January 1 - (Saturday) New years day - bright but cold - the winter up to this date has been very fine with good sleighing - but no large amount of snow - Had work in shop up to this time but is now stopped.

January 10 - A cold and stormy day. Organized a Cuban relief committee in Dexter - the meeting was held in Universalist church in the evening.

January 21 - We went up to Minnie’s in the afternoon - sleighing is thin on account of heavy rains.

January 23 - (Sunday) Rain and snow all day - came home from Minnie’s in evening.

January 26 - Minnie came home with Carrie to stay a few days - it is cold with fine sleighing - Carrie went back.

January 29 - Worked in shop (repairing pulp mill) and went to Limerick to caucus.

January 30 - Went to church once - mercury below zero all day.

February 2 - Was to have set on jury at a law-suit (Gould-Diefendorf) - but the case went by default.

The thermometer was 18° below zero in the morning -- very severe storms reported in many parts of the country for yesterday.

February 4 - A fine day with a splendid moon light evening -- commenced taking medicine of Dr. Morgan -- Luther’s stock of goods sold to E. S. Clark today --

February 6 - (Sunday) A mild-fine winters day -- attended S S -- church and class meeting in afternoon but not in the evening -- am feeling some better.

February 8 - Yesterday and today have been fine warm days. Worked in the shop today - am feeling fairly well now --

February 10 - We have had a great thaw -- sleighing almost spoiled - but it is cooler this evening - This is my 53rd birthday. The Lord has kept me all of these years through many scenes - some of them dark - some of them bright - but through them all he has been near to me -- It seems but a little while since I was a boy at home with my Father and Mother but they are long gone to rest and I am left almost alone.

February 12 - It is still thawing - snow is gone here -- Worked in the shop this week -

February 17 - Mrs. Gladwyn went up to see Minnie Monday morning (the 14th) and I went up in the evening. Minnie has a hard cold and congestion of her lungs -- I came home Wednesday morning. Mrs. Gladwyn is still there -- Worked in the shop today. It is pleasant weather but quite cold - news of the sinking of the war-ship “Maine” at Havana received today --

February 19 - Saturday. Mrs. Gladwyn came home from Minnies last evening. Minnie is feeling better -- it has been thawing --

February 20 - Went to church - had charge of meeting in the evening. Subject, Christ - before Pilate.

February 22 - It has been very icy for a few days the ground and trees being coated with a sheet of ice -- it is warmer tonight and snowing enough to make nice sleighing.

February 25 - Friday. It has been snowing most of the day -- it is not cold -- was sick today -- Dr. Morgan was here this evening -- saw crows today.

February 27 - Sunday. Am feeling some better -- but not very well yet -- it is a beautiful winters day with good sleighing -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to church in the afternoon -- the Maccabees were at the church in a body --

March 1 - Very fine weather -- good sleighing in the country -- Methodist donation tonight - not feeling very much better yet --

March 5 - (Saturday evening). We have had a very fine week -- it has thawed some during the day, so that the snow is nearly gone here -- We had expected Minnie home this week but she did not come -- have not heard from her for some days -- I do not get much better yet -- have seen the Doctor a number of times this week - I do not understand my case.

March 9 - Minnie and Bert were home Sunday but went back at night -- Minnie was quite well -- she wanted to stay, but thought she could not as Carrie is sick -- We did not any of us attend church -- The weather is still very fine (every day), the frost is coming out of the ground. I am not getting much better. Yesterday I felt better and went down town - but am not as well today -- Sent to Vick (?) for our seeds and plants --

March 14 - (Monday). Minnie came home Thursday and stayed untill this morning - she is getting quite well again. The weather changed Saturday -- yesterday was a rainy day with high westerly winds -- We have had beautiful - fine - warm weather since Feb. 27th (16 days) -- Robins were here Saturday -- None of us went to church yesterday -- we miss the church services very much, but the Lord knows best -- I think I am some better in health - but it is a slow gain - Saw the Dr. this afternoon he changed the medicine some - Got our seeds from Vick --

March 17 - (Thursday). Heavy thunder with sharp lightning last night -- it is fine today --

March 20 - (Sunday). A fine day with cold-strong westerly winds - it thundered heavily last night. I attended church this afternoon the first in 4 Sundays -- Mrs. Gladwyn went again in the evening - the Dr. was up to see me this morning -- I hope to be better soon.

March 22 - A fine day with strong winds from S. W. -- An Epworth League socialle at Neighbor Northrup’s in the evening.

March 25 - (Friday). The weather is still very fine -- today is quite warm -- I have worked a little - trimming the shrubbery -- I do not feel very well today.

March 27 - (Sunday). A quite pleasant day but wind blowing cold -- it rained in the evening -- Minnie and Bert came home about noon but went back again before night -- Minnie would like to have stayed -- she did not look very well -- We all went to church -- Bro Danforth preached -- a good sermon -- commenced taking Stuarts Dyspepsia tablets today -- I have to been to a prayer meeting or attended church in the evening since I had charge of the meeting on evening of Feb. 20th -- saw Miss Fisher at church today.

March 31 - (Thursday). The month now past has been the finest March I have ever seen -- no snow - but little rain - many bright sunny days -- The farmers are plowing and sowing some -- I saw a fine butterfly yesterday -- the maple sugar season has been fine but short. In 1867 (the first time I came to Dexter) the later part of March was similar to this with farmers sowing grain on the 26th of the month. The winter all through has been mild and fine -- yet there has been more good sleighing than most. I made a hot-bed and trimmed some bushes but I cannot work much -- I do not improve much yet -- it is 5 weeks since I was taken down --

April 3 - (Sunday). Went to church this afternoon and stayed to class meeting - it was Bro Severance last sermon here in Dexter before conference. The weather is cold -- high winds mingled with dashes of snow -- We were looking for Minnie home -- got a note from her stating that Carrie is sick again so she did not come.

April 8 - (Friday). The weather this week has been somewhat raw and cold with high westerly winds and snow squalls -- yesterday afternoon we went up to Darius Yerdon’s -- stayed till evening -- had a good visit -- Went down town this morning and to the shop -- no one working -- Luisa and Caroline White were here to dinner --

April 10 - (Easter Sunday). A fine spring day -- it is quite dry -- there has been no rain for some time -- went to Watertown yesterday to see Judge Emerson -- this is the first time I have been away from home since I was taken sick -- I was so sued up that I did not attend church today -- Minnie came home today for a fiew hours.

April 13 - Wednesday. A pleasant spring day -- the weather is quite dry -- farmers are busy in springs work -- Mr. Otis helped me dig up a tree in the yard today -- I worked the most today of any since I was sick -- they wanted me to the shop but I could not go -- Conference commences today --

April 17 - (Sunday). There has been great floods with loss of life and property in the west but it is quite dry here -- the prevailing winds are from the N. E. and quite cool -- We went to S.S. and church today. Bro Danforth preached -- Mrs. Gladwyn went again in the evening - Minnie did not come home today.

April 20 - Wednesday. The long-looked for rain came yesterday and last night -- today is cold and blustering with slight spurts of rain -- The news from the Methodist conference at Fulton, N. Y. come today -- Our minister (F. G. Severance) is sent back to us -- The resolution passed congress yesterday for the “independence of Cuba” -- the U. S. soldiers at Sackets Harbor left there yesterday morning for Tampa, Florida -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to prayer meeting in the evening ---

Apil 24 - (Sunday). It rained some in the morning but cleared away before noon -- went to S. S. and church in afternoon -- taught T. D. Seeber’s class -- this is the first Sunday school teaching I have done in a very long time -- It seemed good to be in this christian work again -- The war between Spain and the United States is opening -- the news yesterday was of exciting nature -- some captures at sea has been made by our navy --

April 28 - (Thursday). The weather is fine -- it is growing warmer now -- I worked in the shop today the first since I was taken sick. It leaves me very tired tonight. Walter Calkins plowed our garden today -- The news has just come that the U. S. Navy has bombarded and captured Matanses (?) in Cuba.

May 2 - (Monday). The weather is warmer with inclination to rain -- I worked in the shop 3 days last week but yesterday I was feeling very badly -- went down and see the Dr. -- got some new medicine -- went to church, but did not stay to class meeting. I feel a little better today -- Minnie came home yesterday to stay a fiew days -- I was glad to have her come -- The news has come of a great victory for the U. S. Navy and the destruction of the Spanish navy at the Philippine islands -- They are celebrating this first victory this evening, down town.

May 7 - The day is fine but with cold N. E. winds -- we have winds from this quarter most of the time -- Planted our garden yesterday -- Minnie went home Thursday afternoon -- I worked in the shop 1-1/2 days this week -- It is all I felt able to do -- Jed Knapp is sick -- so is Charlie Moyer -- Shop work is the dullest I have ever seen it in my 20 years experience at this place.

May 8 - (Sunday). A raw cold day -- wind still N. E. Went to church in the afternoon. It was a Memorial service in honor of the Marines & sailors that lost their lives in the destruction of the Maine at Havana harbor.

May 11 - (Wednesday). The weather is warm and showery. I have worked in the shop this week so far -- it is quite hard. I got very tired -- I do not feel well yet -- Jed is quite sick and I am along in the shop -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to prayer meeting.

May 14 - (Saturday evening). Weather fine and cool - Worked in the shop all the week except today -- went to Watertown today and had the Gaige mortgage taken off the records.

May 15 - (Sunday). Went to church today and to the Epworth League in the evening -- there was no prayer meeting to follow, which I do not think as right -- it is lowering the church spiritually very much -- The Senior members are at a stand-still -- without a leader to push the work -- unless this “break-up” process is stayed we must decline -- but by some it is laid to other causes --

May 28 - (Saturday evening). Worked in the shop all this week this is the first full week this year up to now -- It has been a very fine growing week with light showers -- it is quite warm -- finished planting my garden this evening -- there is a prospect of a bounteous crop of hay & grain -- but prices are very low except for flour which is about $2.00 per sack -- this comes from speculation in what -- not from a shortage or on account of the war. The war is progressing very slowly -- no news from Cuba of importance. Mrs. Gladwyn went with Mrs. Yerdon to see Minnie on Wednesday they come home in the evening -- Minnie has been sick with a hard cold. The week has been a hard one for me; alone in the shop and I am far from well yet --

May 30 - (Monday evening). We went to church yesterday in afternoon there was a small attendance -- it was quite rainy at Sunday school time but it cleared away afterwards -- In the evening we attended the Decoration day memorial service at the Episcopal church -- it was good -- We have been at home all day today -- it has been damp and lowry -- we did not go to the cemetery -- Most of the Decoration service was at Brownville this year -- We looked for Minnie to come home today -- but she did not come.

June 5 - (Sunday evening). The weather is very fine - a splendid growing time, with a prospect of fine crops -- Worked in the shop 3-1/2 days this week -- have not felt well at all. Mrs. Gladwyn went to the cemetery Thursday evening with Mrs. Yerdon. The Cubans received their first ship load of supplies from the U. S. this week, and the American fleet bombarded Santiago de Cuba on Thursday -- this is the first real effort to relieve Cuba -- We went to church today and this evening -- Minnie did not come home but we received a note from her -- I have felt very poorly today.

June 8 - Bot a sack of flour today - paid $1.90 -- Yesterday was very warm 90° in the shade -- had a small shower today -- Did not go to prayer meeting this evening -- feeling badly.

June 11 - (Saturday evening). Worked in the shop 5-1/2 days this week. The work has been very hard for me. Dr. Gates of Brownville came to see me last evening. I shall take his treatment for a while -- hoping to be better soon. The weather is quite warm with find thunder showers today.

June 13 - Went to church twice yesterday. It was childrens day -- the exercises were in the evening -- today has been warm and lowry -- Mrs. Gladwyn - Mrs. Yerdon and Carrie Ackerman went over to see Minnie this evening.

June 18 - (Friday evening). The week has been a fine one thus far -- all speak of a bounteous crop of hay & grain. Went to prayer meeting Wednesday evening -- Dr. Gates was here today.

June 22 - The weather is very cool with showers every fiew hours -- attended church Sunday. Miss Captain Ennis spoke in the evening -- Minnie came home Monday bringing my sister Lottie with her -- it rained so Minnie stayed over night going home Tuesday morning. Lottie stayed with us untill today noon -- It is the first time I have seen my sister in nearly 4 years -- she was looking real well -- This evening a “Ladies home missionary society” was organized at the church.

June 28 - (Tuesday evening). The closing days June are very fine, and not very warm -- we had a thunder shower last night -- farmers are commencing haying -- Minnie came home Sunday for a little while.

July 1 - (Friday evening). Weather is cool for the season with frequent showers -- Work in the shop most of the time -- the work seems very hard -- Jed Knapp is working now -- my health does not come back to me very fast.

July 6 - (Wednesday). Minnie came down after us Saturday evening to spend the 4th -- Sunday was a hot day with a thunder shower in the night -- the 4th was a very quiet day, there was celebrations of the national day in this vicinity -- in the evening the news of the fall of Santiago (work unclear) and the destruction of Cerveras fleet was announced -- Dexter with their usual spirit of patriotism blew their steam whistles and fired cannon in honor of the great event -- Monday morning I went down to Brownville to see Dr. Gates -- We came home last evening.

July 9 - (Saturday evening). The week has been a fine one for farmers haying -- the weather has not been very hot as yet -- last Sunday and Monday were our warmest days -- it has been showery today -- I have not worked any this week -- I “laid off” to rest and see if I could not feel better; but for the last two days I have felt worse -- I think I took a little cold while at Minnie’s causing neuralgia; affecting my heart and stomach.

July 10 - It was quarterly meeting service today -- the presiding elder preached a strong sermon from 1st Cor 13-12 -- went to young peoples meeting in the evening -- there was no other service -- our church services are not in the standing of “other days” -- it is causing the spirituality of the church to go down.

July 15 - (Friday evening). The weather this week has been fine -- today was warm -- 90° in the shade -- it is getting quite dry -- I have not worked any for two weeks -- but I think I feel some better today -- Dr. Gates was here this afternoon. Mrs. Gladwyn has been picking berries for Fred Harris this week.

July 17 - Sunday. The weather continues hot and dry - it looks like showers but they do not come -- Minnie came home for a little while today -- We all went to church in the afternoon -- I led the young peoples meeting in the evening.

July 20 - (Wednesday). The warmest day of the season thus far -- thermometer 90° in the shade -- it is very dry -- Mrs. F. D. Seeber died last night. She was a great sufferer. Work in the shop is very scarce. It is the poorest season for shop work we have had for years -- I worked one half day making Minnie some screen doors -- Went to prayer meeting in the evening -- the thermometer indicated 80° at 9 o’clock in the evening.

July 21 - 8 o’clock a.m. - mercury 81°
1 o’clock p.m. - mercury 93°
In the evening it was cooler -- went to Mrs. F. D. Seebers funeral service in the afternoon -- in the evening Alonzo Seeber call on us. Also Miss Carrie Ackerman and Miss Lucy Pratt -- Dr. Gates was here in the morning.

July 24 - Sunday. The weather continues warm and dry -- today is thought to be our warmest day yet -- our thermometer did not register but 90° as 1 o’clock p.m. -- there has been heavy showers of rain in other sections -- we have had no rain since the 9th of the month and then but a slight shower. Minnie came home for a fiew minutes Friday evening to get their screen doors -- there is no work in the shop -- We went to Sunday school and church in the afternoon -- to the young peoples meeting in the evening -- taught Bro Seebers class in Sunday school.

July 27 - Wednesday. We had a small shower of rain Monday and another Monday evening but they only moistened the top of the ground for a day -- it is as hot and dry as ever now -- Mrs. Gladwyn and myself went to Watertown today -- I had some teeth drawn and some filled -- it was a hard day in the heat -- Mrs. Gladwyn has gone to prayer meeting this evening.

August 1 - (Monday evening). Mrs. Gladwyn went with Mrs. Cox to see Minnie on Saturday -- We went to Sunday school and church yesterday -- Mrs. Rawlston preached in the Methodist church in the evening -- Worked in shop this forenoon -- at noon it commenced to rain and continued at intervals during the afternoon -- it has been the finest rain we have had for more than a month.

August 7 - (Sunday). The weather is cool with many showers of rain -- but not much lightning -- but in some places in this part of the state there has been great electric storms doing much damage -- for all the drouth commenced so early in the season there has been a bounteous crop especially of hay -- the showers of this week will greatly benefit corn -- worked in shop 4 days this last week -- my health is very poor -- Minnie came home a little while today and went to church - we did not go to church today. It is the first Sabbath day in a long time that we both have not attended some church service.

August 10 - (Wednesday). The weather is find and cool -- Mrs. Gladwyn has gone to prayer meeting this evening. I intended to go but I worked very hard in the shop today and feel very exhausted -- we are just receiving the news of Spains negotiations for peace.

August 14 - Sunday. A beautiful Sabbath day -- the atmosphere is very clear and bright -- On Friday we had a heavy thunder shower that wet up the ground nicely -- I have not worked in shop for 3 days -- work is very short and I do not feel able to work -- Saw Dr. Morgan Friday evening at his office -- he commenced treating me with iron tonic -- Went to church in the afternoon but did not stay to class meeting -- I was feeling very badly -- Bro Severance was at our house a few minutes before young peoples meeting.

August 22 - (Monday evening). Minnie came home alone with a horse last Thursday and we went home with her and returned this afternoon -- we had a good visit -- I think I am better in health than I was a week ago -- We did not go to church Sunday -- Minnie and Bert went -- The weather is warm and the ground is quite dry -- the showers we have had did not “wet down” much.

August 28 - Sunday. The weather is cooler and some fine showers this week -- I worked in the shop two days this week -- I do not feel very well -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to Watertown Thursday with Mrs. Yerdon -- There was no preaching at our church today it being camp-meeting time -- we attended Sunday school and the League in the evening. Philip Carpenter’s funeral was today.

September 1 - Thursday. The weather is fine and warm -- it is very dry -- In some places around us there has been heavy storms causing much damage -- taken as a whole it has been a very dry season -- no spring rains of account to fill the ground with water. And only showers since -- no thorough rains this year -- and unusual heat -- but we have large crops of everything without it will be potatoes -- It has been the poorest season for work in the shop I have ever seen -- no building in this vicinity -- I am not feeling very well yet -- we was to go to Lowville with Minnie this week but I thought it would not be prudent for me to go -- I think Minnie and Bert went today -- Mrs. Gladwyn has gone up to Mrs. Yerdons this evening with plums.

September 5 - Monday. The weather has been very warm for September - yesterday the thermometer stood 90° in the shade at mid-day -- it is still dry -- but is inclined to showers today -- I feel some better now -- there is no work in the shop -- Went to church twice yesterday -- sermon in the afternoon was to the Public school board of education prayer meeting in the evening --

September 8 - Thursday. Minnie came home with a horse Tuesday morning and stayed untill yesterday afternoon -- they returned from Lowville Monday. It commenced to rain Tuesday evening and continued at intervals untill yesterday noon -- it was the best rainfall we have had this year -- today the air is clear and cool with strong westerly winds -- have just dug our potatoes -- crop short.

September 12 - Monday. A very fine autumn day -- the weather is quite cool -- Saturday night there was a slight frost -- yesterday was a cold windy day -- went to church twice yesterday -- received a note from Minnie asking us to come up to her house with Mr. & Mrs. Otis but Mrs. Otis being sick we cannot go now -- Hiram Cummings was here today -- he gave me a pair of glasses -- The 9th regiment of regulars returned to Sacketts Harbor yesterday from the war in Cuba --

September 17 - Saturday. Weather fine but quite dry again -- have worked in shop 3 days this week -- at home today -- am not feeling at all well -- Mrs. Avery died last night - funeral tomorrow.

September 19 - Monday evening. The weather today has been cool yet very smoky with a strong westerly wind -- yesterday I went with Mr. Otis to the funeral of Mrs. Avery -- and to the Epworth League in the evening -- there was no after meeting -- I think there was a good call for one -- Minnie & Bert came down a little while.

September 25 - Sunday. The weather today is quite fine. We had a heavy rain Friday and part of yesterday (Equinoctal storm). We had one frost -- this week but not severe enough to do much harm -- Many storms and hurricanes in different parts of the world -- also volcanoes in eruption and earthquakes -- Worked in the shop 3 days this last week -- was feeling quite well untill last night -- the storm has given me severe rheumatic pains -- did not go to church today -- went to prayer meeting Wednesday evening.

September 28 - Wednesday. The weather is fine and cool today -- I was quite sick for 3 days past -- but am feeling some better today -- Walter Calkins was in to see me this afternoon -- he was looking up the stewards work for the church -- Mrs. Gladwyn has gone to prayer meeting -- I would like to have gone -- but could not venture out in the night air.

October 6 - Thursday. Weather is fine but cool today -- we have had some good rains -- Have worked in shop 3 days this week so far -- am not at all well today -- Minnie came home Sunday evening and stayed untill Tuesday evening -- We did not go to church Sunday night nor to prayer meeting last evening.

October 9 - Sunday evening. Weather is fine but quite cool -- the warm weather for the season is now broken -- it may be said to have been a warm summer -- I did not go to church today -- my face is badly swollen with neuralgia -- if it was not for these infirmities effected by the change of weather I think I should feel better. Mrs. Gladwyn went to church in the afternoon.

October 14 - Friday. We have had quite “fall weather” this week with high S. W. winds - today has been still and warmer. It has rained all day -- The cheese factory at Brownville burned Thursday evening -- Have not worked in shop any this week -- am feeling better than I was last Sunday -- went to prayer meeting Wednesday evening.

October 17 - Monday. A fine day with heavy frost last night -- Saturday was a continuation of Friday’s rain. Sat for registration of voters on Saturday -- Went to S. School and church yesterday -- led the young peoples meeting in the evening for Mr. Severance.

October 22 - Saturday. Weather is mild but very rainy -- It has been a quiet week -- Worked in the shop two days this week -- have felt quite well for a fiew days -- Today was the last day for registration of voters -- we were at the engine house all day.

October 23 - Sunday. The weather trying to clear up -- high S. W. winds and cooler. Went to S. S. and church -- taught Mrs. Dingman’s class -- Mrs. Gladwyn did not go to church -- she is not at all well.

October 27 - Thursday. Have worked in shop 3 days this week -- am feeling quite well now -- Mrs. Gladwyn is not very well -- Dr. Morgan came to see her Monday -- The weather is bleak and rainey -- We had our first snow today -- it melted as fast as it come.

October 30 - Sunday. Friday & Saturday were fine days -- Minnie came home Friday for a fiew hours -- she had a hard cold -- yesterday, Mrs. Gladwyn and I cleaned house -- Today is fine but cool. It is quarterly meeting at Brownville -- there was no preaching at our church today. I went to S. School -- taught class No. 3 & No. 7 -- went to the young peoples meeting in the evening -- it had but a small attendance.

November 3 - Thursday. The weather is fine and warm for the season -- but high S. W. winds -- Had our garden plowed Tuesday -- commenced burning coal Wednesday -- I went to prayer meeting in the evening -- Minnie was home this afternoon with Carrie. Minnie got her new hat -- I have been preparing my garden drain and setting strawberry plants today --

November 6 - The day has been a blustering one with some hail -- but the ground has not been frozen to speak of yet -- Went to church and Sunday school this afternoon -- the attendance was not large on account of the bad weather.

November 11- The weather has been heavy all the week -- Yesterday was very stormy all day -- raining and snowing together, a regular “North easter” -- during the night 3 inches of snow fell -- it is cool today but not stormy -- it bids fair to be a cold night.

I was at the Election polls Tuesday from 5:30 in the morning untill 10 o’clock in the evening as inspector -- It was the most hotly contested “state election” I remember of -- Roosevelts majority was about 17,000 over Van Wyck.

November 14 - (Monday). Weather still mild and lowry -- went to church yesterday in afternoon and evening -- F. D. Seeber had charge of the evening meeting. Minnie and Bert was home yesterday -- Worked making a wheelbarrow today --

November 20 - Sunday. The weather is warm but not much rain during the past week but have had some very dark days -- Wednesday evening went to prayer meeting and led the meeting -- Thursday Minnie came down after us but we did not go -- had to go to work in the shop, and putting up eave troughs -- went to Sunday school and church today -- taught Mr. Seebers class -- stayed to class meeting for the first time in some weeks -- Mrs. Gladwyn is not at all well --

November 24- (Thanksgiving). The weather is cooler with a slight snow -- the ground is frozen a little on top -- The day is fine but cloudy -- Worked in the shop, the week untill now -- Went to prayer meeting last evening -- Minnie came after us this afternoon.

November 27 - Sunday. Today is Minnie’s birthday. She is 31 years old -- The Lord has spared her to us through all these years for which we are very thankful -- We came home from Minnie’s today -- it has been very cold for the time of year, with a little snow-- wind N. E. -- A fiew of our small house plants were frozen while we were away -- On Saturday evening we attended church at Brownville.

December 1 - Thursday evening. The weather is blustering with 4 in. of snow today; but not very cold -- Heavy storms reported on the New England coast -- much damage done. Mrs. Gladwyns health is very poor. Yesterday was a very hard day -- we tried to wash a little -- Dr. Morgan was here to see her today.

December 5 - Monday evening. It is storming hard tonight -- snow has fallen to the depth of 10 in. -- sleighing is good -- worked in the shop today -- yesterday was pleasant -- went to church once -- Mrs. Gladwyn’s health is so poor she has not been to church in a long time -- Minnie and Bert came home Saturday evening and went back last night.

December 9 - Friday. A pleasant but cold winters day -- we have had a severe snow storm from the S. W. -- The storm commenced Sunday night and continued untill last evening at sundown when the wind went down -- there is 18 in. of snow but it drifted into piles -- It is the most severe storm (for so early in the season) we have had for years -- worked in the shop this week up to today.

December 11 - Sunday evening. The storm reopened again Friday evening with great fury from S. W. It has snowed and blowed hard today -- snow is getting very deep and heavily drifted -- breaking roads and shoveling snow occupies the attention of the people -- this evening the wind has shifted to the N. E. -- it is colder and the wind does not blow as hard -- Minnie & Bert was home a little while Friday evening -- Mrs. Gladwyn appears to be a little better but she is weak and very nervous yet. Mrs. Calkins and Eva were here Friday evening to see about the Christmas work at the church -- We did not go to church at all today --

December 15 - Thursday evening. The weather still continues stormy. Tuesday morning it was 6° below zero -- it was quite a fine day with a cold N. wind -- in the evening it was 12° below zero -- but it grew warmer during the night -- Wednesday morning it was storming hard -- today it has snowed 9 in. but there has been but little wind -- Made a picture frame for Minnie yesterday -- Mr. Severance was here -- Dr. Morgan was here to see Mrs. Gladwyn this evening -- did not go to prayer meeting last evening --

December 18 - Sunday evening. Yesterday and today the wind has been from the south and thawing -- the snow has settled very much -- it is colder tonight with the wind N. -- Minnie and Bert came down today for a little while -- the roads were very soft. I went to church -- it was quarterly meeting -- a grand sermon by presiding Elder Webster -- I went to prayer meeting in the evening. Mrs. Northrop stayed with Mrs. Gladwyn.

December 22 - Thursday. Sunday night and Monday was cold but since then it has been thawing -- yesterday it rained some -- today is fine and warm -- The 2-1/2 ft. of snow we had a week ago is gone so we can see the ground in places - but the heavy drifts remain. Have been at home all the week -- am not very well -- Mrs. Gladwyn is very bad today --

December 26 - Monday evening. It is colder with slight snow. Was at home all day yesterday -- did not go to the Christmas tree at the church Saturday evening. Christmas was dreary -- hard day to me -- Mrs. Gladwyn is very bad today; it has been the worst day she has had.

December 29 - Thursday. The weather is very fine today -- it is thawing some --wind S. -- It has snowed a little since the thaw, so that sleighing is quite fair -- Went downtown Saturday -- saw Dr. Morgan -- I have strong symptoms of the gripp. Some days Mrs. Gladwyn seems to be better -- but some days she is very bad -- her nerves are in a terrible state -- She went to the church this afternoon to the Ladies home missionary society meeting -- it was the first time she has been away from home since we came from Minnie’s Thanksgiving time -- she came from the church very much exhausted and had a hard night.

December 31 - Saturday evening. The day has been cold with a strong NE wind -- Bert came down in the afternoon and took the picture I made for Minnie (for Christmas) home with him. We had looked for Minnie for a number of days but she is sick with a cold -- it unnerved Mrs. Gladwyn very much --

January 5 - Thursday. We have had a great thaw and rain storm -- snow is all gone -- it is fine today but with strong S. W. wind -- Minnie & Bert came down Tuesday afternoon; Bert went home Wednesday morning -- Minnie is with us yet she has a hard cold -- I went to the “Week of Prayer Meetings” Tuesday evening -- (it was a good meeting). Mr. Severance was in a fiew minutes last evening -- Mrs. Gladwyn is no better. We thought if Minnie came she would be better; but it does not seem to help her much. I do not leave the house but a little while at a time.

January 9 - Monday. Today the wind is N. E. and quite cold -- Saturday the wind was W. and blowing a gale -- it snowed all day -- and some yesterday; but there is no sleighing -- the wind has blown the snow away -- the first great blizzard of the winter -- Minnie is with us yet. She is not very well -- I feat it will wear her out being with her mother -- Mrs. Gladwyn appears to be growing worse -- Dr. Morgan was up to see her today, -- I went to church in the afternoon and to the League in the evening -- also to prayer meeting Friday evening. Mr. Severance brother is to preach at the church each evening this week -- they are evangelistic services.

January 12 - Thursday. A very fine day and not cold. We have had 3 cold days in succession -- temperature being below zero all the while -- two of the mornings it was 14° below zero -- Minnie went home yesterday afternoon -- her cold was better when she left. I have got the grippe -- Mrs. Gladwyn is about the same. Have not attended church this week at all -- Mr. Severance brother did not come to help him in the revival meetings -- Mrs. Calkins and Eva were here this afternoon.

January 15 - Sunday. The weather is still mild. -- it rained -- considerable yesterday -- and the day before -- There has been no sleighing since the year came in -- Paid my tax today ($3.07) and received my pay as Inspector of Elections $$13.50) -- Received a letter from Minnie yesterday -- they were well -- Did not go to church at all today -- it has been a dark day to me (without the means of grace) but God knows best --

January 20 - Friday. The weather continues mild -- wind S W and no snow -- Mrs. Gladwyns health is about the same -- my own is quite poor -- my heart is troubling me much now -- I think it is the la grippe in my stomach -- There is a great agitation now about a new church in our denomination -- I think the movement is very premature -- “the time is not yet” -- I went to the prayer meeting Wednesday evening. It was the first I have attended in some time.

January 24 - Tuesday. The weather is still mild -- today it is raining -- yesterday was as fine as summer -- I went to the shop yesterday and worked a while on my bee hives -- Went to church Sunday once, and stay to class meeting -- the first time this year.

January 27 - Friday evening. Weather is cold tonight but no snow -- Wind is sharp from the N -- Minnie come home Wednesday and stayed during the day -- she was sewing on her dress -- she had some cold -- Worked in the shop some yesterday -- the first this year -- Mrs. Gladwyn is improving slowly --

January 31 - Tuesday. The month has been a peculiar one -- the unusual deep snow of December all disappeared by the 5th of the present month and there has been no sleighing since untill today -- yesterday and last evening it snowed a fiew inches -- this morning the thermometer struck 10° below -- today has been very fine but cool -- I went down to the shop a little while this morning but it was so cold that there was nothing moving -- I went to Sunday school Sunday (the first this year) and attended church in the afternoon -- Last Saturday I went to a temperance league meeting at Blooms hall.

February 4 - Saturday. A very fine day with just enough snow for nice sleighing. Went to Limerick to caucus -- There is not much business or news now -- it is dead winter -- no work in the shop.

February 8 - Wednesday. The weather is not severely cold but quite snowy -- it is good sleighing -- Minnie and Bert was home Sunday. She had considerable cold -- Went to church Sunday and stayed to class meeting -- Saw Mr. Severance yesterday -- he was talking church -- I have worked in the shop a little this week. Dr. Morgan was here yesterday to see Mrs. Gladwyn. I do not think she is getting along very well.

February 12 - Sunday. The weather since Wednesday has been cold with strong wind from the W & N W -- Friday morning the thermometer stood 12° below zero -- Saturday morning 15° below zero -- and this morning 10° below zero -- it is a little milder this evening -- this cold blizzard is universal over this country causing much suffering with loss of life and property -- Have been at home all the week -- Went to church and class meeting this afternoon -- had a good sermon -- Mrs. Henry Dennie died yesterday -- We expected Minnie home today but she did not come.

February 16 - Thursday. Weather is fine with good sleighing -- Started to go to work Monday but the order for the blinds for the Chaumont Grange was countermanded -- I have had the la grippe all the week -- I am a little better today -- Received a letter from Minnie Monday -- she was not well -- Mrs. Pierce was buried yesterday.

February 19 - Sunday. A Marchy day -- high wind -- a little snow but not cold. Went to the shop yesterday -- hurt my foot by dropping a heavy plank on it and had to come home -- I am quite lame today -- cannot go to church -- I was to lead an Epworth League meeting this evening -- had to let the president -- Miss Eva Calkins take the meeting -- Had a letter from Minnie Thursday -- she was better.

February 24 - Friday. Weather is fine and cool, but there is no sleighing -- Town meeting was on Tuesday. I was chairman of the board -- did not get home untill 10 o’clock in the evening -- the town went 51 majority for temperance -- Worked in the shop two days this week. Went to prayer meeting Wednesday evening -- Had a postal from Minnie -- she was getting better.

February 26 - Sunday evening. The weather is mild and rainey today with high winds from the S. W. -- this morning was sleet with icy side walks -- Mr. Edgar Leonard fell while going to church and fractured his hip -- Rev. Mr. Rolston preached at the Methodist church this afternoon -- his last sermon in Dexter -- I attended church and class meeting -- Mrs. Gladwyn is a little better of the la grippe.

March 3 - Friday. The day is warmer and fine with no snow -- nice spring weather -- worked in the shop all the week up to today noon -- My foot is some lame yet -- Am looking for Minnie home -- Will Wallace was here yesterday.

March 7 - Tuesday. A cold windy day -- wind N E -- no snow -- went to church Sunday in the afternoon -- Worked in the shop yesterday but not today -- have a hard cold -- Have not heard from Minnie in some time -- We are worrying about her -- Walter Calkins was in here a fiew minutes this morning.

March 10 - Friday. A fine spring day -- it sowed about 1.2 in. last night but it is all gone now -- we got a letter from Minnie yesterday. She was improving some -- The Plumb house burned yesterday -- the Stool’s living in the house saved all their goods -- The M. E. church donations at the Grange hall last evening - net proceeds about $30.00. We are having very hard colds --

March 12 - Sunday evening. The weather is warm and today we had a hard shower with heavy thunder -- I went to church this afternoon and class meeting -- Mr. Severance preached to us on our duty about building a church -- Mrs. Gladwyn has not been to church since October -- I hope she can go soon --

March 16 - Thursday. The weather is snow and cold with spits of snow. Worked very hard in shop today -- Mrs. Gladwyn washed a little yesterday -- she is not so well today.

March 18 - Saturday. The weather is more like winter than spring -- today the wind N E and 3 inches of snow tonight. Worked in shop 3 days this week -- the work is very hard for me. Have not heard from Minnie this week.

March 23 - Thursday. Last Sunday it rained most of the day and froze, coating the ground and trees with ice. Monday it snowed and blowed very hard from the west -- since then it has thawed and snowed alternately -- today is a wild stormy day -- heavy thunder last night -- sleighing is fairly good -- Did not go to church Sunday or to prayer meeting Wednesday night -- the church is in a low spiritual state -- the worldliness of getting a new church “by any scheme” has turned every ones face away from God -- As for myself I find I am fast going down -- my health is poor -- very nervous -- and mind so wracked (but thank the Lord I am as well as I am) and the church as it is -- I cannot keep myself balanced up -- I fear I shall be lost -- improve -- We sent for Dr. Getman Tuesday but he did not come -- I do not know what is the best thing to do -- Minnie has not been home in almost 2 months -- her health must be very poor -- she is in a hard place to be sick.

March 28 - Tuesday. The weather is quite fine but not very warm -- snow is not all gone yet -- good fair sugar weather -- went to church Sunday -- went up to Minnie’s yesterday morning -- Bert brought me home in the afternoon -- Minnie was looking and feeling better than I expected. I hope she will be well again soon -- Mr. Severance was at our house when I got home. He was feeling quite “blue” about a new church.

April 1 - Saturday. The day is raw and cold wind W -- some snow still on the ground -- March has been cold and disagreeable all the way through -- Last year at this time it was very fine -- Have not worked any of this week -- work looks very dull -- The quarterly conference of the church met at Brownville last night.

April 2 - (Easter Sunday) A cold raw day with flurries of snow -- Did not go to church today -- I was to have been in the young peoples meeting this evening but did not go -- A strange Easter for me --

The resurrection of our Savior means much -- it is the worlds hope -- But for me -- what shall it be? my hope is gone - God Help Me. Mrs. Gladwyn does not gain very much -- she has just commenced taking a new medicine of Dr. Morgan.

April 7 - Friday. Weather warmer -- raining hard tonight, wind E -- Robins came the 4th -- Was taken sick at the shop Tuesday -- Dr. Foot came there to see me -- Charles Moyer brought me home -- Minnie came home Thursday to stay a fiew days -- it has been more than two months since she was home before -- Got a swarm of bees from Mr. Hilliker today.

April 10 - Monday. Today is fine but Sunday and Saturday were very stormy -- snowing and blowing from W -- Went to church and class meeting yesterday -- Minnie went home today -- she was not very well. Bert has the quincy.

April 12 - (Wednesday). A warm lowry day -- yesterday was fine and warm -- Went to the church business meeting (by request) at Walter Calkins Monday evening -- Went to Watertown with Bro Severance to see Hope chapel and other church places Tuesday.

April 16 - (Sunday). A cold day -- snow to be seen on the “hills” -- The river is quite high -- farmers are not working their land much yet -- Went to Chaumont Thursday to see the M. E. Church there -- Have been drawing plans for the new church for 2 days -- Went to church and class meeting this afternoon -- it is the last service before conference -- Got a postal from Minnie last night -- she was quite well -- there is no work in the shop.

April 19 - (Wednesday) Today has been warm and lowry -- we need a rain to settle the ground and fit it for springs work -- Mrs. Gladwyn washed yesterday and dried the clothes today. She is all tired out -- Went to the church committee meeting Monday evening -- it is moving very slow.

April 28 - Friday. Weather is fine and quite dry -- The river is high on account of the large body of snow up in the “big woods” melting and coming down. The shop has not run any this week on account of the high water -- Have been drawing plans for the new church -- Made our garden today -- The first time in April since we lived here (17 years). Had Mr. Calkins horse to cultivate -- Mr. Otis helped me plant -- Minnie was home last Sunday.

April 30 - (Sunday). A very warm pleasant day with some indications of rain -- Did not go to church at all today (we supposed it to be the last service in the old church where we have worshipped so long). God bless its memory to our good and may the purity -- diligence and seeking after the Holy Spirits presence be as manifest in the new, as it has been in the old -- God help the church in this age of folly to stand in its purity for Christ alone.

May 6 - Saturday evening. The weather is fine cool and dry -- we need rain very bad -- grass looks bright and green but the trees are leaving out slowly -- Worked in the shop all the week -- have felt quite well -- Mrs. Gladwyn is not very well yet -- The old church we have worshipped in so many years (25 years) was sold this week and is being moved away -- We have not heard from Minnie this week.

May 7 - Today it has been cool and very clear -- it reminds me of Sabbath days in the highland country of my childhood -- the ground is getting very dry. There has been severe cyclones in some parts of the country. The one at Kirksville, Mo. more than 50 lives were lost. Went to church at the Grange Hall this afternoon and to class meeting -- we are to use this Hall untill we get a new church.

May 10 - Wednesday. Fine but very dry -- farmers say the grain that (sic) sown will not sprout and grow unless rain comes soon -- Put sections on my bee hive tonight. The quarterly conference meets at Walter Calkins this evening -- worked in the shop this week thus far.

May 13 - Saturday. The weather is cool tonight -- We have had a nice rain -- things are growing nicely now. Worked in the shop this week except yesterday afternoon -- went as bearer to Mrs. Carpenters funeral -- Went down and staked out the cellar for the new church this evening.

May 14 - Sunday. A cold raw day with a high wind from the W -- went to the Hall to meeting & class meeting this afternoon. Bro Danforth preached -- a plain -- strong sermon. Minnie did not come home as we expected.

May 21 - Sunday. The week has been a rainey one -- the temperature has rather cold and raw -- grass is looking fine but other things are not growing very well -- today is quite fine and warm -- Worked in the shop all the week -- Minnie came home Wednesday to stay a fiew days -- Bert was down a little while today -- they went to church but I did not -- am not very well.

May 24 - Wednesday. The weather is very fine -- a growing time -- Have been at home all the week thus far -- am not well -- Got some medicine of Dr. Foot yesterday -- Dr. Morgan was here last evening to see Minnie -- she went home this afternoon -- Mr. Severance was here tonight -- with the church plans -- he is going to take them to Watertown.

May 28 - Sunday -- Today is cloudy but it does not rain -- it is quite cool -- it rained hard last night -- Was not to the shop all last week -- am feeling quite poorly. Mrs. Gladwyn cleaned house last week, she is all tired out -- her health is till very poor -- Ann Hubbell was down today and stayed to dinner -- I went to church and class meeting -- It seemed strange for a Sabbath day -- it is so different from the sacred Sabbaths of the past.

May 30 - Tuesday. It is cold, with a high W wind -- it rained hard last night, with sharp lightning. We did not go to the Decoration service -- Carrie & Will Conklin, also Adeline & Alson Rounds were here a little while today.

June 4 - Sunday. A mild showery day -- everything growing at a fine rate. Lottie and Martin (my sister and her husband) came to see us on Wednesday and stayed until Friday -- Lottie was down last year but had not seen Martin for 5 years -- they are almost all of the relatives that is left to me that I know about -- and soon our places will be vacant -- The church job was let yesterday to Leonard & Gilmore for $2,316.00. Went to church and class meeting the meetings (sic) since we occupied the Grange Hall and not very well attended.

June 7 - Wednesday. A warm day -- wind W --- work in the shop is hard for me -- our garden is coming on nice -- but it is hard to work in it after being in the shop all day -- prayer meeting at Mrs. Smiths tonight.

June 11 - (Sunday). This is “childrens day” but we are not observing it as we have no church to hold the exercise in -- The weather is very fine and cool -- every thing growing nicely -- Worked in the shop all the week -- the work is hard -- we have commenced on the church work -- Went to church and class meeting - Minnie did not come home today --

June 17 - (Saturday evening). It has been a fine week -- not very warm and but little rain -- it is getting dry on the top of the ground -- Worked in the shop all the week -- have felt better this week than usual -- but I am tired out -- The corner stone to the church was laid Thursday afternoon. Minnie & Bert came down. Mrs. Gladwyn went to prayer meeting (at Mrs. Pennys) on Wednesday evening -- the first time in eight months -- her health does not improve much.

June 21 - Wednesday. The weather is very cool and dry. We have had no rain for some time, but there has been large rain in other sections. Minnie has been home since Sunday -- She went home this afternoon -- yesterday Minnie and her mother went to Chaumont to see Dr. Lafountain. He is to give Mrs. Gladwyn a treatment. I hope she receives help from it -- her health is very poor -- Strawberries are very plenty at 5 cents a quart.

June 25 - Sunday. A fine day -- the weather is still cool with but little rain -- worked in shop all the week -- Ellery Olley was here last evening to see about the art glass in church windows. Mr. & Mrs. Otis called on us Thursday evening. I went to church this afternoon and Mrs. Gladwyn and myself went to the League meeting this evening.

July 1 - Saturday evening. We had a fine rain on Tuesday but the ground was so dry it soon went in out of sight -- The week has been cool with considerable wind -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to Watertown on Friday -- Mr. & Mrs. Otis and ourselves went up to see Minnie today -- we did not find her very well -- she has a hard cold -- The street car company have their track laid to Dexter and will commence running soon.

July 4 - Tuesday. A very warm day -- thermometer 92° in the shade -- at home all day -- it has been very quiet. The street-cars commenced running regularly today -- quite a large number of Watertown people came down to go to Campbells point by boat -- church committee meeting last night -- glass for the windows given to Davis of Utica. Attended church Sunday afternoon and League meeting in evening. League seem to not be doing very well spiritually -- all their thought is socials and “doings”

July 10 - Saturday morning. Worked in shop all the week except the 4th -- It has been quite warm and dry -- we had a nice little shower this morning -- it looks showry tonight -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to Chaumont Thursday to see Dr. LaFountaine.

July 11 - Sunday evening. It is fine this evening but cool temperature 65° during the day. We have had a grand rain -- it commenced last night and has rained nearly all day -- There has been great floods in some parts of the country especially in Texas -- many lives have been lost --

July 14 - Friday. We have had no rain this week -- the weather is fine and cool -- farmers are haying -- some are through -- the crop is light but of fine quality -- worked in the shop all the week thus far -- Mr. Converse a church seat man was here today -- he wants $385 for seats for the church -- will except his offer if the committee agrees to it -- Have not herd from Minnie since we were there with Mr. & Mrs. Otis.

July 19 - (Wednesday) The weather is very cool -- today is like October -- but no rain here -- It is getting very dry -- Minnie came home Saturday and stayed untill Monday evening -- she took her mother to Chaumont to see the Dr. -- Minnie is feeling better than when we saw her before, but she is not having a very good summer.

July 23 - Sunday evening the weather is still cool and dry -- it is nearly two months since we have had a good rain -- our garden looks fair for so dry weather -- worked in the shop all the week -- Took a “sufer” (?) of honey off from our bees last evening -- It has been a quiet Sabbath day -- I went to meeting this afternoon. Alonzo Seeber was there -- Had a good class meeting.

July 26 - Wednesday. The drouth still continues and the weather is quire warm. Minnie came home with her horse yesterday and Mrs. Gladwyn and myself went to Chaumont to see Dr. Lafountaine -- Minnie went home this afternoon - she appears some better.

July 29 - Saturday evening. The weather is still warm and very dry -- it looks like rain to night.

July 30 - Sunday. Mrs. Gladwyn went to Sunday school and church this afternoon -- the first time in nearly a year -- we have a hope that (she) will be better -- the attendance was very small at church.

August 3 - Minnie & Bert came down last evening and stayed until this afternoon -- Bert took Mrs. Gladwyn to Chaumont.

August 5 - Saturday. The weather is still dry and warm -- had a little shower this morning -- enough to lay the dust -- I am not feeling as well as usual -- the heat overcomes me very easily -- Mr. Farney (?) Junes (?) was buried this afternoon -- he was found dead in his field - probably heart disease.

August 6 - Sunday evening. Today is my fathers birthday if he was alive he would be 99 years old -- he has been dead 19 years -- The drouth still continues but it is not very hot weather for August -- Minnie & Bert came down and went to quarterly meeting with us -- Presiding Elder Webster preached an excellent sermon from Ephe 3-16:17

August 12 - Saturday. It is still very dry (no rain at all this week) and quite warm -- worked in the shop all the week -- Eva & Ella Wallace has been here all the week -- they went home this afternoon. Fred Ball was here last evening.

August 13 - Thursday. Sunday Mrs. Gladwyn and myself went to church and class meeting -- This is the first full service Mrs. Gladwyn has attended in nearly a year -- Monday morning we went up to Minnies and stayed untill today -- I came home on the street car and Minnie took Mrs. Gladwyn to Chaumont to see Dr. LaFountaine -- The drough continues unabated -- no rain at all since the 5th and then only to lay the dust. There is many forest fires raging doing much damage -- the thermometer stands at nearly 90° today -- While at Minnies we helped them put down their gravel walk.

August 19 - Saturday. Very dry & warm -- Minnie went home yesterday.

August 20 - (Sunday evening). Mrs. Gladwyn and myself went to church and class meeting. Mr. Severance is sick and Mr. Wells the Presbyterian minister preached for us -- a good sermon. In the evening I led the League meeting for a little while -- Dr. Phelps preaching -----------. It has been the warmest day of the season -- Thermometer stood -- 9 o’clock a.m. 82°; 1 o’clock p.m. 94 °; 5 o’clock p.m. 90°; 9 o’clock p.m. 80° (listed). There was but little air moving -- it was very sultry.

August 25 - Friday. The weather is still dry & hot -- nearly 90° in the shade today -- much damage by forest fires -- no work in the shop this week -- river very low -- they are fixing the flume -- I am making me a side walk -- Camp meeting began Wednesday.

August 29 - Tuesday. We have just come from Minnies -- Went up there Saturday -- They had threshers while we was there -- Carrie came home with Mrs. Gladwyn -- they are going to Chaumont tomorrow -- there has been no rain yet -- it is very warm. No work in the shop -- the river is very low -- still replacing the flume.

September 1 - Friday morning. Finished our sidewalk yesterday -- it has been very warm -- but this morning it is cool wind N. E. and raining moderately -- this is the first rain of account since July 11 ------ It has been the dryest season for many years -- yet it has been a prosperous year, with a bountiful harvest --

September 2 - Saturday evening. The water company are repairing the dams -- so we are out of work. Today is cool and fine -- the rain of yesterday was moderate only wetting the ground to the depth of 1-1/2 in.

September 7 - Thursday. No work in the shop yet -- water very low -- putting on the steel ceiling at the church -- Minnie & Bert was down a little while yesterday afternoon -- Methodists are holding a New England supper at Grange Hall tonight.

September 10 - Sunday evening. No rain yet -- it is very dry but the weather is cool with but little wind blowing -- Putting up the steel ceilings at the church. Attended church and class meeting this afternoon -- evangelist from Syracuse preached -- a good sermon. The sulphite paper mill is using all the water power, so there is no work in the shop.

September 17 - Thursday. The weather is very cool with strong westerly winds -- but no rain -- many cisterns are empty -- and drilled wells are giving out -- finished putting on the steel ceiling at the church yesterday -- Minnie came home yesterday -- Minnie came home yesterday and took her mother to Chaumont today -- we expect to go up to Minnies with her tomorrow -- no work in the shop -- the river very low -- the lowest in the memory of old inhabitance.

September 23 - Saturday evening. We have been up to Minnies for a whole week -- they were painting their house -- The weather was very cool with strong west & north winds -- last night was the first frost -- had a slight rain the 20th but only to lay the dust -- I saw Dr. Gates while at Minnies -- he is going to doctor me again -- I think Mrs. Gladwyn has improved under Dr. LaFountaine’s treatment. They are holding revival services at the Methodist church at Brownville.

September 24 - Sunday evening. We have had quite a rain today -- the ground is wet to the depth of 2 in. and it has the appearance of more rain tonight -- Went to church and class meeting this afternoon. Mrs. Gladwyn did not go today.

September 25 - Monday. Went to Brownville to see Dr. Gates -- paid school tax - $3.42 -- raining tonight.

September 27 - Thursday. We have had a good rain -- it commenced Monday evening and rained most of the day Tuesday. This is the first real rain storm since June 11th -- It may be classed as the dryest season for many years -- yet there has been abundant crops and a fine harvest -- with constant increasing prices -- The river is still low -- the shop can run but little -- we have worked two days.

September 30 - Saturday evening. Clear and cold tonight-- frost last night -- rained yesterday -- worked in the shop 4 days this week. The Great Dewey reception yesterday and today in New York to honor Admiral Dewey on his return from Manilla.

October 3 - Tuesday evening. A fine day -- warmer tonight -- looks like rain -- It has been very cold -- the coldest I have ever known for so early in the season -- last night the ground froze quite hard on top -- the river is rising -- the shop is running. Went to church Sunday afternoon and class meeting -- the new church is being finished.

October 7 - Saturday. The weather is fine -- nights cool with some frost -- I went to Brownville Wednesday morning to see Dr. Gates and then up to Minnies -- they were usually well -- Will & Carrie were sick. Edwin Yerdon, Mrs. Yerdon, Carrie Ackerman and Lucy Pratt were here last evening.

October 11 - Wednesday. Weather is warmer and lowry but not much rain -- river very low -- working in shop on the church inside finish (?).

October 13 - Friday evening. It has been very fine, and warm as summer -- it is a beautiful night -- went to Brownville to see Dr. Gates and from there up to Minnies -- Will Conklin is sick with appendicitis -- they are pressing their hay.

October 20 - Friday. The weather has cooled off in the last two days -- tonight the wind is north and blowing cold -- Have not heard from Minnie for a week -- I have worked in the shop all the week -- we are just closing up the church job -- The river is still very low, with but slight rains -- the ground is not moist enough to plow good yet -- We had no church service last Sunday -- it was quarterly meeting time at Brownville --

October 22 - Sunday evening. The weather is quite fine but cold -- had a fiew flakes of snow Friday night -- there is but little rain -- Forest fires are still raging in Hounsfield and some other places about here. Minnie & Bert came home this morning and spent the day with us -- They are usually well -- Will is getting better -- Went to church this afternoon -- the Rev. Hermon Harris preached a good evangelistic sermon -

October 25 - Wednesday. It is very fine and warm -- we had some rain Monday night and a light shower last night -- worked in the shop steady -- river still low.

October 28 - Saturday evening. Yesterday & today it has rained considerably -- tonight it is raining hard -- it is quite warm -- wind E.

October 31 - Tuesday evening. It is mild and raining hard tonight -- the river is rising slowly -- the roads are getting very muddy. The dryest season for very many years and one of long duration extending from June to the near present is now broken. I went to Brownville yesterday morning to see Dr. Gates and then over to Minnies -- Minnie was not very well -- Will is improving fast -- A young man by the name of Rutan was drowned in the canal here last night -- and a mans body was found in the pond yesterday.

November 3 - Friday evening. We have had a moderate rain for 3 days -- the river is well up -- today it is very fine but cool. Worked in the shop all this week -- I have earned $180.93 thus far this year.

November 9 - Thursday evening. This week thus far has been warm and fine with no wind. I am at work at the church putting in the pews. Minnie & Bert came home Sunday -- Minnie is with us yet -- Monday Bert took Mrs. Gladwyn to Chaumont to see Dr. LaFountaine -- Mrs. Gladwyn is not very well --

November 12 - Sunday evening. Today has been fine but cold wind N -- yesterday was raw and cold with snow enough to whiten the ground -- I worked in the church putting in pews 3 days last week -- Bert came down and Minnie went home this afternoon -- I went to church this afternoon but did not stay to class meeting.

November 14 - Tuesday. Weather pleasant but cold -- ground frozen -- no snow -- no wind -- working in the shop.

November 17 - Friday evening. A fine warm day with little wind -- there has been but slight winds this month thus far -- which is remarkable for November -- Alson & Adeline were here today -- I was at the church painting inside glass today -- Chicken pie social by the church at the Grange hall tonight -- Had a load of coal drawn today.

November 19 - Sunday. A beautiful warm day for the season -- it rained a little last night. The grass is still green and fresh like early autumn. There was fine meteoric showers during the later part of the week, but they were not visible here on account of the skies being obscured by clouds -- Mrs. Gladwyn and myself attended church this afternoon. Rev. S. F. Danforth preaching (a good sermon) the last service in the Grange Hall.

November 24 - Friday evening. The weather is cloudy and quite cool -- but no snow yet and but slight winds -- The M. E. church was dedicated the 22d -- the service continuing all day and evening. The trustees report showed that the church cost $4,200, all of which has been pledged to be paid within one year -- Minnie & Bert were down to the dedication -- they had little Hazel Ball with them -- I went to Brownville Tuesday to see Dr. Gates.

November 27 - Monday evening. The weather is warm - dark and lowry -- no wind -- Did not go to church yesterday -- was feeling very badly on account of medicine I was taking -- Mrs. Gladwyn went to church in the afternoon -- this was the first Sunday service in the new church -- God help that the new church may keep itself “unspotted from world” and be a beacon light to many a lost soul and as candid in its spiritual life as was the old one -- - Today was Minnies birthday -- she is now 32 years old -- as we have watched over her all these years and think of the changes that has come to all -- that our Heavenly Father has kept her, and has granted her as good health as she has -- may He keep her still -- Miss Carrie Ackerman was here this afternoon.

November 30 - Thursday. Went up to Minnies to stay awhile -- weather raw and cold but no snow.

December 3 - Sunday. Went to church at Brownville with Bert -- a cloudy but pleasant day -- roads very muddy.

December 8 - Friday. We all went to Watertown -- got Minnie a chair as a birthday present.

December 10 - Sunday. Did not go to church today. Weather cold and wind blowing fresh with a little snow.

December 12 - Tuesday. Heaviest rain of the season -- it is quite warm -- wind blew a gale last night -- it is still today.

December 14 - Thursday. A raw day -- wind N E -- slight snow -- went down home and put our bees in the cellar --

December 17 - Sunday. A quiet Sabbath day -- wind S and blowing very strong -- some snow but enough for sleighing -- a fine total eclipse of the moon this evening -- did not go to church today.

December 20- Wednesday. A mild day with no snow -- it rained very hard on Monday -- went down home today to look after things there -- Ed Riggs lost part of his hand at Binningers & Strange’s shop this morning -- it was caught by a buzz saw.

December 25 - Monday (Christmas). A bleak windy day with some snow -- yesterday it rained hard -- did not any of us go to church. Delia & Phill Flavory (probably Favrey) came out Saturday night and stayed until last evening -- Today we were all over to Will’s to a Christmas dinner. Mrs. & Mr. Chapman was there-- It is a singular Christmas to us -- Mrs. Gladwyn and myself are in poor health -- The future prospect is a mystery. But the Lord has dealt with us in great mercy and has granted us great blessings -- we have great reason to praise his name.

December 27 - Wednesday evening. Am at home tonight -- and expect Mrs. Gladwyn tomorrow. Yesterday and today has been very stormy -- snow is 20 in. deep tonight and it is still snowing -- We were up to Minnies nearly a month. This is the longest we have been away from our house in many years.

December 29 - Friday evening. The storm ceased about 9 o’clock this morning and it has been a fine day -- sun shining brightly -- It has been a great storm for so early in the winter -- a regular Black River thaw -- snow is more than 2 ft. deep but there has been but little wind so the snow lays quite level -- I am still alone at home -- Mrs. Gladwyn did not come home -- probably on account of the storm -- It bids fair to be a cold night.

December 30 - Saturday evening. A clear cold day -- no wind. Thermometer stood 12° below zero this morning and has been below all day -- is 5° below tonight.

December 31 - Sunday evening. Today has been cold and blustering -- snow drifting the roads -- I was at home alone --- intending to go to church -- about 11 o’clock Bert came down for me to go home with him -- Minnie being sick with a hard cold -- we had a stormy ride.

This closes up the old year of 1899 -- it has been an eventful one in many respects -- Mrs. Gladwyn and myself have not been very well but we have been spared and our health has improved. I have earned more than last year but not as much as in years before -- business throughout the country has been greatly revived and prices (except on labor) greatly advanced -- The weather of the year has been also peculiar -- it has been a summer of very dry weather -- the dryest in the memory of some of the oldest inhabitance -- but the drouth commenced late enough so we have had very fine crops -- The fall was the finest I have every seen since I was a boy at home. The Lord has dealt with us bountifully and we have great reason to praise his name. I earned in the shop this year about $204.00.

January 2 - Am up to Minnies -- Will & Carrie came over to New Year dinner. Weather stormy -- snowing much of the time but it is not cold.