Mary T. Hill Diary, 1910

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Mary T. Hill Diary1910

January 1, New Years DayA pleasant day. To Mass at St. Lukes. Sent several cablegrams and telegrams. Mary M.went out to Town and Country Club to Helena Driscolls luncheon. Clara gave amusicale in the evening to about 150 guests. Charlotte and her family Rachel and I wentto Caroline Boeckmanns wedding this evening at 6 p.m. She was a stately bride.

January 2, SundayColder and cloudy. I went alone to 915 mass. The others went to eleven oclock mass atGerman church. Mary M. pretty tired today. Dr. Chas. Freeman and CarolineBoeckmann were married last evening at 6 oclock. Everyone seems to think Claras

musicale a great success.

January 3, Monday{Blank}

January 4, TuesdaySnowed all last night and all day today. This evening we went to hear Shuman Heik andit was difficult for horses or autos to get about. Mamie gave a dinner for James friendsat Town and Country and a Theatre party. Mamie had difficulty managing.

January 5, Wednesday

22 below zero early this a.m. 18 below zero at 9 a.m. and no higher than 10 below allday. And such piles of snow. All trains late and some stalled. We took lunch atCharlottes today. Mrs. Furness and her daughter were there.

January 6, ThursdayNot quite so cold but well below zero. Mamie and Clara took luncheon at GertrudePeets today. Several called to say good bye to Mamie. She James and her maid leavethis evening. Louis W. and Maud dined with us. Louis Maudie Norman and Georgianatook luncheon with us.

January 7, Friday

Still 10 below zero. We are anxious to learn how Mamie gets on as she left forWashington last evening. Telegram today tells us Mamie made her train out of Chicagofor Washington D.C. and the N.P. stalled trains out West and freed.

January 8, SaturdayCold hangs on. This morning after leaving papa at the Office and going to St. JosephsHospital to see Monsignor Oster I came and took Mary M. for a sleigh ride to river andback. Little Dorothy is better of German measles. Getting cold tonight.


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January 9, SundayAt 9 a.m. eleven below was colder earlier. After Mass I went to Mrs. Lees formal. MissWallace died at 330 this morning. A peaceful ending of a peace loving woman. Louishas been painting in the gallery all day copying the large Rouseau. Charlotte has a cold.

Papa dined there with George. Egil and Geo. Finch dined with us. Clara took fishchowder supper at Mrs. Barrows.

January 10, MondayCloudy and not so cold. 14 above zero. Mary M. has an off day. I called on MonsignorOster, Mrs. Lee and Charlotte this morning. Charlottes cold is in her head.

January 11, TuesdayA moderate pleasant day. Miss Wallace was buried today Dr. Wright officiating.Charlotte is quite ill of a cold. Walter and Dorothy give a fancy dress party tonight.

January 12, Wednesday18 above this a.m. cloudy. Dorothys party was a success and fortunately the night wasnot cold. Charlotte is some better. I called on Mrs. Eaton this forenoon and found her soimproved. Mrs. G.A.B. Shawe is eighty today I called on her. This is Dorothys 22ndbirthday.

January 13, Thursday22 above this a.m. cloudy. Charlotte improves. Maud is laid low with a cold today.

January 14, FridayFind Charlotte better. Maud too is improving. In the afternoon made some calls. Went toDorothy and to Mrs. Elliotts to call on her mother. This morning I went to Home of theFriendless to see Mrs. Schell at 469 Collins Street.

January 15, SaturdayA moderate day. Charlotte had an uncomfortable night from her ears and head. Wentwith Good Shephard Sisters to Mrs. Lees Mrs. Abbotts and to Nellie Tierneys and to St.Lukes. Clara and Rachel went to Mrs. Ed. Youngs to celebrate Mr. Ed.s birthday.

January 16, SundayMary M. and I went to 8 oclock Mass at St. Lukes this morning. Charlotte had acomfortable night and is better this morning.

January 17, MondayVery dark morning began to snow in the forenoon. A large fire on 7th Street today.Charlottle seems some better. Maud is much better. Called on Mrs. Borup and Mrs.Gotzian. Louis came home this morning from Montana.


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January 18, TuesdayNot cold and pleasant. Busy all day making ready to leave. Auntie and GertrudeHorrigan came in this afternoon. Clara Mrs. Porter Mary M. and Margaret left thisevening for Jeckyl [sic] Island. They have a car. Rachel and I with Egil and KatherineAbbott went to Symphony concert.

January 19, WednesdayA beautiful day. How many things there are to attend to when one is to be absent 3months. A telegram from Samuel this morning telling us he has been ill of a cold for twoweeks. It was from Maryhill Washington. The first telegram from Clara asks for twoforgotten things. Papa left tonight for Chicago will Join us tomorrow and go on to NewYork.

January 20, ThursdayThursday morning it is cloudy thawing some and few snow flakes flying. Charlotte ismuch better. Wrote to Mamie yesterday and telegraphed Sam. Have been to say good

bye to Charlotte she is better. And to Dorothy and the baby and Louis children. Maudgoes far as Chicago with us. We leave this evening.

January 21, FridaySnowing. We are on train on our way to Chicago delayed over six hours by freight carson Burlington tracks and later by snow plow across track. We have lost the 20 Centurytrain but papa being in Chicago to go on with us arranged in the Penn. which we madedelaying them one minute in the hurry. Mauds bag got on with us last night but we sentit back.

January 22, SaturdayNew York. We arrived here in good time this morning, find Fifth Ave. widened - a greatimprovement received a telegram from Clara from Jeckyl [sic] Island. She Mittie andMary M. arrived there yesterday. This evening heard from Louis. Maud got her bag ingood time. Have seen little Anson he is fine and Gertrudes home is most attractive.

January 23, SundayA beautiful morning such a pleasure to walk to church on dry pavements no ice. Papawent over to Washington this afternoon. Louis and Maud arrive there tonight. Ourbaggage came only this afternoon. Wrote to Charlotte to Mary. M and to Mamie.

January 24, MondayA cloudy day quite warm. We went with Gertrude to the Baglay {?} Concert this morningat the Waldorf Astoria and Caruso and Kreisler a (violinist). Such a crowd attends. Tooka long walk this afternoon began to rain at 4 p.m.

January 25, TuesdayNew York. A dark day snowing a little all day. We took luncheon with Ruth. Poor Rachelfears she is in for an attack of lumbago. I went with Gerude [sic] to the new Theatre thisevening and heard the Opera The Bartered Bride. Jim seems some better.


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January 26, WednesdayNew York. A beautiful bright morning. Took my watch down to Theodore Stars thismorning and left Gertrude {blank space} Hospital near where she visits poor littlecripples. Then after sending Bath Towels ect. [sic] to Jeckyl [sic] came home and

walked for an hour. A letter from Mittie telling me how well Mary is at Jeckyl [sic] andhow happy. Papa returns from Washington this evening.

January 27, ThursdayCloudy all day but little if any rain. Took luncheon at Ruths. Gertrude and I walked downfrom above 90th St. Pauline Emmet called this afternoon. Rachels rheumatism better.We went to Opera La Boheme Carruso and Farrar last night it was fine. Papa returnedfrom Washington last evening.

January 28, FridayA cloudy but not disagreeable day. Took luncheon at Ruths. Estell Stillman came in

looking so well. Maud came in too. I went from there to see Mrs. D. Willis James foundher quite well and with an Acoustican able to hear very well. Mrs. Dimock came in tosee Papa about a Bldg. Memorial to Washington to be built in Washington.

January 29, SaturdayA very dark disagreeable day. We went to Metropolitan Opera House with Mrs. Baker tohear Orphea at Mattinee [sic] it was fine. Louis and Maud came in to breakfast and todinner this evening. Jim seems much better. We are all glad the water is receding inParis but how much damage the flood must do there. A letter from Charlotte. She isimproving.

January 30, SundayA perfect morning. Walked up to 84th. St. Church heard a good sermon on Is life worthliving? Pauline Emmett walked back with me. Wrote to Charlotte and to Dorothy thismorning. Rachel is better not well of rheumatism. Louis and Maud took luncheon withus, so did Anson and Ruth. Louis and Maud left on 325 p.m. train for Washington. Mr.and Mrs. Miller and Mr. Geo Harris dined with us.

January 31, MondayRuths birthday. A pleasant day. Letters from Clara and from Mary M. Gertrude and Iwalked down 23rd. Street in the forenoon. Went to Mme Taylors after luncheon. Mr.Jacacci came in at Tea Time. Papa and I dined at Mrs. Thornes this evening to meetJudge and Mrs. Lovett. Very pleasant people. Rachels back does not improve much. Dr.Biggs to see her today.

February 1, TuesdayBright morning, cold and some wind. Wrote to Clara today. Rachel is some better. Mr.and Mrs. Miller and Mr. Geo. Harris dined with us and spent the evening.


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February 2, WednesdayPapa and I spent some time at Clark and Weinbergs about fishes skins. In the afternoonGertrude and I called at Mrs. Cutcheons. Miss Dinsmore is there and we called on FaithMoore and Miss Nellie Moore. In the evening, Mr. Jacacci Anson and Ruth dined withus Jim was at home.

February 3, ThursdayFine morning. This morning papa and I spent an hour at Black Stars and Frosts lookingover rare jewels a fine pearl necklace valued at nearby three hundred Thousand dollars!Ruth and I took a good walk. After luncheon Gertrude and I looked for dress samples.Mrs. Newman and Mrs. Dimmick called.

February 4, FridayA fine day. Went downtown with papa then went to Ruths and for a walk. Took luncheonat Gertrudes. A young Mrs. Louis there (Charlotte Thorne). Also Rachel. Mrs. John F.Stevens called in the afternoon. Papa and Jim spent the evening at a large puzzle.

February 5, SaturdayBeautiful morning. Went over to see little Anson, downtown with papa: for a walk thencame in to {take a walk - crossed out} get ready to go to Philadelphia this afternoon. Weare going over to see Mr. Johnsons pictures. I am very sorry Rachel does not feel wellenough to go with us. A letter from Maud today.

February 6, SundayPhiladelphia. Mr. Jacacci papa and I came over here last evening. This morning afterMass we went to Mr. J. J. Johnsons to see him and his collection of pictures and otherobjects. Such a vast number on walls, doors on floor everywhere. Standing three deepon floor. And such beautiful old Masters the Butecellis [sic] for instance wonderful forone man to collect such old portraits. It is a great privilege to see them. Mr. Johnson ischarming himself. Although I had cinders in my eye I enjoyed the day.

February 7, MondayNew York. Zero here early today. Last night on the way home we stopped at Dr. Bullsfound him at home and he relieved me of the cinders. Yesterday was disagreeablywindy and cold, today is colder and as windy. Took luncheon with Ruth and later calledon Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Blaman. Mr. Jacacci brought Mr. Von Glenn this afternoon. Heis agreeable looking. Dr. Stewart called this evening. Mr. Jacacci stayed to dinner.

February 8, TuesdayThis is a fine morning. I enjoyed a long walk in the forenoon. Mr. Von Glenn called toarrange about Portrait. The painting of it will delay our going to Jeckyl [sic] over a week.Letter from Clara yesterday told us Mary M. had a little indisposition but was better. Iwrote to Clara today. Mrs. John F. Stevens dined with us this evening and Mr. Amoncalled.


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February 9, WednesdayDark warm morning turned to rainy day. An Artist (Italian) just called this morning withsuch a good India ink pen copy of a photo of Papa. Had to go to dressmakers and foundsnow falling when I came out. In the evening Rachel and I went to Opera Faust withAnson and Ruth. Beautifully sung. Bracci Faust. Adino Diden Miph; D. Gilly Val Geo.

Farrer, Margerite (Page Amansion Wegner).

February 10, ThursdayThis is a beautiful morning. My first sitting at 80 West 40th Street for Mr. Von Glenn topaint a portrait. The first day is an anxious one. A Col Wood of Portland Ore dined withus this evening. He talks interestingly of Indian Warfare. Admired Chief Joseph.

February 11, FridayA bright morning. Second sitting for portrait. Mr. Von Glenn rubbed out all he didyesterday and began a new canvas this morning and progressed well today. Wrote toMamie and to James N. B. Mike and Gertrude took dinner with us this evening.

February 12, Lincolns BirthdayNew York. Heavy snowfall last night. Third sitting of 2 hours for portrait today. Itprogresses well I think. Wrote to Norman this morning. Sent the children valentines thisp.m. Mr. Jacacci dined with us this evening. Mrs. S. Thorne called yesterday andbrought us some grapes.

February 13, SundayNew York. A perfect morning. Walking slippery after the melting snow. Gertrude came inearly to tell us the Mrs. Grant B. Schley had died very suddenly at 3 this a.m. Mr. S. andnearly all the others absent. Wrote to Charlotte this morning. Papa left for St. Paul thisafternoon. Mike Ann Carter and Gertrude dined with us.

February 14, MondayA fine day. New York. Another sitting for portrait. Valentines from the children. Gertrudehad a letter from Clara. I had one from Dorothy. This afternoon Rachel and I did someerrands. Dined at Gertrudes. Rachel gave up with headache.

February 15, TuesdayNew York. Cloudy and warm. Sat again 2 hours for portrait. Letter from Maud reports allwell at home. Made calls in the afternoon found Mrs. S. Thorne at home Mrs. Schiff,Mrs. Slade Pauline Emmett and Mrs. Dimmock Mrs. Biggs all out. Mrs Lamont too. Mrs.Cutcheon, Miss Dinsmore and Mrs. Newman at home.

February 16, WednesdayNew York. Cloudy and warm again. A better light this forenoon for the Artist at mysitting. I met Mrs. Von Glehn this morning. Had to spend most of this afternoon atMadame Hilaine. I went with Ruth and Rachel to Hear Opera of Falstaff. Scotti Mad.Destine and Mad. Homer.


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February 17, ThursdayNew York. Cloudy threatening day. Light so poor today that little work could be done at80 W. 40th. Street with portrait to Mr. Von Glehns disappointment. Took luncheon atRuths. Mrs. and Bessie Lamont there and Miss Nellie and Faith Moore Mrs. Schleysremains was [sic] put in vault yesterday. We Rachel and I leave for Jeckyl [sic]

tomorrow.

February 18, FridayOn train all to day since 10.46 this a.m. It is cold and bright high wind. On our way(Rachel and I) to Jeckyl [sic] Island.

February 19, Saturday{New York. A cloudy threatening day. Light was so crossed out} Our train arrived atThalmann on time 1110 this morning but we had to wait for the Floriday [sic] Limitted[sic] an hour late before we could start for Brunswick. So it was two or after when wereached Jeckyl [sic] Island. Clara met us at Brunswick. Mr. Lanier is here not very well.

Raining and cold.

February 20, SundayJeckyl [sic] Island. Wrote to Papa, Maud and Ruth. Cloudy, cold. We were up for 630a.m. Mass this morning. Father Cassagne celebrated. Few old members here. Gen.Hays and Mrs. H Mr. Eno. Mr. Lanier the Macys, the Bournes, the Pruynes [sic] arehere at the Club. The Maurices. How Mrs. Maurice will be missed in the family andoutside. The Struthers and Mrs. Baker are here also the Goodyears and Mrs. Wagner.

February 21, MondayJeckyl [sic] Island. A cloudy foggy morning warmer. Mittie Porter and Clara left us today.They went over to Savanah [sic] Ga. early this morning will spend the afternoon thereand go on to New York this evening. This is Walters birthday. I sent him a telegram.Prof. and Mrs. Sloan left here today Mr. and Miss Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Lowe arrivedtoday. Mr. Lanier is not well. Heavy rain this evening. Such a warm mist on the Beach today.

February 22, Washingtons BirthdayJeckyl [sic] Island. Beautiful morning. Changable [sic] day. The Club celebrates the dayby dressing flagpole and erecting Washington headquarters in corner of dining room tothe delight of the children. Mr. and Mrs. K. Porter and Miss Haggerman arrived todayAlso Dr. and Mrs. Wm. Mitchell. Wrote to Gertrude, to Mrs. Lee and to Georgiana. A Mr.Stokes distinguished himself unenviably [sic] this week.

February 23, WednesdayJeckyl [sic] Island. We had an electric storm at 230 this a.m. heavy rain. The forenoonhot afternoon cloudy threatening but we drove through woods and on beach. Mr. andMrs. Putnam and two daughters came this evening their train six hours late. Mr. Lanierlooks better today. Letters from Father McNulty from Hot Springs Ark and from Mr.Shepard from Thomasville, Ga.


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February 24, ThursdayJeckyl [sic] Island. Raining steadily this morning. The whole day threatening and wet.Cold too. No letters. So I wrote to Mrs. Gotzian, Mrs. Schell, Father McNulty and to Mrs.Lamborn who is at Ormond. Fla. My crochet square grew today. The weather is

discouraging for those who have but a short time here. Poor Dr. Weir Mitchelcomplained gerally [sic] all day.

February 25, FridayJeckyl [sic] Island. Cold for here 40 at 830 this morning dry however. Nice for walking.Beach deserted so windy and wet there. Wrote to Charlotte and Mrs. Eaton thismorning. Letters from Charlotte and from Maria Jensen. It seems Charlotte is not strongyet. Wrote to Samuel and Maria this evening. Mary M. has not been well this week.

February 26, SaturdayJeckyl [sic] Island. This is a warmer morning and bright. Was very windy all night. Wrote

to Auntie Phelps and to Mrs. Morison [sic?] this morning. Rained this evening.

February 27, SundayJeckyl [sic] Island. A hot day at Jeckyl [sic]. No Mass this morning. The Beach in fogand it was like steam so hot. Wrote to Papa to Mother M. Holy Cross and to Ruth lettersfrom Clara, Ruth and Gertrude telling me that Jim. had rheumatism and that Claradecided to have her portrait painted at papas request.

February 28, Monday {on page for 3/1}Jeckyl [sic]. The Bakers left today so did the Macys. Wet weather discourages guests atSouthern places this year. Wrote to Gertrude and Charlotte.

March 1, Tuesday {on page for 2/28}Jeckyl [sic] Island. Mary and I did manage to walk down to the beach this morning andRachel and I called on Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Goodyear. Mrs. Goodyear and family lefttoday. All afternoon dark an electric storm and very heavy rain. Wrote to Clara and toJim. Mary M. is quite nervous.

March 2, WednesdayJeckyl Islalnd. No sign of clearing weather, most discouraging. Wrote to Papa and toRuth after breakfast. Letter from Mamie yesterday. Mary M. is not well so very nervousand restless, looks so tired poor child. Dr. Merrill is doing what he can for her. I havedecided to take her back to New York and have telegraphed Jim to send a car as wecould not get places soon on train.

March 3, ThursdayJeckyl [sic] Island. This morning is clearer air though still cloudy no rain today. Marydoes not improve. Jim telegraphs his car will be here Saturday and that we may leavethat morning. Rachel and I are having anxious days for the poor child. Letters yesterdayfrom Walter Mrs. Lamborn and Charlotte.


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March 4, FridayJeckyl [sic]. Sun shines this morning for the first time in many days. Mary slept well lastnight and is much better today dressed and sat a while on veranda. A nurse came overbut we did not need her serviced so saved Mary that trial. Rachel and I took a long drive

River Road and back via Beach.

March 5, SaturdayJeckyl [sic]. Bright morning and warmer than we have had here the two weeks that Ihave been here. So delightful is the weather and so much it promises that it is hard toleave today after the disagreeable weather we have had for two weeks. Jims car is atBrunswick. And Mike and Gertrude arrived this noon. Mary is but slightly better.

March 6, SundayOn way North. We left Jeckyl [sic] Island as six last evening. I know Mary M. was sorryand tried to have to leave just when Gertrude arrived. We had a most trying time on the

Boat on the way to Brunswick. She suffered with what Dr. Biggs pronounces acutehysteria the movements were so continual at that she wore herself out and had to behelped off boas. Soon as we got to car and she could rest she was comfortable and atease. She has been up most of today has had good appetite and seems so muchbetter.

March 7, MondayNew York. We arrived here very early this morning. Mary slept perfectly all night and ischeerful and ready for breakfast. We She and I drove about the park nearly an hour andshe came in the better for the change. Telegram from Papa this evening. I sentmessages to Papa, to Mamie and to Rachel this morning.

March 8, TuesdayNew York. A fine morning. Mary had a good rest last night and seems pretty well thismorning. Mamie just telephoned to say that she expected Mary to have her brought toWashington nothing further. Marys trouble is entirely physical. Dr. Biggs saw heryesterday and will come again today. Telegram from papa says all well at home exceptlittle Dorothy nothing serrious.

March 9, WednesdayNew York. Wrote Mamie a long letter today in reply to one from her. Mary M. is verymuch better. She drove to Riverside and on it and we walked ten blocks on way home.Dr. Biggs saw her last evening and today and is amazed at her rapid improvement.Telegram today tells me Dorothy is not seriously ill. Perfect weather. Three perfect dayssince we came.

March 10, ThursdayNew York. Not a bad day resumed sitting for portrait today. Mary improves every hour itseems walks and drives out. Telephoned to her mother today. Mamie telephoned todayand thanked me for letter. Anson and Ruth dined with us this evening.


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March 11, FridayNew York. A perfect day. Letters from papa and from Charlotte one from dear littleGeorgiana. Anson jr. is paid his first call yesterday and it was on Grandma Hill. I amgrieved to learn that Mrs. Uphams house was burned early Tuesday morning and most

everything lost by fire or water.

March 12, SaturdayNew York. Rather a dull morning not very cold. My 9th sitting to artist for portrait paintedhands today. Mamie telephoned this morning. A telegram from Walter stating littleDorothy was still ill and it was thought she has measles. Mary M. continues to feel well.A letter from Mrs. John F. Stevens written on S.S. Cedric.

March 13, SundayNew York. A glorious day. Mary would not go to Mass as she did not feel well to-day. Iwalked to and from church and enjoyed it. We had a fine sermon Father Wynn. Wrote to

Charlotte this morning and to papa this afternoon. Mr. S. Thorne and Mr. R. Kelly calledtoday. We took luncheon at Ruths and had a fine time with the baby he is so cheery andstirring.

March 14, MondayNew York. Forenoon spent at 80 West 40th. St. Studio - spent some time today atMetropolitan Museum - in Gallery and looking at Blue China. Wrote to Maud today. Theday is quite warm and sunny.

March 15, TuesdayNew York. Beautiful morning. Spent forenoon in Studio. Mr. Von Glenn says he is nearlyfinished will get through with Claras and my portrait this week. Letter from Samuel andfrom Charlotte. Clara and I went to hear a young violinist at Jesuit assembly Hall a Mr.Klein this evening. Wrote to Samuel to day.

March 16, WednesdayNew York. Fine warm weather continues. Mary M. took rather long walks in forenoonand afternoon. Rachel, Mike and Gertrude arrived back from Jeckyl [sic] Island thisafternoon an hour and a half late. Wrote to Papa today. Sat for artist this forenoon,sittings are nearly over with. Wrote to papa today.

March 17, ThursdayNew York. A dark morning the first in eleven days. Rachel still tired from Journey. Marynot real well this morning. Ruth and I went to Flower show at Natural History MuseumBldg. Remarkably fine roses orchids carnation cyclamens [sic] lilies ferns - daisies ect.[sic]. Then we went to Metropolitan Museum to see a special exhibit of rare works of art.

March 18, FridayA fine day. Mary does not feel real well this morning. Clara and I went to Natural HistoryBldg. to see Flower Show and to Metropolitan Museum to see a special Exhibition there


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of Whistlers pictures and many objects of Art. Fine Italian Tapestries and Stone statuarycarved wood ect.

March 19, SaturdayNew York. Mary better to-day. A fine morning and day. Had a fine walk this afternoon.

Mary walks twice a day. Wrote to Charlotte today. Papa telegraphs he will arrive hereWednesday to Thursday.

March 20, SundayNew York. Palm Sunday. A warm sunny morning. Gertrude and I walked to church andfound wraps burdensome. Mary seems quite cheerful to day. Clara and I dined at Ruthsthis evening. I went this afternoon with Ruth and the baby for a drive. Wrote toGeorgiana and to Marie.

March 21, MondayNew York. A glorious morning. Mary walked to the reservoir. I did some little shopping

for her. Sent Easter cards to California to Louis children. In the afternoon Mary and Itook a walk. In the evening Mr. and Mrs. Von Glehn Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Holter Mr. Jacacci,Jim failed us at dinner the others dined with Clara and with me.

March 22, TuesdayNew York. A very muggy dusty warm day. Mary does not feel at all well today. Sat onthe roof a while but otherwise was not out her stomach troubled her rejected food. Dr.Biggs talked with her a while. Mr. Macpherson, Mr. Carl Taylor and Mr. and Mrs. JohnF. Harris called this evening.

March 23, Wednesday {on page for 3/24}New York. A pleasant morning better air. Mary slept well last night was up and feelingmuch better today. We walked she and I to Metropolitan Museum and then in Auto wentaround park for half an hour. Mr. Ferguson called for old picture today. Mrs. Biggscalled. Papa telegraphed he would leave for here today.

March 24, Thursday {on page for 3/23}New York rather warm. Telegram from Maud yesterday from Monteray [sic] Cal. letterfrom Father McNulty from San Antonio. Attended Mass 8 oclock at St. Ignasious. Wentto see Dr. Bull later he finds no change in my eyes since last May. A letter fromCharlotte today. Mary does not grow strong. She is out and about eats and sleeps well.

March 25, Good Friday {Good written in by Mary}New York. A very hot day here. Mary M. much more cheerful yesterday and to day.Ruth, Rachel and I attended the three hours services at uptown Jesuite [sic] church noon to 3 p.m. Papa leaves St. Paul for here this evening. Dr. Biggs came in thisevening.


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March 26, SaturdayNew York. This morning bright and better. Air cooler. Rachel and I attended Mass atJesuite church lasted 2 hours.

March 27, Easter Sunday {Easter written in by Mary}

New York. A glorious morning. Mary went to low Mass with Clara at first she feared shecould not but all went well. In the afternoon I went with Anson Ruth and Clara we startedfor Brooklyn and went on to Coney Island. The day was simply perfect. Beards andGavins dined with us.

March 28, MondayNew York. Mary does not feel well this morning nervousness effects [sic] the stomach.Papa arrived this morning quite well tired of course. Weather is Summery here and verydusty.

March 29, Saturday

New York. A hot morning. Spent the forenoon at Mr. Von Glehns Studio. Mary feelsbetter today. Miss Tobin came today. Mamie arrived unexpectedly this afternoon aftersix. She returned to Washington on night train. I went with Mike and Gertrude to FortuneHuter [sic] it was good.

March 30, WednesdayNew York. A cloudy hot morning. Papa and I spent most of the forenoon looking at theZorkas collection of pictures and rugs. In the evening the girls and I went to the OperaMastersingers. Mary quite well for her today and taking kindly to Miss Tobin.

March 31, ThursdayNew York. Mary does not feel quite as well today yet she sleep [sic] very well abouteleven hours a night.

April 1, FridayNew York. Mary slept well last night but does not feel very well today. Went for a walkand saw a few pictures of Metropolitan Museum this morning and enjoyed them verymuch. Mamie and James telephoned today.

April 2, Saturday {on page for 4/3}New York. Mary had a restless night although quiet. Seems a stomach trouble shespent most of the day on the roof quietly. Letters from Maud, Norman and Georgiana.Papa and I went to Sloans this morning papa selected a nice rug for CharlottesDellwood house. This is Anson and Ruths 8th. anniversary. We dined with them. Papahad to dine at Mr. Fricks.

April 3, Sunday {on page for 4/2}New York. A delightful day. Mary M. is much better to-day. I walked to and from Mass.Papa went over to Washington this afternoon. Mr. Geo. F. Baker called this evening andsurprised me by telling me that he was 70 last Sunday the 27th. Mr. Chas. Lanier and


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April 11, MondayNew York. Bright and warm. Mary M. not very well this morning as she did not sleepwell last night. Mamie came early this afternoon to say she would take Mary M. toStockbridge tomorrow. I told she could not as Mary is very nervous that I wasresponsible to Samuel and she was too. She left in anger and haste telling me she

would show me and ect. [sic].

April 12, TuesdayNew York. We have been through an anxious day of trouble. Weather fine. Mr. WilliamS. Cohen came to see me this afternoon. A telegram came here this forenoon forMamie I tried several places and could not find her; learned that she was at the Saville29th. St. and Madison Avenue. Telegrams today from Papa and Samuel. Ansonmanaged to telephone to St. Paul by having it repeated in Chicago. He heard papa inSt. Paul papa could not hear him. Mamie went to see Mr. Cohen about ten days ago hesays.

April 13, WednesdayNew York. Another as perfect day as any. These days I take Mary M. to Park uptown.She walks with Miss Tobin then after look at pictures in the Museum and I go back faras 80th. St. for her. She is pretty well these days. Matters are settled until the 21st.before that date we expect her father. Little Anson had an adanoid [sic] removedyesterday, poor baby: he is quite happy and trustful today. Anson called on Mamietoday she seemed glad to see him he said.

April 14, ThursdayNew York. Still sunny genial weather rather dusty. I went to Convent Station today andhad a nice visit with her Mother Xavier. She has been very ill but is better. The groundslooked beautiful in spring blossoms. Sister Pauline is so careful of Mother Xavier. Thenew church is all in order. Mother Xavier is worried because they threaten to run atrolley line through the front grounds of the Convent. Rachel is not at all well these days.

April 15, FridayNew York. Such a warm morning. I spent the forenoon with Mary driving walking andseeing some things at the Metropolitan Museum. This afternoon I went with Gertrude tosee a patient at St. Vincents Hospital. Mr. Jacacci and Miss Nellie Moore called thisafternoon. Mary M. is pretty well these days. I spent part of this evening at Gertrudes.

April 16, SaturdayNew York. A warm dusty day. Stayed in all forenoon not feeling in spirit to go out. MaryM. took a walk and a drive and looks very well today. Dr. Biggs here to see Rachel. Sheis in such a nervous condition that sleep is scant and has been for some time she willtry massage tonight. We dined at Gertrudes. We learn Sams train is eleven hours late.

April 17, SundayNew York. A cloudy morning. Began to rain at 1030 a.m. and a blessing it is everythingso dry. Mary M. went to Mass with Rachel and Miss Tobin. Rather a tedious day.


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April 18, MondayNew York. Rainy day. We learned that Samuel arrived in town this a.m. He called at oneoclock and again in the evening. After having seen Mr. C. Mary M. is evidently nervousat seeing her father. She has been very well for several days.

April 19, TuesdayNew York. Weather clearing. Mamie telephoned Miss Tobin asking after Mary M. MaryM. went for a walk. She did not sleep well last night. Sam. came in this morning and Iput him on his guard to be careful of subjects he talks of with her. These are anxiousperplexed days. Rachel met Mamie on Fifth Ave. today.

April 20, WednesdayNew York. A bright morning. Mary drove and walked out today. She did not sleep welllast night and is nervous her father here and her mother not appearing as she promisedto troubles her no doubt. Dr. Peterson came today to see her with Dr. Biggs. I prepared

her for the visit and it did not seem to disturb her much. Neither Rachel or I sleep wellso we have been taking long drives before bedtime.

April 21, ThursdayNew York. Rather cloudy and cooler it is reported that frosts in the West have destroyedfruit promise for the year. Dr. Biggs called me today to telephone and I went over to hisoffice to see him. Dr. Peterson came this afternoon. He can not understand Mamiesattitude towards so many.

April 22, FridayNew York. Mary M. will have to keep quiet for a few days now. She is quite comfortablea letter from James N. B. yesterday. Sam. came in to see Mary last evening to tell herhe was going to Exeter to see James. I spent this forenoon at Mr. Von Glehns studio togive him a chance to correct eyes of portrait. Wrote to Papa today.

April 23, SaturdayNew York. A bright day. We spend a good portion of these days on roof garden withMary take tea there. Dr. Peterson went up there today to see Mary. Papa telegraphedhe would spend today in Chicago. Rachel and I continue our evening rides to inducesleep. She is not well. Mary M. slept so well last night. I picked up toys today forchildren.

April 24, SundayCloudy. New York. Mary M. feels pretty well this morning went to 10 oclock Mass. At 12oclock by appointment Dr. Clara Barru and Sam met here in library Mary M. camedownstairs and simply met Miss Barru. I think she is curious about her. Wrote toCharlotte and to James N. B.


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April 25, MondayNew York. A cloudy rainy morning. We shall probably get some of the rough weatherthat has been in several places. Heavy snow in Chicago Saturday. Cold frost in manystates. Sam left for Chicago this afternoon. Dr. Biggs called this afternoon andyesterday evening. Rachel seems better these days. I am thankful for that. Mary M. out

for a walk today.

April 26, TuesdayNew York. A pleasant day after a heavy rain and electric storms in the early morninghours. Mary M. slept well and feels fine today out for quite an outing. Mike telephonedme today that Samuel is wanted here before settlement can be effected. So he willprobably have to turn around and come back. He went to Chicago yesterday. Telegramfrom papa from the Range they are started for Coast.

April 27, WednesdayNew York. A fine morning. Little Anson one year today and a happy day it has been for

him. Mary M. very well. Sam should have remained here and made trouble for me byleaving. Drs. Peterson and Biggs were here today. I sent several telegrams to littlepurpose. Papa left for coast Monday. These are trying days.

April 28, ThursdayNew York. A fine day. As Rachel and I were going down Fifth Ave. this forenoon we sawMamie walking near 42nd. Street looking pretty well Rachel thought. Mary M. so welland cheery these days. A telegram from Dr. Taylor this morning stating Sam was ailing.I telegraphed Dr. R. J. H. today. Anson and Mike sent messages. Helen Macy wasmarried yesterday. Rachel and Gertrude went to wedding. We drive in Auto theseevenings to induce sleep.

April 29, FridayNew York. A cloudy morning rainy. Mary M. feeling fine singing reading ect. [sic]. In theafternoon I went to a musicale to hear Mrs. Dahlgren play the harp at her sisters house(Mrs. Emmets) for charity. Mrs. Dahlgren is a good woman. I called to say goodbye toMrs. Thorne. Anson gives a dinner this evening to 22 friends in honor of his sonsbirthday.

April 30, SaturdayNew York. A very warm day. I stayed in all day. Dr. Taylor called in the morning andsaid Sam. would come tomorrow. I telegraphed papa to Seattle today. Mary M. quitewell she spent a long while in the Park. We all spent the afternoon on the roof garden.And went for a drive in the evening. Wrote to Mrs. Upham today.

May 1, SundayNew York. A bright beautiful May day. We all went to ten oclock Mass including MissTobin and Mary M. Mamie went to Washington yesterday last evening she telephonedMiss Tobin from there when Tobin was out this morning. Tobin telephoned her toWashington did not get her. At eleven a.m. Dr. Taylor and Sam came later Sam. went


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out to meet Mary M. coming out of Park later telephoned they had gone to drive andwould not be back for luncheon about four oclock a note came from Dr. Taylor Sam.added his name telling me they had taken the train for Minneapolis.

May 2, Monday

New York. Pleasant weather. Mr. Cohen excited over Sams departure and the mannerof it. Mamie returned to New York today from Washington. We took dinner withGertrude but had not a quiet evening alas. Had a telegram today from Dr. T. telling meMary M. was well and happy at Chicago.

May 3, TuesdayNew York. A cloudy morning turned to a sunny day. Col. Clough called this forenoon.Sorry I hurt Ansons feelings this evening. I learned some disstressing [sic] things todaythat S. engaged Mr. Cohen.

May 4, Wednesday

A most anxious day. I hope to leave for home tomorrow.

May 5, ThursdayNew York. Ascendsion [sic] Day. We hope to leave for home this afternoon dependingon the word Col. Clough brings at noon today. After Mass today I went to see and bidgoodbye to little Anson. Then I went to see Dr. Biggs. It was after one oclock when Col.Clough brought a paper and notary to say we could go. Such a hurry then to get off. Dr.Biggs took luncheon with us.

May 6, FridayOn train all Day. We arrived in Chicago just on the dot of eight thirty this a.m. Went toAuditorium Annex for breakfast and left on 10 oclock morning train for St. Paul. Mr. D.Miller just came back from trip so we saw him arrived home on time 1030 p.m. Charlottemet us.

May 7, SaturdaySt Paul. Papa is out West will be home Tuesday. Maud and family have moved to NorthOaks. Dorothy brought little Dorothy down she is walking and talks some looks verywell. Charlotte about ready to move to their farm. Norman and Georgiana look very well.Telegraphed papa and the girls.

May 8, SundaySt Paul. A beautiful morning. It is saddening to see the effects of heavy frosts on Treesand Shrubs: leaves falling in May. Today is called Tuberculosis Sunday all pastorsspeak on the subject today. We were greatly surprised on our arrival to find that Samhad taken Mary M. and companion to Seattle.

May 9, MondaySt Paul. A bright beautiful day rather windy in the afternoon. Clara and I went toMinneapolis. Called on Auntie and at Mrs. Johnsons, saw Mrs. R. Hill there. Papa Mr.


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Baker (Geo F.) and Mr. Steele returned from the West this evening. Mrs. Thad Field andFather Griffin buried today.

May 10, TuesdaySt Paul. Busy today getting Music room in order. {We went out to North Oaks

crossed out} Maud was in town today. I went to see Mrs. Upham and did some errands.

May 11, WednesdayThe weather is fine but so very dry, too dry. The country looks like late Autumn after theheavy spring frosts which blasted lilacs foliage and all vegetation. Mrs. Upham cameinto luncheon today.

May 12, ThursdayBusy today packing Mary Ms belongings and getting them off. I have made severalattempts to see Halleys comet these early mornings but atmosphere is not clearenough. Shall have to hope to see it it [sic] after 18th. in the evening.

May 13, FridaySt Paul. Dr. R. J. Hill returned from Seattle today. Tells me Mary M. is very well andhappy that she stood the trip well and enjoyed it. Sent a letter with checks to Dr. ClaraBarru today. I went out to the Island for Clara and Rachel this p.m. and over to Dellwoodto see Charlottes new house.

May 14, SaturdaySt Paul. Wrote to Ruth today. Busy putting Blanket closet in order. In the afternoon wentto Mrs. Langfords and met many old friends there later Rachel and I drove out to NewBrighton, it is depressing to look on the dry fields and the blighted woods. Maud and thechildren took luncheon with us.

May 15, SundaySt Paul. Very windy this morning. Mr. D. C. Shephard called complaining of hisinfirmities but looking very well for 82. Wrote to Mr. Jacacci 489 Fifth Ave. and toGertrude. Archbishop Ireland called last evening inviting us to the consecration of sixBishops the 19th.

May 16, MondaySt Paul. Busy this forenoon going through closets and places. I wish I could feelcareless and indifferent about such details for what does it amount to. In the afternoonwent to see Dorothy and Mrs. Gotzian. Mittie Porter came down today and spends thenight here.

May 17, TuesdaySt Paul. Rained all last night and this forenoon has rained gently since Sunday eveningand what a blessing it is. Clara and I went up to Minneapolis this forenoon with MttiePorter, for the outing.


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May 18, WednesdaySt Paul. A fine day and a busy one. Slunky Norton the chimney sweep. Mrs. Miller toCleen [sic]. A cook to hire. The man and boy from Albrechts to put away the furs. Twosets of people to see the Gallery and the Assessor all in one forenoon. We cleaned thedining room and all its ornaments. I hear Mother Seraphica is very ill.

May 19, ThursdaySt Paul. Rt. Rev. Jas. F. Busch for Lead. A beautiful morning the passing of Halleyscomet has no disastrous effect. Clara and I went out to the Seminary Chapel to see sixBishops consecrated. The procession was imposing attended by Gov. Elerhart his staff,The St. Thomas cadets over eight hundred priests Monsignors and Bishops the papalAbligate Falconia. We could not stay for all the ceremony. Rt. Rev. J. OReilly for Fargo,Rt. Rev. J. J. Lawler for St. Paul, Rt. Rev. P. R. Heffron for Winona, Rt. Rev. T. Corbettfor Crookston, Rt. Rev. Vincent W. Wehrle for Bismarck.

May 20, Friday

St Paul. Yesterday was Louis eighth birth-day. Clara, Rachel and I went out to takeluncheon with them. Louis W. is absent in Oregon. Sister Seraphica died yesterdaymorning at 2 oclock in Milwaukee. A little rain today. Papa returned from a day inChicago. Received a night letter yesterday from Dr. C. Barnes of Seattle telling me howvery well Mary M. is. I sent it on to Mamie today.

May 21, SaturdaySt Paul. A dark rainy morning. I am in St. Paul sixty years to-day. How many, manychanges I have seen. There are but few here now that were here then. I came up thirdStreet this morning to review the old landmarks. Clara Rachel and I went to the St. Paul(the new Hotel) to take luncheon at Charlottes invitation. Mrs. Furness, Mrs. Wm. Dean

jr., Maud and Mrs. Raguet were there too. {in Louis handwriting at top of page: Cameto St. Paul in 1850.}

May 22, SundaySt Paul. The girls as a surprise and to celebrate my sixty years in St. Paul invited aboutfifty old friends (ladies) in to Tea. So many flowers were sent in the Drawing room was aperfect bower of fragrance yesterday afternoon. Today I have been busy returningthanks and I wrote to Mike, to Ruth, to Mary M. and to Dr. Clara Barrus. As I have takena little cold I had to lie down a while and rest. Girls spent the day at Dellwood atCharlottes.

May 23, MondaySt Paul. Rather cold but bright. I went out to the Good Shepherd Sisters this afternoonto find the Mother Provincial very ill. Mother M. Holy Cross just recovering from grippe.The late rains are bringing out the foliage nicely. We went out this evening to seeHalleys comet it was disappointing to me so indistinct. We watched the total eclipse ofthe moon.


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June 1, WednesdayAt eight this morning I received a message telling me that Mr. Geo. R. Finch had diedsuddenly at 436 this a.m. We took luncheon with Mrs. Chas. Bunn and coming backcame via North Oaks it being Maudies 7th. birthday. Mittie Porter went with us to bothplaces.

June 2, ThursdayWeather continues cold one feels quite comfortable driving in furs. Called on Mrs. Wm.Dean jr. to see the twin girls. We drove out via Minnehaha Falls to Fort Snelling verylittle water coming over the Falls. Saw the Saluting the Flag at Sun down at Fort.

June 3, FridayCloudy and cold. Papa telegraphs that he will leave New York Sunday. Telegraphed toPapa today. Mr. Geo R. Finch was buried today at 2 p.m. A gentle rain was falling. Mrs.Hersey and Professor Northrop went to the Cemetery with me. A telegram from Papathis evening telling me he had seen Mamie.

June 4, SaturdayA cloudy day. Spent forenoon in linen closet. Clara and I went to Visitation Convent.They have three days of celebration of their Ten Centenary. We went to North Oaks thisafternoon and I was grieved to see the old house literally falling down. I called to inquirefor Mrs. Finch and saw her striving to keep up.

June 5, SundayCool early morning sunny clouded in forenoon. We went out to luncheon atCharlottes. As we came back it rained Rachel stayed all night. Visitation Convent iscelebrating their Ter Centenary these days.

June 6, MondayPapa and Mr. Gaspard Farrer come this evening. I spent the day at North Oaks startingMrs. Miller to clean the old house. We find we must take down the old south porch onrear house it is so rotten.

June 7, TuesdayPapa and Mr. Farrer came last evening both very well. Papa saw Mamie in New York,she was not at all well. Another letter today from Dr. Barrus they are at Maryhill and verywell. This afternoon Mr. Farrer and papa and I went out to Charlottes.

June 8, Wednesdayrather [sic] cloudy this early morning. Very windy all forenoon. Mr. Farrer Papa and Iwent to North Oaks this morning after breakfast. Neither Maud nor Louis at home theyspent last night at Charlottes.


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New York this evening. Louis came in too. We took Mrs. Geo. Finch out for an Auto ridethis evening.

June 18, SaturdayAnother hot day but better air stirring. Little Louis, Cortie and Maudie were operated on

this morning early. She adanoids the boys for a trouble peculiar to boys all seems tobe doing well. I went out the the [sic] Island for Rachel a good breeze all the way.

June 19, SundayThe night seemed cooler but to day is very hot. The top of the house is like an oven.Wrote to Gertrude and to Papa and Ruth. Louis children are getting along Cortie feelsmost Maudie quite bright and pretty comfortable.

June 20, MondayWas 94 yesterday. Last evening we cooled off by motoring to New Brighton. Nellie andGeorge Finch went with is. After we returned it was hot very hot all night. Children are

all much better today.

June 21, TuesdayHeat continues. Yesterday the hottest day in 47 years 98 much of the day by eveninghad dropped only 4 degrees. Poor humanity in heat or cold! We went motoring inevening and was comfortable.

June 22, WednesdayNorth Oaks. 97 today. A very very hot day in the 90s and no sign of rain. Clara and Itook luncheon at Bessie Pearces to meet a Mrs. Brown of Providence. Mrs. Furnessand Anita were there. Afterwards we called on Mrs. Gotzian and Mrs. J. B. Rice. Towardevening we cam out here to spend some time.

June 23, ThursdayNorth Oaks. 98 today. I think last night the hottest night I ever experienced no sleep forany of us. And this morning promises to be as hot or hotter than yesterday. 94 allafternoon on porch between the houses. We have been anxious about little Dorothy asDorothy and Walter are motoring in the West. She is all right so far. We went over toDellwood this morning and found it very hot.

June 24, FridayRachel and I went in to town today it was very hot. A storm threatened but St. Paul orNorth Oaks got no rain. It rained in Minneapolis. A telegram from papa today he leavesNew York this evening for Montreal. A letter from Ruth today. We came back to northoaks in the evening only a little cooler. 84 in my room at 11 p.m.

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electric storms this afternoon. We are thankful for it. N. Y. Times reports honor of L. L.D. conferred on papa in New Haven Wednesday.

June 26, SundayNorth Oaks. [92crossed out] 74 today. At last the weather moderated yesterday with an

electric and rain storm. Quite a good rain and how welcome it was. The lightening [sic]struck and burned out Louis and our Telephones I happened to be near ours and heardthe sizzling. Major and Bertha Sturgis Egil and Mr. Macpherson came out last eveningto spend today here. Wrote to Papa and to Mary M. today.

June 27, MondayNorth Oaks. Another hot day very hot, 87 on porch between houses most of afternoon.Father McNulty spent the day out here. I received a letter from Papa written just beforehe left New York for Montreal. He wants us to go to Montreal and cruise for a time afterJuly 15th. Clara and I went to town last evening just to cool off as we took FatherMcNulty home.

June 28, TuesdayNorth Oaks. 96. A hot morning and was hot all night. We came in to town this morningHelen Deans wedding day to attend the ceremony by the time of it Rachel was too ill toattend. It was a solemn occasion she being the last of the large family and all passed offwell in spite of 96 in shade an hour previous.

June 29, WednesdayWe are spending this very hot day in town hoping for cool of evening to return to NorthOaks for nearly three weeks there has been little cooling off at night an unusual thingin this climate. Today seems hotter than ever. Saw Carrie Schurmeier and went out tosee little Dorothy.

June 30, ThursdayNorth Oaks. 92 7 p.m. We had some relief from excessive heat last night and we inconsequence got some sleep. It was so hot yesterday that we put off coming out fromtown until 8 p.m. and then we autoed around the lake twice to get a cooling. Louis familyreturned from two weeks in City yesterday. Old house here seems caving in, I had aman out today to see about strengthening it up for safety.

July 1, FridayNorth Oaks. Hot day 92. My birthday. A letter from Mike and Gertrude also one fromRuth. A letter from Dr. Barrus. Norman and Georgiana came over from Dellwood toluncheon. Rachel gave me a nice little table Maud Lou and Louis Vases and flowers.Mrs. Morison sent a fine knitted table cover. Charlotte a Doilie [sic].

July 2, SaturdayNorth Oaks. We went in to town this morning to market and to visit the sick and seeabout little Dorothy. Mrs. S. S. Eaton has been very ill. Mother Provincial at Home of the


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Good Shepherd is very low. Found little Dorothy very well. Had birthday telegrams fromRuth and Gertrude. Today is cooler at 5 p.m. only 82.

July 3, SundayNorth Oaks. Such a cool change 67 this morning at 8 oclock. Everyone feels thankful

after three hot weeks but the need of rain is great. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey are spendingtoday and will spend the 4th. with us. Wrote to Gertrude today to Ruth and to Dr. Barrusyesterday.

July 4, MondayNorth Oaks. Such a perfect day as this will be for outings. Only 62 this morning. Every Ihope had rest last night after such a long hot term of 80s all night and 90s during theday for nearly three. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey spent yesterday with us. On account ofextremely dry weather I did not risk any fireworks. Instead we hung lanterns in the trees.The Victor play Madame Butterfly and the children thought they acted it. Louis hadsome small fireworks. It was a quiet 4th. We had a picnic lunch cooked out of doors.

July 5, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Growing hot again now at noon it is 84. Wrote to Papa this morning. Wroteto Gertrude yesterday. Louis spent yesterday painting out of doors so absorbed that hedid not stop for luncheon.

July 6, WednesdayNorth Oaks. We went in to Town this morning for various pursuits. I to make currents

jelly. The day was hot but the Town house had cooled off some since last week. Thejelly was not satisfactory to me, fruit all too poor this year. Dr. Hill came down to see me,he goes to Atlantic City tomorrow to see Mamie.

July 7, ThursdayNorth Oaks. 91. Another hot day, very hot 92 on porch between houses. Mrs. (Dr.)Abbott Mrs. Chas. Bunn Mrs. Furness and Katherine Abbott came over from ManitouIsland to spend the day. So with Maud we had quite a luncheon party. Mrs. Chas. Bunncame after them in afternoon. No rain about here and all looks too dry. These nights areglorious. I never have seen such a brilliant sky. Star light and light from North bright asmoonlight.

July 8, FridayNorth Oaks. 70 this a.m. at 7 oclock a perfect early morning quite a hot day. I went into Town to visit two invalids and to see to a few matters. Took little Dorothy for a ride.Walter and Dorothy returned from the West in the afternoon. Found Mrs. Eaton somebetter. And Monsignor Oster about the same. Wrote to papa to Mrs. Stevens. Missed avisit from Mrs. Upham by being in town. Tonight the sky is not so remarkably brilliant sowe may have rain soon.


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July 9, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Rain began early this morning about five oclock and continued all forenoon.And what a blessing the steady and gentle rain is to parched and burned vegetation.Poor cows look so bony. This is a good day to devote much of it to Rhodes History andhow interesting it is. I am finishing the last of the 25 blocks of my crochet quilt.

July 10, SundayNorth Oaks. A perfect morning fresh and bright. We went in to 9 oclock mass andbrought Mrs. Geo R. Finch Nellie and George back to spend the day. I wrote to papawhile I was in town. I found a telegram at the house from Charlotte from Seattle tellingme she had dined there with Sam, Mary M. and Dr. Barrus. They chanced to be therefor a few days {with crossed out} from Maryhill. Louis tells me papa will return earlythis week to New York. I have had a swelled face today unaccountably.

July 11, MondayNorth Oaks. A fine cool morning. A remarkably gorgeous sun set last evening we all left

dinner table to watch it. Towards noon got very hot then clouded over and we had agood rain. I began to join the blocks of my crochet quilt today. Thermometer fell 20degrees in a few minutes looks like a rainy night and we hope it may be water is soscarce.

July 12, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Only 64 at 8 a.m. Louis and Rachel went out with a painting Teacher in themorning. Rachel came in to luncheon not very enthusiastic over Teacher. Letters fromCharlotte from Seattle and from Mary M. A telegram telling us that papa will arrive inNew York today from Canada. This has been a perfect day.

July 13, WednesdayNorth Oaks. This early morning looked as though a shower were near. We went over toManitou Island to take luncheon with Mrs. Abbott and Katherine. Mrs. Seymour (Neil)was there too. Maud tells me Louis has the same eye trouble the children had a sort ofpinkeye. Egil comes out evenings and sees to him.

July 14, ThursdayNorth Oaks. This morning warmer 72 at 8 oclock. There was a very little shower lastevening. Mrs. Gotzian and Mrs. Upham came out today to spend the night. I wrote toMary M. today. We drove around the farm this late afternoon everything looks wellconsidering the drouth [sic].

July 15, FridayNorth Oaks. 93. A hot morning. I went in to Town this forenoon. Mrs. Upham went backto town with me. Mrs. Gotzian stays out. Thermometer stood at 93 on the porchbetween houses this afternoon. I am having the front house propped up. Telegram frompapa he leaves New York for home today.


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July 16, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Heat continued last night was 85 in my room at midnight. This morning iscooler but 76 at eleven this a.m. Papa will be home in the morning. Maud had a WhiteBear party last evening has headache today. I have had front house propped up andfeel more secure.

July 17, SundayNorth Oaks. I went to Town yesterday afternoon to be there this morning on papasreturn having time I went out to the House of the Good Shepherd. Mother Provincialstill lingers. Called on Mrs. Lee then went out to Dorothys for supper. Papa came thismorning looking well. I received a pretty little clock from Mike and Gertrude today. Wroteto Mike.

July 18, MondayNorth Oaks. Last night was restfully cool after Saturdays heat. Yesterday was a perfectday for outings. Maud the girls Egil and George Finch with Louis had a picnic supper on

the Northern part of North Oaks last evening. Papa went in rather early this morning.Just wrote to Mary M. Maud and Louis stayed in tonight at a dinner to Abbie Livingstoneand Capt. Lansing. Papa did not come out this evening.

July 19, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Warmer today and windy nearly 90 on porch at 7 p.m. Clara and I wentover to Manitou Island yesterday afternoon called on Mrs. Bunn and Mrs. Abbott. Mr.Bunn (Chas.) was at home slightly indisposed. He has a pretty garden and loves towork in it. We dined at Mauds this evening Mrs. Raguet was there in the evening Mr.and R. Jackson drove out on moonlight.

July 20, WednesdayNorth Oaks. 93. This is a hot day 93 at 3 p.m. on porch between houses. This is AbbieLivingstones Wedding day. Louis Maud and the girls are attending I am having a quietday alone out here with Rhodes History of U S and my crocheting. Just wrote to Ruth.The downstairs part of the house quite comfortable below 80.

July 21, ThursdayNorth Oaks. Last night was hot all through. This early morning thunder in the distancebut not rain up to noon. I was talking to Dr. Hill by telephone this morning, he returnedyesterday from Mamie at Atlantic City. Mothother [sic] Provincial at House of GoodShepherd died this morning (Mother Mary Angelique).

July 22, FridayNorth Oaks. Cooled off some in the night. I went to Town yesterday afternoon to bringpapa out to do some errands and to see Mrs. Eaton found her able to sit in chair. I amgoing in this morning to see Dr. Hill. Maud has a strenuous day yesterday took all thechildren to Dellwood. Annie McQuillan came out with me last evening. She is back fromSpain. I shall stay in town tonight to go to Mother Provincials funeral service. I am goingto see Dr. Hill this forenoon.


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July 23, SaturdayNorth Oaks. My visit to Dr. Hill yesterday was not encouraging. I stayed in town lastevening. Mother Provincials funeral service was most edifying simple and beautiful. Iwas surprised to see so many in attendance. Archbishop Ireland spoke many St.

Joseph Sisters went to the Cemetery. I went to see Mrs. Morison Katherine Abbottcame with us. We had a heavy rain for a short time at noon today. Letters from GertrudeCharlotte and Dr. Barrus.

July 24, SundayWhat blotting on yesterdays page. We went in to 915 Mass. Katherine Abbott and Mr.Macpherson are spending the day with us. At Mauds are Ben, Dave, and Stan Morisonand Mrs. Ben. Bonnie Ransom and Kittie Johnson and Egil. I received photos from Miketoday of New Haven ceremonies when papa received his Drs. degree. We had twostorms yesterday. Today is perfect. Mr. C. Bunn and Mr. Elliott came out today.

July 25, MondayNorth Oaks. A fine morning but hotter 84 at noon. In the afternoon we took KatherineAbbott over to Manitou Island it was very hot going and coming. It was Mr. Markoes90th. birthday, Clara and I stopped on the way over to congratulate him. Papa did notcome out this evening. Louis and Maud dined with us.

July 26, TuesdayNorth Oaks. This will be another hot day. I amuse myself an hour or so morningspicking flowers. I like it and it gives others pleasure to get the blossoms. Clara went in totown this morning. Rachel does not feel well this week. Louis invited Helga Boeckman[sic] {Boeckmann} and her young artist Mr. Sieler Dr. C. Freeman, Caroline and Egil outfor the evening so they were all over there.

July 27, WednesdayNorth Oaks. This was a cloudy morning and mostly threatening all day. Dorothy littleDorothy and Father McNulty came out for the day. Papa did not come out. Charlottecame back from the West this morning and she and George dined with him in town.

July 28, ThursdayNorth Oaks. This is a sunny hot morning. Rachel and I went in to town this morning andas usual were busy until we left at 5 p.m. it was quite a hot day. After we came out herea storm came up and we were blessed with a short but heavy fall of rain. Maria Taylorarrived this morning.

July 29, FridayNorth Oaks. Papa did not come out last evening as Mr. John F. Stevens was in town. Iread Shermans March to the Sea and the girls worked until bedtime. Louis came overfor a while. Maud and Maria Taylor left for Seattle this morning. Clara and {Charl crossed out} Rachel went over to Dellwood this afternoon to dine at Charlottes in honorof Helga Boeckman [sic] and Mr. Seiler.


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July 30, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A very pleasant day Rachel went to town in the morning. Dave and StanMorison came back with her. In the afternoon we drive over to North end of the farmand out to Centerville and over and around Rice Lakes and back home. Today is

Helga Boeckmans wedding day. Mr. and Mrs. Seyler spend their {wedding crossedout} honeymoon at Balsam Lake.

July 31, SundayA delightful morning. We went in to 915 Mass. Clara not well so did not go. We sawGeorge and Charlotte at Church. Annabel McQuillan came out with us. A letter from Dr.Barrus today reporting Mary M. as well. Clara prepared a picnic supper a stormthreatening they ate it on the porch.

August 1, MondayNorth Oaks. Rather warm. Stan Morison and Dave Morison spent yesterday with us.

George and Nellie Finch came out with Louis and spent the afternoon and evening herethey all went to Town last night. Rachel and I went over to Charlottes this afternoon sheto spend the night there has been cloudy all afternoon.

August 2, TuesdayNorth Oaks. Rather a sultry day. We do not get the rain that promises to come, itpasses away. And how much it is needed. Papa came out last night. Louis came over inthe evening. West of us forest fires are doing great damage. Papa went to Dellwood thisafternoon and brought Norman over for the night.

August 3, WednesdayNorth Oaks. A very windy day. Papa and Clara went to Town this morning and neithercame out this evening. Mrs. Chas. Bunn and Helen came over this forenoon and stayedto luncheon. Rachel and I went over to Dellwood this p.m. and took Norman home. I putlast blocks on my crocheted quilt today. I made the quilt inside of eleven months.

August 4, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A fine morning rather warm day. Rachel and I went to town and on going toGrocers found some good blackberries which I proceeded to put up as this year as fruitis very scarce. Papa received a letter from Mamie from Washington D. C. Papa cameout this evening.

August 5, FridayNorth Oaks. A perfect morning 60 at 8 a.m. and such a lovely day. Mrs. Morison Stanand Father McNulty came out for luncheon. Jerome and Cortie not being well Dr.Ramsay came out to see them and took luncheon with us. Papa does not come out thisevening.


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August 6, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A fine morning grows hotter early. Rachel and I went to Town and we werebusy all forenoon returned. We came out for luncheon bringing Mittie Porter back withus. A letter from Gertrude today.

August 7, SundayA bright rather warm morning. We went in to 915 Mass and came right out again. As wecame we met papa going in and he has been in all day. I did not sleep last night andwas otherwise indisposed so went to bed at noon and have spent the day there. Jeromewho has been ill is better and Cortie too has not been well he is all right. A stormgathered about has gone around leaving us.

August 8, MondayNorth Oaks. Cloudy morning a little drizzling rain and cleared at noon. I am fortunatelymyself again. Wrote to Gertrude and to Maud who is at Seattle. A letter from Ruth and anote from Stan Morison who left Saturday. A sunset this evening so brilliant that Clara

rushed off on the lake to gaze on it leaving her dinner. Papa is out this evening.

August 9, TuesdayNorth Oaks. This is a cool cloudy morning. Cleared and was a beautiful day. Want toTinas to see how she {at crossed out} and babies were at the Skillman house. Andto the Gardeners to see sick child, to the discouraging chicken house and to Barns tofind place for the automobile. Rachel put up some blueberries. Later in the afternoonMittie Porter Clara Rachel and I went for a drive in country to Mounds View we climbedthe highest and saw St. Paul Minneapolis Anoka the River Valley and ect. [sic].

August 10, WednesdayNorth Oaks. This is a fine morning such a glorious golden sunset last evening. We cannot forget the wonderful view from Mounds View. Went in to Town this afternoon to stayin during Lend Hyndlips and Mr. Thynne visit the [sic] arrive in the morning early.

August 11, ThursdaySt Paul. A hot morning in Town Lord Hyndlip and Mr. Thynne arrived this morning fromWinnipeg. Mr. Thynne is Lord Hyndlips father in law he was so fatigued he slept allforenoon. I took luncheon at Mrs. Gotzians today. Mrs. Wm. Lee was there. Afterwards Iwent to see Mrs. Eaton found her sitting up.

August 12, FridaySt Paul. I noticed the noise and could not sleep last night. This afternoon Lord Hyndlipand Mr. Thynne went with me to Minneapolis. We came back via the Lake Boulvard [sic]and Fort Snelling no water coming over Minnehaha Falls the Creek being nearly dry.Our guests left for the West to night.

August 13, SaturdayNorth Oaks. Came back out here for luncheon today. Papa and I sent Mamie a birthdaygreeting today her 42nd. I went down to the Office with papa this morning and in


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anticipation of our 43rd anniversary he presented me with a turquoise necklace. Mr.Holyoke Davis and Dr. Egil Boeckmann are out to spend Sunday. A letter yesterdayfrom Dr. Barrus.

August 14, Sunday

Cloudy and very damp a very heavy dew last night unusual this year. Helen Bunncame over this morning. We went in to 915 Mass. Leaving Katherine Abbott Mittie Egiland Holyoke Davis to breakfast in our absence.

August 15, MondayNorth Oaks. A warm day. Went in to town thinking Papa was going East and to takeMittie Porter to train, and to take in Norman who came home with us this morning whenwe went over to White Bear to Mass. Papa is not leaving so came out here with me forthe night. Louis left for West on 1030 train p.m. Charlotte was in town today.

August 16, Tuesday

North Oaks. Heard yesterday that there was an early morning fire at Auntie Phelpshouse confined to a store room near her room she has lost all her clothes ect [sic]. Iwent to Minneapolis this morning and she came back here with me. Maud returned fromthe West with Maria Taylor this morning both very well.

August 17, WednesdayNorth Oaks. Rained most of last night it began yesterday afternoon and did not clearuntil this afternoon. Auntie came out yesterday she looks badly. Today we tookluncheon at Mrs. Abbotts. Mrs. Bunn and Helen were there. Charlotte took Auntie tolunch with her. Papa went East this evening. A telegram came from Mamie thank forbirthday greeting.

August 18, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A perfect morning. Georgiana Slade came home with us yesterday spentthe night here happily. She and Maudie have such fun together. This morning AuntiePhelps and I took her home and brought Rachel back from Mrs. Abbotts where shespent the night. Tonight a Pioneer Press reporter came out to interview me.

August 19, FridayNorth Oaks. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey spent last night here and went to town this morning.Clara does not feel well today. Rachel and I went to Charlottes to luncheon. Dr. Turnerand George came out in forenoon. Dr. T. went back to Charlottes with us. Mrs. Morisonand Father McNulty were there. It is our 43rd. anniversary. Papa in New York sendsmessages. Mike and Gertrude letter and flowers. Ruth and Anson telegram.

August 20, SaturdayNorth Oaks. 90. This is a bright warm morning. We dined at Mauds last night. Racheland I went to town found it very hot. After attending to some matters we came back forluncheon it was 90 in the shade at 2 p.m. Maud came over to dinner we passed the


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Clara got up a picnic and with Maud they all went to Mounds View height afterwardsaround the farm. Jim. went over to Charlottes for dinner and the night.

September 5, Labor DayNorth Oaks. Rained last night a little. We are going to town this morning to see and hear

the President Taft. The Conservation Congress opens to day and the State fair. InMontreal the Eucharistic Congress. We heard Pres. Taft make a good speech but theaudience were not fully in sympathy with him I fear.

September 6, TuesdayThis is Roosevelt Day and the crowds will howl. Papa and Louis on invitation went toMinneapolis to breakfast with him. The town spent the day really with him. In theevening we went to a lecture on African Animals the plates were fine. Then we went to{the - crossed out} see the illuminations, that is very effective.

September 7, Wednesday

This forenoon Maud little Louis Maudie and I went to the Fair. This forenoon (MattieHargis) a Mrs. Jonsen of Norway called. She had been in St. Paul 20 years ago. In theafternoon we went to hear papas address a crowd greeted him. We got back to NorthOaks for dinner. Today has been hot and last night uncomfortably hot.

September 8, ThursdayNorth Oaks. A great change in the weather during the night 55 this morning. We haveNorman and Georgiana with Miss Smith during Charlotte and Georges absence on achicken hunt. Cortie ill today. Papa came out with Louis. Clara has gone to the Brulewith Bertha Sturgis to be there until Monday.

September 9, FridayNorth Oaks. A fresh morning. I do not see any evidence of frost at 730 a.m. it was 43.The day has been perfect. Rachel making sweet melon pickles. Mrs. Wann, Edith andRachel Abbott come over for the day.

September 10, SaturdayNorth Oaks. A very fine morning. Warmer. Rachel went to Town and brought backHelen Bunn to luncheon and for afternoon. Cortie who has been ill three days is better.Mrs. Raguet came to Mauds to spend Sunday. She and we went to the Island takingHelen home.

September 11, SundayNorth Oaks. This is a dark threatening morning. Mrs. Raguet and we went in to St.Lukes to Mass. Dr. Turner celebrated. Annabel McQuillan came back with us. Papa andDorothy went to Northcote yesterday p.m. We went to see little Dorothy after Mass.Telegram from George yesterday reported them well and having good hunt.


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September 20, TuesdayA beautiful morning. Cardinal Vannutielli and his company arrives this morning. I wentout to formally call on him and to invite him to luncheon tomorrow. As he was at theArchbishops I saw him. He is evidently easy to approach very affable. We went this

evening to the Auditorium an immense crown assembled and cheered to the echo.

September 21, WednesdayAnother fine day quite hot. Very busy all forenoon preparing for the luncheon. Thefollowing are our guests Cardinal Vannutelli Archbishop Ireland, Bishop DenisOConnell, Monsignor Tampiere, Monsignor Lega, Monsignor Prince de Croy, Bish.Lanahan, Bish. Busch Bishop OReilly Bishop Carroll Bishop Sannell, Bishop OGormanArchbishop Christie, Bishop Lawler, M. lAbbe Gelase (and papa, Charlotte ClaraRachel and myself).

September 22, Thursday

A cloudy day. Our luncheon passed off happily yesterday. From here they went toMinneapolis and returning to Archbishops residence leave this evening for Omaha.Went to Mrs. Wrights funeral service this afternoon. Clara and Rachel went picnicingwith George Slade and Dr Turner to North Oaks and then spend the night with Charlotteat Dellwood. A letter from Mrs. F. James today and also one from Mike.

September 23, FridayAnother cloudy day and colder. So far no Equnoxial [sic] storm not even a drop of rain.

September 24, SaturdayCloudy in the morning. Sun came out in the afternoon. Catherine Ames married today.A pretty Wedding great crowd at house. Rachel not well so she did not go to thewedding.

September 25, SundayA raw cloudy day. Dr. Turner said 9 oclock Mass. Rachel and Clara went out to Maudsfor the day. Papa Louis and I went out later. Louis was in town so took luncheon withme. We went to Dellwood too. Papa left at 11 p.m. for Mitchell S.D. and two otherplaces.

September 26, MondayRain began last evening before six and lasted all night and until 1030 this morning. PoorMrs. Eaton is quite low and fortunately for her does not know all that goes on.

September 27, TuesdayA perfect day. Mad grape juice in the forenoon and in the afternoon went to North Oaksand Dellwood. Rachel spending the night at Charlottes.


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September 28, WednesdayA delightful morning. Went down Town to do some errands - and then went to see Mrs.Morrison and Mrs. S. S. Eaton both are ill.

September 29, Thursday

Weather too fine, for rain is so needed. Went to call on Mrs. Prince and Mrs. Uphamfound Mrs. U at home. Papa returned {to night crossed out} this noon from a tiresometrip to S. D.

September 30, FridayI went out to Dorothys this morning took her down to papas office on a matter of hers.Jerome had croup last night but is better. Mrs. Finch and Nellie went with me thisafternoon to Dellwood for Clara. It has been a very windy afternoon.

October 1, SaturdayBeautiful morning. Mrs. S. S. Eaton is very low. Papa and Rachel leave this evening for

New York. Rachel has not been well and I trust Tuxedo Park for a month with Ruth maydo her good. Clara and I went to North Oaks this p. m. and found lots of pretty flowers.

October 2, SundayAt 4 oclock this morning the belated equinoxial [sic] storm arrived in full force of furiousrain wind and electricity. Few things more certain than the equinoxial [sic] storm. A letterfrom Ruth to day.

October 3, MondayA fine day. Busy all day putting things to rights - in preparation for change of Season.Telegram from papa to day - reached New York all well. Clara and I took work out toGood Shepherd Sisters to day. I went to see Mrs. Seabury.

October 4, TuesdayA perfect morning. Clara and I went out to Lake Minnetonka for the day to visit MittiePorter and her family. We found Aunt Louise there. The foliage was brilliant and Mr.Bovays garden had many finer roses then I have ever seen earlier in the season elsewhere. Also Cobia Vine forming long bower.

October 5, WednesdayAnother perfect day busy all forenoon seeing to having the top of the house cleaned ect.[sic]. In the afternoon we went out to North Oaks and picked lots of flowers in thegarden. Helen Bunn, Dave Morison {Morrison?} and Mr. Macpherson dined with us.

October 6, ThursdayFrost predicted for last night this morning does not seem like it. Dorothy took dinner withus to night. Mrs. S. S. Eaton very very low to day just alive. Called on Mrs. Prince andMrs. K. Clark Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Upham.


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October 7, FridayBusy today having the Library get a thorough cleaning ect [sic]. A telegram from Mikethat they arrived in New York this morning. Sent papa a telegram. Wrote to Ruth.

October 8, Saturday

A cloudy damp morning. Clara had all her arrangements made for an All day ride in theAuto with the Finchs Egil Charlotte. I urged to go as the barometer was high. They wentand the day turned out fine.

October 9, SundayA beautiful morning. Went to St. Lukes for 9 Mass. Poor Father McNulty looks so feeble.As Dorothy leaves this morning with little Dorothy we were the [sic] to say goodbye.They go to Humbolt Farm Northcote. Clara and I spent the day at Charlottes their 9thanniversary. Mrs. S. S. Eaton died this morning at 745.

October 10, Monday

Fine weather continues. Busy today having Dining room particularly looked over andcleaned Curtains renovated ect. [sic]. Bishop Denis OConnell called today. Louis cameback from the West yesterday and Papa came from East this morning he went toWashington D.C. and saw Mamie. A letter today from Dr. Barrus reports Mary M. verywell.

October 11, TuesdayStill fine weather. To day hot. Father McNulty and Dr and Mrs. Ramsey took luncheonhere today. Mrs. S. S. Eaton buried today a troubled life is over and a good true womanhas gone. So unselfish and reticent very proud too.

October 12, WednesdayWe had such a disappointment today. We went to what had been advertised as aSctotch [sic] Concert it proved to be anything but that.

October 13, ThursdaySpent forenoon in the basement making up Pears ect. This time of year there appearsmany things to put in order.

October 14, FridaySuch perfect Indian summer days all this week. Today we went to North Oaks and tookour luncheon with us. Mrs. Sanford Bessie Pearce, Violet Young, Margaret Ames andCatherine Abbott were our guests with Maud. We found many flowers still blooming.

October 15, SaturdayAt 2 p.m. today 80. Just the most ideal Indian summer day. Spent forenoon seeing tothe thorough cleaning of my room and papas just after luncheon. We went for Mrs.Furness and Anita and we went to Hastings to call on Miss Le Duc. We also met hersister Mrs. Gardener and Col. Le Duc.


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October 16, SundayAnother fine morning, quite as warm as yesterday hot over 80 at 1p. m. Clara, theSturgis and Egil spent day at North Oaksin the afternoon papa and I went out there andaround the lake. Maud was indisposed on we did not see her. Bonnie Ransom wasthere, the new addition is finished and furnished.

October 17, Monday65 at 815 a. m. Hot again today and so dry and dusty. Wrote to Mary Mendenhall thismorning. A box came today from Gertrude filled with remembrances gathered on theirtrip. Bag for Clara, doilies for me Tuvlyan hats for the little boys scarfs [sic] for the littlegirls and a pretty dress for Baby Dorothy.

October 18, Tuesday65 this a. m. at 8. Very dusty. Made Quince jelly today- looks nice at noon over 80. Wetook Clara and Annabel out to Dellwood last night it was full moon and like a summernight. A gorgeous Sun Set yesterday. Poor Father Dillon is very ill at St. Josephs

Hospital, ate green peas to day from North Oaks.

October 19, WednesdayA cloudy cooler morning. There was a short shower last night after a threatening sky.Papa has gone this morning to Grand Forks and farther to meet a distinguishedforeigner. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Dean celebrated their Golden Wedding yesterday just inthe family. Up to today the roses and geraniums and some other flowers blooming.

October 20, ThursdayA very dark Day. Went out to Good Shepherd Sister [sic] in afternoon and stopped atFather McNultys to inquire for Father Dillon who is at St. Josephs Hospital seriously ill.A bad storm threatened but passed away in little wind no rain to speak of.

October 21, FridayA cold dark day day [sic]. Clara and I dined at Mrs. Morisons last evening. Papa, Louiscame home last night bringing The Prince German Landgrave of Hesse - and a party offour others. They are in Louis house and will dine here tonight. The Prince poor man isabout blind. A Baron Schneck. Ladgrav of Hesse is the Prince.

October 22, SaturdayThis is a glorious morning. Started the furnace up today. Alexander Friederich WilliamAlbert George Landgraf von Hessen name of the German Prince! He came thisafternoon played the Organ, then played three numbers of a difficult Concerto Griegs.He is a fine musician and a remarkable linguist. Last night ten of the SymphonyOrchestra played here as we were finishing dinner and afterwards to the Princesdelight. This forenoon he attended an Orchestra rehearsal and presented the leaderwith his pin. Mr. Rothwell is leader who got scarf pin.


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October 23, SundayA perfect day. Clara went out to Charlottes for luncheon. Wrote to Rachel received aletter from Walter and wrote to him. Mr. F. B. Clarke dined with us this evening lookingsurprisingly well.

October 24, MondayLittle Louis has been ill a week. I went out this afternoon to see him he is better but soreduced in weight. Maud gives a Supper and dance tonight to about 40 for Mr. and Mrs.Walter Oakes who are her guests.

October 25, TuesdayA beautiful day had to fuss with the quince jelly it is all right now. Getting all my pillowsrenovated. Sent First lot off today. Louis sent me some Western grapes. I amexperimenting with them to make Wine. We put them in jars to day I should have acask.

October 26, WednesdayCloudy cool day a little rain. We went to hear Madame Sembrich last night the flexibilityof her voice is less but she is still the Artist. Clara is spending the night at Dellwood.

October 27, ThursdayOur first snow flurry enough to Whiten everything this morning early. This is coldblustery cloudy day. Maud came in little Louis is better. I have a little cold. A letter fromMary M. to day from Seattle.

October 28, FridayStayed in bed to day have taken a cold. This mornings paper promises warmer weatherhere. Cloudy and damp today. Charlotte and Maud in today. Maud stayed here lastnight after attending Mr. Mcphersons dinner with Clara.

October 29, SaturdayA bright morning. I went out after eleven to get some of the best sunshine and air of theday my cold seems some better. Clara has gone to spend Sunday at Charlottes. Louisreturned from his hunt this a. m.

October 30, MondayA most beautiful morning. After the most gorgeous sunset last evening. Such light andafterglow one seldom sees. I went to 10 oclock Mass and later drove to River everyoneshould be out such a morning. A letter from Rachel I answered it immediately.

October 31, MondayA fine day but kept indoor all day mostly in my room ill of a grippe cold - feelingmiserably. A letter from Dr. Barrus - reports all going well at Seattle.


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November 1, TuesdayHad a better night last night and feel better today but still shaky and weak. This is AllSaints Day and Tag Day. Melba sings tonight here and I shall have to miss that. Rainedlast night after distant thunder, snowed early this morning.

November 2, WednesdayBright early morning. Cloudy day quite cold they say. I feel better today, went for a drivethis afternoon.

November 3, ThursdayStriving to get rid of my bronchial cold. Clara has to do all the Social affairs. I managedto superintend the starting of the Wine made of western grapes - the light green andBlackhamburg. I think it late and grapes not at best.

November 4, FridayQuite cold this morning. Mr. George B Harris arrived this morning. I go out in middle of

the day and fancy I am improving. Walter was here this morning just for the day fromNorthcote.

November 5, SaturdayBright and Beautiful but the coldest morning yet. The first sign of ice to day. The dayhas been fine. I went out far as the River. Snow has all disappeared. Mr. Chas. M.Ramsey called and stayed to dine. George Charlotte and Helen Bunn too.

November 6, SundayA fine day. I did not go to Mass on account of my cold. Papa went to North Oaks in theafternoon. Letters from Rachel and Ruth. I wrote to both to day. Mr. Ramsey dined withus this evening too. Clara and I went for a dong drive today.

November 7, MondayA perfectly delightful day. Clara has taken two of the maids and gone out to close up thehouse at North Oaks. I went out before noon it was fine. I am improving.

November 8, Election DayA cloudly rather raw day. Mrs. Edmund Rice with Mrs. J. B. Rice called today. Mrs.Edmunds 81st birthday.

November 9, WednesdayClear and cold today and too dusty. Mrs. Schell spent a portion of the day here and tookluncheon with us. She is rather remarkable for 77 years Clara had a pleasant eveningparty for Susie Clarke and the Schurmeier girls cards, Supper ect. [sic] about 25.

November 10, ThursdayColder today - but seasonable. A letter from Rachel Charlotte was troubled yesterdaywith her head again something of the last year illness.


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November 11, FridayClara and I went up to the Minneapolis Flower Show it is without exception the best Ihave ever seen anywhere. Mrs. Johnsen and Mittie Porter went with us: Mittie camehome with us. Father McNulty came to luncheon. The day has been perfect.

November 12, SaturdayAnother remarkably fine day. Clara went to Football Game with Maud. Minnesota beatMichigan I believe.

November 13, SundayClara and Mrs. Sam. Sturgis with Maud left for New York this evening. Dorothy broughtlittle Dorothy here this afternoon. She returns to Northcote this evening.

November 14, MondaySnowed in the night everything white this morning. We hear that James N. B. is not well.A letter from Dr. Barrus today reports Mary M. well. Cortie quite feverish to day.

November 15, TuesdayQuite cloudy weather. I went downtown with papa this a. m. Cortie better this morning. Iwent to the Office second time today to tell papa about a letter Dr. Hill received fromMr. [Amen?] in regard to James. Papa went East this evening.

November 16, WednesdaySuch a dark morning, the whole day required electric light. There will be no sight here ofthe moons eclipse this evening it is so dark. Sam. telegraphs Dr. Hill that he will be inMinneapolis with James Friday. Father McNulty lunched with us to day.

November 17, ThursdayA very dark Day. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor took luncheon with us today. We had quite aparty. Louis brought in Louis Maudie and Jerome. Norman and Georgiana are here soall were at the table.

November 18, FridayA very dark day. Sam. and James arrived at Dr. Hills this morning. Mrs. MccQuillan andAnnabel took luncheon with us today - later I went out to Semanary [sic] and foundMonsignor Oster ill. Poor old man. Chrysanthemums fine in spite of dark weather.

November 19, SaturdayStill dark weather. I find Monsignor Oster has been taken to the Hospital. Sam. was infor a few minutes this morning - he has gone West. James came down this afternoonlooking and seeming well. A telegram from papa today.

November 20, SundayStill cloudy a soft pleasant morning. Norman and Georgina went to Mass with me.Wrote to papa, to Clara Ruth and Gertrude. In the afternoon George Finch Norman andI went to North Oaks found all well there. Snowing as we come in at 4 p. m.

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