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Mary Edith Throop Diary, 1913-1914

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Henry has gone for Uncle Hugh this Eve.

Oct 19.- SUn.- Henry brought Auntie & Howard up this a.m. Went to S.S this p.m. & all went to the thanksgiving service this Eve. Mrs Boyd sang a solo. Splendid samon.

Oct 20.-Mon.- Thanksgiving Day. All here for dinner. Mr. Boyd came out for his decoration in the church. 4p.m. Rainy night,

Oct 21.-tues.-papa took Auntie & Uncle home this p.m. & them went to a sale of Hotslun Cattle on fair ground. Swept the church. Annie & Howard are staying here & went down to Dalton's this Eve.

Oct 22.-Wed.- Mama & annie put on a quilt this a.m. Mrs. Dalton was here this pm & helped quilt.

Oct 23.- thur.- Warmer

Oct 24.- fri.- Rainy Day & night

Oct 25.- Sat.- Annie & Howard went home this morn. Electa B- came here this p.m. to stay over Sunday. Played game this Eve.

Oct 26.- Sun.- S.S & Service this p.m. I was at Electa's for tea. also Reo Mr.Boyd.

Oct 27.- Mon.- Washed. Reo. mr & Mrs Boyd came here for tea. I went to the meeting to arrange for Young People's meeting.

Oct 29.-Wed- Papa & I were in town all day. I visited Dr Dhaver's office. Mr. Andrew who died Mon. was buried this p.m.

Oct 30.- Thur.- Mama was at Dalton's to-day. I went

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