May 18, 1894 thru May 19, 1894

If you follow Bert's diary regularly, you can skip this paragraph. 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. 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 ..... especially with input on Bert's coded entries?

Friday, May 18, 1894 --- Bert reports a hot morning. He drew 10 loads of manure and fixed his buggy. "It rained this afternoon to beat grant". Another use of that "to beat Grant" phrase. He does write that "I am feeling a little better today". First report of not feeling bad in several weeks?

Saturday, May 19, 1894 ---- Bert reports standing around a lot due to some heavy rain! He does help butcher 6 hens and they cleaned seed barley and oats. This would be separating out weed seeds as much as possible. He went down to Milo Dye's place to get some eggs for Russell to take to Naples to sell or possibly barter? Then "I sit in the house" till chore time.

Note: After the reunion on August 13th, Dad and I drove by the location of Russell Dye's place, and Milo Dye's place.

Click here for a map of the area with little numbered flags at the locations - 19 = Milo Dye's place, and 22 = Russell Dye's place

Pictures of Russell Dye's home and barn below as they look today.