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 Hope. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hope. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 23, 1908
Did not get the milk. I went across lots to Hope's and stayed all day. Had a dandy time.
Sunday, August 9, 1908
Baked bread, 2 cakes, made ice cream and everything else in a.m. Walter Hatch drove up before we had even combed our hair. Earl rowed up. We 4 went down to Chilt's woods and took our suppers. "Martha's mouth." "Slams." "I've got an idea." Ha! Ha! Earl and I rowed downtown and the others drove. Came home around by Hope's. Earl and Martha kept us awake alright.
Saturday, July 25, 1908
We all went downtown to the Farmer's club picnic at the park. Hattie, Hazel, Hope, Winnie, Bessie, Agnes, Rose and I were together. "Mr Hildebrandt." Ha! Ha! Mrs C., Bessie, and I went to Owosso in evening and then I rode home with them. Got here at 9:30. Uncle Lewis and Papa went spearing and Minnie stayed all night.
Friday, May 22, 1908
Mrs Gilbert came over and stayed with Mama while I went over to Owosso to see Cole Bros. parade. Hope, Hazel, Hattie, and I had a great time. Walked home and blistered my heels. Got here at 2 p.m.
Tuesday, May 19, 1908
Chilt came over told our fortunes in p.m. Took Pearl downtown in p.m. Talked with Ward at noon. Saw Hope.
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.
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.
Sunday, Feb 16, 1908
Alone all day.Wrote letters to Hope, W.C., and W.H. Talked with W.C. in the evening.
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