Nixon Journal I, part C, June 14, 1880 - October 31, 1880

William Thomas Nixon (b. 20 Nov 1846, d. 15 August 1915) was a prominent minister, lawyer, and court official in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee in the late nineteenth century. In 1868, at the age of twenty-two, he married English immigrant Elizabeth G. Parkes. The following year, he was elected as the re...

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spellingShingle	Journals, scrapbooks, and diaries Nixon Journal I, part C, June 14, 1880 - October 31, 1880 William T. Nixon
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description	William Thomas Nixon (b. 20 Nov 1846, d. 15 August 1915) was a prominent minister, lawyer, and court official in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee in the late nineteenth century. In 1868, at the age of twenty-two, he married English immigrant Elizabeth G. Parkes. The following year, he was elected as the representative for his district in the Tennessee State Legislature, where he served until the end of the 1870 term. That same year, he was admitted to the bar in his native Lawrence County. In 1871, he was appointed clerk and master of the chancery court of Lawrence County, a position he held for several decades. Nixon was educated at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, where he received a degree preparing him for the ministry in 1875. He was ordained by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on South Military Street in Lawrenceburg, where he served as the minister for a number of years. He and his father, Colonel George H. Nixon, were instrumental in bringing the first railroad to Lawrenceburg in 1883. In October 1884, Nixon co-founded the Lawrence Democrat, which survives today as the Democrat-Union, Lawrence County’s oldest continuously-operated newspaper. An avid writer, Nixon kept a regular chronicle of his day-to-day life, of which two volumes are known to have survived. The Nixon Journals are accounts of his daily activities between 1879 and 1885. He records his business transactions, news and gossip from the town, as well as major events from his family. As a minister, his journals also contain careful records of the sermons he preached, the funerals he conducted, and the marriages he officiated. The original journals are the property of the Lawrence County Public Library in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. In 2010, the Lawrence County Public Library partnered with the Digital Archive Department of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library in Florence, Alabama to digitally scan and transcribe the journals. The project was completed on Nixon’s 166th birthday, 20 November 2012.
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spelling	Nixon Journal I, part C, June 14, 1880 - October 31, 1880Lawrence County (Tenn.) ; Personal narratives William Thomas Nixon (b. 20 Nov 1846, d. 15 August 1915) was a prominent minister, lawyer, and court official in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee in the late nineteenth century. In 1868, at the age of twenty-two, he married English immigrant Elizabeth G. Parkes. The following year, he was elected as the representative for his district in the Tennessee State Legislature, where he served until the end of the 1870 term. That same year, he was admitted to the bar in his native Lawrence County. In 1871, he was appointed clerk and master of the chancery court of Lawrence County, a position he held for several decades. Nixon was educated at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, where he received a degree preparing him for the ministry in 1875. He was ordained by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church on South Military Street in Lawrenceburg, where he served as the minister for a number of years. He and his father, Colonel George H. Nixon, were instrumental in bringing the first railroad to Lawrenceburg in 1883. In October 1884, Nixon co-founded the Lawrence Democrat, which survives today as the Democrat-Union, Lawrence County’s oldest continuously-operated newspaper. An avid writer, Nixon kept a regular chronicle of his day-to-day life, of which two volumes are known to have survived. The Nixon Journals are accounts of his daily activities between 1879 and 1885. He records his business transactions, news and gossip from the town, as well as major events from his family. As a minister, his journals also contain careful records of the sermons he preached, the funerals he conducted, and the marriages he officiated. The original journals are the property of the Lawrence County Public Library in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. In 2010, the Lawrence County Public Library partnered with the Digital Archive Department of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library in Florence, Alabama to digitally scan and transcribe the journals. The project was completed on Nixon’s 166th birthday, 20 November 2012. William T. Nixon FLPL Lawrence County Public Library June 14, 1880 - October 31, 1880Image/TextPDFNixonmerge3.pdfPaper DocumentEnglishPart of the Lawrence County Public Library collection; Part of the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library collection Contact the Florence-Lauderdale Public Library for permission to use. 97 Monday June 14‘ 1880 My bees swarmed out of the hive in flower garden and were nicely hived and moved around by chicken house. The Democratic Executive Committee for this county re-organized this morning with the following members:- Jno T. Allen chn. T.D. Deavenport cor. Sec’y. J.B. Mur-phy, J. Lum Chaffin, P.W. Spottswood W.H. Dustin, and S.A. Carrell Jr. who was not present. I was one of the old committee but resigned this morning. Did some little office work during the day. Messrs Doak & Bate from Pulaski last Sunday re-turned this morning. The day has been exceedingly warm. I have suffered more with heat today than at any time during the summer. Tuesday June 15. 1880. This morning I put wife in Geo. Maury’s hack and she went out to Wood Lawn to spend the day. After some little business transactions in office I followed her with old Jim and my buggy at 11:30 and took dinner out there and then went to mill and helped Brown with wheat rock. I explained the letter from father in regard to machinery and he said he understood it. Took a good nap on the lounge out there and at 5 Oclock came home. Examined my bee hives this evening. The weather since 4 O’clock has become much cooler, the wind blowing from N.W. Maj. J. B. Stacey C.&M. at Pulaski passed thro to Waynes boro this morning. Our children have very bad colds. Rev. Alva Johnson, Prof’s father, came in this evening and is now at Mrs Cannon’s. He is here to attend closing exercises of the High School which take place Friday next. 98 Wednesday June 16 ' 1880. Have attended in my office during the day and paid D.W. Bassham $4.30 bal. in full of his share of funds on hand in case of Bassham vs White. having heretofore paid him $25.00. Outside of commencing a/c in case McRady [Adm’r??] vs Raby nothing done. Weather very cool. The boys fixed stage for school exercises at church. Thursday June 17. 1880 This morning, after transacting some office business, I went over to the High School to be present at the examination of the pupils. Sister Fannie went over with me, and we found quite an interesting affair going on and a good number of visitors present. After dinner went back and staid[sic] the entire evening ― almost all the patrons there and some strangers. I made a little speech at the close of the examination and was followed in a good talk by Old Bro. Johnson We had Prof. Johnson, Bros Lindsay & Hall and Old Bro Johnson to supper with us tonight. The weather continues quite cool. Geo has been sick this evening with bad cold. Friday June 18. 1880 No business done during the day. Did nothing but hang around during the day. This being the 18 ' the exercises for High School came off at C.P. church. An immense crowd was in attendance, and the exercises were of the highest order. Old Bro Alva Johnson presented the three medals. The Peabody medal to Mr. R. L. Peery and the two silver medals to Laura Chaffin and [Hartie??] Cannon. The exhibition closed at 1:30 and we got to bed at 2. A.A. Every body was well pleased, and pronounced the whole a success. 99 June 19. 1880. Saturday. Paid Knight 50¢ cash. Have felt bad all day, being up so late. No business transacted during the day. Miss Janie Logue left for home this a.m. as did Messrs Lindsay, Hall, Peery & Springer. The girls had a good crying spell and some of the boys joined them. Miss Belle Gaither seemed to take it more to heart than the rest. Dr Jno borrowed old “Yim” and had a breakdown this evening having a “splurge” with Miss Susie Looney. 3rd Sabbath in June, 20 ‘day, 1880 As usual I attended S.S. this morning, heard our review lesson and at 9:30 started with Rev. A.M. Johnson and Mary Lizzie in my buggy for shoal mills where Rev. Mr. J. was to preach. After some instructions to the S.S. at that place Bro. J. Commenced his service and preached a good sermon from II Cor. XV Ch. last verse. After this the sacrament of the Lord’s Supper was administered to a goodly number of com-municants. Came home at 12:30 had a good dinner, Bro. J. staying with us, and have spent the entire evening with my excellent wife. Some indications of rain, and we need it. Monday June 21. 1880. Dr. Neal paid me $100 for fixing his watch. Prof J. has succeeded quite well in making collections. Dustin Told Dustin would be compelled to call on him for the am’t of his note to Willis McDonnold. Also called his attention to the memorandum put in my pocket book. The mem. calls for $200.00 to pay Blair for Cotton I think he said Esq. White wanted me to pay him $15.40 taxes for 1872. I hunted up my rec’t and squelched the matter. Smith Paid Isaac Smith $100 on a/c and took Rec’t. This was paid to him for his father, Jesse Smith. Dustin, Bate, Cannon & Rutland went fishing today. 100 Tuesday June 22. 1880. Mrs. Maggie Busby, cousin Johnnies wife, who has been sick for some time with con-sumption died today. We got news last night that Bro Leonard’s boy Johnnie, the youngest, died Friday last of scar-let fever, and that Mary Lou was quite sick with same disease. Deavp’t Loaned Capt Deavenport $1.00 and took his due Bill. Worked in office today taking depositions in Beachle vs Goedeker. Mamie Spottswood is sick with pneumonia Went to church and found there was to be none on account of death of cousin Maggie. Old uncle Charlie McLean wife and aunt Margaret called for awhile this evening. The weather warm dry and dusty. Went partners in a minnow net with Esqr. Gilmore and Capt M urphy this eve. Spottswood I neglected to state that yesterday I had a settlement with Spottswood. The Settlement is this. Amt his School Bills 1879. 11.50 " " a/c against me 26.70 High School. " Paid Prof Johnson for him 10.00 21 50 Bal due him. $ 5.20 To pay this Bro Wm. has the collection taken up in the church which will more than cover it. Wednesday June 23. 1880. High School Prof. Johnson & I had a settlement of matters connected with High School. This will be found on opposite page. He and his father left for Waynesboro this evening, he riding Bro Keithley’s horse. He promises to be back Sat-urday week. The school a/c is as follows. 101 Bal. of old a/c. 1879, Incidental Fees. 4.85 this includes all fees paid me up to date & leaves bal. My school a/c for Geo. & Mary L. is 25.50 Bal due Prof. Johnson. 20.65 I paid him 20.00 The Book a/c would be thus: To Bal. old a/c. 4.85 By Tuition 25.50 " Cash on Tuition 20.00 $25.50 " Bal Due .65 $25.50 The Bal. of old a/c is for expenses paid by me over and above Incidental Fees received by me. Cousin Maggie Busby was buried this evening in the town cemetery, Rev. Mr Keithley officiating and quite a crowd in attendance. Mother sis Gus & Minnie in town this eve and sis G. & Min staid [sic] to church. In the mail tonight Bro Wm. rec’d a dispatch from Lucas dated at Prospect stating that Wash Rogers was very low and for Bro Wm. to come immediately. He goes in the morning. Mamie Spottswood improving. We hear W.A. Gilmore’s children are sick with measles. Thursday June 24. 1880. George & I mounted old Jim and went to the factory (Bro Wm’s) for a day’s fishing. We got off by 8 Oclock caught our minnows and put in the day. we caught 4 trout, one of which got away after we had him on the string. We enjoyed it finely and got back at 5 oclock. I waded in the creek all day and feel stiff. Mary Lizzie has been piecing on her a quilt. She has done right sharp work her mother says. Ford. Ford hauled me a load of stove wood today. This goes on watch fixing a/c. My dear, good wife completes her 32nd year today. I have Just wished he many happy returns of her 102 natal day. She deserves to have a long and happy life, and I want her to stay “long o’ me” to keep me straight. Bro Wm. left this morning for Bro Wash’s place. Friday June 25. 1880. No business of any consequence transacted during the day. Capt Deavenport drew up a Transfer of all P.G.Austin’s rights and interest in the Alford land in case of state vs Alford to Tennie E. Alford wife of Jo Alford, the consider-ation being $12.00 cash which Jo. Alford paid him I counting the money and witnessing the transfer. Plowed my sweet potatoes this evening and put out some cabbage plants as we have had a fine rain. Paid Andrew 40¢ on Blackberry a/c. Paid at Garrett’s The mail brings the news of the nomination of Gen W.S. Hancock for the Presidency at Cincinnati & English for V.P. We hope to win. The Democrats with their wise counsels have placed such a ticket in the field as will surely win. Saturday June 26 – 1880. I rec’d a letter from Drate Reagin today stating that W.J. Rogers was bad sick — couldn’t last much longer unless a change and that speedily. His letter was dated the 23rd. Did office work until dinner time today and then walked down to Hope Factory fishing this evening with Mr. Jas. Sitton who has been in our town for some time. Had no luck and got caught in the rain. We are having some fine rains, gardens look fine. Messrs Cannon Dustin & party returned this eve from the piscatorial excursion on Shoal creek Mr C. sent me down a fine trout. Tomorrow is my regular Sabbath to preach. Hope I may do and say something for good. 103 4th. Sabbath in June, 27 - day, 1880 Bro Wm. being absent at Bethel with Bro Wash and father Parkes there too, the duty of opening and conducting the Sabbath School devolved on me. The attendance was small owing to the showers this morning. A faithful few who always come were there, but the majority of our town people are afraid of getting wet and stay away upon the slightest pretext. At 11 O’clock I preached to a small congregation from 1 Cor. III Ch 13 vs. The gospel is doubtless appreciated in Lawrenceburg, but the people have a peculiar way of showing it. Came home to a real good dinner which was enjoyed by myself wife & George, Mary L. having gone out to her grandmother’s in Mr.Weidner’s wagon Father, Sister Laura & baby with Sister Kate came in in a carriage from Columbia this eve, arriving at 5 P.M. pretty well worn out. Went up with wife to Sis Fannie’s this eve after supper but didn’t stay long as at this writing the rain is Just pouring down and we anticipating it hurried away. Had no service tonight. Monday June 28 – 1880 G.H. Nixon Father & I had some sort of reckoning of money matters today, but Just how we left the matter or how each understood it I can’t precisely tell We are to have it up again soon and when we fix it will enter the whole transaction. He took dinner with us today. Outside of some little office work have done nothing worth recording. We had another booming shower with wind and thunder this eve. Bought 7½ gals black berries and mashed them to make wine tomorrow. Geo. went out home with his grand-father this eve. Bro. Wm. not returned. Ringer in to see me about a $250.00 mortgage to Gilmore wants to arrange for further time. These northern people are in a fix generally. All at loose ends. 104 Tuesday June 29 ` 1880. Have been employed the best part of the day in my office taking depositions in case of [Avey??] vs Ford. At noon wife took Knight and the buggy and rode out to see Kate and rest of them at wood lawn, and to back at 5 O’clock. I made 4¾ gals Black-berry wine this evening, using Mester’s wine press. Rev. G.W. Mitchell, from Athens Ala. called in to see me this morning. We hear from Bro. Wash. & Jimmie Gilmore. Wash is some better not much and Jimmie is very low indeed. Don’t know what news we will hear next. Making black berry wine makes one’s hands look dreadful bad. Wednesday June 30 – 1880. G.H. Nixon Father and I came to an understanding as to how our money matters stood today and we made settlement as follows: G.H.N to W.T.N Dr. To Amt assumed for you with Cannon & [Jungblut.??] 109.00 " Cash paid for fr’t. 12.00 By Bal due Him as pr. this statement 6.80 W.T.N. to G.H.N. Dr. $12780 To Bal of G.H.N’s fee in Kelley Est. 90.00 " " on Mrs Brandon’s Order 37.80 $12780 This Bal. of $6.80 I entered as a credit on GH.N’s note of six Hundred odd dollars a balance of which is still due and is not taken a/c of in the above. Knight Gave Knight an order to factory today which is chg’d. on Book a/c. Bro Wm. got in from Bethel & Pulaski this evening He reports the sick improving. W.J.R. will require nice nursing to get well all. Jimmie Gilmore better [??] Whitthorne & Frank Matthews came in this eve from Columbia & Pulaski Made some more black berry wine this evening. Have a dreadful cold. Worked in office all day. 105 Thursday July 1, 1880. Haven’t done much today but nurse my cold. Had a conversation this a.m. with Gen’l Whitthorne on political matters. He and Capt Gordon came down yesterday eve from Columbia. Paid [Tilda??] Madry in full by order to Garrett for 18 gal. blk-berries. Pressed out 3 gals more of wine this eve, making 13 gals. we now have. Gathered my onion buttons this eve, near a bushel. Kate Reagin came with Bro Wm. from Bethel yes-terday evening. Put out some more cabbage plants this evening. The old town is quite dull now. The new daily mail service went into operation today, Geo Maury driving. Some rain, weather warm. Friday July 2, 1880. Nothing of importance has occurred during the day. Did some little office work. Brother Henry came down from Columbia this eve. He reports R.R. “OK” E.T. Taliaferro, N.N Cox & Col Looney came in this eve. Plowed out peas and potatoes. Went out home this A.M. with Wes. Saturday July 3. 1880. Today the Democratic convention assembled in the court house and made S.A. McMackin [ch’n??] Quite a stormy time was had owing to a misunderstanding as to the regularity of W.A. Stewart calling the convention to order in the absence of Jno. T. Allen [ch’n??] of Co. Com. This was finally [??] and the convention proceeded to work. Too many candidates were around — Cox Bond & Taliaferro. Dr. Harvey. Jno W. Stewart presented a note for $30.00 to me and said Dr. Harvey said pay it. I saw Dr. Harvey late in the evening, he said it was all right and I paid to Stewart $20.00 on it and took his rec’t. Noah Hancock down from Giles. Outside of the convention but little if anything has transpired. Quite a heavy rain fell this evening. Father was recommended for Governor by the convention. 106 1st Sabbath in July 1880, 4th. day. Bro Jim and Kate came in this morning and spent a few moments preparatory to starting for home in Columbia. I had to leave for factory before they left. Went down to factory at 9:30 with Rev. S.A. McMackin. Spent a few moments in a talk to the school & at 10:30 Bro Mc preached a good sermon from the old scriptures taking for his text the curing of Naman’s leprosy. I [sic] was a real good sermon while it lasted; he quit too quick, but he was suffering with a cough. He promised to come back on the 3rd Sab. in this month and preach for them. Came home, had a good dinner and have spent the entire evening with my wife, reading, walking in the gardens and talking. We had another rain this eve. Taliaferro and Bond left this morning for home. Monday July 5, 1880 Our Chancery Ct. opened this morning, but adjourned for the meeting of Co. Ct. at 9:30. Father brought in and delivered into the custody of the ct. the unsigned R.R. Bonds of the County. They allowed $200.00 as expenses of engraving same. Paid to Messrs Locke & Buchanan agents of old man Fox Williams & wife $50.00 in cash in case of H.P. & RH Harvey vs Berry, [Demoville??] & Co. Recd the cash in case of Eliza Jane Smith vs Elijah Alsup $85.45. Rectd J.G. Wells for same. [N].J. Rogers This morning Harvey Smith came in from Bethel and said Bro. Wash died Sunday at 2 Oclock. The corpe[sic] with [Van??] Brown, Mr. Abernathy in charge Sis Mattie, Jo. Tommie H., Leonard R & Harris Rogers accompanying same. Sis Mary not able to come with them. We buried him in the town cemetery at 5 Oclock this eve. Harris R. & Harvey Smith stay all night with us. Quite a number of drunken Williams Locke Buchanan 107 men in town. The whole thing seemed on a spree. I feel so sorry for sister Mattie. She has had nothing but trouble, trouble it seems, all the way through Tuesday July 6 1880. Outside of attending on the usual routine of the Court have done nothing today. Sis Mattie and children stay all night with us having taken supper with us. For a wonder it didn’t rain today. Various matters have come up but as they are matters of record in the court will not mention them here. Wednesday July 7, 1880 McRady A transaction took place that I think best to explain here. J.K. Davis, one of the heirs in right of his wife, in R.C. Williams’ estate being anxious to pay off the Judgt in Ct. against him & Mrs Raby had the [adm’r??] to rect me for amt of Judgt against Mrs R. & himself (Davis) and I then rectd him for the same amt $197.77 I think, at least enough to pay the Judgt. no money came into my hands. Rec’d from McRady $25.00 on costs. Mrs Hughes came down from Columbia last night Harris Rogers & Harvey Smith left this morning for Bethel. The Court keeps me busy. Thursday July 8 – 1880 – Nothing to record as the Court keeps me busy. Bro Comer P.E. came in yesterday evening. J.M. Sykes, Mrs McIntosh and daughter came in this eve on the hack. Dustin gained his lawsuit the other day. Friday July 9, 1880. Positively nothing to record as I have been in Courtroom all day. Booker Bailey & uncle Charley McLean took dinner with me today. Weather hot. 108 Saturday July 10 – 1880. The day spent entirely in Court room and not a thing to record only Bro Henry came in from Columbia this eve, and Jno Hildreth from Mt. Pleasant in the burg. Geo & I went swimming this eve, and washed off ready for Sunday. Sunday July 11. 1880. 2nd Sab. Attended S.S. this am. and preached at 11 from Col II . Staid [sic] at home all day with my wife. Noah and his baby came down from Giles. Monday July 12. 1880. Our Court adjourned this eve at 3. P.M. I didn’t come to dinner owing to the amount of work I had before me. After adjournment I made Gibbs [com??] a trade with old man Gibbs, T.H. I bought all the rest and residue of his claims in my office after all his liabilities are paid under the motions and orders in the Court. I took a written transfer. Dustin I afterward got Gibbs to release in writing W.H. Dustin from all liability on the prosecution bond in Tilghman vs Lavender. This cost me $10.00 which Dustin is to pay back to me. Allen Paid Allen Jno T. his fee of $20.00 in case of McDonnold vs Robinson. Took Rect. Bot [sic] some huckleberries this eve from Mrs Boulier. Uncle Wm Busby called this eve on his way out to see after rent wheat. Had a shower this eve. 109 Tuesday, July 13. 1880. Hughes. I paid G.T. Hughes his Judgt in case of Dunn vs Hunt. $83 & 45/100. I transferred him my fees in case of Holcombe McMasters vs W.B. Chaffin. He is to send me a check for $60.00 this week or next and if he doesn’t then the cost is to remain mine, but he agrees to collect for me. Knight worked on road today & yesterday. Indexed my book.— Record of Court. Father left this morning. Uncle Wm Busby took dinner with us. Paid Griffin his shares in Elizabeth Bassham Dower tract fund. Am to settle balance of Jim Dobbin’s note against him on his wife’s share. Wednesday July 14. 1880. Feeling almost collapsed after my seige[sic] in Court I have rested almost all day. I had Knight to plow out late corn and peas and get up some of the onions. Paid my two hands who worked for me on the road today $100, 50¢ each. Had a fine rain this eve. Maj. Matthews, & G.T. Hughes & wife & family left on the hack for home this a.m. Thursday July 15, 1880. This day has been one of odds and ends. At 9. O’clock I caught old Jim and went to the factory fishing. It rained pretty near all the evening and as the creek was muddy and nothing would bite, the matter “petered” out. Came home with Dr McClain at 5.30 and that’s all there is of it. Wife tells me of Dr. Spottswood killing a deer in town this eve, a nice piece of which I ate for supper. . 110 Friday July 16. 1880. Have spent the entire day, almost, at home. The negroes are having what they call a “high old time”. Tableax [sic] at church and pic -nic tomorrow. I neglected to state my old hen came off the other day with 11 chicks. The delegates to Franklin Convention got back yesterday evening. Whitthorne, as a matter of course, was nom-inated. Saturday July 17. 1880. Wm Tripp hauled me one load of wood today for which I paid him cash 60¢. The negroes had quite a frolic with their pic-nic and parade this morning W.A. Gilmore and family came down from Pulaski this evening and will spend several days. Was called on this eve to marry an elderly couple from Alabama. D.E. Pelt and E.J. Gray. The ceremony was said in Spottswood’s drug store and they went on their rejoicing – I hope. Gave the man a cer-tificate. The day has been cool and nice. 3rd. Sabbath in July 1880 – 18' day. Did not attend S.S. this morning but went immediately down to Shoal Mills. I learned before starting that Mr. R.L. Bassham’s wife died last night, or rather this morning at 4 O’clock. I went to his house and at his request sang & prayed. She will be buried at Mt Zion on Sugar Creek. At 11:00 A.M. I preached to a good congregation at the church from St John 3 Ch. 1 – 15 inclusive. I noticed that the sermon on baptism did my members, at least some of them, a great deal of good. No preaching in town, as the District Conference is going on at [Chennby??], and Bro Keithley is attending. Have spent the entire evening with my good wife. Bettie Gilmore called this eve. Mother, Min & Wes in to see us this A.M. but was not at home. Weather clear and warm. 111 Monday July 19. 1880. Moved my books and papers down stairs to my office this morning. Did no work of consequence during the day. Maj. Bate in town this morning negotiating for the Free Press office and furniture. Wife and I went up to Bro Wm’s after tea to see Bettie & children. The folk who went to [Chennby??] came in today. Mrs Murphy & sister started for Columbia this morning having rec’d news that Young Abe Looney was quite sick. Tuesday July 20. 1880. Did no business today until 12. Oclock when Jas P. Dobbins came in and drew 3 shares in Elizabeth Bassham Dower tract fund amount-ing to $30.00. There was a balance of $5.35. due him on H.D. Griffin’s note to him which I paid him making in all paid him $35.35. I handed him Griffin’s note, but I should have kept it or made him rec’t it or rect Griffin for it, as it is paid in full. George & I went fishing all of this evening and caught a few perch. A.W. Bentley road over-seer commenced work on Pulaski street this a.m. is doing some needed work. We (that is wife & I) are looking for some-thing to happen every day. Celia & her sister Mary went out home this a.m. to wheat threshing. Weather cloudy & cool. After writing above Mr. Geo. Kinney from Columbia came in and stays all night with us – and it rained during the night. Wednesday July 21. 1880. Down to my office but no business of any kind done as it has rained in sluices all the morning and part of the evening. Staid[sic] at home all this evening and tried to rest as I have rheumatism 112 July 21/80. Mr. Geo K. brings a note for $400.00 for R.R. purposes he informs me for Bro. Wm. Parkes to endorse. which I understand he did. He remains over today as it rains as usual when he comes. Thursday July 22, 1880 The children & I went out home this morning as I had learned that father got in last night He was answering letters concerning the Governor-ship. Came home at 11:30 and have been at home all the evening. Have prepared ground for turnips during the day. Geo Kenney left for Columbia this morning. Answered a letter from Clarksville asking list of attorneys. I declare the days are very profligately spent – I ought to do more. Mother went up to Florrie’s this a.m. in hack – Florrie sick – another baby I guess. Friday July 23. 1880. Mr Parkes Mr. Parkes arrived from Aunt Eliza’s this evening with Fred. He left Bethel Wednesday week and has been at Aunt Eliza’s ever since, says that he found Fall River agreed with him better than Bethel. Mr. Bellefant, candidate for Congress on the state debt issue, in town this morning. Had Geo Paine to fix my wash house furnace for which he charged me 50¢. Bro Comer in my office and talked awhile this morning. Bill Tidwell called in to see me on the Jno. Dan’l Lindsay business. Had our first watermelon today. 113 Saturday July 24 – 1880. Mrs Deavenport called this evening and spent an hour with us. Sampled my sweet potatoes which I find large enough to eat. Had a mess for supper. Nothing new in the town. Mr. Simonton called this eve. Sowed some turnip seed. Tripp. Wm. Tripp hauled me a load of wood ― am to pay Monday. Lots of drunken galoots in town today. 4`, Sabbath in July. 25 ` day 1880- This morning at 3 O’clock a fine boy, weighing 8½ lbs, came to us. Dr McClain and Mrs Bentley were with us and all things worked handsomely. We are thankful. We have had numerous callers during the day offer-ing congratulations. We are under obligations to Mrs B. who has been very kind indeed. Father called in this evening and seemed much pleased with “our baby”. Wife doing finely. Did not attend S.S owing to “business” at home, however at 11:00 A.M. preached to a moderate congregation at my church from St. Mark XII and 34. Had good liberty and presented my thoughts with freedom. Florrie’s baby was born on Thursday night last. Learn she is doing all right. There’s getting to be more of us every few months. Mrs Dr McClain called this evening. We have not named the boy but think of calling him William for one name Monday July 26 ` 1880 – Have spent nearly the entire day at home attend — ing to affairs and – my baby. Nothing new to record. Quite a number of callers to see “the baby”. Durritt Paid Durrit, Wm R. $1.50 on the Snipes — Bassham order Tripp and paid Wm. Tripp 50¢ on load of wood hauled on Saturday. Weather warm again. Wrote to Bros Joe & Leonard and Sis Mattie informing them of the coming of our babe. He is a nice sweet, child and I hope he may pass the vicissitudes of babyhood and make a fine boy and noble man. So do I ask God. 114 Tuesday July 27. 1880. Not much to record, as I have kept pretty close home watching “my baby.” It has been so long since we had a young one at our house we scarcely know how to manage. Paid some witnesses (J.A. Blair and for his Mother S.E Blair and Jim Miles) in Eliza Jane Smith case. $1\00 each. Went over to Mester’s and made me a chair which is quite comfortable. It is ventilated. Bro Henry came in from Columbia this evening and father went up there this morning. They missed each other. Mr. Bob Griffith, from Mt. Pleasant, came in this eve. Henry employed me to paint some R.R. sign boards. Weather quite warm and is rather oppressive on wife and babe. They are both doing finely – Just as well as we could expect. Sis F. and Mr P. called during the day. Wednesday July 28- 1880 – Positively nothing to record. I have spent the greater part of the day at home with my wife & children. Did some little office work but none to mention. Bro Wm went to Pulaski yesterday morning. Legal business. My baby is growing and getting sweeter all the time. He is quite a nice boy. More rain during the day – ground soaking wet. I neglected to state that Bro [True??] was in town the day before yesterday. Thursday July 29. 1880. Did some office work during the forenoon up to near 12. Came home and spent nearly all the evening here. Paid D.W. Bassham $23.33⅓ the 1/21 st part of the $490\00 of Hagan’s notes (2) Took Rec’t Paid old Wes Franks 50¢ for apples. Went out home this eve. Brown putting up wheat arrangement for mill. Sis Gus making bolting cloth. Min in to see us this eve. Babe doing finely except colic and sealed with uric acid. Cried some this eve. 115 Friday July 30 “ 1880. The days drag themselves along, the sun burning down on the earth with a brassy glare, the loafers lying around in the shade and occasionally having a drink of beer and some thing stronger, killing time, waiting for some-thing to turn up – dead-heading it along in the world a lot of hungry, mangy mongrels that are not worth the space they occupy on the face of the earth. It is enough to disgust decent men to look at them. Have done but little during the day. Budded some peach stocks, waited on babe and wife and saw to household matters generally. I understand Mobly’s child died at Eggle factory this morning. Knight Knight went to factory and took up mdse $5.00 Mrs Cannon called this eve. Mr. Cannon is finishing his porches. Saturday July 31. 1880. The day has been entirely uneventful, that is so far as I am individually concerned. Our babe continues to grow and grows prettier every day. First Sabbath in August 1880. 1st day. Down to S.S. this morning with Geo. Mary L. came in from out home this morning and staid [sic] with her mother while Minnie went to S.S. and then went back with Cous. Wes & Min. At 11.00 I preached at factory to good congregation from St John XIV & 19. 21. & 26. vss. Had good liberty and presented my thoughts in a fairly forcible way. Hope the spirit accompanied the words. Have spent the entire evening with my wife & babe. Lizzie wrote postal to Mary announcing advent of our baby. Mr. Geo. Stockard came in from Maury Co this evening. Greenfield business I suspect. Weather decidedly hot. I had a warm ride to the factory today. Regret to see Miller Sykes intoxicated this evening on the square. 116 Monday August 2. 1880. Haven’t seen such a crowd in town as there was today since I don’t know when scarcely ― since the R.R. dinner and pic-nic. Liquor was drunk freely by all hands and thick tongues, swelled lips and leering eyes told of too much ‘bust-head.” Made settlement with G.W. Stockard guardian of Tom Greenfield involving near or quite $15.000.00 Biz. Paid Mrs N.E. McMasters $20.00 on her share in the Bassham Dower tract fund. Paid Dock or F.F Bassham $30.00 on his share in same Paid Frank Davis $5.00 his share in Davis lands fund of $3000 pd by German Association. Have paid him $310 taxes before this. Collected from Jonas Springer [adm’r??] &c $7500 on cost in case of Springer vs Hughes ― Just the other way Hughes vs Springer. Rect’d him for it. Stockard left for home this eve. Bro Wm got back from Pulaski yesterday eve – no it was Saturday eve. Bro True in town Quite an excitement over County election. Tuesday August 3rd. 1880. Have done but little during the day. Filed a Bill in Court. Noah came down from Giles. Mother got home. Rec’d letter from my wagon from Cherry O’Conner & Co. Weather cold & rainey[sic]. Father got in home last night. Wednesday August 4 –1880. Not much done during the day. Worked in the garden during the forenoon, getting up onions and potatoes. Mother came in to have a look at our baby this eve. Mrs Cook Paid Mrs Cook 93¢ am’t her a/c. except [??] matter of some books. Paid Milus Rose 15¢. For a wonder Mrs. Turner came to see us this morning. 117 Thursday Aug. 5. 1880. Election day! How the matter has gone cant say now. Wells doubtless goes in as Shff. Trustee’s office is not to be known until votes are counted. Have done but little only sit around and look on. Lizzie sat up some during the day for first time since the birth of baby. Both are doing finely Father and cousin Wes. left for Maury this A.M. to get bolting cloth shaft. Weather warmer. Mr. Meek sick with rheumatism. Sis Fannie called to see us this A.M. Friday, August 6 ` 1880 Heard election news nearly all day and played chess with Prof. Johnson which consumed nearly all day. In fact may say not much done. Cousin Wes got back from Maury this eve. My babe and wife still doing finely. Mr. Jacob Leamon arrived this eve. Saturday August 7. 1880. Busied myself during the day taking Depositions for Mr. Simonton in a suit in Arkansas. Mr. Meek improving. Mailed my depositions to the Clerk of Cir. Ct. Forest City Ark. Read a letter from Sis M. this eve. She is managing finely. Got $15.66 from T. Dunn for a/c. Y.M. Hudson to pay Sup Ct costs in case of Dawe vs Dawe. Sunday Aug. 8. (2nd Sab.) As usual attended my S.S. class this A.M. which occupied an hour and a half and at 11:00 preached to a fair congregation from Rom. xiv & 17. a short ser-mon. Came home, enjoyed my sweet potatoes and beef and tried to have some sleep but had too many callers. Sis Gus and Min took dinner with us and stay all night. Sis Gus stays with my wife while I am gone to Nashville. I expect to start 118 tomorrow morning (D.V.) with Capt Deavenport to attend Gubernatorial Convention Have several things to attend to in N. which I will note on my memorandum. My good wife and sweet baby are still doing finely. Hope they may so continue. We are in some perplexity as to his name. I am rather inclined to Wm. Joseph, but Sis Gus and Min and maybe wife want him named Wm Thos... I suppose I will have to yield to the females. The day has been warm and sultry with indications of rain. E. Martin Mr. E. Martin handed me a note on Reece Caruthers, col’d. for $12.00 rent of Hope mills cabin and wants me to see if Reece has anything due him on R.R. if so collect and credit note. Monday Aug 9. 1880. Started this A.M. in my buggy for Nashville with Capt Deavenport to attend Gubernatorial Convention Arrived in Columbia at 5 P.M. and staid [sic] all night at Henry’s. He was already gone to N. to attend the convention. Started the next morning Tues. Aug 10 ` 1880, for Nashville and arrived there at 8:30. At 12 M. went to capitol and saw the organization of the convention. From this time on until the morning of Thursday Aug 12. I spent in and around the capitol watching the proceedings. On Thursday Aug 12 at 12 M. Judge Jno V. Wright was nominated for Gov. Spent the balance of Thursday in looking around the city and making some few pur-chases for home. At 7:45 started with Capt D. for Columbia where we arrived at 10:00 O’clock. Capt D. bad off with asthma. sat up all night with him. Staid [sic] all night with Keate. Started home at 8:30 Had Dr Harlan to visit Capt D. before starting Charge $1.50. Got Home Friday eve at 5:30. found wife babe and family fine and waiting for me. Capt D. sick all the way. 119 Father said he wanted to send $75.00 by me to J.L. Chaffin and was counting the money, when I suggested that I pay him here out of my funds instead of bringing the money home with me. This he consented to. Saturday Aug 14. Spent nearly the entire day at home resting. Nothing done to speak of. Chaffin called this eve for his $75.00 which I paid him. Sunday Aug 15. 1880. All straight again with my journal. Went down to S.S. and at 11:00 preached in Methodist church, Bro K. gone to factory to fill my pulpit down there by interchange. Preached from II Peter III & 15. Had good liberty and a good congregation. Spent the entire eve-ning with wife & children. Am glad I am at home. Loulie & W.S. to see us tonight. Mary Lucas and Mr. Parkes Monday Aug 16 – 1880. took dinner with us today. Mary came sometime during my absence. Thursday I think. Monday Aug 16 – 1880. Allen Paid Jno T. Allen $20.00 on Lusk fund in the case of Farris vs Kennedy. Circuit Court in session and quite a number of people in the town. I haven’t entered all the items of interest in the last few days, but will at some future time. Father declined to be a candidate before the convention owing to the split in the party. Am tired and hot and will write no more. Tuesday Aug 17. 1880. Have done but little business during the day, only canvassed the politics of the day among the sovereigns. Got 10 2 lbs mutton from old man McCormack. Bro James Y. Lucas and wife took supper with us this eve. Quite a number of delegates from Giles came in this evening 120 preparatory to meeting of tomorrow’s convention I see Mr Hardin here from Wayne Co. Wm Tripp paid Wm Tripp order to D & D. 60¢. Circuit Ct. still in session. Had a talk with N. Smithson in regard to cost in case of Hitt vs Hildreth. and Nat. Bk Pulaski. Wednesday Aug. 18. 1880- Witmer Paid Celia’s father at her request $500 in cash to pay for a plow he said. This am’t. Tripp Paid Tripp 60¢ for wood, order to D & D. Our Senatorial and Representative Conventions met in Court House at 11:00 this morning and were unanimous and harmonious. H.H. Hardin & C. Buchanan as were nominated the first for Lower House Rep. & latter for Senate. Quite a good [delegation??] from Giles, who were unanimous in their acquiescence that Wayne should have the man Mary & Jim bid us goodbye this eve then go home in morning. Baby not so well. Noah down from Giles. Thursday Aug 19. 1880. Mailed letter to Jno. W. Childress for campaign literature. Did some work in office and waited in same all day. Circuit Ct. now almost thro business. Dawe suit decided Mrs D. gets $500. Good. Cannon Paid Frank Cannon $2000 in ck on Giles Nat [??] on Cheair rents matter. Had the same credited on Cheair order to me. My babe not so well. 121 Friday Aug 20 – 1880. Circuit Ct. adjourned today. A true Bill was found against W.R. Love but he compromised the matter. Went out home his A.M. with Geo. staid [sic] long enough to visit the mill and chat a few with the folk. Rode back with Bro Keithley Went out to Boulier’s and bo’t[sic] 75¢ worth grapes Geo & I this eve. E.D. Patterson and family came in from Sa-vannah this eve and went out to Mother’s. Weather dry and very hot, the Thermometer standing for last 2 days 96º in shade. Saturday Aug 21. 1880. Positively nothing to record as I did but little only sit around home and prepare for tomorrow. Our babe continues to grow finely. Our R.R. reached Mt Pleasant this eve. Sunday Aug 22. 1880. 4 Sab. Preached two short sermons today. One this a.m and again at 7:30 this eve. Texts St Luke 1. & 68 – 72 inclusive – theme “The Covenant” At night “God is not unrighteous to forget your labor of love.” Spent the entire evening with my wife & babe. Monday Aug 23. 1880. Had a trial of trying to reconcile Capt & Mrs D. Capt drunk again – bad drunk. Aunt Eliza & Fred came in this A.M. from Fall River. Weather exceedingly warm. Ther-mometer 93º in shade. Politics raging. “Maj” Bentley announces himself for State legislature on the Independent Republican ticket. Turman of Waynesboro came in this eve from Pulaski where he went with Brown Simms. 122 Tuesday Aug. 24. 1880. This has been what might be called a “field day” with our family. Yesterday we invited Ed Pat-terson and family, Miss Patience McDougal and her brother Jim, Minnie, Augusta & cous. Wes. to spend the day with us. As a matter of [cours??] we wanted to put best foot foremost and do the matter of “dinner and things” up in good style. Our din-ner was good and barring the carving, which falls to my lot always, all things passed off O.K. In all there were Ed & wife, Miss Patience & Jim Min, Gus, Wes. 4 children & nurse Father & Henry got in from Mt Pleasant this eve. and report the R.R. going on finely. Gibbs Paid old man Gibbs 50¢ on the $1000 I owe him Wednesday Aug 25. 1880. R.M. Edwards, green-back candidate for Governor, spoke his piece to a good crowd in court room today. Jim Green, I understand, misrepresented a remark of mine in regard to Buchanan today. I told him “no man” (meaning as a matter of course no Democrat) who valued his principles would vote for him” He has told it that I said “no man with any principle would vote for him” which is quite different. I want to put it down while fresh as a great many lies are now manufactured out of whole cloth. Hunter & W. Mailed ck to Hunter & Warren for $13.05. Gibbs Paid Gibbs $10.00 in full of my due Bill to him for that am’t and forgot to take same up. 123 Thursday Aug. 26. 1880. Nothing doing and, on my part nothing done, during the day. Ed. Patterson and family left for Wayland Springs this A.M. accompanied by Miss Patience & Bro Jim. Politics are running high. Hard words and almost blows are given back and forth. Babe growing finely. Weather still warm with a little rain. Have put in execution a new resolve, hope I may be able to keep it. Day commenced the work on the church seats yesterday. The understand-ing is he is to fix the seats so they will not stick and to be the same color they are now. Friday Aug 27. 1880 – Geo & I mounted old Jim and went fishing this A.M. and staid [sic] all day, or at least until 4 P.M. Mr. Jno T. Allen informs me that he and Taliaferro of Pulaski have formed a law partnership and Mr. A. will move from here to P. soon. Geo & I got rained on good today, as a fine rain fell where we were and found same had taken place here. Saturday Aug 28. 1880. Father left for Nashville this A.M. W.A. Stewart, Rec’s at Eagle Mills, sold the teams belonging to the factory today. Don’t know the result. Had a land sale at my office today ― part of Linam lands. Ford. Paid Mr. Ford some am’ts, and our a/cs are as follows: I owe him for 15 loads of wood @ 60¢. $9.00 I gave him Order to D & D 4.00 “ “ “ “ “ “ “ “ .55 Paid for fixing his watch 2.25 “ him order to D & D. 2 75 Assumed to pay Bobe Beckham for [??] 1 25 10.80 which leaves Bal due me of $ 1.80 Tripp Tripp hauled me 1 Load of wood today. He is to haul me 20 loads of wood for a/c Wm Simonton @ 90¢ between now and 1st Oct. Had good rain today Celia Paid Celia $1.50 in cash on wages. 124 5 ` Sab. in Aug. 29 – day 1880. This morning at 6:30 Mary L. & I got in our buggy and started for Marcella Falls 12 miles from town, where, after a pleasant drive, we ar-rived at 10:30. Walked a quarter or half mile to the church and preached to a small congrega-tion from St. Mark XII & 34 – Took dinner with Esq. A. O. Williams, and a fine one it was too, and at 2 started home where we arrived at 5. P.M. Wife, babe, sis Gus & Min soon arrived from out home where wife & babe & Geo spent the day. So has run the day away. Am tired. Went up after supper to see Bro Wm. Monday Aug. 30 ` 1880 – Tripp. Wm Trip [sic] hauled me a load of wood today which makes 2 loads to date on the Simonton a/c. Busby Paid uncle Wm Busby $5.00 on my note to him leaving balance of $34.00 and some cents. Quite a crowd in town today. Weather warm. Uncle Wm & Jimmie took dinner with us today Tuesday Aug 31. 1880. Bro. Wm, sis Fannie & Harry left this morning for Columbia. Bro Wm. goes to R.R. Director’s meeting I had intended going, but the babe not being as well as I would like I gave it up. Sent off all my back Revenue Reports total $46.30 sent check to cover the am’t Tripp Wm Tripp has hauled 3 loads of wood the last according to contract I paid him 60¢ for . the other two at 90¢. Not much doing in the town. Jas Logue tells me he is going to Texas. I hate to see him go under the circumstances. He has ruined himself & he alone is to blame. 125 Wednesday Sept. 1. 1880. Jas Logue left for Texas. The circumstances attend-ing his departure are sad for a young man Gilmore a/c. Paid J.M. Gilmore on his store a/c 500 leaving a balance of $4.00 and some cents. Mr Parkes took dinner with us today, sister Fannie being away. Sowed turnips. Weather cooler & blustery I suppose we are having some of the usual at-mospherical – meterological[sic] disturbances preceding the autumnal equinox. Six young ladies from Waynesboro, attended by Mr. Burns, on their way to Martin College Pulaski, are stopping for the night at Mester’s Hotel. Killed out Bumble bee nest under kitchen Thursday Sept 2. 1880. Jno. W. Stewart & M. M. Powell, N & F. R.R. Directors, re-turned from Mt. Pleasant & Columbia this eve. They report a slight accident on the road 3 miles the other side of Mt Pleasant. It has rained nearly all day. Wife says she owes Mrs Weidmer 65¢ balance on eggs [??]. Have done but little in office today. Miss Louise Burgess and sister Bettie came in from Cornersville to Mr. W.S. Rose’s this eve. Friday Sept 3.rd 1880 Not much of importance to record. Being on the sick list, I haven’t been about much today. Went out home this A.M. and staid [sic] about 2 hours. Father got in last evening. Didn’t know it until I got there. sis Fannie & Bro Wm got in from Columbia this eve. Henry’s wife has a fine boy, born night before last. Sam Wright Beckham, who has been gone from here for some time, and working in Ala. died this eve. from congestion. Sam was a good boy. Min called this eve, so did Miss Louise. 126 Saturday. Sept. 4. 1880. (G.H.Nixon) Father left with cousin Wes. for his courts. Before leaving I loaned him $20.00 cash with which he paid Lum Chaffin’s lumber a/c. $18. and some cents I paid Mrs. Mester the 50¢ “water tax” which she has groaned in spirit over for many moons and I did so hoping that it would prove a felic-itous and efficacious balm for her impecuniosite[sic] If she has dunned me once for that pitiful 50¢ once she has a dozen times. It is well water we get there and, according to the Green-back platform, I ought not to pay her one cent as the platform of that scanty party declares “air land and water free” Geo Schneider paid me $24.00 which I agreed should be in full of all costs he owes me. Mary Lizzie & Annie Spottswood went out home on old Jim and they have taken a notion to stay all night, according to a note from Sis Gus. Day. Church. Bro Wm paid Harry Day $11.25. This with the 75¢ which I paid Lum (col’d) makes $12.00 that we agreed to pay him for doing the work which he guarantees not to gum or stick to the clothing. This is all we want whether it look handsome or not, as we have had enough trouble with it already, and I might add upon which we have paid enough Sept. 5. 1880. First Sabbath in the month. Well, I gave the Campbellites another bounce today at Shoal Mills. I didn’t wait for S.S. but went down early so as to be present at the S.S. at the Mills. I preached to a moderately good con-gregation from Gal. II Ch & 21. vs. and if some of them had listened and heeded they might have gotten religion. Called awhile at Loulie & [??] new house-keeping and then home. Have staid[sic] all the evening with wife & babe. 127 Miss Jennie Bearden called awhile this evening Bro Keithley preached to the col’d M.E.s this evening. Weather still warm as August. Mr Ford has heard nothing yet from his stolen mule – Taken last Friday night. Monday. Sept. 6 ― 1880. High School opened this morning with a fair prospect, some 50 students in attendance. Quite a crowd of the sovereigns in town and much politics talked. No business done in my court. Young Riggs who has gained quite an unenviable character as a horse thief, was arrested at old uncle Chas M [Lewis??] and brot [sic] to town this morning and Spottswood recovers his colt stolen by him yesterday and so will old man Ford recover his mule, which Riggs says he left in Giles. Another rain this eve. Tuesday Sept 7. 1880 Gen Whitthorne, Judge Hughes & Col. Bellafant came in last night on their way to Chaffins Mills to speak and departed for that point this A.M. E. Martin Mr. Martin hauled me 1300 shingles from John S. Roberts today for which hauling he charges me $200 Dr Jno Had a kind of squaring of a/co with Dr John today according to which he owes us for boarding after all credits $64.85. Jno Allen Paid Jno T. Allen the last of the Farris fund today $20.00 in a Drft on Gilbert Parkes & Co borrowed from Bro Wm. Col. F.A. Moses from Knoxville came in from Hickman & Lewis this eve. Political business. Mrs Fath Paid Mrs Fath 13.50 on her a/c. $250 __________ Wednesday. Sep 8. Not much done as I have been about half sick all day. Took the gun and spent the evening in the woods. They are finishing up the mill. Sis Gus walked in and staid [sic] awhile today ― took dinner with us. Letter from Sis Mattie all well. She is a manager. 128 Thursday. and Friday Sept. 8 & 9. & 10 Mostly Friday, as nothing was done yester day of much consequence. Went out and hauled in “prize poles to move kitchen. Miss Burgess’ piano came in last night and we unloaded same at High School. Painted Bro. Wm’s buggy this morning. Old man Smith and part of his family star-ted for Lincoln Co this morning Bro Wm & Sis Fannie called awhile this eve. The babe grows finely―he laughs and crows as early as this―He’s a fine youngster. Saturday Sept. 11 “ 1880. The Candidates for Congress, Messrs Whitthorne Hughes & Ballafant spoke to a crowd in the Court House today. Painted Bro.Wm’s buggy and spent nearly the whole of the day at it outside of hearing the speaking. Sunday Sept 12. 1880. Owing to our seats being in a “bad way” on account of paint we all went to S.S. at M.E. Church, where at 11:00 I preached to a very good congregation from Heb. 11 & 25. An appointm’t was made for me to preach to the colored folk at A.M.E. church but owing to a misunder-standing put it off until next Sunday Eve at same hour 3. P.M. After dinner wife, Minnie & I went with babe up to Bro Wm’s and spent the evening. The old gentleman Parkes is quite sick and feeble. Min stays all night with us. 129 Monday Sept. 13. 1880. Moved Miss Burgess Piano up stairs at High School this morning first thing and then until dinner time painted Bro Wm’s buggy. We had a tight Job of it getting piano up stairs. This evening heard a real fine and interesting speech from Hon E. T. Taliaferro, Democratic elector for this Cong. Dist. Did some office work and then home to supper. The weather fine and pleasantly Howell. cool. Paid Howell 45¢ in full of his a/c. Father came in from Linden last night― no-tonight Miss Burgess Mary L. took her first music lesson from Miss Burgess. Tuesday Sept. 14 .1880. Went up to Bro Wm’s and saw the old gentleman Parkes this morning. He is quite sick. Down town and attended in office until noon and afternoon went up to Bro Wm’s to finish buggy, and as the old gentleman was so much worse staid [sic] there and waited on him until 3 P.M. Mr. Parkes has a complication of disorders which makes a serious case for him, as he is now 74½ yrs old, and has seen hard usage in his life. Hope he may pull through. Sis Gus in town this eve. The weather continues cool and pleasant. Brown, the millwright went home last Saturday and hasn’t returned up to date and father got Wilson this morning to go out there and finish up the mill. Dont blame him as Brown has worn out the patience of everyone. E. Martin Paid E. Martin .55.¢ He will haul me some fodder. Wednesday Sept , 15. 1880. Painted on buggy at Bro Wm’s nearly all day and watched the old gentleman. He has grown so much feebler that Bro Wm. has written to all the children telling them of his condition If he doesn’t improve shortly I will lose hope. Father left this morning. 130 Thursday Sept 16 – 1880. The condition of Mr. Parkes becoming more alarming Bro Wm telegraphed Bros Joe & Leonard and Sis Mary & Mattie to come. Bro Leonard we learn is in Indianapolis. Mr. P. is deranged at times. Aunts Eliza & Martha [Fred??] came in this eve. sat up part the night. E. Martin. Mr. E. Martin hauled me 100 [Binds??] fodder. Paid Frank Woltz 50¢ and squared a/cs. Friday Sept 17. 1880. Have watched Mr Parkes nearly all day. We have now come to the conclusion that it is only a question of how long. At 11 Oclock Bro. Joe arrived from Franklin. and at 5 P.M. sister Mary & Jimmie and sister Mattie came in from Bethel. Mr Parkes recognized Joe. Bro. Leonard came in at 6:30 on the hack. Mr P. was then too far gone in stupor E. Martin to know anyone. E. Martin hauled me 600 lbs hay Dug potatoes yesterday & today. Saturday 18 ―1880. Watched until 3 Oclock last night with Jimmie Lucas & Dr Spottswood. And have been with Mr P. nearly all day. Slept from 3 until supper. Lizzie and I then went up to see Mr P. He was dying and we waited at his bedside. He died at 11.30 and I shaved him and helped Mr. Harvey & Mr Rose dress and compose him. The family are much stricken and we go home with tears and heavy hearts. Retired at 1. AM. He will be buried tomorrow. They sent to Pulaski for a hearse and casket. I will make no comments now. With Mr P. went out a long and event-ful life. In the entry of tomorrow I will put down some of his personal history as a matter of interest for my children. 131 3. Sabbath in Sept. 19 ` 1880. The first duty performed this morning was to get up hands and prepare the grave for Mr Parkes Bro Drate Jim & I went over to cemetery while the Sabbath school bells were ringing and laid off the grave Just south of Mrs Parkes’. At 3 the hearse and casket came in from Pulaski, and we put Mr Parkes re-mains in the beautiful casket to rest for aye. At 4 the procession started from Bro Wm’s, in the process-ion were some twelve or fourteen carriages & buggies. The congregation at the cemetery numbered near 300, the largest number of people I have seen at a burial for a long time, I mean at this place. It was a spontaneous tribute to the character of a man loved and respected by the whole communi-ty. He was buried with the beautiful ceremony of the Church of England, read by myself. When the grave was closed, Bro Keithley, of the Methodist Church made some few remarks touching the life and character of Father Parkes I pronounced the benediction and so ended the obsequies of a good true man. Mr Parkes at the time of his death was 74½ years old. (birthdayin May last.) He was born at Upton Magna, county Sallop England. He came to America in 1855 and bro’t his family, settling at Bethel in Giles Co. where he resided until after the war when he came to Lawrence. He was a man of strict integrity and the most punctilious honesty. He kept in daily view the golden rule. He made his way from poverty on up through various vicissitudes to an honorable and Justly won compe-tency. Nothing I could add here would add anything to his character. In the evening all gathered at Bro. Wm’s and had quite an interesting time. Bro Joe sang, all Joining, “Jesus lover of my soul”, Bro Wm read the XC 132 Psalm, Bro. Joe. again led in “It is the hope, the blissful hope which Jesus’ grace has given The hope that when days & years are past We all shall meet in heaven” At the conclusion of which Bro Joe prayed, and such a prayer! A feast was had of spiritual things, and at the conclusion of the prayer, all felt with God’s old servant “though he slay me yet will I trust him. Monday Sep. 20 1880. E Martin Paid E Martin balance on fodder 60¢. Paid out $850 on witness fees to McMackin. Uncle Wm Busby in town this A.M. Went up to Bro Wm’s and saw Aunts Eliza & Martha leave for home. They were very sad and tearful. Attended to some business in office and then at 2 P.M. went up to Bro Wm’s and heard read the will of father Parkes. I haven’t had time to digest the matter of his estate as his will fixes it. Will put down my ideas in regard to it after awhile. Sister Mattie is likely to be dis-satisfied. I must keep a record of matters pertaining to this, as I think it will be use-ful. Sister Mattie expresses herself to me as fearful that all of W.J. Rogers debts, as she calls them, will be charged to her as advancements. She asked my advice and I simply told her to trust her brothers ― that they were in my opinion too honest, consciencious[sic] and trustworthy to even entertain the thought for a moment of doing anything in regard to her interests but that of Christian generosity. And if they don’t, then who is to be trusted. 133 Tuesday Sep. 21. 1880. Bros Joe & Leonard concluded last night after 11 Oclock not to go home, but remain over and be qualified this morning as Exr’s of Mr P’s will. Our Co. Judge not being here the matter could not be attended to. They went down to see Judge Rose. Didn’t go myself. Attended to some office matters and visited those who [??] taking care of those who will attend [pres.??]. At 2 Bros. Joe & Leonard went to Pulaski on their way home. I finished up painting Bro Wm’s buggy. Last night a partial inventory of Mr. P’s personal effects was made by the children. Bed clothes and other small matters were divided My wife gets J.P. Estate 1 Cedar Chest. for which she is charged $ The following she gets but no charge is made. 1 photo album. 1 gold thimble given to Mrs Parkes at her golden wedding by wife. 1 Pr sleeve buttons (pearl) 1 small wooden fan. 1 Mexican dollar for my boy George. 1 Pr kid gloves. She is also to have her mother’s wedding ring. 1 Counterpane. Mary & Jim with Drate & Sister Mattie left this morning for home. M & J staid[sic] with us last night. Wednesday Sep. 22. 1880. Met the church session this morning at 9. in my office The session was rather protracted and consequently did not get home until near 12. Went down this eve and put down carpet in the church. Ed Wilson helping me. Sis Fannie sent down here this evening some few of Mr Pake’s[sic] J.P. Estate household goods: They are as follows: 1 Tin spice box 1 Small night or sick room lamp. 1 Pr Pillow cases. 1 Bolster case 1 Pr Pillow cases for large pillows. George has been rather sick since yesterday. Wife took up carpet in our room and cleaned around generally today looking for [presbytors??]. Cousin Wes came in from Maury this evening. 134 Thursday Sept 23. 1880 Have been engaged nearly all day examining the candidates and licentiates of Richland Pres. Quite a number of “the brethren” came in this eve. We had service at 7:30 by Bro Neilly of Savannah. Pearson & [Bodenhammer??] are at Bro Wm’s. Examined Bros Cosby, Lindsay and [Cooly??]. Lackey’s mule sick. Tom Dunn Borrowed $5.00 from T. Dunn. Presbytery Sept. 24, 25, 26 Last evening quite a number of the brethren arrived and were assigned homes. On Friday our Presbytery convened at our church at 10:30 and elected Rev. G.T. Thompson Moderator. I was “busy as a bee in a tar bucket all day giving homes to all who came in. Ashford preached the opening sermon, Bro. Ricketts preached on Friday night a real good sermon. Saturday was spent in much the same manner as Friday was. Thompson preached at 11:30 Saturday and Pearson sat. night. Pearson’s sermon was fine and a large congregation was out. Sunday morning a mass meeting of the s schools was had and the schools were addressed by Bros Lackey & Pearson. At 11:00 A.M. Rev. G.C. Stockard, the oldest mem-ber of Richland Pres., baptised our babe christen-ing him Joseph Parkes Nixon for his grand-father Parkes. Sister Florrie’s babe was also baptized Mattie Burch. Also Jno W Howard’s boy was baptized. Immediately after the ordinance Bro Pearson preached a fine sermon on the atonement and the sacrament was administered. Bill Love Paid Bill Love $250 on the lumber I got from him to fix music room at High school. 135 Monday Sept. 27. 1880. Attended the Pres. during the day. Wilson the “bolter’s” candidate for Gov. spoke in town today. E. Martin Mr. Martin hauled me one load of plank from Kidd & Meredith’s mill. Tuesday Sep. 28 ― 1880. All the presbytors[sic] have gone except Bros Ricketts & Dixon who remain over to help me hold my services here and at the factory. We had a fine service at my church here in town. Bro Ricketts went to factory Wednesday 29. Thursday 30 were spent with Bros R. & D. in the meetings. Some 17. profess-ions here among the S.S children, and about 34 conversions at factory. Have attend two or three nights at factory. Tripp Tripp has hauled me wood as follows. Aug 28. 1 Load. “ 30 1 “ “ 31 3 “ Sep 2 “ “ 30 1 “ In all 12 loads. Pd him cash 60¢. Sep 30 3 “ Oct 11 1 “ E. Martin. Mr Martin hauled me another load of plank on Thursday: paid him .75¢ Oct 1. “ “ 3.00 3.75 hauling 2 day’s @ 2.00 $4.00 Due him $0.25 Thursday supreme court clk made some land sales here. Garrett Paid Garrett 500 on a/c. The above entries are very much mixed but I have been so busy with pres. & meetings that I haven’t had time to write it up straight Will begin right on tomorrow which is Friday 136 Friday Oct. 1. 1880. Spent the day almost entirely at home recruiting for the nights labors. At 6:00 started for Shoal Mills to hold service there. Went down with Sam McLean. Had a fine meeting with two professions. Rode back at 9:00 with Dr. Jno. Sam walked with Miss Maggie Horner from the spring. Sam & I took sup-per with Old Bro Neeley. Must enlarge our church there. Went out home and saw the folk. Jim Davis living in the mill until his house is completed. Saturday Oct. 2. 1880 The children & I went chestnutting this morning. Have attended to no business today as I have been worn out with the meeting at factory. Up to date there have been something like 40 conversions. Mary Lizzie gave her little friends a party in celebration her 11th birthday, but it is past the day, as it was on the 21.st of last month. There were some 30 or more of the little ones and they have Just “messed things.” The weather has been quite cool and frost fell in dry places on last Tuesday night. Oct 3. 1880. 1st. Sabbath. Went down to our S.S. this morning and heard my class partially through, turned it over to Capt. Murphy and went down to factory where I preached to a good congregation from Heb. XII & 1. After the ser-mon I administered the sacrament and had a fine state of feeling. Previous to commencing my service I administered the sacrament of baptism to some five or six converts and took them into the church. We now have a fine working congregation down at Shoal Mills, and if no outside interference we will move along finely. Bro Wm Sis Fannie & Dr McClain down to service. Spent the entire evening with wife & babe. Heard Bro. Keithley preach his last sermon from Matt 13:25. He goes to Conference after Sunday. 137 Monday Oct 4― 1880. The day opened rainey and dismal. Quite a crowd in town as it is first Monday. Paid Uncle Wm Busby the $44.10 paid me for him by Nathan Simonton. Transacted the usual office business. Wrote G.T. Hughes. Some liquor in the young bucks and some cutting up. Politics running rather high. Paid George Sanders on the corn all I owe him but 75¢. That is I have pd him $600 ― 75.¢. Recd letter from Sis Mattie. Will send wagon for some of Mr P’s household goods this week. Tuesday Oct 5. 1880. Have put in the day in the way of small Jobs Made two mouse traps, fixed green house, made new front steps, varnished Bro Wm’s buggy and put some paint on Sis Fannies carriage. I understand from the warrants issued this morning that Geo. Sanders and Geo. [Moury??] the hack driver had a skin head set to yesterday evening. I made out and handed to Jim Wells an Execution in favor J.W. Parkes vs Harrison Blair. Wells levied the same on H.B.s undivided interest in the old Joey Blair farm. Bro Wm agrees to give me $14.00 for collecting it. Cousin Wes. and Mother came in from Columbia at 2 P.M. They tell us of an attempt to rob Kate’s house while they were there. Kate was equal to the emergency and shouted “shoot ‘em wid a pistol.” Wednesday Oct 6 – 1880 – Recd from Marcella Falls Mfg Co 10 yds goods. $500 Paid Mrs Weidmer 55¢ Bal due her. .80¢ Sent keg out by Weidmer for molasses@ 30¢ gal. Bro Keithley took dinner with us today. He goes to conference Monday next. Hardin & Buchanan canvasing[sic] the co. Finished varnishing Bro.Wm’s buggy Lizzie and called there this eve for a short time. Worked a short time on green house. 138 Thursday Oct 7. 1880 Went up to Bro Wm’s this morning early and helped Bro W. with some repairs on carriage. Soon after wife and Sallie (little rig) with the babe came up and spent the day. Took my dinner there, came home and worked on my green house some and helped Bentley fix a temporary bridge on Florence street. Had Jno Schade to commence me a pr. boots. Dr. Harvey left for Columbia this A.M. Hope he will get right on state debt ques-tion as he is wild. He will live to see the day he will regret it. Celia and Sister Mary went out to their home this morning and spent the day. In fact we all had a ‘bout. Friday Oct 8 ` 1880. Put in the day fixing my buggy. I have been out of patience all day. How in the name of common sense they managed to tear my vehicle all to smash is more than I can find out. No one know anything about it, it seems. The weather threatens rain. and is quite warm. Miss Bugess[sic] Miss Burgess sends in her Music bill. Tuition 4.00 Instrument 1.00 Music 30. $5.30 Saturday Oct 9 ` 1880. Rec’d from Mr Weidmer 43½ lbs Beef @ 5¢. 2.15 “ “ “ “ 10 ½ Gals Mol. @ 30. 3.15 5.30 Paid him cash 3.50 Gave him my due Bill for Bal. 1.80 Spent the day after 10 Oclock out at Mother’s and returned at 5 P.M. 139 2nd Sabbath in Oct. 1880. 10“ day. Bro Wm being sick I opened our S.S. and heard the lessons, of female Testament class. Preached at 11:00 to a small congregation from “Seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you.” Spent the evening with wife and heard Rev. Mr. Blackwood, a young methodist preacher on his way to conference; preach in Methodist church from “God so loved the world &c.” Spent a few minutes with Capt & Mrs Murphy previous to sermon. Keithley back from Marcella Falls this eve. Sis’s Kate & Min in to church Mr. H. Hardin took dinner with us. Monday Oct 11. 1880. Neglected to put down 1 load of wood for Tripp hauled Saturday and one today. Martin E. E Martin hauled in the corn off Simms’ lot this eve for which he charged me .75¢ Have been quite busy in my office during the day – filed 3 bills and copied them and iss’d process. Sent W.H.S’s deposition to Cir Ct Ck For-est City Ark. Jas H McKey up from Wayland Springs W.R. Love on the rampage and landed in the Jug. Paid Bass Sowell $1500 in Linam vs Linam. Tuesday Oct 12 1880. Not much done in the way of business. Moved some flowers out of flower garden into pit. Have been in my office nearly all day. Wife wrote a letter to Sis Mattie to which I added some few words of advice. Jonathan Morris of Wayne Co in town this eve. Charles Ringer & family left this morning for Ohio, very much dissatisfied with Tenn. Had fish for dinner. Wm. Tripp 2 loads Wood 140 Wednesday 13. 1880 (Oct.) Nothing transpired more than usual and after some routine work at 11:00 A.M. Capt Murphy & I went fishing and staid[sic] until near night. Wife, Babe & Celia went over to see Mrs Dunn this eve. Thursday Oct 14 – 1880. W.R. Love. Paid W.R. Love $100 on a/c planks for school room, this with $250 makes $350 =Bal due $100 Miss Burgess Paid Miss Burgess $500 on music a/c leaving Bal due her according to her Bill of $0.30 her Bill being $530 E. Martin Mr Martin hauled me another load of lumber from Kidd Meredith’s this eve. Hauling $2.00 Must get the numbr[sic] of feet in the load. Maj. Matthews and I had a general over-hauling of our personal feelings toward each other and came to an amicable and friendly understanding as regards the same. And parted at my office with the friendly understanding that we both had “clean slates”. Neglected to state, or rather didn’t hear it in time to state it that Loulie Stewart & William had born to them at Shoal Mills at 2 Oclock last night a bouncing daughter, “holding the beam steady at 102 lbs” so Billy writes me. Success to them and may the next one be “her brother”, or “Josh.” But I must say they have done remarkable well for beginners. Sis Gus came in this eve, and will stay a day or so. Joe Rogers came in with wagon from Sis Mattie’s this eve. I want to write here a vow I have made. I will not engage in a street discussion of politics with any one any more in this town. If I do I hope some scalawag will kick me. 141 Friday Oct 15. Commenced and tore down kitchen porch this A.M., cut new rafters, put them up, sheeted it and put down part of floor. Frank Woltz helped me. I paid him $1.00 and owe him for work previously 50¢. Speaking in town today by Buchanan & Hardin. Didn’t hear them. Lots of liquor aboard tonight, and lots of “cussing” and cutting up. Sis Gus still with us. Miss Louise Burgess left for Pulaski this A.M. on hack. Saturday Oct 16 1880. Commenced and worked until noon on my porch. Senator J.E. Bailey arrived and spoke in Court House today to a small crowd. His was most certainly a convincing argument. Paid Frank Woltz all I owe him but 85.¢ up to date. Went to see Mrs Deavenport this eve. She is much troubled and I endeavored to console. Weather changed this eve to quite cool. Sunday Oct 17 – 188. 3rd Sab. Recd our new books for S.S. this morning. Went down and partially heard the lesson of my class and then went down to factory and at 10:50 preached to a good congregation from St John Ch & 17 ~ vs. Called in and saw Loulie and her babe for first time since its birth. It is a fine child and promises well. Home and spent the evening with wife. Bro Joe & Leonard came in this evening at 2 P.M. Came down to see us this eve. 142 Monday Oct. 18. 1880. Down town to office this morning, swept up and went through some business. Bros Joe. L, Leonard and Wm qualified as the Executors of father Joseph Parkes this A.M. in Co. Ct. Sis Fannie & Willie went to Nashville this morning. A.H. Kidd Paid A.H. Kidd $20.00 on lumber a/c. and took his rec’t. Wife went to see Mrs Turner who is quite sick Bros Joe & Leonard started for Pulaski at 10:30. E. Martin Mr. Martin hauled me another load of lumber from Centennial Mills today, hauling $2.00 Worked some on cistern frame this eve. Mester putting down side walk between here and Cannon’s ― good thing. Dr J.M. Phillips of Waynesboro, on his way home from Conference at Pulaski stays with us tonight Heavy frost last night and had sweet potatoe[sic] vines pulled off. Bill Love drinking again. Capt Deavenport went to Wayland Springs one day last week. Tuesday Oct 19. 1880. Worked at home all day today on lattice for porch. Didn’t go down town until after supper for my mail. Have about got my porch in order for winter. Wednesday Oct 20. 1880. This morning Lizzie and “baby Joe” got in the buggy with Bro. Wm. and went to factory to see Loulie and her babe. I hung around town until after 12. and then went in my buggy for them and brought them home at 4 P.M. and this has taken the entire day. The new methodist preacher’s name is C.S. Gabard He hasn’t arrived. 143 Thursday Oct 21. 1880. Knight gets Bill of goods at factory chg’d. $2.50 E. Martin E. Martin gets Bacon at Simms Bros on my order. Will find out am’t and chge up in tomorrow’s entry. Lonzo Smith arrested by Overton for counterfeiting tried before Murphy and bound over to Fed. Court. Finished porch. Weather clear and cool. Did some office work. Weidmer Paid Mrs Weidmer 70¢ owe her 60¢ on egg a/c. Friday Oct 22. 1880. E. Martin Paid for E. Martin at Simms Bros, Bacon a/c. 2.25. Got in some apples and walnuts from Will Linam cold. Worked some in office taking [Nelson’s??] Dep. Finished up curbing around cistern. Bro Henry came in from Pulaski this evening ― comes to see Bro Wm on Jim Kinney note bus-iness in bank. Weather cold and clear. Wolz Frank Woltz worked for me digging sweet potatoes. got 500 Brick from him for 4.00 Saturday Oct. 23. 1880. Weidmer Recd 36[2??] lbs Beef from Weidmer @ 5¢ $1.82 [2??] for which I gave him my due Bill this date. Wolz Paid Frank Wolz $1.00 leaving due him $2.60 Bro. Coffee called to see me this morning and staid[sic] an hour or so. No news. Weather cool and crisp. 4th Sab. in Oct. 1880. 24 `day. Had a small S.S this A.M. but went thro the lesson as usual. Preached to a small congregation this A.M. in my church from Rom. XV and ― the “personality and operation of the Holy Ghost.” Spent the entire evening with my wife and babe: At 6:30 went to church and heard a very interest-ing lecture by Prof. L. A. Johnson on the question as to whether the Revelation we have in the Bible is an indicated necessity. He was clear and forcible. Mrs Sue Chaffin came in from Maury last eve and was out tonight 144 Monday Oct 25. 1880. Did office work until near 9. oclock and then went fishing with F.M. Cannon until 3. P.M. Worked in office until night. Day fine and breezy. Napier & Son in town also A.M Hughes. Hope Mills. Mr Cannon & I took a look at the machinery in the factory at Hope Mills. Found the door open and things scattered generally – Everything going to waste – belts gone – all the tools gone and almost everything movable and of any value gone. I never saw just such wreck in my life. Tuesday Oct 26 1880. Col. Jnos. Wilkes from Pulaski came in and I attended to office business until dinner. Tripp Wm Tripp hauled 2 loads of wood today. Mrs. M.J. Chambers raised the bid on the 160 acre tract of land in Linam case. Made steps at back of porch. Sis Fannie &Willie got in from Nashville this eve. Wednesday Oct 27. 1880. Worked all day on the kitchen, prizing nailing, taking up and laying down hearths flooring, brick, mortar, saw, hammer & nails and all the rest. I am tired and worried. Cousin Wes took dinner with us. Didn’t go to town during the day. Thursday Oct 28 – 1880 Worked in kitchen until near dinner time. then spent the evening around office. Frank Wolz. Paid Frank Wolz $2.00 this eve. leaving bal of $2.10 Martin Lithardt preparing to go away. Commenced ceiling kitchen this eve. Weather cloudy and rainey[sic]. Jno F. Rose of Pulaski in town. 145 Friday Oct 29. 1880. Helped Frank Wolz and Knight ceil kitchen until dinner, and then at a call from H.J. Blake went down town and staid [sic] until 2 PM. Came back and helped finish up ceiling in Knight’s Wolz. room, as Wolz did not come this eve. Boulier Boulier hauled me one load of the wood I am to have – 10 cords – at $1.75 per cord. Outside of this nothing to record. While I was down town nothing so much surprised me as to see and hear AW Bentley making a “low tax” – so-called – speech. He is the worst turn coat I have ever seen. Mailed last night Family Record to Bro Joe. Saturday Oct 30 – 1880. Our babe was “fretty” this morning at 4:30 and on that account we were up earlier than usual Down town and at request of Capt Murphy went down and worked a half hour on Mrs Murphy’s sowing[sic] machine. Spent the remainder of day at home. Father came in from Henryville this eve and called to see the babe. Wilsey Vick came in this eve and presented Bill for the apples old man Ford got there some time ago $1.65. He left his watch to be fixed. It has rained nearly all day, a cold drizzly rain and this eve wind changed into North and now for weather indeed. 5". Sabbath in Oct 1880 (31.st day.) Didn’t have time to hear lesson of my S S Class and started at 9.30 for Shoal Mills where at 11:00 I preached to my usual con-gregation from Acts VIII & 21. “Thy heart is not right in the sight of God.” Came home at dinner time and have spent the entire day, or evening rather, with my good wife We are now arranging to go up and spend an hour with Bro Wm & Sis Fannie. The weather has turned quite cool, but the day has been bright & sunny. http://server15947.contentdm.oclc.org/u?/journals,825

Nixon Journal I, part C, June 14, 1880 - October 31, 1880

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