Carolyn Gay Taft Farm Letter - May 29, 1926

Old Mission Mich May 29th 1926

My Dear Miss. Taft:-

Have intended to write for several days but have been busy planting garden & many other things to do every day.

First I must tell you that Roger passed his test in the 8th grade so now he can take the 9th next term he feels very happy about it.

Sun. there is going to be a celebration at the Golden Tower. Wish we could go in to Traverse City this P.M. It is Blossom day and they have a beautiful [parade] parade. I took the children in last year. Wish you could be here too.

Haven't heard from you for about two weeks so I wonder what is wrong.

Seeding & oats are doing fine if we can have a little warm weather this week. On the 20th while sweet cherries were in full bloom had 2 heavy frosts froze 1/4 inch ice in water tubs & oh so cold. But now sour cherries are nearly all in bloom & the weather is beautiful the leaves on maple trees are nearly half grown now so maybe we will have Summer after all.

Corn is planted & Jos. is puting carrots in today I had to pay $0.50 for 1/2 lb. of seed at P.K. this year so had them give me a slip so you could see for yourself.

Jos. plowed disced & drag the space where alfalfa was planted as it was growing up to June & quack grass & put corn in so as not to have vacant ground I mean the little square that was seeded & failed last Summer at the time he sprained his ankle. Also put corn in the orchard where you had it before. He did this in case you wouldn't sell it would save buying so much feed another winter.

Ledger hauled 1 1/2 tons hay a week ago. He can wait until you come for his pay if you wish to leave it that way. I don't know his charges

We hear that Mr. Pratt hasn't made any papers out on B Farm yet. He will buy if he can get the money to buy with. He told Ledger that he bought it and wanted Ernest's to vacate the house. Ledger said he took orders from Mr. B. and no one else so When Mr. B. wrote he said the place was still his own. I don't know of any more farms being sold yet.

Will let you know how cherries look when I can see for myself. You will be here before long yourself. the petals will start to fall about that time.

Can't think of any more to write about now.

With love Essie K.

P.S. Since I started this letter I found out B. has sold but will be here for about 2 months this summer

Had a nice rain last night (over Roger has measles this A.M. so is enjoying life fine so am I.

Can't you adopt me so I won't have to leave this beautiful place. It is grand out this morning after the rain.

We didn't get any mail yesterday on account of Labor day. I will have to mail this myself as chore boy is in bed.

It June 1st when I received your letter we were without mail 2 days.

I don't know if frost did any damage or not it is too early to see. But think not.

No none of places has been resold so far. B. are going to rent & live in their place[crossed out] house this Summer But the S. house is empty so far. Suppose they would want good big rent tho' as they are that kind. Every thing has been removed from the house so I don't think a person would find much to keep house with. They did that the 1st thing. Mrs. Stutsman said I might have some things but it was very little I got they deal very close & selfish.

We escaped frost last night it has been colder since yesterday after rain.

This letter is in instalments but have waited so long before mailing it. Essie

[Prokop Kyselka Cash Sale Slip for seed]