1936 Williamson Family
Journal
Wed. Jan. 1: (Georgiana's handwriting) "We
didn't get up very early and Johnny said we could go to Lesters so I made a pie
and we did up the work and we went up there but they were not expecting us as
we were to telephone if we could come and we didn't call so they were getting
ready to go to Mrs Clares. They wanted
us to stay but we didn't but came back to the Farm and waited to see the new
Horse Stable and stayed there a while and came home for dinner and then Johnny
went skating and Florence went down back with Helen, Eddie & Ruth and
skated. Johnny went away at night. Quite cold but pleasant.
Thurs. Jan. 2: "We got up quite
early as school began again today and Johnny went up after the scholars. after
he got back he took me over to George McKernans on business. and when we got back I baked some and did
some washing. Florence went to
school. It was a very nice day. quite a
lot warmer."
Fri. Jan. 3: "Johnny went up
after the Goose Island scholars and Florence went to school. It rained quite a lot in the night and rained
hard all morning. Johnny had trouble getting
over Darflers and was late getting to school.
Jimmie & Rachel were here awhile in the P.M."
Sat. Jan. 4: "We didnt get up
very early and after breakfast work was done we cleaned up the sitting room
& Florence swept in Kitchen & Mopped the Linoleum and then we used the
Vacuum Cleaner in Mothers room and Johnny helped some and then I baked cake
& pies. We had dinner about 1
oclock. Dave Weir came in in the
afternoon and told us that Mrs Weir was very low. They did not expect her to last long. Mrs. Bussing came today to care for her. In the evening Florence & I went over to
Marions a little while. Johnny went away
at night."
Sun. Jan. 5: "We didnt get up
very early and Mother, Florence & I had breakfast and did up the
housework. Florence, Marion & Johnny
walked to church. It is quite Icy and
rained & snowed some in the night but there is no more snow then there was
before. Johnny went away in P.M. we
stayed at home. Jimmie came over from
Joes a while in the P.M. to see if George & Hazel was here as he wanted to
see George but they didnt come.
Florence, Helen & Eddie went to Intermediate C U at night Getting colder at night. Florence fell and cut her knee on the Ice on
the way home from C.U."
Mon. Jan. 6: "We got up early
and Johnny went up to Goose Island after the scholars and Florence went to
school. I washed quite a lot of clothes
and did some baking It snowed toward night and snowed nearly all night Mrs Clow called in the PM"
Tues. Jan. 7: "We got up quite
early as there is quite a lot of snow and Johnny went up after the scholars and
Florence went to school. The snow plow
started plowing snow early kept at it all day.
It cleared off and clothes got nearly dry so I got them in and so we got
the Ironing all done except my dress. It
is quite cold. Johnny has a very sore eye
He has to keep a dark cloth under his goggles so he cant open his
eye. Johnny McKernan drove to school
& home for him."
Wed. Jan. 8: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went up to Goose Island after the scholars & Florence
went to school. I washed quite a lot of
clothes, Sheets, & Pillowcases and
other things Johnny took me down to see Mrs Weir she is very low Johnny was
coming after me but I got tired waiting so walked home. He got his switch for his car but couldn't
get it to work right so went down to Hank Moores to get it fixed and went on to
Battenville. Florence & Helen &
some others rode down hill a while."
Thurs. Jan. 9: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went after the scholars and Florence went to school. I baked some in A.M. In P.M. there was a Potato meeting at Grange
Hall and Lester & Busy & Baby came down
He drove Ed Pollocks New Ford & Ed, John & Rita came here awhile
and then went to see Mrs Hamilton after the meeting John McK came here while
Lester & Ed went to the store and Dave Weir came and called. It snowed hard nearly all afternoon and quite
a good deal in the night. Johnnys eye is
better."
Fri. Jan. 10: "We got up early
as school calls early today. Johnny went
after the scholars & Florence went to school. Jimmies folks have moved things out of the
Parlor & are putting the Lineolum up from the sitting room in there so to
dance in the sitting tomorrow night and took down the sitting room stove and
set up the parlor Stove. Johnny took the
scholars home & helped Jimmie some before he came home. It is quite mild."
Sat. Jan. 11: "We didn't get up
until late and did up the housework I
repaired one of Mothers Sofa chairs with Florences help. Helen was over a while and Florence swept the
sitting room and dusted I baked cake for home & to take up to Jimmie to a
dance tonight. Busy & Lester came
down at night and she stayed with Mother until nearly bedtime as Florence went
with Jimmie & Rachels sisters up there & I went to Laurences to stay with
the children so they could go. There was
a good crowd about sixty there. Laurence
brought me home after they got home.
Johnny went down after Charlotte in the morning and they went up to
Jimmies and they & Florence stayed all night. Ashton Cornell went up and they fixed the
porch"
Sun. Jan. 12: "We didnt get up
very early and mother & I had breakfast as we were alone. I read a while and then Hazel, George &
children came down and were here for dinner and in the P.M. Laurences folks
were going for a ride and saw Georges car so they came in and stayed until
after they went. Marion & children
came over so we had quite a housefull.
Just when Hazel & George were going home Johnny, Charlotte &
Florence came. They stayed a while and
then Johnny took Charlotte home.
Florence didn't go to C. U. It
was cloudy and quite mild. Ida &
Bruce are both growing fine. Mrs Weir
died last night."
Mon. Jan. 13: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went after the scholars.
I washed quite a lot of clothes and they got partly dry and then it
began to rain and rained hard all afternoon & evening. Johnny took Florence, Helen, Eddie & Ruth
to school after noon as it was raining hard. and Florence rode home with him at
night. Johnny took me down to Mrs Weirs
in the afternoon. Mrs Bussing is going
home tonight."
Tues. Jan. 14: "It cleared off
in the night and was clear in morning.
Johnny went up after scholars. It
was quite Icy and I washed some more clothes and got part of the others down
and they all got dry. In afternoon I
went down to Mrs Weirs Funeral. Florence
ironed the clothes nearly all. Florence
studied at night until late. She has to
study pretty hard now as next week is Exam.
It is very icy. Johnny took
Mother & I down to Will Weir's as she didn't want to go to the
funeral. I stayed at the house with
Elsie Nichols as she had a bad cold and didn't want to ride to Granville where
Mrs Weir was buried. I went to the bank
in AM"
Wed. Jan. 15: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went up after the scholars
I washed some more and baked some.
about or before noon it began to rain and rained hard and after dinner
Johnny took Florence, Helen, Eddie & Ruth to school and Florence rode home
with his load at night. Johnny went away
at night. It rained hard at night and was very Icy.
Thurs. Jan. 16: "We got
up very early as the roads were icy and Johnny started earlier than usual after
the scholars but had trouble getting up the hills. He was late getting the scholars to school. I baked and ironed some and mended on the
machine & made me an apron and made escalloped potatoes for Florence to
take to the A.B.H. Mission Circle at Mrs Kings.
There was not many there and she had to study after she got home. Johnny went away at night. It thawed some today. Johnny went out Glens Falls & got safely
Glass put in his car as the school buses are required to have it."
Fri. Jan. 17: "I got up early
as the roads are icy and school started earlier but Johnny had his car in Jimmy
Liddle's building to get his brakes thawed out and couldn't get it out until
Jimmy came up. But he got the children
to school on time. I washed a few things
and baked apple pie & cakes for home & Florence to take to the Senior
Dance. Johnny went away at night and
Jimmie's folks didnt come to the dance so Florence didnt get any chance to go.
We sat up until Eleven oclock as Johnny said he might be back in time to go to
the dance awhile but he didnt come until after the dance was over. She was quite disappointed."
Sat. Jan. 18: "We didn't get up
very early and Johnny didnt get up until he had just time to go to the bank for
me. I baked pies Marion came over a
while in the forenoon It was snowing
when we got up and snowed nearly all day.
Hailed some in afternoon The snow was very light so the hail will help
to hold it form blowing & drifting.
Johnny went away at night.
Florence went down to Marjorys and Helen & Ruth went with her in the
afternoon. Florence called Busy in
afternoon and Busy wanted her to go to
P.O. at night as they expected something in the mail. She, Helen & Ruth went to P. O. but didnt
get anything."
Sun. Jan. 19: (Florence's
handwriting) "We didn't get up very early. We didn't go to Church. About 11:30 we started for Lester's. They wanted us to come up for dinner. It was
pretty cold and after we started it started to snow. It snowed and the wind blew hard all
day. We started home about 4:30. We got along all right until we came to
Durkee's Flat and had quite a lot of trouble getting through the drifts
there. When we got below McGowans we
couldn't go any farther. Johnny walked
to Argyle and got help to shovel so we could get through. We were about 2½ hours coming home. The roads are drifted all around. Kept snow plows busy getting cars out of the
drifts. Snowed & blew nearly all
night."
Mon. Jan. 20: "We got up quite
early as Johnny wanted to get a job on the Snow Plow. He worked on the Brockway in the A.M. and
came home for dinner. He went on the Lynn Tractor in the P.M. He didn't get in until 8:30. Florence went to school all day to try
exams. Eng 4 & E. Geog. I did housework. They didn't get any roads
plowed out up toward Goose Island. We
closed up the Bed Room downstairs so I have to sleep upstairs."
Tues. Jan. 21: "We got up
early. I put up Johnny's lunch and got
his breakfast early and he went on the Lynn again to plow snow. He didn't get back until 11:30 that
night. They had their supper to Frank
Barker's. Florence went and tried Phy.
Geog. in the P.M. I baked some and did
the housework. In the P.M. Jimmy drove
King on the cutter down here to get some groceries. He had to take the milk over to Clayton's
with the horses."
Wed. Jan. 22: "We got up
early. I put up Johnny's lunch and got
his breakfast early and he went on the Lynn to plow snow. We did up the housework. Flo hunted up her old Velvet Suit. I ripped up part of it, took the beads off
from it. We steamed and pressed part of
it. In the P.M. Marjory and children
came up. In the A.M. Marion took Johnnys
car & She, Helen, Ray, Flo & I went over to Salem. I had to go to the Bank and I had to go to
John Chamberlains. After we got back
Hugh Weir took Johnnys car and went up to Joe McDougalls after David McKernon
to try exams. After school he took David
& Marion & something went wrong with the car so Hugh came back with
Ralph McGeoch. Johnny brought his car
down when the road men came home. John
McKernon brought them down. Johnny went
back with John & stayed all night."
Thurs. Jan. 23: "About
zero. I got up quite early because the
oil burner went out in the night. Johnny
came down with John McKernon when he came to try exams. Marion
came over a while. Flo mopped the kitchen floor. I baked some. Mother was pretty light headed this A.M. but
felt better later. Johnny slept a while
this A.M. About noon Lester came. He came down with Bertha Clare's & her
hired man. We cut out a waist of the
suit we've been ripping & cleaning.
The wind blew terribly hard part of the day & drifted in the roads
again. Johnny didn't work today. Flo went over to Marion's a while this
P.M. The wind doesn't blow so hard tonight
but it's quite cold."'
Fri. Jan. 24: "We got up early
because Johnny thought that he had to go to work. He didn't go to work until about noon. We did the housework. I baked some. In the
P.M. I sewed on Flo's Blouse. They were
scraping the road up by D Foster's and the snow plow broke. The men came home. Johnny was home shaving getting ready to go
away and Ed came and wanted to know if Johnny wanted to drive his car to Albany
to meet men with the part for the truck.
They got back about 11. PM. and Johnny came and changed his clothes and
went down to the town barn to help fix it.
He got back from the barn about 4 A.M."
Sat. Jan. 25: "We got up early.
I put up Johnny's lunch and he went to shovel snow again. Flo swept & dusted in the sitting room,
kitchen and in the bedrooms upstairs. I
baked some. I sewed on Flo's
blouse. In the P.M. Flo went down to
Marjory's and stayed a while there. She
and children walked back home with her.
They stayed until about 4 P.M.
Flo went to the library with Marion & Helen. Johnny stayed out and worked and didn't get
home until 2 A.M. I stayed up until 12
then layed on the couch until he got home."
Sun. Jan. 26: "I got up early
because Johnny thought that he would go to work. I put up his lunch and Horace told him to
wait until afternoon to work. He came
back home, got ready and went to Battenville and didn't get home until 4
P.M. They came after him to go to work
about 1:30 but he hadn't got home. We
didn't go to Church. In the P.M. Flo and
Helen went down to Marjory's."
Mon. Jan. 27: "We got up
early. Johnny went to work on the
road. Flo went to school. Jimmy brought the school children to school
in his car. They were late because he
couldn't get his car started. Jimmy came
after the school kids at night. I sewed
on Flo's blouse and did housework. It
keeps me most of the time keeping fires.
Johnny came home for supper. Mrs. Dennis and Mrs. Knickerbocker called
this P.M."
Tues. Jan. 28: "We got up
early. I put up Johnny's lunch. He went to work on the road. Flo went to school. Jimmy brought the school kids again. He was late again because the milk truck got stuck
and was in their way. I did the
housework and baked some. I sewed some
on Flo's blouse. After school Flo went
to Marion's a while. Mrs. Brayton called
this P.M. Johnny came home for supper
quite late."
Wed. Jan. 29: (Georgiana's
handwriting) "We got up quite early and I put up Johnnys lunch and he
worked on the snow plow. Jimmie brought
the scholars with his car and In the P.M. he & Rachel went out to town and
when they came back he left his car and took Johnnys to carry the children to
& from school. They were quite late
this morning as Jimmie couldnt get his car started the gas pipe were frozen
up. Florence went to school. I baked some and worked on Florences waist
some. Johnny took Jimmie's car and went
to Battenville at night and the car froze up and he had quite a lot of
trouble."
Thurs. Jan. 30: "We got up
early and I put up Johnnys lunch and he worked on the snow plow Jimmie brought
the scholars Johnnys car and came after them at night. Florence went to school. I washed some and baked too. I finished Florence's waist all but steaming
& pressing. Johnny left Jimmies car
down in the town barn last night to get it warmed up and Jimmie bought it up
here at night when he came after the scholars. It is very cold was way below
zero."
Fri. Jan. 31: "We got up early
and Johnny went to work on the snow plow but worked part of the day in the barn
on some of the machines. He worked
sixteen hours today. Jimmie brought the
scholars in Johnnys car and at night took his own car home. He and Rachel went to Glens Falls in
P.M. Marjory & children came up in
afternoon and Florence walked down to the store with them."
Sat. Feb. 1: "Quite cold We got up early and Johnny went to work. he
helped some in the town barn and Florence swept and dusted in the sitting room
and We did quite a washing The clothes nearly all got dry and Florence Ironed
them in the P.M. I baked pie and two
cakes one for home and one to take up to the Farm to the dance. Johnny went down after Charlotte to go to the
dance in P.M. but she had been sick so they didn't go until night. Jimmy came down after chairs in A.M. & at
night went over after Rachels sisters and Florence & I went up with them
and came home with Johnny & Charlotte and she stayed all night. There was about 40 there."
Sun. Feb. 2: "We didn't up very
early and Mother & I had breakfast and then Charlotte & Florence had
theirs just in time to go to church. We
walked and Marion went and came home with us.
Johnny didn't up until dinner time as he had been on the road so much
nights and lost so much sleep. In
afternoon Jimmie & Rachel came in a while and Laurence & Lois came up
& Lois stayed a while and then rode down with Johnny & Charlotte when
he took her home. Florence & Marions
children didn't go to church at night as it was so cold."
Mon. Feb. 3: "We got up early
and Johnny went up after the scholars Florence went to school. I did housework and baked some and in
afternoon I did quite a washing as the pump was frozen in forenoon. some of them
got dry and it hailed & sleeted and I brought the rest in and put up a line
in woodshed and hung them their. At
night Johnny went out to Fort Edward and practiced BasketBall."
Tues. Feb. 4: "We got up early
and Johnny went up after the scholars.
Florence went to school. I did
housework and dried some of the clothes by the stove"
Wed. Feb. 5: "Cold &
Windy We got up early and Johnny went
after the scholars. I did housework
& cooked a kettle of beets to can & for dinner. Florence went to
school. I went over to Marions a while
before night. The Seniors went on a
sleighride ride Nellie Susko came over here & she & Florence from here
with Wallace McWhorter to Jean Black's. and they came back there to have Cocoa,
Jello & cookies. Teressa Darfler
came back here & stayed all night with Florence. Johnny got in the night last night and went
to bed as soon as he had breakfast and slept until time to take scholars
home. Marjory, John & Lois were here
in P.M. Busy, Lester & Ruby were here a while in P.M. Johnny went away at night."
Thurs. Feb. 6: "We didnt get up
very early as Johnny didnt have to go to Darflers as Teresa was here. I Canned beets and did other housework. Florence finished the Ironing after
school. Johnny has a bad cold & Sore
throat. He went to bed again after he
got back form getting the scholars & had breakfast. Teressa was here for dinner."
Fri. Feb. 7: "We got up quite
early and Johnny went up after the scholars.
Jimmie is drawing Ice from Mud Lake."
Sat. Feb. 8: "We got up quite
early and I put up Johnnys lunch and he went down to the town barn and a load
of men went up on Bolios road and shoveled snow but he didnt take his
lunch. They came back for dinner.
Florence & I went over Mothers room & the sitting room floors with the
Vacuum Cleaner and she did her room. I
couldn't seem to get the oven hot but got 2 cakes baked after while. 1 for home & 1 for Florence to take to
Jimmies dance. Johnny went after
Charlotte & brought her Sister & Brothers. I went down & stayed with Marjory's
children for them to go to the dance & Florence went with them. They had a good crowd. Laurence brought us home after they got
home."
Sun. Feb. 9: "We didnt get up
until late and Johnny didn't come home last night but stayed at
Battenville. Soon after we got up it
began snowing and snowed hard until about 2 oclock and then the sun came out
and they began scraping State road & side walks. We didnt go to church and there wasn't any at
night as it was storming hard when at church time. Johnny got home about 11 oclock Laurence's
folks all but Earl came up in afternoon.
Helen & Ruth & Ray was over a while."
Mon. Feb. 10: "We got up early
and Johnny went up after the scholars.
Florence went to school. I washed
quite a lot of clothes and got some of them dry. In the P.M. Johnny helped on the snowplow and
he got Laurence to take the scholars home with Johnny's car and he work until
after dark. After he got home and had
supper he went out to Fort Edward to practice Basket Ball."
Tues. Feb. 11: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went after the scholars.
Florence went to school. I took Mothers Pillow Cases, Blanket &
sheet over for Polly Yarter to wash as I couldnt wash the Blanket in the pans I
wash in. I washed quite a few more
clothes today and got Yesterdays washing down.
and had the line full again.
Johnny took the scholars home and hurried back as Ed had got stuck up by
Brennans and he went to help get him out and they worked until about 10
oclock. We did nearly all the Ironing It
is milder today."
Wed. Feb. 12: "We didnt get up
very early as there was no school. We
were getting ready to go to Busy when Laurence came up to see if Johnny could
take his folks to Hartford to visit. So
he took us up to Busys & then came back & took Mrs & the girls
& Marjory & children to Tom Black's and he went to Hazels while they
were at Black and then brought them home and came up after us. He got stuck on Foster Hill where Ed had
scraped while we were there and the McKernan boys helped him shovel. Mother went with us and we had a good visit I
baked cookies for Busy and we were there for supper. Johnny went away after we
got home."
Thurs. Feb. 13: "We got up
early and Johnny went up after scholars and Florence went to school. I baked some and did other housework Florence has charge of Assembly tomorrow
morning and she was busy getting things ready for that and she had quite a lot
of errands to do tonight too. Johnny
took the scholars home and was going to help Jimmie pack a load of Ice and help
get the white cow up as she has been down for 2 or 3 days but Laurence went up
and butchered her as she couldnt stand up and he took the hide & some the
meat out to Fort Edward & Johnny stayed all night up there. It snowed all evening. Eddie came over and spent the evening as the
Girls had a Valentine Party."
Fri. Feb. 14: "We got up quite
early and Florence did her work and got ready to go to school a little early as
she had things to give around for Assembly but Johnny didnt come until late
with his load as he got stuck over on Darflers road and was late. Afternoon Hugh Weir helped him saw some big
sticks of wood in the barn so to saw them soon with the Machine. When he took the scholars home he sorted
& brought down 4 bushel potatoes for Miss Murray and took them out when he went
to play Basket Ball."
Sat. Feb. 15: "We didnt get up
very early and Johnny didnt get up until nearly eleven. Florence swept and
dusted in front room and I baked some and She mopped & swept in
Kitchen."
Sun. Feb. 16: Mother's Birthday We didnt get up very early. It is Mothers Birthday. She is 81 yrs today. I had hoped Jennie would come up for a day or
two. But Mother got a letter saying she could not come but sent a package that
had a chicken & fresh Pork. So we
had chicken pot pie. Florence &
Johnny went to church. Lester & Busy
& baby came down and were here for dinner and brought a freezer of Ice
Cream Laurences folks came up later a
while. Johnny went away in
afternoon. Florence, Helen & Eddie
went to Meeting at night."
Mon. Feb. 17: "We got up quite
early and Johnny went after the scholars & Florence went to school. I did housework & baked some. Johnny took the Brockway and took Fuel oil to
the new snow plow and then took the scholars home and them I put up a lunch
& he worked all night on the new snow plow."
Tues. Feb. 18: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went up after the scholars & Florence went to
school. It was a stormy day & the
wind blew and was very cold. The snow drifted quite bad, I had quite a
cold so didnt wash yet this week. after
school Johnny went up with the scholars and had hard work getting through until
he got to Mrs Clares or nearly there & got stuck in a drift and had to get
their team to draw him out the McKernan
boys walked from there & Marion & Teressa came back with him thinking
they couldn't get down in the morning.
They got stuck & run out of gas near Rouse & Lawrence R brought
them down & Laurence McW went with him and got his car."
Wed. Feb. 19: "We got up quite
early. It was drifted so Johnny couldnt
get through after the scholars. Florence
went to school & I washed Johnny's heavy unionsuit & quite a lot of
others had a line full but they did not all get dry. The scholars didnt get to school only Marion
& Teressa as they stayed at Marjorys all night last night and David &
Kenneth came with a horse & cutter in the afternoon. Teressa stayed here all night tonight. Johnny was on the snow plow until 10 oclock
& I stayed up and got him something to eat when he got home & then I
slept down in the bedroom as I had had oilstove in there 2 hours and got it
warmed up."
Thurs. Feb. 20: "We got up
early and Johnny went after the scholars I did the house work and baked cake to
have at home and one to take to Lesters Birthday party tonight. Johnny got back from working on the snow plow
just in time to go after the scholars.
He took the scholars and went from there down after Charlotte and got
back here about 7 oclock Mother, Florence & I went up to Lesters with them. We met Jimmie & Rachel and got stuck but got
up there as soon as Lufkins folks & Mrs Clare did we got home about one oclock."
Fri. Feb. 21: "We got up quite
early. Johnny went up after the
scholars. Florence went to school.
Charlotte stayed a night after we got home from Lesters Johnny stayed around the house all
forenoon. Charlotte went to school with
Florence and went with Johnny to take scholars home. After he got back he went to take Charlotte
home."
Sat. Feb. 22: "We didn't get up
very early. We did up the housework and
Florence swept & dusted in sitting room & bedrooms. In afternoon Florence went down to Marjorys. In the evening Jimmie came and Florence went
up home to the dance and later Marjory drove up and I went down and stayed with
the children & they went to the dance and Florence came home with
them. Laurence brought us up after they
got home."
Sun. Feb. 23: "We didnt get up
very early. Florence & I walked to
church. It was communion and they have services in back room. after dinner Florence walked down to Marjorys
& they all went for a ride around by the lake & up by the Farm but
found no one at home. Marjory &
children stopped a while when they got back.
Busy, Lester, Ruby & Sammie were here when they got back but went
home right away. Florence didnt go to C
U. Johnny is staying at Jimmies."
Mon. Feb. 24: "We got up quite
early & Florence went to school. I
did housework & got some wood that was all Ice out to thaw off & put in
the oven to dry out. I have quite a cold
so did not wash. The cistern pump was
frozen so I could not get soft water anyway."
Tues. Feb. 25: "We got up quite
early. Florence went to school & to
the Library after school. It thawed
quite a lot today so that the snow slide off of the back part of the house at
night. after school I got Eddie to go up
on the roof and clean off the snow & Ice along the edge of the house as it
thawed and came down in the kitchen around the back window & in the
cupboards so I had to take out dishes & put a dripping pan to catch the
water. My cold is some better."
Wed. Feb. 26: "We got up real
early as the snow & Ice had slid off the roof & the path had to be
shoveled out & the woodshed door was wedged so that I could get it open
just enough to get in. The cistern pump
was thawed out so I did quite a washing had more than a line full. Johnny & some fellows brought the saw and
sawed up the wood in the barn. Florence
went to school. Marjory & children
came up late in afternoon & Earl came form school. Helen came in a while. I got nearly all the clothes in before
bedtime. It rained some at
evening."
Thurs. Feb. 27: "I got up real
early and had quite a lot of tings to do as Laurence was coming up to take me
up to the Farm to cut up Beef & can some.
We got it cut up & got 23 pints on and they were cooking when we
left and I got the Roaster full cooking & left in the oven. It had thawed quite a lot and the roads are
quite slushy. While we were there
Laurence tried to move his car & he broke the gears some way so Jimmie had
to get the team to move it. Jimmie
brought us home& Laurence brought a quarter of the Beef. At night Florence & Helen went to Coila
to a C.U. rally with Mr & Mrs King, Helen Durkee, Ella Shannon & Howard
Stevenson"
Fri. Feb. 28: "We got up early
& Florence & I were going up to the Farm to finish up the Beef Jimmie
was coming after us but Johnny stopped & said Rachel had toothache all
night so they were going to the Dentists so Florence hurried & got ready
& went to school I brought home the
bones we cleaned the meat off & some small pieces & got Marions roaster
& cooked it full & the Aluminum dish full. Florence went to Mission Circle at Mrs Kings
at night I made scalloped corn & she took Sandwiches Laurence got Garrys car and went up to the
farm and got his car last night."
Sat. Feb . 29: "We didnt get up
very early & after breakfast I went at sorting over the meat & picking
it off the bones and got it in cans Had 6 pints meat & 3 pts + 2½ pts of
broth Florence swept & dusted &
I baked cake In afternoon Busy & Lester came down The baby has had trouble with her bowels
& the Dr was coming to Argyle so she went to Marions & she gave the
baby and Enmima. Jimmie has another
dance tonight. Jimmie came down and brought
milk and was going to take some boys back with him. Florence didnt go. Helen was sick Friday & today."
Sun. Mar. 1: "We didnt get up
very early and I took a bath before I got dressed. We didn't go to church. Helen & Ray came over when Eddie went to
Sunday school. Helen is feeling pretty
good today. Laurences folks went to
Lesters for dinner. Marjory stopped on the way home a minute. I got a letter
from Hazel asking us to come up for dinner today but we didnt have any way to
go and anyway Mother has quite a cold."
Mon. Mar. 2: thru Thurs. Mar.
12: blank
Fri. Mar. 13: "We
got up quite early. School called at
quarter of nine. Florence went to
school. I did housework & baked
some. Johnny was here for dinner and
after noon Johnny took me to the Bank & I went to Marions a while &
then he took me to Marjorys John is not
feeling very good has quite a cold are afraid of Measles. Earl is in bed his rash is leaving a little
today he seemed to feel pretty good but weak.
Laurence brought me home. Snow
going and water raising."
Sat. Mar. 14: "I got up before
7 oclock because Johnny stayed all night and had to get up early to take Mr
& Mrs Dennis to Chester Vt as her mother was very bad. They started about 7 oclock a m & got back
about 5 PM. Johnny went away as soon as
he had something to eat. I didnt do much
as my leg is pretty lame & sore. I
baked some & Florence swept & Dusted & Mopped. Marjory came up & brought some books for
Florence to take to the Library & went to Marions to call the Dr as John
has the Measles. Florence went to
Library & then to Marjorys In P.M."
Sun. Mar. 15: "We didnt get up
until late Florence & Helen went to church Jimmie & Rachel came down
before she got home from church and didnt stay for dinner. They came back later and stayed a while. Florence, Marion, Helen & Ruth went for a
walk in the afternoon stopped at Marjorys awhile at night Florence Helen, Ruth & Eddie
went to Intermediate C.U."
Mon. Mar. 16: "We got up quite
early and It is very dark & cloudy.
I baked some and Florence went to school. Johnny was here for dinner. In the afternoon
Earl & Laurence came up. Earl was
going to the Barbershop to get a haircut and when he came back he went to
Marions & stayed until Laurence came after him. Snow has melted very fast making lots of
water everywhere."
Tues. Mar. 17: "We got up quite
early. Florence went to school & I
did quite a washing & then made a pudding for dinner. Johnny was here for dinner. Marion & Ray
came over about 3-45 & stayed a while after Florence got home she Ironed
what had to be Ironed & then went down to Marjorys. The children are getting over the
Measles John is feeling pretty good
again & Bruce hasnt taken them yet.
It rained quite a lot this afternoon but I got my clothes off the line
before they got wet. The wind blew very
hard and It rained hard at night. Lot of water in the cellar."
Wed. Mar. 18: "We got up quite
early & Florence went to school. I
did housework after school Florence got sugar and I made 2 kinds of fudge she helped
make it. The 'Seniors' were going to
sell candy at the Basketball games tonight.
Florence went to the hall and the Seniors Mothers were coming here to
make plans for the Annual Card Party & Dance. Mr & Mrs Nichols, Mrs Huggins, & Mrs
Story came and we planned for the refreshments Ice Cream & Cake are to be
served. It has been a very rainy day and
the roads are very bad they say. Mrs
Anna B. Hall's funeral was at 2 oclock this PM. & Ray stayed with me while
Ed & Marion went to the funeral."
Thurs. Mar. 19: "We got up
quite early & It looked quite like clearing off the sun came out a few
minutes and then clouded up again.
Florence went to school. I baked
cake & cupcakes. Marion & Ray
came over a while but Ray didnt feel well so they didnt stay long. In the afternoon Mother & I went over to
Eds as Floss McE was down there.
Florence went to a Mission Circle meeting at Mrs. M. B. Kilmers. a South American Meeting & supper. It rained hard about 5 - 5-30 oclock and some
all evening. High water & Floods all
over the Country doing lots of damage & a great many lives lost."
Fri. Mar. 20: "We got up quite
early and Florence went to school & I went over to Polly Yarters to see if
she would wash mothers Blanket & a single one of mine. She could so I took them over and went over
to see how Ray was feeling, he was in bed, quite feverish & sick &
Vomited in night. Marjory & Lois
came up in P.M. There was a social of
some sort at the church & a dance at Town Hall but Florence didnt go but
she & Helen & Ruth went up to Garrys but found no one there. Johnny went to the dance & came back to
stay the rest of the night."
Sat. Mar. 21: "We didnt get up
very early and after breakfast work was done Florence swept in sitting room and
dusted & I baked a pie & crust & then Ruth came over & she
helped Florence some going over Mothers room carpet with the Vacuum Cleaner
& I helped with it some and then Nettie S. & Harold came over to get
Harolds money from the Trust fund in the bank.
So I went up to the bank with them and they brought me back. Jimmie took 5 bu Potatoes to Miss M. Johnny stayed for dinner and then went to
Jimmies. I went over to Marions in late
P.M. & at night Marjory came up & I went down & stayed with the
children & Florence went with them to Jimmies to a Dance."
Sun. Mar 22: "We didnt get up
very early & Florence & Marion went to church. Ruth & Ray came over here and stayed when
Eddie & Helen went to Sabbath School.
Before time for Florence & Marion to come home Hazel, Minnie &
Ida came down. George had gone to see
Mary Rice and they came down here. They
stayed until about 4 oclock. Laurence,
Marjory, John & Lois came up while Hazel was here and Marion & children
were over. Hazel went over to Marions
and called Busy & talked to her.
Florence, Helen, Ruth & Eddie went to C.U. It was quite windy &
cool."
Mon. Mar. 23: "We got up quite
early I got quite a washing picked up & got it done before 10 oclock.
Had the line full & some on the porch. Marion came over and stayed a while She sent
her washing The clothes all got dry & Florence Ironed most of them except
her waist , my 2 dresses & the tablecloth. After I got the after dinner
work done I walked up to the bank & got Harolds money deposited so he or
Nettie could get it and then I went to Marions a while."
Tues. Mar. 24: "We got up quite
early & I cleaned the big agate Kettle & was ready to Iron when Mrs
Ellis came in and stayed until nearly noon.
In the afternoon Busy & the baby & Rita McKernan came and Rita
stayed a while & then went to do errands I kept Ruby for Busy to go to the
bank & to Marions a few minutes.
Sammy brought Busy, Ed Pollock & McKernans down on business. Florence has quite a cold. Cough a lot."
Wed. Mar. 25: "We got up good
season & I did some baking. Florence
has a bad cold or grip I guess didnt go to school. In the afternoon nearly night Jimmie &
Rachel came here they had been to Johnsonville to see Cliff LeBarron & Mrs
Starr about working the Farms They are
coming up tomorrow to talk matters over. I am to go up."
Thurs. Mar. 26: "We got up
quite early and Florence doesnt feel very good has grip I guess and didnt feel
like going to school so she & I went up with Johnny when he came down with
the scholars. He & Jimmie got the
sap pan set & started to boil sap about 11 oclock Cliff LeBarron & Mrs
Starr came a fellow from down there
brought them in a car. We made a trade and they are to begin moving
Monday. We talked things over some and
they have 8 cows & 5 young cattle & furnish the horses and work on
halves. We came down with Johnny when he
came after the scholars."
Fri. Mar. 27: "I got up quite
early. Florence feels some better, head does not ache so much and is going to
school today as it will be out early not a very long day. I baked so we could go to Jimmies
tomorrow."
Sat. Mar. 28: "We got up real
early & got things ready to leave for Mothers dinner & Jimmie came down
after Florence & I to go up to do a big washing. We did have a big one & the wind blew so
hard it was a job to keep them on the lien but every thing got dry and Johnny
boiled sap nearly all day and I strained & cleansed all of the syrup that
was made so far. 12½ qts I think not
much of a Sap year. We stayed until
after supper & came down with Johnny.
Florence helped with the washing and to hand up cloths but sat & lay
around all afternoon was not so good at night."
Sun. Mar. 29: "We didnt get up
very early and We didnt go to church as Florence don't seem to get over her
cold. She went down to Marjorys a while
in afternoon."
Mon. Mar. 30: "We got up quite
early and I did some baking and other housework & Laurence & Marjory
came up and took me up to the farm we were going to clean the pantry & pack
dishes but the folks were going to bring a load of moving today so we got some
of the rooms cleaned out so they took quite a lot of their things up in Busy's
room & the sitting room & Bob & Francis Starr stayed all night to
help take care of the cattle & horses as they brought part of their stock
too. We didnt come home until nearly
dark Florence came up with Johnny with
the scholars. We came home with
Laurences folks."
Tues. Mar. 31: "We got up quite
early and went up to the farm with Johnny to get more of our things out of
their way. after we had been there a
while Marjory Laurence & Lois came up and we worked all day, got dinner for
Mrs Starr & Raymond & the man that brought the truck load of
Furniture. Florence & I came home
with Laurences folks about 4 oclock and Rachel came down with Johnny after he
took the scholars home. Jimmie had
filled his Truck & Car with boxes and other things after he helped do
chores he came down with truck. He &
Rachel were going to stay here until they get a place to rent."
Wed. Apr. 1: blank
Thurs. Apr. 2: blank
Fri. Apr. 3: "We got quite
early & Johnny went up after the scholars.
Florence went to school and I strained & cleaned part of the syrup
and baked pie & a Sponge cake & Black Chocolate Cake for the Senior
card party & Dance & In Afternoon I made the Custard for Ice Cream for
tonight & a 2 qt Freezer for supper.
Wallace McWhorter brought over milk & sugar for the Ice Cream and
Jimmie went over there after the Ice & Salt I made pineapple. Florence
& I went with Jimmie & Rachel to the Dance. They had a High priced
Orchestra but didn't have a very large crowd so didnt make very much
money. Johnny didn't go to the dance
went a basket Ball Tournament. The
mothers & Fathers did the work mostly."
Sat. Apr. 4 thru Sat. Apr. 11: blank
Sun. Apr. 12: Easter
Sunday "We got up early as we were going
to the Sunrise Service at the church.
Jimmie & Rachel Florence & I went. It was at 7-30. There was quite a lot there We had breakfast
after we got back & about 11 oclock Johnny took Mother, Florence & I up
to Lesters we had dinner & Lester wasnt
feeling very good and was afraid of appendicitis so they went out to the
Drs He said to be careful as it was an attack and might not bother again. We came home and at night Florence &
Helen & Eddie went to C. U. "
Mon. Apr. 13: "We got up quite
early and it was rainy so we didnt go much washing Florence washed out a few things after it
began to clear off. She & Rachel
walked down to Marjorys in afternoon Jimmie went down after them. Florence Ironed some after they came
home."
Tues. Apr. 14: "We got up quite
early. Jimmie went up and worked did
some things at the farm and worked some for McKernans. Florence went to Busys."
Wed. Apr. 15: "We got up quite
early as Johnny goes to work today to drive Mrs Yarters truck on the county
road & Jimmie was to help Fred Wandell finish the chimney he worked at
Yesterday but he didnt come in the morning and it rained hard later on. We had
dinner early and went up to the farm and got the canned stuff from down cellar
and some other things had the car full Busy & Baby & Florence came down
a while. we stopped at McAuley place and
Jimmie took care of the horses on the way home.
Johnnys arm is not so good tonight so he & Jimmie when to the Dr's
tonight. He said it was caused by a
strain and not to use it much and gave him some thing to rub on it."
Thurs. Apr. 16: "I got up quite
early as Johnny had to go to work on the road and had to go early to get some
work done on the truck before time to go on the road. I put up his lunch. We had quite a hard thunder shower about 5
oclock and the wind blew very hard and it hailed & rained but stopped
before work time. Jimmie went up and
took King & Bessie & plowed some at McKernans. Was gone all day. Marjorys folks went up to
Lesters today. Florence is still up there It seems lonesome without her. Johnny
had to work or stay at the garage and see what was done on Yarters truck Rachel
does not feel very good and they have gone to the Dr's tonight. We had one of Rachel's Roosters for Supper
tonight."
Fri. Apr. 17: blank
Sat. Apr. 18 thru Tues. Apr. 22:
blank
Wed. Apr. 22: "We got up early
and Johnny went to drive truck on the road & Jimmie went to take the
scholars & then went up to McKernans to work Florence went to school &
in P.M. Marion & I went to a W C T U Convention in the U P church. Laurence came up & we rode down to church
& Rachel went down to get Bruce as she was going to keep him up here. Marjory & the rest of the children went
to church & were in a Recruiting service at the close of the afternoon
session. Johnny went up street in
evening but came home early Jimmie
& Rachel went away but were home early.
It still does not warm up much
Snow Flakes today."
Thurs. Apr. 23: "Cool, about
Freezing We got up quite early & I
put up Johnnys lunch. Jimmie took Johnny
down to Yarters to drive Mrs Y's truck on the road and then went up after the
scholars & tend the horses. He didnt
work today. He & Rachel went to
Glens Falls in P.M. and took the scholars home after school. Tom Brennan came at night and Jimmie went up
to look at a cow but he didnt sell her.
Mrs Bell was here to call this P.M.
At night Florence & Rachel went for a walk. We washed some & I baked pies in
A.M. Jimmie went up & took Albert
Miller up to look at his horses but didnt sell any."
Fri. Apr. 24: Quite cold about 34º
above zero We got up quite early and
I put up Johnnys lunch and after breakfast Johnny got a ride down to Yarters to
take the truck and Jimmie went up to Goose Island after the scholars & to
take care of the horses & get milk.
Florence went to school early as it began at 8-45. Jimmie was at home today. School was out at 2-30 and Jimmie &
Rachel, Florence & Teressa Darfler & Kenneth Liddle went to Granville
as the boys from High School were going to play Granville H S in a practice
Game. The G. M. A. C. men were here to
see about Johnnys car & The Berkshire Men were here to see Jimmie about his
Life Ins."
Sat. Apr. 25 thru Thurs. Apr. 30:
blank
Fri. May 1: "84º above
zero"
Sat. May 2: blank
Sun. May 3: "We didnt get up
very early & there wasnt any church Service
Jimmie folks went away & In the afternoon Jimmie & Rachel came
back & Stella came with them & Rachel was going to go to Lake George to
work a week or two. Marjory &
children came up a while about 1 oclock Johnny, Mother, Florence & I went
up to Lesters new place they were going up to work or plan so we went up
there. We stopped at the lower place
& looked at the horses & got dinner after we got home & had it
about 4.30 Johnny went away It rained
& Florence didnt go to C U at night."
Mon. May 4: "We got up quite
early Johnny went to work on the road
driving Yarters truck Jimmie went up
after the Goose Island scholars & tend the horses. He went back to John Liddles to work. I did quite a lot of washing & baked
pies. Florence went to school &
after school she took down most of the clothes & Ironed all of them but the
shirts. I Ironed them after supper
Johnny went to Glens Falls to see about his car. Florence & I went over to Marions a
while."
Tues. May 5: "I got up quite
early and put up Johnnys lunch & got breakfast ready. Johnny went to work on the road & Jimmie
went up after the scholars & to tend the horses & get the milk. Jimmie went up to John Liddles to plow with
the tractor. Florence went to school. The Argyle H S boys and Salem H.S. were to
play ball after school but it rained so it was was too wet to play. Johnny came home early to Umpire the game so
he took the scholars home and was going to School Meeting at Goose Island. Marions new Electric Stove came tonight but
they are not hooked up to the Power Wire yet."
Wed. May 6: "I got quite early
and baked some and put up Johnnys lunch and got ready to go up to Lesters to
help Busy as they are going to move today up on the Charles McNeil place. Jimmie took me up to their house & I
helped get things ready. And we had
dinner at the old place and the Men took two loads in Ralphs truck and Busy
& Ruby & I went up in the car.
The men had a fire in the Dining Room Stove & was setting up the
Kitchen Stove when we got here we go the beds set up & things so they could
get along. The Argyle H.S. & Salem
H. S. played ball here and Argyle won. 16-4.
Jimmie & Florence came up on the hill after me when he brought the
scholars home."
Thurs. May 7: "We got up early
and I put up Johnnys lunch & he worked on the road & Jimmie went after
the scholars and then went back up to Liddles to work. Florence went to school but came home with
the tooth ache in the forenoon and again a while before noon she put asperin in
her tooth and took some and that helped it. Busy & Lester came down to get
things for the cistern pump & some other business and went home before
noon. At night Florence & Helen went
down to Marjory and stayed a while."
Fri. May 8: "We got up early &
Johnny went to work on the road and Jimmie went after the scholars & went
back up to John Liddles to work. I sewed
some and baked some. The Argyle H. S.
went to Cambridge to play Cambridge H. S. & won 8-0. Florence went There was a quite a lot of Argyle
folks there. Teressa came back &
stopped here & waited until nearly dark Charley Harke came after her."
Sat. May 9: "We got up quite
early & Johnny went to work on the road & Jimmie went up to Liddles to
work. We did up the housework &
Florence swept & dusted & Mopped in the Kitchen and in afternoon Busy
came down and Mother, Florence & I went up to the town Hall to a Community
Auction we stayed a while & then came down after Marion but a man was there
fixing their telephone so we went down to see when Mrs Gallup could cut Busy's
hair she could do it then so I kept Ruby while she had it cut. Then we went back & took Marion & Ray
up to the Sale. Marjory & children
were there. Johnny went away at night
& Jimmie went after Rachel."
Sun. May 10: "We didnt get up
until late & Johnny, Florence & I went to church. Jimmie & Rachel went over to her home
& came back a while in afternoon and Stella was with them. Johnny went away right after dinner &
took Laurences folks with him and went to Saratoga they went & got
Charlotte and she came back & they had supper at Laurences. Johnny took Florence & I to Mothers Day
service at church & Marjory brought us home. Johnny
didnt get home until late. Jimmie
folks came about 10.30. Rachel came back
from Lake George last night, where she worked for a week."
Mon. May 11: "Hot nearly 90º
above in the shade We got up quite
early & Johnny went to drive the truck on the road & Jimmie went up
after the scholars. I did a big washing
& Rachel washed quite a lot. We put
up the old line from the barn to the woodshed & got the all dry. Rachel made a big birthday cake for Helen her
sister & they went over there for supper.
After supper Johnny, Florence & I went up to the place and it
rained We stopped at McAuley place to
see the horses. We looked over oats for seed & took up the share of the
milk check. They or myself weren't
satisfied with the amount or test either.
Cliff went to Buskirk to see about it."
Tues. May 12: "We got up early
and I put up Johnnys lunch. He went to
work on the road & Jimmie went up after the scholars. I ironed & baked some. I went over to Marions & ordered Grass
Seed from Copelands Store & Called Horace Story about the fence at the
McAuley place. Jimmie worked at John
Liddles. Johnny was to come from work
early to Umpire a B.B. Game between Greenwich H.S. & Argyle H.S, but they
got started to play and a thunder shower came up so they could not play. Jimmie & Rachel went away. Johnny went up to Copelands after the Grass
Seed. and then went away again."
Wed. May 13: "We got up early.
We had a very hard Thunder Shower about 4 oclock and it rained very hard and
looked very showery in the morning.
Johnny went to drive truck on the road and Jimmie went after the scholars
and after he got back he took me up to the bank. Florence went to school & Rachel went
down to Mrs Kilmers and swept & cleaned some. I baked pies & cake & in afternoon
Marjory & children all but Bruce came up Earl went to Barber Shop and got
his hair cut. It rained very hard we had a hard Thunder Shower and they had to
wait until it was over Laurence took
them home in the car The Greenwich H.S.
came to play ball again today but couldn't on account of the shower Jimmie
mixed Grass Seed and took some up to the Farm."
Thurs. May 14: "We got up quite
early & I put up Johnnys lunch & he worked on the road & Jimmie
went up after the scholars and came back and then they went out to town. They went down to Mrs Kilmers & painted
some on the woodwork after supper Jimmie expected Joe Brown to go up after
moving but he didnt come so Johnny, Florence & I went up and mowed the lot
in the cemetery. We had Eds Lawn
Mower. Jimmie & Rachel went down to the
house to look things over & Florence went afterward & Mother & I
went to Mrs Kilmers to call & I went to Jimmies. Johnny came home early."
Fri. May 15: blank
Sat. May 16: blank
Sun. May 17: "We didnt get up
until late & Jimmie took Florence & I to church & came after us
& after dinner they went away I was communion"
Mon. May 18: blank
Tues. May 19: blank
Wed. May 20: blank
Thurs. May 21: blank
Fri. May 22: "We got up quite
early & I put up Johnnys lunch & he went to work on the road &
Jimmie went up after the scholars & then went back to Liddles to work. I covered the cushions for Jimmies rocking
chair. & Florence & I went down awhile.
Jimmie had to come after the scholars early so the took quite a lot of
their things over so they could stay there.
The Argyle H.S. went to Schuylerville to play the H.S. There &
Schuylerville won 6-5. Florence went
with Jim Shannons to see them play.
Johnny went after he got through work."
Sat. May 23: "We got up quite
early and Johnny went to work on the road & Florence & I did up the
work. I baked some & she swept &
Mopped and about 10 oclock Busy came down & she had to go to the Bank &
do some errands so we kept the baby and then Mother, Florence & I went home with her. Raymond went too. We helped get dinner & after dinner I
baked Ginger Snaps & Busy made pumpkin Pies we stayed until after supper
& chores & Lester, Busy & Ruby brought us home. Jimmie & Rachel stayed in their new home
for the first last night Johnny went away at night."
Sun. May 24: "We didnt get up
very early and didnt go to church. I
helped Florence with some of her school work & after dinner Johnny, Mother,
Florence & I went up to Hartford to Willard McKernans & then to Hazels
and stayed there awhile and came back home by North Argyle. We went up by the McAuley place and stopped
to see the horses & then went by D. A. Fosters & Belcher. The road was good from Belcher. After we got home Florence & I worked
with the Typewriter. she brought it over from Eds in the forenoon. and got it
so she could Type her Commencement Essay and she finished it. Florence didnt go to C U."
Mon. May 25: "Pleasant &
Quite warm We got up early & I put
up Johnnys lunch & he worked on the road & Jimmie carried the
scholars. Florence went to school. I did quite a washing by hand she helped some
before she went. The clothes all got dry
& Florence Ironed some at night & we fixed the plant boxes &
Florence mowed the lawn. The boys were
going to saw the wood but couldnt get help so didnt saw. M Barsaleaus the Old Age Pension man taking
School Bus Census was here in afternoon.
The T.B. testers were at the Farm and tested the Cows."
Tues. May 26: "Pleasant &
Hot We got up early & Johnny went
to drive truck on the road. Florence
took down the lace curtains in Mothers room & I washed them. Florence
helped get out the stretchers and get them on chairs so I could put them on to
dry I put on three & Mrs Starr came
with the milk check & I took it up to the Bank and got it cashed and
divided it up. It was nearly noon so I
had to hurry to get dinner. I put the other curtains on to dry later. Florence finished the Ironing in the
morning. Johnny went out to have his
pictures taken for Chaffeurs license.
The H S team went to Fort Edward to play the H S team there & Fort
Edward won. Florence & 2 other girls
went with Miss Roberts & Miss Mahaffy."
Wed. May 27: "Cool nearly
frost Rainy in Morning I didnt get up very early as it was raining
& dark but It stopped raining so I put up Johnnys lunch & he went to work
on the road. Jimmie carried the Goose
Island scholars. I expected Mildred H.
to help me clean Mothers room today but wanted
a pleasant day so I baked cake & did a number of odd jobs & at
night Johnny, Florence, Marion & I went up to the Cemetery. after we got back Marion came in and stayed
and visited with Mother a while Johnny
went away after we came back."
Thurs. May 28: "We got up quite
early & It was raining but nearly stopped so Johnny went to work & It
is damp & cool & rainy most of the forenoon so we didnt clean mothers
room but I put up the curtains as it looked so bare. I went over to Marions in forenoon. Jimmie & Rachel went out to Hudson Falls
& he got Johnnys license & a roll of barbed wire for the farm, and
Marjory, Lois, & John were up and Earl came after school. At night Jimmie & Rachel took Florence
& Helen out to the Strand to an ameteur concert & show"
Fri. May 29: "We got up early
& I put up Johnnys lunch & he worked on the road. Jimmie went after the scholars. Florence helped take the feather bed &
some of the things out of Mothers room and I swept & cleaned it all but the
windows. Florence washed them inside
after school but it was too cold to do the outside. Mother went over to Marions in forenoon a
while. after supper Florence & I
went down to Jimmies a while & Rachel came back with us and we went over to
Marions. The children went and got a lot
of flowers for us for Decoration Day."
Sat. May 30: "Rainy We didnt get up very early and I baked pies
before breakfast & baked cake afterward.
Florence mopped in Kitchen & swept some. Busy came down & Johnny took us up to the
cemetery with some flowers. After we had
dinner Busy took Mother, Florence & I over to Salem Cemetery & We came
back by West Hebron & went up to Lesters & stayed for supper & came
down with them at night. Johnny sprained
his wrist last night high jumping and cant use it at all. It was raining when I got up & rained
quite a little in forenoon but cleared off cooler at night."
Sun. May 31: "Marions Baby born
at 2-30. Betty Georgia is its name We didnt get up until late Johnny went away
yesterday & didnt come home last night.
Raymond came over & told us that they had a little baby girt over
there. It was born about 2-30 oclock
last night. Mrs Bussing is there. Hazel
& George & children came down. I
invited them as it was Minnies 8th Birthday.
They were here here for dinner & after dinner Laurences folks came
up a while & Leona & Emma Barkley & Mary & the three children
came & stopped a few Minutes They all went away before 4 oclock. Jimmies & Rachel came about 9
oclock. They had been away all night
were just getting home. Marion is
getting along good."
Mon. June 1 thru Tues. June 9: blank
Wed. June 10: "I got up early
& put up lunch for Johnny. Florence
went to school I did quite a washing did
it in the Kitchen as it was so hot on the back porch. It was a good drying day before I got through
hanging them up Cliff came with the milk check.
Rachel came over & she took it up & got it cashed. He went up to C. Ketchems to see if he had a
bull to sell or rent but he didnt."
Thurs. June 11: "We got up
early & I put up Johnnys lunch & he went to drive truck on the
road. Florence went to school. I baked & Ironed some and then Laurence
& Cliff LeBarron came & He came to see about doing the things the milk
Inspector ordered. I had to stop Ironing
& finished in afternoon. at night Jimmie took his truck & Eddie went
with him & Florence, Rachel & I went with Johnny up to the farm to take
some potatoes to Fosters to grade. Laurence
came & brought Ed Heath to see about trading a cow for his bull. We didnt make any trade. We went to Fosters & then on the way home
I stopped to see Clifford McKernan. He
is very sick. We had a hard thunder
Shower."
Fri. June 12: "We got up early
& Johnny went to work on the road Jimmie Went up after the scholars &
brought the milk Florence went to
school until about 2 oclock as this was the last day of school they were going
to Lauderdale for a picnic. Jimmie &
Rachel took Florence, Helen McGeoch & Valorie Clow. They got home about 6 oclock. Busy came down in afternoon & I went with
her to Marjorys to do some mending on the sewing machine. We had the garden plowed today. I went up to Ed Heath and decided not to trade
the cow for the Bull. Eddie split some
wood. Ms Bussing went home from Marions she will be alone."
Sat. June 13: "Had garden
dragged & put in some seeds We got
up quite early & I put up Johnny's lunch & he went to work on the
road. Florence & I did some cleaning
out in the woodshed so Eddie could put some wood in when he got it split. &
she did some washing her underthings & Hose, Her white hat & White silk
Dress & the bottom flounce to her yellow Organdie Dress. In the afternoon she took them over to
Marions & Ironed them with the Electric Iron & pressed. Helen &
Ruths Organdie White Dresses. At night
Johnny & Charlotte were here a while & afterward we went down &
stayed with Marjorys children for them to go away to celebrate their
Anniversary Eddie split & put in
some wood. I walked to Bank in A M"
Sun. June 14 thru Sat. June 20: blank
Sun. June 21: (Florence's
handwriting) We didn't get up very early.
We didn't go to Church. Johnny
didn't come home last night. In the P.M. Johnny came up with Charlotte. They, Jimmy & Rae, & Flo went up home
and Johnny fixed the engine, then went on over to see Ed McClellan. While they were gone Jennie came up with the
nurse's folks on their way to Cossayuna.
She stayed for a couple of hours.
At night we went to the Baccalaureate Services at the Church. Mother & Jen went over to Marions. When we came back from Church Jen was
gone. We all went to Marions for a while
then came home."
Mon. June 22: "We got up
early. I put up Johnnys dinner. Florence
went down with him and brought back the car. After we got the housework done,
Marjory & children took us out to Hudson Falls to see about Florence's new
wrist-watch. It gained a lot. She got it fixed. We went to some stores and got back about
noon. We had dinner and in the P.M Florence went to the church to practice for
the Commencement Exercises. I did some
sewing. At night Busy & Lester came
down & left Ruby with Marion and they, Marjory, Johnny, Florence, & I
went out to the Commencement Exercises at Hudson Falls. Harold Smith graduated. There was a large class of 76. We saw all of Harry's folks afterwards and
got home about eleven."
Tues. June 23: "We got up early
and I put up Johnny's lunch. I baked
some Florence went to the Church to practice for the Commencement
Exercises. After she got home, she swept
the sitting room and fixed a table to put her presents on. In the P. M. I shortened Florence's
Graduation Dress and she pressed it. Flo
went down to Marjory's. A Little later
Marjory & children came up. At night
Johnny went down after Charlotte and we
all went to Church to the Commencement Exercises. Mother went too. The Class all looked very nice and did
fine. Helen, Eddy ,Ruth & Earl got
prizes. After the exercises Harry's
folks, George's & Lester's folks, & part of Ed's folks were here."
Wed. June 24: (Georgiana's handwriting)
"We didnt get up very early as Johnny wasn't here to take his lunch. When
He took Charlotte home he stayed down all night & was going to Troy today
to get Charlotte's wedding clothes.
Ralph Yarter drove the truck in his place today. We didn't do so very much housework. I went over to Marions and did some
telephoning & I called Mrs Stout and ordered Strawberries. Rachel came up in afternoon & at night
Jimmie, Rachel & Florence went up after them & got some for
themselves. They went down to Marjorys
& Florence went to a ballgame but there were no other girls but her &
Helen & Ruth so came back."
Thurs. June 25: "We got up
early & I put up Johnnys lunch & I picked over Strawberries and after
breakfast Mother helped pick over some & I canned 9 pint cans & made 12
glasses of Strawberry & Pineapple Jam.
I telephoned to Hazel to bring the baby & I would keep her
tonight. We washed quite a few thing Florence washed in the morning & I did in
afternoon & I baked some. At night
Johnny took Florence to the Alumni Banquet.
He went as her guest. Florence
was nearly sick this forenoon. I gave up
that Hazel & George were coming but they had a flat tire so were late
getting here & Hazel put the baby to bed and got her to sleep before they
went but she woke up & didnt any one but Minnie to take her but she soon
went to sleep and was alright. Jimmie
& Rachel & Helen were here."
Fri. June 26: "We got up early
& I put up Johnnys lunch & he went to work on the road. It looked rainy but didnt rain any to amount
to anything So about noon Marion took Garrys car & took Florence down to
Yarters to get Johnnys Car & after dinner Florence, Mother, Marion, Edward,
Ray, Betty & I went up to Busy and stayed about 3 hrs after we got home
Florence & I went down to Yarters after Johnny after supper Johnny went down after
Charlotte & they & Jimmie & Rachel went to Hudson Falls & came
back & stopped to Marions & Jimmies."
Sat. June 27: "Johnny &
Charlotte married today. It was raining
in the morning & I didnt get up until 7-30 oclock & the rest didnt get
up until later so we all had breakfast together. Johnny took his car up to the Garage &
washed it & he went to the Town Barns & Station & spent the most of
the forenoon. Florence & I cleaned
his room & the window in hers room.
after dinner Johnny got ready & went down after Charlotte & her
sister & Then He & Charlotte went to Mr Kings & were married. Jimmie & Alta Randall went with them
& were the witnesses. They came back
here and we had Ice Cream & cake and then Jimmie & Rachel went to
Greenwich with them and they had their pictures taken. They came back & stopped and got some
things then went for a short trip.
Marion & children & Marjory & children were here when they came
from the Ministers. They all looked very
nice. We all wish them much happiness
& good luck."
Sun. June 28: "We didnt get up
until late and we went to church. Jimmie
& Rachel went & we went with them.
They stayed for dinner Johnny
& Charlotte came back some time in the night are staying at Jimmie until
they get things ready to keep house. Florence, Helen, Eddie went to C.U."
Mon. June 29 thru Fri. July 3: blank
Sat. July 4: "I got quite early
and after breakfast Laurence stopped & said John was very sick. Had
convulsions in the night. They called
Mrs MacWhorter & girls & the Doctor & then got Mrs Betts to
come. He was some better in the morning
and she went home I went down & stayed all day Did quite a washing and
Florence hung them up. I came home at
night. Florence & Helen came down a
while in P.M. When Busy & Lester
came back from Greenwich Florence & Earl went home with them for they had
to come down at night Mrs McW was going
to stay at night. His temperature was
down some toward night."
Sun. July 5: "We didnt get up
very early & We got ready for church & Johnny came up to see if we were
going. He & Charlotte, Florence,
Helen & I went to church before the minister began to preach Charlotte got
faint &Johnny & Florence helped her out & took her for a ride so
that she got partly over it. In a little
while Helen & I came out and came up and went to Jimmies. She was better but not very good. Later they came over here for dinner &
Then went to her mothers"
Mon. July 6: "We got up early
washed some"
Tues. July 7: "We didnt get up
very early & in the forenoon Florence & I unpacked quite a few of the
good dishes and put them in basket to take up to Busys to use for the shower
after dinner Busy & Ruby came down
& Mother, Florence & I went out to Glens Falls with her go get Shower
favors & other things we got presents for her. We were late getting home & Florence had
to hurry to get ready to go to the Presbyterial C U Picnic at Lauderdale. Florence, Helen & Edward & Jimmie
& Rachel went with Johnny & Charlotte."
Wed. July 8: "I got up early
but Mother & Florence was sleeping so I did some sewing before I got
breakfast and then Ruth came over and said Lester was on his way down after us
as he had to get some things for the Sprayer and we were going up to help Busy
get ready for Charlottes Shower as Marjory couldn't take John and help
any. We helped her all day & they
didnt bring us home until after dark.
Mother stayed here and went over to Marions for supper & stayed
until about dark. Helen came over &
helped her get her dinner. Quite hot but
a nice breeze. Johnny finished driving
Yarters truck on the County Road"
Thurs. July 9: "We didnt get up
very early and I baked some made a sponge cake for the Shower for Charlotte and
Florence went up to Busy with Marjory, Laurence & children all except
Bruce. I kept him in the forenoon and took him with me in the afternoon. Mother & I went with Johnny &
Charlotte. Marion & children went
with Roland McD car. Hazel &
children were there. The tables were set
for 22 & there were about 10 invited that were not there. Altogether about 32 were there. Howard Gillis was there putting in a light
plant and there was Thunder Shower and the lights came on first when it got
darkest. Charlotte got a lot of nice
presents Mother came home with Marion & we didnt come home until nearly
dark & Marjory & children came home with us."
Fri. July 10 thru Thurs. July
16: blank
Fri. July 17: "In the morning I
went down to see if Jimmie was going to be working as I had to go to Salem to
the bank I saw Laurence & he didn't know whether he could take me or not
but Jimmie came up & said he could go in the morning so he & Rachel
took Mother, Florence & I over to Salem & to John Chamberlains &
after we got home He & Rachel stayed for dinner. We got Watermelon at
Salem."
Sat. July 18: "We got up pretty
good season and before breakfast I began cleaning out the woodshed and after
breakfast Florence & I worked there until nearly but we got it cleaned up
pretty good. then Florence swept some in
front rooms bedroom & Kitchen & I baked cake & cup cakes. Charlotte
was up today was here a while & at night Florence went out to Glens Falls
with her & Johnny & Jimmy & Rachel went too. they got home about Eleven oclock, Lester's folks
were here a while at night."
Sun. July 19: "We didnt get up
very early & Florence & I walked to church. I was pretty tired when I got home. Florence stayed for Sunday school. I stayed home in P. M. and Florence went out
to see Shirley Temple at the 'Paramount'.
She didnt go to C.U. as she didnt want to go alone. Jack & Eva came along and left a pkg for
Charlotte & she went over to Eds awhile so Helen & Eddie didnt go
either."
Mon. July 20: "Florences
Birthday We didn't get up very
early. we didnt wash as it was
Florence's Birthday I made Custard pie
& a birthday cake. Johnny &
Charlotte went down to her home last night and she stayed to do their washing. He was here for dinner & supper &
Florence asked Helen over for supper after supper they went down to the school
grounds to a baseball game. 4H - a
picked up team. 4H team won 4-2. Florence & I went down to Marjorys in the
afternoon. Busy & Lester & Ruby
were down at night and Busy brought her 2 boxes of Candy for her
Birthday."
Tues. July 21: "We got quite
early and after breakfast we got water hot & did quite a big washing. Washed the curtains in the sitting room and
Florence washed the windows on the outside and the blinds with the hose and on
the inside with the Chamois and the woodwork around the window after dinner
Florence & I ironed the curtains & she put them up and then we did the
rest of Ironing. Florence had a hard toothache after we went to bed a while.
Busy & Helen came down to bring the milk check & were to late for to get
in the bank. Helen went up with them
last night. Marjory & children were
up in P.M."
Wed. July 22 thru Wed. Aug. 12:
blank
Thurs. Aug. 13: "We got up
quite early and about 9 oclock Florence, Helen, Eddie, Mother & I went up
to Busys I stopped at the bank.
Florence, Helen & Eddie were going to pick potatoes as Lester
expected a new digger but nelson didnt come with it until afternoon and they
didnt get ready to dig until about 4 oclock so they each picked about 8
bu. Busy went to the field and I stayed
at the house & kept Ruby. They came
home from the field expecting to make Ice Cream and staying for supper but
Johnny had to have the car so we had to come home as soon as they came from the
field."
Fri. Aug. 14: "We got up quite
early & I did some baking. the Masonic & Eastern Star picnic was held
at Lake St. Catherine and Marion & Ed, Johnny & Charlotte went in
Garry's Car. We got a card from Jennie
Durkee that she thought she would be at Ft Edward Station about 2-30 PM so we
were going to go out after her and found a flat tire on Johnnys car so had to
wait to have Garry & Eddie fix it.
She was there when we got out there and then Florence went to Peg
Crawfords & got her hair cut and we did some shopping. At night Florence & I took Mrs Bussing
home & the children all went except Eddie. She had been at Marions and
Floss stayed at night. Jennie is some
better has been at Willards 2 Weeks."
Sun. Aug. 16: "We didnt get up
until late and Jennie stayed with Mother & Florence & I went to church
with Johnny & Charlotte & Marion
Charlotte had to come out as it was so
hot after dinner Jimmie & Rachel came up & Mother, Jennie,
Helen, Florence & I went up to Jacks Place for the afternoon."
Mon. Aug. 17: blank
Tues. Aug. 18: blank
Wed. Aug. 19: "We got up quite
early & I made a big cake and a small one and we got ready to go to Busys.
She came down after but had a lot of errands to do so we didnt go up until
nearly 11 oclock. We got Dinner &
made Ice Cream and after noon Busy took the car and we all Mother, Jennie,
Florence, Ruby, Busy & I went over through the fields so we could see where
they were digging potatoes & went on over to Fosters Road and went to
Hazels but didnt find any one so we went on to Hartford Cemetery and stopped a
few places at Hartford and came on to S Hartford and Will said Hazel had been
gone home so we went back there and stayed an hour or so and came back by
Belcher. at night Johnny & Charlotte
came up and he helped Grade potatoes and we came home with them & It was
12-30 when we got home."
Thurs. Aug. 20: "We didnt get
up very early and Jennie was getting things ready to go to Lake George in the
afternoon. Laurence said he would take
her to H.F. but Busy called Florence to see if she would go out to Ft Edward in
the A.M. so Jennie went with them and they went to Hudson Falls & Busy got
some things but couldn't stop when she got back as she had to get dinner when
she got home. Jennie was going to visit
at H F until Merritt came after Friday or Sat. He came Friday P.M. she wrote
and she is going to stay with them a week or two."
Fri. Aug. 21: "We didnt get up
very early and Florence & I put the cucum in cans for pickles. Hazel gave me enough for 5 pt cans & I
had 1 pt of our own. In the afternoon I
made some pillow ticks for sofa pillows & filled them. I made 3 and gave Charlotte 2 & kept 1
myself. We had a nice rain in the night
and in afternoon too. It is very dry.
The cows do not get what water they need on the Farm."
Sat. Aug. 22: "We got up early
and Florence, Helen, Eddie & Ruth went up Fosters to pick potatoes all but
Helen she took care of Ruby so Busy could pick potatoes. They went with Johnny as he is helping Edward
F. to dig ditches for water pipes & acess pool. they are putting in a bathroom an electric
pump to pump water from the well to the House.
I made cake in the morning for Florence to take & The children took
something to eat & Busy brought their dinner & they came home with
Johnny. Busy & Florence picked 80 bu
& Florence picked 5 bu alone. Ruth
& Eddie picked 22 bu each. They
brought milk & Ice when they came home.
I didnt do much as I didnt feel very good."
Sun. Aug. 23: (Florence's
handwriting) "We didn't get up
very early. There is no Church as quite
a lot have gone to the Convention at Northfield, Mass. It rained in the morning. We were going with Busy & Lester and take
our lunch but Lester's car broke and he had to get it fixed and it was rainy so
we ate lunch here before we went. We
went down to Piederson's Turkey Farm.
They have an awful lot of turkeys.
We rode around some and came back home with them to do chores then they
came down here for supper. Lester's car
broke again on the way down & he had to fix it before they went home."
Mon. Aug. 24: "We got up
early. Flo and Ruth went up to Fosters
with Jimmy. I did up the housework. I washed quite a bit today. In the P.M. I kept Bruce for Marjory to go to
Glens Falls. I mended some. Flo & Ruth came home with Johnny when he
went after the milk and ice. Busy &
Flo picked 104 bu. of potatoes & Ruth tended to Ruby."
Tues. Aug. 25: "We got up quite
early. We did up the housework. I ironed the clothes I washed yesterday and
Florence washed some of her clothes. In
the afternoon I kept Betty and Florence went to the Falls with Marion and
kids. In the A.M. I telephoned and made
an appointment for Florence to get some teeth pulled. I mended some in the P.M. They got back from the Falls about supper
time."
Wed. Aug. 26: "We got up quite
early. Did up the housework. Marion took Florence & I out to the
Dentist's. Mother, Ray & Betty went
too. We went on to Glens Falls
first. Marion had to get some stuff for
Ed. We came back to Dr. Perkin's and he pulled six of Florence's teeth. After we got out of there we got a roll of
barb wire and came home. He had a hard
time pulling them. There was a lot of
roots that had to be dug out. Marjory
brought Bruce up for us to keep while they went to the Williamson picnic. She came up last nite and I told her I'd keep
him. Florence was spitttin' around all
day and night also. At nite she went
over to Marions and ironed."
Thurs. Aug. 27: "I got up quite
early. We did up the housework. We didn't sleep very good the night before
because Florence's mouth bothered her a lot. Cliff came down in the Morning
with the milk check. Marjory came to see
if we would keep John & Bruce for them to go to the Cambridge Fair. We did.
Lois stayed at Marions. Earl went
with them. They came back about 5:30 and
got the kids. At night Florence went to
the Fair with Jimmy & Rachel & Johnny & Charlotte. Some folks from Salem came along &
stopped. The Kelley's & Mrs
Beattie."
Fri. Aug. 28: "We didn't get up
very early. We just did the ordinary
housework. I made pudding for dinner.
After dinner Mother, Ruth, Flo & I went up to Gilchrists. I had some business to attend to. We saw Alma.
Mrs. Gilchrist is still in the hospital.
On our way back we stopped up Home and got some cans and also got some
Elderberries down below Kinneys & down by Bains. When we got back Mother & I went over to
Mrs. Dennis' to see Mr Dennis. He was
out on the porch. He isn't very
good. In the P.M Nettie came over. She got her hair fixed. She said they got telegrams from Earl &
he wanted more money and his suitcase back because he was going to attend an
airplane school in Lincoln, Nebraska."
Sat. Aug. 29: "We didn't get up
very early. It rained most of the A.
M. In the A. M. I baked some. I went over to Marion's to get some of the
kids to go to the Bank for me. Flo swept
the kitchen & sitting room. In the
P.M. Johnny & Charlotte went to a Wedding at Bains. Her brother and Erma Bain were married. After dinner I finished picking over the
elderberries and pickled them and put them in cans. It is very damp and rainy."
Sun. Aug. 30: "We didn't get up
very early. We didn't any of us go to
Church. Mr. Scott from Newark, N.J. was
going to preach but I didn't feel like walking so we stayed home. In the P.M. Helen & Flo walked down to
Marjorys a while. Kenneth & Lydia
called on us the P.M. After supper Mrs.
Brayton came in a while & Marjory & kids also came for a while."
Mon. Aug. 31: "We got up quite
early. We did up the housework. It was rather cloudy and dark but we washed
just the same. We did a big
washing. Flo mopped the kitchen floor
and we fixed a clothes rack up stairs.
About noon it started raining but we had most of the clothes down. After dinner Flo did the ironing and I
mended. In the P.M. Busy & Ruby came
down. At night Florence & I went
down to a PCU Convention at the Church. There was a large crowd."
Tues. Sept. 1: "We got up quite
early. We did up the housework and I
made some pies. Florence picked a basin
full of cucumbers and we pulled up the radishes and some weeds in the
garden. After dinner we went down to
Marjory's and they came up with us.
School started today but Florence didn't go. At night Mrs Belle call on us."
Wed. Sept. 2: "We got up quite
early. We did up the housework. Florence went to school this morning. In the A.M. I went out with Marjory &
Laurence with Marjory to get 6 teeth pulled.
She came back here and stayed until after dinner then Johnny &
Charlotte took Marjory down and Charlotte stayed with Marjory to help her. Florence didn't intend to go only a half day
to school but she had to go all day today.
In the P.M. Busy came down & She & I went to Marjory's a while. Mrs. Brayton called on us a while. After supper I went over to Marion's a
while. I made some sliced cucumber
pickles & onions today. I rained all
P.M."
Thurs. Sept 3 thru Thurs. Dec. 31:
blank
Memoranda
page in back of diary: (Georgiana's
handwriting)
"Seed
sown to Seed Oat Ground to Clover. Per
Acre
5# Medium
Clover
1 Pk or
little less Timothy
2½ bu oats.
May 25-28
Cows on Farm were T.B. tested & passed a clean test.
July 23.
got 25 Gal Kerosene $2.06
July 24.
Hired Guernsey Bull From Hartwell & took him to farm to pay $5 until time
to keep them in.
July 27.
Florence had 3 Teeth pulled by Dr. Perkins at Fort Edward.
Aug 27 Got
30 Gal Kerosene $2.48
Aug 26 Florence had 6 more teeth pulled at Ft Edward
by Dr. Perkins."
(Written by
Diane Mercure)
This is the
end of the diaries that were found. It
has been a much bigger job than I ever imagined! Now that they are done, it is a great
relief. I hope these diaries have opened
a window to show the way things were back then.
Some of the handwriting was very difficult to read & I'm sure there
are a few missed words, but things are written as accurately as possible. I'm glad to have been a part of this. I thank Carolyn Agenjo for making it
possible for so many of us to have the opportunity to view these on the web
site that she has prepared and provided for us. Thank you so much Carolyn
!!!!!!