4th. In the morning, aided by the girls, I trimmed up the rose bushes and cleaned around the yard. P. M. we all went over to Minnie’s. Uncle Dan telegraphed that he would be along on evening train. Went up to cars. Friends didn’t come. Minnie disappointed. Played at chess a good deal.
War Diary of Luman Harris Tenney.
3rd. Cousin Minnie and I stood and sat for pictures. Had a jolly time. Minnie over at our house a portion of the day. Am enjoying my visit with Cousin first rate.
2nd. Cloudy in the morning. Went to depot for Minnie Newhall. Spent a part of the day at Minnie’s with the girls. The rest of the time at home. Little time to read. Cleveland pictures came.
1st. Monday. The day at home. Sat for a vignette at Platte’s. In evening went with Melissa to Young People’s Meeting. Seemed real good and like old times. Am trying to live a higher Christian life. Will try to make Ma and friends happy.
30th. Went to Sunday School in the morning with Delos and C. G. Mr. Fitch spoke splendidly. Went to church with Melissa. Mr. Finney preached on “Lasciviousness”—an excellent sermon— .A. M. and P. M. Home in the evening.
29th. Saturday. Yesterday we came home instead of going to Madison, on account of rain. Spent a portion of the day with the boys at Charlie’s—dinner. Went up to see Will off. Evening at Mrs. Holtslander’s.
28th. Saw the train come in. Commenced to rain early in the day. The procession was grand. Got wet through looking at it. The Bajida and other arrangements were splendid. Very unpleasant day.
27th. Melissa and I went to Cleveland. F. D. Allen and C. G. Fairchild out, too. Spent a portion of the day with the boys. Dinner with Will. Called at Uncle Jones’ in the evening. Cousin Minnie there. Spent the night with the boys.
26th. Spent the day in O. Thought of going to Wellington with Chester but he was out of town. Read most of the day. “Gotta Family” and Atlantic. Some rain.
25th. Early in the morning started for Amherst with the children. Had a pleasant visit at Grandpa’s. After dinner, Lissa, Mary, Floy and I went over to cousin Helen’s. Tea there. Saw many old friends. Home at 8 P. M.
