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Mary T. Hill Diary 1910

January 1, New Years Day A 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 a musicale in the evening to about 150 guests. Charlotte and her family Rachel and I went to Caroline Boeckmanns wedding this evening at 6 p.m. She was a stately bride. January 2, Sunday Colder and cloudy. I went alone to 915 mass. The others went to eleven oclock mass at German church. Mary M. pretty tired today. Dr. Chas. Freeman and Caroline Boeckmann were married last evening at 6 oclock. Everyone seems to think Claras musicale a great success. January 3, Monday {Blank} January 4, Tuesday Snowed all last night and all day today. This evening we went to hear Shuman Heik and it was difficult for horses or autos to get about. Mamie gave a dinner for James friends at 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 all day. And such piles of snow. All trains late and some stalled. We took lunch at Charlottes today. Mrs. Furness and her daughter were there. January 6, Thursday Not quite so cold but well below zero. Mamie and Clara took luncheon at Gertrude Peets today. Several called to say good bye to Mamie. She James and her maid leave this evening. Louis W. and Maud dined with us. Louis Maudie Norman and Georgiana took luncheon with us. January 7, Friday Still 10 below zero. We are anxious to learn how Mamie gets on as she left for Washington last evening. Telegram today tells us Mamie made her train out of Chicago for Washington D.C. and the N.P. stalled trains out West and freed. January 8, Saturday Cold hangs on. This morning after leaving papa at the Office and going to St. Josephs Hospital to see Monsignor Oster I came and took Mary M. for a sleigh ride to river and back. Little Dorothy is better of German measles. Getting cold tonight.

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January 9, Sunday At 9 a.m. eleven below was colder earlier. After Mass I went to Mrs. Lees formal. Miss Wallace died at 330 this morning. A peaceful ending of a peace loving woman. Louis has 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 fish chowder supper at Mrs. Barrows. January 10, Monday Cloudy and not so cold. 14 above zero. Mary M. has an off day. I called on Monsignor Oster, Mrs. Lee and Charlotte this morning. Charlottes cold is in her head. January 11, Tuesday A 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, Wednesday 18 above this a.m. cloudy. Dorothys party was a success and fortunately the night was not cold. Charlotte is some better. I called on Mrs. Eaton this forenoon and found her so improved. Mrs. G.A.B. Shawe is eighty today I called on her. This is Dorothys 22nd birthday. January 13, Thursday 22 above this a.m. cloudy. Charlotte improves. Maud is laid low with a cold today. January 14, Friday Find Charlotte better. Maud too is improving. In the afternoon made some calls. Went to Dorothy and to Mrs. Elliotts to call on her mother. This morning I went to Home of the Friendless to see Mrs. Schell at 469 Collins Street. January 15, Saturday A moderate day. Charlotte had an uncomfortable night from her ears and head. Went with 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, Sunday Mary M. and I went to 8 oclock Mass at St. Lukes this morning. Charlotte had a comfortable night and is better this morning. January 17, Monday Very 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, Tuesday Not cold and pleasant. Busy all day making ready to leave. Auntie and Gertrude Horrigan came in this afternoon. Clara Mrs. Porter Mary M. and Margaret left this evening for Jeckyl [sic] Island. They have a car. Rachel and I with Egil and Katherine Abbott went to Symphony concert. January 19, Wednesday A beautiful day. How many things there are to attend to when one is to be absent 3 months. A telegram from Samuel this morning telling us he has been ill of a cold for two weeks. It was from Maryhill Washington. The first telegram from Clara asks for two forgotten things. Papa left tonight for Chicago will Join us tomorrow and go on to New York. January 20, Thursday Thursday morning it is cloudy thawing some and few snow flakes flying. Charlotte is much 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. Maud goes far as Chicago with us. We leave this evening. January 21, Friday Snowing. We are on train on our way to Chicago delayed over six hours by freight cars on Burlington tracks and later by snow plow across track. We have lost the 20 Century train but papa being in Chicago to go on with us arranged in the Penn. which we made delaying them one minute in the hurry. Mauds bag got on with us last night but we sent it back. January 22, Saturday New York. We arrived here in good time this morning, find Fifth Ave. widened - a great improvement received a telegram from Clara from Jeckyl [sic] Island. She Mittie and Mary M. arrived there yesterday. This evening heard from Louis. Maud got her bag in good time. Have seen little Anson he is fine and Gertrudes home is most attractive. January 23, Sunday A beautiful morning such a pleasure to walk to church on dry pavements no ice. Papa went over to Washington this afternoon. Louis and Maud arrive there tonight. Our baggage came only this afternoon. Wrote to Charlotte to Mary. M and to Mamie. January 24, Monday A cloudy day quite warm. We went with Gertrude to the Baglay {?} Concert this morning at the Waldorf Astoria and Caruso and Kreisler a (violinist). Such a crowd attends. Took a long walk this afternoon began to rain at 4 p.m. January 25, Tuesday New York. A dark day snowing a little all day. We took luncheon with Ruth. Poor Rachel fears she is in for an attack of lumbago. I went with Gerude [sic] to the new Theatre this evening and heard the Opera The Bartered Bride. Jim seems some better.

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January 26, Wednesday New York. A beautiful bright morning. Took my watch down to Theodore Stars this morning and left Gertrude {blank space} Hospital near where she visits poor little cripples. 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] and how happy. Papa returns from Washington this evening. January 27, Thursday Cloudy all day but little if any rain. Took luncheon at Ruths. Gertrude and I walked down from 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 returned from Washington last evening. January 28, Friday A 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 found her quite well and with an Acoustican able to hear very well. Mrs. Dimock came in to see Papa about a Bldg. Memorial to Washington to be built in Washington. January 29, Saturday A very dark disagreeable day. We went to Metropolitan Opera House with Mrs. Baker to hear Orphea at Mattinee [sic] it was fine. Louis and Maud came in to breakfast and to dinner this evening. Jim seems much better. We are all glad the water is receding in Paris but how much damage the flood must do there. A letter from Charlotte. She is improving. January 30, Sunday A perfect morning. Walked up to 84th. St. Church heard a good sermon on Is life worth living? Pauline Emmett walked back with me. Wrote to Charlotte and to Dorothy this morning. Rachel is better not well of rheumatism. Louis and Maud took luncheon with us, 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, Monday Ruths birthday. A pleasant day. Letters from Clara and from Mary M. Gertrude and I walked 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 meet Judge and Mrs. Lovett. Very pleasant people. Rachels back does not improve much. Dr. Biggs to see her today. February 1, Tuesday Bright 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, Wednesday Papa and I spent some time at Clark and Weinbergs about fishes skins. In the afternoon Gertrude and I called at Mrs. Cutcheons. Miss Dinsmore is there and we called on Faith Moore and Miss Nellie Moore. In the evening, Mr. Jacacci Anson and Ruth dined with us Jim was at home. February 3, Thursday Fine morning. This morning papa and I spent an hour at Black Stars and Frosts looking over 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, Friday A fine day. Went downtown with papa then went to Ruths and for a walk. Took luncheon at 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, Saturday Beautiful morning. Went over to see little Anson, downtown with papa: for a walk then came in to {take a walk - crossed out} get ready to go to Philadelphia this afternoon. We are going over to see Mr. Johnsons pictures. I am very sorry Rachel does not feel well enough to go with us. A letter from Maud today. February 6, Sunday Philadelphia. Mr. Jacacci papa and I came over here last evening. This morning after Mass we went to Mr. J. J. Johnsons to see him and his collection of pictures and other objects. Such a vast number on walls, doors on floor everywhere. Standing three deep on floor. And such beautiful old Masters the Butecellis [sic] for instance wonderful for one man to collect such old portraits. It is a great privilege to see them. Mr. Johnson is charming himself. Although I had cinders in my eye I enjoyed the day. February 7, Monday New York. Zero here early today. Last night on the way home we stopped at Dr. Bulls found him at home and he relieved me of the cinders. Yesterday was disagreeably windy and cold, today is colder and as windy. Took luncheon with Ruth and later called on Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Blaman. Mr. Jacacci brought Mr. Von Glenn this afternoon. He is agreeable looking. Dr. Stewart called this evening. Mr. Jacacci stayed to dinner. February 8, Tuesday This is a fine morning. I enjoyed a long walk in the forenoon. Mr. Von Glenn called to arrange 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. I wrote to Clara today. Mrs. John F. Stevens dined with us this evening and Mr. Amon called.

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February 9, Wednesday Dark warm morning turned to rainy day. An Artist (Italian) just called this morning with such a good India ink pen copy of a photo of Papa. Had to go to dressmakers and found snow falling when I came out. In the evening Rachel and I went to Opera Faust with Anson and Ruth. Beautifully sung. Bracci Faust. Adino Diden Miph; D. Gilly Val Geo. Farrer, Margerite (Page Amansion Wegner). February 10, Thursday This is a beautiful morning. My first sitting at 80 West 40th Street for Mr. Von Glenn to paint a portrait. The first day is an anxious one. A Col Wood of Portland Ore dined with us this evening. He talks interestingly of Indian Warfare. Admired Chief Joseph. February 11, Friday A bright morning. Second sitting for portrait. Mr. Von Glenn rubbed out all he did yesterday and began a new canvas this morning and progressed well today. Wrote to Mamie and to James N. B. Mike and Gertrude took dinner with us this evening. February 12, Lincoln’s Birthday New York. Heavy snowfall last night. Third sitting of 2 ½ hours for portrait today. It progresses well I think. Wrote to Norman this morning. Sent the children valentines this p.m. Mr. Jacacci dined with us this evening. Mrs. S. Thorne called yesterday and brought us some grapes. February 13, Sunday New York. A perfect morning. Walking slippery after the melting snow. Gertrude came in early to tell us the Mrs. Grant B. Schley had died very suddenly at 3 this a.m. Mr. S. and nearly all the others absent. Wrote to Charlotte this morning. Papa left for St. Paul this afternoon. Mike Ann Carter and Gertrude dined with us. February 14, Monday A fine day. New York. Another sitting for portrait. Valentines from the children. Gertrude had a letter from Clara. I had one from Dorothy. This afternoon Rachel and I did some errands. Dined at Gertrudes. Rachel gave up with headache. February 15, Tuesday New York. Cloudy and warm. Sat again 2 hours for portrait. Letter from Maud reports all well 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, Wednesday New York. Cloudy and warm again. A better light this forenoon for the Artist at my sitting. I met Mrs. Von Glehn this morning. Had to spend most of this afternoon at Madame Hilaine. I went with Ruth and Rachel to Hear Opera of Falstaff. Scotti Mad. Destine and Mad. Homer.

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February 17, Thursday New York. Cloudy threatening day. Light so poor today that little work could be done at 80 W. 40th. Street with portrait to Mr. Von Glehns disappointment. Took luncheon at Ruths. Mrs. and Bessie Lamont there and Miss Nellie and Faith Moore Mrs. Schleys remains was [sic] put in vault yesterday. We Rachel and I leave for Jeckyl [sic] tomorrow. February 18, Friday On 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 at Thalmann 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 we reached Jeckyl [sic] Island. Clara met us at Brunswick. Mr. Lanier is here not very well. Raining and cold. February 20, Sunday Jeckyl [sic] Island. Wrote to Papa, Maud and Ruth. Cloudy, cold. We were up for 630 a.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] are here at the Club. The Maurices. How Mrs. Maurice will be missed in the family and outside. The Struthers and Mrs. Baker are here also the Goodyears and Mrs. Wagner. February 21, Monday Jeckyl [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 there and 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 arrived today. Mr. Lanier is not well. Heavy rain this evening. Such a warm mist on the Beach to day. February 22, Washington’s Birthday Jeckyl [sic] Island. Beautiful morning. Changable [sic] day. The Club celebrates the day by dressing flagpole and erecting Washington headquarters in corner of dining room to the delight of the children. Mr. and Mrs. K. Porter and Miss Haggerman arrived today Also 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, Wednesday Jeckyl [sic] Island. We had an electric storm at 230 this a.m. heavy rain. The forenoon hot afternoon cloudy threatening but we drove through woods and on beach. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam and two daughters came this evening their train six hours late. Mr. Lanier looks better today. Letters from Father McNulty from Hot Springs Ark and from Mr. Shepard from Thomasville, Ga.

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February 24, Thursday Jeckyl [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 Mitchel complained gerally [sic] all day. February 25, Friday Jeckyl [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 this morning. Letters from Charlotte and from Maria Jensen. It seems Charlotte is not strong yet. Wrote to Samuel and Maria this evening. Mary M. has not been well this week. February 26, Saturday Jeckyl [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, Sunday Jeckyl [sic] Island. A hot day at Jeckyl [sic]. No Mass this morning. The Beach in fog and it was like steam so hot. Wrote to Papa to Mother M. Holy Cross and to Ruth letters from Clara, Ruth and Gertrude telling me that Jim. had rheumatism and that Clara decided 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 at Southern 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 and Rachel and I called on Mrs. Porter and Mrs. Goodyear. Mrs. Goodyear and family left today. All afternoon dark an electric storm and very heavy rain. Wrote to Clara and to Jim. Mary M. is quite nervous. March 2, Wednesday Jeckyl Islalnd. No sign of clearing weather, most discouraging. Wrote to Papa and to Ruth after breakfast. Letter from Mamie yesterday. Mary M. is not well so very nervous and restless, looks so tired poor child. Dr. Merrill is doing what he can for her. I have decided to take her back to New York and have telegraphed Jim to send a car as we could not get places soon on train. March 3, Thursday Jeckyl [sic] Island. This morning is clearer air though still cloudy no rain today. Mary does not improve. Jim telegraphs his car will be here Saturday and that we may leave that morning. Rachel and I are having anxious days for the poor child. Letters yesterday from Walter Mrs. Lamborn and Charlotte.

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March 4, Friday Jeckyl [sic]. Sun shines this morning for the first time in many days. Mary slept well last night and is much better today dressed and sat a while on veranda. A nurse came over but 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, Saturday Jeckyl [sic]. Bright morning and warmer than we have had here the two weeks that I have been here. So delightful is the weather and so much it promises that it is hard to leave today after the disagreeable weather we have had for two weeks. Jims car is at Brunswick. And Mike and Gertrude arrived this noon. Mary is but slightly better. March 6, Sunday On way North. We left Jeckyl [sic] Island as six last evening. I know Mary M. was sorry and 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 acute hysteria the movements were so continual at that she wore herself out and had to be helped off boas. Soon as we got to car and she could rest she was comfortable and at ease. She has been up most of today has had good appetite and seems so much better. March 7, Monday New York. We arrived here very early this morning. Mary slept perfectly all night and is cheerful and ready for breakfast. We She and I drove about the park nearly an hour and she came in the better for the change. Telegram from Papa this evening. I sent messages to Papa, to Mamie and to Rachel this morning. March 8, Tuesday New York. A fine morning. Mary had a good rest last night and seems pretty well this morning. Mamie just telephoned to say that she expected Mary to have her brought to Washington – nothing further. Marys trouble is entirely physical. Dr. Biggs saw her yesterday and will come again today. Telegram from papa says all well at home except little Dorothy nothing serrious. March 9, Wednesday New York. Wrote Mamie a long letter today in reply to one from her. Mary M. is very much 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 days since we came. March 10, Thursday New York. Not a bad day resumed sitting for portrait today. Mary improves every hour it seems walks and drives out. Telephoned to her mother today. Mamie telephoned today and thanked me for letter. Anson and Ruth dined with us this evening.

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March 11, Friday New York. A perfect day. Letters from papa and from Charlotte one from dear little Georgiana. Anson jr. is paid his first call yesterday and it was on Grandma Hill. I am grieved to learn that Mrs. Uphams house was burned early Tuesday morning and most everything lost by fire or water. March 12, Saturday New York. Rather a dull morning not very cold. My 9th sitting to artist for portrait painted hands today. Mamie telephoned this morning. A telegram from Walter stating little Dorothy 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, Sunday New York. A glorious day. Mary would not go to Mass as she did not feel well to-day. I walked 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 called today. We took luncheon at Ruths and had a fine time with the baby he is so cheery and stirring. March 14, Monday New York. Forenoon spent at 80 West 40th. St. Studio - spent some time today at Metropolitan Museum - in Gallery and looking at Blue China. Wrote to Maud today. The day is quite warm and sunny. March 15, Tuesday New York. Beautiful morning. Spent forenoon in Studio. Mr. Von Glenn says he is nearly finished will get through with Claras and my portrait this week. Letter from Samuel and from 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, Wednesday New York. Fine warm weather continues. Mary M. took rather long walks in forenoon and afternoon. Rachel, Mike and Gertrude arrived back from Jeckyl [sic] Island this afternoon 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, Thursday New York. A dark morning the first in eleven days. Rachel still tired from Journey. Mary not real well this morning. Ruth and I went to Flower show at Natural History Museum Bldg. 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, Friday A fine day. Mary does not feel real well this morning. Clara and I went to Natural History Bldg. 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 statuary carved wood ect. March 19, Saturday New 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 here Wednesday to Thursday. March 20, Sunday New York. Palm Sunday. A warm sunny morning. Gertrude and I walked to church and found wraps burdensome. Mary seems quite cheerful to day. Clara and I dined at Ruths this evening. I went this afternoon with Ruth and the baby for a drive. Wrote to Georgiana and to Marie. March 21, Monday New 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 I took 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, Tuesday New York. A very muggy dusty warm day. Mary does not feel at all well today. Sat on the 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. John F. 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 feeling much better today. We walked she and I to Metropolitan Museum and then in Auto went around park for half an hour. Mr. Ferguson called for old picture today. Mrs. Biggs called. 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. letter from Father McNulty from San Antonio. Attended Mass 8 oclock at St. Ignasious. Went to see Dr. Bull later he finds no change in my eyes since last May. A letter from Charlotte 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 this evening.

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March 26, Saturday New York. This morning bright and better. Air cooler. Rachel and I attended Mass at Jesuite church lasted 2 ½ 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 she could not but all went well. In the afternoon I went with Anson Ruth and Clara we started for Brooklyn and went on to Coney Island. The day was simply perfect. Beards and Gavins dined with us. March 28, Monday New 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 very dusty. March 29, Saturday New York. A hot morning. Spent the forenoon at Mr. Von Glehns Studio. Mary feels better today. Miss Tobin came today. Mamie arrived unexpectedly this afternoon after six. She returned to Washington on night train. I went with Mike and Gertrude to Fortune Huter [sic] it was good. March 30, Wednesday New York. A cloudy hot morning. Papa and I spent most of the forenoon looking at the Zorkas collection of pictures and rugs. In the evening the girls and I went to the Opera ‘Mastersingers.’ Mary quite well for her today and taking kindly to Miss Tobin. March 31, Thursday New York. Mary does not feel quite as well today yet she sleep [sic] very well about eleven hours a night. April 1, Friday New York. Mary slept well last night but does not feel very well today. Went for a walk and saw a few pictures of Metropolitan Museum this morning and enjoyed them very much. 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 she spent 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 Charlottes Dellwood house. This is Anson and Ruths 8th. anniversary. We dined with them. Papa had 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 and surprised me by telling me that he was 70 last Sunday the 27th. Mr. Chas. Lanier and

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Miss Bigelow called he looks much better. Clara and I dine at Ruths and will meet Ed. Durant there. April 4, Monday New York. A rainy day. Mary feeling pretty well for her. This afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Von Glehn came to Tea and several friends came to see the portraits. Mr. Dickerman and Mr. Lanier amongst the number. April 5, Tuesday New York. Mary had a good night and went to Slaters for shoes this morning. James arrived from Washington for the day he took lunch with us but stays at Mikes. Mary seemed rather nervous at luncheon. Papa came back from Washington this afternoon. Warm day – hot. April 6, Wednesday New York. Mary had a restless night last night. James returned to Exeter this morning. A very warm day. Summer heat. We dined at Mrs. S. Thornes this evening Will and his wife and Margaret Cjada were there. April 7, Thursday New York. Much cooler. Mamie arrived this morning from Washington. Mary M. is much better today. We went to New Theatre to see a Winters Tale. Mamie went with us in Mrs. Geo F. Bakers box. A letter from Mrs. Gotzian today. April 8, Friday New York. Much colder – a slight fall of snow last night. Mamie went to Stockbridge this morning. Jim. is laid up with rheumatism today. Papa left on the 330 p.m. train for St. Paul this p.m. Mary quite bright and well today slept finely last night. We went with Mr. Jacacci this p.m. to see the Robert Hoe collections they are many and vast. April 9, Saturday A long dry spell this is. Mary seems for her pretty well today. Mamie came in while we were at luncheon took some luncheon but ordered a cab soon as she got to the table saying she would leave for Washington although she had been on the train, coming from Stockbridge since before 8 this morning. She said it was wintry up there only 20 yesterday ice and snow all around. We were all disappointed as we hoped she would spend Sunday here. April 10, Sunday A perfect morning but a little windy. Mary M. went to Mass with Mike and Gertrude. She now seems disturbed about having to leave the family and says she thinks she might be left here in this house or Gertrudes while Gertrude is in Town. She is not happy poor child.

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April 11, Monday New York. Bright and warm. Mary M. not very well this morning as she did not sleep well last night. Mamie came early this afternoon to say she would take Mary M. to Stockbridge tomorrow. I told she could not as Mary is very nervous that I was responsible to Samuel and she was too. She left in anger and haste telling me she would show me and ect. [sic]. April 12, Tuesday New York. We have been through an anxious day of trouble. Weather fine. Mr. William S. Cohen came to see me this afternoon. A telegram came here this forenoon for Mamie I tried several places and could not find her; learned that she was at the Saville 29th. St. and Madison Avenue. Telegrams today from Papa and Samuel. Anson managed to telephone to St. Paul by having it repeated in Chicago. He heard papa in St. Paul papa could not hear him. Mamie went to see Mr. Cohen about ten days ago he says. April 13, Wednesday New 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 far as 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] removed yesterday, poor baby: he is quite happy and trustful today. Anson called on Mamie today she seemed glad to see him he said. April 14, Thursday New York. Still sunny genial weather rather dusty. I went to Convent Station today and had a nice visit with her Mother Xavier. She has been very ill but is better. The grounds looked beautiful in spring blossoms. Sister Pauline is so careful of Mother Xavier. The new church is all in order. Mother Xavier is worried because they threaten to run a trolley line through the front grounds of the Convent. Rachel is not at all well these days. April 15, Friday New York. Such a warm morning. I spent the forenoon with Mary driving walking and seeing some things at the Metropolitan Museum. This afternoon I went with Gertrude to see a patient at St. Vincents Hospital. Mr. Jacacci and Miss Nellie Moore called this afternoon. Mary M. is pretty well these days. I spent part of this evening at Gertrudes. April 16, Saturday New York. A warm dusty day. Stayed in all forenoon not feeling in spirit to go out. Mary M. took a walk and a drive and looks very well today. Dr. Biggs here to see Rachel. She is in such a nervous condition that sleep is scant and has been for some time she will try massage tonight. We dined at Gertrudes. We learn Sams train is eleven hours late. April 17, Sunday New York. A cloudy morning. Began to rain at 1030 a.m. and a blessing it is everything so dry. Mary M. went to Mass with Rachel and Miss Tobin. Rather a tedious day.

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April 18, Monday New York. Rainy day. We learned that Samuel arrived in town this a.m. He called at one oclock and again in the evening. After having seen Mr. C. Mary M. is evidently nervous at seeing her father. She has been very well for several days. April 19, Tuesday New York. Weather clearing. Mamie telephoned Miss Tobin asking after Mary M. Mary M. went for a walk. She did not sleep well last night. Sam. came in this morning and I put him on his guard to be careful of subjects he talks of with her. These are anxious perplexed days. Rachel met Mamie on Fifth Ave. today. April 20, Wednesday New York. A bright morning. Mary drove and walked out today. She did not sleep well last night and is nervous her father here and her mother not appearing as she promised to 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 well so we have been taking long drives before bedtime. April 21, Thursday New York. Rather cloudy and cooler it is reported that frosts in the West have destroyed fruit promise for the year. Dr. Biggs called me today to telephone and I went over to his office to see him. Dr. Peterson came this afternoon. He can not understand Mamies attitude towards so many. April 22, Friday New York. Mary M. will have to keep quiet for a few days now. She is quite comfortable a letter from James N. B. yesterday. Sam. came in to see Mary last evening to tell her he was going to Exeter to see James. I spent this forenoon at Mr. Von Glehns studio to give him a chance to correct eyes of portrait. Wrote to Papa today. April 23, Saturday New York. A bright day. We spend a good portion of these days on roof garden with Mary take tea there. Dr. Peterson went up there today to see Mary. Papa telegraphed he would spend today in Chicago. Rachel and I continue our evening rides to induce sleep. She is not well. Mary M. slept so well last night. I picked up toys today for children. April 24, Sunday Cloudy. New York. Mary M. feels pretty well this morning went to 10 oclock Mass. At 12 oclock by appointment Dr. Clara Barru and Sam met here in library Mary M. came downstairs and simply met “Miss” Barru. I think she is curious about her. Wrote to Charlotte and to James N. B.

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April 25, Monday New York. A cloudy rainy morning. We shall probably get some of the rough weather that has been in several places. Heavy snow in Chicago Saturday. Cold frost in many states. Sam left for Chicago this afternoon. Dr. Biggs called this afternoon and yesterday evening. Rachel seems better these days. I am thankful for that. Mary M. out for a walk today. April 26, Tuesday New York. A pleasant day after a heavy rain and electric storms in the early morning hours. Mary M. slept well and feels fine today out for quite an outing. Mike telephoned me today that Samuel is wanted here before settlement can be effected. So he will probably have to turn around and come back. He went to Chicago yesterday. Telegram from papa from the Range they are started for Coast. April 27, Wednesday New 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 by leaving. Drs. Peterson and Biggs were here today. I sent several telegrams to little purpose. Papa left for coast Monday. These are trying days. April 28, Thursday New York. A fine day. As Rachel and I were going down Fifth Ave. this forenoon we saw Mamie walking near 42nd. Street looking pretty well Rachel thought. Mary M. so well and 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 was married yesterday. Rachel and Gertrude went to wedding. We drive in Auto these evenings to induce sleep. April 29, Friday New York. A cloudy morning rainy. Mary M. feeling fine singing reading ect. [sic]. In the afternoon 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 to Mrs. Thorne. Anson gives a dinner this evening to 22 friends in honor of his sons birthday. April 30, Saturday New York. A very warm day. I stayed in all day. Dr. Taylor called in the morning and said Sam. would come tomorrow. I telegraphed papa to Seattle today. Mary M. quite well 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, Sunday New York. A bright beautiful May day. We all went to ten oclock Mass – including Miss Tobin and Mary M. Mamie went to Washington yesterday last evening she telephoned Miss Tobin from there when Tobin was out this morning. Tobin telephoned her to Washington 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 and would 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 manner of it. Mamie returned to New York today from Washington. We took dinner with Gertrude but had not a quiet evening alas. Had a telegram today from Dr. T. telling me Mary M. was well and happy at Chicago. May 3, Tuesday New 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 today that S. engaged Mr. Cohen. May 4, Wednesday A most anxious day. I hope to leave for home tomorrow. May 5, Thursday New York. Ascendsion [sic] Day. We hope to leave for home this afternoon depending on the word Col. Clough brings at noon today. After Mass today I went to see and bid goodbye 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, Friday On train all Day. We arrived in Chicago just on the dot of eight thirty this a.m. Went to Auditorium 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. Charlotte met us. May 7, Saturday St Paul. Papa is out West will be home Tuesday. Maud and family have moved to North Oaks. Dorothy brought little Dorothy down she is walking and talks some looks very well. Charlotte about ready to move to their farm. Norman and Georgiana look very well. Telegraphed papa and the girls. May 8, Sunday St Paul. A beautiful morning. It is saddening to see the effects of heavy frosts on Trees and Shrubs: leaves falling in May. Today is called Tuberculosis Sunday all pastors speak on the subject today. We were greatly surprised on our arrival to find that Sam had taken Mary M. and companion to Seattle. May 9, Monday St Paul. A bright beautiful day rather windy in the afternoon. Clara and I went to Minneapolis. 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 and Father Griffin buried today. May 10, Tuesday St 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, Wednesday The weather is fine but so very dry, too dry. The country looks like late Autumn after the heavy spring frosts which blasted lilacs foliage and all vegetation. Mrs. Upham came into luncheon today. May 12, Thursday Busy today packing Mary Ms belongings and getting them off. I have made several attempts to see Halleys comet these early mornings but atmosphere is not clear enough. Shall have to hope to see it it [sic] after 18th. in the evening. May 13, Friday St Paul. Dr. R. J. Hill returned from Seattle today. Tells me Mary M. is very well and happy that she stood the trip well and enjoyed it. Sent a letter with checks to Dr. Clara Barru today. I went out to the Island for Clara and Rachel this p.m. and over to Dellwood to see Charlottes new house. May 14, Saturday St Paul. Wrote to Ruth today. Busy putting Blanket closet in order. In the afternoon went to Mrs. Langfords and met many old friends there later Rachel and I drove out to New Brighton, it is depressing to look on the dry fields and the blighted woods. Maud and the children took luncheon with us. May 15, Sunday St Paul. Very windy this morning. Mr. D. C. Shephard called complaining of his infirmities but looking very well for 82. Wrote to Mr. Jacacci 489 Fifth Ave. and to Gertrude. Archbishop Ireland called last evening inviting us to the consecration of six Bishops the 19th. May 16, Monday St Paul. Busy this forenoon going through closets and places. I wish I could feel careless and indifferent about such details for what does it amount to. In the afternoon went to see Dorothy and Mrs. Gotzian. Mittie Porter came down today and spends the night here. May 17, Tuesday St Paul. Rained all last night and this forenoon has rained gently since Sunday evening and what a blessing it is. Clara and I went up to Minneapolis this forenoon with Mttie Porter, for the outing.

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May 18, Wednesday St Paul. A fine day and a busy one. Slunky Norton the chimney sweep. Mrs. Miller to Cleen [sic]. A cook to hire. The man and boy from Albrechts to put away the furs. Two sets of people to see the Gallery and the Assessor all in one forenoon. We cleaned the dining room and all its ornaments. I hear Mother Seraphica is very ill. May 19, Thursday St Paul. Rt. Rev. Jas. F. Busch for Lead. A beautiful morning the passing of Halleys comet has no disastrous effect. Clara and I went out to the Seminary Chapel to see six Bishops consecrated. The procession was imposing attended by Gov. Elerhart his staff, The St. Thomas cadets over eight hundred priests Monsignors and Bishops the papal Abligate 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. Corbett for 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 take luncheon with them. Louis W. is absent in Oregon. Sister Seraphica died yesterday morning at 2 oclock in Milwaukee. A little rain today. Papa returned from a day in Chicago. Received a night letter yesterday from Dr. C. Barnes of Seattle telling me how very well Mary M. is. I sent it on to Mamie today. May 21, Saturday St Paul. A dark rainy morning. I am in St. Paul sixty years to-day. How many, many changes I have seen. There are but few here now that were here then. I came up third Street 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: ”Came to St. Paul in 1850.”} May 22, Sunday St Paul. The girls as a surprise and to celebrate my sixty years in St. Paul invited about fifty old friends (ladies) in to Tea. So many flowers were sent in the Drawing room was a perfect bower of fragrance yesterday afternoon. Today I have been busy returning thanks and I wrote to Mike, to Ruth, to Mary M. and to Dr. Clara Barrus. As I have taken a little cold I had to lie down a while and rest. Girls spent the day at Dellwood at Charlottes. May 23, Monday St Paul. Rather cold but bright. I went out to the Good Shepherd Sisters this afternoon to 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 see Halleys comet it was disappointing to me so indistinct. We watched the total eclipse of the moon.

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May 24, Tuesday A dark cold day rained a little toward evening. Mrs. Henry Hale and Mrs. Chas. Smith Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Willis called today. I see Mr. John B. Cook has died at 93 another old settler gone. Clara has a letter from Mary M. I had a letter from Dr. Barrus yesterday. They report Mary very well. May 25, Wednesday Lovely weather. And I am so busy seeing to cleaning house. I went out to the Town and Country this afternoon and took luncheon with Mrs. McNeal Seymour to meet Mrs. Jackson. May 26, Thursday Busy all forenoon. In the afternoon Clara and I went out to Dellwood this afternoon it was a fine afternoon. George is getting things in order on his farm. May 27, Friday Very busy having Library and Den cleaned today. Louis W. returned from the West today, after a long absence. He has been well into Oregon. It agreed with him he looks very well. Mrs. Julia B. Oaks was buried today aged 99! She died in Tenn. her daughter brought her remains North. Rachel and I went out to North Oaks this afternoon. Louis and Maud came to dinner. May 28, Saturday A cloudy cool morning. Busied myself all day putting things to rights after house cleaning disturbance. Papa wrote to Mamie yesterday. I received a letter from Col. Clough Friday. May 29, Sunday Very windy and rather cold as I went in to Church this morning. I got something in my eye and went to Dr. Egil Boeckmann and had it removed. Wrote to Col. Clough today. Wrote Dr. Barrus today. Papa went out to Louis. Auntie and Fred came down and Dorothy Walter and little Dorothy spent afternoon here. May 30, Monday Yesterday was very windy. Going in to Church I got something in my eye which troubled me greatly. Dr. Egil took it out but my eye hurt on so that I had to go to bed at 6 p.m. It is better this morning. Still struggling with cleaners. I went out to North Oaks today and returned immediately. In the afternoon went to Mrs. Maxfileds to help celebrate Mrs. Cathcarts 80th birthday. May 31, Tuesday A beautiful early morning, rather cold yet. Papa left for New York last evening. I went out to the Cemetery this morning found much disorder after yesterday. A letter from Dr. Barrus today. Jessie Rennay called we kept her to drive and dine with is and she spent the evening here. Mr. Macpherson chanced to call.

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June 1, Wednesday At eight this morning I received a message telling me that Mr. Geo. R. Finch had died suddenly at 436 this a.m. We took luncheon with Mrs. Chas. Bunn and coming back came via North Oaks it being Maudies 7th. birthday. Mittie Porter went with us to both places. June 2, Thursday Weather 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 very little water coming over the Falls. Saw the Saluting the Flag at Sun down at Fort. June 3, Friday Cloudy and cold. Papa telegraphs that he will leave New York Sunday. Telegraphed to Papa 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 Papa this evening telling me he had seen Mamie. June 4, Saturday A 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 this afternoon and I was grieved to see the old house literally falling down. I called to inquire for Mrs. Finch and saw her striving to keep up. June 5, Sunday Cool early morning sunny – clouded in forenoon. We went out to luncheon at Charlottes. As we came back it rained Rachel stayed all night. Visitation Convent is celebrating their Ter Centenary these days. June 6, Monday Papa and Mr. Gaspard Farrer come this evening. I spent the day at North Oaks starting Mrs. Miller to clean the old house. We find we must take down the old south porch on rear house it is so rotten. June 7, Tuesday Papa 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 very well. This afternoon Mr. Farrer and papa and I went out to Charlottes. June 8, Wednesday rather [sic] cloudy this early morning. Very windy all forenoon. Mr. Farrer Papa and I went to North Oaks this morning after breakfast. Neither Maud nor Louis at home they spent last night at Charlottes.

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June 9, Thursday Quite warm. A dark threatening day. Busy all forenoon putting to right odds and ends. Mr. Gaspard Farrer presented me this morning with a pretty little box. He left this evening going to Montreal to join Mr. Sterling fishing. June 10, Friday Quite a summer day 80. A beautiful morning. Rachel and I went to North Oaks after breakfast took Margaret and Axel and put the day in seeing to putting things to rights in the poor old house. In the evening Dr. and Mrs. Ramsay called. The Dr. amused us by read [sic] a humorous “Sunday’s expense account for a walk.” June 11, Saturday Hot to day. A bright summer day. Busied myself all forenoon having my closet cleaned out and put in order. In the afternoon I went with Mrs. Morison and Clara to Lake St. Croix we had a puncture so lost nearly an hour and came home very late 830 p.m. It was a fine ride. June 12, Sunday A rather warm hot morning. So smoky. Last night first hot night. Charlie Maitland took Papa downtown this forenoon in the Pierce Automobile. June 13, Monday Mrs. D. A. Robertson died yesterday on Manitou Island in Mrs. S. Stickneys house aged 83. I pd. some house calls this afternoon. Quite a hot day. Our Summit Ave. is being paved new water pipes are being laid so soon the Street will be closed for a time. June 14, Tuesday A very hot day. Mrs. D. A. Robertson was buried this afternoon after the service Clara and I went over to Mendota to attend the celebration of the D.A.R.s at the Sibley Old Mansion. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsay the girls and others went for a picnic this evening and were out late. June 15, Wednesday hot [sic] dry weather continues. All nature suffers for want of rain. No rain of any consequence at all since March. We gave a dinner this evening for Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Jackson Judge W. H. Sanborn, Judge Vander Vanter, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and Janet How guests. June 16, Thursday Heat and dry weather continues. Spent part of today shopping for Monsignior [sic] Oster. Walter Dorothy, and Dr. Chas. Freeman and Mrs. Caroline Freeman started for an Automobile trip out to Montana. Walter hurt his hand before they started today. June 17, Friday Very hot and windy. We spent the day at North Oaks putting up curtains ect. [sic]. Was 92 on porch there at 3 p.m. Charlotte and George came in to dine as Papa leaves for

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New York this evening. Louis came in too. We took Mrs. Geo. Finch out for an Auto ride this evening. June 18, Saturday Another 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 to be doing well. I went out the the [sic] Island for Rachel a good breeze all the way. June 19, Sunday The 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 feels most Maudie quite bright and pretty comfortable. June 20, Monday Was 94 yesterday. Last evening we cooled off by motoring to New Brighton. Nellie and George Finch went with is. After we returned it was hot very hot all night. Children are all much better today. June 21, Tuesday Heat continues. Yesterday the hottest day in 47 years 98 much of the day by evening had dropped only 4 degrees. Poor humanity in heat or cold! We went motoring in evening and was comfortable. June 22, Wednesday North Oaks. 97 today. A very very hot day in the 90s – and no sign of rain. Clara and I took luncheon at Bessie Pearces to meet a Mrs. Brown of Providence. Mrs. Furness and Anita were there. Afterwards we called on Mrs. Gotzian and Mrs. J. B. Rice. Toward evening we cam out here to spend some time. June 23, Thursday North Oaks. 98 today. I think last night the hottest night I ever experienced no sleep for any of us. And this morning promises to be as hot or hotter than yesterday. 94 all afternoon on porch between the houses. We have been anxious about little Dorothy as Dorothy and Walter are motoring in the West. She is all right so far. We went over to Dellwood this morning and found it very hot. June 24, Friday Rachel and I went in to town today it was very hot. A storm threatened but St. Paul or North Oaks got no rain. It rained in Minneapolis. A telegram from papa today he leaves New York this evening for Montreal. A letter from Ruth today. We came back to north oaks in the evening – only a little cooler. 84 in my room at 11 p.m. June 25, Saturday North Oaks. 92 to day. Very little cooler today. Storm threatens. A telegram from Papa from Montreal says they sail for River St. John today stopping all Metis. Rain and

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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, Sunday North 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 heard the sizzling. Major and Bertha Sturgis Egil and Mr. Macpherson came out last evening to spend today here. Wrote to Papa and to Mary M. today. June 27, Monday North 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 before he left New York for Montreal. He wants us to go to Montreal and cruise for a time after July 15th. Clara and I went to town last evening just to cool off as we took Father McNulty home. June 28, Tuesday North Oaks. 96. A hot morning and was hot all night. We came in to town this morning Helen Deans wedding day to attend the ceremony by the time of it Rachel was too ill to attend. It was a solemn occasion she being the last of the large family and all passed off well in spite of 96 in shade an hour previous. June 29, Wednesday We are spending this very hot day in town hoping for cool of evening to return to North Oaks – for nearly three weeks there has been little cooling off at night an unusual thing in this climate. Today seems hotter than ever. Saw Carrie Schurmeier and went out to see little Dorothy. June 30, Thursday North Oaks. 92 7 p.m. We had some relief from excessive heat last night and we in consequence got some sleep. It was so hot yesterday that we put off coming out from town until 8 p.m. and then we autoed around the lake twice to get a cooling. Louis family returned from two weeks in City yesterday. Old house here seems caving in, I had a man out today to see about strengthening it up for safety. July 1, Friday North Oaks. Hot day 92. My birthday. A letter from Mike and Gertrude also one from Ruth. A letter from Dr. Barrus. Norman and Georgiana came over from Dellwood to luncheon. 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, Saturday North Oaks. We went in to town this morning to market and to visit the sick and see about 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 from Ruth and Gertrude. Today is cooler at 5 p.m. only 82. July 3, Sunday North 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 spending today and will spend the 4th. with us. Wrote to Gertrude today to Ruth and to Dr. Barrus yesterday. July 4, Monday North Oaks. Such a perfect day as this will be for outings. Only 62 this morning. Every I hope had rest last night after such a long hot term of 80s all night and 90s during the day for nearly three. Dr. and Mrs. Ramsey spent yesterday with us. On account of extremely 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 had some small fireworks. It was a quiet 4th. We had a picnic lunch cooked out of doors. July 5, Tuesday North Oaks. Growing hot again now at noon it is 84. Wrote to Papa this morning. Wrote to Gertrude yesterday. Louis spent yesterday painting out of doors so absorbed that he did not stop for luncheon. July 6, Wednesday North 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. The jelly 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, Thursday North 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 Manitou Island to spend the day. So with Maud we had quite a luncheon party. Mrs. Chas. Bunn came after them in afternoon. No rain about here and all looks too dry. These nights are glorious. I never have seen such a brilliant sky. Star light and light from North bright as moonlight. July 8, Friday North Oaks. 70 this a.m. at 7 oclock a perfect early morning – quite a hot day. I went in to 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 some better. And Monsignor Oster about the same. Wrote to papa to Mrs. Stevens. Missed a visit from Mrs. Upham by being in town. Tonight the sky is not so remarkably brilliant so we may have rain soon.

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July 9, Saturday North 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 and how interesting it is. I am finishing the last of the 25 blocks of my crochet quilt. July 10, Sunday North Oaks. A perfect morning fresh and bright. We went in to 9 oclock mass and brought Mrs. Geo R. Finch Nellie and George back to spend the day. I wrote to papa while I was in town. I found a telegram at the house from Charlotte from Seattle telling me she had dined there with Sam, Mary M. and Dr. Barrus. They chanced to be there for a few days {with – crossed out} from Maryhill. Louis tells me papa will return early this week to New York. I have had a swelled face today unaccountably. July 11, Monday North 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 a good rain. I began to join the blocks of my crochet quilt today. Thermometer fell 20 degrees in a few minutes looks like a rainy night and we hope it may be – water is so scarce. July 12, Tuesday North Oaks. Only 64 at 8 a.m. Louis and Rachel went out with a painting Teacher in the morning. Rachel came in to luncheon not very enthusiastic over Teacher. Letters from Charlotte from Seattle and from Mary M. A telegram telling us that papa will arrive in New York today from Canada. This has been a perfect day. July 13, Wednesday North Oaks. This early morning looked as though a shower were near. We went over to Manitou 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 of pinkeye. Egil comes out evenings and sees to him. July 14, Thursday North Oaks. This morning warmer 72 at 8 o’clock. There was a very little shower last evening. Mrs. Gotzian and Mrs. Upham came out today to spend the night. I wrote to Mary M. today. We drove around the farm this late afternoon everything looks well considering the drouth [sic]. July 15, Friday North Oaks. 93. A hot morning. I went in to Town this forenoon. Mrs. Upham went back to town with me. Mrs. Gotzian stays out. Thermometer stood at 93 on the porch between houses this afternoon. I am having the front house propped up. Telegram from papa he leaves New York for home today.

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July 16, Saturday North Oaks. Heat continued last night was 85 in my room at midnight. This morning is cooler but 76 at eleven this a.m. Papa will be home in the morning. Maud had a White Bear party last evening has headache today. I have had front house propped up and feel more secure. July 17, Sunday North Oaks. I went to Town yesterday afternoon to be there this morning on papas return – having time I went out to the House of the Good Shepherd. Mother Provincial still lingers. Called on Mrs. Lee then went out to Dorothys for supper. Papa came this morning looking well. I received a pretty little clock from Mike and Gertrude today. Wrote to Mike. July 18, Monday North Oaks. Last night was restfully cool after Saturdays heat. Yesterday was a perfect day 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 Livingstone and Capt. Lansing. Papa did not come out this evening. July 19, Tuesday North Oaks. Warmer today and windy – nearly 90 on porch at 7 p.m. Clara and I went over 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 to work 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, Wednesday North Oaks. 93. This is a hot day 93 at 3 p.m. on porch between houses. This is Abbie Livingstones Wedding day. Louis Maud and the girls are attending I am having a quiet day 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, Thursday North Oaks. Last night was hot all through. This early morning thunder in the distance but not rain up to noon. I was talking to Dr. Hill by telephone this morning, he returned yesterday from Mamie at Atlantic City. Mothother [sic] Provincial at House of Good Shepherd died this morning (Mother Mary Angelique). July 22, Friday North Oaks. Cooled off some in the night. I went to Town yesterday afternoon to bring papa out to do some errands and to see Mrs. Eaton found her able to sit in chair. I am going in this morning to see Dr. Hill. Maud has a strenuous day yesterday took all the children to Dellwood. Annie McQuillan came out with me last evening. She is back from Spain. I shall stay in town tonight to go to Mother Provincials funeral service. I am going to see Dr. Hill this forenoon.

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July 23, Saturday North Oaks. My visit to Dr. Hill yesterday was not encouraging. I stayed in town last evening. Mother Provincials funeral service was most edifying simple and beautiful. I was 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 Abbott came with us. We had a heavy rain for a short time at noon today. Letters from Gertrude Charlotte and Dr. Barrus. July 24, Sunday What 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 Morison and Mrs. Ben. Bonnie Ransom and Kittie Johnson and Egil. I received photos from Mike today of New Haven ceremonies when papa received his Drs. degree. We had two storms yesterday. Today is perfect. Mr. C. Bunn and Mr. Elliott came out today. July 25, Monday North Oaks. A fine morning but hotter – 84 at noon. In the afternoon we took Katherine Abbott over to Manitou Island it was very hot going and coming. It was Mr. Markoes 90th. birthday, Clara and I stopped on the way over to congratulate him. Papa did not come out this evening. Louis and Maud dined with us. July 26, Tuesday North Oaks. This will be another hot day. I amuse myself an hour or so mornings picking flowers. I like it and it gives others pleasure to get the blossoms. Clara went in to town 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 out for the evening so they were all over there. July 27, Wednesday North Oaks. This was a cloudy morning and mostly threatening all day. Dorothy little Dorothy and Father McNulty came out for the day. Papa did not come out. Charlotte came back from the West this morning and she and George dined with him in town. July 28, Thursday North Oaks. This is a sunny hot morning. Rachel and I went in to town this morning and as usual were busy until we left at 5 p.m. it was quite a hot day. After we came out here a storm came up and we were blessed with a short but heavy fall of rain. Maria Taylor arrived this morning. July 29, Friday North Oaks. Papa did not come out last evening as Mr. John F. Stevens was in town. I read Sherman’s March to the Sea and the girls worked until bedtime. Louis came over for 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 honor of Helga Boeckman [sic] and Mr. Seiler.

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July 30, Saturday North Oaks. A very pleasant day Rachel went to town in the morning. Dave and Stan Morison came back with her. In the afternoon we drive over to North end of the farm and 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 – crossed out} honeymoon at Balsam Lake. July 31, Sunday A delightful morning. We went in to 915 Mass. Clara not well so did not go. We saw George 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 storm threatening they ate it on the porch. August 1, Monday North 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 here they all went to Town last night. Rachel and I went over to Charlottes this afternoon she to spend the night there has been cloudy all afternoon. August 2, Tuesday North Oaks. Rather a sultry day. We do not get the rain that promises to come, it passes away. And how much it is needed. Papa came out last night. Louis came over in the evening. West of us forest fires are doing great damage. Papa went to Dellwood this afternoon and brought Norman over for the night. August 3, Wednesday North Oaks. A very windy day. Papa and Clara went to Town this morning and neither came out this evening. Mrs. Chas. Bunn and Helen came over this forenoon and stayed to luncheon. Rachel and I went over to Dellwood this p.m. and took Norman home. I put last blocks on my crocheted quilt today. I made the quilt inside of eleven months. August 4, Thursday North Oaks. A fine morning rather warm day. Rachel and I went to town and on going to Grocers found some good blackberries which I proceeded to put up as this year as fruit is very scarce. Papa received a letter from Mamie from Washington D. C. Papa came out this evening. August 5, Friday North Oaks. A perfect morning 60 at 8 a.m. and such a lovely day. Mrs. Morison Stan and 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 this evening.

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August 6, Saturday North Oaks. A fine morning grows hotter early. Rachel and I went to Town and we were busy all forenoon returned. We came out for luncheon bringing Mittie Porter back with us. A letter from Gertrude today. August 7, Sunday A bright rather warm morning. We went in to 915 Mass and came right out again. As we came we met papa going in and he has been in all day. I did not sleep last night and was otherwise indisposed so went to bed at noon and have spent the day there. Jerome who has been ill is better and Cortie too has not been well he is all right. A storm gathered about has gone around leaving us. August 8, Monday North Oaks. Cloudy morning a little drizzling rain and cleared at noon. I am fortunately myself again. Wrote to Gertrude and to Maud who is at Seattle. A letter from Ruth and a note 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, Tuesday North Oaks. This is a cool cloudy morning. Cleared and was a beautiful day. Want to Tinas to see how she {at – crossed out} and babies were at the “Skillman house.” And to the Gardeners to see sick child, to the discouraging chicken house and to Barns to find place for the automobile. Rachel put up some blueberries. Later in the afternoon Mittie Porter Clara Rachel and I went for a drive in country to Mounds View we climbed the highest and saw St. Paul Minneapolis Anoka the River Valley and ect. [sic]. August 10, Wednesday North Oaks. This is a fine morning such a glorious golden sunset last evening. We can not forget the wonderful view from Mounds View. Went in to Town this afternoon to stay in during Lend Hyndlips and Mr. Thynne visit the [sic] arrive in the morning early. August 11, Thursday St Paul. A hot morning in Town Lord Hyndlip and Mr. Thynne arrived this morning from Winnipeg. Mr. Thynne is Lord Hyndlips father in law he was so fatigued he slept all forenoon. I took luncheon at Mrs. Gotzians today. Mrs. Wm. Lee was there. Afterwards I went to see Mrs. Eaton found her sitting up. August 12, Friday St Paul. I noticed the noise and could not sleep last night. This afternoon Lord Hyndlip and 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, Saturday North Oaks. Came back out here for luncheon today. Papa and I sent Mamie a birthday greeting 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 yesterday from Dr. Barrus. August 14, Sunday Cloudy and very damp – a very heavy dew last night – unusual this year. Helen Bunn came over this morning. We went in to 915 Mass. Leaving Katherine Abbott Mittie Egil and Holyoke Davis to breakfast in our absence. August 15, Monday North Oaks. A warm day. Went in to town thinking Papa was going East and to take Mittie Porter to train, and to take in Norman who came home with us this morning when we went over to White Bear to Mass. Papa is not leaving so came out here with me for the 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 Phelps house confined to a store room near her room she has lost all her clothes ect [sic]. I went to Minneapolis this morning and she came back here with me. Maud returned from the West with Maria Taylor this morning both very well. August 17, Wednesday North Oaks. Rained most of last night it began yesterday afternoon and did not clear until this afternoon. Auntie came out yesterday she looks badly. Today we took luncheon at Mrs. Abbotts. Mrs. Bunn and Helen were there. Charlotte took Auntie to lunch with her. Papa went East this evening. A telegram came from Mamie thank for birthday greeting. August 18, Thursday North Oaks. A perfect morning. Georgiana Slade came home with us yesterday spent the night here happily. She and Maudie have such fun together. This morning Auntie Phelps and I took her home and brought Rachel back from Mrs. Abbotts where she spent the night. Tonight a Pioneer Press reporter came out to interview me. August 19, Friday North 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. Turner and George came out in forenoon. Dr. T. went back to Charlottes with us. Mrs. Morison and Father McNulty were there. It is our 43rd. anniversary. Papa in New York sends messages. Mike and Gertrude letter and flowers. Ruth and Anson telegram. August 20, Saturday North Oaks. 90. This is a bright warm morning. We dined at Mauds last night. Rachel and I went to town found it very hot. After attending to some matters we came back for luncheon it was 90 in the shade at 2 p.m. Maud came over to dinner we passed the

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evening on porch, too hot to have a light and read. I wrote to Mike to S.S. Adriatic they sail away the 24th. August 21, Sunday North Oaks. Last night was very hot and sultry. Yesterdays papers all print annoying error. Papa comes back tonight. Clara and Helen Bunn had a picnic lunch at Mounds View today. Helen has a house party Mrs. [Bunce?] Anita Furness Mr. Hewitt Mr. Macpherson ect. Papa is coming so Clara and I go to town tonight. Rachel goes over to Charlottes – with Maud. Today has been dark, foggy and smoky. August 22, Monday North Oaks. Second smoky sultry day great and disastrous fires raging in the West account for smoke – the sky and everything tinged with copper colored atmosphere. Papa came tired but well. Clara and I came out here in time for luncheon. Papa came out this evening. August 23, Tuesday North Oaks. 58 at 8 a.m. Still smoky damp and disagreeable it is the third day. Papers report great loss from fired and they still burn in Idaho, Montana, Washington and Wyoming. Telegraphed Mike and Gertrude they sail tomorrow on Adriatic White Star Line. Mr. Carl Taylor and Mr. Macpherson come out today. Walter and Dorothy to dinner. August 24, Wednesday North Oaks. 58 at 8 a.m. Some clearer atmosphere. Grew very dark at times and a few drops of rain fell. To nights paper says rain and snow have put out Western fires. Papa came out this evening in car. Dr. Turner came out too, to spend a few days. August 25, Thursday North Oaks. The sky is clear again and the day a windy one rather cool. Papa went in with Louis. Father McNulty and Anabel [sic] McQuillan came out for luncheon and went back in the afternoon. Now that I have finished Rhodes History and the crochet quilt I am knitting mittens. August 26 Friday North Oaks. 54 at 730 a.m. A beautiful morning. I went to town to the Dentists with papa when he was going in. There was a bad accident on the road Auto in the ditch had turned over girl and man killed two other men dangerously injured in early morning hours. Rice Street Road no longer quiet or orderly. Charlotte brought over Mrs. Finch and Nellie for Tea. Papa did not come out. August 27, Saturday North Oaks. Fine morning. Clara and Rachel went to town with Maud to attend the Mrs. Fiske Becky Sharpe Mattinee [sic]. Dr. Turner remained out here. In the evening Mauds children gave the little Opera of Hansel and Grettel [sic?] and did it very entertainingly.

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Norman and Georgiana came over but were late so the program was repeated for them. Cortie and Jerome the stars. Papa got out in time to see the play. August 28, Sunday North Oaks. A slightly cloudy morning. We went over to White Bear for Mass. Norman Georgiana and Miss Smith spent last night with us and remain until this p.m. At luncheon time James N. B. telephoned us from Dorothys that he and (Junius) Richard his name {man?} now would come out. So Charlie brought them out: James looked very well; they later went over to Charlottes and Charlie took them back to Minneapolis. James goes the evening on his way to Cambridge. August 29, Monday North Oaks. This is a warmer morning. Papa went in with Louis. In the afternoon after finishing tomato catsup the day not being agreeable in the garden I went to Town, papa came back with me. August 30, Tuesday North [sic]. Last night was a stormy night windy and rainy, a great fall of rain at one thirty this a.m. Went in to town to preserve peaches. A hurried affair at Great Northern Offices. A discharged crank came in began to shoot a Mr. Ray in defense Mr. Ray shot and killed him he threw a large bomb which did not explode fortunately. August 31, Wednesday North Oaks. A fair morning. Went in to town to preserve Green Tomatoes {peaches – crossed out} into pickles ect [sic]. And stayed in to Violet Youngs evening Anniversary reception. September 1, Thursday Stayed in town today until afternoon. Went to see Mrs. Eaton and to call on Mrs. Gotzian. Dorothy came to luncheon. Louis brought a young artist and his bride to see Gallery a Mr. and Aitken. They came out to Louis for the night today. September 2, Friday North Oaks. I went in with Rachel this morning to see Jim who just arrived looking pretty well. An interesting letter from Dr. Barrus today. And I wrote to her immediately. Rachel went to Dellwood with Charlotte. Maud Clara and I went out there to take Rachels things. Quite a rain storms came up we did not mind it. September 3, Saturday North Oaks. A particularly fine day lovely. Clara and I spent it quietly and alone out here. We expect Jim and papa this evening. I went thought Louis new addition to his house this afternoon. The dark old house mars all in my opinion. September 4, Sunday North Oaks. Today has been variable the morning bright the afternoon cloudy. Major and Mrs. Sturgis came out for the day. So did Dave Morison Jim. came out last evening.

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Clara got up a picnic and with Maud they all went to Mounds View height afterwards around the farm. Jim. went over to Charlottes for dinner and the night. September 5, Labor Day North 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. In Montreal the Eucharistic Congress. We heard Pres. Taft make a good speech but the audience were not fully in sympathy with him I fear. September 6, Tuesday This is Roosevelt Day and the crowds will howl. Papa and Louis on invitation went to Minneapolis to breakfast with him. The town spent the day really with him. In the evening 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 (Mattie Hargis) a Mrs. Jonsen of Norway called. She had been in St. Paul 20 years ago. In the afternoon we went to hear papas address a crowd greeted him. We got back to North Oaks for dinner. Today has been hot and last night uncomfortably hot. September 8, Thursday North Oaks. A great change in the weather during the night 55 this morning. We have Norman and Georgiana with Miss Smith during Charlotte and Georges absence on a chicken hunt. Cortie ill today. Papa came out with Louis. Clara has gone to the Brule with Bertha Sturgis to be there until Monday. September 9, Friday North 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 and Rachel Abbott come over for the day. September 10, Saturday North Oaks. A very fine morning. Warmer. Rachel went to Town and brought back Helen 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 taking Helen home. September 11, Sunday North 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 and Dorothy 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 12, Monday North Oaks. A delightful day. Annabel McQuillan came out yesterday went in this morning. I made some grape jelly and some grape juice today. Cortie is not well yet Dr. Richie jr. came out today. Mrs. Raguet spent yesterday at Mauds she went back today. I have a slight cold which I am getting over. September 13, Tuesday North Oaks. A cloudy day but rather warm. Papa came out last night but will not come tonight. Clara returned from the Brule last night. Rachel put up some green tomato pickles and tomato for soups today. Rachel went over to Dellwood to a Musicale at Miss Mitchells today. Minnie and Mary Oakes came yesterday. Cortie is much better today. September 14, Wednesday Went in to town to put away grapes. Found that Mrs. S. S. Eaton was very ill and went to see her. Went to call on Mrs. Morison found her indisposed. Then went to a Tea at Mrs. Furness to meet Miss Furness. Georgiana not real well today and Cortie ill again. September 15, Thursday North Oaks. A fine afternoon weather changed at one p.m. to raw and cloudy. Went over to Mrs. Bunns to luncheon to meet Madam Bunn. Charlotte home to day from good hunt. Children went home this p.m. Cortie better. Louis returned this a.m. Papa came out this p.m. September 16, Friday North Oaks. Went into town in the morning – did some errands put up some pears in the afternoon went to see Mrs. Eaton who is very ill and to inquire for Mother Holy Cross who has been ill. Stayed in town as it is papas birthday. Mr. Wm. B Dean, Walter and Dorothy spent the evening with us. Letters from Mary M. September 17, Saturday This morning grows warmer is threatening and uncertain. Mrs. Furness Miss Furness Laura and Anita came out to luncheon. By 1 p.m. thermometer stood at 89 in shade and after sun set wind came up temperature moderated. Mr. Macpherson Egil and Helen Bunn here for Sunday. September 18, Sunday North Oaks. Quite cool this morning at 8 a.m. 54. We went in to Mass Father McNulty taken ill on altar but after some delay returned and finished Mass poor man. Walter Dorothy and little Dorothy here for day. Cortie much improved. {Mr. Macpherson Helen – crossed out} Mr. and Mrs. Hannaford Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark Mr. Elliott papa and I dined with Maud this evening. September 19, Monday We came to town this morning reluctantly as the day is hot and the country charming. Went to see Mrs. Eaton and found trying conditions in her home. Poor poor Mrs. Eaton. Mrs. (Rev.) John Wright died this morning at the Angus.

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September 20, Tuesday A beautiful morning. Cardinal Vannutielli and his company arrives this morning. I went out to formally call on him and to invite him to luncheon tomorrow. As he was at the Archbishops 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, Wednesday Another fine day quite hot. Very busy all forenoon preparing for the luncheon. The following are our guests – Cardinal Vannutelli Archbishop Ireland, Bishop Denis OConnell, Monsignor Tampiere, Monsignor Lega, Monsignor Prince de Croy, Bish. Lanahan, Bish. Busch Bishop OReilly Bishop Carroll Bishop Sannell, Bishop OGorman Archbishop Christie, Bishop Lawler, M. l’Abbe Gelase (and papa, Charlotte Clara Rachel and myself). September 22, Thursday A cloudy day. Our luncheon passed off happily yesterday. From here they went to Minneapolis and returning to Archbishops residence leave this evening for Omaha. Went to Mrs. Wrights funeral service this afternoon. Clara and Rachel went picnicing with George Slade and Dr Turner to North Oaks and then spend the night with Charlotte at Dellwood. A letter from Mrs. F. James today and also one from Mike. September 23, Friday Another cloudy day and colder. So far no Equnoxial [sic] storm not even a drop of rain. September 24, Saturday Cloudy 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 the wedding. September 25, Sunday A raw cloudy day. Dr. Turner said 9 oclock Mass. Rachel and Clara went out to Mauds for the day. Papa Louis and I went out later. Louis was in town so took luncheon with me. We went to Dellwood too. Papa left at 11 p.m. for Mitchell S.D. and two other places. September 26, Monday Rain began last evening before six and lasted all night and until 1030 this morning. Poor Mrs. Eaton is quite low and fortunately for her does not know all that goes on. September 27, Tuesday A perfect day. Mad grape juice in the forenoon and in the afternoon went to North Oaks and Dellwood. Rachel spending the night at Charlottes.

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September 28, Wednesday A 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. Upham found Mrs. U at home. Papa returned {to night – crossed out} this noon from a tiresome trip to S. D. September 30, Friday I 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 this afternoon to Dellwood for Clara. It has been a very windy afternoon. October 1, Saturday Beautiful 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 may do her good. Clara and I went to North Oaks this p. m. and found lots of pretty flowers. October 2, Sunday At 4 oclock this morning the belated equinoxial [sic] storm arrived in full force of furious rain wind and electricity. Few things more certain than the equinoxial [sic] storm. A letter from Ruth to day. October 3, Monday A 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 to Good Shepherd Sisters to day. I went to see Mrs. Seabury. October 4, Tuesday A perfect morning. Clara and I went out to Lake Minnetonka for the day to visit Mittie Porter 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 else where. Also Cobia Vine forming long bower. October 5, Wednesday Another 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 the garden. Helen Bunn, Dave Morison {Morrison?} and Mr. Macpherson dined with us. October 6, Thursday Frost predicted for last night this morning does not seem like it. Dorothy took dinner with us to night. Mrs. S. S. Eaton very very low to day just alive. Called on Mrs. Prince and Mrs. K. Clark Mrs. Brooks and Mrs. Upham.

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October 7, Friday Busy today having the Library get a thorough cleaning ect [sic]. A telegram from Mike that 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 the Auto with the Finchs Egil Charlotte. I urged to go as the barometer was high. They went and the day turned out fine. October 9, Sunday A 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 9th anniversary. Mrs. S. S. Eaton died this morning at 745. October 10, Monday Fine weather continues. Busy today having Dining room particularly looked over and cleaned Curtains renovated ect. [sic]. Bishop Denis OConnell called today. Louis came back from the West yesterday and Papa came from East this morning he went to Washington D.C. and saw Mamie. A letter today from Dr. Barrus reports Mary M. very well. October 11, Tuesday Still fine weather. To day hot. Father McNulty and Dr and Mrs. Ramsey took luncheon here today. Mrs. S. S. Eaton buried today a troubled life is over and a good true woman has gone. So unselfish and reticent very proud too. October 12, Wednesday We had such a disappointment today. We went to what had been advertised as a Sctotch [sic] Concert it proved to be anything but that. October 13, Thursday Spent forenoon in the basement making up Pears ect. This time of year there appears many things to put in order. October 14, Friday Such perfect Indian summer days all this week. Today we went to North Oaks and took our luncheon with us. Mrs. Sanford Bessie Pearce, Violet Young, Margaret Ames and Catherine Abbott were our guests with Maud. We found many flowers still blooming. October 15, Saturday At 2 p.m. today 80. Just the most ideal Indian summer day. Spent forenoon seeing to the 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 her sister Mrs. Gardener and Col. Le Duc.

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October 16, Sunday Another fine morning, quite as warm as yesterday hot over 80 at 1p. m. Clara, the Sturgis and Egil spent day at North Oaksin the afternoon papa and I went out there and around the lake. Maud was indisposed on we did not see her. Bonnie Ransom was there, the new addition is finished and furnished. October 17, Monday 65 at 815 a. m. Hot again today and so dry and dusty. Wrote to Mary Mendenhall this morning. A box came today from Gertrude filled with remembrances gathered on their trip. Bag for Clara, doilies for me Tuvlyan hats for the little boys scarfs [sic] for the little girls and a pretty dress for Baby Dorothy. October 18, Tuesday 65 this a. m. at 8. Very dusty. Made Quince jelly today- looks nice at noon over 80. We took Clara and Annabel out to Dellwood last night it was full moon and like a summer night. 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, Wednesday A 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 distinguished foreigner. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. B. Dean celebrated their Golden Wedding yesterday just in the family. Up to today the roses and geraniums and some other flowers blooming. October 20, Thursday A very dark Day. Went out to Good Shepherd Sister [sic] in afternoon and stopped at Father 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, Friday A cold dark day day [sic]. Clara and I dined at Mrs. Morisons last evening. Papa, Louis came home last night bringing The Prince German Landgrave of Hesse - and a party of four others. They are in Louis house and will dine here tonight. The Prince poor man is about blind. A Baron Schneck. Ladgrav of Hesse is the Prince. October 22, Saturday This is a glorious morning. Started the furnace up today. Alexander Friederich William Albert George Landgraf von Hessen name of the German Prince! He came this afternoon 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 Symphony Orchestra played here as we were finishing dinner and afterwards to the Prince’s delight. This forenoon he attended an Orchestra rehearsal and presented the leader with his pin. Mr. Rothwell is leader who got scarf pin.

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October 23, Sunday A perfect day. Clara went out to Charlottes for luncheon. Wrote to Rachel received a letter from Walter and wrote to him. Mr. F. B. Clarke dined with us this evening looking surprisingly well. October 24, Monday Little Louis has been ill a week. I went out this afternoon to see him he is better but so reduced in weight. Maud gives a Supper and dance tonight to about 40 for Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oakes who are her guests. October 25, Tuesday A beautiful day – had to fuss with the quince jelly it is all right now. Getting all my pillows renovated. Sent First lot off today. Louis sent me some Western grapes. I am experimenting with them to make Wine. We put them in jars to day I should have a cask. October 26, Wednesday Cloudy cool day a little rain. We went to hear Madame Sembrich last night the flexibility of her voice is less but she is still the Artist. Clara is spending the night at Dellwood. October 27, Thursday Our first snow flurry enough to Whiten everything this morning early. This is cold blustery cloudy day. Maud came in little Louis is better. I have a little cold. A letter from Mary M. to day from Seattle. October 28, Friday Stayed in bed to day have taken a cold. This mornings paper promises warmer weather here. Cloudy and damp today. Charlotte and Maud in today. Maud stayed here last night after attending Mr. Mcphersons dinner with Clara. October 29, Saturday A bright morning. I went out after eleven to get some of the best sunshine and air of the day my cold seems some better. Clara has gone to spend Sunday at Charlottes. Louis returned from his hunt this a. m. October 30, Monday A most beautiful morning. After the most gorgeous sunset last evening. Such light and afterglow one seldom sees. I went to 10 oclock Mass and later drove to River everyone should be out such a morning. A letter from Rachel I answered it immediately. October 31, Monday A fine day but kept indoor all day mostly in my room ill of a grippe cold - feeling miserably. A letter from Dr. Barrus - reports all going well at Seattle.

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November 1, Tuesday Had a better night last night and feel better today but still shaky and weak. This is All Saints Day and Tag Day. Melba sings tonight here and I shall have to miss that. Rained last night after distant thunder, snowed early this morning. November 2, Wednesday Bright early morning. Cloudy day quite cold they say. I feel better today, went for a drive this afternoon. November 3, Thursday Striving to get rid of my bronchial cold. Clara has to do all the Social affairs. I managed to superintend the starting of the Wine made of western grapes - the light green and Blackhamburg. I think it late and grapes not at best. November 4, Friday Quite 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 from Northcote. November 5, Saturday Bright and Beautiful but the coldest morning yet. The first sign of ice to day. The day has 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, Sunday A fine day. I did not go to Mass on account of my cold. Papa went to North Oaks in the afternoon. Letters from Rachel and Ruth. I wrote to both to day. Mr. Ramsey dined with us this evening too. Clara and I went for a dong drive today. November 7, Monday A perfectly delightful day. Clara has taken two of the maids and gone out to close up the house at North Oaks. I went out before noon it was fine. I am improving. November 8, Election Day A cloudly rather raw day. Mrs. Edmund Rice with Mrs. J. B. Rice called today. Mrs. Edmunds 81st birthday. November 9, Wednesday Clear and cold today and too dusty. Mrs. Schell spent a portion of the day here and took luncheon with us. She is rather remarkable for 77 –years Clara had a pleasant evening party for Susie Clarke and the Schurmeier girls cards, Supper ect. [sic] about 25. November 10, Thursday Colder today - but seasonable. A letter from Rachel Charlotte was troubled yesterday with her head again something of the last year illness.

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November 11, Friday Clara and I went up to the Minneapolis Flower Show it is without exception the best I have ever seen anywhere. Mrs. Johnsen and Mittie Porter went with us: Mittie came home with us. Father McNulty came to luncheon. The day has been perfect. November 12, Saturday Another remarkably fine day. Clara went to Football Game with Maud. Minnesota beat Michigan I believe. November 13, Sunday Clara and Mrs. Sam. Sturgis with Maud left for New York this evening. Dorothy brought little Dorothy here this afternoon. She returns to Northcote this evening. November 14, Monday Snowed 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, Tuesday Quite cloudy weather. I went downtown with papa this a. m. Cortie better this morning. I went to the Office second time today to tell papa about a letter Dr. Hill received from Mr. [Amen?] in regard to James. Papa went East this evening. November 16, Wednesday Such a dark morning, the whole day required electric light. There will be no sight here of the moons eclipse this evening it is so dark. Sam. telegraphs Dr. Hill that he will be in Minneapolis with James Friday. Father McNulty lunched with us to day. November 17, Thursday A very dark Day. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor took luncheon with us today. We had quite a party. Louis brought in Louis Maudie and Jerome. Norman and Georgiana are here so all were at the table. November 18, Friday A very dark day. Sam. and James arrived at Dr. Hills this morning. Mrs. MccQuillan and Annabel took luncheon with us today - later I went out to Semanary [sic] and found Monsignor Oster ill. Poor old man. Chrysanthemums fine in spite of dark weather. November 19, Saturday Still dark weather. I find Monsignor Oster has been taken to the Hospital. Sam. was in for a few minutes this morning - he has gone West. James came down this afternoon looking and seeming well. A telegram from papa today. November 20, Sunday Still 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 and I went to North Oaks found all well there. Snowing as we come in at 4 p. m.

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November 21, Monday Mrs Barrows telephones today that Walter is in town from Northcote. I met with Mrs. Bird to day. The afternoon was so dark that it was discouraging. Mrs. Bunn and Louis took luncheon with us. I went to Town and Country Farm to hear Pioneer reminesence [sic] of Terretorial [sic] day Mrs. Cathcart spoke. November 22, Tuesday Charlotte went to Dellwood for the day with Norman. Katherine Abbott came and took luncheon with me. It is a very dark day and rained some. Mrs. Gilman and Mr. James Armstrong called. Walter came in to dinner. November 23, Wednesday Walter stayed here last night with Mr. Mcpherson. He goes to Northcote tonight. Louis has been painting today copying in the Gallery. Charlotte and I took luncheon at Mrs. Ramseys today met a Miss Mason. November 24, Thanksgiving Charlotte Norman Georgiana and I spent a quiet Day. After luncheon we went out to North Oaks. Louis dined with us, after dinner Uncle Phelps and Fred. came in. The day has been superb: if a day can be that. November 25, Friday Such a dark day. Not cold. Tried to find a hat present styles too much for me and Milliners dislike departures. Mr. and Mrs. Bunn called in the evening. Papa leaves Washington D. C. for home to day. November 26, Saturday Bright windy morning. The first of the Afternoon Concerts that Clara brought about was given this afternoon and was a success in every way. Papa comes home from Washington D. C. to night. Katherine Abbot came today to make a visit. November 27, Sunday A cloudy colder morning. Father McNulty seemingly not even well as usual as Father Busch assisted at Mass in some way. Papa is well took good rest today. Charlottte and Katherine went to Dellwood after luncheon. Dr. Hill and James came down this afternoon. November 28, Monday A cold day. And saddened by the sudden death at 2 p. m. of Father Ambrose McNulty. He was such a brave cheerful, humorous soul. Celebrated Mass last Sunday at 9 a. m. with such courageous Spirit. November 29, Tuesday The coldest morning this Season eleven above zero at 730 a. m. Mrs. Raguet took luncheon here today. Mrs. Prince Mrs. Morgan and Mrs. Markoe called this afternoon.

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November 30, Wednesday {Blank} December 1, Thursday A cold but beautiful morning. not as cold as yesterday. We went to Father McNultys Funeral service and to the Cemetery. Father Moynahan spoke beautifully out of a sorrowing heart, nearly one hundred priests attended. December 2, Friday I went down to St Josephs Hospital today to see dear old Monsignor Oster who is very ill, he was suffering but tried to be patient and said it would soon be over. He can not last long. December 3, Saturday Quite a mild day. After luncheon Katherine Abbot and I went up to Minneapolis to Holzemanns Toy Store. We did not find much as his toys are belated. Charlotte came in for the night to go to Mass in town in the morning. George returns tomorrow 5 p.m. December 4, Sunday A fine beautiful morning. Papa and I went out to North Oaks to luncheon at Mauds. She came home this morning from New York. Charlotte and Katherine went to concert- Mrs. Upham John and Gertrude Harris dine with us this evening. Sam. passed through in on way to Indianapolis Good Roads. December 5, Monday A fine day. Very mild. Monsignor Oster died this morning at 615 A gentle kindly faithful soul has gone back to its Maker. He left me his old silver watch. Dorothy and little Dorothy arrived back from Northcote for the rest of the winter to-day. December 6, Tuesday Katherine Abbott and Susie Clarke both leave me today – the latter going out to Dellwood to visit Charlotte. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Homer Clark called today. December 7, Wednesday Clara came home this morning. She and Bertha went to see Mary Sturgis in Albany N. Y. Monsignor Oster was buried today. Beautiful services. Dr. Markoe went to the Cemetery with me. Rachel, Ruth and Gertrude arrived tonight. All well December 8, Thursday A colder morning 6 above zero at 830 bright and beautiful. December 9, Friday This evening papa and I dined at the St. Paul at Mr. and Mrs. T Schulze invitation. The dinner on the eve of Margarets marriage to Mr. Jeremiah Millbank. It was a very pretty well appointed occasion - beautiful flowers about 84 dined.

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December 10, Saturday A pleasant winter day. The afternoon beautiful. Just such a day as we could wish for Margaret Schulze Wedding. Everything passed off well. She was indeed a lovely bride. December 11, Sunday A cold morning. After Mass we went to see Dorothy for a few minutes. Walter came to Town today. He, Dorothy Maud and Louis dine with us. Ruth, Gertrude Clara and Rachel spent the day with Charlotte at Dellwood. December 12, Monday It seems Charlotte took a sudden and severe cold yesterday. Papa left for the Coast this afternoon. Mr. Geo. B. Harris and Mr. Dean went with him. Mr. F. B. Clark dined with us this evening. I went in the morning see Margaret Schulze presents. They are numerous and beautiful. December 13, Tuesday A perfectly delightful day - busy in the forenoon doing errands. Had many callers in the afternoon to see the girls. In the evening we went to the Symphony Concert. Rachel busy all day preparing for tomorrows entertainment. December 14, Wednesday A fine day. I went to Minneapolis in forenoon. Busy all day preparing for a dinner dance this evening. 44 to dine and a dozen more to dance. Papa is progressing toward Coast and is well. December 15, Thursday A mild day. The party voted a success in every way. Walter came down from Northcote for the occasion - and looks very well. Little Dorothy came alone with Joe. to day to see her Aunts and ga-ga as she calls me. December 16, Friday This is the finest morning 22 above and so bright and sunny. Made several visits. Saw Mrs. Langborn. Ruth and {Rachel crossed out} Gertrude left for New York this evening. December 17, Saturday Another bright lovely day. All but the dust! Went out to St Lukes and further toward River - little dust in that direction. December 18, Sunday Went out to St Lukes. Father Gibbons celebrated 9 oclock Mass he did not speak. Spent a very quiet day. Clara and Annabel McQuillan went to the afternoon concert. Louis, Maud Dorothy George Finch and Egil dined with us.

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December 19. Monday This morning is so windy and dusty too dusty to be out at all - if we could but get snow! Charlotte was in to day not over her cold and rather disgruntled because Ruth and Gertrude did not let her know they protracted their stay a day. December 20, Tuesday Such a fine bright mild day but so very dusty. We are some what busy preparing for Christmas. Mrs. Ben Hersey and Mrs. Jas Armstrong called today. Mrs. Sprigg Hall was buried today from Christ Church. December 21, Wednesday A beautiful mild day. All perfect but for the dust which is causing much illness in Town. Charlotte was in today and seemed better. A letter from Mike today. Papa expect [sic] to get back tomorrow. Mauds children are better so is little Dorothy. December 22, Thursday At last some snow today and what a blessing as the dust has become a menace to health. Papa returned from the coast this noon looking well. Mary M. sent her little gifts by him. He says she looks strong and seems happy. December 23, Friday {No entry} December 24th {written on page for 12/23} The coldest morning of the Season 2 below zero at 9 a. m. much lower earlier. We had our Tree this late afternoon 445 p. m. Little Dorothy was the center of attraction. Rachel had [trimmed?]up a bed for her and she made and unmade it many times. George and Charlotte are spending the holiday with us. Norman and Georgiana are very well. December 25, Christmas Day {written on page for 12/24} Mary M. sent Papa and me Desk scissors and paper cutter. Clara gave me an Auto robe. Charlotte gave me a coverlet, Walter gave a Rosary, Dorothy an embroidered Towel, Rachel jewel Box Auntie P. – bag Maud prayer book Louis Holy Land Book Mike and Gertrude Vase Katherine Abbott marmalade Dr. Ramsey Book Disraelli Maudie plaque, Georgina Bag Mittie Porter Handkerchief case Tim Meaghen Bag, Marry Phelps Bag, Fred Phelps photo, Gertrude Phelps photo. {Following entry: on page for 12/25} A very White Christmas after all - it has been snowing nearly all day. We took luncheon at Mauds. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson and their son were there. Their tree was very pretty. We have had telegrams from Mamie, Ruth, Gertrude, Mr. Farrer, Mr. F. B. Clark and Mr. Carroll. {written on page for: Notes for 1911} From Dec 24th 1910 Gifts Visitation Convent

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Luncheon Set Good Shepherds Scapulars Flowers from Mrs. Jackson Mr. Macpherson Mr. Geo. Finch And Egil Boeckmann Cards from Mrs. Morrison Nellie Tierney, Miss Trott Geoffrey OConnell December 26, Monday Today is a legal holiday yet there seems to be considerable business doing. Mrs. Finch and George came in. Theodore Schurmeier came in for Tea. So did Mr. and Mrs. Elliott and Lou. Forepaugh. Went into see Mrs. Morrison this morning found her quite well. December 27, Tuesday This is such a dark day, thick atmosphere. Katherine Abbott and Rachel Abbott came in to hear Mrs. Hoffman play and stayed to luncheon. I went into see Mrs. Lee and came home to straighten out closets after Christmas. December 28, Wednesday A very fine Winter day - took advantage of it and made several visits. Papa is not feeling at his best. We all enjoyed last nights concert (Symphony) Mrs. Rothwell sang and sang well she had a warm reception. December 29, Thursday Colder. Another ideal winter day. At 830 a. m. 6 above, bright sunshine no wind, continued my visits went to see poor Mrs. Hardenberg who has lost sight of one eye and almost that of the other. Clara and Rachel danced at Mrs. Boeckmanns. Papa and I had a quiet evening laying out puzzle blocks. December 30, Friday This is a beautiful morning at 9 a. m. just two above zero but such bright sunshine and no wind. December 31, Saturday The last day of 1910 is mild and thawing. I made a few visits. Took a drive to the River. The girls and Maud are busy arranging nonsense for the evening party and I took myself out of the way seeing that they wished to surprise me too. Before dinner I sent greetings to all the absent and to the Thornes and to F. B. Clark. {on page for Memoranda} Mrs, Emma [Raguet?] 523 3rd. Street South Stillwater Minn.

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March 17th To Miss Jewell (Nurse) 54.00 April 27th. To Miss Tobin 100.00 Nurse (To April 26th.) {on page for January Cash} Deans 628- 5th. Ave. Feb 22nd {hash mark of 3 vertical and 2 horizontal lines} Mary M Mr. Von Glehn spoke of book by Theo. Walt Duncan of Gypsies. {last two lines circled} Pullman Pass No 101, 1910 {on page for February Cash} New York April 20th. owed Margaret 1267 on items account Pd. her 50.00. April 20th To Mrs. McQuillan to April 16th. 30.54 {on page for March Cash} May 21st To Mrs. McQuillan 20.00 on bill of 34. 60. June 4th. To Mrs. McQuillan on balance 14.60. Pd. 20.00 - 5.40 her. June 22nd. To Mrs. McQuillan to June 18th. 39.50. {on page for April Cash} June 22nd To Sarah Scratvold 25.00 To June 20th.

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{on page for June Cash} June 10th. To Mrs. Miller 20.00 3 days 3 5 6 {on page for September Cash} June 15th. Pd. Mrs. Miller 27.00 {on page for October Cash} New York Feb. 1st to Mrs. McQuillan 20.00, Feb. 17th. 1900 To Mrs. McQuillan 23.35 to date March 18th To Mrs. McQuillan 25.00. March 30th. to Mrs. Mc Quillan to Saturday March 26th - 25.15 {on page for November Cash} (Sarahs Address in the Country, Sarah Skratvold Beldennille Wis. {crossed out: 135 Smith Ave.} St. Paul) Mrs. McQuillan 559 Selby Ave. St Paul Sarah has moved to 244 Virginia Ave. {on page for December Cash} June 19th To

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Mrs. McQuillan to date and 1.50 over 35.00 Jan 20th to date 51.90 to Sarah Skrutvold Nov. 12th. to Sarah to date [exact?] 75- 15.00 {on page for Summary Cash} Ladies Art Co. H. M. Brockstedt manager. St. Louis Mo. {on blank page 849} Mrs. Miller 603 Olive Street. 624 St Paul Dec. 20th Pd. Sarah to Dec. 17th that day included 17.25 Pd. 20.00 3.75 over Dec. 21st. Pd. Mrs. Miller to date 13.00 Mary

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