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Laura Robinson/Sills Diary, 1911

Laura Robinson Sills 1911 (44).pdf

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September Tuesday 12 1911

Fine day. Men busy.


Wednesday 13

Fine day. Chilly. I was up to B. Wright's awhile in afternoon.


Thursday 14

Fine day. Nothing doing.


September Friday 15 1911

Windy in morning & rained. [chaud] fine. A. Sills & I for a drive in Evening.


Saturday 16

Perfect day. I drive to Brooks. Ferry. Took a woman up to catch ferry boat. She was visiting TW. Abrams.


Sunday 17

Fine day. Father & I were to church in afternoon. A. Sills & I were for a drive in Evening.

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