Wednesday, September 1, 1909
Came back to Wildorado this a..m. and brot. Hanson with me. Drove him out to the section this p.m. and played tennis tonight.
Thursday, September 2, 1909
Rode out to the breaks this a.m. with Hanson and killed a snake called a coach-whip. Played ball most of the p.m. Hanson went back to Amarillo tonight.
Friday, September 3, 1909
Helped Nic- haul in a load of sand this a.m. Played tennis tonight with Arabel against Moreland and Lucile.
Saturday, September 4, 1909
Started to drive to Tascosa right after dinner with Nicolson, Rollins and two other fellows. Killed a rattler with seven rattles and a button and also some rabbits and prairie-dogs.
It commenced to rain soon after we started and lasted till we reached there – 28 miles – about 7:30 p.m. We camped in an empty house tonight and cooked our own supper.
Sunday, September 5, 1909
Ate breakfast and dinner in Tascosa and started home about 2 p.m. Killed several rabbits, prairie-dogs and three quail.
Ate supper at a deserted house on the Gray ranch tonight and slept on the floor. Passed “Boot Hill” where between twenty and thirty men are buried who were killed in saloon brawls etc here a few years ago. Also the Canadian river which is very dangerous to cross because of its quick sand.
Monday, September 6, 1909
Drove back to Wildorado this a.m. in a round-about way thru the breaks and saw several antelope. Came into Amarillo tonight on the train with Moreland and we took Arabel, Lucile and Ethel Edwards out to Glenwood Park.
Tuesday, September 7, 1909
Came back to Wil- this a.m.
Wednesday, September 8, 1909
Rode out to the section this a.m. and fixed the fence all around. Also looked over Section 33. Came into Amarillo tonight.
Thursday, September 9, 1909
Back to Wil- this a.m. Leased Section 33 for next year and have what crop we can make on condition that we plow the whole section and put up a fence on the east side which we can take back when lease expires – Nov. 1, 1910 – unless owner wishes to pay $75 for it.
Friday, September 10, 1909
Played tennis tonight with Arabel and against Moreland and Clara N. After this we went out hunting water-melons. Drove over to Neely’s ranch this p.m. with Pete G. and we rode two horses back.
Saturday, September 11, 1909
Played tennis for a while tonight.
Sunday, September 12, 1909
Rode horseback over in the breaks this p.m. with Arabel, Clara and Moreland. We all went to church tonight.
Monday, September 13, 1909
Played tennis for a while tonight and then attended the M.W. lodge.
Tuesday, September 14, 1909
Came into Amarillo tonight. Staid with Dr. Hanson.
Wednesday, September 15, 1909
In Amarillo all day. Came out to Wildorado tonight in a machine with Albert Richards and a couple of other fellows. We did the 22 miles in just 41 minutes.
Thursday, September 16, 1909
Played ball this p.m.
Friday, September 17, 1909
Rode out to the place this a.m. and looked after the wind-mill and hunted prairie-dogs for a while.
Saturday, September 18, 1909
Went duck hunting this p.m. with six other fellows. Had only my rifle but got a teal by accident.
Sunday, September 19, 1909
Church this a.m.
Monday, September 20, 1909
Came into Amarillo tonight. Saw “The Alaskan” at the Opera House with Monning. Slept with Dr. Hanson.
Tuesday, September 21, 1909
Bought a Winchester pump shot-gun in Amarillo this a.m. and came back at 10 o’clock. Played tennis with Arabel and against Moreland and Clara tonight.
Wednesday, September 22, 1909
Went duck hunting this p.m. with Frost and Landers but we didn’t get close enough to get any. Called at Goodmans tonight with Joe and Carrol.
Thursday, September 23, 1909
Played baseball tennis and football after supper tonight.
Friday, September 24, 1909
Rode out to the section this p.m. and tore some fence down.
Played tennis for a while tonight and then went over to Goodman’s and played forty-two.
Saturday, September 25, 1909
Played tennis for a while tonight.
Sunday, September 26, 1909
Played tennis for a couple of hours this p.m. Went to church tonight with Arabel.
Monday, September 27, 1909
Came into Amarillo tonight. Staid with Dr. Hanson.
Tuesday, September 28, 1909
Met Uncle Fred T. this morning and staid with him until his train left at noon. Saw the vaudeville at the “Texas Grand” tonight.
Wednesday, September 29, 1909
Came back to Wildorado on the train this a.m. Attended party given by Arabel G. tonight.
Thursday, September 30, 1909
Nothing special doing.
This I Leave 