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!
Showing posts with label Ella. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ella. Show all posts
Tuesday, December 29, 1908
Mama and I went downtown in p.m. I stayed at Ella's all night. Earl and I went to club dance in evening. He was sore at Duffy because he would not let Ray come. Rained hard when we went home and was awful slippery.
Tuesday, December 22, 1908
I walked downtown in p.m. and stayed at Ella's for supper. In the evening Ella and I went to the theatorium. Us girls went to Hattie's and had a dandy time. Exchanged xmas presents. I gave each of the "little girls" a string of beads. Ha! Ha! Stayed with Winnie all night.
Monday, December 21, 1908
Dandy day. I walked downtown in a.m. and went over to Owosso to do some shopping. Stopped to Belle's and Ella's and Papa came down after me towards night.
Thursday, November 26, 1908
Aunt Mary, Uncle Theo, and Earl up for dinner. I went down to Ella's with Earl while he worked. Wind blew awful hard.
Tuesday, September 8, 1908
Rose, Earl, and I went to the State Fair in a.m. In p.m. Earl went to Chicago - Det. game and we went to the Temple. Took the evening train for Flint and got to Ella's about 8:30. Awful tired.
Friday, June 12, 1908
I walked downtown with Dolly's hubby and called on Winnie, Earl, Belle, and Ella. Ray D. drove up after me after supper and Winnie, Glen, Earl, and I went to "Johns" party in casino. Had a swell time and got home at 2am.
Friday, May 15, 1908
Dandy warm day so I went downtown in p.m. and stayed at Ella's for supper. We went to "Mr. Bob" junior play in evening and the young people danced afterwards. Got home at 2:45.
Thursday, April 2, 1908
Stopped to see Ella on way home. Frozen so I walked home. Rec'd M.A.'s 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.
Sunday, Feb 9, 1908
Alone all day. Ans'd Ella's, Will C's, and M.A.'s letters and made candy. Talked with Dan and Will C in evening. Owosso cut Dan and I off before we were thru talking. Darn her!
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