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funeral was the last one Pa attended. Lottie Stickney went with us + she never went to a place after + has been sick abed ever since.
There was a big fire in Brockton last night. all the fire engines around went over, it was the big Majestic theater collapsed they were hindered by the freezing temperature freezing their water in the hose. a terrible night with such a wind blowing. 
Pa is going over the house from attic to cellar, Just before the heater was started up so as to warm up the house, isnt he the limit no reason in his old head.
Did you see the new moon last night for the first time + again to night bright as a dollar. How did you like Lena's letter. I have just answered it this Afternoon. 12° above this morning + pleasant.
Ma