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!
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Showing posts with label Kerby. Show all posts
Saturday, August 29, 1908
In p.m. we drove around by Kerby to go downtown. Went to theatorium. In evening Mama and I walked over to Eveleths.
Wednesday, August 12, 1908
Rained all night. Went downtown in p.m. and intended to go to Owosso but Charlie wouldn't stand so we drove around by Kerby home. The boys called up in eve.
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Transcriber's notes:
I don't know who Charlie is. Maybe Charlie is the horse, except the rest of the time Grace refers to the horse as "the horse".
The Kerby family owned a lot of property in Caledonia Township. The nearest cross street to the Rose farm is today called Kerby Road.
Sunday, July 26, 1908
Earl rowed a boat up in a.m. and stayed to dinner. In p.m. my folks went over to Uncle Theo's. We rowed downtown towards night and got the horse and buggy. Took Etta to the train. Rode around by Kerby home. Great conversation. Told me some news and plans. Got in bed at 1 o'clock.
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