Monthly Archives: October 2012

Weekend in Allegan

Posted on October 31, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Oct. 6-8, 1911] Fri. Oct. 6, 1911 Well I was elected by a vote of 120, the other two candidates for my place got 73 and 76!! This noon I came to Allegan with papa. Hilda Joseph and … Continue reading →

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A book’s revelation

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Oct. 1- 5, 1911] Sun. Oct. 1, 1911 I did not feel very well so did not go out all day. I played the piano & mandolin, read, made some candy and towards night Elizabeth came over for … Continue reading →

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Tennis Anyone?

Posted on October 27, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 28-30, 1911] Thurs. Sept. 28, 1911 Went to school! Had a History test and a fire drill  also chapel this morning which made the day different from Usual. This afternoon I went over by invitation to see … Continue reading →

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A red letter day!

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 25 & 27, 1911] Mon.  Sept. 25, 1911 It rained or was cloudy and wet all day. So we could not play tennis as planned. This morning I went to School and in the afternoon I studied … Continue reading →

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Tennis & Hickory Nuts

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept 22-23, 1911] Fri. Sept. 22, 1911 Went to school! We are having pettissions[sic] or nominations for school elections now.  We carry it out on the same was[sic] the real elections are held  I have signed a whole … Continue reading →

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Taft Day!

Posted on October 21, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 21, 1911] Thur. Sept. 21, 1911 Taft day!!! Of all the crowds and fun and excitement! Vera and I went down to see the President of the United States togather[sic]. And we saw him at three places … Continue reading →

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“Say but I’ve had an exciting day!”

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 19-20, 1911] Tues. Sept. 19, 1911 Went to school. Vera & I skipped at the end of the third hr. because Phyllis and I didn’t want to stay in school. After dinner Papa and May and I … Continue reading →

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An ordinary weekend

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 16-17, 1911] Sat. Sept. 16, 1911 This morning got up about 8:00 then dusted down stairs and sweept[sic] and dusted my room. This afternoon May and I went down town then came home and played tennis. I … Continue reading →

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Hopes for the State Tournament

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 12-15, 1911] Tues. Sept. 12, 1911 Went to school and I went to Latin, History and Physics. And then went back after dinner to see about my credits. And I only have to take 3 subjects now … Continue reading →

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Back to School

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Museum Staff

[Post for Sept. 8-10] Fri. Sept. 8, 1911 Hated to get up! Off to school we went and I had a pile of fun!! The way the pupils fire notes is something awfull!! They have a beautiful assembly room. I … Continue reading →

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