27 Tuesday. Fair and warmer. Ella & Vernam did the washing this a.m. He and Aubrey worked at the fence this afternoon. Mr. Hill of Zergus turned both the pianos today and was here for dinner. Ella raked the front part of the yard.

28 Wednesday. Rained hard last night. Snow flurries today. Aubrey got his higgy at {Enock?} Martin's today. Walter and Ella went to a S. School meeting at the church tonight.

29 Thursday. Cloudy, cool & drizzly. Walter shipped hogo and spent the day in Elmira. Vernom and Aubry worked at the fence. Tonight, Walter and Ella went to the Literary at Philip Beisels. We drove in the buggy and took Ms. Sam Bird along.

30 Friday. Changeable weather. Eplrain Martin was here and bought a Herefird bell from Walter. Walter took {grist?} to Floradale this p.m.

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