Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | April 1902
May 19, 2026
In April 1902, George Curl is still walking Mayme home and seemingly having a bit of fun with her in the school cloakroom 🙂 … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | April 1902
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | March 1902
March 20, 2026
March 1902 is similar to March 2026: Snowy, rainy, stormy, cold. The village prepares for Easter services, George Curl is still in the picture, and Oll Marquis passed away. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | March 1902
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | February 1902
February 7, 2026
February is a fairly calm month, full of Mayme’s normal day-to-day activities. She makes the usual notes on the weather, George Curl, the mail, and school highlights … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | February 1902
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | January 1902
January 3, 2026
It’s January 1902. Mayme returns to school, studies Algebra and Bookkeeping. The Ohio governor declares January 29th as a special observance for the late President McKinley, asking Ohio schoolchildren to help with penny collection effort that eventually results in the McKinley Monument in Canton, Ohio. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | January 1902
2026 Board Meeting Calendar & Notes
January 3, 2026
Attending the monthly Board meetings is the best way to stay looped in about township business matters that affect the quality of life for you and your neighbors. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are held at 8 am sharp, at the Zane Township Building, 10495 Columbus Ave, Middleburg, Ohio, 43316. … More 2026 Board Meeting Calendar & Notes
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | December 1901
December 3, 2025
It’s December 1901. President Roosevelt delivers the First Annual Message to Congress and MHS delivers their annual school play. Zane Township suffers through the Ohio Mega Cold Front of 1901 and at school, the stove struggles to keep up, having fits of smoke and not enough heat. All that, plus ice skating and Christmas celebrations in Middleburg. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | December 1901
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | November 1901
November 4, 2025
It’s November 1901. President Teddy Roosevelt declares Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday and Warren G. Harding comes to town. On the social front, Mayme enjoys fall activities, practicing for the school play, walking home with George Curl, and the catty tidbit that Dr. Davis got a divorce. She’s a social butterfly, Mayme is. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | November 1901
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | October 1901
October 11, 2025
Mayme celebrates her 16th birthday, the 1901 Logan County Fair takes place, scarlet fever runs rampant and hickory nuts are a favorite fall snack. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | October 1901
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | September 1901
September 1, 2025
As Summer stretches into Fall in Middleburg and Zane Township, Mayme grows from teenager to young lady – she is now a Junior in high school.
Shortly before school takes up Mayme notes that President McKinley has been shot. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | September 1901
Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | August 1901
August 1, 2025
In July 1901, Mayme gives a running narrative about life in Middleburg, Ohio. This month’s Big Event: Catching the train and Raymond, Ohio and travelling to Cecil’s house for a vacation. … More Mayme Wilbur’s Diary Series | August 1901