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Ellamanda Krauter Maurer Diary, 1925

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February, 1925.

24 Tuesday. Very misty day. Walter & Cornelius got a load of moving loaded at Emerson's and brought it here. Ella was up at Enoch Snider's this afternoon, helped to quilt and stayed for supper.

25 Wednesday. Dreary, dull, drizzly day. The neighbors moved Emerson's household effects to Heidelberg today. Ella went along and stayed at Grandpa Krauter's for dinner and the afternoon. Elijah Bridge, Lloyd Dobberthein Clarence, Farmcombe and Andrew Henuderson ^ and Walter each took a load.

26 Thursday. Very cold & fierce storm. Walter shipped hogs this morning and went to Johnson's sale this p.m. Earl Miller came up for Ella this morning and she helped Ella Miller piece a comforter and came home with Walter.

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