== June THURSDAY, 9 (161--205) 1904 == Rained last night. Saw tracks of 2 bear cubs & old bear crossing road from north, at corner of bush. Rattle took track at evap. house & followed into swamp. old brute evidently beat off both dogs. A very large beat went north out of swamp last night. I sheared sheep today after dinner. == FRIDAY, 10 (162--204) == To town to draw 1st instalment of timber sale. and divided into shares. Lowerd lane fence. scuffled potatoes. == SATURDAY, 11 (163--203) == Fine & warmer. Began digging hole for apple house 161/4 X 14 ft. & finished. Rattler got into beartrap.