Brock done chores. Dr. Ferrier came about ten o’clock and brought Miss Cunningham. Dr. said father was holding his own. Here again at night and found hime very good. A beautiful warm bright day.

Brock done chores. Earl helped him in afternoon. Mr. Short here for grain. Out twice to see father but he is sinking and does not give us much hope. Uncle Richd is staying all night. Dr. prepared oxygen for father to-night.

Brock done chores, Ron and Earl cleaning seed grain. Mr. Henderson, Aunt Emma & Uncle Richd called. Da had a restless night but slept most of afternoon. Beautiful day.

Brock done chores, Ron and Roy cleaning grains. Dr. Here in morning and helped? Da out to front veranda. He out all day and quite contented, but very restless in morning. Brought him in about six and he died at 10:30. Mrs Henderson came and Walt helped {illegible}. Uncle Richd, Harry, Walt, Chas. Walker, Melville came to-night.

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