The Journals of Martha E. McMillan

Martha E. MacMillan Journal 1894 Transcribed and edited by Austin C. Becton (2015) Rankin MacMillan’s notes for 1894 In this year – James is 60, Martha is 50. Oldest daughter (married) Fannie is 26. Fred is 24. Harlan is 22. Homer is 20. Clara is 18. Clayton is 14. Jason is 12 and Paul is 4. The__e welcome to our wailing hearts; We bid thee come. Ca___ man but know what thon? On days of anguish fraught with toils and ca_es— Fear him, before thy final day departs wilt bring: the storms might gather on his brem. But better as it is, that more may know, His future state. Thy e____ lifts the soul to higher hopes; and richer joys shall flem? To him whose thoughts are centered on the goal. See slail? A happy New Year jon? Can make it my dear, By _____ being and doing your best; Be cheery and __ the ___ months through, So shall the New Year be blest.” Now let us try to make these lines our ___ of c____ it through the days and months of 1894. By being cheery and true and smiling and doing our best. 96