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Mr Parker here to night with Miss Smith Shrene ? to Wiscinsin

Thursday, July 10, 1902

Again we have a lovely day. Last nights rain has made it cooler. Frances, Miss Redding and Nana stayed all day, and took ? at Plows with Shrene. before he leaves town. After dinner Mr Parker called to see Frances and Miss Smith Mr Parker travelled on the ship with Shrene and family and Edwin and Shrene, became very much attached to him, he is so fond of children. the boys hugged and kissed him - sat on his lap - and nearly squeezed the breath out of him. Francis had ice cream cake and candies brought in. Miss Smith is a friend of Miss Redding she lives in Chicago. She is a very dignified young lady. lives in Chicago. Mrs Taylor and Mr Taylor came in to see Frances - so did Mr and Mrs Loyd - they wanted to welcome Mr & Mrs Shrene Badger home.