Mary T. Hill Diary 1914

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Mary T. Hill Diary1914

{Note pages at front of diary}

November CashGertie P. Horrigan1628 West 12th St.Los Angeles

Mrs. Geo. R. FinchC. Richard StocktonIvy TowersTrenton N. J.

December - CashWanted help for fairfor church Apr. 2nd.Mrs. Otto IsaacsonMahnomen, Minn.

Wanting ClothesKatherineMary F. FitzpatrickMinot, N. Dak

September - CashThings needed at JeckylIsland apartmentWash clothes.roung [sic] Doilies for the curateTea NapkinsCoffee pot plate for servingTack hammerSilver polish

October - CashMarch 2nd toMaria - 25.00

July CashMadame Helene563 East 56th. StreetNew York


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Cor. 56th. St.

August CashHarry Kirke Porter1600 I. Street Washington

James Carleton YoungMan in Minneapoliswho has Autographs Setsof Authors.

June CashPd. House CleaningMay 12th 6400Pd.Laundress3 weeks 26.00

Pd.Mrs. McQuillanto May 9th. 25.00

MemorandaBook I have read since earlyin Feb.The New ChinaH. BoardHappy to LuckyIan HayThe Custom of the CountryEdith WhartonPollyannaElenor H. PorterThe End of her HoneymoonMrs. Baloc LoundesGrace ChurchJohn AyscoughCaviar by Grant Richards

January 1, ThursdayThis seems first wintry day snowing. Papa and I are spending a very quiet day. He hasbeen sitting for portrait in Drawing room to M. Caro Delvaille who took luncheon with us.Clara has gone to Dellwood it is a stormy day. Little Dorothy is better so is Jerome.

January 2, FridayA very dark cheerless day. Papa stayed at home all forenoon in Drawing room withCaro Delville [sic]. Charlotte Rachel and the artist took luncheon with us. Louis, jr. had


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trouble on knee lanced to day he is better. Little Dorothy is better too. Dr. Smith called inthe evening. Clara took cold yesterday.

January 3, SaturdayStill cloudy. Clara has pretty bad throat. Dr. Gilfillan saw her this morning. Mrs. Wm. Lee

84 - today. I went in to see her. Remarkable woman for her age. Papa went to the Yaledinner and made a short address. Clara is ill of a cold taken at Dellwood New Yearsday. Katherine Abott [sic] and I went to hear Ysaye the violinist.

January 4, SundayStill cloudy - not cold. Wrote to Mike Gavin. Clara is no worse so must be better. Papahas gone out to North Oaks. Louis jr. and Little Dorothy are better.We are alone at dinner and in the evening I had Vincent de Paul and papa worked at apuzzle.

January 5, Monday

And yet another cloudy day. 24 above about same temperature for days. Letters fromMrs. Freeman James Mamie and Ruth.

January 6, TuesdayAt last sun shine today - until afternoon. Then cloudy again. Caro Delville [sic] seems tobe getting impatient to go back East and appears to be finishing up papas portrait andthe group over at Mauds. Mrs. E. H. Bailey called to day.

January 7, WednesdayCloudy but Spring like. Water running. George and Charlotte dined with us he has acold. Papa Louis and Mr. Schultz spent the evening together. Rachel in her room all dayto day.

January 8, ThursdayHeavy fog last night cloudy early forenoon a little sunshine cloudy mostly 30 above.Clara went out to day. Dorothy jr. here for luncheon after nearly 2 weeks seclusion.

January 9, FridayNo cold change yet we are all wishing for snow. This evening Ed Holter came homewith papa. They had been to North Oaks to see the cattle. He stayed to dinner andspent the evening. Louis came in he went home with Louis.

January 10, SaturdaySeems colder but is 14 above at 830 a.m. I find it much more difficult to keep track ofthings it is necessary for me to go over places often to know where and how all are.

January 11, Sunday14 below at 830 a.m. A very pleasant morning cloudy. Papa and Mr. Gray went toMinneapolis in forenoon. I wrote to Mamie to Ruth and to Gertrude and some notes.Papa and Egil have gone to North Oaks this p.m. Snowing, windy colder.


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January 12, MondayThe first day this winter below zero 8 below at 7 a.m. but temperature rose toward tena.m. Dorothy sr.s 26th. birth-day. Walter came from Northcote yesterday to returntomorrow. We hear Theodore Schurmeier is ill of pneumonia in New York. Caroline and

Theodora have gone on to him.

January 13, TuesdayA sunny morning 10 above at 830 a.m. We had a fine Concert this evening. Dorothyand Mr. Dan Morison [sic] went with us.

January 14, WednesdayA beautiful day went out in the afternoon to pay a few visits. George Charlotte LouisMaud Egil and Rachel came to dinner to help eat a large Turkey Walter sent. TheodoreSchurmeier reported doing well.

January 15, Thursday30 above this morning at 830. Louis Maud and all their children left for New York thisevening. It will be the childrens first sight of the great city.

January 16, Friday34 above this morning at 8 oclock. Cloudy. Rachel did not come down today. I saw herin the afternoon looking well. Auntie Phelps was here today. George and Charlotte leftfor New York and Washington this evening

January 17, SaturdayStill Cloudy but not cold 30 above at 830. Egil telephoned me that Rachel was ill. At1115 this forenoon a fine daughter was born all doing well.

January 18, SundayA little snow this morning. Thermometer 34. Went in to see Rachel and the baby afterMass found all well. Dorothy here for luncheon. Papa and I went to North Oaks in theafternoon. Finishing of the house progressing well.

January 19, MondayA very dark morning. Thermometer 34 - a little rain. Walter came down from Northcotethis a.m. They took breakfast here. Rachel and baby all right this morning.

January 20, TuesdayA dark day. Rachel and baby doing well. A little snow

January 21, WednesdayColder 10 below at 7 a.m. 5 below at 830 a.m. a fine winter day. Mrs. Geo. L. Beckercame to day with Mrs. Bird. I called on Mrs. Cathcart. Egils family all right. Letters fromMaud Mike and Louis jr.


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January 22, Thursday2 above zero at 830 a.m. This is Seasonable weather. Papa left this evening for New -York.

January 23, Friday

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January 24, SaturdayA telegram from papa to day telling us of his safe arrival in New York. Have beenreading Fortitude and thought it a harrowing tale by Walpole.

January 25, SundayDark cold and snowing - snowed all day and moderated. Rachel and baby doing well.Dr. Edward Boeckmann says she is a Hill baby not like the Boeckmanns. I can not seethat. Norman Georgiana and the Dorothys took luncheon with us.

January 26, MondayStill cloudy - mild day nearly 30 above this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Bunn Mr. andMrs. Katzenbeck Major Wilson and Dave Morrison dined with us last evening. Wrote toPapa today. A letter from Ruth.

January 27, TuesdayA lovely morning. Sunny and warm. Went to Minneapolis to inquire for Mr. Dunwoodie;found he was very low. Then went to Aunties and to see New Depot of the G. N. a fineinterior. Symphony concert to night. Slezac great voice not very sweet.

January 28, WednesdayA very dark morning 34 above at 830 a.m. George Slade returned from New York thismorning. George came down to dinner and we talked over his trip. Heavy rain to dayand to night electric storm near here.

January 29, ThursdayColder 4 above zero at 830 a.m. Sunny and pleasant but too slippery for any kind ofgoing. A long letter from Mrs. Upham to day. Auntie came down to day to stay untilSaturday. We went to see Rachel and baby. Roads are a glaze of ice last nights rainfroze over.

January 30, FridaySo slippery this morning that I did not go out. This afternoon we got down Town bygoing around 6th. Street. Hill impossible. We managed to get down to see Disraeli suchan unusually fine play.

January 31, SaturdayNot cold still very slippery. Auntie and I went to Catholic Orphan Asylum. MotherJosephine 52 years a sister the 3rd. In the afternoon I took auntie home and called onDr. Hills family.


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February 1, Sunday4 above this morning. Walter and the Dorothys at St Lukes at high Mass to day. LittleDorothy so solemn looking. They all with the Sielers took luncheon here. Louis andfamily return tomorrow. Papa and Charlotte arrive tomorrow night.

February 2, MondayMaud Louis and the children returned to day from Eastern Trip all well and full ofexperiences. This morning Rachel did not look very well - needs more rest. Papa andCharlotte returned from New York this evening.

February 3, TuesdayNear zero this morning. Rachel looks better baby very well.

February 4, WednesdayZero this morning at 8 oclock. Walter down from North Cote [sic] this morning. They

came over to take breakfast with papa.

February 5, ThursdayA cold day. Busy preparing to leave. Walter and the Dorothys left for California viaSeattle - to night at 1040.

February 6, FridayQuite a little snow This morning. The predicted fall in temperature did not come 8 abovetoday.

February 7, Saturday14 below at 830 this morning but moderated quickly. We leave for New York thisevening.

February 8, SundayChicago. Very cold and very windy here to day. After Mass Clara and I went to call onMrs. Miller in her palatial apartment. Every thing exquisite - so spacious.

February 9, MondayNew York. We arrived here about on time This morning Mrs. Schultz and the MeredithBends on the train with us. Find all well here a cold day - no ice or snow. Papa dinedout this evening to meet Mr. Geo F. Baker.

February 10, TuesdayNew York. To day very mild rather cloudy began with snow a little after 4 p.m. Mr.Sunfal with Mike and Gertrude dined with us and they with Clara went to opera. Mr.Lanier and party left for Jeckyl today. Mrs. Chas W. Bunn took luncheon with us aftertrouble to find house.


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February 11, WednesdayNew York. Colder this morning. The day has been a severe one have cold wind. Wentto call on Mrs. Schultz and found it too difficult to walk home. Poor Margaret not at allwell. We went to Opera Rosenkalier. I did not like it at all. Mr. Thorne came up town withpapa and walked home from here it proved a little too much but he was all right soon.

February 12, ThursdayNew York. Very cold last night 6 below. And very, very, cold this morning. Have justwritten to Mrs. Upham Walter and Rachel. Letters from Egil and Charlotte. Lincolns Dayobserved pretty strictly here. We went over to see Ruths children to day it is so coldthey are in the house. Mr. Elliott and Mr. Gray were in today.

February 13, FridayNew York. Another cold morning very cold for here. A blizzard is predicted so I amdoing up my little errands in advance. Mr. and Mrs. Thorne and Dr. and Mrs. Biggsdined here to night. Telegrams from Walter they are going to California on Congress via

water. George Finch wires us his mother safely South. Mamie that she is improving.

February 14, SaturdayNew York. The blizzard is certainly here, deep about a foot of snow and wind snowedall night. Papa can not go to Washington today. All Roads blocked for the time. Wrote toMaud and to Egil this morning. Clara has gone out to Opera matinee trust she may getthere all right. We dined at Gertrudes and played cinch. A tele {end of entry}

February 15, SundayA bright morning storm cleared snow in piles every where. Another telegram fromMamie asking Clara and me to spend the time in Washington with her. The Beards,Gavins, Ann Carter and Lee McClurg dined with us. Ruths children had their first sleighride to day and then came here to Tea.

February 16, MondayNew York. Snowing again this morning. A telegram from Dorothy tells us they havearrived at Delmonte Cal. last night. A letters [sic] from Maud also one forwarded fromMamie. We Clara and I got to Washington to day. Papa went there yesterday.

February 17, Tuesday {small travel diary}Washington D.C. At Mamies 2320 S Street. We left New York and high snow driftsyesterday at 330 p.m. There is much snow here. Was cold last night. Mamie in her roomshe looks pretty well. We leave for Jeckyl [sic] Island at 555 this p.m.

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February 19, ThursdayJeckyl [sic] Island. Mother M. Xavier born Feb 19th 1825. Jeckyl [sic] Island. We arrivedhere last night 5 hours late on the Southern Ry. Today is nearly 70. We went to Beach


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in forenoon drove afternoon. Papa does not content himself here for long. Letter fromCharlotte. And an entertaining one from Mr. Deacon. Good many here Laniers, Macys -& guests Mrs. Schrady, Mr. Ferguson Bournes - Dr. McClure Wm. Rockafellers Pruyns, Mrs. Morgan and party.

February 20, FridayJeckyl [sic] Island. Thunder storm last night heavy rain lasting to 930 a.m. Wrote toCharlotte and to Rachel. Very windy we drove on River Road and back by Beach. FewShells scarcely any.

February 21, SaturdayJeckyl [sic]. Quite cold 47 at 845 a.m. but grew warmer. We drove on Beach and nearSouth end picked up shells. Papa and I walked on Beach this morning was windy andcold there. Wrote to Maud. Telegraphed Walter it is his birth day.

February 22, Sunday

Washintons Birth day. Jeckyl [sic]. A beautiful morning cool but Sunny and calm 48 at 9a.m. We drove via River Road on to Beach. Clara and I took luncheon at Mrs. Macys.Being Washingtons birthday the flag staff trimmed whole length. Mr. Porter offered aToast in honor of Father of his and our country.

February 23, MondayJeckyl [sic]. Cool but little warmer 52 at 830 a.m. rather windy. Wrote to Auntie. Letterfrom Ruth. Papa and Mr. Brown left this afternoon for Washington. Many people cameeach day. Col. Crowley his sister in law Mrs. Esterbrook her daughters a Mrs. Roebling- 3 children are here. A Mr. Topping youngish man. Some dancing this evening.

February 24, TuesdayJeckyl [sic]. A windy morning N.W. Winds. Pleasant sunny day however. A telegramfrom Mike, they will arrive on the Southern tomorrow. A telegram telling us papareached Washington on time. Weather there cold. We went to Mrs. Shradys to tea, metCol Crowley The Roeblings and Mrs. Esterbrook. She is an old friend of Mrs. Higbees ofSt. Paul knows Mrs. Brooks Mrs. Geo Harris. Mr. Topping there and a Dr. and Mrs.Woodruf bride and groom not young.

February 25, WednesdayJeckyl [sic]. This is Ash Wednesday and what a cold rainy day it has been. We werecalled at 615 a.m. to attend Mass. As the Priest from Brunswick comes on Wednesdayinstead of Sunday. We expect Gertrude and Mike in an hour. Poured all day. Readmuch to day in Paradise Lost. Rained all day and blew high cold wind.

February 26, ThursdayJeckyl [sic]. This is a cold morning. Went down to 28 last night. Said to be the Coldestspell in Georgia in 20 years. Mike and Gertrude came last evening at eight thirty hourslate a fearful night to cross in the Boat. Today is better. Sunny after ten a.m. - and not


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so windy. Wrote to Papa and to Ruth. Mrs. Finner came this evening with her daughter.Finished reading Paradise Lost to day

February 27, FridayJeckyl [sic]. This morning still cold but, some warmer. Windy on Beach. Received a

telegram from Maud telling me they reached Delmont the 25th. all well. Mrs. Taylor withthem a telegram from Washington from Papa. wrote to Egil. We went Tea to Mrs. F.Bakers.

February 28, SaturdayWindy and rainy all day cleared for 2 hours after 8 p.m. Wind changed at 11 p.m. anddeluge of rain fell suddenly. Gertrude not well today. I read Ayscoughs Grace churchstories to her - in the evening.

March 1, SundayJeckyl [sic]. Such high N. W. wind to day all day and so cold. Mrs. Morgan and party left

to day. We went to Boat Landing but could hardly stand there for the wind. Heaviestwraps out to day. An illustrated Lecture on birds this evening very interesting a Mr.{blank space left for name} from Conn.

March 2, MondayJeckyl [sic]. So cold this morning firm ice on ditches still windy. Letters yesterday fromEgil and Rachel. Sent telegram to Jerome this a.m. his 9th. birthday. Mr. Lanier andparty left to day also 6 others. He will have a cold trip north.

March 3, TuesdayJeckyl [sic]. Cold yet this morning but N.W. Wind has subsided. And Sun shines. Mywalk to the Beach was pleasant. We hear that Sundays guests that left here could notgo through to New York had to leave the train at Philadelphia. So much snow in NewYork.

March 4, WednesdayJeckyl [sic]. A fine day Gertrudes birth day. We had a cake and candles for her and Mrs.Tenure, Mary Tenure Mr. Harkness Queen Loch and a Mrs. Lee came over to Coffeeand the cake. Later Mrs. F. Baker, Mrs. Thatcher and a Mrs. Manning came in. I amreading Cloister and the Hearth.

March 5, ThursdayJeckyl [sic]. A rainy day. About noon we thought it was clearing. I went over to call onthe Maurices when it poured again. New York papers full of the late storms andconsequent dostress. Quite a number of new guests. Mr. Ordway came to day severalthat I do not know a Mr. and Mrs. Fisk are here a Mr. and Mrs. Burr friend of Louis andJim. We met later at Mrs. E. Goulds to day.


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March 6, FridayJeckyl [sic]. A changeable day. Jeckyl is aware that this is March. Still in view of stormselse where we are fortunate here. Mr. Geo. F. Baker left to day half an hour earlier thanI was told. So I missed seeing them off-

March 7, SaturdayJeckyl [sic]. Bright cold in early part of day. Wind came up at 11 a.m. rather cold out ofsun. Wrote to Charlotte. Very windy afternoon. This evening at yearly meeting Mr.Bourne was elected President of Jeckyl [sic] Island Club to succeed Mr. Lanier whofilled that office 17 years. We are delighted. Letters from Ruth Rachel and Maud.

March 8, SundayJeckyl [sic]. A cool bright morning 40 at 8:15. Every one is congratulating Mr. Bournethis morning. High Wind came up before noon and continued so we did not go out in theafternoon. Wrote to Papa.

March 9, MondayJeckyl [sic]. A cold but beautiful morning frost last night the second time in two weeks.40 at 815. As I was going over to breakfast at 8.20 I heard prolonged whistle, but hadno idea what it meant, suddenly I heard a mans voice say Mrs. Bakers house a fire. AtTen oclock it was burned to ground. Nearly all its contents saved defective flue thecause. Fortunately it was a calm morning later wind came up. What a blessing it wasday light. Rev. S. A Cornell and Mrs. C. called Rectory Albany, Ga.

March 10, TuesdayJeckyl [sic]. This is a perfectly charming morning after so much wind and cold with rain.I am enjoying The Cloister and the Hearth while resting from other pursuits. Thisevening Mr. and Mrs. L. Ordway Sam. Ordway his bride and Katherine Ordway reachedhere on a House boat - from Florida. They all dined at Club.

March 11, WednesdayJeckyl [sic]. Another beautiful morning. A telegram from Gertrude and Mike. She arrivedon time found cold weather in New York. The Ordway party took luncheon with ustoday. Mrs. Tinure and Mary left this afternoon. Also Conor Douglas and Mrs. D. of NewYork. A total eclipse of the moon this evening in a clear sky so sun to good advantage.

March 12, ThursdayJeckyl [sic]. Raining early to day and got so cold. Still at four we went for a drive in theWoods came back via Beach comfortably. Read the end of her Honeymoon. Claraand I got in our walk to Beach between showers.

March 13, FridayJeckyl [sic]. Bright but cold this early morning. We were up early today as we had Massat 7 a.m. Took Tea at Mrs. Porters after a drive through Woods and on Beach. Mrs.Porter not very strong.


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March 22, SundayNew York. A fall of snow this morning all melted at 4 p.m. We went to luncheon at Mr.Laniers later called called on Mrs. Cutcheon she has gone to Kentucky. Clara called ofCaro Delveilles found them well. Dr. and Mrs. Stewart and Anson and Ruth dined withus this evening.

March 23, MondayA fine day. Clara and I went to the Flower Show this forenoon. It was not as fine as lastyear. I saw some things new to me. A climbing lily scarlet. A new Rose Mrs. Shawyer -deep pink large - deep pink hydrangea called the Radiant. A letter from papa to day.Anson jr. is better. Took a walk in the afternoon. Read Happy go Lucky in the evening.

March 24, TuesdayNew York. A beautiful morning. We Clara and I went to see the Morgan Collection thisforenoon. What a collection!! Tapestries, Ivorys, enamels, Carvings bronzes, marblesporcelains and much more. Dined at Gertrudes met the Wm. Thornes, the Agnews. The

Masons Count de Chabaurnes - and Sam. Phals.

March 25, WednesdayNew York. A charming Day. Sent a perambulator to Mary Boeckmann. Went to Mme.Helenes. Caro Delveilles called to day. Mr. Jacacci with them. Tonight the new OperaLAmore Medico very disappointing. Telegram from Louis saying all well. Mr.Macpherson at Delmonte.

March 26, ThursdayNew York. 70 today. A warm morning - slightly cloudy. Letters from Papa and Charlotte.Clara and I went again to Morgan Collection. We looked at Miessen porcelains andServes pieces without number it seemed - figures of all sorts and kinds. Then we wentto the Miniature room, a large room filled with miniatures many of them interestingHistorically and artistically. There were some old Masters portraits in same room.

March 27, FridayNew York. 70 Today. A warm sunny morning. Letter from Rachel. Took luncheon at{inserted above: Gertrudes met yesterday} Mrs. Auchincloss and a Mrs. Schley there.Mike and Gertrude took dinner with us. As Anson is at Atlantic City Ruth will dine withus. As Clara and I walk home this afternoon we stopped in at Mrs. Thornes. Found Mr.and Mrs. Thorne well. The Tjaders to sail for Europe in the morning. We met Ed Holteron the Avenue.

March 28, SaturdayNew York. A cloudy rainy morning not much cooler. Cold in the West A telegram fromMaud, Louis has purchased property at Del Monte and is preparing to build. Thechildren came to a Tea Party Anson, Mary, Grenville and Pauline Emmet. Ruth hadlive young chickens and two rabbits which I thought would overshadow my shells forthem but not at all the shells proved more attractive. Claras friends Mr. and Mrs.Boidwin and Muller Uri came to dinner and went with Clara to Opera.


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March 29, SundayNew York. Rather cloudy still no rain. Gertrude has a bad cold. We took luncheon atRuths. The children Anson and Mary came in the late afternoon. Wrote to James N. B.

March 30, MondayNew York. This is a dismally dark day - rainy too. Went to see Dr. Weeks early to day.Fortunately he found my eyes in good condition for my case - and did not change myglasses. Went to Tea to Mr. Ed. Holters today to see his four nice friendly children.Gertrude some better.

March 31, TuesdayNew York. Sunny morning We went last evening with Mike to see Grumpy a cleverlyarranged and excellently acted detective story an English company. Mr. Lindly went inGertrudes place. This is Corties birthday I sent him a Telegram. Clara spent eveningwith Gertrude. I read Borrow and played solitaire. Gertrude still in her room.

April 1, WednesdayNew York. A cloudy morning. Clara and I went on 9 a.m. train over to Convent Station tosee Mother Xavier found her looking well for a woman in her 90th. year. Indeed shelooks much younger. Mary Griggs and Mary Tinure dined here and went to Opera withClara. I spent part of the evening after dinner at Gertrudes. Sister Pauline.

April 2, ThursdayStill cloudy and rather warm - rained all night I think.

April 3, FridayNew York. A colder day. Went this afternoon to call on Mrs. Bend and found she is veryill had pleuresy [sic] and has pneumonia. Then went to Mrs. Millbanks (MargaretSchlitz) she is not well but is some better. Telegraphed Maud and Mrs. Hill to inquire forMr. Weyerhauser {sic Weyerhaeuser}.

April 4, SaturdayNew York. A bright rather cold morning. Dr. Turner came to spend the day about 1045a.m. He Clara and I went to the Metropolitan Museum as I was going in the door I donot know what caused me to fall flat on my face and I have a small cut over right eyebrow. Dr. Stewart is very kindly attending me. There are no other bad results. Still I haverested quietly all day.

April 5, SundayNew York. We saw in last evenings Post that Mr. Weyerhauser [sic] died yesterday inPasadena. I slept quite well last night today I can see I will have a black eye probablybut I am all right - and going out to get the air. I could not go to Mass as I was sobandaged up. Little Anson brought me some blessed Palms and did not know what tothink of my looks.


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April 6, MondayA bright beautiful morning. We expect Charlotte Papa and C.s children tomorrow - myeye looks pretty badly to-day. Went to dress makers today.

April 7, Tuesday

Papa, Charlotte Norman and Georgiana arrived this morning. All well. Papa and I wentfor a drive out Riverside saw a new Battle Ship in the River.

April 8, WednesdayNew York. A cloudy day. Papa and I went to Sloans and selected rugs for new NorthOaks house - and looked at furniture. My eye is better. So am I. Gertrude went with meto Plumers and I selected glass for North Oaks.

April 9, ThursdayNew York. Went to Mass at 8 a.m. at 84th. St. Jesuite [sic] Church. Went down townwith papa - later took Norman and Georgiana to see Same Church and Repository. Dr.

Stewart came in last night and said my injury was improving. A clear cold day. Inquiredfor Mrs. Bend she is better.

April 10, FridayNew York . Good Friday. A clear fine morning. We went to the Jesuite [sic] Church forthe three hour good Friday service beginning at noon. I wish all might it every year. Themost impressive solemn ceremony. Telegram from Dorothy. She reached home to day.

April 11, Saturday- New YorkNew York. A fine morning. Went to dress makers in forenoon. And in the afternoon wentwith papa to find electric fixtures. Mr. and Mrs. D. Miller dined with us. Telegram fromMaud. They arrived home yesterday.

April 12, SundayNew York. Easter day. A beautiful morning cold. We went to 84th St. Church. In theafternoon papa and I went for a drive it was very windy. Mr. Lanier Miss Bigelow and Dr.Stewart called. I am over my accident. Pauline Emmet and her children came with theBeards and theirs to hunt Easter Eggs. The children with Norman and Georgianaenjoyed that. Gavins and Beards dined with us. Lee McClurg and Mark Reeves called.

April 13, MondayNew York. Another fine morning. This forenoon papa and I spent at Sloans selectingfurniture for North Oaks. Later we went back to decide and then finished the afternoonselecting electric fixtures. Charlotte spending most of her time in her room with sinus.

April 14, TuesdayNew York. Bright and cool. Busy these days shopping for North Oaks. We looked atChina to day and got some glass for no. 8.


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April 15, WednesdayA rainy windy day. Gertrude and I selected Linens at Lord and Taylors new Store. Wealso Went to Sloans. Charlotte and the children went again to Peg of my Heart. MullerUri Came in at Tea Time. Clara and I went to the Opera Tannhauser - it was fine.

April 16, ThursdayNew York. Still cloudy and wet this morning. Shopping this forenoon. Calling thisafternoon. The Caro Delveilles called this late afternoon. So did Mr. John Riddle and Mr.S. Thorne. Mike and Gertrude spent last evening with us. Charlotte and Clara went tothe Opera.

April 17, FridayNew York. A beautiful morning. We are leaving for home today. Charlotte and Claradelay until Tomorrow.

April 18, Saturday

St. Paul. We reach home at 10 p.m. tonight. A rather stormy day rainging [sic] yet.George Egil and Rachel met us. We found the Dorothys at the house.

April 19, SundayQuite cold and windy. Snowed last night. All white this morning freezing. Papa and Iwent to North Oaks with Walter this p.m.

April 20, MondayStill cold but moderating. Went out this morning to get some things for Sophia Johnsonwho will Wednesday. Went to the Opera in the evening. Florence Meuc Bith and TittaRuffo - were fine.

April 21, TuesdayWarmer. Dorothy packing to leave for Northcote this evening. Bettie Barrows very ill.

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April 25, SaturdayThe Week is ending and I have been very busy seeing to house cleaning. I have had aslight cold which has handicapped me some. Louis, Maud Egil and Rachel withGeorgiana dined with us afterwards we had moving pictures of the children at Sea Sidein California.

April 26, SundayA warm morning. Major Wilson called last evening. We went to North Oaks thisafternoon. Maudie and Georgiana went with us. Maudie has some trouble with foot shehurt on car coming home. {Written in Louis hand: glass cut}


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April 27, MondayRained yesterday. Rains today very annoying when one plans to clean house.However some things can be accomplished between showers. Had to go to North Oaksto day. Sloans man there.

April 28, TuesdayAnd still raining. So I am seeking to have inside work done.

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May 2, SaturdayThis has been a busy week at home cleaning one room and closet after another. Papaand I went to North Oaks this afternoon and to see Mary Boeckmann. We also called onGeorge Slade who sprained his ankle this morning.

May 3, SundayA very late Spring. Trees and shrubs just coming out now. A dark threatening dayelectric storm and some rain

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May 7, ThursdayBegan to empty the old front house at North Oaks today. A piece of work for there wasa collection of all sorts there including the contents of the Cabin that was the ball alley.

May 8, FridayToday is a fine day and dismantling continues apace. I must find a place to sendmany things of use. Charlotte and Rachel will make use of a few things. Some may bedistributed amongst some of the working men.

May 9, SaturdayMade great progress today as I find the Salvation Army will distribute articles withdiscretion. A letter from Ruth she has been ill ten days of Sinus but is better.

May 10, SundayIt is raining again has rained nearly every day last week except Friday.

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May 14, ThursdayFinished emptying old North Oaks houses to day and men began to take down the fronthouse. It was a fatiguing and sad piece of work.


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{May 14th 1914 written on page for Notes 1915}Hugh Campbell and his wife Lena came to day

May 15, Friday

This is a very fine day. After a busy forenoon I went to Minneapolis and took Auntie for adrive. Papa went to Northcote this evening.

May 16, SaturdayBusy all day at North Oaks striving to put Chaos in some order. Papa returned fromNorthcote at 1130 p.m. Mrs. Geo. R. Finch Nell and George with Katherine AbbottRachel and Egil and Mr. Lindley dined here this evening.

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May 19, TuesdayLouis W. Hill and Louis Hills birthday father 42 - son 12 years old. We took luncheonover there to celebrate the occasion. I went out to North Oaks in the forenoon somethings are straightening out at the house there.

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May 21, ThursdayRachels birthday. I am in Minnesota and residing in St. Paul 64 years to day. The cityhas grown remarkably but just now I believe the streets are worse than ever. AnsonRuth the children and nurses arrived this evening at ten oclock. Ruth seems better.

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May 23, SaturdayPapa took Anson sr. Anson and Mary to North Oaks this forenoon. Charlotte Normanand I took Anson sr. to Dellwood in the afternoon. He left for Chicago and New York inthe evening. Ruth is better.

May 24, SundayA cloudy Warm morning the lilacs never bloomed so profusely. Our grounds in towncertainly are pretty now. Egil and Papa went to North Oaks this forenoon and returnedin time for luncheon. We will dine with them.

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May 27, WednesdayMr. Gaspard Farrer arrived this morning looking very well. Papa and he went to NorthOaks after breakfast. George and Charlotte dined with us this evening. This afternoon Iwent with Mr. F. and papa to see New Minneapolis R. R. Station.

May 28, ThursdayMr. Farrer went with Egil and Charlotte to Town and Country Club to play Golf. Egil andRachel dined with us - this evening. The Dorothys came to town yesterday.

May 29, FridayRuth is better but not entirely over Sinus. She went to play golf today. Walter camedown today. Little Dorothy does not know how to play with little children like Anson andMary too bad! There was a golf party today Walter Hills Mr. Farrer ect. [sic].

May 30, SaturdayDecoration Day. Someone telephoned to ask why I had no flag up to day. Not knowing

that lightning dismantled our staff. We went to North Oaks this morning. Mr. Farrer also.

May 31, SundayA fine day after early rain. Louis came in to breakfast having been to Mass at LittleCanada. Papa and Mr. G. Fairer left for Glacier Park to day at ten a.m. Egil Rachel babyand Ruth at Dellwood for the day. Walter and Dorothys at Dellwood Yacht Club.

June 1, MondayA very hot day. I learn this evening that Theodore Schurmeier is very ill in a Sanatrium[sic] in Richmond. And no one has gone to him.

June 2, Tuesday{No entry}

June 3, Wednesday {on page for June 2}Another hot day. Papa returned from Glacier Park at 730 this a.m. At ten this forenoonMr. Bruce Sanborn telephoned me that Mr. Theodore Schurmeier died last evening 7oclock at Richmond Virginia of heart trouble. Poor Theodore ended his days aloneamongst strangers.

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June 6, SaturdayA very hot day. Theodore L. Schurmeier was buried this afternoon. A pathetic ending toan unhappy life. And yet he did try to seem happy part of the time. And did notcomplain.


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June 7, SundayAbove 85to day at 3 p.m. Weather unsettled. Wrote to Gertrude. Sent press clippingsand a note to Ms. Upham.

June 8 - 11

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June 12, FridayAuntie came down to see the children Anson and Mary H. Beard. I took Anson toMineapolis when I took her home he was delighted to see bridges, trains the River ect[sic] - and tried to write his father all about it. Has rained a good deal this forenoon.

June 13, SaturdayRaining again and cooler. Maud Went to Rochester this morning to see to her tonsils.Took Jennie Marcott with her.

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June 20, SaturdayI went through St. Pauls Hospital with Egil this morning found remarkable uses for theold Visitation Convent. Egil and Louis go to Montreal leaving this evening to join papafishing. Ruth and the children left us this evening starting for New York.

June 21, SundayWe are having too much rain. It has been cold two days it warmer today. The houseseems empty without the children.

June 22, MondayAlex. Hill appeared unexpectedly this forenoon looking very well. He and Emma arestaying with a cousin in Minneapolis Mrs. Grey. Papa and party reached Montreal to dayand left for River in forenoon.

June 23, TuesdayA cloudy day sultry. Alex and Emma spent the day with us. Charlotte brought in herchildren and Maud brought hers. Rachels baby was brought down so there was quite agathering. Gertrude arrived in a tremendous storm to night at 1010.Telegram from Gaspard Farrer tells me Papa left there this afternoon.

June 24, WednesdayA fine day after cyclone in S.D. at Watertown, tornado in Minneapolis and fearful windhere with heavy rain. Gertrude and I went to North Oaks this morning. Alex came downin the afternoon stayed to dinner. They go to Duluth tomorrow. morning and home viaLakes.


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June 25, ThursdayBright but changeable looking. Papa and party reached St. Johns River yesterdayafternoon and went up River last evening.

June 26, Friday

A telegram from the River saying all well and happy. Rain and more rain with electricstorms and high wind most of this week. We fear for Crops.

June 27, SaturdayHeavy rain again to day - and little sign of clearing. This has been an unusually wetJune. George just brought in a large family of Lamonts from New York on their way toRanch in Montana.

June 28, SundayA perfect day at last. Went down to 44 last night. We took luncheon at Rachels. Thenwent to North Oaks. Mr. and Mrs. R. Jackson were at Mauds. Wrote to Papa to Mary M.

and to Ruth. Read Westways. George Finch dined with us.

June 29, MondayThis morning looks threatening I fear rather overcast.

June 30, TuesdayAn uncertain showery day. Put up Western Cherrys - 29 pts - 4 boxes. Busypreparing for Claras Dinner dance for Gertrude to 40 guests. Received an earlytelegram from Mamie for my birthday tomorrow. Sent Papa a telegram.

July 1, WednesdayThis morning is in itself a beautiful birthday greeting and gift. Received roses from Mrs.Carter and from Mike and Gertrude. Mocassin [sic] flowers from Auntie flowers fromFred Phelps. Roses from Mr. Macpherson Maud and Charlotte and families. Rachel andher baby with Gertrude for luncheon. Mrs. OBrien [sic] came today. A happy birthday.

July 2, ThursdayAnother beautiful day wrote to Papa. Busy putting things to rights and inviting Mrs.OBrian. Took Auntie home went via Minnehaha Falls have never seen falls sobeautiful. Girls went to North Oaks on picnic. Annabel McQuillen dined with me.

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July 4, SaturdayA beautiful fine holiday. We went to Mauds for luncheon. Slades Mr. Macpherson andMr. Goodspeed with Mr. Lindley were there too. All went to Dellwood to Charlottes todinner. We spent the night there. There were many fine works at the Dellwood Club.


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July 5, SundayDellwood. Still fine weather hotter however. We went to White Bear to Mass as we shallstay here until tomorrow morning. Heard a good sermon on St. Paul. Georgiana cut herfoot Friday at Mauds but, she is all right. Rachel and baby here with Charlotte.

July 6, MondayBack home for luncheon a very hot day. Late in the afternoon we drove to MinnehahaFalls that is beautiful now. We saw Mrs. Upham last evening at Dellwoord. AlsoGertrude Harris 3rd.

July 7, TuesdayA hot day. Mrs. Upham and Major Wilson dined with us this evening. Mike Gavin cametonight a Mr. Smith came on with him. Mr. Smith went to University Club.

July 8, WednesdayWent to North Oaks this forenoon. Mr. Smith dined with us this evening. He and Mike

left for the Range at 1110 p.m. Papa is on way home- arrives Friday.

July 9, ThursdayTrying to make Currant jelly to day. Our currants very poor. Mittie Porter here forluncheon. Also Charlotte and her children. Norman went to Circus afterwards. (This allbelongs to yesterday)

July 10, FridayWas very hot yesterday and last night got up to 90. Clara and I dined at Rachels. TheBaby spent the afternoon here to keep cooler. It is hot this morning. Walter and theDorothys came down yesterday. He went back in Auto last evening.

July 11, Saturday3rd very hot day 94! this afternoon. Papa, Louis and Louis jr. with Egil returned from St.Johns River this morning. All well - from sleeping under blankets and an open fire to 94!

July 12, SundayAnd still hotter it seems this morning some thunder and lightning in early hours, no rain.

July 13, MondayEgil and Rachel moved to Manitou Island this forenoon after luncheon they took thebaby out there. They found her first tooth today. A surprise party is given to Maud thisevening - to which the girls and Mike went. Major Wilson and Burt. Hewitt called thisevening.

July 14, TuesdayThis has been a day of interruptions and hurry. Charlotte and Mrs. Wann went withGeorge to Winnepeg [sic]. Mike Gertrude and Clara left in the evening for Europe. Papaand I are left alone.


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July 15, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Very busy all forenoon as papa wishes to go out to North Oaks to day. Wemoved out at 2 30 p.m. and took our first meal in the new house this evening. Pretty hotday and evening. Louis and Maud went to Rochester today returned in the evening.

Autoed both ways. They were our first callers after their children and Edward Hersey.

July 16, ThursdayNorth Oaks. We had a tremendous storm electric heavy rain and wind about 3 this a. m.Wrote to Clara yesterday and telegraphed her today. Had a few lines from her fromChicago. Went to Town today. Storm cut off our electricity for a time. Louis, Maudtheir children Archie Jackson and Edward Hersey left this evening for Glacier Park. Egiland Rachel came over this evening.

July 17, FridayNorth Oaks. Quite windy and very cool this morning. Busy all forenoon putting 2nd floor

in order. Tonight George Charlotte the children Egil and Rachel came over. George got7 first prizes and 6 others at Winnipeg Fair cattle show for his Jerseys.

July 18, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Went to Town was very busy at the house ect. [sic]. Katherine Abbottcame home with me. We turned by Fair grounds and saw Beachy {sic: Beachey} fly inan airplane and turn summer sault in air. A great crowd gazed upwards. A Telegramfrom Clara from the Lapland as they sailed this morning.

July 19, SundayNorth Oaks. Started early for Mass at White Bear and went first to island to see Racheland baby. The Slade family and Mrs. Upham came to luncheon and spent afternoon.Mr. Shepard drove out. The Egil Boeckmann family and George Finch came over.Baby very good.

July 20, MondayNorth Oaks. This is a very hot day Conradine Sanborn has a 10 lb. baby girl bornyesterday 6 a. m. Mrs. Sandfords ill baby died yesterday. Letters today from Ruth andGertrude. Ruth suffering again from Sinus.

July 21, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Went to town today and found occupation all forenoon. A very hot day andevening about 90. Papa is in St Paul 58 years to day. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Dean Mr.and Mrs. Hannaford Mr. Macpherson and Egil and Rachel dined with us. Hannafordsspent the night. Letters from Clara and Mike.

July 22, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Last night very hot this morning sultry and cloudy. Very hot. Wrote toClara to No 4 Rue Ventador Munroe co. Paris.


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July 23, ThursdayNorth Oaks. Mrs. Lamborn came over to luncheon. Gertrude was expected but did notcome she was indisposed. Papa and I took Mrs. Lamborn home to the Island and had alittle visit with Gertrude. Wrote to Maud to Glacier Park.

July 24, FridayNorth Oaks. I went to town with Papa this morning and as usual found occupation.Wrote to Dorothy and went to see Mrs. Morison. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. R.Jackson drove out. Weather very hot. Saw Mrs. Morison to day I thought she lookedbadly.

July 25, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Papa did not go to town to day. Mr. M. Brown came out with papers ect.[sic]. This is Normans 12th. birth day. We went over there to luncheon picking upRachel and baby on the way. Mr. Galiday an aviator was there. This is hottest day.

July 26, SundayNorth Oaks. A very hot morning. Went over to the Island to see Mary B. and then toMass. George Charlotte Mr. Macpherson and a Mr. Galidet came to dinner. Mr. andMrs. Chas W. Bunn drove over in the afternoon. Very hot all day. Egil and Rachel droveover in the afternoon.

July 27, MondayNorth Oaks. Hotter than ever this morning. Was 95 in St. Paul yesterday 90 here washighest. Todays paper reports Mr. H. Elliott worn out and resting in seclusion. Papa isvery well indeed and enjoying this new place ect. [sic].

July 28, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Some cooler this morning for which we are thankful. Papa came out earlyin the afternoon. Rachel and Katherine Abbott came over from Dellwood in theafternoon. Mrs. Pinault gave birth to twin boys in our old house here at North Oakstoday. Austrians and Germans declare War.

July 29, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Went to town with papa in the morning. Wrote to Ruth and went to see Dr.Abbott - found him looking better than I expected. In the face of European disturbancenot much said of Mexican turmoil.

July 30, Thursday- North OaksA rainy cold morning only 64 at 830 a. m. began to rain at 215 a. m. continues at 9 a. m.We are going to town to night and leave at 6 a. m. tomorrow for Grand Forks andNorthcote.

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very tired. Mr. George Leoher very badly hurt to day between Northcote and Humbolthis car turned over in ditch pinning him under (a Ford car) Walter away attending to himall the time.

August 1, Saturday

Northcote Minn. Walter came home at 4 a. m. and went at 7 a. m. in Papas special withM. Leoher to Warren Hospital. Left Northcote at 2 p. m. on way heard Mr. Leoherschances few. We found all interesting at Northcote the Dorothys well. I feel proud ofWalter he is so loyal and kind to those in trouble. He goes tonight to Warren. Wearrived home at 11 p. m.

August 2, SundayNorth Oaks. We returned here at 1145 a. m. We had a cable from Mike on the trainFriday from Brussels saying safely waiting all well. I wish they were back in our owncountry. I have just written to Gertrude. Mr. George Leoher died this morning - leavingeight children. Charlotte came over to luncheon with the children. Mr. and Mrs. Dean

(Wm. B.) came over. {Crossed out at bottom of page Mr. E. H. Bailey came out withpapa to spend the night.}

August 3, MondayNorth Oaks. Another beautiful summer morning. Everyone is distressed over theEuropean War news nearly all countries seeming involved. Was there ever such asituation. Where is all our boasted civilization and refinement. Mr. E. H. Barley camehome with Papa to spend the night.

August 4, TuesdayNorth Oaks. A very hot morning. Went to Town and was busy with trifles. Went to seeMrs. Morison found her pretty well. War news no better, most European Nationsbecoming involved. Papa received no reply to yesterdays cable to Clara and Mike. 85 atone p.m. Charlotte and children came over after dinner.

August 5, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A comfortable night. Raining this morning. Day cleared and was hot.European report more and more War all Europe disturbed and forced to Battle. We gotno word from Clara or Mike. A letter from Mamie today. Charlotte and children cameover to luncheon and spent afternoon. Later Rachel and Hulga came.

August 6, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A beautiful morning N. W. winds - yet 99 79 {appears that 79 is a correctionof 99} at 830 a.m. Many are reported to have called but no word from our children yet.Todays paper speaks of mediation. God grant it. President Wilsons wife is reported asvery low. President Wilsons wife died - news of it to day.

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many. We received a cable from Mr. G. Farrer this morning telling us Jim, Clara andGavins are in London. I went over to the Island today to luncheon at Mrs. Peets.

August 8, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A very hot day with 90s. I went to town and attended to several things. War

news does not improve Germany invades Belgium a neutral country and experiencesheavy loss. Papa goes to Washington on business. I am sorry he must go this hotweather. Mr. and Mrs. Cyrus P. Brown are here for Sunday.

August 9, SundayNorth Oaks. An electric storm at one a.m. and heavy rain for an hour. The day has beenunsettled - hot sultry. A cable from Clara to see all well, comfortable, waiting SeptemberBoat to return. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Brown spent last night and to day here. I had anavalanche of visitors to day. Charlotte brought over Mrs. Finch George Nell FinchGeorgiana and Annabel Fitzgerald. Mr. D. C. Shepard and Roger Shepherd came. Egilcame with Rachel, John and Dorothy Upham. Mr. Barrows came with his daughter

Adelaide and Anna Finch. Mrs. Raguet is here.

August 10, MondayNorth Oaks. A fine peaceful cool morning - after yesterday afternoons and eveningstremendous storm. Heavy rain down pour: such fearful lightning and thunder suchleaden sky. We sat in candle light at dinner and all evening - electricity all gone. Wentover to Rachels and to call on Mrs. Lamborn who goes Thursday. Charlotte tookluncheon here. Mrs. Raguet is here. Wrote to Clara, Mamie and Ruth. Dined at Maudsthis evening.

August 11, TuesdayNorth Oaks. A beautiful cool morning. Brought Mrs. Schell out for the day. We went overto Dellwood and to the Island to see Mary Boeckmann. A telegram from Papa saying hewill return Saturday night.

August 12, WednesdayA fine morning some rain last night cool weather. Went to town this forenoon and backby luncheon. Water wks are cleaning weeds out of Lake they grow persistently. Egil andRachel came over to dinner. Maud Louis and Mr. Macpherson came in later. Lettersfrom Clara and Mike from Brussels when they first landed.

August 13, ThursdayNorth Oaks. An other fine morning rained a little again last night. War news no moreencouraging seven nations involved. Eveng [sic] papers worst new yet from warringnations. Rachel came over to luncheon and brought Mary. She is a satisfying child soplacid in all this turmoil. Major Wilson came out bringing Mrs. Ben Morrison.


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August 14, FridayNorth Oaks. A fine cool morning - so bright. Uncle Phelps and Auntie came out today tostay over night. We have been over to the Island and to Dellwood. Uncle Phelps hasbeen all over the farm. Mrs. Raguet went back to Town to day.

August 15, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Uncle Phelps and Auntie went to White Bear with me to Mass this morning.Georgianna [sic] received Communion for the first time to day. A letter from Clara to dayfrom Brussels. War news grows worse and worse although we get but little that isreliable. Papa returned from the East to night- from New York and Washington.

August 16, SundayNorth Oaks. A hot day. Wrote to Gertrude last night. Wrote to Ruth and to James today.The Cyrus Brown family all called this afternoon. Mr. Macpherson is spending the daywith us. it is Georgiannas birthday - 11 years old. Maud dined with us.

August 17, MondayNorth Oaks. A bright morning after a rainy night, hot too. Went to town and returned intime to take luncheon at Mauds with 9 or 10 ladies to meet Helen Morrison who failed tocome as Mrs. Morrison had had one of her spells. George and Charlotte dined with us.Quite a wind storm in the early evening.

August 18, TuesdayNorth Oaks. We had heavy rain this early morning. Today is hot again. War news growsworse. Looks as though Germany would conquer Belgium. I have had so little sleep fortwo nights that I do not feel well. Papa came out early later we went over to Rachels -saw the Dorothys there.

August 19, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Very sultry - cloudy unsettled weather. This is our 47th. anniversary. Thisafternoon Major Wilson Mr. Macpherson and Katherine Abbott came out to spend night.George, Charlotte, Egil Rachel, Dorothy and Maud came to dinner so we had a few tohelp celebrate. I wrote Clara today. Letters from Gertrude and Clara.

August 20, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A fine morning. Clara found friends in Belgium to advise her. She called onCol Youngbluth who had been our guest once with Prince Albert of Belgium presentKing.

August 21, FridayNorth Oaks. Went to town this morning. Katherine Abbott went in. I saw Mrs. Morrisonfound her around and pretty well. Papa and I returned about 4 p.m. and began to gettelegrams from Louis of serious illness of Mr. D. Miller at Glacier Park. Louis was onWay home he returned to Park. Dr. Gilfillan went by Special at 530 later we got wouldthere was some improvement.


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August 22, SaturdayNorth Oaks. This morning we got word Mr. Miller some better. Rained all forenoontoday. Papa is at home slight indisposition. This evening telegram from Louis that Mr.Miller has been operated for apendicitas [sic] and they are hopeful for his recovery latera message from Mrs. Miller and message from Mr. Miller.

August 23, SundayNorth Oaks. This morning at eight a telegram from Louis saying Mr. Miller had badnight, was descending - half an hour later a message from Louis saying Mr. Miller wasweak and growing weaker. At noon a telegram came saying he had died at 1010. Hewas at Glacier Park with Mrs. Miller peritonitas [sic] set in. He is a great loss so fine aman.

August 24, MondayNorth Oaks. A cool morning after a cold night. Papa seems to feel better. Prepared toleave for Chicago when Papa decided not to join the Special but to go probably

Wednesday night funeral Thursday in Chicago. Expect Louis here tomorrow morningearly.

August 25, TuesdayA raw cold day, some rain. Louis returned on funeral special he came out for breakfastand will remain until tomorrow evening when we go onto Mr. Millers funeral Thursday.The account of Mr. Miller last days very pathetic. Letters to day from Mike Gertrude andClara. I wrote to Clara. They will sail Sept 10th Baltic a cable to day from Mike.

{loose page included here which reads:1941191427Bought Pebble BeachProperty before March 191427 years agoLouis Hills handwriting}

August 26, WednesdayNorth Oaks. 47 degrees this morning but sun shine. Went to town with papa afterluncheon, in the evening Louis, Maud George and I went to Chicago to attend Mr.Millers funeral tomorrow.

August 27, ThursdayChicago. We arrived here on time. Judge Spencer and Mr. H. Holden met us. We wentto The Blackstone later on Louis, Maud and I went to call on Mrs. Miller. She saw us.She is a poor heart broken woman. Fortunately the day was the finest I ever saw inChicago. I never saw so many representative men at a funeral they came from theAtlantic to the Pacific. Mr. Miller is buried at Rose Lawn Cemetary [sic] 12 miles out.


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August 28, FridayNorth Oaks. We are back this afternoon but w reached St Paul at 715 this a.m. Papa isbetter than he has been for a week. Weather still cool but warmer. Egil and Rachelcame over to dinner this evening. Today is Mrs. Raguets 70th. birth day. {In Louishandwriting: 87-1931}

August 29, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A fine sunny morning nearly 70 - at 830 a.m. Mrs. Upham came out today.She is troubled about Grace and her children in Europe these War times. Louis Maudand Mrs. Raguet dined with us. George and Charlotte came over in the evening. Louisbrought over pretty vases filled with gladiola vases and all presented.

August 30, SundayNorth Oaks. Much warmer this morning 74. I passed an uncomfortable night and do notfeel well this morning - but managed to go to Mass and heard a good sermon on Pius IXand History of the Church. In the evening We dined at Charlottes. Mr. Macpherson Mr.

and Mrs. C. Bunn were there. War news grows more alarming.

August 31, MondayNorth Oaks. A hot morning. I did not sleep well yet, I feel better. The morning paperreports that Bombs were thrown from into Paris from flying machines. Too terrible todwell on. Letters from Clara Gertrude Dr. Turner and Mittie Porter. Wrote Dr. Turner.Stormed electric and heavy rains all afternoon. Charlotte spent afternoon with us.

September 1, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Very dark morning and still raining. I got little sleep last night none after onethirty until morning my throat troubled me. I am some more comfortable this a. m. Mrs.Upham went over to Bald Eagle Lake when the weather cleared this p. m. to seeKatherine Wright. She returned quite unhappy at her appearance.

September 2, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A clear beautiful morning. Mrs. Upham went in to town with papa thismorning. A letter from Clara yesterday, not much news. She was in the country nearLondon. Cooked tomatoes for winter soups today - tomatoes scarce in our garden thisyear - do not ripen. Rev. Father Vermott of Montana dined with us also Louis MaudCharlotte & George.

September 3, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A cold wind this morning about 55 - at 9 a. m. Papa went to Anoka to acounty Fair. One of the childrens dogs but {bit?} Jerome to day I believe it does notsignify. Egil and Rachel came over to dinner it is a beautiful moon light night and calmafter a windy day.

September 4, FridayNorth Oaks. This is a charming morning 66 at 830. I went to Town with papa was busyall forenoon. Went to see Mrs. Morrison found her pretty well. Ben and Helen left last


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night. Annabel McQuillan came out with us - to spend Sunday. I have painters at thehouse in town painting the Halls ect. [sic].

September 5, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A disagreeable muggy day rather warm. Went over with Annabel to the

Island and to Dellwood. Mary Boeckmann great little girl. A letter of 23 Aug. from Clarato day and a cable from Mike they will sail the 9th. on the Baltic

September 6, SundayNorth Oaks. A rather cold day Went to Mass at White Bear heard good sermon onWord of God. Papa goes hunting with Louis this evening. Ed Durant and Mrs. L. Ordwaywere here when I returned from Mass. Gertrude Peet and Helen Bunn came over in theafternoon. Dr. Matthews and Mr. Lindley with Bonnie Ransom came over with Maudand Louis. {written in Louis hand Dawson Overby pass Louis Cortie A-22}

September 7, Monday

North Oaks. A cold day not above 60 - and cloudy all day made grape jelly. Annabelwent in. Mrs. Raguet came out for a few days. Mrs. Lee came out for luncheon. LaterMrs. Raguet and I (after Annabel and Mrs. Lee went to town) went over to White Bear.A quiet evening at home.

September 8, TuesdayNorth Oaks. A beautiful morning. State Fair began yesterday. Letters yesterday fromMike, Clara and Gertrude. All anxious to get home - from England. Germans have notyet besieged Paris. We Mrs. Raguet and I went to Rachels to luncheon and over to seeGeorgianna who was ill of cold. Finished up apple and grape jelly no plums here. Poorcrabs. Sept. too cold to ripen grapes or anything so far.

September 9, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Another cold morning 52. I finished green tomato pickles and made tomatoketcheup to day. Weather has been so cold for nearly two weeks that gardenvegetables are poor. I have reason to think Mike and the girls sailed today fromLiverpool.

September 10, ThursdayNorth Oaks. Has been raining all night is raining now 816 a. m. and looks likecontinuing. Went to town - put up a few peaches. Papa returned from his hunt thismorning very well it was a success. Mrs. Raguet went home to day.

September 11, FridayNorthcote [sic]. A warmer morning. Went to town for the forenoon. Rachel and Annabelcame over in the afternoon. Papa received a cable from Mike from Queenstown. We donot know whether they sailed the 9th or 10th. We think 10th. Prof. Shawe came outyesterday to look about. Papa and I spent last evening at Mauds.


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September 12, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A bright windy morning. Busy all forenoon with Dawsons and writing lettersto Mamie, Ruth, Aunt Emma and a business letter to Louis and Congers for finescreens. Louis and Maud dined with us.

September 13, SundayNorth Oaks. Last night was wild blew a gale all night began to rain early this morningand has rained and blown all day. A cheerless Day. Went to White Bear to Mass.Georgianna could not come over for the day it was so stormy.

September 14, MondayNorth Oaks. Yesterday was a depressing tiresome day rain and wind all day and all lastnight. This morning is calm - and still unsettled.

September 15, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Mrs. Raguet and I went over to Ruffs and Dellwood it was a delightful day.

September 16, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Papas 76th. Birthday. He arrived home this morning from NorthcoteWarren ect. [sic]. Went in to Town with him came back and went in again. He is havinga happy day. Flowers everywhere 525 G. N. R. R. Veterans in town to celebrate theoccasion. We all went to Masonic Temple at 6 p. m. Maud and I gave Banner Cortiepresented it. Hannafords and Jacksons and Mr.Macpherson dined with the family here.

September 17, ThursdayNorth Oaks. This is a lovely morning Papa goes to Sauk Center ect. [sic] to day. Mr.and Mrs. Hannaford went to town with papa this morning. Papa went to Northcote andsome other place arrived home 8 p. m.

September 18, FridayNorth Oaks. A very hot sultry day. Went to town and preserved some peaches. Atelegram from Mike telling us they arrived today safely and well from England. Itelegraphed Clara and Mike. Mr. Hale Holden was out at Louis this evening for dinner.

September 19, SaturdayNorth Oaks. I went to town with papa early this morning he took train at 830 a. m. toattend two co. Fairs and address them he says these are the last. Wrote to Gertrude toWalter and 2 notes. Finished preserving peaches. Mrs. Geo R. Finch and Nellie cameout to spend Sunday.

September 20, SundayNorth Oaks. A hot morning but beautiful 76 at 8 30 a. m. Went over to White Bear toMass. Mrs. Finch and Nellie here for the day. Papa was late coming home last eveningfrom Pipestone and Wilmar 1030 p. m. he has complained of some pain for 3 daystoday I brought out Dr. J. Gilfillan he found papa has light case of shingles.


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September 21, MondayNorth Oaks. Began to make grape juice two bushels made 18 qts. A hot day 76 at 830a. m. Papa came home to luncheon he is not feeling well he has Shingles. He broughthome letters from Clara from New York from Gertrude and Mike from Ship. KatherineAbbott came out. Walter and the Dorothys came. Egil and Rachel to dinner.

September 22, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Wind changed after some rain this evening and temperature dropped. 56this morning at 830. Louis and Walter left last evening for Glacier Pk ect. [sic]. Waltergoes West today. I am making 7 bushels of grapes into grape juice. I find it best to mixdelawares and concords together.

September 23, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A cool morning. Katherine Abbott is some better of her cold. I gave her ahot drink of my wine in hot water and little sugar a large glass. Papa seems a little morecomfortable it is my first experience with shingles - it is no trifle. A telegram to day tells

us Clara and Gertrude will be here Saturday night.

September 24, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A pleasant Day but a chill in the air. Dr. Chas. E. Smith came out today totalk over shingles with papa. Axel is out to begin to crush grapes for Wine 6 bushelsof Concord today. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey came out in the evening. Papa at home all dayhe seems better

September 25, FridayNorth Oaks. A fine day I went to town to see about things and to do some errands. Axelfinished crushing grapes to day 4 bushels. Delaware and 2 Wyoming. Papa isimproving he is up at new bldgs now. Letter from Mike to day.

September 26, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Clara Gertrude and the maid Maria returned to day from England. Papawent in to meet them. Their train was an hour late: they got out here at 1130 p. m. gladto be at home.

September 27, SundayNorth Oaks. A warm morning. Jerome who has been ill of croup and bronchitas [sic] isbetter today. We went to White Bear to Mass - going first to see Mary Boeckmann.Charlotte came over in the afternoon. I had such a headache that I spent two hours inbed.

September 28, MondayNorth Oaks. A Summer day. Papa went to town this morning. I went too but I returnedfor luncheon. Jerome is up and out to day. Charlotte took luncheon with us. Rachel,Sigrid and Ann Freeman came over in the afternoon with Rachel Abbott.


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September 29, TuesdayNorth Oaks. This has been a fine day, over 70 and so calm. Papa went to town he didnot sleep very well last night. Maud and Louis will be home tomorrow. I am indisposedgenerally some thing new for me.

September 30, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A fine charming morning. A perfect day. Louis and Maud came home fromthe West this morning. Papa seems some improved but shingles are no joke. I had solittle sleep last night that with trouble from an old ailment I am miserable. Saw Dr.Gilfillan to day.

October 1, ThursdayPapa went for a ride in the Saddle to day and appears to have enjoyed it. The Dorothysleft this forenoon for Northcote. Louis Maud and Mr. Macpherson came over afterdinner. I went to see Dr. Gilfillan today I have not been well for some time.

October 2, FridayNorth Oaks. Another fine perfect day. Papa seems improving. I am not comfortable andmeals no interest to me yet I do feel some better then yesterday.

October 3, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A little cooler - but a beautiful day. I feel a trifle better in some ways - butfar from well. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey came out this afternoon to see Jerome and to callon the girls. Jerome is recovering from Bronchitas [sic]. Wrote to Mike.

October 4, SundayNorth Oaks. A bright morning but very windy. This is Peace Sunday in all Churches.May our Heavenly Father the Giver of all good bring about Peace to all Nations. I regretI am not well enough to go over to Mass. Charlotte George and Mittie Porter tookluncheon with us. Girls and Slades dined at Louis.

October 5, MondayNorth Oaks. A cloudy cheerless morning - not cold. I had an uncomfortable night - butas the day progress I think I am better. Dr. [Gilfillan?] came out yesterday he says I shallrecover slowly - of an old enemy.

October 6, TuesdayNorth Oaks. {Crossed out A rainy d} A better day after rain. Papa and I both spentthe day in our rooms. He dressed in the evening I did not. Katherine Abbott came backwith Gertrude who lunched with Rachel. Egil and Rachel came in the evening. Mr.McPherson is out for the night.

October 7, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A sunny morning after electric storm and rain all night. Walter and Dorothyappeared for breakfast. They return to Northcote this evening. I think I am some better.


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October 8, ThursdayNorth Oaks. Cloudy damp weather. I am still in my room and have been nearly a week. Iam better to day for the first time. Mittie Porter and Katherine Abbott are here FridayOct. 9th. Mittie and girls with Katherine dine at Charlottes her 13th Anniversay [sic].Louis and Louis jr. leave this evening for a little hunt.

October 9, FridayNorth Oaks. I am better today I am sure - an unsettled day as to weather. An electricstorm last night. A letter from Mike. I sent Mike Trade of the World to day. I am readingQuentin Durward.

October 10, SaturdayNorth Oaks. This is a Windy changeable day, I am still improving. Dr. Gilfillan has beenout to day. Katherine has gone home to day so has Mittie.

October 11, Sunday

A disagreeable day. I am better but still up stairs. George Charlotte Mr. Macphersonand Mr. Goodspeed dined here. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson drove out in the afternoon.

October 12, MondayNorth Oaks. Rained last night has rained all day. Very cheerless. Papas new cattlecame out here to day, he is much pleased with them. Letters from Ruth and fromJames. I am still up stairs. {In between lines in middle of page, written by Louis ProfShaw [lot?] in England dual purpose shorthorns see photo}

October 13, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Today is colder and the afternoon cleared so the afternoon was fine.Charlotte here for luncheon. Mrs. Upham and Mrs. Tarbox on way to Charlottes stoppedhere for Charlotte. I am better but not strong. Still upstairs. Have finished readingQuentin Durward.

October 14, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A beautiful early morning misty between times a perfect day. I feel prettywell this morning. Helen Bunn came out last night she went in this morning. Gertrudewent to town to spend the night with Rachel.

October 15, ThursdayNorth Oaks. The most perfect morning. I went down to dinner last night. I feelcomfortable this morning. Today has been wonderfully fine. Charlotte and George cameout. Egil and Rachel came to dinner. Wrote to Mike and to Ruth.

October 16, FridayNorth Oaks. This is simply a glorious morning. Have just written to Mrs. Miller and toJames N. B. Dr. Boeckmann and Egil have been out this morning to see new cattle theDr came in to see me. We talked of the war. Louis and Louis jr. went hunting againtonight. {in Louis hand at bottom of page spring pheasants?}


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October 17, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Another surprisingly glorious morning - could not be finer or more beautiful.I am much improved. Nell Finch came home with Clara to spend the night. Walter andDorothy came out. Bettie Barrows very ill. I rode over to White Bear Lake after two

weeks confinement. This has been a wonderful day.

October 18, SundayA very fine morning and day - some wind threatens a change in these perfect days. Iwent to Mass to White Bear. Georgianna came home with me. Egil, Rachel and MaryBoeckmann came out in the afternoon. Maud and Mr. [Senally? Lindley?] dined with us.Walter and Dorothy came out to breakfast and went in before luncheon time.

October 19, MondayNorth Oaks. This is a fine morning. So sunny but windy. I do feel stronger this morning.A letter to day from Dr. Turner. Maud came over in the forenoon. I am reading Sense

and Sensibility.

October 20, TuesdayNorth Oaks. A delightful warm morning. The flies are as annoying as on a Summer day.Charlotte Rachel and Katherine Abbott came out they Gertrude and Clara had a picnicluncheon. Charlotte came back to dinner It was 76 to day a very warm evening.

October 21, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A hot morning over 70 in my room all night. Gertrude leaves us thisevening. Maud and Charlotte for luncheon. In the afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth ClarkMrs. Upham and Mrs. Chas. Morris drove out also Mr. and Mrs. Bovey and Mittie Porterand Mr. F. Johnson. Gertrude just left us to dine at Rachels. Clara and Charlotte havegone to join the party and see Gertrude off at Station.

October 22, ThursdayOur perfect weather interrupted this morning cloudy and raining an uncertain day. AsClara was not well I had a quiet day alone. Bettie Barrows died to day at three p. m.Louis and Mr. Macpherson took dinner with us.

October 23, FridayNorth Oaks. A cloudy day. Colder and some rain. I went in to town and went to Mrs.Barrows. Of course they are inconsolable. I wanted to bring little Dorothy home with mebut she did not want to come so far from her mother. A letter from Gertrude fromChicago and a telegram telling me she arrived well in New York.

October 24, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Last night was windy and cloudy. This morning is sunny and beautiful.Minnie and Mary Oakes arrived from East at Mauds this morning. They with Maud andLouis dined with us. Louis jr. shot an old elk this afternoon. Norman had a chance toowas not so sure. Bettie Barrows buried to day.


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October 25, SundayNorth Oaks. Another remarkably fine morning. Went to Mass at White Bear in BasementSchool chapel. Egil and Rachel took luncheon with us. George and Charlotte dined withus. Cortie not well he strained himself trying to lift too much. {in Louis hand a

Cannon}

October 26, MondayNorth Oaks. A cold morning 29 at 8 a. m. and N. wind. Sunny too Father Gibbons cameout to spend the day. Clara not very well. Cortie still ailing. Wrote to Mamie to day.

October 27, TuesdayNorth Oaks. The morning was pleasant. I went to town did some errands got back forluncheon. Bertha Sturgis came out to luncheon. Katherine Abbott is here. Cortie hasbeen ill since Sunday. On his account they have all moved to town. Over a one hundredAutos came out this afternoon to see the imported cattle.

October 28, WednesdayNorth Oaks. This is a cloudy morning - 40 at 845 a. m. Cortie who has been ill sinceSaturday is better this morning. Letter from Gertrude to day. Walter Dorothys and Mr.Barrows went up to Northcote last night. Mrs. Abbott came out to day for luncheon tospend the day. Katherine and Mittie Porter are staying here.

October 29, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A beautiful morning. Has been a remarkably fine day. Papa spent theforenoon out here. Later in afternoon Mittie, Katherine Abbott and I went over toDellwood a wonderful sunset such glowing colors. Clara came home tired after herlabors at Belgian relief work.

October 30, FridayNorth Oaks. Another glorious mild morning. Katherine went home this morning. I went totown, went in to see Maud and the ladies at Belgian relief work and sent them someAmerican flags to put one in each box. Letters from Mike and from Ruth. I went to seeMary Boeckmann. She looks fine - is flourishing. This has been a wonderfully fine day.

October 31, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A very fine day warm. Clara and Mittie went to Town with papa theyreturned to luncheon. We went over later to Charlottes and met a Miss Sawyer there.She is a farmer in N. J. and keeps Jersey cattle. I wrote to Dr. Biggs and to Gertrude.Egil and Rachel were at Charlottes. Clara will spend the night there.

November 1, SundayNorth Oaks. This is a remarkably fine morning for the first of November at 845 a. m. 48on the North and 58 on the porch on S. E. - the day got warmer. Afternoon wasdelightful papa took us over the new Road going North. Went to Mass over at WhiteBear. Slades all came over in the afternoon. George and Charlotte stayed to dine and


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spend the evening. Mittie still here. Walter was here to day with John Lohs. Louis spentthe day out here with Louis jr and some boys.

November 2, MondayNorth Oaks. Cloudy and colder 46 on North side at 830 a. m. Windy but warm. We

heard thunder and saw lightning no rain here - sun came out at 430 p. m. 62 at 5 p. m.Mary Beckmann not well but better than yesterday. We are busy knitting wool mifflers[sic?] for red cross.

November 3, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Again 46 at 845 a. m. an [sic] mild day grass still freshly green. I went totown. Mary Boeckmann some better. Mattie went home to day.

November 4, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Another pleasant day 46 on North side at 830 a. m. We are preparing tomove to town tomorrow. Georgianna had her Tonsils taken out this forenoon. Mary

Boeckmann is better to day.

November 5, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A beautiful morning. We are moving to town to day.

November 6, FridaySt. Paul. A busy day putting things to rights. Charlotte was in. Georgianna doing well atSt. Pauls Hospital after removal of her Tonsils fine Weather especially forenoons.

November 7, SaturdaySt. Paul. A pleasant morning cooler - 34 at 9 a. m. Afternoon cloudy. Begian [sic] Reliefwork going on well. Clara is much pleased at responses. Georgianna goes home toDellwood to day. Mary Boeckmann all right again.

November 8, SundaySt. Paul. A glorious morning cool but fine 34 at 9 a. m.

November 9, MondaySt. Paul. Papa and I breakfasted at Mauds this morning to meet Mr. Geo. Harris, Mr.Holden and Judge Spencer. Louis and they left at 9 a. m. to go over the Burlingtonsystem through eleven states! in two weeks.

November 10, TuesdaySt. Paul. Madame Vandevelde wife of Minister of Belgium with Mr. and Mrs. SeverenceSlades, Maud ect [sic] took luncheon here to day - later we all went to hear her give anaccount of poor afflicted Belgium. Quite a sum was subscribed at the meeting.

November 11, WednesdaySt. Paul. Busy one way and another as we may go East soon. I went to North Oaks thisafternoon. Judge Hook dined with us this evening.


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November 12, ThursdaySt. Paul. Good weather lasted until to day, it has been raw tried to snow and sleeted.Papa went to Northcote this evening.

November 13, FridaySt. Paul. A cloudy damp day 32 at at [sic] 9 a. m. Mrs. Upham, Mrs. K. Clark, Mrs.Chas. Morris and Mrs. John F. Harris took luncheon here to day. Later I went to NorthOaks - to get measurements for covering of Draperies.

November 14, SaturdaySt. Paul. Rather a damp morning. Made mince meat to day. In the afternoon went toMinneapolis with papa.

November 15, SundaySt. Paul. 28 this morning at 830 but a beautiful early morning. Bishop Carroll at St.

Lukes to day.

November 16, MondaySt. Paul. This morning delightful although nearly zero at an early hour 16 above at 830a.m. I am getting ready to go East.

November 17, TuesdaySt. Paul. Our mornings now are bright but all afternoons are cloudy. Nearly zero thisearly morning 10 above at 830.

November 18, WednesdaySt. Paul. Not so cold this morning 18 above at 830. We are leaving for New York thisevening. Trying to snow a little.

November 19, ThursdayChicago. We arrived here on time this a. m. I called on Mrs. Miller and found her ofcourse some better but inclined to talk of Mr. Miller all the time. We left Chicago on 1240p. m. train.

November 20, FridayNew York. Arrived here on time after a comfortable trip. Gertrude came in from Tuxedoto meet us she had been there a few days. Weather moderate here. Went right toSchwarz to find a doll to dress for Dorothy like my little Red Riding Hood.

November 21, SaturdayNew York. A cold but sunny pleasant day. Papa did not go the Office to day. Wrote toJames and to Mamie last night. Dr. Steward called this evening looking very well. ColClough called while we were absent this afternoon left word he was leaving this eveningfor the West.


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November 22, SundayNew York. A cloudy morning. Gertrude and I went to 9 o clock Mass at St. IgnatiusChurch 84th. St. and heard a remarkable report of the works of their Parish. Wrote toCharlotte to Rachel and to Auntie. Went for Gertrude to take a walk and found Mr. andMrs. Nichols there.

November 23, MondayNew York. Mr. Thomas (Samuel) took papa down town and brought him home so I hadFerris and Gertrude and I did some shopping at Gilman Collamere ect. [sic]. Papa and Idined at Mrs. Samuel Thornes. Mr. Sterling was there and told Mr. Geo. F. Bakersgrand son was killed in battle, Lady Strathcons [sic] son wounded.

November 24, TuesdayNew York. A fine day. Ruth came to town. She and Anson spent the night here. Claraleaves St. Paul this evening for New York. Mamie wires she will come over Sunday.James N. B. comes tomorrow to spend Thanksgiving with us.

November 25, WednesdayNew York. Papa Gertrude and I went to Sloanes to look at Rugs for Louis new room theMusic room. Then Went to Metropolitan Museum to see Altman Collection and MorganCollection. Ruth and I took luncheon with Gertrude later Ruth took train for Tuxedo.

November 26, ThursdayNew York. Thanksgiving Day. An unusually fine warm morning and Day. James N. B.and I went to Mass at St. Ignatius Church. Clara arrived at 920 a. m. We had Gertrudefor dinner a small gathering for Thanksgiving. We went for a drive. Papa played apuzzle.

November 27, FridayNew York. Warm but cloudy Papa stayed at home all forenoon. Mrs. and Miss Stewartcalled. We are all knitting for the Soldiers. A letter from Charlotte no news.

November 28, SaturdayNew York. A pleasant day. Papa went to Knoedlers and exchanged a Millet. Gertrudeand I went to Schwarz and to Mme Helenes. When I came in this afternoon I found Mr.Samuel Thorne here with Joe. Thorne and his new wife.

November 29, SundayNew York. A very delightful warm morning. Gertrude and I went to 11 o clock Mass at84th Street - met Maria Taylor and Mrs. Slade on the Avenue as we walked home. SawPauline Emmet at Church. Mr. Dickermen, Dr. Biggs Mrs. Biggs and Katherine calledalso Maria Taylor and Isabella


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November 30, MondayNew York. Windy and warm. Went down town with Papa. Mamie went with us. Clara{Ruth crossed out} and Mamie went to the Opera. Anson jr. and Mary came to townthis morning and are with us for a couple days.

December 1, TuesdayNew York. Papa stayed at home all day. Muller Uri called Mike returned from the Souththis morning. Gavins and Beards dined with us. This is a foggy day - very dark.

December 2, WednesdayNew York. Weather close dark warm. Mamie and I went down town with papa thismorning and on way up did some shopping. Clara and I took luncheon with MargaretMillbank and saw her baby. Major Wilson called this afternoon. Papa dining out. Claraand Mamie at Opera. I dined with Gertrude.

December 3, Thursday

New York. A beautiful day made calls. Went to the Opera in the evening. Tristan andIsolde.

December 4, FridayNew York. A fine morning. Papa and I leave in the morning early 740 a. m. forRochester. Clara and Mamie remain longer here.

December 5, SaturdayWe left New York on the Erie R. R. at 745 this a. m. in Mr. F. Underwoods car. He andMr. Stone and Mr. Parsons going with us to Rochester N. Y. where we arrived at 6 p. m.Papa to attend a Banquet and make an address on the business situation of thiscountry. I went with Mrs. Geo. Thayer to dine with her - she had six lady guests. We leftRochester at 1135 p. m. for Chicago.

December 6, SundayOn train of Erie Rail a very dull dark day. We reached Chicago at 430 p. m. Mr. Holdenmet us. We went to the Blackstone for an hour or so then again boarded the Burlingtontrain at 630 p. m. for St. Paul.

December 7, MondaySt. Paul. We arrived home this morning ahead of time at 7 oclock quite in the dark. Wefind all well here.

December 8, TuesdaySt. Paul. As Joe Sikorski has an ulcer on an eye I have no auto now. George andCharlotte dined with us this evening.


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December 9, WednesdayColder to day 20 above at 9 a. m. Busy doing odds and ends and preparing forChristmas. Maud dined with us - and spent this evening here. Children are nowCollecting Posters that advertize [sic].

December 10, Thursday18 above this morning trying to snow. Went to Minneapolis this afternoon found no oneat home at Aunties.

December 11, FridayWe dined at Louis this evening Mr. Macpherson was there. The two new rugs hadcome. The Organ is quite a toy for Louis.

December 12, SaturdayRather cold 10 above. The large rug has come for Louis large Room. Clara returnedfrom New York this evening. Mr. McChesney came in a few minutes with Louis.

December 13, Sunday10 above this morning and went lower through the day.

December 14, MondayWent to a luncheon given by Mrs. Kenneth Clarke in honor of Mrs. Brooks and Mrs.John F. Harris. A very cold day 10 below zero.

December 15, TuesdayAnother cold day. Stayed at home all afternoon. Mrs. J. B. Rice and Mrs. Schell called.Charlotte gave one of her Buffet Suppers this evening.

December 16, WednesdayStill very cold. Went over to Mauds this afternoon to a knitting party for the poor soldiersin Europe. Not many attended the first gathering.

December 17, ThursdayA fine day after three very cold days. Went to Minneapolis saw Auntie Mittie Porter Mrs.E. Hill Louise Hill and the [Babies?]

December 18, Friday{Blank}

December 19, SaturdayTook luncheon with Rachel. Then went to Good Shepherd Sisters. Was disappointedwith them no offer of help to knit or do anything for War sufferers. Helen Bunn spendingthe night here.


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December 20, SundayA fine morning turned to cloudy afternoon 18 above zero. Begins to snow and we homefor white Christmas. Wrote to Mamie to Ruth and to Dorothy. Louis Maud and Mr.Macpherson dined with us - this evening.

December 21, MondayBelow zero this a. m. 2 at 8 oclock. The shortest day of the year but so bright that it didnot seem so. Lovely afternoon. Went out to see Mrs. Raguet.

December 22, TuesdayA beautiful morning 2 below at 815 a. m.

December 23, WednesdayWe trimmed the tree to day so as to be well ready tomorrow. Weather is fine snow ispromised for Christmas. Went to see Mrs. Morrison found her looking well.

December 24, ThursdayQuite a snow fall now for 4 mornings it has been just below zero at 830. We had thetree at 5 p. m. and Mary Boeckmann was at it looking so be wildered - but she was verygood. All the children except Mary B took supper here. Tom Oakes too.

December 25, FridayChristmas Day. We took supper and spent the Christmas eve at Mauds house. Theyhad quite a party and a fine Musicale. Lou Shawe sang well. This is a beautiful day.Father Moynahan preached on the Nativity and knowledge of God at St. Lukes.

December 26, Saturday25 below zero at 5 this morning - but day moderated and was fine.

December 27, SundayMore moderated to day only 4 below at 9 a. Wrote to Ruth.

{on page for December 28; Monday crossed out, Saturday written in}Turned over 2 leaves. Very cold 25 below at 5 a. m. 12 below at 9 a. m. moderated andsnowed this afternoon but still cold. We went to a Reception for the daughter Mrs.Pomeroy and Mrs. Millbank.

December 29, TuesdayA cold morning got colder all day at 10 p. m. 6 below zero and going down fast. RuthRamsey and Mrs.

December 30, Wednesday18 below at an early hour this a. m. 14 below at 8 a. m. An old fashioned winter. I calledon Mrs. Boeckmann to day and went to Mauds Knitting meeting. A beautiful afternoonand evening so bright and still.


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December 31, ThursdayNot a cold day. I went to see Mrs. Schell after sending cables to friends in England andFrance. Symphony Concert in the evening we attended. Clara went to Charlottes tosupper and to see old year out.

{Following entries on pages in back of small travel diary}NotesMrs. McQuillan556 Selby AveNov. 1914

Insurance ExpirationH. W. John Manville Co.251-253 Third Ave. S.MinneapolisElectric Reflector

J. P. Frisk 239 10 Ave.New York

Notes and BillsWm. Mills and Son21 Park Place N. Y.Batteries for Handlight

ReceivableWikel Workthe name of the laceWork in GermanyDoilies I gave Charlotte

Notes and BillsFather Gibbons spoke ofLife of Bishop Challoner

PayableMrs. F. Ward477 PortlandTel D 7511

Cash Account - January1914G. N. ExpressNo. 134American Express4166


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2320 S StreetNorth 6067 The TelephoneMrs. Samuel HillsTelephone long distance too

Cash Account - OctoberLaundressMrs. Samec714 Canton Street(Right of W. 7th. Street)

Cash Account - DecemberJoanna left Saturday eveningAug 8th.

Cash Account - March

Benjamin DisraeliAn unconditional Biographyby Wilfred MaynellAppletonNo 8 E. 65th Plaza 154

{following entries on back pages on large diary}November CashGertie P. Horrigan1628 West 12th St.Los Angeles

Mrs. Geo. R. FinchC. Richard StocktonIvy TowersTrenton N. J.

December - CashWanted help for fairfor church Apr. 2nd.Mrs. Otto IsaacsonMahnomen, Minn.

Wanting ClothesKatherineMary F. FitzpatrickMinot, N. Dak

September - CashThings needed at Jeckyl


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Island apartmentWash clothes.roring Doilies for the curateTea NapkinsCoffee pot plate for serving

Tack hammerSilver polish

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