternoon
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in woods. Too windy and cold on Beach below 50 all day. Mr. Millbanks is here with a
Dr. and an other friend.
February 16, Friday

Jeckyl [sic] Island. This is a better morning not warm however but dry and not windy.
Mr. Lanier and party came today. He looking pretty well. A letter from Charlotte. A
telegram from papa telling us he goes home end of this week. Clara and I found such a
lot of pretty shells today.

Jeckyl [sic] Island. Rained in early morning a heavy shower. Quite a warm day everyone
delighted with change. A telegram from Jim. from Belmont California. Letter from Mrs.
Upham. The Porters came today. Also Mrs. Thorne. Wrote to Maud and to Mike.
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Jeckyl [sic] Island. Rained again early this morning. As Father Casagne came over last
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evening we had mass at 630 this morning. Letter from Auntie yesterday saying she and
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Frank were going East the 15th. A letter from Ruth to day.
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February 19, Monday
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Jeckyl [sic] Island. Today has been a perfect day no wind. In the morning the the [sic]
Beach was alive with children there are 25 here. We drove in the afternoon. A letter
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from Maud. I sent a telegram to Charlotte and a birthday greeting to Mr. Shepard he will
be 84 tomorrow at Thomasville Ga.
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Jeckyl [sic]. This is what we are pleased to call Jeckyl [sic] Weather fine this morning. I
hear {crossed out: Mr.} Dr. and Mrs. Satherwaite are here (Maria Taylors sister). A
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letter from Auntie from New York. She and Fred are getting around the circle to N. J.
and to Washington D. C. Letter from Gertrude.
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Jeckyl [sic]. Windy all last night cloudy and windy this morning. Rained in the forenoon.
We went for a drive on Beach and saw such pretty shells that we stopped to pick up
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some when we were ready to go on we discovered the harness was broken and it
looked us if we had to walk in high wind from near St. Simons Island however the man
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fixed the harness and the horses were quiet so we got home.
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Jeckyl [sic]. This was cold morning although bright - and windy. The afternoon has been
fine. Dr. and Mrs. Satherwait left to day also Mrs. Bryson. I went to call on Mrs. F. Baker
this afternoon met a Judge Cravath of Brunswick Ga. There also Mrs. Bakers son a Mr.
Lake. Mrs. Marowitz and Miss Jones came over for coffee to day. A telegram from
Papa. He leaves New York today.
February 23, Friday

Jeckyl [sic]. Still cold - 45 at 830 a. m. A telegram last night told us George and
Charlotte were snowbound in Chicago. They expected to arrive tomorrow. The
Scrysnous came to day and others.

Jeckyl [sic]. A cloudy, muggy day - quite warm. No mail today. George and Charlotte
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arrived only at 530 p. m. Having missed a morning connection at Jessop. The Kennedys
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The Schaufflers and the Jollops arrived too. We have a good deal of rain.
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February 25, Sunday
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We had Mass this morning at 630. A Father Reis from Brunswick Ga. Later I went with
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George to hear the celebrated Presbyterian minister New York Rev Jowett. He is very
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eloquent and has a fine delivery. It was an intellectual discourse.
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February 26, Monday

A very warm day got to 80 and was disagreeably windy. Major Bond of New London
Conn. died here {crossed out: y} this afternoon. He has been ill of bronchitas [sic] for
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some time and was 82. We got no mail for some reason. Not even papers. Mrs. Shrady
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gave a childrens party on her lawn and the Macys a house warming at old Struthers
house to day.
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Jeckyl [sic]. This morning is a great change only 50. Beautiful day yesterday at Mrs.
Macys we saw 4 pictures a Mr. Knight has painted here. He is a son of Ridgeway Knight
evidently an artist. A letter from Dorothy.
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Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cold bright morning 43 at 830. Fine for walking in the sun shine.
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George went pheasant shooting. The Dabneys left this afternoon. A letter from Ruth
today. George took some Kodaks. Charlotte stayed in her room all day to day her sinas
[sic] trouble.

Cold day and windy. Went to Mrs. Porters to Tea this afternoon. Quite a party there.
Took a long walk on the Beach this morning. Large circles around the moon last night
and to night. A letter from Auntie from Washington. D.C.
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March 1, Friday
Not as cold as yesterday nor as windy. A change of guests several have gone and as
many have come. Letters today from Mrs. Raguet Mrs. Finch and Katherine Abbott. Dr.
Egil Boeckman {Boeckmann} arrived this late afternoon. I went to Miss Maurices and
met Miss Martha Berry who was there from Rome Ga.
March 2, Saturday
Jeckyl [sic] Island. A bright day but very high wind from North could not walk on Beach.
This afternoon it was still very windy. We took Tea at Mrs. Laniers. These evenings are
remarkably bright moon light perfectly beautiful sky. Letter from Mrs. Gotzian.
March 3, Sunday
Jeckyl [sic] Island. A bright morning. Not up to 60 at 9 a. m. We were up to 630 Mass.
After breakfast Rachel and I went to see the birds gather for food at Mr. [Manra…] only
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a few cardinal birds came. I think they saw us. George and Egil got their Coon last
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night. A card from Walter he and Dorothy were at Santa Barbara on way to see Jim. A
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March 4, Monday to a
Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cloudy uncertain morning and forenoon. Mrs. Rebecca Riggs left
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today. Such a very high tide owing probably to full moon last night. A letter from papa
today.
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March 5, Tuesday
Jeckyl [sic] Island. A cloudy and rainy day. We did Charlotte and I manage to walk to
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the Beach - and pay a few visits. George Charlotte and Egil go this late afternoon. We
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go tomorrow probably in the morning to Savanah [sic] and take train from there in
evening. George, Charlotte and Egil left at 5 p. m. Rachel decided to go with them.
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March 6, Wednesday
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Jeckyl [sic] Island. Clara and I go over to Savanah [sic] this morning we take Seaboard
there for New York this evening avoiding the uncertain waiting at Talman. In Savanah
[sic] we went out to McAlpin plantation and through the city to a beautiful cemetery - to
the Cathedral which disappointed us. The Bishop was not at home. To the De Sota
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March 7, Thursday
On Train. We left Savanah [sic] half an hour late last evening. This morning we a [sic]
one hour and fifty minutes late. Snow on ground all through Virginia. Still as late at
Washington and two hours late at Washington and two hours late arriving in New York.
Telegrams from papa Louis and George. Rachel well George says. Louis and family left
for California last evening.
March 8, Friday
New York. A dark morning and day. Girls in for luncheon. Little Anson came in this
morning. All well. Telegraphed papa last night. Wrote to him this morning. I am reading
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Victor Hugo’s Notre Dame for the first time and find the descriptions remarkably
interesting.
March 9, Saturday
New York. Another cloudy day skys [sic] cleared between eleven and twelve a.m. and I
made the most of that time out of doors. I went over to see Mary H. Beard this morning.
She has grown much. Letters today from Dorothy Maud Jerome and Cortie also from
Rachel a note from Mrs. R. Thorne. Wrote to Rachel. Clara and I dined at Gertrudes.
March 10, Sunday

New York. A beautiful bright morning colder. Walked up to 84th. Street church and
walked home. Anson and Ruth took luncheon here. Little Anson came in the afternoon.
Mrs. A. Guthrie called in the afternoon. Mr. Jacacci and his son Thayer dined with us.
Wrote to papa this afternoon.
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March 11, Monday
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New York. A beautiful day. After doing an errand downtown went up to 105th Street to
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Park conservatory and found a house full of lovely blossoms. Had a fine walk back. In
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the afternoon went to see some Gainsborough portraits. Mike and Gertrude came in
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March 12, Tuesday
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New York. Rained all last night and all today. I took luncheon with Ruth in the evening.
Mike and Gertrude came in after dinner. Wrote to Auntie and to Mrs. Gotzian. A note
from Mamie today she says she is improving in health and that James and Mary are
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well.
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March 13, Wednesday

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New York. This morning is not so dark. A letter from Papa which troubles me in regard
to Jim. Mrs. Upham comes today to spend two days with us - rained again this
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afternoon. Wrote to papa this forenoon. We went over to see Ruths children this
afternoon.
March 14, Thursday

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New York. This has been a fine day. This forenoon Mrs. Upham and I went out to
Riverside Drive and later to Public Library. We saw an Exhibit of Prints - on 3rd floor.
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Mrs. Upham had not seen the Bldg. before. This afternoon we called on Mrs. Cannon
and Mrs. Ethan Allan. Little Anson came over.
March 15, Friday

New York. Rained all last night and all today. Received a note from Mr. Porter yesterday
in regard to Chipps. Answered it to day. Letter from Charlotte to day and I answered it.
We went to Ruths to Tea and found the children very well.
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March 16, Saturday
Telegram from papa stating Jim. Will be in St. Paul tomorrow from state Washington on
way home from {crossed out: Washington D. C.} California. Papa expects to come East
soon. Wrote to Dorothy. A parade today, did not see it. Selected books today for
[causu?] Sanatorium. Mrs. Upham went home today.
March 17, Sunday- New York

New York. A beautiful day. Walked to and from 84th. St. church. Wrote to Rachel and a
note to Cragan. Mary H. Beard in short clothes today she seems to sense the freedom it
gives her. Ruth and little Anson over this afternoon.
March 18, Monday

New York. Another warm day not as bright as yesterday. Went for a walk this afternoon.
Gertrude went to Roosevelt Hospital last night needing some little attention. She was
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attended to by Dr. Tuttle this morning - and is all right.
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March 19, Tuesday
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New York. This was a fine forenoon. I went for a drive and walk and went to Roosevelt
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Hospital to see Gertrude. She is there for some little treatment. I wrote to Mamie and to
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James today. A letter from Jim and one from Charlottes. Jims from Delmonte not
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pleasant news.
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March 20, Wednesday

New York. A pleasant morning. Papa arrived at ten a.m. looking well and not appearing
tired. Ruth here for luncheon. Gertrude all right over at Roosevelt Hospital. Clara and
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Ruth have been arranging with Mr. [Baer] today to paint little Anson.
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March 21, Thursday

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New York. Truly equinoxial [sic] days. In the early hours of yesterday a thunderstorm.
This morning a snow storm. A very disagreeable and cold day. Jim arrived last night. I
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had a talk with him this morning. He came back from California via Portland Or.
March 22, Friday- New York

New York. Today has a good deal slush on the streets. I took luncheon at Ruths, later
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she took little Anson and we went down town. She had some errands to do. I received
lovely flowers from Mr. T. L. Schurmeier today. Mr. Jacacci dined with us and spent the
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evening,
March 23, Saturday

New York. A clear sunny morning. I went down town and to see Gertrude at Roosevelt.
Afternoon colder. Went up to 84th. Church. Ruth dined with us - and spent the evening
here. Papa and Clara worked at puzzle.
March 24, Sunday

New York. A wet morning some snow on ground a good deal of rain. Clara and I went to
nine oclock Mass. Mr. S. Thorne and Mr. Geo. F. Baker here this afternoon. Papa has
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two new pictures in dining room. Wrote to Charlotte to Maud to all her children and to
Walter.
March 25, Monday

New York. Weather better. Went over to see Gertrude this morning she was not at all
well today. Afternoon blustery. Papa and I dined alone this evening. I wrote to Mittie
Porter - and read Sixty years in far East. Clara and Ruth went Master Singers Opera.
March 26, Tuesday

New York. Cold clear morning. Went to dress makers this morning. And to see Gertrude
she is better. Mrs. Upham Mrs. Tarbox and Florence Robbins called this afternoon.
Papa brought in a telegram from Charlotte telling us George was brought back from
West with La grippe in a nurses care and that Rachel was ailing.
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stayed to dinner and spent the evening with Papa Ruth, Mrs. Beard Clara and I went to
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the Opera ‘Butterfly’. Mrs. Beard was here for luncheon. I called on Theodore
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Schurmeier today. Gertrude was going out in wheeled chair.
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March 28, Thursday
New York. A dark morning. Clara and I were out early to go over to Convent Station to
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see Mother Xavier. We went for first time in Tube from 33rd St. to Hoboken and back
that way. We found Mother Xavier very well. She told me quite a little of her early
History that I had not heard before.
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March, 29 Friday
New York. Morning began rainy and hot. I went to see Dr. Weeks at 46 East 57th.
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Street. It is depressing to me to have to visit the Oculist. Took luncheon at Ruths. Ann
Traylor arrived from Europe to day and was there. Mr. Jacacci came in at Tea time. Jim
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very stiffened with rheumatism. A telegram from Charlotte says Rachel sinas [sic] still
painful. Drs. decided George has typhoid fever too bad.
March 30, Saturday

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New York. A fair morning. Had to visit Dr. Weeks again and to go to Schmidts 11 East
42nd Street – Optician. Went over to see Gertrude. She is still at Roosevelt. Charlotte
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telegraphs Georges case satisfactory to Doctors. Last nights late message told us
George had typhoid fever. Rachels sinas [sic] continues.
March 31, Sunday

New York. Palm Sunday. This is a fine morning. Walked to 84th. Church saw five new
mosaic Stations there on on [sic] Wall very fine. On our return home James N. B. was
here for the day he returns to Cambridge tomorrow. A telegram came from Charlotte
saying Rachel is more comfortable but that as she has temperature examined for
typhoid. Test was negative fortunately. Georges condition satisfactory.
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April 1, Monday
We went yesterday to Manhattan Sacred Heart Convent to see Madame Sturgis found
her well and happy. We leave New York for home today called there by telegrams
telling us Rachel and George both have typhoid fever. I have managed to get my
glasses and Dr. Weeks will see me and see the glasses.
April 2, Tuesday
On Train. We reached Chicago few minutes late. Robert met us, Dr. Biggs is with us.
We reached St. Paul tonight nearly half an hour earlier than schedule time. Found
George very ill. Rachels case lighter.
April 3, Wednesday
St [sic] Paul. Weather perfectly beautiful. Cases of George and Rachel satisfactory to
Doctors. Of course they are both very ill. Everyone glad Dr. Biggs is here.
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April 4, Thursday
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Holy Thursday. A perfect morning. I walked back from Mass at St. Lukes. Both patients
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getting encouragingly - it is not time for improvement yet. Archbishop and Father
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Gibbons called today. Auntie was down. Dr. Ramsey called.
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April 5, Friday
St. Paul. Good Friday. George and Rachel have had good night. P. M. The day has
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gone by in a satisfactory way with the patients. Of course they are ill but Drs. satisfied.
April 6, Saturday
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A rainy, cold day. George and Charlotte had good nights and are having a good day. I
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try to think they are better. Quite a fall of snow this evening and hight [sic] cold wind.
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April 7, Sunday
Easter Day. Rachels night was not restful but today she has had some good rest and on
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the whole George and she are considered better. A letter from Louis from Delmonte.
Telegrams from Maud, Mike and Mamie. This has been a beautiful Day.
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A fine day. George much better. Rachel doing well. Had a little trial in connection with
her nurse. That is all righted. She had fair night. Weather finest which is fortunate. A
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letter from Mr. Macey today.
April 9, Tuesday
Another perfect morning. George has no temperature today and at eleven a.m. Rachel
had none so both are doing very well. Telegram from Papa saying he would be delayed
in New York a couple days yet. Letter today from Mr. Grob.
April 10, Wednesday

A fine day in forenoon. George continues free from temperature. Rachel did not sleep
very well last night yet she [sic] her temperature is normal this morning. Norman scared
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us all last evening by getting up a fever yesterday. 104 {crossed out: degr.} he is better
this morning. 80 in shade this afternoon.
April 11, Thursday

George and Rachel doing as well as is expected at this period of disease. Rachel does
not feel as comfortable or get as much rest as George but temperature is satisfactory.
Ground breaking today for new Visitation Convent on Fairmount avenue.
April 12, Friday

A cloudy morning has turned into a fine afternoon. The patients seem a little improved
today we think. Poor delicate Rachel is not enthusiastic yet. We expect papa {crossed
out: to d} tonight from New York.
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go East tomorrow evening. Clara and I went to see the Dunbar this afternoon moving
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Rained last night. George does not feel just as bright this morning. Rachel had fair
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night. Maud Louis and children came home this morning. Dr. Biggs left this evening.
Papa took him to North Oaks in the afternoon on the way there was a storm.
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April 15, Monday

A windy cold day. Rachel had her best night last night a good day today. George is not
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April 16, Tuesday

A cold morning 36 at 9 a. m. Rachel had another good night and is doing well today.
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George is not very comfortable or bright today yet, some better than yesterday. A
dreadful report of the Titanic on her first trip going down hit by iceberg.
April 17, Wednesday

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A rather cold day. Georges temperature goes up still part of the time yet he gives no
uneasiness. Rachel doing well slowly. Todays papers filled by partial reports of sinking
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of Titanic and about two thousand women and children are supposed to be saved.
April 18, Thursday

A bright cold morning. George better as temperature is lower this morning. He and
Rachel had good nights. Reports grow rather worse than better of sinking of Titanic
about two thousand men perish. Capt. Smith with them. It is most harrowing - and
fearful.
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April 19, Friday
A fine morning. Rachel feeling quite bright. George better too - lower temperature and
had good night. Today papers confirm reports that Titanic went down Sunday about
Midnight carrying over one thousand souls. The survivors arrived last night - in New
York.
April 20, Saturday

A fine day. George had good night still has some rise of temperature. Rachels 7th day
without rise of temperature yet she says she does not feel very bright today. And still the
papers are full of Titanic disaster at about 230 a.m. last Monday 1500 lost.
April 21, Sunday

A rainy morning. Rachel quite bright this morning and had some real breakfast. George
too had but very slight rise in temperature and enjoyed his breakfast. Papa does not feel
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more nourishment now. Began to clean house today chandeliers – ect [sic]. Mittie Porter
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came down this afternoon. We took her home.
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April 23, Tuesday
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A changeable day. Busy all forenoon seeing to cleaning ect. [sic]. George and Rachel
doing well today eating much more. Afternoon Charlotte and I went to Dellwood. She to
see to many things. There was a rain storm on way out and high wind coming in.
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April 24, Wednesday

Patients doing well today. I am very busy trying to get some cleaning done. We are
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having the chandeliers cleaned this week an undertaking. Went to North Oaks this
afternoon and saw over 100 lambs. Mrs. Abbott and Rachel Abbott went with me.
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April 25, Thursday

Yesterday and last night very windy. Rainy this morning. We finished the cleaning of
Papas and rooms late yesterday. George and Rachel doing well today.
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Patients doing well.
April 27, Saturday

A fine day rather cold. There was frost last night. Patients doing well. Rachel was rolled
out of her room and into Georges room on bed to call on George. Mrs. Upham and I
went to Fort Snelling for a drive in afternoon.
April 28, Sunday

A fine day warmer. Progress continues in sick rooms. George was lifted on rest for first
time today. Rachel seems to be getting some appetite George has had one for days.
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April 29, Monday
Beautiful morning. George and Rachel feeling comfortable today. Busy all day seeing to
cleaners. In the late afternoon went for a drive to Fort Snelling and back via Minnehaha.
April 30, Tuesday

A brightening day. Both invalids doing well. Walter and Dorothy came after breakfast for
the day.
May 1 - 2
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May 3, Friday
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May 4, Saturday
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Such an electric storm last evening. Very unseasonably hot today nearly 70 at 9 a.m.
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Windy and threatening. Even the oak are coming into leaf fruit trees in bloom. Invalids
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May 7, Tuesday
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This has been a fine morning. We have been very busy getting the Dining room and its
belongings cleaned. George is trying to walk today for the second time manages pretty
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well. Ruth telegraphs she will not come with the children as we expected.
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May 8, Wednesday
A fine day. Rachel is improving any gaining she walks about some took her luncheon in
the library today. Papa telegraphs he arrived all right in New York found all well there.
George on my terrace today.
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Quite hot. We got down in to the Basement. So we are nearing close of house cleaning.
Had furs seen to today. Rachel got out for her first ride this forenoon. George is walking
about and gaining in weight.
May 10, Friday

A warm day. Busy out of doors as well as in to day having grounds seen to. The woods
are beautiful with an unusual profusion of wild flowers. Lilacs coming into bloom very
freely. A letter from Ruth telling several reasons for not coming.
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May 11, Saturday
Not so warm. Still busy rooting out through the Basement part of the house. Katherine
Abbott and I went for a drive it was cold and windy. Telegram from Gertrude that she
and Mike come about 20th.
May 12, Sunday

A beautiful morning. George went for his first drive. He has gained over 6 lbs. in a week.
I took Georgiana and Norman to North Oaks. Maud and her children were there. They
saw the immense herd of sheep - over 800! lambs. Although Sunday the Shearers were
at work as the day was fine children saw six sheep sheared by machine. Then they saw
a pony colt.
May 13, Monday

A fine day but colder. Pleasant Lake is much higher. The River here is quite high and
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Minnehaha beautiful. Rachel has taken cold so is miserable today. George was out
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A delightful early morning. Clouded and rained by 11 a. m. rainy afternoon. Rachel feels
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Lilacs blooming.
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May 15, Wednesday

Papa Mike and Gertrude are leaving New York today for St. Paul.
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Papa Mike and Gertrude arrived tonight all well.

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May 17, Friday

A fine day. Clara and I went out to North Oaks this afternoon and found the lilacs
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blooming in great profusion. Papa and I dined at Mrs. Lamborns this evening met
Judges Hook Adams Mrs. A. Judge Smith ect [sic].
May 18, Saturday

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Cloudy cold morning beautiful afternoon. George and Charlotte left us this afternoon
after two months of illness for Dellwood he looking fine. Mike Gertrude and I went to
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North Oaks to see the lilacs they are fine. Maud and the children moved to North Oaks
to day.
May 19, Sunday

A rainy morning. I just wrote to Mrs. Dahlgren and to Dr. Biggs. This is Louis Ws 40th.
birthday and Louis 10th. Louis W. is West. Papa and I went out to Dellwood this
afternoon to see how George stood trip out yesterday we found him pretty well.
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May 20, Monday
A cold day. I am having the house cleaning finished up this week. We Mike, Gertrude
and Mr. Macpherson went out to Snelling and back via Minnehaha. Clara and Gertrude
had taken Norman and Georgina to Snelling earlier to see Sham Battle.
May 21, Tuesday

I have been in St. Paul 62 years today. And this is Rachels birthday. It has been
unsettled weather all day - raining all afternoon. An electric storm. Louis got home last
night at 11 o’clock. Several came in to Tea today.
May 22, Wednesday

Papas large Corot came today. This is a warm day. Our grounds are beautiful this year I
think. Gertrude and I went to North Oaks this later afternoon brought back Iris. Judge
Hook dined with us this evening.
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May 23, Thursday
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Very hot day for the season. Snow balls coming out fast. Papa sent entire forenoon in
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Rachel have gone out to Mauds for three days.
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May 24, Friday
A delightful day rather warm. Busy all day seeing to grounds ect [sic]. A finishing up of
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renovation. Clara and I drove out via Fort and Minnehaha glorious evening. Papa and I
dined at Mrs. Eliotts.
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May 25, Saturday

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A beautiful day. Mike Gertrude and Rachel came in from North Oaks. They have been
there since Thursday with Maud. Louis celebrates his birth day to day (a postponed
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feast) had 9 boys out for the day. Papa and I went out for a drive in afternoon.
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May 26, Sunday

A cloudy morning quite warm 70 at 7.31 a. m. Jim arrived this morning. Walter and
Dorothy arrived for the day at 830 a. m.
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May 27, Monday

A hot day. Quite a storm came up in the afternoon. Walter Dorothy Mike and Gertrude
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left for Northcote at 1030 p.m. I made some calls in the afternoon. On Mrs. Hale ect
[sic].
May 28, Tuesday

Another threatening day - yet no rain up to 4 p.m. We were surprised to learn that Jim
leaves tonight for New York.
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May 29, Wednesday
Katherine Abbott took luncheon with us today. In the afternoon she and I went over to
Dakota Co. and went up through Mendota and Bloomingdale back via Fort Snelling.
Saw remarkable rye fields some 6! feet high.
May 30, Thursday

Mike Gertrude Dorothy Walter and little Dorothy came down this morning - from
Northcote. They all went to North Oaks in the evening to dine with large party at Mauds.
Went to Teas at Mrs. Lamborns and Mrs. Cutlers for Mrs. Hale. Called on Mrs. C. Gray
at Mauds town house.
May 31, Friday

Charlotte came in today and took luncheon with us. She thinks George is really gaining
now. Cloudy all day but no rain. Had boxes and Vases filled today.
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June 1, Saturday
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Cloudy this morning. No rain today and the evening seems to clear. Walter and Mike
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spend all their time playing golf. Little Dorothy is very well indeed. Papa and I went to
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Dellwood this afternoon. Maud was there. It is Maudies 9th. birthday. Louis went West
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June 2, Sunday
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A beautiful morning. Mike and Walter off after Mass to the links again. The girls are on a
picnic at North Oaks in the garden. Walter and Dorothy returned to Northcote this
afternoon. Maud went East to New York this evening.
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June 3, Monday
Rather cool day. Mike and Gertrude are spending today at Charlottes. I made some
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June 4, Tuesday
Quite cool to day. Our trees are being trimmed and treated. There seems to be much
the matter with them. Many trees are dead this year. Mike and Gertrude are back again.
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June 8, Saturday
Mr. Miller and Mr. Gray came home with Papa to dinner this evening. Papa says today
is his last day in the R. R. office. At five p. m. we went out to Dellwood.
June 9, Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Nichols arrived from the West last night. This afternoon we took them
out to North Oaks. Papa and they left for New York after dinner.
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June 10, Monday
I went out to North Oaks this morning for the day to have the rear {written in Louis hand:
“old”} house cleaned up.
June 11, Tuesday

Warmer and cloudy. Taking luncheon with Mrs. Schultze to day.
June 12 - 14
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June 15, Saturday

This has been such a cool week for June. Still strawberries are ripe. We had our first the
13th. I am preserving some today. The peonies at North Oaks are fine those in town for
some reason do not bloom this year.
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June 16, Sunday
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luncheon at Charlottes today. Louis and Louis jr. leave for Montreal this evening. Maud,
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Maudie Jerome and Cortie left for Seattle at 1030 p. m.
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Another cold cloudy day more like Nov. than June - and yet new peas and plenty
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strawberries in market. A letter from Papa and one from Mike today. Republican
Convention to nominate a President in Chicago this week opens today.
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Preserving strawberries the sun process partially seems successful as to flavor and
shape. Wacouka [sic] sailed from Montreal this morning for St. Johns River. Mr. Thorne
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June 19, Wednesday

Maud and children probably arrive at Seattle today.
June 20, Thursday

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A telegram today tells me Yacht Wacouta reached St. Johns River all well. Wrote to
Papa to St. Johns River today.
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June 21, Friday

We Clara, Gertrude and I took luncheon at Mrs. Walter Ramseys today. Mr. George
Brown only other guest. Very pleasant garden luncheon. Mrs. Brown taught me to knit
lace I gave her Wine directions (to make grape wine).
June 22, Saturday

Summer is here at last nearly 80 in shade today. Letter from Louis jr. yesterday from
yacht telling of trip ect [sic]. Made some visits with Gertrude today.
1912, p.19
June 23, Sunday
Hot morning. Republican Convention adjourned yesterday in Chicago nominating Pres.
Taft on Republican Ticket and T. R. Roosevelt on Progressives!
June 24, Monday

A hot day 86 in shade. Gertrude and I went to Minneapolis and the Lake Boulevard
Drive.
June 25, Tuesday

Hot again today. In the morning after trials with the Plumbers about connecting the
Electric Washing Machine I went to North Oaks. Sam. Hill and Theodore Schurmeier
took lunch in with Gertrude and me Sam. has been East is going West.
June 26, Wednesday
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beautiful work 223 East 45th. Street New York.
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June 27, Thursday
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Went to Dr. Lyons in the morning. Rachel not feeling well. We are going to North Oaks
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to Louis house this p.m.
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June 27, Thursday

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North Oaks. Clara, Rachel and I moved out here this afternoon. Found George
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Charlotte and the children here fishing. Quite hot. Telegram from Papa from St. Johns
River saying all well weather fine fishing good.
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June 28, Friday

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North Oaks. A very hot day. Rachel does not feel very well. Wrote to Maude care
Roslyn Fuel Co. Lowman Bldg, Seattle Wash. A letter from her yesterday told us all her
family well and happy.
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June 29, Saturday

North Oaks. A very hot day. Rachel not at all well to day. 94 to 96 to day. In the morning
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I went to town to Dentists to see Dr. Gilfillan ect [sic] . Got Miss [Murhey?] to come out.
Dr. Gilfillan came out. When I returned for luncheon found Rachel much better.
June 30, Sunday

North Oaks. Still hot. Was 90 in bedroom here all yesterday afternoon. Katherine Abbott
came out yesterday. We went to White Bear to Mass. George Charlotte and Nell. Finch
came out this afternoon. A fine fall of rain at 530 p. m. Telegram from papa.
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July 1, Monday
North Oaks delightfully cool after yesterdays rain. Cyclone in Regina Sask. Sunday. And
an almost one at McCarrows Lake. I spent the day in the Gardens. Telegrams from
papa and Gertrude flowers from Mr. Mac and Dr. Egil.
July 2, Tuesday
North Oaks. A fine morning. Miss Bigelo\w and Miss Young Theodore Schurmeier, Mr.
Mac and Dr. Egil with Katherine Abbott dined with us last evening. Mary M sent doilies.
Georgiana made a pint of butter - Norman brought Cherries. Today is cool.
July 3, Wednesday
Went in to town to see about currant jelly. Had poor luck. Day very hot. In the evening
Geo. Charlotte Dr. Egil Geo. Finch and Nell came over. Telegram from Maud tells us
Louis jr [sic] killed 10! Salmon.
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July 4, Thursday
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July 5, Friday
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Went in to town to see to preserving cherries. They came from Oregon and were in bad
condition. A very very hot day. 90 on N. side at 4 p.m. A heavy rain out here at North
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July 6, Saturday
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absence from North Oaks. George Charlotte the children and I leave on the Soo this
evening for Montreal to join Papa. Very hot.
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July 7, Sunday
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We reached the Soo this a. m. last night come cooler this morning again hot and so
very dust. The day very hot. The ships going through the Locks quite a sight.
July 8, Monday
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Montreal hot day 97. Last night was very hot and with the dust most trying. Arrived at
Montreal on time 8 a. m. Papa Mr. Thorne Louis met us. All well. We went Jaegers
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bough [sic] some sweaters then went to Wacout [sic] found Mr. Dunwoodie and Louis jr
there.
July 9, Tuesday
Quebec. I was ill last night but am able to go with party to Chateau Frontenac. I stayed
in all forenoon the rest went out to see old Quebec. In the afternoon we all went in an
Auto to Montmorency and St. Ann de Beaupre went in to church. Saw large crowds of
Pilgrims. A very hot day in 90s. {Continued on page for 1/3/12} July 9th. At Quebec.
Such a time as we had going to St. Ann De Beaupre. The Auto George was in with the
children had 4 blow outs then no more Tires so all had to pack in to ours to get back.
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George finished with Louise on Trolley. Wrote to Rachel, over {Continued on page for
1/4} to Ruth, to Mike to Jim. to Maud and to Gertie Horrigan. {Continued on page for
1/5} Telegram at Montreal saying Rachel better. Telegram at Quebec reporting Rachel
better hot weather continues at home.
July 10, Wednesday

Canada. This morning we are all glad to come aboard the Wacouta. [Coaling?] all over
with. This evening just at dinner time we reached Tadousac [sic] {Tadoussac}
afterwards we went over to the old village and into the old chapel- the first Catholic
Church in Canada.
July 11, Thursday

Canada. Last night at Tadousac [sic] suddenly a high Wind storm came up a N. W. the
Capt said. This a. m. at 530 we started up the Saguenay and went as far as Ha Ha Bay
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July 12, Friday
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Arrived at Father Point yesterday 7 p. m. Put off the Pilot then started for St. Johns
River Sag. Co. arrived today at St. Johns River at 11 a. m. Started up the river in
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Launch but finished last hour and half in canoes arrived at Camp 4 p. m.
July 13, Saturday

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At Camp on St. Johns River Canada. Temperature warm 60. A fine morning and how
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beautiful the River here is. The house too is most comfortable and nicely furnished.
George Charlotte and papa each killed a salmon low water warmer Temperature has
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sent the Salmon up the River. {Continued on page for 1/7} July 13th. Salmon fishing
Camp Canada. Wrote to Clara and to Marry M. This house certainly is comfortable 7
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bed rooms some large and 2 beds in them but the mosquitoes and flies. It is a beautiful
spot.
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Rainy all day. We left the River St. John at 9 a. m. reached the mouth in canoes 12
miles at 11 a. m. As there had been a storm we could not cross the Bar so waited until 3
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p. m. Even then it was rough but we got over and glad to reach Wacouta. Weather so
bad we got inside Anticosta [sic] {Anticosti} Island and lie still for night. And we canoed
down the river it rained part way. We made good time. Robert thoughtfully brought
along some food and prepared luch for us in R. Chambers house. It is cold here inside
Anticosta [sic] Island and lie still for night new moon. {continued on page for 1/9} July
14th. As we Canoed down the River it rained part way. We made good time. Robert
thoughtfully brought along some food and prepared lunch for us in R. Chambers house.
It is cold here inside Antecosa [sic] Island where we are spending the night. {continued
on page for 1/10} July 14th. Steam is turned on below. We all enjoyed the time at the
fishing Camp house found it most comfortable. George killed 4 salmon last evening
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Charlotte killed some too. Papa finished large puzzle. Continued on page for 1/11} Capt
Ward came over the Bar three times before he took us, it was rough very.
July 15, Monday

At Gaspe Quebec Canada. We left the mouth of St. Johns River about 4 p.m.
yesterday, went into Rough Seas and electric Storm. Then we got inside of Anticosti
Island. Staid [sic] there until ten p.m. Started out again then and had a very rough night
until we reached Gaspe about 6 a. m. Continued on page for 1/13} After breakfast this
morning We went in Launch to Town of Gaspe went ashore drove for over an hour. The
Harbour is fine one of the finest. Many Canadians have summer places here and a few
Americans. {entry seems to continue on page for 1/14} Papa met several old boatmen
he knew. Clarlotte and I had such miserable night last night that we feel effects to day.
Papa George Charlotte and Norman have gone in Launch to see River near here and
some villages.
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July 16, Tuesday
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July 17, Wednesday
On Wacouta. A lovely bright morning. We reached Charlotte Town Prince Edward
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Island at 8.30 a. m. and went ashore for a walk and drive found a pretty old Town fine
Trees and got fresh strawberries for our luncheon. Met a man named Owen who had
lived in St. Paul fourteen years. {continued on page for 1/15} July 17th. We all enjoyed
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Charlottetown. We went in to the Cathedral there a fine Gothic one and large. Good
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roads – and picturesque situation. Potatoes in bloom now. We saw some flowers not
many. Wild daisies every where. {seems to continue on page for 1/16} Charlotte got
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Crochet Cotton I got Postals Norman a game George some Sweaters. We found a
telegram from Clara saying all well which is a blessing.
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July 18, Thursday

Halifax Nova Scotia. We arrived here at 9 this a. m. Went ashore and spent forenoon
driving in an Auto around City. I missed seeing the famous Gardens as I was not well to
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walk. The City is fine one in ever way. After luncheon we went back to Yacht. Received
a telegram from Clara that they are well and happy. {continued on page for 1/17} July
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18th. 1912. We are fortunate in having a perfect day as to Weather for Halifax. They
seem to have every need provided for Y.M.C.A. Salvation Army Blds [sic] for the
afflicted Scientific Schools Churches many and large Government Blds {appears to
continue on page for 1/18} in plenty. Parks, Clubs ect. [sic] Dry Docks. The City is finely
situated and so picturesque to approach.
July 19, Friday

in Harbor near Halifax. A foggy rainy forenoon. We started out at 4 p.m. yesterday soon
ran into fog and turned and came back here for the night expecting to leave early today.
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Weather keeps us here at 6 p.m. We are still in Harbor near Halifax Hoping fog may lift.
We shall probably spent [sic] night here.
July 20, Saturday

On Wacouta.On way to Bar Harbor. We left Halifax at 430 this a. m. and have had a
rough day all day although Weather is fine. I staid [sic] in bed all day and managed
pretty well. All the others but George suffered. A sail was put up today to steady the
ship perhaps it helped.
July 21, Sunday

Bar Harbor Me. We arrived here this a.m. at one oclock all thankful to hear Anchor go
down We went in to 1030 Mass. The Bishop of Maine preached. We got mail here. I
have letter from Clara and one from Mr. Jacacci. Papa one from Mr. Farrer. At One 30
p.m. we left Barharbor [sic] for Rockland there we anchored for the night. {continued on
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possible. I thought it rough. Mrs. J. S. Kennedy sent us a basket of flowers. And a
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On Wacouta. On our way to Salem to spend the night. We did expect to go on to Sag
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Harbor but the day has been rough sailing (fine Weather but ground swell) that we have
decided to take a rest in Harbor. None of us have been disturbed in the least for that we
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are Thankful. {continued on page for 1/20} July 22nd – 12. Aboard Wacouta. This has
been a bright fine day but Sea has been very rough after yesterdays Storm. However
We have all been well all day so do not complain it is George’s birthday his 41st.
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July 23, Tuesday

On Wacouta. On way to Sag Harbor. We left Salem at 4 this a. m. and soon got in to
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rough very rough Seas and that continued until after 11 a. m. This afternoon fine to
present passing Newport. Arrived Sag Harbor just after 8 p.m. {continued on page for
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1/21} July 23rd. What a rough rolling time We had from early morning. I staid [sic] below
until noon. This afternoon fine. We have seen to day the North Atlantic Squadron, 12
Battle Ships including the 3 new and largest. 18 Torpedo {continued on page for 1/22}
Boats and a Sub Marine. It took a long while to Salute them lowering the colors – each
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time. Windy all day. Point Judith was quiet to day.

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July 24, Wednesday

On Wacouta. We arrived at Sag Harbor this early morning. Went ashore about 9 a. m.
and drove to Southampton took luncheon with Ruth found her well and the children
grown. Mamie, Mary M. and James came to Ruths as we were at luncheon all look well.
{continued on page for 1/23} On Wacouta. July 24. In the Afternoon We went over to
East Hampton to Mamies house had Tea there and returned to Sag Harbor and Launch
at 630. Mary and James came over to board the Wacouta and look around it. They
returned to {continued on page for 1/24} July 25. to East Hampton at Southampton we
called on Gertrude Harris and found her at home called on Mrs. K. Porter she was not at
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home. Pauline Emmet took luncheon with us at Ruths. {continued on page for 1/25}
Wrote to Rachel from Southampton.
July 25, Thursday

New York. We left Sag Harbor last evening at 7 and arrived here at 7 this a.m. Came to
8 East 65th St. for breakfast. Gertrude came in by luncheon time from Sea bright and
spent the night. Found a letter here from Jim. Not reassuring. Mr. Jacacci dined with us.
July 26, Friday

New York. Weather quite comfortable. Went down town with papa and did a few
errands coming back. This afternoon took instruction for knitting an afghan. Mike and
Gertrude will remain in until tomorrow.
July 27, Saturday
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Seabright N. J. Came out here to day with Georgiana to spend Sunday with Gertrude.
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She has a comfortable house just on Plank Walk at Ocean Side. We drove to Golf Links
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Seabright N. J. Went to Mass 9 oclock a Paulist celebrated and preached a good
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sermon. Later on we drove through the different places along the coast. Saw great
crowds from the City. Thousands on Beaches bathing.
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July 29, Monday

New York. Came back here this forenoon arriving at 11 a.m. Came on train from
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Redbank. It is a pretty hot day. Mr. Jacacci spent evening here after dining.
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New York. A pleasant morning rained a little last night. Gertrude and Mike came in to
day and went with George Charlotte and the children for a short cruise on Wacouta.
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James and Arthur Slades join the party.
July 31, Wednesday

New York. Have not heard from home this week except telegram to Charlotte from Dr.
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Egil telling of Clarence Freemans death on Monday. Papa and I leave for home
tomorrow.
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August 1, Thursday
Chicago. Arrived here on time and went directly to C. B. & Q. to car for St. Paul.
Pleasant day. River scenery as beautiful as ever. Arrived home 945 P.M. Found girls at
home in Town.
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August 1, Thursday
We came home this evening after a good interesting Cruise and a visit to Mamie and
Ruth and Gertrude sorry to find Rachel has been in bed since Sunday a situation
incident to Typhoid.
August 2 - 4
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August 5, Monday
Mr. Chas Ramseys nephew called. I took him for a drive. He goes West tonight. Rachel
not yet allowed to sit up - it is trying.
August 6, Tuesday
George and Charlotte back in New York they will be home Sunday.
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August 7, Wednesday
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A letter from Mike tells me Gertrude took cold on Yacht so did not enjoy last part of it.
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Rachel still confined to bed. Weather unfavorably damp and cloudy.
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August 8, Thursday
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Yet dark and rainy. Rachel not well very nervous.
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August 9, Friday
Today still dark and rainy. Dr. Egil came in the afternoon. Clara went to Minneapolis
later. Wrote to Mike, Maud Mrs. Gotzian this forenoon to Mary M. this afternoon.
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August 10, Saturday

Papa went to Northcote last evening.
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August 11, Sunday

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The day is better rather hot. Papa and I went to Dellwood in the afternoon. Annabel
McQuillan spent part of the afternoon with Rachel who does not gain much strength.
August 12, Monday

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Quite hot. Annabel McQuillan and I went to North Oaks - and picked quite a lot of
flowers. And such loads as are there I never saw so many. In the evening I sent a
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message to of greeting and love to Mamie tomorrow will be her birth day.
August 13, Tuesday

Another Seasonally hot day. Fine weather for a great Harvest. I went to Minneapolis this
afternoon to see Mary Phelps at St. Andrews Hospital found her better than I expected
to after such a serious operation.
August 14, Wednesday

Quite a warm day. Rachel does not improve as I wish she might. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson
are at home. They dined here last evening with Mr. Gray.
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August 15, Thursday
A cool perfect day. Papa went to Austin this morning to deliver an address to farmers of
Mower co. Mr. Wm. B. Dean went with him. Dr. Turner arrived Sunday and called here
today. Dr. Ramsey called this afternoon. They leave for trip to Europe Saturday
August 16, Friday

A dull threatening day. Charlotte came in for treatment for sinas [sic] trouble. Egil came
in afternoon. Dr. Turner was here to luncheon. Rachel very nervous. Poor child typhoid
has been cruel to her. She had a trying day
August 17, Saturday

Hot and unsettled weather. Rachel and I went to Lake Joannah for a drive this forenoon.
I had a cable from Jim. Today “Waraton” whatever that means.
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August 18, Sunday
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A hot day. Louis arrived from the West today. Papa and Louis went to North Oaks this
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p. m. I went for an airing to River. Rachel seems better some I to day.
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August 19, Monday
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Our 45th. Anniversary messages and flowers a plenty. Greeting from old friends always
welcome We spent a quiet day. Papa bough me a ruby ring in the evening. I had before
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a beautiful Tourmaline for the occasion.
August 20, Tuesday

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A bright pleasant day. Rachel and I drove in the country this forenoon nearly two hours -
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this forenoon. She is improving in every way. Charlotte was in Town to day. I have
finished reading Cardinal Newmans Ward Life and Letters. Very interesting. He was an
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unusual man very.

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August 21, Wednesday

A delightful day. Rachel went for a drive in forenoon and found barred gentians. In the
afternoon I went to Minneapolis to see Mary Phelps found her doing well. Louis W. left
for the West this evening.
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August 22, Thursday

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A lovely bright morning. Rachel out again to day. I busy about many things. Papa is
going East this evening.
August 23, Friday

North Oaks. This morning when I came in I found a cable from Jim. from London telling
me he was married a Chapel Royal that day. Rachel and I came out here this afternoon.
I have a slight bronchial trouble. This ink is too bad.
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August 24, Saturday
North Oaks. A bight warm hot, morning. I slept very little last night. I must write to Walter
and to Mamie. Went to town in afternoon. Very hot 82 out here 87 in Town. Clara came
back with me. I have some bronchial trouble could not sleep last night at all
August 25, Sunday

North Oaks. A hot morning. I did not go to Mass on account of throat trouble. Clara went
to White Bear Church. Mr. Marpherson came out to spend the night. Dr. Turner came
over to day from Dellwood to spend some time.
August 26, Monday

North Oaks. A cool change today. Yesterday was 90 in town 87 here this morning 64.
We find Dr. Biggs has arrived in Minneapolis to day. We shall send up for up [sic?].
Katherine Abbott is coming out. A letter from Jim. to day from London.
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August 27, Tuesday
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North Oaks. A beautiful morning. Dr. Biggs arrived last evening - spent the night and
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went back to Minneapolis this forenoon. A telegram tells us Papa left New York
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yesterday so he may return to night. George and the children came over this morning
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stayed to luncheon and returned to Dellwood.
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August 28 – 30
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August 31, Saturday

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North Oaks. This is an unsettled day after very heavy rains Went to town. And attended
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to many things got back for luncheon.

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September 1, Sunday
North Oaks. A hot sultry morning. Last week was unsettled much damp sultry weather
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and frequent heavy Rains. Roads are unusually muddy. Nell Finch came back with us. I
chanced to see Mrs. Uphan morning. George, Charlotte and children took luncheon with
us. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson drove out in afternoon. At 3 p. m. 85 in shade. Wrote to
James, Gertrude yesterday.
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September 2, Monday
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North Oaks. Yesterday was very hot about midnight wind changed and today is ideally
perfect in every way. Neither papa or I slept well last night. This years all flowers wild
and cultivated are blooming profusely
September 3, Tuesday
North Oaks. A warmer morning. I went in to Town to see to putting up some things. Red
Tomatoes for Soups plums ect. [sic]. Annabel McQuillan came out for the day and night.
A hot day in Town finished Mikes green Tie. I find it is the thirteenth since Feb.
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September 4, Wednesday
North Oaks. A warm rather cloudy morning In Town to make Green Tomato pickles ect.
[sic]. 92 in shade
September 5, Thursday
This is a hot day very. Last night was so hot, little rest. Charlotte and the children came
to spend the day. George and Mr. Al. Swaine went to Fair. 94 in Shade. We must go to
Town tomorrow. As Mauds servants are here to come out.
September 6, Friday
Not so hot indeed cool. And such relief. Busy preparing to leave Mauds house. We
came to Town from North Oaks. Weather moderating. George, Charlotte Mr. Al. Swain
and Dr. Egil leave for a hunt this morning.
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September 7, Saturday
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St. Paul. A better morning - cooler and got some sleep. Grew hot during the day. Rachel
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and Clara saw Aeroplanes going up this forenoon near Fair grounds. Wrote to Gaspard
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Farrer and to Mrs. S. Thorne to day.
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September 8, Sunday
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A very hot morning. Clara and Rachel went out to Dellwood to spend the night with
Norman and Georgiana over 90 to day in shade very very hot. Wrote to Mrs. Gotzian
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Ruth Gertrude Mike and Dorothy.
September 9, Monday
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Papa Went up the Road to Deliver addresses and will not return before Sunday.
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Maud and Maudie Jerome and Cortie returned Today. Louis remained West with Lou.
Quite cool weather. Maud has a bad throat.
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September 13, Friday

Making grape jelly today. Dr. Moynahan and Dr. Turner and Annabel McQuillan dined
with us this evening.

Lou and Louis returned at midnight - yesterday. Both well. Maud and Clara have gone
to Minnetonka to Mrs. Bunce’s Wedding marries a Mr. Schutze - To day. Mr. and Mrs.
Elliot Howard James Dan Morrison and Maud dined with us- this evening.
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September 15, Sunday
Cloudy. Rachel went to Mass this morning and later She and Clara went to Dellwood.
Papa came home this morning. Very tired.
September 16. Monday

Papas 74th birth day. I am glad he is rested and well. He has had many telegrams from
many parts of the World. St. Paul honors him to day and gives a dinner of 12 hundred in
his honor.

We went down to the Auditorium last evening to hear the addresses the Tables were an
impressive sight. Mr. Wm. B. Dean made a beautiful little address. A loving cup was
presented by him from the many St. Paul friends.
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Papa went to Crookston this evening to make some addresses
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To day is perfect we went to North Oaks to a picnic luncheon spent the day out of doors
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Today cool cloudy and damp. Charlotte came to Town took luncheon with us. Papa
returned from Crookston and Wadena to night, not so very tired.
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Another dark cold damp day. Plants in grounds show effects of cold even looks like
frost. Busy sending away ferns today. Sir Philip Granville and his brother and a Mr.
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Hoare of London dined with us this evening.

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Cold cloudy and unsettled. Papa and I went to Dellwood and took luncheon with
Charlotte Mr. Chas. Bunn Theodore Schurmeier and Mr. Mac went there.
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September 23, Monday

A delightful morning. Rachel and I went to North Oaks and found beautiful dahlias ect.
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[sic]. Charlotte was in for luncheon. Rachel went home with her. In the Afternoon I took
Mrs. Wm. P. Warner for a drive. Col. Sturgis called in the evening.

A cloudy unsettled day. Maud Minnie Oaks Maudie and Louis jr. took luncheon with us. I
made sweet water mellon [sic] pickles to day. Mrs. Schell called today. Evening paper
reports 4 inches of snow today at Crookston and cold weather.

Papa left this evening for Northcote ect. [sic]. It is very cold for the Season this evening.
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There was frost last night and this morning in clod and dark. Very windy. Louis jr. spent
the After noon with us. He and his father left for Poplar Montana in the evening.

A heavy frost last night. Today is cold but still and some sunshine. Rachel and I went to
North Oaks in the fore noon found the flowers all blasted. George and Charlotte were in
for luncheon to day.

A delightful morning. Clara Rachel and Mittie Porter have gone out to Dellwood. I put
the Delaware grapes in jar to day preparatory to Wine making
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A pleasant day quite warm. In the Afternoon Papa and [sic] went for a drive out toward
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New Brighton. Maud and the children left this evening for Poplar Montana to see Indian
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dance.
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September 30, Monday
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Louis had some black hamburg [sic] grapes sent to me from state of Washington. I had
them mashed to day for Wine.
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October 1, Tuesday
Our grapes at North Oaks are not ripe as usual. After all the heat. I do not understand it.
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Had some Concords crushed to day for wine. Mrs. Bush-Brown called to day. She lives
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in Washington D. C.
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October 2, Wednesday
This is a Summer day 75 in North Window. Rachel and I took Charlotte home to
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Dellwood to day foliage is turning rapidly. I have been down to the green houses to see
the preparations for analyzing soil it is interesting
October 3, Thursday
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Dr. Egil came in this evening and brought us some game.

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October 4, Friday {written on page for 10/5}

Dr. Abbott is regaining run of his members after an attack I took Katherine for a drive –
today. Mr. Litchfield took breakfast with papa to day, he is renewing his acquaintance
with St. Paul his birthplace I think.
October 5, Saturday {written on page for 10/4}

A very hot day 84 and windy. Rachel and I went to North Oaks found some blossoms
there that escaped the frost of a week ago. Pauline Emmet and her children are in town.
Clara gave her a little Tea.
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October 6, Sunday
A dark threatening day. Clara has gone to Dellwood Charlotte is entertaining Pauline
Emmet. Have Written to Mr. G. Farrer Mrs. Taylor Ruth Mamie and Gertrude.
October 7 - 10
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October 11, Friday

A most disagreeable day.
October 12, Saturday

Mr. Jacacci arrived to day. This has been such a fine day. Rachel tried her hand at
making Wine to day. Grapes from North Oaks are poor this year.
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October 13, Sunday
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This has been a perfect autumn day. The Avenue has been full of pedestrians all
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afternoon. Having finished Homers Odyssey I am now reading Records of Later Life
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Frances Ann Kemble. Wrote to Mike to day.
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October 14, Monday
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Busy making and seeing to Wine.
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October 15, Tuesday

George and Charlotte dined here and went here and went home late. Mrs. Prince and
Mrs. Morgan called today.
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Such an excitement to day. About 1230 Charlotte came in saying some friends of Mikes
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were in The Gallery and wished to see us. She ushered us in and such outlandish
names as she presented George, Mike and Gertrude disguised!
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October 17, Thursday

Mike and Gertrude really arrived Tuesday night Charlotte and George unknown to us
met them and took the to Dellwood for the night. Mr. Jacacci leaves this evening. Went
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out to Reception to Mrs. Gray to day.

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October 18, Friday

A very windy disagreeable day. All busy preparing fancy dresses to wear at Mauds
tonight fancy dress dinner and dance. Rachel did not go. Gertrude Irish lass, Mike
Spanish and Charlotte in an old velvet dress of mine about forty years old.

Beautiful morning. A letter from Mrs. Biggs saying they may not be able to come.
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October 20, Sunday
A dismal day so dark. Wrote letters and read ‘Secret Garden.’ Mike and the girls went
out to Louis. Mike left for Memphis this evening Gertrude remains longer.
October 21, Monday

Another cloudy raw forbidding day yet I went out and enjoyed it.
October 22, Tuesday

A fine sunny beautiful day. Busy about many things wrote several notes ect. [sic].

I went down to the Green houses to see what was to been seen in the new laboratory. I
found carpenters still at work and little to see. Called on Mrs. Foley my neighbor. She
looks very well after a serious experience at Rochester in Mayo Hospital.
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Cragin left to day. I have had two annoying days on his account. George and Charlotte
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are here to spend the night.
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October 25, Friday
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St [sic] Paul. Papa and I left home this evening. I was very tired after such a busy day.
Louis and Maud came to dinner to see us off.
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Chicago. To day is an unusually fine day for Chicago. I spent the forenoon at
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Blackstone reading and knitting. We left on 20th Century at 930 p. m. Such crowds as
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take luncheon there. The Kelloggs were there on way home to St. Paul.
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October 27, Sunday

New York. Papa and I arrived here a few minutes late this a. m. Such a beautiful day. I
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went to Eleven o clock Mass. Gaspard Farrer arrived today. Mr. Bliss, Mr. J. Sterlings
friend called this afternoon. Mr. Jacacci called but did not stay long.
October 28, Monday

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New York. Went to Madame Helene this forenoon. The weather is perfect. Ruth came in
to Town from Tuxedo. Spent the night here. Papa and Mr. Farrer spent the forenoon
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here at the house. They went down town at noon. Mr. Farrer and Mr. J. Sterling dined
here this evening.
October 29, Tuesday

New York. Ruth and I went to Clark and Weinbergs to day. I ordered a Carocol coat with
chincilla [sic] colar [sic]. In the after noon I went back with Ruth to Tuxedo Park to stay
until Thursday morning. I found little Anson and Mary so improved since I saw them in
July.
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Tuxed [sic] Park. This is a remarkably fine day. Ruth went to play golf in the forenoon so
I had a quiet morning to knit and read - doors and windows open all over. In the
afternoon we went for a drive far as Arden Station. Saw Mrs. Harrimans house up
inaccessibly high.

New York. Papa went out with Anson to Tuxedo last evening and spent the night there.
The country is beautiful now in Autumn foliage and the scenery unusual there. We came
to town this morning. Met Mr. and Mrs. Baker on train. Anson and Ruth spent the night
there.
November 1, Friday
New York. All Saints Day. Gertrude and Maud arrived here this morning from St. Paul
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This has been a rainy day. Maria Taylor came this afternoon with Maud. Ruth went back
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to Tuxedo this afternoon. Letters from Clara and Rachel today.
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November 2, Saturday
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New York. A cold unpleasant day. Went down town with papa in the morning and did a
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little shopping in the afternoon. Maud and Maria ran in a few minutes evening. Mr.
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Jacacci dined with us and spent the evening. Wrote to Mamie. Dr. Stewart came in the
evening.
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November 3, Sunday
New York. A cold day. Gertrude and I went to 11 oclock Mass. She came home with me
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and staid [sic] all day. Mrs. Slade called. Mr. and Mrs. Nichols called in the afternoon.
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Mr. Jacacci at luncheon. A Miss Smith called. Wrote to Charlotte, Rachel and James.
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November 4, Monday
Went to dress maker and looked about in some shops. Went to Clark and Weinbergs for
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fitting. Gertrude had bad headache in afternoon and had to go to bed.
November 5, Tuesday
New York. Election Day. A perfect day as to Weather. Ruth came in from Tuxedo in
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time for luncheon. Papa and I went to Knoedlers saw some pictures and took a little
drive in forenoon. I stayed at home rest of the day. Mr. Jacacci here for dinner. Anson
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and Ruth dined at Plaza.
November 6, Wednesday
New York. Returns came early last evening. We knew Wilson was elected before bed
time. Anson and Ruth spent the night here. Gertrude Ruth Maud and I took luncheon at
Maria Taylors. Mr. Farrer came to say goodbye, he sails tomorrow at 10 a. m. Papa and
I dined at Dr. Stewarts. I went later to theatre with Mike Theodore Schurmeier and
Gertrude to see “Mile Stones.”
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November 7, Thursday
New York. A cloudy warm morning and a dark rainy day. Gertrude and I did some
shopping in forenoon. Mr. Jacacci was in to dinner. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Miller
came at first I did not know her- that was stupid. Wrote to Charlotte and to Clara.
November 8, Friday
New York. A beautiful morning and rather mild. Went downtown with papa and on way
up did some shopping. Took luncheon at Gertrudes. Mrs. Carter and her daughters are
there. Maria Carter looks so delicate. Mrs. Dahlgren called poor woman. Dr. and Mrs.
Biggs Mr. and Mrs. Nichols and Mr. George Harris dined with us.
New York. A little cloudy but so mild. Sun is coming out. Did a little looking about in
forenoon. Went down town with Gertrude in afternoon. Papa and I alone in the evening.
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November 10, Sunday
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Gertrude and the Carters were there. After Mass saw Eilene Tone. She is going to
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Washington as Secretary to a Mr. Adams. She is happy. Met Mrs. Slade. Mr. Jacacci
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here all day.
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November 11, Monday
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New York. A fine day like perfect October. We are leaving for St. Paul at 4 p. m.
November 12, Tuesday

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On train All day. We arrived at Chicago just on time. Mr. Miller met us and took us to
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see new Burlington R. R. Offices. A large 15 Story Bldg 175/150. Rained nearly all day
snowed at Winona. Arrived home ahead of time this evening.
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St Paul. A fine day - busy putting things to rights - and went for a drive in afternoon.
Sister Clemintine left this evening on way to England and France with a Sister.

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St Paul. An other fine day. Went down town with papa in forenoon. And for a drive with
Rachel later. Clara busy with last things before leaving. She, Charlotte and Helen Bunn
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leave for New York this evening. Rachel called on Father Gibbons. Egil came in
evening.
November 15, Friday

Fine morning. Went to see Dr. Abbot after leaving papa at Office. We went around via
new Convent this morning seems to be going on finely.
November 16 – 18
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The most remarkably fine weather continues without interruption. So mild. Judge and
Mrs. Hood dined with us this evening and went with us to the Symphony Concert. Papa
went too. Louis’ Glacier Park Indians are at Land Show and were at Concert.

Such a beautiful day. Louis had the Blackfoot Indians to luncheon at his house to day
later they danced sang and played their musical instruments. 7 Indians in full paint and
regalia. I went over to see them and as Louis mother was attractive one of them Lazy
Boy gave me his war belt and knife shield.

A glorious morning. Papa and I went to see new Convent this morning it is progressing.
I went to Minneapolis to see Auntie. And with her went to see Land Show a wonderful
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November 22, Friday
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A cloudy raw day. Papa and I went down to green houses to see the experiments of
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analizing [sic] Soils ect. [sic] this morning. I made some calls in afternoon. All Louis
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children and Maud in for luncheon. Louis went to Chicago this evening.
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The first flurry of snow last night. A second flurry this forenoon. Sun - shining at noon.
Turned cold in the afternoon. Papa at work this evening at a puzzle Mrs. Chas. Steele
sent him 25 Irving Street Whatami co. Arlington, Mass.
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November 24, Sunday

Bright and cold- Wrote to Mamie, Clara, Ruth - Miss Trott. This has been a day of
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Tragedy. Mr. Howard James and Mr. S. Plechner were killed on White Bear Road just
near the Rice Street Road outside North Oaks. Helen Miss Mann and Mrs. Plechner
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were in the car too but escaped injury. Howard tried to pass another car and went too
near edge and car….
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A cloudy dismal day. Helen James Miss Mann and Mrs. Plechner were taken to Mauds
house last evening. Papa Rachel and I arrived there just after - about 530 the accident
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occurred at 420 p. m.

Funeral Service for Howard James at 230 p. m. to day. Remains taken East to
Williamsburg Mass this evening.

A reqium [sic] Mass to day for Father McNulty. A mild morning. The Hill children all at
luncheon with us. And they went to see Blue Bird later we decided to go and see them
and the Blue Bird. I was disappointed in its presentation.
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Thanksgiving Day. We went to North Oaks to luncheon. Charlotte arrived home from
New York to day. Louis Maud and the Slades took dinner with us.
November 29, Friday

A beautiful day made some visits in the afternoon. Went to inquire for Dr. Abbott he is
not well at all.

A cloudy day but mild a windy dusty day high wind in the evening. Went to Mr. [Gilians?]
91st birth day party - and to call on Mrs. McQuillan. She came back from Rochester
Monday.
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December 1, Sunday
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A dark rainy day and quite warm an unusual 1st of December. Theodore Schurmeier
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and the two Dorothys took luncheon with us. Mrs. Gotzian arrived yesterday. Wrote to
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Clara and to Mary M.
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December 2, Monday
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A dark day not cold. Louis family moved to Town to day. Maud glad to get in children
not so pleased. Norman has cold and throat trouble.
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December 3, Tuesday
A pleasant day. Busy about everything in forenoon. Went for a drive in the afternoon.
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Saw Minnehaha: frozen. In the evening Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey came to dinner and went
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December 4, Wednesday
Cloudy mild morning. Claras birthday also Mrs. Morrisons. Telegraphed Clara to New
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York.
December 5, Thursday
Quite a fall of snow this afternoon so soft it may not stay. Went to see Dr. Ramseys
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December 6, Friday
First really cold morning 4 above zero.
December 7, Saturday
A mild morning 30 above - dark threatens snow or rain. Col. Clough called in the
evening. Louis and children went to North Oaks to spend Sunday.
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December 8, Sunday
Cold morning 4 above at 9 oclock bright sun shine. In the evening Papa and I went to
Charlottes. Wrote to Mike to Clara to Mrs. Lyman James and Mrs. Carter Also to Gertie
Horrigan.
December 9, Monday
Beautiful morning not so cold 20 above. Mrs. Meany came in today. I am sorry I went
out this afternoon when Charlotte was here. Ones intentions miscarry some times.
December 10, Tuesday

Not very cold but exceedingly slippery. A very dark afternoon. Rachel went down to St
[sic] Marys this late afternoon. Walter and Dr. Chas Freeman shot two elk last week
North of Winnepeg [sic]. I saw them on our grass at back of house yesterday. Louis
Black feet Indians left for Montana this evening.
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A rather cold morning 4 above - at 830 milder later. Moderated later in day. {“Papa went
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Coldest morning of the season. Zero in the morning. Thermometer rose to 20 above.
Wrote to Gertrude. Papa went East this evening. A very quiet evening reading Bryces
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South America.
December 13, Friday

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Still warmer to day up to 40 above morning beautiful afternoon cloudy. Went to see Mrs.
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Schell to day. Went down to St. Marys in the afternoon it is sad to see the wreck of old
torn down St. Pauls church.
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Raining this morning so quite warm and very slippery. Ed Holter has been out to
Helena. His mothers died the 5th. of this month. He spent today at Louis and was here
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this afternoon. I wrote a note to Jim today telling him that we thought of him at this
Season.
December 16, Monday

Today St. Paul is interested in the engagement of J. F. Sheperds engagement to Miss
Helen Gould.

Such a beautiful snow storm last night. The trees shrubs and every thing wonderful to
day. Mrs. Lamborn and I went to Minneapolis to luncheon in honor of Mrs. Sturgis 88th.
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birthday which was the 1st {possibly “11st” with another 1 added in front as a correction}
of the month. An Elaborate feast!

Snow still clings to branches. Weather is so mild and still. A Telegram tells us Papa
leaves Washington for New York to day. Charlotte is better of {tim?} poison. Dr. Egil
called this evening. So did George.

An other mild quiet day - 22 above at 9 a. m. Mrs. Morrison not well to day. Busy these
days preparing for the Tree.
December 20, Friday

Went to inquire for Dr. Abbott this morning found him about the same. In the afternoon
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went to Mauds to see childrens Christmas entertainment. Cortie was a success. In the
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evening we dined at Mauds. Katherine Abbott and I went with them to see Warfield in
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Peter Gunn.
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So
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December 21, Saturday to a
Shortest day of the year yet much happened! A beautiful day 10 above in the morning.
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In the afternoon I went to Minneapolis to leave package at Aunties and at Mittie Porters
found Mittie is and has been ill since Thanksgiving. Hurried home to here at 5 p. m. to
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see Egil as he intended going away this evening. He will not go now.
December 22, Sunday

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Cold past below zero at 10 a. m. Louis has a cold. Dr. Egil and Rachel went to see
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Charlotte after Church.

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December 23, Monday

Papa and Clara returned from New York last night. I heard today that Mr. Frank
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Shepard had a chill and is ill since Saturday.

A fine day. We hear Mr. Frank Shepard has pneumonia a light case. All the grand
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children Louis Norman Maudie Georgianna Jerome Cortie and little Dorothy here for
supper after Tree. Maud and Louis with Egil dined with us.
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A most wonderfully fine Christmas morning We are all shocked to learn that Frank K.
Shepard died yesterday at 5 p. m. Very suddenly and entirely unexpectedly. We all took
luncheon at Charlottes to day. The family and Egil dined here. The R. A. Jacksons, The
Bunns Dr. and Mrs. Boeckmann and Egil at Charlottes for luncheon.

Egil and Rachel Telling their friends of their engagement of last Saturday 21st. A happy
day to them.
1912, p.39
December 27, Friday
A beautiful Day. Mrs. Boeckmann called so did Mr. Gotzian and Father Perigord. Girls,
Bertha Sturgis Father Peregord and Egil went to Mrs. Morrisons. Walter and Dorothys
left this evening for California Long Beach.

Poor Rachel disturbed to day because of notoriety of Press. One seems helpless in that
regard. Busy writing notes and greetings today. Charlotte and family and Louis and
family gone to country for few days.
December 29, Sunday

A mild day. Sam. passed through St. Paul to day I did not see him. In the afternoon
Papa and I went out to North Oaks. Louis and family were spending a few days there.
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Road was very rough. Rachel spent the day and night at Charlottes at Dellwood.
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December 30, Monday
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A cloudy morning about 12 above. Sun came out about eleven a. m. Letter from
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Gertrude this morning. to a
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A beautiful day. In the morning busy all forenoon at house keepers little Nothings. In the
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afternoon Clara and I went to Minneapolis to Conrad Gotzians wedding. Married Miss
Nott. Rachel went to Dellwood to see old year out and new in.
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{Following entries on pages at end of main diary}

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Memoranda
Jun 6th
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To Mrs. McQuillan
To 30 [Doc?] 2800
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411 Ashland Ave

Sarah Scrotvold
Beldanville
Wisconsin
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Memoranda
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Miss Grace Watson

{Willard crossed out} Hall Whither
Columbia University
New York
N. W. Hospital Minneapolis
Tel South 2472
March 20th.
To Margaret 50.00
1912, p.40
Memoranda
Mrs. Miller
91 Iglehart Street
Sarah Scrotvold
Beldvinville Wis.
(172 Farmington Ave.)
Mrs. McQuillan
41 Ashland Ave
Sept 8th to Mrs. McQuillan
11.25
Memoranda
Ladies Art Co.
Patch Quilts Patterns
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St. Louis Mo.
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Dr. H. A. Tomlinson
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State Hospital Minn.
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St. Peter
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Parch A. to a
Mrs. R. A. Jackson 217
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Summit
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Memoranda
533780 - Dr. Elliot
External use daily-
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1-23-(1911)
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October-Cash
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NW. 23 rd.
To Matilda Laundress
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10.00 1.00 over to date

To other Launders
3.00
in
November-Cash
Mother M. Xavier
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Born Feb 19th 1825
{Small Travel Diary}

Address Telephone
Mrs. L. W. Hill
care Roslyn Fuel Co.
Lowman Bldg.
Seattle Wash
1912, p.41
Address Telephone
A Book of
Days.
(Winnifred Gordon)
Notes
Room 415
Great Northern
R. R. Bldg.
St. Paul
Great Northern
{crossed out: R. R.} Railway
Co.
32 Nassau St.
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New York
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(E. T. Nichols)
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Notes
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Bessie La Paix to a
25 W. 30th. St.
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Davis Primer
Trees and Birds
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Published by Himself
(Mrs. Martin Hobbins
Ten Strike Minn.
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Woman to Whom
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bedding was sent)

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Insurance Expiration
Mr. Max Schellner
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Nat. Ga. Amer. Bank

Bldg.
[Vishmist?] St. Paul
Symphony Musicales
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Notes and Bills

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Miss Fannie Whelen

The Dupont
1717 20th. St.
Washington D. C.
Receivable
Mr. E. G. Grob
Jeckyl [sic] Island Club
Brunswick Ga.
Mr. Chas. A Dabney
1912, p.42
Dedham
Mass.
Notes and Bills

The Philanthropic Work
Of Josephine Shaw Lowell
By Wm. Rhinelander Stewart
Mackmillan [sic] Co.
Cash Account – October

Mrs. James Markoe
1937 Selby Ave.
After Oct. 1st.
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Cash Account – November
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Knitting Teacher
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Mrs. Diamam
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518 West 151st.
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Street to a
New York. N. Y.
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Cash Account – December
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Frazers
rhubarbs
114 East 29th Street
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large Bath Towels

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light fine B. Spreads

Electric Lantern
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Miller’s
G[..] Shop
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Cash Account – December

Sarah Hadley
Hand Woven linen
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Short knitting
needles
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White knitting silk

Tea
Candles
Schwartz
Cocoa
Ask Price of Whole meal
biscuits
Noodles
1912, p.43

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Papa went to Minneapolis this evening to attend Banquet to celebrate Mr Dunwoodies

January 10, Wednesday

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January 17, Wednesday

January 19, Friday

January 21, Sunday

January 22, Monday

January 23, Tuesday

January 25, Thursday

January 26, Friday

January 27, Saturday

Papa returned from Washington.

January 28, Sunday

January 29, Monday

January 30, Tuesday

January 31, Wednesday

A white frost last night.

February 12, Monday

February 13, Tuesday

Picked up some shells on Beach toward North end.

February 14, Wednesday

February 15, Thursday

February 16, Friday

February 17, Saturday

February 20, Tuesday

February 21, Wednesday

February 23, Friday

February 24, Saturday

February 26, Monday

February 27, Tuesday

February 28, Wednesday

February 29, Thursday

House the poorest service imaginable.

March 10, Sunday

March 13, Wednesday

March 14, Thursday

March 15, Friday

March 17, Sunday- New York

March 18, Monday

March 20, Wednesday

March 21, Thursday

March 22, Friday- New York

March 23, Saturday

March 24, Sunday

March 25, Monday

March 26, Tuesday

March 30, Saturday

March 31, Sunday

letter from Mr. Macey today.

April 10, Wednesday

April 11, Thursday

April 12, Friday

April 13, Saturday

April 15, Monday

Clara picked blood root in [wovels?] today.

April 16, Tuesday