Jan 1, 1874 Thursday Taught school as usual through a holiday. Fine winter weather, the sun shining all day. Took dinner at Mr. David Creasons. Feb. 18, 1874 Wednesday Last day of second term of school. Had no exercises outside of the regular routine of school duties. A number of my pupils and acquaintances met at Mr. Owen's in the evening. We had a nice time. March 14, 1874 Saturday Went up in the Groomer neighborhood on horseback to see the place where George was shot. Found the house where the tragedy occurred. Was in the room and saw marks of his blood on the door near where he fell. Left the place shortly before night and reached home late in the night which was very dark. Day, damp and foggy. July 4, 1874 Saturday Thomas Butler, Alvin Lee, and I clubbed together and took Misses Sally Scarlott, Ida LeRoy and Laura Lee down to Stewartsville in a wagon. Witnessed a balloon ascension on the grounds. A large crowd was present. Came home in the evening getting in by 11:30 p.m. August 26, 1874 Wednesday Left home on horseback for Nodaway Co. to make an application for a school. Was induced to go there by R. S. Mayburgh(?). Passed through King City on my way. Called on the directors that evening and spent the night at I. Richard's, Conception. ++++++++ Lori