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A Very Large Sale Of Wool
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Friday, July 9, 1847: Today I took my two horse pleasure wagon and my wife with me and Sarah, we went to Pittsfield.
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The Bell Is Installed In Its Belfrey
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Thursday, June 17, 1847: Today I plowed and hoed corn. Tonight said Mercy and Kingsman (workmen for the belfrey) came to board with me.
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Hanging The Bell
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Thursday, June 10, 1847: We this morning got our sheep home from my Rodgers farm to sheer.
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Getting The Belfrey Finished
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Monday, May 24, 1847: This morning I drove home my oxen from my Rodgers farm and went on to said farm twice more to look for a heifer that had a calf and hid the calf.
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Sowing Carrots
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Thursday, May 13, 1847: Today we drew two loads manure with both teams from home onto the Rodgers Farm, and I plowed and John and Chester got out manure.
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Building A Steeple For The Bell
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Wednesday, April 21, 1847: Today I borrowed 39 dollars in silver and eleven in bank bills of Eliza Wylie.
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Many Boosums To Carry
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, April 10, 1847: I took my two horse wagon and my son Geo P. with me and my wife and two daughters and the widow Eunice Sackett, we all rode to the funeral of Mr. Sylvenas Carpenter at his dwelling.
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by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Whigs Take Election
Saturday, April 3, 1847: On this forenoon I and Geo P drew rocks.
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Buying The School House Bell
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, March 27, 1847: Quite a snow and blow, we only tended to chores and boiling sap.
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John F. Cuts His Foot With An Ax
by George Holcomb • Transcribed by Betty McClave • Edited by Alex Brooks
Saturday, March 20, 1847: I this forenoon chopped and split apple wood in the orchard and this afternoon I walked over to Henry Cranston’s store for a jury on a case between David Duncan a black man and Elem Andrews.
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Culinary arts students and staff at Questar III BOCES’ Robert H. Gibson Technical School in Troy and Donald R. Kline Technical School in Hudson held their annual Veterans Day Luncheon for local veterans on Thursday, November 7th, and served about 250 guests. The luncheon was initiated by students who wanted a way to show their […]
During a holiday season marked by sharing meals with family and friends, the HACA Food Pantry aims to ensure that no family goes to bed hungry. To help feed our families this holiday season, watch for our “Sharing – Giving – Serving” campaign. With the holidays approaching, the food pantry is experiencing a record number […]
New Help Available for Families & Friends of Those Addicted to Narcotics Pathway of Peace, A NarAnon Family Group, will start up on Sunday, November 17th, at 6 pm as a new local resource for those affected by someone else’s addiction to narcotics. The NarAnon Family Groups are a world-wide fellowship offering help by sharing the experiences, […]
Submitted by Berlin Central School Communications Department Alexis Rifenburg has been named First Team All Star. Lexi finished second in the league and 10th in the section with 268 assists. She also led the entire state with 105 aces. Holly White has been named Second Team All Star. Holly finished the season with 123 Kills […]
The Cornell Cooperative Extension of Rensselaer County 4-H program will hold a Winter Fair on Friday, November 22nd at the Tamarac Elementary School cafeteria from 6:30 to 8 pm. The 4-H Winter Fair will be hosted by the Clover Kids & Critters 4-H Club, and has transitioned to an open house format and all youth […]
Submitted by the Hoosick Falls Communications Department The Hoosick Falls Central School (HFCS) National Honor Society (NHS), recently held its annual Induction Ceremony. Sixteen new members were inducted, bringing the total student membership to thirty-five. The NHS is open to students in grades 11–12 who meet specific eligibility requirements set by their school’s chapter. Students […]