1872 Diary
Tuesday
May 21

I pumped the wells at 11 & put 2 Bbls. benzine in wells and then walked to Miller and went to Titusville got pants $9, hose $135. and supper for 2, $1.50. Came home at 6 with Pierce & then went down town & Clayton & I bought ice cream for the whole lodge of Good Templers $3. Came with Ella & Mrs. Smallshaw at 11:20. Sold oil 155.65 @ $3.75, net $583.68.