1927
January
Saturday, January 1, 1927 rain & cold
New Years. I'm going to write something every day. Oscar & I went to the movies tonight. Gilda Gray in Alora of the South Sea Mostly Shining.
Sunday, Jan 2 fair & warm
Took Jean sleighing the a.m. and Oscar and I went out to Foye's with Dolly in the p.m. Saw a lot of partridge. Ruth didn't go home. She isn't missed by a good deal.
Monday, Jan 3 Fair & quite warm
School began today. We got up early a.m. Oscar's back is still sore. Ruth got home early and we took Jean for a ride then Oscar & I went down and did some errands. Jean doesn't show any signs of measles yet.
Tuesday, Jan 4 Tuesday cloudy & cold
Six below this a.m. Didn't take Jean out today. It began to snow about two o'clock. Went over to Mrs. White's a few minutes. Made three pies & etc.
Wednesday, Jan 5 fair & warm
Mr. Bailey took Lucy over a horse. Left home about ten and got back about five. I harnessed Dan in the p.m. and Jean & I went down street, brought back a load of girls. Mildred came in to see Jeans Xmas presents. I collected eggs at night. Got fifteen.
Thursday, Jan 6 fair & cold
Went over to Mrs. White's in the a.m. to see if she wanted to go down st. with me. Began to snow out. Jean and I went alone. Mrs. White had company so she couldn't go. Stewart was in in the afternoon. Jean was two hrs. going to bed.
Friday, Jan 7 fair & cold
Stayed home all day. Put up a stove in our room upstairs.
Saturday, Jan 8 fair & cold
Did Sats. work. Took Jean sleighing & then Oscar & I went down st and got a hair cut. Did some errands. Ruth went to the movies.
Sunday, Jan 9 fair & cold
We didn't get up until eight 'o clock. Mrs. White came over. I stayed in all day. Jean has a bad cold.
Monday, Jan 10 cloudy & cold
Stayed home all day. Jean has more cold. Oscar got his truck license today. Joker fell down and broke the sled shaft.
Tuesday, Jan 11 cloudy & cold
Looks a lot like snow. Oscar carried the milk in the truck today. Began to snow about 12:30 p.m. Stayed in all day. Getting to be a habit. Jean put on one of her new bands today.
Wednesday, Jan 12 fair & cold
Worked all a.m. thru p.m. Oscar & I went down to watch Stewart move the keel. The bridge held o.k. Went in to see the Harveys. I hope to see " Alices Irish Rose" Friday if Jean goes to sleep in time. I may go sleigh riding this evg. Harry went foxing today. Went sleighing. Jean slept all evg.
Thursday, Jan 13 fair & cold
The hounds haven't come back yet. Harry has gone to hunt for them. Went down street for a sleigh ride & changed my book. Kiko arrived this p.m. pretty hungry.
Friday, Jan 14 rain & warmer
Didn't get to see Alice's Irish Rose after all. Damn the luck. Went down street the p.m. a little while. Harry drove about thirty miles hunting for his dog. Sandy was hungry when he got back.
Saturday, Jan 15 warm & snowing
Began to snow and changed to rain. Rained most all the day. I went down street in the p.m. Telephoned and changed my books. Growing cold.
Sunday, Jan 16 snow & cold
Snowed all day. Oscar took Dan this a.m. Ruth didn't go home. Jean was about two hrs going to sleep. Stayed in all day. Nobody's been here. Hunter hasn't come back either. Roads will be full by morning.
Monday, Jan 17 cloudy & cold
Snow flurries all day. Oscar got the Ford out again. Harry got a fox with Kiko. Only took two hrs. Ruth went to see the Dentist. Jean and I stayed home all day. I finished my Library books. 1. Far to Seek 2. The Battle Ground
Tuesday, Jan 18 fair & cold
Mr. Bailey went to Dresden with Dolly. Mrs. White & Jean & I went down st. with Old Dan. I got two new books. "Jenny the Carrier" & "The Marksman Mystery." Mr. Foster Perkins shot himself this morning. Terrible for his family. Harry went gunning.
Wednesday, Jan 19 cloudy & warm
Did work this a.m. My dress came...also lilacs from Alice. Went down to see Dot this p.m. Ruth went home to stay all night. She expects more time off than an old soldier. Harry went gunning. Kiko holed the fox.
Thursday, Jan 20 cloudy & warm
Harry found the dogs over in Dresden. I went down st. in the a.m. Stores all closed. A horse dropped dead on the bridge. Ruth came back. Jean was sixteen months today.
Friday, Jan 21 cloudy & warm
Worked all a.m. Harry got two foxes. Took Jean sleigh riding in p.m. Ordered telephone. Went to Woolwich in evg. Had a flat tire & arrived home at 11:30. Jean slept all the evg.
Saturday, Jan 22 drizzly & warm
Worked etc. Jean wouldn't have a nap. I tried to get her to sleep for two hrs. Ruth went down st. in the p.m. Oscar & I took Jean for a sleigh ride. I bought a sifter & egg beater. Went to the movies at night with Myra and found I had won four pr of silk stockings on her punch board.
Sunday, Jan 23 cloudy & cold
This has been a Day. Verna & Harry came up this p.m. Went out to go home & she fell on the ice & struck the back of her head & back. It hurt so she fainted and we were all pretty scared for awhile. Jean didn't have a nap today and she was some tired tonight. Ruth went home & was late getting back as usual.
Monday, Jan 24 fair & cold
Did usual morning work. Took Jean sleigh riding in a.m. Mr. Bailey traded a cow for "Brian Boore." Hills sold their place to "Clint" Bailey. I finished one my books. " The Purple Mist" The "Long Arm of Fantorras" is the other.
Tuesday, Jan 25 fair & cold
Did usual work in a.m. Went up to Shay's in p.m. Took Ruth & Jean & went down st. after we got back & changed my books. Got two new ones. "The Dream" H.G. Wells, "The Man Without a Shadow". Oscar & I went to the pictures at night. Saw a funny one "That's My Baby."
Wednesday, Jan 26 fair & very cold
Stayed in all day. Jean is either cutting teeth or taking measles. She has been awfully fussy and won't eat very well. Ruth didn't have to go to school today. I have been as far as the mail box. 8 below zero at 4 p.m.
Thursday, Jan 27 fair & cold
Yesterday was the coldest day yet. Jean is better today. Ruth had to go to school all day. "Mim" came tonight and took her home & took up the stuff to fix my black dress. "Sandy" went like a bird.
Friday, Jan 28 fair & warmer
Stayed home all day. Got hall tel. put in. I haven't tried it yet. Mrs. White was ovr this a.m. I'm going to the Red Mens Installment tonight. Jean is o.k. tonight. Harry went gunning.
Saturday, Jan 29 fair & warm
Went to the dance and had a great time. Jean never woke up. Took Jean for a short sleigh ride and went down st & got a hair cut. Ruth's sister came up and they went to the pictures.
Sunday, Jan 30 rain
Girls went home this a.m. Jesse White was in before we had breakfast. Oscar & Harry butchered a cow. Stayed in all day.
Monday, Jan 31 fair & windy
Stayed in all day. Washed, ironed etc. Going to a dance with Oscar tonight. Harry helped do the work. Mr. B's cold is worse. Jan. is going "out like a lion."
February
February 1, 1927 Friday fair & windy
Mr. B's cold quite bad. Harry helped to do the work. Went down to Myra Carlton's this a.m. and got my stockings. Took Jean. Maxine had been sick all day. Dance at the Hotel Thursday night. Oscar has about half his cow sold.
Wednesday, Feb 2 fair & heavy wind
Mr. B has been in all day. Jean & I watched the horses & went to see the cows. I went down st with Oscar this p.m. Guess we will go to the dance tomorrow night. The Old Ground Hog must have seen his shadow all right. I finished my books. "Anybody But Ame" & " Where the Souls of Men are Calling"
Thursday, Feb 3 cold & snow at night
Stayed home all day. Mrs White came over in p.m. Went to Hotel dance at night. Had a good time. Quite a good crowd there. Ruth was sick all day. Better tonight. Jean slept all evening.
Friday, Feb 4 fair & windy
Enough snow for sleighing. Mr. B is still in the house. Bessie wants to come over next week for a few days. I went down st this afternoon. Old Sandy nearly got away from me. Good thing I left Jean home. Harry got a fox. It's growing cold tonight again.
Saturday, Feb 5 fair & cold
Did Sats. work. Took Ruth down st with Joker & he took a shaft out of the sleigh. Too cold to take Jean, but Oscar & I went to the movies. They were rotten.
Sunday, Feb 6 snow & cold
Ruth didn't go home. She & Mr. B stayed with Jean while I went out to Whitten's after Oscar. We drove Baron home and let Old Sandy run loose. He certainly is a game old bird. We were both cold & hungry but Oscar was sick and couldn't eat.
Monday, Feb 7 fair & cold
Mr. B's still laid out & I'm chore boy. I like it pretty well. Oscar has all he can attend to and can help out a little. Jean & I went down after Ruth this p.m. then I went down again with the truck.
Tuesday, Feb 8 fair & cold
Oscar went to Dresden after his bull. While Jean & I was down after Ruth, two deer got over board in the creek. Mr. White got them out on to the ice after awhile. I did all the work, even cleaning out the barn. Jean stays with her Grandfather good.
Wednesday, Feb 9 fair & warmer
Did usual things. Mr. B is still in the house. Frank Savage was over. I took Jean for a sleigh ride, then came back and harnessed Baron and took Ralph for a ride. We went over home in the evening. Frank gave Oscar a dog. I hope it's some good.
Thursday, Feb 10 fair & warm
Regular skiing day. Took Jean for a sleigh ride, then drove Baron again.
Friday, Feb 11 fair & warm
Did usual work. Ruth went to school supper. Oscar & I went to Carlton's in the evening.
Saturday, Feb 12 fair & warm
Took Jean sleigh riding then drove Baron. Changed my books & bought a Love Story. Winifred & Ruth went to the movies.
Sunday, Feb 13
Ruth went home. Oscar & I took Jean for a ride & found George Merrill here when we got back. Harry & Verna up at night. Hattie Mosher has a boy.
Monday, Feb 14 cold & snowing
Blair's Birthday. Snowed all day. About eight inches all together. Helped do the chores. Mr. B has been in two weeks today. Went down st this a.m. to dentist. Ruth went to Valentine party. Mrs. White went to Boston.
Tuesday, Feb 15 fair & warmer
Did usual work. Took eggs down st with Dan. Took Jean too. We went to library. Myra & I went to the movies at night.
Wednesday, Feb 16 fair & warm
Everything about the same. I left Jean with her grandfather while I drove Baron to Shay's. Began to snow quite hard tonight. Harry had to wash tonight, so we are late getting thru.
Thursday, Feb 17
Made mince meat all day. What a job. Oscar & I went down st on the horse sled & broke the roads out. We both got a hair cut & went to the dance. Had a good time. Jean was awake when I got home which is quite unusual. She has been sick to her tummy.
Friday, Feb 18 warm & snowing
Oscar took the horse this a.m. it's such hard wheeling. I've made two pies & have my mince meat in cooking.
Saturday, Feb 19 cloudy& cold
Arose at 5 a.m. & finished canning my mince meat. Had seventeen quarts. did my chores & got the 8:27 for Bath. Alice is looking pretty thin. She is going to see the Dr. again Monday. Oscar met me the p.m. with the truck. Ruth took good care of Jean & did a lot of work.
Sunday, Feb 2o cold & snowing
Had a horse to go out at nine. Ruth took him down to Harry. We have been out and done the chores. Sandy came home himself. Earned three dollars.
Monday, Feb 21 cold & snowing
I took a telephone man up to Sheepscot with Baron. We had to break our roads all the way. Quite a ride. We earned five dollars anyway. Ruth is having vacation everything happened o.k.
Tuesday, Feb 22 warmer & pleasant
The sun shone today for the first time for a week. I took Jean for a ride. She hadn't been out for a week. Ruth has gone to the dance. Kathryn didn't get over, so I didn't bother to go. Harry went gunning & fired four times at a fox.
Wednesday, Feb 23 cloudy & warm
Ruth got huffy and left this a.m. Connie Foye & Leslie Riley were up here this p.m. with their kids. Jean had a glorious time. I sent Willard a mail order. Mr. B doesn't feel very good. Stewart traded a cow with Sam Foye for a horse. Guess I'll sell Sam Sandy. Finished my books. Neither very good.
Thursday, Feb 24 fair & warm
Let Sandy to a couple Jews. Went down street this p.m. with Oscar. Took Jean. Changed my books. Frank Savage was over to see us again.
Friday, Feb 25 fair & warm
Let Baron to the Jews and they drove him to Kings Mills. He was tired out. Oscar went to meet them. We will have to charge them plenty. Elbridge Cunningham was here to supper. Hattie Mosher lost her baby.
Saturday, Feb 26 snow & wind
Worst storm of winter. Oscar didn't carry the milk. Went down in his snow shoes & did the errands. The roads are blocked everywhere.
Sunday, Feb 27 fair
Oscar & Harry shoveled Joker a path thru the field this noon. didn't get home until four o'clock. The breaking out crew got as far as Bythers. I watered the cows & horses & looked after the hens. Grovers didn't get in with their milk yesterday or today.
Monday Feb 28
Last day of February. Very calm & uneventful. The men finished shoveling the road out. Jean had a long nap and I watered the horses & cows. Oscar didn't get home until 3:30.
March
Tuesday, March 1, 1927 fair & colder
Did usual work. watered cows etc. Oscar & I went down st with Dolly in the p.m. The road is like a tunnel.
Wednesday, March 2, 1927 fair & warmer
Did usual work. Made three pies & took Jean for a sleigh ride met "Mim" and took her part way home. Called Dad up tonight. He is snowed in. Harry butchered a calf & steer the p.m. Stewart was down in the a.m. Today is Ash Wednesday.
Thursday, March 3, 1927 cold & fair
Mim stayed down all night. We had the girls over & made ice cream. Carol & I went down st in the p.m. & nearly froze. Jean slept all evening.
Friday, March 4 1927 fair & cold
Did about the usual things. Oscar took Dr. Bailey over to Ralph Rice's with Baron and had to lead him part way. Didn't get home until late. Jean set up until we went to bed.
Saturday, March 5fair & warm
Let Sandy out to the Hues today, four dollars. Took Jean down st with us this p.m. she had a great time. Sold twelve dozen eggs & pd telephone bill. Haven't needed a girl much as Mr. Bailey takes care of Jean a lot while I work.
Sunday, March 6 fair & warm
Let Dolly to Kelton Southard andf his mother. $2.50. Oscar borrowed Ed White's rig & took Jean and me for a short ride. Gave our bill to Dan Page to collect from the Jews. Verna & Harry were up also Maurice Foye.
Monday, March 7 cloudy
Oscar & Harry had a regular circus with Cohen. The whole town turned out but I guess they finally got the money. I went with Oscar in the p.m. and bought Jean a new pair of shoes with part of my share of the "Kole."
Tuesday, March 8 rainy
Jean didn't sleep well last night and had been about half sick all day. She is cutting an eye tooth too. Let Sandy this p.m. for four dollars.
Wednesday, March 9, 1927 fair & windy
Did about usual work. Miss Fiske called this a.m. House looked like a whirlwind. Jean felt o.k. today. Didn't have a nap. I rode Sandy down to get him shod. Stewart was here. i looked for Dad all day but he didn't come.
Thursday, March 10 fair & warm
Took Jean for a sleigh ride. Met Mim & changed my books. She is coming up Sat.
Friday, March 11 fair & warm
Who should appear but Dad & Strout. Mr. B. Went down st for the first time. They stayed to dinner & Dad bought Shay's sheep. Mim came up after school. I drove Baron. Oscar went down st and played pool this evg.
Saturday, March 12 fair & warm
Mim did most of the work. Picked up a skunk by the tail. Hot Dog. Frank bought the dog over. Also a pup. Mim & I took Jean sleighing this p.m.. We went to the movies & Oscar put Jean to bed for the first time.
Sunday, March 13 fair & warm
Jean & I took Mim home. Last sleigh ride for the season, I guess. Stewart was down this a.m. Fred Merry & Mr. Marsh were up this p.m. Willard came up and stayed all night.
Monday, March 14 foggy & colder
Got up about 5:30 this a.m. Willard built the fire. Town meeting today. Stayed home all day. Oscar brought Jean & me home some ice cream. Expect Alice tomorrow. Harry & Oscar heard a flock of geese tonight.
Tuesday, March 15 fair & warm
Regular March day but warm. Jean & I went down to the train to get Alice. Oscar put Jean to bed tonight & Alice & me took Old Dan & went to the movies. Let Dolly today.
Wednesday, March 16 fair & warm
Alice, Jean & I took old Sandy & drove across the new road. It was lovely and warm. this evening I got the girls to come over and keep house while I went down to Harry's to listen to the radio. Mr. B wouldn't go to bed and leave her till we go home.
Thursday, March 17 fair & warm
Alice went home this p.m. We took her to the train in the truck. It has been a lovely warm day. I've had the Baby out a lot. Mr. B. is all right now. He has been down street. St. Patrick's Day card party at the Inn tonight. Harry & Verna went.
Friday, March 18 cloudy & colder
Let Sandy to Mr. Wentworth to go to Head Tide. Did about usual work. Took Dolly to Blacksmith shop. Jean stayed with Gramp. First thunder storm of the year tonight about 4:30. Harry's cow kicked him over tonight by way of excitement. Jean didn't get a ride today.
Saturday, March 19 fair & colder
Did usual Sats work. Went down st in a.m. with Oscar. Took Jean. Changed my books.
Sunday, March 20 cloudy & mild
Had vanilla ice cream for lunch & went out to Piper Knight's in the afternoon and Piper wasn't at home. Verna sick with cold. Oscar did work alone tonight. Jean went to bed quite early. Mr. B went for a drive with Baron. Harry bought a pig, much to Sandy's disgust.
Monday, March 21 warm & snow
Snowed enough to be nasty. Took Jean out to the barn for awhile. Verna has been quite sick with a cold. Stayed home all day.
Tuesday, March 22 cloudy & cold
Went down & changed my book. Jean like to ride around down street. Had a letter from Lucy. Verna is a little better today.
Wednesday, March 23 fair & cold
Verna better. Harry butchered his hog today. Oscar, Jean & I went down st this p.m. & did a few errands. The Big Black Cow had a heifer calf tonight. Mr. B sold half a case of eggs. Mr. Munsey came up & got Dan this a.m.
Thursday, March 24 fair & cold
Changed my books today. Took Jean down in the truck.
Friday, March 25 fair & cold
Went down st at night a few min. Didn't take Jean. It was too cold. Expect Mim tomorrow.
Saturday, March 26 fair & warmer
Mim cam down and helped me today. We took Jean for a ride this p.m. Oscar & me went to Morris' tonight. Mr. Bailey went to Damaricotta with Baron.
Sunday, March 27fair & warmer
Mim rode Sandy home this a.m. & cam back and stayed with Jean while we went to Woolwich. Roads fair. Turner was over tonight also. Mrs. White & Doris & Maurice Foye. Jean sat up until eight o' clock then she got tired and said bedy, bedy.
Monday, March 28 fair & cold
Been down st twice, once with Dolly & once in the truck. Took Jean. Oscar stopped and caught a Drake in Southards pond & brought him home by the neck. Frank S. & his son-in-law were over to see us today.
Tuesday, March 29 fair & warm
Jean & I took a walk this a.m. I hauled her down st on the kiddy wagon. what a job. I was lame as the dickens tonight. Mrs. Sewall died today.
Wednesday, March 30 cloudy & cold
Poor old Bill is sick. Has been for a day or two. Chester Farmer was over but didn't trade with Mr. B. Oscar had to take Dr. Bailey to make some calls this p.m. Jean & I rode down st. in the truck.
Thursday, March 31 Rainy
Last day of March, Harry butchered his two pigs. I went down & changes my books. Jean stayed with her grandfather. Oscar got up about ten o'clock and took a lineman out to mind the C.M. cable. Five bucks. Not so bad.
April
Friday, April 1 Fair & chilly
Lewis came and bought the bull. :Mim" couldn't come down so Oscar took care of Jean & Mrs. White & I went to the Minstrel show. It was quite good.
Saturday, April 2 Fair & warmer
Jean & I have been for a ride this a.m. It was quite warm. She drove old Sandy most all the way. This p.m. we went down st in the truck. Oscar went to the movies tonight.
Sunday, April 3 cloudy cold
Didn't go to Woolwich after all it was so cold. Went out to Foyes a few minutes. Williard brought his children up this a.m.. Stuart & Maude were in this p.m. Mr. Bailey traded "Baron" with Mr. Hunter for two cows and vrought "Gypsy" home.
Monday, April 4 Fair & cold
Old Bill goat died today. I went down street in the truck. Jean & I didn't get out. She likes to see the sights. Mr. B got Gypsy shod. Oscar put Jean to bed tonight. Mrs. White was over. Geo. Carlton & wife came today.
Tuesday, April 5 Cloudy & cold
Willard came up & buried the goat. Stayed at home all day. It was too cold to take Jean for a ride.
Wednesday, April 6 Fair & Warm
Snowed last night and it's nice & warm today. Jean & I took Myra & Maxine for a ride & came back and rode down in the truck with Oscar. Harry & Oscar butchered four hogs.
Thursday, April 7 Calm & Cold
It rained awhile this a.m. then cleared off and the wind blew a gale. Harry and Verna went to Rockland. Mr. B went out to Parker's to doctor a cow. After he came back, I went down st horseback. Jean was sick to her tummy tonight.
Friday, April 8 Fair & cold
Froze hard last night and the wind blows a gale. Stayed home all day. Mrs. White was over a few minutes this p.m.
Saturday, April 9 Fair & cold
I was sick all a.m. Mighty glad to see "Mim" She did all the work & care of Jean. We had several callers. Mr. B got his Hunter cows home. Oscar began to feel sick at night. Sam Harvey (?), Art Rhines, Brad Quinham, Ralph & Harry were here today.
Sunday, April 10 Fair & cold
Took Mim home this a.m. with Dolly B. Stayed home rest of day. Mr. B went ofor a ride with Gyspy this p.m. Stuart & Maude were here for a while. I finished cooking my marmalade.
Monday, April 11 Fair & cold
We came near getting burned out today. ? & ?'s boy set a fire & burned Clarks's farm. Had the fire truck up & managed to save the house, We went up to Hooses and down st.
Tuesday, April 12 Fair & warm
(?) came for the Hudson so we had to take a ride. We went to Damariscotta. Jean love to ride this year. Oscar went down st. tonight and I read a True Story through before he got home. Put Peg in the hay mow this a.m.
Wednesday, April 13 Fair & cold
Began to clean pantry. Oscar helped me paint it yellow. Will look good when it's all done. Jean thinks it's great fun to help clean. Oscar put her to bed tonight & I went over to Whites a few minutes.
Thursday, April 14 Fair & cold
Still cleaning pantry. Knocked off the p.m. & went riding with the girls over to Whites. Mr. Bailey got a new cow out to Colbys today.
Friday, April 15 Fair & cold
Still cleaning the pantry. Painted it almost over the second time. Mr. B went over to the Ferry after the old spark plug & sold her for fifteen dollars before he got home.
Jean & I rode out to Dick Grovers with Oscar. I hope "Mim" will be down tomorrow.
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