THE YEAR 1880 FOR SUSIE ERRINGTON MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN INFORMATION TAKEN FROM A DIARY GIVEN TO SUSIE ERRINGTON, WITH THE INSCRIPTION “SUSIE ERRINGTON, A CHRISTMAS GIFT, 1879, MUSKEGON” IN THE FRONTISPIECE. FEBRUARY 1880 CONTIBUTED FOR USE IN THE USGENWEB ARCHIVES BY MYRA HERRON ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: All documents placed in the USGenWeb Archives remain the property of the contributors, who retain publication rights in accordance with US Copyright Laws and Regulations. In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, these documents may be used by anyone for their personal research. They may be used by non-commercial entities, when written permission is obtained from the contributor, so long as all notices and submitter information are included. These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit. Any other use, including copying files to other sites, requires permission from the contributors PRIOR to uploading to the other sites. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgenwebarchives.org ************************************************************************ Associated photos with this diary can be seen at: http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/muskegon/6101photo.htm Monday, February 2, 1880 Written Feb. 11, ’80. Went to school, was almost sick all day. Came at night and went to wasting (wresting?). Finished it about nine. Studied a little and went to bed. I think it was a pleasant day but am not quite positive. Tuesday, February 3, 1880 Written Feb. 11. My poor diary has been greatly neglected. I should have written this over a week ago. Wrote an application for a Bucktown School. Stormy day, I believe. Staid after school to our Society. Ironed when I got home. Wednesday, February 4, 1880 I have felt better today . Came home to dinner, so did Mattie. It has snowed nearly all day. We were examined this afternoon in Grammar, don’t expect to pass. Cousin Addie begins to look ----. Thursday, February 5, 1880 Written the 11th. A horrid, dirty, squally day. Jeanie was not at school today, her little cousin is very sick and she stay at home to do the work. Cousin C has been away a week today. Clarence getting better. We are all so glad and thankful. Friday, February 6, 1880 Written 11th. Snowed fast all day. School has gone pretty well. Thect.(?) V. Res. (?) read their paper today. It was very good indeed. We spelled down, I missed on disolute. Jeanie’s cousin is dead. I am so sorry. He was an only child. Saturday, February 7, 1880 (Not in Susie’s handwriting.) Sue is sick and gone to bed. So I must do her work. I went out calling this afternoon and Mrs. Smalley called while I was away. It has been a lovely day. M. E. Errington (Perhaps Mattie) Sunday, February 8, 1880 11th. Mattie prepared the breakfast and I lay in bed. Did not get up until after twelve. Mattie had to go to church alone. Mrs. Piper taught my class. I enjoyed my quiet Sunday very much, had time to read and think, which was a treat. Monday, February 9, 1880 11th. Could not go to school because I had such a cold so I staid home and washed. We had a letter from father. It did me so much good. Cousin Kitt was here. He said Cousin N and all the children were sick. Tuesday, February 10, 1880 I have been to school today. My cold is but my whirls. Mr. H. read our standing today. I was only 62, and I was provoked at Mr. H. Mattie had toothache yesterday but feels well tonight only she is tired. Wednesday, February 11, 1880 A cold, rainy, windy day as the last day before examination is apt to be. I am afraid I shall not pass but shall do my best. Cous. K was here today. N & children are better. A letter from Myra. M (Mattie) had one from Laura. Am going to visit school tomorrow. Grace is teaching. Thursday, February 12, 1880 I have not been to school today because it is examination week. I did the work this morning and Cousin A went downtown this afternoon I visited M’s school and the water works. The school was very but that engine was wonderful. Tomorrow I am to the exam. I have felt happy today. My blues was on account of want of faith and trust that I am getting right now. Friday, February 13, 1880 The examinations are over. I only answered questions in Arith because I didn’t have time in the other studies. I think I shall stand pretty well. Cous. M and Mattie have been here today. They are getting better. Aunt M. sent Cousin A some butter. Am I not glad? I am going happier each day. Is it because I try harder or is it because Gods answering my prayer. I think that is it. We had a letter from tonight. I do enjoy the letters so much. A coldish, raw day. Saturday, February 14, 1880 Feb 17. Cold, raw day. Made cookies, fried cakes in morning and swept, mopped, washed dishes, and got dinner. Afternoon did up work, dressed, called on Mrs. Smalley, went to Mr. Gustin’s to ( had such a nice time) in the evening studied S. S. lesson. Miss Warner is lovely. Sunday, February 15, 1880 Feb 17. Mr. Ruddiman’s house was burned today. Ralph Westervelt was buried today. Did not go to church but went to S. S. Alie Frazee acted horridly. I wanted to cry. Wrote to Georgie E. and Georgie R. Read my Bible and went to bed. Monday, February 16, 1880 Was a beautiful day. Mattie had a stomache and was pretty sick. School went well. Washed after school. Was very tired indeed. Tuesday, February 17, 1880 Terribly windy. I have been very tired today and very “raw and windy” like the weather. Stood 80 in grammar, Miss A. was unable to look over the other papers. Disposed of 2 tickets, bought one, sold other to Mattie. Good Night. Had a letter from father he sent 2 journals. How much good his letters do us. Wednesday, February 18, 1880 The sun rose as usual, though I did not see it. I went to school, finished my part of the ironing. I fill up with this because I can think of nothing else. Got up a little after five. Boys didn’t, they were an hour late to breakfast. Thursday, February 19, 1880 Got up late, went to school. Mr. & Mrs James Whitney were here all day. Went in the evening, enjoyed it hugely. I think Mrs. Montgomery has the sweetest voice I ever heard. Friday, February 20, 1880 A mixed *** day. School went much as usual. Miss A was crosser than usual fury. Mr. C was cross too. Went to lecture with M. K. C. L. Mrs. Livermore is the best lecturer I ever heard. It was excellent. Saturday, February 21, 1880 Busy as it always is but I am trying to be patient and scold the boys are worry Mattie. I studied Arithmetic till after seven. Worked all the examples. I don’t understand them very well. Sunday, February 22, 1880 Arose, dressed, got breakfast as usual. M & I did up the work, went to Church. Sermon was good, text 1 Cor. 2 Chap, 14 V. My class was just nice. Went to class, spent the evening with Misses Bunn & Jackson. Monday, February 23, 1880 I went to school. Washed after with the help of cousins Addie, chancy L & Clarence. A beautiful day. I was very much provoked at Miss A but am trying to forget it and begin right again. Tuesday, February 24, 1880 Rainy and uncomfortable day. Got my feet wet going to school in the afternoon. Staid to Society. Ironed after I got home. Cousin A. read a lecture to us after supper and then I studied my lessons. Wednesday, February 25, 1880 Rained the morning but was warm and lovely this afternoon. School went well. Father is 60 years old today. How I wish M & I could have been at home. I hope I am growing a better girl. Thursday, February 26, 1880 A windy, rainy, hailey day. Went to school. At night I stitched some sheets and finished the ironing and got supper. Studied my lessons and retired. Friday, February 27, 1880 Windy. Went to school. After school went to Pine St. for M and then we went to Mr Ford’s, had a nice time. Alice Hitchcock was there. I think her a lovely girl. Saturday, February 28, 1880 Worked at housework untill 4 P. M. M went to the church. I studied till I went to sleep. Mrs. Collier called. Rained nearly all the afternoon. Sunday, February 29, 1880 Cold & Stormy. Went to church. Text 1 Tim. I did not enjoy the sermon much. This has been a quiet ??? to me a good day. I wish I knew some (thing) one here that could tell just how feel. But I must go to Jesus as a little child.