Fine Weather, cold. I went to the shop, had no work. Got back here at nine o’clock a.m. and went with Martha to the depot. M. took this early train to meet her folks in Spr. and congratulate papa to his birthday. I expected her back but got sadly left. She made me a straw widower. Will I go out to on saturday and fetch her back. Had Potato ships and Beef for diner.
Editor’s note: A straw widower refers to either a wife or husband who lives temporarily alone. separated from their spouse. A previous post refers to a grass widower, which is essentially the same.