Morning - Office writing out on ? late B. Thackers valuation for probate and delivered same at Cull's office. Writing long letter to Publishers Invention regarding ? with George Goodman of Birmingham for patent 7611.
Afternoon - In market etc.
Evening - Walk with Bert to R. Plant's park to see Haymakers. Tipper finished carrying lot 1 tonight and Heath and Titterton have just started cutting lots 2 and 3.
THURSDAY 9th AUGUST 1888
Morning - At Walton Villa, looking over dad's old papers and sorting. At Bird in Hand, inspecting Titterton's accounts and trying to get them straight.
Afternoon - Office, writing late B. Thacker's valuation etc.
Evening - To Howes, Teanford, where Bert has gone for tea - I started at 7pm and we had supper there - during the evening I sung 3 songs and gave great satisfaction in fact. I surprised myself. One of the Miss Howes accompanied on the piano - the songs were:
Tom Bowling
Answer To Gypsys Warning
Tis But a Little Faded Flower
Notes:
1) Bird in Hand pub - http://s135683969.websitehome.co.uk/misc/cheadlepubs/wordpress/?page_id=175
Afternoon - Office, writing late B. Thacker's valuation etc.
Evening - To Howes, Teanford, where Bert has gone for tea - I started at 7pm and we had supper there - during the evening I sung 3 songs and gave great satisfaction in fact. I surprised myself. One of the Miss Howes accompanied on the piano - the songs were:
Tom Bowling
Answer To Gypsys Warning
Tis But a Little Faded Flower
Notes:
1) Bird in Hand pub - http://s135683969.websitehome.co.uk/misc/cheadlepubs/wordpress/?page_id=175
WEDNESDAY 8th AUGUST 1888
Office.
Various places in Town on Beer Business.
Making further sketches regarding machine pedal.
Paying off sundry accounts in Town.
Various places in Town on Beer Business.
Making further sketches regarding machine pedal.
Paying off sundry accounts in Town.
TUESDAY 7th AUGUST 1888
Office.
Various places in Town on Beer Business.
Drawing sketches of the new "Rapid" Sewing Machine Pedal.
Various places in Town on Beer Business.
Drawing sketches of the new "Rapid" Sewing Machine Pedal.
MONDAY 6th AUGUST 1888 (BANK HOLIDAY)
To Plantation House with T.B. Cull, Solicitor, making valuation of furniture etc belonging to late B. Thacker, Solicitor, Cheadle.
SUNDAY 5th AUGUST 1888
Home - Evening walk in the Birches .....
In a different handwriting (I guess Alberta's), it says:
with Bert to Walton Villa for supper.
In a different handwriting (I guess Alberta's), it says:
with Bert to Walton Villa for supper.
SATURDAY 4th AUGUST 1888
Morning - Fixing new shelf in office and straightening desk etc.
Afternoon - To see Olympia circus procession with May and Ethel and afterwards in garden getting currants for jam.
Evening - Writing to Pub. Invention, see letter 193.
Notes:
1) At the time, John's daughters May and Ethel were aged about 6 and 5. Ursula was about 3 and Walter a baby.
Afternoon - To see Olympia circus procession with May and Ethel and afterwards in garden getting currants for jam.
Evening - Writing to Pub. Invention, see letter 193.
Notes:
1) At the time, John's daughters May and Ethel were aged about 6 and 5. Ursula was about 3 and Walter a baby.
THURSDAY 2nd AUGUST 1888
Morning - To Tean and Gorsty Hill for Brewery Business.
Afternoon - Home. Office etc.
Afternoon - Home. Office etc.
WEDNESDAY 1st AUGUST 1888
Morning - Putting new wood bottom in child's chair. Weeding in garden.
Afternoon - Walton Villa plucking gooseberries for jam.
Evening - Office.
Afternoon - Walton Villa plucking gooseberries for jam.
Evening - Office.
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