Julia Brumfield Diaries

A clear cool day. Ben & Jim firmed up the garden this morning. Ben hauled wood this evening. Jim split wood in the woods. Clay Harvey come here a bout [day?] this morning on his way to Lynchburg. He got some gas from Ben. His had gave out. Josie ironed some and got dinner. Mrs Car had the sick headache. I put a quilt in the frames all by my self. We all quilted on it this evening. Mollie Reynolds come and helped us. I was glad that she come. Christenia come and went with her home.

A beautiful day. Ben & Jim worked on their tobacco land. Henry went to Renan. Josie and I ironed all the morning. Mrs Car churned. Josie got dinner in 30 minutes. She had caned sausage made a dewberry pie had caned tomatoes boiled 14 egg made bread and coffee. Kate Harvey come & Carrie and all children. I was glad to see all of them. Kate & I worked button holes. Kate brought some sallit.

A very good day. Ben plowed all day. Jim cleaned up the land for Ben to plow. Henry plowed a little after he come from school. Josie ironed this morning. I churned and got dinner this evening. I went to George Blairs. Denia was not at home she had gone to Rey Worshams. Ethel has a new boy. I hope that Ethel & baby may get on well.

Henry Blair was at home. He brought me home on his new car. I was glad. I cant walk much now like I once could. I am glad of any kindness that is given to me.