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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.


Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Motor Car

On Saturday, December 2, 1916 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold and Clear. Arose at 7:30. Made a fire. Rode up town in Peter Guerraut's motor car. Wrote 3 letters for Mr. Turner, Bridge Engr. Went to Bank for Mr. Raitt. Paid Bills. Jess went to dinner with me. We went to show. Mrs. Raines repaired, cut-off, and put up small shelf. I went to St. Chas. Hospital at 6 p.m. Paid Dr. Burks $7.00. Walter Onenchain buried this p.m. Took bath at night. Been a long day and I need to get up early to head to Richmond for a board of trustees meeting for The Religious Herald. Good night.
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