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today all meeting good success -- I wrote letters to Joe Miller and to A Nicholls, telling them I met W S James last evening at train, on his way to S.F. -- and what he told me about Centennial, which he visited a week ago last Wednesday. Thought more of it than ever. Bed 12 -- My regular hay fever started in on time this morning, and by night my nose was running good, eyes watery, sneezing, etc -- Dr A Dawson of Reno, died there yesterday -- 50 yrs old -- from injuries in being thrown out of his buggy three weeks ago --

Monday Sept 16

Same -- Rec'd letter from wife with one from Bessie & her photo -- Very nice portrait of Bessie -- She has started in teaching her school -- 1st rate -- Evening I wrote response to wife -- Bed 12 -- Sneezes, nose bad, etc --

Tuesday Sept 17

Same -- Evening attended Methodist church reception of new pastor, Mr J M Wilson -- Songs, music, etc -- Other preachers present gave hand of fellowship in nice little speeches -- Bed at 12 -- Sent letter to Powning -- $30 --

1895 -- Small pox!!! -- Frosty nights
Powning Declining -- State Fair -- ticket
Shuck -- Jewish New Year -- Cold snap -- Joe Miller

Wednesday Sept 18

Same -- 11 cases of smallpox among the scholars at the Indian School, 2 miles south of Carson -- developed during last 2 or 3 days and removed to