Julia Brumfield Diaries

A good day. Ben worked on Owens house this morning.

This evening we all went to Lee Brumfields. They had a very nice dinner turkey and boiled ham cakes and pickles. Elsie East and Isla and Cordie Blair was there.

While we were away some one left some presents for Josie and I.

I got a pair of bed room slippers. John sent them. Paul Bennett sent me a box of nice candy and Grace Brumfield gave me a box of candy. I thank them both.

8 oclock

A clear colde day. The neighbors has bin oh so kind to Ben. They helped to burie Josie. There was a big crowd for the weather and so much sickness a bout. Mollie and Kate helped cook dinner. Mollie gave me a nice cake and two jars of pickles. No one eat dinner with us but Mr Mayhew and Lee Brumfield. Mr. Bennett & Lizzie and Gordon come while we were eating dinner. They eat with us. I was glad that they come. Marvin and Carrie and three of the children come. Mr. Jennings talked at the grave. They sung several songs. Had the nicest flowers I most ever did see Twenty minutes until 8 o'clock.

A good day. A little rain. Could work most of the time. Carrie made preserves and pickles today. I peeled the peaches and got most of the dinner. Carrie sewed some. I worked the button holes in two blouses. I got a letter from home this morning. They were all well. Marvin has bin fireing on some tobacco all day. Carrie went to Mr McLau[gh]lins. She though[t] that she would invite Mrs. McLau[gh]lin to come and spend the day but there was no one at home.