25 September 12. Homer begins work as Home Mission Secretary for the Southern Presbyterian Church. October 5. James and Martha left for St. Louis to visit Harlan’s, then went on to Kirksville, Mo. for treatment at the Osteopathic Institute. They do not return home till June 13, 1907. This trip is recorded in a separate book also marked 1906. [Note: Martha says in the diary that she will “leave this book in other hands until our return. I will hope that I will see an acct for every day.” She does not mention who will be responsible.] October 30. Get ready for a farm sale. October 31. The sale–24 high bred trotting horses–194 sheep–74 hogs–9 cattle–and farm equipment. November 4. First time for individual communion cups in place of using a common cup at communion service. November 9 Clara leaves for St. Louis. December 7. A daughter (Jeannette) is born to Harlan and Isabella in St. Louis. 1907 [Note: at the beginning of this new year, James and Martha are still in Kirksville, Mo. and will not return until June 25th. “Other hands” are providing the daily accounts in the diary until then.] January 1. James and Martha still at Kirksville, Mo. undergoing osteopathic treatment. At the farm a Mrs. Williams is housekeeper and cook. Clayton, Paul, Charles Baskin and O. M. Potter of Iowa at the farm. Paul and Charles attending College; O. M. Potter is writing the diary. January 3. Sold sheep that remained after Oct. sale–first time in 49 years that there are no sheep on farm–planning to rent farm as oldest brother Fred wants Clayton who has been operating farm to try a business job away from the farm (to be sure of what he wants to do)! April 4. Clayton leaves for work in New York. March 25. Paul took over diary writing. June 3. Charles Baskin has lead in [Cedarville] College senior class play. June 4. Jason goes to England on a summer tour. June 6. Cedarville College commencement–Baskin receives A.B. degree. June 25. James and Martha return to the farm [Martha again takes up responsibility for the diary after about 8 months away]; Homer, Mary and Clara also arrive. Homer and Mary stay about a week–then to Columbus to visit. July 22. Isabella and baby Jeannette arrive. August 2. Clayton returns from New York. August 5. Homer and Mary and children return. August 26. Harlan arrives, then on the 28th returns with Isabella and baby to their home in St. Louis. September 8. Jason arrives home from his tour of England, Scotland, and Ireland. September 12. Mrs. Williams gives up her work as cook, due to illness–has been here for 7 years. September 16. Clayton and Jason leave for Greely, Colorado visit. September 23. Homer, Mary and children return to Georgia.
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