Mary T. Hill Diary 1913

8/14/2019 Mary T. Hill Diary 1913

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Mary T. Hill Diary1913

January 1, WednesdayA perfectly beautiful day. The year is young and the page fair. We are happy thismorning that all are well and I am thankful. Telegram from Walter they arrived at LongBeach yesterday well.

January 2, ThursdayA cloudy day Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Lamborn took luncheon with us to day. AlsoCharlotte. We had a gay party. Mrs. Lamborn leaves for [Repredt?] Square thisevening.

January 3, FridayQuite cold, 10 above at 9 a.m. Went to call on Mrs. Gray and Mrs. F. Shepard foundthem at home. Maud gave Rachel and Egil a dinner this evening. Clara went too.

January 4, Saturday2 above at 8 a.m. Busy this forenoon in the Store Room. A letter from Gertrude to day.

January 5, SundayCold 2 below at 830 a. m. Wrote to Mamie to Ruth to Gertrude and to James andnotes. Egie and Rachel are planning to name a day for their wedding.

January 6, MondayQuite a cold day. Charlotte and I went for rather a long drive this afternoon.

January 7, TuesdayA cold cloudy afternoon. Finished reading Mrs. Lamborns Book of Sketches an accountof some of her travels and interestingly told. Very characteristic of her.

January 8, WednesdayNot too cold as yesterday but cold. Went to call on Mrs. Thos. Foley and found her inbed. Then went to Mrs. E. N. Saunders to a little reception for Mr. and Mrs. Thad Jonesof California. He poor man is nearly blind. Rachel and Clara are dining at Mrs. Bunns

this evening.

Wed. Jan. 8 {small travel diary}Wrote to Ruths to day for Cake. Sent Ansons Tie too. Rachel wrote Gertrude by samemail.


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January 9, ThursdayA fine morning 18 above at ten a.m. Went to Minneapolis to Miss Helens to orderdress. Wrote to Walter and to Mike Gavin last evening. Louis Maud and Charlotte dinehere this evening.

January 10, FridayA beautiful morning 10 above zero - at 8 a.m. Last evening Louis Maud papa and Iwent to the Capital to the Governors Reception. A large number there.

January 11 13{Blank}

January 14, TuesdayWe went to symphony Concert this evening a good concert. Alice Neilson in one act ofOpera of Susanne. Quite a warm evening.

January 15, WednesdayRachel is recovering her strength after a spell of grippe. She was out a little while today. This week all very mild so far.

January 16, ThursdayA dense fog this morning - and so dark a dark warm day quite a thaw. Papa went toBmidje {Bemidji} last night. Louis went to Chicago. I went to see childrens dancingclass.

January 17, Friday{Blank}

January 18, SaturdayA mild pleasant day. In the afternoon Clara and I went to St. Pauls Seminary to meetthe students. We met the Faculty of 12 192. Students and the 5 Sisters in charge ofdomestic affairs. We found all in perfect order.

January 19, SundayA fine mild indeed glorious morning. Have written to Mrs. Upham Aunt Emma, Mrs.James Mr. Farrer ect [sic] Mrs. S. Thorne. Mr. Chas. Lanier is 76 to day.

January 20, MondayA most delightful day not at all cold. Mrs. Roguet came in the afternoon. Mme Boydcame down from Minneapolis with two of her women to fit on Rachels wedding dressand ect. [sic]. Mr. Walker of Arnold Constable sent out 8 pieces of fine lace to selectfrom for wedding dress.


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January 21, TuesdayA fine morning. Ruth and Gertrude arrived this morning Maud came back from Chicagowith them. Gertrude and I went to Minneapolis this afternoon. And again in theafternoon with Auntie and Ruth. It is no distance in car.

January 22, WednesdaySuch a beautiful day. Gertrude and Ruth are fortunate to find such fine Weather.Ruth and I went to the House of the Good Shepherd the afternoon and for a time inafternoon. Papa is in Washington to day.

January 23, Thursday{Blank}

January 24, FridayAnother fine day. We went to see Genee dance last night she is certainly unique. Sograceful and and [sic] Classic. It begins to look like a wedding in the house now.

January 25, SaturdayAnd still fine Weather. Telegram from papa tells us he will get home tomorrow evening.Charlotte gave a dinner to about forty this evening. Mrs. Rothwell sang. She has a finevoice. Later the party danced until nearly twelve oclock.

January 26, SundayA slight sprinkling of snow this early morning. Sun came out at 9 am.

January 27, Monday{Blank}

January 28, TuesdaySpent forenoon seeing to arrangements for Rachels wedding. We all took luncheon atCaroline Freemans.

January 29, WednesdayVery busy to day preparing for Rachels wedding. The day is pretty cold.

January 30, ThursdayA mild sunny morning. Sky brightened toward noon. This is Rachel Wedding day. Sheand Egil are quite nervous. About 48 were present and that included the 7 children.Father Gibbons married them. All passed off well.

January 31, FridayA mild day followed by a cold one to day is cold. Egil and Rachel went to Dellwood afterpartaking of breakfast with us all yesterday. I am about used up and must rest now thatthe Wedding is over.


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February 1, Saturday14 below this morning. Do not feel well or rested. Ruth had a telegram from Anson today telling her little Anson is not well. She and Mike leave for New York this evening.Mauds fancy dress a great success last night.

February 2, SundayI had a note from Rachel last evening telling me she and Egil are rid of the colds andhappy at Dellwood. To day is pleasant 10 or more above zero. Clara, Gertrude andNorman have gone out to Dellwood to call on Egil and Rachel.

February 3, MondayA cold day. We went to N. Star Woolen Mills Minneapolis to get some Blankets. In theevening the girls went out ect. [sic]. Papa went to dinner for Senator Nelson evening.Papa told of Anna Warner Frenchs sudden death in England Dec 31st.

February 4, Tuesday

Very cold - 14 below this morning. Egil and Rachel came in to Luncheon preparing toleave on Sunday. Many things to attend to {crossed out: Ann Warner French died in}.Poor Mrs. Warner is so brave. She sails for England Saturday.

February 5, WednesdayA very cold day and Windy.

February 6, ThursdayStill cold but moderating. I am so very busy preparing to leave plan as I may therealways remains much to do and attend to. Went this p. m. to call on Caroline Freeman.What careless blots. {Ink blot on page}

February, 7 Friday10 above this morning

February 8, SaturdayToday is beautiful and mild. Egil and Rachel returned from Dellwood to day. I went toMinneapolis to St [sic] Marys and to say good bye to some friends. Helena Driscoll hada daughter today.

February 9, SundayA fine evening. 14 above at 845. Bishop Carroll of Helena said 9 oclock mass andpreached on the Epistle of the day first Sunday in Lent. We are leaving for New Yorkthis evening. Papa Clara Gertrude and I.

February 10, MondayChicago. We arrived on Time this morning. Louis came as far as Chicago with us. Mr.Gray was on the Train. In Chicago we saw Mr. Miller - and Mr. Elliott. We left on 20thCentury at 1245.


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February 11, TuesdayNew York. We arrived here a little late in snow. Which did not continue. A very mildday. Mr. Jacacci came in to dinner. Mike and Gertrude came in later. Ruth broughtlittle Anson over. He asked if train went fast if Louis skated.

February 12, WednesdayNew York. A bright & colder morning. Lincolns Birth Day and a holiday. In theAfternoon we went to see a wonderful portrait a Titian. And we saw Two Guardis andTwo Boucher. And a remarkably fine Tapestry. Also two Goyas. Bull fights such actionand color. Mr. and Mrs. S. Thorne called to day.

February 13, ThursdayA cold day but bright. I went down town with papa. Then went to McCutcheons to finishselecting Rachels linens. Took luncheon at Ruths met Nina Boardman Mosely. Went inagain to see Titian at _____. {line and space left by Mrs. Hill} Mr. Jacacci here fordinner.

February 14, FridayNew York. Valentine Day. A beautiful morning. We have been selecting Rachels silverto day and some china. We went again to Gimpel and Wildensteins to see the Titianand the two Guardi that papa is so interested in. Mr. John Carroll called today.

February 15, SaturdayNew York. A beautiful day. Gertrude and I made a Tour of China Shops in search of adesirable breakfast and Luncheon Set. In the Afternoon I went with papa to see Mr. JTalmadgs pictures and saw them and some others at Knoedlers. A remarkable Flemishpicture the Annunciasion [sic] by Bouts. We dined at Mrs. S. Thornes in the evening.Met a Miss Lyle and Mr. R. Chaden.

February 16, SundayA bright fine morning not cold. Telegram from Rachel yesterday telling me they leaveSt. Paul for Washington D. C. Tomorrow. I misread the telegram. Rachel telephonedus from Washington this evening, they had spent the day there and were leaving at 9 p.m. for South Carolina. Had seen Mamie and Mary M. We took luncheon at Mr. Laniers.

February 17, MondayNew York. Colder but fine. In the forenoon Gertrude and I finished up some matters ofshipping. And selected at Tiffanys a Breakfast and luncheon set of Colport china. Iwent to see Dr. Weeks 46 East 57th. St. In the Afternoon We went to see Mr. Morgansloan pictures at Museum.

February 18, TuesdayNew York. Colder yet this morning. I had letters yesterday from Maud and fromRachel.


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February 19, WednesdayNew York. Mr. E. A. Young of St. Paul dined with us this evening. We went to theOpera the Magic Flute it was put on and sung charmingly.

February 20, Thursday

New York. A very warm day like May heat. Wrote to Mamie and to James N. B. Mr.Jacacci dined here.

February 21, FridayNew York. Warmer than yesterday very cloudy a little rain. Went down to Office withPapa. Mr. Robert Bacon spent the forenoon here with Papa. Walters birthday. Dr. andMrs. Biggs dined with us this evening.

February 22, SaturdayCloudy still quite Warm a letter from Rachel this morning. She seems to likeSummerville S. C.

February, 23 SundayA cold bright windy morning. Wrote to Mrs. Upham Anson Ruth Gertrude and Mikedined with us. Papa and I went over to see Mary she looks white after her illness but isbetter.

February 24, MondayA lovely morning. Went down town with papa - and on way up got a silver bowl for Mr.Terhunes daughter. Telegram from Walter. Letter from Dorothy, letter Mrs. Morgan -one from Auntie.

February 24, Monday {small travel diary}Mamie is not in Washington- She and Mary over at Atlantic City

February 25, TuesdayWashington. Arrived here last night had snowed. To day cold but sunny. Mrs. MerriamLaura and her husband Mr. Curtis called on us. Also Mrs. Mrs. [sic] Gheen and herdaughter. Mamie and Mary at Atlantic City. We visited the Capitol went into theSenate and the Hall of Representatives and saw a large Book of Letters from 1788nearly to the present Presidents Letters.

February 25, Tuesday {small travel diary, crossed out 2/23, written Feb 25th.}We have been to the Capitol into Senate and the House of Representatives In a smallroom there we saw a large Book of Setlars [sic] from 1788 to near present time.

February 25, Tuesday {small travel diary}Washington D. C. Arrived her last nigh cold had snowed. Today cold but sunny Mrs.Merriam and Laura and her husband Mr. Curtis called. Also Mrs. Gheen and herdaughter.


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February 26, WednesdayWe left Washington at 935 last night and from the first lost time a too heavy train with aninadequate Engine the cause. Arrived at Charleston 4 hours late. Mr. Ed Durant andMr. and Mrs. Rhett met us at the Station at Charleston. We were taken a short drive

about City and Lack to our train for Summerville S. C. 20 miles distant. Where we foundEgil and Rachel.

February 26, Wednesday {small travel diary}We left Washing at 935 last evening and from the first lost time. A long train andinadaquate [sic] engine. Arrived at Charleston 4 hours late. Mr. E. Durant met us with aMr. and Mrs. Rhett of Charleston. He Mr. R. the mayor. I took a short drive around thecity and we took the train for Summerville S. C. 20 miles distance. Egil and Rachel metus.

February 27, Thursday {written on page for 2/28}

Summerville. A sultry hot day. Mr. Smith M Weed owns a place and is here. A Dr.Shepard has a Tea Garden joining the Inn Park. Gen Le Duc of Hastings introducedTea culture in this country.

February 27, Thursday {small travel diary}Summerville S. C. A Sultry day heavy rain. Mr. Smith Wied has a cottage here hisown. We saw him to day. A. D. Shepard has a Tea Garden joining the Inn Park here.Gen Lee Duc first fostered Tea culture here.

February 28, Friday {written on page for 2/27}Summerville S. C. 86 here today 10 below in Minnesota yesterday. We walked to theold before the War Town yesterday. Letter from Charlotte, Louis, and family leave forCalifornia to day. Papa and I took quite a drive to Ashley River today. And later calledon Mr. Smith M. Weed. He owns a place here. Jasmine blooming every where. RoadsPoor.

February 28, Friday {small travel diary}Summerville. 86. 74 here today 10 below in Minnesota yesterday. We walked to oldTown to day. Before the War Town. Letter from Charlotte to day. Louis left forCalifornia yesterday. Papa and I took quite a drive to Ashley River this afternoon andlater called on Mr. S. Weed.

March 1, SaturdaySummerville S. C. An Electric storm and heavy rain last night. Cooler, dark and rainynearly all to day. Wrote to Maud, to Dr. Turner also to Mr. Watson and Dr. Stewart. Egiland Rachel leaving for New York this evening. Just finished reading J. F. Coopers Life.

March 1, Saturday {small travel diary}Summerville S. C. A heavy rain and electric storm last night. Raining nearly all day today dark and cheerless. Not so hot. Wrote to Maud and to Dr. Turner also to Mr.


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Watson and Dr. Stewart. Egil and Rachel leaving for New York this evening. Justfinished J. F. Coopers Life.

March 2, SundaySummerville S. C. Colder, 50 at 930 this a. m. but sunny and pleasant after heavy rain.

No Mass today. Drove in the Afternoon. Toward Tea time Mr. E. Durant and Mrs. E D.came out in an Auto, and returned to Charleston.

March 2, Sunday {small travel diary}Colder 50 this morning at 930 but bright and pleasant after heavy rain. No Mass. Tooka drive in the afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Durant came over in Auto took and went backto Charleston.

March 3, MondaySummerville S. C. We went into Charleston and took luncheon at Mrs. Durants. Mr.Rhett and Mrs. Durant sr. were there. We saw the 4 Durant children and the Chesin

girl. She is pretty. After luncheon we were taken around the City and Navy Yards andout to North Charleston. We took the train back to Summerville at 7 miles Junction.

March 3, Monday {Small travel diary, crossed out 1/9, written Monday March 3rd}We have seen a good deal of Charleston to day. Dry Docks of Navy Yd. And theTerritory where Mr. E. Durant Co. are improving large Tract of Land North Charleston.

March 3, Monday {small travel diary}Summerville. We went over to Charleston. Took luncheon at Mrs. E. Durants Mr. Rhettand Mr. Durant sr. there. Saw five of the children. After luncheon we were takenaround the City and the Navy yds. And to roof of 8th Story Bldg to view the Harbor.Wrote to Rachel.

March 4, TuesdaySummerville S. C. A dark cool morning but little rain in forenoon none in the afternoon.Judge Brawley of Charleston invites us all to dine but we declined and feel need ofsome rest. Wrote to Charlotte.

March 4, Tuesday{small travel diary}Summerville. A dark wet morning. Afternoon did not rain - still cloudy and cool. Mr.Durant came over - with invitations for us all for tomorrow. Papa goes in to Charleston.We rest out here until Thursday. A long drive the afternoon. Wrote to Charlotte.

March 5, WednesdaySummerville S. C. Papa went in to Charleston at noon to go to Fort Sumter and otherplaces with some gentlemen. Clara and I went for a drive to the Experimental Farm andfurther. We got on some fearful roads. Mrs. E. Durant drove over about 5 p. m. -yesterday to arrange for papas outing today.


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March 5, Wednesday {small travel diary}Still cloudy but promises to clear. Papa goes into Charleston to spend afternoon.

March 6, Thursday

Summerville S. C. A perfect morning. We went to say good bye to Mr. Smith M. Weedand took train for Charleston. Ms. Rhett met us, took us to Charleston Hotel. We foundvery clean nice room there. At two p. m. we went to Mr. Rhetts to luncheon. TheDurants were there and Judge and Mrs. Brawley. Later we went to Mrs. [Sn. Pringles]most interesting old mansion. Saw some fine portraits there. At 5 p. m. we went to aTea at Mrs. Durants. A hundred Charleston ladies were invited to meet us. Went in theevening with Mrs. Durant to Harry Leander.

March 7, FridayCharleston S. C. A glorious morning for whice [sic] we are most grateful. At ten p .m .Mr. Ed Durantt called for us and took s to the city Hall. We called on Mayor Grace and

saw many interesting Historical portraits. One of Washington unique in a way: fulllength painted by Turnbull. Then we went to old St. Michaels church, and church yardmet the Pastor Mr. Kershaw. Went into Washingtons Pew and sin in his chair! Then weand others went to the Magnolia Gardens a fitting climax to our visit in Charleston.Imcomparibly [sic] beautiful. Such Azalias [sic] a riot of color and glory. Back toluncheon at Mrs. Durants.

March 8, SaturdayOn Train. We left Charleston reluctantly last evening after five. Mr. Durant taking us tothe train. He could not do more for us than he did and Mrs. Durant is charming and sohospitable. Arrive in Washington two hours late. Clara and Margaret continued onTrain to New York. Papa and I went to Mamies Mary has not been well and shows it.Mamie unusually robust looking. We took luncheon there. Mary M. looks nervous andpale. Left for New York at 3 p. m. arrived at 9 oclock p. m.

March 9, SundayNew York. This is indeed a glorious morning. We to Mass at St. Ignatious [sic]. FatherCasey preached a fine sermon. Rachel and Egil here.

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March 11, TuesdayNew York. An uncertain day rainy. Went to luncheon to Maria Taylors. Minnie Oaksand Mrs. Satterthwaite were there. Ruths little girl is not well. A Telegram from Maudfrom Monteray [sic] to day. Telegraphed Dorothy to Long Beach. I recved [sic] such apretty photo of Little Dorothy this morning.


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March 12, WednesdayNew York. This is a delightful morning. Egil has inflamitory [sic] rheumatism and prettybadly - in his knees. Little Mary Beard is not as well to day - teething and has eartrouble. Mr. Macpherson took dinner with us and went to the Opera with girls. Wrote toMrs. Durant and to Mrs. Rhett to day.

March 13, ThursdayNew York. A cloudy warm morning - rained a little in the forenoon. I went for a finewalk this morning. Mrs. Thorne called. Also Capt Weed and Mrs. Slade. Egilsrheumatism is so troublesome that he is in his room to day all day.

March 14, FridayA dark rainy day. Went down town to Office in morning. Papa came back to houseafter luncheon he left on 245 train for home. Egil is some better of rheumatism.Weather against him. Mr. C. Livinigston called this evening.

March 15, SaturdayNew York. An other dark rainy day. Dr. Turner came into luncheon looking better thanwe expected he would after his indisposition. Egil is really better to day. Sent Eastercards to Hill children in California today.

March 16, SundayNew York. Palm Sunday. Still cloudy but air is better - so there is a prospect offavorable change. We took luncheon at Gertrudes. In the Afternoon Dr. Stewart Mr.Jacacci and Mr. Carl Taylor called. Egil seems better some. Weather has beenvariable but has not cleared. Wrote to Mamie to Louis to Georgiana and notes to two.

March 17, MondayNew York. At last sun shine after four dark wet days. Went to Dress makers withGertrude, syles [sic] worse than ever. One must please herself - these days if decentclothes are to be worn. Stormy, part of forenoon flurries of snow high winds. Egil isbetter. Ruths children are better. Little Anson came over to day. St. Patricks paradethis p. m. Mr. Macpherson took dinner with us.

March 18, TuesdayNew York. Sunny, colder this morning. Went for a fine walk and coming back met MaryGilfillan. In the afternoon paid seven visits found one friend at home. Wrote to papa. Inthe evening Dr. and Mrs. Biggs came to dinner. Anson and Ruth came too. Mr.Macpherson and Mike came in later after a golf day. Egil thinks he is better.

March 19, WednesdayNew York. A beautiful morning. We Clara and I took luncheon at Ruths. The childrenare better. Egil and Rachel stayed at home later they went for a drive. I took a goodWalk. Letters from Maud and Maudie. Reporting Louis better.


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March 20, ThursdayNew York. Rainy and very dark. We went to eight oclock Mass at St. Ignatius. LaterWe went to see Mr. Fricks pictures. He has some fine ones. Wrote to Maud to Maudieto Jerome to Charlotte and to Uncle Phelps and Annabel McQuillan. Has not cleared isvery warm - and atmosphere steamy from moisture.

March 21, Friday {Good written in front of printed day}New York. This morning still cloudy and warm. At noon growing cooler. We attendedthe three hours devotion at St Ignatious [sic]. An edifying exercise - most impressive. ATelegram from Louis telling me he and Walter have had a goose hunt at N. SacramentoValley. Wrote to Papa to day. Mary Beards temperature went up again last night. To102.

March 22, {Easter written in front of printed day} SaturdayNew York. A beautiful cooler morning A telegram from Theodore Schurmeier thismorning tells me Mrs. Gotzian died suddenly yesterday no particulars. A letter just

received from Mrs. Upham from Rome. Sent telegrams to Theodore S to Helen D. andto Harriet Tighe. Received a note from A. B. Driscoll to day he was here with Conrad G.and his boys. And news of Mrs. Gs. death was taking them home.

March 23, {Easter written in front of printed day} SundayNew York. A bright beautiful morning ran is predicted to later. James is here for theday from Cambridge. Muller Uri dined with us and spent the evening much to Egilsamusement. Telegraphed Louis this morning. Mr. and Mrs. Geo F Baker Mr. and Mrs.Rothwell, and Miss Bigelow came in to Tea to see Egil and Rachel. The family all dinedhere. James went back to night. Mr. Macpherson Mrs. B Goodspeed and Dr. Briggscalled.

March 24, MondayNew York. A very warm day. Mr. Jacacci brought in some Paris people to see pictures.The man who goes out to St. Paul to write up French school of Art. Wrote to Papa Andto Maud. Egil so much better. We arranged an Egg hunt for little Anson yesterday.Clara and I went to Opera of Cyrano with Mrs. Geo. Baker this evening not a greatsuccess (English).

March 25, TuesdayNew York. A warm morning again cloudy. A Telegram from Papa this morning. Allwell. As the day progresses the atmosphere grows more sultry and very hot. Thisafternoon, Egil Rachel Ruth, Clara Gertrude and Mike and I went to see the AltmanCollection of porcelains and pictures - everything is remarkably fine. So manyRembrants [sic].

March 26, WednesdayNew York. Another cloudy sultry morning. Warm and damp. Some rain last night.Rained nearly all afternoon and all night. This evening Egil and Rachel dined at Dr.


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Biggs. A letter from Charlotte this morning. I wrote to Papa to day. We Clara and Iwent to the Opera Loengrin [sic] and took Mr. and Mrs. Rothwell.

March 27, ThursdayNew York. Still cloudy and threatening. An Easter card from Auntie from Minneapolis

yesterday. So she did not go to California. Weather growing cold this {morning crossed out} evening. The others went to Opera. I had a quiet evening alone. ReadCarlyles Norwegian Kings. Wrote to Mrs. Upham to Dorothy - to Charlotte and to Auntietoday. Minnia [sic]Oakes called this afternoon also Mrs. Durand Ruel.

March 28, FridayNew York. Bright at last and cold. Egil has a swoolen [sic] left wrist again this morning.The day is fine. Mary Beard has had to have her ear punctured for second time. Stillshe looks better and fells better. Mr. Jacacci and his French man here again to day.Egil wants to start for home and is only waiting for some promise of getting there. Mr.Macpherson left for St. Paul this noon flood interfere with all Roads.

March 29, SaturdayNew York. An other fine morning. I am going over to see Mother Xavier this forenoon.Clara and I missed our train to Convent Station so had to wait 40 minutes for an other.We found Mother Xavier remarkably spry and well for her age in 89th. year and in goodspirits. Sister Pauline is well again. A message from Papa. Letters from Papa Mrs.Warner Mamie and James.

March 30, SundayNew York. An other fine morning. Wrote to Papa after breakfast. Before noon cloudsgathered some rain in the afternoon. Egil still suffering from rheumatism. Mary Beardstemperature rose again last night and she has not been out to day her ear trouble ispersistent. Mr. Jacacci and a Mr. Samfel came in at Tea time. Mike and Gertrudedined with us. Wrote to Mrs. Warner, Gaspard Farrer and to Charlotte. Mr. S. Thornespent nearly an hour here this afternoon looking so well.

March 31, MondayNew York. A cloudy rather warm morning. Egil up early this morning. We he and Iwent to Knoedlers to see Muller Uris Exhibition not good. We also went into PublicLibrary - Bldg. Egil and Rachel left on 530 train p. m. for St. Paul. Called on Mrs. Bakerand Minnie Oakes- Went to Opera Manon.

April 1, TuesdayA bright beautiful morning. Stan Morrison called last evening looking very stout andwell. This afternoon Clara and I paid some visits finding no one at home the usualexperience in New York. When I came in Suddenly some mishap seems to haveoccurred to my left eye it is blood shot. I an not in pain. We dined at Gertrudes.


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April 2, WednesdayNew York. Bright and windy. A telegram from Egil tells me they arrived just on time atChicago yesterday. My eye looks badly. Dr. Weeks says it will last days. Mike andGertrude came in to dinner and spent evening with me as Clare went to the Opera.

April 3, ThursdayNew York. A bright pleasant morning. Ruths Mary not out today, some rise intemperature again that little ear is obstinate. I do not feel very well to day I do not knowwhether eye has anything to do with feelings. Mary Gilfillan took luncheon with us.Clara inquired of Mrs. Tiltan about Theodore Griggs broken arm and Mrs. Martha Griggsillness.

April 4, FridayNew York. Slightly cloudy morning- mild. I am not just well nor am I ill only ailing. Myeye seems to be improving. Clara and I have very quiet evening. Alone. I readBurrows Life and she played solitaire. Wrote to Papa this morning.

April 5, SaturdayNew York. This morning a little cloudy. We did a few errands in forenoon. In theAfternoon I helped Gertrude to stamp and inclose some Spence school charityentertainment work. A letter from Charlotte. I wrote to Charlotte. Walked up to Jesuite[sic] Church and back

April 6, SundayNew York. Wrote to Papa this forenoon. The day is changeable. At noon Mr. Ed.Thorne came in sent by his mother to tell me his father Mr. Samuel Thorne was very illof heart trouble. We went this afternoon he is about the same. I immediately sent Papaword a note. Mary Oaks was operated on for an abscess on her lungs. She is atRoosevelt Hospital doing well so far. We went there this afternoon. Wrote to MaryMendenhall.

April 7, MondayNew York. A fine morning but cold. Took little Anson to see goldfish and flowers on106th St. Green houses. Wrote to Rachel and to Mary M. In the Afternoon went toFlower Show the most perfect I have seen. In the evening dined at Ruths.

April 8, TuesdayA beautiful day - did a few errands. Went to inquire for Mr. Thorne who is about thesame quite ill. Went to see Mary Beard and dined there that evening (Clara and I.)

April 9, WednesdayA fine day. Took a walk in the Afternoon it was delightful. Mr. Thorne no better.Margaret Ames dine with us. And went with us to the Opera Master Singers. Letterfrom Charlotte.


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April 10, ThursdayNew York. Such a perfectly delightful morning. Gertrude and I walked down throughthe Park from 106th. Street this forenoon. Letter from Rachel card from Charlotte.Papa will be here in the morning. This Afternoon most disagreeably cold, raw andwindy.

April 11, FridayNew York. A dark rainy day not cold. Papa came this morning from St. Paul. Claraand Ruth went to look at Pianos. Clara getting one for Rachel. Wrote to James and toCharlotte last night. Margaret Millbank came in to Tea to day.

April 12, SaturdayRained all day. Mary Beard is really better. Mr. Thorne not any better. Wrote to Rachelto day. Mr. Baker came in this afternoon. Minnie Oakes took luncheon with us to day,Mary is doing well.

April 13, SundayNew York. This morning yet muggy but no rain. Walked up to Church and back metMrs. Slade on way back and inquired for Mr. Thorne he is no better. Wrote to Auntie toCalifornia.

April 14, MondayNew York. A cloudy rather warm day. Mr. J. P. Morgan was buried to day papa went tothe funeral service at St. Georges Church. He has an influenza cold but it is better Ithink. Mr. S. Thorne is no better. I saw Mrs. Thorne to day. Alice Bigleow Allen diedhere yesterday have not heard the cause.

April 15, TuesdayNew York. A cloudy uncertain morning. Went down Town with papa and did someshopping on way back. Mr. Jacacci came in early said Alice Bigelow Allen has beenunconscious for some time but did not know from what reason. Went to Roosevelt sawMary Oakes, she sat up awhile to day. Rained all day. Dr. Steward dined here thisevening. Tested papas blood pressure 140 result.

April 16, WednesdayNew York. Still raining. We are leaving for home to day - at 2-45 p. m. Mr. Thorne hada good night is some better this a. m.

April 17, ThursdayOn Train. Arrived in Chicago just on Time. A very hot day. We made the morning trainso will be at home to night 85 in car. Papa suffering in head from bad influenza.

April 18, FridaySt. Paul. We arrived nearly half An hour late last night on Burlington R. R. Today isfine. Rachel suffering from stiff neck. All at home looking well except Norman he lookspale and thin. Louis family all well.


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April 19, SaturdaySt. Paul. An other fine morning. Busy putting to right our belongings. Clara and I droveout to New Brighton. Roads good.

April 20, SundayA beautiful morning walked in from Church - before noon weather changed afternoondisagreeable. Wrote to Ruth, Gertrude James N. B., Mrs. Kurth Walter, Nellie Tierneyand some notes.

April 21, MondayQuite warm. A letter from Jim today from London. He arrived in New York last Friday.Col. and Mrs. Stinger called today.

April 22, TuesdayMr. and Mrs. Caro-del-Vaille came this morning much to my annoyance as house

cleaning is quiet enough. Maud, Sally Colt and her sister with Katherine Abbott tookluncheon here today. Mrs. Shepley and her sister and husband Col. Prout came in today.

April 23, WednesdayA cloudy windy morning. Mr. Caro del Vielle began to draw a charcoal sketch of metoday. Drew one of papa yesterday. Col. and Mrs. Sturgis Katherine Abbott FieldingJackson and family with Caro del Vielles and Egil Boeckmanns dined here to night.Caro del Vielles fine Spanish dancers.

April 24, ThursdayA dark threatening and rainy day. Hard to clean house satisfactorily such weather yetmanaged to have Trunk room closets ect. [sic] done. Mr. and Mrs. Caro del- Viellearrived Tuesday morning April 22nd. He a portrait painter. Papa and I the subjects.

April 25, FridayA fine day first for a long while. My fifth sitting crayons and canvass photos ect. [sic].Went to inquire for Mrs. P. McQuillan she is badly off. George, Charlotte KatherineAbbott and family dined more Spanish dancing.

April 26, SaturdayAn other cloudy morning. I had about 18 boxes of Wine put away this forenoon. Quitea job to find place for it in wine caller. Took Annabel McQuillan for a drive inafternoon.

April 27, SundayA beautiful morning. Frost last night. Charlottes family Mauds family the Caro delVeilles went North Oaks to picnic luncheon. Wrote to Jim, to Gertrude, to Mrs. [Ruth?]to Dr. Stewart.


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April 28, MondayA warm day. Made a few calls an Helen Driscoll left a card for Mrs. J. D. OBrien. Mr.J. D. OBrien died suddenly yesterday at Fort Snelling.

April 29, Tuesday

Quite warm stayed in until after 5 p. m. Then took the Caro del Veilles and drove toNewport Minn. Roads not very good we went via Indian Mounds. Papa and I went toNorth Oaks to see progress of building rather exilarating [sic]. There are over twothousand sheep there now.

April 30, WednesdayA hot day. 84 to day. Portraits going well. Some days M. Care del Veille want to workevery minute. Today is such a day. Very windy. I called on Mr. Shepherd Harriet TigheMrs. Weide and Lena Schmidt.

May 1, Thursday

Ascendsion [sic] Day. Cloudy, warm morning turned windy hot day again 84 at 2 p. m.I saw Mrs. P. F. McQuillan yesterday she looked better than I expected find her. Wepapa and I have just come in from North Oaks. Saw plans some new cows and redhogs hundreds of lambs.

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May 4, SundayPapa and I went to North Oaks this afternoon the others picniced [sic] in the country.Maud and Louis dined here.

May 5, MondayA pleasant day. Nearly two hours given to sitting for Portrait.

May 6, TuesdayA beautiful day. Had the reception room cleaned to day. Stayed in all day. MajorWilson called in the evening. I gave two hours to Mr. H. Carodelveille [sic] sitting for myportrait to day. Mrs. Cathcart called to day.

May 7, WednesdayA cloudy Day. We are cleaning dining room to day. Walter Dorothy and little Dorothycame to day for a short visit. Quite cold oak trees are coming in to leaf.

May 8, ThursdayA bright cold day. Quite a heavy frost last night ice formed at North Oaks. We went outthere this afternoon. Found lots of cowslips to day.


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May 9, FridayFirst again this night. Busy as a Bee between the portrait painter and house cleaning.A letter from Mike to day telling me of the Womens Suffrage Parade in New York. Evensome of the me {men?} became excited.

May 10, SaturdayLouis took a lot of photos this morning to aid in the composition of the double portrait heis having of Papa and me. Mr. Caro delveille is learning English as he proceeds withhis work. Saw 450 old Veterans at soldiers Home going to their supper this p. m.

May 11, SundayBright and cool. Egil Rachel Clara and George Finch went to Balsam Lake yesterdayfor few days. Took luncheon at Charlottes Caro delveilles [sic] too. Then went to NorthOaks picked violets and cowslips on way home rained evening and night.

May 12, Monday

Uncertain day - as to weather. Busy up and down stairs putting to rights Blankets closetand Den.

May 13, TuesdayA really beautiful day. Louis is having Mr. Carodelvielle paint papa and me one [sic]one canvass. He begins well on it. For an artist he is a most agreeable man. And sucha Dancer dances Spanish dances wonderfully well.

May 14, WednesdayA rainy day. Having men clean chandeliers such a piece of work.

May 15, ThursdayAnother rainy day. Still at chandeliers. The Public Schools boys are playing Base Ballevery where. it is inspiring to see the enthusiasm of Teachers parents and families.

May 16, FridayA beautiful morning turned to rain again at 11:30 a.m. This is Mr. A Larpenteurs 90th.birthday. I took Mrs. Prince Mrs. J Bass Mrs. Cathcart and Mrs. Raguet out to call onhim this forenoon. We had a pleasant reception his memory is remarkable.

May 17, SaturdayHeard only last night of Mr. A. Guthries illness. Tried all this forenoon to hear from him.In the afternoon heard he was dead: died at Marcy Hospital Chicago yesterday at 6 a.m.after an operation gall stones. Clearer and cold {today crossed out} in snowingrained off an [sic] on all afternoon cleared at sun set.

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some for the time. When I came in from Church this morning Dr. Mayo and his wifewere here with Louis on way back to train.

May 19, MondayA dark wet day cold too. Louis W. and Louis W jr.s birth day. In the morning I received

flowers from each of them. I went out to North Oaks to take luncheon with themNorman Georgiana Ed. Hersey and a Summer boy went too rained all day and into thenight.

May 20, TuesdayDarker, colder and more rainy than before. It has rained every day for a week. Mr.Sanders still quite ill. M. Caro Delveille [sic] is in despair over the continued wet darkweather.

May 21, WednesdayThis is my 63rd 21st of May in St. Paul and it is Rachels birth day. A dull dark day. In

the evening T. L Schurmeier dined with us. After dinner D. Morrison George and NellFinch Katherine Abbott and Buster Young came in.

May 22, ThursdayWeather cleared late in the afternoon. Rachel and I went to North Oaks after luncheon Itoo [sic] look over and dispose of the things that came out of the Bowling Alley.

May 23, FridayA lovely day. Papa returned from New York last night very well indeed. He is pleasedwith the Portraits. Ed. W. Durant came in the evening. We were very glad to see him.Louis left for West this evening. Went to Mrs. Schulze to a Tea this p.m. to meet hersister in law.

May 24, SaturdayA warmer and beautiful morning. I went to luncheon to Mrs. Cutlers in honor of Mrs. H.Hale. The guests were Mrs. Prince Mrs. J. W. Bass, Mrs. Geo L. Becker, Mrs. Cathcart,Mrs. Wm Lee Mrs. C. B. Rice, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Price, Mrs. J. L. Mirriam. All over 80 andranging to 90. Mrs. Cutler and I youngest and only ones not widows. Wrote to Mamieand Ruth this evening.

May 25, SundayToday is slightly cloudy but pleasant. Wrote to Mrs. Dahlgren Mrs. E Tuck Mrs. Uphamand to James N. B. Boeckmanns and Clara are at Dellwood for the day.

May 26, MondayA pleasant day went to call on Mrs. McQuillan and found her growing weaker. Annabelwent with me in search for my plants to fill boxes and vases.


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May 27, TuesdayA warm day. Hot 88. Clara and the Caro Delveilles have gone to Lake St. Croix. Ed.Durant George and Dan Morrison took luncheon with us. Maud was in a whilecomplaining of head ache.

May 28, WednesdayAn other hot day. Summer heat has come with a jump from necessity of fires - toalmost 90. We went for a drive after 5 p.m. it was very sultry. I had flowers planted atCemetery to day.

May 29, ThursdayIt was 88 again yesterday. Papa went to Faribaut [sic] to day in an [sic] an auto with Mr.Ruben Warner. Walter Dorothy and Little Dorothy came this morning.

May 30, FridayNot quite so hot an ideal Decoration Day. Yesterday was 88 again. That temperature

three days. Claras dancing party last night quite a success.The Caro Delveilles danced their Spanish dances several times. The evening was cool.We Papa and I went to Dellwood after going to North Oaks. Ed. Durant was there

May 31, SaturdayA pleasant day. In the afternoon Papa and I went over to Stillwater. We found theRoad good and we were surprised at the improvements of Streets and Bldgs.

June 1, SundayA windy ride out to North Oaks for luncheon to help celebrate Maudies 10th. birthday.Slades. Nell Finch Egil Rachel Buster Young. We all enjoyed the picnic. Clara did notseem to feel well. Wrote to Gertrude this a.m.

June 2, MondayRather warm, to day. Charlotte in for luncheon. I believe today is Mrs. Princes birthday. Wrote to Ruth. Wrote to Mrs. Kurth to day.

June 3, TuesdayA warm day. Went up to see Dr. Williams house that Egil and Rachel are renovating fora Little Home. Mrs. and Miss Wheelock called. Judge Amidon spent the evening withpapa. Papa and I drove to Fort Snelling and back via Minnehaha.

June 4, WednesdayA cloudy cool morning. I have been to look at gas ranges with Rachel. Papa and Egilwent out to North Oaks. Mr. Chas. Bunn and Helen came in this evening, he and papaspent the evening over Salmon Tackle. Helen goes with her father to fish.


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June 5, ThursdayMands and Louis twelvth [sic] anniversary. He away out west. Papa and I drove toNorth Oaks to congratulate her. No rain today. Just finished reading New North byAgnes Dean Cameron. It is interesting. Elizabeth and Emma came to day.

June 6, FridayCloudy and warm at 1130 a.m. just heard of Mr. Frank Wards death this morning inChicago Hospital. Papa has a toothache. We went out to Dellwood a rather cold drive.

June 7, SaturdayPapas face much swollen this morning. He had to go to Dentist and have toothextracted. Weather continues cool. Papa went in afternoon to North Oaks with Prof.Shawe.

June 8, SundayStill quite cool. Mr. Frank Ward funeral service has held at Mortuary chapel Oakland

Cemetery. Mrs. Ward returned to Chicago in the evening, one of her children hasmeasles there. Mr. Sidgwick conducted the service.

June 9, MondayStill cool but bright very pleasant but how about the gardens? Wrote to make and toMary M. yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson came in evening. George was here allinterested in the State Rate Case. Papa is a Philosopher although disappointed.

June 10, TuesdayA cool morning. Warmer day. In the afternoon called on Mrs. Brisbone and Mrs. Hayesat Mrs. Days Tea for them. Papa left this evening for Ottowa New York and The St.Johns River. Yesterday it was known that the state won the Rate Case.

June 11, WednesdayMr. Bunn and Helen left for fishing this evening. Clara saw them off.

June 12, ThursdayA hot day. Dr. Lyons in the morning (dentist). Girls came from New York to day.{accent markings/circle around sentence about girls} In the afternoon paid some callson ill ect. [sic]. In the evening Mrs. Ed Biggs came to see me the most forlorn lookingwoman has a paralized [sic] son and they are in straights.

June 13, FridayAn other hot morning. Charlotte came in to town to day and took new cook with her.After helping Rachel to select kitchen furnishings. Wrote to Papa and sent telegram toNew York.

June 14, SaturdayAnother day hot morning. Wrote to Mrs. S Thorne Mrs. Manvel and order for Books toDuttons. Went with Rachel to Select ice box found enamilled [sic] Refrigerator.


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Saleroom close Saturday afternoon. Katherine Abbott dined with us - and spentevening. A shower to day.

June 15, SundayHot and seemingly dry. Wrote to Mike and to Ruth. Rachel has rheumatism. Finished

reading Fitchetts The unrealized Logic of Religion a well written book.

June 16, Monday{Blank}

June 17, TuesdayMedical Association of the U. S. in Session at Minneapolis. Dr. Bulkley called thisafternoon. Mrs. McQuillan suffers on, no relief.

June 18, Wednesday95 at 430 to day. Very very hot day yet house is cool. Rachel does not get rid of

sciatica. Wrote to Papa and gave letter to Louis to deliver as he is leaving this evening.

June 19, ThursdayA very hot day. Louis left last night via Soo the Soo for Montreal to join Papa. OnWacouta. This morning looks like rain. A good rain this evening the best we have hadthis month. Rachel not well. A nurse came this evening to care for her.

June 20, FridayLast night very warm after the rain. This morning muggy and warm. Papa left NewYork for Montreal last night. Should sail for St. Johns River this morning.Mrs. Edmund Rice buried today.

June 21, SaturdayThe longest day not more than ordinary accomplished. Had letter from papa telling meof trying ordeal with J. N. Charlotte came to town she Maud and Sigrid began to moveand arrange house In Rachel who is not well.

June 22, SundayLast night was hot very this morning still hot - morning paper reports cyclone in Montanaa great affliction for the poor farmers. Mr. E. N. Saunders died this morning at 130 aftera long illness.

June 23, MondayCharlotte, Sigrid and Maud in town to help settle Rachels house today.The unpacked washed and put in place the glass and china.

June 24, TuesdayA threatening day hot and cloudy. Charlotte in again and had Rachels furniture put inplace and moved. Mr. E. N. Launders was buried to day grave surrounded by moreflowers than I ever saw at a funeral.


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June 25, WednesdayThere was rain last night - but temperature just as high very hot. Egil and Rachel left ustoday to begin their own home keeping. Clara and I joined them at the first meal dinner.Going to the Dentist this sultry weather is trying.

June 26, ThursdaySuch a hot day 86 on south side - preserving strawberries to day. Minnesota berriesare not good this season. Have seen no currents yet. We went for a drive this eveningeven in the motor was hot. Telegram from papa to day arrived at River 24th.

June 27, FridayHotter and hotter. A letter from Mr. G. Farrer from Metis. Past 90 to day. We had theSeilers to dinner this evening also the W. Ramsays The E. Boeckmanns T. L.Schurmeiers Katherine Abbott George Finch and Buster Young. The Terrace wascool.

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June 29, Sunday {written on page for 6/28}Another hot morning 92 at noon. (94 today) Annabel McQuillan came over to luncheon.Wrote to Ruth to Gertrude and to Mrs. Swainson Mrs. F. James and note. Clara and Icalled on Visitation Sisters after Mass. We dined at Charlottes at Dellwood the eveningwas coll [sic] there but we found it still hot at let time at home.

June 30, MondaySome cooler house stays heated in parts. However is greatest heat first floor can bekept comfortable. Dr. Abbott went with to in Auto to North Oaks and back and learnedto enjoy it.

July 1, TuesdayThis promises to be an other hot day. Rain is much needed. A quiet but pleasant birthday. A letter, a telegram and a present from Gertrude. Roses from Egil and Rachel.Roses from Mr Macpherson and a basket of roses came in from Annabel. CharlotteMittie Porter Katherine Abbott and Maud spent the night.

July 2, WednesdayA hot morning. We went to the Dedication of the Visitation Covenant this morning a 9oclock. The Archbishop blessed the Bldg. said Mass and preached. Maria Taylor andIsabella arrived the morning to spend Two Weeks with Maud. Wrote to Papa andtelegraphed him yesterday.

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4 p. m. another storm coming up. Mittie went home to day. A cable of greeting fromMamie from London to day.

July 4, FridayDellwood. We Clara Katherine Abbott and I came out here last evening to spend 4th.

Last night fearfully stormy so was Wednesday night. So little sleep. Nell. and GeorgeFinch came out to day for the day. After dinner we went to Dellwood Club to see FireWorks. Such an other storm came up that fire wks were not well seen such electricityand down pour - one seldom experiences. No rain to day and was cooler.

July 5, SaturdaySt. Paul. We arrived back from Dellwood a fine cool forenoon. 74 this afternoon.Dorothy and little Dorothy arrived. They came to Town yesterday. Katherine andRachel Abbott dined with us. Katherine left us after dinner. Wrote to Papa to day asMr. Brown was going to meet him at Montreal.

July 6, SundayA delightful day 74 at 11 a. m. Called on Mrs. Shawe yesterday as I was down at St.Marys Church. Wrote to Ruth and to Mike. Clara is not well has a sort of Rose cold. Ihear Papa leaves St. Johns River to day.

July 7, MondayQuite a pleasant fore noon took Mrs. Morrison for a drive. Charlotte came in toluncheon. Later took Annabel out. Mrs. McQuillan continues about same. Clara isbetter of her indisposition.

July 8, TuesdayA hot morning a thunder storm at 9 a. m. Busy with Currents. Rachel came in toLuncheon. Clara not at all well. A Mr. Harder of Portland Ore. sent some the finestcherrys [sic] I ever saw.

July 9, WednesdayCooler. Papa came home to day looking very well - from fishing camp. Louis came too.After luncheon we went to North Oaks to see progress on new house. Charlotte in forLuncheon

July 10, ThursdayA fine morning not as cool as yesterday. Bessie Sawyer Rank had a daughter lastnight.

July 11, FridayA pleasant day. This afternoon we drive out far as North Oaks then over to Dellwood.The early part of day rained.


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July 12, SaturdayA threatening day but did not rain. In the afternoon Papa and I went to North Oaks tosee progress on new house.

July 13, Sunday

A perfect day. Clara much better to day. Went to Mass to Mrs. Morrisons and to Mrs.Finchs. I stayed at home on the Terrace all p. m. and read Jane Austins Life andletters. Mrs. P. F. McQuillan very low.

July 14, MondayWas a threatening day - rain in the morning quite a hot day. Egil and Rachel tookluncheon with us. Mrs. McQuillan may pass away any time.

July 15, TuesdayA dark morning. Turned to a stormy noon. Mrs. McQuillan died at 1200 to day. At onep. m. to 3 p. m. darkness of night sultry an electric storm. A letter from Mamie written

abroad Ship. They had a fine voyage.

July 16, WednesdayA very sultry morning. After a fearful electric storm at a little past 5 this a. m. Our flagstaff was struck and splintered on one side from top to bottom. After standing since1895. Clara seems better to day. Wrote to Gertrude.

July 17, ThursdayAn uncertain looking morning. Papa went with us to St. Marys church to Mrs. P. F.McQuillans funeral. Charlotte joined us.

July 18, FridayPapa and I went to North Oaks this afternoon. Maria Taylors brother Mr. Banks of WestSuperior was there.

July 19, SaturdayComing up Town this forenoon I stopped at Mrs. Abbotts and learned Dr. Abbott is illagain. In the Afternoon I went to Minneapolis to Aunties. Clara seems some better.

July 20, SundayA beautiful morning and day - pervect [sic] temperature. Began to read Father DeSmet.Mr. Macpherson and Mr. Goodspeed called and stayed to luncheon. Stayed in all day.In the evening we went for Annabel McQuillan and took a drive. Wrote to Mamie and toRuth.

July 21, MondayAnother very fine morning - a little warmer. Met Mrs. Agusta Pope at Mrs. Abbotts andtalked over old times. Dr. Abbott not nearly as well as he has been.


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July 22, TuesdayA warmer day. Was disappointed in quality of cherries from Oregon. Preserved someto day made Currant Wine. Currants very late this year. Green corn to day for first timethis year. Rasberries [sic] plentiful. Today is George Slades birthday Charlotte gavehim a surprise dinner.

July 23, WednesdayToday is partially cloudy streets filled to see Circus pass.

July 24, ThursdayPapa and I went to Mrs. M. Barrows to see the Dorothys hearing Dorothy jr. hadTonsilitias [sic] found her out in the Garden. As Papa goes to Northcote this evening hewill take them home.

July 25, FridayNormans 11th. birthday. I went out to White Bear in the forenoon and called on Mr.

Markoe it being his 93rd. birthday. Then called on Mrs. Louis Chemidlin next door. Andon to Dellwood to take luncheon With Norman. Mauds children were there also Mariaand Isabel Taylor.

July 26, SaturdayWarmer this morning. Papa returned from Northcote at midnight last night. Got up at91 to day. Mr. Rhett of Charleston was in Town to day. Mr. Geo. F. Baker telegraphsus to day that Mrs. Baker died suddenly yesterday of heart failure at Tuxedo.

July 27, SundayA delightful morning a thunder shower at 430 this a. m. cooled the atmosphere. Papaand I went to North Oaks and to Dellwood. When I returned I was not well. T. L.Schurmeier dined with us also Helen Bunn.

July 28, MondayA hot morning. Helen Bunn started early to Station to meet her future sister in law. Apet dog of Georgianas had to be shot this morning seemed to have hydrophobia.Charlotte and Rachel to lunch to day. Clara is not well.

July 29, TuesdaySt. Paul. We (papa and I) left home this evening for New York. George and Charlottecame in to dine and see us off. Clara seems better

July 29, Tuesday {small travel diary}St. Paul. We left home this evening for New York. George and Charlotte came in todinner. Clara seemed better.


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July 30, WednesdayChicago last night was sizzling hot as we left St. Paul. Cooled off some in the night 99in Chicago yesterday. Today is not much cooler. Blackwood is comfortable. Mr. Millermet us as usual.

July 30, Wednesday {small travel diary}Chicago. Last night was hot on train - but car cooled some. 99 in Chicago yesterday,hot to day too. Mr. Miller met us as usual. Blackstone cool.

July 31, ThursdayNew York. Arrived here nearly an hour late after a hot trip on - 100 on train yesterday.Steel cars very hot - and slow to cool. Ruth was here to meet us. Papa was not wellyesterday but quite recovered to day. It happens to be a comfortable day here.

August 1, FridayNew York. A hot day, sultry and threatening - darkness of night at 4 p. m. Gertrude and

Mike came in to day - and in afternoon Jim came in looking well. Dr. Stewart called onthe evening.

August 2, SaturdayWas hot last night and is hot this morning. Have written to Charlotte and to Gertrude.We leave on Wacouta to day at 3 oclock to spend tomorrow at Southampton.

August 3, SundaySouthampton. We arrived here early to day. Anchoring in Sag Harbor. A hot day forthis Section. Spent the day at Ruths, found the children well as possible Wrote toRachel and telegraphed Clara from there. Boarder [sic] the Wacouta at about 730 p. m.Evening cooled off. Saw Mr. and Mrs. John Harris.

August 4, MondayNew York. Arrive back at eight this morning. The day is some cooler. Took luncheonalone up on the roof. There is quite a garden there. Kurth has a chicken yard thereover Laundry and gets fresh eggs daily. Letters from Clara and Mauds children. Wroteto Maud and to Clara.

August 5, TuesdayNew York. We are going aboard Wacouta this afternoon 2 p. m. Mike and GertrudeWith us. Mrs. Charlie W. Gordon was in this morning. Wrote to Mamie to day. Wewent to Sag Harbor. Anson Ruth and Anson jr. to joined us there.

August 6, WednesdayOn Wacouta. Arrived at Sag Harbor at 9 a. m. Waited there for Beards nearly threequarters of an hour. Little Anson delighted to really get to Capt Wead. On way toNewport saw the Black Naval fleet and the fleet of N. Y. Yacht club sailing fleet racing afine sight.


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August 7, ThursdayOn Wacouta. Passed Point Judith twice would not know We were doing it. Weatherhot but sailing comfortable. Witnessed the flash light and target practices - and saw aNaval sham battle. A little too realistic I thought. Anchored at Cottage City for night.

August 8, FridayOn Wacouta. We arrived at Woods Hole this morning. Went ashore to call at Mrs.Jewith on Mr. Weyerhauser - he had not arrived saw her. Went to Fish Hatchery it wasdisappointing. Point Judith again calm. Hot day spent night at Gardeners Bay.

August 9, SaturdayOn Wacouta. This morning we anchored at New London to get papers mail telegraphect [sic] intended going on to Providence but found weather probabilities discouragingand having had a perfect week we hesitated to spoil it and went to Glen Cove for thenight. A hot day.

August 10, SundayNew York. We returned here this a. m. in time for 9 oclock Mass at the Cathedral.Afterwards I took Mike and Gertrude to their boat for Seabright. I [sic] has been a veryhot day. After 5 p. m. Papa and I went for a drive while out a severe wind and rainstorm with electricity came up. We got back all right.

August 11, MondayNew York. We had letters from the girls yesterday and from James he is on Oceanreturning. Last evening - To our surprise Sam. Hill and Mary M walked in having justarrived from England. Both well. Gertrude came in to town this morning. This eveningI went with them to Theatre to see Peg o my heart. An amusing Play. Mary M was hereto luncheon to day with her Miss Dignan. To day has been delightfully cool.

August 12, TuesdayNew York. Warmer this morning. Papa and I left for Millbrook in an Auto. The day wasperfect. The drive delightful, such interesting scenery and places. Albany State Roadgood at a place we had to take a detour which gave us much up and dhow hill until wegot back on good Road. Reached Millbrook at 4 p. m. found Mr. Thorne looking wellMrs. Thorne well too.

August 13, WednesdayMillbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Thorne urge us to stay longer, they are so glad we came to seethem but, we must start mach at eleven this morning. The day is cloudy and threatensrain. We got on well avoided the detour had some rain on the way. Roads mostlygood. As we were nearing Yonkers the Road was swimming in oil and water and wehad what might have been a serious accident machine turned nearly twice skidding - noinjury to any one. Thank God.


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August 14, ThursdayNew York. Papa and I have had a good nights rest and we are all right this morning.What surprises me we were not tired of the rip going or coming. Go moderately in thesafe way always. Wrote to Charlotte and to Clara last evening.

August 15, FridayAssumtion [sic] Day. Cloudy rather cool. Went to Cathedral to Mass. Telegram fromCharlotte saying they are going West. James N. B. arrived from Europe to day on the[Mauritania?] very well had a good trip. Going immediately to Cambridge. We sent hima Wireless to tell him at Sea that we were here. Mike and Gertrude are here to spendthe night. A fine day Charlotte and Children gone west.

August 16, SaturdayNew York. A sunny morning. Warmer I fear. Papa and I are leaving for St. Paul thisafternoon. James left for Cambridge at midnight. Telegram yesterday from Charlottefrom Helena on their way to join George at the coast. Mike and Gertrude leave us this

a. m.

August 17, SundayWe have been on the train to day between Chicago and St. Paul. The most trying heat Iever experienced. Arrived home at 1010 p. m. in a slight rain.

August 18, MondaySt. Paul. And still hot. Fined Clara looking well. Busy to day unpacking and puttingaway belongings. Papa has grown so stout that all his clothes must be let out.

August 19, TuesdayA hot muggy day several came in amongst them Rosa Larpenteur Harrison Mrs. Geo.Bunn Mrs. Sanford and Tine Meagher. Papa and Went to North Oaks a stormthreatened. House progressing. Our 46th anniversary had messages and flowers fromchildren cable from Mamie.

August 20, WednesdaySuch a hot humid day - of suffering to all humanity and animal life. Helen Bunn came inthis morning to bring back a rod papa loaned her. To night is very hot swelteringly hot.

August 21, ThursdayStormed all last night and still this morning is hot. Made some calls this afternoon onMrs. K. Clarke and Mrs. F. Bass. Mrs. Gilchrist and Mme. Bass died in my absence.Called to inquire for Mrs. Prince who is ill and saw her a few minutes.

August 22, FridayWe went to Rev. Mr. Popes last night to a reception to his sister Mrs. Mann. She andher husband Dr. M. Mann are visiting Mr. Pope. Was told at Mr. Popes that Mrs. Princewas very ill this evening. Dr. and Mrs. Mann came this morning to see Gallery. Mrs.Prince died last evening at 9 oclock.


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August 23, SaturdayWent to Good Sheperds Sisters in the morning. A perfectly delightful day. Was told thismorning that Mrs. Prince died at nine Thursday evening. Papa and Egil went toNorthcote last night to return to night.

August 24, SundaySome warmer to day. Papa and Egil returned last night at 1130. After Mass to daycalled to see Mrs. Lee. She is Broken up over Mrs. Princs [sic] death. I then called atMrs. Morgans house. Papa and I went to North Oaks in after noon.

August 25, MondayWent to Mrs. John S. Princes funeral this forenoon at the old Cathedral. It looks as ifmost of the old catholic settlers would depart from there. Auntie was there and camehome to luncheon with Charlotte and me.

August 26, TuesdayQuite a little hotter this morning. Rachel and I went to North Oaks to day. Later I wentto see Mrs. Meany and to find Johannah.

August 27, WednesdayRather uncertain weather to day. Went to call on Mrs. Morgan and Fannie Prince today. And to the St. Josephs Hospital. Norman there had tonsils removed this a. m.(What was left in a former operation).

August 28, ThursdayA delightful morning. Norman much better to day. I saw mother Bernardine who is notwell. Rachel is better to day and out.

August 29, FridayCharlotte brought Norman here to day. He seems all right.

August 30, SaturdayA threatening cloudy day. Maud and the children came in for the afternoon andevening. They with Louis left for the Glacier Park a 1045 p. m.

August 31, SundayGeorge returned from New York Meeting this morning. After Mass Charlotte thechildren and George left for Dellwood. Mrs. Seth Barton French called this afternoon.Clara took luncheon with Charlotte and returned here for dinner.

September 1, MondayA hot morning 80 in my room at 9 a. m. A very hot day 96 on North window. First Dayof State Fair. Lord Hindlip arrived this a. m. late. Lady Hindlip stayed in Winnepeg asshe was indisposed. He returned there at five p. m.


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September 2, TuesdayA cloudy rainy forenoon. Cloudy afternoon cooler. Papa and Clara went to theVisitation Convent this morning he to see it. Joannah returned to day.

September 3, Wednesday

A hot day. Busy seeing to a woman cleaning after negligent cook. About eleven a. m.Clara and I went to the Fair. I thought the display of Minnesota apples remarkablereally fine. And vegetables equalled [sic] any I have seen any where.

September 4, ThursdayA very hot day. Nearly 90 - on North Window. Charlotte and the children came in today. This is a great year for Apples Plums ect [sic].

September 5, Friday{Blank}

September 6, SaturdayA very hot day above 90. In the afternoon went with papa to North Oaks to Dellwood.Telegraphed Mr. S. Thorn {Thorne} his 78th. birth day. Uncle Alexs birth day. Mamiemarried 25 years to day. Judge Lusk 72 years to day.

September 7, SundayAn excessively hot morning. Wrote to Mamie. To Ruth, to Gertrude. Some notes.

September 8, MondayA pleasant change of weather cooler in the afternoon. Katherine Abbott Clara and Idrove down toward the St. Croix and back via Highwood after going through CottageGrove.

September 9, TuesdayCool rather cloudy less than 60 this morning. First grapes came in from North Oaks today. Walter in town for the day. Louis jr. arrived back from Glacier Park. Made somegrape juice - and began grape jelly.

September 10, WednesdayCool, cloudy. Papa went to Austin to day. I finished my grape jelly this morning.

September 11, ThursdayA perfect day. Not feeling well. In the Afternoon drove out to see Mrs. James Markoemet Mrs. McLaughlin and Mrs. Bingham there. Finished reading [Price ColliersGermany and the Germans. Dr. Chas. Smith called.

September 12, FridayQuite cool this morning but beautiful. Papa has gone to Princeton Minn. to deliver anaddress. Mr. Macpherson came in this evening.


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September 13, SaturdayA beautiful morning. Papa and I are starting for the Glacier Park this morning. He willspeak on the way Sauk Center. Louis jr. seems all right this morning. At Sauk Centerto day Papa spoke at Fair.

{small travel diary, Sat. Sept. 13}We Papa and I started West this am, at 10-30. Arrived at Sauk Center at 2 p.m. Papaaddred [sic] the farmers at the Co. Fair.

September 14, SundayA cool bright day going through N. D. It seems pretty Well settled up most of the way.

September 14, Sunday {small travel diary}A cool bright day. Going through N D. And it seems pretty well settled up all the way.

September 15, Monday

Going through Montana. Large Irrigation Ditches are being made. Weather fine. Treesdefine the Milk River - many farms have beginning of sever [sic] trees in a clump.Arrived at Glacier Pk at ten p. m.

{small travel diary, written on page for 9/12}At Havre today at Hill Co. Fair. Papa addressed the People. We saw an aeroplaneascension a Mr. Moroney.{Continued on page for 9/8}We stopped at Chinook - and went to their Fair in forenoon. Later we stopped atHavre. Went through their Hill Co. Fair. After Luncheon we went to Fair grounds. Papaaddressed them and a Aeroplane{continued on page for 9/7}Ascended a Mr. Moroney went up in it as the day was perfect it was a great sight. Hecame down so certainly.

September 16, TuesdayGlacier Pk. A large Delegation of G. N. Veterans nearby 200 arrived this a. m. tocelebrate papas 75th birthday here. The were headed by 2 pipers as they marched upto Hotel. Papa met them on Western Veranda. They presented 75 American beauties.To night they dined wined sang songs and made speeches. 1130 p. m. they left.

{small travel diary, written on page for 9/10}Louis, Papa and I Went to St. Marys Lake. The day perfect in every way. Weatherperfect. Scenery unsurpassed and we were not tired in the evening it was 1130 p. m.when the Banquet was over. In the morning Papa was presented with fifty roses. I witha bouquet.

September 17, WednesdayGlacier Park. Yesterday Papa and I went to St. Marys Lake a beautiful scene. To daywith Loius Maud the children and Bonnie Rawson we went to 2 Medicine - and on the


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way to Trick Falls. We were the 1 st. Auto to reach Two Medicine. Wonderfully finescenery.

September 17, Wednesday {small travel dairy}Glacier Pk. Weather fine. Today we went to Two Medicine Maud the children and

Bonnie Ransom. It is beautiful there Mts and Water. Coming back we walked nearly amile in the Woods to see Trick Falls. We were the first auto to ever reach Two Medicineso we were greeted thus.

September 18, ThursdayGlacier Park. Papa, Mr. Kenny and Louis went to Lake McDermott today. Theirs the2nd Auto to reach there. They made good time. As we came West on the 15th Papaaddressed the farmers at Hill Co. Fair at Havre and we saw an Aeroplane ascend therebeautifully the day being very calm. We left the Park for home to night. Louis andfamily coming with us.

September 18, Thursday {small travel diary}Very windy but fine. Papa Louis and Mr. Derma have gone to Lake McDermott today. 50 miles and they are the second Auto to reach there. They made good time andtelephoned us so.

September 19, Friday{At Great crossed out} On Train all day. Great Falls to day in forenoon. We went tosee the Falls. At 330 we reached Helena. Mr. Wm. Conrad and others met us. Wedrove around the City out on the fine boulvarde [sic] and to Capitol to call on theGovernor. Met many of the gentleman. Lit [sic] at 645 p. m.

September 19, Friday {small travel diary}Great falls. Went down to see Falls ect. [sic]. At 330 p. m. we reached Helena Mt.Wm. Conrad and many others met us. We drove around City and out via Boulevard toBroadwater Baths. Left at 645 p. m.{continued on page for 9/4}Mayor McGuiness came aboard at Great Falls went to Helena with us. Gov. HansonMr. Holter a Mr. Powers came down to Car at Helena before we left.we all enjoyed going through Prickly Pear Canyon.

September 20, SaturdayOn Train all day. Going to Great Falls. We all enjoyed going through the Prickly Pear

Canyon. Mayor McGinnis went to Helena With us. And He went to Glacier Pk with ustoo.

September 20, Saturday {small travel diary}An other fine day. All well. Louis Car coming on with us the children good travelers.

September 21, SundayArrived home this morning from Glacier Park Great Falls and Helena.


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September 22, Monday{Blank}

September 23, Tuesday

Grapes came in to day. Delawares for wine making and they are fine and ripe this year.

September 24, Wednesday{Blank}

September 25, ThursdayPapa left this evening to address some farmers Fairs. Mille Lac and Madison Minn. andto go to Northcote. Concord Grapes came in to day for juice and wine. Busy daysthese.

September 26, FridayFinished making grape juice. We went out to North Oaks. It was a perfect day aglorious sunset truly golden. This is Fashion Week! in St. Paul and such fashions!!

September 27, SaturdayBusy this forenoon in basement. Attending to many things. We have had new stepsput in to go up on to the upper Terrace from stair case marble. Clara KatherineAbbott and I (Rachel A. too) drove down nearly to Hastings to day, the afternoon wasvery fine.

September 28, SundayA delightful morning and perfect day. Yesterday I met Mrs. Simpson and prevailed onher to let me take her home in the auto. Her first experience in an Auto.

September 29, MondayPapa and Clara left for Boston this evening. Walter and the Dorothys left for Northcotethis afternoon took a nurse as Dorothy jr. is not well.

September 30, TuesdayA disagreeable day. Mrs. Schell call to day. Egil and Rachel will stay with me in Papasand Claras absence.

October 1, WednesdayA telegram from papa to day from Boston telling me James met them and that Mamiewill arrive in Boston tomorrow. This is a beautiful day marred by a newspaper reportthat Louis coming home ill. Louis contradicts report.

October 2, ThursdayTo day weather variable in the afternoon. Annabel Katherine Abbott and I took a drive.Maud came in and spent the night here. I called on Mrs. Morrison this forenoon andsaw the Mexican members of the family.


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October 3, FridayWeather very trying to day. Wind, rain and sultry atmosphere. Louis arrived home thismorning looking well said he had a slight cold but that was disappearing. Wrote toClara and to Papa today.

October 4, SaturdayThis morning was delightful, bright and bracing. Afternoon cloudy again. A letter fromLady Hindlip this morning. Wrote to Papa. Mrs. Geo. R. Finch is ill called on Annabeland she went for a drive with me.

October 5, SundayA beautiful morning. I hear Mr. Nichols will be here in the morning. Mrs. Geo. R. Finchis in an improved condition to day. Mrs. Raguet will take luncheon with us. Louis sayshe is very well. Papa and Clara in Tuxedo to day.

October 6, Monday

A bright windy day. Quite a house party to day. Mr. Nicholas came this morning. Egilreturned from a hunt to Dawson this morning. George and Charlotte with Norman spentlast night here. Mrs. Finch is some better this morning.

October 7, TuesdayA perfect morning. A telegram from Papa says he may be home Thursday or Friday.

October 8, WednesdayA beautiful day. Mrs. Finch is doing well seems some better to day. Had the Library putin order for Winter to day. Charlotte staying in Town to day. I went to North Oaks thisp.m. found Maud at home.

October 9, ThursdayA cloudy cool day. Mrs. Finch continues to improve slightly. A telegram from papa tellsus he is leaving for St. Paul to day.

October 10, FridayAfter cloudy uncertain morning a fine day. Mrs. Finch continues to improve. Lettersfrom Gertrude Lady Hindlip (from Lusitania) and from Canradine Lamborn mad [sic] latepear preserves to day.

October 11, SaturdayPapa arrived this noon 5 hours late as his train followed a wreck. I hear Gertrude Harrisis here. I am reading Villa Rosa but am not fascinated by it as so many are.

October 12, SundayA cold clear morning. Gertrude Harris came to luncheon and later she went with us toDellwood. Georgiana came to town with us and spent the night here. Wrote toGertrude and Walter.


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October 13, MondayCold this morning at 8 a. m. 25. A little snow fell last night. No sign of it this morning.

October 14, Tuesday{Blank}

October 15, WednesdayClara and Gertrude arrived from New York. The day is cloudy damp and raw.

October 16, ThursdayGertrude Upham Harris here for luncheon a letter from Grace to day telling me howMrs. Upham is after an operation on eye removal of cataract at Zurick [sic] Dr. Haab.{crossed out Gertrude Harris is here}

October 17, FridayA sunny promising morning turns cloudy early and our hopes of Indian Summer

weaken. Dorothy in town to day in the evening She and the young Griggs came in.Caro del Veille is back again.

October 18, SaturdayMr. Nichols returned in the night and came for breakfast. later he, Papa and Gertrudewent to North Oaks. Walter in town for day. Mr. E. T. Nichols left for New Your thisevening. Papa went to Northcote to spend Sunday. Walter and Dorothy went back withhim.

October 19, SundayA cold pleasant day 30 at 830 a. m. Clara Katherine A and I went to Dellwood toCharlottes to luncheon. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Sheply were there.Later Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Bunn came. Clara and I dined at Rachels. Mr. and HulgaSeiler came in later. Papa returned from Northcote at 1030 p. m.

October 20, MondayA cold beautiful morning. Charlotte brought Gertrude in from Dellwood this afternoon. Iwent to get tulip bulbs - and then for a drive saw Father Gibbons out for a walk and tookhim along.

October 21, TuesdayA dark rainy day. Rachel and the girls with Maud here for luncheon. Wrote to Ruth. Aletter from Dorothy. Ruth Ramsay called to day. Stan Morrison came to say good byehe may go back to Mexico depending on circumstances. Papa and Egil went out to seethe new cattle. Short horns from England and some Ayrshires [sic].

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October 24 28{Blank}

October 29, WednesdayPapa went to Chicago this evening to Bankers Meeting and to address them. Louis

went with him. Victoria Robertsons coming to day. Mrs. Goodrich and Constance here.

October 30, ThursdayWent up to Minneapolis to day to Mrs. Peningtons her daughters coming out. Went tosee Auntie first.

October 31, FridayA beautiful day warmer. Had a telegram telling us Papa Mr. Geo. F. Baker Mr. KaneMr. Geo. Harris and Mr. Underwood would arrive at 8 p. m. We expect them all here.The party arrived Mr. Underwood and Mr. Harris went to the hotel. Gladys Peetscoming out to day.

November 1, SaturdayAll Saints Day. A beautiful morning. Mr. Baker and Mr. Kane went to Minneapolis withpapa after breakfast and this afternoon to North Oaks. In the evening Mr. Geo. HarrisMr. F. Underwood and Mr. Hannaford with Mr. Baker and Mr. Kane dined here later theyleft for the Range and the Coast.

November 2, SundayA fine morning and day. Egil Rachel and Gertrude spending the day at Mauds. Claraand I went out to Luncheon. In the evening Annabel came to dinner. I finished readingHomer Lees Valor of Ignorance. An unusual book.

November 3, MondayAn other fine day. Busy all forenoon putting Blanket Closet in order. In afternoon wentfor a drive with Gertrude. Telegram from papa. They are on way to Coast.

November 4, TuesdayA fine day Mr. and Mrs. Sieler called also several others. Mrs. Rothwell. She told us ofher musical experiences. Tomorrow will be the first of the Symphony Concerts. Mr.Carodelveille [sic] and Theodore Schurmeier will accompany us to concert.

November 5, WednesdayA very fine Indian Summer like day. In the afternoon Maud and I went to Minneapolis.We went to Mr. Dunwoodys to inquire for him he is very ill. We went to Aunties to Mrs.Murphys Tea to call at Mrs. Penningtons and we called here on Mrs. A. Goodrich andthe Robertsons.


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November 6, ThursdayA cloudy warm morning. Busy getting ready for Young peoples dance to night. BenGoodkind brought a very large wedding party here to see gallery. Papa and party atSeattle to day.

November 7, FridayThe party last night was a great success so much so that it was 2 a. m. when the musicstopped. Walter and Dorothy came down. M. Caro del Veille contributed much to haveentertainment. Mr. Sieler appeared to enjoy himself. Auntie and Mittie Porter came toluncheon and to see Gertrude to day.

November 8, SaturdayMike Gavin arrived this morning. It was too bad he did not here for the dancing party.Papa and party are progressing well on the Coast. This is a very windy cold day. Weare all dining at Charlottes this evening.

November 9. SundayNot Windy and some warmer. After Mass we went out to North Oaks. Caro del Veillecame back with us to Luncheon. Papa at Portland to day. First Popular Concert this p.m.

November 10, MondayMaud and the children moved in to town to day. They must enter their house at theback on account of the Bldg. in front.

November 11, TuesdayMrs. Lamborne and Ann took luncheon here. We hoped to have had Mrs. Morrison andMrs. J. B. Rice they failed us.

November 12, WednesdayWent to Minneapolis found Mr. Dunnwoodie some improved.

November 13, ThursdayMrs. Severances luncheon at University Club to Mrs. Lamborn and Mrs. Goodrich.Later made some visits - found few at home as many had gone to [Dansente?] at HotelSt. Paul. Surely a new thing in St. Paul.

November 14, FridayMrs. Lightners luncheon of one hundred. Later made calls.

November 15, SaturdayPapa Mr. Geo F. Baker and Mr. Kane returned from the Coast this early morning. Mr.Baker so improved in appearance. Mr. D. Miller came up from Chicago and dined withus - so did Louis and Maud.


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November 16, SundayA fine morning Mr. Baker and Mr. Kane left us this morning at eight forty going toChicago with Mr. Miller on day trip.

November 17, Monday

A beautiful day. Dr. H. M. Biggs came up from Rochester Minn where he has a patient.He left for New York this evening. I went up to Minneapolis to inquire for Mr.Dunwoodie it was thought he was better.

November 18, TuesdayA dark threatening day. This evening the 2nd Symphony Concert - at which Mrs.Rothwell was the soloist. She sang beautifully. Papa went to hear her. Pauline Emmetin town came this morning.

November 19, WednesdayAnother dark day very dark forenoon not cold at all. Pauline Emmet and little Grenville

came to luncheon much to Dorothy jr.s [sic] delight. Rachel has not felt well to day.Busy having Trunk room cleared and cleaned.

November 20, ThursdayStill foggy and dark, not cold. Showed Dorothy jr. the Christmas Windows this a. m.Walter and the Dorothys left for Northcote to day.

November 21, FridayA thunder lightning and rain storm in at an early hour this morning. 58 at 8 a. m. rose to63 later. Grass perfectly green. There is quite an epidemic of diphtheria in town. Tookluncheon at Mrs. Hannafords in honor of Mrs. Lamborn.

November 22, SaturdayStill unsettled Weather. Egil and Rachel took dinner with us to night. So did Charlotte.We are troubled about Caroline Freemans baby he has diphtheria.

November 23, SundayA beautiful morning could hardly be finer. I enjoyed a walk home from St. LukesChurch. In the afternoon Papa and I went to North Oaks. Egil and Norman were outthere. Egil said the baby was a trifle improved.

November 24, MondayFine morning. Sending some of my produce to the girls in New York to day. Wine,mince meat and jellies.

November 25, TuesdayA beautiful sunny clear morning and so warm turned to a dark threatening rawafternoon. We gave Mrs. Goodrich and Constance a luncheon. Mrs. Furness, Anita,Mrs. Chas. Bunn and Mrs. Seymour with the girls attended. Papa received a telegramto night saying Mr. Finley died in Washington to day.


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November 26, WednesdayVery dark wet morning - nearly 50. In afternoon went to Alice Robertsons to Tea for hermother. In the evening papa and I dined at Mr. Schurmeiers to meet Judge and Mrs.Sanborn.

November 27, ThursdayThanksgiving Day. Cloudy cooler and wet. We took luncheon at Charlottes. The boysNorman and Louis carved their Turkey for the first time. The adult members of thefamily and Mr. Caro del Veille dined with us.

November 28, FridayLast night after dinner Papa and Egil left for Northcote Minn. dark and gloomy.

November 29, SaturdayThe sun has not shown itself since Tuesday morning for a few hours. So much fog not

at all cold grass quite green.

November 30, SundayAnother dark damp day - but not as foggy as yesterday. Papa went this forenoon to seeMr. Dunwoody found him looking poorly. In the afternoon He and Mr. Bailey went toNorth Oaks. Slades took luncheon with us. Rachel and Egil dined with us.

December 1, MondayStill cloudy not quite as dark colder - but only 40 above. We are leaving for New-Yorkthis evening.

{Following entries in small travel diary until noted}

December 1, MondayLeft home this evening for New York. Col Clough on same train.

December 2, TuesdayChicago. Last night very foggy on account of which we are late arriving. We went tosee Land Show. A very dark foggy day. Mr. Harris and Mr. Miller met us.

December 3, WednesdayNew York. Arrived in Sun shine just on time. See Sun for first time in ten days find allwell here. We went to the Opera masked Ball. It was a fine cast. Orchestra fine.

December 4, ThursdayA fine day no sign of winter. Did some shopping wrote to Mamie and to Charlotte.

December 5, FridayStill fine weather. Did some shopping


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December 6, SaturdayStill pleasant. Papa Clara and I saw a great many pictures. And in the evening dined atMrs. Thornes. Mr. J. Sterling and Mr. Baker were there.

December 7, Sunday

A gloomy wet day. Mr. McChesney here for luncheon. He and papa left for Washingtonat 330. Mr. and the Ryan called. So did Mr. E. Durant and Jacacci Sam. too. Jamesin town for the day.

December 8, MondayA mist disagreeable day. Windy and very cold. After Mass this morning did an errand.Took luncheon at Gertrudes.

December 9, TuesdayA much more pleasant day. In the evening Papa came back from Washington. Mamiecame with him. In the evening Clara and Gertrude went to Opera Rosankavalier

Strausss. Muller Uri called.

December 10, WednesdayA sunny cold morning. Papa called last evening to moving pictures of Mr. John D.Ryan. Mr. Livingston called. Wrote to Charlotte this evening. Pauline and GrenvilleEmmet went to the Opera with us.

December 11, ThursdayA pleasant wintry day. Went to see Maria Taylor to day. Stan Morison called at Teatime so did Prince de Croy. Mr. Dickerman dined here and with Mike Gertrude Mamieand Clara went to the Opera.

December 12, FridayRather pleasant for the Season. This evening we all Gavins included dined at Mr.Dickermans. Mr. S. Thorne was there Mrs. Throne kept at home by a cold. We sawMrs. Dickermans portrait painted since her death by Backaflan.

December 13, SaturdayA beautiful morning. Letters from Rachel and Egil. Miss Bigelow brought Tea from Mr.Lanier. Mr. S. Thon brought apples, tomatoes, and grapes from Millbrook. Mr. Ed.Thorne sent quail from N. C. to day. Mike took Mamie and I to Theatre. Clara went toan other with Stan Morrison and his wife.

December 14, SundayAnother beautiful morning. Mr. and Mrs. S Thorne called after church. Mrs. Selmesdined here. After dinner Gertrude brought in Mary Trayler Mr. and Mrs. Mosely Mr andMiss Tracy and Prince de Croy.


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December 15, MondayAnother fine day. Maria Taylor and Gertrude Harris took luncheon here. Dr and Mrs.Biggs dined here. Mamie and Clara went to theater.

Dec ember 16, Tuesday

We are leaving for home today. Mamie left for Washington D.C. on eleven a.m. trainthis forenoon. A beautiful day.

{Main Diary}

December 17, WednesdayWe returned (Papa Clara and I ) from New York to night. Egil, Louis, and Walter metus. At the house were Charlotte, Maud Dorothy and Rachel.

December 18, ThursdayToday is colder but beautiful. Busy seeing to unopened mail and unpacking ect [sic].

December 19, FridayA cloudy morning not cold - really remarkably fine for Season. Papa went to Barnsvilletoday. Wrote to Mamie and to Gertrude.

December 20, SaturdayColder - a slight flurry of snow. Papa returned from Barnsville this morning.

December 21, SundayA beautiful morning. Sunny and calm 14 above at 8 a.m. Wrote to Ruth and to Mamie.Mrs. Greene was buried To day. Maud and I went to the Cemetery. Papa Went to NorthOaks.

December 22, MondayBusy doing up last errands for Christmas getting off odds and ends - and doing uppackages. 18 above at 830 a.m. a fine day.

December 23, TuesdayThis is a delightful morning 24 above at 8 a.m. Still find a few last things to attend to fortree ect. [sic]. Trimmed the tree to day - and selected a bird for Clara to send toMagdlanes [sic] at convent.

December 24, WednesdayNot at all cold. Busy as one always is on Christmas Eve. Tree all ready this morning.The children and all well. How they did enjoy the tree and all belonging to it. We takesupper at Charlottes.

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Mauds for luncheon. The family gathered here for dinner. We have a had a fineChristmas.

December 26, FridayColder this morning. Papa gave Mr. Caro del Veille a sitting for a portrait this morning.

{Written in Louis hand: Where now?} I have been to the funeral service of Mrs. Wm.Wood this forenoon. She was an unusually good woman. Busy all my spare timewriting letters and notes.

December 27, SaturdayCloudy and rather cold. Threatens snow. Maud gave a childrens party this afternoon to30 children. Moving pictures ect. [sic]. Later Maud and Louis came over to dinner. At 9p.m. Papa and Louis left for Northcote. Louis jr. got his knee hurt in some way playingball yesterday.

December 28, Sunday

Cloudy, not cold 24 above at 9 a.m. George and Charlotte took luncheon here. Egiland Rachel dined with us. Major Wilson called in the evening. Papa and Louis returnedfrom Northcote after ten p.m.

December 29, MondayRather spring like day no sign of Winter. I went to Minneapolis to inquire for Mr.Durwoodie [sic] and saw him. He said he thought he was improving slowly. Busysending New Years greetings. A Mr. Brown and Mr. M. Chesney dined here also Louisand Maud. Maud gave a large dancing party this eve

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