1897
an unconsious condition I sent for Dr Leslie Snow, who came and
prescribed for her. she appeared to have conjestion of the brain. I also sent for
my daughter Clara who came to wait on Alice. Br W^m M^cEwan left at 5³⁰ to
horsewith horse & buggy to bring Emma, she arrived at 11 pm. I administered
to Alice twice & Elder Nuttall once. Bro Nuttall came and staid with
me & family to night. About 10³⁰ pm whilst we were busy in the house
a woman came to the back part of the house, coming up behind Miss
Pauline Johnson who was standing there and put her hands on
Pollys shoulders said "My time has come for you" on Polly turning
round she said "Oh" and walked quickly away with a sneering
laugh. On Polly coming in & telling this, Br Smith & [George] went
out and around the place but did not see any body. This was
a strange affair. Through the excitement I did not rest well.
On Emma's arrival she took charge of Alice. She had a fairly good
night but much pain in her head at times.

August 18, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Aug 18^th As I did not rest well last night I did not go to the
office to day, preferring to rest and be at home whilst Alice is so sick
I rec^d a letter from M[adam] M. Everybody doing all they can for Alice.

August 19, 1897 ~ Thursday

Aug 19^th I had a tolerable fair night. Alice is still very sick, having
very severe spells of pain & choking. Emma & family are about worn
out in waiting on her. I went to the office this morning adnd attended
my meeting at the Temple with my counselors & the apostles. I am
able to partake of more nourishment so feel better therefor. I received a
telephone message from Emma to come home. I took Bro Nuttall down with
me as Alice seemed to be worse. On arrival we administered to her Bro
Nuttall being mouth. She had another attack. Br Winder called and
we again administered to her he being mouth. Sister Winder agreed to

1897 an unconsious condition I sent for Dr Leslie Snow, who came and prescribed for her. she appeared to have conjestion of the brain. I also sent for my daughter Clara who came to wait on Alice. Br Wm McEwan left at 530 to with horse & buggy to bring Emma, she arrived at 11 pm. I administered to Alice twice & Elder Nuttall once. Bro Nuttall came and staid with me & family to night. About 1030 pm whilst we were busy in the house a woman came to the back part of the house, coming up behind Miss Pauline Johnson who was standing there and put her hands on Pollys shoulders said "My time has come for you" on Polly turning round she said "Oh" and walked quickly away with a sneering laugh. On Polly coming in & telling this, Br Smith & George went out and around the place but did not see any body. This was a strange affair. Through the excitement I did not rest well. On Emma's arrival she took charge of Alice. She had a fairly good night but much pain in her head at times.

August 18, 1897 ~ Wednesday

Aug 18th As I did not rest well last night I did not go to the office to day, preferring to rest and be at home whilst Alice is so sick I recd a letter from Madam M. Everybody doing all they can for Alice.

August 19, 1897 ~ Thursday

Aug 19th I had a tolerable fair night. Alice is still very sick, having very severe spells of pain & choking. Emma & family are about worn out in waiting on her. I went to the office this morning and attended my meeting at the Temple with my counselors & the apostles. I am able to partake of more nourishment so feel better therefor. I received a telephone message from Emma to come home. I took Bro Nuttall down with me as Alice seemed to be worse. On arrival we administered to her Bro Nuttall being mouth. She had another attack. Br Winder called and we again administered to her he being mouth. Sister Winder agreed to