Early 20th century family history
No letters had been exchanged (or kept) since the date of the last post. Ruth likely went back to Preston Hollow during this time to visit the Spragues and of course, Dave (see photos). On her return, she moved back to Brookline Ave, a few Read More …
Dave runs into a brother-in-law while he is in Albany looking for parts for the Essex, and is able to return to Middleburg with him in a Whippet. Both he and Ruth joke about the dance that he invited her to for March 15 (which Read More …
Dave and Francis take apart the Essex to replace the clutch. Dave is frustrated about not being able to get work; Ruth sympathizes with him about that and his car troubles. They talk about her coming to visit Middleburg, which probably won’t happen until July. Read More …
Dave’s Mother has returned, relieving him from cooking. He invites Ruth to a dance on March 15, which she can’t go to because of work. He and Francis will try to replace the clutch on the Essex themselves to try and save money. Ruth updates Read More …
Dave continues to cook for everyone while his mother is still away. Ruth gets an offer to work day duty, catches up with old friends, and worries about her patient, Mrs. Finkelstein. Dave is concerned that Ruth wants to return to Adams; it’s too far Read More …
Dave drives everyone around in the Essex and gets a flat tire. His mother is away for the week, leaving him to cook and clean for the rest of the Coffin clan. He has to cash in on some insurance due to losses. Both Dave Read More …
Ruth is happy that she has finally got a week’s pay, but in reference to another visit, Dave is concerned that she’s working the night-shift and she gets defensive. Mrs. McCreedie has asked Ruth to move out. Dave writes that he’ll find a way to Read More …
Dave tries to find out about Ruth’s graduation date from the National Training School; they exchange a lot of wise-cracks; Dave complains about the Essex, the weather, and reports a gruesome injury to his finger. January 22, 1935 73 Brookline Avenue Albany, N.Y. Dear Dave, Read More …
In this post, Frances Sprague proposes to Lydia Spencer (Ruth’s cousin) on Christmas eve! Dave gets a “new” Essex, and Ruth says she’s going home to Adams for Christmas break. -sk (the site-keeper) December 17, 1934 Middleburg, N.Y. Dear Ruth, Well here goes for a Read More …