Louisa Pitkin Diary 1919

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January 1, 1919	Spartanburg -Tryon Having missed my train from Washington, after a six weeks visit spent night at Cleveland Hotel. Home by nine -Anna + Mary very well -New Years Reception at Lanier Club in aft.
January 2, 1919	Tryon Hard rain all day -Unpacked + Cooked at Xmas firecuts -Tea -Wagon from Fannie Butler -Emma gave us nice dinner at noon. Mary brought home papers + letters.
January 3,1919	Friday High wind- house warm -Miss Watson to dinner. Fire Ex cause[?]. Unpacked it down town, put in coupons. Visited Mrs. Gray + Billy + Dr. G. Oliver [?] later. Had post-card from John M + well.
January 4, 1919	Saturday Very cold -waste pipe frezere but water running. Went down town with Mary -to Bauth - called on Miss Pirdey[?] at Hotel. Brought -back Italian books. In aft. called on Miss Jayne Carpenter. I said good bye to Miss Lane. Doubledays called.
January 5, 1919	Sunday Milder slight snow. M + I at service Jane Griffiths to dinner. Letter from G. D. L. all well. Anna feeding birds Cardinals + Juncoes. Furnace keeps the dining room + our worn [?] warm with open fire.
January 6, 1919	Monday Bright + clear -down town with Mary in morning. Look a Miss Shipman to Auxiliary Meeting at Mrs. Gradys in afternoon. Bright sunshine. Cardinal -Birds come for food.
January 7, 1919	Tuesday -Tryon Mrs. Lindsey brought aprons for Belgians to make -started Anna on a sweater. Anna + I returned books at Library. Called on Vita + Billy Jarves -Miss Beach Wood and Miss Cheswright + Wiess [?] also Mrs. Brownlee -Weather delightful.
January 8, 1919	Wednesday Papers filled with new of Theodore Roosevelt's death. American + foreign papers give lines and eulogies.
January 9, 1919	Thursday Warm Down town in morning. M + I went to Lanier Club in aft. Several speakers. Mr. Brownlee told of Ambulance driving in Italy. Miss Washburne played Army airs on harmonicon.
January 10, 1919	Friday Warm Spent morning service on Belgian babies aprons. Sent them to Mrs. Lindsey. Took long walk in Gillette woods with Anna in afternoon. like est [?] weather.
January 11, 1919	Tryon Warm Spent morning making orange marmalade while Emma made peach pies. A + I called on Mrs. Grady, Miss Putnam and Mrs. Campan who was depressed.
January 12, 1919	Tryon Sunday Warm All went to church. Mr. Griffiths preached powerful sermon on Service. Cooked dinner (simple) Emma's day out. Had open fire in sitting room. Miss Watsere [?] called also Mr. + Mrs. Lindsey. Four Griffiths came to tea + enjoyed it.
January 13, 1919	Monday Warm Delightful day -down town in morning -in aft. Anna + I called on Mrs. Jackson. Mrs. Wright + finding Mrs. Holden out -returned + have her come here. Much trouble about - Vita and Mr. Jarnes.
January 14, 1919	Tuesday Warm I had Billy Gray to dinner. He was telephoned that his sister, husband + baby had arrived - but did not hurry home. Weather delightful. Anna + Mary called on Canadians.
January 15, 1919	Fine Much influenza in town, now among the colored people. Emma has a cold -but we hope nothing worse. A + I called on Mrs. Beatson, Mrs. Langford + the Doubledays who were all going for a moonlight outdoor supper.
January 16, 1919	Pleasant Sewed all morning. M. doing marketing. Much influenza about. Mrs. Misseldine + Blake +e. Hope Emma won't get it. Called on Mrs. Gray -took Miss Snow a pumpkin pie. Mary went -ha Tea at Mrs. Tafts.
January 17, 1919	Tryon Friday All day rain Not cold but rain. Mary went over to see Miss Jayne who was in bed. worked on French orphans aprons and finished three. Anna did not come -so cooked dinner.
January 18, 1919	Tryon Saturday Windy + pleasant Emma sent word she couldn't come so cooked breakfast + dinner. Miss Jayne a little better but Dr. came + we fear it is the "Flu." Ethel Freeman better, husband now ill -fear it also influ. Dr. closes churches + schools again. I had coffee + cake with Jane at Industry.
January 19, 1919	Tryon Warm No service. Mr. Griffiths having influenza. Mary went to see Miss Jayne -ill. No Emma so cooked dinner. M + I walked to Gillett's house. Miss Turdy called on Anna. Grace wrote of grand visit in N.Y.
January 20, 1919	Tyron Monday Fine Emma came but was poorly. Went to see Miss Jayne. Much influenza in town. Family next to Emma very ill. Troops returning in thousands. Mrs. Campan called -had great time sending my nightgown to be made in Laurum. [?]
January 21, 1919	Tryon Fine Down town to Miss McFee who is making me waist -M + I called on the Berry's and had Tea. They have the Rankin house. Called on Mrs. Cristy -saw that Ira Tarke had received the US Service decoration from Pershing. Miss Watson took tea with us.
January 22, 1919	Tryon Warm Mary sleeps out. Emma reports the colored family very ill -Pneumonia. Miss Jayne still in bed. Famed [?] things for sick family. A had letter from Freuck Arphan had us'd his $5. A + I called on Mrs. Carpenter + the Grays who came here.
January 23, 1919	Tryon rain Poured in morning. Lanier Club postponed. Colored family better. Also Miss Jayne. Ripped up old silks. cleared after dinner. Influenza improving. Jane and Dorothy Griffiths came to tea.
January 24, 1919	Tryon Friday Clear + fair Down town to Miss McFee's -she is making me a pretty dress out of old velvet skirt. Miss Snow brought grape fruit. Miss Christie + Mrs. Leonard called also -Mr. Taft + pretty niece. A + M took long walk up to John Lankford's house.
January 25, 1919	Tryon Saturday Rainy A hard rain -Miss Jayne still very ill other patients better. Sewed all the morning. In afternoon as it cleared went down to buy the dinner. Wrote to Mrs. Poe at Cellautie City and to Grace.
January 26, 1919	Sunday Bright Charming day -down to Miss Jayne before church. Miss Beatron clearing up- and putting things in order. Good service + sermon. Down town with Mrs. Christie. Miss Watson came to dinner -all feeling very well indeed.
January 27, 1919	Tryon Monday Pleasant Day Down town with Anna in Morn. Mary doing outside work oer [?] place violets bloom. Miss Woods and Cheswright called also Miss Putnam. Miss Jayne still very ill with influenza.
January 28, 1919	Tryon Tuesday Pleasant Bright + sunny. Marion + Louisa Taft + cousin came to dinner. Enjoyed the dolls and the pictures to. Miss Jayne much better -got her some dinner.
January 29, 1919	Wednesday Grand mending day. Mary doing errands down town. Janey brought eggs butter + chickens. Went over to get Miss Jayne some supper. She is much better. Colored family also improved -except one little girl still ill.
January 30, 1919	Thursday Lovely day. Mr. + Mrs. Holden came to dinner - a very good one. Soup chicken parsnip + celery -coconut pudding -grapefruit + coffee. Mr. + Mrs. Jeffrey Freeman + little Ann called. They are afraid John may not get home very soon.
January 31, 1919	Friday Still beautiful weather. A + I pruned the roses + Mary planted lilies. In afternoon A + I called on Miss Snow -after with Miss Watson called on Mrs. Thurston + Edith -coming home to tea with us. Miss Oliver and Bettie Doubleday called.
February 1, 1919	Saturday Fine Another fine day of this wonderful winter. Sewed + made a curtain. After dinner A + I went to Lanier Library exchanged books. +c. Met Took soup to Miss Jayne. Had the news of Miss Coopers death. Wrote to Addies Gelling [?]
February 2, 1919	Tryon Sunday Bright + clear Emma left for her Sunday out after getting breakfast out. All went to church. Communion. Got Miss Jayne some breakfast and Mary walked with Uiers [?] K etc. Emery M the woods
February 3, 1919	Tryon Monday pleasant Fine weather continues. Never experienced such a winter. Same at the North. Auxiliary in the afternoon at Mrs. Lindsays. Rector with us the Sunday Eve Service was a success.
February 4, 1919	Tryon Tuesday Cloudy -clearing Not so good a day -cleared in aft. had open fire. Miss Beach + Mrs. Gray came to tea. Used the new tea wagon. Miss Purdy + Mrs. Leonte also called + had tea. Got Miss Jayne some dinner.
February 5, 1919	Tryon Wednesday Cloudy -rainy Woolsey [?] Stryker [Melanchthon Woolsey Stryker ?] lent A. his poems Miss Jayne no better, took her some warm biscuits. Served +c in aft -Mary struggling with a cold -not severe but there. Song letters from G.D.R. + Kaite.
February 6, 1919	Thursday Thought it was Lanier Club day -mistaken. met Miss Watson called on the Emersons at Hotel. Tried for afternoon Tea - no go to asked Miss Watson to come home with me.
February 7, 1919	Friday Pleasant Found I had a cold. These days to be treated with respect. Mary went down town errands + took Miss Jayne some soup -she is improving. Mrs. Caup all called in carriage -not feeling well.
February 8, 1919	Saturday rain Poorly -so rested. M. going to market +c. Considerable Flu in town. Laurence Doubleday came for ice for Phil Oliver as fluid Jay he better. sitting up all dressed letters from G.D.R. and Kaite.
February 9, 1919	Sunday Cold. Snow First [?] a long snow storm. M. was only one out at Service. Mrs. Williams could not bring herself to dine out -so telephoned to Elise Watson with Mrs. Wilson very good dinner much enjoyed.
February 10, 1919	Monday Cold I didn't go out Mary kindly taking all house keeping cares off me. Rested + read and felt rather miserable. Anna the same but not the Flu. Mrs. Emerson called. Fed the birds 2 cardinals.
February 11, 1919	Tuesday Dark day Much snow gone. still cold. Mrs. Holden + Effie came at dinner time, and the latter sat come time with us.
February 12, 1919	Wednesday bright -fine Went down street for first time. Mrs. Campan drove me home. Miss Jayne much better. Jamie Turner brought chicken butter + eggs. Miss Winifred Lane called.
February 13, 1919	Thursday Rain all day Hard rain from early morning until late + heavy in the night. Not cold however. Wrote + sewed - Lamb off order for groceries.
February 14, 1919	Friday Clear + bright Woke to sunshine. Went down town, returning early. Mrs. Campan and Effie Holden for dinner Miss Purdy, Mrs. Leonard, Miss Christy, + friend -later Mrs. Beatson all came to tea. Betty Doubleday -better.
February 15, 1919	Saturday Sunny -bright Down town, calling on Siter sick at Hotel. Miss Jayne better, took her dinner -Mary about decided to go to New Orleans with Miss Watson. Miss Purdy + Miss Cheswright. Starting next month. A + I returned books + had coffee at Lanier Club.
February 16, 1919	Sunday Bright windy Hard wind storm as we woke but passed into much quieter later. M + I went to Church. Sat with Misses Wood + Cheswright. Rev. Mr. Griffiths + wife called.
February 17, 1919	Monday Windy Out in morning with M who thinks well of New Orleans plan. A + I went to see Bettie Doubleday who had been at Cetherville in Hospital (Adenoids). Lent her a rubber bag -as she suffers at night. Mrs. Campan returned to Detroit.
February 18, 1919	Tuesday Sunny + bright Fine weather. A + I made calls in afternoon on Mrs. Oliveras who has bee ill. And Bettie Doubleday who has had adnoids taken out at Asheville. Still has pain +c sent her my small hot water bag.
February 19, 1919	Weds. Pleasant Very nice day. Emma as usual baked bread and cake. Down town in morning and in afternoon. A + I had a long walk in Gillette Woods. The laurel hardly yet in bud. Had letter from Lucy How.
February 20, 1919	Thurs. Chilly -sleet storm. Down town to Hotel to see about rooms for Lucy. Now at Rio Vista Hotel New Smyrna. Anna's Birthday. Candy + Century Mag. for presents. Took dinner, asked Miss Watson. Sleet storm came on -but not cold.
February 21, 1919	Friday Rainy -clearing Sleet storm on waking birds coming later for food. Down town later for A's money- + M + my Pacific Gas dividends. went to service and Mr. Griffith read Our Lyrian [?] Greek [?] on "The Lord is My Shepherd."
February 22, 1919	Washington's Birthday Saturday rain all day Warm + rainy when we woke. Had a scratch dinner. Cleared a little Mary took Miss Jayne rice pudding -not very well. Started in rain invited Mrs. Griffiths + daughter to Tea at Library destined. Asked Miss Cinbury brought down letters +c.
February 23, 1919	Sunday Clear + sunny Pleasant day. ther 45 a 9 A.M. A + M went to church and down for letters later. President Wilson expected at Boston today. We hear he will return to France March 5th. Miss Oliver called.
February 24, 1919	Monday Sunny -fresh A + I went to Gaur [?] -got Leoth [?] Annuities $700 in all. also 5 Liberty Bonds 2 A 2 L + 1 M Mrs. Mize came to sew for Mary who still has a cold. Mr. + Mrs. White called also Mrs. Arapo [?] Christy . A + I went to Miss Purdy's birthday Tea at the Canadians.
February 25, 1919	Tuesday Rain -clearing Mary so poorly we kept her in bed all day. bad cold + cough. In aft. as clouds cleared went down town for letters. bring big [?] two Hettie [?] girls house with rice [?]. M. came down for tea -but too sick to enjoy it.
February 26, 1919	Wednesday Sunny- fresh Hard wind in night blew cellar door open. Much sunshine. Miss Jayne still feeble -took her some dinner. down town in morning + in aft. with A. Met the Savaryer also Miss Thrall. M better but still sick on sofa in our room.
February 27, 1919	Thursday Bright sunny Mary better and down to breakfast but not well. Saw Dr. down town and got a cough mixture for her. Miss Jayne had a ride with Vita Kirchuer. A + I went to Lanier Club Lowell Day -Dr. Emerson + Miss Putnam and poems +c.
February 28, 1919	Friday hard rain Rain but cleared so took nova [?] train to Spartanburg. Cut coupons to act + looked over Bonds. Poured when came out so could only go to 5 cf store met the Savages + Miss Snow on train coming home. Walked home with Miss Watson. Sisters waiting tea.
March 1, 1919	Saturday Mary better Clear-bright Wind at night cleared up the mud. Found letters from Fannie Butter + Lucy How at Post-office. Cashed Marion coupons + put the others in safe deposit. Had Mrs. Williams + Biran at afternoon Tea at Lanier Library also Miss Watson.
March 2, 1919	Sunday damp-rain Mary still coughing. A + I went to Service - I took M's Sunday School Class. Got letter from G.D.L. rain in afternoon + Eve. Emma's day off - Had cold dinner- chicken salad + pudding.
March 3, 1919	Monday Pleasant Sun out -plants coming on. Miss Beatson better Fordrie [?] Cutite [?] very ill. Went to dine at Mrs. Holmes' - 10 present. President of Milwaukee came there. Talked over box. Walked home with Mrs. Lindsey + Griffiths. Mary Barry and Mrs. Wallace called.
March 4, 1919	Tuesday Pleasant Went down to meet Lucy + Lina at noon +after dinner went for them with Anna + stopping at the Library to return "Henry Adavis" [?] brought them back to see our home + to afternoon Tea. Mary much better.
March 5, 1919	Ash Wednesday hard rain all day Woke to clouds + rain -took Miss Jayne some breakfast. still rain but got to church. Congregation small. Rained in torrents to came home - no mail. Sewed + worked . Mary packing up her suitcase.
March 6, 1919	Thursday Cloudy but fine Woke early bad breakfast at 7 A.M. all four Misses Purdy, Watson, Cheswright and Pitkin off in good spirits. Called on L + L asked them to dinner. They came + sat around fire -called carriage and drove to the Carving School [Tryon Wood Carvers ?] + all around. Muddy but pleasant.
March 7, 1919	Friday Cloudy -rain Not very pleasant. Postal from Mary at Atlanta. Shopped with L + L in morning. They spent the afternoon with us + we all went to Lenten Service.
March 8, 1919	Saturday Clear -rain Rather pleasant out . L + L came to dinner -bast [?] chicken + lemon pie.. afterwards too cloudy to drive then rain. Returned with them + they gave me Tea at the Exchange. Mrs. Campan's engagement to [Mr.] Kilpin [Kitpin ?].
March 9, 1919	Sunday fine Took M's Sunday School Class. Quite dry after rain. Called at Hotel for L + L -walked with Lucy by brook. Lina going home with Anna. Read about Mrs. Budlong's Xmas. Took Miss Jayne some supper.
March 10, 1919	Monday Clear + pleasant Lucy + Lina came to dinner + then I took them a drive through Gillette Woods -down the valley - and up to the Kinses [?] for Tea. They were delighted with the views +c. They leave tomorrow. Mary writes she is with Miss Watson -her cold all gone -pleased with the trip.
March 11, 1919	Tuesday Windy Went to station to see Lina + Lucy off - + returned to take late breakfast with the two Miss Savages. Admiral Perry called -invited us to lunch. Worked on Income Tax. John clearing up the garden.
March 12, 1919	Wednesday Perfect A + I walked to Mary Berry's to dinner. lovely day -fine dinner. Letter from M. enjoying New Orleans. Called on Mrs. Thrall -not pleased with her mother marrying Mr. Kilpin. Walked home -went to church - Mrs. Lyon -Williams + Bevare [?] called.
March 13, 1919	Thursday Sent Income Tax Clear -fine Perfect day. Anna works in garden. Mrs. Corwin has a severe stroke. Lanier Club - very interesting. Mr. Frost spoke on League of Nations in a very forcible manner. Invited Mrs. Bagley and daughter -couldn't come -promised to have Emma cook for the "Tea."
March 14, 1919	Friday\| Pleasant -cloudy Pleasant in morning. Mrs. Buckier [?] called. A + I went to Service. No service. Called at mail found good letter from Mary -M full tide of pleasure in New Orleans. Bushes coming out -but slowly uncovered figs.
March 15, 1919	Saturday Rainy all day Mr. Sayre [?] came and did all the things we have been waiting months to get done -curtain fixtures +c. Went to Library + to Post Office. Nice letter + fenoche from Mary. Mrs. Doubleday had tea with us. Plants + shrubs came in long box.
March 16, 1919	Sunday Rainy clearing Out to early service in light rain -again to S. School. Mr. Griffith went to Spartanburg -Lay Reading so went to Congregation Ch + hear splendid address by Mr. Frost. on *League to Enforce Peace. Quiet afternoon -clearing. *[The League to Enforce Peace (LTEP) was an early precursor of the League of Nations that was conceived at a conference in Philadelphia. In Independence Hall, in 1915 the conference called for a world court and a conciliatory approach to peace. The early organization was headed by William Howard Taft and was said to be influential in shaping President Wilson's ideas for the League of Nations.]
March 17, 1919	Monday Rainy George came + put in the shrubs - some not what I wanted. Worked all morning transplanting +c. Down town in aft. Mary wrote she would leave Friday eve -eacking [?] here Saturday. Mrs. Bagley + daughter called.
March 18, 1919	Tuesday Rainy Not very pleasant out. Indoors until afternoon got books from Library. Mary having good time in New Orleans. Afternoon Tea at Mrs. Doubledays. Mrs. Anderson and ourselves.
March 19, 1919	Wednesday Clear + bright Fine day -Emma fried chickens for enerina [?] Called on Mrs. Leseure. A + I called on Mrs. Carpenter. The Grays Mrs. Dearers Grand State Banquet in evening. Fine speeches -crowded house. Mr. Jarves called to say good-bye.
March 20, 1919	Thursday Fine Down town good silser [?] cloth + dish at Library. Anna called on Mrs. Leseure. In aft. called on Mrs. Beahe [?] Lindsey Mrs. Leonard + Cristie. Mrs. Frost at Hotel. Mary to get home on Sunday noon. Having very good time. Mr. Jarvis left with the Washburns.
March 21, 1919	Friday Fine -clear So pleasant I got Miss Jayne to come over to dinner -chicken and she stayed on peaggle [?] to 4:30. Mr. + Mrs. White called. Went to Service. Heard from Mary. Planted bushes given by M. Morley.
March 22, 1919	Saturday Fine -clear Perfect day. Put up curtains got Ms room ready. A + I walked to the Lightners fort [?] then to the Tafts -all at home. Saw children's paintings. Had nice Tea. Mrs. T[aft] walked part way back.
March 23, 1919	Sunday Clear -bright Went to Sunday School + returned. Anna going to service. Left the house + almost missed Mary but took up with her in time for dinner. She had much enjoyed New Orleans Dr. + Mrs. Gray came in also Miss Savage.
March 24, 1919	Monday Perfect day Mary busy in garden. Took hat to Miss Lane to trim. Walked with Mrs. Bagley + Mrs. Wallace to the Gilette House -they were charmed with it all. Family all well now. Mary unpacked and settled. Finished my Box work.
March 25, 1919	Tuesday Warm Warm + pleasant with cool wind. Down town in morning -Anna took books to Library + called on Miss Purdy. Miss Carver called bringing book on Italian Gardens.
March 26, 1919	Wednesday Pleasant -windy Took [?] plum pudding over to Mrs. Wood - as I promised if Mr. W[ood] kept our pipes from freezing. Grand wedding. Mrs. Rious sister -left it with Mrs. Christie. Called on Mrs. Kelley in afternoon. Then to service Anna overseeing house -Jamie [?] came.
March 27, 1919	Thursday frost High wind storm Hard rain + wind. M went in it to P. O. George worked about . All went to Lanier Club. Mr. West talked on the Indian remains about Tryon -with arrow heads + stone hammers -large attendance. Very high wind all night. Emma ufonted [?] ice at her home.
March 28, 1919	Friday Windy -cold Worked on my quote for Missionary box. Emma made large cake for Lanier Club. treuerrore [?] Mrs. Campan -Icilpiu [?] cards came. M + I went to service. Mr. Griffith called to Asheville to be Arch -Deacon.
March 29, 1919	Saturday Pleasant Quite cool still but no wind. Wallace children + Mary Crapo came to play with our dolls. In afternoon M + I went to Lanier + had Mrs. Holden, Mrs. Lesurers + Mrs. Jim Holden to tea. Many there -bright scene.
March 30, 1919	Sunday Pleasant -cool. Grand change of clocks + much confusion about time for service. Brought Eileen Parker up to the house before church. Mr. Griffith spoke of call to arch bishop with $2,400 salary +c. Miss Lane called. In Eve Helen Roberts mocker + aunt then Mrs. Griffiths + Dorothy.
March 31, 1919	Monday furnace stopped Windy Mr. Laudis painted porches. Wrote again to Belle Parker about visit. Down town in morning. Mrs. Leseure + Mrs. James Holden called. M + I went to Industries -Mrs. Wallace + Bagley's Tea. Mrs. Washburn there. High winds but not very cold.
April 1, 1919	Tuesday Cold Stopped furnace + found ourselves quite chilly in spite of fires in our rooms + dining room. Mrs. Holden's Tea in afternoon. Mrs. James H., Mrs. Holden here [?] Vita Mrs. Falius [?] locr [?] Hisler, Washburn Miss Washburn. very pleasant. Sewed clothes for Belgians.
April 2, 1919	Wednesday Warmer. Wind stopped In [?] batters [?] in town! M went down. man came + plowed for garden. Mary quite delighted. M + I went to church met Miss Snow Mr. Bowne. Met John Gray who jumped out of carriage to greet me -walking with the Frosts.
April 3, 1919	Thursday Fine Down town in morning. Mary working hard at the garden with George about half worked 3 P.M. went to fine concert. Little Helen Pugh aged 10. John Gray with parent called looking finely. Mrs. Doubleday + Anderson in evening Mr. + Mrs. Frost.
April 4, 1919	Friday Rain Shrubs looking finely -Too wet for George to finish garden. Sewed + went down town in aft. Belle writes she may come after the 28. Went to Service -Mrs. Bowne ill at Mrs. Baeou's, Mrs. Leseure came to say good-bye.
April 5, 1919	Saturday fine Worked in Garden -pruning +c. hardly needed fires. John Gray came to dinner. Told amusing stories of English Officers telephoning +c. Anna + Mary went to Tea at Ex Miss Anna Beach's party. Mr. + Mrs. Kettle + children called.
April 6, 1919	Sunday Warm -pleasant All went to service -Emma's day out. Mr. Osborne told of St. Mary's School Raleigh and gave us Pledge Cards. A got us up a fine dinner cold meat pie +c. Mrs. Craypo called. Took peahe [?] bush flowers to Mrs. Leonard. Rev. Mr. Osborne stayed all night. 1st visitor.
April 7, 1919	Monday Warm + bright Rose early - Mr. O left at 9. M + I pledged $25.00 each for his school. George came + he + Mary worked all day, planting +c. Mrs. Bowne who has been ill at the Baeous left. 4 P.M took all the "Trousseau" to Mrs. Grays who had the woman's aux. All liked the things.
April 8, 1919	Tuesday Quite hot Every tree + shrub coming out. Down town early to get the chicken. Admiral [Perry?] + Mary Berry came to dinner. She is really thinking of buying but may not after all. Sat out all afternoon on piazza. Belle Parker writes she will come on the 28.
April 9, 1919	Wednesday see Thurs. Cloudy -cool A + I took 8.35 train for Spartanburg. Mrs. Secount + Miss Kate Eubury also on train. Bought Tudor Shades. Area rug and clothes pole for Mary. Met Miss Snow + at noon had lunch with her at Y.W.C.A. Bought each 2 pr. shoes + A a hat! Shut [?] car ride + then home by 6 P.M.
April 10, 1919	Thurs. see Weds. very hot It was really hot Thurs. -but see Weds. for trip to Spartanburg. Weds. -very uncommonly hot. Mary busy in garden. Got but all summer clothes +c +c. Belle writes she may come before the 28th. Called out Mrs. Wernepeu. Vita and Eileen Parker at Hotel.
April 11, 1919	Friday Cool -Rain -clearing Woke to hard rain. Much cooler. finished putting up curtains in spair room. Mary Berry called -also Frances Wernepeu. went to 5 P.M. service and down town. Miss [Margaret] Morley called telling us Miss {Amalia] Watson had been quite ill -was returning soon.
April 12, 1919	Saturday Pleasant Weather just right. Everything coming on finely after rain. Pres. Wilson still in Paris -trying to get the Nations together. A + I went down town met Mary Berry + Mr. Brady. Working on curtains +c. in "Blue Grotto" before Belle Parker comes.
April 13, 1919	Sunday Fine day M went out early and A + I later after dinner. We all went for a walk through the ravine + brook path to see the dogwood in bloom. Warm and delightful. M + I went to evening service A number of men there!
April 14, 1919	Monday cool breeze Mothers birthday. Out in morning -said good bye to the Kettles - Mary going + some new comers. Ethel Morrich + cousin came in. Finished trunk cover for "blue grotto." Called on Miss Jayne.
April 15, 1919	Tuesday Charming Invited to drive to Kruses by Frances Wernepeu + Mrs. Plumb -but they couldn't get a horse + so I sat on Hotel Piazza + brought them all up to our house for afternoon Tea. Mrs. Lightner called. Evening call on Miss Jayne who is better.
April 16, 1919	Wednesday Rain -clearing Down town in morning a rain [?] flaged. Tank [?] in town. Invited again for excursion [?] at Kruses by Frances. Called on Ethel Morrich + Mrs. Loveland at Pine Hill Cottages. Went to Church. Mr. + Mrs. Hargraves of Detroit called also Mrs. Bevan.
April 17, 1919	Thursday Cool + pleasant Had to have a fire in "Cutie." Down town in morning. Went to Hotel met Frances Russel Wernepeu -drove to Miss Putnam's for Mrs. Plumb + on to the Kruses'. Bir [?] Lady had 5 charming puf pies. Had Service in Church in the morning.
April 18, 1919	Good Friday Plesant -cool. A + M went to service. I helped put blue grotto in order for Belle. Man came who did to me good stowing [?] in border went to see Dr. Gray about ears. Miss Jayne came over with dough nuts. M + I went to eve service -about our Departed friends.
April 19, 1919	Saturday Fine Charming day. Elisha Lynch came + stayed [?] up the flower beds. Down town with M in morning. Took flowers to Church + books to Library. Lilacs and other flowers making church very sweet.
April 20, 1919	Easter Cool + clear M went to Early Celebration. Had fires as it was cool. Fine service good congregation music + flowers. Mr. Brady came to dinner + seemed to enjoy sitting by the fire (open door as well). Miss Snow came in and later Miss Purdy.
April 21, 1919	Monday Fine A + I went down in morning paid bills subscribed $100 each to Victory Loan and met many friends -bought serap [?] bashed [?] +c. Telegram came saying Belle had started + would arrive 5:45 P.M. on Tuesday. Mrs. Lightner invited us to a Tea Wed. we asked Ethel for luncheon [?].
April 22, 1919	Tuesday Bright + warm Busy day -down town in morning back with dinner. Ethel Morrich + Mrs. Loveland to lunch -lemon pie. They stayed all the afternoon. Mary went to Library and met Belle who came to tea. Looked tired and weary but liked our home.
April 23, 1919	Wednesday Belle had breakfast in bed and later came down and sat on the piazza. Mary + I went with Mrs. Wallace in carriage to Mrs. Lightner's -about fifteen there. fine tea on the porch -Mostly from Detroit. Belle's trunk came.
April 24, 1919	Thursday Bright + warm The porch shades and rug came but are not put up. Belle down to breakfast and looking better. Thinks we have a nice home. All went to Lanier Club - Mr. Reatie [?] read poems. Mr. Searles told of work -Tea sandwiches + cake.
April 25, 1919	Friday High wind A cold windy day, so that we had to have fire in dining room. Mr. Brady and Geo. Dacharme called. Mrs. Wernepeu called home by baby's illness. Mrs. Wallace's daughter Esther ill + family delayed in home trip.
April 26, 1919	Saturday Cool -pleasant Planted my triangle border. Mr. Sayres called and brought the shades -they look very well. Tea at Library Mrs. Lindsey Holden Kirehuer [?] they gave us Tea cake + ices. Mrs. Thrall came to say she couldn't come. So was cold -but fires made it pleasant.
April 27, 1919	Sunday Bright -warmer Belle didn't feel very well -so stayed at home. A M + I went to church. Sermon on Sponsorship. Mr. Brady walked down to P.O with me. M + I went to Evening Service Sermon on Balaam -Numbers -XXII-Chap.
April 28, 1919	Monday\| Warm Down town to cash my Pae-eras Div first in two years. Belle seems to like our quiet life. Our piazza very pleasant with the new shades. Mr. Griffiths called. Belle + I called on the Wasepeacer [?] and I got some violet roots.
April 29, 1919	Tuesday Rain -clearing Down town in morning between showers. George came + hoed up the garden -planted tomatoes that I got. In afternoon we all went to the Rotary for Tea + a fine one. Mrs. Grady + Mrs. Holmes also there. Everything looking finely.
April 30, 1919	Wednesday Clearing Miss Morrich + Mrs. Loveland called in morning. In afternoon we all went to a very fine + abundant dinner at Mrs. Holdens. B + A drove over walking home.
May 1, 1919	Thursday Rather warm B not getting letters from Carrie rather bothered went down town with me. Mary called on Miss Watson -in bed has been very ill. Miss Morley taking good care of her -better.
May 2, 1919	Friday Pleasant Hurt my knee in morning but went down town with Belle no letter. A M + B drove to Mrs. Carvers + the Savages + had Tea at Kruses - I called on Mrs. Lyon + the Grays + went to church.
May 3, 1919	Saturday Fine warm Had Alice Millard card now Mrs. Fred Procter. Mary worked in Garden. Things coming up very well.
May 4, 1919	Sunday Warm Emma's sunday out. All went to Church. Bishop Horner preached + confirmed four. Got dinner all helping. Called on Miss Snow and Miss Watson. Miss Jayne called.
May 5, 1919	Monday Warm -rain Down town early. After dinner got ready for the Aux meeting - 8 came. Had chocolate ice creams + cake. Fer shure [?] -it looked like rain but didn't amount to much beside a shower.
May 6, 1919	Tuesday Warm -showers Down town in morning for it is yeast day. M went to Hotel to see Mr. Brady -not well -going very soon. Belle, who had improved very much took a short walk with me in the Gillette Woods. sent cards to Alice Millard who had married Mr. F. Procter.
May 7, 1919	Weds. Peace terms delivered to the Germans at Versailles -2 weeks to consider. Thunder storms. Mary's birthday gave her writing papers + Anna collar. Anniversary of Luscitania [Lusitania] disaster.
May 8, 1919	Thurs. Fine M saw Mr. Brady at Hotel better and saw Mrs. Griffiths, Jane + Dorothy off for their visit at Houston [?] Fine day. Had tea on porch -pleasant with new shades. Afterwards M + I called at the Claxtons. Bobwhites on the plan [?]
May 9, 1919	Friday Rain storms all day Hot and rainy -so not very pleasant for walking or driving. Miss Luoro [?] called brining flowers.
May 10, 1919	Saturday Pleasant Down town in morning. Met Belle at the Industries. Went into Miss Morley's grounds. Miss Jayne treated m hair. Mr. + Mrs. George Thrall called.
May 11, 1919	Sunday Clear + bright A not feeling very well -the rest of us went to church. Mr. Griffiths last Sunday. Sermon on Service -quiet afternoon. Wrote to Lucy How. Garden coming on well. Belle likes it very much here.
May 12, 1919	Monday Fine M + A worked in Garden -Belle went down town with me -howin [?] called on Mrs. Hazard in Searles Cottage. Dr. + Mrs. Gray came + made long call. John + Billy going into business in Gastonia S.C.
May 13, 1919	Tuesday Wrote to Fannie Turnbull about her father's death -very quiet + peaceful. also to Grace who will feel this loss very much. So much in the daily prayers. The Germans are not pleased with the Peace terms as they had hoped they would be light.
May 14, 1919	Wednesday The Kirchuers, Washburns, + Thralls left on noon train. Mr. Wernepeu + Thrall also. Belle + I went to the Hotel in aft. -saw Mr. Brady for some time. Peace terms delivered to the Germans -but do not please.
May 15, 1919	Thursday Fine -cool Down town in morning as usual. In aft M Belle + I walked over to Mrs. Holmes' where we had afternoon Tea -with Mrs. Holden, Hazard, Lindsey, Palmer, Bray, Gray + the Misses Thurston, Gray +c. Walked home. 4 had callers. Mrs. Leonard + sister.
May 16, 1919	Friday Fine -cool Beautiful day -things coming up in Mary's garden. Had carriage + took Belle to call at the Lightners Christies Freemans + to drive by the Kerchuer + Kelpin houses + down into the valley -the Brays + Miss Jayne with dough nuts called.
May 17, 1919	Saturday Fair Down town as usual in morning. Garden coming on well. Roses in full bloom -grass high needing cutting. Mr. Brady better, gone home.
May 18, 1919	Sunday Perfect Mary went to service at the Congregational Ch. Sunday school and P.O [? ]brought me T.G. [?] + Elie [?] Din Mr. + Mrs. Holden came to dinner chicken -lemon pie -sat on piazza Miss Oliver + Mrs. Keaworthy [?] called.
May 19, 1919	Monday fine George came + cut the grass with a sycle. The roses are going -but some are still very few. M's garden coming on. Belle decided to stay another week as Carrie has delayed her return. B + I called on the Euburys + saw Mrs. Kelley's garden. Letter from G. Turubull.
May 20, 1919	Tuesday Fine -hard rain Down town in morning to see the Canadians. Mrs. Leonard + Miss Christie off -returned just in time to avoid heavy shower. Cleared. Rains have some what milofored [?] in the garden.
May 21, 1919	Wednesday fine -cold Hard rain in night -glad to have fire on the hearth in the fitting room. Mr. Landis hung the porch hammock +c. One navy plane has gone on East -stretch across the Atlantic. Eleanor Turnbull answered Anna's letter.
May 22, 1919	Thursday fine -cool Miss Purdy came to dinner -a fine lemon pie! Stayed in aft. Mrs. Beran + Mrs. Hazard called had fire in fireplace. Isabella seems much brighter + better.
May 23, 1919	Friday fine -cloudy Down town met Miss Watson much worried over boys being in Mrs. Ferris' house but no damage done. Isabella invited us to drive but light rain discouraged us + we postponed it.
May 24, 1919	Saturday Rather raw [crossed out] Perfect day Down town in morning + engaged squabs for tomorrow. Jackson came at 2.30 -drove out to the Howard Gap road -charming home by Villa Barbara -laurel superb. Belle's boat [?]. A + I enjoyed in very much.
May 25, 1919	Sunday Damp M went to L.L. + I joined her at the congregational Ch. Had squabs for dinner. Miss Purdy + Miss Oliver came to call + stayed to tea.
May 26, 1919	Monday Warm Belle has her packing to do + seems to hate the thought of returning to her flat. Rain in aft. preventing calling.
May 27, 1919	Tuesday Very warm Down town with Belle to buy tickets. Anna + Belle called on the Grays finding all in. Mr. Warner very ill -may not live long.
May 28, 1919	Wednesday Warm Belle left on 11.53 train. M + I saw her off with lunch. Mr. + Mrs. Holden also -Mrs. + Miss Beach on same train. Tired + spent afternoon on couch hammock.
May 29, 1919	Thursday Rain -cooler Anna not very well -stayed in bed. M + I saw Miss Purdy off. Mr. Warner died last eve. Stopped to see Miss Watson brought her home to dinner. Anna came out in dining room at tea time. Dr. Dawson died last week -Miss Lane has serious operation.
May 30, 1919	Friday clear -hot Anna still feeling weak + poorly -keep her on a milk diet. Walked up to Round Hill to Mr. Warner's funeral -mauep [?] there -Mr. Bowne had the service. Mrs. Freeman called -going home soon.
May 31, 1919	Saturday Hot Cool -even cold in morning. Hot by noon -went down town. Kept A in bed -but slowly improving. Dr. Dawson dead -Dr. Lea coming to Tryon -the LaBeau place with friends. Thurstons breaking up. eating Mary's lettuce.
June 1, 1919	Sunday Warm Emma's Sunday off. Stayed at home + cooked dinner. Emma had made a fine lemon pie -Miss Oliver came + we had a long talk over books +c.
June 2, 1919	Monday M Down town early -cashed.
June 3, 1919	Tuesday George came worked all day. garden weeded + looking better. Down town in morning + afternoon. Very hot in middle of day cooler mornings + evening. Called on the Griffiths who now have to pack up in the evening. M + A working all day.
June 4, 1919	Wednesday Pleasant -warm Getting used to this weather and do not mind the heat. George again working all day. Set the table and got ready for Miss Watson who came to tea + afterwards sat in hammock + told of experiences when ill. Anna quite well again.
June 5, 1919	Thursday Warm Down town in morning. saw Oliver Andrews -just home from France. Mary made blackberry jams. 9 jars. Have had spinach + lettuce from our garden. M + I went to Lanier Club -heard Mr. Lanis on doing for Polk Co. Talked to Edith Thurston + Mrs. Poppy.
June 6, 1919	Friday warm Very warm -but we do not mind it -mornings Eve + night always cool. Papers full of bomb plots-and disagreements about signing Peace Terms. The world is much upset. We feel we have got into a mill [?] quick s/o it [?].
June 7, 1919	Saturday Very warm Down town rather early. Find plenty to do indoors -Mrs. Hester called. M + I went to Miss Snow's + said good-bye to Miss Watson who leaves early on Sunday morn. The Griffiths are packing up -but no house yet.
June 8, 1919	Sunday Warm -thunder storms As we had only Lay reading, M + I went to Congregational Ch -Heard fine Sermon on "Faces" how we make our own.
June 9, 1919	Monday Very warm Worked on Library with Miss Oliver brought her back to dinner. In evening called on Mrs. Cherry who has two sisters with her + Mrs. Claxton. Cool evenings sleep well.
June 10, 1919	Tuesday very warm Down town with Anna. Met Mrs. Thurston -who is sorry to leave her home. In aft. -late Mr. + Mrs. Riggs came had tea. Tho blind he can do much. went with Mrs. Griffith to Concert. Mary Lindsey and Mr. Carver.
June 11, 1919	Wednesday Warm Fire destroyed Wilkins store. just like a year ago! Mrs. Jackson raised $76 for Mrs. Rhodes the dress maker who lost everything. Service in morning. Bp. Frances of Indiana. Who gave us a talk in Lanier Library in evening on his experiences in France.
June 12, 1919	Thursday Warm Getting used to the climate. get down town early. Bought Anna some tonic. She is well but not strong. Rested in afternoon. Mrs. Bevan came to call in evening. Had letter from G.D.L. at Hidaway.
June 13, 1919	Friday Warm Garden growing but not very flourishing. Worked a while in Library with Miss Oliver. In Eve. A + I called on Mrs. Oliveras + Miss Snow later going to see Mrs. Williams. Better night blooming. Serius. wrote to Belle + Fannie.
June 14, 1919	Saturday Warm Down town for Sunday dinner. Wilkins fire put our telephone out of order -but mended by afternoon. The Griffith family still here. A + I called on Mrs. Oliveras took her a scarf + beads to Plial after on the Doubledays.
June 15, 1919	Sunday Very warm Mary went to S.S. and to Congregational Church. Heard the Atlanta minister give fine sermon. Late in aft. M + I went over to the Thurstons to say good-bye. Saw Edith + Mrs. F also Mrs. Poppe. Called on Miss She [?] + friend.
June 16, 1919	Monday Warm Busy morning as washing must be attended to before leaving. If one stays in during heat of day one does not mind it.
June 17, 1919	Tuesday Warm -slight rain Summer weather, but not unpleasant. We really like it. Anna well but not very strong. Mary deeply interested in garden. Mrs. Grady called gave her loganberry ferice.
June 18, 1919	Wednesday Warm -heavy rain Down town to have my dress tried on. Mary also had errands. Returned with chops. Mrs. Griffiths came to dinner leaves next week. Hard rain came on just after she left. Letter came from Mr. Makepiece.
June 19, 1919	Thursday Warm We are getting used to hot days now + cool nights! We all got ready to go down to see the Thurstons off -when Edith Telephoned they would go on Friday morning. A + M called on the Grays + Mrs. Lyon. Miss Snow spent the evening with me.
June 20, 1919	Friday M + I rose early so as to see the Thurstons off at 9.16 A.M. taking 2 boxes of candy! Mrs. L was calm but quite feeble. Brought home newspapers full of the Peace Treaty -must be signed by Monday or at 5 A.M. the troops will march further into Germany.
June 21, 1919	Saturday Warm -showers Down town as usual. Mrs. Holden sent George with a home made birds bath but no bird would try it. Called on Mrs. Bevan to say good-bye. John Gray came to say Good-bye as he goes to Gastonia to learn the Cotton Mill business. Wrote to G.D.L.
June 22, 1919	Sunday rain M went to service at Congregational Ch. Rain -but warm.
June 23, 1919	Monday rain Hard rain all day -No leaks however.
June 24, 1919	Tuesday Hendersonville rain -warm Woke to rain but left on 9.15. shopped. dined at Kentucky Home had teeth cleaned +c. Went to Movire [?] good home with 50 soldiers patients from Spartanburg in own car. Sick.[?]
June 25, 1919	Wednesday rain -warm More rain -tired from yesterday. Dr. Gray's family leave tomorrow.
June 26, 1919	Thursday rain Down town + worked in Library with Miss Oliver -brought her back to dinner. Hard rain all afternoon cleared by Evening. Called with M on Mrs. Williams daughter the Griffiths children slept here.
June 27, 1919	Friday Pleasant Jane + Dorothy down to breakfast and then helped their mother at the Rectory to pack. Came to dinner + later to tea that we had -on the porch.
June 28, 1919	Saturday Pleasant Pleasant change -no rain! Jane + Dorothy with us for meals. Their furniture in car -left today. They had a pound party in evening in the empty house.
June 29, 1919	Sunday Cool + delightful A perfect day. Mary went to S.S. to the Congregational Ch. + for the Mail. In afternoon we all took a walk in the Gillette Woods the first long woodey walk in some time.
June 30, 1919	Monday Cool Almost cold in the night + we needed two blankets. tried to get a drive but failed. M + A went to say good-bye to the Griffiths.
July 1, 1919	Tuesday Cool + delightful Down town in morning. Cashed coupons +c. after seeing Griffith family off. Blackberry short cake for dinner. Drove to the Sauces, saw new wom [?] to old Scriver place saw rhododendrons had tea a valkallah [?] Called at Nelson Jacksons out, Mrs. Williams daughter. Mrs. Cherry Virginia -Miss Weeks + Mrs. Bancroft.
July 2, 1919	Wednesday Cool -hot Down town -cool. Papers full of distress + unrest every where -Russia especially. In afternoon Marion + Louise Taft came -counted our trees 54 Pines 44 Oaks. Dr. + Mrs. Taft came + we all had tea together. Got much warmer as the day wore on. Cool night.
July 3, 1919	Thursday very warm Very warm -met Miss Oliver and had her come up to a fine chicken dinner. Mary making up her mind to go to Detroit.
July 4, 1919	Friday very hot A real 4th very quiet all -black + white off on Picnics. Miss Oliver came + celebrated by having a real hot bath and a shampoo. Gave Emma + children -quarters all around for ice cream cones.
July 5, 1919	Saturday hot Again warm -with cooler at night. Down town for papers + letters. Bess Reid's marriage broken off -returned check for $100 Anna sent her.
July 6, 1919	Sunday Warm Went to Early Service. Mr. Bowne there. Emma did not come so got breakfast. It was her day anyway so had light lunch. All went to morning service. Mary decided to go to Saluda.
July 7, 1919	Monday warm -pleasant M went on noon train to Saluda returning at night. found wom [?] near Mrs. Thurston's much pleased, says its much cooler. Had boy to water. Hard rain came on by night.
July 8, 1919	Tuesday rain Rainy day but cleared by evening -much cooler rather damp. M going next week. A + I think we will go later to Asheville. Hard rain at night. Mrs. Davenport + Miss Bond called.
July 9, 1919	Wednesday quite cool Really coldish. M working in the garden. Making blackberry Jam. Down town. Talked with Mr. Holden about plans. Great English Airship crossed the ocean -first in History.
July 10, 1919	Thursday Hot Warmed up well -down town for letters. Fannie Griggs wrote from Grosse Pointe. Had fine dinner. Chicken fsie and blackberry pie. Concert in Eve. Doubleday Band + UCetalieris [?] Daulier [?]
July 11, 1919	Friday Hot M delaying going to Saluda but working in garden in spite of heat. A + I don't mind it very much. Miss Snow came to see us in evening.
July 12, 1919	Saturday hot Mrs. Mize came early + let out took in +c. 10 dresses + skirts for Anna. Miss Oliver came for a bath + had dinner. Mr. + Mrs. Holden went up to Saluda + may go there for a change. long letter from Pliny.
July 13, 1919	Sunday M went to Early Service. Mr. Bowne back. Went alone at 11 -good congregation. Too hot to go for letters until Evening.
July 14, 1919	Monday warm Mrs. Mize came again and did ever so much work -finishing Anna all up. I sewed too + was rather tired by night.
July 15, 1919	Tuesday hot -heavy rain Too warm to go down town but at 5 went to Library + on to Orrs. terrible driving rain storm. Drove home -found family rather worried. No leaks however. Rain again at night.
July 16, 1919	Wednesday warm -hard rain Warm -another severe rain -thought Miss Jayne's telephone was again out of commission. Janie came late bringing chicken. Mary made Jam out of plums.
July 17, 1919	Thursday warm -rain Down town + home before rain -not so severe as yesterday still more than we need.
July 18, 1919	Friday Warm -rain More wet weather rather fear flood such as came two years ago. Mary brings in corn + beans + picks blackberries + Emma makes latter into fine short cake.
July 19, 1919	Saturday Rain Singular weather so wet. feel glad Mary has not gone to Saluda yet. Heavy rain at noon. Went to Library + down town. Mr. Holden called Miss Oliver had a hot bath + tea. Called on Miss Morley + Snow -home in rain.
July 20, 1919	Sunday hard rain Woke to pleasant weather. M has a cold -went to early service. A + I went to church -large congregation. very heavy rain storm. waited -saw Miss Walker home from France. Miss Oliver to dinner. More rain in afternoon.
July 21, 1919	Monday pleasant Fair and no rain! A welcome change from so much wet. Down town -M's cold better but still she isn't over it. However will go to Saluda tomorrow if nothing interferes.
July 22, 1919	Tuesday cloudy -no rain Woke up feeling rather ill but castor oil helped. M escorted by Anna went down town + off to Saluda on noon train. Cold better. Emma picked up the plums + we boiled down a large kettle of them.
July 23, 1919	Wednesday pleasant Felt better but not well. Emma did up 13 glasses + jars of plums. In afternoon I gathered more + spiced three glasses. M wrote from Saluda -Janie Woodmair + plumber [?] all came -Anna went down town.
July 24, 1919	Thurs. cool Better -down town to see about Jay paper. Emma put up 2 jars of rhubarb. Heard of Mrs. Celins [?] death + Bessie Newman's illness. Called on Miss Snow in evening. Flerit crop pool [?] -spoiled by rain.
July 25, 1919	Friday Cool -pleasant Met Miss Mary Beach down town. Man bringing in our supply of winter wood. Called on Mrs. Boynton + Miss Jayne. Heard that Mrs. Celin [?]was dead.
July 26, 1919	Sat. cool -pleasant Down town saw Mr. Gask about Land Taxes. Wood came -boy came to weed. A returned books to Library. John Gray called -lost 14 lbs. in Gastonia -in Telephone biz now. Mr. Holden called. M likes Saluda.
July 27, 1919	Sunday Very warm Emma came and cooked the breakfast, then left for the Great Baptist Convention. A + I went to Church -very warm indeed. Light lunch. Rested in afternoon. Cold still troublesome.
July 28, 1919	Monday warm -breeze Down town in morning -still have my cold. Rested in afternoon. Emma picked tomatoes + apples. Mary coming down tomorrow.
July 29, 1919	Tuesday warm M came down from Saluda before dinner -picked fruit + vegs + did up a can of yellow tomatoes. Her cold in gone + she likes it up there. Spent the night with us.
July 30, 1919	Wednesday very warm Down to the Lanier Library by 10 A.M. Worked on new books. M joined me there left on noon train. Bought some peaches +c. Quiet aft. Miss Jayne putting up lots of fruit.
July 31, 1919	Thursday hot These are the dog days + hot enough for any doggie. Hope we will find it cooler in Asheville. Miss Snow came in evening.
August 1, 1919	Friday hot Changed coupons + money at the bank. Saw train load of sick soldiers. Dr. Daniels 86 Jean Beatson 6 -today.
August 2, 1919	Asheville Saturday Hot Up early closing house -quite warm, train 1 hour late. crowded. reached Asheville 3.30 settled at Mrs. McRae's 3 Cumberland Circle. take our meals. Mrs. McRae room + erso [?] the street. Mrs. McMahon. Weather delightfully cool. Got trunk late.
August 3, 1919	Asheville Cool -delightful Good night rest. cloudy alueerl [?] rainy. wore blue serge ulster to Church. A + I went to Trinity in [?] L [?] Cal [?] Fine Church -sermon, singing, + congregation.
August 4, 1919	Asheville Monday warm Down town rather crowded streets -shopping +c. Rested in afternoon called on Mrs. Kruzie [?] Bates in evening. Fine breezes.
August 5, 1919	Asheville Tuesday warm Rested in morning. Biltmore in aft. Called on the Griffiths + Bownes. B[iltmore] Estate in motor -saw fine views +c.
August 6, 1919	Asheville Rain -warm Shopping + Dr. Russel in morning. Rested in eve. Weather here warm in middle of the day but always a breeze. The MacMahons very pleasant. Mrs. Duncan the older lady exceedingly so.
August 7, 1919	Thursday warm Down town + did errands eyeglasses -umbrellas mended +c. Rested in afternoon on bed. Very fine sunset in evening.
August 8, 1919	Friday Asheville Warm Took dresses to Posles. Met Mr. Griffiths -took cars to Grove Park Inn. Walked about -saw the Lounge- back by car. found invitation form A Lyster to dinner Sunday.
August 9, 1919	Saturday Asheville warm Down town in morning. In aft. Mrs. McClintock came for us + motored us out Beaverdam way. After dinner walked over to Miss Weeks on Flint St -saw her -entertained with lemonade mint sticks in it and sponge cake -weather quite warm.
August 10, 1919	Sunday Asheville cool Before ten motor called for us + took us by River to Oteen. Service at Red Cross quite well attended. Back to dinner House simple dinner the ordinary affairs. Mess. Col. + Mrs. Lyster + little Elizabeth. Afterwards drove to Hill Top + so home.
August 11, 1919	Monday Asheville cloudy Cooler -down town. In aft. went at 3.30 and saw Mary Pickford in Daddy Long Legs. Extremely well put on -evidently in California. A enjoyed it. House very full.
August 12, 1919	Tuesday Asheville Rain -clearing Hard rain in night. Over to breakfast in rain with sweaters. Read + wrote. People came to look at house. Mary wrote she would return to Tryon today. So we decided we would return Friday.
August 13, 1919	Wednesday Delightful Rain at night makes charming weather. Down town to Pack Square too late to take motor to Hendersonville so bought things instead. Mrs. Kruzie [?] Bates called in afternoon. wonder how M is getting on. Reading Raymond by Siv [?] O [?] Lodge.
August 14, 1919	Thursday Asheville pleasant Down town in morning. Motor ride with McClintocks -Mrs. MacMahon + Mrs. [blank] to Skyland Tea House in hard shower. Cleared + evening very charming.
August 15, 1919	Friday Tryon pleasant Packed in morning + said good bye to Mrs. Cowrie + Mrs. Bates. Left at 3.30 and had rather hot ride -heavy rain had made Tryon muddy so drove to house -Mary had rice tea for us.
August 16, 1919	Sat. Tryon warm Down town -trunks came late. Emma came -won't come until next week. Unpacked. Down to Library hard rain. Rather damp + musty. Miss Snow came in last evening -Miss Jayne this.
August 17, 1919	Sunday Tryon warm Went to church when Edwin Lindsey read the service -brought Miss Oliver back to dinner as arranged. M + A had cooked it + a fine watermelon followed. L [?] bred [?] wick drive us at 4 to see Dr. Lea who with a friend has been two weeks in Tryon.
August 18, 1919	Monday warm Down town to arrange about money +c. Emma came for the wash -will return on Sat. morning. Mary made a fire + cooked apples -applesauce figs +c +c. Rested in afternoon. Miss Mary Emburg [?] came to say good bye.
August 19, 1919	Tuesday warm Decided to do our own cooking + stayed in and was busy around house. Down town in aft. to Lanier Library. Mrs. Williams cut down infected Pine Tree. a job quickly done.
August 20, 1919	Wednesday Warm Quite busy -setting tubers +c. Mary manages to do up preserves. Miss Mary Beach + Aunt Miss Warner called. Dorothy Doubleday Lusith [?] home on a visit.
August 21, 1919	Thursday cool Quite pleasant. Garden setters came -look well on the place. Down town in afternoon rain. Long letter from G.D.L.
August 22, 1919	Friday pleasant Rather cloudy but the sun came out. Set the table after dinner -and at 4:30 Dr. Lea Miss Hoape [?] and a Polish girl came -charmed with house. ate grapes + cakes + loganberry juice. Mrs. D. Williams sent grapes.
August 23, 1919	Saturday pleasant Emma came in morning to our great relief. Down town in morning. Had lazy afternoon. Sat with Miss Jayne in eve.
August 24, 1919	Sunday fine A + I went to church. M staying at home. Mr. Bowne told of the Churches Foreward Movement. Good congregation. Quiet afternoon -called in to see Miss Oliver* who was ill. *[1800's movement of the Episcopal Church. Many Churches Foreward Movement Clubs were formed]
August 25, 1919	Monday fine Good day for work + Mary made seven jars of watermelon and fig preserves. John came + worked, A + I went to Industries [Biltmore Industries ?] + brought back much [?] to choose from. Mrs. Nelson Jackson + baby called -Miss Oliver to tea.
August 26, 1919	Tuesday Warm Down town ordered rug made yellow and black. Quite hot. Had quiet afternoon. A + I called on Mrs. Oliveras and at the Palmers. Mrs. Cherry called on us.
August 27, 1919	Wednesday Warm Down town in morning bought grapes at Mr. Lindseys. Telegram came telling of Henry Litchfields quiet death at Hidaway. Sent telegram back. Went with Miss Oliver to the Doubledays -Miss Morley + Miss Snow called in evening.
August 28, 1919	Thursday Fair A + I rose early + went to see the morning glories at Miss Morleys. Down town after breakfast. Had telegram telling of cousin Lizzie Lourtellol's death at Utica yesterday. Sent telegram to Violet + Mary Wolcott to send flowers. Dorothy + Margaret called.
August 29, 1919	Friday warm -rain M + I went down town with Virginia Mayo. Had letter from Mr. Colville don't think he will come. Wrote to Grace -Violet -Alice Bissell -sent Elizabeth a doll top. Hard rain came on about five o'clock. Think Henry was buried today.
August 30, 1919	Saturday pleasant Quite cool after rain. Letter from F. Foote telling of Henry's last hours -very quiet + peaceful death. Letter from Georgie. Went to Library. Miss Oliver came up -Mrs. Boynton called in evening to say Good-bye.
August 31, 1919	Sunday Bright -warm M + I went to service. Mr. Bowne spoke on Church's World Wide Campairgare [?] Miss Morley + Snow came to dinner. Walked around afterwards. promised us roots +c.
September 1, 1919	Monday Fine -cool Miss Jayne had the Tafts to dinner + supper as they left at 10 for Atlanta Ga. Sent them over a pie. M + I went with Mrs. King, Mrs. Cherry cousin went to Aux at the Rectory 15 present. Tafts all came over in evening to say good-bye.
September 2, 1919	Tuesday Fine Emma went yesterday to see her sick sister by motor. Down town with Anna to Industries +c. Quiet afternoon. Miss little Bobbie Boynton. Mary steadily putting up pears figs apples +c.
September 3, 1919	Wednesday fine Went with Miss Morley + Snow to call on Dr. Lea. The Vances to the cemetery and then we had tea by the roadside in a wood. It was all very delightful as the day was perfect. No letter yet from Mr. Colville.
September 4, 1919	Thursday fine M + I decided against Spartanburg -as there were crab apple marmalade + jelly to finish. Down town + was surprised to find it so hot.
September 5, 1919	Friday fine M + I went to Spartanburg. I cut off coupons joined Mary at the Book store. shopped a little took lunch at the Y.W.C.A. then saw a pretty Movie. "Marguerite Clarke" joined Mrs. Oliveras + family at station home late.
September 6, 1919	Saturday fine The mornings are cool now also evenings -wear sweaters. Down town by 11 -sun quite hot. Again to Library in afternoon. All feel very well. Letter from Violet -thanking us for flowers + telling about Mothers death.
September 7, 1919	Sunday Fair -hot M + I went to Early Service. Emma's Sunday out. Saw Dr. Lea + Miss Hough at 2nd Service. A + I attended. Quiet afternoon.
September 8, 1919	Monday Grand welcome to Pershing Fair -warm Weather as warm as Aug. Down town in morning -as usual for letters -one from G.D.L. telling about the funeral + meeting of Fannie + Ned Litchfield after 24 years.
September 9, 1919	Tuesday fine -hot Pershing had a grand time in N.Y. Anna + I went to Hab opening. A bought a hat. Helped Miss Oliver at Lanier Club to mend books.
September 10, 1919	Wednesday hot Mr. Holden came to dinner + stayed until 6 P.M. enjoyed the open air on our piazza. Mr. Bowne called later, looking very well. Miss Jayne came in -tried out making jelly.
September 11, 1919	Thursday warm Regular summer weather. Mrs. Williams decided to rent her cottage and probably board in town.
September 12, 1919	Friday very warm Air very oppressive but no storms altho one is in Tamp. All the papers full of strikes in every direction. Whole world in state of unrest. Saw Dr. Lea + friend after Evening Service.
September 13, 1919	Saturday very warm Down town in morning + found it very warm. Our place is looking very well now. Grapes watermelons sweet potatoes +c plenty. A + I reading Dickens. Chesterton's Critique.
September 14, 1919	Sunday cool M + I met Dr. Lea + friend at Early Service + brought them back to breakfast. Almost cold at 7.30 but warmed up later. They did not stay to dinner. Dr. L feeling better. Saw writing spider!
September 15, 1919	Monday Hot The mornings are now cool but by 11 A.M. it is just as hot as in July with cool evenings after the sun is down.
September 16, 1919	Tuesday warm We enjoy this weather altho pretty warm. M went to Lanier Library and to call on Miss She Wilson and her cousins + Miss Stone in Garrigans [?] house.
September 17, 1919	Wednesday warm Down town early -returning with dinner. Miss Gilliland came at 1 and we had fine breaded veal cutlets +c. She stayed quite late called on Miss Erubury [?] Mrs. Cherry + cousin called on us.
September 18, 1919	Thursday warm Town filling up. Miss Jayne very busy as usual. Billie Gray came and stayed to dinner. Very busy getting house ready for parents who come nest week. Had cold summer in Maine.
September 19, 1919	Friday Pleasantly cool Anna + I went down town. Mrs. Daniels birthday -82 years old. Invited Mrs. Williams to dinner Sunday. Read aloud Donald Peatis [?] paper on search for the Shortia [?]. Forgot about afternoon service!
September 20, 1919	Saturday [No entry]
September 21, 1919	Sunday Bright Mary went to Early Service. Miss Snow came back with her to breakfast. Liked our cosy comfortable house.
September 22, 1919	Monday Warm fair Charming day. Got ready for all the Doubledays who came in Evening + while we sat on the lighted piazza Paul Smith read his paper "The Open Road." Billy Gray came also.
September 23, 1919	Tuesday warm Perfect weather, just right. Julia Mason can not come + make us a visit. M + I went to first meeting of Chataqua. Rather the long address -Music by four soldiers and sailors -very good. Said goodbye to Miss Morley + Snow.
September 24, 1919	Wednesday Warm Weather delightful. 2d afternoon of Chataqua. Education and Qualette [?] of Singing + Recitations. Mary went with me. Saw Dr. Lea. A + I called on the Grays back from Maine. Saw fine rug.
September 25, 1919	Thursday fine 3d aft. of Chataqua. Medical nurse telling of home nursing +c. A quite amusing trio say and gave recitations. Weather beautiful for this meeting. Mrs. Holden + Edith Thurston still away.
September 26, 1919	Friday Fine Still no rain -delightful + sunshine. John Gray comes home today and on Tues. goes to his Reunion of 30th Div. at Greenville. All went to service at 5 P.M.
September 27, 1919	Saturday fine Down town for sunday dinner boy didn't bring the promised chicken couldn't catch it! Letter + presents of handkerchiefs to all from Eileen. Mrs. Barrett + sister came in to see our home -Southerners.
September 28, 1919	Sunday fine Paul Smiths grandfather + G mother sat with us in church. Wilson ill -had to break off his trip in Kansas + return home. Miss Jayne came in her birthday -we asked her to tea + Mary fixed up a cake.
September 29, 1919	Monday warm Weather like June + so dry that the dust is thick + ground hard. Mr. Bowne + Ruth go to Newester [?]
September 30, 1919	Tuesday warm My birthday -A + M gave me gifts and the day passed very quietly and without any especial event to mark it. Mr. Landis came + did some very needed repair work.
October 1, 1919	Wednesday Warm Edith Thurston came to see us + we asked her to stay for a few days. She has decided to go to Cuba + help her cousin teach her school. Her mother going with her.
October 2, 1919	Thursday warm Rain needed every thing very dry. Edith Thurston spent the night again with us -Go getting her passport -with difficulty. Pres. Wilson abandons his trip + is back in Washington seriously ill.
October 3, 1919	Friday warm Day so pleasant that we sent for Newman and drove over to see Dr. Lea and Starring found them much interested in jelly. Then drove to see the Savages bought eggs. Their place much unproved.
October 4, 1919	Saturday very warm Met Drs. Lea + Starring + returned with them to the house. Saw Mrs. Lilly Wilson + brought Miss Oliver back for a bath + to dinner. Mrs. Wright + Geneva called. No rain tho' much needed.
October 5, 1919	Sunday very warm Mr. Bowne away - no service. Mary went to Sunday School. Emmas usual Sunday out -but she has taken the 2d Sunday now. Didn't feel very well + took Medicine. Pres. Wilson improving. Prince of Wales -King + Queen of Belgium having fine time in this country.
October 6, 1919	Monday very warm No rain yet. Aux meeting at Mrs. Bray's 10 members + Bes [?] Had very pleasant time. Edith Thurston came in afternoon + spent the night. Quite a job getting off to Cuba. Must have Photos on Passports + many formalities.
October 7, 1919	Tuesday Old Elias worked all day clearing up the place. Edith rather tired, rested + wrote letters. Read aloud on the shaded piazza. Every thing very dry rain much needed. Birds coming back + now using the fountain.
October 8, 1919	Wednesday cooler Every thing seemed to suggest rain but none came! Went down town with Edith, who left for Saluda on noon train to consult with her mother. May return tomorrow or later.
October 9, 1919	Thursday rain + mist -clear Woke to rain, but it cleared later. We do so need rain. Down town in morning. Called on Mrs. Kelley and Mrs. Lyon and Anderson. Mary going to see the Grays. Much troubled with mice. Emma trying to secure a present for catching them.
October 10, 1919	Friday warm Very warm. Anna + I went down town, met Miss Cheswright + Wood at Hotel + called on them. Had Mrs. Williams + Miss Stone to Tea + gave them shrimp salad.
October 11, 1919	Saturday Warm M got her Annuity + gave me my share $82.35. Drs. Lea + Starring came to dinner. all dressed up. Stayed until 4. Then we went to the Library + Industries. Called on Mrs. Lilly Wilson.
October 12, 1919	Sunday cooler High wind, but warm at noon. M went to S.S. Anna + I to Service. Sat as usual with Miss Wood. Had cold dinner. quiet afternoon. Miss Jayne came in. A wrote to Woolsey about Memorial Organ.
October 13, 1919	Monday cool -rain Down town with a heavy Coat it looks as if summer was over. Rain came on and lasted steadily. Much needed.
October 14, 1919	Tuesday cool A light rain all morning. M did errands down town. Clared [?] Mrs. Williams left for Crest-wood. Miss Stone came in + invited M to go on a picnic at Saluda tomorrow. Ned Anderson + James Carson called on their S.S. teacher.
October 15, 1919	Weds. warm Quite like summer. Papers give glowing account of Gen. Convention in Detroit. City very crowded. Mary + Miss Stone had fine day in Saluda -grand picnic. Called on neighbors Mrs. Howard, Miss W.
October 16, 1919	Thursday warm M went down town for me + called on Mrs. Holden, Thurston +c. Williams +c. Weather like summer thin dresses. President Wilson a little better -King Albert of Belgium + Pr. of Wales having the time of their lives.
October 17, 1919	Friday cooler -rain Asparagus bed being dug. Dorothy Smith + Mrs. Williams leave. Wrote to Grace -Mrs. Thurston + Edith coming tomorrow. put room in order.
October 18, 1919	Saturday St. Luke's Day warm Went to service + had many memories to former years, when we went to St. Luke's Hospital in Detroit. Got the room ready + Mrs. Thurston and Edith came at 5 P.M. Cool enough for a little fire in front room.
October 19, 1919	Sunday Cool Cool enough for a coat suit. Had fire all day in sitting room. Mrs. T + Edith + I went to Service. Mr. + Mrs. Holden -Ralph Erskine Mrs. Hester + Miss Oliver called. A + I walked around Gled [?, crossed out] Walden.
October 20, 1919	Monday warmer Edith spent the day over on her hill. Tow ladies came with fine gold watch. Miss M [crossed out] Kate Embury [?] called. Mrs. Thurston went out -returned with friends -called on the circle.
October 21, 1919	Tuesday Hot. A + I went down town in morning. Went to Guild meeting at Mrs. Gradys -Miss Kenworthy called with Miss Oliver (no -Monday).
October 22, 1919	Wednesday Pleasant -rain Warm but rain came on in afternoon. Mrs. T + Edith very busy with plans for their trip. Mrs. Lightner Mrs. Holden + Martha called in pour. Had doll out for Martha.
October 23, 1919	Thursday [No entry]
October 24, 1919	Friday Warm Down town with Edith in morning. Miss S [crossed out] after doing my waist -green Mrs. T went to the Pettigrews. Dr Lea came + sent Dr. Starring with me to drive while she called at Morley Snow +c. Many callers for the Thurstons. Mr. + Mrs. Holmes in Eve.
October 25, 1919	Saturday Warm Bright day. Large delegation to see the Thurstons off. Group of 11 at car window. Old lady very brave thanks us warmly for our goodness. Left at 11.55. Rested + called on Miss Snow. Dr. Starring met at Library. Mrs. Grady called gave us sugar!
October 26, 1919	Sunday warm M went to S.S. + She + I went to later Service. Rev. Mr. Dyer gave us a most interesting sermon. M asked Mr. Corbin to dinner -roast veal and plum pudding. The Ferris will is sustained -Hope there is some money left for legatus.
October 27, 1919	Monday warm Down town in morning -and had call from Miss Cheswright. The Bowns still in N.Y. returning on Thurs. Nice letter from E. Thurston. wrote for bulbs. The mums now make a fine show. Rose Netts' Birthday.
October 28, 1919	Tuesday very warm 80 Pres. Wilson better. King + Queen of Belgians in Washington. Prince of Wales in Canada. All having grand times. Painter Mr. Monroe began on our house. Hope he will keep on and finish -Forest -finishing the asparagus bed. have sent for plants.
October 29, 1919	Wednesday warm No painter! and pretty good weather. Learn that he is very unreliable! Managed to catch a cold from the Newspapers.
October 30, 1919	Thursday warm Fine weather. Have invited Fred Heyerman + Elizabeth to make us a visit.
October 31, 1919	Friday Warm Still had a cold -so kept quiet. Didn't go to Service in afternoon. Mary took the Carving tools that Lucy sent to the Carving School. the ladies were delighted with the gift.
November 1, 1919	Saturday Warm All Saints Day. M + I went to Service, a very satisfying. Down town + cashed coupons. Marketed Anna + I called at the Bownes and got books at the Library.
November 2, 1919	Sunday Cooler Not very bright. M went to S.S. she + I went to Service. Red Cross Sunday. Cleared + sunny later. Miss Oliver came to dinner. A + M walked to Red Top.
November 3, 1919	Monday cooler Had fire in our room. Down town in morning. Miss Stone coming early + walking with M to Gilletts woods -stayed to dinner. Sat in our room by stove + M read aloud Mrs. Budlong. I went to Aux at Rectory. Getting ready for the Fair. Resigned to Secretary-ship.
November 4, 1919	Tuesday Bright A + I met Miss Mattie Ruore [?] + Miss Mary Brailsford + walked to Toy Shop [Tryon Toymakers] . saw everything. They were charmed with the tools Lucy How sent them. A + I went to Library in afternoon.
November 5, 1919	Wednesday cool Rather gloomy weather -Sat in our room -Called on Mrs. Carpenter + Mrs. Wilson also for a moment on Miss Oliver.
November 6, 1919	Thursday cool No fire but in our bedroom. Miss Morley gave me plants -also planted bulbs. Dr. + Mrs. Gray came -Elizabeth Bowne + Billy came for Red Cross. A gave 20 I 2.50 Later M 5. Lanier Club met 1st truce. Painting going on slowly.
November 7, 1919	Friday cool -cloudy Went by noon train to Spartanburg. Mr. + Mrs. Howard on train. Bought 2 pr. shoes + slippers. Stove +c for Miss Jayne. Feather + other things. County Fair + town crowded. Train late -Home with Miss Ravanel. M met me by 7 P.M. Glad to have home sisters + supper.
November 8, 1919	Sat. Cool + bright Painting going on well -two men at work now. Red Cross drive on Mrs. Wilson + Elizabeth + Mary Lindsey -getting memberships on Slade [?] St.
November 9, 1919	Sunday cool -pleasant Went to Early Service -brought Miss Stone back to breakfast. M went to S. S. + Service + I also. Emma's Sunday off -so we got the dinner ourselves. Quiet afternoon + Eve. First coat of paint nearly done. Linte Mother died -1912.
November 10, 1919	Monday Pleasant Two painters at work on house. Miss Jayne quite ill - M + I went over there. Forest came and we planted the asparagus roots + partly filled in on top.
November 11, 1919	Tuesday Armistice Day Rain Didn't feel very well. Hard rain all night + day. So didn't get to the Red Cross Meeting at Lanier Library. Prince of Wales now going to Washington. Having fine time every where . Miss Jayne no better. Bronchitis. Emma didn't come all day.
November 12, 1919	Wednesday Warm -rain Felt better -went down town in Rain -drew annuity for A + pd bills. Emma came and cooked +c. as usual. R.R. Strike called off -not willing to fight the Gr. No Sugar yet in sight.
November 13, 1919	Thurs. Bright + cold Sun shine + a little ice on the birds bath. Men came to paint. Mrs. Bowne and the Kenworthys called -Also Kelley to see about furnace. Keep comfortable with open fire + stove.
November 14, 1919	Friday Bright +cold Sun + cold again. Edith Thurstons letter going the rounds. Wrote to her. Down town in morning. Miss Snow came in with invitation. Went to service. Prince of Wales in Washington.
November 15, 1919	Saturday [No entry]
November 16, 1919	Sunday Fine -cool. M went to S.S. and Early Service. A + I at 11. Had Mr. + Mrs. Dyer to dinner tho' we had to bring them in by our room -paint ! They enjoyed it. Mr. D a Botanist. Sat by our fire until 4 P.M.
November 17, 1919	Monday Clear -cold Fine weather for painting. Mr. Butler now helping. We give them dessert [crossed out] coffee + they enjoy it. Went to Mrs. Holden's + then to Mrs. Holmes for a sewing meeting. Mrs. Grady brought me + Miss M Embury home.
November 18, 1919	Tuesday Clear -cool Miss Jayne much better, dressed. Can't get our furnace mended. Painters very busy -A + I called on Nash sisters at Roraima, the Doris + Mrs. Eagan at Round Hill + went to Library for books.
November 19, 1919	Wednesday Bright -cold The men came early -finished the house painting + rec'd the last pay'mt of hte price $200.00 -good big sum! Quiet afternoon as all piazzas + stairs were barred off + painted. G.D.L. sent me pink coral pin + prayer book in memory of slavery [?]
November 20, 1919	Thursday Fine -sunny Went down town with Anna -Inez [?] (Campan) Kilpin came to lunch had an invalids [?] meal. M + I went to Lanier Club. Taking Mrs. Eagan + Miss Dour. Shortia Paper read. Many there. Miss Jayne better.
November 21, 1919	Friday Beautiful Paint still not dry on the steps. M + I went to Mrs. Blands to the Meeting afterwards to Church. Beginning of Nation Wide Campaign. Mrs. Kilpin came to dinner talked about building a small house.
November 22, 1919	Saturday Mild + rainy Down town in morning. Anna + I drove to see Dr. Lea who was just getting into her new home. It was all in a mess. She has chickens + a garden + looks well. John + his Father called -all out!
November 23, 1919	Sunday Fine -mild Perfect day. M went to S.S. Anna + I to Morning service good congregation. Letter from Minnie Vance [?]. not going to Florida. A + I walked by the brook + got some cocothia + mosses + Decided to go to Hendersonville tomorrow.
November 24, 1919	Monday Beautiful A + I went t Hendersonville to Dr. Morey who cleaned our teeth + then shopping + to a very good movie about Suffrage. Home with Miss McFie [?] in the train.
November 25, 1919	Tuesday cloudy Not very pleasant down town in morning + in afternoon to say good bye to Mrs. Kilpin who hopes to come back.
November 26, 1919	Weds. cloudy Not bright. Took Miss Jayne Grape fruit +c she is invited to Mrs. Holmes. Emma baking bread + pies.
November 27, 1919	Thurs. Thanksgiving Fine A perfect sunny day. We all went to Service. Full -good sermon. Miss Stone came to dinner. Emma did well -Tomato Soup Chicken pie Sweet Potatoes Spinach also spiced plum + figs + pumpkin pie from the "Estate" spent aft by the fire with us.
November 28, 1919	Friday Fine Beautiful day. Had the Prayer Circle in afternoon -12 came. Mrs. Bland conducted the service. All went to Church afterwards.
November 29, 1919	Saturday Rainy It looked almost like snow but rained instead. went in aft. to Lanier Club + took Miss Oliver her bed socks I had made.
November 30, 1919	Sunday Bright + clear Good large Congregation. All about Nation Wide Campaign. Miss Nash went down town with me for letters.
December 1, 1919	Intensive Week -Nation Wide Campaign Monday Couldn't get to morning service -out in afternoon. Much interest felt. Short biz meeting of Aux then all went in to children.
December 2, 1919	Tuesday Fine Fine + clear. M + I went to service in Morning. Mrs. Dorr daughter + Mrs. Egan called + kept us from hearing much of Mrs. Wetmore's address at Eve. or Aft. service.
December 3, 1919	Wednesday Clear Fine day. Couldn't be better. Mr. + Mrs. Bachus [?] came -said they might buy Carlisle near us. Delighted but sorry for Mrs. O. Went to service in afternoon.
December 4, 1919	Thursday Cloudy Down town in morning. Mr. Bachus [?] said he would not buy Carlisle House -hastened to tell Mrs. Oliveras. To Church in morning. Aft Lanier Club -Subject Thrift. Met Mrs. Williams from New Haven.
December 5, 1919	Friday Fine Plenty to do indoors tho' it was pleasant outside. Belle Parker writes of high prices and great economy needed fortunately our income is enough for our needs + a little over. Parish meeting to discuss ways of carrying on Campaign.
December 6, 1919	Saturday Fine Down town in morning -quite like summer. Forest came in afternoon. Washed windows + tried to get screens in -no success.
December 7, 1919	Sunday Fine Beautiful day. M went to S.S. and we went to church also. Mr. Dyer gave fine sermon. Also came to dinner. Has bought his present house. Mr. Bray came + we gave $52 a year. Mr. + Mrs. Holden came in.
December 8, 1919	Monday Rain Warm + cloudy. M went down town as she had biz to attend to at Bank. Mrs. Torrey and Miss Nash called went over the house. pour came on they went -home in rain.
December 9, 1919	Tuesday rain L getting her red X costume ready for the Ch. Fair. Selling red X stirrups [?] Emma made a lovely cake. Mary got bread + at Bakish [?] rice [?] Victory Bonds + book at Library. Rained day + night.
December 10, 1919	Wednesday Cold. Fine Cleared up + cold thought of furnace fires + sent word to George to come. Dressed in white with apron brassard [?] + red oak + sold $18.00 of Xmas stamps at Fair. Very nice -many came. Admiral Meade spoke to me. Had tea with Miss Dorr. ALl served pleased with it.
December 11, 1919	Thursday Clear. Cold George made fire in furnace mind [?] all gone. A + I went downtown and sent 5.00 to French orphan. Mrs. Torrey + Miss Nash called. Miss Stone came to a nice dinner. All well -A particularly so.
December 12, 1919	Friday Disagreeable Rainy and unpleasant. Mary went to Church. Admiral Meade called -is at the Hotel for the winter. Admiral + Mrs. Berry come later.
December 13, 1919	Saturday Cold Windy and disagreeable. Fine day for work -and accomplished a good deal. Anna is going to paint a face on a rag doll for the Grays.
December 14, 1919	Sunday Cold. Pleasant Cold and pleasant . Emma's day off -so we had a very simple dinner. Mr. Coggey's Lunch Room ptronized by Misses Nash + party.
December 15, 1919	Monday Emma went to see sick daughter. Cold. bright Miss Stone came in + asked us to dinner Xmas Day. Could not decide. A + I went to Miss Sue Wilson's + Holdens + had a fine chicken dinner at the Coggeys Returning by 3. Water pipe fell under the House -deluge.
December 16, 1919	Tuesday Bright No Emma. Had breakfast + then packed up the boxes of Christmas greens for Grace + Fannie Butler. Called on Mr. Dyer then down town to meet Mary + send off the bundles -Mr. Dyer had tea with us.
December 17, 1919	Weds. Beautiful Emma came for breakfast -very welcome. Down town re-ordered the turkey. After dinner M + I called on Mrs. Wilcore Jackson -Williams Grady + Miss Putnam. Took $1.00 to Miss Beatson for Xmas.
December 18, 1919	Thurs. Pleasant Down town in morning. Dr. Lea can't come Xmas. Hope Eddie Grady [?] will come. Lanier Club. Mary read Mrs. Budlong very well. Mr. Dyer gave very learned talk on violins Mrs. Strong + Carr served tea. Not large Meeting -Mostly new people.
December 19, 1919	Friday Damp -cold. Not very pleasant but big storm at the North. A + I after sewing + writing all day. Went to Service -late. Called on Miss Snow.
December 20, 1919	Saturday Cold Down town -met Miss Watson asked her to teaa. Gave $5 to Armenians. Got off large box to Eileen Hubbard. All keep well -many cards and letters to write. Billy Gray called. Wanted us to go to party at Hotel Xmas night.
December 21, 1919	Sunday Fine Out to Early Service. Miss Stone came to Breakfast. Went to Bible Class -very interesting. ALso to service. Got large package from D. Low [?]. wrote G.D.L. Got cane from Mr. Dyer. Miss Jayne came to tea we had it in the parlor.
December 22, 1919	Monday Fine Anna went down town with me in morning -met many friends. Miss Jayne came in + stayed to tea. had interesting letter from Edith Thurston. Weather delightful.
December 23, 1919	Tuesday Fine Down town with Mary. Got St. Langian [?] and many cards but no present yet from G.D.L. Forest came + filled in asparagus bed. Miss Mary Embury called. Emma's little William came + had ear ache. Emma made cake + for Xmas.
December 24, 1919	Wednesday Bright Very busy getting off presents +c. No turkeys on noon train! Beef. Forest got in at 8 P.M. Sent cake to Dr. Lea who was ill. Had presents in dining room hid them. Anna liked her cane + bellows for the fire.
December 25, 1919	Christmas. Thursday Perfect All went to Early [crossed out] second Service. very fine sermon. good congregation. Mr. + Mrs. Holden to dinner -with gifts. We also had them for all. with thymes Big turkey + plum pudding Spinach lettuce parsley also plums + figs from our garden. 3 Grays called.
December 26, 1919	Friday Fine Half a turkey left so hastily invited Miss Morley Snow + Watson to eat it. They brought candy. Had a fine dinner but not quite up to last. Went to Childrens Xmas Service. My gift from G.D.L. hasn't come. M has a cold.
December 27, 1919	Saturday Fine Ordered the Ostermoor mattress my present from A. Called on Miss Stone + Mrs. Chapman with Anna. Lots of cards from everyone even Mrs. Wallace. Mary's cold better. Called in afternoon on Ms. Searles Carpenter, Anderson + Gray + went to Library.
December 28, 1919	Sunday Perfect perfect day. Went to Bible Class. M to S. S. A + I to Church. Sermon on Holy Sacraments. Parish Meeting all 3went down toe Mr. Coggeys + had dinner at Miss Stones quest.
December 29, 1919	Monday Perfect Weather delightful. Down town in morning. Mary came down after dinner + lay on our couch. Miss Oliver + I called on Mr. + Mrs. Torrey + the Nash + also the Dores +c. Brought her back to tea. Mrs. Howard, Lilly Williams called.
December 30, 1919	Tuesday Fine Mary's cold worse so she stayed in bed all day. Nothing serious but she needs the rest. Wrote letters + acknowledged cards. My present from G.D.L. not yet came. Went to Lanier Library.
December 31, 1919	Wednesday Fine How the year has sped. Mary a little better of cold -down to dinner. Took a hot cheery pie to Miss Snow as she has a guest. Mrs. T + S Williams + daughter called.