1926 Diary of Harvey
Williamson
Fri. Jan. 1: (Written in
Marjory's handwriting, as if Harvey was writing it, until otherwise noted )
"In the morning we didn't get up very early and Mother wasn't feeling very
good but better than yesterday only had a lame back and we had Chicken Pie for
dinner. James & Lawrence went to the woods in the forenoon and drew out
wood for Jud Williams & Laurence and came back here for dinner and in the
Afternoon Marion and Ed and the children came up and Hazel, Marjory, John C and
Harry O. went up to the pond and skated a while and then we went and took Mary
home Hazel, Mary E and I went it was
better going than I expected Jimmie
brought a load of wood with the truck for Lawrence. The young folks went to a
Senior dance at Grange Hall.
Sat. Jan. 2: "In the morning we
didn't get up very early and Jimmie & Laurence went out to Ogden's after
some hay we bought of Ed and they got a load for us and one for Lawrence and in
the Afternoon we went out to Glens Falls and we brought the Doctor down to John
H's and I had a treatment and Jimmie brought a load of wood for Lawrence and
one for Jud Williams. Mother is some better."
Sun. Jan. 3: "In the morning we
laid abed until quite late and Hazel, James, Marjory, John C and Mary E went to
church and in the afternoon Marion & Ed & the children came up. Ed went
out to Fort Edward to take Margaret Hall to the train. We went up to Gages. It was nearly dark when
we got home. The young folks went to Prayer Meeting. Marion & Ed stayed for supper & went
home after the folks went to Prayer Meeting. Florence isn't feeling very good."
Mon. Jan. 4: "In the morning we
got up pretty early and Jimmie and I took Hazel out to H F to school and
Florence was sick so she didn't go to school. Jimmie started to school again.
The rest all went, too."
Tues. Jan. 5: "We didn't get up
very early and the children all went to school. Florence dont feel very good
yet."
Wed. Jan. 6: "In the morning we
didn't get up until late. The children all went to school except Florence. In
the Afternoon Robert Hale came down to see Father and after school the girls
went to practice basket ball. In the evening Marjory, Mary, James and John C
went to Prayer meeting."
Thur. Jan. 7: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women washed. Marjory stayed home in the forenoon
and helped wash. Marion sent her clothes up with Ed. Then she came up and
brought Helen and took her white clothes home to dry. Mother hung up the rest
and Helen stayed up. She has quite a cold and Jimmie, John C. Harry O, and
Florence went to take her home. Florence is better but didn't go to
school."
Fri. Jan. 8: "We didn't get up
very early. Mother was busy getting the work done. In the afternoon Jimmie,
Florence, Mother and I went out to Glens Falls to the Doctor's . We came back
and took Hazel home. After supper we went up to the Methodist Church to Prayer
Meeting."
Sat. Jan. 9: "Big storm In the morning when we got up it had
snowed quite a lot. It snowed hard all day until about four o'clock. We didn't
go to church it snowed so hard. When Ed came back from Fort Edward Mary E went
home with him. Helen and Ruth are not
feeling very good. The snow is about 16 or 18 in deep and still cloudy. Jimmie
went up street with Lawrence in his cutter."
Sun. Jan. 10: ( Written in
Georgiana's handwriting until otherwise noted ) "In the morning we didn't get up until
late and we all went to church. It was communion. It is pretty deep snow for
cars we went to church in our car and got along all right and in the afternoon
Ed came up he went to South Argyle to see how the roads was and came on up here
and Garry took the milk for him with a team and at night the young folks went
to prayer Meeting.:
Mon. Jan. 11: "In the morning
we got up early and Mary E came home from Marions and brought some washing with
her she came up with Garry in his car and Hazel went out to Hudson Falls with
him and the children all went to school and Mother got her washing done and the
girls done the Ironing at night. It stormed a little at night"
Tues. Jan. 12: "In the morning
we didnt get up until late and when I tried to get I was so dizzy and sick that
I had to go back to bed again and Mother telephoned for the Dr and he came down
and gave some medicine that helped me so I got up a little after noon and John
Liddle came down and brought us five bushels of Potatoes @ $3 a bu Jimmie or Marjory didn't go to school in the
forenoon and Jimmie didn't go in the afternoon he made a card to put on the
truck to tell the weight and put on the License."
Wed. Jan. 13: "In the morning
we didn't get up very early and the children all went to school except Jimmie
and he got the chains on the truck and weight card on the truck and put
pasteboard on the front of the Radiator and in the afternoon he & Laurence
went out after a load of Hay for Laurence and after school the girls went to
practice Basketball and at night the boys went up to the Hall to Practice
Basket Ball."
Thur. Jan. 14: " 14 below
zero In the morning we didn't get up
very early and the children all went to school except Jimmie he tried a long to
get the truck started it was so cold and then he & Laurence went out after
a load of hay for ourselves it was very cold this morning the coldest of this
season and in the afternoon Jimmie went with Laurence & Rob Hale to Belcher
to Rob McWhorters funeral and got home before night"
Fri. Jan. 15: "10 above
zero In the morning we got up early
and Jimmie & Lawrence went out after a load of hay and went on out to Fort
Edward to get the weight of the truck and Ed got stuck or had trouble with his
truck and Jimmie took the milk for him and then brought home a load of hay for
Laurence and Jud Williams want him to help with Ice on the pond and Hazel came
home with Edd and at night we went to a basket ball game between the Argyle
Juniors and West Hebron boys. Earl was there and came home with us."
Sat. Jan. 16: "In the morning
we didnt get up very early and Jimmie had his breakfast as soon as mother could
get some for him and then he went to work on the Ice for Jud Williams and the
women got their work done and Hazel, Mother & I went out to Glens Falls and
I had a treatment at the Drs Office. We stopped at Eva's and she wanted us come
down there but the Dr didnt have time and after we came home we got ready and
went to the basketball game and Harold came home and stayed all night"
Sun. Jan. 17: "In the morning
we didnt get up until late and we went to church and Earl & Harold went too
and after we had dinner we went down to Marions and about six oclock Harry's
folks came over after the boys and then we all went to Prayer Meeting and after
dinner we tried to fix the aerial but didnt take time to finish it so couldnt
get anything on the Radio"
Mon. Jan. 18: "In the morning
we got up early and Jimmie & I took Hazel out to Hudson Falls to school and
it is rainy. Rained real hard and froze on as fast as it came and toward noon
it rained hard and began thawing and it rained all afternoon and Mary E &
Harry O tried Geography examination in the forenoon and in the afternoon Mary E
& John C tried English exams and Jimmie went up and got John McMurrays
Ladder and put up the aerial for the Radio. There is some thing with our
Lighting plant It wont charge the batteries.
Tues. Jan. 19: "In the forenoon
Mary E & Harry Oliver tried Examinations (Arthmetic) and Emmons, Green
& another fellow came out and worked on the Light plant and was here for
dinner and broke a part before they got through and had to take the part and
send it to the factory for they think it was defective so we had to get out our
Kerosene Lamps. The children didn't have to try Exams in the afternoon and Mary
E is about sick her tonsils are swollen"
Wed. Jan. 20: "In the morning
we didnt get up very early and the children didnt have to go to school in the
forenoon and in the afternoon John C, Mary E & Harry O. had to try spelling
and Jimmie, Florence & Lawrence went down to Marions and got her Washing
Machine & Wringer and Florence stayed down and came home with Ed at night
and Jimmie & Laurence went with the truck and got another load of Hay. Busy
is not feeling very good"
Thur. Jan. 21: "It was quite
cold and we didnt get up very early and it snowed some and toward noon Jimmie
& Lawrence went down and helped Jud clean out the Ice house. And in the
afternoon Mary E went down to Marions and stayed all night she went with Ed and
he had feed for Will McDougall and got stuck and had to go back around another
way. In the afternoon Harry Oliver tried History Examination"
Fri. Jan. 22: "In the morning
we got up early and got ready to wash and they did a washing for Marion too and
the boys & Marjory helped turn the machine & Wringer and they got done
before noon and about eleven oclock Jimmie, Marjory & Lawrence went to
Hudson Falls after Hazel and they got back about half past twelve and at night
Mother, Jimmie, John C, & Harry O went down to Marions after Busy and the
roads were drifted quite a lot and we went to a basketball game. The Juniors
town team played and the High school teams played against each other. Mary E, Marjory & John C all
played."
Sat. Jan. 23: "In the morning
we didnt get up very early and the women folk got their work done and in the
afternoon Mother, Hazel & I went out to Glens Falls and I had a treatment
at John Henrys and Bernice McWhorter went out with us and Eva came home with us
and after we had supper John Henry came he had to work late and Eva didn't want
to stay alone. Mary E is about sick can hardly talk her throat is swollen so.
at night Mother & her went to the Doctors & got some stuff for her
throat. John Henry put his car in Juds garage at night."
Sun. Jan. 24: "In the morning
we were late getting up and we went to church and John H went with us and Eva
stayed home with Mother, Busy, Florence & Oliver and in the afternoon John
H & Eva went over to McWhorters a while and then went home about Four or
half Past and Busy isn't any better and Mother is not feeling very good. The
wind blew very hard in the forenoon but it was nice in the afternoon at night
Hazel & Marjory & John C went to Prayer Meeting Jimmie is taking cold or grip."
Mon. Jan. 25: "In the morning
we got up pretty good season and the children went back to school but Mary E
was not able her throat is no better and Mother is hardly able to get around
her arms & hands & shoulders ache so she can hardly stand it The Dr
came down and gave them some medicine and before night Mother was feeling some
better but Mary Es throat is not any better. Hazel went to school up here in
Miss McMurrays room. In the forenoon the men came out to get the Electric plant
to working and had to give it up they
are going to send for a man from the factory."
Tues. Jan. 26: "In the morning
we got up pretty good season and the children went to school but Mary E &
Florence did not go and in the afternoon Hazel & Helen Foster went up to
Goose Island to school and at night Marion & Ed & Helen came up and Ed
and John C & Jimmie & Lawrence went up on the ice to skate and Lawrence
& Jimmie came home in a little while Mother is some better but Mary E
doesn't seem to get any better Jimmie took the truck in the afternoon and went
to the pond and helped with the Ice and at night brought down a load to put in
Juds Ice house."
Wed. Jan. 27: "In the morning
we got up about seven o clock and after we had breakfast Jimmie & I went
out to Hudson Falls with Hazel & Jimmie brought me back and and then he
went to work on the ice and Mother called the Doctor down again and he thinks
Mary E has tonsilitis and that one tonsil is going to gather & break Mother
is better but is weak & Lame & sore all over. In the afternoon Jimmie
drawed ice for Jud Marjory, John C & Harry Oliver went to school."
Thur. Jan. 28: "Cold &
Blustry Hard Wind In the morning we got
up pretty good season and Jimmie & Lawrence took the truck and finished
drawing Ice to fill the Ice house down at Jud Williams we are to have a share
of the Ice and it was a bad day. Mary E throat is some better Marjory, John C
& Harry O went to school and after school the boys took the car and went
down the road aways and got stuck and broke the chains and had to take the
truck and Jud Williams and got it out and back home. It has been a bad blustry
day."
Fri. Jan. 29: "In the morning
we didnt get up very early and Oliver didnt feel and didn't go to school and
Mary E's throat is some better and in the afternoon Jimmie & I went out to
Hudson Falls after Hazel and it is cold. Florence went with us and she and I
were cold. At night the young folks went
to a basketball game and after that they went to North Argyle church to a
social."
Sat. Jan. 30: "In the morning
we didnt get up very early and and the women got their work done and in the
afternoon Jimmie Hazel and I went out to the Drs at Glens Falls and Bernice
McWhorter went with us to do some shopping and it was dark when we got home.
Mother isnt feeling able to ride so far so didnt go she isn't getting much
better. In the forenoon Emmons & Green came out and fixed the engine
working again so we can have lights.
Sun. Jan. 31: "We were late
getting up this morning and I have quite a cold so I didnt go to church or
Mother or Mary E, Oliver of Florence and at night the young folks went to
Prayer Meeting."
Mon. Feb. 1: "It looked pretty
stormy but the folks got up early and Hazel & Marjory stayed home and done
the washing and before they got through washing it stormed hard and stormed
hard all day The rest of the children went to school but Florence It was the
first Mary E has been to school since she was sick. My cold is some better and Mother helped some
with the washing and it made her worse and she was in awful pain before night
and had the Doctor come down again."
Tues. Feb. 2: "In the morning
we got up pretty good season and Jimmie & I went out to Hudson Falls to
take Hazel out to school and the rest of the children went to school here and
mother got dinner for us and the girls did up the other work. The wind blew
some and the sun came out and dried the most of the clothes and Marjory got
them in and Mary E Ironed quite a lot of them."
Wed. Feb. 3: "In the morning we
didnt get up very early and the girls had to hurry to get all their work done
and get to school on time and it was a nice day but quite cold. and at night
after school Marjory went down to McWhorters and stayed a while and and Mary E
cleaned up the sitting room and Marjory finished the Ironing. It was all mother
could do to get the dinner in time for the kids at noon."
Thur. Feb. 4: (Written in
Marjory's handwriting till otherwise noted) "In the morning we got up quite early.
The girls did the work before they went to school. It snowed and blowed most of the day. After
school Marjory went up to Helen Foster's for a while. Mother is not feeling
much better."
Fri. Feb. 5: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We did not have any school because of a teacher's
conference. Hazel went from Hudson Falls up to Glens Falls to this Conference.
At night she went down and stayed at John Henry's and Eva's."
Sat. Feb. 6: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. The girls did the work and Mother did the baking. In
the Jimmie, Johnny and I went out to
Glens Falls to see the Doctor. Hazel went to the Conference that forenoon.
Hazel and Bernice McWhorter came home with us. Toward the night it began
snowing.
Sun. Feb. 7: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We all went to church except Mother and Jimmie. We
took the car and up by the corner of back street we got into the snow and took
quite a while to get out. After they did get out they went over to John
Barkley's to turn around. They left the car down in front of Wallace's. In the
afternoon Jimmie hitched up King and took mother for a ride and after they got
back Hazel and Florence went for a ride. In the evening the young folks went to
Christian Endeavor. In the afternoon Lawrence came over."
Mon. Feb. 8: (Written in
Georgiana's handwriting ) "Cold
& Frosty about zero. In the morning
we got up quite early and Jimmie & I went out to Hudson Falls with Hazel to
go to school and W J McDougall came down and wanted to ride out to Fort Edward
and he got here before breakfast and it was cold and cold riding and in the
afternoon Jimmie & Lawrence went up street and did some errands"
Tues. Feb. 9: "(Written in
Marjory's handwriting until otherwise noted) " In the morning we got
up quite early. We all went to school. In the afternoon James & Lawrence
took the car and went to Hudson Falls after Hazel. At night Hazel, Marjory,
James, John C and Mary E went up to Cuthbert's to the social. We went up to Pykett's and went on the load
which Merritt Reynolds took."
Wed. Feb. 10: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Hazel was intending to go to school but could not
get through because it was drifted. The children all went to school except
Florence. Hazel did the most of the house work."
Thur. Feb. 11: "In the morning
we didn't get up very early. The children all went to except Florence. In the
forenoon Mr. Emmons came out and brought the charger and connected it up with
the engine. He put it on wrong and run the battery all out. Father took sick
after supper and was sick all night."
Fri. Feb. 12: (Written in
Georgiana's handwriting ) "6 above pleasant but quite cold It was quite cold this morning and we had
quite a time last night with father. he was taken with pains in his bowels
after supper last night and there didn't any thing seem to help him and about
nine oclock we called the Dr and he didn't seem to help him any. he didn't get
any better until about 4 oclock. and then he got to sleep and when he woke up
in the morning he had cramps all over but got over them. Marion & Helen
came up and stayed all day until school time at night. Marjory stayed home from
school and Hazel didn't have any school so they were here to do the work."
Sat. Feb. 13: (Written in
Marjory's handwriting until otherwise noted) "In the morning we got up quite early.
Then Hazel and Marjory did a washing. Then the girls cleaned up. In the
afternoon Jimmie and Johnny went to Fort Edward and got the Doctor and he came
out and worked on Mother and I. At night about half past nine Hazel and Jimmie
took him out to Fort Edward. Mother is not feeling very well."
Sun. Feb. 14: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Hazel, Marjory, James, and John C went to church.
In the afternoon Harry's folks came over. While they were here the McWhorter
girls and Lawrence came over. In the afternoon it began to snow. It snowed
hard. It was snowing hard so the young folks did not go to Christian Endeavor.
Mother is not any better yet."
Mon. Feb. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie and Johnny and I went to take Hazel out to school
at Hudson Falls. Jimmie and Mother got dinner and the girls did the rest of the
work before they went back to school. Mother is not any better."
Tues. Feb. 16: "In the morning
we got quite early. The girls done the work before they went to school. Mother
and Jimmie got dinner and the girls did the rest of the work before they went
back to school. Mother has a pretty hard job getting around the house."
Wed. Feb. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did the work before they went to school.
Mother and Jimmie got the dinner. Jimmie went up street with the car and got
some groceries. Then he went back up to the top of the Argyle Hill and watched
them demonstrate the new snow plow. After supper Lawrence came and listened on
the Radio a while. Mother is feeling some better today."
Thur. Feb. 18: "In the morning
we did get up quite early. Marjory and Florence did not go to school. Marjory
stayed at home to make something to eat. In the forenoon the Doctor came down
and gave mother some medicine. In the afternoon Mr. Wallace's folks came down
and stayed a while."
Fri. Feb. 19: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Marjory and Florence did not go to school. I was
snowing hard in the afternoon. In the afternoon Jimmy and Johnny went out to
Hudson Falls to get Hazel. They were going to have the ministrel show tonight
but it snowed too hard in the afternoon. About five o'clock it cleared off and
the wind blew the snow some and drifted."
Sat. Feb. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did the washing in the forenoon. In the
afternoon Howard Snyder came down to talk over business with us. Jimmy & Lawrence drove down to
McMorris' At night Mr Gage came
down."
Sun. Feb. 21: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church except Mother, Oliver and I
& Mary E & Florence. Afternoon Johnny, Jimmie, Lawrence and I took our
car and went out to the hospital to see Harry S. After they had gone a while
Marion & Ed and the children came up. They stayed for supper. At night
Hazel, Marjory, Johnny & Jimmy went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Feb. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. There was not any school up here but Hazel did. Jimmy
& Johnny & Oliver took Hazel out to Hudson Falls to school. Father was
taken sick in the night and is not feeling very well. In the morning the boys
went up and got the Doctor and brought him down to see father. Joe Smith was
pretty bad the night before."
Tues. Feb. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning We all went to school except Florence.
Jimmy & Mother got dinner. Father & Mother are feeling some
better."
Wed. Feb. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmy got the car fixed up and the chains on. In the
afternoon Jimmy took Cora Smith, John & Helen Foster out to her Mother's funeral
at Fort Edward. Mrs. McWhorter rode out with them to the go on the train. He
didn't get back until after school was out. At night Jimmy took the horse and
went away and Marjory went to Prayer meeting with Margaret & Lawrence. In
the afternoon Johnny stayed home from school."
Thur. Feb. 25: "In the morning
we got up quite early. They all went to school except Florence & Marjory.
In the forenoon Jimmy & Lawrence took the truck and went out to Odgens to
get some hay for Lawrence but did not get much. Then they were going out after
sawdust and it snowed hard and they didn't go. Toward night it changed to rain
and Mr. Pykett was here a while. At night Johnny, Mary E, and Marjory &
Lawrence went up to North Argyle at a social at the church. They went with Lawrence's
horse. Johnny lost the key to the back doors."
Fri. Feb. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to school except Florence. Before school
time Jimmy took King and went to John McMurray's to see if he could get a key
to unlock the back doors. They found some that would unlock the doors."
Sat. Feb. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. After breakfast Jimmy, Johnny, Oliver and Florence went
to Hudson Falls after Hazel. And Mrs. McWhorter rode from Hudson Falls with
them. Ruth Saunders rode out with them too. In the afternoon Jimmy &
Lawrence took the truck and went out to Hudson Falls to get a load of sawdust.
John Liddle came down in the afternoon for a while and Margaret Bain came
up for a while. After they went Hazel
and Marjory went up to Joe Smith's . At night the boys went up to Harold
Yarter's and bought eleven hens."
Sun. Feb. 28: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church except Oliver and Mother
& I. In the afternoon Lawrence came over & Jimmy and him went up to see
Joe Smith. After a while Marion & Helen came up. Ed brought them up and he
had Mary & Ruth Saunders. He was going to take Ruth out to Hudson Falls.
and Johnny went with him. They stayed for supper. At night Hazel, Marjory, Mary
E. Johnny, & Jimmie went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Mar. 1: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmy & Johnny & I took Hazel out to school John
Liddle came down and rode out with us. After school Marjory & Florence went
up and got there hair cut. At supper Lawrence came over and wanted to know if
Jimmy would go with him to see if he could find some hay. While they were going
out of the yard they tipped over and Old Charley began to run and there was a
car coming up and the car run into the snow bank and the horse run into the car
and cut him. They shoveled them out and then the car went on."
Tues. Mar. 2: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to school except Florence. In the forenoon
Jimmy and Lawrence went out to Hudson Falls. It is snowing. After school Mary E
went up and got her hair cut. At night there was a minstrel show and we all
went. Mother was pretty tired when she got home. Hazel came out with Harry's
folks. Harry came over too. She went back with them that night. We came home and
brought father & Mother home and we all went back again except
Oliver."
Wed. Mar. 3: "In the morning we
got up quite early. We all went to school except Florence. Jimmy did not do
much of anything. At night Maragret McWhorter was coming over and get Jimmy to
go up and help her light the lights up to the church because Lawrence was not
home he went to Cambridge with Mr. Collins. Jimmy & Johnny went up with her
and then came back and went over and did there chores. Today we started getting
milk over there."
Thur. Mar. 4: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to school except Florence. Jimmy just chored
around and didn't do much of anything. Mother is feeling some better. Just
before noon Robert Hale came down and we ordered some seeds from him."
Fri. Mar. 5: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Johnny is sick this morning. and he did not go to school.
All the rest went except Florence. Jimmy went up to Lawrence Dennis' to help
saw wood. He got home in the middle of the afternoon. Harry's folks came over
in the afternoon and Hazel came out with them. They stayed for supper and then
went to a Junior dance up to the Grange Hall. Johnny is feeling some better
tonight. Hazel, Jimmy & Marjory went to the dance."
Sat. Mar. 6: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Oliver is not feeling very well this morning. Johnnie he is
better and up around. The girls did up
the work in the forenoon. In the forenoon Jimmy went up to Lawrence Dennis' to
help saw wood. When he came home he was not feeling well and laid around all
the rest of the day. At night there were two ball games up here and Johnny,
Hazel, Mary & Myself and Lawrence went up to the ballgame. The Doctor came
down to see Jimmy & Oliver and he rode back with them when they went to the
ballgame. Mother is feeling some better."
Sun. Mar. 7: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We did not go to church because they did not have
any. Jimmy and Florence are sick with the grip. Oliver is feeling better. At
night Hazel and Marjory and Mary E went to Christian Endeavor. Hazel was
leader. When Ed went back from taking the milk he stopped a while. Lawrence was
over in the forenoon."
Mon. Mar. 8: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Hazel got up and got dressed but she does not feel very
well and did not go to school. Jimmy & Florence both got dressed but do not
feel very well yet. Marjory did not go to school. Oliver did not go in the
forenoon but went in the afternoon."
Tues. Mar. 9: (Georgiana's
handwriting) "In the
morning we didn't get up very early and the children all went to school here
except Florence and Hazel did not feel very good was not able to be up until
about noon. Oliver was able to go to school but does not feel as good as he did
before. Jimmie is not very good yet
lays around part of the time."
Wed. Mar. 10: "In the morning
we or the folks got up quite early and Marjory and Busy stayed home from school
and they and mother done the washing and Hazel didnt feel very good yet so
marjory stayed home in the afternoon and took the clothes off the line and they
did some of the Ironing." (Marjory's handwriting) "In the afternoon Jimmie & Lawrence
went to the farm to get a load of wood."
Thur. Mar. 11: (Georgiana's
handwriting) "In the morning we
got up quite early and Hazel intended to go to school but didnt feel very good
and thought she would not go this week but is was such a nice day that mother
thought she would like to go to West Hebron to see her mother and Hazel felt
better before noon so in the afternoon Hazel, Jimmie, Florence, Mother & I
went over there and Lawrence McW. went with us. and it was pretty good going
better than we expected. It thawed quite a little."
Fri. Mar. 12: (Marjory's handwriting) "In the morning we got up quite early.
The children all went to school. Jimmie helped Mother do some of the work and
get dinner. Jimmie and Lawrence went up to Gage's to get a load of wood with
the horse."
Sat. Mar. 13: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The folks did not go to Glens Falls because of bad
roads.
Sun. Mar. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We went to
church."
Mon. Mar. 15: "In the morning
we got quite early. Jimmie and Johnnie went to Hudson Falls to take Hazel out
to school. The children all went to school."
Tues. Mar. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school."
Wed. Mar. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie. In the
afternoon Jimmie and Lawrence McWhorter went to Bryon Eddy's auction. Hazel
came out with Morgan Boyd to go to a church social. The children all went to
the social."
Thur. Mar. 18: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Jimmie and I took Hazel out to
school."
Fri. Mar. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie. Jimmie
helped Mother do the housework and get dinner. In the afternoon Jimmie,
Florence, and I went out to Hudson Falls to get Hazel. At night we all went up
to the town hall to the Senior play."
Sat. Mar. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up the work. It is raining this morning.
In the forenoon Mrs. McDougall came down with John Cuthbert and was here for
dinner. In the afternoon Mother, Hazel, Jimmie, Mrs. McDougall and I went up to
the church to Lorenzo Gilchrist's funeral. In the afternoon Ed, Marion,
Lill came up and went to Glens Falls and
left Edward here."
Sun. Mar. 21: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to church except Mother and Hazel and
Florence. Edward Jr. was up here. In the
afternoon Marjory, Hazel and the boys and myself went down to Mr. Johnson's.
After we got back Harry's folks came over and stayed the rest of the afternoon.
Then Lill & Ralph came up after Edward and took him home. At night the
young folks went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Mar. 22: "In the morning
we got up early. We did a very big washing in the morning. Jimmie and Johnnie
went to Hudson Falls to take Hazel out to school. The children all went to
school except Jimmie. Marjory and Mary E did not go in the forenoon and Marjory
did not go in the afternoon. Jimmie cleaned up the car after they got home. The
girls did all the ironing today.
Tues. Mar. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmy. In the
afternoon Jimmy went down to Yarter's to saw wood and they didn't need him.
Wed. Mar. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmy. In the
afternoon after school Mr. Gage came down."
Thur. Mar. 25: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie. Jimmie
drew out Manure. At night Mr. Howard Todd and Bert Mix came down canvassing. In
the morning Ed and Marion went with the milk and they left Helen here. They
came back at noon and were here for dinner. Mary McEachron and Mildred Pykett
came down at noon to see Helen. At night Mrs. McWhorter and Lawrence came over.
Jimmie & Johnnie took the horse and went away."
Fri. Mar. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie. Hazel got
out of school early and came out with John H. Guthrie he was coming out so she
came out with him. After school Hazel and Marjory went to Collins to get
something for Lill's shower. At night we all went up to the town hall to a play
given by the North Greenwich church people. In the afternoon Jimmie drew out
Manure."
Sat. Mar. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up the work. After dinner the boys took
King and the wagon and went up to the farm and got a load of wood. They did not
get back until late at night. In the afternoon Marion and the children, Lill,
Mary and Floss came up with they were
going up to Lill's shower. They left Edward and Ruth here. Hazel took the car
and went up to the shower. Ed & Marion did not come until after ten o'clock
after the children."
Sun. Mar. 28: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church. In the afternoon Bernice
& Lawrence McW. came over and listend on the radio. At night the young
folks went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Mar. 29: "In the morning
we got up early. Father and Jimmie,
Johnnie when to Hudson Falls to take Hazel out to school. The women folks got
up early and did a washing before the girls went to school. After school was
out Clayton and Mary came along and stopped. for a while. After that the girls
took the clothes off from the line."
Tues. Mar. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie and
Marjory did not go in the forenoon because she burned her fingers. Mother
finished Florence's dress. At night Marjory went up to the M. E. Church to the
donation. At night Cora McLenithan stopped in for a little while."
Wed. Mar. 31: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie. Jimmie
helped Mother get the plants set out in a big box."
Thur. Apr. 1: (Georgiana's handwriting) "In the morning we got up quite early
and the children all went to school except Jimmie and in the forenoon Harry
Smith came over after and Jimmie helped mother some about getting dinner and in
the afternoon Jimmie & I went out to get Hazel and Florence & Lawrence
McW went with us and we got home about 5 oclock. (Marjory's handwriting)
Mother sewed the Aster seeds."
Fri. Apr. 2: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The children all went to school except Hazel and she had
vacation. Hazed dyed her blue dress black. At night after school We all went
down to Marion's because it was Helen's birthday. We all stayed a while. Busy
stayed and did not come home."
Sat. Apr. 3: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The girls did up the work. Levi McDougall came down in the
forenoon to see if he could ride out to Glens Falls in the afternoon and he
did. We all went except Busy. It snowed hard. The doctor came down to J. H
Guthrie's . We did not get home until late. To-day is the day of the
Congregational dinner. At night it was raining."
Sun. Apr. 4: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. Hazel, Marjory, James, Johnnie went to church. In
the afternoon Hazel and Marjory went down to the County House to the service
with McWhorter's. At night the young folks went to Christian Endeavor. When we
got home Harry's folks were here, Earl stayed all night."
Mon. Apr. 5: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The girls and mother did the washing. It rained and the
clothes did not get dry. In the afternoon Hazel started to make her
dress."
Tues. Apr. 6: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did the ironing in the forenoon. Hazel sewed
most of the day. At night Hazel and Marjory went up to Collins."
Wed. Apr. 7: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Mary E came from Marions with Ed and Marjory & Dorothy
Todd went out with and spent the day in Glens Falls. In the afternoon Marion
and Helen & Harold S came up and spent the afternoon. Harold stayed here.
It rained nearly all day."
Thur. Apr. 8: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the forenoon Johnnie and Oliver took King and took
Hazel down to Marion's At night Helen was taken sick with a high fever. In the
afternoon Marjory went up to Dennis' to a W. C. T. U. meeting. At night Jimmie
and Johnnie took Mother down to Marions and stayed all night."
Fri. Apr. 9: "In the morning we
got up quite early. In the morning Jimmie took the car and went down after
Mother and Florence went too and she stayed until after dinner and she came up
with Ed. At night we got ready to go over to West Hebron to see Uncle Tom's
Cabin. We met Hazel at South Argyle. On our way over he had a flat tire. Helen
is feeling some better."
Sat. Apr. 10: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. In the forenoon the girls did up the work. In the
afternoon we all went to Glens Falls except Marjory, Johnnie and Oliver. They
took Marjory down to Marion's and stayed. Helen is not feeling very well they
had the Doctor for Her."
Sun. Apr. 11: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. They all went to church except Mother, and
Johnnie, and I. Johnnie had a pain in his side. In the afternoon we all went
down to Marion's to see Helen. She is not feeling very well yet. At night the
young folk went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Apr. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Johnnie, Jimmie and I went to take Hazel out to Hudson
Falls. Marjory came up with Ed. School began again today. Helen is not feeling
very good yet. Mother went down to Marion's and stay all.
Tues. Apr. 13: "In the
morning we got up quite early The children all went to school except Jimmie.
Jimmie chored around. At night after school Busy went down to Marion's with
Mary and stayed all night. Helen is feeling some better. In the forenoon Jimmie
and I went down to Marion's to
get
Mother."
Wed. Apr. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early and mother and the girls washed. They got the washing all
done before school time. Jimmie and Florence went down to Marion's after Busy.
The children all went to school except Jimmie. After school the girls did the
ironing. Jimmie chored around."
Thur. Apr. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmy. He chored
around. After school Busy went down to Marion's with Mary and stayed all
night."
Fri. Apr. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Busy came up with Mary when she came to school. The children
all went to school except Jimmy. Jimmie chored around. After school time Jimmie
and I went out after Hazel."
Sat. Apr. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up work. Jimmie was helping draw gravel
for the new gas tank. In the afternoon Hazel, Johnnie and I went to Glens
Falls. Oliver and Lawrence went to Glens Falls."
Sun. Apr. 18: "We got up quite
early in the morning. We all went to
church. In the afternoon Johnny and Jimmie went up to Gage's. The rest went
over to West Hebron except Marjory and Oliver stayed at Marion's. The young
folks went to Christian Endeavor at night."
Mon. Apr. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Mother and the girls did a washing. Jimmie and Johnnie
went to Hudson Falls to take Hazel. I was sick this morning. The children all
went to school except Florence & Marjory. The boys went down to Arch Reid's
to get hay."
Tues. Apr. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Jimmie. He helped
draw hay for ourselves and McWhorter's."
Wed. Apr. 21: (Georgiana's handwriting) "In the morning we got up early and the
girls did most of the housework before school time and the children all went to
school except Jimmie. He chored around and helped mother some."
Thur. Apr. 22: "In the morning
we got up good season and the children went to school and Jimmie went up to the
Ralph Barkley place and worked on the road and he drove King and got home about
half Past five at night."
Fri. Apr. 23: "In the morning
we got up pretty good season and the children all went to school and Jimmie
worked on the road and after he got home we went out after Hazel and at night
Hazel & Marjory went away they went to Hartford to a dinner. Helen came up
before supper and stayed all night."
Sat. Apr. 24: "In the morning
we got up early and the women folk did their housework. and worked some out in
the yard and we went out to Glens Falls and I had a treatment at John Henrys
and the women folks took Eva up and they did some trading and after we got home
a while John Henry & Eva came out and stayed all night. Clayton was over a few minutes in the
forenoon." (Marjory's handwriting)
"Helen went home with Ed and Henry when they came back from taking
the milk."
Sun. Apr. 25: (Georgiana's
handwriting) In the morning we didnt get up very early and we all went to
church and John Henry & Eva went with us and we stayed for Sabbath School
and after dinner a while we went up to the cemetery and John Henry took his car
too and they went home from there and at night the young folks wen to Christian
Endeavor."
Mon. Apr. 26: "In the morning
we got up early and the women Folk done the washing and got done before school
time Hazel went to Hudson Falls with Garry McEachron when he went out to court
and Jimmie worked on the road."
Tues. Apr. 27: "We got up early
and the children all went to school. Jimmie worked on the road and at night
Mother went up to Rev Wallace's with John C, Mary E & Harry O to see about
joining the church and then we went on up to the hall to see the Hebron Folks
that came over to get things ready for the play Uncle Toms Cabin they are going
to give here for the North Argyle C. E. Society and we didnt get home until 10
oclock."
Wed. Apr. 28: "In the morning
we got up quite early and the girls helped do the work before school and the
children all went to school except Jimmie & He worked on the road and at
night Mrs Prescott telephoned out that Hazel had the German Measles and she
took them at school but wasn't any sick with them."
Thur. Apr. 29: "In the morning
we got up good season and the children all went to school and Jimmie worked on
the road and at night after Jimmie got back from work He & I went out after
Hazel and Florence went with us and at night we all went to the Hall to the
Uncle Toms Cabin given by the Hebron C E Society It was good and they had a
house full took in about $120."
Fri. Apr. 30: "In the morning
we got up early and the children all went to school and Jimmie worked on the road
and in the afternoon Hazel, Florence, Mother & I went out to Glens Falls
and I had a treatment at John H's and Mother, Hazel & Florence stayed there
while I was there and Eva came home from work before we was ready to come home.
We saw an automobile smashup at the corner of Platt & Warren St just as we
were ready to start home"
Sat. May 1: "In the morning we
didn't get up very early and the women folk got the housework done and work
some out in the yard and after dinner we went to Preparatory service at the
church and Robert Hale was ordained & installed as elder and Hazel,
Marjory, James, Mother & I brought letters from the Hebron U P church and
joined here and John C, Mary E & Harry Oliver joined too. and after church
the women worked at some flowers and Hazel tried to clean the car. King was
sick or something the matter with him. Garry came down at night to see him
toward bedtime he seemed better. John C & Oliver raked Mrs Hall yard &
burned it over"
Sun. May 2: "In the night
Jimmie & Johnnie got up and went out to the barn to see King but he was
quiet and lying down and about Five oclock Mother woke Jimmie up and he went
out but he seemed better and the we didnt get up until late and we went to
church and left King out in the field and when we came home Johnnie went and
got him and he seemed as bad or worse then ever and in the afternoon Jimmie
went down and got Mr Yarter and he got him some medicine and it seemed to help
him he seemed alright at night. We had 2
or 3 Thunder Showers the young folks went to C. E."
Mon. May 3: "In the morning we
got up early and the boys and mother done the churning and tended to the
butter. Jimmie & I went to Hudson Falls and took Hazel out to school. In
the morning King was stamping and acting bad again and Mother telephoned to Dr
Murray and he came out in the afternoon He left some Disinfectant to wash his
legs with and some condition Powers to give him. Jimmie worked for George Inman on the
Streets.
Tues. May 4: "We got up early
and the women washed and got all done before school time and Jimmie worked on
the Street again today at night the girls did the Ironing. Florence went to
school."
Wed. May 5: "In the morning we
got up early and the children all went to school and Jimmie worked on the
Street in the forenoon and at night we all went over to West Hebron to see
Georgias Mother she is feeling pretty good now and we got home about ten
oclock."
Thur. May 6: "In the morning we
got up quite early and Marjory is all broken out with German Measles but is not
much sick. John C, Mary E & Harry O went to school and Helen Foster is
teaching school in Miss Cronin's room and they have an awful school. might
better close the school. Mary E came home and didnt go back again. Jimmie
worked on the Street again today."
Fri. May 7: (Marjory's
handwriting) "In the morning we
got up early. Marjory is not feeling very well. Busy and Florence did not go to
school but Johnnie and Oliver went. Jimmie chored around and dragged the
garden. In the afternoon Jimmie and I went out to Hudson Falls after Hazel.
After they got home Hazel and Mother went to Cossayuna to see about getting a
school but could not get it. Then went up to see Joe McDougall about one and
She got the one up on the street. After supper Jimmie took the car and went up
to the Ridge after Bernice McWhorter. To-day was a good day"
Sat. May 8: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Marjory is feeling better this morning. The girls did up
the work. Jimmie worked on the street in the forenoon but not in the afternoon.
Mother and the boys put in the sweet peas. In the afternoon marked out a piece
of ground and sowed some beans and corn. In the afternoon Mother, Hazel, Oliver
and I went to Glens Falls. To-day is a good day."
Sun. May 9: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We all went to church. Marion, Ed and Helen came up
and went to church. They stayed for dinner and stayed all afternoon. At night
the young folks went to Christian Endeavor. To-day is a good day."
Mon. May 10: "In the morning we
got up early. Hazel went to Hudson Falls with Lawrence. Johnnie brought four of
his chickens in the house. The children all went to school except Florence.
Jimmie didn't work on the road but he drew out manure. After the children got
home from school they sowed the grass seed on the lawn. To-day it rained a lot
during the night. The sun shone some but not much."
Tues. May 11: "In the morning
we got up early. The children all went to school except Florence. Jimmie went
with Ed to unload carload of oats."
(Georgiana's handwriting)
"They didnt get through until nearly dark and it was late when they
got home"
Wed. May 12: "In the morning we
got up early and Jimmie went to work on the road and the other children went to
school. at night Marjory & Lawrence
went out to Glens Falls and we went for a ride and got home about bed
time"
Thur. May 13: "In the morning
we got up early and Jimmie went to work on the road and the other children all
went to school except Florence. Johnnie
has 24 chickens hatched from 27 Eggs and has them in the Corn house."
Fri. May 14: "In the morning we
got up early and Jimmie went to work on the road and the children went to
school except Florence and Hazel came home with Lawrence and after supper we
all went down to Marions and saw Ed Burch & George Elliot after they had
been pinned under their truck and the children helped to get them out. and Ed
was away and Mary E stayed to keep Marion company. Jimmie is all breaking out
with some kind of poison of some kind"
Sat. May 15: "In the morning we
got up early and Jimmie went to work on the road and the women did their work
and got ready to go to Glens Falls in the afternoon and Mrs MacWhorter &
Bernice went with us and I had a treatment a Evas and it was nearly night when
we got home. John C helped plant corn for Howland in the forenoon and in the
afternoon he went to Hartford to play ball but they didnt play. and Oliver went
with Lawrence on a trip around Fort Miller way and then went down to Fred
MIllers and done chores."
Sun. May 16: "In the morning we
didnt get up until late and we all went to church except Mary E & Jimmie.
Mary E is at Marions and Jimmie's face looks he didnt want to go. and in the
afternoon we went over to Adamsville to Harrys and at night when we got home
Marion & Ed was here with the children They had brought Mary E home and Ed
had got the chores nearly done. The young people went to church to C. E. except
Jimmie."
Mon. May 17: "In the morning we
got up quite early and Hazel drove the car out to Hudson Falls to school and
the women folks washed and didn't get through until after school time but
mother finished it and the girls went to school Jimmie worked on the road.
Hazel came home about half past two oclock and took us to Joseph Randles to
their baby's funeral and we went to the cemetery and Lawrence went with us and
at night we took Hazel out to Dr Prescotts Jimmie's face is getting worse looks
bad. After we got home from the Funeral we made a freezer of Ice Cream"
Tues. May 18: "In the morning
we got up early and Jimmie went to work on the road and the children all went
to school except Florence. after school
the boys & Marjory & Mother set out 4 apple trees & 2 Cherry trees.
Rob Dinning came along delivering trees & bushes that Herb Ellis took
orders for Marjory went out Hudson Falls with Lawrence & Margaret to a W C
T U Meeting and we went up to the Farm
it was dark before we got there."
Wed. May 19: "In the morning we
got up early & Jimmie went to work on the road and the boys helped around
the garden. and the children all went to school but Florence. The boys &
Girls & Mother set out 2 Grape vines & 24 Raspberry bushes. & a
Rose bush."
Thur. May 20: "In the morning
we got up early and Jimmie went to the Dr's to see about his face and he told
him it was getting along good and to keep on doing the same for it and he was
too late to go with the road men and he took the Nash to go to work on the road
and at night his face was worse and the children all went to school but
Florence."
Fri. May 21: (Marjory's
handwriting) "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to
work to-day. The children all went to school except Florence. In the afternoon
Jimmie went with Lawrence up to Clair's after a cow. At night after school the
boys and Lawrence went up to George McGowan's after some pigs. At night Busy
& Marjory went to Hudson Falls with Lawrence to a Christian Endeavor Rally.
The rest of the folks went for a ride up to Hutch Story's and when we got home
Jimmie & Johnnie went up to the Grange hall to a Junior Dance. Helen was
here and stayed all night. Hazel came home and also went to the Dance."
Sat. May 22: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Helen went home with Ed when he came back from taking the
milk. In the afternoon Mother and Hazel, Florence and I went to Glens Falls. In
the afternoon Jimmie and Johnnie planted some corn and beans. At night we all
went to the Auto Club meeting at the Grange Hall. Busy has the measles."
Sun. May 23: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We all went to church except Jimmie & Busy.
Hazel and Marjory went up for some flowers in the woods above the cemetery.
Then the rest went up to the woods and got a lot of Lillys and put them on the
graves at the cemetary. At night the young folks went to the Christian Endeavor
except Jimmie & Busy."
Mon. May 24: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The women folks did
the washing. Hazel did not go to school because she took us up to Craig Weir's
funeral. Jimmie stayed home along. Ellen Cuthbert came down to go with us. And
Marion also went and Florence went to stay with Floss and the youngsters. We
went around by West Hebron. That night we came home by North Hebron and reached
home about five o'clock. At night we took Hazel out to Hudson Falls. We did the
most of the ironing."
Wed. May 26: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The children all went to school except Florence. In the
afternoon Jimmie, Florence and I went out to Hudson Falls after Hazel to go to
a social. The young folks went to a box social except Jimmie and Johnnie."
Thur. May 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Marion, Ed and the children came up and did her washing.
The children all went to school except Florence
Ed has the measles. Mary came up with them and went to school. In the
afternoon Jimmie took Mother and I up to the M. E. Church to Lena's Warren's
funeral. After school Will Guthrie came along and sold us some stockings.
Marion & Ed and the children went home before supper. In the forenoon
Jimmie finished plowing the corn ground. He had Leslie Herrington's team. In
the afternoon he used the disk on the whole field. Jimmie and I took Hazel out
to Hudson Falls to school."
Fri. May 28: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The morning the children all went to school. Johnnie did
not go in the P. M. He stayed home to plant corn. Jimmie had the team in the
forenoon and dragged the field. Jimmie marked out the field. He went to Willard
Durkee's to get the marker. In the afternoon Jimmie, Florence and I went out to
Hudson Falls. At night after supper, Johnnie and Jimmie and Oliver and I went
up to Robert Denning's to see about getting potatoes and he wasn't home. Jimmie
went up to the dance up to the I. O. O. F. hall."
Sat. May 29: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Bob Denning brought down some potatoes and the boys planted
them. The girls cleaned up the Parlor and the spare room in the forenoon. In
the afternoon Jimmie, mother and I went to Glens Falls to see the Doctor's. The
girls did house work most of the afternoon."
Sun. May 30: "In the morning we
got up quite early. We all went to church and Ed, Marion and Helen came up. In
the afternoon they went over Harry's. Mother, Jimmie and I came home and did
not stay for Sunday school. There was an Anti-Saloon League man which talked
today. In the afternoon Johnnie, Jimmie, Busy, Marjory, Hazel and I went down
to the County house to the Declaration Service. From there we went down the
road and got some lilacs. When we came back we went up to the Cemetery and left
some of the flowers. When we came back we all went up to Hook for a ride. At
night the young folks went to Christian Endeavor. While they were at C. E.
Marion, Nettie and the children came. And Eva & John H came and said that there
had been a big fire in West Hebron We heard that Will Dixon died that
night."
Mon. May 31: (Georgiana's
handwriting) "Celebrated
Memorial Day. In the morning we got up
early and did the washing and it looks like rain and did rain quite a little
and after dinner we went up to the Hall and to the cemetery and then back to
the hall to the Memorial day exercises and then down to the school grounds to a
ball game and Marion & the children came down a while. and Marion left
Helen here and they went to a dance at Hedges. Mother is about sick, but went
with us. she is taking the Measles I guess"
Tues. Jun. 1: "In the morning
we got up quite early and the children all went to school except Florence and
Jimmie & I went out and took Hazel & Florence & Helen went with us
and Helen stayed all day and went home with Mary McE with the horse after
school I looks like rain George Johnson drove in and visited awhile"
Wed. Jun. 2: "In the morning we
got up quite early. and the children all went to school except Florence and she
went in the afternoon and Mother, Jimmie & I went to South Argyle to Will
Dixons Funeral and we went to Belcher to the cemetery and then went on to West
Hebron to see where the fire was George Craigs House & Barn and Jim Allens
House & Barn and the Library was all destroyed it. We saw Mary and she is
feeling pretty good but hasnt got rested since the fire. We came home around by
the Farm and the Dr was here and tested our cow while were gone."
Thur. Jun. 3: (Marjory's
handwriting) "In the morning we
got up quite early. In the morning the boys put in the posts around the corn
field and Jimmie went to Fort Edward to help Ed unload oats. The children all
went to school. Jimmie did not get home until supper time. Mother is not
feeling very good."
Fri. Jun. 4: (Georgiana's
handwriting) "In the morning we
got up quite early and Mother is not feeling very good the girls do most of the
work and Jimmie went and took the truck and took Lawrences young cattle down to
a farm below South Argyle and took one for Crosby Hopkins and after they got
back they dug the rest of the drain to see how much tile they will need and
after dinner they went out to Fort Edward and got some tile and wire fence and
to Hudson Falls after Hazel. at night the young Folks went to Coila to a Rally
and took Lawrence & Mr Pykett & Mildred and we stayed home"
Sat. Jun. 5: (Marjory's
handwriting) "In the morning we
got up quite early. The boys put up the wire fence around the corn field.
Johnnie went up with Ed to get a load of Slabs for his grandmother. In the
afternoon Johnnie, Hazel, Marion, Lill, Helen and I went to Glens Falls. Mother
is not feeling very well today. At the night the girls went up to the library
and the boys went up street. Mother is not feeling very good"
Sun. Jun. 6: "In the morning we
didn't get up very early. We all went to church except Mother. Mother is not
feeling very well. In the afternoon the boys went down with Lawrence to salt
his cattle and the rest of us went to South Argyle for a ride. When we got home
we all went for a ride together. We went to Fort Edward, and South Glens and
then we came home. The young folks all went to Christian Endeavor at
night."
Mon. Jun. 7: "In the morning we
got up quite early. In the morning we did the washing. It rained and the
clothes didn't very many get dry. Hazel did not have to go to school today. She
went up and visited at Miss Cronin's room in the forenoon and in the afternoon
she went up to Elsie Weir's school. At night after supper, Jimmie, Marjory,
Hazel, Lawrence, Margaret, Marjorie Walker and Mr Pykett all went in our car
out to Hudson Falls to a song rehearsal. Hazel stayed out. We had a hard
thunder shower at night."
Tues. Jun. 8: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to school. The girls did the ironing at
night after school. It is raining tonight some."
Wed. Jun. 9: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The boys and the women folks made butter and ice cream
today because it was my birthday. I was sixty-four years old. In the afternoon
Marion, Floss and the youngsters came up.
Floss went up to her father's and stayed. While they were here Harry S.
came along and stopped. At night we all went out to Hudson Falls and got Hazel
and went to the pictures. They were pretty good."
Thur. Jun. 10: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went down to help Howland Y. for the first. The
children all went to school except Florence. At night after supper we went up
to the cemetary and on up by Walt Lant's for a ride."
Fri. Jun. 11: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went down to help Howland Y. The children all
went to school. That night after school Johnnie and Oliver went up to Robert
Hall's. to split wood. After supper we went to Hudson Falls after Hazel."
Sat. Jun. 12: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went down to work for Howland Yarter. The other boys
fixed a place for the pigs and dipped them in disinfectant to kill the lice.
The girls did up the House work. In the afternoon Hazel, Marjory, and I went
out to the Doctor's. Mother is not feeling very good. In the afternoon Busy and
Florence went up to the church to practice for children's day program. Johnnie
and Oliver went up to Robert Hall's to split up wood. At night Marion &
Ed came up and left Helen and they went
to the pictures. After supper Hazel and Marjory up to church to choir
rehearsal."
Sun. Jun. 13: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church because it was children's
day. Marion, Ed and Helen came up and Harry's folks were over to church. Marion
and Ed, Helen stayed for dinner and Garry came along and left the other two
children. In the afternoon we all except Mother went for a ride. Before night
Harry's folks came and stayed for supper. The young folks went to Christian
Endeavor. After that we all went up to the Methodist Church to the children's
day exercises."
Mon. Jun. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women folks
did the washing. Marjory, Busy, Oliver had to go to try examinations in the
forenoon. Hazel did not have to go in the forenoon. While they were washing
Hazel had a funny spell. Mother called for the Doctor but was not home. She
sent for Mrs. McWhorter to come over and she finished the washing. Hazel was
not able to go out to try her exam. so Jimmie went out after a teacher and Mrs.
Smith came out here to give her her exam. When she got through Jimmie and
Florence went to take her back. At night Johnnie, Jimmie and Marjory went with
Lawrence out to Glens Falls to see the circus but did not see any. Hazel is feeling
better tonight."
Tues. Jun. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel had to go to Hudson Falls to try examination.
Jimmie and mother went with her. It is a very rainy day. In the forenoon Oliver
and Busy had to go to try examinations. The girls did the ironing. Toward night
came along and stopped for a while. After supper the boys all went with
Lawrence down to see his cattle. It has been raining all day hard."
Wed. Jun. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie started in working on the road again today.
Marjory, Busy, Johnnie all had to go to try examinations in the forenoon and in
the afternoon Johnnie, Busy and Oliver all had to go at three o'clock."
Thur. Jun. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to
work on the road. Mother and the children all worked in the garden in the
forenoon. Hazel had to go to Hudson Falls to try examinations. Ruth Saunders
came up and rode out with her. In the forenoon Mrs. Ester McDougall came down
and stayed a while. Hazel is feeling some better."
Fri. Jun. 18: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. In the forenoon Hazel
did not feel so well so Mother did not go to Glens Falls. Mrs McDougall went
out to Glens Falls. Johnnie, Marjory and I went to the Falls. Marion and the
children came up and Marion and Helen went to Hudson Falls to see about her
thumb. At night the young folks went up the church to a Social. Jimmie took
Marion and the children home with his car at night."
Sat. Jun. 19: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work
on the road. The girls did up the house work. Hazel is feeling better
today. The boys went up to the church to
help mow the lawn. At night we all went to the Auto Club meeting in the Grange
Hall."
Sun. Jun. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to
church. In the afternoon Marion and the children, Mary & Floss came up.
Mary and her mother went to see her mother Jimmie took them up with his car. Toward night Ed came along and
took Marion and the children home. At night we all went up to the church to the
Baccalaureuate sermon the young folks went to Christian Endeavor. We all went
over to Hebron Church because it was Children's Day."
Mon. Jun. 21: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks did the
washing. They did all of the ironing today. In the afternoon Hazel, Johnnie and
Marjory went to Fort Edward to Get a present for Ruth Cogan. After they got
home Marion came up and stopped a few minutes and then went up after Mrs.
Bussing. At night we all went up to the Church to the Commencement
exercises."
Tues. Jun. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The rest of us all went
to the School picnic. In the afternoon they had a class day exercises. It is a
nice day."
Wed. Jun. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The other boys chored
around. At night Marjory and Hazel went to Prayer Meeting. Marion and Ed came
up to the Senior Ball and they left Helen here. She stayed all night."
Thur. Jun. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The young folks went
strawberrying Marion, Ed, and the children
came up and Marion, Ed, Helen, Mother and I went out to Hudson Falls to take
Helen to the Doctor then we went on up
to the falls. The girls kept Edward and Ruth. We got home about five o'clock.
After supper Hazel and Marjory took the car and went up to the Grange Hall
where the Alumni banquet was held."
Fri. Jun. 25: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did up the
house work. The boys chored around. This is a nice day."
Sat. Jun. 26: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did up the work.
In the afternoon Hazel, Florence, Mother and I went to Glens Falls. Johnnie and
Oliver went up to the ball game. When Ed came along Mary E. went home with him
to stay with Floss and helped to keep the kids. Marion and Ed went away. Eva and John Henry came out and picked
strawberries and came down here during the thunder shower."
Sun. Jun. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to
church except Mother and I and Busy was down to Marion's. In the afternoon we
all went over to West Hebron after Grandma.
We stopped down to Marion's and got Mary E. and Helen. We came back by
Gage's. At night Ed was up by and Helen went home with him. The young folks
went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Jun. 28: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks did a
washing and Marion came up and did her washing. In the forenoon we all except
Mother, Grandma, and I went up to the top of Argyle Hill to pick strawberries.
We took down the clothes. Busy &
Marion ironed some in the afternoon. At night Marion and the children went
home."
Tues. Jun. 29: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the forenoon the girls ironed. Jimmie went to work
but did not work in the afternoon. In the afternoon we all went to Hudson Falls
to get their licenses. At night we all
went to the church to a supper. We had a thunder shower at night."
Wed. Jun. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. In the morning we all went up to the lower
place after strawberries. When we got back Johnnie went out with Lawrence to
help Ed unload oats. At night Jimmie and Marjory went away."
Thur. Jul. 1: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. In the morning Hazel
went down and got Marion and the children.
Hazel, Marjory, Busy, Florence, Marion, and Bernice McWhorter went up to
our lower place after strawberries. In the afternoon we picked over the
berries. Johnnie went to help Ed unload oats. Dr. Mulcahy came out and gave me
my treatment. In the afternoon Hazel, Marjory, Florence, Oliver went to Hudson
Falls to take Mrs Prescott out some strawberries. At night we went to West
Hebron to take Grandma home. Mary E went Home with Marion to help her do up her
berries."
Fri. Jul. 2: "In the forenoon
we got up quite early. The girls did up the work. In the forenoon A man came an
showed Alumnim dishes to the women folks. When Ed came back from taking the
milk he stopped. Milton Gillis stopped and bought the truck. Jimmie went to
work on the road. At night Jimmie, Hazel and Marjory went with Lawrence down to
Saratoga to the state convention."
Sat. Jul. 3: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Johnnie and Hazel took the
car up to Mr Smith's and Johnnie washed it. Lawrence went to Glens Falls after
a new tire for us but did not get one. About noon we went to the Farm Beaura
Picnic to Camp Billiken at Lake Cossayuna. At night after supper Busy, Johnny,
Jimmie, Marjory, Hazel, Lawrence, and Mrs. Mac Whorter all went to Saratoga in
our car. The Mrs. stayed."
Sun. Jul. 4: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. Church began at ten o'clock on account of the state
convention and we all went. After we came home we put up a lunch and went to
Saratoga. On the way down we had a flat tire. The boys took it and got it fixed
because we did not have a spare. We waited about two hours there. When we got to Saratoga we drove around a bit
and we had another flat tire. We had that fixed and we got home without any
more. We went to the evening session."
Mon. Jul. 5: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. Jimmie did not have to work on the road today. The boys fooled around all day. At night we
went to Greenwich to See Milton Gillis about the truck. It rained hard. Jimmie
took the car up to the Garage and got a new tire for it. In the afternoon
Johnnie and Jimmie went up to Foster's but there was no body home."
Tues. Jul. 6: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Marion and the children
came along and stopped a while. While they were here David and Mrs. Foster came
down and Johnnie hired out to them for a month. He is to go to work next
Monday. Before noon Busy, Florence, Oliver went up to a Junior Missionary
picnic. That night we had a very hard thunder shower. At night Milton Gillis
came after the truck. He waited until after the shower before he went."
Wed. Jul. 7: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Marion came up and they
did their washing together. In the
afternoon Marion and Hazel went to a shower for Leona Williams. Marion went
down after Lill and her and Lida went with them. The women folks kept the other
children. The girls did all of the
ironing. After supper Mrs. MacDougall came down her while Thomas Mack went to
prayer Meeting. After it was over he came down after her. In the afternoon
Johnny went to South Argyle with Ed and bought a bicycle."
Thur. Jul. 8: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Hazel mended and Marjory
baked. In the afternoon We went down to the Hebron Church picnic which was held
at Will Randle's. When we came back Johnnie stopped down to Yarter's to help
milk. After supper we went over to Harry
S's because it was Harold's birthday."
Fri. Jul. 9: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The boys took the horse
and cow down and turned them in Jud William's pasture. In the forenoon the
children found two kitten up stairs in
the open chamber. In the afternoon Johnny cultivated the corn and potatoes and
Oliver hoed the corn. At night we had a very hard thunder shower."
Sat. Jul. 10: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did the house
work. The boys chored around out of doors. In the afternoon Mother, Hazel,
Florence, Mary E, Marjory and I all went to Glens Falls to see the Doctor. We had quite a hard shower here in the
afternoon and the lightening struck Ed Randles house and did some damage. At
night Marion, Ed and the children came up. Hazel, Marjory went to choir
practice."
Sun. Jul. 11: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church. In the afternoon Marion,
Ed and the children came up. Eva and Jack came along and stopped a while. At
night the young folks all went to Christian Endeavor. After C. E. all of them
went up to the Methodist Church except Mary E and she came home and went home
with Marion. She is going to stay for a week."
Mon. Jul. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie now is having two weeks vacation from working on
the road. The women folks did the washing. In the morning Jimmie took Johnnie
up to David Foster's to begin to work.
When he got back he cultivated the corn and potatoes. At the night Hazel
and Marjory took the car and went up to Ellen Cuthbert's to a Young Women's
Missionary Meeting."
Tues. Jul. 13: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not do much of anything. The women folks cleaned house some. They took
down the sitting room stove. They made ice cream in the forenoon. In the afternoon Marion, Ed, Busy and the
children came up and they left Edward, Ruth and Mary E. and Mother and I went with
them out to Hudson Falls to see the Doctor about Helen's thumb. They stayed for
supper. Harry's folks came over for supper also. Jimmie, Ed, Oliver went to
David Foster's after Johnnie and he came
down for supper. This is Earl's and Mother's birthday. Earl and Harold
stayed."
Wed. Jul. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie didn't do much of anything, In the afternoon Marjory and Hazel went up to
Cornell's to a W. T. C. U. meeting. At night we went out to Hudson Falls after
some cabbage plants."
Thur. Jul. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the forenoon we set out the cabbage plants. Then
Hazel, Marjory, Florence went down to Marion's to pick Raspberries. In the
afternoon Hazel picked the currents. At night we finished setting out the
cabbage plants. Then we went up to Gage's and Hazel stopped to see Joe
McDougall's. Gage had his cows tested and they all have T. B. In the afternoon
Leslie Herrington came and mowed our hay."
Fri. Jul. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel, Marjory, Harold, Florence went down to Marion's
to pick berries. In the afternoon Hazel and Marjory and I went out to Glens
Falls. The boys raked and bunched the hay. At night Jimmie, Hazel, Marjory went over to the Will Randles
to a dance."
Sat. Jul. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The boys drawed in the hay. In the afternoon Johnnie and
Oliver went up to help Rob Hale draw in hay. The rest of us went up to the
cemetery where they unveiled and dedicated a new tablet. In the morning Marion
brought Busy and Helen up and Helen stayed and went with us to the Auto Club.
Jimmie went up to Wilbur McDougall's and hired out to him. Earl and Harold went
home and Helen did also. Johnnie came
home with David Fosters."
Sun. Jul. 18: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church. The Rev. DeWitt MacEachron preached. In the
afternoon Jimmie went to Glens Falls with Lawrence. The girls all went up to the church with
Bernice to pump the organ in the afternoon. At night we all went up to the
church to the fiftith anniversary. Mr.
W. S. MacEachron preached and also Mrs. Ralston. The had a wonderful service.
There was a hard shower during Christian Endeavor before the service."
Mon. Jul. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. I was sick about all night and am not feeling very good
this morning. Jimmie went and took Johnnie to David Foster's to work then he
came back and went up to Wilbur McDougall's to work for a week. The women folks
did not wash today. The Chautaugua began today. We all went except Mother and I
and Jimmie. At night we all went. I am feeling better."
Tues. Jul. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women folks did the washing. In afternoon we all
went to Chautaugua. Johnnie was down with David's folks. At night they were
down and we all went. The girls did most of the ironing this forenoon. Jimmie
came down at night and stayed all night and went back the next day."
Wed. Jul. 21: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls finished up the work and finished up the
ironing. Some of us went up street on a little business and Marjory went with
Florence to get her hair cut. In the afternoon we all went up to the
Chautauqua. After it was over Mary Emma Weir came down for supper. Then we all
went up to the Chautauqua. This ends it for this year. Jimmie came down and
stayed all night and went back in the morning."
Thurs. Jul. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up
the work. I am not feeling very well. I wanted to go for a ride in the
afternoon so we started out and we went down to Marion's. The girls all went
and picked some berries. for her. While we were down there we have a very hard
thunder shower. At night I was not feeling so good."
Fri. Jul. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up the work. I am not feeling very and did
not get up until pretty near night. In the afternoon Hazel and Marjory went up
to Heddie MacEachron's auction. We got home about five o'clock. At night I got
up and we all except Marjory went over to
Will Randle's camp to the dance. I am feeling some better."
Sat. Jul. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up the work. In the afternoon we all went
to Glens Falls to see my Doctor. He did not work on me very hard. When we came
back we stopped at Fort Edward to do some groceries. When we got home I was awful tired. I lay
down on the sofa and did not have much supper. Jimmie came home and Johnnie
came down on his bicycle. The Alumnuim man came with the dishes Mother had
bought. I was sick about 2 o'clock and Mother, Jimmie, Hazel and Marjory set up
with me."
Sun. Jul. 25: "In the morning
we got up pretty good season. Jimmie went up after the Doctor to see me. I
am not feeling any better. After
breakfast Marion and Helen came up to see me. About dinner time Lawrence came
in and he stayed for dinner. In a little while Mrs. McWhorter came in. We didnt
any of us go to church. nor C. E. After Christian Endeavor Mr. Pykett came down
to see me. About five o'clock John Henry and Eva came along and they stopped
for a while. I am feeling some better."
Mon. Jul. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did the washing. Jimmie took Johnnie up to work and he came
back and went to work on the road. In the forenoon about ten o'clock Hazel went
to take Williams folks out to Fort Edward in their car. She got back about twelve
o'clock. In the afternoon the girls finished taking down the clothes and the
ironing. I am not feeling very good yet
but some better. I got up about six o'clock and stayed up a couple of hours.
The girls all went up street for a walk."
Tues. Jul. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to
work on the road. The girls were going to pick berries down to Marion's but
Mrs. William's wanted Hazel to take them out to Fort Edward so we did not go.
In the afternoon Mary E went up to Lois Todd's to practice for a song. There is
going to be a social up to the church and Hazel is the boss of it. I am feeling
some better today. I got up about noon and stayed for a couple of hours then
layed down to rest again. In the afternoon Hazel took Mrs. Williams folks out
to Glens Falls. Marion and Ed came up in the afternoon with the truck to get a
load of slabs. Oliver went down to Orley's MacAuley's to work and at night we
went down after him and Marion rode home with us."
Wed. Jul. 28: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to
work on the road. The girls went down to Marion's to pick berries. Oliver went
down with them to work for Orley. They got quite a number of berries. In the afternoon Hazel went and gave Marjory
a lesson driving the car. At night after supper we all went down to Marion's and picked cherries
for her and she gave us some. Ed was not home so Hazel stayed with Marion all
night. Before we got home it began to rain."
Thur. Jul. 29: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to work on the road. It was kind of
rainy so Oliver did not go down to work for Orley. Florence is not feeling very
well. She has pains in her bowels. About
noon Harry S came along and stopped for a while. While he was here Marion came up and brought
Hazel and all the children. They stayed all afternoon. About five they went
home. I am feeling some better."
Fri. Jul. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did up the
house work. Florence isn't feeling much
better. In the afternoon we went for a ride. At night we took Florence up to
see the Doctor then we went for another little ride. Jimmy went out to the
carnival at Hudson Falls with Lawrence. I am feeling some better."
Sat. Jul. 31: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Oliver went to Glens
Falls with Lawrence. The girls did up the work. Today is the day of the Auto
Club Picnic but we did not go because Florence was not able and it was too long
a ride for me. In the afternoon we went for a ride. Oliver and Lawrence went up
to Gage's. At night it rained. Jimmie and Oliver went after Johnny and he came
home."
Sun. Aug. 1: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We did not go to church because we did not have any.
The boys made Ice Cream in the forenoon. In the afternoon we went over to the
Lake and Florence, Mary E, Johnny, Jimmy all went in bathing. We went down the
other side of the Lake. When we came back we drove up to Marion's for a few
minutes. Florence is not feeling so well
tonight. The young folks all went to Christian Endeavor except Mary E &
Florence. Marjory was the leader. I am feeling better now."
Mon. Aug. 2: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. It was raining and Jimmie did not go to work in the
forenoon but did in the afternoon. Johnny did not go back because it was so wet
he couldn't do anything. The boys just
chored around in the forenoon. The women folks did not wash because it was
rainy. Florence is feeling some better today, I am feeling better also. In the
afternoon we had a very hard shower. At night Jimmy came home sick."
Tues. Aug. 3: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women folks did a washing. Jimmie is feeling some
better but did not go to work on the road. In the afternoon Nettie and the boys
came along and stopped for a while. After that we had an awful thunder shower
the wind blew hard and blew some of the clothes off from the line. At night we
went for a little ride. I am feeling some better and Florence is too. It was
rainy so Johnnie did not go up to work."
Wed. Aug. 4: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. Jimmie went to take Johnnie up to work. The women
did the ironing. About noon Hazel went to take Mrs. Williams out to Fort
Edward. After dinner we all went to Hudson Falls to see Mr. Fisk. It has been a
good day. We are all feeling better today. We got a new screen door and we
fixed it. While we were fixing it Clayton and Mary came along for a while. Ed
came up after Busy and she went down to Marion's and stayed with Floss and
helped to keep the kids."
Thur. Aug. 5: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road today. In the morning
Hazel went to take Oliver down to Orley's to work and Mary E. came home with
them. We took Florence up to see the
Doctor. In the afternoon we put new screen in three doors. At night we went
down after Oliver and went around and stopped to Lill's for a while."
Fri. Aug. 6: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks pulled
weeds out of the garden about all forenoon. In the morning Hazel took me up to
the barber shop to get shaved. After dinner we all went out to Glens Falls to
see my Doctor. At night when we got home we went over to the Lake to a dance."
Sat. Aug. 7: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did up the work.
Oliver went up to see the Doctor about his leg. In the afternoon We all went
down to Marion's We kept the kids while Marion & Hazel went to a shower for
Grace Todd. We brought Edward and Helen home with us. After supper David &
Mary brought Johnnie down. They stayed a while then we went over to the Lake.
They had a Randle's Band over to the lake and had a concert."
Sun. Aug. 8: "In the morning we
got up about eight o'clock. We all went to church. In the afternoon we went
over to the lake to the Band Concert.
To-day is Edward's birthday. We came home about five o'clock. At night the
young folks all went to C. E."
Mon. Aug. 9: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road but he took Johnnie up to
work first. The women folks washed. About then o'clock my rupture came down and
we had Doctor Tiltson come out but Mother got it back before he came. The girls went to cleaning the woodshed. It
was quite a job but they finished. They are all quite tired."
Tues. Aug. 10: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did the
ironing. In the morning Hazel, Florence and I took Oliver down to Orley's to
work. In the afternoon Marion and the children came up and Mother and I went
out with Marion to see about Helen's thumb and the girls kept the other
children. At night Hazel went up after
Johnnie and Jimmie after Oliver. After
supper we all went out to Hudson Falls to the circus."
Wed. Aug. 11: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. It looked kind of rainy
so Johnnie did not go back to work. Hazel drove Mrs. Williams folks out to
Glens Falls this forenoon. At noon she went to Greenwich to take Mrs. Ellis to
see the Doctor. Johnnie borrowed a shovel plow and worked with the potatoes. At
night after Jimmie got home from work we all except Hazel and Marjory went to
Glens Falls to get Johnnie's suit. After we got home the young folks went up to
the Methodist church to a social."
Thur. Aug. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Marion and the children
came up and did her washing. In the afternoon Mother, Marion, Hazel and I went
to Hudson Falls. The other folks stayed at home. Hazel had 23 teeth pulled and
she is not feeling very well. Marion stayed for supper and Mary E went home with her. In the morning Jimmie
took John C. up to work."
Fri. Aug. 13: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks did up
the work. Hazel is not feeling very well. In the afternoon Marion, Mary, Floss
and Helen came up and they went to the funeral of Sibyl Cornell and Marjory
went with them. Harry was along and stopped
in the afternoon for a while. At night Marjory and Jimmie went down to the lake
for a while."
Sat. Aug. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks did up
the work. Hazel is not feeling so well today.
Marion and Helen was going along so they stopped. In afternoon Aunt
Jennie came out from Hudson Falls. In the afternoon Marjory and Oliver took
King and went after Johnnie. At night we were going over after Mary W. but
Marion and the children came up so we didn't go."
Sun. Aug. 15: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church except Marjory and Hazel.
Hazel is feeling pretty good today. In the afternoon we all went over to West
Hebron and Mary W. came home with us. We stopped at the Billiken Pavilion to
hear the church service. We did not get home until quite late."
Mon. Aug. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks were
going to wash but it rained and they didn't. In the afternoon Marion and the
kids came up. They stayed for supper. Hazel is feeling pretty good."
Tues. Aug. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks did the
washing. Hazel is not feeling very good
today. At night all of us except Hazel, Marjory, Mary E. went to take Mary W
and Jennie over to West Hebron and they both stayed. We came back around by Gage's and stopped for
a while."
Wed. Aug. 18: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. In the forenoon Garry
MacEachron, Lawrence, Johnnie went up to the farm where they were going to
Appraise the cows. Garry told then not
to appraise so they didn't. At night we
went down to see Garry and also to see Fred Miller to see if he would go to
Albany and he said he would. Hazel is feeling some better."
Thur. Aug. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. In the forenoon Hazel
and Johnnie went to take Fred Miller out to Fort Edward and in the afternoon
about four o'clock she went back out after him."
Fri. Aug. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to
work on the road. Hazel, Mother and I
went to Fort Edward. In the afternoon Rob Bain came to do the thrashing. When
we went to Fort Edward we went up and told Jimmie to come home at noon. They
did the thrashing and they had about 17 bushel.
In the afternoon Willard & Mary & Marlyn Durkee and Aunt Jen
came and stayed all afternoon. Marion and the children came up at night we all
down to the Lake to see Garry. Hazel is feeling pretty good."
Sat. Aug. 21: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to work in the forenoon but Johnnie
went with him in the afternoon. Mother,
Jimmie, Garry, Fred Miller and I all went up to the farm. The served a paper on
him that he had to get off within thirty days. We got back about ten o'clock.
In the afternoon we all went to Glens Falls except Johnnie and Jimmie. After supper
Jimmie took Johnnie down to Marion's and he stayed all night."
Sun. Aug. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to church in the forenoon. Johnnie came back
with Ed in time to go to church. In the afternoon we did not go away any place.
At night the young folks all went to C. E."
Mon. Aug. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. Hazel, Mother, and I
and Lawrence all went to Hudson Falls and Hazel went to see the Dentist. The
girls did the washing while we were gone. Johnnie went with Ed to get a load of
cattle to take out to the Fair. He got back just about night."
Tues. Aug. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not go
to work on the road. The appraiser came to appraise the cows so Jimmie and
Lawrence went up to the farm. They were supposed to go Friday forenoon. In the
afternoon Jimmie and Lawrence went out to the Fair. In the afternoon Marion and
the children Mary and Floss came up for a while."
Wed. Aug. 25: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We got things ready and went to Hudson Falls because
Hazel had to go to see the Dentist and we came back and stopped to the Fair
grounds. We had our supper and stayed for night. Lawrence did our chores. It
rained at night."
Thur. Aug. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. About noon we started for the fair. We came home and did
chores then went back again."
Fri. Aug. 27: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Before we had breakfast John Henry came along and
stopped for a while. In the forenoon Mary W. came over with Ross Williamson and
stayed. She was going back with him but we went to the Fair about four o'clock
and she went with us. Jimmie drove Garry's car home and Mother came home with
him."
Sat. Aug. 28: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We got things ready and we went to the MacIntyre picnic
which was held at Hedges Lake. We got home about five o'clock. At night Jimmie went away."
Sun. Aug. 29: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church. In the afternoon we went
down to Marion's and Lawrence went with us. At night the young folks went to C.
E. Helen came home from Marion's with us."
Mon. Aug. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women folks did the washing. Jimmie went to work on
the road. In the afternoon Hazel had to go to the Dentist's and I went up to
Glens Falls to see my Doctor. Hazel got her teeth. Before we went they took
Helen home."
Tues. Aug. 31: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The women folks canned
6 quarts and 1 pint of corn. In the afternoon George and Margaret McEachron
came along and stopped for a while. In the forenoon the boys got a load of
slabs and split them up."
Wed. Sept. 1: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The boys and girls
cleaned up the cellar. The girls pick a lot of string beans and cut them up and
after dinner they did up 14 pints of them. Marion and the children came up.
They give her quite a number of beans.
She went home with Garry when he come from working on the road. We all
went for a ride. Johnnie and Jimmie went to prayer Meeting. Johnnie and Oliver
got 2 more loads of slabs today."
Thur. Sept. 2: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work in the road. The boys are splitting
up the slabs. In the afternoon Thomas Luke and Wife and John McDermont came and
made a little visit. Hazel took Lyzie out to Glens Falls with there car.
Lawrence took the wagon to draw chairs and the boys helped him. At night when
Hazel got home she was going to turn around and when she got about half way
across the road a car came up and it went over the bank but no body got hurt
nor the car was not damaged much. After supper Harper Richards came down to
look at the Radio but could not find the trouble."
Fri. Sept. 3: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. The girls did up the
house work. In the forenoon Hazel, Lawrence and I went over after John
McDermont and his wife to come over to the McWhorter picnic which was held at
McWhorter's. In the afternoon Hazel, Marjory, Mary E. and Florence all went up
to Hazel's school house. At night Hazel and Jimmie went away with some of the
folks up the street and Johnnie drove the car and we went down to see Fred
Miller."
Sat. Sept. 4: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work on the road. In the forenoon Mr
Stupplebeen came made an application out for Johnnie's Life Insurance The boys
took me up to the barber shop to get a shave. Before Jimmie went to work on the
road he and Lawrence, Johnnie, and Oliver all went up to Gage's to see about
the stable but it had not been cleaned very well. Dr. Stillman came down and
examined Johnnie. In the afternoon we all went to Glens Falls. We brought Johnnie's
bicycle home with us. When we got home
Jimmie had the chores all done."
Sun. Sept. 5: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church. It rained in the afternoon
so we stayed at home. At night John
Henry and Eva came back from Troy and stopped and Hazel went home with them.
Jimmie, Johnnie, Marjory, Mary E all went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Sept. 6: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not go
to work on the road because it looked like rain. The women folks did the
washing but did not hang the dark colored ones out doors. but we did the white
ones. At night Hazel came home when John Henry and Eva brought her home. They
stayed for a little while then went back."
Tues. Sept. 7: "In the morning
we got up quite early. School started today. The children all went to school
except Jimmie. He went to work on the road.
Hazel took the car and went up to her school to teach. Jimmie went to
work on the road. The children did not have any school in the afternoon up
here. At night after super we went up to Joe McDougall's to an ice cream
social."
Wed. Sept. 8: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. When Jimmie got back
from work he said that they did not want him to work on the road anymore. When
we got home from school Marion & the children & Floss was up her. They
went up to North Argyle store to do some trading."
Thur. Sept. 9: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to work on the road. The children all
went to school. Jimmie did not do much
of anything today."
Fri. Sept. 10: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. In the afternoon Marion
& the children came up and stayed for supper Harper Richards came down and
took our radio up to his house to see what was the matter with it. The boys
went up to horn John Depew."
Sat. Sept. 11: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Ed, Marion, Lawrence & Marjory all
started for the Rutland Fair. They did not get back until about twelve o'clock
that night. In the forenoon we went out to see my Doctor then we went up to
Comstocks to see a ball game but did not see any. We did not get back until
quite late. Then they did our chores and also did Lawrence's."
Sun. Sept. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to church. In the afternoon Jimmie went with
Lawrence up to Dennis' and Mary E. went with Mildred & John Pykett down to
Buttermilk Falls. Johnnie went on his bicycle with Ellis' boys down to South
Argyle. When they came back we went up to the Hook for a ride. Just as we got
back Eva & John Henry came along and they stayed for supper. The young
folks went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Sept. 13: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. The girls finished up
washing before they went to school. At night the girls did most of ironing. At
night after supper Hazel & Marjory went up to Lawrence Dennis' to a
Missionary Meeting."
Tues. Sept. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. In the morning the
girls finished up the ironing. Jimmie did not work today."
Wed. Sept. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. In the afternoon Jimmie
went down to Will Stevenson's to help cut corn. In the afternoon Lawrence was
down to Marion's and he brought Helen up and then after supper we all went
except Hazel, Marjory, Jimmie, Lawrence
went down to take Helen home."
Thur. Sept. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went down to help fill silo. Hazel took the car
up to the Garage to get it fixed. Johnnie took Hazel up to school. After school
Florence & Marjory took the horse up after Hazel but they meet her up by
Pearly McDougall's turn. "
Fri. Sept. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. Jimmie up to George
McGowan's and it looked kind of rainy so he came back and did not work in the
forenoon but did in the afternoon. At night after supper Johnnie & Jimmie
went up to see Jim Lant. After they got back the young folks all went to a
social up at the church.
Sat. Sept. 18: "In the
morning we got up quite early. Jimmie
went to work for George McGowan. The women folks did up the work. In the
afternoon Hazel, Marjory and I went to Glens Falls. We got home about five
o'clock. Eva told us that they were going to Florida this winter. At night
Jimmie went down to Will Steavenson's after his corn knife and got his pay and
went up street and got his pay from George McGowan."
Sun. Sept. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to church. In the afternoon we went up
around by Hazel's school house. Then we went over to Barkley's then came back
around by Gage's then we went up to John Weir's for a while. When we came back Harry's folks were up home
and we stopped for a while. Then we came
home. Hazel, Florence, Jimmie, Mother and I went down to Miller's then down to
Marions. The rest went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Sept. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early, Jimmie went up to Jim Lant's to help fill silo. The
women folks did a washing and Marion and the children came up and did her
washing. Hazel took the car and went to
school. At night after school the girls
did most of the ironing. Marion went
home before supper time. At night after supper Mr. Breen & Mr. Kelleher
came along and stoped to see about Jimmie's Life Insurance."
Tues. Sept. 21: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went up to Jim Lant's to take Johnnie up to work.
He also took Hazel up. Then when he got he took Mother and I out to Fort Edward
to see Mr. Bascom. We got home about ten
o'clock and Jimmie went up to Lant's to work and Johnnie came home and went to
school in the afternoon. Marion and the children all except Ruth came up. They
took Mother and I out to Fort Edward to Mr. Bascom again. At night after school
we went down to get Garry to go up and serve some more papers on him Gage. At night Marion & Ed, Helen & Ruth
came up and Ruth & Helen stayed here and they went out to John Henry's.
They got back about 11:30 and they took Ruth. Helen stayed all night."
Wed. Sept. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went up to Jim Lant's to help fill silo. Hazel
rode up to school with Jimmie. The rest of the children all went to school.
Helen was up and she went to school with the girls. At night before school was
out marion came up after Helen."
Thur. Sept. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went up to work at Walt Lan'ts. The children all
went to school. When Johnnie came home from school King was out so Johnnie
brought him home."
Fri. Sept. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. It was rainy but
Jimmie went up to Walt Lant's in the morning and at noon but did not work
either time."
Sat. Sept. 25: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women folks did up the work. In the afternoon
mother, Hazel & I went to Glens Falls. Jimmie went to work to Walt Lant's.
In the afternoon we had a very hard thunder shower. Johnnie went to work to
Howard Mahaffy's. Jimmie came home and did some of the chores then went up
after Johnnie. Hazel & Marjory went
up street and stopped at Todd's and Dorothy & Lois came down with us and we
had to go back with them part way."
Sun. Sept. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to church. In the afternoon we went over to
Mary W.'s for a while. At night the
young folks went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Sept. 27: "In the morning we got up quite early. Jimmie went to
work to Roy Nichol's. He did not get home very early, The children all went to
school. The women folks did the washing."
Tues. Sept. 28: "In the morning
we got up quite early. It was rainy so Jimmie did not work today. The children
all went to school."
Wed. Sept. 29: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work to Roy Nichols'. The children all
went to school The boys did up the chores."
Thur. Sept. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work to John W. To day is Hazel's birthday.
At night Eds' folks come up and Lawrence & John H's folks came out to stay
for the first and they were all here for
supper. Ed's folks stayed until quite late. All the boys went to the farm for a
few minutes."
Fri. Oct. 1: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work to John Weir's. John H. went to work to
Glens Falls. In the forenoon Garry and Archie Alexander went up to put Gage off
but they didn't. In the afternoon Marion came up and took the folks out to Fort
Edward to see Bascom. He said to let him
stay two weeks more then he would have to go off. At night the young folks all
went to the Grange Hall to a Athletic dance. We signed papers with Gage to go
and move peacebly within 2 weeks.
Sat. Oct. 2: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to work.
We had an early dinner and Jimmie and Lawrence & Garry went up to
Gage's to take an inventory but Gage was not there. In the morning John H. went
to glens Falls to work. After Jimmie got back they went up to Fred Spear's
auction. At night we all went up to the Grange Hall corner to the Auto Club
meeting."
Sun. Oct. 3: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Eva & Jack & Hazel went to church at Glens Falls.
Helen was up and we all went to church. Eva & Jack went down to Marions for
dinner and Helen went home with them. In the afternoon Harry's folks came over
and stayed for supper. The young folks went to C. E. "
Mon. Oct. 4: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie, Garry, Lawrence went up to Gage's to take an inventory
of the tools. In the afternoon Jimmie went to Will Mahaffy's to work. It was a
good day."
Tues. Oct. 5: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work for Will Mahaffy. It was pretty warm
to day. The girls finished up the ironing tonight."
Wed. Oct. 6: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to work.
At noon Eva & Jack came along and stopped for a few minutes. In the afternoon Jimmie took Mother & I
out to Glens Falls. I had my treatment and then we watched the ball game out
there. Jimmie took Hazel up to school in the morning. Johnnie took the horse
and went after Hazel. The other girls went to practice basket ball. After
supper Eva & Jack came over for a while. They stayed at McWhorter's all
night. It rained hard toward night."
Thur. Oct. 7: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work to Will Mahaffy's. I was pretty cold
tonight. They got in all of the cucumbers and tomatos. Mother canned 15 pts of
corn today. Marion came up with Mary and she stayed a while. Then Eva and Jack
came over a while before they left."
Fri. Oct. 8: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie went to work for Willie Mahaffy. After school the
girls went up to Collin's to get a present for the shower. After supper about
bed time my rupture came out and had to have the Doctor come down."
Sat. Oct. 9: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Jimmie did not work
today. In the forenoon Jimmie had the tooth ache so he & Mother went out to
Fort Edward to get them pulled. In the afternoon Harry & Nettie brought
Harold & Stanley. Earl came before on his bicycle. Marion brought the
children up and her and Marjory & Hazel went up to Nellie Dennis' to a
shower for Elsie Weir. Mary E, Florence, Oliver and Earl all went up to a Junior
meeting in the afternoon . At night Mary E. went up and stayed with Lois Todd
all night."
Sun. Oct. 10: "First frost not very hard In the morning we did not get up very early.
We all went to church except Jimmie. His mouth is pretty sore yet. In the
afternoon we all went over to West Hebron all but Jimmie. We went over to say
good-bye Eva & Jack. Mary W. came home with us. The young folks went to C.
E. While they were gone Harry & Nettie came to get the boys. Earl stayed
and went on his bicycle the next morning."
Mon. Oct. 11: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to
work for Howard Mahaffy. The women folks did a washing and Marion brought hers
up and did it up here. She went home a while before school was out."
Tues. Oct. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to Howard Mahaffy's helping fill silo Didn't
any of us go to school. The girls did the ironing in the forenoon and Hazel
washed the war. Mother made 8 gallon of
of sweet cucumber pickles. Johnnie helped Lawrence kill two pigs. In the
afternoon he helped Jud Williams thrash his buckwheat. This morning Eva and
Jack started for Florida."
Wed. Oct. 13: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie took the
horse and went to Howard Mahaffy's to help fill silo. Toward night it rained
awful hard. At night after supper we went up to the Barkly and Taylor hall to
an entertainment."
Thur. Oct. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not go to work. Jimmie cut some of our corn
in the forenoon. In the afternoon he did not do much of anything. At night we
had supper and all of us except Johnnie and Oliver went over to take Mary W.
home and went around by Gage's but they have not gone yet. The goys went up to basket Ball practice."
Fri. Oct. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie did not work today. At night we went down to
Greenwich to see Milton Gillis but he was not home. When we were coming home we
saw the northern lights they were very
pretty."
Sat. Oct. 16: "In the morning
we got up early. In the forenoon the folks went up home. They came back and in
the afternoon we all went up and looked around. At night we all went down to
see Milton Gillis' at Greenwich. We got home about nine o'clock."
Sun. Oct. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to church. In the afternoon the boys went up
home and brought Ned home with them. At night the young folks went to C. E. the
rest of us went down to George Bussing's and then up to Marion's for a little
while."
Mon. Oct. 18: (Georgiana's
handwriting) "In the morning
we got up early and the women Folks washed and Marion brought her washing up
and done it here and Johnnie took Marions car up to Mr Collins to get a glass
in the side and Marion took her clothes home today then Jimmie took Ned &
King and Lawrences mowing machine up to the Farm to cut hay and Lawrence went
up in his car. Before noon Hazel, Mother & I went up and saw Gage and had a
talk with him and got back about half past 12. and then we went to Glens Falls
to My Doctor and I had a treatment and got home about dark or a little after.
the boys went up to Gages to see if he took our wagons."
Tues. Oct. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school except Hazel &
Jimmie. Hazel is having a vacation this
week and Jimmie & Lawrence went up to the Farm to cut wood and they got
home a little before noon and in the afternoon Mother, Hazel, Lawrence & I
went up to the Farm in our car and Jimmie took Ned & King and the Double
Wagon to get a load of wood. We moved things around some & locked the Horse
Barn and wagon house & Corn house and then we came down and the boys loaded
a load of wood and then we came on home and Jimmie brought the wood. Hazel went to the Barber shop at night and
Busy went to Todds to study."
Wed. Oct. 20: "In the morning
we got up about 6 o'clock. Jimmie was going down to get Buster to cut hay up on
the Farm but it was cloudy and looked like rain so he did not go. The boys went
to digging potatoes and got most of them dug before school time. and Lawrence
helped Jimmie finish them and they drew them in 11 bu in all and then they
brought in a load of pumpkins and drew a load of Buckwheat straw for Lawrence.
We went up to the bank and renewed a note we had there and I went the barber
shop & Helen did to she stayed here all day. Marion came up before school
was out after her. Mother went to see Marvin Myers about his place. The boys
& girls practiced Basket Ball."
Thur. Oct. 21: (Marjory's handwriting) "In the morning we got up quite early.
In the morning There was not any school. Jimmie took Hazel & Emily S. out
to Fort Edward and they went to Albany. The women folks cleaned the sitting
room. About three o'clock Mother, Jimmie, I went over to West Hebron. Marjory
& Florence went up to the Barber shop.
At night we went up to the church to the chicken pie supper and stayed
for the fair."
Fri. Oct. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Johnnie went up to Warren Dennis to work. In the
afternoon Jimmie & Oliver went to John W. In the forenoon the women folks
laid some of the lineolum and finished in the afternoon. At night we went up to
the church to the bazaar. Hazel & Emily came back that night from
Albany."
Sat. Oct. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Jimmie & Oliver went up to John
Weir's to work .In the afternoon Jimmie went up to help Clair & Johnnie
went up to Warren Dennis. Hazel, Mother and I went over to West Hebron &
took Mary W. to Salem. In the afternoon they went to Glens Falls & Florence
went with them. After supper Marion, Edward, Ruth came up and stayed until Ed
got back from the pictures. Edward stayed all night. In the forenoon Will Clow
& Lawrence painted the wood work in the sitting room. Mr. Collins brought a
new rug down and we set up the sitting room stove."
Sun. Oct. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We were not
planning on going to church but it rained so the most of us went to church.
Edward stayed all night and he went home with Ed when he came back from taking
the milk. At night the young folks went
to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Oct. 25: "In the morning
we got up quite early. After supper
Mother, Hazel, Johnnie and I went up to the town Hall to a Republican Rally.
Lawrence finished painting the woodwork in the forenoon. Mother and Hazel went
up to Burch's to see about making out the papers for the Myer's place."
Tues. Oct. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Jimmie & Lawrence went up home and
got some hay. After school the girls practiced Basket Ball & the boys after
supper. The women folks did the washing."
Wed. Oct. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Jimmie took the team and he &
Lawrence went up home to cut some hay. They came back for dinner. At night they
brought down a load of hay. After supper we went up to the Grange hall to an
intertainment given by the North Argyle Christian Endeavor. It was not very
good."
Thur. Oct 28: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie & Lawrence about the middle of the forenoon
went up home and brought down a load of hay. In the afternoon Jimmie took
Mother and I over to West Hebron to help Mary W. When we came back we came
around by Hazel's school and helped her put up her decorations. Johnnie &
Florence after school went up after Hazel but we were up there so he came back
home. When he came he came back he tied the horse up to a tree by the Grange
Hall. He got away someway and went way down the road. Everything was alright
except a line was broke and the lap robe was lost but got it again."
Fri. Oct. 29: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went to work up to John Weir's. At noon Marion
came she had been out to Glens Falls. Helen was at school with Mary and she
came down here for dinner. Marion & Helen went home and got Floss and the
other kids and came up and took Mother , Florence & I up to Hazel's school.
She had a Halloween program. We waited and came back with Hazel. Marion brought
Floss & Ed & Ruth down here and she went back up to the Barber shop.
Helen stayed here for supper. After supper we all went up to the Grange Hall to
the Senior Fair and the Dance."
Sat. Oct. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie and Oliver took Johnnie up to David Foster's to
work .Hazel, Mother and I went out to see my Doctor early this morning. The
boys when they got back drawed the pumpkins over in the cellar and the rest out
of the field. The Girls did up the house work. In the afternoon Mother &
Hazel went up to the schoolhouse because Florence has a Halloween program. It
is rainy this afternoon. Jimmie went up
to David Foster's after Johnny. The children went up street and Lill Y. came
down with them and in a little while Ed came down. Oliver went down with
Lawrence to see about his young cattle."
Sun Oct. 31: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We all went to church. Rev. Paul Stewart from York,
Penn. preached. He was a good preacher. It rained about all day. In the
afternoon we went down to Marion's a while. The young folks all went to C. E.
at night."
Mon. Nov. 1: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The women folks did a washing. Jimmie worked around home.
It was a good drying day. At night the girls did some of the ironing."
Tues. Nov. 2: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the forenoon we went up to vote. About half past ten
Marjory, Hazel & Lawrence took the Nash and went over to help Mary W get
things picked up ready to move. Jimmy
took car and went too. It rained some.
About noon Ed & Harry took their trucks and brought back a load of
moving for Mary W. They got the most of the moving. They got it all unloaded
before dark. Grandma & Jenn came down her and stay her all night. At night
we all went up to the Medothist Church to chicken pie supper."
Wed. Nov. 3: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The children all went to school. Jimmie took Mary W &
Jen up to her house and settled quite abite. They stayed up their all night. In
the afternoon Ed, Jimmie and Mary went
over to West Hebron after a load of wood. They got all the rest of the
moving."
Thur. Nov. 4: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Father is sick. I look sick about two o'clock Jimmie
went up to help Mary settle. Toward night I felt better. In the forenoon I had
the doctor. Jennie came down a while at night. Will Clow was at Grandma to
paper and paint the kitchen."
Fri. Nov. 5: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The children all went to school. After school we all went
up to Mary's and put up her clothes line and Ed put up her radio. At night the
young folks took Jennie out to Glens Falls. Will Clow was at Grandma to paper
& paint."
Sat. Nov. 6: "In the morning we
got up quite early. In the forenoon Mother, Hazel & I went to Glens Falls.
Oliver & Johnnie went up to help Mrs. Hall. Jimmie went up to help at
Grandma's In the afternoon we all went to church except Jimmie. At night Marion
brought the kids up here and they stayed all night. She went to Glens Falls to
do some trading."
Sun.
Nov. 7: "In the morning we got up quite early. After breakfast
Marion came up with the car to take the children home. Ed came back form taking
the milk and went home with her. We all went to church. In the afternoon we
& Mary W. went to Schylville & Saratoga for a ride. At night all the
young folks went to C. E."
Mon. Nov. 8: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The folks did a washing. It was a good drying day. At night
after school the boys raked up the leaves on the lawn and burned them. Jimmie
went down after Marion & the children. They stayed all night."
Tues. Nov. 9: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all
went to school. Marion was going to wash but it rained so she did not. In the
afternoon Jimmie took Mother & I and Mrs. McWhorter & Cora McLenithan
to Dewey Cornell's funeral. They got stuck up by the cemetry and Jimmie came
down after the team. Jimmie went up to John Weir's to help chores both night
& morning."
Wed. Nov. 10: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Marion did a washing. The wind blew hard
and tore some of the clothes. Before
school was out Jimmie took Marion & the kids down to Lill's . The girls
went to practice basket. Jimmie & Johnnie took the ford up and met Hazel
& Jimmie took the Nash & Hazel and Johnnie brought the Ford home. It is
pretty cold."
Thur. Nov. 11: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went up to Weir's to do chores. The rest of the
children all went to school. After school Jimmie & Johnnie took the ford up
to meet Hazel. Then Jimmie took the Nash up and done the chores at John Weir's.
Hazel & Johnnie brought the ford home. Mr Green and another man came out
and hitched us up with the Adirondack lights."
Fri. Nov. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went up to Weir's to do chores.
Sat. Nov. 13: "In the
morning we got up early in the morning. The girls did up the house work in the
forenoon."
Sun. Nov. 14: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church. It was rainy. We did not
go away in the afternoon."
Mon. Nov. 15: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel drove the car to school today. The roads are not
very good. It is raining and the wind is blowing hard."
Tues. Nov. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Jimmie went up to John Weir's to do chores. In the morning Johnnie and Mother took Hazel up to
school. In the afternoon Jimmie & Lawrence went up to the farm when they
came back they brought Hazel home from school. It is pretty rainy and the wind
is blowing pretty hard. At night were planning on going over to West Hebron to
the Minister's to his anniversary. But is was so stormy that we did not
go."
Wed. Nov. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. At night after school
the girls went to practice Basket Ball. After supper the boys went to practice.
The young folks went to a social. Mother, Florence, and I went up to Grandma's
and stayed until the boys came back from practicing basket ball."
Thur. Nov. 18: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. At night Jimmie took
Mother & I up street we went to see Will Clow and he said he could come
down the next day."
Fri. Nov. 19: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Marjory stayed to home from school to get things cleaned
up so Will Clow could paint. We also cleaned the pantry. At night the young
folks went to South Argyle to a Rally."
Sat. Nov. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. In the morning Will Clow came down to paper. It took him
all day. At noon Floyd & Harold Inman came down and sawed wood. The boys
split up the most of it. In the afternoon the girls put the things back in the
pantry and straightened up the Sitting-Room. At night we all went up to the
Grange hall to Automobile club meeting."
Sun. Nov. 21: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Before church time Jimmie & Mother went to
Grandma's. They did not get back until about noon. Hazel & Marjory are the
only ones who went to church. In the afternoon Grandma came down. Grandma and
all of us except Marjory, Johnnie & Jimmie went down to Marion's for a
while. At night the young folks all went to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Nov. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel drove the Nash too school. The rest of the
children all went too."
Tues. Nov. 23: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel took the
Nash too school. The rest of the children all went to school. It was not a very
nice day."
Wed. Nov. 24: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel took the Nash to school. The rest all went to
school. At night after school Marjory went to practice but Busy did not. After
supper the boys went to practice Basket ball."
Thur. Nov. 25: "
(Thanksgiving) In the morning we got
up quite early. The girls did up the house work. Then Hazel went up after Grandma. About noon
Harry's folks came. About five o'clock Grandma went home. Harry's folks stayed
until after nine o'clock. It was a good day but it was cold."
Fri. Nov. 26: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel had school. Florence went up with her. Mildred
& Lois also went up with her. It is not a very nice day. The girls did
quite a washing. In the afternoon Jimmie took Mother and I up to Grandma's.
John McMurray came to put on her doors today. Hazel, Johnnie, Jimmie went up to
North Argyle to a social."
Sat. Nov. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up the house work. Hazel ironed some.
Jimmie went to Grandma's and put up her mail box. In the forenoon Bernice came
over and wanted to know if she could go to Glens Falls so she went too. We all went except Jimmie, Oliver and
Marjory. Marjory stayed up to Grandma's. John McMurry was up to Grandma's
fixing the cupboard doors. At night all except Mother and I went up to the hall
to a basket ball game."
Sun. Nov. 28: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. We all went to church. Grandma did not come down. In
the afternoon Grandma came down here and stayed all afternoon. Jimmie took her
home. At night my rupture came down and we called for the Doctor but he was not
home. Mother got it back herself. The Young folks all went to Christian
Endeavor except Jimmie, Oliver, Florence."
Mon. Nov. 29: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The rest all went
to school. After school the girls went
up to practice Basket ball & the boys after supper. In the morning Jimmie
took the Nash and took H. Ellis and went down to Saratoga to work for Hopkins.
Johnnie took Hazel up to school with King."
Tues. Nov. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Hazel took the Nash to school. The rest of the kids all
went to school."
Wed. Dec. 1: "In the morning we
got up quite early. Hazel drove a horse to school. She was pretty cold when she
got home. The rest of the kids went to school.
After Marjory got home from school she washed out a few clothes."
Thru. Dec. 2: "In the morning
we got up quite. The children all went to school. Hazel drove a horse to
school. She was pretty cold when she got
home. Jimmie and Lawrence went up home to cut some wood. At noon Jimmie took
the car up to the Garage and got some alcohol in the radiator."
Fri. Dec. 3: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The children all went to school. In the after-noon Jimmie
took Mother and I out to Fort Edward to see Mr. Bascom. Hazel drove a horse to school. At night we all went up to the hall to a
Christian Endeavor play. It was a good play."
Sat. Dec. 4: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The girls did up the house work. The boys did a churning in the forenoon. They
had to churn about all forenoon. In the afternoon Mother, Hazel, Johnnie,
Oliver, and I went to Glens Falls. Jimmie took King and the carriage and went
up home to get the yellow wagon. At night we all went up to the hall to a ball
game. They had two games the high school
boys & girls. They both won."
Sun. Dec. 5: "In the morning we
did not get up very early. It is pretty cold.
Mother and I did not go to church but the rest did. When we came home to
church it was snowing hard and it snowed all afternoon. While the rest of us at church Ross
Williamson came along and stopped and told the folks that Lizzy Williamson was
dead and also that Mr. Craig was dead. Toward night Mother, Hazel, Florence,
James and I all went to see Grandma for a while. At night the young folks went
to Christian Endeavor."
Mon. Dec. 6: "In the morning we
got up quite early. In the morning
Jimmie took Hazel up to school in his car. She is going to stay at Dennis' this
week. There is about twelve inches of snow and it is still snowing. Before
night it stopped snowing. At night
Marjory went up to Mr. Wallace's to a missionary meeting. Hazel was down
too."
Tues. Dec. 7: "In the
morning we got up quite early. The children all went to school. Jimmie chored
around all day."
Wed. Dec. 8: "In the morning we
got up quite early. The children all went to school. At night after school
Marjory took Helen & Florence up to the barber shop to get their hair
cut. We all went up to the Grange Hall
and had our supper. Then stayed for the entertainment. It was pretty good."
Thur. Dec. 9: "In the morning
we got up quite early. Mother telephoned down and told Marion to send up her
washing machine with Ed. Mrs. Bussing came up with Ed and Jimmie took her up
home. Before he went he took the Nash up to the garage and helped grind the
Valves. The girls stayed home from school and did a big washing. Busy went in
the afternoon. In the afternoon Harry Potter brought the hog. It weighed 328
lbs. We all went up to the Grange Fair to see the play. It was very good."
Fri. Dec. 10: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. When the children got
home from school we were up to Grandma's. After supper Hazel, Nellie &
Lawrence came down a while. After a while we all went up to the Dance and
stayed for a while. Helen came down and stayed all night."
Sat. Dec. 11: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Marion came along after Helen. Arthur Clark came
down to fix the car. In the forenoon George MacEachron came in to see me a while. In the afternoon we all except Johnnie &
Jimmie & Grandma went to Glens Falls. After supper we took Grandma home and
got the box of oranges that Eva & Jack sent me."
Sun. Dec. 12: "In the morning
we got up quite early. We all went to
church. In the afternoon Grandma &
all of us went down to Marion's for a while."
Mon. Dec. 13: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all
went to school. Jimmie took Hazel up to school & busted his car. Then he
& Lawrence took the back end of his car out."
Tues. Dec. 14: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all
went to school. Jimmie chored around all day. At night we all went up to the M.
E. church to a play. After we got home my rupture came down and Jimmie went up
and got the Doctor to come down."
Wed. Dec. 15: "In The morning
we got up quite early. The women folks
washed. Marjory & Busy did not go to school. In the afternoon Marjory went
to school but Busy did not. They went to practice B. B. After supper Marion, Helen, Ed came up. Ed
helped Jimmie fix his car. The boys went to practice basket ball. Marjory &
Busy went up to the church to practice songs. Johnnie stopped when he got back
from ball. Grandma was down a while in the afternoon."
Thur. Dec. 16: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school After noon Jimmie took
King and the sleigh and took Marion's Washing machine home. After supper Ed
& Marion brought the kids up and they stayed all night. Johnnie &
Jimmie & Marjory went up to the church to practice songs."
Fri. Dec. 17: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. In the afternoon Jimmie
took the Nash and went down to Ed's to help saw wood. Helen & Ruth went
down with him but Edward stayed. Then when he got through sawing wood he went
up after Hazel. Hazel went up to Mr. Wallace's after supper. Ed came up and
helped Jimmie fix his car."
Sat. Dec. 18: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. The women folks did up the house work. In the
forenoon Jimmie took Edward down home. We all went to Glens Falls. At night we
all went to the hall to a basket ball game. The girls played and got
beat."
Sun. Dec. 19: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We all went to church but Mary W. did not go. We did not go anywhere in the
afternoon. At night the young folks went
to C. E. Helen stayed all day."
Mon. Dec. 20: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. Jimmie took Hazel up to
school with the Nash. She had a lot of Xmas things. Ed stoped & took Helen
home."
Tues. Dec. 21: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all
went to school. After school Jimmie took Mother and I to Hudson Falls. In the
forenoon the boys went up to the farm. Ed went with them. They each got a Xmas
Tree. They did not get until quite early. At night the young folks went up to
the church to practice songs. Then they went to South church to a Xmas
tree."
Wed. Dec. 22: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The children all went to school. At night we all went to
the Grange hall to the High school Xmas tree. Before supper we set up the Xmas tree & decorated it. Hazel &
Nellie came down. Hazel curled Nellie's hair. There was a dance after the Xmas.
We stayed quite a while."
Thur. Dec. 23: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. The children all went to school in the forenoon
but in the afternoon we all except Johnnie went to Hazel's Xmas tree. In the
forenoon Helen came up and went with us. Also Mary W. went too. At night we all
went up to church to Sabbath school Xmas tree. They had a very good
program."
Fri. Dec. 24: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. We did not have school but Hazel did. In the
afternoon Mary W. came down. The girls did the Saturday's work. Toward night
Johnnie & Jimmie went up after Hazel. After we had supper we had the Doctor
come to see me. I have been in bed all day. Marjory, Johnnie, Jimmie went to
North Argyle to the school Xmas tree. Mother, Hazel, Marjory did not go to
bed."
Sat. Dec. 25: "In the morning
the children got up quite early. Mother, Marjory, Hazel did not go to bed
because I was sick. The kids took the presents off from the Xmas tree. We were
going over to Harry's but I was sick so we didn't go. Mary W. came down for
dinner. We all got a nice lot of presents. At night Hazel, Florence, Oliver
took Busy down to Marion's to stay. Ed took a load to W. Hebron to play
ball. Jimmie & Johnnie went with
him. Both teams got beat. Hazel &
Marjory to choir rehearsal. Harry came along and stopped a while. Toward night Bernice & Margaret came over
to practice songs."
Sun. Dec. 26: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. Hazel, Marjory & Johnnie went to church. It was snowing and blowing. In the afternoon
Hazel, Marjory, Jimmie went to Pearle McDougall's funeral. It was a very large
funeral. When we got home Harry's folks were here. I am feeling better now. At
night the young folks all went to C. E. Then they had a White Gift program and
they stayed for that. In the afternoon Ed. Helen brought Busy home. They stayed
a while."
Mon. Dec. 27: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The girls did up
the house work. In the afternoon Ed
brought up the kids & Marion. They
stayed until after 9 o'clock. Edward stayed all night."
Tues. Dec. 28: "In the morning
we did not get up very early. The girls did up the house work. It snowed about
all day. At night Hazel & Marjory
went up to the church to a supper. Ed came along a& Johnnie went home with
him because Edward was going home. In the forenoon a man came and fixed the
washing machine."
Wed. Dec. 29: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The women folks did a washing. In the afternoon Hazel
& Marjory went up to the church to decorate the Xmas. At night the young
folks went to a C. E. christmas tree. Jimmie 7 Lawrence went up home to get a
load of hay for us."
Thur. Dec. 30: "In the morning
we got up quite early. The boys went up to the pond but did not work. The girls
did the ironing. The folks made ice
cream. When Ed came back he stopped and
Hazel & Florence went down with him and stayed all the rest of the day and
all night. Marion went to Leona Miller's
to a party. At night Jimmie & Johnnie went to the barber shop & Jimmie
got his hair cut. In the afternoon Jimmie went to Hudson Falls and got his
license."
Fri. Dec. 31: "In the morning
we did not get up very. In the morning
Hazel & Florence came up with Ed.
The girls did up the house work. In the afternoon Hazel, Mother & I
went to Glens Falls. Johnnie & Jimmie helped fill John Barkley's ice house.
In the afternoon Mary E., Florence, Oliver and Marjory went up to the pond
where they were cutting ice. Mary W. went with us to Glens Falls. At night the
young folks went to the Grange Hall to a New Year's Eve Dance. Harry's folks
came down here a while before they went to the Dance. The boys stopped up to
Mary W's."