Irene Dixon Bamford

practice at Marysville but stays at home instead. Frank and Jim go to the practice. A moderate day looks like a storm. Voltie works on bobs.

Thursday 6 Jan 1898 A stormy day. Rachel came over going to stay till after E Weavers dance at the ferry. V worked on bobs. This day same old thing. No ice in river. The river has frozen over and thawed broken up several times.

Friday 7 Jan 1898 A beautiful fair day in afternoon. Wall & Grace go to Belles to supper and from there To Ed Weavers dance in McLarens hall. Bernard came to invite to a raising tomorrow (Saturday). G Niles & L Horn & Hattie J & Jim Taylor & Voltie Martin & Will Dixon and Frank Woodman gone to