The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

25” Nov Friday- “After the meeting (missionary meeting) I made some business calls around town_” 26” Nov Sat-: “Snow on the ground quite a winter day. Rev Robbison called this morning Philip feeding – Mr. Mc and Uncle Joe and Jason look like they have been overtaken with a storm. No one so happy as Paul He has been shoveling snow and running a snow wagon all morning.” 29” Nov Tues.: “Two men from Springfield have rented the Lowery building to start (huge blank) It will surely be a curse to the town if they succeed--” 30” Nov. Wed.: “Not well and at home this P.M. Mr. Mc at C_ late this P.M. I have been in bed most of the day with (over?) my had a stomach attacks.” December 1” Dec Thursday. “I have been on the sick list most of the day again-- What would become of me if it were not for Mary’s faithfulness.” 2” Dec. Friday. “The world moving very slow with me. Paul at home from School today with something like chicken pocks.” “A revival at the Quaker church_” “Old Mr. John Crain, a life long resident of Cedarville - with the exceptions of the ten months spent this last summer and fall in London died at his home there-- And his remains were brought to Cedarville this morning. Funeral in the W.E. Church.” 6” Dec. Tuesday. “Dr. McMichael of Bellbrook formerly president of Monmouth College gave an address to the students and friends of Cedarville College in the chapel this morning. Jason attended it. If the weather had been more inviting we would loved to have been there.” 8” Dec. Thurs: “Mr. Crites rode home with (lima ?) from Mr. Crampton’s sale _ When passing the track at Selma they came into too close contact with a freight train for comfort -- They escaped by pulling old Frank & the sleigh off the track __ We never know how many deliverances & blessings we have to be thankful for.” 9” Dec. Friday: “Mr. Mc brought my 2” supply of medicine from Dr. M.H. Christofer London - from the express office -” 10” Dec. Sat. “I also called to see Mrs. John Wiliamson She has Ellen Litte staying with her since Mr. Williamson’s death.” 144