Fayette Friday – Eugene Scofield, June 27, 1883

Letter transcription:

Muncie Ind. June 27/83

Dear Sister;

I don’t know just whose turn it is to write but make an endeavour to make myself heard from. We are both enjoying excellent health and are doing as well every way as can be desired. The Church here is moving on nicely, we have fair audirnces [sic] and good attention. Last week we had a festival at Sister Avrights, all went merrily.
But you no doubt wonder why we did not come down as we intended. Just one plain reason – it would have cost so much. The rates would have been four ct’s a mile each way for I can get no half fare, nor round

[page 2] trip tickets from Newcastle to C– anymore since the trains have changed. You know my financial condition—and I shall spend as little as possible until I am out of debt. I may come to C– any time, but will not disappoint you by false alarms anymore.
I regret that we did not get down last week—and Ettie wanted to go also as bad as myself—but it would have cost us between $4 and $5 and we couldn’t stand it now.
I received a letter from Sherman several days ago—but he said nothing of himself, but I presume he is well.
Have not heard from Bal. for a month or so. Had a letter from Lee several weeks since and must answer soon.
Tell Ella that I am sorry I could not come down for I want

[page 3] so much to see her “sweet baby.” Kiss it for me and give Frank a “buster” on my behalf.
I will leave the rest for Ettie to tell as she can handle news better than I. Love to all. Tell Ella that I am waiting for a letter from her; write soon,

Your Brother Eugene

[different handwriting]
Dear Sister: Gene said he would leave the rest for me to tell but do not think there is any “rest” to tell. We spend last week at home I stayed one night with Allie & Gertie Ice spent one day with Ankah Bowman then she and I went and stayed all night with Jennie Bouslog had a very pleasant visit. Presume you know that Dr. Jackson and Jes Ice are married. They live at Jessie’s old home by the R.R. Lu lives with them and the

[page 4] boys went to live with their Father & Step-mother on the farm. Mr. Ice gave Lu the piano and Jes the bedroom set. he took all the parlour furniture the Dr. has his office in the parlor. I guess this is about all the change there has been at Summit since you was there. I like Muncie much better since we moved. I have one of the best neighbors. I never met any one I liked better there is two families live in the same yard I like both of them very much you remember Mrs. Harchy that called on us that we did not like she was in often after you left and I like her so much she is coming down one evening this week. Dr. Spurgeon is building a new house on the north end of the church lot. Will close this scribbling answer soon and tell us all the news.

Your loving sister Ettie
Love to all.

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David’s Diary – December 15, 1970

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Tuesday, 15 December 1970

[Top panel: took several photos of Debbie at dining table with puss cat in background]

The phone got me out of bed at 8:30. Mrs. Bornne [???] reported that Phil Parker had just been carried out of his house and taken away in an ambulance. So I shaved (2 days worth) immediately, then called the hospital. They told me that Phil had just been released—so I decided to go to their house. I was on Parker [???] street when I ran out of gas—the first time I’ve ever had that experience. I made my way home quickly, got the gas can, went to the Gulf station, then started back to the car—I bummed a ride with Homer. Then on to the Parkers—Phil has an infection in his inner ear, leaving him dizzy and sea sick. I was home about 10:00. Tried to sleep, but no luck; spent some time with the mail when it came; fixed lunch. Bonnie was pretty droopy for most of the morning. After Bonnie left for work, Debbie played in her room, I worked at my desk—preparing the Xmas newsletter. In the middle of the afternoon I studied; typed newsletter stencil late in the afternoon. When the paper came, I found my letter re: the peace sign. I had supper ready when Bonnie got home—we ate, watched CBS news. In the evening I played with Debbie, ran off about 500 copies of parish news service stencil (the 1^st arrived in the mail today) (copies for Wes. + Riverdale); finished work on the Xmas newsletter and also wrote a letter to Pat Harry—sent 3 photos. bathed 11:30. OBLO c. 12:10.

Wednesday, 16 December 1970

[Top panel: took several pictures of Debbie —]

Up about 9:30 after Θ+ —even before having breakfast I went on an errand, i.e., I went down to the church and to the Post office. At the church I changed the wayside pulpit and took photos of banners. Then I went to the P.O. to mail the Xmas letters to the congregation, also mailed the letter to Pat Harry. Had a chat with Hazel Brady who was at the P.O. When I got home I had breakfast, Bonnie went off with Debbie shopping. She also took Carol Lewis + Chris. I worked on my letter to Esther Norwood with the photographs. Bonnie, Debbie, Carol + Chris arrived home while I was working on this. We all had lunch together; after eating I shaved, then took Carol home—then I went calling—I’m trying to get a whole list of calls made before Christmas. I went to see Bertha Wicky, Esther Longley and Lucy Patience—three whose photos are being sent to Esther Norwood. I didn’t get home until about 5:30. Then Bonnie and I prepared a very simple supper. After eating we watched TV for part of the evening—CBS news, etc. Also I got some studying done—although I really haven’t gotten into the swing of this in earnest; much of the day we’ve enjoyed WCRB—all Beethoven in celebration of his 200^th birthday. Didn’t bother to bathe; OBLO, c 12:13.

Thursday, 17 December 1970

[Top panel: 2 photos of Debbie after midnight]

Up about 9 o’clock—even before we were out of bed the mail man delivered a small package: another stencil from the Parish Paper Service—I just got one on Tuesday! After getting up had breakfast, then did desk work—also was able to get the stencil run off—at least some of it: ran out of paper. We had lunch about noon. Then I shaved and we prepared to leave—big storm blowing—it hit during the night: torrential rain (what a mess if it had been snow!). It continued all day. About 1:00 we left Debbie with Carol Lewis, then went to the Doctor’s office—she saw Dr. Stelluto—then we had a conference with him together; he will allow me to be at the door of the delivery room. We ran into Becky Bussey while leaving—and we don’t want people to know that Bonnie is pregnant! We then went to Busseys—to pick up and leave off items; then went to Gloucester Camera Shop + Normans office supply—Mals + Stop Shop. Then we went to Lewis’ to pick up Debbie; we had tea + pie with Carol. Came home, prepared photos to be sent to Bonnie’s folks; prepared supper. Ate about 6:30—watch[ed] CBS news; 7:30–8:30 wrote to Bonnie’s folks; 8:30–10—Ironsides + Odd Couple. After this just relaxed—Bonnie wrapped some Xmas gifts; discovered flooded basement; moved some items to higher ground; bathed; c. 12:30 took 2 pictures of Debbie asleep on the deacons bench, then OBLO.

Friday, 18 December 1970

Up at 9:00—shaved, had breakfast; had a 10 o’clock appointment with Ernie Bailey at his house. On the way I stopped at the P.O. to mail the letter of photos to Esther Norwood and the letter + photos to Bonnie’s folks. Then I went right to Baileys—we talked until almost 11:30. The purpose of my visit had been to make clear to him that he + the Baptists are quite welcome to be observers or participants to whatever degree they choose in the COCU discussions and undertakings. He does not like COCU or Ed Nutting—clergymen seem to develop very strong allusions [???] to one another—and are experts at devising reasons for not being cooperative. I got home about 11:30. Shortly thereafter we set about fixing lunch; after eating Bonnie left for work. Debbie played for a while in her room. About 2 o’clock I took her for a walk down to the bank to cash a check—then she went down for a nap when we got home. I worked on my sermon until about 5 o’clock. Bonnie’s Xmas present was delivered, so I had to work feverishly to get it wrapped by the time she got home. We ate shortly after she arrived. Watched CBS news. At 7:30 we took Deborah to Patriquins. Then went to N.S. Shopping Center to do Xmas shopping. Got back to Patriquins about 10:00. Stayed til shortly after 11:00. Came home, relaxed; bathed; Read I.F. Stone in bed; LO, 12:53.

David’s diary, December 18, 1970

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David’s Diary – December 11, 1970

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Friday, 11 December 1970

[Top panel: called Paul + Marty]

Up about 9:40; had breakfast—turned to revising and polishing my letter to the editor re: the peace symbol. Given the late hour that we got out of bed there wasn’t much morning. We had lunch during the noon hour—since Bonnie had to be to work at 1:00. After she left, Debbie went to her room for playing and sleeping. I worked further on the letter—finished early in the afternoon; I then turned to several other things; cleared desk; prepared the diptych with two photos of Debbie for grandma—wrapped it and put it under the tree. Also started supper. Then I began on the sermon, i.e. copying and revising sermon from 2 years ago. Debbie woke up about 4:15—so we went down to the Post office together to mail my letter to the editor, got home shortly before 5:00; worked on gluing a chair for Bonnie—and had supper all ready by the time that Bonnie got home. We ate supper immediately. We watch[ed] TV from 6:00–7:30—CBS news mainly. Then I got back to work on my sermon—i.e., after we phoned Paul + Marty; we spoke to Marty; since they’ve just moved they’re pretty tired and they don’t want to make the trip out here for Christmas. Bonnie went to the Lewis’s for the evening, I worked on sermon; and bulletins; took a walk thru the snow when she came home. Bathed; watched part of Johnny Carson; OBLO 12:27.

Saturday, 12 December 1970

Up by about 9:00—but we’d both had trouble sleeping so we didn’t get up enthusiastically. Had breakfast, shaved—2 days worth. I had to get a form completed for Mrs. Niemi to sign—this took some time—plus other items. Jim Bussey came over to have his bulletin stencil run off, since his machine is in for repairs. But late in the morning, after the mail came, I got off on my errands. Went to Mrs. Niemi’s she signed the form—went back to the P.O. to mail it—after stopping at Mrs. Cooney’s for the mailing lists of the congregation. Then to the Building Center—primarily to get weather strip—metal + felt—for the bottom of our front door. Home about noon, had lunch—I’d had simmering all morning a bean soup—very delicious—Bonnie will have nothing to do with it. After lunch I fixed the door. Then Debbie and I took a walk—down to Richdales primarily; she enjoyed wallowing in the snow. After we got back I put her down for a nap, then I went off to call on the Hannibals. About 3:00 I went on to see the Ornes. We had a conference til about 5:30 on the mailing list—revising it—dropping and adding names; also made a list re: changing their membership status. When I got home we had supper. Then while Bonnie went to rehearsal, I spent the evening on desk work and preparing the service, practicing the sermon. Bathed about 10:45; OBLO c. 11:05.

Sunday, 13 December 1970

[Top panel: called Don McGaw]

Up about 8:10. Shaved, had breakfast, prepared to meet my class—4 girls today. Left for the church about 10:30. A moderate sized crowd in the congregation—which wasn’t bad in view of the lousy weather. Home about 12:45, had lunch—a roast which had been in the oven for several hours. After lunch I dashed off my weekly letter to Mrs. Myers, called Don McGaw to confirm his coming up next Sunday. About 2:30 I left the house—went to the Post office, dropped off Christmas envelopes for Mrs. Cooney to address. Stopped briefly at Dawsons to inform them about a loan fund available for their daughters to use for educational needs. Then picked up Mrs. Haskell, we went to Wesley church in Gloucester for C.A.M.P. meeting. We had talks with representatives from the League of Women Voters—re: evaluations of schools. Also we agreed to get PP/WP envelopes to be included in the Concerned Citizens “Soundings.” The meeting was over about 4:30—came home; we fixed supper, then I relaxed a while—stretched out, tried to nap, but didn’t fall asleep. Got up shortly before 7:00; got ready to go out for the evening. Jerry, Carol—and Dave Moore showed up about 7:20—Carol + Bonnie went ahead to Congo church—we followed after Vickie got here; Community Chorus Concert 8:00–9:30; then spent about an hour relaxing here with J + C. Started batch of bread; relaxed; bathed; OBLO c. 11; Θ+

“Christmas Is All Very New” by David A. Yegerlehner

Monday, 14 December 1970

[Top panel: called Theo library 353-3034; B’s grandmother called today; we invited them up for Xmas; called Dr. Squires re: Debbie’s darkening front tooth]

Up about 9:00; had breakfast—then set about making bread—while I was involved in this Ruth George came by; she’s “secretary” for the JYF—and she gave me Loyd Starrett’s bill of JYF’s expenses: $721—with bills going all the way back to 1967! A pretty outrageous procedure. The rest of the morning I spent preparing my Eagle article and getting a package ready to mail to Mrs. Myers. I sent her a diptych with 2 photos of Debbie—one with headphones, one with bell; I left the house about 11:45—went to Eagle office and P.O.—came home, had lunch. Bonnie went to work. I went to work in my study—Debbie played in her room; it took a long time for her to fall asleep. I had details to attend to before starting on studying, e.g., getting an organist line[d] up for Xmas eve service (finally got Louis Clapp—she called back about 6:45). Latter part of the afternoon was spent studying and preparing supper; we ate as soon as Bonnie got home. Watched CBS news after going to Richdales for milk. The evening was spent alone after Debbie went to bed. We had a grand time playing together for a while. Bonnie was out to Community Chorus’ second performance at Lady of Good Voyage Ch. I studied, also wrote poem on Debbie—“Christmas Is All Very New.” Bonnie came home—had to go back to get Carol since her car was still here! Bathed, relaxed; typed poem OBLO 1:15.

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David’s Diary – December 7, 1970

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Monday, 7 December 1970

[Top panel: call to Bishop Mathew —536-7764 call to Paul Deats [?] sec. 353-3660]

Up about 9:30. Had breakfast after typing out my Eagle article. I met Ed Nutting at the Granite Bank, went from there to his office, where I had one page xeroxed—a page from an old issue of I.F. Stone to send to Mr + Mrs Hardy, whose son is in Canada—having fled the army. Ed and I had a brief chat—he told me about his “professional blunder” as he put it: Sat. evening he forgot a wedding! Went to the Eagle office with my article—came home; shortly thereafter the mail man arrived; a letter from BU—my transcript hadn’t been sent from one office to another—although I specifically requested this, in person, on Oct 23! How infuriating. I called them immediately; also called Bishop Mathew’s office—and he answered the phone; he’s coming for lunch on the 14^th of March following the COCU service. Also in the mail came a package from mother—UNICEF Xmas cards, and a Look [1] article on Walter Cronkite; before and after lunch I read this. In the afternoon Bonnie was at work, Debbie was sleeping and I finally made some headway at studying. About 4:45 began work on supper—we ate when Bonnie got home. After supper, CBS news. Bonnie went to Community Chorus rehearsal, Debbie went to bed, I got back to my reading; had a snack when Bonnie got home; more reading; bathed, watched 11 o’clock news; OBLO 11:48.

Tuesday, 8 December 1970

Up about 9:00. Had breakfast, shaved (2 days worth); I went to the post office, then to the church to change the wayside pulpit—home, desk work before and after the mailman arrived. Had lunch around noon; Bonnie left for work, Debbie played in her room. I got to my studying, although for a while in the middle of the afternoon I dozed in my chair. Late in the afternoon I put supper in the oven. Bonnie got home early, just after 5:00. So we ate very shortly thereafter. During supper Les Patriquin called asking if I had Florence and Rip Hannibal’s phone number—he wanted to reach them because he’d seen in the paper that Florence’s brother had died in New York. I gave him the number of course. After supper I did some more reading before CBS news came on. At about 7:30 I drove up to see the Hannibals; it was quite a blow to Florence; her brother’s death was very sudden—she had felt quite close to him. I stayed with them until almost 10:00. They asked me to lead them in prayer and I did. This was just as I was leaving. But our conversation ranged over a wide range of subjects—as usual; Rip is happy to have just gotten his driver license after several years; since 1965 they’ve spent $2,000.00 on medicine alone! Had a snack when I got home, relaxed, read; OBLO c 11:50 Θ

Wednesday, 9 December 1970

Up about 9:00; shaved after breakfast; Bonnie’s concern for the morning was to go with Carol Lewis to get this month’s batch of surplus food. I worked on studying—reading in Cassuto’s The Documentary Hypothesis; I was interrupted by the mail man—he brought a Christmas package from Bob, Lea and John. Right after breakfast, I should add, I began another batch of bread—all day long my bowl of mixture did its thing on the radiator. When Bonnie got home from getting the surplus food, we had lunch. Then while Bonnie relaxed I read further in Cassuto; about 2 o’clock we went out to get the Christmas tree. We went to L. E. Smith’s—picked out a tall, full tree. Debbie went along, but selected to stay in the car. When we got home we put it up in the living room. But we had to let it stand because it was wet—had been snowing off and on this morning. I spent the latter part of the afternoon reading. About 5:00 I began fixing supper—Carol Lewis came by while we were eating to get sourdough starter. After supper I worked on final stages of bread making. During the evening we watched TV (CBS + other); I read more, decorated tree. The bread loaves rose—then I put them in the oven about 10:00; we open[ed] the package from Malaysia—put its basket with contents under the tree; bathed; OBLO 11:45.

Thursday, 10 December 1970

[Top panel: called Whittemore]

Up about 9:00 after Θ; had breakfast, shaved. Turned my attention to Cassuto’s book—until the mail came—about 11:30. I then went on errands—to the dump, then back to the Granite Savings Bank for cash. From there I went to Mals and bought two diptychs for pictures to send to Mrs. Myers and Bonnie’s grandmother. From Mals I went on into Gloucester. Parked near Brown’s. Took 3 slides into camera shop to have prints made—Mail-A-Way wouldn’t get them done as quickly as I want. Then I went shopping around for 1971 diary; after I’d found it I went into Browns—browsed among the books. Then headed home—at 5 corners I saw Peter Haskell and a friend; I turned around, picked them up, took them to Gloucester, then came home; had lunch. Relaxed—got back to my reading, finished Cassuto. Napped; read more. I looked at the paper when it arrived; there was a letter to the editor smearing the peace symbol. So I spent most of my free moments the rest of the day writing a reply. Helped with supper. We ate by candlelight.—Watched CBS news, then Nixon’s press conference—what a farce. I worked on my letter—watched TV—as usual on Thursday night Ironside and Odd Couple. Then worked on letter; had snack. no bath OBLO 12:15.

[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Look_(American_magazine)

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Random Record – State of Indiana vs. Horatio Turner

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Fayette County, Indiana
Circuit Court Fall Term A.D. 1842
Complete Civil Order Book H: 12-13
State of Indiana vs. Horatio Turner

Transcription:

State of Indiana }
vs. }
Horatio Turner } Riding Race

Be it remembered that at a term of the Fayette Circuit Court began
and held at the Court house in Connersville, in the County of Fayette and State of Indiana,
before the Honorable James Perry president Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of the Said
State of Indiana, and Edward Webb and Jeremiah A. Wilson Esqrs., associate Judges of the
said Fayette Circuit Court on the fourth Monday and twenty seventh day of September, in
the year of Our Lord One thousand eight hundred and forty one upon the oath of Sam-
uel Vance foreman, Ross Morrison, Thomas Jackson, James Kirkwood, Daniel Reimer
Samuel Martin, Joseph Bishop, Abraham Boys, John G. Eaton, George Scott, Evan
M. Bolton, Andrew M. B. Cole, John M. Layson, Manlove Caldwell, Andrew Kitchen,
John Williams, Payton Cook & William Dickson good and lawful men of the said County
of Fayette, who were empanelled and sworn as Grand Jurrors [sic] at the term aforesaid to
enquire within and for the body of the said County of Fayette, “It is presented that one Samuel
Brown the first day of June in the year of Our Lord eighteen hundred and forty one, with force
and arms at said County, did then and there knowingly suffer and permit his Mare to be seen
in a race commonly called a horse race in and [?] a certain public road and highway
then and there being. And the Grand Jurrors aforesaid upon their oath aforesaid, do
further present, That Horatio Turner, late of said County of Fayette, on the first day of
June in the year of Our Lord Eighteen hundred and forty one, at the County aforesaid with
force and arms, did then and there unlawfully and knowingly act as Rider of the said
Mare of the said Brown for and in said race so run as aforesaid contrary to the form of
the Statue in Such case made and provided and against the peace and dignity of the State
of Indiana—
M.M. Ray Pros. Atty.—
And afterward to wit: at a term of the Fayette Circuit Court, began and held at the Court
house in Connersville, in the County of Fayette and State of Indiana, before the Honorable James
Perry president Judge of the Sixth Judicial Circuit of the said State of Indiana, and Edward
Webb and Jeremiah A. Wilson Esqrs., associate Judges of the said Fayette Circuit Court on

[page 13]
on the fourth Monday and twenty sixth day of September, in the year of Our Lord one
thousand eight hundred and forty two—Samuel E. Perkins Esqr., Special prosecuting
attorney in this behalf now comes, and the Said Defendant in his own person comes also
and by their agreement this cause is submitted to the Summary decision of the Court
without the intervention of a Jury upon a plea of Guilty, whereupon the Court assess
the Defendant’s fine at Five dollars. It is therefore considered by the Court that the
said Defendant do make his fine to the State of Indiana, in the Sum of Five dol-
lars and pay the costs of this prosecution and State committed to the Custody of
the Sheriff until said fine and costs are paid or replevied & C.—
And thereupon comes into Open Court William D. Ross and acknowledges him-
self replevin bail and security for the payment of the above fine and all costs in
this behalf according to Law.—

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David’s Diary – December 3, 1970

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Thursday, 3 December 1970

Up about 9:00; the first thing I did after breakfast was to work on the bread—the bulk of the recipe had to be added, plus mixing, kneading. I put the dough into 2 bread pans to allow it to rise, then went off to other matters. I was concerned to get the letter to the Selectmen written—the one concerning the Project NUVA petition. When this was finished I turned my attention to getting the letter ready concerning pledges. I shaved after lunch. Peter Haskell came by to pick up the petition, and by midafternoon his mother came by with it—with a total of 50 signatures. I then took it down to the Selectmen’s office. Then I came home again and worked on the pledge letter. It was after 4 o’clock that I was finally ready to take it to the P.O. Debbie went with me. When we arrived home, Beck Bussey was also arriving—she stayed only a brief while. I had to go back to the P.O. in search of my fountain pen—which luckily was there. I helped with supper when I got home. Worked at my desk after eating—until 6:30—watched CBS news then. About 8:00 we went over to Lewis’s—wanted to show Carol the bread, which I’d baked between 1:00 and 1:45—we watched Ironsides + Odd Couple—shortly after 10:00 we headed home; desk work, also read a while in various things; OBLO 12:05.

Friday, 4 December 1970

Up at 9:00. After breakfast was finished, Bonnie prepared to go shopping, I got to work on my sermon, i.e., revising one that is 2 years old. Debbie played in her room. The mail man brought a letter from David Watson, and the pictures, black + white, which I’d mailed in last Sunday afternoon. The bulk of this roll is to be sent to Esther Norwood in California. I made some progress on the sermon by the time Bonnie got home, shortly after noon. We had lunch, then she left for work. Debbie went down for a nap, I returned to work on the sermon. It was my main concern for the afternoon. I finished it in time to work on the bulletins; late in the afternoon I alternated working on the bulletins and working on supper. I finished them by the time Bonnie came home, and we ate as soon as she arrived. After supper I worked at my desk. I’d taken a break in the afternoon to write a letter to David Watson. I included 3 photos in it. After watched CBS news etc, I returned to work at my desk. Bonnie went off to visit with Carol Lewis and practice songs. She was gone til after 10:00. I got caught up on paper work and got my desk put in order. I also started another batch of bread—read some in Fanny Farmer about making improvements; bathed about 11:00. OBLO, read: LO, 12:10.

Saturday, 5 December 1970

Up about 9:00. Had breakfast, shaved (2 days worth), went to the post office with the letter to David Watson. When I got back home I turned my attention to the bread—the sour dough was rising during the night. I finished the recipe, kneaded, put in bread pans, put it on radiator. Then I turned to desk work—had several things to do—had to finish preparing the service, write comment re: stewardship and pledges; write Mrs. Myers; prepare for my presentation at Medford; prepare a quiz for my Sunday School class. I spent the afternoon working on these things—and into the evening. I put the bread into the oven about 3 o’clock—two more beautiful loaves. I worked on supper about 5:00—we had a delightful steak—and we introduced Debbie to eating by candlelight—she though that something was wrong. She made comments about the light being broken and pointed to the switch. We have angel chimes which tingle when the four candles are lit—so we ate most of supper with these going. During the evening we watched the Peanuts Christmas Special—and for most of this she sat watching the TV—Bonnie did some sewing (a cushion for the deacons bench), I work[ed] on Medford presentation, revised sermon ending; bathed about 11:00; OBLO c. midnight.

Sunday, 6 December 1970

Up about 8:00; shaved, had breakfast, prepared to greet my class—4 girls showed up. We had a quiz on the Matthew Christmas story, then read it. I headed for the church at about 10:30. Had a moderate sized crowd—preached on “Christmas According to St. Matthew.” I couldn’t spend much time hanging around after the service was over. By 12:30 I was on the road to Medford. Got there just before 1:30—ate my lunch in the car. Lawry Reid greeted me; I led one small discussion group—a part of that congregation’s Advent preparations. The group was small (5 including Lawry) but most of them were really very perceptive and on the ball in their thinking. The discussion was over at 2:45—and I was on my way home by about 3:00. Got home about 4:00. I didn’t try to work, I just climbed into bed—no sleep however. About 5:00 I got up—we had supper shortly thereafter. After supper I did some desk work. About 7:00 we took Debbie to Patriquins, then went to Lewis’ for play reading; we read Ring Around the Moon[1]—rather mediocre—although this might be an unfair judgment based on one reading; home about 11:30 after picking up Debbie. Snow fall this morning—“What happened!?” I asked Debbie—thus she referred to the snow as “happen,” bathed; OBLO 12:25 Θ+

[1] Ring Around the Moon

David’s diary, December 6, 1970

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David’s Diary – November 29, 1970

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Sunday, 29 November 1970

What a full, full day! Up about 9:00, had breakfast, shaved—left for the church shortly after 10:00—got things set up for the baptism, arranged banners—fair sized crowd turned out—Baptized Jennifer Lee Sullivan; preached on “Forgive Us Our Xmases.” Home about 12:45; mom had lunch all ready. After eating I dashed off a letter to Mrs. Myers—then took mom + dad up to the garden. After I brought them back I set out to finish taking the roll of black + white film that was in the camera—took photos of areas Esther Norwood would be interested in seeing. I got back in time to take the film out of the camera, re-load with color and take two pictures of mother. We left here shortly after 5:00. Drove to Logan airport—traffic rather heavy at times. We got to Logan about 4:15—I left everyone off at American Airlines, then parked the car—then rejoined them. We stayed with the folks until they boarded the plane shortly before 5:00. Debbie was very upset to have them go. We then drove down to Avon to see grandma—again through heavy traffic—she hadn’t been able to come up for Thanksgiving, so we wanted to see her. Merle was there; we had a small supper, and then visited for part of the evening. But by 9:30 we got on the road again; traffic had subsided substantially; we got home about 11:15—then OBLO 11:35.

Monday, 30 November 1970

[Top panel: one photo of Debbie asleep in her room on the floor, called treasurer in Boston]

Up about 9:50. After breakfast I worked on preparing my article for the Eagle; when the mail came I spent some time with it—there was a long letter from Pat Harry in England—a very chatty and cheerful letter—it was good to hear from her. After reading her letter I took the article to the Eagle office, then stopped at the church to change the wayside pulpit—I found two insurance inspectors there looking over the building. I got home shortly after 12:00. We had lunch, Bonnie went to work, Debbie played in her room til she finally ran out of steam and fell asleep. I became involved in figuring out the 1970-1971 figures for apportionments and benevolences—finally called Terry Thomason in Boston for enlightenment. About 3:30 Margaret Reilly came by—I’d been expecting her; she read Pat’s letter, we had tea and she did me the favor I’d asked—gave me her opinion of the rental value of the parsonage (which I have to include in a report) $300-350 per month. Shortly after she left I put supper in the oven, read the paper til Bonnie got home, then we had supper. After which relaxed, watched CBS news. Bonnie left for Chorus rehearsal, I put Debbie to bed, spent some time on the phone, then spent the evening reading on OT problems. Trying to get into the swing of concentrated study again; bathed about 11:00; read more OBLO, midnight.

Tuesday, 1 December 1970

Up about 9 o’clock after Θ, did desk work, then set out on some errands. I went to St. Mary’s—left off COCU pamphlets, then went to Ed Nutting’s office—gave him pamphlets too—and he signed the petition re: money for project NUVA. Came home, Bonnie then went off on errands, then when she got home about 11:45 I went back to St. Mary’s; Bamforth was out of conference, so could sign my petition. From there I went to the Dangerfield residence on Marmion way; she’s involved in the League of Women Voters and will help get signatures on the petition—several league members at her home at the time signed. Came home, had lunch—Debbie played in her room, and I turned to studying after attending to other details. Yesterday I read the article by C. R. North on Pentateuchal criticism in Rowleys OT and Modern Study volume. I’ve been concerned with rereading it with great care, taking notes today. About 4:45 I stopped with this and worked on supper. We ate when Bonnie got home; then from about 6:00–6:30 I read again; 6:30 watched CBS news. At 7:30 I went to see Roger Smith re: apportionment figures; home about 8:15; worked on reports to be given to DS tomorrow. Then turned again to reading. Bonnie found enough energy to bake a squash pie, which we had as a snack; bathed about 11:00; read a while; OBLO 12 midnight.

Wednesday, 2 December 1970

Up about 7:00—ugh! Shaved, had breakfast. Left the house shortly after 8:00—picked up Jim Bussey outside Wesley Church in Gloucester. We went to Broadway Meth. Ch. in Lynn—for a pastors’ meeting with the D.S. Had a chance to see Don McGaw for a while. The D.S.’s main concern was to communicate “bread and butter” issues—i.e., info about pensions, insurance, church matters relating to money. There was an opportunity for a lot of discussions and questions. This meeting didn’t break til almost noon. He also covered special matters which he wants us to pursue, and the upcoming charge conferences. From there I went to Christ Church U.M.—Don gave me some pledge cards—then Jim + I headed back to Cape Ann. I left him at his house, then went to Norman office supply for envelopes. Came home, relaxed had lunch. Then I set off on errands; delivered envelopes to Mrs. Cooney for addressing; spent a while conferring with Homer + Sadie, then went to see Carol Lewis—she gave me the sour dough starter. Came home, worked on pledge letter, looked at paper. Had supper after 5:00—worked some on pledge letter finished it before 6:30 watched CBS evening news and other TV until 8:00. Took stencil of pledge letter to Homer, then to Roger Smith for signatures; picked up NUVA petition from Mrs. Dangerfield. Came home, made—or began process—sour dough bread; bathed, then tried to study for a while; too weary; OB, read; LO, 10:45.

David’s diary, December 2, 1970

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Fayette Friday – Eugene B. Scofield, May 22, 1883

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Letter transcription:

Muncie Ind. May 22-83

Dear Sister Lena;

As it has been some time since I have written it would seem like I should have much to say, yet I scarcely know where to begin. Yesterday I returned from Hillsboro through a good old fashioned snow storm. May and Ettie had returned from their Aunt’s, and on my return were at home. May’s school will be out in about three weeks. She seems to be having a good time here.

As I told you in my postal last week we have moved. We have a nice house very much like the other, yet more convenient. Parlor in front, same as before, sitting room little smaller than the other—with bay window, front bed-room out of it, and door leading into dining room, door out of dining room into bed room and

[page 2] also one into kitche, door out of kitchen into woodhouse. We have every thing in order and once more feel at home. We are but 4 squares from Minnie’s, 5 from the Church, 5 from the Post-Office and 3 from the Depot. We live just in the rear of the School house.

I could not be better pleased than in Muncie. The Church here is getting along well. We have as good attendance as the average audience at home when Bro. Robertson was there. Our S-School on the average is about 100. We have teachers meeting each Tuesday eve. As far as society is concerned we have had but little since we have been here.

Tomorrow eve there is to be a social at the Shady Sick Hotel given for the benefit of the Church. I fear it will be a very bad evening, I shall do my

[page 3] best at the Teachers meeting tonight to have it postponed.

When Lin returned she said you were so very lonesome where you are. Now I do not wonder at its being thus, and there is no one for whom I feel so much as for you. But I don’t think you would do much better anywhere than there. You will never find a better friend than Ella and this world has few men better than Dan. I do not know about the work you have to do. But this much let me say, the pure air, and the quiet will do more than anything else in the world to make you stout. You could never stand the confinement of a store or a shop, unless you become stronger. I trust that as Summer comes you will enjoy yourself better, and that when this reaches you it will find you in good spirits. This is very cold

[page 4] weather for this season of the year but I hope it will soon be Summer.

Dr. Jackson and Jessie Lee were married last Wednesday night. Chrushed strawberry and broadcloth.

Dr. S— seems to be going quietly along. Never says anything or does anything worthy of remark.

I have no news in particular I wish you here awhile this time of year. Ettie says you would have had a great deal better time if you had have come in warm weather. I hope that the next time you visit us it will be when we can entertain you better.

Give my love to all. Tell Ella I should love to kiss the Baby this morning. Tell her I am looking for her letter. Write soon

Your Brother Eugene

P.S. Are you using the old sitting room carpet, if not we should like to have it

[top of page 4] to put on our kitchen floor. it quite small and it will not take much. I think that will

[top of page 1] answer the purpose. Just one more question; What is the medicine you used to purify the Liver Ettie thinks she would like to use some, please let me know soon. Yours E—

[between pages 2-3] Ettie said for me to send her love—so here it is—

David’s Diary – November 25, 1970

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Wednesday, 25 November 1970

Up by 9 o’clock. Had breakfast—my cold was still with me—in the mornings the congestion is worst—so I didn’t feel like doing much of anything. After breakfast the folks and Bonnie were interested in going grocery shopping. I made a quick trip to the church to turn on the heat for working there in the afternoon. When I got home they left, Debbie stayed here—played in her room. The mail man arrived—but not much of interest. When Bonnie and the folks arrived back I helped put the groceries away. Then I spent some time in my study. It was sometime in the morning that I hung the color print of the painting by Hans Hoffman that I bought at the Harvard Coop yesterday: “Song of the Nightingale” —I put it above my desk. After lunch I stretched out for a while, then about 1:30 went down to the church—the afternoon was spent making banners for Advent. About 2:30 3 of the girls in my Sunday School class joined me. Got home about 5:00—helped with supper. Shaved before eating; after supper I worked on the prayer for this evening’s service. Got to the Baptist church about 7:45; Dean Geo Peck from Andover Newton gave a fine sermon. We picked up Debbie [at] Lewis’ afterwards—folks got to meet them; came home, showed slides; had snack; Bathed about 11:00. Read in bed for a while. OBLO, 12:30.

Song of the Nightingale by Hans Hoffman (Image courtesy of http://www.wikiart.org)

Thursday, 26 November 1970

Up after 9:00. Had breakfast; put the turkey in the oven. I went down to the church to change the wayside pulpit—the notice about the Joint Sunday School had been on it for weeks, but now I wanted an announcement about Jennifer Lee’s baptism which is coming up this Sunday; while I was at the church I did a little more work on the banners. When I came home I retreated to my study, did some reading in Playboy and Newsweek. We had our Thanksgiving dinner about 1:00—very delicious. Then I retreated to my study again and spent a good part of the afternoon working through one section of Eissfeldt’s Introduction on Deuteronomy. As I was about to finish with it, Bonnie and the folks went out for a walk. Debbie was in her room—we didn’t know whether she’d been sleeping, but we weren’t prepared to get us all together for the walk—so I stayed with Debbie, played with her for a while in her room. When Bonnie and the folks got back we fixed some supper—just snacked on leftovers from noon. The evening was spent watching the tube—News—then for the major part, 8:00 to 11:00 we watched “Oklahoma”—I’d seen it on the screen several years ago, but it was fun to see it again; watched news; OBLO c. 11:40.

Friday, 27 November 1970

[Top panel: Black + White photos of RSY, Bonnie, church]

Up about 9:30. Had breakfast, shaved (2 days worth)—I first of all put some thought into preparing the petition to the selectmen re: an article in the town warrant for Project NUVA money. When the mail came I spent some time with it—a letter from Bishop Mathews to the effect that he can preach at a Sunday morning service on March 14—great news! Also a box of slides came. Right before lunch I went to the church to turn on the heat and to take a few photos. When I got home we had lunch; at 12:45 Mom and I took Bonnie to work, then we stopped in Gloucester to get mimeo-paper—also I did some browsing in Browns. Came home, then I went to Ornes to confer on various items of church business—and to take their picture. (These photos are for a packet to send to one of our elderly members in California who hasn’t been in Rockport for years). From the Ornes I then came home briefly—left for the church to work on banners. Jim Bussey came by about 5:30 to take some of the banners to his church—he helped me put some new ones up. Came home; had supper, watched CBS news; watched a UNICEF program on TV—dated + numbered the new box of slides; we viewed them; most of the evening I helped mother type genealogy stencil—then ran it off; OBLO c. 12:30 Θ

Saturday, 28 November 1970

[Top panel: pictures of Debbie in her room—deacons bench]

When I looked at my watch this morning it was 10:10—we got up immediately. After breakfast the mail came—another qualifying book arrived. About 11:30 Bonnie and mother set off shopping. Dad, Debbie and I stayed home. He read, went for a walk; Debbie played and I worked on my sermon, i.e., copying and revising slightly my sermon from 1968 on the 1^st Sunday in Advent. About 12:30 Dad + I had lunch, then I shaved, went back to work on the sermon. About 2:40 Bonnie + mother arrived home (Bonnie had a new winter coat), then I went off on my errands for the afternoon. Had to take photos of Bertha Wicky, Esther Longley, Esther Swan. Went from Bertha’s home to the Den-Mar. From there I went to Jerry + Carol Lewis’—bought the peace medalion for mother which Jerry had just finished making. Stayed about ½ hour there, then went to see Rip Hannibal, and on to see Lucy Patience from there; I took her picture too. Came home—we then very shortly had supper. After supper I spent the evening working on tomorrow’s service. Had to do bulletins and prepare for the baptism of Jennifer Lee Sullivan—baptisms are few and far between. Also had a chance to visit some with the folks; bathed; practiced sermon. OBLO 12:50

David’s Diary, November 28, 1970

David’s Diary – November 21, 1970

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Saturday, 21 November 1970

Wasn’t able to get to sleep last night; I got up about 1:30, read until about 2:30—then went back to bed—although I still didn’t get to sleep immediately. So I was [not] too enthusiastic about getting up this morning, although I was up shortly after 9:00. Had breakfast, shaved. We wanted to get down to the church for the W.S.C.S. Fair. Bonnie + Debbie were ready before I was, so they went on—I followed a little later. I took my camera along to the church, to photograph the 2 new banners in the sanctuary—then I mailed the film away to be processed. Came on home, spent some time with the mail; Bonnie went to Gloucester with Debbie to do errands. About 11:30 I went back to the church to have lunch at the Wesleyan Fellowship Luncheon. I also wandered around a lot—then did a little to help clean up. But I came home about 2:00. With so little sleep last night I was pretty tired—so I slept. Bonnie, Debbie + I—we were all out, until about 5:00. Then we slowly came to life again. We fixed a simple supper. Then I went to my study to work at my desk. We also put Debbie’s room back to normal, i.e., we’ve made enough progress with the pottie training to put back the carpet + the big bed (D. has been sleeping in the crib); I spent the evening working on the service, clearing away desk work, phone calls; had snack too; bathed about 11:00; relaxed, read; OBLO, 11:41.

Sunday, 22 November 1970

Up shortly before 8:30—quick breakfast, shaved, practiced part of my sermon before my Sunday school class arrived—had 5. We finished the story of Ruth, then read the story of Abigail. I got to the church about 10:40—had a good sized crowd, almost 40. I preached on the theme, “Thanksgiving for Things Unseen”—we were home by about 12:30. Fixed lunch, then relaxed—I also wrote a letter to Mrs. Myers. Mother suggested that I begin again to write her once a week. I also put a copy of this morning’s bulletin in the envelope. I took the letter to the P.O.—came home and gave in to the temptation to nap. Slept until about 5:00. Then I read briefly on Deuteronomy. Bonnie expressed a desire for Sweet and Sour Pork—so we called up Drue to ask about a Chinese restaurant—the closest one is in Gloucester—China Port at Grant Circle. So we went over there—had a marvelous meal, altho the atmosphere was hardly “chinese” —pretty Americanized. We got home before 7:30. Relaxed, gave Debbie her bath. About 8:00—after putting Debbie to bed, we started trying to reach Paul and Marty—but no success all evening—either no answer or all circuits were busy. Finally gave up about 11:15. I worked on Deuteronomy all evening—in von Rad, Weiser, finished rereading Deut itself; no bath; OBLO, 11:37.

Monday, 23 November 1970

Up before 9:30, had breakfast. One of my errands was to take 200 Thanksgiving bulletins (blank) over to Ernie Bailey, who’s in charge of the Community Thanksgiving Service. After I got home I did some reading on Deuteronomy before the mail arrived. The post man brought New English Bible—OT and Apocrypha, plus several hundred pamphlets on COCU. I then read, until Bonnie got home from shopping. We had lunch. I had to take Bonnie to work—so Debbie went along. Then when we got home we had about 45 minutes before having to leave for the garden. I tried to rest; Debbie used the pottie chair, with toys in it! —so that had to be cleaned up. We got to the garden about 2:15—huge pile of manure had to be spread over the garden. I was joined by Carol Lewis and Barbara Cornell. —and later Ann Fisk. It was hard work, but good exercise, or so I tell myself. It certainly aggravated my head cold. I’d suffered mainly from some congestion—but after getting home really had runny nose. Grandmother Fisk took care of Debbie during the working. We went directly to the hospital. When we got home we fixed supper, then relaxed, watched CBS news—Bonnie went to community chorus rehearsal. When she got home we wrapped Christmas presents for the folks to take back to Indiana for everyone; bathed about 11; OBLO 11:45.

Tuesday, 24 November 1970

Up about 9:00 after Θ. Had breakfast, then turned to working at my desk, played with Debbie for a while. I had hoped to get some reading done, but my head cold was leaving me rather weak and lethargic—and I felt more like resting since I had so much ahead of me today. I spent some time with the mail when it arrived—Nat’l Geographic. Then about noon we fixed lunch. Margaret Reilley arrived about 12:40 to take care of Debbie. Bonnie and I left about 1:00. I left her at the hospital, then headed for Boston. I arrived at BU just about 2:00. I went to the bookstore, bought a copy of Playboy, went to the BUST library, did some xeroxing, got a mail box, then headed down to the Copley Square area. I had called ahead to a bookstore and they had 2 books of I.F. Stone which I wanted. I picked them up, then headed to Cambridge, to Harvard Coop. Found one book of interest for Carol Lewis for Christmas—about 4:45 I headed back to Boston—to the English Room for supper. From there I went to Logan airport, arrived about ½ hour before Folk’s arrival time. They arrived just about on time, we headed for Rockport, got here about 8:15. Visited, ate, told them about Bonnie being pregnant. Played with Debbie, visited; OBLO, 11:50.

David’s Diary, November 24, 1970

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