April 8, 1898

Very pleasant Weather. I went to work as usually. The work on the State Street electric line is going rapidly. Received a letter from Incel Hiersche (Grandfather) and a Bill from Lee the Plumber. He charges all we had lately, though we paid him more than 12 dollars already. Must give him hell. War now, is sure to come. Finished the letter to Helene. Hired Albert Wade to move us next week. Had Stew & Beef for diner. Martha went out for a long walk after diner and visited Mrs. ?, Mrs. Currencie’s sister. Paper sellers now make good money.