1882

Oct. 3 – Moved to Coleta. Those that moved us were C Overholser, 2 Bros Crom, Mr _____ & Geo. Wilfong. Weather fair

Oct. 4 – Worked all day at home. Weather fair

Oct. 5 - Worked all day at home. Weather fair

Oct. 6 – Mother in law was taken by Chas [13 year old], to Polo. We worked at home. Visited at Wm. Browns whose wife is sick with fever. Weather fair

Oct. 7 – Studied all day. Weather fair

Oct. 8 – Coleta 10 ½; Coleta 2 & SS convention; Coleta 7 PM. Weather rained nearly all day. Text in AM, 2 Cor. 4. 1,6; in evening Acts 11. 23.

Oct. 9 - Was at home all day. Worked about home. Weather rained toward evening.

Oct. 10 – All day at home. Weather rained nearly all day.

Oct. 11 – Called at J. Pro___ & at Mr. Witals. Weather fair Attended prayer Meeting at night in Chapel

Oct. 12 – All day at home. Weather fair Varnished furniture.

Oct. 13 – Visited at A. Woods. Called at C. Overholsers. Dug garden house vault. Weather fair

Oct. 14 –Stayed at home & Studied. Weather fair

Oct. 15 – Coleta at 10 ½. Text: Jno. 5. 45. Otter Creek 2 ½ PM. Text: 1 Cor. 13. 9. Started for Association at Winneshik. Over night at Bro. Sweets, 5 miles west of Polo. Weather fair, but rained during the night.

Oct. 16 – Dined at S. Mannings. Called at Rev. Gardners who took my horse to R. Harmons. & Rev. France & I in Co. with Revs. Harrison & Eby went to Freeport. Called on Mother Wilter who is very sick. Over night at Dr. Pecks. Weather rained all day

Oct. 17 – Called on J. G. Kleckner & Saw Chas. T. Kleckner. Was taken to Winneshik Church by Bro. Krider. Dined at J. Kroff. At 2 PM Commenced our Ministerial Association. Over night at Bro. Sthroms. Weather fair

Oct. 18 – Held Session of Ministerial As. until 4 ½ PM when I was excused by As____. Was taken to near Dacotah by Bro. Phillips. I supped at his place then went to Depot at D____. Got to Mother Riches [mother-in-law] at 10.45 PM. Weather fair

Oct. 19 – Went to D. Wiants in Co. with Josiah Riche [brother-in-law]. Bot for a present for Josiah Riche’s baby 2 prs. hose, 60 cts. Over night at Mother Riches. Weather fair

Oct. 20 – Our son Otterbein [6 years old] & I were taken to Davis by Jas. Riche [brother-in-law] at 7 AM. Where we took train to Freeport, 21 cts ½ fare; Haldane 26 cts. Dined at Jno. Hurdles. Then went home via Polo & Milledgeville. Weather very fair. Roads extra good.

Oct. 21 – Was at home & we held our 1st QM today for Coleta Cir. There seems to [be] some peace & a looking up to God as far as I can see. The promise of the Salary was made on good faith. Rev. J. Johnson preached in the evening. Weather fair

Oct. 22 – Rev. P. M. France preached after the Love Feast.. Collection Amounted to 23.65. Communion at 12 M. Children’s Meeting at 2 ½. But I didn’t attend. Wife & I visited Mother Wilfong who is dangerously sick. Administered the Communion to her. Weather fair P. M. France preached again in the evening.

Oct. 23 – Went to Forreston on the way left horse at Rev. Hallowells. Took train to Haldane. Then went to Maryland St. Took train to Forreston. Then to Polo. Over night at Rev. Hallowells. Paid to Hiram Garmon $14.95; Wm. Hedrick $10.00; John Cambell, $5.00. Supped at E. M. Mullens. Weather fair

Oct. 24 – Dined at Rev. Posts. Went home. Weather fair

Oct. 25 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Oct. 26 – Visited at Mother Wilfongs & at Bro. Mannings. Weather fair. At evening visited at B. Beers. Rev. J. Johnson preached.

Oct. 27 – In Co. with J. Johnson visited at J. Hannahs. Called at M. M. Deets & at John Overholsers, Sr. Weather fair J. Johnson preached. 2 arose for prayers of the Church. “May the Lord give us a glorious revival.”

Oct. 28 – Sent $2.50 by Reg. letter to Dayton, O. for Cyclopedia. In PM gathered apples at Bro. Mannings. At Otter Creek in the evening Rev. J. Johnson preached. Weather rained in the PM.

Oct. 29 – Rev. J. Johnson preached in Coleta Morning & evening. I preached at Otter Creek at 2 ½ PM & at night at Greenwood. Text: Hebrews 10. 25; Luke 19. 1. Over night at Fred Hines. Weather fair

Oct. 30 – Went home. Visited at noon at Jerry Croms. Weather rained nearly all day.

Oct. 31 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Nov. 1 – Wife & I went to A. Woods. I went to Bro. Mannings again & got 3 sacks of apples. Weather fair

Nov. 2 – Called and got 5 lbs butter at Bro. Smiths & got 5 bushels Oats at Bro. N. V. Croms. Weather fair

Nov. 3 – (S to D/8 42 48 1882) Started for Dover via Sterling, Dixon, Mendota, Malden. R. R. fare 1.08; Lunch .25; [total] 1.33. Weather fair. Paid at Sterling for Sterling Gazette, 1 year, 1.00. Total paid out today, 2.33.

Nov. 4 – Walked to father Deals, Dover. Breakfasted & dined there. Supped at J. W. Masons. At 10 AM to 4 PM worked at perfecting the Dover Academy arrangement. Over night at Rev. W. H. Chandless. Weather fair Bot Stationary etc. 62; Paid on lease 25.

Nov. 5 – Weather rained & misty until 10 AM. Was taken to Van Orin by Rev. J. W. Baumgardner. Where I preached at 10 ½ AM. Dined at Rev. P. M. Frances. Attended preaching in Van Orin in evening. Rev. P. M. France preached. Over night at Rev. Baumgardners. Weather misty.

Nov. 6 – Returned home on train in Co. with Rev. T. F. Hallowell. Fare $1.01. Returned home by way of Johns Corner. The night was very dark. We could hardly make it. “May God Keep me in the light of heaven.”

Nov. 7 – Hauled Grubbs from Jerry Croms all day. Charles drove the team. Weather fair

Nov. 8 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Nov. 9 – Was at home all day. Weather misty. “O Lord give us grace that we may serve Thee more perfectly with reverence & fear.”

Nov. 10 – At home. Sent Card to Rev. W. L. Hayes & J. M. Riche. Weather fair. Attended lecture by Rev. O. M. Holbrook in M. E. Church in the evening.

Nov. 11 – Studied all day at home. Weather fair. But bad in the night with rain and a slight freeze up.

Nov. 12 – Coleta 10 ½ AM. Text: Hebrews 10. 24 & 25. Otter Creek: Luke 10. 42 1st clause. Greenwood in evening: Luke 10. 42 1st clause. Over night at W. M. Kennedy. Weather fair but cold

Nov. 13 – Visited at Dr. Sa_, at Bro. Sturnerng & at Uncle Martin Overholser in the evening Weather fair but rain with cold

Nov. 14 – Visited at J. Buts in PM. Weather fair

Nov. 15 – At home, banked up the house. Weather fair

Nov. 16 – no entry

Nov. 17 – no entry

Nov. 18 – no entry

Nov. 19 – Coleta at 10 ½, but adjourned to allow the Members to attend Communion at M. E. Church. Otter Creek at 2 ½. Coleta at 6 ½. Weather fair, very.

Nov. 20 –At home all day. Fixed things about home. Weather fair

Nov. 21 – Called at Bro. Jno. Howes, at Jno. Overholsers, Sr. and visited & dined at Jno. Overholsers. Weather fair

Nov. 22 – Called at father Hannahs & at Barnett Beers. Visited and dined at David C. Overholsers. Weather fair, very.

Nov. 23 – Went & fetched Turnips at D. Overholsers. Weather getting cold and blustering.

Nov. 24 – Was at home all day. Weather fairer.

Nov. 25 – At home all day. Studied & read books. Hurt my side badly. Weather clouding for Snow. “God help us on the Morrow we pray.”

Nov. 26 – Missionary Discourse, Text: Math. 28. 16, 17. Otter Creek: Luke 10. 42. Greenwood, Ditto. Over night at Fred Hines. Weather fair. Roads bad with snow.

Nov. 27 – Went home early in the AM. Weather fair

Nov. 28 – . At home all day. Fixed the clock shelf in sitting room. Weather snowy.

Nov. 29 – Was at home all day. At morning attended prayer Meeting at home in Church. Weather fair.

Nov. 30 – At home all day. Weather fair. At night preached in Church at Coleta. Collected Benevolence Fund money. Text: Gen. 8. 20 to 22.

Dec. 1 – Visited Bro. Smith. Called at E. France, father. At J. B. Croms and at night with Wife visited at father Mekins. Weather very warm & Calm, in the night it got Stormy with Snow.

Dec. 2 – Was at home all day studying. Weather fair.

Dec. 3 – Coleta 10 ½ AM. Otter Creek 2 ½ PM. At night Rev. Von Wear in PM preached in my place at Coleta. He called it a farewell discourse, having united with the Congreational Church conducted to take work in Dacota at Ashton. He backed out. Weather fair

Dec. 4 - Was at home all day. Worked around home & read some. Weather changeable.

Dec. 5 – Went to Sterling. Bot Truss, $1.30. Guspilay, .75. Dry goods, 1.35. Soap, .20. Weather Snowed. Visited J. Winters & Mother Buntly.

Dec. 6 – Was at home all day. Weather snowed, got fearfully cold.

Dec. 7 –. The coldest day so far of the season. Thermometer Stood as follows, 10.,12., 14., and some places 18 degrees below zero. Apples & Potatoes froze in Cellar. At home all day.

Dec. 8 –Was at home all day. Weather cold.

Dec. 9 – At home all day. Weather fair, a little snowy however. Attended Rev. Brians Meeting in Christian Church in the evening.

Dec. 10 – Coleta 10 ½. Text: 1 Tim. 6. 12 1st P. In PM attended SS Convention in M. E. Church. At evening attended & addressed UB Womans Missionary Society in UB Church. Weather Snowy.

Dec. 11 – Called at M. V. Croms and W. O. B. Crom home. At night attended Meeting at Christian Church. Weather fair

Dec. 12 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Dec. 13 – Was at home all day. Attended prayer Meeting at night in Chapel.

Dec. 14 – Was at home all day. Weather cold.

Dec. 15 – In Co. with W. H. Smith visited at Overholsers & at M. V. Croms. Weather cold.

Dec. 16 – At home all day. Weather cold. Snow during the night.

Dec. 17 – Rev. Smith, College Agent, preached at Coleta & at Otter Creek for me. I preached at Coleta in the evening. Text: Luke 10. 42. Weather fair.

Dec. 18 –Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Dec. 19 – Was at home all day. Weather fair, but rained some during the day..

Dec. 20 – Was at home. Called durineg the day at Mother Mckins & Mother Winters. Weather rained nearly all day.

Dec. 21 – Visited Bro. S. S. Arfords, Chas. Bushman, Wm. Deets. Weather snowed.

Dec. 22 – At home all day. Studied. Weather fair

Dec. 23 – At home Studing all day.

Dec. 24 – Coleta 10 ½: Gal. 4. 45. Greenwood, 2 ½: Gal. 4. 45. Otter Creek, 7: Gal. 4. 45. Over night at J. L. Coes. Weather fair Roads good.

Dec. 25 – At Bro. Coes until after dinner, then went home. At night assisted at Christmas tree exercises at Coleta. Weather Snowy almost all day..

Dec. 26 - . At home all day. Weather fair. Snow thawing.

Dec. 27 – Was at home. Was sick with cold & headache. Weather fair, a little snowy

Dec. 28 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Dec. 29 - Went to Stirling, bought carpet. Weather fair

Dec. 30 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Dec. 31 - Preached at Coleta in AM. Otter Creek in PM & evening. At 9 PM I returned and preached in M. E. Church at Watchnight Service. Weather fair.

1883

Jan. 1 – Was at home all day. Weather fair. Thermometer 3 [deg.] zero. “O Lord give me much Wisdom & heavenly Knowledge during this Year. I need thee every hour”

Jan. 2 – At Mr. Richert; visited father Stulsmith and Daniel Kingery. Prayed with him. At night preached at Otter Creek. Commenced a protracted meeting. Over night at Geo. Wilfongs. Weather fair. Text: Amos 6. 1.

Jan. 3 – (Otter Creek P. M.) Visited at Gabriel Hanna. Dined & visited at ____ Tracys & supped there. Sermon at night same Text as night before, Amos 6. 1. Over night at D. S. Manning. Weather fair. In Memoriam. The largest sky Rocket fell that was ever Known in this country.

Jan. 4 – Visited & over night at Elias Grundys. No meeting on acct. of a snow Storm.

Jan. 5 – Visited at Geo. Henries. Dined there. Visited at Bap Crouches; Mr. old ___ Chusemans. Called at Mr. Geo. Sugars. Over night at Gabe Hannas. Text at Chapel Amos 6. 1. Weather fair.

Jan. 6 – Visited at Mr. Bigbies, Mother Harveys, Volney Chaffies, Clinton Manning. Dined at E. M. Witmers. Supped at Geo. Wilfongs. Preached in Chapel. Text: Amos 6. 1. Went home. Weather fair.

Jan. 7 – (Otter Creek P. M.) Taught in S. School, Coleta, 10 ½. Text: Math. 16. 24-8. Greenwood at 2 ½, Amos 6. 1. Otter Creek, Luke 19. Over night at Dr. Coes. Weather fair.

Jan. 8 – All day at Dr. Coes. Weather cold. Service at night in Chapel at Otter Creek. Text: Math 7 ___. Went home. Weather.

Jan. 9 – At home all day. At evening went to Otter Creek, preached in Chapel. Text: Math. 16. 24. Over night at S. D, Mannings. Weather very cold 24 degrees & etc.

Jan. 10 – Was at S. D. Mannings all day. At night we held Meeting in Chapel. The Lord blessed us. The Weather was cold & blustering. Sleighing is good. Over night at S. D. Mannings.

Jan. 11 – At S. D. Mannings until 3 PM. Then went home. Was sick.

Jan. 12 – Was at home sick. Weather blustering.

Jan. 13 – 2nd Q.M. at Otter Creek. Recd Quarterage of $55.70. Over night at J. S. Coes. Weather very cold & blustering.

Jan. 14 – Love Feast by M. Bellows. Preaching by Elder. Collection for Church Erection Paid the Elder $19.00. Weather fair. Went home.

Jan. 15 – Visited Rev. Boles, Mothers Winters & Mikins. Over night at Gro. Wilfongs. Weather fair, a little snowy. Paid to C. Miller $8.00; S. S. Cobb 31.20.

Jan. 16 – We called at G. Hannas, then went to J. L. Coes where w stayed all day & all night. We had no Meeting on acct of a terrible snow Storm.

Jan. 17 – Visited at G. Hannas and S. D. Mannings. P. M. France Preached in Chapel. Then we went home. Weather fair.

Jan. 18 – Took Rev. P. M. France to Sterling. Left my Watch with C. Kistler. Sent 65.00 dol. to J. K. Bilhinin, $5.00 of which is for Church Erection. Also sent 14.04 to W. A. Shurey on his Book acct. Paid J. Muster for Stove, $8.00. Preached at Otter Creek. Text: Math. 16. 24. W. fair. Over night at E. Witmer

Jan. 19 – Visited at E. Witmers & at C. Mannings. Weather very cold and blustering. All day at E. Wilmers & over night. At night preached in Otter Creek Chapel. Weather cold.

Jan. 20 – At E. Wilmers until 3 PM when I went home. Weather very cold & blustering

Jan. 21 – At home all day, preached at Coleta in AM. Weather very cold and blustering. 30 [deg.] Zero.

Jan. 22 – At home all day. Weather cold.

Jan. 23 – Was at home all day. Had Company. Assisted Wife serving. Weather fair but cold. At family worship Wife was unusually blessed in a special petition for the Salvation of the family. Lord help us all.

Jan. 24 - Was at home all day. Weather fair but cold.

Jan. 25 – Pastoral Calls at Rev. Boles, Mothers Mikin, Buntley & Winters. Weather very much moderated. At night attended Meeting in Christian Church.

Jan. 26 – Was at home all day. At night called Meeting in Christian Church. Offered prayer. Weather misty. Visited at Jno. Overholser, Sr.

Jan. 27 – At home all day. At night attended Rev. Linsey at Christian Church. Weather fair.

Jan. 28 – Coleta 11 AM, 2 Cor. 7. 1. Otter Creek the Same. Subject viz. Christian Perfection. “O Lord, help us to be perfect in heart, mind & life. Especially so in Church.” Weather fair.

Jan. 29 – Was at home all day except making calls at Rev. Boles, C. Hurless, S. Ferguson, Dr. Rimage & at E. Olmsteads. Weather fair. .

Jan. 30 – Visited at N. Harts. Called at A. Woods. Weather became Cold, Stormy & blustering at noon.

Jan. 31 – Called at father Stahlsmiths & at S. S. Cobbs where I supped. Prayer Meeting at night. Weather very cold & disagreeable.

Feb. 1 – [Our 8th baby was born this Morning at 6 Oclock. Dr. Rumage assisted with Aunt Barbary Overholser. Weather very Snowy & Stormy.] This was crossed out.

Feb. 2 – Our 8th baby was born this morning at 6 o’clock; name Nellie Rebecca. Weather very Stormy. All day at home.

Feb. 3 – All day at home. Weather cold & Stormy.

Feb. 4 – Coleta Morning and evening. Text: James the last 2 verses. All day around home. Weather fair.

Feb. 5 – Monday was at home. Weather Cold.

Feb. 6 – At home all day. Weather Snowed in evening and night.

Feb. 7 – Went to Lanark for Mother Riche. Over night at father Wolfleys. The train being behind hand on acct of a broken rail I waited this train. Came at 9; in the Mean time I attended Church at the Dunkard Church. Weather fair.

Feb. 8 – Went home. Weather cold but clear.

Feb. 9 - At home all day. Called, however, at Jno. Overholser, Jr. & at Sr’s. and at Clark Vinsons. Weather fair.

Feb. 10 – At home all day. Weather cold.

Feb. 11 – At Coleta, 11. Read Discipline. Went to Otter Creek. No Meeting. Coleta at night. Acts 3. 13 @ text. Weather fair.

Feb. 12 – Sent $1.00 to J. B. Alden, 13 Vesey St., New York. Weather fair.

Feb. 13 – Visited at Jas. Smiths, P. Lenharts. Visited & dined at George Mulls. Visited at Mr. Conways. Called at Jno. Overholsers & at Chris Overholsers. Weather fair.

Feb. 14 – At home all day. At night attended prayer meeting in Chapel. Weather misty. Snow melting rapidly.

Feb. 15 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy.

Feb. 16 – Was at home all day. Weather changed to cold & misty.

Feb. 17 – Attended funeral of Mr. Sam Purghs Child. Rev. Van Swiggen Officiated. Weather fair. Roads icy.

Feb. 18 – Preached at Coleta. Text: Acts 4. 23. Otter Creek was too high to cross, hence didn’t go to Greenwood or Otter Creek. Weather fair.

Feb. 19 - Was at home all day. Attended M. E. Prayer Meeting. Weather fair.

Feb. 20 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Feb. 21 – At home. Weather rainy.

Feb. 22 – At home all day. Sickness in the family. Charles was sick with Catarral fever.[Carrhal fever, an old term for a number of respiratory diseases.].

Feb. 23 - Was at home all day. Weather fair. Bought P. O. Box, 20 cts.

Feb. 24 – Was at home & Studied. Weather bad with snow & rain.

Feb. 25 – Coleta in AM. Text: Subject, “Requirements in Prayer”. Went to Otter Creek. No audience. Visited D. S. Manning. Weather fair.

Feb. 26 -. Sent $2.00 to Dayton for Telescope for M. V. Crom. Bought Clothes Ringer from S. Fergeson. Attended M. E. Meeting in the evening. Weather fair. Preached in M. E. Church. Text: Romans 1. 16.

Feb. 27 – Called at Jno. Deets. Visited at Sanforths. Called at Wm. Deets. Weather fair.

Feb. 28 - Was at home. Weather fair. Getting warm & thawing.

Mar. 1 – Was at home. Our Harriett [2 years old, m. Arthur W. Nicholas] is quite sick with catarral fever. Weather is very warm.

Mar. 2 – Was at home all day. At night preached in M. E. Church. Weather Snowed in evening.

Mar. 3 – At home & Studied. Weather fair.

Mar. 4 – Coleta 10 AM. Text: Acts 9. 22. Went to Greenwood. No service. Supped at Fred Hines. Then rode to Otter Creek. No service. Weather fair. Went home.

Mar. 5 – All day at home. At night attended service at M. E. Church. Weather squally.

Mar. 6 – Was at home all day. At night attended Rev. Bales Protracted Meeting at M. E. Church. Rev. Saterfield preached. Weather cold & windy

Mar. 7 –. Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Mar. 8 – Called & visited at Jno. Overholsers, Jr. At night attended Meeting in M. E. Church. Weather fair.

Mar. 9 – Was at home all day. Weather cold yet fair.

Mar. 10 – At home all day Studing. Weather windy & raw. A little Snow in the Morning. No Storm.

Mar. 11 - Coleta 11 AM. Text: Titus 2. 11 13. Otter Creek the same. Weather fair.

Mar. 12 – Sent 3 $ to P. Nicklas for UB in Christ for J. M. Winters, J. B. & M. V. Crom, J. P. Overholser, E. Franforth & J. Deets. Weather fair.

Mar. 13 – At home all day. Weather fair.

Mar. 14 – Went to Hickory Grove and preached funeral for John Wick aged 90 yrs., I mo. & 14 days. Text: Math. 25. 23. Rev. M. V. Crom assisted. Weather very fair. Sent letters to Rev. Ben Bender [probably a brother] & Geo. Baye.

Mar. 15 – Was at home. Weather fair. At night attended Church in M. E. Church. Attended last day of school exercises at Union S. House.

Mar. 16 – Was at home all day. At night attended service at M. E. Church. Weather snowed in PM.

Mar. 17 – At home all day. Weather very fair.

Mar. 18 – Rev. Van Preached in My place at Coleta at 10 AM. At 2 PM held meeting at Greenwood. Text: Titus 2. 7 & 8 & 9 & 10. Went home after supper at G.Hines. At night the U. B. Church and her preacher was severely snubbed by Rev. Van getting his daughter baptized by M. E. Minister in M. E. Church. Weather cold & Windy.

Mar. 19 – Was at home all day. Weather cold.

Mar. 20 – At home all day. At night attended Meeting in M. E. Church. Weather more moderate.

Mar. 21 – Went & visited at Mr. William Conaway whose son George died at 8.20 AM. Went home. Weather fair.

Mar. 22 - Attended funeral of Geo. H. Conaway aged 17 yrs. & 23 days. Text: 1 Pet. 7. 4, 5, 7, 8. Dined at Wm. Conaway at night. We had a glorious prayer meeting in U. B. Church. Weather fair.

Mar. 23 – Visited at D. C. Overholser. Went to M. Hames. Called at J. Hames. Visited at Barnet Beers & dined there. Visited at Wm. Harrows. Held Services in Church at Coleta. Text: 1 Thess 5. 9 & 10 vrs. Weather fair.

Mar. 24 - At home all day. Studied. At night preached in Chapel. The house was full. Text: Mathew 13. 24 & 25 verses. One was converted. Weather fair but snowed during the night.

Mar. 25 – Text at Coleta 1 Cor. 15. 3, 4. No preaching at Otter Creek. Service at Coleta at night. Text: Is. 45. 22. Weather very Snowy.

Mar. 26 – At home. Visited at Wm. Kennedys & Mother Bundleys. At night preached. Text: Is. 45. 9.

Mar. 27 - Visited at S. Fergisons & at Jas. Winters. Meeting at Chapel at 10 AM & at night. Text 1 Tim. 1 15.

Mar. 28 – Prayer Meeting at 10 AM. Visited at Wm. Hows, Mr. Waters, Mother Huffman & Wm. Brown. Rev. M. V. Crom preached at night.

Mar. 29 – Visited at Mr. Harrisons, Jno. Misters, Dr. Rumages & S. S. Cobb. Prayer Meeting at 10 AM. Preached in Chapel at night. Text: Jno. 12. 26. Weather fair.

Mar. 30 – Called & visited at Pap Stahlsmith, Jno. Muskins, C. Hurless, Jno. Hannis & Wm. McCombs. At 10 AM Prayer Meeting. At night Rev. Bales preached for us. Weather fair.

Mar. 31 – Was at home and studied. Weather fair.

Apr. 1 – Coleta 11 AM. Text: Rev. 2. 34. I. Possibility of Backsliding. II. Its Results. III. Its Remedy. In PM at 2 ½. Read Discipline at Greenwood. At night Rev. Crom preached for me at Coleta. Weather fair.

Apr. 2 – Prayer Meeting at 10 AM. At night I preached. Text: Jno. 3. 16. We closed the Meeting on acct of a partial panic accruing from W. Conaways death from Glanders. [a serious bacterial disease of the respiratory tract and skin; usually infecting horses but may be contracted by humans; usually fatal]. Weather fair.

Apr. 3 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Apr. 4 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy. Chopped wood ½ day.

Apr. 5 - Studied etc. Weather Snowed.

Apr. 6 – Visited B. Burs. Weather Snowed Terribly

Apr. 7 – (3rd Q.M.) At 11 AM Preached Funeral of Barbara Ellen Overholser, aged 34 y., 4 m., 22 d. In PM our 3rd Q.M. was held by Elder France. Weather fair. Roads Muddy.

Apr. 8 – I opened Love Feast at 9.15. Sermon by P. M. France. Collection $9.00. Communion at 12 M. S. S. Quarterly at 3 PM. Preaching again By P. M. France at night. Weather very fair.

Apr. 9 – Took Elder France to Galt in AM. Paid S. S. Cobb $39.20 cts. Weather fair.

Apr. 10 – Sent $6.60 to W. J. Shuey on Book Account & Telescope, one year for J. M. Overholser. Weather fair. Visited at M. Overholsers in PM.

Apr. 11 - Was at home. Chopped Wood. Weather fair.

Apr. 12 – Moved garden House. Weather very fair & warm. No such warm April Weather has been experienced for a long time.

Apr. 13 – Was at home all day. Weather very warm.

Apr. 14 – We rec’d notice from the Veterinary Surgeon to destroy all hitching Posts at Church house & in Coleta on acct of Glanders propagated at W. Conaways. Weather fair. Sent Card to N. E. Gardner.

Apr. 15 – Preached on Temptation. Text: 1 Cor. 10. 13. Geo. Wilfong held forth for me at Greenwood at 2 ½. Went home from Greenwood. Weather windy & cold. “O Lord give us victory ever.”

Apr. 16 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Apr. 17 – Visited at Wm. Deets with Wife. Recd from Jno. M. Overholser 3 Sacks of Corn. Weather fair.

Apr. 18 – Was at home. Weather fair. Attended prayer Meeting.

Apr. 19 – At home all day. Weather fair. Attended Meeting at Christian Church at night.

Apr. 20 - At home all day. Weather Windy.

Apr. 21 - At home all day & studied. Weather rainy.

Apr. 22 – Rev. Schoonmaker _____. Held S. S. then repaired to M. E. Church to participate in Rev. Boles praise Meeting. In PM started to Otter Creek but owing to rain & a terrible wind I returned. Called at C. Overholsers. At night attended M. E. Church.

Apr. 23 – Chopped Wood about all day. Weather fair.

Apr. 24 – Visited with Wife at D. S. Mannings & Geo. Hannas. Weather cold.

Apr. 25 – At home all day. At night Family attended Prayer Meeting. Weather fair.

Apr. 26 – At home all day. Weather fair.

Apr. 27 – At home. Assisted M. Cleaning house. Weather fair.

Apr. 28 – At home & Studing. Weather fair.

Apr. 29 – Coleta 10 ½. Text 123 PS. Supped at F. Hines. At night attended Services. When D. S. Kingsley Lectured on the subject of

Apr. 30 – Was at home. Chopped wood & did work at home. Weather fair.

May 1 – Finished my wood Chopping & assisted Wife in house Cleaning. Weather fair, a little shower during the day.

May 2 – Was at home all day. Weather squally with rain. A terrible cold snap resulting in a general rain began at 3 PM. To Prayer Meeting in the evening.

May 3 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy. Roads Muddy.

May 4 – Called at School house in AM in search of Otterbein’s Coat.

May 5 – Started for Haldane. Dined at Bro. Sweets, Coleta at Jos. Goods. Over night at Geo. Pyfers. Weather fair.

May 6 – Preached in place of N. E. Gardner at Haldane at 10 ½ AM. A Purse of 4.70 was presented me here. Text: 133 PS. Dined at S. Mannings. Preached at West Grove at 2 ½ PM. Same Text. At night attended Bible Meeting at Forreston. Over night at S. Suples.

May 7 – Called at father Mullens, E. M. Mullens, E. Rolands. Dined at Geo. Gutings. Called at S. P. Seas, W. Speakers. Supped at M. Millers. Called at R. Harmons, J. Waltermeyer, Aunt Hanna, Aunt Ireland, M. Slifer, B. Pulver. Over night at S. Boveys. Weather fair.

May 8 – Called at Jno. Hurdles. Dined at Rev. Hallowells, Polo. Then went home. Weather rainy all day more or less.

May 9 - Was at home all day. Weather very bad, rainy & Stormy.

May 10 – At home until 4 PM when Wife and I went to J. M. Overholser and united in bonds of Matrimony Mr. Howard Hawkins and Miss Clara Overholser. Supped & went home. Weather fair.

May 11 – Was at home all day. Weather fair. At 4 PM went to Seth Hawkins to Infare [A house-warming; especially, a reception, party, or entertainment given by a newly married couple, or by the husband upon receiving the wife to his house] of Howard Hawkins & Clara Overholser.

May 12 – At home and studied. Weather fair.

May 13 – Coleta Text: Acts 2. 4. Went to Greenwood but Weather being rainy we held no service. Over night at F. Hines.

May 14 – Visited Henry Irichs in PM. Weather squally..

May 15 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy.

May 16 – At home all day. Weather rainy.

May 17 – At home until evening when Wife & I went to Wm. Deets where I united in Marriage J. B. Fenton and Alice M. Deets. Weather rainy in PM.

May 18 – At home all day. Weather squally, rainy and Haily.

May 19 – Was at home & Studied. Paid on behalf of the Church $4.50 to S. S. Cobb for Clock. Weather squally.

May 20 – Coleta 10 ½. Text: 1 King 19. 4. 8 PM, Text: 1 King 18. 39. Otter Creek 2 ½ PM; 1 King 19. 4. Weather squally with rain and very cold.

May 21 – Was at home until evening when I went to B. L. Burs. Bred Mare Flora to his horse. Weather cold & a heavy frost froze potatoes, Tomatoes, beans & S.

May 22 – Visited at Stahlsmiths, Mekins, C. Hurles, Wm. Mcolms, H. Bushings, Mother Buntleys, father Winters, Mr. Harrington, Mr. Fergisons. Geo. Howard. Weather fair.

May 23 – Visited in PM at J. W. Deets. Called at Wm. Deets. In AM worked at Church yard. Weather more warm & fair. Attended prayer Meeting at night.

May 24 – Went to D. C. Overholser and got 4 timber trees for shade around Church & assisted in putting things in order there. Weather rainy somewhat.

May 25 – Was at home. Was to assist in fixing up around the Otter Creek Church but rain deterred us from going. Sent 4.00 to Dayton for Telescopes to C. Overholser & Mrs. Lime.

May 26 – At home all day Studing. Weather fair. .

May 27 – Coleta 10 ½. Text: 9. 4. Theme, “Persecution”. Otter Creek, Ditto. Greenwood no service on acct of rain.

May 28 - Was at home all day. Weather rainy.

May 29 – Painted the Church fence at Coleta. Weather very fair and warm. Nearly Summer heat. “The Lord warm up our hearts more and more.”

May 30 – At home all day. Weather rainy and very inclement .

May 31 – Visited J. M. Winters & Rev. Bates. Weather fair. Called at J. M. Overholsers. Weather fair.

June 1 – Painted the Church fence nearly all day. Rev. Houstin & family were here over night. Weather fair.

June 2 – Studied & visited with Robert Buber & Mr. Henry Erick. Weather Rained in PM.

June 3 – S.S. & Preaching at Coleta & 9 & 11. Text: Is. 35. 8,9,10. Otter Creek, 2 ½, Ditto. Coleta in the evening. 85 PS 6. Weather Misty in AM.

June 4 – Painted at Church yd. fence & Eve troughs, etc. Weather fair & warm.

June 5 – Was at home all day. At evening Called at H. Bushmans. Weather fair. Rain again all night..

June 6 – Visited at Mrs. Buntleys, Mother Winters, Wm. Kennedys, Mr. Waters, Mother Hoffmans & Wm Browns. At evening Hauled Straw from J. M. Overholsers. Attended prayer Meeting in the evening. Weather fair.

June 7 – Visited at J. M. Winters & at Wm. McColms. Weather fair.

June 8 – At home all day. Weather rainy & Warm..

June 9 – At home all day. Weather fair.

June 10 – At home all day. Weather rained all day, hence didn’t go to any of my apts. Away from home. Death of Mother Susan Winters.

June 11 – Funeral of Mrs. Susan Winters by Rev. J. H. Grimm of Mt. Carroll. Weather fair but windy and rain during the night.

June 12 – Started at home at 1 PM for Van Orin via Dinrock. R.R. fare 76 cts. Arrived at Van Orin at 9.42 PM. Over night at Rev. J. W. Baumgardners. Weather fair.

June 13 – Called at Rev. P. M. France, Van O.Crissups etc. Was taken by Rev. Baumgardner to Dover. Attended Literary exercises by Academy in the evening. Weather fair. Over night at Rev. Chandlers.

June 14 – At 10 ½ the Board of Trustees held their meeting which lasted until 3 PM. Dined at W. H. Masons. Visited at Father Nils, Mother Harrington. Supped at Prof. Kennys. Over night at Rev. Baumgardners. W. fair.

June 15 – Took train at 9 ½ fr Fenton, fare 60. Arrived at 1 ½. Dined and over night with Rev. Joseph Bightoe. Called on Edgar Florrence. Weather fair.

June 16 – Train to Sterling where Charley met me and after getting some Medicine from Dr. Gordon went home. Weather very warm.

June 17 – Preached at Coleta at 10 ½ AM. Heard Rev. Mr. Carr of Henry Co. Iowa at 4 PM in Christian Church, Where we had met for the purpose of holding a S. School Convention. In the evening we held a union service in M. E. Church. Weather rainy all day.

June 18 – Finished & hung our Mosquito net. Weather very fair & warm. June 20 – Plowed potatoes & hoed them. Weather fair. Rain during the night.

June 21 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

June 22 – Was at home all day. Weather fair. 30 cts. Dinner 20 cts. Was taken home by Mr. Jacob Wetsel. Weather very warm.

June 23 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

June 24 – Coleta, Col. 1. 28, 29. Otter Creek [ditto]. Supped at L. Hanes. Greenwood, Gal. 6. 9. Went home. Weather fair.

June 25 – Was at home. Plowed potatoes in PM. Weather fair.

June 26 – Went to Providence Chapel in Ogle Co. to S. S. Convention. Dined at Rev. Hallowells in Polo. My Boarding place was at Ed Kaufmans. Weather fair.

June 27 – All day at Convention. The Meeting was deemed a grand success. Rev. Palmer presided with ability and honor. Supped at Henry Kaufmans. Weather fair.

June 28 – Started home. Allice Gardner went with me. Owing to my horse getting down with cholera only got to Los Frances where I tarried until PM. We got to Coleta at 6.15. Weather fair.

June 29 – In AM hoed my Potatoes. At 1 ½ Charley took me to Galt where I took train for Fenton via Denrock. 28 cts, ½ fare. Over night at Rev. Joe Backtel. Weather very warm.

June 30 – Meeting the Elder at his Q. M. I concluded I could now return as I was not Specially needed. So I took train for Sterling, 30 cts. Dinner 20 cts. Was taken home by Mr. Jacob Wetsel. Weather very warm.

July 1 - Elder J. W. Grim preached at all my appointments during this day. Weather fair.

July 2 – Was at home all day. Weather fair. Mowed at Mr. Harrington’s lot.

July 3 – At home. Finished Mowing Mr. Harrington’s lot. Weather fair.

July 4 – Acted as Chaplain on 4th Celebration in Coleta. A good time was had. At 1 PM we buried old Mrs. Roland in Hazel Green Cemetery. Prayer Meeting at night. A lad got his hand blown nearly off at night by a giant firecracker.

July 5 – Wife & I visited at D. V. Mannings in AM. PM I mowed grass for hay on road. Supped at C. Overholsers. Weather fair.

July 6 – Hoe Potatoes. Dined at M. V. Croms. Fixed up around Otter Creek Church in PM. Supped at V. Chaffies. Weather fair but windy. Rain during coming night.

July 7 – Rain this Morning. Our last Q. M. was held today. My salary was nearly all paid up.

July 8 – Love feast at 9 AM. Preaching by Elder at 10 ½. Collection at 11 ½ Sunday Q. M. at 3 PM. At night Elder & I went to Greenwood where he preached. Weather fair.

July 9 – Was at home. Excepting a few calls. Settled etc. Weather fair.

July 10 – Paid $62.90 to S. S. Cobb. Store Bill $2.35 to S. Fergison. $1.00 to J. Muller. $1.25 to Jno. Becker. $2.50 to Wm. Kennedy. $2.40 Butcher Bill. Weather fair.

July 11 – Visited with Wife at F. Stummy, J. Seems & Henry Tureck and at F. Hines. Called at Mr. Conedy. Weather a little rainy.

July 12 – Went to Markeys Ford to see about a place to baptize. Supped at J. B. Croms. Weather rained in the evening.

July 13 – Was at home all day. Weather. Fixed up my hay in C. Overholsers Orchard.

July 14 – All day at home & Studied. Weather a little rainy.

July 15 – Coleta 10 ½. Text: Heb. 10. 23. At 3 PM Baptized at Markeys Ford: J. W. & S. Overholser, Dilla Overholser, Clara Hawkins, Wm. McColms, S. Erford & Wife, Mrs. Lenhart, Anna Dull & Lulie Bender & Maggin Overholser. Rev. M. W. Bales preached in U. B. Church at evening Union service. W. fair.

July 16 – Was at home all day. Weather squally. Sent $5.00 to W. J. Shuy, Dayton, O. for General S. S. Fund.

July 17 – Was at home. Hauled hay in PM, 3 loads. Weather fair.

July 18 – Called at E. Olmsteads in AM. In PM assisted M. Overholser in hauling hay. At night attended Recption of Rev. G. S. Carr. Weather fair.

July 19 – Visited with M. Adelman in AM. In PM visited at Clark Vinsons. Weather fair.

July 20 – In Co. with W. H. Mason visited at C. Croms. Dined at Rev. M. V. Croms. Suppd at Wm. Deets. Weather rained.

July 21 – Visited with W. H. Mason at H. Stinemeyers where we dined. Then we called at Dr. Sayers and via Malvern went home. Supped at B. Burs. Weather fair.

July 22 – Prof. W. H. Mason Delivered lecture on Education at 10 ½ at Coleta & at Greenwood at 8 ½ PM, and on the reading of Books at Otter Creek. We supped at F. Hines. Returned home. Weather fair & warm.

July 23 – Was around home all day. Called on. Weather fair.

July 24 – Wife & I visited at B. Burs. Weather fair.

July 25 – Was around home. Weather fair.

July 26 – Worked on Painting the Parsonage fence all day. Weather fair.

July 27 – Painted on parsonage fence. Weather began to rain at 9 AM. Painted some in PM. Finished 1 coat of Paint on the Parsonage fence.

July 28 – Was at home all day & Studied. Weather fair.

July 29 – Coleta Text: Luke 17. 23. Assisted in our Township S. School Convention in PM & in the evening. Weather fair.

July 30 – Finished painting parsonage fence. Assisted by father Winters. Weather fair & warm.

July 31 – Worked around home all day. Weather fair.

Aug. 1 – Finished hen house. Prayer Meeting in the evening Weather fair.

Aug. 2 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Aug. 3 – Called on Jno. Overholser in AM. In PM Called on Bro. Donahue & G. S. Erfords. Weather fair.

Aug. 4 – Studied. Called at C. Hurles & at H. Stahlsmiths. Weather fair.

Aug. 5 – Coleta, Josh. 24. 15. In PM united with the M. E. Church in Baptizing. I baptized Effie Bender, Mattie & Lucy Kennedy, Lizzy & Nellie Deets, Hattie Burs & Daniel Kingeny at 8 PM held forth at Greenwood. Text: Josh. 24. 15. Over night at F. Stinemeyer. Weather fair. Roads dusty.

Aug. 6 – Visited at Chas. Bushmans. Called at Mr. Platts. Dined & visited at Dr. Sayers. Went home. Weather fair & warm.

Aug. 7 – Wife & I visited at Chris Overholsers. Weather fair.

Aug. 8 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Aug. 9 – Visited at Jas. Smiths. Wife was at Rog Bar at J. M. Overholsers. Weather fair.

Aug. 10 - Was at home all day. Did not feel well. Read some.

Aug. 11 – Studied and was at home all day. Weather fair.

Aug. 12 – Rev. C. Hurless preached in my place at Coleta. Otter Creek 2 ½. Text: Josh. 24. 15. Coleta at 8 PM. Text: Gal. 6. 2. Weather fair. Roads dusty.

Aug. 13 – Went to Camp Ground Buffalo Grove in Co. with Rev. M. V. Crom & Jno. Overholser. Dined on the way at father Nicklas. In Co. with Jno. Overholser stayed over night on Camp Ground. Weather fair.

Aug. 14 – Worked on Camp Ground on putting up Tent etc. At 3 PM went home. Weather fair.

Aug. 15 – (C. Bender, Coleta, Ills. Reward of Merit) In with Rev. J. Bightle went to Camp Meeting. Rev. Crom preached in the morning. A good time was had. Weather fair.

Aug. 16 – Rev. Baumgardner preached at 10 ½. Rev. Bightle in PM. Rev. Lewis in the evening. Took dinner with Sister Manning & Aunt Hannah. Weather fair.

Aug. 17 – Was to preach at 10 ½ AM but the work of Holiness was going on so gloriously that we deemed it not advisable to preach but give way immediately to it. It was introduced. Over night at Jno. Stowalls.

Aug. 18 – Was all day on Camp Ground. Preaching by ___, 2 ___, 3 ___. Over night at Jho. Stowalls. Weather.

Aug. 19 – I opened Love Feast at 9 AM. Dined with S. Boveys. Over night at J. Stowels. Weather began to rain at 7 PM. I didn’t Stay to any service.

Aug. 20 – All day [at] Camp Ground. Weather fair. At night we had a Soul Killing [?] time. Over night at J. Hurdles. Weather beautiful.

Aug. 21 – Dined with J. Hurles. At 4 PM we broke Camp & went home. Weather very fair.

Aug. 22 – All day at home. Weather fair. Visited Uncle John Overholser who is quite sick with Dysentery.

Aug. 23 – Was at home all day. In PM Wife & I visited Uncle John Overholser. Weather fair.

Aug. 24 – Wife & I visited at Geo. Mulls & at P. Lenharts. Called at Jos. Smith. Weather fair.

Aug. 25 – Was at home. Studied and prepared for the work on the Lord’s day. Weather fair.

Aug. 26 – Coleta 10 ½ AM. Text: Rom. 15. 4 to 7. Otter Creek at 2 ½. Union Meeting in M. E. Church at night. Text: at both services 2 Tim. 2 Chap. Theme, Spiritual Constancy & Perseverance Central thought Requirement. Weather fair.

Aug. 27 – Was at J. Overholsers & C. Overholsers in AM. Weather rained & hailed. The hail were very large. Window panes were broken in some places.

Aug. 28 – Was at home. Called at Mother Buntleys, E. M. Ohmsteads & at Bro. Longsdons. Weather fair.

Aug. 29 – Preached funeral for Mr. Chas. Bennetts child aged 6 Momths. Text: 131 PS. Dined & Supped Ripleys Stofer. At night we revised Coleta Class Book. Elected D. C. Overholser Leader & B. Fenton Steward. Weather fair.

Aug. 30 – Went to Sterling via Johns Creek, P. O. Penfield. Dined at J. Z. Laudi. Weather fair.

Aug. 31 – Was around home all day. Weather fair.

Sep. 1 – All day at home. Weather fair.

Sep. 2 – Rev. W. Lewis preached to us this morning and in the evening I preached at Otter Creek at 2 ½ and at Greenwood at night. Text all ‘round: Mark 11. 24. 1. Answers to Prayer. 2. Gods desire for our good. 3. Our desire created. Over night at T. Hines. Weather fair.

Sep. 3 –. Went home. Weather fair.

Sep. 4 – Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Sep. 5 – Wife & I visited at Scott Millers. Weather fair. Attended prayer Meeting at night.

Sep. 6 – Visited at Jos. Bushmans. Called at Wm. Deets. Weather fair.

Sep. 7 – Visited at Harts. Called at V. Chappe & A. Woody. Weather got very cold in

Sep. 8 – Was at home. Dug Potatoes & ___. Weather fair but cold.

Sep. 9 – Rev. Rinehart preached for me at Coleta AM & evening. I revised Class book at Otter Creek. Weather fair.

Sep. 10 – Dug Potatoes all day. Weather fair.

Sep. 11 – Was at home. Finished digging Potatoes. Weather fair.

Sep. 12 – Collected Missionary Money. Called at M. Hanes, H. McCrea, J. L. Coes, L. Tracy. G. Hanna, Geo. Wilfong, Geo. Hanna, Mrs Harvey & at Jos. Smiths. Went to Prayer Meeting at night. Weather fair.

Sep. 13 - Was at home all day. Weather fair.

Sep. 14 –.Family dined at Mother Buntleys. Weather warm. Weather fair & warm. “The Lord warm My heart & give the grace to do His will perfectly.”.

Sep. 15 - Called on D. C. Overholser in Co. with Geo. Guting. Weather fair.

Sep. 16 – Rev. B. F. Rinehart preached at Coleta & Greenwoos for Me. We went to Otter Creek but there was no one came. We took supper at F. Hines. After meeting we went home. Weather fair in PM. In AM it rained.

Sep. 17 – Called at J. Overholsers & at W. Marels. Weather fair. Got ready for Conference.

Sep. 18 – (Van Orin Annual Conference) In Co. with C. Overholser Started at one PM for Van Orin to Annual Conference. We were hospitably entertained by Bro. Manes, Brother in law of Rev. J. W. Lewis. Weather very fair & cool.

Sep. 19 – Went over to Van Orin in AM Dined at Mr. W. Chams. At 2 PM Conference Convened and at night I went to my boarding place, Mr. John Williams. Weather fair.

Sep. 20 – Worked in Conference at 11,45 AM. Appeared on Committee of Grievance vs CH. It was not agreeable to Committee. Dined at Boarding place. Weather fair.

Sep. 21 –. At Conference all day. Weather fair. Weather fair. Rained at 5 PM. Dined at Boarding place. At night ate supper at ___ Long.

Sep. 22 – At Conference. Weather fair. Supped at Rev. J. W. Baumgoods. Weather all fair. “I feel grieved at this treatment recd from my Brothers in the Conference but hold no malice against any one. The Lord bless our Con.”

Sep. 23 – Our love Feast was not very lively. Only 23 spoke. The Whul was terribly digged. “May the Lord strengthen his people.” Boarded all day at boarding place [?]

Sep. 24 – Started home via Fenton Center. Dined at Bro. Breckenridges at Tampico where we lay over until passenger trains came at 5 PM. Over night at J. Bechtols. Visited J. P. Miller. Weather fair.

Sep. 25 – Called on Bro. Bates & father Doubler. Then took train for Sterling. Dinner 25 cts. Rode home with M. Overholser. Weather fair.

Sep. 26 – Called on Mr. Lee for M. Adleman. Called at C. Overholsers & at J. M. Overholsers. Weather fair.

Sep. 27 – Was around home. Weather fair.

Sep. 28 - Worked around home. Weather fair.

Sep. 29 – Worked around home. Weather fair.

Sep. 30 – Preached at Coleta. Text: Luke 10. 38 to 42. Same Text at Otter Creek. Supped at J. Hines. Greenwood at 7 ½ PM. Text: Ruth 2. 11, 12. Went home. Weather fair.

Oct. 1 – Boxed up goods & did other work. Weather fair. Rained during the night.

Oct. 2 – Finished boxing up goods & loaded 3 ___. Weather fair.

Oct. 3 – Finishd loading and started for Fenton Center. Missed the road at M. Morrisons. ___ & went 4 Mls out of the way. Supped at J. P. Millers. Weather fair & nice.

CONRAD BENDER –
Born: November 2, 1838 in Plainfield Township, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, fourth child, third son of Conrad Bender, [II] and Anna Bauer.

Baptized: December 23, 1838 at the Plainfield Reformed Church, Northamptin Co., PA.

Family moved to Stephenson County, Illinois probably in the summer of 1844. Later moves included Green County, Wisconsin, and Decorah, Winneshick County, Iowa.

Conrad moved back to Stephenson Co., IL in 1860 where he engaged in farming.

[In the Diary of 1876 he mentions attending a reunion of the 112th Infantry Regiment in Geneseo, IL on September 22, 1876.]

Converted in 1861 [Church of the United Brethren in Christ.]

Preached first sermon on November 19, 1865.

Licensed to preach by the Rock River Conference in 1866 and worked at the Harrison Mission, Stephenson Co.

Married Clarissa E. Riche of Stephenson Co. at Polo, IL on December 25, 1866. (Note: Illinois Archives show the license marriage in Ogle Co 15 Dec. 1866 #00C/2943 under the name of Richie)

Received into the “itinerancy” in October, 1867.

Ordained October 23, 1870; member of the Rock River Conference throughout his ministry.

[Was in poor health in 1875. In the Diary as he has no church until the fall of 1876.]

[Jasper William Otterbein Bender was born May 6, 1876.]

Presiding Elder 1886 to 1895.

He was in the ministry for over forty years.

He retired c. 1905 following two light strokes.

Died July 9, 1913 in Amboy, Lee County, IL., following a stroke on July 3, 1913.

Buried July 11, 1913, Woodside Cemetery near Lee Center, IL.

Conrad Bender Diary 1866 Stephenson Co IL Conrad Bender Diary 1875 Whiteside & Henry Counties IL Conrad Bender Diary 1884 Whiteside County Diary of 1877: 1880 Carroll County IL Conrad Bender Diary 1882-83 Whiteside Co IL Evangelical United Brethren Church Coleta. Illinois