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35. Cloudy. Variable.
Ther. Tues. Dec. 22^d, 1885 Wea.

I felt very unwell early
in the morning but improved
as the day went on. I drove
down to prescribe for Kate
Stabler. Bro brought us
a turkey for Christmas
present. he dined with
us. Afternoon Richard P
Iddings called. Hallie Lea
brought Dora home soon
after breakfast. Jno Johnson
worked at wood pile all day.
After tea Willie went to Scotts
with E Gilpin to take "dancing
lessons"

33 ^o Clear & Cloudy Variable
Ther. Wed. Dec. 23^d, 1885 Wea.

Still soft underfoot. Jno
Johnson worked again at the
"wood pile" (all day) and at cutting
fodder for the horses.
After supper I walked
down to Ashton the store being
open.