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1883 (continued)
here; John Schairer and son on Kerney place. Coon
works nearly 1/2 the time on carpentry, canning, but-
chering etc- Anton Flicker makes brooms, built a
chimney.

6 Jan Francis Schweiker came bacc^k yesterday. Took in today
Been gone 3 years.
16 Jan William Hoyt came to be taken back. Not granted.
25 Feb "We sawed. I on long end, Coon Diener short end; John
Schairer hands on."
(Change in handwriting)
9 Mar Elder Augustus very sick. Not to meeting.
10 Mar Bidder Augustus goes to 2d House. Call Dr. Wade to see
him.
16 Mar Dr. Wade to see Elder A. "Has lung fever."
23 Mar Elder Augustus no better.
30 Mar H it H
31 Mar Several of hired men leave for Wisconsin - C. Flicker,
A. Flicker, Dismas Frank, Bruno Metzig
1 Apr Funeral at SF of Elizabeth Barker.
6 Apr Elder Augustus died at 5:30 a.m. "Our cup of sorrow
is full to running over but we must be resigned to our
loss. He has been a pillar and a faithful toiler in
Zion for 48 years. May his balessing rest upon us in
our prayer."
7 Apr "Perform our last sad duties to the remains of Elder
Augustus. Well done, good and faithful soul."
23 Apr Take Jenny Frisbee to Albany.
Four sisters come to Watervliet CF to live from Canaan
Lower House which has been broken up.
27 Apr Ministry here. Isaac appointed Elder,
28 Apr Herman Muller goes away.
3 May Lydia Rhodes back.
4 May Society singing meeting. Josiah Barker leads.
8 May Lydia Rhodes away to stay.
24 May Ann Clement died 2 p.m. after a short illness.
3 June Tear down the old schoolhouse to use for the hired men
to sit and wash in.
18 June Eldress Alvira and Harriet to Phila. Return July 8.
4 July Brethren and sisters have a picnic in afternoon.
10 July Bring out a girl from Troy to live at WF.
13 July Paulina is very low.
17 July Paulina Bates died 12:30 pm after a long illness.
12 Aug Stephen and Hannah Frost (visitors) laid a carpet for
Rache1 McDonaId.
15 Aug Visitors, visitors, visitors - Sarah's folks, W. Tucker
his wife & friend (4 weeks), Ella Helmer.
16 Aug Get Holstein full-blooded bull.
7 Sept Elder C. Dibble still a frequent speaker at public
meetings.

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