1889 August 15 when he came home, he went up to the Smith's to see his reaper. He then went back to the states and brought one to Bruce's that night. 16 They got it put together and is working with it. Dave went to the village. 17. There was workers at Bruce's most of this week. He is there today. Aunt Anne came from Sydenham by the express. Horace preached this morning. It is a fine day. 19 Little rain this morning. I worked with the reaper. I wish the news would come. 20 Woke early with the horse with the reaper. Tom came; he finished over. Riding at night. Wallace and one of Bruce's boys with Philo stacked. They all went to Bruce's and worked there. 21 Wallace, Bruce, and his two boys with them came; they drew in the spring and the last of the oats that was in the east field. They worked hard. We shall preach this evening. Fine day. 22 The boys are reaping at Hallows. They toy with Ansel's chest. 23 Go reaping at Bruce's. Bruce's boy down at the head. That will cut five days of loading. 24 Wallace, Bruce, and his two boys with them came; they drew in the spring and the last of the oats that was in the east field. They worked hard. We shall preach this evening. Fine day. 25 26 Dr. Wallace, Bruce, and his boys with them came; they finished drawing in our grain and then drew in Wallace's grain and put it in our barn. That is the job done. Fine day. 27 To Tack, Lois, James, Curvin, and home. Tennis also. Scott, Hatie, Eller, and tenet. They all went to the old place to market and rabies. Fine day. 28 To get home today from Robes. 29 We all went to the funeral of Hans Kicker. Reichel preached in the Methodist church. There was a long funeral. 31 Twice went to Brockville on the michigan they morning. To her school. She is going to work there. Eller went with us and Scott to Lynn's. Saying goodbye and going there for some time until this set leaves. Fine day.

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