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Philip "Henry" Shook Diary, 1891-1895

Philip Henry Shook 1891-1895 (11).pdf

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May the13 1892

23 {Wmz?} Bery Comenced

23 to plant corn on the

23 Haskin place

24 planting field potatoes

24 {Wm?} Bery finished planting

24 his corn on Haskin place

26 planting field corn

26 planting field Beans

31 Sowing cow corn on

31 Haskin place 1 1/2 bush

June the 6 & 7.{lowing? downing?}

6&7 road work in the

Haskin {Beot?}

July the 17 T. Merill

17 6 young pigs, July the 1

{lella?} likely died

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