November 6, 1898

We had a surprise last night after we went to bed to see heavy lightning. It is very uncommon this time the year. Our boy slept fairly well and so did we. Got up late this morning and hustled around the house. Had grune close for diner and had all a hearty meal. Mrs. Donovan was here to pay us a short visit. Martha and me went in to the shop, mailed a letter, and visited the new chemical college building. On going home, we met Mr. Stark, who showed us around the college. I took a walk with Martha trough the campus. Them we played a little bb and after supper a few games of domino. Auntie wanted to go church, but did not go, for laziness I guess. We wrote a letter of 8 pages to our folks to Ludlow. Theyll be surprised to get such fat a letter.