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.