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[This is an item that my grandfather Jesse Hibbard wrote (and typed) in 1909 (age 15-16). My (Al) role was to first transcribe it, next to add corrections or clarifications [within brackets], and then to add links to people connected to me (that gives more information), links to give more information about places, and for those mentioned but not connected, I sometimes added links to FamilySearch.org.]
Important events of summer of 1909
1. On June 10, 1909, Dad [Howard], Hugh, [brother], Emma [sister-in-law] and myself went to picnic at Brigg's Lake in auto. Rowed boat for first time there. [age almost 16] Ball game between Clearlake and Haven. Score: C.L.-3, H.-19
2. On June 15, same bunch went to Iowa picnic at Big Lake. Ball game between Becker and Elk River. 1st 5 innings, no scores. Final score: B.-11, E.R.-1.
3. On June 22, Hugh and I went to Gentry Bros'. circus. Prett[y] good show. Warm day.
4. On June 25, Dad and I went to Little Falls to see Barnum & Bailey circus. Big show and good.
5. July 3, Carnes and I went to Long Lake for 4th Celebration. Bob Bretz was there. Ball game between Grays and Haven. G-13, H-6.
6. July 21, Dad and I, in auto went to Grocer's picnic at Cold Spring. Bum roads. Good time. All kinds of sports.
7. July -. Folks and I went to Rockville one night after supper in auto.
8. Aug. 7. Carnes and I drove over to Cable to see Jay Convention. Jack Crawford had a pint at first but he didn't have it when we came away. Sung all the way home!
9. Aug. 10 Beer party at Cable. I took four beers and three rips at Jack's bottle!
10. Entered High School ^FRESHIE Sept. 13.
11. Went thru St. Joe, Avon, St. Anna on way to Holdingford Sept. 25. Dad, Wire [dog?], and I in auto. Fine trip.
12. Shot prairie chicken. Sept. 26
13. Foot-ball game between Little Falls High & St. Cloud High. St. C. H.S. won 27 to 0. Athletic Park.
14. Dad, Wire & I went on trip. Passed thru St. Joe, Avon, St. Anna, Opole [ENE of Holdingford] & Sartell, Nov. 4.
Published 2025-08-23.
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