The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

14 Aug. Tues. [...] This afternoon at two O clock Mr Mc and F (?) attended the Bible Society at the M.E. (?) Church. Had a sermon by Rev Cooper from Clifton [...] 20 Aug. Monday. [...] We have been busy putting things in order all day in the kitchen and all over the house. Fannie writing and putting (?) the rest of the time in preparing meals. [...] 21 Aug. Tues. Rain nearly all of last night, and almost constant rain today. Work suspended. Near __ Clara drove down to the Thompsons Camp and brought Mary __ up. She began work in our kitchen this P.M. Little Mary Robbison and Clara had a time playing with their dolls [...] 22 Aug. Wed. [...] Mary P (?) -- busy in the kitchen. [...] Mr N and Fred plowing in field next the rail road. 24 Aug. Friday. Quite a nice day. Fannie working on her blue calico Mary __ busy making Crabb jelly--she is quite a success. [...] 25 Aug. Sat. Quite a bright day. [...] This is the week of the Springfield fair. Mr. Mc went out with Mr ___ to the grounds as the fair is still in __ to day. Fannie got a light cloth dress at ___-- she got (?) hat and gloves to match. Aunt Bell making arrangements to get a black silk [...] 87