1920

A good day. Ben & Jim hunted some & put poles a round a plant bed.

Nellie went to see Mag & Kate. Edna went with her, Thelma and Mary & Evylin was here tonight. Ben and the girls went to Mrs. Gravelys to a dance. Josie got dinner. She had chicken and potato salid.

Tonight Denia & Isla Blair come and staid until bed time. We were glad to have them.

11 oclock

A clear cold morning wind and a little snow this evening. Ben & Jim ground their axes this morning. Josie & I got dinner.

Ben carried Nellie and Evylin to Gretna this evening. I went with them did not suffer much with colde. Josie had supper about done when we got home.

Tonight Thelma & Mary and Ben has gone to Lee Brumfields to a dance. Mary and Thelma went to George Blairs,

9 oclock

A clear cold day. Ben went to Mr Edmons and killed his horse that got his leg broke. Jim & Owen and Ben cut and hauled some wood. I got the most of the dinner. Killed a chicken. Josie baked a cake this evening. Thelma & Mary has bin with us all day today. I held the little baby the most of the evening. 9 30 oclock

A cold day. Snowed some to night. The wind is blowing and very cold. I got up this morning and made two fires and went to the spring then got breakfast. Ben carried Thelma & Mary to Long Island this morning on their way to Richmond. I hope they are there now. Josie staid at home and got dinner. I went to George Blairs. They had a nice dinner. Kate Harvey spent the day at Carries. Marvin carried Virginia to Gretna on her way to school. 9 o clock. A fire in Danville last night.

A clear cold day. Jim & Ben cut wood in the woods. We got dinner today at twelve oclock. Josie went to Carries a little while today. I kept the baby. She was very good. I cut a feww peices for a quilt. Josie washed & ironed a dress for Edna.

Henry & Edna went to school. It was very colde on them.

8 oclock

A cold day cloudy tonight. Ben went to Straight Stone this morning to register his car. Jim went to the woods to cut after they got back. They hauled wood. They have a nice pile of wood at the wood pile.

Josie got dinner. I staid with the baby. I went to Marvins this evening. His children has very bad colds and the children here has bad colds, Jim had a letter from Nellie saying that Mr. Walker was sick a heap of late. 9 30 oclock

A cloudy day and some rain. Ben worked on his engine all the morning. Jim helped Owen get wood this evening they sawed wood. To night Jim & Ben has gone to Renan. Josie washed some today. She hung her clothes by the fire tonight. Susan Doss & brother come a few minutes this evening.

Carrie & Roy & Hazel come a little while right at night. 10 oclock

Cloudy & warmer no rain. Today Jim & Ben finished sawing wood & cut some in the woods. Kate Harvey come and eat dinner with us, The Boys gave her a little pig. I am a fraid that she cant rais it. Irvin came after it this evening. Mrs Owens baby is sick I went up there this evening. I do hope it will get better soon. Henry & Edna went to schoool today. The little baby cried most of the evening. 9 oclock

A cloudy day no rain. To night the wind is blowin. The men cut wood in the woods. Josie got dinner this evening. Bob Starkey got his car stuck in the mud at the mail box. Mrs Starkey come in a few minutes.

I went to Carries a little while to night. Louise Hutcherson is here. They are playing cards. We heard today that Mr Allen is very bad off. To night Ben spoke in a way that hurt me. I give them nearly all of my time & strength and they don't respect me.

A beautiful day. Jim & Ben & Owen burnt plant bed. Josie baked a cake. She got dinner.

I washed some and sewed on my quilt a little. I went to see the Owen baby this evening. He is bad off with an abcess. The Dr was to see him a gain this evening. To night Ben went hunting, Jim would not go. He shaved and has gone to bed. Mrs Mayhew is very sick, the Dr was to see her today. 10 oclock

A good day.

Ben & Family went to Rob Hubbards & spent the day.

Jim went to Lee's and eat dinner. Lee was not at home. I staid here all day. Marvin & Carrie come a few minutes. I was glad that they come.

I have not bin as well as usual to day. I have a colde

9 oclock

A nice day. The menfolks worked on plant beds. Josie done a big washing. I staid with Franklin and the baby and got a little dinner. This evening Cordie & Nettie Blair come. I was glad to see them.

Henry and Edna went to school. We heard to night that Tom Peak got his hand cut off this morning. I am so sorry for him & his family. The Owen baby is some better to night. Today is Henry Brumfield's birth day. He was born in the date 1833. 8 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben cut wood. Josie got dinner to night. Ben & Josie & Mabel went to Ren Worsham's. I wish they were at home. The wind is blowin hard.

I went to Otho Blairs. Denia Blair & Kate Harvey was there. Sallie had a nice dinner. I think they are fixed up nicely. Denia and I come by Mr Allens. They are both feeble. She is in the bed and he can't get about hardly atal. George Blair Jr met us with the car & brough me home. I was glad but did not expect such good luck. 9 30 oclock

A clear windy day. Jim & Ben cut wood, Owen plowed. The children went to school. Josie ironed some and cut a dress out for her self.

I got dinner & churned.

Johnson Reynolds come by here, wanted to see the boys a bout selling guano.

I got a letter from Evylin Brumfield to day. 8 30 oclock

A cloudy day. Jim & Ben worked on a plant bed. Jim mended Kate Harvey's shoes to night. Henry went to Charlie Hutcherson's to night. Carrie and the children was here a few minutes this evening. Josie got dinner. I kept the baby. Henry & Edna went to school. 9 oclock

Henry has got home. Carrie and Reese went with him to Mr. Hutchersons.

A bad day. Hailed a little and snowed some. Tonight it is raining. Jim & Ben got up a plant bed. Ben & Josie went to Renan and bought several things. Josie got dinner. I went to Marvin's a few minutes this evening. Mrs Mayhew is very sick. She gave birth to twins this morning. They are dead. Henry & Edna went to school. Mr. Dick Wooding brought Edna home. 8 30 oclock I am not well tonight.

A clear day, cold & windy. Jim & Ben went to Mr Hutchersons and helped a bout buriin Mrs Mayhew's twin babies.

Jim went home this evening. Marvin carried him a part of the way.

Josie got dinner. I staid with the baby this evening. I sewed some on my quilt.

Ben tried to fix Henry's air rifle and mashed his thumb right bad, hope it will get well soon. Josie is at the dinning room ironing now.

8 oclock

A clear cold day. Ben went to Marvin's this morning. This evening we all went up there. Maybel cried so that they brought her home. I thin k she was sick. Aubrey Brumfield come and played with Henry all day. Reese & Paul come with him here. They went home for dinner. Josie made pies. I cooked a chicken for dinner. We did not eat supper. 8 oclock

A clear cold day. Ben went to Chatham for Jim. They got home at dark. They come by Letcher Craddocks and got some honey. Josie washed some. We eat a cold dinner except coffee. I kept the baby. I do the work that has to be done or keep the baby from before light until after dark. I am afraid that I can't hold out at it until spring. I feel so bad I don't see no way to help myself. 9 oclock

A cloudy day but no weather to hinder work. Ben & Jim worked on their new ground. Josie worked on her dress.

Henry & Edna went to school. Henry has a bad cough to night. Jim mended his shoes. Reese come this evening for some thread that Ben got in Chatham. 9 o clock

A cloudy day and rain to night. Jim & Ben cut in the new ground today. The children went to school.

Josie got dinner. I sewed some on my quilt. Josie read some today and I have read tonight,

I went to Carries this evening.

Henry's duck died to day. I caught ten hens and put them up. I want Ben to carrie them to a store some where.

10 oclock

A cloudy day. Some ice all day. The men could not work much. Ben shod the horses & Jim went to Renan & then hung up the meat to night. Ben & Henry has gone to Marvins. Josie got dinner. I ironed some. I sewed on my quilt. The children went to school. 10 oclock

A cloudy day. The boys could not do much work. Kate come down here. She wanted to see Jim & Ben on business.

Josie got dinner. She baked some nice corn bread.

I sowed on my quilt. I got breakfast and milked and fed the chickens and churned.

Tonight Jim & Ben has gone to Renan. The children went to school. 9 oclock

A bad day, rained most of the day. The boys could not work out any. Tom Edmons come this morning taking census. Josie got dinner. I washed dishes. After dinner I finished a quilt that I pieced for Josie of her pieces. Tonight Marvin & Paul come. They are playing auto cards. Henry has a very bad cough. I am uneasy a bought him. The baby cried so that Josie had to quit playing. 9 30 oclock

A cloudy day. Ben & Jim walked about all the morning.

I killed a chicken & got dinner. Josie washed and dressed the children. Carrie come a few minutes this evening. Today is Charles birth day. 9 oclock

A bad day. Hailed nearly all day. Jim & Ben could not do any thing out doors. They got some splits and mended a basket. One of the pupys bit Ben this evening. I hope it wont be any thing much. Jim killed a duck this morning. I dressed it. Josie got dinner. I mended some blankets this evening. The children did not go to school. They were not well and the day was so bad. 8 oclock

A bad day. The ice is melting. Jim & Ben went to Renan. There was no one at the store this evening. They worked on some baskets. We had a duck for dinner.

The children did not go to school.

The baby has bin very cross but is better tonight. 8 oclock

A good day. The ice is nearly all gone tonight. Ben went mink hunting this morning, did not find anything. Jim & Ben worked on baskets this evening. They have gone to Renan tonight. Josie got dinner. She worked on a basket all the time that she could today. Tonight she has a head ache. I hope she will feel better in the morning. 8 30 oclock

A beautiful day. Jim split and brought in a big pile of stove wood. I was glad. Ben finished his basket. Owen bought some hay and brought in one load. Tonight Jessie Hutcherson come and ask Ben & Josie to a party. Jim has gone to Marvin's. Josie washed a big washing today. I staid with the children. Henry & Edna went to school. I am a fraid that the baby is sick. 9 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben finished getting up their corn, cleaned out the stables, and put leaves in them. To night Ben has gone to a dance at John Hutcherson's vacant house. Josie washed again this morning. The children went to school. I sewed on my quilt this evening. 9 oclock

A very disagreeable day. The men folks hauled wood. Jim made a fire & filled up the pot for me to wash. I was glad of the help that was. Josie got dinner. I washed some & killed a hen for dinner tomorrow. Josie churned for me this morning.

Henry has gone to Marvin's to play Rook, all the rest has gone to bed except Jim & I.

8:30 oclock

We heard this morning that Mrs Carson is dead and will be buried at the Worsham home tomorrow. I am sorry for her people especialy for children.

The last in this little book.

A colde cloudy day. The boys rambled a round some. I got dinner this evening. I went to Marvins. Kate and Irvin Harvey come there a little while. Marvin went to Mrs Carsons burial. Came home while I was there. Josie staid with the children all day. Stewart Owen is sick. There is a lot of sickness a bout now. 9 oclock

A cloudy morning. Clear this evening. Ben & Jim got wood all day. Josie got dinner. I ironed all the morning. Carrie come down a few minutes. This evening Josie & Franklin & Mabel went to Marvins. A man come here this evening selling medicine. We did not buy any thing from him. Tonight Jim & Ben has gone to Renan. I sewed on my quilt some tonight.

8 oclock

A very bad day. Rained all day. The worst we have had yet. [?] could not do anything out of doors. They shucked a little corn. Josie got dinner. I churned and sewed on my quilt. The children went to school. They got wet comeing home. Ben met them at Mr. Hutcherson. [?] oclock

A very bad day. The men could not do any thing much.

Josie got dinner and supper. I washed dishes.

Josie went to Marvins a few minutes this evening.

I worked on my quilt.

Henry did not go to school. Edna went with the teachers on a buggy.

Ben is workin on a basket to night. 8 oclock

A cloudy bad day. Jim & Ben had to do what they done in the house. Ben worked on a basket. Jim made Franklin a waggon. This evening they went to Marvins a while. Josie got dinner. I worked on a quilt. The children went to school. Miss Carter carried Edna. 8:30 oclock

A clear colde day. Jim & Ben cut and split some wood. Went to Renan for gas to saw some wood. Ben has gone hunting tonight. Josie ironed some & got dinner. I sewed on a quilt. Mr. Owen went to Strait Stone. He got ten pound of sugar for me. Guess it will cost 20 cts. per pound. The children went to school to day. 9 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben & Henry sawed wood at the wood pile. Tonight Ben & Jim went to Strait Stone. Henry & Edna went to Marvins. Josie ironed some & I finished my quilt. Josie washed a big washing this morning. I got dinner.

9:30 oclock

The boys walked to Strait Stone to night.

A bright day. Jim & Ben went a way this morning. When they come home they had two opossums. Kate come and eat dinner with us. The children went to Marvins this evening. 4 of the Worsham children 4 of the Hutcherson children 2 Reynolds Brumfield was there. They had a good time I think. I walked with Kate as far as Marvins.

8 oclock

A good day. Ben & Jim raked in their new ground. Henry & Edna went to school. Josie got dinner. I washed some this morning. After dinner I churned then went to George Blairs. Found them well & busy. Josie got a package from Sears & Roebuk this evening.

9:30 oclock

A good day. Ben & Jim worked on their new ground. Henry & Edna went to school. Josie sewed some. This evening I went to see Mollie & Nannie Reynolds. They seem to be getting on very well. Kate Harvey come while I was there. I got a letter from Christenia Brumfield to day.

9 oclock

A good day. Ben & Jim cut wood in the woods. Ben made a crate this evening for the calf. I caught some hens & put them up. Hope that they can go to Gretna tomorrow. Josie got dinner and baked some pies for the children to take to school. Nettie Blair & Hellen Brumfield come [?] school there. I am glad to have them. I got a letter from John this evening. I got a pair of shoes by mail.

A cloudy day and rain tonight. Jim & Ben went to Gretna today. Ben come home. Tonight Jim was going to Chatham. He carried his meat to Chatham. Josie washed. I staid with the children. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. The children went to school to day. Josie & I worked on quilts this evening.

9:30 oclock

A good day. Ben went to Renan this morning. Went to John Hutcherson this evening. Bought some oil. Tonight he has gone to Will Mayhews to a dance. The children went to school. Franklin is sick. Josie got dinner. Tonight she is ironing. I sewed on a quilt some.

9 oclock

Ben turned two possomes loose.

A beautiful morning. Cloudy and the wind blowing tonight. Ben cut some and burnt brush all day. Josie ironed some and got dinner and ironed some more. I sewed on a quilt and finished it this evening. Lizzie come tonight. Carrie come with her. Staid a few minutes. Henry & Edna went to Marvins tonight. Heard from Wills folks they are sick with flue. Rob Hubbards folks are sick.

9:30 oclock

A clear colde day & windy. Lizzie was with us all day. Carrie & the children come this evening a little while. Jim come home a bout dark. He said he walked from Gretna home. He said that there was two deaths in Chatham last night. I am so sorry that there is so much sickness a bout.

10 oclock

A beautiful bright day the coldest of the winter. So colde that the boys did not work. Lizzie went from here this morning. I hope she did not suffer much. Josie got dinner. I sewed a little. The children went to school. Ben & Jim went to Marvins a few minutes this evening.

10 oclock

A good day. Ben carried a load of wood to the school house this morning. Ren Worsham sent one. I am glad that they have it to burn. Jim split wood at the wood pile while Ben was gone. They went to Renan to night. There was no one at the store. Franklin is sick. I do hope he will be well soon. Henry & Edna went to school. Josie & I made out to get something to eat.

10 oclock

A good day. Not so colde. Ben carried some logs to the saw mill. Jim & Owen cut logs. Josie washed some. Henry went to school. Edna did not go. She has a very bad colde. Franklin is some better to day. I am about asleep. I had a card from Alma Bennett telling me that Lizzie & Earl got home ok.

9 oclock

A colde day. Wind & scralls [?]of snow. Ben carried logs to the saw mill. Jim cut. Josie worked on Mabel apron some this evening. She went to Marvins a few minutes. She got some packages through the mail to day. I finished stichess my quilt. Henry went to school. Edna did not go. I think Franklin will soon be well.

9 oclock

A good day. Ben is hauling logs to the mill. Jim & Owen is cutting. Henry went to school. Edna & Franklin is complaining. Kate come today and eat dinner with us. She got a letter saying that Virginnia is better. She said she hoped to be able to sit up by Monday. We heard today that Willie Hubbard was dead. All we hear about nearly is sickness & death. I will be so glad when this dreadful disease passes if I live to see that.

A cloudy day & rain this evening. Ben went to the saw mill. Jim cut. Josie ironed some. I killed two hens this morning. Denia Blair come and spent most of the day with us. She went by Carries and staid a few minutes. Some of her folks come after her. I was glad that they did come. I went with her to Marvins. Today 55 years ago I was married 1865. Most all of the chldren is complaining. I do hope they will soon be well.

A rainy day. All staid a bout home. The children is complaining but not seriously I hope. Josie made pies for dinner. We had no company. I have not seen any one passing the road today. Have not heard from the sick folks to day. I would be glad to know that every one is better off. Oh it is such a distressing time. Hope it will be better soon.

9 oclock

A cloudy all day & rain this evening. Jim & Ben cut wood til noon. Ben helped Marvin kill hog. Henry went to school. The baby is bad off with colde. I think the other children are some better off. To day was a holiday. We did not get any mail. We miss it. I ironed some today & Josie ironed some. I churned. We both got dinner. Josie baked some nice tea cakes.

9 oclock

A rainy day. Ben & Owen went to George Blairs and got a load of hay. They got about wet unloading it. Jim cut until he got about wet. Henry went to school. We got no mail today. Evry one that would of carried was sick. Josie got dinner. I rinsed this evening. We both sewed on quilts. Tonight Ben & Henry went to Marvins and it is snowing. Most of us are nearly sick with coldes.

9 oclock

A colde day. The ground was covered in snow this morning. The boys here did no try to work out. Josie got dinner. I sowed on my quilt most of the time. I am not well. Hope I wont get any worse. Nat Wooding carried the mail today. I am very glad that he was able to go. I got a pair of shoes to day. Don't know yet who ordered them. Anyway I am glad of them. Nearly all of the children are complaining. I do hope that they will be better soon.

9 oclock

A very colde day. Spit snow part of the time. Jim & Ben worked on their baskets all the morning. They went to Strait Stone this evening. I think they got very colde. Josie has done most all the work today. I have felt bad all day. I sowed on my quilt some. Carrie come a few minutes this evening. Marvin is here tonight. The children went to school.

8 oclock

A clear colde day. Jim worked on a basket. Ben & Marvin went to Gretna for Marvins car. He would not have it after going. They walked up there & most of the way back. Josie has done the most of the work today. I feel mighty bad tonight. I hope that Franklin is better. I had a letter from Effie Brumfield to day. I was glad that she wrote. Johnson Reynolds was here a few minutes today.

9 oclock

A good day. Ben went to George Blairs and worked on his engine some then went to Renan. Jim got in a lot of wood and went to Renan. Josie washed some this morning. Killed & dressed a hen this evening and baked some pies. I done very little as usual. I finished a quilt the last that I expect to make this spring or ever maybe. I hope that the children are better off and will stay so for a while any way.

10 oclock

SUNDAY 29

A bad day. Snowed all day. Marvin & boys come down & got their [?] cut. Josie milked for me this morning the first time any one has milked for me this winter. I have felt bad all day. Franklin is better I hope. I wrote two letters to day one to Effie & one to John. I do hope I may feel better by morning.

7 oclock The baby will be 5 months old tomorrow and weighs 12 pound.

February the 12th Ben carried one calf & 14 hens to Gretna for me and 15 hens for Marvin. They solde for 28 cts per pound.

A bright colde day. The land was covered in snow this morning. Jim & Ben could not work out of doors. Ben worked on his basket some. Josie done all the work to day. I have set up all day. Hope I will feel well as usual in the morning. Carrie come a few minutes this evening. I am always glad for her to come. I do want them all to get well and the weather to get better so bad. All that I can do is to wait.

7 oclock

A clear good day. The men cut & mauled all day. Josie done most all the work. Milked & brought water. She fixed to wash in the morning. Henry & Edna went to school. I think Franklin is improveing. Mabel has bin cross. I dont think she is well. I dont feel well a bit. Do hope I will be well soon. I try to ask the lord to take care of us. That is all the help that will do any good. Franklin come in tonight to stay with me a while. Josie is ironing tonight.

8 oclock

A good day. Ben & Jim cut until twelve then Jim went to Lee Brumfields to a wood chopping. Ben went to Worshams saw mill for lumber. Josie done a big washing. I staid with the children. Denia & Mollie & Cordie come to see us this evening. I am so glad that they come. We heard today that Anderson Owen is very sick. I have bin up all day. I do hope that I may get well a gain. I dont want to be any trouble to any one.

8 oclock

Cloudy this morning. Clear this evening. Jim split wood & Ben went to the saw mill for lumber. Henry & Edna went to school. Josie got dinner. She went to Carries a few minutes this morning. Carrie was washing. I am sorry that they have so much hand washing to do but it cant be helped. I milked a gain this morning. I am so glad that I am able to help some a gain.

8:30 oclock

A bad day. We had a hard rain last night and some this morning. The children did not go to school. Jim & Ben went to John Tuckers this evening to look at a stump puller. Josie has done the most of the work to day. I cut quilt peices. Franklin went to bed in my bed tonight. The wind is blowin to night.

9 oclock

A bright colde day. The men folks did not do much out of doors. Josie done what was done in the house. I cut quilt peices and [?]rsed the baby a little. Ben helped Josie milk this morning for the first time this winter. I had a letter from John this evening. I am so glad when I can hear and they are well.

9 oclock Josie is ironing to night.

A cloudy and snowed untwelve. Colde and clear to night. Lee Brumfield & Hugh come eat dinner with us. Henry & Hugh went out. The dogs caught a possome. Hugh started home with it. Josie done the work a gain today. I set by the fire. Do hope I may be able to work soon.

8 oclock

A beautiful day but colde. Jim started to Chatham this morning. He went with Posie Reynolds. Ben & Owen cut some wood this morning. He went to the saw mill this evening. Josie got dinner. I washed dishes after dinner. Josie went to Carries this evening a little while. Henry and Edna went to school today. I cut some quilt peices today. Heard that the surveyor was at work on the road way today.

8 oclock

A beautiful day. Ben & Owen made a crate for Mr. Owens calf. This evening Ben went to the saw mill. Josie washed a big washing. I staid with the children. I have helped some to day. They are haveing a dance at Mr. Edmons to night. Ben & Josie was invited but did not go. The baby has a bad colde. Is very cross. I had a letter from Julia Fergerson this evening. I am always glad to hear from any of the folks off.

8 oclock

A good day. Ben went to Gretna for ship stuff. Jim met him and come home. Ben carried Owens calf. Carrie come and spent the day with us. Mrs. Owen come a little while. The baby has bin sick all day and cried the most of the time. I do hope she may be better by morning. John Brumfield was at Gretna today. I am so glad that the boys is at home. Henry & Edna went to school. 8 oclock

A cloudy day. Jim worked on the orchard. Ben hewed some logs. Kate Harvey come a little while. Mr Power & Jessie come while we were at dinner. I was glad that they come. Dick Wooding stopped here for Ben to help him a bout his car. Miss Wooding and Miss Moses & Miss Henderson was with him. They come in and staid while they worked on the car. I hope they got it so it will be ok for a while. Their baby is a fine one.

8 oclock

Cloudy this morning and a hard rain at twelve. Jim & Ben did not do much on account of weather. I helped with the work and milked. Josie made Franklin two pair of over alls. I went to Marvins. Carried Carries quilts home. Marvin was shuckin corn. Henry & Edna went to school. Ben commenced on a garden house for Mr Owen.

8 oclock

A very bad day. The wind is bowing tonight and the weather is colde. Jim helped Marvin shuck some corn. This evening Jim & Ben went to Renan. There was no one at the store. Josie got dinner and milked. I churned. I have not bin out much to day. All of us are as well as usual.

8 oclock

Clear windy & colde. Jim and Ben rumbled a round this morning. This evening they went to Marvins. Josie & I staid at home all day. Josie got dinner. She baked one of the nicest cakes yesterday that I ever saw. I helped some today. Josie milked. I churned & wash dishes. Helpe to attend the baby.

7 oclock

A good day. The boys hauled some wood this morning & some feed this evening. They got the feed from Marvin. I am glad that he let them have it. Josie washed to day. Oh how I do hate wash day but I know it has to be done. I staid with the children & fixed a snack for dinner. I put off nine little chickens and Franklin killed one this evening. I went to Marvins. Carrie was makeing Paul a waist.

8 oclock

Cloudy day & some rain. Jim & Ben and Owen cut feed & then sawed wood. They got done by sundown. Henry & Edna went to school. Josie sewed some this morning. This evening she went to Strait Stone. She carried ten and a half dozen eggs. She was not gone long. I stayed with the children. Carrie come a few minutes this evening. She brought a nice cake. I am glad of it.

8 oclock

A good day. The men folks sawed wood for Owen & commenced for Marvin. Josie got dinner. I got breakfast & milked the cows and churned then went to George Blairs. I had a good day. Isla was not at home. I missed her. They were all busy. Mrs Hutcherson went to see Mrs Allen this evening. I got a letter from Effie Brumfield this evening.

8 oclock

Carrie come this evening.

A good day. The best that we have had this year. The boys finished sawing wood for Marvin this morning then put on the plant bed cloths. Jim Emerson passed here to day. Henry & Edna went to school to day. I got dinner. Josie ironed. This evening we all went to Carries a while. I come by the turnip patch & cut some sallet for dinner to morrow. It looks like rain tonight. I do hope it wont rain.

8 oclock

A rainy day so no one could work out of doors. The boys staid at the shop most of the day. I got dinner. Had saled the firs that we have had. Josie ironed most of the day. Henry went to school. Lucius Graveley quit teaching yesterday. Ben made the children a waggon to play with.

8 oclock

A clear windy day. Ben & Jim & Henry split wood at the wood pile. Jim started to Chatham this evening. He started walking. Ben & Henry went to Strait Stone this evening. They walked. A man come here last night and ask to stay all night. Ben let him stay and Josie fixed him supper. I kept the baby while she was at it. He said he had walked from Greene Burough NC. Josie & I have set by the fire all that we could. Henry bought him a watch at Strait Stone.

8 oclock

A bright cool day. We all staid at home until after twelve. Ben & Josie & the children went to Lee Brumfields. I went to Marvins. George Blair and Denia was there. Marvin & Aubra Brumfield & Hugh and Fred Hutcherson & Reese Smith all went on the mountains. Josie has sick head ache tonight. Franklin is in my bed and I am going to let him stay there.

7:30 oclock

A beautiful day. Ben split wood at the wood pile. He fixed up the clothesline and the garden palings. Jim come home just at night. He come with Odie Kelly from Gretna. Josie washed and then went to Carries. I went to Carries two. Caried some butter for Kate Harvey. I come by the turnip patch and cut some salit. Tonight the boys & Marvin has gone to Strait Stone. There is a light in the north tonight.

7 clock

A good day. Ben & Jim raked their new ground & pulled a few stumps. Josie got dinner. I went down the branch & caught a little fish. Carrie & the children come a little while. Carried washed today. I sent a letter to Golde. Hope he will get it. I got a letter from John today. He is well. Jim Emerson & Lucius Graveley passed here to day. Lucius said he expected to start for NC this evening.

8 oclock

A good day. The boys worked on their new ground. Mr Owen plowed. I got the most of dinner this evening. I made some soap then went to Marvins. Come by the turnip patch & cut salit for tomorrows dinner. Josie made a waist for Henry. The baby has bin very cross this evening. Franklin is well and plays all the time. The children went to school.

8 oclock

A good day. Jim plowed in the new ground. Mr Owen plowed with two horses. Josie got dinner. I got breakfast & milked and churned. I made two pots of soup. I cut some salit for tomorrow. Carie come & cut some for her self. I cut Kate a mess & Reese carried it to her. Henry & Edna went to school. Ben borrowed John Hutchersons boots & ditched some this evening. Tonight Ben & Jim & Marvin has all gone to Strait Stone.

A rainy morning. The children did not go to school. Mrs. Wooding come by this evening and left Virginia to play with Edna. The men folks planted posts to put up a fence. Josie ironed. I got dinner. Got three boxes of borax from Russel Peak and finished my soap makeing.

8 oclock

Josie heard that there is to be a party at Mr Powers to night. They were not invited.

A good day. Ben went to Mag Brumfields to a cutting match. Jim cleared up the garden nearest [?] the potatoes. Henry went to Mags this evening & to Lees. I went to Johnson Reynolds this evening. Found them all well. Josie baked some pies this evening. Charles Harvey come & brought a sack of ship stuff home. Jim & Ben has gone to Strait Stone tonight.

9 oclock

Cloudy most of the day. Rain tonight. We all staid a bout home. Lee Brumfield eat dinner with us. He was driving a colt. He come & went all right. Heard that Paul & Earl Bennett was at Blairs. I would of liked to see them. Heard today that Mr. Jess Adkerson [?] was dead. Talked with Fanny Emerson this morning. She was at Mrs Gravelys. Said she would come to see us be fore she went home.

8 clock

A good day. The land is so wet that they cant plow. Ben worked on a closet for Owen. Jim went to Clide Reynolds with potatoes that he had solde to Clide. Josie got dinner. I picked over some onions. Carrie & the children come a while this evening. Josie & Carrie cut some salit for dinner tomorrow. Ben & Marvin went to Strait Stone this evening to see Thomson a bout the road. Ben never got back until after 9 oclock.

A good day. Ben helped rais a barn at George Blairs. Jim worked at home. Josie washed. She has had the tooth ache all day. I staid with the baby. This evening I went to Carries a little while. Tonight Janie Gravely & Hellen Brumfield and Franny Emerson are here to stay all night. Orval Gravely & Charley Harvey and Miss Smith & Miss Carter will stay until bed time. I will be glad when they brake up.

10 oclock

A good day. Jim & Owen plowed this evening. Owen went to the mill this morning. Ben ditched some today. Josie has had the tooth ache all day. Carrie & the children come a little while this evening. All they talk is good roads. Denia sent me some seed beans. Cordie sent me some gourd seed. The children went to school. I sowed some on a quilt.

8 30 oclock

A rainy morning and cloudy all day. Ben started to Chatham. Got as far a Renan. Met up with Thomson and let him talk them out of going. This evening Jim & Ben worked on the hen house. Marvin & William helped them put up the slats [?] Josie has bin suffering all day with toothache. Carrie come here a few minutes this evening. I went home with her. Come by and cut some salit. I finished a quilt that I had been workin on. The children did not go to school.

9 oclock

A rainy morning & rainy again tonight. Ben & Jim finished the hen house. I cut salit this morning. Henry went to school to day. Virginia Wooding played with Edna this evening. I went to Carrie this evening and got some eggs to set my hens. Tonight Effie & [?] They had an entertainment at the church to night. I would of bin glad to go but the roads is so bad that you cant run a car. 9 oclock

A good day. Cloudy this evening. Ben & Jim finished cleaning up the logs that come out of the olde house. Jim made a cage for chickens. Ben ditched. Irvin Harvey brought his calf here to pasture. Kate come a few minutes. Carrie come with her. We all went to the turnip patch. Josie carried little Mabel. The other children went to Marvins. My clock has stoped running.

A cloudy bad day. Some rain. Jim and Ben and Marvin rambled a round most of the day. A bout two oclock this morning George Blair called up Ben. Said Hezzie [?] Andersons horse had fell in the branch. Jim & Ben went to help him. The horse had got out. Was not hurt much. Johnson & Reubin Reynolds passed here with a calf that had come off down this way. Carrie & the children come a while. Ula and Harald Mayhew come & played with the children all the evening. Josie & I got dinner. We had a chicken for dinner.

8 30 oclock

Rain this morning. The branch was out of the banks. To night it is colde and windy. We all eat dinner at home this evening. Ben & Marvin Henry and Reece went to the Sulpher Springs. Josie Edna Franklin and Mabel and I all went to Marvins. Eula & Harold & Russel Mayhew come. The children had some colored eggs. I think they had a good time. Johnson Reynolds was at Marvins. Jim was there two. It has bin a bad Easter. I am glad that we are as well as usual.

A colde windy day. Ben & Jim worked on Owens spring branch. The children went to school. Some of them had an egg hunt. Josie & I did what had to be done and set by the fire what we could. Ben went to see Mr Jessie and John Hutcherson to day. Did not see Mr Jessie.

9 oclock

There was plenty of ice this morning.

A clear colde day. Ben & Jim & Owen worked on a ditch this morning. Ben went to Strait Stone this evening. The surveyor was at Thomsons. Johnson Reynolds & Marvin Smith went with Ben. Josie ironed. I went to Marvins this evening. Henry & Edna went to school. Lee Brumfield passed here to day. Stoped a few minutes. Marvin is here to night. They are all at the dining room. Josie is at work on Mabels flannel

4 oclock

A clear colde windy day. Ben went with Johnson and Mollie and Christena to Danville. Jim and Owen plowed this evening. Josie washed this morning. I staid with Franklin & Mabel. Roy & Hazel Smith come and got some flowers this evening. Carrie & the children come a few minutes. Heard to night that the guano is at the Depot. Ben has gone to Mr Mayhews to see if he wont haul for them. Jim has gone to Marvins. Henry & Edna went to school. Dr [?] come over there.

Cloudy nearly all day. Ben and Mr Mayhew went to the island for guano. Mayhew hauled 4 [?] loads for the boys with his truck. Jim plowed in his new ground this evening. He plowed some in the garden and planted some things in the garden. Josie got dinner. She baked a cake. Henry & Edna went to school. This evening Josie & the children and I went to Marvins. I cut some turnip greens. Henry went to Aunt Kates after some peas.

A clear cool day. Ben plowed for Mr Mayhew. Jim planted some things in the garden. Owen plowed this evening. Josie & I done one thing an other all day. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Carrie made Hazels hat last night. it is very pretty I think. Josie baked a cake and I killed a chicken for Sundays dinner. Mrs Owen sent us some light bread for supper. It is very nice.

9 oclock

Jim made a hot bed to day.

A beautiful day. There was a big frost this morning. Ben and family went to Jim Powers. I went to George Blairs. Ernest & Lottie was there. The girls went to Sunday School. Otho & was there. Denia had a nice dinner. Jim eat at Carries this evening. Mr John Smith & his wife Owen and wife & [?]was at Marvins. Kate Harvey and Johnson Reynolds was there two. I come by. Ben & Josie was at home when I got home. Josie got supper.

Cloudy most of the day. Rain tonight. Ben & Jim planted potatoes this morning. This evening Ben went to Cedar Forest for some corn that Mrs Car gave him. Jim worked at home. Tonight Jim went to Marvins. Josie washed a big washing. Kate come a few minutes. She wanted some eggs to set. Josie and all the kids and I went to Carries a little while. Henry & Edna went to school. The surveyer was on his job today.

8 oclock

A colde windy day. Jim and Ben & Marvin went to Strait Stone this morning. This evening Ben & Marvin went to Chatham. Jim cut wood for Kate. Carrie & the children come down here. Josie baked a cake for Franklins birth day. I think the children enjoyed it. Mollie come a little while. Henry & Edna went to school. Josie & I have not done anything in the way of settled work. Nursed [?]& cooked a little. Franklin is four years olde today.

9:15 oclock

A clear cool day. There was a big frost this morning. Jim & Ben covered the hen house this evening. Josie got dinner. I sewed a little. This evening we all went to Marvins. Henry & Edna went to school.

9:30 oclock

I wrote Lizzie Bennett a letter to night. I sold Nat Wooding some butter to day.

A good day. Jim & Ben and Owen hauled out the straw and put it on the land. Major Rison come here to day. Josie got dinner and ironed what time she could. The school closed today. Carrie and the children come a while this evening. Josie & Carrie made Edna a hat. They embrodier it some. I think it is pretty. I got my check for the interest on my Liberty Bonds.

A cloudy day & a little rain. Jim & Owen plowed. Ben cleaned up the branch bank. I washed some this morning. Kate Harvey come a few minutes this evening. I went with her as far as Marvins. I cut some salit for dinner tomorrow. Josie got dinner and ironed some to night. She looked in the range with Mabel in her arms. Mabel put her foot out and touched the hot door and burnt her self. I hope not bad.

9 oclock

A good day. Jim & Owen plowed. Ben went to see some men. This evening Ben went to Gretna. I went two. Nellie & Evylin come with us home. I am glad to see them. We saw Grace and Kate as we come home. Charley Harvey is here tonight. Ben has gone to the school house to night. Heard to day that Ren Worsham & George Blair Mr Hutcherson & Mr Anderson went to Chatham to day.

A good day. Nellie & Evylin has bin here all day. The boys has bin walkin around most of the day. Marvin and family come this evening. Kate & Charley and Effie B come and staid until bed time. Effie will stay all night. Josie and I got dinner. Dick Wooding got his arm broke crankin his car yesterday. The patrons of the school met at the school house last night and talked a bout the school for another term.

A cloudy day. Ben and Ben plowed until noon this evening. Ben [?] & Nellie and Evylin to [?] on their way home Effie Brumfield stayed with us last night. She went home as Ben went. Josie & I got dinner. I went to [?] this evening. [Dr?] and Mrs Owen come while I was there to see Marvin about the road. Mabel is not well to night. Heard this evening that the guano is at the [?]. 9 o clock

A rainy day but not hard. Ben went to the island after guano Owen plowed some this morning. I went to Johnson Reynolds. Went by Mr Hutcherson. Talked with the snake a while. Eat dinner at Reynolds. Kate Harvey come down there a few minutes. Josie and the children staid at home. Mabel is sick. Ben put on a new tire and is going to pump up his tires ready to go to Chatham. I am glad things is not any worse.

8 oclock

A cloudy morning and clear this evening. Ben went to Chatham. The road question was decided to day. Carrie & the children spent the day with us. Ben & Marvin and Jim was in Chatham. Mr Owen plowed this evening. Ben brought some fish home tonight. I killed a chicken today. Mabel has bin sick all day. Jim & Ben [word omitted][?]Marvin to night.

8 oclock

A beautiful day. The men plowed all day today. Mabel is sick. I went off fishing. Did not catch anything much. I bought 7 pounds of fish. Gave Carrie a part of them. Grace carried me. I was glad to go but hated to leave the sick baby and Josie. I know I will not go much more any way. Mollie was here this evening and Carrie was here a few minutes today. I am always troubled a bout some thing. Now it is the little babe. I do hope she will soon get well.

9 oclock

A clear windy day. Jim planted some things in the garden. Ben plowed all day. Henry cut his foot & and Reese steped on a nail. I hope they wont get bad off much. Mabel is some better off to day. We had fish from the river for breakfast. Josie sewed some. I got breakfast and dinner this evening. I went to Marvins a few minutes. Jim brought a little pig for us to feed up and try to make a hog.

9 oclock

A good day. Cool for this time of year. Ben plowed with two horses. Jim clean up the ground for him to plow. Mabel has cried most of the day. I got dinner and washed dishes. I went to Marvins a while this evening. The dogs broke up one of the hens this evening. Edna has bin crying with the tooth ache. Jim & Ben has gone to Marvins tonight.

8 oclock

I let Nat Wooding have a pound of butter.

A good day. Cloudy tonight. All of us stayed at home all day except Ben. He carried Mr Feris and an other man over to [?]. Hugh & Aubra Brumfield come and staid with Henry today. Marvin and family was here this evening. Kate & Charley Harvey was here a little while this evening. Josie and [I] got dinner. We cooked the last sweet potatoes that we had.

10 oclock

A rainy day. The boys could not do any thing out doors. Josie washed some. Did not hang out her clothes. We had a snack for dinner. Cooked all the dried fruit and all the homony that we had. Hazel Smith is sick. Josies baby is better than she was last week. I got a letter from Denia Blair that gives me trouble. I am so sorrie that she is mad and dont know how to help it.

8 oclock

A cloudy day & rain. The men folks did not do much. Ben worked on his car some. Ben & Jim & Marvin & Owen went to Mount Airy. Charles Harvey come down here and got the iron wedges. Josie sewed some. I got dinner. Josie went to the plant bed and got salit for dinner. I went to Marvins a few minutes. We paid Irvin Lewis what we owed him today. 9 oclock

A bright cool day. Jim got up roots [?] in the new ground. Ben went to the island for guano late this evening. Ben & Owen plowed. Henry went to George Blairs for dahalia roots that Cordie gave me. Floid Reynolds come for milk. Josie got dinner. She put out some clothes that she washed Monday. I went to Marvins as usual. Come home and staid with the children while Josie went to the plant bed for salit. 9 oclock

A good day. Cloudy tonight. The men plowed all day. Josie done a big washing and finished by dinner. I got dinner this evening. I went to Johnson Reynolds. Mollie was finishing her a silk dress. Martha Miller was there helping her with the work a few days. I am glad she could get her. We need help but cant get any.

9 oclock

A good morning. A very windy evening. Jim & Owen plowed all day. Ben cleaned up the land. Josie got dinner. This evening she cut out a dress and made it finished ready to wear. I washed some and planted some flowers that Cordie gave me. Mollie Reynolds come this morning and got a bucket of milk and some lillie of the valey for Reubin. I went to Carries a few minutes. 9:30 oclock

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A bright cool day. Jim & Owen worked on the land to get it ready to plant. Josie ironed this morning. I got a snack for dinner. I milked and churned and fed the chickens & dressed a hen for dinner [?] tomorrow at dinner. I got Ben to take me & the children to White Falls. We caught a few fish. Kate Harvey come while I was gone. I was sorry not to see her. Charles Harvey come by this evening.

9 oclock

A good day. Ben and faimily went to Mr Jim Powers. Mrs Car and Mr Mealer [?] was there. Jim and I went to Marvins. Carrie had a nice dinner. Roast chicken and cocoanut pies. Jim & Marvin rambled a round the plantation all day.

9 oclock

A clear cool day. Ben & Owen planted corn. Jim plowed in the new ground. Josie got dinner. She went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. I got breakfast this morning and milked the cows and fed the chickens. Worked a little in the garden then went to Kate Harveys and eat dinner then Kate & I went to Mags and staid a while then come home and fed the chickens then went to the plant bed for salit [?] milked.

9:15 oclock

Cloudy this morning. Clear this evening. The men folks plowed & harrowed on their land all day. Josie sewed a little and helped get dinner. I went to Mr Owens. Mrs Dews & Mrs. Scruggs was there. We had a pleasant evening. Carrie come here a few minutes. I would of bin glad if I had bin at home.

9 15 oclock

A cool clear day. Jim worked on his new ground. Ben worked on his corn land. Josie washed this morning. I got dinner. This evening I went to Mr Edmons. Mrs Edmons gave me 30 eggs. I put them under hens as soon as I could after getting home. Mrs Doss and three children come here. Ben has gone to Marvins. Dr. Owen is up there to examine them for insurance.

9 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben went to Long Island for guano. Ben & Henry went a gain this evening. Got home a bout 10 oclock at night. Owen plowed. Josie finished Edna dress. I got dinner. Carrie and her little children come a little while. Carrie washed to day. Ben got 100 of sugar from Thomson. Paid 22 cts per pound. That is the highest that I ever paid for shugar.

10 15 oclock

A cloudy day and a little rain. Jim & Ben planted corn. Josie staid at home and done the work. She fixed me a lunch. I gave her 25 cts. Mrs Dews & Terrow [?] went to the island. They carried me and Elsie Scruggs. I am so glad that she let me go. Ben carried me to Mr Dewss. Kate come and staid a few minutes. Am sorry but cant helpe it now. I have bin a sleep.

9 30 oclock

Rain this morning and a little this evening. Clear tonight. Ben carried Jim to Chatham. Carried caned fruit and lard. Ben get home before dark. Josie ironed some and got dinner. I milked and churned and went to the plant bed for salit. I went to Carries a few minutes this evening. Edna & Franklin went to Mr. Edmonds to play with Franklin Edmond.

8 oclock

A beautiful day. Ben and family went to Rob Hubbards. They brought back a nice mess of fish. We cooked them tonight. I went to Marvins and eat dinner. Carrie had fried chicken, the first that she had this spring. She had cherrie pies. I did enjoy my dinner.

10 oclock

A good day. Ben & and Mr Owen planted corn this evening. This morning Ben went to Gretna to meet Jim. They got home about 2 oclock in the evening. Jim worked in the garden. I tried to stop the chickens out of the garden. Josie got dinner. We both went to Marvins this evening. Jim has gone up there tonight. 9 oclock

A good day. Ben finished planting corn and fixed some land for water mellons seed. Jim draged his new ground. He had one of Marvins horses. Josie done a big washing and sewed this evening. I got dinner and churned this evening. I worked a few gourd plants and pulled dirt in the ice house hole. Went to Larries a few minutes then went to the plant bed for salit.

9 oclock

A cloudy day and rain tonight. Ben and Jim and Owen fixed some of Bens tobacco land ready to plant today. Josie got dinner and ironed some this morning. Carrie come down here this evening. They cut out a dress for me and got it nearly ready to wear. I went to Johnson Reynols this morning. Mrs Cook & Mrs Lumpkin was there. Mrs Cook has a cut foot. The surveyer run the line for the road today.

8 oclock

A cloudy day. No rain. The boys worked on tobacco land all day. We had a shower last night. It was badly needed. Josie ironed most of the morning. She made pies for dinner. This evening Marvin carried Josie and three children and Carrie and three children to the school house. Dr. Caton and his assistants were there to exzamine the children. There was a crowd to be examined.

9 15 oclock

A good day. Very cool. The men worked on the tobacco land all day except Ben. He went to Johnson Reynolds and paid for the guano and got a bushel of wheat and a bushel of cracked peas for the chickens and three bushels of peas to sow. Josie got dinner this evening. She went to Mr Owens. I washed a little this morning and went to Marvins a few minutes. Kate Harvey was there and Charles. He carried his mother home. 9 oclock

A clear cool day. There was frost this morning. Enough to bite tender things. The boys finished hilling [?] up Jims new ground. Jim planted some potato slips this evening. Josie got dinner. I ironed this morning. This evening I killed two chickens and churned the[n] went to Marvins. Josie and children went to Marvins. 8 oclock

A beautiful day. Cool for May. There was frost this morning. We all staid at home except Henry. He went over to Renan with Reed Smith. Marvin and Ben and Jim rambled a round most of the day. Carrie come a few minutes with the little girls. Paul and Roy played with Edna and Franklin all the evening. I wrote John a letter today. There has bin lots of passing here today. 9 oclock We had our first fried chicken to day.

A good day. The men worked on their tobacco land. Josie staid at home and got dinner. This evening she went to Marvins. Marvin let Reese thak [take] me fishing. We went to Mr Jessie Worshams pond. Did not catch any thing. Come to the creek and fished a while. Did not catch any thing. I bought 10 pounds of sugar from Oscar Booker. Paid 30 cts a bushel of meal for $2.25. 9 oclock

Cloudy but no rain to do any good. The men folks worked on their tobacco land. Josie done a big washing by twelve oclock. I got dinner. Henry kept Mabel. Josie sewed some this evening. Carrie and the children come a while this evening. Josie and I wrote a letter and the carrier did not take them up. 8 oclock Ben & Jim planted water mellon seed to day.

A rainy morning. We were all so glad. Quit raining and they planted tobacco. Irvin Hardey helped them for plants. I got breakfast & milked and fed the chickens then churned and fixed up the butter. Josie & I got dinner. I cooked some onions. The first we have cooked this year. I drawed plants all the evening. 9 oclock

A good day. The boys planted some tobacco today and plowed some. Josie and I got dinner. I churned this evening. I went to Marvins. Got some bean seed and some butter beans. I planted the beans and gave the butter beans to Mrs Owen. Today is Lizzie Bennetts birth day. Henry & Edna droped plants. Henry pulled off my shoes tonight for me. 9 oclock

A rainy morning. Did not rain long. The boys planted a little tobacco then fixed land to plant. Mr Owen went to George Blairs to buy corn. Did not get any. Josie ironed all the morning. I cooked some onions and made a bread pudding, fried ham, and made bread & coffee. Josie planted some beans this evening. I did not do any thing much. Edna and I planted 180 potato slips. My lady cow has bin sick all day.

A beautiful day. The men fixed tobacco land all day. Josie baked a cake this morning. We cooked rice and fried meat, made coffee, & baked bread. This evening Josie bathed all the children, cleaned up the dining room, moved the carpet off the floor. I went to Kate Harveys and Mollie Reynolds and Carries. I saw Lee Brumfield and several others. I have gone to sleep and bot[?]ed my book.

9 15 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben staid at home until twelve. Ben & family went to Mr Powers this evening. Earl Bennett come this evening and got three pigs. Lizzie Anderson was with him. Marvin & Carrie and three children went to Strait Stone to preaching. I went with them. I was glad to see so many of my acquantances and enjoyed the sermond. I come home for dinner. We had fried chicken & straw be Carrie gave me a [?] of berries and cake.

Cloudy most of the day. Rain this evening. The men finished putting in guano to day. Josie staid at home all day. Carrie and Kate come a little while this evening. I went to George Blairs this evening. They had a quilt in. I quilted some. They were as nice to me as they could be. They sent me home. George Jr. brought me. I saw Mr Hutcherson. He was friendly as usual. I planted some sunflower seed to day. 9 oclock

A little rain this morning. Ben & Jim drawed & planted tobacco all day. I drawed plants this evening. Mrs Owen helped me. Josie and the children Franklin & Mabel went to Marvins a little while. All a bed now. 9 20 oclock

A cloudy day and a little rain. The boys finished planting Bens tobacco this morning. Ben went to Mount Airy this morning. Grace & Effie Brumfield come and eat dinner with us. They walked. Ben carried them home. He bought a hay stack from Ollie Kellie. He is to pay $40.00 for it. Josie baked a cake. We killed two chickens for dinner. Carrie & the children come a little while. Marvin got a new car to day and I am glad. Jim planted some white beans this evening.

A good day. Cool and windy. The boys planted one thing an other all day. Josie washed a big washin. I got a snack for dinner. I planted some beans. Josie planted pea nuts. I went to Carries. Edna and Franklin went with me. Marvin was replanting corn. 9 15 oclock

A good day. We need rain so bad. Ben & Mr Owen hauled a stack of hay from Odie Kellies. Jim and Henry replanted corn. Josie ironed and got dinner. Marvin carried Reese & Edna and I to Banister River. Ben & family come after us. We caugh a few fish. Carrie washed to day. 9 10 oclock

A beautiful day. Ben plowed in his corn. Jim worked in his tobacco until twelve. This evening Jim & Ben and Marvin went to Motleys Mill to a road meeting. They got back a bout sundown. Josie ironed all the morning and done the most of getting dinner. This evening she bathed the children. Ada & Davis Hutch erson come over here to tell me that they would take me to meeting tomorrow. I thank them. 8 30 oclock

A good day. The boys ramble for strawberries. Josie staid at home and got dinner. She is not feeling well. Mrs Hutcherson kindly gave me a seat in her car and we went to old union to a meeting. There was a big crowd and plenty to eat and sound preaching according to my way of thinking. We come by Mr Anderson Owens to see him. He is able to sit up a little. I think he is bad off. 9 30 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben & Owens plowed corn. Josie and got dinner and churned. After dinner Edna and I went to try and get some straw berries. We got a few. Kate Harvey come while I was gone. Marvin & Carrie and the girls went to Altavista. Paul and Roy staid here. Reese plowed. 9 oclock

May the first 1920 I gave Ben $2:00 to take me to White Falls

A good day. We need rain very bad. The men folks finished plowing over their corn this evening. Ben & Henry and Franklin and I went to Long Island. I fished a little while. Caught a little cat fish. Ben bought a few things from [?] Josie done a big washing to day and ironed some this evening. Carrie & the children come a little whil this evening. I am a sleep and blot my book. 9 15 oclock Note written upside down across the top of the page: I got a box of shells that John sent me.

A good day. Ben & Jim worked in the tobaco some. Josie ironed and got dinner. I washed a little. Marvin Smith went to the mill. Reese & Paul and I went with him. We went to Cedar Forest. [?] Anderson ground his grain. 9 30 oclock

A good day. Some clouds but no rain here. Jim & Ben worked on tobacco until dinner then they & Josie and three of the children went to Mr Bill Tuckers burial and then to Chatham. I do hope they got there ok. I got supper. Reese & Henry and I eat. I milked. The boys fed the horses & hogs. Now we are ready to go to bed. Reese and Henry will sleep in my room. 8 30

A cloudy all day and a little rain. Enough to do lots of good. Jim & Ben Josie and the children come home to day at twelve. They had a good time but huriedly they had the babys pictures made. I went to Johnson Reynolds this evening. Mollie & Christenia was going to Lee Brumfields. Kate Harvey come after potato slips. Robert brought me home. Ben had started after me.

A rainy morning and that was what we needed. The boys planted some tobacco. Kate & Irvin Harvey come after plants. They were here for dinner. They got a few plants and went home. We had cabbage for dinner. Ben carried my heifer to Reynolds. Ben & Jim brought Bell home from Mr Laynes. Josie made Ben a shirt to day. I ironed some. I thined my beets and parsnips to day. 9:15 oclock The bees swarmed to day.

A beautiful day. Cool for June. We all was at home for dinner. We had peas and chicken and chocolate pies. All of us went to Marvins this evening. We went to see the new road. Richard Wooding & family passed on his car. He ask some of us to ride. Josie and the baby and Franklin rode home. I was so glad that she could ride as she had to carrie the baby. 9 15 oclock

A good day. Jim & Mr Owen finished plant tobacco. Ben replanting his. Marvin and his crowd went to Kates and helped Irvin finish planting his crop. I drawed a few plants. Josie got dinner and made Ben a shirt. We cooked turnip salit for dinner and had corn bread. I did enjoy it. I got an invatation to the school at Charlottsvill. Bruce Reynolds sent it. 9 oclock

A good day. Ben worked on the land for peas. Owen plowed corn. Jim made a crate for the calf and worked some in the garden this evening. Henry plowed some. Josie done a big washing. Got done by twelve. I got dinner. This evening Marvin let Reese take me to White Falls. He made the trip ok. I am so glad that nothing happened. Virginia Wooding spent the day with Edna. 9 30 ocl

A good day. Jim and Marvin & Reese went to Gretna and carried the calves. Ben & Henry plowed and sowed peas. Mr Owen plowed in his corn. Josie and got dinner. Carrie and the children come down here. Janie & Aubra Brumfield come this evening. I went to Johnson Reynolds. Johnson come and got a cat and 3 kittens. We got a barrel of flour to day. 9 30 oclock

A good day. Ben and Jim and Henry worked tobacco most of the day. Josie and I got dinner. We made some preserves of dew beries that was caned also some peaches. Josie sewed some this evening. I went to Marvins a little while. Miss Bell and Miss Christenia Wooding was there. I was glad to see them. Marvin was working tobacco. 9 30 oclock

A good day. We had a little shower. Jim & Ben worked tobacco and Henry Edna went to Johnson Reynolds for a few butter beans. Josie got dinner. I washed a little. Josie and the children went to Marvins a few minutes. I went to the plant beds for salit. Tom Edmons come for some vinegar. 9 oclock Virginia Harvey come this morning for some butter.

A good day. Jim & Ben and Henry worked tobacco and planted potato slips. Ben has gone to Strait Stone tonight to the Lodge. Josie ironed all the morning. Bathed and dressed the children. I got breakfast and milked the cows fed the chickens then I went to Mr Mayhews and Mr Edmons s for potatoe slips. Got a few at both places. Beatrice and Dewie come down here this evening. They said that the baby was sick.

A good day. Jim staid at home all day. Ben went to Mount Airy to get ice. Did not get any. Come by Renan & brought Kate Harvey home with him. He had all the children with him. He then went to Strait Stone and got ice. Josie made cream for dinner. We had our first snaps and beets. We had fried chicken. Marvin and family was here a few minutes this evening. Reese Smith carried Aunt Kate home. Henry too. 9 oclock

A good day. The men folks worked tobacco. Josie and I got dinner. We had ice cream. Josie has bin sick most of the day. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Nothing much happened to day.

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A good day. There was a little rain this morning and this evening but not enough to do any good. The men folks worked on their tobacco. Josie got dinner. She had snaps and potatoes. I planted some butter beans and thined some corn. Josie and the children went to Marvins a few minutes. While she was gone two of the Doss children came and wanted to see Josie a bout cutting out some sewing.

A clear hot day. Jim worked in his tobacco. Ben went to the mill mighily a gainst his will. He let Henry and I go with him. We fished. Caught 14. Had them for dinner. Josie got dinner. She had chicken. I went to Marvins a few minutes. One of the cows is sick. I do hope she will get well. Eva Smith is not well. I hope she may get well soon. 9 10 oclock

A good day. We need rain so bad. Jim staid a bout home and worked tobacco some. Ben carried Josie and all the children except Henry to Jim Powers. I got dinner and churned. I went with Ben to Powers this evening. Mrs Car was not there. Max was there. Mrs Epperson/Efferson[?] and several of her children was there. 9 oclock

A good day. Jim and Ben thined corn until twelve oclock. Jim went to Chatham this evening. Ben carried him to Gretna. I went with them. Lees folks was workin in their tobacco. Grace gave me some cabbage. I am glad of them. Josie washed. We come by Kates from Gretna. Mrs Owen was there and Christenia Reynolds. Charles and a work man was at work on the house.

Rain the most of the day. Ben replanted tobacco and Marvin replanted all day. Josie made Edna a dress. I got most of the dinner. We had cabbage. I enjoyed them. I planted a few butter beans then went to Marvins. Carrie was have a time keeping the boys in from the rain. 8 oclock Mrs Short is at Mr Owens tonight.

A rainy day. Just what we needed. Jim come from Chatham this morning. Bruce Reynolds brought him. We all have staid at home all day. Josie and I got dinner. We fried chicken and had peas and potatoes and corn starch pudding. There has bin very little passin here today. Mr Mayhew & some of his family on thier truck is all that passed that I saw. 8 30 oclock

A good day most of the day. Had a shower late this evening. Josie and three children went to Kate Harveys this evening. Had started home. The rain came so quick that they went in the barn at Reynolds. Ben went to meet them. Ben cut some wheat this evening. I went to Marvins twice to day. Did not stay much either time.

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A good day. The men thined corn and then cut wheat. Franklin has bin very sick all day. I do hope he will be better by morning. Two of the Hubbard girls washed for Josie today. I got dinner. Reese carried me to White Falls. The river was so muddy that we could no fish and catch any thing. We come by Mount Airy and bough a few things. 9 oclock

A rainy morning. Clear tonight. Jim & Ben plowed some in the corn until the land got two wet. They cut wheat this evening, finished Owens and cut some on Jims. Charles & Jack Harvey come down here a little while this evening. Jack was going to Richmon tonight. At least start tonight. Franklin is sick but we hope he will getting better. I got dinner and ironed some. 9 oclock

A good day. Clouds a round but very little rain. We hope Franklin is improve. They had the Dr to see him last night. Ben and Jim plowed corn a while this morning then cut Jims wheat & finished Marvins wheat. I got most of the dinner. We had snaps & potatoes and beets and fried chicken. Jim plowed some in the garden this evening. The garden is lookin well now. 9 oclock

A good day. The boys plowed in the corn all day. Josie and I got dinner. Franklin is improving we think. I went to see Mollie Reynolds this evening. Mollie & Betty Haley was ironing. Carrie baked a cake this evening. Josie ironed and baked a cake and was feeling badly when I got home. Heard today that Howard Fontine was married. 9 10 oclock

A good day. Ben and Jim finished plowing their corn for this year. They plowed tobacco the [?] of the day. Josie washed a little and ironed some and baked a cake and bathed the children. I got breakfast and milked the cows. Brough the milk from the spring and churned, gathered some snaps, got some potatoes and [?] them and cooked them, dress 4 chickens. Went to Marvins and helped Carrie dress 4 chickens. They are fixin for a dinner at Strait Stone tomorrow. 9 oclock [Written upside down above the date: We hope that Franklin is getting on ok. Henry is complaining to night.]

A good day. We got dinner for the meeting. I went with Ben. They had a big crowd and plenty to eat. I come home with Lizzie and went to [?] to Sunday School entertaining. Am at Lizzies to night.

A good day. Lizzie and I walked to see Ola Jefferson. Lonny Bennett come after us. Mary Fowler & Annie [?] had come to see me. I was so glad that they come. Alma carried them home and got ice. They had ice cream at supper. Tom B. and [?] I and Paul B and Ed Mayhew went to see some land solde near Brook neal. Theye did not buy any land.

A good day. I am at Jims yet. Ola Jefferson spent the day here. This evening Alma and Ola went to [?] Lizzie kept the children. Tonight Lonnie carried [?] & Lizzie and I to Billie Bennetts. I was glad to go. I would like to know what they are doing at home.

A good day at Tims yet. This evening Lizzie and I went to Gordon Bennetts to see Frances Bennett & her mother. They were getting on fine. Tonight Alma & Paul and Lonnie has gone to Mr Mayhews.

I would be so glad to know how they are getting on at home.

A good day. Very warm. I have bin here at Tim Bennetts all day. Tim and Gorden went to Chatham. Tim said that Lee Brumfield was there. Mrs Jefferson and Miss Estell Riddle to Tims. Well I don't know to write. Wish I could hear from home.

A good day. I come home this evening from Tim Bennetts. Marvin brought me home. We come by the Ward olde place. The land there was sold today. I found all well. Charley & Irvin Harvey and Miss Fanny Power and Miss Bettie Moses and Effie Brumfield and Virginia Harvey went to Banister Bridge and went in batheing. Got back here at 9 oclock and eat supper. 10 oclock

A good day. Fanny & Effie Power & Brumfield was here to day. Ben carried them to Lee Brumfields this evening. Ben finished cutting oats this morning. This evening he went to Cedar Forest. He carried Josie and all the children and I. I went with them to the creek. While they bathed I fished. Caught 7 fish. We got home on time to do our work. Carrie has bin sick to day. It is raining.

A good day but windy. We all staid at home until after dinner except Edna. She went to Sunday School with Marvin. I went with Marvin and Carrie to Gretna to meet Jim. Mr Emet and Dr Will Smith and their wives come to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Doris & Janie and Christenia Rey nolds come and staid a while this evening 9 oclock

A good day. Jim & Ben plowed in the tobacco this morning. This evening Ben went with the machine. They thrashed wheat at Ren Worshams and Willie Mayhews. Josie and I went to Carries. Kate Harvey was there. Henry wormed tobacco this evening. He is sick tonight. Ben eat supper at Willies Mayhews to night. There was a big time in Altavista today. 9 oclock

A good day. Ben & Jim went and helped Mr Edmons and Mr Layne thrash wheat then they thrashed here and at Marvins and Reynols. Josie and I got dinner. Several of the men eat with us. Maybel was sick to day. Carrie come a few minutes. I went to look for Berries. Could not find any to do any good. 9 oclock

A good morning and a good rain this evening. Jim plowed some today. Ben was with the machine. Josie washed two Preachers [?] come here a little while today. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Edna hurt Maybels finger with the bell. I am so sorry. I got a litter from Effie Brumfield to day. 8:30 oclock

A good day. Very warm. Ben & Jim finished laying by Bens tobacco. Josie got dinner and ironed some then went to Marvins. Reese & Henry and I went to White Falls. I caught a few fish. The river was mudy. I brought home a bushel of meal. Carrie and I togather sold 8 doz eggs at 35 cts per doz. All of us are reason able well. I hope I am thanksful.

A good day. Ben has bin with the machine all day. Jim plowed some. Mr Owen and Board Dews plowed in Owens tobacco. Josie ironed nearly all day. I got dinner. Carrie come a while this evening. I went to George Blairs. Found them all well. Rens little girls was there learning to crosha. I stoped at Hutchersons a few minutes.

A good morning. Ben & Jim helped thrash wheat at George Blairs today. Ben went for Mrs Car this evening. Josie has bin sick all day. Dr Owen was in to see her this evening. I do hope she may be well soon. I scrubed the things in the cook room this morning. Jim went to Marvins this evening. Was there when it commenced raining. We have had a good rain and it is raining now.

Cloudy and some rain. We all have bin at home all day. We had a surprise. Billie and Nanie Bennett and Allen and Elsie Boling come. I was glad that they come. Hope that they got home O K. Would like to know. I would of liked to had things better but am glad things were no worse. Carrie baked some pies for me. I was very glad of them.

A good day. A little rain. Jim mowed some grass. Ben topped tobacco this evening. They helped thrash wheat for Mr Dews. I got dinner this evening. I went to Marvins. Kate Harvey come there and come with me home. Charles Harvey was here and carried his mother home. At this time the crop is lookin well. As good as I ever saw on this place. 9 oclock

A good day. Ben went to thrash wheat. Jim hauled up the oats and hay. Josie and I got dinner. Nellie & Evylin come to day. Denia Blair come this evening. I was glad. Hutchersons quit thrashing to day. I was I have not seen Carrie to day. 9:30 oclock

A good day. Ben carried Mrs Car home this morning. Henry & I went with him. Jim wormed tobacco this morning. Picked black berries this evening. Reese carried me to White Falls this eve. I caught a few fish. The river was muddy. I helped Josie get dinner. Harvey Charles & Virginia is here to night. Mollie Reynolds was at Marvins. A lot of girls went to the pond this eve. 9 oclock

A good day. Jim and Ben jobed a round until twelve then Ben went to Mr Dews and worked on his car until night. Nellie Brumfield made some preserves. Josie and I was washing. Bettie Haley came and finished for us. Evylin Brumfield is sick. Jim and Ben has gone to Dr Owens to night. I do hope she may soon be better. 9:30 oclock

A good day. Jim and Ben worked on the barn shelter. Ben & Josie went to Jim Thomsons and got pears to preserve. Nellie got some berries to make jellie. I made 16 glasses of jellie this evening and made three quarts of jam. Evylin has not come down stairs to day. Hope she will be a bout in the morning. I got some snaps from Marvin to day.

A good day. Jim & Ben worked on the barn shelter this morning. Ben went to Strait Stone for oil this evening. He went to Gretna for John & Tenia and Little Christenia. Josie and I got dinner. I killed 4 chickens. Josie baked a cake. Jim & Nellie picked berries this evening. Nellie caned them. Tonight I made some preserves. This morning got the pears from Jim Thomsons. 9 oclock

Rain this morning at two oclock and it is raining a gain to night. Good all day. John & Tenie and Chris tenia was here. Ben carried them home. Evylin went with them. They got back here at dark. Jim Thomson & family come to see us this evening. Marvin and family was here this evening. Josie and I got dinner. Johnson & Mollie come this morning. Mollie eat dinner with us. We had two water mellons this morning. Ben bought them. 9:15 oclock

Rain this morning. The boys toped some tobacco. Josie & I got dinner. Nell worked on Evylins hat this evening. I gathered one gallon of berries. Hattie Gilbert brought 6 gallons. Josie and I caned them. Carrie and the childrens come down here. Marvin was not at home and there was a bad looking cloud. Evylin & Henry went to Renan this evening. Kate Harvey was at Carries this evening.

A good day. Rain last night. Ben & Jim toped tobacco this evening. Ben helped rais a shed to Doss s [?] barn. Josie got dinner. She fried chicken. Had corn & butter beans. The first mess this year. I gathered some berries. Nellie gathered berries. We caned some & preserved some. I went to Carries a while. Evylin & Virginia is here tonight. Charles brought them here. They are in the parlor playing on the piano. 9 oclock

Rain this morning but not much. Jim and Ben has got some tobacco sticks [?] Josie and I got dinner. We had our first tomatoes. I cooked some plant bed salit to day. We all enjoyed it very much. Josie has bin complaining all day. Virginia went home from here this evening. Hattie brough some berries this evening. Josie and I caned them. Nellie made some preserves this morning. I fell and hurt my self this morning.

Foggy this morning but no rain today. Ben & Jim got sticks a gain today. Josie got dinner. Charles & Irvin Harvey come here on a car. Charles worked on it all the morning. Would not stay to dinner. Charles come this eve and carried Evylin to Mr Moses to a party. I planted some pepper plants and peas. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Carrie was canning berries. I picked a bucketful and canned them.

A good day. Jim staid at home all day. Ben & Marvin went to Brook neal. Have not come home yet. Nellie & Evylin went home. Charles Harvey carried them. Josie baked a cake for Nellie this morning. Josie got dinner. This evening Josie and I washed some. Christenia Reynols and her mother come to Marvins. Josie and I went up there a few minutes. Eva Smith is sick. Carrie washed. Hattie Gilbert helped her. 9 oclock

A good day and very warm. To night we have a hard rain. Jim & Ben topped tobacco nearly all day. Late this evening Ben & Josie and three children went to Jim Powers. Said they would come home tonight but they wont on acount of rain. Josie washed some this morning & got dinner. Corn, butter beans, potato, baked pies. Marvin let Rees take me to White Falls. I caught 34 fish. I eat dinner at Carries. Eva is sick.

A good day. Ben & Josie and children got home about dark. Jim got huckle berries enough to make three pies. I made them. I went to Marvins a while this evening. Kate Harvey was there. Reese carried her home. Carrie and all the children and I went with her. Jim has staid around home all day. Ben & family and Mrs Car & Mrs Power went to Mr Role Hubards to day. 9 oclock

A good cool day. Ben & Jim topped tobacco. Josie got dinner. I churned and cut the cucumber for pickle. This evening Josie commenced her a dress and went to Carries a little while. I picked a bucket of baries. I went to Mr Owens. His baby is sick. I am sorrie for them & the baby. I dont know what is the matter with him. Marvin went to Strait Stone to preaching. 9 oclock

A good cool day. Ben & Jim topped tobacco all the morning. At twelve they went to Mt Airy and to Barbers. Bought 100 pounds of sugar and paid 28 dollars for it. This evening Hattie brought some berries. I caned them. Mr Carter & wife & girl and Mr Hunt Hargrove & Miss Alice Hubbard come here a few minutes. I was glad they they come. They went to Strait Stone to preaching. Josie and the children and I went to Carries.

A good day. Jim & Ben topped tobacco all day. Josie ironed some this morning and got dinner. I milked & churned & cut the cucumbers for pickle. This evening we all went to Marvins. He had bin to Altavista and brought ice. We had all the cream that we could eat. We certainly did enjoy it. To night Marvin and Carrie has gone to preaching. To night William [?] is keeping the children. 9:30 oclock

A good day. Ben & Jim worked in their tobacco until noon then they sowed a turnip patch and worked in tobacco some more. Josie got dinner and ironed. Reese carried Henry and I fishing. We caught several fish. I could not dig for bait. Josie got them for me. I wore her nice watch the first one that I ever wore. Bettie Haley washed here today. She had a boy to help her. I went to Mr Owens this evening. Henry has bin sick all day.

A good day. The men folks pulled leaves. Ben & Jim, Owen and boys. Marvin & William, Henry, Reese, and Elic [?] filled a house and pulled some for another. Josie ironed most of the day. Carrie & the children went to meeting. Reese drives the car. They come down here a little while. I have jobed a round as usual. 9 oclock

A good day. They pulled a house full of tobacco today. Marvin & Carrie, Paul & Roy went to the [?] at Camp Branch. They all eat dinner with us. We were glad to have them. Kate Harvey come down a while this evening. Edna and Mabel caught a fall to night. Did not hurt them very much. 8:30 oclock

Oh lord remember all of us is my prayer for Christ sake amen

A cloudy morning. Rain this evening. Jim staid at the barn most of the day. Ben & Charley Harvey worked on Bens car all the morning. This evening I went with Marvin & Carrie to Strait Stone Church. Heard Mr Padget preach. They had a hand stakein [?] with the new members. It rained while we were there. Marvin got stuck in the mud. Several helped him out. Josie kept Carries children. I know among them they gave her a time.

A good day. Ben worked on his car the most of the day. Jim fired tobacco all day. Josie got dinner. I got the breakfast and milked the cows and churned. I cut cucumber and put them in brine. I gathered some butter beans and corn for dinner. This evening I went to Union Grove to preaching. Reese carried his mother and I. When I come home I milked the cows and eat supper and went to Marvins. He carried me and Carrie to Mr Allens to preaching.

A good day. Jim worked all day. Ben went with me to Chatham. Kate Harvey went with us. We eat dinner at Nellies. Nellie and Evylin come home with us. Josie staid and got dinner. This evening Josie and Carrie went to see Mollie. They walked up there. Reese met them with the car and brought them home. Marvin commenced to pull leaves today. 9 oclock

A good day. Marvin pulled leaves. Jim & Ben & Owen helped him. Reese carried Nell & Josie to Jim Thomsons. They got a bout two bushels of peaches. This evening Nellie and I peeled them. Josie helped in the tobacco all the evening or until they finished. Christenia Reynols & Doris Brum come a little while. They got some tomatoes. 9 oclock

A rainy day. The boys pulled some leaves and got wet. Josie went to see the Owen baby. This morning Nellie made some preserves. I caned three cans of peaches and made some preserves. Evylin went to see Virginia this morning. Edna went to Marvins and got some butter and meal. We had snaps and corn and stewed & raw tomatoes, peaches and cream for dinner. I do hope it is going to clear up now. 8:30 oclock

A cloudy morning but no rain. The men folks pulled some leaves and finished the house that they had commenced on. Josie & I got dinner. Evylin come from Kates. Kate come to Carries and helped her on her dress. I went up there a little while this evening and come home through Bens tobacco. I have had the tooth ache all the evening. 9:30 oclock

A good day. The men folks suckered tobacco. Ben went to Mr Vaugns [?] to get a flue. Josie and I got dinner. Nellie and Evylin started home. Marvin carried them to Altavista. I went to Marvins this evening. She was washing. Kate Harvey and Hattie Gilbert was helping her. We ironed some this evening. 9 oclock

A good day. Jim staid at the barn most of the day. Ben went to George Blairs and helped Earl Bennett work on his car. John Emerson and Sarah and four of their children come here today. I was glad to see them. Hugh Brumfield come to see Henry today. Josie & the children and I went to Marvins late this evening. The children tried them selves. 8:30 oclock

A rainy day most of the day. Ben & Henry suckered tobacco a while. Jim worked on his tobacco. Ben kept up fire/fine [?] in the barn. Josie got dinner. I made a few preserves of peaches that growed here. Pulled green[s] [?] Carrie come a few minutes for some soda. We owed her a pound. Josie is washing dishes now. The baby is a sleep. Kate come to Carries to day to see about some sowing. 8:30 oclock

Cloudy most of the day and a hard rain this evening. The men worked in the tobacco when they could work. Josie got dinner. I washed dishes and churned. I dressed three chickens this evening. The association commence at Ricevill today. Cordie Blair come to see us this evening. She brough some beautiful dalahs all colors. I was very glad that she come. 8:35 oclock

A good morning. Rain this evening. Ben & Jim [&]Henry suckered tobacco. Josie and three children and went to Ricevill to the assosiation. Marvin & his family went. Reese drove Bens car. There was a big crowd there and a plenty to eat. Every one seem to have a good time. I met a lot of old friends. Jim & Ben & Henry eat cold dinner. 9 oclock

A good day. It did not rain today here. It rained in sight. The men folks worked on their tobacco. Josie got dinner. She cooked snaps and butter beans. Reese carried me to Johnson Reynols to get some peaches. I got enough to put up two gallons. We had peaches and cream for dinner. Josie gathered some beans. I helped a little. I went to the sweet potato patch and got a few potatoes. I intend makein pies. 8:30 oclock

A good day. Rain tonight. The men cut a caneing of tobacco for Mr Owens and commenced to pull one for Jim. Owen went to the mill. Got two barrel of flour. Betty Haley washed here to day. Mrs Berger was buried today. Marvin and Carrie went to the buriel. Roy staid here. Maggie Bar[?] and 4 of the children come this evening. Ben carried them home. I was glad for him to take them.

A cloudy day and rain this evening. The men pulled leaves. Josie got dinner & caned tomatoes. I made some jellie. Josie ironed some. Earl Bennett come over here a while. He is at George Blairs tonight. I killed two chickens to cook in the morning. Josie made some nice pies. I intend going to Richmond to morrow if nothing happens to hinder. 8 oclock

A good day. Rain to night. Ben brought Kate and I to Long Island. We made the trip ok. John was with us as far as Altavista then Oscar Booker was with us as far as Richmond. Mr Louvan [?] brought us to Wills. They had a nice supper. Found them all well.

A good day. It has not rained here yet to day. Will come home today. Effie and Kate and I went down town this evening. I enjoy going but it was very hot. 9 oclock

A very hot day and a hard cloud tonight. Kate staid here all day. Julia B and I went to town. I bought a hand pocket. [?] Willie Brumfield went to Norfolk to day. Said he would come home to night. Effie had her washing done to day. Effie had rools for supper. I have not felt so well today. Hope I will feel better by morning.

A good morning. Effie & the children, Kate and I went to Holly Wood Cemetry. We carried our dinner and eat down there. We have had a hard rain & thunder to night. Effie & Kate caned some tomatoes this evening. Willie Brumfield come home from Norfolk to day.

A rainy day. We Will & Kate and Effie [and] I come to Washington. We got dinner & rode a round a lot. Saw beautiful flowers & building. Staid at the Driscoll Hotel. Paid two $2:00 a peice for a bed and 70 cts for break[fast]. I am wasting on the 20.00. We went to a picture show last night. Walked a bout ten blocks. I enjoyed some of it very much. Was tired last night.

A very rainy morning. We are in Washington. Willie went to Alexes [?] this morning. He come back and we walked to the monument. Went up in the elevator. I did not want to go but am glad that I did. We come to Richmond in the night. Had a good trip. Got to Richmond a bout midnight. Effies children was all a sleep. This is wrote on the morning of the 21st.

We are in Richmond and it is raining. We went to capital and looked a round this evening. Went to see the market. There is every thing to eat that you can think of. Miss Irene Dyer come to Richmond to day.

A good day. Kate and I come home from Richmond to day. Willie come with us. We come home on the Virginian. Ben & Edna and Franklin met us at Long Island. Found all well as ususal. The boys is curing tobacco. They had plenty of water mellons. Nellie and Evylin are here. Josie & Nell had caned a lot of tomatoes. 9 oclock

A cloudy bad day. The boys suckered tobacco most of the day. Nellie caned some tomatoes. Josie helped her some. Josie got dinner. This evening Nellie and Josie picked beans. I helped some. Ben yoked the spotted heifer. She kept getting in the corn. I went to Carries a few minutes this evening. Kate & Virginia was there. I am suffering with my leg tonight.

A good day. No rain. The men folks cut tobacco all day. Josie staid at the barn all day and kept up the fires. Nellie caned some tomatoes this morning and made preserves this evening and picked some beans. I got the dinner. Josie gathered the snaps and corn. This evening I gathered a few beans and got some muskmellon and tomatoes. Earl Bennett eat dinner with us today.

A good day. The men worked on the tobacco. This evening Ben carried Nellie & Evylin home. Josie & Mabel went with them. They got home a bout dark. Josie got dinner. I helped Nell pick beans. I went to Carries a few minutes. I gathered some musk mellons. I suckered a little tobacco to day.

A good day. The men folks suckered tobacco to day. Josie and I got dinner. Bettie Hayley washed here. Mr Mcraye come to day. I went to George Blairs this evening. Denia and the girls were busy mending. Kate and Charles Harvey come to Marvins and got a lot of matoes. Josie gathered a lot of tomatoes and picked up apples for the hogs. Jim has gone to the barn. Henry has gone with him.

A cloudy all day. Rain tonight. The men cut tobacco all day. Ben & Owen will stay at the barn. Josie caned some tomatoes this morning and made preserves and catchsup. She got most of the dinner. I milked and churned and kept busy most of the day. Miss Willie Wooding come a little while. Henry & Ben went hunting last night. Did not catch anything.

A good day. The men moved [?] a curing of tobacco & cut a cureing. They will stay with a barn tonight. Josie and I washed a big washing and got dinner. This evening we went to Marvins a little while. Josie & Carrie picked some snaps. Josie and I strung ours to night.

Driscoll Hotel [written in a different ink from the rest of the entry] A good day. The men folks moved and cut tobacco. Ben finished cutting Bens tobacco his crop. Josie caned nine cans of tomatoes & corn. Carrie & the three little children come here a little while this evening. West Wooding run his car over Bens dog. She dont eppear to be much hurt. They will stay with tobacco to night.

From Long Island to Alberta $2:69 from Alberta to Richmond $1:98 From Washington to Richmond $3:78

A good day. The men moved and cut tobacco to day. Ben fired tobacco. Chanler Harvey and Dodson Bailiss come to the barn. Henry B and Cordie B come a few minutes this evening. Josie ironed some. Bettie Haley washed here today. Jim brought a barrel of flour from Marvins today. I picked a few butter beans today. I am going to shell some beans to night. 9 oclock

A good day. They cut tobacco here. Ben fired. Mollie Reynolds & Julia Fergerson was here. Johnson brought them & come after them. Josie and I got dinner. Kate & Charles Harvey went to Mr Edmons for peaches. Owens folks went to Strait Stone today.

A good day. The men finished filling a bank of tobacco. Josie fired tobacco this morning and picked a basket of beans. I got the dinner. This evening Josie & Carrie and the little children went to Lee Brumfield. Ben carried them and Reese brought them home. Jack Harvey got home yesterday from Richmond. Charles Harvey and Henry Brumfield went a round to gather today. The men folks wont have to sit up tonight. 8 oclock

A good day. The men folks moved tobacco. Josie helped them all the evening. Josie got dinner. She cooked snaps and turnip salit. I went to see Mr Owens baby this morning. They called the Dr to see it. He is very sick. I went to see Sarah Emerson this evening. Henry & Hellen Brumfield went. Reese Smith carried us. He is a good driver. I eat supper with Carrie to night. Jim is at the barn tonight.

A cloudy day. Jim staid at the barn. Ben brought a wheel barrow load of water mellons to the house. I got most of the dinner. Fried chicken and made coffee and bread. Josie baked a cake. Roy Smith was very sick this morning. They called in the Dr. He is better this evening. Josie & the children and I went up there this evening. Jim went to the barn tonight.

A good day. The men folks rehung two cureings of tobacco and moved them and hauled some sticks. Mabel has bin sick all day. They carried her to the Dr to night. I hope she may be better by morning. I got dinner and went to Marvins a few minutes. I gathered some snaps and dried beans and butter beans. Jim has gone to Marvins to night.

A good day. The men cut tobacco. They had Mr Dosses mules this evening. Mabel is very sick. Dr. Owen was at Marvins to see Roy. Josie carried the baby to see him. I got dinner and picked some beans. Dr. Owen brought Josie & the children home and I was glad. None of the boys will have to stay at the barn.

A good day. Cloudy tonight and looks like rain. The men folks cut tobacco and moved some to the grainry. Jim and Ben has gone to mowing. The baby is sick yet. We hope she is better than she was last night. I have done the work at the kitchen today. I went to Marvins a few minutes to day then picked some peas. Roy is better. Marvin & William was cutting tobacco.

A cloudy day. No rain. They men cut a house of tobacco for Jim. Jim & Ben went to the barn. Ben & Josie went to carrie Mabel to the Dr this evening. She is mightily bad off some way. She cries nearly all the time she is awake. I am sorry for her and all the rest of us. I got dinner cooked. Peas and chicken. Had a dish of snaps. I have bin at home all day.

A good day. The men pulled Jims tobacco. He is done [?] his crop. I handed leaves this evening. William Gilbert helped Jim today. Betty Haley washed today. Mabel is right much better off to day. Owens baby is sick. I got dinner today. Ben has bin at the barn today and tonight. Henry Blair and Charles Harvey come to the barn to day. 8:30 oclock

A good day. Ben & Henry went to the mill. Staid and got the grinding. Got home after dark. Mr Owen finished fireing two cureings. To night Jim will stay with his barn tonight. Josie & Franklin are both sick tonight. I went to Reynols to day to see Julia. They had a lot of company mostly their own folks. Robert brought me home. I went by Marvins. Carrie was finishing washing. I pittie the young house keepers.

A good day. Ben had three loads of wood [?] to finish cureing. Some tobacco. Jim staid at the barn all day. Josie and I got dinner this evening. Ben & family and I went to Jim Powers. Had a pleasant evening. Come home. I milked. Josie got supper.

Marvin went to Strait Stone. Thought there would be preaching. There was none. 8 oclock

A good day. Jim staid at the barn. Ben & Henry helped Marvin cut tobacco. They finished cutting William Gilberts. Josie and I got dinner. I churned. Josie picked up some apples and went to Carries a little while. Carrie come here a few minutes. Had the little girls with her. 8 oclock

Edna got up when I did at 4 oclock.

A good day. Jim and Ben commence to cut corn. I went to White Falls. Reese Smith carried me & Henry on the machine. I did not catch many fish. Josie got dinner. Bettie Haley come and ironed for Josie this evening. Carrie Smith come down and got a few aples. Ben & Henry & Reese has gone hunting to night.

A good day. Jim & Ben and Henry helped Mr Owen finish cutting tobacco. Jim has gone to Marvins to night. Josie and I got dinner. Josie put some apples out to dry to day. I picked some beans this evening. Charles Harvey stoped in a few minutes this evening. Mollie & Christenia Reynols come this evening. I was glad that they come. Josie is in the parlor playing on the piano. 8 oclock

A good day. Clouds a round but no rain here. The men folks moved tobacco all day. Ben has gone to Marvins tonight. Josie got dinner. She cooked turnip salit. We did enjoy it. I picked beans most of the day. Went to Carries a few minutes and to the pea patch. Picked a basket full and what I could cram in my apron. Josie has a colde and cough. 8 oclock

A good day. Ben fired tobacco. Jim went to Chatham. Marvin carried him a part of the way. Josie ironed some and got dinner. I picked some peas and killed a chcken and churned. This evening Hugh Brumfield and Henry Brumfield and I went to White Falls fishing. We did not catch many fish. Kate Harvey come while I was gone.

A good day. Ben went for Rob Hubbard and family and Mrs Car. Faber Jefferson & family and Lizzie Bennett come at dark. They had supper. Josie and I got dinner and ironed some. Reese carried me to White Falls. Henry went with us. We are a bout ready to go to bed. 11 oclock

A good day. We had a lot of company to day. Rob Hubbard and family & Mrs. Car[,] Lizzie Bennett & Fabar Jefferson & family. Lee & Hildna come this evening. Carrie and three children come a little while. Josie and I got dinner. We cooked snaps and potatoes and chicken. Josie had baked a cake. Ben carried Rob & family home this evening. Paul & Earl Bennett come and carried Lizzie & Faber home tonight.

A cloudy day. Ben tied a few primeings this morning. This evening Ben went to Gretna. This morning Josie & she shelled butter beans. Josie and I got dinner then we went with Ben to Gretna to meet Jim. He had bin to Danville. Tobacco sold low. The market opened to day. The Renan school opened today. Jim & Ben has gone to Marvins tonight.

A good day. Ben & Jim cut corn in the morning. This evening Jim mowed peas. Ben went with Josie and I to Long Island. Josie bought two doz quart fruit jars this morning. Josie went to Carries for some patterns this evening. I stoped there. Carrie was canning apples. I helped peel some apples. Come home and cut grass for the cows and milked. Edna is at Mr Woodings to night.

A good day. Ben & Jim cut corn most of the day. Josie caned tomatoes this morning and gathered some this evening and done a lot of things besides. I shelled a few beans. The children is well placed with the school.

A cloudy bad day. Had a hard rain this evening and all the pea hay that was on the place is lying on the ground. Jim and Ben tied framings all day. Josie caned some tomatoes this morning and got dinner. I shelled some beans and went to Marvins. Was there when it rained so hard. Charles Harvey was here this morning listing the property. Carry had made the girls some dresses. 8 oclock

A cloudy day. The boys tied tobacco. Josie got the most of the dinner. Johnson & Mollie come down here a little while this morning. Betty Haley washed here today. Josie and the children went to Marvins. I went later on. I worked a few button holes for Carrie this evening. Ben has gone huntting to night. 8 oclock

A good day. Jim and Ben & Marvin went to Danville to a farmers meeting. I am a fraid it wont do any good. Reese carried me to White Falls fishing. Josie ironed most of the day. Jim & Ben and Owen and Marvin all went to the meeting in Danville. Carrie washed and let Reese go with me. Hazel was sick today. I do hope she will be well tomorow.

A good day. Ben & Josie staid at home until twelve. Ben went to meet Jim. Josie stopped at Lees. The children went to Gretna. Carrie and the children and I went to Tim Benson [?] Ola & Faber Jefferson was there. Gorden & Frances come there. Tim and all of them was very nice to us. Marvin went to meeting at Strait Stone. 8 oclock

A good day. Rain tonight. Jim & Ben cut corn this morning. This evening they raked hay and shocked it. Josie sowed a little. I commenced dinner. Josie finished it. I dug a basket of potatoes and picked a few beans. This evening I went to George Blairs. The girls was busy as could be. Denia was at Ren Worshams. I would of bin glad to see her but I thought it might rain. Jim found 8 little frogs. [?]

A cloudy day and rain this morning. The men rehung some tobacco this morning and cut some this evening. Josie was sick this morning. I got the most of the dinner. Josie ironed some this evening. I went to the water mellon patch and got one water mellon & Josie got two. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Carrie was busy fixing for Sunday.

A cloudy day. Ben and Jim fired tobacco. This morning Ben and Josie went to Rob Hubbard. This evening I went to George Blairs. George Jr come for me. Letcher Craddock & family was there & Henry Blair come home. Ollie Colbert brought him from Gretna. Claud Anderson [?] was there. Henry Brumfield & Charles Harvey come a few minutes this evening.

A rainy day. Jim and Ben tied primings. Josie caned some apples. I peeled them. I got a snack for dinner. I shelled beans all evening. Josie is very much complaining. I do hope she will be better soon. Mabel has bin as frisky as a kitten all day.

Oct first day

A good day. Ben & Jim cut corn all day. Josie and I got dinner. While we were eating dinner Charley Harvey & Lee Brumfield come. Josie and I registered and paid taxes. Josie made Edna a dress. I picked some peas and went to Marvins. To day is Mabels birthday.

2ond day

Ben and Jim cut corn until dinner this evening. Ben carried Edna and I [to] White Falls to fish. This morning I washed a little. Josie got dinner. There was a lawn party at Strait Stone this evening. Marvin and the little boys went. The cream was very nice. Ben & Henry has gone hunting.

Sunday 3rd

A good day. We all staid at home and eat dinner. Jim rambled around all the evening. Ben & family went to Jim Powers. I went to Mag Brumfields. I went with Johnson & Mollie on the car. Kate Harvey went with us. We then come to Marvins. Jim & Alice & the children was at Marvins. They had ice cream & cake. We heard today that Alice Wooding & Cap Carter was married.

4 day cutting

A good day. Jim and Ben finished cutting corn and shockin it. This evening Ben went to Gretna. I went with him to White Falls. Caught 19 fish. We were at Mount Airy at dark. Got home OK and Ben has gone hunting. Josie got dinner. I picked some peas. Bettie Haley washed here today. Josie went to Marvins this evening. Owen solde tobacco in Boston to day.

5th day Tuesday

Ben & Jim gathered some apples and made cider. Josie got dinner. I picked peas most of the day. Went to Marvins a few minutes. Kate Harvey come a little while. This evening Charley Harvey come and brough our tax receipts. Josie sent Mrs Nat Wooding some peppers. Carrie Smith is very much complaining.

6 day Jim gathered apples and made some cider. Ben went to Long Island for guano. He bought shoes and put them on the horses him self. He was gone most of the day. Josie got dinner. I picked peas this morning. This evening I washed a little. Put out the things that Betty left in the tubs. I went and dug a basket of sweet potatoes.

8 oclock

7th day Ben and Jim covered the hog pen and dug the sweet potatoes. Ben got up the pumpkins. Josie ironed and helped get dinner. We cooked beans and pumpkin for dinner. Josie made Franklin a union suit. I went to Marvins. Kate Harvey was there. Hazel is not well. They carried her to see the Dr this evening.

8th A good day. Jim went to the mill at Galveston. Ben picked up the sweet potatoes and put them in sacks. Josie got dinner. This evening Ben carried Josie and the baby and Franklin and I to Cedar Forest. I fished in the Creek. The rest of them went to Jim Powers. Hazel has been sick all day. Ben & Henry gone hunting.

9th A good day. Jim and Ben plowed some and hauled up the sweet potatoes. Josie and I got dinner. Josie pulled weeds in the yard. I went to Marvins a few minutes this evening. Reese and Henry and I went to White Falls. Come by Kates. She was not at home. Gordon Bennett & Frances come this evening.

Sunday 10th A good day. We all staid at [home]. Gordon & Frances went from here this evening. I am very glad that they come. Josie and I got dinner. We had cabbage & butter beans and chicken. Ben & Jim hunted for a dog collar & found it. Marvin and Reese & Paul went to see Mr and Mrs Taz Wooding. Fond them as well as usual. Bens opossum got a way last night.

Johns birthday

11th A good day. Ben & Jim plowed all day. I scalded beans all the morning. Josie sewed a little and got most of the dinner. Marvin & Carrie and Kate Harvey and I went to Chatham this evening. Carrie bought a few things for the children. Kate a few things and I bought a few things two. Josie had Carries children this evening.

12th A good day. Jim plowed all day. Ben went to Gretna with primeings[?] Franklin went with him. Roy Smith went to school to day for his first time. Josie has bin sick all day. I got dinner. I baked a potatoe. Pumpkins the first this fall. Grace Brumfield and went to Cedar Forest fishing. Did not have any luck.

13th A good day. Jim & Ben plowed all day. To night Ben carried Richard Wooding and Miss Smith home. Mrs Owen brought them here. I got dinner. Betty Haley washed here to day. I put the beans in sackes to day. Mabel fell of the step and hurt her self. I went to Marvins. Carrie is so hurt that she let Roy go to school.

14th A good day. Ben worked on wheat land all. Jim tied tobacco. Mr Cawthorn come to day. He was here for dinner. Mr [?] was here to day. Wanted to sell Ben a truck. He did not buy. I went to George Blairs this evening. Denia and Cordie was gone to Rens. They come home. I had a pleasant evening.

Friday the 15th A good day. Ben worked on wheat land all the morning. He carried Josie to see the Dr. She is right sick now. Jim stripped tobacoo most of the day. Jim and Ben has gone to Renan to a speakin. I got most of the dinner. One of Willie Mayhews children got burnt very bad today. I went to Marvins a little while this evening.

10th A good day. Jim & Ben plowed until twelve oclock. This evening Ben carried Jim to Gretna. Franklin and I went with him. Lizzie come this evening. I got my interest on bond today. Josie is feeling mighty bad today. Kate was at Carries this evening. I got dinner today. Ben has gone hunting tonight with Marvin and Reese. Henry has a bad colde.

17th Sunday. A good day. I got breakfast and milked the cows. Killed tow chickens then went with Lizzie to George Blairs. Ben carried us part of the way. There was no one at home but George. Denia had a good dinner. Blair [?] has the mumps. Ben and family went to Jim Powers. Found them well. I think Josie is feeling some better today Oh I hope she may soon be well. Marvin and family was at Lees this evening. I am glad that they went.

18th A good day. Ben harrowed on wheat land. Jim come from Chatham today. Josie and Ben went to Mayhews to see the little boy that is so badly burned. Mollie Reynolds come here a little while. I have staid at home all day to day. I got dinner and ironed some. Josie baked some nice tea cakes for the chldren to take to school. Jim and Ben are tying primeings.

19th A good day. Ben went to Gretna for a casket for Roy Mayhew. He died from a burn. He was buried at his grandpas burial ground. We were all at the burial. I got dinner. Ben and Josie went to see Martha Miller. She a greed to come here and stay a while. Henry went with Marvin and Reese & Hugh hunting. Did not catch anything.

20th A good day. Ben sowed some wheat to day. Jim worked Marvins team and disked land. Josie made Franklin a suit. She is hardly able to go a bout. I am distressed a bout her. I was at Marvins a few minutes this evening. Virginia Wooding and Ula Mayhew is here tonight from school. Them and Edna are haveing a fine time.

21st A good day. Ben finished sowin wheat to day. Jim went to Long Island this morning for guano and oats. He got home a bought one o-clock then disked the rest of the day. Josie is about and that is all. I got dinner and went to Mr Owens. Come home and went to Marvins. He had bin to Chatham. Carrie had washed. I think that they are mad with me. If I knowed what a bout I would beg forgiveness.

22nd A good day. Ben & Jim worked on grain land all day. Ben went to Johnson Reynols and got a little beef. He went while the horses eat their dinner. Josie is some better off to day. To day was my birth day. I am 74 years old. Carrie gave me a pair of bedroom slippers and Edna gave me a kiss since [?] she had nothing to give me. Carrie and the little children come a while this evening. I was so glad they come.

23rd A good day. Ben and Jim finished sowing grain to day. Reese and Henry and I went to Worshams pond. I caught one nice fish. Dr Owen come this evening and examined Josie and says she must go to a hospidle. Ben & Josie and the baby went to Jim Powers to night. They want Mrs Car to come with them home to help take care of Mabel. I dread the time that we will have.

24th A good day. Ben & Josie went to Charlottsvill to day. Josie went to the hospidle [?]. Mrs Car is here. Jim staid at home all day. He has the baby to night trying to get her to sleep. Lee & Grace, Ben East & Elsie and the children and Kate and Pearl and Carrie and family all come today. I am a fraid that the baby will cry most of the night. I do hope that Josie may come so she can stay.

25th A good day. Jim tied tobacco most of the day. Ben got home tonight from the hospittle. Josie is very bad off at the hospittle. Oh I am so sorry for her. I do hope she may get well. We are doing the best we can. The baby cried a lot of of the time last night. I am so troubled I can [not] write as I ought.

26th A good day. Jim and Ben tyed tobacco most of the day. The baby has bin good for her [?]. Carrie come this morning and dressed the baby and Franklin. Ella [?] come this evening. I dont [know] woh is the most troubled Ella or Carrie. Carrie come this evening most running. She had heard that Josie had bin opporated on and was doing well. She was so glad. I hope she may get well and come home.

27th A rainy day most of the time. Jim tyed tobacco all day. Ben went to Charlottsvill to see Josie. I want to hear so bad but I am afraid to hear. The baby has done as well as we could expect. Betty Hayley washed here today. Did not hang out the clothes. Carrie come a few minutes this evening. We are makeing out as well as I expected.

28th A good day. The boys tyed tobacco all day. We have not heard from Josie to day. Carrie come and dressed the baby. Mollie & Dena come. I was glad that they come. I am so sorry that Denia is so mad with all of her folks. I would do anything in reason to reconcile her but she will not be reasonable.

29th A good day. Cool. Some frost this morning. Jim moved some tobacco this morning. Jim hauled some wood. Ben went to hunt some one to cook. Did not get any one but got the promice of help. Carrie come a few minutes. Johnson killed a beef this morning. We got some of it. I am so anxious a bout Josie. So a fraid she will never come home.

30 A good day. A killing frost this morning. Jim & Ben tied tobacco all the morning. This evening Ben went with Mrs Car home. Got back at sundown. Carrie had a card from Josie this evening. Carrie washed and dressed Mabel & Franklin this evening. I don't know anything to write to night.

31st A good day. Jim staid at home. Ben went to Charlottsvill. Has not got back yet. We all have had a lone some day. Carrie come a little while this evening. I am a fraid that Josie is bad off so that Ben will not come home to night.

A good day. Jim and Ben tied tobacco all the morning. This evening Ben carried me & Franklin to White Falls. I caugh several fish. I was so glad to go. Kate come while I was gone. I was sorry not to see her. Carrie was here when I come home. She commenced to dress the fish. Mrs Car helped her. I was glad for them to helpe me so much. Carrie come and dressed the baby this morning. Marvin solde his cow today.

A good day most of the day. A little rain to night. Jim worked on tobacco about all day. Ben was one of the judges at the election. I voted to day the first time. I dont believe it right that woman should vote. Ben heard from Josie. She is getting on as well as could be expected. Mrs Ownen come for Carrie and I. Ben and Jim went to tye tobaco. Henry went to school.

A beautiful day. Jim & Ben stripped and moved tobacco all day. Today was Ednas birth day. She talked about it a great many times. Mrs Car gave her some money. Aunt Carrie gave her a nice piece of rbbon and a cake. I killed a chicken and made pies. Ben did not hear from Josie to day. He is troubled about not hearing. The baby has bin better to day than usual. Carrie come this evening and bathed the baby. I am so glad that she will attend to her.

A good day. Ben [&] Jim stripped tobacco most of the day. Marvin killed a hog today. Ben did not hear from Josie a gain to day. Carrie gave me a nice plate of sausage to night. I dont know any thing to write and my pen is so bad that I cant write much.

A good day. The boys stripped tobacco all day and tieing yet 8 tonight. Ben heard from Josie today. She is getting on very well. Carried bathed the baby this morning. She brought me some meat and scrapple. Marvin went to Gretna & Altavista today. Carrie went to Altavista. I am willing to work all that I am able but the staying so close and studieng how to get every thing done is killing me but I cant help myself.

A good day. Ben & Jim stripped tobacco all day and tonight. I cooked dinner and put it a way then went fishing. Reese drove Bens car. Henry went with us. I caught one nice fish. We eat our dinner on the bank of the pond. Marvin & Carrie went to Strait Stone this evening. The [?] come with Marvin home. Ben got a letter from Josie this evening. We hope that she is getting on OK.

A good day. Jim staid at home all day. Lizzie came to see us today. Carrie come and bathe the baby. She cried all she could. I am so glad she done it for me as the baby hates bathing so bad. Ben went to the hospittle. Found Josie as well as he could expect. I do hope she may get well soon. Franklin went to Mr Owens to day. We had a big hunt for him. Carrie made the bread for supper. Lizzie set the table.

Ben's birth day A good day. Ben carried Mrs Car and Edna & Mabel to Jim Powers this morning. He eat dinner there. Jim & Ben loaded the waggon this evening. They intend going to Gretna in the morning. I sowed a little on Effies quilt tonight. I am anxious to finish it. A bout all of us have colds. It is lonesome here tonight. We miss the baby so much. Hope she wont get sick.

A good day. Jim and Ben went to Gretna with tobacco. John Hutcherson loaded for Owen. Franklin and I staid here most of the day. We went to Marvins this evening. Jim went to Chatham from Gretna. Heard this evening that Beaula B will be married tomorrow at Lynch Burg. I wish I could know how Mabel is doing tonight.

A cloudy day and rain tonight. Ben went to the mill. Jim is at Chatham this evening. Ben went to Jim Powers to see the children tonight. There was to be a lecture at the school house. Henry went. He has not come home yet. Carrie and the little children come. I was glad. She made bread for our supper. Guess Bulah was married today. I sowed some on my quilt. Ben heard from Josie. She is getting on ok I hope.

A rainy day. Ben went to Gretna for Jim. Come by Johnson and got some beef. Ben & Jim and Marvin has gone hunting to night. Franklin and I staid at home all day. I finished joining a quilt to night. Ben heard from Josie to day. She said that they would let her sit up some today.

A good day. Ben went to help Oscar a bout his car. Jim cleaned the hog pen. They both worked on tobacco some this evening. Jim has gone to Marvins to tie tobacco tonight. Ben went to Mr Powers to see the children and all the others. Henry went to school. We had quite a washing here to day. This morning Hattie Gilbert and I washed until twelve. Then Bettie Haley and Schooler [?] come. They washed some. I am glad that it is done. Ben heard from Josie today. She is able to sit up. I do hope she may soon be so she can come home.

A bright colde day. Ben and Jim stripped tobacco. They eat dinner at Marvins. Franklin staid with Aunt Carrie. Reese and Henry and I went to Worshams Pond. I wish I had staid at home and worked. Ben heard from Josie. She wants to come home Monday. Mrs Car and the little children are at Jim Powers. I will be glad when they come home. Earl Booker come with us on the car near Lees home. She was going to John Emersons to a party tonight.

A bright colde day. Jim staid at home all day. Ben went to Mr Powers and brought Mrs Car and the children home then went to Gretna and will go to Charlot and bring Josie home we hope. Kate Harvey come a little while. Carrie and Marvin went to Jim Thomsons. Joel & [?] Birch was there. Virginia Wooding stoped here and played with Edna a while this evening. The children here has bad coldes.

A rainy day and colde. Ben did not come home. He phoned he would come tomorrow. James stripped tobacco. I ironed most of the day. I churned this evening. I baked a pumpkin for dinner. Henry went to school. Edna & Franklin fussed most of the day. Heard to night that a house burned at Gretna tonight. I am about asleep.

A very rainy day one of the worst this year. Ben has not come home yet. I am uneasy about them. Hope they will get home ok. Jim stripped some tobacco. I have staid in doors as coles [close?] as I could [except?] to milk and bring all the water. Henry did not go to school today. Edna complained of the head ache. She seems well tonight. Edna is very much [?] in what I am writing. I got supper by the fire in the fire place. Did not make any fire in the range.

A colde windy day. Ben and Josie come home this morning. Josie is just from the hospittle. She looks as well as could be expected. Jim and Ben stripped some tobacco. Carrie and the little children come a while this evening. I think Josie was so glad to see her. George Emersons barn burned last night with tobacco in it. I am sorry for them. Henry did not go to school. His foot is sore. He can hardly wear a shoe.

A good day. Jim and Ben stripped tobacco. John Hutcherson loaded his truck with Maravins and Owens tobacco. We all have enjoyed haveing Josie at home today. Mrs Hutcherson come to see Josie this evening. We was glad to see her. Mr Jewells house burned up this morning. It is a bad thing to have a loss like that. Mrs Car has little Mabel with her tonight up stairs.

A very good day. Jim and Ben stripped tobacco to day. Bettie Haley washed here to day. Miss Willie Wooding and Denia Blair and Mollie Reynols come to see Josie this evening. I stewed and baked pumpkins for dinner. I killed two chickens this evening for in the morning. Henry went to school. He is complaining of the tooth ache. Mrs Car and Mabel has gone up stairs. Josie come down stairs to dinner today. We were so glad that she could come.

A good day. Ben & Jim and Henry stripped tobacco. I got breakfast and milked the cows then made and baked bread for dinner and made coffee then dug bait. Reese carried me fishing. We went to White falls. Stopped at Mt Airy. I had a check cashed and bought a bucket of lard. I come home and churned, salted the butter, then got supper and yet I cant do enough. Ben in pertickler dont want to bother with me any wa[y]s. If he thought as much of me as he does of some others I would be glad.

A good day. Ben & Jim staid at home all day. I got dinner had chicken and pork. Heard today that Mrs Power has a son born today. Edna & Franklin went to Marvins today. I went to George Blairs. George & Denia was not at home but come. They all looked very nice. Had on new sweaters. Claud and [?] was there. They were all nice to me and yet I feel that they were not glad to see me. I went late and had a hard walk. I got supper after I got home.

Cloudy most of the day. Rain this evening. Jim and Ben stripped tobacco all day. Kate Harvey staid here to dinner. I was very glad to see her. We did not see any of Marvins folks today. I ironed some to day. I am so near asleep that I cant write.

A good day. Ben & Jim stripped tobacco most of the day. Ben carried Mrs Car to Mr Powers to see the new baby. I washed some for the children. We are thinkin of going to Danville in the morning if it is not two colde. I have not seen any of Marvins people to day. I miss them if I dont see them. Ben brought the graphophone home with [?] Henry is playing it now. Jim and Ben went to the barn tonight.

A good day. Jim stripped tobacco all day. Josie & Mrs Car staid at home. Mrs Car got dinner and supper. Ben and Henry & Edna and I went today. We bought several things We got home a boug at dark. We had a good time as we could expect. Isila & Cordie Blair come this evening. I am glad that they come. They had not bin here in six mos. We left some things in Danville. I am very sorry. Hope we may get them yet.

Thanks giving day. A very day. Jim stripped tobacco. Ben helped Owen kills hogs this morning. Jack Harvey and Mary B come this morning. They did not say goodby to me but I excuse them. Mrs Wooding and the little children come to see Josie. I went to Marvins a few minutes. Jim & Ben and Henry hung up some tobaco to night. Have finished hanging tobacco 8 oclock. Josie has just tried her new dress on. It fits fine. I think she is pleased with it. Henry is [?] a bout a pen point. 8 oclock

A good day. Jim and Ben & Marvin stripped tobacco all day. Henry cut some wood. Carrie come a few minutes. This morning Mrs Owen sent me some meat. I cooked some of it for dinner. Ella Hubbard come this evening. Jim Power come with her. He did not stay but a few minutes. Mrs Owen sent me some sausage to night. I was glad to get it. Jim and Ben did not strip tobacco to night.

A cloudy day. Rain this evening. Ben and Jim finished stripping what tobacco they intend and put it in the pit. Ben hauled a load of wood this morning and I am glad. Mrs Car and Ella Hubard and Josie shelled some beans to night. I help a little tonight. Marvin Smith lost a check today. I do hope he may find it yet. I got dinner. Killed a chicken, made apple dumplings. Josie made a nice salid.

A very rainy day. Mrs Hubard could not go home on account of the rain. I got dinner. All of the folks was at home. Seemed to enjoy dinner. Mrs Car and I did not go down to supper tonight. I wrote Effie a letter to day. Jim went to see John Hutcherson this morning a bout carrieing his tobacco. Jim went to Marvins this evening. I wanted to go but the weather was so rough I could not go.

A cloudy bad day. No rain. Ben carried Ella Hubard to Cedar Forest. Franklin went with him. Jim & Ben loaded John Hutchersons truck with tobacco this morning. Jim went with him to South Boston. Mollie Reynols come this morning. She lost her spectacles on her way here. She went part of the way back and found them. She stoped at Carries. Edna and I went with her. Carrie was makeing the girls some aprons. Mr Dews come to see Mrs Car a bout moveing to her place that he rented [?]

A very rainy day. Ben worked on his car this morning. Helped Marvin tie tobacco a while this evening. We are out of wood. Have not got any corn shucked. Jim come home from South Boston just as wet as could be. John Hutcherson got in the creek with his truck and hiered Edward to pull him out. I am sorry for Jim and cant help him and he would not let me if I could.

A good day. The land is as wet as it can be. Jim and Ben cut wood in the woods to day. The Owens stopped ]?] tobacco mans in [?] stripped tobacco. I got breakfast and milked & churned and got dinner. I cooked beans and potatoes. This evening I went to Marvins a while. Carrie was sewing for the little girls. Mrs Car and Josie shelled a lot of beans. Henry went to school. Henry got a letter from Evylin this evening. 9:30 oclock

A good day. Ben hauled some wood. Jim helped. Marvin striped tobacco all day and Ben & Jim went up there tonight to tie tobacco. Henry went to school. Some of the boys from school went to Gretna to play basket ball. Bettie Haley washed here today. Josie & Mrs Car finished shelling the white beans today. I ironed some and got dinner as usual. Cooked beans and potatoes.

A good day. Ben & Jim hauled and sawed some wood to day. Ben tied my calf this morning and carried her to the spring. We will put her in the shop when it rains. Mrs Car was sick this morning and suffered very much but is better tonight. I ironed some to day. Stewed pumpkin and killed a chicken. Henry did not go to school today. He had no shoes fit to wear except his Sunday best and it was so muddy he would of ruined them [?]

A cloudy day. Ben & Jim sawed wood this morning then Ben carried Mrs Car home. Come back and carried me to Mount Airy then they carried the disk home to Reynols then put the engine under shelter. Jim cleaned the hog pens and put down the seat box and made him a box to put his meat in when they kill hogs. Josie has bin like Josie of olde today. I am uneasy, so afraid she will do something that will hurt her. She has the baby tonight. Marvin and family went to church this evening. Ben bought Henry a pair of shoes to day. [?] rubber boots.

A clear windy day. Rain last night. Jim has staid at home all day. He looked for Nellie & Evylin. They did not come. Ben went for Mrs Car this evening. I am glad that she come with him back. Josie thought of going with him but Carrie came and she did not go. Grace Brumfield & Kate Harvey come. We were glad to have them. Glades and Doris and Janie Brumfield & Christenia Reynols come a while. Marvin and family went to church and then Carrie & the little ones come to see us.

A good day. The boys killed hogs. Jim had two to kill, Ben 4. We got up at four oclock. Marvin and Owen and William Gilbert helped them. Bettie Haley helped me. Nellie & Viney a colored woman come at twelve oclock. They cut up the hogs and salted them up. Nellie got her sausage ground to night. Jim and Ben helped some. Heard to day that Lizzie write died last night. I had a letter from Mary Brumfield to day. Mollie Reynolds come this evening. Josie went with Ben to Mount Airy.

A good day. Ben & Jim helped Marvin kill hogs. Nellie put up her sausage and cut the meat for mine. Josie seasoned for us both. Vinie the colored woman fried out the lard for us. Reese went for Martha Miller this morning to help Carrie. Mr Rob Hubbard and Ella and two business men come to see Mrs Car. They did not stay for dinner.

Rain last night. Rain and hail a gain to day. Ben and Jim shucked some corn this morning. This evening Ben carried Jim and Nellie and Vinia to Gretna on their way home to Chatham. I went with them to Gretna. I bought several little things. We left them at Gretna. It rained and hailed all the way home but we made it ok. Josie had made a fire when we got back. She was going to get supper. Henry went to school. He was so colde that he cried.

A cloudy morning. The trees was covered with ice that is all gone to night. Jim is in Chatham we think. Ben worked on Henrys bycicle then split a little wood. Went rabbit hunting late this evening. Did not kill any thing. I have bin busy all day. I got breakfast, milked the cows, cut up two pumpkins, put them on to cook, cleaned a hogs face, put that and haslet on to cook then got dinner then churned, put on some spar ribs to boil, watered the calf, changed the water that chidlins was in. By that time my hogs face was done. Picked the bones out and made scrapple. Took up my pumpkin and washed up the things that I used. Brought in some wood. Went to the spring twice. Josie got supper. Mrs. Car and Josie washed dishes.

A cloudy most of the day. Ben went to the mill this morning. Carried all the wheat that he had boght some brand paid 2.75 per bushal. Josie made the baby a dress. I washed the baby, five aprons, and ironed them. I have bin busy all day and nothing to show for what I have done. Ben has gone to the school house to a farmers meeting. He went with Marvin.

A beautiful day. Ben, Josie, Franklin & Mabel went to Mr Jim Power. Mrs Car went with them. She staid down there. Mr Power was hunting. They did not see him. Betty Haley & Shooler washed here today. I washed up the kitchen. Henry & Edna helped me some. Edna and I went to Carries a few minutes this evening. Carrie was sewing on my dress. I think she will finish it to night. Martha Miller went home this evening. Ben has gone to the lodge.

Cloudy most of the day. No rain yet. Ben has bin at home all day and all of us has staid at home. I have done all the cookin, milked the cows. Ben brought in a barrel of flour and a can of oil to night. Ben helped Henry fix up his bysicle so he can ride it. He is beggin to ride to the school house. I hope that they wont let him. I started to Marvins and heard that they were not at home so I come back. 9 oclock

Cloudy all day. Rain to night. Ben out a little to day. He killed three sqirrels. He dressed them. I cooked chidlins to day at the wash house. I washed some. Josie washed and pressed some goods to make Franklin a suit of clothes. Jim come home to night. Carrie sent a new dress that she had made. Sent it by William Gilbert. Mr Owen finished a cureing of tobacco this evening. Mrs Owen got my cards to make some bats for a quilt.

A good day. Ben & Jim worked on the spring. Helped it very much. I cooked all the morning. Boiled three sqirrels and back bone, hogs face and liver. Made scrapple, baked a tung [?] Josie and Ben started to Danville. I hope that they made the trip ok. They got to Gretna allright. I talked with Grace this evening. I am always glad when she answers the phone. The baby has done very well so far. Hope she will let me sleep some to night. Henry went to school. Jim helped load the waggon this evening for Owens.

A beautiful day. Jim cut in the woods. Ben & Josie was in Danville. Come home about dark. I had supper a bout ready. Had sqirrel hash and sausage for supper. The baby done very well last night. Molly and [?] come a while last night. Mr Owens carried a load of tobacco to Gretna to day. He went on the waggon. Could not get any one to go on a truck. Edna has just broke a chamber vessel all to peices.

A good day. Ben and Jim cut in the woods to day. Marvin hauled wood. Josie baked a fruit cake this evening. I went to Marvins this evening. Carrie was sewing. I worked some button holes in Pauls waists. Charles Harvey come there to see if he could get William Gilbert to cut wood for him. Could not get him. I brought in 14 eggs to night. Eggs is selling at [?] cts per doz. Henry was reading in his new book to night. The children all has colds & coughs. Most everyone has colds now.

A cool windy day. Jim and Ben cut and hauled wood all day. I got dinner. Josie washed the dishes and cut out a suit for Franklin. Marvin and William (col) went to Gretna. I went with them. We bought several things. We made the trip fine. Josie had supper done when I got home

A clear cold day. Jim got some wood. Owen hoed [?] some corn. Ben & Jim [?] out some feed. Ben went to Chatham and I went with him. He carried some meat & beans for Nellie. We did not see Evylin. She and some girls had gone for hollie to decorate with. I had a good letter from Denia yesterday. She was at Earnest Craddocks. Lottie has a new boy baby. Today is Hazel Smiths birth day. I did not go in a store at Chatham. We stoped at Gretna a few minutes. Josie got dinner and supper. She had supper a bout ready when we got home. The roads is awful in some places from Gretna to Chatham. Henry went to Strait Stone and Mount Airy to day.

A good day. All of the family staid at home until dinner except Henry. He went to Lee Brumfields and from there to Clide Reynols. He went on his wheel to Lees. Put in a barn and some one took it. I went to George Blairs. Did not see any of but Denia and Frank. Edna had made a fire and was going to the spring when I got home. All the Blair girls was gone to Strait Stone and Rens. Cordie was at Rens.

A very good day. Ben & Jim shucked corn and hauled feed all day. I got dinner & ironed a little and churned. Fixed up the butter. Josie went to Carries. They made Franklin a suit I think is beautiful for them to make. Ben carried Josie and went after her. Henry went to school. He got his wheel a gain. Mr Field did not teach to day. The patrons met to night to decide a bout his teaching after xmas. Beatris Owen was here a while this evening. The baby done fine for her while Josie was gone.

A good day. Ben & Jim shucked corn. This morning Ben & Josie went to Mount Airy. They got home at twelve. Jim & Ben and Marvin & William cut feed all the evening for Ben & Marvin. I ironed some & got dinner. Late in the day I went to Marvins. Carrie was baking her fruit cake. It looked good. Henry went to school. Edna has a very bad colde. The baby cried most of the evening. I spilt my ink.

A cloudy day and rain this evening. The men folks sawed wood here this morning and at Marvins this evening. Irvin Harvey had the team today to haul wood. It rained so much this evening that they could not haul much. Henry went to school. Josie made Franklin some clothes. Mrs Hubbard sent Edna and Josie a dress a peice that she had made for them. I sewed a little on the machine for the first in several months. I hemed a pair of sheets. There was to be a box partie at the school house to night. It was so bad that no one went from here.

A good day. Ben & Jim helped Marvin saw wood. They got done by twelve. Jim went to Chatham. Marvin carried him to Gretna. Ben sawed wood at Johnson Reynols. They got done by night. Josie baked several cakes. They looked good. I made two aprons. Henry brought in some wood. The children has bin wild to day. They feel Xmas. Josie and Mabel has bad colds and Edna, Josie & the children shelled some pea nuts ready for roasting.

A good day. Ben sawed wood at Kates and Mr Edmons. He went to Strait Stone to night. Henry went with him. They did not stay but a short while. Josie made some cakes. She has bin complaining all day with a colde. Mrs Car sent her a present and me one two. I got several presents today. I am glad to be remembered by the children and friends. I am sick tonight. Think I am taking a colde. The children has had colds. I am sorry for them. I was at Mr Owens a few minutes this evening.

A beautiful day. Very colde. Ben staid about home all day. The children has had a good day playing with their toys. Josie has a colde. Some better to day. I have spent the day at work. I got breakfast, milked the cows, fed the calf, killed dressed two chickens, cooked one. Boiled a ham, churned and beat up the butter, fixed up another churning and set it by the fire. Made some custard. Josie beat the whites of the eggs for me. Fed and watered the calf. Brought two buckets of water. Carrie gave me a nice box of stationary. Reese gave me a box of candy. Josie gave me a nice box of stationary. I got three cards. I was glad.

A cloudy day and some hale and rain tonight. Ben has bin at home all day. John & Lee and Hugh Brumfield was here for dinner. I was glad they come. Josie and I got dinner. We have bin takeing things easy today. There has not bin much passing here today. Guess every body was staying at home as it is Sunday

A rainy morning and sleet on the ground. Wind blowing tonight. Ben has bin at home all day. John went to Blairs to day and Reynols is here tonight. Marvin is here. They played cards a while. We have had a good day. As to the work did as little as we could make out with.

A good day but very bad under foot. John went from here this morning. I hope he got home safe. Ben staid at home and all the family with him. I went to Marvins and spent the day. Carrie had a good dinner. Heard today that Mrs Allen died last night. She had bin sick a long time. I have not seen any of the Blairs or Harvey or Reynols yet this Xmas. Hopeful some of them will come yet. I would like to see all of my children if I could.

A good day. Ben & family went to Jim Powers. Ben carried 4 dogs. Mr Power was bird huntting. Ben hunted rabbits. I think they all had a good day. Power was going to have a dance to night. Mrs Allen was buried this evening. Carrie went to work today. I staid here by my self all day. I was busy all the morning. They say that the roads is in a bad fix. You cant hardly get every where.

A good day. Ben & Henry hunted most of the day. I commenced to wash and Bettie Haley come and finished for me this morning. Annie Doss come to get a suit case. I let her have mine. Tonight B carried all the family to Reynols. Julia and her baby, Jim [?] and family, Clifton and family was there. I was glad to see them all. Josies kids done fine for a wonder. 11 oclock