The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

21 July Tuesday. Raining most of the day. Bro Silas here to dinner. This afternoon he and Mr. Mc at Springfield. Bro Dan here I met Mrs. Waddle Mrs. M-s this eve. Mrs. Hoghin began making soap to day. 22 July Wed. This afternoon thrashing at Mr. Palheaths our wheat was taken there to be threshed – men hauling the straw home. Six or seven of the men here for supper. Eve. all of us at home. 23 July Thurs. Pleasant. Katy went home this morning to wait on her mother. Mr. Mc at Packer sheep pasture. Sister Jane called this morning Mrs. Hoghin here to day again at the soap making. Jessie white washing Juut (?) trees. Miller came in with the men to dinner. After supper Mr. Mc and Fred at town. Fred had his hair cut. 24 July Friday. Mr. Mc cleaning the mower till noon. Our three men at out (?) work. Mrs. Hoghin here to day again. Mrs. Miller at town this morning Father brought her home. Jessie white washing the porch Mrs. Hoghin cleaned it for me. Men into supper at five. The Carpenter, Jessie Mr. Mc and all went to the hay field on double quick. Almost dark a heavy rain came on they were not done a minute too soon. 25 July Sat. Rain last night and damp this morning. Our three men still with us. James 8 (?). Mc. drove up and took Mr. Mc with him to Spring field. Late this P.M. I called to see Mrs. Miller she has been sick all day. The Children have taken care of one another Homer has been in his wagon most of the day. I have been very busy as a matter of course when I am alone. 26 July Sabb. Pleasant…I have been feeling sick most of the day. This even Father, Fannie, & Fred got the supper. Jessie and Fannie washed the dishes. Our three men here to day… 27 July Monday. Rain on last night – damp to day. Our three men with us. Mr. Mc at town returned a little after dinner bringing Katy with him. I felt quite glad to see her I have not been feeling very well today. Harlan not very well either. Hugh called this eve – he went back to Silas’s again. Mrs. Miller here this eve. Mr. Miller left for Lancaster to day. Katy staying with Mrs. M- to night. Mr. Mc reassuring Harlan. 28 July Tues. Damp this morning. Harlan quite sick last night. Our three men, Bro Hugh, and Johnny Rass here for dinner. Mr. Mc at town looking for a girl for us – he returned after dinner. Bro Silas came with him – they took dinner at Sister Mary Little’s. Silas went with Hugh to Madison to be gone a few days. Mary M- our sister – has gone out to stay with Jennie. I called at Mrs. M-s this eve. Met Mrs. Waddle there. It is quite cool to night we are having five in the bed room. 67