Mary T.

Hill Diary
1889

January 1 – May 31
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June 1, Saturday
Spent the day at Rochester. A cool threatening day. We took Sarah to ride. Found her
stronger but not much improved mentally. Returned to St. Paul at 6.35. Found Walter
waiting at depot. Papa and I took long ride as we were returning called to enquire for Dr.
Hand learned he had just died. {at top of page in Louis’ hand: 9th & Canada servant}

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June 2, Sunday

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A cool cloudy day. After church Annie and Fred came. After lunch I called to enquire for

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Mrs. Hand and was invited to see her poor woman. Then went up to see Grandma. In
the afternoon called on Mrs. Gotzian it was her Birth-day. Papa and I took a long ride on

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Hudson Road and returning called on Mr. And Mrs. A Schiffer. There met Prof. Wilken
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and Mr. Bahnman German Tragedian.
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June 3, Monday
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Another cool cloudy day. Called to enquire for Mrs. Hand and children. Mr. A Schiffer
and Prof. Wilken came to lunch with papa and then drove out to North Oaks.
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June 4, Tuesday
A Quaker Girl of Nantucket by Mary Catherine Lee (Houghton Miflin & Co). Far Away
and Long ago Mrs. F. A. Rendle.
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June 5, Tuesday {Wednesday crossed out and Tuesday 5 written by hand}

Dr. Hand was burried [sic] to day. Seldom earth receives so precious a piece of
humanity.

June 14, Friday

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A cloudy warm day. Mamie came down from Minneapolis stayed all night went home
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4.30. Annie came down to say Goodbye. No word from Papa to day. A very busy day.
Ada Murphy called Mr. Horace Manvel Miss Withrow Vallie Harriet the Uphams Clara
Charlotte A. Monroe and myself started on Soo road for Boston. I left home very
reluctantly although all were well.

June 15, Saturday

A delightful morning. A pretty comfortable nights rest but little sleep. Mr. Upham was ill
yesterday he is better this morning. All rest well. Road so far not very interesting. Saw
several attractive lakes. Road is rough as one might expect a new road to be. We are
ending the ride on a dusty warm day most pleasantly. Mr. Upham is better.

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June 16, Sunday
A bright warm day but very pleasant not so dusty and country much more promising and
varied in aspect. All well on train this morning and most have had good rest last night.
Road very rough. We all agree that the “Soo Ry” R need immediate attention for
comfort.

June 17, Monday

Boston. A rainy morning after hot night. Party arrived here all well. Children and I remain
here for the day rest go on to Long Beach this afternoon. Legal holiday here Bunker Hill
day – too bad it rained in early part of day, telegraphed home.

June 18, Tuesday

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Exeter. Arrived here at 10 a.m. Jimmie met us at Boston and came on with us. Mrs.

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Wentworth kindly took us in the day is perfect. Jimmie with 64 others graduated to day.

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He obtained the first diploma that was given indeed a day in advance of the others as

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he was obliged to return to New Haven.

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June 19, Wednesday
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Exeter. A bright cool morning cold in fact fire comfortable. Jim returned to New Haven
last evening after exercises. I was happy to see him leave so good a memory behind
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him at Exeter. Telegram from home perfected any joy and relieved my anxiety.

Wednesday June 19 {on pages for 6/6, 6/7, 6/8 and 6/9}
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Came back to Boston to day. As I want to give Clara and Charlotte a chance to see
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some thing the fine Old City. If I were born here how proud I should be of its many
objects that are so tenderly fostered. Its parks gardens Old cemeteries. There are few
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cities in the world that would Sacrifise [sic] so much to respecting memories of the past.
Well may this State boast of Harvard. Its many fine structures are substantial
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monuments of progress in a true sense. Mount Auburn is a beautiful resting place to

day it was brightened by many Silk flags bearing testimony to the patriotism of its
sleepers. We feel that we have spent at least two hours to-day well. Notwithstanding
Charlottes unwillingness to accompany us at first. Finished the day by going to see Little
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Lord Fauntleroi [sic] in the evening.

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June 20, Thursday

Long Beach, York Village Maine. Florence Manvels wedding day and a perfect June
day. First beheld the Ocean this forenoon as we neared this lovely beach. What a
magnificent view it is. Wedding ceremony most impressive decorations original and
appropriate. Daisies butter cups and ferns. Bride and groom departed through arch of
brooms in a shower of Rice pursued by old shoes and best of wishes. A glorious
evening by the sea side.

June 21, Friday

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Long Beach, York Village Maine. A perfect day cool but delightful many guests departed
this morning early several others at one p.m. Mr. Upham better to day. Charlotte found
the waters are not to be trifled with she got a thorough wetting. A pleasant drive this
forenoon.

June 22, Saturday

Long Beach. Cloudy but pleasant. We all went over to Roaring Rack a name that
signifies truly – when one hears the noise of rushing water and pebbles. The surf was
fine. All are well. A letter comes from Mr. and Mrs. Schiffler saying how happy the are.

June 23, Sunday

Long Beach. A pleasant day spent quietly. Mr. Manvel and I rode over to the Yorks. In
the afternoon the bathers went in water pretty cold.

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June 24, Monday

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A hot morning. Louis and I go over to Exeter arriving there at 9.30. A very busy day at

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Exeter met Dr. Scott and family they were about ready to go to Chicago. Called on Prof.

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And Mrs. Wentworth. He treated Louis very kindly and gave him some good advice for

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the coming year. Papa returned to St. Paul from the West last night.
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June 25, Tuesday
Exeter. A cloudy morning. We finished our duties here and returned to Long Beach
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reaching there at noon found a warm welcome all well. Being very tired rested all
afternoon.
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June 26, Wednesday

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Long Beach. A cloudy threatening day. In forenoon we all went to the Nubble crossed in
boat to inspect light house very interesting indeed fine views and grand rocks rained a
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little. On receiving telegram from papa decided to reach home in time to see him in St.
Paul before he goes East.
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June 27, Thursday

Long Beach. A foggy warm morning. We take leave of Naldemeer with regret and go in
to Boston arrange to leave for home on three oclock train. Harriet and Vallie go with us.
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A hot day and evening still car quite comfortable. Mr. Brewster came to car to see us
off.
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June 28, Friday

On train. A cooler morning and delightful day. So that the trip is quite comfortable. All
are well telegram from papa last night said Col. Clough will meet us in Chicago this
evening. The country looks so fresh and everything so vigorous from late rains.

June 29, Saturday

A very hot day. Louis nursing a boil on his finger. All glad to find we shall get home to-
day. Papa met us and was glad to see us as we were to see him found all well at home.
In evening Papa and I drove up to Minneapolis and found all at Mamies well.

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June 30, Sunday
A very, very hot day. Church most uncomfortably hot. Clara suffering from boil on back
of head. So painful that she can not move a muscle without great discomfort.

July 1, Monday
Still very hot. Began to pack and get things together to move to North Oaks. Clara
suffering greatly from boil. Louis better of his boil. Called on Mrs. Shepard. A very happy
birth day flowers from Samuel and Mamie. Papas gift came in advance {“$” in different
writing beneath this}.

July 2, Tuesday
Still the heat continues. A change is promised and seems near as clouds gather. Mrs.

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Gen Hamilton died to day. We are about ready to move.

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July 3, Wednesday

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North Oaks. Cool morning and how delightful the change. Dr. Smith says it is a

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carbuncle that afflicts Clara. He lanced it so now she will soon be well. Telegram came
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at 10 a.m. saying your grand daughter has come at 1 a.m.. A great surprise for us. Went
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to Minneapolis found mother and babe well as one could expect. We moved to North
Oaks. To day a little rain this afternoon.
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July 4, Thursday
North Oaks. A perfect Summer day, got pretty well settled by noon. In afternoon Mr. and
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Mrs. Heider? and his mother came out stayed to supper and until after we sent up fire
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works. Children all had a very happy day and retired very much fatigued. Jimmie
spends the day at Long Beach. Clara considerably better.
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July 5, Friday
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North Oaks. Another hot day. I went in to town and to Minneapolis. Came home worn
out too tired and night too hot for sleep. Found Mamie doing well notwithstanding great
heat. Went to mothers with letter from Dr. Phelps learned Sarah no better. Annie Nellie
have gone to Rochester.
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July 6, Saturday
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North Oaks. Heat continues unabated. Drouth [sic] tells severely in grass and garden.
Clark and family came to day. Papa went to Minneapolis to see Mamie and baby took
supper with them and came home at 11.20 p.m. tired out with heat and fatigue. He
found all well at Mamies.

July 7. Sunday
Hottest day yet impossible go find anywhere. We all tried keep quiet as we could. After
church I called to enquire for Mr. Edmund Rice learned he was hopelessly ill in stupor
and unconscious. Heat continues all night. No rain although clouds looked promising.

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July 8, Monday
Some cooler, quite cloudy few drops of rain. Went to City and to Minneapolis. All doing
well there. Baby gained half a pound in night. Papa went East in evening. Find Mr.
Upham returned Saturday last. He and Col. Clough took tea with us, and I returned to
North Oaks.

July 9, Tuesday
North Oaks. A gentle generous fall of rain began last night continued all night and until
morn. What a change is on the face of our fields and garden. A delightful cool day. Went
over to White Bear and called to ask for Mr. Rice. He is failing fast. Called on Mrs.
Gotzian and met Miss [Brebe/Beebe?] a lovely girl. All well and happy here. Telegram
papa in Chicago this even. Letter from Mrs. A. P. Goodrich.

July 10, Wednesday

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North Oaks. Perfect morning a delight to live and breath this air. Children all so happy

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rowing around the shore to pick carnelians. Telegram from Jim he will be in St. Paul

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Friday morning. Mother came out to day to stay a few days. Began to make currant jelly

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– fruit small. Louis found and got two young cranes.

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July 11, Thursday
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A foggy morning pretty hot day. Mr. Edmund Rice died this morning at White Bear Lake.
Busy all day seeing to currants and mending, ways and garments. Mrs. Nelson Robert
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called.

July 12, Friday

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came out this evening looking very well. Mother not very well.
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July 13, Saturday

A delightful summer day went to town early and to Minneapolis at noon found all there
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doing nicely. Mother went home to day. Mr. Edmund Rice buried to day. I attended
funeral. Stayed in City with Clara all night.

July 14, Sunday

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Cloudy morning. Went to 6.30 Mass in St. Paul. Mr. Chmedlin [sic] came out this
morning. Father Caillet came after noon. Day cleared and was perfect. Wrote to Mrs.
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Swan and Mrs. Upham.

July 15, Monday

Foggy morning cleared and is a delightful day. Mr. Chmedlin [sic] went to town this
morning early 6.30. No word from Papa except indirectly.

July 16, Tuesday

A perfect day. All well and so happy. Began to make currant wine. Poor Walter and
Gertrude had a great fright when they locked themselves in. Rachel busy all day
cleaning little cook house.

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July 17, Wednesday
A delightful day – busy all forenoon finishing currant wine mending and seeing to
Jimmies things. Mrs. Gotzian and Vallie drove over in afternoon. Clara went back with
them to spend night and day.

July 18, Thursday

A very hot morning heat continued all day. Father Conry drove out to spend the day
Father Caillet returned with him. Vallie came home with Clara. Telegram from papa from
from New York.

July 19, Friday

A pleasant morning. Jimmie Ruth and I went to the City and to Minneapolis – found
Mamie and Baby quite well. Went up to mothers she was better than when she went in

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July 20, Saturday

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A hot morning heat increased as day advanced an uncomfortable afternoon. Evening

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cooled delightfully after electric storm. Wilfred and Mr. Wentworth came out to spend
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Sunday. They and Jim went to bathe in Lake. Storm and darkness overtook them so as
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to wet clothes and make dressing difficult. Telegram from Mr. F. Thomson announcing
death of Alex at London Eng.
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July 21, Sunday

A perfect Summer morning. Most enjoyable ride to Mass. An entirely pleasant day. Boys
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and girls all very happy and well. In the afternoon a little electric storm. Boys went up on
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roof and could see it raining in City while fair here.

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July 22, Monday

Delightful morning. Cool. Good day for Tennis which boys take advantage of. Wilfred
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and Wentworth went to town before seven a.m. Will Forepaugh and Vallie Gotzian went
home this afternoon. Charlotte went with Vallie for a day.

July 23, Tuesday

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A cool perfect morning. Boys Clara and I went to City. In afternoon we went out to the
Derby Races a great crowd there we did not become much interested in the horses nor
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the results. Found telegram from papa in City. He is still in New York.

July 24,Wednesday
A lovely summer day. Pretty tired after yesterdays jaunt. All well. Walter anxious to see
his niece. Went over to White Bear and brought Charlotte home. No word from papa to
day. Children all very happy.

July 25, Thursday

A cloudy threatening day. Boys Walter Rachel and I went to City and to Minneapolis.
Walter and Rachel saw the Baby for first time. Walter seemed afraid to touch her. Went

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to Aunties found she had been ill. Neuralgia. Quite a storm and heavy rain cleared at six
p.m. We drove home.

July 26, Friday

A perfect day after yesterdays rain. Quite Hot in afternoon. No word from papa. We
expect him soon. All well here and children seem very happy.

July 27, Saturday

A hot day. Went to city after doing errands and going to see Mother returned to North
Oaks. Mr. Chmedlin [sic] {Chemidlin} and Well Thorne came home with me to spend
Sunday.

July 28, Sunday

A lovely summer morning. Children went to Little Canada to Mass. Mr. Chmedlin [sic]

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and I went to White Bear. Mr. and Mrs. Ives and children drove out in afternoon. Mr.

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Mrs. Eaton and Mr. Upham drove out and stayed to dinner.

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July 29, Monday

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A cold day for July great and sudden change. Telegram from papa he will be home in
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the morning. Jimmie and I go to the City to be on hand. A very cold ride in and cold
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night.
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July 30, Tuesday

Warm weather again a perfect day. Papa came looking well but tired. Went to
Minneapolis and found all well. Annie McQuillan came out with Jimmie to stay a day or
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July 31, Wednesday

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A beautiful day. Papa was so tired that after staying in bed until near noon he concluded
not to go to town to day. He and Jimmie went fishing but did not have very good luck.
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Walter does not feel real well.

August 1, Thursday
Another fine day. Papa does not seem much rested but went to town. Annie McQuillan
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went with hem. Louis troubled with ear ache. Walter again feels like lying down and
sleeping.
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August 2, Friday
A pleasant morning but quite cool. Louis and Walter went to town to see Doctor. I went
in with papa. St. Paul. Dr. Smith find Walter has influenza. Dr. Fulton requires Louis to
remain in town tonight and have leaches applied. Mr. Stephen Mr. Brown and Mr.
Upham came in in the evening. Papa and I took lunch with Mamie.

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August 3, Saturday
A delightful morning. Walter is better. Louis’ ear is improving too. Went to mothers found
her well. We all returned to North Oaks. Mr. Muller came out to day too. Walter
delighted with new buckboard. Cold evening. Feels like frost.

August 4, Sunday
A cool almost cold morning. Frost is reported this morning very slight in some parts of
State. Papa seems very tired stays in bed until lunch time. Nellie and Mr. Tierney drove
out. Col. Clough drove out too. We had first grate fire in evening.

August 5, Monday
A perfect day. Louis and Jim went to City. Papa still not rested when he went to town.
Mr. Upham came home with papa and stayed all night.

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August 6, Tuesday

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A warm dusty morning. Mr. Upham papa and I left farm at 6.45. Left St. Paul at 8.30 for

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Duluth. Papa attended Water ways Convention at West Superior. We got there at 2 p.m.

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met Gen. Thomas and family and Col. Orr and wife. Kirk Brice and Mr. Evans. Called on

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Mrs. Spencer in Duluth found Mrs. Mattocks and Jessie there.
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August 7, Wednesday
We arrived in St. Paul from Duluth at 12.30 this a.m. Heavy rain and electric storm this
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forenoon. Did not see Mrs. Thomas. Found Mr. Chmedlin [sic] at farm on our return.
Louis ear much better. Emma came yesterday to sew. Such a muddy ride home.
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August 8, Thursday
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A very sultry morning. Left Mr. Chmedlin [sic] at farm. We came in to town to prepare for
trip to Yellowstone Park. Papas uncle Robert Dunbar was at house from Ft. McCloud N.
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W. T. Went to Minneapolis found all well there. A very busy day. We finally started at
7.30 p.m. A very hot day.
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August 9, Friday
On our way through stopped at Morehead Dakota. In our party all Gen. Thomas and
family. Col. Orr and wife Mr. Ewing Kirk Brice Mr. Ives Mr. Warren Papa Charlotte and
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myself. We stopped at Larimore was met ther [sic] by Mr. Larimore and taken to see his
immense wheat fields. The day is perfect and has been most enjoyable in every way
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telegram from home. All well there and all very well here. Minot 9.30 p.m.

August 10, Saturday

On Train in Montana. A hot morning very hot day. Telegram from home. All well there
and at Minneapolis. We stayed quite a while at Chinook. Saw several many Indians
there. Quite a good many photos taken of them. We notice many settlers are coming to
this country and so many herds of cattle and sheep are in sight horses too are
numerous. Great Falls. River very low no rain since early spring. Spring beautiful as
ever. Falls not so grand. Town growing. We went in to smelting works. All very tired at
9.15 but well.

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August 11, Sunday
Great Falls, Montana. We arrived here last evening at 3 p.m. This morning, We went out
to the Coal Mine Sam Coolie. Then on to Helena where Mr. Broadwater met us and
took us to see his great new Hotel and immense plunge bath House 330 feet long. On
ride through the Mountains most delightful although very hot day and dusty everything
burned up. Atmosphere filled with smoke from forest fires. We leave here this evening
for Yellowstone Park. Papa and Gen. Thomas do not accompany us. All well here and
at home.

August 12, Monday

Cinnabar, Wyoming. Woke up here, early breakfast. Left for Mammoth Hot Springs at
9.45. Took dinner there. Fine accommodations a Hotel there. Visited some of Springs
admired Minewa Terrace and Spring must. Our whole day was one of delight and

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wonderment. Left at 3.30 for Norris Geysers. Seeing Golden Gate Obsidian Cliff and

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Roaring Mountain on the way arrived at Norris Geyser Basin at 7.30. After very good

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supper went to see Gysers [sic]. Bears were at our Hotel on our return.

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August 13, Tuesday to a
Mammoth Springs. Left Springs at 8 a.m. Lower Geyser at noon dined there.
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Telegraphed Mamie from Mammoth Springs. Passed Gibbons Falls on the way.
Gibbons River a pretty mountain stream. Dinner at Geyser Basin. Saw Old Faithful
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immediately on our arrival. After supper we went to See wonderful Natural formations.
Upper Geyser Basin Old Faithful went off just as we came.
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