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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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