1876 As 1876 was the Centennial year it was one of unusual interest. The winter was mild and the spring cool and wet. The summer was pretty much the same, there being no continued warm weather. Crops were pretty fair, much corn not maturing as the season favored late growth. The great topic of the season was the centennial at Philadelphia. Everybody had something to say concerning it and many attended it. I spent the year at home, excepting the time spent in teaching. I assisted my brothers about the place and put in considerable time in mental improvement. I was also greatly concerned about myself religiously, and joined the M. E. Church in February. In the latter part of October, I again became greatly concerned and determined to follow the dictates of my conscience. Feeling the peace of mind resulting from such a course, I became a working(?) member and tried to discharge my duty as such. Since then my views have undergone a great change, but I still endeavor to do what I believe to be right. Financially, I greatly improved my condition, buying and selling cattle on a small scale having at one time as many as thirteen. My notion of attending school was still cherished but at one time I had about concluded to learn the printer's trade. Strange as it may seem, I have ever since I commenced teaching had thoughts at times of following some other calling, but as yet I have never made much headway in anything else. +++++++++++++++ Lori