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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Friday, November 27, 1908
I walked downtown in p.m. and stayed with Winnie all night. We 6 girls went to Jennie Chaffie's in evening. Had a swell time. Mable and Hattie mad at Winnie. Got home at 11:30 but talked until about 2.
Wednesday, November 25, 1908
I went downtown in p.m. Saw Earl, Mable, and Winnie, and Hazel. Met Winnie Jackson. Heard that Felicie Van Liew was married. Rained in a.m.
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Transcriber's notes:
Felicia Van Liew was in the Corunna High School graduating class of 1906, but I have not been able to find a record of her marriage.
I have seen her name spelled Felicie, Felicia, Felice, and the unusual spelling shown November 26 (unless that is a reference to someone else).
The family is referenced in the Corunna Journal 23 January 1908 when Felicia's father passed away. The newspaper reports that they are living in Bennington, about 9 miles south of Corunna.
Sunday, November 1, 1908
Aunt Louise and family over in p.m. Also Earl, Hattie, Winnie, Mable, and Romaine. Chilt and Salem over too. I took the girls home in evening and Earl came to meet me. Wren's barn burned at midnight. Did not get the milk.
Saturday, October 31, 1908
Papa went downtown in a.m. In p.m. I went down town and up to Grandma's. Saw Hattie, Winnie, and Mable.
Thursday, October 8, 1908
I went downtown in a.m. and got my hat. Went to see Winnie and Mable and also to the fire at Stell Curly's.
Tuesday, June 30, 1908
Glen Keelin up in p.m. Also Mable came for me to help her on a waist. Cook called from Vernon to tell me that he was going to the party if I was going. Earl and I went to K.P. party in casino. Rex and Will C. were there. Danced once with W.C. "No more." Had a dandy time. Met Owosso bunch.
Tuesday, Jan 28, 1908
Washed. Mama and I went downtown in afternoon. Saw Winnie and Mable. Stopped at Belle's on our way home. Talked with Fred Lahman in evening.
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