Sept 10th 1893

Sun. 10. Lovely day very warm during the middle of the day attended church and S. School and spent the evening at Mr McAdoo's we had a good time there singing

Mon. 11. Another most beautiful day quite warm in the afternoon called at Mr {illegible} Stratton this evening to see him he is sick in bed from a stroke. Mrs Cowan and Ms Hoppins went with me as far Geo Hardings they remained there until I called for them

Tue. 12. Lovely today fine and warm cloudy over tonight

Wed. 13. Another fine day, But very warm received the letter from Jas. Lane who is now in Chicago doing the D.H.C. he reports a fine time trying to rain a little at night

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September 14th 1893

Thur. 14. Raining this morning a little but soon ended cloudy most of the day high winds tonight

Fri. 15. Thundering and lightning showers early this morning raining quite heavy during the forenoon very red and smokey afternoon and evening very calm

Sat. 16. Another thunderstorm this morning doll and cloudy most of the day cool tonight

Sun. 17. Cool and windy this morning remain dull and gloomy all day fine at night

Mon. 18. Dull and gloomy day of smokey appearance call that Mr Shettons who is sick and is no better

Tue. 19. Another curious day smoky red in the evening and warm

Wed. 20. Lovely day fine and clear

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