Diary for Wednesday, November 1st, 1871

Pedler leaves after Breakfast & Boys all go out with Berty to husk corn, Netty complaining again as usual 10 Ocl Mr Hazelton, our new Minster & Wife comes first time, stay all day here to Dinner & Tea then go to Motts to stay with Mrs Mott while Mr Mott is in Chicago for new goods. Minnie quite comfortable all day until about 9Ocl. She got very bad again & remained so until 4Ocl. Berty went for medicine, Stayed to Breakfast Tuesday Morn. Minnie got easy & remained so until 9Ocl Thursday night.