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 Salem. Show all posts
Tuesday, November 24, 1908
Chilt, Salem, Ernest, and Peck over in evening to hear Papa and I play. Earl came later. Rained in a.m.
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.
Wednesday, October 7, 1908
Papa was downtown nearly all day. Ironed. Mama was some better during the day but got worse toward evening. Mrs Gilbert, Salem, and Ernest up in evening also Earl but he went home early on account of not feeling good.
Sunday, October 4, 1908
Aunt Mary, Mable, Herbert, and Uncle Theo over in p.m. Also Winnie C., Mable W., Romaine B., and Hattie F. came along the R.R. and came up here. We went over to Chilt's to see Salem, the Syrian boy. Roy Derham called up and said "Earl had gone to see his brother in Ann Arbor." Ha! Ha! Did not get the milk. Awful nice day and warm.
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