Sunday January 16th

We were late getting around this morning so I didn't have time to do much over at the farm. Marj. and I went to Sunday school and church and Mrs. Johnson invited us to the rectory for dinner. She had to cook it after we got there so it was about three o'clock before we ate. Mr. Johnson didn't go to Vittoria this after noon as they have closed the church and every thing else all up there on account of the smallpox. We came home about four stopping in for a few minutes at Aunty's where Enah joined us. I went right on over to the farm and did chores. Cloudy and cold tonight.

Monday January 17th

Last night was the coldest night we have had yet. The thermometer registered 10° above zero but the high west wind made it feel much colder. We spent most of the fore noon after we did chores in hauling out 4 or 5 loads of strawy manure to cover the turnip pit a little more. We had to get over some hay for the cows as it was too cold to husk corn. Karl Coleman and Fred were over to look at the bulls but as they only offered me $70.00 for Oliver I thought I would keep him awhile on the chance of selling him for a bull Frank let his sheep out this morning. They have