Saturday, October 23, 2010
Like a lot of old journals, logs and diaries, this ledger book was used for personal household notes rather than as the sticker on the front stated its intent: “Conductor’s Memoranda – Pennsylvania Lines West of Pittsburgh.” Instead of RR notes, we find the first 8 or 9 pages (the rest are blank) filled with notes such as:
Stove - $29.68
Tapestry Rug - $14.74
Davenport - $24.20
Toilet Jar – 60 cents
¼ lb. pepper – 15 cents
