June 8, 1879 Sunday Minnie and I went over to Bud Lilly's the evening before and staid all night; his wife being her only sister. Took another walk over the railroad grade and went to church with Bud and his wife. Wils Stockton and wife came back with us and took dinner at Mr. Fisher's. On Monday, Will Fisher took me in a wagon to the county line as it was quite muddy owing to the rain the night before. Found Mr. Beatty waiting for me at Clarence's. Arrived at home shortly after noon. July 1, 1879 Tuesday Last day of eleventh term of school, and also the last day of school ever taught in the old school house at Willow Brook. Walked to town and drew my money after closing school. July 2, 1879 Wednesday Walked from home to Mr. Fisher's going by way of Winslow and King City. Carried a valise from home and stopped at Clarence Bray's and got another that I had left there. Saw the hands laying track on the Narrow Gauge. Made the whole trip of thirty three miles on foot carrying eight pounds in a valise all of the way and as much more from King City. Mother's fiftieth birthday. July 4, 1879 Friday Spent the Fourth with Minnie at the grove west of the Stanberry depot site. The day proved to be quite lively as the country was excited over the railroad. On the day before, I was present at Minnie's school which closed then. +++++++++++++ "mother" was Anna K. Ballou, b 1829 Darmstadt, GE Will Fisher (Willis E. Fisher), Minnie's bro, was b 1857 Fairfield Co., OH. I would be interested in knowing if any of you have families moving from this area of OH. The Fishers moved in 1865.