July 4, 182 Tuesday As there was no celebration at Stanberry this year, I spent the day at work. Helped fix a crossing in the morning. Sept. 18 1882 Monday Commenced my fifteenth term of school two miles east of our place in what is known as the Morris or Cogdill district. Had an attendance of 20. Nov 13 1882 Monday My schoolhouse came very near burning down owing to loose stove pipe. As the platform of the flue was nearly destroyed, I was compelled to dismiss school. Edward, being up on a visit, had taken me to school that morning on his way home which he had also done on the first day of the term when up to visit before. Had a vacation of one week. Nov 30 1882 Thursday Thanksgiving day. Dismissed school for the day and took my family to town to Minnie's parents. Dec 7 1882 Thursday My schoolhouse came very near burning down a second time owing to the pipe settling. The platform was nearly destroyed and a second vacation was necessary. Both times the flames were fast spreading when discovered. Dec 23 1882 Saturday Made a trip to Albany on business. Rode to McCurry on the cars and walked to Albany. Coming home rode to Darlington, walked to McCurry and from there took the train to Stanberry. +++++++++++++