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66 . Clear N.W.
Ther. WED. APRIL 22^d, 1885 Wea.

Another lovely day but
quite warm; the change
coming so suddenly. Cleaned
up around the house. Annie
Hill here for advice & medicine
Afternoon Johnson came
& plowed & harrowed the lot
for us. The roof of the mill
caught fire from a spark
from the Engine, but they got
it put out before it did much
damage. Edward is better,
but still in bed.

65. Clear S.W.
Ther. THURS. APRIL 23, 1885 Wea.

Still another beautiful
day, with a nice breeze
from S.W. Worked in the
garden. H planted peas,
beets, carrotts, onions &^c.
Afternoon sent John
to Wm S Bond's for 100 lbs
of "fertilizer" for the garden
After supper Charley
& Willie went to the river
taking Douglas Miller &
Frank Snowden with
them to try to catch eels.