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Creator: Wyman, Anne (Southworth)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel

Date: 5 Sep [1882]
Text: Sept 5th 1882 Dear Anne I reced your letter of Aug 31st which day was my 46th Birth day. I was born the last day of the summer of 1836 am 20 years and a few months older than Harry. cant you remember now. I wrote to your Aunt S in Chicago and your father forgot to put it in until tonight so I am afraid you wont get it. Cassie has walked up here & back today in her new shoes. J M Gays folks got home from [Ma...ie?] tonight they were on the water all day there was a jag & they could’nt...
Show moreSept 5th 1882 Dear Anne I reced your letter of Aug 31st which day was my 46th Birth day. I was born the last day of the summer of 1836 am 20 years and a few months older than Harry. cant you remember now. I wrote to your Aunt S in Chicago and your father forgot to put it in until tonight so I am afraid you wont get it. Cassie has walked up here & back today in her new shoes. J M Gays folks got home from [Ma...ie?] tonight they were on the water all day there was a jag & they could’nt get out of the river until 5 o clock this morning. I tell them they are a sort-of-a Jonah [crossed out: I think]. I thought you was to leave [...] the 6th but I think you have got none to much time to visit your friends and call on our relations. I suppose you can make your trip to Alexandria after the girls go back to college but think it would be pleasant for you to travel to New York with them. Do you know if Rebecca will go back. It will be a busy time to visit them in Washington wont it - i e if they are as busy as we generally are. I thought [...] would have said something about those girls being married if it was them. I wrote to [...] but he will probably get the letter tomorrow or next day. I shall look for postals every day now for a while. It is’nt quite two months since you started but it seems longer than any term at school and in about 20 days you will be at home. I suppose you hear from the girls dont you? I want to hear from them. Father hasnt been very well and grandmother is not very well, only a summer complaint. Give my love & best wishes to May and the family. With lots of love Mother Canton Sep 6 Mass Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Normal Sep 8 1882 Illinois Bloomington [...] Recd Sep 8 [...]PM
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Date: 25 Sept [1882]
Text: Sept 25 Dear A Just got your letter. I wrote to you directly & [...] [...ven?] in care of S Y - & after I wrote I thought I would write to Mrs Bodkin. We have had rain since last Wed - a dreadful tempest came up there and turned into a storm & by spells for three days the rain fell in sheets. Brittons dam went thru [...ids?] carrying with it part of the mill then Luther [...] Gurdies Henry Britton started down stream when his dam went but got to Cids only to find that gone &...
Show moreSept 25 Dear A Just got your letter. I wrote to you directly & [...] [...ven?] in care of S Y - & after I wrote I thought I would write to Mrs Bodkin. We have had rain since last Wed - a dreadful tempest came up there and turned into a storm & by spells for three days the rain fell in sheets. Brittons dam went thru [...ids?] carrying with it part of the mill then Luther [...] Gurdies Henry Britton started down stream when his dam went but got to Cids only to find that gone & kept on to L & G to find what broke away but got to old Albert just in time to save that one also F & W and Mr B - I have not heard of any damage in Canton. Yesterday (Sunday) every body for miles about visited the scene. Father is about sick with the cold that is very prevalent about. Julia Kelly, [...innia?] [...y?] (Grandpa Phinnys Tim) dont you remember him Clarence Porters wife Earnest Woodard & others have died since the storm. P was disappointed that you was not coming earlier in the week but never mind you will have a long winter at home. Had a letter from Harry today. It seemed old fashioned to get a letter from both of you. We will soon get a chance to talk lots so I will close now With love to your friends From Your [...] Mother Boston Sep 26 10 AM 82 Mass. Anne C. Southworth Hartford Conn Care Miss [...] Warren If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Stamford Conn. Sep 27 [...]
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Date: 21 Sept [1882]
Text: Dear Anne Wed Eve I have just got your letter [crossed out: but] I think you would not get this if I sent it to Alexandra so I will direct it to [Stemanty?]. We are all well here and are getting anxious to have you at home again. I thought you would be here by the last of the week. I am sorry for your trouble at Washington but suppose all such things will help you in the end I have lots to say to you but as I shall see you so soon I wont write much. With love Mother Boston Stoughton Sep 21...
Show moreDear Anne Wed Eve I have just got your letter [crossed out: but] I think you would not get this if I sent it to Alexandra so I will direct it to [Stemanty?]. We are all well here and are getting anxious to have you at home again. I thought you would be here by the last of the week. I am sorry for your trouble at Washington but suppose all such things will help you in the end I have lots to say to you but as I shall see you so soon I wont write much. With love Mother Boston Stoughton Sep 21 Mass. Anne C. Southworth Care Miss [Stemanty?] Yamakawa New Haven Conn If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass New Haven, Conn. Sep 27 Reach Canton [crossed out: 8.60?] right fifty-five Saturday - of connections miss ten-fifty-five. A.C.S. [...]. [Z?]. [W].
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Date: 25 Nov [1882]
Text: Stoughton Nov 26 Mass. Anne C. Southworth Vassar College Poughkeepsie New If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Poughkeepsie N. Y. Recd Nov 28Nov. 25 Saturday Dear Anne, I send you a pair of the [homeliest?] mittens you ever saw. Mrs. Brown told me they were very stylish etc. and gave me a book ^of patterns to knit them from I was so disgusted with them that I took no comfort in knitting them. They will keep your hands warm a spell I guess &...
Show moreStoughton Nov 26 Mass. Anne C. Southworth Vassar College Poughkeepsie New If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Poughkeepsie N. Y. Recd Nov 28Nov. 25 Saturday Dear Anne, I send you a pair of the [homeliest?] mittens you ever saw. Mrs. Brown told me they were very stylish etc. and gave me a book ^of patterns to knit them from I was so disgusted with them that I took no comfort in knitting them. They will keep your hands warm a spell I guess & then I will knit you some others. Mary Kate wants me to knit a pair for her and wants light blue & pink. knit like your old ones which I think are the warmest & the prettiest ones I have seen. I must knit some wristers and annother year I will try to have such things done in the fall early. [Willie N?] and Cady came Wednesday and returned Thursday. I did not see his wife just saw him for a quarter of an hour. He took your fathers waggon to take the trunks down. Two large trunks for about 30 hours. I hope if you ever go on such a trip you wont be so silly. looked like Lizzie’s “this is all the style etc.” Oh well it made a little more business for the Express & such things keep business lively I suppose The Thompsons have gone to join Overton goes in. The Thompsons owed us 52.00 and lied [crossed out: like] awfully about everything. Lots of folks are failing. Gates of Canton has run away & owed lots. [...] 50.50 Byam 400.00 Your Uncle John has been bit rather hard [crossed out: of] several times of late. Gram is so high that we are kept - short - & such things at this time affect us more than they would if so much money was not needed to carry on [crossed out] business. I have done no sewing am afraid I shall have to call on you to keep when you come home but will try to get it done before you come. I am in a hurry & must close. Good bye for now Mother.
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Text: 1st I saw Mr. Pulsifer he said he went through Mechanicsville on Friday. I suppose you passed each other on the road. I am better but I went to see Hannah about washing She said she gave a boy 5 cents to come & tell me she could’nt come that day and the “d---- rascal did’nt do it.” She asked me if I was awful mad & would’nt let me go until I had shook hands. I have got my flower garden weeded out and am able to look out for potato bugs but they had a good time for a few days as the...
Show more1st I saw Mr. Pulsifer he said he went through Mechanicsville on Friday. I suppose you passed each other on the road. I am better but I went to see Hannah about washing She said she gave a boy 5 cents to come & tell me she could’nt come that day and the “d---- rascal did’nt do it.” She asked me if I was awful mad & would’nt let me go until I had shook hands. I have got my flower garden weeded out and am able to look out for potato bugs but they had a good time for a few days as the vines testify We went to ride with Charlie in the Buggy Sunday night He was afraid of the children with white jackets. [Rector?] has got your saddle. They have got company who have a horse there. Tom left on Saturday He has’nt gone to work for his job wont be ready for a couple of weeks yet. Father had a row with old Jerry Young Williamson however is getting along very well I think I shall be able to go to meet [crossed out: Aun] Grandmother & her sisters by Friday. I think you had better not take all your thin clothes up where [U?]- is you can leave then at your Aunts [crossed out: and] they get so mussed up in a trunk. Mr Burnham is out again riding arround. I got your postal card Tuesday morning.
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Date: 15 May [1882]
Text: PARKERS HAIR BALSAM RESTORES THE YOUTHFUL COLOR & BEAUTY TO GRAY HAIR. OVER What everybody wants is a dressing like PARKER'S HAIR BASALM, that is cleanly, effective and agreeable. MAYER, MERKEL & OTTMANN, LITH. N.Y. PARKER'S HAIR BASALM This economical hair dressing is highly esteemed everywhere for its excellence and superior cleanliness. It Never Fails to Restore the Youthful Color to gray hair, is elegantly perfumed and is warranted to remove dan~ druff and prevent...
Show morePARKERS HAIR BALSAM RESTORES THE YOUTHFUL COLOR & BEAUTY TO GRAY HAIR. OVER What everybody wants is a dressing like PARKER'S HAIR BASALM, that is cleanly, effective and agreeable. MAYER, MERKEL & OTTMANN, LITH. N.Y. PARKER'S HAIR BASALM This economical hair dressing is highly esteemed everywhere for its excellence and superior cleanliness. It Never Fails to Restore the Youthful Color to gray hair, is elegantly perfumed and is warranted to remove dan~ druff and prevent falling of the hair 50c. and $1 sizes, at dealers in drugs. PARKER'S GINGER TONIC Made of Ginger, Buchu and many of the best remedies known, this highly invigorating but never intoxicating medicine cures disorders of the bowels, liver, kidneys, nerves & lungs, & is The Best Cough Cure and Strength Restorer Ever Used. If you have Female Complaints, Wakefulness, Rheuma- tism, Dyspepsia or if you have lost your appetite and are low spirited, or are suffering from age, or any disease use Parker’s Ginger Tonic to-day. It will give you new life and vigor. 50c. and $1 sizes at druggists. Large saving buying dollar size. Send for circular to Hiscox & 0., 163 William Street, N. Y. FLORESTON Its rich and lasting fragrance has made this delightful er fume exceedingly popular. There is nothing_like it. In- sist upon having FLORESTON; on every bottle signature of Hiscox & Co., New York. Druggists or dealers in perfumes can supply you. 25 & 5c. LARGE SAVING BUYING 75c. SIZE. [OVER.] COLOGNE SOLD AT The Store Where You Received This Card. Where you will ﬁnd a full stock of Dry Goods, Groceries, Medi- cines, Fancy Articles, General Merchandise, &c. [OVER.] Write to me immediately about your dress. I [saved?] a [dark?] garnet camels hair over dress & velvet underskirt. It will be a little different from what you usually have & I think [crossed out: that] will be warm for a long time yet. & I know from experience that they are durable.Your old dress is in places badly worn but will make up pretty for all that & will be a nice dress for either of us. I wish I had got more than 2 ½ yds of velvet for it. Write immediately Sarah Stern came here last night. Dont know how long she will stay this time Mary May 15 Dear Anne, I shall go to the village tomorrow to take up your things to send by express. Look at every thing when you take them out for you will find sewing silk earring ribbon & lace packed away I shall mail this letter when I send your things & I shall pay the express [...] clear through. Please send me word as from as see [...]. I had six teachers here on Friday night. They were very pleasant people most of them belonged in Canton there were over 400 set down to dinner & I think they must have jumped the boundaries of Norfolk to considerably to have found so many. The only thing I have to find fault with was that they laughed and giggled until one o’clock and as we can hear from the guest chamber so plainly it was rather disagreeable to me who am used to have the house so quiet. One of the young ladies asked me at breakfast time if [crossed out: of] I heard her trying to hush them up but the other girls thought she made more noise trying to hush them than they did. I am going in to see Mrs Richards to see if they are going to Lake Superior this season if so I hope they will go about the time you want to go so you will have company I hope you haven’t taken off from [Hamil?] during this long cold storm. I will send an advertising card I dont think it is a very nice one but you can do as you wish about sending it to Edith. I wont write you many more letters to [...] shall I? You should see your dress Tuesday look at it to see if it is not stained or anything of the kind before the express man goes or let me know when you get it If [crossed out: any] ^it should get stained [crossed out: s on it] the express will have to pay for it 15 Mass. Anne C. Southworth Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Poughkeepsie Recd May 16 830 AM
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Date: 29 Jul [1882]
Text: Dear Anne When you are out in the woods or fields of Hancock will you gather any fern, grasses or moss such different from ours. I got some when I was out that day. The ferns you can press in a book & bring them home that way. I guess I or your aunts will give you any old book for the purpose. Monday We went to Aunt Almira Jones last evening started after dinner. Grandmother thought she never rode so fast in her life. Etta is married and keeps house in Sharon center. Sarah has got a beau...
Show moreDear Anne When you are out in the woods or fields of Hancock will you gather any fern, grasses or moss such different from ours. I got some when I was out that day. The ferns you can press in a book & bring them home that way. I guess I or your aunts will give you any old book for the purpose. Monday We went to Aunt Almira Jones last evening started after dinner. Grandmother thought she never rode so fast in her life. Etta is married and keeps house in Sharon center. Sarah has got a beau quite a nice looking man about 38 year of age I should judge. I must tell your fathers last [pun?]. tell it to you because it was lost on every body but me & I don’t make a practice of noticing them. Aunt Almira was telling of an old man that died this winter gave each child a house &c “He had lots of money and he died of the pneumonia. Says Father “this new money is too much for the rich old fellows is’nt it.” It was not appreciated July 29 there and I think it is too good to be entirely lost - Thursday. I went to Boston yesterday got some flannil for a dress & a pair of boots for Grandmother R & some things for Grandma S & a [lawn?] dress for Jennie & Olive 6 ¼ cts per yd. Got a camp chair for Cassie & for myself a camp chair & clothes stick. [Willie?] Hodges came home in same train & walked down [crossed out: to the house] with us. [...] wife passed us driving in the Buggy. She smiled & bowed. Willie said that girl cant do a thing not a thing Of course he says folks are’nt to blame for being sick but I should not want to marry a sick girl to start with It’s bad enough to have them get sick as they get older. It amused me to hear him talk & he took a sensible view of it. No news that I think of Haven’t seen the P--. When I hear more from him it will be time for you to write to Miss [...] with lots of postal cards. Love to Aunt S Uncle Frank from MotherCanton Jul Mass Anne C. Southworth 465 W 15 St Chicago Ill Care B. F Ferguson Chicago [...] Jul Carrier
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Date: 29 Jul [1882]
Text: SUPERIOR T§ANSPORTATl0N CO. % ALL agrees @% HEREIN GWEN INCLUDE MEALS BERTI-1_ On Sfeamers unless otherwise noted. ~>>§mTERo0Ms<~« May be secured in advance at the Company's Office upon payment of passage. Children under 12 and over 3 years Ila/f-Fare. STOP-OVER CHECKS Good on any Steamer of this Livne, will be given upon appli- cation to the Clerk on all Forms of Through Excursion Tickets, except to +LAKE MICHIGAN PORTS.<~ .........-............—__».. All inquiries relating...
Show moreSUPERIOR T§ANSPORTATl0N CO. % ALL agrees @% HEREIN GWEN INCLUDE MEALS BERTI-1_ On Sfeamers unless otherwise noted. ~>>§mTERo0Ms<~« May be secured in advance at the Company's Office upon payment of passage. Children under 12 and over 3 years Ila/f-Fare. STOP-OVER CHECKS Good on any Steamer of this Livne, will be given upon appli- cation to the Clerk on all Forms of Through Excursion Tickets, except to +LAKE MICHIGAN PORTS.<~ .........-............—__».. All inquiries relating to Passage, addressed to the Company's Office, 74 MARKET STREET}? CHICAGO. Will receive prompt attention. THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND LAKE TIME TABLE STEAMEIB CITY OF FREMONT GOING NORTH. GOING EAST. Leave Chicago. June 1, 16, 30 ......... ..8 p. July 14, 28 ............. ..8 p. August 11, 25 ......... ..8 p. September 8 .......... p. Leave Milwaukee. June 2, 17 ................ ..a. July 1, 15, 29 ............ .. . August 12, 26 ............ .. . September9 ............ .. . Leave Mackinaw. June 4, 19 ................ ..a. July 3, 17, 31 .............. ..a.. August 14, September 11 .......... ..a. Leave Sault Ste. Marie. June 4. 19 ................ ..p. July 3, 17, August 14, September 11 Leave Marqllette. June 5, 20 ................ ..p. July 4, 18 .................. ..p. August 1, 15, 29 ....... ..p. September 12 .......... ..p. Leave Houghten and Hancock. June 6, 21 ................ .. . July 5, 19 .................. . August 2, 16, . September 13 .......... .. . Leave Ontonagon. June 7, 22 ................ .. . July 6, 20 .................. .. . In August 3, 17, 31 ......... .. . September 14 ............ .. . Leave Bayﬂeld. July 6, 20 .................. ..p. m. p In August 3, Leave Duluth. July 6, 20 .................. ..p. m. August 3, 17 ............. ..p. m. Leave Bayﬁeld. July 6, 20........ August 3, 17 ............. .. . Leave Ontonagon. June 7, 22 ................ .. . July 8, 22 . August 5, 19, . September 14 .......... .. . Leave Hancock and {oug ton. June 8, July 8, 22 .................. ..p. August 5,19..... .m September 1, 15 ........ .. . Leave Marquette. June 9, .. . July 9, . August 6, 20 ............. .. . September 2, 16 ....... .. . Leave Sault Ste. Marie. June 10, 25 ............... ..a.. In. July 10, 24 ................ ..a. In. August 7, 21 ............. ..a. In. September 3, 17 ....... ..a. m. Leave Mackinaw. June 10, 25 ............... ..p. m. July 10, 24 ................ ..p. In. August 7, 21 ............. ..p. In. September 3, 17 ...... ..p. . Leave Milwaukee. June 1.2, 27..... In. July 12, 26 ................ ..a.. In. August 9, 23 .............. ..a In September 5, 19 ....... ..a.: m: Arrive Chicaszo. June 12, 27 ............... ..p. 111. July 12, 26 ................ ..p. m. August 9, 23 ............. ..p. m. September 5, 19.........p. m. SUPERIOR TRANSPORl'ATlON CO. TIME TABLE STEAMEB ’>'ClTY OF DULUTE-1+ GOING NORTH. Leave Chicago. June 6, 20 ............... ..8 p 8 July 5, 18* ............. .. p. In August 1,* 15,* 29.....8 p. September 12 ......... ..8 p. Leave Milwaukee. June 7, 21 ................ .. . July 6, 19 .................. ..a. August 2, 16, 30 ......... ..a.. September 13 ............ .. a.. Leave Mackinaw. June 8. 22 ................ .. . July 7, 20 .................. .. . August 3, 17, . September 14 .......... .. . Leave Sault Ste. Marie. June 9, 23 ................ .. . July 8, 21 ................. .. . August 4, 18 ............. .. . September 1, 15 ....... .. . Leave Marquette- June 10, 24 ............... ..a. In. July 9, 22 .................. ..a,. m. August 5, 19 ............. ..a.. In. September '2, 16 ....... ..a.. 111. Leave Iloughton and ancock. June 11, 111. July 10, 23 ................ ..a. m. August 6, 20 ............ .. a. In. September 3, 17.........a. m. Leave Aslxland. Y August 7, 21 ............. ..a. In. September 4, 18 ....... ..a. m. Leave Bayﬂeld. June 12, 26 ......... .... ..a.. In. July 24. .................... ..a. In. August 7, 21 ............. ..a. In. September 4, 18 ....... ..a. 111. G0! NG EAST. Leave Duluth. June 12, . July 24 ..................... August 7, 21 ............. .. . September 4, Leave Bayﬁeld and Aslnland. June 13, 27 ............... ..a.. In. July 25 .................... .. . August 8, 22 ............. .. . September 5, . Leave Iloug-hton and ancock. June 14, 28 ............ .....a. July 12, 26 ................ ..a.. August 9, 23 ............. ..a. September 6, 20 ....... ..a.. m. Leave Marquette. June 15, 29...... ..p. In. July 13, 27 ................ ..p. In. August 10, 24 ........... ..p. In. September 7, 21 ....... ..p. 111. Leave Sanlt Ste. Marie. June 16, In. July 14, 28. ....... In. August 11, 25 ............ ..a. In. September 8, 22 ....... ..a. 111. Leave Mackinaw. June 16, 30 ............... ..p. In. July 14, 28 ................ ..p. In. August 11, 25 ............ ..p. In. September 8, 22 ....... ..p. m. Leave Milwaukee. June 17 .................. ..p. In. July 1, 15, 29. In. August 12, 26 ............ ..p. In. September 9, 23 ....... ..p. m. Arrive Chicago. June 18 ..................... ..a.. In. July 2, 16, 30 ............. ..a. In. August 13, 27... ......... ..a.. 111-. September 10, 24 ...... ..a. In. On‘ Trips leaving Chicago marked %, Steamer will go via the NORTH SHORE, and will touch Ashland but once, either on the Up or Down Trip. THE LAKE MICHIGAN AND LAKE TIME TABLE STEAMEB ~>JosEPH L. HURD+ GUING NORTH. Leave Chicago. June 9, 23 ............... ..8 p. July 7, 21 ............... ..8 p. August 4, 18 ........... ..8 p. September 1, 15 .... ..8 p. Leave Milwaukee. August 5, 19 ............. ..a: m September 2, . Leave Mackinaw. June 12, 26 ............... ..a.. 111. August 7, 21 ............. ..a: m‘. September 4,18 ....... ..a. 111. Leave Sault Ste. Marie. June’ 12, . . July 10, 24 ........ ...... 111. August 7, 21 ............. m. September 4, 18 ....... m. Leave Marquette. June 13, 27 ............... ..p. In. July 11, 25 ................ ..p. In. August 8, 22 ............. ..p. In. September 5, m. Leave Houghton and Hancock. June 14, 28 ............... ..a. m. July 12, 26 ................ ..a. 111. August 9, 23 ............. ..a. In. September 6, 20 ....... ..a. 111. Leave (Dntonagon. June 15, 29 ............... ..a. m. July 13, 27 ................ ..a. In. August 10, 24 ........... ..a.. In. September 7, 21 ....... ..e. 111. Leave Bayﬁeld. July 13, 27 ................ ..p. 111. August 10, 24 ............ ..p. m. GOING EAST. Leave Duluth. July 13, 27 ................ ..p. In. August 10, In. Leave Bayiield. July 14, 28 ................ ..a. In. August 11, 25 .......... .. a. 111. Leave Ontonagon. June 15, 29 .............. ..a.. m. ' July 15, 29 ................ ..a.. In. August 12, 26 ............ ..a.. m. September 7, 21.........a. 111. Leave lloughton and ~ Iancoek. June 16, 30 ............... ..p. m. July 15, 29 ................ ..p. In. August 12, 26 ............ ..p. In. September 8, 22.........p. 111. Leave Marquette. June 17 ..................... .. . July 1, 16, . August 1:3, 27 ........... .. . September 9, 23 ....... .. . Leave Sault Ste. Marie. August 14, 28 September 10, 2 Leave Mackinaw. June 18 ..................... .. ’. July 2,1731 ............. .. ; August 14, 28 ...... .. . September 10, . Leave Milwaukee. June 20 ..................... ..a. 113. July 4, 19.. . August 2, 16, . 19 August 2, 16, 30 ....... .. . September 12, 26 ...... ..p. In. SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION CO. TIME TABLE STEAMER »>~_1;3_t:_:_E_.‘EeI_JE.€SE‘;»»<« GONG NORTH. GOING EAST. Leave Chicago. June 13, 27 ........ .. July 11,* 25*..... August 8,”? 22* ....... .. September 5, 19..... Leave Milwaukee. June 14, 28 ............... .. . July 12, 26 ................ .. . August 9, 23 ............ .. . September 6, 20 ....... ..a. Leave Mackinaw. June 15, 29 .............. ..p. July 13, . August 10, 24-..... ..p. September 7, 21 ....... ..p. Leave Sault Ste. Marie. June 16, 30 ............... ..a. July 14, 28 ................ ..a. August 11, 25 ............ ..a. September 8, 22 ....... ..a. Leave Marquette. June 1'! ..................... ..a. July ‘*1, 15, 29 ............ ..a. August 12, 26 ............ ..a. September 9, 23 ....... ..a. Leavelloughton and zmeock. - June 18 .................... .. a. July 2, 16, 30 ............. ..a.. August 13, 27 ............ ..a,. September 10, 24 ..... .. 12.. Leave Aslnland. June 19 ............. .. ..a.. July 3,17, August 14-, 28 ............ ..a. September 11, 25 ...... ..a. Leave Bayﬁeld. June 19 ..................... ..a.. July 3, 17, 31 ............ ..a. August 14-, 28......,._......a.. September 11, 25 ...... ..a. Leave Duluth. June 19 .................... ..p. July 3, 17, 31 ............ ..p. August 14, 28 ............ ..p. September 11, 25 ...... ..p. Leave Bnyﬁeld and Ashland. June 20 ................... ..a. July 4, 18 .................. ..a,. August 1, 15, 29...........a. September 12, 26 ...... ..a. Leave Houghton and ancock. June 21 ..................... ..a. In July 5, 19 .................. ..a. In. August 2, 16, 30 ......... ..a. In. September 13, 27 ...... ..a. m. Leave Marquette. June 22 ..................... ..p. July 6, August 3, 17, 31 ......... ..p. September 14, 28 ...... ..p. 111 Leave Sault Ste. Max-iv. June 23 ..................... ..e. In July 7, 21 ........... In August 4, 18 ............. ..a 1321 September 1, 15, 29.....a. In Leave Mackinaw. June 23 ................... July 7, 21 .................. ..p. August 4-, 18 ............. ..p. In September 1, 15, 29.....p. Leave Milwaukee. June 24 ...................... ..p. July 8, 22 .................. ..p. August 5, 19 .............. ..p. In September 2, 16, 30.....p. Arrive Chicago. June25.......................a.. . July 9, 23 ................ ..a. In. August 6, 20 ............. ..a. 111. Sept. 3, 17 and Oct. 1..a,. In. On Trips leaving Chicago nmrlzed 9*, Steamer will go via the NORTH SHORE, and will touch A.shlancl but once. either on me Up or Down Trip. 16 THE L. M. 8c L. S. TRANSPQRTATION CO. TABLE OF DISTANCES. MILES. Chicago to Milivaukee .... ............ .. Milwaukee to Port Washington .... .. 24 Port Washington to Sheboygan..... ‘27 Sheboygan to Manitowoc ............ .. 25 Manitowoc to MackinaW..... .......... .. 213 Mackinaw to Detour .................... .. 36 Detour to Sault Ste. Marie ............ .. 50 Sault Ste. Marie to Grand Island... 185 Grand Island to Marquette .......... .. 38 Marquette to L’Anse .................. .. 75 L’Anse to Portage Lake . . . . . . . . . .. 24 Portage Lake to Eagle Harbor ...... .. 65 Eagle Harbor to Eagle River ......... .. 10 Eagle River to Ontonagon ............ .. 60 867 Ontonagon to Ashland......,..., ..... .. 75 Ashland to Bayﬁeld .... .. . ............. .. 15 957 Bayﬁeld to Duluth ...................... .. 88 1,045 Duluth to Fort William ............... .. 175 1,220 Ft. William to Pr. Arthur’s Landing 7 1,227 List of Passenger Agents on the Routes. Leopold & Austrian ............................... ..Milwaukee, Wis. J. M. Bostwick .............................. ..Pt. Washington, Wis. Christ Eckhardt .................................... ..Sheboygan, Wis. Truman & Cooper ................................. ..ManitoWoc, Wis. J as. Bennett .......................................... ..MackinaW, Mich. W. Chandler ...................... ...... ..Sault ‘Ste. 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Date: 22 Jul [1882]
Text: July 22 Dear Anne When you go from Chicago to see [Harry?] I want you to get him some peaches about as many as you think he can eat before they spoil. Do not get those large nice looking ones that never ripen but I think you can pick out some I should think 1.00 ought to buy enough but you can judge I think. Mr. Pulsifer has annother job for you out to Columbus Ohio to teach English branches in some big school 1000. per annum said they wanted his wifes sister but she cant go because dont want...
Show moreJuly 22 Dear Anne When you go from Chicago to see [Harry?] I want you to get him some peaches about as many as you think he can eat before they spoil. Do not get those large nice looking ones that never ripen but I think you can pick out some I should think 1.00 ought to buy enough but you can judge I think. Mr. Pulsifer has annother job for you out to Columbus Ohio to teach English branches in some big school 1000. per annum said they wanted his wifes sister but she cant go because dont want to go so far west & because she is to open a school in Auburndale etc. but they know you could take the place &c. Your father says once a teacher and always a teacher If you wanted a place you could’nt find one to suit & now you dont want one plenty offer. I looked for a postal from you tonight (Wednesday) but did not get any. Shall have one in the morning I am sure. Sent a letter to Mechanicsville and one to Seneca Falls. Took me plenty of postal cards I wont trouble you to write much for you can tell me all when you get home but [crossed out: two or] three ^or four postals a week wont be much trouble to you & every day seems a month till I hear. I went to Canton today & got your silk. Will send some in the letters I [direct?] to Chicago. I imagine you leave Thursday for Seneca Falls. & on Sat shall look for another postal from there. Sat I must close this letter now or you will hardly get it at Jackson. Got your postal [crossed out: from] ^written at Eva’s on Thursday night. Shall look for plenty of postal cards I wont trouble you to write much for you can tell me all when you get home but [crossed out: two or] three ^or four postals a week wont be much trouble to you & every day seems a month till I hear. I went to Canton today & got your silk. Will send some in the letters I [direct?] to Chicago. I imagine you leave Thursday for Seneca Falls. & on Sat shall look for another postal from there. Sat I must close this letter now or you will hardly get it at Jackson. Got your postal [crossed out: from] ^written at Eva’s on Thursday night. Shall look for --- annother tonight. With love Mother Wrote to you care of Lilly White at Senica Falls. Stoughton Mass. Jul 22 Anne C. Southworth 702 Francis St Jackson Mich Care C. R. RussellIf not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C Southworth Stoughton MassCarrier Jul 24 [5?]AM
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Date: 15 Jul [1882]
Text: [she?] would come here but think she may [crossed out: Your aunt will bring [Bryan?] with her when she comes. I had a letter from Aunt L today. She said she got a neck tie from Malzena she supposes it looks so [...tchey?] She knew well enough where it came from & did it on purpose to hurt my feeling, as she was always hitting [Cassie?] when she was there. If it had been from Malzena she would not have mentioned it to me and I dont think it becomes her to speak just like that about a...
Show more[she?] would come here but think she may [crossed out: Your aunt will bring [Bryan?] with her when she comes. I had a letter from Aunt L today. She said she got a neck tie from Malzena she supposes it looks so [...tchey?] She knew well enough where it came from & did it on purpose to hurt my feeling, as she was always hitting [Cassie?] when she was there. If it had been from Malzena she would not have mentioned it to me and I dont think it becomes her to speak just like that about a present from a poor girl like Malzena. You left your tie at home I will send it in the Sentinel. Dont you think that about the dresses of the ladies awful silly. Lots of them were old dresses you know. This day (Sunday) is dreadfully lonesome it is a dull day & no one has been here. Ella [...] Father is very sick just like his brother [Deming?]. I haven’t seen Etta since you went she dont go to school. I believe I told you that in the other letter. With love [N...h….?] Canton Jul 16 Mass. Miss Anne C. Southworth Care Miss Lily Wh Seneca Falls New York If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Seneca Falls N. Y.
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Date: 14 Jul [1882]
Text: July 14 6 o’clock Dear A. I have nt been lonesome a bit. John’s wife [crossed out: called] came at 8 o’clock this morning & stayed until about eleven. Her sister is sick & her mother is with her & as she has a green girl she cant leave long. ^ so could we - come before or stay long this time Was disappointed at not seeing you suppose her visit was mostly to you. This afternoon Nattie Draper her mother and Ella McElroys sister [with?] 2 children & little Joe were here all the...
Show moreJuly 14 6 o’clock Dear A. I have nt been lonesome a bit. John’s wife [crossed out: called] came at 8 o’clock this morning & stayed until about eleven. Her sister is sick & her mother is with her & as she has a green girl she cant leave long. ^ so could we - come before or stay long this time Was disappointed at not seeing you suppose her visit was mostly to you. This afternoon Nattie Draper her mother and Ella McElroys sister [with?] 2 children & little Joe were here all the afternoon, just too talk and see you. Your father wonders if they think you are going to stay at home all summer says you ought to have gone two weeks ago for fear. you wont have time to stay with [...arry?]. Sat. Your book came this morning one I will put up in your room one I will send to Aunt [...] one to her Pulsifer and one I will lend, there were 5 came You will leave one with [...arry?] and then there is still another. Old Jerry is arround again. My back is better nights & worse mornings which makes me think it is the bed so I wont make it up again until I have the mattress on. Miss Beaumont asked me if you started for the west yesterday morning & says I am brave to have both my children so far away which makes me feel as tho. I did ‘nt feel badly enough about your going. I do feel lonesome for you and wish the time were here when you were back again but I dont know what I ought to do about it. Keep you at home or sit & cry I suppose if I did not keep so busy always I should have more time to feel bad - as it is I am glad you could go. Of course there is no news yet. Will write to Jackson next -- My love to your schoolmate Mother Anne C. Southworth Care of John Monroe Elbridge Onondaga Co New YorIf not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass
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Date: 31 Jan [1882]
Text: Jan. 31 Tuesday Dear Anne I wrote to you last week perhaps Father did not put it in so soon as he ought but I guess you have got it by this time if not please drop me a postal & I’ll try to remember what I wrote. I went into B - on Saturday got your worsted which I will send with this. I got you 2 sun flowers but could get no pansies. You are not at College to make patchwork [on?] that [will?] [rack?]. I have got a lot of silk ^thread but I will not send it for you may not want it. Etta...
Show moreJan. 31 Tuesday Dear Anne I wrote to you last week perhaps Father did not put it in so soon as he ought but I guess you have got it by this time if not please drop me a postal & I’ll try to remember what I wrote. I went into B - on Saturday got your worsted which I will send with this. I got you 2 sun flowers but could get no pansies. You are not at College to make patchwork [on?] that [will?] [rack?]. I have got a lot of silk ^thread but I will not send it for you may not want it. Etta is still here. She is very good when alone with us but when her mother was here Sat & Sun I wanted to have the privilege of spanking her she was so disagreeable. She cried 3 days. once with tooth ache & I had it out & the next morning with the gum ache but she had to go to school the 3.d morning said her stomach ached & I told her she couldn’t get rid of school any way. She did’nt trouble me any more & now she likes to go. I will send the book by this mail. I sent in that last letter a few postage stamps. I willcommence those dark red curtains today. I will read into the first one the foregone conclusion one of Nowels and in the other one of the Waverly’s. I have read aloud to [...] the 10 years in the life of Princess Slam Slam [sp: Salm-Salm] - she was in the war of the rebellion and in the late Mexican war her husband was prisoner with Maxmillian and he was killed in the franco prussian war. It is quite interesting but I dont believe everything she writes. I shall read the Century magizine aloud. We cant find out who sent it. Your Aunt I wrote from Washington she was in court the last day of the “celebrated” trial & had a seat near the prisoner. Please drop me a postal billing me if you [rec.]? This & the other letter & also the book & the bundle. With love Mother The bundle contains medium worsted & sunflowers Mr Luckers eyes are so bad he is almost blind. I can get for you that book of Mark Twains if you have not already got it or one to take its place. Stoughton Jan 31 Mass. Anne C. Southworth Vassar College Poughkeepsie New York If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Poughkeepsie N. Y. Recd Feb
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Date: 8 Dec [1882]
Text: Dec. 8 Wed Dear Anne, I got your letter last evening & your misselany this morning I am very busy just now at finishing house cleaning I hope to get through tomorrow Mrs Seelie was burried last Sunday. I cant realize it and I am sure we shall miss her very much shall we not? Did you have a card from Brockton. Mr and Mrs Dean Southworth Addie Gifford I was very much surprised altho I knew he was getting a chamber set. [B...y?] a chamber set & live at home style About the new dress. I...
Show moreDec. 8 Wed Dear Anne, I got your letter last evening & your misselany this morning I am very busy just now at finishing house cleaning I hope to get through tomorrow Mrs Seelie was burried last Sunday. I cant realize it and I am sure we shall miss her very much shall we not? Did you have a card from Brockton. Mr and Mrs Dean Southworth Addie Gifford I was very much surprised altho I knew he was getting a chamber set. [B...y?] a chamber set & live at home style About the new dress. I went to Boston to buy for myself a dress to wear for second. a warm one to go below [crossed out: my black[...clo…?] & my] the two dresses I had out there you know. I was intending to get a dark maroon but after I got in I changed my mind. I thought I would let you have the new one & I would use yours i e if you would like to do so. (I expect Sarah Stern to help me & want to do it before she is called to Westboro). I like those maroons trimmed with velvet in plush. I like a velvet under skirt pretty well they are easy to make, & altho they were all the style of last season they are making them very much this. Plush is rather high yet for any but the “utterly utter” being from 2 50 for a very poor quality up to 8 50 for any thing we should want tho 3 50 or 4 00 will buy a very fair quality. I have been fretting some about next week. Sarah will be here & your father will be on jury & I should be obliged to be at the store. Every thing always comes at once. Sara has rented by Spring she will be glad to get back at her own house I think I had a letter from Laura S- she declines my invitation but I think she had better come out here for a few days Dont you? Well I will close now. Oh by the way the train dont stop but there is a train leaves Boston at about 6. A M 6.20 I think which you can take & I will meet you in Canton about 7 AM so you will not be very late home. Have you tickets. I send one if you need two I will send annother next week. I suppose you have money enough to get home havent you I will send this time but next week you will get postals only Mother Boston Dec 8 5 PM Mass. Anne C. Southworth Vassar College Poughkeepsie N York If not delivered within 10 days, to be returned to Mary C. Southworth Stoughton Mass Poughkeepsie Recd Dec 9 130 AM
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Date: 1 Aug [1882]
Text: 1882 Tuesday Aug. (1) Dear Anne I got your postal from C- last night I sent the time table, a few days ago Suppose you have reced it before this. I think [crossed out: you the] ^one boat starts the 5th of any [boat?] if I were in your place I should hasten or delay your time of starting to go with Miss Cushing the main object is this. On those boats you are liable to have a room mate especially at this time of year and it would be much better to have one whom you know is respectable. Did you...
Show more1882 Tuesday Aug. (1) Dear Anne I got your postal from C- last night I sent the time table, a few days ago Suppose you have reced it before this. I think [crossed out: you the] ^one boat starts the 5th of any [boat?] if I were in your place I should hasten or delay your time of starting to go with Miss Cushing the main object is this. On those boats you are liable to have a room mate especially at this time of year and it would be much better to have one whom you know is respectable. Did you have to pay trunk storage? Your [trip?] ticket will be 15 00 ^each way that includes your food & c. You wil have a little cash coming in from [U?] I suppose tho you need not ask for it. He always pays for his instruments & c but he should be [take?] nothing for. You will need very little money up there. You can buy a round ticket for 28 00 but may be you wont want to come home that way & may be they are only good for one particular boat I think however they are good for the season. You will get this about the time you are thinking of starting I suppose. I enjoyed your letter from the falls or rather about the falls immensely. Cassie is going to Boston today to get her shoes &c. Father has gone. Mary Hohn is still at Hull. Every body is well I believe. About your clothes you wont want your lavender muslin your gingham & only one of those old woolen dresses all that [much?] [gear?] in fact you might leave considerable at your aunts I think & they would be iin better shape than in your trunk. Much love Mother #4771. V WW Jain». , ,2“, . if \ K ‘.T ‘ ‘*9 .4" \ \ ’ »::5-., 5. Boston Mass. Aug 1 3 PM 1882 Miss Anne C. Southworth 465 W 15th St Chicago IllChicago Ill. Carrier Aug [8?] 9AM
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 18 May 1908
Text: [Cranford?] Wed. May 18th 1908? Dear William; - We received your letter Monday in Poughkeepsie before I left and it was afine letter and very cute. Grace could not get the [Motor?] Boys overland but I will.look for it tomorrow in New York. Your fishing episode, rather boating episode down on the flats was very funny. Aunty wrote about it - how your boat and yourself went to the bottom. However I think it fine for you to experiment even if you are not successful at first -and so you caught a...
Show more[Cranford?] Wed. May 18th 1908? Dear William; - We received your letter Monday in Poughkeepsie before I left and it was afine letter and very cute. Grace could not get the [Motor?] Boys overland but I will.look for it tomorrow in New York. Your fishing episode, rather boating episode down on the flats was very funny. Aunty wrote about it - how your boat and yourself went to the bottom. However I think it fine for you to experiment even if you are not successful at first -and so you caught a real live fish that didn't get away! Yesterday was Willie's 15th birthday. Willie is a dear boy. He has a little garden all his own where he planted radishes, lettuce etc. and he guards it carefully lest something happen to it. Larry, Ella's dog, is much cuter than he was last year, when I was here. They play with them all the time, even Cousin Ed, Ella's father, feeds him at the table if he begs or "speaks" for it. All the apple trees in bloom although [...], they are all [thin?] here. The lilacs are out and the snowballs are nearly in bloom - With love, Margaret.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 17 March 1911
Text: 1911? Friday [...]. Mar. 17th St Patricks Dearest mother; - I just remembered this is St. Patrick’s - The storm Wednesday was not local - we had it too - the cold still asts. The gale of 60 miles an hour ceased with last night’s sundown - Your coat which is very good looking - with underware etc- came yesterday, also Daddy’s apparel which quite pleases him. Grandmother says she hasn’t written you for she expected you home last Sat. night - your [...] alloted time, and has not [known?] since...
Show more1911? Friday [...]. Mar. 17th St Patricks Dearest mother; - I just remembered this is St. Patrick’s - The storm Wednesday was not local - we had it too - the cold still asts. The gale of 60 miles an hour ceased with last night’s sundown - Your coat which is very good looking - with underware etc- came yesterday, also Daddy’s apparel which quite pleases him. Grandmother says she hasn’t written you for she expected you home last Sat. night - your [...] alloted time, and has not [known?] since what your address was. She has been looking daily for your needles for her by express! There is a [...ss?]- supper at the church tonight which as Mrs. Beginty is here, is the most strenuous exercise for me for the day. We had a letter from you yesterday and [m…?] [...e?] this A. M. Grace writes that Isabelle is not any better - I was terribly sorry to hear it - Have just as good a time, just as long [crossed out: a time], as you possibly can! We are getting on famously and hope you will wait till Grace comes. With best love, M’g’t -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: n.d.
Text: 1908? Pokeepsie - Tuesday P.M. Dear parents; - My pen is at Cary’s and Grace is using hers here in art class. Pitcher is lecturing - talking thru his nose - Grace has told all the doings, I believe. This morning, I played tennis with Mabel - Went to History and Chem- with Grace. At the close of Hist - one of the girls fainted She was nervously broken down and tired and had not been to see a doctor. Grace and another girl started for water and the doctor arrived soon - Have seen most of the...
Show more1908? Pokeepsie - Tuesday P.M. Dear parents; - My pen is at Cary’s and Grace is using hers here in art class. Pitcher is lecturing - talking thru his nose - Grace has told all the doings, I believe. This morning, I played tennis with Mabel - Went to History and Chem- with Grace. At the close of Hist - one of the girls fainted She was nervously broken down and tired and had not been to see a doctor. Grace and another girl started for water and the doctor arrived soon - Have seen most of the girls I knew best and they have all been dear - It is so hot, and green here - I did think I might feel sort of queer going to N.Y. in my winter suit and it will be a week later than I planned to go, so we looked here and found a stunning suit - greenish, grayish, blueish do you get the color?! It was a $35.00 suit but they let us have it for $30.00 including repairs because they are having a sale of suits this week - They said it was an advance model - It’s a beauty - I also purchased a petticoat - The place is Greenes. They used to have a shop on Mill St. and made nothing but tailored garment. Now they are on Main St. and sell ready made garments - Your candy and case were lusious, momie - Lovingly, M’g’t -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: n.d.
Text: 1908? En route to N.Y. Monday-. 1.37 P.M. Dear parents!- Dad’s letter, Wm’s and one from Harry arrived this A. M. All were very good. The kids are all teasing me to stay to commencement, but I don’t really believe I will. Sat. P.M. I went to the matinee, “The Witching Hour” with Mab, and a couple of Freshmen. The play was great, [s...e?], the seating also. This writing is somewhat giggly [sp: jiggly?], but I want to mail it at the Grand Central. Then after the play we went to Lucille’s for...
Show more1908? En route to N.Y. Monday-. 1.37 P.M. Dear parents!- Dad’s letter, Wm’s and one from Harry arrived this A. M. All were very good. The kids are all teasing me to stay to commencement, but I don’t really believe I will. Sat. P.M. I went to the matinee, “The Witching Hour” with Mab, and a couple of Freshmen. The play was great, [s...e?], the seating also. This writing is somewhat giggly [sp: jiggly?], but I want to mail it at the Grand Central. Then after the play we went to Lucille’s for ice cream. We were to meet Grace there but missed connections. I went to dinner with one of the freshmen and in the evening was Hall Play. Most everyone thot it not very good. It was “As you like it.” Will tell more ab’t it later. Yesterday Lyman Abbott preached and it ^was lovely of course. Last night Juliet, Grace and I had supper at Cary’s. I slept with Grace in her room. This noon Laxie, Mabel & I had lunch at the inn before my departure - And I will not endeavor to write more now. Lovingly, M’g’t. I could not get “Motor Boys Overland,” tell Wm, but I will endeavor to get it in N.Y.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 9 May 1907
Text: Sat. A.M. May 9, ‘08- Dear parents; - We purchased some paper when down town yesterday but it has not come yet so I use this. I stayed here last night in G’s room.Mabel McCullum’s room mate has left college and she offered her bed any time. The choral club concert was last night. They did nothing extra, but they haven’t the best voices in college in it. The best voices are in the choir, - it takes too much time to belong to both. The college orchestra did fine tho. Mr. Nichols the soloist was...
Show moreSat. A.M. May 9, ‘08- Dear parents; - We purchased some paper when down town yesterday but it has not come yet so I use this. I stayed here last night in G’s room.Mabel McCullum’s room mate has left college and she offered her bed any time. The choral club concert was last night. They did nothing extra, but they haven’t the best voices in college in it. The best voices are in the choir, - it takes too much time to belong to both. The college orchestra did fine tho. Mr. Nichols the soloist was good at first, but before he got thru the evening, he [flated?] [sp:flatted?], most of the time. The accompanist was great. She has taken Miss Wm’s place, sort of Prof Gow’s assistant, only she doesn’t play the organ. Grace is to play at another student’s recital next Wed. We got a cunning little letter from Esther Polly this A.M. all the nicer because her mother didn't correct it. Grace wants some “[sponduli?]”. Gee, mine’s most gone too, for “what with” (As Mrs. Yale says) my new jumper, [opr?]. gloves, paying G’s April bills etc I am most on my last dollar. Field meet was to be this A.M. at 8.30,but as it rained most all night, it has been postponed until this P.M. at 2. We wanted to take Harry to the guest’s table in Main for dinner, but as the seats were all signed for we will go to the inn. Lots of girls take their men to guest table. No letter from home, but remembered Mom & Wm were going to Valley Farm. We at last remembered to ship off that dickey. There are many visitors for over field day. Aunt L. was here a [crossed out: week] year ^ago. Della asked me last night if I remembered about it. Mr. Harris was along too. Mom. have purchased your desired envelopes etc, Lovingly, M’gt -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 8 May 1907
Text: Friday P.M. May 8 1907 Dear parents; - Don’t know whether G. has written today or no. She is at Latin and I can’t ask her that question or where her writing paper is, but I think it’s gone. Ella wrote yesterday she could come today. But Minnie wrote today that Ella was not able to come this week. Tonight is Soph tree ceremonies. The Sophs choose a tree, secretly, practice secretly then have their ceremonies some night. They always pretend that the ceremonies ^are to be kept secret, but if no...
Show moreFriday P.M. May 8 1907 Dear parents; - Don’t know whether G. has written today or no. She is at Latin and I can’t ask her that question or where her writing paper is, but I think it’s gone. Ella wrote yesterday she could come today. But Minnie wrote today that Ella was not able to come this week. Tonight is Soph tree ceremonies. The Sophs choose a tree, secretly, practice secretly then have their ceremonies some night. They always pretend that the ceremonies ^are to be kept secret, but if no one attended then the Sophs would like it. Harry is coming tomorrow P.M. Sat., and going on on the sleeper. He wrote that perhaps Fred couldn’t stop as he had got to do some buying - perhaps one more pattern to be added to Ashley’s spring goods!) Tomorrow A.M. is field [meet?] if it doesn’t rain - gee! it poured bucket-fulls all day yesterday and looks threatening now. Mom wanted to know if Fred W. came that ^A.M. We didn’t see him get on. He got on at Potsdam. “Swaine” honored me with her presence here in G’s room last night for one hour’s communing with Ovid! Miss Orvis is informing me concerning [Fr?]. history. She is teaching that course (my course - French I) in college now I think. Anyway she knows it all and if I don’t know it when she gets thru with it, it won’t be her fault. She charges students rates $.75 an hr. I think she is taking some Junior work in college, also. I am not going to take vocal, I don’t believe, - I can’t get a piano to practice on, easily - and I am too busy otherwise. I have had 2 lessons in each Fr. & Lat. since Wed, There is a lady at Cary’s (!) who has been here all the yr. with her daughter who is a freshman, and she expects to stay during all four yrs. They go home only [crossed out] in Summer. They live in Colorado. [Horn?] is their name. So the soprano got the job! Am glad [...] gave Miss [Neff?] a recommend. unasked for. Get rid [crossed out: e] of your boil quick, mom. Suppose you’re at Grandpa’s today - [...o?] Benjamin heiress! Geo. Bourney good looking! He must have changed considerably since I saw him. It’s [crossed out: all) O.K. to send the letters to [...]. Lovingly, M’g’t -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 7 May [1908]
Text: Friday P.M. May 7th 1908? Dear parents; - I am ordered to write as G. is busy studying for her art [...]. Certainly Pokeepsie is three weeks ahead of St. Law. Co. Grass as green as ^in June and trees way out. I like Juliet better than I expected to. Reached here before five this A.M. but the wait did not seem long till seven. Got here at 7 and woke G. up. [Mr?]. Ellsworth was on train as far as Philadelphia and was real nice. Went in to talk to Miss Robinson whom I knew was on the train and...
Show moreFriday P.M. May 7th 1908? Dear parents; - I am ordered to write as G. is busy studying for her art [...]. Certainly Pokeepsie is three weeks ahead of St. Law. Co. Grass as green as ^in June and trees way out. I like Juliet better than I expected to. Reached here before five this A.M. but the wait did not seem long till seven. Got here at 7 and woke G. up. [Mr?]. Ellsworth was on train as far as Philadelphia and was real nice. Went in to talk to Miss Robinson whom I knew was on the train and found Miss Root, the missionary, with her. Went to all G’s classes with her this morning - English, Chemistry and Ear Training. Clara and Mary come at 5 this P.M. - Tree ceremonies tonight and field day to-morrow. Grace was real dissappointed that Mother did not come. She sort of expected her this A.M. even tho she wrote she was not coming. Mother, don’t work too hard. Hope the vacuum cleaners come while Mrs. McKenty is there. Lovingly, Margaret.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 5 May 1907
Text: Tues. P.M. May 5- 1907 Dear popie and momie; - “I’m in Latin class now writing with one hand and keeping my eye on Miss S- with the other”!! as says Grace- It’s [crossed out: love] lovely here - so green, the ^leaves are most all out. The trees looked as bare as at home until we struck Albany - Could not get a chain at [crossed out: Alban] Utica as all the Masons in the state were bound for N.Y. G’s car was a little late; I met her at the trolley line, added that line to her letter - I am at...
Show moreTues. P.M. May 5- 1907 Dear popie and momie; - “I’m in Latin class now writing with one hand and keeping my eye on Miss S- with the other”!! as says Grace- It’s [crossed out: love] lovely here - so green, the ^leaves are most all out. The trees looked as bare as at home until we struck Albany - Could not get a chain at [crossed out: Alban] Utica as all the Masons in the state were bound for N.Y. G’s car was a little late; I met her at the trolley line, added that line to her letter - I am at Cary’s, mom - I think it’s not the same Cary’s as you were for it’s not such a bad place - My trunk came this A.M. All O.K. I begin with Swaine tomorrow A.M. I went to see Prof. Bracq this A.M. The woman he recommended, cannot tell me until tonight whether she can have me or no. Have not seen Dr. Griggs abt music. Have seen Allene and Marion [M?]. Drawing rooms for freshmen today. We have a fine room in Main on 2nd floor, I hope. It’s warm enough to wear no wraps - Haven’t over succeeded in neatness in carrying out my purpose. ^of writing in Latin class. Grace is longer used to it, I haven’t learned how yet. Lovingly, M’g’t’ -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 28 May 1908
Text: 1908 Cranford May 28th 9 A.M. Friday 1908? Dearest parents; - A real nice day after such a horrid one yesterday. New Jersey certainly does have dreadful dreary days. It isn’t any wonder Ella looses here. She doesn’t feel that she has lost nor does she look it. Possibly she won’t loose any more. We are going to Summit this afternoon to see Marion but will return before dinner. Either I am getting used to it or else the family refrain - but anyway their squelching habit has somewhat abated. ...
Show more1908 Cranford May 28th 9 A.M. Friday 1908? Dearest parents; - A real nice day after such a horrid one yesterday. New Jersey certainly does have dreadful dreary days. It isn’t any wonder Ella looses here. She doesn’t feel that she has lost nor does she look it. Possibly she won’t loose any more. We are going to Summit this afternoon to see Marion but will return before dinner. Either I am getting used to it or else the family refrain - but anyway their squelching habit has somewhat abated. (Scratch wood!) [Crossed out] Tell Aunt Louise so, and tell her they sit together down stairs more than ever before. They sure have been nice to me. (Scratch wood!) However Ella doesn’t take her milk and emulsion as well as in Norwood - Minnie keeps at her all the time. I think she knows Minnie will remind her of it, (Ella says so herself), and so doesn’t bother much herself, altho she takes much better care of herself than last year when I was here. Lassie seems to stir up the family, also Frank. They have not been here much, and when Frank is around he is quite still - Lovingly, Margaret - How is grandmother’s cold?
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 27 May 1908
Text: Cranford [11?] Thurs. A.M. May 27th 1908? Dear parents; - A horrid, beastly, drizzly, rainy day, - no Brooklyn, Summit or anything else. Yesterday morning Cousin Ed took Cousin Minnie, Ella, and me on a three and one half hour ride into the country around Cranford - a perfectly georgious [sp:gorgeous?] ride. He tries to stay out all he can while on his vacation, so in the afternoon he and Willie walked 10 miles, but he was done [...] by night. He is aging some. He does not walk as spritly as...
Show moreCranford [11?] Thurs. A.M. May 27th 1908? Dear parents; - A horrid, beastly, drizzly, rainy day, - no Brooklyn, Summit or anything else. Yesterday morning Cousin Ed took Cousin Minnie, Ella, and me on a three and one half hour ride into the country around Cranford - a perfectly georgious [sp:gorgeous?] ride. He tries to stay out all he can while on his vacation, so in the afternoon he and Willie walked 10 miles, but he was done [...] by night. He is aging some. He does not walk as spritly as of yore. Lassie was home for over night. In the P.M. yesterday we went to the card club. I expected to have a dull time, but not so, - I quite enjoyed myself. It was bridge, of course. Grace has sent your Mon. ^letter on to me. I wish the suit were right. They are all lovely to me here. All for now- Margaret.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 26 May 1908
Text: Tues. P.M. 2.30 May 26, ‘08 Dear parents; - My pen is dry, G. is using hers, I have on my good white dress, as we are going to dinner with Grace Boyce tonight so I use pencil. My! It’s hot hot hot! The Seniors have a boat ride tonight - G. is to play at chapel, I am going to hear her, as I have no lesson - Sunday at dinner with Mabel, we met a girl, a freshman whose father is a Lutheran minister ^in Buffalo and knows Wm Hunton - thru Mr. Hunton this girl knew Rachel - I remember Rachel wrote...
Show moreTues. P.M. 2.30 May 26, ‘08 Dear parents; - My pen is dry, G. is using hers, I have on my good white dress, as we are going to dinner with Grace Boyce tonight so I use pencil. My! It’s hot hot hot! The Seniors have a boat ride tonight - G. is to play at chapel, I am going to hear her, as I have no lesson - Sunday at dinner with Mabel, we met a girl, a freshman whose father is a Lutheran minister ^in Buffalo and knows Wm Hunton - thru Mr. Hunton this girl knew Rachel - I remember Rachel wrote us if we knew her last year, but she wasn’t here. Am in Latin class now! Lovingly, M’g’t -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 26 May 1908
Text: Cranford - May 26th 8 Wed - A. M. 1908? Dearest parents; - Cousin Ed was over at Brooklyn yesterday and brot me over Mama’s letter written a week ago today. It sure was a clever one. I read it to Ella and it amused her immensely. I had written them but I guess they had not read my letter. Yesterday Ella and I went up to a couple of the girls’ house - Thersa’s and Louise’s We played bridge to practice for the club which is to meet there this P.M. I don’t know whether we will go or not as...
Show moreCranford - May 26th 8 Wed - A. M. 1908? Dearest parents; - Cousin Ed was over at Brooklyn yesterday and brot me over Mama’s letter written a week ago today. It sure was a clever one. I read it to Ella and it amused her immensely. I had written them but I guess they had not read my letter. Yesterday Ella and I went up to a couple of the girls’ house - Thersa’s and Louise’s We played bridge to practice for the club which is to meet there this P.M. I don’t know whether we will go or not as Cousin Ed, Minnie, Ella & Jane going for a drive this A.M. at his suggestion. He is taking part of his vacation now. Last night Helen Sharp, Frank’s former beloved, and a couple of fellows were here. Helen and her three admirers (Frank for the 3rd) almost killed the rest of us, it was so funny. Will tell ab’t it later. I am crazy, daddy, over the idea of you and mother seeing the Pacific Coast this summer. I am so glad Mr. Kinsman inspired you to go! [L...ia’s?] remarks were clever - Larry, the dog, is sick. He, like most dogs, has been indulging in those things which he should not, and consequently has had to have a good no. of baths, causing his present state of illness. Lovingly, Margaret.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 25 May 1908
Text: May 25, 1908- Monday. Dear parents; - I am at Cary’s writing for dinner (at noon): My pen is dry so I use pencil. Papa’s letter came this A.M. Also the Round Robin. G. wrote Sat. didn’t she? That night the Juniors gave the Seniors a boat ride. The Juniors impersonated (if that’s the word) “The Doll’s House” on the boat and they said it was great. The Sophs and Fresh sang at the lodge as they were leaving, then sang on the library steps and marched to chapel as they did last year. I did not...
Show moreMay 25, 1908- Monday. Dear parents; - I am at Cary’s writing for dinner (at noon): My pen is dry so I use pencil. Papa’s letter came this A.M. Also the Round Robin. G. wrote Sat. didn’t she? That night the Juniors gave the Seniors a boat ride. The Juniors impersonated (if that’s the word) “The Doll’s House” on the boat and they said it was great. The Sophs and Fresh sang at the lodge as they were leaving, then sang on the library steps and marched to chapel as they did last year. I did not see any of the performance as I had a two hour lesson. I didn’t hear Grace play the organ at chapel either. Prof. Gow, and Clara Foss who substitutes for Prof. Gow, went on the ride, so Clara Foss asked G. to play. Papa, she was the girl who took us into the Assembly Hall to the organ the first day - when we were waiting to see Mrs. K. - Then later in the evening the Sophs entertained the Fresh at a Stunt Party ^in the athletic circle. They imitated the faculty, and the Freshmen who have marked characteristics and peculiarities.- They said it was great. Sunday Hugh Black preached - and of course was fine. We both went to dinner with Mabel. Spent the P.M. under the tree, the three of us, and had our supper there. We ordered salad, sandwitches and ginger ale from the [...un?]. My it was hot! Ella writes she won’t like it if I go back ^home without coming to Cranf’d and wants G. to come too of course. We might go between exams and commencem’t, if you think best. Then board for 3 or 3 ½ w’ks at $8.50 per week. Would like to get some furniture for next yr. It’s cheaper now than in the fall. The room has no rug, the girls will sell the rug there now for $7.50. I think we better get it, second hand furniture is as good as new - We can sell it ^(the rug) when we get thru with it. My [Fr.?] lessons are $.75 each and Lat. $1.00. $30 will cover that I’m sure - and to think I might have gotten thru on nothing extra last June. There is [another?] bill, I do not know the exact am’t but perhaps $10. It’s not as much as that tho. Can’t we have some of it this week? Then we want a little for extras - Lovingly, M’g’t -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 24 May 1909
Text: Cranford, N.J. Mon. May 24th 1909 Dear parents; - Here in Ella’s little “Bug House,” as she calls it. But she is not here, but out driving. Cousin Ed is not working this week. He and Ella came over to Newark to meet me this A.M. as planned, but the cars were delayed for some unknown reason. Effie, Harriet and I waited in [Nutley?] for --- [moved from second page] nearly an hour, the cars are supposed to run every 15 min, then went back to Davis’ and got lunch and started out again and had to...
Show moreCranford, N.J. Mon. May 24th 1909 Dear parents; - Here in Ella’s little “Bug House,” as she calls it. But she is not here, but out driving. Cousin Ed is not working this week. He and Ella came over to Newark to meet me this A.M. as planned, but the cars were delayed for some unknown reason. Effie, Harriet and I waited in [Nutley?] for --- [moved from second page] nearly an hour, the cars are supposed to run every 15 min, then went back to Davis’ and got lunch and started out again and had to wait ½ hour that time. When I reached Newark they had gone, of course, as Lassie told me. She gave me a book to read on the trolley and in fact I have never seen her so agreeable. Helen Sharp had been ‘[phoning?] Ella to go for a drive [crossed out: ing] so she went and Cousin Minnie has been entertaining me. Ellahad been ‘phoning to Newark, [Nutley?] and [Su...t?] to find out if we were lost, quite out doing herself! My letter yesterday was cut short in [Nutley?] by dinner then some friends of theirs came - Young married people - She plays and he sings - The Davises invited them to bring some music so we had quite a recital. Then at 6 Grace and Marion rushed pell-mell for the train and I am wondering if Grace got to Vassar before 10 o’clock or not. We went to church in Nutley in the A.M. and in the evening I went to C.E. and church with Hortense. She is a dear, dear girl and looks so much like Helen and is like her in her actions. Marion is the same as ever. The doctor still has his eye on her but she has been out of school only once this year. The children, Roland and Harriet are lovely. Roland is Will the 2nd but Harriet is a [Clark?]. She was having chicken-pox while we were there but was not very sick. Effie and Will are the same, and quite devoted. Their house that they have just built is adorable. Yesterday Effie appeared in a ^dark pink dress that just matched her cheeks and she looked like a perfect picture from a book. I am working backward. I don’t know whether or not Grace wrote anything on that letter or not ab’t Sat. doings. We went over to the Fiskes in the A.M. for a few minutes. We took a [crossed out: n] 9:30 train in to N.Y. so did not have long. They inquired anxiously for Aunt Louise. Mrs. Fiske’s 18 yrs old nephew has recently died, so she has been in Philadelphia a great deal. Dorothy is laid up with a bad eye, pink-eye something. Billy (Sarah) and Mr. Fiske are the same old stuff. Fri. Saw Ethel [Reek’s] trousseau. She is to be married the first week in June. Her linen is embroidered by McCutcheon and her shoes are from Franks in N.Y. etc. It was a beauty. She is a Bryn Mawr (?) girl and is to marry her ^college chum’s brother from Calif. where they are to live. Sat. A.M. while we were waiting for Marion Clark, we went up to Powers studio on 72nd street. He was bustling around the same as ever and was preparing for a recital at 11.30. He wanted us to stay but we could not as we had other opportunities. Had lunch at Hotel Marbarlough (?) - Mrs. Austin, Clara, Marion, Mary and [Mr?].-[Mrs?]. Then we went to Maude Admams. No, mama, dady is not like the man in “What every woman Knows,” I should hope. That man is unappreciative of everything his wife does. I have a feeling Grace will write ab’t it, so I won’t. I hope you will get this Tues. P.M. but I fear not. All the Davises, Marion [Clark?], Shermans, Fiskes, Mrs. Austin, Clara etc. wished to be remembered. Have since been having a “bully!” time, but feel guilty, for mother is the one that needs the vacation and not me, so am half inclined to believe I will come home soon - what say you - Mary Sherman is the limit - we call her a true [sport?]. She will take us to the theater, three times, to Hotels Astor and Belmont, and settle it all. She said she and Clara were doing the entertaining. You can never pay her back, she always does more for you than you can do for her. Mother’s letter just arrived. Mighty glad to get it as have had none since Wed. One from Aunt [L.?]] Thurs. at [D.C.?]. If I need a waist will get i. The stockings from Altmans are for Aunt L. I do not need a [...igt?] cotton crepe waist now.No, Ella does not plan to go to Syracuse in June. Effie had us ‘[phone?] her to come over to [Nutley?] to Sun. dinner, but her father feared rain and did not want her to go. Tues. A.M. I discovered I could not get this to you by Tues. P.M. so have concluded to add a line. Ella wants mother to go to Syr. with Mrs. Collins for commencement. I wish she could go, then go on to Rochester. Make her do it, dady. I just forwarded father’s letter. Do you really think I had better come home this week. Write me. I am anxious to come home. Grace wants me to stay. Am crazy to find out how mother likes the suit. It’s sent on approval, so she doesn’t need to keep it. It’s a $48 suit reduced to $40. A $25 suit looked too cheap for mother!! She can “bat around” Syracuse in it! Dady, we meant mother ought to publish what she wrote ab’t Laura Edgar in a book. Lovingly, M’g’t. Hope Grandmother’s cold is better -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 23 May 1908
Text: Nutley, N.J. Sunday noon May 23rd 1908? Dear parents; - So many things doing yesterday we did not get around to write. Grace informs me that you wrote me at Brooklyn. I must write them that I intended to come over and will go this week. They must have thot it strange to get a letter for me from Norwood. I met Mary Sherman at the Grand Central Thurs. night. We went to the Belmont for dinner. It’s a grand hotel, sweller than the Manhattan. That night we saw Eleanor Robson in “The Dawn of...
Show moreNutley, N.J. Sunday noon May 23rd 1908? Dear parents; - So many things doing yesterday we did not get around to write. Grace informs me that you wrote me at Brooklyn. I must write them that I intended to come over and will go this week. They must have thot it strange to get a letter for me from Norwood. I met Mary Sherman at the Grand Central Thurs. night. We went to the Belmont for dinner. It’s a grand hotel, sweller than the Manhattan. That night we saw Eleanor Robson in “The Dawn of Tomorrow.” She is fine, all the acting is, but it doesn’t turn out just right to suit me. We ^went out to Pool Chester for the night. Fri. P.M. we came in to N.Y. and met Grace at 6. Then Mary, Clara [crossed out: Jahers (2)] Jers, G. & I went to the Astor to dinner, a swell dinner - and to “the Man from Home” in the evening. Wm Hodge takes the part of the “Man from Home” and is great. Possibly the play is slightly overdone, but anyway it is considered the second best play in N.Y. this winter. Maude Adams in “What Every Woman Know” - No, Marion says these two are on a par, that “The Man from Home: is as good as “What every Woman Knows.” [in a different hand] Continued later. - Grand Central. Mg’t was interrupted here and bade me finish but as there is no more paper here will have to close - “Man from Home” sure was fine. [...] “What Every Woman Knows,” simply [corking?]. A grand time in Nutley. M. goes back to Cranford to-morrow. Had one suit sent upon approval. We think it swell, if it only fits.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 22 May 1907
Text: Fri. P.M. May 22 1907 Dear parents; - Rain -- it has been at it for three days. Never saw it rain harder than it did last night. G. slept with me at Cary’s for a [chance?]. ^last night. She is at Latin now, 3.30 - down town tonight with [Lu?] from 7 to 9 - [Lu ...o?]. They read this year one book entirely new to me, and the book I sent home for, which I read 1st semester and parts of two b’ks we had last yr., 2nd semester, - making it rather hard. Hope Wm’s knee will recover soon. Fine ab’t...
Show moreFri. P.M. May 22 1907 Dear parents; - Rain -- it has been at it for three days. Never saw it rain harder than it did last night. G. slept with me at Cary’s for a [chance?]. ^last night. She is at Latin now, 3.30 - down town tonight with [Lu?] from 7 to 9 - [Lu ...o?]. They read this year one book entirely new to me, and the book I sent home for, which I read 1st semester and parts of two b’ks we had last yr., 2nd semester, - making it rather hard. Hope Wm’s knee will recover soon. Fine ab’t Bess Batchelor and finer still about Prof. Powers. Where did you get your hat and shoes, mom? I still think momie writes awfully clever letters. Dear - that $40 has melted away - “what with” $16 for bills, my board ^and also a thousand and one other things it is nearly “[...ant?]”. I don’t know how much we want. You might send a mileage. Must close, Margaret -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 21 May 1907
Text: Thurs. Noon 1 o clock. May 21st 1907 Dear parents; - Grace is to have lunch with me here at Cary’s today. Mom’s letters came, was beginning to wonder what was doing up there. Yesterday Mr. Buelah, Mabel, G. & self went to the other camp for soda - Mabel treated. Last night Miss [Chittenden?] entertained her pupils after chapel at the Inn. They had ^strawberry ice and lady-fingers. The seniors are having a sale of camera pictures, hockey, basketball, Silver Bay, hall plays, daisy chains...
Show moreThurs. Noon 1 o clock. May 21st 1907 Dear parents; - Grace is to have lunch with me here at Cary’s today. Mom’s letters came, was beginning to wonder what was doing up there. Yesterday Mr. Buelah, Mabel, G. & self went to the other camp for soda - Mabel treated. Last night Miss [Chittenden?] entertained her pupils after chapel at the Inn. They had ^strawberry ice and lady-fingers. The seniors are having a sale of camera pictures, hockey, basketball, Silver Bay, hall plays, daisy chains etc - [crossed out: heaps] lots of cute pictures - Mrs. K. won’t let them have a senior play or auction as they have always done previously. I suppose she thinks it takes too much time. So they have this picture sale to raise money for class day. Senior exams begin today. G. has {Lat. Mon. A.M. {[crossed out: of] week after next the same here {Fr. “ P.M. with [...ee…?] {Ger. Tues. {Math Eng. Thurs. They crunch in together. Rain today and yesterday. Bell has rung, so [tra la?] Most lovingly, M’g’t.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 20 May 1908
Text: Cranford - Thurs - A.M. May 20th 1908? Dear parents; - Today is horrid, cold and [damp?] so Ella did not want to go to Brooklyn. We are going some day next week over there - Yesterday P.M. there was a big reception to which Cousin Minnie, Ella, and I went. It was a grand [crossed out] affair. However the dining room did not look a big prettier than ours did for the anniversary. There was also another reception after the above one, but Cousin Minnie was the only one invited from here - Last...
Show moreCranford - Thurs - A.M. May 20th 1908? Dear parents; - Today is horrid, cold and [damp?] so Ella did not want to go to Brooklyn. We are going some day next week over there - Yesterday P.M. there was a big reception to which Cousin Minnie, Ella, and I went. It was a grand [crossed out] affair. However the dining room did not look a big prettier than ours did for the anniversary. There was also another reception after the above one, but Cousin Minnie was the only one invited from here - Last night there was a comic opera given by the choral club - there. Willie wanted me to go with him to it, and wanted Cousin Minnie to ask me for him - He was dear - It was real good - Ella was too tired after the reception to go. She cannot stand any more now than she could in Norwood. Lassie came home last night from Newark. Her face is not as badly broken out as it has been at previous times when I have seen her. I will come back here Monday unless I hear from you to the contrary. I will stay until something calls me away or gives me the excuse to get away - I can’t stay very long as I haven’t many clothes - Lovingly, Margaret
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 18 May 1909
Text: Cranford - Tues - May 18th 1909? Reached Cranford [O?]. K. ab’t 5 yesterday. I had a grand time with two suitcases and an umbrella coming across the city but porters were [...tious?]. Ella’s little outside room is cunning as can be. Cousin [Minnie?] finished the inside mostly herself. Yesterday was Frank’s 29th birthday, and today is Willie’s 15th birthday. Ella took her castor oil this A.M. - It’s her regular day for it - once a week now instead of twice. She looks the same as when she left...
Show moreCranford - Tues - May 18th 1909? Reached Cranford [O?]. K. ab’t 5 yesterday. I had a grand time with two suitcases and an umbrella coming across the city but porters were [...tious?]. Ella’s little outside room is cunning as can be. Cousin [Minnie?] finished the inside mostly herself. Yesterday was Frank’s 29th birthday, and today is Willie’s 15th birthday. Ella took her castor oil this A.M. - It’s her regular day for it - once a week now instead of twice. She looks the same as when she left Norwood, even tho she has lost eight pounds. I can’t see where she has lost it for she measures the same, her mother says. But the doctor says it is natural for her [loss?] - change of climate, milk etc. She has not gone out in the evening any and not over much in the P.M. But last night she let one of the fellows come, so she had company. I have met him before and am far from being crazy over him. Cousin Minnie and Ella and I put puzzles together to entertain him. Cousin Minnie has been lovely. They all have, but they still [...?]. Lassie is not here. The apple etc. trees are all thru blossoming here, even ahead of Poughkeepsie. Ella expects to go over to Brooklyn with me Thurs. She wants me to come back here next week. Mother, do you feel any better than when I left? be sure to answer me - and is that why Aunt L. is staying there? Ella sends love and says Larry (dog) has been talking and sending love. M’g’t. Did you get the letter mailed at Grand Central?
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 18 May 1908
Text: Cranford - Wed - May 18th 1908? Dear parents; - I have written Aunt Louise all the news but lest she be up at Aunt M’g’t’s and you not see her letter I will drop a line. Are the little Pollies very sick with the whooping cough and which ones [crossed out: will] have it. I think it would be heaps of fun to teach the second grade [crossed out: and] but I suppose I have no certificate to offer, - altho Miss Boynton only had a teachers training education! Ella says she is lonesome for Norwood and...
Show moreCranford - Wed - May 18th 1908? Dear parents; - I have written Aunt Louise all the news but lest she be up at Aunt M’g’t’s and you not see her letter I will drop a line. Are the little Pollies very sick with the whooping cough and which ones [crossed out: will] have it. I think it would be heaps of fun to teach the second grade [crossed out: and] but I suppose I have no certificate to offer, - altho Miss Boynton only had a teachers training education! Ella says she is lonesome for Norwood and Baldwin Heights. Did I tell you I went to dinner Sunday with Gert Whitaker in North Hall? She was as dear as ever. Yesterday P.M. Ella had a few girls in to sew and tea, only three could come as the others had previous engagem’ts. The three were, Helen Sharp, Frank’s former beloved, but not so now, tho I think he is still dead in love with her. - Sue Plumber, the one that was married while Ella was in Norwood - and Louise Brackenhush (Theresa’s sister - and Louise met Theresa). It’s certainly terrible about Mrs. Welch. Is Maude at home? Mama’s incident ab’t Laura Edgar was very funny. I read it to Ella and she thot you should write a book, Mamie. Grace sent your letter down from Pokeepsie. I had planned to bring you some new combs, Mother, as a surprise present and now you ask for them - If you are badly in need of brown shoe strings you will find some in my shoe bag in my closet, so you won’t need to resemble Dr. Sumner! Eva Hakin’s episode rather surprised me- We are to go to a reception this P.M. Did I tell you my white serge suit looked fine - now that it’s fixed. Mother, what color suits do you want - a black traveling or dark and a lighter one for better? G, thinks she may come down Fri. and we will shop - Lovingly, M’g’t.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 19 May 1907
Text: Tues. P.M. May 19 - 1907 Dear family; - No letter from home today, nor Fr. book as yet. Letters from Aunt L. and Jay. I didn’t know that grandpa was in bed nor that Mrs. Lewis was there, that Maloney was in Nor. nor that Wm had a new suit, all of which news Aunt Louise wrote. I do hope Grandpa is not very bad. Grace wrote all the happenings of last Fri. and Sat. I gave her the task of description as she has that ability down to ^a much finer [pt?]. than I have. She and Buelah [J?]. were down...
Show moreTues. P.M. May 19 - 1907 Dear family; - No letter from home today, nor Fr. book as yet. Letters from Aunt L. and Jay. I didn’t know that grandpa was in bed nor that Mrs. Lewis was there, that Maloney was in Nor. nor that Wm had a new suit, all of which news Aunt Louise wrote. I do hope Grandpa is not very bad. Grace wrote all the happenings of last Fri. and Sat. I gave her the task of description as she has that ability down to ^a much finer [pt?]. than I have. She and Buelah [J?]. were down at the Inn again [crossed out: last] yesterday P.M. I was studying under the trees and they couldn’t find me. Couldn’t have gone anyway. Most all my [crossed out: studying?] time is devoted to studying. A Mrs. Buckler is at Cary’s now. Her daughter is a senior. Lives in Texas. Her husband doesn’t know whether he can come on for Commencem’t or not for he is a lawyer and court is always sitting. Mrs. Horn, the cat woman, has been here all the year and Mr. Horn has been in Denver. He is a doctor and never gets away except on business. So mama, popie is not the only man in the world who can’t leave his business, - not that they should tho. Lovingly, M’g’t.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 14 May 1908
Text: Thurs. P.M. May 14, 1908. Dear parents; - Our hot spell is over. Today is cooler and rainy. The recital came off. I didn’t care much for the girls that sang, the first part was all vocal. The chorus work was good. It seems to me all Griggs sopranos sing just alike; but Grace thinks not, she likes his pupils. However I think Miss Chittenden’s pupils [crossed out: played] performed the best. The violinists [played?]; they are [Damrents?] pupils. Grace played by dar the best, if I do say so. She...
Show moreThurs. P.M. May 14, 1908. Dear parents; - Our hot spell is over. Today is cooler and rainy. The recital came off. I didn’t care much for the girls that sang, the first part was all vocal. The chorus work was good. It seems to me all Griggs sopranos sing just alike; but Grace thinks not, she likes his pupils. However I think Miss Chittenden’s pupils [crossed out: played] performed the best. The violinists [played?]; they are [Damrents?] pupils. Grace played by dar the best, if I do say so. She got lots of compliments. Popie’s “lifter came this A.M. Many thanks - Grace tells me emphatically that her [crossed out: e] bills for April are not $20, but are ab’t $16 instead, as Beulah Tompkins owes her $4 on her [...] bill. I sat in the [choir?] last night with Mabel. Prexy gave quite an extensive talk. It seems the Pok-papers have been full of articles ab’t the college girls joining the Consumer’s League. You remember Grace wrote ab’t it at the time all the girl’s joined. Of course it hurts the trade some down town, as the girls wont trade some places. Prexy doesn’t side with the girls. He thinks the city people should tend to those matters. I think he’s right. The college isn’t even within the city limits. Grace wants me to add that her bills are larger than usual because of shoes etc. Wms p’k’g came o.k. and the [apples?] were welcome as well as the handkerchief. Miss McClure is in Pok. only over Sat. tutoring. She is doing library work in Columbia. She said she remembered you, Momie. Ella didn’t say anything ab’t Allan’s [...eatr...il?] of myself in Lyc. to Grace. Lovingly, Margaret.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 13 May 1908
Text: Wed. P.M. May 13, ‘08. Dear parents; - Only a minute before the mail man - Have been busy studying etc- Grace plays at the recital this P.M. I am going to dinner tonight with Mabel McCullum. Yesterday ^afternoon met L[crossed out: e]otta McCloud who used to sit at [a] our table last year, and she wanted me to go to the Inn with her, so I went and had ice cream. My it’s been so hot all this week, melting hot - Mabel is here in the room and sends love! Send also my L’Aiglon, a french book. I...
Show moreWed. P.M. May 13, ‘08. Dear parents; - Only a minute before the mail man - Have been busy studying etc- Grace plays at the recital this P.M. I am going to dinner tonight with Mabel McCullum. Yesterday ^afternoon met L[crossed out: e]otta McCloud who used to sit at [a] our table last year, and she wanted me to go to the Inn with her, so I went and had ice cream. My it’s been so hot all this week, melting hot - Mabel is here in the room and sends love! Send also my L’Aiglon, a french book. I read it first semester now they read it 2nd semester. It’s in the ^upper hall, ^in the book case with glass affair, on top shelf, paper covered light blue book. Send it right away. Short and [scrally?] [sp:scrawly?] - Lovingly, M’g’t-
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 12 May 1908
Text: Wed. P.M. May 12th 1908? Dear parents; - A glorious day - the rain you have had the past week has escaped us, we have had only one rainy day since I came. Mother’s letter arrived this A.M. including Ella’s letter. I wrote to find out ab’t my coming Mon. to Cranford to stay until Thurs. Then Mary Sherman wants me to do N.Y. - theaters, etc - Mama, do you think it all right for me to go now? Then Sat. Marion is to meet us and we are to see Maude Adams, I expect, and afterwards to go to Nutkey....
Show moreWed. P.M. May 12th 1908? Dear parents; - A glorious day - the rain you have had the past week has escaped us, we have had only one rainy day since I came. Mother’s letter arrived this A.M. including Ella’s letter. I wrote to find out ab’t my coming Mon. to Cranford to stay until Thurs. Then Mary Sherman wants me to do N.Y. - theaters, etc - Mama, do you think it all right for me to go now? Then Sat. Marion is to meet us and we are to see Maude Adams, I expect, and afterwards to go to Nutkey. Grace is coming ^down Sat. A.M. She says I am to stop here on my home ^ward trip but I say not, for if I do I must either leave here at midnight or get home at midnight. So I won’t be home for ten days yet Grace just came in and told me to tell you she is going to tutor Dubby Dubois in harmony’ - Dubby is a senior and is one of Griggs star vocal pupils - she’s a dear little thing, cute looking Out of both sections of harmony they chose the six best for one ear training class (the most advanced) and Grace is one of the six. Grace likes her white suit awful much, Momie, but she has no waist that looks very well with it; but if you had time to finish that waist with the tucked sleeves, that is just what she needs. Don’t make the front over full. I like Juliet a whole lot: Her bark is worse than her bite. She is not flighty or as loud as I imagined. I like Bunny too, the one that went over to Brooklyn with Grace. My money has melted like “dew on a cabbage leaf in the sun.” “What with” giving Grace $25/00. $34.50 for suit and skirt - $10 for mileage and entertaining Mary and Clara I haven’t sufficient for N.Y. and home again. The campus is lovely. I saw some carriages (?) out today - and the circle is great Tell Aunt Louise, Mary Sherman wants her to come to Port Chester to visit. Did I tell you Gay R. is in the infirmary with the mumps. Momie don’t work too hard and don’t try to clean my closet, I will do that when I get home. The new Chemical Laboratory is lovely. - Much love, Margaret - Wm’s boating experience is very funny - also Mama’s letter. Miss Spear travelled in Europe with Miss Freeman here,^do you mean? The coast trip sounds exciting!
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 11 May 1908
Text: Mon. noon. May 11, 1908 - Dear pop and mom; - Popie’s letter just arrived - glad Helen got first, sorry ab’t Lottie - Am not much elated over boys who were chosen. It’s hot today. No wraps necessary, - as hot as an Aug. day. The cherry blossoms have all fallen from trees. Apple [crossed out: s] trees are all in full bloom. I didn’t bring my french grammar from home and I really need it. It’s rather heavy to send, but I want it. It’s Fraser and Squaire. The only french grammar a’m’g our b’ks ...
Show moreMon. noon. May 11, 1908 - Dear pop and mom; - Popie’s letter just arrived - glad Helen got first, sorry ab’t Lottie - Am not much elated over boys who were chosen. It’s hot today. No wraps necessary, - as hot as an Aug. day. The cherry blossoms have all fallen from trees. Apple [crossed out: s] trees are all in full bloom. I didn’t bring my french grammar from home and I really need it. It’s rather heavy to send, but I want it. It’s Fraser and Squaire. The only french grammar a’m’g our b’ks ^in our room. Its on the middle shelf I think, a green b’k with red binding, and a big ink blot on it. I didn’t decide until Mon. A.M. what heavy dress I would bring, so forgot to stick in my belts, my wine colored belt and the belt to the jumper with the red tie you will find in the dressing table bottom drawer, righthand corner. Might send them too. I didn’t bring my black pumps, I kind of wish I had, but I can get along without them so never mind, they are pretty heavy to send - I didn’t think I’d want them. Hope Mom’s not working so hard this A.M. as she must have last Mon. A.M. to finish under waist, do up white dress and embroidered waist. Must go to dinner now, we have it at noon. I came up to Main to get pop’s letter - I have been looking over G’s unpaid bills ^for April They come up to $20!! are from Gildensleeve’s (shoes), Luckey Platt, Saltford etc -- Lovingly, M’g’t - At this time Papa is eating duck at the Seymore
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 7 June 1908
Text: Pokeepsie - Mon- A.M. June 7th 1908? Dear parents; - I reached here Sat. night at 6. You see it simply poured all day Friday in Cranf’d and I had two suit cases, so did not care to tug them around in the rain. So i telegraphed g. that I would meet her[crossed out: e] at garrison across from W. Point Sat. She telegraphed that we wouldn’t go until Sun. to W. Point & to come to Pokeepsie Sat. which I did. Ella and I went into the city Sat. A,M. - first to the doctor’s. But alas, Dr. Phillips...
Show morePokeepsie - Mon- A.M. June 7th 1908? Dear parents; - I reached here Sat. night at 6. You see it simply poured all day Friday in Cranf’d and I had two suit cases, so did not care to tug them around in the rain. So i telegraphed g. that I would meet her[crossed out: e] at garrison across from W. Point Sat. She telegraphed that we wouldn’t go until Sun. to W. Point & to come to Pokeepsie Sat. which I did. Ella and I went into the city Sat. A,M. - first to the doctor’s. But alas, Dr. Phillips was out of town. I was dreadfully sorry for I wanted to see him. Then we went to Brooklyn. They were not expecting us as Cousin Ed had phoned them we were not coming because of rain. That was the 5th time we had tried to get over there. They acted very glad to see us. They sort of squelch Ella all the time, especially Fannie. We are going up on the same train with Mary Tues. night as far as Canton. Sat night [crossed out: was] the seniors repeated their tree ceremonies in the circle. They were not terribly pretty, owing to the lack of the moon. Carroll Sax is here and I quite like him although I did not expect too. Also Irene Pulver, Mabel’s prep school room-mate, is here, - she was here in college part of the year I was, but had typhoid at the same time G. did, only she went home to have it. Her fiance was here over Sun., he’s a finefellow. Sun. A.M. was baccalaureate address. Prexy preached for 50 minutes strate, and as we could not hear him very well, it was not over enjoyable; - but [Hetty?] sang a wonderful solo. I have never heard her in the chapel before and she filled it alright. None of the other girls can tho. Then in the PM, we went to West Point. Mrs. [Crittenburgh?], Willis, the cadet and George, the younger brother, I liked immensely. and am crazy over West Pt. It’s a beautiful place, but I wouldn’t care to go there to school, - the rules are terribly stiff. We saw them drill, it was perfect. Willis has been having a hard time - has been ill with malaria? fever for ab’t four weeks and as this week is exams he was feeling sort of shaky ab’t them. His mother wanted him to resign, but he got his [spunk?] up yesterday and wouldn’t. They are an ideal family together. We saw Mrs. Geo. Fuller there with a lady from Garrison. She was very gracious, inquired for Mother and all other Norw’d people. She had been ‘gading’ again - This time down to see Helene and George. Dad’s check arrived this morning, a few minutes ago and was exceedingly welcome. We will be home Wed. A.M. on the sleeper, unless something happens. Your loving daughter, Margaret -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 3 June 1909
Text: 9. Thurs. A.M. June 3rd 1909 Cranford - Dearest parents; - I wrote yesterday, but fear you will not get the letter until today, as I forgot to mail it in N.Y. until 6 P.M. We went to [Wamamakers?] as I wanted to get [Will?] his [Motor?] Boys. Found they were $.45 only, (they are $1.05 in PoKeepsie & [Norw’d?]) so purchased two of them. True “twin-like” sty;e I opened an acc’t! at Wamamakers. You see I wouldn’t be beaten by Grace. “Under the Lilacs” is for Dorothy’s birthday. It’s the only...
Show more9. Thurs. A.M. June 3rd 1909 Cranford - Dearest parents; - I wrote yesterday, but fear you will not get the letter until today, as I forgot to mail it in N.Y. until 6 P.M. We went to [Wamamakers?] as I wanted to get [Will?] his [Motor?] Boys. Found they were $.45 only, (they are $1.05 in PoKeepsie & [Norw’d?]) so purchased two of them. True “twin-like” sty;e I opened an acc’t! at Wamamakers. You see I wouldn’t be beaten by Grace. “Under the Lilacs” is for Dorothy’s birthday. It’s the only one I haven’t read yet and Ella said she would like it. We have the others so got that one. The book by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps is for Florence. We seem to give the Pollies more than we do Florence so purchased that on Ella’s recommend also. The combs are for mother, the blue silk umbrella is her birthday present! to match her suit if she kept it. The persian belting is for Aunt Louise if she wants it, also one jabot. The white belting is for mother and myself, enough for two. Mother usually thinks I am not a very grand shopper, I wonder what she’ll say to my purchases this time. Ella said we get along famously together shopping for we both look for things reduced - she thinks Lassie and Grace would make a team for nothing is too much 6/3/09 or too good for their pocketbooks! We had lunch there. It was raining so we did not run around N.Y more than necessary. Then went thru the House Palatial in Wamamakers. It is wonderful and must have cost a small fortune. Will tell about it when I come home. Sothern and Marlowe are wonderful. I wish you could see them. Aunt Louise said we would weep, but we must have been hard-hearted for neither of us did, not even when she moves her hand in the last scene and she takes the poison. It was in the Academy of Music, Mother, where we saw “The Music Master.” We had excellent seats - Ab’t 10 from the front in the orchestra. It’s a down-town theatre so the seats are cheaper, $1.00. I treated Ella. Sothern and Marlowe are playing together for only 3 weeks. Must be Sothern’s wife consented to it for a short time! It’s certainly a rare treat to see them act together. If Ella isn’t too tired we are going to Brooklyn tomorrow, that is the fourth time now we have made plans to go. I will go then away - Ella wants to go and spend the night, so to be at college Sat. for her fraternity birthday party. I little dreamed that I would stay in Cranf’d for nearly 3 w’ks as Aunt M’g’t hoped I would. I little dreamed that I could have such a grand time for three w’ks. You probably will not hear from me tomorrow - Lovingly, M’g’t.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 2 June 1909
Text: Cranford, N.J. June 2, 1909. Dear parents; - Yesterday P.M. we trolleyed to Plainfield to see Mrs. Florence Smith whom Ella speaks of so often. She is 23 and is married to a man 47! He is something like Uncle Frank! He married her for her money however. She is Cousin Ed’s god-child and her mother is Ella godmother. They have the prettiest house imaginable. She took us to the trolley in her auto which she [...s?] herself. Today because we are going into the city to see Sothern and Marlowe it...
Show moreCranford, N.J. June 2, 1909. Dear parents; - Yesterday P.M. we trolleyed to Plainfield to see Mrs. Florence Smith whom Ella speaks of so often. She is 23 and is married to a man 47! He is something like Uncle Frank! He married her for her money however. She is Cousin Ed’s god-child and her mother is Ella godmother. They have the prettiest house imaginable. She took us to the trolley in her auto which she [...s?] herself. Today because we are going into the city to see Sothern and Marlowe it is raining. We planned to go to Brooklyn and to see [crossed out: the] Dr. Phillips this A.M. but when I rec’d a special delivery ! letter from Grace not to go to Canton (this A.M.) they continued to urge me to stay here longer, not to go to Brooklyn until Friday when Ella would go with them too and ^she would remain there over night for her class luncheon on Sat. and I could go to West Point from Pokeepsie on Sat. So I’m coming back here tonight to stay until Friday. They have been so nice to me I fear something will happen. Cousin Minnie quite opens her [crossed out: mouth] to me. Cousin Ed has returned to the place where he insists nothing [ailes?] Ella, but I guess he will let them go north. 6/2/09 They think I am dreadfully noisy around the house. I am sending the little Pollies a little puzzle - unless I find it is too heavy. Hope they are better. Your loving youngest! daughter - Don’t write me here again for I fear I will [crossed out: write] leave here [...] before the mail is distributed.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 1 June 1908
Text: Cranf’d - Tues. A.M. June 1st 1908? Dearest parents; - My epistle yesterday was cut short when I realized it was time to go over to the Golf Club. Frank took us over on Tom Wrenn’s (an ad- mirerer of Ella, ab’t 32 yrs. of age) invitation. Frank does not belong to it now, so steep a price for him and he has only a little time to be over there - Theresa and her millionaire suitor ^from Montclaire, John Hollenback were to be there but his brother came to take him home before they got around to...
Show moreCranf’d - Tues. A.M. June 1st 1908? Dearest parents; - My epistle yesterday was cut short when I realized it was time to go over to the Golf Club. Frank took us over on Tom Wrenn’s (an ad- mirerer of Ella, ab’t 32 yrs. of age) invitation. Frank does not belong to it now, so steep a price for him and he has only a little time to be over there - Theresa and her millionaire suitor ^from Montclaire, John Hollenback were to be there but his brother came to take him home before they got around to come. Yesterday being a holiday, they were playing tennis and golf finals. There were some great players. The girl Frank had at the dance, Jen Benedict, Theresa cousin,, from Montclair was there too. She is exactly like Inez Milholland, but the worst man hunter I ever hope to see. I was telling ab’t the dance in my last letter. Ella went but did not dance, only served, while Tom Wrenn, who went stag [crossed out: g], entertained her or the other way possibly. Cousin Minnie played bridge, but did not dance. The fellow who took me, was very noice and could talk, the latter fact pleased me immensely. Sun. evening, Theresa had her man, John Hollenback, the same one I mentioned before, over, also Frank, Ella, three Cranf’d fellows, and myself at her house, her sister and her cousin, the one like Inez Milholland were also there. We sang etc- Last night Cousin Minnie, Ella & I played bridge by ourselves - They quite scare me by their entertainment - They urge me to stay longer, but if Frank can get us tickets Ella & I are going to hear Sothern and Marlowe in “Romeo and Juliet” tomorrow P.M.!! go over to Brooklyn in the A.M. - then [...] to Pokeepsie in the evening. Did you write Fan? I did. If we are not going to West Point Sat., I may pack up Thurs. take the sleeper Thurs night and [crossed out: stay] stop over at Canton for interscholastic and come home at midnight Friday. I fear Grace may object to this plan tho. But I don't care particularly ab't V.C. commencement this year. I guess Cousin Minnie has decided for sure that Ella will come North, she has lost on the average 1 1/2 lb. since she came home. My little [gr...e?] is dear and fits just right. You're a good "server, Momie, but don't work too hard - Send the same message to dad, also. Are my documents! finished yet? Lovingly, Margaret.
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Date: 29 May 1908
Text: Fri. May 29 - 2 P.M. 1908? Dear parents; - Both your letters came this A.M. Papa’s enclosure was immediately pressed into service, for already $17.80 has gone for board. If you want me to come home so Mama can beat Valley Farm, I can come next Wed. for I can [crossed out: wait] stay over some other year to commencement. ^just as well as this year If you want me to come, say so. Grace wrote to Valley Farm yesterday. The Vassarion isn’t out yet. Last night was prayer m’t’g so it couldn’t come...
Show moreFri. May 29 - 2 P.M. 1908? Dear parents; - Both your letters came this A.M. Papa’s enclosure was immediately pressed into service, for already $17.80 has gone for board. If you want me to come home so Mama can beat Valley Farm, I can come next Wed. for I can [crossed out: wait] stay over some other year to commencement. ^just as well as this year If you want me to come, say so. Grace wrote to Valley Farm yesterday. The Vassarion isn’t out yet. Last night was prayer m’t’g so it couldn’t come out, tonight Riverview Academy come up here to drill, so probably [crossed out: they] it will come out Sat. night. I have a 2 hr. lesson tonight and one tomorrow night down town, so won’t see the goings on. G. says she isn’t going to Cranf’d. I haven’t heard from Ella yet, so don’t know whether I’ll go or not. Mama says to go, papa not to! So we’ll split the difference and one of us go and other not go, perhaps - Lovely today, not so hot as yesterday - Lovingly, M’g’t -
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Creator: Worthing, Margaret (Fletcher)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel

Creator: Woodworth, Mary (Parker)
Descriptor(s): Bielat, Isabel, Ditkoff, Andrea

Creator: Wood, Harriet A.
Date: April 17, 1892
Text: Vassar College, Poughkeepsie N.Y. Poughkeepsie April 17/92. My dear Nettie, I am so glad that you have really decided to come to college. I Just wish I could hug you right now. I know you will never regret for one instant your decision. It is the dearest place on earth to me, next to my home. Now if there is any way in which I can help you, please let me know. I understand that you decided some time ago but I knew nothing of ituntil the other day when I met Miss Crandall in the corridor and...
Show moreVassar College, Poughkeepsie N.Y. Poughkeepsie April 17/92. My dear Nettie, I am so glad that you have really decided to come to college. I Just wish I could hug you right now. I know you will never regret for one instant your decision. It is the dearest place on earth to me, next to my home. Now if there is any way in which I can help you, please let me know. I understand that you decided some time ago but I knew nothing of ituntil the other day when I met Miss Crandall in the corridor and asked her if you were coming. I have been on the point of writing to you for some time and now I do hope you will ask of me all the questions you wish for I shall be more than glad to answer them. How I wish Lucy was coming too but we must have her come next year to visit us. Will Clark's cousin told me the other day that she expected him to come up for Founder's. I hope he will. It would be such fun to see some one from Saginaw.Nettie, we have reason to be proud of our state here for there are twenty Michigan girls at college. They are all nice ones too. Two graduate with honors this year. Have you thought about rooming at all? I do not wish to meddle with your arrangements but let me give you one or two points. If possible room with girls of your own class. Than your interests will be one and class feeling is very strong here. I can speak from experience. I have roomed with two lovely girls this year but they are not in my class and so I know what I am talking about. By the way, my room mates expect now to visit me in Sept. and all go back to college together in the Fall. Won't it be fun? W e will have such a jolly party, Lila, Estelle, Marcia, you and I besides all the Detroit girls and other Michigan girls. It la a good thing to have your room arranged for before you come because if you do not, you will have to come on early and hang around during the days of entrance examinations and see all the weeping girls that don't pass, which is not pleasant. Is your mother coming on with you? Mama cameme and I would come alone if I were doing it over again for the first few^ days are all hurry and worry and the rooms are not arranged and Mama, I know did not get any satisfaction out of it. It is much nicer to have your mother here, say along In October or in June when all the college is in working order and the grounds are so beautiful and when the teachers can meet her, for at the examinations they are very much rushed, and can talk only business. Now, my dear, remember that all these are only suggestions and I hope you will not think that I am laying out a certain way for you to had walk in. The reason I speak of it all is because, if I had known before, what I know now, I would have done differently. Perhaps mama or some one else has told you that last month our Glee Club went down to New York to sing In a beautiful concert. It was great fun and I was Invited to stay with Miss Grace Sanders a lovely '90 girl that I knew slightly. She was president of "Phil." the first year I was here and Introduced Chauncey Depew at the "Philalethean Day" Reception. You will see presently why I am going into details about her and her family— Our Chaperone was entertained at the Sanders also. Miss Grace took me right into her room with her and treated me so nicely that Ifell completely In love with her, as everybody does. When we went to the concert Mrs. Sanders came up to me and said Grace and Mr. Gould—, her escort who, by the way I was interested in on account of his name, I learned afterwards from the small sister that he was Jay Gould's son—would wait for me to go home with them in their carriage. We had a lovely in supper in the back parlor after we got home and altogether my little stay at the Sanders was very pleasant. Now for my point. Mame Sanders a younger sister of Grace's is coming to join '96 next year so of course she was interested in every thing about the college. She is a dear little girl and I hope you will like her very much. She told me of a Miss Joslin who was coming next year. Now It occurred to me that perhaps you three would make a good parlor. You take your chances on room mates first year any way and I should think\ you would prefer girls that you know to be nice- I wrote to Grace Saturday and merely mentioned in my letter that a friend of mine was coming next year to join '96 and that I hoped Mame would like her. Of course I said nothing about rooms and will not until I hear from you. Mame will come tofell completely In love with her, as everybody does. When we went to the concert Mrs. Sanders came up to me and said Grace and Mr. Gould—, her escort who, by the way I was interested in on account of his name, I learned afterwards from the small sister that he was Jay Gould's son—would wait for me to go home with them in their carriage. We had a lovely in supper in the back parlor after we got home and altogether my little stay at the Sanders was very pleasant. Now for my point. Mame Sanders a younger sister of Grace's is coming to join '96 next year so of course she was interested in every thing about the college. She is a dear little girl and I hope you will like her very much. She told me of a Miss Joslin who was coming next year. Now It occurred to me that perhaps you three would make a good parlor. You take your chances on room mates first year any way and I should think\ you would prefer girls that you know to be nice- I wrote to Grace Saturday and merely mentioned in my letter that a friend of mine was coming next year to join '96 and that I hoped Mame would like her. Of course I said nothing about rooms and will not until I hear from you. Mame will come towill see them then. I hear from Grace aearly every week so that If you want me to do any thing for you I shall be glad to. I shall say nothing of course until I hear from you. If you favor my suggestions about Mame send on your latest and best picture of yourself. I have one but it is not a flattering likeness. Remember this is all between you and me Mame may have made her pleas but I doubt it. I e m writing in bed as I am a little under the weather to-day so pardon the scribbling and write me soon for I shall be anxious to hear from you Love to your mother and Lucy Harriet Wood. April seventeenth
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