December 27-29, 1912 in Charleston. IL

27.  Friday, 6 AM.  Ther.  22.  30.  24.  = 25 1/3
Clear S.W. 3.  Wh frost. ice 3/8 in.  Rhoda came early and work most of day.  Washed took out ashes brought up coal.  Alfred not evident.  Phone J.E. in A.M. for same.  Hitch up and "deliver" same 3 P.M.  Tue had callers, Mrs. Curd and others.  We got box of things from Muggs.  My share was a large reading glass.*  I drove a little while P.M.  Too cool for pleasure.  All but self seem to have bad colds.  Friends call to see Buddies.  Alfreds mother did his work.  the roads and streets are dry and dusty.  Clear day S.W. wind.  Gobed 9

*I wonder if this is the one Grandpa Reasor used when I was a kid.  Does anyone know who in the family has that ?

28.Saturday.  6.15 A.M.  Ther.  24.  54.  40. = 39 1/3
Clear S.S.W. 2.  White frost, ice.  The loss of tobacco makes me drowsey. They get letter (card) from Muggs A.M.  Charles got Bud up 2 A.M. with Threatened cramp.  I  hitch up noon; drive later S.W. and S.  The roads are excellant.  I was  up town P.M.  Tue and Charles  on sick list.  Tue went up to  Dr. Starr for meddy for both.  One Mr. Marvel called to see Phebe.  We got card from Muggs.  Alfred came P.M. to do chores first time he has shown up for a week or two.  Think my new shoes pretty close.  Clear day S.3.  Go bed 9.30 P.M.

29.  Sunday.  7 A.M.  Ther.  34.42.  40.  = 38 2/3
Clouding up S.3. ( clear early)  Ice very light.  the ground is frozen a little.  Cloudy day strong southerly wind.  I didn't hitch up.  Buddy got the paper.  Phebe went  to Mattoon with Ora returning 3 P.M.  Charles and Turrie (Tue) feeling better.  Snow flurries AM light rain at times P.M.  Precip. .15  I didn't hitch up but had thought seriously of going to ranch had it been pleasant day.  Go bed. 9 P.M.