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. SEPTEMBER 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 Wednesday, September 1, 1880 I haven’t done very much today and have not much to write. Mother has worked on peaches this P.M. Mr. & Mrs. Daniels were to dinner today. I wish I were more charitable & forgiving. I harbor too many evil thoughts. Thursday, September 2, 1880 Mat & H & I have been to G. R.’s surprise party, had an enjoyable time. I think G is just a lovely girl, so fair and good. I wanted to stay all night but I know it wasn’t best. I do wish I wasn’t so selfish. I wish I could see Burtis we used to have such nice talks. I wonder if he ever thinks of me. I hope he does. Friday, September 3, 1880 I have not much to write about tonight only that I am dreading tomorrow. I wish I did not feel so badly about Mattie but I can’t help it. She is so nice and he – Mart lent me her Philosophy so I shall not have to buy any books this term. Saturday, September 4, 1880 Mattie went with me to the school and we did not go leave to be examined. H, M & A go in first year, I in second. School begins Monday. Mattie & Chost (?) sick. I wonder if she will ever be her old self again. Sunday, September 5, 1880 Went to S. S. ten of us. S. S. very good indeed. This has been to me a delightful day though it has had its trouble and care. If it were best I wish A. B. did not come here any more but maybe it is God’s will, and if so, I will try and say “Thy will, Oh God, not mine, be done.” Monday, September 6, 1880 Tuesday, September 7, 1880 Wednesday, September 8, 1880 Thursday, September 9, 1880 Friday, September 10, 1880 Saturday, September 1, 1880 Sunday, September 12, 1880 Monday, September 13, 1880 Tuesday, September 14, 1880 Wednesday, September 15, 1880 Thursday, September 16, 1880 Friday, September 17, 1880 Saturday, September 18, 1880 Sunday, September 19, 1880 Monday, September 20, 1880 Tuesday, September 21, 1880 Wednesday, September 22, 1880 Thursday, September 23, 1880 Nothing written for all days above. Friday, September 24, 1880 I had sadly neglected this dear little book but hope it will forgive me. The weeks of school are gone and I begin to dread examination, but shall not dread it much for I think “All is Well”. I am glad to be at home again. Good Night. Saturday, September 25, 1880 Sunday, September 26, 1880 Monday, September 27, 1880 Tuesday, September 28, 1880 Wednesday, September 29, 1880 Thursday, September 30, 1880