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July 13.-- Sunday is my hardest day. I have many duties to perform. The rain hinders us at
Sunday School. Our crowd is not so large as usual owing to rain.
Elder G. W. Trivett preaches at the eleven o'clock hour. As usual he pours the doctrine to us.
After the sermon we take dinner with him. We spend a portion of the afternoon with him. We enjoy
his conversation real well. The day closes well.
July 14.-- The day is fine. It is an excellent day until late in the evening we have some rain.
Many of our people have made good use of the day.
This morning I finish cutting my clover patch. I must confess that I became warm at the job.
The wind has blown it in every direction. Late in the day we put the hay into small shocks. This is
better than leaving it to get wet on the ground.
July 15.-- Before noon we are at home. We have many little jobs that need our attention.
At noon we go to Uncle John Smith's for a short time. We assist him in digging the weeds out
of his com.
In the evening we bring some hay into our bam. It is so steep that it is a difficult job for us to
carry it in. In fact it is one of the hardest jobs that I have had in a long time. The ground is so steep.
July 16.-- Today it is eighteen years since I started my diary. I have something for each day. I
get some pleasure out of it.
Mrs. Greene goes to Mabel on a visit. She does not go often. This is the first trip since
Christmas.
In the afternoon we hoe some com. It is almost too hot to work. There never has been a better
day for those who wish to make hay. Some farmers are using it.
July 17.-- Before noon we are at home. We do not have any thing on hand. I am trying to rest
a little.
At noon we go to plow our com. It is so high that a horse cannot be seen in it. When we are
almost done [with?] the piece in the Oklahome field a rain comes. Before we can get into the shelter,
we are wet. This is a bad condition. Wet clothes feel hateful on me.
July 18.-- Mrs. Greene returns home. She reports a fine time. All seem pleased that she has
returned. We have managed to get on well.
In the afternoon Uncle John Smith and I visit J. B. Elliott, a sick man. Mr. Elliott has been sick
a long time. At times he is serious. We remain some hours with him. I enjoy being in his home,
but I hate to see him suffer.
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�July 19.-- Early this morning we have rain. Soon it is too wet to work our com.
At Cove Creek I attend the burial of Dr. Peter Hayes. He was visiting his relatives and took
violently ill and died in a short time. Rev. L. C. Wilson conducted the service. The following made
talks: W. S. Farthing, B. B. Dougherty, the writer. Dr. Hayes was an excellent man.
In the afternoon I attend service at Willowdale Baptist Church.
July 20.-- At Sunday School we have a great lesson. There is a large number present. Elder E.
C. Hodges becomes disturbed and does not preach. He tries to arouse the emotions by one of his
famous hand-shaking episodes.
Afternoon we visit the home of W. J. Mast's. There are several visitors. We have a splendid
time. This is one of my ways to rest. With two or three congenial companions we seclude ourselves
and talk.
July 21.-- This morning I visit Mr. J. B. Elliott, who is very sick. In fact he is not expected to
live. I remain with him until almost noon.
This is a fine day. The weather is all that could be desired. At one time rain was threatened.
Afternoon we finish hoeing com in Oklahoma. The com is large. It is hot to work in. I am
delighted that the hoeing season is almost over.
July 22.-- This is a day of work. I write one of my lessons and do other book work. It seems that
I have no time to idle. I must be busy all the time.
I have been to see the sick man twice. It seems that I am on the go all the time.
Today I have a class in Geometry. Thelma Perry must be tutored. I fear that she does not know
the fundamental principles of mathematics.
July 23.-- I have many experiences. There are many things that come our way. It seems that I
am not able to meet so many things that I did once. Before I am aware, the time is up and very little
done.
During the day I visit Mr. Elliott, the sick man. It seems that he holds his own well. I am
sensitive to the suffering of others. I hate to see any one with pain. I had rather not be present, but
some one must see it.
July 24.-- This is a fine day. It seems that good weather has come at last. Many of our farmers
are longing for some days of sunshine.
Again I visit our sick man . I find a large number of women present. I observe that women are
much better to visit the sick than men. The chief observation that I make is that all the women must
talk. Why is it that more than one can talk at once?
July 25.-- The usual routine comes to us. It seems that the day comes and goes and we do not
get any where. I have some work on my course, but it seems that I do not get much done. There is
always some interruption coming my way. Many people come to talk with me.
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Today I do not visit the sick. I find that there is company, so I do some small jobs at my home.
July 26.-- The weather is cool. The fire is pleasant. A man needs more clothing on.
This morning I go to George's Gap to see Asa Greene, a sick man. I find him in a serious
condition. I spend the greater part of the morning with him.
By noon I am at home. Then I go to see Mr. Elliott, another sick man. I have spent the entire
day on the go. I do not think that it is in vain.
July 27.-- Sunday comes to us again. This is our busy day. At church we have a conference.
Elder G. W. Trivett is elected Pastor. There is a marked division. It seems that we are having much
trouble that we do not need.
Floyd Ward and family come to see us. We have a fine time. Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Sherrill, Mr.
and Mrs. Lee Swift and Master Blan Sherrill come to see us. Many splendid guests.
July 28.-- This is a fine day. There is no rain until late in the day. Then the rain is light.
Before noon I help some in the meadow. I cut some hay along the road. It does not take a man
long to dull his scythe.
In the afternoon I see one of the school boys from Boone in trouble with his car. I study some
and make a trip to the office for some mail.
July 29.-- This is a great day at J. C. Smith's. It is the time to put up his hay. In the afternoon
we put up six stacks. It is a fine grade of hay. A part of our crowd is colored. They make good
hand[s] . Along with the work we have some fun . The colored boys are afraid of bees. One bee had
a combad with Uncle "Pre" Matheson. This was a terrific battle. To him it was reality, but to us it
was real fun. A little would have put him out of the field.
July 30.-- This is one among the finest days for making hay that I have ever seen. The ground
is dry, the sun is hot and the breezes stir. Much hay goes up without any rain. The haystacking is
at W. J. Mast's and G. W. Trivett's. It is conceded that I am the champion stacker. Before night all
is in the stack. It does not take long for many hand[s] to put one crop in. I think that this is good
business for a community.
July 31.-- This morning I go to see Asa Greene, who is recovering from a long period of illness.
He has improved fast.
Upon my return home I find Hazel Cook and Margareet Hahn, of Boone, and Una Corpening,
of Lenoir. They are dressed in walking pants and have hiked all the way from Boone. They stay the
greater part of the day and then return to Boone. We have a good time.
AUGUST
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�Aug. 1.-- A new month comes our way. I have many things on hand. I have much writing and
reading that must be done soon.
The news comes to me that I am to have atrip to Elizabethton, Tenn. By noon I am ready to go.
I go to Boone with Brother Uriah Farthing. He is a new driver and a little dangerous. I spend my
time in town. I see many old friends. I spend the night at A. I. Greene's. I do not rest well.
Aug. 2.-- I am out early. After a light breakfast I am on the train for Tennessee. On the way I
converse with a Unitarian minister. In many respects he is a great fellow.
At noon I am at Calvin Eller's for dinner. I have a good rest. I go to Harmony Baptist Church.
I talk to the people from the theme "Comfort". At night I stay with Mr. Cuhn. During the night
there is much rain. I rest well.
Aug. 3.-- This is a day full of activity. I have a job all day. I attend Sunday School. This is
something that I do not care to miss. At eleven o'clock I talk to the people from the theme, "The
Captivity of Thought". The people gave me fine attention. I take dinner with Uncle James Blair,
a former North Carolinian. In the afternoon I talk to the people from the theme, "The Name of
Jesus". I spend the night with J. F. Eggers.
Aug. 4.-- The morning is cool, but the day is very warm. In fact I have never suffered more from
heat. J. F. Eggers takes me to his peach orchard. This is one of the finest sights that I have ever
seen. Just before noon I go to town. I spend some time seeing the place. After a long trip on the
train I reach Boone. It is late when I get a way home. I am tired enough to rest from my travels.
Aug. 5.-- I have many things on my list. I try to rest from all my travels. I am pleased when the
mail comes. I receive some needed money.
In the afternoon I go to Sherwood's store and settle my account. To my surprise it is much larger
than I expected it to be. A debt at the store is the hardest for a man to pay. I wish that I could pay
as I go. It would be much easier. A man is a slave to custom.
Aug. 6.-- Today I settle with another merchant. One of these days I hope to get even with all my
creditors.
In the afternoon I go and help Brother Trivett in his hay. We put up a good stack. It seems that
I am wanted for stacker.
I visit J. B. Elliott, the sick man. It seems that he is not able to improve fast. I remain some time
with him. I enjoy his conversation.
Aug. 7.-- This morning I am nervous. In fact I am sick. The least little thing disturbs me. At
noon I decide to go to my old home at Mabel. I go in a car to Mast. From there I walk. At Mabel
there is a shower of rain. It is late when I get there. I had planned to look over the place, but the
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weeds are too wet. The place is so quiet and lonesome. I am not sure whether I care to live here
again or not.
Aug. 8.-- I am out early and anxious to go home. I visit my father a few minutes and then I am
ready to come. I get a car at Mabel. In a short time I am at home. It is a much better place than I
had thought. I am content to stay.
In the afternoon I go to the cheese factory. I want something to eat. I think that cheese will be
good for me. A man is never satisfied.
Aug. 9.-- It seems that I have too many things on my program at once. I have a class in
Geometry. 1 try to write out a lesson. I do not get much of it done until I have a call to measure
some com at J. B. Elliott's. I have no time to spare.
Miss Norma Brown, of Boone, visits us. Indeed she is a pleasant lady.
In the afternoon I attend a ball game at Mabel. This is a good place to go to find out how many
fools there are.
Aug. 10.-- This is a day of labor. I am at religious work or entertaining strangers. We have
several people from a distance, Mr. and Mrs. Arrowood and Miss Bailey from Boone. We have a
fine time.
The travel on the highway is immense. Many people are joy riding. All that have cars are on the
go. Many people from a distance pass by our place. Cars from many states may be seen every day.
Aug. 11.-- To-day I have had a hard lesson to write. A man must go through many hard things .
There is no soft way for a man to succeed in life.
A part of the day is spent in writing a diary. This is one of the ways that I have in amusing
myself.
At night I attend a concert given by the colored folks . In many respects it is interesting. They
did some fine singing. It is late when we return home.
Aug. 12.-- This morning I go to Silverstone to attend the Three Forks Association. Rev. Roy
Dotson preaches the sermon. Smith Hagaman is Moderator and W. Y. Perry is clerk. The chief
affair is an address by Dr. Charles E. Maddry. There is a large crowd present. The behavior is all
that could be desired.
I return home for the night. Miss Iva Lee Tester and Miss Dare Farthing come with me. They
are excellent girls and it is a pleasure to have them in our home.
Aug. 13.-- I walk to the Association. It is a fine trip. It is a little warm.
The session today has many thrills. There are no great event[s]. Some freshness is exhibited.
A few reactionaries want to exert themselves, but they do not get far.
During the day there is much rain. In some places the waters are out of the banks.
After the session I have to walk home. The mud is a little bad, but I get in on good time.
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�Aug. 14.-- The first job that I have is milling. I do not have this job often. This work must be
done before we can have bread.
In the second place I do some work on my books. It seems that I have not done much reading.
I had planned much for the seasson [sic].
During the afternoon I cut the weeds from my potatoes. There are signs of a good crop. They
are in good shape.
Aug. 15.-- I go to see Mr. Elliott, a sick man. It seems that he is losing ground. He has been sick
a long time.
Today we have some sand hauled. We are fixing to build a chimney. We think that it will add
much 'comfort to the home.
I put in some time fixing for a trip. There are many things that we must do in order to get ready.
It is just one thing after another when we are fixing to go.
Aug. 16.-- I leave home and go to Vilas. I remain here for a long time waiting for the jitney.
From here I go to Elk Valley. I find only a few at the church. I talk to the people from the theme,
"Obedience". I go to the home of David Bailiff's. I have a pleasant time. Their home is on the bas
of Beech. There is so much rain that I do not get to look at the country. I become tired sitting.
Aug. 17.-- This morning there is much rain. In fact it rains until almost time for Sunday School.
At Sunday School the crowd is small. We have a splendid time discussing the lesson. At eleven
o'clock we talk to the people from the theme, "No Room". The crowd is much larger. I have dinner
with Will Blair. It is one among the best that I have had in a long time. In the afternoon I attend
singing and then return home.
Aug. 18.-- This is a fine day. The weather is ideal. The climate is fine for the crops.
Before noon I am at home. I try to read and gather some information.
At noon I go to the Yates' place and look it over. It seems a desirable place to live.
Upon my return home I find all absent. I remain alone for a long time. I endeavor to do some
reading and writing.
Aug. 19.-- This is a great day in this community. Rosedna Dugger becomes the bride of W. S.
Frantz, of Florida. Many of our people comment on it. I do not think that we need to worry about
the business of other people.
I spend some time with Mr. Elliott, the sick man. It seems that he is not able to gain any in
strength.
In the afternoon I do some reading and writing. I am trying to catch up.
Aug. 20.-- Today I attend service at Cove Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Benfield, of Caldwell
County, is the preacher. His subject is "Abraham, the Friend of God". His sermon is simple and to
the point.
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From church I go home with W. Y. Perry for dinner. I have a pleasant time. There is plenty to
eat and good fellowship. The later part of the afternoon has been spent at home. I am trying to get
ready for school work.
Aug. 21.-- This morning I start to Boone on business. I make several stops on business. I ride
in four different automobile[s]. I find the town on a boom. Several new buildings are going up. I
visit the Training School. It does not seem like the same place. The new building seems so roomy.
I make a short visit to Justice Hall. I return to town. and remain until the jitney runs. I have the
pleasure of riding with Miss Jennie Todd. I arrive home in time to read some.
Aug. 22.-- This is a real hot day. The dust is becoming real bad. The heat is oppressive.
I make one trip to the store. I have not spent much time at the store this season.
Late in the day I visit Mr. Elliott, the sick man. I remain with him into the night. I do hate to see
a man suffer. It touches my sympathy very much. I feel distressed to see it.
Aug. 23.-- This closes one year at this place. The time has seemed short. One year of live [sic]
has gone and cannot be recalled. I have had much joy and some sorrow.
I do some work for the sick man and make two trips to the store. I am sure that I love to do
things for the people.
In the afternoon we have a heavy rain. There is some heavy thunder and vivid lightning. This
has been a season of few storms.
Aug. 24.-- This is a day full of good things. I attend Bible study and Sunday School. We have
a good session. We are sure that many good people value the best things of life.
From church we go to the home of Floyd Ward for dinner. We have a fine afternoon. This is
a fine home.
During the afternoon we have a storm of rain. We have a storm almost every day. There has
been much rain this summer, but we have had few storms.
Aug. 25.-- This morning I am out early. I fix to get off to Boone to commence school work. I
am happy to catch a way. I go to the school building and report for duty. The new building makes
it seem like a new place. There is so much room. By noon I am located in my room at Justice Hall.
In the afternoon I set my room in order and get my books in readiness. I am pleased with the work
that I have given me. It is in the field of language. I am delighted with the field.
Aug. 26.-- The Training School opens today with a large attendance. The increase is in the
college. The school is in the new building. There are many conveniences. The truth of the matter
is that it is large enough for a man to get lost. We have several new teachers. I am sure that they are
congenial.
My part in starting is to assist in fixing the course of the first and second year students. We have
a large number to enter first time.
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�Aug. 27.-- Class work starts today. I meet my classes for the first time. The courses that I have
pleases me much. I have two courses in Latin and two in English. It gives all my time to language.
I have a fine room. It is on the warm side of the house and is free from noise and disturbance.
Today I have read of air flights from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It is a most thrilling story. It is
very picturesque.
Aug. 28.-- Today has been very warm. It is fine autumn weather. Summer is passing. The
nights are cool. The insects are making minor music. The sad time of the year is upon us.
In school we have a good day. Our classes are starting well. It does seems so strange for us to
have so much room. We have more room than we need, but in the near future we may need it.
Aug. 29.-- This has been a very warm day. I have suffered much from the heat. In fact I have
stuck very closely to my business.
There is a large crowd in school. Some new ones are coming every day. It seems that more
students come than we are able to care for.
After school I make a trip to town. I find many people from a distance in our midst. There are
cars from many places.
Aug. 30.-- The weather continues oppressive. At no time during the year has the sun been more
severe.
In school we have had much work. There is no limit to it. I am tired enough to rest.
In the afternoon I go home. I walk almost all the way. I get two short rides. I am tired enough
to rest. Just before I arrive home, I hear the news that Mr. Bennett Elliott is dead. He has been sick
a long time.
Aug. 31.-- This is a busy day. There has been something to call my attention all day. I visit the
home of Mrs. Elliott. From here I go to Sunday School. We do not have a large crowd. Many of
our members are helping to get ready for the burial. I prepare a short obituary to read at the funeral.
At four o'clock services are held in Willow dale Church for Brother Elliott. The Pastor, Elder G. W.
Trivett, conducted the services. Elder Britain, the Methodist Pastor, talked. He is buried in Howell
graveyard.
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 1.-- This morning I come to Boone in a truck. I am on the ground early. I see many
friends. Judge Long is the presiding judge and A. G. Wilson is foreman of the grand jury. At noon
Hon. R. L. Daughton, a Member of Congress, makes an address.
Just after the noon hour I come to my room and do some work. The inhabitants of Boone have
the pleasure of seeing an air plane flying about the town. This is something new in our midst.
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Sept. 2.-- Today we have some rain. It is a welcome guest, because the dust was becoming
almost unbearable. Beside this it cools the air and relieves us from heat.
The second week of school starts. There is an increase in attendance. New students come almost
every day.
After school I make a trip to town. The town is full of people. Court is in session. There are
many cases to be tried. The criminal docket is heavy.
Sept 3.-- This morning I am out early. I take my usual bath. In order to get ready for the day I
exercise by walking.
There is some interest in classes. I do not have to meet so many classes; I am going to get some
time to rest.
In the evening I go to court. I hear Hon. T. C. Bowie make a speech before a jury. He is an
earnest pleader. To say the least he is one of the strong men at the bar.
Sept. 4.-- This morning I am out early. Really I am out too early. I do almost a day's work
before breakfast. By some means I am not able to sleep late as some people.
In school we have a hard day of it. There is something for us to do all the time. There is not a
minute that we can call our own.
After school I go to court for a short time. I soon get enough of this. Things of this kind do not
interest me.
Sept. 5.-- The night is cool. Cover feels comfortable. Many of us enjoy a good fire. In a short
time winter will be upon us. How swiftly the time does pass! The busy man does not think of time.
Yesterday and today the old soldiers meet with the school. There are only a few of the number
left. In the afternoon memorial service is held in the auditorium of the school. Many speeches are
made in memory of departed ones.
Sept. 6.-- There is some frost this morning. There is not enough in Boone to hurt vegetation
much, but in still places, doubtless, things are hurt.
Prof. Bane, the athletic director, arrives. This is the first time that we have had this kind of man.
In the afternoon we go home. I catch the jitney and we are soon at home. This is an easy way
to get in.
During the day I have been sick. I have had an attack of the stomach. I have suffered much.
Sept. 7.-- This morning we have the second frost. The damage is slight.
We have a good crowd at Sunday School. There is some interest in the work.
In the afternoon we have our Sunday School outing. We go to Zionville near the State Line. We
have a fine time. We have games, talks and refreshments. The old people enjoy it as much as the
young ones. All returned pleased.
Sept. 8.-- This is a day with few events for me. The morning is cool. We need some fire. Mr.
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work during the day. I am not in shape for hard study. In the afternoon I go to town and have some
dental work done. I spend some time loafing. On my way to supper I meet the train. We see more
cars than passengers. Some come in vain.
Sept. 9.-- This is a cool day. The air is a little biting. Many are expecting a heavy frost. In man
parts of the county frost has killed many things.
At school we have about the usual routine. Some of our people are showing a spirit of rowdyism.
About half of the day has been spent at the Hospital. Dr. English, of Johnson City, has fitting
glasses and cutting out tonsils. It is surprising to know how many people need work. In reality it
is one of the most tiresome days that I have had lately.
Sept. 10.-- This is a very cold day. In fact we have suffered from cold all day. The wind kept
us from having a killing frost. It is pretty tough to remain in a room without any fire.
At chapel we have Bynum Wilson, a former student. He is making good in his work.
After school I go to town on business. There is always something doing in this town . People
from distant places may be seen on the street. Soon the distant people will go.
Sept. 11.-- A curtain of fog and clouds kept off the killing frost. The past day has been cold. In
fact we have suffered from cold.
At chapel Rev. Mr. Wooseley made a fine talk. We had also Dr. Jeffcout, the Lutheran minister,
and Rev. Mr. Cobb from Salisbury.
In the afternoon I do much work. I take a final examination in a University course. By the time
that I am through I am very tired. In order to rest I make a trip to town. I remain a few minutes.
Sept. 12.-- The day is some warmer. The crops have escaped serious damage. In a few places
there has been some loss. The sun is real warm and we are looking forward to some hot weather.
At chapel the Rev. Mr. Cobb sang and conducted chapel. He told a fine story in order to
illustrate the scripture lesson.
After school I make a trip to town. I lose some valuable time. It seems that I am not able to read
all the time.
Sept. 13.-- This is a tough day for me. I have not hardly been able to work. I have had an attack
of indigestion. This has made it hard for me to do my work.
Today I make a short talk before the teachers of Watauga County. I talk about the observations
that I have made from reading Seventh Grade examination papers.
In the afternoon I go home on the jitney line. I am tired enough to rest.
Sept. 14.-- This is a day full of activity. It seems that Sunday is my hardest day. There are so
many things that confront me. We have Sunday School and preaching. At least we try to have. A
show is passing. Almost all the people are curious to see the elephant pass. Beside this there is
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much reckless driving on the highway. It seems that almost all have gone speed crazy. We are not
content to take things quietly. The fast car suits us the best.
Sept. 15.-- The day is dark and gloomy. A dense fog hangs around the mountain. The air is full
of chilly moisture. It pinches and seems colder than it is.
Before noon I come to Boone. I remain in town a few minutes and then come to my room. I put
in the day working. I must confess that I have put in close time. It seems that I am unable to keep
up with all the work that I have on hand. I do not keep even.
Sept. 16.-- This has been one of the gloomy days in Boone. There has been a mist the whole day.
It is disagreeable to go from one place to another.
In school we have had a good day. Our work has moved on well. In fact we have enjoyed it
much. After school we make a trip to town for my mail. I do no[t] remain long. I soon return and
work in my lessons. I spend much time in reading in the magazines.
Sept. 17.-- The weather is some better today. The sun shines. The air is cool. The dust has been
put down.
At chapel we have Senator Giles, of Marion. He is a member of the Budget Commission of
North Carolina. He makes a fine address.
In the afternoon I go to town. I travel from one place to another until I am tired enough to rest.
It seems that I am not able to keep in line with every thing that is moving.
Sept. 18.-- The day has gone well with me. I have felt like working. There has been nothing to
mar my pleasure, or to disturb my peace.
In regard to the weather it is uncertain. First it is densely foggy; second the sun shines; third
there is some rain.
After school I go to town for my mail. From there I hasten across the hill to the west of Boone
to Mr. Hayes' for some apples. I procure some that will do to eat.
Sept. 19.-- Today has been much harder on me than any other day this week. By some means
we are not able to endure after a week of hard toil. I have not lost any time. It has been one
continuous pull.
In the afternoon we go to town for our mail. The people in town do not realize how the place
has changed. Buildings are going up on every hand. The old Councill property is being tom down.
It was one of the oldest places in Boone.
Sept. 20.-- This is a real bad day. It has not ceased from raining during the day. In every
direction the mud is bad.
This is the hardest day that we have had this week. We have a few pupils who do not care much
if they fail.
At three o' clock I start home. I catch the jitney and soon I am at home. I find that the rain is
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Sept. 21.-- The weather is some better. The rain ceases and we have some sunshine. During the
morning the cars do not run, but in the afternoon we have them in abundance.
I attend Sunday School. We have a few people that do not know how to behave. The children
do not know how to conduct themselves. A little use of the rod might save some of them from
making criminals.
Sept. 22.-- The weather is inclement. There is a saying that when it begins to rain it does not
know when to stop. In this respect the day keeps alive the proverb.
I remain at home until noon. I read some. In my home I am disturbed. It seems that we are too
loose with our care for things.
In the afternoon I come to Boone. I arrive in time to do some reading. I do not feel as well as
I wish.
Sept. 23.-- The day is fine. The sun shines. The air is much cooler. It looks as if we may have
some fine days.
In school we go well with our work. There are a few new students. By some means they keep
coming. The enrollment is the largest in the history of the school at this time of year.
At night I spend much time at work. I have much paper work to do. This is the kind of work that
is trying on a man.
Sept. 24.-- This morning it is cold enough for frost. A light fog kept it away. The entire day is
cool. The sun is a welcome visitor.
At chapel we have R. M. Brown, of the Welfare Department at Raleigh. He talks to the student
body in relation to his work.
In the afternoon I work on my books. There is much for me to do. I am not able to keep even
with my work. At times I do it in a poor manner. However I try to keep in touch with things.
Sept. 25.-- This is a bad day. There has been much rain. Beside this it has been cool. The mud
is becoming bad.
At noon I make a trip to town. It seems that we have many strangers in our midst. A few years
ago I knew all in town, but now I know only a few.
Late in the day I go to Supt. Hagaman's. The weather is so bad that the Welfare Board does not
meet. I return to my room and make good time studying.
Sept. 26.-- This is one of our dark days. It has rained almost all day. The fog has been heavy and
low. In every respect the day has been depressing.
Today at chapel we have Hon. Shepherd M. Dugger. He is an author. At times he lectures. He
is eccentric along many lines. His address has many good suggestions.
After school I remain at the building and work. To say the least I make good progress in it.
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There is nothing so healthy as keeping up with your work.
Sept. 27.-- This is one of our bad days. The rain has fallen almost all day. The fog has been
dense, and has hovered closely to the earth. The mud is almost impassable.
In the afternoon I start for home. When I come to town, I learn that the jitney has left me. In a
short time I get conveyance with Thomas Duncan. We have a pleasant time. Upon my arrival at
home the rain commences to fall and continues all night.
Sept. 28.-- This is one of the rainiest days that I have seen in a long time. It occurs to me that
it has not ceased during the entire day. The water is coming out of the banks. In fact it reminds me
of July 1916.
At Sunday School we have only a small crowd. We have many people who are so easily bluffed
when there is a little bad weather. Our people do not push much when it is religious matters on
hand.
Sept. 29.-- The rain abates for a short time, but much falls during the day. It seems that we have
had rain for an exceedingly long time.
At noon I return to Boone. I visit many places in town on business. By night I am tired enough
to rest.
After I eat supper, I come to my room and try to study. I am too sleepy to make great progress.
At an early hour I am in the bed.
Sept. 30.-- The weather continues inclement. It is some cooler and there is a stiff breeze from
the northwest. I call this a bad day.
In school we have all kinds of confusion. There is a new schedule. The clock gets wrong. We
are in such a condition that we do not get any where.
I am enjoying the many good things that I have to read. There is something that is worth while
for us all the time. We do not need to read trash.
OCTOBER
Oct. 1.-- This is a fine day. The sun shines. The wind blows. It is much cooler. How good it
is for the rain and mud to be gone! This is the first fair weather in a week.
In school we have many things to do. We are busy all the day. Some do not care for work.
After school we make a trip across the mountain for some apples. It gives us some good
recreation. We rest well at night.
Oct. 2.-- There is a heavy frost this morning. In the east there is a curtain of fog. This protects
the vegetation. Without this almost every thing would have been killed.
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�This is a day of work. I have been busy all the day. I do not have a minute that I call my own.
I suppose that the busy man is the one that is truly happy. By some means we are not able to do all
we wish in general reading.
Oct. 3.-- There is some frost. A heavy fog covers the valley and it does not do much damage.
However the day is fine. The mud has gone. The air is breezy.
In the afternoon I remain at the school and work until night. If a man only tries, there is no
telling how much that he can do. At night I continue my work. I manage to prepare a lesson and
write it out. It is late when when I am ready for bed.
Oct. 4.-- We do much work. In fact we do not take time for dinner. I work hard until it is time
for me to start home.
I arrive home about the middle of the afternoon. I remain a short time, and then I start for Mabel
to see Mr. Warren. I arrive there about dark. I find him dangerously ill. In fact he is almost gone.
I remain here during the night. I do not sleep much. I have been on the go all day.
Oct. 5.-- I am out early and on my way home. I walk all the way. By the time that I arrive home
I am tired.
I attend the county singing at Willowdale. We have a good start--when our house wrecks. 125 We
have to move to the grove. I serve as Chairman until the boss arrives.
In the afternoon I remain at home. I love to escape from the crowd. A man can get relief by
leaving the crowd.
Oct. 6.-- I am at home all day. I put on my work clothes and do some jobs. I am so nervous and
tired that I do not get much done. At noon I go to Mr. Brinkley's and have dinner. In the afternoon
I hear the news over the wire that Grandpa Warren is dead. Soon I am making plans to attend the
burial. At night the children study. I read some. We go to bed early so we can get up soon
tomorrow.
Oct. 7.-- I remain at home until almost noon. I visit the High School at Cove Creek. I meet
many of the teachers. The school seems to be in good shape.
In the afternoon we attend the burial of Mr. Warren at Mabel. He was eighty-five years old.
Rev. R. C. Eggers and L.A. Wilson conducted the services. There was a large crowd present. The
decision of all is that a good man is gone. It is night when we return home.
Oct. 8.-- I wait and come to Boone on the jitney. I arrive in time for the second period. I am not
in condition to do the best work. I am tired and unfit for the best work.
In the afternoon I go to town and transact some business. In this town there are many people
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from a distance.
At night I put in much time studying. I am behind a few hours with my work. I must manage
some way to catch up.
Oct. 9.-- This is a fine autumn day. The forest has a fine show for our eyes. Every color is
shown in all its richness . Although there is beauty on every hand, yet a minor key is in the air. Soon
the shadow of winter will come over the land. All nature falls asleep. The garments of winter are
put on.
In the afternoon and at night I work. I have many things that need my attention. A man is
limited in his power to do.
Oct. 10.-- This morning we have a light frost. Following this we have a fine day. It is the kind
of weather that makes a man feel well.
The greatest event in the school is a basket ball game with Minneapolis. The game is won by
the Training School. In fact it is a light game. Neither team is in good training. This furnishes some
recreation for the young blood. Noise will out in some way.
Oct. 11.-- This is a fine day. The weather is the best that there is for the time of year. The nights
are cool, the morning frosty, and the day hot. It is a time for maturing.
At chapel the Public School gives an historic play. It is very interesting.
In the afternoon I start for home. The jitney man left me. After a long search I find a way to go
home. I arrive home in good condition and pleased with the work for the week.
Oct. 12.-- I am at home until it is time for Sunday School. I teach my class. We have a few who
are shirking in their duties. I suppose that no enterprise was ever undertaken withoug some one
falling down on the job.
We have Fred Blair and family with us for dinner. We have a pleasant time. In the afternoon
we visit Dr. G. D. Bingham's. I have come through the day in good condition.
Oct. 13.-- I remain at home until noon. I try to do many little things, but do not get much done.
I read a few good articles in a magazine.
In the afternoon I come out to Boone. I work for two hours and then I go to the Ball Game. To
say the least I think that it is a light game. The interest is at a low ebb. If this is athletics, I am not
in for it. There ought to be a higher standard required.
Oct.14.-- This is one of our fine autumnal day[s]. The mornings are cool; the days are intensely
hot. The maturing days are doing their work.
At chapel we have Rev. Mr. Griggs, of North Wilkesboro. His subject is "Life". Here is an
outline of his remarks: 1. Home. 2. Society. 3. Christ. He is a most excellent speaker.
Our work in school has been a little hard. We have many students who do not care for work.
They are bent on a good time.
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�In the afternoon I attend preaching services at the Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Griggs has for a
theme, "The Need of a Revival". He is fine on illustration.
Oct. 15.-- Our work in school has been some better. We have a few who are willing to work.
At chapel we have Mrs. Cunningham, of the Insurance Department at Raleigh. She talks to the
student body on safety. By some means we are blessed with visitors from the various departments.
I attend service at the Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Gritts talks about "Going After the folks". There
is much feeling in his remarks. Many people seem to be touched by his remarks.
I am trying to do much work. I have my school work on hand and also some training. It seems
that I am busy all the day. I want to be faithful in all things that I have on hand. I am very much
dissatisfied with my religious work. I am doing so little.
Oct. 16.-- This is a great day in Boone for the Republicans. Col. Isaac M. Meekins, of Elizabeth
City, speaks. He is a candidate for Governor. The faithful of the party come to do homage to the
leader.
At chapel in the Training School Col. Meekins delivers an address. It is full of beauty. He is a
speaker of the old style.
In the afternoon I attend services at the Baptist Church. Rev. Mr. Griggs talks on "First Things".
He is a fine talker. His remarks are well-illustrated.
The day closes with a cheerful outlook. Mr. Fox makes some fine music on the violin. There
is no finer music in the world. It cheers a man on the way.
Oct. 17.-- The weather continues good. The fine days are to be remembered. In a short time we
shall have mud, snow and wind.
In school I have all that I can do. I work six hours. It seems that I manage to get more work than
I need to do. There are more to do than I am able to accomplish.
Rev. Mr. Griggs comes to chapel and makes an wonderful appeal to the student body. He talks
about first things first. In the afternoon I hear him at the Baptist Church. His subject is "Treasures".
This is a fine sermon. It is well-developed in logic and arrangement. In feeling it is not wanting.
It arouses the emotions. A man is led to think of better things.
Oct. 18.-- This is a fine day. The excellent weather continues. Of course the deep shadows are
coming on, but the bright nights and balmy days make it a delightful time in which to life.
The duties of the day are met in the best manner possible. It seems that I have more than I can
do. On every hand something is calling for me to work.
At home in the afternoon I have a good long rest. I have no one to disturb me.
Oct. 19.-- Sunday comes. For many this is a day of rest. For me it is a day of intense activity.
I usually go to church. I teach a class in Sunday School. At times I find delight in this; at other
times it is a burden.
In the afternoon I visit Newton Banner. This is one among the most hospitable homes that I ever
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have been in. To say the least I had a real fine time. It is some rest to me. I love to be out with a
small number of people.
Oct. 20.-- This morning I am surprised to see Arthur Rupe and Graydon Eggers. They spend a
part of the day with me. We drive in the car to the StateLine. We have a good trip. Upon our return
we have a good dinner. In fact it is too good for me, because I eat too much .
In the afternoon I go to Boone. I do some business in town and then go to my room for work.
I am not in condition to do the best work. I tire too soon.
Oct. 21.-- We start a new week. There are many things to call out our utmost. I do all that I can
during the day.
At chapel President Dougherty talks on water power. He has been away for some time and has
been interested in other things.
In the afternoon I attend church at the Baptist Church. There seems to be much interest in the
Revival meeting. I do not go very much.
Oct. 22.-- One of the biggest frosts of the season is on this morning. In fact there is some ice.
It is a time that many do not care to come from the cover.
Today has been hard on me. I have had a hard time to keep my end of the line going. We have
a few idlers. They do not care to do any good.
In the afternoon I work in preparation. I do not get even with my work.
Oct. 23.-- This is a very cold day. With this exception it has been ideal. It is a fine time to study
and work.
After the work of the day is over Prof. Howell and I drive to my home for supper. We had a fine
drive. We stay about three hours and have supper. It is a good rest for us to leave our work and
enjoy other things. It is a little after dark when we return to Boone. We are ready for work.
Oct. 24.-- This is a day of much work. I am busy all the day. I do not have a minute in which
to idle. I work all the time. I try to meet several of my students in order to give them private
instruction in Composition. I find this an excellent way to help the earnest student.
At night we have two games of basketball with Tryon. Our teams won both games. The team
of young ladies is light, but the young men have a strong team. In fact it is one of the best games I
ever saw.
Oct. 25.-- I meet every duty that comes my way. By noon I have all that I wish in one day. I long
to have a good rest.
In the afternoon I go home on the jitney. When I get out of the car, Mrs. Greene gets in on her
way to see her sister at Shouns. This leaves me with two children to keep house.
At night I read a long time. It is late when I go to bed. It is fine to have a good fire to sit by and
enjoy to the extreme.
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�Oct. 26.-- I have a bad case of the "blues". It seems that the whole world is against us. Even we
despaire of the future.
At Sunday School we do not [get?] any comfort. Many of our people seem to be cold. Our
crowd is a little short.
In the afternoon we have rain. This is the first that we have had in a long time. The dust is laid.
It will be comfortable to travel. There has been no rain for almost four weeks. The dust was
frightful.
Oct. 27.-- This is a day of rain and dense fog. Really it is one of the most gloomy that we have
had in a long time. I remain at home until the middle afternoon. At this hour I come out on the
jitney line. I come to my room and work. I have enough on hand for several days. It seems that I
cannot keep up with my work. Reading papers is slow work. At night I push my work as fast as I
can. I do all that I can.
Oct. 28.-- This is a bad day. The air has been piercing. It is the first damp cold that we have had.
By some means it is oppressive.
My work has come on well. It has been a pleasure for me to work. I have managed to enjoy all
that I have done. If a man could always feel at his best, he could do much more.
At chapel we have a Mr. Presson, a leader among the B. Y. P. U. 126 of the state. He is a jolly
talking 127 and makes himself interesting to young people.
Oct. 29.-- This is a fine day. The breezes and sun are drying out the mud. It is fine autumn
weather.
I manage to get even with my paper work. I have been behind for many days. I remain at the
school building and work until late.
At night I attend a program at the Courthouse. It is the Kellam Duo. Mr. Kellam played a violin
made in Germany more than two hundred years old. The Festival is real good.
Oct. 30.-- At school we have our usual routine. I meet all the duties assigned me. It is all that
I can do to keep my work going. I remain at the school building and work until a late hour.
At night I work on my lessons. I shall soon have my course complete. It seems that I do not
have much time for general reading. I think that no one has as much to do as I have. It is something
all the time. I do not have much time to rest.
Oct. 31.-- This has been a hard day for me. My hearing has been defective. It is a little
embarrassing.
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The weather is fine. I have never seen it better for the time of year. The roads are good. It is
a time to enjoy.
After school I visit Mrs. Cook. I have a pleasant hour with them. This is the first time that I
have taken this year for a visit.
At night I work. I have much reading that I must do. The time never comes when I have nothing
to do.
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1.-- This is a fine day. The weather is all that could be desired. The nights are cool,but the
days are very hot.
In the afternoon I go to town. I find many of the faithful on the ground. We have a few men who
think that there would be no party without them. I catch the jitney and go in home. I am delighted
to find every thing in splendid order. I see so much improvement in my home. This is
encouragement for a working man.
Nov. 2.-- I attend church at Willowdale. We have a small Sunday School. There are many
people who do not care whether they get to church on time or not.
In the afternoon I remain at home. We have several visitors. It seems that I do not get any rest
from a crowd. It is one contineous [sic] pull.
At night we visit Uncle John Smith. It is a rest for me to get out with a small number and talk
in a pleasant way. Deliver me from the crowd.
Nov. 3.-- This is a day full of events. Many good things have come my way. I visit Cove Creek
High School. I spend some time in the class rooms. I observed that the finest order prevails. In the
class rooms good work is done. At the chapel I make a brief talk.
In the afternoon I go out to Boone. I find many anxious candidates in the town . Tomorrow the
fate of many people is to be tested. I do some business in town before I come to my place of
business.
Nov. 4.-- This is election day. The weather has been ideal in this part of the country. I am
expecting a report that the vote is large.
Before noon I do my school work. I have some pleasant times with my classes. We are having
a tough time in making some of my classes go.
In the afternoon I go to the election. The affair seems to be quiet. The people seem to come and
go rapidly. I vote the straight ticket. In addition to this I vote all the amendments and referendums.
At night I am in my room at work. I do not have much to do. I spend some time in gossiping.
By some means we do not get much election news.
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�Nov. 5.-- There is some cheering election news this morning. The country seems to have gone
Republican. The Democrats were divided too much. The state is Democratic. In the county we
elect one Commissioner and a Sheriff.
At chapel we have the masonic lecturer with us. The chief thought that he present[s] is "We
must learn to think["].
Our school goes on well. We have many people who do not study much. A man has to go along
with them the best that he can.
Late in the day I visit Mr. and Mrs. Arrowood. I have a pleasant time with them.
Nov. 6.-- This is the kind of weather known as Indian Summer. This comes in the late autumn.
The smoke seems to hang low. It is a sad time for me. It says that winter is near at hand. The
delightful days are almost over.
At chapel The Blandolph Literary Society gives a debate. The question is Ports and Terminals.
The four young ladies did well. Some of the speeches are well-prepared.
In the afternoon I read a book on Evolution. This is the most reasonable thing that I have ever
read. It is not a destructive thing.
At night I work on my course in Sociology. I have been writing a review of several book[s] .
This subject has a rich and growing literature. Many people are thinking along this line.
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The Andrew Jackson Greene Collection consists of more than 160 diaries written by Greene who describes Watauga County's education system, including Appalachian State Teachers College, cultural and religious life, and agriculture from 1906 to 1942. <br /><br /><strong>Biographical Note.</strong> Andrew Jackson Greene (March 2, 1883-August 12, 1942) was a life-long resident of Watauga County, North Carolina and instructor in several Watauga schools including Appalachian State Teachers College (A.S.T.C). Greene worked as a farmer, public school teacher, and college professor. Greene was an enthusiastic diarist maintaining regular entries from 1906 to the day before his death. He also recorded A.S.T.C. faculty meetings from January 9, 1915 to May 3, 1940. He married Polly Warren, and they had three children, Ralph, Maxie, and Lester.
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Andrew Jackson Greene kept this diary from July 13th through November 6th during the year of 1924. He recorded all of his daily duties from study, preaching, and grading student work. He also wrote weather information and community events. In addition, he made note of all of the family and friends that he visited each day. People named throughout the diary include but are not limited to G.W. Trivett, Dr. Peter Hayes, J.B. Elliot, and Thelma Perry.
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Baptist Young People’s Union
Blandolph Literacy Society
Boone
Dr. Peter Hayes
Elizabeth City
G.W. Trivett
Harmony Baptist Church
Howell Graveyard
J.B. Elliot
J.C. Smith
Mast
Newton Banner
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Sherwood’s Store
teacher
Thelma Perry
Three Forks Association
Training School Basketball