Naomi's Diaries
Naomi DeSelms Cox's 1916 Diary ©
Farm Life in Plain Township, Wood
county, Ohio, continued
Naomi DeSelms Cox born in Ohio October 19,
1855.
Her diaries from 1911-1938, still in existence, after spending a
number of decades in the attic closet of her son Clyde,
are transcribed on these web
pages.
She was 60 years old as this
1916 diary begins.
She married John Hughes Cox
in Wood Co OH 27 April 1879. In 1914 they lived in the north part
of
Plain Township in Wood county on what is now Hannah Road.
The acreage
north of them was Middleton Township. They lived on the old
Chapman
farm. You can see the land belonging to Esther Chapman in the 1886
plat
map. The 1910 census was helpful to identify the neighbors
mentioned in
the diaries. The 1912 plat maps of Plain and Middleton townships
were also helpful showing exactly
where people lived. Some of their nearest neighbors included
the farms of Henry Goodenough, Dan
Smith, Frank Self.
Harve and Inda Everett were across the street. Wenig, Ewing,
Coen, LeGalley, Thomas, Armitage, and Householder families were
nearby.
Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox
was a farm wife and the mother of eight children in Wood
Co in
northwestern
Ohio.
She frequently refers to John
her husband, whom she calls "Pa"
and her five children living by 1911:
Ethel
(living in Toledo with husband Jim Ewing;
their children: Hazel the oldest grandchild, Glenn, Donald, Dorothy, Doris and baby Ralph
(Jim's parents- Mr and Mrs Wesley Ewing, lived very near
Naomi and John Cox),
Johnny and
his wife Anna whose
parents lived in Luckey, living in Bowling Green- their little
girl was Zoe. and baby Dwight.
Ralph (R.E.) living at home as 1915 begins,
Clyde
or"C.H." with his dental practice in Toledo and wife Grace, and
John Emerson who is the youngest
grandchild as 1915 begins and
Jason and
his wife Lorena Abbott Cox who farm in Wood county
and their son Hughie. Hughie was never a well child.
Naomi
sometimes refers to her
youngest grandchild as "Babe".
It is not unusual for some of the preschool grandchildren to
spend days
with
her during the school year and the older ones to spend time in the
summer. Visits to and from the extended family in the area
are
frequent. Elsewhere on these webpages is additional information
about
these folks. Notice the blue links to findagrave,
and other web sites that may be of interest within this diary.
Italics
indicate my added
notes.
©The 1916 Diary of Naomi Esther DeSelms Cox
Sat. January 1, 1916
We've
had a family dinner here today and our Xmas tree for the little
ones,
all enjoyed it I guess. It has rained most all day Anna
couldn't
bring their children they've had measles.
Sun. January 2, 1916
Clydes
went over to Jasons last night and Jim and Ethel over to Ewings so
we've just had the 2 boys and 2 little girls till they all came back
and took them to the car Jims at 3 and Clydes at 5. The snow
is
about all gone can use the machine again.
Mon. January 3, 1916
Its
been a nice day Pa went to S.B. Meeting (School Board meeting), I went
along up to see
Freed, she is better than when I was there
last. Got a letter from
Hattie (Naomi's sister who lives
in Kansas). R.E. and Jason went to Waterville. A card from
Charlie
from M.D. (surely
visiting Ray and Beulah who lived in Maryland)
Tues. January 4, 1916
It's been a nice day but is raining tonight, I washed, am glad I
did. have crocheted some and finished reading Strawberry
Acres. Jason went with Roy J. (Johnson, Cy and Angeline's son) to get his car at
Togany.
Wed. January 5, 1916
An awful dark rainy day. I've a bad cold have worked some finishing
my Xmas things Pa and I are reading a book "PollyAnna"
its fine. Ralph went up town tonight then down to Clydes to fix his
teeth.
Thurs. January 6, 1916
R.E.
didn't get home till late tonight called on each one. Ethel, John
and
Clyde. Jason went down and brought Clydes auto up to paint and fix.
Fri. January 7, 1916
It's
been a lovely day. R.E. rolled down cornstalks this A.M. and was
over
to Jasons this P.M. Pa is splitting and piling up wood my cold is
better. Baby Hugh isn't very well.
Sat. January 8, 1916
Jason's went to Toledo with Roys in their new machine and we kept
Baby Hugh Jason came back so hoarse he can hardly talk.
Sun. January 9, 1916
Pa
and Ralph went up town this A.M. Pa is church this P.M. we all went
down to Elza's, Jasons went to Floyd's this P.M. stopped on their way
back and had supper, he got medicine for his cold.
Mon. January 10, 1916
I cut out my dress and have sewed quite a good deal for me. Pa went
over to Jasons awhile he found him feeling better.
Tues. January 11, 1916
R.E.
and Jason went and seem about selling some oats and hauled two loads
to
Haskins its .42 cents now. Pa signed up to raise tomatoes. It's
snowing
hard tonight.
Wed. January 12, 1916
T'was awful cold and
stormy last night now today its warm and rainy. Ralph took another
load
of oats to haskins. Sherman Stickney phoned from Rillie Lowell, will
come tomorrow.
Thurs. January 13, 1916
Pa went up and brought Sherm's folks out Rillie and little boy came
along Pa took her
back but they staid all night It was awful cold again all day.
Fri. January 14, 1916
Awful
cold. R.E. took car to Garage and cleaned out the valves t'was
clogged
up. Sherm went up and staid and went with Fred Hale to Dunbridge R.E.
took her up to take supper at Fred then both came back here.
Sat. January 15, 1916
We
took Sherm and Libbie out to Addies called on Manson, it started to
snow after we'd started and kept it up hard most all day, but had a
good visit. They went back to Toledo tonight. Jasons came this P.M.
had
supper ready.
Sun. January 16, 1916
I was about done up today
after our snowy hard trip and lay down and rested a good deal. R.E.
went to Toledo last night Jasons went to Floyds today.
Mon. January 17, 1916
Pa
and I are alone its awful cold Jason was over awhile and ate
dinner with us he says they are exposed to the small pox Roy
Johnson's wife has it and they didn't know it.
Tues. January 18, 1916
Jason
and Rena went up and got vaccnated and we kept Baby Hughs. They got
word this A.M. that Will Roberts was dead. Not quite so cold as
yesterdy. R.E. hasn't showed up.
Wed. January 19, 1916
Ralph
came home this A.M. Jason went up town brought Baby over, we kept
him
all night tonight. R.E. went to Haskins to have Bess shod. Dr. Carter
was buried.
Thurs. January 20, 1916
I had to wash but t'was a
bad day, is raining quite hard tonight. Jasons came this A.M. took
Babe
and went up town, they got home with Will Roberts last night. Pa
paid
taxes.
Fri. January 21, 1916
Jasons went to Will Roberts funeral and we kept Baby Hugh they left
him all night as Lorena came home nearly sick.
Sat. January 22, 1916 (Toledo)
Jasons went back up town this A.M. and took Babe with them. Pa and I
got ready
and went to Ethels tonight. Jim and Ethel and we went over town
this
evening.
Sun. January 23, 1916
Pa and I went over to Clydes
for dinner after we went out for a walk and through the lovliest
streets I ever saw took the car back. Ralph and his friend came this
evening.
Mon. January 24, 1916
Pa went home last night will
tend the Farmers Grain Meeting today, Grace went with me over to
Johns
today. Little John and Dwight sure are getting nice.
Tues. January 25, 1916
We've
had a nice visit at Johns and Anna went over town with me this P.M.
we
waited til Zoe came from school and she went then I came over to
Ethels, and she lost her pocket book on her way back.
Wed. January 26, 1916
I
staid over today ans we went over to call on Anna as she is so broke
up
over losing her pocket book. the boys met Ethel at Milners and she
got
them suits and shoes.
Thurs. January 27, 1916
I came home
this A.M. it rained quite a good deal but Ralph met me with the
machine. he has been having the grip. Jasons came over and he is
sick
they took him up to the Dr. this P.M. Ralph went home with them
Mrs. J.W. Powell was buried.
Fri. January 28, 1916
Jason
is better he found some of his corn was spoiling so Pa and
Ralph
helped him sort some over and load two loads, this P.M. I finished
my
dress, swept etc.
Sat. January 29, 1916
Ralph went to Toledo
to have Clyde fix his teeth. Jasons came over and went with us to
town
Gene came home with them Pa went to S.B.
Meeting and I to see
Freed. Rained hard.
Sun. January 30, 1916
Its been a gloomy
day I put in the time writing letters wrote 4 Jason brought
Gene
over to go up town with Ralph she had to be there tomorrow on
her insurance business.
Mon. January 31, 1916
I washed and
commenced a bonnet for the contest I've gone into. R.E. is all ready
to
start on his trip tomorrow. Jasons went up town and he went on down
to
see Jack Johnston at the hospital.
Tues. February 1, 1916
Pa
took Ralph up this A.M. to start on his trip south. I ironed this
A.M.
Pa went over to Jasons this P.M. Jason took one load of corn. Gene
and
Lorena are sewing.
Wed. February 2, 1916
Pa went to Jasons
again this A.M. to help him cull over another load of corn he
hauled 2 loads today gets .97 for it I churned 9 lbs.
butter then tatted some.
Thurs. February 3, 1916
Jason hauled
two loads of good corn over to Sugar Ridge. pa was over there
awhile.
Gene is helping Rena sew. Hugh is pretty good again. I did usual
work
and tatted on the hood sold 9 doz. eggs to Browns.
Fri. February 4, 1916
We
are just doing usual work. Pa is having a little bother with his
back.
We kept Baby Hugh while they took Gene out to Portage. Snowed quite
a
bit.
Sat. February 5, 1916
Jason went out to Portage and
brought home the piano they had bought. pa went up to S.B. Meeting,
did
some trading got a hat. I didn't go.
Sun. February 6, 1916
Jason
and Lorena went up town and he went on to Perrysburg and brought Jack
Johnston home from the hospital. Pa and I have been home all
day. Quite
cold storms tonight.
Mon. February 7, 1916
It was too cold to
wash so I tatted We got a card from Ralph, wrote Thurs he
hadn't
got to his destination poor connections.
Tues. February 8, 1916
I washed, tatted some and read some Pa went over to Jasons awhile
Jason went down to Clydes to have him tend his teeth.
Wed. February 9, 1916
Pa
went to Haskins back got check cashed from grain Co. then stopped
and
got the chickens six roosters from Brandt Jason
brought Babe over
in a handsled staid awhile Pa and I went over and heard Lorena
play tonight.
Thurs. February 10, 1916
Jason
butchered, Pa went over before noon they had it dressed, Brooks
didn't
come till after boon, then I went over awhile they got all thru lard
all out, I just finished the tatting hood tonight.
Fri. February 11, 1916
Pa
went over to Jasons this P.M. to help him put down his meat but will
have to have a larger barrel. We got a card from Ralph he has
started
but will come b way of Wash and Balt. I've done nothing but odd jobs
today.
Sat. February 12, 1916
Jasons drove down to Toledo in
C.H. machine will stay all night. Pa and I went up town this P.M.
and
to see Freed she is surely bad off has had both limbs tapped.
Clyde traded his machine in on a new Overland.
Sun. February 13, 1916
A
very quiet day Pa and I've been alone all day Ralph
came
late he and Jason came up from Clydes together Lorena staid a
few
days R.E. got in Toledo this A.M. Had a good time.
Mon. February 14, 1916
It's
been a lovely day but rather cold I washed and nearly made a
kimona, Ralph and Jason each hauled a load of corn. Jim has changed
his
work to the shipyard.
Tues. February 15, 1916
Another nice
day I ironed and sewed The boys both hauled
corn Jason came over
and ate supper then went up town with Ralph.
Wed. February 16, 1916
I
came down to Ethels this P.M. and Lorena went home. I found them all
well, Mrs. Emma Ross is very bad must go to the
hospital abcess
of the brain.
Thurs. February 17, 1916
Ethel and I have been busy we got the little hood all trimmed
up and went at her crochet drape.
Fri. February 18, 1916
Emma
Ross died at the hospital I came home tonight and brought the
two little girls. Ethel came to the car and we left the things for
the
contest.
Sat. February 19, 1916
It's been a cold rough day they brought Mrs. Ross home this
A.M. R.E. is breaking down stalks.
Sun. February 20, 1916
Jason and Lorena were over, Pa went to Church, Ralph went to Toledo.
little Hugh isn't feeling so very good.
Mon. February 21, 1916
We
went to Emma Ross' funeral. Jason brought Lorena over and she staid
here with Hughs and the girlies. Jack and Dora stopped for supper with
us. R.E. took them to his folks.
Tues. February 22, 1916
We
put on a comforter to tie then went over and staid with Baby Hugh
while
Lorena went to Portage to see Gene she's sick
then
finished the comfort tonight Jason got 5 loads of corn off.
R.E.
hauled 1 he 2 and Roy 2.
Wed. February 23, 1916
I tied off
another comforter and hemed them both. R.E. took some feed over to
Oppermans and got it ground, Jack's came to Jasons We had a
hard
thunder-storm last night.
Thurs. February 24, 1916
Jasons and
Jacks came over and went to town. I went along and to see Freed.
Jason
and Lorena went on to Portage to see Gene. the little girls staid
with
Pa.
Fri. February 25, 1916
Pa and R.E. hauled out manure, I
did usual work, baked, ironed and tended the butter and tried to sew
a
little a letter from Ethel she has a bad cold.
Sat. February 26, 1916
Pa
and Ralph has been up town all day Pa tended a general School
Meeting Jasons went up this P.M. Clydes came down tonight
it has turned real cold and disagreeable.
Sun. February 27, 1916
Clydes
and Jasons were here for dinner it was Jasons 4th Wedding
anniversary Clydes went home on the 5-16. its so windy and
rough. Dorothy was sick last night but is all right now.
Mon. February 28, 1916
It's
been quite a nice day but I did nothing but usual work and sewed
some
Beck moved to their new home. R.E. took another load of corn
its only .83
Tues. February 29, 1916
Its been a
nice day, I washed, Jason brought Baby Hugh over this P.M. he
and
Ralph commenced cutting down some trees to clear some over Beihls
where
he lives.
Wed. March 1, 1916
Pa went out to Charlies
will stay in Toledo tonight. It has turned very stormy this evening,
little like a lion. They all worked in the woods this A.M.
Thurs. March 2, 1916
I've
been quite busy with the house work and sewed a little, R.E. helped
Jason this P.M. in his woods. he went down to Dan's tonight.
Fri. March 3, 1916
It
keeps R.E. rather busy alone with everything, they didn't work in
the
woods Jasons went up town they went over to Devlins to a
party tonight we have Hugh he is sleeping with R.
Sat. March 4, 1916
Jasons
got back late and staid all night Pa came to B.G. this P.M.
went
to S.B. Meeting then on home tonight, its been cold and bad
ever
since he went away.
Sun. March 5, 1916
Pa and Ralph went up
to Church this morning. Jason was over and went down to Frank Selfs
with them. it has turned quite storm. Ethels birthday.
Mon. March 6, 1916
Its
been a bad day rained or snowed nearly all the time a little. they
couldn't do much outside Ralph went to Ropers with some
others a
surprise.
Tues. March 7, 1916
Its been a splendid was day
clothes dried so nice then it blackened up and rained about
4-30
had to light the lamps. Jason and Ralph went to Shelines sale.
We kept Hugh Lorena washed.
Wed. March 8, 1916
A
cold disagreeable day, Ralph went to Sugar Ridge for a load of coal
he and Dan went to Togany to a Masonic meeting tonight.
Thurs. March 9, 1916
Windy
and bad, Boys went to a sale Lorena took Babe and went to
Floyds
with them I did usual work and sewed Pa worked in woods
this A.M.
Fri. March 10, 1916
Jason is looking round for a
cow to buy he and Pa went over to Dalley's. He and Lorena went to
Sugar Ridge to a party tonight and left Baby Hugh with us.
Sat. March 11, 1916
Jasons
went up town and I went along and went to see Freed again she
seems better. I took some crocheting to do from Mrs. Underwood
It keeps cold and chilly riding.
Sun. March 12, 1916
Jason's
went down to Toledo and left babe here they didn't go till
noon
as it was snowing in the A.M. R.E. came to B.G. last night and
on
home this A.M.
Mon. March 13, 1916
It was a nice day and I
washed. the men were trying to get their hot bed started but it was
froze, so they have to wait. cant get at plowing or anything. Jason
bought a cow of Fred Weihl.
Tues. March 14, 1916
It been an awful cold bad day and is blowing and snowing awful
tonight. A monument man came and we bargained for one.
Wed. March 15, 1916
Awful
cold all day 14 above Zero at 7AM A letter from ethel and some
100 papers of both Glenn and Don. I am sewing some and crocheting
some
besides usual work, some crochet for Mrs. Underwood.
Thurs. March 16, 1916
Another
cold, blustery day, Jason was over with Baby Hug so Lorena could
work
and rest a little she is nearly sick. Babe stuck to Jason
he is rather fussy.
Fri. March 17, 1916
Jason brought Hugh
over again so he could go away to Sugar Ridge and B.G. he and Ralph
went together, but Hugh was real good today, Pa was in the house a
good
deal.
Sat. March 18 1916
Jaons went up town this P.M. and took Babe with them. we didn't go
up today but sent with Ralph tonight.
Sun. March 19, 1916
Clydes
drove down in their new Overland and brought Johns folks with them,
Jasons came over for diiner and we had a nice day together.
Mon. March 20, 1916
It
has been quite good most of the day but got blustery this P.M. I
didn't
feel like washing but crocheted. Got a letter from Ethel. Jason put
his
meat to smoke.
Tues. March 21, 1916
Jason brought Hugh over
this P.M. as he was working in the woods and she washed he
was
feeling fine. Pa and I are reading "In the days of St. Claire: A
Pioneer Story.
Wed. March 22, 1916
It rained hard last night, thunder storm, sleeted this A.M. then
snowed hard and very cold and windy just like mid winter.
Thurs. March 23, 1916
There is quite a lot of snow and hasn't thawed off very last yet,
its
quite nice I washed and did part of the ironing and R.E.
churned this
evening. Pa has the headache. Hugh was here, was awful good
Jason
went up town.
Fri. March 24, 1916
This
has been a busy day for all. We buthered, rendered the lard I
got
sausage meat and casings all ready Boys went to Toledo. Hazel
came to help Lorena with Hugh Zoe had a birthday.
Sat. March 25, 1916
What
a change, so warm have to have doors all open. finished sausage and
got
cleaned up Jasons came over they and Pa went up town in
our machine, after a horse pulled it to the road. hazel went over to
see her Grandma.
Sun. March 26, 1916
Rather a rainy bad day,
Boys took Jasons car up town and left it. Jim came down to see his
mother she's sick and took the little girls home. I couldn't
bear to see them go so late and rainy too.
Mon. March 27, 1916
I
didn't feel very good today just crocheted and did usual work, it
rained awful hard last night hard thunder storm Pa and R.E.
are
getting their hot bed ready.
Tues. March 28, 1916
I feel
better got a card from Ethel saying Jim and Kiddies got home
just
before the storm came up not 10 min. I fried down my sausage. R.E.
has
commenced plowing on the sand ground.
Wed. March 29, 1916
I
washed took down the upstairs curtains, its getting so nice I feel
anxious to get started to doing something soon as its fit. Street
car
men got in trouble about wearing their buttons yesterday.
Thurs. March 30, 1916
Pa
and I went up town saw Freed and did some trading. I got some cream
marquisette for the parlor curtains I'm making lace for. Jason and
Roy
Johnson are helping Floyd dig the cellar for his new house. R.E.
plowed
all day.
Fri. March 31, 1916
Another beautiful day, I guess
Spring is surely coming at last. Pa sowed his tomatoes today.
Jason and Roy helped at Floyds R.E. plowed all day. Jim
got
a raise of .05 just lately.
Sat. April 1, 1916
It rained all
forenoon. Pa went to S.B.Meeting and R.E. went up and staid. Jason
went
up tonight to come home with Lorena she and Hazel went with
Bess
and Hazel went home.
Sun. April 2, 1916
Pa went to Church, Jason and Lory came over for dinner, A fellow
with an Oakland (?)
stopped to see the boys. Elzas came this P.M. with their Overland just
go Fri.
Mon. April 3, 1916
Quite
windy but I washed, and crochet Hazel came and staid here
last.
Clyde's had taken Ethel out for a long ride yesterday Pa and Lem
Ward went to Rudolph about the Blue Ray business.
Tues. April 4, 1916
Pa
helped Jason raked stalks he sold a steer that brought over
$68.
Pa and I went up to the church tonight when R. E. went to lodge, the
men gave a supper for the women.
Wed. April 5, 1916
Lorena
and Hazel came over with Bess and we went up town together in the
car
I got me a cap and veil for riding the boys are busy
plowing
Thurs. April 6, 1916
Mr and Mrs. Ward went with Pa
and me to Oak Harbor today had a nice time, saw some old friends and
neighbors, it was rather cold though. We're rather tired.
Fri. April 7, 1916
We
went to hear the Otterbein Glee Club at the U.B. Church tonight
Jason went up with us and got his car. My but its getting
windy
and disagreeable.
Sat. April 8, 1916
We
are having a real blizzard worse than than we have had all winter.
R.E.
went to John's this P.M. Jason drove his car and had some bother
with
it.
Sun. April 9, 1916
The snow was awful deep this morning
but is nearly gone only the drifts. Pa and I went to Jasons this
P.M.
Mr. Cole got his arm broke the other day. R.E.
got home, says all are
well, Cars not started yet.
Mon. April 10, 1916
The cars started this A.M. with better pay for the men, Jim has
another raise of 2 1/2. Pa helped and we cleaned upstairs.
Tues. April 11, 1916
Quite
a little shower this A.M. but I washed got them dry quick, it was
windy
Hazel came over this P.M. just a little homesick because she didn't
get
a letter.
Wed. April 12, 1916
Clydes were coming so had
Jasons over for supper too T'was Lorena's birthday but Clydes
didn't show up it's a lovely night Hazel and Hugh
staid
here. Jasons went up town.
Thurs. April 13, 1916
It's getting
awful warm and is raining tonight. Pa helped Jason all day, disked I
think, I've gone usual work and crochet, Lettie Beck was in awhile,
they've sold and are moving R.E. is drilling oats today.
Fri. April 14, 1916
Pa
and I went up town this P.M. went over and saw Freed and got a
carpet
for the living room. Jason and Lorena went away tonight left Hazel
and
Hugh here.
Sat. April 15, 1916
They plowed the garden and Pa planted onions, lettuce and peas. R.E.
is disking and Jason is drilling in oats.
Sun. April 16, 1916
Pa
and I went to S.S. and Church this A.M. went to Jasons and Hazel to
Ewings. Clyde, Grace and their hired girl came down this afternoon,
rained
Mon. April 17, 1916
A very windy day didn't wash but got my carpet nearly done and
crocheted some tonight on my lace curtain.
Tues. April 18, 1916
I finished the carpet before I commenced washing and got thru then
before noon.
Wed. April 19, 1916
Pa
went to Toledo this P.M. saw the big ball-game and took supper at
Clydes and went over to Johns awhile, I cut out my curtains. Hazel
and
Hugh staid tonight till Jasons to town.
Thurs. April 20, 1916
Pa
helped Jason some today, the boys are very busy but it rained this
P.M.
and tonight. Took off our first chicks 50 and reset the incubator
Am hem stitching curtain.
Fri. April 21, 1916
Jason
finished drilling his oats the boys hauled over a little house for
Roy
Johnson this P.M. for an Auto shed. Rather rainy bother about their
oats.
Sat. April 22, 1916
Another rainy day so they couldn't
work, Pa and Lorena went up town and Hazel went along and went home
Jason staid here with baby.
Sun. April 23, 1916
Clyde's
and Mrs Jones came down in their Car when on up to
church Pa and
I went Jim came down to his folks. It's awful cold. Winter
wraps
worn
Mon. April 24, 1916
Jason helped Ralph all day, its cold
and threatens rain, sprinkled some I washed and worked at my
curtain. I done up all downstair curtains.
Tues. April 25, 1916
Jason
helped till noon about the oats. it's so raw and cold I have to keep
the little chickens in the house, I ironed and worked at curtains,
don't feel good.
Wed. April 26, 1916
It so cold, rainy and
bad I cant get at the cleaning. Ralph finished oats Freed was
very bad and we went up this P.M. I dont think she can possibly live
long.
Thurs. April 27, 1916
Freed died this A.M. about 3-30.
An April day with showers the boys have got at their corn ground
we put the little chicks out today first
Fri. April 28, 1916
Pa
and I went up town this A.M. went and saw Freed she looks so
nice
I was afraid she wouldn't she had suffered so all winter, has never
been
out of the house since last fall. (Freed
was Naomi's first cousin) I got wallpaper and a hat.
Sat. April 29, 1916
I
kept Hugh all night last night Jasons went away, Hazel went to
Haskins, Pa and Ralph to a lecture at B.B. Jasons and Pa and I went
to
the funeral, Hzel kept Hugh over here.
Sun. April 30, 1916
We
all went down to Ethels today. It ws nice but windy. The boys went
and
brought Anna and children over, Went up and heard Bishop Bell
tonight.
Mon. May 1, 1916
Pa helped me and we got the parlor and bed-room cleaned, it turned
rainy and bad this afternoon.
Tues. May 2, 1916
Pa
helped get our bedroom and this room all cleared and everything
ready
then he plowed in Ralphs place and he helped paper he did the
bedroom
and ceiling here this P.M.
Wed. May 3, 1916
Finished papering
and got the bedroom all straightened up and this one ready for the
carpet, rained awful hard last night. A card from Ethel and Doris
has
measles.
Thurs. May 4, 1916
We got finished up in this part but will leave the kitchen and
pantry till next week. Mr
Smith is quite sick Pa has gone down to see him tonight.
Fri. May 5, 1916
I've
put in a busy day washed, ironed some, baked bread, fried cakes and
pies anm very tired tonight. Pa helped Jason make a fence for a
pasture. R.E. hauled load of corn and plowed.
Sat. May 6, 1916
Pa, Ralph and I went down to Clyde this afternoon to the Hughes Granite works to see the new monument
they're making. drove 87 1/2 miles from dinner till 6-30, rained
some.
Sun. May 7, 1916
Jasons
wanted us ll there for dinner, but Ethels couldn't as Doris has
measles
Clydes and Anna came, John couldn't get off. Pa, Ralph
and
I went to S.S. first t'was Rally day.
Mon. May 8, 1916
I've
been resting up some and making a dresser scarf. pa and R.E.
scattered
straw on Goodenoughs this A.M. then Pa phowed this P.M. and Ralph
transplanted his tomato plants. Mr. Selkirk got killed this morning by a
freight.
Tues. May 9, 1916
I'm
still resting am making a cushion top or the insertion for one. Pa
plowed this A.M. again and let Ralph reset plants it is so hard for
him, Pa got the meat hung up to smoke. Mr. Smith is very bad. Ralph
sat
up with Dan and Minnie.
Wed. May 10, 1916
Mr. Selkirk was
buried this P.M. Pa and I went to the cemetery this afternoon and
stopped to see Mr. Smith he's better. Hazel was here with
baby
when we got back.
Thurs. May 11, 1916
Raymond Ewing was married at the U.B. Parsonage (he is a son of Wesley and Rhoda
Ewing, born in 1893)
Fri. May 12, 1916
Hazel
was over all day with Hugh. I got a letter from Ethel, sh'd like to
have Hazel to help her awhile to finish cleaning. Its too much for
her.
Sat. May 13, 1916
Pa and I went up town and Hazel went along and went home. We kept
baby Hugh tonight while they went up town. he isn't very well.
Sun. May 14, 1916
It's
been a very rainy day lots of thunder and lightning it struck
a
calf for Jason and killed it. he phoned to Hanna, he'll come in the
A.M. to see about it.
Mon. May 15, 1916
Mr. Hanna the
Insurance man came and allowed Jason $20. for the calf. Lorena is
sick
and Hugh is almost and Jason brought him here for the day. He got
the
Powers girl to help.
Tues. May 16, 1916
Pa and I cleaned the
kitchen ceiling A.M. then I got the pantry about half done this P.M.
he
worked in the field. Jason is drilling corn.
Wed. May 17, 1916
I
finished the buttery and have a nice litle place by the window for
my
sewing-machine, sewed some A letter from Ethel Hazel
had
rather stay home Jason took Rene to see theater.
Thurs. May 18, 1916
Baby
Hugh and Rene are both sick Pa and I went over this P.M.
I
helped her wash and Pa drilled in corn for him, he took care of Hugh
awhile then went and got a girl.
Fri. May 19, 1916
Hugh
is getting better. Pa went over awhile this A.M. and brough Jasons
horse Bess and is helping Ralph now, he has commenced drilling.
Jason
has finished this A.M.
Sat. May 20, 1916
They've kept pretty
busy today and have 22A. planted Pa took another team and
worked
while Ralph fed his team and ate dinner. Pa went up town this P.M. I
didn't feel like it.
Sun. May 21, 1916
Ralph, Pa and I went
down to Toledo today it was a cold windy ride though called on
Clydes, Johns and Ethels had dinner at Ethels, Johns were at
Rossford. Laura is sick.
Mon. May 22, 1916
It rained hard
this forenoon but cleared up this P.M. Ralph hauled a load of
corn got 1.02 Jason was over this A.M. their new cow
is
fresh, its thundering mow tonight.
Tues. May 23, 1916
I sewed some, Pa planted sweet corn, beans etc. Hugh is better they
went up town tonight, R.E. went with them. A belling
at Raymond Ewing.
Wed. May 24, 1916
Pa
drilled corn his A.M. then got the monument from B.G.this P.M. John
came down this P.M. helped them with the stone and came home for
supper
went back tonight.
Thurs. May 25, 1916
They just got the Coen
monument set last night and set ours this A.M. Jason is hauling corn
and oats now they came over tonight. Charlie Maur drove in
awhile.
Fri. May 26, 1916
The
men finished getting in the corn tonight. they worked hard on the
new
ground today to finish Jason helped awhile, then he and Rene
went to Toledo this P.M. Girl and Babe came here.
Sat. May 27, 1916
It
commenced raining this A.M. and kept it up all forenoon, the boys
helped Pa set tomatoes this P.M. We all went up town tonight.
Sun. May 28, 1916
Jasons and we all went out to Uncle Charlies this A.M. had a good day and a
nice time only a blow-out on the way home. Beulah is out on a visit.
Mon. May 29, 1916
O busy day, got flowers ready this forenoon. Pa and Ralph set
tomatoes this A.M. then we went to Dowling (cemetery, where Pa's parents are buried, now called Old Belleville Ridge Cemetery)
this P.M. and stopped and set out plants down there.
Tues. May 30, 1916
Ralph and Jason is plowing on John Knauss'
for corn Jason is going to put it out. Pa and I went to
Portage
this P.M. Lorena went with us, we stopped down here at Bowling Green
Cemeterys, she staid at Floyds. Clydes came down.
Wed. May 31, 1916
We
had to fry down our meat today just the large pieces. A letter
from Ethel and one from Hattie think she will be out this
summer. boys finished corn on Ed K.
Thurs. June 1, 1916
I did
a large wash am awful tired a new mail man
started
today but Clyde Mc was round with a Petition and thinks he'll get it
back. Pa has been dragging the new ground corn and R.E. weeding.
Fri. June 2, 1916
A
very hard thunder-shower with a little hail. Pa went to Huffmans and
got some more tomatoes to set out. but it rained too hard to set
them
Jason came to help. Lorena and Babe came along.
Sat. June 3, 1916
Pa
went to S.B. Meeting and I went along. we got a couch. Jason helped
this A.M. and they got the tomatoes all set Jason dragged his
9
acres this P.M.
Sun. June 4, 1916
We've
all been to Clydes for dinne today, had a lovely dinner, rained
quite
hard before we started home. The whole family was there except Jim.
he
worked.
Mon. June 5, 1916
Its been quite nice but cold
we took off our last batch of chickens, except a few. I felt rather
tired and only done what I had to and croched some. Rained this P.M.
Tues. June 6, 1916
It
has rained most all day a cold East wind its hard on the young
chicks,
I took off the rest 80 in all Jason came and got the
incubator
then.
Wed. June 7, 1916
Orrin Thomas's baby boy was buried this P.M. and Prieur boy died he got hurt Sun. at the River
diving It's rained this A.M. but has cleared up this P.M.
Thurs. June 8, 1916
Its
been showery all dy, but I washd and got the clothes dry. Pa helped
with the work and cultivated this P.M. Ralph hauled 2 loads of corn
then cultivated got a new cultivator this P.M. couch came.
Fri. June 9, 1916
Showery again today. The man came and go the new cultivator started.
Mr. Harbaugh
died this morning. Jason brough Babe and Vivian over to stay tonight
they want to go away. I sent Ethel a letter Clydes a
card.
Sat. June 10, 1916
Rained
hard again this A.M. has rained every day this week. Pa went up town
this A.M. and they hoed thistles this P.M. Jason drove his
colt
over he is surely a dandy.
Sun. June 11, 1916
We went
to S.S. cand Church, this A.M. and to Mr. Harbaugh's funeral this
P.M.
Dan's were up tonight. Jason went to Floyds stopped on the way
back. Their girl has left again.
Mon. June 12, 1916
It has turned out nice after the bad weather they're
cultivating now Pa cut thistles. I went down to Leimgrubers and phoned to Clyde about Jasons
ice box.
Tues. June 13, 1916
A
lovely day, I washed Pa helped with the work awhile this A.M.
them cut thistles. R.E. is getting on fine with his new 2 row
cultivator. A letter from Ethel.
Wed. June 14, 1916
It rained
awful hard this P.M. Jason brought Hughes over this A.M. she
wanted to wash and iron they came in the evening and took him
was going to town but backed out it turned cold and rainy.
Thurs. June 15, 1916
R.E.
went over and helped Jason out to the stone road with a load of oats
it
was so muddy I went along over for a little while. Pa cut alfalfa
and
mowed the road, hurt a hen and killed it.
Fri. June 16, 1916
Rained again rains so easy now Jason's were over a
little while she got some roses to send Belle she is at the Hospital at Tulsa
Okla.
Sat. June 17, 1916
Pa
and I went up town this A.M. so they could work this P.M. put
up
the alfalfa cultivated some and washed car Jason cultivated
his
9 Acres. got a washing machine letter from Glenn and Donald.
Sun. June 18, 1916
Clyde's
brought Ethel's folks all down this A.M. Hazel and Glenn came
on
the car and rode in with them, then Clydes went on to Gernerts and back after them. Ryders came out.
Mon. June 19, 1916
Glenn
and Donald staid down so the others all rode back last night
We
and the boys drove over to Tontogany tonight to Johnston but he
wasn't
in.
Tues. June 20, 1916
I did a large washing with my new
machine. The boys and I took car of baby Hugh. Pa took them up to
Togany and saw Johnson about Donald's head. Jasons and Rene came
brought lovely berries.
Wed. June 21, 1916
It rained hard
last night and is cold and bad all A.M. a little better this
P.M.
we all went up town took cream to the ice plant.
R.E. brought home a quart of ice cream The soldiers are
drilling on street.
Thurs. June 22, 1916
They could cultivate
again this afternoon so did quite a good deal with the big new one.
Jason worked in his 9 acres. The little boys are in the filed with
them
most of the time.
Fri. June 23, 1916
They got in the alfalfa
late this afternoon but it's not very good cultivating is
being
rushed now, the boys uncovers corn
Sat. June 24, 1916
I just
varnished the linoleum this evening. Pa went up town this P.M.
Don went along, saw them making ice got him and Glenn
each
a new sun hat. Got our first ice. Our cream does better than
butter.
Sun. June 25, 1916
Jason and Lorena went to Toledo and we kept Babe he was awful
good. Moores baby was buried this afternoon. Ralph
took the car to help carry the people
Mon. June 26, 1916
Hughes
staid all night. Jason came and got him at noon Lorena washed
this forenoon while he was here. They cut down some bay and its
raining
a little tonight.
Tues. June 27, 1916
I did quite a large
washing and baked bread and we churned a little but its almost as
well
to get it at the Ice plant. Ralph finished cultivating on
Goodenoughs,
tended the hay and mowed the pasture. Pa is hoing truck and
tomatoes.
Wed. June 28, 1916
Jason
came over and helped with the hay Lorena came for supper and
staid till he did the chores and came back and went to town
Clyde's and Mr. and Mrs. Rymers came tonight a little while.
Thurs. June 29, 1916
They
helped Jason today with his hay Glenn went over to help take
care of Hugh. Donald and I were here along R.E. went after
dinner. Lorena had 65 chickens.
Fri. June 30, 1916
It rained
awful hard this morning but came off so they could work again. R.E.
hauled 2 loads of corn to Sugar Ridge got $1.02
Sat. July 1, 1916
We
all went up town this A.M. but R.E. Jason, Ralph hauled a load of
corn
and Jason cultivated. Pa went to the School Board Meeting this
P.M. then he, Ralph and little boys went to the show tonight. saw
the
parade. R.E. helped Jason haul hay P.M.
Sun. July 2, 1916
It
threatened rain a good deal but it went round to other places. R.E.
went away this evening but the rest of us have been at home all day.
Jasons came tonight.
Mon. July 3, 1916
R.E. cultivated the
new ground this A.M. and Pa picked cherries, I canned 19 qts today
Jason cut some hay then cultivated with Ralphs 2 row
cultivator.
Ralph Smith was married P.M.
Tues. July 4, 1916
Pa,
little boys and I went to Tontogany this afternoon to the S.S.
celebration there was quite a crowd Jason and Ralph got his
hay
in this P.M.
Wed. July 5, 1916
I did a large washing and am awful tired Pa cultivated
for Jason.
Thurs. July 6, 1916
Pa
hoed for Jason, R.E. is cultivating on Goodenoughs, I ironed and
usual
work am bothered with rheumatism A letter from Nan
Fri. July 7, 1916
They
boys and I picked the currents Mrs. Johnston ws here trying
to
sell some hay. R.E. hauled a load of corn to Haskins got $1.08
Frank Zimmerman died last night.
Sat. July 8, 1916
I
made 25 cups of current jell besides my usual work we're
getting
ready to go to Toledo to see the folks will stop at the Park
awhile Jasons will go too. R.E. finished hauling the corn
3 loads The boys pulled weeds for R.E. and picked
gooseberries
today
Sun. July 9, 1916
We were at Ethels and Johns both for
a litttle while, Johns have moved into a nice large house and are
rerenting enough to more than pay the rent. Frank Z. was buried.
Mon. July 10, 1916
I did quite a large washing the little boys helped about work
Dons Birthday 8 years. Glenn
took Jasons old Fan to the shop Pa and R.E. hoed in the new
ground.
Tues. July 11, 1916
It's
been awfully hot today. we kept Baby Hugh while Lorena washed, we
kept
him out in the shade all the time except meals Pa helped Jason
haul in hay P.M.
Wed. July 12, 1916
Pa and litle boys went over to Haskins then to B.G. he drew
his corn money and paid up the old Blue
Ray note for M.I.
don't know what will come next to keep us from getting
anything ahead.
Thurs. July 13, 1916
Jason
commenced cutting wheat, Pa is helping, we kept Baby Hugh
Lorena
had so much to do, We had a dandy rain and it ws needed, a good deal
of
thunder and lightning
Fri. July 14, 1916
Jason and Pa
finished the wheat then Jason commenced cutting his clover see, R.E.
is
busy cultivating, A letter from Ethel all are well but feel the heat
badly down there The boys went with Kenneth to take his
father
dinner.
Sat. July 15, 1916
Gene came to Jasons last night. R.E. cut
clover seed this P.M. Pa and I went to B.G. I got goods for a
summer dress.
Sun. July 16, 1916
Pa,
Ralph and Glenn went to Church. Donald and I staid and had a
chicken dinner. It's been very warm Jasons went to the river.
Mon. July 17, 1916
I
did a quite large washing They are having a terrible flood in
the South. R.E. finished his clover. Pa is having tomatoes.
Tues. July 18, 1916
I ironed, baked bread and dough-nuts and commenced my dress
the little boys are helping the men in the field.
Wed. July 19, 1916
Clydes
came down tonight were here for supper then all went up town
Pa
went up and paid his taxes this P.M. its terrible warm.
Thurs. July 20, 1916
It
was so late and Grace had a headache so they staid and went home
early
this A.M. We went over to Jasons tonight. it rained hard in
B.G.
Fri. July 21, 1916
It's
awful hot and dry a little cooler today snice it rained so
near
by. We kept Baby Hugh tonight while they all went over to the Club
House.
Sat. July 22, 1916
Jason thot he'd hull clover this P.M. but they didn't get there, got
already it threatened rain some but it went round Chamberlain boy got killed on motorcycle.
Sun. July 23, 1916
Ralph took the Reo and he, Jason and Jean
all went to the Club House, Clydes came there too, all ate dinner
and
supper there. Pa and Glenn went to S.S. and Church, Don and I staid
and
had a chicken dinner.
Mon. July 24, 1916
It's been a very hot
day I didn't feel like washing so chroceted. Pa went and had
the
horses shod, boys went with hinm and on to Lesters awhile. wheat in the barn R.E.
helped Jason stack. Pa went to Chautauqua tonight. sold steer for
$50.
Tues. July 25, 1916
I
did a large washing. Glenn went and helped take care of Hugh,
Lorena's
arm bothers her Ralph helped Jason this A.M. get the wheat in
then commenced cutting oats at home Jason helped Pa
went
to Chautauqua.
Wed. July 26, 1916
So hot and dry, it
thretened a little but all goes around, A letter from Ethel saying
they
had a hard hail storm Sat. Glenn helped play with Hugh again. We
went
to the Chautauqua tonight. Glene came back to Jasons.
Thurs. July 27, 1916
They
helped with Jasons oats today. Awful hot again I can hardly
stand
it don't do more than I have to. Pa and I went up to the
Chautauqua R.E. and boys staid home.
Fri. July 28, 1916
They
got through with Jasons field and commenced one here just before
noon,
Lorena and baby came over too. were here for dinner and supper.
Sat. July 29, 1916
They
got through here and went over to finish Jasons oats nearly so were
there for dinner and supper. We kept Hughes all day. We all went up
town Pa and I to Chautauqua.
Sun. July 30, 1916
We all
started up town this P.M. but the boys stopped at Ewings then we
stopped coming back. They had a bunch there. Jasons went to Toledo
Hottest day yet. Chautaugua ends tonight.
Mon. July 31, 1916
Awful
warm till about middle of P.M. then blew up quite a breeze and
thundered some but all went round, tomatoes are no good I'm araid.
they
finished cutting at Jasons and got on Goodenoughs about noon. Use
both
teams and keep going changing off.
Tues. August 1, 1916
They
finished cutting oats this evening commenced a week ago and
have
cut 70 Acres. Lorena and Babe came over too. she isn't feeling very
well. lots cooler today A letter from Ethel they had
rain.
Wed. August 2, 1916
I
did a large washing. Glenn was over to Jasons helping take car of
Hugh
while she washed. Clydes folks and Johns came down tonight
Little Dwight walks.
Thurs. August 3, 1916
Mr. Smith is
quite poorly again. Huffman thrashed R.E. helped Jason helped
Lepare and brought Hugh over here, I ironed. Jason has the place for
another year.
Fri. August 4, 1916
Pa and I went to Wm Eberlys this P.M. and did some trading to.
We had a very nice visit her sister was there.
Sat. August 5, 1916
Pa went to School Board Meeting this P.M. R.E. is cutting
weeds. I did usual work.
Sun. August 6, 1916
Pa
and I and Glenn went to Church and S.S. Ethel had written she
was
coming but didn't get it so she phoned and R.E. went and got her and
the babies. Jasons went to river, we kept Hugh.
Mon. August 7, 1916
Ethels and children went over to Mabels
today I washed and Pa and I cleaned the cistern ready for the
long looked for rain, its very hot R.E. helped Woods
thresh all day. he and ethel went to Blanches.
Tues. August 8, 1916
We
got our rain it came down nice for awhile, about 4 inches in
cistern.
Ethel is busy sewing for me today. made a waist R.E.
helped Jason this P.M. and they all went to river tonight, kept Hugh
Wed. August 9, 1916
Clydes came this P.M. and brought Miss
McKinley
and Ethel went home with them tonight, the boys went back with her
and
the little girls staid. Roy Johnson and boy and Jason is helping
haul
oats.
Thurs. August 10, 1916
The
men were here for dinner again they finished putting in oats here.
Pa
went up town then drove Gene and Rene over home we went for a
ride. they came over this P.M.
Fri.. August 11, 1916
I've
been seewing this P.M girls dresses it rained a little last
night. Jason helped Younkin thresh. Gene went to Hillsdale. Pa is
resting. R.E. cut weeds.
Sat. August 12, 1916
We all went up
town tonight and Pa went to S.B. Meeting, John and Anna and baby
Dwight
came home with Jason helped thresh all day and R.E. hauled Mary for
him.
Sun. August 13, 1916
Johns
were going home tonight but Anna got sick so will stay till tomorrow
We went for a ride this P.M. by Togany and followed the river
and came to the Club House.
Mon. August 14, 1916
Jasons
brought Babe over, I kept him he got Vivian to help Lorena. Johnny
went
over and helped thresh too. R.E. took them home tonight and some
tomatoes.
Tues. August 15, 1916
Jasons had the thrashers for
dinner I kept Hugh again and washed and ironed the little
girls
are such good baby tenders Pa hauled 3 loads to Haskins for
Jason.
Wed. August 16, 1916
I
swept and did general work will have the Reading Circle here
tomorrow I
expect. I kept Baby Hugh while Pa took Lorena to town. Clydes came
to
Jasons tonight.
Thurs. August 17, 1916
A few lasdies cam but
not enough for a meeting so just visited. Jason is busy thrashing
round, but they're slow getting on this road.
Fri. August 18, 1916
I've
been busy getting ready for the reunion Gene phoned that
she'd
be here tonight so R.E. has gone after her, so Rene can go tomorrow.
Sat. August 19, 1916
Pa,
Lorena, little girls and I went to the Reunion had a nice day
and
a good time. about 70. the girlies staid Little Dwight
has
been sick all week.
Sun. August 20, 1916
Clydes and Jasons
went to Devils Lake today. Gene staid here with Hugh she will
take care of him for them We went for a ride P.M. got
some
cream at Haskins.
Mon. August 21, 1916
We thrashed oats on
Goodenough had them for supper Jason and Clyde came back last
night and went back tonight, the girls staid down It's been
terribly hot, put oil-stove in summer kitchen.
Tues. August 22, 1916
R.E.
helped thresh at LeGalley's. Pa drove down to Leydorf, Gene and I
went
along with Babe she is staying here. we're not doing much but
resting and crocheting. Johnny's Birthday.
Wed. August 23, 1916
We did quite a large washing then Gene ironed hers and Babe's to go
away tomorrow, Pa and Ralph picked tomatoes but oh! so poor.
Thurs. August 24, 1916
Ralph,
Gene and little Hughs started to Devils Lake this A.M. Pa and I went
to
Perrysburg to the Centennial Celebration. it was fine.
Fri. August 25, 1916
The
tomatoes they picked spoiled so I canned what was fit got 20
qts
Got cards from the kdis, they're having fine times. went to
Hillsdale.
Sat. August 26, 1916
Pa went to Tontogany and got
some more salve for Donalds hair, its growing pretty good. then we
went
to the Cemetery. I don't feel so very good.
Sun. August 27, 1916
Pa
and I went to Toledo in the little Hupp. took dinner at Ethels then
went to Johns awhile baby Dwight is better. John has a good job at
carpentering.
Mon. August 28, 1916
I sewed and crochet some
am making me a couple of white skirts one has crochet the other
embroidery Ethel gave me Gene drove the machine up town took
Rene and baby Hugh. The boys went up tonight.
Tues. August 29, 1916
I did a large washing, Jasons hulled clover-seed this P.M. Uncle Charlie was here for a few minutes,
going through with some men in the Auto.
Wed. August 30, 1916
They
finished hulling at Jasons I ironed and did a little churning
then kept Hugh this afternoon so the girls could get ready to go
away
tomorrow.
Thurs. August 31, 1916
Ralph hulled clover on
Goodenough and I had the mnen for supper got along real nicely
alone.
Gene and Rene took Hugh and went to Hillsdale this A.M.
Fri. September 1, 1916
Ralph,
Pa and I drove out to Uncle Charlies R.E. got his coat and
vest
he lost going to Devils Lake the man Mr. Gillen who found them
wrote him Jason cut his clover-seed, came over and went with
R.E.
after supper.
Sat. September 2, 1916
Pa went to S.B. Meeting this P.M. and I went Bob
and Belle and Gene drove down today but Lorena
staid awhile with baby Hugh Bob and Belle drove from Okla.
Sun. September 3, 1916
Clydes
came down this A.M. and went to Church with Pa and me. R.E. had to
go
to a Masonic funeral from Togany Little John is nearly sick
with
a cold tonight.
Mon. September 4, 1916
Clydes went home this
afternoon he wanted to paint his garage I washed this P.M. Pa
had to get down and dip up the water, can't wash again till it
rains.
Tues. September 5, 1916
Jason
is helping them haul out manure to get ready to thrash, Dan is
thrashing this P.M. Gene came in on the 1-45 she has got a new car.
Wed. September 6, 1916
The thrashers came about 9 and left about 3, Gene helped me, Glenn
and Don came this afternoon, R.E. helped Claude Powers thrash this P.M.
Thurs. September 7, 1916
Jason and Gene strted to Hillsdale Pa took them to B.G. and
brought Mr and Mrs. Wilson back for dinner. had a nice time
Raymond came he and boys went for a ride.
Fri. September 8, 1916
I
feel rather tired and am not doing very much wrote to Ethel
this
A.M. and got a letter from her. Ralph hauled corn for dan.
Sat. September 9, 1916
Ralph helped Leimgruber
hull clover the little boys were there the most of the day. Pa went
up
town this A.M. R.E. cut the alfalfa this A.M.
Sun. September 10, 1916
Pa
and I went to Church and S.S. the boys had dinner ready nearly then
after dinner we all took a ride and went up to the Fair Ground there
was quite a lot there Jasons folks came home tonight.
Mon. September 11, 1916
Glenn
got in the cistern and dipped up enough water for me to wash then
wiped
and cleaned it out. no rain in sight. Jason is helpeing and they've
commenced cutting corn.
Tues. September 12, 1916
They don't get along very fast cutting corn the old binder bothers I
finished ironing and got ready for the fair tomorrow.
Wed. September 13, 1916
We
all went to the fair Clydes drove down and brought Ethel and kiddies
and Hazel Jim had to work we took out dinner
Hazel
staid down. The boys went home.
Thurs. September 14, 1916
Pa
and I helped all day at the dining hall. helped with supper work
R.E. came home and done the chores, am pretty tired
Hazel
went with Ewings folks today.
Fri. September 15, 1916
A bad accident at Tontogany Mr. Seibert got killed and others badly hurt.
We went and helped over the dinner work Ralph staid and cut
corn. Jasons went P.M.
Sat. September 16, 1916
R.E.
had to go to the funeral service of Mr. Seibert a Mason, they took
him
to Fremont will be buried Mon. Went up town P.M. Hazel came over and
went with us.
Sun. September 17, 1916
We all went to Johns
today, a family dinner all were there but Jim and Zoe he Jim worked.
Hazel went home with us. Its real cold had to wear winter coats.
Mon. September 18, 1916
Jason hulled his clover. R.E. took over a load and hulled. I kept
Baby Hugh, Gene came out and helped her Mrs. Weihl and Em came this P.M. I commenced a crochet
jacket.
Tues. September 19, 1916
I
clensed water and did quite a large washing and made some catsup and
crochet some. it froze quite hard last night and the night befoe.
Wed. September 20, 1916
I
did my ironing and crochet some Pa and R.E. cut corn at
Jasons. A
letter from Hattie, she expects to come near Holidays and stay for a
good visit.
Thurs. September 21, 1916
I crocheted on my
jacket this A.M. and Pa and I went to Luckey and got Anna and the
children this P.M. Jason came over awhile and brought Babe. Lorena
was
washing.
Fri. September 22, 1916
Anna went over to Jason's
with R.E. this A.M. and got some grapes, canned 3 quarts of juice
for
jell them put up some tomatoes. Pa went to B.G. Jason went to
Toledo. I
kept Babe.
Sat. September 23, 1916
Anna got quite a lot of
stuff put up then Ralph took them back to Luckey tonight. John is
coming there tonight Baby Dwight is getting cute, tries to
talk
whem the phone rings.
Sun. September 24, 1916
I have staid home all day and rested Pa went to Church then down
here to Mr. Levi Johnsons funeral this P.M. Jason went
up to Floyds for dinner
Mon. September 25, 1916
I
clensed water and washed, picked what grapes there were and it was
only
enough for 10 glasses. Jason's have just been over in the Hupp this
eveing, he and Roy took a sample of seed.
Tues. September 26, 1916
An
awful busy day, I ironed and pared a few peaches and made some
tomato
preserves. Pa and I went down to Dans tonight. A letter from Ethel
she's got the kiddies started school.
Wed. September 27, 1916
Jason's went to Toledo this A.M. I kept Hugh. R.E. and Gene went
tonight and Clydes and all went to Keiths Theater. It has rained
Thurs. September 28, 1916
It
rained so hard they all staid here last night, we've plenty of rain
water at last. Pa and Ralph are making a cement trough. Boys washed
the
cars.
Fri. September 29, 1916
Jason helped Ralph haul corn
from Goodenoughs cribs, he brought Hugh over Lorena was washing,
Gene
came down and her brother-in-law came and wanted to see her. Real
cold
Sat. September 30, 1916
Ralph hauled corn alone as Jason had to help Fred.
Weihl
at something Pa went up town this A.M. I did my usual work and
crocheted. Am making lace for Hughs skirt. Froze quite hard last
night.
Sun. October 1, 1916
Clydes came and brought Mr. Jones and his brother a young Mr. Jones he
went home from here. Grace, Johnny and I went down to Leimgrubers awhile.
Mon. October 2, 1916
A
lovely day but I didn't wash but tatted on a little bonnet
straightened
up and got ready to wash. R.E. hauled corn Pa went this P.M.
and
did an errand for him. I sent a letter to Nan and Hattie.
Tues. October 3, 1916
I did quite a large wash this morning then Pa and I went up town
this afternoon. I went down to Leims this evening.
Wed. October 4, 1916
I ironed, Pa and I went to Jason's a little while and brought Hughes
back kept him all evening while they went up town.
Thurs. October 5, 1916
Jason
brought Babe over this afternoon and we will keep him all night she
is
so busy getting ready to go away and are going to have company
tonight
Fri. October 6, 1916
Had Hughs all day R.E. took him home tonight has been
awful good so I have my little bonnet pretty well along.
Sat. October 7, 1916
Pa went to S.B. Meeting and I went along got my hat changed and got
a new pair of shoes. Pa went to Herrick and Willis tonight. R.E. went to
Toledo
clover seed
Sun. October 8, 1916
Jasons
came over for the day and Clyde's and her folks came awhile in the
after-noon, its a lovely day very warm. Pa went to Church this A.M.
Mon. October 9, 1916
Rainy
and bad this morning Jason and Gene drove across the woods
with
her machine and brought baby Hugh she went up town, we took
Babe
home tonight.
Tues. October 10, 1916
Jason took Rena, Gene
and their mother to Toledo to start to Kansas Rene and Babe
stop
at Council Grove to give him treatment and they go on to Okla. Jason
sold R.E. clover seed for him. he shipped Baby's buggy too.
Wed. October 11, 1916
I
cut out and nearly made a house dress. Pa and Ralph commenced the
husking yesterday. Jason feels rather lonely came over for
dinner. R.E. went to Togany tonight.
Thurs. October 12, 1916
The Reading Circle met at Lydia Thomas
she wanted me to come, Pa and I went up got some peaches then
he
left me there and came for me tonight. Got a letter from Ethel and a
pciture of the little girls.
Fri. October 13, 1916
I canned
my peaches 15 1/2 qts Jason was over awhile. Pa and Ralph are
husking. They had rather bad luck with little pigs 5 dead and
only 4 alive.
Sat. October 14, 1916
Pa and R. finished up 7 Acres tonight Jason commenced husking
Mr. Cole
is helping him. A letter from Lorena they got there all right
Hughes stood it fine. A great big letter from Ruby and a lot of pictures. A letter from
John.
Sun. October 15, 1916
Jason and Andrew Johnston went to Toledo and then to
Detroit to visit Jack and Dora We went to Ethels, and took Johnny's
stove and fruit down, they came over, Clydes came a little
while.
Mon. October 16, 1916
I havn't done much but write a letter to Lorena and Toms,
and two card commenced some Christmas crochet
and
sewed some. Jason came over this eve. he and R.E. went and got the
Hupp.
Tues. October 17, 1916
I
washed and cleaned our bedroom and crocheted some. men husked
till noon then dug potatoes less than 4 bu. and hauled some
wood. Jason husked day he and R.E. took Hupp to town.
Wed. October 18, 1916
There's
been a cold East wind all day and is raining tonight, boys went to
town
they all husked all day, I ironed mended quite a bit
and
crocheted some.
Thurs. October 19, 1916
Pa and I went over to
Jasons this A.M. and done up his work. he came over for dinner and
he
and R. hauled coal this P.M. it is quite rainy looking misty
some. Pa husked. A birthday card from Ethel.
Fri. October 20, 1916
What
a day, it rained awful hard in the forenoon then this P.M. turned
awful
windy and snowed, Jason wouldn't get his load over the mud road so
brought it here. they went town this afternoon.
Sat. October 21, 1916
Pa
and Ralph husked shock corn its quite cold but not so windy
Jason didn't husk but did odd jobs at home, came over and
went
up town with R.E. tonight.
Sun. October 22, 1916
We all went
to Clydes, Jason too and had such a nice visit it was rather
windy and cold. They gave me such a nice book for my birthday. "Mother"
by Norris. Baby John says he's a Dimcrack but Hurrahs for Hugh
Mon. October 23, 1916
It
been quite a nice day, I did usual work and crochet some, and
finished
reading my new book, a letter and card from Lorena. Hugh begins to
yield to the treatment must have a brace for head.
Tues. October 24, 1916
Pa and R.E. ate dinner early then went up to see and hear Gov. Willis.
I cooked a chicken for dinner and went over to Jasons this P.M. did
up
his work and got his supper for him took some things along Pa
husked for him
Wed. October 25, 1916
I washed and it turned
awful windy and cold and rained some they all husked are
getting along quite well, Jason got an encouraging letter from Rena.
Hugh seems to be better.
Thurs. October 26, 1916
I ironed and
cleaned the butary shelves, got a letter from Ethel she has a
terrible
cold and some of the children has. Ralph and Jason went to Toledo
tonight.
Fri. October 27, 1916
the boys talked with John last
night about taking Jasons place on the farm when he had to go away.
I
crocheted and did some mending. Jason was over this evening.
Sat. October 28, 1916
I went up town with Pa this P.M. They finished up another field of
corn Si Johnson helped Jason and Cole and they're nearly through, he came ate
supper and went up town with R.E.
Sun. October 29, 1916
John came last night and the boys took him home this P.M. Elza and Wills (Elza and Will are brothers. Will was married to Floss
and they had two children, Frances and Leo) all came
awhile, then Clyde's and Mr and Mrs Jones it's been a lovely day
Pa went to church.
Mon. October 30, 1916
I
made a door curtain and one for bedroom and croched quite a bit. Pa
and
Ralph and Dan went up town to hear Adam Bede speak tonight. Jason
helped Si and Roy on their farm
Tues. October 31, 1916
The men are busy husking Jason is helping Cy, and hauled him some hay, I am just sewing
and crocheting.
Wed. November 1, 1916
We
went over to Jasons did up the work and brought back his clothes and
did the washing and did some mending Jason helped shred at
Coles.
Thurs. November 2, 1916
I've
been busy ironed and got things ready to get dinner for the
shredders tomorrow. A letter form Lorena, Hugh is feeling pretty
good
but home sick I guess.
Fri. November 3, 1916
They broke down
and didn't get to Jasons after all today. so I crochet quite a lot
they finished the standing corn and commenced on the
Goodenough.
it's raining tonight.
Sat. November 4, 1916
Jason commenced
shredding this P.M. I went over and got supper cooked the chickens
this
A.M. it rained and thundered quite hard during the night. they
husked
shock this A.M.
Sun. November 5, 1916
It's been quite nice
Pa went to S.S. and church, R.E. went up town with him.
Clyde's
folks, Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Dr and Mrs. Reymer droved down for a
little while this P.M. took my teeth back to fix. Ralph and Jason
went
to Toledo tonight.
Mon. November 6, 1916
The shredders were
at Jasons for dinner and supper both, they had another break down,
but
finished and I'm glad for I'm pretty tired. Ralph went up town to a
political rally tonight.
Tues. November 7, 1916
Election day
and a lovely day and everybody is anxious to know the results. Ralph
had to be on the board Pa took him early this morning and
went
after him tonight, Dan went along and I staid with Minnie, he didn't
get through so they could get back till 3 o'clock.
Wed. November 8, 1916
Jason and Mr. Cole and Pa husked up here on the Knauss
field and were here for dinner, Ralph husked alone on Goodenoughs.
I'm
afraid the Dem's are coming out ahead. Jason hauled a load to Sugar
Ridge got $1.10
Thurs. November 9, 1916
It rained nearly all
forenoon. Pa and Ralph put cement floors in the stable but husked
this
P.M. Jason rested this A.M. and got the horses shod this P.M. Returns not all in.
Fri. November 10, 1916
Pa
helped R.E. husk shock A.M. and Jason in P.M. till he got his load,
he
hauled it to Togany, got 1.15 today, we sold Berch some chickens $11
1/2 worth at 12 1/2.
Sat. November 11, 1916
Pa and Ralph
husked shock this A.M. Pa helped Jason and Cole again till his load
was
full then he and R.E. each took a load to Togany Pa and I went
up
town this P.M. got potatoes $1.90
Sun. November 12, 1916
We
all went to Toledo this P.M. and spent the evening Pa and I at
Ethels
and the boys went to Clydes then all went to a show. Johns folks
were
over to Ethels.
Mon. November 13, 1916
It was rainy all
forenoon the men stet up the heating stove. Jason went down
to
see Adam, he wants oats hauled so he hauled one load this P.M.
Tues. November 14, 1916
It
snowed quite a bit last night and has turned cold and disagreeable
Jason, Cole and Ralph finished hauling oats 5 loads
then Jason went to Toledo when R.E. went to lodge.
Wed. November 15, 1916
Mr.
Cole and Jason husked abother load of corn, Pa and R.E. both helped
after dinner. he hauled it to Sugar Ridge, then he and R.E. went to
B.G. tonight. its been awful cold all day.
Thurs. November 16, 1916
They
finished Jasons husking Cole hauled it to Sugar R. and Jason
wewnt to B.G. to settle up his checks for oats and corn I did
a
large washing, its moderated some. Beulahs baby boy was born.
Fri. November 17, 1916
I
did my ironing and crochet some Jason went to toledo with the
Haynes and took Coles folks. he has a lot of hustling to do to
get ready to start away.
Sat. November 18, 1916
Jason started
to Kansas tonight Ralph took him to Toledo with his trunk to
start and brought Ethel and children back I went up town and
saw
Mrs.
Bense from Oak Harbor.
Sun. November 19, 1916
It's been a nice day and we all enjoyed the visit and Ralph took
them back tonight Pa went down to see Mr. Smith tonight he is vey bad again.
Mon. November 20, 1916
It's been very foggy and wet this forenoon bad husking, most
like rain I didn't wash.
Tues. November 21, 1916
A
card from Jason from Kansas City and a letter from ethel saying a
woman
wants some tatting done. I washed and crochet Mr. Smith is
worse
tonight.
Wed. November 22, 1916
Mr. Younkin bought 5 of
Jasons pigs we went over and Ralph took them to him, Pa
fixed the root on his pig pen and I straitened up the house he
got 9 cts. they brought $63.
Thurs. November 23, 1916
It turned awful cold tonight freezing up bad but has rained most of
the time all day awful windy tonight.
Fri. November 24, 1916
It's
still cold but they could husk some today are nearly thru and are
anxious. A letter from Jason's they don't think Baby Hugh is much
better don't think they;ll stay long.
Sat. November 25, 1916
It's
awful windy I didn't care to go up town Pa went this
P.M.
I did my usual work and finished a pair of curtains. R.E. took
a
load of corn to Sugar Ridge its $1.30 now. A nice long letter
from Dotty M. (Lydia Caroline
"Dot" is her sister Nancy Miller's daughter)
Sun. November 26, 1916
It's
been quite nice most all day till this evening its awful
windy.
Pa went to church then this P.M. he and I went to Smiths he
is
failing. Gene came down and over to Jasons to get some things.
Mon. November 27, 1916
It's
been a nice day quite warm I did a large washing did my new
curtains. a card from Lorena and Jason they're on their way
to
Drumright Okla. R.E. saw Adams tonight.
Tues. November 28, 1916
I've
cleaned parlor and bedroom, ironed and cleaned up the sitting room
used
the vacuum and washed the windows They finished the standing
corn.
Wed. November 29, 1916
Pa
and I went up town this A.M. R.E. took up a load of corn its
$1.20 then I did my baking, hung curtains and got ready for
Thanksgiving Clydes came tonight.
Thurs. November 30, 1916
Its
been a fine day for Thanksgiving the boys went up town this
A.M.
hoping to hear from Jasons but didn't they hunted rabbits
this
P.M. R.E. went home with them. John E. is sure a fine little
fellow.
Fri. December 1, 1916
Ralph commenced plowing on
Goodenough he got Jason's team and Pa used ours and done 3
acres.
A letter from Jasons they'll start to St. Louis tomorrow I'm
crocheting a yoke.
Sat. December 2, 1916
Andrew Johnston
plowed all day R.E. in the A.M. then he started to St. Louis
this P.M. will meet Jasons there. Pa went to S.B. Meeting this P.M.
eggs are 42 cents.
Sun. December 3, 1916
A cloudy day but only rained a little bit this A.M. Pa and I went to
church then this P.M. went down to Elzas awhile.
Mon. December 4, 1916
Its
been a bad cloudy day and finally got down to a real thunderstorm
this
afternoon which rained the men out Andrew Johnston came this
A.M. he and Pa plowed.
Tues. December 5, 1916
It has been
quite nice Pa has plowed all day and Andrew this forenoon.
the
kids got back Ralph came on the car and took the machine and met
them
at the train little Hughes as so glad to get home. they have
found that the treatment won't cure him.
Wed. December 6, 1916
It's
been a nice day and I washed some I was nearly sick this A.M.
with my cold Jason got to plowing R.E. plowed all day
Pa was over to Jasons quite a while helping.
Thurs. December 7, 1916
Its
been rather rainy but warm Jasons found agirl Vivian Powers
commenced working Pa and Jason went to the Loomis and Knight
sale. R.E. helped Smith fix up the car.
Fri. December 8, 1916
I sent Ethel a letter and Toms a card and ironed this A.M. and crocheted
this P.M. R.E. and Jason went to help John Opperman shred but they broke down and
it rained too.
Sat. December 9, 1916
It has turned cold and snowed since it quit raining. Pa and Ralph
went up town this P.M. Jason plowed all day.
Sun. December 10, 1916
Jasons
came over for dinner then Clydes came this afternoon. they went up
and
got oysters and all staid for supper. its pleasant today.
Mon. December 11, 1916
Rather
stormy, snowed quite a bit but Ralph helped Oppermans shred fodder
Pa put in some window glass and we set up the little stove.
I'm
doing some tatting for Mrs. G.
Tues. December 12, 1916
It
snowed more last night but Ralph plowed all afternoon. Pa worked
round,
hauled up some wood etc etc I tatted my spare time.
Wed. December 13, 1916
It
has been quite stormy most all day Pa went to Toledo this
afternoon I finished the tatting and sent it to Ethel for Mrs G.
Ralph went over to Oppermans to get chop ground. Jason and Roy
got some rabbits.
Thurs. December 14, 1916
Ralph got me
some paper for the kitchn lst night and we commenced it today the
ceiling and part of the side Jason came in and helped was
taking
his colt over to get shod. R.E. went away tonight to sit up at
Smiths.
Jason down. I'm alone again tonight Pa hasn't got back. Its
turned awful cold last night and today.
Fri. December 15, 1916
Its
been just awful coled 10 below this A.M. we've had awful luck
all
day the ceiling came loose had to send and ge more. Jason's and Gene
went up town Vivian and babe stayed here. Pa came tonight.
R.E.
sat up at Smiths tonight.
Sat. December 16, 1916
It has
moderated some tonight 23 above. I got the house straightened up and
baked bread pies and cup-cakes. A letter from Hattie she can't get
here
by Xmas after all. Jasons all went to Toledo Vivian kept Hugh
over home.
Sun. December 17, 1916
Mr. Smith died last night,
he has been vey low for sometime. R.E. and Jason are staying there
tonight. Jasons were up to floyds today Gene came back and
staid
with Rena.
Mon. December 18, 1916
This has been a busy day,
they butchered I got my washing out by the time they had them
hung up, this P.M. we rendered the lard and got all done but the
sausage.
Tues. December 19, 1916
Mr. Smith was buried and it stormed all day. Mrs. Loy, Mrs. Powers and I staid at the house and kept
the children Dans and Florences little boy. Pa has a cold. Got a
letter from Ethel.
Wed. December 20, 1916
It
has been an awful snowy day Ralph and I went up town in the
Reo
this P.M. got some Xmas presents and tree, Pa has a bad cold
and
didn't care to go.
Thurs. December 21 1916
It has snowed a little all day and is coming down hard tonight. We
just heard B.C. Harding had committed suicide today.
Fri. December 22, 1916
It's
an ideal winter day just cold enough and plenty of snow Ralph
took me uptown again this P.M. Pa didn't care to go. Jason went up
in
the Hupp.
Sat. December 23, 1916
Another nice day. Hazel and
glenn came down this P.M. Ralph brought Gene out to supper then
Jason's
came and they all went to Toledo. We kept Hugh all night.
Sun. December 24, 1916
Well
they all came home for dinner Clydes brought Johnnys and Jims
came on the car had our tree and sure had a nice time We were
well remember, the children brought aluminum ware C.H.
teakettle.
R Percolator. Ethel double boiler. B.C. harding buried this P.M,
Mon. December 25, 1916
It
has been a nice Christmas, white enough a little warmer than it has
been Jims all went to Ewings then went home tonight but
Dorothy
and Doris. Jasons went down to Harrys.
Tues. December 26, 1916
I
tatted a good deal, the girlies are having fine times. sold $9.50
worth
of chickens to Younkin. It's got to raining tonight. the snow is
going.
Wed. December 27, 1916
Dan
was up this A.M. Ralph was at Jasons I made 9 glasses of jell. We
made
our sausage today R.E. and Jasons went up to Floyd for
supper.
Thurs. December 28, 1916
Mrs. Henriette Bense
an old friend from Oak Harbor came for the day but finally staid all
night. have had a dandy visit. Gene went to Toledo and started to
Okla.
Sold the hogs to Younkin 9 1/2
Fri. December 29, 1916
Ralph took Henriette back to BG. this A.M. to her daughters Mrs. Hale. They helped Jason fix his fence and
clear some fence row.
Sat. December 30, 1916
Its
some colder again, I did usual work and crocheted some. Jasons came
over and they, Ralph and Pa went up town Ralph staid up to
get
the machine he had left to fix the curtains.
Sun. December 31, 1916
We
took the girlies home. R.E. staid for New Years. The Reo got on the
"bum" coming home, got gas at Bradleys but would stop anyway. Hazel
got
a bad fall Thurs. hurt her elbow and broke glasses. Mr. Cherry buried.
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confusion about Si or Cy or Roy Johnson mentioned in October of
1916.
After more research, I think Roy (Leroy) is Cy and Angelina
Johnson's
son. I don't know what became of Roy though and there is no link
to him
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