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, May 26, 1908
Mrs Brands and Leah Eveleth came up in evening. Papa and I drove Dan downtown after supper. Harry Hawkins had his raising in afternoon. Rained in p.m. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter and ans'd it. Poor fellow, he says he is falling yet. Ha! Ha!
Sunday, April 12, 1908
Mrs Gilbert over in a.m. Papa over to Uncle Theo in p.m. Mrs G came over again in evening. I had a dandy visit with Will over the phone. Ans'd W.H. and W.F.C.'s letters.
Friday, April 10, 1908
Had the Dr again and Aunt Mary over. I went to Eveleth for a few minutes. Sat up most all night. Will called up but I could not talk because Mama needed me. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter.
Monday, April 6, 1908
Dandy day and warm. Ans'd W.F.C.'s letter. Walked downtown in p.m. to get cloth for jacket. Went to Owosso and Mrs Twitchell's.
Friday, April 3, 1908
Colder. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter. Mama and I drove downtown in p.m. but came right back.
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.
Friday, March 27, 1908
Walked home in the mud in a.m. Talked with W.F.C. in evening and received his letter.
Wednesday, March 25, 1908
Ans'd W.F.C.'s letter. Papa went to Owosso and got some new music. Went to bed early. Cold.
Friday, March 13, 1908
Mama came after me in a.m. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter. Papa and Mama went down to Lantz in p.m. to see the ice go out. Ans'd W.H.'s letter. Talked with Will in evening.
Sunday, March 8, 1908
Mrs. Ed Miller and Mrs. Sanders up for a while in afternoon. Ans'd W.M., W.F.C., and M.A.'s letters.
Friday, March 6, 1908
Rode home in a.m. on the sleigh. Thawed real hard all day and the wind blew just awful. Rec'd W.F.C.'s letter.
Sunday, March 1, 1908
Rather stormy all day. Uncle Herb drove up in p.m. Belle and Arthur up in evening. Talked with W.F.C. and had a nice visit. Papa did not like the idea of my talking to strangers but I cannot help it.
Labels:
Arthur,
Belle,
Papa,
ROSE Elbert "Bert" Lee,
TOWLER Herbert,
Uncle Herb,
W.F.C.
Saturday, Feb 29, 1908
Belle, Grace, Don and I walked out home in a.m. and found Uncle Herb here. Took them home towards night. Talked with W.F.C. in evening, also F.K. (his friend).
Sunday, Feb 23, 1908
Papa went over to Uncle Theo in a.m. to get Mama so he stayed all day. Chilt came over in afternoon. Ans'd M.A., Ike's, and W.F.C.'s letters.
Saturday, Feb 22, 1908
Felt rather bum all day. Went over to Chilt's in p.m. after some books to read. Herbert came over after Mama so she went over there and stayed all night. Talked with W.F.C. in evening.
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