D. H. Ramsey Library Special Collections and University Archives

Louisa Pitkin Diary 1920

 

Date Description/Transcription
January 1, 1920 Tryon.
Thurs.
Warm -pleasant
The year began with ther. 60°. All well except Mary who is struggling to get over a cold. Went to services + down town. Quite like summer. Miss Snow brought in a basket of huge grape fruit. Miss Watson told of fire destroying Mrs. Corwin's Studio. The Bates lost everything, New Years Reception at Lanier Club S. Lanier boys played.
January 2, 1920 Friday
Tryon
Cold.
Ther. 26° degrees in morning -great change from yesterday. M's cold a little better. Astermost [?] people have sent a mattress that I did not order! Present of silver + glass Pic [?] dish from Grace L. Pitkin. Coupons in Bank + went to Evening Service. Miss Stone came back with me + made a call. 
January 3, 1920 Cold -bright
Down town with Miss Watson. Miss Morley very ill. Dr. Lea also too ill to come so Dr. Gray sent for. Put $100 in banks for A + L. stopped in + invited Mr. Thompson, Miss Morley's visitor to dinner or any meals. Mary Sellers there to help. Mary better, took a walk, bought 3 bu potatoes $6.25 in all.
January 4, 1920 Sunday
Cold
M not able to take her class. I went to Bible Class. A joined me at Church. Mary some what better of her cold but still coughs. A + I called to say goodbye to the Howards and then on to Miss Jaynes.
January 5, 1920 Monday
11° above 0
Very cold. Waste pipe in bath room again frozen but will thaw out later. but our potatoes in the store room -3 bu. are also frozen! Mary's cold better. Mrs. Howard + friend gone new neighbors come. Mr. Thompson + Miss Watson called.
January 6, 1920 Tuesday
A little warmer
Bright and pleasant - many pipes frozen all over town. Miss Watson and Miss Embury came with pails + tea kettles for water. Grace writes about her quiet Xmas. Mary almost over her cold. Mrs. Holden is getting up a Possum supper.
January 7, 1920 Wednesday
Rain -sleet
Much warmer but very bad walking. Fell down going down town. Did many errands + returned in rain. Water pipe thawed. Wrote letters + read but didn't go out again. Mary nearly well. A seems to have started a cold. But we hope it won't be severe. 
January 8, 1920 Thursday
Warm-rainy
Felt stiff after my fall so M went down town for me. Miss Stone came with delicious capes. Possom supper at 6.30 Took down biscuits and pickles. Sat with M. Miss Stone + Dr. Gray. Fried chicken potatoes spoon bread. Possum delicious. s. potatoes
January 9, 1920 Friday
Warm
Still feeling stiff. M went down town for me. Miss Stone came to dinner -a good one, with Emma's plum pudding. Went with Miss S to call at Roraima [?] saw them all then to Service at 5 P.M.
January 10, 1920 Sat.
Clear -colder
Put new Astermoor mattress on bed after cleaning +c. Shall enjoy it as I am still stiff. Called on new baby (Xmas) + gave the little wrapper -named "Louise"! Miss Mary Embury invited me to Tea at Lanier Club. Miss Stone, Mary P. Very pleasant. Music. Saw Mrs. Berry.
January 11, 1920 Sunday
Ther. 44°
Rather pleasant enjoyed the new mattress. M went to Early Service and Sunday School. A's cold better but she's not quite over it. Went to Ch. Mr. Dyer came to dinner. Took good to Rhoda Bellew [?] called at Miss Lucas + to Bible Class. The Holden called in eve.
January 12, 1920 Monday
Ther. 40°
Very pleasant. A + I took a short walk while M did errands down town. Rested + read. Anna slowly getting better. M made calls on the Berrys and the Misses Taylor. Miss Morley still far from well. Miss Snow has lost her voice.
January 13, 1920 Tuesday
Warm + bright
Perfect day. Still a little lame. M went down town + Miss Stone came in with news that she must return to Brooklyn. Felt very badly. She stayed to dinner. Cold meat +c. Emma killing her peg + having a day off to do it in.
January 14, 1920 Wednesday
Warm -windy
High wind but warm. M went down town + said dust was very bad. Emma brought us some of the pig -very good. A + I went to see Miss Watson's pictures -charming! Miss Stone + Mary went later A going to Rosaima [?] to see Mrs. Torreu's [?]
January 15, 1920 Thurs.
Perfect day
Exactly like last year. Warm + Springlike Set table with pretty china + had Mrs. Wilson + Mrs. Chapman to dinner. All very nice especially lemon pie in silver dish. Then all went to Lanier Club except A who had call from Admiral + Mary Berry Paper on Mexico -Miss Taylor.  
January 16, 1920 Friday
Rain
M went down town in rain -not cold. Stayed pretty at home. made a table scarf. Mary went to Evening service saw Miss Stone who  is undecid about going back to Brookyln. Mr. + Mrs. Frost in Lindsey Flat with their cat + dog.
January 17, 1920 Saturday
Very pleasant
Not cold -pleasant sunshine. Mary did errands. Emma baked bi cake + I took it to the Lanier Club. Anna came later + we asked Mrs. Don Miss D her aunt to Tea there. Quite a gay scene. Miss Morley better. Dr. Lea has been quite ill -now out in garden.
January 18, 1920 Sunday
Bright -pleasant
Very pleasant M went to Sunday School + had an encounter with Hobs [?] -Julian Hester's dog who demolished her yellow cloak ulster. Julian + dog called + apologized. M +  I called at the Grays. Billy going on Tuesday.
January 19, 1920 Monday
Warm -bright
M went down town sugar .23 lb! heard from Violet -Tour letter [?] now in new home. Mary mended her torn cloak. A +  I called on the Frosts saw the cat + dog. Called on Mrs. Carpenter and the Grays. Billy leaves tomorrow. Miss Watson and Miss Stone called.
January 20, 1920 Tuesday
Warm 60°
A misty day but clearing. Down town in morning -am getting over the effects of my fall. M + A walked by the brook. In afternoon rested + got tea ready for Miss Stone, who cam bringing Saratoga chips + cake! Emma make large cake for the Church Tea.
January 21, 1920 Wednesday
Ther. 65°
So warm -quite like Spring. Wrote to Grace. Georgie to Asheville to get bulbs. Anna has a slight cold. Went with cake to Library. M asked Mrs. Williams to have Tea. Returned home and telephoned for Miss Watson to come over + have Tea with us.
January 22, 1920 Thurs.
65°
Foggy and warm rain. M went down town. Ballinger sent us 2 lb sugar for 24 [?] Sewed +c. Miss Snow came in + said Miss Watson was ill. Also that she thought Miss Morley would be better at sea level + Uicy [?] would like to sell + go to California.
January 23, 1920 Friday
Rain
A little colder. M went down town + brought back letter from Miss Newman about Bessie. Miss Mulliner + friend called. Mary went to Church + brought back Miss Stone. rain came on. kept her for tea + sent her home in my waterproof lantern.  
January 24, 1920 Sat.
Rain -50°
Too rainy to go down town but warm. In afternoon took books to Lanier Library and went down town. Too early for coffee so came home. Miss Stone came returned my ulster + lantern + took her heavy coat. Leaves at eve -6.
January 25, 1920 Sunday
Rain -sleet -45°
Not cold but rainy. M has another cold so didn't go out. I went to morning Service + Mr. Dyer came to dinner. He has narrowly escaped bad blood poisoning. Nice letter from G.D.L. my bed . Sleet storm cam on so didn't go out to Bible Class. Snow storm at night!
January 26, 1920 Monday
Snow all day -rain
Woke to find lovely scene -snow on the trees every where and sleet falling and making crust on the top + bending the trees down. Telephoned our wants -Emma gave us a good dinner. Mary cold not cured. Forrest cleared us a path + got our letters + some mad [?] for th [?]
January 27, 1920 Tuesday
Ther. 48° Rain -drizzle
Woke to more rain on the snow. M's cold about the same. Didn't like to go out so telephoned our needs. Emma got us up good dinner. Read in afternoon. Fed the birds who always come in bad weather. 
January 28, 1920 Wednesday
Bright clear -warm
Snow almost gone. Birds still coming M about the same. Went down town + stocked up with food. Mud not very bad. A + I went down town then to Lanier Club for tea -large number invited Miss Stone.
January 29, 1920 Thurs.
Bright -pleasant
Mud improving eggs only 60 cts a doz. Bought a rabbit for 60 cts also sweet potatoes. Down town with A. M much better but not well. A +  I went to Lanier Club. Mr. Frost gave interesting talk on Iceland + midnight sun. Red bird + wife cam to feast under our window. 
January 30, 1920 Friday
Schools + Churches closed - fine
So pleasant M went for a walk and A went down town with me. Sallie Hester's husband died leaving her with young baby. Invited Miss Watson to Rabbit dinner. Got a box packed of fat pine + cones for Lucy How. Went to a delightful concert -little Helen Pough [?].
January 31, 1920 Saturday
pleasant
Few cases of Flu but everything closed Schools Churches +c. Down town with A in morning. M better, taking a walk. Sent Lucy How's bus off. A + I went to Library in aft. no Tea. Called on Misses Beach, Wood, Cheswright in Hotel. 
February 1, 1920 Sunday
42° colder.
No regular service, but Mr. Bowne had prayer for those who came -fifteen in all. Mr. Dyer got letter at P.O. One from Georgie at Daytona. Mr. D. stayed to dinner. Had fire in sitting room. Mrs. Ed Anderson called.
February 2, 1920 Monday
60° in afternoon
Pleasant day -but not bright except near noon. Couldn't decide about Ground Hog! Mrs. Kansas [?] Williams seriously ill pneumonia. Little Flu in town. A + I went to Mrs. Doubledays First Tea at Industries. Very nice and a goodly number there. 
February 3, 1920 Tuesday
Hard rain
Not cold but heavy rain -so telephoned Mrs. Gray and postponed the dinner we had asked them to. Rain continued without stopping all day long. Mrs. (Kansas) [?] Williams better. Read. Sewed and found plenty to do indoors. Ground Hog must have seen his shadow!
February 4, 1920 Wedenesday
Ther. 48° Cloudy
Mrs. Kansas [?] Williams much better. M telephoned to Mrs. Boynton -Mrs. Mize did not come. Nor Janie Turner. Met Dr. Emerson who said he had left zero in Boston. Mrs. Hester at home with Sallie + the baby. Mrs. Torrey + Mrs. Nash called. The latter has been cooking at the Marley-Snow house.
February 5, 1920 Thursday
Sunshine
A great pleasure to see the sun again. Mrs. Mize cam and covered three chairs with the gay cretoane [?] we had in the long box. I helped after going down town for letters. Mary went out in aft -had Tea at Industries with Mrs. Anderson. Farewell tea for Miss Stone in evening. 
February 6, 1920 Friday
Flu, pneumonia over
Pleasant
Sunshine -not too cold -high wind. M + I after early dinner went down town paid bills +c. met Miss Stone and saw her off on the train for Brooklyn. Called on Miss Purdy. Later went to afternoon Service. met Mr. Jarves [?] -found Mrs. Holden + Chapman calling also Admiral Meade. [?]  
 
February 7, 1920 Saturday
Sunshine + wind. Dr. + Mrs. Gray coming to dinner, so set table +c. Lamb -peas -potatoes -tomato jelly salad -lemon pie -grape fruit first. They go to Gastonia soon + we had good long talk about the boys + the young folk generally. Went to Library for books -sent off gold beads to my godchild in Daytona.
February 8, 1920 Sunday
Bright 44°
No Emma, so got late breakfast. All went to Church. No S.S. so Mary got newspapers. Bad snow + sleet storm in  [? somewhere near Brooklyn] worst in 20 years. So Miss Stone got into it. wrote to Georgie. Got simple dinner. went to Bible Class. Miss Watson came to tea.  
February 9, 1920 Monday
Ther. 45°
Pleasant but a little cloudy. great contrast to the terribly cold weather storms at the North -worst in 20 years. Down town in morning. Mary also. Miss Nash called in afternoon. still crazy about Roraima -her sister now at Miami going to Nassau.
February 10, 1920 Tuesday
Ther. 55°
Like summer. all worked in the garden pruning pulling up weeds +c. M transplanted some daffodils from the border into dish for later. In aft. A called on the Emersons + Miss Purdy. I went to Aux. later met A + we saw Mr. Gash  + put in State Tax paper $14000 [or $14.000?].
February 11, 1920 Wednesday
Ther. 50°
Bright sunshine. M worked all morning cutting out old stackberry [?] canes. Made a case for small doll spoons to send to little Mary Livingstone. A + I went down town met Mrs. Boynton + invited her to Tea at Lanier Library. Last [?] Church Tea. Also Mrs. Beatson, Anderson + Grady. Very pleasant singing +c.
February 12, 1920 Thursday
Lincoln's Birthday
50° rain.
Rose early went down town for thing for dinner. we set the table handsomely with five china + glass. Admiral + Mrs. Berry came. Had grape fruit chicken potatoes + spoon bread shrimp salad + Emma's bread plum pudding. Lanier Club in Aft. Miss Putnam read Mrs. Wings story + others by Mary Wilkins Freeman.
February 13, 1920 Friday
Pleasant
Nice day. M + I went to Miss McFee's Hat opening -but did not buy. Sun came out and we decided to go down to see Dr. Lea. First called at Mrs. LeBeau -saw him but the ladies out. Road very bad being widened. Jupuita [?] out. bought lettuce +c found her at the Savages. Thinking of buying Snow house.  
February 14, 1920 Saturday
H Valentine's Day
45°
M + I went down town bought dinner and ordered for Lillie Butler some sorghum. In afternoon all went to Tea at Library. Mrs. Wilsons invitation. Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Edsal also of the party. Letter from Eileen Beilts [?] ack [?] necklace for baby. Called on Miss Morley hoped Dr. Lea would buy. 
February 15, 1920 Sunday
22° storm
Quite cold -snow on the mountain. M went to Early Service. M + I went to Service. M to L.L. Down for letters, brought Miss Oliver back to dinner. Soup Pot roast + pudding -went to Bible Class we all are quite well + free from colds.
February 16, 1920 Monday
Sunny -cold
12° above [?]
Rose early + got room in order -as Mrs. Mize came + made six gueinps [?] for M + myself. Very cold for Tryon but bright. Down town + had letter from G.D.L. with Xmas gifts. Henry's usual one -100. 50 to A + M. Miss Purdy called + I gave her tea.
February 17, 1920 Tuesday
40°
So bright + pleasant I went over to see Mrs. (Kansas) [?] Williams taking her a flower bulb started. She mas [?] all dressed sitting in the parlor. Stopped in to see Miss Lie [?] quite disgusted with life -no cook for a month -has put her house for lak [?] $6.500 called in aft with M on Mrs. Eded [?] + Miss Jayne.
February 18, 1920 Ash Wednesday
Fair
M + I went to service at 10.30 Large congregation fine sermon. Dr. Woolsey Stryker + wife appeared after dinner just arrived took us by surprise. Much talk about Florida. Rome the Wilkes [?] pleased with Pineoaks. Went to call on the Henry Williams while I called down town. bought things + gave them a fine Tea.
February 19, 1920 Thursday
42°
Anna + I went to Ash Hall early. Mrs. Williams + daughter old friends there also went to Industries where hey bought things all saw them off to Asheville at noon. Home to dinner rather tired. Letter from Belle, wants to come down as she enjoyed last year. 
February 20, 1920 Friday
Anna's Birthday
40°
Out early looked at Kenworthy rooms for Belle Parker. Letter from G.D.L. + at once went to Hotel +c. Rooms for the Norths. sent letter from Hotel. Called on Miss Bliss. In aft. had Birthday party at Mrs. Doubleday just we three. Then to Church -Miss Dore sat with us.
February 21, 1920 Saturday
Another pleasant day. A's check for $500 cam in morning mail. So she + I went down in aft. + turned it in. Stopped at Library for books.
February 22, 1920 Sunday
Ther. 60°
Rain in morning but went to Church got tablet for Mrs. Thurston by mail. Miss Purdy came to dinner rested afterwards. M + I went to Service at Cong Ch. for Washington's birthday and I joined A at our Ch. later.
February 23, 1920 Monday
Rain -clearing 50°
Misty + foggy didn't go down town in morning got out A's Income Tax. After dinner went with M + had the Tax man Mr. Carter look it over A put [?] $9.90 M $5.80 Then I went to see Mrs. Carpenter found there Misses Watson Purdy the Lindseys. R. Embury + Miss Putnam!    
February 24, 1920 Tuesday
cooler
Rain + fog. Sent off Package + letter to Mrs. Thurston. M had income tax taken off. Called on the Berrys. mud very bad. Ad B talked of Arctic. Returned "Slippy McGee" the Norths have taken the room at Mrs. Gormans. G.D.L. writes of Maddie 1 + 2 coming -all prepared fruit for orange marmalade.
February 25, 1920 Wednesday
20°
Colder -quite wintry for M on her sleeping porch -made orange marmalade 14 glasses. Great time engaging room for Belle -the Norths are settled. Had tea at Industries with Mrs. Egan + Miss Dore. Very nice. all went to church -though R.C.'s 
February 26, 1920 Thursday
22°
Still cold -but bright. A called on Miss Bliss at Hotel while I did errands. Orange marmalade too thin -so put it on again after dinner + M finished it 11 jars. Mrs. [blank] newspapers corresponded + joke most interesting about Russia. Went to station to meet Bessie Stryker returned from Asheville.
February 27, 1920 Friday
cold -bright
Still cold -sunny stayed in, served +c. all the morning. In afternoon went down town met Mrs. Bachus just returned P.O. Book from Dr. Stryker "Lincoln" went to Church. saw Mary Berry gave her catalog A got in wood. Had cosy tea in our own room. Long letter from Bonnie.
February 28, 1920 Saturday
bright warmer
Much pleasanter. Went to see Bessie, took her a novel. After dinner, all went to exchange had Tea with Miss Purdy. Bessie and Mrs. Henry Williams. Room full. B likes Tryon -and enjoys the fine air. M called on Miss Sue + Mrs. Williams at Oustmood [?] + Mrs. Holden.  
February 29, 1920 Sunday
Leap Year
Cold.
M went to Early Service. Coal Gas. Both went at 11. Cold + windy threatening snow. Large congregation -Bessie Stryker came + left early. Says she is a "Piscopalian" to Bible Class + Eve Service. Walked to Hotel with Miss Purdy. called on Bessie. miss Watson came to a quiet tea. 
March 1, 1920 Monday
Still cold but grew warmer at noon. went down town met Bessie + did some errands. After dinner went to Aux at Mrs. Lindsey's. Bush of Quebec wife spoke of Canadian Aux. left early joined Miss Purdy Bessie A + M Tea at Industries crowded. Polyana button.
March 2, 1920 Tuesday
Sunny + warmer. went down town with A then walked to the Langfords to see about Milk with Miss Cheswright. In aft. Mrs. Fardener + George Miss McCutcheon's friends called. Arranged + sent off A's Income Tax. Little Mary Livingstone wrote from Cal thanking for spoons.
March 3, 1920 Wednesday
Bright
Very pleasant day. Lillian North is not coming now -Dexter ill. Also we hear nothing from Belle. Dr. + Mrs. Gray called going soon to Gastonia but the front door of John's house is lost. Went to Aft. Services. Mr. Dyer preached.
March 4, 1920 Thursday
warmer + Rain
Called on Bessie Stryker at Hotel -long talk about Miss Washington +c. Then to P.O. no letter from Belle! Rain began got things ready after dinner for a Tea and Miss Purdy and Bessie came + we sat before the fire + talked about old friends +c.
March 5, 1920 Friday
High wind cold
A bright sun cold but almost a tornado. Emma worried about the children. stayed in + served +c. After dinner M went down town wind had abated. Letter from Caroline. Belle down with grippe! Gave up room + trip! Old friends a delission [?] M + I went to service Miss Watson came in to tea.  
March 6, 1920 Saturday
Cold
Down town for errands + to Hotel Bessie out she cam in later, stayed to very simple dinner. Later A. M. + I went to Library + had Tea with Mr. + Mrs. Torrey. the Nashes + Mrs. Bowne. M Berry + Mrs. speed [?] in kitchen with their maids took in $31.00 Large pleasant crowd. 
March 7, 1920 Sunday
Cold
Storm in West + on Coast very severe -snow still troubles one in N.Y. All 3 went to Service. Then to M Berry's to dinner a very good one. Com. Martin also there. Birds interesting to watch. Went to Bible Class + Service + brought Miss Hartwell in to sit by our bright fire.
March 8, 1920 Monday
Cold -sunny
Still cool but not so much wind. A + I went to Oak Hall. saw Bessie invited her to Tea tomorrow. A called on the Aiglishes [?] Then to P.O. +c. met Com. Martin Mr. Frost +c. In aft. Miss Beach + cousin called + 2 [?] Mrs. Holdens. M called on Mrs. Balkus [?] +c.
March 9, 1920 Tuesday
Warmer
Sun shine pleasant. Stitched on my aprons for box. Letters from Mary Wolcott +  G.D.L. Mrs. Kansas [?] Williams called. Called for Bessie had Tea with Dr. + Mrs. Gray. Mary entertained by Miss Watson. Took Bessie to call on Miss Morley.
March 10, 1920 Wednesday
65°
Bright + warm. stitched on aprons. M + A worked on Garden. Met Bessie down town and returned with her by the brook. called on Miss Watson Com. Martin called in aft. A went to church. Mary Berry came for her chicken. Grand Tea at Industries given by Bessie.
March 11, 1920 Thursday
65°
Down town in morning. In aft. we entertained Lanier Club -15 or more. Old Tryon the subject. Mrs. Lindsey Beatron + Grady spoke Elizabeth Grady + Little Poppy girl played. Called at Hotel and Miss Bliss asked to dinner she declined.
March 12, 1920 Friday
warmer -rain
Almost 70° but hard rain. Put [?] later +c. Sent off or made orders to Sears Roebuck + M. Ward. Too wet to leave the house. Bessie Stryker came to dinner chicken (soup) rice [?] + peach pie. Sat [?] in front room. Rain kept up so did not go out to church. No carriage! so she walked home.
March 13, 1920 Saturday
Sun -wind
Quite cold -down town for mail. A real Buffalo day! Went early to Lanier Library + helped Miss Oliver by returning books to places. Called on Bessie + got A's waterproof returned to Library and helped more. Mrs. Berry + speed in kitchen.
March 14, 1920 Sunday
60°
Clear and bright. Emma's day off that now includeds breakfast getting ourseles! M + I went to church -Mr. Dyer + Mr. Barbadoes had the service + not until after service did we learn Miss Cheswright had died. All went to Hotel to dinner Bessie's guests -sat with Miss Purdy Mr. Jarvis and many others we knew. 
March 15, 1920 Monday
60°
Bright + pleasant. Early dinner so I could see Bessie Stryker off. And after all forgot to give her the box of lunch I had prepared. M went to Miss Cheswright's funeral. A + I went to Tea. Miss Douger [?] + Bliss at Industries- many there.
March 16, 1920 Tuesday
Rain
Rain almost all day. M went down town. We hear that Crestwood is to be a sort of Hospital -also Miss Ravanels [?] is to be some thing of the same sort -also that there is small pox in town. Read + sewed. A went to Lanier Library between showers. Daffodils in fine flower in border.
March 17, 1920 Wednesday
Ther 69°
Pleasant tho' cloudy. A + I went down town then to Hotel said Good bye to Misses Huber [?] + Bliss -sat in Miss Perdy's room. After dinner M went to valley took loaf of bread to Dr. Lea. Called on two [?] ladies at the Howes + to Church. I went to Mrs. Orr's + to Evening service. 
March 18, 1920 Thursday
70°
Fine + clear. Went to Miss Ravenells in morning. Sat Table set. made sandwiches with bread + butter + coconut cake had a nice Tea at 4.30. Mr. + Mrs. Torrey Miss Nash Mr. Dore Miss Dore Mrs. Egan Mrs. Bachus + Mrs. English + sisters happened in Table set in dining room with yellow china. Georgie worked all day cleaning up. Red maple trees out.
March 19, 1920 Friday
Hard rain. 68°
To rainy to go out so waited until nearly noon before going. Mr. Jarvis back at Hotel. In afternoon went to service + then to see Mr. Rowell's pictures. Miss Dore cam in from helping at Tea Room 50 came. It is very successful. Town very full. Miss Jayne gave us a back treatment. 
March 20, 1920 Saturday
48°
Quite cold -with high wind. Went down town for mail and then in afternoon early to Library + replaced books for Miss Oliver. Had Tea with Mary with Mrs. Gardiner + niece. Afterwards helped about as we had a big crowd. Pleasant letter from Bessie Stryker. Ida Gordon wrote to Russel left her saw [?].
March 21, 1920 Sunday
Clear + fine.
The bushes above mentioned are doing well [mentioned on March 21, 1919]. A + I went to Service -crowded. Indeed Tryon is full. Tried to get Lillian in some where next week could not do it went to Ch with A -Bible class later. Also Eve. Service. Sent telegram wrote to G.D.L. -Lillian + Miss Grillil [?] and about rooms in Charleston.
March 22, 1920 Monday
Fine
Down town in morning. George came and did clearing -burning leaves +c. In afternoon took Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Thurston's nice letter from Cuba written on the pad. Then went to Industries + helped Mrs. Doubleday. Miss Snow + Miss Beatson also helping 27 there. Had Miss Savage to tea. 
March 23, 1920 Tuesday
Clear -bright
To Spartanburg by early train. Mrs. Grady Elisabeth the Botsfords [?] + the Torreys going also. Cut off coupons -stopped + bought silk for dress gloves +c. All met at Y.W.C.A. + had a good lunch. Dentist couldn't help me. Went to Movie and home on time. Walked up. Mary met me. Fire on Warrior.
March 24, 1920 Wednesday
70°
No damage done by fire on Warrior. Letter from Lillian and Georgie. Sent Mrs. Thurstons pad letter on its rounds. went to the Bachus' for addresses in Charleston hope to go there for Easter. Went to Industries pro [?] Grand Chapman Emerson Tea. 10 guests. Then to Church -Eileen Parker in town visiting Mary Berry. Church grounds being improved. 
March 25, 1920 Thursday
Furnace stopped.
Cloudy
Big fire last night Box factory. M +  I went to Service "Annunciation" then down town Lillie Butler received the pail of sorghum entirely empty! Lanier Club in afternoon -all went. Mrs. Washburn read paper about Delinquents in Minn. Am writing letters to get rooms in Charleston. Bessie Stryker sent tow pretty sweaters.   
March 26, 1920 Friday
Ther 70°
Quite warm down town in silk waist without coat. Work on Church ground nearly done -planted but walks not made yet. Wrote again about rooms in Charleston -asked Miss Purdy to go too but she thinks not. M + I called on Lightners out also Ms. Hester + Conrad. Also we went to Evening Service.
March 27, 1920 Saturday
70°
Warm. Red bird still flying at our window wants to come in. Mary bought dinner. I refurbished silk dress. In aft went to Lanier Club -helped Miss Oliver. Had tea with Mrs. Bachus + Geoffrey Edsals [?] s guests. Jap. plum tree in full blossom.
March 28, 1920 Sunday
Rain
Woke to rain but cleared by church time. M + I went -crowded congregation. Saw Eileen + Edward Parker. Walked to P.O. with Mr. Bachus. Miss Olive is to have M. Beaches house when the Berrys leave. Hard rain all afternoon + evening. Not much news from Charleston Hotel.
March 29, 1920 Monday
Cloudy
Asheville paper gives news of very disastrous tornadoes in Georgia. M [?] quick [?] elsewhere last night so we escaped well. went down town to Industries to help the Doubledays -no Teas! All down sick with vaccination! Wrote to Hotel -Mrs. Hartwell + Mulliver called in eve.
March 30, 1920 Tuesday
Pleasant
Red bird eats on our window sill. More word about tornadoes + loss of life over 100. Every one off on horseback. M + I called to say good-bye to Mary Berry who leaves on Thursday. Miss Oliver then has the house for a month. Then we went to service. Mr. Searles has planting along the top of wall.
March 31, 1920 Wednesday
Cloudy
M Berry left today a little grave. brought bad news of Mr. Brady Got Quince Tree + flowers from Miss Morley -planted there but Church grounds looking well -trees + ivy. A + I went to Church. No news from Charleston. Think it must be very crowded.
April 1, 1920 Thursday
Dull -rainy
M + I went to Service -then down town. cut off coupons for Anna $100 Dr. Emerson came to Mary to verify Italian quotations. Said goodbye to Ad. Berry + Mary the sooke [?]. Quiet afternoon -Anna went to Mrs. Holden's to hear Miss Emerson on Reconstruction work in France.
April 2, 1920 Friday
Good Friday
Pleasant
Very hard rain storm in night but cleared. No letter from Hotel. Mary + A went to church at 12. After dinner when A returned I went -very interesting service. met Dr. Lea sent off telegram to Charleston. Calhoun Mansion. 
April 3,1920 Saturday
fine
Very busy day -down town on errands found letter from Eileen coming 18 or 19th April. Helped at Library. Anna packed suitcase. Mary took flowers to Rectory. Church prettily decorated. Mrs. Emerson + Miss Watson called -Miss Jayne sent doughnuts.
April 4, 1920 Easter
Rain -Sun
Hard rain all night. M out at Early Servise. Cleared -A + I went. Flowers Music all lovely. large congregation $400.00 raised. Mr. + Mrs. Bachus + Miss Purdy at dinner. Childrens Service -Sun came out. Miss Muliver + Hartevill [?] called. 
April 5, 1920 Monday
cold
Visit down town to see about train + decided to go -Early dinner. M packed lunch + we left about 3.15 P.M. only an hour or so later! Went slowly -no electric sandles [?] in the Huping [?] Car. But dosing [?] + resting Mc [?] sped [?] slowly on arriving at Charleston at 2.30. Taxi to house. 
April 6, 1920 Tues.
Charleston, S.C.
40° sunny
Difficult to get in! In bed about 3 A.M. Rose early at 7.30. Fire in stove. Walked to Calhoun Mansion for breakfast charmed with Battery + old houses. Saw churches Art Gallery + Miss Gillifaud [?] Rested in afternoon + had very good lunch + dinner at the Calhoun Mansion. Early to bed.  
April 7, 1920 Weds.
Charleston, S.C.
Warm
Bright + sunny -went down town for shopping, met Louisa Biddle + Nero Barrett. A bought a hat + some other things. Walked on Battery + had afternoon tea at Villa Margherita [?] with Mrs. Barrett who has 5 daughters. Rather tired at night -letter from M.
April 8, 1920 Thurs.
Charleston, S.C.
Cloudy cool
Undecided about going to Azalia Gardens but finally left at 10 by big motorbus. Long drive through interesting country. Azalia Gardens superb. A great mass of pink white + crimson with yellow leaves [?] + purple wisteria. Home by 1 P.M. Went to Mone [?] Every woman bought work [?] take. 
April 9, 1920 Friday
Charleston, S.C.
Rain
Quite warm -started to take bus ride round city -but motor taken off. Saw St. Philips + Huegenot Churches and Hampton Park. took a nap. Very hard rain came on Mrs. Bachus + sister from Cleveland + Baltimore ladies at Calhoun Mansion. 
April 10, 1920 Saturday
Charleston, S.C.
Dull day -stayed in during AM -rainy and cold. after lunch sun came out. Grand celebration of the guest [?] society. also of Irish as de Valera came to town + had a grand welcome from Irish. Shopped + had street-car ride. met. 
April 11, 1920 Sunday
Charleston, S.C.
clear
Woke to dull damp weather didn't feel at all well -stomach out of order. That was Sat. Sunday all right. Went to St. Michael Ch. very old fashioned. Met the Barretts. Miss Gilliland to dinner very good one. All walked on Battery lovely. Grand Irish demonstration. After Tea said good bye to Mrs. Serman [?] Gillet + Johnson +c. packed.  
April 12, 1920 Monday
Tryon
cloudy -rain
Rose early packed. William brought us coffee. Taxi came. Crowded car -warm. Had dinner in car. People going to Tryon De Valera on train -Irish everywhere -welcoming him. So glad he left at Columbia. Reached home at 6. I am over for a time. Mary had good supper + fire. Had cleaned house + invited guests in our absence.   
April 13, 1920 Tuesday
Tryon
cold 34°
Quite cold. Felt tired + rested + read -unpacked bag. M went down town. After dinner called on Mrs. Cutting got Asheville paper. Big freight strike on. New York in bad plight. Bolshevik doctrine + J.W.W.[?] work -passenger trains cancelled in North. No troubles in South, so far. Had Tea with Miss Dore Miss Watson came in. Ian [?] Mr. Dyer Dr. Gray +c.
April 14, 1920 Wednesday
Cool.
Still cool. Down town in morning. N.Y. newspapers came through. Strike still very bad -especially in N.Y. Had Tea at Industries for Mrs. Cutting + Amy. Former looks badly. A M + I went to call on Mrs. Holden and then at Miss Sue Wilsons.
April 15, 1920 Thursday
Slightly warmer
Bright sunshine -down town after working in guest room. no sugar + no prospect of any! Found Sears Roebuck orders in Ex. office, with large bag of sugar + brought all home in motor. Mrs. Cutting to dinner. Miss Watson to tea. Mrs. Kales has bought Miss Snow's.
April 16, 1920 Friday
Warmer -rain
A + I went down town + made long call on Miss Purdy -returning in rain. Miss Jayne's niece called. Took bath -read by fire -went to church -called on Miss Morley who has sold to Mrs. Kales for 9 vor [?] + is going to England! Felt very sad to hear her talk about it. Mary worked hard in garden. 
April 17, 1920 Saturday
80°
Very warm -found letter from Eileen fearing the strike -would I telegraph? did so + hope they will come right on. Bessie Stryker sent me a black open work silk sweater. Wrote to her. My table came all right except minus 1 choc [?] A + M had Tea at Ex. with Misses Nash.
April 18, 1920 Sunday
Pleasant
Rather cloudy. Confirmation Service. Mr. Black with us + Sallie Steadwick, McClure Bowne Jackson + Rautcius [?] girls confirmed. Left early -met Eileen + baby -walked to Doubledays got milk. John Gray called. Eileen told of her winter in Florida + trials with Mary Wolcott.
April 19, 1920 Monday
Warm
Down town with Eileen -no trunks [?] yet but both came by noon. Tried to get Reservations for Friday Georgina rather troublesome but a little dear. Mr. + Mrs. Frost also Billy Gray called. Mrs. Holden + Lightner.
April 20, 1920 Tuesday
rainy
Down town with Eileen in morning. Engaged berths +c for Thurs. Stopped in at Industries where E. bought mugs [?] Amy Cutting called. A + E went for Tea in aft. Mr. + Mrs. Bachus called. Baby fretted a good deal. Mary made guava jelly in eve.
April 21, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Pleasant -M went to Marked +c. Eileen +  I went to town with baby to meet George. She came in on time. Georgina delighted to meet her Grannie. Sat on porch very hot. Sent for Auto + the gitney [?] came + we went for a drive to Toy Shop +c. in remaining to entertain Miss Purdy + Mrs. Dyer.
April 22, 1920 Thursday
very warm
Grand packing of trunks lunch baskets +c. and they got off about noon. Baby fretful + Eileen not very well. After dinner stripped the beds +c. All went to Club Annual Meeting. Miss Oliver voted $100 salary. Mrs. Lindsey next Pres. A + I tea at Industries. Dr. Gray called.
April 23,1920 Friday
warm
Missed our late guests very much but also felt a sense of relief and had a good rest. Down town for letters + papers. Met Dr. Gray +c. Called on Miss Jayne's sister + Rev. Dr. + Mrs. Black. Forgot all about service! Miss Jayne + friends came to call + say good-bye.
April 24, 1920 Saturday
Pleasant
Cool + pleasant. M working in garden no asparagus + no plums! feel badly about this -hard to get any one to work. Morley Snows can't get passports till fall. Mrs. Kales get  house in May or June. Mrs. Williams + the Taylors have bought Fuller house The Cuttings leave. We killed 7 bunches of catterpillers on fruit trees. Fire on Melrose. 
April 25, 1920 Sunday
cool
Quite cool again -fire in dining room. A + M went to church. Went to Bible class 9 in class -walked down to P.O. no papers or letters. Wrote long letter to G.D.L. Fire out on Tryon Mountain. 
April 26, 1920 Monday
Cool -rainy.
Woke to rain + fog -but went down town for letters + papers.  And stayed in all afternoon -too damp + wet for outdoor work. Bad time for farmers. Fruit spoiled too. We think we have no plums -peaches gone.
April 27, 1920 Tuesday
Cool -pleasant
Rain at night. Very bad weather for gardens. no planting possible. Down town as usual. Mr. LeBeau going to build rift [?] to the Daniels. Met Miss Snow who is getting ready to move next month. Mrs. Williams our neighbor had us all to Tea at the Industries. Called at the Holdens.
April 28, 1920 Wednesday
Cool
Ground too wet to plant but M finds much to do. Can't get any one to work. Mary had Mrs. H. Williams + myself to Tea at Mrs. Doubledays Tea room. Then we called at Mrs. Lyons. Miss Hartwell + Miss Mulliver called. Staying at Miss Taylors. Called at Miss Watsons.
April 29, 1920 Thursday
Cold. 50°
Cool. Miss Watson gone to Asheville with Miss Mulliver. Put extra $1.000 on furniture. Paid Ins. on house for 3 years. Miss Brailsford + Knox called. Emma beefed [?] + we put up porch shades. M +  I called on Mrs. Grays Carpenter Searles + Perry. Grace wrote Jans [?] husband had died. 
April 30, 1920 Friday
Warmer -bright
Impossible to get any one to work in the garden -no planting yet. M tries to work single handed. Everyone complains. Hear Miss Carver + Miss Sue Wilson have sold their homes. A + I went to call on the Dores -had tea with Mrs. D. Also to Church afterwards. Miss Watson came in. 
May 1, 1920 Saturday
60 -80°
Pleasant + warm -down town + cashed coupons -putting $25 in bank for L. Mary cashed A's in afternoon + got books. Miss Embury called. Little Frost boy came in on Donkey. Grand labor demonstration called for all over the world no work. Eileen writes of home coming. Wages now $15.00 a week for maids + cooks.
May 2, 1920 Sunday
Cool
Quite a change to cooler weather. Wore my white serge suit to church. Mr. Dyer gave us fine sermon "Enoch walked with God." League of Nations, +c. went  to Bible Class -6 in all. Mary called on Mrs. Henry Williams and Misses Hartwell + Bulliver at the Taylors.
May 3, 1920 Monday
Fair
Lost train for Spartanburg.
All worked out in morning much to be done -weeding +c. In aft., M + I went to Miss Putnam's house where Mrs. Crawford sang delightfully. Songs Hebrew music +c. Mrs. Grady Speed Lindsey Rion + others these had tea at the Vances. more funny. stories from Mrs. C. home by 7.30.
May 4, 1920 Tuesday
Pleasant
Rose at 6 determined to get a good start. M + I went to see Dr. Crook. bought corsets shoes hat +c. Lynched at G.W.C.A. had treatment for my cars at 12.30. Then M + I went to see Anita Stewart in celd [?] Kentucky [?] fine home by 6.30 A had a quiet day.
May 5, 1920 Wednesday
Bright. Cool.
Light late. Down town early good bye to Mrs. Anderson. Lyon +c. Called on Mrs. Kinzie Bates + Mrs. Cowley. Heard of Mrs. McMahons troubles [?] Duncan's illness. Mrs. Holden called telephoned Mr. Holden so both stayed to dinner. A + M worked in garden.
May 6, 1920 Thursday
Cool.
Letter from Eileen, her mother has been in Hospital in Ann's Arbor. Abeers [?] in ears since she got home. My ears continue improved. Miss Watson + Mary called at the Dorrs. A called on Mrs. Bates + Cowry + Miss Purdy. Mary spent morning working in garden.  
May 7, 1920 Friday
Mary's birthday.
Cool.
Down town for mail. Telegram came from Caroline Parker. "Mother died today." sent return telegram. M had some simple presents. Hand krfs candy gloves + Spanish conversation Book. All went to the Dorrs to Tea + say. Good bye. Invited to Holdens but declined.
May 8, 1920 Saturday
Cool -pleasant
Went down town for papers + letters. wrote to Caroline and Georgie. Mary worked in garden. Mrs. Kinzie Bates + Cowry called. also Miss Snow-the Latter talks of England still. And finds living conditions cheaper than in this country. My little table a coupon.
May 9, 1920 Sunday
Cool
Emma's Sunday off. M went to early Service. Got breakfast on our little store in bed room. All went to service. Letter from Georgie -out of hospital Bible Class. Dr. Dyer came with his father. Miss Jayne came over to call.
May 10, 1920 Monday
Warm
Quite like summer -no word yet from Caroline. Did errands + stopped for a call at the Kinzie Bates. Mr. Holmes said we might expect a panic by Jan. 1st + prices would fall. Called in afternoon on Mrs. Carpenter -Good-bye -Mary planted tomato plants in garden. 
May 11, 1920 Tuesday
Spartanburg.
warm
Emma came early + A + I had  good breakfast before leaving at 8.35. Dr. Crook couldn't help Anna + also said my ear was all right for the present. Shopped -Lunched at Y.W.C.A. went to Movie + returned with Mrs. Wilson + children, also Elizabeth. M had good tea for us. 
May 12, 1920 Weds.
warm
Julia wrote of Belle's death in Hospital after operation. M working in garden. Means to go to Detroit about the 20th to stay with Mary Turner. Hard rain in afternoon after this. called on the Dyers -saw new son -wife + two children. Bachus' also called. Saw Miss Watson.  
May 13, 1920 Thursday
Cloudy -warm
Invited Mrs. Kinzie Bates + Cowry Holden Morrey + Miss Purdy to aft. Tea. The first three came and we had it on the porch. Miss Jayne trimmed my hat all white very pretty. Mary decided to leave May 23d. Wrote Mary Turner of the fact. Miss Watson called.
May 14, 1920 Friday
Cool + pleasant
Unusually cold Spring. Luwrd [?] backward though fine in places. Strawberries not yet ripe in our patch tho' others have them. Anna + I called on Mrs. Torrey + the Nash girls at Roraima, saw pretty paintings of Chimney Rock. Went to Church with Mr. Torry. M also Mrs. Morrey called in eve.
May 15, 1920 Sat.
Cool + pleasant
Had postcard from Eileen -her Mother better. also a letter from G.D.L. soon leaving for Hidaway. A +  I called on Mrs. Doubleday place looked lovely + walked around Gillette House + Wood. M + A killed catterpiller nest in Eve.  
May 16, 1920 Sunday
Cold -40°
Quite chilly enough for fires. Wore my white serge suit. Mr. Bowne gave us a very fine sermon. After dinner rested read up Bible Lesson. Joshua and went to Bible Class. Mrs. Kelly came to call.  
May 17, 1920 Monday
Cool.
Still cold had fire in bed room + later in Dining Room. Down town as usual -no sugar in sight. bought corn syrup + honey. Called at Miss Lucy [?] Embury's also at Mrs. Kelly's. got plants Mrs. K Bates + Cowrie, also Dr. + Mrs. Dyer called on us.
May 18, 1920 Tuesday
Cool -rainy
Quite a rain bur cleared so that we three walked over to the Holdens to dine with the Misses Taylor + Mr. + Mrs. Gibbs and we repeated the dinner of a year ago. M. Turner sent word her maid has departed! M telephoned to the Eldorado for a room. Walked home in light rain. Said Good-bye to Miss Purdy. who leaves tomorrow. 
May 19, 1920 Wednesday
Warm
Saw Dr. Gray + others down town. Mary busy with garden + packing. Expected to call with A in Corile [?] but Mrs. Bachus came in and stayed some time talking about Europe. Miss Jayne brought pickles in Eve. Miss Watson came in eve.
May 20, 1920 Thursday
Cool
Wore sweater down town, still cool. M went + we arranged about tickets + mong [?] Left mag [?] of [?] us [?] about the Blind with Miss Lucy. Had good dinner with strawberry short cake so invited Miss Watson over. Mrs. LeBeau called. Juanita quite ill, also little dog. Janey [?] brought home made broom for present.
May 21, 1920 Friday
warm- rain storm
Mary left on 11.53 train. Busy morning as Arthur appeared + worked 3 hours and I did up some strawberries besides putting up lunch. Rather hot coming home. thunderstorm. took warm bath. A + I went to service + called at Rectory to see the Bornes' portrait.
May 22, 1920 Saturday
Hot
Mrs. Mize [?] came about 10 + did a lot of work on the shirts +c. Cool + delightful in house -hot outside. A went for books +c brought home worsted [?] flowers from Georgie. Who is better. Miss Wasson cam in very [?] Furman sold house for $16,000.
May 23, 1920 Sunday
White Sunday
Hot
A went alone to church + for letters. Piazza delightful -roses blooming freely. Last Bible Class -Judges 8 in class. Mrs. Torrey Mr. T Miss Ann came to sit on porch. Virginia Mayo brought fine strawberries she picked herself. 
May 24, 1920 Monday
Warm
Miss Morley sent over charming basket of flowers + strawberries before we were up! Called there + at Mrs. Cherry's to return dish. two postals from M. 2 hours wait at Cincinnatti. Hunter [?] came + mended washers +c. Rain -Miss Watson came + helped get tea.
May 25, 1920 Tuesday
Pleasant
Down town but no letter from M. Every one leaving town now, soon will be very quiet. Rested in aft but A went to other side of town called on Mrs. Holden + went to see Mrs. Cobbs picture she will give to Club. Miss Watson came in + she helped get tea. making salad. 
May 26, 1920 Wednesday
Fresh + delightful
So cool had a little fire on rising. Warm later -no letter yet from M. Virginia Mayo went to Hospital had adenoids +c removed. sent my old doll over to bear her compnay. Saw her father said good-bye to the Bournes + Miss Wood. Miss Lucy Embury +c. [?] called. Miss Oliver to tea.
May 27, 1920 Thursday
Pleasant
3 postals from M. Out [?] for table at 2 dorged [?] Dined with the Kilpins + had us with the Masons on Sunday. Growing warmer but away winter dresses. A + I called on the Bachus' and Mrs. Kelley whose garden is very beautiful just how. Sugar now. 34 cents.
May 28, 1920 Friday
Flat Rock
Just right
Decided at 6 A.M. to go to Flat Rock for the day. Hurried breakfast. Waited for train met a taxi at F.R. Motored to Old Church + Mrs. Martins' had nice dinner took wack [?] talked with hostess. Taxi took us back. All 5 Doubledays + Mrs. Corwin on train. Glad to see Pineoaks but had nice day. 
May 29, 1920 Saturday
Warm
Fine long letter from Mary at the Eldorado. M Turner quite sick. Went to 75 An. of Christ Ch. saw many old friends. Saw Miss Watson -went to Library + to calll on Mrs. Browulie [?] -better. Planted Ivy on for birds bath. Ann worked in Garden.
May 30, 1920 Sunday
Warm -Thunder at night
Beinity [?] Sunday. Very good service from Mr. Dyer. Miss Watson to breakfast. Told us how Mr. Solgrles [?] was going to build her a bungalow. 1.55 train got here at 5.30. Saw her off with Miss Snow -called at the Holdens on visitor. Mr. + Mrs. Bachus to say good-bye called. 
May 31, 1920 Monday
Warm
Emma's Hattie has measles + William will soon be coming down! Pleasant + very cool at night. Mrs. Torry + Miss Anne called -we went to see Miss Snow + Miss Morrey. Much packing going on. Miss Snow gave the blue dish + offered Books to choose from. Sold $20.00 a ton.[?]  
June 1, 1920 Tuesday
Warm
Got letters from Mary Caroline Parker + Grace. Also telegram saying the Emersons would come tomorrow. A + I went down town -called on Sadie [?] in Joyner [?] House. Artists paint very well. Asked them to Tea -Monday. Took a cherry pie to Miss Morley.
June 2, 1920 Wednesday
Warm
Got room ready in morning after dinner. met Dr. + Mrs. Emerson. former quite feeble after resting drove to Mrs. Holdens for Tea. James Holden there. Pleasant time. Home for supper. Mary Embury called. Took rolls to Miss Morley She sent strawberrys + peas.  
June 3, 1920 Thurs.
Warm -showery
Edith Thurston came in during breakfast. Mrs. E + I walked in Gilette Woods. Called on Mrs. Kelley + Embury's. Long letter from Mary having very good time in Detroit. Seeing old friends. Drove to station train late! Met Edith again. Sorry to have friends go. 
June 4, 1920 Friday
Hard rain
Rained all night -no Emma! Cooked the breakfast and as it cleared down town by 12. M colored minstrel played + sang before drug store. Mary having fine time in Detroit. Goes to Mary T tomorrow. Got our own meals as William has measles. Hard rain off + on all day long.  
June 5, 1920 Saturday
more Rain
Emma away. Woke to rain -ground soaked. Got down town for letters between showers. Took orange Marmalade to Miss Morley for lunch. A + I got meals simple. Down to Lanier Library. Miss Morley + Snow called to say Goodbye -bringing 13 chinese bowls + a book for Mary. Feel sad at their going.
June 6, 1920 Sunday
Fresh -warm
Went to church -left early with Miss Oliver just in time to say goodbye + God speed to Miss Morley + Miss Snow. Returned with Mrs. Doubleday to House + brought her back to dinner. Fell depressed over their leaving. Dr. + Mrs. Gray called. Also Mr. Little, wife, + three children.
June 7, 1920 Monday
Cool.
Delightfully cool. Down town to see Miss McFee about dress. John Woffard worked for us all day. Cutting grass. Mr. Beatson took it away. Misses Dunlap + Wilson artists came + took tea with us. Talked about Arts, miniatures. Had pretty table set for them. 
June 8, 1920 Tuesday
Cool.
Mrs. Mize came + attacked [?] Mary's Gray [?] so quiet finished it. Two letters from M now at Mary Turner's. Pleasant letters from Mrs. Bachus + Mrs. Dore. Mrs. Haysand + new baby in their cottage. Called on the Torreys in evening. 
June 9, 1920 Wednesday
Cool -warm
Very cool morning -hot later. Mrs. Mize again upholstered Mary's chair very well. finished my blk. silky shirt +c. The Misses Taylor called Janie came with eggs. The Beatson Con [?] enjoys our deep grass comes every day now for a while.
June 10, 1920 Thurs.
hot
Mrs. Mize again getting on well. Making white cambric morning dress. Mary enjoying Detroit. Now with Mary Turner -seeing old friends. Our garden needs rain but is doing pretty well. Mrs. Mize brought tomato 12 [?] bucket [?]
June 11, 1920 Friday
warm
Didn't feel very well so stayed in all day until late. Mrs. Mize working away like a trooper H [?] making three shirt waists +c. Called on Miss Oliver. Republican Convention in Chicago. warm at night. no choice yet.
June 12, 1920 Saturday
warm 90°
Down town early + met Mrs. Holden. had talk on Library steps. Emma's children still sick. Melman now has measles. Grand finishing up with Mrs. Mize. making M at working blank [?] But left at 5 P.M. everything done.
June 13, 1920 Sunday
very warm
Emma's Sunday off. Got simple breakfast + we both went to Church. Then went to P.O. in heat. Spent afternoon getting Ten [?] ready. And the Holdens came at 6.30. Sat on piazza and it grew cooler later. But hot night for sleeping.
June 14, 1920 Monday
Hot -rain
Emma came but children ill so left after breakfast. Too warm to go down town. So had simple dinner. Did over pineapple. Telephon from  Edith at Saluda. Down town late -met Edith rain came up. Brought her up in carriage. She brought us fine basket. Letters from M.  
June 15, 1920 Tuesday
Hot -rain
Down town -quite hot. Edith went off for the day. Dining at the Holdens. Thunderstorm in aft. not much. Emma came children better. Miss Oliver Miss Jayne Mrs. Orr + Lisili [?] came in eve. Delightfully cool. 
June 16, 1920 Wednesday
very warm
Too hot to go down town -sewed + Anna read aloud Raphael Pumpolley [?] Edith dined at the Rettigrews + brought up my letters. M coming on Sat. Artists (Misses Wilson + Dunlap) called in eve. We returned with them + had ice cream. E making calls.  
June 17, 1920 Thursday
very warm
Down town to try on my china silk at Miss McFees. Edith dined with us. Siesta in afternoon. Edith left a 5.30 thunder storm threatened. M having fine time in Detroit seeing many old friends + visiting Mary Turner. Leaves tomorrow morning.
June 18, 1920 Friday
cooler
Much pleasanter. Emma swept the upper rooms + A +  I set them in order after dinner. "Leige" [?] came + cleaned all the chimney out furnace.  I went to P.O. and to Service. We are reading aloud the most interesting life of Raphael Pumpaley [?]. A remembers him + father knew him. 
June 19, 1920 Saturday
68° rain -cool
Cool with rain in afternoon. Had early dinner met Mary before rain came. She had lots of things. Presents and things Belle had given [?] sent by Caroline. We talked + talked + got to bed late. Mary's return from Detroit.
June 20, 1920 Sunday
Cold -rain
Woke to hard rain but Mary + I got out to Service returning in heavy pour. Hard showers at intervals then a little sun. John Gray in fine array called + Mary still telling of her trip. Looks very well + enjoyed it all very much.
June 21, 1920 Monday
64° almost cold
Such a pleasant change to cool weather. Took lace shawl. M Turner's gift + Vol. I Raphael Pumpally [?] to Mrs. Holdens. Missed call from Billy Gray at 3 all drove out calling on Misses Taylor and then to see Dr. Lea. little dog dead... miss Oliver + Mrs. Williams in eve. 
June 22, 1920 Tuesday
Delightfully cool
Down town for papers + found the great box of candy from Eileen! The second box of the best Macdamia candy. was just posting letter to the Co. saying it had not come. called on Mrs. Hazard saw the new baby -Dear little thing.
June 23, 1920 Wednesday
Cool
Worked in Library with Miss Oliver + Ben -washed all the pictures. Mary not feeling very well. Nervous dippepsia. [?] Miss Ayne [?] called -wrote to Miss Watson -Mrs. Bachus. called on Mrs. Bowman in Ferris House. It looks very ugly. 
June  24, 1920 Thurs.
St. John Baptist Day
cool
Another cool morning. M + I went to Service at 10 -then down town. M did some business at the Bank. quiet [?] afternoon. Hard rain came on but cleared later. Bought a new Reference Bible from Ageub [?] to be delivered later in the month.
June 25, 1920 Friday
Warmer
Weather getting warmer. Mary better -Down town + then worked in Library with Miss Oliver. Ben doing the hard work. Brought Miss O back to dinner went to service but was late. Mr. Browne + family coming home next week.
June 26, 1920 Saturday
warm
Not hot but warmer than we have had. Dr. Lea came before dinner afterwards we talked -went over the Morley -Snow place -to Lanier Lib. met many friends. home by the Circles + Mrs. Kelleys -Quiet Eve.
June 27, 1920 Sunday
Warm
Dr. Lea not feeling well. M + I were only ones at Church. Rested in aft. Mrs. Doubleday came in + later Mr. + Mrs. Holden. Cloudy. box holds out for visitors. 
June 28, 1920 Monday
Warm
Bright morning. Dr. Lea decided to stay over. Took long walk in Gillette woods with Miss Dunlok [?] after dinner hard rain came on. Quiet afternoon Mrs. Dyer + Mrs. Eugene Dyer called in evening. 
June 29, 1920 Tuesday
St. Peter's Day
Warm
Dr. Lea stayed on. went to Ch with us + down town. After dinner she felt rather badly but called a carriage with Dr. + Mrs. Dyer + Sarah left. Dr. D to cut dogwood out by place + make her a cane. A sharp shower came on -clearing later.
June 30, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Mary went down town for me today. Mrs. Holden came and spent some time on the piazza -where we live these warm days -all well. 
July 1, 1920 Thursday
Hot
Spartanburg
M + I had early start train late. Saw Dr. Crook. put papers in banks. Shopped. Lunch at Y.W.C.A. Good Movie Miss Hobbs. back rather late. Hard rain on leaving home in Tryon. 
July 2, 1920 Friday
Hot -rain
Very warm, down town + cashed coupons. George came and worked hard. Went to service -rain came on -not hard. Restor [?] home -wrote to Miss Purdy Dorr + Miss Watson. Miss Oliver invited us all to Tea Sunday night. 
July 3, 1920 Saturday
hot
Very warm so got down town early. Met Dr. Gray who complained of heat. Our house is cool. Havage [?] basking all day. Went to Library. introduced to the Tabbs [?] Dr. Lea sent us 14 fine eggs. Her hens had laid 20 during her absence here.
July 4, 1920 Sunday
warm
M + I went to Service. Patriotic sermon. good congregation. No noise or Celebration to be seen -Quiet aft. All went to tea at Miss Oliver at Miss Morley -Snows. House looks rather desolate. Examined garden sat on back piazza. Enjoyed the view.
July 5, 1920 Monday
Hot
Very pleasant in morning. Grew hotter later. George came in aft + set the poles for Grape Arbor. Mary superintending. Miss Oliver brought grapes -beets. We gave Emma the whole day so got the meals ourselves. Holdens called in evening.
July 6, 1920 Tuesday
warm -rain
Emma came for breakfast. Mary bought Dewberries [?] + made jam at a cost of 10 cts. a glass. Sugar now 30 cts lb. Down town. stopped at Miss Oliver's for some plants. Hard rain in afternoon finished Raphael Pumpalley's Memoirs his Grandmother was a Pitkin.
July 7, 1920 Wednesday
Warm -rain
Mrs. H decided to go to Saluda on Thurs. so had quiet day. Hard rain in afternoon. Called on the Dyers in evening. New home progressing finally.[?] M.
July 8, 1920 Thurs.
Pleasant
Left at 9.15 A.M. with Mrs. Holden. walked to Womans Ex in Saluda saw Miss Gilliland bought some trifles -walked up hill to Mrs. Lockes. Sat on piazza. Mrs. Martson very polite. fine dinner. Pizaaz Lea [?] by Mrs. Thurston Edith saw us to train -home by 6.
July 9, 1920 Friday
warm
Quite pleasant. Got beets + carrots from Miss Oliver's garden. Nominations over -Democratic Cox [?] + Roosevildt. M +  I called at Rectory. went to church a little rain. Called at the Grays in eve. The Bray's [?] came. Dr. gave A prescription for Hay fever.    
July 10, 1920 Saturday
warm -hard rain
Early down town -paid bills. very warm. took tapioca pudding to Miss Oliver then to to Library. and down to train to meet Mrs. Thurston who was coming to spend Sunday with Miss Oliver. Some clouds came up and we all came home in carriage. Rain all Eve.
July 11, 1920 Sunday
Cool. rain
Emma' s Sunday off. so we had simple breakfast. All went to Church stopping for Mrs. Thurston at Miss O's. Mr. Browne gave us sermon on Hickson  and the Healing Movement. Miss Jayne ill -door locked on visitors. Hard rain.   
July 12, 1920 Monday
Warm
Mrs. Mize came -and put in a long day -working for Mary -making two white waists +c. Emma's three children came to pick blackberries. They also went to the Bacons. They got a lab [?] + I brought them all ice cream cones. Miss Oliver called in eve. Mrs. Thurston called before leaving. 
July 13, 1920 Tuesday
Warm
Mrs. Mize came and finished Mary's work -two smocks for the garden + alterations on suit. pleasant in morning but very hot in afternoon. Called on the Dyers -new house going up rapidly. Mother + children home from Saluda better. Got beets + carrots from Miss Oliver.
July 14, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Mary did errands down town so I had a quiet morning. The papers are full of the death in Madrid of the Ex-Empress Euginie [?] of France aged 94. That and the various careers of Cox + Harding both ex-Govs of Ohio + candidates for the Presidency. called on Mrs. Oliveras + the Blauds [?] +c. 
July 15, 1920 Thursday
Cooler -showers
A + I went to see Miss McFee about a  hat -black lace + violets ordered one. Hard rain showers in afternoon. Rev. Mr. Browne + wife called. Also Mrs. Dyer + daughter-in-law in evening.
July 16, 1920 Friday
Showers
M went down for letters -bringing one from Fred -the old Ellis Mtg[?] to be paid up. Showers in afternoon but all went to service...Late...Dr. Lea athere so she came back with us + ate a piece of Emma's good blackberry pie.
July 17, 1920 Saturday
Cooler -damp
Down town + sent letter to Fred about Ellis Mtg. met various people + heard that Mrs. Leonard + sister had taken a Searles cottage. It looked like rain, but the clouds passed by. Mrs. Holden called.
July 18, 1920 Sunday
warm -rain
Rain but M + I went to Early Service- again at 11. Quite exciting as Ferdinand Poppey fainted + was carried off by Mrrs. Jackson + Bacon -then Mr. Dyer left the Chancel [?] Mrs. Dyer Bowne + others left. But the Sermon went on! No one was really ill -only faint s. Holdens to dinner.
July 19, 1920 Monday
Hot -rain
No letter from Louisa Bidelle [?] so don't know if they will come tomorrow. Trouble about a room at Waynesville. Wrote again + to G.D.L. and Mrs. Emerson. Hard rain about 6 weather warm + damp.
July 20, 1920 Tuesday
Warm -rain in aft.
Letter from L. Biddle [?] coming to lunch alone. Girls busy. Bought steak +c. Home again at 2 P.M. Train late -but finally drove to house. Nice little dinner. Melon (present from Mrs. Oliveras) steak -potatoes + beans -tomato salad -nice biscuit, lemon pie coffee. L enjoyed it rested on sofa. Mary took her to train 6.10. Hard rain came up later.
July 21, 1920 Wednesday
fair -heavy rain
A went down town with me to get her new hat -black lace -violets. We were weighed A 99 ¾ lbs. I 114 lbs. She is very thin but well. After dinner very heavy storm thunder torrents of rain -cleared by evening.
July 22, 1920 Thursday
warm
Sunshine -but damp. Large colored picnic from Asheville Special train 500 strong. Ice cream +c at Rebecca's Well in Gillette Woods. Said good-bye to Mrs. Williams. M saw her off to Louisville. M + I roused [?] up [?] and called on Miss Mary Beach Mrs. Ball Mrs. Warner walking to + fro -the back way.              
July 23, 1920 Friday
Warm
The second day without rain! Found in P.O. letter from Miss Morley telling of Miss Snow's very serious state. Mrs. Williams gave me flowers. Wrote to Miss Snow -a difficult task + Miss Morley. went to Church + into Rectory to see the new old things come from Miss Cheswright.
July 24, 1920 Saturday
Warm
Rather warm posted letters to Miss Snow + Morley. Too warm to do much but sit on piazza. Detroit papers -Mrs. Fred Butler in Allie [?] Sawles [?] cottage at Pte au Barques -burned out. Called on Miss Ravenwell and at Hotel + Anna sent order of flowers to Miss Snow.
July 25, 1920 Sunday
Warm
M + I went to Early Service. A + M at 11. Congregation decided to have service at 10 A.M. during Aug. Mrs. Beatson in Washington on visit fell + broke her leg. Quiet aft + eve. A's weight 99 ¾ mine 114 lbs.
July 26, 1920 Monday
Pleasant -cool
Emma asked for an off day to pick black berries on the Bacon lat [?] So after getting dinner started + made a pudding she left. We got dinner cold meat tapioca pudding squash + salad. Called on Miss Anderson + Mother + Dr. + Mrs. Gray.
July 27, 1920 Tuesday
Cool
Stopped at Miss Oliver's got carrots -chives +c. place not finished. Think so often of Miss Snow. Mrs. Beatson coming home, leg in plaster tomorrow. Nice cow came with Forests mother + ate our grass. To Library for Books.
July 28, 1920 Wednesday
Cool
M went down town + called on Mrs. Holden. very sad + touching letters of woe [?] Miss Snow. Hard to answer. Mrs. Beatson returned on stretcher. Got enormous beets from Miss Oliver. 2 visiting cows -came for our grass. Mrs. Belkew [?] has a very fine one.
July 29, 1920 Thursday
Cool
Pleasant change these last few days from heat. A went down town with me. met Mrs. Holden. Miss Taylor + others. In aft. M + I called on the Dyers in the new house -roof on -but windows not in. Children much better. Took Mrs. Beatson books. She broke her leg in 10 ct store in Washington.
July 30, 1920 Friday
very warm
Changes in the Tryon News. Mr. Orr giving up -Jackson buying his store. P.O. going into Jacksons! M + I had our blood pressure taken. Mine normal- M's a little over 60. Church Miss Oliver to tea. Miss Jayne later. Mrs. Bowman much talked of.
July 31, 1920 Saturday
warm
Much warmer -wrote to dear Constance Snow -a very difficult things. We now have two visiting cows and our grass looks better. Went to Library + came home + had a bath. Mr. Orr sells out to Jackson and we have a new P.O. 
August 1, 1920 Sunday
warm -pleasant
Service today at 10 with Sunday S. A + I went Dr. Lea came back to dinner. Mrs. Dyer + daughter in law also. very nice dinner watermelon! Mr. Orr's illlness prevented Birthday dinner to Dr. Lovepeau [?] has party tomorrow. We all went to lecture on Japan by Rev. Mr. Parsons.
August 2, 1920 Monday
warm- rain
Weather cooler. Went to Orrs with M and bought things. Selling out. Also got at Miss Olivers 1 beet 16 inches in circumference. M made watermelon preserve. Mr. + Mrs. Holden went to Saluda. Rain in evening.
August 3, 1920 Tuesday
Damp -cool
Many people in Orrs buying out. bought thread baking powder +c. Cashed coupon. Anna taking with has now begun on Hay fever remedy given by Dr. Gray. Mrs. Dyer brought little Sarah to see us.
August 4, 1920 Wednesday
Fair -cool
Called at Hotel with A on Mrs. Barnett Miss Soree [?] and Miss Maria Beach who was ill, with eye trouble. Dorothy Smith home at the Doubledays. Miss Snow wrote thanking A for flowers. wrote to Mrs. Wallace thanking for candy box. Henry Litchfield + Ned Butler's Birthday. 
August 5, 1920 Thurs.
Rain all day.
Quite cool + raining. sewed + made a pillow case. M made five jars of watermelon preserve. Cleared a little so posted letters for Miss Snow F. Butler +c. Brought home many Detroit papers the Holdens had left for us. Mrs. Poe wants me to find place for her.
August 6, 1920 Friday
"Transfiguration"
Cool
Rain over -damp. M + I went to Church -rather expected Dr. Lea but she didn't come. Down town and sun came out. In afternoon Anna called on the Dyers and on Mrs. Ballin [?] Miss Jayne came in evening to see us.
August 7, 1920 Saturday
Damp. warm
Cloudy + muggy. Mary made peach preserve. Bought from Orr's + Sears + Roebuck came. Sugar 20 lb from S + R. 25 lb. vegetables plenty -peas -beans squash melons -peaches + apples. Rather high prices. Changed books at Library. Called on Miss Wood. M took peppers  to the Dyers. 
August 8, 1920 Sunday
warm -rain
No Emma so we got our own breakfast. M going to Early Service. All went again at 10 the hour for August. After dinner (simple) we had a very hard rain for several hours. Mrs. Poe has written about rooms -shall advise going to Oak Hall.
August 9, 1920 Monday
warm -rain all day
Managed to fall in my room + twisted my foot last eve so had a slight lameness today. M went down town in rain. very dark + gloomy day. bathed foot + put on iodine much better. Read Mrs. Cuttings book -very good. All keep very well.
August 10, 1920 Tuesday
Rain -warm
Woke to rain -damp + musty. had fire all day in room. Pleasant sun [?] these rain. M went down town twice. Foot quite well again. Mrs. Dyer and Mrs. E. Dyer called in eve. Major Sharpe [?] with wife + Mary left Tryon for California. 
August 11, 1920 Wednesday
Rain
Again rather showery all day. Down town in morning + arranged to buy another Liberty Bond for A. Took magazines to Mrs. Beatson who is brave + cheery with her broken leg in splint. Mr. Dyers house getting on very well + they occupy it.
August 12, 1920 Thursday
Showers
Went to Lanier Club to help mend books with Miss Oliver. very hard rain -cleared -started home -caught in hard rain. Miss O came to dinner -chicken + melon. Mary caught in rain. A + I calling on Dorothy + Mrs. Beatson taking books + wool.  
August 13, 1920 Friday
warm -rain
Pleasant morning tho' very warm. Miss Gilliand coming tomorrow. Miss Nash wrote about Roraima. Very hard rain in afternoon. M + I went to 5 o'clock prayers and then callled on Mrs. Cherry's sister in law Mrs. Maye [?] + Miss Hancock.
August 14, 1920 Saturday
Warm -rain
Again cloudy with hard rain in morning -cleared and I went to meet Miss Gilliand at 2 P.M. didn't come! Returned slight rain came on. John Gray called. Looked very well. Feel very glad we are not in Waynesville but at home.
August 15, 1920 Sunday
Pleasant -rain
M + I went to Early Service -cloudy. A + M went at 10. Mrs. Thurston + Edith were there. down for the day. Mary went for Miss Ravanel [?] fine old Charleston lady. After dinner took her home to the Kenworthy [?] + to P.O. Very hard rain storm -detained on porch. cleared later. Miss Gilliland was afraid of rain + storm didn't come.
August 16, 1920 Monday
light rain -warm -cloudy
M went down town for me so sewed + did neglected things. Mrs. Ballon brought her nice cow + sat about while she grazed. Miss Jayne brought chocolate cake. Mr. + Mrs. Mayo called. latter looked much better -going tomorrow. wrote to Violet and Miss Diana Nash.
August 17, 1920 Tuesday
Hard rain
Woke up feeling quite ill. Something disagreed with me. In bed all day and headache. M went down town + brought back medicine. Very hard rain storm with wind in afternoon. Letter from Miss Morley -Miss Snow almost improving -fine nurse.
August 18, 1920 Wednesday
Rain
Felt much better, but stayed in. Anna's Hay fever has not come on yet. Hope she will escape. Mary went down town and in afternoon to the Chatagua [?] very hard rain came on but didn't last.
August 19, 1920 Thurs.
Light rain -warm
Felt quite well again but stayed in. M going down town letters from Miss Morley + Miss Watson. Mary putting up apples. Mary went to the Chataugua [?] again. wet in morning only but damp. Anna well. Rain every day in Aug. so far.
August 20, 1920 Friday
Clear no rain!
A +  I went down town. M making apple butter. A weighed 101¼ lbs a gain of 1½ lbs. no hay fever. Rainy weather kept it off. Dorothy D Linette [?] called. looking very pretty. Some lightning but no rain today.
August 21, 1920 Saturday
Fair
The rain we missed yesterday came in torrents in the night, driving Mary in + waking me up with thunder + lightning. Down town in morning -very hot. Called at the Stacks took books, went to Lanier Library. No rain but very threatening.  
August 22, 1920 Sunday
Clear -warm
M +  I went to morning service at 10 A.M. quite large congregation. quite warm walking down for letters. Sat in Garden in afternoon. Found the figs had ripened picked a basket full.
August 23, 1920 Monday
Clear- rain at night
Cloudy but pleasant. Down town talked about Detroit with Mrs. Ball. Quiet afternoon. Miss Jayne came over to get us to take key + feed cat. She goes over to take care of family of friend on Grady Ave. Rain came on at bed time.
August 24, 1920 Tues
St. Bartholomew's Day
rain -then clear
M very busy with apples. went to church in rain. Called at Mrs. Orr's with Miss O. After dinner helped clear out store room of jars +c. A went to Library for books. Miss Oliver much shocked to learn of Miss Snow's state of health. Kate Embury called. Went for flour in a hurry.
August 25, 1920 Weds.
very little rain
Warm but bright in morning. Down town with Mrs. Anderson in motor. Mrs. Williams gave me fine bunch of flowers grapes + apples. She likes the papers we bring her. M called on Mrs. Holden + Mrs. Munron [?] Letter from Bess Reid. Her father in Hospital -broken leg. She engaged.
August 26, 1920 Thursday
No rain -damp
Cloudy + damp but no rain. Mrs. Williams to return so M helped Miss Jayne get house in order + came over + dined with us. We sent over apple pie + bread. Our figs are no getting ripe + m puts them up. Bad tooth ache.
August 27, 1920 Friday
Hard rain
Woke to hard rain -continued until afternoon. Looked out some things for Bess Reid's hope chest -she's engaged again. Tooth ache better. Mary goes twice a day + feeds Miss Jayne's cat. also went down town for letters late in afternoon and to Service.
August 28, 1920 Saturday
Clear -no rain
Sunshine + warm sun [?] for a change went down town + bought all sorts of vegetables. Eggplant ockra carrots +c. We have plenty of apples grapes watermelons + figs. M is preserving these. Anna has the hay fever.
August 29, 1920 Sunday
Showers
M + I went to Early Service. A + I again at 10. Down town with Miss Taylor. Miss Beach told me that Miss Snow was not so well. now had Miss Carter [?] for nurse. Mrs. Dyers Jr. [?] had Sarah over. Miss Oliver called. The Thurstons were in Church.
August 30, 1920 Monday
no rain
Very warm -shopped. Sent flowers + note to Miss Snow via Detroit + Boston. Warm afternoon. Looked like rain. but didn't. Miss Mary Beach + Mrs. Warner called. Also Mrs. Cherry + Miss Hancock.
August 31, 1920 Tuesday
warm -no rain
Looked in at new P.O. -not quite finished. great improvement. Again clouds + thunder but no rain. Wrote to Waynesville for rooms for next week. Mary still doing up figs the Red birds also. Miss Dunlap called to say Good-bye.
September 1, 1920 Wednesday
Fine.
A went down town. New Post Office. She weighed 100 lbs. no gain. Mrs. Barnett + Miss Loree [?] called. had Lindsey grapes for them. Had telegram from Waynesville. will leave Monday next.
September 2, 1920 Thursday
Perfect day
Had letter from Mrs. Torrey +c. M went down town deposited coupons +c. Mary putting up figs. A good large crop. The red bird takes his share. Mrs. Williams hopes to get in with Mrs. Looke [?] if she takes Mrs. Ravanel's house. Miss Oliver called in eve.
September 3, 1920 Friday
Hard rain -cold
Woke to rain -cold. Margaret Doubleday ran in to say good-bye. M who was down town saw her + Dorothy off with box of candy. Packed a little. Went to Service.
September 4, 1920 Saturday
Cool
Overcast + cool. letter from Miss Mary Beach telling all about Waynesville. Not very flattering. Saw Miss Ravanel -did errands. M going too. Bought Lindsey grapes. Packed in afternoon. Miss Jayne brought cake.
September 5, 1920 Sunday
Bright, cool
Perfect day. M + I went to Early Service special for Aux. Library. A + I went again at 11. Good congregation saw Miss Gilliland Miss Unwin [?] sang solo. Packed in afternoon. Emma left for her vacation. To bed early.
September 6, 1920 Monday
Labor Day
Bright -warm
Rose at 6 -got our breakfast + off to station by 9. train one hour late. Pullman to Asheville Steel car to Pack Sqr Mrs. Law's +c. lunch. coffee + ice cream. So Station 2 hours to Waynesville reached 5.30 Motor to Dunham House very old timey. Good  Tea -met the Torreys -to bed early. 
September 7, 1920 Tuesday
Waynesville
Bright -cool
Slept pretty well in spite of tooth ache. We + the Torreys took walk lovely scenery. Rested in aft. went to Library got books. Fine meals -plenty of everything. Fine walks. All went to Hotel [?] in eve. Jazz band -Jazz dancing home by 10.30.
September 8, 1920 Weds.
Waynesville
Bright + cool
Mr. + Mrs. T + I walked to Sulphur Springs Hotel. Bought dahlias a fold [?] woman. Went to Movie -Why Priette [?] left town. Invited the T's Mr. T went. Letter from Mary -no Hay fever.
September 9, 1920 Thursday
Waynesville
Cool -rain
Had short walk saw dentist who wished me to return tomorrow. After dinner hard rain cam up -lasting all the afternoon. Heard of Fairfields Carpenters death last month.
September 10, 1920 Friday
Waynesville
Bright
Dentist decided to fill not pull tooth. Weighed 118 lbs. A 102½ lbs. Took long walk visited barrel work shop + cheese factory. Long rest in aft. A occasionally sneezes but has no real hay fever.
September 11, 1920 Saturday
Waynesville
clear + hot
Took fine walk with B + G Torreys to house with fine view. home by 11. went to Dentist who is trying to save my two teeth. Rested in evening (aft) wrote to M then A + I got books at Library. Rec'd batch of letters. Julia Mason Louisa Biddle in California. Mary busy going to Saluda + having company.
September 12, 1920 Sunday
Waynesville
shower
I went to interesting Bible Class with the Torreys. A joined us at Service. Very pretty church + good congregation. Rested in afternoon. Went to service in evening with the Torreys. Fine meals -eat too much. People leaving now -hard rain.
September 13, 1920 Monday
Waynesville
Fine
Had good walk with the Torreys + A. rested in afternoon + read + went to Dentist at 4. He is filling the two roots + killing the nerve -a painful task.
September 14, 1920 Tuesday
Waynesville
Fine -cloudy
Right after our beautiful break just we four the T's + P's went for a long + rather muddy walk. Rested. To dentist at 4.30 filled one tooth. still treating the other. Very fine meals -we are getting fat. The people are leaving. Showers.  
September 15, 1920 Wednesday
Waynesville
Warm -sunny
Had nice long walk in morning on pavement -rain in night. Apples coming in season [?] country around. Went to Movie with Torreys Sadie [?] Love [?] by Billie Burke. Didn't like it. Tho very pretty. Mary write the Garigue [?] House burnt to the ground. 
September 16, 1920 Thurs.
Waynesville
fair
Walked in morning to Arnold  Place -admired view -clouds rolling off the mountains. To Dentists -nothing doing. again at 4 P.M. finished my two teeth +c. $8.00. Walked to Library good books. M says she is a trifle lonely. Edith Thurston coming on Friday.
September 17, 1920 Friday
Waynesville
fine
A + the Torreys walked to Sulpher Springs Hotel stopping on the way at Mrs. Williams ordered 25 cts. ½ pack for Quinces [?] Walked home. Rested in aft. Some people going, more coming. Weather simply perfect.
September 18, 1920 Saturday
Waynesville
fine
Quicnes arrived. bought some balsam fir. Mary writes about visitors and dining with the Dyers. A + all walked Chestnut Lodge. dog went escort. Pretty place. Rested in aft. Returned books. All went to Gordon House in evening. Saw dancing.
September 19, 1920 Sunday
Waynesville
fine
Cool morning. went to Bible Class "Bible Criticism" then Anna joined us at church. In afternoon packed the trunk and then walked with the T's to fish pond. Many going tomorrow. Put the Quinces in the trunk -also the balsam fir.
September 20, 1920 Monday
Waynesville -Tryon
fine
Again cool morning. All walked to station -long wait. Rather late + hot at Asheville. Circus -cars crowded. No China to be had. A bought hair switch. Met Mr. Griffiths on train -lunch -some shopping -just made the train. Mrs. Kelley on board. M had nice tea for us. 
September 21, 1920 Tuesday
Tryon
warm
Woke late. Edith Thurston with us. Got our own breakfast then E + I went to service -St. Matthew's Day. To Bank home early. Helped get dinner. M went to see Edith off at 2 P.M. Miss Jayne called. Read up the back papers. Lindsey grapes very good.
September 22, 1920 Wednesday
Tryon
pleasant
Woke the family up early and down town + errands. Bank +c. Mary busy in kitchen making good things our of pears + quinces. Bad storm at Galveston + New Orleans. Helped Miss Oliver pack Miss Morley's lamp. Mrs. Kilpin called to see us.
September 23, 1920 Thursday
Tryon
rain
Mary went down town to see Mrs. Holden. Had simple dinner. Mary made grape jelly. Very hard rain almost cloud burst came on. Mrs. Dyer came over + stayed during rain. No Emma -no washing! 
September 24, 1920 Friday
Tryon
rain
Woke to chill day. M made jelly. Miss Knox + Brailsford telephoned they would come -so we set tables + I went down town in rain for supplies. Had soup salmon -salad -quince preserve + fruit. went to church. Mrs. Dyer called. Sent milk. Cleared in afternoon.
September 25, 1920 Saturday
warm
Down town. M making mus [?] a olive [?] jelly -big stone. Miss Gilliland + I bought grapes. Called on the Misses Nash. Just come Home -set tables -helped in kitchen. Letter from Grace may come in October. misses Nash called in evening. 
September 26, 1920 Sunday
warm
M + I out at Early Service. Mrs. Bland's sister fainted and alarmed us all. I went to Rectory + Mrs. B telephoned for carriage + she recovered + drove home. all went to 2 o [?] Service. Letters from Georgie + Mrs. Torrey. Sat out late on piazza in moonlight.
September 27, 1290 Monday
warm -rain
Down town sent off letter to G.D.L. about coming down. Mrs. Bland's sister in bed ill quite serious. M making jelly. Emma back -looking very well. To the Rectory for Aux Meeting. New box to make. Missionary in Minn. I took the Kimona for daughter. Very hard rain.
September 28, 1920 Tuesday
Dr. Lea at dinner
warm
A + I went down down cashed check +c. Called on Miss Wilson to t hanks for Bedsider [?] set. Also Mrs. Holden not quite settled back at home. Saw Misses Knox + Brailsford. they go Friday. Miss Jayne in Asheville for birthday with suitor [?] Miss Jayne [?] Stow [?] married. Grand Celebration.
September 29, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Went down town found packaged from Eileen collar + cuffs $10 from G.D.L. Birthday presents. Miss Gilliland called and stayed to dinner. M made some very nice spiced grape. Called on Mrs. Bland. Miss Caisson [?] ill in bed. Called on Mrs. Beatson -doing well.
September 30, 1920 Thursday
High winds cold
Went to Library + worked mending books with Miss Oliver. Wind came on -cold. Blew in the front of the house so hard that the tudor [?] shade was torn to pieces. We tried to unfasten it but the storm was too hard. Clear sky. Had fire in our bed room. my birthday. Only gifts cham. chair + collars [?]
October 1, 1920 Friday
wind still cold
Needed winter cloches + still wind no damage done. Got Insurance at Bank -cashed coupons. Dr. Lea came in ment [?] to Prayer Cycle at church. Miss Beach + Mrs. Ball called. Also Miss Wilson gave her a quince- Mrs. Gray + John called. Didn't see any one.
October 2, 1920 Saturday
Cold -warmer.
A +  I went down town. She weighed 103 lbs. I 118 lbs. Sat on piazza in aft. John Gray made long call. Mrs. Thurston also. Miss Jayne brought jam. M saw Miss Wilson + Miss Kuiore [?] + Brailsford off for Charleston yesterday.
October 3, 1920 Sunday
Warm
Out to Early Service. A + M went later. I wrote letters + helped set table for dinner the Holdens came and thoroughly enjoyed sitting by our open fire. M + I went to Pictures at Congregational Ch -Life of St. Paul. 
October 4, 1920 Monday
Warm
Beautiful day. Mrs. Mizes came + went at once at the old lounge + covered it with handsome chintz. Went to Aux now to be called Church Service League. Went into Rectory to meet the two ladies who spoke.
October 5, 1920 Tuesday
warm
M off to Spartanburg by 9.06 -busy -saw Lois bought lamp +c. She came to dinner. took the Dyers apple pudding -biscuits. Mrs. D not well. went to Library + Depot -didn't wait -train later -M home to tea had pleasant day.
October 6, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Anna went down town with me -bought shoes +c. Brought glasses home with me. Mary still making jelly. Made trunk cover cushion. Chintz pretty in our room. Miss Oliver brought tomatoes. Mrs. Lyon called.
October 7, 1920 Thurs.
warm
Down town + brought up some things from Lois Shop. M later brought up lamp. Forest came. Called on Mrs. Doubleday and the Dyers. Dr. Dyer has come up from Texas. Mrs. Dyer Sen. not very well but says nothing + keeps about + Bright.
October 8, 1920 Friday
warm
Worked in Guest Room over mattress +c. Down town -sent for bowl + pitcher. M made calls. I went to service and to P.O. Weather delightful now. G.D.L. expects to come the last of the month. Eileen writes they are still at the Lake.
October 9, 1920 Saturday
very warm
Rose early busy day. George came put in furnace pipe -cleaned stove + did all sorts of things needful. M + I went to Fair in town. Tryon Exhibit! Quite good apples corn +c. Had Tea with Mrs. Holden. Called on Mrs. Anna Beach.
October 10, 1920 Sunday
very warm
M + I out at Early Service. Emma's Sunday off -so got breakfast. All went to Service. Saw Mrs. Leonard + Miss Christie. Detroit paper in P.O. from T. Stevens. Anna Van Buren died Oct 5th. After dinner rested. Billie Gray called. 
October 11, 1920 Monday
warm
Weather charming now. Did all sorts of household stunts. M cashed Annuity [?] Check -my share $82.50. Forest came -and Blackwell putting in winter wood. Miss Snow + Morley better in Sanitarium Cedar Lodge. Mass.
October 12, 1920 Tuesday
warm
M went to Hendersonville about her tooth returning at 1.30. Mrs. Mize came -made aprons fixed my cloth suit skirt +c. wonderful worker. went down town + took a apple pie to the Dyers. Mrs. D going to Charleston to Hospital on Thurs.
October 13, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Dry bur charming. Saw Miss Curtis heard about M + C both now in Cedar Lodge Sanitarium. Miss Watson's buggy [?] slow coming on finally. Lois still busy selling. Anna took nightgowns to Mrs. Dyer. Miss Oliver brought flowers. Called on Canadians -Mrs. Kelley Mrs. Thurs. 
October 14, 1920 Thursday
Pleasant
Down town quite empty -all gone to the Fair at Columbus. Linn [?] brought up barrel of China bed room set -very nice white + gold. unpacked it. Weather perfect. Called on Mrs. Williams. Wrote to Miss Watson Miss Snow + Miss Knox.
October 15, 1920 Friday
Warm
Down town + cashed coupons on Liberty Bonds. Blackwell finished bringing us our winter wood. 25 loads $50.00. Grace expects to leave Oct. 20. 15 Furnace 10 Fireplace. Remaining a few days in N.Y. Waldorf Astoria. Mr. Bowne ill in bed. Mr. Dyer took service. Mrs. Dyer goes Sunday to Spartanburg for Operation. 
October 16, 1920 Saturday
warm
George came early -mended the vacuum chamber + worked steadily all day + every thing looks very spick + span. Down town -letter from Geo Reid thanking for A's $100. afternoon Tea with Mrs. Leonard. The Misses Williams + Mrs. Bacon the guests. Chicago.
October 17, 1920 Sunday
warm
No Early Service -A tired after strenuous yesterday. M + I went to Church. Mr. Dyer took the service -good Sermon. Mr. + Mrs. Torrey came to dinner -Lamb + lemon pie! Both had bad colds. Mrs. Allen + Doubleday called. M + I went to Picture Service at 5.30.
October 18, 1920 Monday
Warm
St. Luke's Day. M +  I went to service -prayers for Mrs. Dyer who went to the Hospital yesterday. Down town paid A's Tax on house $77 -saw new fire Extinguisher. Walked with Mrs. Thurston. M +  I sewed up mattress + made bed in G.D.L.'s room - Mrs. Marsden called.
October 19, 1920 Tuesday
warm
Met Mrs. Kales and the Theo. Hinchmans. Delighted with Tryon + the little house. Bellen [?] home from the army. came + worked. went to Library + called on the Misses Williames at Hotel. with A on Mrs. Torrey + the Nashes + Mrs. Kenworthy. also had Tea at the Grays. 
October 20, 1920 Wednesday
warm
Still beautiful weather. Mrs. Williams told me she expected to leave town so I engaged Mrs. Oliveras' place for Margaret. A +  I went to see Mrs. Kales + Hinchman Miss Mary Embury and Mrs. Leonard + Christie. Emma much interetes in getting Melman off to Spartanburg for the first time.
October 21, 1920 Thursday
warm
George came + washed windows +c all day. $3.50. We mended shades + put up parlor curtains. They look well. The Misses Williams of Chicago called. Warm enough to sit all day on piazza but quite cool at night. Mrs. Dyer doing well -operation yesterday.
October 22, 1920 Friday
warm -hot
George came for all day + A + M worked with him tidying up the place. Mrs. Kales + Mrs. Hinchman called Lois Wilcox came to dinner. Mr. + Mrs. Torrey called + we sat on piazza until time for Service. Had Prayer League and Litany. Quite cool in evening. 
October 23, 1920 Saturday
hot
Down town meeting friends all the way. Stopped in to see Lois. Mrs. Kales + Mrs. Hinchman called. Went to Lanier Library. Mr. Littell took me to register for voting! Wild horse down town. Forrest came to work + raked up grass -met Dr. Lea + wrote to Bessie Stryker.
October 24, 1920 Sunday
warm
M went to Early Services. Anna + I later. Got letter from G.D.L. coming on 28th [?] via Spartanburg. Afternoon went to 25 anniversary Teddie Hinchmans at the Kales. Lyons Holdens Mrs. Lighner Miss Oliver + ourselves all brought plain presents. Had charming little entertainment.
October 25, 1920 Monday
Warm -cloudy
Down town -saw Kales party off for Rixhaven [?] Dr. Dyer who said his Mother was better. Dr. Gray +c. Anna + M worked hard in clearing + burning weeds in garden. Forrest came + worked putting roots in water hope for flowers by Xmas.
October 26, 1920 Tuesday
warm -cloudy
Looks as if a rain was coming but it only sprinkled now + then. Went down town + bought apples at Mr. Lindseys. Saw Mrs. Torrey. Worked about the house A + M in garden. Took books to Miss Oliver at Library. met the Kales party loaded with rugs [?] Called on Mrs. Carpenter Miss M Embury. Mrs. Grady + the Grays came in. 
October 27, 1920 Wednesday
Rainy
Very busy getting ready for G.D.L. Margaret is to stay at the Oliveras. Down town as usual. In afternoon went to Red Cross Meeting. Rain just about enough to lay the dust. 
October 28, 1920 Thursday
Spartanburg
Colder
Rose early off by 8.35. Mr. Dyer on train lost my mosaic pin. Did shopping in Spartanburg. Went to 12.30 train again at 1 P.M. Grace + Margaret came decided to motor up fine trip roads good. Grace pleased with house + all in it. Very comfortable with oil stoves.
October 29, 1920 Friday
Cold
Down town with G.D.L. Industries and so forth. She enjoyed the sun + fresh bright air. Margaret very comfortable at Oliveras'. Have two fires and two oil stoves going + our stove. Went to church + called on the Kales. Reading aloud the Purple Heights.
October 30, 1920 Saturday
Cool
G.D.L. went with Mary for walk +  I did the errands. Went to the Doubledays with Mrs. Allen. Newman came about 2.30 drove down the valley to Melrose + to Villa Barbara. Margaret very happy at the Oliveras. G.D.L. enjoying her visit very much.
October 31, 1920 Sunday
Bright -cool
M + I went to Early Service. Again at 11. In afternoon got ready for visitors and Dr. + Mrs. Gray. Mr. +Mrs. Holden came. Sat around the fire and had a good long talk. Grace enjoys the place + all about it.
November 1, 1920 Monday
Bright -warm
G + I started for Asheville at 9.35. took a Cadillac + went to Mountain Meadow hill top to Grove Park Inn. lunch $3.00 each. Saw Industries -motored to Biltmore -home by six. Good tea talk by the fire -bed.
November 2, 1920 Tuesday
Election Day
Rain
Rain -had carriage G M + I drove to polls voted the Dem. ticket with Mrs. Palmer. Quite a crowd men + women. Then we went to R.R. station +c. Later again drove to Mrs. Holdens for dinner. Rabbit pie. Home in rain. Margaret sick -Mr. + Mrs. Bowne called.
November 3, 1920 Wednesday
Republican victory
Warm
Fine + clear. Engaged a motor for tomorrow for Grace. Returned + took her a long walk. Calling at Miss Oliver's taking in Melrose Circle the Brook + Mrs. Kelley's + Miss Jaynes. also Miss Oliveras'. In aft. called on Miss Shepherd. Mrs. Allen brought gentians came to tea.
November 4, 1920 Thursday
warm
Grace packed I went down town. After dinner M put up a lunch for G + Margaret. Motor came at 4. So small that when baggage was in no room for Mary! A Ford Sedan. Charming ride -ten mins [?] or so wait. Train left Spartanburg at 6.10 I had long ride home -reached at 8 P.M.  
November 5, 1920 Friday
Very warm + bright
Too tired to do much but write an answer letters. M went to see Mrs. Holden + Coggey [?] Miss Stone came to little bungalow. Took her over apple pie + flowers + invited her to dinner. Met Prof. Wallace of Bats Cave took him + Sisters over Morley Snow house. paid bills +c. 
November 6, 1920 Saturday
warm
So pleasant -A + I went down town paying bills + calling on the Torreys Miss Shepherd + dog called. Met Miss Stone very happy in her new house. In aft read papers -Republican Landslide. Mr. + Mrs. Holden Mrs. Thurston + Lois called. M had Tea with the Unhrius [?]
November 7, 1920 Sunday
warm
Out for Early Service -S.S. B Bray's class. Subject the Crusades. Home afterwards. In aft. walked in Gillette Woods -found one blind gentian with Anna. Called on the Dyers Mrs. D home on Wednesday. Letter from G.D.L. Comfortable trip home.
November 8, 1920 Monday
warm
Quite like summer. Down town as usual. A + M went to drive in valley with Miss Nash + the Torreys. Colors wonderful. Saw Dr. Lea's house. Miss Christie came + I gave her paper narcissus. In her own bowl. Took some to Miss Jayne.
November 9, 1920 Tuesday
Warm
Great trouble -boiler burst in kitchen fortunately after breakfast -went down town ordered another + got ours disconnected. Called on Misses Taylor the oldest had sprained her wrist badly. Long talk with Miss Lake. Sent for handkerchief.
November 10, 1920 Wednesday
Pleasant
Got A's annuity at Bank. Made two aprons yesterday. Margaret gave sent me little white tea kettle. Took bulbs to Mrs. Allen [crossed out] Williams. saw Mrs. Allen Torreys +c. Called in Aft. on Mrs. Stone, Canadians, Mrs. Searles, Doubleday. 
November 11, 1920 Thursday
warm -misty
Second Anniversary of Armistice! Shops all closed -early dinner. No workmen -no Boiler! Down town for letters -one from M Turner in California Santa Barbara. M took lettuces to Mrs. Dyer who returned yesterday. Very much better. No rain only mist.  
November 12, 1920 Friday
Early dinner. Emma took William to see the Dr. about tonsils + adenoids. Long afternoon. Front room cold. Sat in dining room. Went to Prayer Meeting + Library. Also Parish meeting. wrote to Mrs. Kales thanking her for gift of handkfs for Fair + to Mrs. Kilpin. Cooked oysters for tea.
November 13, 1920 Saturday
30° still rather cold.
Warmer -but still cold. Down town for dinner for tomorrow. William to have Dr. Jervey operate on Monday. In aft. walked with Mrs. Allen to woods to gather docathia [?] Dr. Jervery motored us home. S [?] Watson shot in Gillette Woods by Ross 2 hours before.
November 14, 1920 Sunday
Hoary frosts
Cold. Anna accidentally rolled out of bed. No harm done but up early! M + I out for Early Service -Again at 11. The Misses Nash came to dinner -a good one! House rather cold -without furnace. Grace sent me 2 doz simple handkfs + sweet letter. Think the man Ross is Forrest's brother in law. 
November 15, 1920 Monday
Rain all day
Rose early made three fires + later got simple egg breakfast. No Emma of course. A -fine stoker kept fires going -not so cold but damp. sewed + read and cooked the dinner. Mary strong on washing u p. She also went down town later. Bringin back Xmas gift from Charlotte Bennett. now in Boston.
November 16, 1920 Tuesday
Rain
Another rainy day. Had a slight cold. No Emma of course. Made fires got breakfast. M fine on washing up. She went down town in aft mor [?] my birthday present (book) to G.D.L. Called on Mrs. Thurston. Letter from Eileen offering to send apples. Still in cottage at Lakeland. Georgie not very well. 
November 17, 1920 Wednesday
Cold -bright
Sun in our eyes. Rose early made three fires as usual. No Emma yet. After breakfast A + I went down town .Industries for G.D.L. Birthday present +c. M got the dinner. Didn't feel well. Miss Christie brought hankfs. Miss Stone called also Miss Oliver. Big storm on coast -snow +c.
November 18, 1920 Thursday
Fine -warmer
After making 3 fires Emma appeared and I was glad to have her get breakfast. Little William had a hard time but was recovering finally. After dinner we dressed + stopping for cakes went to Lanier Club. Miss Edna Wallace read her poems + Mrs. Kelley + the Pitkins entertained. Mrs. Christie + Miss Stone helping.
November 19, 1920 Friday
Fine -warm
Charming day. Down town after Communion Service -returned to spend an hour in church. Then home to dinner. Too pleasant to stay indoors so A +  I went to see Miss Watson's Bungalow. Called on the Nash + Torreys. Good-bye to Mrs. Allen. Church -Service of Healing Mr. Searles Litany. Mrs. Thurston to tea Miss Shepherd.
November 20, 1920 Saturday
Fine
Down early with A + got veal to roast as it is Emma's Sunday off tomorrow + she cooked it + made a peach pie to eat cold. Dr. Daniels has had a stroke + is ill. M made some calls. A + I went to see Miss Watson's bungalow + to Lanier Club. Miss Stone came +  I took her to see the Ballens [?]  
November 21, 1920 Sunday
Fine
Made fires + got breakfast. M went to Early Service. A +  I to Second. Fine Sermon from Mr. Dyer on giving tithes. No letters. Prayers for Dr. Daniels. Mr. Bray came for our Pledges -All added $10.00 to our usual $1.00 a Sunday. Paper Hyacinths bulbs coming on finally.
November 22, 1920 Monday
rain -fine
Emma came in rain -cleared later. Got the dinner all ready + then left to take William to Dr. Jervey. We set it on the table + cleared up. A +  I went down town ordered Hast [?] Cxalled at Nashes Mr. Torrey ill in bed -has strained his heart. Misses Taylor called -Kate Embury also.
November 23, 1920 Tuesday
Colder
Mary rose early took lunch to Mrs. Thurston + saw her off to Columbia on 8.35 train and brought back letters. G.D.L. wrote of her birthday +c. William came up with Emma looks very well. Called on Miss Edna Wallace got books. Miss Mary Embury called.
November 24, 1920 Wednesday
warm
George came worked all day in garden. M went with Kate Embury to Colored School leaving at 8.15 -took ginger cakes. Went down town brought some things for dinner. Later motored wit the the Shepherds (also A) to valley. Trees very beautiful. Mr. + Mrs. Holden called. Sent pumpkin pie to the Dyers Fruitness [?]
November 25, 1920 Thursday
Thanksgiving
Pleasant
All went to Service at 10.30. Large Congregation. went to P.O. Letter from Eileen has sent us a box of apples. Miss Stone came + we sat by open fire in sitting room before dinner. chicken pie -four vegs -pumpkin pies -apples grapes nuts raisins +c. Sat for some time afterwards by fire. Decided not to go to movies.
November 26, 1920 Friday
Pleasant
M went down town for me. Took work to Mrs. Shepherd + called on Miss Jayne. Very poorly. Took her orange + fur to clean. Emma was [crossed out] ironed 2 aprons -took them to Mrs. Oliveras. The Nash girls called went to service -the Searles. Mr. Bowne in bed. After Mr. Dyer read Litany we three had tea in Miss Stone's Bungalow -fine omelet sandwiches cocoa peaches + cake.
November 27, 1920 Saturday
Mild -rain
Woke to mist. Dr. Daniels Rev. Mr. Bowne and Mr. Torrey all ill in Bed. Down town for letters. Apples had come from Eileen. Linn brought them up -very nice ones. Spent afternoon at home -rainy -damp. Grand Golf Tournament going on. Ball at Hotel tonight. Wrote to Eileen ordered some things at Lows [?] + Vantines [?] for Xmas.
November 28, 1920 Sunday
Cloudy
Didn't feel like going to church so A + M went. Miss Stone felt faint + A went out with her. Mr. Holmes took them to the bungalow. She soon felt better. M went to see her in afternoon. Lois Wilcox came -ate apples + Emma's good cake.
November 29, 1920 Monday
Rainy
A hard storm at the North reached us in Rain. Went down town for letters +c. Miss Stone much better. Worked + wrote and Mr. + Mrs. Torrey came to see us sitting by the dining room fire. No soft coal -no furnace fire yet. Anna trimmed a hat for Forest's Mother. 
November 30, 1920 Tuesday
Rainy
Rain + cold. church -no service. Mrs. Bowne telephoned. All stayed at home by the fire. Emma made us a good dinner out of what we had. M went down in aft. Letter from Amelia -quite excited about new house.
December 1, 1920 Weds.
Sunny
A + I went to Miss McFees about suit -to be shortened + pressed. No soft coal yet! Took silks to Miss Jayne. Not very well. Mrs. Oliveras showed aprons. Called on Mrs. Dyer. Forest took down screens + hammock. Getting like Winter on the piazza.
December 2, 1920 Thurs.
Fine
Didn't feel very well -took medicine but decided to go to Lanier Club. Mrs. Slate [?] President of Womans Clubs gave us talk on our Duty + Responsibility +c. Mrs. Holden + Holmes served tea. Home early -cooked oysters for Tea. V. Tourtellol [?] going to California Dec. 16.
December 3, 1920 Friday
fine
The oysters or something made me sick -like a cold with horrid headache. In bed all day. M went to service +c. Couldn't eat anything -may be some fever. 
December 4, 1920 Saturday
Still sick in bed all day -like a grippy cold. John busy mending the carriage approach. Felt better towards night but stayed quiet.
December 5, 1920 Sunday
Cold still bad so stayed in bed until evening. A + M think I have caught Miss Jayne's cold. May-be. Have collected 55 hkfs for one little fair coming off next week. Hope I can go. Miss Watson writes -Constance S fails rapidly.
December 6, 1920 Monday
Mild
Got up to breakfast -felt better though not strong. Miss Embury came in + we priced the handkfs. Lenoir Langford came in, and told us about making candy to earn money for Armenians. A gave her 70 on account. Mrs. Torrey brought lovely work for Fair.
December 7, 1920 Tuesday
Rainy
M went for letters. Mrs. Holden brought bag for Rummage sale. M got Daniel Low [?] box. In aft changed to good dress after bath. Mrs. Gonzales + Miss Shepherd called + Miss Stone lent her 2 cups + saucers. Mr. Dyer brought riding crop + Hat for the Fair tomorrow. My cold over. A has a trifle of one now. 
December 8, 1920 Weds.
Rain
Rain hard -snow on Tryon. Met [?] M went to town. Vantine [?] things came. Got bundles of boxes of Hkfs -ready in morning. A has a slight cold so stayed indoors. Had closed motor to Fair. Took charge of money. M Embury sold the Hkfs. Had Tea with Miss Nash. Made about $50 in Hkfs.
December 9, 1920 Thurs.
Pleasant
A + I went about hats +c. Miss McFee walking good after rain. Called to see Miss Stone. Bought a very pretty picture of Mr. Rowell [?] Xmas for G.D.L. M called on Mary Stewarts brother here with wife + children. Colds gone. 
December 10, 1920 Friday
Fine
M did errands. Started my blue sweater for Georgina. Mrs. Shepherd showing me. went to Prayer Circle + Litany Service. Robert Stewart wife + children called. Dr. L's youngest son- Told much Detroit news.
December 11, 1920 Sat.
Pleasant
Spent morning working on my sweater -quite a job. M went to P.O. brought back A's present from G.D.L. also letter -has troubled with her teeth! Had rabbit pie for dinner good -Drove with Torreys Nashes Glen Walden -Valley -Beautiful day and drive.
December 12, 1920 Sunday
Rain
Opening of Mission by Rev. Mr. Clarke of Asheville. A + I went not a a large congregation. Mrs. Henry Williams Mrs. Lily Wilson + the Stewarts in ch. Took Jap wafers to Mrs. Carpenter 81st birthday. Sat some time -had cake. Hard rain in eve. Couldn't get out.
December 13, 1920 Monday
Rain
Out to Early Service -misty. Down town $200 from G.D.L. also huge box My Xmas present. A's + some lace + jet. Rev. Mr. Clarke came to dinner. hard rain set in + lasted till late. He is a relation of Bp. Starris + the Parkers. Had good long talk by the fire.
December 14, 1920 Tuesday
Pleasant
A went with me to Miss McFee about cloak lining. Wrote to Grace + sent off some cards. Went to Tea at Library. Old Folks -pork + beans pie + doughnuts coffee with Misses Taylor. Brought them back. All five went to Mission Service. Mr. Clarke. Very inspiring. 
December 15, 1920 Weds.
Colder
Mud all gone. Down town with M. Bank -coupons for A +c +c. Called on the Torreys -Janie came. chicken $1.20 eggs .70 doz -butter .60 lb. wrote Xmas cards + did up small gifts. 4.30 Last Service of Mission. Very impressive. Gave in our cards.
December 16, 1920 Thurs.
Bright
Went to the Shepherds' to get interest and [?] about my sweater. Find it quite a job. Children brining galax +c. Miss Jayne not well. Trys to do too much. Miss Stone comes in evening bringing figs. We still are eating our apples from Mich.
December 17, 1920 Friday
Fair
M went for letters. Sent off $10 for Near East Relief. M $5.00 M worked in garden -brought in lettuce. Called on Mrs. Strong + Misses Williams at Hotel. Went to Church now being shingled -looks much better. 
December 18, 1920 Sat
Cooler -pleasant
Worked hard on my sweater. M sent off cards +c. Mrs. Thurston sent poinsettia blossom from Daytona. Went to Library + Rummage sale. crowded. Negroes mostly. Mrs. Holden + Stewarts prominent. They made nearly $300 for Hoovers [?] Babies. Called on Beatsons.
December 19, 1920 Sunday
furnace started
Ther 40°
George came + made the fire. house more comfortable. M tried to engage cook for Xmas dinner partly successful. Bp. Horner preached on Lambath Conference. M rec'd box of 6b marked handkfs from G.D.L.
December 20, 1920 Monday
pleasant
House very comfortable with furnace. Made up corsage bouquets of galax +c. for Xmas at 2010 [?] Also sent greens to the Morley Snows + lots of Xmas cards. The woman cannot come to cook our dinner -So we will go on Xmas to the Locke's [?]
December 21, 1920 Tuesday
Pleasant
No word from Dr. Lea yet. still sending off parcels. Finished my sweater + packed Eileens box. M went for Talk + Reception at Mrs. Orr's for niece from China. Ther about 42° Box of fine oranges from Moolny [?] Stryker in Florida.  
December 22, 1920 Wednesday
Rain
In spite of rain Mary went to P.O. many letters -lovely one from Miss Sno [crossed out] Morley Miss Snow failed rapidly. Got packages + basket of sugar. ready for Janie Turner +c. Do not feel as hurried as usual at this time. 
December 23, 1920 Thursday
Fair
Down town to get many cards +c. and book from Mary Turner. After dinner went to see Mrs. Oliver [?] as I am troubled about Dr. Lea. She walked in herself. Come to stay over Xmas -asked her to come up on Monday. Called on Mrs. Henry Williams.
December 24, 1920 Friday
Pleasant
Lots to do. Sending off gifts +c. M made baskets of fruit for Miss Jayne Oliver +c. Lemon pie to the Dyers. Took holly + cards to Mrs. Leonard + Grays just home. Went to P.O. cards from everyone. went to Mover [?] Mary Pickford [?] with Rosa Wilson. had our Presents in Eve -Hkfs -gloves -candy.
December 25, 1920 Sat
fine
Got our own breakfast + all at Ch at 10.30. Col for Hoovers Babies and new furnace. fine dinner at Mrs. Lockes. Got house in order. cake ginger ale oranges. Mr. + Mrs. Bushuck [?] Mr. + Mrs. Nugar [?]  and the of our Grays came + we had a nice time. 
December 26, 1920 Sunday
Chilly -rain
Emma came late but M + I got to church -very cold -furnace worn out. Collection large Xmas Day $180 for Hoover and lots for China Armenia +c. and $200 for furnace. Miss Stone came dinner. Presents for all from Eileen Georgie. Mr. Corwin + the Holdens came.
December 27, 1920 Monday
Pleasant
Some what tired. Dr. Lea has a cold + is in bed. M got letters. Worked on alterations of her dressing gown. Took Miss Stone some tin cans + things. Miss Oliver called. Lovely letter from Miss Morley. Miss Snow had a comfortable Xmas.
December 28, 1920 Tuesday
Bright
Went to see Miss Jayne. Lots of gifts flowers fruit +c -but she is very feeble. Saw the Shepherds. Quiet afternoon. In evening went with the Oliveras to Entertainment. Music + Dancing by Mrs. Marston. Charming. Large number present. 8 in orchestra.
December 29, 1920 Weds.
Cold
Bright sunshine but fresh + cold. All set to work + cut up oranges for marmalade. Down town. Everyone delighted with last Eve. made $75. Mrs. Holden will san more than $30 for Hoover's Babies. Telephoned Miss Stone + all A M L went to Movie. "Come out of the Kitchen."   
December 30, 1920 Thurs.
Fine day
Perfect weather. Down town but everyone out. Made our orange marmalade. The Stewarts called. got out dolls + treated them to tangerines + marshmallows. Children very happy. Walked to Roraima with them. Gave Mr. Mr. Brady died at Xmas. Embury Mosay [?]
December 31, 1920 Friday
very warm
Quite like summer. Letters from Eileen + Georgie going soon to the new house in A.A. P. Tourtellot [?] in Calif. enjoying herself. Miss watson coming soon. We all are in the best of health and have had a peaceful and prosperous year.