Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Cough Still There
On Tuesday, August 30, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Chilly. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Walked down street at noon. Very busy all day. Got home at 6 p.m. Shaved before supper. Read magazine until 9:30. Ache all over. Cough is still with me. Went to bed about 9:50. Very tired.
Monday, August 29, 2011
End of Summer Cold
On Tuesday, August 23, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Sick-off. Arose at 9:30. Mary made a fire at 8:00. I shaved. "Doctored" cold. Feel weak and sore. Read awhile. Mary is not feeling well. She cleaned house. Loam took Austin and James to Lena's last Saturday. I read some after supper. Went to bed about 9:40. Hot.
On Wednesday, August 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Off until Noon. Arose at 10:30. Mary got up at 8:00 and made a fire. I sat around and read awhile. Jim Drewry came over. I went to the office. Left at 5:45 p.m. Still have cold. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to picture show at 4:30 p.m. Took James Drewry. I shaved after supper. Read until 10:00. Went to bed at 10:30. (chilly).
On Thursday, August 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cold. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Still have deep cold. Wrote to Aunt Rosa Raines. Mary is suffering with pain in her side. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Caught up my mail. School ladies called on Mary this p.m. I got home at 5:30. Mrs. Burnette came over. I retired at 10:30.
On Friday, August 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Cloudy. Off half day. Got out of bed 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes and shaved. Feeling sore and generally bad. Didn't go to work. Mary phoned Mr. Noel. I looked over my drawing lessons. Went to office at noon. Feel awfully tired. Headaches, fingers and body ache. Got home at 6:30. Retired at 10:00.
On Saturday, August 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Cloudy-Rain. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Busy all morning. Got home at 1:50. Cut some wood. Mary killed two chickens. I took a bath about 6 p.m. Mary ironed until 10:30 p.m. Baby Jane had her hair trimmed. I read some after supper. Went to bed 11:00.
On Sunday, August 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Gloomy Rain. Arose at 11:30. Feel awfully sore all over the body. Have cough, headache, and a despondent feeling. The children went to Sunday School. I sat around and read all afternoon. Norman attended Christian Endeavor. Mrs. Burnette came over after supper. Mary called Bristol.
On Monday, August 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warmer-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Shaved. Left home at 7:55.Not very busy today. Went to telephone office. Took a walk. Norman had his teeth examined by Dr. Caudill. I got home about 6 p.m. Read some after supper. Cough is severe. My whole body aches.
On Wednesday, August 24, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Off until Noon. Arose at 10:30. Mary got up at 8:00 and made a fire. I sat around and read awhile. Jim Drewry came over. I went to the office. Left at 5:45 p.m. Still have cold. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to picture show at 4:30 p.m. Took James Drewry. I shaved after supper. Read until 10:00. Went to bed at 10:30. (chilly).
On Thursday, August 25, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cold. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Still have deep cold. Wrote to Aunt Rosa Raines. Mary is suffering with pain in her side. Didn't go out of the office at noon. Caught up my mail. School ladies called on Mary this p.m. I got home at 5:30. Mrs. Burnette came over. I retired at 10:30.
On Friday, August 26, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cold-Cloudy. Off half day. Got out of bed 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes and shaved. Feeling sore and generally bad. Didn't go to work. Mary phoned Mr. Noel. I looked over my drawing lessons. Went to office at noon. Feel awfully tired. Headaches, fingers and body ache. Got home at 6:30. Retired at 10:00.
On Saturday, August 27, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cool-Cloudy-Rain. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:50. Busy all morning. Got home at 1:50. Cut some wood. Mary killed two chickens. I took a bath about 6 p.m. Mary ironed until 10:30 p.m. Baby Jane had her hair trimmed. I read some after supper. Went to bed 11:00.
On Sunday, August 28, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Gloomy Rain. Arose at 11:30. Feel awfully sore all over the body. Have cough, headache, and a despondent feeling. The children went to Sunday School. I sat around and read all afternoon. Norman attended Christian Endeavor. Mrs. Burnette came over after supper. Mary called Bristol.
On Monday, August 29, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Warmer-Sunny. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire. Shaved. Left home at 7:55.Not very busy today. Went to telephone office. Took a walk. Norman had his teeth examined by Dr. Caudill. I got home about 6 p.m. Read some after supper. Cough is severe. My whole body aches.
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Electrucuted
On Monday August 22, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Socco and Vanzetti electrocuted. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:45. Very busy. Took part of Mr. Wiltsee's dictation. Have a deep cold. Dr. Spanell Gale and Rev. P. S. Miller were buried today. I didn't leave the office at noon. Mary phoned me. Got home 7:10 p.m. Ate supper at 7:30. Have a headache. Retired 9:30.
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Side Lanced
On Sunday, August 21, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Fair. Arose at 10:00. Mary made a fire. I dusted. Shaved at 12:30. Harry came down at 1:00 p.m. and ate dinner. He had his side lanced and look sick. He also took supper with us. Mr. and Mrs. Gross came to see us at 4 p.m. and left at 7:00. We went to bed about 9:39 p.m.
So, not a lot going on with the Elmore's today. About the same here in 2011 too. Tomorrow is first day of school. Rachel and I have a church meeting tonight. Busy week coming up at work, plus the kids' school and Caleb's soccer plus, Rachel's work.
So, not a lot going on with the Elmore's today. About the same here in 2011 too. Tomorrow is first day of school. Rachel and I have a church meeting tonight. Busy week coming up at work, plus the kids' school and Caleb's soccer plus, Rachel's work.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Kiled 2 Chickens
On Saturday, August 20, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Rain-Cloudy. Arose at 6:50. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home at 7:55. Had a lot of work at the office. Got home 1:30. Cut wood and grass. Mary killed two chickens. I took a bath at 6:00 p.m. Mary feels "tough". Read awhile. Went to bed about 10:30. Quite tired and sleepy.
I didn't even know the Elmores had chickens! And, they more or less lived in the city. I am sure things were a lot different in those days when it came to raising animals, etc. I wonder if there was an occasion for the killing of the chickens? Here in 2011, we did lots of house work today and are also tired and sleepy, but it feels good to get some things done!
I didn't even know the Elmores had chickens! And, they more or less lived in the city. I am sure things were a lot different in those days when it came to raising animals, etc. I wonder if there was an occasion for the killing of the chickens? Here in 2011, we did lots of house work today and are also tired and sleepy, but it feels good to get some things done!
Friday, August 19, 2011
Auto-intoxication
On Wednesday, August 17, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Hot-Sunny. Rain at night. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 7:55. Conference at the office with engineers. I got deed to evergreen lot at noon. Walked home at 5:10 p.m. Paid $28.00 to Musser on grocery bill. Raining, 8:00 p.m. Read until 10 p.m.. Bathed. Got to bed about 11:40.
On Thursday, August 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Hot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home 7:55. Lot of work at the office. Mary called me at 1:20 p.m. I didn't go out of office. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Jane's to spend the night but they came home about 7:30. I read until 11:30. My head and eyes hurt.
On Friday, August 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy. Rain-Chilly. Arose at 7:00. Mary made a fire. I took out ashes. Left home at 7:50. Mary phoned me at 1:20 p.m. Didn't leave the office. Got home at 6:00. Big rain at night. Mary went to bed at 7:30. I read until 9:30. Dr. Spanell Gale died tonight of auto intoxication.
Ok, so the last word there kind of stumped me. I thought maybe Dr. Gale really liked cars and died from it! I had to do a little research. It's a medical term that found favor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has to do with toxins in your intestines. Though the article I read said this idea started to fall out of favor around 1920. Obviously, somebody in Roanoke in 1927 still believed in it. Day off from the county today in 2011, which just means that I need to get caught up on some church stuff like sermon prep, baptism prep, visits, etc. Caleb and I ran this morning and had a good time. Also have done a little yard and a little laundry. Beth and the kids have gone back to school shopping.
On Thursday, August 18, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy-Hot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Shaved. Left home 7:55. Lot of work at the office. Mary called me at 1:20 p.m. I didn't go out of office. Annah Lee and Baby Jane went to Jane's to spend the night but they came home about 7:30. I read until 11:30. My head and eyes hurt.
On Friday, August 19, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Cloudy. Rain-Chilly. Arose at 7:00. Mary made a fire. I took out ashes. Left home at 7:50. Mary phoned me at 1:20 p.m. Didn't leave the office. Got home at 6:00. Big rain at night. Mary went to bed at 7:30. I read until 9:30. Dr. Spanell Gale died tonight of auto intoxication.
Ok, so the last word there kind of stumped me. I thought maybe Dr. Gale really liked cars and died from it! I had to do a little research. It's a medical term that found favor in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It has to do with toxins in your intestines. Though the article I read said this idea started to fall out of favor around 1920. Obviously, somebody in Roanoke in 1927 still believed in it. Day off from the county today in 2011, which just means that I need to get caught up on some church stuff like sermon prep, baptism prep, visits, etc. Caleb and I ran this morning and had a good time. Also have done a little yard and a little laundry. Beth and the kids have gone back to school shopping.
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Cemetery Lot
On Monday, August 15, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Warm. Judge Gary died. Arose at 6:30. Made a fire and saved. Left home 8:00. Light work today. Mary got special delivery from Aunt Annah. I talked to Harry at noon. Paid last installment on cemetery lot. Norman spent the night with Edward Jarrett. I ate supper at restaurant, 6:15. Wrote spec. for E.A. White.
On Tuesday, August 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Paid off Evergreen Lot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:00. Finished specification for E.A. White. Paid bills at noon. Paid final note on cemetery lot yesterday. Mary wrote to Aunt Annah. I shaved after supper. Norman made a board sign "Troop 29" for his troop. We went to bed at 10:15
I think it was rather a big deal that Bonnie paid off the cemetery lot since he mentioned it both days. Which, I agree with; that is a rather big deal. Here in 2011, busy, busy busy. Soccer practice, work, church. School starts back next week. We had Meyerhoeffer family reunion this past Saturday and had a great time with Beth's family at the Beach a few weeks ago to celebrate her parent's 60th wedding anniversary. I guess all that said here just to say, family ties are important.
On Tuesday, August 16, 1927 Bonnie Elmore wrote: Sunny-Hot. Paid off Evergreen Lot. Arose at 6:45. Made a fire. Dumped ashes. Left home 8:00. Finished specification for E.A. White. Paid bills at noon. Paid final note on cemetery lot yesterday. Mary wrote to Aunt Annah. I shaved after supper. Norman made a board sign "Troop 29" for his troop. We went to bed at 10:15
I think it was rather a big deal that Bonnie paid off the cemetery lot since he mentioned it both days. Which, I agree with; that is a rather big deal. Here in 2011, busy, busy busy. Soccer practice, work, church. School starts back next week. We had Meyerhoeffer family reunion this past Saturday and had a great time with Beth's family at the Beach a few weeks ago to celebrate her parent's 60th wedding anniversary. I guess all that said here just to say, family ties are important.
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