Aug. 7 Saturday 1886 Crossed the Mississippi at Burlington about 8 A.M. Reached Chariton about noon. Changed cars and took the St. Joseph train for Darlington, reaching there about 5 P.M. Arrived at Stanberry on the 9 P.M. train on the Wabash. Aug. 11 Wednesday 1886 Edward coming up for me the day before, I went down to mother's with him. Had not been home for two years. Found a great change, the Rock Island having been built through Maysville during my absence. Aug. 31 Tuesday 1886 Took Ed's team and commenced hauling my household goods down to Fairport where I had engaged a school and had rented a house. Hauled two loads in all and brought up my family from mother's on Friday following. Sept. 6 Monday 1886 Commenced my eighteenth term of school with an attendance of twenty-five in my room. Owing to having two teeth drawn the day before, I was not in a desirable condition to commence work. Nov. 26 Friday 1886 Took Ed's team and went to Stanberry after my family who had gone there on a visit. Came back on Sunday following. Dec 25 Saturday 1886 Spent the day at home, attending the masquerade in the evening. Had a week vacation during the holidays. Charlie Fisher paid us a visit during that time. +++++++++ Charlie Fisher (Charles O. Fisher) b 1852 OH is the oldest of Minnie's brothers.