The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

at three to hear Rev. Rabb (?) of Jamestown. This eve Fred and Homer attended the Young folks prayer meeting also church at the hall. Mr. Mc. and I were at the hall also. Rev. Mr. Coulter preached text “For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” His sermon was very touching--it showed O how great indeed was the love and suffering and sacrifice of Christ. The hall crowded. Clara at the meeting and came home with us. Quite beautiful evening. Very Clear. 28 May. Monday. Rain to day again. A drenching rain this P.M: and wind--a barn blew down near Clifton. Mr Peters and Mr. N- here all day--working with the teams this afternoon Our carpenter finished white washing the barn and helped me take down beds and put (?) up beds this afternoon. Fred at Eli Smalls (?) shearing to day. Homer and Harlan working on the sheep at home. This afternoon Mr. Mc and Homer at the Clifton pasture (?). The dogs have been among the sheep there. [...] Clayton at C- this morning Aunt Jane came home with him and spent the day. This Eve she took the waggon (?) down and Uncle Joe came back in it--he was at X- to day on the Mr and Mrs __ Townsly ____ Case. Charlie Folbreath (?) here to day with Clayton and Jason. This Eve after Fred came home he went with Charlie Erwin on the “Creamery wagon” to the Selma office.... 29 May. Tues. Sometimes clouds--then sunshine. I began the exercises of the day by helping a man to lunch (?) and a few boys from the old Waren family Bible that Grandmother McMillan gave us I have concluded to distribute it in this way--“Sow the Seed”--I have also distributed the leafs of Grandfather ____ old family Bible the same way. We (?) __ are only sowing now--but it is in eternity which shall disclose what the harvest shall be--if we sow the word of God there shall certainly be harvest--a reaping time [...] Fred Harlan Homer and Clara at the Cedarville Commencement [...] 30 May. Wed. Decoration Day--of (?) the Soldiers graves (?). Mr. Mc. at C. this AM. Clayton went with him and got two teeth extracted, by Dr. Norman. Mr. Mc. out at Jacksons lumber yard. The Soldiers parading to day--Some (?) few passing (?) to the decoration this afternoon The Carpenter began working on front steps and/seats this afternoon. [...] Alex Rice here and cleaned the parlor hall and sitting room… 31 May. Thurs. Quite a nice day. Mr. Pers and Son here--Mr. N- here and looked over acnts (? Tabitha: “accounts”, perhaps?) Mr Peters and Son here finishing the plantings. Mr. N- and Uncle Joe here also. Mr Mc at the Clifton pasture this A.M. Jack Stretcher (?) and __(his?) three Sons working on sheep this afternoon. Mary, our woman, and Clayton at C- (Tabitha: here she has scratched out “this afternoon”). This Eve all at home. Clara and Florence following around together as usual. I am still progressing slowly with house cleaning. 80