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May 16, 1910
Dearest sister,
I hope things are well there. We celebrated Margaret's thirteenth birthday a few days ago. Hard to believe the two oldest are teenagers now. Daisy took her shopping for more appropriate frocks and I can't believe how grown up she looks.
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March 3, 1918
**excerpt from Margaret's private diary**
The horror of war is something I never want to see again. There are so many men who made the voyage back to Simerica only to die at the hands of infection or influenza. It's all I can do to keep my hands from being rubbed raw from all the handwashing I do.
We have a new patient. We didn't think he'd make it through the first night, but he did. He'd been caught in an attack with mustard gas and then a nearby shell threw flaming debris at him. He's more bandage than skin at this point. I sing to him. I sing to all the patients. it soothes them, and keeps me in practice. He woke one night while I was tending him, and I had the unfortunate task of telling him that he was never going to regain the sight in his left eye. I told him that he would heal and that the doctors were hopeful that the scarring wouldn't be too bad. He asked that we pray, so I grabbed his hand and said a small, quick prayer with him.
He then introduced himself as Otho Petrie Roper and that his family immigrated here before he was born from Finland. He tells me stories that his mother and father told him. He's quite engaging. I feel so terribly that he's in such pain as he heals, but I'm glad for the chance to lessen his pain with my company and care.
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January 14, 1911
I had to tell the girls that their mother would need more help over the next few weeks. I don't know rightly know what happened, Daisy is a competant cook and knows her way around the kitchen but she'd been complaining that the stove was acting funny of late. I should have paid more heed to what she was saying. The dadgum thing caught fire and in her attempts to put it out Daisy was burned. Not badly but her arm is burned. I don't know how badly she'll scar, but that's not even the worst of it. She was with child. We had no idea. She didn't even think she could get pregnant anymore; it's been so long since Josephine was born. My poor Daisy has had such terrible bleeding that the doctor put her on bedrest for the next week.
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Car Craft’s Top 25 Picks From the 2017 Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals
For many attendees, the annual Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals has become a yearly pilgrimage. Filling up the Stephens convention center in Rosemont, Illinois, minutes from O’Hare Airport, people travel from literally around the globe to be here. For most of the year leading up to it, managing MCACN member Bob Ashton is out locating a few great cars to invite. Well, more than a few; a lot of really great cars.
There are no bad cars at MCACN. The best of the best originals, the best historical examples, the best modern and accurate restorations, and some of the best stories all come together. Bob made a great statement in the annual program about how our cars erase the political, religious, color lines and gender lines that fissure modern culture. As the unifier in these somewhat turbulent times, there is a level appreciation for the finished and found, the rarest and “realest”, and more. But then Ashton goes and finds area managers from every interest and discipline who get cars for every category’s subcategory.
There were many special groups of cars from 1967, 1972, Formula Firebirds, Kar-Kraft Fords. There are Saturday morning unveiling of the latest restorations just like the original new car shows used to do. There are seminars and concerts, judged awards, and special displays. This is the greatest musclecar show on the planet. Period. You need all two days, always the weekend before Thanksgiving, to see it. So hopefully you enjoy these picks, but you really should come next year. Oh, and Ashton, you owe me a pair of shoes…
Car Craft Giveaway Car: 1969 Swinger in the Barn Finds section Tom Ellie brought his find from St. Petersburg Florida in, the original 1969 “Swinger” 340 Dart GTS. Really long-time readers will recall this machine from almost 50 years ago, when staffers like Terry Cook built this thing. That it survived so intact and in its original custom paint is pretty incredible, and it would be a hard decision whether to leave it be or restore it. Back in 1969, the Dodge was given away at the NHRA World Finals in Dallas to contest-drawing winner 16-year old William Outlaw (yes, correct). His mother accepted it for him, as his father Odis was over in Vietnam at the time.
Coolest Ex Car Craft Cover Car: 1970 Hemi Challenger This real Hemi Challenger showed up on our cover back in October 2013, after it had been stored but undriven for decades. Here it is, brought back to like-new condition by restorer Ward Gappa (left). The owner, Lowell McAdam (center), was very happy to have acquired this car, which has 98% of its original sheet-metal, a completely original Hemi driveline, and excellent documentation.
Nicest Engine without a Car: Malcolm Durham ZL1 With a lot of first-gen Camaros on hand, this engine was one of the most notorious. East coast racing hero Malcom Durham, known back in the day as the “D.C. Lip,” was a prominent player in the FX, Funny Car, and early Pro Stock wars with his Strip Blazer Chevrolets. It is believed he raced a blue 1969 COPO Camaro that is now known in the hobby as ZL1 #42, and Jeff Stranak has the rebuilt engine on a stand on display.
Nicest Car Without A Body: 1953 Corvette Cutaway You want to talk about cool Corvettes, this one is an engineering sample showcasing details for the newly-released Corvette from when GM’s huge Motorama displays were happening. This is the lowest Corvette chassis number in existence, and when owner Ed Foss had it restored, a half-body was added to make it into a cutaway. Yes, it is a six-cylinder, but let’s be honest- who wouldn’t want to find this thing stashed away somewhere no matter what kind of cars you were into. And it drives, too.
Coolest Old School Racing Hero: Tom Tignanelli Some people will remember Tom Tignanelli’s Detroit-based “UFO” drag cars- mainly Funny Cars that ran in the modified division on gasoline. Collectors Clark and Collene Rand had Tom’s old 1965 altered wheelbase Plymouth on display following its fresh restoration, and Tignanelli himself also came to MCACN this year with a load of experimental parts like titanium torsion bars and stories about his work in Chrysler’s legendary “skunkworks” the Woodward Garage.
Nicest One-of-None Car: 1967 Hemi Belvedere 1 There are exceptions to every rule, and this 1967 Belvedere 1 with Hemi power certainly fits the bill. In 1967, the Hemi option for Plymouth was specifically noted to only be available in the GTX. However, it is documented that four were installed in the basic Belvedere 1 model for drag racers like Judy Lilly. This car, however, was not raced, and features 100% of its original paint, very original interior, and original Hemi driveline. Now owned by Frank Karabetsos, it was in the Vintage Certification program.
Best Collection Overall: First Gen F-bodies The choice was a given based on the 1967-1969 best-selling model. Selection was a challenge when you consider that while both the 1967-1969 Camaros and Firebirds are plentiful, choosing ones that will fit into a couple of rows of “the best” meant hard choices. In fact, most of the Z28s were in another area. So here is Bill Jenkins Indy Nationals-winning L78-powered Super Stocker, the Penske-Donohue Trans Am champion, Pete Estes’ one-off 1968 Z-28 convertible (shown), and a row of documented 427-CI supercars from Dana, Nickey, and Yenko. The Firebirds were highly-optioned Trans Ams and deluxe models, led off by Truman Fields’ notable NHRA record setter barely seen in the left foreground. The guitars were used as eye candy around several display areas.
Most Expensive Car not in Attendance A certain 1970 Hemi Challenger Convertible was drawing a lot of comments from people. This picture shows a 1970 Challenger R/T Hemi convertible whose asked-for number was a big $1,795,000. They were accepting trades for other cars, but we were fresh out of prewar Bugattis…
Coolest Show Car to drive for fun-1967 Camaro SS This car had the largest accumulation of trophies at this year’s event. It is all painted up nice and shiny in bright orange and has a chromed blower sticking through the hood like some ‘80s trailer queen. Well, this thing goes when Duane Waldrop hits the loud pedal on this car, as seen by his handout. The car runs on E85, sort of like an alcohol funny car.
Best Musclecar Equalizer Event: The Pure Stock Drags This trio of monsters is part of the action when the Pure Stock Muscle Car Drag Race happens in Michigan each summer, and they all look the part of stock street vehicles. Seen here are Steve Hodges’ 1970 4-4-2, Dan Kruger’s 1968 Hemi Charger, and Dave Hemker’s 1970 Buick Stage 1.
Biggest Muscle Wagon: 1964 Impala 409 Under restoration by Keith Curry is this 1964 Impala station wagon. While you can hot-rod these things, nothing extra is needed when it first came down the assembly line with a 425-HP 409 dual-quad engine and factory four speed driveline. Most of these things got crushed, so we are looking forward to seeing this one when its finished.
Best E-Body Shaker: The Swiss Connection The Wellborn Musclecar Museum sponsored this display of Shaker Mopars, and this restored 1971 Challenger was making its first public appearance in the USA. Ordered new by a woman from Switzerland, this is a heavily-optioned 1971 Hemi / four-speed, with a formal rear window, spoilers, and colored rubber bumpers. Despite all this, the car ended up being road raced in Europe with a front air dam and wide wheel flares. So if you think running the Matterhorn on a Ducati would be a handful, trying this with a nose-heavy Hemi machine required skill and a little madness.
Coolest team effort: Ford Drag Team display Organized by noted collector Bob Perkins, this was likely the largest group of cars from the original Ford Drag Team assembled since 1971, and certainly the largest in a show arena. Two 427 SOHC Pro Stock Mustangs, two Cobra Jets Mustangs , the rare 428 Torino that debuted and is seen here, a “Going Thing” promotional Mustang, and a tribute Torino plus Bob’s well-known glass house trailer full of rare memorabilia. Perkins is second from right here, and Torino owner Dave Steine is seen at the left.
Coolest Mustang: Shelby GT500 Paxton Supercharged Kevin and Winona Suydam had two very impressive cars to unveil, a 1968 “drag package” Yenko Camaro and this beast that most people never knew existed, the 1969 GT500KR experimental test car equipped with a Paxton supercharger. Though a handful was built in the GT350 racing era, this one bolted atop a 428 is incredible, and the paint is a legitimate special-order color. Kevin stands with the screaming yellow zonker after the unveiling cover came off on Saturday morning.
Coolest Nifty Fifties Car: 1958 Packard More supercharged cars were in the Studebaker invitational this year, following up on the blown Larks from 2016 with a group of late 1950s speedsters. One car that really drew attention was this very rare 1958 Packard Hawk, which came from the Studebaker factory that year with a McCulloch supercharger. If you are not familiar with this design, which featured EXTERIOR leather armrests, don’t feel bad; only about 900 were built. This was the last year to ever see the legendary Packard nameplate.
Coolest Mod Wife: Sharon Jones We sort of did this for fun, as a number of the ladies dress up in ‘60s fashions for the event. Sharon and her husband Ron had their deluxe 1969 Coronet 500 in the South Oak Dodge display. This car had been dragged out of a hometown field in rough shape and Ron constructed it as an OEM-looking rebuild for her, adding a Mercedes electric sunroof and a Hurst four-speed shifter through the console to the automatic trans. With a nod to hipster fashion, Sharon dressed up as part of the 1969 advertising campaign, which was likely approved by Dodge Sales VP “Crusher” Bob McCurry and his he-man crew over lunch-time martinis in late 1968. We were digging it…
Coolest Corvette for a Car Craft guy: 1965 L88 experimental This being the Muscle Car & CORVETTE Nationals, there are always exceptional ‘Vettes on display, and this was one or our favorites. Looking suspiciously like a body in white rarecar project, we learned it was just that, and for none other than legendary developer Zora Arkus-Duntov. He used this car to test big-block racing packages, including the very-first L72 427 and L88 427 extreme racing development. It had a string of first-ever notations a mile long, and was modified regularly between 1965 to 1967 when the so-called C2 Stingray models went out of production.
Best-known Celebrity Musclecar Enthusiast: Jason Line 1970 Buick GS Most people know Jason Line from the NHRA Pro Stock class, but not so many know that he has a wheels-up 1970 Buick GS he runs in Stock Eliminator. A while back, he bought a rough-but-rare real 1970 GS Stage 1 convertible and chose this event to debut it to the public after a lengthy restoration. He is seen toward the back of the group here with a big crew of his restoration guys and their better halves. Why Buicks? We know Line understands power-to-weight ratios, and 455-CI Buicks had the lightest long-blocks coming out of the OEMs in the era. That they are timeless in style doesn’t hurt, either.
Coolest AMC: 1969 Scrambler by MASCAR  The crew from Costa Mesa states they have had some unhappy Kenosha campers as word on this project came out – a real Scrambler converted seriously enough to clock 8.50 specs. Truth be told, what remained of the original car likely needed to be rebodied; it was cut on that badly. So they built a hot 401 engine, lifted the scoop a couple inches, blended the Group 1 and Group 2 paint schemes (you know what that is about, AMC dudes) in metallic paint, and bolted on a deck wing to prevent flight at 160+ MPH. The result was a head-turner even in a sea of the rarest musclecars on planet earth.
Most Valuable Available Racecar: 1965 Landy’s Dodge Mecum’s big area has been used to showcase cars for their upcoming events, especially their season opener in Kissimmee, Florida. The racecars collected by Nick Smith will be a highlight there next January, and for the first time, the restored Landy’s Dodge will be offered in public. The king of the 1965 “funny cars,” Dick Landy wheel-stood this Dodge to infamy, and this is the best survivor of the Chrysler program. Oh, you’re a Chevy guy? How about the 1963 Z11 Impala of Frank Sanders, the most original of those cars, and Fords, which were Smith’s personal favorites, will include not one but two original Gas Ronda Mustangs!
Best Survivor Oldsmobile: 1971 Cutlass Dave Belk is a pretty experienced car collector who got wind of a 1971 Olds Cutlass Supreme convertible owned by a woman 20 miles from his Iowa home base. The well-optioned car turned out to be everything hoped for, the equivalent of a 4-4-2 in classy trim with a 350/four-speed/Anti-Spin-type rear end, and less than 40,000 original miles. Carefully cared for since day one by Lonna Rea and her late husband, this silver beauty had single-family ownership until 2017. It is never modified, a cruiser not a bruiser, from the waning days of Dr. Olds performance medicine show. So Belk chose to bring it up to MCACN for Vintage Certification, where specialty judging found it scoring a Legend rating at a very high 92.5% originality.
Best Restored Oldsmobile: 1970 4-4-2 Oldsmobile This was a hard choice, as there were a lot of them here. The Olds we chose was just redone by Magnum Auto for Jeff and Joanna Stolowski, a 1971 tri-color (blue, black top, white interior) convertible with 445 cubes of W-30 under the hood and many options. Its emotional unveiling for original owner Kathy Maddison, who had owned the car with her late husband Keith from new until 2015, was a highlight for the crowd who was on hand as the restored car was revealed to the public for the first time.
Best Oddball Barn Find: Early Logghe Streamliner We will admit, we are always blown away by the stuff that shows up in Ryan Brutt’s Barn Finds and Rare Gems display. There were very cool cars in 2017, like COPO Chevys with documentation, vintage muscle trucks and even an old funny car, but one car that took everybody by surprise was this 1959-era Logghe Stamping Company streamliner. According to research still being conducted into this car’s origins, it was one of only two sports-car chassis built by the brothers for a possible road race effort that were instead pressed into drag strip duty. This may have been because Detroit Dragway was host to the NHRA Nationals in 1959 and 1960. Of course, Logghe later helped Mercury ignite the funny car revolution. Saved from a Motor City-area junkyard, Dragrace Relics LLC, owned by Clark and Collene Rand, will direct its eventual restoration.
Best Oddball Cruiser: 1967 Boss Bird Randy Birchfield built and displayed this 1967 Thunderbird, which obviously has had some upgrades. The engine is a Cobra Jet-type 428, complete with Shaker scoop. The car uses a C6 automatic, features a deck wing, and has flawless “highway star” deep purple paint. The clean execution includes custom Boss Bird lettering. Not something you see every day…
And Best Car of the Event (in you author’s opinion): 1970 RT/SE Hemi Challenger It started with that super-cool Gator-Grain roof and survivor appearance. This Challenger R/T SE with its 426 Hemi engine, four-speed transmission and 4.10 Dana rear is pretty cool, and it was highly optioned. But I needed a story, and this car had it. Original owner, the late Godfrey Qualls, was in the 82nd Airborne and bought this car after a tour of duty for Uncle Sam. He later served the city of Detroit Police as a police officer for 37 years. He ordered the N96 Shaker, and was not happy when his custom $5,272.00 factory build showed up at the dealership without it, and was further told he could not get one on a Dodge, period. So he sued the company and eventually won, getting the parts from Chrysler for the conversion. As you can see, he never put that design on. When off-duty, Officer Qualls established a noteworthy reputation as the baddest Hemi car on the east side of Detroit, parking it during the mid-1970s gasoline crisis. His son Greg and their family brought to MCACN after Bob Ashton, a native of the area, found out this ghost still existed in solid unrestored shape, with dealership plastic seat covers intact and every piece of imaginable factory paperwork. There were a sea of Shaker cars in pristine shape at this year’s event, and a lot of other very worthy cars, but a cop from Detroit with a Street Hemi whose reputation echoed to Woodward and a car that still exists today, unrestored and with his family? Yep, that’s MCACN…
Next year’s dates – November 17-18, 2018
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May 16, 1910
Dearest sister,
I hope things are well there. We celebrated Margaret's thirteenth birthday a few days ago. Hard to believe the two oldest are teenagers now. Daisy took her shopping for more appropriate frocks and I can't believe how grown up she looks.
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Her hair is still wildly curly, which is probably the most defining feature she got from her mother, aside from the freckles. She's as thin as a rail which is why her ability to sing is a great suprise. Where does the air come from? She's intent on joining the church's choir - now that she's of age. I for one am looking forward to hearing her sing every Sunday.
Your devoted brother,
Thomas
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October 19, 1907
Dearest sister,
Thank you so much for the clipping of you and Charles. I had no idea that there was a new theater opening in Buxney... I'm teasing you. I'm glad that you've found a cause that you're passionate about. I, honestly, hadn't given a woman's right to vote much thought but after reading your article I've been giving it quite a bit of thought. I spoke to Daisy about it and it just seems the next natural evolution of things. I trust Daisy with running our home and with her making purchases that we need. She's a competant woman - so why shouldn't she have the right to vote? I think I must start paying more attention to the world around me rather than just the mountain we live on.
I can't believe that our two oldest children are teenagers now. Walter just turned 13 last month and he's starting to really develop into his own person. He's developed a real liking for baseball, which makes me very happy. We got him a baseball and bat for his birthday, and every afternoon I try to get out in the yard and throw him a few. He's really gotten quite good and he's talking about trying out for the local team when he's old enough.
Your devoted brother,
Thomas
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Walter and Alexia married on a beautifully overcast day in May. They hadn't wanted a lot of fanfare, so they eloped at the courthouse and then had a lovely wedding luncheon at the Fitzroy. Walter's entire family came out for the occasion (Josephine looked especially fine decked out in her finery). Alexia felt the twinge of regret as she had no family there, but Margaret and Thomas made sure to make her feel welcome. Walter was glad Margaret and Otho were able to come out with little Elizabeth. The baby was 5months old now and her parents were so proud of her. Thomas was reveling in being a grandfather. Walter worried about his sister and Otho and how they were getting by, but Margaret assured him that Otho was able to make a decent wage despite his challenges and she was singing in a local lounge every now and again when they needed some extra money. Walter hugged his sister close as Alexia and he left. He was going to miss her when she went back to Havre de Grace.
"I'm so glad you finally said yes. All of today was wonderful, but this - right here- is my favorite part." Walter said as he pulled his new bride closer as he danced with her in their apartment.
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January 2, 1886
Dearest and fondest sister,
I am beside myself with glee, Julia! Arthur kissed me! He stole one right in our parlor. You're the only one I feel comfortable speaking to about this as you're the only one of us married and you seem so happy with Mr. Atkinson. It was quite pleasant - after I got over my suprise.
I knew that we had an affection for each other and I had hoped, of course, but never in all my imaginings think such a small thing would matter so much. I am trying not to get ahead of myself, as it is just one kiss, but I cannot help myself. Please tell me to get a hold of myself, even I think I'm being ridiculous.
He's a teacher and has come to Dartford to finish his degree by teaching at our little school house. Rather he'll be shadowing the current teacher and learning hands on, so to speak. He's Adalyn's age, so no so much older than me. He's renting a darling little house on Main St. Right near the rail station. Oh can you imagine? My own little home right in town! No more cows, chickens, or crops!
Excitedly and affectionately your sister,
Jane
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June 6, 1919
**excerpt from Walter's private journal**
What a grand thing I saw today. Aunt Mary is definitely beaming from heaven above. Women are only one step away from being able to vote. The senate voted this week to amend the constitution to allow them the right to vote. We need 36 states to ratify it now. I hope that it is not a long wait.
The celebratory mood of women can be felt all over it seems. An impromptu parade was held by the local suffragettes here and it was quite the thing to see! People came out of their homes and businesses to watch. Some of us even cheered. I met with one of the suffragettes after they'd passed and I was so excited to be part of this momentus occasion. Her name is Ms. Alexia Velazquez and I do hope we cross paths again. She seemed an intelligent and engaging young woman.
**A very special thanks to @pixelnrd for their suffrage cc. It was fortunate timing for me that it was released not long ago!
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February 22, 1919
Dearest Father and Josephine,
I am settled into my new apartment, and I hope that you're able to come visit soon. It's not a very large space but it's mine. It sits above a small cafe, which is quite lovely when I want a slightly different view. Next door is a reading room that is delightful and above that is a card room. I wasn't sure I'd like being so close to so many things, but it's quite exhilerating to be in the thick of things, as they say!
Thank you, again, Father for the money to move. I know that it was no small thing to give me that amount of money. I hope to make you proud with my new position.
Gratefully yours,
Walter
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December 6, 1918
**excerpt from Thomas' private journal**
Is there a more perfect way to celebrate the end of the war than by celebrating the next chapter of Margaret's life? My oldest girl has married a fine young man. He didn't ask for my hand, but from the tales I heard about how they ended up in church, I'd say that there forces greater than myself at work. Daisy love, our girl has found a good match.
Otho isn't going to have an easy time of it as he adjusts to life as a civilian again, but he's an adept craftsman so I have no fear that he can find a use for his skills. I am going to miss her though. They're going to settle in Havre de Grace. I'm glad that she'll be near family, Virgie is still there as well as cousin Marcella. I couldn't believe that that old bat was still alive when Virgie told me. Her son, George, survived the war. I may not get on with that woman, but I'm glad she didn't lose her son. We lost too many good men to that war.
The wedding was beautiful, and St. James looked as I remember it. Virginia made her a beautiful gown, and it was lovely to see all of the family that we don't usually see. Sadie even brought little Hunter to the gathering. She wasn't sure, but she would like Hunter to know his father's family as much as he can. Such a happy occasion after so many years of strife really brought everyone together.
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June 12, 1918
Dear Father and Josephine,
I am happy to say that Hiram and I are safe. We've been lucky enough to be assigned to the same company, and while we were trudging through the countryside we came across, Collin's company. It was a welcome respite to the drudgery of being a soldier. His company had mail for us, and Sadie wrote Hiram and said she's with child! That lucky SOB! I'm sure this is old news to you, but I am excited for our cousin.
The buildings here are so old that skews one's perception of age as compared to our young country. It occupies my mind more than it should. Perhaps, I'm just looking for ways to to distract myself the endless stream of death notices we seem to be collecting. I heard the other day that Virgie's husband, Hayden, was killed in action. Our poor cousin. I hope that his family takes care of her, but if not, Father can I beseech you to make sure that she's not wanting for anything?
I hope things are well there. I will write again when I can.
Your loving son and brother,
Walter
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February 11, 1918
Dearest Father,
I hope that you and Josephine are well. Have you heard from Margaret? What about Walter? Collin got his draft notice just yesterday. He's too ship out in 2 months. He's to report to Camp Lee. I wish it was Camp Gordon, that would've been closer.
We are settled here in Buxney and Uncle Charles has been ever so helpful with getting the word out about Collin's congregation. I do so like the neighborhood we live in, but it so very different than the mountains of Gorham. It's very warm here, no wonder Aunt Mary forgot what it was like to be cold. The house is a newer build and it's made of concrete! It's white to help with reflecting the sun or so Uncle Charles told me. The roof is so interesting as it's made of clay cylinders almost - not the slate like at your place. I do so hope that you and Josephine will come visit soon!
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Fondly and devotedly,
Mildred
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Margaret was fretful about the decision she'd made. She sat at her mother's vanity and ruminated on her future. She hoped that she was making the right ones. She'd be leaving her family and all she'd known, but she couldn't sit idle by any longer.
Walter was feeling much the same. He was to ship out the next morning for basic training and then off to Europe to fight the Germans. He wandered about the house in a daze until he found Margaret at their mother's vanity. He smiled ruefully. Margaret could always be found here when she was worried. She gazed at the mirror back at him and voiced her concerns.
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"What if I'm wrong? What if I'm being selfish for wanting to leave and help others. Josephine isn't even 18 yet! What about Father?"
Walter looked at his sister thoughtfully and weighed his words before responding. "So what if you're wrong? You've made the choice that you think is best for you. You wanting to help out the boys being shipped back from the frontlines isn't a bad thing. It's noble. Father knows that and Josephine will be 18 in a few months. She can handle herself."
Margaret stared at him for a moment before turning around and embracing him. It was a very quiet and somber hug, as if it might be their last, but in a few hours they would both be leaving for their respective paths. Walter would see his sister off in Dartford, into the loving and capable arms of Aunt Virginia, and he'd catch the mainline train south to Camp Gordon.
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In the pre-dawn hours on that cold January day, Thomas said goodbye to his two oldest children. One was to become a nurse and the other a soldier. He was glad about only one of those. He did not want to lose his son, but he admired the courage his boy had at heading off to a war he did not want to fight in. Margaret would be a fine nurse, of that Thom had no doubts, but he was going to miss her. He also shook hands and told Hiram to bring himself and his boy back safely. Hiram responded with just the barest of nods. He quietly asked Thom to look in on Sadie and keep an eye on her. Thomas nodded that he would.
Josephine pulled her father close as she tearfully stood, watching Margaret give Walter some words of encouragement. She was going to miss her siblings and she wished she'd realized this before this awful war had become a reality for them.
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April 1, 1914
We celebrated Hiram Francis' nuptials to Sadie Brown at the BRT meeting this week. He's not an official brother, but we've all watched him grow into adulthood so the men were excited to celebrate with him.
I must say I'm a little suprised that he and Sadie tied the knot, as when they were growing up (we were all neighbors on Skinny Pine, then her family and ours on Oregon Hill) they couldn't stand each other. Not a civil word ever passed their lips about one another, but all of that passionate distaste must've been hiding their true feelings.
She's moved in with him and Stetson. I'm glad for that. I worry about poor Stetson since Julia's passing. He's not the same man. Not that I'm the same man I was since I lost Daisy, but I think for him it's different. He and Julia still weren't in a good place after that unpleasantness with Virgie, and then she ups and dies. I thank the good Lord that Daisy and I didn't have any unfinished business when she passed.
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Photo credit for the Simtanic: Simooligan via MTS
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February 1, 1911
My dearest sister,
We laid Julia to rest today. We didn't put her in the church's ground, but instead laid her to rest in her favorite clearing near the house. The trees envelope you while the mountains cast their mighty shadow upon the land, but this place - Julia's favorite place- was a place that brought her peace. It was a place she could reflect and contemplate things. I so wish you'd been able to make it, but we did right by her. Even Virgie came up and she and Stet were able to have civil conversation. Julia would've been happy that the first glimpses of reconciliation were sprouting between those two.
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Your devoted brother,
Thomas
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