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Wednesday 17 June 1914
A very fine day, cool & dry no rain
also this is picknic day in Bob Smiths
grove, for the benefit of the
English church. John drove up
with E & E. They rode back north
the Barry's in their automobile.
Of the hundred tomato plants
V set, only 4 remain. Guess
it is grub work. R came over
to dinner and washed the
milk can and dinner dishes

Thursdy 18 June 1914
A fine dry day no rain
circus day. V and Emma gone
to the circus. John drove to the dock
taking the milk can and driving around
by the factory. Not any thing done
this day in door nor out. this is
cider day, long to be remembered. Van
came over somewhat set up, sent
him to look for John. Found Joslin
Then sent John to look for Edith. I was
considerably upset about her after serching
and calling found her abed fast
asleep on V's bed. The horses standing
in the stable all day without any thing
to eat wiht harness on. But cider
swilling going on and running
fish nets two fish. Resolved that
if there ever is while I live another
barrel of cider made may the lord
have mercy on this family. V dont
drink it, thank God. Edith dont do much
beside chasing hogs out the oats, hens
out the strawberries, Lambs out the meadow
Dilavan can swear yet
most fearfully.