The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

work, after his trip, this morning. Mr. Mc around home all day. Mr C has Merrick (?) and Mrs. Darmsking (?) dined with us to day. Mary L at C. this A.M. Mrs. Sallie (?) Mitchell called--Our young folks did not get home till after eight (?). A shower and an appearance of a storm detained them--they took supper at the Yellow Springs and home (?) all (?), mostly (?), had relised when they came. 8 Aug. Wed. Most a lovely day. Riley Mary P and McKenzie and Fannie around resting all day0- -and having a nice time--after tea this Eve Riley took Mary P down to Xenia--and came back home at a late hour alone--and is with Mr McK-- here to night. This A.M. Mr Mc at Clifton-- Came home and went to some kind of a “Democrat (?) Club meeting.” Uncle Joe and our boys (W and N?) all at this roads (?) --Mary L-- and one of Mrs. Robbisons little girls here helping me. This afternoon Fred and Clara took our good woman Mary L down to C. to be gone a few days. Mary Robbison here in her place. 9 Aug. Thurs. Most a beautiful day. Mr. Mc left this A.M. for Mr. (?) Rev (?) Weavers Sale near the Y. Springs--took dinner at the Springs--in the afternoon we went to Mr. J. R. Hills but he was not at home came(?) fast Mr. _______--took tea there--some of their young ladies friends there visiting--on (?) last night or rather this morning at __ Fred and Harlan left for Springfield market with apples--did not get home till this afternoon--Riley went away this morning to make some calls. Uncle Joe and Clayton at the roads. This afternoon Mr McKenzie bid(?) us good bye. Fannie took him to C. they stopped at Aunt Mary Ls--and Riley took him to the six o clock train- -he expects to visit relatives some where on the Ohio River. Fannie took tea at Aunt Mary Ls-- then she and __ (Neet?) went with her to call at Aunt Nancys. Homer there all week helping Aunt Nancy as they are all on the sick list they give a flattering ___(account?) of his faithfulness and usefulness. I have been busy sewing all afternoon. I feel I (?) so terrible leaving(?) --Mary Robbison at the work (?). Fannie did not get back till near dark when Riley came with her he is here to night. 11 Aug. Sat. Quite nice day. [...] Mr. Robisson Satterfield (?) died in 6 PM Monday--aged 39. On Saturday Aug. this 4th Mr. Jacob Huffine (?) died at his home in Springfield--his remains were brought to C- for interment. John Mc Canlass (?) died in C- this P.M. 12 Aug Sabb. Quite (?) a nice day. Fannie Fred Harlan Clayton and Jason at Sabbath School. Clara went down to stay with Aunt Jane--she is not very well. [..] At __ Fannie and Fred attended the young folks prayer meeting [...] Clara still at Aunt Janes Charlie Nrye (?) here and recited with Clayton and Jason this Eve. 13 Aug. Monday. Quite a bright day. [...] A meeting of the Prohibition Club in C. but none of us there. 86