Excerpt from Edna
(Thorne) VanHorne's 1912 Travel Diary: October 1912
Thurs 17 had breakfast late. every thing
good to eat. all went in to Uncle Ernests for dinner Aunt S went to
Uncle Phil last night to help pick up apples after dinner. Edna took
Well[ington]
us to Uncle Phil & Aunt H & we
got home just dark. saw grandpa Thornes old place. Phil Earl came home
unexpectedly. fine little chap. Went to Grandmas for supper. King came
& saw the pictures with Phil Earl.
Fri 18 Mrs Palmer came in. We just
visited in morning. in afternoon Aunt Ella R & I walked down to
corner to Bouverman School. I took picture of it & Aunt Nell on
Steps. Grandma not feeling very good so we went to bed early