Jan 1, 1875 Friday The beginning of the year found me in a bad condition financially, not having a cent in my pocket and very little money elsewhere. Spent the day at my boarding place. Jan 23, 1985 Saturday Started off in the morning with George Protzman as company going to mill but could not get any work done near than Isadora, Worth Co. where we arrived before night. Two of my old college chums lived here and I found them at home. They were Will and Marion, sons of Rinaldo Brown Sr. Enjoyed myself very much in their company that night. Rode one of Geo. Protzman's horses home the next day. March 5, 1875 Friday Last day of third term of school. A good crowd was present and everything went off pleasantly. My school closed with a much larger attendance than it promised at the beginning. March 10, 1875 Wednesday Borrowed a horse and made another trip to Isadora to see my friends, the Browns. spent the night at the old gentleman's. Did not find Will at home. March 11, 1875 Thursday Left Mr. Brown's and crossed the Iowa line to visit my friend Will's school where I spent most of the day. My first trip into the State. After school closed, we rode northwest in search of a school for myself. Found the man we were looking for, Mr. Seismiller, on his way to Mormontown. Attended preaching there. ++++++++++++++++ Lori