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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.


Saturday, January 7, 2012

Piano Businees

On Thursday, January 7, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote:  Talked with J.O. Ronk at First National Bank at 6 p.m. Talked with Howard Fisher about going into Piano Business. Wrote Records of Messrs. H.D. Cook and W.E. Hawkins in "Record of Employees" and filed mail.

The piano business? That's different.  I guess that never happened as surely I would have heard something about that.  Did Bonnie even play the piano?  In 2012, a pretty good day.  We got the Christmas trees taken down and the furniture moved back to where it belongs.  Also got sermon done and went to visit Mom at The Glebe.
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