February 5 thru 6, 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, February 5, 1894 --- "just zero this morning the first zero morning this winter"  Pa went to Naples to settle with Boon and Hemmingway.  No idea who that is?  Bert and Leman picked over potatoes.  In the afternoon, John (pa) went to Prattsburgh and sold four loads of potatoes to Wurth and Flahariety (sic).  Bert went down to Italy to pay D.R Preston for John - no idea who this is or what this is for. Mr. Preston was not at home (no way to call ahead in those days)  Leman did the evening chores.  Temp up to twelve!

Tuesday, February 6, 1894 --- Bert declares it a "nice and pleasant day"  Bert took two loads of potatoes to Wurth and Flahariety (sic) in Prattsburgh.  Leman and John sorted potatoes for tomorrow's delivery of the rest of the four loads.