May 31, 1887 Tuesday Left Maysville for McFall going by rail by way of Gallatin. Spent the greater part of the day at Gallatin where I had to wait for the evening local on the Wabash. Arrived at McFall just before sundown. Saw some of the school board on business and walked out to Mr. Israel Christie's 3 1/2 miles south of town, and spent the night. Left McFall shortly after 6 A.M. the next morning on the train for Stanberry where I spent the day. Thursday morning I went to McFall again and saw all of the board. Left after dinner and walked to my mother's a distance of 26 miles, arriving late Thursday evening. June 2. July 2, 1887 Saturday Went to Stanberry on horseback to spend the 4th with my family. The celebration was held at the grove east of town. Remained for the fireworks at night returning home on Tuesday. Rained on my way home. Aug. 13, 1887 Saturday Edward took me to Stanberry in a spring wagon to attend the Institute the coming week at Albany. Went to Albany with Minnie on Monday, returning to Stanberry on Friday evening. Was not well during the Institute. Aug. 26, 1887 Friday Finishing up my examination at the Stanberry Normal the day before, I left Stanberry for Maysville, taking the morning freight for McFall. I found the town celebrating its seventh anniversary. After dinner, I left on foot for Weatherby, where I took the evening passenger for Maysville. Arrived at home, footsore and worn out. ++++++++++++