March 13, 1878 Wednesday Edward and I took a trip north to buy a few cows. Stopped at Mr. Fisher's and staid all night. Rode as far north as Oxford the next day but not finding any to suit us we came back without making any purchases. Staid all night with Wils (P. W. Stockton) (my old boarding place) and went home the next day. May 2, 1878 Thursday Hired a horse from Alvin Lee and went north. Met C. H. Stevens at King City and spent the night at his home. Visited his school the next forenoon near King City. Went to Island City where Minnie was teaching. Visited her school and took supper at her boarding place, Miss Richard's and went up to Wil's to stay all night. On Saturday, I looked around for a school without success and staid all night at Mr. Fisher's. Went home the next day going with Minnie as far as Island City. June 20, 1878 Thursday Hired a livery nag and struck out north again. Passed through Fairport and spent the night with the Hartwell boys settling our business. Left the next morning, passing through Berlin and by Gentryville taking dinner at Greenwell Ford. Continued my journey and staid all night at Fisher's. On Saturday I secured my old school for five months at $42.50 per month. Spent the afternoon at Fisher's with Minnie and the night at Wil's. Attended S.S. at Island Branch Church and also at Island City. Left Wil's on Monday for home calling on on Minnie at Island City and on Stevens at his school. Left my horse at Maysville. ++++++++++++++ Note: Minnie Fisher, b 1861 Fairfield Co., OH, was 17. This was likely her first school.