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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.


Friday, January 15, 2010

Hot Iron

On Friday January 14, 1916 Bonnie wrote: Cold-Clear. Got to work on time. Wrote up two personal deeds for W.H. Burke. Read McCall's Magazine. Had peach pie for dinner. Mr. Raines honed my razor. Read Pictorial Review. Took hot iron to bed with me. Spent a restless night on account of cold weather. On Saturday, January 15, 1916 Bonnie wrote: Extremely Cold. Mr. Schick away. Read all morning. Cut wood and carried up coal in p.m. Harry Raines helped me to carry Norman's box up home. Elmer Brown and I had fuss. Took bath and shaved at night. Read American Magazine at Mrs. Raines. Retired at 10:30 p.m. I promise some commentary is coming. Just out of time right now.
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