The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

23 Oct. Wednesday. James at Clifton at Mill to day. Edgeworth here for dinner and supper. Eve - Lizzie Lake called. Mrs. Coon was found dead in her yard this evening. From appearances it seems she was burned to death this morning - her little child was found in the house. Afternight - James, Edgeworth and Dave have gone over. No one here but Bob and I. O I am so sad and lonely, the least sound makes me shudder (48). 24 Oct. Thursday morning. Of all the nights I ever experienced last night was the most wretched. I kept the lamp dimly burning all night in my room - waiting every minute for James’ coming - but alas! he did not return till morning. After breakfast - Tom Crawford and Edgeworth took breakfast with us. Joe Caldwell called. Quite a number here for dinner. After dinner, James and the rest of the men have gone back to Coons - they are expecting the Coroner. Smith B? called. Eve - Edgeworth and James at town - Edgeworth here for supper. Wm. Weymouth married last night at half past four (49). 25 Oct. Friday. Edgeworth here on last night. Morning - I was down at C - brought my carpet home, did some shopping and brought Jane home with me - she and Edgeworth and some stranger, a p….p (pump?) maker here for dinner. Eve. After supper, James took Jane back to C - did not return till after ten (49). 28 Oct. Monday. Rain. Mother, Mary, and Jane Caldwell here for dinner. They ? at my carpet. Eve - Sam G - called a few minutes (50). 29 Oct. Monday. Damp and cloudy. James around attending to his stock. Dave and Christie husking corn. Afternoon and Eve - James at C - (50). 30 Oct. Wednesday. Bold gloomy and wet. James and I at Xenia took Jane and sister Mary with us - got quite a supply of carpets (50). 31 Oct. Thursday. Damp and cloudy. Coon here this morning to settle accounts. Afternoon. At Weymouth and ? reception. Quite a large company. Dinner very fine - Sister Mary was there. Had a very pleasant time. Returning home - called at Mother’s and Mrs. G’s - Mrs. G has not been well for a few days (50). November 1 Nov. Friday. Pleasant. James over at Clifton - took dinner at Joe C’s and spent the afternoon at J. ? Robert and I cleaned the kitchen and pantry (51). 2 Nov. Sat. After breakfast. Mr. Marshal and Jim Mitchel called. James at Coon’s sale until late in the afternoon. After an early supper went to C - returned after nine with J. Mitchel - as they 20