Tuesday, July 4, 1911

We all got ready this morning & rode to town to see the auto parade. Zella got out & went for Beulah. We went up for Grandma H. I thought King's, Rogers and the Elevator floats were the prettiest. We took Grandma & Mrs. Jennings home. I stayed to dinner with Grandma, Zella at Beulah's and Bernice at Jennings. In the afternoon the folks came for Grandma & I. Mr. Curtis spoke but I didn't hear him. I saw Olive & she & I walked around awhile & then we went to the dog & pony show in the park. Then we met Mary & Irene M and we all went around to-gether. We had a dandy time. About 5:30, we all went to town where they had several races: The old man's race, a skinny man's race, fat man's race, etc. I saw my second grade teacher Mrs. Bruce (nee Arnold). About seven, Olive & I went home. She to Jennings & I to Grandma's. Bernice came to Grandma's too. After supper, Uncle Jim & I went to town. We saw a runaway: Hardy Bratton got hurt slightly. I saw Marion Hepworth & I talked to her for a long time. I certainly love her. Then, she went home and Miss Spalding & Jim Mills took me up the street where we found Bernice. Then she & I went down the street where we found the folks. Grandma M, Aunt Dell, Uncle Leon, Aunt Dell's sister Maggie McDoogle, her husband and three children were there too. I forgot to say that they had fireworks at town. Zella got a letter from Marshall R. We went up in the rink a little while.

Monday, July 3, 1911

It was 118° in the shade to-day. We kids slept on the porch to-night.

Sunday, July 2, 1911

Bernice & I drove to S.S. this morning & Ernest M was there when we got there & he tied the horse for us. Wasn't he thoughtful? Uncle Jim came out this afternoon and stayed for supper. Bernice went to Junior & stayed at Grandma's for supper. Ogilvia, Clifford & Beulah came out this evening. Our class got some Organization pins to-day.

Saturday, July 1, 1911

I finished a handkerchief to-day. It was hemstitched and I crocheted lace on it. I also started to make a pair of pants to-day. This afternoon we four girls drove to town. First we took Zella down to Beulah's and then we came thro' town and home. I guess Zella is going to the Majestic.

Friday, June 30, 1911

To-day is Lola J's birthday. I think she is six. This morning Zella & Baby drove to town and got Beth, Beulah & Lottie and brought them out here for dinner. We had our first fried chicken. I made the corset cover Aunt Minnie gave me for Xmas this afternoon. The kids stayed for supper and then Zella & Baby took them home. Bernice went to the library this afternoon and went home with the Hile's and stayed there for supper and then came home with Zella & Baby.

Thursday, June 29, 1911

Helen was out this afternoon. Zella, Bernice, Helen, Baby & I  drove to town about six oclock. I sent a card to Lola J as to-morrow is her birthday. I had quite a conflab with Murray G.

Wednesday, June 28, 1911

I sent a card to Josie yesterday. Papa & Bernice went to town this afternoon & I sent a letter to Miss S. Mary M. called me up this morning. Cecil & Lottie were out this evening a little while.

Tuesday, June 27, 1911

To-day is Helen Keller's birthday. She was born in 1880. Zella went to town this afternoon.

Monday, June 26, 1911

It rained today. First rain we've had for a long time. I washed my head. I got a letter from Miss S. She is in K.C.

Sunday, June 25, 1911

I went to S.S. this morning. Mama, papa, Baby & Grandma H went riding this afternoon. Uncle Jim came out here this afternoon and so did Beulah and Clifford. B & C stayed for supper. Georgia went home this afternoon. I was invited to a surprise at Josie Bolton's last night but I had no way of getting there so of course didn't go.

Saturday, June 24, 1911

I got a letter from Ethel B. to-day and she said that her little cousin, Paul Collins, died in April. He had the measles and pneumonia. She also said that her Aunt Lana, Paul's mother had a baby boy born in March. To-night we all went to town after going up and getting Grandma H. Georgia came over this afternoon. She is going to stay all night. I hadn't been down town very long went I saw the Mader girls and they wanted me to go with them. We went and rode on the merry go round. It is a very nice one with three horses abreast that go up and down. Then after while a young man, Charlie Reed, who was with the Mader's took us all one the ferris wheel. Then he took us on the merry go round twice. Then I left them & found papa. He & I went into the coliseum. Zella, Ogilvia, Beulah, Clifford, Lottie & Willie were there too. There were five trained dogs that walked ladders, said their prayers and walked a tight wire. One of them would do everything just backwards from the others. And it pushed a barrel along wit their feet and jumped thru hoops too. There was an orchestra there that played all the time and the cornet player was a woman. A man walked a tight wire and he also rode a bicycle on the hind wheel , front wheel, and every way imaginable. Then another man balanced a large desk with his feet and played with it up in the air with his feet. He whiled and did everything imaginable with a barrel with his feet too. About midnight was some trapeze work by two men on a large thing made of steel in the road. I saw the same stunts performed at the fair in 1908.

Friday, June 23, 1911

Zella, Baby & I drove Dolly to town this afternoon. Baby went to Miners to visit with Mabel. We stopped at Lottie's and waited until she got ready & then she went with us. Then we went down to Griffith's and waited until Beulah got ready & she joined us. We then went up to Grandma H's and then to the library & on to town. I got a tooth brush and a post card. We took Beulah home & got Baby and then went home.

Thursday, June 22, 1911

Zella and Lottie went to Osage Cy. this morning to visit Institute and came back to-night. Bernice went to Jennings this afternoon and stayed all night to-night. Aunt Bessie went home this noon.

Wednesday, June 21, 1911

We all went to town this afternoon to tell Aunt Bessie goodbye. I sent a card to Miss S. Beulah and Clifford were out a little while to-night.

Tuesday, June 20, 1911

Zella went to Street Fair to-night. I got a card from LaVera W.

Monday, June 19, 1911

To-day is Olive Buek's birthday. She is 15, I sent her a card.

Sunday, June 18, 1911

To-day is Children's Day and also D.W. Jr's birthday. He is one. Zella got a card last night from Marshall R. Bernice & I went to S.S. this morning.  Mary & Irene were both there. The children had charge of the Church Exercises. I stayed to church and sat with Irene. She introduced me to her aunt, Mrs. Will. Daniels. After dinner the whole family drove to Grandma M's. Aunt Mettie is going back East to Mass. soon. Mr. Deardorff is conducting Institute in Morton where Mama's cousin, May Holmes Sawyer, Aunt Margaret's daughter lives. Mama gave Mr. Deardorff a letter of Introduction to them. She got a letter from May the other day. She said that her oldest child, Lewis, graduates from Yale soon. They let Margaret come home from the school she was going to in April, she got so homesick. Francis is going to school this year. Their youngest child Katherine is not quite as old as Bernice.

Harry Woolverton cashed somebody else's check in Topeka and he was put in jail. I don't think he has had his trial yet. We have ten cats. One, an old grey cat, Tabby, Zell's, her three halfgrown kittens, a black one Blacky, Bernice's, a gray one, Topsy, Baby's, another gray one, Tigress, mine. Then a black one older than Tabby's kittens but not grown yet, Jet, Zell's. Old Nellie Gray, gray and white, Zell's, and her four little kittens that just came about Thursday. One, a black and gray that is mine and I think I will name it Stripe. A gray one, Zell's and two gray and whites, Bernice's and Baby's. She had a black one too but it died. Zella went to Beulah's and I suppose she is going to church. I guess I haven't said that Mr. Pratt brought us out a separator.

Saturday, June 17, 1911

Papa, Zella & I rode to town this afternoon. Zella stayed at Beulah's for supper & went to Majestic as Ogilvia comes home every Saturday night. When Papa & I got home, we discovered that we had forgotten the cream can, so Baby, papa & I rode back after it. We drove Nancy and she sure goes licketysplit. Bernice went in this afternoon to Georgia's where she stayed for supper. Then she went to practice at church.

Friday, June 16, 1911

Uncle Ed went to town early this morning for he went to Topeka on the motor. Aunt Jennie went in with Bernice when she took the milk to Grandma's. Mama, Zell, Baby & I rode in town this afternoon. (Bernice stayed at Grandma's for dinner.) Mama & Zell stayed in town & did the trading while Baby & I drove on up to Grandma H's. Uncle Jim is attending Institute in Osage. So is Ogilvia & also Johnnie Huitt. Mama got herself a black dress & Bernice a pink one.

Thursday, June 15, 1911

Zella spent to-day and to-night with Lottie as the rest of her folks went to the June picnic in Stahls Grove. Bernice, Baby & I drove Dolly and the carriage in town twice this afternoon. The first time we went to Cones for Aunt Jennie and took her out home. The next time we went for Uncle Ed. He came from Eskridge on the Alma. Uncle Ed & Aunt Jennie stayed here for supper & all night.

Wednesday, June 14, 1911

Bernice spent to-day with Jennings. She got a card from Miss Hoover who is going to the normal.

Tuesday, June 13, 1911

Billy spent to-day with us. Lottie came out this afternoon, I got a card from Miss S. So did Bernice.

Monday, June 12, 1911

To-day is Ralph Hoggin's birthday. He is 2. Uncle Jim came out this afternoon and Zella made some chocolate fudge. Papa was sick to-night and almost fainted so Uncle Jim milked. I got a letter from Florene.

Sunday, June 11, 1911

I went to S.S. this morning and stayed to church. The following people were here for dinner: Grandma H, Grandpa H, Aunt Bessie, Billy, D.W. Jr & Helen J. Uncle Jim came to B'game last night but he had to go to Lyndon to see his "lady love" and so couldn't come out here. Zella went to Beulah's this afternoon. Clifford C. came after her.

Saturday, June 10, 1911

Bernice went to Harveyville this afternoon with Aunt Bessie and came back this evening. Papa, Baby, Zella & I rode to town this afternoon. Zella stayed at Beulah's for supper and then went to the Majestic. Helen J. came out here and stayed all night to-night. I guess Miss S. is going to teach here again next year and I guess Miss Terrill's daughter Olive is going to teach in Miss Mc's place.

Friday, June 9, 1911

Bernice spent the day with Jennings.

Thursday, June 8, 1911

Cecil & Jean Miner are here pipeing [sic] the house. Bernice & Baby went to town this afternoon & I sent a letter to Florene.

Wednesday, June 7, 1911

Aunt Jennie went home this noon and Aunt Bessie went with her.

Tuesday, June 6, 1911

Aunt Jennie came to B'game last night. I am reading "The Wide, Wide World."

[I found Volume VI! It covers June 6-Dec 3 1911.]

Monday, June 5, 1911

Marshall N. has gone to Clifton, Kansas (where Miss Hepworth taught last year) to work in a telephone co. He went away without coming to see us or even telling us "goodbye". Zella has a sty.

[This is the last entry of Volume V. I can't find Volume VI, but I do have Volume VIII, which starts almost a year after this, at the end of May 1912!  -- kp 2018]

Sunday, June 4, 1911

Bernice & I went to S.S. Everyone in our class was present. Then I stayed to church with Irene and I went home to dinner with them too. We sat out in the hammock this afternoon and read our S.S. papers. Then I told her, "none but the brave -- " and tshe told me, "Lena Rivers." Of course Ernest went to see Eva this afternoon. The rest of us went to church to-night and they took me home. Bernice went to Junior this afternoon. Beulah was here for dinner and Clifford & Ogilvia came out. I like to go to Irene's. I always enjoy myself.

Saturday, June 3, 1911

Bess M. and Beulah rode out here for a little while last night. Mr. Pratt has four cows out here now and all of them have calves. Zella went to town this afternoon and I sent a letter to Marguerite W. Zella stayed at Beulah's for supper and I suppose they went to the Majestic. We all rode to town to-night. We went to Grandma's first and Aunt Bessie, etc. came home from Topeka to-night. Beulah is to stay all night with Zella to-night.

Friday, June 2, 1911

Aunt Bessie & family & Grandma H went to Topeka this A.M. & I guess Grandma came home to-night. Helen J. came out this afternoon. Mama & I picked some wild strawberries this afternoon. Cedrick kicked Papa in the leg this noon. I got a letter from Miss Starbeck.

Thursday, June 1, 1911

To-day is Homer's birthday. He is 13. Zella went to town this afternoon. We had wild strawberries for supper. Bernice & Baby stayed at Grandma's for dinner when they took the milk over this morning.

Wednesday, May 31, 1911

I went to town this afternoon. I sent a letter to Georgia and a card to Miss S. I went up to Grandma's and amused Billy & the baby until about five. Then I came home. I got a ride in with the Ross girls and rode home with Mr. Derringer.

Tuesday, May 30, 1911

To-day is Decoration Day. Papa took Zella and I to the walk, then he went back and got Mama, Aunt Bessie, Bernice, Baby, Billie & D.W. Jr. and took them to Grandma H's. Aunt Minnie, Uncle Jim and Homer came down. We all went to the cemetery except Papa. He went home and worked. We stayed at Grandma's for dinner (except Zella. She stayed at Beulah's.) then after dinner Mama, Grandma, Grandpa & I went down to the hall to hear Major Harvey from Topeka talk. I saw Miss Hepworth. Mr. Harvey spoke of a certain man in his speech and after he got thru' and the choir was singing he went down in the audience and asked this man to talk. He did, but he didn't say much. He was in the Spanish-American War. I guess Maj. Harvey was too. Papa came after us in the carriage. Aunt Minnie, Homer and Uncle Jim went back to Topeka to-night. Zella went to the Majestic.

Monday, May 29, 1911

This A.M., Papa drove Zella, Bernice & Billy & I in town to get our reports. My grades for last month were Anc. History 98, Literature 98, Algebra 100, Latin 100, My year averages were 98 in Anc. History, 99 1/2 in Algebra, 100 in Latin, 98 1/2 in English. My average for the whole term was 98 3/4. Irene gave me a little puppy & Ernest brought it in this morning. I made some candy this afternoon.

Sunday, May 28, 1911

None of us went to S.S as it was so rainy. This afternoon, Baby & Papa drove into town & got Aunt B and family and brought them out here for a while. Beulah, Clifford & Ogilvia came out too this afternoon and stayed until about 8:30. I started to comb my own hair to-day.

Saturday, May 27, 1911

Papa, Baby & I rode over to town this afternoon. Baby & I went up to see Miss S. awhile. Georgia H. was out this afternoon. I sent a card to La Vera Wagoner.

Friday, May 26, 1911

To-day is the last day of school for the grades. I went to Grandma's this afternoon and Aunt Bessie, Billie & the baby & I went to town. I mailed a letter to Claire & a card to Ruth. The Alumni was to-night in the Methodist Church. Zella served and stayed all night with Grandma H. I guess Aunt Bessie went as she graduated here.

Thursday, May 25, 1911

Aunt Bessie & Grandma went to Eskridge this a.m. and came back to-night. Zella nor I neither of us went to school as we are thru. Zella went to town this afternoon tho to decorate the opera house for commencement exercises tonight. Papa, Zella & I went to-night. The vocalist, Miss Bessie Raymond of Lawrence sang three selections accompanied by Mrs. Taylor. The pianist Miss Vera Benjamin played once so did Olive Mings. The violinist, Jessie Waller played a couple of pieces accompanied by Miss Benjamin. Mr. Zwackler gave a talk.

Wednesday, May 24, 1911

The Juniors had their program this morning. Mrs. Terrill gave a talk to the Seniors and Florence S. cried. The quartet sang and F. could hardly sing. We all went to Grandma H's for dinner except Papa. There were lots of kids in H.S. that got entirely exempted. The Freshman decoration committee, Marshall, Max, Kenneth, Lloyd, Olive, Josie, Gertrude, Irene & I had to decorate the assembly room this afternoon for class day program to-night. We started about 12:30 and finished about 4:30. Miss McC's mother was at school this afternoon. I like her real well. I saw Papa down town with the carriage and so I rode up to Grandma's with him and then we all went home. The whole family went to Class day program to-night. The graduates were: Florence, Harold D, Ogilvia, Wilbur R, Bea H, Elda K, Lula H, Charlie B, Naomi F, Lyle M & Clyde B. Harold D had valedictory. Florence had class prophecy which was very good. Norma J gave Junior response and also gave each one of the Seniors a present. To Florence she gave a sweet bunch of dock. She goes with Claiton Schenck and they call him Dock. To Harold she gave some court plaster, either to keep him from talking so much or from kissing Inez. To Charlie she gave an old coat that once belonged to Bryon. He is following Broyon's example of keeping on trying to graduate. To Naomi F she gave a bunch of hair curlers. To Ogilvia she gave a large hat box and said "I" bestow upon you Mr Ogilvia Hull, Zella M's affections. To Wilbur, who is very interested in electricity, she gave a book entitled: "Where will the birds sit when we have wireless telegraph poles?" To Bea, she gave a little Japanese parasol for she said, "a teacher's life is full of storms." To Elda, she gave a large paper key and said, "Here is the key to Charlie's heart." To Lula H she gave a large piece of green pasteboard and said "A screen to shade you from the glare of Wyatt Wilkin's auburn hair." Lyle M was given a set of twelve books. The class motto is "Climb, tho the rocks be rugged." To Clyde B she gave an old, thin, broken  cane to climb with. Mss McC sang and so did Bess & the girls' quartet. The orchestra played too.

Tuesday, May 23, 1911

We had to have original themes to-day and mine had 3335 words in it. Tommy C. couldn't believe it was original. Jean said "That's some story." Miss McC. thought it was very good too. Irene & I took our dinners. I got a letter from Florene A. Papa got a carriage yesterday. I went up to Grandma's after school to see the two little cousins of mine. They are both real sweet.

Monday, May 22, 1911

Bernice nor Baby didn't go to school to-day. It was so muddy. Zella & I took our dinners. Irene came home with me after school as she is going to spend the night with me. Zella's crowd had a reception for the boys in the crowd who graduate. They had it at our house. The following were there: Bess, Norma, Clancy, Karl B, Lyle, Mildred, Harold, Inez, Nellie, Wilbur, Lottie, Willie, Ogilvia & Zell. They boys they had it for were Ogilvia*, Lyle, Harold & Wilbur. I guess Aunt Bessie and Billie & D.W. Jr. came to-night.

*I had always assumed that Ogilvia was female! -- kp

Sunday, May 21, 1911

None of us went to S.S. this morning as it was so muddy. Uncle Ralph and family were here for dinner to-day. Bernice and I went to Intermediate to-night and from there she, Mary & I went to baccalauriat [sic]. Mr. Butler preached. Zella went too.

Saturday, May 20, 1911

Zella went to town this afternoon. She stayed for supper at Lottie's and then went to the Majestic. Bernice went to a picnic to-day. Each Latin class has a vocabulary of 150 words to learn. We had a test on them yesterday & the class averaging the highest gets a box of chocolates. I got 100 in the test.

Wednesday, May 17, 1911

The Seniors had charge of the opening exercises this morning. Mr. Schaible gave a talk. Irene, Esther & I went to a baseball gave after school between B.H.S. & business men. Result was 9 to 5 in favor of B.H.S. Zella was there too.

Tuesday, May 16, 1911

I didn't go to school to-day as I was sick.

Monday, May 15, 1911

We had another debate to-day. I was a judge for it. I got a letter from Marguerite W to-day & also a stamp picture of her. I got a ride home with Mr. Jones.

Sunday, May 14, 1911

I went to S.S. this morning and stayed to church with Irene. I got a ride home with the Cook family. Rode into town this afternoon with Papa in Grandpa M's buggy. I went up to Grandma H's. Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed came last night. Uncle Ed went back at noon and Aunt Jennie went back to-night. Bernice, Mary, Jennie K & I went to Intermediate and stayed to church. Zella went to church too.

Saturday, May 13, 1911

We all went to the field meet except Papa. Mile run, Harold Dew - first, Half mile, Willie Dew - second, 440 yd dash, Willie D - second, 220 yd dash, Ernest Michael - second, 100 yd dash, Ernest M - forth. Low Herdles - George Calkins - third, High Herdles - George C - forth, Broad jump - Ernest M - second, High Jump - Clyde Burgett - second, Pole Vault - Wilber Ross - forth, Hammer throw - Charlie Brackney - third, Discus throw - George C - third, Shot put - Charlie Brackney - first, Relay Race - George C, Harold D, Ogilvia H & Willie D - second. I went to Field meet with Irene, Ernest & Eva in their buggy. While we were down town, Miss S. beckoned for me to come over to the hotel and she wanted me to stay all night with her, so I did. I saw Mary & her mother in town. After supper, Miss S & I went over to Dr. Schenck's with Mrs. Terrill as she had a sore throat. Then Miss S & I went to the Majestic. Zella was there with Ogilvia, Beulah & Clifford. She stayed all night with Beulah. Bernice stayed all night with Georgia.

Friday, May 12, 1911

Baby didn't go to school to-day. We have four cows out here. An old black Jersey with horns which just had a little calf, an old black Mooley cow which has a calf that is quite old as it was born the 17 or 18 of April, Uncle Ralph's cow which I guess Papa will not keep as it does not pay him also has a calf. Uncle Leon's cow -- as I said before also has a calf. We have named Dolly's colt Beauty and Nancy's colt Cedrick. We also have eight little pigs born the 7th of April.

Thursday, May 11, 1911

Uncle Leon's cow that Papa has here, has a little calf. Baby didn't go to school to-day. I went down to the hotel this evening after school to get a song and we had quite a nice visit. I saw Mabel & Miss S. to-gether. I wonder how much they thought they were spiteing me.

Wednesday, May 10, 1911

I guess Mary M, Miss Mc. & Miss S. went out to Michaels to-night in King's auto. We had an awful rain & wind storm this evening. Uncle Jim, Grandma & Grandpa went to Topeka to-day and G & G came back to-night but Uncle Jim is working there. Irene asked me to come and stay all night with her to-night, but I couldn't.

Tuesday, May 9, 1911

Zella & I come home for our dinners but Bernice & Baby take theirs. We had a debate yesterday: Resolved that Burlingame should have a Carnegie library. Affirmative: Marshall and I, Negative: Kenneth & Ellen S. The judges decided in favor of the negative. Uncle Jim was out this evening. Nancy Hanks has a colt born yesterday morning. The Freshmen had their program this a.m. I sang.

Monday, May 8, 1911

I sent a letter to Ethel to-day and one to Florene too. I also sent a card to Marguerite. Aunt Jennie moved to Eskridge to-day.

Sunday, May 7, 1911

Bernice & I went to S.S. Bernice went to Junior this afternoon. Beulah, Nellie & Norma came out this afternoon and I made some fudge.

Saturday, May 6, 1911

Uncle Jim ws out here to-day. Bernice went to Helen's this afternoon. Zella went to Majestic to-night. We have all the rooms fixed except Bernice's bedroom. Grandma M came home. Uncle Stewart has an automobile.

Friday, May 5, 1911

We got our reports today. I got 100 in Algebra, 100 in Latin, 98 in English, 98 in Ancient History and 97 in Deportment. Zella & I went home for our dinners. They began to paint the house to-day, cream trimmed in brown. Ivor Davis is painting and he stays here for dinner. Irene M, Esther D & I went to the ballgame after school between B.H.S. and Commercial men. B.H.S. won 17 to 11. Esther & I rode home with Josie. She brought me clear home. Zella went to the game too. Bernice went to Fasts tonight. I got a letter from Claire B.

Thursday, May 4, 1911

We all took our dinners to-day.

Wednesday, May 3, 1911

I rode in town this morning with Papa as it was raining. I went to Grandma's for dinner & so did Bernice. Neither Zella or Baby went to school to-day. I rode home with Zella & Papa as they came to town. Papa has bought a new mare, Nancy, from Mr. Towsley. We bought two new rugs, one for the sitting room and one for Mama's bedroom. Bernice went to a party at Helen Olivers after school. The Sophomores had their program this a.m.

Tuesday, May 2, 1911

Zella didn't go to school to-day. We went to Grandma H's for dinner and we moved this afternoon. Zella & Bernice stayed into Grandma's to-night. The rest of us went out home. We had music tonight.

Monday, May 1, 1911

Bernice didn't go to school to-day. Jennie K. visited school to-day. We debated & we beat.

Sunday, April 30, 1911

I went to S.S. Aunt Jennie & I  went out to see Mrs. Minnie Davis this afternoon. Jennie Kingsley, Mary & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Zella went to church.

Saturday, April 29, 1911

Helen, Georgia, Naomi & Marie were here this afternoon. Mama, Papa & I went out to the farm. The whole family except Bernice went to town to-night. She went to Helen's to stay all night. Zella went to the Majestic.

Friday, April 28, 1911

Zella didn't go to school this morning.

Thursday, April 27, 1911

Zella stayed out of school this afternoon to decorate. The reception was to-night.

Wednesday, April 26, 1911

We had sewing to-day. The Juniors had their program and Zella & Beulah were in charge of it. Zella decorated again to-night. I got a postal from La Vern Wagoner to-day that I used to know when I was in the 2nd grade.

Tuesday, April 25, 1911

We had music to-night. Zella decorated at Olivers for the reception to-night.

Monday, April 24, 1911

I went to a surprise party to-night for Eva Eaton. When Mary & I got down to Dew's where we were to meet, all the boys except Emil and Jean had started to walk on and all the girls were there. Jean had a team and carriage. Jean & I rode in the front seat while Emil & Mary rode in the back seat. Nellie R, Gladys, Josie and Esther rode in Emil's carriage. Oscar, Marshall, Lloyd and John walked. Jean was real polite, he helped me out of the carriage. Besides those I have already named there were Ernest M, Irene M, Earl Whitman & Hettie Brackney, Eaton's cousin Walter Haslit and Vivian Montgomery. We played Miller Boy. I had Walter Haslit, Oscar, Jean and Lloyd for partners.  We also played Lemonade and Flynch. For refreshments they had doughnuts, white cake, brown cake, bananas & oranges. Going home, Oscar & Lloyd rode in the other carriage too and John & Marshall rode in our carriage. When we got home Jean brought me up to the door. It was twelve oclock when I got home.

[Here's a description of The Miller Boy game and its accompanying song:

THE MILLER BOY
Sung by: Jack Escue
Recorded in Sidney, AR 8/30/57

a recording of Mr. Escue singing and explaining the game

There was a miller boy, lived by the mill.
The mill turned around by its own free will.
Hand on the hopper and the other'n on the sack,
Ladies walk forward, gents turn back.
Sailing east, we're sailing west,
Sailing over the ocean.
Come, all you men who want a good wife,
Better be quick in the motion.

(Mr. Escue: "In this little ring game, why, each man has his partner, and they're circling around and they promenade, and there's one extra boy in the center, and he cheats a partner every time, and when he hollers be quick in the motion . . . In this ring game, when they start out, why, you have your partner, and you're promenading around the ring, and there's an extra boy in the center who cheats on a partner every time, and that throws one without a partner, and it goes on around until the ring, 'til it's finished.")]

Sunday, April 23, 1911

We all went to S.S. Uncle Jim was here for dinner. Beulah was up this afternoon. I got two letters, one from Florene and one from Georgia. Mary, Tola and I went down to Miss Palmer's to a S.S. class meeting, then we went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Zella was at church. Bernice went to church with Myra and she stayed all night with her.

Saturday, April 22, 1911

Aunt Jennie went to Eskridge this noon as Uncle Ed is working there. Zella went to town. Bernice went to Jennings this afternoon. I made some candy. Zella, Beulah, Lottie, Bernice, Helen & I went to the Majestic.

Friday, April 21, 1911

Aunt Minnie and Louie came this noon. Louie went to visit school this afternoon. They went home to-night.

Thursday, April 20, 1911

Bernice went to Jennings for dinner. I got a card from Marguerite W.

Wednesday, April 19, 1911

Aunt Jennie stayed all night with us to-night and I sang. The seniors had their program this morning.

Tuesday, April 18, 1911

We had singing to-day. Zella went to Debating club.

Monday, April 17, 1911

We had sewing to-day.

Sunday, April 16, 1911

To-day is Easter. Mama, Papa & I went out to the farm this morning. We all went to S.S, and we all went to Grandma H's for dinner. Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed were there too. Lawrence & Glenn came to see us this afternoon and then they, Baby & Papa went out to the farm. Zella & Beulah went too. Bernice went to Junior. Mr & Mrs. Bush & Edgar were up a little while this afternoon. Mary & I went to Intermediate and stayed to church. Zella went to church too.

Saturday, April 15, 1911

Bernice & Baby went to Fast's to-day (this afternoon) and Zella went to town. She went to the Majestic to-night. Bernice stayed all night with Helen. We cooked our Easter eggs.

Friday, April 14, 1911

After school I went down to Miss Starbeck's. We visited & also went walking. There was a school meeting to-day and Mama went. After that she & Zella went to town & I went to literary. I sat with Miss Starbeck. She came with Kenneth Dubois. The whole Michael family except Orville came in. So I came home with Bernice, Myra & Mabel K. Mary played. Gladys W, Marshall H, & Oscar B spoke. Zella went too & so did Uncle Jim. I guess Miss S. went home to-night. I sent cards to Ethel, Marguerite, Florene, Harriet & Ruth.

Thursday, April 13, 1911

To-night I went to town to Jarboe's. The music club met there & Mary & I served. They served cocoa & perfettos. The following were there: Inda Estep, Florence Sheldon, Lula Plyley, Olive Mings, Mrs. Millie Pratt, Miss Thompson, Mrs Elsie Brackney & Fanny J. I got home about 10:30. Miss Thompson played. Elsie & Olive played a duet & Miss Sheldon spoke a piece.

Burlingame High School 1911/1912

This is a photograph of the 10th, 11th, and 12th grade at Burlingame High School during the 1911-1912 school year. Zella, a senior, is at the top left, in the center of the window in a dark dress. Winifred, a sophomore, is in the front, standing, just to the left of the pipe, also in a dark dress. 

Incredibly, she was also able to identify nearly everyone, when she was putting albums together in the 1970's. Of course, lots of the people mentioned in her diaries are pictured here! 

Wednesday, April 12, 1911

Uncle Jim came last night. The Freshmen had their program this morning. Mr. Holcombe gave us a talk. Miss McCurdy played, Lloyd spoke  and I sang. We had sewing this afternoon. We had an awful wind & rain storm to-night.

Tuesday, April 11, 1911

We had music to-night. Zella & I went back to tow after school & got me some pumps. We went to the hotel to practice over some pieces as I am going to sing tomorrow morning.

Monday, April 10, 1911

We had sewing to-day after which Miss Starbeck & I went out to Tarry's woods for flowers.

Sunday, April 9, 1911

I went to S.S, and Mary and Lola came up this afternoon. Aunt Jennie & Uncle Ed were up a little while too. Mary & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Beulah came up this afternoon & she & Zella went to church.

Saturday, April 8, 1911

We got our reports yesterday & I got 98 in Anc. History, 98 in English, 99 in Algebra, 100 in Latin & 95 in Rhetoricals & 97 in deportment. Zella went to town this afternoon. Bernice & Baby went out to the farm. Zella & I went to the Majestic tonight. Beulah went with us.

Friday, April 7, 1911

Yesterday was Louie's birthday. She was 20. Mary H was here for dinner. After school to-night I walked down the hill with Mary. We met her mother at Irene's and we all went to the millinery store. I saw Mrs. Howe's baby. Then Eva & I went down to gymnasium. We didn't practice & I went to the hotel & visited with Miss S a while. She took me down the street and I saw Mary & Tola and Tola & I went home. Bernice is in a fan drill in an entertainment at the Baptist church to-night. Miss Starbeck trained them. Baby & I went to milk with Papa.

Thursday, April 6, 1911

Aunt Jennie & Grandma H ere up this afternoon. The kids had a surprise on Helen tonight after school as it is her birthday. Mary & I went to town after school. Mary H. Stayed all night with Bernice to-night. Uncle Billy came this evening and stayed from one train to the next. Zella went to inspection to-night and Allie was there.

Wednesday, April 5, 1911

We had sewing to-night. Mary came up after school to get me to help her with Algebra.

Tuesday, April 4, 1911

We had music to-night. Zella went to Debating club tonight and I made some candy.

Monday, April 3, 1911

We had sewing this afternoon. To-day is election. Mr Pringle was elected Mayor. The following are the councilmen: Mr Iman, Mr Gulbrandsen, Mr Fogwell, Mr S. Smith & Mr Sellards. Grandpa H. is Police Judge.

[Remember that the 19th Amendment granting all women the right to vote did not pass until 1920. Kansas was apparently quite progressive on this issue. -- kp]

Kansapedia article on Women's Suffrage

Sunday, April 2, 1911

We didn't get up very early this morning. We went to church & stayed to S.S. After that Miss S came home to dinner with me. Aunt Jennie came up this afternoon & Zella & Miss S went home about four. Bernice went to Junior. She, Papa, &I went out to Dolf Buek's in the buggy for some potatoes. After we came home Bernice went to the Jennings, Aunt Jennie, Mama, Baby & Papa rode out to the farm. Mary came up & she & I went to Intermediate. We didn't stay to church.

Saturday, April 1, 1911

When I got up this morning, I discovered I was dead. April Fool! Bernice went on a picnic to-day with Hazel Y. The little Belch girls were up this afternoon. Zella went to town. I am going to stay all night with Miss Starbeck to-night. She is going to sped the evening with Sorensens so I went down there about nine. May Greene was there too. Michael took her home & George took Miss Starbeck & Lucille took me. Miss S & I didn't sleep much to-night.

Friday, March 31, 1911

I guess our class colors are pink and green. Emma Hoover was up this evening after school. Mary went out home to-night. Bernice, Esther D & I went to Literary to-night. Zella was at Literary too.

Thursday, March 30, 1911

We had gymnasium to-night. Mary came up to-night after supper. Bernice went to Presbyterian church to dinner with Helen.

Wednesday, March 29, 1911

We had sewing to-night. After sewing I went with Miss Starbeck down to the baptist church to hear the kids practice their drill. Helen stayed all night with Bernice to-night.

Tuesday, March 28, 1911

I got a letter from Ethel B. We had music to-night and also an awful sleet & snow storm which didn't stay on very long.

Monday, March 27, 1911

We rode to school this morning. We had sewing & I stayed to dinner with Irene.

Sunday, March 26, 1911

Papa, Bernice, Uncle Jim & Zella went out to the farm this morning. Bernice & I went to S.S. After S.S. I went out home with Irene. We went home with Ernest in the buggy. We had a dust storm this afternoon and Irene & I went over to Old Mrs. Michael's. I stayed all night with Irene and had a good time.

Sunday, March 26, 1911

Papa, Bernice, Uncle Jim & Zella went out to the farm this morning. Bernice & I went to S.S. After S.S. I went out home with Irene. We went home with Ernest in the buggy. We had a dust storm this afternoon and Irene & I went over to old Mrs. Michael's. I stayed all night with Irene and had a good time.

Saturday, March 25, 1911

Uncle Jim came home. Bernice went out to Mary H's this afternoon & Zella went to town. Zella went to Majestic to-night.

Friday, March 24, 1911

Bernice stayed all night with Helen last night and this afternoon she & Georgia went out to visit Superior. I went to town and mailed a letter to Ms. Starbeck. Beth H. came up this afternoon & I made some taffy. Mama went down to Mrs. Welch's and Zella went to town.

Thursday, March 23, 1911

To-day is Uncle John's birthday. Grandma H. has been sick for several days. Bernice went to Helen's to spend the day. Zella rode out to No. 25 with Ogilvia to visit this afternoon. Baby went out to Grandma M's and I went to town. I sent a letter to Ethel. I weigh only 90 lbs.

Wednesday, March 22, 1911

We are going to have a vacation to-morrow & next day. I went to sewing class to-day. Zella made some dandy candy to-night. Miss Starbeck went home. So did Mary.

Tuesday, March 21, 1911

We had music this evening and then Mary & I went up to Sorenson's to practice some music. Zella went to Debating club to-night.

Monday, March 20, 1911

I got a letter from Claire Buek to-day. I went to sewing class after which Miss Starbeck & I went out walking. It is very warm to-day.

Sunday, March 19, 1911

Papa & Baby went out to Rowlins this morning to get a hog. We already have one. Zella, Bernice, & I went to S.S. I went down to Mary's this afternoon. Zella, Beulah, Clifford & Ogilvia went out riding. Mary & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Bernice ent to church too. I got a letter from Florene to-day.

Saturday, March 18, 1911

Bernice & Papa went to the farm this morning. Mama, Papa, Baby & I went out there this afternoon. Zella went to town and Mary H. was up. Bernice made some candy and our little chickens began to hatch. I got a letter from Ethel B. Zella went to Majestic to-night.

Friday, March 17, 1911

To-day is St. Patrick's day. I stayed after Latin class to-day. Mary went home to-night. I went down to Miss Starbeck's to-night after school. I surely treated her shamefully and I don't see how she can ever like me again. I love her as well as I ever did if not better. Poor Miss Starbeck! She went home to-night. Zella went to rink to-night.

Thursday, March 16, 1911

Didn't stay after Latin class to-day. We had gym to-night. Mary & I stayed a short time. Miss Starbeck, Lottie & Nellie F. came up our way to-night and as I was walking along Miss Starbeck came and talked to me and wanted to know what was the matter with me. She seems to be really hurt.

Wednesday, March 15, 1911

I didn't stay to kiss Miss Starbeck after Latin class to-day nor did I go to sewing class. The Freshmen had their program to-day. Eva & Josie had charge of it. Josie spoke, the boys sang, Florence played & Miss Starbeck told a story.

Tuesday, March 14, 1911

We had music to-day. Mary & I went with Olive to Dews after supper from where we went to a surprise on Lloyd. Those there were: Lloyd, Esther, Emil, Irene, John, Mary, Marshall, Me, Jean, Olive, Oscar, Eva, Ernest, Beulah & Fred C. At first we played Drop the Handkerchief, then Run, Sheep, Run. Then we went in an played "Show". Went to show with Emil, John, Marshall, Ernest & Jean. Emil took me home from the corner. Had a dandy time.

Monday, March 13, 1911

Went to Sewing class to-day. Uncle Guy came up this morning.

Sunday, March 12, 1911

Zella & the rest of us went to S.S. Uncle Jim went home this noon. Beulah & Mary came up this afternoon. Mama, Papa & Baby went to Rowlins to get a pig this afternoon. Bernice went to Junior, Mary & I went to Intermediate and stayed to church. Zella was at church too.

Saturday, March 11, 1911

Uncle Jim came home. Zella went to Majestic to-night. I wrote to Ethel B. I made some candy this afternoon and Zella went to town.

Friday, March 10, 1911

We got our reports and the following are my grades: Anc. History 97, Literature 98, Latin 100, Arg. 99, Deportment 97. Mary Shaw started to school Monday. She is in our Latin class. Recited my piece to Miss Starbeck after school. Mary & I went to Literary. Mama, Bernice & Myra B went too. So did Zella. I spoke for the last time this year. Helen Harkness spoke and so did Marshall. The band played and Bess M sang. Mary & I took Esther home.

Thursday, March 9, 1911

Papa started to dig the cellar for our house out to the farm. Baby is sick.

Wednesday, March 8, 1911

WARNING: This post contains offensive language and a description of a minstrel show. I believe it is better to acknowledge the participation in and attitudes toward these events than to edit them out of our history. --kp


The Sophomores had their program this morning. We had sewing this evening. I waled down the hill with Miss Starbeck. We went to The Redmen's hall to get some combs Miss Starbeck had left there last night. I suppose I will remember a certain little corner screened off from the rest with only one chair in it. Mary & Irene & I and the rest of us except Zella & Bernice went to the Home Talent Minstrel to-night. Zella was in it. There was a chorus of girls blacked up and dressed in white besides eight end men who were: Lucille Sorensen, Madge, Florence, Marian, Marshall R, Harry H, Carl S, & Dudley R. They cracked jokes and sang and Marian & Lucille jigged. There were several n___ recitations and Helen Harkness spoke an Irish piece, dressed as an Irishman. Harry Harkness sang and "acted". Pet Stoddard was dressed as an African with Harold S and Mr. & Clarence C accompanying him with snare drum, clarinet & bass drum. Harold and Clarence were dressed as little Fiji Islanders. He sang a parody on Casey Jones about Mr. Cavenaugh and his auto. He was encored about five times. Bernice stayed all all night with Helen J.

Tuesday, March 7, 1911

We had music to-night. I got a letter from Ethel Boger.

Monday, March 6, 1911

We had sewing to-day.

Sunday, March 5, 1911

Bernice & Baby & I went to S.S. Bernice & Baby went to Junior. Beulah stayed all day and she & Zella went to Baptist church. Mary came up this afternoon and she & I went to Intermediate & stayed to church. Fine night.

Saturday, March 4, 1911

Zella went to town this afternoon. The rest of the family & Mira Bush went out to the farm in the wagon. Came back on a load of hay. Zella & Beulah went to Majestic. Beulah stayed all night here. Snow is all gone.

Friday, March 3, 1911

We had a quiz in Latin this morning. The Freshmen got their quarter holiday to-day & I went down to see Miss Starbeck as she is going home to-night. Was with her for about n hour. I got 100 in Latin test. Zella went to Majestic with Ogilva.

Thursday, March 2, 1911

Today is Papa's birthday. He is 40. Mama gave him a book and we kids gave him some cuff buttons & Grandma H gave him a tie. I sent a card to Harriet W. To-day was our last day for Arithmetic.

Wednesday, March 1, 1911

We had sewing to-day. I sent a letter to Florence. Juniors had their program. It was real good.

Tuesday, Feb 28, 1911

We had music to-night. It snowed to-day.

Monday, Feb 27, 1911

We had sewing to-day. I got a card from Harriet W. I got 97 in both English and History quizzes.

Sunday, Feb 26, 1911

Bernice & Baby & I went to S.S. Grandma & Grandpa H came home this noon and they & Uncle Jim stayed here to dinner. I went down to see Miss Starbeck this afternoon. Nothing now could cause me to like Miss Starbeck any less for I have become so attached to her. I would like to fill pages in telling how much I love her but I cannot find words to tell it. I stayed with her until about 5:30. I got a letter from Florence Allen to-day. Mary & I went to Intermediate and church at the Baptist We walked there with Murray G. Mrs. Zehner, a temperance woman, talked at church. It was fine. She was a very large woman and quite pretty. Bernice went too with Georgia. Zella went too "in the usual way". We set the incubator to-day.

Saturday, Feb 25, 1911

Uncle Jim came home to-day. Grandma and Grandpa H. went to Topeka this morning, so of course Uncle Jim stays with us. Aunt Jennie was up this afternoon. Bernice went down to Helen's. Zella went to town.

Friday, Feb. 24, 1911

Literary to-night. I didn't go. Zella did though.

Thursday, Feb 23, 1911

We had gymnasium to-night. Zella went to practice for a minstrel to-night after supper. Aunt Jennie was here this afternoon. Snow is about all gone.

Wednesday, Feb 22, 1911

Today is Washington's birthday. We had sewing to-day. At noon four n_____s, one woman and three men, sang to us. Zella has a large boil on the side of her head. She was picking it to-night but couldn't see it very well so I said I would do it and I had just got started when I fainted. Zella and Bernice went to the Baptist social to-night. The seniors had a program today -- a talk by Mr. Schaible and instrumental duet by Babe Ross and Inez Duckworth.

Tuesday, Feb 21, 1911

We had a program in H.S. this afternoon. The four grades came up and the following were on the program. Rec: Fred Cones, Rec: Ruth Burgett, Rec: Myrtle Allegre, Rec: Marshall Harkness, Rec: Polly Kelleher. Boys Quartette sang and also girls quartet. Essay: Clyde Burgett, Flag drill by twelve girls, speech: Mrs. L. B. Smith, Presentation of flags to each room by Mrs. Newman, speech of acceptance: Mr. Deardorff. Songs: America and Star Spangled Banner by school and Flag salute by each grade separately. The following people received the flags: Alonzo Dutton, Eighth Grade, Glenn Vail, Seventh Grade, Leslie Neider, H.S., Almon Doty, Fifth, and Ralph Sellards, Sixth.

Mary and I went to Debating club to-night. So did Zella and Beulah and also Misses Starbeck, McCurdy and Anna Pratt. They had a trial. Clyde Burgett being the accused. Michael Sorensen was judge, Marshall K and Lyle M were the defendant's attorneys and Harold Dew and Wilbur Ross were prosecuting witnesses and George C and Charlie B and Clyde were defending witnesses. He was said to be innocent by the jury who were Evan Morgan, Earnest Michael, Earl Whitman, George Strunk, Marshall Harkness and Carl Bolton. Mary and I took Anna P home.