Monday, Jan. 22, 1917:
Very slippery and icy. Bought new overshoes for best shoes.
Good day in school. Bought some oysters and plates and fell down on Main St. with them.. Awful mess.
Went to teachers meeting for new class - horrid bore.
Tuesday, Jan. 23, 1917:
Still slippery - Willie told me Paul had his coat - wish I could see him in it.
Home early so rested awhile.
Paul and I at Gally Wags Minstrel Show. A delicious half hour in the dark after we came home.
Paul told of Vernas party to be onThursday night.
Wednesday, Jan. 24, 1917:
Fell awfully tired and sleepy all day. Mr. Farrar at store noticed my ring. Paul took some repairs to store and ordered some bridles.
Sewed crotched yoke on to nightgown. Went to bed early.
Thursday, Jan. 25, 1917:
Cold - started dialogues for program.
O I wish school was out - I am getting disgusted with it. I went to party at Verna's. She announced her wedding. Paul came for me - snowed & he had to walk home. Horribly tired and worn. I wish Paul & I could have a quiet evening at home.
Friday, Jan. 26, 1917:
Still awfully tired, my eyes are stiff. Trolley on car broke so was late getting to school.
Got telephone in.
P. called & asked to meet me after teachers meeting.
Horribly tired.26
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Friday, January 18, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: Jan. 17 - 21, 1917
Wed. January 17, 1917:
Edna Mitchell married Monday - astounding everybody. Nothing special today just the usual round of lessons. Had hair wash at Letts. Ironed white dress and skirts ready for dance tomorrow. Mr. Thomas came after supper and fixed bathroom stove. Snowing again tonight but not as cold.
Father is sick and ought to be in bed.
Thurs. January 18, 1917:
Windy and snowy again. Rather strenuous day. Preparing for exams. Paul came in sleigh went to R.P.dance. Enjoyed every minute and I think he did too. He asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding - Verna's. I don't know yet if I will go.
Friday, January 19, 1917:
No exams at school. Herstand told me I missed teachers meeting last night. Well, I wouldn't have missed the dance anyhow.
Paul gone to Ednas belling tonight but he did not ask me to go. Going to bed real early to make up for loss of last night.
Saturday, January 20, 1917:
Bright sunny day but thawing. Varnished moulding this morning. Went to town and bought some cambrie for nightgown.
Paul left robe in store and I waited till 5:30 but he had not come. He did not call so I feel horribly disappointed. Such is life - full of pleasures and disappointments.
Minister called this afternoon.
Sunday, January 21, 1917:
Snow rain - hail & again rain.
Took good splash but did not get to church. Helped dad cut up 1/4 beef.
Did nothing hardly all day
Paul came about 6-30
Went over exam questions. Quiet evening at home.
Edna Mitchell married Monday - astounding everybody. Nothing special today just the usual round of lessons. Had hair wash at Letts. Ironed white dress and skirts ready for dance tomorrow. Mr. Thomas came after supper and fixed bathroom stove. Snowing again tonight but not as cold.
Father is sick and ought to be in bed.
Thurs. January 18, 1917:
Windy and snowy again. Rather strenuous day. Preparing for exams. Paul came in sleigh went to R.P.dance. Enjoyed every minute and I think he did too. He asked me if I wanted to go to a wedding - Verna's. I don't know yet if I will go.
Friday, January 19, 1917:
No exams at school. Herstand told me I missed teachers meeting last night. Well, I wouldn't have missed the dance anyhow.
Paul gone to Ednas belling tonight but he did not ask me to go. Going to bed real early to make up for loss of last night.
Saturday, January 20, 1917:
Bright sunny day but thawing. Varnished moulding this morning. Went to town and bought some cambrie for nightgown.
Paul left robe in store and I waited till 5:30 but he had not come. He did not call so I feel horribly disappointed. Such is life - full of pleasures and disappointments.
Minister called this afternoon.
Sunday, January 21, 1917:
Snow rain - hail & again rain.
Took good splash but did not get to church. Helped dad cut up 1/4 beef.
Did nothing hardly all day
Paul came about 6-30
Went over exam questions. Quiet evening at home.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: Jan. 15 & 16
Monday, January 15, 1917:
Still cold and snowy everywhere. Good day at school. Willie got his engine so eagerly looked for.
Auntie called dad up at store. I suspect she is lonely without us. I wish weather would get warm. It is such a long drill to school this kind of weather. Saw death of Stair's little girl in paper.
Tuesday, January 16, 1917:
Cold but bright. Saw Paul go by school house about 1 o'clock. He went to funeral. Late getting home and wonder of wonders Paul sat in the house. He had been asking mother for me. He & I had supper together - such as it was for we had nothing on hand. Went to see "Miss G. Washington" at Columbia. A happy evening although I cried over mothers doubting my fitness for Paul.
Still cold and snowy everywhere. Good day at school. Willie got his engine so eagerly looked for.
Auntie called dad up at store. I suspect she is lonely without us. I wish weather would get warm. It is such a long drill to school this kind of weather. Saw death of Stair's little girl in paper.
Tuesday, January 16, 1917:
Cold but bright. Saw Paul go by school house about 1 o'clock. He went to funeral. Late getting home and wonder of wonders Paul sat in the house. He had been asking mother for me. He & I had supper together - such as it was for we had nothing on hand. Went to see "Miss G. Washington" at Columbia. A happy evening although I cried over mothers doubting my fitness for Paul.
Monday, January 14, 2008
Dorothy's Diary: 1/7 thru 1/14 1917
Sunday, Jan. 7, 1917:
Beautiful sunny morning but not feeling well - results of work yesterday. Packed books, made outline of school work for Grace. Paul called up and drove down later and then we went to Grace's. Had nice evening. Out last evening at Aunties.
Monday, Jan.8, 1917:
Up early packing. Auntie mad. Went to house and I certainly worked harder that for many a day. Well our house is practically straight and looks livable. I wish Paul could see it. Our new dining room furniture came.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 1917:
Rainy turning to snow. Damp and dull all day. I felt tired and worn today but was anzious to get home. Fixed curtains and pictures downstairs, tried piano and it sounds twice as well now. I never appreciated home so much as I do now.
Wed., Jan. 10, 1917:
Dull and damp - O I wish the day was over for Paul should come tonight.
Ivor, Morrison Ferdinand fighting.
Paul came about 7-15. He could not get used to the house. He called it our house warming. I wish he would talk more. I wonder if he regrets asking me the one thing of life.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 1917:
Paul said last night - H.G. told him I was engaged to G. Thank heaven I never was. Heistand at school and gave spelling survey. Father eas sick with bad cold. Cold night. Read Riley for awhile. I wish telephone was in so I could talk to Paul...
Fri., Jan. 12, 1917:
Zero weather. Could not get fire at school till late. Feeling tired.
Paul came down early before I was dressed. Went to 1st show at Marion "A Woman Alone".
George on car and Paul noticed him cross overl Well, I am glad he did not win me over. I had to slip my hand in Paul's during show. I wonder what he thought.
Sat. Jan. 13, 1917:
Cold and Snowing. Put up curtains to all windows. Stained hall floor and my bedroom. Went to town about 3:30, bought felt for table etc. Found package of Posts from Paul at store. Went to town again about 8 o'clock. Paul called but I was out. Then I had nerve enought to call him. Regular blizzard for mother and I to come home in.
Sun., Jan. 14, 1917:
8 below zero and piles of drifted snow. Stayed home all day for weather was awful.. Paul came about 7-15. He seemed awfully quiet and I again asked him why he did not talk to mother. O Paul if only I can live up to your ideals for no other has such.
Beautiful sunny morning but not feeling well - results of work yesterday. Packed books, made outline of school work for Grace. Paul called up and drove down later and then we went to Grace's. Had nice evening. Out last evening at Aunties.
Monday, Jan.8, 1917:
Up early packing. Auntie mad. Went to house and I certainly worked harder that for many a day. Well our house is practically straight and looks livable. I wish Paul could see it. Our new dining room furniture came.
Tuesday, Jan 9, 1917:
Rainy turning to snow. Damp and dull all day. I felt tired and worn today but was anzious to get home. Fixed curtains and pictures downstairs, tried piano and it sounds twice as well now. I never appreciated home so much as I do now.
Wed., Jan. 10, 1917:
Dull and damp - O I wish the day was over for Paul should come tonight.
Ivor, Morrison Ferdinand fighting.
Paul came about 7-15. He could not get used to the house. He called it our house warming. I wish he would talk more. I wonder if he regrets asking me the one thing of life.
Thursday, Jan. 11, 1917:
Paul said last night - H.G. told him I was engaged to G. Thank heaven I never was. Heistand at school and gave spelling survey. Father eas sick with bad cold. Cold night. Read Riley for awhile. I wish telephone was in so I could talk to Paul...
Fri., Jan. 12, 1917:
Zero weather. Could not get fire at school till late. Feeling tired.
Paul came down early before I was dressed. Went to 1st show at Marion "A Woman Alone".
George on car and Paul noticed him cross overl Well, I am glad he did not win me over. I had to slip my hand in Paul's during show. I wonder what he thought.
Sat. Jan. 13, 1917:
Cold and Snowing. Put up curtains to all windows. Stained hall floor and my bedroom. Went to town about 3:30, bought felt for table etc. Found package of Posts from Paul at store. Went to town again about 8 o'clock. Paul called but I was out. Then I had nerve enought to call him. Regular blizzard for mother and I to come home in.
Sun., Jan. 14, 1917:
8 below zero and piles of drifted snow. Stayed home all day for weather was awful.. Paul came about 7-15. He seemed awfully quiet and I again asked him why he did not talk to mother. O Paul if only I can live up to your ideals for no other has such.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Thursday, January 4, 1917
Drove to school with Marion and U.G. Blue day for me
Gladys and Vivian over after school this evening.
Gladys and Mildred say that L's disapprove of our going to G's party.
Paul called when I had gone to bed. I am longing for a quiet evening with him.
Boys took load to new house.
Friday, January 5, 1917:
Dary rainy morning.
Gave Willie subscription to "Youth's Companion."
Teacher meeting.
Paul met me. Had to stay in dining room because our stove disconnected. Asked me if I wanted to teach next year after telling him of exam tomorrow.
Saturday, January 6, 1917:
Teachers Exam Business College
Mrs. Saiters for organizing guild.
Did not go to either of above. But went to house to varnish floors and cleaned up.
Drew check and paid debts. Ordered Paddocks van for Monday.
Grace promised to teach for me on Monday.
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I am so intrigued by this diary. I love getting a glimse into life so many years ago. I really think she would be glad that we (my sisters & I) want to know her better. My mother was ornery when she was little and very beautiful and I know that she always missed her mother and missed having a relationship with her. I think that is why she was always close with us and I wonder what parts of mom were from her mother. Mom said that they always told her that her mother had beautiful hair. It was very long and thick and she wore it up on top of her head all the time and suffered from alot of headaches. Mom always thought that the headaches were from the hair? Interesting fact: my daughter has very very thick hair and she has said that it gets very heavy when it's long.
Now -- on to my "Ta-Dah" list. I usually start out with a To-Do list but this year I'm making it my Ta-Dah list. Paster P. preached in his sermons all through Christmas that we :
1. Forgivable
2. Loveable
3. Valuable
4. Acceptable and
5. Capable
Sometimes I forget that I am capable of:
1.Being organized (Getting started 30 minutes earlier in the morning would help alot!)
2.Sticking to my exercise programs and diets. ( I love going to Curves and I love going to the Y for the swimming classes - so DO IT!)
3.Remembering to be thoughtful of others (getting cards set, remembering birthdays, helping out, volunteering)
4. Being a disciple - which means being disciplined!!!
I think those 4 catagories are pretty much it. Now to break those down into what I want to do.
That's the next blog and the next.....
Gladys and Vivian over after school this evening.
Gladys and Mildred say that L's disapprove of our going to G's party.
Paul called when I had gone to bed. I am longing for a quiet evening with him.
Boys took load to new house.
Friday, January 5, 1917:
Dary rainy morning.
Gave Willie subscription to "Youth's Companion."
Teacher meeting.
Paul met me. Had to stay in dining room because our stove disconnected. Asked me if I wanted to teach next year after telling him of exam tomorrow.
Saturday, January 6, 1917:
Teachers Exam Business College
Mrs. Saiters for organizing guild.
Did not go to either of above. But went to house to varnish floors and cleaned up.
Drew check and paid debts. Ordered Paddocks van for Monday.
Grace promised to teach for me on Monday.
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I am so intrigued by this diary. I love getting a glimse into life so many years ago. I really think she would be glad that we (my sisters & I) want to know her better. My mother was ornery when she was little and very beautiful and I know that she always missed her mother and missed having a relationship with her. I think that is why she was always close with us and I wonder what parts of mom were from her mother. Mom said that they always told her that her mother had beautiful hair. It was very long and thick and she wore it up on top of her head all the time and suffered from alot of headaches. Mom always thought that the headaches were from the hair? Interesting fact: my daughter has very very thick hair and she has said that it gets very heavy when it's long.
Now -- on to my "Ta-Dah" list. I usually start out with a To-Do list but this year I'm making it my Ta-Dah list. Paster P. preached in his sermons all through Christmas that we :
1. Forgivable
2. Loveable
3. Valuable
4. Acceptable and
5. Capable
Sometimes I forget that I am capable of:
1.Being organized (Getting started 30 minutes earlier in the morning would help alot!)
2.Sticking to my exercise programs and diets. ( I love going to Curves and I love going to the Y for the swimming classes - so DO IT!)
3.Remembering to be thoughtful of others (getting cards set, remembering birthdays, helping out, volunteering)
4. Being a disciple - which means being disciplined!!!
I think those 4 catagories are pretty much it. Now to break those down into what I want to do.
That's the next blog and the next.....
Thursday, January 3, 2008
Wed. January 3, 1917
Feeling tired. Paul's colt died. He had counted so much on it.
Paul came to school with buggy and drove me home. I wished I could cheer him up he was feeling so blue.
Mamma and I bought bed and set of chairs.
Paul came to school with buggy and drove me home. I wished I could cheer him up he was feeling so blue.
Mamma and I bought bed and set of chairs.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
A New Year
Monday, January 1, 1917:
New Years Day began at 12 midnight with Paul - instituted an annual event.
Scolding this morning for setting up so late. Bought new woolen socks.
I am hoping this year may be as wonderful as last. I wish it may.
Grade cards made out - ready for school tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 2, 1917:
School - felt A1 all day.
Paul came down and went to Geddis's party for Vivian. Had splendid time but I left Paul at home and came home with Bill and Jack. I felt disappointed but I know it was foolish to expect him to walk in rain.
These are the first two excerpts from my grandmothers diary. I never knew her because she died after having a ceasaren (twins) when my mother was 3 years old. The twins only weighed 1 1/2 lbs each but they lived. She wrote this diary the year before she married Grandpa Paul. She was a teacher and she was 24 years old. Bill and Jack were her brothers and they all came here from England when she was about 9 years old.
I wonder what she would think about the "internet" and "blogging"?? I wonder if she knows what a dynasty she started? My mother, 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren: 21 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way: and I'm sure there are many more to come!
New Years Day began at 12 midnight with Paul - instituted an annual event.
Scolding this morning for setting up so late. Bought new woolen socks.
I am hoping this year may be as wonderful as last. I wish it may.
Grade cards made out - ready for school tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 2, 1917:
School - felt A1 all day.
Paul came down and went to Geddis's party for Vivian. Had splendid time but I left Paul at home and came home with Bill and Jack. I felt disappointed but I know it was foolish to expect him to walk in rain.
These are the first two excerpts from my grandmothers diary. I never knew her because she died after having a ceasaren (twins) when my mother was 3 years old. The twins only weighed 1 1/2 lbs each but they lived. She wrote this diary the year before she married Grandpa Paul. She was a teacher and she was 24 years old. Bill and Jack were her brothers and they all came here from England when she was about 9 years old.
I wonder what she would think about the "internet" and "blogging"?? I wonder if she knows what a dynasty she started? My mother, 4 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren: 21 great-grandchildren, one great grandchild on the way: and I'm sure there are many more to come!
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