Delaware County, NY Genealogy and History Site
First Januray after we moved to Walton, I commenced keeping a diary in this book.
Commencing January 1st, 1890
Sarah J. D. Signors diary
Wednesday
New Years day, George and I were invited and went over to Brother Andrews, with Willards folks and Mr. Ramsy, Minister and his Wife and 3 Daughters. All of our Brothers and Sisters were invited there, but for some reason did not come. Julia too was invited but she went over to Lucys with other company for a visit. It was a little unpleasant out, raining a little, and quite hard winds most of the day.
2d. Thursday some rainy, but part of the day pleasant sunshiny and warm. I called to see Allie Dan she was sick abed. Pa worked cutting wood on Tacy. I carried Allie some grout, she thought it tasted good, also Mary, a mess of rootabagoes.
3d. Friday. To day I recd a letter from Darius. Julia came home from Lucy's today to dinner. Alex Tweedie eat dinner with us. Its been a pleasant day. Tonight Pa has gone to the village with some eggs for me.
4th. Saturday. A very pleasant day and warm. Mrs. Haverly and her children have been here for a visit. 5th. Sunday a rainy day, warm. I at home.
6th. Monday a rainy day, warm. I washed.
7th. Tuesday pleasant, warm. Julia sick - not go to school. Alice and Cora are sick, I have been over to see them. Mary gave me some sweet milk and buttermilk. I made some pumpkins pies, 2 apple pies. Alice White called to see Julia. In the evening, Pa, and Julia went to see Lavern White he is sick.
8th. Wednesday pleasant forenoon, but cold and snowy in the afternoon. an inch perhap before dark. I have written to Charley.
9th Thursday has been quite cold, snowed a little. I made bread, wrote to Darius. Received a letter from him. He is sick with the Grip. Finished reading John Halifax book through. Made fried cakes
Jan. 10th. Friday has been warm, snowed a litle. I called to see Mrs. White as Lavren was sick, then called at Brothers to see the sick, all are poorly, that is the girls, and Mary. Julia has gone to the village to stay the night so as to go on the train to Sidney to the Teachers examination. I wrote to Gertrude Hotchkiss.
11th. Saturday rather cold with rain and hail.I have been here with Pa, alone only Brother Willard called in the evening. Pa fixed the outside door to the woodshed and carried eggs to the village for me.
12th. Sunday. Very warm and pleasant. Pa and I went to church. Julia came home to dinner with us. I called Ellen Tacy, she is sick.
13th. Monday very warm and pleasant. Washed and dried our clothes. rec'd a letter from Darius, he is some better but not out of danger. rec'd a letter from Lucy and Winifred Called at Brother Willard to see the girls, and Mary who is sick; are some better. Julia came home to night sick she rode up with G. Tacy
14th. Tuesday cold all day but pleasant. Julia is better to night, how glad we are. Ellen Tacy had the Dr. and is not better.
15th. Wednesday rained most all day. Pa drawed with the Pony some wood from Willards, an old rotten Maple tree he had cut.
16th. Thursday cold, and windy, snowed some.
17th. Friday cold but pleasant. Frank Dan fetched our quarter of Beef to us, a hind quarter. Fred Hubble ate supper with us.
18th. Saturday. A very pleasant day but quite cold sunshining. Uncle Eliphalet and Wife and Samuel Hotchkiss and Wife and Daughter here visiting and Horace Smith here to dinner.
19th. Sunday a very pleasant day no snow to be seen.
20th. a rainy day, cold.
21th.. Tuesday. a very bright pleasant day. we washed and dried our clothes
22d. Wednesday a very cold day though pleasant. Charley Signor came from home here this morning before we had our breakfast. came to fetch the Wagon Pa bought of him. charged us $2 for fetching it over. So it cost us $10 ten dollars.
23d. Thursday a very cold day, snowed some. I have made a pair of fine Pillows cases put wide edging on them. Pa has been for the first and drew a drag of wood here with our Pony. Carrie Sines came home with Julia to stay the night
24th. Some warmer, Snowed some to day. Snow is 3 inches deep. Pa chopped some wood here that he drawed with the Pony. I have made a fine sheet, and done some mending, and baked bread, besides the daily routine.
Jan. 25th. Saturday. a very pleasant day, and some warmer, so its some muddy. Pa and I went over to see how Andrew folks were, and then made a visit to Uncle Darius Dans. got a letter from Darius. He is better, and has gone to work. Flora Frost visited us, and eat supper and stayed till bed time. Willard and Mary was here in the evening
26th. Sunday. What a warm pleasant day, quite muddy to-day. Pa, Julia and I went to church, stayed to class, had an excellent sermons by Rev. Ramey and after a good class meeting. Ida Smith came home with Julia to dinner. I sent D. a letter by Frank Dan. Brother Andrew amd Wife were in the class, the first I ever saw them there.
27th, Monday. a rainy morning, but afterwards pleasant so we washed and dried clothes out of doors. Julia had been home all day indeed its a treat for me. I baked bread, and we got our ironing done. She is here with me to night, while Pa has gone to the Post. Received a Postal to night from Lucy. Julia went to the village after the mail, and for other errands.
28th. Tuesday. A pleasant day.
29th. Wednesday. A pleasant day. I fixed my minced meat 10 cans. Sister Lydia has been here to day. She eat supper with us.
30th. It has been quite a warm, pleasant day, though sprinkled some.
31st. A very pleasant day, warm
Feburary first. A beautiful day, and Saturday George and I went over to Lucys in the afternoon .
2d. was pleasant, but cold.
3d. was pleasant, only rained in the morning and George and I went from Hanfords to Levis.
4th. Tuesday was a rainy day, we were at Levis.
5th. Wednesday was pleasant, we came over to Alstons to dinner: To Uncle Eliphalets to supper, and stay all night.
6th. Thursday we went to Nathans awhile, up to the Hanfords to dinner with Reverend Champlin and Wife and Sister and Loretta Sister
7th. Friday visited at Samuel Hotchkiss with Hanford, Lucy, and Freddie and Uncle Solomon, Aunt Lucretia, Jonah Hotchkiss and Wife. Stayed at Platts all night, went to Alston,
8th in the morning Saturday, stayed all night, came home Sabbath morning.
Feb. 9th. Sunday. Snowed in the morning. Seemed good to get home after being away for 9 days, glad to come and see Julia, feeling to say in the language of the Poet. Be it ever so homely, theres no place like home.
10th. Monday. Brother Willard called in the morning. A pleasant day, and we washed, and dried clothes. Julia went to the village got a letter from Chamberlain School Commis- sioner; and wrote to Com. Hartness, and Mr. Howland about it. About 5 oclock a team came for her to go to an oister supper
11th. A pleasant day, and Town meeting. I went to the village with George. called at Ada Whitcome, and stayed to Sister Asenaths to dinner. George eat dinner there with us. Lilly Hubble eat with us. we had a pleasant time. came home about 3 oclock.
12th. warm and pleasant, in the evening Julia and Tweedie came from their trip and Laverne White and Alice came calling also Frank Dan and his sister, all passed the evening with us, we had butternuts passed around, and had a very pleasant evening
13th. very warm and pleasant. Flora Frost came to call on Julia before she went to teaching. Mr. and Mrs. Mc Laury made an evening visit; Julia went to the vllage and so passed the day
14th. Friday. Calamus day, very rainy all afternoon. In the morning cloudy and windy. Julia went and had Dr. Harris fill her teeth, eat dinner with the girls in the village.
15th. Saturday quite cold; and little snow flying in the air. In the evening we, Pa, Julia, and I were invited to Mr. Haverleys to Oister supper. had a very pleasant time indeed.
16th. Sunday. A very pleasant day some cool. Pa, Julia and I all stayed home as Pa was feeling bad with a cold, and Julia needed to rest Brother Willard called here awhile. I wrote to Brother John Dan, and Cousin Sarah Fassett.
17th. Monday. A pleasant day. We washed and dried our clothes; and ironed them. Washed two bed-spreads, and my shawls. Julia went to the village. We helped Pa unload a wagon load of feed he got at the mill.
18th. A rainy morning, then warm and pleasant.
19th. cold, and snow flying all day some all night cold, very windy, and snow filled every place it could blow through. In the afternoon Julia went to the village and got a letter from Etha Russell, and received a postal from Mrs. Bull saying Hanford, Lucy, and Winifred are all very sick with La-Grippe. Ruby is some better. Pa drew home the wood from Willards, split it, and got it in the Woodshed. In the evening we went over to Willards for an evening visit. had corn, and Apples passed--Allie White and Laverne were there. We had a very pleasant time
Feb 20th. cold windy snowy day. Pa hooped our washtub. Julia worked on her rug. I worked some on embroidering my checked apron. To night all are quite well, thank God.
21st. very cold, and snowy some. I have worked some on my apron. Julia has gone to the village. To night Pa and I are here alone. Alice White called on us.
22d. very cold all day, and pleasant. Pa and I are here alone, good night
23d. Sunday. A very pleasant day. Julia has been up to Mr. Hodges. She came down to church with them to day, came home after church. Will Thompson was here awhile this afternoon. Julia has gone to meeting this evening with Mc Lauries folks. To day recd a letter from Darius, written the 20th.
24th. A rainy day. We washed and done several different things. Put a hen setting in the barn.
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25th. A rainy day, warm. Julia went to the village stayed all night.
26th. very warm, and pleasant. Julia has come home. I sewed up a fine sheet. George and Julia rode with Frank to the village, and carried 12 dozens eggs; got some window shades. Julia has cut some piece work. I fixed a new chair cushion..
27th. a very pleasant day. I called in Brothers Willards. Julia went to the village.
28th. Friday. pleasant, but cold. Mr. and Mrs. Hodge were here visiting from on the mountain. eat dinner, after they went away. Flora Frost came with horse and wagon for Julia to go home with her. Flora came home and staid a night with Julia, and both went to church with Mc Lauren Sabbeth morning
March 1st. Saturday..cold and pleasant.
2d. Sunday. cold and pleasant. I wrote to Darius
3d. Monday. cold but pleasant. I washed. Julia was sick. We had callers, Melissa Signor, Mrs. Haverly, Cora Dan. Pa took 5 dozens eggs to the village and he was going to the Post
4th. Tuesday. One year ago to day we moved to Walton. this now has been a very cold day with raw winds. No snow to be seen. Pa has gone up to Colchester station with Mr. Haverly to unload a car of feed. Juia gone to the village to the Teachers Drill. I have been alone all day, only Flora Frost called here. I have baked bread, cake, and made some Pickles, and put in carrots, cucumber, and Tomatoes Julia stayed down, and went to a social, stayed all night with the girls. snowed an inch through the night.
5th. Julia came home, and 3 girls with her stayed to dinner. A very pleasant day. snowed 6 inches through the night.
Mar. 6th. a cold snowy day. Pa cut down the old Apple tree over by the railroad. Julia put up the bedroom curtains, new ones. I made minced Pies. We are here alone to day, all of us alone. Received a postal from Lucy. Yesterday a letter from Ruby. Stopped snowing, and a pleasant night.
7th. a very pleasant day, sunshines, warm but very cold air. last night was the first time water frozen in our pantry this winter. just a little part ice in a dish, and a thin ice over the tub of water. wrote and sent a letter to Lucy, and Ruby, got their yesterdays. Tweedie was here to tea to-night and gone to the village with Julia to the exercises the last day of school in the evening. J. P. Hews made us a call to-day, an hour or two or three.
8th. Saturday. Very pleasant day. Pa has been chopping for wood the old apple tree in the Hen Park. Pa, and Julia went to the village towards night; took 5 dozens eggs, and got some paper, and paint to use around this kitchen
9th. Sunday. We have been here all day Pa reading and resting. Julia has been sick, has not been dressed to day. I carried her food to her, also heated irons to put around her. Doing the work, and feeding hens, doctoring a sick hen, etc, has given me little time to rest, read or write. Pa written a letter to Brother Jonah Signor, and he wrote some to send to Darius. Its been a very pleasant day. We saw most every body go to church.
10th. Monday. Very pleasant day. done a little of everything, didn't wash. Pa drawed up his apple tree wood, and some others. I made a pair of pillow cases and done coloring. Julia finished cutting blocks for her worster quilt.
11th. Tuesday. We washed. It was a wet day. Warin Hanford, and Lucy came to dinner. Hanford fetched Ada and the children over at the same time. Willard and Frank called in the evening. Hanford went home the same day.
12th. A very pleasany day. We dried, and ironed our clothes, and painted over the kitchen. In the evening all of us went over to Willards, had a very nice visit. Lucy with us. Got a letter from Darius.
13th. Thursday. A warm pleasant day. Lucy has been with us, and she, and Julia have been painting and papering. We all the time have such a nice time visiting. Pa has fixed our book case up and trimmed Apple Trees.
14th. A very pleasant day and warm. Lucy is with us, and we finished papering our kitchen, done some painting, and put down our carpet. I sent a letter to Darius.
15th. Saturday. A very pleasant day, warm. Lucy and Julia went to the village, took dinner at Ada's. got our Border Paper, and Hall paper. In the evening Brother and Wife, and Cora Dan came over a little while.
Mar 16th. Sunday. A little cold; some squially. Hanford came this morning. Julia and Lucy went to church. After dinner they went home. Oh how much we have loved to have Lucy here with us since she came on Tuesday, and what a fine time we have had with her to talk to, and with us. Will Thompson has been here a while to day since they went away home.
17th. a little snowy, not cold. We put up the borders up around the kitchen, commenced in the bedroom. Ida Smith called a while and Frank Dan called on us.
18th. A very pleasant day. We have painted and papered my bedroom. Flora Frost visited us in the afternoon, took tea with us.
19th. quite a snowy day, and fell 6 inches. We papered and painted Julia and I got a letter from Darius.
20th. We finished papering. Pa went to the mill after some things in forenoon, and after dinner drove to Downsville. Its been a very pleasant warm day, and night finds Julia and I, usually well.
21st. Friday. Its been a rainy day, but quite better this afternoon. finished painting and Julia put down the stair carpet.
22d. A very rainy day but warm. George Y. Signor eat dinner with us. Pa took Julias Trunk and Julia to the Dapot to take the train to go to her Rockland Teaching School, and oh how lonely the house seems since she had gone away seems as if I can hardly live without her. May God be with her, and us and may we have health, and all meet again when her School is done. oh how I love her.
24th. A cold raw day, but pleasant. I have baked bread, and pies, and done a good many little things. am feeling badly today.
25th. pleasant in the forenoon, and then rain.
26th. A pleasant day, only snow flying in the air a little. Pa went on the train to Delhi in the forenoon be examined. I whitewashed my little trees, and boiled sap on the stove; in the afternoon went up to Archies. George Tacy started on the Train with Sherry Peak for Colorado Tuesday morning or monday night midnight the twenty fifth. At night Pa came home from Delhi.
27th. A very pleasant day. I went to Willards a while with my work, came home at four. Pa has gone to the village with four dozens of eggs. A letter recd from Lucy and Darius and Freda.
28th. A cold nasty rainy day. I have been here alone mending.
29th. A cold unpleasant day, with some snow, and windy. George has gone to the village. The church seats are being sold.
Mar. 30th. Sunday. cold and snow flying. Pa went to church. I sent D. a letter by him. Wrote Lucy one to day.
31st. A very pleasany sunshiny day. I washed & dried clothes, and ironed them. am tired to night. Pa took his dinner; was chopping wood. I was alone all day.
Apr 1st. Tuesday. Very pleasant, sun shine - but cold air. Pa has been up to the hollow chopping took his dinner. I have been alone alone, baked bread, and cake, and fixed the curtain to the Book case, and put it up, finished ironing. Boiled sap, and made some molasses. In the evening Willard and Mary came in. recd a letter from Julia, Ruby and Darius.
2d. A very pleasant day. I took my work and went up to Mrs. Whites a while. Pa commenced to saw for Dave for 10 shilling a day. We let Mrs. Haverly have a mess of Parsnips. She sent me a pail of new milk.
3d. A lovely day; sun so warm its hot. Lilly Hubbell visited us, eat dinner with us. I went over to Willards with her after dinner; we had a nice visit. I got the dirt, heated it, put it in the cans and sowed Tomato seed; fetched my other cans out of the cellar. George is 60 years old to day. He has gone down to the P. O. I have filled a can with Maple Molasses and boiling sap to day
4th. A warm rainy morning, and to night rains again. Thundered some. All day I have been alone. Willard fetched me a pan of Apples and got a mess of Parsnips of us. I have written a letter to Darius.
5th. A litter cooler, but a pleasant day. recd a letter from Julia. Pa has been to the village, took down 4 dozens eggs.
6th. Sunday. A very pleasant warm day, beautiful day. Pa and I were alone all day. I wrote to Ruby and Julia and sent them by Verne White.
7th. A rainy day. I cut carpet rags. Pa worked in the mill.
8th. warm, forenoon dried cloths later in the day rainy. I cut carpet rags.
9th. some rainy all day, and such a fog, and mist all the time over the skies. I cut carpet rags, and baked bread. recd a letter from Lucy.
10th. A cool wind, but pleasant. I recd a letter from Darius, wrote to Lucy, sent it by stage.
11th. very pleasant lovely April weather. I have been here alone all day. cut carpet rags. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. White came and passed the evening.
12th. A beautiful day, sun very hot. Sent D. a letter.
Apr. 13th. Another very hot pleasant day. Pa went to church, heard the new minister. Willard came over for a few minutes.
14th. A warm day, with a few sprinkles of rain. I commenced painting the Pantry. cut carpets in the forenoon. how the grass greens up.
15th. Painted and puttied some. A cool pleasant day. cut some carpet rags.
16th. very pleasant day warm too. old Mrs. White has been here visiting. Got a letter from D and Julia. Also Ida Smith called for a while. Short time I have had, have knitted and stitched.
17th. A very pleasant day. Every one around are sowing oats. Pa has been in the mill. I am doing a little of everything and painting, and puttying.
18th. another cool pleasant day. I sent Darius a letter by Jenny Terry when she went to school. I washed, ironed, and painted finished the first coat in the Pantry. am very tired to night.
19th. Saturday pleasant nice day. I have written a letter to Julia and Ruby. been up to Mr. White for a pail of milk; they fetched me a pail of butter milk.
20th. A very pleasant day. Pa went to church. I sent a leter to Julia and Ruby.
21st. A very warm pleasant day. washed, ironed made applesauce. Pa burnt the brush on the garden. Heard of Mrs. Enoch Youngs death.
22d. A very pleasant day, dry and dusted. To day fixed my -posy beds. Willard and Mary went to Saproria funeral. George and I called after they came home.
23d. Another beautiful day.
24th. Warm, a little misty and sprinkles of rain. Alex Tweedie made us a call.
25th some rainy in morning, then pleasant.
26th pleasant morning but cool afterrnoon rainy and snow some. Mary came in, fetched me a pail of Apples, and Fuschia slips. I gave her 2 Petunia slips, took two off and set in dirt fore. Sent a letter by stage to Darius.
27th. An April shower day, Sunday. she has been sick all day. I wrote to Lucy and Freddie.
28th. A very pleasant day. Washed, Ironed, and called on Mrs. White. Mary called here. Wrote and sent a letter to Charley. Pa has gone to the Post. Mrs. Haverly sent me a pail of new milk. Mrs. White gave me a pail of butter milk.
Apr 29th. A pleasant day. Painted Pantry overhead.. Flora Frost visited us, took tea. Willard called on us.
30th. A lovely pleasant day. I called at Willards. Willard took our horse and wagon and took S. Jennings home.
May first a rainy day
2d very pleasant. I wrote and sent a letter to Darius. Painted Pantry floor. called at Willards. Willard and Mr. White called here in the evening.
3d. A very pleasant day. I recd a letter from Darius.
4th. Sabbath, some rain. Pa went to church. sent a letter to Charley.
5th. A little sprinkle, but a good time to dry cloths in the afternoon.
6th. A rainy growing time, warm. I recd a letter from Darius. Pa went over to Andrews, and eat dinner, fetched home 3 Plumb trees, and some cluster Pear to plant. George and I called over to Willards in the evening for a few minutes.
7th. Very cool, some rainy. Sister Lydia has been here all day.
8th. A cool pleasant day. Brother Willard came awhile in the evening. We love to have him do so.
9th. A very pleasant day. recd a letter from Darius. I wrote a letter to Darius. went to Willards to do a peice of mending.
10th. Some rainy. Hawk took two of our small chickens. Pa took away the banking, and nailed screen over the windows. Pa has done sawing logs this Spring
11th. Sunday. A very pleasant day. Pa went to church.
12th A very pleasant day. washed and dried clothes and ironed. Willard draged our ground. Pa planted the Pototoes and Cluster Peas
13th. A very pleasant day, but to night sprinkles. Pa helped A. Tacy this afternoon. I made my onion beds and set them out also fixed a bed, and sowed lettuce and Radishes. Mary gave me 10 posy roots
14th A rainy day. I went to Mrs. Haverlies and got some sweet milk, and made 8 lemon pies. Pa is in the mill again. Solomon Signor stoped here over night with team.
15th. warm, some rainy growing times. recd a letter from Jonah Signor, one from Darius, and Julia and a few words from Loretta. I finished reading Broken to harness.
May 16th. some rainy, warm. Sent a letter to Julia. Had a mess of greens for dinner.
17th. Cool some rainy. I recd a letter from Lucy; Hanford, Lucys, and Winifreds Pictures. I rec'd a letter from Lucy, I sent one to Darius. I went up to Mrs. White for butter. mended, and cleaned the Robe and pair of shoes. Pa got me what a nice Birth day present, and how much I think of those Pictures.
18th. Sunday. pleasant day; cool. Pa has been home all day resting.
19th. some rainy. And Elbert Signor came here from Kansas, and Minnesota, and Iowa, stayed all night. Next day Willie stopped to dinner and Elbert went over with him to Olies.
20th. cool, wet day. I sowed Cabbage seed in Pan with sage and went out in the ground.
21st. Pleasant day, washed,and Ironed. Pa and I went and sowed Peas in the garden Maravats .
22d. A fine day. Willards horse and colt died. recd a letter from Darius. Sowed Parsnips and Carrots.
23d. quite cool, a little sprinkle. Pa planted Pototoes on Willard. A few in our garden. Sowed our Rootabago and Beet seed. hepled Pa fix the screen fence,
24th a very nice day. Pa helped Willard plant in the afternoon.
25th. Sunday cool and pleasant, but windy. Pa went to church. I wrote, and sent a Postal to Lucy; not well to-day. Pa has gone to church to night.
26th. A very rainy day. I washed, dried and ironed clothes.
27th. very pleasant. Charley came home in the morning to dinner. In the evening, we went with him to Willards. he stayed with us over night, now has gone to the Hanfords
28th. very pleasant day.
29th. Thursday. A very pleasant day. I went to Downsville and over to Rubies, with Alex Tweedie; soon after we got there Charley and Lucy came.
30th & 31st. All of us stayed all night, and came to Downsville to decoration. went up to Lucys stayed all night, next day came home Saturday. Charley came home Friday night. What a nice time we had. I eat dinner with Charley at Alstons last Friday.
June 1st. Sunday. At home, all well. I fetched a peice of Bridal orase bush from Lucys, put each side side of gate. A very pleasant day, been so nice ever since we went over the hill Thursday. Pa has gone to church.wrote a letter to Darius.
June 2d. A very pleasant day. I washed, ironed, and done several other things. Called at Haverlys on an errand. Cousin Ellen and Jenny called here. Willard plowed, and dragged our garden. Sowed it to Millet.
3d. some rainy. Charley Dan was here for dinner. He got some tomato plants.
4th. Very warm; some showy. In the morning I called at Willards with knitting work. Afternoon Mrs. Vanakin called here.
5th. A pleasant day. Sensus taker was here. Seventh Sensus taker was here again.
6th. A very hard rain with thunder and lighting.
7th Quite pleasant, and cooler. I sent a letter to Darius.
8th. pleasant. We were home all day.
9th. pleasant. Winifred came with M. Signor. I washed , Ironed, and baked, and got a mess of greens for dinner.
10th. very warm and pleasant. I called at Mr. White with Winifred. I sent Ruby a letter; also Julia one.
11th. warm and pleasant, shower at night. Recd a letter from D., and Julia. Winifred tried Regents examination in spelling and Physiology.
12th. A rainy day. Cora called here.
13th. A rainy evening; pleasant day. I called at A. Tacys with Winifred. Tonight we went to the village with Pa. Pa took down eggs 5 dozens.
14th. Cora Dan eat dinner with us to day and stayed until after Winifred went away on the stage. Then Cora Benedict came awhile, and went home with Cora Dan. I have written to Darius to day.
15th. pleasant day. Pa went to church.
16th pleasant, washed, ironed worked in the garden some. I set out 25 cabbage plants and six Tomatoes plants. cleaned lamps too.
17th. Very pleasant and hot. I worked in the garden until noon.
18th. very warm. I went down with Willards folks in the eve to the exercises of the graduating class at the Town Hall. Recd a letter from D. and Julia at night.
June 19th Very pleasant. I write to Julia. I went to the village with Willard to the exercises of the graduating class. Was very fine, interesting, instructive, and profitable.
20th. very pleasant. I wrote to Darius.
21st A rainy day. Hannah Smith visited us.
22d. Sunday. Pleasant. Recd a postal from Lucy.
23d. Went on the stage to Downsville. rode up from the village with Uncle Eliphalet called here a few minutes. Eat supper at Nathans. walked up to Sam Hotchkiss and they carried me up to the Hanfords. Thursday, Gertrude came up there visiting. I went strawberrying there, got 2 ----. Lucy gave me a can of currants. I called at Mr. Bulls. came home June 30th, Monday on the stage; Had a very nice time.
July First,Tuesday, washed, and went up in the Barn, and mowed away hay for Pa
2d rainy all day. Mrs. R. Bates was buried. Willard came over in the evening.
3d. a rainy day. I made wagon cover for Pa, to put over his wagon.
4th. pleasant. Pa mowed his grass. Mrs. White called here.
5th. pleasant. Mrs. White came, and fetched me a pail of buttermilk. Darius came in the night, and we didn't know it until he came out of the Parlor door when I was getting breakfast Sabbath morning
6th. Pa and Darius went to church. it was very pleasant
7th. .Monday, very pleasant. Darius, Pa, and I were invited to dinner at Willards. Darius went on the stage to Downsville. I went up to Mr. Whites a little while.
8th. pleasant. I washed and ironed.
9th. pleasant, cooler. I kill a hen, and dressed it. Melissa Signor made me a call.
10th. Darius came on the stage home from Downsville, and I went with him up the road, where he got a boat, and crossed the river, and eat dinner at Brother Andrews, came home at 3; and in the evening Mr. Whites folks, and Willards came in for a pleasant call before Darius went away from us again.
11th. George Downs came to see us and eat dinner with Darius, and then he, and Darius took the train at the milk station, and went to the village, Darius to N.Y. and now my heart is sad to part with him so soon. May God bless him and guard him from every harm. Its a nice day for him to go.
July 12th. Saturday, Julia came home; from her school on Russell brook. The same night Ida Smith came here, stayed all night, until after dinner Sunday. We are all glad she is home with us again. Its been very pleasant good hay week, but its getting very dry.
13th. Sunday afternoon begin to rain but its only a mere sprinkle.
14th. pleasant. Julia and I called at Mr. Haverlies. recd a letter from Darius.
15th. Julia went with Mrs. H. after Raspberries, got 4 lbs. made 2 cans. Frank, Alice, and Cora called here
16th. Wednesday. we washed. very pleasant. I sent Darius a letter.
17th. Thursday. pleasant. I set out some cabbage plants.
18th. pleasant. Julia called at Willards. I sent Lucy a letter.
19th. quite a shower, but short. Recd a letter from Lucy.
20th. Sabbath. Pleasant. Julia and Pa went to church. Walter Elwood eat dinner and supper with us, and went down to church with Julia in the evening.
21st. pleasant, we washed and ironed. Julia cut her Basque.
22d. pleasant, and Julia went Raspberrying. I wrote to Charley.
23d. sent a letter to Lucy, and Ruby. very pleasant, looks like rain. Willard finished haying. Julia is quite poor To-day.
24th. sprinkle of rain, once in awhile.
25th. a few sprinkles of rain.
26th. rained in the morning.
27th. pleasant. Julia and Pa went to church.
28th. pleasant, washed and Ironed. Pa went to help Andrew in haying.
29th. Julia went on the train to Hamden and bought a Bed room suit and Couch, and Bed springs. John Hulbert is to deliver them here.
30th. Julia and I went up to McLauries visiting. stayed all day. Recd a letter from Darius. Pa finished helping Andrew in haying.
July 31st. Julia and I went to Mr. Whites visiting, Pa came to tea. we took up our carpet up stairs and cleaned clothes press. Quite a little sprinkle of rain. Alice White called.
Aug. 1st. pleasant Friday. Julia furniture came from Hamden.
2d. very pleasant. Brother Andrew and family; and Willard and family visited and eat dinner with us. All had a fine time.
3d. Sunday. Julia and Pa went to church.
4th. Pa went to Downsville, took a letter to Lucy.
5th. Carie S. Jennings was here all day sewing for Julia. We had a nice rain.
6th. Julia and I picked my sage. I sowed Pink seed in the garden
7th. Carie Jennings was here all day again, sewing for Julia. I called at Willards to see a Cousin few minutes.
8th. Julia has gone up to Jennings to get Carie to help her finish her dress. Frank Dan is helping shingle our barn.
9th. some rainy. Mrs. Haverly and children made us a call.
10th. Pa, Julia and I were home all day Sunday, some rainy.
11th. washed, and ironed. baked bread; and Tillie Elwood came here in the afternoon. I Picked cucumbers.
12th. pleasant. Recd a letter from Darius, and Ruby, and Lucy. Archie Tacy and Wife called in the evening. Julia got answers from several schools asking her to teach without asking for them. Tillie Elwood stayed another night with us, after going to the village with Julia.
13th. very pleasant. Tillie Elwood went to day over to Willards. I too went over there a little while to drink tea with them. Julia went with Alice Dan, and White, Cora Dan, Mary Dan, and Jessie Andrews up to the McLauries visiting. A. Tweedie was here in the evening.
14th. Thursday. pleasant. Alice White, and Dan called here. In the evening, Aunt Mary and the girls and Eva Elwood.
15th. pleasant. Flora Frost was here all day and a pedler eat dinner.
16th. pleasant, except a book agent we are alone.
Aug. 17th. Sunday, and the first time I have been to church this summer. Alice White came to ask Julia and I to go with them; so Pa, and we all went, Pa walked. To night at 5 P.M., we are having a lovely shower for which we are very thankful to God.
18th. very pleasant. We washed, ironed, baked, and at 2.30 Alex Tweedie came after Julia to go to Mr. Hodges to tea. In the morning Cora Dan and Jessie Andrews made us a call.
19th. Had a nice rain afternoon. Pa went berrying in the rain and got enough for 3 cans. I commenced my carpeting rag sewing this afternoon. Recd a package from Darius last night.
20th. A pleasant day. Pa went berrying so I canned 8 cans black berries husked, cut off, and canned 8 cans of corn, and filled 4 platters to dry. Recd a letter from Darius.
21st. very windy. I dried some corn, trimmed the Tomatoes, called at Mr. Whites. Enoch Youngs called here. I picked our cucumbers.
22d. hard rain towards night. Alex Tweedie fetched Julia home and eat dinner with us. Pa picked 22 lbs of black Berries.
23d. quite rainy. Julia and I sewed 4 lbs of carpet rags. Willard sent us a nice treat a peice of Watermellon, all we could eat. A. Tacy goes on the night train to Colorado to see George.
24th. a cool day. Seth Hoyts widow is buried in Walton cemetery. Emma, her daughter came with the corps last night. Pa went to the church. I sent Darius a letter.
25th. pleasant. Pa picked 15 lbs of berries. Julia washed and done several other things. Then went over with Melvin Signor to Downsville. I made bread; canned berries; and ironed some besides other things.
26th. pleasant. I made berry pies; ironed, gathered herbs. Mrs. Haverly called.
27th. sewed carpet rags 1 1/2 lbs. been near sick all day. I made and hung the new barn door.
28th. pleasant. Pa went and got 25 lbs berries with Mr. Haverly. I sewed 1 1/2 lbs carpet rags.
29th. I look over the berries, and cooked and put in jar, made pies; besides very many other thing, mending, etc.
30th. some rainy. Pa went berrying, got 3 1/2 lbs. I put them in 2 cans. I sewed carpet rags what time I get.
31st. Sunday, cool and cloudy. Hanford, Winifred, and Lucy came to fetch Julia home, staid to dinner. Pa went home with them. I sent a letter to Darius to day.
Sept. 1st, Monday. Pa came home with a horse, bought of Mr. Bull for $75. Julia and I sewed 4 lbs of rags. We had 3 call. Julia went up to Mr. Whites to get help about stamping a table cloth
2d Tuesday, pleasant. Julia and I sewed rags, took up carpet, and cleaned Parlor, bed- room, emptied tick, and filled, also put some straw in mine. baked for Pa to take to a Picnick. Mrs. Haverly called on us.
3d. very pleasant. We all went down to the soldiers Picknic down on Island Park. Had a very pleasant time. Julia and I made a short call at Willards to-night after getting home.
4th. very pleasant; we washed and ironed.
5th. some rainy. Pa went berrying got 23 lbs. Frank Dan, and Alice called in the evening. Alice White in the afternoon. We canned our Pears which Lucy gave us; 2 cans full.
6th,. 1 P.M., Mr. Miller came for Julia to go to her school up at North Hamden. A term of 16 weeks at $5 per week, and board. We shall miss her all the time, in every place so much. I rode to the village with George to do trading.
7th. Sunday. pleasant, Pa, and I went to church, communion to day. Ida Smith called to-night.
8th. Julias first day at school very pleasant. Pa has dug Potatoes and put them in the cellar. Dr. Harris called here. Pa went this morning and helped lay out Vanakin. I picked my sage and cleaned cellar. Picked and put down my cucumber. Went out and got all the sweet corn and cut off and dried.
9th. some rainy. Pa finished digging the garden Potatoes. Towards night I rode with him to the village. I washed ironed, etc.
16th. Pa, and I have been to Downsville, been gone one week tomorrow. We have been over to Rubies; also visited at Daniel Hotchkiss, Ruby with us; then back to Lucys, and Mr. Bull came home to-day. have had a very rainy time.
17th. Pa, and I went in afternnon to the Fair. At night had company, Arthur Russell, Alex Tweedie, Will Sines, George Griffin, Libbie Hodge, Mary Balentine. they all stayed all night.
18th. very pleasant. We all went to the fair. Uncle Eliphalet stopped with us all night and Ida Smith also Julia is with us; we are pleased.
19th. very pleasant. All went to the Fair. Mr. Neff, and Alice Landfill from Deposite, and Uncle Eliphalet stopped with us all night. We enjoyed it very much. Charley Signor called in the morning and we visited with him on the grounds.
20th. We washed, ironed, etc.
Sept. 21st. Pa took Julia up to her school. I sent a letter to Darius and Penjie S.
22d. I done mending, picked pickles, baked Pie, and cookies.
23d. I sewed 2 lbs carper rags. Pa dug Potatoes planted on flat. Its very cool, and pleasant.
24th. pleasant. I sewed 1 1/2 lbs carpet rags. in the evening rode with Pa to the village. Alice White called, and fetched me a pail of buttermilk.
25th. very pleasant. Ida Smith made me a nice call. I washed and picked some Tomatoes.
26th. some rainy. I baked, and ironed and sewed carpet rags. I Wrote a postal to Ruby.
27th, some rainy, cool. I cut, and stewed a Pumpkin, our first, and made 4 pies. George is cutting up the Pop corn.
28th. We went to church.
29th. very pleasant. I sewed a pound ball, and dug some roots, called at Willards.
30th. very pleasany. I called at Haverlys and sewed a pound ball.
Oct. 1st. very pleasant. I sewed 1 1/2 lbs, and mended Pas pants.
2d. We went over to Brother Andrews, sewed 1/2 ball.
3d. pleasant. Sewed 1 lbs rags,and very many things.
4th. sewed - 3/4pounds rags.
5th. Pa, and I went to church.
6th. very rainy. I fixed my Tomatoes, grated pickles. Pa went and had a tooth out. I can and drawed up these poles for wood of radish, sewed some rags.
7th. rainy. I washed, ironed, made cookies and sewed 1/4 lb rags.
8th. very pleasant. I called at Mr. White. Platt was here for dinner. Willard and Mary called in the evening. Platt stayed all night. I worked some at rags, fixed Pas shirt and my dress.
9th. pleasant. Pa set out Straw Berries plants. I made Pickles, and fixed Crab Apples, stewed Pumpkins and made pies.
Oct. 10th. some rainy. I have done a little of everything besides sewing some rags. Pa with Frank to help, drew our hay. Mrs. Haverly made us a call.
11th. pleasant. Julia came home on the stage. I cleaned woodwork some. We, with Andrews folks were invited to Willards to dinner. Belle Elwood was there with us.
12th. Sunday. Pa, and Julia went to church. I stayed home alone.
13th. We washed and ironed and it was the first day of the institute. Marion Elwood, and Wife, and son eat dinner with us.
14th very rainy. Ruby came. Pa met her with horse and wagon at platform. how glad we are to have her with us again, and the Baby too.
15th. very pleasant. In the evening A. Tweedie, Will Sines, and Libbie Hodge were here to tea, and all with Rubie had a very pleasant time. Baby stayed with me, and Rubie went to the institute all day. In the evening Willard and Belle Elwood came here awhile.
16th. Ruby has been with me all day and I have enjoyed it very much. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs White and Alice visited us, and took tea. We had a chicken supper 2 night now, the first of the season.
17th. pleasant. Pa took Ruby, Baby and I over to Mrs. Mores visiting. Julia was at the Institute, But came over there to dinner.
18th. Ruby went to Dr. Harris and had 10 teeth taken out. Julia went with Ruby; and afternoon Julia had to go to her school. Now got 10 weeks to teach at North Hamden.
19th. a very rainy day. Ruby suffered very much from having her teeth out. We have all been here at home this Sabbath day. To night Mrs. Haverly called to see how Ruby was. She is very kind.
20th. Monday. Levi came from home. stayed 2 nights making it Wednedsay.
21st. (Tuesday, blank)
22d.. Wednesday. We stayed all night at Haverlies. I came home and cut cabbage.
23d. Thursday. I came home a while.
24th. At Haverlies.
25th. Saturday. We, with Brother Bowlman and Wife, and Sister Rhebe, and Nathan were invited to visit at Willards, and eat dinner.
26th. At Haverlies.
Oct.. 27th. cold. Had our first snow, so the mountains tops were white.
28th, Tuesday. Mrs. H. came home at 9 P.M. after we were in bed.
29th. we came home in morning.
30th. Snowed some but not to lay on any. Pa put my Holllyloch roots leaves around them, and on any of my Rose bush, and Peony and pink roots, and Sage. Pa helped Andrew butcher and fetched home Raspberry bushes. we set out our Goose berry bush. I sewed some rags. Mrs. H. called here. Willards folks have a social to-night.
31st. A very cold - disagreeable day. A little snow, and the mountains tops are white to night.
November 1st. Saturday, Pa gathered our Rootabagoes and Cabbage.
4th. Tuesday 10 A. M. Pa and I started for Downsville. eat dinner at Platts, stayed to Alstons all night. Got our interest of Platts. Payed for our horse to Mr. Bull. Wednesday, eat dinner with Lucy, stayed all night. Thursday we went to Uncle Eliphalets to supper, and stayed all night with Sister Phebe. Friday morning started home eat dinner at Mr. Shaws, and came home the seventh of November, Friday.
8th. Julia came home on the stage. we were very glad to see her.
9th. Sunday. Pa took her home again.
10th. I sewed a pound of rags. Our Pork came, and in th evening we cut and salted it. I scalded the brine, cleaned the barrel, etc. How tired I am to night.
11th. Took care of the fresh meat, and made sausages in the evening. Mrs. Ambrose Young visited here.
12th. Wesley Signor and Wife eat dinner here. I took care of fresh meat.
13th. finished making, and taking care of our sausages. Tonight Pa fixed a shelf to put it on. made 50 lbs.
14th. This has been a beautiful day. Melissa Signor called a little while. I wrote to Lucy, and Darius,
15th. very pleasant.
16th. Sunday. I wrote to Ruby. sent her thimble.
17th. Very rainy day. I worked at rags.
Nov. 18th. quite pleasant. I sewed rags, 1 pound.
19th. very rainy day. I washed. Willards folks went to Viola Spragues. A man cleaned, and tuned our organ.
20th. A cold raw day. done a little of everything. Got our butter from Hanfords.
21st. Very pleasant
22d. Lucy and Winifred came to dinner with us. How pleased I was. Melissa Signor came up from church staid all night so as to go to church in the morning, and to the feast.
23d. quite cold, and the first snow which has lain on all day. this morning it snowed hard for an hour after daylight and to night its two inches deep. Pa, Lucy, Winifred, and Melissa Signor all went to Quarterly meeting to day. Lucy came home at bedtime. Freddie stayed all night.
24th. Lucy has been here with us all day and I enjoyed it very much. We called at Tacys; and in the evening over to Willards.
25th. A pleasant day. Lucy and Winifred went to the village this morning to stay until tomorrow. I have washed, Ironed, baked mince Pies. mended some.
26th. pleasant. Lucy came home.
27th. Thursday. Thanksgiving. Lucy, and Freddie, Willard, and Mary, and Frank, and Cora eat dinner with us. We had such a nice time.
28th. very pleasant. Lucy. Freddie, and I called a while up to Archies. Saturday, Winifred visited Mr. White, and in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Whitcomb and their children, and Lucy. Freddie and Julia (for she came home Saturday), George, and I were invited over to Mr. Millard, and had such a grand time.
30th. Sunday. Hanford came over after his folks, eat dinner with us, then went home. Pa went and took Julia to her school. So I am left alone again.
Dec. 1st, Monday. Very pleasant. I washed, ironed. To- night Pa has gone to the Post.
2d. A very cold day, but pleasant. Pa helped McLaurie butcher. The first day Pa has had out of the mill in a good while as its all frozen up.
3d. A very cold day, but however got warmer, and rainy. Pa has been helping Mr. Car drive a well. I fixed his vest, and coat.
4th. Very pleasant. Pa has been home fixing his barn some. I made 4 shirt sleeves.
Dec. 5th. A snowy day. Pa has worked at Mr. Carrs. I called over to Willards. Fred Hubbell came here to get me to make him some collars. I was pleased to do it for him.
6th. very cold. Pa home all day only went down and got our horse shod.
7th. Very cold. Pa and I have been alone all day being Sunday, and read a good deal. A good many people went to church with cutters. Oh how lonely I am to day, and night.
8th. A very pleasant day. Washed; Ironed, mended. Mrs. Haverly made me a pleasant call.
9th. Very pleasant. In the evening Pa went to school meeting; I went down and stayed with Mrs. Haverly: We changed Roosters.
10th. Some snowy. I made a large mess of Molasses cookies; dressed a Chicken so as to have it ready for company. Pa finished putting in windows; and fixing his barn, and went Suckering
11th. Pa, and I went to the village. I visited Mrs. Robert Hitt. In the evening we called on Mr. White. They had been to the funeral of his mother. Pa went to the Farmers grange meeting.
12th. very cold. Pa has been at the mill unloading a Car of oats. I have been mending all day.
13th. Very cold; and pleasant. This morning Julie, Libbie Hodge, Alex Tweedie, and Will Sines came here; took dinner and went away about 3 Oclock. We have a very pleasant visit with them. They played on the Guitar, and mouth organ, and organ so it was all very nice.
14th. Sunday. Very pleasant. Pa went to church last night.
Frank Sprague died 1890, Dec. 14th.
15th. I washed and ironed.
16th. Pa and I went to Frank Spragues funeral at their house. It was very cold, rode in our wagon.
17th. A snowy day; not very cold. Pa helped Carr drive a well.
18th. Pa went in the morning and fetched Adelia Weed here; and tonight went and took her home. It has been a real snowy day.
19th. pleasant. Pa worked at Mr. Carrs. Charley was here to dinner.
Dec. 20th. very pleasant, and cold. Charley was here again to dinner he came from Marion Elwoods. He has gone home now this afternoon. Pa went to the village with him, and took the pail of Rubies down to have Etha take it home when she goes Xmas day. Oh how glad I was to see Charley.
21st. Some rain and snow most all day. Pa and I have been here alone all day. I have written Julia: Sunday.
22d. washed, Ironed. etc. pleasant day.
23d. very pleasant both days. Pa has worked for Mr. Haverly. Mrs. H. called on me.
24th. Very pleasant. I have been getting ready for company Xmas day.
25th. A very nice day. We had a large company home with Julia, Her Trustee, and Wife; and A. Tweedie. we had a very pleasant time, and they went home at 3 oclock and we went and called on Brother Willards in the evening.
26th. A very snowy day. Julia and I have been here alone all day. I mended. Julia sewing carpet rags. Pa has been helping Mr. Carr drive a well. Oh how nice its seems having Julia here.
27th. A very snow day. Pa has been helping Mr. Carr. Julia has been with me. In the evening Mr. Haverly family were all here visiting, also A. Tweedie. Alice White made us a nice call.
28th. Pa, Julia, and I was here all day, Sunday.
29th. A very snowy day. Julia and Pa have gone to the village on errands, Monday.
30th. Pa, Julia, and I were invited with Mr. Haverlys folks up to Mr. Whites. Had supper, and a fine time. came home at nine in the evening. Also Jenny Bradley made us a call in the morning.
31st. A pleasant day. In the evening we visited at A. Tacys.
January 1891
1st, We went up Mr. Hodges to dinner, and to Mr. Tweedies to supper, and staid all night.
2d. In the morning to Mr. Sines to dinner with Mr. Tweedies folks, then home. In the even- ing Mr. McLauries folks were here visiting; in the evening A. Tweedie came home with Julia, and staid all night.
Jan. 3d. A pleasant day. Alex went from here at two oclock to go home. Julia is suffering with a sick head-ache. I wrote a letter to Darius, Julia helped me. Pa has gone to the village in the cutter.
4th. A pleasant day. Hanford came after Julia to commence here school there Monday morning. Sister Lydia came here and staid all night.
5th. A snowy day. I washed, and ironed. Lydia is with us yet. George has gone to Post . 6th. Some snowy. I have baked, and mended.
7th. Some snowy. George and I went to Uncle Darius Dans visiting, enjoyed it very much.
8th. Very pleasant. Pa worked for Haverly. I sent Ruby a letter.
9th. pleasant. I sent Julia and Lucy a letter.
10th. pleasant. I went to Asenath, Sarah sick there. I have had a very pleasant day.
11th. Sunday. It was very rainy. I wrote to Darius. Pa and I was here all day alone.
12th. I washed and Ironed, mended some.
13th. Baked Bread, Cake and Mince Pies. It has been very cold; but pleasant.
14th. put on a quilt; and quilted some. Charley came home in the afternoon, and stayed all night with Pa and I. We had a good visit. Willard and Frank came over in the evening.
15th. Very pleasant. I have quilted some. Platt Hubbell eat dinner with us.
16th. Very pleasant. quilted what I could. Mary came to help me for a while. Mrs. Haverly called, and fetched me a present of 3 yds of gingham for an apron; a can of crout..
17th. very pleasant; but afternoon stormy. I have been quilting. Plat stopped here. Pa went suckering in forenoon. took down our Potatoes to sell afternoon to the store. got 10 cts trade, 10 cts cash and some Rootabagoes.
18th. A very snowy day. Pa and I have been here alone all day. We have written to Brother Ebenezer.
19th. Monday. I took my quilt off of the frame.
20th. I washed, and ironed, cleaned all the lamps, and lantern, and trimed, and filled them.
21st.. Willard had the Dr. I called to see him. Marion Elwood was there, came from Delhi being examined. We called over this evening. Mr. White was there to see Brother.
Jan. 22d. I quilted. It was very rainy.
23d. Very pleasant. Brother Andrew and family were here visiting . 23d Friday night on the train Darius came home
24th. Saturday afternoon George went with him to Downsville; to Hanfords
25th. we were all at the Hanfords; Julia too.
26th. we came home; had a pleasant time. Tuesday, 27th, after dinner Darius went home. Yes, left us again to go to New York. How glad we were to have him here with us a short time; and sorry to part with him this afternoon.
27th. George worked drawing stones for Haverly. I called at Willards for Brother and Wife are both real sick.
28th. I washed, Ironed; called at Brother.
29th. Pa went to Andrew after Ella Dan. She is with us to night.
30th. Ella Dan, and I have enjoyed the day very much. We called at Willards. They are very poorly. Alice came home from teaching. Her school is now out.
31st. Pa worked at Willards because they were very sick: in the evening Abram and Viola Sprague came here and staid all night. Ella Dan was here too.
Feb. 1st, Sunday. A. Sprague and Wife were here - also Ella Dan. mist of rain.
2d. Very pleasant. I made minced Pies. quilted some; called at Willards. Mary is very sick: Willard is better.
3d This has been a disagreeable rainy day, with a little snow. I called at Willards. Mrs. H. called here. I have washed, Ironed, and wrote to Darius.
4th. A cold, pleasant day. I called at Mrs. Haverly - also at Willards.
5th. A cold, pleasant day. At night Sister Lydia came from A. Tacys here. We all called at Willards in the evening. Mr. Hughes eat dinner here. Also Ella Dan.
6th. Very fine sunshiny day. In the morning Ella and Cora called on us. afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Bowlman. In the eve we called on at Willards. Recd a letter from D., Lucy; Ruby and Julia and Feddie.
7th. afternoon commenced snowing very hard. Came 6 inches deep.
Feb.8th. Sunday. A little snowy. Pa went to church. Alice rode with him. I sent a letter to D. have some ready to-day to the girls all of them.
9th. A terrible windy, snowy, rainy, haily day. Pa went with Ella to Downsville. Platt eat dinner with me. and 4 other teams came from Downsville. Platt wondered if he could face the storm and go home that day; so teadious but finally all team went. Sister Lydia stayed that night with me.
10th. Some snowy. Pa, and Ella came back. Charley Signor eat dinner with us. In the even- ing we were sent for at Mr. Haverlies. Fred is sick.
11th. Very pleasant. I washed and Ironed. made Pies, and a loaf of cake.
12th. We had company. Mr. and Mrs. Howard, and in the evening we were asked down to see Sick Fred Haverly. George set up there. Lydia staid with me.
13th. A very pleasant day. Pa got word from Washington to go to Oneonta to be examined.
14th. Very pleasant. I called at Willards and at Mr. Haverlies to see the sick.
15th. Very pleasant. I called on Asenath. Pa and I went to church. Ella Dan went away to go home.
16th. A very wet nasty day, rainy. I put on my Irish chain quilt. Pa went for Haverly, after Tillie Elwood, to help them in the measles
17th. A rainy day: quite warm. Lew Hoyt stayed overnight, so as to go with Pa to Oneonta to be examined.
18th. Pa went to Oneonta to be examined. rainy in the morning. Both came home at night. I stiched, and took quilt of the frame ---- --- --- quite.
19th. Very pleasant. Pa sawed shingles. I done quilting.
20th. pleasant. Alice White called on me, and I enjoyed it very much. A. Tweedie called, on the way to Downsville. I am trying to make it nice for Julia comming tomorrow, but am about sick.
21st. A rainy day. I am sick
22d. Stormy. A. Tweddie called comming from Downsville. Said are folks are well.
23d. A very pleasant day. Lydia came to stay with me because I am sick. Alice Dan called, game me a lemon.
24th. Very pleasant.
Feb. 25th. rainy. Cora Dan called on me.
26th. Commenced snowing at night. Alice Dan came with something very nice for my dinner. So kind of her.
27th. Lydia and I washed, etc. In the evening Willard came over. Platt eat dinner with us. Mrs. White called in the morning.
28th A very cold day, some snowy. Pa drove to the village with eggs, got sack of flour.
March 1st, 1891, Sunday. Very pleasant first but very cold.
2d. Very cold, and pleasant.
3d. Very cold, some snow in the air. Sleighs running.
4th. some warmer, some snowy.
5th. quite a cold day. Recd a letter from Julia, Ruby, and Darius. I sent a letter to Ruby and Darius. A postal to Lucy..
6th. Very pleasant. Lydia washed, Ironed, etc. Mary called to see me because I dont go out of doors yet.
7th. George and Frank drew our wood from the flat; part of it.
8th. Very pleasant.
9th. A rainy day. 10th. A very pleasant day. Platt eat dinner with us.
11th. Wednesday. Very pleasant Frank tapped their Maple trees.
12th. A very rainy day.
13th. A rainy day.
14th. Very early at 3 oclock this morning Darius came and knocked at our door. How glad we were to welcome him home once more. To-day he has gone to Downsville. Its been a cold raw day, with very hard winds; also all night. Mary called awhile to see me. 15th. Sabbath. A very pleasant day. All at home all day. Mr. Haverly and children called a while.
Mar. 16th. Darius came home from Downsville and to-night has gone down to stay at Mr. Whitcoms, so as to take the early 3 oclock train to go to New York. It has been a squally day some how.
17th. A very pleasany day. Ruby came home, without Baby.
18th. Very pleasant. St. Johns lecture. George Bull came and fetched Julia home eat supper and went with her to lecture in the evening. Ruby staid with me. Recd a letter from Darius.
19th. Very pleasant. A. Tweedie came and Julia went home with him.
20th. misty. Pa went to the top of Walton mountain after Lucy. She, and Ruby are with us to-night. how good it seems to me to be with them. to-night its rainy.
21st. some rainy. Pa took Lucy, and Ruby to the village to get Rubys new teeth, and one filled for Julia. Then Pa went after Lucy before dinner. Alex fetched Julia home, and eat dinner. He staid until night. The girls, and he gave us music, and singing, so we had a nice day. In the evening we all went to Willards for supper, and had a nice visit.
22d. Pleasant. Pa took Lucy up to Calder Terrys, then he walked over the hill to meet Hanford at the Russell farm. Ruby is with us yet, and what a pleasant time we all having, Julia too is with us, and how much we do all enjoy being together once in awhile. Ruby is now sufering with a headache and I am very sorry for her. Pa has got back. We eat dinner at Calder Terrys; and rested the horse.
23d. Pleasant. Ruby went home, Julia went with her to the Depot.
24th. Some rainy. Julia washed for me. I have enjoyed being here alone with her. I have been binding my new quilt.
25th. Very pleasant. Julia went to the village. Carie Sines and Minnie Russell came and staid all night with her. I finished my quilt.
26th. Very pleasant. Julia and I visited at Mr. Haverlys. Took tea; Pa eat with us.
27th. Julia and I took the horse and wagon and went over to Andrews, had a very pleasant visit. got home early and to-night has gone to a party up to Mr. Hodges with A. Tweedie.
28th. Very pleasant, warm Spring weather. Platt Hubbell eat dinner with us. Julia rode with him over the hill going to commence her school Monday.
29th. Pa and I went to church. What beautiful March we are having.
30th.. Very pleasant. I washed, Ironed, etc.
Mar. 31st. In afternoon some snowy. Mrs. Haverly came up a while.
April 1st. Wednesday. Pleasant. Recd a letter, and sent one to Julia, also to Lucy.
2d. Pleasant afternoon: Later cooler, and snowed. I set out some brier bushes.
3d. Snowed 3 inches in the night. To-day was cold, and full of snow. Wrote a letter to Charley, and Darius. Sowed Tomatoes seeds.
4th. Cold and snowed some. Recd a letter from Brother John.
5th. Very pleasant, but cold air. Pa and I have been here alone all day. I have written to Brother John Dan.
6th. Very pleasant, but cold. I washed and Ironed. Platt eat dinner with us.
7th. Very pleasant. I piled wood most of day.
8th. Very pleasant, beautiful day. In the eve. Pa and I went to town. Got letter from D.
9th. Very pleasant. I called at Willards. Lydia came here from over the river, stayed all night. I made me an Apron.
10th. Snowed all forenoon, then colder. Got butter from George Jenning.
11th. A cold rainy day. Put a hen setting. Lydia had been with us 3 day and night. She is about sick with a cold.
12th. A cool rainy day. Pa, Lydia, and I have been alone all day. To-night Lydia went over to Willards and then up to A. Tacys.
13th. Very pleasanat. Elbert eat dinner with us. I went to Willards; and got buttermlk. I finish- ed Julias quilt. Pa set out brier bushes.
14th. Very pleasant. I went to the village with Pa. I washed, Ironed, baked, etc.
15th Very pleasant, I looked for moths. took up some carpet; cleaned the press.
16th. Very pleasant, been cleaning Julias room. brushing carpets, etc., baked bread.
April 16th, 1891 - Mrs. Covil was buried: about 6 weeks or 2 months ago, her son was buried. She lived with them and he had 4 children with an wife.
16th. Hanford and Lucy drew writtings, as signed term between themselves and Wendall Holmes, for the old John R. Radicutt farm. Traded theirs, for part payment on the dear home we have all loved so dearly has now gone into the hands of stranger. Will let it go, Hanford wasent able to work so hard a place.
Apr. 17th. Very pleasant. I am cleaning house.
18th. pleasant forenoon, but awful windy and hail and rain storm towards night..
19th. Very pleasant. Pa and I am alone all day.
20th. Very pleasant. I washed and Ironed.
21st. Very beautiful day. I sewed cabbage seeds. Transplanted Tomates we had sowed.
22d. Very pleasant all day until night, snowed and blown. I made soap but didnt empty it. Willard came over after some of my old soap. 4 qts to dr. a horse. I sent the girls a letter by Jimmy Tacy.
23d. Pleasant. I emptied, and cleaned up from making soap. Scalded Pork brine and cleaned barrel, and got down celllar. Got a letter from D., and one from the all the girls in Downsville.
24th. Got some horseradish and grated; Took up my Sage roots, and set out gain, as Frank Dan ploughed the garden. Then I went and made a bed and sewed Onion seeds, Beets and Lettice. This is a fine, but cool day.
25th. quite cold, snow flying in the air. Pa took the day to fix the Hens Park. I wrote to D. and the girls in Downsville.
26th. Very pleasant. Pa and I were here all alone. Colt came to town.
27th., Monday. Very pleasant. I washed and ironed and made a towel, mended a shirt.
28th. Very pleasant; in the afternoon windy. I have been puttying, and cleaning yard.
29th. Very pleasant. I baked, and done a little of everything.
30th. A very pleasant day. I cleaned the chamber pans, Whitewahed, and painted it.
May 1st. Very pleasant. Planted Potatoes, early ones. Sowed cluster Peas. Set out ------
2d. Saturday. very pleasant day. George and I went over the mountain. called at Platt, found Charles, Platt, and his wife all sick abed. Went down to Hanfords to dinner; stayed.
4th. Monday. There over Sabbeth, came home Monday. Called at Alstons to dinner. Loretta is sick. To-night Pa has gone to the village with eggs. Lucy Rose is there with her Parents. Recd a letter from D. and Julia.
May 5th. Cold. Several snow squalls. I washed, Ironed. Mrs. H. called. Mr. Mifs Murphy came here afterwards. I sent Darius a Postal.
6th. This morning theground is white with snow, and been snowing by spells all day, but to-night it some warmer, and bare grounds. I sent Julia a few lines, and a package on the stage.
May 6th. 1891 - Platt Hubbell died.
7th. Very pleasant. Pa planted our Potatoes.
8th. Very pleasant. We went over to attend Platt Hubbells funeral:, and the next day, May 9th, 1891 - Charles Hubbell died.
10th. Sunday, he was buried, so we stayed over. Six years ago to day, 1885, Sister Esther died being 51 years old. She was the wife of Charles Hubbell.
11th. Very pleasant. I made Pumpkin pies. Wrote to Darius and Charley. Had a caller and called at Willards.
12th. Very pleasant. I washed and Ironed, worked some Pumpkins seeds out in the garden. Sent a package to Hanfords.
13th.. Very Pleasant. I have worked some in the garden. Made beds and sowed Parsnip seed, Carrots, and Radish seed; and beets seeds Hanford gave me. My first mess of greens.
14th. Very pleasant. I have been puttying. Pa left the mill because of lameness, and gone fishing ---- -------.
15th. Friday. Very pleasant. Pa has gone over to the mill again. I have been mending
16th. A rainy day. How revived everything looks. A letter from Julia. Ditto Frank Ringley again, one from Darius.
17th. Cool, afraid of frost. Very pleasant. George went to church this morning. Lydia came awhile, eat supper.
18th. Very plasant, some cool.
19th. cool and pleasant. I have worked upstairs now 2 days. Had a mess of greens to day.
May 20th. cool and pleasant, I washed, Ironed, mended several pieces; baked cake, etc. Pa has gone with Willard to-night to help fight fire on Mr. Leonards. He is burning fall leaves.
21st. A little sprinkle of rainy now, otherwise warm and nice. Willard fetched our sugar bbl from the village right to our door with his horse and wagon. I have transplanted some beets and lettuce.
22d. Cool, and some sprinkles of rain. I have been mending and painting.
23d. Very pleasant. I have been painting. I called at Mr. Tacys a few minutes.
24th. Sunday. pleasant Pa and I here alone all day. I wrote to Lucy and Winifred. In the evening Pa went down to the post.
25th. I washed, Ironed, Stewed apples,etc.. To-night-am very tired.
26th. I worked in the garden awhile washed Strawsberries. Sowed over onions beds, done quite some, then papered clothes Press, and patching around kitchen. Called at Mrs. Murphys and Willards. Pa went to a raising, Robinsons. It sprinkled some in a while.
27th. Very pleasant. I called at Willards. I wrote Asenath a Birthday letter. Pa and I planted late Cluster Peas, and Cucumbers, Winter Squarsh, and Beans. I got a recipe and made coffee. Opened, and commenced to use out of our sugar barrel
28th. sewed rags, and mended some. Very pleasant. Ida Smith Wakeman called.
29th. I cleaned the front Porch. It rained some. I set out 30 cabbage plants.
30th. A little sprinkle of rain. I went with George to the village, called at Adas, and we both eat dinner at Asenath. When we started home, drove over to the cemetery saw my parents graves.
31st. Very warm and pleasant. I wrote to Winifred. Pa and I have been alone all day.
June 1st. Washed, Ironed, Baked Pie, etc.
2d. Killed our Rooster, and dressed it. had it for dinner. Some rainy. Got our little Leghorn chicken cooped out there. Got a letter from Darius saying he has left Lajngs, and got a new place at $55 per month.
3d. Some Rainy. I set out Tomatoes.
4th. George went over to Downsville to see Delia about the place. Very pleasant. I mended some, then took knitting and called at Willards. Wrote to Winifred.
June 5th. Very pleasant. I have done a little of everything. Cut and sewed rags, etc. George came home at night. Couldnt do anything with Delia on business.
6th. Very pleasant. I baked Bread, and Pies, also Cookies, besides doing a lot other work. A. Tweedie eat dinner with us.
7th. Very pleasant. Pa, and I went up to the Quarry, the first time since we lived here. Mrs. Haverly called on us.
8th. Very pleasant. Washed, Ironed, etc.
May 8th, 1891 - died - Norris Bull.
9th. Very Pleasant, getting very dry. Wm Whitcomb called on his way to Mr. Bulls funeral. He wll be buried tomorrow 11 oclock. Funeral will at the house. He, Norris Bull died May 8th, 1891. We wanted to go over to the funeral but Pa work at the mill prevented. another warning voice to be prepared -----. Our stay here will be only be short at the longest.
10th. Very pleasant; very dry. Pa is drawing wood he got from Haverley, and some he gave him. Water is low to saw.
11th. I went with George to the village.
Willie Elwood was married June eleventh.
12th. We went to Andrews. Some rainy.
13th. Very pleasant. Mrs. White called. Julia and Winifred and Alex Tweedie came and Wil Sines; all took tea with us. How glad I am to have Julia home again and Winifred too.
14th. Very pleasant; very dry. Winifred and Pa went to church. Julia and I stayed at home.
15th. Very peasant, and dry.
16th. A little sprinkle this morning. Whitewashed the chamber Parlor, and commenced paper- ing. Julia and Winifred went to he village, and got Pa and I some Ice Cream. I enjoyed it very much.
17th. A nice rain to-night. Julia and Pa went to the village. Julia got me a nice lace vail for a present, and lace to trim my hat, and trimmed it to-night. She is fixing the chamber parlor.
18th. We expected to go over the hill but its rained all morning. Julia is papering my clothes Dresser. Pa and I went in the garden, and set some Rootabago plants, some cabbage. We did go at 3 P. M. Stayed overnight at Stanfords. Went over to Rubys Friday stayed until Monday. Came over to Lucys stayed all night, and came home on Tuesday, June 23d.
June 23d, 1891 - E. Elwood little Cora was buried. oh such a lovely Child.
June 23d. We found the girls well. I fetched home a setting of eggs. Just under the hen ------ -------.
24th. Wednesday. Very pleasant. Pa went to Downsville on business about this place after seeing the Judge. Julia finished in my room and press, got it very nice.
Sylvia Horton buried June 24th 1891.
25th. Very pleasant; very dry. Robert Russell came here visiting. We baked 7 loaves of bread for the Fireman Parade for tomorrow. Pa came from Downsville been to see Delia about this place. Pa has gone to the village with eggs. Julia and Winifred has gone with Alex Tweedie to commencement exercises. I am here alone as usual. I shall have a good time, and I hope the rest will.
26th. All of us been down and enjoyed the big day. Soldiers Tournament, all of us were tired, but I had a good time. Rob Russell stayed here last night also Alex Tweedie. Winifred too is with us. Pa got me some Ice Cream to-day, I think so much of it.
27th. Very pleasant. Winifred went home. Julia pasted some. Gilded the crazy Bottles. I sewed up Darius new Comforter.
28th. Very pleasant Sabbath and we all here. Pa, Julia and I stayed home to rest. Willard called a little while,
29th. Very pleasant. Julia washed, Ironed. I baked Bread, Cake, Cookies, etc. Lucian Clifton visited, and eat supper with us. Pa, Julia and I called at Willards.
30th. Very pleasant. Tacked Darius Quilt. Julia took a lesson in dress cutting. Mrs. McLaurie called here.
July 1st. Wednesday. Julia took another lesson. We all called at Mrs. Haverlies in eve. I made Ds quilt.
2d. Thursday. Pa, Julia and I visited Mr. McLauries got Rootabago plants. We had a nice rain. Rained hard last night. We have set Rootsabagos plants, ------ plants.
3d. Friday. Rained hard all night, cut our garden very badly. We called at Haverlies in evening.
July 4th. Julia washed, Ironed, went to the village and got Pa a present of fine Slippers. She too got oil cloth, and fixed our chamber windows nicely. Tonight she is very tired. Its too bad. Mrs. Haverly and children called awhile.
5th. Pa went with Julia to the top of the mountain this morning. Julia was awful sick all the way. A pleasant day, mostly; quite cool. I can hardly stand it to have Julia gone. I feel like crying all the time. oh I wish I could always be with her. wish I could know how she is to-night. Well may God be with her all the time. I wrote to Darius while alone to-day.
6th. Quite pleasant. Sent D. a letter. Pa cut his grass. Willard commenced with the machine. someway its been lonely for me thinking so much about Julia.
7th. A rainy day. Pa and I went to Charles Howards visiting, had a very nice time. Got a Postal to night from Julia.
8th. Sold Pickles 370 Amt 2.98cts. Picked and canned a can of cherries. Brother Andrew, and Frank Dan called on us. Quite pleasant. I done my washing. Pa has gone fishing. I've been and picked a good mess of Peas and shelled them for dinner tomorrow. Willard has just been in a few minutes. Cora Dan called a few minutes.
9th. Pleasant. George got in our hay. I have patched his wrapper, and shirt. To-night carried Mary a White Fish. Commenced using our Keg of Fish.
10th. Very Pleasant. George commenced working in haying for Willard. I called over for a little while..
11th. Very pleasant. Pa is working for Willard. He went to the village this morning and got medicine of the Dr. Holley. I was invited over to Willards to dinner. In the afternooon called at Mrs. Whites then finished writing D. and Ruby. I've been now and picked, and shelled Peas for dinner tomorrow, Sunday.
12th. A very pleasant day. Pa went to church fetched home a letter from Julia, Lucy, and Winifred. I sent a letter by him to D. and Ruby. I have been here alone all day when Pa went to church.
13th. Very Pleasant, hot, good hazy day. I washed, Ironed, etc. Mrs. Murphy called for eggs. -------------------------
14th. A very hot, and pleasant , and hazy day and then rain. picked the sage and done many other things.
15th. A little sprinkle of rain. George and I went to the village, saw, and spoke to Dr. G. Basset. Got Lucy a little medicine.
16th.. Very pleasant. I called at Haverlies.
July 17th. Very pleasant. Cleaned the cellar. Sold Mrs. Murphy 1/2 bushel Potatoes.
18th. A rainy day. Pa and I were invited over to Willards, to dinner. Got a letter from the Girls in Downsville. I went into Willards patch and picked a pan of Peas.
19th. Sunday. A very pleasant day. Pa and I have been alone all day until towards night. Lydia came in a little while. Fred Hubbell to come a little while. I have written to the Colchester girls to-day.
20th. Very pleasant. A hard rain storm, some hail. I washed, Ironed, and mended some. Recd a letter from Darius.
21st. Very pleasant. George and I went down to Rubys, and had a nice time. Girls were both home.
22d. Very pleasant. I picked a pan of Peas on Willards patch..
23d. Some rainy. Carie Jenning came here visiting, George came to supper. Reverend Bowlman, Daughter and Wife called and drank tea with us. Pa went to the village, and fetched me a basket of cherries. Carrie and Pa helped me pit them, so I got the sugar on them the same night. Its been a very pleasant time I guess for all.
24th. In the morning I canned my Cherries. Its was quite rainy. Then Pa and I went up to Samuel Terrys visiting. Had a nice time.
25th. quite a hay day. I called at Whites and Tacys.
26th. been quite pleasant. Pa went to church.
27th. quite a good day. I washed, dried and ironed clothes. Baked Bread. Sent a letter to the Colchester. Got our first mess string Beans.
28th. I went down to Mrs. Haverlies in the afternoon, staid to tea. She gave me a bowl of Raspberries to fetch home. Its been a very nice hay-day.
29th. Very good hay day. Ive been working at rippng up a dress, and cutting rags.
30th. A rainy afternon. Pa cut the Island in the morning. Went to the village later. Got a letter from D. and one from Ruby.
31st. Very pleasant. George, and Willard both got in all their hay. I sewed a lb of rags; and lots else. Mrs. Haverly called here. I sent D. and Charley a letter.
Aug. 1st. A pleasant day. I baked; cut and sewed rags some. And in the afternoon, George and I went over to Andrews, staid for tea. They gave us a pail of Peas to fetch home. Recd a letter from Julia and Winifred.
Aug. 2d. Sunday. Pleasant. We are here alone resting, and reading and writing; Postal to Lucy.
3d. I washed, Ironed. Emptied my Straw tick and washed and Ironed and mended it.. Cleaned my bedroom generally. Scrubbed the wood shed nicely.
4th. A very rainy day. Pa went down in the morning, and had his Pension papers made out, then he has been here most of the day. To-night we had Pudding and milk for a treat.
5th. Some rainy. Pa worked for Haverly. Julia came over home on the stage. oh, how glad I was to see her.
6th. Very pleasant. Julia and I called at Willards. Julia has been fixing her flannel dress and Organ treadles., etc.
7th. Very pleasant. Julia has gone to the village.
8th. Very pleasant. Brother Andrew and Jane and Charley and Mary visited us. We called at A. Tacys and in the evening Perry Andrews. Flora Frost, and Alice Thompson made us an evening visit.
9th. Some rainy. Pa went to church. Sister Lydia called awhile in evening. I wrote to D. and Ruby, Julia and Lucy.
10th. Very pleasant. Julia washed and Ironed. Went to the village and had a lesson in Gar- ment Cutting. I done some about my ---------. Picked Peas for dinner, a pan of dry ones.
11th. Julia washed, Ironed. I made Bread. I write a letter to Lucy, to send. Pa going to Downs- ville afternoon. Julia went and took a lesson in Garment cutting at the village. Pa started at 3 and went to Downsville. Julia fixed the Bedstead in Parlor Bedroom. Got Frank Dan to helped her towards night. In the evening Mrs. Haverly and Mr. Murphy, and all the children came up for a while.
12th. Pa came home, been some rainy. Julia went down and took her lesson. Picked out paper to fix the house. To-night Pa drove to the village and got the paper and oil bottle. Took down eggs. Pa sold our farm to Levi Russell to-day.
13th. Very pleasant. Pa went to the Picknick. Julia and I staid home. Julia has gone for her lesson in Garment cutting.
14th. Very pleasant. We finished fixing our Parlor Bedroom. Pa went and got us a pail of Blackberries; and in the afternoon, Pa helped Willard in his Oats.
Aug. 15th. Very pleasant. Pa has drawn Muck from the pond; Towards night gone to help Archie rake Oats. Julia and I pasted the paper overhead in Parlor. Bake 2 Black Berry Pies, Cakes, and Bread. besides an hundred other things.
16th. Very pleasant. Pa, Julia, and I went to church the first time I have had a chance to go this summer, Rev. Mr. Dean preached. An old minister who used to be in Walton. Flo Frost called for Julia to go to church with her to-night. Julia isent able.
17th. Very pleasant. We papered. Julia papered the Parlor overhead, and put the boarder around. I made 2 Blackberry Pies. Brought -- --- ----- of ---- -----.
18th. Some rainy. finished straighting in the parlor. Pa went Blackberrying and I preserved them. Haverley called here.
19th. Julia washed; and went and took her lesson in Garment cutting. N..Pedler stopped with us. In the eve, Alex Tweedie came down here to spend the evening. Pa went Blackberrying.
20th. Very pleasant. Pa went Blackberrying. Julia has had headache very hard to-day, is better; and gone to take her lesson in Garment cutting. I am working jellying all the time I can get. I ironed to-day.
21st. Very pleasant. Julia took her lesson. Alston and Loretta came to visit us, to dinner, stayed all night, and until after dinner next-day. What a good visit we did have. In the evening Willards folks came over.
22d. Abe Vanvalkenberg and Julia came to dinner with us. Then we took the Alston folks to the village; and went up to Brother Andrews, with Abes folks and Willards. Drove to Uncle Darius Dan for a call. When we got home called at Archies, and Whites. Put in a full day. Aug. 22d, 1891, Got a letter from D. that his wedding is postponed.
23d. Forepart of the day pleasant, but towards night rainy. Written to Lucy. Pa, Julia, and I have been here all alone all this Sabbeth. I have written to D., read my Bible; The Witness.
24th. A rainy day. Pa worked for Uncle Darius. Julia went to take her lesson in Gar. Cut.
25th. Pa helped Uncle Darius 1/2 day. Julia took ger lesson in Gar. Cut.
26th. Pa went to Hancock. Jonah Hotchkiss came here, stayed all night. Flo Frost called on us. We washed, Ironed, Baked. killed 2 chickens and fixed for the Picknick
27th. It has been rainy, there was no picknick to-day. Mrs. Murphy called a while. I picked Cucumbers.
Aug. 28th. Very pleasant. Carie Jenning called. Pa went Black Berrying, got 35 lbs. This even- ing Perry Andrew, Seynour Frost and Flora called awhile. In the morning Mr. P. Andrews departed for the west.
29th. Very Pleasant. Perry A. has gone on-- --- me------ Seynour; his mother and sister went on the train with Mr. Andrews. Pa has been gathering corn, commenced to dig up Lettuce. Has gone over to work for the Haverly the first since Spring. Mary Dan came here visiting. I took care of my Plumbs 7 cans and a bowl of Plumb jelly.
30th. Pa, Julia, and I went to church. Pleasant till we got home; Then rained.
31st Very pleasant. Julia finished her Flannel dress, and took up the kitchen carpet . I killed a chicken and dressed it for dinner, had Cabbage. We cleaned Julias room ready for the carpet. In the morning we called to see Alice before she went off to school. She started this morning
Sept. 1st. Some rainy. I caught, and killed a chicken, and dressed a chicken. I washed , Ironed, and Julia straightened her room. I made nice Bread, etc.
2d. Very pleasant. Darius came home in the night. Julia has been poorly all day. Darius has been with us and we have had a pleasant time. He; and Julia have played, and sung together. To-night Darius, George Tacy; Flora Frost, and Julia all went to Hamden for a ride, and good time.
3d. Tuesday noon we started to over the hill, and Julia and G. Tacy, Darius went on the stage. Friday, Darius, and Julia went over to Rubys, came back Saturday. So we didnt come home until Sabbeth day. We have had nice time at Hanfords. Glad to get home again..
Now its the 6th of Sept. when we got home. Julia has gone down to meeting with Alice White afoot expects to come home with the McLauries folks. Darius came over the mountain with G. Bull. Julia rode with Pa, and I in our carriage.
7th. Very pleasant. We have visited with Darius. Julia went over to Willards with him to play croquet. Pa has gone with him to the village this eve. We have sewed our old carpet, so its ready to be put down. Julia has gone with Frank Dan up to Archies to play croquet this eve.
8th. Very pleasant, and cool. Darius started for home on the noon Train. Julia went to the village with him; then she took her lesson in Gar. Cutting before she came home. She got a letter from Laura McDougal. I called at Willards a little while.
9th. Very pleasant. We washed and ironed. In the evening Mr. Thomas was here. Julia played and sung for him.
10th. Very pleasant. Julia took her lesson in Gar. Cutting. She finished her room.
Sept. 11th. Very pleasant. Julia has been fixing her Black dress. I done the work baked Bread, cake, cookies. --- got cabbage, Turnips, Pork, and Potatoes for dinner.
12th. Very pleasant. Julia and I fetched a crate of Peaches, made 12 qt cans and some jelly of the skins, and done Cooking.
13th. We all went to church, and what a sermon we did hear by a strange Minister. The subject, or theme was prayers. exhorting us to pray often, and in great faith. Julia rode up with Mc Lauries and went home with them.
14th. pleasant with one little sprinkle. I have canned Plumbs got of Willard. Sent Lucy and Darius a letter. Brother Andrews fetched us a Sap Bucket full, and gave to us, lovely ones. Julia washed, done something on her silk dress.
15th. quite unpleasant, some rainy on the first day of the Fair. We put down the kitchen carpet, with our new Oil Cloth. Baked bread, and Pumpkins Pies, the first we have had this fall. Done lots on everything.
16th. Very pleasant. We went to the Fair, had a nice time. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson came home with us, and stayed all night.
17th. Very pleasant. We went to the Fair. Charles came home in the morning and eat breakfast. had lunch on the grounds at noon; came home at night, and had lunch, and quite a visit. Aunt Lucretia, and Hannah Smith called awhile at night. Wil Sines, Libbie Hodge, and A. Tweedie came home with Julia to supper, and stayed all night.
18th. Very pleasant. We attend the Fair. I got very tired; so an about sick. Julia has gone home with Libbie Hodge not comming home till Sunday.
19th. Very pleasant. Pa went to the village. Pa got is second crop of grass and got his Picture taken. I went with him. done some mending Saturday.
20th. Sunday. Very pleasant. Julia went to church, and came home with Pa, and stayed home all day. I wrote to Lucy, and Darius, and Harry McDougal.
21st. Washed, Ironed, Baked. Julia made a hat. Julia went to the village. Frank Dan called. Mrs. White called an hour or so; she fetched me a pail of Buttermilk. made an apple Pie, etc.
22d. Very pleasant. Julia drafter my wrap - her pattern, and my wrapper.
23d.. Very pleasant. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews was here visiting. Chrissie Hodges is staying all night.. Daniel Hotchkiss stayed all night. Pa finished digging Potatoes.
Sept. 24th. Very pleasant. Julia took the horse and wagon and went to the top of Walton mountain after Lucy. After dinner, Lucy and Julia went to the village. got home after dark In the evening Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Haverly with their children came and spent the day.
25th. Very pleasant. Lucy, Julia, and I went up to Carrie Jenning visiting. Carrie came after me; Julia; Lucy and took our horse and wagon. We are home all night again, and Lucy gone calling over to Willards.
26th. A nice shower early; then dried. So people threshed Buckwheat; after dinner Julia, Lucy and I drove over to Uncle Andrews to visit, had a nice time..
27th. Very pleasant. Julia and I went and took Lucy to the top of Walton mountain; we met Hanford. We visited there 2 hours then came home, and they went home.
28th. Some rainy. Very pleasant. Julia went to the village. Washed; Ironed; baked Bread, and Cake.
29th. Some rainy. Julia went to the village, besides we have done quite a bit of sewing.
30th. Very Pleasant. Julia finished my dress and worked on hers a good deal.
Oct. first. Thursday, and very pleasant. Brother and families, Andrews and Willard visited us; and Rob McLauries in the evening. had a very nice day altogather.
2d. Very pleasant. McLauries folks all came in the eve. Lilly Hubbell, and Marie Powell in afternoon to get tea for.
3d. Very pleasant. Julia packed her trunk, went to the village after hers and Pas Photographs. In the evening she called at Mrs. Murphys, and Haverlies. She fixed my dress, and does a little of everything to be good to everyone. Alice White called here.
4th. Sunday, Pa, Julia and I went to church. McLauries folks stopped for Julia to ride with them. Comming home Flo. stopped to dinner with us. Sister Lydia did come to see Julie after dinner. also Frank Dan came over awhile. In the evening Mc Lauries folks all came in awhile, also Mr. Haverly came up. Mary was sick so the rest couldnt come.
5th. We got up early; Washed, Ironed. Made minced sauce 2 cans. Julia and me the Quinies. Julia called at Willards. Julia started for Wisconsin. Pa took her Trunk to the depot; then had dinner, and took Julia down and see her off on the train. Oh how lonely it seems without her here. She is the sunshine of our home, every body loves her. It rained so I didnt got with them to the depot.
6th. Very pleasant and cool. I picked out Tomatoes, wrote to Ruby etc. the cucumbers.
7th. Very rainy day. I baked Bread, cut, and stewed Pumpkins, made into 4 Pies. Cut a pan of apples, and and put drying done some mending.
Oct. 8th. Pleasant. Alonzo Scovil came to visit us, stayed all night. Mrs. Murphy called. Her girls came for apples. Gave them some Beets, and onions.
9th. Very pleasant. Mr. Scovils folks went away about 9 oclock. Then I done my work with that time I had besides writing to Laura. I cut apples to dry.
10th. Very pleasant. Sent a letter to Darius, cut apples to dry. No letter from Julia.
11th. Pleasant. Pa and I home all day only Pa went to see Rob Mc Laurie. He is sick. In the eve. Mr. Haverley and family were here for a call. He came to see his sick horse.
12th. Very pleasant. Got a letter from Julia. She got there safety Wednesday on time. They were at the Dapot waiting for her at Packwaukee. Today I washed, Ironed, and cut some apples. Done some everything.
13th. Very pleasant. Cut apples and a little of everything. Heard that Mrs. Champlin, M. E. Preachers Wife had died. Was usually well when Mr. Chamblin went into the garden; When he came in found her dead and laying on the floor. I gathered several bushels of apples. Made 4 Pumpkins pies. Picked our sage.
14th. Made my Pies. Its very pleasant.
15th. Very pleasant. I made some calls to see Mr. Dickerman who is sick. Also called at Mrs. Haverlies, and Murphy. Baked Bread, cut a good many apples.
16th. Some rainy. All forenoon I helped Pa gather apples. We have got in center of the bushes and as much as 5 in the Woodshed beside we have a bushel of dried ones. Mrs. Murphy made us a call. made a nice loaf of cake.
17th. Very pleasant. Pa fixed fixed Parlor Stove blackened and fixed the room nice. I made 2 Pies; cleaned up generally. Lucy sent me some quinces by Seymour. I was real pleased with them.
18th. Sunday. Very pleasant. Pa and I stayed home all day. We wrote to Ebenezer and D. and Lucy.
19th. Very pleasant. I washed, Ironed, and cut lots of apples, and some in the evening. Got a letter from Julia. Seymour fetched it.
20th. A rainy day. I mended Pas Pants, wrote to Julia, and sent it by stage; sent Jellies to Lucy; cut lots of apples. Got a Postal from Lucy.
21st.. Cut apples. Fixed so much to eat every day.
22d. Fixed Quince sauce, 2 cans, and a bowl.
Oct. 23d. Cold raw wind, really cold out, freezing. I stewed Pumpkin, and done, and got the seeds from our Cucumbers and Tomatoes; and attended to drying apples; sewed the edging on the dress and neck by night.
24th. Very pleasant. finished drying apples. Picked up some apples, Baked and done lot other, etc.
25th. Pa and I went to church. Very nice pleasant day. I wrote to Lucy, and Darius, and Julia.
26th. Pleasant.until I got apples dried. I done ironing.
28th. Wednesday. Pa and I went in the afternoon over to Downsville. To Lucys, the same day, Anna Elwood was maried.
29th. We went to Shaver Town to Uncle Jonah Hotchkiss, and Alex Hulbert.
30th. we went to Beaverkill to Uncle Channcey Hotchkiss.
31st. to Uncle Daniel Hotchkiss and Jehiel Races, and so to see all of our cousins over there. Came back to Rubys Wednesday night, November 4th. The same day we eat our dinner with Lucy Rose Reckland. Stayed with Ruby 2 nights. Came to Hanfords Friday to dinner. Home Saturday.
Nov. 7th. Saturday. Pa went to see about hay on our farm. Eat dinner with Julia and then came home. We have had a very pleasant time, been gone eleven days. Had pleasant weather all the time, and a good visit. We has a letter waiting for us from Darius and Julia when we got home and Cramberries they sent us from Montello
8th. Very pleasant, warm sun like summer. Pa and I went to church. I have written to Julia, and Darius.
9th. Very pleasant. I washed, Ironed, and pieced a block. went up to Mrs. White for a visit, and drank tea. George worked for George Jennings. I pieced a block in my piece work.
10th. Pleasant, but a hard south wind all day. and mountainious roar as if coming on a storm. In the evening, George and I went over to Brother Willards. I picked up my pop corn, cleaned the room brushed, and swept the side rooms.
11th In the night it commenced to rain. held on all forenoon. Then came off warm. I cut a pumpkin and cut somepeice work, besides lot of other things which have to be done everyday. Pa got his pension to night, $24. Plaster quarters fell down over the stove.
12th. Rained until noon, then came pleasant, and warm. Hanford came over with his firking of butter, got breakfast here, fetched us a fine Leghorn Rooster for a present. Mrs. Murphy called to-day. I was very sick last night, feel poorly to day.
Nov. 13th. Very pleasant, beautiful and warm. I sent Ruby a letter. Painted the house. Made 4 Punpkins Pies. Pa heard from Darius.
14th. Very pleasant. Ours hog came to day from G. E. H. I went over to Brother to get him to unload it. I baked bread, and cookies. Called to see Mary Haverley. She is sick, fetched home ---- ------ ---------.
15th. Very pleasant, cooler. Pa and I went to church, had a good meeting.
16th. Windy all day, and towards night a little sprinkle. I cleaned souce, and hogs head, and got things ready for the sausage. We made it in the evening.
17th. A rainy, Windy, cold day. Some snow. I have taken care of our sausage meat got it ready in Jars to put up. boiled the pieces, and bones, and made head cheese. had a very busy day. Mrs. McLauries called. To-night am real tired.
18th. Very cold, and pleasant all day. I made 3 pumpkins, and one berry pie. Marion Elwood was here for dinner. I fried some of our new sausage. I cleaned both windows, and part of the wood work in this room.
19th. Very pleasant, cold freezing weather. I washed, and baked bread, and cake. I went and called on Mary Haverley as she is sick. Took Mrs. H. a mess of suasages. Got a letter from D. and Julia.
20th. Very pleasant. I made cookies, finished ironing, mended some.
21st. Very pleasant, quite windy. Wrote to Julia and sent it, mended some.
22d. A pleasant day, except for a little sprinkle about 11 oclock. Home all day. Hanford and Winifred came early before I got my work done. Winifred ----- NY Regents examination, which will be Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.
23d. A very rainy day. I cut and stewed a Pumpkin, canned some. I wrote to Lucy.
24th. A cold raw wind with a few flakes of snow, but none to lay over. I patched Pas pants, and my dress, stewed the other half of my pumpkins.
25th. Pleasant, but cold.
26th. Thanksgiving day. A little snow little lay on at all. Winifred is with us yet. We are all, Pa and I, and Winifred invited over to Willards for dinner, and Andrews family and Marys sister, Cinthia was there. The first she has been home in 8 years. She lives in Steubon county. I had a very pleasant visit, all together. Winifred went home with Andrews folks.
Nov. 27th. I have washed, and Ironed. Winifred came from Andrews this morning. Pa helped Andrews butcher this forenoon, then came home and put course manure on our Straws berry bed, and sage bed. Winifred has been to the village after her umbrella. Pa has gone to A. Tacy. This has been a cloudy; but not stormy day.
28th. Cold and some snowy. One inch of snow on the ground to-night. Wiinifred went from here and helped her carry her satchel. She was going to cross the river to Andrews. Charles was going to carry her home this afternoon with their horse and carriage. I called to see Mary Haverley. Willard and Mary came over here this evening.
29th. Very cold, but pleasant. Pa and I have been home all day alone. I have written to Darius.
30th. Very pleasant, and cold. been cleaning the wood-work. Recd a letter from Julia. Pa telephoned over to Mr. Whites in the eve. He said he would have the deed ready Monday.
Dec.1st. We sent a letter to Levi.
2d. Very pleasant, some warmer. Levi, and Ruby came home at dark. In the evening Hanford was here with his Brother, went to the village with a load, and came back here for dinner.
3d. Levi and Pa has gone to Franklin to settle all up with Dr. Foot. Comming home tomorrow we expect. Ruby fixed my wrapper. It was very pleasant to-day. Ruby has now gone to the village. Pa and Levi came home from Franklin. Ruby and I made Sourkrout. In the eve we went over to Willards. Recd a Postal from Julia.
4th. Very rainy, and windy.Levi, and Ruby have been with us all day and we had a nice visit. Ruby fixed my foot stool..
5th. Very pleasant. Levi and Ruby went away this morning, to go to Marion Elwoods. I have baked 4 Pumpkins Pies; and Bread. Went over to Uncle Darius Dan and drove up to Brothers just to speak. I was glad to get out of the house just a few minutes so pleasantly.
6th. Very pleasant. I wrote a letter to Darius and sent one to Julia when Pa went to church. Sent Darius Monday by stage on our way to Downsville to do business about the farm. Lawyer White made out our Deed, and Mortage, and we all signed them.
7th. Eat dinner, and supper at Alstons, Levi, Ruby. Pa and I, then we all went down to Hanfords to stay all night.
8th. Tuesday we came home and they went home. We went up to M. Elwoods to dinner.
9th. I washed, Ironed, and called over to Willards to see Mary; Ebenezers wife. She came over here a few minutes. Oh what lovely, pleasant weather we have had since monday morning.
Dec. 10th. Very pleasant. I have mended a shirt, 2 pairs socks; my skirt; and commenced to fix my brown dress. Hanford was here to dinner. He came after a load. Got a letter from Julia. Mrs. Murphy called me, and get some more eggs.
11th. Very pleasant. I finished fixing my dress. Sent a letter, and Papers to Julia.
12th. Very pleasant. I mended Pas coat. In the evening went with Pa down to see Mary Haverley. Sent Ruby a Postal,a and a letter.
Dec. 13th, 1891 - Daniel S. Hotchkiss died about 12 oclock
13th Very pleasant. Pa and I went to church. I called to see Mary H. and Sister Asenoth.
14th. Very pleasant, so I washed, and Ironed, But towards night had a sprinkle of rain. Its very warm. Made Cake, and cookies. Pa fell in the mill, and hurt him quite badly.
15th. A rainy day, with some hail. Scott Gregory came here to dinner because they are all sick at the Haverleys. I sent Ruby a Postal, and sent to Dr. S. P. B.
16th. A snowy, windy day. Snow one inch deep to night. Scott G. here to dinner today, Monday and Tuesday.
17th. Cold, all day. Got a letter from Julia. Scott G. eat dinner with us. I made 2 minced Pies, and Bread, Rice Pudding.
18th. Pleasant, and cold. Scott G. was here for dinner to day. Received, and wrote and sent Julia a letter. Sent Darius a Postal. Mended Pas pants, cut out a Night cap. Scalded the Pork brine.
19th. Very pleasant, some warmer to-night. Ida Smith came down with George this morning and stayed until she had to go take the train to go home. We had a nice visit. After dinner I sewed some. Finally Alex Tweedie came, and I had a good visit with him.
20th. Very pleasant. Pa and I went church. I wrote a Postal to Lucy, her Birth Day, letter to Darius. Pa and I have been down to see Mary H., found Mr. Haverley sick .
21st.. Geo. Jennings is sick. Pa is in the Grist mill. A beautiful day. I have washed and Ironed and mended two garments.
22d. Pleasant. Charley came from Franklin, got here to eat dinner with us. oh how glad we were to see him. He came to pay my note; and Darius note. In the eve. we went with him to Willards. had a nice visit. Got a letter from Darius.
23d. A rainy night, and morning a very rainy day. Charley staid with us till after dinner. I sent D. a Postal. Got one from -----. Pa worked part of the day; came home sick, is bad off, and I have been doctoring him to night. Soacked his feet, and put on drafts. soaked him all over in Saleratus water.
Dec. 24th. A rainy day. Pa has been very sick all day, could sit up a few minutes. I sent Lucy a Postal to come over. Brother Willard , and Fred Hubbell called.
25th. Xmas day. Pa has been sick abed all day. We sent by Brother Willard and got crackers, and Oysters for christmas. Pa got up and eat some. I sent by Frank Dan and got 2 lemons for Pa. Alice came came and fetched them to us. So kind of her. I'm not well to night.
26th. had a bad night, last night. been real sick ever since.
27th. Pa and I are both so sick. We had Dr. Holley come up. Willard comes everyday and does so much for us. We recd a nice package from Darius, day before christmas. Me some new shoes; Pa a cap. And a day after recd a letter from Julia, in which was a $5 bill for Pa and I, a Xmas present. so nice to be remembered by them.
28th. Rainy. George and I both sick abed.
29th. Pleasant, both sick abed, and had the Dr. both days. Lucy came over on the stage to help us a few days in our sickness.
30th. Not very cold, a few flakes of snow in the air, but none on the ground. Pa and I had a bad day. Its so nice Lucy is with us.
31st. Pleasant day, lovely.
January 1892. 1st, quite pleasant.
2d. A rainy day.
4th. Ruby came.
5th. Pa was taken worse.
6th. Lucy went home and fetched Lydia back.
7th. Snowed some everyday all the week. Pa & Ma are gaining. Darius came home on the night line.
13th. Julia came home on the night line from Wisconsin.
14th. Snowy. D. went to Downsville. Both seem a little better to night.
Jan. 15th. Telephone for H. and Lucy to come home. They got here about two oclock. Dr. Bassett and Holley both here. Lucy went home. Had lots of callers.
16th. Rainy most of the day. Dr. came here from Downsville.
18th. Snowy. Two members of the G. A. R. were up to see Pa.
19th. Marion called to night.
20th. Julia taken sick with the Grippe.
21st. Dr. came to see Julia.
22d. Julia better.
23d. Ruby went home on the train.
The Post got Pa box of grapes, oranges and lemons.
27th. Cold but pleasant. Alice Hunter and Letta Whitcomb were here for dinner.
28th. Julia took the horse and drove down to the village alone.
29th D. and Lucy went to Downsville.
30th. Aunt Lydia came here to work. Dr. Holley was up here this morning.
31st. Ellen Tacy called here this afternoon.
Feb. 1st. Julia and Lydia washed
3d. Mr. Leonard drew his first load of wood. He came from Downsville and brought Mrs. Bull. She staid all night.
4th. Julia and Darius went up ro Rob McLaurys awhile to night.
5th. Aunt Lydia and Julia washed. Just a lovely day. D. staid at Ada's all night and will take the early train in the morning and go to N.Y.
6th. Pa went to Downsville. Very nice day.
7th. Sunday. Pleasant day.
8th. Lydia and Julia Washed. Mr. and Mrs. Russell came over and hired Julia to teach across the river. Give her $5.00 a week.
Feb. 9th. Town Meeting. Pa came home from Dowsville.
10th. Pa and Julia went to the village.
11th. Very stormy all day.
12th. Hanford came over. Julia went with him to Downsville..
13th. Very cold. Aunt Mary was here.
Feb. 13th, 1892 - Alfred Twaddell died last night
14th. Valentine day. Willard came over.
15th. Julia came home from Downsville.
16th. Hanford got over here before we got up this morning. Beautiful day. Mr. Twaddells funeral..
Feb. 16th, 1892 - Monroe Rowland and Lucy Young were married.
17th. Lydia and Julia washed. Libbie Hodge and Mary Ballantine called..
18th. Pa went over to Abe VanValkenburg to stay all night. Mrs. Haverly and Mrs. Murphy called this eveing. Flo was here for dinner. Dr. Holley was here to-day.
19th. Uncle Andrew and Aunt Jane were here for dinner. Mrs. Murphy and children called this P.M.
20th. Julia finished her brown dress. Received a letter from Lucy.
21st. Julia and Pa went to meeting.
22d. Washed. It was a nice day.
23d. Nice day. Julia went down and took tea with Heatie Haverly.
24th. Asaenith was here. Pa went after her and took her home at night. Mrs. White called. Also Willard in the evening.
25th. Lovely day.
26th. Pa went to Downsville and took the feathers to Ruby.
27th. Nice day. Julia sewed some.
Feb. 28th. Pa came home from Downsville.
29th. Libbie and Chrissie Hodge staid with all night with us to-night.
Mar. 1st.. The girls took the Teachers Examination. Very snowy all day
2d. Levi came after tea, and eat dinner with us; took home their can. Flo and Seymour Frost called, also Willard. Pa went to a soldiers funeral; Mr. Hill. got home at night, and Frank being sick, he helped Willard milk. Mr. White folks finished moving and Mr. Liddles folks moved in.
3d. Pa, and Julia went to the village; and took Eggs, and got Julia calico for her dress. Levi came after a load, and eat dinner with us.
4th. Pleasant. Pa went Suckering for the first after being sick. Brother Andrews called. Frank Dan taken sick yesterday. 5th. A little flurry of snow. Pa and Julia went to the village.
6th. Pa and Julia went to church, to hear Reverent Mr. Park preach. Its snowed some, been cold and windy, but the sun has shone; and the Sun of Righteousness has shown in my poor heart. I have written to Darius and some to Cousin Laura Mc. Julia has been here to cheer our house as she always does when here.
7th. Monday. Lydia and Julia went and washed a quilt. Except not everything gets dry. Its been a very pleasant drying day. Pa and Julia went to the village. received a letter from Ebenezer and Elima Hodges.
8th. A nasty wet day, cold with some snow and hail. Rob Liddle died Monday night. Pa went to the village to see Marion Elwood about Pension. Julie went to help Flora F. to sew. Frank Dan came in awhile. Lydia is with us yet.
9th. Pa fetched home our large chair from the shop, got it fixed nicely. A nice March day. Pa has been over the river to see Russell. He eat dinner with Joseph Fitch. Yesterday Julia helped Flo Frost. To-day she is fixing Lydias dress.
10th. Very rainy, and snowy. Rob Liddle was buried. Sent Lucy a letter. Lydia sorted our apples. Opened a jar of Plum sauce. I canned 3 cans of Apples for spring use.
11th. Very cold, and very windy. I canned 5 cans of Apples, helped pare them.
12th. canned 8 cans more. Very cold, snowy, and windy. Walter Elwood visitied us, and stayed over night.
Mar. 13th. cold, but very pleasant, sunshing. Pas and my 40th; anniversary wedding day. Lydia, Julia, Pa and I have been alone to day, had a very pleasant day; only Julia not well. I wrote to Ruby, Thought of all the rest.
14th. Awful cold. Winifred and Susie Warren came over on a lumber wagon with G. Warren, and they about froze. Pa went in the morning and took Lydia over to Andrews. He staid all day.
15th. Very cold. Pa went and caught a mess of Suckers. Winifred and Julia too feeling poorly to-day. Pa too went as well. All grunt together. Girls have gone to Willards to a young folks gathering; took a cake.
16th. Pleasant. Melissa Signor came here, staid all night. Julia and Winifred called at Mr. Haverlies, and Mrs. Murphies to see the children.
17th. Julia and Winfied took the horse and wagon and took Melissa home in the morning. They both have gone this evening to the village to exercises at the hall.
18th. Julia and Winifed were here. Winifred went to Adas. Pa worked half a day for Haverley, the first he had done since Hollidays.
19th. Julia washed, Ironed, and nearly noon, Levi, and Ruby and Baby came here. Were all nearly frozen as its a terible day; with snow and wind. They got dinner, and went home. Left Sadie here as we were afraid she could suffer going home. It snows and blows day and night for several days in succession.
20th. Sunday. Cold, and snowy, hasent been any such a time before this winter. About the time Suns crossing the line; and its been north east and north west several days. 21st. Very pleasant. Julia commenced her school. Pa started to take her, but met Russell coming after her. Charley Dan visited here in the evening. Willard, Frank, and Cora came here for a call in the eve.
22d. pleasant. Andrew came and fetched Lydia here after she had been for with me. Julia got home the second day of school . She has 10 scholars, and all lovely.
23d. Very rainy all day. Pa took Julia to school and fetched her to night. Winifred rode with him to the village, and stayed at Ada all night instead of coming home.
24th. Very pleasant. Winifred went home with G. Warren in a good sleigh, I think very comfortable. Julia is home to night.
25th. Pa took Sadie home. Lydia is with me. Its very pleasany, and Lydia has washed and ironed. Julia stayed at Andrews because Mary is sick.
Mar. 26th. Very pleasant. Julia is home. Andrew fetched her about two oclock. Mary is sick. Pa came from taking Sadie home. He had a hard time to get through the bad roads.
27th. Sunday. Very pleasant. Pa and Julia went to church.
28th. Very pleasant. Lydia got the rotten apples out of the cellar for me. In the morning before going to school, Julia washed. In the afternoon Lydia ironed. Pa has worked in the mill.
29th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. letter from D.
30th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Julia came to stayed all night with Mrs. Haverleys. I've put linings in Pas coat sleves. Pa and Julia went to the village with eggs.
31st. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Hanford and Lucy came over. Lucy stopped, Hanford went to the village after his new wagon to take home. Julia went to Mr. Russells. Hanford and Lucy expect to sit with her to night. Willard came in awhile to-day noon Mary came over in the afternoon. Got a nice package from Darius yesterday showing somethings he had at the dinner at Saynes
Mar 31st, 1892 - Susie Warren died yesterday afternoon, to-day she was taken home in the Hearse
April 1st. Very pleasant. Pa worked in the mill. Julia taught all day, came home and went up to Hodges. She took the horse and wagon, and went alone. I made 4 apple Pies with Lydias help.
2d. Some rainy. Pa has been in the mill. Lydia washed some, dried clothes by the stove. I made bread, and a layer cake. I bound a quilt, and peice a star.
3d. Very pleasant. Pa went to the U. P. Church as our minister has gone to conference, and Julia would come home from the Hodges and want him there to take the horse. Julia came and she expected after going to Franklin with them to the examination.
4th. Monday. Very pleasant and Brother John came to day with his Wife and child. We were glad to see them as I hadnt seen them in many years. Julia came home with Andrew, and he took Lydia home with him.
5th. Very pleasant. Pa is in the mill. Brothers Willard and John and their Wifes visited here, and too supper with us. We had a nice time.
6th. Very pleasant. Pa is in the mill. Willard and John went to Colchester visiting. Maggie and Margie stayed with me until after dinner, then went over to Willards. They came back and stayed all night.
7th. Willard and John drove to Hamden. Willard had to go there to a lawsuit. Pa worked in the mill. Maggie and Margie went to the village visiting. Juila came home sick. Cezmour fetched her. It has been a lovely day. Farmers are plowing. Dr. came up to night to see Julia. She has diphtheria. Pa went up stairs to sleep. I took care of Julia. 8th. Very pleasant. Pa is in the mill. I wrote Lucy a card. Recd a letter from Darius. Sowed Tomatoes seeds. I fed the hens corn and went to the Barn after and fetched in the eggs for the first time since I was sick. Julia has been in bed all day. She got up to night, so I could fix her bed, oh how tired I am to night. Pa sleeps up stairs again to-night.
9th. Very pleasant. Pa has been in the mill. Julia very sick all day. Mr. Marvin got setting of eggs. Mrs. McLaurey sent Julia beautiful flowers. I made Oat meal cookies.
10th. Snowy, and blows, and sun shine. Cold air. Julia is sick in bed. Pa is here all day. Willard called awhile; how we love to have him do so even sabbath day.
11th. Pleasant. Pa worked in the mill. Julia sick abed; but some better. Mary Hillard called and fetched us some butter milk.
12th. Cold, and air full of snow. Mrs. Murphy called. Pa worked in the mill. Brother John and Mary called. Julia no better. She got her certificate. Second, 2d, grade from Mr. Conlon. Pa sowed cabbage and Tomatoes seeds. A picture from Emma Biggar and a letter from Chrissy Hadie.
13th. Very pleasant. Pa worked in the mill. Julia sick, no better. To-night some better. I washed for the first since sick. Brother John, Andrew called in morning John and family start for home. We had a very pleasant visit.
14th. Very pleasant. Pa is in the mill. Julia is better. To-day some girls came to see her. She popped corn, and has apples. how I love to have Julia here with me.
15th. Very pleasant. Pa been in the mill. Willard called. Murphy girls called. Julia is I guess, some better
16th. Very pleasant. Pa worked in the mill. Julia is some better. We have been sewing some fixing her dress, my skirt, and different things as needed.
17th A little sprinkle towards night. Pa and Julia went to church. Easter day. We wrote to Darius, Lucy, and Ruby, and Laura.
18th. Very pleasant. Julia taught school, then came home and washed. Pa is in the mill. Uncle Eliphalet came over here after 3 bushels of Potatoes, stayed all night.
19th. Julia rode to school with Uncle Eliphalet. Its very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Tom Murphy came here with his trunk, wants to board with us. Eat dinner with us. I cut apples and made two pies, and cake. finished ironing, and done lots more. now sponged bread, got everything fresh.
Apr. 20th. Very pleasant. Pa worked in the mill. I done some sewing, and in the afternoon trimmed our little Cherry, and Plum trees. Baked bread and had everyting in shape for our boarder.
Apr. 20th, 1892 - Old Mrs Grant died.
21st. A rainy morning, rainy day. Pa in the mill. Arthur and Etha Russell visited us and eat dinner, I made a mess of cookies, made Apple sauce.
22d. Very pleasant. Pa in the old mill yet. I made apple pies, and done a little of every- thing. called at Willards, first I have been out in 3 1/2 weeks., saw Mr. Glass and spoke to him.
23d. Very pleasant. Pa is in the old mill. Julia has been cleaning her room. I'm making bread, and cake. I have been doing a little of everything.
24th. Very pleasant. Pa and Julia went to church. I read my Bible, and Talmager sermon, and the Reporter. Sister Lydia came over for a minute. Wrote to Darius. All togather we had a pleasant day. Murphy has been here all afternoon.
25th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Julia washed, I ironed some, and lots more. Taught school and was so tired she came home at night sick. 26th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill yet. I have done lots of everything alone to-day and called on Brother Willards. Seymour came after a hen to set.
27th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Julia is with us. I baked bread, cake and done a little of everything. I sent a letter to Wisconisin.
28th. a little sprinkle in the morning. Pa in the mill. I've been patching Pas pants. am nearly sick to-day. Went to Willards and got 15 plants of sprouts and set out. it turning pleasant before it rained.
29tth. pleasant morning. Pa in the mill. I went to Willards and sorted a bushel of apples to have given me, and fetched home a pail. been canning some to-day, got a letter from D.
30th. Very pleasant. Pa is the mill. Recd a letter from Lucy. Julia been cleaning her room; Washed and Ironed, and filled her bed. Alice White called on us.
May first, Sunday. All staid home, not able to go to church. Laid down to rest. quite rainy day. Grass grows like everything. I wrote to D. In the eve, Julia plaid ------.
2d. A rainy day. Julia washed the white clothes after school, and the colored ones in the morning..
May 3d. A little sprinkle, so I fetched in most of my clothes. McLaurie came for our horse, and Julia went with him. Poor little girl is so tired. Julia came home, and we got our ironing done, supper over, and work done. Once again we all are glad to sit down to rest for the night.
4th. Very pleasant. oh how glad to have Julia come home to-night., though didn't help her. I have made 2 apple pies. Pa is in the mill. this morning he went down before breakfast to have pension papers made out. I transplaned tomatoes. Got a lettter from Uncle Ebenezer. Pa, Mr. Murphy and Julia played dominoes.
5th. Some rainy. Pa in the mill. Seymour Frost got a bushel Potatoes. I read the news. I mended what I could. I called at Willards to-night. Julia isent comming home, oh how lonely it will be.
6th. A rainy day. Pa is in the mill. Julia got home half past 3. I'm glad too. Have been mending 2 days all I could.
7th. Julia cleaned the chamber. Pa worked in the mill. Very pleasant, some cooler, and windy.
8th. Very pleasant. Pa and Julia went to church. Murphy came home to dinner, and about 3, Marion, and Tirla Elwood came here, and staid for tea.
9th. Very pleasant. Pa was in the mill but 1/2 day. Andrew came to plough the garden. Willard came over and talked awhile. Martha Hotchkiss came over and staid all night., in the morning took the noon train and went back home to Lew Beach.
10th. Very pleasant. Pa is in the mill. I've been making apple pies. Wrote to Laura Mc. Wrote to Darius.
1th. quite rainy. Pa worked in the mill. Murphy wasent well, and didnt work. I cleaned yard some, cleaned cellar.
12th. quite rainy. Pa in the mill. I've washed some, and ironed. Julia is home again, and I'm so glad. I wrote to Ruby.
13th. Very plaeasnt. Pa was in the mill. I cleaned cellar cupboards, and lids, and jars, and cellar stairs; done lots of mending. Julia came home since it was Friday night. We're always very glad to have her come
14th. Very misty, not rain. Pa in the mill. Write to D. Recd one from him last night and one from Wisconsin. To-day made Bread, and Pies. Julia went down and got her new Sague and hat and velvet to trim her light flannel, to fix over. Pleasant most of the day. Pa was to tired, and Julia all ---------------------. All but me; Mr. Murphy laid down and slept for several hours, then had dinner. Julia got a letter from Ella Dan
May 15th. Very pleasant, but windy. Pa is in the mill. got our first mess of greens for the season. Julia has gone to her school. I made sour Pork brime, and put it in the cellar again. Commenced writing to Lucy. made oat meal cookies.
16th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill.
17th. how glad I was to see Julia come to-night when we not expecting her. I fixed the screen in the cellar window, and cleaned some in the cellar.
18th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Polly Barlow and Sister Mary called awhile. I sent Lucy a letter.
19th. pleasant, but very hard wind. Pa in the mill. Lydia came over to stay all night, because Willards folks went to the village. Pa is most done of planting Potatoes. I went out and sowed the Peas for him. Julia didnt come home to-night.
20th. pleasant, only a shower in the morning. Pa in mill.
21st. A very rainy day. Pa is in the mill. I made Bread, and Pies, and made button holes in a skirt Julia ------, and made, and I put on the ----. Lydia called over. Towards night Libbie Hodge, and Mary Balentine came. Staid all night.
22d. Sunday. all went to church but me. Its been quite pleasant. I wrote to Darius.
23d. A rainy morning, Cloudy all day and misty. Pa is in the mill. Grass grows quickley. I washed the colored clothes.
24th. I baked bread. Got a mess of greens, puttied, and painted some. Pa in the mill. Sent a letter to John, and Ebenezer.
25th. Rainy. I sprouted Potatoes, and washed. got 3 meals for company, done up in ---- nicely. read some, and lots more. Pa in the mill.
26th. Very pleasant., just a shower in the morning. Pa in the mill. Julia went to the ------ ----- ------- ----.
27th. Pa in the mill. Quite wet.. I wrote Sister Asenath a Birthday letter. Made bread and cake. called at Willards. Set out 2 Maple Trees.
28th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Its Saturday and Julia's been home. She took up my bedrom carpet, mopped the floor. We made 2 custard pies, and a layer cake. got Murphy an extra supper so he could get to the village early to get his pay.
29th. Sunday. A little showry. Pa, and Julia went to church. Carie Sines came home with them. Julia has gone a foot with her to the exercises to the village this evening. Julia was sick and had to be fetched home. Carie came with her.
May 30th. quite a good day. Only Pa went from here. Julia and I put down the kitchen carpet, and done lots more, baked bread, etc. In the evening Willard and Mary came over.
31st. Very pleasant. I have done washing, and Ironing. To-night Julia dont come home, goes to Ruby. Its lonely without her. I sent Ruby a Postal. I emptied, and washed my Strawstick and have it ready for Pa to fill at night, turned a sheets.
June 1st. Wednesday. pleasant only a shower at night. Pa in the mill.. I have just puttied and painted in Julias room. Julia came home, and washed now has gone to the village with George.
2d. Pa in the mill. I made 2 lemon pies.
3d. Rainy. Pa unloaded a car in the forenoon, and afterwards didnt work; rested on the lounge. Warren Signor, and Wife, and child came here to tea, staid all night. Pa in the mill to-day.
4th. Rainy morning. Cousin went with Julia when she went to school. Julia drove around, and is going over to Downsville after school. Thursday her last day day this term I sent Ruby a present and also ribbon.
5th. Sunday. Some rains. Julia went to Downsville last night, so its quite lonely to day in our house. Mr. Murphy is home all day.
6th. Monday. It showed this morning. I have washed, ironed, turned a sheet, had a caller and made pies.
7th. Julia came from Downsville, fetched Sadie with her. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. I washed, Ironed, and putted and painted Julias bedroom floor, besides lots else.
8th. Julia has a Dressmaker here. I have been baking Cookies, Pies, and bread. To night am awful tired. Pa in the mill. Julia had the Dress Maker another dress.
9th. been quite rainy. Pa in the mill. I have done some mending besides all other work, so to let Julia sew. Andrew callled.
10th. Very pleasant. Pa in the mill. Julia has been fixing my dress. Mrs. Haverley and Mary called awhile.
11th. Very pleasant. Julia washed, and cleaned Mr. Murphys room, took up the carpet, and all. We got the ironing done, and she packed her trunk, and we done some baking bread, pies, and cake. Pa worked in the mill; and been and took her trunk to the Depot; now gone with Julia to get her ticket; and to the store. Sadie went with them. Its lonely here.
12th. Very pleasant, Sunday. Julia wasnt able to get to church, so we all staid home.
June 13th. Julia, and all of us were up at 12 Midnight and Pa went and took Julia to the Depot. She is now far away from us all. Sadie has had a very nice day here with me. I have washed, Ironed, and mended, besides a great deal of everything else. Sadie went to sleep in Aunties bed alone.
21st. We have been to Downsville; Returned to night, had a very pleasant time. Visited the girls; and Hannah; and Loretta; and Sister Phebe. ---- ---- Showers to-day.
22d. Some showers. Pa ploughed Potatoes, and hoed them; hoed a good deal more. I washed, Ironed, and lots more. Mr. Murphy came here again to-day. Philo Hotchkiss came here to stay the night, going to Norwich to be examined.
23d. Pleasant. I went with Pa, and trimmed all out the Strawberry bed; Then picked a mess of greens for supper. finished ironing and helped Pa pick 14 hen to sell. I singed all of them got 3 meals; and the the 4th one. Philo came at 9 P.M. from Norwich to have his supper. I'm quite tired. Pa took down te hen; got 12 cts pound. Got a letter from Julia. Good newy.
24th. A hard rain, and wind. We went over to Andrews for the first time since I was sick; and a storm came when we were there. Had our first mess of Straw Berries for our supper here at home.
25th. Very pleasant. Pas helping Marion Elwood about Jans cellar digging. I made cake, and cookies Cup pudding. Sam Hotchkiss, and Son called, and had dinner with us. I picked Strawberries in our garden, 2 quarts.
26th. Very pleasant. Pa worked for Marion E.. I cleaned the side room of of Julias room. cleaned out several boxes, puttied and painted. Baked bread; and everything.
27th. Sunday. Very pleasant. All home all day. I wrote to Darius, and Lucy. Melissa Signor was here to dinner, and Pa went and took her home. Sister Lydia called awhile.
28th. Rainy. Pa worked for Marion amt .50 cts. I have been very busy doing everything. Horace Smith came for his dinner.
28th.. Pleasant. Pa worked for Marion E. I have picked 6 qtrs of Straw Berries. Made 2 cans of sauce. Took 2 qts to Mrs. Haverly, the first I've been there ----- ---- .
29th. I washed, Ironed. Pa worked for Marion E.
30th. Some rainy. Pa mowed our grass. Sister Lydia called awhile.
Friday, July 1st. pleasant, only a shower.
July 2d. pleasant. Old Mr. Close and Mrs. Liddle called on us, fetched me some Goose Berries. Levi was over after a load. We gave him one Straw berries. He eat dinner here.
3d. Pleasant all day. Pa got our hay in the barn. I picked 4 qts of Strawberries which we do often, baked Pies green apples. Made cake.
4th. Very pleasant. Pa is on the hill cutting and pelling logs for Mr. Haverley. Ive baked bread. Picked, and filled 5 1/2 lbs of berries. Canned 2 cans; and one of Goose berries. finished painting. Put down a peice of oil cloth. I have wanted to do this a long time. Swept Mr. Murphys room and finished sprouting Potatoes.