January 8 thru 9, 1894

I will not be transcribing each entry since most of Bert's diary is pretty clear. You can read the original more easily by clicking on the image above to view a larger version. I will be including this paragraph, or something similar in each entry so that new readers will know they can click the image to enlarge it for easier reading. Also, there will be some links to the right of the page with relevant information that may be of interest.  If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. My notes will include the basics of what Bert talks about each day, along with my own personal thoughts, research, information gleaned from past or future entries, etc. If you have information or suggestions that may help my research, please e-mail me.
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Monday, January 8, 1894 --- Bert declares the day "a little windy and bold".  He helps with the chores on his father's farm, and then sits in the house till around noon.  He then went up to brother Herman's place, and then on to Russell M. Dye's place where he works.  He got his dinner (probably his meals are part of the deal working for Russell Dye) and also got $5 in money.  This is probably part or all of his pay for the month?  He notes receiving $5 in the cash accounts pages in the back of the diary.  He then goes to Ingleside and settles accounts with James D. Avery  ( 8 years ago Henry C. Olney bought kerosene from Avery.  Avery was also the blacksmith that did the work on his horses.)  Bert gives Mrs. Avery $2.75 to balance store accounts through today, and then goes home for the night.

Tuesday, January 9, 1894 --- As is often the case, Bert declares it a fine day.  He does the chores as usual, and notes that pa went to Charles Corey's again today about his farm. (I'm not sure if John Babcock is buying or renting the farm?)  Leman  and Bert saw firewood, and then do the evening chores.