Miami, Saline, Missouri as depicted in the 1902 Diary of Wilbert S. Myers
The Diary of W. S. Myers
1902
Miami, Saline, MO
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JANUARY
Wed., Jan. 1, 1902
Today has been lovely. Trade nice. Mrs. Warner Bure�s funeral service was at the Baptist Church this eve. A big crowd attended and I was there. I went home at 4:30 p.m. and Frank Jakes (col�d) and I put down our new carpet. Then Emma and I moved everything back in tonight and had things all clean and straight at 11 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 2.
Emma and I attended a party at Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Burruss� tonight. There were about twenty-five present and they had nice refreshments. We stayed until 11:30 p.m. Cyrena and Kate were at the Long�s party tonight.
Fri., Jan. 3.
Emma and I attended the �entertainment� at Dunlap�s Hall tonight, given by Bob Dunlap. There was a nice crowd and a nice time. We had ice water, bananas, oranges and apples. We got home at 11:45 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 4.
Ruth (Hornbeck) took dinner with us today. Cyrena, Mary Woodson, Kate, Ruth, and Emma were at the Store tonight and came home with me at 6:45 p.m.
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Yes, that's me....Robert W. Myers! While father and mother were eating some ice-cream that Aunt Cyrena brought us, I ran out to the front gate and almost got away, but father saw me and he took this picture. Don't we live on a nice street?
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Sun., Jan. 5.
I was up at 7:10 a.m. I helped Emma and then attended my Sunday School. I kept Robert while Emma attended her Church. This afternoon Emma, Mary Woodson, Cyrena, Kate, and I walked down to the River and went over on the ice to watch them cut ice. The Butcher Shop is putting ice up today. We were at home tonight.
Mon., Jan. 6.
Robert is 20-months old today. We had a man here tonight to lecture and instruct us on �Court of Honor� work. Emma and Robert stayed at Miss Lou�s tonight until I came home at 9:30 p.m.
Tue., Jan. 7.
Mary Woodson took dinner with us today. Mary Haynie took supper. We attended the �Chicago Glee Club� entertainment tonight. It was fine, too!
Wed., Jan. 8.
Today was pretty all day. Trade fair. Geo. and I took down our Xmas display frames today and changed things around some. Uncle John Miller took dinner with us. Emma and little Robert were up to the Store this eve and came home with me at 6 p.m.
Thurs., Jan. 9.
Lem and Mary were at Rettie�s today. It was a lovely day. Trade was slow. Papa took dinner with us. I took his photo at his thermometer today. I bound some �Christian Heralds� and �Home Joursnals� tonight. There was a big dance at Bishop�s Hall.
Fri., Jan. 10.
I worked on labels this a.m., for my �Home Journals� and my �Christian Herald�s.� We got out the remnants today, some. The River broke up this eve at about 2:30 p.m. Geo., Blanche, Kate, and Angie were here tonight. I finished up our book binding tonight and labeled them. Walt Price died this morning at 5 o�clock.
Sat., Jan. 11.
This has been a lovely day, though very cool. Trade was $105. Mr. Walt Price�s funeral was at the Baptist Church this eve at 4:30. Emma brought me my dinner to the Store. I got home tonight at 7:30 p.m. Mary got her couch this eve that Lem intended to give her on Xmas morning.
Sun., Jan. 12.
Today has been a lovely, clear day, but very cool. I attended Sunday School, then spent the balance of the day at home. I took three pictures of Robert today.....two with the cat (Billy) and one in his little red wagon. Kate took supper with us. Emma went to Church and I had a time with Robert!
Mon., Jan. 13.
I worked on the remnants today. Trade only fair. Ruth Hornbeck and Mary Haynie took supper with us. I went to the �Show� tonight at Dunlap�s Hall and took Lewis, but it was awful poor.
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At right is a photo of "little Robert" letting his cat, Billy, lick the gravy off his dinner plate.
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Tue., Jan. 14.
We sent Rettie a pound of butter this a.m., as Lem went to Marshall. Lem bought the other 80-acres of the Dinkle land today for $3900. Trade today was only fair. Mary Haynie spent last night with us and dined with us today. I took little Robert up to the Store this eve, in his little red wagon. He and Emma were out calling this afternoon. They came home as I did. I worked on my scrapbook some tonight.
Wed., Jan. 15.
Our �china closet� came last eve. It is a real cute little trick! Mr. S. S. Lewis was here today (hamburgs and white goods). Also, the boys clothing man (�Wise�) was here. Trade was fair today. Miss Lizzie Cunningham (Mrs. J. B.) dined with us today. Little Robert talked some for us tonight. He also talked over the phone to Kate, for his first time. I finished pasting things in the scrapbook tonight, for 1901.
Thurs., Jan. 16.
Another pretty clear day. Trade nice. Geo. and I completed our 231 remnants today and got the table fixed with them, and I got a big sign out for them. We sold 20-odd this eve. Lem was at the farm all eve. Jim and Rettie were in this eve and had little Margaret�s photo taken. They brought us some fine steak.
Fri., Jan. 17.
This has been an awful dusty day! Trade only fair. I sold 48 remnants this evening. Syd took dinner with us today. The Dr., Miss Lou, and Ruth all dined at W. H. Wheeler�s today. I fixed a paper rack for Emma this a.m. I also fixed our new china-closet up tonight, on the mantle in the dining room. I also fixed the door on the sideboard, the door on the washstand in our room and a drawer in the kitchen cabinet. I gave Emma a new cut-glass �puff-box� today.
Sat., Jan. 18.
Today was pretty and bright all day. I had my hair cut this a.m. Trade was nice all day, $80. I sold 48 remnants yesterday and 43 today. I got home tonight at 7:15 p.m.
Sun., Jan. 19.
I helped Mrs. Myers this a.m., then attended Sunday School. Emma went to her Church Meeting and I kept Robert. Ruth spent the eve with us. Emma made candy for me at noon. Geo, Cyrena, and Kate were here this eve. Kate attended the R. L. Shipp and Walden�s �double-wedding� this eve at the Station. We were at home tonight.
Mon., Jan. 20.
Today was cloudy all day. George and I worked all day on the shoe dept. and expect to put the week on it.....overhauling it and labeling it. We had a big snow this eve.....2-plus inches. I done some varnishing tonight, at home, for Emma. Little Robert burned a hole in the cushion of my new chair today, by putting a coal of fire on it with the ashes from the stove.
Tue., Jan. 21.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade fair.....$21. Geo. and I have been working in the shoe dept. We got in our hamburgs and laces, also some white goods and other dry goods tonight. I worked until 9:15 p.m. It was a lovely moonlight night. Emma, Robert, were at Miss Lou�s tonight. Mary was over for awhile this eve.
Wed., Jan. 22.
Today the sun was out about half the time. Trade was very poor today. I worked on the children�s shoe dept. all day. Papa dined with us at noon. I invited Rettie and Jim, today, to eat dinner with us on Jan. 29th, Papa�s 74th birthday.
Thurs., Jan. 23.
Today was partly cloudy and cool. I pulled little Robert uptown in his little wagon this eve. Emma and he spent the eve with Lelia May [Syd�s wife]. They came home with me this eve. I varnished the spool cabinets in the kitchen tonight and covered the box with calicos.
Fri., Jan. 24.
Today has been a very fair day, though trade was very, very quiet. I didn�t get very much work done on the boy�s shoe dept. today. Jim and Susie [Vaughan] had Emma, Robert, and I, and other nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles there tonight. We enjoyed ourselves very much. We got home at 10 p.m.
Sat., Jan. 25.
Today has sure been a wintry day. Trade was only fair.....a $35 day. There was a big snow from noon to most of the eve. We finished up the boy�s shoe dept. this eve. A telegram tonight said it would be 30-degrees colder by morning. I got home at 6:45 p.m., for the night.
Sun., Jan. 26.
Today was only 4-degrees above zero. We had no Sunday School today. I was at home all day, but Emma went to her Church. I kept an hourly record of the thermometer today, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Syd was our only visitor today. Emma, Robert, and I enjoyed, and appreciated, today very, very much.
Mon., Jan. 27.
Today was very, very cold all day. Trade was quiet. I commenced work on the men�s shoe dept. today. The five �Wheeler sisters� had their photo taken this eve, by Mrs. Nicholas. I got home at 6:20 p.m. The River blocked for the second time last night.
Tue., Jan. 28.
I was up at 6 o�clock this a.m. I did my regular work and swept the dining room, hall, and kitchen, and then dusted for Emma. I worked on shoes today at the Store. Geo. was at home, sick, this afternoon. I swept out the Store tonight, got wood and water, and kindling, for the morning. I was home at 7 p.m.
I helped Emma tonight and froze a freezer of fine ice cream. Tomorrow is papa�s 74th birthday and Emma is going to have the Myers family over for dinner. The �Wheeler girls� tried for their photo again this eve.
Wed., Jan. 29.
Papa is 74-years-old today. Lem, Mary, and Lewis took dinner with us today. Rettie, Jim, little Margaret, and Newt did not get to come because it was so cold and windy. But papa was surprised anyway. I gave him a box of cigars. It was snowing fine all day. Emma and I attended �Hawk�s lecture� tonight and it was immense! Aunt Courtney kept Robert for us.
Thurs., Jan. 30.
There were snow flurries most all day, and it was snowing fast tonight. Trade was fair today.....$31. I am still working on the men�s shoe dept. I stayed at the Store tonight and worked until 8 p.m. Ruth and Mary Woodson took dinner with us today. Emma gave Ruth a pair of slippers and two pair of hose tonight. We all went down to Miss Lou�s for awhile tonight to spend some time with Ruth.
Fri., Jan. 31.
Ruth left for South Dakota today. Mary Woodson went home today. I worked on the shoe dept. today, again. I helped Emma with her work this a.m., until 8:45. I washed the dinner dishes tonight for her while she went to her preaching. We had a 3-inch snow last night and I cleaned all the walks and paths this morning. I took a photo [at right] of Robert and Emma on the front porch, Robert in his cloak and wagon.
FEBRUARY
Sat., Feb. 1.
Trade was very nice all day......$70-odd. Very cold all day. I got home tonight at 6:30. Cyrena and Kate were here tonight awhile. Emma made candy for them and we had pecans. The Doctor gave Emma one of his new photos this eve.
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At right is a sample page from the baby book that W. S. Myers kept for his son, Robert. The book included information from May 6, 1900 to Dec. 31, 1903. In the photo, Emma is pulling Robert in his little red wagon, on the front porch of Clover Cottage.
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Sun., Feb. 2.
Today was lovely all day, though very, very cold. It was 4-degrees below zero this a.m. Groundhog day and the sun has been out all day! There are about 4-inches of snow on the ground, so with the sun out it is so pretty. I took two pictures of little Robert this morning.....one in his wagon with his toys, and the other one by the mirror on the dresser (both in our room).
Mon., Feb. 3.
Today has been a very, very cold day......1-degree below zero. Trade fair. I finished up the men�s fine shoes today and will commence work on the plow dept. in the a.m., if nothing prevents. Miss Lou and Angie spent the afternoon with Emma. Emma made us some more nice candy tonight. I fixed some plates to send over to the photo man, Mr. J. L. Browning, at Marshall tomorrow, to have printed.
Tue., Feb. 4.
Today was cold all day long. Trade only fair. I began working on the men�s plow goods today. Mary gave us some fine muffins tonight for our supper. I got some sour milk tonight at Mrs. Grady�s as I came home.
Wed., Feb. 5.
Today was cold and snowy......2 1/4-inches fell this eve from 1:30 to 3 o�clock. Trade only fair. I finished working on the shoe dept. this eve. I have it in fine shape now. The �gas machine� went back on us again today.....froze up! Little Robert unlocked Emma�s sewing machine drawers today, with the shears.
Thurs., Feb. 6.
Today was pretty and bright all day. Trade nice. I cleaned up the work shirt dept. today and labeled the notion dept. Rettie is at Mary�s today. Uncle Joshua Reynolds took dinner with us today. I stopped by to see little Margaret today, at noon.
Fri., Feb. 7.
Today was partly cloudy. Trade fair. I have been printing box labels all day long. Papa, Syd, and Angie dined with us today. Cyrena, Kate and them all, were out sled riding tonight. I got home at 7:20 p.m. We had two loads of water, from the River, put in our cistern at the Store today.
Sat., Feb. 8.
Today was very cold all day. Trade only $56. There were not very many in town. My hands are so awful sore that I can�t hardly do anything. I got home at 6:30 p.m., then I went down to Miss Lou�s after Emma and Robert, but the Dr. made me stay and eat supper. So Emma and I stayed awhile and I helped Cyrena and Kate with the dishes. Mary Haynie was there, too.
Sun., Feb. 9.
I got up at 6:45 this morning. I helped Emma, then attended my Sunday School. Then we went up to see Dr. Cunningham, who is sick. After that we attended the Christian Church for morning service. I spent the balance of the day at home with Robert and Emma. Mary Haynie spent the eve with us. Mrs. Hays was here also, along with Cyrena and Kate. Mrs. Majors was here awhile to see Emma about a duet. Cyrena and Kate brought us some nice apples this eve. Frank Mc and Myn went to Columbia today, for a week.
Mon., Feb. 10.
Today was pretty and bright all day. Trade was very quiet. I sent Hallie one of Margaret�s photos this eve. Also I sent Lyt one of little Robert�s photos and also one of Robert and Emma on the front porch. I commenced cleaning house on my side of the Store today. Martin Kite was initiated in the �Court of Honor� tonight. Miss Lou gave us some nice apples tonight and I gave her some pecans.
Tue., Feb. 11.
Today I have tried to work on the shirt dept., but have been so busy I did not get very much done. We put 10-loads more of fine ice in our house today and we are now �full to the top.� There is a big dance at the Hall tonight. Also Erskine Taylor is giving a party tonight. Little Robert and Emma were at Mary�s this eve.
Wed., Feb. 12.
I finished up the shirt dept. today. Trade was fair. Emma attended her Prayer Meeting tonight, with Cyrena. Angie stayed here and I taught her her lessons. The Dr., Miss Lou, and Cyrena were here awhile tonight.
Thurs., Feb. 13.
Today was partly cloudy. Trade was quiet. I finished up the men�s underwear dept. today and worked up in the shirts again. I put a new cover of paper, in part, on top of my shelving. I was home tonight at 7 p.m. Emma and Robert spent the eve with Blanche today.
Fri., Feb. 14.
Valentine�s Day! Today has been a very cold day. Trade very quiet. I finished the top part of my shelving today. I got it all clean and nice and emptied 37 boxes. I didn�t get home until 7:15 p.m. I feel somewhat weary. Little Robert has gone to sleep.
Sat., Feb. 15.
Today has been a very quiet day. Only a $56 day. There were very few in the city, though it was a very fair day. I didn�t get home tonight until 8:45 p.m. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Sun., Feb. 16.
I got up at 6:30 a.m. I helped Mrs. Myers, then we all went to Sunday School. Emma played the organ for us and taught a class. Kate took dinner with us today. Emma, Kate, Lottie Greenabaum, and I took a long walk this eve, across the River on the ice and then walked up to the corner of the bar where the boat was and I took a photo of them, also two others, on the River. Robert stayed with Aunt Courtney.
Mon., Feb. 17.
The sun was out today awhile. I have been picking out shades and wallpaper. Trade was very, very quiet today. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and came home with me at 6:30 p.m.
Tue., Feb. 18.
It was cloudy most all eve. Trade slow. Angie came up and took Robert down home with her at 10:30 this morning. He spent all day with her and didn't come home until 9 o'clock tonight, with us. I laid out 40 �hatchets� for Cyrena and Katherine today, for their party on Saturday night (Washington�s birthday). Emma and I helped them fix the hatchets tonight. We ate supper at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Wed., Feb. 19.
Today has been somewhat of a cold day. Trade was very quiet. I have been working on the corset dept. today. I also made two large hatchets for Cyrena and Kate�s party, on the 22nd. I was the Store until 8 p.m. tonight.
Thurs., Feb. 20.
Today was a very pretty day, though trade was very, very quiet. Lem went down to Mrs. R. L. Jenkins� funeral this eve, at 2 p.m. I cleaned and recovered three divisions of my shelving today. I decorated the hall tonight, at Miss Lou�s, with flags and buntings, for Cyrena and Kate�s party on Sat. night.
Fri., Feb. 21.
Today was pretty all day. Trade, though, was still somewhat quiet. Mr. R. L. Jenkins, who lost his wife yesterday, lost one of his daughters today........bad, bad!! I got three more divisions of my shelving cleaned and new paper put on today. I finished the hall decorations tonight, at Miss Lou�s. It was Myn Burruss� birthday today.
Sat., Feb. 22.
Three birthdays today......Geo. Washington (dec�d.), Mary Myers, and Willie Crockett. The Doctor and Miss Lou gave Cyrena and Kate a party for tonight. Today was very pretty most of the day. Trade was $57. I came home at 9 p.m. and, in a hurry to get ready to go down to Miss Lou�s, I opened the stove top quick with our turning damper in pipe and a blaze blew up and burned my eyes bad. I sent for Emma and she worked with me until 11:30 p.m. So.......no party for her or I!!!!!
Sun., Feb. 23.
I got up at 7 a.m. and my eyes were all okay. I helped Emma and then we all three went to the Presbyterian Sunday School. Little Robert was real good today. Mary took us out to Rettie�s in the trap and we spent such a nice day. We got home at 6 p.m. The roads are a little bad and it was cold. Emma and I, also Robert, went down to Miss Lou�s tonight and ate cream and cake (as we lost out last night!!)
Mon., Feb. 24.
Today was gloomy for awhile, though no rain as yet. I fixed a bed in my garden, for lettuce, today at noon. I want to sOw it on Friday. I finished cleaning my side of the shelving this eve. Emma and I went down to Miss Lou�s tonight (also Robert), and I took down the decorations that I put up on the 20th and 21st. We cut �hearts� for Mary�s party, on Wednesday, tonight.
Tue., Feb. 25.
Today has been a real pretty day. Trade very nice. Lem and I selected our wallpaper and shades this a.m. I fixed a �grab-bag package� this eve, for Mary, and a board.....to shoot the arrow at cupid�s heart. I took our dishes over to Mary tonight. Emma and Robert were uptown and came home with me tonight.
Wed., Feb. 26.
Tonight Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Myers entertained about 40-odd of their young friends. Emma and I were there and had such a nice time. We got home at 1 a.m. It was raining so Miss Lutie Vanmeter came home with us and both she and Mary Haynie spent the night with us. Today was only tolerably fair. Trade slow.
Thurs., Feb. 27.
It rained most all day. It is very disagreeable out and trade was slow today. Lutie and Mary spent the day and also the night, again, with us. Geo. Haynie was over to see Lutie most all morning and he was also over tonight. We have been rolling hamburgs and laces today. Cyrena was up awhile this eve, to see Lutie and Mary.
Fri., Feb. 28.
Gloomy, rainy, and awfully disagreeable all the day long. Trade very quiet. We finished the hamburgs and laces today. Miss Haynie and Vanmeter are still with us. Emma had a little �rare rabbit� party this afternoon. The Doctor, Miss Lou, Cyrena, Mary, and our crowd, were present. Lutie, Mary and Emma attended the �Church Show� tonight. Angie stayed here with Robert and I tonight.
MARCH
Sat., Mar. 1.
Some little snow last night, also today. Geo. Haynie took Lutie and Mary home this a.m. Trade was awful, awful slow today......only about $15. I got home tonight at 6:30. I have a bad cold. I made a book to show �Siam braids� in today. Cyrena and Kate were here awhile this eve.
Sun., Mar. 2.
Today was pretty all day, though I have stayed in the house all day as I have such an awful cold. Emma went to Sunday School for me. She and Robert were at Miss Lou�s this eve, late. Miss Lou sent us some custard cake and mince pie today, for our dinner. Angie took dinner with us. I have been in the dry goods business 15-years today.
Mon., Mar. 3.
I worked all day on Lem�s �memorandum.� Emma and Robert were up to the Store this eve and came home with me. It was a lovely day. Trade fair.
Tue., Mar. 4.
Geo. is at Slater today. Trade only fair. Kate was up tonight and she and Emma helped me cut out some letters for signs. H. D. Carpenter moved from our old home place to the country today. Jesse Wheeler moved into our old place.
Wed., Mar. 5.
I had the Store scoured out this eve and we changed things around as to showcases and so on. Little Robert and Emma were up this eve for awhile. Trade was awful, awful dull today.
Thurs., Mar. 6.
Today was gloomy most all day and trade was very, very quiet. Geo. has been washing the showcases today. He ordered his third suit today and a pair of extra pants. He got his $108 diamond ring today.....and it is a beauty! I have been working on Mrs. B.�s skirt box today and tonight.
Fri., Mar. 7.
It was gloomy all day. Trade slow. We had a slow rain most all eve. I have been working on a �skirt box� for Mrs. Burruss all day. I finished it this eve at 5 o�clock. I got home this eve shortly after 5. It is still raining some tonight.
Sat., Mar. 8.
Trade only fair. Papa put up a thermometer box for me this eve. Mrs. Burruss took her skirt-box home this eve. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve, then they were down home tonight. I got home at 7:20 p.m.
Sun., Mar. 9.
This was a lovely, lovely day! Emma, Robert and I all attended Sunday School this a.m. Emma and I attended Church also, as Miss Lou kept Robert. In fact, Robert got to playing with Angie and stayed there all day long. He even cried when we brought him home this eve. Emma and I took a long walk out to the end of Bell�s lane and down to the graveyard, then back to the Store. We stopped at Mrs. Jno. Burns for a few minutes. Cyrena was over here tonight, for supper. Then she and Emma went to Church tonight. I took pictures of the children playing in the yard at Miss Lou�s this eve.
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At right are the children playing in the backyard of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Wheeler: from left, Miss Cyrena Wheeler, Robert W. Myers, Angie Wheeler and Mary Alice Cunningham, March 9, 1902.
At left is a photo of Pauline Wheeler, daughter of Jesse and Leila Wheeler, who was born March 12, 1902. She is about 6 months old in this photo.
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Mon., Mar. 10.
Mrs. Jno. Burns is 66-years-old today. I made a wall paper book today. Emma had Mary, the Hamner twins, Myn and Frank Burruss, and also Lewis over tonight, and we had music. We ate oranges and bananas and had a very pleasant eve. We retired at 11 p.m. Lem went to St. Louis this a.m.
Tue., Mar. 11.
Uncle Wib Washington and Geo. Brown (col�d) put up a chicken-wire fence for us today. Trade was slow. Emma and I were over to Mary Myers� tonight to a �chafing-dish party.� We got home at 12:15. It was dark and rainy. Mary Burruss was here for supper and also tonight.
Wed., Mar. 12.
We had the biggest rain last night and this a.m. that we have had since Oct. 1900......2.44-inches. Today trade has been very quiet. I made four fancy signs this morning. I wrote Lem at St. Louis. I got home early tonight. Emma helped me cut out a lot of letters tonight, for signs. Jesse Wheeler and wife, Leila, had a fine baby girl this a.m. (Pauline).
Thurs., Mar. 13.
Today has been a lovely day, though trade has been very, very quiet. I had the wood-work all cleaned today and I varnished all the chairs, the settee, the mirror, the cabinets and the showcases. I worked tonight until 9 p.m. Geo. had been complaining all day of a toothache. Emma and Robert went up to see Jesse�s little girl this eve.
Fri., Mar. 14.
This has been a lovely day. I washed the front windows, showcases, back door, back window, mirrors, desk and I fixed the shelves with new oil paper. Then I swept the steps and dusted the whole house. I had the Store scoured again this eve. Geo. was not much help today!! I made a shoe sign tonight.
Sat., Mar. 15.
Today was real pretty, but trade was only fair.....$63. There were not many in town. I made one fancy sign this a.m. and wrote some on my books tonight. I got home at 9:15 p.m. Emma and Robert were at the Greenabaum�s tonight. Emma made some fine light bread today. I gave Cyrena a �bow� of pink ribbon for her dress and also a neck ribbon this eve.
Sun., Mar. 16.
Today has been a real pretty day. But it is awful windy out! I attended my Sunday School, but Emma and Robert remained at home this time. I stopped to see Lem a few minutes this a.m., as I came from Sunday School. He just got home from St. Louis this morning. Emma and I were at home all day. Robert took dinner at Miss Lou�s. Cyrena took him with her after Church. Then Cyrena spent the afternoon with us. Angie Wheeler brought us some ice-cream for supper. Good!!!
Mon., Mar. 17.
Today was cold....yes, real cold! There was a 26-degree drop since yesterday at 2 o�clock. Trade was quiet all day. I worked on �Court of Honor� work today. Home at 6:30 p.m. Very cold tonight.
Tue., Mar. 18.
George was at home, sick, all day. We got in mats, carpets, rugs, and hosiery today. I worked tonight until 9 p.m. I hung up a lot of pretty rugs. Mary was out to Rettie�s today. Papa took dinner with us. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Wed., Mar. 19.
Today has been both bright and cloudy. Trade only fair. Geo. was not at work again today, so we had all we could do. I put up six shades at Mrs. Johnson�s today and also cut them down. I got in all of our hats this eve. I cleaned upstairs and fixed it for the carpets and mats. I packed the cloaks and overcoats tonight. Mary sent me some thing good for my supper tonight. Mrs. Hamner and John got home this eve, from Florida.
Thurs., Mar. 20.
It rained .09-inch early this a.m. Trade was very, very quiet. I marked up our new hats today and cleaned all our stock and worked the new things in. Geo. was at Marshall and Slater today. I cleaned the back lot this eve, swept out, and got home at 7:20 tonight......tired and worn out!
Fri., Mar. 21.
It was drizzling rain this a.m. Trade was awful, awful dull. Geo. is now at Marshall. I did lots of changing around in the Store today. We hired John Hamner today, to work for us. He commences tomorrow. I worked on a big lot of new jewelry that we got in this eve. Home tonight at 7:15 p.m.
Sat., Mar. 22.
John Hamner commenced work for us this morning. We got in lots of our new goods this evening. I worked until 9 p.m. tonight. Trade was very nice all day. The old �Brick Hotel� burned this a.m., between 2 and 4 o�clock. Most of the things in it were saved, however. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Sun., Mar. 23.
I was up at 6:45 a.m. I helped Mrs. Myers and then we all attended Sunday School. It was a lovely, lovely day. Emma attended her Church and I kept Robert. I took his and Angie�s (also a Miss Majors) picture this a.m., out in the front yard, with Robert�s little wagon. Emma and I, also little Robert, walked over to see the ruins of the �Brick Hotel� fire, then up to the Store to see the new goods. Later we stopped and saw Papa awhile in his nice room. I kept Robert tonight while Emma was at Church.
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Pictured, at right, are Angie Wheeler, Robert W. Myers in his red wagon, and Juanita Majors. The photo was taken at the Greenabaum's "Clover Cottage," with the Burruss home in the background.
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Mon., Mar. 24.
Geo. Haynie was at Marshall today. Trade was very nice most of the day. I worked until 9:45 p.m.
Tue., Mar. 25.
Lem was at the farm this a.m. I hung the gate to my garden fence that I made today, at noon. Uncle Webb spaded one-half of my garden this a.m. Trade was fine all day. I worked tonight until 9:45 p.m., marking goods. Today was Emma�s 26th birthday. Little Robert gave his mother a �lawn dress and a silk tissue waist� and I gave her a nice white silk-waist.
Wed., Mar. 26.
Today was pretty all day, but it rained last night (.37-inch). Trade was nice all day. We got all the goods marked up today and I got a few things put away tonight. Emma and Cyrena were up to the Store tonight and came home with me at 9:20 p.m.
Thurs., Mar. 27.
I was up at 5:30 a.m. I put in a little garden. My first seeds were radishes, lettuce, beets, onions, peas, and sweet-peas. Trade was only fair today. I got lots of work done on stock today. I worked until 9 p.m. tonight. I hung three shades in Miss Parson�s room tonight.
Fri., Mar. 28.
I was up at 5:30 a.m., again, and worked in my garden. I put in two rows of corn and three rows of potatoes. Today was lovely all day. Trade nice. I worked until 9:30 p.m. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight. Cyrena and Kate had a little �chafing dish party� tonight.
Sat., Mar. 29.
I was up at 5 a.m. this morning and finished raking the back yard. Nora Hutcherson came over and played with Robert all day. She was here last Saturday (22nd) also. It commenced raining at 10 a.m., then came snow at noon!! It rained and snowed all eve! Trade was awful dull. I made a shoe display today. I was home at 7 p.m. It is awful bad out.
Sunday, Mar. 30.
Easter! I did not get up this a.m. until 6:45 a.m. Today has been all kinds of a day....snow awhile, rain awhile, sun awhile! I went to Sunday School and then spent the balance of the day at home. My back has been hurting me. Cyrena spent the eve and took dinner with us. Emma went to Church this a.m., then she practiced this eve for the Easter Service tonight.
Mon., Mar. 31.
Today was partly gloomy, but trade was very nice. John and I worked on the shoe side today. This was Geo. Haynie�s last day with Myers Bros. I didn�t get home until 8:15 o�clock tonight.
APRIL
Tue., Apr. 1.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade very nice, too. Lem was in the country this eve, so John and I had all we could do.....though we handled it all okay. I put a patented �Selz� shoe sign on the front door this eve. I intended to work tonight, but the light went out so I came home at 8:20 p.m.
Wed., Apr. 2.
I got up at 5 a.m. and helped Emma off to the �Haynie & Vanmeter Wedding.� She went with the Myers and the Davis�s. Emma and I, also Miss Lou, attended the funeral of Glen Chiswell�s baby this eve. Trade was only fair today. I got home at 6:45 p.m. My back is hurting me quite a good deal.
Thurs., Apr. 3.
Today was partly cloudy. John and I put up a screen enclosure around our front window and got part of it draped. I intended to work tonight, but the light went out on us again, so I got home early. Trade fair today.
Fri., Apr. 4.
Today was real pretty. Trade nice. I worked most of the day on my show window, when I was not waiting on trade. I had an upper jaw tooth pulled this eve, so I got quite sick and had to come home at
6 p.m. I retired at 9:45 p.m., but at 10 p.m. the fire-alarm sounded, so I struck for town, leaving Mrs. Haynie and Mrs. Hays with Emma. �Taylor and Wilson,� and also �Robert A. Dunlap�s� burned out. The printing office burned also. I didn�t get home until 1:30 a.m.[See the Miami News writeup of this fire at the end of this diary]
Sat., Apr. 5.
I was up at 6:30 a.m. I helped Emma some and got to town at 8:15. Quite exciting times this morning, following the fire last night! Trade was dull in the a.m., but all we could handle this eve. Miss Ona Davis came in and helped us. I got home at 10 p.m. Lem connected the �long distance telephone� to our line, after the fire of last night.
Sun., Apr. 6.
I was up at 7 o�clock. Emma and I, also little Robert, attended Sunday School. We were at home for the rest of the day. My jaw has been hurting me all the day. It was a lovely, lovely day. Mary Burruss, Lizzie Hamner, Mable Carpenter, Judie Owens, George and Blanche, Bettie Reynolds, Cyrena and Kate were all here this eve. Mary Myers gave us some fine potato-biscuits today.
Mon., Apr. 7.
Today was partly gloomy all day, though trade was very nice. Jno. A. Hawkins and Andy J. Casebolt had a few words this a.m., over some land. They were arrested and at first they were fined $5.00, but later $3.50. I got home tonight at 6:30 p.m. Emma and Robert were uptown and came home with me.
Tue., Apr. 8.
Today was pretty, but cold. Trade was nice all morning. I finished up my show window of a men�s goods display. I wrote a letter to Mr. Jeter today. This was �City Election Day.� I was home at 7 p.m. this eve.
Wed., Apr. 9.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade only fair. The insurance men were here today, to adjust the fire damage. John and I worked tonight on the boy�s clothing dept., until 9:15 p.m. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Thurs., Apr. 10.
Trade only fair today. John worked on the men�s pants and the vest dept. today, and I printed two signs. The Miami Weekly News and R. A. Dunlap�s Drug Store are upstairs for now. Mr. Jeter dined with us today. Emma raked the front yard for me this morning.
Fri., Apr. 11.
This was a lovely, lovely day. Trade was very nice all day. I printed two signs for us today, to use in front of the Store. John Hamner and I worked on clothing and hats tonight. I got home at 9 p.m.
Sat., Apr. 12.
This was a lovely day and trade was nice all day.....about $165. Emma was at Miss Lou�s tonight. I got home at 10 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 13.
I was up at 6:30 a.m. It was lovely all day. Emma and I attended Sunday School. Emma went to Church and I kept Robert. Robert and I went down to see the boat this morning. Mrs. Burruss gave us some fine potato biscuits and cake for dinner. We were at home until 4 p.m. and I took a short nap. Cyrena was here about 10-minutes. Emma and I, also little Robert, took a walk up to the Store, then to the corner, and then home for the rest of the day.
Mon., Apr. 14.
There were a good many in town today and trade was very nice. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve. Emma got a black skirt this eve.
Tue., Apr. 15.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade was fair. I printed a banner today for the col�d. school teacher, Huston........"Sail, though the waves be.......� Miss Mary Burruss took supper with us and spent the night. She and Emma attended the �Alumni Meeting� at Parrish�s tonight. I fixed a �sand-pile box� for Robert this a.m.
Wed., Apr. 16.
This morning I was up at 5 a.m. I raked the back lot all down, cleaned the stable, fixed the buggy shed and fixed the back lot gate. I had the buggy cleaned up and sponged today, by Uncle Webb. I had one $3.00 gold-filling put in this eve, and two other malgham fillings. Trade was only fair today. Bob Dunlap got his new furniture today. Geo. Haynie and his wife got home this morning.
Thurs., Apr. 17.
Today has been very pretty., and trade very nice. Lem was out to Capt. Wilson�s most of the day, fitting linoleum to the dining room floor. I was up at 5 a.m. today and fixed up Emma�s flower mounds with dirt. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and came home with me tonight. �Jerry�, our horse, came home tonight. He was out to S. O. Grady�s for four-months.
Fri., Apr. 18.
Today was very pretty. I was up at 5 o�clock this a.m. and moved a lot of dirt. I had �Jerry� clipped today. John went to Marshall this a.m., to hear William Jennings Bryan speak. I didn�t get home until 9 p.m. Papa made us a little seat today, for Robert. I also had �Jerry� shod today.
Sat., Apr. 19.
Today was lovely all day. I was up at 5:30 p.m., got the buggy in shape, and hitched up. Emma and Robert and I took a drive out to Casebolt�s and back.....our first trip out there this season. �Jerry� drives fine! He was hitched-up all day. Trade was nice today.....$164. Emma was out all eve, attending to the �Banquet.� I got home tonight at 10 p.m. Emma and Robert were down to Miss Lou�s.
Sun., Apr. 20.
I was up at 6:30 a.m. Emma, Robert, and I attended Sunday School, going up in our buggy. Then we took a drive down to Dewitt Landing. Papa took dinner with us. We spent the eve here at home. Mrs. Hays was here this eve. Cyrena took supper with us. Emma, Robert, and I took a walk tonight.
Mon., Apr. 21.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I put out beans, lettuce, and radishes. It was windy and dusty all day long. I went over to the Station this a.m. and measured Bob Shipp�s house. I sold four carpets and six shades to him.....a $40.24 bill. Jess and his wife took dinner with us today.
Tue., Apr. 22.
I was up at 5 a.m. and cleaned out the wood house. It was awful windy the live-long-day! Dreadful! Trade was fair today. I made a platform for our ice-box this eve and I had a new funnel made. Frank M. Burruss brought his horse over today.
Wed., Apr. 23.
Today has been very pretty, but very, very cool. I fixed our ice-box on the back porch this a.m., by putting it on a raised platform. Lem was at the farm all a.m., and home this eve. Trade was nice most all day long. I put in a �school exhibit� this eve, in one of our windows. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and came home with me.
Thurs., Apr. 24.
Up at 5 a.m. I put in five rows of potatoes and ten rows more of peas....also two rows of corn, at noon. Trade was very nice today. It was cold and windy today. I made another �school exhibit� this a.m., of the student�s work. I worked on the shirt dept. this eve.
Fri., Apr. 25.
Up at 5 a.m. I cleaned out the cellar and took the other wood bin off of the porch. I worked on the shirt dept. today. Trade only fair. There was a hard wind and rain this eve. From 2:42 p.m. to 2:58 p.m. (sixteen minutes) it rained 1.10 inch. They dismissed the School Graduation Exercises tonight. The Christian Church was damaged, again, today.
Sat., Apr. 26.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I cleaned about 3-inches of water out of our cellar this a.m. Some cement fell off by the steps. Today was calm and pretty. Trade was nice.....$123. The �Graduating Exercises� were at the
M. E. Church tonight. Emma went and I kept Robert at the Store. He was sleeping when I got home tonight at 11 p.m.
Sun., Apr. 27.
Up at 6 a.m. I cleaned the buggy and the stable, then helped Emma, and we all rode to Sunday School. Emma and I took little Robert to Church for our first time this a.m., to hear Bro. Abbott at the M. E. Church. The Christian Church was closed for repair on account of the storm on the eve of the 25th. We spent the afternoon at home as it was gloomy and drizzling rain.
Mon., Apr. 28.
Little Margaret Long is one-year-old today. This has been a very pretty day. Trade only fair. John Hamner took his mother out to the country this eve. We had a load of sawdust hauled in today, to sweep the Store with. Cyrena and Kate brought us some fine cream tonight.
Tue., Apr. 29.
This has been one perfect day, the first for weeks! Trade was nice all day long. I cleaned my dress goods today. Papa and Lewis were at Rettie�s today. Rettie and little Margaret came in with them this eve and will spend tomorrow with us, if nothing happens. Mrs. Hays and Emma were out this eve, in the buggy. Emma and I have dreadful colds!
Wed., Apr. 30.
Today has been a lovely day, although early this morning we had about .26-inch of rain. The �School Banquet� was tonight, at the schoolhouse. Emma and I attended and Mrs. Hays kept little Robert. Don�t forget who else accompanied us, though........no, never!!!! Rettie and Margaret spent today with us.
MAY
Thurs., May 1.
Although at the Banquet last night I ate three suppers, I was up at 6 a.m. this morning and helped Mrs. Myers. Today was pretty awhile and cloudy awhile. Trade was nice. Emma, Robert, and Blanche were out driving all eve. Emma and I fixed our peas this eve and ran our cords. Rettie and Margaret were at Lem and Mary�s today.
Fri., May 2.
I was up at 5:30 a.m. and went after ice, for the first time this season. Today was nice all day. I put screws in upstairs at the Store today. We had a rushing trade all eve. I loaned �Jerry� to Pete Casebolt this eve. John Hamner painted our front screens this morning at the Store.
Sat., May 3.
This has been a very pretty day, and trade nice all day, $162. I did not get home until 11:30 p.m. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight. Emma and Robert were out to L. W. Haynie�s this eve, with old �Jerry.�
Sun., May 4.
I was up at 6 a.m. I got ice and gave Mrs. Hays a piece. Then I helped Emma and we all three attended Sunday School. We took Miss Lou with us, in our buggy. We went down to Sulphur Springs this a.m., after Sunday School. Myn Burruss sent us some fine cake and cream for our dinner today. This eve we took a drive and got some ferns.
Mon., May 5.
I was up at 5 o�clock and washed our buggy, cleaned our stable, and then ate breakfast. I was at the Store at 8 a.m. It rained .36-inch today, but trade was nice. I got home at 7:15 p.m. Cyrena was here awhile tonight.
Tue., May 6.
Little Robert was two-years-old today. I gave him a sack of candy and two big oranges. Lem was at Slater today. We had another big rain last night (.40-inch). John and I commenced cleaning house this morning. Trade only fair today.
Wed., May 7.
Today has been lovely all day and trade was good all day. We got very little house-cleaning done. Lem was fixing his strawberry bed today. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and came home with me.
Thurs., May 8.
Today was lovely all day. Lem was at the farm this a.m. Trade was rushing most all day. There were a good many in town. I was up at 5 a.m. I got ice and worked in the garden some. Emma helped me. Emma, Robert, and Mrs. Ida Grady were at L. W. Haynie�s today. I drove down to the River this eve, after a load of rocks.
Fri., May 9.
I got up at 4:45 a.m. I got a rock for Mrs. Burruss� cistern top. Emma and I worked the garden over this morning. I put in my last peas and beans today, at noon. Today was pretty all day. Trade fine. Emma got a lot of ferns this eve, at the Black woods. Emma and Robert were up after me this eve.
Sat., May 10.
I was up at 5 a.m. I cut the weeds all around the front fence and walks, then done other regular work. Today was very pretty, also quite warm. Trade was very fair all day. Emma and Robert came up after me in the buggy at noon. I got home tonight at 9:45.
Sun., May 11.
Up at 5:30 a.m. Got ice and froze a freezer of cream. Then I helped Emma. We all attended Sunday School, and Emma went to Church while Robert and I spent the morning at the Store, and also at Bob Dunlap�s new Drug Store. Papa took dinner with us today. Emma and Robert and I were out to J. C. Reynold�s this eve. Emma went to Church tonight, while Robert and I took a walk over to Lem�s, where we saw Newt for awhile.
Mon., May 12.
Up at 5 a.m. I moved everything out of the parlor for Emma and helped her with her other work. Trade was very nice at the Store, most all day. I went over and spent last night with Lem and Papa. Emma and Robert were up to the Store tonight. I brought Robert home with me on �Jerry.� Mary gave me a fine saucer of cream today, at noon.
Tue., May 13.
Up at 5 o�clock. I took everything out of the parlor bedroom and helped Emma clean it some. Today was cloudy for awhile, but awful, awful warm at noon. Trade very fair. We commenced sleeping in the parlor bedroom, for the summer, tonight.....just as we did one year ago tonight. Cyrena was here awhile this eve, late, and we went home with her for awhile.
Wed., May 14.
Up at 5 o�clock. We did intend to go to Marshall today, but it was so gloomy we gave it up. I moved everything out of our room and Emma cleaned it good today. Trade was fair today. Though it was gloomy and cold, we had no rain. We got 200 new �sales books and covers� today and will commence on them tomorrow.
Thurs., May 15.
We had a fine rain last night (.69-inch). I was up at 5:30 a.m. and moved everything out of the dining room and helped Emma some on the cleaning. Bob Dunlap and I fixed the phone wire at Dr. A. A. Wheeler�s today. The rain continued this morning, but trade was fair today. We done some house cleaning today at the Store. I put down a new mat in our dining room, at home, after dinner.
Fri., May 16.
Up at 5 o�clock. It was gloomy.....something like rain. I tore up the hall carpet and helped Emma clean up. Today was a very pretty day after all. Trade fair. I put up five shades for Miss Lou today. Then I helped Emma move things out of the kitchen, at noon, and I worked tonight, putting down new linoleum, until 10:30 p.m.
Sat., May 17.
Up at 5:30 a.m. It was raining. I helped Emma finish up the kitchen. Mary, Lewis, Rettie, and also little Margaret, went to Boonville today. Trade was nice all day, $166. Emma finished cleaning house today, at noon. Nora Hutcherson commenced work for us today, to take care of Robert. I got home at 10:30 p.m.
Sun., May 18.
I was up 6 o�clock. I got ice, then froze a freezer of lemon sherbet. This was a lovely day. I attended Sunday School, then we took a little drive and spent the balance of the day at home. Syd and Cyrena were here awhile this eve. We took a little drive tonight, after supper, and then Myn and Frank Burruss came over for awhile and we had lemonade.
Mon., May 19.
This has been one real pretty day. Trade was quiet. John went out to the farm with his mother this a.m. I put the screen in the back door this morning. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and I had Robert�s haircut with the clippers. We drove some tonight.
Tue., May 20.
Today was lovely and very, very warm......91-degrees in the shade at 2 p.m. Trade was fair. I was over the River this morning and measured a room for a carpet, for Mrs. J. T. Burruss. I went over to the Station, also. I got home tonight at 7 p.m. I got ice after supper for our ice-box. Emma and Robert went with me.
Wed., May 21.
Up at 5 a.m. I got the buggy in shape and done some other work. I helped Emma some, then hitched-up and went after Papa for breakfast. We were going to Marshall at 8 a.m., but a heavy cloud came up, so I unhitched and put the buggy and horse away. I worked the garden half-over. Then it cleared up so we left for Marshall at 9:45 a.m. We got there at 12:15. We stopped at Ming�s, then called on the M's and Bells. Then we did some shopping. We drove over Marshall, then out to Newt and Mattie�s. We also called on Dr. Carter. Next we went to the flower shop, the Hotel, and stopped at the ice-cream parlor before starting home. We got caught in a wind storm the other side of Salt Fork, so we stopped in at a house, then we drove on to Jim and Rettie�s, in a rainstorm, and stopped there, where we stayed all night. Very hard wind!
Thurs., May 22.
We were up at 5:15 at Rettie�s. We had breakfast and started for home at 7 a.m. The roads were heavy. It rained some on us. We got home at 8:30 a.m. Trade was nice today. Mr. S. S. Lewis came this eve, and he is at Lem�s tonight. I commenced fixing a box for Mary today (a skirt box). Emma and I washed our buggy and the harness, tonight, after supper.
Fri., May 23.
I was up at 5:30 this a.m. and finished up washing our buggy using a chamois skin polish. Today has been partly gloomy and partly clear. We had our first mess of peas today and gave one mess to Myn Burruss. Trade was only fair today. I commenced fixing the top to Mary Myers� skirt box today. It is very, very windy and disagreeable tonight.
Sat., May 24.
I was up at 5:20 a.m. I got ice and I got vegetables for Emma. Then it poured down, raining hard. There was about .77-inch in one hour. I got to E. S. Casebolt�s this a.m. and sold two carpets. Trade was nice today, $61. Though not very many in town. Dr. Wheeler got home from St. Louis this eve. I got home for the Store tonight at 10:20 p.m. It is cool, windy, and cloudy.
Sun., May 25.
Up at 6 a.m. I done my regular work and helped Emma. I froze a freezer of cream and we had strawberries. Emma, Robert and I attended Sunday School. Then we took a short drive before Emma went to her Church and I kept Robert. I shelled peas and fixed lettuce and radishes for dinner. Mrs. James F. Vaughan and three of the children, also Cyrena, spent the eve with us. We were invited down to Mrs. C. G. Vaughan�s to eat cream and cake, but, of course, I couldn�t go. We took a drive this eve. Mary got home tonight, from a week�s trip to Boonville and Marshall.
Mon., May 26.
I was up at 5 a.m. I worked in the garden and cut the grass in the yard around the walks and fence. Then I cleaned the stable and got vegetables from the garden for Emma. Today was pretty, but cool. Trade was very nice. I worked some on Mary�s �skirt box.� Emma and Robert were up to the Store this eve. I took Mary up to Mrs. Minor�s this eve, in our buggy. It was cold tonight. We had a fire in the kitchen.
Tue., May 27.
I was up at 5:10 a.m. I painted our kitchen safe (green). Today was pretty but very chilly. I was out to
E. S. Casebolt�s this a.m. and put down their hall mats. Put name on Hitchborn�s trunk, then I worked the balance of the day on Mary�s box, for Lewis. Trade was very nice today. Lem was at home all eve working on his waterworks. Huston Lemons bought the Hooper place ($1,900).
Wed., May 28.
Up at 5 a.m. Got ice. Got to Store at 7:30 a.m. Lem was at home all day working on his waterworks. Trade nice. We got in some new goods. I finished Mary�s box this eve. Emma was at the Store this eve, helping us.
Thurs., May 29.
Up at 5 a.m. I gave our safe the last coat of paint. Then I painted little Robert�s bathtub this morning. Today trade was only fair. John and I did some changing around this eve, at the Store. Lem got his water works completed this morning, at his home. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and I came home with them at 6:15 p.m. We took a drive after supper. Syd took Cyrena and Kate to Sweet Springs this a.m., leaving at 4:30 a.m.
Fri., May 30.
Up at 5 o�clock. I painted the settee on the front porch this morning and fixed strings on my late peas. Today was partly cloudy. Trade was fair. John went to Dewitt this eve, with Mary and her company. I varnished the safe tonight. Emma took flowers to ours and her graves today.
Sat., May 31.
I slept until 6 a.m. this morning. Today has been mostly rainy. Trade, though, was very fair.....$175. Though not very many in. Miss Lou had ice cream and berries for me tonight when I got home at 10:15 p.m.
JUNE
Sun., Jun. 1.
I got up at 6 a.m. I got ice and froze a freezer of cream. I helped Emma, then attended Sunday School Emma and Robert didn�t go, but we all went to preaching at the Baptist Church. Papa took dinner with us. We stayed at home until 4:30 p.m., then we went out calling in our buggy. We went up to Jesse�s and called on their company, and then to Mary�s and called on her company. We also went to George�s, but he was not at home. Then we went out to Mary Haynie�s.
Mon., Jun. 2.
I didn�t get up until 6 o�clock this a.m. Today has been very, very warm. Trade quiet. John went to the country this eve, with his mother. Mary gave me a fine dish of strawberry cream for dinner. It was fine, too! Clarence Haynie came yesterday. He moves his parents to Oklahoma on Thursday.
Tue., Jun. 3.
W. S. Myers is 31-years-old today! Emma presented me with a fine pair of low cut patent-leather shoes, and my darling little Robert gave me a fine pair of slippers. Emma baked me an angel-food cake, and had a fine dish of berries, and all kinds of vegetables for my dinner. O! How sweet and good! What a happy, happy home I have! Emma, Robert, and myself, also Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Myn Burruss, went down to the Booker �strawberry patch� this eve. I bought 5-gallons and we were home at 7 p.m.
Wed., Jun. 4.
I was up at 5 a.m. I painted our safe on the inside this a.m. Trade only fair today. I rained most of the day (.78-inch). I printed three signs for John Hamner this eve and lined his alto-horn box for him. Miss Parsons gave John and I a fine bottle of cream this eve. O! How good... how good it was! John and I swung Robert�s baby buggy to the ceiling today, at Store. Robert has a new dog today, named "Button." Emma put up three-gallons of strawberry jam today.
Thurs., Jun. 5.
I was up at 5 a.m. I put the second coat inside of our kitchen safe. Today has been a very, very warm day. Trade fair. I put up eight shades at Mrs. Jno. Burns this afternoon. Our new Presbyterian Minister came Monday morning and I got board at Mrs. Jno. Burns for him. The Christians had a �strawberry supper� at Bro. Crockett�s tonight.
Fri., Jun. 6.
Up at 5 a.m. I finished the safe and now have it in nice shape. Today was gloomy most of the day. Trade was only fair. The Mertens had a big �reception� this eve, from 3 to 6 o�clock. Myn Burruss had a 6 o�clock dinner this eve. Bro. Barber called for awhile tonight. I put the new screen on our back porch tonight.
Sat., Jun. 7.
I was up at 5:15 a.m. I moved the safe from the wood house to the kitchen. Then I swept the porches, walks, woodhouse, and cellar. I cleaned the stable and got to the Store at 8:20 a.m. It rained most of the day. Trade was quiet, about $80. I was home at 9 p.m. I ate lunch at the restaurant this eve. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s this eve.
Sun., Jun. 8.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I got ice and froze a freezer of cream. I attended Sunday School and our preaching. It was Rev. Barber�s first sermon. Emma and Robert attended her Church. Bro. Barber took dinner with us today. George was here awhile this eve. We called on Mr. And Mrs. C. V. Davis tonight, before going to Church. Emma and Robert went with me tonight.
Mon., Jun. 9.
Up at 5:15 a.m. It was a lovely morning. I cut a lot of weeds in the yard. Today was lovely all day, and trade was nice all day long. I put up a shelf at the kitchen window for Emma, at noon. Emma and Robert were out calling this afternoon. We took a drive tonight, after supper, and I put up two �shoe signs.�
Tue., Jun. 10.
Up at 5:15 a.m. and done lots of work in the garden�..also again tonight. I drive stakes to my tomatoes. Today has been one real hot day. Trade fair. Emma, Robert and Miss Lou spent today at Mr. And Mrs. J. O. Davis�. We commenced our invoice today at the Store.
Wed., Jun. 11.
I was up at 4:45 a.m. I got ice and then I finished up my garden and cut a few weeds. I killed my first snake this morning, in the garden. Today has been awful, awful warm. Trade nice. Lem curtained T. D. S. Cundiff�s house this eve, with 30-shades. I bought a lot at the Baptist graveyard today, for $12 (20x20x86).
Thurs., Jun. 12.
We have had our horse, �Jerry,� for one year today. Emma and Robert took Papa out to Rettie�s today. This has been a hot one, 92-degrees in the shade. Trade was $123 today. We got very little invoicing done.
Fri., Jun. 13.
I didn�t get up until 5:20 a.m. I went to town after meat and cloths, to tie my tomatoes up. Trade was nice all day. We had a trace of rain at noon. We loaned our buggy for the first time today, to Mattie Rea. I had a post set in the front yard this eve, for our hammock.
Sat., Jun. 14.
Today has been one real pretty day, but very, very warm. Trade was fine, $133. That makes $531 this week. I didn�t get home tonight until 11:30 p.m. Lovely, lovely night. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Sun., Jun. 15.
Up at 6 a.m. I went down to Susie Vaughan�s after cream. It was a lovely morning. I did my other work and froze the cream. It clouded up and at 8:30 to 9:45 it poured down rain. Mattie Rea had run over just before and she got caught here were it rained, so we had a long, long chat. I missed Sunday School. I helped Emma with her work, then I went up to the Store and measured the rain fall (.56). I gave Emma a white tea-jacket today, all ready-made. We were at home this eve and we went to �Children�s Day Exercises� tonight at the M. E. Church. Lewis took dinner with us and brought us a fine bowl of raspberries.
Mon., Jun. 16.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I got to the Store at 8 a.m. It was very pretty most of the day. Trade fair. We invoiced shirts today. Emma helped us awhile this eve.
Tue., Jun. 17.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I was at the Store at 7:40 a.m. We got quite a good deal of invoicing done today. Emma helped us all evening. Trade was very nice today. Lem was at the farm this eve. I had my hammock chains cut today and made four out of two.
Wed., Jun. 18.
Up at 5 a.m. and got ice. I was at the Store at 8 a.m. We got in a lot of dry goods today. Trade was nice. Lem took his cow out to the farm this eve and brought in a different one. Emma was up this eve and helped us invoice. Emma and I went down to see Ruby and the baby tonight. Cyrena and Kate got home from Sweet Springs today.
Thurs., Jun. 19.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I done my regular work and cut weeds and grass in the front yard. It was very cool all day and has been for a week, or more. It rained a little bit at noon. Bro. Barber was here awhile this eve. Col Redd washed the puppy good this eve. Robert had �pants and waist� on for his first time today, at noon. I took his photo. Lem was at Sullivan�s this eve.
Fri., Jun. 20.
Up at 6:40 a.m. Rain�..rain! O! My! How it did come down! Trade was nice this eve. John and I did quite a good deal of invoicing also. Home early.
Sat., Jun. 21.
Up at 5:30 a.m. It was a lovely morning. Emma got a case of raspberries today, for $2.00. She put them up this eve. Trade was $100 today. Most of the farmers are busy cutting wheat. I was home tonight for supper, the first time for ages! I was home tonight, for good, at 9:15 p.m. It is real cold.
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At right is a photo of Robert W. Myers, age 2 years, 1 month, 14 days, holding his dog, Button, and Col. Redd, holding Uncle Syd's dog, Nettie. Robert is dressed in his first pants and waist, the same that cousin Lewis wore for his first time in 1895.
At left is a photo of Robert and his father, Wilbert S. Myers, in the back yard of Clover Cottage, at corner of garden. They are looking at the Thermometer Box, built by Isaac Myers. The photo was snapped by Frank M. Burruss, June 22, 1902.
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Sun., Jun. 22.
Up at 5:45 a.m. I helped Emma and then she, Robert and I attended Sunday School. Emma and Robert went to her Church and I attended mine. We had early dinner and started out to see Rettie and Jim, but we met them on the way, so we came back. Jennie Mattingley and her son were here awhile this eve, also Mrs. Hays and Mrs. Burruss. Cyrena brought us some fine cream at noon. Emma, Robert and I attended Church tonight.
Mon., Jun. 23.
Up at 5 a.m. Got ice. I split some wood for breakfast. Then I cut the weeds and the grass in front. I got to the Store at 7:40 a.m. Lem went to Marshall today, after Gert and Bess Hudson. Trade was $59 today. We got very little invoicing done today. I worked until 8:15 p.m. Emma helped us this eve. Mrs. Hays kept Robert all eve.
Tue., Jun. 24.
Mesdames D. N. and F. M. Burruss gave an �excursion� on the Commodore this eve. Emma went, but I couldn�t go. They got back at 7 p.m. It was a lovely eve and all enjoyed themselves. Myn Burruss brought me over a fine dish of cream and a plate of cake tonight. Mary, and the Hudson girls, were over there tonight. I worked on invoicing tonight at the Store, until 8 p.m.
Wed., Jun. 25.
Today has been, in part, a very pretty day. Very cool. Trade was only fair. We got along nicely on our invoice. Emma was up and helped us this eve for awhile. The Hudson girls were at the Store awhile this eve. Rettie was in today, at Mary�s. Don�t forget what Rettie told me! Emma and I drove out to Hutton�s tonight, after chickens.
Thurs., Jun. 26.
Up at 5 a.m. Got ice. Got my other work done and helped Emma some. Lem used our buggy and horse this a.m., out to the farm. Bessie and Gert Hudson took dinner with us today. Mary took them out to Rettie�s this eve. Emma was up to the Store and helped us invoice this eve. We finished the downstairs. Got home at 7 p.m.
Fri., Jun. 27.
Up at 6:10 a.m. Today was mostly gloomy. It rained .17-inch early this a.m., then misted several times today. Emma and Robert took Willie Cresap out to see Rettie, and Bess and Gert Hudson today, and spent today. They got home at 7:30 p.m. It was very cool all day. Trade very quiet.
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From the diary of W. S. Myers, "This photo was taken on June 26, 1902. Cousins Bess and Gert Hudson were here today and took dinner with us. I took this photo of Emma, Bess, Gert and Robert after dinner, in our front yard, in the hammock."
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Saturday, Jun. 28.
Rain, rain, rain�..most all day long!! Trade very, very slow, about $60. I was home at 9:30 p.m. Cyrena had some fine candy for me tonight when I got home�.chocolate! It was dark out tonight. I brought Robert a pair of �blue bib-overalls� home tonight, his first.
Sun., Jun. 29.
I did not rise until 6:20 a.m. Rain, rain�.most all morning. Though I attended Sunday School and also preaching. We were at home all eve. Bro. Barber was here this eve, also C. V. Davis and wife. I took Emma up to Dr. Bland�s this eve, at 3 p.m., to have a tooth pulled.
Mon., Jun. 30.
I was up at 5:10 a.m. Got ice. Helped Emma some, then went to Store at 8 a.m. It was cloudy for awhile, also some rain. Trade fair. We sold over $16,000 for the past 10-months. Hallie and Elbert (Dunlap) took supper and spent the night with us. Cyrena and Kate were here for awhile tonight.
JULY
Tue., Jul. 1.
It rained hard early this a.m., up until 9 a.m. (.91-inch). I took a photo of Hallie and Elbert�s little daughter this a.m., also an impression of her little hands and feet. Trade was fair today. We did some invoicing today and will finish tomorrow (I hope). John went squirrel hunting this evening.
Wed., Jul. 2.
Elbert and Hallie left this a.m. This has been a very pretty day after all. We had a little shower this a.m., early. Trade fair. We finished invoicing this eve. Emma and Robert were up and came home with me. I tied up my tomatoes again tonight. I took a photo of Papa�s box and Lem�s water tank today, at noon.
Thurs., Jul. 3.
Today has been one real warm and pretty day! Emma and I were up at 4:30 a.m. and washed our buggy and done some other work. I changed things around at the Store today and took down the rugs and signs. Old Mr. Hightower was found dead in his garden this a.m. Emma and I drove out to Mrs. Robertson�s tonight and got some cream. Then Emma went to Jesse�s party tonight and I kept Robert.
Fri., Jul. 4.
Up at 4:30 a.m. Got ice. Done other work and froze a freezer of lemon sherbet. I went to the Store at 8 a.m. Trade was very nice�.$31. We closed at 3 p.m., for the day. I cleaned the files off this a.m. (at Store). John went to Marshall today. Lem and Mary went with a crowd, to a picnic, this eve, at Devil�s Backbone. I stayed at home after dinner today and froze a freezer of cream, then went on a picnic with Emma, Robert and the Wheeler family, down to the Mill lot. It was a nice eve and a good supper.
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This Fourth of July, 1902, "Programme" was pasted in the scrapbook of W. S. Myers, but he did not mention going to the event.
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Sat., Jul. 5.
Up at 5:15 a.m. I did my regular work and got to the Store at 8 a.m. Trade was very, very dull today, a $71 day. Very, very few in town. I had my hair cut today. I gave Cyrena a 75-cent fan this eve. Home tonight at 9:30 p.m.
Sun., Jul. 6.
Up at 5:20 a.m. Got ice and froze a freezer of lemon sherbet. I did my other work, then helped Emma and we then got ready and started out to Rettie�s to spend the day. We took the sherbet and some cake with us. We had such a nice day and such a nice dinner. We left there at 7 p.m. and got home at 8:20.
Mon., Jul. 7.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I got to the Store at 7:30 a.m. Trade was very, very nice. It rained hard at noon and most all eve (.76). I printed three signs this eve, for Davis and McDaniels, for their wagon umbrella. I printed one also for Will Isaac. Emma got her �Grant Fly Killer� today.
Tue., Jul. 8.
I was up at 5:30 a.m., though not at Store until 8:20 a.m. Trade quiet. I had a long talk with Mary this a.m. �Brown�s Shoe Man� was here this eve. Mary sent us some fine cake and cream tonight. Emma, Robert, and I went down to Miss Lou�s awhile this eve, late. Robert took Miss Lou a photo of he and the dog. We got our new $50 typewriter today.
Wed., Jul. 9.
Up at 5 a.m. Got ice. Raining this morning and most all day long (1.15-inches). John and I have been working on remnants all day. I wrote my first letter on the typewriter today. I also wrote a letter to Elbert and Hallie late this eve. Papa dined with us today.
Thurs., Jul. 10.
Up at 5:30 a.m., and I was at the Store at 8 a.m. Today has been real pretty, but not very warm. We finished putting out a big lot of remnants this eve. Trade very slow. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and came home with me.
Fri., Jul. 11.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I was at the Store at 7:45 a.m. Trade was fair today. We put out 288 remnants today and sold 35 of them this eve. We bought a nice line of jewelry this eve. Emma and I took a little drive this eve, to see the River and to see the Fisher�s new bridge.
Sat., Jul. 12.
Up at 5:30 a.m., and at Store at 8:20. It is very, very warm today. Trade was very quiet, $50. Emma came up after me in the buggy for supper. I got home for good at 10:30 p.m. Little Robert has a high fever tonight. We think it is from his new teeth.
Sun., Jul. 13.
Up at 5 a.m. Got ice and attended to my stable work. I froze some sherbet for Emma and helped her in the house. I attended Sunday School and Church this morning. Cyrena was here and spent the eve. Jesse and his wife, and the Dr., were here also for awhile. Kate and Jesse were here for supper. Emma, Robert and I took a drive tonight. Robert was complaining, so Emma and he were at home all day.
Mon., Jul. 14.
Up at 5:10 a.m. I did my regular work around the house and worked on the front yard awhile. John and Uncle Isaac cleaned the cellar at the Store this a.m. Trade was very, very quiet today. I wrote to R. L. Shipp today, as to rates to Colorado. Emma and I took a drive this eve after supper.
Tue., Jul. 15.
Up at 5 a.m. and cut a lot of weeds and grass in the front and back yards. Lem was at Marshall this day, buying clothing. Today trade has been very, very quiet. It is so awfully warm and trade is very scarce.
Wed., Jul. 16.
Up at 4:45 a.m. I got the ice, but I felt awfully weak and ill. I worked at the Store until 3:30 p.m. and then came home and laid down. Emma, Robert and I laid down and rested awhile and then, at 6:30 p.m., we drove out to Retties and stayed awhile. We got back home at midnight. �Brown�s shoes,� for the winter, came in today.
Thurs., Jul. 17.
I didn�t get up until 6:10 a.m. I still feel very weak and bad, but I went to the Store at 8:30 a.m. I stopped at Mary�s and talked awhile on my way up to the Store. Today is very warm. I fixed the jewelry case today, then stayed home from 1 to 4 p.m.
Fri., Jul. 18.
Today has been another real warm day. My back has been hurting me so bad that I bought 15-cents worth of ice this a.m., in place of going after it. Trade only fair today. We had a hard rain this eve. I had Jerry shod this eve. Mrs. Myn Burruss stayed all night with us tonight.
Sat., Jul. 19.
I didn�t get up this a.m. until 6 o�clock. It was raining so I did very little work. I went to the Store at 8:15. It rained almost all morning. Trade was very, very quiet most of the day. I gave Nora a stickpin tonight. I ate my supper at 10:30 p.m. Mary came from Marshall this eve with company.
Sun., Jul. 20.
Up at 5 o�clock. Got ice and helped Emma. Then I attended Sunday School. Emma and I went to the M. E. Church for preaching, but Emma had to leave with Robert. We spent the eve at home. Cyrena, Kate, Angie, and Emma Townsend were with us for awhile this eve. I gave Kate a snake-girdle this eve. Emma, Robert and I took a walk up to the Store tonight.
Mon., Jul. 21.
Up at 5:30 a.m. I cut one side of the yard this a.m. with the lawn mower. Trade was very nice today. John Haynie was out in the country this eve. I did a lot of cleaning up and changing around this eve. Emma and I drove out to see May Haynie a few minutes this eve, late. I saw Geo. Haynie also tonight, as to keeping Jerry in his pasture while we are away.
Tue., Jul. 22.
Up at 5:20 a.m. I finished mowing the yard with the lawn mower. Then I got to the Store at 8:30 a.m. Trade was very quiet. John and I commenced work on the shoe dept. this eve. Cyrena and Kate took dinner with us today. Emma and I attended the Methodist �Ice Cream Supper� tonight.
Wed., Jul. 23.
This has been one real warm day. Trade only fair�..very few in town. John and I finished the shoe dept. late this eve. Emma attended Church this night, at her Church, and I kept Robert. Lem took photos of the girls at his house this eve.
Thurs., Jul. 24.
Up at 5:20 a.m. and got ice. I was at the Store at 8:30 a.m. Trade was very, very quiet. It was another awful warm day. Emma and I packed our trunk tonight, ready to go to Excelsior Springs on tomorrow eve. I took a bath and retired at 11:30 p.m.
Fri., Jul. 25.
Emma, Robert and myself left this afternoon, at 2:15 o�clock, for Excelsior Springs, Mo., for a two-weeks stay. We got there at 6:30 o�clock. We stopped at the �Grant House.� It is a nice place to board and there was a nice crowd there boarding. It is $18-a-week for us three.
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Sat., Jul. 26th to Fri., Aug. 1st ��.at Excelsior Springs. The photo, at right, is "The Grant House" where we stayed. The crowd on the porch are all boarders. Mr. Merry has Robert in his arms, but it is difficult to pick them out.
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Thurs., Jul. 31.
Robert attended a big "children's picnic" this eve, in the woods of the Regent Springs Park, at Excelsior. It was given by a millionaire of Denver, Colorado, that cost him over $500. Robert received a card with one 15-cent coupon on it and we got a saucer of cream and cake with that. On the other end of the card were four 5-cent coupons. With these we purchased bananas and peaches. It is said there were at least 2000 children in attendance.
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As written by W. S. Myers: "Salt Sulphur Springs [at right] is one of the Springs we stopped at as we came in from Regent Springs. Remember the big eagle we saw as arrived at the Springs."
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AUGUST
Sat., Aug. 2.
Emma, Robert and myself took the 1:15 p.m. train for Kansas City this eve, to spend Sunday and Monday with Mrs. M. L. Burns at Independence. We got there about 4:15 p.m. Mr. Burns and I took in Independence tonight.
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At left is a photo of Robert, Mrs. Burns, and Emma at the Burns' home in Independence, Mo.
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Sun., Aug. 3.
Wib Burns and a Mr. Dowe came over from Kansas City this a.m. and spent the morning and then took dinner with us at Mrs. Burns�. In the afternoon we took cars into Kansas City and spent the eve over to �Troost Park� and heard the celebrated �Banda Rossa.� I spent the night with Wib Burns and we took in the city and went out to �Hynes Park,� which is immense. The loop-the-loop (or chute the chutes) and the electric park were grand!
Mon., Aug. 4.
Wib and self got up at 5:30 a.m. We took in some parts of the city and got our breakfast and then I went out to Mrs. Burns at Independence and got everybody and we came in to Kansas City and spent the day and took in the sights. Mrs. Burns and we all took lunch at �Embry Bird and Thayer Tea Room.� This was grand. All of the Stores were lovely. We took the train for Excelsior at 5:15 p.m. and got there at 7 p.m.
Wed., Aug. 6.
We took the train at 5:15 for Carrollton, leaving Excelsior Springs for good this time, having spent 12-days there�.fine! We got to Carrollton at 7:10 p.m. and walked half way out to Mrs. Woodson�s (a mile). We got there at 8:05 p.m. About dust�.don�t mention it!! Hot! Tired! Worn out!
Thurs., Aug. 7.
I spent the morning at home, then put in the afternoon taking in Carrollton. Also took a drive after supper to their �Springs.� The water was nice. We ate watermelons and cantaloupes at night, the first melons we have had this season.
Fri., Aug. 8.
We took the 9:50 train from Carrollton, for home, having been away two weeks to the day. We got home at 11:45 a.m. I had the house all cleaned before hand for Emma. We took dinner at Miss Lou�s. I went to work after dinner and got home at 7:15 p.m. Lem was at the farm this eve.
Sat., Aug. 9.
Up at 6 a.m. I did my regular work and got to the Store at 7:45 a.m. It was very, very warm and dusty all day. Trade was slow at the Store until 11 p.m. tonight. Mary went to Macon, Mo., this a.m., to stay until Monday eve. The Presbyterian�s had an �Ice Cream Supper� today and tonight. I attended and took Lewis for supper. I measured Geo. Haynie�s new residence today.
Sun., Aug. 10.
Rain? Yes! Also wind and a hard rain this a.m. It was the biggest rain for years, at any one time (3.66-inches). Emma and I dipped-out over 60 big buckets of water, out of our cellar, this morning. I missed Sunday School and Church. I have been trying to fix the phone. Lem, Papa, and Lewis dined with us today. George and Kate were here this eve. Cyrena brought us some fine cream tonight.
Mon., Aug. 11.
Today was very pretty and cool all day. Trade was very nice indeed. John went out to the country this eve. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve. Robert gave Blanche (Wheeler) a pretty �pin-set� this eve. I bought two nice watermelons this a.m., for dinner.
Tue., Aug. 12.
Today has been real cool all day. John and I are putting up a piece of shelving over our clothing dept. Trade was fair today. Emma, Robert, and I were down to Miss Lou�s awhile tonight. We also addressed 56 invitations to a �watermelon party� here on the 15th.
Wed., Aug. 13.
This has been one real warm, warm day. Harry Myers [Newt�s son] took dinner with us today. I finished my clothing shelving today and commenced on my hat shelving. Trade was very nice. Lem went home awhile this eve, working on the books. Lem lost a fine cow yesterday morning.
Thurs., Aug. 14.
Very, very warm all day. I finished my hat-shelving today and commenced on cap and clothing shelving this eve. Emma made some large cloth curtain covers for us this evening. James Chilcott brought me 15 large watermelons this eve. They are certainly large! Emma, Robert and I took a drive tonight. Mrs. Shaw and Cyrena were here awhile tonight.
Fri., Aug. 15.
We had a hard beating rain early this morning (1.09-inch). I finished the carpentry work upstairs this eve. Emma and I gave Cyrena and Kate�s company, Miss Grayson, a �watermelon party� tonight. Thirty-eight were present. It was a nice crowd.
Sat., Aug. 16.
Today was a very pretty day. Trade was very nice all day, though not many were in town. The Presbyterians had �Ice Cream� again tonight. I had Emma and Robert come out, and Mrs. Shaw, and we ate cream and cake. We got home at 9:30 p.m. These are lovely nights.
Sun., Aug. 17.
Up at 6:40 a.m. I cleaned and greased the buggy and attended Sunday School. I took Cyrena and Miss Grayson for a little drive and then went after them from Church. Mrs. Shaw, Cyrena, Miss Nell Grayson, Angie, Kate, and Maude Burns were here this eve�..and we spent all eve eating watermelon, cake, and drinking lemonade. I gave Mrs. Burns, Mrs. Cunningham, and Mrs. George Wheeler, each, a nice watermelon to take home. Emma and I took a little drive this eve and attended Church.
Mon., Aug. 18.
Rain�.rain�.rain! It rained almost all day, but not very much in amount (.56-inch). Lem is putting Geo. Haynie�s carpets down this eve. I was over awhile, late, this eve. I worked at the Store until 9:15 p.m. Emma and Robert were down at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Tue., Aug. 19.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade was fine all day, $58. Lem was busy all day putting down Geo. Haynie�s carpet. Al Bell was buried this eve, at 3:30 p.m. John took Maude Burns to Malta Bend tonight. Emma, little Robert, Cyrena, and Miss Grayson were at the Store tonight and stayed with me until I came home. Emma and I gave Miss Woodson a pocket-book tonight. I took a photo of Cyrena, Nell, Kate, and Maude on a ladder, today at noon.
Wed., Aug. 20.
Today has been mostly a gloomy day. Trade fair. Lem finished Geo. Haynie�s house this morning. Geo. got his furniture this a.m. John and I have been working on Lem�s �memorandum� book all day. We worked upstairs tonight until 10 p.m. We ate a very good cantaloupe after work tonight.
Thurs., Aug. 21.
Today has been somewhat of a very pretty day, being the first this week! Trade was nice. I made three big sign frames today, for �Royal Tailoring.� Lem went to St. Louis this eve. Emma, Robert, Cyrena, Kate, and Miss Nell Grayson were all at the Store tonight. We worked until 11 p.m. I printed several signs today. Lovely night.
Fri., Aug. 22.
M. W. A.�s �Big Picnic� was out at Lemmon�s grove today. Emma, Robert, Nora and I all went out at 11:30 a.m. and spent the balance of the day. It sprinkled awhile, but then the rest of the day was very pretty. There was a large crowd out and we had a fine dinner. We closed the Store from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and got home at 8:30 p.m. The speaking was god from all the candidates.
[This same date, Aug. 22, as written in Robert's baby book: "I walked down to Mr. Woods' corner with my Uncle Jim Vaughan and met "fadder" as he came to dinner. Then he and I went down and fed Jerry, as I always help him to feed Jerry at dinner-time. "Fadder" took mother, Nora, and myself out to the M. W. A. big picnic at Mr. B. F. Lemmons grove and we had a big time, big dinner, and we heard the band and grandpa Wheeler speak. I fell asleep on the couch before "Fadder" could finish writing this for me."]
Sat., Aug. 23.
Up at 6 a.m. At Store at 8 a.m. It was misting rain most all day. Trade, though, was nice, $76. We got in a small box of dry goods this eve. I got home at 9:15 p.m. Little Robert met me at Wood�s corner today at noon as I came home. John H., Chas. Jackson, and self ate a fine watermelon this eve.
Sun., Aug. 24.
Up at 6:30 a.m. I helped Mrs. Myers some, then attended Sunday School and also our Church. I spent the eve at home. I wrote a long letter to Elbert on the typewriter. Emma, Robert and I took a drive this eve, late. Emma and Robert went to George�s (Wheeler) tonight and I attended my Church. Bro. Barber was here awhile this eve.
Mon., Aug. 25.
Up at 6 a.m. At Store at 8:15 a.m. I worked upstairs all day. Trade fair. It rained .37-inch this a.m. William Brown put a load of sand in our stable this eve. It was cloudy and dark tonight.
Tue., Aug. 26.
We had a hard rain this morning early and it continued raining until noon. Trade fair�.very few in. John and I worked until 10:15 p.m. tonight and moved all the hats upstairs. We finished the upstairs tonight. We will commence downstairs tomorrow morning. Mary Haynie spent the eve and night with us.
Wed., Aug. 27.
It rained again, early, this a.m. John and I put up five shelves , for shoes, over the water bucket this a.m. We then commenced cleaning the downstairs. We got in two big boxes of new goods this eve. We got them all marked up and part of them put away. Trade only fair this eve. Emma and Robert were up to the Store this eve and also again tonight. John Hamner, our clerk, gave Robert a nickle tonight, for Robert's bank.
Thurs., Aug. 28.
This has been one real pretty day. Trade, though, only fair. John and I have gotten along fine on cleaning house. I think we will get through tomorrow. We worked until 10 p.m. tonight. I gave my nephew, Harry Myers, a pair of gloves tonight.
Fri., Aug. 29.
Lem got home from St. Louis this morning. Mary and Mrs. Hays went to Slater this morning, using our buggy. Today has been very pretty. We worked awhile tonight, again. We finished our house cleaning tonight and changed the counters around. Cyrena stayed with Emma tonight while I was at the Store.
Sat., Aug. 30.
Up at 6 a.m. It rained again last night (.22-inch). We got in lots of new goods this a.m. Trade was nice today, $106. �Great Election Day�..� Haines beat Dr. Wheeler for representative, by some 300 votes. Emma and Robert were at Blanche�s tonight. I took them some cream, from the Presbyterian �Supper.� Mary Myers and I ate, also, at the Hall (Mary�s treat). Mr. Will Huyett arrived at Miss Lou�s this a.m.
Sun., Aug. 31.
Up at 6:30 a.m. Today was very pretty, once the clouds parted. I attended Sunday School and then took the �vote� (in part) off of the bulletin board at Bob�s, for Emma. I spent the eve at home. Mrs. J. W. and Cyrena, also Kate, were here this afternoon. Wheeler Cunningham took supper with us. Remember our big watermelon cut this eve!!
SEPTEMBER
Mon., Sept. 1.
�Myers Bros.� has been in business for five-years today. The Miami Public School opens here this morning. As Prof. Carpenter is very, very sick�.Raymond S. Edmonds will take his place. Today trade has been nice, $50. I worked until 10 p.m. John sat up with Prof. Carpenter tonight. Myn Burruss has a crowd over there tonight.
Tue., Sept. 2.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade fair. Emma spent today out to Rettie�s. She and Robert took Papa out this morning, to stay awhile and to repair the damage to their house caused by lightening last Saturday. Cyrena stayed with Emma tonight while I was at the Store. We had watermelons tonight. Dr. Wheeler left this eve to go to Ruth, in So. Dakota, as she is worse.
Wed., Sept. 3.
Up at 6 a.m. It was cool and there was heavy dew. Trade today was fair. We got in piles of goods today, again, and we worked tonight until 10 p.m. Cyrena stayed with Emma. Emma and Robert washed the buggy this a.m., and polished it. I bought a half-dozen chicks from Mary Haynie today.
Thurs., Sept. 4.
It was very pretty all day, but cool. I was up at Mrs. M. J. Saufley�s this a.m. and sold her eight shades. Trade was nice today. Lem put up two wires in the Store today, to show goods on. I worked until 10 p.m. Cyrena and Kate stayed with Emma and Robert tonight. Robert gave Miss Lou a hand-pocket today.
Fri., Sept. 5.
Today has been somewhat of a very disagreeable day. It was dusty and windy. Trade was very quiet. Lem finished up the wires in the Store and also put rings in the ceiling and we hung up nine rugs. I was at Mrs. M. J. Saufley�s most all the morning. Emma was at the Store this eve and cut out letters all eve for our signs. We got our stove from George this eve.
Sat., Sept. 6.
Today has been a very pretty day, after a .52-inch rain last night. Trade, though, has been very, very quiet�.only $67. �Auntie� came up to help us this eve, but we did not need her. I sold Mrs. M. J. Saufley two carpets this morning. Cyrena, Kate, Emma and Robert were up to the Store tonight and came home with me. Robert gave Emma a good scare this eve. She had the whole "old side of this town" out hunting for him, but she found he had just gone visiting with "Coco" to see Aunt Dora. We ate watermelons tonight and then we all walked home.
Sun., Sept. 7.
Up at 6:50 a.m. Lovely day. I attended Sunday School, then wrote a letter to Lyt this morning, at Store, on our typewriter. Emma, Robert and I drove out to Rettie�s this afternoon and spent a pleasant eve. We got a jar of fine cream and some nice eating apples. Got home at 6:45 p.m. We stopped at the Store and we bought a few things for Emma and Robert. We also bought a dozen fine bananas. Cyrena and Kate were here tonight, eating melon.
Mon., Sept. 8.
Today has been a cold, gloomy day. Trade, though, was very fair, $61. Mr. Uty is bringing me my wood in now�.five cords. I worked up in the underwear dept. tonight at the Store. I got home at 10 p.m. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight. Landora was there also.
Tue., Sept. 9.
Today has been awful cool. Trade very nice. We got some work done on stock today and also worked tonight until 9:20 p.m. Emma and Robert called on Mattie, Floy, and Mrs. Saufley today�. also Mrs. Geo. P. Haynie and Mrs. Bell. Emma and Robert called on Mr. And Mrs. L. W. Haynie tonight while I was at the Store. I gave Cyrena a bottle of white ink and some nice paper this eve.
Wed., Sept. 10.
Today has been real pretty all day long. Emma and Robert took Mrs. Hays over to Mr. And Mrs. J. C. Reynolds� to spend the day. Trade was fair today. I worked tonight until 9:30. The Bank and the Post Office were robbed last night. The Bank lost some boxes and papers, and the Post Office lost some $800.
Thurs., Sept. 11.
Today was gloomy most all the day. Trade was very nice, though. I got quite a good deal of work done on the display. I worked tonight until 8:30, on some sign work. Katherine stayed with Emma and Robert tonight. We had watermelon after I got home tonight. I gave Katherine a neck ribbon this eve.
Fri., Sept. 12.
Today has been very pretty, but turning awful cold. Trade was fine this evening�.all we could handle. Rettie was in this eve. I worked on some sign work this a.m., for the Store. I worked tonight until 9 p.m. Lem finished Taylor Casebolt�s �Restaurant� tonight, with linoleum. Elmer Haynie died this eve.
Sat., Sept. 13.
We had our first frost last night, the same date as last year. Today was cold all day. We had our stove put up in the Store today. Trade was very nice, but not many in town. Robert has begun meeting me by himself as I come home to dinner. He goes as far as Miss Garnett's and Mrs. Mattingly's to meet me. I got home tonight at 10 p.m.
Sun., Sept. 14.
Emma and Wib have been married four-years today! I got up at 6:45 a.m. I attended Sunday School and Emma and I attended our Church (Presbyterian). It has been a lovely day. Cyrena kept little Robert this a.m. She sent us some fine cream for dinner. We took a drive around the square and then stopped to see Rettie for awhile. We attended Emma�s Church tonight.
Mon., Sept. 15.
This has been a very pretty day. Trade nice. We got in Mrs. M. J. Saufley�s carpets today. I finished my sign and decoration work at the Store today. I will commence on the windows in the morning. Lem and John put up wires in the cellar tonight, for our �call-bell� system. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Tue., Sept. 16.
Today was a very pretty day. Trade, though, was only fair. Lem was at the farm this a.m. We got quite a good deal of work done on stock today. I measured Dr. Wheeler�s wood today for him. Syd Wheeler took dinner with us. Cyrena used our horse and buggy this eve and took Miss Bell out driving. Lem is working on the �call-bell� at the Store tonight.
Wed., Sept. 17.
Emma and Robert went across the River this a.m., to spend today and also tonight. She and Robert were also over there one year ago today! I took the call bell out of Frank Burruss� house today. Lem completed our bell system at the Store tonight. We got in two nice long showcases this a.m., one 8-feet, and one
6-feet. I had my shoes half-soled and my boots patched today. Got home at 10 p.m.
Thurs., Sept. 18.
I took my dinner yesterday, and my breakfast and dinner today at Mrs. Jno. Burns. Today was very pretty. Trade was fine, $109. Robert and Emma went across the River at 9 a.m. yesterday morning and spent today with Miss Mary. Jobe Hanna commenced work for us today, at 2 p.m. I met Emma and the boy at the River this eve, at 5 p.m. I got home from work tonight at 10 p.m.
Fri., Sept. 19.
�Big Show Day� at Marshall, Mo., today. Though the �Show� did not get there until 2:30 this eve, because of a train wreck. Today was a very pretty day, but trade was not very brisk. Jobe got the front washed today and also helped on our other work. John went to see the Show. Cyrena and Emma called on Mary Haynie tonight.
Sat., Sept. 20.
This has been a very dull day. Very few in town. The �Show Day� at Marshall yesterday hurt us today. I got home tonight at 9:30. Cyrena took Emma, Robert, Mary Haynie and Mamie Grady on a hazlenut hunt this eve.
Sun., Sept. 21.
It rained most of the morning (.41-inch). This is Cyrena�s 19th birthday. Robert gave her a pretty hat pin. I attended Sunday School and spent the balance of the day at home. I put the saddle on Jerry this morning and put Robert up on him while I led Jerry around the yard, Robert's first time in the saddle by himself. Papa dined with us. Emma, Robert and I, also Kate, took a walk up to the Store this eve, to see the new hats.
Mon., Sept. 22.
Gloomy�.rainy. I worked upstairs today. I got out our cloaks and overcoats and also hung up several rugs. I got Emma a real pretty white and black felt hat today from Mrs. Parsons, and I gave her a pretty hat pin. Miss Mary Burruss spent tonight with us. I put little Robert to sleep tonight.
Tue., Sept. 23.
Rain�.rain�.all day! Though trade has been fine! I have not been at all well today. I came home with an awful sick headache tonight. Mary gave me a fine dish of cut peaches for dinner. I got Robert a pair of little gum-boots today, size 6. (Cost $1.01). Remember Syd�s funny letter today from Mrs. G. Cyrena and Kate were here tonight.
Wed., Sept. 24.
Another rainy day. John Hamner went up to Excelsior Springs this eve, after his mother. Today trade has been fine. Yesterday and today have been fine gum-boots days. We got in 120 cartons today, for our hosiery dept. Papa went across the River today and bought a little gray pony ($37.50). Little Robert met me last night and today at noon with his little gum-boots on.
Thurs., Sept. 25.
Another gloomy day. Trade, though, was very nice. John is still at Excelsior Springs today. Papa got his little pony over today. I loaned him my saddle and bridle today. I commenced printing labels for our new hosiery boxes today. Emma and Robert were uptown this eve and came home with me. Emma and I finished shelling our hazelnuts tonight (� gal.)
Fri., Sept. 26.
Today has been a very pretty day, the first for this week. Trade was nice all day. In fact�.trade has been fine all week! John got back from Excelsior this a.m., with his mother. I printed quite a lot of hosiery labels this a.m., early. Emma was uptown this eve with a new fall hat and a new white pique waist on and she looked awfully nice. She and Robert came home with me. Papa rode out to Rettie�s today on his pony and spent the day.
Sat., Sept. 27.
Today has been a very fair day. Trade was slow this a.m., but fine all eve. The mud is very bad, though. Couldn�t many get in. I got home at 9:30 p.m. this night. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight. Angie had Robert uptown this eve. Emma gave Robert a coupon to get candy with.
Sun., Sept. 28.
This has been a lovely, lovely day. I attended Sunday School, Church, and also Church tonight. Emma, Robert and I, also Mary Haynie, took a walk over to the graveyard and then Emma, Robert and I walked to the Store. We then went on over to the schoolhouse where we met Mr. And Mrs. Willhite and talked quite awhile with them. On the way home we stopped at George and Blanche�s for awhile. Cyrena brought us some fine cream at noon and then she called us up after Church tonight and she gave us more.
Mon., Sept. 29.
This morning has been a very pretty morning, but this eve has been cloudy. Today trade was fair. Misses Robertson and Burruss spent the eve and night with Emma. Aunt Courtney got supper for Emma tonight. I took Miss Lou some ice-cream tonight.
Tue., Sept. 30.
Today has been a pretty day, but cold. Trade only fair. I worked up in the ladies hosiery dept. ( on our new boxes) today and they look fine. I stayed and worked at the Store tonight, on our books and on my weather record. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s tonight. I got home at 9 p.m.
OCTOBER
Wed., Oct. 1.
Today has been pretty all day. Trade was very nice, although not so many in either. Little Robert took dinner with �Aunt Mayme� [that is what he calls �Mary�]. Then Lewis brought him uptown and I took him home with me. He and Emma are at Miss Lou�s tonight as I got home at 9:30 p.m. I have been working on our hosiery dept. again today. Myers Bros. �new laws� went into effect today. But I made the first error�.cost me 1-cent!
Thurs., Oct. 2.
Today has, in part, been a very pretty day, but a little rain tonight. Trade was only fair today. I worked on the children�s hosiery today, also tonight. Ona Davis spent tonight with us. We moved back into our sitting room today and put up one stove in our room.
Fri., Oct. 3.
Gloomy, cold and rainy all day. Trade was slow. I finished going through our hosiery and fixing our new boxes for them. Emma and Robert are at Miss Lou�s tonight. Lem sold the farm this morning, for $15,697.
Sat., Oct. 4.
It rained all last night and today. We sold 26-pair of gum-boots since 2 o�clock this afternoon. Trade was nice all eve, $161. Cyrena came up and stayed with Emma tonight, until 10:15 p.m., until I got home. I got a can of fresh oysters tonight and a dozen bananas. Cyrena made some candy here tonight�..good!!
Sun., Oct. 5.
Up at 7 a.m. I attended Sunday School, also Church (the M. E. Church). Misses Mabel Carpenter and Willie Cresap took dinner with us today and spent the afternoon. Emma, Robert and I took a stroll up to the Store and to the end of the corner and back. Emma had a fine dinner today�.fried oysters, celery, corn, peas, apples, tomatoes, steak, pickles, chow-chow, banana-cream and angel food cake. The Christians commenced a �Meeting� tonight. Emma attended and I kept the boy.
Mon., Oct. 6.
This has been a real pretty day. Trade very fair. Geo. Wheeler�s wife, Blanche, gave him a 10-lb. daughter at noon today-- �Alice Maude.� I loaned George �Jerry� this eve, to go down after Mrs. Carpenter (Blanche�s mother). Emma and Robert were up to see the new baby this eve. Little Robert and Emma both have very bad colds. Emma attended Church tonight and I kept Robert. Robert is 30-months old today.
Tue., Oct. 7.
The Mertens are [cutting ? -can�t decipher the handwriting] Jesse Wheeler�s Drug Store today. Today has been a very pretty day. Trade was nice all day. Mrs. J. C. Reynolds and Bettie took dinner with us. Mable Fisher and Fay Young were married tonight at her home (a quiet wedding).
Wed., Oct. 8.
Mrs. L. W. Haynie, Emma and Robert all attended Mrs. Wm. Bates� �Sale� today. Today has been a real pretty day and trade was nice. I sold Mrs. James Walden a $28.99 bill today. Lem was at the farm all morning. He went to St. Louis tonight for cloaks and a few new goods.
Thurs., Oct. 9.
Today has been a lovely one. Trade very nice. Lem is in St. Louis. John Haynie went to the country this eve. Mary Haynie, Emma and Robert went out to Rettie�s this eve. Rettie gave us a gallon of fine apple-butter and also a nice jug of cider. O!..How good it all was! Mrs. Hays kept Robert tonight. Emma was at Church and I was at the Store.
Fri., Oct. 10.
Today has been a pretty day. Trade very nice. Mary and Lewis went to St. Louis this morning. I fixed a place upstairs this eve, for cloaks, and I printed a big sign tonight. Papa took dinner and supper with us. Mrs. Hays kept Robert tonight while Emma went to Church.
Sat., Oct. 11.
About 60-scholars of this Miami school went to Columbia today. Today was real pretty all day. Emma, Robert and Myn Burruss went across the River today�..�nut-hunting.� I took my dinner to the Store. Trade was nice this eve, $139. I got home at 11:30 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 12.
Up at 7 a.m. It was pretty this a.m., but gloomy this eve. I attended our Sunday School and Emma went to her Church. Retta Greenabaum, Kate Wheeler, and Mary Myers were each here awhile this eve. Miss Lou kept little Robert tonight and Emma and I attended Church. It was very windy this eve and tonight. I went uptown awhile this eve to measure thewater-fall and I brought little Robert back some candy.
Mon., Oct. 13.
Lem, Mary and Lewis got home from St. Louis this morning. Today has been cool. Trade was nice, though not many in. I made a �nail-board� for little Robert this eve. I kept Robert tonight while Emma attended Church. Lewis brought Robert a cute little hatchet, and brought me a box of candy and Emma a pretty collar.
Tue., Oct. 14.
Today has been very pretty. Trade nice. Emma, Robert and I went out to Rettie�s this eve and made some nice cider. Mary took little Robert out driving this a.m. Papa is cutting the hole in the roof and ceiling today for our new wood stove.
Wed., Oct. 15.
Today has been lovely. I went down to the River this a.m., at 5:30, and got our cloaks and dry goods. I sold Cyrena, Kate, Anna Burgess, Rosa Mertens, and Ona Davis a cloak each. We have sold eight cloaks so far today. Emma cleaned our dining room today.
Thurs., Oct. 16.
This has been another real pretty day. Trade, though, not very brisk. I worked awhile tonight. Dr. Wheeler came home today, at noon, from a six-week visit to So. Dakota. He gave Emma a $5-gold piece. Tonight I took Miss Lou to Church and also brought her home.
Fri., Oct. 17.
We had a big rain last night (1.22-inch). We also had some wind. Today, though, has been very pretty and trade fair. Geo. Wheeler came and got little Robert�s �buggy� today. I got Robert a knife, fork and spoon set today. He was very much tickled tonight over it!
Sat., Oct. 18.
Today was very pretty. Trade was very nice, $223. There was a football game today--Miami vs. Slater--Miami�s first game!! Lem went over to see it. We had all we could do at the Store all day. I got home tonight at 9:30 p.m. My back has hurt me a whole lot this eve.
Sun., Oct. 19.
Up at 6:45 a.m. Lovely day. I attended Sunday School and then Emma, Robert and I, also Lewis, went to Jim and Rettie�s and spent the day. Rettie had a fine dinner for us. We got home at 6:30 p.m. Robert went to sleep on the way home so I stayed with him while Emma went to Church.
Mon., Oct. 20.
Today has been another pretty day. Trade was nice all day. John went out to the farm this eve, all eve. Lem sold their residence today, at noon, for $2500, to Mrs. M. F. Bates. Mrs. Switzer gave us a nice basket of green tomatoes today.
Tue., Oct. 21.
Emma spent today out at Dave Reynolds�. She took Robert and Alice Chiswell with her. Today was very pretty and trade was nice. Rettie was in this eve and she went down to Mary�s for awhile this eve. She took Willie Cresap out with her.
Wed., Oct. 22.
Today has been very pretty. Trade nice. We got in a few new goods this a.m. Emma and Mary Haynie were out riding this eve. Emma ground her tomatoes, etc., for chow-chow this a.m. Mary gave us a half-dozen fine chickens this a.m.
Thurs., Oct. 23.
Gloomy, windy, and dusty�.all day. Emma cleaned the parlor and bedroom today, and Aunt Courtney polished the parlor stove. Lem put up their shades at the Bell house this eve, and put one carpet down. Miss Parsons is making Emma a pretty �camels hair skirt.�
Fri., Oct. 24.
Today was pretty, but awful warm. Trade slow. Lem was at the Bell cottage today, all day, putting down carpets. Jobe papered the kitchen for him this a.m. Emma finished house cleaning today. I put the stove up in the parlor today at noon. Robert had a hard fall--down the cellar steps this eve, but we had Dr. Sullivan up to examine him and he was not hurt. Cyrena gave us ice-cream tonight.
Sat., Oct. 25.
Today has been , in part, gloomy, though our trade was very nice, $147. I got home at 10:15 p.m. I brought Emma�s new brown mohair skirt home tonight.
Sun., Oct. 26.
Up at 7 a.m. and I greased the buggy. Then I helped Emma and attended Sunday School. I took little Robert with me. I also attended our preaching. I took Miss Lou up in the buggy. She and Mrs. Mertens came home in it, then I went back up after Emma and Cyrena. We took a long drive out to Owen Peck�s place, and back, and then went down to see the new Wheeler schoolhouse. Miss Lou and I went to Church tonight in our buggy. Mrs. Hays kept Robert this a.m., and also tonight (he and Angie both). Bro. Crockett resigned as pastor of our Church this a.m.
Mon., Oct. 27.
Lem and Mary moved today--their first move. This a.m. was pretty, but this eve, gloomy. Newt and Mattie came yesterday, from Marshall, and returned today. Trade was only fair today. I got two bushels of �gentenes apples� today, from Sieberts. I commenced buying ice today.
Tue., Oct. 28.
Emma and Robert took Mrs. Cresap over to Rettie�s today. Lem got the phone fixed today, at his new home. Trade today was very nice. John and I cleaned the upstairs today and got things in good shape again. It was cold today. We use our new stove all day.
Wed., Oct. 29.
Today has been a very dusty, disagreeable day. Trade slow. I worked on the shoes and notions today. John went to Marshall last eve and did not get home until today at 11 a.m. Dr. Wheeler has had our horse and buggy all day�somewhere (I don�t know where, though). Myn Burruss sent us a fine supper.
Thurs., Oct. 30.
I was up to Mary and Lem�s�.in their new home--for the first time this a.m. Today has been somewhat of a quiet day. John and I finished the shoe side this eve.
Fri., Oct. 31.
Today has been a partly cloudy, partly clear day. Trade was nice all day. I did some changing around on stock today. I sold four cloaks and two furs today. Emma and Mrs. Hays called on Mrs. Bud Whitaker this eve and, on their way back, they got caught in a shower. Emma washed the buggy today.
NOVEMBER
Sat., Nov. 1.
Today was cloudy most all day. Trade, though, was nice all day long. Lem had his �Sale� today. It turned out fine�he got good prices. I gave Emma a nice new ready-made flannel shirt-waist tonight (to her surprise). I had Miss Parsons make it. Emma also got her new camel-hair tailored suit today. The Miami football team beat Marshall this eve. The game was played here.
Sun., Nov. 2.
Today has been gloomy and drizzling rain most all day long. Little Robert swallowed one of Emma�s shirt-waist buttons this a.m. I attended Sunday School, but didn�t attend Church. Cyrena and Kate were here this eve. Miss Lou kept Robert tonight while Emma and I attended Church. Robert is suffering no ill effects. He and Miss Lou had ice-cream for us tonight, after Church. The Baptist�s commenced a �Meeting� tonight. It is dark and cold out.
Mon., Nov. 3.
Today has been cool, but somewhat pretty. John went to the farm this a.m. Trade was fair. Emma came after me in the buggy this day, at noon. I got home tonight at 6:30 p.m. Emma and Robert met me at the Christian Church. The Baptist�s commenced a �Meeting� last night. Emma wore her new shirt-waist and cloak tonight.
Tue., Nov. 4.
�Election Day!� It rained all day. That button that little Robert swallowed on Sunday came to light today! I got home tonight at 6 p.m. I cut some pieces from the �News� tonight.
Wed., Nov. 5.
Gloomy, cold, and damp all day. Trade was fine, though. We moved all the men�s underwear down on the shoe side today and put the shirts all back up on my side again. I got home at 6:15 p.m. Little Robert had a hard crying-spell as I came in, and then he went to sleep in my arms. I don�t think he is feeling very well. I fixed my wood-bins on the back porch tonight.
Thurs., Nov. 6.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade very fair. John out to the farm again this eve. I worked on the gloves today and put out a sample line (85 patterns). I put up one curtain on my back porch screen today. I put it on the outside this year, for the first time. Emma attended the Baptist Meeting tonight.
Fri., Nov. 7.
Today has been all sorts of a day. We got some stock work done today. Trade was slow. Papa dined with us today. I put my other awning on the screen on back porch , at noon. Emma, Robert, and I attended the Baptist Meeting tonight.
Sat., Nov. 8.
Today has been, in part, a very pretty day. Trade fair this a.m. and nice all eve�.about $225. Emma, Mary Haynie, Cyrena, and Kate were at the Store tonight , after Church, and came home with me at 8:45. Robert has a bad cold. Emma got her coat tonight from Mrs. Parsons. Giles Smith brought us some fine popcorn today. Adolph Royar�s wife gave him a fine boy this afternoon.
Sun., Nov. 9.
Up at 7 a.m. I attended Sunday School, then Emma and I attended the Baptist Meeting. Robert was at Miss Lou�s. The Doctor had us come down and eat �birthday dinner� with Miss Lou today. We finished the chix. I helped dry the dishes with Cyrena and Kate. Geo. Wilson, wife, and daughter were here this eve. Emma, Robert and I took a walk up to the Store and back late this eve. Emma attended Church tonight and I stayed with Robert.
Mon., Nov. 10.
It was gloomy all day and it turned cooler this afternoon. Robert has not been well at all today. He has a very bad cold. Trade today was quiet. I got home early tonight and brought little Robert an orange. He and I enjoyed tonight looking at pictures.
Tue., Nov. 11.
John went to Carrollton today to see Miami play football. Trade today was nice all day. John and I had all we could handle all eve. Rettie was in and spent today with us. Papa took dinner with us. Little Robert was real sick all day. �Aunt Courtney� came over and got dinner for Emma.
Wed., Nov. 12.
Today has been gloomy most all day long�..windy and disagreeable! Trade, though, was very fair. I worked on glove-labels today. We sent Mrs. Martha Venable a load of boxes and planks out of our cellar this eve. I gave Frank Brown two loads. We cleaned out our cellar this eve. Miss Lou and Angie were here tonight. Robert seems somewhat better this eve.
Thurs., Nov. 13.
Today has been dark and gloomy. Trade quiet. John and I, and Frank Brown, cleaned the cellar this a.m. I worked on my weather report this evening. It was cold and rainy all eve. I finished cutting scraps from �The News� tonight.
Fri., Nov. 14.
�Myers Bros.� had a full-page in the �Miami News� today. It has been gloomy and cold today. Trade very quiet. Uncle Webb and Oscar Brown (col�d) commenced on my wood today. I have been picking out our Christmas goods all day. John finished labeling the glove dept. today. Lovely night. Angie stayed with us tonight as Dr. and Miss Lou went to Church.
Sat., Nov. 15.
The Miami �basketball team� went to Slater today (Slater beat Miami). Today has been, in part, a very pretty day. Trade was nice, $190. I have not been at all well today�.have felt awful with a cold. I came home tonight early.
Sun., Nov. 16.
I didn�t get up until 15-minutes of 8 o�clock this a.m., as I felt very unwell. I have stayed indoors all day. Emma attended church this a.m. and I kept Robert. Dr. Wheeler, Kate, and Mrs. Hays were here for awhile this afternoon. Syd was here this morning.
Mon., Nov. 17.
Today has been gloomy. Trade only fair. I have felt awful all day. Uncle Webb is working on my wood again today. Syd was here quite awhile this eve.
Tue., Nov. 18.
Today has been part pretty and part gloomy. Trade nice. The Baptist Meeting closed last night. Uncle Webb got all my wood cut and put away today�..five cords. I have an awful sore mouth�.fever blisters.
Wed., Nov. 19.
Today has been a very pretty day. Trade slow. Papa dined with us today. Emma and Robert were out with Jerry and the buggy this eve. Geo. Haynie gave Emma a nice jug of cider this eve.
Thurs., Nov. 20.
Today has been a gloomy one. I put up a �flower shelf� in the kitchen for Emma this a.m. Trade was slow today. I made a �slop bucket cover� for Emma this a.m. Emma, Robert and I were down to Miss Lou�s for awhile tonight. Also George Wheeler was there.
Fri., Nov. 21.
Today has been a dull gloomy day. I printed a big sign for our �Thanksgiving� sale on the 26th. Miss Parsons was at home today, sick. I had Robert�s hair cut this eve.
Sat., Nov. 22.
Today has been a pretty day. Trade was nice, $169. The Slater basketball team played the Miami team this eve. Miami won 10 to 8 ( correction 10 to 6). There was a �girls entertainment� at the schoolhouse tonight. Emma attended. Miss Lou gave me a nice saucer of cream tonight.
Sun., Nov. 23.
Gloomy all day. I attended Sunday School and I took Robert with me. Emma attended our Church and Mrs. Hays kept Robert. We drove out to see Giles Smith this eve, but they were not at home�.so we drove on out to see Rettie awhile. We got persimmons on the way home.
Mon., Nov. 24.
Today was gloomy again. Trade quiet. It was cool and damp all day. We had 1.05-inch rain last night. Syd took dinner with us. He was also here awhile tonight. We commenced on a remnant counter today at the Store.
Tue., Nov. 25.
Today has been somewhat dull�.very few in town. Jobe and John got out quite a lot of remnants today. I paid my first ever dog tax today, on little Robert�s �BOOker.� ($1.00) Dick Woodson came down from Carrollton this a.m. for a few days. We had nice fried oysters for supper.
Wed., Nov. 26.
This was Myers Bros. �5th Annual Thanksgiving Sale Day.� We sold $521.�a big day! I was up at 5 a.m. and got to Store at 7 a.m. I ate dinner at 2 p.m. and got home at 10 p.m. I am tired and worn out! We were rushed all day long. It has turned a whole lot colder today. We had our first snowfall today�.just enough to call it a trace. Dr. Wheeler and wife went to Excelsior this eve, so Cyrena and Kate are staying with us now.
Thurs., Nov. 27.
Today has been cold. John went to Kansas City today. Jobe went out home for dinner. I stayed at the Store all day and got things in good shape downstairs. Emma had a nice dinner for us today. She had Cyrena and Kate, and also Mamie Grady. Cyrena and Kate spent the night with us again. We all took in the �Oyster Supper� tonight, given by the Christians at the Webster Building.
Fri., Nov. 28.
Today has been gloomy all day. Trade, though, was very fast. It rained some at noon and is turning colder tonight. Emma, Robert, Cyrena and Kate all went out to J. C. Reynolds� today, to spend the day. Dick Woodson was here for supper. The girls went out to James C. Haynie�s tonight, to a party.
Sat., Nov. 29.
Today has been somewhat of a pretty day and trade has been very nice, $190. Though not very many people in either. Emma let Cyrena and Kate have a few friends over here tonight. Dick Woodson took supper with us. We had fried oysters tonight.
Sun., Nov. 30.
I was up at 6:30 a.m. I did my work, part of Frank Burruss� work, and part of the work at Dr. Wheeler�s for Cyrena and Kate. I froze a freezer of cream and helped Emma with the dishes. I also cleaned the lamps, kitchen, parlor and dusted around the house. I did not attend Sunday School, nor Church, this a.m. Emma, Robert, and I went up to Lem and Mary�s for awhile this eve and we attended Church tonight to hear Bro. Cole (at the Christian Church).
DECEMBER
Mon., Dec. 1.
Today has been a real pretty day. Trade fair. We got in a lot of Xmas goods this a.m., also a lot of dry goods. While carrying in the wood this morning, down at Dr. Wheeler�s (for the girls), I broke a window pane in the kitchen. But I had one put in and it was all fixed in three-hours! We all attended Church tonight.
Tue., Dec. 2.
It rained all day long. Trade was only fair. We worked on the �memorandum� today, for dry goods, sandals and shoes. Syd, Cyrena, Kate, and Dick Woodson were all here for breakfast. Kate spent tonight up at Jesse�s tonight. Cyrena and Emma had Mary Haynie to come over tonight and they popped corn and made popcorn bars and candy.
Wed., Dec. 3.
Today has been cold and gloomy all day. Trade dull. It was spitting snow at noon. Dr. Wheeler and Miss Lou, and Angie, all got back from Excelsior this a.m. Angie brought Robert a little bucket and shovel. Miss Lou kept Robert tonight and Emma and I attended Church.
Thurs., Dec. 4.
Today has been gloomy and very cold (24-degrees). Uncle Webb Washington�s mother-in-law was buried here today, in the hills. She was said to be 106 years-old. Mrs. Amelia Royar Brobst got here tonight, on the boat, as a corpse. She will be buried tomorrow. Emma, Cyrena and I attended the �Meeting� tonight and Miss Lou kept Robert.
Fri., Dec. 5.
Today has been gloomy all day and trade has been very quiet. We have been changing things, getting ready for Xmas goods on the 10th. Syd was here for awhile tonight. Cyrena and Walker Bure attended the party at C. W. Nichol�s tonight. Kate didn�t get to go. It is cold and disagreeable tonight. Mrs. Brobst was buried his eve. Emma attended the funeral.
Sat., Dec. 6.
Today has been gloomy�.snow, rain, and sleet most all a.m., though it amounted to nothing. Trade was good today, $112. Last year on this date we sold $86. Emma attended Church tonight with Cyrena, Miss Lou, Kate, and the Doctor. Emma and Cyrena came by the Store after me tonight. I brought a hat over to Edith Mertens tonight.
Sun., Dec. 7.
Up at 7 a.m. It was the coldest yet (18-degrees). I helped Emma, then attended Sunday School, also Church with Emma. Mrs. Hays kept Robert. We took dinner down to Miss Lou�s today. Bro. Geo. Platterburg was there. Miss Lou had a fine dinner. I helped �Nee� and Kate with the dishes. Little Robert has started to call Cyrena, �Aunt Nee.� We came home at 3:45 p.m. Angie was here this eve and broke the toothbrush holder of Emma�s water set. Mrs. Hays kept Robert again tonight, so we attended Church with �Nee and Kate.�
Mon., Dec. 8.
Today has been the coldest yet (11-degrees), and it stayed cold all day. Trade, though, was fair. The �Court of Honor� elected officers tonight. I marked up all of our Xmas goods tonight. Cyrena was taken sick early this a.m., so she was at home all day. Emma and Robert went down to Miss Lou�s tonight while I was at the Store working.
Tue., Dec. 9.
Today was cold and gloomy. Trade was very nice, though. We have been making room for our photos and Xmas goods. John and I hung all of our photos tonight. We will put out our Xmas goods tomorrow, if nothing happens. Little Robert and Emma were uptown this eve, then at Miss Lou�s tonight.
Wed., Dec. 10.
Another gloomy day, It rained a little this a.m., and again at noon. Trade was nice, $98. I finished putting out all of our Xmas goods tonight. I worked until 9:30 p.m. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s again tonight. Mary Myers and Myn Burruss went to Marshall this a.m.
Thurs., Dec. 11.
Today is still gloomy and the roads are awful bad. Not many in town, but trade has been fine. I got home early tonight. Papa dined with us today. Mary and Myn got home tonight from Marshall.
Fri., Dec. 12.
Gloomy and cold and drizzling rain. It is slick as glass outdoors. Trade slow as many couldn�t get in. We got in lots of new dry goods this a.m., and shoes. I fixed two handkerchief display racks this eve. I got home at 7 p.m. Emma had good oyster soup for me�.also some fine candy!
Sat., Dec. 13.
Gloomy all day. Trade, though, nice�.$160. Emma sent me my dinner today. She and Cyrena were at the Store tonight, after Church, and we went up to Bob Dunlap�s and heard the music box, and then home. Mr. Harden took Jerry this eve, over home with him, to keep him this winter for us.
Sun., Dec. 14.
Up at 7 a.m. It snowed all day, very near. That is�.it was sleet and snow together. I attended Sunday School and then went to the Store for a few minutes. I got a new Sunday School �record book� and worked on it for awhile. Syd was here this a.m. and took a long nap. Angie took dinner with Robert today. Katherine spent the afternoon with us. Emma bought a wild goose (dressed) from Syd this a.m., for
60-cents. Mrs. Hays kept Robert tonight and Emma and I attended Church.
Mon., Dec. 15.
Cold�.cold�all day! Trade was nice, though not very many in town. Old Mr. Weber died this a.m. (the old Dutchman down in the Bottom). I stayed at the Store tonight and worked on my Sunday School book. Emma and Robert stayed with Cyrena and Kate, as Miss Lou and the Dr. were at Church. I took Robert uptown this eve on Lewis� sled that Lewis left here for him.
Tue., Dec. 16.
Today the sun has shown all day�.first for a long while! Trade was nice all day. Emma was uptown this eve. I took Robert uptown on his sled again today, at noon. Emma brought him home on it this eve. Miss Lou kept Robert tonight and Emma and I attended the windup of the M. E. Smiley�s big Meeting. Home at 10:30 p.m.
Wed., Dec. 17.
Today has been a beautiful day. Trade was nice all day. Rettie was in at Lem and Mary�s today. I brought in a big lot of wood this a.m., on the back porch. Syd and Cyrena took dinner with us. The Dr. and Miss Lou were dining at Mr. And Mrs. Jno. Robertson�s. Cyrena had lots of work done on her teeth this a.m. Emma and I tried Robert at Prayer Meeting tonight, but I had to come home with him.
Thurs., Dec. 18.
Today has been another real pretty day. Trade, though, only fair. Jess gave me a new 1903 Diary, like this one, today. Emma and Robert were uptown tonight and came home with me. We looked around some at the Christmas things. Syd dined with us, on the goose, today.
Fri., Dec. 19.
Today has been dark and gloomy all day. There was a trace of rain at noon. The roads are awful bad and muddy�.so sloppy. Trade only fair. Emma and Robert were uptown for awhile this eve. Emma and I tied up all of our Christmas presents tonight (31 in all). It rained tonight. I got a half-cord of green wood from Newton last eve.
Sat., Dec. 20.
Today has been, in part, a very gloomy, bad, dull day! Trade, though, was $192. But the roads are so awful bad that it is hard for people to get into town. Emma sent me my dinner. Mrs. Hays had little Robert uptown this eve. Emma and Robert were down home tonight. It snowed and rained this eve.
Sun., Dec. 21.
Up at 7:30 a.m. It was gloomy all day. Colder out. I attended Sunday School, then Emma attended Church and I kept Robert. Emma also went to Church this eve with the children. Robert was down with Angie so I went up to the Store for awhile. Then I came back and met Emma and she and I went down to Miss Lou�s and sat awhile. Then we came home and had fried oysters for dinner.
Mon., Dec. 22.
Today has been cold and gloomy all day, though trade has been nice, $112. I put up several packages tonight, for myself and others. Emma and Robert were down to Miss Lou�s tonight. I got home at 8:45 p.m. I brought little Robert�s �things� home tonight. It was dark and cold out. I fixed up a nice silk umbrella tonight for Syd.
Tue., Dec. 23.
Up at 7 a.m. It was cloudy all day, but trade fine, $146. I didn�t get dinner until 2 p.m. Emma sent it to me, by Nora. Robert spent the eve at Nora�s while Emma was at Church. Then Emma and Robert went to Miss Lou�s tonight. I got home at 9:30 p.m. Robert and Angie talked over the phone to Santa Claus tonight. I sent Rettie�s packages out on the hack today, to Dr. Wm Uty�s. Mrs. Robert Grady died today at noon. She was 73-years-old.
Wed., Dec. 24.
Today has been gloomy and cold all day. Rough�..O! My!�How rough these roads are! Though, in spite of it all we had a big day, $257. I left home at 8:30 this a.m. and got home at 10:30 p.m. Emma sent me my dinner and John brought me my supper. Emma and Robert were at �the Christmas Tree� tonight, and, O! My! How Robert did enjoy it. He was so happy.
Thurs., Dec. 25.
A Merry Christmas to All!! We didn�t get up until 7 a.m., as it was 12-sharp before we got to bed last night. We certainly had a happy Christmas in our little home this a.m. Robert enjoyed his things so much that Santa Claus brought him. Then his grandma�s folks sent up a whole lot of things by Katherine. Then along came a darkey from George�s with some nice things. Then Lewis came over with a whole bit basket of things. And when the Marshall hack arrived it brought three more nice gifts for us�.so you see, we were all remembered well. We all took dinner at Miss Lou�s today�.a fine dinner. I gave Cyrena and Kate a dollar, each, tonight. The Presbyterians had a little treat tonight at the Church. See a list of Robert�s things, and ours, in the back of this book.
Fri., Dec. 26.
Today has been real pretty and trade was fair. The River is so full of ice today that we didn�t get any mail, except from Marshall. I framed Robert�s new photo today and fixed it. I wrote a letter to Rettie, and one to Harry Myers [Newt�s son]. I also sent the Sunday School �prize money� to Laura and Elmo (or Elmer) Lee Barnett. We had fried oysters for supper.
Sat., Dec. 27.
Today has been a real pretty day. But it was very cold all day. The River blocked here last night. We got 13-sacks of mail this a.m. Trade was nice today, $105. Though not so many in either. Cyrena and Kate were here tonight for awhile. I got home at 7:30 tonight. John Sibley�s house burned down this morning.
Sun., Dec. 28.
Up at 7 a.m. I helped Emma some, then I attended our Sunday School and Church. Lem and Mary were here awhile after dinner. Cyrena and Kate and also Ruby Hisle and son, and Mary Talbot. Emma and I were going to Church together, but we took Robert over to Mrs. Hays and he wouldn�t stay, so Emma and I took him on up to Church, then Emma and Robert stayed with Mary and I attended Church. Bro. Barber is staying with Miss Lou this time. Cyrena took supper with us tonight.
Mon., Dec. 29.
Today was pretty all day. Trade was very nice. Emma, Robert and I, also Dr. A. A. and family, all dined at Jesse�s today. I have been working on my Sunday School �record book� today. Dr. Sullivan moved their �Drug Store� down to J. F. Webster�s Store today. Davis and McDaniel are going to move into the building they left. Mrs. Belle Williams sent us a real pretty calendar this eve. I got home at 6:30 p.m. The girls are at a party at Casebolt�s tonight.
Tue., Dec. 30.
Today has been a real pretty day. Dr. Bland put in one gold filling in the front of my mouth and one other amalgam filling in back. He also cleaned my teeth. Emma had nine amalgam fillings put in this eve. Robert was up to the Store most all eve. Emma and Robert were at Miss Lou�s awhile tonight. Cyrena and Kate are at a party at J. C. Reynolds� tonight.
Wed., Dec. 31.
Today has been a real pretty day, all day. Trade very nice. D. P. Vanmeter and his wife had another big party tonight. Also George and Charles Wilson had a big party. Aunt Courtney kept Robert, so Emma and I attended the Wilson�s party. Also at the Wilson�s party were Mary and Doll Burruss and then they spent the night with us. We all walked out to the party. Remember the scare that Doll and Mary had tonight��the face at the window. Also the form Emma thought she saw.......!
END of 1902.
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Things that Emma and I received for Xmas, 1902
Emma from Dr. Wheeler�..a $5 gold piece
Emma and I from Miss Lou�..a baking dish
Emma from Syd�..a book
Emma from Kate and Cyrena�..cup and saucer
Wib from Kate and Cyrena�..a glass wiper
Emma from Angie�..handkerchiefs
Emma and I from Jess and Lelia�..a plate
Emma and I from George and Blanche�..a salad dish
Emma from Lem and Mary�..a collar
Wib from Lem and Mary�..a mirror
Emma and I from Rettie�..a meat platter
Wib from Jim Long�..a pocket book
Emma from Mary�..a hand-made handkerchief
Emma from Mary Burruss�..silk gaitors
Both of us from Rena Reed�.painted pillow top
Emma from Aunt Mag Shaw�..nice handkerchiefs
Emma from Wib�..a baking dish filled with candy
Wib from Emma�..a fine �Seneca camera� (but it never got here�as of July 4, 1903!!!)
What Santa Claus brought Robert for Christmas, 1902
Reins with sleigh bells on them
A whip with a whistle in the end
A silver watch
A silver horn (large)
A nickle-iron safe
A large silver-plated train�.42� long with a brass engine
A little red �Express Wagon�
A big box of candy
Three large oranges
And he received several presents from his aunts and uncles and cousins.
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FROM THE MIAMI NEWS.....April, 1902
"The Miami Fire"
On the evening of Friday, April 4, 1902, Miami was visited by the most destructive fire in the history of the town. As a result, one of her handsomest business blocks is now in ashes.
The fire originated on the second floor of the Saufley building, on the east side of High Street, occupied by Messrs. Taylor & Wilson as a general merchandise store, and by John A. Dunlap, lawyer. The first alarm was given by John Hamner at 10 p.m., and the entire citizenship of the town responded. There is a difference of opinion among citizens who arrived earliest as to the exact location of the flames. Dense smoke prevented entrance to the second floor.
In a short while the fire was communicated to the adjoining building, owned by A. R. Edmonds and occupied by R. A. Dunlap, druggist, and the Miami News.
From the first the volunteer firefighters, under the leadership of Henry W. Mertens, saw little hope of saving the brick block. they devoted themselves to the almost superhuman task of saving the row of frame buildings immediately south, and adjoining the doomed block. the first of these, owned by Ayres Brothers and used for a meat market, was aflame several times, but with the aid of a south wind and by heroic efforts of the bucket brigade the progress of the flames was checked and at 2 a.m., the other buildings were out of danger.
Very little was saved from any of the houses. It is difficult to estimate the loss. A fair valuation of all the property would approximate $20,000. The aggregate amount of insurance is $14,300. The losses are distributed as follows:
Naylor and Wilson, general merchandise, valued their stock at something over $8,000. They had $6,000 insurance.
John A. Dunlap's library, papers, and personal effects were valued at $600. Total loss.
Justice L. W. Haynie lost the docket, books and papers pertaining to his office.
The Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company suffered a small loss.
The building occupied by the above tenants was owned by the Saufley estate. Mrs. M. J. Saufley had $2,000 insurance. The building and plant can probably be replaced for $6,000.
The Saline County Telephone Company was considerably damaged.
The building owned by Ayres Brothers was damaged by falling walls. They had $300 insurance.
The stock of J. Burns & Son, hardware, was damaged somewhat by moving. Mr. Burns had no insurance.
Taylor & Wilson will resume business if they can secure a suitable building.
R. A. Dunlap will open a new stock of drugs in Dunlap's Hall. Both telephone offices will be located there.
The Miami News has purchased a new outfit, and moved into the frame building on College Street, owned by Dr. A. A. Wheeler.
John A. Dunlap will have offices in the Mertens Building.
ANOTHER FIRE IN MIAMI.....
[There was no date on this article, but it was pasted on the same page as other 1902 stories, so I am including it here...mld]
BRICK HOTEL BURNS
Fire was discovered in the southeast corner room on the second floor of the old Brick Hotel, at 2 o'clock last Saturday morning, and in a short time the entire building was in ruins. The building belonged to the Watson estate and was occupied by Mrs. S. E. Watson, Mrs. Emma Garrett, and Jerome and Frank Rudd. Mrs. Watson carried $1000 insurance on the building and $300 upon household goods. Mrs. Garnett's loss is estimated at $50. The Rudd boys had rooms on the first floor and saved all their property.
The cause of the fire is unknown. It resulted in the destruction of another of Miami's old landmarks. This hotel was built upon the ruins of another which burned in 1850. The first consisted of four rooms in a row, constructed of logs, and was one story high. It was owned by Deacon Parsons and managed by James Hicklin. At the time of the fire in 1850 three newly-married couples were being entertained - Dr. and Mrs. J. N. Dunlap, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pendleton, and Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Edwards.
the brick building was erected the same year, or the year following the fire, and was very substantially built. For nearly half a century it was used as a hotel and was the scene of many festivities and probably one or two tragedies. The earliest newspaper mention of it, that we have been able to find, was in the Democrat Cable of April 30, 1870, which referes to it as "the Wilson House, a large and commodious brick, kept by Joseph Wilson, Esq., late of Texas." In recent years it has been used as an apartment house and occupied by several families.
ANOTHER UNDATED FIRE REPORT.....(pasted on the 1902 page)
Fire about 11 o'clock p.m. Monday completely destroyed the general merchandise store of J. W. Weir at Miami Station. The alarm was given by a passing train on the Wabash. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mr. Weir valued his stock at $1700 and carried about $1200 insurance. He has not decided yet whether he will resume business. The building was owned by Charles Underwood and insured for $400. It was erected several years ago by Syd Taylor and valued at $800.
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