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Ther. 28^o Clear Wind N.W.
Thurs. Oct. 10, 1895

The coldest day we have had
this autumn so far, heavy frost
some ice formed on kitchen porch.
I went up to the store for coffee
went again after dark after
the load of goods arrived from
Laurel. Helped Edwd repair
his bicycle tire after supper.

Ther. 38^o Clear & Cloudy Wind S.E.
Friday 11^th

I was about home all day, except
at the mill & P.O. Afternoon Willie
came over to take Hannah Chandlee
to "Fairfield" from Ed Bentley's and
called here on his way. After
supper Edwd went to "Norwood"
to spend the evening going on
his bicycle with a lantern, it
being quite dark.

Ther. 40 Rain & Cloudy Wind S.E.
Sat. Oct 12^th, 1895

Rain commenced falling after
midnight last & continued until
about noon. I was telephoned for
and rode up to "Marden" to see
Miss Alice Tyson. I also rode
down to "Bloomfield" to see cousin
Hannah Chandlee. Henson Hopkins
was here for advice & medicine
for himself. Willie & Fanny
came before supper to spend the
night with us. After supper I
walked up to the store. Willie & Edwd
going with me.

Ther. 42 Rain Wind S.E.
Sunday 13

Rain & disagreable until
toward noon when it cleared
off. I went to "meeting" which was
a silent one. Willie & Fanny
went back to "Fairfield" before
dinner. Afternoon Martha Bowen
& her sister "Carrie Powell" were
here, the former to report Ruth Anna's
condition & latter for advice etc. for
herself. After dark Frank Hopkins
was at the office for advice & med: