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Monday eve.
My dear:
I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which
prompted it.
We had a very
quiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ...
next Sat. ready to begin school Mar.
May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie
July Friday 31 1914
Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.
1914 Saturday 1 August
Pleasant Lake in Hugh's car. With Harry, George C., Mr. Starbuck and Peter.
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August Sunday 2 1914
A swim - a row - a talk!
1914 Monday 3 August
Fished all day but had no luck. Peter and i explored mus bay in the "gebstar". Nancy caught 1 pickerel and one
bullhead in Loon Island.
Peter and I talked till late. Poor deluded Peter! He will insist upon forcing his affections on me and i just can't make
him realized that I'll never marry him.
August Tuesday 4 1914
Germany's reply to England's ultimatum demanding that the integrity of Belgium be respected was unsatisfactory and
England declared war on Germany at 7 o'clock to-night. Almost simultaneously Germany declared war on England.
Pleasant Lake. -Swim.
Mother came for me this afternoon but I didn't go home. She took Peter, Katherine and me as far as "Breezy"
corners and we walked back from there.
Went fishing with Peter at 7:30. He caught a bass and a bullhead and I slept. He made me tired bossing me around and
I got a grouch and refused to talk. Served him right! He takes too much for granted. There is one thing certain I'll
never marry him and he needn't think that I'm going to.
1914 Wednesday 5 August
Went in swimming twice to-day. Went fishing in the evening and Peter got 5 bullheads, Nancy two -- Becky and I sun
fish!
Peter and I had a long talk afterward. I know that he is very much in love with me and he knows that I'm merely a good
friend of his. I know that I will never be anything more than that. He is not the kind of a man that I will fall in love
with. The man I marry must first of all be honest, true and good - no bad habits - and he must be masterful - Peter is
not. He lets me be master of the situation always. That's why I don't love him. The man I love must be one I look up to
-not one who bows down to me!
August Thursday 6 1914
Home from Lake at 6 p.m. Band concert with Peter and Wonderland afterward.
Got a letter from Cac in which she said that there was no room at Aunt Gay's for me. I don't know whether I can go or
not. It all depends on how the thing works out.
1914 Friday 7 August
Ed Mills came up to see me and we went for a long walk. he is the queerest man I ever knew. Everything he says has a
double and deeper meaning. From what I should judge he is a man of love or hate - no medium between the two. if he
likes, he likes - If he dislikes he dislikes - But I like him because he is different and interesting to be with because he is
always trying to veil his own thoughts and feelings thereby making them all the more interesting to study. So much for
first impressions and 8-7-14
August Sataurday 8 1914
Left Gouverneur at 10 A.M. Arrived at Malone about 1:30 P.M. Dinner at the Flannagan Hotel.
Started for Tupper. Stopped at Paul Smith's and at Saranac Lake.
It is the most beautiful ride up the mts that I've ever seen. In some places we road [rode] right through forests for miles
along the most twisty beautiful roads. Went past "Pine Hurst", "Bull point", Camp "Ihi", "Camp Iroquois" etc. Got to
Tupper about 7 P.M.
In the evening we went to "The Palace" and got some soda water.
In bed about 11:30 P.M.
1914 Sunday 9 August
Con and I got up at 7:30 A.M. - had breakfast at 8 A.M. and waited for the boys till about 10 A.M!
Went to Hiawatha Lodge for dinner - a lovely spot on Spectkle [Spectacle] lakes. Harry Bockus and I slipped out while
the rest were singing and got a canoe and went exploring. Found loads of water lilies and got back to find that Pete has
lost his Beta pin.
Got home about 6 P.M. and started right off again toward Litchfield park on the most beautiful road - all twisting and
turning. Had supper at a Wakeska Lodge, where we broke the bridge but had a good laugh. Home about 9 P.M. Went
up to [Ormiston's]. Had a grand fight all around and parted on none too good terms. So much for 8-9-14
August Monday 10 1914
Left Tupper Lake at 9 A.M. Had a beautiful ride down arriving in Saranac Lake at 10:30 A.M. Left the car in the
garage and Hugh and I wandered around the town while Pete and Harry fixed it. Peter and I had lunch at the St. Regis.
Left Saranac lake about 2 P.M. - Had a puncture just this side of Paul Smith's and were held up on the road by
construction work. Ran into some rain the other side of Malone.
I sat in front with Harry while Hugh and Peter composed "ballads" for our benefit. "We're going to Malone!To
Flannagan's Home!"
In Malone had dinner with the boys and then went up to Aunt Mollie's till 9 P.M. when we started home. Got on bad
road but finally got as far as Potsdam when bang! and thereby hangs a tale!
I curled up on the front seat and slept while the boys fixed the puncture.
We were held there 2 hours and just as we all crawled in
1914 Tuesday 11 August
and went about 200 yds. Bang! went the tire again! Hugh and I walked in to town hunting for a telephone. Finally we
saw the policeman and he let us in the hotel to telephone Mother. Just after that the boys came along in the car. We
waited till about three then the Baker came and let us have some eats. After that we all went back to the car and curled
up and slept. Hugh on the back seat, Peter in front, Harry on the Wonderland step. Hugh and I took the 6:28 train here
and I went to bed till 4 P.M!
Went to wonderland with Mother and Charles - and I'm going to bed now.
August Wednesday 12 1914
Went on a cornroast with Tom Marshal's cousin whom I did not like! It was the stiffest affair that I ever attended. The
people did not even sing with half a heart.
Everyone was there.
Jess Mc D. Murray H.
Helena Bob
Gert Babe
Issy Tom
Ruth Abbott Poke
Bun Harold
Miss Hatmaker Ed. Mills
V. Fuller Mr. Bacon
Peg Mr. Marshal
Eats
Corn
Hot dogs
Marshmellows [marshmallows]
1914 Thursday 13 August
Washed and ironed all the A.M to get ready for the river. In the evening Ed. Mills came up and took me down to hear
the band concert. Then to Wonderland, the Tea room and home-Pat was up to see Con and they seemed to be having a
scrap all the evening.
In the afternoon, Nancy, Mrs. S, Con., Mother, Charles, Robt & I went up to Sylvia for a swim. I learned to do side
stroke.
August Friday 14 1914
Busy all the A.M. getting ready for the river trip. in the afternoon Ruth came to take me for a ride with Tobe and Gert-
In the evening I stayed at home except for a trip down town after some of life's necessities!
I got a dear letter from Bob to-day and feel like a criminal to think that I've not written him before-He is a dear and
cares a lot about me and I am not agoing to hurt him again. If I can help him I will do so.
Pete never called up to say good-by-I shall tell him a few things Tuesday if I see him.
Left Gouverneur bag and baggage on the 8 A.M. train for Ogdensburg. Ogdensburg 11-2pm. Visited Mrs. irving and
Frank store.
On the boat down met Bad. And he stuck the rest of the time. Took me to the dance in the evening where I had a good
time with Howard Potter. Walked home over the sticks and stones and 1 A.M. In bed about 1.10!
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Trimmed all day down at Brown's. The House looks awfully pretty now that it is done-A big screen of Vanity and
Queen Anne's Lace as a background-And holihocks [hollyhocks] up the stairway. And Vanity on the lights from
which we hung a shower of Balsam blossoms.
Gert looked adorable- white satin- a little castle cap trimmed with orange blossoms. They were adorable during the
cermony [ceremony] and when he kissed her and turned around-
Then we went in to supper.
Pat Mason-ring. M. Babesek-money. Mrs Smith-thinble.
We followed Gert w A's car and sang "Here Comes the Bride".
M.B. and Das were up to see ... & I afterward-Played '21!
1914 Wednesday 19 August
Got down the river about 2 p.m-And went up to Jone's Creek and Bay with the Potters in the White Otter.
In the evening Tunk was up to see me-Sat on the rock and talked- and talked- and talked-
I don't see why men have to spoil everything by getting serious about me right off almost as soon as they know me at
all. It's almost a cures- this love- summer love, "love of Spring' Still I'm happy in it-I love my friends dearly- without
them I'd never be happy - especially men friends - Men are so much more wholesome and honest in their friendship.
Girls are always looking out for rivals -
August Thursday 20 1914
picnic at Allee's Dock. Tunk and I went for a canoe ride for about an hour-He likes me-I can see it in his eyes and it
makes me glad and sad - I want him to like me because I like him but I don't want to fall in love yet for a while and i
don't want him to do so either.
In the evening Tunk and Morris came over-We got stuck on a shoal coming home from the picnic and Turk had to get
out and shove the boat off.
Tunk and I talked- and talked and talked - out on the rocks right near the water and the moon paths.
1914 Friday 21 August
Loafed all day-In the evening Tunk was up-I like him more all the time - He's so good and big and blundering - and
honest -He couldn't fib if he tried -We sat on the rocks right out in front of the cottage until about twelve o'clock looking
at the starts and exchanging confidences -He like me - almost love me now but will he later? That is the
question - and a big one - I hated to see Tunk go to-night for it means the end of all our good talky times to-gether tomorrow
will be different -
August Saturday 22 1914
Staid in all day-Tunk, Helen and Mrs P were over for a minute to say good-bye.
In the evening we all dressed for the big dance, Marion, Constance, Dot, Helen and myself. Constance as an Indian, the
rest as gypsies. Tunk and I had a talk before we started, a talk during the dance on the same old rocks where we spent
such a happy evening in June -- and a talk afterward sitting on the bow of the "White Otter" -- He told me that he was
not going to tell me anymore about his dreams and wishes until he know how I felt toward him--He wants to see me
every night that I'm home before he goes away-- My conscience hurts me-- Poor Pete!
1914 Sunday 23 August 23,'14
Up about 12 A.M to find Kit Douglas, Ned, Murray McGregor and Cy Sammons stranded down on the front porch-They
staid until about 1:30 and then started back as soon as the river calmed down a little.
A hamper came from home and I got a letter from Bob -- a business like affair with no thrill in it at all-Played
cards all the P.M. and evening-In
bed about 10:30 P.M.
[Hump] - quite tame for Sunday night.
August Monday 24 1914
Up about 11 A.M. - Over for mail at 12 A.M where we saw Maurice, Mr. Taylor, Blanch and Edity - no mail - Home for
dinner In
the evening Dot, Constance and I went for a row - Ran on a shoal - Came home.
In the afternoon - Family squabble over bathing suits after which Const., Mother and Cha. left [in] state while Dot,
Marion and I talked -So
says G.S.B's wedding cake after seven nights!
E.L.M.
1914 Tuesday 25 August 25
Big late breakfast-Dot and I rowed over to the hotel to get the mail - Dot's letter from Paul did not seem to amount to
much when Clady and Morris paddled right up to Harris's dock and didn't stop to talk with her. Poor Dot, there was
deeper gloom yet when we met them on the way back to the hotel and Morris did not stop to say good-bye to her. The
Aldrich's car drove in about 1:30 P.M and Dot departed bag and baggage for Gouverneur. Played "21" all the evening
and then went out see "Maud" - a horrible rattle, and bag and we came back - Much scare - Much heels-!
August Wednesday 26 1914
Got a letter from Tunk saying that he might be over for the dance and no sooner got back to Atlanta Camp than Mother
arrived with the news that he and Helen were here-Later we found them over at the store and Tunk and I sat around
and talked while the rest went in swimming-They came over for supper - and Tunk and I were sent over for milk when
lo! and behold there was Peter on the dock. I said "Hello". Peter said "Hello". Tunk said "Hello"-Then we got out and
shook hands- It seems Peter, Bab, Woof, Toad, Blanche H. and Brownie had all come over for the dance-It was a
pickle for me! Finally I made H.P. come over to supper and then went to the dance with Peter--Had a peachy time in
spite of difficulties between Peter and Tunk-Jennie Laidlaw, Bill D. Martha Johnson, Wainwright, Cy Sammons, and
his bunch and a big crowd was there.
1914 Thursday 27 August
Up early to keep my promise to meet Tunk at 11.A.M. We sat on the dock and talked - and talked and talked - Then ate
dinner to-gether -- got some ice ice the "White Otter" Ten went for a walk-Found a wonderful spot on Sucker's Creek
-- an abandoned river bed -- where we looked at fossils -- and smiled at each other -- and watched the rest of the bunch
looking for cottage sites! We girls had a supper with Helen and Tunk at the Hotel -- a ride to Hammond, Tunk, Blanch,
Helen, Marion, Constance and I, after hot dogs- a corn roast in front of the cottage- ate, then lay on the rock & talked-
Blanch, Helen, Clady, Morris, Tunk, Helen, Lillian, Ed--sat there till 2 A.M. Tunk and I disagreed and he went home
with Blanch. Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-Helen staid here all night. In bed about 3 A.M.
August Friday 28 1914
Got up about 3 A.M. Had breakfast then went over to the dock where Helen, Marion and Constance were in swimming-
Clady, Morris, Tunk and Ed came over too and we sat and talked on the dock. Finally everybody left but Tunk and
myself and we sat and quarreled on the end of the dock till about 12. Helen and Tunk left about 2 P.M. for Hammond.
Constance and I, Clady, Morris & Ed. went over in the car for films and ran into H & H at the ice cream parlor. "Goodbye"
again and we left for O.P. in swimming at 5 P.M. In bed at 10:30 P.M
1914 Saturday 29 August
Up at 7 A.M - packed - Swept and mopped the camp - Girls left on the none oclock boat and we came later in the car
picking them at Morristown. Got stuck in mud on the [Richville] road - So did Hugh who came to our rescue. Home
about 3 p.m-
In the evening Constance and I went up to the Station for our baggage and found Harry, Pete and Tom C there. Said
good-bye to Peter. Then went to Wonderland with C.E.A Saw Tunk standing on the corner with T. Caufield. home
about 10 p.m. Printed pictures until about 12:30 A.M.
August 30 Sunday 30 1914
Got up about 11 a.m. Read and loafed all day long - Ruth A and Spencer Crane were in to see us about 1 a.m.
Tunk was up in the evening. had a rather dry time I'm afraid. Talked all the evening - Mostly in explanation of some of
the incident things of the River. I hope that I can go with him to-morrow. It will be lots more fun to be with someone
whom I like.
In bed about 12.a.m.
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1914 Monday 31 August
Tunk - Barn dance.
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September Tuesday 1 1914
Tunk
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1914 Wednesday 2 September
Tunk
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September Thursday 3 1914
Tunk
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1914 Friday 4 September
Tunk - Corn roast
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September Saturday 5 1914
Tunk - Mary Bush's
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1914 Sunday 6 September
Pete
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September Monday 7 1914
A.M
P.M
Soir - Tunk
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1914 Tuesday 8 September
A.M. Sewed
P.M. ditto
Eve - Zeb
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September Wednesday 9 1914
A.M - Sewed
P.M - Sewed
Eve Ed Mills
1914 Thursday 10 September
Got up about 10 A.M. and set to work. Cac came up unexpectedly
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September Friday 11 1914
Picnic Coopers T.C.
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1914 Saturday 12 September
Ed Mills and excitement
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September Sunday 13 1914
Zeb and ["Oaty"]
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1914 Monday 14 September
Brownie
1914 Wednesday 16 September
Miss Marjory Anthony
My dear Marjory,
I am very glad you've come back to do the work
I am staying at "Two Pine Villa" and I will be there at 8:30 if you come over then.
It will be nice to see you again-
Mary Nourse
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1914 Monday 28 September
"Cabiria"
October Monday 5 1914
Constance and I went down to the Movies "One Wonderful Night" with Francis Bushman in the chief part. Had a wild
time with a wild man who visited on making acquaintances in a most unseemly way in the Movies.
Edith and I picked out stuff for the curtains for the reading room - Blue $.98 per yd.
To-night I've been studying and talking to McCarthy. Mostly talking to McCarthy.
A letter from Cac and Brownie!
Please let me hear from you again "soonest" will you?
Please.
"Brownie"
1914 Saturday 10 October
Dear Peggy,
Wouldn't you like to work with me on the comic page of the Vassarian? Polly Abbot asked me to. I think it would be
fun to work to-gether. I'll tell you more about later.
... B.
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October Saturday 17 1914
Congratulations on Reading Room. It is very pretty.
K. Brewster
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October Monday 19 1914
Junior Party
Rehearsal
Entire Cast!!
New Gym Monday 7:30
October Wednesday 21 1914
A nice surprise by Mrs Coye in the shape of an off campus dinner party.
Mrs Coye
Irene
Bessie
Dorothy Guckenberger
Katheryn Remington
Gertrude Tenley
and myself.
For eats we had
Oyster Cocktail
Tomato Bisque Turkey
- French Fried Potatoes
Celery - olives bread.
Salad coffee
Tomato Scalloped.
ice cream and cake.
Opened Reading room to-day. Everyone likes it very much indeed.
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1914 Thursday 22 October
Sick in a.m.
Cut Ed and English
1914 Saturday 24 October
At 10 A.M. left for down town-Lunch at Smiths - 12:01 A.M, boat for New Paltz.
Gert has a darling home - a little white house second from the corner -We arrived to find Howard colorless so we took
a walk to give him time to get ready. The "At Home" was a huge success. Bunny, Constance and I helped serve the
coffee and tea etc. The Color scheme was yellow and white and even the cakes carried it out.
We arrived home about 6 P.M. in time for dinner in Davsion. No chapel on account of Sophmore [Sophomore} party Gertrude
and I went over to call on Mrs Coye who was over in Irene's room.
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October Sunday 25 1913
Chapel on A.M.
Tea at Irene Coyes in P.M.
Supper at Carys
Gertrude Tenley (Hostess)
Mrs. Coye
Bessie
Irene
Peg
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1914 Monday 26 October
Economics written.
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1914 Wednesday 28 October
My hardest day! Six out of eight hours of work.
October Thursday 29 1914
hard work all day -Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] at night.
Please come to new gym Tuesday 8:30 P.M.
Costman ch...
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1914 Friday 30 October
Dead tired all day.
Hockey game '16 vs 18.
5 to 3 in favor of '18 such is life
Turkey has entered the war.
Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal]
Eats in Gertrude's room.
Talked until about 1.A.M!
October Saturday 31 1914
Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-Nine
p... etc.
Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-Nine
p... etc.
Each day we rush in crowds to Main
We push and shove but all in vain
We scramble madly in the door
With visions of the mail we store.
Keep to the right
Don't duck the rope!
With box in sight
There still is hope.
At last the boxes open wide
We find our letters right inside.
November Monday 2 1914
[Prex] is here -- After chapel we all made a great line on either side of the walk and as soon as he appeared all began
Oh! There is man-
Who is known in these parts
His name is [Prexy] Taylor!
And he's won our hearts!, etc
He walked bareheaded down thru the rows and rows of girls to the soap palace. And after we cheered and cheered and
called for speech! "Speech!" Speech!" He spoke-
Of his happiness at being again among the "blessed memories" at V.C. Thrills
- Thrills - Thrills! It was heart rending when he said that he was "homeless" even "trunkless". - Oh! he's the
most wonderfullest man ever, ever, ever lived!
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1914 Tuesday 3 November
Sick. At chapel!
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November Wednesday 4 1914
Classes all day Rose
at 7 A.M.
Breakfast at 7:30
Chemistry 8:30 to 11:30
English ... 11:30-12:30
Lunch 12:45 - 1.10
Song practice 1.10-1:30
Study 1.30-2.30
Philosophy 2:30-3:30
Art 3:30-4:30
Rest 4:30-5:30
Dinner 6 6:30
Chapel
Study in Lib. 7:30-9:30
1914 Thursday 5 November
Straits here! Went to Art! Here for dinner and now we are writing to Ted's [Rieley].
Suffrage sale at Inn to-day. Got a suffrage button. Written in J. English A
Dear letter from Peter, Hans, Bob, Tunk -- It is nice-- O -- the deuce. What fools men are!
So much for 11-5-14
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1914 Saturday 7 November
First Hall play - The Piper.
1914 Wednesday 25 November
Left on the 5:25 train with Bessie, Lucy and Constance - Carrie met us and we went to Daddy-Long-Legs
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December Wednesday 2 1914
Rose at 7.00
Breakfast 7:30
Chemistry 8:20-11:20 A.M
Englis 11:30-12:20.
Lunch Chemistry
1:30-2:30
Study 2:30 : 3:30
Art 3:30 : 4.30
Dinner
Chapel.
Dancing 8:30 : 9:30.
December Sunday 6 1914
Miss Thallon was taken dangerously ill with convulsions in Miss Smith's room a little after three this afternoon. Four
doctor and two nurses worked over her all the after noon and evening.
She had a very bad night and was taken over to the Infirmary about 9 A.M the next morning.
December Friday 18 1914
Left Po'kie [Poughkeepsie] at 12.19 - Utica at 6 p.m - Met Mr. Potter at Utica - and Polly and Margaret Marshall on the
train-Also [Glene] Dowling.
Home at 12 A.M-All the family up to meet us
December Thursday 24 1914
Christmas eve-Got loads of presents and had just a good happy time with my family - Zeb sent me pink roses-
Bob was up in the afternoon a minute just to say hello-He is going very well and happy -- I like him packs. He
certainly has cultivated a very gentlemanly appearence [appearance] and actions since he left Gouverneur-I don't know
of a boy whom I'd be prouder of to have as a friend-He is true blue if ever a lad was true blue and as good and gentle
and true as he is good looking.
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1914 Friday 25 December
Tunk?
Bob in the afternoon. Talked and talked and talked.
December Saturday 26 1914
Tunk-
Bob came up in the afternoon and oh! dear-It was the same old story in the same old way. I just can't make him see
that he must not plan so much on the future-He asked me again and again if he could bring me a ring next summer and
when I told him that he could not-- and couldn't even see me to-night he went all to pieces. I wouldn't let him say goodbye
but told him to telephone to-morrow.
Tunk here all the evening. I heard much about "Jim"-- more about last summer and -- my failure to write this fall. I
know Tunk likes me - loves me - (so he says) but I don't believe it will last for very long-He is apt to be fickle-He
is a peach too and the only one of the boys that I could think of marrying - except maybe [R].
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1914 Sunday 27 December
Turk
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December Monday 28 1914
Dance at the Inn with E [Lin]
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1914 Tuesday 29 December
Athenian Dance with [Elin].
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December Wednesday 30 1914
Ed Mills
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1914 Thursday 31 December
Zeb.
Notes for 1915
This has been a nice year but I feel lots more than one year older than last year The
things I have gained have been first, friends and a wider outlook and understanding of life - secondly a deeper
realization of my own incompacity [sic]The
happiest times of the year have been
the River Trip.
Tupper Lake Trip.
Pleasant Lake -
August--Cash Rec'd Paid
Tupper Lake Trip 4.00 1.00
Date Book .40
12 Candy etc .26
September--Cash
flash light
Englis Books
con sumers L.
Senior Parlor Tax
gloves
Slosh collars
Chemistry Book
" "
Lab Book
Wordsworth
Ed. Outline
Philosophy
Ed Book
Stunt party
Board
Meals
Chair
book case
Rec'd Paid
.75
1.00
.25
.25
.25
2.50
1.50
.25
.50
.35
1.80
.50
9.90
3.00
3.00
3.75
1.00
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23.65
October-Cash Rec'd Paid
Oct 16 10.00
Maud Adams 1.50
.50
paper .30
[ain atee's] .15
car fare .10
candy, cookies .25
Smiths .20
Movies .10
pay Day 5.50
Candy .10
New Paltz
Flowers 1.00
Car fare .80
Smiths .60
Stamps etc 1.00
Roses .50
[Canley]-apples .25
Car fare .10
Stockings 1.00
pencils .05
Smiths 14.35
car fare .10
Ribbon .06
papers .04
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14.55
November-Cash Rec'd Paid
care[sic] fare .10
scissors .55
shields .25
Buttons .10
.10
candy .10
stocking 1.00
hair pins .10
collar .29
.49
ribbon 1.10
Book .25
covers .25
crepe de chine 2.44
Rose .25
21 pens .25
car fare .10
frame .25
fasteners .10
Salt fords 3.00
Incense .15
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11.32
December-Cash Rec's Paid
Moor Bros. 7.85
Lingerie clasps .25
Jewel case .25
nail case .25
pens .25
Ling. clasps .25
Ribbon .25
Ribbon .24
coat hanger .10
paper .10
Candy .15
Icicles .05
Harvard note .15
pen 2.50
Theme pads .40
13.19
My dear:
I want to thank you for your very thoughtful remebrance of me and I assure you I appreciate the kind thought which
prompted it.
We had a very
quiet Xmas and -- what ... without Harry. He is in Texas ... and ... goes over with old Mexico expecting to be back to ...
next Sat. ready to begin school Mar.
May you have a very happy 1915 - is the wish of ... Aunt Mollie
July Friday 31 1914
Peter came up. Talked over Pleasant Lake and Tupper Lake trip.
1914 Saturday 1 August
Pleasant Lake in Hugh's car. With Harry, George C., Mr. Starbuck and Peter.
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August Sunday 2 1914
A swim - a row - a talk!
1914 Monday 3 August
Fished all day but had no luck. Peter and i explored mus bay in the "gebstar". Nancy caught 1 pickerel and one
bullhead in Loon Island.
Peter and I talked till late. Poor deluded Peter! He will insist upon forcing his affections on me and i just can't make
him realized that I'll never marry him.
August Tuesday 4 1914
Germany's reply to England's ultimatum demanding that the integrity of Belgium be respected was unsatisfactory and
England declared war on Germany at 7 o'clock to-night. Almost simultaneously Germany declared war on England.
Pleasant Lake. -Swim.
Mother came for me this afternoon but I didn't go home. She took Peter, Katherine and me as far as "Breezy"
corners and we walked back from there.
Went fishing with Peter at 7:30. He caught a bass and a bullhead and I slept. He made me tired bossing me around and
I got a grouch and refused to talk. Served him right! He takes too much for granted. There is one thing certain I'll
never marry him and he needn't think that I'm going to.
1914 Wednesday 5 August
Went in swimming twice to-day. Went fishing in the evening and Peter got 5 bullheads, Nancy two -- Becky and I sun
fish!
Peter and I had a long talk afterward. I know that he is very much in love with me and he knows that I'm merely a good
friend of his. I know that I will never be anything more than that. He is not the kind of a man that I will fall in love
with. The man I marry must first of all be honest, true and good - no bad habits - and he must be masterful - Peter is
not. He lets me be master of the situation always. That's why I don't love him. The man I love must be one I look up to
-not one who bows down to me!
August Thursday 6 1914
Home from Lake at 6 p.m. Band concert with Peter and Wonderland afterward.
Got a letter from Cac in which she said that there was no room at Aunt Gay's for me. I don't know whether I can go or
not. It all depends on how the thing works out.
1914 Friday 7 August
Ed Mills came up to see me and we went for a long walk. he is the queerest man I ever knew. Everything he says has a
double and deeper meaning. From what I should judge he is a man of love or hate - no medium between the two. if he
likes, he likes - If he dislikes he dislikes - But I like him because he is different and interesting to be with because he is
always trying to veil his own thoughts and feelings thereby making them all the more interesting to study. So much for
first impressions and 8-7-14
August Sataurday 8 1914
Left Gouverneur at 10 A.M. Arrived at Malone about 1:30 P.M. Dinner at the Flannagan Hotel.
Started for Tupper. Stopped at Paul Smith's and at Saranac Lake.
It is the most beautiful ride up the mts that I've ever seen. In some places we road [rode] right through forests for miles
along the most twisty beautiful roads. Went past "Pine Hurst", "Bull point", Camp "Ihi", "Camp Iroquois" etc. Got to
Tupper about 7 P.M.
In the evening we went to "The Palace" and got some soda water.
In bed about 11:30 P.M.
1914 Sunday 9 August
Con and I got up at 7:30 A.M. - had breakfast at 8 A.M. and waited for the boys till about 10 A.M!
Went to Hiawatha Lodge for dinner - a lovely spot on Spectkle [Spectacle] lakes. Harry Bockus and I slipped out while
the rest were singing and got a canoe and went exploring. Found loads of water lilies and got back to find that Pete has
lost his Beta pin.
Got home about 6 P.M. and started right off again toward Litchfield park on the most beautiful road - all twisting and
turning. Had supper at a Wakeska Lodge, where we broke the bridge but had a good laugh. Home about 9 P.M. Went
up to [Ormiston's]. Had a grand fight all around and parted on none too good terms. So much for 8-9-14
August Monday 10 1914
Left Tupper Lake at 9 A.M. Had a beautiful ride down arriving in Saranac Lake at 10:30 A.M. Left the car in the
garage and Hugh and I wandered around the town while Pete and Harry fixed it. Peter and I had lunch at the St. Regis.
Left Saranac lake about 2 P.M. - Had a puncture just this side of Paul Smith's and were held up on the road by
construction work. Ran into some rain the other side of Malone.
I sat in front with Harry while Hugh and Peter composed "ballads" for our benefit. "We're going to Malone!To
Flannagan's Home!"
In Malone had dinner with the boys and then went up to Aunt Mollie's till 9 P.M. when we started home. Got on bad
road but finally got as far as Potsdam when bang! and thereby hangs a tale!
I curled up on the front seat and slept while the boys fixed the puncture.
We were held there 2 hours and just as we all crawled in
1914 Tuesday 11 August
and went about 200 yds. Bang! went the tire again! Hugh and I walked in to town hunting for a telephone. Finally we
saw the policeman and he let us in the hotel to telephone Mother. Just after that the boys came along in the car. We
waited till about three then the Baker came and let us have some eats. After that we all went back to the car and curled
up and slept. Hugh on the back seat, Peter in front, Harry on the Wonderland step. Hugh and I took the 6:28 train here
and I went to bed till 4 P.M!
Went to wonderland with Mother and Charles - and I'm going to bed now.
August Wednesday 12 1914
Went on a cornroast with Tom Marshal's cousin whom I did not like! It was the stiffest affair that I ever attended. The
people did not even sing with half a heart.
Everyone was there.
Jess Mc D. Murray H.
Helena Bob
Gert Babe
Issy Tom
Ruth Abbott Poke
Bun Harold
Miss Hatmaker Ed. Mills
V. Fuller Mr. Bacon
Peg Mr. Marshal
Eats
Corn
Hot dogs
Marshmellows [marshmallows]
1914 Thursday 13 August
Washed and ironed all the A.M to get ready for the river. In the evening Ed. Mills came up and took me down to hear
the band concert. Then to Wonderland, the Tea room and home-Pat was up to see Con and they seemed to be having a
scrap all the evening.
In the afternoon, Nancy, Mrs. S, Con., Mother, Charles, Robt & I went up to Sylvia for a swim. I learned to do side
stroke.
August Friday 14 1914
Busy all the A.M. getting ready for the river trip. in the afternoon Ruth came to take me for a ride with Tobe and Gert-
In the evening I stayed at home except for a trip down town after some of life's necessities!
I got a dear letter from Bob to-day and feel like a criminal to think that I've not written him before-He is a dear and
cares a lot about me and I am not agoing to hurt him again. If I can help him I will do so.
Pete never called up to say good-by-I shall tell him a few things Tuesday if I see him.
Left Gouverneur bag and baggage on the 8 A.M. train for Ogdensburg. Ogdensburg 11-2pm. Visited Mrs. irving and
Frank store.
On the boat down met Bad. And he stuck the rest of the time. Took me to the dance in the evening where I had a good
time with Howard Potter. Walked home over the sticks and stones and 1 A.M. In bed about 1.10!
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Trimmed all day down at Brown's. The House looks awfully pretty now that it is done-A big screen of Vanity and
Queen Anne's Lace as a background-And holihocks [hollyhocks] up the stairway. And Vanity on the lights from
which we hung a shower of Balsam blossoms.
Gert looked adorable- white satin- a little castle cap trimmed with orange blossoms. They were adorable during the
cermony [ceremony] and when he kissed her and turned around-
Then we went in to supper.
Pat Mason-ring. M. Babesek-money. Mrs Smith-thinble.
We followed Gert w A's car and sang "Here Comes the Bride".
M.B. and Das were up to see ... & I afterward-Played '21!
1914 Wednesday 19 August
Got down the river about 2 p.m-And went up to Jone's Creek and Bay with the Potters in the White Otter.
In the evening Tunk was up to see me-Sat on the rock and talked- and talked- and talked-
I don't see why men have to spoil everything by getting serious about me right off almost as soon as they know me at
all. It's almost a cures- this love- summer love, "love of Spring' Still I'm happy in it-I love my friends dearly- without
them I'd never be happy - especially men friends - Men are so much more wholesome and honest in their friendship.
Girls are always looking out for rivals -
August Thursday 20 1914
picnic at Allee's Dock. Tunk and I went for a canoe ride for about an hour-He likes me-I can see it in his eyes and it
makes me glad and sad - I want him to like me because I like him but I don't want to fall in love yet for a while and i
don't want him to do so either.
In the evening Tunk and Morris came over-We got stuck on a shoal coming home from the picnic and Turk had to get
out and shove the boat off.
Tunk and I talked- and talked and talked - out on the rocks right near the water and the moon paths.
1914 Friday 21 August
Loafed all day-In the evening Tunk was up-I like him more all the time - He's so good and big and blundering - and
honest -He couldn't fib if he tried -We sat on the rocks right out in front of the cottage until about twelve o'clock looking
at the starts and exchanging confidences -He like me - almost love me now but will he later? That is the
question - and a big one - I hated to see Tunk go to-night for it means the end of all our good talky times to-gether tomorrow
will be different -
August Saturday 22 1914
Staid in all day-Tunk, Helen and Mrs P were over for a minute to say good-bye.
In the evening we all dressed for the big dance, Marion, Constance, Dot, Helen and myself. Constance as an Indian, the
rest as gypsies. Tunk and I had a talk before we started, a talk during the dance on the same old rocks where we spent
such a happy evening in June -- and a talk afterward sitting on the bow of the "White Otter" -- He told me that he was
not going to tell me anymore about his dreams and wishes until he know how I felt toward him--He wants to see me
every night that I'm home before he goes away-- My conscience hurts me-- Poor Pete!
1914 Sunday 23 August 23,'14
Up about 12 A.M to find Kit Douglas, Ned, Murray McGregor and Cy Sammons stranded down on the front porch-They
staid until about 1:30 and then started back as soon as the river calmed down a little.
A hamper came from home and I got a letter from Bob -- a business like affair with no thrill in it at all-Played
cards all the P.M. and evening-In
bed about 10:30 P.M.
[Hump] - quite tame for Sunday night.
August Monday 24 1914
Up about 11 A.M. - Over for mail at 12 A.M where we saw Maurice, Mr. Taylor, Blanch and Edity - no mail - Home for
dinner In
the evening Dot, Constance and I went for a row - Ran on a shoal - Came home.
In the afternoon - Family squabble over bathing suits after which Const., Mother and Cha. left [in] state while Dot,
Marion and I talked -So
says G.S.B's wedding cake after seven nights!
E.L.M.
1914 Tuesday 25 August 25
Big late breakfast-Dot and I rowed over to the hotel to get the mail - Dot's letter from Paul did not seem to amount to
much when Clady and Morris paddled right up to Harris's dock and didn't stop to talk with her. Poor Dot, there was
deeper gloom yet when we met them on the way back to the hotel and Morris did not stop to say good-bye to her. The
Aldrich's car drove in about 1:30 P.M and Dot departed bag and baggage for Gouverneur. Played "21" all the evening
and then went out see "Maud" - a horrible rattle, and bag and we came back - Much scare - Much heels-!
August Wednesday 26 1914
Got a letter from Tunk saying that he might be over for the dance and no sooner got back to Atlanta Camp than Mother
arrived with the news that he and Helen were here-Later we found them over at the store and Tunk and I sat around
and talked while the rest went in swimming-They came over for supper - and Tunk and I were sent over for milk when
lo! and behold there was Peter on the dock. I said "Hello". Peter said "Hello". Tunk said "Hello"-Then we got out and
shook hands- It seems Peter, Bab, Woof, Toad, Blanche H. and Brownie had all come over for the dance-It was a
pickle for me! Finally I made H.P. come over to supper and then went to the dance with Peter--Had a peachy time in
spite of difficulties between Peter and Tunk-Jennie Laidlaw, Bill D. Martha Johnson, Wainwright, Cy Sammons, and
his bunch and a big crowd was there.
1914 Thursday 27 August
Up early to keep my promise to meet Tunk at 11.A.M. We sat on the dock and talked - and talked and talked - Then ate
dinner to-gether -- got some ice ice the "White Otter" Ten went for a walk-Found a wonderful spot on Sucker's Creek
-- an abandoned river bed -- where we looked at fossils -- and smiled at each other -- and watched the rest of the bunch
looking for cottage sites! We girls had a supper with Helen and Tunk at the Hotel -- a ride to Hammond, Tunk, Blanch,
Helen, Marion, Constance and I, after hot dogs- a corn roast in front of the cottage- ate, then lay on the rock & talked-
Blanch, Helen, Clady, Morris, Tunk, Helen, Lillian, Ed--sat there till 2 A.M. Tunk and I disagreed and he went home
with Blanch. Br-r-r-r-r-r-r-Helen staid here all night. In bed about 3 A.M.
August Friday 28 1914
Got up about 3 A.M. Had breakfast then went over to the dock where Helen, Marion and Constance were in swimming-
Clady, Morris, Tunk and Ed came over too and we sat and talked on the dock. Finally everybody left but Tunk and
myself and we sat and quarreled on the end of the dock till about 12. Helen and Tunk left about 2 P.M. for Hammond.
Constance and I, Clady, Morris & Ed. went over in the car for films and ran into H & H at the ice cream parlor. "Goodbye"
again and we left for O.P. in swimming at 5 P.M. In bed at 10:30 P.M
1914 Saturday 29 August
Up at 7 A.M - packed - Swept and mopped the camp - Girls left on the none oclock boat and we came later in the car
picking them at Morristown. Got stuck in mud on the [Richville] road - So did Hugh who came to our rescue. Home
about 3 p.m-
In the evening Constance and I went up to the Station for our baggage and found Harry, Pete and Tom C there. Said
good-bye to Peter. Then went to Wonderland with C.E.A Saw Tunk standing on the corner with T. Caufield. home
about 10 p.m. Printed pictures until about 12:30 A.M.
August 30 Sunday 30 1914
Got up about 11 a.m. Read and loafed all day long - Ruth A and Spencer Crane were in to see us about 1 a.m.
Tunk was up in the evening. had a rather dry time I'm afraid. Talked all the evening - Mostly in explanation of some of
the incident things of the River. I hope that I can go with him to-morrow. It will be lots more fun to be with someone
whom I like.
In bed about 12.a.m.
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1914 Monday 31 August
Tunk - Barn dance.
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September Tuesday 1 1914
Tunk
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1914 Wednesday 2 September
Tunk
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September Thursday 3 1914
Tunk
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1914 Friday 4 September
Tunk - Corn roast
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September Saturday 5 1914
Tunk - Mary Bush's
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1914 Sunday 6 September
Pete
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September Monday 7 1914
A.M
P.M
Soir - Tunk
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1914 Tuesday 8 September
A.M. Sewed
P.M. ditto
Eve - Zeb
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September Wednesday 9 1914
A.M - Sewed
P.M - Sewed
Eve Ed Mills
1914 Thursday 10 September
Got up about 10 A.M. and set to work. Cac came up unexpectedly
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September Friday 11 1914
Picnic Coopers T.C.
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1914 Saturday 12 September
Ed Mills and excitement
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September Sunday 13 1914
Zeb and ["Oaty"]
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1914 Monday 14 September
Brownie
1914 Wednesday 16 September
Miss Marjory Anthony
My dear Marjory,
I am very glad you've come back to do the work
I am staying at "Two Pine Villa" and I will be there at 8:30 if you come over then.
It will be nice to see you again-
Mary Nourse
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1914 Monday 28 September
"Cabiria"
October Monday 5 1914
Constance and I went down to the Movies "One Wonderful Night" with Francis Bushman in the chief part. Had a wild
time with a wild man who visited on making acquaintances in a most unseemly way in the Movies.
Edith and I picked out stuff for the curtains for the reading room - Blue $.98 per yd.
To-night I've been studying and talking to McCarthy. Mostly talking to McCarthy.
A letter from Cac and Brownie!
Please let me hear from you again "soonest" will you?
Please.
"Brownie"
1914 Saturday 10 October
Dear Peggy,
Wouldn't you like to work with me on the comic page of the Vassarian? Polly Abbot asked me to. I think it would be
fun to work to-gether. I'll tell you more about later.
... B.
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October Saturday 17 1914
Congratulations on Reading Room. It is very pretty.
K. Brewster
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October Monday 19 1914
Junior Party
Rehearsal
Entire Cast!!
New Gym Monday 7:30
October Wednesday 21 1914
A nice surprise by Mrs Coye in the shape of an off campus dinner party.
Mrs Coye
Irene
Bessie
Dorothy Guckenberger
Katheryn Remington
Gertrude Tenley
and myself.
For eats we had
Oyster Cocktail
Tomato Bisque Turkey
- French Fried Potatoes
Celery - olives bread.
Salad coffee
Tomato Scalloped.
ice cream and cake.
Opened Reading room to-day. Everyone likes it very much indeed.
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1914 Thursday 22 October
Sick in a.m.
Cut Ed and English
1914 Saturday 24 October
At 10 A.M. left for down town-Lunch at Smiths - 12:01 A.M, boat for New Paltz.
Gert has a darling home - a little white house second from the corner -We arrived to find Howard colorless so we took
a walk to give him time to get ready. The "At Home" was a huge success. Bunny, Constance and I helped serve the
coffee and tea etc. The Color scheme was yellow and white and even the cakes carried it out.
We arrived home about 6 P.M. in time for dinner in Davsion. No chapel on account of Sophmore [Sophomore} party Gertrude
and I went over to call on Mrs Coye who was over in Irene's room.
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October Sunday 25 1913
Chapel on A.M.
Tea at Irene Coyes in P.M.
Supper at Carys
Gertrude Tenley (Hostess)
Mrs. Coye
Bessie
Irene
Peg
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1914 Monday 26 October
Economics written.
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1914 Wednesday 28 October
My hardest day! Six out of eight hours of work.
October Thursday 29 1914
hard work all day -Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal] at night.
Please come to new gym Tuesday 8:30 P.M.
Costman ch...
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1914 Friday 30 October
Dead tired all day.
Hockey game '16 vs 18.
5 to 3 in favor of '18 such is life
Turkey has entered the war.
Junior party rehearsel [rehearsal]
Eats in Gertrude's room.
Talked until about 1.A.M!
October Saturday 31 1914
Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-Nine
p... etc.
Junior party! It was quite good especially the side shows-Nine
p... etc.
Each day we rush in crowds to Main
We push and shove but all in vain
We scramble madly in the door
With visions of the mail we store.
Keep to the right
Don't duck the rope!
With box in sight
There still is hope.
At last the boxes open wide
We find our letters right inside.
November Monday 2 1914
[Prex] is here -- After chapel we all made a great line on either side of the walk and as soon as he appeared all began
Oh! There is man-
Who is known in these parts
His name is [Prexy] Taylor!
And he's won our hearts!, etc
He walked bareheaded down thru the rows and rows of girls to the soap palace. And after we cheered and cheered and
called for speech! "Speech!" Speech!" He spoke-
Of his happiness at being again among the "blessed memories" at V.C. Thrills
- Thrills - Thrills! It was heart rending when he said that he was "homeless" even "trunkless". - Oh! he's the
most wonderfullest man ever, ever, ever lived!
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1914 Tuesday 3 November
Sick. At chapel!
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November Wednesday 4 1914
Classes all day Rose
at 7 A.M.
Breakfast at 7:30
Chemistry 8:30 to 11:30
English ... 11:30-12:30
Lunch 12:45 - 1.10
Song practice 1.10-1:30
Study 1.30-2.30
Philosophy 2:30-3:30
Art 3:30-4:30
Rest 4:30-5:30
Dinner 6 6:30
Chapel
Study in Lib. 7:30-9:30
1914 Thursday 5 November
Straits here! Went to Art! Here for dinner and now we are writing to Ted's [Rieley].
Suffrage sale at Inn to-day. Got a suffrage button. Written in J. English A
Dear letter from Peter, Hans, Bob, Tunk -- It is nice-- O -- the deuce. What fools men are!
So much for 11-5-14
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1914 Saturday 7 November
First Hall play - The Piper.
1914 Wednesday 25 November
Left on the 5:25 train with Bessie, Lucy and Constance - Carrie met us and we went to Daddy-Long-Legs
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December Wednesday 2 1914
Rose at 7.00
Breakfast 7:30
Chemistry 8:20-11:20 A.M
Englis 11:30-12:20.
Lunch Chemistry
1:30-2:30
Study 2:30 : 3:30
Art 3:30 : 4.30
Dinner
Chapel.
Dancing 8:30 : 9:30.
December Sunday 6 1914
Miss Thallon was taken dangerously ill with convulsions in Miss Smith's room a little after three this afternoon. Four
doctor and two nurses worked over her all the after noon and evening.
She had a very bad night and was taken over to the Infirmary about 9 A.M the next morning.
December Friday 18 1914
Left Po'kie [Poughkeepsie] at 12.19 - Utica at 6 p.m - Met Mr. Potter at Utica - and Polly and Margaret Marshall on the
train-Also [Glene] Dowling.
Home at 12 A.M-All the family up to meet us
December Thursday 24 1914
Christmas eve-Got loads of presents and had just a good happy time with my family - Zeb sent me pink roses-
Bob was up in the afternoon a minute just to say hello-He is going very well and happy -- I like him packs. He
certainly has cultivated a very gentlemanly appearence [appearance] and actions since he left Gouverneur-I don't know
of a boy whom I'd be prouder of to have as a friend-He is true blue if ever a lad was true blue and as good and gentle
and true as he is good looking.
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1914 Friday 25 December
Tunk?
Bob in the afternoon. Talked and talked and talked.
December Saturday 26 1914
Tunk-
Bob came up in the afternoon and oh! dear-It was the same old story in the same old way. I just can't make him see
that he must not plan so much on the future-He asked me again and again if he could bring me a ring next summer and
when I told him that he could not-- and couldn't even see me to-night he went all to pieces. I wouldn't let him say goodbye
but told him to telephone to-morrow.
Tunk here all the evening. I heard much about "Jim"-- more about last summer and -- my failure to write this fall. I
know Tunk likes me - loves me - (so he says) but I don't believe it will last for very long-He is apt to be fickle-He
is a peach too and the only one of the boys that I could think of marrying - except maybe [R].
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1914 Sunday 27 December
Turk
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December Monday 28 1914
Dance at the Inn with E [Lin]
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1914 Tuesday 29 December
Athenian Dance with [Elin].
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December Wednesday 30 1914
Ed Mills
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1914 Thursday 31 December
Zeb.
Notes for 1915
This has been a nice year but I feel lots more than one year older than last year The
things I have gained have been first, friends and a wider outlook and understanding of life - secondly a deeper
realization of my own incompacity [sic]The
happiest times of the year have been
the River Trip.
Tupper Lake Trip.
Pleasant Lake -
August--Cash Rec'd Paid
Tupper Lake Trip 4.00 1.00
Date Book .40
12 Candy etc .26
September--Cash
flash light
Englis Books
con sumers L.
Senior Parlor Tax
gloves
Slosh collars
Chemistry Book
" "
Lab Book
Wordsworth
Ed. Outline
Philosophy
Ed Book
Stunt party
Board
Meals
Chair
book case
Rec'd Paid
.75
1.00
.25
.25
.25
2.50
1.50
.25
.50
.35
1.80
.50
9.90
3.00
3.00
3.75
1.00
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23.65
October-Cash Rec'd Paid
Oct 16 10.00
Maud Adams 1.50
.50
paper .30
[ain atee's] .15
car fare .10
candy, cookies .25
Smiths .20
Movies .10
pay Day 5.50
Candy .10
New Paltz
Flowers 1.00
Car fare .80
Smiths .60
Stamps etc 1.00
Roses .50
[Canley]-apples .25
Car fare .10
Stockings 1.00
pencils .05
Smiths 14.35
car fare .10
Ribbon .06
papers .04
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14.55
November-Cash Rec'd Paid
care[sic] fare .10
scissors .55
shields .25
Buttons .10
.10
candy .10
stocking 1.00
hair pins .10
collar .29
.49
ribbon 1.10
Book .25
covers .25
crepe de chine 2.44
Rose .25
21 pens .25
car fare .10
frame .25
fasteners .10
Salt fords 3.00
Incense .15
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11.32
December-Cash Rec's Paid
Moor Bros. 7.85
Lingerie clasps .25
Jewel case .25
nail case .25
pens .25
Ling. clasps .25
Ribbon .25
Ribbon .24
coat hanger .10
paper .10
Candy .15
Icicles .05
Harvard note .15
pen 2.50
Theme pads .40
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