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(Left side of journal)

Foggy & Clearing
Ther. 36^o SUN. DEC. 24^th, 1893 Wind
Still quite warm for the time
of year but we should be thankful
that the weather is fine & roads good
for those who can go about out of doors
Bro: Richard called on his way to
meeting. Alice Peirce also called
and left various Christmas gifts
sent by the friends from "Eldon"
"Homewood" Riverside & "Fairfield", indeed
we have been the recipients of so
much practical kindness of
so many different sources thhat we
do not know how to express our
gratitude. After supper Frank
Leizear Jr: came and gave Edwd
a practice lesson in telgraphing.
I wrote to cousin Mary
Dickenson at Wellsborough &
Edwd: mailed the letter so it
goes in the early mail tomorrow
morning.

(Right side of journal)

Clear
Ther. 32^o MON. DEC. 25^th, 1893 Wind S. W.
Beautiful bright sunshine
for Christmas day. We are sorry
not to have Charley & Willie
here to help us celebrate the day,
but have so much to be thankful
for we will be cheerful and as
happy as we can. Old "Uncle Henson"
called for his "christmas gift" and
we gave him a trifle. Lucy
Stabler called about dinner
time. Afternoon Miss Mary
Colt was here for advice and
medicine for her brother and
also for herself. After supper
"John" was here & Mrs Robison
called.