Delia Locke Diary, 1907-1911

• Main Author: Locke, Delia
• Format: Text
• Language: English
• Published: Scholarly Commons 1907
• Subjects: Delia Locke; diaries; women; diarist; California; Locke-Hammond Family Papers; Lockeford; CA; Dean Jewett Locke; rural life; rural California; 19th Century; church; temperance organizations; Mokelumne River Ladies' Sewing Circle; temperature recordings; journal; Yukon; Pacific; Hannah; Otis; Yankee; Maude; Locke; Alaska
• Online Access: https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/dld-all/2309; https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/context/dld-all/article/3363/type/native/viewcontent/fullsize.jpg

Page 184. 1909. Oct. 6. Wednes. Morning cloudy. But it seemed bright to George's household, for to them came their first son, a large child weighing eleven pounds, and both Estelle and babe are strong. He came early, about 1 A.M. They intend to name him Otis Walsh. Geo. thus names him for his College chum - Otis Jacobs. Geo. is so happy he is almost beside himself for joy, and Olga is telling every one she has a "baby brother". Received a postal from Hannah. She is planning to come home tomorrow after five weeks absence. (T.S.R. 50. 2 P.M. 74. S.S. 66.) Oct. 7. Thurs. Received a postal from Hannah and wrote to Ada. They all went to the Greek Theater at Berkeley and saw President Taft and heard the Filipino Constabulary band of over 80 pieces play. This Band is one of the finest in the world and came to the U.S. on purpose to play at the Inauguration of President Taft last March, and are now on their way home. They are led by a burly negro, who is wonderful in the command he has over them. Hannah and Theresa have heard Sousa's Marine Band and they pronounce this Filipino much more wonderful. Hannah arrived home this P.M. and on the same train came Howard and Lou just arrived from Seattle and Portland. They report a very pleasant outing. Towards evening, Frank and Maude Locke with her sister Miss Decker called, also Laura Bruml and Mrs. Robinson. (T.S.R. 48. 2 P.M. 74. S.S. 68.) Oct. 8. Friday. Received letter from Willie and invitation to attend the wedding of Nellie Locke and Edward Burgquest on the 24 inst. at noon, and wrote to Rev. Wallace. Howard came in with Souvenir Folding Case of Views of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition and a jar of Oregon huckleberries sent to me by Eunice (the latter). They have different taste from the Yankee variety. (T.S.R. 47. 2 P.M. 75. S.S. 68.) Oct. 9. Saturday. Lottie is today twentytwo years old. She has been the trusted housekeeper for her mother while she went to the Exposition besides tending the hay scales and making the reports, no small job when there are so many ...