Mary T. Hill Diary 1921

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Mary T. Hill Diary1921

January 1, SaturdayA cloudy day. Snowing a little this afternoon. I went for a drive out the Ave. thisforenoon. It was pleasant. Charlotte is in her room. Georgiana has gone to Echo Lakewith the Egil Boeckman family for the day. Not cold. Yesterday was Egils birth-day.January 2, SundayMild day. 12 above at 8 a.m. A cloudy day. Not so dark as of late. One inch of snow fallyesterday afternoon. 20 above at noon. Have been out for a drive far as St. Thomase’s.[sic] Norman left for New Haven last evening. George Slade arrived from New York thisearly morning. Wrote to Ruth just now.January 3, Monday20 above at 745 a.m. A beautiful forenoon. So bright and mild. 30 above at 11 a.m. Iwent for a drive far as the River. Mittie Porter is here just came. I have a letter from Mrs.Upham to day from Rome - Italy. I just wrote to Mrs. Freeman James.January 4, TuesdaySuch unusual Weather for this month. Rained last night. 34 above this morning 8 a.m.40 above at 11 a.m. quite sultry atmosphere. I went for a drive - to River. Just wrote toGertrude. Ras and Clara reached Jekyl [sic] Island yesterday mild weather there too atelegram tells me.January 5, Wednesday18 above at 730 a.m. A remarkably fine warm day. Thawing brilliantly bright. A letterfrom Dorothy jr. yesterday. I just wrote to her. The Slades are leaving this evening.Wrote to Anson sr. to day.January 6, Thursday26 above zero at 8 this a.m. An unsettled day but mild - temperature. Have been out faras the River. Just wrote to Clara to Jekyl [sic] Island and to James N.B.H. A telegramfrom George Slade tells me they made their train from Chicago. They left for New Yorklast evening. Nell Finch going too as their guest.January 7, Friday24 above at 8 a.m. This is the most gloriously beautiful day. So warm. My ride was verypleasant. I was helped in to Rachels house to day to see the childrens new doll house.It is a marvel of furnishings. I just wrote to Mamie and a note to Clara.

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January 8, Saturday18 above at 730 a.m. Another beautiful day. Have been out and enjoyed it invigoratingair. Sent Charlotte small package of things they left. Check Book and a {inserted:fountain} pen. They went to day.January 9, Sunday14 above at 730 a.m. It was a glorious morning of sun shine and a lovely day. I went to8 oclock Mass. Dave Morrison called to-day. So did Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Schulze. Theyleave for Florida this week Wednesday. I wrote to Mrs. Upham to day.January 10, Monday16 above at 8 a.m. An unsettled day. Not cold, 20 above at 11 a.m. Went for a drive toRiver. A letter from Clara to day from Jekyl [sic] Island Club. Just wrote to Clara andnote to Mr. Grob.January 11, Tuesday4 above this a. m. at 8. Another fine Sunny day. Not cold. I went for a drive far as theRiver. Have just written to Mamie and to Ruth to Mamie to the Ambassador Atlantic CityN. J.January 12, Wednesday6 below zero at 745 a.m. A gloriously bright day. pretty cold so I have not been out. Apostal from Clara to day from Jekyl [sic] Island. She says she is better than for a year. Ihave just been writing to Mike Gavin and a note to a M. D. Cooper at St. Lukes Hospital.I have a letter from Georgiana to day she says her mother is well.January 13, Thursday12 above at 745 a.m. A mild day went out for a drive this forenoon. Just wrote toGeorgiana. Received a letter from Charlotte to day. Also one from Norman. I havewritten a note to Mr. Thos. O’Hanlon.January 14, Friday20 – 25 above at 2 p.m. About an inch of snow fell last night. I did not go out to-day.Had a letter from Clara and I have just written to her. She is better.January 15, Saturday4 above at 745 a.m. A mild day. Just wrote to Norman and to Charlotte. Mittie is here.“Tine” Meagher was just here. She is better. Have not been out yesterday or to-day -taking a rest.January 16, Sunday4 above at 830 a.m. I am not up to-day. Taking a prescribed rest after indulging inShirred eggs last Friday. It looks bright out but I am told it is cold, windy ect [sic]. Justwriting to George Slade.

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January 17, Monday5 below 7.45 a.m. Day grew warmer by 2 p.m. Just wrote to Mr. James W. Ellsworth .Received a letter from Charlotte to day. Mrs. Raguet was here this forenoon.January 18, Tuesday {on page for 1/20}Not cold. A fine day. Maud just in. She came home this morning. Just wrote to Charlotteand to Ruth. This should be the 18th. Tuesday 18th.January 19, Wednesday30 above a.m. An unsettled day dark, some rain fell this forenoon. Sun shine in theafternoon by spells. Just wrote to Walter and to Clara. Sent Clara a box from Chicago.Was up to 48 above to day.January 20, Thursday [on page for 1/18}30 above this a.m. Thursday 20th. Very warm all forenoon water running everywhere.Snow about gone walking risky. Just wrote to Mary Beard and to Maudie. Went for adrive this forenoon. “Tine” Meagher just in. Sweater from Dorothy jr. sent to Gertrude today.January 21, Friday36 above at 730 this a.m. 50 above at 2 oclock this afternoon. Snow all a thing of thepast. Just wrote to Clara, to Anson jr. and to Georgiana. It was warm out to day. I wentas far as the River. A letter from Clara to day from Jekyl [sic] Island.January 22, SaturdayA gloriously perfect day and so warm. Very like Spring in its best form. We went over toHome of the Friendless this fore noon to enquire for Mrs. Schell. Miss “Van” found herbetter. I just wrote to Gertrude and a note to John A. Taylor to Naval AcademyAnnapolis, Maryland.January 23, Sunday24 above at 730 this a.m. This is the most gloriously by perfect day of this month. Wentto Mass this morning and later for a drive. Very warm to day. Have just written toCharlotte.January 24, Monday18 above at 730 this a.m. Slept very well last night. Received a letter from Gertrude today. Have just written to Gertrude P. Harrigan and to Gertrude enjoyed a pleasant drivethis forenoon. Sent a note to “Mittie.”January 25, Tuesday13 above at 730 a.m. Some colder to day. A letter from Clara to-day. I just wrote to Mrs.Freeman James and to Clara. Did not go out to day had digestive trouble yesterday. Weare sending 110 prs. of socks out for cold feet to day.