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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, June 21, 2010

Patrolman Shot

On Wednesday, June 21, 1916 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warm-Sunny. Arose at 7 o'clock. Shaved before breakfast. Papa came to house. Paris walked to railroad with me. Mr. Schick in office. Patrolman Leverett shot to death by a negro last night in N.E. city. I went over to Mamma's from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Completed Honaker Lmbr. Co. deeds. Wrote index cards. Carranza men and Americans fight. Mrs. Laura LaBrea down. I don't have a lot of time this evening to make many comments but want to do some checking on the Line of Duty Death for the Roanoke City Police officer and the mention of Americans fighting.
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