A Rose for Emily By sc130300 Jan 1, 1894 Emily doesn't need to pay taxes. Jan 1, 1894 Emily's father dies around the same time her taxes are readmitted. Jun 20, 1894 She meets Homer Barron. Apr 20, 1896 She buys arsenic May 17, 1896 Her sweetheart disappears. Jun 1, 1896 She tells the men to leave about the smell. Jan 1, 1926 The authorities come to talk about the taxes. She tells them to leave. Apr 20, 1940 Emily dies