Saturday, August 29, 2015

July 11 - 12, 1901 in Charleston, IL

Due to major computer problems and work I have not been able to post on the blog.  Soon I will get all caught up.  Please keep reading. 


 July 1901

11.  Thursday, 5.15 AM.  Ther  74.  99.  81.  =  84 2/3
Clear, SW2.  Smith says he will cut my oats soon as ripe.  Pay Jubal for work on yard this week.  80c.  Jo came for rake but did not see him.  Get Roan shod at Hosteleters paid 75.  Take Maggie to 11.38 train to go to Loxa to stay a  day or two .  This about the warmest day we have had.  Self about prostrated by the heat.  Start to Gaines 4,30 P.M. Find he has most of meadow raked.  Rake broken.  Drive down through Loxa  Shirley will loan hayrack.  Met  Doroney, says will help us tomorrow.  Get home about 9 P.M. very warm night.Clear hot day wind SW AM.  NW E. at night.  I called at Ora's in Loxa nobody at home Hen not returned  Gobed 9.15 P.M.  McPheron pays 10.00 on rent.Seattle

12.  Friday.  5 AM.  Ther.  67.  91.  71  =  76 1/3
Clear.  S.E. wind.  Get to Gaines' 9 AM.  Downey and boy helping Jo put hay in barn  I went through place to Loxa.  Learn Hen has started to Seattle Wash.  Get home, time for dinner.   Maggie returned from Loxa train P.M.

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