The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

3 Aug. (about funeral of Taylors’ baby) [...] Mary P. and Fannie in their room at their books all day. [...] 4 Aug Sat. Quite a warm dusty. Fred took Fannie and Mary P to the eight o clock train this morning. Fannie met the County Board Examinations to day. Mr. Mc went down at a later hour-- Riley Little in X (I am guessing Xenia--Tabitha)--he and Fannie took tea at Mary Porter’s and came home with father--I have been very busy all day--putting the house in order. I put up our “new Curtains” in (?) front room of stairs--I have certainly been very busy. [...] Clayton, Uncle Joe and Fred went down into __. Fred went to Uncle David __ as this Eve. and helped out with the work--as they are all on the sick list--Between eight and nine Mr.Mc and Fannie came they brought Mr. T. H. Mackenzie (sp?) with them he came to C (Clifton?) this afternoon. Mr Mackenzie ___ to visiting for a few days. Mary L, our (?) woman (woman?) at four (?) this afternoon also and came back with Fred and Clayton. 5 Aug. Sabb. Warm and dusty. Fannie, Fred, Clara Clayton and Jason over at Sabbath School Mr. Mc. Kenzie rode down with them and stopped off at Riley S--and went to church with him (?). Our woman, and Harlan and Homer at home with Florence Mr. Mc and I at church--Mr Morton’s subject of discourse--How can religion be revived in the heart, in the home and in the church. Too much importance can not be attached to reviving religion in our heart and in our home--it is in the home that lessons and impressions for time and eternity is made. It is to be more concerned about the salvation of our sons and daughters than about anything else in the world. Let us neglect everything else but let us never forget the interests of our immortal soul-- nor the interest of the souls of those that God has entrusted to our keeping. After preaching Rily and MacKenzie came up (?) home with us and they with Fred and Fannie attended the young folks prayer meeting at (Sing?) this Eve. Mr. McKenzie came home with Fannie and Fred this Eve and is with us to night. This P.M. those of the children that were here had catechism and Bible reading. We gathered up stairs on the porch (?). 6 Aug. Monday. A warm dusty day. Clara and Clayton took there (?) clothing to Sarah H[‘]s this morning when they came back Mr. McKenzie rode down to C. with them on a little errand brought Uncle Jas (James?--Tabitha) up. This afternoon I went on a “flying trip” with Fred to C.- -and returned in a short time--I made a brief call at Aunt Jane’s and grandmother’s. After tea Fannie and Mr. McK-- went to Xenia--Riley L-- and Mary P-- returned with them--Mr. McK around home all day. This P.M. Uncle Joe and Harlan at C-- to make arrangements for making the roads. Homer went to C-- this morning to stay at Aunt Nancy's for a few days and help to wait on the sick folks. 7 Aug. Tues. Quite a bright day. We began the exercises of the day by entertaining Mr. Mackenzie and Rily and Mary P. at breakfast. In a little while they (?) and Fannie left for the Clifton Cliffs. Uncle Joe moving out with his forces to work on the roads. Mr (?) N. Resumed 85