Sunday, July 24, 1910

We all went to S.S. & Zella stayed to church. Bernice & Baby went to Junior. I went down to Marguerite's a little this afternoon. Lottie & Beulah were up this afternoon & went to church. I went to milk with papa and then he, Uncle Jim & myself went to church. Weather -- hot --.

Saturday, July 23, 1910

Ethel & I went to town. So did Zella. Zella went to the rink. Bernice & I went to town this evening and then to Cones to see Emma's baby. Its (her) name is Zola.

Friday, July 22, 1910

I went to the library this afternoon. So did Bernice & Georgia & Zella & Beulah. I got a postal from Ruth McMillan.

Thursday, July 21, 1910

Uncle Jim came home this noon. Ruth McM is working for Aunt Bessie. Uncle Jim was up this afternoon. So was Marian Price & Beth Haller. Uncle Jim got a third grade certificate. Zella went to town & made some candy. Uncle Jim, Mrs Edwin, Georgia & Ralph Hoggins were here this evening. Zella went out riding wit Harold Dew, Beulah & Clifford Carey.

Wednesday, July 20, 1910

Zella went to town. Georgia was over this afternoon. Bernice, Baby & I went to milk with papa.

Tuesday, July 19, 1910

Bernice went to Marian Price's this afternoon. Baby & I went out to Grandma M's this afternoon. Our family & Georgia went to the park to hear Murdock. He is the representative from the 8th District & the one that brought or began the fight against Cannon. He was born in Burlingame and is fat & red headed. Jackson came with him and introduced him. After Murdock got through, everyone hollered "Jackson, Jackson." but he didn't speak or talk. They were very well received and everyone sure enjoyed them. Harry W brought Zella home. Zella got a letter from Miss Starbeck asking how I was.

Monday, July 18, 1910

Francis Hoggins was over this afternoon. Today is Hazel Y's birthday & she had a party & Jennings had a party for Louis Quigly visiting them. Bernice went & stayed a while at Yockey's & then went to Jenning's. Zella went to town. I went down to Ethel's. This evening our family, Grandma & pa H & Ethel went to the park to hear Miller & Speaker Cannon who is speaker of the house of representatives. He is about 74 years old. I didn't like either because they called their opponents names. They weren't very well received. Bernice didn't go. She stayed at Georgia's. I went to milk with papa.

Sunday, July 17, 1910

We all went to S.S. Beulah stayed all night with Zella and Lyle, B & Ogilvia brought Zella home from the rink. I stayed to church and Irene Michael came home to dinner with me and Beulah with Zella. Bernice, Baby, Beulah, Zella, Irene & I all went to Junior and Irene, Bernice & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church & Ernest & Irene M brought Bernice & I home in the buggy.

Saturday, July 16, 1910

Ethel & I went to town this afternoon and I sent Georgia F and Aunt Bessie a postal. Zella went to town. Our family and Georgia went down to the park to hear Jackson the insurgent republican candidate for representative to Congress in our district against Miller, Standpatter republican candidate, who has been it for several terms. Jackson was well received (because I am for him). I met Miss Filley and she kissed me. After that we went to the rink and stayed till it was out. I guess Harry W. hasn't gone as yet. I got a letter from Florene Allen.

Friday, July 15, 1910

Zella went to town & brought Harry home with her to tell us goodbye for he is going to Colorado Springs for two years. I finished my basket & started a dress for Bernice's doll. Bernice, Baby & I went to milk with papa. Today is Georgia's birthday.

Thursday, July 14, 1910

I made myself a work basket to-day (at least started one). Mama went to Hoggins & Z & I went to milk with papa. Zella went to town.

Wednesday, July 13, 1910

This morning about 8:30 Marshall R. came up in an auto and took us four kids to Fostoria for a "joy ride." He had to fit a telephone wire there. It was sure swell. I forgot to say that Bernice is taking music lessons from Rhoda J, two half lessons a week. Zella, Beulah & I went to an Intermediate picnic. We met at the church about four oclock. Marshall H, Lloyd R, Glenn V & John S rod their wheels. Ruth T, Cecil H, Mary H & myself rode in Harbnesse's carriage & Mina W, Beulah, Zella, Emil & Willie T rode in the other. We went to Hardenbrook first. The boys swam (all except Lloyd as he didn't know how) and then we ate supper. They they hitched up and we went to the falls. Beulah & Zella had a ride in Barney Ellege's boat. Pretty soon we started home. The first half home, Emil rode Marshall's wheel and Marshall, Willie, Ruth, Cecil & Mary rode in Marshall's rig & Zella, Beulah, Mina & I rode in the other. The last half Marshall rode the wheel & Emil rode with Zell & Beulah. We took Beulah home then Mina & John got in. Baby went to a party at Edgar Bush's. Bernice went down to Helen's.

Tuesday, July 12, 1910

Mama, Grandma & Grandpa went to Lulu's baby's funeral. Ethel B, Georgia & Edwin were over. Zella went to town this afternoon and this evening Harry W. came up and took her to a little doing at his house. Just Fred S. & Beulah besides H. & Z. -- fair weather.

Monday, July 11, 1910

Cousin Lulu's baby is dead. She has lost four babys and two husbands. Her first husband, Mr. Reeser and herself had two children. Myrtle, living yet, about 15, and Robert died when it was about 6 wks old. Mr. Reeser died too. She then married Mr. Foster and he was killed in the shaft. Then she married Mr. Atkinson who is still living. They had Thomas, died when it was about four months old, Harold died when he was over a year old and Stella died when she was about eight months -- this one. Aunt Mettie was up this afternoon and so was Hazel Yockey. I got postals from Minnie, Ethel & Lola Schebral. Weather -- wind & rain storm in evening. Zella started to make her dutch collar.

Sunday, July 10, 1910

We all went to S.S. Zella, Bernice & I stayed to church. Mae Goldman sang. Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed came this noon. Went back on motor. Zella went to Beulah's after dinner. Came home after church. Bernice & I went to Intermediate. Did not stay to church. Saw Marshall R.

Saturday, July 9, 1910

I got a postal from Georgia F. I went to milk with papa to-night. So did Baby. Bernice went to L.F.L. this afternoon and to the Majestic with Hazel Y. to-night. Zella went to town this afternoon and to the rink to-night. Cold wave in afternoon. Rained to-night.

Friday, July 8, 1910

I went out to Grandma M's this afternoon. Zella came too after while. Baby went to Miner's to see Mabel M. Bernice went to the library. Zella & Beulah went to the band concert in the park. Bernice, Esther D, Baby & I went too. I saw Miss Spalding & she kissed me. I saw Bess, Norma & Mildred. They boys band played several selections and Mr. Claud & Carl Bratton & Mr. Smedley, the boys' instructor played several trios & Bertha Buck gave two readings. There are about forty boys in the band. I started a dutch collar.

Thursday, July 7, 1910

Ethel & I went to town this afternoon. I got some india linen and some other goods to make doilies of. I stayed at Ethel's awhile and just as I got home a storm came up. It was wind at first and then rain. I sent postals to Ethel, Lola S., Harriet, Florene and Ruth. I stamped two dutch collars. I am going to make one & Zella the other -- shadow aplaca [appliqué?].

Wednesday, July 6, 1910

I  went out to Aunt Mettie's this morning and stayed for dinner. Baby came out this afternoon and then she, Aunt Mettie and I rode to Aunt Rena's awhile. I ate some peaches as Aunt Rena was canning them. We stayed at Grandma's for supper and then she brought us home in the buggy. Glenn has cut his curls off. Mabel is at Miner's and she and Bertha came over this evening. They have begun to braid her hair. Uncle Jim is in Preston.

Tuesday, July 5, 1910

Baby & I washed our doll clothes this morning and I ironed some this afternoon. Irene M. and Ethel came this afternoon. I got a postal from Florene and one from Allie. he is in Kansas City. Bernice is sick.

Monday, July 4, 1910

I got up and put my clothes on to-day. We had Grandpa and 'ma H and M, Aunt Mettie and Beulah for dinner. They brought their dinners. Mrs. Cones came this afternoon. Bernice went with Jennings out to the creek. Uncle Jim went to Topeka. Zella and Beulah drove to Scranton to-night with Ogilvia & Lyle.

Sunday, July 3, 1910

Layed on the lounge to-day. Mr. Hills was up a little while and Marshall was up and so was Beulah. Bernice and Baby went to S.S. and Zella to church, both morning and night. I got a postal from Lola Schebral.

Saturday, July 2, 1910

Slept with Mama last night, stayed in bed all day. Zella and Uncle Jim went to the rink. Ogilvia brought Zella home.

Friday, July 1, 1910

Am sick. Layed on the lounge all day. We had the doctor. He said a pocket of pus formed near the wound and broke into the bowels (the most favorable course). Marshall, Grandma & Grandpa H and Uncle Jim were by to-night and Marshall played, etc. I got a postal from Ethel S.

Thursday, June 30, 1910

Beulah was up. Orla took Ethel, Bernice, Baby & I out riding in the auto out as far as Mill's and back. Ethel was up one afternoon & so was Miss Knight.

Wednesday, June 29, 1910

I got a postal from Harriet W. Miss Hepworth came this evening with the buggy and took me riding. She brought Ethelyn and left her here while we rode. Johnnie Hewit, a teacher of Carbondale, eighteen year old boy, and Ins. -- Zella's bow took her somewhere tonight.

Tuesday, June 28, 1910

I got two postals from Ruth Mc. while I was gone. I sent the kids in Preston, Ethel S. and Robert C. each a picture of Ethel & I postal. Zella is going to Ins....{?} Uncle Jim.

Monday, June 27, 1910

I took the milk down to Ethel's this morning. Marguerite W. came up this afternoon.

Sunday, June 26, 1910

We got up early this morning and Uncle John, Ma, Pa & I walked to the street car line, took the car and went to town and then we walked a ways to the depot. Uncle Stewart came to the depot too. Aunt Lou gave me two gold beauty pins and Uncle S. gave me a dollar. Our train came in at 7:24. While we were on the train, Tom Bodine came and talked to us as he was going to Kerry, Ok. When we got home Marshall R, Allie, Uncle Jim, Aunt Mettie, Zella, Beulah, Bernice & Baby were to meet us. Mama, Baby &I rode to Grandma's with Aunt Mettie. Grandma M. was at Grandma H's. We stayed there for supper and Zella and Beulah and Uncle Jim went to church. I went to bed.
Weather -- hot.

Saturday, June 25, 1910

This afternoon about five oclock, Uncle Stewart hired an auto and all of us got in the back seat and rode all over Okla. City and we saw the fairgrounds. We (Ma & I) went into Mellons and I got Zella some stationery, Bernice some blue stockings and Baby a pink parasol. Then Uncle Stewart took us to Uncle John's. I got a postal from Baby, Marshall R, Uncle Jim, Irene and Ethel. I got a letter from Miss Hepworth.

Friday, June 24, 1910

I got ready this morning to go to Uncle Stewart's and then went down to Mrs. Cornelius'. Papa wetn to Downy's and got the horse and buggy and he, Aunt Sady, Mama, Robert and I went out to Uncle Stewart's. Aunt Sady and Robert took the horse back. This evening we (Uncle S, Aunt L, Ma, Pa & I) went to Belle Isle and got a boat and rowed out on the water. We went quite a ways. The band stand is out on the water and the band played while we rode. There is a picnic grounds on one of the islands out in the water. Then we went back and had some ice cream at the house there and then we went around and watched the young people bathe and then we went home.

Thursday, June 23, 1910

Papa, Aunt Sady, Mama and I got Downy's buggy this afternoon, went over to the courthouse after Uncle John and then went out to Wheeler Park. It is a "free for all" park. There is a creek around it and also nice grass and trees and the grape vine swings. They have tables and benches so that you can eat there. They have animals of all kinds and flowers. Mr. and Mrs. Kerr and niece "Betty Blue" (Elizabeth) Johnson were over this evening. Papa stayed here all night.

Wednesday, June 22, 1910

Mr. and Mrs. Reardon and Audrey came over this evening.

Tuesday, June 21, 1910

Papa and I walked down to the drugstore and back (5 blocks). Mama and Papa, Uncle Stewart and Aunt Lou went out to the Belle Isle this evening. Aunt Sady and I went out riding with Mrs. Downy. When we came back we sat on the porch and watched the people over at Stoels as they were having a party. Mama and Papa came home and they (Stoehls) brought over some ice cream and cake. I sent postals to Florene, Miss Palmer, Marshall, Grandma H, Ethel, Claire, Baby and Miss Spalding. I got a letter from Aunt Mettie and Claire Buek. I sent a postal to Norma too.

Monday, June 20, 1910

Dr Messenbaugh came this evening and he carried me into the bedroom and I walked out. Uncle Stewart, Mrs. Cornelius and Robert were here this afternoon. Uncle Stewart brought me some chocolates. I got postals from Baby and Miss Spalding. Rained.

Saturday, June 18, 1910

Aunt Bessie has a baby boy born today. The doctor came this morning and said I could sit up. After he was gone I dressed and papa carried me into a chair in the parlor. I made some paper dolls. Mama and Papa went to town this evening and Papa stayed all night at Aunt Sady's. Mama got Baby and Bernice a ribbon and Zella a white parasol.

Friday, June 17, 1910

Mrs. Roane came over one day to see me. One night May and Tom Bodine two people Mama and Papa used to know came over. Uncle John and Aunt Sady went auto riding. I got postals from Allie, Grandma, Ethel and Claire. Ethel & Lola Schebral were over to visit me about every day.

Thursday, June 16, 1910

Dr. Messenbaugh came this morning and took off the strips and put on the bandage and took out the two stitches.

Wednesday, June 15, 1910

Dr. Howard came to-day and dressed the wound and Mama and Papa came this morning. At noon Uncle John came over and he and Papa carried me over to Uncle John's on a stretcher. Papa is going to sleep at Uncle Stewart's.

Tuesday, June 14, 1910

Mama and Papa came every day over to the hospital twice a day and Aunt Sady came two or three times and Uncle John once a day. Mrs. Cornelius two or three times and Robert once or twice. Uncle Stewart came two or three times. Aunt Sady got me a white parasol (She got me a white dress with pink dots in too several weeks ago.) Clyde brought me some carnations. Mrs. Stoel sent me some pansies and Mrs. Cornelius gave me phlox and Aunt Sady gave me nasturtiums. I sat up in bed first either Sun. or Mon. evening. I didn't eat much at the hospital because the food didn't taste good. The doctors (Dr. Messenbaugh and Dr. Howard) would come once or twice a day to see me. I got a postal from Marshall R, Emil S, Beulah and Miss Palmer while I was at the hospital. I also got one that Florene Allen had sent to B'game and Mama had sent to Okla. City. Mama went to a show at Delmar with Uncle John to-night and to hear the great Swedish singer Helen Renstrom at Christian church. Papa saw a great many things I guess.

Saturday, June 11, 1910

I took a nap this morning and when I woke up Mama and Papa were there. The folks came over this afternoon. I do not know the exact dates of some so I will write it all for Tuesday. Okla. State voted for Capital to-day. Okla. City got it.


[Oklahoma was the 46th State admitted to the union in 1907.]

Friday, June 10, 1910

Dr. M came this morning again and Uncle Stewart came this afternoon and kept track of my pulse. I haven't had any headache to-day. Dr. M. came again this evening and they called another Dr., Dr. Howard. Aunt Sady was frightened and so she dressed in black. Dr. H. examined me and then he and Dr. M. held a consultation and decided to operate. Aunt Sady was so frightened that Mrs. Cornelius sent for Mrs. Wills, a friend of Aunt Sady's. Dr. M. came and told me their decision and asked me what I thought about it and I told him it didn't make any difference to me. The hospital (Catholic) is just across the road from Aunt Sady's and they brought me over a stretcher and put me on it and Mr. Cornelius and Uncle Stewart carried me over and Uncle John, Mrs. Cornelius and Clyde followed after. They took me to my room and put me in my bed. Pretty soon Dr. LaMont came in and put me on a table with rollers on and rolled me into the operating room. Then they put me on the operating table. Dr. LaMont put something on my face, then he put some vaseline around my mouth and then sifted ether on this thing on my face and I breathed it. Dr. LaM. said it would give me a smothered feeling but it didn't. Pretty soon their voices seemed far away and then it seemed as if I went into another room and the door closed behind me and I was gone. Dr. M. and H. were covered all over except the eyes and nose. They had on brown rubber gloves and Dr. H did the operating and Dr. M was assistant. The operating room was all white, tables, walls and everything. Uncle John and Mrs. Cornelius stayed with me during it and when I woke I was in the bed in my room. I wasn't asleep more than an hour in all (from 8 to 9). Uncle John and Uncle Stewart were there when I woke up but Mrs. Cornelius went home because she thought I would be asleep longer. My nurse was there also when I awoke. She had red hair but was real nice. The first night (Friday) the pain was pretty bad but I stood it.
Weather -- I think it sprinkled some in the evening.
My appendix was curled up instead of straight. I didn't see it but that is what they said. They bandaged it by putting about six strips of cloth a couple inches wide. They were pasted on the edges and were put horizontal on my body, not all the way around.

Thursday, June 9, 1910

I don't feel very well this morning. Have a pain in my right side and a headache. I got a letter from Mama and Papa. This afternoon Aunt Sady's lady osteopath came to give her a treatment and she gave me a treatment too. Then I stayed in bed. Aunt Sady called Dr Messenbaugh up this evening and he thought it was appendicitis but didn't know whether it would need an operation or not. I like Dr. Messenbaugh awfully well. Fever was 104.
Weather -- fair and warm.

Wednesday, June 8, 1910

Mrs. Downy was over this evening.
Weather -- fair and warm

Tuesday, June 7, 1910

Mrs. Downy was here this afternoon. I sent a postal to Beulah and to Baby.
Weather -- fair & warm

Monday, June 6, 1910

Uncle John & Clyde came home this afternoon. Mrs. Cornelius, Robert & I went to town this afternoon and I bought 5 postals. I sent Zella a letter and Aunt Mettie a postal. Mrs. Cornelius & Robert were here this evening while Uncle John and Mr. Cornelius were gone to town.
Weather -- rain and cool.

Sunday, June 5, 1910

I went to S.S. by myself this morning on the street car but walked home. I got acquainted with Lois Pruitt. I went to the cemetery with Uncle John this afternoon to a decoration business of the woodmen. They had a band of three little girls around 8 or 9 years old. When we got back Mr & Mrs Davidson and son Gordon were here. They did not stay long. Mr & Mrs & Robert Cornelius were over in the evening and we had ice cream and cake. Uncle John went down in southern Oklahoma to-night.
Weather -- fair & warm and storm at night.

Saturday, June 4, 1910

This evening Mrs. Cornelius, Robert & I went to Rhone's and I met Mrs. Rhone, Mrs. Rhone's brother and his wife and Lurlene Rhone. She is about 16. We walked there and rode back on the street car. I sent Marshall, Mama & Ethel each a postal.
Weather --fair and warm

Friday, June 3, 1910

I sewed this afternoon for Aunt Sady. Clyde went to Texas. I got a letter from Bernice.
Weather -- fair and warm

Thursday, June 2, 1910

This afternoon I walked three blocks west took the car at 9th and rode to 30th then walked a block  and a half west and was at Uncle Stewart's. I stayed there for supper and then Uncle Stewart brought me home. I love him. I got a letter from Zella.
Weather -- fair and hot

Wednesday, June 1, 1910

Mrs. Cornelius, Robert & I went to town this afternoon. Aunt Sady went to town this forenoon & I got dinner. I got 10 postals to send. They were views of Okla. City. I got a postal from Mama.
Weather -- fair and hot.

Tuesday, May 31, 1910

I sent a letter to Bernice to-day. I work like a trooper every morning. I went with Mrs. Cornelius & Robert down to Mrs. Almon's this evening. She lives in a flat.
Weather -- fair and warm

Monday, May 30, 1910

Decoration Day. Uncle John and I went to the ballgame at Delmar Garden this afternoon on the street car. We went to the court house first. It certainly is a fine building. The ballgame was between Okla. City and Dalles [sic] Texas. The score was 20 to 10 in favor of "us". We went through Delmar Garden after the ballgame I saw Mr. Zwick at the ballgame. He is a friend of Uncle John. We went i the drugstore and had a pineapple sherbet while waiting for a car to go home. I got a letter from Bernice to-day.
Weather -- fair and hot.

Sunday, May 29, 1910

Clyde and I went to S.S. and church this morning at the Christian church. In S.S. I was in a class of girls and we had a man teacher. They had a large choir and the mixed quartet sang. In church the preacher J.H.O. Smith preached. He is the pastor of the church. We rode on the street car home. Uncle Stewart came over this afternoon and I went out home with him on the street car. Aunt Lulu is still sick but is up. Her niece Mame Gibbs boards with her and her beau, Mr. Weaver was there. Uncle Stewart brought me home and when I got here Mr and Mrs and Audrey Rearden were here.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Saturday, May 28, 1910

Uncle John and I went to the vaudeville this evening on a street car.
Weather -- fair & warm

Friday, May 27, 1910

I got a letter from Bernice this morning. Mrs. Cornelius and Robert came over this afternoon.
Weather -- fair & warm

Thursday, May 26, 1910

Since I have been here I have gone to the meat market & the grocery store by myself. I wrote a letter to the folks to-day. I was invited to Mrs. Teasdale's this afternoon and I went by myself. The following were there: Mrs. and Ruth Randel, Mrs Elmo & Mildred Guiles, another lady and myself. We played and she served ice cream and cookies. She lives on the second story of a flat. Doctor McHaffy was here this morning.
Weather -- fair & warm.

Wednesday, May 25, 1910

We got a postal from Mama to-day and she didn't get Uncle John's card he sent Monday to let her know I got here. Mrs. Ross came to visit this morning and Mrs. Hastings, Mrs. Atchison, Mrs. Bragg, Mrs. Reardon and her daughter Audrey came this afternoon. Robert C. was over this afternoon too. After supper, Uncle John and I went out to Uncle Stewart's on a street car. Aunt Lula was sick in bed for a couple of days. My, but Uncle Stewart was surprised to see me. We went to the nickelodium from there where they had moving pictures and an illustrated song. We also sent Mama a telegram to tell her that I got here. We saw the comet.
Weather -- fair & warm

Tuesday, May 24, 1910

Mrs Teasdale and Mrs. Gish came to visit this afternoon. Aunt Sady & I went to Downy's this evening. She has been sick. She has a girl about six named Gladys and a boy about four named Scott and also an old lady nurse Mrs. Higgins.
Weather -- fair & warm

Monday, May 23, 1910

I did dishes this morning and noon. Mrs. Wills, Mrs. Parlinetta, Mrs. Cornelius and Mrs. Smith came here this afternoon, but not together. I like Mrs. Cornelius. I went to town with Mrs. Cornelius this evening. Her little boy went too. He is about four years old and his name is Robert. Clyde and I went out walking this evening to see Halley's comet which comes every seventy-five years. We also saw the eclipse of the moon which was very pretty.
Weather -- fair & warm.

Sunday, May 22, 1910

Am still on the train. I slept some this morning. Got into Oklahoma about 12 oclock. Uncle John and Aunt Sadie were there in a buggy to meet me. Aunt Sadie has been sick for about 6 weeks. Mrs. Cornelius and her son Robert came over this afternoon and so did Mr. Cornelius. Aunt Sadie's brother Clyde lives with her. Mrs Johnson and her sister Mrs. Kerr came over this afternoon. I slept from 5 till 10. oclock and then went to bed and slept.
Weather -- rain last night and partly cloudy to-day.

Saturday, May 21, 1910

Ethel & I & Baby went to the schoolhouse this afternoon. Esther Dew and Ruth Dew went with us. Zella went to town this afternoon and to the rink to-night. I am going to Oklahoma City to-night. Papa went with me as far as Osage City. We started about 10 oclock. We had to wait in Osage about an hour. I slept a little while I was on the train.
Weather -- Burlingame -- threatening --

Friday, May 20, 1910

Zella went to town this afternoon. Ethel & I went to the schoolhouse this afternoon after my report and exam papers. Emil is the only one that failed. He failed in Grammar. Baby spent the day with Mildred Bush. Zella went to Miss Starbeck's room to-night.
Weather -- fair & warm.

Thursday, May 19, 1910

Zella and I neither one had to go to school to-day. Zella & I went to milk with Papa. I sent postals to Florene and Ruth.
weather --

Wednesday, May 18, 1910

We took the drawing exam this morning and the Classics this afternoon. Ethel & I got thro' with the Classics exam about 3:00 so we came home. Aunt Jennie was here when I got home and she and uncle Ed stayed here for supper and all night. Uncle Ed, Aunt Jennie, Mama and Papa played high five. Zella didn't have to go to school to-day because she got exemptions. I got a postal from Ruth McMillan yesterday and one from Florene Allen to-day.
Weather -- fair & warmer.

Tuesday, May 17, 1910

Ethel and I went to town after school. Zella went to commencement to-night with Clifford and Beulah. Aunt Jennie and Uncle Ed came to-day.
Weather --fair & cold

Monday, May 16, 1910

Uncle Jim came to-night and he was up here tonight and they played pinochle. He went back to-night.
Weather -- fair

Sunday, May 15, 1910

Zella, Beulah and I went down to Norma's this afternoon. Norma and I played duets on our violins. I did not go to S.S. Zella stayed at Beulah's and went to church with her.
Weather -- rain in the morning

Saturday, May 14, 1910

Bernice went to the L.T.L. Zella went to town and to the rink to-night.
Weather -- increasing cloudiness and rain at night.

Friday, May 13, 1910

Irene M. came up after school and she stayed for supper and she, Mama & I went to the Class Day Program. The Graduates were: Charlie Oliver, Frank Turner, Nattie Tyndall, Seymore Williams, Dudley Riddle, Willis Calkins, George Hepworth, Martha Haller, Anna Pratt, Mary Slaughter, Lottie Haller, Minnie Droege, Gladys Kirchner & Wesley White. Frank Turner gave the Class Prophecy and Minnie Droege the Class Address. Clyde Burgett gave a little talk, Mrs. Taylor played, Bertha Miner & Viola Thompson played a duet, Rhoda Jamieson sang, the girls quartet sang and also the boys quartet. Louie Hopkins was here this afternoon. Zella went too.
Weather -- fair & warm

Thursday, May 12, 1910

I got a letter from Harriet Williams to-day. We had sewing to-day. Ethel went home at recess this afternoon. I went to her house after school and then she came up here. Gertrude Kelley came to visit school this afternoon.
Weather -- fair and warm.

Wednesday, May 11, 1910

My cat died to-day. Boo! Hoo! We had a fire drill this morning. Miss Knight was here this afternoon. Ethel came up to get Civil Government after school.
Weather -- fair & warm.

Tuesday, May 10, 1910

Ethel was up to-night after school. Our cat had five little kittens Sunday. One died yesterday which was black and white. Mine is gray, Baby's is black, Bernice's is black & white and Zella's is gray & white. Beulah was up to-night to study. Baby went to milk with Papa. Zella and I took Beulah a piece.
Weather -- fair & warm.

Monday, May 9, 1910

Papa's cousin, Ella Bowker of Middleborough Massachusetts (No. 11 Everest St.) was looking in her trunk and found a pair of bracelets. One, she gave to her neice, the other she sent to Aunt Mettie to give away and said maybe Zella would like it which of course she did. So it was given to her. Aunt Mettie came up this afternoon. Ethel & I went to town after school. I sent a postal to Florene A. as I got one from her last week some time.
Weather -- fair & warm.

Sunday, May 8, 1910

Bernice went to S.S. and down to Jennings this afternoon. Zella and Beulah went to Beulah's this afternoon. Bernice and Papa went to the depot to meet Mama and Baby. I went down to Marguerite W's a little and then she came up. Mama got me a dutch color and O.C. pin, embroidery for a dress & tan slippers. She got Zella " " " "[sic], dutch color pin and cuff buttons to match. She got Bernice slippers. Georgia, Bernice & I went to church to-night. I walked home with Margaret Smith. Lucille S. sang a solo. Harry, Zella, Clifford and Beulah went to church also.
Weather - clear & cool.

Saturday, May 7, 1910

Of course we got all the meals and did all the work. I made three pies this afternoon. Georgia came over. Zella went to town and brought Beulah home with her. She stayed for supper & Zella made some biscuits. They went to the rink and Beulah stayed here all night. I slept with Bernice. I went to milk with Papa.
Weather -- clearing.

Friday, May 6, 1910

We took Physiology, U.S. History, Classics, Grammar, and Civil Government in exams to-day. Ethel and I did not get through with our Grammar exam until noon. We had to stay until we finished our Physiology. It was about 2 oclock. We then went home and ate our dinners. Baby didn't go to school this morning and so she and Mama went with Uncle Ed and Aunt Jennie to Topeka. Ethel and I then went back and took the Civil Government exam. Zella and Harry went to a dance to-night. Beulah went with them. I slept with Bernice.
Weather -- rain.

Thursday, May 5, 1910

We all took the state exams. We took arithmetic, spelling & penmanship to-day. Uncle Ed and Aunt Jennie were here for dinner and so was Aunt Mettie.
Weather -- rain.

Wednesday, May 4, 1910

I was sick and stayed home from school this afternoon.
Weather -- increasing cloudiness.

Tuesday, May 3, 1910

Uncle Jim went back this morning and Uncle Guy this noon. We gave our canary bird that Aunt Amelia had given Zella when she was there in 1909 to Lawrence. Aunt Rena's children have the measles. Zella made some candy this evening. Baby and I went to milk with Papa to-night. Zella and Mildred went to an entertainment this evening at Mrs. Kings to receive the people. They played "500"  then they went to the opera house and danced then came back and had refreshments.
Weather -- fair & cold.

Monday, May 2, 1910

Uncle Guy is here. Uncle Ed and Aunt Jennie came this noon. Uncle Jim went down to Scranton on business and then he walked down here this evening. Zella and I went down to Grandma's, then all but Grandma and Grandpa came up to our house a while and then all but Mama & Papa and Bernice & Baby went down there until about 10:30.
Weather -- fair and cold. Bernice stayed home to-day.

Sunday, May 1, 1910

We all went to Sunday School except Zella. She stayed all day and all night again with Beulah. Bernice went to Junior. Marguerite W. and I went to the post office this afternoon. Then we went out walking going west from Bushes about 1 mile & a half or quarter. Then I went down to her house and stayed until 8:15.
Weather -- cloudy in morning and electric storm in evening.

Saturday, April 30, 1910

Zella went to town this afternoon. Bernice went to Helen Jennings & Baby went to Grandma M's. Zella went to the rink to-night and she stayed all night with Beulah. Claire B & I  went with Helen J & Bernice out to hang Maybaskets to-night.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Friday, April 29, 1910

Our room got a quarter holiday. The title to my story in classics to-day was "The Life of a Lump of Coal." The whole family wient to literary. Zella went with Harry W. Bernice & I went after Esther D and went with her and Mina Schenck. The following were the recitations: Julia Oliver , Anna McNew, Margaret Black, Orph Terrill, Clancy Brown & George Taylor. Essays: Lyle Miner, Norma Jamieson, Anna Morgan, Jessie McFarlane. Instrumental solos: Anna Pratt, Mrs. Taylor. Instrumental duets: Olive Mings & Dolly Mings, Narda Wood & Mrs. Gulbrandsen. Vocal solos: Winifred Wilbur, Miss Wackerbart (Mr. Schaible's niece). Vocal duet: Inez Duckworth and Elizabeth Ross. Vocal quartets: Marshall H, John S, Fred C & Lloyd R. Lucille S, Florence S, Marian O & Madge H. Two selections from the orchestra which consisted of: Michael Sorensen, violin, Emil Sorensen, flute, Mr Stoddard, bass viola, Harry Harkness, drum, Marshall R, piano & Clarence Taylor, Jake Terrill & Homer George, other instruments. Zella played "The Flower Song" to Lottie's speaking "That Old Sweetheart of Mine". They had a debate: Resolved that the Republican Party should not receive the continued support of the American people. Affirmative: Charlie Brackney & Nattie Tyndall, Negative: Seymore Williams & Frank Turner. It was decided by the judges (Mr Schaible, Michael Sorensen & Mr Schenck) in favor of the affirmative. Zella & Harry went to the dance after literary.
Weather -- clear & hot.

Thursday, April 28, 1910

I went to Esther's after school this evening.
Weather -- fair & hot. We had sewing.

Wednesday, April 27, 1910

We got our reports to-day and the following are my grades: Spelling 100, Classics 95, Writing 95, Drawing 93, Arithmetic 100, History 95, Grammar 94, Physiology 95, Civil Government 94, Rank 1, Deportment 90, Average 96. Harry W, Zella, Neils Johnson and Lottie Beverly rode out to Miss Jones to rehearse a piece of Lottie's. Zella is going to play The Flower Song to her speaking. I went down to Ethel's this evening after supper and Margaret Smith (who lives in the country but stays with her Grandma, Mrs. Sloon who lives next door to Boyers) came over too and we had a good time.

Weather -- fair & warm.

Tuesday, April 26, 1910

Paper hangers, Charles Peart and his brother-in-law Mr. Elmer Stowe were here papering to-day the diningroom and mama's bedroom. I got a postal from Ruth McMillan of Preston to-day. Bernice stayed out of school to-day as she didn't feel well. Mary Michael, Irene's cousin came to visit school to-day. Beulah G came up this evening. Paper hangers finished both rooms by 2:30.
Weather -- fair & cool warm.

Monday, April 25, 1910

Mama has started to clean house.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Sunday, April 24, 1910

We didn't get up until 9:30. Mr Knight came up this morning and he & Beulah were here for dinner. Papa went to town this afternoon. George Washington, a boy that used to be in my room at school was killed by a train to-day. Harry W. took Zella to church to-night. Clifford Carey took Beulah. Zella went down to Beulah's a little bit this afternoon while she (Beulah) changed her dress. Bernice went to Junior and church to-night with Georgia & Mr. Hoggins. I wrote a letter to Georgia Fletcher of Preston. Bernice was the only one of us that went to S.S.
Weather -- partly cloudy & cool.

Saturday, April 23, 1910

Bernice went to town this morning and Papa worked. We all went to the field meet this afternoon but Bernice -- Aunt Mettie went with us. Cherbrook [?] got 51 points by cheating and we got 50 points. Mile Race - Harold Dew, 2nd. 1/2 mile - Harold D, 2nd, 440 yd dash - Charlie Oliver -1st, 100 yd dash - Charlie O - 2nd, 220 yd dash _____ 2nd. Relay, Willis Calkins, Clancy Brown, Harold D & George Calkins - 2nd. Low herdles [sic] - George C - 1st, high herdles - Seymore Williams - 2nd. Discus, hammerthrow & shotput - Charlie Brackney - 2nd, high jump - 1st, broad jump - 1st & pole vault - 2nd. Seymore W.  Beulah was up for supper. We all went to the rink. Harry W took Julia Oliver but skated with Zella first. Clifford Carey took or brought Zella & Beulah home as Beulah stayed all night here. We three slept together. Bernice was over to Georgia's this afternoon.
Weather -- dust storm & cool.

Friday, April 22, 1910

Carrie Spalding and Cora Bolton Cleveland came to visit school this afternoon. Gladys W, Ethel & I got a letter from Miss Hepworth.
Weather -- cloudy & cold

Thursday, April 21, 1910

We had sewing this morning and I drafted my drawers pattern. Ethel & I rode to school in Boyer's automobile this noon. I went down to Ethel's this evening.
Weather -- clear & warm

Wednesday, April 20, 1910

We had a test in Arithmetic this morning and I got 98 & Ethel got 100.
Weather -- clear & warm.
Zella and Harry had a "spontaneous combustion".

Tuesday, April 19, 1910

Eva and Beulah Eaton, Esther Dew, Ethel & Beulah Griffith were up to-night. Ethel & I went to meet the Eaton girls and Esther. We studied Arithmetic, Zella played on piano, I sang, Eva played and Eva and Beulah played a duet. Zella & I took them home. The folks like Eva the better of the two Eaton girls.
Weather -- clear & 55°

Monday, April 18, 1910

Nothin' Doin'.
Weather -- fair & cool -- 45

Sunday, April 17, 1910

We all went to S.S. Bernice went to Junior & so did Baby. Zella went to town and so did Papa. Beulah came up until church time. Marguerite W & I went to Intermediate and we didn't stay to church. Zella went to church. Bernice went over to Hoggins. Grandma & Grandpa Hayson came home to-night.
Weather -- cloudy & cold. The thermometer went up as high as 40°.

Saturday, April 16, 1910

I got a letter from Georgia Fletcher of Preston to-day and how thoughtful she is of me to tell me to open it before I read it Beth Haller and Helen Jennings were up this afternoon and played. Zella went to town this afternoon and to the rink to-night. Mrs. Hoggins, Georgia, Edwin, her baby, Mama & Bernice all went to the rink. Baby & I slept together. Grandma & pa Hayson went to Topeka to-night.
Weather -- cloudy & cool. It snowed slightly some time this week.

Friday, April 15, 1910

Ethel & I took our dinners to-day and Ethel drafted her drawers pattern this noon. Uncle Jim went away (to Topeka) this morning. Zella went to a social at Presbyterian church.
Weather -- rain & cool.

Thursday, April 14, 1910

We had sewing this morning upstairs but I didn't finish my corset cover. We had two tests, one in Arithmetic and the other in Civil Government. I got 99 in the former and so did Ethel. Mrs. Jim Hoggins, Georgia, Edwin & the Baby were over after supper. Grandma H, Uncle Jim, Mama and Baby walked out to the cemetery this afternoon.
Weather -- Rained last night. threatening & sprinkle.

Wednesday, April 13, 1910

I went down to Ethel's after supper. Margaret Smith came over and stayed until 8:30 and then we studied Civil Government. Zella went out riding with Harry W. tonight.
Weather -- fair and cool.

Tuesday, April 12, 1910

Papa is working where he was yesterday. Uncle Jim came home from Waverly to-night and he came up to-night.
Weather --fair and warm.

Monday, April 11, 1910

I sent a postal to Florene Allen to-day. I sewed my corset cover this evening (the one I am making at school). Papa is working on a bridge by Uncle Leon's.
Weather -- cloudy and cool.

Sunday, April 10, 1910

I wore my new dress, underskirt and corset cover to S.S. Zella stayed at Beulah's for dinner & didn't come home until after church. Bernice went to Junior and I went to the P.O.
Weather -- threatening & cool. I went to milk with Papa.

Saturday, April 9, 1910

Bernice went to town this morning and to Helen Jenning's party this afternoon. Zella went to town this afternoon. I made a corset cover to-day, the one Grandma H. gave me for my birthday. Zella went to a small party for Harry W's 18th birthday to-night. She went to Beulah's and stayed all night. I went to milk with Papa to-night. Baby was over to Hoggins this afternoon.
Weather -- cloudy and cool

Friday, April 8, 1910

We do not want to play with Gladys. Ethel and I got a ride home to-night from school in Boyer's auto. Mama & Papa went to the school meeting this afternoon. Beulah came up this afternoon as they had no school in High school. Zella went to a reception to-night. I went to milk with Papa.
Weather -- fair & cool

Thursday, April 7, 1910

We had sewing this morning in room 17. Papa and Baby went to Uncle Ralph's this afternoon. They rode in Mr. Knight's buggy. We girls don't think Gladys Wood is just the right kind of a girl and so we didn't want to go with her. So Mr & Mrs Wood came up to-night to see about it but I don't know what to do. Uncle Ed has stopped working in the shops and is learning the barber trade. Isn't he changeable?
Weather -- fair & warm

Wednesday, April 6, 1910

To-day is Louie's birthday. She is 19. It is also Helen Jennings and Georgia Fletchers birthdays. Georgia is 14. Zella went to inspection to-night. Harry W. had to come and he brought Zella home. Papa didn't work.
Weather -- fair & warm

Tuesday, April 5, 1910

I got a postal from Florene Allen to-day. I sent a letter to Harriet Williams and a birthday card to Georgia Fletcher.
Weather -- rain & cool.

Monday, April 4, 1910

After school to-night Ethel & I took something to eat (that is Ethel did) and we went out to the woods. We picked a big bunch of Men's Britches or wild bleeding hearts and some violets and daffodils. We got home about 6:30. Mama went to town this afternoon and got Zella and I each a white indian head dress. Papa and Baby went out to Uncle Ralph's this afternoon.
Weather -- cloudy & cool

Sunday, April 3, 1910

I went to S.S. and church at the Church of Christ with Ethel. I was at her house for dinner. Mr Boyer is in Harveyville but is coming home to-morrow. Ethel & I lay down from 3 to 5:30. I went to Church of Christ with Ethel to-night. Mr Allen a preacher from Osage City preached. Beulah was at our house for dinner. Zella went to church and Harry brought her home.
Weather -- fair & windy in the evening

Saturday, April 2, 1910

Papa worked on a cement bridge to-day. Bernice went to the L.T. L. Ethel and I went to town this afternoon and then I went to house and we played. Bernice & I went to town to-night. Zella got a postal from Harry to-day as he is digging postholes in Emporia. He came home to-day. Zella went to town in the afternoon. Zella went to the rink and he brought her home.
Weather -- rain some and cloudy

Friday, April 1, 1910

Ethel & I rode to school in Boyer's automobile this morning. Papa didn't work to-day nor yesterday. Ethel & I rode to school in Boyer's auto again this noon. Zella went to Literary to-night. I got a letter from Harriet Williams and I sent her a postal.
Weather -- fair and warm.

Thursday, March 31, 1910

We had sewing this morning upstairs and I got my new corset cover cut out. Zella went to a skating party to-night with Marshall R. I wrote and sent a letter to Uncle Jim to-day. Bernice went to Nellie Hull's after school.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Wednesday, March 30, 1910

Ethel & I stayed to-night and drafted our patterns . We got our reports and the following are my grades: Spelling 99, Reading 94, Writing 95, Drawing 93, Arithmetic 96, History 95, Grammar 95, Physiology 95, Civil Government 94, Rank 1, Deportment 98, Average 95. Zella went to a reception to-night to receive note ne pastors of the Baptist and Methodist churches, Mr Butler & Mr Holcum.
Weather - clear & quite cool. Cool enough to wear a wrap.

Tuesday, March 29, 1910

Zella, Beulah & I went to the social. The following were there: Mina App;vertpm. Cecil H, Ruby Mings, Mabel D, Ruth F, Zella, Beulah, John S, Alonzo D, Leslie Meider, Marshall H, Emil S, Lloyd R, Fred Cones & myself. We played "Winkem" and the boys did some tricks and we played Sherrades [sic] and for refreshments we had sandwiches, pickles, bananas,  and candy. We got home about 10:35.
Weather -- rain in the morning, windy and cooler in evening.

Monday March 28, 1910

Cecil Hull, Mabel Dutton, Ruth Turvey, Lloyd, Marshall H & Fred Cones, Marguerite & I met at the church to-night to plan for the social and also to elect officers for Intermediate. I made the candy for the social to-night. I don't mean the social to-night but I made the candy to-night.
Weather -- fair & windy

Sunday, March 27, 1910

I went to S.S. Zella & Harry went to the depot to meet Louie & Karl Alexander as they came this noon. (I don't mean Louie Alexander). They and our family were down to Grandma H's for dinner. I forgot to say that to-day is Easter. Grandpa H played the gramophone. Bernice went to visit someone this afternoon. I don't know who tho! I went to the Post Office. Zella went to the depot with Louie & Carl this evening as they went back to Topeka. She went to the Methodist church with Harry. Marguerite W & I went to our Intermediate then went to the Methodist church where they had some exercises. We had exercises this morning at our church from 12 to 12:30. Louie, Carl, Harry & Zella were there from 12 to 12:30. Bernice & Georgia came to the Methodist church to-night too.
Weather -- fair & hot

Saturday, March 26, 1910

I got an Easter postal from Harriet W. of Preston. Papa, Zella & I planted "taters" to-day. Papa used Uncle Ralph's team. Lawrence was up all day and for dinner. Bernice "took to the woods" to-day on a picnic. Zella went to town this afternoon and to the rink to-night. Zella, Baby & I went with Papa when he took the team back to Uncle Ralph's. Papa went to town first tho'. Bernice Georgia & I went to town to-night for our new Easter hats.
Weather -- fair & hot.

[Clipping is from the Burlingame Enterprise, March 3, 1910. I wonder what Granny's hat looked like -- and if she got it from Miss N. Jackson! --kp]

Friday, March 25, 1910

Irene Michael gave each of us an Easter card. I sent a card to Ruth McM. Zella went to Beulah's to-night after supper. Papa made a bonfire to-night and it about got away from him. He and I had to fight it till about 9 oclock.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Thursday, March 24, 1910

We had sewing this morning and we went upstairs and drafted patterns (that is, one pattern) for a corset cover. The sewing room is No. 17. I sent a postal to Florene, Harriet & Georgia (Easter cards). I got one from Ruth McMillen of Preston. Bernice, Baby, Georgia, Edwin & I  went to to Ethel's to play to-night. Emil came over & we had a good time. Mama, Papa & Zella went to Grandma M's to milk. Mama went downtown to-day and Bernice & I went down after school and we chose our new "Easter bonnets".

Wednesday, March 23, 1910

Zella went to a church supper to-night.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Tuesday, March 22, 1910

All of our crowd have Mexican hats. Don't we need them?
Weather -- fair & hot.

Monday, March 21, 1910

Mr. Weston the great walker who started from New York and went to San Francisco and is on his way back again came thro' here to-day. Nearly every one in town was there to the depot to see him. Papa didn't work to-day. Mrs. Js. Hoggins, Georgia, Edwin & the baby were over to-night.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Sunday, March 20, 1910

Zella and I went to church this morning with Grandma H. and we stayed to S.S. Zella went to a meeting this afternoon at the Methodist Church. Bernice went to Junior and I went to the post office. Zella went to church to-night with Harry. Mr Knight came up. Beulah & Mildred were up this afternoon and so was Mr & Mrs Cones.
Weather -- fair & hot

Saturday, March 19, 1910

I made the fire this morning and also a pie. Papa came home this noon. Mama got a postal from him to-day. Ethel came up this afternoon and I made some candy. Mrs. Burro's barn started to burn and we (Ethel & I) went down there. Zella went to town this afternoon & to the rink to-night.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Friday, March 18, 1910

I made some candy this afternoon. I made the fire this morning and got breakfast, dinner and supper and stayed home from school. Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed are in Topeka. They got homesick I guess. Ha! Ha! Grandmas Hayson and Mitchell were up this afternoon and so was Aunt Mettie. Zella went to literary with Harry. Papa called up this noon.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Thursday, March 17, 1910

Today is St. Patrick's day. We had sewing this morning and I finished Model no. 25 or the last model. Mama was sick this noon and I stayed home this afternoon and kept house and I got supper. Marshall R was working near our house and he came and talked to me. Uncle Jim is in Waverly working on a farm. Zella got a postal from Papa.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Wednesday, March 16, 1910

I got a postal from Papa to-night. We got our Civil War papers back to-day and and Ethel got a 96 and I got a 93. Zella went to play basket ball to-night.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Tuesday, March 15, 1910

Bernice got a postal from papa to-day. Ethel & I went to town after school. Harry W. walks home with Zella nearly every evening. I got a letter from Harriet Williams of Preston.
Weather -- fair & cool

Monday, March 14, 1910

To-day is Mama and Papa's 16th wedding anniversary and also Lloyd Randel's birthday. Papa went to Lyndon this morning. Weather: fair & cool. I sent a letter to Florene Allen.

Sunday, March 13, 1910

The Church of Christ have their S.S. from 10:30 to 11:00. I went with Ethel and stayed to church which lasts from 11:00 to 12:00. Bernice & Zella went to Presbyterian S.S. and Zella went to church. Ethel & I went out walking and to town this afternoon. Zella went somewhere too. Bernice went to Junior. I stayed at Ethel's till church time and went to church with her to the Church of Christ. Zella went to church to-night with Harry W. Weather -- fair & hot.

Saturday, March 12, 1910

I went out for the milk this morning and then took the milk to the Boyers. As they have an automobile, we were cleaning it and Mr. Boyer, Orla, Ethel & I went for a ride. It was the first time Mr. Boyer had it out. We went out the alley and went west to the end of the block then turned north to the corner and then went east two blocks and then south out as far as Grandma M's where we stopped and stayed in the road for over an hour. When we got started we went north to this side of the park. We turned west and went two blocks where we stopped again. We then backed around and went one block east and so home. It was about 3 o'clock. I went to Ethel's this afternoon. Zella went to town and got her "Easter" hat. Bernice and Baby went to the woods. Zella went to the rink. Bernice, Georgia & I went to town to-night.
Weather -- fair & hot.

Friday, March 11, 1910

Ethel & I went to town after school. Mama and Papa went to town after supper.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Thursday, March 10, 1910

We had sewing this morning. I went to Ethel's after school awhile. Papa worked out to Uncle Ralph's. Zella played basket ball to-night. The normal class came in our room to-day.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Wednesday, March 9, 1910

Papa didn't work to-day. Zella played basket ball to-night.
Weather - fair in morning and cold and snow in afternoon.

[I was curious about what Zella and the girls' team might have been wearing for playing basket ball. There are tons of really great images out there. Here's one of a team from Mankato, Kansas at about this time. -- kp]

Tuesday, March 8, 1910

Weather -- fair & cool.

Monday, March 7, 1910

Weather -- fair & cool.

Sunday, March 6, 1910

Uncle Jim went back to Topeka to-night. We went to S.S. but first I went with Ethel to her S.S. and church and then she came with me to mine. Uncle Ralph and family were here for dinner to-day. Uncle Jim was up this afternoon and they played pinochle. Zella went to church with Harry W.
Weather -- fair & cool.

Saturday, March 5, 1910

I got a letter from Florence A of Preston to-day. Papa and Uncle Jim went to town this afternoon. Zella went to town. Bernice went to L.T.L. social. I washed my head. Zella and I went to the rink. We went for Beulah and Norma but there were not going and so Bess Miner went with us. Harry took us home. Uncle Jim was up there a little while.
Weather -- clear & warm.

Friday, March 4, 1910

The normal class came in our room to hear us recite grammar. Baby came to visit the school with me this afternoon. I got one of our pictures taken yesterday this noon. To-day is Grandma M's sister's -Aunt Marcia Stranger's) - birthday. She lives in Kingston, Massachusetts and is blind. All of her relatives gave her a post card shower. Ethel & I went to the library after school and also to town. Mama and Papa went to town this afternoon. Uncle Jim came home this evening for he has been in Topeka working. Mama and Uncle Jim went with Papa to milk. Zella went to literary with Harry W. Uncle Jim came up & we played pinochle.
Weather -- clear & very warm 80°.

Thursday, March 3, 1910

We had sewing today. Arla Bayer took Ethel & my pictures. I went to Ethel's after school. we had a test on the Civil War this afternoon. I sent a letter to Georgia F. today. Zella played basket ball to-night.
Weather -- clear & warm

Wednesday, March 2, 1910

To-day is Papa's birthday. Mama gave him a couple of shirts and we kids gave him a diary book and Grandma H. gave him some socks. We got our reports to-day and the following are my grades: Spelling 100, Reading 96, Writing 95, Physiology 97, Drawing 92, History 95, Grammar 96, Arithmetic 96, Civil Government 93, Average 95, Rank 1, Deportment 98. I went to Ethel's after school to-night. It was so warm I did not wear a wrap to school this afternoon. I got a letter from Georgia F. of Preston. I got 1 better than Ethel in Spelling and Reading and she got 1 better than 1 in Arithmetic and Civil Government.
Weather -- clear and exceedingly warm.

Tuesday, March 1, 1910

We got our classics papers back to-day and I got 100 and Ethel got 99. Zella played basket ball to-night.
Weather -- fair & warm

Monday, Feb. 28, 2010

We had two new girls from the country to-day that came in our room. They played with us and their names are Beulah and Eva Eaton. Eva is the older and she has dark hair. Beulah is the younger and she has light hair and is left-handed. I got a postal from Marshall R. to-day as he is in western Kansas. but he has sent Zella one and Bernice two. I got a compliment from Miss Starbeck and she said something nice about me that I don't remember but I like her. Zella played Basket Ball to-night. I got a letter from Florence Allen to-day and I answered it. She has had scarlet fever.
Weather -- fair & cool

Sunday, Feb 27, 1910

We went to S.S. Uncle Ed and Aunt Jennie went away to live to-day to North Platte, Nebraska. Zella went to church to-night. Georgia came over to-night. Bernice went to Junior this afternoon. Allie is here and he came to our house for dinner but he went home to-night.
Weather -- clear and quite warm

Saturday, Feb 26, 1910

I am taking correspondent lessons on the violin. I made a doll dress for Baby to-day. Bernice went to town this morning and Zella went there this afternoon. Aunt Jennie and Uncle Ed came home to Grandma's from Topeka to-day and they came here this afternoon. Zella went to the rink to-night.
Weather -- rain & colder

Friday, Feb. 25, 1910

Aunt Jennie went to Topeka to-day. We had some speaking in our room this afternoon. A few boys and girls stayed in to-night and went in the 6th grade and practiced some songs. Zella and Papa both went to the basket ball games to-night, one was between the boys of Scranton and Burlingame which the former beat and the other was between the girls of Harveyville and Burlingame which the latter beat. Our team of girls consists of Bess Miner, Beulah Griffith, Florence Schaible, Madge Harkness & Julia Oliver.
Weather -- fair & cold.

Thursday, Feb. 24, 1910

We had sewing to-day. Zella went to practice Basket Ball to-night.
Weather -- fair & cold.

Wednesday, Feb 23, 1910

I don't know whether I have said it before or not but nevertheless Emma Cones Wemple has a baby and has had it for quite a while. Eugene Miner was buried to-day and the 7th grade was dismissed and there were only nine pupils in our room this afternoon. As Aunt Jennie and Uncle Ed are going to move away, we bought their lounge and their big chair and they came up here for supper to-night. I wrote letters to Harriet and Georgia to-day and sent them. Weather -- fair & cold.

Tuesday, Feb 22, 1910

Today is Washington's birthday and the 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th grades went up in the High School and we had a program and I had to speak, but that wasn't the only thing on the program. I got two letters to-day, one from Harriet Williams and one from Georgia Fletcher. Weather--cold.

Monday, Feb 21, 1910

Eugene Miner died this morning of appendicitis. I stayed after school and rehearsed my piece to Miss Spalding. We got our physiology papers back and Ethel and I  each got 100. Weather fair & cold.

Monday, Feb 7, 1910

Today is Aunt Minnie’s 38th birthday. Bernice did not go to school today. I went to Ethel’s after school. Ethel and I went to the silver medal contest tonight and the following were in it: Vernie George, Lottie Haller, Gladys Wood, Carrie Spalding and Bess Cones. Gladys Wood got the medal. Michael Sorenson played a piece on his violin and Marshall R. sang a solo and the boys sang a quartette and the choir which consisted of Harry & Madge Harkness, Florence Schiable & Marshall R. sang several pieces. Miss Davidson, Gladys’ aunt spoke two pieces.

Weather - fair & cold.

Sunday, Feb. 6, 1910

Today is my birthday. I am 13. I got a violin from the folks. Grandma H gave me a black ribbon and goods to make a corset cover. The kids gave me two handkerchiefs. Aunt Mettie game me a doily that she made when she was a girl. None of us went to S.S. I got a postal from Marshall R. Zella stayed at Beulah’s all day.

Weather - fair & cold.

Saturday, Feb. 5, 1910

Made 3 pies this morning. Papa did not work today. Zella and Papa both went to town this afternoon. Bernice went to the L.T.L. I went to milk tonight with Papa. Zella went to the rink and stayed all night with Beulah. Uncle Jim came up and we played pinochle, mama and I beating him and papa 3 out of 5.

Weather - fair & cold

Friday, Feb. 4, 1910

We had a spelling match this afternoon. Ethel came up tonight after school and so did Uncle Jim. Ethel, Uncle Jim, Papa, Zella, and I all went to literary although we did not go together. The girls quartette and the boys quartette sang and Michael & George Sorenson played the violin and the piano.

Weather - fair & cold.

Thursday, Feb. 3, 1910

Ethel and I took our dinners again today. We had sewing today. Uncle Jim stayed here for supper. Zella went to practice Basketball again tonight. Papa did not work.

Weather - fair & cold

Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1910

Ethel & I took our dinners. Papa went out on Mr. Sinclair’s mail route because he was sick. We got our reports and the following are my grades: Spelling 98, Reading 95, Writing 93, Physiology 92, Drawing 91, History 95, Grammar 95, Arithmetic 94, Civil Government 88, Average 93, Rank 1 and Deportment 96. Ethel & I both ranked 1. I went to Ethel’s after school. Marshall Randel  came up tonight after supper.

Weather - rain turned to snow and colder.

Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1910

Papa and Uncle Jim came to visit the High School today. Uncle Jim came up tonight and played pinochle. Zella went to the Afira (sp?) house to practice basketball tonight.

Weather - fair & cool.

Monday, Jan 31, 1910

Papa didn’t work today. Uncle Jim came to visit the school today. Uncle Jim came up tonight and we played pinochle. Zella went to the Apira house to practice basketball tonight.

Weather - fair & cool

Sunday, Jan 30, 1910

Today is Billy’s birthday. He is 2. We all went to S.S. and Bernice went to Junior. Marguerite W and I went to Intermediate and church and so did Zella.

Weather - cool

Saturday, Jan 29, 1910

I went down to Marguerite W’s this afternoon and we roller skated in the house. Zella went to town this afternoon and to the rink tonight.

Weather - cold and snow

Friday, Jan 28, 1910

Miss Hepworth is getting along all right. We had a sight reading this afternoon in school. Zella went to a basketball game in Osage tonight with Lyle Miner and a crowd of others.

Weather - fair & cold

Thursday, Jan 27, 1910

We had sewing today. I went to Ethel’s after school and after she got through with the dishes she came up here. Uncle Jim came up tonight and they played pinochle.

Weather - clear & cool

Wednesday, Jan 26, 1910

I went to Ethel’s after school tonight.

Weather - clear & cool

Tuesday, Jan 25, 1910

We played speculation tonight.

Weather - partly cloudy & cool - wind changed from south to west tonight.

Monday, Jan 24, 1910

I walked home part way with Harold and he and I are going to start a new crowd (in a pig’s eye). Uncle Jim came up tonight and they played pinochle

Weather - partly cloudy & cool

Sunday, Jan 23, 1910

Beulah stayed here all night last night. We went to S.S. Beulah was here for dinner. Bernice went to Junior. Uncle Jim came up this afternoon and we played pinochle. Marguerite W. & I went to Intermediate & church and we saw a comet. Zella went to church.

Weather - partly cloudy & cool

Saturday, Jan 22, 1910

Uncle Jim got some new phonograph records and we went down and heard them this morning. Papa went to town this morning and to the Fostoria shaft this afternoon. Georgia & Edwin Hoggins came over. Mama and Zella went to town. I painted the screen on the porch and the went to town and sent Miss Hepworth a postal. When I came back Aunt Jennie and Uncle Jim were here. Mama’s cousin Will Shields has another boy. This makes 3 boys & 1 girl. Zella went to the rink tonight.

Weather - partly cloudy and cool

Friday, Jan 21, 1910

I have not heard exactly how Miss Hepworth is. Papa did not work. He went to town tonight. Zella went to Literary and to the basketball game. Uncle Jim came home.

Weather - increasing cloudiness and cool.

Thursday, Jan 20, 1910

Ethel and I forgot our sewing and so we went home at recess for it. We had sewing after recess and I started model no. 21. We played pinochle tonight. Miss Hepworth is in the hospital in Illinois with appendicitis. Papa did not work.

Weather - clear & cool

Wednesday, Jan 19, 1910

Mr. Barrow, a man we knew down in Antrum, Louisiana when we were there in 1901 came to Burlingame today. He lives in Lawrence with a wife and two boys, one Franklin age 5 and Jamie age 3. Mr. Barrow came to our house this evening for supper and spent the evening. He gave each of us girls a pencil. After supper they played whist. Papa did not work.

Weather- cold

Tuesday, Jan 18, 1910

Uncle Jim went to Topeka today. Mama and Papa went to the show tonight. Papa did not work.

Weather - cold

Monday, Jan 17, 1910

Zella and Bernice went to a lecture at the schoolhouse. Papa did not work.

Weather - cold

Sunday, Jan 16, 1910

I got up and got breakfast this morning, we went to S.S. all except Zella. Se stayed at Beulah’s until night. Bernice went to Junior this afternoon. Uncle Jim came up and we played pinochle. I did not go to church or Intermediate tonight. Mr. Knight came up tonight.

Weather - foggy and wet. 30°-40°

Saturday, Jan 15, 1910

Bernice went to town this morning and Zella went to town this afternoon and to the rink tonight. I got a letter from Florence Allen. Papa went to town tonight and they sold the Italy shaft. Zella stayed all night with Beulah and Baby, Bernice and I slept together.

Weather 30°-40°

Friday, Jan 14, 1910

Ethel and I took our dinners. We got our arithmetic and Classic papers back. I got 98 in arithmetic and a 98 in Classics. Zella went to a social tonight

Weather 18°-22°

Thursday, Jan 13, 2010

We had sewing today and I finished model no. 20. I went to Ethel’s after school to get my arithmetic. Zella went to the rink.

Weather 22°-30°

Wednesday, Jan 12, 1910

It is slippery today, just ice. Mama was sick today and Bernice stayed home this afternoon. Zella, Uncle Jim, Beulah and I went to the lecture. There were two men, one a magician and one a humorist.

Weather 22°-40°

Tuesday, Jan 11, 1910

Today is Grandma H and Uncle Billy’s birthdays. Grandma is 63 and Uncle Billy is 49. Our family and Uncle Ed and Aunt Jennie  were at Grandma’s for supper and they played the gramophone.

Weather 34°-38°. It rained.

Monday, Jan 10, 1910

We had a test in Evangeline today. Papa went to town tonight.

Weather 28°-38°

Sunday, Jan 9, 1910

I went to S.S. Grandma and Grandpa H, Uncle Jim, Aunt Jennie and Uncle Ed and Beulah were here for dinner. Bernice went to Junior. Clifford Carly came here this afternoon to take Beulah sleighing and he and Beulah stayed for supper and then went and Zella went to Baptist church. Marguerite Ward and I went to Intermediate and church. Bess Cones is our intermediate superintendent.

Weather -6°-32°

Saturday, Jan 8, 1910

Bernice and I went to town this morning and Zella went to town this afternoon. Bernice and Baby went to the Majestic. Beulah was up for supper and we all played Pitch and Beulah stayed all night. Today is Grandma M’s birthday. She is 74.

Weather 20° - 38°

Friday, Jan 7, 1910

I got a postal from Georgia Fletcher of Preston today. Papa went to town tonight. Zella went to Literary and then to a skating party tonight with Harry Wolverton.

Weather -5° - 26°

Thursday, Jan 6, 1910

Ethel and I took our dinners again today and so did Bernice. We had sewing this morning after recess and a test in Arithmetic before. Papa went to town tonight. Zella and I played Cribbage.

Weather 6 below to 18°

Wednesday, Jan 5, 1910

Ethel and I took our dinners again today. We got our reports and my grades are: Spelling 100, Reading 94, Writing 93, Physiology 94, Drawing 91, History 95, Grammar 94, Arithmetic 95, Rhetoricals 93, Average 94, Rank 1. Deportment 98. Uncle Jim came up tonight and they played cards.

weather cold - 2° below - 11°

Tuesday, Jan 4, 1910

Ethel and I took our dinners today. I wrote a letter to Florence Allen and one to Harriet Williams of Preston.

weather - the snow

Monday, Jan 3, 1910

Today is Frank M’s birthday. He is 14. We all went to school. Papa and Zella went to the musical number on the lecture course tonight.

weather - cold 14°-18°

Sunday, Jan 2, 1910

Zella, Uncle Jim, Grandpa and Grandma H & myself went to Topeka this morning on the motor to visit Aunt Minnie. Uncle Billy had to work all day. Uncle Jim, Louie, Allie & Zella went to church as it is right across the road from them. Karl Alexander was there for dinner too. We came home on the motor and Marguerite W, Ruth G & myself went to Intermediate church. Uncle Jim, Grandma & Grandpa H & Beulah were here for supper. Grandpa, Grandma M & Aunt Mettie and Angie were here for dinner. Angie went back to her school tonight.

weather - cold 14°-18°