Dr. Caleb Edward Iddings Diaries

45 Clear & Cloudy SE + N.W

Ther. MON. MAY 22, 1899. Wea.

Very chilly this morning and indeed all day. The colored people are all out in "gala attire" for "Whitsuntide" which is their especial holiday, and has been since the old slavery days of "befo de wah." they have a grand turnout at Brighton, with a picnic, & the band. Afternoon Miss Dora Mitchell called to see me. I went to the store & P.O. before and after noon. The weather is unsettled, being too cool for the time of year and will be apt to bring more rain before it settles again.

45° Clear & Cloudy N.E

Ther. TUES. MAY 23, 1899. Wea.

Still continues raw & chilly. Sally Ellicott called to see Dora also Lizzie Scott & Mrs. Robinson. We rec'd a letter from Charley telling of his intended change of location from [Lincoln?] to the city of [Leesburg?]. they expect to move on the first of next month, he having moved his office fixtures &c already. He goes to Leesburg under the most favorable auspices, and the practice will be much less laborious & exposing I wrote to him by the afternoon mail.

Cloudy S.E. 63 Saturday, September 10, 1870

Went to Chas: Peck's

Reading circle met at our house had a very pleasant evening.

Clear. N.W. 53 Sunday. 11

Went to Chas: Pecks & R Marion Gilmore's. Bro R called after dinner. R M Gilmore and Miss Louisa Cook called.

Clear. N.W. 49½ Monday 12

Went to Bernard Clark's and Marion Gilmore's. Called at Jno: M Cooleys. Jno: Hain's, Teeny Mills, & [Andnedser] Boulden called also H C Stump & S.S. Holloway.