George Baker's mother died when he was a young boy and he had to assume many housekeeping duties. The farm he and his father John Baker lived on was just south of West Junior High, and Baker Road is named after them. The following is from George's diary, which is in the collection of the Minnetonka Historical Society.

January 1, 1896 Aggie and I are keeping house now, for the rest of the winter. I ironed some . Papa went to Minnetonka to get some things. He also cut wood a while.

January 4, 1896 Clear and sunny. We did some mending today. I read in a new book, "Prince Otto." I made some fine egg toast for dinner.

January 13, 1896 Papa washed ,scrubbed, and baked today. I read and finished my book. I sent Aunt Irene a letter. We played with our dolls. Well, good night.

January 14, 1896 I worked all morning and ironed some in the afternoon. Nels was here. He and Papa hauled straw. Papa cooked.

January 16, 1896 I did up the general work, and mended and read. I made chocolate for supper. It was - I don't know what.

January 17, 1896 I did the work and cleaned the sitting room. Papa sawed wood. Aggie, Jennie, and I went out and slid down the hill.

January 21, 1896 Papa chopped wood all day. I read and sewed on my quilt. Aggie sewed on hers too.

January 26, 1896 I got dinner and breakfast for company for the first time.

January 27, 1896 I did my lessons again today. I made over old "Patty," Jennie's rag doll. Papa washed and scrubbed. Aggie and Jennie and I played in doors.