1876 As 1876 was the Centennial year it was one of unusual interest. The winter was mild and the spring cool and wet. The summer was pretty much the same, there being no continued warm weather. Crops were pretty fair, much corn not maturing as the season favored late growth. The great topic of the season was the centennial at Philadelphia. Everybody had something to say concerning it and many attended it. I spent the year at home, excepting the time spent in teaching. I assisted my brothers about the place and put in considerable time in mental improvement. I was also greatly concerned about myself religiously, and joined the M. E. Church in February. In the latter part of October, I again became greatly concerned and determined to follow the dictates of my conscience. Feeling the peace of mind resulting from such a course, I became a working(?) member and tried to discharge my duty as such. Since then my views have undergone a great change, but I still endeavor to do what I believe to be right. Financially, I greatly improved my condition, buying and selling cattle on a small scale having at one time as many as thirteen. My notion of attending school was still cherished but at one time I had about concluded to learn the printer's trade. Strange as it may seem, I have ever since I commenced teaching had thoughts at times of following some other calling, but as yet I have never made much headway in anything else. +++++++++++++++ Lori

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August 3, 1876 Thursday Borrowed Uncle Billy Scarlott's saddle and started on horseback to visit my friends at Isadora. Took dinner at Mr. George Taylor's near King City and supper at Mr. Jacob Pugh's. Spent the night at my old boarding place at Mrs. Wetherman's. Was very sore riding as the day was warm. August 4, 1876 Friday Renewed my journey, going my old route through Sweet Home. Arrived at Isadora by four o'clock. August 8, 1876 Tuesday Having finished my visit among my Iowa friends, I left Browns after dinner for home. Arrived at Wetherman's at 9-30 P. M. August 9, 1876 Wednesday The morning being very foggy, I got lost on the prairie south of Wetherman's. Rode too far east and struck a strange settlement. Passed by the farm of my future father in law and had a chat with him as he was fixing fence by the road. Had no idea then that here would be my future home. Passed through Island City and got home by 9. P. M. Sept. 18, 1876 Monday Commenced my seventh term of school, having secured a five months term at Amity, five miles west of Maysville, at $45.00 a month. Had eighteen pupils in attendance. Went to school on foot, boarding at home. Dec. 27, 1876 Wednesday Alvin Lee and I took a trip to Plattsburg in his wagon, stopping at Crellin's and Garyer's. Took in the town the next morning and started for home by 2. P M. Cold and windy, going and coming. ++++++++++++++ Lori

Jan 1, 1876 Saturday Spent the day at home. First heavy snow of the season fell in the afternoon. February 10, 1876 Thursday Last day of fifth term of school. Had two visitors. Had a few speeches and dialogues in the afternoon. Joined church in the evening. May 1, 1876 Monday Commenced my sixth term of school having secured my old school at Garden Prairie for the summer. Engaged for three months at $30 00/100 per month. Board while teaching at Crockett Owen's. Spent Saturdays and Sundays at home. July 2, 1876 Sunday Attended the wedding of Dr. James Harmon and Miss Ora Bray. Had Miss Laura Lee for my company on the occasion, or perhaps, I might have been called her escort. Ceremony was performed by Rev. Bo(?)nner at Mr. Bray's. July 4, 1876 Tuesday Alvin Lee, Clarence Bray, and I respectively took Misses Christy Gottlander, Ida LeRoy, and Laura Lee to Maysville and spent the Fourth. Being the first centennial of American Liberty, the day was one of unusual interest. July 21, 1876 Friday Last day of sixth term of school. Several of the young folks were out. My school was not large toward the close owing to the hot weather. Rode to Cameron the next day and drew my money. ++++++++++++++++++++ Just an observation - it seems the 4th of July was considered a very important holiday. If I understood correctly, he taught on one Christmas and New Years. Lori

1875 After January 1875 the winter proved more severe than during the close of the preceding year. The spring was dry making spring wheat a failure. The chinch bugs threatened to do much mischief to other crops but the summer proving wet, they did little damage. The grasshoppers made a raid in southwestern Iowa and northwestern Missouri and in places destroyed the growing crops. They seemed to work in spots; destroying the corn in one field and hardly doing any mischief in the next. The season proved to be the best for several years, and the fields that were not molested by the grasshoppers, produced abundant crops. About the middle of May, I took the measles and was obliged to dismiss school for two weeks. Nearly all of my pupils were taken down at the same time, one of them dying. After closing my summer school, I went home and put up hay on my mother's place. This venture was not a success financially, as I never sold any of it and fed out but little of it. Feed was plenty, contrary to expectations. I taught school during every month of the year and did considerable studying, reading Dick's Works and Shakespeare. and studying Rhetoric, Civil Government, and Composition. I bought some cattle which I fed at home during the winter. My expenses were light, my board at home costing me only 6.00 a month. +++++++++++++++++ Lori

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July 5, 1875 Monday Still raining. I had come down with Will to spend another Fourth with him but as the grounds were covered with water; no celebration took place. Grand River was very high, the whole bottom being flooded. I managed to cross on a bridge, but had to ride half a mile in a wagon before I came to the shore. Walked back to Mr. Seismiller's. August 7, 1875 Saturday Last day of fourth term of school. Had four visitors and a good attendance of scholars. Found myself nearly prostrated by teaching through the hot weather. Rode down to Isadora the next day. August 11, 1875 Wednesday Having ridden over to Bedford from Mormontown the day before, I took the train for St. Joseph shortly after sunrise. Took breakfast at Hopkins and got to St. Joseph about 9 oclock A.M. Spent the day about town and took the 5 oclock train for Osborn arriving at 6 P.M. Walked up to mother's. Fine moonlight night. Sept. 20, 1875 Monday Commenced my fifth term of school 6 miles west of Maysville in the Ogle district. Drew up my contract just before school time for five months at $40.00 a month. Boarded at home five miles distant. Had 26 pupils in attendance as a commencement. November 10, 1875 Wednesday Attended the wedding of my friends Mr. Thomas Butler and Miss Sallie Scarlott in the evening. Rev. Hull officiated Ceremony performed at Uncle Billy's. bride's father +++++++++++++++++ Note: "Uncle Billy" (William Scarlott) was no relation the Walters family. With the help of another researcher, it was determined that the Scarlotts were one of the families who moved with the Walters from OH to MO in 1868. Lori

April 1, 1875 Thursday My friend Tom left for DeKalb while Will Brown and I walked out to his father's farm where we procured two horses and rode off northeast. The ground was covered with snow which with the rain of the day before made the roads very bad. Will hunted a school while I rode to Mt. Ayr where I arrived about 4.o clock. Hunted up the examiner's office and proceeded to business. Had the worst cold in my recollection, from the exposure of my trip. April 2, 1875 Friday My examination was completed after dinner but I did not think it best to return that day as I was still feeling sore. Took in the town and in the evening attended a lecture on Phrenology by Prof. Bronson, a blind phrenologist. April 3, 1875 Saturday Passed an examination under Prof. Bronson and received a chart. Left Mt. Ayr and returned my horse. Crossed Grand River on a log and walked up to Mr. Seismiller's. Drew up a contract for a four months school at $32.00 a month. Secured boarding at Mr. Seismiller's at 2.00 a week. April 5, 1875 Monday Commenced my fourth term of school. Had twenty five pupils in attendance. My school house and surroundings were the best I have known. July 3, 1875 Saturday Spent the Fourth at Mormontown. Rode down to Isadora in the evening with Will Brown in his buggy. Rained. ++++++++++++++ Note: Phrenology is the study of the conformation of the skull as it relates to mental faculties and character traits (for those of you who didn't know - I didn't - had to look it up).

March 12, 1875 Friday Left Will's boarding place and made another application for a school. Called on Will's school again on my way back to Isadora. Took dinner at Isadora and then continued my journey down to my old boarding place, where I arrived shortly after dark. March 17, 1875 Monday Started for Maryville on foot and walked about two thirds of the way, when I overtook a wagon. Attended an Irish meeting and heard some lively speeches. Left town about 3 o'clock and rode about 5 miles in a wagon and walked the rest of the way back to my boarding place. Walked aboug 25 miles in all. Thomas Butler arrived shotrly after I got back and brought an extra horse for me to ride down home with him, starting the next day. March 29, 1875 Monday Thomas Butler and I started for my school in Iowa which I had secured from Mr. Seismiller. We drove a team with a spring wagon. Stopped at George Taylor's and took dinner. Arrived at Mrs. Wetherman's (my old boarding - place where I had left my trunk) shortly before sundown. March 30, 1875 Tuesday Continued my trip with my friend, going by my old route through Sweet Home on the divide between Platte and Grand rivers. Passed by Isadora on the way to Mr. Seismiller's two miles northeast of Mormontown. Arrived at our journey's end about sundown. We attended preaching in Mormontown in the evening. We left Mr. Seismiller's the next morning but got no farther than Isadora, as it rained. ++++++++++++++++ Lori

Posted on: Gentry County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Gentry/10398 Surname: Morse, Cobb ------------------------- In 1929, my great uncle Jesse Alonzo MORSE was minister of First Baptist Church in King City, Gentry Co, MO. Rev. Morse lived there with his wife Margaret Elizabeth "Maggie" COBB (b. 8 Jul 1890, Milam Co, TX d. May 1978, Preoria, IL) and their son William Laurence "Bill" MORSE, who was born in Rolla, MO in 1921. I don't know how long he was in King City, but my great aunt writes that they were being transferred to Tarkio. I have no information on the ancestors of Jesse MORSE and am hoping there is a history of First Baptist that would at least give dates when he served there. Thank you.

Jan 1, 1875 Friday The beginning of the year found me in a bad condition financially, not having a cent in my pocket and very little money elsewhere. Spent the day at my boarding place. Jan 23, 1985 Saturday Started off in the morning with George Protzman as company going to mill but could not get any work done near than Isadora, Worth Co. where we arrived before night. Two of my old college chums lived here and I found them at home. They were Will and Marion, sons of Rinaldo Brown Sr. Enjoyed myself very much in their company that night. Rode one of Geo. Protzman's horses home the next day. March 5, 1875 Friday Last day of third term of school. A good crowd was present and everything went off pleasantly. My school closed with a much larger attendance than it promised at the beginning. March 10, 1875 Wednesday Borrowed a horse and made another trip to Isadora to see my friends, the Browns. spent the night at the old gentleman's. Did not find Will at home. March 11, 1875 Thursday Left Mr. Brown's and crossed the Iowa line to visit my friend Will's school where I spent most of the day. My first trip into the State. After school closed, we rode northwest in search of a school for myself. Found the man we were looking for, Mr. Seismiller, on his way to Mormontown. Attended preaching there. ++++++++++++++++ Lori

Posted on: Gentry County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Mo/Gentry/10396 Surname: BAXTER ------------------------- Researching BAXTER name in Gentry,CO., McFall, MO. the names are Samuel Wesley BAXTER dob. 11/15/1892. Parents listed on SS application are as follows: Samuel Johnson BAXTER and Flora BAXTER (no maiden name unless they were cousins?)Any information appericated. Thank you

Hi Lori, Thank You for putting the H. H. Walters diary on the MOGENTRY list as I find it very interesting. I just have one question, was there a part #1? I have part #2 - #7 but somehow I didn't save part #1. I went to the archives for the list and couldn't find a part #1 there either. If there was a part #1 would you remember what your email Subject was? I can search for it in the archives that way. Thanks Again Chuck Townsend Clio, Michigan ICQ# 4432153 <mailto:CDT3@PERCEPTIONET.COM>

Some of you may have noticed the two dates - 1874 at the top and then 1882 at the bottom. This book I have is not the original diary. He must have purchased this book at a later date and copied his diaries into it. Lori

1874 The year 1874 was an improvement on its predecessor, but that is about all that can be said in its favor. The winter of 73-4 was very mild but the summer was hot and dry. Crops were light owing to the drouth and the ravages of the chinch bugs. I spent the summer studying and helping the neighbors besides doing some work at home. Times were very dull owing to the financial reverses of the year previous. The grasshoppers destroyed the crops in parts of Kansas and Nebraska. Up to this time I had not accumulated anything, save a few books, but I now determined to make some provisions for the future. There was need for a change, for by the time I commenced my school, I found myself over $50.00 in debt and no assets worthy of mention. I still cherished my plan of going to school and wished to create a fund to help me carry out my designs. I was beginning to learn the value of money, as I saw on every hand the great inconvenience resulting from the scarcity of it. My views were becoming more practical and they have continued so to grow ever since. Had I known then how to invest money as well as I do now, I would be worth double what I am today, Jan 6, 1882. I have found that knowledge is not confined to text books. +++++++++++ Lori

August 27, 1874 Thursday Met the directors at S. H. Wethermans and drew up contract for a five month's term of school at $45.00 per month. Engaged board at his mother's at $10.00 a month. After finishing my business I left for home. October 7, 1874 Wednesday Thomas Butler and I left my home and went up to my school in Nodaway near Conception. We made the trip with a team and spring wagon. October 8, 1874 Thursday Hired a horse and rode to Maryville, arriving by noon. Took dinner and rode 6 miles northeast of town to see my old school mate at Macon, J. W. Ware. Found him at home and spent the night with him. October 9, 1874 Friday Went back to Maryville to pass my examination. Was busy all day. Found my friend Bob May_ugh who was teaching near town. October 10, 1874 Saturday Finished my examination by noon. Rode back to my boarding place in the afternoon. October 12, 1874 Monday Commenced my third term of school. Had only four scholars. My patrons were nearly all Catholics, my school being just on the outskirts of their settlement. The house was a very poor affair 21/2 miles east of Conception. Christmas Spent Christmas eve in Maryville. ++++++++++++ Lori

Jan 1, 1874 Thursday Taught school as usual through a holiday. Fine winter weather, the sun shining all day. Took dinner at Mr. David Creasons. Feb. 18, 1874 Wednesday Last day of second term of school. Had no exercises outside of the regular routine of school duties. A number of my pupils and acquaintances met at Mr. Owen's in the evening. We had a nice time. March 14, 1874 Saturday Went up in the Groomer neighborhood on horseback to see the place where George was shot. Found the house where the tragedy occurred. Was in the room and saw marks of his blood on the door near where he fell. Left the place shortly before night and reached home late in the night which was very dark. Day, damp and foggy. July 4, 1874 Saturday Thomas Butler, Alvin Lee, and I clubbed together and took Misses Sally Scarlott, Ida LeRoy and Laura Lee down to Stewartsville in a wagon. Witnessed a balloon ascension on the grounds. A large crowd was present. Came home in the evening getting in by 11:30 p.m. August 26, 1874 Wednesday Left home on horseback for Nodaway Co. to make an application for a school. Was induced to go there by R. S. Mayburgh(?). Passed through King City on my way. Called on the directors that evening and spent the night at I. Richard's, Conception. ++++++++ Lori

1873 The year 1873 was not a prosperous one. The winter was severe, the cold weather being constant. During the winter an epidemic called epizooty made horses unserviceable for some time. The season was warm and very dry, making the lightest corn crop that had been known for years. In September, a financial panic prostrated business almost entirely causing great suffering among the working classes. In magnitude, it has never had a parallel in the history of our country. It was caused mostly by extensive speculation in railroads. The rebellion had caused an inflation of the currency, which in turn had brought about habits of extravagance and a mania for speculation. The storm that had been gathering for years finally burst and swept away the fortunes of many in a day. Others with a better financial footing were enabled to make a show of stemming the current, only to become bankrupt in a short time. Only the few that were free from debt remained unharmed. As a family, we felt the hard times keenly. Toward the close of summer, Edward and I were attacked by fever and ague and were unfit for labor for some time; and it was with difficulty that I undertook my duties in the schoolroom. The experience of that year will never be forgotten, and, though very inconvenient at that time, taught a valuable lesson for future benefit. +++++++++ Lori

March 6, 1873 Thursday Went down to Mr. Tookey's and found him disposed to discontinue the school. As I did not feel in a condition to enter the school room again, I made out my report, went with him to Stewartsville and received my pay and a certificate of honorable dismissal. I had finished the three months I had been employed to teach and had taught a few days on an additional month, receiving in all $117.25. March 23, 1873 Sunday My twenty-first birthday. Attended Sabbath School in Maysville and took dinner at John Taylor's just south of town. After dinnner, I attended preaching at the Beatty schoolhouse. Found myself quite boyish to be of age; not yet having my growth, my light complexion and blue eyes made me appear young enough to pass for eighteen. I was to remain at home during the summer while Edward was to work at Bloom's. July 4, 1873 Friday Worked in the harvest field at Mr. Beatty's, binding rye. It was very warm after dinner, but grew cooler toward sundown when there came a heavy gust of wind and rain. Harvest hands were very scarce, nearly everybody going to Stewartsville to celebrate the day. Oct 20, 1873 Monday Commenced my second term of school, 7 miles northwest of Cameron, Mo., teaching in the Garden Prairie district. Engaged for 4 months at $35.00 per month. Boarded at Crockett Owen's paying $2.50 per week. Had a hard shake and fever in school. ++++++++++ Lori