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Mary Agnes "Aggie" Cooper Diary, 1917

MaryAgnesCooper_1917_023.pdf

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Sun June 17.

Fine and much warmer, a slight frost last night but no harm. Aunt Nellie and I at morning church. Mother and Annie here in the afternoon very dusty. we all went to eve. church.

Mon June 18

Fine untill noon a terrific rain and thunder storm. Aunt Mattie and I in Toronto. I got my dress fitted in the eve.

Tue June 19.

Fine and quite warm. Aunt Nellie at Mrs Pebbles. I went to Miss Mundeys. Marjorie called.

Wed June 20.

Fine at first, then showery in afternoon. Mrs Davidson up and doing work. Nurse left yesterday.

Thurs June 21

Fine after a heavy rain last night got word Mrs Wallbridge dead. got my dress. $3 making. $8.44 in all.

Fri June 22

Fine and quite cool. I walked to Willies in the evening, took lettuce, called Miss Wilory Lawrence, Thursday.

Sat June 23

Rained all afternoon, a great growth the past two weeks, we all had tea at Mrs Peebles.

Sun June 24.

Aunt Nellie at church. Fine but dull all day, We all went to evening church, called at Mrs M {Don?}

Mon June 25.

Fine bright day. we washed.

Tues June 26.

Fine after a heavy rain in the night. Irene Chapman called. very hot and sultry. Mr Lawrence called. Aunt Nellie at Red Cross in eve. Mr Horne cut grass.

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