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(Son) Tinker's birth date has not been found. (Son) Tinker (Son) Tinker's birth date has not been found. He came with the Tinker group. They were members of the Leiden Congregation from Holland. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Never married. (Son) has no known descendants. He died within the first year of arrival at a young age, in or abt. 1621. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > (Son) Tinker Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: Marriage: Children: Death: 1621 Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy (Son) on Wikipedia (Son) on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

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Mary was born in 1569. She was approximately 51 years old when she sailed on the Mayflower. Mrs. Mary Brewster Mary was born in 1569. She was approximately 51 years old when she sailed on the Mayflower. She came with the Brewster group. They were members of the Leiden Congregation from Holland. She was a Separatist. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Mary married William Brewster. Mary was the mother of 7 children. (See William Brewster) She died in or abt. 1627. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Mrs. Mary Brewster Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1569 Marriage: William Brewster Children: (See William Brewster) Death: 1627 Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Mary on Wikipedia Mary on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

Roger Wilder's birth date has not been found. Roger Wilder Roger Wilder's birth date has not been found. Roger came with the group. Servant of John Carver. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Roger never married. He has no known descendants. He died within the first year of arrival, in or abt. 1621. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Roger Wilder Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: Marriage: Children: Death: 1621 Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Roger on Wikipedia Roger on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

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Thomas Rogers was born in 1572 in Watford, Northamtonshire, England. He was approximately 48 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Thomas Rogers Thomas Rogers was born in 1572 in Watford, Northamtonshire, England. He was approximately 48 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Thomas Rogers was the head of his group, 'the Rogers group'. They were members of the Leiden Congregation from Holland. He was a Separatist. He was a signer of the Mayflower Compact. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Thomas was married but came only with his son Joseph. The rest of his family came later. Thomas was the father of at least one child. He died within the first year of arrival, in or abt. 1621. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Thomas Rogers Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1572 Watford, Northamtonshire, England Marriage: Children: Death: 1621 Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Thomas on Wikipedia Thomas on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

Degory was born in 1579. He was 41 or 42 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Degory Priest Degory was born in 1579. He was 41 or 42 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Degory came with the members of the Leiden Congregation from Holland. He was a Separatist and a signer of the Mayflower Compact. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Degory married Sarah (Allerton) Vincent, widow of John Vincent and sister of Isaac Allerton. He had at least two daughters, Sarah and Mary, though they didn't come until 1623. Sarah Priest, who married John Combe. Mary Priest, who married Phineas Pratt. He died on January 1, 1621, in the general sickness that befell. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Degory Priest Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1579 Marriage: Sarah (Allerton) Vincent Children: Sarah Priest, who married John Combe. Mary Priest, who married Phineas Pratt. Death: 1621 Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay Colony Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Degory on Wikipedia Degory on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

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John was born in 1598-1599, probably in England. He was about 22 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. John Alden John was born in 1598-1599, probably in England. He was about 22 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. John was hired as a cooper in part of the ship's crew. He was responsible for making and maintaining the wooden barrels used to store goods. He ended up joining the settlers and was a signer of the Mayflower Compact. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact John married Priscilla Mullins at Plymouth in 1621 or 1622. They were the parents of 11 children. John Alden Jr (c1626-1701/2), married Elizabeth (Phillips) Everill in 1660 and had 14 children. He was a survivor of the Salem Witch Trials. Elizabeth Alden (1623-1717), married William Pabodie in 1644 in Duxbury and had 13 children. Joseph Alden (c1628-1696/7), married Mary Simmons abt. 1660 and had 7 children. David Alden (born abt. 1642), married Mary Southworth by 1674 and had 6 children. He died between 1718 and 1719. One of his daughters named Prescilla Alden married Samuel Cheeseborough of Stonington, Connecticut. Sarah Alden (born abt. 1634), married Alexander Standish abt. 1660 and had 6 children. She died sometime before her father (bef. 1688). Ruth Alden (c1636-1674), married John Bass in Braintree in 1657/8 and had 7 children. One daughter, Hannah Bass, was grandmother of Pres. John Adams. Mary Alden (born abt. 1638), was living and unmarried in 1688. Priscilla Alden (born abt. 1630), was living and unmarried in 1688. Jonathan Alden (c1632-1697), married Abigail Hallett in 1672 and had 6 children. He died in Duxbury. Rebecca Alden (born abt. 1640), married Thomas Delano in 1677 and had 9 children. She died beween 1696 and 1722. He died in or abt. 1687 in Duxbury. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > John Alden Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1598-1599 Marriage: Priscilla Mullins Children: John Alden Jr (c1626-1701/2), married Elizabeth (Phillips) Everill in 1660 and had 14 children. He was a survivor of the Salem Witch Trials. Elizabeth Alden (1623-1717), married William Pabodie in 1644 in Duxbury and had 13 children. Joseph Alden (c1628-1696/7), married Mary Simmons abt. 1660 and had 7 children. David Alden (born abt. 1642), married Mary Southworth by 1674 and had 6 children. He died between 1718 and 1719. One of his daughters named Prescilla Alden married Samuel Cheeseborough of Stonington, Connecticut. Sarah Alden (born abt. 1634), married Alexander Standish abt. 1660 and had 6 children. She died sometime before her father (bef. 1688). Ruth Alden (c1636-1674), married John Bass in Braintree in 1657/8 and had 7 children. One daughter, Hannah Bass, was grandmother of Pres. John Adams. Mary Alden (born abt. 1638), was living and unmarried in 1688. Priscilla Alden (born abt. 1630), was living and unmarried in 1688. Jonathan Alden (c1632-1697), married Abigail Hallett in 1672 and had 6 children. He died in Duxbury. Rebecca Alden (born abt. 1640), married Thomas Delano in 1677 and had 9 children. She died beween 1696 and 1722. Death: 1687 Duxbury Priscilla (Mullins) Alden Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy John on Wikipedia John on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

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Mary (Prower) Martin was born in 1577 in Billerica, Essex, England. Mary (Prower) Martin Mary (Prower) Martin was born in 1577 in Billerica, Essex, England. She came with the Martin group. They were recruited by Thomas Weston of London Merchant Adventurers. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Mary married 1st to Edward Prower, 2nd to Christopher Martin. Mary was the mother of at least one child. She died at Plymouth between January and March of 1621. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Mary (Prower) Martin Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1577 Marriage: 1st to Edward Prower, 2nd to Christopher Martin Children: Death: 1621 Plymouth Christopher Martin Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Mary on Wikipedia Mary on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

John was born in 1602. He was approximately 18 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. John Crackstone, Jr. John was born in 1602. He was approximately 18 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. He came with his father, the Crackstone group. They were members of the Leiden Congregation from Holland. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact John never married. He has no known descendants. He got lost and froze his feet, resulting in his death. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > John Crackstone, Jr. Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1602 Marriage: Children: Death: 1621 or 1628 Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy John on Wikipedia John on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

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Peter Brown was born in 1600 in Dorking, Surrey, England. He was approximately 20 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Peter Brown Peter Brown was born in 1600 in Dorking, Surrey, England. He was approximately 20 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Peter traveled alone. He was recruited by Thomas Weston of London Merchant Adventurers. He was a Non-Separatist. He was a signer of the Mayflower Compact. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Peter was married. Peter was the father of 4 children. ___ Brown ___ Brown ___ Brown ___ Brown He died in or abt. 1633 in Plymouth. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Peter Brown Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1600 Dorking, Surrey, England Marriage: Martha Children: ___ Brown ___ Brown ___ Brown ___ Brown Death: 1633 Plymouth Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Peter on Wikipedia Peter on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

Henry Sampson was born in 1604 in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England. He was approximately 16 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. Henry Sampson Henry Sampson was born in 1604 in Henlow, Bedfordshire, England. He was approximately 16 years old when he sailed on the Mayflower. He came with the Tilley group, his uncle and aunt, Edward and Ann Tilley. They were members of the Leiden Congregation from Holland. Servant of John Tilley. The Leiden Congregation Group's entry in Bradford's Journal Other people in this group: (Click one for more info) The Voyage The Mayflower Compact Henry married Anna Plummer on Feb. 6, 1636. Henry was the father of 8 children. Stephen Sampson John Sampson James Sampson Caleb Sampson Elizabeth Sampson Hannah Sampson Mary Sampson Dorcas Sampson He died in or abt. 1684-1685 in Duxbury. The First Winter Plymouth Colony < L I S T > Henry Sampson Non-Separatist Separatist Birth: 1604 Henlow, Bedfordshire, England Marriage: Anna Plummer Children: Stephen Sampson John Sampson James Sampson Caleb Sampson Elizabeth Sampson Hannah Sampson Mary Sampson Dorcas Sampson Death: 1684-1685 Duxbury Mayflower Prints on Ebay Mayflower Prints on Amazon Buy it Matted & Framed on FineArtAmerica Download a Printable Certificate on Etsy Henry on Wikipedia Henry on Wikitree Free Mayflower Resources Sources: Your possible Mayflower ancestor, by Frank H. Kasson, 1900 [Link ] CLICK TO HIDE

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Step back in time to the year 1919 in Newark, New Jersey, with Emma Dickinson. Diary of a Emma Dickinson - 1919 READ FOR FREE ONLINE Emma Dickinson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1893. She was the second of nine children born to Harry Dickinson , Hammerman and Ironworker, and his wife, Annie (Robinson) , both natives of England. Harry moved from Pittsburgh after his parents had both died. They moved to Newark, New Jersey, and soon after, in 1913, Annie, died leaving Emma as "sister-mother" to her younger brothers and sisters. In 1919 Emma recorded her days on the pages of her "little book". She was 25 years old and studying to become a nurse, visiting with friends and family, seeing shows in New York City, having fun and caring for her family. Take a step back in time to the life of Emma Dickinson in her own writing, also transcribed for your convenience. Reading Options The entire diary is available on paperback on Amazon . Try a keyword search: Page View Emma Dickinson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 1893. She was the second of nine children born to Harry Dickinson, Hammersmith and Ironworker, and his wife, Annie (Robinson), both natives of England. 001 Page View Emma is the girl holding the doll in this photo, taken around 1900 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Emma's mother, Annie, died in 1913, leaving Emma as "sister-mother" to her younger brothers and sisters. 002 Page View Soon after the family moved to 178 S. Seventh Street, Newark, New Jersey, where in 1919 she recorded her days on the pages of her "little book". She was 25 years old and studying to become a nurse, visiting with friends and family, seeing shows in New York City, having fun and caring for her family. Take a step back in time to the life of Emma Dickinson in her own writing, also transcribed for your convenience. 003 Page View In this my first diary, which I have undertaken to write started out with my twenty-fifth year, a party was given me as a surprise by my brothers and sisters. I hope each day to find a little revelation and at the end that my year shall be spent interestingly. Emma Dickinson, 1919 - This is six years after our mother’s death. 005 Page View Wed., 1/1 Spent morning darning socks and cleaning up. Went to Kearny in afternoon visiting Anna Bond’s new baby after supper. Went to Hallawell in Kearny and sang the evening away. Came home in pouring rain wet to skin. Went to bed about half past ten. Couldn’t sleep for noise of neighbors celebrating. 006 Page View Thurs., 1/2 Up at nine o’clock. Did usual morning duties. At 11:15 had caller by name of Petersons from Butler, NJ. Entertained them till noon. Received Christmas presents from Uncle George. Also a letter from my Belge frere de guerre* saying he had found his family by the 10 of Dec. Spent the rest of the day working hard. (*French for “Belgian Brother of War”) Fri., 1/3 Received a letter from cousin Annie in England. Wrote to Edgar in B&F. Had a honored visitor, cousin Lena from Titusville. Went to Aunty after lunch. Left my guest. Called on Mrs. Little a neighbor for a chat. Returned for my visitor. Brought her home for supper. Then escorted her to the Hudson Tubes*. Spent the evening at home. (*See Appendix A, next image). 007 Page View Sat., 1/4 Cleaned up and went with father to meet Lena in New York for sight seeing up through New York to Grant’s tomb. Saw the fleet on the river, which was a wonderful sight. They returned on Dec. 26, 1918 from foreign water since the Armistice* was signed. Wandered around quite lost in up town NY. Drank hot coffee in bakery. Came back on underground railroad to Newark. Went to moving pictures. Came home, ate supper at 12 o’clock. Went to bed 2 o’clock after talking. (*See Appendix C, following). 007A Page View 007C Page View Sun., 1/5 Slept good last night. Got up at nine. Went to Christian church after breakfast with Lena. Came home and had dinner. Talked all afternoon. MacArthur family came to see Lena. Visitor left at four. Wrote a letter by the light of the hot spot. Fell asleep early. Very cold day today. 008 Page View Mon., 1/6 Cleaned through house from top to bottom. Had supper and went to evening school. The girls were at the house and stayed a while. Went to bed early 10:30. That’s all for the night. Real winter day. Tues., 1/7 Made Ruth flannel petticoat and cleaned up. Went to the Doctors with Mrs. Lewis at 1:30. Shopped down town rest of afternoon. Home at 5:30. Had supper. Called on Mrs. Ward for a chat. Wonderful day today. Retired at 9:30. 009 Page View Wed., 1/8 Started a dress for Ruth today. Had cousin Lizzie call on me in afternoon. Enjoyed a chatty talk. Served coffee and cakes. Stayed in all evening. Father late coming from business. Wet cold day today. Thurs., 1/9 Finished Ruth’s dress and pressed. Ready for wear. Same work as usual. Went to school. Walked home instead of riding as Fred did not show up. Dandy night to blow the cob webs from your brains and give one rosy cheeks. 010 Page View Fri., 1/10 Sewed all day for Ruth. Aunt Lucy and Uncle and Dorothy Lewis came for a visit in the evening. Cold windy night. Sat., 1/11 Had a letter from Uncle George. Regular work for Saturday. Shopped later in afternoon. Called on girls and had a wild time doing stunts at Olives. Spent the night shopping in cold weather. Froze coming home. Started a letter and retired at 12 o’clock. 011 Page View Sun., 1/12 Same as usual. Wrote a letter after dinner. Had a caller. Went to church with Pa and Ruth in evening. Put two hours in study. (Home nursing nite school). Retired at half past eleven. Lovely day today. Had a fake scare – a misdirected telegram. Mon., 1/13 Received most interesting letter from Belgian soldier by first mail. Made a meat and potato pie for supper. Called on Mrs. Ward for a minute. Went to school. Learned the art of making mustard and linseed plasters. Beautiful night with bright moon. 012 Page View Tues., 1/14 Usual work for morning. Elizabeth and Eleanor came for lunch. Went for a walk in afternoon. Lovely day. And went to movie by my lonesome in evening after calling to inquire about Mrs. Lewis. Wrote a letter and went to bed. Wed., 1/15 Laundry did not show up so I had to do the big wash myself. Received letter from Mrs. Walker. Had callers in evening. Went to bed quite tired. Wonderful day today. Dry, cold. Moon so bright it was an enchanting night for a walk. 013 Page View Thurs., 1/16 Usual work for morning. Made a call on friend in hospital and spent rest of afternoon shopping. Came home for supper and went to school later. Had demonstration on testing urine. Had a soda on way home and went to bed at 11:30. Wonderful day. Fri., 1/17 Ironed in morning and partly made Ruth’s dress. Finished all work before retiring. Very tired. Cloudy day today. 014 Page View Sat., 1/18 Up early and made a real mess of pancakes for Pa and Bill. Did the regular Sat. work. Shopped later and went to see Tailor Made Man (comedy). Left the girls enrout home on Central car. Rained in morning but clear in afternoon. Sun., 1/19 Awoke at 4:15 by ringing of door bell. Awaked John to go see and found Edith’s brother asking why she was not home. Edith set all a dance for she stayed with Olive. Elizabeth and family spent the day with us. Papa was feeling quite silly. Proposed have a family reunion, one a month. Wrote out some of my lessons. 015 Page View Mon., 1/20 Washed in morning. Made a cake for supper. The men came home early so we had an early supper. Went to school and learned how to administer. Tues., 1/21 Ironed and mended stockings. Otherwise nothing new. Lovely day. 016 Page View Wed., 1/22 Cleaned up and went shopping in afternoon. Made a visit on Wardy. Nasty, damp day. Thurs., 1/23 Went down town shopping. Played hooky from school for it was a horrible rainy night. Spent evening fooling with W.H., John & Ruth. Wrote a letter then listened to a class day play that Rose was at. Retired at 10:30. 017 Page View Fri., 1/24 Again made a shopping tour. Rather late with Friday cleaning. Cold windy day today. Sat., 1/25 Same as usual. Partly finished dress. Went to movies in the evening to see Micky, very good picture showing as a moral the simple and true over the planning and crafty. 018 Page View Sun., 1/26 Stay in until evening planning laying my side of law down to Pa. Went to DeGroot church and heard a Polish officer speak about this country. Very fine fellow with good morals. Enjoyed the speaker greatly. Mon., 1/27 Part of Monday’s work finished and went to bank in afternoon on business. Went to school and learned the idea of catheterizing. Very good lesson. Came home in Fred’s machine. Lovely day. Received two letters from soldiers in France. 019 Page View Tues., 1/28 Finished Monday’s work. Nothing unusual. Received a letter from Uncle George promising to send me some candy. Hope he is true to his promise. Dull day. Wed., 1/29 Usual work in morning. Went calling in early afternoon with my sewing. Went to visit the Miss Parmer dancing class, which I intend Ruth too. Saw real doll babys. Came home in time for supper and ironed the evening away. Lovely morning with a little snow in afternoon. 020 Page View Thurs., 1/30 Sewed all morning and wrote letter. Went to farewell dance in evening at YWCA in honor of Miss Capen. Walked home with girls. Played hooky from school. Sharp windy day. Fri., 1/31 Made early morning call on Grace L. to know what my lesson was for Thursday night. Stayed for a chat and did a little shopping after which I had lunch and wrote a letter to France. Finished two dresses and went to bed very tired. 021 Page View Sat., 2/1 Same as usual, eat sleep and drunk. Made a hat in afternoon. Washed my hair at night. Kept the children amused and went to bed early remembering I must arise early to go with the girls to New York. Cold windy day. Sun., 2/2 Up and doing my work before going to NY. Met the girls at tubes*. Took the bus up as far as Grants tomb and the wind blew my new hat on the drive. We got off and recovered it and entered the tomb which was wonderful. Went on up to the museum of art and returned home by 6:30. Went with Rose & Grace to organ recital. 022 Page View Mon., 2/3 Received 1st letter since Sept. from my godson telling of his arrival home. Same as usual. Went to school about Ruth and on up to Bellville to offer my sympathy to Bell upon to death of her baby. Saw Eleanor and Elizabeth. Went for a walk. Coming home in time for supper and went to school. Taking as a topic The Generating Organs. Very interesting. Came home with Edith. Lovely clear day. Tues., 2/4 Usual work. Nothing very interesting. Ironed a while and sewed. Lovely day. 023 Page View Wed., 2/5 Took Ruth in town for her photo. Went to dancing school and called at Mrs. Day’s and had supper. Stayed and chatted all evening. Arrived home rather late. Retired at 11:30. Cloudy day. Thurs., 2/6 Sewed in morning. Went with Ruth for new coat and found first one to suit. Came home in time for supper and went to school. Our lesson was on maternity. Most interesting lesson on first aid. Hate to miss one lesson. Fair day. 024 Page View Fri., 2/7 Worked hard all day. Very tired but had been invited to Miss D. Parmer reception with Ruth. The sweetest and dearest little children ever seen just like dolls. Came home at 12:30 after standing the whole performance. Rather cloudy today. Sat., 2/8 Baked pies and cleared up. Went to see “A Cure for Curables” which was really funny. Good laugh in such as that. Came home, read the news and retired very tired. Snowed tonight. 025 Page View Sun., 2/9 Had visitors in afternoon who stayed the evening. Spent the whole day at home. Started a letter to ma filleul de guerre* but did not finish. Retired early. Was awakened by the bright moon shining in my eyes. I talked silently to Mr. Moon till I fell asleep. One beautiful day. Never had but one real cold day all winter. (*French for “godson of war”) Mon., 2/10 Same as usual. Off to school at evening. Learning the feeding of the infant. Very good lesson. Walked part way home when Fred and machine came along but I walked the rest of way with the girls. Rather cold day today. 026 Page View Tues., 2/11 Nothing exciting. Home all evening. Was to have gone to Sons St. George Concert and Ball but was rather tired. Wed., 2/12 Received a most interesting letter from an only soldier cousin and felt as though I had found a real cousin. Called on Kellet’s at evening taking along my letter from my new found cousin. Elizabeth and family came as it was a holiday. Wonderful day. 027 Page View Thurs., 2/13 Wrote a letter to Joe. Sent Valentines. Same as usual. School all by myself at evening but lesson was fine and cheered my spirits even though it was a nasty drissling rain falling. Wondered tonight if ever I could be of great service to suffering humanity. Should love to be a maternity nurse. Life stretches out for me. Fri., 2/14 Received sad news about Uncle Sam’s death. Received a letter from big Ben saying he hoped to return to U.S. I was wondering if I would really enjoy being away from my home and not get homesick if I would lucky enough to go [to] Europe. Received a Valentine was very happy. Had to go to bank and get Pa ready to go to Pittsburgh at night. Rainy day today. 028 Page View Sat., 2/15 Work as usual but had trying time with children for they were all home and the fun begins. Made a cake and went to town with Olive, burned all around town and went to show later without supper but filled up on chocolate candy. Rain today. Sun., 2/16 Lazy heads no dinner today. Don’t have to cook meat since Pa is away. Played pussy cat and lounged on the floor before the hot spot and read the book “To Have and to Hold”. After reading it, I wondered if there were such men in the world as the leading character in the novel. Never went to church all day. Naughty child. Windy day. 029 Page View Mon., 2/17 Washed all day. Very busy woman. Went to school in Fred’s machine. Also returned so. Reviewed all lessons and listened to a milk demonstration. Not so interesting as before. Beautiful day, sun up and shining. Tues., 2/18 Had several visitors while I was out. Father came home from Pitts. to tell me a great lot of news about all my friends. Also the sudden marriage of Miss Lewis which makes me feel as though Beat. and I were getting far behind but time will tell. I am delighted with my new cousin, Jack King. Received a letter from Uncle Geo and went visiting with Ruth in afternoon. 030 Page View Wed., 2/19 Same as usual. Went calling on friends with the girls in evening. Had a pleasant evening. Very cold windy night. Thurs., 2/20 Was going to study my lessons for the first time when a lady friend called and I had to forget my studys. Lesson that evening in school was the ear. Had I had known I should have gone to my club banquet. Had to even go to school alone. 031 Page View Fri., 2/21 Worked hard today. Otherwise nothing new. One beautiful day for Feb. Sat., 2/22 Washington’s birthday which is a holiday so I took the day off and went calling meeting a real live soldier who had fought and won his colors. Finished up the day in shopping with Olive. Horrid wet rainy night. 032 Page View Sun., 2/23 Sunday here again and nothing exciting happened. Went to see Aunty in afternoon after her return from Pitts. Finished the day reading a book until bed time. Mon., 2/24 Mended in morning. Went shopping in afternoon and went to school at night. Lesson very instructive. Fred came for us. Beautiful day. 033 Page View Tues., 2/25 Put in a real hard day. I wish I could have heart enough to go and try my hand at a real job so I could made real money for I will never be able to take all the trips I dream about. I shall still hope even though I am only a poor girl. Wed., 2/26 Up early. Did not rest well last night. Went for a stroll in afternoon with Ruth to dancing school and arrived home in time for supper. 034 Page View Thurs., 2/27 Had a caller in afternoon. I begin to shiver when thinking of our examination. We had stiff lesson and listened to the pump of heart through a stethoscope. Very interesting the lesson was on the senses. Walked home tonight for a change. Fri., 2/28 Beautiful day and the evening begins to be shorter. Makes me think of the days when I went to business. Went to the girls houses and had a silly time. All was in high spirits. Feasted on fudge and bananas. Came home about 10:30. 035 Page View Sat., 3/1 March did not come in like a roaring lion came in with April showers. Went shopping in afternoon and finished up at the movies. Made a date for Sunday. Sun., 3/2 Some day. Had to get dinner all by myself while Pa studied the ponys. Went to keep my date in afternoon. Called at E. Ferr. No one home so we climb in window and made our supper and hid the cut glass and came home early and wrote off a few lessons. 036 Page View Mon., 3/3 Same as usual. Nothing new. Went to school and debated on several subjects. Coming home Grace and I walked. She laying the law down about the men calling them babys. Several things hit right but several did not so I let her have her way. Later years will prove if her theory is right or wrong. Tues., 3/4 Worked as usual. Nothing worth while writing about. Only wrote one letter to France today. 037 Page View Wed., 3/5 Went calling in afternoon. Day turned out rather showery. I am feeling rather neglected not receiving any mail from all my friends. Thurs., 3/6 Ironed and sewed today. Wrote one letter and feel rather happy over copying my 1st year works for school. Turned in all the back lessons. I wonder if I can get all the good points up in my head. 038 Page View Fri., 3/7 Worked extra hard today. Have not received any mail yet. Lovely day. Sat., 3/8 Bought new hat today while out shopping with Aunt Lucy. Real chatty talk we had about my, the new intended soninlaw. 039 Page View Sun., 3/9 Up late as usual. Went calling with Ruth in afternoon, not returning until after church. Everything begins to go dry. Nothing real exciting. Windy day. Mon., 3/10 Bandaging at school tonight and real interesting. Had callers all evening. 040 Page View Tues., 3/11 [No entry] Wed., 3/12 Went to dancing school with Ruth today and took little Eleanor who was so happy seeing the children dance. Had a caller this evening. 041 Page View Thurs., 3/13 Had company for supper. Had to rush off to school and we heard a lesson on the throat. Fri., 3/14 Forgot all week to write in you little book but really no excitement for a week. No mail to speak of. But we really had snow the first worth while talking about all winter. 042 Page View Sat., 3/15 Spent all the day at home. Horrid rainy day drissiling. After work was done I spent the rest of the day sewing for Ruth. Must get all sewing done now for one’s time becomes very valuable as they climb along in years and we have no time to waste. Sun., 3/16 Another day spent at home with my family. I will look back in years to come and think of my little family who looked to me as their standby and sister ideal. Spent all evening writing lessons out. Coming near exam time and Emma has played hooky from her studys. 043 Page View Mon., 3/17 Went shopping and calling today. No cars running so could not go far. Spent quite some money. Off to school tonight and plans are being made to send our class into the hospital for a day Sat. afternoon and Sun. morning. I wonder how long we will stick it out. Rain in morning but clear this afternoon. Tues., 3/18 Oh you blue Tues. Just like April. Made two dates for this week. A minstrel and show called Maytime sounds interesting. Worked hard today. 044 Page View Wed., 3/19 Horrid day for going out. Took Ruth to dancing school. I wish I could study with jest but such a day I would rather sleep. Horrid night to go to the minstrel but we got there. Pretty good show but all Jews so therefore gentiles were out of place. Thurs., 3/20 Stayed home all day ironing. Off to school at night. Lesson was Cooking for Convalescents. Also today, Elizabeth is married five years. I begin to think I am getting old but still I can not see myself a married person. I was meant to do other work and be free. Lovely day today. 045 Page View Fri., 3/21 Friday was a spring day. The robins were singing and trying to tell us we are to be happy. Also I had mail from Germany. I am looking forward for some news from the rest of my soldier friends in Europe. Finished the day at the theatre. Very good indeed. Good moral. Sat., 3/22 Nothing new. Letter from Uncle George. 046 Page View Sun., 3/23 Up as usual rather late. Had company early and several callers before the day was out. Stayed in all day. Lovely spring weather. Mon., 3/24 Off to school tonight. Otherwise same old routine. Beautiful day. 047 Page View Tues., 3/25 Worked hard today and shopped later in afternoon. Big parade in NY. I should like to see but oh the crowd. Went out for a walk with my chum and ended up at the movies. Perfect day. Robins singing. Wed., 3/26 Sewed a little today. Went calling in Kearny with Ruth. Rather cloudy. 048 Page View Thurs., 3/27 Horrid day. Showered. Elizabeth and family spent all the day here. Received a letter from Syracuse reminding me of old times. Went to school in pouring rain. All alone. Fri., 3/28 Oh you winter day, the snow 4 inches deep and wind blowing. Worked hard and finished copying some 1st year work. Looking forward to the hospital on Sunday. Received one of my baby books from the government. 049 Page View Sat., 3/29 Still we have a real march day. Had the class picture taken with caps, kerchief and apron. Really one would think we were the real thing. Let me hope we shall be worthy of this picture. Shopped the rest of the day. Bought a pair of nice looking pumps. Sun., 3/30 Up early and over to the hospital. It has been a day never to be forgotten. Saw a fetal four month old. One shivers at the wonderful life yet marvels at the beauty. I think I may take to the real nursing but oh my they let you try your hand out at cleaning first. But I am no slacker so I cannot kick. I like the nurses although I was a little sassy to one who thought I suppose could impose. Many questions I will ask next week. 050 Page View Mon., 3/31 Not able to sleep well last night in thinking of my 1st day in hospital. Out very late too but worked same as usual and had a caller in afternoon. Off to school alone tonight but were shown the different way to test the blood and take cultures. Cox came in with an old women’s tale. Tues., 4/1 Not fooled once. Worked really hard today. Had a caller in afternoon and then went walking. Oh I am so tired. I had much rather enjoyed a good sleep. Spent the evening sewing and enjoyed the family conversation. Each time we are all together it makes a bright mark in my memory. 051 Page View Wed., 4/2 Down and out today. Rose helped with the biggest part of work while I finished Ruth’s dress. Spent the evening quietly wondering if I should be in the right to go in for a life profession by training in hospital. It would mean that the children must sacrifice their little sister mother. I shall wait and leave it in better hands for I know I will be guided right. Thurs., 4/3 Off to school tonight after hard work all day. 052 Page View Fri., 4/4 Hard day again today. Went sporting with Olive in evening. Sat., 4/5 Off to hospital today. Saw bed bath and a few other stunts. Had supper at nurse’s home and went to a show at evening. Cloudy day. 053 Page View Sun., 4/6 Cloudy in morning. Off to hospital until one o’clock. Nothing new learned today. Had dinner with our girls at nurse’s home. Spent the rest of the day entertaining. Lovely day turned out. Heard a French Chaplin tonight speak on the Protestant Church of France. Very interesting. His name is Albert Leo Of the blue devils of France. Arrived March 30. Mon., 4/7 No mail today. Exam tonight. I passed with my little stunt. I surely will miss my school. This is the last week. 054 Page View Tues., 4/8 Sewed a little today. Otherwise nothing extra. At evening there was a big fire and I made believe I was a kid again and ran all the way with my grandfrere* to see the grand blaze. Dropped in to see Kellets on the way home and did not get back again till ten o’clock. (*French for “big brother”, referring to her younger brother, W.H., the elder of her two brothers). Wed., 4/9 Worked dogon hard today. Besides making two family size pies. Must get busy this week for Easter will soon be here and oh the Easter parade that I usually take part in but always with old duds. 055 Page View Thurs., 4/10 Busy Easter shopping with Ruth but feel rather anxious to be home and study for this our last evening for school. Just returned from class feeling rather proud of my diploma. 1st I have ever owned now I shall try and earn it in the hospital. I shall miss class but I need the time for I am way behind in work and visits now. I shall endeavor to catch up. Received the photograph tonight. Fri., 4/11 Worked hard today but otherwise no new excitement. 056 Page View Sat., 4/12 Today I had to hurry over to the hospital. In my hurry I cut my fingers so I could not go to a new ward. Gave a bed bath today and read several charts. Spent the evening taking a pleasant walk. Had supper at nurse’s home. Sun., 4/13 Oh dear I have to hurry so to get to on duty at 9:45. Same old job but I watched an eragation. Have not quite got the temperature fixed in my head but otherwise I have got the idea. Combed several patient’s hair and went off duty at 12:30. Had dinner at nurse’s home and went to Kearny to spend the rest of the day. 057 Page View Mon., 4/14 Lazy today. Went visiting in afternoon. Received two most interesting letters today. Beatrice came for me to go along to North End Terr. at evening spent a pleasant evening visiting The Martha Washington Store* on our journey home. (*See Appendix B, below). Tues., 4/15 Nothing to comment upon. Only the horrid weather so I will not say more. 058 Page View Wed., 4/16 Worked hard today. Children have off and it means extra talking. They look sideways at one another and then start to quarrel. Still it rains. Thurs., 4/17 Went shopping and calling at the same time. Lovely day and one spirits fee height. The 115 Veterans arrived in NY today. I wish one would pay me a petit visit. Went with intentions of going to YW but decided to see the girls instead. Had a jolly time and came home quite late. 059 Page View Fri., 4/18 Had to work today little book. Baked for Easter Sunday. Expect my petit niece down and she wants to have me all to herself so I must not work. Also intend to be off to hospital tomorrow. P.S. Little niece is Eleanor Sat., 4/19 A pleasant surprise received a letter from Belge. Yes little book it has an ideal day. I hurried this morning so to get to the hospital on time. Uncle came & had lunch with us. Now my 1st job in the same ward was a bath to one patient while I felt rather shaky of touching but as a soldier would say, I am here to do as I am ordered. Saw two unpleasant dressings did not faint. No soft spots to fall upon. 060 Page View Sun., 4/20 Easter I went to church instead of hospital. Lovely day. MacArthur family came down in the afternoon & we all were home. A sweet remembrance. Father placed the risen flowers on the graves of our beloved absent. Happily we sang our few songs to pass the evening away. Mon., 4/21 I had hoped, little book, to receive from other of my friends in Belge a letter but not so. Called on Mrs. Little & had a chat. Served the rest of day. 061 Page View Tues., 4/22 Nothing worth noting today. Spent the evening with Olive. Had callers while about but they will have to come again, since they did not notify me. Wed., 4/23 Little book I have tried to sew & make many things by today but very slow. I am afraid I can never be a dressmaker but only wish I will make a success of one thing in life. 062 Page View Thurs., 4/24 Received a letter from George Picot this morning. Went into the city this afternoon & had my supper at Y.W. spending the whole evening which passed pleasantly came home rather late with the girls. Thinking how wonderful it is to be healthy & young. Just now no cares to worry one & take each little task as it comes. Fri., 4/25 Worked hard today for again tomorrow I must report at the hospital. Wrote a couple of letters to old friends. Up to date I do not owe one letter. Just one of my best points. 063 Page View Sat., 4/26 Rather a busy day today dead tired to-night but nevertheless did my Sat. Shopping with Olive but never arrived at the picture show as expected but spent the evening with Olive. Sun., 4/27 Hard work pulling myself out of bed and spent a thrilling day watched Dr Young give a stomach wash to a colored woman who died while this was being done so I therefore saw the first person pass. I then helped my nurse get her ready for the undertaker. I am rather brave I think for I never cringed. Spent the rest of the evening at church. 064 Page View Mon., 4/28 Went visiting after my work and talked and sewed in the hope of having my dress finished for next Sunday. Spent the evening at home. Tues., 4/29 Today is William & Lucy’s birthday which we have the vacant chair yet we still have her memory & we had the candle on the cake for Lucy & William for she is always like a little candle burning in the night. W.H. was happy over his 20 birthday a little memory sweet to remember. The Big V Parade today of which I watched. Wonderful were some of our soldier boys on horseback. Bought Lill’s wedding present. 065 Page View Wed., 4/30 Nothing very interesting to note. Took Ruth to dancing class in afternoon. Went for a walk in evening with ma chere ami* finished the day at the movies. (*French for “my dear friend”). Thurs., 5/1 1st thing this morning received a letter. Busy sewing when my petite niece & her mother came. (Eleanor). Horrid rainy day today. Just six years ago was a wonderful day but that was the saddest of our lives for we lost our one great companion, our Mother, yet her memory is always with us, gentle & sweet. 066 Page View Fri., 5/2 Friday means hard work. Getting done for Saturday . Spent a most pleasant evening with the girls over at Edith’s house. Met quite a few new young people, but it is our more sweet memory of which to remember in the years to come. Sat., 5/3 Nothing very much worth while to record for this morning. Spent the afternoon in the same ward hard work two big baths but nothing new learned. Spent the evening at home. 067 Page View Sun., 5/4 Played absent from hospital this morning. Took Ruth to the park in afternoon after visiting a sick friend. Quite tired out tonight. Mon., 5/5 Wrote a letter first thing received an invitation for Bea. Shower. Sewed the rest of the day. At evening one of W.H. soldier friend who has just come home came to call on us. Found William’s family amiable. Said he would call again soon. 068 Page View Tues., 5/6 1st thing this morning received a letter from one of our playmates of childhood days who is now in the Army in France. Also a returned letter from ma petite frère*. Girls called upon me & we had a crazy time as usual. (*French for my little brother). Wed., 5/7 Shopped in town but otherwise nothing worth recording. Today we read of the giving of the peace treaty to the Germans. Also the anniversary of the Lusitania. 069 Page View Thurs., 5/8 All down town again to buy Bea. shower present which I picked with care. Had a great time at the shower all my friends telling me that I should receive the next shower which of course struck me rather funny but sounded well. Fri., 5/9 Dark Friday & I waited all week for the laundry which never came so I had to get busy. Spent the evening at home. 070 Page View Sat., 5/10 Hurried with my work but I decided not to go to the hospital today. So now I must make up three missed periods. Stayed at home all the whole of day as it was horrid rainy day. Almost finished two dresses. Sun., 5/11 Off early to the hospital & was transferred to the children’s ward which was not quite so interesting. Saw a little colored child with 3d degree burn which of course made my heart ache but one must be almost heartless. Saw the girls in the afternoon & spend the evening at home. 071 Page View Mon., 5/12 Monday & busy day. Received two letters this morning. Received a caller in afternoon & two in the evening, enjoyed my callers. And went to bed very tired. Made a date for Tuesday. Tues., 5/13 Up & at work early washed all the curtains & the rest of blankets beside my big wash quite happy over the big day I put in. Elizabeth came in afternoon for me to help with a dress but I was not able to finish it. Had other callers in afternoon and went for a short walk in evening. 072 Page View Wed., 5/14 Never worked harder in my life before but got all the curtains done for fall so I can rest. Went with Ed to see Olive in a India play she considered herself of the higher cast & was in man’s garb. It was a scream for she is a game sport. Arrived home rather late but had to read my papers. Slept as sound as a log. Thurs., 5/15 Hurried my work & went visiting Mrs. Lewis in afternoon. Spent the evening at home. 073 Page View Fri., 5/16 Such a busy day so tired I can hardly walk but I had to go to our club dance & do my little bit. Also found three new members for the club & met quite a few new persons. Sat., 5/17 Cleaned some more but this time I jollied my pere and frère* in helping me. Finished my work so late that I never arrived over at the hospital. Went to take my bath & gave Ruth her’s but could hardly keep awake long enough to mend Julie’s stocking. Horrid rainy day. (*French mixed with English meaning “father and brother”). 074 Page View Sun., 5/18 Did not sleep well being so tired but up extra early for my task at hospital. Put in the man’s ward today. Also saw two dressings. Also had chance to see several soldiers who were not wise & are now where they must stay for a while. Spent the afternoon visiting friends in a most wonderful house. Enjoyed the afternoon greatly. Mon., 5/19 So happy this morning by 1st mail to hear from my godson also a photo from his little girl who is a charming little girl. Every bit as nice as her father. Spent the evening at home. 075 Page View Tues., 5/20 Wrote a letter and served a little for Ruth. Horrid rainy day. Called on cousin Elizabeth & Noah. Dropped in to see Olive at 10:30. Arrived home at 11:30. Wed., 5/21 Worked on Ruth’s reception dress and went to the minstrel in the evening in pouring rain. Saw the girls. 076 Page View Thurs., 5/22 Worked hard today finishing Ruth’s evening dress. Edith came in the evening & we had a chatty time. Fri., 5/23 House cleaned the hall & parlor. So glad to get that far. Went to the great reception to see for the first of ma soeur* in la charming role of a dancer with really low waist. Father was with us. Came home at one o’clock. (*French for “my sister”). 077 Page View Sat., 5/24 Did not report for duty today but stayed home helping Papa paper the hall. Went to movies in evening with Jack. Sun., 5/25 Up early & off on duty, but in the dirty ward. Only bathed one baby & fed one. Made a couple of beds but saw no real interesting thing. Miss Sharp called on me while I was at church but still I had time to spend with her before she returned to the house. 078 Page View Mon., 5/26 No real exciting thing happened. Cut out dress for Rose. Hope to finish in for Decoration day so she can take it to the shore. Feel rather lonesome since Olive went away. Tues., 5/27 Spent the day doing odd jobs. Called upon Edith in evening & sewed. Had a card from Jack & Lena from Canada. I guess I shall have to pay a visit to the North soon. 079 Page View Wed., 5/28 Nothing worth recording today. Went to dancing class with Ruth & met a friend. Spent evening making Rose’s dress. Thurs., 5/29 Finished dress first. Received two letters. One most laughable & the other the same as usual. Read about smallpox breaking out in hospital so I shall stay away this week so I will not receive a trademark. 080 Page View Fri., 5/30 Decoration day & I stayed at home with my dad & petite frère and soeur*. The other two went away, the wonderful years to them are these. Went to movies in the evening. Hardest work today was letter writing. Little bro John, sister Ruth. (*French for “little brother and sister”). Sat., 5/31 Put in hard day today. Dad made us a garden. I thought a day will come when he will not be here to cheer our days for we would so miss him. Had company at evening & went to moving pictures. 081 Page View Sun., 6/1 Rather busy today for no help handy. Made two cases & fixed things ready. Had three chaps call before afternoon. Went to North End Terrace but no one home so visited old Mr. MacArthur. Came home & entertained Earl Dietz. Mon., 6/2 Worked hard today even though I was the hottest so far. Had to serve a icy cold supper. Went to Avenue with Edith & took a petite stroll. Came home rather late & slept very little for the heat. 082 Page View Tues., 6/3 Hot day, so hot one felt uncomfortable. Finished my ironing & a little mending. Went in town to meet Edith for the show. The title was “The Woman Though Gavest Me”. From there we went to the library for books but could not get the one wished, went to Y.W.C.A. & walked back to Olive’s. Sat talking of her trip in the country. A pressing invitation Gladys sent me for to visit. Wed., 6/4 Made a hat today & cleaned up. 083 Page View Thurs., 6/5 Cleaned all through house and finished quite early. Which enabled me to finish up task from yesterday. Wrote to MacArthur family asking them to come to house for father’s birthday. Fri., 6/6 Received a letter first off this morning. Mended about twenty five pairs of socks. Had a phone call & then started to prepare dad’s pudding. Spent the day as another milestone in dad’s life as pleasant as we can make it for him which he can remember as the years pass & we become separated from our little band of love. 084 Page View Sat., 6/7 Nothing new happened stayed in until afternoon where I went shopping in hotness. Called upon Miss Sharp. And then came home & waited until my charges all came before entering the house. Washed my apron expected to go to hospital but over night it rained so I had to miss my morn at hospital. Sun., 6/8 Oh Sunday, what a weary day but nevertheless it did not prevent me from going out visiting with my friend. Received some pretty roses. Ran into a jitney bus going but since there were no one hurt they did not need first aid. 085 Page View Mon., 6/9 Blue Monday. I was quite unhappy on such days as these but I am grateful & must not complain since I am not laid up in a hospital. Found a coat lining & started to make it into a jacket. Here is hoping I succeed. Called on Olive & Ed. Came in unexpected. Saw photographs of our crowd which were good. Tues., 6/10 Still working on the jacket. Finished Ruth’s dress & started Dot’s. Received a letter from Uncle George which was overdue. I am behind two letters so I am falling away from my good habit. 086 Page View Wed., 6/11 A little wash. I played over today & sent the big away. Cleaned up a little & read one story. Long day since I indulged in a story. Also heard great news. Mr. John Polite has arrived in U.S. I can almost hear wedding bells. Thurs., 6/12 I wonder when peace ever will be signed. Spent the day ironing. Cousin Elizabeth came to call on me & I kept on ironing but stopped long enough to have a cup of tea & cake. Spent the evening at Olives with the happy bachelor girls. Received two invitations for tomorrow night but will not accept. A good laugh. 087 Page View Fri., 6/13 Worked hard today. Finished ironing & cleaned up so I may go to hospital tomorrow. Went with daddy to the store to change a waist. First time in my life I have had to take dad alone to see fair play done, satisfied with a georgette rather unusual for me. Finished the night at the movies. Sat., 6/14 Hurried this morning & got kitchen done & bathed Ruth after cooking dinner arrived at hospital on time only to find one of our class & no one to send us to wards. I was just as happy for I took French leave* and went in Ward 5 with my dear of a friend Miss Sharp. Met one of the doctors & a great many patients who were happy to see a new face. Helped make & apply linseed plasters. Like the ward very much. Spent the rest of night home. (*Term meaning “left without permission or secretly”). 088 Page View Sun., 6/15 Off to church since it is Children’s day. Met with my cousin-to-be who has just arrived from France. Beatrice was all smiles. Went calling in afternoon & sat planning what sort of a chance we can make for summer. Wish to do something daring but one can not face the dangers where we should like to go by ourselves. But we’ll wait & see. By July 1st. Had visitors. Mon., 6/16 Alcoat* & Brown, visitors of the air. Good news, the airship safely landed. Spent morning sewing. Called upon a new made friend in afternoon who came from the west. I think I shall like her very much. Olive & I went to the show in evening but on the way we had to pass Beatrice who was on the way to visit me, but my date was made and could not be broken. MacArthur family came while I was out also. (*See Appendix D, below). 089 Page View Tues., 6/17 Started the day with a smile by washing. Finished the day sewing, very much like work for I intend to collect fees for the making of this dress. Feel rather lonely, no one has wrote to me for over a week. Had ice cream & went to bed. My family all at home this evening. Wed., 6/18 Almost finished two dresses besides ironing. Went for a call on Miss Sharp at nurse’s home. Met several nurses enjoyed quite a chat. Came home to find Ed waiting for me. Had ice cream after taking a walk. Retired at 10:30. 090 Page View Thurs., 6/19 By 1st mail received invitation to Beatrice linen shower. Sewed all day. Carl came to visit us in evening. Enjoyed the evening. Papa came home with strawberries which I had to taste before retiring. Fri., 6/20 Worked hard today. Cleaned the house. Called on Aunty who informed me of my cousin’s near approaching wedding. Another new cousin to be this year. Came home finished a little sewing. Retired early. 091 Page View Sat., 6/21 Off to town early calling at nurse’s home & Mrs. Lewis first. Met several friends in the city & spent quite some money for Pa, besides transacting his business. Arrived home at 2:30. Worked out a little sewing, took a nap & went over to the girls in evening after doing more shopping for Sunday dinner. Sun., 6/22 Played hooky from hospital. Went for a stroll with the crowd in Branch Brook. Coming home rather lame with sore heels besides tired. Made supper for pa & Ruth who was in the country. Ruth bringing me a bouquet of flowers. Hurried off to church in evening with Olive. Went to bed dead tired. 092 Page View Mon., 6/23 First mail received two cards from ma chere ami de la Beligine*. A great surprise most agreeable. Miss Sharp called on me & we chatted. Rather lazy the rest of day. (*French for “my dear friend of the Beligine”, perhaps Belgium?) Tues., 6/24 Miss Beatrice came to tell me about her planned wedding for next month. Quite happy over the coming advent. Took a stroll with her so she could talk of her plans. Life will soon be settled for her there. Her task will begin. 093 Page View Wed., 6/25 Bad account in paper of one of the girls who has a horseback honeymoon. Ate a queer breakfast this morning. Went down town in afternoon after lounging around. Bought Beat’s wedding present, called for supper at Elizabeth’s, came home by way of Olive’s, taking her a letter with good news. Called on Ed, wanting to sell her a satin shirt. She will come & look it over tomorrow. Thurs., 6/26 Today had one of my great desires fulfilled, for our family went to John’s graduation. Only one left more to graduate & then my task will be complete as far as the beginning of their education goes for they must work the rest out for themselves. John took part in everything to perfection & we are happy to watch him receive his merit. Elizabeth & her family all were there. There is little Lucy & Pearl missing since the last graduation in our family. One day to be well remembered. 094 Page View Fri., 6/27 Nothing very much to speak of today. A horrid rainy day. Sat., 6/28 The great day of the peace signing which brings to close the end of the great world war. During this war I have made friends of the other countries, been able to study their ways & found out they are just the same as we. Hoping someday to meet all of my amis of the grand guerre*. Went to Bea shower today. A lucky fille**. Finished the day at movies after having tea with the Kellett family. (*French for “friends of the great war”. **French for “girl”). 095 Page View Sun., 6/29 One of the quietest Sundays in a long while. Stayed home with pa all day, not even going to church. Plenty time to think of what should like to do & where I should love to travel. Hoping my dreams will someday come true. I feel as though I should love to don wings & fly so I could visit many places & friends in short time & return quick to my little charge that will always be my constant responsibility. Mon., 6/30 John Barlycorn died hard tonight. Was real lazy this morning. Received mail in bed but since it was a French letter for Ruth I had to endeavor to read it which I did to my great happiness. Cousin Eli came in afternoon & I sat & sewed while gossiping. Spent all day home. Tonight is the death of old man Barlycorn. He died hard. Big wake held. (*See Appendix E, below). 096 Page View Tues., 7/1 Had early visitor this morning. Did my wash & gave two umbrellas to be fixed to a down & out fellow who put me in mind of Uncle George & I had to chat awhile with him for he looked to be friendless & one can give a cheering word to one of those down but not outs. Sold my white silk skirt to Miss Greely. So glad I will not have to wear it. Uncle called this evening. Made a gray skirt over for myself. Wed., 7/2 Real hot day. Did real days work, besides sewing. Went to see Olive (at) 8:30. Ate candy and talked until 10:30, coming home but too hot to sleep. Tossed and turned and walked around until I could drop off to sleep. Hazel promised to take Ruth to the playground with her. Planned to go to the Y.W.CA. to see for the 4th. 097 Page View Thurs., 7/3 Early with Ruth off to playgrounds. Rather quiet around here with both Ruth and Rose not home. Y.W.C.A. this evening, saw all the girls and sang old songs by a ukulele coming home. All the way to Olive's and tried to find a place to go for the 4th - real heat tonight. Fri., 7/4 Oh dear, it is H-O-T. I was glad the girls had enough sense to stay at home where I stayed. Too hot to eat, sleep or live. Olive came at night but believe me, little book, it was too hot for me to dress for the show. Went to bed tired but could not sleep. Ruth came home a worn nerve-wracked child. 098 Page View Sat., 7/5 Too hot to think. Almost wish we did not exist. Did my work and took Ruth to Doctor's who said she has what I know quite suddenly. Her nerves are gone over. Called at 316 So. 11th St. Went shopping with Rose since there was a big fire. Of course I had to be in the crowd. Sun., 7/6 Very dull today so I stayed in all day. A relief we have from the heat. 099 Page View Mon., 7/7 Washed today. Going over to Olive's at night. Took wash and came home. Looking forward to Eleanor's party tomorrow. Tues., 7/8 Dad burnt his eye today. Yes a telephone message to tell us all to come to Eleanor's party. Dad to leave. Olive serving in the house alone. Received a letter from Aunty, who seems to think I am doing wrong in thinking of a independent way for myself. President Wilson came home for good. 100 Page View Wed., 7/9 Ruth is a little better today. Ironed after cleaning and mended all the stockings. Thanks goodness Olive came wishing me to go to the movies but I am too busy. Made a date for tomorrow. Not sure of our destination so will say no more tonight. I am lonesome for letters. Only 26 pairs of socks. Thurs., 7/10 At this date, I weigh 120 pounds. Spent the day at Asbury Park. It showered so much after getting there that we were forced to seek shelter. But nevertheless I enjoyed watching the big breakers which gives me an inspiration and I love, oh how much, the great ocean. Others may enjoy the sport of dancing but I love the works of the maker’s hands. There is something wonderful always to be found. Olive was good company and we acted like children for we have yet to make up our childhood which we have missed. 101 Page View Fri., 7/11 Spent morning patching and cleaning. Went with our crowd to woods for berries. Enjoyed it wonderfully for the flowers were blooming, everything was happy and gay. Home in time for supper. Finished evening at home. Nice and cool. No mail in a long time. I wonder where all my amis* are. Great airship started back to England yesterday. Today they reached Asaro. (*French for “friends”). Sat., 7/12 Spent day at home. Going shopping in evening. 102 Page View Sun., 7/13 Had quite a busy jour*. George Pecot came for dinner and we enjoyed a chat about England and France. Mr. & Mrs. Lewis came in afternoon, staying until 9 o'clock and the girls came for a walk. (*French for “day”). Mon., 7/14 Had day of work, received my ever faithful P.C.* from la filleul**, poor chap, he seems rather long translating my letter but no doubt he will do it some day. (*P.C. is postcard. **French for "godchild"). 103 Page View Tues., 7/15 Went over to 363 Eleventh Street to deliver present for Beatrice. Otherwise, no new word. Was asked to help with the rough work of the wedding, honorable. Finished up at movies. Wed., 7/16 Worked rather hard today. Rose went to Bamb. so I had to break my date to call on Mrs. Lewis. They called again to see what was wrong. So silly. Pa and Ruth went to movies. Am still thinking of taking a trip from the crowd for a while, for we are getting too much on one another’s nerves. 104 Page View Thurs., 7/17 Miss Sharp called upon me early. We had a great chat. Dot came in evening to learn to sew. I likewise did a little extra work. Cousin Lizzie again called for a chat. We have great heart to heart talks, she expressing her life long trials and I taking a lesson from all. Thurs., 7/18 Horrid, rainy days, poured life, a cloud burst. Wanted to go down town but prolonged it until afternoon so I made a dress in the morning and went down with Olive for a trip around town and a show. Coming home rather late, still raining. Made our supper of the same as alway, peppermint, chocolates and pop corn. We always enjoy our days together. 105 Page View Fri., 7/19 Oh horrid day that was not my choice. Worked darn hard all day until 2 o'clock and then took my bath, washed my hair, part made a dress and went over to Eleventh St. Saw Miss Bea and John Polite, who tried to be amiable. Helna dared me to go to market for bargains. Never again. It poured. I only saved 28 cents and got my suit ruined. More work. Came home in a jitny so as to save 2 cents. Some great German trip. Sun., 7/20 Rained all day. Made two pies out of the apples and berries which were very good. Elizabeth and Eleanor came in afternoon. Helna called to find out how I made out after my soaking. Read a couple of stories and went to bed but could not sleep sound. 106 Page View Mon., 7/21 Still it rains. I think it looks like the forty days of rain. The days are so blue that one becomes that way too. Aunt Lucy and Lizzie came this morning. Went for a visit to Mrs. Day coming home rather late after drinking coffee and eating cake. Olive came in my absence, making a date for me tomorrow. Tues., 7/22 One week and one day it has rained. Went down town on business well covered so as not to get soaked but had to remove my overcoat. Went right to Aunty's to do my bit but there was really nothing to do. Called to see Olive tonight and chatted about how we just missed one another in the pouring rain. 107 Page View Wed., 7/23 One of my busy days over again to help at 363 Eleventh St. coming home in time to get supper and get my family and myself ready for Miss Beatrice's wedding, which was very sweet. She made a happy, pretty bride. Had a jolly good time serving the eats of which the minister was quite worried over my hard work. Met two new friends. Thurs., 7/24 Rose 18th birthday. Thank goodness it cleared up yesterday for the great day. It is bright and sunny today and I am in the garden hanging out the clothes when Mrs. Knight called to see us after coming home from France, kindly bringing me a German war cross. Olive and I went for a wild walk ending at Y.W.C.A. Good laugh. 108 Page View Fri., 7/25 Off downtown in Mr. Taylor's machine before nine went to a silk bargain. Bought four pieces. Saw Olive and tried to make plans for our vacation. Coming home in the jitny laughing like real kids. Ironed like a regular guy and sewed a while. Sat., 7/26 Did my usual work. Went shopping with Ruth and Rose calling on Mrs. Day for a while. Came home and cut out a dress. Could not get to sleep for thoughts of John who is at camp and it pours and thunders. Also run up and down stairs, wonder. 109 Page View Sun., 7/27 Hot, oh so hot. Slept late so to pass the day quicker. Had the daily meals and went with the girls for a walk going to church. Went with Rose to Aunty's. Mon., 7/28 Too hot and unpleasant for work. Just loafed around. Olive came with and all. Wishes me to answer quite a joke about writing. Got the letter wrote after some trouble. 110 Page View Tues., 7/29 Worked quite hard today going to Olive to know if she received any news of which she did, asking for an interview. Good for Olive. Called on Ed. She was tired and wanted me to go home but she stuck out. Met another jeune homme*. (*French for "young man"). Wed., 7/30 Olive came early to tell me the glad news. Would not accept without yours truly, promising to go with yours truly at 4:45 but as usual I was not on time, come nearly losing out but since we looked like real game sports. I suppose he took us on. Now for the dirty work. 111 Page View Thurs., 7/31 Started for Preston Park Lodge Penn. this morn. I was late as usual. Had a glorious ride to Weehawkin with two charming men who bought our tickets, magazines and candy. Enjoyed the ride great arrived here at 6:30. Started at one. Was met by the auto and brought in as guests, just wait until some our guest know we are the help. So darn tired. Just ate cream and will retire. Bon jour* till tomorrow. (*French for “Good day”). Fri., 8/1 Heart's sinking the first day. 25-cent tip. Spent worst of my life in hard work. Ready to go home but don't know how. Went to a country dance in evening coming home through mud on a dark night being spooks. Weary and disappointed. Not much sleep. Olive had a bad spell coming home from dance because I started a conversation with stranger. Good eats that keeps us. 112 Page View Sat., 8/2 Worse next day. Sick at heart for we were late getting to bed and finishing our work. Olive had a general talk with madam who started to plead and cry for us to be honorable and stay until more help arrives. The cook is a crank but cooks such good pies that we treat her as though we were scared. Ready to give up our jobs. Sun., 8/3 70-cent tip. Olive and Louise and myself were all ready to slip away this morning but I backed out and Olive was stubborn and would not do one thing. Was very impudent with madam and left. Mr. Miller, a boarder, coaxed and begged us all to stay with extra help. Four extra kids to help, believe me there never was such a quick change before. Olive came back to help serve supper. Expect to leave Tues. 113 Page View Mon., 8/4 Bumbed one head at noon. Still here. Everything went along better but the one we are all afraid of. Received in all $1.45 in tips. The eats keeps us here. Went to the village about 2 miles and fooled all the way. Still the madam handles us with kid gloves. Tues., 8/5 Rainy today. We told the madam to get more girls by the end of the week and she is so happy and content with us she doesn't want to but we don't like the job slinging dishes. Met two of the guests. Collected $2.70 in tips. Almost ready to go on my vacation to Susquehanna. 114 Page View Wed., 8/6 Same old dish slinging, no tips. Madam was told Louise and I were going. She thinks we are poor sports. After dish slinging we sat with rest of help on porch. Stole cantaloupe from cellar and sat eating. We had fun with Raymond and the girls. Told Mrs. Miles we were going back. Thurs., 8/7 Up as usual, swept floors, then started dish slinging. Everyone is coaxing us to stay. Olive will but Louise and I won't. Went walking about two country miles for ice cream. Met one of Raymond's friends who were a scream. Just like Huckleberry Finn. Dead tired, so by by petite book. 115 Page View Fri., 8/8 Got breakfast for guests and Louise and I got ready for our trip. Her's home and mine, to Diana's, asked madam for pay, she refused to give and now we must be out of pocket but I am disappointed because Diana is not home. Arrived here at 2:00. One lady at station who telephoned for me went so far as to entertain me and serve ice cream. Another came and took me to her home for supper in a rig and a young chap came with his carriage and took me to Gladys' here and abide until I got some berries. Sat., 8/9 Arose rather late, since the old coon never got chance to annoy me. After breakfast went huckleberry picking, nearly 6 qt. Will finish for 12 qt. tomorrow, then for a ride the country and expect to go home Monday. I would not want to stay here long. 116 Page View Sun., 8/10 Up rather late. Marcellus Skinner came and ask if I just would sit & stay until Diana came home but it will be ten days yet so I am afraid I will not be here. Spent the morning taking pictures. First time for me upon a horse. Rode to town with the children and came back to a good meal of spuds and corn cream and wheat and berries. Spent all late afernoon until dusk in mountains picking berries. I believe I begin to love this easy life, no worry or hurry. Mon., 8/11 Susquehanna, Pennsylvania. Up early about 8 o'clock. Enjoyed the great air up here and sunshine before breakfast. Had thick cream and berries for breakfast. Took a carriage ride into town with Gladys. Enjoyed it greatly. Had a bite to eat and went to mountains for more berries. We found the greatest berries I have ever seen. Expected to go for swim but supper was all ready so we had to forget it. Rode on the horses back for first time. Tried riding a buck lamb. Supper was great. Chicken, potatoes and corn. I will never forget this day. 117 Page View Tues., 8/12 Up before six. This is my departure. Went to Marcella for dinner. Going from there in the buggy to the station. We whipped up Bab some, so to catch the train on time. Arrived home at last. Stayed up as long as possible for Papa but did not stay long enough. Dirty road to travel on Erie. Wed., 8/13 Spent this day putting myself together and resting. Received a card from my Belgian soldier of war. Related to my family about my journey. Hoping next year to go further away. Wrote two letters. Cleaned my stoves and retired. Canned all my huckleberries (great). 18 quarts. 118 Page View Thurs., 8/14 Up early, started to clear the closets which looked as though someone had thrown all the clothes around. Cleaned upstairs and made supper. Going over to call on Edith, Diana and Hazel. Some visits I part in such short time. Heard great stories. Had ice cream and came home. Had Ruth with me. Fri., 8/15 Worked hard washing old duds up. Received two letters. Dressed for supper. After annual bath rested evening sewing on my dress. 119 Page View Sat., 8/16 Up early and worked extra hard. Ironed all day. Sun., 8/17 Same old duty in morning. Paid Kellets a petite call, coming home for supper, and then started out to meet Pa at Day’s but arrived as far as Lewis' with Ruth and it rained hard, stopping us from going further. Telephoned for Pa to call for us instead. Came home quite tired as the company is rather dreary. Married people always get on one’s nerves. 120 Page View Mon., 8/18 Nothing different than usual. Tues., 8/19 Same. Went shopping and calling afternoon on Elizabeth. Eleanor was so happy to see me she kept punching me to make sure I was all there. Rose took Ruth to park. 121 Page View Wed., 8/20 Went to movies with Rose. After my days toil was over, it seems just now as though I enjoy my work for I do it with a good will. Kellets called this evening. Asked cousin Noah why he came. The answer was he wondered if I had run away again. Thurs., 8/21 Worked from early morning till late at night sewing and ironing and never felt tired. I have not worked so hard in many a day for I feel not how necessary I am to my family and try to do all that I disliked as a girl so Rose will not have to hate those tasks. 122 Page View Fri., 8/22 Mending and cleaning, oh me, I feel as though I can never make up for the days I ran away to work and play. Worked hard rest of day. Sat., 8/23 Worked as usual and slept afternoon away. Evening I took Ruth for a walk on a shopping tour. Met several of ma ami* and enjoyed a pleasant evening. (*French for "my friends"). 123 Page View Sun., 8/24 Oh Sunday morning never to be forgot I am afraid. Took Ruth for a visit to Uncle's new home. Meeting our new bridal pair for the first time since the wedding. Kellett called so we all strolled home together. Wore my new white suit which I felt all dressed up in. Mon., 8/25 Received by first mail, pictures of my short stay on the farm. Great memories, in a few years they will hold. Learned a great deal while on that visit. Started a dress for Ruth. Elizabeth came this evening for a chat but did not bring Miss Eleanor. 124 Page View Tues., 8/26 Received this day two letters, one from Mr. Konight (Ben) and one from Aunty. Quite some news. Still kept on serving for school opens in an a week and work must be done. Wed., 8/27 No new news to speak of. Same old routine. No I am quite wrong for Miss Sharp called on me and had a great chat also stayed for lunch. One feels quite lucky in having a nurse for a friend. Mrs. Ward called later for a visit. Stayed up late to finish a skirt. 125 Page View Thurs., 8/28 Canned tomatoes today. Made a call. Fri., 8/29 Worked hard today cleaning. Miss Lewis called and sort of put me off in finishing. Rose not feeling well. 126 Page View Sat., 8/30 Same of routine for Sat. Received a letter from uncle Geo. So tired I thought best to take a long walk so called to see Mrs. Day and went shopping. Mr. Day gave me some pretty flowers. Baked bread today. Very good. Sun., 8/31 My company did not arrive. Stayed at home and read several storys, Adventure out in the Wild West. Rose and John went to Aunty’s so Pa and I had evening reading. 127 Page View Mon., 9/1 Dreary day for a holiday. William went to fishing banks but did not catch any fish. Rose, Ruth and I went calling in afternoon. Did not arrive until late. Tues., 9/2 Spent this day sewing and sleeping. Aunt Elizabeth came to say goodbye. She starts for Chicago tomorrow. The woman who lost her bag received my card and came to claim it. Honesty meant good fortune to this hard working woman. 128 Page View Wed., 9/3 First day for the children at school. John and Rose at high & Ruth at grammar. Made supper for my family and took a ride into town. From there up to Eleanor's to take her dress, went to movies and left MacArthur in to finish picture. Boarded a Paterson car and found out my seat window was not open. A soldier very kindly offered to open it but could not. Gave me his seat and sat beside me so he could have a chat. His first trip to Newark. Took my address so he could call and let me show him my city. Thurs., 9/4 Ironed all day. 129 Page View Fri., 9/5 Worked hard today. Over visiting Edith today but she was going off with her beau. Read a letter from Olive. Sat., 9/6 Received two cards from DeLambre. Expect a house full of company tomorrow so found myself quite busy today. Took Ruth for a walk. Emily Ward came over with good news about her bro bringing home a French bride whom I will be quite friendly with I think. 130 Page View Sun., 9/7 Yes, I used my art at serving 5 (or 15?) guests today and all went well. Everyone had a good time. We sang the night away. Very hot. Too hot to go to Brook Branch Park. Mon., 9/8 Went to school to visit Ruth's teacher and hear the class in session. Spent rest of afternoon trying to get acquainted with Frenchy. She tried to make me understand and I did (two words). I will not give up though I think we will be quite friendly. 131 Page View Tues., 9/9 Received quite some mail. Wrote a letter to Delambre. Called and said six words in French to Frenchy and went to Edith and helped them peel peaches. Molly came to see me in afternoon and made me take a walk. Wed., 9/10 The chap was here trying to force W.H. motorcycle to run all day so I had to act as hostess at table. Stayed home all evening darning. It was a nasty rainy evening. 132 Page View Thurs., 9/11 Suppose to go to 1st business meeting of Dorocces but did not go. Fri., 9/12 Nothing new to note. 133 Page View Sat., 9/13 Off to Keansburg, N.J. to see a bungalow which we thought of buying. Had a nice trip but hardly think I should like the bung since it looks too much like a shack. Came home rather late after having supper at Ampere. Sun., 9/14 Thought I was going to have an easy Sunday today without callers but not so. Had five guests for supper and five callers, so did not get any time for church. Ed wished me to go to church with her Swedes. 134 Page View Mon., 9/15 Called to deliver a message to Mrs. Ward and tried to talk to the Frenchy. Edith called later. Got my picture which I had enlarged and feel quite proud, although it could have been better. Called to see Ed tonight. Stayed rather late. Had toothache all day. Tues., 9/16 All day at home after calling upon a friend who informed me the bungalow was not a good investment. Wrote to the man refusing the offer to buy. Had been quite busy now the two children are in high school and Ruth going to grammar. 135 Page View Wed., 9/17 I have been thinking so much today of Elizabeth's baby, our little Harry. Been quite busy today. Edith came over to bring my hat frame. Still having toothache. Hopes to visit Dr. Wester tomorrow. Received my first political letter in regard to suffrage. Have studied the candidates*. (*See Appendix G, below). Thurs., 9/18 Went off to dentist today but no one home. Called at Edith for finish. 136 Page View Fri., 9/19 Father off to union meeting tonight. Expect there will be a great strike. One throughout the whole U.S. (added later: Pop press of union. W.H. was sec.) My we live in queer times. Haven't heard from any of ma amis* in a long time. Wrote a letter to Lena. (*French for “my friends”). Sat., 9/20 Yes, this ends the work. Now the great strike*. Father is in an uneasy position, being president. Took a walk in town with Rose and bought dials. Bought candy and walked all the way home. Learning to walk more since one must pay so much to ride on the zero idea. (*See Appendix F, below). 137 Page View Sun., 9/21 Did not mail Lena's letter until today. Called at Edith's and then went to church with Kellets. Olive not home yet at 9:30. I rather think she likes to stay away. Olive still at Preston Park on waitress job. Mon., 9/22 First day of the Steel Strike. Pa goes around like a lost sheep. Called over tonight to see if the waitress arrived home. Yes, she came home by auto sitting for eight hours on a married man's lap. Made a date to go window gazing tomorrow. This should be Tuesday instead of Monday. 138 Page View Tues., 9/23 Called on Molly yesterday. Wed., 9/24 Off downtown today from 11 to 4:30. I think we saw everything to be seen. Came home rather tired. Rested and had supper and went with Ed to church and movies to see the Brat. Arrived home at 12 rather tired. Walked down tonight. 139 Page View Thurs., 9/25 Today I had to work after loafing. Bought can corn from church today and had a caller and made it sort of a darning party. Stayed at home all evening. Wondering if I ought to sign up for school. Fri., 9/26 One busy day for me. Received one letter all week. I wonder what ever has happen to ma amis*. (*French for "my friends"). 140 Page View Sat., 9/27 Made pickle relish today. Sun., 9/28 Went walking in the park Sunday. Met Edith with her John and we got in on some pictures and candy. Finished the day at Elizabeth. 141 Page View Mon., 9/29 Evening school opens tonight but I did not enroll. I am afraid winter evening will drag along for one enjoys the classes and the teachers who are so friendly. Perhaps I may start yet. Tues., 9/30 Dried all my clothes and went to church for canned goods, being the major food sale but left again. Took Ruth for a walk. Bill came home to get working duds. Expects to start at new position. 142 Page View Wed., 10/1 Strike ended. Thank Dieu*. Worked quite hard today ironing and mending. (*French for "God"). Thurs., 10/2 Received a letter from Raymond first mail. Some newsy letter. Went for Ruth's new shoes and called for Olive to go to the food sale but left again. King and Queen and Prince of Belgium arrived here today. I wonder if their steamer will bring me letters from my Belge amis*. Raining all day today. (*French for "friend") 143 Page View Fri., 10/3 Worked quite hard to get everything ready for Ruth's party. Baked three cakes and sent out all invitations. Went to Orange Street for candy and favors and prizes. Finished up at the movies with Olive. So hot today. One did not feel much like work. Sat., 10/4 Ruth's 8th birthday. Ruth's great day. We carried decorations out in red, white and blue favors were victory dolls. Games were played and prizes given. Ruth was in her glory one sweet memory for her. Would have liked to have gone to see the King of Belgium at a Public affair but my little guests were late leaving after the party. Stayed home rest of evening. Received a letter from Lena. 144 Page View Sun., 10/5 Lazy today. Nothing to do after dinner. Went to church with Edith and retired rather early. Pa went calling upon Uncle. Glad they have got over the misunderstanding for life is too short to quarrel. Hearts are too precious to break and after we go, we wish the garden of flowers to bloom each revealing another good variety. Mon., 10/6 First mail brought me two letters one from a friend and the other from Belge, also a photo and a confession beside an ardent invitation to visit my other godson's home and stay as long as I like with a promise of being shown the battlefield by this godson. I feel although I am favored and perhaps I can visit Europe. (Pipe dream). 145 Page View Tues., 10/7 Went to see for government food sale. Received two letters. One from B. Konight* in which he encloses one of his letters to the citizens as he is a candidate for office for Superintendent of Highways. Hope he is nominated. Wrote a letter to la Belge and posted along with newspapers. Went for a walk with Olive. Came home tired enough to sleep. Bought a birthday card for Raymond. Wed., 10/8 Sent a missive to Mr. Konight asking if I could not help address letters for him. I should love to take a hand in politics so this is the trial and start for some time soon. Newark women will vote and I must be busy. Went up to see Eleanor who has been quite sick. Came home in evening after helping Elizabeth a little. 146 Page View Thurs., 10/9 Off down town early there was a sale on hats but oh me. I cannot find anything cheap to fit or suit me. Saw a beaver tam o'shanter (cap) which I must have. Stayed home rest of day. Ruth is quite nervous yet. Cousin Elizabeth called for a chat while I was visiting the French girl who met with an accident while out riding. Fri., 10/10 Worked hard today. Otherwise nothing new. 147 Page View Sat., 10/11 Promised to take Ruth to movies but it rained too hard so read her evening stories. Sun., 10/12 Off to Halliwell's today to spend the afternoon. Met two young people. Came home rather late after enjoying pleasant evening. 148 Page View Mon., 10/13 (Blank) Tues., 10/14 Bought two new hats today. Called to see Olive at her new job. Supposed to have gone to St. George's fair but it poured rain. 149 Page View Wed, 10/15 Busy all day. Had two callers. Thurs., 10/16 Went to a entertainment with Olive. Heard good music and enjoyed a good laugh. 150 Page View Fri., 10/17 Worked hard today. I am fixing a room up for a roomer. Hope to have a charming jeune homme* who can mind his own business. (*French for “young man”). Sat., 10/18 Worked all day fixing each room. Was too tired to sleep. 151 Page View Sun., 10/19 Afternoon Ruth and I took a walk to Aunty's and Dado's. Mon., 10/20 Received a post card from Belgium from DeLambre. He thinks he will learn English, poor chap. I hope he has better luck than I. Went for walk with Olive. She has a new (job) position. 152 Page View Tues., 10/21 Received a letter from Mr. Konight by 1st mail. Off to make a call but stopped over at food sale and was two hours late. Spent afternoon at Lewis'. Coming home in time for supper. Ed came and asked for me to walk part way to school with her but was such a lovely night I went all the way. Came back only to spend the evening at nurse home with Mildred. Wed., 10/22 John's birthday. He has reached 15 years. 153 Page View Thurs., 10/23 Stayed home all day today and cleaned for I must shop tomorrow. Fri., 10/24 Went with Molly to get floor covering. Spent most of the day in town. Bought curtains. 154 Page View Sat., 10/25 Today I stayed at home. W.H. came for a short while but returned again to his boarding house at school. Cousin Noah came this evening as I was plucking a chicken so I gave the job to John to finish. Sun., 10/26 Lazy Sunday. Went to church to hear one of the teachers speak of her work in France with the Y.M.C.A.* and the 54 Pioneer Co. Also called at the other church. (*See Appendix H). 155 Page View Mon., 10/27 Early in town today to shop and carelessly strolled along Broad Street watching the many different people wandering about their aversions. Looked through the stores but only bought a box of candy. Finished the afternoon at Newark. Ed and Olive dropped in this evening to see if I had rented my spare room. Tues., 10/28 Mrs. Lewis called and we went shopping, also went to the food sale at church. Wrote a letter to Mr. Konight also. Went to nurse's home to see Miss Sharp and of course had a wonderful time. I think Miss Sharp will be a friend I have made for alway. I like her more each time. 156 Page View Wed., 10/29 Nothing but real hard work today. Received a card from the club telling me to be sure to come to the Halloween party. Going to take Frenchy tonight to see if she thinks we are crazy. Thurs., 10/30 The first mail brought me a letter from my first godson. So long since I heard from him, I thought he was in the land of forget. Horrid, wet day but went to Y.W.C.A. and had a good time. Frenchy and I seem to stumble over each other. Had the girls introduced to her. I see them tomorrow to hear the verdict on the French. 157 Page View Fri., 10/31 Our crowd went for our stroll in the city as we usually do. I had to play escort to my little family who were dressed up so I met the bunch in the Y.W.C.A. pool. Came home rather tired out for it was a busy day all through. Sat., 11/1 Same as usual. No new mail. Shopped and spent all rest of evening cleaning house. 158 Page View Sun., 11/2 House full today. All my big family together again for the day. Went off with the crowd for church. Met several new people. Went calling after church. Mon., 11/3 Rather unusual busy day but quite happy for all that. 159 Page View Tues., 11/4 Election day. I wonder if Ben was elected. Dad was too late to vote. Went over to Olive tonight. Washed a real washing today. Hope to make Ruth's coat. Wed., 11/5 Started Ruth's coat today in the hope of finishing it. Went to movies all by myself. 160 Page View Thurs., 11/6 Started housecleaning today. It is getting more like winter, oh how the wind howls and makes me feel far away. I miss my loved ones when the leaves and flowers are gone, for truly life seems gone. Fri., 11/7 Still busy and I have a date on for tonight at Hilton. Never will I forget me date. 161 Page View Sat., 11/8 Worked like as though I was getting paid overtime. One room finished. Had Pa and John beating rugs. Stayed at home all evening. Must try and write to Mr. Carette this next week and it must be all in French. Guess he will receive it about Christmas. Sun., 11/9 Spent all day with my loved ones. Had company for dinner and supper. Sang hymns instead of going to church. 162 Page View Mon., 11/10 Monday finished Ruth's coat and fooled the day away. Saw Olive and went to movies. Coming home rather late. This is the great day, one year ago, when the world war laid down their weapons. So thankful we are this year. Tues., 11/11 Nothing very exciting. 163 Page View Wed., 11/12 Received two letters today. Chased a chicken around two yards and then it got further away from me until I had the whole neighborhood out. Housecleaned two rooms today and hung curtains. Expect company tomorrow. Thurs., 11/13 Received two letters this morning. Worked like old Harry. Expect a guest for supper. Almost all housecleaning done. I wonder someday will I have another sort of a job. 164 Page View Fri., 11/14 Poor Ben lost the election*. Received two letters today. One the announcement of Mr. Konight engagement and the other an invitation for supper Sun. Stayed in and worked all week. Next week I must sew. Called on the girls and then went shopping. (*See again Appendix G, below). Sat., 11/15 Thought per chance dad may bring a guest for dinner today but not so. I went all by my lonesome down to shop. Oh how dear everything is. I bought a couple Christmas gifts. 165 Page View Sun., 11/16 Received five callers and had to keep our date, besides some planning so not to offend anyone. Mon., 11/17 Make my wash ready for laundry and then took a sight seeing trip to our famous Prince St. Yes I bought ten dollars worth of broad cloth for a dress. Came home in time to get supper ready. 166 Page View Tues., 11/18 Another busy day. Have not had any time lately for my beauty rest. Called upon Olive. Taylor's drove me over there in their machine. She wished me to go to a meeting with her but since everyone had a classy look I decided I was not dressed up enough so we parted at Orange St. I bought a pattern and posted a letter to Carette and came home. Wed., 11/19 Oh la la another busy day for yours truly. I have an elephant of an ironing besides trying to make my dress. It ought to look like some queen's dress the time I waste on it. Uncle came for a chat tonight. Family all the same as usual. 167 Page View Thurs., 11/20 No one home. Fri., 11/21 (Blank) 168 Page View Sat., 11/22 (Blank) Sun., 11/23 (Blank) 169 Page View Mon., 11/24 (Blank) Tues., 11/25 (Blank) 170 Page View Wed., 11/26 A long time since I found time to write in this little book. Busy sewing and making my Christmas puddings* which make a real Christmas. Dad would be heartbroken if he could not eat his Christmas plum pudding. (*See Appendix I, below). Thurs., 11/27 Today is Thanksgiving, a day we must be thankful for there in no war waging. We had a lovely time with all our own, what there is left of us and a few friends. Elizabeth had a dinner fit for a king. Her decorations were beautiful. (Barringer school won) 171 Page View Fri., 11/28 The children are home and each are doing there little bit. I see nothing worthwhile to write for today. Sat., 11/29 News, News, Lillian has now become a mother. Oh my how the times are changing. Makes me feel rather old with the little ones becoming mothers. Reading a book which I heard much about. Expected my big brother over so we could go shopping but he did not come because it rained very hard. 172 Page View Sun., 11/30 Sunday here again. Aunty and Uncle came for dinner. Took a walk with Olive and Ruth and went to church in evening. Mon., 12/1 Took Ruth down town to see Santa. Met the girls down there and heard some news. Tried to get up courage to have my photograph taken but could not. Had a shop window stare and came home. Busy all evening embroidering. 173 Page View Tues., 12/2 Kept Ruth home from school after the excitement. Telephoned Molly to come and spend afternoon with me and cousin Elizabeth. Had a good laugh this evening over Rose when studying Latin she talks to her books. We have had quite a few family laughs lately. Pa on contract work. Hope I get extra pay too. Wed., 12/3 I am reading the book Belgium by Brant Witlock, our minister to Belgium during German occupation and it makes me feel so proud of the Belgians when I read of their valor. One of my busy days. 174 Page View Thurs., 12/4 Beatrice came after dinner and asked me to go downtown with her for auld time sake so I dropped my ironing and dolled up and went down. She loaned me her furs so I got my photo taken, some Christmas present since they cost me so much. (*Photo shown at right). We had a real good time and I think she finds quite a different Emma than she used to know. Received a letter from Raymond. Spent the eve ironing. Fri., 12/5 Very busy day. Johnny went to help Pa a little to earn Christmas money. I feel rather gloomy as I have a cold in my head. I will read Belgium and then go to bed. 175 Page View Sat., 12/6 Arose rather late and took my bath. Finished my work and waited as long as I could for W.H. to go shopping with so Ruth and I went alone. We had quite an adventure. Snow for the first time. W.H. left money for me to select his coat goods (how honored I feel). Color light, overcoat. Sun., 12/7 Arose rather late so we had only two meals today. Went to DeGroot* with Olive and saw several of the old friends. Heard also of plans for a party. I took a short walk and came home only to read my book, Belgium. Beatrice wished me to go to her home tomorrow but I have a call to make. DeGroot Methodist Church). 176 Page View Mon., 12/8 Monday a rainy horrid day. Rose was home so I started Elizabeth's bag and finished it today. Called on Mrs. Lewis. Thank goodness I have no more calls to make before Christmas. Wrote a Christmas card to Ernest Davis. Tues., 12/9 Another day at home busy working. Rose took the bag to Elizabeth today. 177 Page View Wed., 12/10 Photograph proof came today. I finished my work and went up to show. Beatrice, who so kindly loaned me her furs that day to have the photo taken, she went in town with me and spent a very agreeable time coming home in time for supper. Uncle came in rather funny, spoke to Papa and went away. I wondered if they are planning something. Thurs., 12/11 I spent today washing so to save myself a little dollar extra for the Christmas turkey. Had a dispute with Rose which made me quite unhappy for a while. Called on Edith tonight and did a little sewing. Uncle again dropped in, it seems such a funny way to do. 178 Page View Fri., 12/12 Worked hard today for tomorrow I go shopping with my big brother. Oh how honored I feel when they ask me to help them choose their clothes and other things. I guess it is the deep love I hold that makes me feel jealous of them. Sat., 12/13 Father gave me two dollars for Christmas. Nasty horrid day. I must meet my brother so I hurried downtown and met the MacArthur family. Eleanor’s hair is more beautiful when it rains. Came home very tired and did not go to bed before twelve for I am embroidering. I never close my eyes before everyone is in. I stayed awake until 2:30 waiting to hear my father come home. My heart was in my mouth for fear something had happened. 2:30 he came. 179 Page View Sun., 12/14 I am very unhappy, for after all the love and devotion I have spent in trusting and believing in my father I find he forgot us in planning with his brother a theatre supper at midnight with others not his own. I can never forgive an offense of this kind, for he never entertained mother, nor any of his own this way. Both he and his brother has lost my esteem. Went to church but I did not feel as lighthearted. Mon, 12/15 Today I finished the scarf I am making for one of the girls. Also made my Christmas cakes. Cleaned up and made supper. Father coming home early. Received a letter from Uncle George, who has been sick. I wish I had not to expect all the company for Christmas day and week. I think I feel so humiliated as to wish to go away. I cannot speak so free to my father for he seems to have lost his confidence. 180 Page View Tues., 12/16 Very busy making ready for Christmas company. Feel rather downhearted. I wonder if I will get over this feeling. Wed., 12/17 Received a letter from Mr. Davis today saying he will visit us Christmas week. Worked as usual. 181 Page View Thurs., 12/18 Met Elizabeth in town today and bought William H.’s bag. Also finished up my shopping and called for my photographs. Sent two to Belgium. Fri., 12/19 Gradually getting over my petite trouble but very angry yet. Miss Sharp called today to borrow money for a friend of hers. I am a good lemon so I lent it to her. 182 Page View Sat., 12/20 Another year older. Edith remembered this day with a card which I keep as a bon souvenir. Received a letter from Ernest to tell me he intended coming for Christmas. Also from Uncle George but he will not come for Christmas. Sun., 12/21 Stayed at home all day today. Miss Sharp came tonight for another loan after paying the other back. Someday I may need a nurse and I hope two nurses will remember my generosity. 183 Page View Mon., 12/22 Mr. Davis wrote asking me to meet him in Weehawkin Wed. night. My goodness I feel mad for I am not sure of that station. I must forget me tif with pa and start to prepare him for the stranger whom we do not know. Tues., 12/23 Nearing Christmas. I made my pies today. I wish everyone luck after eating them. Saw Olive tonight and she promised me to go to Weehawken if I am doubtful of way but I guess I will take a chance of getting lost. Trimmed Christmas tree tonight. 184 Page View Wed., 12/24 A real stormy snowy day. Told Pa to expect our visitor last night and he, I think, will be content since he must go a long way to make amends for his neglect. Met our soldier friend and almost got lost in the snow storm. Thurs., 12/25 Did not go to bed til 2:30 and up at 9 o’clock. Well this is some day, so busy. Had to make everyone work. Turkey tough, thank goodness we had chickens. The soldier said he enjoyed himself. Glad he did, for I did not. Never again another crowd like this. Seventeen guests. 185 Page View Fri., 12/26 Stayed in bed a little late this morning and then took the soldier down to see the city. Ended up at the movies. Took Mr. Davis over to meet Olive and also to say goodbye as I had to send him on his way since I am unable to entertain him longer. Sat., 12/27 Soldier went away with morning with regrets I am afraid but my week is busy. Family all off to Day’s house for supper and evening. Coming home very late. Received a letter from Carette. 186 Page View Sun., 12/28 Oh I hate to get up this morning. Only two meals on Sunday lately so I went to church. No real excitement. Mon., 12/29 Off downtown this morning with Rose to spend some of our Christmas money. Bought shoes and then hurried home. Off to church to see one of my friends married. Uncle came and I felt like speaking. Father ordered two tickets for the Wayfarer. 187 Page View Tues., 12/30 I started in to work for a great deal has to be done. A busy day for me with the children’s help. Received a couple of letters and New Year Cards. Had a lovely time in East Orange with the girls. Wed., 12/31 Entertained the Bailis family tonight. This the last day of the old year and here I sit trying to make up my thoughts one year ago. Olive, Ed and I sat making resolutions. I have not kept all of mine. I have made a few friends but have not gone any further from the home spot. I guess the love and tie can not very well be severed. I belong to the children and they to me, united forever until someone comes along to take their minds and hearts from me and I hope to give them freely at the right time. It is now the New Year so I conclude my little book with a few regrets but hope the New Year will find me correcting my few faults. Lovingly, the author. (Emma Dickinson) 188 Page View This concludes Emma's 1919. When the census was taken the following year in 1920, Emma still lived in Newark with her father, sisters Rose (age 18) and Ruth (age 8), and brother, John (age 15). Emma’s younger brother, William H. Dickinson married Delaphine (“Mary”) Decker on October 8, 1925 in Newark, New Jersey. On the 1930 census, she was still living with her father, sisters Rose and Ruth, and brother John. Harry died five years later in 1935 at the age of 71. 189 Page View In 1937, Emma's youngest sister, Ruth, married James W. Lindsey in Newark, at the age of 26. Together Ruth and James had one daughter, Margaret Lindsey, who we owe thanks for carefully preserving and graciously sharing this diary. Emma's brother William (W.H) was a minister, her sister, Rose, was a school teacher who never married. Her sister Elizabeth married and had a family. Her brother, John, served in the Army in World War II and was a freemason employed by Prudential. Many of them rest at Cedar Ridge Cemetery in Blairstown, New Jersey. More Background Emma Dickinson was the granddaughter of John Dickinson , an English immigrant born May of 1833 in Masbrough, a suburb of Rottherham in South Yorkshire, England. He was the son of William Dickinson , a fitter. John married Elizabeth Reynolds in 1856 in Sheffield. She was born in Wakefield, daughter of Thomas Reynolds . John and Elizabeth Dickinson started their family in Sheffield, England. In 1861 when the census was taken, John’s family was in Brightside, Sheffield. John was 29 years old, a forgeman, and Elizabeth was 27. Two of their children were in the home: Mary Ann (born in Wadsley Bridge), who was three years old, and William Henry (born in Brightside, Sheffield), who was two years old. It is believed that one child died young. Their son, Harry Dickinson was born June 6, 1863 in Sheffield and in 1871, when the census was taken John Dickinson was listed on the census in “Nether Hallam”, Sheffield, England, with his wife and three children, ages 13, 12 and 7. At the time there were many small workshops in Sheffield, where steel was cast into tools and cutlery, and national fame was gained for it. There was a Company of Cutlers in Hallamshire, a trade guild of Sheffield metalworkers incorporated by Act of Parliament in 1624, which was given jurisdiction over all persons making knives, blades, scissors, sheers, sickles and cutlery of iron and steel. According to a written family history, “John Dickinson had visions of a good future in the steel industry in Pittsburgh, Pa; and came to the USA in a sailing vessel. After he established himself, he sent for his wife and 3 children.” John’s brother, William Dickinson, “stayed in England and became wealthy in the investment and banking fields. He married and had a daughter who married Hill, a tobacco dealer, and had a daughter, Annie Hill who married William Croft.” John also had another brother whose name is unknown, but it is said that he went to New Zealand and developed a large cattle empire. He had a daughter who visited the Crofts in England every year. They held a family reunion in Dewsbury, Yorkshire, just before World War II. John & Elizabeth’s three children were: 1) Mary Ann Dickinson, who married 1st to John Proctor and had six children including Mary, John, Joseph, Harry and Martin Proctor. Martin died a baby, in July 1889. Mary married Charles Brown and had children. John, Joseph and Harry all married and had children, too. Mr. Proctor died in 1891 and Mary Ann married 2nd to Samuel Lewis and had three more children: Lillian, Samuel and Frank Lewis. Lillian married Jack King and had a daughter. Samuel died young, and Frank married but produced no offspring. 2) William Henry Dickinson, born January 1859, married Lucy and had several children including Joseph, Beatrice, Sam, and Frank Dickinson. Frank died in 1892 at the age of 4. Joseph died in 1905 at the age of 20. Sam was killed by a train at the age of 21. Beatrice married John Polite but had no children and died in Clearwater, Florida in 1986, at the age of 91. 3) Harry Dickinson, born June 6, 1863, married Anna (Annie) Robinson. He was the father of Emma Dickinson and several others. John’s son, Harry, married Anna Robinson, in Camden, New Jersey in 1889. They were the parents of Emma and eight other children, three of whom died young. Anna was one of seven known children born to George Robinson and Emma Griffith, a family from Manchester, England, where Annie was born. Annie had four brothers and two sisters: David, George, Albert, William, Lilly and Emily Robinson. George and David Robinson both had brilliant careers but never married. Albert Robinson married and moved to England where he made a family. Emily Robinson was living with Annie’s family in 1900. When the census was taken in 1900, all three of John and Elizabeth’s children were married with children and living on Gross Street in Pittsburgh. Elizabeth was living in the home of her eldest son, William, with his family at 318 Gross Street. Mary Ann was living at 347 Gross Street. She had been married 5 years to her second husband, Samuel Lewis, and reported only five of her eleven children still living at the time. And Harry lived at 310 Gross Street. Harry was employed as a Hammersman. He and Anna report having four children, three of whom were living when the census was taken in June of 1900. The fourth was their daughter, Annie, who had died August 28, 1897 from Capillary Bronchitis. In 1907, Harry’s family moved to Newark, New Jersey, as did his brother, William and his family. Harry and Annie’s daughter, Lucy Ellen, was born in 1909. At the time of the 1910 census, the family was living at 178 South 7th Street. Harry and Annie’s daughter, Ruth, was born the following year. (Note: It was Ruth’s daughter, Margaret Lindsay, who carefully preserved and generously shared many of the treasures of the Dickinson family). Two years later, on May 1, 1913, at the age of 42, Harry’s wife, Annie, died, leaving him with six children. Ruth, the youngest was 19 months old. Annie was buried in Fairmount Cemetery in Newark. Later, when Harry died, an additional marker was placed next to his grave in Cedar Ridge Cemetery, Blairstown, New Jersey, in Annie’s honor. Ten months after Annie died, Harry’s oldest daughter, Elizabeth, married John MacArthur, at the age of 22 in March of 1914, leaving her sister, Emma, as “mother” of the home. Emma was 20 years old. On August 12, 1916, Emma’s sister, little Lucy Ellen Dickinson, died at just seven years old, joining her mother in the afterlife. It was three years later, on January 1, 1919, that Emma Dickinson began keeping this diary, giving us a more personal glimpse into the family’s lives than census records and certificates can give. Though it is Emma’s personal diary, it is an important historic account of not only the family, but of life in general in 1919. It seems evident Emma wanted it to be read by others. She revisited it later and made out notes to the reader. Therefore, for posterity’s sake, her words are shared after 94 years in the attic, with respect and appreciation for Emma Dickinson. On behalf of Emma, her living relatives offer sincere apologies for racist remarks, rare but disappointing nevertheless. Keep in mind that although it was written less than a century ago, things were much different in America and it is certain she never anticipated it would be published. It is a true, unedited account of Emma’s thoughts and feelings. Some notes about specific events Emma mentions are made in the form of Appendixes and some photos are provided. READ FOR FREE

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