Diary of Mary Yeager Zumbro
1896
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January 1, 1896 --
Wednesday
Welcome New Year! I hope it
will be a happy new year to us all. Mr and Mrs Faust[?] took
dinner at D.K. Myers's to day. Mrs A.F. Klee called, also Mollie
K. Burger and Verna. Mrs Faust and I were out at Mishionary
society.
January 2, 1896 --
Thursday
Mrs and Mr Faust went home
this evening. Grandma and I [short illegible word] out to
Church. Will and Frank stayed at home.
January 3, 1896 --
Friday
Will and I went to New
Franklin to attend Institute. We drove home in the evening.
Grandma kept small Frank. Thesta[?] Ethel and John called.
January 4, 1896 --
Saturday
I did not go away from the
house. Mrs Nickles gave birth to a little baby girl this
evening. The children stayed with me.
January 5, 1896 --
Sunday
We were all at Sabbath
School. Will and I stayed for Church. Frank went home to
Grandma. Will, Frank and I were at C.E. Society and stayed for
church. Grandma was at church. Mrs Nickles is not so well.
January 6, 1896 --
Monday
Mrs Nickles died this
evening, left 6 children, the youngest only a few days old. Very
sad indeed. I was up to see Thesta. Frank started to school
today, he was put in the B. class.
January 7, 1896 --
Tuesday
Will was at Greencastle to
day visiting schools. Will was out to church this evening. I did
not get out, I was feeling badly all day. Mrs Lyneniger[?]
called.
January 8, 1896 --
Wednesday
I was at church this evening.
I had Mary and Susan over all day. Will moved his office
this morning.
January 9, 1896 --
Thursday
Will and I was out to church
this evening. Mrs Nickles was laid away to awaite the last day.
She had many friends and her funeral was a large one. I feel
very sorry for the Husband and children. Thesta got a posi[ti]on
in the Laundary.
January 10, 1896
-- Friday
Mrs Banks called, also Mrs
A.F. Klee. I was out to church. Will was out visiting schools.
Frank has gone one week to school and he likes it very much.
January 11, 1896 -- Saturday
Mrs Annie Klee and i were out calling. Will went to
Stowsburg[?] to attend Institute. May Funk called, one of my
Sunday School scholars. Verna spent the day with Frank.
Thesta called.
January 12, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church. We had our
communion to day. Will and [illegible] at C.E. in the
evening, also at church. Frank and Grandma stayed at
home.
January 13, 1896 -- Monday
Will was out visiting schools. Mrs A.F. Klee called
for me to go along to the store. I was out at
Trinity Lutheran Church with Mrs Carper[?] and Mrs
Huber. Dr. Martin of the College preached. I called
with them on Mrs John Elder.
January 14, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was out calling. I was at [illegible] we met
at Mrs Dornsburg's. Will was out visiting
schools.
January 15, 1896 -- Wednesday
Grandma and I was at Zion's Reformed Church
in the evening. Will was out visiting
schools. Miss Jacoby and Miss Seibert
called.
January 16, 1896 -- Thursday
Mrs Huber and I were at church at the
Second Lutheran this evening. The
meetings are highly attended. Frank
stayed with Grandma.
January 17, 1896 --
Friday
Will went to here Dr Croffeid. I
called on Mrs Banks.
January 18, 1896 --
Saturday
Mrs A.F. Klee and I were out
calling. Mrs Kieffer and little
daughter called, Mrs Tim Kieffer.
January 19, 1896
-- Sunday
Will and I were at Sabbath
School and church in the
morning. Will and I were at
C.E. I stayed for church.
Frank stayed with Grandma.
January 20,
1896 -- Monday
Will was away visiting
schools. I was at the
women's prayer meeting
in the afternoon and
church in the evening.
Mr Shaffer preached. On
Our Church. Mrs Carper
head of the women's
prayer meeting.
January 21, 1896
-- Tuesday
I was at prayer
meeting at the
U.B.C. Mollie
Burger lead.
Mollie and I
were at church
in the evening
at the U.B. Mr
Mosser of the
M.E. Church
preached. Will
was visiting
schools.
January 22,
1896
-- Wednesday
I was at
women's
prayer
meeting in
the
afternoon
and church
in the
evening.
Will was
visiting
schools.
Church was
held at the
M.E. church.
January
23, 1896
-- Thursday
I was at
prayer
meeting.
It was
held in
the
Lutheran
church.
Mrs
Hover
lead. I
was at
church
in the
evening.
Mr
Shoutz
preached.
January 24, 1896 -- Friday
I was at prayer meeting in the afternoon and church in the evening at Cent. Pres. church. [Illegible] preached.
January 25, 1896 -- Saturday
Will went to Leemaster's[?] to tend Institute. Grandma went to Waynesboro. Frank and I went along to spend the day.
January 26, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sunday School and church and C.E. meeting in the evening.
January 27, 1896 -- Monday
Will went to Edenvill, will stay out there to night. Frank and I came to St. Thomas.
January 28, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs Fris[?] Miller and little Mary and Mrs Eberly called. Also Mrs. Byres. Will was visiting schools.
January 29, 1896 -- Wednesday
I called on Mrs Fris Miller and Mrs Clate[?] Martin. Will was visiting schools to day. Old Mr Corner was buried to day.
January 30, 1896 -- Thursday
We came home to day after spending a nice day. Mother had not been so well had grip but is now better. Father is feeling better. Will visited the [illegible] at St. Thomas to day.
January 31, 1896 -- Friday
I ironed.
Uncle John called. I was up to see Mrs McCleary to make me a basque**.
February 1, 1896 -- Saturday
Will was not feeling well to day, was bilious. I called to see Mrs A.F. Klee.
February 2, 1896 -- Sunday
Frank and I was at Sunday School. Will was not feeling well he did not go. I was at church and C.E. evening.
February 3, 1896 -- Monday
I was up at Mrs. A.F. Klee's.
Bro. Elmer came down to hear Patterson's lecture but failed to get here, having missed the train in Washington D.C.
February 4, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs. A.F. Klee called. We went to Mercersburg on the evening train. Lillie Faust was at the train to meet us. It was snowing when we left.
February 5, 1896 -- Wednesday
Rained all day and evening. We were to hear to hear Dr. Byron W. King who gave an entertainment at the Hall.
February 6, 1896 -- Thursday
I went to Sadie's and Maggie's this morning. Mrs George Shaffer called. Mrs Davie Shaffer and Lizzie called also. Susie Grove called on me.
February 7, 1896 -- Friday
Sadie and I was out calling. We came home this evening after having spent a nice time.
February 8, 1896 -- Saturday
Molle Burger called in the afternoon. I had a head ache. I was down street shopping for Mrs Faust and Sadie Klee.
February 9, 1896 -- Sunday
Thesta and the children went to St. Thomas. We were all at Sabbath School and church. I was at C.E. and church in the evening. John and Mollie Burger called.
February 10, 1896 -- Monday
Ethel spent the day with us. Thesta came home this morning. I called up to see Mrs. A.F. Klee and brought my palm home. I had a letter from Lizzie Grove.
February 11, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was painting a little to day. Will was away visiting schools and it was a very bad day so very stormy. Tippy stamped in a nail. The Ladies Mite Society met here this evening.
February 12, 1896 -- Wednesday
Frank was at Willie Teater's atending his birth-day party. Annie Klee and I were out calling.
February 13, 1896 -- Thursday
Rained and snowed a little to day. Uncle John called.
February 14, 1896 -- Friday
I called at Miss Lizzie Wicke's.
February 15, 1896 -- Saturday
Frank and I was out to see Bro. George's grave that is all that we can see of him. I think it can't be that he is not with us any more. Will was at Waynesboro this morning attending Institute and this afternoon he was at a flag raising.
February 16, 1896 -- Sunday
We were at Sabbath School and church in the morning, in the evening we were at C.E. society and church.
February 17, 1896 -- Monday
Will and I visited Frank at school. He is getting along nicely. To day I am 33 years old, my dear Hubby got me a teachers Bible and dear little Frank got me a present of a nice little box with writing paper. I was down town and got myself a black dress skirt.
February 18, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs Stouffer from Mercersburg and Lizzie Strowbridge called and I went down street with them. Mollie Burger called.
February 19, 1896 -- Wednesday
Mollie Burger and I was out calling this afternoon. This is a very cold day.
February 20, 1896 -- Thursday
Will went to Harrisburg to day with the Colonels to attend a banquet. Frank and I was up to call on Mrs A.F. Klee.
February 21, 1896 -- Friday
Mrs A.F. Klee and I called on Mrs Hornbaker. I sat for my pictures.
February 22, 1896 -- Saturday
Frank and I was at the fair. Verna and Ethel was up to see Frank.
February 23, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church and C.E. and church in the evening. Miss Yoshida a native of Japan spoke to us in C.E. and church.
February 24, 1896 -- Monday
Verna is seven years old to day.
Will and I went to hire Polk Miller. Girlie kept Frank. Frank is not feeling so well. I had a letter from Lizzie Grove.
February 25, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs Hornbaker called, also Mrs. A.F. Klee. Frank is feeling better to day.
February 26, 1896 -- Wednesday
Will left for Waynesboro this morning, will get back this evening. Frank is better, he was at school this afternoon. Mrs Clark Barz called.
February 27, 1896 -- Thursday
Will went to Waynesboro this morning and will stay there to night. Frank and I was at the birthday Social at Mr Shouber's[?] wich was given by our mite society. We took in $3.40. Sue Boughey[?] called, also Mr Atherton.
February 28, 1896 -- Friday
Mollie Cook and Ret came this morning. Ret went home, Mollie will stay a few days. Will came from Waynesboro this eve. His Mother came with him.
Uncle John called.
February 29, 1896 -- Saturday
I was feeling badly all day and Mollie was not very well. Did not get away from the house all day.
March 1, 1896 -- Sunday
I was not away from the house all day. Will and Frank was at Sabbath School. Will was to church morning and evening.
March 2, 1896 -- Monday
Will took Grandma Zumbro home this morning.
Mollie and I was out this afternoon.
March 3, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mollie went home this evening. I was up at the depot to see her off. I also stayed to see Mrs Smith nee Sue Boughey leve for Lancaster.
March 4, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was up to see Mrs McCleary. I called on Mrs A.F. Klee.
March 5, 1896 -- Thursday
I was painting all day. Mrs Annie Brant brought me my switch. It matches my hair very nicely.
March 6, 1896 -- Friday
Uncle John called. I was painting to day. I was not feeling well all day.
March 7, 1896 -- Saturday
Mrs A.F. called. I was down and got some medison from doctor, feel better.
March 8, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School. Frank and I came home after S.S. Will went to [St.] Thomas for Grandma Zumbro. I was at C.E. society. Will and I went to Zion's Reformed Church this evening to here Rev. W.F. Stewart.
March 9, 1896 -- Monday
I was painting.
Mollie Burger called. Ethel spent the day here.
March 10, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs A.F. Klee spent the afternoon with me. We made a little bonnett. I called up to see Mrs McCleary with regards to making my cape.
March 11, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was sewing to day. Snowed all day. This is the bigest snow this winter.
March 12, 1896 -- Thursday
Will Frank and I took a sleigh ride to St. Thomas. It was a very cold day. We had to stope at Bralters school house and get warm. It was pleasanter coming home. Found every body well at home.
March 13, 1896 -- Friday
I was at the store to day and got some muslin and a calico dress. I will have some sewing. I called up to see Mrs A.F. Klee.
March 14, 1896 -- Saturday
I got myself a rattan rocker with money that was my own. I got Frank a pair of shoes. Will and I went to St. Thomas in a sleigh. Sleighing was splendid. We went to see the Mountain Wafe*** played. Were all well at home.
March 15, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School. Will and I stayed for church. We did not go C.E. or church, the weather was to bad. It snowed all day.
March 16, 1896 -- Monday
It snowed all day until about five o'clock when it stoped. I was up to see Mrs McCleary.
March 17, 1896 -- Tuesday
Will took Ethel and I a sleighride this morning.
Will took Mrs A.F. Klee and I to an entertainment in New Franklin.
March 18, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was sewing all day, had a headache.
Mrs Kieffer and Mrs Hoff[...] called.
March 19, 1896 -- Thursday
Rained all day. I was sewing all day.
March 20, 1896 -- Friday
I was sewing all day. Uncle John called. I called on Mrs A Schaubler, also on Mrs A.F. Klee.
March 21, 1896 -- Saturday
IMrs A.F. Klee called, also Miss Sallie Ackerman. I was to see the Doctor who gave me some medison.
March 22, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School. Will and I stayed to church. I came home with sick headache. Frank was six years old to day and he feels himself larger. He thinks that he has gotten taller since Saturday.
March 23, 1896 -- Monday
Snowed this afternoon. I was not feeling so well to day.
March 24, 1896 -- Tuesday
Will took Grandma home this morning. Mr Faust took supper with us. Verna and Elva Willie spend one hour with Frank. Having my sewing machine fixed.
March 25, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was out to church this evening. Rev Mr Beaver of Marion was to preach but he having the measles could not be here so Mr Shoutz preached.
March 26, 1896 -- Thursday
Mr Shoutz called, also Mrs Huber. I was down street this afternoon. Chant[?] had a big fire last night. The White building was pasrtly destroyed.
March 27, 1896 -- Friday
I was down street this afternoon shoping. Will, Frank and I was out to church to hear Rev Mr Bassler preach.
March 28, 1896 -- Saturday
Mrs A.F. Klee called on Mrs Ridgly. Verna spent the day with Frank.
March 29, 1896 -- Sunday
We was all at Sabbath School and church and church and C.E. in the evening.
March 30, 1896 -- Monday
I commenced a pair of pants for Will to day. This was a very nice day.
March 31, 1896 -- Tuesday
We were all out to church this evening. I made a vest for Will.
April 1, 1896 -- Wednesday
Mrs A.F. Klee and I was down street.
April 2, 1896 -- Thursday
I was out to church this evening.
April 3, 1896 -- Friday
We were all out to church.
April 4, 1896 -- Saturday
I was down at the fire sail at Appenseler's store.
April 5, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at church and Sunday school. I gave my class Easter eggs. This was a beautiful day. I had had sick headache all day. Will went to church and C.E. in the evening.
April 6, 1896 -- Monday
I was out calling this afternoon.
April 7, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was at the fire sail. I got some bargains. I was at Mite society wich met at Mrs Shoutz's.
April 8, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was at the fire sail. I got a silk waist.
I was at prayer meeting.
April 9, 1896 -- Thursday
I was to see Mr Ludvick about my eyes. I was at Mishionary society. Mollie Burger and I was elected as delegates to the convension wich meets at Waynesboro 12 of May.
April 10, 1896 -- Friday
I was sewing all day.
April 11, 1896 -- Saturday
6 line entry is erased. Over it is written the following: I was down street this evening at Will's office.
April 12, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath school and church. We were at C.E. society. I stayed for church.
Uncle John called.
April 13, 1896 -- Monday
I was sewing all day.
April 14, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was sewing all day.
April 15, 1896 -- Wednesday
I commenced to clean house,
April 16, 1896 -- Thursday
I was down and had my eyes tested. Will get other glasses. I called up to see Mollie Burger.
April 17, 1896 -- Friday
I spent the day at home.
April 18, 1896 -- Saturday
I was down at Will's office.
April 19, 1896 -- Sunday
Will and Frank was at Sabbath school. Will stayed to church. I stayed home, for I cannot see to read. We were at C.E. cociety. Will stayed to church.
April 20, 1896 -- Monday
I was cleaning house to day. I was up to see Mollie Burger. I got my glasses to day.
April 21, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was cleaning house.
Father and Elmer took dinner with us.
I was to see Keen[?] this evening. I enjoyed it very much.
April 22, 1896 -- Wednesday
I ironed this morning, had headache, did not feel well all day.
April 23, 1896 -- Thursday
I had headache all day but feel better this evening. Mrs. A.F. Klee called.
April 24, 1896 -- Friday
I was not feeling very well to day.
Mrs. A.F. Klee called.
April 25, 1896 -- Saturday
Six line entry is erased. Over it is written the following: I was feeling better to day. Frank and I spent the evening at Will's office.
April 26, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church.
We were at C.E. society. I stayed for church.
April 27, 1896 -- Monday
I cleaned our bed room to day. Mrs. A.F. Klee called.
April 28, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was up to see Mrs McCleary about my basque. Mr John Baker stayed all might with Will.
April 29, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was at prayer meeting.
April 30, 1896 -- Thursday
I was down street in the afternoon. I called to see May Funk, one of my Sunday School girls. I called on Mrs Shible.
May 1, 1896 -- Friday
This evening I went to Waynesboro to atend Missionary convention.
Rev Mr Bassler's wife passed away this evening.
May 2, 1896 -- Saturday
Came home from Waynesboro, had a very nice time. Frank was along. Will kept house.
May 3, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church. We were all at C.E. in the evening. Will went to Central Church. We did not have any.
May 4, 1896 -- Monday
Emma Barnett spent the day with me. We called to see Mollie Burger inthe afternoon and to see Thesta.
May 5, 1896 -- Tuesday
This was the day of the election of C. Sup. and Will was the man to get it. He is all right for three years if he lives.
May 6, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was cleaning house to day. Will helped me. Will got his new buggy to day. We took a drive.
May 7, 1896 -- Thursday
I was cleaning house. I called to see Mrs. A.F. Klee.
May 8, 1896 -- Friday
May 9, 1896 -- Saturday
May 10, 1896 -- Sunday
We were at St. Thomas. Mr Shanks and Bro. Will was up.
May 11, 1896 -- Monday
I cleaned my tinware to day. Sue Deatrich took dinner with us to day.
May 12, 1896 -- Tuesday
I rested to day.
May 13, 1896 -- Wednesday
We were out driving.
I was to prayer meeting.
May 14, 1896 -- Thursday
Miss A.F. Klee called.
May 15, 1896 -- Friday
I called to see Mrs. McCleary.
May 16, 1896 -- Saturday
We were out driving.
May 17, 1896 -- Sunday
Will was to Sabbath School. Frank is not well so I could not go. I was out to C.E. society and church.
May 18, 1896 -- Monday
I had 8 teeth filled.
May 19, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mother came this morning, will stay till Saturday.
May 20, 1896 -- Wednesday
I did my ironed to day.
Rained all day.
May 21, 1896 -- Thursday
Mother and I called on Thesta. She is better.
May 22, 1896 -- Friday
We were out to see Bro. George's grave.
May 23, 1896 -- Saturday
Mother went home to day with Mr Tris Miller. Elmer took dinner with us.
May 24, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School. Our communion was postponed on account of the illness of our pastor. Rev Mr Creamer preached for us. Will stayed to church. I did not stay I had a headache. Will was at C.E. in the evening.
May 25, 1896 -- Monday
Damp and cloudy. I was out to see Mrs. McCleary.
May 26, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was down street. Elmer sent me a vest to make.
May 27, 1896 -- Wednesday
Aunt Hannah took dinner with us. I was up to the High School class day exercises. We took a drive.
May 28, 1896 -- Thursday
Mrs A.F. Klee and I were down street. Frank and I got new shoes. We took a drive. Mr John Finafrock[?] and his sister stoped to see us.
May 29, 1896 -- Friday
We were out driving. I took flowers up to George's grave.
May 30, 1896 -- Saturday
Decoration day. Jake and family came this morning and drove to St Thomas.
May 31, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church. Dr Martin preached for us. Mr Shoutz he not being able to preach. Jake and family came to day. Philadelphia Jacobs came to day.
June 1, 1896 -- Monday
The G.A.R. incampment begins to day. Mrs Kissel came to day to help me.
June 2, 1896 -- Tuesday
Father and Edie and Grandma Zumbro came to day. I got two boarders W McClellan, Wm Hertzler from McVeytown Pa. Also entertained Mr Welker from Farnettsburg.
June 3, 1896 -- Wednesday
Jake came to day and Emma Barnett also Mrs Hoffer and neice and Mr Faust and Bro. Elmer. Jake and Family with Emma Barnett left for home on the 11 o'clock train. Mr Jim Deatrich came to day.
June 4, 1896 -- Thursday
Father and Eddie went home to day also Jim Deatrich. Mr McClellan left this morning.
June 5, 1896 -- Friday
Mr Hertzler went to Geatesburg[?], will be back to night. Grandma Zumbro and Mrs Kissel left this evening.
June 6, 1896 -- Saturday
Mr Hertzler left for home this morning. I was up to see Mrs A.F. Klee.
June 7, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church. Mr Shoutz preached for us this morning but will not preach this evening. We were at C.E. society.
June 8, 1896 -- Monday
Will left this morning to visit schools, will be gone all week. Frank and I left this evening for Mr Shanks at Greencastle.
June 9, 1896 -- Tuesday
At Shanks are having a nice time. Frank is having a very nice time.
June 10, 1896 -- Wednesday
At Shanks, are having a nice time.
Mrs made ice cream for us.
June 11, 1896 -- Thursday
Frank and I came home this moring after having had a nice time. I got myself a new dress. Mrs McCleary will make basque, I will make skirt.
June 12, 1896 -- Friday
Will came home this evening.
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June 13, 1896 -- Saturday
Will went to Scotland to day to hold examinations for teachers.
June 14, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath school. This was childrens day. Frank is not well to day.
June 15, 1896 -- Monday
Will went to Mercersburg this morning, will be gone all week. Frank and I was to have gone along but Frank took sick so we will stay at home. This is Will's birthday he is 34 years old.
June 16, 1896 -- Tuesday
I wrote Will a letter to day.
Frank is much better to day.
Raining all day.
June 17, 1896 -- Wednesday
I had Frank at the doctors he gave him some more medison.
Miss Sallie Ackerman called, also Mrs John K Burger.
Frank had a card from his papa.
June 18, 1896 -- Thursday
Frank is much better to day but he is not quite him-self yet.
This will be our last night to be alone. We expect papa tomorrow evening. Mrs Stouffer called.
June 19, 1896 -- Friday
Will came home this evening. Ruth came along with him. Frank is all right again.
June 20, 1896 -- Saturday
I took Ruth to the train to go to Shanks. Verna spent the day with Frank. I made ice-cream.
June 21, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath school and church. I was at C.E. cociety and church in the evening.
June 22, 1896 -- Monday
Katie Houser and Frank and I were down to heare Dr Glove[?]. Mrs T[...]ore called. Mrs A.F. Klee called.
June 23, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs Tanner and Mrs Wineman from Pittsburg called, also Mrs Fillipy.
June 24, 1896 -- Wednesday
Rained all day. I was at prayer meeting
June 25, 1896 -- Thursday
I was sewing to day. Uncle Jim [Tim?] Deatrich took dinner with us. I was to church this evening. Rev Mr Beightalf[?] preached for us.
June 26, 1896 -- Friday
I was to here Rev Mr Henry who preached in our church.
June 27, 1896 -- Saturday
Mrs Huber and I called on Mrs White this evening.
June 28, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church. C.E. in the evening. I stayed for church.
June 29, 1896 -- Monday
I called on Mrs Fris Sellers.
June 30, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mrs. A.F. Klee and I were out calling.
Will took us a drive out in the country.
July 1, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was at our monthly mishionary meeting Wednesday evening. I sat up all night with Mrs. Keller and Nicklas. Their baby is very sick.
July 2, 1896 -- Thursday
Mrs A.F. Klee, Blanch, Will, Frank and I spent the evening at Siloam.
July 3, 1896 -- Friday
Mrs A.F. Klee and I were out calling.
July 4, 1896 -- Saturday
Will went to Carlisel in the morning to see a game of ball. I made ice-cream. Will and Frank was out this afternoon to see a game. I sat up at Nicklas all night. Ruth rested right well.
July 5, 1896 -- Sunday
I did not get out to Sabbath School. Will and Frank was their. Will stayed for church. I was at C.E. society and church in the evening.
July 6, 1896 -- Monday
Mrs McCleary and I was at Hagerstown to spend the day. We saw Heg-town and Chamb. play a game of ball. I got the game, had a very nice time. Will met us at the train.
July 7, 1896 -- Tuesday
I ironed to day.
July 8, 1896 -- Wednesday
I had my shirt waist cut to day.
July 9, 1896 -- Thursday
I maid my shirt wast to day.
July 10, 1896 -- Friday
Mollie Burger and I was out to see a game of ball. Carlisle played Chamb. Chamb. got the game. I stayed up at Nicklas's all night. Mrs Mathews stayed with me.
July 11, 1896 -- Saturday
I put up 14 qt. of Rasberrys.
We took a long drive out in the country.
July 12, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School. We had no church Mr Shoutz being away from home. I was at Zion's Reformed in the morning. Frank and I was at C.E. society.
July 13, 1896 -- Monday
Emma Barnett called. I was doing over a dress. Mrs Yost and and Miss Needy called.
July 14, 1896 -- Tuesday
Mollie Burger and I was out at Mrs Palmer's to see the game between Hanover and Chamb. Chamb. got the game.
July 15, 1896 -- Wednesday
I had sick headache all day.
July 16, 1896 -- Thursday
Frank and I spent the day at Pen-Mar it being the Reformed reunion. We met Ine[?] and Barnett Zumbro.
July 17, 1896 -- Friday
Mrs [???] Strott stoped a few minutes. Uncle Jim called.
July 18, 1896 -- Saturday
Miss Sadie Parker of Mercersburg took supper with us. Mrs Bowers and little son called in the evening.
July 19, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church. We were at C.E. society and church in the evening. Will led the C.E.S.
July 20, 1896 -- Monday
We were out driving and stayed up at Nicklas with the baby.
July 21, 1896 -- Tuesday
I was at mite society wich met at Mrs Renche's. Mollie Burger and Violet Strott called.
July 22, 1896 -- Wednesday
I was to prayer meeting.
July 23, 1896 -- Thursday
Ruth Nicklas passed away this morning now she sleeps in Jesus.
Will, Frank and I was to see a game of ball between Hanover and Chamb. C. got the game.
July 24, 1896 -- Friday
We were out driving this evening.
July 25, 1896 -- Saturday
Frank and I called on Mrs Sue Strott and Violet Strott from Boltimor. Mrs Hornbaker called.
July 26, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church, at C.E. Society in the evening.
July 27, 1896 -- Monday
I was to see two games of ball between Chamb. and Hagerstown. Hag. got one game, Chamb the other.
July 28, 1896 -- Tuesday
I ironed to day. Mrs Matthews and I called on Mrs Banks.
July 29, 1896 -- Wednesday
I called on Mrs. A.F. Klee. I was sewing all day.
July 30, 1896 -- Thursday
I was sewing all day.
July 31, 1896 -- Friday
Mrs Shuckman and I took our classes out to Rosses grove. We had a very nice time.
August 1, 1896 -- Saturday
Grandma Zumbro took dinner with us.
August 2, 1896 -- Sunday
Frank and Mrs Kieffer and I was to St Thomas. Will kept house.
August 3, 1896 -- Monday
I was sewing.
August 4, 1896 -- Tuesday
Katie Houser, Mary Nicklas, Frank and I took a drive to Stoufferstown.
Uncle Cal Deatrich took dinner with us and will stay all night.
August 5, 1896 -- Wednesday
Mrs Annie Klee and I was to see a game of ball. Uncle Cal left this evening to go to the hospital ware he will have an operation. We came to Graffensburg this evening.
August 6, 1896 -- Thursday
We spent the day very pleasantly.
Rained in the afternoon and eve.
August 7, 1896 -- Friday
Frank, Miss Sibert and I took a drive to the top of the mountain.
August 8, 1896 -- Saturday
Uncle Cal Deatrich died this evening.
August 9, 1896 -- Sunday
Miss Cate Spangler brought the sad news of Uncle Cal's death. We were at services this evening. Frank and I was at Sabbath School. We drove to Faettvill to get word when the funeral would be.
August 10, 1896 -- Monday
Started for home after supper to atend Uncle Cal's funeral. Jake and family came this evening.
August 11, 1896 -- Tuesday
We all went to St Thomas together. It was a very large funeral. Left St Thomas at two o'clock for Chambersburg where we got our team and drove to Graffensburg.
August 12, 1896 -- Wednesday
Spent the day very pleasantly, only I had to nurse a sick headache.
August 13, 1896 -- Thursday
Spent the day very pleasantly.
August 14, 1896 -- Friday
Mrs Maurer and Frank and I took a drive to the top of themountain for furns. We all started for home after dinner after having spent a very nice time.
August 15, 1896 -- Saturday
Mrs McCleary called, also Mrs A.F. Klee.
Frank and I took a boquet out to Bro. Georg's grave.
August 16, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church and C.E. and church in the evening.
August 17, 1896 -- Monday
Ruth came to day.
August 18, 1896 -- Tuesday
I ironed to day.
August 19, 1896 -- Wednesday
Uncle Charlie and Uncle James Deatrich took dinner with us to day. Bro. Elmer called.
August 20, 1896 -- Thursday
I had sick headache all day. Will, Frank and Ruth went fishing. Frank fell and run a splinter in his leg, the Doctor had to cut it out.
August 21, 1896 -- Friday
Ruth and I were out to see Bro. Georg's grave and took some flowers out. Ruth went home this evening.
August 22, 1896 -- Saturday
Bro. Ed came this morning to stay over Sunday. Mrs McCleary called.
August 23, 1896 -- Sunday
Ed and I was to Sabbath School. Will stayed home with Frank. Will, Ed and I was to C.E. society. I led. My subject was joy and duty of church membership. Grand ma Nicklas kept Frank.
August 24, 1896 -- Monday
I called on Mrs A.F. Klee. Ed went home this morning.
August 25, 1896 -- Tuesday
I ironed to day. I was out calling this afternoon.
August 26, 1896 -- Wednesday
Mr and Mrs Mower and Will, Frank and I were to Doverstown Camp this afternoon, spent a very pleasant time. Lucy Gillam, daughter of Mrs Gillam, was buried to day, she was only 16 years old.
August 27, 1896 -- Thursday
Mrs McCleary called.
August 28, 1896 -- Friday
Will went to York to day on the Excursion. Frank and Harry Klee was at St Thomas. We had a very nice time.
August 29, 1896 -- Saturday
I took some flowers to Bro. Georg's grave that Mother sent. I had a letter from Sadie Klee.
August 30, 1896 -- Sunday
We were all at Sabbath School and church this morning. We were at C.E. society. Will stayed for church.
August 31, 1896 -- Monday
It was cloudy in the morning, cleared off in the afternoon. I was down street.
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