The 1863 Lake Map. Lot 3. Source: www.islandregister.com. Note Centerline Road is marked "Proposed Road"

Tuesday, February 17, 2015

Spurgeon Jeffery moves Clark Barn & Adams House

     Here's an excerpt from the Journals of Mary & Eva Jeffery of Lauretta & Alma.
Oct. 20, 1930

     Fine in morning, started to rain and a little snow at noon, quite a lot of snow in afternoon.  Dad started to haul Allen Clarks barn, knocked of work in afternoon and came home.  Hauling out potatoes to station.  George and Ed and Bona loaded 3 cars to day.
Oct 22, 1930
     Fine day.  Grading potatoes down in the barn, hauling to station, Bona loaded 2 cars to day.  Finished Allen Clarks barn and Dan Adams hauled the gear to Elmsdale.  Sold 189 bags, now 2.50 bus.
Oct. 23, 1930
     Fine day.  Dad hauling Dan Adams house, got his foot badly hurt.  Bona loaded 2 cars today.  Clifford Vincent ran into the wear rope and sled the building on his foot, Doctor Lefway brought him home in car.  Jim called up and Cameron and Mrs. Harry Platts.  Started to dig turnips.  Harry McLean called.

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