Mary T.

Hill Diary
1896
January 1 – March 2
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March 3, Tuesday
Such a windy day dust blinding. Annie Nellie and I went to Mr. Ellers Office in regard to
settlement of {inserted above: “mothers”} estate.

March 4, Wednesday
Snow and blowing but not cold. Gertrudes 13th. birth day. Mary most anxious until I got
a scrap book for her to give Gertrude. Papa and Louis left on Milwaukee road for New

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York. Letters from Walter and Charlotte.

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March 5, Thursday

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Blustery East wind. So disagreeable I did not go out at all. Harriet Tighe and Helen

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Driscoll came in after Whist lesson with Clara - (Pauls) Conrad Gotzians Birth day.
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March 6, Friday
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mild [sic] morning. Snow melting. Ruth took Mary M. to Minneapolis to see Mamie and
found James still troubled with bronchial cold. Mr. Farvelle and Miss Weir brought two
young men a Mr. Romain and Mr. Mon Teigen to see Gallery. We went to hear Albini
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sing.

March 7, Saturday
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Pleasant and bright not very cold. Mamie came down and spent afternoon. James
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Nathan recovering form bronchial cold. We are quite lonely Jim gone to Williston. Ruth
to Minneapolis. No word from Papa and Louis yet. Carrie Schurmeier came in this
afternoon.

March 8, Sunday
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delightful [sic] weather a perfect day. Wrote to Papa to {crossed out: Louis} Charlotte
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and Walter also to Mrs. John J. Barker congratulating on arrival of daughter. Mamie and
James came down to spend night. Mrs. Sawyer is better in Santa Barbara. I saw
message from there.

March 9, Monday
mild [sic] and fine. Went to Minneapolis and saw many open doors children out as in
Summer. Saw Mrs. Sabin at the West Hotel. Letters from Mrs. Upham and Charlotte.
Dan Hand tells me he will marry next month. Dr. Day died yesterday evening at 7
oclock. Mr. Eaton has been ill since last Thursday.

March 10. Tuesday

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Snowing. Not at all cold. Snowed nearly all day. Wrote to Louis. Received letters from
Walter and Charlotte from Albermarle Hotel. Samuel there too. Grace and Horace dined
with us. Mamie came from Stillwater and spent the night here. James is better. Jim.
returned from Williston.

March 11, Wednesday

much [sic] colder but very bright and delightful. Dr. Day buried to day – a very large
gathering of old settlers. Wrote to Steamer Lucania to papa. Rachel seems to feel
better. Ruth went to Minneapolis with Mamie. James stayed here. Called on Mrs. J.
Berkey Mrs. A. Tighe and Helen Driscoll. In the evening played casino with Mary.
Hearts with the others.

March 12, Thursday

10 below zero this morning yet day pleasant so bright and still. Great snow and wind

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storm East yesterday. Jim came back from Duluth this evening. We went to Lecture on

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Algiers in the evening. Mamie came for night. Mary has little cold.

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March 13, Friday

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Colder than yesterday but bright. Telegraphed papa thinking he would sail to morrow.
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Wheelock. Jim went to farm to day.
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March 14, Saturday

A cold morning below zero. A bright delightful day. Papa did not sail to day but will
Wednesday on the “St. Paul.” Telegrams say he is well. Samuel will remain until he
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sails. Jim. went West this evening. Letters from Louis and Charlotte.
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March 15, Sunday

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A mild bright morning. Snowed a little about five oclock. Went over to ask for Mr. Eaton
found him better. Wrote to Papa to Louis and to Walter. Wrote Steamer letters to papa
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and Louis too. Very quiet day so few at home. Father Gibbons preached a good sermon
on envy. On Text “Is thy eye evil because I am good.”

March 16, Monday

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A cloudy mild morning. Painters began to day in Louis room. Telegram from papa
saying mild Scarlet fever in Peebles school three case. Pauline down to day. Charlotte
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well but has been exposed. Papa and Louis will sail tomorrow. Mr. Ferguson left this
evening to stay in New York during Paulines illness. Mr. Kelly quite ill Dr. Smith says.

March 17, Tuesday

A very mild morning and bright. Mrs. Borup came quite excited over Paulines illness.
Telegram from Dr. Bulkley saying Charlotte very well. Wrote Charlotte. Telegraphed
Papa. Went to Burton Holmes Letture [sic] on Japan. Wrote to Miss Peebles. Pauline
not very ill. A fine evening.

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March 18, Wednesday
A pleasant bright morning. Papa and Louis sail to day on Steamer St. Paul. Telegram
from papa said he was well Charlotte coming home with Samuel as Scarlet fever
interrupted school. Pauline not very ill. Telegram from Sam. saying they sailed.
Telegram from Jim from Seattle. Found Mr. Kelly very weak but improving. Mamie K.
coming. Heard Paderewski in evening. Never heard such piano music before.

March 19, Thursday

A fine morning. Cold but bright. Mamie and Mary with James went back to Minneapolis.
Samuel and Charlotte will come in the morning. Clara Rachel and I went to Little Sisters
of the poor on this their Feast St. Josephs day and served at the old peoples dinner
table. A pathetic sight to witness over one hundred unfortunate men and women yet all

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seemed happy. Wrote to papa to London called on Mrs. Borup.

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March 20, Friday

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A windy disagreeable day such dust as blew the air full and sore throats a result. Annie

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in the kitchen has tonsitas [sic]. Rachel a very sore throat so that it was late at night
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before all were attended too [sic]. Charlotte arrived this morning looking well. Had to call
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in Mr. Brodie to urge old Mr. Tanches to make his men do better and quicker work.
Taking advantage of present small family. I am having walls of Claras Rachels Ruths
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Louis and Jims rooms painted.

March 21, Saturday

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Cloudy. Air still filled with dust. Poor Charlotte awakened at three this morning nervous
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and thought she was nauseated purely imagination and nervousness. Dr. Smith finds
Annie {inserted above: kitchen} worse tonsilita [sic]. Rachels throat [not?] sore a simply
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cold and the dust. Wish I knew what weather papa is having to day. 3rd. day out. Very
windy afternoon girls came home from St. Marys glad to get to shelter. Telephone from
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Mamie says all well there. Charlotte well as usual.

March 22, Sunday

A very pleasant day so bright and mild. After Mass Ruth and I went for a long walk.
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Mortimer Schiff came down from West Superior. Jim still absent. Wrote to papa and to
Walter. Samual and Mamie came down to dinner. Mr. Grover came in the evening. So
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did Father Caillet. Mr. Grover talked interesting on religion. Doubts many things.

March 23, Monday

A rather cold morning but delightful day and evening. Busy as usual every day. Rachels
throat better. Went to the Dentist for nearly in [sic?] the chair. Met Mrs. Raguet looking
so badly. Gertrude had a letter from Walter. Went to Heller and his wife in the evening.
He is wonderfully clever. And she aid him so.

March 24, Tuesday

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Windy and cloudy morning. As day advanced wind increased until air was so full of fine
dust that all distance was obscured. House fill with dust through closed doors and
windows as if open. Pipes for hot water burst in mans room in Basement under Music
room. Third giving way of hot water pipes this winter. Although water has not been too
hot [ ] cold.

March 25, Wednesday

Still cloudy and every thing so dirty as to almost discourage servants. Wind still blowing
at intervals but day quite warm. A little rain very little. Charlotte has a very sore throat
this morning and feels generally indisposed. Dr. Smith says she has influenza. Cable
from papa at 430 p. m. saying arrived in London well good voyage. For the present one
care lifted. Wrote Louis and Papa to London.

March 26, Thursday

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A beautiful day delightful air. Charlotte so worse throat some easier. Auntie came down.

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Busy all day getting Jims and Louis rooms in order after painters. Letter from Walter

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saying case of measles in School asking had he had it. Jim returned this evening from

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March 27, Friday
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A cloudy windy morning. Charlotte better. Mamie and children down for afternoon. Rain
in afternoon. Went to Schubert Club Seibert Concert. Wrote to Walter. Such an electric
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shock one vivid flash of lightning and such a near clap of thunder. At this Season and
time when the wind howls as at present how glad I am that Papa and Louis are not on
the Ocean.
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March 28, Saturday

A most delightful day. Busy all day getting curtain linings fitted in.
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March 29, Sunday

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A pleasant {crossed out: day} morning rained in the afternoon. Wrote to Papa. Mr. and
Mrs. Shepard return from South both well. Mrs. Brodie died at Rochester to night.

March 30, Monday

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A pleasant morning but began to rain in afternoon. Auntie came down we went to call on
Mrs. Shepard. In the evening went to Mr. Brodies and stayed with his children until he
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came back from Rochester. Cable from papa. He will sail 4th April on New York.

March 31, Tuesday

A fearful day. Windy very. Rained snowed and hailed. A perfect blizzard. Jim. tried to
drive to farm but when horses refused to go he was obliged to return going 2 or 3 miles.
Walter leaves for home with Mr. Nichols.

April 1, Wednesday
Such a night as last nigh was. The heaviest fall of snow of the winter over six inches.
Not so very cold. Sir Stafford Northcote arrived this morning. A very rough day and

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snowed off and on all day. Arch Bishop Ireland called in the evening to see Sir Stafford.
Dan Hand came in to urge us to go on to his wedding.

April 2, Thursday
A very bright day but cold. A telegram from Mrs. Upham saying Gertrude Burbank
Harris had arrived this morning. In afternoon I went out to Mrs. Brodies funeral. Samuel
gave Sir Stafford Northcote a dinner at the Club in Minneapolis in the evening. Mr.
Nichols and Walter arrived this morning both very well. Walter so happy to get home
and every one just as happy to see him.

April 3, Friday
A pleasant bright morning. Cabled Papa to Browns Hotel London. In the evening Mr.
Upham Mr. Merriam Samuel and Mamie dined here with Sir Stafford and Mr. Nichols.
Walter and Mary enjoying driving about although roads are very bad. Mollie brought

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James down to stay while Mamie and Samuel to West. Sir Donald and party passed

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April 4, Saturday

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A beautiful morning every one well. Sir Stafford remained in writing until luncheon time.
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At two oclock Mr. Nichols and he said good bye and went to the Office. They left at 430
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p.m. for the Coast. Jim drove out to the farm. Last evening I had such a strange spell
just after dinner I was so faint and ill that I had to lie down for a while revived after a
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while however.

April 5, Sunday
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Easter Day. A perfect day. The Morton children Breakfasted with us and after wards
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hunted eggs. After luncheon the the [sic] Dahlgren little ones came and hunted colored
eggs – to their delight. I wrote to Mrs. Dahlgren. Called on Mamie Kelly found Mr. Kelly
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very weak yet. Wrote to Mr. Tighe. Jim out at North Oaks.
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April 6, Monday
A beautiful morning. Took Walter to have photographs taken. He Charlotte and
Gertrude and Rachel went to farm. Jim came in with large bag of ducks. Children came
back delighted with their day. Mr. Clark and Egbert called in evening. Jim left for East to
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April 7, Tuesday
A windy rather cold morning. Cable came early this morning from Lady Northcote sang
Lady Mount Stephen improving excelently [sic] she has been quite ill. A telegram from
Samuel saying all well at Spokane having a food trip. Mrs. Eaton tells me Mrs. [Belote?]
died quite suddenly in Minneapolis yesterday. Mrs. Griswold quite ill cancer removed.
Charlotte, Ruth Walter and I leave for New York on evening train to meet papa.

April 8, Wednesday
Chicago. A raw cold cloudy day. Mr. Campbell met us at Station and took to Lake Shore
Train at 1030 a. m. this forenoon. Dan Hands wedding day. I sent him a telegram to 539

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Telephone Bldg Pittsburg. Weather fine all day since leaving Chicago. Wrote a few lines
to Clara. Walter is writing in a diary I see.

April 9, Thursday
Albermarle Hotel. On Train of Lake Shore Mich. S. going to New York. 145 p. m. arrived
just on time. Jim met us at the Station. We do not know whether Steamer New York will
arrive Friday or Saturday. Weather pleasant went to see Prisoner of Zenda in the
evening. Walter greatly interested. Jim dined at Mrs. Thornes with Will T. Wrote to
Clara.

April 10, Friday

New York Albermarle. This is a fine morning. Rught called on Dr. Bull he found her eyes
much improved muscles stronger. About 2 p. m. cable came saying Lady Mount
Stephen died this morning. I was greatly shocked and deeply grieved. Poor Lord Mount

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April 11, Saturday

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New York Albermarle. A delightful morning. At 7 a. m. received a telegram telling us the

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New York will be in at 10.30. Steamer did not land passengers until noon. Papa and
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Louis look very well. Had a rough time part of the way. Soon as we got back to Hotel
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Walter ran over to Mrs. Cannon to go the Circus with George. He came back at five
saying it was fine. Papa was surprised to hear of Lady Mount Stephens death thinking
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her better.

April 12, Sunday

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New York. A most perfect morning. Ruth Charlotte Walter and I went to High Mass at
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the Cathedral – met Miss West as we were going in. In the afternoon Mrs. Cannon took
me for a drive miles beyond the Park. Mr. Cannon took papa. I called on Mrs. Krech at
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34 Gramercy Park. Streets and Park filled with people mostly walking or riding wheels.
Spring is very late here.
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April 13, Monday

An other fine morning grew very hot. Took Walter back to School we went by the West
Shore. Poor boy he broke down when I was leaving him but after accompanying me to
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luncheon and the train went back manfully. Louis and Ruth went home at one to-day.
Charlotte to School. Papa Jim and I dined at Mr. Cannons. Letter from Clara tells me
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Mrs. R. Merriam House burned.

April 14, Tuesday

New York. A bright lovely Morning. Toward noon summer heat came in quite overcome
by heat and had to lie down. Francis Tarbox called. Mrs. Tarbox called. Jim went over to
Buffalo. We dined at Mr. Schiffs met Mr. and Mrs. Warburg there. Afterwards we went to
Barnums Circus with Mr. and Mrs. Schiff.

April 15, Wednesday

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Such a very hot day. Oppressively hot. After going to Tailors with papa went up to the
School and took lunch with Miss Peebles. Mrs. Ethan Allen called in afternoon.
Charlotte and Pauline spent afternoon with me. Went to Drive in Park with Mrs. Cannon.
Papa out very late.

April 16, Thursday

Another most trying day. So hot. At three this morning a telegram from Samuel saying
Louis very unwell. He and Ruth arrived home yesterday morning. Dr. Smith fears
appendicitas [sic]. He has a good nurse. At 1130 a. m. another message says he is
comfortable has about normal temperature – no pain and that the Dr. says it is not of a
dangerous nature at all. Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Thorne Mr. S. Baker and Mr. Geo. Clark
called.

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felt better. Mrs. Cannon came in. Good news from Louis. No fever and he feels better.

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Mrs. Lamborn Mrs. Krech and little Alvin and Shepard called. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad

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called. We called on Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baker found him better. Also on Sir Stafford

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Northcote. Cooler this evening.
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April 18,Saturday
Evening on train for Montreal. Left New York at 6.25 p.m. This has been a hot day 89 in
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shade. Day Wilder and Miss Mitchell sailed in Saule. Sir Stafford Sailed on Etruria. We
saw him off. Mr. J. K. Tod called. Charlotte came to Hotel. Mr. and Mrs. Conrad on this
Train. A Mr. Fitch of Quebec. No word from Louis today.
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April 19, Sunday

Montreal. Arrived here at 7.45 and went directly to Sir Donald A Smiths. A beautiful
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morning after the great heat of New York the sight of ice on the River and some remains
of snow refreshing. Went to Mass to St. Patricks. Did not see Lady Smith until luncheon
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time. She has not been well. In the evening Mr. Angus and Maud and Sir William Van
Horn and Lady Van Horn dined with us. A Luncheon a Japanese gentleman. Telegram
from home Louis sitting up to day.
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April 20, Monday

Montreal. Fine weather. Went to visit the Victoria Hospital. It stands on a fine sight and
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seems so cheerful and orderly. Looked in at new St. Peters church seems quite finished
very large. Went and lunched at Mrs. Angus met Edith Wanklin Maud and Peggie. Mrs.
Angus quite infirm from Rhumatism [sic]. Saw such beautiful orchids in bloom in their
conservatory. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Drummond and Mr. and Mrs. Cloosan dined
with us at Sir Donalds. We left on Soo R. R. at 9.10 in Sir William V. Horn car. Papa bag
left behind.

April 21, Tuesday

On Train of Soo Road. Papa has taken cold. Mrs. Langdon and Mrs. Truesdale on the
train. A rainy cold morning. Telegram last evening saying Louis continues to improve.

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April 22, Wednesday
St. Paul. Arrived this morning. Papa some more comfortable not much better however
as he is bilous [sic]. Found Louis better weak and in need of cautious care. All the
others well. Samuel Mamie and James came on car at Minneapolis.

April 23, Thursday

Weather fine. Wrote to Charlotte.

April 24, Friday

Fine weather. Louis went out for a walk for first time – and seemed to enjoy it. Girls and

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April 25, Saturday

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A mild pleasant morning. Cloudy afternoon rainy at 4 p.m. with electric accompaniment.

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Mamie Samuel and James came down. Louis seems pretty comfortable was out for
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walk again to day. Papas cough holds on but he is some better. He is out and about. In
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Mrs. Stewart and Misses Richmond.

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August 6, Thursday
Mrs. Southworth. Old Lady. Mrs. Winstons Aunt lives at Williams Town with Dr. Hopkins
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her son in law her with The [ ] Ayers. Mrs. Storey the old lady at our Table. Lowell
family. The Shalavoux. Bills of New York Mrs. York. Mrs. and Miss James. Mrs. Skully
and child her sisters Misses Reece.
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August 7, Friday
All this week has bee unusually hot day and night. And as yet no sign of abatement of
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its heat.

August 8, Saturday
At 2 a. m. 84 in my room. Papa Clara Rachel Gertrude and I left home at 815 a.m. for
Duluth. Air on the way became cooler and fresher until 1.45 p. m. when we boarded the
North Land and then the atmosphere was delightful. A large passenger list. Several St.
Paul people. Mr. Mrs. and Miss J. Stees. Mrs. Mrs. and E Rogers. Mrs. T. Brennan. Last
night was oppressively hot. Storms all about us. We noticed houses blown over at Sand
Stone [sic] and Hinkly [sic].

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August 9, Sunday
Aboard the North Land. This is a glorious morning. Such a good night sleep. All so well
this day. Bishop Dowling of Ontario is the old Clergyman. Wrote to Charlotte and to
Mamie form the Soo. Weather hot there but now we are out on the lake temperature is
fine.

August 10, Monday

On Board North Land. Last night was very hot on our side of the Boat. Today must be a
hot one on land it is so hot aboard. There has been some accident to the North West
and we may [have to?] change boats at Detroit in an hour as she is to return to Buffalo it
seems. I did not know it could be so hot on the lakes. Going in to Detroit at 230 p. m. we
ran in to such a terrible wind and electric storm with heavy rain.

August 11, Tuesday

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North Land. Arrived in Buffalo just on time. Mr. Farrington met us. We saw Mr. F. B.

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Clarke and Egbert in Buffalo. Mr. C. went as far as Rochester with us. We left on

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Empire State Express and arrived in New York at 1030_ p. m. Went to Albermarle. Hot

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windows no air strong and such excessively hot temperature certainly 90 or more.
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August 12, Wednesday
New York. Another very hot day but better air. We left on [Gall?] River Boat Priscilla for
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Boston. And the boat was hot too except out on deck. The cabins too hot to stay in. The
Dinning room crowded and hot. 800 passengers all to eat. Most uncomfortable night.
Still we were glad to get away from New York and towards the Ocean cooler air. Rachel
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August 13, Thursday

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Boston Mass. We reached here at 8.30 a.m. Much more comfortable atmosphere
although yet hot. Rachel feeling so badly not able to eat much of anything. Clara better.
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Clara and I walked about a little found fine posters. We leave this afternoon {inserted: at
2-30} for Manchester by the Sea. Arrived at Manchester at the Masconomo House at
330 p.m.
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August 14, Friday

Manchester cloudy cool. Masconomo House. We have not been able as yet to get food
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rooms but we like the looks of surroundings very much. Fine Beach and spacious
grounds neighborhood most favored every way nearly all available ground taken up by
Summer houses fine ones. Papa and I drove over to Magnolia to day did not like looks
of Hotels and location there nearly as well as here. Papa and Clara go to Winter Harbor
this evening.

August 15, Saturday

Manchester cloudy cool. Papa and Clara went last evening. Rachel much better this
fore noon we drove over through Pride to Beverly Farms & Beverly came back through
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and to find the Catholic Church – found it. Gertrude took her first Sea bath this forenoon
and liked it. Wrote to Walter to Mamie and to Charlotte.

August 16, Sunday

Manchester. Cloudy early morning and cool. Later sun came out. We went to Mass at 8-
30. Church filled to overflowing. Afterwards we walked about on Beach. Gertrude too
some pictures with Claras Kodac. Children have such a good time. Mrs. Storey it seems
has been in St. Paul and knew the Rices many years ago. She is the old lady who rides
the [ ].

August 17, Monday

A lovely morning. We went over to Magnolia to call on Nina and her mother. Did not find
them at home. They were at the Ocean Side Hotel. The Hesperus is larger but we are
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attractive here – and the Beach so much better. Yesterday we learned that Josephine

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August 18, Tuesday

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A cloudy day. Papa came back from Winter Harbor this morning. He tells us Clara was
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written before her indisposition evidently. This afternoon we drove over to Gloucester. A
fine drive and a very interesting city of active industry. Smell very fishy but then one
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must put up with that. It is very hilly. Many are building Summer homes there near the
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Manchester by the Sea Mass. Masconomo House. We went to Boston with papa called
on Mr. Casson and went through the new Public Library. Quite a storm came up so that
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darkness interfered with seeing frescoes well. Papa went over to New York at three
oclock. We went from Youngs Hotel to Faneuil Hall. Got a poster for Gertrude on way to
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Station and back to Manchester. Mrs. Boardman (Josephines mother) called. Letters
from Charlotte and Mamie. So our 29th anniversary passed.

August 20, Thursday

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A beautiful day. In the afternoon went over to the Essex Co. Club House. (Golf and Polo
Club) There was music there and a congregation [of?] nearly all the Cottage residents
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about here. Met Josephine and Florence Boardman there. Afterwards we drove around
the Point and saw some beautiful views and such pretty houses on fine sites.

August 21, Friday

A delightful morning. We went to Salem in the forenoon and were much interested
driving about amongst so may fine old Colonial homes. Very quiet now. We went in to
one of the antique shops but failed to be interested. Mind Bending entertainment in
evening.

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Another fine day. We spent forenoon on Beach and took a walk about the Village in
afternoon. Telegram from Papa says he will stay in New York until Monday. The girls
are getting so fond of this place they are sorry to leave it all.

August 23, Sunday

A cloudy morning went to 1130 Mass and spent the rest of forenoon on the Beach.
Rained all afternoon – so we read and wrote letters. In the evening we took Tea with
Mrs. Dodge.

August 24, Monday

A very hot morning. And heat increased later in the day evening cool. We went for a
drive through Essex Woods to Essex in afternoon. Letters from Ruth and Charlotte. This
evening we had a Sterescopic [sic] Exhibition of views of Yale at Henley 200 or more
taken and shown by {line drawn by Mrs. Hill} Murr {Miss?} McIntosh.

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August 25, Tuesday

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Manchester by the Sea. Masconomo House. A perfect day. We are wishing we might

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take the Beach and waves home with us. This afternoon we drove over to Magnolia and

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came back through the Essex Woods and over to [Corrono?] Point where the [sic] are
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many Cottages one Hotel or Inn which is closed. We are preparing to leave for Boston.
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August 26, Wednesday
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Boston. Youngs Hotel. We arrived here about ten a.m. a perfect day spent morning
looking through Old State House and Old South Church. After luncheon we drove in to
Bunker Hill Monument on the way seeing old Copps Hill Cemetery and grave of Cotton
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Mather and then out to Cambridge looked through Memorial Hall saw Longfellows
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House and Tree Washington first took Command of Troops. We drove through Mount
Auburn Cemetery left at 930 p.m. for Winter Harbor.
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August 27, Thursday

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Winter Harbor Maine. A very foggy morning arrived at Mount Desert at 645 a. m.
George Cannon met us at [ ] with Mr. Cannons Yacht. Egret and even in the fog we
came over to Grind Stone in an hour and a quarter. We found such a warm welcome
that we did not [ ] the day. Took a drive picked wild flowers. The Moores all came over
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to welcome us. Mrs. Cannon gave a dance to Clara in the evening. Decorations music
refreshments toilettes and all much like a fashionable dance anywhere. Rained all night.
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August 28, Friday

Grind Stone. A bright beautiful morning. Clara and I went for a long drive much of the
country about here is picturesque. The Coast all quite rough and rocky. The views fine.
Afternoon Mrs. Cannon and I went for a sail on the Egret had Tea there and passed two
hours most charmingly. Miss Godfrey went with us. In the evening we all went to the
casino to a German children and I came home early. Mrs. Cannon and Clara stayed to
the end. Mr. Moore too the girls with Mr. and Mrs. Tuck in sail Boat Sachem for a sail all
afternoon.

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August 29, Saturday
{words at top of page cut off, may be Grind Stone?} P. O. Winter Harbor. Such a
delightful morning. All up early. Mr. Moore Mrs. Cannon Clara and I went with Mr. and
Mrs. Tuck to see them off on Train at Mount Desert. Then we went over to Bar Harbor
Mr. Moore too us to lunch at Spouls. We drove about to see the beautiful [farms?] and
fine views. Called on Mr. and Mrs. Gurney found them and the Miss Scott at home. Mr.
Gurney took us through such a beautiful grounds flower fruit and vegetable gardens.
Such a view. Home on Egret at 7 p. m.

August 30, Sunday

{words at top of page cut off, may be Grind Stone?} Telegram from papa yesterday says
all well at home he arrived there yesterday. This is a cool rather cloudy morning. Mrs.
Cannon and Clara rather tired after the weeks social events. We could not get to
Church conveniently. In afternoon we went to Goldsbborrough [sic?] a good road and

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Grind Stone. A beautiful morning. We went Mrs. Cannon George Harvie Gertrude and I
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calls received some and drove to Mill Stream to get fine view of Grind Stone and
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surrounding country. Left Grind Stone on Egret at 7 p.m. for Mount Desert.

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Egret in the rain. We feared fog might delay our starting but weather favored us and we
bid adiew [sic] to Mrs. Cannon Mrs. Curtis and Clara after a most delightful visit of five
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days at Grind Stone Neck arrived in Montreal at 8 p. m. and left at 13.30 p. m. Grand
Trunk enjoyed passing through so much beautiful country. The Valleys are so peaceful
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looking. Rachel did not feel very well. Gertrude got on pretty well.

September 2, Wednesday
Toronto Canada. 8 a.m. Many of the passenger [sic] took breakfast at Hamilton. This is
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not the smoothest Road I have been over quite rough last night. The farms we see in
passing look well. So much corn and many orchards. Trees loaded with fruit of many
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colors. We are getting impatient to reach home. Three nights are many on a train.
Rachel is better to day. This has been quite a hot afternoon. We are just getting in to
Chicago at 950 40- minutes late but in time to be transferred to our train.

September 3, Thursday
St. Paul. Arrived here at 3 p.m. Papa and Walter met us. Streets filled with Veterans at
the Encampment. Found all well at home and fine weather. City [very?] generally
decorated with bunting and electric lights.

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A rainy day. Too bad for the poor old veterans in Tents. Louis went for a hunt with Mr.
Moore and part of Chicago. I drove out to see Camp Mason. Thousands found shelter in
the tents.

September 5, Saturday
A cloudy day and warm. Took Walter to see about school necessities. Streets look
quieter many of the G. A. R. gone. Went over to Reception given to Miss Newport found
it crowded. Jim went to Montana for a week.

September 6, Sunday
A cloudy foggy warm morning. Went to early Mass. Samuel Mamie and children came
to spend their 8th anniversary. Girls and Samuel and Mamie went to hear Arch Bishop
Irelands Patriots sermon following the G. A. R. encampment. I am sorry to have missed
hearing it.

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luncheon with the girls also a Miss Clark of St. Cloud.
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Letter from Clara.

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October 14, Wednesday

A perfect morning. At noon to day telegram from Dr. Walter saying Rachel is ill of grip
[sic] pleurasy [sic]. I will go back to New York on this evenings Train.

October 15, Thursday

Chicago. Arrived here on time and left on New York and Boston Special. Hot day on
train.

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March 7th.
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Eggs 7 doz 1.00
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