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Tuesday 21 December 1897
A clear cold day afternoon warmer.
V borrowed a bag of coal of Niles, went up in
boat for it. Then V went to Charley Woodman
wood bee. Sent a letter to Johny as a Christmas
greeting. After dinner Mart went to the bee and
from there went with Geo Niles to Al Joslins to a
party. Al not at home gone to John Songcist.
Frank and Jimmie here blowing with V. Will
not here. The boys went to the door and in
concert tried to blow him over here.
Grace ironed clothes &c. Made pumpkin pies.

Wednesday 22nd December
Work hard all
fore noon making out 20 lbs butter for market.
Grace, V & Will D and Frank W all go to
Marysville—boy's going to play for the
concert. Grace going to K on the 1/2 past
4 boat going to dentist and stay all night
with Nellie.