May 1, 1891 Another very pleasant day. Juba did
various kinds of work, mended Elberts wagon, at night
went to Office. I had a letter from
Fannie.
May 2, 1891 A very nice morning. Juba at home. Plowed
the garden, did many other things.
George and Johnnie Sprague piled in the wood in our woodhouse.
May 3, 1891 Pleasant part of the day, some rain in the
forenoon. Juba has gone after Clara & the
baby. Rollin is 17 months old today.
May 4, 1891 A very strong north wind and
rather cold. Juba preparing to build a
porch. Millard Norton draging
the garden. Clara commenced
weaning Rollin from the bottle.
May 5, 1891 Cold north wind. Juba working on the road.
Andrew & Charlie Stagg using the road machine. Juba & Clara & Rolli been up to the Corners. I had a letter from Minnie.
May 6, 1891 Some cold but no wind. Have had some April showers but so cold grass
cannot grow. Rollin has not been asleep
today, misses his bottle. Juba at work on the road.
A Mr. Gibson staid here tonight. Selling monuments.
May 7, 1891 Pleasant day.
Juba at work on the road.
__ bought a monument
of Mr.
Gibson today, is to be put up next October.
May 8, 1891 Pleasant day, not very warm. Juba working for Mr. Hill, putting up a wired fence. Recd a letter from Johnnie saying he &
his mother were to start for Vt
next Monday, arrive here Wednesday.
May 9, 1891 Pleasant day, warmer than
yesterday, very smoky. Juba at home
working on the porch.
May 10, 1891 Very pleasant day, weather fine. Juba carried
Clara & Rollin up to her mothers. I
went to church with Mr. Staggs people.
May 11, 1891 Nice day.
Juba on the road.
May 12, 1891 Very pleasant weather.
May 13, 1891 Weather very nice. Juba
planted potato & corn, a. m. Juba has gone with Charlie & their big team to Ver.
after Fannie & Johnnie. He returned
without them, telegram said they would come tomorrow.
May 14, 1891 A very pleasant day. Juba carried
me to the church & he & Charlie went after Fannie & Johnnie. Stillman Grandey wife was buried today. Fannie & Johnnie came. All
night. All were delighted to see
them.
May 15, 1891 Very pleasant in the
forenoon. P. M. clouded over for
rain, wind strong in the south. Loyal
Spalding came this morning. He &
Juba have gone to Vergennes.
May 16, 1891 It has rained all day, a nice growing
time. Juba
in the shop, Johnnie has gone a fishing in the rain, came back with but two
fish. I have been writing to Minnie
& Jennie.
May 17, 1891 North wind had taken the clouds away and it
is cold enough to chill the fruit I fear.
All at home.
Juba had a letter from Sadie.
May 18, 1891 Clear and pleasant but cool north wind, think
there will be a frost tonight. Juba gone over
the lake with Loyal Spalding. We
heard today Stillman was very sick.
May 19, 1891 Very pleasant day. Juba at Mr.
Hoyts with other selectmen. Mrs. Lyman
came to see Fannie. Clara & baby up to her mothers. Fannie had a letter from Sadie, all well.
May 20, 1891 Very nice weather. Juba gone with Loyal to buy a horse. Louisa & Fannie have
gone to Shoreham to Mr. Lawrences. Bought some lemon & vanilla extract from
Mr. Hindes. 60 cents.
May 21, 1891 - Cloudy with very light
showers. Juba to Mr. Hoyts with other
selectmen. Fannie & Louisa
returned at night, had a pleasant visit.
May 22, 1891 Weather very pleasant. Stillman Grandey died this morning at 9 oclock.
Juba at home in a.m. He went to Bridport
with Loyal in p.m.
May 23, 1891 Cloudy and cool north wind. Juba at home. Willard Grandey and
Mr. Sears were here to dinner. Came to make arrangements for Stillmans
funeral.
May 24, 1891 Very nice pleasant day. Brother George & Jesse were here to
dinner. Came to mind
the funeral of Stillman Grandey. All attended the funeral. P.M. Juba went to Bridport
with Louisa. Fannie lived (?) with
headache.
May 25, 1891 - A beautiful summer day. Juba at home working on the porch. Johnnie helping him.
May 26, 1891 Rainy day.
Juba in shop.
May 27, 1891 Pleasant & cool, almost
a frost last night. Juba to Rutland this morning,
returned at 4 oclock.
Mr. Curlen & Louisa went also. Found Kate very nervous. Juba bought
churn, wash tub and cream pail.
May 28, 1891 Very pleasant. Juba in shop and working on porch.
May 29, 1891 Pleasant day, some cloudy. Juba working on porch.
Fannie down at Mrs. Lymans to see Mrs. Adams. Fannie had a long letter from Sadie.
May 30, 1891 - A. M. rainy. 26 years & 10 months since our dear sons death. Juba started at
2 oclock to meet Eric Trask
at the depot in Ver. He is here on a
visit for the first time in three years. P.M. Juba & Johnnie over at the lake fishing, caught 1 dozen and 1 eel.
May 31, 1891 A very pleasant day. 26 years yesterday & 10
months since Rollin was slain at the battle of Petersburg, Va. July 30, 1864. Eric Trask made us
a short call.