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Cloudy
50 Ther THURS. MAR. 17^th, 1898 S.E. Wind

St Patrick's day was ushered
in by a salute of Nature's artillery
We had quite a thunder-storm
about 2.o'clock this a.m. lasting
about 1-1/2 hours, it rained
nearly all night. We are glad we
had our lot plowed yesterday.
Cleared off & was very warm.
"Old John" came & hauled the boards
I got of Mrs. R from the School House.
Willie, Fanny & baby came & spent
several hours with us after lunch.
W. helped us bring the boards over
I shot a cat (with my revolver) that
had been killing Edwds pigeons, and
driven them out of their loft. Kate
Stabler here to see Dora. After supper
Sarah Dent Thornton was here for
advice & Medicine

Clear & Cloudy
50° FRI. MAR. 18^th, 1898 Variable & Wind. SE

Clear & bright early this morning,
& continued so until about 10.o'clk
when it clouded over & before night
commenced raining in showers.
Edwd. took his mother to "Riverside"
in the [haeton & back to lunch.
Afternoon I walked to Ashton &
back. H. & Edwd called at "Eldon"
a few minutes this morning.
After supper I went to the toll
house & back. Harry Fairall came
to practice with Edwd again.