[continued from last page] stayed at home with Howard + we went to church this Eve.

April 12. - Mon - We churned + cleaned the kitchen pipes this a.m. Aunt Annie Manhard came down this a.m. + stayed for dinner. Papa + Fred Warner went away looking for 2 cows this p.m. but did not buy any.

April 13. - Tues. - We washed this a.m. Electa Bissell came down this p.mm. Papa + Henry went out to Fairfield + bought 2 cows from Mr. W. McDougald. It has been a terrible windy day + is raining to-night.

April 14 - Wed - Mama went to the Ladie's Aid this p.m. at Mrs. A. P. Bissell's. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. + up to Mr. Bissell's this Eve.

April 15 . Thur. - Papa + mama went to market this a.m. Mary Easton, Myrtle Mylks + I went to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. I went to choir practise at the church this Eve. Mary Warner stayed here all night.

April 16. - Fri. - I ironed this a.m. We washed the dishes at the hall after dinner.

April 17 - Sat. - Elsie + Hyne went to town this p.m. + left the children here. They came back here + stayed all night.

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