Naomi's Diaries
Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1917 Diary ©
Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood
county, Ohio, continued
Naomi DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19,
1855.
Her diaries from 1911-1938, still in existence, after spending a
number of decades in the attic closet of her son Clyde,
are transcribed on these web
pages.
She was 61 years old as this
1917 diary begins.
She married John Hughes Cox
in Wood Co OH 27 April 1879. In 1914 they lived in the north part
of
Plain Township in Wood county on what is now Hannah Road.
The acreage
north of them was Middleton Township. They lived on the old
Chapman
farm. You can see the land belonging to Esther Chapman in the 1886
plat
map. The 1910 census was helpful to identify the neighbors
mentioned in
the diaries. The 1912 plat maps of Plain and Middleton townships
were also helpful showing exactly
where people lived. Some of their nearest neighbors included
the farms of Henry Goodenough, Dan
Smith, Frank Self.
Harve and Inda Everett were across the street. Wenig, Ewing,
Coen, LeGalley, Thomas, Armitage, and Householder families were
nearby.
Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox
was a farm wife and the mother of eight children in Wood
Co in
northwestern
Ohio.
She frequently refers to John
her husband, whom she calls "Pa"
and her five children living by 1911:
Ethel
(living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing;
their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild, Glenn, Donald, Dorothy, Doris and baby Ralph
(Jim's parents- Mr and Mrs Wesley Ewing, lived very near
Naomi and John Cox),
Johnny and
his wife Anna whose
parents lived in Luckey, living in Bowling Green- their little
girl was Zoe. and baby Dwight.
Ralph (R.E.) living at home as 1915 begins,
Clyde
or"C.H." with his dental practice in Toledo and wife Grace, and
John Emerson who is the youngest
grandchild as 1915 begins and
Jason and
his wife Lorena Abbott Cox who farm in Wood county
and their son Hughie. Hughie was never a well child.
Besides
calling Hughie "Babe", Naomi
sometimes refers to her
youngest grandchild as "Babe".
It is not unusual for some of the preschool grandchildren to
spend days
with
her during the school year and the older ones to spend time in the
summer. Visits to and from the extended family in the area
are
frequent. Elsewhere on these webpages is additional information
about
these folks. Notice the blue links to findagrave,
and other web sites that may be of interest within this diary.
Italics
indicate my added
notes. As you may have noticed if you've looked at earlier
years, Naomi didn't use alot of punctuation or capital letters as
she
wrote in the diary. But for this year, I am going to use periods
and
capital letters for easier reading.
1917 Diary of Naomi DeSelms Cox
Mon. Jan. 1, 1917
We've
had a very nice New Years. Jason came and took us over in the
Hupp and Lorena had a dandy good chicken dinner ready. We sure
enjoyed
it. Pa went to S.B. (School Board
meeting) this P.M.
Tues. Jan. 2, 1917
A lovely day and I did a large washing. Charlie phoned from B.G. (Bowling Green) tonight,
went to lodge with R.E. and came home with him. Pa and R.E. went to
Christie's sale. Jasons helped Fred butcher then went to sale and up
town. Alson's wife died.
Wed. Jan. 3, 1917
It hasn't been quite so nice today. R.E. and Jason hauled tile for John Opperman. We and Charlie visited them
tonight. He and R.E. went to Dunbridge.
Thurs. Jan. 4, 1917
Pa and Charlie went to Rudolph to see Mansons folks, then back past Joe Eberlys (or
is it this Joe
Eberly?) and staid to supper. Jason and R.E. hauled
up some fodder then went to B.G. I ironed and baked bread.
Fri. Jan. 5, 1917
It
has been rainy and snowed some- is getting colder again after
getting
awful soft and bad. R.E. and Charlie went over to Jasons this P.M.
and
staid for supper. Elza's were down soliciting an order.
Sat. Jan. 6, 1917
Pa
took Charlie to the car and he went to Perrysburg then on home. R.E.
got the horses shod. Jasons went up town tonight and we kept
Hugh. R.E. took the Reo up to the Garage and came back with Jasons.
Sun. Jan. 7, 1917
Its been quite nice. Jasons came over in the Haynes and took Pa to church, R.E. and I kept
Baby Hugh, then this P.M. we all drove down to Elza's awhile.
Mon. Jan. 8, 1917
Pa
had to go on the Grand Jury this A.M. Ralph took him as the car goes
so
early. I sent 3 doz. eggs; they are .42 ct. I sewed qutie a lot and
R.E. hauled out manure.
Tues. Jan. 9, 1917
R.E. took Pa up
town again then helped Jason clean up fence row and burn brush, I
baked
bread, sewed a little and tatted etc. We got 16 eggs, all laid
today.
Wed. Jan. 10, 1917
It has turned real stormy and cold. pa got through this P.M. quite
early, won't have to go back again. R.E. and Dan went up town to a Masonic doing, they're
organizing a chapter.
Thurs. Jan. 11, 1917
It read cold again. The boys sawed wood. Pa worked this P.M. in the
woods. Jason brought Hughes and Vivian (their
"girl" ie young helper) over this P.M. Lorena has such a
lame shoulder she can hardly handle him. A letter from Ethel- she
and Baby about sick.
Fri. Jan. 12, 1917
It
has snowed some all afternoon but the boys cut wood. Pa and I drove
over to Jasons awhile in the buggy. Pa and R.E. hauled up wood this
A.M.
A letter from Grace.
Sat. Jan. 13, 1917
It
has snowed all day and last night. Pa went up to Farmers Insurance
Meeting this morning. R.E. went up with Jason this P.M. then on to
Toledo and Pa came home with Jason.
Sun. Jan. 14, 1917
It was
below Zero this A.M. but is warmer tonight. Jasons to Toledo but we
kept Baby Hugh and will keep him tonight. He has been awful good
Ralph
came tonight on the car.
Mon. Jan. 15, 1917
Jason came over and helped RE. to haul some corn to Sugar Ridge then
took Hughes back with him this evening and Vivian too.
Tues. Jan. 16, 1917
Its
been quite nice but rather cold. I didn't care to wash so just
tatted
and crochet have finished Mrs. G's order of tatting. R.E. took a
load
of corn for himself and helped Jason haul two loads to Togany P.M.
Wed. Jan. 17, 1917
Rather cold again today but I washed they dried nice. I'm glad for
its real windy tonight. Jason had Roy (Johnson, Cy and Angeline's son), John O, Fred W. and Ralph help and they hauled 9 loads
of corn to Tontogany.
Thurs. Jan. 18, 1917
It
has been a rough windy day. I ironed and swept and a lot of other
work
and am awful lame tonight. Ralph has been helping Jason
Fri. Jan. 19, 1917
It
has been pleasanter today but pretty cold yet. The water lines has
froze between the tank. R.E. and Jason went up and drew their corn
checks.
Sat. Jan. 20, 1917
It has warmed up quite a bit. I've
been quite busy, sewed some besides the usual work and baking, tried
a
new recipe for bread and it's good. R.E. went to B.G.- P.M.
Sun. Jan. 21, 1917
This
has been a stormy dark day. All staid at home but R.E. went up town
tonight, it snowed drifted and sleeted the day passed quickly tho
reading and writing letters.
Mon. Jan. 22, 1917
Pa went over
to Haskins to the Meeting of the Farmers Grain Co. R.E. was at
jasons
all forenoon. Jason went to BG. this P.M. I crocheted.
Tues. Jan. 23, 1917
Elza's
came down in the sled were here for dinner, brought my order. Jason
helped Ralph cut wood and this A.M. then they went up town P.M. to
see
about his tires.
Wed. Jan. 24, 1917
It has been real nice
today but isn't thawing very fast. Dan was up quite a while. He and
Ralph went up on the St. car to some Masonic doing and will bring
our
car home.
Thurs. Jan. 25, 1917
We were going to Toledo but
t'was too cold and windy. Jason brought Hughes and Vivian over then he
and R.E. cut wood. A letter from Ethel, Nan, and Ruby.
Fri. Jan. 26, 1917
We
went to Toledo. took dinner at Ethels then went to johns awhile then
to
Clydes then back to ethels and brought the boys and Dorothy home
with
us. Doris has been real sick.
Sat. Jan. 27, 1917
It
is quite nice and pleasant. Jasons came over in the Hupp then we
went
up town in the Reo. Pa and the kiddies staid at home. R.E. staid up.
Sun. Jan. 28, 1917
Jasons
came over, Pa went to Church. R.E. went with him and to see Smith
about
the machine. Ralph took the children home this P.M. Pa and I went to
Dans tonight.
Mon. Jan. 29, 1917
It
has been awful foggy and thawed. The snow is going fast. I fried
down
my sausage and got Ethels quilt pieced out that I brought home. R.E.
was over to jasons.
Tues. Jan. 30, 1917
It's been a lovely
day. Everyone washed but me. I tied Ethels comforter and got it
hemmed.
Pa sold Old Bill to Hoffman. Then R.E. and Jason went down to Elza's
and bought a team.
Wed. Jan. 31, 1917
It has been cloudy and
dark but windy. R.E. and jason went down and brought Ralph's new
team
of Iron Gray colts. They're nice. Effie Fales phoned. She'll come
tomorrow.
Thurs. Feb. 1, 1917
Effie and little girl Helen
came this evening. Pa met them at car with Jason's car and had a
time
with it. We kept baby Hugh tonight, they and R.E. went over to Joe
Kellermeier's to a party.
Fri. Feb. 2, 1917
My but its been cold today and so windy. The Ground Hog could see
his shadow all right.
Sat. Feb. 3, 1917
I't
been cold and windy again. Pa went to S.B. Meeting. Ralph went and
staid tonight. I did usual work. Effie and I visited a good deal.
Sun. Feb. 4, 1917
My
but this is a cold stormy day. We staid in pretty close but Ralph
struck out some place, will stop and see Ralph Smith. He is sick.
Mon. Feb. 5, 1917
It
was terrible cold last night and all day. Ralph didn't get back yet.
The coal and wood is getting low. A little calf came and its ears
was
froze when Pa found it.
Tues. Feb. 6, 1917
R.E. came late
last night from Toledo. Clyde phoned that they had a baby girl this
morning. 10 lbs. Ralph went to Sugar Ridge and Dunbridge both for
coal
but couldn't get any.
Wed. Feb. 7, 1917
Pa took Effie out to
Mansons this P.M. and I went along and O I was
so glad to get back in
our own quiet little home. I would not live there in that old barn
of a
hotel. R.E. and Jason got coal at Haskins. A letter from Ethel and
Glenn. They are well.
Thurs. Feb. 8, 1917
It snowed all day,
the boys and Pa went to Charlie Freshers sale. Roy J (Johnson, Cy and Angeline's son) went along and I
kept Baby Hugh. Lorena wanted to wash some. I'm working on my crazy
work quilt. Hattie is in Okla' now.
Fri. Feb. 9, 1917
It has been awful cold all day. R.E. went over to Jasons and he
was hauling
corn for Fred Weihls. I pieced 2 blocks of my crazy quilt. Ralph and
Jasons went to Geo. Brims to a party. We kept Babe.
Sat. Feb. 10, 1917
I
kept Hugh all day, they went up town and got him on their way home,
Pa
went to an entertainment at the Normal. R.E. went to Toledo tonight.
Mary Wickham died.
Sun. Feb. 11, 1917
Another cold day, it
takes Pa nearly all the time to do the chores. Jim, Ethel and the
two
little ones came to Ewings for dinner then here for supper. Pa took
them to the car.
Mon. Feb. 12, 1917
It keeps awful cold all
the time 10 below this A.M. Ralph came last night late, he
took
Mr. G's clover-seed to him this P.M.
Lorena was sick and Jason
brought Hugh over. We'll keep him tonight.
Tues. Feb. 13, 1917
It
has moderated lots- 28 above tonight. We kept Hugh all day. Jason
came
for him tonight. Lorena is better. The boys cut wood all day. Hauled
a
load here and to Jasons. Coal is awful scarce. They had to close
B.G.
schools.
Wed. Feb. 14, 1917
This has been a busy day, it was
nice and we went to Toledo, and Pa went on to Metamora to Mary
Wickham's funeral. We got a sewing machine. Took Ethel and went to
hospital and saw new baby. Ralph and I took dinner at Annas.
Thurs. Feb. 15, 1917
I
washed and tried my new machine- made an apron. It's all right, I
believe. Dan was up to see it tonight. They want to get one. Ralph
and
Jasons went over to Orley Withrows to a party. We kept Hugh.
Fri. Feb. 16, 1917
Jasons
went to Toledo. we kept Babe all night, then Vivian came this A.M.
and
staid here with him. I ironed and baked bread. Minnie Smith came in
awhile. Jasons came and got Vivian and Babe.
Sat. Feb. 17, 1917
Its
lots warmer- has thawed very fast. The boys went to John Averys sale.
Jason helped Roy buzz wood awhile first. Pa drove Bess up town. I
did
usual work and crocheted.
Sun. Feb. 18, 1917
It is a little
colder but quite pleasant. Pa went to church. Ralph was over to
Jasons
for diner. He drove both colts round a little. They go very well
together.
Mon. Feb. 19, 1917
Rainy and sleeted some, quite disagreeable. I worked on my crazy
work. Ralph went over and helped Jason get wood ready to buzz.
Tues. Feb. 20, 1917
Ralph
went over again this A.M. to help Jason get ready for they came this
P.M. to saw for him but didn't get quite through. Pa went this P.M.
Wed. Feb. 21, 1917
It's
thawing but there's a cold wind. They hauled fodder after Jason
finished his wood. I've just tinkered round- worked at a little of
everything.
Thurs. Feb. 22, 1917
The Reading Circle held
their Anniversary at Daisy Coens tonight. Pa and I drove up. Lorena
and
Babe were here all day. Jason and Ralph hauled 4 loads of oats.
Fri. Feb. 23, 1917
Jason
and Ralph went to a Sale up toward Weston. Lorena was sick so he
brought Hugh over. I kept him, and will tonight too. It has been
quite
nice and thawed lots.
Sat. Feb. 24, 1917
R.E. hauled 2 loads
of oats and Jason hauled one and brought back a load of coal. We
will
keep Hugh awhile longer as Lorena feels pretty bad. Oats is 55 cents
now.
Sun. Feb. 25, 1917
Ralph went down to Toledo, Jason was
over says Vivian went home feeling bad, don't know when she'll be
back
so will keep Babe longer; he is so good.
Mon. Feb. 26, 1917
Jason
and Ralph went to Housholders Sale. Jason bought a clod-crusher
and
fly-nets. R.E. drove his new team of colts, then in the P.M. he went
down and paid Elza.
Tues. Feb. 27, 1917
Pa and R.E. went up
and got the fertilizer from the depot. Pa bought some potatoes; they
are $3 per b. now. I took care of Baby and crocheted. This is Jasons
5th Anniversary.
Wed. Feb. 28, 1917
I did two weeks washing
and baked bread, Pa was here to help and help take care of Babe. Its
been a fine day. The boys broke down stalks this A.M and both went
up
town this P.M. R.E. to Mr. Marwicks funeral.
Thurs. March 1, 1917
This
has been a vey nice day for the 1st of March. They cut down stalks
this
A.M. and hauled manure this P.M. I ironed and took car of Hughes.
Lorena is better and they came for him tonight.
Fri. March 2, 1917
I
sure do miss my little boy; he is so good with me. I though I'd have
to
go over and see him but couldn't, Jason came over and helped them
haul
in fodder. Harry Legalley has just got home from a big
time with the
Christies since Tuesday at Napoleon.
Sat. March 3, 1917
Its
been quite nice all day but looks a little like storm tonight. Hope
not
for we'd like to go to Toledo tomorrow. Jason and Rene went up town
and
left Hugh. They were looking for a woman to stay with them but she'd
gone.
Sun. March 4, 1917
It has been cold and windy and
snowed some so we stayed at home all day. R.E. went up town tonight
though. Mrs. Hixon died today. Jason was over a little
while.
Mon. March 5, 1917
It
has been stormy and bad, snowed quite hard last night. It's
brighter
today but cold. R.E. went over to Jasons tonight. I worked on my
crazy
quilt.
Tues. March 6, 1917
I kept Hugh so Lorena could wash.
The girl, Vivian Gander came back tonight after staying away over a
week, but Lorena told her she could get along now. The boys went to
Thorn Waughs sale. R.E. went to Toledo to a lodge doings tonight.
Wed. March 7, 1917
It
has been a rainy day. The men read or slept most of the time. Ralph
went up to dans this P.M. I made two dark aprons and crocheted some.
A
letter from ethel, Hazel changed to another place for the same Co.
Thurs. March 8, 1917
It
has been a blustery disagreeable day. The boys and Roy J. went to
the
sale near Duky Thatchers. they brought Baby Hugh over here. the
Reading
Circle met for all day at Phoebe's. Her birthday. I didn't go.
Fri. March 9, 1917
Lorena
started to Hillsdale, Mich. The boys took her to Toledo and I went
along. Jasons took dinner at Harrys (Henry Abbott, Lorena's brother) and R.E. and I
at Clydes. After
taking her to the depot they took Grace and I over to Ethels. Clyde
came for her. Ethel and I went to an entertainment. Boys went to a
show. Got home at 1 o'clock.
Sat. March 10, 1917
Warm and
thawing, thundered a little. Pa drove Bess up town this P.M. Ralph
got
chop ground at Oppermans. Lettie phoned that Belle was there and wanted
Jason to take her to Toledo.
Sun. March 11, 1917
Jason had a
little bad luck with the Hupp so didn't get back till this P.M. and
John came with him to Ed. Osborn's funeral, he was an I.O.O.F. and
R.E.
went too. Pa went to church this A.M.
Mon. March 12, 1917
Jason
came over and went up and brought out a barrel to put pork in with
the
Hupp. Pa went to Haskins and got coal. R.E. tried to plow but some
frost yet. I did a large washing.
Tues. March 13, 1917
It
snowed and blew quite hard last night. Is quite windy yet today but
doesn't storm so Jason brought his hogs over and they butchered them
this P.M. He and Ralph went up town tonight.
Wed. March 14, 1917
We
all worked pretty hard but got Jasons lard and sausage all done,
meat
salted and taken home. I cooked 2 gal. crocks full in the oven. The
boys went up town with Dan tonight, Dan and Ralph to lodge.
Thurs. March 15, 1917
The
boys went over and papered Jasons kitchen. I made the paste here.
Have
been gone all day. Don't know whether they got there or not. Pa
burned
brush in orchard and I ironed etc etc.
Fri. March 16, 1917
The
boys finished papering rather late last night. The men burned brush,
Jason didn't come over till evening. I swept and dusted up part of
the
house. It's turning colder and windy.
Sat. March 17, 1917
It
has been terrible windy and cold. It's freezing quite hard tonight.
Jason and Ralph went to Toledo tonight in the Hupp so Jason can meet
Lorena in the morning. she is coming quite early. A letter from
Ethel.
Don is not feeling well. A card from Lorena.
Sun. March 18, 1917
It
has been awful cold and stormy almost a blizzard at times. One of
them
struck Jason on his way home; couldn't see, had to lower windshield.
Lorena didn't come becaue Jason didn' phone to her that he would be
there, he will have to go again tomorrow now. He phoned to Hillsdale
today.
Mon. March 19, 1917
Jason went to Toledo this P.M. and
met Lorena. She said it snowed all day yesterday a foot deep when
she
left today. Pa took Jasons and our cream sweet; got 3 cents more for
it. Ralph commenced plowing with 3 horses. I washed and ironed.
Tues. March 20, 1917
Weather is getting fine- everybody is starting to plow. I cleaned
pantry and summer kitchen and a lot of other work.
Wed. March 21, 1917
Clydes
came down this afternoon. It was so nice- and staid to supper. Baby
Helen is so nice- will laugh now, and shows a little dimple in
one
cheek.
Thur. March 22, 1917
We are having the Community
Meeting tonight- a good crowd out, and a nice lunch. Harry
LeGalley's
straw stack burned by the barn and all fought fire till it made it
rather late and kept some away too. Sold 3 young cattle for $265.
Fri. March 23, 1917
It
has been a very bad stormy day. The men had to lay around and rest.
I
tatted and crocheted some, sent Ethel a letter and Zoe a birthday
card.
R.E. and Dan went up town to finish up a Masonic Chapter.
Sat. March 24, 1917
It's
lots beetter today so they could plow again. Pa went up town this
P.M.
Jasons and R.E. went tonight- we kept Hugh. Hazel came down to Grandma Ewings. Soldiers came home tonight.
Sun. March 25, 1917
They've
had some more excitement with that strawfire of Harry's thot the
barn
was gone. Glenn and Donald came in P.M. Those men came and took
their
other cattle.
Mon. March 26, 1917
A nice day but rather
windy, I washed and baked bread. Pa and R.E. finished putting in 5
Acres of oats A.M. Then Pa raked stalks for Jason while he plowed
and
R.E. disked. Boys are having a good time.
Tues. March 27, 1917
It
has been a very disagreeable day- snowing quite hard this A.M. Ralph
plowed though, Jason came over got fodder and seed oats. We set the
incubator.
Wed. March 28, 1917
Rather cold and windy, blowing
awful hard tonight and raining some. Glenn isn't feeling good
tonight.
They've been helping me make a braided rug. R. went with machine to
a
funeral- H. Meeker's baby. Pa helped Jason A.M. and
disked P.M.
Thurs. March 29, 1917
Florence
Legalley had a rag bee and tied two comforts. I went and had a
nice
time and dinner. It's been rather cold and windy. Ralph plowed. Pa
had
a head-ache and staid about with the boys.
Fri. March 30, 1917
I
baked and swept the house. The little boys went to Jasons this A.M.
and
to see Grandma Ewing this P.M. Don got his head hurt and is about
sick
tonight. Baby Hugh is here.
Sat. March 31, 1917
Jason and
Lorena came for Babe this evening. she is trying to clean some, it
has
been very rainy, hailed some too. The men had to quit work, Laura came
for an order. Pa went to S.B. meeting. Hard thunder tonight.
Sun. April 1, 1917
Pa
and little boys went to Church and S.S. this A.M. then we all went
to
Toledo took the boys home this P.M. It's been a very rainy day. I
staid
down. Clyde came over to Ethels for supper.
Mon. April 2, 1917
It
rained most all forenoon and part of the P.M. but Ethel went with me
over town and I got a coat and skirt. I went over to Johns this
evening. He papered front room upstairs.
Tues. April 3, 1917
I
came home this evening and brought Doris along. Ethel and Dorothy
came
to staion with us. Pa, Jason and Lorena went uptown. They took
Hughes
to Dr. Powell, for his stomach ache.
Wed. April 4, 1917
I
did a large washing. Pa went over to Jasons to see Hugh. He is
better.
R.E. hauled out manue on the potato patch. Jason helped Roy haul hay
from Bowers.
Thurs. April 5, 1917
It's
been another steady rainy day. I am glad I got my washing done,
ironed
today. Jason got the horses shod and brought Hugh over in the buggy.
Pa
went to B.G. Got see potatoes. The nursery plants cam. Sold 4 hens
.24
cent pound.
Fri. April 6, 1917
It is getting awful wet- rained hard last night. Its been cold windy
and disagreeable all day. Pa went over to see Hugh. He feels pretty
good again. R.E. was at Dans all P.M.
(April 6, 1917 United States
joined its allies-Britain, France and Russia to fight in World War
1.)
Sat. April 7, 1917
Jason
brought Lorena over to go up town with Pa and I kept Hugh. I have
been
pretty busy- am awful tired tonight. A letter from Ethel. They've
decided to remodel their house.
Sun. April 8, 1917
Clydes folks, their Aunt and Jim came down and Jasons came over for
dinner too. Jim went over to see his Mother this P.M. staid there for supper. She
is some better. They all went home after supper. Clydes brought me a
(sic)
Mon. April 9, 1917
It
has been a cold windy day. I havn't felt vey good so didn't wash but
have crocheted a little. R.E. is disking with 4 hourses. Pa went to
Jasons this afternoon.
Tues. April 10, 1917
It's been quite
pleasant. I raked the yard some. Pa has to change some tile. Went to
Haskins this A.M. Got a shovel and yard rake. A man came to fix the
drill. Jason and Hugh came tonight.
Wed. April 11, 1917
It's
been pretty windy. I washed and the clothes dried in a few minutes.
Lorena went up town and Hugh staid here. R.E. took him home tonight.
Pa
got tile at Sugar Ridge.
Thurs. April 12, 1917
Its been quite
windy and has turned colder. Pa went up to get the fertilizer this
morning. Put in his tile this P.M. Ralph plowed. Jason drilled oats
this P.M. I ironed and crocheted. Its freezing tonight.
Fri. April 13, 1917
Its
been cold and disagreeable all day. Froze quite hard last night. I
sewed and mended. Jason finished drilling his oats. Pa finished up
his
tile job. R.E. got his oats ground ready.
Sat. April 14, 1917
Pa
went up town this P.M with cream. Don't know when I try to go again
since I know they'd rather not have me as I get nervous. R.E.
finished
putting in oats.
Sun. April 15, 1917
Jason and Lorena went to Toledo and I kept Hughes. They left him all
night and went to the funeral of Clifford Abbot's babe. (Laura, daughter of James C and Nora
Baird Abbott, died in Toledo) Clydes folks and Dr Reymer (sic.
Dr Sidney S Rimer) drove down. Elza's
came too. Elliot
Eberly died.
Mon. April 16, 1917
Jasons
came this way for Babe about noon, then I went at it and washed this
afternoon. Pa and Ralph has to put in their first oats over again.
Tues. April 17, 1917
Pa and I went out to Elliot Eberly's funeral this P.M. It was
held at Joe's. We left Doris at Jasons to play with
Hugh. Ralph finished his oats this A.M.
Wed. April 18, 1917
R.E
is busy plowing on Goodenoughs. Corn is up to $2.00 per hundred now
and
they're going to haul. Pa went to Haskins and Togany to see about
it.
It has been awful warm- 85 degrees. I ironed, baked bread and
doughnuts.
Thurs. April 19, 1917
I
took off our first hatch of chicks and reset the incubator. There
are
only 43. Cut out a blue calico dress and percale apron this P.M.
Ralph
hauled 2 laods and it brought $205.40. Pa plowed 3 horses.
Fri. April 20, 1917
Ralph
hauled 2 loads again. Over $200. Pa plowed for him again with 3
horses
riding plow. We went to Hampton S.H. tonight closing entertainment
and
Community Meeting. Rained hard P.M.
Sat. April 21, 1917
Ralph
finished hauling corn, 6 loads brought $620.40 the last one was
$109.80. He went up tonight and got the checks cashed and left it in
the bank. Jasons and Woodburys went up town tonight. I kept Hugh.
Sun. April 22, 1917
Pa
and Ralph went to Toledo and took Doris to stay awhile. I didn't
feel
like going and the little chickens needed me anyway. Jasons took Si and wife to Whitehouse, then came here
after supper. We all took a ride in the Haynes to Elzas.
Mon. April 23, 1917
There
has been a cold raw wind I washed though. Pa took the cream up and
got
the potatoes we went for with English. Ralph plowed. Jason had Mr. Cole plowing for him after he and Si got
some fodder.
Tues. April 24, 1917
A
cold windy day, the boys plowed all day. Pa burned some brush and
got
up wood and got the meat up to smoking. I ironed and sat close to
the
fire when I could. I was cold.
Wed. April 25, 1917
Rained
most of the time and cold. The boys went up town in the Hupp this
A.M.
then shelled seed corn P.M. I finished a handkerchief for Hazel and
commenced a corset cover yoke.
Thurs. April 26, 1917
It was
rainy again this A.M. but cleared away enough so they could work.
Boys
plowed all day. Cole is helping Jason. Pa was over there awhile.
Rena
washed. Mrs Collier died.
Fri. April 27, 1917
It
is still cold and bad. Rena wanted to get at her cleaning so Jason
brought Hugh over. Pa went up and took the cream and did some
trading.
Sat. April 28, 1917
We
kept Hughes last night and all day. He slept with R.E. They came for
him tonight. Jason brought his meat over and hung it up to smoke. We
took ours down. Jason finished plowing for corn.
Sun. April 29, 1917
Jasons
and Ralph went to Toledo in the Haynes. Pa and I went to S.S. and
church, came home got our dinner, them went to Mrs. Collier's
funeral.
Then went in to see Elsie's twins.
Mon. April 30, 1917
It is
a little warmer this A.M. I washed but it got awful windy this
afternoon and is raining hard tonight and quite cold. Jason and Rena
took Baby to the Dr. He's not feeling very well. R.E. and Pa plowed.
Tues. May 1, 1917
Awful
windy and cold and quite wet so they couldn't work, only tinker
around
and went to the woods, cut and hauled up some. Have to keep fire
going-
its so cold. I ironed and baked.
Wed. May 2, 1917
Jason
brought Baby Hugh over and I kept him so Rena could wash as he is
feeling so bad he has to be held all the time. They came for him
tonight. Boys got hay at Sam Jewell. Pa plowed.
Thurs. May 3, 1917
Ralph and Pa plowed all day. Then R.E. and Dan went up to a Masonic
doing will have supper. I went to Florence LeGalley's to the Reading Circle this
P.M. Jasons were here awhile tonight. Hugh better.
Fri. May 4, 1917
My
but this has been a bad day- cold and awful windy, then rained hard
this P.M. Ralph finished plowing. Pa was over to Jasons all
forenoon.
I've been sick with my cold.
Sat. May 5, 1917
It's a little
better today but awful wet. R.E. and Jason towed the Hupp to
the
Garage A.M. Jason got some more medicine for Hughes. He is pretty
sick.
Pa and I went over tonight awhile. He was asleep all the time. Pa
went
to S.B. Meeting. Boys shelled corn.
Sun. May 6, 1917
Pa and Ralph went up to Rally day doings then R. went on to Toledo.
Phillie B. is very bad, has had two operations
on his head. Pa and I went to Leimgrubers tonight. Belle came to Jasons.
Mon. May 7, 1917
It
has been pretty good today, I washed but has turned rather cold and
disagreeable. It seems we'll never have spring. Pa is putting some
tile
through the orchard.
Tues. May 8, 1917
It has been bad and
rainy. They couldn't work so Jason's took Belle to Toledo and I kept
baby Hugh this P.M. They came this way and got him tonight.
Wed. May 9, 1917
Jason's came over tonight awhile. Brought their cream for Pa to take
up.
Thurs. May 10, 1917
It's
getting a little warmer, so we can use the oil stove but we don't
sweat
yet. Pa went up, took our cream and Jasons, and got chicken wire to
fix
garden fence. Jason is planting corn.
Fri. May 11, 1917
Ralph
helped Jason plant all day. I finished cleaning the upstairs. I got
100
pounds of sugar. It's so high and getting worse; it's .11 cents. I
paid
10.85.
Sat. May 12, 1917
Pa
and Ralph both planted for Jason. Got Roy's planter, and he dragged
for
them. A letter from Ethel. They have the wall done and the house
down
on it.
Sun. May 13, 1917
It's
been rather raw and cold; rained some. R.E. went to Toledo, then
Clydes
drove up here, then to Jasons for supper. Glenn and Don came with
them.
Baby Helen is a very sweet child. This is
Mothers day. Clydes brought us a bunch of carnations, they're
lovely: red, white and pink.
Mon. May 14, 1917
It
has been quite nice today. I washed and ironed. Belle came back to
Jason's. They took her up town tonight. Ralph commenced planting.
Jason
helped this A.M.
Tues. May 15, 1917
Its been very nice. R.E.
planted corn all day. Everyone is hustling the corn now. Pa went up
with the cream then went to look at some pigs and bought 7. Blanche L. came up to crochet.
Wed. May 16, 1917
Pa
has been at Jasons all day helping and he got his drilling done 1
field. the rest is check-rowed. Blanche came up again this P.M. She
is
making a yoke.
Thurs. May 17, 1917
Jason disked all day for
Ralph and he check-rowed a field for Jason which finishes up his
planting. The Community Meeting was at John Kidds. Pa and I went.
Fri. May 18, 1917
The
boys both worked on Goodenough. Jason disked. R.E. dragged A.M.
Planted P.M. Brown's brought me some 1 doz. pine-apples to
can.
Pa went over and brought Lorena and Babe over. Rained awful hard.
Sat. May 19, 1917
It's
been awful warm today. I canned 9 1/2 quarts of pines. There was
hard
thunder storm tonight. Jasons went up town and I kept Hugh. It was
raining so hard they staid there.
Sun. May 20, 1917
Jason
went over and done his chores then he and Ralph went up to look at a
ditch and Rena and Babe went along. Pa went as far as Church. I did
up
work and had dinner ready, then we all went to Toledo. Rained when
we
came home. Doris came down with us.
Mon. May 21, 1917
It has
been cold and disagreeable. they did nothing but tinker round, too
wet.
Jason went to haskins and got a doz. pineapples and cans. I sewed
some,
baked bread and crocheted.
Tues. May 22, 1917
Another dark
rainy day and cold. Rained awful hard this P.M. I got wet through
getting the little chickens under cover. Pa went to B.G.
R.E. over to Jasons. Dan and Ralph S. to Ashtabula to Franks.
Wed. May 23, 1917
It
has been a dark cold day. Afraid it will freeze. Covered things up
tonight. They fixed the pipe in the cistern pump. Pa sodded up the
yard
some. R.E. helped Jason stretch his wire fence.
Thurs. May 24, 1917
Jason
came and washed his car this A.M. Brought Hugh. They came for
him
tonight. Pa and Ralph planted potatoes this A.M. Then Pa
helped
me this P.M. We cleaned the little store-room, papered the ceiling.
R.E. cut sweet clover. Mr. Wenig was buried.
Fri. May 25, 1917
We
cleaned the living room today. The boys are dragging their corn.
R.E.
dragged 23 acres and Jason 25. Ralph went to Dans tonight. Phillie Bolander died. Letter from Ethel-
getting along fine with the house.
Sat. May 26, 1917
the boys went to a ditch sale A.M. Lorena went to Floyds
with them till evening. Then they went on to planting in P.M. they
went
up town tonight. It rained so hard here they had to stay.
Sun. May 27, 1917
It
has been a cold disagreeable week. Jasons went out to B.G. Cemetery
today. Clydes went to Luckey then over here. We kept the children
and
they called on Gernerts' new boy. Elza's came this A.M.
R.E. to Toledo.
Mon. May 28, 1917
It has rained nearly all day. I kept Hughes and Doris and the rest
went to Luckey to Phillie Bolander's funeral. I sewed some.
Tues. May 29, 1917
It has been real nice today. I washed and baked bread. Pa and I went
to cemetery. We saw a great flying machine, dirigable this A.M pass
right over here from Chicago to Akron.
Wed. May 30, 1917
We all went to Toledo, to Clydes for dinner then all went to see the
big Parade, both the show, Sells-Floto, and Patriotic. They were great.
Stopped at Ethels. They're getting on fine. Little John and Doris
came back with us.
Thurs. May 31, 1917
The
boys finished putting in Ralphs corn on Goodenoughs 10 Acres. It
reained a little several times but they kept at it. Pa took cream up
and it rained hard in B.G.
Fri. June 1, 1917
Ralph has been
cultivating his corn, but it is hardly up, on account of the sweet
clover. Little John and Doris are sure having a good time but get
tired.
Sat. June 2, 1917
The
little boys came down this A.M. and Hazel this P.M. She came right
from
work. Ralph ent down tonight and will bring some of the others in
the
morning.
Sun. June 3, 1917
The family were all at home today.
A nice time and nice day but cool this morning. Ralph brought
Ethels and Clyde brought Johns. They took pictures this P.M. Gene came tonight. Jason and Rene met her.
Baby John went home. He had a good time.
Mon. June 4, 1917
Pa
took cream. I took Doris and changed her shoes, and we went to
Gorsuch
and had my eyes tested again. The boys are going over one field of
Jasons corn. Have to plant 20 Acres over. Mr.
Dalley died.
Tues. June 5, 1917
Ralph has been helping Jason again today. It has been a little
showery but now hard till tonight here. This is Conscription
day. They had to register between 21 and 31.
(Clyde and Jason
and Ralph and Joy Cox registered)
Wed. June 6, 1917
I
washed and it was rainy and bad but got the clothes dry. Ralph finds
he
has to plant some corn over again. R.E. washed the machines- the Reo
and Haynes.
Thurs. June 7, 1917
Pa, Ralph and dan went to Mr.
Dalley's funeral. It was conducted by the Masons. It was windy and
bad
and I didn't go. I ironed and crocheted on a yoke.
Fri. June 8, 1917
Ralph planted another piece of corn over. Then cultivated on
Goodenoughs. Jason helped in the A.M with the corn. Perry came to B.G. and Ralph went and brought
him out tonight.
Sat. June 9, 1917
We
went up town this A.M. and I got my glasses. It rained all
afternoon,
was glad we went. Perry went with us. Bernice was married a week or
so
ago. (Perry's sister married
Howard Norman on May 6th)
Sun. June 10, 1917
Jasons
came over and stid to dinner and visited with Perry. Then he went
home
after this P.M. Then Clydes and Jones's came this M. (sic) Clyde thinks he'll
enlist. Clyde and Grace brought me a lovely brooch.
Mon. June 11, 1917
Jed Smith was buried this afternoon. Pa went,
a very large funeral. I cut out some sewing. Jason has sold the
Hupp.
Tue. June 12, 1917
It
has been real warm and begins to look more like growing but corn
hasn't
come good. A letter from Ethel, Glenn has had a bad boil on his
temple.
The house is nearly done.
Wed. June 13, 1917
I washed and it was awful warm till about 4. It got to raining and
just poured down. Gene came out this evening and R.E. went with
her to Jason's for supper. T'was her birthday.
Thurs. June 14, 1917
The Community Meeting was at Mattie Pettey's (Margaret Burdett Petteys)
tonight, Pa and I went and took Doris. Ralph staid at Jasons till
this
A.M it rained so hard. Jason took the Hupp up but the fellow didn't
show up.
Fri. June 15, 1917
Awful discouraging weather- cold
and rains so easy, nothing can grow. Jason saw his man. Still thinks
he'll take the Hupp. Ralph was at Jasons this P.M. Up town tonight.
Sat. June 16, 1917
The
boys have finally got to cultivating this P.M. The new tires came
from
Sears and Roebuck. Pa went up got them. A letter from Ethel. The
house
is about done. I'm crocheting my yoke. Have finished Ethel's.
Sun. June 17, 1917
We
went to Ethels; and Jasons to Harrys. Then R.E. kept the machine
there
and we came on the St. car. Jasons met us after taking Floyds home.
Awful late- 9 o'clock. The new house will be nice.
Mon. June 18, 1917
It
has been quite nice today. Wind is a little cold though. Cultivating
is
the order of the day. Pa came home with headache last night and has
been about sick all day.
Tues. June 19, 1917
Pa feels some
better; worked a little. It stormed awful hard about 5-30, thundered
and lighteninged awful, hailed. So dark had to light lamp.
Wed. June 20, 1917
It
dried off so they could cultivate again this P.M. I baked, ironed
some
and croched some. Blanch L. came to work on her yoke and I
helped her
and worked on mine.
Thurs. June 21, 1917
I finished ironing
and crocheted quite a bit on my yoke. A huckster came along and I
got
some strawberry cabbage. Pa and Ralph cultivated on
Goodenough's.
Rained tonight.
Fri. June 22, 1917
The men both cultivated
all day on Goodenough's. But it is raining hard tonight and sticks
to
it. I've crocheted some. Did usual work. Gene took Rena to Hillsdale
with her yesterday.
Sat. June 23, 1917
It has been another bad rainy day. Pa took his cream and Jasons P.M.
Albert Thomas was here most all day. Jason was
over for dinner too.
Sun. June 24, 1917
The
boys went to Toledo, left the Hupp at Dunipace's and went on the
car.
Pa and I and Doris went to Church and S.S. came home and got dinner
then up to Tillie Wrights.
Mon. June 25, 1917
Its
been quite a nice day only sprinkled once a little. I washed and
tatted
some for a handkf. Its nearly done. Pa and R. finished cultivating
20
acres on Gooden. Rena and Gene came home from Hillsdale.
Tues. June 26, 1917
Had
quite a hard rain so they couldn't cultivate but hoed some
afterward. I
baked bread and ironed and tatted. Am making a collar.
Wed. June 27, 1917
Jason
brought Hugh this A.M. She had to wash and had 2 men to cook
for.
A letter from Ethel, they're slow in finishing the house and Dorothy
has measles and Babe will now.
Thurs. June 28, 1917
The Reading Circle met at Phoebe Wilsons and organized a Red Cross
society and will meet at the School-house to work thru vacation. It
rained hard this A.M. again.
Fri. June 29, 1917
It rained awful hard last night again and it awful weet so they
can't work. Albert Thomas and Ray Ladd was here and Pa leased the place.
Jason's came this P.M. and the boys went to see a ditch.
Sat. June 30, 1917
The
boys went to a ditch sale this A.M. but didn't get it, then
cultivated
this P.M. Pa did too and Wm Johnson hoed for Ralph. I took off 34
little chicks one hen and 11 down to Dans. Clydes came down to
Jasons
tonight.
Sun. July 1, 1917
Clydes and Jasons all came over
and ate dinner then they went for a ride. The boys wanted to look at
some ditching country. Clyde staid for supper. Clyde has paid all
out
on his home.
Mon. July 2, 1917
I washed. William is working here yet. Harry LeGalley went fishing Thurs. and skipped
out to Mich. and hasn't showed up. she has quite a time alone.
Tues. July 3, 1917
Pa
went up town this A.M. with cream. They hauled in alfalfa P.M.
The children came down, Dorothy, the 2 boys and Norman Ball.
William hoed corn. Harry came tonight.
Wed. July 4, 1917
This
has been quite a nice Fourth but we staid at home and worked. The
kiddies had quite a nice time. Glenn took some pictures. Fireworks
tonight.
Thurs. July 5, 1917
Glenn and Norman went home but
the girls and Don will stay till the house is done. William is
helping
at home today so our family is quite small. Pa is cultivating.
Fri. July 6, 1917
Pa
is still cultivating, got in 5 steady days. R.E. is hoing, but
threatens rain tonight. Jason's went to Hillsdale with Gene
yesterday
but he came back late on the train. She staid.
Sat. July 7, 1917
The
boys went to another ditch sale A.M. but didn't get it. A letter
from
Ethel. She'd like to have us come down tomorrow and bring the girls
and
guess we will. Rained hard last night.
Sun. July 8, 1917
Jason
and we went to Toledo- took the girlies and brought both boys back,
its
been quite a nice day. Clydes came over. Johns were at Luckey so we
didn't see them.
Mon. July 9, 1917
R.E. cut 5 acres of hay and Pa cultivated this A.M., then he hoed
and Pa cultivated P.M. Jason helped Woodbury. The boys and I picked about half the
currents this P.M.
Tues. July 10, 1917
Not
a vey good hay day, rainy just misted this A.M. but cloudy most all
day. Men worked in corn. R.E. cut some more hay P.M. Made 15 glasses
current jell, and canned 2 qts juice. I swept, baked pies and
churned.
Boys picked the gooseberrys, cut thistles and played ball. Don's
birthday.
Wed. July 11, 1917
The men got Leimgruber's loader
and got part of the hay in but it rained toward evening. Pa took me
over to the Red Cross meeting and came for me tonight. There were 8
there. Mrs. Leimgruber was here tonight.
Thurs. July 12, 1917
Pa,
Ralph and Glenn hoed this A.M. R.E. tedded the hay this P.M.
and
Pa cultivated. I washed some and baked. Jason is cultivating at
home,
alone. Rainy this A.M.
Fri. July 13, 1917
Lorena and Gene
came home. They (the men) commenced the hay and it rained some. Went
up
town. The boys went home for their picnic. Wilson and Albert Moore called and staid to supper.
Community Meeting at Flora
Gillespie.
Sat. July 14, 1917
They
tried again to get the hay. It rained hard about 5 o'clock. Jason
cut
down 8 acres of hay A.M. R.E. went to a ditch sale. Got a job.
Sun. July 15, 1917
Pa
went to church. Jason and Lorena picked a bu. of cherries at Hoppers
this P.M. Left Hugh here. The boys came back. Glenn feels pretty
good
over the ballgame his class won at the picnic. R.E. picked some
cherries. I've pitted them.
Mon. July 16, 1917
It was nice
this A.M. and wshied and canned 8 qts. cherries, then this afternoon
it
rained awful hard. They finished our hay this A.M. not last Mon.
Jason
has 8A. hay out. They went over to get it in but couldn't. Pa and I
went up town to the church tonight.
Tues. July 17, 1917
Pa
and R.E. picked cherries this A.M. and helped with Jasons hay P.M.
Little boys have been over there all day. I pitted and canned 13 qts
cherries this P.M. Another hard thundershower about 5 this evening.
Wed. July 18, 1917
I
finished my cherries this A.M. 30 qts in all. Then went to the Red
Cross society this P.M. There were 14 there and we did well today.
All
went up town tonight.
Thurs. July 19, 1917
I ironed and am awful tired.
Fri. July 20, 1917
The numbers for drafting are being drawn today.
Gene and Rena went up to get the news and a paper. Neither one of
the boys here were drawn.
Sat. July 21, 1917
Pa
went up and paid taxes. I sent my Red Cross knitting for inspection,
has to do it over. I phoned to Clyde this A.M. and his number was
drawn.
Sun. July 22, 1917
Pa
and Donald went to S.S. and church. Glenn staid as they left. Hughes
they and Clydes and Ralph and Gene were going to spend the day at
the
river. R.E. went to Ethels last night to help paper. Came up with
them.
Mon. July 23, 1917
I
did a large washing and Pa cultivated for Jason. Then we went over
to
the school house to a Red Cross Meeting tonight. Glenn staid over to
Jasons tonight.
Tues. July 24, 1917
I did my ironing and knit
on R.C. sock. Pa cultivated for Jason again and Glenn staid over
again.
He takes care of babe and helps what he can. Don helped R.E. hoe.
Quite
warm.
Wed. July 25, 1917
Hazel came down this noon and went
over to the R.C.M. and topped at Grandma E. It reained hard while we
were there- a hard thunderstorm. Glenn went up town with Jason
tonight.
Thurs. July 26, 1917
We
pulled up the vines and picked all the peas and planted the ground
to
cabbage and turnips. I canned 7 qts of peas- an experiment.
Fri. July 27, 1917
Hazel
came and took Donald home with her tonight to attend his class
picnic
tomorrow. Jason brought Glenn and Hughes over and they staid all
day.
Gene and her fellow were out.
Sat. July 28, 1917
The weater is warm enough now and corn is growing fine. Pa and I
went up town with R.E. tonight. Glenn went with Jasons.
Sun. July 29, 1917
Jason
and Lorena went to Toledo, we kept Baby Hugh. Glenn went with them
and
came back on the St. car. The Hupp balked. They left it and went
with
Roys. Clydes brought them back. An awful warm day.
Mon. July 30, 1917
Its
been awful warm but a nice breeze. I washed and knit some. Pa cut
the
alfalfa. Jason took the Hupp up and thinks of trading it in on a new
one.
Tues. July 31, 1917
Another hot day. I ironed took the oil-stove on the porch to work.
Jason went up and bargained for a Maxwell. Glenn and Hugh came over P.M.
Wed. August 1, 1917
Jason went to Toledok got a new Maxwell car. Took us Mrs. Bradley, Mrs. Smith and me over to R.C. Meeting at S.H.
then towed Reo to the Garage for repairs. Clydes came
tonight. All went up town.
Thurs. August 2, 1917
A
little rain last night and is cooler. I did usual work, baked and
knit.
Jason's were over in their new machine. Glenn took old Fan to shop.
A
letter from Ethel and I sent one to H.
Fri. August 3, 1917
A letter from Hattie. She is running a big hotel now. The R. Cross
of North P. had a social at Chas. Legalleys tonight. I gave them a yoke
and they sold tickets and made $9.35
Sat. August 4, 1917
They
finished the first field of oats this A.M. Ralph helped Huffman
(sic)
cull clover see this P.M. and Jason took Pa up to S.B. Meeting. I
did
usual work and knit.
Sun. August 5, 1917
Jason's came over
and took us for a ride P.M. We went to the rive, had a nice time but
hurried back as it looked rainy. Donald came back with Lester.
Mon. August 6, 1917
They're
cutting oats at home here. Jasons Landlord came up and told him he
was
going to change next year. I washed and sent away some reunion
cards.
Tues. August 7, 1917
I
ironed and baked bread. Am tired. Glenn came over and they went over
to
Lesters. They broke something or would have got through. Jason feels
rather blue. They went to Toledo tonight.
Wed. August 8, 1917
Mrs. Smith and Mable
stopped and took me to the Red Cross meeting. Ralph went up town
with
Jasons tonight. Hugh staid here with Don. Glenn went, cut oats for
Jason today.
Thurs. August 9, 1917
They cut oats at Jason's today. I made me a white waist and wore it
down to Dan's tonight to the Community Meeting.
Fri. August 10, 1917
Two
letters- one from Lottie and Em and one from Ethel. Heard of quite a
bunch of babies: Bertha's, Addie's, Laura and Ruth all girls. 3mo; 1 mo
2wk; and 4 days old.
Sat. August 11, 1917
They finished the
oats on Goodenough at noon and put away the binder. Then Jason took
us
up town this P.M. Harvest Sale is about over. Pa got and took Reo
home.
Sun. August 12, 1917
The
car don't do me much good if we have got it home. Pa went to Church
this A.M. and R.E. took it this P.M. Jasons and Orley's went to
Walbridge. Boys and I kept Hugh. Ewings all went to Jims and Park.
Mon. August 13, 1917
We
had quite a nice rain. I washed then Pa took me up town. Mrs.
Bradley
went along and we got some more yarn for socks. Jason is helping
them
haul manure.
Tues. August 14, 1917
Jasons
went to Clyde's cottage on the Lake. It's Jasons birthday. Pa and
R.E.
hauled manue. Mrs. Smith came up and we knit at our Red Cross socks.
Wed. August 15, 1917
Jason
helped them all day haul manure, getting ready to thrash. The
machine
came in to Ralph Smith's tonight. Mrs. Bradley came up and wen to
R.C.
sewing with me.
Thurs. August 16, 1917
It took nearly all day
to thresh at Ralphs. Came up to Dan's about 4. I've been quite busy,
Mrs. Bradley came up a few times this P.M. to get help with her
knitting.
Fri. August 17, 1917
They finished at Dans and
pulled here after dinner and we got all through here at home over
1000
bu. Turned out fine. Gene brought Rena over and went on up town.
We're
both awful tired.
Sat. August 18, 1917
Cox Reunion and we got
to go late. We had the men for breakfast and thought we would for
dinner as they thrashed R.E. on Goodenough's but got to Leimgrubers
in
time. About 85 at Reunion.
Sun. August 19, 1917
Its been a
nice day but we've all been tired. R.E. was over to Jasons this
forenoon. Pa and I and the little boys took a little ride as far as
Waterville. Brought some ice-cream home from Haskins. Jasons came in
time to help us.
Mon. August 20, 1917
I did my washing, then
went down to Smiths awhile this P.M. Helped her with her sock.
Lorena
is sick. Gene came out. Jason took oats to H.G. for R.E. and he
helped
Harry thresh. Pa took me to Smiths then took a load to Togany.
Tues. August 21, 1917
I
ironed and baked bread. AR.E. helped Harry finish this A.M. then
helped
Huffman thrash this P.M. Jason came to help but wasn't needed so he
and
Pa went to Tontogany.
Wed. August 22, 1917
A terrible wreck
at Lime City. R.E. heard of it this A.M. at Sugar Ridge soon as it
happened. He took some oats down for Huffman. Pa went with Dans to
see
it. One man killed and several hurt.
Thurs. August 23, 1917
We
drove down this A.M. to see the awful wreck. Two other men are dead
making 3, the engine crew. We've had baby Hugh since Wed. Lorena is
better. A letter from Lottie. A dandy rain.
Fri. August 24, 1917
It's
been very cool all day and is raining again tonight. The boys went
to
their ditch job and cut weeds. I baked bread and canned 16 qts of
plums. Lorena is better.
Sat. August 25, 1917
I
canned a few more plums and Pa took some to Lorena. She canned 12
qts.
John's came down tonight. They came for Babe on their way from town.
Nothing but war.
Sun. August 26, 1917
Jasons came over and
were here with John's for dinner. Just as R.E. was ready to take
them
home, Ethel and the three little ones came.
Mon. August 27, 1917
Pa and I went up town this P.M. and took Ethel and children over to
Ewings. I took back one pair of socks and got
yarn for two more.
Tues. August 28, 1917
It
has been rainy most all day. Ethel and children went over to Mables
in
the A.M. and to Blanch's in the P.M. but the boys stopped at Grandma
E.
then on home.
Wed. August 29, 1917
Ethel went with me to the school house to Red Cross this P.M. then
on home tonight. R.E. took them in the machine. All went
Thurs. August 30, 1917
R.E.
staid at Clydes. When he got back, he and Pa and Jason went to
Napoleon
to the fair. I washed and ironed some. Has been a nice day. Mrs.
Leimgruber came.
Fri. August 31, 1917
I washed a little and
baked a cake for the social held at John LeGalleys tonight for Red
Cross. We went and took Leimgrubers along. Jason has been called for
Exam.
Sat. September 1, 1917
Feel rather tired. Did usual
work. Pa went to S.B. Meeting this P.M. R.E hauled out manure. I
kept
Hugh this evening. Its getting warmer again. Jason helped. Esther married.
Sun. September 2, 1917
Pa
went to Church and had to speed up some to get in before it rained
hard. We looked for Clydes down but it rained there this morning. Gene started home tonight. Jim came to Ewings tonight with Lesters.
Mon. September 3, 1917
Jason brought Hugh over then went up town with Pa or ice. He helped
Younkins
thrash this P.M. They came for Babe tonight. I canned some plums and
knit half a sock. R.E. finished hauling manure.
Tues. September 4, 1917
Jim
went home this evening. Jason got about half done thrashing this
P.M.
I've had Hugh here all day and tonight. It is pretty cool.
Wed. September 5, 1917
Jasons finished thrashing before noon and they worked awhile at Roys
but rained them out. They went up town and stopped on the way back
for
Hugh. It threatened awful.
Thurs. September 6, 1917
Its been quite nice all day. I washed and ironed some. Some threshed
this P.M. but Liss
wouldn't let them. Thot the oats too wet.
Fri. September 7, 1917
R.E. helped Roy and Fred Weihl till it rained again and Pa helped
Liss C. They got to Johnstons and it rained. It is just awful
tonight. Community meeting at Lester
Coles. Jason was called to be examined A.M. Letter from Ethel.
Sat. September 8, 1917
It
is quite nice since the awful rain last night. Jason was over, says
he
passed a good Exam, so did Clyde 100%. Jason went down and saw him.
I
put down some corn.
Sun. September 9, 1917
It has been nice
again today and now is raining tonight. It seems the people can't
get
their thrashing done. Pa, Ralph and I went to the Fair Ground this
P.M.
Quite a crowd round there.
Mon. September 10, 1917
It has
turned awful cool. They're afraid of frost tonight. Ralph helped
Fred
Weihl thrash and Pa helped Johnston all day. Jason's man commenced
work
today. They went up and filed the exemption claim. Jasons went up
town
tonight. We kept Hugh.
Tues. September 11, 1917
I ironed, baked and did a little getting ready for the fair. Clydes
folks came tonight to tend. R.E. helped John Opperman thrash all day. Jason hauled
some passengers- made 1.75.
Wed. September 12, 1917
It
was a big day. The Pageant was a drawing card. They fed about 440
people for dinner at the hall. Clydes went to Jasons to supper then
here all night. Jason made $8.35
Thurs. September 13, 1917
An
awful crowd today. Fed about 730 for dinner. Uncle Charlies were
down
and all of Mansons. Clydes went home this A.M. Jason made over $13.
R.E. a few $ 5 or 6.
Fri. September 14, 1917
Jason made $15 today. We took Lorena with us. Didn't get there till
nearly noon. Ate our dinner before going in. The calf Charlies
LeGalley gave the R.C. brought $100. John
Kidd got it.
Sat. September 15, 1917
Pa and Ralph both helped Claude Powers
thrash today. I felt rather tired. Jason came over and washed his
machine. R.E. washed ours. I got a letter from Ethel. Jim and Doris
not
very well.
Sun. September 16, 1917
Pa went to Church this
morning. Clydes and Jones's came up this afternoon. They got some
tomatoes and eggs to take back, it is rather cool tonight.
Mon. September 17, 1917
Pa
got a little more corn. I salted 2 gal. down. Makes 5 gal. in all.
Jason brought Hugh over and went up to the ditche A.M. We went up
town.
Mrs. Bradley went and we each took two pair of socks. Got more yarn.
R.E. thrashed at Woods.
Tues. September 18, 1917
I kept
Hughes all day. I washed, baked bread, and knit quite a good deal.
Pa
went up and helped on the ditch. R.E. thrashed at Woods, then took
team
up P.M.
Wed. September 19, 1917
Pa and I went up to Manson
then I stopped at the Red Cross meeting. I stopped in town and got
some
yarn to knit some for Company H for Joy Cox (Manson's son). Manley Snyder helps the boys.
Thurs. September 20, 1917
Pa threshed in Jasons place on the Twining farm. I made 18 glasses of grape jell
and canned 7 qts of juice and knit a sock.
Fri. September 21, 1917
Pa
went over and brought Rena and babe over. She went back to have
supper
ready and babe staid all night I ironed and knit. Roy Johnson helped
today and Manley too.
Sat. September 22, 1917
Roy only helped till noon. His Uncle John Armitage
was buried. Pa went up and took his place. Snyder is help any more.
I
did usual work and baked. Took care of Hugh. Knit nearly a sock.
Knit 4
sock this week.
Sun. September 23, 1917
Pa and I took Bradleys folks and went to Toledo- we to Johns for
dinner and they to Mays. A lovely day and had a good time.
Stopped to Ethels awahile. Clyde went to Church and stopped Johns. E.
Withrow had accident.
Mon. September 24, 1917
Lorena
is sick today so we went over and brought Hugh over Jason had to go
on
the job. She thought she'd be all right tonight. I washed. Pa is
cutting clover seed.
Tues. September 25, 1917
Lorena is quite sick. Had the Dr. there last night and this evening
again. He got Vivian Gander to come. I'll keep Hugh till she
is better.
Wed. September 26, 1917
The Dr. says now Lorena has typhoid fever. Jason sent a telegram for
her mother to come. Clydes came tonight. They
and R.E. went up got her some ice cream.
Thurs. September 27, 1917
Clydes staid and went home this A.M. It rained quite hard this P.M.
Mrs.
Abbott came this morning. Jason met her in Toledo. Pa cut the
alfalfa A.M.
Fri. September 28, 1917
We went over to Jasons this A.M. Lorena is getting along well
only her mouth is awful sore. Mr. and Mrs. Will Eberly and Tillie Wright came this P.M.
Sat. September 29, 1917
Glenn and Donald came this A.M. and Clydes folks came tonight. They
brought Lorena a lovely bunch of gladiolas.
Sun. September 30, 1917
Co.
H boys left B.G. this A.M. Clyde, Grace and Ralph went
up
to see them off. The town was just full of people. Clyde went and
treated Rena's teeth this A.M. All went home tonight. Elzas
came P.M.
Mon. October 1, 1917
We
took Babe and went up town and Ms. Bradley went with us. I took up 3
pairs of socks and she took 2 pairs. We didn't take any more yarn
this
time. Rena is better.
Tues. October 2, 1917
I
sent for some yarn to Sears and Roe. I did a little washing and
ironing, baked and commenced a sweater. Rena's fever seems to be
about
all gone.
Wed. October 3, 1917
The boys finished their ditch
job, brought their team and everything home just in time for its
getting rainy and bad. Pa worked round here A.M. and cut corn P.M.
Thurs. October 4, 1917
R.E.
took the man out to accept the ditch this P.M. It was O.K. so they
got
their checks $214. Pa went to Togany to get coal but couldn't. We
went
to Jasons tonight. Rena is better. Rained hard tonight.
Fri. October 5, 1917
It
has been rainy and rather bad and Ralph went up town this P.M.
He
kept Hughes tonight while we went to Community Meeting tonight. Mrs.
Armitage died.
Sat. October 6, 1917
Ralph set up the corn he
cut yesterday and cutting some with machine. Pa went to S.B. Meeting
this P.M. and got me some peaches to can. I did usual work. Hugh was
more fussy than usual.
Sun. October 7, 1917
Pa went to Mrs.
Tom Armitage's funeral. Jason went with his machine. Chester came
over
awhile. Floyds were at Jasons. Jims came to Blanches and came over.
Clydes and Johns came for a little while too.
Mon. October 8, 1917
I
canned a bu. of peaches 17 quarts. Pa and Ralph are cutting corn by
hand, getting the field ready for the machine. Jason is using it
today.
Mrs. Bradley came for her yarn we went to Sears and Roebuck for
some.
Got 2 bu. tomatoes from Harry LeGalley.
Tues. October 9, 1917
I
canned 21 quarts tomatoes making 26 in all. Will put the rest in
catsup
and butter. Jason is shocking his corn and Ralph and Pa are using
the
machine. Jason brought his team at noon and they finished this P.M.
Wed. October 10, 1917
I
did quite a large washing and ironed some. The men shocked their
corn
but didn't get it all tied up. A letter from Ruby; all are well;
Jesse
had to go to the war. Lettie came and helped Rena and her mother can
tomatoes.
Thurs. October 11, 1917
I made my catsup and canned
some grapes. Rena and her Mother canned a bushel of peaches. She is
round but is weak yet. They hulled clover-seed this P.M. turned out
good. It's raining tonight.
Fri. October 12, 1917
We got up
and found it snowing to beat all. The ground was covered, so they
put
up the big stove now, it is 3 inches deep this A.M. Most of it went
off
by night. Still is pretty cold.
Sat. October 13, 1917
It came
off quite nice. Jasons took Mrs. Abbott to Floyds. Lorena is feeling
so
much better she went along. I did my tomato butter, baked and
ironed.
Am tired.
Sun. October 14, 1917
Jason and Lorena came over
here this afternoon. Babe is delighted to see them but didn't cry
when
they went away. Pa went up and heard the new preacher, Mr Powd. (could this be Powell?)
Mon. October 15, 1917
It
has been nice but I didn't try to wash; only knit and crocheted
some.
Ralph went to some Masonic doings at Pemberville tonight. Shull and
Powell came P.M.
Tues. October 16, 1917
A lovely day. I washed, baked bread and cleaned my bedroom. Pa was
here all forenoon and helped some. R.E. helped Ewings thrash.
Wed. October 17, 1917
We
took baby Hugh home this forenoon, then I went to the Red Cross
meeting
this P.M. Mrs. Bradley and Daisy Coen went with me. A letter from Ethel.
Thurs. October 18, 1917
Ralph,
Jason and his man each hauled a big load of cinders put in the lane,
then R.E. rolled it. Jason and Rene and Mother all went up town this
P.M. Its raining hard tonight.
Fri. October 19, 1917
Ethel
and Jim came down today all by themselves. Hazel took care of the
kiddies. R.E. took them back, we drove Bess over to Maines to
Community
Meeting tonight.
Sat. October 20, 1917
Pa went out to Uncle
Charlies this A.M. Ralph is plowing. I've felt very tired and
good for
nothing; havn't done much. Jason commenced hauling beets for Asmus.
Sun. October 21, 1917
Ralph and I went out to Charlies and Pa came home with us and Hulda came back with us for a visit. It's been
raw and cold. We had a nice visit.
Mon. October 22, 1917
Pa
and Ralph dug the potatoes about 10 bu. I've knit and Hulda
crocheted;
we visited a good deal. Jason and Rena came over tonight. Hugh was
glad
to get back.
Tues. October 23, 1917
It's been a bad rainy
day. I swept and dusted, baked cookies etc. Ralph and Hulda went up
town then over to Jasons tonight. He came home then back for the
eveing.
Wed. October 24, 1917
Jason
took Lorena, her mother, Lettie, and Chester to Toledo. Lorena to
get
her teeth fixed and her Mother to go home. R.E. and Hulda went down
tonight all went to show. Hugh staid here. R.E. took us to Red
Cross.
Thurs. October 25, 1917
Charlies
folks all came down today and Hulda went back with them. Jasons were
over too and we had a nice day. Weather begins to look better- fine
today.
Fri. October 26, 1917
Pa and I and Mrs. Bradley went to
Toledo and it turned out awful bad, rain and wind tore top of
machine
awful bad. Ralph got his notice to be examined. John is about sick.
Had
to come home.
Sat. October 27, 1917
Pa, Ralph and I went up
town and it rained all the way home and the top of car awful bad.
They
tried to get a new one. R.E. went to Toledo. Jasons went town P.M.
Got
peaches.
Sun. October 28, 1917
It has been nice all day but
tonight there is an awful thunder-storm. Pa went up to church this
A.M.
I had Hugh all night. They got him and went to Floyds this morning.
Mon. October 29, 1917
It
rained nearly all night and all day now. Tonight has turned cold and
windy. I have knit quite a bit. Ralph hasn't come home yet it was so
bad. Dan was up.
Tues. October 30, 1917
It hs been snowy and
wintry all day; the third snow we've had already now. Tonight it's
freezing quite hard even in summer kitchen. Ralph came last night.
Wed. October 31, 1917
It
has been so wintry and cold and snowed most all afternoon real hard
tonight so the ground and trees are white. R.E. plosed this A.M. and
husked P.M. I went to R.C. It has been the coldest stormiest October
we have ever seen 4
snow storms.
Thurs. November 1, 1917
The
snow was 4 inches deep this morning and hung on the trees most all
day.
Lorena went to Letties to get a dress fixed. R.E. had to be
examined.
He passed. Got top for car.
Fri. November 2, 1917
Ralph
filed his claim for Exemption this A.M. Pa and Dan went up to sign
affidavits. He and Pa husked some shock corn this P.M. Pa and I went
to
Community meeting tonight at Florys.
Sat. November 3, 1917
Pa
went up to S.B. Meeting and Mr and Mrs Bradley went along. Hazel and
Dorothy came down. Jasons went up town and I kept Babe, Ralph hauled
Goodenough's corn to Togany.
Sun. November 4, 1917
Rally and
Communion day. Pa and I went up. Hazel and Dorothy went over to
Ewings
with us. Mr and Mrs. Reider came down this P.M. Jason and Rena went
to
Toledo and took the girls home. I kept Baby Hugh.
Mon. November 5, 1917
We
kept Hugh all night and today so she could wash her first washing
since
she was sick as Lettie was sick and Katherine has blood
poison. Jason
hauled beets. I washed, Pa and R.E. turned clover.
Tues. November 6, 1917
Lorena
came over then Jason came for her and Babe this P.M. He gave up his
beet-hauling. R.E. had to be on the Election Board all day. Pa
picked
some apples.
Wed. November 7, 1917
Pa and Ralph husked shock
and piled it on the ground. I went to the Red Cross meeting this
P.M.
Grace phoned down. The men are getting ready to hull clover seed.
Thurs. November 8, 1917
Ralph's
man, Pete Apger, came this forenoon. I've been ironing and knitting.
Have finished to pairs for Ralph and started some for Pa. and am
changing my hug me-tight.
Fri. November 9, 1917
It has been
fine all this week and they are getting at the husking pretty well
now,
but the hullers came this afternoon late and didn't get through. Had
6
for supper myself besides.
Sat. November 10, 1917
The hullers
were here for dinner. 9 without myself, then they hulled Huffman's
out
and then Pa and I went up town. Didn't have time to do anything but
run
in and get my yarn. I kept Hugh tonight.
Sun. November 11, 1917
R.E.,
Pa and I went down to Clydes today. It has been quite nice. Clyde,
Mr.
Jones were out to Sylvania; got a new robe. They are getting in
Electric lights.
Mon. November 12, 1917
It has been an awful damp cloudy foggy day. I washed but didn't get
the clothes dry. Hung them under the porch and round stove. Mr. Apger didn't come
back.
Tues. November 13, 1917
Ralph
got his returns from the District Board and is refused his claim so
will have to go unless it carries it up and he don't think it'll do
any
good. Pete came back.
Wed. November 14, 1917
A very nice day,
I did a little house cleaning up stairs and washed windows and swept
in
sitting room and ironed some. Jason went to Hillsdale to see about
selling corn. We had an extra man.
Thurs. November 15, 1917
Its
been cloudy and damp all day. The corn is awful wet and bad. They're
afraid it will spoil. Some are not husking. Jason can sell his corn but can't get
a car to ship it in.
Fri. November 16, 1917
I had the extra man again for dinner and supper besides Pete. The
Community Meeting was at Ewings tonight. Pa and I went over.
Sat. November 17, 1917
A
letter from Ethel. She wrote so good about Ralph going away, she
knows
how we feel. Clydes folks came down tonight too. I was so glad. R.E.
got his card to be ready.
Sun. November 18, 1917
Clyde
and Ralph went up town to see about getting a little extension of
time
as it seems awful to be sent away like this and leave his corn and
everything. Jasons have them for supper.
Mon. November 19, 1917
Ralph
went up and made another try at exemption, took Pa, Dan and Harry to
sign some papers. I washed and washed some windows and got quite a
start on Ralphs sweater.
Tues. November 20, 1917
Ethel came
this morning and Doris. Ralph took them home tonight and took his
clover-seed to sell in the A.M. The pumper helped again this P.M.
Wed. November 21, 1917
It
turned out rainy this afternoon so Pa took me over to the Red Cross
meeting. Most of them brought their dinners and staid all day. R.E.
came home about noon, helped Jason about loading his car with corn.
Thurs. November 22, 1917
Pa
went to Toledo- a funeral- Willie Dupoy got killed Tues. morning by an
engine; he was an Engineer. It has been cold and disagreeable today.
Snowed a little. Pete didn't come back. R.E. husked alone.
Fri. November 23, 1917
It's
been a windy bad day; snowed a little. Pete came back and husked
along
this A.M. Pa and Ralph cut wood then P.M. Ralph, Pete, Chester and
pumper husked. Lorena was here for dinner. Pa took her up town.
Sat. November 24, 1917
Pa
and I went up town, Jasons came as we were just ready and Pa said
we'd
go with them and save gas but it made it crowded as we'd asked Mrs.
Bradley to go with us. it was too bad. I'll not ask anyone again.
Sun. November 25, 1917
It
has been cold and rather stormy. Snowed quite hard sometimes. Pa
went
to Church and R.E. down to Toledo. I kept close to the fire.
Mon. November 26, 1917
It
was real cold this A.M. with some snow. Pete went out to husk shock
corn while they were getting the wagon fixed but he got cold or
tired
and left. The pumper helps every afternoon.
Tues. November 27, 1917
Jason
got home last night from Mich. He is well satisfied with his car
load
of corn, his share brought him $508.00. They killed a pig this A.M.
Jasons went up town first. He took part of it.
Wed. November 28, 1917
It
has been a foggy damp day. Pa wasn't so very well but helped R.E.
quite
a bit as he was along. The pumper didn't come. Went to McKee's funeral.
I rendered the lard in the house.
Thurs. November 29, 1917
Pa
and Ralph husked along all day again. Major, one of Ralph's grays
got
sick this P.M. Had the Dr. out tonight, and R.E. is giving medicine
tonight. Rather a gloomy Thanksgiving.
Fri. November 30, 1917
The
pumper came to help this P.M. but the car came and Jason got a
letter
saying they wanted another load of corn at once so they all got bust
and hauled out 3 big loads.
Sat. December 1, 1917
They
finished filling the car and got it off this P.M. Rob L, Ralph and Dan
Smith and R.E. each hauled a load for Ralph and Fred W, Woodbury and
Jason's two teams hauled for Jason. Pa got a load of coal, salt.
R.E.
went to Toledo with the car.
Sun. December 2, 1917
Ethel
wanted us all to come there so R.E. staid down and we went with
Jasons.
It was a fine day and we had a good time and a good dinner. Jim and
John had to work till about 3. Eggs are 50 cents.
Mon. December 3, 1917
R.E.
staid down to get the car of corn started on or know it would be,
got
home P.M. Then Jason went tonight to see to it when it got there.
Ralph
took car up tonight for repair. Will bring the Maxwell back.
Tues. December 4, 1917
Jason
got home late tonight when Ralph came home from lodge. He got along
O.K. and brought back the check. Jason has 3 men husking.
Wed. December 5, 1917
John
Opperman helped and the 4 husked 3 Acres. Finished the yellow corn
on
H.Gs. Jason went up and drew the money. Quite a few would like him
to
sell their corn for them if he'll do it without any pay.
Thurs. December 6, 1917
There
was about an inch of snow this A.M. and they didn't try to husk till
this P.M the pumper came and he and Ralph did. Jason went up for
coal,
couldn't get any.
Fri. December 7, 1917
It hasn't been so
cold but too bad for Pa to try to husk. R.E. husked this P.M. Jason
brought Hughes over yesterday and they came for him tonight.
Community
Meeting at Ray
LeGalleys.
Sat. December 8, 1917
It was
snowing a little this A.M. then turned into a real blizzard before
night. Glenn and Donald came quite early. R.E. went to Toledo P.M. A
letter from Floyds, Perry has small pox.
Sun. December 9, 1917
It
has been cold all day at Zero but not so stormy. Jasons came over.
He
started to the car for 3-16 with the boys but the road was blocked,
so
took them home and will take them to the other road for the 5-16.
Mon. December 10, 1917
Another
awful cold day. Ralph didn't come. Edith Cox phoned that they were
expecting Beulah and she could not come there now. They
couldn't meet
her. Wanted R. to meet her.
Tues. December 11, 1917
It hs
warmed up a little tonight. I havn't done much. Pa chored round and
got
up a little fodder. R.E. phoned from B.G. that Beulah didn't come.
Wed. December 12, 1917
I
went over to an all day Red Cross Meeting. We had quite a nice crowd
out and got a lot done. It keeps pretty cold yet. A tomato man was
here. Ralph signed up for some.
Thurs. December 13, 1917
It
has snowed nearly all day. It's getting quite deep. Jason and Lorena
went to left their car in town and took the St. car down and brought
the Haynes back. Chester came back.
Fri. December 14, 1917
A
car came for the boys to load with corn. They got 3 loads ready and
got
word they couldn't have it. Pa and I and Lorena went up town P.M. "Dad"
Reed died today. R.E. gave me $13.00.
Sat. December 15, 1917
It
has been an awful cold, stormy week. 19 below Zero this A.M. Ice and
snow hangs on the trees and its very pretty. The boys went up town
this
P.M. then Jasons went tonight. I kept Hughes.
Sun. December 16, 1917
It
has moderated quite a bit. The trees have cleared up of ice. Jason's
went to Toledo. we kept Babe all night and today. R.E. went up town
and
we've been alone.
Mon. December 17, 1917
R.E. sat up at
Reeds home. He and Willis Camthen went to the funeral this P.M. Odd
Fellows funeral. I kept Baby Hugh all day. Jason came for him
tonight.
then he and Ralph took the Maxwell up town.
Tues. December 18, 1917
I
did a two weeks washing. It has warmed up quite a bit. Is thawing
fast.
A car came last night for the boys and they have been filling it.
Jason
went up with R.E. tonight to get the Maxwell.
Wed. December 19, 1917
They
finished the car. Jake Ross put in 2 loads. Jason went to Maumee to
get
the car billed and started. A letter from Ethel and Baby Ralph has
chicken pox. Pa helped husk awhile at Jasons to finish a field
put in car.
Thurs. December 20, 1917
I've been alone all day,
all husked over to Jasons. He has sale for some soft corn and has a
car
ordered so they're anxious to get it husked. Mr. Ewing's sale, a
large
crowd they said.
Fri. December 21, 1917
Pa and I went up town
this P.M. Mrs. Bradley went with us. Ralph and Jasons went up
tonight.
I kept Hugh. They husked corn at Jason s all day. Pa helped this
A.M.
Sat. December 22, 1917
I
had quite a surprise this A.M. when Coen's van drove up with a
new
dining table and 6 chairs to match and a sewing chair table was
given
by the children. It's a dandy one.
Sun. December 23, 1917
The
children came home and helped to initiate the new table. Jim had to
work and John and Baby Helen were both sick. All went home but Ethel
and little ones. R.E. gave me a fountain pen. Didn't have a tree but
exchanged presents.
Mon. December 24, 1917
Ethel and children
have been here and I have Hughie. Jason and Lorena went to Michigan
last night and took Johns home. And Clydes went early on account of
the
children. Hazel went with them. Jasons car came for his corn.
Tues. December 25, 1917
It
has been a nice Xmas but snow is about all gone. Ethel and kiddies
went
over to Ewings. Then they and Jim stopped here and had supper.
Jasons
came tonight. Jasons horse is very sick. Had Dr. out.
Wed. December 26, 1917
Its been a very nice day. The boys are filling their car. Old Fat,
the horse, is better. Glenn and Donald staid down this week.
Thurs. December 27, 1917
Mr.
Cole and Chester came over and helped husk on Goodenoughs. Got
nearly
done. Jason went to Maumee and billed the car, and to Bowling Green
and
cashed check for the other car over $800.
Friday. December 28, 1917
Mr.
Cole, Chester and Jason came over and helped Ralph finish on
Goodenoughs this A.M. then they all went to B.G. this P.M. (but
Chester
to attend to the Questionaires. Jasons and Ralph
Sat. December 29, 1917
It's
awful cold yet. R.E. and Jason went to Maumee to see about getting
cars
for corn. Jason got a letter saying they want all they can get. Pa
got
up wood and fodder.
Sun. December 30, 1917
It was 4 below
this A.M. but warmed up a little. It keeps the men busy with the
chores. Have to carry all the water as the pipes froze up. We've
been
home all day. Pa went down to Dans tonight. Jason to car to Togany
Gills. The boys have popped corn etc.
Mon. December 31, 1917
R.E.
went up town this A.M. with the machine and got 1200 lbs. of coal.
Had
to go quick or it would all be gone. It's so hard to get. I've been
knitting R.C. socks today. Little boys knits.
Note: Odds are that there are
a few bad links, mistakes, etc, here. Please let me know if you
catch any, or if
you would like to see some links added let me know.
Thank you. Click here to read Naomi's
1918 diary.
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corrections, or make connections, the entries are corrected or
clarified and uploaded to internet, replacing the older
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