Saturday, August 4, 2012

It is August 4, 1887 in Charleston, IL

125 Years Ago . . .

Tuesday,    5.45  AM.  Ther.  85.  105.  76
Some cloudy  ther. at 6 78.  Last night was the most uncomfortable we have had, Geo Tucker gives small order for lumber.  Mrs.  Charceller sent word that she couldn't iron for her, and she begins on it herself.  Shower in distance after 10 AM light one between 2 & 4 P.M. about 15/100 inch.  Cloudy most of P.M. wind generally 10.  Ther. about 101 but jumped up to 106 just before rain.  Comer up.  didn't get home to supper till 8.30.  Council met and refused to grant license on petition.  Concert at Christian Church at night.  Go bed.  9.30 P.M.

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