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Wednesday 4th February 1803
Every thing covered with ice this morning
raining and freezing. The seperator a curiosity
to Mr Dixon from Detroit. After breakfast
Cousin Charley and Devolson walk across
the ice and go to Depauville to visit Will Dixon
and his family . The weather clears up
at noon and the sun shines out once more.
Well, Maud and I pass rather a lazy day.
Not doing much but I must make mince
pies, sure did not make pies after all.
Lennie drove here in evening to invite Maud
and Voltie to a party at Charley Halliday's
Rather cheeky I think. It is like inviting
me to a party to be held at our own house.
A surprise party indeed! Well Belle and
Charley will not be surprized by any of my
family's intrusion.

Thursday 5th February 1903.
A bright morning, ground covered with
ice and snow which fell last night.
Some colder froze in the night. Maud clearing
floors, made beds and swept. I made mince
pie for dinner washed dishes and seperator.
Inez here for Maud to go to Charley Hallidays
the party to night, but no go. Tis 3 pm
and Voltie and Cousin C not here yet.
[illegible] here to borrow cutter robe for Frank. Len here too