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This blog is mainly taken from my Great Grandfather's diary. In 2012 we are in the year 1915, after completing 1916 in 2010 and 1927 in 2011. 1915 is the year that my Great Uncle Norman was born. 1927 is the year that my Great Uncle Roger, was born. 1916 was the year that my grandmother, Annah Lee was born.

My Great-Grandfather's name was Bonnie Elmore and he worked as a clerk or secretary for the old Norfolk & Western Railroad, based in Roanoke, VA. Mary is his wife. Norman is their first born son. The Raines are Mary's parents. Skin is Bonnie's brother along with Jake.

Bonnie's work associates and friends are also mentioned quite a bit. Bonnie does a great job of blending everyday life in 1915 with the mention of some world and USA history as well. I do know from a quick glance ahead that 1915 is going to be quite different as Bonnie did not write quite as much.

After Bonnie's diary entry, I will occasionally make comments, maybe tell a little about life in 2012, possibly some current events, and some musing about the Christian faith.


Monday, May 3, 2010

Mowing Mary

On Wednesday, May 3, 1916 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Very Hot. Arose at 7 a.m. Didn't make fire. Got to work at 8:35. Paid for slippers $1.50 and also water bill .55 cents. Mrs Raines and Mrs. Hughes spent the day with us. Wore slippers first time this summer. Frank Poff died today. Came by Mrs. Raines and got suit case for Aunt Annah. Mary finished mowing grass. Babies crying at night. Wow a 55 cent water bill. So, Bonnie was really getting that mower oiled for Mary. I guess it was so warm on this day that the Elmores did not need the fire today.
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