1879

John Becker

Indian River

Lewis Co., New York

Saturday, January 25, 1879

I was at Croghan today after a new sleigh.  Paid 32.00 dollars cash for it. Paid the same to Peter Bach. Mary's went home this evening with Johny.

Monday, May 2, 1879

Have been at Lowville.  Christopher Campeny was there too.  We bought each a bedstead.  His was $2.75 mine was $3.75 charged to Marilley & Monnat.  Bought a pair of pants @ 2.00.

Monday, July 14, 1879

We have been peeling bark today.  Have piled up this forenoon and peeled.  This afternoon has been very warm and pleasant.  Barbara brought dinner into the woods.  Cloudy tonight. 

Saturday, September 27, 1879

Was at Jordan settled up with Rice.  Had to pay for N. Strife $52.57 on account.  Received on check for $95.25 and one for $40. dollars.  Came home at one o'clock. 

Sunday, September 28, 1879

Went to Croghan paid John Campany in full $41.30 cents.  Paid Marilley & Monnat 3 dollars Peter Bach 11.41 on account.  It was quite late when I came home.  

Monday, September 29, 1879

I was at Christopher Shiver's auction today.  Drew one log to the sawmill to have it cut into yoke stuff.  Peter Boliver from Jordan helped me dig potatoes one wagon box.

Tuesday, Oct. 28, 1879

Finished sowing the balance of grass seed and began to drag.  It began to rain about two o'clock rained very hard until four.  Made a little wagon for Johny.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1879

Began to drag again this morning.  C. Campeny and I were hunting a deer which he wounded.  Dragged again this afternoon is growing colder.