Diary of Conrad Bender

Ogle County, IL, 1880-1882
Contributed by Bill Bender

[Written in the vicinity of Haldane]

Sep. 19, 1880 - .Forreston 10 ½ AM. Text: 1 Cor. 3. 9. Dined at C. Robertsons, who took me to Haldane. Text at Haldane ditto. Over night at W. Speakers. Weather rainy.
Sep. 20 - Went home on cars. Fare 10 cts. Dined at Rev. Pecks. Bot horse & harness from Rev. N. E. Gardner for $80.00. Weather fair but windy.
Sep. 21 -. Was at home until PM. Then went to Geo. Holms & Geo. Fulraths. Supped at Holys. Weather fair. .
Sep. 22 - Packed goods preparatory to moving to Haldane, Ill. Weather fair.
Sep. 23 - Family started for Haldane on train. Went to A. Fulrath & over night there. My horse & harness was taken from me by Rev. N. E. Gardner. Damage $25.75. Weather fair. Sold lamp for $2.50.
Sep. 24 - Haldane, Ill. Bot horse of Wm Oberhem for $100.00; harness of G. W. Buchee for 5.00; Sold boiler, .50 cts; Rags, .16 cts. Over night at Rev. W. Y. Smith. Weather fair.
Sep. 25 - Went to Haldane. Over night at parsonage. Weather fair.
Sep. 26 - Weather rained in AM. Held Class at Haldane. Preached at West Grove. Text 1 Cor. 3. 9. Over night at Bro. Mullens. At Foreston preached at Foreston. Text: Heb. 4. 16.
Sep. 27 - Went home. Then with W. Speaker went to Mt. Carroll for our last load of Furniture. Over night at Jno. Gross. Weather fair. Bot of Foster wall paper, etc., $2.50. Weather fair.
Sep. 28 - Returned to Haldane. Dined at W. Speakers. Weather fair.
Sep. 29 - Took Orilla Riche [Josiah's wife] to Freeport. Dined at Tremont House, 30 cts. Bot chair at Foreston, $4.25. Things at Freeport, $1.00. Weather cold.
Sep. 30 - Assisted wife at home. Weather cold.
Oct. 1 - At home all day. Weather fair. Bot 10 bushel of apples from W. Speaker at 40 cts per bushel. Weather fair.
Oct. 2 - Was at home all day. Weather rained.
Oct. 3 - Went to Foreston. Text: 1 Pet. 4. 16. Dined at C. Robinsons in Co. with Rev. Getting. Went to C. Billings. Then home. Haldane in evening. Text: Math. 16. 18. Weather fair.
Oct. 4 - At home. Weather fair.
Oct. 5 - At home. Weather fair.
Oct. 6 - At home all day. Assisted in Cleaning cistern. Weather fair.
Oct. 7 - At home all day. Weather fair.
Oct. 8 - Worked at home. Weather fair. Went to Maryland.
Oct. 9 - Train to Freeport, 26 cts. Walked to Winnushat. Dined at Mr. Mitchels. Preached at W. Church at 2 PM. Held Q. M. at 3. Rev. S. S. Richards preached in evening. Over night at W. Emmings. Weather fair.
Oct. 10 -J. Kroff opened Love Feast. I preached at 10 ½. Text: 2 Cor. 6. 17 & 18. Dined at Bro. Talked to the children at 3. Rev. Starks preached at evening. Supped at J. Kroffs. Overnight at Father Kryders. Weather fair.
Oct. 11 - Was taken to Freeport by Rev. Starks. Dined at father Wittens. Bot Carpet, $1.00; Ammonia, 20; Fare home, 26. Weather fair.
Oct. 12 - Was at home. Weather fair.
Oct. 13 - Mowed grass on Mr. Conrads farm in PM.
Oct. 14 - In PM Cocked hay, etc., etc. Weather rained at night.
Oct. 15 - Hauled hay in AM, in PM went to Foreston on train, 7 cts. Bot things, 22; Hair clipped, 25. Held prayer meting at Church. Over night at Mr. Rolands. Weather fair but windy at night..
Oct. 16 - Visited at C. Mullens. Dined, Supped & over night. Held prayer Meeting at 3 PM. Q.M. by D. H. Healy. Held prayer Meeting in evening. Weather very stormy & cold.
Oct. 17 - Love Feast at 10 AM. Preaching by H. D. Healy at 10 ½ & evening Collection $8.38. Communion, Prayer Meeting at 6 PM. Over night at C. Robertsons. Weather cold & Stormy.
Oct. 18 - Went home on train, 7 cts. Weather very cold. Worked around home.
Oct. 19 - Worked around home. Hauled two loads cobs from S. Mannings. Weather cold.
Oct. 20 - Was in house all day. Sick. Weather fair. Rev. Coursey Called on me.
Oct. 21 - Took Joseph Gasmo & went to Mt. Carroll. Over night at A. Fulraths. Bot Auction house goods, 10.00.
Oct. 22 - Bot at Mt. Carroll: Lichty-Rimewalt, 2.35; Geo Pully , Boots, 4.00; A. Fulrath, F&M, 5.25; A. Van P, 1.50; Drug Store, .35; Mirror, .75. Charley was with me. We arrived home at night. Weather fair.
Oct. 23 - Was at home all day. Studied. Weather fair.
Oct. 24 - Haldane 10 ½. Text: 1 Pet. 4. 28. West Grove, Math. 7. Prayer & C. Forreston evening, text: Math. 6, "Thy Kingdom Come". Supped at C. Robertsons. Then went home. Weather very fair.
Oct. 25 - Was at home all day. Weather a little squally. Bot load of wood from Mr. Waltemyer for $1.00.
Oct. 26 - At 9 AM Started for Coleta where I arrived at 1 PM. Dined at Rev. J. W. Lewis'. Supped and over night at Bro. Lawrences. Weather cloudy. Acted as Sec. on Dr. Pecks case.
Oct. 27 - Dined this day at Rev. Cephes Hurles. All day in Association. At night people did our Committee work on Programme. Over night at Bro. Jno. Overholser. Weather fair.
Oct. 28 - Worked in Association until noon when we adjourned to meet at Greenville, June the 3, Tuesday 1881. Dined at R. Lawrences. Went home via Polo. Weather fair.
Oct. 29 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Oct. 30 - In PM went to Forreston. Called at Church in Forreston at 2 PM where we had a Meeting appointed. No one came. Called on Jno. Deals & Bro. Chusemans. Over night at C. Billigs. Weather cold.
Oct. 31 - Had no Meeting in Forreston, all thought best to go to the Lutheran Synod and hear preaching. I heard Rev. Mr. Harkey of Springfield, Ill. Dined at E. M. Mullens. Preached at Haldane meeting. Text: Math. 7. 7, 8.
Nov. 1 - At home all day. Weather fair. Visited Bro. Wilson at Maryland & M. Brentness.
Nov. 2 - At home all day. Weather fair. This day I was 40 years old. [All census records and baptismal records say he was born November 2, 1838.] My birthday coming on Presidential election and the only one in my whole life coming on that date, I could not vote for Philps & Pomory. I was not in Co. long enough.
Nov. 3 - Called on Abs Harmon, Geo. Pyfer. Dined at Geo. Pyfers, Jr. Went home. Womans Missionary association met this day at our house. Weather fair.
Nov. 4 - Bot 10 cords of wood from Mr. Deal at 2.65 pr. cord. Geo. Pyfer brought me ½ and home in PM. Got my buggy fixed, 1.05 cts. Weather fair but rainy in PM..
Nov. 5 - Called on Mr. Shrader at Maryland in AM. Weather cold and raw.
Nov. 6 - At home all day. Weather cold and raw.
Nov. 7 - Haldane at 10 ½. Text: Romans 8. 9. West Grove: Romans 1. 16. Foreston by Father Coursey. Supped at S. Bovey. Over night at E. M. Mullens. Weather rained at night.
Nov. 8 - Made Pastoral calls at Father Gutings, Geo. & James Gutings at Bro. Adams. At Father Pyfes at Bro. Kramers at Sister Johnsons, Bro. Detwilers, Bro. Chapells and Mr. Rolands. Prayer Meeting at Chapel in the evening. Weather fair.
Nov. 9 - Bot at Forreston: Tooth Picks, .10; Stocking Holders, .24; Rouchs, .25; Lamp Wicks, 2; Ginger, 10; RR Ticket, 7. Total 71 cts. Weather fair.
Nov. 10 - Was at home. Weather rained nearly all day.
Nov. 11 - Worked on sidewalk until 4 then went to Joseph Goods to preach but did not on acct. of bad weather. Weather cold and rainy. All night at Joseph Goods.
Nov. 12 - Went home. Called on Father Walter Myers & Father Millers. Weather fair but cold..
Nov. 13 - Was at home all day. Bot of Mr. Garman 3 prs of shoes on time & 3 ½ dys.
Nov. 14 - Foreston 10 ½ AM. Text: Amos 6. 1. Dined at Geo. Gutings.. Deals at 2 PM. Text: Hebrews 4. 16. Haldane evening. Text: Text: Ps 137. 5&6. Weather fair.
Nov. 15 - At home all day. Weather cold and snowy. Visited at S. Mannings in evening.
Nov. 16 - Called at W. Speakers & at Jno. Ketsmillers on business. Weather cold & blustering.
Nov. 17 - Visited at Rev. Gassards & Father Rodeamels in PM. Got lumber at Station & began to make Doors & Windows for storm. Weather cold.
Nov. 18 - Went to Polo for School books. Dined at Orient house. Subscribed for Church Herald, 1.00 per W. S. Hay. Returned by train, ½ fare. Drew from Bank for J. Walkmyer, 47.00. Weather fair.
Nov. 19 - Worked on Storm door & window all day. Weather cold.
Nov. 20 - Was at home. Studied all day. Weather cold.
Nov. 21 - Haldane AM. Text: Eph. 3. 19 to end. West Grove Text: John 3 36. Foreston Text: ditto.
Nov. 22 - Visited at Bro. Yeagers. Over night at J. Prices. Attend Evangelical Meeting at West Grove. Weather fair but somewhat blustering..
Nov. 23 - Visited at S. Gutings. Went home. Weather fair.
Nov. 24 - Was at home. Weather fair. Worked on storm windows & cellar door. Held Prayer Meeting in Chapel.
Nov. 25 - Thanksgiving Day. Stayed at home all day. Weather fair.
Nov. 26 - Was at home all day.. Studied. "The Lord give me light on Scripture doctrine is my prayer." Weather fair.
Nov. 27 - Was at home. Weather fair but cold.
Nov. 28 - No special preaching service on account of Mother Petrie's funeral. Weather cold. Text at Pleasant Hill: Romans 1. 16. Haldane in the evening. Same Text.
Nov. 29 - Was at home. Worked on Garden, House. Weather fair.
Nov. 30 - In Co. with W. Speaker attended Rev. J. H. Stands wife's funeral at Adaline. Dined at L. Boveys. Went home. Weather cold.
Dec. 1 - Was at home. Sawed wood most of the day. Weather fair. A little snow. Commencement of Haldane Revival. God bless it I pray.
Dec. 2 - Sawed wood all day. Weather fair. Prayer meeting in Church in the evening conducted by Rev. Geo. Guting. Weather fair.
Dec. 3 - Sawed and Split wood at home. Prayer & Covent Meeting in Chapel at night. Conducted by Rev. Geo. Guting. Weather began to rain in evening.
Dec. 4 - Was at home all day. Weather misty.
Dec. 5 - Haldane in AM. Text: Romans 12. 12. West Grove: Prov. 3. 17. Supped at S. Gutings. No service at Forreston. Over night at Geo. Gutings. Weather very cold.
Dec. 6 - Went home on train, 7 cts. Held service in Chapel. Conducted by Geo. Guting. Weather very cold..
Dec. 7 -.Visited J. Waltemeyer & Abs. Harmon. Held service in Church. Weather Snowed.
Dec. 8 - Was at home. Weather very cold. Held service in Church.
Dec. 9 - Visited & Called at Father Ketsmiller, W. Speakers, R. Harmon & Jno. Ketsmiller. Weather more mild. Text in Chapel: 2 Cor. 10. 4,5.
Dec. 10 - Visited at Bro. Suples & Sister James. Weather rained.
Dec. 11 - Was at home. Weather fair.
Dec. 12 - Held service in Chapel. Rev. Guting preached. Held service in Foreston. Text: 2 Cor. 10. 4,5. Dined at Widow Hackets. Pleasant Hill Text: Titus 2. 11,12. Haldane at night. Text: James 5. 20. Weather fair. .
Dec. 13 - At home all day. Rev. Gardner preached in the evening. Weather fair but mild.
Dec. 14 - Held prayer Meeting at Old father Pyfers at 2 PM. Weather fair. Father Guting preached.
Dec. 15 - Prayer Meeting at B. S, Suples at 2 PM. Weather Snowy. Service in Chapel. Text.
Dec. 16 - Held prayer Meeting at Bro. Hardles. Service in Chapel at night.
Dec. 17 - Prayer Meeting at Father Waltemeyer. Service in Chapel. Weather Stormy with Snow.
Dec. 18 - Studied all day. Preach in Chapel. Text.
Dec. 19 - Haldane 10 ½. Text: Rev. 2. 5. West Grove: Titus 2. 11. 12. Foreston: 1 Tim. 5. 12. Over night at E. M Mullens. Weather fair. Took up Church Erection Money, 8.03.
Dec. 20 - Send Draft of 8.00 Church Erection Money to J. R. Billemer. Then went home on train, 7 cts. Bot at Forreston worth 65. Preached in Chapel Haldane. Text: Mark 9. 13. Weather fair.
Dec. 21 - Prayer Meeting at S. Mannings at 1 PM. Text at night: Jas. 516. Weather fair.
Dec. 22 - Prayer Meeting at Mr. James at 1 PM. Text at night in Chapel: 2 Tim. 3. 12. Weather fair. Cloudy.
Dec. 23 - Was at home all day. Same Text at night. 1. Counting Cost. 2. No piety out of Christ. 3. It opposes all thinking of the world. Weather cloudy.
Dec. 24 - Pastoral Call at Jas. Waltemeyer. Text in the Chapel: 2 Tim. 3. 12. Weather cloudy.
Dec. 25 - At home all day. Weather fair & warm. Service by Rev. Geo. Guting at night in Chapel.
Dec. 26 - Forreston Text: 2 Tim. 3. 12. Dined at Cyrus Billegs. Text Pleasant Hill: Ditto. Haldane at night. Text: Luke 10. 42. Weather snowed but got dreadful cold about 3 AM. "Unity, Choice, Good, Sure. Praise God."
Dec. 27 - Was at home. Weather very cold.
Dec. 28 - Also at home in AM. Held prayer Meeting at father Billigs. Weather very cold.
Dec. 29 - At home all day. Weather very cold.
Dec. 30 - At home all day. At evening held service in Chapel. Text Titus 2. 11, 12. Weather very cold but moderating.
Dec. 31 - Sent letter to J. Y. Samberl. Was at home all day. Weather fair. New Years day was very nice medicine. Weather fair on Sunday. Monday good.



Jan. 1, 1882 - (This Diary was bought at Freeport, 50 cts) Haldane, Ill. Elder T. F. Hallowell preached at Haldane in my place. I went to West Grove at 2 PM. Text: Acts 12, 12. Subject - the advantages of the Prayer Meeting. Over night at Mr. E. Rolands. Weather fair.
Jan. 2 - Returned home on cars. Bot of Mr. Cambell 1 pr. of pants, $6.00. Weather fair. Held Prayer Meting at 1 PM. At night called & held Meeting in Church.
Jan. 3 - Went to Mt. Carroll on the Hurless Murrtey trial Dined at E. M. Mullens. Forreston, took train at North Forreston to Mt. Carroll. Supped at Rev. Jno. Gross. Returned to Haldane in the night, fare 80 cts. Weather fair.
Jan. 4 - Returned from Mt. Carroll at 2 ½ AM. At home all day. Weather fair. Held Meeting in Church.
Jan. 5 - Started for Oregon but train being late I visited at Father Rodermals. Weather fair. Held service in Church.
Jan. 6 - Weather fair. Went to Oregon. Saw Lawyer Dutcher. Returned in PM. RR fare 80. Preached, Text: Acts 12. 12.
Jan. 7 - Was at home until 3 PM when I went on an errand to W. Speakers. Weather rainy & misty.
Jan. 8 - Stayed at Haldane. Held prayer Meeting & Class. At evening preached. Text: Acts 12. 12., "Advantages of prayer". Weather cloudy.
Jan. 9 - At 3 PM went to Forreston. Took supper at L. Suples. Then in Co. with W. Speaker & Mr. Aboote of Polo went to Mt. Carroll. Took breakfast at Lake House. Bill Tuesday Morning 35 cts. Weather fair.
Jan. 10 - At Lake House for breakfast. In court room. Dined at M. Rinedollars. 25 cts pr Meal. At night Stayed over night at Rev. E. Y. Smiths. Weather began to snow in PM and continued nearly all night. (1st good snow)
Jan. 11 - (At Court in Carroll County) Walked to Mt. Carroll - in Court room day Case. Came up at 11 AM & Continued all day. Dined at M. Rindollars, 25 cts pr meal. Over night at L. Wilsons. Weather quite fair.
Jan. 12 - Testified in Court vis P. Hurless. Dined at M. Rinedollars. At night stayed over at S. Grims. Weather fair.
Jan. 13 - Started home on cars to Forreston & Haldane. Held service in Church at night. Text: Acts 12. 12. Weather fair. "We look now to the Lord to overpower the obnoxious influence of the Slander Suit just passed through at Mt. Carroll. The Lord have mercy on men who persist in doing wrong & wickedly."
Jan. 14 - At home all day & studied. Weather fair but cold. Preached my last sermon on prayer.
Jan. 15 - Haldane 10 ½ . Text: Jno. 13. 7-9. West Grove, Text: Acts 12. 12.. Forreston, ditto. Over night at L. Boveys. Weather fair."The Lord be Praised for His Goodness."
Jan. 16 - Returned home via Forreston. Weather fair.but very cold. Held service in Chapel. Text: Phil. 1. 9 to 11.
Jan. 17 - Assisted at the funeral of Mrs. Rodermal. Rev. C. Burke did the preaching. Dined at father Rodermals. Held service in Chapel at Haldane. Text: 1 Pet. 5. 20. Weather very cold.
Jan. 18 - Sent notice to Polo Press of the death of Mary M. Rodermal. Prayer Meeting at Geo. Pyfers at 11 ½. Returned home. Recd in eatables to amt. of $1.00. In evening preached in Church, Text: 1st Tim. 5. 7. Weather fair.
Jan. 19 - At home all day. Weather fair. Preached in Chapel at night. Text: Prov. 24. 11 & 12 verses. Weather fair.
Jan. 20 - Wife & I visited at Geo. Gossards. Weather warm & fair. At home in the evening. "O that I may be a better man. Why should I become a cast away when . . "
Jan. 21 - Went to Freeport on business. Assisted Mrs. Hallowell in Purchasing 2 Chairs for W. Speaker & Wifes 30th Anniversary on Tuesday Jan. 1st, 1882. Called on Rev. Bot 2 jackets for $1.10 cts. Dinner .15. Car fare 52 cts. Weather cold in PM. "The Lord have mercy on all people."
Jan. 22 - Forreston 10 ½ AM, Jno. 13. 4 to 7. Pleasant Hill, 2 ½ PM. Haldane, 7 PM, Jno. 11. 15, Subject, "The Christian in the World". 1- His place as "Light bearer". 2- "As a preserver" - Salt. 11. The Christian as tempted to sin: 1- How tempted; 2- How preserved. Weather fair.
Jan. 23 - Was at home. Weather fair.
Jan. 24 - Attended the 32nd Anniversary of the wedded life of W. Speaker & wife. 2 Chairs were presented. Weather very fair. S. Manning & Wife and B. G. Pulver and Wife visited here.
Jan. 25 - Was at home all day. Weather Misty with rain. Sent 1$ to Cynosure. Visited at M. Slifers.
Jan. 26 - Was at home all day. Geo. Pyfer hauled coal. Cost $4.20. Load of wood for Grubles. Weather bad. Visited at Aunt Hannahs this evening.
Jan. 27 - At home until [about] 5 PM. Then went to Polo and heard Bishop Weaver. Took Supper at D. Middlekan. Over night at Rev. T. F. Hallowells Weather fair. RR fare 5 cts.
Jan. 28 - Went home on accommodations, ½ fare, 8 cts. Studied. Weather very cold.
Jan. 29 - Haldane 10 ½ AM. West Grove, 2 PM. Text all day: 2 Cor. 13. 5. Over night at S. Seiple. Weather fair.
Jan. 30 - Visited at Simon Gellings. Went home. Weather fair. Got horse shod, 40 cts.
Jan. 31 - Wife & I visited at Jos. Waltemeyers. Elder W. H. Chandler visited here all night Weather fair. Subscribed for the WR in Christ.
Feb. 1 - Was at home all day. At night in the Co. with D. Mannun. Visited at L. F. Rowland. Weather fair.
Feb. 2 - All day at home. Studied Evolution in Problem of Human Life by Hall. Weather fair.
Feb. 3 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Feb. 4 - Was at home. Studied all day. Weather snowed in the night.
Feb. 5 - Forreston 10 ½; Jno. 11. 15. Dined at Jno. Nicklsons. Held prayer service at P. Hill. Haldane 7 PM. Text: Hebrews 12. 16 & 17. Weather fair.
Feb. 6 - Was at home. Weather fair. Geo. Pyfer, Jr & Wife, B. Pulver were here on a visit.
Feb. 7 - In PM went to Forreston, held business meeting in Chapel. Visited at Mrs. P. Plattenberg, Mattie Mullens, Old father Mullens, Mrs. Coursey. At Ed Kraners over night at E. M. Mullens. Weather fair.
Feb. 8 - Went home on cars, ½ fare 7 cts. Was at home the rest of the day. Weather fair.
Feb. 9 - Wife & I visited at M. Brantness. Weather fair.
Feb. 10 - Wife & I visited at A. B. Harmons. Weather fair. "Let the love of God dwell in you richly by faith that denies ungodliness. We should live soberly, righteously, Godly in this present world looking & hasting into that blessed hope & the glorious appearing of God our Father."
Feb. 11 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy.
Feb. 12 - Haldane 10 ½ AM. West Grove 2 PM. Forreston 7 PM. Text all day: Heb. 11. 25, 25. Supped at David Courseys. Over night at S. Boveys. Weather fair.
Feb. 13 - Over night at E. Rolands. This day visited at L. Boveys, S. Fagers, A. Rolands. Service at Church, Forreston Revival. Text Hebrews 12. 16 & 17.
Feb. 14 - Called at Bro. Sieples. Dined at E. Rolands. Supped at S. P. Sias. Held service at Chapel. Text: Luke 10. 34. "Thou shalt love the Lord thy God, etc. And neighbor etc." Over night at E. M. Mullens. Weather fair.
Feb. 15- Went home at 10 AM on train. Wife & I visited at G. Mannings. Returned to Forreston at 5 PM. My Charley to took me in buggy ½ way. Text: Luke 10. 41 & 42. Over night at Suples.
Feb. 16 - Visited at Jno. Mullen. Dined at E. M. Mullens. Stayed all PM at E. M. Mullens & rested & studied. Text at Chapel: Rev. 3. 20. Over at Mr. E. Roland. Weather fair
Feb. 17 - Called at J. Gilbert and at many other places. Dined at E. M. Mullens. In PM visited & supped at Father Billigs. At night Held Meeting in Chapel. Text: Heb. Over night at S. Sias Weather cold & cloudy.
Feb. 18 - Visited at Amayah Williamson, AM Dined at S. P. Sias. At evening the weather rained so we had no Meeting in Chapel. Over night at S. Suples.
Feb. 19 - Forreston at 10 ½. Text: Acts, "Knowledge of Christ". Held prayer Meeting at Forreston at 2 ½ PM. At Preached at Forreston. Text: last verse of James. Weather fair
Feb. 20 - Went home on C & J. All day at home. Weather rained. Studied. Didn't go to Forreston at night.
Feb. 21 - To Forreston in PM. Held service in Chapel at evening. Over night at S. Seiples. Supped at E. M. Mullens.
Feb. 22 - Visited at Bro. Eaches. Dined there. In PM visited at Geo. Gulings & over night there. Text in Chapel: 3. 24. Weather fair "The Lord have mercy on us all."
Feb. 23 - Visited at E. M. Mullens [dined] there at noon. Visited at Mr. Bixlers In PM and over night at Father Whalens. Text at night: 1 Thess 5. 9 & 10. Weather fair but cold
Feb. 24 - Returned from Forreston Protracted Meeting on cars. Weather fair
Feb. 25 - Rev. T. F. Hallowell Held our Q. Meeting. The appointments were well represented. Elder Post preached to us at night. Weather warm.
Feb. 26 -. Love Feast at 10 AM. Preaching by Elder Hallowell at 10 ½. Collection full for Elder. In PM S. S. was organized & a Womans M. S. S. was held by Sister Gardner. Elder Post again held forth at night. Weather bad.
Feb. 27 - Sent $1.00 to Telescope. Paid to H. Garman $50.00. Stayed at home all day. Weather began to rain in PM.
Feb. 28 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy.
Mar. 1 - Paid on coal to Mr. Wm. Hidnick $10.00. At home all day. Weather very Springlike.
Mar. 2 - Was at home al day. Studied. In AM went to Maryland St. Called at C. Schrader & at T Wilson. Weather very hot or extremely warm.
Mar. 3 - In with Jno. Hardle hauled up Corn fodder for me. In PM went to R. Harmons & by and of the Holy Spirit matters existed between W. Speaker & R. Harmon and conciliated. "We Praised God & returned with light hearts." Weather warm.
Mar. 4 - At home. Studied all day. Weather fair A thunder Shower occurred in the night.
Mar. 5 - Forreston 10 ½. Text: 1 Cor. 12. 27. Dined at S. Seiples. Pleasant Hill; Text: Jas. 5. 20. Haldane; Text: 1 Cor. 12. 27. Weather fair
Mar. 6 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
Mar. 7 -. Went to Polo on S. S. Business with Rev. N. E. Gardner. Dined there. Weather fair Roads rough.
Mar. 8 - At home all day. Weather chilly.
Mar. 9 - This day we had a real "venerable" snow and drift. Commencing at about 2 PM & lasted into the night. Was at home all day. Was not well having a severe headache.
Mar. 10 - Roads badly drifted. Was at home. Weather fair
Mar. 11 - Weather Snowy. At home all day.
Mar. 12 - Haldane 10 ½. West Grove 2 P and Forreston 7 PM. Took supper at S. Bovey. Returned home after preaching. Weather fair
Mar. 13 - On train to Dover to Mendota to Malden 48. Dined at father Keals & over night there. Weather fair
Mar. 14 - Assisted in adjusting matter pertaining to the running of Dover Academy. Dine, Supped & over night at Robert Bradens. Weather began to Storm in PM. A Slight Thunder Storm.
Mar. 15 - Returned home on Cars. Cost 1.45. Weather fair
Mar. 16 - At home all day. Weather fair
Mar. 17 - At home. Wife & I started for Jas. Groves silver Wedding but rain turned us back. Weather rainy.
Mar. 18 - At home all day. Weather fair Roads very bad.
Mar. 19 - Forrester, read Discipline for AM. Dined at C. L. Robertsons. Held service at Pleasant Hill. Over night at D. Rubendahls. Weather fair Roads very bad.
Mar. 20 - In Co. with D. Rubendahl visited at R. D. Churemans. Over night at Cyrus Billigs. Weather quite misty. "Until the Storms of life are past; Safe into the haven guide; Oh receive my soul at last."
Mar. 21 - Left my horse at C. Billigs & took team for Joslin from Harper to Hallan, 13 cts. Weather very cold & Stormy. Roads miserable.
Mar. 22 - At home all day taking care of Grace & Harriet who are sick of fever. Weather fair "The Lord is a Strong Hold in the day of trouble. He is thy defense."
Mar. 23 - Was at home all day. Weather fair Roads very bad.
Mar. 24 - Called at B. G. Pelover & at S. P. Mummings. Weather very fair "Thy Law is Sweet to me."
Mar. 25 - At home all day. Weather fair
Mar. 26 - At home all day. Rev. Geo. Snyder preached at Haldane at 10 ½. Weather rained all day nearly. So I did not go to my appointment.
Mar. 27 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
Mar. 28 - Was at home until 5 PM. Then went with Bro. Morrison to W. Speakers on business. Weather fair Roads getting better.
Mar. 29 - Went to M. Boveys but found him not at home. I went and made pastoral call at Jno. Hurdles. Weather fair but very windy. "The Lord tempers the wind to the Shorn Lamb." Shakespeare [actually, Laurence Sterne]
Mar. 30 - Visited at J. Prices. Dined. Made Pastoral Call. Weather fair
Mar. 31 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
Apr. 1 - (Roads muddy) Hauled a load of hay from Mr. Peter Cuods. Cut down Plum trees for Mrs. Ireland & Studied. Weather fair Heavy rain in the night
Apr. 2 - Forreston 10 ½. Dined at Jno. Diehls. Pleasant Hill 2 ½ PM. Haldane in evening. Theme for the day, "The Worship of God". Weather warm.
Apr. 3 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
Apr. 4 - Election day but didn't feel inclined to vote. Weather rained all day and night.
Apr. 5 - Was at home all day. Weather fair but cloudy and rained & thundered in the night.
Apr. 6 - At home all day. Weather fair
Apr. 7 - At home all day. Weather fair
Apr. 8 - Was at home all day. Weather rained during the middle of the day.
Apr. 9 - Rev. Brown of Iowa preached in my place at 10 ½ AM Haldane. Did not go to West Grove on acct of a wet day. Walked to Forreston. Preached a discourse on the Resurrection in the evening. Weather rained desperately in the evening & PM. Over night at S. P. Sias.
Apr. 10 - Returned home on Cars, 7 cts. Called on Mr. Conrads & Mr. Snyder also Mr. Tobias. At Forreston called & visited at Rev. Gutings, E. M. Mullens, Mr. Duelinger & S. Suples. Weather fair Bot at Forreston, Hominy, 30 cts.
Apr. 11 - Called on B. Plover, S. P. Manning. Weather fair but Cold. Remain at home when you can do so.
Apr. 12 - Visited at Mr. Boveys. Dined there. Went home. Went on foot.
Apr. 13 - At home all day. Weather cool
Apr. 14 - Charles & I Started on 8 AM train for Davis. Cost 95 cts. Over night at Mother Riches. Weather fair
Apr. 15 - Was taken by Jas. Riche to Durand, from there I walked to Rev. Wm. Bodines & Dined there. To R. Cooneys where I Stayed over night. Owing to a foolish arrangement we had no Q. M. Weather fair
Apr. 16 - Attended the S. S. at Cooneys Church & preached in place of Rev. Jas. Brewster. Text: 1 Cor. 12. 27. Dined at Jno. Mallows who took us part way to Mother Riches where I stayed over night. Weather fair
Apr. 17 - Dined at Jos. Riche's. Then took train for home via Davis, & Freeport. Total cost on train, 48. Weather fair
Apr. 18 - At home all day. Weather rainy
Apr. 19 - (Womans M's Work at Polo) Wife started to go but the train not being on time she did not get to it. Weather rainy.
Apr. 20 - Was at home. Weather fair
Apr. 21 - (Snow Storm) Was at home. Weather fair and cold
Apr. 22 - At home all day. Weather cold and during the night a heavy rain & Snow Storm passed through here.
Apr. 23 - Read discipline at Haldane. Dined at Chas. Schraders who went with me to West Gove where I preached on Resurrection of the dead. Rev. Schmus preached his farewell to which I listened. Text at Forreston: 139th P. 23, 24. Over night at S. Suples. Weather cold. Snow lay 1 inch deep in morning.
Apr. 24 - Went to Jno. Daniels and got Strawberries. Dined there. Took M. Brantner home who gave me a bu. of Potatoes. Weather cold.
Apr. 25 - Sent 1.00 for Telescope for G. R. Cemes. Cut down tree in west yard. Weather fair
Apr. 26 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy.
Apr. 27 - Wife & Mrs. Schifer visited at Jno. Diehls. I made fence west of house. Weather fair and cool. Recd of W. Speaker $5.00. Paid W. Speaker on flour, 75; on what I owed of E, M, Muller, 25.
Apr. 28 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
Apr. 29 - At home. Studying. Weather fair
Apr. 30 -Forreston 10 ½. Dined at E. Rolands. Pleasant Hill 2 ½. Haldane, 7 ½. Theme all day - "Worship of God". Text: Acts 24. 14. Weather pleasant.
May 1 - Went to Forreston on business. Sent $3.00 to Dayton for Telescope for Mrs. Chuseman. Weather fair
May 2 - At home all day. Weather fair but cold, Frost.
May 3 - At home all day. Made a Gate for front gate posts. Weather cold. Death of Mrs. J. P. Kitsmiller in childbirth.
May 4 - At home all day.
May 5 - Assisted Rev. Ty Hale at funeral of Mrs. J. P. Kitsmiller. Dined at J. P. Kitsmillers. Got 2 sacks of Corn of W. Speakers. Weather rainy.
May 6 - Was at home & Studied. Weather Misty & cold.
May 7 - Haldane 10 ½. Text: Deut. 6. 6 & 7 verses. West Grove read Discipline. Forreston. Attended Bible Meeting in M. E. Church at evening.
May 8 - All day at E. M. Mullens. Ripped lumber for Pailing for Church yard. Weather very warm & Springlike.
May 9 - At home all day. Weather fair & Springlike
May 10 - Assisted Mr. Diehl to move his kitchen to his main house. In PM Plowed my garden. Felt poorly in health.
May 11 - Was at Rev. Matthews. Anti Masonic lecture at Polo & over night at Orient House. The lecture was very good & to the point. Weather Misty.
May 12 - Went home from Polo in rain. Weather cold & Misty.
May 13 - At home all day. Weather moderating yet cold.
May 14 - Forreston 10 ½. Dined at Jno. Deals. P. Hill at 2 ½ PM. Text: 1st Cor. 1. 21 both places. Haldane at night. Text: 2 Tim. 1. 7. Weather fair
May 15 - Was at home all day. Planted potatoes & Corn. Weather fair
May 16 - Was at home all day. Felt badly.
May 17 - Visited at S. Suples & at Mrs. Davies in Forreston, Ill. Weather fair
May 18 - At home all day. Weather fair
May 19 - Was at home all day. Weather fair buy cool
May 20 - In PM Started for QM at West Grove. Weather began to rain at M So we had no QM. I talked on Math. 18. 20. Over night at J. Prices. 18 Pastoral Calls.
May 21 - Love Feast at 10 AM. Preaching at 11. Collected $22.00. Communion at 12 ½. Dined at J. Prices. Service again at 3 ½ PM. Then went home.
May 22 - Was at home. Paid to H. G. Gardner on Storebill $30.00. Weather fair
May 23 - Was at home except in AM when I hauled coal & brought wood. Weather warm.
May 24 - Went to Mt. Morris. Visited at A. Harmons & dined & visited at M. Boners. Weather rained in PM.
May 25 - Wife & I visited at E. M. Mullens. Weather fair
May 26 - Visited no where. Stayed at home. Weather cold.
May 27 - At home all day, Studied. Weather rainy.
May 28 - Forreston, 10 ½. Dined at C. L. Robertsons. Pleasant Hill, 2 ½. Haldane at night. Text same all around. Weather fair
May 29 - Attended 32 anniversary of the Married life of Rev. & Mrs. Hallowell of Polo, Ills. Weather very pleasant.
May 30 - Visited at E. Rolands, Wife & I. Called at Rev. Geo. Gutings. Weather fair
May 31 - At home all day. Weather bad
June 1 - Visited at Andrew Mores, Wife & I. Weather somewhat bad.
June 2 - W. Speaker & I collected money for Parsonage painting. Succeeded well. Praise the Lord. Weather squally. Emma Kleckner [daughter of Cousin Charles T.] visited here.
June 3 - At home all day. Weather squally all day
June 4 - Haldane 10 ½, "Resurrection". West Grove 2 ½. Text: Math. 10. 24 28. Forreston , Text: 1 Tim. 1. 15. Over night at S. Roves. Weather Squally.
June 5 - Paid to J. T. Cambell on Storebill, $16.97. Called on Wm Tagers. Weather fair, very.
June 6 - In PM went to Ministerial Association at Providence Church, Pine Creek Circuit. Dined at Joseph Coey. Acted as Chairman of Association. Boarded at S. Cronkletons. Weather fair
June 7 - Dined at boarding place in Co. with Rev. C. J. Stark. At Supper we went to Bro. Boveys on Pine Creek. At night we closed Association at 10 PM. Then I went home in Co. with Jno. Hurdle. Arrived home at 1 Thursday Morning. Weather fair
June 8 - At home until 2 ½ PM when I went to Baileyville & Preached in M. E. Church at night. Text: St. Jno. 17. 15. Over night at father Nelsons. Weather rained terribly at 4 PM. "The Lord is good to all such as be of a perfect heart. The Lord makes us wise until Salvation. C. Bender"
June 9 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy Returned from Baileyville on Cars, 15 cts.
June 10 - All day at home. Weather rainy.
June 11 - Forrester, 10 ½. Discussion on the Lords day. Dined at Widow Hacketts. Pleasant Hill, Jno. 17. 15 etc. Haldane at evening, Discussion on Lords Day. Weather fair
June 12 - Visited at M. Rodermals. Weather fair
June 13 - Went to Polo in Co. with Jos. Good. Bot Paint Andersons, etc. I Dined at Jno. Hurdles. Weather misty. "Cast thy care on Him for He careth for you."
June 14 - Was at home. Plowed Corn & Potatoes. Weather fair
June 15 - Visited at widow Cross & Will Currys. Weather fair
June 16 - Went to M. Station. Bot lumber for Gate posts. A terrible Rain Storm at 11 AM. accompanied by Lightening & Thunder most terribly. Rain during PM & night. "The Lord Sends rain on the just & the unjust."
June 17 - At home studing all day. Weather fair but rained in the night
June 18 - Haldane, 10 ½ AM. West Grove, 2 ½. Forreston, 7 ½. Over night at S. P. Sias. Weather fair
June 19 - Went home. Weather fair Went to Station in PM.
June 20 - Went to Polo for Paint in the Morning; in PM assisted in Painting Parsonage. Weather very cool.
June 21 - Went to Polo in AM for more Paint in PM. Assisted on parsonage. Weather fair
June 22 - Painted windows, etc. Weather fair
June 23 - Assisted in Making parsonage fence. Weather fair
June 24 - At home fastened House yd Gate. Weather Showery.
June 25 - Forreston, 10 ½. Owing to rain I did not go to P. H. Text at: 2 Thess. 1. 7. 10. Haldane at 8 PM. Text: Acts 5. 29. Weather rain in PM.
June 26 - Was at home. Assisted in painting Parsonage. Weather fair
June 27 - Wife & I went to Forreston to the S. S. Association. Roomed at F. Peters. No Member was present at opening of time. Weather fair
June 28 - Association opened at 10 ½ AM. 3 Members present. "It is a shame that our people are so indifferent about the interest - if the Church as regards the S. S. The Lord have mercy on them." We closed at 12 ½ and went home. Weather rained in AM.
June 29 - Was at home all day. Assisted in canning fruit. Weather fair until night when we had the most fearful Thunder, Lightening & rain Storm of the Season so far.
June 30 - At home all day. Weather rained Drove to Maryland in PM. The Bridges over this country are nearly all gone. The flood was terrible in the extreme.
July 1 - At home all day. Weather fair
July 2 - Wife & I Started for Polo or Camp ground to a QM but succeeded in getting to Bro. Terrells Meeting at Polo. Returned after preaching Weather fair
July 3 - Painted on parsonage & had horse shod. Weather squally.
July 4 - Painted on parsonage. Weather fair
July 5 - Painted on parsonage & did other work. Weather fair
July 6 - Painted on Parsonage & picked berries. Weather fair
July 7 - Did nothing most all day. Weather squally.
July 8 - Went to Polo to see Dr. Weather fair
July 9 - Forreston, 10 ½. Pleasant Hill 2 ½. Dined at Jno Diehls. Text AM: 2 Cor. 6 Last two verses. Over night at S. Suples. This was owing to one of the most terrible rain Storms on record. No service at Haldane on acct of it.
July 10 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
July 11 - Was at home all day. At night attended prayer Meeting at S. P. Mannings. Weather fair
July 12 - Wife & I went to Polo to see the Doctor. Called at Cold Gardners. Weather fair Corn is very short and the prospect for a good crop is poor.
July 13 - Was at home all day. Weather fair
July 14 - Assisted W. Speaker to shell Corn. Recd pay of a load of cobs. Weather fair & beautiful
July 15 - At home studying. Weather fair
July 16 - Haldane, 10 ½. Text: 2 Thess. 1. 6. 10. West Grove on the subject of the Sabbath. Supped at S. Suples. Forrestor, 2 ½ PM. Text: 1 Cor. 6. 13. Over night at S. P. Sias. Weather fair.
July 17 - Got horse shod at Forreston. Then returned home. Weather fair.
July 18 - At home all day. Weather fair
July 19 - Assisted W. Speaker Making hay. Weather fair
July 20 - Helped W. Speaker in Hay & Wheat. Weather fair
July 21 - Helped W. Speaker in Hay & Wheat. Weather fair
July 22 - At home studying. Weather fair
July 23 - Forreston, 10 ½. Text: 2 Tim. 3. 13 & 14. Dined at C. L. Robertsons. Pleasant Hill Text: Is. 58. 13, 14. Haldane, 8 PM. Text: 1 Cor. 10. 13. Weather fair
July 24 - Assisted W. Speaker in Haying. Weather fair
July 25 - Assisted W. Speaker in Haying. Weather fair & warm
July 26 - Assisted W. Speaker in hauling hay. Weather fair & warm
July 27 - Wife & I went to Polo to Dr. Chapman. Went to Maryland for a Bible sent us from Dayton O. as present for Jno. Hurdle. Weather rainy in PM.
July 28 - Went Freeport and Settled off my Sewing Machine business. Dined at D. F. Kleckners. Weather fair & warm
July 29 - At home all day & Studied. Weather warm.
July 30 - Weather began to rain at about 9 AM and on acct of it I did not go to my appointments. "The Lord bless the people.
July 31 - Was at home all day. Weather fair but a little Squally round about.
Aug. 1 - Wife & I visited at Mr. Wm. Lagers & made a grand visit at Wm. Whites. In evening we called at father Pyfers & Abs. Harmons. Weather fair Rev. W. G. Hayes was here over night.
Aug. 2 - Stacked wheat for W. Speaker all day. Weather rained in squalls all day.
Aug. 3 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy & Squally.
Aug. 4 - Was at home. Weather fair.
Aug. 5 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Aug. 6 - Forreston 10 ½. Text: Titus 2. 7 to 10. Dined at Jno. Deals. Same Text Pleasant Hill,2 ½. Over night at D. Rubendahls. Weather fair
Aug. 7 - Visited at D. Rubendahls. Mrs. Hackard & dined at C. Billigs. Weather rainy.
Aug. 8 - Went to Polo. Visited at Jno. Hurdle. Weather fair
Aug. 9 - Was at home. Assisted in Scrubbing Church at Haldane. Weather fair
Aug. 10 - Sowed Turnip seed at W. Speakers. Weather fair Paid 8 dollars to H. G. Garman.
Aug. 11 - Went to Forreston. Dined at E. M. Mullens. Weather fair Planted Strawberry plants. Will they grow?
Aug. 12 - Q. M. by Elder Gardner at 2 PM. Preaching in the evening again by the Elder. Money due me on Car use beside that which was promised is $68.00. Weather fair
Aug. 13 - Preaching at 10 ½ by Elder. Collection for preacher in charge Amt. recd $14.80 for which we give thanks. Held a S. S. Meeting in PM at 8 in the ____. The Elder again preached to us. Weather fair
Aug. 14 - Paid to Mr. Garman on goods recd $53.00. Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Aug. 15 - Went to Polo Camp Meeting to assist in repairing the grove. "O that the Lord would bless us at this Camp Meeting this year. God save our children." Returned in the evening. Weather fair
Aug. 16 - Was again at Camp Ground all day. Weather fair
Aug. 17 - Went to Forreston. Sent draft of 6.75 to W. J. Shuy for Jno. Hurdles Bible. Weather fair
Aug. 18 - Went to Owen Center via Freeport & Rockford. ½ fare 68 cts. Over night at S. S. Richards. Weather fair
Aug. 19 - At Bro. Richards until 1 PM, then he took me to Owen Center S. H. where I preached & held Q. M.. At night held prayer Meeting. Over Supper at Rev. Jos. Brewsters & over night at Bro. Barkleys. Weather fair
Aug. 20 - At 11 AM preached & administered the Lord's supper. Dined at Rev. Brewsters who took me to near Harrison where I stayed over night at father Burbanks. Weather fair. Text: 1 Tim. 6. 12.
Aug. 21 - Walked to Shurland to take train at 7 AM, but trains don't run on Monday AM to the West. Returned to father Burbanks. Breakfasted & dined , then returned to Shurland. ½ fare to Freeport, 40 cts. Went home. Fare to Haldane 26 cts Weather fair
Aug. 22 - At home all day. Weather fair
Aug. 23 - Went to _____ Meeting
Aug. 24 - At Camp Meeting. Held prayer & Camp ____ .
Aug. 25 - At Camp Meeting I Preached at 2 ½ PM. Text: Luke 19. 15. Wife & family Came in PM. Weather rained a little in the evening.
Aug. 26 - At Camp Meeting. Weather fair
Aug. 27 - Love feast by H. D. Hurly. Preaching by Rev. Brandshirker of Toledo, Iowa & also in the evening. Rev. E. G. Palmer in PM. Weather fair
Aug. 28 - Family went home in PM. Camp had a formal closing up at 10 PM. J. W. Lewis preached in the evening. Weather fair
Aug. 29 - Went home on morning train. Weather fair Went to W. Speakers & hung a Mosquito door in the evening.
Aug. 30 - Was at home all day. Weather rained in AM.
Aug. 31 - At home all day. Weather rainy somewhat.
Sep. 1 - At home & Studied. Weather rained all day.
Sep. 2 - Was at home. Studied all day Weather fair But rained during the night.
Sep. 3 -. Forreston Text: 2 Cor. 9. 7. Dined at C. Billigs. Weather fair. Preached at Haldane at 7 ½, Text: 1 Thess. 2. 10 & 12.
Sep. 4 - Attended funeral of Rev. S. Healy at Brick Church Eagle Point. Rev. Wendle & Dissinger officiated assisted by Rev. Post. Dined & Supped at Orient house, Polo, Ills. Weather fair.
Sep. 5 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Sep. 6 - United in Holy Bonds Mr. S. D. Garman & Miss Nancy B. Hershey, $5.00. In PM went to Forreston. Held business Meeting in Church. Over night at S. Sufles. Weather very fair
Sep. 7 - Visited at S. P. Sies, David Courseys, E. M. Mullens & Mrs. Rev. Davis. Then went home. Dined at E. M. Mullens. Weather very fair
Sep. 8 - Visited at Simon Gutings. Weather fair
Sep. 9 - At home all day & Studied. Weather fair
Sep. 10 - Haldane, 10 ½. Text: 2 Cor. 9. 1. West Grove 2 ½ PM. Math. 28. 18 to end. Forreston 7 ½, Text: 2 Cor. 6. 16. Over night at S. Bovey. Organized Classes at West Grove & Forreston. Weather fair
Sep. 11 - In Co. with Geo. Guting visited at S. Rubendahl & at Mrs. Hackards & at Jno. Seals. Took for Telescope for 2. Paid 2.00; Mrs. Tobias, 1.00. Weather fair
Sep. 12 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Sep. 13 - Visited at Geo. W. Pyfers & at Geo. Pyfers. Called at old Gen. Umans Deal. Weather fair
Sep. 14 -. Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Sep. 15 - Wife & I visited at M. Bonis. Dined there. Called at Jno. Rushs. Called & Supped at M. Brantners. Weather fair. Roads good.
Sep. 16 - Sold our cow this AM to Mrs. Miller for 75.00. Rec'd 1.00 on contract. Went to Polo with W. Speaker. Paid butcher bill 6.95. Paid Doctors bill 2.00. Attended Camp Meeting business session. Weather fair
Sep. 17 - Forreston 10 ½. Dined at C. L. Robertsons. Pleasant Hill at 2 ½. Haldane at 7 ½. Text all day: Math 28. 18 to 20. Weather fair. Installed Church officers at Forreston & Haldane.
Sep. 18 - In PM visited at R. Harmans & Dined there. Then went home. Weather fair
Sep. 19 - .Was at Mrs. Crosses & at Mrs. Goods. Dined at Abs Harmans. Weather fair
Sep. 20 - Sold my cow for 25 dollars or [I?] rather need the money for her. Then went to Confer. Took my boarding place at Lewis Boveys. Weather fair
Sep. 21 -.At Conference J. M. Chitty objects to the ____ of Character of Presiding Elder & Bishop & several others. Weather fair
Sep. 22 - Was at Conference all day. Weather fair Made a report of Forreston Circuit.
Sep. 23 - Dined this day at Mr. Kanes. Supped at Bro. Brocaws. Weather fair
Sep. 24 - Love Feast by J . W. Loun. Preaching by Bishop Weaver & in PM by S. S. Ammerman & Memorial Service of S. Haly were held. After which I went home. Weather fair
Sep. 25 -At home all day. Weather fair.
Sep. 26 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.
Sep. 27 - Was at home until 3 PM, then went to father Rodearmels. Weather fair
Sep. 28 - Wife, Chas. & I went to Forreston. Bot suit for Chas. Pants & vest for me . Suit for Ottie, Cloaks for 2 girls. Went to Maryland Station for lumber. Weather fair
Sep. 29 - Went to Forreston on train & returned. Weather fair
Sep. 30 - Went to different places around home. Weather fair
Oct. 1 - Rev. N. A. Gardner preached at 10 ½ AM and at night at Foreston. We returned home in the evening. Weather fair
Oct. 2 - Boxed our goods & loaded wagons in PM. Weather fair

[Moved to Coleta]

Marriage:
Sep. 6, 1882 - United in Holy Bonds Mr. S. D. Garman & Miss Nancy B. Hershey, $5.00.

Deaths and Funerals:
Nov. 28, 1880 - No special preaching service on account of Mother Petrie's funeral.
Nov. 30 - In Co. with W. Speaker attended Rev. J. H. Stands wife's funeral at Adaline.

Jan. 17,1882 - Assisted at the funeral of Mrs. Rodermal. Rev. C. Burke did the preaching. Dined at father Rodermals. Jan. 18 - Sent notice to Polo Press of the death of Mary M. Rodermal.
May 3 - Death of Mrs. J. P. Kitsmiller in childbirth. May 5 - Assisted Rev. Ty Hale at funeral of Mrs. J. P. Kitsmiller. Dined at J. P. Kitsmillers.
Sep. 4 - Attended funeral of Rev. S. Healy at Brick Church Eagle Point. Rev. Wendle & Dissinger officiated assisted by Rev. Post.

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