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Wed. Jan. 1, 1902
This was my second days work in Ithaca NY.
It was quite cold and windy.
We worked putting in Telephones as it was new year day eve quit work about 4pm.
Thurs. 2
Weather a little bit warmer but quite windy.
We strung wire this morning on Aurora St. put in telephones this
afternoon. I ordered a new pair of
climbers today
Friday 3
Weather cold. I
helped put in a phone in morning and after dinner we all went to Forest Home and
built a short line to get there we had to go over University hill upon which the
natural senery is grand.
Sat. Jan. 4 1902
Weather cold just zero.
We drew poles in morning,
raised one and done some cutting this afternoon.
I began wearing my new climbers yesterday.
Sunday 5
Weather Warmer.
Louie and I went to look at lake came back and I have written to mother, Vera,
Will Susie and Charley Reynolds.
Monday 6
Weather warmer.
We done some cutting over and stringing wire on State St. this morning Louie and
I raised poles this afternoon . I
bought a fine mouthorgan tonight it cost me 1.25
Tues. Jan 7, 1902
Weather quite warm.
Ive run wire and put phone in Clinton House this morning This afternoon
ive put in phone at Sage place. I
bought a pair of gloves and suit overalls with jumper.
Wednesday 8
Weather warm snowed some.
We put in three telephones and raised three poles.
Girney was here today. also
Eddie Clark.
Thursday 9
Weather warm Thawed all day.
We raised poles on second St. this morning and strung wire on Cayuga St.
this afternoon. A good many people on Sts today.
Friday,Jan.10
Weather warm;
Joe strung wire on Cayuga and State St. this forenoon, dug holes on Madison St.
this afternoon. Louie and I received our first
pay in this town tonight.
Saturday 11
Weather warm. We changed wire off junction pole on Albany
St. in morn, afternoon finished digging holes and raised the poles on Madison
St. I have a very bad cold.
Sunday 12
Weather getting colder , snowed last night and part of
forenoon. My cold is a little better. Louie went to the show last night.
Mon. Jan. 13
Weather cold. We put in three phones. Louise and I bought a
violin for $10 tonight each payed $5, it’s a dandy. My cold is not much better
today. I am very hoarse.
Tuesday 14
Weather warm. My cold improving. We strung wire on Albany
St. and put in a phone on state St. I rec’d a letter from Sister Nell and Vera
today.
Wednesday 15
Weather warm. We strung wire on Albany St, and Madison St.
I am quite hoarse yet but feel good. I rec’d a letter from Susie today. Louise
got one from Wm Brown at Binghamton today.
Thursday 16
Weather warm. Snowed a little this forenoon. We shaved
holes and dug holes this morning. Strung wire in afternoon. I did not smoke but
once today and that was a cigar tonight . Louie and I wrote to Wm Brown tonight.
Friday 17
Weather cold. We raised holes and dug some holes on Plain
St., this morning afternoon. Put in two phones. We got our weeks pay today.
Saturday 18
Weather warm. We put on crossarms and strung wire on Albany
St. I bought a pocketbook tonight. My cold is getting better.
Sunday Jan. 19
Weather cold and been getting colder. I wrote three letters
, one to Vera, Nell and Susie. Did not go out of house but once today.
Monday 20
Weather very cold this morning but got warm so it thawed in
sun at noon. We worked stringing wire all day most of time on Main St. did not
do anything after 4:30.
Tuesday 21
Weather stormy snowed all day about like rain. I got a
letter from mother and Harry and Granny. I have ans. mothers tonight. We were
about wet through tonight when we came in. We put on arms and strung wire on
State St. about all day.
Wednesday January 22
Rained all last night and forenoon today and has begun
again tonight . We did not work this forenoon but got in our time afternoon.
Stringing wire on State St. I have
felt very bad all day.
Thursday 23
Weather comfortable. We put on crossarms toward lake Cayuga
from Fall Creek Mills. It’s a sight to see the water fall over the rocks by mill
as it comes down the gorge.
Friday 24
Weather like spring. We guyed pole at inlet this morn then
strung wire. Received weeks pay. Had a fire near exchange today. I received
letter and paper from Nell. Expected to get through work here today but did not.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Weather like spring. We strung wire on Seave St all day.
Louie and I visited Fred Brookins last night. He entertained us finely with
stories,Grayhone(?)
Sunday 26
Weather a little cooler although we have window open in our
room. Tom Brady called on us this afternoon.
Monday 27
It rained this morning but stopped about 10 A.M. and has
got cold every minute since . Its good winter again tonight. We put in two
phones this morning, put on crossarms and strung wire this afternoon.
Tuesday Jan 28
Weather very cold. We put in four phones. I received a
letter from Susie and a few lines from Bill Wright. We are not to leave here
this week now, so we were informed tonight.
Wednesday 29
Weather cold, it began to snow this afternoon. We unloaded
a carload of poles this morning then worked putting in phones. Got in three
today. This was McKinley Day but was not very much observed here.
Thursday 30
Weather cold. We strung wire all day. Just before noon a
wire broke down in the hole I was to work on . It fell across trolley, it made
fire fly in great shape. Lucky no one was hurt. It burned out about 20 fuses.
Friday January 31
Weather cold. We strung wire most of day then put in three
new phones. The chimes at the University is certainly fine those bells play a
nice tune.
Saturday 1
Weather warm like spring. I helped Holister change phones
in gun shop in afternoon. Tom Brady and I put in phones at Kipps on East B. St.,
payed board tonight.
Sunday 2
Rain and Snow .
I wrote to Nell, Fanny , Harry and Morton
Monday Feb. 3
Wind blew like the dickens all day and quite cold. Awful
lot of trouble on lines . We chased trouble and got in one phone and changed the
one at Rock Chlick(?) It was pretty cold working today but we got in our time.
Tuesday 4
Very cold , a raw wind all day.
We strung wire all day, some on Albany , Second and Adams Sts. Is quite
cold tonight. The St. cars run today but we have no electric lights
yet.
Wednesday 5
Quite cold but wind did not blow.
We strung wire on Albany St., Cayuga,and Prospect Sts.
Its an awful job to string wire here on State St. I am quite tired
tonight.
Thursday Feb. 6
Weather very cold in morning but warm and pleasant in
afternoon. We strung wire all day. I found a pocketbook on sidewalk this morning
. It contained $.75.
February 7
Weather cold. We put in three phones today. I rec’d letter
and paper from Nell. I found spring collar button today on Buffalo St. in middle
of road. This is Junior week at the University. A man was badly hurt here today.
Saturday 8
Weather beastly cold and windy . We worked on East Hill in
morning stringing wire this afternoon. We changed three phones and done some
cutting over . I have a bad cold.
Sunday February 9
Weather cold and stormy. I have a very bad cold. My head is
just about the size of a bushel basket. I wrote to Sister Nell and S.W.
Monday 10
Weather cold but thawed some at noon. We dug two holes and
sat two poles on Madison St. then strung wire rest of day. Its about all I can
do to work. My head feels so bad from the effects of my cold.
Tuesday 11
Very cold. We strung wire about all day but got in two
phones . I rec’d letter from Harry, Vera and Fanny. Had a fire today, noon in
Square, just below Hotel. Did not do but little damage.
Wednesday February 12
A little warmer it snowed a little. We strung wire & Louie
and I put in our first phone alone. I sent Harry reg. letter containing $50. I
sent a valentine to Susie today noon. My head aches like fury about 5 P.M. every
day since Sunday.
Thursday 13
Quite cold snowed part of day. We strung wire and put in
three phones. Fire company was called out about 4:30 p.m. Fire did not amount to
much. Louie and I each rec’d a letter from Lillian.
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| The Ithaca Fire Company as Tom would have seen it. |
Friday 14
Cold weather. We dug holes on Spring St. the ground was
froze about 20 inches. I rec’d a letter from Susie today noon.
Saturday February 15
A little warmer today. We shaved and gained six poles drew
him out and sat them on Spring St. I
rec’d a letter from Miss Brown today noon;. Louie and I called at Mr. Browns on
Buffalo St. last night. We played on Violin and Piano for them.
Sunday 16
Weather warm. I wrote to Vera and Fran, Susie, Lillian &
Lulu.This is mothers and Fanny Birthday.
Monday 17
Weather warm in morn, got real cold tonight. We shaved and
gained poles all day. I rec’d a
Valentine from Lillian and I also rec’d cornet from Harry.
Tuesday February 18
Weather cold. Louie and I dug hole on corner of Spring &
Buffalo St. Help put in phones afternoon. I rec’d letter from Harry, also from
E. W. Besley. I bought book of duets today.
Wednesday 19
Weather exceedingly cold this morn but warmed up
considerable . We strung wire all day from Albany to Madison St. I rec’d a ltter
and paper from Nell. Bought a pair of mittons.(Mittens)
Thursday 20
Quite warm. We strung wire all day down Albany, Second,
Adams and Cayuga Sts. Had two fires in town today , one on University Ave.,
burnt till roof fell in.
Friday, February 21
Warm weather. It snowed some. We dug two holes, poles
raised, strung a little wire on North Cayuga St., and strung cable on State
Tioga and Seneca Sts.
Saturday 22
Weather warm, pretty sloppy. We connected lines , put in
three phones. A minstrel show are here tonight, they had a parade today, noon.
The fire department was called out at 12:30 box 25.
Sunday 23
Weather warm. I wrote to Harry also to Nellie.
Monday,February 24
Weather Warm. I worked on Cornell
lights stringing wire and changing crossarms all morning. This afternoon
Louie Stone and I strung wire on Tioga St.
Tuesday 25
Warm weather. We dug two holes and sat the poles on Albany
St., then strung wire on Stewart Ave. Also on hill beyond Eddie St., and put in
a phone up there. I rec’d letter from Susie and also one from Lillian.
Wednesday 26
Weather warm. We strung wire on Cayuga and Clinton and
South Albany Sts. Tied up cable on Auora St.,Garvie from Elmira areas here.
Thursday February 27
Weather warm and pleasant. We strung a little wire on State
St. connected up some lines and shaved poles. The head push from Elmira was
here. I rec’d letter from Lulu.
February 28
It begun raining last night and has rained by showers all
day. We begun work in pole yard but S.W., W.H. and I got sent to Caroline Center
on tole trouble. We left here about
11 A.M., had an awful time , roads washed away and we were wet to skin.
Saturday March 1
Nice pleasant day. We came back to Ithaca this morning, got
here 11:20. This afternoon Hollister, Louie and I
chased trouble on lines here. University Boys had a big fight here
yesterday. Its an awful sight to see water in gorges.
Sunday March 2
It rained about all night and today. I have written to
mother and Morton.
Monday 3
Weather a little cooler , it snowed a little last night
after it stopped raining. We strung wire all day on State St. this morning, then
on Tioga St. I am feeling a great deal better tonight and my eyes are much
better.
Tuesday 4
Weather cool. We strung wire all day , some on State St.,
Plain St., and on North Aurora St. I rec’d letter from Vera and one from Burt.
Louie was boss most of day. We also hung cabel on State St.
Wednesday March 5
Weather cold in forenoon, snowed all afternoon, so we could
not work but part of afternoon. I bought autoharp and pair of rubber boots. We
dug holes on South Aurora St.
Thursday 6
Fine weather , we shaved poles this morning and dug holes
the rest of day. I rec’d letter and papers from Nell. W.J. Bryon speaks
here in Lyceum tonight, subject a conquering Nation.
Friday 7
Weather warm. We dug holes this morning and raised holes
until 4 P.M. then dug holes again. Received our pay again today.
Saturday March 8
Weather warm.
We dug holes and sat poles on Seneca St. then worked putting in telephones.
Sunday 9
Weather rainy. I wrote to Nell, Vera and William
Hulslander. It’s a dark dismal day.
Monday 10
Weather nice and warm. Louie and I put on arms and
transferred wires on Seneca St. by Saving Bank. Philllipps and gang came here
today. Harry Ayres is among his gang.
Tuesday March 11
Fine weather. Louie and I finished changing wires on Seneca
St. this morn. Then shaved poles
until noon then put on arms at corner of State and Corn St. It’s beginning to
rain tonight. I rec’d letter from Burt also Susie. I ans. Burts letter tonight.
Wednesday 12
Weather warm and pleasant. Louie Brown and I put on double
crossarms on corner of Clinton ,Cayuga Sts.,also drove steps in poles. I drank
first ale today since I came to this place.
Thursday 13
Weather stormy part of time. We drew poles on Tioga St.,
and sat six. I have been feeling very bad today. I did not sleep much last night
on account of sweating so .My stomach is a little out of order but is better
tonight.
Friday March 14
Fine weather. Louie, Bradly and I put on double crossarms
all day. We received our last week pay today. My throat is quite sore and I feel
a great deal better today. I have not smoked since last Wednesday.
Saturday 15
Fine weather. We put on crossarms then put in a telephone,
then raised and sat poles on North Tioga St.. I am feeling fine again tonight.
Sunday 16
Weather warm and nice. It tried to rain a little this
morning but finally broke away. I wrote to Lillian and Susie.
Monday March 17
Weather cold. We had a fire on top of office pole caused by
hot wire last night. It burnt out 50 pair cabel. We all worked on pole all day
and are about half through.
Tuesday 18
Very cold ,snowed part of time. We worked on office pole
all day. Are trying to get lines to work that was burnt out j, they are not all
to work yet. Miller and Bradly quite gang. There is but five of his now in gang.
Wednesday 19
Weather very cold. We chased trouble all day. Have a lot
yet . I rec’d letters from Vera and Fanny and E. W. Besley. I ans. Besley’s
letter and one from Burt tonight.
Thursday March 20
Weather a little warmer. I helped shack trouble and put in
a phone also. Drove a few stepps. I rec’s a letter from S. Brown
Friday 21
Weather warm.
We finished sitting two poles then took down small cabel and put it up on Cayuga
St. then transferred wires by Barrel factory. I rec’d letter and paper from Nell
today.
Saturday 22
Warm and Pleasant. Louie and I strung wire this morning and
this afternoon. We all shacked trouble.
Sunday March 23
Fine weather, nicest day we have
had since we have been here. I wrote letters to Vera , Fannie, Nellie and
S.B.
Monday 24
Fine weather. Louie Stone and I put on crossarms all day
.While at work, climbing(?) down a pole, a wrench slipped away striking me on
top of head. It blead quite a lot and is very sore. Tuesday 25
Fine weather. Louie, Colegrove and I put on arms all day. I
rec’d letter from Susie and harry. I went to theater last night and saw played
way down east, it was fine.
Wednesday March 26
Fine weather. I’ve strung wire and trimmed trees on Spring
St. I sent letter to Susie and one to mother and Burt.
Thursday 27
Tried to rain two or three times today but did not. We
worked on poles by Clinton House on Seneca St. I sent letter to Harry.
Friday 28
Weather a little rainy but we worked all day. Louie and I
worked by Clinton house and on Albany St. I rec’d letters from cousin will and
S.B. We rec’d our last weeks pay
today noon.
Saturday March 29
Tried to rain part of time. We dug holes and shaved and sat
poles on South Cayuga St. I rec’d letter from Burt
Ben Phillips gang of linemen. Were all laid off tonight.
Sunday 30
Fine weather. This is Easter Sunday. I wrote letters to
Burt, Will, Lillian and S.B. Charley R Reynolds & Joe Newman and Don Bradley
came here from Waverly to work.
Monday 31
Fine weather but began to snow toward night. I helped to
string wire on south Cayuga and State Sts. ,also put on crossarms on South
Cayuga St.
Tuesday April 1
It snowed. It stormed about all day . I done old poles in
morning. We unloaded a carload of poles and put on a few arms in afternoon. Some
of boys quit work because they didn’t get strait time. I sent $50 to Harry
today.
Wednesday 2
Cold raw wind all day. We worked putting on crossarms and
transferring wire on State from Corn to Meadow St. Charley Reynolds continues to
work for us. Garvey was here today.
Thursday 3
Weather stormy. We
put in phones and on crossarms also changed over wires on state St. I rec’d
letter from Susie the first letter I have got this week.
Friday April 4
Fine weather. I helped draw poles all morning . Afternoon I
helped Holister put up cabel. Billey Brown came tonight to work here. We
received our weeks pay today. I got a letter from Burt.
Saturday 5
Fine weather. I helped Holister string wire
and connect up line down East Cayuga St. to East Geneva St.
Sunday 6
Fine weather in morning but begun to rain about 4 P.M.
I hardly been out of house all day.
Monday April 7
Fine weather. Holister, Stone and I put in two phones and
desk set and changed one phone. Wallace Aull came to work tonight.
Tuesday 8
Rained part of time real hard. I worked all day helping put
in phones. I rec’d letter from Harry, also from Lillian. I wrote to Susie
tonight.
Wednesday 9
It rained about all day. Holister and I put in two
telephones and one desk set.
Thursday April 10
It rained a little while .
Holister Stone and I put in two telephones and run wire on Lake St. Louie
and Reynolds went to town. I wrote a letter to Brother Harry tonight.
Friday 11
Rained part of day.
Holister and I connected line on State St., then put in phone at Fall
Creek. Louie and Charley went to Etna again today.
Saturday 12
It tried hard to rain but did not rain hard. Holister and I
put in two telephones on West Hill this morning then we connected up lines the
rest of day.
Sunday April 13
Rain and snow. It’s
getting colder tonight. I wrote to Burt, Harry and Lillian. I shaved off
my moustache this morning.
Monday 14
A pretty nice day. Holister Stone and I strung wire and put
in a phone by carriage shop. I rec’d a letter from Susie and one from Morton.
Tuesday 15
Fine weather. Holister and I put in two telephones then
done odd jobs. I wrote to Susie tonight.
Wednesday April 16
Fine weather. Holister, Pool and I put in three phones,
strung wire on Albany and Lake Dr. I rec’d a letter from Vera. Louie went too
show tonight. I just came from hearing Band play .The show is, In Old Kentucky.
Friday 18
Fine weather.
Holister, Pool and I put in two phones then strung wire on Cornell Heights,
Brown, W. M. left this hotel tonight, also Harry Ayres. Received our week pay
today.
Saturday April 19
Fine weather. Holister, Pool and I put in two phones and
connected lines. Charley Reynolds fell from pole, shattered his arm and hurt him
very badly. He was taken to hospital. I rec’d letter from Bro Burt and Lulu.
Monday 21
Nice weather. Holister, Pool and I strung wire on East
Hill. I wrote to Vera tonight . I have felt mean all day.
Tuesday April 22
Weather very warm. We strung wire on Prospect St.
Holister, Pool and I put in one phone. I rec’d letter from Nell and one
from Lillian.
Wednesday 23
Weather windy and colder. Holister, Pool and I put in two
telephones on Giles St. Sat a pole
and got wires to them . I rec’d letter from Fannie.
Thursday 24
Fine weather. Holister, Pool and I spliced cabel and hung
it on Lake St. I rec’d letter from Susie. Louie and I visited Reynolds in
hospital tonight until 8 P.M. then we attended Band concert in Park by Ithaca
Band.
Friday April 25
Weather cool and begun to rain tonight. We strung wire all
day took time to put in a phone. I rec’d letter from Mother . We rec’d our weeks
pay today.
Saturday 26
Cool and windy.
Holister , Pool and I connected up lines at Fall creek and done some cutting
over. I was to see Reynolds this afternoon, he was feeling quite comfortable.
Sunday 27
Weather windy and cold. I wrote to Mother, Susie , Nellie
and Lillian. Louie, Brookins and I went all afternoon exploring Buttermilk
Falls, it’s a fine sight.
Monday April 28
Fine weather, quite warm. We strung wire and connected up
phones . Holister went into country on trouble. Louie, Brookins and I are going
to show tonight called Arizona.
Tuesday 29
Weather nice until 4 P.M. when it begun to rain. Has rained
quite hard since. We strung wire on Queen St., and Stewart Ave. I rec’d letter
from Morton and Harry. I wrote to Susie tonight.
Wednesday 30
Fine weather. I with two men, strung wire on North Aurora
St. this morn and on the hill this afternoon.
Thursday May 1
Cold weather, cloudy all day.
We strung wire on Prospect St., then wired a house on Plain St., then
done some cutting over on University Avenue. We rec ‘d our weeks pay today.
Friday 2
Cloudy and cool. We strung wire on Tititus Ave., Prospect
St, South Geneva st and Allana St.. It’s a little warmer tonight.
Saturday 3
Cool and cloudy.
We strung wire on North Albany St.,also on West Mill St.
We had a wire on Alltanator this morn but no one was seriously hurt.
Sunday May 4
Fine day but we are having a thunder shower tonight , the
first this spring. I am feeling very good today, the best in a long time,
although I’ve had nothing to complain of.
Monday 5
Cloudy and cool. Holister, Pool and I finished line on West
Mill St.. We healped hang big sign on new exchange then got a line up Spring and
Buffalo Sts. I rec’d two Mansfield papers from Nell today.
Tuesday 6
Warm and cloudy. It begun to rain about 5:15 and is raining
real hard yet,8 P.M. I have been
healping run wire all day. I rec’d
letters from Vera , Susie and Lillian.
Wednesday May 7
Fine weather. Holister, Pool and I run a little wire
connected up lines for three phones and changed bell on one . I wrote to Vera
and Harry tonight.
Thursday 8
Fine weather. I took Stone, Pool and Botsford on Cornell
Campus and dug holes. I rec’d a letter from Lulu.
Friday 9
Cold windy day. We drew poles upon campus until 4 P.M. then
put on crossbars. We rec’d our last weeks pay today noon.
Saturday May 10
Cold raw wind. We put on crossarms , drew poles and sat
them on campus. I bought suit of
clothes tonight.
Sunday 11
Weather a little warmer. I wrote to Susie and Lulu
Monday 12
Fine weather. I took 4 men and put on crossarms and strung
wire on campus. Louie and I had our pictures took today noon. I saw dress parade
by University cadets tonight.
Tuesday May 13
Fine weather but quite a cold wind. I took three men and
run wire all day, most of time on Campus. I got my hair cut tonight.
Wednesday 14
Fine weather, a little cool. We all worked on North Aurora
St., cutting over wire ,stringing wire and putting on crossarms. Louie and I
visited Mr. William Brown and wife, had a very pleasant time.
Thursday 15
Fine weather. We finished work on North Aurora St., took
out three telephones and begun job on Spring St. I rec’d letter from F. Baxter
offering me job in Conn. Also talked with him over telephone tonight.
Friday May 16
Fine weather. We worked on East State St. in morn. I did
not work in afternoon but packed grips ,took them to Depot where Louie and I
took train and came to Elmira at night on our way home. Saturday 17
Fine weather. Louie and I left Elmira in morn and arrived
at Col X Roads at 8 A.M.. His father met us there. I stayed with them until
after dinner then came on and saw my Uncle ,Aunt and Cousins then got home about
6 P.M.
Sunday 18
Fine weather. I found my folks in good shape, all except
Father who is lame . We enjoyed ourselves immencely. About 3:30 PM I went to
Mansfield with Harry and girls . While there I met Miss Brown and got home about
12 P.M.
Monday May 19
We had light showers this morn. Burt, Morton and I drilled
in a piece of corn. I went to Austinville to see Louie tonight but he was gone
away. I got home at 10 P.M. Rec’d letter from G. Baxter.
Tuesday 20
Rainy weather. Father and the boys ground feed. We had a
cow get chocked which we doctored all morn. I started to pack my clothes.
Wednesday 21
Fine weather. I finished packing my clothes and Mother took
me to Mansfield this afternoon , where I stayed all night.
STAMFORD CONN.
Thursday may 22
Fine weather. I left Mansfield on 7:30 train, changed cars
at Lawrenceville and went to Corning, N.Y. , where I arrived at 11 A.M.
I visited my sister Nell and Bro-in-law until 6:20 P.M. then took N.Y.C.&
H.R.R.R. for N.Y. City.
Friday 23
Fine weather. I rode all night and arrived in N.Y. at Grand
Central Depot 7 A.M..My friend F. Baxter met me at 8:30 after which we went
around city until 10 A.M. then took
train for Stamford, where we arrived at 12 noon.
Saturday 24
I began work this morn for the Southern North East
telephone company here in Stamford. This is a city of 19,000 situated on Long
Island sound, and is 39 miles from N.Y. City
STAMFORD CONN.
Sunday May 25
Light showers. I came to board with Mr. Jones, Alantic St.,
No.9, last night, lodging here last night for the first. I wrote to Susie,
Mother, Lillian, Lulu, Louie
Monday 26
Fine weather. I chased trouble for Southern New England
telephone co., in Stamford.
Tuesday 27
Rained about all day. I went to work at 7:30 A.M..
I healped the cabel men pull cabel out of old exchange, healped hunt
troubel and moved stuff to new office. Wrote letter to Vera tonight.
Wednesday May 28
Weather cold all day. We strung a few loops, chased some
trouble and put in two or three telephones . I bought my uniform tonight, it
cost me $8.50.
Thursday 29
Weather a little warmer. Frank and I put in a telephone up
Rhodes Hill this afternoon. Minor Dibbel and I went to New Canaan. We went on
trolley R.R. and drove back. I rec’d my first Pa. letter today , it was from Sis
Lillian.
Friday 30
Fine weather. We put on crossarms and strung some wire.
Frank and I put in telephones on Strawberrry Hill. I saw automobile race by 57
automobiles from N.Y. City Automobile Club. The day was observed here.
Saturday May 31
Fine weather. I run two cabel loops this morn. I went to
New Canaan on trouble this afternoon. I rec’d my first pay from the Southern New
England Telephone Co. today. I rec’d letters from Susie and Lulu.
Sunday 1
Fine weather. I stayed in house about all day. I wrote
letters to Lulu , Lillian and Susie. I went to church at Methothist Church
tonight.
Monday 2
Fine weather. I went to New Canaan and finished a line this
morn. In afternoon , Minor and I run wire on 3d St. It was quite warm today. I
sweat quite a bit.
Tuesday June 3
Weather very hot, Minor and I put in a telephone and drew
up wire this morn. Then Minor went to N.Y. and I put on crossarms and done some
changing wire. I rec’d a letter from Louie W. today. I attended Pawnee Bill show
tonight. I saw his parade today. The show was poor for $.50
Wednesday 4
Quite warm, Minor and I went out in country over toe lines
this morning. Afternoon, Frank and I strung some wire and cabel down by Depot. I
wrote to Louie Wright tonight, Minor bought me a pair of Buffalo Grips in N.Y.
City yesterday, they cost me $5.85.
Thursday 5
June weather. Minor and I went to New Canaan this forenoon,
fixed some cabel this afternoon we healped electric light raise three poles then
we went on trouble . I did not get back until 7 P.M.
I rec’d letter from Sister Nell and one from friend Lillian.
Friday June 6
Fine weather. Minor and I healped electric light people and
done a job by Depot. I wrote to mother and Morton also Burt. I sent Morton $9. I
rec’d letter from Mother and Morton today noon.
Saturday 7
Fine weather, it
sprinkled a little about noon. Minor and I cleaned out yard back of exchange
this morn , this afternoon we put in telephone at Mr. Mixon, Prospect St.
I bought two suits of sindercloth tonight for $1.
Sunday 8
Quite windy, rained , two light showers.
I wrote to Sister Nell . I went to congregational church tonight. The
text was: Thou Knowest’ ,
a fine sermon , also fine singing.
Monday June 9
Fine weather. I fitted poles this morn, afternoon Frank and
I put in Deskset at Hospital. A fellow has a gramphone here tonight, he’s played
it for two hours. Frank called on me tonight. I bought a handax tonight , it
cost me $.86, price was $1.00.
Tuesday 10
Fine weather. I fitted poles all forenoon, afternoon I
trimed a tree , put on a crossarm and used toe lines on Glenbroook Ave.. I rec’d
letters from Susie, Lulu and Louie. I wrote to Lillian and Susie tonight.
Wednesday 11
Nice weather all forenoon but begun to rain about 4 P.M.
and is raining yet, 9 P.M. I put in
cabel at Raymonds repaired wire on Pacific St.,Ganf Bro. and got ground off of
circuit 211.
Thursday June 12
Weather very warm. Minor and I run cabel loop on Atlantic
St, then I went clearing all obstructions from circuit 63, which goes to Wallas
Point. I rec’d a letter from Sister Vera.
Friday 13
Very warm. I
changed loop at Insane Asylum and trimed line in morn, afternoon Frank and I run
loop at Seaside Mills. I made application to become member of Telephone Mutual
Benefit Society today. I rec’d a letter from Lillian.
Saturday 14
Minor and I went to Sound Beach this forenoon on troublel.
Afternoon I went to New Canaan just as I got back at 6 P.M. an Ellectric ground
came and Minor and I went to New Canaan on that. We got back at 9 A.M. I did not
get supper.
Sunday June 15
Pretty hot. I wrote to Sister Vera, Lillian, Lulu and Louie
today. I’ve hardly been out of house. I went to Baptist Church tonight. A pretty
good sermon was preached.
Monday 16
Very hot. I chased trouble to Wallacs Point this morn.
Afternoon I worked on line on Prospect St. circuit No. 5. It’s raining tonight ,
a thunder shower.
Tuesday 17
Fine weather. I chased trouble about all day. I rec’d
letter from Susie, Nell and Burt. Had a big fire in Laundry today about 2 P.M. .
It was in next door to this boarding house about 4 ft. from my room. I bought
Susie a ring tonight.
Wednesday June 18
Fine weather. Minor and I drew five holes to waterside then
I dug holes the rest of day. I got four down. I sent letter and ring to Susie
today noon by registered mail.
Thursday 19
Rained about all morn, but cleared up at noon. I dug one
hole and Minor and I dug another together. We chased a little trouble. It was a
electric ground on circuit 5.
Friday 20
Fine weather.
Minor and I fitted some poles, loaded and sent to New Canaan. We went up there
and unloaded them, came back and fixed wires to Sound Beach. I rec’d letter from
Lillian.
Saturday June 21
Rained all day. Minor and I ground up all our tools. I
bought a pair of shoes. My room mate left me tonight. We rec’d our weeks pay
tonight.
Sunday 22
Fine weather, cool and nice. I have written to Lillian,
Nell and Burt. Went to Episcopal
Church tonight.
Tuesday June 24
Cool weather. I took two men and went to New Canaan, dug
holes , was there all day. I rec’d letters from Mother, Vera and Susie.
We are having Band Concert tonight. My Porch, from Bridgeport came back
tonight(?)
Wednesday 25
Cold weather. We worked in New Canaan about all day ,
setting poles and stringing wire. We got in telephone at Chase.
I rec’d a letter from Lillian Wright tonight.
Thursday 26
Rained all last night very hard. Has been cool and windy
today. Minor and I chased trouble all day. Sent letter to Burt for Baxter today.
The High School graduates here tonight exercises in opera house tonight.
Friday June 27
Cool weather. Minor and I worked about all day at Sound
Beach putting on crossarms, stringing wire, put in a telephone and chased
trouble.
Saturday 28
A little warmer today. I chased trouble all morn, healped
Minor put in a telephone afternoon. I climb a flag pole tonight put in a
rope at work 10 ft. high. I rec’d a fine picture of my sister Vera and Harry
today noon.
Sunday 29
Rained very hard all day. I wrote to Vera, Mother and
Susie. Went to Prespertyuran church tonight.
Monday June 30
Very cool all day. I put in telephone at Mr. Blands and
then worked moving one on Cove Road. I wrote to Lillian tonight.
Tuesday July 1
Fine weather. Finished the telephone on Cove Road this
morning. Went to New Canaan this
afternoon and wired a house. I rec’d a letter from Bro. Burt today noon.
Wednesday 2
Fine warm day. Minor and I run some wire, took out two
telephones and put in two telephones. I rec’d a
letter from friend Boland of Bridgeport and a letter and two papers
from Nell.
Thursday July 3
Rained about all forenoon. I went on trouble afternoon. I
went to Sound Beach on No.1 cleared it up and trimed line. They began
celebrating here at 9:30 P.M.
Friday 4
Fine weather. Bang-Boom all day since 4 A.M.
We worked until 8:30 P.M. clearing trouble and I took down some wire at
Rock Hill Farm. I went to Woodside Park tonight and saw fireworks.
Saturday 5
Weather very hot with thundershower about night. I worked
with two men in New Canaan this forenoon , afternoon we dug holes in Darien. I
wrote to Susie tonight as I got a letter from her today noon.
Sunday July 6
Cloudy cool day. I wrote to Nell, Burt Bolan and Louie. I
went to Baptist church tonight , did not think much of sermon.
Monday 7
Fine weather , cloudy most of day. I took men and dug holes
at Darien.
Tuesday 8
Rained a little in morn but cleared off and was very hot. I
took men went to Darien , finished digging holes, fitted poles and sat two. I
rec’d letters from Vera, Morton and Lillian.
Tuesday July 15
Fine weather. We worked on line toward Sound Beach this
morn, then we reset two poles in town and chased trouble. I rec’d letter from
Mother and a line from Vera, Fine shower tonight.
Wednesday 16
Fine weather. We worked on line toward Sound Beach digging
holes and moved one pole in Sound Beach.
Thursday 17
Fine weather had a nice shower at noon. I set men digging
holes at Sound Beach then went and trimed line to Riverside. In afternoon I
chased trouble . I rec’d letter and Papers from Nell , also rec’d letter from
Lillian.
Friday July 18
Fine weather. The men and I drilled and blasted a hole at
Sound Beach this morn afternoon. I went on trouble again . The men went to Sound
Beach and dug holes.
Saturday 19
Cloudy and cool. I worked on troubles and run two cabel
loops . I rec’d a fine letter from Susie.
Sunday 20
Cool weather. I wrote to Mother, Susie and Lillian . Went
to church at Presbyrterian church. A minister preached form Scranton, Pa. It
began to rain again tonight.
Monday July 21
Nice pleasant weather. Minor and I put in new telephone and
chased trouble all day.
Tuesday 22
Warm with a heavy shower tonight at dark. Cannon and I run
wire toward cove mills then I painted a pole in front of office. I rec’d letter
from Vera, Morton and Burt all of which I answered tonight.
Wednesday 23
Fine weather. Cannon and I run loop into Green house
between Springdale and Glenbrook
this morning, afternoon we unloaded and distributed poles on line to Sound
Beach.
Thursday July 24
Fine weather. Cannon and I put
up stagings in morn and gained poles toward Sound Beach in afternoon. It began
to rain tonight.
Friday 25
Fine cool cloudy day.Cannon and I finished fitting the
poles and unloaded eight more. I rec’d a letter from Susie today noon.
Saturday 26
Fine weather
Cannon and I put in telephones on Cove road at Dingeys in
morn. Afternoon I moved telephone of Seawyest Powells from opera house to
advocate building.
Sunday July 27
Cool cloudy day. I wrote to Susie and Nell. I went to
Presbyterian church and heard sermon by preacher from England. There was an
awful large congregation.
Monday 28
Fine weather our than awful thunder shower about 4:30.
Cannon and I dug holes at Sound Beach of which two were filled up by Mrs. Dale.
We also tried unloading some poles there which was dejected to.
Tuesday 29
Fine day with another shower tonight. We chased trouble all
day. I rec’d letters from Vera, Mother, a line from fanny and letter from
Lillian.
Wednesday July 30
Fine weather. I chased trouble all day. Went on train to
Sound Beach this afternoon and drove horse up here.
I took my first automobile ride today
noon. I rec’d letter from Burt Morton and Lulu.
Thursday 21
Fine weather. I run wire from Rock hill farm toward Small
Pox House where there is now three cases, came back and went to Sound Beach.
August 1
I worked with Ronegs gang toward Sound Beach all day. We
got line cleared so the first trolley car passed over line at 5:30 P.M.
I rec’d letter from Susie tonight.
Saturday August 2
Fine weather. I worked with gang on line at Sound Beach.
Trolley cars began to run regular this afternoon on Sound Beach division.
Received our pay today.
Sunday 3
Cloudy rainy day. I wrote to Louie , Lulu, and Lillian.
Monday 4
Very hot day. I went to Sound Beach with gang this morn
then came back and chased trouble rest of day. I deposited $25 more today in
Stamford trust Co. Saving Bank.
Tuesday August 5
Very warm, Minor, Frank and Mr. Mix went to field day. I
chased trouble all day. I went and saw Militia Co. C of Conn. Drill tonight also
heard Band concert in Park.
Wednesday 6
Rain in morn and about dark. I chased trouble all day. I
had my shoes soled and heels put on ,it cost me $1.
Thursday 7
Fine weather. I worked with Bridgeport gang on line toward
Sound Beach. I rec’d letter and two papers from Nell.
Friday August 8
Fine weather , cool and nice. I worked with gang on line
toward Sound Beach. We got about done. I rec’d a letter from Susie today noon.
Saturday 9
Fine weather. I worked with Bridgeport gang stringing wire
toward Voroton. We got as far as Glenbrook. We rec’d our weeks pay today, I got
all one dollar bills.
Sunday 10
Fine weather. I went walking with Charley Mallon this
morning. I wrote to Susie today.
Monday August 11
Very hot, had a shower about 6 P.M.
I worked with gang stringing wire all day . We went from Glenbrook to
Voroton today. I sweat something awful. It’s much cooler since the shower.
Tuesday 12
Nice cool pleasant day. I drove horse to Voroton for the
gang came back and chased trouble rest of day. I rec’d
a letter from Lillian today noon.
Wednesday 13
Fine weather. Minor went on excursion . Frank and I put in
telephone at Campbels and wired a
house at Riverside . I rec’d a letter from Louie Wright.
Thursday August 14
Fine weather.
Minor and I put up cable seat, strung wire down Atlantic St. and run loop and
put in telephone on Voroton Hill.
Friday 15
Fine weather. Minor and I went to Sound Beach on trouble .
Came back and got the wires cleared at noon. I healped sat a sign pole
afternoon. I rec’d letter from Lulu and one from Vera.
Saturday 16
Fine weather. I and frank went to Riverside this morn and
put in telephone, came back and Minor and I went to Shippan and transferred a
line afternoon .Minor and I helped put up some fire alarm wires on Richmond
Hill. Rec’d letter from Susie.
Sunday August 17
As fine a day as I ever saw. I wrote to Louie, Lillian,
Lulu, Susie and Nell. Went to Presbyterian church tonight.
Monday 18
Fine weather. A gang of Italians came to work under me this
morn. We are building a new line of 110 poles.
Tuesday 19
Fine weather. With the gang I got 26 poles sat today. I
bought a dinner basket, which is my first one. I wrote to E.W. Besley and Miss
Meade.
Wednesday August 20
Fine weather. I worked on new line with gang. We got 33
poles sat today. Most of boarders are going on excursion tonight but I am going
to stay at home. I wrote a letter to Vera.
Thursday 21
Rained a little today. I worked with gang. We sat poles by
Mr. Taylors house. I rec’d a line from Mother also one from Vera.
Friday 22
Fine weather. I worked with gang setting poles , we got
very near end of line. I rec’d a letter from Susie tonight.
Saturday August 23
Fine weather. I
worked with gang. We have poles about all set for the new line. Received our
weeks pay tonight. I rec’d a few lines form Bro Burt.
Sunday 24
Nice pleasant day. I wrote to Mother, Burt and Susie.
I went calling on Mr. Dibbel tonight, had a very pleasant time.
Monday 25
Fine cool day. I finished setting holes with gang on Miss
Dean’s loop. Frank called on me tonight. We had a fine visit.
Tuesday August 26
Quite warm about noon. Minor and I put on crossarms at
Shippan Point then went on trouble on Palmar Hill then went to Glenbrook and
started to set ginfol(?)I rec’d a letter from Louie.
Wednesday 27
Very hot in middle of day. Minor and I done odd jobs. I
rec’d a letter from Sister Nell. I deposited twent y five dollars more today
noon in Saveing Bank of Trust Co. Stamford.
Thursday 28
Fine weather
Minor and I worked in Voroton Hill trimming tree in morn.
Afternoon we went on trouble
Friday August 29
Fine weather. This morn Minor and I worked in Glenbrook
digging hole for flagpole, afternoon we strung wire on south St. First Show of
season tonight at Opera House.
Saturday 30
Fine weather, Minor and I dug two holes and drew the poles
for the Stamford Power Co. loop and hunted trouble.
Sunday 31
Fine weather,rather hot.
I wrote to Louie, Morton, Franny, Nell and Susie. I am feeling fine
today.
Monday September 1
Fine day. This is Labor Day. Minor and I hunted trouble and
went to Glenbrook , sat flag pole at schoolhouse. Had a big parade here in
Stamford, one band two Drum Corps, and all trades.
Tuesday 2
Fine weather.
Minor and I chased trouble all day. This is my Birthday. I am 26 years old. I
rec’d letters today from Vera, Harry and E. M. Besley.
Wednesday 3
Fine weather.
Minor and I put on arms in morn, afternoon I healped McKlane change electric
light arms and then healped cable men put on two cable boxes.
Thursday September 4
Had a shower afternoon. Jake Rooney came with his gang and
we run wire on new line . I caught quite a bad cold, my head feels quite bad.
Friday 5
Fine weather. I worked with gang stringing wire. I rec’d a
letter picture from Lillian and I wrote one to Harry.
Saturday 6
Fine weather. I
worked with gang part of day then went with Minor and Frank putting in
telephones. Cabel men came to put in cable tonight.
Sunday September 7
Rained until l10 A.M. then cleared off and we had a fine
day. I went to Methodist church on Maple Avenue. I enjoyed the service very
much.
Monday 8
Fine weather. Minor and I run wire at Merritts on Voroton
Hill this morning then Frank and I put in telephone at Taylors on Palmer Hill. I
wrote to E M. Besley.
Tuesday 9
Rained awful hard about all day. Minor and I worked on
Voroton Hill this morn. Chased trouble afternoon. Supt. was in town today. I
rec’d letters from Susie, and Louie W..I ans Susie tonight.
Wednesday September 10
Fine weather. Minor and I worked on trouble all day. I did
not get home until 7:15 P.M. I bought a razor strap tonight , it cost me $1.
Thursday 11
Fine weather.
Minor and I finished telephone at wire co. then Frank and I put in one on
Richmond Hill. I rec’d letter from Nell today noon.
Friday 12
Fine weather. Minor and I changed arms on cable pole at St.
Joheres Park. I bought wrench for Co. in place of one we lost.
Saturday September 13
Rainy nasty disagreeable kind of day. Minor and I run some
wire for tel .at Methodist parsonage and done a few odd jobs. I took out an
accident insurance policy . I bought a watchchain today.
Sunday 14
Fine weather. I worked all day healping cable man at St.
Johns Park. I went to Maple Ave. church tonight. Illustrated sermon storyoptican
views.
Monday 15
Fine weather. Frank and I went to New Canaan and run wire
and put in telephone on East Ave. then we run some wire on Atlantic St. I wrote
to Louie tonight.
Tuesday September 16
Fine weather. Frank and I went to New Canaan and put in a
telephone , came back and finished one on Atlantic St. I rec’d letters from
Susie , Vera and Lillian. I visited at Minor’s Dibbels tonight.
Wednesday 17
Fine weather. Frank and I put in tele. On Greenwich Ave.
Afternoon Minor and I ran cabel for Dorsey and sat two poles at Power Co. I
bought Harmonica tonight. I called on Frank tonight.
Thursday 18
Rainy nasty day. Frank and I went to Glenbrook this morn,
came back and done odd jobs. I fixed up violin. I wrote to Susie tonight.
Friday September 19
Rainey nasty kind of day. I went on trouble in morn to
Voroton. Afternoon around town. We rec’d our weeks pay. Wrote to Nell tonight.
Saturday 20
Rained a little this morn, then cleared off. Minor and I
went to New Canaan and put in new underground cable for Fisher. I received
letter from Lillian.
Sunday 21
Cloudy day. I wrote to Vera and to Lillian. We had a fire
in town last night.
Monday September 22
Fine weather. I
went on trouble in morn, afternoon Minor and I helped cable men . Tried to pull
in cable at St. Johns park
Tuesday 23
Fine weather.
Frank and I put in telephone near Vortons on Palmer Hill.
Afternoon I went to Talmage Hill and fixed loop. I rec’d letter from
Susie , Mother, Franny and Vera, also Louie. I ans. Louie and Susies tonight.
Wednesday 24
Rainy weather. We worked at odd jobs . I went to see Frank
tonight. We had a big time playing violin, banjo,and mouthorgan.
Thursday September 25
Rained hard all day. Frank and I put in extension desk set
at Saywer Hardware Store. Bridgeport
Cable men came down but could not work on account of rain.
Friday 26
Rained hard all day. Frank and I put in two extensions
telephones. I rec’d letter from Lillian.
Saturday 27
Rained part of time. Frank and I went to New Canaan and put
in a telephone ,came back went to Sound Beach and moved Mrs. Dale telephone. I
rec’d a letter from Wm Brown and from Wm Boland.
Sunday Sept. 28
Cloudy rainy kind of day. I wrote to Mother, Vera, William
Brown, and Frannie.
Monday 29
Fine weather. Frank
and I moved Dr. Rockwells(?) telephone into arcade and put on crossarms
and run wire on Franklin St. I wrote
to Vera as I rec’d a letter from her today noon.
Tuesday 30
Fine weather. I put in Bennans tele-and healped Minor put
in another then chased trouble. I rec’d letters from Susie, Burt and Louie. I
rote to Susie and Burt.
Wednesday, October 1
Rained part of day. I
went to Riverside and Sound Beach and collected ,then to Shippan and got
a telephone after that I done odd jobs. I wrote to Lillian and Boland. I bought
an umbrella today, cost $1
Thursday 2
Fine weather. Minor and I worked by Elm St. I got badly
shook up by Electric current. Afternoon Minor and I chased trouble and went to
Darien.
Friday 3
Fine weather. Minor and I cleared trouble and dug hole for
pole on Atlantic St. by R.R. Bridge. We got the pole sat in afternoon.
Saturday , October 4
Fine weather. Minor and I worked on Atlantic St. by R.R.
Bridge, putting on crossarms and guys also chased some trouble. I rec’d a letter
from Bro. Burt and one from Lulu Brown. I wrote to Louie W. tonight.
Sunday 5
Rained very hard all day. I wrote to Louie and to Lulu
Brown. I hardly went out of house.
Monday 6
Very nice, pleasant day. We
begin to work on eight hour day this morning.
Minor and I worked change arms and wire on Atlantic St. by R.R. Bridge.
I rec’d letter from Nell, Vera and Harry
and Caper.
Tuesday 7
Fine weather. Minor and I worked on pole at corner of
Manhattan and Atlantic St. I rec’d
letter from Susie . I ans. Nells and Susies letters tonight. A big parade
tonight on account of election returns.
Wednesday 8
Fine weather but cool and windy. Minor and I started
cutting gams on line toward Shippan. I bought some clothes . I rec’d
a letter from Billie Brown and one from Louie Wright.
Thursday 9
Fine weather. I chased trouble in morn then cut gams toward
Shippan Point. I wrote to Billy Brown and Bro Burt tonight.
Friday October 10
Fine weather. Minor and I worked on line toward Shippan
this morn, then on line on Back Road. I rec’d a letter from Lillian.
Saturday 11
It began to rain after noon. I worked all day around
office. I took 6 o’clock train for N.Y. City on my way home. Got in N.Y. at 7
P.M. , took train in Jersey City at 9:25 for Corning , N.Y.
Sunday 12
Stopped raining
this morning about 4:30 A.M. About
the time we got in Bingo(Binghamton). I arrived in Corning at 7 A.M. this
morning. Stayed all day with Nell
and Geo.
Monday Octob er 13
Rained part of time. I took train from Corning for home at
10:30 A.M. I arrived at home tonight at 7: P.M.
Went riding with Susie.
Tuesday 14
Cloudy and rained some. Jennie Kiff and I went to Corning
and were married at 8 o’clock tonight by Rev. Mr. Simmons at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. G.T. Rolasan,75 Norman St.
Wednesday 15
Fine weather. Nell, Geo.,my wife and I took train. Went to
Troy w here Burt met us and drove us home,where we arrived about 11 A.M.
Thursday , October 16
Fine weather. I went out hunting with George came back at
noon. Jennie and I went to Mr. Besleys and stayed all night.
Friday 17
Nice weather. Susie and I went up home about 10:30. We
drove over to Mansfield this afternoon and brought Fanny home.
We all went to Mr. E. Besleys to party tonight.
Saturday 18
Fine weather. Susie and I stayed at home all day , in
evening Harry and I drove to Austinville where I attended Lodge and saw Louie W.
. We got home about 1 o’clock tonight.
Sunday October 19
Fine weather. We all had a great dinner together as all the
family were at home once more together.
Monday 20
Fine weather. Jennie and I left home at noon, went to
Mansfield, took train and started for Stamford, Conn. We went by way of N.Y.
C.R.R., arrived in N.Y. City Tuesday morn.
Wednesday October 22
Fine weather. I began work again this morning for Southern
New England Tele. Co. We strung wire on Elm St. I bought a pair of gloves
tonight.
Fine weather. We strung wire on Cannal St. and finished up
Merrits loop at Shappan, also strung some wire by R.R. Depot.
Friday 24
Fine weather. Minor and I done some cutting over on Noroton
Hill until noon then the directories came when we all went to disturbing them.
Saturday ,October 25
Fine weather. We placed new Directories . I went on a case
of trouble on Forrest St, which I didn’t find.
Sunday 26
Cold , raw , kind of day. Susie and I went to dock and on
board the steamer Shady Side. I wrote to Louie W. and S.W. Reynolds.
Monday 27
Fine weather. Minor and I replaced new pole corner of
Atlantic and Henry Sts. And began putting
on arms. Susie and I called on Frank tonight.
Tuesday October 28
Rainy in morn. Minor and I sharpened tools then
put on crossarms on Atlantic St. I paid Board bill this morn of $8.75.
Wednesday 29
Fine weather but quite windy. Susie went with Miss Knapp to
N.Y. by way of steamboat, Shadyside. Minor and I worked on South Atlantic St.
Thursday 30
Fine weather. Minor and I chased trouble. Susie and I went
to opera ,saw play “A Man of Mystera
Friday October 31
Fine weather. Minor and I put on some crossarms by Atlantic
St. Bridge. I went to Marks place below
Sound Beach in afternoon.
Saturday Nov. 1
Nice pleasant day. Minor and I done some cutting over on
Atlantic St. below bridge. I went to Sound Beach and moved three poles in
afternoon.
Sunday 2
Fine weather. Susie and I stayed in most all day. Susie and
I went to Presbyterian church tonight.
Monday November 3
Fine weather. Minor and I chased trouble and went to Sound
Beach and moved a pole. A Republican Rally in opera house tonight.
Tuesday 4
Fine weather. a big crowd out to election. Minor and I
chased trouble and covered trunk lines to Darien. I paid boardbill of $8.50 this
morn.
Wednesday 5
Fine weather. Minor and I transferred wires at Shippan from
old St. car poles to new poles. Susie and I went
visiting at Minor Dibbles tonight.
Thursday Nov. 6
Nice weather. Minor and I worked on South Atlantic St.
running wire and cutting over.
Friday 7
Cloudy and rained a little. I worked on South Atlantic St.,
running wire and cutting over.
Saturday 8
Chased trouble all day. I went to Morton in morn, in
afternoon Minor and I was on Richmond Hill and on Grove St. Received our pay
today.
Sunday November 9
Cool, cloudy day. Susie and I stayed in house all day.
Susie and I went to a musical service in Congregational Church tonight.
Monday 10
Fine weather. Minor and I went on trouble. Susie and I
packed up our things and prepared to move from Mrs.Rice’s Boarding house.
Tuesday 11
Nice weather. Minor and I went over line and put on cable
clips which had came off on wire cable. Susieand I changed Boarding places from
Mrs. Rice to Minor Dibbles on Williams St
Wednesday November 12
Weather cold. Minor and I fixed cable in cableboxes at St.
Johns Park.
Thursday 13
Cloudy with light rain . Minor and I put on crossarms and
transferred wire at Shippan from old poles to new . Susie and I went to opera
and saw the Kentucky Fend players. I rec’d a letter from S.W. Reynolds.
Friday 14
Cloudy but cleared off in afternoon and was very warm and
nice. Minor and I put hose on cable and run new jumpers in St. Johns Park. Susie
was sick.
Saturday November 15
Cloudy in morning but cleared off and was very nice and
warm afternoon. Minor and I put on crossarms on Stillwater Ave., also went on
trouble.
Sunday 16
Cloudy but warm. I wrote to Harry , Louie and Sall
Reynolds. Mr. Charley Brown and Miss Knapp called on Susie and I this afternoon.
Monday 17
Fine weather. Minor and I went to West Port and healped the
Norwalk Boys move some poles on the lines ,its 12 miles from here.
Tuesday ,November 18
Cloudy, windy. Minor and I worked at Sound Beach fitting
poles. Susie paid Boardbill. Minor
goes to work at 7 AM and quits at 4PM.
Wednesday 19
Fine weather. minor and I went to Sound and finished
fitting poles. I went to New Canan in afternoon and moved telephone.
Thursday 20
Fine weather. Minor and I healped Electric light men . Dug
holes at Shippan. We also put on
some crossarms. Susie and I spent the evening at Miss Knapps on Banks St.,
listened to phonograph.
Friday November 21
Fine weather. I healped electric light men finish at
Shippan in morn, afternoon Minor and I ran wire and put in telephone at Daskans
on Broad St. Also I moved Jenkins telephone on Wash-Ave. Received our pay today.
Saturday 22
Fine weather. Minor and I run wire on Stillwater Ave. and
covered trunk lines . It began to rain about 5 P.M. and is raining very hard
tonight.
Sunday 23
Windy and cold. Minor and I worked all day until 9:50 P.M.
healping cable men do some work in Bedford Park.
Monday November 24
Fine weather. Minor and I chased trouble this morn. I put
in telephone at Schofields , Broad St and went to Coliners Point. I begin work
at 7 A.M. and quit at 4 P.M. this week.
Tuesday 25
Cloudy and cool. Minor and I
chased trouble. Went to Sound Beach and dug holes in afternoon. I rec’d
letter from Bro Burt and Mother.
Wednesday 26
Rained all morning. Minor and I worked in office until noon
then went to Talmage Hill and reset a hole which had fallen down.
Thursday November 27
Cold raw wind. Minor , Frank and I worked until noon
putting in tel . on Richmond Hill as it was Thanksgiving day we did not work in
afternoon. Minors people had a fine
dinnerr , turkey and Duck.
Friday 28
Cold and Windy.
I put in tel. at Browns on Forest St. this morn. Minor and I went to Coliners
Point in afternoon and moved Ziglers telephone. We got back about 6 P.M.
Saturday 29
Nice pleasant day. I went on trouble on trunk lines to
Darien. Came back and healped Minor put in two telephones.
Sunday November 30
Fine pleasant day. Minor and his wife went to his home to
see his folks. Susie and I kept house.
Monday Dec. 1
Fine weather. I went on trouble then Minor and I worked on
trunk lines. I bought suit of overalls and jumper.
Tuesday 2
Fine weather. Minor an d I put in tel. at Mrs. Roosevelts ,
fixed up trunk lines and repeared wire at J.G. Williams. I wrote to Louie
tonight. Frank and Miss Girlie came over to spend eve. I am about sick.
Wednesday December 3
Warm , rained some last night. Minor and I put in tel. at
Reeds and worked on line on South
St. I rec’d letter from Harry and one from Erna. I wrote to Burt.
Thursday 4
Fine weather. Minor and I healped cable men, then worked on
South St. line putting on crossarm and drawing slack out of wire.
Friday 5
Rain and snow and sleet. Wind blew like the dickens. We
worked in office all morn, afternoon I went to Darien ,got back about 4:20 P.M.
Saturday, December 6
Fine weather. I went on trouble. Was to Sound Beach in morn
and Noroton in afternoon. I got through work tonight at 5:00 P.M.
Sunday 7
Snowed and rained. Susie went to see doctor about her eye.
I stayed in house about all day.
Monday 8
Cold , windy day. I chased trouble and done two or three
little jobs. I bought a cap tonight. Susie and Mrs. Dibble went to minstrel
show. I rec’d letter from Burt.
Tuesday December 9
Very cold, 6 degrees below zero.
I chased trouble and put in telephone at Harvey Hoyts South St..The women
had a falling out tonight.
Wednesday 10
Weather a little warmer, acts like rain tonight. I chased
trouble and healped cable men. I rec’d letter from Louie, he said I could get
work in Binghamton. Rec’d letter from Billy Brown.
Thursday 11
Weather warm , began to storm about 2 P.M.
We worked around off ice, on South St. and put on crossarms over on Weed
Ave. I wrote to E.M Bisley tonight.
Friday Dec. 12
Cold wintry day. Minor and I went to Darien , put in tele,
came back and Norwalk boys were here to healp us and we began stringing wire to
Shippan. I rote to Nell tonight.
Saturday 13
Stormed and was very rough. We did not do much in morn
except chase a little trouble afternoon. We healped cable men take pipe off from
pole. I bought pair of leggings and rubbers.
Sunday 14
Nice day , overhead it snowed last night and this morn
there was about 12 inches on ground. I wrote to Harry and Burt.
Monday December 15
Cold in morn but got warmer. Minor and I started putting in
tel. on Hoyt St. then went on trouble the rest of day.
Tuesday 16
Rained very hard all day. I was out in it about all the
time on trouble, got very wet.
Wednesday 17
Cold rain, wind. Minor and I worked stringing wire to
Shippan. We have the wire about down there.
Thursday, December 18
Nice weather. We went on trouble and finished stringing
wire to Shippan and put the telephone in . Susie’s half sister came to make her
a corset(?)this afternoon. Jessie Luther of Middletown Conn.
Friday 19
Fine weather. Minor and I healped cable men and put in
telephone at Newcombs on Hoyt St. Also cut over wires on Broad St. cable pole.
Susie rented a room on Main St.
where she and Jessie stayed tonight.
Saturday 20
Fine weather.
We left Minor Dibbles today, his wife got on a fit, so we left . Jessie Luther
went home this afternoon. Minor and I strung wire on Weed
Sunday December 21
Rained hard all day. Jennie and I stayed in room all day
except when we went out to dinner. I bought a meal ticket in restaurant today.
21 Meals for four dollars.
Monday 22
Fine weather. Minor and I cut over cable pole at Park Row
in morn, afternoon we both chased trouble. Nice and warm..
Tuesday 23
Nice day but quite cold. Minor and I worked on new
telephone at Sound Beach also chased trouble. Wrote to Louie tonight.
Wednesday December 24
Fine weather. We chased trouble and worked on line at Sound
Beach. Louie made me a Xmas present of collar and cub box.
Thursday 25
Snowed in morn but stopped toward night. Susie and I went
out once to dinner. We cooked oysters and had lunch by ourselves.
Friday 26
Cold wintry day. Minor and I finished putting in telephone
at Kooks at Sound Beach and run look for Kings tel. I rec’d letter from Father
today noon also present of a tie from Burt. Susie got a watch.
Saturday December 27
Very cold in forenoon. Minor and I drove to Coliners Point
and reset a pole , came back and connected up two telephones. Received a
Christmas present from Vera.
Sunday 28
A fine pleasant day. Mr. Brown and Miss Knapp came calling
on us. I wrote to Father.
Monday 29
Snowed some. Minor and I run wire and put on some crossarms
on Forrest St. to get a wire for a telephone at Baldings on Suberban Ave.
Tuesday December 30
Fine weather. Minor and I run some wire on State St., also
went on trouble . Susie and I were both about sick with headache.
Wednesday 31
Fine weather. Minor an d I finished putting up wire on
State St. and cutting over to give gas house direct wire. I went to Coliners
Point in afternoon on troubel. Received a letter from Vera.
Memoranda
Ithaca,
N.Y.
On night of Dec. 30,1901, I made a bargain with Pat
Colonney for board at $4.per week, have since paid him as follows.
Jan. 4, 1902
$3.00
Jan. 11, 1902
$4.00
Jan. 18,1902
$4.00
Jan. 25, 1902
$4.00
Feb. 1, 1902
$4.00
Feb. 9, 1902
$4.00
Feb. 15, 1902
$4.00
Feb. 22, 1902
$4.00
March 1, 1902
$4.00
March 8,1902
$4.00
March 15, 1902
$4.00
March 22,1902
$4.00
March 29, 1902
$4.00
April 5, 1902
$4.00
April 12, 1902
$4.00
April 19,1902
$4.00
April 26, 1902
$4.00
May 3, 1902
$4.00
May 10,1902
$4.00
