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Iowa Byington Reed diary, January 1, 1907-December 31, 1909

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Monday November 22nd 1909
It cleared up at noon. At 1.30 Bird and I met the girls and William. Went up to the house awhile and at 3.30 started to Carthage Hattie stayed with Birdie. Ida met us and the evening was spent in talking of the wedding meeting friends and looking at gifts. 
Tuesday November 23rd 1909
It was a nice day and a busy one. Ott Hattie & Legrand came in the morning and John on the evening train at the same time Aunt [Eleeta?] and her husband. We had rooms at the different neighbors. The wedding ceremony was preformed by Rev Hough who used to be in [Deloran?]. his wife is an Aunt of Nellies husband. It was a beautiful wedding party.
Wednesday November 24th 1909
The folks all started away at the same time. Otts folks are going to Chicago. I left some after for Jacksonville a new trip I  met Laura on The Altan train and we reached [Deloran?] together
Thursday November 25th 1909
Harry came home and we had a pleasant Thanksgiving day I went over to Lizzies to stay all night. I felt sort of home sick tonight I dont know what was the matter with me. Harry was to go back tonight. We were all tired and went to bed early over at Duncans. a warm pleasant day.

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Monday November 22nd 1909 It cleared up at noon. At 1.30 Bird and I met the girls and William. Went up to the house awhile and at 3.30 started to Carthage Hattie stayed with Birdie. Ida met us and the evening was spent in talking of the wedding meeting friends and looking at gifts. Tuesday November 23rd 1909 It was a nice day and a busy one. Ott Hattie & Legrand came in the morning and John on the evening train at the same time Aunt [Eleeta?] and her husband. We had rooms at the different neighbors. The wedding ceremony was preformed by Rev Hough who used to be in [Deloran?]. his wife is an Aunt of Nellies husband. It was a beautiful wedding party. Wednesday November 24th 1909 The folks all started away at the same time. Otts folks are going to Chicago. I left some after for Jacksonville a new trip I met Laura on The Altan train and we reached [Deloran?] together Thursday November 25th 1909 Harry came home and we had a pleasant Thanksgiving day I went over to Lizzies to stay all night. I felt sort of home sick tonight I dont know what was the matter with me. Harry was to go back tonight. We were all tired and went to bed early over at Duncans. a warm pleasant day.