Ginger Cookie Recipe

Monday, January 10, 1870

My school was visited by Dr. Young and H.C. Brown Esq. Visitors and district Committee.

There has been a big blow around town about Myron and myself running things up on the bill. Two nice young gents feel badly, Oh dear!

Received a letter yesterday from Annie and engaged a horse for next Friday evening.

Myron and I called upon a couple of nice young ladies. We came home some time this morning.

It has been very snowy today. I hope we may have plowing.

Tuesday, January 11, 1870

It has cleared off nice and pleasantly.  I had a sweet night's rest last and feel mine refreshed.  I've had to watch several times this week past and feel it severely (?) but I have the pleasant consciousness that the person which I watched with were taken care of in good shape.

The next part has been added at a later date and is somewhat written over.  We can't really tell make out the writing.  A correctly as we can tell, it looks to read:

1888 To Minister head

260 (__nault?)  1892

60 June 26 100

60

Wednesday, January 12, 1870

The weather is very mild today and is thawing quite fast

There is to be a social this evening at the hall.  Filled seats my report this evening.

Had a little conversation with a member of "Northern Star" .

A later note was inserted here:

Mrs. Hoyt died the 25th of November 1887 age 81. 

Mrs. Root dies as of Feb 1888 age 54

March 12, 1888 the biggest snow storm that has ever been known in New England

March 15th (G?) Layman died age 71

Twin daughters to0, February  28, 1888

James Colt and Carrie Hervill (?) were married March 1, 1888

Thursday, January 13, 1870

Very damp this morning. It looks very much like rain.  Myron attended the social last night and reports a nice time. A cake was given to the person who guessed nearest to the weight, thereof George Ranson and someone else were the lucky ones.

Miss K returned to our town. This forenoon and came up to my place of misery this afternoon.

Myron attended the lecture this evening at the Methodist church. 

James Hemsbeek (?) & Lollie Serdan were Married in March 1893

Friday, January 14, 1870

The roads are frozen again this morning but there seems to be indications of a coming snowstorm but that it may be postponed is my earnest prayer.  Closed my school at three o'clock this afternoon.

Myron and myself started for Burlington at five o'clock arriving at 7. Called in just a moment at Collinsville.

another bit was added later:

4 primed rugs make 12 (          ?)

through 65 yards

skim milk

harber 6 quarts

Saturday, January 15, 1870

Spent the most delightful evening last evening that I have seen for a long time.  When we arrived at "Annie's ", we found "Georgie" there.   Mr. Hart expressed himself delighted with them.  He thinks them the most agreeable young ladies that he has seen lately.  Came over to Winsted today. Attended a... 

The next two lines were vigorously erased out. Again the page was used for later notes:

skim milk

barber

hanson

 Sunday, January 16, 1870

Attended church today at the Methodist church in the afternoon and evening.

Wrote to "Annie"  tonight.

Monday, January 17, 1870

Came down on the last train and got ready and went over to New Hartford.

Over this last entry was delicately penciled in the symbol for infinity- several times.  Was it love?



Tuesday, January 18, 1870

Mary A. Arnold

Julia Gillette

Delphine Burr

Frank Young

Stephen O. Mason

Aurelia Loomis

Truman Curtis

The names are persons of my acquaintance that have lately been called away.  Some were young and some were old; death has been making fearful ravages lately.

Wednesday, January 19,1870

Came down on the milk train today.

I attended a dance this evening. a Mr. Cookes with Minnie (?).

Dwight Judson and "that blue dress" were there. Also Florance Benham.

Thursday January 20, 1870

Attended a dance at Bakerstown this evening, the number was small, but very "select", some of them very slightually "how come you so".

Dwight and his "blue dress" were there.  I danced with the aforesaid dress several times.

Friday January 21, 1870

Went to Wolcottville today.  I stayed at the Allen house awhile, and then went up to the depot, Miss Kenfield was on the down train.

Saturday January 22, 1870

Came to Winsted today. Myron came over to see Miss R. but got fooled out if it.

Met Mr. Munson and one or two other friends. Purchased a diary for a present to Minnie.

Later was added:

Saved to Minister.

Sept 16      15.

Oct 23        30

Dec           100



Sunday January 23, 1870

Attended Sunday school this morning and church this afternoon at the Methodist house.

 The subject of the sermon this afternoon was the Temperance; and the minister handled it very well.

The subject of Temperance needs agitating in the town of Winsted as it does anywhere at the present time. 

The minister said that a man in coming up through the village from east to west counted eighty intoxicated men. Such a statement- seems immense (?) for a place of this size,  for "ministers never lie".



Monday January 24, 1870

Called on David White, Esq, but did complete a bargain with him.  He is to write me on Thursday next.

Received a curious kind of a letter from Annie today. It is hard for a dull perception like mine to fully comprehend her meaning sometimes. 

Tuesday January 25, 1870

When I arose this morning, it was stormy and it has kept it up all day almost without cessation. The trees are completely loaded down with ice. Many of them are breaking.

Wednesday January 26, 1870

Mattie Fesler (?) came up here this eve. Played a few games of " High Low Jack"  with before time for prayer prayer meeting. 

Had an oyster supper. Reminded me of Hugh Parsons and "Oats"

Added at a later date:

Mr Oaks commenced work Nov 21st '87

21   1  Day

22   1    "

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  Oaks

came up here

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Thursday, January 27, 1870

Attended a dance at Bakers' Hall with Minnie.

Danced with a nice damsel from New Haven.

Later added dates and figures:

May 29 1891

May 27  Bought Beef    20

June 11        "        "         .42

     "           Pork   2  lb     .20

                  Beef   2 3/4    44

                   Beef                 33

                   Beef  2 1/4     .22

                   Beef and Pork 39

                    Beef                22

                    Beef                24

                    Beef                 46

                    Beef                 46

                    Beef   9 lbs      45

                     Beef  3 3/4     26

                    Beef                  30

                    beef                  38

                    Beef                  56

                    beef                  36

                    beef            35- 30

Friday, January 28, 1870

Minnie has received a letter from Mary Norton containing some startling news.  Dick Hendricks has committed suicide by cutting his throat.   He did the job at Mr. Heathe's in Barrington.  He was married last fall. Reckoned he did not think much of matrimony.  He ought to have known better than to have married an old widow. 

Saturday January 29, 1870

Came up here on the last passenger train.  It has been snowing like the mischief all day.   

Sunday, January 30, 1870

Did not attend church today in the daytime, but attended a Temperance meeting at the Methodist church in the evening.  We listened to Mr. Winter the Grand Worthy Chief Templar of the State of Conn. he is a good speaker and a fine man considering that he is a minister.

Added later:

Where I started in my trip 

Grandest Scm (?)

January 31, 1870

B. port

Stratford

Junction

Summit Turnout

Derby

Ansonia

Seymour

Beacon Falls

Naugatuck

Union City

Waterbury

W. Ville

Plymouth

Campville

Litchfield

Wolcottville

Burrville

Winsted

To be continued....