Friday, June 21, 1912

Aunt Bessie's baby came on the 19th. Howard called me up this morning and wants me to go on a hayrack ride tonight out to Ernest M's. I started to read "David Copperfield" and took a nap this afternoon. It stormed about the time I woke up and after it was over Howard called up (to tell me they weren't going I suppose). Zella came home tonight. Bernice was at Rafter's all day and stayed all night too.

Thursday, June 20, 1912

It is about 5:30. Mama & Baby spent the day with Grandma H. Bernice & Aunt Lulu went over to town this afternoon. Uncle Ralph, Glen & Dorothy came out & entertained the kids while Uncle Ralph helped Papa and Uncle Jim with the alfalfa hay. Mary called up to see if I had gotten out of my bad humor yet. ha! ha! We head today that Aunt Bessie had another baby. Don't know when it came or what sex it belongs to. I sprained my foot this afternoon

Wednesday, June 19, 1912

Today is Olive's sixteenth birthday. Howard called me up to see if I had gotten over my bad humor. I told him I would try to and he said "Try?" and I saw, "Well, then, I will." and he said that was better. However, I haven't felt very good all day. I read Aikenside today. Was O.K.

Tuesday, June 18, 1912

Today is D.W. Melton Jr.'s second birthday. I didn't feel very well today. Howard called me up & Jean, Mary, he & I are going to Buek's tonight in a carriage. Aunt Lulu was down this afternoon & she & Uncle Jim were here for supper. We four kids didn't get out there in time to see Olive surprised -- if she was. The kids there were: Olive, Gertrude, Max, Glenn, Marie Buek, Helen Jennings, Helen Haller, Mae Cain, Frank Haller, Joe Haller, Laura & Kay Smith, Ernest Wise, Alice Cleland, Irene, Esther, Josie, Gladys, Mary, Oscar, Eugene, Arthur R., Charlie A., Lloyd, Marshall, Jean, Howard, Kenneth T. & I. The boys started to play pool and we girls took the balls away from them and then we played wink 'em. Then ice cream & cake were served. Then the boys found the balls and most of them went back and played pool. Mary & I were upstairs talking to Eugene. We went into the bedroom & he turned out the light and put his arms around both of us. I thought he wanted Mary, so I said "I think I am the wrong one" and left. Pretty soon they came out and Mary left & Eugene & I sat down on the lounge and _____! He said that he saw a note I wrote to Chet which said that I loved him (Eugene) a little bit & Howard a whole lot. I almost believe it is the other way. Olive & Emil were together all evening and Oscar & Alice Cleland ditto. I wish Howard had seen Eugene & I on the lounge. ha! ha! I was mad going home at Howard but I couldn't help it. I didn't want to kiss him when he had smoked a cigarette. I did it anyway. Je gave me a picture of the band boys for which I thank him. I like Arthur Rogers, admire Joe Haller, love Howard and worship Eugene Sellards now!

Monday, June 17, 1912

We got up this morning and went to breakfast. On our way home Zella walked with Ethel Schoepflin & I walked with Stokes. We went on up town to the P.O. Then when we got back we three went to the depot & it started to rain. Stokes took us on the train & told us goodbye & went away whistling "Everybody's doin' it," I wonder if I shall ever see him anymore. I sincerely hope so. We didn't have to wait long at Osage for our train & Papa was at Burlingame depot to meet us. It was raining fearfully. I laid down all afternoon. Howard called me up. Zella got ready & went to Topeka tonight. Read "Andy Jordan."

Sunday, June 16, 1912

Bernice & I drove to S.S. Mary & Mabel both were there. Then I came home and Zella & I went to the depot as I am going to Lyndon with her to get her things. We went past Hull's I got introduced to Bob Hull. In Osage, on our way to the M.P. depot, we saw Lillian Long, one of the Institute girls. She took us to her sister's house to stay until train time. Her sister etc. had gone "Fishing." Lillian goes with Harold Dew. She took us over to the depot. I think she is real nice & I like her. When we got to Lyndon depot, it as sprinkling so we took the hack to Mrs. Cowan's where Zella is staying. I think Mrs. Cowan is a lovely woman. Her daughter, Mrs. Vandevort lives with her, with her son Maurice. He is an awful sweet little fellow and thinks the world of Zella. Stokes Dodson was the only "boarder" at Cowan's. He has been "going with" Zella during Institute. He lives in Carbondale and I think he is "O.K." We three went to supper about six at Schoepflin's. On our way from supper, we saw Roy Jenson & Zella introduced me to him. He is positively the craziest kid (man) I ever saw. He got us some peanuts and pretty soon went to bed. I felt lonesome because while Maurice wasn't on the porch with us, all Stokes could see was Zella. Everyone seems to think everything of Zel. It rained awful hard late tonight. They had Children's Day exercises at Havana (as well as town) today. Bernice went out, in my place, I guess.

Saturday, June 15, 1912

Zella got a letter today from Superintendent Eby of Shawnee Co. saying that she would have to attend Institute at Topeka. Zella & I went to town this afternoon. I saw Josie & Alice Cleland & I went around with them. Josie is going to have a surprise for Olive Tuesday Eve. & I went with her to invite Jean, Lloyd & Howard. Then I went over to Mabel's & she brought me to town where I saw Bernice with the buggy and so came home. Ogilvia brought Zella home from town and then came out again after supper.

Friday, June 14, 1912

Zella came home tonight. Mama & I went up to Aunt Lulu's this afternoon. Baby & Bernice went to the library.

Thursday, June 13, 1912

It rained early this morning. I think today is Elma F's birthday. Bernice, Baby & Papa were up to Uncle Jim's this afternoon. Uncle Ed & Aunt Jennie ditto. Uncle Ed clipped Uncle Jim's hair and Aunt Lulu didn't like it so she & the Kid stayed here while Uncle Jim took Ed & Jennie home.

Wednesday, June 12, 1912

Today is Ralph Hoggin's third birthday. Bernice & I went to town this afternoon. I wore my pink dress, white hat and bag. Imagine how cute I looked! I saw Mabel & went a piece with her down to her grandmother's. She was quite hilarious. I told her my affairs -- in fact made her my confidante -- to please her and satisfy myself. I saw Howard and talked to him. He wants us & Harold & Olive (if she is willing) to go riding some night this week. D___ it! There is nothing to go to in this town and the folks won't let me go riding. They might if it hadn't been for my "Diary." I got me some white canvas slippers, and I weigh 95 lbs. I saw Niels J. I guess a crowd of the boys are going to Lyndon tonight to a dance. Aunt Lulu was down this afternoon. Bernice and I started to read "Oliver Twist." I have read it before.

Tuesday, June 11, 1912

I got a card from Vera G. and a letter from Dorothy S. Of course, Mama had to read them! Ugh --------------. I started some tatting today. Aunt Lulu was down this evening.

Monday, June 10, 1912

Howard called me up today -- first time since Friday. His voice was "music" to my ears! My prayer tonight was: "Oh, God, all I ask is that I may have Howard's love and that someday I may be his wife."

Sunday, June 9, 1912

It rained all day again today. I made some candy this afternoon. Baby, Bernice & I wrote letters to Zella & just to think! I had to red my letter aloud so I didn't get to tell Zella anything I wanted to. I don't get to see anyone to tell them my joys, troubles, etc. and I can't write them because Mama is bound she shall read every letter I get or send Oh!!!!!!!

Saturday, June 8, 1912

It rained this afternoon. I got a letter from Delia Cooke today which caused Mama to give me a lecture. I know its cowardly but nevertheless I wish I was dead! Bernice & I started to read "Old Curiousity Shop".

Friday, June 7, 1912

I made an envelope bag today (for Zella), and Mama and I made me a white hat. I got a letter from Viola Shadeli. Bernice & Baby went over to Grandma's for cherries.

Thursday, June 6, 1912

Bernice and Baby went to town this afternoon and while they were gone, Edith Fast and Mary Hile came out. We three went over to the orchard with Mr. Pratt and ate mulberries. When we got back, Bernice and Evelyn Rafter were there. We all went over into the pasture for strawberries, and Edith and I went over and looked at the graves. I read Dorothy South last week and Our Bessie this week.

Wednesday, June 5, 1912

Zella got another spoon the other day from Uncle Guy's folks. There was quite a storm this p.m. about four or five. We got a letter from Zella.

Tuesday, June 4, 1912

I walked out to Havana this afternoon to practice as Gertrude B. wants me to sing there Children's Day, next Sunday. The kids there were Laura Smith, Bertha Smith, Anna Smith, Laura Hamlin, Gertrude Buek, Olive B., Marie B, Esther, Alvin & Jessie Rogers, Mae Cain, Helen Haller, Carrie Crumb & Mildred "Somebody". I stopped at Bueks on my way home. Claire B. and her friend Miss Thompson were there, so I got a ride home. It sprinkled some this afternoon and rained tonight.

Monday, June 3, 1912

Zella and Lottie went to Lyndon this noon to attend Institute. Aunt Minnie & Louie were out this afternoon and they and Aunt Lulu stayed for supper. Howard & I went to the Band concert at the park tonight. I know I never shall love anyone like I love Howard. He is everything to me and the idea of Mama trying to make me quit "being so familiar with him" I can't help it, I tell you, I love him!!!! and I'm pretty sure he l_____ likes me. He took Max's tie pin away from me so I took his.

Sunday, June 2, 1912

I went to S.S. this morning Mabel was there. I stayed to church with Irene. Mr. Schaible read his resignation and the congregation had a meeting to decide whether or not to keep him. However they didn't decide but are going to in two weeks. I saw Louie at S.S. She came with Claire. We all went to Grandma's for dinner. Those there were: Grandpa, Grandma H, Uncle Billy, Aunt Minnie, Louie, Allie, Homer, Papa, Mama, Zel, me, Bernice, Baby, Uncle Ed, Aunt Jennie, Uncle Jim, Aunt Lulu and "kid". After dinner I went to the P.O. and got a letter from Helen Symons. Ogilvia was out tonight & Clifford and Beulah were too, a little while.

Saturday, June 1, 1912

Today is Homer's fourteenth birthday and he was out this afternoon. Aunt Minnie, Allie, Louie and Homer are all here and Uncle Billy is coming too. Bernice and Zella both went to town. Miss S. entertained the Senior girls, so Homer, Baby and I went over in the pasture and picked strawberries and told secrets. I told him that Howard called me a "Lovin' Little Dickens". Quite a name isn't it? Aunt Lulu was down this afternoon with "The Kid." Mama and Papa & Zel all went to the Alumni Banquet. tonight. Ogilvia brought Zella home and he gave her a very pretty locket for a graduation present. Homer stayed all night with us and we went up to Aunt Lulu's awhile this evening. Homer is a fine boy, all right.

Friday, May 31, 1912

Zella got several more graduating presents today. A coin purse from the Woodbury girls, a ten dollar gold piece from Aunt Kate & Uncle Greeley, two beauty pins with "Zella" on them from Uncle Stewart and a dutch collar pin from Aunt Bessie and spoons from Uncle Jim, Uncle Ralph and Clifford & Lena Denny. I went to Commencement exercises with Howard. Lottie got the scholarship, what do you know about it, and Zella got second. Zella came home with Ogilvia. The rest of the family went of course. We went for our reports today Miss S. and I had quite a confidential talk. She didn't like to have me "spoon" but when she found out that I really loved Howard, she told me to keep on loving him. I told her and Miss Terrill goodbye. My general average for the year is 99 7/45.

Thursday, May 30, 1912

We kids went to the schoolhouse at nine, and all the schoolchildren marched to the cemetery in a body as it is Decoration Day. Mama and Papa and Uncle Jim and Aunt Lulu went too. I was with Olive and Josie. I saw Elma F. and she kissed me. I took Max B's tie pin from Glenn. It is awful pretty. Mama, Papa, Baby and I went to Grandma M's for dinner. After dinner, I went down to Jennings whee Olive was and she introduced me to her Aunt Mary, Mrs. Filley, Elma's father's wife. Olive and I went to Bolton's and Josie and Cecil went with us and we went down to Duttons. I went to see Mabel. Poor Girl! She introduced me to her Aunt Lottie. She is very sweet. Alonzo is the first dead person I ever saw but he looked natural. When we got up town we saw Mr. Young with Bolton's auto, so we all got in and went to Scranton. O, that road! It reminds me of so many things. In the auto there were Mr Young, his little stepson, Robert White, Harry Burns, his little girl, Elsa May, Cecil, Josie, Olive and I. When we got to town, we went up to the church to the funeral. Mr. Young took us out to the cemetery in the car, and e walked back as far as Jennings. There, Olive and I got in Buek's rig and rode home. Ogilvia, Clifford and Beulah were out tonight, and Beulah stayed all night. Zella got a book from Myrtle R.

Wednesday, May 29, 1912

I went over to town for the kids this afternoon. I talked to Ralph B. and he failed in Algebra. Abbie and Oscar both passed. Zel got a book from Aunt Sady. The Seniors gave their play to-night. I went with Howard. The rest of the family (besides me, I mean) were there too. It was just fine. Zella, Fred S., Earl W., Lucille, George C., Julia, Willie, Lottie, Bss, Clancy and Madge were the best but they all did splendidly. Lucille (dressed up as a man) and Madge sang "When eyes like yours look into eyes like mine" between acts and Helen Harkness spoke too. Ogilvia brought Zella home of course.

Tuesday, May 28, 1912

I took Zella to town this morning and saw Howard. There were two fires this a.m. and also Alonzo Dutton was drowned. He was out to Watson Montgomery's. Grandma H. gave Zella three little shirt waist pins with "Z" on them and Uncle John is going to give Zel her transportation down to Oklahoma City to visit. Zella went to a reception tonight given by Mr. Deardorff for the Seniors. Emma Hoover stayed all night with Bernice.

[This is the start of Volume VIII. I have a transcription done by cousin Kay, probably in the 1980's. Kay (Frances Kay Hauser Magis Allen) was the daughter of Bernice and was about a year older than my mom, both of them born to their mothers in their forties. Especially because my mom's siblings were so much older than she was [as was Kay's half-brother Ed Poole], they always had a close bond.

I don't know where the two volumes that cover the year from June 1911-May 1912 are, I hope that maybe they are in storage in Seattle. Even from the first few entries, it's clear that Winnie has matured and Zella has just graduated from high school. --kp]

May 4, 1912 -- Ogilvia Hull's 19th birthday