Jasper  County Biographies

Haddie Barron Kelly Diary

THE KELLYS OF JASPER COUNTY
GEORGIA
Descendants of the Revolutionary Soldier
Jacob Kelly and wife Susanna Allen


Compiled by
Dorothy Kelly MacDowell
1984

Transcribed by Suzanne Forte (suzanneforte@bellsouth.net) May 2004.

The following names are mentioned in this dairy: Adams, Aiken, Barnes, Barron, Belcher, Benton, Betterton, Binns, Blacknell, Blackwell, Boeufeuillef, Bonner, Bradley, Branham, Broddus, Brown, Bullard, Burney, Butler, Byars, Campbell, Carroll, Catchings, Chenay, Cheny, Clarke, Clements, Cohen, Coile, Collier, Colquitt, Colyer, Davies, Davis, Dillard, Dowman, Dunn, Eakes, Ellis, Ezell, Florence, Gardner, George, Glawson, Glover, Gray, Green, Griswold, Hall, Hancock, Hardin, Harvey, Hearn, Henderson, Hill, Holder, Holloway, Holmes, Holsenbeck, Hungerford, Ingram, Jackson, Johnson, Jordan, Key, Kilpatrick, Lawrence, Leonard, Lovejoy, Loyd, Mack, Maddux, Malone, Marshall, Meriwether, Minn, Morgan, Mosely, Napier, Newton, Oxford, Parr, Penn, Perry, Persons, Petrie, Peurifoy, Ploden, Plowden, Pope, Potter, Powell, Purse, Rye, Raney, Reid Shaw, Simmons, Smith, Stewart, Swanson, Tate, Taylor, Tollison, Tuggle, Walker, Ward, Webb, Wilburn, Williams, Zackry.

According to information in this book, John Henry Kelly was the son of Beverly Allen Kelly (1818-1884) and Gillian Banks. Beverly's parents were Allen Kelly (1777-1858) and Mary Polly Riggins. Beverly's parents were Jacob Kelly (1755-1835) and Susannah Allen (1756-1835).

John Henry Kelly married first Louise Cordelia Benton who died in 1886, second Sallie Haddie BArron, daughter of Harrison Barron and Sarah Brown, and third Sara Kilpatrick.

John Henry Kelly's siblings were: William Allen Kelly (1844-1892) married India Dozier, Pleasant, who married Kate Peurifoy, Serena Clementine who married James Shaw and Kate, who married Phillip Webb.

The following are excerpts from the book "The Kellys of Jasper County, Georgia", by Dorothy Kelly MacDowell, relating the dairy of Haddie Barron Kelly.


EXCERPTS FROM DIARY OF HADDIE BARRON KELLY

While this is a very personal dairy of my grandmother, Haddie Barron Kelly, she write about many of the people mentioned in this genealogy. She also tells about the weather, food, entertainments and generally the type of life the people of Monticello enjoyed. Haddie is the 2nd wife of John Henry Kelly, who is always referred to as Mr. Kelly. Her family included three children by Mr. Kelly's first wife, Ina, wife of Dr. Petrie, who lived in Athens, Ga.; Troy, who never married, and Elmo Clyde Kelly, who lived in Monticello all of his life; and her own children, John Henry, Jr. (J.H.); Harrison Barron, (Barron); Haddie Brown, Martha (she calls Deala) and Mary Kelly.

It starts June 3, 1898, school closed today. The little boys say the teachers told them not to do anything but what they wanted to and they knew they were not going to want to pull weeds and work. June 4. Emma George PERSONS came in to spend Commencement with us. June 7, Miss Mell COLLIER'S room had the stage last night. J.H. spoke "Night Jess 'fore Xmas", by Eugene Field. He did nicely. Barron was in a tableaux - "Making hay while the sun shines". Ruth JORDAN was sitting on a big pile of hay and he was standing by a rack - dressed in his dirty clothes and a great big hat. Haddie Brown, Lucie BENTON and Cora HARVEY sand "What Will you Take for Me, Papa?" They look so sweet and did well. 8th. Clyde's room spoke for a medal last night. Wade CONNOR was awarded the medal tho' most people thought Basil BLACKNELL ought to have had it. Ruby POPE, Bessie PYE and Norwood OXFORD received diplomas. Norwood delivered the valedictory.

10. Had a moonlight pic-nic, at Anna JORDAN'S last night. Ran MALONE carried Emma GEORGE. She and Haddie Brown left for home this A.M. 14. Mr. Kelly and I came to Athens this A.M. Troy and George JACKSON represented the law class this afternoon. We are so proud of him. J.W. and Louise (Petrie Children) are as sweet and cunning as can be. Troy is a full fledged attorney now, graduating at the head of his class. J.W. was perfectly wild to go, this is his first visit off alone, he is just four years old. He was very much interested in packing his policemen, as he termed his valise. 18. I went home this aft. Haddie Brown, who had been on a visit to Emma George PERSONS, boarded the train, at Shady Dale. 20. Mr. Robert BARNES, whose wife is the only sister Mr. Jim BENTON had, died yesterday at the great age of eighty some years old. J.W. says he is going to stay until next June. He thinks it very strange to see us make up beds, says his mother has a girl to do that at her house. 22. Mamma (Sallie Brown BARRON, widow of Harrison BARRON, 1835-6-26-18682, who died in Confederate War, at Richmond, Va.) and Mary are spending the day with sister (Mattie BARRON who m. Otis BENTON and had Minnie who m. Dan GUNN). Making a lot of blackberry jelly. 23. Aunt Sudie and Miss Minnie POPE called this afternoon. 24. Mr. Kelly will conduct the services at the Baptist church tonight. Bessie BOEUFEUILLET of Macon came up yesterday to spend some time with Minnie. 25. Our forces have landed in Cuba and yesterday had their first landed battle, defeating the Spaniards. We had 13 men killed. 27. Went to see old Mrs. HARVEY who fell yesterday and it is feared she has broken or dislocated her hip. J.W. and Haddie Brown spent the day with Oma and Lucie and had a most delightful time. 28. J.W. and Deala spent the day with Aunt Sudie, Lucile MCDOWELL spent the day with Haddie. She is such a large child for her age - nine next month. Our Garden Club will have an ice cream festival tonight. Deala, Haddie and J.W. spent the day with Oma. 30. Troy is in Atlanta to nominate CHANDLER for governor.

Fri. July 1. Minnie BENTON and Bessie BOEUFEUILLET spent the day with us. Winifred LOYD and Walter HILL carried them bicycle riding at six o'clock. Called on Sallie Gantt WILLIAMS, who is visiting Agness POWELL, also Mrs. BINNS and Mrs. Rae JORDAN. 2. Capie JORDAN called this a.m. 3. Our troops are storming Santiago de Cuba and the reports are heart rending, our forces are losing so heavily. 4. Our Navy department captured the entire Spanish fleet or destroyed it, with the loss of one man. Mr. Jim HENDERSON died today at 2 o'clock after a lingering illness. Mrs. Sallie SWANSON and myself went around to see about securing homes for the missionary delegates. 5. 7. Mr. HALL is real sick. 8. Pulled our first grapes. Made a lot of pickle. Deala is five years old today. 9. Mr. Alex HUNTER died at 3 o'clock this afternoon of consumption. He had been so sick for a long time. 10. Mr. HUNTER was buried this aft, at the Presbyterian Church. 11. Our forces began to storm Santiago yesterday at 4 o'clock. The Spanish firing the first shot. 12. Such damp disagreeable weather and we are so busy preparing for the district meeting. 13. Had dreadful time, for cake baking and icing. 14. Miss Emma POWELL, Miss Allie SWANSON and myself are the receiving committee. We had a lot of buggies and carriages and soon had the delegates housed. About thirty none came. It has been eight years since the Oxford District held its meeting here. We are using the Baptist church as our church is not completed.

July 16. Had Mrs. BRANHAM for dinner and for supper. Mrs. DAVIES, Bonnell, Gerdine, and Miss Sallie STEWART. 17. Used our new church for the first time. It is real nice and we all felt so proud. Mrs. J. L. MINN was the first lady to go in and take a seat. She is a preacher's wife from Eatonton. Mrs. MARSHALL, Mrs. MINN, and Mrs. Ed GRAY her sister and Mrs. DUNN from Conyers took dinner with me today and Annie Hudson took supper. 19. Minnie HENDERSON came in for a little call this afternoon. 20. The 8th Confederate Veterans reunion met in Atlanta today. Mr. Kelly and a large crowd went up. Mamma carried Mary to preaching this morning to see the new church. (on the 28th she and Mr. Kelly go to Tallulah. They stay at the Hotel Marion and have a delightful time, returning home Aug. 10th.) 10. Took dinner at Inas. Her third child, a boy, came yesterday before day. Named him for his Papa. Sister is staying with her say he was so still all the while. Yesterday was Mary's birthday--her third. She was born Aug. 9th, 1896. Mamma made cake preparatory to giving her birthday party. She told Mamma she didn't want any boys. 11. Had a big baseball came between the "Fats and Leans". The fatmen looked too funny and we all enjoyed it so much. The leans won. 12. Has been raining ever since June 23rd. The weeks are about to take us. Went to see Mattie Belle Robinson BUTLER who is here with her first baby boy. She had his picture taken in Dr. MADDOX'S arms dressed in one of her mother's baby dresses, which is 47 years old. 14. Barron rode horseback out to his uncle Ossian BENTON'S and spent the day. He never was there before. Mr. Kelly thought that was very smart for a seven year old boy to do. He thinks Barron is great anyway. 18. Mr. Kelly left for New York this A.M.

August 19. Went calling this afternoon to see Mrs. Sam GRISWOLD of Macon who is visiting Mrs. Hen JORDAN and Mrs. Mon (?) JOHNSON, who just moved back from LaGrange. 24. Minnie came home from Jones Co. Attended the meeting of the Home Mission Society this aft. Mrs. DAVIS and myself were elected delegates to the annual meeting which meets in Atlanta in Oct. 25. Minnie HENDERSON MERIWETHER came too. 26. Mr. Cohen POPE died this morning at 3 o'clock. 27. Mr. Pope was buried from the Baptist church this morning. 29. Troy is over at camp meeting. Doyle CAMPBELL took dinner with Clyde today. 29. School opened today with a very good attendance. Mr. Kelly returned home from New York. 31. Lou SMITH came in and spent the aft. with us.

Sept. 1. Quite a big party at Judge FLORENCE'S. Troy carried Irene JORDAN. Aund Sudie, Kate and Little Ruby MARSHALL came this aft. 4. Mr. BETTERTON is away on a visit to his wife, who is visiting her father, so we worshipped with the Presbyterians, who used their church for the first time for preaching today. It is very pretty indeed. 6. Garden Club met today at Aunt Sudie's. We made arrangements for a big dinner, Wednesday, during Court week. 9. A nice day but no cotton coming. The merchants are blue. 10. Ben BARRON, who is at home sick, with typhoid fever is critically ill. 11. Sister, Mr. HALL and Miss Nell went over to Indian Springs today to the dedication of the Baptist church. Miss Nell's brother will preach. John MALONE went to see Ben today. 12. Had a telegram from Round Oak tonight, stating that Bennie was dying. 13. Ben died last night. L. O. BENTON'S store closed and all went to the funeral. Ran MALONE and I went. Mr. PARR had a beautiful service, buried him right by the side of Ma. 14. Cotton is below five cents. Very little coming.

15. Lucy BENTON is seven years old today. 18. Mr. Plowden the Presbyterian minister is sick, so all the churches worshiped with us. 19. Winnie Davis the daughter of the confederacy died yesterday. Mamma wanted Deala to pick up some cotton off the carpet and she wouldn't do it. Mamma told Mary that Deala was lazy and for her to come and help her. Mary jumped down and began picking the cotton up, saying "i haven't a lazy bone in my stomach". 21. Began work on winter dresses. Have had callers - Anna JORDAN and Mrs. Ras. JORDAN. 22. Mrs. CAMPBELL has been helping us sew today. 23. Making winter underwear. 24. Minnie HENDERSON came to see me today. Capie JORDAN and I went to Mrs. Harvey JORDANS this aft. 26. This court week. Two Messrs. HOLLIWAY, on their way to town this morning murdered Mr. Silas HARDIN, in a most brutal manner, but beyond Col Bill Jordan. The ladies Garden Club gave a barbecued dinner today. We sold out everything and made about thirty dollars. 29. Mrs. Coile is making me a real pretty brown suit for my trip. 30. Troy goes to Rome today to locate and practice law. He will be in partnership with John E. CHENY of Marietta. Mr. Sid LOVEJOY who likked his brother several months pleaded guilty and was sentenced to ninty nine years in pententiary.

Oct. 1. The Presbyterian church will be dedicated tomorrow by Dr. Mack. (Mrs. Kelly and Aunt "Babe" make a delightful trip to Lexington, Ky.) 13. Had letters from Ina, Mama. They wrote me Hamp JORDAN and a Miss WARD from Milledgeville, Mr. Harmen NEWTON and Miss Neal SMITH had all married since I left. 14. Barron is eight years old today. (Mrs. Kelly got back home the 24th). 25. Went up to see Sister this morning. She is making some lovely tatting hankerchiefs. Had an announcement card from Mrs. Callie GLANSON, announcing the marriage of her daughter Eppie to Sam HUNGERFORD. They were married Sunday afternoon. He was given her such an elegant diamond ring. Annie Greaves STEWART is in Noble's sanitarium for treatment. I went to see her several times. 26. Dr. CLEMENTS, who had been sick for some time, with cancer, on his eye, died just before dinner. 27. Dr. CLEMENTS was buried this aft. at the Methodist Church. Many beautiful tributes were paid him. 29. Uncle Nels, one of our old family negroes, now eighty years, came to see us today. He is so well preserved. 31. We have been up town all day working for our flower show.

November 1. Mr. Bud NEWTON died this afternoon.. He went in Hutchinson's store and died in a short while. Carrie was in town and reached him before he died. Tonight we had a nice musical program and reciations. Had light refreshments served, in a japanese booth, by Ruby POPE, Annette KELLY and Gussie GLOVER, who were dressed as jap girls. 4. Anna JORDAN called today. 5. Ina and children came tonight. Charles Jr. lacks a few days of being three months old...He looks like Mr. Kelly. 7. The children can keep us busy peeling cane. 9. Charles is three months old. Had him weighted and he tipped the beam at 17 lbs. He is such a sweet bright little fellow. 11. Went up town and weighted. Ina weighed 140 and I 190. Ina and Mr. Kelly are at the Ephworth League tonight.

19. The Methodist church was dedicated last Sunday by Dr. DOWMAN president of Emory... Dr. PETRIE came down and spent Sunday night. 20. Joe POPE went up town Saturday night, bought a lot of poisons (?) sent home and hasn't been seen since. Mr. Kelly is fifty two years today, but he is so well preserved, healthy and strong that I can scarcely realize it. 21. Poor Joe POPE was found by Key GREER and Frank FLORENCE about half past eleven today. He was beat badly about the head. Such a horrible affair. They arrested Ed MERIWETHER last night & excitement is high. 22. Joe was buried this morning. 22. After dinner I started to the Missionary meeting, when Miss Leila BENTON called me back and the mob was forming. They took Ed MERIWETHER out beyond the big cut, hung and shot him to death. Ever so many in jail. 23. Mary RANEY and Evan CHENAY were carried out last night, rope around their necks, and under the tree, when Mr. Jim EZELL quieted the mob and saved them. 25. The Clements family moved to Eastman to live today. Annette KELLY went with them. 28. We just had Sunday school this a.m. Mr. REID assumed the duties as superintendent today. Mr. Kelly had been for 25 consecutive years. 31. Mrs. HILL, Sister, Miss Leila and Miss Ola BRADLEY came to see me today.

December. 2. Today is Minnie Benton's sixteenth birthday. I gave her a beautiful hat and Marshall WILBURN some fine perfume in a silk lined case. 3. Haddie Brown is seven years old today. 5. We killed hogs today. 6. Finished up my lard and am very tired. Irene JORDAN is telling it up at the store that she and James JOHNSON would marry Thursday eve, at four o'clock. It was such a surprise to everyone. 7. Alba CLEMENTS and Will HOLDER, announced their marriage here today. They were marred in Macon, the first days of Oct. and had kept it a secret ever since. He came up to Eastman and took her home with him. That was such a surprise to everyone. 8. Theresa BLACKWELL, who lived near here, died of blood poison last night and was buried in Westview Cemetery this aft. She is their only daughter. Irene JORDAN and James JOHNSON were married this afternoon...and left in the evening train for Macon where they will reside. No one there but the immediate family and most intimate friends. She wore a green dress, trimmed in white lace and red. The marriage is the end of an old love affair. They have broken up repeatedly. 10. Had a nice snow last night.

11. Our new pastor, Mr. Walter DILLARD preached today. 19. The President spent several hours in Macon today. The railroad gave cheap rates. Mr. Kelly and I went down. Kate CAMPBELL was going him, Jim was not with her, so she spent the day with us..Failed to see Pres. McKinley. Saw Sallie BARRON and her husband Mr. ELLIS. Have been getting up X mas presents for the children to carry to Athens. Have Louise a doll, J.W. some confectionaries, Ina a center piece of Battenburg lace and Dr. three hankerchiefs. 23. The little boys left this morning. Barron wanted to carry all of his clothes, so his valise would be large. 24. Have some pretty dolls for Mary and Deala, a metalic phone for the three..25. Ina and Doctor sent Mr. Kelly a gold pen, me a brush and comb and a lovely handwork hankerchief. Annie Kate and Philip WEBB took dinner with us. 26. Went to see Annie Lee CASH and new baby, who is visited her mother now. 29. Miss Kate GLOVER called this aft. 30. Clyde's set had a little party at Capt. ROBERT'S tonight.

Sun. Jan. 1, 1899. Another year, with its great responsibilities and opportunities has been ushered in bright, clear and cold. 3. School opened up nicely. Miss Jennie GARDNER, Mrs. DILLARD'S sister, is the teacher, in place of Mr. NORRIS. 9. Six year ago, on Thursday, Jan 9 we moved into this house. Lettie Brown ( a cousin from Ky.) came in a few days and made us a long visit. We had so much snow that winter. But Ina and Lettie had so much fun and so many beaux. I went out visiting to see Miss Allie GREEN and Mrs. BULLARD. Leila TOLLESON married in the morning. I sent her such a magnificent bunch of violets this aft. Irene JORDAN and James JOHNSON are at home for the first time since their marriage. I met them out walking this aft. 10. It was raining nicely this a.m. but I dressed and called by for Miss Leila, and we went to the Presbyterian church to see Leila TOLLESON and Bob HEARN married at 7:30 o'clock. It is the first marriage in the new church. It was sweetly decorated. She was married in a stone colored travelling dress and carried violets. Kate was maid of honor and Jim SAMMONS best man. Evan TALMADGE and Mattie HEARN, Gussie GLOVER and Howard EZELL were attendants. They left on the eight o'clock train for Macon, where they will spend a few days, before going to Helena, Arkansas, their future home.

17. Attended Home Mission society and called on Mrs. Agnes REID. She is very sad over the death of Mrs. Drew BONNER, her aunt, who died so suddenly Sunday night. 13. J. H. is ten years old today. J. H. missed his arithmetic and Mr. Hall whipped him for it and then I whipped him. 21. Last night Mr. Kelly had two negro fiddlers to come out and play and the children invited all the children in the neighborhood to come and play. Several came. He had sweet crackers, bananas and candy for them to eat. Mary did just as much like the large ones as she could and would kiss Reuben COILE, the smallest child here. This afternoon we met at Capie JORDAN'S and organized a history club, with Capie for president. We enrolled about 18 members. 23. Went to see Mr. HARVEY and Mrs. MORGAN. 26. Planted a magnolia on the left side of the lawn and tea olive on the right side Miss Minnie POPE came to see us this aft. 28. Everything is covered with snow this morning. Mary said such a bright little thing the other day. Col. Lee JORDAN died last Sunday and his young wife of all the talk. The drummers have all been telling things on her this week. Ina's telling Mamma what Mr. Kelly had told me that the drummers told him. One thing was that she wasn't willing for them to have as many sheets as they needed. When I finished up I said what ought to be done with such a woman. I had not noticed Mary, who was sitting quietly by playing and so she spoke out and said "hang her". It amused us all very much.

Feb. 1. Have been married twelve years today. The ladies of the Baptist church had an oyster supper tonight. 3. Mrs. Jordan sent around for us to come this aft. for the Garden Club. 4. Had our History Club meting at Oma BENTON'S this evening. 8. The thermometer was down to 17 above zero. Coldest weather we have had in years. 9. Thermometer down to 11 this morning; water froze in my bed room, something that has happened only a few times since we have been living here. 10. Mr. Kelly got the children a piano yesterday -- a Harvard make -- paid $210 for it delivered, at the depot. 12. The most furious snow storm I ever saw is raging today. Has snowed nearly all day. Mrs. Walker ZACKRY died this a.m....Thermometer down to ten at bed time. 13. The thermometer down to four degrees below zero. Coldest weather we have ever had in any of our lives. No one at school except Clyde, H. J., Barron and Nina WALKER. Mr. HALL went out and sent them home. The snow is very deep and a bad wind blowing that fairly cuts you. The children are impatiently awaiting their "parano", as Deala and Mary calls. Mrs. ZACHRY was buried this aft. I do not see how they could bury her, the thermometer is 8 above zero at noon today. Miss Jennie GARDNER'S uncle, congressman TATE, sent her a free pass and she left for Washington, D.C., Saturday. Rubie POPE will teach for her. We can't keep the boys in the house. J.H. has his head tied up in a red bandana handkerchief but Barron was too proud for it, and so we put it on J.H. He has his tied up with a silk one. Clyde wore a large brown veil and Mr. Kelly a pink fascinator. 14. The thermometer was 8 degrees above zero. The piano came today. It was made by Everett Co. The case Circasian walnut. We sent up for Capie JORDAN and she came and tried it for us. We are very much pleased. It is a $325 instrument. Mrs. WILBURN'S family came over and sang and played on it. 15. The snow is still everywhere. Haddie Brown isn't well. Dr. BULLARD came to see her.

16. Rained and all the snow is nearly washing away. 17. Minnie came down and played for us tonight. No one hurt during the snow. 20. Angie, who nursed Haddie Brown and Deala is very ill with dropsy. I went to see her this aft. 22. Mamma and Papa married 40 years ago today. Planted seven silver leaf maple, two white pine and one spruce pine trees on my front lawn and several in my back yard. 25. Miss Leila BENTON spent the afternoon with me. The children or Clyde received his board for playing carrom and croknoldtc. on last night. The musical lovers organized a musical society at Mr. Hill's tonight. 26. Mrs. Dillard's mother died suddenly yesterday and so they all left for Gainesville for the funeral. 27. We sent for 3 clematis vines today. Miss Leila BENTON and Agnes POWELL sent with me. 29. Old Price was found dead, in the lot this morning. He worked hard all day yesterday and did not notice anything wrong with him. We are all in tears over it.

March 1. Mr. Kelly left for the markets today. 3. Mrs. JOHNSON and Green moved into Mary SMITH'S lot this week. 4. History Club met at Mrs. GLOVERS, but only a few out. 5. Had such an awful storm last night..we got up and dressed, brought the children downstairs, except Deala. Her feelings are very much hurt. She said we didn't love her. The hail was so hard and large. We were dreadfully frightened. Ever so many had experiences to tell today. I am so thankful we were spared. Lou, Aunt Ellen's daughter came in and spent the night in the house, she was so frightened. Lovic BENTON was very badly scared; got up and read his Bible for ever so long. 6. It has snowed and snowed today. 7. The cold is intense down to 18. Mrs. Rae JORDAN, Mrs. Nettie GLOVER, Sallie NEWTON and myself met this morning and arranged the programs (for the Garden Club). 9 Called on Capie JORDAN'S guest, Mrs. MCMASTERS of Waynesboro. Went up to Sister's this morning. Harry has been sick all this week from pulling off his shoes. 11. Mr. HALL carried J.H. down to Macon today to spend the day. He was perfectly delighted. Shined his shoes, etc. He return on the train this night, but Mr. HALL spent the night down there with his father. He saw some nuns and thought they were ghosts. 14. Capie JORDAN had a progressive carrom party his aft. for her guest, Mrs. Dr. MCMASTERS. Had four tables. Agnes POWELL and I tied for the first place. Agnes drew it - a box of candy. She had for refreshments salted peanuts, ham egg salad, crackers and sandwiches, pickles and olives and coffee. 27. My historical library came today, cost $16.29. Minnie HENDERSON came in today. Kate CAMPBELL gave a progressive carrom party this aft. She received in a pink satin evening dress. Mary DAVIS won the prize - a puff case, with silver top. Mrs. PERRY is helping us sew.

April 1. Lou and baby spent the day with us. Miss Capie DAVIS has adopted a four year old boy named Berry BYARS. Annie LAWRENCE was buried here today. She was teaching in Talbottom, had pneumonia. She was such a lovely sweet christian girl. 3. The larger of most of them ran away from school today to April fool the teacher. Minnie and Clyde both ran away. They did not have any dinner. They went to the mill pond and spent the day. Mr. HALL is keeping them in every day after school. 6. We are preparing to go to Macon tomorrow to hear Jefferson play. 7. A large crowd came down from Monticello this a.m. Ruby JORDAN and Ruby POPE and myself were the only ladies. 8. Jefferson over 72 years old played "The Rivals" to an immense house...our tickets were only a dollar and half a piece. 10. I went up and had Charlie CAMPBELL fill a tooth this aft. He just graduated a week ago, 3rd in his class--the youngest---and 51 in the class.

17. Mrs. Hen JORDAN called. 12. History Club met at Capie JORDAN'S this aft. I read a piece describing the natural curiosities of Georgia. Several asked to take it home and read to their families and Dr. MADDUX said it ought to be published. 13. We went to see Miss Susie COLLIER, who is visiting his sister Miss Nell at Sister's. Went to see Minnie ROBERT who has been quite sick. 19. Mr. HANCOCK and Miss Emma PURSE were married a week ago today in Atlanta. They came to Barnesville spent the night, came to Macon spent the day and came up on the train. She is very large --just towers above Mr. HANCOCK. He has been going to see her for more than a year. Paul PETRIE died a week ago today of consumption. Poor boy, he was so young to die, hadn't been out of school two years. All of the doctors have gone to Macon to the Medical convention. Even Dr. MADDUX; he joined fifty years ago. There are only three living who joined at that time. Macon has planned to give them a royal reception. 20. Miss Kate GLOVER, Madames ELDER and GREEN called this aft. Mr. and Mrs. Ras JORDAN separated today. It is such an unfortunate affair.

22. Delightful musical at the acadamy last night. An immense crowd was out. 26. School is suspended for Memorial services. Large crowd out. Mr. HALL delivered the address. Mrs. DILLARD sang a lovely solo. Wade CONNOR and Basil BLACKWELL spoke pieces too and did well. History club had a full meeting at my house in the aft. I wrote a paper on "Inventors of Georgia". 27. Called on Mr. HANCOCK'S bride, but found her out. Also went to see Anna JORDAN, Agnes POWELL and Mrs. B-----. It is warm enough for summer but I haven't taken off my undervest yet. 30. Cousin Dump KENDRICK died a week ago today. She was taken suddenly ill on Friday with severe pains in her body. The pains struck her heart Sunday morning and she died suddenly. Had a letter from Cousin Minnie telling me of it. Cousin Jennie Lee has a boy.

May 1. Mr. Bill WILBURN'S horse came very near killing him right in front of gate this a.m. The road cart dropped down on him and of course he kicked. It like to have frightened me to death. Mr. BRADLEY and Lerner BENTON came out and spent yesterday aft. 2. Garden Club held a nice meeting at Mrs. PENN'S this aft. 6. Kate CAMPBELL entertained the Afternoon Club this afternoon. She invited Mrs. JOHNSON and I. We had such a nice time. Had cakes, frozen strawberries and chocolate ice cream. 7. Mr. PLOWDEN, the pastor for several years of the Presbyterian church preached his farewell sermon today. He leaves on account of his wife's health and goes to her native state Virginia so Mr. DILLARD carried all of congregation there. Mr. Kelly and I went up to Sisters after dinner. 8. Mrs. Mollie JORDAN and Anna called then Miss Nell COLYER and Lurner BENTON came out and we all went to the strawberry patch and had a nice time picking them. 9. Ina sent me such a pretty square for a birthday present tonight. Had a letter from Cousin Jennie WALKER thanking me for a cap I sent her baby, William BROWN. Said it was the first present he had ever received. Mr. KELLY and about forty more left for the ninth Confederate reunion in Charleston today. 10. Today is my 37th birthday. I have so much to be thankful for.

11. Today is J.W.'s fifth birthday. He will have his first party. I sent him a tie. We had such a nice meeting of the History Club yesterday. We begun to file the papers. I found a little trunk at the store and gave it to them for keeping them in. We are going to begin to print some paper every week. 15. Mrs. Willie HANCOCK returned my call this p.m. She is quite pretty and so pleasant. She was nicely dressed--clothes fit her beautifully. 17. Have been adding brass buttons to a gray suit of clothes for J.H. to speak in commencement. He represents himself as being Robert E. Lee. He is so fond of speaking and gives promise of being an orator. 18. Mr. KELLY and Deala went up to Athens. Tried o get Mar to go, begun to dress, but she cried and said Sister's house is too far. She has never been on a train or farther than Mrs. Mary POPE's in a buggy. Deala goes every opportunity. 19. School closes for the term. Clyde finishes up here. Mr. HALL leaves with this term. He is such an intellectual man and an unusual teacher. I like him better than any principal we have ever had. He has done so much for Clyde and J.H. and they are so fond of him. Wish so much he could finish up all my children and then go to college with them. Mr. Kelly and Delea returned ..had such a nice visit--took a street car ride around the city. 21. Received a card from Cousin Sallie Joe this a.m. written Thursday 18 stating that she had just received a telegram from cousin Dollie ANDERSON saying cousin Charlie was dead. 22. George BARRON came up to see and stay through commencement. The smaller scholars gave an entertainment tonight. Barron and Haddie Brown were in a drill. J. H. spoke R.E. Lee and a Boy's View of it and did best of all. 23. Clyde's crowd spoke and did splendidly. It was so proud of him. Minnie spoke and did beautifully, Grace POPE recited too. 24. Capt George NAPIER of Monroe delivered a splendid address today. Clyde and Baily KELLY, Wade CONNOR Claude EZELL, Broughton HARDY, Grace ROBINSON, Ethel ELDER, Mozelle WALKER, Maggie ZACHRY, and Alma LOYD received diplomas -- the largest class ever graduated. Minnie received the medal and Grace POPE honorary mention. Wade CONNOR received a medal and Clyde honorary mention. Clyde cried like a child after receiving his diploma, because he had to leave Mr. HALL. 25. Haddie Brown took her first music lesson this a.m. from Mrs. ELDER, who was Ina's former teacher. She wore a striped blue and white percale dress, made with ruffles over the shoulders, a white and brown checked gingham sunbonnet. Sister carried the Misses COLLIER, SIMS, Jennie GARDNER and Nannie SMITH and Minnie, Messrs. Ed and Lovic and Lerner BENTON, Gus MALONE, Ellsworth HALL and Sherrod CAMPBELL on a moonlight ride last night to Grand View. They had lunch out there. 28. Mrs. Clayton GOOLSBY died at her brother's, Mr. BRADLEY's this aft of cancerous affliction. 29. Mrs. GOOLSBY was buried this a.m. from the Methodist Church. 31. Mrs. Kelly, Pit and three boys have gone out on a camping fishing trip on Muddy Creek.

June 1. Thu. Clyde is sixteen years old and so well grown for his age. Nina BARNES and Mr. Cliff BELCHER married this aft. Several went to the marriage. 7. Mattie Belle ROBINSON BUTLER arrived this a.m. to spend some time with Mrs. Kate GLOVER. 8. Mr. Kelly and Lerner left for Warm Springs to attend the Banker's Convention. Mrs. H. A. MOSELY "Aunt Net" of Eatonton came today. Miss Ollie GREEN came over to spend some time with us too. 12. The Jasper Co. Institute began their session today. Green JOHNSON delivering the welcome address. 13. Barron and I carried Aunt Net out to Mrs. E. SMITH'S and spent the day. 14. Pliny HALL of Jackson married Miss Mary LEONARD of Vienna tonight. Mr. HALL is best man, Sister and Ed are going to the reception given them in Jackson Fri. night. Our Garden Club gave an ice cream festival at the court house this evening, we made over ten dollars.

17. Sister and Ed BENTON went to Jackson ... The wheat thrashing crowd are spending the night with us. Haddie Brown went to Shady Dale with the PERSONS girls this aft. 18. Clyde left for Athens this a.m. to attend University commencement. 28. Made cake for Clyde and Minnie's party today. Clyde and Minnie had the first real party we have ever had here. Had lawn decorated; cake, cream pineapple and lemon sherberts served on little cakes on the lawn -- had the jiggle and seats on the lawn. An immense crowd and all seemed to enjoy it. Minnie wore a light blue organdie. Annie E. WILLIAMS came up. She wore a pink organdie. She is 5 ft 8 in and 1/2 high but very pretty. I neglected to note events which transpired this week. Wednesday morning at 8:30 o'clock Willie HARVEY and Mr. CARROLL of Coington were quietly married. They have been teaching at Mansfield together this year. Thursday at 4:30 Lema BULLARD and Fitzhugh PENN ran away and were married. She, Mattie FLORENCE, Mattie PERSON went to the parsonage and Fitzhugh and Harward rode their wheels and I heard that is the way they came back. Dr. Bullard takes it very calmly.

July 4. Fred JORDAN is five years old today and gave a party. 8. Today is Deala's sixth birthday. She had a little party - about 21 present. (At the protracted meeting at the Methodist Church) Haddie and Lucie BENTON and 11 others were taken into the church today, Jackson WARREN, Beth THURMAN and brother, Erma FLORENCE, Gordon ROBINSON, Leila BOWEN, Mary and Jim MALONE, Viola GOOLSBY. 12. Mamma and children went out to see Aunt Clemmie this aft. Mamma learned of Mrs. CRAWLEY how to make fancy candies this a.m. Paid a dollar and half to learn. 15. Aunt Sallie SMITH came up this a.m. Cousin Doll ANDERSON is at Round Oak on a visit now. 18. Ina and family left for Ky. yesterday. 19 Harry, J.H. and Barron came home this morning. Clyde left yesterday for the drummer's excursion to the Isle of Palms near Charleston, S.C. He went home with Gus STEWART and will attend the Jones Co Sunday school convention. 27. Annie SHAW is spending several days with me. 31. I went to see Leila BONNER who was spending the day with Mrs. Sid NEWTON.

August 1, Tue. 2. Ina and children came this evening. Ina is just out of the bed. 3. Ruby POPE, Stella BENTON and Aunt Sudie came to see Ina today. Louise is very bright. Can walk the cake walk. Mr. Kelly carried them all fishing today. 6. A week ago today Mary fell out of the trap just in front of Mr. Lucien BENTON'S. She was senseless for sometime. Mr. Lucien ran to her and picked her up before we got the trap stopped and got back. 7. Clara BURNEY and Hattie Woods and Anna JORDAN came this aft. Anna is just back from an extended trip to N.C. 9. Mary is four years old today and Charles one year old. 10. Ina spent the day with Mrs. Kate KELLY today. 18. Clyde has been so sick that I haven't written anything for a week. Dr. PETRIE came down Sunday and staid until Tuesday. Clyde's fever goes to 104. Miss Annie POOLE a trained nurse came this aft from Macon to nurse him. 16. Clyde's fever left last night and he has been without fever all day. 28. Yesterday sister, Ed and Oma BENTON, Cleo ALLEN and Alice WILLIAMS, Marshall WILBURN and Minnie BENTON, Bessie BOEUFEUILLET, Florence BARRON, Chap and myself went to Indian Springs camp meeting.

Sept 2. Cousin Minnie BROWN came yesterday to make us a visit. She is just back from an extended trip West. Mr. SIMMONS the new principal will board with Mrs. RODGERS. Miss Marilu INGRAM and Nell COLLIER will board with Sister. 7. Clyde hopes to leave for Athens Tue. 10. Nannie SMITH and John BOSTON of Marietta married last. No one there except Florence ADAMS and Mr. Tom SMITH's family. He leaves this aft. to take command of some Penn. regiment and then go to the Phillipines. Nannie will remain at home. Her marriage came in the nature of a very great surprise to every one. 16. Took charge of Mrs. Harvey JORDANS Sunday school class today. It has only 3 members - Lurline SIMMONS, Dotie GREEN and Nell FLORENCE. Mr. Hall left to take the law course at the University this A.M. Grace ROBINSON left for Alabama to school too. A crowd of the University boys from here went up this morning. 23. Cotton is coming in and bringing over six cents. 26. Went to see an opera troop which is playing here. They played "Ready the Mail Girl." 28. Mr. Joe HOLLOWAY is being tried for killing Mr. Silas HARDEN. 29. Mr. HOLLOWAY was sentenced for twenty years, but made bail and went home this aft. 30. Minnie BENTON left for Athens to enter the Lucy Cobb institute. For her first term in college. She will be 17 in Dec. She wore a navy blue tailor made suit and golf style of a hat, which is so fashionable this season. She had on a white lawn waist and one of those immense ties.

Oct 2. Cotton went up to seven cents yesterday. People are holding their cotton. 6. Mrs. Minnie POPE had another girl baby Wednesday night. Old Mrs. HARVEY, Mr. Harmon HARVEY's mother, died this a.m. at Lillie AIKEN at Aikenton. She was 79 years old, a pure, devoted christian. 7. Buried old Mrs. HARVEY at Methodist Churchyard. 8. Barron and Lerner BENTON left for Ky. yesterday morning. Barron went up town and he met his Uncle Lerner, who proposed to take him. He ran home and before I realized what he was doing he was gone. 9. Mr. Kelly has just telephoned out that he has just received a telegram saying Florence was dead. 10. Sister and I went down to the funeral .. she was born 20 Sept 1876. She was so young to die, and was never sick before. Out of the seven children only three are living. 11. Aunt Sudie and Mrs. BULLARD spent the evening with us. Had Miss Minnie POPE's children with them. 12. Oma and Capie came to see me this a.m. Mrs. Lucy MALONE, Mrs. Dora WILBURN and Miss Kate GLOVER and Mrs. JOHNSON came to see me this a.m. Barron got back from his trip to Ky. Lerner told one of the conductors that he was about five years old and the man said, well he will be a whale when he get to be ten. He thought those fine Ky horses were hustlers. He went in a sleeper and learned how to call the porter too. It will be ever the greatest trip of his life. 14. Barron is nine year olds. He was born Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Went up and spent the evening with Sister. Lerner BENTON was up to see Miss Nell. 24. Miss Mamie NEWTON is helping me. 24. Francis, Mrs. DILLARD's little baby died this morning. He had been so sick for several months. 27. Miss Ola BRADLEY and myself rode out to Miss Mamie POPE's and got some of the lovliest roses I ever saw. A lot of children are playing here tonight. Paul and Gene WILBURN, Evan MALONE and Daisy HICKMAN are the guests. 29 Mr. Kelly, myself, Pit and all of the children went out to the old Kelly homestead, where Mr. Kelly was born and raised. We carried our dinner and had a regular pic-nic of it. We went to the branch and all the old places. The children enjoyed it so much.

November 7. Our regular flower show came off this morning. Had the nicest display we have ever had - vegetables, breads, jellies, etc were displayed. Tonight Miss Nell COLLIER and a Miss GLOVER recited and had a cake dance. Mr. Kelly and Mrs. HILL received the prize which was Mamma's fancy candy. 11. Mr. Kelly sold his stock of good to the Benton Supply Co. 16. At 3:30 Annie ELDER and Jim MORTON of Jones Co. were married, Ross and Ethel ELDER, Kate POPE and Miss CLARKE of Jones Co. were the bride-maids. The bride was dressed in a lovely gray dress trimmed in white satin. 20. Mr. K. and I dined with Judge Florence yesterday. It was their 25th anniversary. The dinner was elegant. 28. Mr. Jim MADDUX of Flovilla died this morning. Dr. MADDUX had been with him ever since he knew of his illness. He will be brought here for burial. Mrs. Judge BARTLETT, who formerly lived here, died in Macon yesterday. Mr. MADDUX was buried in the Methodist Churchyard today. 30. It is Thanksgiving and the school has a holiday. Barron has gone to George POWELL's to hunt and J.G. has gone to Hollis POPE's to go hunting.

December 2. Today is Haddie Brown's eighth birthday. Cairo HARVEY and Lucie BENTON spent the day with her. 3. Minnie BENTON is 17 years old today. 14. Miss GLOVER of Flovilla who is endeavoring to secure a class in elocution, gave a recital at the Academy to-night. 19. Rainy but I carried the little girls up town to see Santa Claus. 24. Mr. Kelly and I took dinner with Kate and Jim CAMPBELL, Aunt Sudie and all of her boys were there. Troy and Clyde took dinner with Sister. Mr. Hall gave her some handsome silver belt buckles for X mas present. 26. The last two grades of school had a party last night at the Academy. Miss Kittie JOHNSON, or old neighbor, died at Shady Dale yesterday, at the home of her only child, Mrs. George PERSONS> Mr. and Mrs. Ossian BENTON had a reunion of the BENTON family at their home today. 27. Mrs. Dora WILBURN and I went out to see Mrs. Ben DAVIDSON, ten mile trip. We wrapped up well, had hot rocks, and did not get cold. Mr. and Mrs. Tony MOBLEY of Shady Dale spent the day there too. We had an immense turkey dinner. 29. Clyde entertained Minnie and Oma BENTON, Hampton BENTON, Doyle CAMPBELL, Walter HILL and George HAMMOND of Thomasville, who is visiting Walter HILL. 31. Began snowing this a.m.

Monday, January 1, 1900. 2. A small informal gathering at Berta MALONE's last night. Clyde went out. He and Minnie returned to Athens this a.m. for school. 3. Leona Bullard PENN is very ill, not expected to live. She has been sick for over five weeks, with intense nausaue. She was married six months ago this week. 4. Poor Leona died today. Her father will bear all the expenses. 5. A large crowd attended Leona's funeral from the Presbyterian church and she was buried in West View Cem. Dr. BULLARD had an elegant white casket. 9. Uncle Sam sent J.H. and Barron a pair of goats today. They are the happiest boys alive. Have named them Joe Wheeler and Dewey. 10. Fred JORDAN had a little party this evening, but Mary could not b persuaded to go. 15. Miss Frankie WILBURNs baby, Turner, seven months old, died last night from a lock in his bowels. Buried this aft in West View Cem. 18. Today is J.H.'s eleventh birthday. Mamma made him some french candy. 21. Brother died nine year ago today. 30. A new baby at the Parsonage, Mrs. DILLARD has a new baby boy born Saturday aft.

Feb 1. Was married 13 years ago today. 5. Went to see Miss Callie Pearson who is visiting Mrs. Mattie SWANSON,. Stopped to see Mr. BRODDUS and May BONNER. Found Mrs. B. so much better. Mrs. DICKSON of Atlanta is visiting her sister, Mrs. HANCOCK. I called to see her and was charmed with her. 6. Garden Club met at Mrs. COHEN's this evening. Mrs. M. S. BENTON was elected President., Mrs. PEURIFOY and Mamie POPE vice presidents and Agnes POWELL secretary and treasurer. 8. Mrs. DICKSON of Atlanta, Mrs. HANCOCK and Mrs. GREEN called this evening. 14. We had a tacky party at Mrs. GREEN's tonight. It will be a pound affair - just fruits and confectionairs. 15. The tacky party was a great success. I wore a red dressing sacque with a yellow lawn skirt and ever so much ribbon. Addie HARVEY received the prize. Mrs. PERRY and Miss L --- JORDAN looked so pretty. 16. Capie JORDAN, Fred and myself went out to see Mrs. Harvey JORDAN and her six weeks old baby boy, Stanley Linton, this aft. 17. Thermometer has gone to 10 or thereabouts. 18. Lurner BENTON came out, brought our mail and staid until bed time. J.W. went back with Doyle. J.H. and Barron gave him their bycycle they had out grown and their air rifle. He felt very rich indeed. He was perfectly carried away with the goats - just couldn't sleep for thinking of them. 22. Mr. Kelly was so unwell, I sent for Dr. BULLARD. He prescribed a nerve tonic. Mr. Kelly, M.S., L.O. and Gene BENTON, Jim KILPATRICK and Dick DAVIS met and talked cotton factory last night. Started the subscription list with five thousand each except Dick DAVIS, who put down one thousand. Today they secured forty thousand. 26. Old Mrs. SNOW, Judge Florence's mother in law died at his home last night. Mr. and Mrs. Walker MALONE's little month old infant died this aft. 26. Louise PETRIE is four years old today.

March 3. Troy returned to Rome this a.m. Harry carried him to Flovilla and brought Miss Nell COLLIER, who has been staying this week with her sister and mother who are both very sick. Mary DAVIS entertained the Saturday afternoon Club this evening. I went and joined. 5. Sister was taken sick last night and sent for me. She isn't so sick - just a bilious attack. 7. Mrs. BRODDUS died last night after several weeks illness and was buried this aft. She was a most remarkable woman. One of the strongest characters I ever knew. She was 72 years old and was s Miss CATCHINGS from Jones Co. 10. George DILLARD, the preacher's oldest child is quite sick and is suspicious. Something like small pox. Judge FLORENCE's family have small pox. No services at the Methodist Church today. Dr. WEBB, who is treating Judge FLORENCE's family claims it is not. 12. Sent for the doctor who has been treating small pox in Jones Co, and he says it is small pox. Closed all the schools and the town is greatly excited. George is very sick. Jos. FLORENCE who is attending school business college in Atlanta and who came home when his grandmother died has the small pox. 14. No new cases. Delea, Barron and Haddie Brown were vaccinated. J.H. just won't be. 16. Everything frozen up.

18. The expert on small pox from Washington, D.C. was here today. He says it is unmistakably small pox and that the treatment is just as it should be. No services in churches. 19. Little George died this a.m. The entire town is sad. He was such a handsome little six year old boy. I went up to Sisters this a.m. after carrying some flowers and a note to the guard to carry Mrs. DILLARD, and was caught up there in the rain, so had to spend the day. The detention house if back of the Parsonage, so we could see the funeral procession from Sister's. The white and colored nurse Dr. COILE, the doctor and Mrs. DILLARD went over to the cemetery. Dr. COILE prayed at the grave. The FLORENCE family are up again and going to the table. There was a great deal of excitement here today. Even little Mary was vaccinated. Deala is very anxious to save her face. She says she does not wan to hurt her "pretty beauty".

23. Capers and Miss Leila came to see me this aft. 23. Dewey and wife are the guests of the city of Macon today. This is his first trip South since he has become famous. 24. Col. A.S. and Will and Frank FLORENCE and Aunt Puss GLOVER, the colored woman on the lot, are all sick today, presumably with small pos. 29. The ladies are beginning to come out again tho' the negro woman at Col FLORENCE's broke out today.

April 2. School opened again, after being closed 3 weeks. The quarantine was raised at the Parsonage yesterday. I went to the fence and talked to them. Miss Jennie lent me "To have and to Hold" to read, it is all the craze. So many of the pupils have sore arms very few at school. 15. Aunt Net MOSELY, my old teacher, died one day last week in Eatonton or pneumonia. She was so cultured and such a devout christian. 19. Miss Florence HOLSENBECK helped me sew today. 24. Mr. Kelly and Dr. BULLARD went to the asylum and spent the day. A body of the trustees were meeting, they invited them to dine with them. Dr. POWELL told him to give up business and go to recreating.

May 2. Mr. Kelly went up to Athens to spend several days. 9. Had a letter from Mr. Kelly and Clyde received a perfect report for the month. 10. Thirty eight years old today. 12. Tannery BENTON and Herman WILBURN, Ina KINARD and R uth HILL graduated last night. Mr. SAMMONS made no effort to have a commencement. 15. Today is the primary. Mr. Kelly was nominated for county commissioner. 16. Mama has been so unwell that I have been very closely confined at home. 17. Haddie Brown is spending the day with Emmie FLORENCE today. They are going to have a big dinner for Judge. It is his 61st birthday. 19. Mrs. Sue POTTER, Mrs. John POPEs invalid daughter died sitting in her chair today. She and her mother had only just come from her home in Florida, last Friday. 21. Mrs. POTTER won't be buried until Tue. as they are waiting for her husband and sons to come from Fla. 2. Bur. Mrs. Potter this morning in Westview. 24. Today is Evelyn BULLARD's seventh birthday - all of my little girls are spending the day with her.

28. This a.m. we had a total eclipse of the sun. It began after six and was over at 8 o'clock. It was the grandest sight I ever saw. It became perfectly dark. Stars came out and our chickens ran to the hen house. We all went up to Dr. JONES' as we have so many trees to obstruct the view here. The twilight was perfect Mr. Kelly held his watch and it staid across the fact just a minute here. The skies were just beautiful. It was very aw inspiring and it turned cool. Aunt Ellen would not go, and staid at home, she saw our chickens running to the roosting place.

June. 1. Today is Clyde's 17th birthday. Emma George PERSON came to see us today. 4. Sister went out in the country today to help Miss Lucy fix for Chappell's marriage which occurs next Sunday. 10. Chapp BENTON and Mamie PERSONS marred at 10 o'clock this a.m. Sister's family went out to Mr. Ossian's to the dining. 1. Mrs. Pink PERSONS a cousin of Mr. Kelly's died this aft. She was 65 year old and had a stomach trouble. 12. Went out to Bethel to Mrs. PERSONS's funeral. Mr. DILLARD, the pastor of the Methodist church officiated. She was primative Baptist but her pastor lived too far away to come. 13. Mr. Kelly and I drove out in the country this aft. Went to see Annie Kate WEBB and Aunt Clemmie SHAW.

15. Had thrashing done today. Had 7 men to dinner. Made 45 bushels of wheat and 38 bushels of oats. 20. Clyde was distinguished in all of his studies only one other was lawyer, 68 in class and only 18 passed in full. 21. Capie JORDON and I called on Walker SWANSON's bridge this aft. Found her a pleasant little auburn haired girl. 22. Mr. Kelly carried our first new wheat to mill. Carried all of our children, Bonnie MALONE, Lucie BENTON and Harry with them. All of them went in paddling. 27. Evan TALMADGE married last night. I believe it was in Savannah to Miss Gertrude ALEXANDER of Indian Springs. He has tried three times to kill himself about her. He has been in love with her for some time.

July 6. Mr. Kelly carried the little boys fishing and carried the little girls down to spend the day with Jeff SMITH children. 8. Today is Martha Deala's 7th birthday. 10. Milt CAMPBELL invited them up to make him a special visit. 14. Ina and the children came this evening. Dr. PETRIE passed through this aft. Ina and he went to Savannah and will sail tomorrow evening on the "City of Birmingham" for New York. I will keep the children while she is away. 19. Clyde went to Tybee this aft with Doyle and a good crowd of other Monticello men and boys. 20. Mr. Kelly and J.H. are spending the night at Mr. John Greer's to squirrel hunt in the morning. 23. Annie E. WILLIAMS, Eileen ROBERTS, Minnie BENTON and Doyle CAMPBELL spend today with me.

August 8. Pit is very ill with fever. Ina and Dr. sailed on " The Kansas City" yesterday for home. Pit TILMAN, our faithful man servant who has lived so many years with us died this evening. He had a violent attack of fever and was in the only 8 days. Mr. Kelly and Deala was with him when he died. We are all so grief stricken. 9. Pit was buried this evening. I am too sick to go, but sent the trap with all the children in it. Faithful soul!! We will never see your like again. Aunt Sudie and Carrie TALMADGE and little girl Lucile of Forsyth spent today with us. 16. Mr. H. S. MCNAIR, while building on one of Flagler's big hotels at West Palm Beach, Fla. had a fall of some kind and died last night. Telegram received this a.m. Mrs. MCNAIR is very must prostrated. 18. Mr. MCNAIR's remains came this a.m. and he was interred in West view. He was embalmed and looked perfectly life like.

Sept 3. School opened toda with Mr. Rembert SMITH principal, Misses Mary SMITH and Bessie CARROLL assistants. Deala began school and as Mary was so anxious to go we let her go too. Mr. SMITH said she could just be thrown in for good measure. Miriam POPE and Evelyn BULLARD who are just the age of Deala began in her class too. All of the teachers board with Sister. Leona SMITH, the little sister of the teachers is boarding with Sister too. 7. Capie JORDAN will give Mary Beth TAYLOR of Macon, a sweet reception. She is visiting Hazel HOLMES at her country home near here. 10. Cotton is over 10 cents. George BARRON came up to work for Lurner BENTON today. He will board with Sister.

October 1. Mr. Ed SWANSON took charge of the post office today. Mr. and Mrs. MERIWETHER had had it for nearly 30 years. Eveyone felt so sorry for Sallie NEWTON and Miss Sallie MERIWETHER being thrown out of a position. 12. Aunt Clemmis SHAW who has been real sick for several days had a stroke of paralysis this evening, the whole right side was paralysed. 14. Barron and J.H. went out to the poor house to spend the day with Claude Ray.

23. Aunt Clemmie died last night. 31. Annett KELLY and myself went out to see Annie and Ammie Kate this aft.

November 5. Mrs. Minnie ROBERT's little boy Max died t his aft. 6. McKinley and Bryan run for president today. 8. Cooper's circus here today. Went and carried the children. An immense crowd out. 15. Mama and I finished a silkaline quilt for Troy this evening. Went to see Dr. MADDUX and Mrs. GLOVER this evening. First time I had been to see her since she had scarlet fever. She does not look badly. 19. Today is Mr. Kelly's 54th birthday. 28. We went to Clara PHILLIPS and Tom ATKINSON of Jackson marriage this a.m.


December 2. Cousin Sic BALDWIN of Madison is spending today with Dr. BULLARD. He is on his way to Round Oak, making his weekly visits to see Aunt Sallie. They marry the 18th of h is month. 18. Aunt Sallie and Cousin Sic BALDWIN were married this a.m. Sister, myself and Mattie BULLARD went out to see them pass by. Dr. BULLARD went to Minetta and rode in with them. Aunt Sallie had on a gray taylor made suit, gray hat with touch of lilac in it. She had black furs on. Cousin Walter BALDWIN was with them. Miss Evia MORRIS from Montana came. Sat. 27. Had the children's picture taken together. 28. We took dinner with Cousin Clara MALONE today. 29. Cousin Eaton KELLY (over 60 years old) was killed by Lee TUGGLE - a right young man his aft. 20. Mr. Kelly and Barron went to Cousin Eaton Kelly's funeral. No one knows the particular of the fude, but it must have been from a trivial cause as they were great friends and the boy had spent the day with him. 31. The last night of the year and the last night of the century. The young people - Troy and Clyde - have gone, will have a watch service at Mrs. Will POPE's.

January 1901. Yesterday aft, out at Aikentown, Mr. John TURK killed Kimball AIKEN making the 18th man killed in Jasper Co. during 1900. They were near neighbors and true friends and all over a little house. 3. Mrs. Dr. CLEMENTS who lived here many years died yesterday of cancer in Valdosta, at Alba's and was buried this aft. at the Methodist church. Mr. Kelly has formed a new mercantile co, with Mr. EZELL and Ran MALONE for partners and have opened up in the White store. Took possession on New year's day. 11. Harry left this aft for Pensacola, Fla. to enter the training school for the Navy. 23. Queen Victoria, aged 81 years died last night. She reigned longer than any other queen or king ever did before. Uncle Lurner brought his white horses out, but Lizzie BROWN and J. H. went driving with them and he and Lettie BROWN went to talk. 24. Lovic and Lurner BENTON called on the girls tonight.

February 24. Everything is covered with snow. Clara Nutting BOUILFFIET died Saturday aft. 25. Mr. Kelly went over to Madison and spent the day on business and went to see Aunt Sallie. Her house is still incomplete.

March 4. Mr. McKinley and Roosevelt inaugurated today. Mr. Gus ROBINSON of Atlanta, Dr. MADDUX's son in law and a life long friend of Mr. Kelly's died yesterday after a lingering illness. Mr. and Mrs. GLOVER attended the funeral. 12. Miss Mary WALKER and Lovic BENTON, Lettie and Lurner BENTON went driving this aft. Lizzie and Ed BENTON went driving this aft. 22. Miss Mary WALKER left for home this morning after spending two weeks with Sister. Lettie and Lizzie left too but they will spend the night out near Madison with Cousin Harry O. Harris' family. Sister went with them and Lurner BENTON too. Sister will spend the night with Aunt Sallie BALDWIN. 27. Col Bill JORDAN died somewhere between midnight and day last night. He has been in a low feeble state for several months. This court week now. Today they are trying Lee TUGGLE for killing Cousin Eaton KELLY. Turner Mr. TURK a loose, after his trial of killing Kimball AIKEN and had a mistrial for Lee TUGGLE. The jury staid out four night in that case.

April. The Universalist Church was dedicated here today by Mr. CHAPMAN of Winder. Seven joined among number Mr. Cage KEY. Baptist Union of Central Assoc. began their two days meeting here today. 21. The little girls went out to Machen to spend the day with Mrs. George PERSON.

May 13. Mr. Kelly, myself and all my little children went up to Liberty to an all day singing yesterday. 17. Had our regular spring flower show today. I took premiums on red and pink roses, peonies, asparagus and maiden hair fern and irish potatoes. 20. Am real sick, have had the doctor for two days. Had an attack of cholera morbus yesterday. But Dr. BULLARD thinks I will be well enough to go the Madison Wednesday to the annual missionary meeting.

June 21. Aunt Annie WILLIAMS passed through this aft. While Aunt Sallie and Cousin Sic BALDWIN were at Round Oak church, June 8, Cousin Sic had a dreadful stroke of paralysis. He was stricken while praying in public. He was carried home Thursday on a lounge. He is improving slowly. Clyde attended University commencement. It was the 100th anniversary. 23. Colquitt GREER and Lurlyne SIMMONS were married this aft at Judge FLORENCE's but they went to COLQUITTS to spend the night. It is a real young couple. 24. Mama went down to Smithboro to spend a few days this aft. I do hope she will gain some strength for she is so feeble. Mr. F. R. EAKES of Atlanta has invited me to join his party and go to California with them on the Ephworth League Convention. I have accepted the invitation and hope nothing will prevent my going.

August 2. I reached home this aft. via Flovilla. Had a most charming trip. Found all well. Dr. MADDUX died while I was away. 6. Lizzie Kate JORDAN is so ill. 7. Just nearly talking myself nearly to death. Telling of California.

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The dairy ends here, as far as I know. Mrs. Haddie Barron Kelly died 3/4/1902 from pneumonia.



 

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