Grace Rose lived from 1887 to 1981. She was born in Michigan and lived there most of her life. This is a transcription of her diary written in 1908, the year she turned 21. She lived in Corunna, Michigan at the time. In just a few years, she would be married to Earl Derham. Read on for the adventures of a single girl in the early 20th century!
Tuesday, March 31, 1908
Rained during the day so stayed at home. Talked for a minute with Will in the evening.
Monday, March 30, 1908
Ans'd W.F.C.'s and Hope's letters. Went downtown in p.m. with Grandma. Rec'd W.H.'s letter. Mrs Gilbert brought some unions (sic) over in evening.
Sunday, March 29, 1908
Uncle Theo and Aunt Mary over all day. In evening talked with Will. Dandy day.
Saturday, March 28, 1908
Worked quite hard all day. In evening Chilt, Mrs Gilbert, and Mr Fenner over with the phonograph.
Friday, March 27, 1908
Walked home in the mud in a.m. Talked with W.F.C. in evening and received his letter.
Thursday, March 26, 1908
Rode downtown with Chilt in the p.m. Rained a little. Went up to see Ella and downtown. Stayed at Belle's all night and went to Assembly in evening. Had dandy time. The teacher was sick so did not come.
Wednesday, March 25, 1908
Ans'd W.F.C.'s letter. Papa went to Owosso and got some new music. Went to bed early. Cold.
Sunday, March 22, 1908
Dandy day. Took the folks back towards night. Ans'd M.A. and Myrtle's letters.
Saturday, March 21, 1908
Worked hard all day. I drove downtown in p.m. and got Chester and Ella. Talked with Will in evening.
Friday, March 20, 1908
Walked home in a.m. Rec'd Myrtle's letter. Went to bed early.
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Transcriber's note:
I think "Myrtle" is Grace's grandmother's sister, Mrs Myrtle Crandall Hulick, widow of Joseph Hulick. Myrtle had lived in Corunna at one time, but in 1908 would have been living in either Pennsylvania or Minnesota, as she appeared to be boarding with either her son-in-law or other family members. She had lost her husband around 1891, and her only child Winifred around 1905. "Myrtle" is referenced 3 times in Grace's 1908 diary, always because of letters written or received.
Here is a photo that is said to be of Myrtle Crandall Hulick with Martha Durham, Grace's daughter. We're looking into the future now...this must be 1912 or 1913. This tells me that Grace and Myrtle were somewhat close.
I think "Myrtle" is Grace's grandmother's sister, Mrs Myrtle Crandall Hulick, widow of Joseph Hulick. Myrtle had lived in Corunna at one time, but in 1908 would have been living in either Pennsylvania or Minnesota, as she appeared to be boarding with either her son-in-law or other family members. She had lost her husband around 1891, and her only child Winifred around 1905. "Myrtle" is referenced 3 times in Grace's 1908 diary, always because of letters written or received.
Here is a photo that is said to be of Myrtle Crandall Hulick with Martha Durham, Grace's daughter. We're looking into the future now...this must be 1912 or 1913. This tells me that Grace and Myrtle were somewhat close.
And here is Myrtle's death certificate, where we see that Grace ("Mrs E Durham") provided the information.
Thursday, March 19, 1908
Ironed in a.m. Walked downtown in p.m. and to the dancing school in evening. Stoddards stayed at Belle's all night too. Got home at 12:45.
Wednesday, March 18, 1908
Mama and I went downtown to see the Dr in p.m. Harry Turner up in evening and to supper. Talked with Will in evening. Ans'd W.M.'s letter.
Monday, March 16, 1908
Rec'd W.F.'s card. Washed. Dandy day. Mr Strauch over to use the phone.
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Transcriber's note:
In 1915, a map of Caledonia Township shows that Mr. Albert Strauch owns property about 3/4 mile south of the Rose farm.
Friday, March 13, 1908
Mama came after me in a.m. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter. Papa and Mama went down to Lantz in p.m. to see the ice go out. Ans'd W.H.'s letter. Talked with Will in evening.
Thursday, March 12, 1908
Saw the first robin in a.m. Papa took me downtown in p.m. and Belle and I went down to see the river. Rec'd Hope's letter. Went to dancing school in evening and had a fine time. Dandy day.
Tuesday, March 10, 1908
I went over to Harmon's in afternoon to get some eggs and while there I met Mr and Mrs Beemer and Mrs Fairbanks. Rode home with Papa who had been downtown. Had a dandy visit with Billy in evening. Rec'd W.H.'s letter.
**Transcriber's note: There is only one Mr and Mrs Beemer in the 1907 Corunna directory. I think it's interesting that George Beemer's occupation is not listed. He owned Beemer's department store in Corunna. Is it assumed that everyone knows this already? There also is only one Mrs Fairbanks listed.
**Transcriber's note: There is only one Mr and Mrs Beemer in the 1907 Corunna directory. I think it's interesting that George Beemer's occupation is not listed. He owned Beemer's department store in Corunna. Is it assumed that everyone knows this already? There also is only one Mrs Fairbanks listed.
Sunday, March 8, 1908
Mrs. Ed Miller and Mrs. Sanders up for a while in afternoon. Ans'd W.M., W.F.C., and M.A.'s letters.
Friday, March 6, 1908
Rode home in a.m. on the sleigh. Thawed real hard all day and the wind blew just awful. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter.
Thursday, March 5, 1908
Rode downtown on a load of wood in p.m. Went and got my skirt and new rubbers. Rained and snowed in evening but I went to dancing school just the same. Rex was up to the Assembly. Had a real nice talk and dance with him. Stayed at Belle's all night.
Monday, March 2, 1908
Snowed a little all day. Rec'd letters from M.A. and Ella S. Ans'd H.H. and W.H. letters. Chilt over in p.m. Grandma mad and hardly said a word all day. She can get over it just as soon as she wants to for all I care.
Sunday, March 1, 1908
Rather stormy all day. Uncle Herb drove up in p.m. Belle and Arthur up in evening. Talked with W.F.C. and had a nice visit. Papa did not like the idea of my talking to strangers but I cannot help it.
Labels:
Arthur,
Belle,
Papa,
ROSE Elbert "Bert" Lee,
TOWLER Herbert,
Uncle Herb,
W.F.C.
Saturday, Feb 29, 1908
Belle, Grace, Don and I walked out home in a.m. and found Uncle Herb here. Took them home towards night. Talked with W.F.C. in evening, also F.K. (his friend).
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