The 1894 Diary of Wilbert S. Myers, Miami, Saline, MO
1894
The Diary of W. S. Myers
Miami, Saline, MO
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�Dear Wib, May you do nothing in the coming year that you will be ashamed to record
on these pages."
Pete
(12/23/93)
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Mon., Jan. 1, 1894
(This diary was given me by �Pete,� (Elbert Dunlap) as a Christmas present.) Lovely day. Today has been somewhat of a busy day with us. Emma was in the Store today (this morning). She goes back to her school at Wakenda this eve, which commences again on tomorrow. She only has three-more-months. I sent her over this eve, just before she left, a nice box of raisins, the finest I think I ever saw. The young people of Miami hold a week of prayer this week, commencing tonight at the Methodist Church. Geo. Taylor leads it tonight. We had quite a nice crowd out. The subject was, �New Year�s Resolutions.� I wrote Emma a few lines tonight.
Tue., Jan. 2.
Pretty day. I put away our Christmas goods today. Trade has been awful dull. I got a sweet little note from Emma this morning. I mailed her a letter this evening. I hope and trust she will soon be well. She was perfectly well when she left last eve. I wrote her a letter tonight. I attended the Prayer Meeting tonight at the Baptist Church. The leader was Landora Dick. Subject: �The Past Year.�
Wed., Jan. 3.
Gloomy. I packed a box of one-dozen turkeys this morning. Added a few lines to Emma Wheeler this eve before I mailed it. The Dr. came home today at noon.....said she was much better. Dr. Cunningham is going to bring her home tomorrow at noon, if she can come. Mr. Jeter took a ride out to Mr. Jno. Snelling�s this eve, to see a man. Took invoice of boots and shoes we had on hand this eve. I found that we had 1,885 pair. Will Andrews has got �la grippe.� I went down to our young peoples prayer meeting tonight at the Christian Church. Subject: �Christian Union.� Leader: Neve M. Ireland. Wrote to Elbert and sent him a dollar for this diary.
............................................................................................................. Pictured, above, is the room of Wilbert S. Myers, which was above G. T. Taylor's Dry Goods Store. Note the photos of his father and mother, Isaac Myers and Margaret Ann Whitmore, respectively, hanging on the wall.
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Thurs., Jan. 4.
Birthday.......Robert Simpson Myers, b. 1860; d. 1892. I received a note from Emma at Wakenda this morning. She came home today, at noon....sick. She wrote me a note and sent it over this eve by Miss Ruth. I put out a remnant counter this eve, of 70-pieces. Mailed Elbert a letter this a.m., with $1.00 in it to pay for this diary. I wrote Emma a few lines this eve and sent it over to her just before I went to supper. I went to the Young People�s Prayer Meeting tonight, which was at the Baptist Church. Subject: �Search the Scriptures.� Leader: Clem L. Watson. We had a good crowd out and a good meeting. Wrote Emma a few lines tonight that I will send to her on tomorrow sometime.
Fri., Jan. 5.
Cloudy and pretty. We have not been very busy today. Miss Ruth came up and brought me a note from Miss Emma this a.m. I sent her one over this eve. There is a party out at Sibley�s tonight (John and Fred�s). I was very sorry that I didn�t get to go, but on account of the Prayer Meeting I thought best not to go. Lots of the girls didn�t get to go on that account. I went down to our Meeting tonight, which was at the Christian Church. Subject: �Missionary Work.� Leader: Miss Mary Shelton. We had a good meeting and a big crowd. I wrote a few lines to Emma tonight that I will send over tomorrow morning.
Sat., Jan. 6.
Bright and pretty. I sent my note to Emma over this morning, by Syd Wheeler. He also gave me one from her, in exchange. I gave Syd a book by �Hoyle� today, a book of all games. Trade has been very dull today. No one in town, hardly. Rev. Wilson, the new Christian preacher, came this morning to take Bro. Nickerson�s place. I went down to our Young People�s Meeting tonight, at the Methodist Church. Subject: �Consecration.� Leader: Miss Jeanie Leftwich. Tonight closed our Meeting. The Methodist�s commence a protracted meeting here tomorrow.
Sun., Jan. 7.
Birthdays: Daisy Duggins - 1873. Mary Haynie - 1871.
I got up this morning at 10-minutes after 8 o�clock, washed and dressed, made up my bed, and dressed it clean. Straightened up my room, got ready and went over to see Miss Emma Wheeler from 10 �til noon. I had not seen her since she had gotten home, which was on Thursday, at noon. After having gotten my dinner and dried the dishes and set the table for Rettie, I came down to the Store and wrote a letter to Lina and Hallie this eve. I took a walk down to the graveyard this eve....also a walk up to Carpenter�s corner. Then I went down to see Lem and Mary, came back as far as the Baptist Church with Rettie, then came down to Beck�s and got oysters. Then, at 6 o�clock, I went over to see Emma and stayed until 9:05 o�clock. She is getting along nicely now.
Mon., Jan. 8.
Pretty day. Trade dull. Got in a new lot of Spring-hats (25 boxes). Mr. Burnside�s �smoke-house� burned down this eve. Miss Ruth was uptown this eve and came in and brought me a note from Miss Emma. �Dr. Cody,� the eye-doctor from Marshall came over today to stay a few days with us. I marked and stenciled the hats and put them away this eve. The Methodists commenced a Meeting here yesterday. I went down to Church tonight. We had League Meeting after Church was over. We had a good meeting and a very nice little crowd. I walked over home with Miss Emma after it was over, but did not go in.
Tue., Jan. 9.
I got up this a.m. at 6:15 o�clock.....helped to clean out and dusted down my cornice before breakfast. Emptied a six-drawer spool-cotton cabinet that we sold to Sam Grady today. Cleaned out front window and washed back window this eve. Trade dull, but a lovely day. The Methodists are having morning meetings at 10 o�clock. I went down to the Methodist Meeting tonight. Syd Taylor, who went home with Miss Ruth from Church, said that Emma expected me over tonight, and also looked for me. He also brought me a note from her. I was very much surprised for I did not understand it to be that way, or I would undoubtedly have been there. �I� can�t count for it.....
Wed., Jan. 10.
Lovely day. I sent Emma a note this morning in regard to last night. Mr. Jno. Burns is very sick at home. I received another note from Emma this a.m., and answered same this a.m. I will go over tonight. We got in seven nice-dressed-turkeys this eve. Trade has been quiet this day. I commenced on a new wallpaper book this evening...out-and-out. I went over to see Emma this eve at 7 o�clock, and remained until 10 o�clock. We made things all OK as to last night. I spent a very pleasant night, or eve, rather. Ahem!!!!
Thurs., Jan. 11.
Dusty, but lovely. One year ago today.....Jacob Greenabaum shot himself. Trade dull. I made two wallpaper books today, one for remnants and one for samples of stock. I sent a card over to Miss Rosa Mertens this a.m., for Clutterbuck. Went to Church tonight and, after it was over, I walked home with Emma. The Doctor�s new furniture came tonight. Syd Taylor and I unloaded it for him tonight as we went over after Church. I think there is going to be a wedding there about next month some time......you know it!!!
Fri., Jan. 12.
Lovely. But dull, dull, DULL!! Today has been real pretty, but the dust has been blowing bad. I finished the wallpaper books today. Miss Jean Lent, Mrs. Sidenstricker�s sister, died today at 2 o�clock, of la grippe. Rettie and myself were going down to Mary�s tonight, to pull candy, but she is sick so we will not go. I went over the road and went to Church with Emma. Miss Mary Haynie is with Ruth tonight. Syd was over too, so you know we had a good time. We took our departure at 10 o�clock-and-five-minutes.
Sat., Jan. 13.
Trade very dull! Looks like rain. Miss Jean Lent was buried today at the Methodist burying grounds, at 3 o�clock. Funeral at grave.
Sun., Jan. 14.
Disagreeable. Did not get up this a.m. until 9:25 o�clock. Got dressed, shaved, and cleaned up my room and made my bed. Got the mail and went to dinner, stopping by to see Miss Lucy Gilliam for Capt. A. R. Ruxton as I took the Boss his mail. After dinner I got ready and went over and talked to Emma at 3 o�clock, and remained until half-past 5 o�clock this eve. I then came up to Beck�s, met Syd, and we had oysters. Then after supper, Syd and self went over for Church. We went to hear Bro. Ginn. It is drizzling rain and is dark and foggy. I do hope it will rain. We had fine �cake� tonight, also a box of nice candy.......go �way, won�t you!!! Ahem!!!
Mon., Jan. 15.
Cloudy and foggy. Today has been a very disagreeable day.....foggy and damp. Trade slow. Made a stand, or platform, rather, for top of table at front window today. And made a hat display this eve. Loaned Miss Eva Snelling my �World�s Fair� books today. Rev. Ferris, from Marshall, came over this eve to help Bro. Ginn in his Meeting. There was a �slight-of-hand-performance� at the Hall tonight, but I don�t think it was much! I went to Church tonight and, after it was over, I walked home with Rettie and then went back to our League Meeting at Church (which was after Church). After that was over I walked home with Emma. Miss Ruth took me upstairs tonight to see their room. How nice it was...papered and fixed-up. I stayed with Emma until 10 o�clock.
Tue., Jan. 16.
Today has been just like a summer day...so nice and pretty and warm. There is not much trade going on though. Times seem to be very slow. Paid $5.00 into Building and Loan Company today. Retta and myself went down to Lem�s tonight to pull candy. We pulled nine-plates of nice sugar candy.....good, too! We came home at half-past 9 o�clock. These nights are perfectly lovely. I met Ruth and Emma going to Church as I went down to Lem�s tonight. Annie Miller came up tonight for Church. I took invoice of spool cotton on hand today. We had 1008 dozen. How is that for spool cotton??
Wed., Jan. 17.
Today has been quiet. Old Uncle Jimmy Irvine was buried at the Christian Graveyard this eve. Today has been part lovely, the other part somewhat mixed. In cutting some candy that we made last night, I cut my thumb very deep, so I can hardly write or do anything else with it today. Another �Show� struck this place today. It will show here on tomorrow night at Mertens Hall. The "Charity-Cause" met this eve at Hall to do something for the poor. I went down to Church tonight and heard Bro. Ferris. After Church was over, I walked over home with Emma, and Syd was with Ruth. We went in and stayed until after 10 o�clock. Lovely nights.........
Thurs., Jan. 18.
We certainly are having some lovely weather now, and have been all winter! People are going to plowing as the weather is so pretty. I ordered #�s 9 and 10 of the World�s Fair Albums today. Got in Emerson�s Fine Shoes today. Also got in my pair of patent leather lace shoes.......they are �daisy!� Miss Eva Snelling returned my W. F. Books this eve, and, as she went to supper, I walked up home with her. Mrs. Barnett invited me up to their house to take dinner on Sunday. I went down to hear Bro. Ferris tonight for the last time. He is going home tomorrow. Bro. Ginn will continue the Meeting. I walked home with Emma and went in.....remained until 10 p.m. this eve. Sallie Hamner brought me a package of nice cake this eve.
Fri., Jan. 19.
Well....we have at last gotten rain after about four months of dry weather. It certainly was appreciated by all. It has been raining ever since 11 o�clock this a.m. I got a letter from Elbert and Frank today. I went over to see Miss Emma tonight at 7:10 o�clock and returned at 9:45. I spent a real sweet night. Don�t you forget it was raining when I came home.....just pouring down! The �Show� that was here didn�t show tonight. Mr. Jackson took Rev. Ferris back to Marshall today. Perhaps he will return on Monday, but don�t know for certain yet.
Sat., Jan. 20.
Today certainly has been a rainy day. No trade to amount to anything. I received a letter from Elbert this a.m., with $1.00 in it that I had sent him for this diary. He intended it for a Xmas present to me, but I did not know it. �Side-Show� in town tonight. I renewed for the �News� today, until �95, for Rettie. Also paid Leftwich for the �Week of Prayer� programs and got my order in for $1.50 on it. I paid him 50-cents difference. Syd Taylor said I wouldn�t get my $1.50 from him - but I did, you bet!! A dark, gloomy evening. Went to �Show� tonight at Mertens Hall and it was pretty good.
Sun., Jan. 21.
Today, I know, must have surprised everybody......for the last two or three days have been somewhat disagreeable (foggy and so cloudy, and it poured down all day yesterday), but today is lovely! I took dinner today at Prof. Barnett�s, with Laura Carpenter, Magg Kile, Landora Dick, Maude Wheeler and Pet Jeter. I was the only boy, so you know I was strictly in it!!! We walked over to the schoolhouse in the eve, and heard Prof. Shumacher, Wib Burns, and Raymond Edmonds play. Mrs. Barnett just had a lovely dinner for us. Gussie Edmonds was there also. Her and I drew up a contract as to marrying. O!.. It is a daisy....you know it!! After returning from the schoolhouse I walked home with Maggie Kile....to Parrish�s, and from there to Mr. Harry Wheeler�s. I walked with Miss Mabel Carpenter. I then came on downtown and got ready to meet Miss Ruth and Miss Emma at Dr. Grady�s. So I walked over home with them, and Emma and I carried wood into the parlor. We then went to the Christian Church to hear the new preacher, Bro. Wilson.
Mon., Jan. 22.
Miss Emma was in the Store this a.m., and brought me a box of donuts. I stencilled the wallpaper this eve and will put it in the �sample book� tomorrow. Today has been real pretty and bright, but cold. Miss Emma went out to Mrs. Josh Reynolds� this eve to help fix for the wedding on Wednesday night of Miss Alice (Reynolds) and Mr. Chiswell. I went down to the Meeting but it was over, so I went to League Meeting, and, after it was over, I walked down home with Miss Eva Miller. We had a real good League Meeting tonight....quite a little crowd stayed with us after Church. Papa gave me his picture tonight. It is real good, too!
Tue., Jan. 23.
It commenced snowing this morning and has continued all day. It is the first snow we have had this winter that has amounted to much. I wrote a letter to Elbert this a.m., while the Boss was at Church. Mr. Jeter went home at dinner and didn�t come back at all this eve.....he has been sick all day. It dropped from 10-degrees above - to zero- in four-hours this eve. How is that for cold??? I wrote a letter to Frank Webster tonight. Didn�t go to supper as it was so cold. The Boss went home at half-past four o�clock. This will be the coldest night of all tonight. Two-inches of snow have dropped so far. I went down to Church tonight. Syd Taylor, Geo. Burruss, George Cunningham, and myself, ate two-dozen boiled eggs tonight. How is that for an �egg supper?�
Wed., Jan. 24.
Clear and cold......14-degrees below zero this morning. COLD...COLD....COLD! Miss Alice Reynolds and Mr. Glen Chiswell married tonight at home. Miss Emma and Philip Reynolds stood-up with them. It has been at Zero, or below, all day long....the coldest day of the year so far. Trade very dull. Mr. Jeter at home sick. I printed sixty new �reduced price� cards today. I sent Emma a note out, by (her brother) George, as her slippers didn�t come. I didn�t get to go to supper or Church tonight. Geo. Taylor and self ate a can of California pears tonight....they were fine, too! We got the mail over this eve at 5 o�clock....first for today.
Thurs., Jan. 25.
Clear.....but 8-degrees below zero this a.m. The River blocked here last night. Today has been a steady cold all day. Trade slow. The mail got over this eve at 3:30 o�clock. Printed us some signs for �Sale Week� next week. I also printed a sign for Mr. Fristoe at the Post Office....for the �arrival� and �departure� of mail. Mr. Jeter is at work again today. Mrs. Thos. Hogan, of Slater, died today and will be buried here tomorrow at 2 o�clock. I went over to see Emma tonight. Had such a nice time. She gave me a box of cake from the wedding. I brought it up to my room and Will Andrews and self ate most of it there and then as it was so good......you are right, it was!!! Mr. Jackson is �putting-up� ice this eve, from Mr. Dick�s pond.
Fri., Jan. 26.
It was four-degrees above this a.m. Mrs. Thos. Hogan, from Slater, was buried here this eve at 3 o�clock. Today has been pretty and clear, but a little cold. Trade dull. I fixed cards on things, for our �Sale Week,� commencing on tomorrow morning. I forgot to wind my watch last night....only the second time since I have had it, in four-years time. I went down to the Endeavor Meeting tonight, and, after it was over, I walked home with Miss Emma, and Richard Haynie walked home with Rettie. Richard tried to �out-sit me,� but he didn�t! He left at half-past 10 o�clock, and I stayed until 11 o�clock........you know it!!!! (He couldn�t cut-it!)
Sat., Jan. 27.
We commenced a �Special Cash Sale� today, lasting one-week. We cut prices in all depts. Today has been real pretty and trade good.....we have been busy all day long.
Sun., Jan. 28.
Got breakfast at 9 o�clock and helped Rettie. Came down to store, made up bed and swept room. Also changed photos in my frames. Got mail and went to dinner. Helped freeze ice-cream for dinner. Wiped the dishes again. Wrote in Cyrena Wheeler�s album this eve. Went over to see Miss Emma this eve at 3:10 o�clock, stayed until 5:40. The �Bride and Groom� called while I was there. I learnt two pieces this eve on the piano. Came up home and got supper. Went back over to Dr. Wheeler�s and we went to Church. We had fine popcorn and some nice choc. cake tonight, too......you know it! Told the Dr. I would fix a rocking chair for them next week. I will too.........
Mon., Jan 29.
Papa�s birthday - 1828
Mabel Carpenter - 1872
Today has been cold and trade dull. We reviewed some on our last book today. Miss Eva went to the country today. She turned her shop over to be until the 1st of March. Mr. Hubert Latimer�s house burnt down today. Mr. Alexander�s house burnt down last week at Marshall....lost $4,000; insurance=$3,000.
As the preacher (Rev. Moon, or Moore) from Kansas City didn�t come, they only had Prayer Meeting tonight. Our League met after that with a business meeting. We had quite a nice little crowd and also a good meeting. After it was over I walked home with Emma, went in and took measure of chair that I am going to fix for them, and then came home. Didn�t stay long this time (for a wonder!). Papa is 66-years-old today.
Tue., Jan. 30.
They are putting-up ice today in town...4 3/4 to 5-inches thick. I wrote to the Kansas City Times again today for �Columbia Albums.� Mr. Jeter went down after some of Mr. Latimer�s folks this morning, to come up and stay awhile. I had McDougall to send Mama�s and Papa�s photos off today...to have them enlarged. Dittman�s Ladies� Shoes came in today, which I marked and stenciled and put away. Dr. Grady put-up ice today. Rev. Moore from K. City came today....the Meeting will commence again tonight. I went down to Church, and, after it was over, I walked home with Emma. Lem took dinner with us today...Mary is out to �Mc�s� this week. Lem went down to Mack�s tonight to stay all night. Will Andrews slept down to the house tonight.
Wed., Jan. 31.
Today has been a misty day. Lots of ice being put-up today....off the River....good and clean, too! Trade dull. I made five-curtains to go under the counters on my side today. Will finish my side and commence on Mr. Jeter�s tomorrow. Mr. Needles and Miss Lilly Marpin (Maupin?) married tonight. Getting colder too....you know it! I went down to Church tonight. After it was over I walked over home with Miss Emma, but I did not go in. I went up in the choir tonight to help them sing. So I was strictly �in it.�.. You Know It!!!.. George Taylor, George Burruss, Syd Taylor, John B., and myself, and lots of others, had a long chat at the Club Room tonight after Syd and I came back from over the road......Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! .. Ha!
FEBRUARY
Thurs., Feb. 1.
Out collecting most all the morning. Fixed two curtains for Mrs. D. Vaughan this eve. Made two curtains for the counters on Mr. Jeter�s side this eve. The hack broke when going-across this p.m., but they got it out all OK. Got a letter from Jesse Wheeler this a.m. I sent him a pair of S. Kales by this eve�s mail. Went down to the big meeting and heard Rev. Geo. Wesley Moore again. He had a crowded house...but no interest manifested yet. I walked over home with Miss Emma. Miss Susie Hawkins spent the night with Emma, so Geo. Cunningham walked over the road with her. Came back and went down to the Club Room. Retired at 11 o�clock.
Fri., Feb. 2.
Today has been somewhat of a mixed day as to the weather....for a little while it is pretty, then it clouds-up. Finished my curtains on Mr. Jeter�s side this eve, that go under the counter. Trade and collections both somewhat better today. Misses Ruth and Emma spent the day at Mrs. L. W. Haynie�s today. I went out to see Miss Emma tonight. We didn�t go to Church. I fixed a chair for them tonight. Upholstered it for her. Miss Mary Haynie came home with Miss Ruth from Church, to spend the night with her. They told us that Syd Taylor joined the Church tonight, and also his sister, Anna, and three others. I�m awful glad to see Syd make that move....do hope he will continue to work for the cause of Christ. God Bless Him...is my prayer.
Sat., Feb. 3.
Wrote to the Kansas City Times today for #�s 11 and 12 of Columbia Albums. Received #�s 9 and 10 this a.m. Trade has been very slow today. Not many in town. The Methodist�s commenced having meetings in the morning this a.m. �Boone,� the presiding Elder, is here with them for this big meeting. I didn�t go to Church tonight as it was Saturday night. Wrote a letter to Elbert and will mail it tonight so as to get it off on tomorrow�s mail.
Sun., Feb. 4.
Went to breakfast at 8:30 o�clock. Cleaned up my room, made and dressed bed, and got ready for Church....went to Methodist Church this a.m. and we were there until 1 o�clock. Had house full and a good sermon. Syd was received in the Church this a.m., with eight others. Went to the Children�s Meeting this eve at 3 o�clock. After it was over, Syd and self walked over the road with the Misses R. and Em. Emma and I took a walk, though.....first up to the corner, then out home. Syd and I had oysters at Beck�s tonight, also bananas and cream. The Christian Endeavor had their exercises at six, so, as to attend our meeting tonight, We - Syd and I - went over after R. and Emma at 15-past-six and went to Church early. The house was full, and lots turned away. We were there until 10-o�clock. Had a fine meeting - so many came to Christ and found refuge in their hearts. We had cake after returning home tonight.
Mon., Feb. 5.
Re-printed my sign that I made a few days ago for the post-office, and got it all OK this time. Peyton Jeter came down yesterday and went back this a.m. Trade pretty fair today. I marked Brigham�s �plow-shoes� today, that came in on last Friday. Ice, in the River, moved-out today at 2 o�clock (partly). Hubert Woods took me a ride out as far as Lemon�s Bridge this eve. Went down to the big Meeting at the Church tonight and went in the choir. They had a good, big Meeting. It was 15-min. after 10 o�clock before we got away. I walked over home tonight with Miss Emma Wheeler. Syd went with Miss Ruth. New moon tonight.
Tue., Feb. 6.
Lem took breakfast with us this a.m. Mary is down to her brother, Mack�s, as he is in Kansas City being treated with the �piles.� I stenciled a sign today for �cut-price on blankets, overcoats, underwear, and caps.� The ice in the River moved again today, but not all out yet. I went down to the Meeting again tonight. Helped them out in the choir again. The house was full and we had a splendid meeting. I walked home with Emma tonight after preaching, but did not go in.
Wed., Feb. 7.
Landora Dick�s birthday (2 - 7- 76). G. T. Taylor has been here 13-years today. Went through the Men�s boots and the Boy�s shoes today on Mr. Jeter�s side. We got in �Jacob Reed & Sons� samples for the Spring trade today....also his announcement cards, of which I addressed this eve, ready to mail in the a.m. Went to Church again tonight and helped them in the choir. Mr. Steve Frazee (Frazer?) went up tonight, and others. I walked home with Emma tonight after preaching. Miss Letia Hudson is going to spend tonight with them. Syd and I had a discussion with Capt. A. K. Ruxton tonight about him and Miss Lucy! He is a dandy!! Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! Will Andrews and Prof. Shumacher went to Marshall today.
Thur., Feb. 8.
Mack Lewis� wife had a fine 8-lb. girl this a.m. Lem took Mary out. Mack is still in Kansas City. It has been raining most all day long. Trade dull. I went through the plow-shoe counter today and cleaned it up, and put up curtains. Also fixed shelving for Dexter-cotton counter, which I will curtain tomorrow, if nothing don�t happen. Lem is eating with us now again while Mary is out in the country. I got me a nice Bible this eve, from Mr. B. Cost me L # �..... I went down to Church again tonight. They had a pretty big crowd, much bigger than I expected to see, as it was raining. After Church, Syd and I went over the road with Misses Ruth and Emma. We went in and sat until after 10 o�clock. You know it!!!!!
Fri., Feb. 9.
Raining and snowing. Mr. Shaeffer (Kuppenheimer�s man) came this morning. Today has been dull...dull...dull! No trade at all hardly. I marked all of the samples of Jacob Reed & Sons, this eve. I went down to the Meeting again tonight. They had a very good crowd and a big meeting. Jim Walden, Woodson Williams, and others, went up tonight for prayer. It was after 10 o�clock before we got away from the Church. Richard Haynie took Miss Ruth home before the Meeting was over, so Syd didn�t get to go over tonight. It snowed a little this eve, after raining all day.
Sat., Feb. 10.
Today has been cold and dreary. Not many in town.. so, of course, trade is not very brisk. We got in R. L. Stevens Fine-shoes and slippers for the Spring trade this a.m., and I marked them all and will stencil Monday, if nothing happens. I went down to the Meeting tonight. They had a crowded house and a good Meeting. After Church was over, I walked home with Miss Emma. Cold...cold....cold! You know it!!!!
Sun., Feb. 11
I got up at 8:05 o�clock, got ready and went to breakfast, and from there to Sunday School. Mabel Carpenter gave me a �jimeny!� for coming! After Sunday School was over, I remained for Church. Syd and I ushered the crowd in. I then left the Church at 10 o�clock, got the mail, and went to dinner. I dried the dishes for Rettie, then came to my room, cleaned it up, and made up the bed. At 3:05 o�clock I went down to �Love-fest� Meeting and helped them out in the choir. After it was over, at 4:30 o�clock, I came over to see Emma. The Dr., Miss Ruth, and Mr. Harry Wheeler left this eve at 3:30 to attend the Dr.�s �wedding� tomorrow morning. I then remained until 6:30 o�clock, talking to Emma and then we went back to Church. Syd and I ushered again tonight.....house was full and crowded. Woodson Williams joined tonight. Emma and I left after preaching was over....didn�t stay until all the other was over. Such a night I never saw before - snowing and blowing! The Meeting closed tonight. As it was only about 10 o�clock when we got home, I stayed until after 11.
Mon., Feb. 12.
Snowing all day. This morning we found one of the biggest snows that I have ever seen here. It is on a level about 18� thick, and still coming...just as fast as it can possibly fall. Dr. Wheeler and Miss Lou Huyett were married this a.m., at 8:30 o�clock, at Pleasant Green. They go to St. Louis this a.m. at 10 o�clock, to spend the week. Miss Ruth and Mr. Wheeler didn�t get home this eve as we expected them to. The River blocked again here this eve. �G. T.� and self cleaned-off the top of our roof on Store this eve. Dr. Grady, and Raymond, and Lester, theirs. We had 2 1/2-feet of ours to move. I went down to our League tonight. As Miss Iona (Burns) was sick, she asked me to lead, so I did so. We had one of the grandest times and meetings yet! Such a good crowd and meeting. After it was over I walked home with Emma. Then I came down to the Store to get some tools, to finish fixing her chair that I commenced-on last week. I finished it too! She gave me a box of candy that she had made this morning. It is fine, too! Tonight is just lovely. Old Mrs. Lent Mullens was buried today.
Tue., Feb. 13.
Today has been dull. We got the Marshall mail today, the first since Saturday. No River-mail, yesterday or today. Mr. Wheeler and Miss Ruth haven�t got home yet. I stenciled the slippers today that came in last week. Wrote a piece for Leftwich about our League, this eve. They say the snow was, on average, about 15� deep. How is that for snow?? Fine sleighing now. I went up to the Young People�s Meeting tonight. They had a very good meeting. After it was over, I walked home with Tina Shelton and Emma.... went in and stayed about three-quarters of an hour. Miss Tina is going to spend the night with Emma, as Miss Ruth is still away. I talked to the boys awhile at club-room, and then retired at 10 o�clock. River blocked again last night....2nd time.
Wed., Feb. 14.
Valentine�s Day. About two-inches of snow fell last night and it is still coming down this morning. Mr. Wheeler, Miss Ruth, and Rev. Wilson, were the first to cross the River this a.m., after it blocked yesterday. They sent for part of mail to Marshall that went around. Today�s mails came across the River. Big crowd of boys and girls are going out slide-riding tonight, but, as I am not at all well, I will not go myself. They have got a lovely night for it! I went down and talked to the boys awhile tonight, and then came back to my room and retired at 9 o�clock, sharp....first time for a long while that I have gone to bed so early as that. Scott & Miller�s is taking stock now.
Thurs., Feb. 15.
One year ago today the �boss� went South, for a month�s pleasure. Today has been quite pretty, but trade awful dull. Paid my Building & Loan today. Syd Taylor and self went over to call on Misses Ruth and Emma Wheeler tonight. We had quite a nice time. As Syd hadn�t seen Ruth for about a week, he stayed until after I left. I left at 9:45 o�clock. The Dr. and Miss Lou are expected home tomorrow eve. Miss Mary Haynie spent tonight with them.
Fri., Feb. 16.
Miss Lizzie Wood is 21-years-old today. I got a nice letter from Elbert this morning. I put out 31-new remnants today. Trade dull. I received a note from Emma this eve, asking me to come over, so I went over at 7:10 o�clock. Dr. and Miss Lou didn�t come. Mr. Harry Wheeler, Misses Maude Wheeler and Landora Dick were there, too, and they remained until after 9 o�clock. We had ice-cream and cake after they left. It was good, too! You know it!! It was too bad that the Dr. and wife didn�t come, but I suppose they will be here on tomorrow. Miss Ruth gave me a box of cake tonight to bring to Syd Taylor. Syd went out to Judge Smith�s with the crowd. There was also a crowd out to Mr. Joshua Reynold�s tonight. I sent Laura Carpenter the �News� up this eve. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!
Sat., Feb. 17.
Dr. Wheeler and wife (Miss Lou) came in this a.m., at 8 o�clock, from Slater. It rained some this morning, then cleared off again at noon. Trade dull. The snow is melting lots today. The River moved out again this eve, taking the Ferry Boat with it as far as �Dikes,� with George Burruss, Jno. Webb, Jno. Frantz, and (W.) Isaac�s on it. But the people took them off at the Dikes late this eve and left the Boat in the middle of the River to go on, as they couldn�t save it as it was.
Sun., Feb. 18.
Got breakfast at 8:30 o�clock and went to Sunday School. Wib Burns, Prof. Barnett, and self, went down to Ruxton�s old warehouse this morning, after Sunday School,in Mr. Thos. Davis� buggy to see the Mattie Lee. She is in pretty good condition for them to loosen-her, I think. Got mail and took it up to �boss.� Got dinner at 1:30 o�clock, After dinner I came down and got ready for the Missionary Meeting and attended that. Then I went over to see Miss Emma at 4:30 o�clock. We took a walk up to Parrish�s corner and back, then I stopped at Jessop�s a few minutes to get Syd Taylor and we then come on uptown. After supper we came back and we then went to Dr. Wheeler�s again and took Ruth and Emma to Church. �Momma-Lou� and the Dr. went too. I met Miss Lou after Church. She and the Dr. came in the parlor and sat awhile with us. We spent the eve fine! I think Miss Lou will be real good to them, if they will let her be.
Mon., Feb. 19.
Jesse Wheeler�s birthday....born 2 -19 -1872.
Trade has been dull today. I went through the men�s and boy�s clothing this morning. The old Ferry Boat, Mattie Lee, had a hole broke in her hull this morning, by ice, and she is now sinking --(gone). They are taking things off now as fast as possible...all they can get off. She is 12-years-old. We three Societies had a mass meeting tonight at the Methodist Church (our first). We had a large crowd and a splendid meeting. After it was over I walked home with Miss Emma. The citizens had a meeting tonight. All of the same officers were re-nominated, except Leftwich. A. B. Taylor was put-in, in his place. How is that for next year�s term!!!!
Tue., Feb. 20.
Sallie Hamner�s birthday....born 2 - 20 - 1877.
I commenced rolling the new hamburgs on a board today, but didn�t get through. Trade slow today. The Kick-a-poo Indian Show came today for a two-week-show here. I didn�t go, tho, but attended the Young Peoples Prayer Meeting at the Baptist Church, tonight. After it was over I walked home with Miss Maude Wheeler, but I didn�t go in. This is such a lovely night. Showed McDougall and George Taylor my box of photos tonight. Will Andrews then turned around and showed us his lot of photos also.
Wed., Feb. 21.
Minnie Casebolt�s birthday.....born 2 - 21 - 1875.
Made 540 �cash-tickets� this morning, which will last us six-months. Put out hamburgs on middle counter again this a.m. Got in a big lot of dry goods and clothing today. Fixed a box this eve for Mr. Jeter to feed his hogs in..(sheel corn). I went down to the Methodist Prayer Meeting tonight, and we had a real good meeting, too! After it was over I walked down to the Store with Miss Ella Parrish, after a book. Then I walked back home with her, went in, and sat awhile. Had a very pleasant time. Capt A. K. Ruxton and Miss Lucy Gilliam went over to see Mrs. Dr. A. A. Wheeler tonight. Poor Alvin.....ahem!!!
Thurs., Feb. 22.
My sister Lina�s birthday.....born 2 - 22 - 1854.
Today is also Mary (Lewis) Myers� birthday (Lem�s wife). Trade somewhat dull today. I printed signs for our reduced �angora-goat-rug� this eve, to put out front. Walked over as far as home this eve with Belle Burns, then I went on down to Sister Doolan�s for my first time....taking a bundle. Our League Literary Meeting met at Mrs. Robert Parrish�s tonight. I went and took Miss Emma. There were seventeen present and we had a good meeting. After it was over, we young folks remained and we had a �boss� old-time! You know it! Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!
Fri., Feb. 23.
Pet Jeter�s birthday....born 2 - 23 - 1876.
Sent off �Missionary monthly report� today for February. Moved the Epworth League Library from the Church today....down to the Store. Made a box for it and printed a head-sign for it. Trade dull. Put out �rug-sale� sign today. Went over to see Emma tonight. Finished fixing that chair that I fixed once before, about two-weeks ago. Misses Mary Haynie and Magg Huyett were there tonight, also C. D. Haynie. Miss Magg wasn�t in the parlor, tho, at all. Cyrena brought us in some awful good popcorn.....you know it!!
Sat., Feb. 24.
Not many people in town this morning, but a good many in this eve. Trade pretty good.
Sun., Feb. 25.
Went to breakfast at 8:40 o�clock. Coming back from breakfast I walked down as far as Sunday School with Miss Maude Wheeler. Went to Sunday School. After Sunday School, I popped a big-lot-of-popcorn. Made up bed, got mail, and went to my dinner. After dinner, I came down to Store, made syrup for popcorn, poured it on, and fixed a plate to send up to Miss Maude Wheeler, which I did, with a note, this eve at 3 o�clock. I wrote a letter to Hallie at noon. Wrote a letter to Elbert this eve. John Sibley and self took a walk down to Royar�s corner to see the Ferry Boat, then up to schoolhouse, and also up to Carpenter�s corner. I went up home and got supper, and then went over to see Miss Emma at 6 o�clock. We took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner, also....then back home. Didn�t attend Church. Emma was out to Haynie�s yesterday and today. Richard brought her in this eve, in buggy. I took Emma a box of my popcorn, too.
Mon., Feb. 26.
Lovely. I received the plate and a nice note from Maude Wheeler this morning, in return for the popcorn. I also received a letter from George Duggins this a.m. Sent my glasses over to Dr. Cody this a.m., by George N. Jackson, Sr. I lined my cash-tickets (that I made some time ago) this eve. I went down to the Epworth League tonight. We had quite a nice little meeting (business meeting after our devotional meeting tonight). I walked home with Emma tonight. These nights are just lovely.
Tue., Feb. 27.
Today has been a beautiful day. I commenced cleaning upstairs a little today. Took down lace curtains, went through boots and curtain departments. Walked over home with Miss Emma and Miss Lou this eve, taking some bundles. Miss Ruth gave me a box of popcorn to take to Syd and also one for myself. She was real good! I went up to the Young People�s Meeting at the Baptist Church tonight. After it was over I took a walk with Miss Emma, home. I went in and stayed until half-past 9 o�clock. Syd came home with Miss Ruth, too.....
Wed., Feb. 28.
Finished cleaning upstairs today....going through hats, yarn and rubber-goods. This morning was somewhat cloudy, but this eve was lovely. Trade dull today. The DeWitt Ferry-Boat came up this eve, to handle the goods for a week, across the River here. I went down tonight and talked to the boys awhile at A. B. Taylor�s, and then came to my room and retired at 9 o�clock.
MARCH
Thurs., Mar. 1.
Washed windows today, after I was out collecting all morning. Walked over home with Emma this a.m., and back with Miss Belle Burns. Today has been perfectly lovely. I was up to Shelton�s for awhile this eve, �cutting-up� with Misses Ruth and Emma. I went up to the Baptist Prayer Meeting tonight....first time for a long while. After it was over, I walked home with Miss Maude Wheeler, went in, and talked until 10:20 o�clock. I also walked to Prayer Meeting with Maude as I went from supper. Maude is �a honey!� Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. You know it!!!
Fri., Mar. 2.
Got in Kuppenheimer�s Spring clothing this a.m. Made some tickets this eve for the clothing department. Today has been lovely. Trade dull. The Christian Endeavor gives a �candy-pull� tonight at Huyett�s Building. Coming from supper tonight I again had the pleasure of walking to Church with Miss Maude Wheeler. I went to the �candy-pull� tonight and took Miss Emma. We just had a fine time! Got home at 11:30 o�clock.
Sat., Mar. 3.
Today has been just lovely. Lots of people in town this eve, too. We had a splendid trade. I gave Miss Sallie Hamner and Maude Wheeler some of the candy I pulled last night when they were in the Store. Coming down to Store from supper, I walked down with Miss Sallie Hamner. She is as cute as you please! Took a bath and retired at 10:45 o�clock. First time I have retired that soon on a Saturday night for a long, long time!
Sun., Mar. 4.
Rain.....rain! Got up and went to breakfast at 8:45 o�clock, and then to Sunday School. After Sunday School I went down to see Lem and Mary. Rettie was there, so I walked back home with her and, going on back down to Store, I passed Mr. Wheeler�s, where Maude and Mabel (Carpenter) were sitting at the window, and they knocked on the window at me, so ....in I went and sat until 12:30 o�clock. 
Then I got the mail and came on back to dinner, and wrote a letter to Frank Webster. I went over to see Emma this eve at 3:30 o�clock and stayed until 5:45 o�clock. Then I came up home and got supper and went back to see Emma at 7 o�clock. I played on the harp, and Emma on piano, for the Dr. and Miss Lou. We then went to Church....and had cake and lemon pie after Church. Syd and I had a fine time coming home tonight.....dark for who lasted the longest!
Mon., Mar. 5.
Cloudy and rainy. I put a sample line of clothing out on the counter today, of each item in stock, putting on my new tickets. Trade very slow. Mr. Jeter and self commenced getting-up the Boss�s �Memoranda� today, to go for Spring goods. I made a cover this eve at Mrs. Shelton�s Shop, to cover the clothing on the counter. I went down to our League Meeting tonight....not very many there as it was so bad and raining. After League I walked home with Miss Mamie Wood. Trade slow today. Talked to the boys awhile tonight at Store, then retired at 10 o�clock. The �Kickapoo Show� winds up tonight. They leave on tomorrow.
Tue., Mar. 6.
Cloudy, then pretty. I received my glasses this a.m. from Dr. Cody. We finished the Boss�s �Memo-Book,� for him to take to St. Louis with him next week. Trade slow today. We got in some dry goods and rubber-goods this eve, from Chicago. The Democrats had a meeting tonight at the Hall, but, as I had an engagement with Emma, I didn�t go up at all. Took a basket over tonight for Miss Lou (for Ruth�s birthday on Sat., the 10th). Cyrena and Ruth brought us in some popcorn. Will Burruss was there also. I put a new back in the rocking-chair again tonight. I bet they both will stay there now.....you know it!!
Wed., Mar. 7.
Flora Mertens� birthday (b. 1872).
Cloudy. I received a card today from Miss Hallie Smith, inviting me and Rettie to her marriage on the 15th, to Flave Ingram. Got in a pair of pants that I ordered Saturday, but they were too large, so I had to return them. It has been raining most all day long. Trade very slow. Collections poor. Went to the Methodist Prayer Meeting. Came down to the Club Room and talked to the boys awhile, then retired at 9:30 o�clock. Miss Bertha Burns bought the �angora goat-rug� that we had been reducing 50-cents-a-day, this eve, for $3.00. Good many were after it on tomorrow at $2.50.
Thurs., Mar. 8.
I went through the button dept. today, cleaning it out and going through it. Today has been perfectly lovely. I went down to Lem�s tonight after supper for Rettie, and, behold...the MUD I went through!! You know it! Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! I went to Prayer Meeting at the Baptist Church tonight, and, after it was over, I walked home with Miss Maude.....went in and sat awhile, too. She gave me one of her pictures, the little square ones. You know it! I put it in my frame on my stand tonight in my room. It shows up fine....you know it!!!!
Fri., Mar. 9.
I wrote to the Kansas City Times about my �albums� today. Today has been perfectly lovely. McDougall got in Mama�s and Papa�s pictures today (that I have been having enlarged). They are just perfect....which I am so glad. I cleaned out my base-shelf on my side this eve, throwing away about a wagon-load of boxes. The Boss went out hunting this eve with Jim Walden. I talked to Maude a little while at the gate this eve as I came from supper. Her, Rettie, and Mrs. Wheeler, went down to Lem�s tonight. I went to Endeavor Meeting tonight and went home with Emma. Syd was there too!
Sat., Mar. 10.
Ruth Wheeler�s birthday (b. 1874).
Pretty, but windy. Today has been real good, although there haven�t been so awfully many in. It has been a regular March-day, though. Miss Mabel Carpenter�s school, in the bottom, closed last eve. Miss Ruth Wheeler is 20-years-old today. I sold McDougall a suit and pair of shoes tonight, just before closing.
Sun., Mar. 11.
Went to Sunday School. Took a walk with Miss Lucy Gilliam and we then went to the Baptist Church in a.m. Got mail and went to dinner, after cleaning my room up. Newt, Lem, and Mary were up home. Newt came over with Charlie Bell. They expect to remain until tomorrow a.m. I had my photo struck this eve. Maude and Landora (Dick) and Tina (Shelton) took dinner with Ruth and Emma today. Miss Lucy and I were invited, but we didn�t attend. I went over to see Miss Emma at 3 o�clock, then we went to call on the Misses Carpenter, but they had gone to Marshall. So we then took a walk to the graveyard and back over home. Then walked back as far as Parrish�s with Miss Lucy Gilliam, Ella Parrish, Mary Sweeney, Mrs. Barnett, �Mamma-Lou,� Ruth and Tina. Then I walked back over with �Em,� and then home I came. Talked to Maude on the porch a little while, then to Beck�s, where I ate bananas and cream. Went back over after Emma and we went to the Baptist Church. Remember the �chicken-bones� that �Ma Lou� brought in to Syd and I. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! ...You know it.......
Mon., Mar. 12.
Miss Ella Parrish commences a school at Fairville this morning. Misses Clara Kile, Mabel and Laura Carpenter, and Mr. Carpenter, went to Marshall last eve to hear Rev. Moore preach. The Boss left this a.m. for St. Louis, to buy his Spring goods. Newt went back to Marshall this a.m. I paid McDougall $15.00 today for the pictures ($13.50 for mama�s and papa�s). I made arrangements with Sallie Hamner to go to Miss Hallie Smith�s wedding this eve. Mr. Jeter and I got ready to clean house this a.m., but the dust got to blowing....so we had to quit. I got molding at Judge Ferrell�s this eve, to have two frames made. I went down to our League tonight. We had a good meeting. After the League, I went home with Emma. Went in and sat until after 11 o�clock. Cloudy tonight.
Tue., Mar. 13.
I cleaned off my cornice, moved and dusted everything on my side from top to bottom, cleaned off and under showcases and counters, and fixed a lot of shoes and slippers today, commencing at 9 a.m. and stopping at 5 p.m. How is that for a day�s work??? I �headed-up� two bbl. of turkeys this a.m., for Mr. T. J. Uzzle. Took Papa�s and Mama�s photos to my room this eve. Today has been lovely. Mrs. A. A. Wheeler, Ruth and Emma took dinner at Mrs. Kile�s this day, also Mabel Carpenter. I went up to see Miss Mabel this eve, and we went to the Young People�s Meeting. Had quite a nice little time with her. Elbert Dunlap got in from St. Louis tonight, by way of Marshall.
Wed., Mar. 14.
Cleaned out the back lot this morning. McDougall left us today. Will Andrews went to Kansas City this eve with McDougall. I got a lot of photos from �Mac� this eve......you know it! As I went to supper I took a rug to Mrs. Hamner, stopped in and listened to Sallie play the Wedding March. Coming from supper, I stopped at W. H. Wheeler�s a few minutes, too, as Maude came out and told me that Emma was there. I went in for a few minutes. Then, after coming down and closing up Store, I went back again and stayed a little while. Then I went home with Emma, went in, and stayed until 10 o�clock.
Thurs., Mar. 15.
Boss got back this a.m. from St. Louis. Will Andrews got back this a.m., at noon, from Kansas City. He went up with McDougall last eve. Beautiful day, but trade dull. John Burruss and self went out to the Ingram and Smith wedding together tonight in a surrey. He took Miss Mattie Burruss and I took Miss Sallie Hamner. We just had a lovely time. Everything passed-off so nicely. Had a fine supper and a large crowd. We got back at 1 o�clock. Don�t mention the bananas we had on the road coming home.....you know it!!!
Fri., Mar. 16.
I received a letter from Walter Cook today. Elbert and the Boss went hunting this evening. I answered Cook�s letter this eve. Got in a big lot of our spring goods this eve. Fixed me a jewel box this eve....lined it with blue satin. Papa made a new picket fence by the grapevines at home today, from the wood-house fence to the smoke-house. I went down to the River this eve to see about our goods also to see the ferry-boat, too. It is a dandy!! I intended to go down to Endeavor tonight and go home with Emma, but, as the Boss had us to work on the new goods, it was after 10 o�clock before I got through. Jim brought me a note from her tonight and I answered it.......
Sat., Mar. 17.
Laura Carpenter�s birthday....b. 1875.
Also Raymond Edmond�s birthday.....b. 1876.
Today has been perfectly lovely. Trade pretty fair most all day. Not so awfully many in though. Sold a pair of my black pants tonight to Will Redd (col�d) for $1.00 (stripe down leg). I went up to W. H. Wheeler�s tonight at half-past 9 o�clock, where the graduating classes met to see about banquet. We had quite a nice little time. I walked home with Emma. These are such lovely nights.....you know it!!
Sun., Mar. 18.
Fannie Burgess� birthday.....b. 1876.
Rainy and cloudy. I went to Sunday School this a.m. After it, I came to my room and cleaned it and made up bed. Got mail and went to dinner. Mary and Lewis were there for dinner, as Lem has gone to St. Louis. I wrote a card for Rettie up to Mabel this eve. Went to Missionary Meeting. Walked home with Miss Parrish and called on Miss Lucy Gilliam�s sister, Miss Liv Gilliam. She is quite cute. Then Elbert and I stopped into W. H. Wheeler�s for a few minutes and I talked to Maude and Landora......caught Maude in her blue wrapper - just 3 min. - changing her dress! I went over to see Emma at 6:30 o�clock. We went to the Methodist Church, then got bananas after Church. We had �dutch-cakes� before going to Church and also after returning from Church.
Mon., Mar. 19.
Mixed weather - part pretty and part cloudy. Trade fair. Miss Landora Dick came in this eve to apologize to me for what she said to me last eve. Walked from Mrs. Shelton�s Shop down to Store with Emma. Sent off Missionary Report again today. Went to League Meeting tonight. Walked home with Emma. The Misses Gilliam and Capt. Ruxton were there when we got home. We played some for them. I then walked back with Miss Lucy Gilliam�s sister, Miss Liv. We all had a grand time coming home. Miss Lucy is �a good one.� Flora Mertens was at the League tonight. John Sibley took her home. Lovely night.
Tue., Mar. 20.
Cloudy. I got a note from Miss Emma this morning and answered same at once. I packed away the caps today and put out the straw-goods. Also packed away the comforts, blankets, overcoats, and cloaks this eve. Trade somewhat fair today although not many in. Got in the rest of our spring goods this eve. Didn�t work long tonight, though, for Mr. Taylor had to go to his teacher�s meeting. I went over to see Emma tonight for a little while and don�t you forget but that I had a good time of it!! You know it!! Didn�t get to go to the Young People�s Meeting tonight. Lem is in St. Louis this week buying his spring stock of goods. Mack Lewis� farmhand, Filbert (col�d) got his foot badly cut this eve.
Wed., Mar. 21.
It is Priddy Bell�s birthday.....b. 1875.
I put away the cloak racks today. Also fixed the carpets and rolled the matting. Trade pretty fair today. A good many in. Elbert and self took our old usual walk to both corners tonight.....seems like old times! I, afterwards, went down to the Christian Church with Syd Taylor where they were practicing for Easter Services on Sun. And, after it was over, Syd and I walked over the road with Ruth and Emma. It is turning colder. Rettie spent the night with Mrs. Thomas Smith tonight. Maude and Mabel changed my photos today (in my frames up in my room). They are �good ones.�
Thurs., Mar. 22.
Trade has been slow today. It has been a dark and gloomy-old-day. I made backs and got my glass this eve for my two large frames that Papa made me last week. The frames now stand me @ $1.25 each
(16� x 36� x 2� molding) which is a very nice, cheap frame, I think! Mr. Henton�s barn burnt today and he couldn�t be found, so they began to search the fire for bones. And human bones were found, which it is supposed were those of Mr. Henton�s body. Don�t know the particulars. I went down to our Literary Meeting tonight at Mrs. Miller�s. We had a good meeting and after it was over I walked home with Miss Emma. Cold as thunder tonight.
Fri., Mar. 23.
Today has been very pretty indeed. Not many people in town though. Trade only fair. We got in the rest of our goods this eve. I had the pleasure of taking Miss Emma Wheeler to Prof. Shumacher�s musical tonight at the Huyett Building. It was very good, but not many out. We had oysters after it was over, at Beck�s parlor... You know it!! John Sibley is going to take her on tomorrow night. (I�m not in it!!... Oh, me!!!)
Sat., Mar. 24.
Katie Brown�s birthday.....b. 1871.
Today has been very, very pretty, but cool. Trade very quiet....not many in. Robert Henton was buried this a.m. at the Christian Graveyard, by the Masons. Miss Katie Brown came in this eve to attend Shumacher�s musical. I didn�t go to the concert tonight as it was Saturday night. I framed one frame of my photos tonight, putting in 20 of them. It looks quite pretty too. You know it!!
Sun., Mar. 25.
Emma Wheeler�s birthday......b. 1876.
Emma is 18-years-old. Didn�t go to breakfast at all, but went to Sunday School, also preaching at the Christian Church this a.m. Walked over home with Emma and Lucy Gilliam where I was invited to take birthday dinner with Emma. Those present were: Misses Lucy Gilliam, Maude Wheeler, Landora Dick, Susie Hawkins, Tina Shelton, and Sadie Jessup. They had a fine dinner and a good time. Emma got a lovely gold-watch and then I gave her a silver card-case. I walked home with Miss Lucy G. at 4:30 o�clock this eve. I then went up home and then down to Lem�s with Rettie. Then went to Beck�s and ate bananas and cream. Then met Miss Emma at Mr. Al Wheeler�s and I walked over home with her. Then I went to the Easter Service with her at the Christian Church, in which she took part.
Mon., Mar. 26.
Mrs. Dr. Wheeler went down to Pleasant Green this a.m. to spend about two weeks.....to help �Miss Magg and Sam� off, I think....on about the 5th of April. I pin-tagged the new gloves and silk-mitts, also the gents half-hose, today that came in last week. Trade very slow today. Not many in. I went down to our League tonight.....quite a number were out. After League was over I walked home with Emma and went in and sat about half-an-hour. Retired tonight at 10:20 o�clock....tired and sleepy.
Tue., Mar. 27.
Capt. D. N. Burruss and his crew left this a.m. to go after the new ferry-boat that they have bought. They expect to return on Saturday, if nothing happens. Trade has been pretty fair today. Mr. Jeter went up to Malta Bend this eve, will be back tomorrow morning. I finished pin-tagging my hosiery today. Made corset display in window and also made high rack of them in front. Tomorrow and Thursday are our special corset -sale days. Elbert, George, and Syd went over to Burruss� tonight. Sent Missionary Report today. Finished my other frame tonight. Will hang them up tomorrow night. Retired at 9:49 o�clock. Tired and sleepy.
Wed., Mar. 28.
Today has been very windy....dust blowing a good deal. Trade pretty fair. I hung all of my pictures tonight and my room looks quite nice with them. Have three more yet....as soon as papa fixes the frames for me. This day is our �First corset-sale-day.� We have sold about 18 today. That is pretty good. I went down to the Christian Church tonight to their Prayer Meeting. Walked home with Miss Emma....went in and sat until 10 min. after 10 o�clock. You know it!.. Ahem! Mr. Dick Ireland stayed all night with the Dr. tonight.
Thurs., Mar. 29.
Today is our last day of the �special corset-sale.� We have sold 51 corsets in this sale of two-days-only. Trade has been very good most all day. G. T. went down to Mr. Utley�s and Nichols� this eve to see some cows. We made a big corset order today, we were out. Went up to the Baptist Prayer Meeting tonight and walked home with Maude. Went in and stayed until 10:35 o�clock. You know it!! Sold Emma a fine gray dress this eve @ $1.00 a yd.....like that of Miss Susie Hawkins.
Fri., Mar. 30.
Today has been lovely, but trade has been slow. Not many in. The young people of this town have a mass-meeting tonight at the Christian Church: �What is Christ�s life doing for you?� (II Timothy 2: 1-13) I went down to the Meeting....there was a large crowd there and a good meeting. I walked home with Miss Emma Wheeler, went in and stayed awhile......you know it!! Syd was there too, but didn�t come in. Miss Emma Parsons and her trimmer came today, or rather this eve.
Sat., Mar. 31.
Today has been quite pretty and warm, but it has been the dullest day for a Saturday that we have had for a long, long time! No one in hardly at all. Emma came uptown this eve with Susie Hawkins and stopped in and brought me a box of candy.....homemade....and just fine, too. You know it!!
APRIL
Sun., Apr. 1.
Went to Sunday School and took a walk over to the corner with Capt. A. K. Ruxton after Sunday School. Got mail and went to dinner. Capt. Ruxton, Syd Taylor, Elbert Dunlap and myself got together in back of Dunlap�s room and sent �April Fool�s Cards� to sixteen of the girls in town....all came out okay, but two. Hurrah and hurrah (!)....we just had more fun than enough! I never did laugh so much! I bet we will catch it this week!! Syd T. and self went over the road tonight and went to Church. The new ferry-boat got here this eve at 10 o�clock. Syd and I were the second to board her after she landed tonight.
Mon., Apr. 2.
Trade has been fine most all day long. About as good a day as we�ve had for a long, long time. I was out collecting all this morning. Made a box today for my signs. Went down to League tonight. We had a good meeting....four visitors with us tonight. After League was out, I walked up to Mr. Parrish�s with Miss Lucy and Miss Emma W., then I walked on home with Miss Emma, but, as I was not feeling well, I didn�t go in, but returned to my room and retired at 9:35 o�clock. You know it.
Tue., Apr. 3.
I acted as �Clerk� at the City Election today and got one-dollar for it. Election as follows:
Mayor: Gus Leftwich 66; Wm. Andrews 24
City Marshall: James Cresap 59; Dan O�Brien 30
Councilmen:
1st ward: W. H. Wheeler 71; J. H. Bure 24
2nd ward: A. R. Edmonds 70; A. B. Taylor (not on ticket, tho)
3rd ward: Dr. A. A. Wheeler 69; James Vaughan 25
Elbert and myself went up to the Young People�s Meeting tonight. Elbert went home with Louise Miller. Syd Taylor and self took a walk over to the corner and back tonight. I carried a bundle over to Mrs. Mertens today at noon. This eve Misses Ruth and Emma Wheeler walked up to the Schoolhouse with Mr. Alvan and I, to vote.
Wed., Apr. 4.
Boss at home sick this morning. Sent report to Mrs. J. D. Conner this eve in regard to our Missionary Society. Mr. W. H. Wheeler had him a beautiful fence put up last week at his front. I sent Cook four-pair of drawers this eve, and wrote him a letter also. Got in some goods today. Went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting and walked over home with Emma. Syd was there too....and went home with Ruth. I went in and stayed until after 10 o�clock. You know it!!! Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! Pete (Elbert Dunlap) and I took a little walk tonight before Prayer Meeting time. I bought two frames from John Roe tonight.
Thurs., Apr. 5.
Sam Grady and Miss Magg Huyett married tonight at Pleasant Green, MO. Misses Mabel Carpenter, Clara Kile, and Louise Miller are the attendants, with the Grady brothers. You know it! Today has been lovely. Trade slow. Mr. Taylor was down at noon, but went back. I washed windows this morning. I went down to Mr. A. S. Taylor�s tonight and talked to the boys awhile, and then I came to my room and retired at 8:30 o�clock. You know it! Tired and sleepy!
Fri., Apr. 6.
Pretty, but dusty. Trade has certainly been very quiet this day, all day long. Syd Taylor and I put up signs this eve on the bridges down by Siebert�s and Thorp�s. Old York Brown�s barn burnt down this eve....came very near taking Dr. Wheeler�s house and barn. The whole town was over helping to put it out. Syd and I were there and had a big time. I was over to Mertens� drawing water and talked with Flora....you know it! Flora was over there at the fire, too.....first time she had been there for a long, long, long time!! Syd Taylor and I went over the road tonight and stayed awhile. We left at 10 o�clock sharp.
Sat., Apr. 7.
Lots of people were in this eve. We had a good trade all day long. The boss has been sick most all day...hasn�t been around very much. Peyton Jeter came home this eve to stay until he can get another job. He has quit at Malta Bend. I paid Mr. Bishop for my bible tonight.
Sun., Apr. 8.
Cloudy and raining. Got up this morning at 8:10 o�clock. Got breakfast and went to Sunday School. Cleaned up my room and put �bed-bug medicine� all over bed and bedstead. Today is a cloudy, foggy old day. Syd and I took a walk down to the River this eve to see the new ferry-boat. I didn�t go anywhere this eve, but sat in my room and read over lots of my old letters. I went over to see Emma tonight. As it was raining, we did not go to Church. Emma had salmon and crackers for us tonight....also cake. You know it!! I broke a vinegar cruet tonight. It fell off the waiter as I was going out with it.
Mon., Apr. 9.
Collected up the quarterly for G. T. this a.m. Went over to Dr. Wheeler�s this morning to take Emma the commentary. Got bottle that I broke last night to order one like it. Today the trade has been very light. Not many in. I made a wallpaper display in window this eve and printed a sign on the looking glass this a.m.....of �fashion sheets.� Mr. Taylor has not been down at all today. Mrs. Dr. Wheeler had Mr. & Mrs. S. O. Grady, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Huyett, the Misses Millers, Kiles, and Messrs. Syd Taylor and Wib Myers over tonight as a little gathering. As I had to be at the League to lead, I couldn�t go until after that. I walked over from League with the Misses Clara Kile and Emma Wheeler.
Tue., Apr. 10.
I commenced this week having my clothes washed separate from those at home as were always getting them mixed. Draped the Store up today with rugs and lace curtains, also covered my lamps with tissue paper. Today has been lovely. Trade pretty good. I have the Store draped prettier and looking nicer that I have ever yet. I went up to the Young People�s Meeting tonight. Walked home with Miss Susie Hawkins and Emma Wheeler. Tonight is just perfectly lovely. I talked to the boys awhile tonight at A. S. Taylor�s & Sons Store. Retired at 10 o�clock.
Wed., Apr. 11.
Trade has been good. They put the burglar alarm in Bank today, running the bells into Mertens� and Taylor�s stores. Mr. Taylor has not been down today at all. I printed signs today and put them on my draperies in Store. We commenced getting evening mails on Monday eve. I went down to the Methodist Prayer Meeting tonight, and, after it was over, I walked home with Miss Lucy Gilliam, first going over to Dr. Wheeler�s and staying awhile. Then we came back. Don�t forget where we hid the bananas under the walk. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! .. Ha!
Thurs., Apr. 12.
The �Candidates� all spoke here today. Quite a good crowd was here. But no trade at all. The boss came down for about 15-min. today at noon, first time for this week. Miss Katie Brown came to visit Miss Gussie Edmonds today. Frank Taylor was over today. Peyton went to Marshall this eve with Dan Robertson. Clarence Haynie and myself went up to the Baptist Prayer Meeting tonight. I had intended to go home with Miss Maude Wheeler, but she was at home sick. Misses Edmonds and Brown were there, but Clarence and I didn�t go up. Clarence and I went down and talked to "Pete" awhile and then on down to Syd�s awhile. Lovely night.
Fri., Apr. 13.
Juanita Coltrane�s birthday.......b. 1873.
I walked up home with Miss Mabel Carpenter this morning, carrying her picture she had framed for her (class last year.). The boss was down most all morning. Trade slow. Miss Parson�s trimmer, Miss Fowler, sent me a beautiful bouquet, which I went up this eve and returned thanks for same. The boss was also down again this eve. Today has been another lovely day. I had some fun out of Misses Snelling and Hawkins this eve. I went down to the Endeavor tonight. Listened to Mr. Harvey sing a long time after Endeavor was over. Walked home with Emma and stayed until 11 o�clock... You hear it!! Papa had our garden plowed this eve.
Sat., Apr. 14.
Rain all day. Today has been a dark and cloudy old day. No one in town hardly at all. Trade very slim today. I sent a pair of light pants over to Marshall this eve, by Rob Smith, to have altered by Trautwein (the tailor). The boss was down most all eve. Trade was brisk this a.m. for about an hour and that was about all. Went up, after closing, and talked to Mr. A. P. Bishop quite a little while this eve. Retired at 11 o�clock.....tired and sleepy.
Sun., Apr. 15.
The River is on a big boom!! I went to Sunday School and, after it was over, Elbert and I took a walk out here and back with the Misses Parrish and Carpenter. Didn�t go to Church, but we watched �a fellow� where he went and we found it to be Tina Shelton�s �fellow.� Then we came back and made up �a yarn� for Capt. A. K. Ruxton. At noon I saw Miss Lucy Gilliam. Mrs. took dinner at Barnett�s with lots of others and hosted her. Elbert and I went to Sunday School this eve and then to Missionary Meeting, and then up to Carpenter�s with quite a crowd of girls.....Maude, Landora, Mabel, Ella, Laura, Peyton, and I. Don�t forget the sweetcakes!! I walked home with Maude Wheeler from Carpenter�s......ha!.. ha!.. ha!...you know it!! I went over to see Emma at 6 o�clock this eve. We took a walk and then went back home, returning again for Church at night...Christian Church. Mrs. Mary Harvey sang the song �Too Late,� tonight.....a lovely voice, perfectly beautiful.
Mon., Apr. 16.
It rained hard most all the morning. This eve has been lovely. We had a very good trade, too, this eve. Put up a new curtain at back window this eve. Sold Mary (Myers) some wallpaper this morning for her hall. I took it down and got caught in a big rain. Went to League Meeting tonight. All that was there was the Young People�s group. We had a real good meeting. Miss Emma Wheeler led. After League I walked home with Emma, went in, and stayed until 9:35 o�clock. Misses Edmonds and Brown were there too.
Tue., Apr. 17.
Trade has been pretty good today, and the day has been very pretty indeed. I gave Emma the bottle to the castor that I broke one out of about a week ago. Mrs. Joe Mullens bought a $55.00 bell from us this morning. I picked me out a light hat from Blakey�s samples this eve down at the hotel. Took a walk up to the schoolhouse this a.m. for Prof. Shumacher. Went up to the Young People�s Meeting at the Baptist Church tonight. After it was over, I had the pleasure of walking home with Miss Maude Wheeler. Went in and talked until 10:20 o�clock. These nights are perfectly lovely......ahem!
Wed., Apr. 18.
Sent off Missionary Report this eve. Trade has been pretty fair today. Went up to see Miss Mabel Carpenter this eve, to take their order for a pair of slippers. Went down to Christian Prayer Meeting with Clarence and Peyton. I walked over the road with Emma. Syd Taylor was there too. We had quite a dispute over �Lewis and Pickett.� But I say.....�hurrah for Ad Lewis.� You know it!!
Thurs., Apr. 19.
I got up this morning at 5 o�clock and bought 28 tickets for the closing of the school on tomorrow night....for Parsons, Lacy, Slusher, Burruss, Jeter, and Myers, also for Lander Smith. I was the second one to scratch the board. Went through the wallpaper dept. this eve. Trade very slow today. Put the winter gloves away today upstairs. The League Literary Meeting met at Mr. H. D. Carpenter�s tonight. We had 14 present and a good meeting too. I went over and walked up with Miss Emma. Maude and Mrs. Carpenter got here today at noon. Maude is much better than she was. Peyton J. was with us tonight, too.
Fri., Apr. 20.
Cloudy and cold. Today has been a very blue day, both in looks and in trade. Newt sent me my pants over by Mr. Geo. Hahn, who brought Mrs. Saufley home (who has been in the climate of California all winter). I was up to call on Miss Mabel Carpenter this eve....took her a bundle which contained a pair of slippers that we ordered for her. We also ordered a pair for Miss Emma Wheeler this eve. I took Emma to the closing exercises of the school - or, in other words - to the Graduation Entertainment at the Hall tonight. Fourteen graduates were as follows: Miss Maggie Kile, Fanny Burgess, Philip Reynolds, Florence Hisle, Berta Walden, Minnie Casebolt, Lee Utley, Mary Burruss, Sallie Hamner, Raymond Edmonds, Ida Payton, Landora Dick, Pet Jeter, and Laura Carpenter. They were all well-remembered with flowers and fruit. I sent Sallie a basket of bananas, oranges and candy ( as �from a friend.�) Emma wore her new gray spring outfit tonight, which was lovely.....
Sat., Apr. 21.
I sent Trautwein $1.50 today for fixing my light pants. I wrote to Heagen today at Marshall. Trade has been slow today.....not many in. It has been a dark, gloomy, cool day. The Misses Carpenter and Wheeler brought me a list this morning to invite to a banquet next Tuesday night. I didn�t get to go to the Entertainment tonight as it was Saturday night (so worked late.) Henry Bishop came this eve at 5:30 o�clock.
Sun., Apr. 22.
Got breakfast at 9:10 o�clock this morning. Went to Sunday School and took a walk over to the corner with Elbert. Got mail and went to dinner. Went in and talked to Maude and Landora as I went from dinner today, at noon, for about an hour. Went over to call on Emma at 4 o�clock this eve. We intended to go walking to the dikes, but Henry Bishop came in and we couldn�t get off. Peyton and Mabel, Elbert and Laura came over to go with us, but they remained with us too. Emma and I walked up to the corner with them as they went home. Such a lovely evening. After we went back home, I came home and got supper, and then returned for Church. We went to the Christian Church. Mr. Thorp got up and left when Mrs. Mary Harvey got up to sing.
Mon., Apr. 23.
I took down the wallpaper display this a.m. I put up a linen display this eve in window. Trade has been pretty fair today. The boys and girls have been fixing up the Hall today for the Banquet tomorrow night. Miss Katie Brown went home this eve with Miss Emma Guthrey. Rev. Geo. Wesley Moore of Kansas City preached at the M. E. Church tonight. The house was crowded and he preached a fine sermon. After Church was over, I walked over the road with Miss Emma. Miss Mary Haynie is with them tonight. Tonight is just perfectly lovely.....you know it!!
Tue., Apr. 24.
�The Great Banquet Night�.........given by the graduates of this year and by those of the past years at Prof. Schumacher�s Opera House. Trade has been only tolerably good today, not so very many in. Got in spring hats and some dry goods this eve. Miss Emma Wheeler took �me� to the Banquet tonight, at which I enjoyed myself hugely....from 8:45 o�clock to 2:05 o�clock. About 125 were there and all seemed to enjoy themselves. We, or at least our table, ate supper at midnight, finishing at 12:40, having had just all we could eat. It was just fine. The Hall was decorated beautifully and the �toasts,� by the few chosen ones, were fine and witty. Retired at 2:25 o�clock this morning. Ahem!
Wed., Apr. 25.
Mr. Taylor and Mr. Peterman went up to Malta Bend this morning to see the Methodist Church. I was down to the Hall this a.m., helping to eat up scraps that were left from last night. I marked and stenciled the hats this eve. Miss Lucy Gilliam, a teacher in our school here, from Brunswick, left us this eve for her home. Trade slow. Elbert and myself went down to the Methodist Prayer Meeting tonight, Bro. H. D. Carpenter, leader. After Prayer Meeting Elbert and myself walked home with Misses Mabel and Laura Carpenter. We didn�t go in, but sat on porch and talked awhile. I retired at 9:55 o�clock.
Thurs., Apr. 26.
The boss is playing croquet this eve. I wrote a letter to Frank Webster this eve. Elbert and Peyton went fishing. We had quite a nice little shower late this eve. I paid $4.00 out this eve in accounts at different places. I took a bundle up to Mrs. Kile this eve, and coming back I walked home from Mrs. Dee Vaughan�s with Miss Sallie Hamner, carrying her butter for her. Mr. Leftwich went �frog hunting� this eve and killed 82. How is that for �frogs????� Mr. Taylor asked me today if I could vote for Mr. Barnstill, but, as I had promised Miss Maude Wheeler to vote for Mr. Gwinn, I told her, under the circumstances, I couldn�t. I went up to the Baptist Church tonight to preaching and afterwards walked home with Miss Emma J. Wheeler.....you know it!
Fri., Apr. 27.
The Baptist 5th Sunday Convention commenced this a.m., lasting until Sunday. Today has been quite pretty, but trade only fair. The boss and Mr. Jeter both attended the Services this a.m. and this p.m., so I have had all I could do. I went down to Endeavor tonight, but it was out before I got there. I walked on over to see Miss Emma and met her on the road, so walked on home with her and went in and stayed until after 10 o�clock. Syd came home with Miss Ruth too, but he didn�t come in. They were at the Baptist Church. Miss Sallie Hamner called me across the street this eve as I came from supper and gave me a pretty �button-hole� bouquet.
Sat., Apr. 28.
Election Day for County Offices. Lots and lots of people in town....more than have been for months. We had a good trade too. The young school kids had an Entertainment at Mertens� Hall tonight, for the benefit of the Old Soldiers Home. I stopped in, as I went to supper, at Maude�s and heard her and Miss Mary Turpin play. It was fine. Hurrah for Ad Lewis, Ouar (sp?), Gwinn, and Washburn!! You know it!! Pickett, Barnhill, and others must stay behind.....
Sun., Apr. 29.
Got up this a.m. at 8:35 o�clock. Didn�t go to breakfast or to Sunday School. Mrs. Geo. G. Hawkins died last night at 1 o�clock. I took a walk to corner with the boys this a.m., and walked back with Miss Ruth Wheeler as far as Lem�s. Got mail and went to dinner. Coming down from dinner I stopped in and shook hands with Miss Maude W. on Gwinn�s election, talked a little while and then came on downtown. Found Syd Taylor and we took a walk up after Peyton and Elbert. We then came down to my room where we sat until after 4 o�clock, talking World�s Fair, reading old letters and eating bananas. At 4:30, we went out calling....Elbert and Peyton went over to Wheeler�s with me, but they didn�t stay long. I stayed until 6 o�clock, then came home for supper. Met Miss Ella Parrish at corner and walked down home with her. I went down to see Lem and Mary this eve, just before going over the road. It has been raining most all evening and yet tonight. Emma and I didn�t go to Church. I haven�t been on the inside of a Church today....first time I have missed for a long time. This morning was so lovely....I took off my flannel today.
Mon., Apr. 30.
Took down all my draperies today....also the window display. Trade dull today. It has been raining most all day long. Mrs. G. G. Hawkins was buried this a.m. at Fairville. Painted the poles in front door this eve....also painted my old last year�s straw hat black this eve. I went down to our League Meeting tonight. Walked up home with Miss Jeanie Leftwich and then walked home with Miss Emma Wheeler. Dark and stormy out. Rained hard all night.
MAY
Tue., May 1.
Out collecting this a.m. Painted the knobs on my front door display racks red this eve. Miss Flora Mertens brought me and Peyton Jeter a nice box of cake this eve. It was splendid, too. The Young People of Miami had a union mass meeting at the Baptist Church tonight. There was a large crowd and a good meeting. Quite a number took part. Walked home with Miss Emma Wheeler tonight and John Sibley went home with Miss Ruth. I went down to the Music Hall tonight after coming back from over the road. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! One year ago today the World�s Fair opened at Chicago.
Wed., May 2.
Lyttleton Myers� birthday........b. 1858.
G. T. Taylor and Charles Sohns went up to Davis Lake, fishing, today. Jno. Burruss and brothers had a big �Sale� today across the River. Trade has been good today. Perfectly lovely day. I painted signs for Prof. Schumacher�s Music Hall today. Papa worked down at Mr. Charles Ullery�s today.....raising his house. Peyton Jeter and self took a walk over to Mertens� corner tonight, sat down, and talked awhile. We then went back to Prayer Meeting and walked home with Emma and Ruth Wheeler, and Peyton went home with Flora Mertens. Syd Taylor and Geo. Burruss are over the River tonight.
Thurs., May 3.
Trade only fair today. Finished my black hat tonight, putting a new black band on and a nice bow. Cleaned upstairs this a.m. and washed windows this eve (upstairs in front). Not very many in from the country today. Geo. Burruss, Syd Taylor and myself were down at the Music Room until it was over, and Syd went home with Mary B., Geo. with Louise Miller, and I walked home with Maude Wheeler. We then took a walk to both ends of the corner and retired at 10:20 o�clock, having spent a fine, pleasant night. Talked to the boys awhile tonight at Dunlap�s Drug Store.
Fri., May 4.
I was aroused last night at half-past eleven o�clock for a fire in Wheeler�s and Lemon�s� Store. We got it out all okay though. Today has been a mercury day. Trade very dull. G.T.T. and wife went to Malta Bend this eve. Most all the boys and girls went too. Schumacher gave an �Entertainment� there tonight. It just poured down rain most all night. The boys and girls, or, in fact, none of them, got back tonight. They had to stay all night in Malta Bend. I went over to see Emma tonight for a little while. Dark, dark, dark!! It was the blackest night I was ever out in, and pouring down rain too! You know it!!
Sat., May 5.
Still cloudy and rainy. The crowd from Malta Bend got in this morning early. Said they had a fine time. Today has been part pretty and part bad. We have had a pretty-fair trade, though, all day. Mr. J. A. Woods closed his Store today (went broke). Mr. Taylor took $102-worth of his stuff this a.m. on a note he was security for, and we sold $60 of it today. How was that!! Warren (looks like �Burns� or �Burris), of Los Angeles, Calif., came in yesterday evening at 5 o�clock.
Sun., May 6.
Lovely, lovely! Went to Sunday School and took a walk over to corner and back with Elbert. We then went down to the graveyard, in place of Church. After dinner Peyton Jeter and self went up to see Elbert. He gave us ice-cream and cake. At 3 o�clock I went up to Maude Wheeler�s and we went up to Carpenter�s where Peyton and Elbert joined us with Misses Mabel and Laura. We all took a walk to the woods, coming out at the upper-landing where we got in skiff and took a long ride up the River, dropping down at the ferry-boat where we got off. We gathered lots of wild flowers, and don�t forget the big black snake we saw! We then came on home. All stopped in Mr. Wheeler�s for a little while, then I went on home and got supper. I went over to see Emma tonight at 7 o�clock. We didn�t go to Church. Syd and Ruth did, though.......ahem!
Mon., May 7.
This is our first big day of our special �lace-curtain sale.� It lasts until Fri., the 11th. Put on my light-check-suit for everyday this a.m. Wrote a postal to Newt and sent him $1.00 for Rettie, by Lem today. Out passing-out bills this eve. I draped the Store upstairs and down today with lace curtains and portieres. A crowd went from here to Marshall this eve to attend a concert there tonight. Papa spent the day down to Uncle John�s and Aunt Addie�s (Miller�s). Went down to our Epworth League Meeting tonight. We had a fine meeting.....Maude and Landora were there. I walked home with Emma and Syd went with Ruth.
Tue., May 8.
Measured Mrs. Greenabaum�s room today for a carpet. Cut it off and carried it over to her this evening. Stopped in and talked to Miss Mamie Wood a few minutes as I came back, tho she was cleaning house. Trade only fair today. We got in a right smart lot of goods this eve. Syd Taylor and Peyton Jeter walked over home from Zea�s corner with Misses Ruth and Emma Wheeler tonight as they were out walking. Richard Haynie and myself went to Baptist Young People�s Meeting (while the two �Geo.s� and Clarence went out walking). After Prayer Meeting I chatted with the boys awhile at �Pete�s Drug Store,� and then retired at 9:30 o�clock.
Wed., May 9.
Rain all day. I got up this morning at 5 o�clock, swept out, and went to breakfast at 25-min. of six-o�clock. But the older crowd that was going fishing today didn�t get to go, as it was raining. Trade has been very slow today. Measured Mrs. H. D. Carpenter�s stairway today for a new carpet, which we sold, and I took it up this eve to her. Also measured a room for Mrs. Dr. Grady this a.m. We sold her a carpet, too. Elbert Dunlap took his sister to Gilliam today. He had a hard-day-of-it. I went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight and walked home with Emma. Mr. Vaughan called on me to pray....which I did. Not many out today.
Thurs., May 10.
Measured a room for Miss Mary Turpin this morning. I sold her a carpet and two rugs. Measured a room for Mrs. Judge Ish this eve. We sold her a carpet, too. Fixed two curtains and delivered them to Miss Mamie Wood this eve. Received a nice note this morning from Mrs. Dr. Edmonds, asking me to please invite 20 of the young men (she sent me a list) to her house tomorrow eve as a �birthday surprise� party for Miss Gussie. The boys bought her a fine silver French-plate-mirror this eve, and a box of confectionary, to be presented to her on tomorrow night by Henry Bishop. We went down to the Christian Church tonight to hear Rev. Clay of Salt Lake City, Utah, preach. I walked home with Miss Emma, but did not go in. This is a perfectly lovely night.
Fri., May 11.
Gussie Edmond�s birthday.......b. 1874 (20-years-old).
Robbers broke-in Jackson & Smith�s last night...tried to break safe, but failed....got some canned-goods, etc. I fixed up a box of candy ($1.00 worth) from the boys to Miss Gussie tonight....wrapping it in 20-papers, the number she is old. We also gave her a fine silver-plated mirror. I had the pleasure of taking Miss Emma Wheeler to Dr. Edmond�s tonight. Thirty-three were there and we all had a fine time....remained until after 1 o�clock. Miss Gussie was very much surprised when she received the present we boys gave her. It was presented to her by Mr. Henry Bishop in a very nice speech. She had a mighty nice supper for us too. I ate supper twice....you know it!!!
Sat., May 12.
Today has been just perfectly lovely. It has been an awful dull day, though. Not anyone in hardly. I went over to Mr. Milt Burns this a.m. and sold him six nice curtains. Put up two curtain poles for Mrs. Hamner this a.m.......up in Sallie�s room. Also draped the lace-curtains for her. Tramps are again around. They have got �a watch� out again tonight. Wheeler & Lemon�s Store was closed last night by the Constable.
Sun., May 13.
Got up this a.m. at 9 o�clock. Went up home at 10 o�clock to take hat to Rettie. Didn�t eat any breakfast. Went to Sunday School and then took a walk with Elbert and Peyton to end of corner and back. Got dinner at 1:25 o�clock, dried dishes, and, as Peyton came for me, went downtown. Chatted with the boys and made up �fishing list� for Wednesday. Peyton and Elbert went up to Mertens� and Miller�s. Syd Taylor and I went to Wheeler�s, Hamner�s and Carpenter�s. Emma was there as Mabel took dinner with her today, and spent the day. I then went down to Lem and Mary�s and had banana-cream cake. Took a walk with them to end of corner and back, carrying Lewis for Mary. This has been a perfectly lovely day. I went over to see Emma tonight and walked up to the Misses Carpenter�s and stayed a little while. Tonight is perfectly grand....
Mon., May 14.
Stopped in at Mrs. Harry Wheeler�s this a.m. to talk to Misses Landora and Maude about fishing. I put up three curtains at Mrs. L. J. Hamner�s this a.m. Today has been perfectly grand.....but hot.... Oh My!... Don�t mention it!! I received a nice box of strawberries through the mail this eve from Miss Lucy Gilliam at Brunswick. I went down to League tonight and we had a good, big meeting. Miss Laura Carpenter gave me a note from Miss Maude Wheeler tonight at League. I walked home with Miss Emma tonight. I received a letter from Mrs. Scott this eve, asking me to vacate room over Store as to give more room for Miss Emma Parsons.
Tue., May 15.
I got up this a.m. at 5 o�clock and cleaned downstairs and also upstairs. I rented the corner room in Edward�s house this a.m. at $2.00 per month....also ordered me a bedroom set. I took down the stove this evening. I received a note from Miss Sallie Hamner this a.m. saying she couldn�t attend our fishing party for tomorrow. Today certainly has been awful hot. Wrote Miss Lucy Gilliam a note this eve thanking her for the strawberries.
Wed., May 16.
The following parties left this a.m. in the hack, accompanied with six or seven other rigs with girls and boys, headed for Davis Lake, fishing: John Sibley, Peyton Jeter and myself with Misses Miller�s, Edmonds�, Carpenter�s, Parrish�s and Wheeler�s. We left at 6 o�clock and got to the Lake at 8 o�clock. There was about 30 of us all together.....and don�t mention the time!! We had one of the best times we have ever had. Our hack-load went up to Malta Bend this eve at 3 o�clock, and others, too. We had one of the best dinners we ever sat down to! The Lake was so rough that we didn�t fish any at all. We gathered water-lilies, and had just a magnificent time. We also had a big time coming home....we were last to get home. The rain caught us at Parson�s, but we didn�t get much wet. Got in at 11 o�clock. Most of the day was lovely.....we will never forget this day.
Thurs., May 17.
Had two screens put in up in my room today. I took Uncle John home with me today for dinner. Washed the front windows this eve. Made me a box for my stove and lamp this eve. William Lampkins and Ed helped me to move tonight all my things from the Store (where I have been sleeping) to my new room at Mr. Edwards. I paid him in advance for my rent ($2 per month). So, I spent my first night with him tonight. Tonight is just perfectly lovely. Ruth and Emma were in Store tonight a little while. Geo. Burruss and Syd Taylor were up in my room tonight and stayed a long, long time. I took Elbert over a box of my cake that Ella and Emma gave me.
Fri., May 18.
Put up five curtains for Mrs. J. H. Noonan this eve. Also four for Mrs. J. D. Fristoe. Papa made for me, and put it up, a nice clothes rack. I made a cover for it at noon and put it up on it this eve. I bought me four chairs at Judge Ferril�s this eve. I cleaned out the drawers on my side, straightening things out that was in them. I got in my furniture this eve. It is just lovely....four pieces. William and I set it all up tonight and I also arranged other things. I didn�t get to see Emma tonight as I was compelled to work on my room, as tomorrow is Saturday.
Sat., May 19.
Syd Taylor, who was over the road last night, brought me an awful nice letter from Emma this morning. Today has been perfectly lovely. Trade pretty fair this eve. We had Peyton Jeter to help us at Store. Rettie fixed my drapes for my mantle and also for my washstand tonight. I took up my lace curtains and put them up also tonight. I paid for my furniture today....it was $24 without freight costs. I worked until 20 min. of 1 o�clock tonight in my room, fixing different things and getting it in ship-shape. Hung my lace curtains, draped mantle and put splasher on wash stand and scarf on dresser.
Sun., May 20.
I got up this morning at 10 o�clock, took a bath and dressed for Sunday. Cleaned out my room, etc., etc., got mail, and went to dinner. Will Andrews, Hubert Wood, Elbert Dunlap, Peyton Jeter, Syd Taylor and Charles Sohns were here to see my room this eve. They were all well-pleased with it. I went down to Missionary Meeting this eve at 3 o�clock. Went over to see Emma at 4:30 o�clock. Met her at Mr. A. L. Wheeler�s, though, and walked over the road from there. Went down to see Lem and Mary this eve. Emma and I took a walk before going to Church tonight. Syd and I had ice-cream and cake tonight over the road!!
Mon., May 21.
Trade has been only fair today......not many of the farmers in. I measured Mr. Taylor�s dining room and Mr. Lampkin�s room this eve, for carpets, and sold each of them one. Two years ago this eve, at 7 o�clock, my dear bro. Robert died. I went to our Epworth League tonight. We had a good one, too......Maude and Landora were there. Miss Louise Miller asked me for her photos (that I have of hers) tonight at the League, and I told her I didn�t know if I would give them up or not! I walked home with Emma from the League tonight, went in, and sat until 15-min. of 10 o�clock. The boss had a runaway today.....didn�t break much.
Tue., May 22.
Fixed washstand sideboard. Put on a new door lock and hung a curtain for Mrs. G. T. Taylor this a.m. Sent Louise her photos this eve by a Negro (the photos she asked me for last night). I took Rettie and Mary up to see my room this eve. While we were there, Mrs. Barnett and Miss Laura Carpenter came in.....they all thought it was very nice. I went up to Young People�s Meeting tonight. Walked home with Miss Sallie Hamner. Syd Taylor and I then went up to Mrs. Shelton�s and went in and listened to Miss Tina sing and play. Then we walked over home with Ruth and Emma.
Wed., May 23.
Charles Sohns, G. T. Taylor, Rev. Ginn, and Erskine went fishing at Duck Lake today. Framed my two photos of the train wreck this eve. Wrote a note to Maude Wheeler this eve to call tonight, which was all okay, by meeting her at Church where she is going to practice for awhile. Also glued my tin-types in case. I was up to see Miss Maude Wheeler tonight, where I enjoyed myself ever so much. I loaned Peyton my old pair of patent-leathers tonight. There is a crowd went over the River tonight. I had an invite to go, late tonight, but �thank you� I don�t go that way! I had other fish to fry that was (to me)....much better! You know it!!
Thurs., May 24.
Went through the wallpaper dept. this a.m. Paid Mr. J. F. Webster $4.00 this eve on my fire-insurance. Our Literary Meeting was to meet at the Parsonage with Rev. E. Y. Ginn tonight, but, as it commenced pouring-down rain at that time, we couldn�t have any meeting. They are practicing at the Baptist Church tonight for Memorial Day, on next Wed., the 30th. After it was over I walked over the road with Miss Emma Wheeler, and Mr. A. L. Wheeler walked over with Miss Ruth, from his house. Lem traded me an ash cabinet tonight for my walnut cabinet so as to match my furniture. I will exchange it one night next week.
Fri., May 25.
We have been quite busy most all day long. Measured Dr. Wheeler�s hall today, for oil cloth, and carried it over to them this eve. Got in my two willow rocking-chairs today. Edwards paid me for my other chairs today, that I sold him last week. These willow-chairs are lovely. Took a walk up to Leftwich�s this eve, met Miss Emma, and walked over home with her. We listened to the �merry-go-round� play while we sat on the front porch. Quite a crowd was there (I mean at the merry-go-round). I carried a beautiful bouquet to Syd this eve, from Ruth......you know it!!
Sat., May 26.
Today has been perfectly lovely. Trade pretty good. I got in my new pair of lace-shoes today from Brown Shoe Company. Also, Elbert�s and Peyton�s, too. Had my hair cut this morning. We have had a splendid trade all day long. Peyton helped us this evening. Lem traded spool-cabinets with me tonight....his ash one for my walnut case. I sold Ed my dark brown pants tonight for some work he had done for me, and 85-cents cash in my favor. Retired tonight at 12:20 o�clock.
Sun., May 27.
Got up this a.m., got breakfast and froze a freezer of ice-cream for Rettie. Saw Maude W. at window looking quite cute. Walked up to Sunday School with her and Landora as I went to the Store. I went to Sunday School, took a walk to the corner with Syd Taylor, and a walk to the graveyard with Elbert Dunlap. Then I got the mail and went to dinner. I went to see Miss Ella Parrish this eve at 4 o�clock, took a walk over to the schoolhouse, and met the boys and girls. Then Ella and I walked up to Carpenter�s with Laura and Mabel. We went in and sat awhile. John Sibley and Emma are out riding this eve. Emma and I had a few words over her not getting in on time.....she was late. Talked to Maude and Landora as I came by from supper. Minor Lewis is with Maude this night. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!
Mon., May 28.
Made a screen-window for Mrs. Taylor�s kitchen window and put it up this a.m. Also fixed her door on porch, and glued door to washstand. Paid Millie Redd for washing this evening - $2.40 (paid up to June 1, 1894). Today has been a lovely day, but trade exceedingly dull....not very many in. Tonight is our Union Meeting of the Young People, which meets at the Methodist Church.....subject: �growing in grace,� led by myself. We had quite a nice little crowd out and a very interesting meeting. Bro. Russell was with us from Arrow Rock. He gave us quite a nice little talk. Richard Haynie had me to make �an engagement� for him with Maude Wheeler for our Meeting tonight, but, as she had to practice, it was no good. I walked home with Emma from our meeting, and stayed until eleven. Ahem!
Tue., May 29.
Memorial Day with the Odd Fellows here today. Quite a number were here. Services at Baptist Church this eve, also tonight at Christian Church. Emma sang a vocal-solo this eve. I didn�t get to attend the services, or go to graveyard. I mended Emma�s light-blue fan today and took it over to her tonight. Went to Church with Emma tonight. As I was late, I met her at Mr. Jacob Burns�. Talked to Maude and Landora this eve as I went from supper. Maude looked quite cute in her �mother-hubbard,� or, �wrapper,� rather, this eve. Quite a crowd out to hear Rev. J. B. Russell tonight. He lectured only 27-minutes....good tho! That cake �suffered� tonight that was brought into the parlor!!!!
Wed., May 30.
Beautiful day! Cleaned out back this morning and also upstairs. Went down to the M. E. Church this eve and met the committee for �Children�s Day Sunday.� Printed the words (or mottos) on eight-sashes for them this eve. Rev. J. S. Russell of Arrow Rock preached for the Methodist Church tonight. I went up to see Miss Maude tonight and we went to Church. Spent quite a nice little time with Maude tonight. She gave me a lovely rosebud. Geo. Taylor came home with Miss Landora. Miss Susie Hawkins was there too, as I went in for Church.
Thurs., May 31.
Alice Foster�s birthday.....b. 1870.
I put the washstand door on hinges for Mrs. G. T. Taylor this morning. Elbert and I made, and put up, an arch in the Methodist Church this eve, for Children�s Day Sunday. I took Mrs. Shelton and Miss Florence Hisle up to see my room this eve, and while there, Misses Tina and Emma came up also. Walked up home with Miss Sallie Hamner this eve, carrying some bundles for her. Sent her a box of cherries tonight as I had promised, or rather, I gave it to her in the Store. I helped Mr. Edwards put down a rag-carpet tonight. I went down to the Christian Church, got Emma, and went up to Bro. Ginn�s to our Literary Meeting, but, as there were only a few there, we had no meeting.
JUNE
Fri., June 1.
Out collecting this morning. Gathered a box of cherries for Emma this morning and sent them over to her. Mr. William Clutterbuck and Miss Annie Parsons were married last night. G. T. T., L. J. H., and others, were out to Ishes today for dinner. Mabel Carpenter and Maude Wheeler drew straws for a pretty box this eve, with Maude being the one holding the lucky straw, I took it up to her as I went to supper. Elbert and I went down to Church this eve to help decorate. We went up to Carpenter�s with Mabel and Maude to cut cedars. I walked up with her (Maude). She helped me carry the cedar back....don�t forget the radishes and salt and gooseberries we had this eve!!! I walked home with Maude from Church. I helped after supper, too. Walked home with Mabel and Ella. Went down to Christian Church to Endeavor, the went to the �merry-go-round� with Ruth and Emma. Stayed until 11 o�clock.
Sat., Jun. 2.
Trade dull....not many in. Mr. James Cresap auctioned-off �Wheeler�s & Lemon�s� stock of grocery this eve. Arthur Dunlap got home from school this eve. I carried a box of cherries up to Miss E. Parsons this morning, for Rettie (I also gathered them for her). Mr.Gus Leftwich fired Geo. Purdue (the New York kid). He has been working for Leftwich for some time. Clayton Wheeler took his place yesterday morning. G. N. Jackson went to Chicago tonight with his fine horses (four) to sell. Prof. Schumacher went as far as Mexico (MO) with him. Rettie and Landora Dick went out to Mack Lewis� this eve. They will be back on tomorrow eve.
Sun., Jun. 3.
I am twenty-three years old today.
I got up this a.m. at 7:30 o�clock. Went up home, got breakfast, washed dishes, gathered a 1/2 gal. of cherries and swung in cistern until noon for Maude Wheeler. As Rettie was away and this being my birthday, Mary brought me up a freezer of ice-cream all ready to freeze, which I froze. Then I came to my room and found a box there from Emma containing two beautiful �throws,� and a lovely pin-cushion...as a birthday present. Then I got ready for �Children�s Day� at the Methodist Church, went down, and was on-duty for a reading. I also ushered for them. Had quite a nice program and also a large crowd. Newt and Mattie came over from Marshall, and went back this eve. I gave Newt and Elbert some ice-cream and cake this eve. Took Maude W. the dish of cherries and met her cousin, Miss Duggins. Went down to Christian Church, got Emma, and went across on boat with the crowd. Quite a crowd was over from Station that crossed back this eve. Emma and I called on Miss Mabel and Laura Carpenter, also on Misses Maude W., Landora D. and Miss Duggins. We then went over home and Emma got ready for Church. We took a walk up to Bro. Ginn�s and then we went to the Christian Church. Emma had a fine cake for me, too, tonight. She is a cute girl........
Mon., Jun. 4.
Lovely, but hot....90-degrees in shade. Trade exceedingly dull. Went through my side of Store today and filled-in. Boss and Walden went squirrel-hunting this eve. Commenced putting-up cherries at home today. Mr. William Hornbeck�s little 14-months-baby died last eve after having the orange seed that was in it�s windpipe cut-out. The funeral has just passed-by, with a large crowd, going to the cemetery. I went down to our Epworth League Meeting tonight. We had a business meeting. I gave Maude Wheeler the letter �L� from our decorations of Sunday. I walked home with Miss Emma tonight from the League.
Tue., Jun. 5.
We had a nice shower this morning....cooled things off lots. Put up five curtains for Mrs. Ish today at her new home in town. Mr. Edward�s wife and his two children came this a.m. He met them at the Station. We did commence invoicing this a.m., but the boss told us to wait. He had ordered a new measuring machine which will be in about Friday. I washed windows this eve and also showcases. Arthur Dunlap, George Taylor, and myself, called on Misses Maude Wheeler, Landora Dick, and their company, Miss Katie Duggins (cousin of Maude�s, also cousin of Daisy Duggins). We all went to the Young People�s Meeting tonight. As it was 25-min. after 9 o�clock before we got home....of course we made up for it on the other end of the line.....you know it!!!
Wed., Jun. 6.
The Baptist Missionary Society gives a �Lawn Social� and �Ice-Cream Supper� tonight on the lawn of Jno. A. Hawkins. The boss went to Duck Lake today, fishing. Trade dull. Fixed the �Ex-Miamian�s 4th of July photo� this morning in frame, with ribbon, costing me 27-cents for same. Today has been perfectly lovely. Had the pleasure of taking Miss Emma Wheeler to the Social at Mr. Hawkins� tonight. Quite a nice little crowd was there and they took in $30 gross-proceeds. I had quite a nice little talk with Maude Wheeler tonight sitting on the steps. Landora and Emma gave me �two� lovely bouquets. John Sibley ate with Emma, too, tonight. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!
Thurs., Jun. 7.
A big crowd of the boys and girls left this morning for Wakenda Creek to camp until Sat. eve.....about 30- in-all. They certainly have a lovely morning to start off on. I invoiced our underwear dept. today, also the toboggans, hoods, fastenings, etc. Today has been perfectly lovely, but trade has been somewhat slow. Gathered a shoebox of cherries this morning and took it down to Mr. Edwards for his wife to make him a couple of pies. As I was sleepy and worn out, I went to my room and retired at 9 o�clock sharp. Miss Gussie Edmonds and cousin, Ida, came this eve from Mexico (MO). We sent Uncle John (Miller) some cherries tonight, by Charlie.
Fri., Jun. 8.
Have been invoicing all day long. Miss Kate Duggins (Maude Wheeler�s cousin) went home this eve. I was gathering cherries this morning and Maude was at the fence talking to me, so I pulled her a limb or two off, and carried them to her. She looked quite cute in her blue wrapper, watering the flowers. Trade has been real quiet most all day. Talked to Maude a little while as I went to supper tonight, as she was sitting on the front porch (looking quite cute). Geo. Taylor, Raymond Edmonds and myself took a walk to both ends of the corner tonight. I went up to Dr. Edmonds� tonight to make arrangements for John Burruss to call tonight, which was all O.K. Ahem!!!
Sat., Jun. 9.
Pretty day, but very, very dusty. We had a fine big rain this eve about 5 o�clock. The fishing-crowd got in this eve, just before the rain. They reported having a fine, big trip....and I know they did. As I came from supper I had quite a nice little chat with Miss Maude Wheeler....O!.. Richard is a dandy.....poor boy! Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! .. No telling!!! �Engagements before breakfast....� As it rained so tonight, Horace Hornbeck stayed all night with me.
Sun., Jun. 10.
Perfectly beautiful! Got up this a.m. at 6 o�clock. Went through all my cabinet drawers and trunk and two boxes. I cleaned and arranged things in my room, so I now have my room in fine ship-shape. Clarence Haynie and Peyton Jeter were up to see me this eve. I went down to see Emma this eve at 3:30 o�clock as she was away on Friday night. I spent a very fine evening, then came up to supper and stopped by and chatted with Maude a few seconds, who was sitting on her front porch as I went by. Then I came on around to my room where I had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. A. R. Edmonds, who was on the porch as I went in. After talking to her, I got myself ready to go over to see Emma, stopping in as I went by, to see Lem and Mary. When I got to the Dr.�s, Emma was at her Grandma�s (Vaughan�s), so I had to wait a few seconds. She came in a very short while. We didn�t go to Church, but took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner, the schoolhouse, and back home, where I then stayed until 11 o�clock. Syd, too.
Mon., Jun. 11.
We got in our �accurate measuring machine� this a.m. I have tested it thoroughly and find it pretty correct. Put buttons on Miss Hattie Edmonds tan-shoes this morning (she is from Mexico, MO). Elbert Dunlap went to Kansas City this eve to meet Daisy Duggins there in the morning. We have been invoicing this whole day long. Our League had election-of-officers tonight for the ensuing year. I was elected as President of the League. I walked home with Emma after League and went in and stayed awhile. Today has been awful, awful hot!!
Tue., Jun. 12.
Mr. Jeter drove Mr. Leftwich down to the DeWitt landing this morning , early, to meet the 4 o�clock train going west. Mr. Taylor and wife went out to the Memorial Services at Mt. Carmel today. I made-off the Epworth League Program for our new topic-cards today. Maude and Landora went down to Millsap�s this eve, to stay until Saturday for the wedding on Thurs. night I went over to see Ruth and Emma this eve about going across the River to the Station tonight. All was �all-okay.� A crowd of 15 went over to the Station tonight. We just had a fine time! We got back at 2 o�clock a.m. The skiff-ride on the River was perfectly grand in the moonlight. Mabel, Laura, and Emma made-off the program for their committees tonight, at Station.
Wed., Jun. 13.
HOT....HOT....HOT!!!!! Have been copying invoice all day long. Gave Emma the League �topic-card� today to copy for me, to have printed. Miss Eva Snelling brought me a nice dish of sherbet and cake today, at noon, from Miss Ella Parrish. It was just fine, too! I went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight and, after the meeting, took a walk with Emma up to Carpenter�s corner and back. We had a nice, long talk. I trust that from now on....we will understand one another better, this world and then another. These nights are perfectly lovely....you know it!! �S=Going W=all=E�
Thurs., Jun. 14.
Lovely....but 98-degrees in the shade! Emma brought me up the �topic-card� this a.m., so I fixed it up and sent it off this eve to have printed at Nashville-Town. Today has been very, very hot. Trade pretty fair. Miss Pearl Cooper and Mr. Luke Anderson were married tonight at Bethel Church. Maude Wheeler played the Wedding March. Rettie and Jim Long went down to see it tonight. Coming from supper I met Emma. We took a walk down to the graveyard with her to water the flowers. Peyton Jeter was over to see her tonight.....O!.. My! I played with the boys at the Band Room tonight and then took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner before returning with Raymond Edmonds and Geo. Taylor.
Fri., Jun. 15.
Ninety-eight degrees in the shade. Paid my room rent for next month today and also my Building & Loan. Got a nice letter from Frank Webster today. Put up four brackets on window for Mrs. Vanice this morning. We had a nice shower this evening. Invoiced the hamburgs today. I received a real nice long letter from Hallie (Hudson) this eve. Played a few pieces with the band-boys tonight. I went down to Christian Endeavor tonight and walked home with Miss Emma Wheeler. Spent a real pleasant evening with her....you know it!! I tell you this rain cooled things off...lots. Elbert and Dr. Edmonds got back from Excelsior Springs today.
Sat., Jun. 16.
Some farmers commenced cutting wheat Thurs. eve. The most of it will be cut by this time next week if the weather holds up like it has been. Maude and Landora got in today from the Anderson-Cooper wedding. They brought me some wedding cake. It rained hard all evening. Trade very, very dull....not many in town. Rained hard again tonight.
Sun., Jun. 17.
Froze a freezer of cream this morning. Went to Sunday School. Took a walk to corner with Elbert. Stopped at Lem�s and ate some green apples and sat in hammock. Emma was there too, but I didn�t know it when I went in. Got a group of photos from Hallie this a.m. Went over to see �Em� this eve at 3:30 o�clock, but, as Peyton J., Clarence H., and Joe Frank Burruss, and John Sibley were there, I didn�t get to say very much to her. This evening has been quite pretty. After supper I went over to see Emma and we took a walk to the graveyard, up to Carpenter�s corner, then to Church, and up to Bishop�s corner. A lovely night for walking! Then to Beck�s for oranges.......you know it!!!
Mon., Jun. 18.
Belle Burns� birthday......b. 1871.
Invoiced the laces, torchons, veilings, and darvetts (?), today. Trade dull. A good many farmers cutting wheat today. G. T. and his crowd playing croquet this eve. Miss Lilly Conway from Marshall is over today. She took Miss Ellis back who had been visiting the Miss Mertens�. Maude Wheeler and Susie Hawkins went to Marshall this eve to attend Baptist Union Meeting which meets there tomorrow and Wednesday. Walked up with Miss Landora as I went to supper. Went to League and, after it was over, I walked over the road with the people....
Tue., Jun. 19.
Today certainly has been a hot one. Quite a crowd of boys and girls went to DeWitt this eve. We were invoicing so I couldn�t get off. The Missouri River is on quite a boom now. Emma is spending the day at Mr. L. W. Haynie�s....also the night. Elbert and I took a walk over to the corner and back tonight. We met Flora with a �mother-hubbard� on.....she looked cute....you know.....O!.. My!! Lots of the calico were out walking tonight. I retired at 9:20 o�clock tonight feeling tired and worn out over a hard days work of invoicing. I�ll be glad when it is all overwith....which it will be on the first of July.
Wed., Jun. 20.
Ninety-eight degrees in shade. Today has been a hot one, sure enough! Dull.....dull, though, as no one in town. Farmers all busy cutting wheat. Invoiced the underwear, gloves, hosiery and corsets today. Went down to Christian Prayer Meeting. Walked with Emma up to Carpenter�s corner, and then back home. Mary Haynie spent the night with Emma tonight. It rained real hard tonight about 11 o�clock. Our horse that we got from W. O. Burgess had a fine colt last night.
Thurs., Jun. 21.
The longest day of the year. Mama died nine-years-ago today. Prof. Lacy came down from Mt. Leonard last eve....he is rooming with me while here. Mr. Jeter went down to Mr. Armond Hupps this eve, with Mr. L. J. Hamner and an insurance agent. The boss is playing croquet. We had quite a nice shower this eve. I got a letter from Bro. Dobyns today. Sent it to Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Miller, Lem, and Mrs. Dr. Wheeler. Have been writing on invoice all day long. Went over to Dr. Wheeler�s tonight to see Miss Lou in regard to letter. Also fixed the piano stool that has been broken for a long, long time. Talked to Emma until 10 o�clock and then took my departure.
Fri., Jun. 22.
Cleaned upstairs this a.m., and don�t forget it was hot. Trade dull. Posted on inventory this morning. Washed windows, mirror, and showcases this eve. Made Emma a flower frame for her mama�s grave today. Wrote a letter to Bro. Dobyn�s this eve in answer to his of the 20th. Mr. Webster changed a six-drawer desk cabinet (one we sold W. & Lemons) with us today, for a four-drawer desk cabinet. I went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight and walked home with Misses Ruth and Emma Wheeler. Stormy night.....dark. Retired at 10:25 o�clock.....tired and sleepy.
Sat., Jun. 23.
Well, today has been dull sure enough! Copied our invoice all morning. Miss Mollie Snelling came home from Texas this morning where she has been for about two-years. One hundred and five County men are here. Received Epworth League Program this eve. Emma gave me a letter this a.m., to read on tomorrow eve.
Sun., Jun. 24.
I got up this a.m., cleaned room and got breakfast at 9 o�clock. Froze a freezer of ice-cream this a.m. Saw Miss Maude Wheeler �awfully cute� this a.m. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. You know it!! John Sibley took Emma down to Price Royer�s to spend the day. Elbert and Peyton J. went to Malta Bend this a.m. Our ferry-boat Commodore left for St. Louis this a.m. to go after the new barge they bought. Mrs. Jno. B., Mattie and Mary Turpin went down too, with Capt., Dave, Alvin, and George. We had a severe wind-storm this eve. Saw Emma and John go by buggy-riding this eve as I was talking to Maude W. I went over to see Emma tonight. It was so stormy that we didn�t go to Church. Remember the broken pitcher tonight....O!.. Me! I took Maude Wheeler some ice-cream today at noon. Gave Mrs. Edwards� two little ones a French-harp each this eve. Answered the invitation of Misses Thompson�s today at Cockrell, who sent me an invitation yesterday to attend a party there on Thursday (28th) in honor of Misses Mamie and Lizzie Wood of this city.
Mon., Jun. 25.
As I broke the water-pitcher over at Dr. Wheeler�s last night, I bought a new water-set this a.m., and sent it over. This is a whole set while they only had just a pitcher before. Invoicing upstairs today....think we can finish tomorrow. We had another fine rain tonight, or rather this eve. Trade has only been tolerably fair. Well....it was stormy and raining, but we had a League just the same. Miss Ella Parrish was the only girl there. I walked home with Miss Ella, but did not go in.
Tue., Jun. 26.
We could have finished invoicing easily today, but Mr. Taylor said, �wait until Saturday.� So I have been copying all day (that which has been taken). Wrote the Epworth League notes this eve for the �News� and passed them in this eve. Boss and his crowd are playing croquet this eve. Miss Sallie Hamner called me in as I went by from supper and gave me a saucer of pineapple ice. It was just fine. I went up to Young People�s Meeting tonight and, after it was over, I walked home with Miss Emma. Went in and sat until after 11 o�clock. You know it!
Wed., Jun. 27.
Wrote a letter to George Duggins this morning. I received a letter from McDougall at New Ponce, Okla., this a.m. in regard to my photos. Have been figuring on invoice this live-long-day - and don�t you forget it - was a tough old job!! Went down to Christian Prayer Meeting tonight. Walked over the road with Emma. Elbert and Peyton at �Scott & Miller�s� tonight. Prof. Lacy had �Miss Waters�, at Leftwich�s, out buggy-riding this eve. Today certainly has been HOT.......Awful!!!
Thurs., Jun. 28.
Miss Maude Wheeler had Ruth, Emma, Annie Guthrey, Pet Jeter, and Mabel and Laura Carpenter at her house today for dinner. I received a photo from sister (Lina) this morning. It is real good! I wrote a letter to McDougall and to Hallie this morning. Mr. Taylor and Jackson went down to the saw-mill this a.m. to see about lumber for Church. We finished invoice this eve, having commenced it on the 5th. Trade very dull. I rode out to the Mr. Berry, Doudy, Bristoe, and Lemon�s this eve to see about frames to haul lumber for the Church tomorrow and Saturday. I got one from Mr. Lemon�s only. I walked home with Emma from Prayer Meeting at the Baptist Church.
Fri., Jun. 29.
Hottest day so far.....98-degrees. I finished up writing on the invoice this morning. Went through my side today....took boxes off of the counter by safe. Cleaned under my shelving and threw out a good many boxes. Today has been the hottest of the hot! Prof. Shumacher closed his music-school today. Lecturer at Christian Church tonight from Salt Lake. I went down with Elbert. We laid down in yard until it was over. Took a walk with Emma tonight. Got bananas at Beck�s and remember the talk we had tonight. Some days and nights must be.....dark and dreary.
Sat., Jun. 30.
Ninety-nine degrees! Prof. Lacy, who has been staying with me, left for Marshall this a.m. He will be back Wednesday night sometime. Miss Gussie Edmonds gives a party tonight to �the boys that called on her friend, Miss Hattie Edmonds, of Mexico (MO).� John Sibley goes with Emma tonight. Elbert, George, Syd and myself are strictly out of it!! O!.. We poor mortals......Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! Today has been perfectly awful hot. Not much trade either. Emma looked quite cute tonight as she went by. Maude too......you know it!
JULY
Sun., Jul. 1.
HOT!!! I got up this a.m. at 9:35 o�clock. Arranged room and went up home, got breakfast and froze a freezer of chocolate cream. Saw Maude again this a.m. Went down to see Lem and Mary�s this morning. Coming home I got with Emma and we went to graveyard. Got dinner and helped Rettie at home. Went over to see Emma at 3:30 o�clock. We went down to the baptizing of the Negroes at the River this eve, at 4:30 o�clock. Spent a very pleasant eve with Emma. Mr. Sam O. Grady and wife were over. Came up home at 6 o�clock, got supper and went by to talk to Maude a few minutes. Rode over the road with Sam Grady. Emma and I took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner, and out to schoolhouse hill, and then back home. This has been a lovely night.....you know it!
Mon., Jul. 2.
Today has been real warm. Out collecting this eve. They commenced work on the Methodist Church this morning. We will hold our League services in the Baptist Church tonight. Trade dull. We had a large crowd at our Meeting tonight. Miss Maude Wheeler played for us. We had a business meeting tonight. Old officers retired and new ones took their places. Walked home with Emma tonight. We sat under the June apple-tree tonight and feasted on harvest apples.....you know it!
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In the photo, at right, are Susie Hawkins, Jim Wheeler, and Emma Wheeler. Jim Wheeler and Emma Wheeler are first-cousins.
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Tue., Jul. 3.
Mrs. A. R. Edwards� mother came today at noon. It looked a little like rain this eve, but it failed to come. Good many of the boys from here went over to Marshall tonight for the 4th tomorrow. Out collecting this a.m. Stopped in at Mrs. Hays� and walked uptown with Emma Wheeler. Had a nice little walk too. The Marshall Nine beat our boys there today 15 to 17. Pretty close tho.....you know it! Put out 64 straw and wool hats this eve at $1.00....choice for pick. Washed windows this eve. No mail this eve.....all trains tied up on strike. Standing up at Bishop�s corner tonight, Emma and the crowd came by walking. I joined in and took a walk and then back over to Dr. Wheeler�s where I stayed a little while....(it was all planned, though, before.....ahem!)
Wed., Jul. 4.
Raining right along this morning. Wrote to �Mo-Pacific R.R.� agent at Marshall today. Also notified Miss Mamie Wood to attend Ruth Wheeler as a delegate from League on 13, 14, and 15th. As Mr. Jeter was complaining, he went home this eve, sick, and spent the eve. Mr. Taylor took a nap upstairs. I did want to go over to spend the eve with Emma this eve, but I had to write her a note I couldn�t come until after supper. I did go over after supper and took Lem�s rifle along. So Ruth, Emma, and I went down back of house and shot for a long, long time. We had a big time....until it got so dark I couldn�t see. We then went in house.....don�t forget the lunch Miss Lou sent us down....you know it! The Dr. brought some �fireworks� home with him....so you see the fun we all had! Fourth of July....hurrah! Hurrah! Bess McDaniel is at Maude�s today. She came down last Thurs. eve.
Thurs., Jul. 5.
Today has been real pretty and cool. Trade very dull. Leftwich tried to fool the boys today...about War. No mail today at all. Only one mail yesterday, all day. A Negro was shot by a soldier this eve at Marshall, accidentally. The gun went off while showing how it worked, and he didn�t know it was loaded. Prof. Lacy came back this eve. Will Andrews, Clarence Haynie, Syd Taylor, Raymond Edmonds, George Taylor, and myself, took a walk to both ends of the corner tonight. Saw Emma, Ruth, and the Jessup�s on corner also, as we passed by. Lovely night!
Fri., Jul. 6.
We got yesterday�s western mail today, at 2 o�clock....and that was all. Trade dull. Printed an oilcloth sign this morning....also a sign on mirror this eve. Mr. Jeter at home sick again this eve. The boss is playing croquet. I went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight. They had a good crowd there....even Maude Wheeler and Mabel Carpenter were there. I walked home with Emma tonight, went in parlor and stayed until 11 o�clock. Had just a fine evening. Lovely moon tonight.
Sat., Jul. 7.
Trade dull. No one in town, hardly. We got light mail sacks this eve. One train going east and one going west. We also got the night mail going west.
Sun., Jul. 8.
Didn�t get up until 8 o�clock this a.m. Didn�t go to breakfast. Went down to Christian Sunday School this a.m., with Clarence, as the Methodist Church was undergoing repairs. Took a walk to graveyard with Emma after Sunday School. Froze a freezer of cream when I went home to dinner. Went over to see �Em� in eve, at four o�clock.....stayed until after it quit raining - 6:30 o�clock. Came home and had �cream� and cake. Emma gave me some fine cake and cream, too, this eve. Had a little too much of it though.....feeling sick! Went over to see Emma tonight. Mabel and Elbert also came over for a few minutes. Lovely night....so clear and bright. No preaching in town today or tonight.
Mon., Jul. 9.
I�m not feeling well at all this morning. Went home and spent the morning. Came down after dinner and have been working. Feel better. I bought 5-gal. of blackberries this eve, at 25-cents per gallon. Ordered three pieces of music this a.m. from �Wright� at Marshall, for Emma. Our League met at the Baptist Church again tonight. As there were not many there, we didn�t hold long. I walked home with Emma and stayed a little while. Then Emma walked back as far as Mr. Ferrell�s corner where she met Ruth and the Jessup�s, and Jim Wheeler, and she walked home with them, so I came on to my room....still feeling sick.
Tue., Jul. 10.
Tina Shelton�s birthday ........b. 1871.
Old Mrs. Eustace died this morning at 6 o�clock. I have been sick all day, so have been at home. Didn�t work at all today. Went down to Store tonight after supper. I got the three-pieces of music this eve from Wright. Emma wrote me a real sweet note and sent it to me this eve. I answered it and sent her my note with the music I got for her. Emma and Mabel sat up last night with Mrs. Eustace. Elbert, Peyton, Clarence, and George Burruss, all went out to Casebolt�s tonight. Syd Taylor went out to Hudson�s to see Letta. I sat on the front porch a long while tonight at my room, looking at the beautiful moon. O!.. This has been such a lovely night.
Wed., Jul. 11.
Mrs. Eustace was buried at Mt.Carmel this morning at 10 o�clock. I received a letter from Miss Mamie Wood at Cockrell this a.m. Wrote a few lines to Hallie this a.m. Mailed �fashion sheets� to sister (Lina), to Mrs. Dr. Cunningham, and to Mrs. Robert Shipp this a.m. Boss went out to the burying at Mt. Carmel. Mabel and Emma went, too. I weigh 108 lbs. this a.m. The Commodore and its barge, from St. Louis, got back yesterday at noon. Rev. Hatcher and wife came up from Columbia this eve. Went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight. Walked home with Emma after it was over. Made arrangements with her to go to Smith�s party on tomorrow night.
Thurs., Jul. 12.
Trade today has been dull. No one in town. I went through the lady�s slipper dept. today. It has been awful hot today. Party out at Judge Smith�s tonight. I went out taking Miss Emma Wheeler. Left here at 8:35 o�clock and got there at 10 o�clock. They had a nice crowd and all had a fine time! Lovely night. We left there at 25-min. of 1 o�clock and got home at 2:05 o�clock. The pretty moonlight drive was fine....you know it!!
Fri., Jul. 13.
Cleaned upstairs this morning. Today has been lovely, but awful hot. Trade very dull. Worked down at the Methodist Church this evening. The Church looks quite nice since they have fixed it. Talked to Maude Wheeler tonight as I came by from supper. Peyton Jeter left this eve for the Indian Nation. I went to Endeavor tonight. After it was over I walked home with Emma, first taking a walk up to Carpenter�s corner. Lovely, lovely night. Don�t forget the good nice time we had tonight....you know it!!
Sat., Jul. 14.
Paid Building & Loan this a.m., also M. E. Church (quarterly). Today has been exceedingly dull. Most all the farmers are thrashing today. We had a little rain this evening. I tried to fix Emma�s white slippers today, but didn�t.....so, as she was in Store this eve, I gave them to her. Also gave her a bandbox to carry her hat in when she goes to Sweet Springs on Monday. She is to be gone two-weeks, and perhaps longer. We had a good trade tonight, so it was after 10 o�clock before we closed up.
Sun., Jul. 15.
Didn�t go to Sunday School. Had breakfast at 9:15 o�clock. Fixed a box of plums to take over to Emma this eve. Robbers broke into Dr. Edmond�s house one-year ago tonight, and they broke into Mr. J. H. Noonan�s Store last night. This eve has been quite pretty and warm. Called to see Emma this eve. All were at Lem�s and Mary�s awhile tonight after supper. Walked up as far as Bure�s corner with Ruth and Emma this eve as I came to supper. Emma and I went down to see Mrs. Vaughan a little while tonight. We then took a walk over to the schoolhouse and back. We didn�t go to Church at all. I went to the Baptist Church this a.m. and heard Mr. Hatcher (or Hantcher) preach.
Mon., Jul. 16.
Misses Ruth and Emma Wheeler, Mary Jessup, Ella Parrish, Mabel and Laura Carpenter left this a.m. at 5 o�clock for Sweet Springs. I commenced making a hammock for Emma today out of barrel staves. Hot, dry, and dusty today. Trade dull. While washing the windows this eve I let stepladder fall against door and broke the glass out. The League, as usual, meets at the Methodist Church tonight. There were not very many out tonight (15 in number). Miss Mary Turpin played the organ for us. After League I came in Store and wrote a few lines to Emma....will mail same tomorrow. Prof. Lacy and I sat on the porch tonight a long while enjoying the lovely night.
Tue., Jul. 17.
Mr. Jeter left this a.m. for Kansas City and to Kansas to see about the boss� farm. We got in new goods this a.m. - first we have gotten for a long, long time. Mailed Emma a 9-page letter this eve, to Sweet Springs. Peyton got back today at noon. Mailed and stenciled a big lot of new shoes that came in today. G. W. Hatcher and wife, W. H. Wheeler and wife, are spending the eve and taking supper with G. T. and wife tonight. Peyton stayed at Store while I went to supper. Mr. Sheffer came this eve. Trade dull today. I wrote up the Epworth League notes tonight, and swept out. Talked to the boys awhile tonight and retired at 10 o�clock sharp.
Wed., Jul. 18.
I received a real sweet 5-page letter from Emma today, from Sweet Springs. I packed up 6-doz. old-styled hats and shipped them this eve, to have remodeled. Got a letter from Hallie (my niece) this a.m. Trade dull. Painted hammock-staves white and blue this eve. Will paint red tomorrow morning. Peyton Jeter stayed for me while I went to supper, as boss was at home. Wrote a 10-page letter to Emma tonight, who is still at Sweet Springs. Will add a few lines in the a.m., and mail tomorrow. Miss Maude Wheeler went down to Gilliam this eve, with her brother Willie, for a two-weeks visit. �Baptist Supper� at Sharon tonight.
Thurs., Jul. 19.
Mr. Sheffer left this a.m. for Malta Bend. Prof. Lacy left this a.m., at 5 o�clock, for Sweet Springs. No mail this a.m.........train late. All the mail came today at noon. Mailed Emma a 14-page letter this eve. Finished painting my eighteen barrel-staves �red, white & blue� this eve, for my hammock. Painted hat-stand this eve with its first coat, gray and red. We had a fine shower this eve, lasting about half-an-hour. I swept out tonight and closed up at 8:35 o�clock. �Boss� led the Baptist Prayer Meeting tonight. I took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner tonight with the boys, went in to Turpin�s to serenade them, but Clarence had to laugh and we all ran out.........
Fri., Jul. 20.
Lewis Dosh told me this a.m. that his papa married again, on the 6th of June. He and his brother are going down to them next month. Peyton Jeter went to Slater today with Jno. Dunlap. Trade has been splendid this morning, also this eve. Cloudy...looks as if it might rain more. Hope it will! Mailed Emma a �Miami News� this eve, to Sweet Springs, MO, c/o W. P. Shaw. Washed the windows this eve, also the mirror. Talked to Landora a little while tonight as I came from supper. Walked down from supper with Sallie Hamner. Rettie and Mary spent the day at Uncle John�s (Miller�s) today. Wrote 18-pages to Emma tonight. Will add more tomorrow and mail.
Sat., Jul. 21.
Mr. Jeter got home this morning from Kansas. I got a nice long letter from Emma today and answered it today with a 26-page one. Trade only fair today. Not many of the farmers in town. Today has been warm and somewhat dusty. Took a bath tonight and retired at 11:30 o�clock. John Sibley, Benj. Casebolt, and Joe Frank Burruss left tonight for Sweet Springs to spend Sunday. Mrs. Barnett brought me the nicest, big-bowl of ice-cream and a plate of cake tonight. It was just fine......
Sun., Jul. 22.
I got up this a.m. at 6 o�clock, cleaned up my room, and dressed my bed. Straightened hats upstairs at Store that were left down last night. Got shave and went down to Lem�s for his grip, as I�m going to Sweet Springs, and Boonville tomorrow. Quit work last night until next Fri. night. Charlie Miller and myself spent the day at Uncle John�s today, leaving here at 9:30 and returning at 5 p.m. I called to see Miss Ollie Burk (Mrs. Barnett�s sister) tonight. Clarence Haynie stayed all night with me tonight as he and I are going to Marshall in the morning at 3:30 o�clock to catch that early train.
Mon., Jul. 23.
Took train at Marshall at 6:20 this a.m. Got to Sweet Springs at 9:29, changed cars at Higginsville waiting 1 hr. and 25-minutes. Took Surry out to Mrs. Shaw�s and got there at 9:40 o�clock. Mrs. Shaw went to schoolhouse after Emma. She came out at 10:15. We then talked awhile and then I washed, and changed suits, and we went down to Sweet Springs and got a jug of water for dinner. After dinner we went out on the shady banks of Blackwater and stayed from 3 to 5. O!.. What a sweet time we had. We then came on back at 5:20, got soda-pop and water at Springs, came up, and got ready for supper. Emma found a knife on the road home. After fixing for supper, and after supper, Emma and I went up to Hotel to see Miami-crowd of girls, meeting Prof. Lacy and Barnett on road. Then to depot and ice-cream parlor. Then a nice, long walk home. We had the hammock and porch together until 11:10 o�clock, parting then to see each other in the a.m., at 5 o�clock. I certainly have had a fine time today! Remember...O!... this eve and tonight and what all we had.....you know it!
Tue., Jul. 24.
Got up this a.m. at 5 o�clock, met Emma and we had a walk to the Spring....got water and came back, sat in yard, and then Emma got ready and walked down to the depot with me. We stopped at a confectionary and got $1.00 worth of candy for Emma, then to depot. I left at 6:40 o�clock, got to Higginsville at 7:25, got breakfast at Arcade Hotel, wrote letter to Mrs. Shaw and sent $1.50 for board as she wouldn�t take it when I was there. Also wrote a letter to Emma and mailed them. I�m now writing this in Arcade Hotel at Higginsville, MO. I leave here at 9:55 this a.m. for Marshall where I will then take the 11:20 train for my sister Lina�s home in Boonville, MO. Didn�t leave Marshall until after 12 o�clock as train was 1 hr. and 10-minutes late. Went up in town, went around to Store, and then to Shire�s for ice-cream. Took train at 12:30 o�clock for Boonville. Train being 2 hr. and 30-minutes late, I didn�t get to Boonville until 4:15 o�clock. Went up in bus and Gert met me at the door. Stayed there at house all eve talking to them all, and retired at 9:30 o�clock in parlor.
Wed., Jul. 25.
Mamma�s birthday.......b. 1829.
Today has been perfectly lovely, but awful hot. I was at house all the morning helping Hallie fix a vine of morning-glory. She made me a lovely vine. Went downtown in the eve for the first time, with Taylor. Heard fire-bell and we took it in, too! Wasn�t much fire though. Got the children 65-cents worth of candy and bananas. Wrote a letter at Store to Emma at Sweet Springs and mailed it, then came on home. Got shave at barber-shop, though. Hallie and the children took me out driving over the city in their new surrey. On the way back we let them out at a side-show up above home, and Hallie and I drove downtown and got ice-cream and bananas, coming back home and getting Lina, and going up to show again where we listened some little while, and then drove up around town again coming on home. Retired at 9:45 o�clock. Such a lovely night.
Thurs., Jul. 26.
This a.m., after breakfast, Hallie and I, and Gert and Bess, drove out to the cemetery, farm, and the reform school. The cemetery was lovely. Called for Arthur Millsaps of our town, who was at reform-school, but, being out on the farm working, I didn�t get to see him. We then came on back and drove down to the depot to see about train-time for me on tomorrow eve, then on to house. Stayed at house all morning playing with the children and, after dinner, Mr. Hudson gave me a letter from Emma. By the way....there was one here for me when I came (from her, too!) You know it! I then went down to Store, after having written a letter to Emma, and mailed it to her at Sweet Springs. It will be the last I�ll write as I leave on tomorrow eve. Stayed downtown a little while and bought a lock from Mr. Hudson, for papa�s lockbox at post-office. Came on back home and stayed with the children the rest of the eve. I sprinkled the yard this eve. The children all went to a party tonight.
Fri., Jul. 27.
I put on my black suit this a.m., for the first time here, and Hallie and I went down to call on Mrs. Esimer Sparr. We were there from 9:10 o�clock until 9:50. Spent the rest of the morning with Lina and Hallie there at home, talking �World�s Fair.� Went downtown after dinner, ordered bus, told Mr. H. and his hands goodbye, and went back up home. Stayed there until 4:20, bus came, and I bid them goodbye leaving for home. I gave Hallie two ties, a diamond-stud, and a shoe-buttoner. Left Boonville at 4:45 for Marshall, getting there at 6:25 o�clock. Newt, Floy, and Harry (Myers) met me at train and took me out home. Got supper at Mattie�s. As Newt was over to Miami on Wednesday, he brought Lem�s buggy over for me to go back in, so I left Marshall at 7:30 o�clock, getting home at 10:15 o�clock....dust awful, but it was nice and cool. Took a bath and retired at 11:20 o�clock.
Sat., Jul. 28.
Mrs. Gus Leftwich died on Thursday and was buried here at 8 o�clock yesterday morning. We got in our Fall stock of gloves today. The dust is perfectly awful....blowing in all directions. Trade very dull. Hubert Wood went to Sweet Springs today, after the Miami-crowd of girls. They will get home some time tonight. The crowd got in at 9:45 o�clock tonight. Mr. Bishop got here at 6:30 o�clock.
Sun., Jul. 29.
Got up at 9:30 o�clock this a.m. Didn�t go to breakfast or Sunday School. Posted my books at Store from 10 to 11. Also cleaned my light suit of grease spot, with gasoline. We had a nice shower this a.m., and looks as though we will have more. Went over to see Emma this eve at 3 o�clock and stayed until 6:30 o�clock. Came to supper then, and gathered Emma a box of plums. Went back over to see Emma and, in place of going to Church, we took a walk over to the schoolhouse. Such a pretty night! Syd Taylor was over this eve....first time for a long, long time! Emma and I had the parlor tonight. You know it!
Mon., Jul. 30.
A. B. Taylor & Son moved their stock of goods from G. T. Taylor�s old storeroom up to the old Saufley-stand today. Papa put himself in a lockbox at the post-office today, as he was putting others in. He gave me one key to it (I gave him the lock). We commenced cleaning house today, but, as we got busy, didn�t get quite through. We had a fine Epworth League tonight. Quite a good many were out. I led, as there was no one appointed before. After League we had a business meeting. I walked over home with Miss Emma Wheeler tonight. Ta - ta - ta- = = =Ta!
Tue., Jul. 31.
We got in Stevens fall shoes this a.m. Also a good many other goods. Emma sent me a lovely bouquet this a.m.....a perfect beauty! The Endeavor Society gave a supper at G. T. Taylor�s tonight. I went and took Miss Emma Wheeler. Miss Ruth also walked up there with us. Syd Taylor took Miss Letta Hudson. Quite a crowd was there. But the cream and cake wasn�t much. �Poor, poor� Rettie, and Mrs. Barnett, went over to Marshall today to stay until Thursday. I gave Rettie a pocket book today.
AUGUST
Wed., Aug. 1.
�Sills Brothers� big show at Marshall today.....a good many from here went out. Out collecting today. Met Miss Emma Wheeler and Mary Haynie out driving this a.m. Got in and drove out to Mr. Haynie�s, and back. Had quite a nice drive. Bought two watermelons and sent them over to Dr. Wheeler�s this eve. We will have melons this night....you know it! Was invited over to Capt. Jno. Burruss� tonight, but I went over to see Emma instead....you know it! I went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting and walked home with Emma and Mary Haynie. John Sibley went home with Miss Ruth.
Thurs., Aug. 2.
Got breakfast at John Beck�s this a.m. Finished putting Emma�s hammock together this eve. I finished it at last! Will send it over to her tomorrow eve, and I will go over tomorrow night and put it up for her. You know it! Today has been hot, dry, and dusty. Trade only fair. Prof. Lacy came back this a.m. I didn�t go anywhere tonight at all, but retired at 9:30 o�clock. Talked to Geo. and Syd a little while tonight before retiring.
Fri., Aug. 3.
Newton McKendree Myers birthday today.........b. 1856
. Sent Emma her hammock over this eve. Mr. Taylor went down to see Mr. C. G. Ingram this eve (he and Prof. Barnett). Today has been very pleasant. Trade slow. Wrote Newt a postal today in regard to Turkish Bath Soap. Washed the showcases, mirror, and the windows this eve. Went down to the Christian Endeavor Meeting tonight and, after it was over, I walked over home with Miss Emma Wheeler. Syd walked with Miss Ruth. It is awful cool tonight.
Sat., Aug. 4.
The Negroes here had a big picnic today. The Negro band from Brunswick was here. Trade has been good most all day long. Mr. C. G. Ingram died this a.m., at 3 o�clock. Burnsides and Carroll opened their new �butcher shop� this morning for the first time. I got a real sweet note from Emma this eve, thanking me for the hammock I sent her last eve. As she said....she forgot it last night! She is a good one.....you know it! I took a bath and retired at 11:45 o�clock. Peyton Jeter got a job in Marshall today. He goes to work Mon. morning.
Sun., Aug. 5.
Peyton Jeter came up to my room this a.m. at 9 o�clock. So, as he woke me up, I got up and cleaned my room, made bed, and came downtown. I wrote a 6-page letter to Frank Webster this a.m. Talked to the boys at Dunlap�s drugstore until mail time. Got the mail and went to dinner. At 3:10 o�clock this eve, I went over to see Emma and we had quite a nice little time. I left at 6 o�clock and came up home for supper. After supper I went over and Emma and I took a walk to Carpenter�s corner, and back to Store, where we stopped for a mushmelon and took it over home and ate it. Poor Ruth.....Syd didn�t come tonight. Ruth gave me a note for Syd tonight. Peyton and Laura were over tonight. Emma and I enjoyed the hammock, too, let me tell you! You know it!!!
Mon., Aug. 6.
Clara Greenabaum�s birthday........b. 1873.
If it doesn�t rain, I don�t know what we will do....the dust is perfectly awful. Not much trade today. I put up front Store shades this a.m. for A B. Taylor & Son. Peyton Jeter left this morning at 5 o�clock for Marshall where he goes to work. We had one of the largest League�s that we have ever had yet. We had a splendid meeting. I walked home with Emma and Syd with Ruth. We had a contention for the hammock. Emma and I out-sat them. We stayed until 20-min. after 12 o�clock. O!.. We done them.....you know it!!
Tue., Aug. 7.
The �Marshall Fair� commences today. It lasts until Sat. night. Not much trade today. Papa moved his shop today....up home in the woodhouse. I put up three-strings of hosiery today and printed signs for that display. Got �Jacob Reed�s & Sons� samples in today. There is a show up to Mertens� Hall tonight. I went over to take Emma up, but she didn�t want to go, so we enjoyed the hammock. Such a lovely night....so bright and pretty....cool too! You know it!!
Wed., Aug. 8.
Mr. Jno. Burns passed away this morning at 4 o�clock. Mr. Jessup woke me up at 5 this a.m., to get clothes for him. I made a �shirt display� this a.m. in window. Commenced on a remnant counter today. Trade only fair. This dust is perfectly awful. I do wish it would rain! We haven�t had a drop for weeks. I went down to the Methodist Prayer Meeting tonight. After it was over Syd and I took a walk to corner and back. I carried two bundles over to Mrs. Jno. Burns tonight before prayer-meeting and, coming back, met Mrs. Barnett at Lem�s and walked uptown with her.
Thurs., Aug. 9.
Jeanie Leftwich�s birthday.........b. 1877.
Mr. Jno. Burns� funeral was preached at the Methodist Church this eve at 3 o�clock. Burial at cemetery at 4:30 o�clock this eve. I went down and, as I came back, I walked from the graveyard to Store with Miss Emma. All the Stores closed this evening. It�s still dry and dusty.....100-degrees in the shade. After having taken some medicine up to Mr. Taylor tonight, I went over to see Emma. Syd was there too. This is such a lovely night, so pretty and bright out.
Fri., Aug. 10.
The hottest!......105-degrees. Mr. L. J. Hamner is the happy father of a bouncing baby girl at his house this a.m. Today has been perfectly awful....hottest of the season so far. Boss at home sick today. I put out 110 remnants this a.m., on table. The ice gave out today, so I guess from now on we will be �ice-less.� I printed a few signs this eve for the window. Went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight and walked up to Rev. Wilson�s with Emma, who is going to sit up with their sick baby. We took a walk to Carpenter�s corner before returning to Wilson�s. Mrs. Shelton and Mrs. Jno. Burruss sat up tonight also, with Emma.
Sat., Aug. 11.
Rev. Wilson�s little baby died this morning at about 8 o�clock. The �prophets� predicted rain today, but it has failed to come! Trade has been very dull today. A good many stayed home on account of the dust. It has been dreadfully hot....98 to 100-degrees most all day. I heard today that old man Dan Cockrell died about 5-weeks ago in Va. Got a shave and took a bath and retired at 11 o�clock tonight.
Sun., Aug. 12.
HOT!! Rev. Wilson�s baby was buried this a.m. at 8 o�clock at the Christian graveyard. Miss Maude Wheeler and her friend, Miss Dalton, came last night from Gilliam. I got up at 9:00, swept room and dusted down. Got mail and went to dinner. After dinner I loafed with the boys awhile and then got ready and went over to see Emma at 4:00. Stayed until 6:20. Ruth and Em gave Syd and I some awful good ice-cream and cake this eve. I stopped by and talked to Mary Myers awhile coming home for supper. Went up to room, got ready and went over to see Emma again at 7:30 o�clock. We took a walk, stopped on way home and got soda-water, and then on home. Put up hammock, went in house, and had lemonade and cantalope. Syd T. went out to Hudson�s tonight. Owen Smith came home with Ruth from Church. This certainly has been a lovely night.
Mon., Aug. 13.
Went through Thos. Emerson�s fine-shoes and renumbered them. Also made out list to go on side of shelving. It rained a little this eve, first we have had for weeks and weeks. Today has certainly been a hot day. Not much trade. Wm. Lemons borrowed 25-cents from me this a.m. Mr. Will Coleman, Tom Minor and Will Lemons are making Dr. Edmonds� ell-part of house a full two-story. They commenced on it this a.m. Will Ruxton came today. He was at our League tonight and gave us quite a nice talk. After League was over I walked home with Emma. Richard Haynie came with Ruth.
Tue., Aug. 14.
Went through Smith & Stoughton fine-shoes today and renumbered them....also made a new list for them. Papa commenced working on Mrs. Saufley�s storeroom for me today....for a room to sleep in. Emma is spending today, night, and tomorrow with Miss Mary Haynie. They commenced sprinkling the streets this eve, at half-past-two-o�clock, for the first time. Trade only fair. Geo. Taylor, Elbert Dunlap, and self, went up to Mr. Harry Wheeler�s tonight, to call on Misses Dick, Wheeler, and Miss Maude�s friend, Miss Dalton. Miss Mabel Carpenter and Richard Haynie were there, too. We all went to the Baptist Young People�s Meeting. I had the pleasure of going with Miss Maude, George with Landora, and Elbert with Miss Dalton.
Wed., Aug. 15.
Finished Smith & Stoughton�s fine-shoes, and also the boy�s shoe dept. today. Will take the children�s and misses next. Got in B-K & Co. clothing for the fall-trade today. Mr. Jeter went home this eve, as he has been suffering with his back so. Trade only fair today. I attended the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight. After it was over, I walked over home with Miss Emma and we then took a walk up to Mr. Carpenter�s corner and back home. We also enjoyed the hammock a little while, too. Misses Lucy Gilliam and Mattie Burgess spent the night with Miss Lou.
Thurs., Aug. 16.
Had Store to clean up by myself this a.m., as Mr. Jeter has been sick at home all day, so I have been kept quite busy. Carried a bundle up to Mrs. Carpenter�s this a.m. and, on the way back, stopped in to see Mr. Jeter a few minutes. Today has been awful hot....I do wish it would rain. Miss Mary Turpin came down to see me about moving this morning. I told her I would try and move out Tues. or Wed. (next). I made a pig-trough today for Bessie Taylor. Emma and Mary Haynie spent today with Miss Letta Hudson. After having closed-up, I took a walk over to corner, met Miss Emma at Mr. Jno. Casebolt�s, and we took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner and back home where we enjoyed the hammock until 10:45. Emma gave me two nice apples that Miss Letta sent me.
Fri., Aug. 17.
Frank Webster�s birthday.......b. 1872.
Mr. Jeter is at Store again today. Well.....it has actually rained some this a.m., but not very much. Jobe Hanna papered my room for me today. It looks awful pretty. Washed windows, showcases, and mirror this day. Maude Wheeler wanted Elbert and myself to go to the �Pinnacles� with them and her friend, Miss Dalton and others, this eve, but we couldn�t get off. This eve has been quite pretty. Went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight and walked home with Emma, after having taken a walk up home after some grapes. You know it!!
Sat., Aug. 18.
We have been quite busy most all day. I have sold four suits today, myself. Papa finished my room this eve and done some little painting for me also. It looks quite cute! I paid Jobe Hanna $3.50 this eve for papering it for me. This is my last Saturday night at my room at Mr. Edward�s. I will try and get in to my new quarters by Wednesday.
Sun., Aug. 19.
Got up this a.m. at 7 o�clock, made bed and straightened-up room, then went to breakfast. After breakfast I came down to Store and did some writing. Went up to my room and worked a little while, then got the mail and went to dinner. Gathered a box of grapes for Emma at noon and, as we were walking tonight, we stopped at Store and got them. Went over to see Emma this eve at 4 o�clock. Don�t forget the nice watermelon we had. Was over tonight also, but we didn�t attend Church. Took a walk to schoolhouse corner. The hammock was fine tonight! Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!
Mon., Aug. 20.
Cleaned upstairs at Store this a.m. Took down �shirt-display� this eve and fixed carpet-sweeper display, also printing a sign for it. O! ..Just think! We had a fine shower this eve. Peyton Jeter came home from Marshall this eve and Clarence Haynie went over this morning to take his place. I went down to the League and walked home with Miss Emma. Emma gave me a package of �sweet-cakes.� Ah, they were good! Came back up to my new room and painted windows, also sash, washboard, etc. Worked until 11:30 o�clock, and retired. You know it!!
Tue., Aug. 21.
Had matting taken up and put in my new room today. I also did some painting tonight, too. Baseball game this eve amongst the men and kids. The score stood 20 to 6, in favor of the kids! Mr. Wm. Bishop�s livery stable burnt down this eve. It came very near taking the whole street! There is a big party at Miller�s tonight, but I had to work, so I couldn�t go. Quite a crowd from Marshall is coming over. Moved my photos tonight and hung them up in my room. I worked until 10:15 o�clock tonight.
Wed., Aug. 22.
Mr. Jeter at home sick again today. Peyton helped us some this morning. We got in our bill of �Colgate�s soaps� and �Morrison�s ball-yarn� this morning. Trade has been very good most all day. Papa put a lock on my door for me this morning. I moved all my things from Edward�s room tonight...up to my new room. Spent the night at my new room for the first time. I was at the Edward�s house for 3 mo., 6 days. I got pretty near straightened out tonight and only worked until 15-min. past 10 o�clock. I think I have a lovely room! Prof. Lacy stayed with me tonight.
Thurs., Aug. 23.
Yesterday was our last day for ice. Mrs. Neill said her ice was about out, so she wouldn�t sell any of it. Put screen in my window this a.m. Mr. Jeter was not at Store at all today. We have had a real good trade today. Took Geo. Haynie�s measurements for a suit this eve. Miss Dalton (Maude Wheeler�s company) left this eve. I went over to see Emma tonight, met her on the way walking with Ruth, Tina Shelton, and Jim Wheeler. We took a walk on up home and got some grapes. Went back home and enjoyed the hammock....you know it! Tina stayed all night with Ruth and Emma. Will Burruss had a big party tonight across the River.
Fri., Aug. 24.
I received quite a nice letter from Hallie this a.m. It sprinkled a little this morning, also this eve. I set the watermelons up....to Mrs. Shelton and a lot of girls who were up there this eve. Made me a �water-bucket-box� this eve. Painted it on the inside and covered it with oil calico on the outside. Draped my mantle in my room tonight. Went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight. Walked home with Emma. Then, after enjoying the hammock awhile, we came on up to Mr. Bure�s, where Emma is to sit-up (along with Sadie Jessup) with the sick lady that is there.
Sat., Aug. 25.
Got in a good many goods this morning....rubber goods and shoes. Trade has been only fair today. Not so awfully many in town. I helped Rettie to gather a big lot of grapes this morning, also did so on yesterday a.m. It sprinkled a little this eve, also tonight. We closed up at 9:20 o�clock tonight, as trade wasn�t much. I took a bath and retired at 10:25 o�clock tonight.
Sun., Aug. 26.
Got up this a.m. at 9 o�clock. Didn�t go to breakfast or Sunday School. Peyton J., Hubert Wood, and Wib Burns were up to see me this morning awhile. Jobe H., Shumacher, Peyton, and Syd were up to see me this eve......also Lem. Went over to see Emma at 3:40 and remained until 6:25. Then came up home for supper. After supper I talked to papa awhile and then went to my room and got ready for Church. Then Emma and I went to the Baptist Church to hear Wilson (Union Services). After Church we walked down home and got some grapes....then went on over to Emma�s home and enjoyed the hammock, eating grapes and cake. Syd out to Hudson�s tonight. Peyton at Mertens tonight.
Mon., Aug. 27.
I have been working in the children�s shoe dept. today all day long. We have had quite a nice little trade today. Prof. Lacy, who has been staying with me off and on all summer, left this a.m. for Mt. Leonard.....to his school that commences Monday. Peyton Jeter left this eve for the ( ? ) where he goes to work. The Epworth League had the largest attendance at its meeting tonight that it has ever had since its organization. After League was over I walked over with Miss Emma Wheeler and stayed awhile. Those good apples we had......ah, you know it!!
Tue., Aug. 28.
I finished the children�s and baby�s shoes today.....will not commence on the lady�s or the misses until later. Trade has been dull today, no one in town hardly. They commenced watering the streets again today. I received a real nice letter from Mrs. J. D. Conner, at Lexington, this morning. Answered it tonight (Missionary work). Walked from the corner of the Baptist Church down to Bure�s gate tonight with Misses Sadie Jessup and Emma Wheeler, who are going to sit up with the sick lady there at Bure�s. Talked to the boys awhile tonight and then retired at 10:15 o�clock.
Wed., Aug. 29.
Mrs. Shelton moved to the Hotel yesterday. Mrs. Uzzle moved in yesterday also. Mrs. Turpin moved into Edward�s house this a.m. Miss Elizie Prunty also went to Hotel. We commenced making up �memo-book� for G. T. to take to St. Louis with him Monday, for fall goods. Today trade has been dull, not very many people in town. Mailed quarterly report of Missionary to Miss Winship at Kansas City this eve. Went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting and, after it was over, I walked home with Miss Emma W., where we enjoyed the hammock for awhile. Ruth went over to see Mag Squires this eve, until Saturday.
Thurs., Aug. 30.
I mailed Frank Webster and Geo. Duggins a �liars license� today. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! I finished the boss� �memo-book� today. Jobe Hanna commenced painting Scott & Miller�s storeroom today. Lewis Myers was up home today for dinner. He has gotten to be quite a cute boy. Lem got his new buggy today that Mr. A. B. Taylor got for him in Kansas City. Syd Taylor and self went down to Lem�s tonight and got all the grapes we could eat. They were just fine, too! Retired tonight at 9 o�clock sharp.
Fri., Aug. 31.
Went through my side of the house today and filled it up. Carried all the trunks upstairs today. Made shoe-display in window this eve and took down the �ball-yarn� and �carpet-sweeper� displays. The �kids� beat the �clerks� playing ball this eve....all to smash!! Today has been very warm and trade very dull. I went down to Christian Endeavor tonight. Walked home with Emma and we enjoyed the hammock quite awhile. Then, as Emma had to sit up at Bure�s again, with Sadie Jessup and Iona Burns, we walked up there. Syd went out to Hudson�s again tonight. Mary Shelton spent tonight at Dr. Wheeler�s with Mrs. Dr. Cunningham.
SEPTEMBER
Sat., Sept. 1.
Out collecting most all morning. Trade has been pretty fair today, a good many in town. Mrs. Dr. Cunningham (Emma�s sister), and Miss Emma Wheeler were down to call on Rettie this eve. They were there as I went to supper. We got in a big lot of jewelry today from Kansas City. Selected what we wanted and I fixed up the rest tonight to ship back on Mon. morning. We closed up at 10 o�clock. I went to barber shop, then to my room, took a bath and then retired. Ta...ta....!
Sun., Sept. 2.
Didn�t get up this a.m. until half-past 10 o�clock. Syd T. and I laid in bed a long while and talked. Didn�t get any breakfast or attend Church. Prof. Lampkins, the new teacher for our school, came yesterday at noon. We had a nice shower this eve. I went over to see Emma this eve, rather I walked home with her from Missionary Meeting at the Christian Church. Stayed until after 6 o�clock, came home for supper, stopping at Lem�s a few minutes to see them. Then I went to my room and fixed to go to see Emma at night. We were going to Church, but it rained. Bro. Ginn preached his last sermon this a.m. Rev. Bell preached Union sermon tonight at the M. E. Church.
Mon., Sept. 3.
School commenced this morning. G. T. Taylor left for St. Louis this morning taking Erskine with him to buy his fall stock of goods. I cleaned my side of the house today from one end to the other, and got through a little after 5 o�clock. Don�t you forget but I�m good and tired! Lem left for St. Louis this morning. I�m going to sleep down there while he is gone away. Emma Wheeler brought me a nice box of apples this eve. Do I remember one year ago today?? Yes....you know it! I gave Wheeler Cunningham a pen this eve. Went to Epworth League and, after it was over, I walked home with Emma.
Tue., Sept. 4.
Finished off my brackets for my shelf up in my room this a.m. and gave them a coat of paint. Also pasted some scrap pieces in my scrapbook today. Trade has only been fair today. Miss Emma Wheeler and Laura Carpenter started in to school again this morning, to take �higher studies.� Geo. Taylor and myself went up to the Young People�s Meeting tonight. Then, after it was over, I went down to Mary�s and she played for me quite a little while. Anna Taylor was there too. I fixed a frame for Mary and then retired at 9:45 o�clock.
Wed., Sept. 5.
Rettie and Mary spent today at Joe Miller�s. Fixed jewelry case today by taking out the ties and putting them in a smaller case that the jewelry was in. Syd and I went down to Mary�s tonight and got some grapes. Then we went up to Prayer Meeting and walked home with Ruth and Emma. As I was staying at Lem�s while he is away, I had to leave early. Mrs. Vanice completed three comforts for us today, for the Store, charging us 50-cents each for the making, which is real cheap. They make real nice comforts, too.
Thurs., Sept. 6.
It rained most all night. I got up this morning at 3 o�clock and drew Mary�s milk up in cistern, as water was just rolling in. Sent over and got Emma�s chair this a.m., to get Henry Bure to fix it. As I was on my way down to Mary�s this a.m., to take her the mail, I met Emma going to school......looked somewhat like old times! Wrote Miss Lilly Conway a letter in regard to my bangle today. Made ball-yarn display. Took down suit display and put them away in boxes. Washed windows this eve. Went over to see Miss Emma Wheeler tonight at 8 o�clock. We enjoyed the hammock.....you know it! I left at 25-min. past 9 o�clock as I had to stay at Lem�s.
Fri., Sept. 7.
Cleaned upstairs this a.m., at Store, and dusted down. Filled up button machine for tomorrow and cleaned lamps. Put out ball-yarn in baskets and brought down 52-papers of pins and put them in case. Filled-in spool cotton cabinet. Trade dull today. It has been very hot today! We looked for the boss this a.m., but he failed to come......Mr. Jno. Hooper and wife also. Mr. Calhoun came in today from California. I walked from Garnett�s hollow house with Emma. I missed the Endeavor as we got in goods, but I didn�t miss seeing Emma. I stayed my last night at Mary�s tonight.
Sat., Sept. 8.
Big rain again last night. Mr. Taylor and Lem got back from St. Louis this a.m. Received letter and �bangle� from Miss Lilly Conway this a.m. Returned thanks for same by today�s mail. Dull.....dull.....dull. Today has undoubtedly been the dullest Saturday for lo!..these many days!! Most of the people went to Slater to attend their �one-day Fair� today. Lem brought my (3) two-and-one-half-inch collars (standing) from St. Louis, and I paid him.
Sun., Sept. 9.
I got up this a.m. at 10 o�clock and straightened room after taking a bath. Cleaned my light suit. Didn�t get any breakfast. Got mail and went to dinner. Talked to Papa quite a little while after dinner. Came down and gave my brackets the last coat of paint. O!.. How mean I was - but I couldn�t help it - for I wanted to finish them so bad. Talked to the boys awhile up to John Dunlap�s room. Then I got myself ready to call on Miss Emma Wheeler, where I enjoyed the evening from 3:45 to 6:16 o�clock. I then came home, eating supper and talking to Rettie awhile. Then I went down to my room and got ready to go over to see Miss Emma again at 7:20. We took a little walk, but, as it was threatening rain, we had to return, only going a short piece. It did pour-down too! We had music and apples after returning home....you know it!!
Mon., Sept. 10.
It rained most all night last night. It is much cooler this a.m. and its dark and dreary.....looks as though it may pour down again. Raymond Edmonds left for Columbia (MO) this a.m., to attend school. Trade has been only fair today. Washed the showcases this eve. I cut 144 cloth hat-box labels this eve
(3 x 8-inches). Went down to League. I led the League tonight. We had a good crowd! After League was over, I walked home with Emma, first taking a walk up to the corner and back, then enjoyed the moonlight sitting in the hammock.....Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha!
Tue., Sept. 11.
Elbert Dunlap left this a.m. for St. Louis. I carried 20# cotton balls to Mrs. Vanice today, for comforts, and brought them to Store. Measured three rooms for Mrs. Jon. Hooper this eve. Printed 345 hat-box labels today. Trade only fair. I commenced using my �red-oil-calico-comfort� tonight that Rettie made me. Fairville Baptist Church gave a supper tonight. Few went out from here. Worked awhile at Store tonight, fixing for �new goods� in the a.m. Went up to Young Peoples Meeting tonight. Walked over the road with Ruth. Went in parlor and Emma and I played together on the piano and harp, for old Mrs. Patterson. Left at 9:25 o�clock. Lovely night, but cool.
Wed., Sept. 12.
New goods today until you can�t rest! We certainly have put in today....hard labor! All of our goods came but a few hats. It has been raining all day long. I received a letter from Hallie Hudson this a.m., also one from Morrison Hughes this eve. Worked until 9:35 tonight on new goods. Then Emma, who had gone from Prayer Meeting up to Mr. A. L. Wheeler�s, sent Jim up saying �if I could come down...� So...you bet I could, so I closed up and went down and walked home with her and Ruth. Went in and stayed until 10:30 o�clock. Sent Emma her chair over this eve (that I had fixed at Bure�s).
Thurs., Sept. 13.
I pin-tagged all my children�s and lady�s hose and underwear today, besides waiting on some of the trade and doing other work. Worked until 20 min. past 10 o�clock tonight. Newt came over today after Mrs. Saufley�s photo. I gave him one of Mama�s photos that I had taken from my enlarged one of hers. Trade has been good today. The boss sold Mrs. Andy Meahan a $67.00 bill this eve. The Hamner twins are 15-yrs. old today. Today is Mr. Taylor�s birthday also.
Fri., Sept. 14.
Trade only fair today. I got my side �ship-shape� by today at noon. So I worked upstairs this eve. It rained some this eve. Dr. Wheeler told Emma today that she could take music lessons, so she commences next Tuesday eve at 3:30 o�clock. Mr. Stapleton fell off of the McDougall house this eve while helping Papa shingle, and he broke a rib. I went down to Endeavor Meeting tonight and walked home with Emma. Went in and stayed until 10:35 o�clock. Rained hard tonight. Ruth being sick, Syd didn�t get to go over tonight.
Sat., Sept. 15.
Trade was only fair this morning, but we had all we could attend to this eve. I wrote a letter to the �German and English doctors� this eve at Kansas City for Mr. (Kruger ?). Today has been lovely....good many in town this eve. Paid my Building & Loan this eve.....commencing on my 3rd year. I have now paid in $135. Have five-years yet.
Sun., Sept. 16.
I got up this a.m. at 8 o�clock, cleaned and swept out my room (also John�s room) and dusted down. Cut samples and fixed up and wrote a letter to Mrs. Dr. Cunningham at Wakenda this a.m. Will mail them on tomorrow eve. Got mail and went to dinner. Gathered a box of grapes today at noon, for Emma. Went over to see Emma this eve at 4:15 o�clock. We took a nice little walk down to the dikes and back, in fact down to the forks of the road. Gathered flowers by the wayside, came back home, and then I left for supper at home. Took Rettie up to see my room tonight. We walked up to the Negro-preaching and listened to it a long, long while. We then went back and had apples, grapes and cake. Harrison and Ruth up to Harrison Wheeler�s tonight. Syd T. out to Hudson�s. Lem and Mary spent today at Uncle John�s. Mabel and Laura C. spent today with Maude, Landora, and May Minor.
Mon., Sept. 17.
I mailed Hallie a fashion-sheet this a.m., also one to Mrs. Dr. Cunningham. I worked upstairs today some, but, as trade was pretty fair, I didn�t get to do much. Mr. Jeter and Pet went up to see my room this eve. Pet brought me some sweet cakes this eve. Went down to our League Meeting tonight. Quite a nice little crowd was there. I got up a subscription for the Epworth League paper, �Epworth Era� of 10-names tonight at 75-cents each. Walked home with Emma, first taking a walk up to Carpenter�s corner and back. Lovely, lovely night! Syd went home with Ruth tonight.
Tue., Sept. 18.
Rettie Virginia Myers� birthday.......b. 1868.
Worked upstairs all day today, getting out winter goods and rearranging things generally. Sold Mr. Jno. Hooper another carpet today. Took it up to Mr. Wheeler�s and had quite a little chat with Miss Maude. Today has been lovely. Trade only tolerably fair. As Mr. Jeter was not feeling very well, he did not come back after going home to supper. Put my shelf together tonight and took it up to my room. Will put it up Thursday night. Harrison Wheeler walked down to Store after the Young People�s Meeting with Misses Tina Shelton and Emma Wheeler. So I closed-up and walked home with Emma, first taking them all up in my room and showing it to them. Harrison is a good one! Syd Taylor over to Mertens� tonight. Geo. Taylor up to see Landora tonight.
Wed., Sept. 19.
Have been upstairs working all day long. Put up two lace curtains and poles for Mrs. Prof. Barnett this morning. Trade pretty fair today. Sent Lina one of Mama�s photos today that I had taken from the enlarged one. Gave Lem one last eve. We got in our hats today that we sent off to have remodeled. Mr. A. C. Bishop had his cow to break its neck this eve down at the apple-house, by choking to death. Syd Taylor and I went down to Christian Prayer Meeting tonight and walked home with Ruth and Emma. We enjoyed the hammock awhile and then we went into the parlor and sat awhile.....you know it!
Thurs., Sept. 20.
Have been upstairs all day working. Got things in pretty fair shape. Also cleaned upstairs late this eve. Put three curtains, poles, and shades up today at Mr. Jno. Hooper�s. Trade has been good today. Worked up in my room tonight. Put up lace-curtains and also put my bookshelf up, too. We had a severe wind-storm tonight at 9:30 o�clock, also a little rain, but not very much. Lem and Mrs. Miller went to Marshall today to buy the wallpaper to paper their upstairs, at their Store. This is the next to last day of summer.
Fri., Sept. 21.
Last day of summer! Today trade has only been tolerable. Arranged all my showcases and washed them today, also washed windows this eve. Put ties on rack today, too. Got a letter from Elbert this eve...it being my first since he has returned to St. Louis. The Y. P. S. C. E. gives a �social� as Mrs. Shelton�s tonight. I went over and took Miss Emma to the social. I fixed her rocking-chair tonight before going to the social. Quite a crowd was there. I got to bed at 15-min. past 12 o�clock. Tired and sleepy.
Sat., Sept. 22.
First day of fall! We had a fine trade this a.m., but not much doing this eve. Miami beat the Malta Bend �nine� this eve in a game of ball......11 scores for Miami. Dr. Wheeler had his residence photo taken this morning. Today has been very, very warm. I think we will have a storm tonight, although I hope not. As Mr. Jeter has not been well, he went home tonight at supper and didn�t come back anymore, so I made-off the sales and closed-up at half-past-nine o�clock.
Sun., Sept. 23.
I got up this morning at 7:15 o�clock, got breakfast and helped Rettie with the dishes. Wrote a 6-page letter each to Uncle John and Hallie. Sent Uncle John (Whitmore) mama�s photo to have enlarged for himself, asking him to send it to Lyt, with my compliments, when he gets through with it. Maude Wheeler went to Slater today, with her Papa, to see her brother married tomorrow. I went over to see Emma this eve at 4 o�clock. At 5 o�clock we went walking down to the graveyard and then down home where we had grapes to eat. Then we sat and talked a while with Rettie, then at 6:45 we walked on over home. I didn�t come back at all.....just remained. Syd and Ruth went to the lecture at the Christian Church, but we didn�t. We certainly did enjoy this eve........you know it.....ahem!
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At right is the home of Dr. Amos Alexander Wheeler and family, Miami, MO, c.1894
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Mon., Sept. 24.
Mack (Lewis) and Mary (Myers) go to Springfield this morning on a visit of two-or-three-weeks. Rettie went over to Marshall with Angie and them, to bring the surrey back this eve. I ate breakfast this a.m. at 5:45 o�clock. Put three curtains up this morning at Mr. Jno. Hooper�s. Trade good today. Took a bundle over to Mrs. Mertens� this eve. Saw Emma out in hammock, so went over and talked awhile. Went to League Meeting tonight.....and business meeting. Walked home with Emma, went in, and sat until 10:40 o�clock. Ruth showed me Magg�s house. It is a real pretty house from the pictures.
Tue., Sept. 25.
Miss Eva Snelling went down to St. Louis this morning. Emma didn�t attend school this morning, as she was sick. Trade was only fair today. Put four curtains and two curtains-poles up at Mrs. Dr. Edmonds� this a.m. Worked on �cloak-sign� this eve.....drilling on paste board, but it wouldn�t work, so I will have to cut on tin. Cut 243 hat-labels, of cloth, this eve. Will print soon. Went over to A. B. Taylor�s awhile tonight and talked, then retired at 9:25 o�clock. Took quinine and turpentine tonight for my throat.
Wed., Sept. 26.
Lovely day, but trade slow. Got my first letter from Peyton today. Printed a sign ( 9 of them) for our �cloak sale� on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of October. Today has been quite pleasant. Rev. J. D. Wood, the new Methodist preacher, came last eve. He is going to move here from Slater on Friday eve. I went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight. Took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner and then back home with Emma. Emma gave me some good cider. Richard (Haynie) was there with Ruth.
Thurs., Sept. 27.
Trade has been real quiet today. I printed three more �cloak signs� this morning and then quit (making eleven in all). Printed 202 boys� cloth-hat labels today, too. Put on about 30 of them this eve. They make the �hat-dept.� look much better. Geo. Burruss, Syd Taylor, and myself took a walk down to the apple-house tonight. They have quite a lot of them. Talked to the boys awhile there, also up at A. B. Taylor�s Store too, awhile. Then went to my room and retired at 10:15 o�clock.
Fri., Sept. 28.
G. N. Jackson sent teams to Slater this morning to move the new Methodist preacher up this eve. Rev. J. D. Wood is his name. He has seven children: a boy 21, girl 17, and the rest small. His mother, Mrs. Wood, is a Baptist.....weighs 280 lbs........how is that!!!! I have been working upstairs all day long putting on my hat labels. Have about one more days work yet. Trade dull today. Miss Sallie Hamner called me in today at noon, and gave me a saucer of banana-cream. She was real good! Went home with Emma from Endeavor tonight, first taking a walk up to Carpenter�s corner, then to Beck�s after a basket of grapes, then on home. Syd was there with Ruth.
Sat., Sept. 29.
Lilly Conway�s birthday........b. 1873.
Trade dull today. We had a little shower this evening. Cresap and Will Isaac had a little �row� this morning. I took carpet up to Hooper�s this a.m. Also took some carpet-paper up to the new preacher, Rev. Wood. I met his daughter and the rest of family, except for his son. Took some shoes over to Mertens this a.m. It has turned real cool this eve. Straightened up my books tonight and then closed-up. No trade tonight.
Sun., Sept. 30.
I got up this a.m. at 7:20 o�clock and went up and got breakfast. Wrote a letter each to Elbert and Peyton this morning. Newt came over today and brought Mrs. Saufley. Emma and I took a drive up to the Pinnacles this eve. We had such a lovely eve for it. Remember our basket of grapes and bananas. We left at 3:45 o�clock and got back at 7:15. I went back over at half-past 7 o�clock after putting the buggy away. We didn�t go to Church. Syd and Ruth did. The new Methodist preacher preached his first sermon tonight.
OCTOBER
Mon., Oct. 1.
Trade good today. I sold Miss Hallie Ross a fine cloak today, also a fine dress. Out collecting this eve. Paid Jackson, and Smith, and John Burns today. I went down to League Meeting tonight. We had a very good crowd there. After League was over, I walked home with Emma, went in, and sat until 9:30 o�clock. Windy and cloudy tonight.
Tue., Oct. 2.
Elbert Dunlap�s birthday.......b. 1872.
Dr. Wheeler took Syd (Wheeler) up to Kansas City this morning to get him a brace. Mr. Jeter went over the River this a.m. to post �Cloak Sale� bills, and to see Mr. Benefield. Trade very good today. Put up nine-curtains for Mrs. Dr. Grady this eve. Today trade has been good......a lovely day, too. Old Aunt Vibler (col�d.) was buried this eve. Talked to the boys awhile tonight and then retired at 9:30 o�clock. Syd T. went over to see Lettie Hudson tonight.
Wed., Oct. 3.
Put two curtains up at Dr. Edmond�s this morning, also one curtain-pole. Put curtain-pole up at Mrs. G. T. Taylor�s this a.m., too. We had the stove put up this a.m. at Store. Sold Hubert Wood a suit today. The boss went out this eve.....hunting and putting up �Cloak Sale� bills, too. I put four rings on Mrs. Dr. Edmond�s curtains this eve. Uncle Isaac Carter cut two cords of wood today, for Store, and put it in the cellar. I went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight and walked home with Miss Emma. Syd went home with Ruth. We stayed until a little after 10.
Thurs., Oct. 4.
Mrs. Mack Lewis and Rettie went to Marshall today. I put a pole up in parlor at Mrs. G. T. Taylor�s this a.m., by making two blocks to fit in door for pole. I put �cloak sale� signs up this a.m. Emma walked down to the Bridge with me this morning to put up �cloak� signs. We had a real sweet walk.....you know it! Trade pretty good today. There was a crazy Irish man in town tonight. They caught him and put him in the �jug� until morning. Talked to the boys awhile at Store and retired at 10 o�clock.
Fri., Oct. 5.
G. T. Taylor and wife went down to Slater today. Mr. Taylor went to have his teeth fixed. I put out a big �Cloak-Sale� sign in front of Store this eve. Trade only fair today. Washed windows this eve. Gave Emma a white �Windsor-tie� this eve, cream-color, rather. Went down to Y. P. S. C. E. tonight. Emma and I took a walk up to Leftwich�s and then back home. They put stove up in the parlor over there today. Syd went home with Ruth, too.
Sat., Oct. 6.
Today trade has been just fine all day long. I have sold very near $50 in cash myself today ($49.50). We sold over $228 today. I didn�t get any dinner until after 1 o�clock today. The Hard Shells Baptists are holding a big meeting here now at the Baptist Church. We closed up tonight a little after 10 o�clock. Took a bath and retired.....tired and sleepy.
Sun., Oct. 7.
Got up this a.m. at 9 o�clock. Didn�t get any breakfast. Mr. Will Lemons and self went up to Bell�s orchard this a.m. and got a big lot of nice apples to eat. I got eleven. It rained some this a.m. It has turned real cool. Lem went to Marshall today to bring Mary home, who has been to Springfield on a visit. Went down to Christian Missionary Meeting this eve. Got Emma and took a walk to graveyard and up to Carpenter�s corner and back home. At 6 o�clock I came home and got supper. Walked down to Lem�s tonight, with Rettie, to see Mary and Lewis. Then, after going home with Rettie, I went over to see Emma. We didn�t go to Church. Emma gave me a good chocolate pie tonight. Syd Taylor went to Hudson�s tonight.
Mon., Oct. 8.
Today has been real clear, but somewhat cool. Trade only fair. I made a good many changes upstairs today getting ready for our big �cloak-sale.� Will clean up and decorate on tomorrow if I can. Went down to our League Meeting tonight. After League was over I walked home with Misses Emma Wheeler and Iona Burns, going around by the �Merry-go-Round.� Syd went with Misses Ruth Wheeler and Mamie Wood. Emma told me tonight that Richard Haynie was coming over to see her on tomorrow night. Ta!.. Ta!.. Ta!
Tue., Oct. 9.
Ella Parrish�s birthday.........b. 1874.
Senator Veste speaks at Marshall today. Mr. Taylor went over to hear him speak. We have been real busy all day. I sold Miss Lou Cravens a fine black dress today, also a fine blue serge to Ruth Wheeler. Put a curtain up for Mrs. Dr. Edmonds this eve. Cleaned upstairs at Store this morning. Walked with Emma this eve as she went to take her music lesson....from Store as far as Mrs. Dr. Edmonds. Emma wrote �League notes� for me today and sent them to me, by Ruth, for the Miami News. Lewis Myers is going to spend the night with Rettie tonight.....first time away from Mary. I gave him some candy.
Wed., Oct. 10.
Decorated the upstairs last night and today for our special �cloak-sale,� which commences on tomorrow morning, lasting until Saturday night. Trade has only been fair today. Gip Taylor helped me carry the mirror upstairs today, at noon, as Mr. Jeter�s shoulder was sore. The Baseball �nine� here went to Malta Bend today to play them another round. The Malta Bends �done-up� the Miami-nine by 10 majority. I went down to Christian Prayer Meeting tonight and walked home with Emma. Went in and stayed until 11 o�clock. You know it!!!
Thurs., Oct. 11.
First day of our special �cloak sale.� We have sold 15-cloaks today. Sales amount to $276.24, for today. How is that for sales!!! I wish we could have it every day! Misses Jeanie Leftwich, Ruth and Emma Wheeler and Jess Wheeler were down at Mrs. Shelton�s awhile tonight. So, after we closed, I walked down there and stayed awhile, then walked home with Emma. It rained a little tonight.
Fri., Oct. 12.
Second day of �cloak sale.� This morning trade was �not in it�.....very dull. But this eve we have had all we could attend to. Rettie and Mary drove down to Aunt Addie�s (Miller) this eve. Annie Miller spent tonight with Rettie. I went down to Endeavor Meeting tonight and walked home with Emma, first taking a walk up to Carpenter�s corner and back home. Went in and stayed until 15-min. past 11 o�clock. O!.. Tonight has just been lovely. So pretty and bright.
Sat., Oct. 13.
Third and last day of �cloak sale.� Today trade has been more than we could handle. Lots and lots of people in town. Smith came around this eve and wanted me to go on their campout next week, but I can�t as we are too busy. This is our busy season now. Anna Miller and Lewis Myers took dinner with us today. Our sales today have been $289.16, with about $25.00 off from goods sold on yesterday and returned today.
Sun., Oct. 14.
Got up this a.m. at 7:15 o�clock. Got breakfast and wrote a letter to Frank Webster. Got myself ready and Syd Taylor and self took a walk over to corner and back, to Christian Church. I got with Miss Emma Wheeler and we took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner and back to Baptist Church where we went in to hear Bro. Bolton preach. I then walked on over home with Miss Emma, returning and getting the mail, and going to dinner. After dinner, Syd T. and self took a walk out to Bell�s orchard, got some good apples and then, on our way back, stopped at Mr. Jno. Hooper�s to see his �hounds.� He has two right pretty ones. At 3 o�clock I went over to call on Miss Emma Wheeler and, as I was going by, Emma was at Mrs. Hays�, so she called for me to wait.....and you know I did, too!! So we went on over home and spent an awful sweet eve together.....we always do that though. I then came home at 6 o�clock, got supper and talked with Papa awhile. Then at 7 o�clock I went over to see Emma again. Syd and Ruth went to Church tonight, but we didn�t.
Mon., Oct. 15.
We have been quite busy all day. Bro. Bolton asked me to sit-up out at Mrs. Akerman�s tonight, so I told him I would. I got a nice letter from Peyton Jeter today. Went to League tonight and led it for Miss Mabel Carpenter. We had quite a nice League meeting. After services I walked home with Emma, went in, and spent a real sweet eve with her. Came to my room then, after bidding her a good night, and changed clothes and got ready to go out to Mrs. Akerman�s at 10:15 o�clock, along with George Taylor and Harrison Wheeler. Just think.....four in bed at once and all had to be waited on!... Awful!!!
Tue., Oct. 16.
The following boys and girls started on a �camp� this morning, until Friday eve: Misses Ruth and Emma Wheeler, Eva and Louise Miller, Gussie Edmonds, Mary Turpin, Mary Sweeney, and Mrs. Roll Smith. Also Mssrs. Owen and Giles Smith, Mack Frank, John and Geo. Burruss, Charlie Brown, Jess Wheeler and Syd Taylor. O!.. How I wish I could go.....but we are too busy! Mrs. D. N. Burruss had a little boy yesterday a.m. The crowd certainly has had a lovely day of it. It has been real warm. Trade only fair. Mary and Rettie are making apple-butter this week, together. They finished tonight, having made 18-gallons between them. As I �sat-up� last night, I retired at 8 o�clock tonight....sleepy as a dog!
Wed., Oct. 17.
Perfectly lovely day.....just grand! Trade dull. O!.. I do wish I had gone with them on the �camp.� Mr. Jeter went off today for pleasure (him and his wife). Mr. Harry Wheeler is at home sick in bed. We had quite a nice little trade this eve. I commenced cleaning out the waste baskets this eve, but was stopped by so much trade. Closed up tonight at half-past-seven. Went over to A. B. Taylor�s Store and talked to the boys awhile and then retired.
Thurs., Oct. 18.
We got in a big box of Men�s and Boy�s clothing today from Bear Seasongood and Co. Trade only fair today. We boys went in together and got the Wright boys to sit-up out at Mrs. Akerman�s, paying them $1.25 a night from 9 p.m. until 6 in the morning.....each one of us giving 25-cents a week. Finished the boys hat dept. today. The �camp crowd� came in this eve....said they had a fine time. Emma came up to the Store a few minutes just before supper. I went over to see Emma tonight at 7:30 o�clock. Had just a fine old time....you know it! Cloudy and stormy tonight.
Fri., Oct. 19.
We had a real nice shower this morning between 3 and 4 o�clock. Today has been lovely....in fact a little too warm. I cleaned upstairs this morning. Made two coal boxes for the Methodist Church this eve. Will paper them next week. Trade only fair today. I went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight and walked home with Emma, first taking a walk up to Bure�s and back.
Sat., Oct. 20.
Cloudy and rainy. Trade dull this a.m. Walked up to H. D. Carpenter�s this a.m. with Miss Laura. Carried some cloaks up for her, to her mama, but didn�t make a sale. Trade fine this eve.....all we could attend to. We have had several good showers this eve.
Sunday., Oct. 21.
Emmett Myers born 1863.
Cleaned my room out this a.m. and changed the things a little differently. Syd Taylor went up home with me this a.m., to see our sick horse. Syd T. and I went to the Methodist Church this a.m., my first time to hear �Wood.� After dinner I went down to see Lem and Mary. Got Lem�s and Lewis� photos. Also Mary loaned me 3-pieces of music that I wanted Emma to see. Went over to see Emma at 3 o�clock and remained until 6. Came home and got supper, walking up to Bro. Woods and back to Bure�s corner with Ruth and Emma, leaving them there when I went to supper. After supper Emma and I went to the Christian Church for preaching. After preaching Emma and I took a walk up to Bell�s with Geo. and Mary Haynie. Geo. and I got some apples from Bell�s orchard. Harrison came home with Ruth from preaching. Syd T. is at Hawkin�s, with Letta Hudson.
Mon., Oct. 22.
We have been kept quite busy most all day long and I haven�t done much either! Papered the two �coal-boxes� that I made for the Methodist Church this eve. We sold Miss Maude Wheeler a real pretty cloak today. We had a good attendance at League tonight. Emma and I took a walk up the corner and back, and then going on home where we enjoyed the hammock for awhile. Tonight has been perfectly grand. Syd was over with Ruth.......
Tue., Oct. 23.
I made a box today and put it up in closet and got a bucket and dipper, so we now have a private water bucket. Put up a pair of portieres and pole for Mrs. Jno. Burns this eve. Walked over with Emma this eve as I went to Mrs. Burns. After leaving Mrs. Burns I went over to see Emma a second to get a sample of cloak to order some goods like it for her. Emma gave me a bouquet this eve. Closed up tonight at 8 o�clock and went up to hear the �Populist� speak at Mertens Hall. Got tired and sleepy, so left Hall at half-past-nine-o�clock, came to my room and retired.
Wed., Oct. 24.
Finished going through waste-basket box and cleaned off all three of the files today. Got out two big boxes full of stamped envelopes for Miss Flora Bell. Trade slow. Cut enough cash-tickets today to last until 1st of April, 1895 (468 tickets). Papa commenced shingling Mr. Robert Parrish�s house today. Got myself ready and went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight. Walked home with Miss Emma. I gave her the song, �Only a Picture� tonight. She sang it for me....it is such a sweet song, I think.
Thurs., Oct. 25.
Today trade has been exceedingly dull. I went through the wallpaper dept. today and got it all straightened out again, taking 53 samples from sample-book that had been sold. I received a nice letter from Uncle John (Whitmore) this a.m. Aunt Mollie Whitmore was married this morning in VA....to a very wealthy man. I gave 25-cents again today to the �Akerman-fund.� Thousands upon thousands of blackbirds passed over this eve. Syd Taylor killed one this eve, with a rock, as they flew over. I talked to the boys at A. B. Taylor�s storeroom until 20-min. after 9 o�clock, then went up to my room and retired. Big fire tonight down about DeWitt. (E. K. M. - and - I. K. H.)
Fri., Oct. 26.
Today the Ladies of the Baptist Church have had a big Missionary Meeting. Ladies from all parts of the country here. Today has been lovely, but also windy and dusty. Trade only fair. Washed windows this eve. Walked as far as Mrs. Jno. Burns this eve with Miss Emma. Put two shades up at Mrs. Burns� this eve. Syd Taylor went to Station this eve to meet Miss Frazer, from Ky., who is coming to visit Mr. G. T. Taylor�s family for this winter. I ordered me a blue-black suit from Kuppenheimer�s today. Went over to call on Emma tonight. Didn�t go to Endeavor. We had an awful sweet eve of it. Emma sang �Only a Picture� for me tonight. Syd Taylor out to Hudson�s again tonight.
Sat., Oct. 27.
Trade slow this morning, but this eve we had more than we could handle. Some got out without being waited-on. Our sales today were $294.53. Mine was $89.98 of it. Good many in this eve. Took a bath and retired at 12 o�clock tonight.
Sun., Oct. 28.
Got up this a.m. at half-past-eight-o�clock. Didn�t go to breakfast. Prof. Shumacher, Mssrs: John D., Will Lemons, McDougall, Syd Taylor and myself all went up to Bell�s orchard after apples this a.m., and we all got caught in a rain, too! Took a nap from 10:30 to 11:45 this a.m., got mail and went home to dinner. It has rained right-smart today and we have needed it too. I went over to see Emma this eve at 3:20 o�clock and spent a very pleasant eve. I left at 5:15 and came to Lem�s, bringing Mary one of her pieces of music home (�Only a Picture�). Came home, got supper, and talked to Papa awhile. Then came to my room, got Syd T. and we got a basket of grapes and went over to see Ruth and Emma. Emma and I went to the Christian Church. Emma played the organ. They commenced a Meeting tonight. Don�t forget the door was tied with a rope! Ah!.. Those grapes and the cake......you know it!
Mon., Oct. 29.
Commenced wearing my black suit for everyday today. Cold and damp this a.m. Rain �right-smart� again today. Trade pretty fair, though. Miss Jeanie Leftwich got very much out with me this eve in regard to her party Wednesday night. I was very sorry. Went to Epworth League Meeting tonight. Not very many out on account of such bad weather. Business meeting was postponed until next Monday night. The Christian Church commenced a big meeting tonight. After League I went down to Christian Church and walked over home with Emma.
Tue., Oct. 30.
It has been misting and raining most all day long. Mrs. Vanice fixed the sleeve-lining in my overcoat today. Trade has been good all day. I bought 9-bushels of �Gen� apples for Papa this eve at 25-cents per bushel. Went down to Christian Church tonight to preaching. After preaching I walked over to Mrs. Fristoe�s with Emma, where they held a prayer-meeting with old Mrs. Burruss. At 9 o�clock I went down to Mr. Al Wheeler�s and got Emma and walked over home with her. Didn�t go in tho, just went to door and returned. Retired at 9:50 o�clock.
Wed., Oct. 31.
Today has been quite pretty. We have had a good trade today. Put out a line of work-shirts this morning. Took a letter up to Miss Landora Dick this eve in regard to her cloak. Mr. Jackson�s wagon run-off this eve, tearing the wagon up somewhat. I went down to the Christian�s Meeting. Walked home with Emma. This being �Howl-u-leen� night I stayed until after 11 o�clock. Crowd at Leftwich�s tonight......I was very sorry I couldn�t attend. Was real sorry that Syd got left tonight......! Ta!.. Ta!
NOVEMBER
Thurs., Nov. 1.
Have been out collecting today. Trade has been dull. Cloudy and cool.....looks as if we are going to have some bad weather. Cleaned upstairs at Store today. Paid Mrs. Vanice this eve for fixing my overcoat. Went down to Christian Church tonight to preaching and walked home with Emma. It has been raining all eve, very near....commenced at 6, or a little after. Very few at Church tonight. I just went to the porch with Emma....didn�t go in. Syd Taylor and Letta Hudson at Church tonight. Go way......excuse me please this dark night! You know it!
Fri., Nov. 2.
I washed the �gas chimneys� today. Fixed three curtains today for Mrs. D. Vaughan. Today has been cold. Made ball-yarn and zipper display in window this eve. I sold Miss Ruth Wheeler a fine pair of shoes today. �Storm-party� out to Hudson�s tonight. Spelling match out at Hanna Schoolhouse tonight. Ruth and Syd went to �storm-party� tonight. I went down to Christian Church tonight and walked home with Emma. Went in and just spent a fine evening. Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! U-know-it!!
Sat., Nov. 3.
�Blind Boone� gave a concert at Mertens� Hall tonight. Trade has been splendid all day long. I got my suit in from Kuppenheimer�s tonight, but sent coat back as they made me a sack-coat in place of a cutaway. Big crowd at Hall tonight to hear �Blind Boone.� Those that went said it was "just grand!" He gives a concert at the Negro Baptist Church tonight on behalf of the Church.
Sun., Nov. 4.
Didn�t get up until after 9 o�clock, so didn�t get any breakfast. Wrote a 7-page letter to Peyton Jeter this morning. Got mail and went to dinner. Geo. Burruss and self, and Buford Casebolt made arrangements to go to Boone�s concert at the Negro Baptist Church tonight and take some girls. Went over to see Emma this eve at 4 o�clock. We took a walk up to Carpenter�s corner and then to graveyard. Then back home. Went in and sat until 5:45 o�clock, came home and got supper. Went back at 7 o�clock and got Emma. We walked up to Miller�s after Geo., �Bufe,� and Louise and Miss Cordell, and we then went to Negro Church to hear �Blind Boone.� It was just fine! We got home at 15-min. of 9 o�clock. I gave Emma a silver-buckle and some ribbon this eve. Syd T. out to Hudson�s tonight. Lovely, lovely night.
Mon., Nov. 5.
Today has been very pretty. Trade good all day long, although there hasn�t been very many in. Wrote to Kuppenheimer�s this a.m. in regard to my suit. Mailed Peyton a letter today. Robbers broke into Dr. J. N. Dunlap�s Store last night. Got nothing but whiskey, I don�t think. We had our League Meeting tonight at half-past -six o�clock, so as to attend the preaching services at the Christian Church. I went down with the boys and we had the pleasure of listening to Bro. Robt. Prunty, and he gave us a good sermon, too! Syd T. - and - I - went over the road with �the people� tonight. Emma and I took a walk, first to the corner and then home.
Tue., Nov. 6.
Election Day. The Christian Church gave a dinner today, but there were not very many in until after dinner. I ate dinner with them today. Had McDougall print a sign for them this eve. They gave a supper tonight from 4:30 to 7. Then had an oyster-supper from 8 to 11. We had a nice trade today. Good many in this eve. I voted tonight at 5:10 o�clock.....no. 396 to vote. At 8 o�clock we closed-up, so I went down to the Oyster Supper and had a big time. Ate supper with Emma. Emma gave me the money to bring up and put in safe for her....$40.30. I walked home with Emma. They closed at 11:30 p.m.
Wed., Nov. 7.
Today trade has been somewhat dull. Dark and cloudy....sprinkled a little today. Cut four curtains down this eve for Mrs. Jno. Casebolt. Carried some bundles over to Mrs. Jessup this eve. Mary and Rettie spent today at Bethel, attended Church and took dinner with Mack Lewis. Syd Taylor went to Station this a.m. with Miss Letta Hudson who left for a visit. Went down to the Meeting tonight. Walked over home with Emma. Syd was there with Ruth, too. But he left before I did. Syd slept at the Bank tonight, as Geo. Burruss stayed up at Davis�, as he was away.
Thurs., Nov. 8.
Today has been quite dull. No one in town today. Carried some bundles again this eve over to Mrs. Jessup. Talked to Miss Ruth Wheeler awhile this eve in Store. Mr. Jeter went down to Stort�s Feed Lot this eve, in bottom. Went down to the �Cambellites� Meeting tonight. As Bro. Wilson was sick, Bro. Robt. L. Prunty preached. They closed the Meeting tonight. Syd and I walked over the road tonight with �the people.� Ruth gave Emma and I some good pumpkin pie.....you know it! Syd left at 9:45 and I left at 10:20 o�clock. Beautiful night.
Fri., Nov. 9.
Mr. Jeter and myself commenced the review on our blotters yesterday a.m. Today trade has been somewhat quiet. Mr. Jeter went out to stay with the Akerman�s this eve. I carried two cloaks over to Mrs. Kate Woods this eve, for her daughter, Miss Mamie. Charlie Bell and Miss Louise Huston were married Wednesday night at Marshall. I walked from Dr. Grady�s to Store with Miss Emma this eve as she was on her way to take her music-lesson. Closed up at 10 min. of 8 o�clock tonight and went down to the
Y. P. S. C. E., and walked home with Emma. Went in and sat until 11:10 o�clock.....you know it!
Sat., Nov. 10.
Dave Akerman died last night at 10 o�clock, and buried at the Baptist Cemetery this eve at 4 o�clock. Today trade has been pretty fair all day. Old Mrs. Johnson died today at about 8 o�clock. I heard about my suit today.....will get it next week sometime. We closed-up tonight at 9:45 o�clock. I got a shave, took a bath, and retired at 11:10 o�clock.
Sun., Nov. 11.
Got up this a.m. at 9:40 o�clock, and fixed room. Mr. Webster was up this a.m. and spoke very highly of my room! Got mail and went to dinner. Lewis Myers took dinner with us today......I rocked him to sleep after dinner. I went over to see Emma, as usual, this eve....at 3 o�clock, and stayed until half-past-five-o�clock. Came home and got supper. After supper I went up to my room and got ready to go over and see Emma again. I went over at 6:30 o�clock and remained until 10:10 o�clock. Syd Taylor was there with Ruth. We spent a fine evening. There wasn�t any Church in town at all today or tonight. Don�t forget the cream-pie and pumpkin-pie!!
Mon., Nov. 12.
Mr. Jeter went down to the funeral services of Mrs. Johnson this a.m. She was buried here today at 1 o�clock. Have been busy all morning. Windy and dusty....very disagreeable out. Mailed Elbert a letter this eve that I wrote to him yesterday. We had a fine trade this eve, too. I went to our Epworth League tonight. We had a business meeting. Afterwards I walked home with Miss Emma and went in and stayed until 10 o�clock. Lovely, lovely night.
Tue., Nov. 13.
A good many men went to Marshall today from here on the Greenabaum case. Today we have had a very good trade. It has rained a little this eve, but not much. I put two curtains up at Mrs. Jessup�s this eve. Got caught in the rain, too (coming home). We closed up at 7:20 tonight. Went in and talked to the Taylor boys and others, and ate apples until 9:05 o�clock, and then went to my room and retired.
Wed., Nov. 14.
Miss Emma Wheeler taught school today for Miss Annie Clemens. Miss Ellis Clemens and Dr. Smith, of Wilson, MO, were united in the bonds of matrimony today, at her home at 1:30 o�clock.....leaving at once for his home at Wilson. Trade only fair today. Made new window display this eve. Went down to the Christian Endeavor tonight and walked over home with Emma, went in and stayed until 10:30 o�clock. Paid my B & L this eve. Have $135 now paid in....and it is worth today about $175 - $200.
Thurs., Nov. 15.
Today W. M. Bell and wife celebrated their 50th Anniversay. Good many went up this eve. Today has been quite pretty, but windy. Trade slow. There was a crowd going out to Mt. Carmel tonight to the Meeting, but it was postponed. I got my suit in this a.m., and it is �tip-top!� (Blue-black clay worsted, one button cutaway, low cut vest). Not very many people in town today. Went down to Lem�s after we closed and walked home with Rettie. Talked to the boys awhile tonight and then retired at 9:15 o�clock.
Fri., Nov. 16.
Lemuel Allen Myers born 1865.
Today was Lem�s 29th birthday. We had our lst snow of the season this eve. Trade slow today, not very many in. �Storm party� at Jno. Hawkins� tonight. Syd and Ruth went out. Emma and I went home from Endeavor and stayed. I remained until.........no telling! Had a very nice eve. Was over to Emma�s this a.m. to see about a pattern. Went out and helped her catch a chicken. She killed it after it was dead! I got it for her and brought it up on porch. Then I came on back to Store.
Sat., Nov. 17.
We have had a fine trade today, or, that is, this eve. We had all we could wait-on this eve, and more too! Cutting-up with Alvan Ruxton tonight.....he caused me to tear my black coat tonight, on the showcase.....such is life! Lex McDaniel of Kansas City is real low...not expected to live very long. Closed up at 10 o�clock. Went to room, took a bath and retired early. It has turned a good deal warmer this eve.
Sun., Nov. 18.
Cleaned up my room this a.m., and dusted everything off nice and clean. Didn�t go to breakfast at all. Talked to Henry Bure, McDougall, and Jno. Dunlap all a.m., in Jonathan�s room. Got mail, took it up to G. T., and got my dinner. After talking to Papa awhile I came to my room and got myself ready to go over to see Emma, putting on my whole black suit and patent-leather shoes. Went over and talked to Emma from 3:30 to 5:30 this eve. Came up home, got supper, went to my room, and then went down to see Lem and Mary. Then, after staying there awhile, I went over to see Emma again at 7 o�clock. We went to hear Bro. Robt. Prunty preach. The Church was crowded. Emma gave me some fine cake tonight.....also some awful good apples. Brought some home with me. Syd T. went to see Rosa Mertens tonight.
Mon., Nov. 19.
I have been receiving turkeys most all morning. We got in 29 this a.m., first of the season. I sent my black coat over to Marshall this a.m. to have it fixed. Got in 15-more turkeys this eve. Trade somewhat fair today. Went to Epworth League Meeting tonight, not so very many there. After League Meeting I walked over home with Emma, but didn�t go in. Came back to Store and talked to the boys a long while. Retired at 10 o�clock. Miss Mary Haynie spent tonight with Emma and Ruth.
Tue., Nov. 20.
Mr. Jeter took a trip down in the country this a.m. to see some parties. We have had all we could wait-on, too, this morning! The dust and wind together today is perfectly awful! Brought the mirror down from upstairs this eve and changed things around somewhat up there....got it ready to clean up there in the a.m. Bob Prunty wanted me to usher and be doorkeeper for his lecture tonight, but I couldn�t get off in time to do so. I went over to see Emma tonight and went to hear him lecture. It was very good! We got out at a little after 9 o�clock. So I went in after walking home with Emma and talked awhile. You know it!!
Wed., Nov. 21.
Mr. Jeter and I were at Store this a.m. by six o�clock. We packed two-bushels of turkeys and cleaned out by 7 o�clock. How is that for work???? Took some comfort goods over to Mrs. Martha Venable this a.m., and stopped in at Mrs. Jno. Burns. Coming home met Emma and walked back home with her, and carried her bundles for her. Then she had to come back up-in-town, so she walked back with me. Ah!.. You know it! I sent Mrs. Jno. Burns a box of samples this a.m., by McDougall, that I gave her. Cleaned upstairs late this eve. Trade has been good today all day long. I was invited down to Mr. Noonan�s tonight to a party, but had another engagement so couldn�t attend. I was going home with Emma tonight from Prayer Meeting, if she hadn�t of went out to Mr. Haynie�s to spend the night.....but she told me this a.m. she thought she would go, but I could come down to Church anyway for it may be she wouldn�t go, so I went down..........................!
Thurs., Nov. 22.
Mr. Taylor went to Miami Station this a.m., to see his niece off (Miss Frazier) who has been visiting him for the past six-weeks, from Ky. We got in a big lot of men�s and ladies shoes today, so have been working on them all day long. Trade only fair today. Got my black coat from Marshall today, that I sent over Monday to have fixed. Emma came in this eve from Mr. Haynie�s, so I went over to see her awhile tonight. Had a very pleasant eve of it.
Fri., Nov. 23.
Trade somewhat slow. Boss and Leftwich went hunting across the River this eve. We got in this new kind of ink today, also ink-stand and calendar, red-ink and mucilage. Prof. Shumacher tried to trade me out of my pistol tonight, but he wouldn�t give quite enough loot. I went down to Christian Endeavor tonight and walked home with Emma. Went in and talked awhile. Emma is keeping Bro. Wilson�s baby tonight. She had a little trouble with it too! I talked to Ruth while Emma was trying to get the baby to sleep.
Sat., Nov. 24.
We had a fine trade today. We had all we could attend to this eve. We got in right-smart goods this a.m. Trade was somewhat dull tonight. We closed up at 9:30 o�clock. I talked to the boys awhile tonight and then went to my room, took a bath, and retired.
Sun., Nov. 25.
Addie Bell Myers.......b. 1861.
Fannie Holton......b. 1871.
I got up this a.m. about 8 o�clock. Didn�t go to breakfast though. McDougall, Will Lemons, Jno. Dunlap and self went down to the River this a.m. We crossed over with Geo. Burruss as he went for the mail. He, having such a load to bring back, left us for another trip, so we all went up to Burruss� and got pecans, walnuts, and all the apples we could eat. We had a fine time, got home for dinner at 1 o�clock. I went over to see Emma at 3:10 o�clock. We talked awhile and then we took a little walk up to the Carpenter�s and back. Then I went in for a little while and came home to supper. Syd took Ruth Wheeler out buggy-riding this eve in Leftwich�s rig. Mary Haynie and Charlie Miller were over just before Church. They thought we (Emma and I) were going to Church tonight, but we fooled them a trip.....Ha!.. Ha!.. Ha! We had quite a nice time while they were at Church! Ruth gave Syd and I some awful nice cake and apples tonight. I gave Bro. Wilson�s baby 5-cents worth of candy tonight for kissing me. Emma is keeping her while he is so sick.
Mon., Nov. 26.
Windy and cloudy. I helped to unload 109 turkeys this a.m. Had a chill this a.m., so at noon I came home. Didn�t go back to Store at all this eve. Wrote a note to Emma this eve. Also sent Geo. Taylor word to lead the League Meeting for me as I couldn�t be there to do so. Had Dr. Grady with me tonight. My back I thought would just kill me! I soon got easy, tho, after he came and gave me some powders. Emma wrote me a real sweet note in ans. to mine this eve, and sent it to me.......
Tue., Nov. 27.
I spent last night and all day today here at home (also will tonight). I have felt very well today, except weak. Mr. Taylor was here today at noon and brought me a postal from Newt, and also Fred Sibley�s wedding-card. Bro. Wood was here to see me this eve. I saw Emma go over to the schoolhouse this eve to take her music lesson, also as she returned. And best of all.....Emma came to see me this eve, too. She told me she was looking for Miss Mary Woodson, from Carrollton, down to spend tomorrow and Thanksgiving, and on until Saturday. O!.. How I do wish I was well......but such is fate......!
Wed., Nov. 28.
I feel much better today. Went down to Store this eve and worked all eve. Packed a lot of turkeys tonight. Didn�t come home for supper, but done without, and went to my room and retired at 7:30 o�clock. Was standing at Store window this eve and saw Emma and Ruth and Miss Woodson go by, driving. It has been bright and pretty out today, but has been pretty cold.
Thurs., Nov. 29.
Cloudy and dismal. Thanksgiving Day. I got up this a.m. at 5:30 o�clock and went to Store and helped to finish up packing the turkeys. We shipped 7-bbls. and 1-box......1,547 lbs. How is that for one shipment?? (141 turkeys). I wrote a note over to Emma this a.m., before coming up home, so, as I came up to breakfast I didn�t go back home to stay until I can get my mouth clear of fever-blisters. Rev. Wood preached at the Baptist Church this a.m. Lem took dinner with us as Mary went out to Mack�s. I wrote a letter to Elbert this eve. Emma Wheeler came up to see me again this eve.....brought me a nice big box of cake and oranges, sliced turkey, and light rolls. She is all-right!!!!!
Fri., Nov. 30.
Dark and dismal. The younger crowd has their �oyster-supper� last night at Beck�s. Our crowd has theirs there tonight, but �fate� is against Wib going! Papa and Rettie took dinner at Lem�s today, while I took mine by myself at home.....here all alone. I wrote to Emma this eve, but will not send it until in the morning. Filled up the button-machine this eve for Store. Today and yesterday have been awful foggy, dark and gloomy.
DECEMBER
Sat., Dec. 1.
I wrote a few more lines and enclosed in my letter to Emma that I wrote last eve, and sent it over to her this morning with the saucer and napkins she brought me on Thursday eve. Emma sent me a real sweet note this a.m., by her sister �Miss Cyrena.� Jesse (Wheeler) took Emma to the supper last night. I came down to the Store today after dinner and have been working all evening. Feel all OK except my mouth. Trade pretty fair this eve. I stayed at my room tonight....went to bed at half-past-nine-o�clock.
Sun., Dec. 2.
I got up this morning at 7:45 o�clock. Dressed and made up my bed and went up home for breakfast. I remained up home until after dinner. At 2:30 I came down to my room and got myself ready to go over to see Emma, it being the first time for one-week. Went over at 3:30 o�clock and remained until 9 at night. I spent...O!.. Such a sweet, pleasant eve. Emma had me some good cake and apples, but for once, on account of my salivated mouth, I had to refuse the cake, but I done justice to the apples!!! I came to my room and retired at 9:15 o�clock. It�s good and cold tonight.
Mon., Dec. 3.
Today trade has been good. We have taken in 78 turkeys today. It has been real pretty out, but somewhat cool. I got me a pocket-catarrh inhaler today. I didn�t go to League Meeting tonight on account of my mouth. I went over and talked to the boys awhile tonight at A. S. Taylor & Sons� store room. Retired at 9:45 o�clock tonight.
Tue., Dec. 4.
Mattie Burruss.......b. 1871.
Peyton Jeter.......b. 1871.
Today trade has been somewhat dull. We didn�t receive any turkeys at all today. Have about 50 to pack tonight, though. Walked from the Christian Church up to Store this eve with Emma. Wrote to Mr. Rich today, at Slater, in regard to League work. We packed three boxes of turkeys tonight. Took Dr. Leach up in my room tonight and we had a nice long talk. Retired at 9:45 o�clock.
Wed., Dec. 5.
Fred Sibley and Gertrude Bishop, of Marshall, MO, were married today at Marshall and left for a visit in Ky. Doug Field was here today (R. L. Stevens and Thos. Emerson & Sons� man). Today has been real pretty, but our trade has been awful dull. We got in some dry-goods today, also a few shoes. I went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting and took part in the service. After the Meeting was over, I walked home with Miss Emma and went in and stayed awhile. Syd came home with Ruth, too. These nights are perfectly lovely, but somewhat cool.
Thurs., Dec. 6.
Leftwich, Jackson, and Taylor went hunting across the River today. Trade has been somewhat quiet today, not many people in town. I gave Mr. Bishop an order today for a day-diary for 1895, as near as possible like this one. We closed up tonight early, so I went up to Mr. Bishop�s jewelry store and watched him get out his Xmas goods. Mr. Will Lemons was helping him. I then went down to the storeroom of A. S. Taylor & Son, and talked to the boys awhile before going upstairs to my room.
Fri., Dec. 7.
There was a party at Mr. Wm. Cunningham�s tonight, but I didn�t attend. Cleaned upstairs this a.m. Cleaned out the band boxes up there and also the empty boxes on my side under the bin. Mr. Taylor went hunting again this eve, with Charles Sohns. Today has been hazy and windy. Trade slow, but we had a real nice little trade this eve, late. Showed Miss Gussie Edmonds my hdkfs. case that Emma gave me last Xmas. She asked me to see it, so of course I showed her, with pleasure. I went down to Endeavor Meeting and walked home with Emma. Had just a fine evening with Emma. Syd and Ruth went to the party.
Sat., Dec. 8.
Trade slow this a.m., but we had more than we could wait-on this eve. We could have used another man very nicely. I got a letter from Newt today. Had a little chat with Emma this a.m., in Store. She is a �cute girl�.....you know it! Put two curtains up at Mrs. Shelton�s this a.m. We closed up tonight at 10 o�clock. I got a shave, talked to the boys awhile, went to my room, took a bath and retired at 11:25.
Sun., Dec. 9.
Got up at 8 o�clock and got breakfast. Cleaned out my room this a.m. Syd Taylor and self took a walk over to corner and back. Got mail and went to dinner. Frank Taylor and Clarence Haynie are over today from Marshall. George Burruss and Owen Smith are in Carrollton today. I went down to the Christian Church were they were practicing and walked home with Emma. We found the Misses Dick and Minor there. I remained until 5:45 o�clock. Came home and got supper, went to room, got a sack of candy, and went down to see Lewis. Stayed there awhile and after that went to see Emma again. We went to the Baptist Church. Bro. Bolton called on me to pray at close of sermon (I did). Syd and Ruth didn�t go to Church.
Mon., Dec. 10.
Today has been a �mercury-day.� Looks as tho it might rain, altho it hasn�t yet. Trade very dull. We only got in three turkeys today. I got a letter from Elbert Dunlap tonight. I went down to our League Meeting tonight....had quite a good meeting. Walked home with Emma from the League, went in and stayed until 11 o�clock. Had quite a sweet night. Took invoice of Dittman�s shoes this eve, for his man that got here this eve.
Tue., Dec. 11.
We had a slight snow and rain last night. We got in some 90-odd turkeys today, and 22 chickens. Trade has been slow today. Sold Lem four turkeys today and myself, two. I gave Mr. Edwards the two $2.50 gold pieces today for my two bangles he is going to make for me. We closed up early tonight. I went over and talked to the boys awhile and then went to my room and retired at 8:30 o�clock. Walked up to the corner as I went to supper tonight with Miss Emma. Got Miss Belle Burns to make me a chair-tidy for Rettie tonight.
Wed., Dec. 12.
We got in one-dozen chicks today. Trade has been somewhat dull. It�s windy and cloudy and disagreeable. I wrote a few lines to Newt today. Just before going to supper tonight, Emma came in Store, so I walked over home with her, as it was late. Then I went to supper. Went down to the Christian Prayer Meeting tonight. Walked over home with Emma, went in and stayed until 11 o�clock.
Thurs., Dec. 13.
Mr. Jeter and myself got to Store this a.m. at 6 o�clock and packed two boxes and one bbl. of turkeys and chickens. Today has been lovely, trade somewhat slow. Went through my side of house this a.m. and straightened things a little. Got in two boxes of scarlet �ice-wool� this a.m., for Miss Wheeler. Misses Ruth and Emma came in Store tonight and asked me to walk down to Shelton�s with them, which I did! When they got through practicing I went down at 9 o�clock. Syd, too, and we walked over home with them. I remained until 10:45 o�clock and not telling how long before Syd left. I bought 22 sacks of tobacco, �Boss,� for Papa tonight and an ink-stand.
Fri., Dec. 14.
Mr. Taylor and Dr. Grady went hunting today. I got a letter from Newt today and ans�d it this eve. Made off Epworth League report this a.m. We had all we could attend to this eve and more, too! Emma wrote me a note this eve to come over to her house tonight in place of meeting her at Endeavor tonight. Lem and Mary had Prof. Schumacher down to their house tonight and his younger pupils, so they asked me to come down and bring Emma. So...I went over and got Emma and we went down. We spent a very enjoyable eve. Mary gave the little ones a candy-pulling.
Sat., Dec. 15.
Today has been a very dark and dreary day. It has been raining most all eve, so not many people in town today and trade has been somewhat dull. Mailed Mr. Rich the letter today that I wrote him yesterday in regard to Epworth League work. Paid my B & L this eve, makes me now $140 in there. Miss Belle Burns brought me up my chair-tidy that she made for me tonight. It is to go on Rettie�s chair that I�m going to give her for Xmas. We closed up tonight at 8:50 o�clock. I went down to the Christian Church where they were practicing for Xmas, and walked home with Miss Emma. Came back to my room, took a bath and retired at 10:30 o�clock.
Sun., Dec. 16.
I got up this a.m. at 7:40. Got self ready and went to my breakfast. After I came back from breakfast I went to my room, made up my bed and dusted-down. Cleaned out my cabinet and trunk, then talked to the boys until mail time. I then got the mail and went to dinner. After dinner I came in Store and done lots of writing. As Emma is going to practice at Church from 2:30 to 5:00 this eve, I�ll not get to make my usual evening call, but will see her tonight. Wrote to Uncle John (Whitmore) this eve, also to Mr. S. A. Steel for Epworth League. Called to see Emma tonight at 6:10 o�clock. We didn�t attend Church. Miss Ruth made some nice candy and bought it in to us. It was good too! I left at 10:30 o�clock. The night is lovely.
Mon., Dec. 17.
Today has been quite pretty. We have gotten in a few chickens and turkeys today. We have been quite busy all day. Harrison Wheeler commenced work with us this a.m., for the Xmas holidays. I went down to our League Meeting tonight. After League, the committee met to select subjects and topics for the �Week of Prayer.� I walked home with Emma, but I didn�t go in. Came back to Store and talked to the boys awhile. Retired at 9:30 o�clock.
Tue., Dec. 18.
I sent $1.00 off today for Mrs. Vanice to Rev. J. N. Craig, in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Jeter and I got to Store this a.m. at 6 o�clock and packed one-barrel and one box of turkeys and chicks. I also packed a small box for Mr. Leftwich, too. The committee selected me to lead the first meeting at �Week of Prayer,� which commences Dec. 31, 1894, at the M. E. Church.......subject: �Watching.� Trade has been pretty fair today. We got in, though, only eleven turkeys. Got an invitation to attend �the triple-M�s� entertainment on next Wednesday night. I packed one box and one bbl. of turkeys again tonight. Talked to the boys awhile and retired at 9:45 p.m. We had 250 programs printed today for the �Week of Prayer�....cost us $2.00 per hundred.
Wed., Dec. 19.
Today has been real pretty. Trade very quiet. Harrison put up the program this a.m. for our Y. P. Society�s �Prayer Meeting.� Went down to Jane Taylor�s this a.m. to see about a lock on a trunk we had sold them. It wouldn�t lock.......ordered a new lock today. Walked home with Emma tonight from practice, but didn�t go in. Syd went home with Ruth from Prayer Meeting. Retired at 9:45 o�clock. Sent pkg. to Uncle John (Whitmore) this eve for Gertie Shumate, in Va. She is Papa�s sister�s child.
Thurs., Dec. 20.
Last day of Fall. Today has been very quiet, not much doing. We took in ten turkeys today. I mailed Lyt, Newt, Hallie, Juanita, and Elbert a program for our �Week of Prayer� this eve. Emma told me this a.m. that Syd and Ruth had a �falling-out� last night. Ah, I feel sorry for them, but I can�t reach them....you know it! We closed up tonight at 8 o�clock. Went up to Bishop�s tonight and talked awhile and then up to A. S. Taylor�s Store and talked awhile, and then retired at 9:45 o�clock. Syd T. and a crowd of them went out to Fairville tonight to the big Meeting. I got my new day-diary this eve for 1895, just like this one.
Fri., Dec. 21.
First day of Winter. Today has been pretty, though trade has been dull. Anna Miller took dinner with us today. I went down to the River tonight and got our Christmas goods up. We marked them and arranged them. I got through at 9 o�clock. After they got through practicing down at G. T. �s storeroom, for the Christmas tree, I walked over home with Emma, but I didn�t go in as it was late. Emma gave me two ice-wool shawls to mail tonight to Mrs. Dr. Cunningham, so I will mail them on tomorrow, sure.
Sat., Dec. 22.
Today has been a very disagreeable day....foggy and dark. We have had a splendid trade though. We have had all we could wait-on! Our sales today were $288.73. I got my dinner today at 1 o�clock. Mr. Edwards brought me over my bangles tonight. They are very pretty. We closed up tonight at half-past-10 o�clock. Elbert Dunlap came up from St. Louis this eve to spend Xmas. Arthur Dunlap got home, too, to spend Xmas. He brought a young man with him.
Sun., Dec. 23.
I got up this a.m. at 7:50 o�clock, made up my bed and dusted my room. Came on down to Store and done some writing on my books. I didn�t go to breakfast this a.m. at all. Went up in my room and talked to the boys until noon. Got the mail and went to dinner. After dinner Elbert and I went to my room and talked until 3:10 o�clock. I then got ready and Elbert and I went over to call on the Misses Wheeler. We went at 4 o�clock. Elbert stayed until 5 o�clock and then left. I remained until League time. Emma and I went to League and then we went down to the Christian Church. Elbert and Mabel went with us. Lester Casebolt died this eve at about 6 o�clock. Don�t you forget but tonight was dark for you! I left at 10 o�clock. Mabel gave me the list tonight for �the triple M�s� party ......to be Wednesday at Mr. Hooper�s.
Mon., Dec. 24.
We certainly have been busy today. Trade commenced this a.m. early and kept it up all day long until late tonight. We got in 58 turkeys today and 14 ducks. Our sales today were $305. 12. How is that for a Christmas eve??? The Baptists had a �Christmas tree� tonight at their Church, but I didn�t get to attend. As I came from supper, tho, I stopped and looked through the window to see tree. It was quite pretty. I took Rettie�s chair up tonight and Lewis� hobby-horse as I went to supper. We closed-up tonight at 11 o�clock.
Tue., Dec. 25.
Christmas Day.
Maude Wheeler....b. 1874.
I gave Lem a shaving-mirror; Mary - a chair-tidy; Rettie- a chair and tidy; Papa - tobacco and ink-stand; and then Rettie and I went in together and gave Lewis Myers a rocking hobby-horse. I also gave Emma a bangle (made of two $2.50 gold-pieces). It was a beauty! The Christian Church gives �a Christmas Tree� tonight at G. T.�s old storeroom. We packed two bbl. of turkeys today and one box, also, of ducks. Lem and Mary gave me a lovely set (individual) of butter plate and knife, and salt & pepper boxes. Rettie gave me a lovely chair-tidy (silk). Miss Emma gave me a beautiful hdkf. case (celluloid, hand-painted), with three fine silk hdkf.�s (with initial �M�). I took Emma up to Barnett�s party tonight after �Christmas Tree.� We had a fine time! Lem, Mary and Lewis took dinner with us today.
Wed., Dec. 26.
Louise Miller......b. 1873.
G. T. and Mr. Sohn�s went hunting today. Today has been real pretty, trade somewhat fair. Stopped to talk with Miss Maude a few minutes as I came up from breakfast this a.m., about list for party tonight (the triple-M�s), at Mr. Hooper�s. I had the pleasure of going and taking Miss Emma Wheeler to this party. I picked out some references today on my lesson for Monday night. Miss Ludia Shipp went along with us tonight to the party. We just had a fine time and we didn�t get away until 1 o�clock. It snowed a little tonight. Cold, but clear.
Thurs., Dec. 27.
The Masons gave a big �oyster-supper� tonight in A. S. Taylor & Son�s old storeroom. Emma helped to wait on the tables with the other girls tonight. Today has been a very dull day, not many people in town. Rettie kept Lewis for Lem and Mary while they went to the oyster-supper. Mack Lewis gave a party to Gyp and Anna Taylor tonight out at their house. Syd T. went out with the crowd. I have gotten a terrible cold, can hardly talk. Took quinine and retired tonight at 9:20 o�clock.
Fri., Dec. 28.
I cleaned upstairs this a.m. Miss Sallie Hamner gave me the list to her party today, for next Tuesday night. Today trade has been pretty good. It has been awful cold, though, today. Walked over home with Emma today after dinner and carried a basket of dishes for her. John Sibley walked home with her from the �Supper� last night. I expressed a package for Mrs. Robt. Smith today...to Kansas City. Papa got a pair of shoes from Newt today, as a Christmas present. I went over to see Emma tonight. Had such a sweet time. There was a party out at Mr. Geo. Hawkins� tonight, but it was so cold we didn�t go. Very few went from town.
Sat., Dec. 29.
Today has been real pretty and bright, and trade has been good, too. I didn�t get any dinner until after 2 o�clock. The River is full of ice....we came very near not getting any mail today. Elbert stayed all night with me tonight. I bought me a pretty plate tonight up at Pike-Bishop�s, and also got me a spring-holder at Jackson & Smith�s.......and it made me a lovely card-receiver.
Sun., Dec. 30.
Elbert got up this a.m. before I did. He went to breakfast, but I didn�t. I got up at 9:30 o�clock, dressed bed out & out, swept out my room and dusted-down. Came down to Store and have just finished balancing up my books for this year, which is now about gone! I then got the mail and went to dinner. After dinner I came in Store and done some studying on my topic for tomorrow night�s Prayer Meeting....wrote off some notes on it. At 3:30, I got myself ready and went over to see Emma and stayed until 6 o�clock. That ice-cream and cake was fine that we had this eve. Then I came to my room and done some little work and then went back over to see Emma at 6:30. We went to Baptist�s Y. P. M. and then to hear Bro. Robt. Prunty preach. We had cake and homemade candy after Church for refreshments. Syd was over to see Ruth again. Who - said - �outs� - ???
Mon., Dec. 31.
Today trade has been very quiet. This is the last day of the old-year. Out Young People�s Prayer Meetings commenced tonight at M. E. Church. I led the first meeting.....subject: �Watching.� On account of the Odd Fellows Supper, we didn�t have a very large crowd out. I had the pleasure of taking Emma to the Odd Fellows Oyster Supper tonight. We had a fine time.....big crowd and big supper! Syd T. went home with Ruth. I got to bed at 12:45 o�clock. Listen to the anvils, pistols, and bells ringing and boats whistling! I shot my pistol off tonight for the first time....shot it, the rounds, five-times.
End of 1894
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