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pantry. Wells Sr cleaned the kitchen
but I'm tired, but all is bright,
warm and cozy with supper on
the table and they come ladened
with good cheer and bright faces,
after tea the visit begins in earnest.
Nell & Voltie play the piano. Well
12 Oclock midnight all retire for
the night. Sleep on lounge.

Sunday 19 Jan 1896
A snowy morning. A dreary
prospect without but happy
and contented heart's within doors
to stormy to go to church. [Lauett?]
visiting and reading all day. Voltie
drives over to Wall's taking his grandmother
home but they set up so late at
night. Frank Woodman came down
and stayed all evening. Sleep in south
bedroom.

Monday 20 Jan 1896
A fine winter morning
weather moderatley fine. Wells Sr
goes to Kingston to pay some
small bills and returns early
E old Bates account carried by Will
drives to Maryville with a load
of potatoes for Baker. Nell and