Day in the Life

Aug 1, 1897

Journal Entry

August 01, 1897 ~ Sunday

Sunday August 1st I slept fairly well during the night spent ^most of^ the
day at home, drove out this afternoon. Madam Mountford called this evening
She related much of her past life & experience in traveling as a lecturer for some
hours, which was very interesting to myself & family. Elder Nuttall also
came this evening and reported that he had examined Sarah's house
& received a bid from Bro Andrew A Watson to do the whole job & furnish
material for $21500, $100.00 in Tithing Office pay and 11500 in cash. he also
explained the nature of the desired improvements, all of which I accepted
and requested him to inform Bro Watson that I accepted
his bid & for him to go on
with the work &c. Bro Nuttall staid with me to night.

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Aug 1, 1897