Jan 1, 1879 Wednesday Snowed nearly all forenoon. Taught school having dismissed the week before. A memorable day in the nation's history owing to the resumption of specie payments. March 7, 1879 Friday Last day of tenth term of school. A large crowd were present. Took super at Mr. Allen's with Minnie. March 13, 1879 Thursday Left Mr. Fisher's for home traveling on foot. James Williamson overtook me three miles southeast of King City and I rode nearly home with him in his wagon. I had made a trip up to Conception before starting for home to see the work on the railroad. Found Will Brown on a visit on arriving at home. March 23, 1879 Sunday My twenty-seventh birthday. I left home the day before to visit Minnie, taking dinner with Clarence Bray near King City. Made the trip on horseback getting in by 5 o clock. Spent the day with Minnie at home and discussed the propriety of getting married soon. Left for home the next day and made the trip without stopping for dinner. April 7, 1879 Monday Commenced my eleventh term of school with an attendance of sixteen. I had secured our home school at Willow Brook for three months at $30.00 per month. I boarded at home during the summer. April 11, 1879 Friday Minnie having sent me notice that she would be ready for our marriage on the 12th, I dismissed school early in the afternoon and rode up to meet the appointment. Arrived by 11. P. M. +++++++++++++