Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1908-11-18
rwls FALEs, IpAHo. Nov. 9, -

TWIN FALLS, IDAHO. Nov. 9, 1908.
Dear Aunt Eadoe ana Nafuals:
am still here and SO busy haven't time for
anything; my health is very good now but it
was poor enough for the frst year was here;
now have told you ALI about my home and
THE rooms over the store which rent; there
aie eight rooms for which am getting els per
week Three Of them have 10 take care Of.
aua do my own washing and ironing and
homework. take care OF the store. and have
done some sewing for two people.
I have lot of plants which I sell slips
from. have two lots here which. when last
wrote, was going to have for garden, but
that John. or rather "Lee''. of mine. who is q
florist, put his rose bushes out on it there.
l have told you have taken q western
man. Yes, got mafriedquick when l started.
Well, thislman wanted me. and 1 thought best
TO take him, he doesn't use tea, coffee or
any strong drinks, neither tobacco: is kind,
and viii go anywhere want to; so we will
some day come to Maine.
Istarted in to make s5,0Oo and now that
in sight, am in hopes to double 1t soon; but
my, haven't been hard up for money!
took this store with mortgage to lift, and /
had money out, but couldn't collect Il in, and
, had NO friends 10 help me ont. but l will win
yet. When first came here in the city sat
down one night pretty blue and lonesome
, Here in this new city alone without friend,
my daughter and husband six miles away.
picked up my mali and began to read and
almost the first thing read was, a woman my
age was going to put away herself as she
thought she was too old to earn her own liv-
ing, and she didn't want to be q burden on her
people. l then had good laugh to myself,
wondering II was fool or was she. then
and there said viii come out ahead, and to-
day am almost ready to get out Of debt.
| II had only had $4,000 when came here
nov would have been worth 100000, Just by
buying up land here in the city. 1, to-day,
have bought three city lots for 1900; in q
short time they will be worth double that
now have three lots on Main street. three lots
on next street. am in hopes now to have
things fixed so will come to Maine in the
spring, as by that time.I win have things SO /
car leave what don't sell out here.
One man called me . down-east Yankee. I
said: Eyes, and l am proud Of it." Then one
western drummer says it does him good to
come in and talk, for he never has seen but
| three business women who could plan ahead
and come out high iine. Well, only wish
| was little bit smarter.
1 nANS Aauc , Aot VI IIieu0a mere ana k1n0
Of hate to leave, but shall not have to hurry SO
| r,uch when / get back 10 Maine; will take life
more easy. Now In regard to Ida Day: /
| think she said IL would write her she would
answer. Ny dear, I would love to write you,
but no time now, and for the sisters who in
quire for me. feel very much pleased to
know you think Of me.
Lee 10 away to-day and didn't get any
| dinner so thia II hov vou all hammer n, h.av
from me. always read the n. b. G. il / 70
without my sleep. took from 10 to II O'Clock
last Saturday night to make little girl .
dress so she could 60 with me to Sunday
school Sunday morning. The last AMERICAS
! read in bed between 10 and IL O'Clock at
| night
Nov sisters, think Of you all, and am glad
| TO see your letters. Excuse me this time, and
I viii try and do better hereafter. Nov !
have to 60 and finish up my land deal. Love
70 you all, with best wishes.
Aunt Maria, wish / could step in and eat
supper with you, rs it'siabout Maine supper
time Excuse errors, ~ have written be-
tween trading. eMHB.
Isn't it treat to hear from Meb once
more? am sure she has the best
wishes Of all the n. BIS, but We shall not
forget she was our Meb long before the
western man became her husband. We
will be glad to have new John in the
West, and hope they win both enjoy many
happy years.
| Jennie is another who has not been
heard from for some time. am sorry to
hear she 10 80 poorly. Hope you viii soon
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