The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

morning. . . . While we had a sad day yet it was a pleasant day, spent with friends who seemed to appreciate us. 18 June, Saturday. . . . I am feeling how tired I am after the ride yesterday. This afternoon Homer left for Springfield on a visit. . . . Mrs. Stuart died on Wednesday morning. She was 66 years old. John [Sparh?] near to Jamestown dropped dead this week at his home. . . . A busy very busy week to all of us. 19 June, Sabbath. . . . Clayton & Jason and Paul at Sabbath School and church. . . . I did not feel well enough to go. Rosey and Alex and Russ here. Luella Davis & Rosey brother here most of the day. We tried to treat them kindly and set them a good example. 23 June, Thursday. . . . This afternoon I attended the W.C.T.U. at Mrs. Shrodes. 26 June Sabbath. A Nice day. This morning Jason & Paul and I at the exercises of the church. It was Review day. Several of the girls read papers. Aunt Mary read. . . . Mr ________ [Scoot?] – The Hindoo from India preached for Mr Morton to day. His text “Let your light so shine that men seeing your good works will glorify your father which is in heaven.” 29 June, Wednesday. . . . This P.M. & Eve Homer at C– for the mail. After supper he went back to Charleston to see [Scarf?]. He has enlisted for the Cubian war – will go soon. July 1898 1 July, Friday. . . . At an early hour this morning Homer left with the carriage and the two [sarls?] for Springfield to meet Fannie and Donald and Malcolm. They got into the Old Erie Depot at noon. Harlan did not know Homer was coming and he drove out and Homer did not know Harlan was going out so they were both there to meet her. . . . Fannie and the boys are looking well, but Fannie is very tired. 3 July, Sabbath. . . . The subject of the Bible lesson was “The Kingdom divided.” We had a pleasant hour. We must keep pushing forward when the way seems dark and discouraging. It is not the successful that are rewarded but the faithful. 5 July, Tuesday. A beautiful day. Russel Stanforth “departed” this morning, to the great joy of us all. 6 July, Wednesday. . . . Mr. Mc. left this A.M. for Springfield to meet Clara 7 Mrs Baily. They came in at ten. Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Esply met them at the train and took them home with them to 127