These are transcriptions of my grandmother's journals and writings from different points in her life from her girlhood diaries in Kansas in the early 1900's to her later years.
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.
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.
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