my centrepiece for an hour. After dinner M. Caldwell came up to put the new roller in my typewriter but could not get the screw out. We tried all the screwdrivers in the house and one he brought from the office. Replaced the old roller. Went to call on Mrs. Green. Still feeling very badly about Josh Green's mad act. Went on down town and called at Charlie's store to see him. Went to Chautauqua to see "Nothing but the Truth". Both Charles and I enjoyed it greatly. Cool. Practised ½ hr.

Wednesday Sept. 1st.

Cool day. Worked in the garden for an hour and a half. Mr. Clifton has not come back yet so everything needs attention. Worked at my centrepiece for 2 hours. Called to see Jean Maxwell - nobody home. Winnie Barber called me as I passed so went in to see her for awhile - is sick - cannot teach for awhile - perhaps a year - has goitre & has been used up with Medicine to cure it. Called to see Mrs.

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