— Barbourville
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Document date
Monday 6th of August 1917
Transcription Notes
Breakfast soon after 6. Weather just a little cooler for the moment. Then take train, 7.15, for Middlesboro arriving 10.15. By that hour sun was blazing again and having to wait at this new garish town till 12.40, we took refuge in a Drug Store, bought some provisions which we afterwards eat in the train. The final stage of our journey to Barbourville which we reached at 1.55 was as hot as hell! Got rather indifferent rooms — but the best available. With the aid of an electric fan rested awhile in my room, feeling very seedy. To add to my troubles my side is playing up again and I may be in for lumbago once more. After tea walk round to the Sloanes, only to find Mr Sudie Sloan had blown himself up with gunpowder and the family too upset to sing. Our luck has departed for the moment!Location
USA : Tennessee : Knoxville [35.9606384,-83.9207392]
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