Mary T. Hill Diary 1921 January 1, Saturday A cloudy day. Snowing a little this afternoon. I went for a drive out the Ave. this forenoon. It was pleasant. Charlotte is in her room. Georgiana has gone to Echo Lake with the Egil Boeckman family for the day. Not cold. Yesterday was Egils birth-day. January 2, Sunday Mild day. 12 above at 8 a.m. A cloudy day. Not so dark as of late. One inch of snow fall yesterday afternoon. 20 above at noon. Have been out for a drive far as St. Thomase’s. [sic] Norman left for New Haven last evening. George Slade arrived from New York this early morning. Wrote to Ruth just now. January 3, Monday 20 above at 745 a.m. A beautiful forenoon. So bright and mild. 30 above at 11 a.m. I went for a drive far as the River. Mittie Porter is here just came. SocietyI have a letter from Mrs. Upham to day from Rome - Italy. I just wrote to Mrs.Papers Freeman James. January 4, Tuesday Such unusual Weather for this month. RainedHill last night. 34 above this morning 8 a.m. 40 above at 11 a.m. quite sultry atmosphere. I went for a drive - to River. Just wrote to Gertrude. Ras and Clara reached JekylT. [sic] Island yesterday mild weather there too a telegram tells me. Historical January 5, Wednesday 18 above at 730 a.m. A remarkably fine warm day. Thawing brilliantly bright. A letter from Dorothy jr. yesterday.Mary I just wrote to her. The Slades are leaving this evening. Wrote to Anson sr. to day. January 6, Thursday 26 above zero at 8 this a.m. An unsettled day but mild - temperature. Have been out far as the River. Just wrote to Clara to Jekyl [sic] Island and to James N.B.H. A telegram from George SladeMinnesota tells me they made their train from Chicago. They left for New York last evening. Nell Finch going too as their guest. January 7, Friday 24 above at 8 a.m. This is the most gloriously beautiful day. So warm. My ride was very pleasant. I was helped in to Rachels house to day to see the childrens new doll house. It is a marvel of furnishings. I just wrote to Mamie and a note to Clara. 1921, p.1 January 8, Saturday 18 above at 730 a.m. Another beautiful day. Have been out and enjoyed it invigorating air. Sent Charlotte small package of things they left. Check Book and a {inserted: fountain} pen. They went to day. January 9, Sunday 14 above at 730 a.m. It was a glorious morning of sun shine and a lovely day. I went to 8 oclock Mass. Dave Morrison called to-day. So did Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Schulze. They leave for Florida this week Wednesday. I wrote to Mrs. Upham to day. January 10, Monday 16 above at 8 a.m. An unsettled day. Not cold, 20 above at 11 a.m. Went for a drive to River. A letter from Clara to day from Jekyl [sic] Island Club. Just wrote to Clara and note to Mr. Grob. January 11, Tuesday 4 above this a. m. at 8. Another fine Sunny day. Not cold. I went for a drive far as the River. Have just written to Mamie and to Ruth to Mamie to the Ambassador Atlantic City N. J. Society January 12, Wednesday Papers 6 below zero at 745 a.m. A gloriously bright day. pretty cold so I have not been out. A postal from Clara to day from Jekyl [sic] Island. She says she is better than for a year. I have just been writing to Mike Gavin andHill a note to a M. D. Cooper at St. Lukes Hospital. I have a letter from Georgiana to day she says her mother is well. T. January 13, Thursday Historical 12 above at 745 a.m. A mild day went out for a drive this forenoon. Just wrote to Georgiana. Received a letter from Charlotte to day. Also one from Norman. I have written a note to Mr. Thos.Mary O’Hanlon. January 14, Friday 20 – 25 above at 2 p.m. About an inch of snow fell last night. I did not go out to-day. Had a letter from Clara and I have just written to her. She is better. January 15, SaturdayMinnesota 4 above at 745 a.m. A mild day. Just wrote to Norman and to Charlotte. Mittie is here. “Tine” Meagher was just here. She is better. Have not been out yesterday or to-day - taking a rest. January 16, Sunday 4 above at 830 a.m. I am not up to-day. Taking a prescribed rest after indulging in Shirred eggs last Friday. It looks bright out but I am told it is cold, windy ect [sic]. Just writing to George Slade. 1921, p.2 January 17, Monday 5 below 7.45 a.m. Day grew warmer by 2 p.m. Just wrote to Mr. James W. Ellsworth . Received a letter from Charlotte to day. Mrs. Raguet was here this forenoon. January 18, Tuesday {on page for 1/20} Not cold. A fine day. Maud just in. She came home this morning. Just wrote to Charlotte and to Ruth. This should be the 18th. Tuesday 18th. January 19, Wednesday 30 above a.m. An unsettled day dark, some rain fell this forenoon. Sun shine in the afternoon by spells. Just wrote to Walter and to Clara. Sent Clara a box from Chicago. Was up to 48 above to day. January 20, Thursday [on page for 1/18} 30 above this a.m. Thursday 20th. Very warm all forenoon water running everywhere. Snow about gone walking risky. Just wrote to Mary Beard and to Maudie. Went for a drive this forenoon. “Tine” Meagher just in. Sweater from Dorothy jr. sent to Gertrude to day. January 21, Friday Society 36 above at 730 this a.m. 50 above at 2 oclock this afternoon. Snow all a thing of the past. Just wrote to Clara, to Anson jr. and to Georgiana.Papers It was warm out to day. I went as far as the River. A letter from Clara to day from Jekyl [sic] Island. January 22, Saturday Hill A gloriously perfect day and so warm. Very like Spring in its best form. We went over to Home of the Friendless this fore noonT. to enquire for Mrs. Schell. Miss “Van” found her better. I just wrote to Gertrude and a note toHistorical John A. Taylor to Naval Academy Annapolis, Maryland. January 23, Sunday Mary 24 above at 730 this a.m. This is the most gloriously by perfect day of this month. Went to Mass this morning and later for a drive. Very warm to day. Have just written to Charlotte. January 24, Monday 18 above at 730 thisMinnesota a.m. Slept very well last night. Received a letter from Gertrude to day. Have just written to Gertrude P. Harrigan and to Gertrude enjoyed a pleasant drive this forenoon. Sent a note to “Mittie.” January 25, Tuesday 13 above at 730 a.m. Some colder to day. A letter from Clara to-day. I just wrote to Mrs. Freeman James and to Clara. Did not go out to day had digestive trouble yesterday. We are sending 110 prs. of socks out for cold feet to day. 1921, p.3 January 26, Wednesday 13 above at 745 a.m. A cloudy morning. Letters to day from Mr. Bailey and from Ruth. Sent 42 Prs. Socks to Walker. To Tubercular Sanitarium. Wrote to Mrs. E. W. Durant to day. January 27, Thursday 22 above at 745 this a.m. Mild forenoon, have been out for a drive far as the River. A letter from Charlotte to day. Mr. Toomey was here this afternoon. Just Mr. Rockafeller, a note to Georgana [sic] and a note for paper to Theodore Starr. (N.Y.) Wrote to Clara to day. January 28, Friday 28 above at 8 oclock a.m. 32 above at noon was out for a drive. Wrote to Ruth and to Gertrude to-day. A telegram from Clara this morning says “Ras” returned yesterday. Snow at Jekyl [sic] Island first time in fifteen years. Miss “Van” heard a Blue-jay this morning January 29, Saturday 32 above at 8 a.m. A dark morning. Colder weather predicted. Went out for a drive. Letters from Clara and from Charlotte. Just wrote to Clara and toSociety Charlotte. Charlotte answered 22 letters. Papers January 30, Sunday 24 above at 8 a.m. Snowing this early morning continues to {inserted: snow} at 3 p.m. It is a blessing as it covers the dust. Went Hillto 10 oclock Mass. Tudie was there. Such a good little girl. Went for a short drive. T. January 31, Monday Historical 22 above at 745 a.m. A pleasant forenoon not sunny. Sun out after noon. Went for a drive. To day is Ruths Birth-day. Sent her a telegram. Ordered magazine and map of Europe to-day and LifeMary of B. Franklyn [sic] at Book store. Knitted 26 prs. of sock tops this January. February 1, Tuesday 26 above at 8 a.m. More snow to day. A letter from Clara to day. I just answered it. Mittie Porter came to day for the week I hope. Went for a drive this forenoon. Minnesota February 2, Wednesday 22 this a.m. 8 oclock. Cloudy, not dark sun out later depends on time of ground hogs out look whether he saw his shadow.