This week in the life of Louisiana Moore Ricker, age 18. She was the daughter of riverboat captain William Moore. We post his journal also, but she is much more descriptive than her father. November 10, 1867-Went to Sabbath School and church in the forenoon. At 3 o’clock we went to All Saints’ church to see the rite of confirmation confirmed by bishop Bedell. There were nine confirmed, only four of whom I knew. Ella McFarland, Emma & Thersa Spry and Sam Gilbert. The bishop made one remark which I want to remember. “Events are God’s footsteps.” In the evening we attended service in our own church, and listened to a very impressive sermon by Dr. Pratt. Text John 14, 9. November 11, 1867-The weather was very gloomy in the morning but cleared off beautifully before noon. Went to the boat with Lillie fuller. Pa, Ma, Mary, and I received cards to Emma Miller’s wedding. This afternoon we have been sewing and making some preparations fro the wedding. November 12, 1867-We have been sewing quite busily today. Maggie Jones was here a few minutes this evening. I did not go down street at all today. November 13, 1867-We sewed until time to get ready for church. Just as I was going I went down to see Maggie a few moments just before tea time. None of the family could go to church but me so I went up and went with Mrs. Merrill. Jno Peebles walked up with us and after we took her home he came in and we had a very pleasant little visit. November 14, 1867-This is the day of the wedding. We went quite early but found a great many there. The bride & groom were Emma E. Miller and Albert B. Voorheis. The attendants Laura Loughry & Davie Jones, Ella Greene & Davie Stephenson. Em was dressed in white silk and was better dressed than any bride we have had. There was quite a crowd, nearly every one that was invited went. We had almost a reunion of the H.C.’s. Mary & Maggie Peebles, Hattie Hempstead, Mary Murray, Maggie Jones, Ella Greene, Chas. Green, Jas. Ricker & I represented the club. November 15, 1867-Mary and I made an early start and went down to see Mrs. Voorheis and his bride off. There was quite a party going up on the cars. The bridal party consisting of the bride and groom and attendants. Charlie Greene & Jimmie Ricker were returning home from the wedding and D. P. Pratt was going away to stay. I went up to see the girls this afternoon and found Mary P. very sick, she was taken sick this morning and is not able to move on the bed. Mary & I were down to see Maggie Jones a while. Everybody seems to be resting after the dissipation of last night. November 16, 1867-Made all necessary preparations for the Sabbath and then got ready to go and spend the afternoon with Mary. Saw Mrs. McNeil there. I stayed there until nearly dark. Mary suffers intense pain but bears it very patiently. I think she is the best person I ever saw. She seems to near to be more perfect than I ever imagined fellow man could be. yourppl.org/lh/diaries/louisiana-ricker-diary-1867/
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