August 27, 1874 Thursday Met the directors at S. H. Wethermans and drew up contract for a five month's term of school at $45.00 per month. Engaged board at his mother's at $10.00 a month. After finishing my business I left for home. October 7, 1874 Wednesday Thomas Butler and I left my home and went up to my school in Nodaway near Conception. We made the trip with a team and spring wagon. October 8, 1874 Thursday Hired a horse and rode to Maryville, arriving by noon. Took dinner and rode 6 miles northeast of town to see my old school mate at Macon, J. W. Ware. Found him at home and spent the night with him. October 9, 1874 Friday Went back to Maryville to pass my examination. Was busy all day. Found my friend Bob May_ugh who was teaching near town. October 10, 1874 Saturday Finished my examination by noon. Rode back to my boarding place in the afternoon. October 12, 1874 Monday Commenced my third term of school. Had only four scholars. My patrons were nearly all Catholics, my school being just on the outskirts of their settlement. The house was a very poor affair 21/2 miles east of Conception. Christmas Spent Christmas eve in Maryville. ++++++++++++ Lori