Diary of Alexis Frye

October 13

1899

On Ward Line Steamer, in route from New York to Havana, Cuba. Str. Segurança (Portuguese, as it used to sail to Brazil). Friday, blue water shows us to be in the gulf stream. Notice that star-group and getting a little higher in the sky – from the south. What lies ahead for me?

1901

Pearl Eliot Frye born in home of E.S. Frye and Jane Frye, at north end of Palm Ave. in big room facing east, Highland, Cal., Sunday morning 7.30. Dr. Stiles attended; nurse was Inez McDonald. This same day we struck water in a new well on Highland Ave., city creek [wash?]. Inez with us till Dec.

1909

Elected Life Member of N.E. Hist. & Genealogical Society. $50.