1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 11

After posting all the parts of this diary, I will put up a final post which will include a link to each post.

Mary's mother, Rebecca Hood Hill Pettit, with unknown child, perhaps Mary.

1 October – Wednesday

I have been rather low spirited for some reason I can’t account for. I feel wretched. I have not had much appetite for the last week. At present H is here cleaning out the well.

2 October – Thursday

I didn’t rise untill almost seven oclock. Breakfast was nearly ready. I ate breakfast and hurried off to the store. We had a quiet day. Mr. Fyler has arived. He looks well and seems very well satisfied with my labor while he was absent.

3 October – Friday

I left home a little late. Met Harry and upon ariving at the store found some big changes. Moving and refiguring. Left at seven.

4 October – Saturday

This has been a big day for us. At noon I went and bought Harry a pin for his birthday. I hope he will like it. I left work at nine oclock met Harry walked slowly home. Sat on the porch a while. On going in found a letter from Pa. Went to bed about half past eleven.

5 October – Sunday

I stayed home all day. Ma and Emma went to conference and left baby with me. He cried most the time. We had supper. H. came back and we spent the evening in talking.

6 October – Monday

I found on ariving at the store that my desk had been moved and several changes made. But I must follow the desk and continue my old occupation. The day passed rapidly and night came before I hardly knew it.

7 October – Tuesday

This morning is quite cool but pleasant. I seems like a spring morning instead of the 7th of October. This is a day I shall always remember and look forward to and I hope with as much joy and pleasure as the present day and evening has passed.

8 October – Wednesday

The morning was unusualy cool but the day has been a pleasant one. I have been standing so much I feel very tired. H. came down and we spent another evening together.

12 October – Sunday

I have been to school the first time for several Sundays. Emma has had a few of her friends to spend the afternoon and evening. Harry came and we went to meeting.

13 October – Monday

I have written a letter to Pa and one to Uncle William this has helped to pass the time.

14 October – Tuesday

Have been to the store and worked unusualy hard. Twas a busy day. I went to the dance in the school house and had a splendid time. Twas late when we came home. I feel a little tired but that is one of my failings.

15 October – Wednesday

Nothing unusual has happened. Business is very quiet. Harry came and that broke the monotony of the day and the evening passed as other do when he is here.

To be continued...

Many thanks to Sharon Wilbur for sending the picture of Rebecca Pettit.

The John Tanner Daguerreotype

Recently, a picture was added to Ancestry with a note that it is a daguerreotype of the Mormon pioneer John Tanner. I have spent quite a bit of time tracking the image down, have very much enjoyed getting to meet some interesting and very nice people in the process, and will eventually write a blog post on the subject of the image and the identification of the people in the image. It's been a very interesting project!

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 10

"Harry," around the time of this diary

16 September – Tuesday

I have had a very dull day.

17 September – Wednesday

This morning Alice has gone home and Eddie has gone to California. He is much delighted to think of going on such a trip. I think he will be more delighted to get home. We all regret to see him go but sincerely hope he will have a good time.

18 September – Thursday

I have had very litle rest my tooth has ached so badly. I don’t feel much like going to the store. My tooth has ached all day and I went and had it drawn and suffered terrible pain. I came home with H. and went to bed early and was ready for a long nights rest.

19 September – Friday

Today I have had a pretty big row with our book keeper and his wife, which resulted in my having no farther use in any way for either of them. H. came to the store at noon and brought proofs of his photo which I thought very good. We got a card from Pa. He was in Denver.

20 September – Saturday

I have been busy and am very tired. Went to supper with Mrfs Bowers & Mr. Martin. Had a very nice supper. On our way back called and seen Harry. I left the store about 9 oclock. Walked slowly home.

21 September – Sunday

Have had a terrific headache all day. H. came over. We went to see Lizzie Thomas who is very low with typhoid. We then went to even. meeting. Harry Green and Bro. Carlquist spoke. We went home and stayed with Ma. She felt very lonesome without Pa.

22 September – Monday

It was late when I arose this morning. I hurried and went to the store. My head has ached all day and I feel more like being in bed than being any other place. I came home, drank some tea and went to bed.

23 September – Tuesday

My head is a little better. I have been to the store. Received a card from Pa. He was in Burlington when he wrote. I answered it immediately. Came home at my usual hour.

24 September – Wednesday

I have been reading considerably today. Business is dull. I left the store, came home, had supper. Harry came and spent the evening.

25 September – Thursday

Today I bought me a dress and took it to Mrs. Marcroft to be made. I went to the School house but there was no meeting. So I came home again. I received a letter from Eddie Seeley.

26 September – Friday

I went up to the Z.C.M.I. before I went to work and applied for a position. But without success in obtaining one. I spent my time at the store untill seven oclock. Went and had my dress fit on. Came home and went to bed.

27 September – Saturday

We have been extremely busy all day. Left at nine oclock. Found Harry waiting for me. Came home and sat on the porch for a short time. Two letters from Pa waiting for me.

28 September – Sunday

I have been working this morning. It does not seem like Sunday. My eye is very sore and inflamed. I have not been out today untill evening meeting. Grandpa stayed with us all night. It was late when Harry went home.

29 September – Monday

According to appointment I went to see Mr. Hall this morning. But no definate answer was given me. They made agreement to come to night but did not come. This is Dasies birthday and she has had a little company. H came over and spent the evening.

30 September – Tuesday

I have been reading a great deal today and feel real well and not tired. H has been down and we have been fixing the well. I have taken my first lessons in plumbing and made great success. It is beautiful and moon light. We lingered at the gate untill late.

To be continued...

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 9

1 September – Monday

I arose early this morning. Harry came over at about 7:30. We went to the depot and took the 8:15 train for Ogden. This was my first trip to that place so I made good use of the time in seeing all I could. We went to the Broom Hotel had dinner. Went driving then went to the depot. Met a Mr. Brown of Denver. Had supper and came home in Pulman sleeper at 8 oclock.

2 September – Tuesday

I feel very much better after my day of recreation not at all tired. Went to work at eight with H. Have been at the cash desk today and find it not such hard work as I have been accustomed to. I think I will like it. I left about seven oclock and walked home as usual.

3 September – Wednesday

I have been more busy today and the time has passed slowly. I expected to find the [f]olks from California here but was disappointed when I got home. Harry came down and we spent the evening in the house. The weather is much cooler.

4 September – Thursday

This morning it is quite cool. I prepared breakfast but seemed to be laboring under dificulties. It took me so long. Finaly we ate breakfast and I started for the store a little late. I fulfilled my duties for the day and returned home in company with Harry about half past seven.

5 September – Friday

It is quite cloudy and looks like rain. I have a lively time now. Not much hard work. My neck and shoulders are very stiff and painful. I must have taken cold. I came down with Harry and it was blowing terrible heavy. A camp of Mexicans were stationed near home.

6 September – Saturday

It looked like rain when I got up and rained a little as I went to the store. I have been extremely busy today and feel tired. It was about 9 oclock when I left the store. H. was waiting at the corner. I did not go in the house untill about half past ten.

7 September – Sunday

This has been conference but I have not been once. Harry and I went a long walk. Spent the evening at home.

8 September – Monday

I went to the store as usual and have not done much of anything today.

9 September – Tuesday

I have been more busy than usual today. Harry came home with me about half past eight. Uncle David and Aunt Mary Seely from Cal. was there. H. had supper with me. We sat up untill quite late. Listened with much interest to their experience in coming here and various other subjects.

10 September – Wednesday

I left home a little earlier than usual this morning. Walked up with H. He seems to be very favorably impressed with our visitors. And expressed a very kindly feeling toward them. We each departed to perform our days duties. Then came home together and spent the evening there. Wrote to Alice & Eddie Seely.

11 September – Thursday

I have been so sleepy today. I have hardly been able to keep awake. I left work at the usual hour. Came home and went to bed early. I was very tired.

12 September – Friday

Another full day has passed. Harry came up to the store and found me almost dosing. We went to Y.L.M.I.A. conference in the evening and had a very nice meeting. Alice came in to visit a short time.

13 September – Saturday

I have been very busy all day. But do not feel very tired. I left about nine oclock and walked slowly home with Harry. Sat on the porch for a short time.

14 September – Sunday

I have not been to meeting today. We have had lots of company. We spent the evening in music, singing, etc.

15 September – Monday

I arose early and started breakfast but had to leave it to go to the store. Pa and our visitors have gone by the D. & R.G. to take a trip East. I could not go and see them off. I very much regretted. Alice came to the store at noon then went down to Uncles to visit.

To be continued...

Picture of 1890 Ogden, Utah, from www.flickr.com/photos/oldeyankee/2671415287/.

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 8

Main Street, Salt Lake City, about 1890.

16 August – Saturday

Arose early and had breakfast and at 9 oclock we left our old camping ground for home, all very much regretting we had to leave the place where had spent so enjoyable a week. After traveling all day and getting awfully sunburnt and tired we reached home about dark. Found Winnie very sick.

17 August – Sunday

I have been dreaming of the canyon and our good times we had there. I have been to S. School and everyone seems to be pleased to meet us after our trip. Also went to evening meeting. Uncle Samuel [Samuel Hood Hill (1840-1903)], Aunt Martty [?] and others have been here all afternoon.

18 August – Monday

This morning I went to the store and found many changes. Mr. Fyler is now our manager. The stock has all been taken and we are marking down goods and preparing for a sale. I left the store at 9 oclock and Harry met me at the car and walked home with me.

19 August – Tuesday

Went to the store this morning at eight oclock walked up with Harry. The store is still closed we a rebusy and tired of such dirty work. Left about half past nine. Went down on the car. Harry met me.

20 August – Wednesday

My dreams are still of the canyon. Have been to the store as usual. Left a little earlier than last night. Harry came over and spent the evening.

21 August – Thursday

We have had a busy time today. Not very much rest on account of the big sale which has attracted a great many people and business has been very good. I left work about seven feeling awfully tired. Harry always waits for me. Ever faithful.

22 August – Friday

I feel almost too tired to go to work but must go. I find my hours eight till seven are almost to much. I am pleased to see the evening come for that I know brings rest!

23 August – Saturday

I have sick headache and sick all over. I will not give in though for I am needed at the store. We have been very busy again. It was just ten minutes of ten oclock when I left the store. Harry was waiting.

24 August – Sunday

This morning I feel like I very often would if I would consent to my feelings that is stay home and rest but I know it is not right to do so. I went to the Tabernacle but did not enjoy it very much. I was so sleepy. Spent the remainder of the evening as I do most Sunday Evenings.

25 August – Monday

Went to the store as usual and left at the regular hour.

26 August – Tuesday

I am getting rather tired of writing the same every day but must say something to keep up my record.

27 August – Wednesday

Have been to the store as usual and the day has passed very rapidly. We have been busy. Mr. Fyler has gone East and Mr. Bifast is rather anxious to keep all hands busy. Harry of course spent Wednesday evening with May.

[2]8 August –Thursday

I have been promoted to cashere at Walker Bros. & Fyler Co. and like it very much. I went home alone. Harry has gone to the beach for a few hours. I hope he has a good time for it is the first time he has went any place without me.

29 August – Friday

This morning is so much cooler and I enjoy my walk. H. is rather leang try (?) but I have company. Harry and I went to Mrs. Marsdens to a surprise party and had a very nice time. Twas late when we got home.

30 August – Saturday

I felt very sleepy this morning but must go to work any way.

31 August – Sunday

I have not been to any meeting today. Harry came down. Mrfs E. and L. Bowers came to the gate and we stood but a short time. The wind came up so sudden and a terrible dust storm. We went to evening meeting and afterwards went to Thos. Brimley and spent a pleasant evening.

To be continued...

Picture of Main Street from wikipedia.

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 7

1 August – Friday

How rapidly time does pass. Today as been a little cooler and the nights are real cool almost chilly. It has been rather a quite day.

2 August – Saturday

I got up quite early and ironed this morning untill time to go to work. I have been very busy all day and did not leave the store untill about half pat nine. Harry was waiting for me. We came down and listened to some of the speakers at the Liberal meeting on the corner of West Temple and 3rd South.

3 August – Sunday

I didn’t go to school this morning but Harry came and we went to the Tabernacle. Bro. Miner and O.F. Whitney spoke. Stayed home the rest of the evening.

4 August – Monday

The weather is very much cooler. Ma is feeling quite strong and will be able to get up tomorrow. This has been a very lively day lots of music and lots of people are out on account of the election.

5 August – Tuesday

I have been to the store as usual. When I came home Mrs. A. Leaker was here. They were having supper. After I partook of a good hearty meal I felt much better after fasting so long. I asked Pa about our canyon trip which he approved of very much.

6 August – Wednesday

I arose before any of the rest of the family having a little writing to attend to. After having finished that I went to the store and spent the day. Harry came.

7 August – Thursday

I went to the store at 9 as usual was very busy in the afternoon. I went to Y.L. meeting in the evening and afterwards went with Harry to Thos. Brimleys to arrange for going to the canyon for a week. We stayed untill late. Spent a pleasant time.

8 August – Thursday

The usual part of my time was spent in the handling notions untill noon. I then came home to prepare a little for my trip. Harry came down to fix the wagon.

9 August – Saturday

I arose and after breakfast went to the store and found that our new manager, Mr. Fyler had returned and was busying himself in the store. I had a short talk with him and left about 5 oclock. Came home with Harry. We left home with the crowd bound for East Canyon at 7:30. Traveled untill almost midnight. Had a lovely time. Jessie, Ada, Lavinia and myself retired to rest on the wagon.

10 August – Sunday

Awoke about 4 oclock and felt rather tired of my bed. We arose had coffee and crackers and proceded on our journey. We roe, walked, laughed and talked and had a lively time. At 12 oclock we reached a nice place and decided to stay. Pitched the tent had dinner and passed the day very pleasant. The boys went fishing. A rain storm came and drove all back to camp. It rained very hard during the night.

11 August – Monday

I awoke and found it had rained so hard our bed and clothes were quite wet. We did not arise untill about 9. Had breakfast and still it rained. About 4 it cleared and Harry and I went away up the canyon shooting. We did not have much success as there was no game came our way. It rained all evening.

12 August – Tuesday

We had breakfast and loaded up our traps and went about 4 mile farther up the canyon and found a beautiful camping place where we thought it the best we had found. The boy put up the tent and we found we were just in time as anther shower came. Harry & I went with the team down to Kellys for hay. Came back had supper spent the evening music & sing.

13 August – Wednesday

The boys arose early and went fishing which gave us all we wanted for breakfast. We spent the day reading, talking and occasionaly sleeping. Every one was agreeable and so far not a single incident had occurred to mar our enjoyment. We had supper sang songs went to bed.

14 August – Thursday

Tom and Jessie, Harry & I all arose early about five oclock and went fishing. I didn’t get one but got so wet from the dew and rain on the grass was glad to get back to camp. Spent the remainder of the day almost alone with Harry.

15 August – Friday

It has been raining almost all night and still it rains. After breakfast we washed and cooked and began to prepare a little for going home. In the afternoon Harry and myself went for a long walk in the canyon shooting but got no game.

To be continued...

Photo of sunset over Emigration Canyon from www.flickr.com/photos/tkellyphoto/5883106905/.

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 6

Pettit girls in Fifth Ward Sunday School, about 1888. 
Mary Pettit's three sisters are: 1) Fannie Pettit, 2) Daisy Pettit, 3) Nellie Pettit.

16 July – Wednesday

There was a terrible wind storm about five oclock and it looked very much like rain. H. came and spent the evening with us.

17 July – Thursday

This morning it was hot and sultry and a little cloudy and threatened rain all day. I went to Y.L.M.I.A. in the evening. We came home and sat on the porch with pa untill almost eleven oclock.

18 July – Friday

Have had a little rain today. Something out of the usual run has occurred today. Mrfs Walker wanted to go to the lake in the Eve and asked me stay for her. I refused which caused a few unpleasant words to pass between us and we have scarcely spoken all day. I stayed and let M. Barret go which still caused more feelings toward me.

19 July – Saturday

This was a hot sultry morning. After breakfast I went to the store. At noon I went to Dr. Dunford and had two teeth drawn which made my face ache the remainder of the day. I left the store about 9.30 feeling very tired and worn out.

20 July – Sunday

My face aches so bad I think I will not go out today. After breakfast and I had my bath and dinner over I lay down and slept. Harry came down. Had not felt well all day. I went to meeting with Emma. Bro. Gill and Bro. Mcmurren spoke.

21 July – Monday

Another morning has dawned upon us. Hot and sultry as many others have before. Making me feel very much the same.

22 July – Tuesday

Today I have had two more teeth drawn and feel rather shakey.

23 July – Wednesday

Harry came over about nine oclock. I met him on the bank. This I believe was the first time I ever went out to meet him. I feel unusually happy tonight.

24 July – Thursday

I arose about 6 oclock and felt good and very much like work. Which is almost as great a surprise as I have had lately. I worked around untill noon when I receved a note from H. stating he would be down and we took the 2:45 train for the beach. Did not return home untill almost midnight. Enjoyed it immensely.

25 July – Friday

I feel a little tired after my trip to the Lake. Have been very busy after I arived home. I wrote a letter to Uncle Alfred Pettit and then went to bed.

26 July – Saturday

Today has passed off as usual bringing forth no important items or events worth mentioning.

27 July – Sunday

This morning I arose and found ma had been very sick all night. I remained home all day and assisted with the work. At five minutes to one at noon another addition was made to the family [William Alfred Pettit, Rebecca Hood Hill Pettit's fourteenth and final child]. Ma is feeling pretty well. I did not retire untill very late. Harry has been here but a little while today.

28 July – Monday

I went to the store but had been up so much during the night that I felt very tired. Ma was feeling very weak this morning but when I came home was feeling much better.

29 July – Tuesday

I am almost sick myself today. The worry over exertion and excitement besides being up so much last night. I have felt very much like coming home. I had to lay down when I came home I was so worn out.

30 July – Wednesday

Today has been very hot. I wrote a letter to Alice. I went up to the Equitable today noon and had a long talk with Bro. Emery and Langton. Harry came over in the evening. I made him feel bad. My temper will be the cause of much trouble for myself if I don’t control it. I have resolved to try and do better.

31 July – Thursday

This morning I walked to the store. The morning was much cooler. I also walked home with H. in the evening. We talked over our trip which we are contemplating up the canyon soon.

To be continued...

Many thanks to Sharon Wilbur for sending the picture of the Sunday School.

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 5

1 July – Tuesday

This being the first of the month we have been very busy preparing for the fourth. I came home at six tonight alone. Harry telephoned over saying he would work late but would come over later in the evening which he did.

2 July – Wednesday

I arose early went to work. Came home at seven and after supper I read a while then retired about ten oclock.

3 July – Thursday

I have been exceedingly busy today and worked untill almost ten oclock. Harry came for me. We walked home with Mrfs. Bowers. After seeing her safely home we walked slowly untill we arrived home. We then sat on the porch and rested for both were very tired. In about an hour after I had gone to bed the fire bells woke me. I sat watching the opera house burn.

An insurance plan for the Walker Opera House.

4 July – Friday

I awoke this morning before the usual hour. The fourth commenced early and loud. After breakfast I took a bath. Harry came down and we went to the parade but was disappointed to see such a turnout. Although some was very good. I did not feel well and more I stood the worse I felt untill I was compelled to come home where I remained the remainder of the day. Harry put up a bench on the bank and we sat there a while. In the evening watched the fireworks.

5 July – Saturday

I felt rather rockey but I wouldn’t give up. We went to the lake. Had a bath and a boat ride. Ate lunch on the boat. Came home before dark. I have not felt so well for a long time before. And have enjoyed myself immensely. The day was very hot.

6 July – Sunday

This has been another hot day. I stayed home in the morning and worked. H came down with the girls from school. We went to the tabernacle. Abraham Canon spoke. Also went to evening meeting. Went for a walk afterwards. When we came home found Ma very sick. We went in the cellar found something to eat. H. went home early on account of Ma sick.

7 July – Monday

This morning Ma was better again so I went to work although I felt worried all day. Came home and found everything all right.

8 July – Tuesday

I felt almost overcome with the heat but must go to the store. Went up on the car. In the evening came home with H. After supper I went out on the bank and sat untill quite late.

9 July – Wednesday (Mary’s Birthday)

This has been another hot day. I arose early went to work. The day passed slowly. I walked home with Harry. He came down later in the evening and found me ironing. H. gave me a present of the handsomest watch I ever seen. I felt that words could not express my thanks for the same. We sat on the porch untill late.

10 July – Thursday

This morning I feel so happy and lazy that I don’t feel like going to work but I went never the less. After dragging myself around the whole of the day I came home and sewed until about eleven oclock.

11 July – Friday

I arose and commenced sewing on my dress about 6 oclock. I sewed untill time to go to work. In the eveing I went and had my dress fit on and then worked untill quite late.

12 July – Saturday

It has been very hot again all day. I have been very busy but nothing of importance has transpired. I left work at seven oclock.

13 July – Sunday

I have been to school but not to meeting in the Tabernacle. It has been too hot. Harry came and we went out on the bank and sat. Decided we did not want to go to evening meeting so remained home. Bro. Bost came and had supper. We went over to H. G. and had ice cream.

14 July – Monday

I did not feel at all well this morning but went to work anyway but could not remain. I telephoned over and told Harry I was going home. He walked home with me. I had dinner slept a little and felt better. We had the photographs of the place taken.

15 July – Tuesday

Today it has been a little hotter than yesterday. I did not sleep well so I don’t feel very much rested and like going to the store.

To be continued...

Picture of the 38-star flag from www.flickr.com/photos/goochrules/2740402450/. The flag was changed on July 4, 1890, to a 43-star flag. That flag was flown for just a year until Wyoming became a state. Picture of the opera house from utahtheaters.info/TheaterMain.asp?ID=250.

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 4

16 June – Monday

I went down to Mrs. Hawkins today and found there was another member added to the family since my last visit. All was doing well as could be expected. I brought my dress home again.

17 June – Tuesday

Today has been long, hot and drearysome. I have been to the store. Left work at six oclock. Harry walked home with me. He was not well. We had supper and Ada and Harry came over and later Archie Freebairn came. We had a pleasant time.

18 June – Wednesday

I walked to work with Harry this morning. The day passed as usual and we came home together and spent the evening together.

19 June – Thursday

I went to Y.L.M.I.A. We had visitors. Bro. & Sister Clark occupied most of the time in talking to us.

20 June – Friday

I left the store at 7 and Harry and I took the car and went out to see Nettie and baby Hudson had been sick but was better. We came back and went to the Y.L.M.I.A. conference and enjoyed the meeting immensely. It was eleven oclock when I got home.

21 June – Saturday

Harry came for me at 9:30 oclock this evening. We walked home with Mrfs. Bowers. I was so tired I was pleased to get home.

22 June – Sunday

I have not been to school this morning. The sun is very hot. I have spent most of the day in reading & playing. I made ice cream had supper. Harry came down. We went to meeting. Bro. Stayner and Emery spoke. 

24 June – Tuesday

Today has been extremely hot. I have been at the store. Nettie & Sam came in and stayed quite a while. In the evening we went to an ice cream festival. I enjoyed myself very much. The party kept up until late. It was about half past one when I went to bed.

25 June – Wednesday

A very hot wind has been blowing which has made the day a disagreeable one. I went to Susie M. to have my dress fit on and when I got home Harry was there. We sat on the porch untill quite late in the evening. I was very tired from being up the night before. And fell fast asleep.

26 June – Thursday

Today has been cloudy and a little shower at noon. I have not been feeling very well so I did not go to meeting tonight. Dasie [probably her sister Daisy] went and took the books but there was no meeting. Today I received a letter from Eddie Seeley.

28 June – Saturday

This has been a busy day. I worked untill about quarter to ten and feel thoroughly give out. Feel like I have had all of Walker Bros. Store that I want.

29 June – Sunday

I went to school and H. walked home with me. He then came down later and we went to meeting. Bro McAlister & John Morgan spoke. After supper we went for a little walk then sat on the porch with Archie & Ada and our family untill about half past ten.

30 June – Monday

This morning I arose about 6 oclock. It was so hot I could not sleep. After breakfast I went to the store. There I remained until seven oclock and Harry walked home with me. Emma told me something which worried me and made me feel very uneasy about Harry.

To be continued...

Picture of the Salt Lake City streetcar from http://utahrails.net/gallery2/v/slc-streetcars/. The streetcars were converted to electricity starting in 1889.

1890 Diary of Mary Isabell Pettit, Part 3

Many thanks to my daughter who is typing the rest of this diary. As mentioned previously, all spelling has been preserved as found in the previous typescript.

1 June – Sunday

This morning I arose not very early. I got breakfast and after the work was all done I lay down on the parlor floor and slept about two hours. Harry is at the store writing and consequently we did not go to meeting in the afternoon. He came down and we went to the Tabernacle and was to late the gates were closed. Came back. I retired about 11 oclock.

2 June – Monday

The only event of importance today was a little row with Mrfs Walker.

4 June – Wednesday

Wednesday morning was bright and beautiful. It came in like many spring mornings have done before. I resumed my work as usual looking forward to the evening with joy knowing full well that it would bring one that is ever true to me. Evening came, he came the time was spent as we hope to have many hours spent. He departed at a late hour.

5 June – Thursday

I have been to the store and the time has passed rapidly bring forth no unusual changes. I left at six and Harry came home with me.

8 June – Sunday

I went to school this morning. Harry walked home with me. We made ice cream in the afternoon to try our new freezer. It works like a charm. We went to evening meeting. Listened to Bro. J. Higgs and Geo. Lambert. Came home and ate ice cream. Sat on the porch with Pa and Harry. Pa left us about 10 oclock and when the hour of eleven came I was fast asleep. Harry left at half past ten.

9 June – Monday

The day has passed with out any thing of unusual occurance.

10 June – Tuesday

The day has passed as yesterday. I have been sick all day and not hardly able to get around and attend to my work so I retired early.

11 June – Wednesday

The day has been long and wearysome. I have not felt well and was pleased when evening came. Harry came down. Pa and Grandpa [Archibald Newell Hill] came home from the farm where they had been working. I have received a letter from Uncle Alfred [Pettit].

12 June – Thursday

I went down to Minnie Hawkins today and took my dress. I have also been up to the school house this evening but there was no meeting. I came Harry and Eddie was here. We sat on the porch until it was quite dark. H. went home and I went to bed.

15 June – Sunday

I arose about 6 oclock had breakfast and went to Sunday School at ten. Did not go to meeting it was so hot. I took a quilt and went out and found a cool shady spot on the bank. There I sat reading and fell asleep. Harry came and woke me. We then sat reading untill almost meeting time. We had supper and went to meeting. Came home and sat in the parlor until it was time to part.

To be continued...