100 Years Ago
Thursday, June 20,1912 5.30 AM. Ther. 54.82. 62. =66.
Clear. W.2. They put bronze figure on Monument today. Had supposed it finished. Corn is looking well N. of town but saw nobody plowing. There seems to be no fungi anywhere. I drove round by Stoddert's farm 8 AM. They are enlarging their hay shed and shingle new roof. I drove PM out to Helen's for bmilk. Geo has measles but seems pretty well. Rhoda washed A.M. didn't dine. Mostly clear till toward night. I got back from Helen's just before heavy rain bet. 6 and 7 P.M. .55 in. Go bed 9 P.M.
125 Years Ago
Monday, June 20, 1887, 6 A.M. Ther. 81. 99. 80.
Clear. Another very hot night. Mrs. Laird washes. Crass came early to say he couldn't help me today. Gather what good cocoons I had; only about 1 1/2 lbs. This was the hottest day in several years but a good breeze blowing all day from the west. ship all the empties I had 25 cases 1 empty to PhB. 2 Bx & 1 Bbl. 192 Gas 15 chB at W. 2 cases pts. to Ashmemien 1 case cent 5 doz. pc to JWalker & Co. rode down to depot with Young, Tue and children. Slept on floor down stairs. Learn they have appointed Lag Harris Sep. 7. of waterworks. There was a light sprinkle of rain about 1 P.M. today. Go bed10 P.M.
