Muddy Creek Ledger
Green County, Pa
Transcribed by Debbie Ovechka
[Source: The Greene Hills Echo, Published by the Green County Historical Society, 1974, Article By Dr. Robert Yoders]
Obviously the enterprise represented by this ledger was an extensive one. In a sparsely populated region what was available at the local market? Was it only bare necessities? Or some of the finer things always longed for but not often found? Actually it was both as we let the ledger speak for itself. The original spelling is retained without explanation where necessary. Probably largest single group of items was cloth. Most of this is only a name without knowing whether linen, wool or cotton.
| White gauze Black gauze | Cottonade Striped Holland |
| Linen Silk Handkerchief | Pocket Handkerchief Calico |
| Velvet Broadcloth | Cambrick Stick of Mohair |
| Fustian Buckram | Shalloon Mode |
| Black Callimoneo Muslin | Green Broad Binding Printed cotton for curtains |
| Red Flannel Lawn | Skaine of Silk |
There was more than one entry for nearly all the items and they were usually sold by the yard.
The remaining items are at random as they appear in the ledger.
| "Country Produce" Tap Borer | Bounce (alcoholic drink) Whiskey |
| Lead Snuff Box | Cinnamon Iron Comb |
| 1 doz teaspoons Shott | Iron Square Soap |
| Chest Lock Chest Hinges | Pr. Pocket Steelyards 2 Pictures |
| Pr. Plyers Large Moulds | Sugar Small Moulds |
| Bacon Butter |