August 10, 1912 in Charleston, IL OOps that was July!

100 Years Ago . . .

10.   Wednesday.  5.30 AM.  Ther.  70.  84.  70,  = 74 2/3

Mostly cloudy S.2.  Mare had foot fast in wire fence for the third time.  I went Brown's for shave (pd) after breakfast at 8 AM.  Thunder storm(.43) held meat shop for an hour.I did not hitch till after dinner.  Jack Hurst reports big wind today at his place.  Talk Bill Decker.  Think can get culled ties cheap of Threlkald.  I drove E. to timber.  Thunder NS sent me home before ready.  Jack did not go with me.  Much cloudy today and threatening all day.  Heavy storm 6 P.M. and after.  The thunder and lightening were great.  It continued for over an hour.  2.10 inches.  this is the biggest we have had in for several years.  Took mare to Nickles after storm first time since settle.  The branch was well up and trolly(sic) line shut down.  Our electric light was nix all evening  gobed 9 P.M.

It is July 10, 1912 and 1887 in Charleston, IL

100 Years Ago

Wednesday, July 10, 1912  Ther 70.  84.  70. = 74 2/3
Most ly cloudy S.2.  Mare had foot fast in wire fence for the third time.  I went to Brown's for shave(pd) after breakfast at  8 AM.  Thunderstorm (.43) held me at meat shop for an hour.  I did not hitch till after dinner went to bank 2 P.M. Jack Hurst reports big wind today at his place.  Talk Bill Decker.  Thinks can get cull ties cheap of Threlkeld.  I drove E. to  timber.  Thunder NW sent sent me home before ready.  Get home 5 P.M.  Jack did not go with me.  Much cloudy today and threatening all day.  Much cloudy all day.  Heavy  storm 6 P.M. and after .  The thunder and lightening were great.  It continued over an hour.  R. 2.10 inches  this is the biggest we have had for several years.  The branch was well up and trolley line shut down.  Our electric lights were nixed all evening.  Took mare to Nickles after storm first time since.  Gobed 9 P.M.

125 Years Ago

Sunday, July 10, 1912  7AM  Ther.  73.  90.  66.

Clear.  Shaved myself before breakfast.  Dug some potatoes in garden  will not have many more than I planted owing to bugs and drouth.(sic)   Girls went to  Sunday school wearing blue dresses whichTue has just finished.  Perfectly clear with E. wind  and a little more comfortable than yesterday.  Went up to store and stayed awhile after dinner.  Everybody seems to be driving.  My buggy not done so I have to stay at home.  Write to Cha Bot Works remitting 11.00.  Write  Phobest Co. to inquire about over charge.  Gobed 10.30

June, 20, 1912 and 1887 in Charleston, IL

100 Years Ago

Sunday, June 30, 1912   6 A.M.    Ther.  70.  88.  76.  = 77 1/3

Cloudy S.1. Light fog early.  After getting the paper took a trip to Emmett's  Find him engaged indefinitely on trolly (sic) line.   Tue attends Church A.M. leaving girls to get dinner.  They let the beans burn &c X  The  National Democratic Convention  is still in session at Baltimore having adjourned until Monday.  Buddy has decided to start home tomorrow.  I drove south of town P.M. going far as junction of Kickapoo and Ambraw*.  I met John Hogg on my way home.  He collided with me.  I get home 7 P.M.  All out at night leaving me with baby.  He woke up and cried long time.  Later in night he fell out of bed.  Part clear day with light southerly winds.  Gobed 10 P.M.

*Embarrass River

~The Weather for June 1912, Mean temp. 69.  Max 90 on 15th, 27th and 28th.  Min. 40 on 8th.  Precipitation 3.28 in. one inch on 1st. 1.05 on 16th.  .47 on 18th and .55 on 20th.  Rain fell on 13 days.  Thunder on 1,13,14,15,16,19,20,27,28 and 29th.  Clouds 36%  The month has been below average in temperature.  Crops are looking good.  It is getting dry for gardens &c.  The streams still carry lots of water.  Corn in the 70 s  oats say 40 country butter 25  Eggs 15.  Meadows good but few. Fungi has not appeared since about May 1.  It has been too dry and cool.

125 Years Ago

Thursday,   June 30, 1887    6 A.M.  Ther.  74.  91.  75.  

Mostly cloudy.  Very warm night.  Tue about sick this morning.  Mrs. Davis helping Tue sew.  Took harness up to Skidmore's to have mended up.  Buy gasoline stove of Miller, but fear we won't like it.  Uncle  John in town P.M.  Thinks I better get Bert's mare to drive.  Pleasant very warm day with fresh S. wind some cloudy but no rain.  Buy gal. raspberries at Mitchells @50 c.  Kate Myers over a little while at night~.  Go bed 10.30