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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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.
Monday, September 7, 1908
Got up at 3 o'clock and Ray drove us to Durand where we went to Detroit. Met Rose at the station and we went to League ballgame between St. Louis and Detroit a.m. 4 to 3 in our favor. Got our dinners downtown and went right back to the game in p.m. 9 to 3 in our favor. After the game we went up to aunts. Earl stayed all night with Ed Archibald and I stayed with Rose.
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.
Tuesday, July 21, 1908
I took Rose over to Uncle Charlie's in p.m. and stayed there for supper. Got home at 9 o'clock.
Monday, July 20, 1908
Rose and I went boat riding in p.m. and in eve. she and my folks went downtown.
Sunday, July 19, 1908
We all went to Hugh McCurdy's funeral. Awful large attendance. Felt awful sick all a.m. but better in p.m. Saw Walton. Oh! deah. Eli and young Vins were coming up in evening but we had promised to go for a ride with Earl so they did not come. We went to Owosso and stopped to Connors for a hot chocolate. Sicker than a dog when I got home at 11:30. Earl and Rose had a great time.
Saturday, July 18, 1908
Papa and I went downtown in p.m. and I got Rose's letter so went to train and met her. Saw Winnie and Hazel. Sick all night.
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