On Friday, May 28, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy. Rain. Mr. Schick came in off line. Eat at office at noon. Unlocked Chief Engrs. door for Miss Shoffner. Went to Hobbies and met Steffey and Sanderson and wrote "The Holy City".
On Saturday, May 29, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain in p.m. Wrote up deed in office. Shaved at night. Jess came down home with me. Mr. Raines fixed stable for Harry and mashed his hand.
On Sunday, May 30, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy, rain. Arose 8 a.m. Took a bath. Washed my head. Went to Post office, to see Steffey at Hobbie's and to station. Ben and Sadie English came down.
On Monday, May 31, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy. Worked in morning. Mr. Raitt went to Cincinnati, O. Got our checks. Helped Harry and Mr. Raines fill up the bed of the stable. Got a letter from Skin.
End of month note for May 1915: Mr. Brown tearing down his stable. Looking forward to my trip to Washington, D.C. Geo. W. Jett appointed Supt. of Telegraph N&W. Mr. W.C. Walstrom deceased.
On Tuesday, June 1, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Steady Rain. Ben English went home. Paid bills. Wrote letter for Dr. Burks. Mr. Schick went out to Blfd. and Williamson. Wrote to "Skin". Shaved. Bad headache.
On Wednesday, June 2, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Raining. Mr. Brown finished putting concrete in wall, around yard. Paid some bills. Came back to office at 8 p.m. and wrote up estimates until 9:30. Went to "Bijou" Theater. Bought pocketbook. Came home on car 10:30. Very dark night.
On Thursday, June 3, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Raining. Sent to $2.00 to Mamma. Paid gas bill. Filed letters. Bought shirts (2); 2 suits, underwear, 2 collars and 1 pair supporters - "Globe". Shaved. Got card from Mrs. Raines advising of her proposed trip home Friday.
I guess all the stable talk in this week's entries is because Harry bought a horse which we read about not too long ago. Possibly Mr. Brown is tearing down his stable and Harry and gang are using the parts to rebuild one for Harry's horse. I am not sure what Hobbie's is. Possibly a boarding house where Steffey is staying? I sure would like to know what this "Holy City" is that Bonnie wrote and sounds like he bought a whole new wardrobe! Here in 2012, this past week seemed to creep by. We have had somewhat of a busy weekend but thankful that Beth did not have to work as much this weekend as expected. We have to work Bingo tonight but looking forward to a trip to Tennessee this coming weekend for Caleb to go to soccer camp and the rest of us to enjoy some rest. We had a good time last night with Mom and Amy's family at The Homeplace restaurant.
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Sunday, April 29, 2012
Bush-Flora Shoes
On Friday, April 23, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Raining. Talked to Bill Bedinger. Mr. Raitt went on No. 3 to Cincinnati. Went down to Mrs. Raines at night and stayed until 9 o'clock.
On Saturday, April 24, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Mr. Schick came in off the line. Rolled the baby up to Aunt Duck's Went to the "American" Theater tonight. Took bath and shaved. Weighed 124.5 lbs. Mary 125 lbs.
On Sunday, April 25, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot Day. Arose 9:30 a.m. Went to church. Came by the Hoffie Co. with Steffey. Met Nash Hundley. Appointment with Howard Fisher. Ate supper at Mrs. Raines'.
On Monday, April 26, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Ate dinner at Restaurant. Went to moving picture show "Bijou". Worked hard today - feeling depressed and tired. Mary Carwild and little Mary Carrell were up home tonight with Mrs. Raines. Shaved.
On Tuesday, April 27, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Wrote Lena a letter. Got a letter from Skin. Went to see Cawley-Campbell Co. to have bill of furntiture checked up. Went to shoe store of Messrs. Bush-Flora for a pair of slippers.
On Wednesday, April 28, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Very Hot. Wrote to Skin. Sent him a box of stationary. Mr. Schick left. Went up street at night and met Steffey. Played "The Holy City". Beautiful Monlight night.
On Thursday, April 29, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot. Sprinkiling rain. Shaved at noon. Indexed and filed. Went down to Mrs. Raines at night. Cool winds at night.
It was neat to read about the Bush-Flora shoe store. That is/was a shoe store that had been around Roanoke for a very long time. I remember it being around. It may not still be open today but it was at least around since 1915 through the 80's or 90's. We have had a busy week and weekend. We work Bingo tonight as fundraiser for Boys soccer at William Byrd. It will be a long night.
On Saturday, April 24, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Mr. Schick came in off the line. Rolled the baby up to Aunt Duck's Went to the "American" Theater tonight. Took bath and shaved. Weighed 124.5 lbs. Mary 125 lbs.
On Sunday, April 25, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot Day. Arose 9:30 a.m. Went to church. Came by the Hoffie Co. with Steffey. Met Nash Hundley. Appointment with Howard Fisher. Ate supper at Mrs. Raines'.
On Monday, April 26, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Ate dinner at Restaurant. Went to moving picture show "Bijou". Worked hard today - feeling depressed and tired. Mary Carwild and little Mary Carrell were up home tonight with Mrs. Raines. Shaved.
On Tuesday, April 27, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Wrote Lena a letter. Got a letter from Skin. Went to see Cawley-Campbell Co. to have bill of furntiture checked up. Went to shoe store of Messrs. Bush-Flora for a pair of slippers.
On Wednesday, April 28, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Very Hot. Wrote to Skin. Sent him a box of stationary. Mr. Schick left. Went up street at night and met Steffey. Played "The Holy City". Beautiful Monlight night.
On Thursday, April 29, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot. Sprinkiling rain. Shaved at noon. Indexed and filed. Went down to Mrs. Raines at night. Cool winds at night.
It was neat to read about the Bush-Flora shoe store. That is/was a shoe store that had been around Roanoke for a very long time. I remember it being around. It may not still be open today but it was at least around since 1915 through the 80's or 90's. We have had a busy week and weekend. We work Bingo tonight as fundraiser for Boys soccer at William Byrd. It will be a long night.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Jack Rabbit Car
On Friday, March 12, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Windy and Sunshine. Baby cried most all day with colic. I ate dinner with Mrs. Raines. Shaved at night. Took picture to have framed. Baby's bed came in from Larkin Co. Mrs. Raines and I put it up.
On Saturday, March 13, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Got hair-cut, went to doctor's office and went up home for supper. Indexed and filed correspondence. Went to Dr. Huff's office about the baby. Saw a man with arm shot. Went to "Bijou" saw "Mountain Rat". Bought funny paper.
On Sunday, March 14, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Beautiful day. Arose 9 a.m. Shaved. Made a fire. Took a bath. Went down to Mrs. Raines' with Mary and the baby. Took 2 pictures of the baby. Ate dinner. Went to see Mrs. Magann. Went up home. Stayed at home on Sunday night.
On Monday, March 15, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Clear weather. S.G. McNulty died at Hot Springs, Ark. Nothing much "doing" today.
On Tuesday, March 16, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain and damp. Shaved. Dr. Saunders came down and operated on Norman. Mrs. Magann came up.
On Wednesday, March 17, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold and Windy. St. Patrick's Day. Skin took me driving in Mason's "Jack Rabbit" automobile. Gave Skin my trousers to black suit. Dr. Saunders called 2nd time to see the baby.
On Thursday, March 18, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty weather. Mr. Waugh came to the office. Wrote description of right of way. Indexed and filed. Mary ate dinner at her mother's. Feeling badly. Went up home to Mamma's for supper. Packing up to move. Mr. Schick went out on the line. Shaved.
Ok, so I looked up the "Mountain Rat" movie that Bonnie mentioned that was playing at the Bijou theater. It was released in May 1914 and it was 40 minutes long and was a black and white, silent movie starring Henry Walthall and Dorothy Gish and Irene Hunt. I also thought it was neat that the Elmores went visiting on Sunday afternoon and took pictures of the baby. Speaking of the baby, Dr. Saunders performed some type of operation on the baby and after having done that is the first time that Bonnie refers to him as Norman. I also look up S.G. McNulty but didn't find anything of note. I would love to know what a "jack rabbit" car was and what it looked like! I wonder who is moving? Bonnie, Mary and Norman? Or Bonnie's mamma?
On Saturday, March 13, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty Day. Got hair-cut, went to doctor's office and went up home for supper. Indexed and filed correspondence. Went to Dr. Huff's office about the baby. Saw a man with arm shot. Went to "Bijou" saw "Mountain Rat". Bought funny paper.
On Sunday, March 14, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Beautiful day. Arose 9 a.m. Shaved. Made a fire. Took a bath. Went down to Mrs. Raines' with Mary and the baby. Took 2 pictures of the baby. Ate dinner. Went to see Mrs. Magann. Went up home. Stayed at home on Sunday night.
On Monday, March 15, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Clear weather. S.G. McNulty died at Hot Springs, Ark. Nothing much "doing" today.
On Tuesday, March 16, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain and damp. Shaved. Dr. Saunders came down and operated on Norman. Mrs. Magann came up.
On Wednesday, March 17, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold and Windy. St. Patrick's Day. Skin took me driving in Mason's "Jack Rabbit" automobile. Gave Skin my trousers to black suit. Dr. Saunders called 2nd time to see the baby.
On Thursday, March 18, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Pretty weather. Mr. Waugh came to the office. Wrote description of right of way. Indexed and filed. Mary ate dinner at her mother's. Feeling badly. Went up home to Mamma's for supper. Packing up to move. Mr. Schick went out on the line. Shaved.
Ok, so I looked up the "Mountain Rat" movie that Bonnie mentioned that was playing at the Bijou theater. It was released in May 1914 and it was 40 minutes long and was a black and white, silent movie starring Henry Walthall and Dorothy Gish and Irene Hunt. I also thought it was neat that the Elmores went visiting on Sunday afternoon and took pictures of the baby. Speaking of the baby, Dr. Saunders performed some type of operation on the baby and after having done that is the first time that Bonnie refers to him as Norman. I also look up S.G. McNulty but didn't find anything of note. I would love to know what a "jack rabbit" car was and what it looked like! I wonder who is moving? Bonnie, Mary and Norman? Or Bonnie's mamma?
Friday, March 9, 2012
1915 Fire Companies
On Friday, March 5, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Snowing. Mr. Raitt stayed home on account of "conjunctivitis" of his eyes. W.J. Jenks Genl. Supt. from Bluefield was in office. Mr. Raitt left for Cincinnati. Shaved.
On Saturday, March 6, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny. Went up to Mamma's at supper time. Bills and estimates came in. Went to Bijou Theater with John Hamler. Met Howard, Everett, Effie Bradley, and a Miss Ruble. Went to dance hall. Walked home with Everett.
On Sunday, March 7, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain and Snow. Went up street to meet Bill Fisher. Took a long walk. Very cold outside. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst and Mr. and Mrs. Raines came up and stayed until 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Brown came in. Shaved. Ruth Edwards returned home.
On Monday, March 8, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Clear and Cold. Feeling very badly. Mr. Schick went out on the line to North Fork. Lodge night. Stayed at home. Mrs. Raines came up and stayed until 9 p.m. Talked to Bill Beamer on street.
On Tuesday, March 9, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: High wind and clear. Wrote up estimates and extra bills. Took Papa home with me to dinner. Watched fire cos. make a run near Holiday St. Baby is one month old today. Mrs. Raines and Harry came up. Harry gave the baby a $5.00 gold piece as a present. Shaved.
Ok, so I was typing this up this morning, just so I wouldn't have so much to do this weekend. I wasn't really going to post it online yet. But then today's entry from 1915 got me. Bonnie mentions watching the fire companies make a run near Holiday St. I thought that was pretty cool since I currently work for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue! That would have been neat to see in 1915. Horse drawn fire apparatus I am guessing. Also, Harry gave Norman a $5 gold piece, that too is neat! Though we are still calling Norman "the baby".
On Saturday, March 6, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny. Went up to Mamma's at supper time. Bills and estimates came in. Went to Bijou Theater with John Hamler. Met Howard, Everett, Effie Bradley, and a Miss Ruble. Went to dance hall. Walked home with Everett.
On Sunday, March 7, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain and Snow. Went up street to meet Bill Fisher. Took a long walk. Very cold outside. Mr. and Mrs. Hurst and Mr. and Mrs. Raines came up and stayed until 9:00 p.m. Mrs. Brown came in. Shaved. Ruth Edwards returned home.
On Monday, March 8, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Clear and Cold. Feeling very badly. Mr. Schick went out on the line to North Fork. Lodge night. Stayed at home. Mrs. Raines came up and stayed until 9 p.m. Talked to Bill Beamer on street.
On Tuesday, March 9, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: High wind and clear. Wrote up estimates and extra bills. Took Papa home with me to dinner. Watched fire cos. make a run near Holiday St. Baby is one month old today. Mrs. Raines and Harry came up. Harry gave the baby a $5.00 gold piece as a present. Shaved.
Ok, so I was typing this up this morning, just so I wouldn't have so much to do this weekend. I wasn't really going to post it online yet. But then today's entry from 1915 got me. Bonnie mentions watching the fire companies make a run near Holiday St. I thought that was pretty cool since I currently work for Roanoke County Fire and Rescue! That would have been neat to see in 1915. Horse drawn fire apparatus I am guessing. Also, Harry gave Norman a $5 gold piece, that too is neat! Though we are still calling Norman "the baby".
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Snow and a Roman Earthquake
On Monday, January 11, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Bought Red Tie. Mr. Wm. Leckie Pres't. Leckie Collieries Co., Welch, W.Va. was in the office. Mr. J. Schnurmann phoned Retail Merchants Association regarding me. Snow and sleet fell. I went to Lodge. Came home at 10:10 p.m.
On Tuesday, January 12, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Brought "Dimp" Salmon home to dinner. Finished estimates and extra bills. Mr. Schick went to Welch, W.Va. High wind blew this night. Shaved. Wrote to Jake.
On Wednesday, January 13, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mrs. Hayden was down at the home of Mrs. Raines. At night we went down again and Mrs. Dakin came in. Wrote a letter to Carter Thompson. Earthquake in Rome, Italy.
On Thursday, January 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Good weather. Rose at 7:30. Hair-cut. Ate supper at Mrs. Raines. Went to Presbyterian church. Hence to "Bijou Theatre" witnessed play entitled "She was his Mother".
I sure wish we had some snow and sleet around here in 2012. I wonder of the call to the Retail Merchant's Association had anything to do with the piano business from the other day? I have read in other entries where Bonnie went to the Lodge, I just don't know what kind of Lodge. Bonnie went to the Bijou again but to see a play, not a movie. We have worked hard today around the house cleaning our bathroom and taking down more Christmas decorations. Also, went to Mom's house and did a few things. She comes home from the Glebe tomorrow.
On Tuesday, January 12, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Brought "Dimp" Salmon home to dinner. Finished estimates and extra bills. Mr. Schick went to Welch, W.Va. High wind blew this night. Shaved. Wrote to Jake.
On Wednesday, January 13, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Mrs. Hayden was down at the home of Mrs. Raines. At night we went down again and Mrs. Dakin came in. Wrote a letter to Carter Thompson. Earthquake in Rome, Italy.
On Thursday, January 14, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Good weather. Rose at 7:30. Hair-cut. Ate supper at Mrs. Raines. Went to Presbyterian church. Hence to "Bijou Theatre" witnessed play entitled "She was his Mother".
I sure wish we had some snow and sleet around here in 2012. I wonder of the call to the Retail Merchant's Association had anything to do with the piano business from the other day? I have read in other entries where Bonnie went to the Lodge, I just don't know what kind of Lodge. Bonnie went to the Bijou again but to see a play, not a movie. We have worked hard today around the house cleaning our bathroom and taking down more Christmas decorations. Also, went to Mom's house and did a few things. She comes home from the Glebe tomorrow.
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Theatres Return
On Friday, January 8, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Dined with Mary, Harry, Mrs. Raines and Mrs. Austin at Mrs. Raines' at dinner time. Wrote a revised description of R/W from Poca Coal and Coke Co. Tracy called by long distance from Bluefield regarding wire to Holt Duncan and Holt. Huntington, W.Va. deposition in case of Parlee Riddle vs. Williamson and Pond Creek R.R. Co.
On Saturday, January 9, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: First Saturday we worked all day. Wrote up estimates and extra bills. TN & KY RR and Alma Branch. Went to "American" and "Bijou" Theatres. Mr. Schick and Raitt absent from the office. Talked to Skin and Bill Fisher in front of American at 6:00 p.m. Mr. S.H. Staples came to the office.
On Sunday, January 10, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Slept until 11:30 a.m. Went up home 3:30. Went down to Mary's home after supper. Stayed until 10:10 p.m. Shaved. Got books from Hester; Talked to Mr. and Mrs. Long. Jess was down home.
Wow, so glad to see that Bonnie went to some movies. It was a favorite activity in 1916 and I figured it would be in 1915 as well, and apparently it was. He even went to 2 theatres in the same night. However, it doesn't say he saw any movies, he may have just talked to friends outside the theatres. Busy day here in 2012. I had 2 smoke alarm installs and one was on Bent Mountain. I assisted with one inspection and met with reps. from an insurance company and worked out. We went to see Mom tonight at The Glebe and she should get to come home on Sunday. I will be glad that she is home and I know she will be too.
On Saturday, January 9, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: First Saturday we worked all day. Wrote up estimates and extra bills. TN & KY RR and Alma Branch. Went to "American" and "Bijou" Theatres. Mr. Schick and Raitt absent from the office. Talked to Skin and Bill Fisher in front of American at 6:00 p.m. Mr. S.H. Staples came to the office.
On Sunday, January 10, 1915 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Slept until 11:30 a.m. Went up home 3:30. Went down to Mary's home after supper. Stayed until 10:10 p.m. Shaved. Got books from Hester; Talked to Mr. and Mrs. Long. Jess was down home.
Wow, so glad to see that Bonnie went to some movies. It was a favorite activity in 1916 and I figured it would be in 1915 as well, and apparently it was. He even went to 2 theatres in the same night. However, it doesn't say he saw any movies, he may have just talked to friends outside the theatres. Busy day here in 2012. I had 2 smoke alarm installs and one was on Bent Mountain. I assisted with one inspection and met with reps. from an insurance company and worked out. We went to see Mom tonight at The Glebe and she should get to come home on Sunday. I will be glad that she is home and I know she will be too.
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