Friday, June 2, 1911
Rained all day. Couldn't do lots of things I'd planned. Practiced. Gene, Laura and Crystal came and we all went for a walk. Poor Crystal nearly frightened to death at tho't of policeman or "cop."
Worst headache I've had in ages. Tho't I was a deader sure. After sleep and "medio" it left. Gene, Mary, Fran and I saw "Madame Sherry." Good, but not up to our expectations. Went to Phi Kappa Sigma dance. Time of my young life! Great night - good floor - nice partners - peachy music, etc. Strolls between acts. (O, you Mr. W. with the three dances!)
Tin and I went to S.S. and church. Hottest day in ages. Expected lots of company, but disappointed by some. Fama came for a while. Also Gene, Crystal and Miss McNally. Grand evening. Awfully cool. Wrote letters.
Monday, June 5, 1911
Lesson at 9 as usual. Pretty good. Nice man anyway. Didn't practice an awful lot. Fran home early. Went to Millers on a farewell "toot." Made ourselves sick anyway. Played for about an hour in dark - Fran sang. Retired very early.
IN RITA'S DAY: The reference on June 2 to Crystal being frightened of a "cop" reminded me that this was the period that organized crime was growing in Chicago. Al Capone was still in NYC, but in 1911 racketeers from NYC came to Chicago to fight a gang called the Black Hand. Between Jan 1 and March 26, 1911 38 members of the Black Hand were assassinated. At least 19 of them were killed by someone known only as Shotgun Man. Dozens of people witnessed him killing people, but police did nothing. No wonder Crystal was frightened!
Judy's Entry: Thursday June 2 to Sunday, June 5, 2011
Now that our art class is over, Mom and I have been working on the little book we are trying to write and illustrate for Elizabeth's baby. We also have planted some flowers at her new home. They hope to move in soon. Friday was pot luck Mah Jongg. Did some shopping on Friday morning. Lovely weather. Took many long walks over the weekend.
TODAY: In the papers - lots of stupid stuff... John Edwards, former Presidential candidate, was indicted for using campaign money to cover up his affair. Another politician, Weiner, supposed set pictures of his aroused privates (in underwear, thank God) to young women. We may not have the racketeers like in Rita's day, but still a lot of sh---!
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