John Ferguson (1851-1931)
1872 Diary
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
Printed calendar for November, 1872 and December 1872
Printed calendar for September, 1872 and October 1872.
{Handwritten} John. H. Ferguson, Centre Road No. 12, Chinguacousy.
THE CANADIAN POCKET DIARY FOR 1872. TORONTO : PUBLISHED BY BROWN
BROS., 66 KING STREET EAST.
Printed calendar for 1872. {Printed information} - RATES OF POSTAGE
{Printed information} - TABLE OF STAMP DUTIES; LAW TERMS; BANK HOLIDAYS
{Printed information} - LIST OF SUNDAYS IN 1872. Calendar for January, 1872 and
February, 1872.
Printed calendar for March, 1872; April, 1872; May, 1872 and June 1872.
Printed calendar for July, 1872 and August, 1872.
January, MONDAY 1, 1872
A fine bright day, scarcely any snow on the fields or roads, some pretty large snow
banks along the fences there is a great deal of ice, very slippery travelling, splendid
skating. The Municipal election took place to day, Chinguacousy - Reeve. T. Bowles -
Deputy Reeves J.P. Hutton K J. Henderson - Councillors E. Haggard and Joshua
Modeland.
TUESDAY 2
The Elections in Brampton yesterday for Reeveship were very exciting K. Chisholm was
only 4 votes ahead of J. Coyne, there has been so much bribery used on both sides that
the election is void necessitating a new election and two new candidates. Was helping
T. Simpson saw wood with a new style of saw driven by one team of horses. Manufd. at
Brunswick price $75.00
January, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872
Spent half a day in cutting fall wheat straw with the straw cutter and jack and Mr F.
House's horse power, the straw cut up nice and fine and with a little pea meal sprinkled
over it, will make very good fodder. Some soft snow from the East and very foggy to
night.
THURSDAY 4
Hauled some 3 or 4 cords of wood from the "other place" bush and 110 white oak
stakes. A mild sunny day, spent the evening in reading Mrs H. B. Stowe's latest work
"My Wife and I" a very interesting tale. The Brampton Election yesterday was decided in
favor of Coyne, he is Reeve for present year
January, FRIDAY 5, 1872
Was engaged all day in hauling rails (old) from the "other place" which were used for a
lane across the Etobicoke to repair the wheat field fence. Spent evening in Brampton at
practice for the approaching S. School Convention. The "Christian Guardian" is
enlarged to an eight paged journal and otherwise greatly improved. Had a roan C. calf
from "Coral".
SATURDAY 6
Prepared a ten bag grist for Mill of 3 parts barley and I part peas. Was cutting wheat
straw with the help of John Learmont and our two span of horses. A very keen frost to
night.
January, SUNDAY 7, 1872
Drove the sleigh up to S.S this morning. Supt. pres lesson Acts #32 to 41. The new
library books were distributed. Misses Tilly Snell and Lizzie McFaul were here for
dinner. Heard Rev John Shaw preach at Zion at 2½ PM. text - Luke XIII 6 to 9th It was a
keen cold day.
MONDAY 8
Was cutting peas with the straw cutter all day it will save the trouble of threshing with
the flail beside making it into a more acceptable state for the stock. J.C. Snell and wife
took tea here this evening. Spent the evening at the Temperance Lodge.
January, TUESDAY 9, 1872
Spent the forenoon in fanning peas. Father took 10 bags of grain to J.W. Mains Steam
Grist Mills, Brampton, for chopped feed. Bought a new single sett of buggy harness
from Martin Shipley (Hack mounted) @ $20. Misses O. Nichols, R Carter and Eagler
were visiting sister Viney this afternoon. A very pleasant day.
Wednesday 10
The Annual School Meetings took place to day at the School Houses all over the
Province according to law. Mr R. J. Nichols spent an hour with us this forenoon in
pleasant chit-chat. Spent the evening reading " Evenings at Donaldson Manor" a S.S.
library book full of love stories.
January, THURSDAY 11, 1872
Was engaged on chopping into cordwood a large sugar maple in the lower bush which
was uprooted by the late winds. Spent evening at Hope Chapael at the P. M. Missionary
Meeting, the Rev J. Guttery from Toronto was chief speaker, he is a fine and intelligent
speaker.
Friday 12
Was at pretty much the same work as yesterday. Killed and dressed a Berkshire sow of
200 lbs of pork. Spent the evening at Brampton at the Practice for the approaching
Convention, had a lively and pleasant time until 10 o'clock.
January, SATURDAY 13, 1872
Mailed a letter yesterday to Mrs John Ferguson in Missouri. The weather during the
week has been mild and pleasant it is very icy under foot and but very little snow, the
fields being almost entirely bare. Spent evening reading the current newspapers which
are unusually interesting and entertaining at this time of the year.
SUNDAY 14
Drove the cutter up to S. School containing 3 of my sisters. Supt. abs. {Superintendent
absent} lesson - Hebrews IV, 11 to 16. Spent the aftinoon at Mr. Perry's residence
Brampton practicing music and took tea at Old Mrs. King's with Miss S. Truman. Heard
Rev. John Shaw preach text - I Kings XIII 16 to 33 verses. A sharp frosty day.
January, MONDAY 15, 1872
Was engaged all day in "swinging the poverty stick" on the peas, they are yielding a fair
quantity of grain, the straw is fresh and bright making excellent fodder. Spent the
evening at Choir Practice. Miss Sarah Peacock came up this evening to spend a few
days. Had some 2 or 3 inches of snow to night.
TUESDAY 16
Drove to Edmonton to get the buggy shaft repaired & a new neck yoke ironed. Spent
the evening at practice in the Wesleyan Church until 8 o'clock and to 10 o'clock at the
Primitive Church, Brampton. The slight fall of light snow had made some sleighing once
more.
January, WEDNESDAY 17, 1872
A bright frosty day. Spent the day attending to the stock &c, &c. Went to Stanley Mills
this evening with the W.M. Choir to a tea meeting given by a Division of Sons of
Temperance. Addresses given by Rev Shaw Carson and Dennis all bearing on the
subject of Temperance. Arrived home at 12:30 oclock.
THURSDAY 18
The first day of Meeting of Co. of Peel S.S. Association held in Brampton W.M. Church.
Today's proceedings have been successful, both in the large attendance and the feeling
of good will and harmony preaching. Revs. Shaw and Armidge W.P Lacey (from
London) {Schring} (Newmarket) addressed the night meeting, a large crowd.
January, FRIDAY 19, 1872
Mr Erastus Bunting died suddenly last night @ 10 o'clock after a short illness of the
worst form of scarlet fever. The second day of Convention the Mass Meeting of the
children of the County took place at 2 PM the church was crammed, addressed by
Revs. Hartcourt, Carson, Lacey. A very large meeting at night at which J.C. Snell
presided.
SATURDAY 20
Received an additional 6 or 8 inches of snow which has revived the sleighing. The C. P.
A. Society's Annual Meeting was held in the Court House at 2 PM. for the election of
Officers. Mrs J. C Snell and two little ones are here all night
January, SUNDAY 21, 1872
Drove the sleigh to Brampton at 9 o'clock for the pall bearers who are members of I. O.
G. Templars for E.A. Bunting's funeral took place at 10 o'clock, buried at the Old
Cemetry Brampton. The funeral procession was nearly ½ mile long. Rev. J. Shaw
preached text - Revelation XXI, 4th verse a very impressive sermon. The untimely end
of our best neighbour and one of our truest friends, Aged 39 yrs. Rev. W.W. Carson
preached tonight, text, Matt. XXVII 3,4 & 5 verses.
MONDAY 22
Was fanning cut peas. Drew 3 loads of hard maple wood from lower bush, makes the
finish of the firewood hauling for this season. Spent the evening at the Lodge, had quite
a full meeting, each member received a copy of the Constitution and By Laws of the
Templars. 4 were initiated.
January, TUESDAY 23, 1872
Drove the sleigh to Sligo this morning No. 2, Caledon for a load of cedar fence stakes
bought 146 @ $200 per hundred, they are 7 ft long and of good overall size. The last
snow fall has made capital sleighing. The cedar business is quite lively, a great many
people are hauling rails.
WEDNESDAY 24
Took the same journey as yesterday and bought 500 cedar rails from Mr Mc
Coll, Sligo,
No. 3 Caledon, for $20, brought home 85 rails and one gate post. Stopped at Claude at
H. Manning Hotel to feed the team.
January, THURSDAY 25, 1872
Brought 90 rails down to day they are pretty fair size but rather rough and crooked, 11 ft
long, are all seasoned the swamp being overrun with fire last summer. It was a pretty
cold day and very blustering the sleigh track drifted full of snow, making it heavy
travelling.
FRIDAY 26
Drew 100 cedar rails from Sligo to day some of which are burnt black, making it
disagreeable work handling them. Spent the evening at Choir Practice, had an addition
to the Soprano of the two Misses Stewart, who are singers in the John Street, Pres.
Church. A cold day.
January, SUNDAY 27, 1872
Drove to Caledon, left home at 7.30 A.M. arrived at 9 o'clock took dinner yesterday and
today at Claude Hotel. brought home 96 rails about 3 P.M. J. C. Snell took tea here this
evening and sister Viney went home with him. The weather was milder and looks like a
storm.
SUNDAY 28
Went to S. School this morning Supt. Abs. lesson - Rev. I chap. Spent afternoon at the
Brampton W.M. S. School which is largely attended and a very good school. J. W.
Boyman is Supt. Choir Practice at 4 P.M. took tea at Mr A. Morton’s this evening. W.W
Carson preached text Matt. XXIV. 44th verse.
January, MONDAY 29, 1872
Went to Caledon this morning, it was exceedingly cold facing the sharp frosty west
wind, brought home 100 rails. Spent the evening at the Temperance Lodge, had a full
attendance of numbers, the election of officers for the next Quarter took place making
the meeting lively and exciting.
TUESDAY 30
Made another trip after cedar, brought 35 rails making the full compliment and 5 over of
the 500 rails which I bought, for which paid cash $20, also bought 3 gate posts, paid
$1.25 for the 4 gate posts, also 25 stakes, total number of stakes 170. J. C. Snell
shipped to Illinois one of our Berkshires,
January, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872
Exchanged with Mr Hindle 28 bush {bushels} of black oats for seed, ours has been too
long on the farm and were degenerating and turning white. Went with W.M. Choir this
evening to Streetsville to help sing at a Temperance Meeting, was a large attendance
had a very lively and pleasant time especially the sleigh ride.
February, THURSDAY 1, 1872
Rather a bright pleasant day W. wind and plenty sharp frost the sleighing is very good
except in neighbourhood of Brampton. Our folks went on a visit to Mr A. Dyer's. Nearly 2
o'clock this morning when arrived from Streetsville.
February, FRIDAY 2, 1872
Drove the team over to Hutton's Sawmill and bought 150 ft of 1½ inch flooring & 3
seasoned clear planks (for to make a water trough) for which paid at rate of $16 per. m.
also 5 3x4 inch scantling and an assortment of 3 and 4 inch strips @ $10 & $12 per m.
paid for all $5.67. Spent evening at Choir Practice. A bright clear day.
SATURDAY 3
Was threshing peas with the flail. Started for Brampton this afternoon in the cutter but in
passing a team at No. 10 was upset and broke the shaft. Went to Brampton on
horseback this evening and visited J. E. Wood's Barber Shop to be shorn.
February, SUNDAY 4, 1872
Went to Quarterly Meeting in Brampton at 10 o'clock, Rev. W. W. Carson preached text
- Luke XXII, 15th verse. had a profitable service. Took dinner at Mrs Trueman’s with D.
Modeland, and tea at J. W. Mains. Rev. John Shaw preached at 6 text II Corinthians
18th verse. after the public preaching, there was a prayer meeting
MONDAY 5
Spent the day in threshing peas and choring around generally. Went to Brampton
tonight and (joined the) or became a member of Mechanics Institute untill the end of this
year by paying $1.00 and have weekly use of the public library. Spent evening at the I.
O. G. J. Lodge which was held in M. E. Church
February, TUESDAY 6, 1872
Bro. Dr. C.Y. Moore was at Lodge last night, he has just come from New York City and
gave a good account of his Temperance experiences there. Some 8 or 10 inches of
snow fell last night which was needed to help the sleighing. Was mortising pine 3x4
scantling for end pieces for new gates.
WEDNESDAY 7
Uncle George & Aunt Phoebe {Burke} came here this evening from Scarborough to visit
a few days. Rigged up the sleigh with seats around the outer ridge and gathered a large
load of young folks from Brampton and No. 10 and drove up to J. C. Snell's party given
for Lizzie and Viney, about 30 present, had a lively and pleasant time in games and
music.
February, THURSDAY 8, 1872
Arrived home this morning shortly after 4 o'clock after taking the young people home,
enjoyed a nap of two or 3 hours pretty thoroughly. It was a warm bright day. Went to
Brampton this evening and attended a public Temperance Meeting in W.M. Church,
addresses by Revs. Shaw Bradshaw, Pringle and Herridge, not a very large attendance.
FRIDAY, 9
Drove to Caledon to day for a load of fence stakes, brought home 170. Aunt Lizzie and
Eggie spent evening here in social chat. Our visitors spent afternoon at J.C. Snell's.
Another warm day, it is affecting the snow considerably on the Centre Road
February, SATURDAY 10, 1872
Brought from Caledon my last load of cedar for this winter consisting of 165 stakes and
paid A. Mc
Coll $8.50 for the 500. Our Scarborough friends started for home this
forenoon. Weather today, warm and misty. Spent evening at Melodeon and "Peel
Banner". The Assessor (John Hamilton) was here yesterday, and raised the valuation
$200. Have my name on the roll for 25 acres.
SUNDAY 11
Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. J. Rleraig acting in his place) lesson
Revelations, II 8th verse to end of chap. a large attendance. Dawson Modeland spent
the day here in social converse about his travels in New York. The evening closed in
with a drizzling rain preventing my attending church.
February, MONDAY 12, 1872
Each of some half dozen went to Stewart's saw mill Esquesing this morning for a load of
pine lumber for W. Campbell the blacksmith, who intends building a new shop, about
800 ft of pine in each load, took dinner at 3 P.M. at their place No. 10. Spent evening at
the Lodge, Brampton had a very large attendance, business lively.
TUESDAY 13
Misty and thawing very fast the's two days a steady rain pretty much all day from East.
the roads are nearly bare. Spent afternoon in Brampton and received a letter from Aunt
Mary Mason, Osborn, Mo. Bought a rawhide riding whip and some spirits of Hartshorn.
February, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872
A sudden change in the weather very cold and sharp frost. Spent forenoon at
Campbell's shop getting a horse shod. Went to Brampton this evening to Mr S. Capper's
Temperance lecture in W.M. Church, a large attendance lecture lasted nearly 2 hours
and was full of funny anecdotes, he sang several temperance songs in good style, a
collection amounted to ${blank}.
THURSDAY 15
Conveyed with the team and sleigh 8 bags of barley and 4 bags of peas to J.W. Mains
Hall for chopping. Received a letter from Tom Mason it is the first letter he has written to
me. J. C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Spent evening reading "Tales of
Kings & Queens of England".
February, FRIDAY 16, 1872
Drove to Brampton this morning for the chopped grain, bought 1½ bush. of green
apples form C. Dawson @ 60¢ per bush. Took the cutter to Campbell's shop and had a
new shoe put on it. Received a Valentine from some young lady. Bought a peice of
sheet music "Thoughts of Childhood" @ 40¢. Spent evening at Choir Practice.
SATURDAY 17
Was engaged in sawing cordwood with the bucksaw into 2 ft lengths. Father and Mother
are spending afternoon and evening at R. Nichol's No. 10 Centre Road. It is a bright
moonlight night and a pretty sharp frost.
February, SUNDAY 18, 1972
Drove the team up to S. School taking all my sisters, Sput. {Supt.} Pres. lesson - Rev. III
1 to 6. Supt. last Sunday and he gave each scholar a New Testament and the teachers
each a Scripture Atlas. Went to Brampton W.M. S. School at 2 P.M. 105 present a very
interesting school. Took tea at Mrs Trueman's and heard W.W. Carson preach text, I
Kings XVIII 21st verse.
MONDAY 19
A bright beautiful day, thawing fast. Spent the day at wood sawing in the wood shed.
Spent the evening pleasantly and profitably at Ebenezer with a large turn out of the
scholars, teachers and parents of the S. School a fare well social to Rev. W. Millard who
is leaving the place, J. C. Snell got up an excellent address and a present of $50.00
February, TUESDAY 20, 1872
Was at pretty much the same kind of work as yesterday. Mailed a letter to Uncle J.
Ferguson containing an order for $75 Amer. Curr'y {American Currency} as a present
Mr Hindle, giving half of it, it is for to purchase a horse. Spent the evening at prayer
meeting and Choir Practice. The mild weather continues.
WEDNESDAY 21
Took the iron plough up to Quin’s shop for to get a new mouldboard put on and other
repairs. Spent the evening at S. S. Anniversary in Rev. J. Pringle's Church Brampton as
a bass singer in the W.M Choir, a large audience and a full staff of speakers, a present
of 12 large volumes given to W. N. Hossie The Supt. of the school.
February, THURSDAY 22, 1872
Spent the day in buck sawing, threshing peas and preparing a grist of wheat for to be
conveyed to Mill to morrow. A keen frosty day and splendid moonlight nights, which is
the pleasantest kind of winter weather. Spent evening reading one of the Institute's
library books History of England. Mailed a letter last night to Mrs John Mason.
FRIDAY 23
Took a grist of Diehl wheat to Brampton Steam Grist Mills about 18 bush. Heard the sad
news of the sudden death of Mrs A. F. Campbell this morning after a short but painful
illness. Spent the evening at J. C. Snell's he has been attending the Co. York S. S.
Convention held in Markham. Passed the evening in social chat till 10.30 oclock. It is my
first visit there this year.
February, SATURDAY 24, 1872
Father and Mother started for Mt. Charles in the buggy with a span of horses. A very
warm day, clearing the snow away very fast, the roads are quite muddy. Spent evening
at home, music and reading and general preparations for Sabbath. The Reform
Association met to day and chose Robert Smith as their candidate for next election for
the House of Commons.
SUNDAY 25
Considerable rain during the night the fields are swimming, turned very cold and
freezing keen. Went to S. School this morning on foot - lesson Rev. III 7 to 13th. The
funeral of the late Mrs A. F. Campbell took place this afternoon in Toronto, {Tu-}. Rev.
Mr {Aeridge?} preached, it is a sad blow to Alex. Rev W. W. Carson preached in
Brampton text, Psalms CXIX 9th verse. A very earnest address to young men.
February, MONDAY 26, 1872
Spent the day in the wearisome routine of stock feeding and pea threshing, bright,
beautiful weather, a keen frost where the sun's rays do not penetrate. Went to Brampton
this evening about 8 o'clock the burning J. Clark's stables and blacksmiths shop caused
great excitement. At the Lodge about 15 more were added to our number, had a lively
meeting.
TUESDAY 27
Fanned thoroughly 16 bush. of peas and stored them in the driving house for future use.
Put the old Hamilton Combined Reaper & Mower on the waggon and drew it to
Brampton to Haggert Bros. for which we are receiving $30.00. J. Tribble of Amaranth
arrived here on a visit.
February, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872
Loaned the waggon to Mr S. Bunting for to haul firewood. John Tribble started for home
this morning in his cutter, they have splendid sleighing in Amaranth but the roads here
are nearly dusty. Was engaged in splitting stovewood. Spent evening reading "A walk
from London to John O'Groats House" and no tea by the way.
THURSDAY 29
Was at the same kind of work as yesterday. A cold north wind and very hard frost.
Father & Mother were visiting at John Woodhall's. Mailed a copy of last week's Banner
to Rev. J. F. Dyer, Pennsylvania containing Rev. W. Millard's resignation. Also today's
Banner to Carthage.
March, FRIDAY 1, 1872
Was engaged in splitting the sawed blocks of wood into stovewood. Sold the first
consignment of fresh eggs this season, today 3½ Doz. @ 18¢. Viney and I walked to
Brampton tonight to a lecture on the "Magic of Science" by Dr. May of Toronto, some of
the experiments were very nice but the lecture was slow and uninteresting.
SATURDAY 2
Was threshing peas with the poverty stick all forenoon, fanned 10 bush. for storage
against next fall. The first young lamb this season arrived to day. J. C. Snell and wife
took tea here this evening, he attended the township S. S. Convention yesterday in
Cheltenham. An attempt to assassinate Queen Victoria was frustrated.
March, SUNDAY 3, 1872
Walked to S. School this morning Rev. Jas. Brooks, pres. lesson Rev. III 14th to 22, a
good average attendance. Heard Rev. John Shaw at Zion at 2½ o'clock text Mark, XIII,
37th verse. Heard same preacher in Brampton to night text Joshua XXII 20th verse. A
plain practical sermon. Sister Viney is very sick.
MONDAY 4
A few inches of light snow fell during the night, which is flying in clouds to day that
almost blind the vision it is very cold the mercury is below zero. Spent the evening at the
Lodge which met for first time in the New Vestry of W. M. Church, it is a nice cosy room,
had a lively meeting.
March, TUESDAY 5, 1872
If any difference the cold is more intense than yesterday with a driving North Wester.
Had 3 more fine lambs three 2 of which perished with the cold and third is very delicate,
took it and the ewe down in the turnip cellar, where it is quite warm. Spent evening
reading an Institute's library. Received a letter from Uncle Taylor, Oakville
WEDNESDAY 6
Mr Bart. Snell's Auction Sale of Farm stock and Implements took place today, some
very good articles. W.W. Roe Auctioneer. Spent evening at the Opening of New
"Chisholm's Concert Hall" and Concert, some of the Peices and songs were well
executed by the Toronto Singers and the Brass Band performed well. The Hall was
crowded.
March, THURSDAY 7, 1872
The weather has moderated some what but pretty severe yet. Mother started for
Oakville, via Toronto, to spend a few days. Spent evening at a surprise party at J.
Rleraig No. 18 1st line East, about two dozen young folks, had an oyster supper and
lots of fun got home at 4 o'clock in morning
FRIDAY 8
Was engaged in buck sawing splitting and piling stove wood. Spent evening at the
Annual Soiree in the John Street Presb. Church Brampton not a very large attendance,
had a good practical address from Rev. Prof. Inglise of Toronto on "Religion in Everyday
life". A good choir led by Mr Perry and Miss Jessie Morton.
March, SATURDAY 9, 1872
A light fall of snow last night from East, misty all day with snow and sleet. Was flailing
peas have the "Golden Vines" about finished threshing. Mr Alexander Campbell Sen.
brought his trunks and boxes here for safe keeping for the present as Alex. has given
up house keeping and sold the furniture.
SUNDAY 10
Drove cutter to S. School this morning, Mr A. Woodhall acting as Supt. lesson, Rev. V
chap. J. C. Snell read an excellent letter from Mr. Millard. Mrs. Elias Snell died on Friday
night and will be buried to morrow at Ebenezer. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach to night,
text, II Kings IV, 26th verse. A very good discourse.
March MONDAY 11, 1872
Spent most of the day at the wood question. Mrs Elias Snell was buried to day at
Ebenezer. Mother arrived from her Oakville visit leaving the friends in good spirits. Went
to Lodge tonight in the buggy, had a full meeting and a lively one, four candidates were
initated. Received a letter from Uncle John Ferguson, he has received the cheque for
$75.
TUESDAY 12
Stuck at it and put in a big day's sawing with "Corporation Fiddle" the latest name for the
buck saw. Spent evening in writing a letter to Thomas Mason it is nearly a month since I
received his letter. A fine bright day and looking a little like spring
March, WEDNESDAY 13, 1872
Sold to J. W. Main 42 bush. of barley @ 58¢ per bush. = $24.60. Mrs Guy Bell died
suddenly last night of a paralytic stroke leaving a daughter 2 wks. old. Her death was
untimely and unexpected by her, which is very sad. Spent the evening reading "Oliver
Twist" one of Charles Dickens' works.
THURSDAY 14
Went to Brampton and bought of K.C. & Co. 1 ton of white Caledonia Plaster @ $7.00,
put in bags at G.J.R. station and drew it home on the waggon. Mailed a letter yesterday
to T. Mason. Spent evening in same manner as last night.
March, FRIDAY 15, 1872
Spent the day at the wood business. Father, Mother and Viney went to Mrs Bell's
funeral, Rev Mr Mackay preached was buried on 3rd line West, she made many friends
in life, that was so short. Heard Rev John Carrol preached in W.M. Vestry - text Luke
XIX 24th he has a peculiar voice, is an old man
SATURDAY 16
Spent the day from 6 in the morning to 6 o'clock at Robert Lowess' bee for hauling
timber for a barn from Esquesing, had the waggon which runs very well. Mr Alexander
Campbell came here this evening. Fine bright days and frosty nights.
March, SUNDAY 17, 1872
Went to S. School this morning. J. C. Snell conducted the proceedings - lesson - Rev.
VII, 9 to 17th verse. W.W. Carson preached in Zion this afternoon to a small audience.
Heard him preach in the lecture room off the W.M. Church Brampton to night - text -
Isaiah, LV 6th and 7th verses. A powerful appeal to the unconverted.
MONDAY 18
Spent the day at Sale of Stock and Household Furniture of the late Erastus Bunting, a
large attendance, the articles brought fair prices, the farm was leased for one year to W.
Newhouse for $444, which is a high rate. Spent evening at the Lodge an interesting
meeting, Dr. Moore gave an interesting address.
March, TUESDAY 19, 1872
Some 6 or 8 inches of snow fell last night, which is drifting furiously with a cold North
Wester. Brought Mrs J. C. Snell and babies down here to spend two or 3 days. A sleigh
load of us went to Brampton to night to hear Rev. A. Sutherland of Toronto lecture on
Temperance in New Town Hall, a large audience and an admirable lecture.
WEDNESDAY 20
A very cold day with a strong Nor. Wester wind, thermometer 5 º deg. below zero. J. C.
Snell staid here last night and went to Toronto this morning. Spent the day threshing
crown peas, the straw is very short and cuts up a good deal with the flail. Spent evening
reading "The Old Curiosity Shop" one of Charles Dicken's Novels.
March, THURSDAY 21, 1872
Not so severe as yesterday but still very cold. Drove the sleigh to Brampton and brought
Aunt Mrs Trueman up to dinner and tea. J. C. Snell came from Toronto was a witness
on a lawsuit. J. Rleraig, versus, George Miller the latter was victorious it will cost J.
Rleraig considerable. J. C. Sn. and family went home to night.
FRIDAY 22
Was engaged in splitting and piling stovewood. Hired James Hanson for 7 months @
$65.00 to commence work on first day of April. Messrs R Nichols and wife and John
Woodhall and wife spent the evening here in social chat. Went to Choir Practice this
evening, had a full attendance
March, SATURDAY 23, 1872
A stormy blustering day wind in the West. Was threshing with the flail crown peas they
turn out well to the bulk of straw. Took 11 bags of peas and barley down to J. W. Mains
for chopping. Received from Uncle Adam an account of their Social at which they
realized $140. Spent evening examining a new note book "The Silver Song" and
admirable collection of Songs
SUNDAY 24
Spent the morning at S. School J. Rleraig addressed the school on the lesson Rev. XXII
10 to 17th, the attendance was not large. Heard Rev. W. W. Carson preach in the
Vestry, Brampton to night text, Acts, III 19th verse, a very earnest and impressive
discourse, there was a short prayer meeting after the sermon.
March MONDAY 25, 1872
Was engaged in splitting and piling hemlock stove wood. Old Mr A. Campbell left here
this morning for a visit on the 3rd line east. Brought home from Brampton the load of
chopped grain and 1 bush. of Diehl wheat cracked. Spent the evening at the Lodge very
pleasantly, it grows larger and more interesting, an addition of 7 men tonight.
TUESDAY 26
Received last night a letter from Uncle Taylor stating that Aunt Anne is very ill with sore
canker mouth. Was kicked on the instep with one of our horses and am scarcely able to
walk, is swollen a good deal. Father and mother were at James Haggert's Sale of
Furniture only bought a stand @ 30¢. Had my coarse boots half soled by John Coyne.
March, WEDNESDAY 27, 1872
My foot is some better but not able to do any work, the application of Tincture of Arnica
has relieved it considerably. Finished reading the "Old curiosity Shop" some parts of the
book are very nice but the greater part is nonsense and not at all elevating to the mind.
The weather during the past two days has taken a change, is quite warm and thawing
fast.
THURSDAY 28
Snow fell steadily and fast all day to the amount of 6 or 8 inches. Sold 22 bush. wheat to
J.W. Main @ $1.25 = $27.50. Was helping at whitewashing in the house. Spent evening
at Dr. Moore's lecture "Memories of New York" as one of W.M. Choir in New Town Hall.
The lecture was chiefly able criticisms on the prominent Divines and head men of that
City.
March, FRIDAY 29, 1872
A fine bright warm day, snow disappearing as fast as it came yesterday. Spent the day
in papering the walls of the dining room with a handsome lilac paper, a neat flower, with
elongated diamond shaped groundwork and traceries, with a richly coloured bordering
next the ceiling. A famous Strike among the Printers of Toronto for higher wages and
only 9 hours labour per day is causing some excitement and delay in the issue of the
newspapers.
SATURDAY 30
Finished threshing the crown peas this forenoon. Was engaged in papering the walls of
the kitchen with a somewhat similar pattern to the one in the dining room, it helps the
appearance of the kitchen wonderfully. Another snow storm from the East is starting this
evening.
March, SUNDAY 31, 1872
About one foot of snow fell last night, is raining steadily nearly all day, encrusting all the
trees and shrubs with a thick layer of ice. On account of the weather, staid at home all
day passed the time in reading good books and music. Miss Sarah Peacock is here
since last night on a visit and is storm staid until tomorrow.
April, MONDAY 1, 1872
Drove Miss S. Peacock to Brampton in the sleigh and received a letter from Aunt Jennie
in Missouri. Except Viney and I all the folks spent the day visiting at Mr John Snell's.
Spent evening at the Temple, had a large attendance over 150 members, had some
choice readings, and an essay by Bro. J. J. Bunting on Temperance and some music
April, TUESDAY 2, 1872
Cleaned up the crown peas 17½ bush. would have more but some have been fed and
wasted, they are pretty large peas. Had a look around John Snell's splendid Stock they
are all in high condition and reflect great credit on the owner for his skill and attention to
them. A social in New Town Hall for "John Street S. School". Realized about $60. by
selling a pound cake
WEDNESDAY 3
It takes nearly all my time in paying attention to the stock at this season especially the
sheep a fine shearling ewe died to day, have now 22 lambs of which there are only two
pairs of twins. Started making at plank trough for watering the cattle at the yard pump
the old trough is worn out. A very hard frost to night.
April, THURSDAY 4, 1872
Finished constructing the water trough, it is 11 ft long, 14 inch wide & 10 inch deep,
fitted in a scantling frame, tightened with oak wedges, joints fitted with white lead.
Finished the house cleaning and white washing, gave the under part of kitchen stoop
roof a coat of whitewash which helps to make the kitchen lighter. Spent evening writing
a letter to Aunt Jennie
FRIDAY 5
Received a letter from Aunt Mary Mason stating that the Winter out there has been a
very cold and protracted one. Went to Brampton to night and heard Rev. Manly Benson
lecture in W.M. Church on "Across the Continent" an eloquent and graphic account of a
trip to California on the "Vision Pacific R. Railroad", he has a musical rich voice and
great powers of description he is only a young man.
April, SATURDAY 6, 1872
A sudden thaw started yesterday which has raised old Etobicoke very high
overspreading the whole flats, blocked up with immense cakes of ice 2 ft in thickness. It
is an intensely dark night a heavy mist and no moonshine. A very warm day, engaged in
choring around and fixing up things for the Coming Spring.
SUNDAY 7
Went to S. School this morning in the buggy in company with 3 of my sisters. John
Rleraig addressed the school on the lesson - II Kings II chap, 19 to 25, a small
attendance because of bad roads. Commenced raining about noon and lasts until night.
Spent the remainder of the day at home on account of sudden indisposition.
April, MONDAY 8, 1872
Am somewhat on the sick list yet and not doing much to day. James Hanson
commenced work here today is engaged for 7 months @ $65.00. Spent the evening at
the Lodge or Temple, had a good meeting and a lively debate about our duty as Good
Templars to use our influence to prevent Grocer Stores getting licences to sell Whisky.
Rev. W.W. Carson resigned his connection with the Lodge, he is leaving Brampton.
TUESDAY 9
Sold "Coral Prince" 18 months old to Mr Caesar of Chinguacousy@ $125. he gave a
promissory note due in nine months from present date. Had a short visit from Mr John
Jones, took dinner and had a look around at our livestock. Spent evening at home
reading a very nice tale "The Lamplighter". It was a warm day for the season, the snow
is nearly all gone
April, WEDNESDAY 10, 1872
Had a short call from James Crawford, is now Agent for D.W. Beadle's new work on
Horticulture, got up in handsome style and sold at at a high price. Viney and I heard Mr
S. Capper's Farewell lecture tonight, Brampton "Beware of the Dog In Temperance" it
contained some very good ideas, interspersed with lively anecdotes. There was a pretty
large audience
THURSDAY 11
Seeded with red clover seed the 10 acres of winter wheat across the creek, 10 lbs to
acre, the ground is pretty soft the lower frost not yet being out. Commenced the fencing
operations to day of which there is a great deal to be done because of the high winds
during the past winter. A bright warm beautiful day, the roads drying fast
April, FRIDAY 12, 1872
Considerable has fallen through the day. Was busy all forenoon in the sheepen dooking
the sheep, it helps their appearance a great deal. Went to Brampton Post to night and
received all the weekly papers, also a letter from Janie Dixon to Viney, stating that her
mother is nearly blind.
SATURDAY 13
Finished up the flail pea threshing yesterday, threshed a few early peas for seed. Was
pulling down old fences and assorting the rails and making a new gate. Spent the
evening at J. C. Snell's in social chat until ten o'clock. Promises a pretty hard frost
tonight
April, SUNDAY 14, 1872
Spent the forenoon at S. School J. Rleraig addressing the scholars on the lesson II
Kings II, 19 to 25, rather a slim attendance. Prayer and class meeting at Zion this
afternoon, the Minister disappointing. Heard Rev. Mr Gough preach in Brampton tonight
text Luke XVI 6 to 9th verse. He is successor to Rev. W. W. Carson who is now
preaching in Toronto
MONDAY 15
Kept as a public holiday throughout the Dominion are a day of Thanksgiving for the
Prince of Wales recovery from a very severe attack of typhoid fever. Rev O.G.
Collamore of the M.E. Church preached in W.M. Church, Brampton tonight. Spent the
evening at the Lodge, there were 3 initiated one of them Rev. Mr Thompson of P.M.
Church. Quite a hard frost tonight and very wintry.
April, TUESDAY 16, 1972
Mr William Caesar came and took away to his home, "Coral Prince". Was engaged in
building fence below the orchard meadow on the Etobicoke Bluffs. Bought 65 lbs of
fence galvanised wire @ $5.20, and 1½ bush. of Early Rose Potatoes @ $1.00 per
bush. Spent evening reading at S. School library.
WEDNESDAY 17
Sowed broadcast 1 ton of white plaster on the two meadow fields containing 22 acres, it
is a nasty job, the plaster enters your eyes and nose, mouth and ears, is very
uncomfortable feeling. Father went to a Railroad Meeting in Edmonton which was in
favor of the Credit Valley Railroad. Brought home an iron plow, has on it a new "Walker"
still board and new sole and share.
April, THURSDAY 18, 1872
This is my twenty first birthday having got beyond the period of what the "law" calls
infancy, I shall need to put away childish things and try and think and act like a man.
Was brushing the meadow with the top of a large red plum tree, for loosen the ground
around the grass roots, tried the harrow first but thought it too severe, it tore up some of
the roots.
FRIDAY 19
Had a litter of eleven Berkshire yesterday from the old sow. Commenced plowing clover
sod field (North) the ground is very mellow, some of the neighbours have been plowing
about a week. Had the second team rolling the meadow. Spent the evening at
Temperance Reunion in New Town Hall, had songs by Misses Chisholm & Morton
(over)
April, SATURDAY 20, 1872
And excellent readings by Prof. Lafferty of Guelph and J. Hughes of Toronto. Had a
crowded house. Sowed 9½ acres of black oats on "other place" back field and gave it
one stroke with harrow. Mrs J. C. Snell and babies spent the day here. Received from
Carthage two papers "Carthage Banner" and the "Mining News".
SUNDAY 21
Walked up to S. School this morning. Rev. Jas. Brooks addressed the school on the -
lesson - II Kings IV, 1 to 7. an average attendance. Had a heavy shower this evening,
got a good soaking coming from Church Brampton, Rev. John Shaw preach text - Luke
XVIII 13th verse a very pointed and practical address. They are now holding Special
service there.
April, MONDAY 22, 1872
Was engaged in plowing sod, the hard frost last night makes it harder work both for man
and beast. Spent the evening at the Lodge, was a member of a trio committee to
investigate three cases of brothers charged with violating the pledge, had to adjourn for
a week for want of evidence to give them a fair trial.
TUESDAY 23
Had quite a snow storm today covering the ground once more with a white mantle, but it
soon disappeared with a heavy fall of rain. Was pruning the young orchard they are very
thrifty looking trees do not require much pruning, they have such a dense growth of
roots that they can bear a heavy top.
April, WEDNESDAY 24, 1872
The Country Agric. Society's Show of Horses and Cattle took place at Brampton and
was well attended, the show of horses was good, not so many Short Horns' present as
usual. Mr Hugh Clark showed a Jersey yearling bull. Spent the day in plowing sod and
consequently was not at the Show. Spent evening reading "Maria Monk"
THURSDAY 25
Because of the frost and rain have not been able to finish the oat field until now,
harrowed and run out the furrows, it is still quite wet on the low ground. seeded it with
clover and timothy 125 lbs. Was rolling the fall wheat on "other place" it looks bad. Very
warm all day. Put the sheep out for a few hours on the fields.
April, FRIDAY 26, 1872
Rolled the winter wheat which is across there Etobicoke it has rather a better
appearance than the other field but is rather a poor show for a crop. Was at John Snell’s
an hour or two this afternoon looking at the Stock. Received from Dawborn & Co.
Toronto, per Express, 12 lbs of orchard grass @ $2.50.
SATURDAY 27
Sowed barley in the little orchard and seeded it with a bush. orchard grass and 30 lbs of
clover and timothy. Received from Mr Hamilton of Tullamore. 28 apple trees 3 yrs. old
(varieties) Wagner 4, Red Spitzenberg 2, Roxbury Russet 4, Golden Russet 4,
Foxwhelp 4, Early Harvest 1. Paid $3.00 on account.
April, SUNDAY 28, 1872
Spent the morning at S. School Rev W. Millard present as a visitor lesson, II Kings IV,
18 to 26th, it was quite a treat to have our old Supt. to explain the lesson and illustrate it
on the blackboard. Went to Brampton to night heard Rev. John Shaw preach text, Mark
VIII 36 & 37th verses. They are now holding special services there and a good many
are being converted.
MONDAY 29
Sowed 14 bush. of barley on 5½ acres of fall plowing, cultivated it twice before sowing.
Spent the evening at the Lodge, the charges against Bros. Martin and Mitchell we both
sustained, they will be reprimanded by W.C. Templar the elections of officers for next
quarter, was elected to office of W. Marshall. Bought a new straw hat for everyday wear
@ 25 cts.
April, TUESDAY 30, 1872
Was plowing sod all day, had the other team rolling the oat and barley fields. The
weather is warm and dry the majority of farmers will finish the Spring seeding this week,
the most of it has been put in good trim. Planted a few Early Rose potatoes in the
garden, also some parsnip seed and top onions, transplanted some strawberries.
May, WEDNESDAY 1, 1872
Cultivated some of the worst spots in the fall wheat field at the "other place" and sowed
them with barley, amounting to about 1½ acres. Had some light westerly showers, it
some cooler today than it has been of late.
May, THURSDAY 2, 1872
Was sowing peas on the plowed sod, sowed 8 bush. crown peas pure 11 bush. of
mixed crown and Golden Vines, they harrow in beautifully the ground being very
mellow. The last lamb of the season arrived this morning, have now 27 all told of hearty
strong lambs. Quite cool tonight.
FRIDAY 3
Had a very cold rainstorm this forenoon. Mr G. Hamilton from Tullamore brought the
remaining 16 apple trees 8 each of Northern Spy and Rhode Island Greening. paid him
the balance of money for them $3.00. Finished plowing sod and sowing peas 9 acres.
Went to Brampton tonight and received a letter from Aunt Jennie, Carthage.
May, SATURDAY 4 , 1872
Visited J. E. Wood's Barber Shop last evening and my locks sheared. Finished
harrowing and running the furrows on the pea field also put on some No. 12 Galvanized
wire on the fence stakes on south side of Etobicoke lane. The weather is cool for this
season quite severe frosts at night.
SUNDAY 5
Heard Rev. Joel Briggs of Georgetown preach this morning at Brampton Quarterly
Meeting text - Matt. V, 16th verse. There was a large turnout from all parts of the circuit
and we had an excellent meeting. Took dinner at Mrs Trueman's with Dawson
Modeland . Heard Rev. John Shaw preach tonight text - Rev. XX, 12th. The prayer
meeting was largely attended and many earnest seekers.
May, MONDAY 6, 1872
Finished the Spring seeding of oats, barley and peas last Saturday, before the great
majority of our neighbours, and in good time. Was rebuilding the fences over the creek
between W. Newhouse and us also at the foot of the lane to confine the sheep to the
woods and give the grass on the flats field a chance to grow. Spent evening at the
Lodge, the Installation of the New Officers for the current Quarter (was performed by
Bro. C. Y. Moore, M.D.) took place. One more joined the Lodge.
TUESDAY 7
Bro. J. J. Bunting is W. C. Templar and Sister Jemima Stewart W. V. Templar. Was
engaged in hauling manure on the field in front of the house, drew 14 loads and
scattered it off the waggon on the poorest spots of ground. Had the other team plowing
the same field into ridges 22 ft wide. The weather yesterday & today has been very
warm, the willows are just shooting forth their leaves and the early apple trees.
May, WEDNESDAY 8, 1872
Old Mr Peter Chisholm died on the 6th and was buried to day in Brampton he was a
member of Rev. J. Pringle's Church and one of the first settlers aged 76 yrs. Washed
the sheep 27 in Etobicoke this forenoon, the water was pretty warm but only about 2½ ft
deep. Hauled out 7 loads of manure. Rev. {Manby} Benson preached a powerful
sermon in Brampton last night.
THURSDAY 9
Had a short visit yesterday from Miss Sarah Peacock. Was engaged today in plowing
with two teams in the fallow field, the ground is getting quite hard, plowed 3¼ acres. A
very high west wind prevailed very warm and dry. The barley and oats are up finely and
growing fast. Spent evening reading "The Lives of Great Men" by "Smiles". ½
May, FRIDAY 10, 1872
Drew out 17 more loads of manure on the fallow. It is very early in the season to be
working at the fallow, a great many are busy sowing yet. Miss Susie Campbell spent
evening here in friendly chat and pleasant conversation.
SATURDAY 11
Was plowing with the teams in the fallow. Father & mother went to Brampton to J. B.
Mguir's Sale by Auction of Household Furniture most of the articles sold at full value,
bought a small Sett Thomas Alarm Clock @ $2.00 and a new iron tea kettle @ $1.25.
May, SUNDAY 12, 1872
Dawson Modeland came up this morning and accompanied us to S. School, Rleraig
who is now Supt. was present - lesson - II Kings', V, 1 to 7, Took dinner and spent the
afternoon at J. C. Snell's. Rev. Mr Goffe preached at Zion this afternoon and took tea
here this evening, heard him preach at Brampton to night - text - Amos , IV 12th verse.
The protracted meetings were closed tonight.
MONDAY 13
Was shearing sheep all day and completed the job, 27 in number, reckon there will be
about 200 lbs. the sheep look well after shearing are in good order. Spent the evening
at the "Safeguard Lodge" and accomplished my official duties for the first time with
considerable nervousness, five more were added to our number.
May, TUESDAY 14, 1872
Was plowing with both teams and have the field nearly turned over. J. C. Snell, wife and
family took dinner and tea here, this day 4 yrs. ago being their wedding day, great
changes hath "Old Father Time" wrought since that period and several of the little
company then assembled here are scattered far wide over the United States
WEDNESDAY 15
Finished plowing the fallow, sowed 3 acres of it across the lower end with oats, intended
for pasturage, if there is enough rain. The weather is warm and very dry. Started cross
plowing the potato and turnip ground, it is very mellow and in prime order. Old Mrs John
Modeland came here on a visit.
May, THURSDAY 16, 1872
Finished the cross plowing of the root ground scarcely 3½ acres. Old Mrs J. M or as we
familiarly call her Aunt Betsy is smart & lively and very talkative for a woman of her age,
77 yrs, she talks mostly about things which took place 40 & 50 years ago, accounts of
which she can give in full detail. The leaves in the woods are just coming out, rather
earlier than usual
FRIDAY 17
Turned the cattle on to the grass yesterday for the first. Was preparing the ground and
making the drills for potato planting. Spent afternoon in Brampton and bought a new felt
hat "Style Minto" @ $2.00 and a blue silk cravat also ordered a new suit of dark grey
tweed @ R. C. & Co's. Bought ½ lb of arsenic Ambrosia & Bannister @ 23 cts.
May, SATURDAY 18, 1872
Was hauling manure from horse stable yard and spreading in potato drills. Planted ½
bush. of each Early White & Early Goodrich, 2½ bush. of Early Rose, 3½ bush.
Gleasons, and 5 bush. of Garnet Chilis, total 12 bush. in 15 drills 42 rods long, the
potatoes were all cut into two or more peices before planting Alex Campbell Sen. came
here last night and was helping us today.
SUNDAY 19
Rained most of last night quite fast and most of to day, giving the face of the earth a
very fresh lively appearance. Spent the day at home reading and music. Walked to
Brampton to night to W. M. Church, heard Rev. Mr Goff preach, text, James I chap and
last verse, the sermon contained some good practical advice.
May, MONDAY 20, 1872
Dissolved ½ lb of Arsenic in 7 pails of soft water and immersed in the solution 26 spring
lambs (excepting their heads) 13 of each sex, for to kill the ticks. Was rebuilding fence
across on the side of Etobicoke. Spent the evening at Safeguard Temple No. 350, had a
pleasant meeting, two initiated. Splendid moonlight night. Bought of Mr Dale 1 doz.
Throphy Trophy Tomato plants for transplanting.
TUESDAY 21
Turned the stock into the flats for the first time this season, horses, cattle and sheep the
grass is now growing rapidly. Planted 2 bush. of Garnet Chili's, total 7 bush. of this
variety and two drills of corn and pumpkin seed each drill 40 rods long. The apple
blossoms are just coming out, the pear and plum are in full bloom.
May, WEDNESDAY 22, 1872
Drove the team and waggon over to 2nd Line East No. 14 and put on a load of choice
evergreens about 3 or 4 ft high, cedar nearly all, a few balsam, spruce, pine and
tamarack, took them off the roadside, brought them home and planted in the form of an
hedge on the N.W. side of small orchard, close beside the fence. Rained steadily all
afternoon.
THURSDAY 23
Took the same route as yesterday and brought home a similar load, and with help of a
few hemlocks finished the hedge 7 rods in length mulched with sand and forest leaves.
Went to Brampton to night and brought home my new tweed suit, costing $20.00.
Bought some maple sugar and oranges for to morrows enjoyment.
May, FRIDAY 24, 1872
Spent the forenoon fishing with hook and hook and line in the Etobicoke was not very
successful. Spent afternoon and evening at Mr W. Elliot's (No.10) playing croquet will
with a few friends, a very nice game but frequent showers made it disagreeable and
slippery underfoot. The Township S. School Convention was held in Zion at 2 P.M. very
poorly attended. J.C. Snell and family took dinner and tea here.
SATURDAY 25
The fine showers of this week are making things grow very fast, the spring grain (but for
the ravages of the wire worm) looks very well for this season of the year. Was engaged
in repairing fences and training and fastening to stakes with basswood bark the young
apple trees. Sold to John Woodhall two fat ewes @ $7 each.
May, SUNDAY 26, 1872
Walked up to S. School, this morning, J.C. Snell conducted the exercises and A.
Woodhall addressed the school, lesson II Kings V chap 20 to 27th. Heard Rev. John
Shaw preach to night in Brampton text I Kings 17 to 40th verses inclusive, a very good
sermon, full of sound argument and practical advice and solemn warning to those who
neglect their soul's best interest.
MONDAY 27
Was engaged in replacing fences on the flats and along the Centre Road in which fence
there are a good many rotten nails, replaced those by new ones. Spent the evening at
the Lodge, had excellent readings from Dr. Moore, R.W. Craig, A. Golding and others
making the meeting pleasant and profitable had an initiation tonight.
May, TUESDAY 28, 1872
Two heavy thunder storms yesterday with some hail, in Brampton they had a severe
hail storm which destroyed a great many outdoor plants and broke a good many window
panes, the ground was covered with hail stones as large as marbles. Commenced the
statute labor on the Centre Road, had a team and plow and two hands, J. Learmont is
Pathmaster. Quite cool to day.
WEDNESDAY 29
Was at the same work this forenoon as yesterday with same tools and hands, they are
drawing gravel this afternoon from Bunting's pit repairing the road below No. 10. The
weather is rather cool, which is checking vegetation somewhat. The apple trees are in
full bloom a good prospect for plenty of apples.
May, THURSDAY 30, 1872
Was tearing down and rebuilding fence on Etobicoke Heights next the woods, on the
lower end of turnip ground. Rolled the oats sown in the summer fallow, are up nicely
and look well. Our folks spent most of the day at J. C. Snell's. Sarah Peacock received
a letter from her mother last night, also a money package sent by Express containing
$100 greenbacks, more than half of it is for Mr. Hindle.
FRIDAY 31
Finished up our share of the statute labour 8½ days, which is 1½ dys. more than usual,
2½ dys. on the 25 acres, and 6 on the hundred. J.C. Snell and family took tea here this
evening. Spent the evening in Brampton at Choir Practice, the first we have had for
nearly 2 months, not a full attendance.
June, SATURDAY 1, 1872
Was engaged in building fence and staking the cedar fence next the pea field. Put a
new pine 1½ inch floor in the stoop on the South side of kitchen. J.C. Snell was in
Toronto today and changed the $100 Amer. Currency into Canadian Money $91.87½. A
railroad Meeting at Edmonton this evening for the C.V.R. Road was well attended and
kept up until a late hour
SUNDAY 2
Went to S. School this morning , Supt. pres. lesson - II Kings VI 8 to 18. Rev. Jas.
Brooks addressed the school. Spent afternoon at Brampton. W.M.S. School, the same
lesson as this morning, the Bible Class is very interesting with A. Morton as teacher,
took tea at Aunt Lizzie's. Heard Rev. Mr Tovell preach to night - text - Proverbs XIII
chap 17th
June, MONDAY 3, 1872
Was clearing the rubbish from the back yard and paving part of it with flag stones. &c.
&c. Spent the evening at the Lodge, took down there a sweet smelling boquet of lilacs
and honeysuckle for the W.V.T's stand, the "Safegard Chronicle" was edited by J.M.
Reid and was lively and interesting a reading by W.C. Templar called "The Devil and the
Liquor Seller".
TUESDAY 4
Completed the fencing next the bush have staked and built about 200 rods this season.
Had a smart shower this morning from N.W. and a slight drizzle nearly all day from
North the temperature is quite cool. Received a post card from Haggert Bros. telling us
that our machine is finished and ready for removal. Spent evening playing the
melodeon.
June, WEDNESDAY 5, 1872
Was repairing the Wiggins line fence and clearing up the peices of old rails putting them
in a pile on the flats and burned them this evening, they made a splendid blaze. The
Railway Bylaw is now the absorbing Question, is to be decided by vote next Monday
and will be a close vote.
THURSDAY 6
Was plowing and scraping in the lane leading to Etobicoke, with team turnpiking it
slightly, went over it all with the shovels and rounded up neatly, making a very good job
allowing a free course for the water. Spent the evening and staid all night at J.C. Snell's.
J. Snell & Sons have sent to the Old Country for some more live stock by their man
Batterfield.
June, FRIDAY 7, 1872
A wet day, raining steadily from the S.E. and very misty. Spent the day leisurely,
churning and some other light jobs. Spent the evening at Brampton at Choir Practice,
members of the Choir not all present, another voice on the Bass, (Mr Thomas White
cabinet maker). Spent on hour profitably in Mechanics Reading Room.
SATURDAY 8
Was engaged this forenoon in packing up and fixing the Wool for market, about 210 lbs.
Went to Brampton this afternoon, had a chat with Alick Campbell he is in good health
and spirits. Bought from Haggert Bros. a new Combined Reaper and Mower, brought it
home today $120 and the old machine on the first October next to be paid
June, SUNDAY 9, 1872
Had a very heavy thunder storm at 4 o'clock this morning. Drove the buggy up to S.
School, Supt. Pres., lesson II Kings VII 1 to 11th verses. Miss Mary Snell one of Female
Teachers has been confined to the house with sickness for 8 months was at School for
the first time. J.C. Snell and family took tea here this evening. Heard Rev. Mr Goff
preach to night, text, Genesis XXXII last six verses of chap.
MONDAY 10
Was engaged in setting gate posts and hanging a gate on the Centre Road leading out
of the N. West field opposite the "other place" gate. The vote on By Law for "Bonus" for
Credit Valley R. Road was taken to day for this County, was lost by minority of over 200
votes (Bonus was $80 000) Spent evening at the Lodge, the Chronicle was edited by A.
Morton, very creditably done, one initiation.
June, TUESDAY 11, 1872
Paid $50 to Haggert Bros. on reaper. Paid $50 to K.C. & Co. on account. Was
rebuilding line fence next to John Woodhall, 9 rails high and locked across the corners.
Had a heavy thunder storm yesterday with some hail and showery most of the day. Sold
the wool 211 lbs yesterday to K.C. & Co. @ 53¢ per lb.
WEDNESDAY 12
Completed our share of the Woodhall line fence about 59 rods, our farm is 124 rods
wide across the back end about 6 rods of line fence between us and Henry Carter. The
Volunteers of 36th Battalion started to day for Niagara to put in their annual drill of 16
days, the privates received 75¢ per day and rations, the officers getting better pay
according to position.
June, THURSDAY 13, 1872
Commenced harrowing and cultivating the turnip ground, was stopped by rain from,
West, which lasted until evening. All vegetation is now making rapid strides and there is
every prospect of a bountiful harvest. Was engaged early this evening in firing at a mark
with bullets out of a shotgun, it carries them true and very strong.
FRIDAY 14
Father went to Toronto on 9.20 A.M. train and bought Sarah's ticket for Missouri costing
$21.00. Spent evening at Choir Practice, a goodly attendance but the Leader, Mr. Perry,
absent. Mr A. F. Campbell came here to night on a visit, it is nearly a year since he was
here before at that time his lamented wife was with him. He is a young looking widower.
June, SATURDAY 15, 1872
Was engaged in cultivating turnip ground. Af A.F. Campbell went home to day. Sarah &
Jennie Viney and I went to J.W. Cole's Photograph Gallery this afternoon and had an
ambrotype taken of the group, was not very well done, it being rather too late in the day.
The weather is quite cool, with a shower almost every day. Seven window panes in Zion
Church were broken to night by some mischievous scamps
SUNDAY 16
Went to S. School this morning. Supt. Pres. lesson II Kings XX 1 to 10th verse, quite a
large attendance. Sarah and Jennie Peacock, Viney and I, drove over to J.C. Snell's
and took dinner and tea. Heard Rev. John Hunt of Aurora preach in Brampton to night
text, Luke XIX 42 to 44, a very good sermon. Rev. J. Shaw was present, has just come
home from conference at Montreal.
June, MONDAY 17, 1872
Commenced drilling up the turnip ground, drills rather more than 30 inches apart, sowed
with hand drill immediately after plowing. Sowed Improved Purple Top Swede. Spent
the evening at the Lodge, not a large attendance, had lively discussions on certain
points of law. Safeguard Chronicle was edited by C.Y. Moore, humorous and
interesting. Sowed 6½ lbs of turnip seed on 2⅝ acres.
TUESDAY 18
Sarah Peacock started for Missouri this morning. Finished drilling and sowing turnip
seed. Sold to K.C. & Co. 46½ bush. of wheat (Diehl) @ $1.45¢ per bush. A large fire in
Brampton Dr. Heggie's house and stable and Rev. J. Pringle's stable, the Wesleyan
Church had a narrow escape, it took fire twice but was saved by the exertions of the
fireman. A very warm day.
June, WEDNESDAY 19, 1872
Commenced cross plowing the fallow (in front of the house) it is in good order turning up
quite mellow. The weather has turned suddenly to intense heat, the mercury rising to
90º degrees in the shade. Spent evening at home, a beautiful moonlight night.
THURSDAY 20
Was at the same work as yesterday with both teams. It is warmer than it was yesterday
the sun has great power, when plowing in a fallow. The barley is just shooting out in
head also the fall wheat is coming out but not very evenly.
June, FRIDAY 21, 1872
The heat this morning was very oppressive, but this evening is some cooler, the wind
springing up from the North. Spent evening at Choir Practice in W.M. Church, had a
moonlight chat with J.J. Bunting about Temperance Affairs generally. Quite a number of
Brampton people are spending a day or two at Niagara Camp watching the movements
and evolutions of the Volunteers.
SATURDAY 22
Completed the cross plowing, about 1½ acres. Spent the forenoon in Brampton at J.W.
Coles, Gallery of Art, sat for another negative the former one being destroyed by the
intense heat of the past few days. Mailed a letter to Aunt Jennie enclosing the pictures
of little Mary and Johnnie Snell.
June, SUNDAY 23, 1872
Went to S. School this morning. Supt. Pres. lesson II Kings XXIV, 10 to 18th. The
melodeonist Mr Henry Snell is absent more than half the Sabbaths through sickness, at
which times I take his place. Rev. John Shaw preached at Zion at 2½ P.M. and took tea
here this evening. Heard Rev. Mr Reid of Meaford preach in W.M. Church Brampton at
6 P.M., text II Corinthians VIII, chap, 9th verse.
MONDAY 24
Was rebuilding the fence on the N. end of the little orchard just outside the cedar hedge.
Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiation, had some interesting readings. Walked over
to J.C. Snell's after arriving from Brampton, about 11:30 P.M. when I arrived there.
Intend starting to morrow morning for Pickering
June, TUESDAY 25, 1872
Messrs. J.R. Craig, J.C. Snell, J.G. Snell and myself started in a spring waggon at 3
o'clock A.M. for Pickering to attend a large Sale of Short Horn Cattle belonging to John
Bell. It was noon when we got to the end of our journey and just in time for the
commencing of the Sale, a large number of men present, several form the U. States.
WEDNESDAY 26
Had a very pleasant journey yesterday we started for home at 6 oclock last night and
got home just at day break this morning, very tired and sleepy, the distance is about 45
miles. Had a jolly ride home. Mr Craig kept the company laughing by telling amusing
stories. The township of Markham and Pickering are the handsomest and best in the
Province of Ontario.
June, THURSDAY 27, 1872
Went to Brampton this morning and brought up from Steam Grist Mill a grist of 19 bush.
wheat ground into flour and bran and 5 bags of barley and peas chopped. Drove up to
Willow Lodge about noon to J. Snell & Sons Auction Sale of Short Horns' and Berkshire
(I acted as Clerk, W.W. Roe, Auctioneer) there was a large crowd of persons pres.
Short Horns brought good prices, 16 head
FRIDAY 28
brought $4,400, the most of them go to Iowa. Berkshires sold dull scarcely any demand.
Spent this forenoon in the woods, cutting and hauling up to barnyard 4 beams for
haymow and a long rafter for sheep house roof. Spent evening at Choir Practice. The
Volunteers returned from Niagara yesterday in good spirits. The weather is exceedingly
warm.
June, SATURDAY 29, 1872
Drove over to Stewart's Saw Mill in Esquesing and brought home 900 ft of Culled Inch
lumber and 100 ft of Culled Plank paid for total $4.00, it was a very cheap load. The
roads are good, but very very dusty, have had no rain for over two weeks. The
thermometer averaging about 85º, night and day.
SUNDAY 30
Went to S. School this morning Supt. Pres. lesson, a review of the last 2 Quarters'
lessons, comprising twelve lessons, all in II Kings. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in
Brampton to night - text - Acts X, 29th verse. Today has been exceedingly hot, one feels
the heat more severely on Sundays.
July, MONDAY 1, 1872
Spent the afternoon at Brampton seeing a lacrosse match between 2nd twelve Ontario's
of Toronto and Excelsior's of this town, the latter were victorious in 3 straight games
there were some splendid foot races. Spent evening at Concert in Chisholm Hall given
by P.M. Church for their S. School, the singing was excellent and readings by J.P. Craig
and M. Punchon Jr. A very hot day
TUESDAY 2
Was engaged all day in mowing with scythe the grass around the grain fields, must not
let any hay go to waste as the meadows are short. Put a new inch floor in the hay loft
over the sheep house. The fall wheat and barley crops are filling rapidly the oats just
coming out in head.
July, WEDNESDAY 3, 1872
Started mowing with the machine in the orchard field, the mower makes clean work
except some short wire grass. Old Mr R. Rossiter died on Monday and was buried to
day at Brampton Cemetery aged 72 yrs. he was only sick 4 or 5 days but suffered a
great deal of pain. Had a small thunder shower this evening, the first rain for 3 weeks.
THURSDAY 4
Father took a small lot of wool up to Grahams Factory, Caledon for carding into rolls.
Had a team harrowing the summer fallow. Commenced thinning out the turnips, are not
up very even in the drills because of the dry weather. Was horse raking and drew in one
load of hay
July, FRIDAY 5, 1872
Drew in the fence-side hay from "other place" and around the fall wheat, 2 small loads.
Cut some more grass with machine have about 7 acres mown. Mrs John Snell and Mrs
J.C. Snell were here visiting this afternoon. Sold yesterday to J.C. Snell 4 Berks two of
each sex @ $10 each and 6 ewe lambs @ $15 each.
SATURDAY 6
Received a latter from Uncle from Adam, he is in very poor health, they are in the midst
of wheat harvest. Was hauling in hay all afternoon, have 10 loads in to night, the quality
is good, very fine and packs close in the mow. W. Caesar came for his Berks. sow pig.
July, SUNDAY 7, 1872
Went to S. School this morning Supt. Pres. - lesson - Rom. V, 1 to 10. Heard Rev. Mr
Scott preach at Zion at 2½ P.M. text, II Kings V, 12th verse, he is the junior minister for
the next year and seems to be a very good preacher. Heard same minister and same
sermon in Brampton tonight. Mr J.J. Bunting and Miss S.A. Downing were married on
1st July.
MONDAY 8
Mowed some 4 acres this forenoon and drew in 3 loads of it this evening, it is so dryed
by the heat before cutting, that it is almost ready to rake as soon as it is cut. Spent
evening at the Lodge, was late in getting there for the first time this quarter, had a very
pleasant meeting. lively speeches and interesting readings
July, TUESDAY 9, 1872
Finished mowing the 15 acre field and have it all raked up, brought in 3 more loads this
afternoon. The weather is somewhat cooler but keeps very dry, the thermometer
ranging about 80º.
WEDNESDAY 10
Completed drawing in the hay off the orchard field, just about 20 loads of hay of first
quality. Spent evening at Ebenezer at a meeting of teachers and senior scholars to
study next Sunday's lesson and to practice some new pieces of music out of the
"Organ" also for prayer there were 13 present.
July, THURSDAY 11, 1872
Commenced cutting with the mower the 7 acre meadow next Mr D. Wiggins, cut over 5
acres and horse raked and cocked it up, it being pretty ripe, did not require much drying.
Had the first mess of new Early Rose potatoes for dinner yesterday, small but very
sweet.
FRIDAY 12
Completed the mowing of hay for this season and raked up the remainder of the field.
Hauled in 3 small loads of hay this afternoon, it is fine and sweet, will make excellent
fodder. Very hot this forenoon, some cooler this evening.
July, SATURDAY 13, 1872
Finished the hay harvest this evening. Was drawing in all day have nearly 10 loads off
this last field, making a total of fully 30 loads of hay for this season excepting a little at
the fore part of the haying it is all harvested without a drop of rain to injure it.
SUNDAY 14
Spent the morning in searching for a cow, and did not get to S. School. Father and
Emma were at S. School, lesson, Rom. VIII, 6 to 18. J.C. Snell and family were here
this afternoon and took tea. Heard Rev. Mr Scott preach to night - text - Hebrews XII
28th verse. A very very warm day
July, MONDAY 15, 1872
Spent the morning in fitting up the reaper, changing it from the mower. Was picking
cherries this afternoon, they are smaller than usual this season owing to the dry
weather. Spent evening at the Lodge, not a large attendance, one initiation and some
short readings. Received a letter from John Mason
TUESDAY 16
Joseph White started work here this morning, hired for 1 month @ $28.00. Commenced
harvest by cutting barley, it is not very ripe, and very light in weight. Had a fine shower
at noon, was hoeing and thinning turnips, they have not come up evenly, not more than
¼ of the seed has grown.
July, WEDNESDAY 17, 1872
Was cutting and binding barley it is not pleasant work binding it the beards are so
troublesome. Started cross plowing the fallow the second time, the thistles have grown
a good deal since last plowing. Spent evening at Ebenezer Bible Class had a very nice
meeting and profitable. Mrs Freeman of Brampton came up last night to spend the rest
of the week here.
THURSDAY 18
Very rainy looking this morning but it cleared off after a light shower. Cut with the cradle
about ½ acre of fall wheat on the hill side, it is both rusty and midgey, a poor prospect
for half an average yield. Mrs J.C. Snell and children were here all day. The women
folks of the house were making a very handsome coverlet.
July, FRIDAY 19, 1872
Was cross plowing with both teams. Cradled the remainder of the barley in orchard and
bound it. The folks were visiting at J.C. Snell's and berry picking. Drove Mrs Freeman
home to night, was at Choir Practice a good attendance and we had a good sing.
Received a letter from Janie Dixon, Amaranth, her mother is nearly blind, her eyes have
been affected for a good while
SATURDAY 20
Was cutting some more wheat with cradle and making wads for the reaper. Went to
Brampton to attend a Mass Meeting of Reformers this evening. Hon. A. Mc
Kenzie and
Hon. Mr Mc
Kellar were there from Toronto, the former gave an able address for 2 hours
on "Political Questions of the Day" , a very large crowd and great excitement prevailed.
Hon J.A. Cameron was present
July, SUNDAY 21, 1872
Had two very heavy thunder showers this morning, which has greatly refreshed
vegetation. Went to S. School, about two dozen present Supt. pres. lesson, Rom. X 8 to
13. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach in Zion text. Prov Ecclesiastes VII 8th. Heard same
Minister tonight in Brampton, text, Rom. XII chap. 13th verse.
MONDAY 22
Finished reaping the 5 acre piece of barley and bound about two thirds of it, it is a very
fair crop. Commenced reaping the fall wheat across the Etobicoke, it is very rusty and
considerably lodged and tangled. Spent evening at Lodge, one initiation and two
reinstated who had broken their pledge.
July, TUESDAY 23, 1872
Continued the wheat cutting, was hindered this afternoon by a light rain from West. The
"Dodge Self Rake" on our new reaper works well, it leaves the sheaves generally nice
and square, the reaper is a light draft for the team
WEDNESDAY 24
Completed the wheat cutting, binding and stooking across the creek, it is a heavy crop
of straw, but grain is not well filled because of rust and midge. Spent evening at
Ebenezer Bible Class, quite a large attendance practised several new peices out of the
Organ, for to sing in Sunday School.
July, Thursday 25, 1872
Commenced cutting the wheat and barley field on "other place" about 2 acres of barley
sowed where the wheat was winter killed, the wheat is a very thin crop and rusty, a
heavy crop of barley straw but it handles light. Was horse hoeing the turnips, what few
there is of them are growing fast.
Friday 26
Finished reaping at "other place" and have bound it all except a little of the barley, which
was very dry and ripe. Had a heavy wind nearly all day from West tossing the sheaves
about in all shapes. Went to Brampton this evening, was at J.E. Wood's shop. Received
a "Carthage Patriot" from Aunt Jennie.
July, Saturday 27, 1872
Started to pull the peas with two scythes, they are thin on the ground partly on account
of the ravages of the wire-worm, they are quite ripe enough for harvesting. Had a team
drawing in barley sheaves. Mr J.G. Snell returned home yesterday from a trip out to
Iowa he thinks highly of the country.
Sunday 28
Spent morning at S. School. Supt. Pres. lesson Romans XII, 1 to 8. Dr. Moore & W.N.
Rossie of Brampton were present as visitors appointed by The S. School Convention.
They gave interesting addresses and spoke in high terms of the School and Supt.
Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach to night, text, Psalms XLXI, 10th. J.C. Snell & family were
here to day
July, MONDAY 29, 1872
Was cutting peas with two scythes, had a team drawing in barley, cleared one field.
J.W. Main borrowed on Saturday last about 6 bags of Diehl wheat to supply some of his
customers with flour. Spent evening at Temple the Election of Officers for next Quarter
took place, several of the old officers retained their places I was selected to same office,
W.M.
TUESDAY 30
Was cutting peas until noon. This afternoon was hauling in fall wheat from across
Etobicoke with two teams, brought over 8 loads. Finished hauling the last of the barley
from "other place" had 5 large loads off two acres. J.C. Snell brought 7 bush. of peas
here for to feed to one of the large sows for showing next fall.
July, WEDNESDAY 31, 1872
Was at the same work as yesterday, bringing all the wheat from across the creek except
two loads. Miss K.F. Snell spent afternoon here, drove buggy up to Bible Class this
evening, had a short meeting not many present.
August, THURSDAY 1, 1872
Was at the pea-pulling again this forenoon. Hauled wheat with two teams from "other
place" a shower at tea time stopped the work. Started to drive up to J.C. Snell's this
evening, but the horse getting frightened, she kicked the dash board all to pieces
making a general smash up on the 1st line East.
August, FRIDAY 2, 1872
Drove team and waggon over to 1st line after the buggy and brought it home. Finished
cutting the 9 acres of peas. Had quite a heavy thunder shower which put a sudden stop
to the harvesting. Was mowing the thistles that are scattered over the pasture lands to
prevent them going to seed.
SATURDAY 3
Commenced reaping the oats but had to give it up as they are yet too green, the grain is
pretty ripe but the straw full sap and vigorous. Had an unusually fine exhibition of
"Aurora Borealis" this evening covering almost the entire face of the sky, parts of it a
rich pink color giving it a very pretty aspect.
August, SUNDAY 4, 1872
Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. Mr A. Woodhall addressed the school,
lesson, Rom. XII, 9 to 21. I took Secretary's place and called the school roll, 55 present.
The Quarterly Meeting was held at Harrison's this morning. J.C. Snell went to it. Heard
Rev. Mr Scott preach in Brampton to night, text, Isaiah LVII, 15th verse - Eternity - the
only time that word occurs in the whole Bible.
MONDAY 5
Finished hauling in the fall wheat, had 22 loads off 16 acres. Spent afternoon at
Brampton at the nomination of Candidates for House of Commons at the Election which
takes place next week. Hon. J.K. Cameron & R. Smith were the Nominees the business
passed off quietly. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Officers were installed
August, TUESDAY 6, 1862
A committee of 6 members 3 ladies 3 gentlemen (were appointed last night at the
Lodge to arrange for a Temperance Picnic to come off in a month from date.) I am one
of the latter. Was drawing in peas all day with two teams and completed the work, 15
loads off 9 acres, the straw will be inferior because of the heavy showers last week. A
very warm day.
WEDNESDAY 7
Was reaping and binding oats, the grain is quite ripe on the straw is quite green and will
take some time to cure it. Spent the evening at a Social given by Mrs D. Ferguson who
live on the farm just before here, the Brampton Brass Band were there, but was not
much enjoyment. Realized $23.00 for M.E. Church
August, THURSDAY 8, 1872
Was at the same work as yesterday and have bound about half the oats, the rest are
too short for binding, the reaper did not cut very clean. Was mowing with 3 scythes the
3 acres of late oats, are just beginning to ripen. Aunt Lizzie and children were here on a
visit. I drove them up to J.C. Snell's to night.
FRIDAY 9
Was drawing manure to fall wheat ground at "other place" for root crop next year. Drew
in the green oats, 9 loads of splendid feed, very heavy to pitch with fork. Spent evening
at Choir Practice not a large attendance. Mailed a copy of this week's 'Peel Banner' to
Aunt Jennie, Harrington
August, SATURDAY 10, 1872
Hauled 4 loads of loose oats from other place, but did not continue drawing as they are
rather green. Drew 8 loads of barnyard manure on summer fallow. Had a splendid bathe
in Etobicoke to night, the water was warm owing to intense heat of past three days.
SUNDAY 11
Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson. Rom. XIII 8 to end of chap. J.C.
Snell and family spent afternoon here. Heard Rev. Mr Scott preach this evening in
Brampton W.M. Church text. Daniel VI 10th. Misses Elsie and Emma Armstrong came
from New York last night on a visit. A very warm day.
August, MONDAY 12, 1872
Sent to J. Woodhalls a man and team to help thresh barley and wheat. Commenced
cross plowing the oat stubble on the fallout, it is very dry and pretty hard. Spent evening
at the Lodge rather a slim attendance because of election excitement. Smith had an
enthusiastic meeting in Brampton to night.
TUESDAY 13
The polling between the two candidates for House of Commons to represent this
county, took place to day, voted in favor of Smith with a majority of 10 votes. An
immense crowd of people in Brampton tonight 3 huge bonfires for Smith's victory and
music by the band, got home at midnight.
August, WEDNESDAY 14, 1872
Took the buggy down to Brampton to Anthony Bros. to be transformed into a light
waggon. Was crossplowing with both teams. Had a pretty heavy thunder shower this
evening. The weather is warm and cloudy.
THURSDAY 15
Was hauling manure all day from sheep pen to "other place" 12 loads of first class
manure. J. White's time was up tonight, paid him $28.00 according to agreement. Had a
visit from Mrs J.W. Mains and Miss Elsie Armstrong of New York.
August, FRIDAY 16, 1872
Was hauling in loose oats and some sheaves. Spent evening at Choir Practice, a good
attendance, practised a funeral anthem from the "Harmonia Sacra" "I heard a voice from
Heaven saying unto me write". A lovely moonlight night and some cooler.
SATURDAY 17
Shoveled "harvest home" this afternoon finished hauling the oats 12 loads, the straw
somewhat discolored by the late rain. The wife of Rev. W. Mc
Fadden was buried to day,
she died on Thursday, Aged 60 yrs. Rev. John Shaw preached a sermon. Father had J.
Learmonts buggy to go to Brampton and horse ran away and broke the buffers
August, SUNDAY 18, 1872
Went to S. School this morning Supt. abs. lesson, Romans XIV, 7 to 13. a shower of
rain this morning reduced the attendance of scholars. Spent afternoon at Brampton
W.M. S. School a well conducted school. Took tea at J.W. Mains in his new dwelling
house near the G.J.R. depot. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach to night text II Thessal. III.
13th.
MONDAY 19
Commenced crossplowing the pea field. Separated the ram lambs (11), from the ewes
and put them in the orchard field, for to feed them on clover and grain. Spent evening at
the Lodge, 4 more added to our numbers, two P.M. Ministers and J.D. Shenick two
daughters
August, TUESDAY 20, 1872
Was making out the fallow into ridges 22ft wide, and had the other team cross-plowing.
The weather is exceedingly warm and oppressive, with a few sprinkles of rain. Had a
visit last Friday evening from Mr George Rice of Oshawa.
WEDNESDAY 21
Commenced ridging up the fallow, the ground is quite damp and turns up quite mellow.
Took a small load of peas and oats, 6 bush., down to Mains Steam Mill for chopping to
feed the calves the pasture is getting very short. The Thermometer standing above 90º
in the shade
August, THURSDAY 22, 1872
Was at the same work as yesterday, have 2½ acres plowed. Collins the Painter called
here for the ½ bbl. {barrel} of water lime he left here about a month ago, we cannot
have our barns painted this year because the milk is so hard to get. Exceedingly warm
and dry.
FRIDAY 23
Ridging up continued. Mrs J.C. Snell and children are here to day, also Misses Emma
Armstrong and Elsie Modeland. Spent evening at Clairville Lodge of I.O.G.T., drove
there with D.H. Scott of Brampton in a livery rig, 4 buggy loads went over to visit there
and make arrangements for a Grand Union Soiree.
August, SATURDAY 24, 1872
Have 5 acres ridged, nearly half the field. J.C. Snell came and took away 7 of our best
ewe lambs @ $15.00 each, they intend feeding them up for shows. J.W. Mains paid us
for the wheat he borrowed 13 bush. @ $1.35¢ per bush. It was 1 oclock this morning
when I got home, they have a fine Temperance Hall in Clairville.
SUNDAY 25
Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson, Rom. XV. 1 to 7. Subject, "Help one
another". Spent afternoon at home filling up the Class Books blanks with names of the
scholars. Heard Rev. J. Shaw preach in Brampton to night, text, Mark V. 1 to 20th,
verses inclusive. A very warm day, a few sprinkles of rain this morning.
August, MONDAY 26, 1872
Was ridging all day, but it was tough work, the extreme heat and the flies very bad on
the horses, plowed 1½ acres. Spent evening at the Lodge a young man from "Rescue"
Temple (Toronto) visited us and gave a short address J.J. Bunting edited the
"Chronicle" very ably and humorously.
TUESDAY 27
Had a nice shower of rain last night. Bought of John Coyne a pair of long boots "English
Kip"" for every day wear Price $4.50. Was at same work to day as yesterday plowed
nearly two acre.
August, WEDNESDAY 28, 1872
Still at the plowing. Spent evening at Ebenezer Bible Class, a larger attendance than
usual, had a chat about holding the S.S. Anniversary, decided to have it about the
middle of October, a committee to select music, Misses Maggie R. Watson, E. Rossiter,
H.F. Snell and H. Snell & myself were appointed.
THURSDAY 29
Completed the ridging today at noon. Was grubbing out large stones on the pea field.
Went to Brampton this evening and rode with J.M. {Jones} over to Clairville to meet
Picnic Committee made some further arrangements very cold driving home at 1 oclock
A.M. Had a nice shower this afternoon.
August, FRIDAY 30, 1872
Sowed 17 bush. of Diehl wheat on 10½ acres of ground, it was very windy making it
difficult work to sow evenly the first fall wheat I ever sowed. Spent evening at Choir
Practice rather a slim attendance. A great change in the weather cold enough to wear
coat and mitts. Bought 1½ bush. of Timothy seed @ $4.00 per bush.
SATURDAY 31
Commenced sowing the Timothy after the wheat but gave it up because of the high
wind. Finished running the cross and long furrows. Got home our new spring waggon, it
is light and stylish, also brought up J. Learmonts buggy, cost us $10.00 for repairs.
September, SUNDAY 1, 1872
Drove the new spring waggon up to S. School. Supt. pres. lesson I Corinthians 1. 18 to
25 verses. Heard Rev. J. Scott preach at Zion this afternoon, text, "Praise waitheth for
Thee O God in Zion" the minister and Eli Crawford Jun. took tea here. J.C. Snell and
family were here also. Very smoky atmosphere today, from large fires near Caledon
MONDAY 2
Dogs among the sheep again last night causing the death of a fine ewe lamb, and
breaking the leg of a ram lamb, so that we had to kill it. Finished shovelling the cross
furrows in the fall wheat field. Spent evening at the Lodge had a lively and instructive
meeting, an address by Rev. J. Bradshaw and "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro. J.M. Reid
September, TUESDAY 3, 1872
Was engaged today in hauling off the large stones from the pea field, harrowing and
marking it into 22 ft ridges. Had a visit from Mr and Mrs Joseph Pearen from
Springbrook. The weather is very dry and quite cool, had frost last night, for the first
time this season.
WEDNESDAY 4
Was ridging up the pea field with both teams. Spent the noon hour at Campbell's
"Blacksmith's Shop No. 10" in getting "Charley" shod on fore feet, he is very hard to
shoe, not standing still a minute at the time. Spent evening reading "Uncle Toms Cabin"
and paring apples for drying".
September, THURSDAY 5, 1872
Have ⅓of the pea land ridged, about 3 acres for to sow "Treadwell" wheat, getting the
seed from J. Woodhall in exchange for our Diehl wheat. Had a visit from Mrs Calder and
Mrs Mc
Lellan of Brampton drove them home this evening in our new spring waggon.
Bought at A. Dick's book store "The Lamplighter".
FRIDAY 6
Finished the fall seeding by sowing 3 acres of the pea land with 5¾ of Treadwell wheat.
Had a very nice rain last night which has freshened things considerably. Had a short call
from J. Rleraig, he is just starting for the Shows in the Western States with a large stock
of Berkshires and sheep ".
September, SATURDAY 7, 1872
Spent part of last evening at Choir Practice and remainder at W. Campbell's No. 10, in
their new house in company with two or three young folks. Was hauling gravel from the
creek and filling up some holes in the barnyard. The thermometer stood at 90º in the
shade.
SUNDAY 8
Went to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. A. Woodhall addressed the School - lesson -
I Cor. III 6 to 13 verses. Spent afternoon and took tea at J.C. Snell's. Drove to Brampton
this evening and heard Rev. J. Scott preach text - Jeremiah - "Is there no balm in
Gilead" "Is there no physician there". A very good sermon
September, MONDAY 9, 1872
Was threshing peas with the flails this forenoon, they are a very fair sample but will not
yeild well according to {strain}. Was taking the stones out of the sheep-pen well intend
digging it some deeper. Spent evening at the Lodge, the Safeguard Chronicle by A.
Morton. Got at Institute Library "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens.
TUESDAY 10
Spent most of the day down in the well, took out a foot of dirt, it is very hard, can hardly
get it pryed up with a pick "red rock". Spent evening at home peeling apples for drying.
Had nice rains both yesterday and today, the wheat is coming up but not very evenly.
September, WEDNESDAY 11, 1872
Spent the day at Mr Jabey Heath's helping to thresh wheat. Spent evening at Ebenezer
practising music for the Anniversary, made a selection of 8 or 10 peices out of the S.S.
Organ. The weather is warm and misty.
THURSDAY 12
Was working at the well nearly all day, the rain came on so heavily in the afternoon that
we had to give up work, have sunk the well 2 ft deeper, but there is only a limited supply
of water in it as yet. Had an extra heavy rain fall, the fall wheat is making great
progress.
September, FRIDAY 13, 1872
Completed stoning up the well my first experience at the work cannot say I fell in love
with the job. Spent evening at Brampton at Choir Practice they have accepted an
invitation to sing at Mount Olivet on 23rd inst. Mrs Wm. Ferguson is going to move to
Toronto on Monday next to live for a year.
SATURDAY 14
Was digging a ditch from the under drain (that drains the surplus water from the front
lane) into the sheep-pen well, filled the new drain with coarse gravel, instead of making
a stone drain, that the water may be purified before entering the well.
September, SUNDAY 15, 1872
A lovely day, the sky of the deepest blue, a cool bracing air. Father, Mother, Viney,
Emma & I drove spring waggon over to Norval Camp Meeting, held in pine bush of Mr J.
Foster, commenced on Thursday evening last, the largest crowd I ever saw at a Camp
Meeting. Rev. Dr. Greene of Toronto preached text. Heb. VI. 18th. Rev. W. Mc
Fadden
preached text I. Cor. 1st, 22nd verse.
MONDAY 16
Commenced plowing fall wheat stubble ground at "other place" with both teams, the
recent heavy rains make the plows run well. Spent evening at the Lodge, one initiation,
the "Safeguard Chronicle" by Brother J.J. Bunting was instructive and amusing. Spent
half hour at Mr J.D. Shenick's house practising music for tomorrow night.
September, TUESDAY 17, 1862 {1872}
Drove spring waggon up to Mr John Snell's this morning for Miss K.F. Snell, started
from Brampton at 11 o'clock with 8 passengers, in company with several more teams
headed by Brass Band for Claireville to attend the "Temperance Demonstration" spent a
pleasant afternoon with games and listening to able speeches by some of the ablest
advocates of Temperance in Ontario, R. Smith M.P. chairman.
WEDNESDAY 18
Spent last evening at a Concert in Claireville "Templar's Hall". Miss Freeman from
Toronto was best singer the rest of them were from Brampton. Got home about
midnight of a splendid moonlight night. Was plowing all day with both teams. Had a
heavy thunder shower this evening.
September, THURSDAY 19, 1872
Had some heavy rain early this morning. Was helping Ambrose Woodhall to thresh
wheat and barley. J.C. Snell was here this evening, they are making great preparations
for the Exhibition in Hamilton. Spent evening at home paring apples. Received copy of
"Carthage Patriot" from Aunt Jennie.
FRIDAY 20
Drove to Brampton this morning and shipped for J. Snell to Hamilton the Berkshire sow
we have been feeding for them. Had a splendid time at the Reform Picnic held in Mr
Stork's orchard. Brampton, this afternoon, a great crowd present and a host of
speakers, Mc
Kenzie, Mc
Cellar, Paterson, Diamond, Blain, Bolton & Fleming.
September, SATURDAY 21, 1872
There were 3 brass bands present yesterday and bagpipes, the weather was beautiful
and all enjoyed themselves extra well. Finished plowing the field at other place. Sold to
Mr. Stewart of "King, Townes" a ram lamb $15.00 and to Mr. Williams, "5th line West",
one @ $10. John Snell's herds and flocks started for Hamilton Exhibition yesterday.
SUNDAY 22
Went to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. A. Woodhall questioned the school, had a
short practice of the anniversary tunes. Went to Brampton this evening and heard Rev.
Mr. Point of Toronto preach, text. Job - XIX chap. 25 to 27th verses. A very warm day
and showers, lesson this morning at S. School I Cor. XIII.
September, MONDAY 23, 1872
A rainy morning. Started for Hamilton Prov. Exhibition via Toronto per G.T. Railway &
G.W. Railway. Spent two hours in Toronto about noon, saw a powerful dredging
machine at work in the bay clearing mud out of the bottom of the lake, arrived at
Hamilton at 3 P.M. and quickly found my way to Show Grounds.
TUESDAY 24
Was busily engaged all day in dressing and fixing up the sheep of J. Snell & Sons, and
in showing them for prizes, of which they took a good many, and Prince of Wales' Prize
for best flock of Cotswolds, there was keen competition, the show of sheep being the
largest & best that has ever been in Canada, mostly imported from England.
September, WEDNESDAY 25, 1872
In the Short Horn Class they were also very successful, gaining the majority of first
prizes and the two largest prizes offered for best herd of Short Horn Cattle this class
was largely represented with splendid animals, they also gained some prizes on
Berkshire swine, the show in all other departments of the Exhibition was particularly
good.
THURSDAY 26
The Governor General of Canada and Lady visited the Exhibition today and drew after
them large and admiring crowds. Lord Dufferin is plain and affable and his wife very
handsome. Large crowds of people on Fair Ground today but nearly all strangers, very
few present from this County of Peel
September, FRIDAY 27, 1872
Did not have any opportunity of looking around the City during the day time, but had a
stroll in it every evening, it is a very pretty place, the ground in the neighborhood is very
rolling and soil sandy, the scenery is grand, there are several beautiful fountains and
gardens in the heart of the City, some very fine buildings and churches.
SATURDAY 28
The Exhibition formally broke up yesterday, although the greater part of the Stock was
not moved until to day. We shipped our stock for Guelph via Galt and Harrisburg for the
Central Fair held there next week. The scenery along the road from Ham. to Guelph
was the finest I ever saw. It was just dark when we arrived
September, SUNDAY 29, 1872
Came down from Guelph this morning by the 4. A.M. train J.C. Snell and I, and got
home at 7 oclock, tired and sleepy and with a very bad cold. Today is showery and
spent it at home. Rev. J.G. Scott preached at Zion to an attentive audience.
MONDAY 30
Messrs. Guy Bell & John Campbell threshed for us to day with their old machine, about
200 bush. of oats, fair sample and weight, but small yield per acre (9 acres), started the
fall wheat, Diehl & Soules.
October, TUESDAY 1, 1872
Finished threshing the rest of the fall wheat, have 230 bush. only a midling sample,
made a small stack of wheat straw but have all the rest in the barn and a great pile of
chaff, threshed barley this afternoon about 300 bush., which finishes our threshing for
this year.
WEDNESDAY 2
Was engaged this forenoon in washing the ram lambs with warm soft water and soap,
there are 8 of them left yet. Spent afternoon at Mr David Wiggins, Jr. helping to raise a
log stable. Walked up to J.C. Snells and staid all night with them
October, THURSDAY 3, 1872
Commenced ridging the pea land 22 ft ridges. Was digging the early potatoes and
storing them for future use, about 20. bush of all varieties of early potatoes. Father
spent the day at Guelph Central Fair. J. Snell has been successful in carrying off the
largest and best prizes
FRIDAY 4
Was at same work as yesterday County Peel, Agric. & {A---} Assoc. hold their Annual
Show today and to morrow, the Fair Ground is enlarged and greatly improved. The
weather is fine and dry pretty severe white frosts at night. Had an arrival of a small litter
of Berkshires only 4, they are well marked.
October, SATURDAY 5, 1872
Another son for Mrs J.C. Snell. Spent the day at Brampton Fair, the day was warm and
dry and the crowds of folks assembled immense, the show in Live Stock was not quite
up to some former years for quantity but quality was very good. The Show of
Implements and Carriages was large and good
SUNDAY 6
Spent forenoon at Ebenezer Union S. School, Supt. abs. Mr A. Woodhall addressed the
scholars on the lesson - Psalm CXXXVII, subject, the Captivity of the Jews in Babylon.
Spent afternoon at home writing and making up S. School Roll and {--}. Very heavy
thunder storm this evening.
October, MONDAY 7, 1872
A heavy rain last night and this morning. Was engaged in winnowing barley, it came
dirty from the separation so that a great deal blows out of it now. Sold to K.C. & Co. 51
bush. barley @ 58¢ per bush., which is 2¢ below market price because of the lightness
of it. Plucked the apple crop this week have about 20 bushels.
TUESDAY 8
Started this morning just before day-break 4.30 o'clock for Port Credit with 61 bush.
barley got 66¢ per bush. for it, the market has fallen a little several of the neighbours
had loads down. Sold a ram lamb to Mr Robert Carter @ $10.00 and one to James
Brown @ $8.00.
October, WEDNESDAY 9, 1872
A beautiful day, just warm enough to be pleasant. Spent the day at Robert Smith's M.P.
helping to thresh wheat and barley. Settled in full the remainder of the payment on the
new reaper at Haggerts Office $68.00. Spent evening at the Lodge, (had no meeting on
Monday on account of {B.W.S.S.} party) Safeguard Chronicle by J.J. Bunting.
THURSDAY 10
Was engaged in ridging up in the pea field, plowed 1½ acres. Sold a ram lamb to Mr
Jacob Scott of Luther Township @ $10.00. J. Snell & Sons have been again very
sucessful in taking prizes at London (Western) Fair to the amount of $250.00 Spent this
evening at Ebenezer Practice for Anniversary
October, FRIDAY 11, 1872
Started this morning at 7 o'clock for Charleston Fair in light waggon, Father, J. Heath
and B. Watson, arrived there at 10 o'clock distance 15 miles, a very good show in all
departments for a township fair, about 2500 persons present and Brampton Brass
Band, father was one of the judges on cattle. The day was cold, a few flakes of snow.
Got home at 8 P.M.
SATURDAY 12
Completed the plowing in pea field and shovelled the cross drains intended for spring
wheat. Had corn and pumpkin harvest today a full waggon box of pumpkins and same
quantity of corn stalks. Spent evening seeing a sad sight, the burning of J. Simpson's
barn and stables nearly every thing destroyed. Insurance $500.00.
October, SUNDAY 13, 1872
Went to S. School this morning. Supt. abs. J.C. Snell addressed the school on the
lesson - Dan. I, 8 to 17, subject "Daniel's Temperance Society". Heard at Zion this
afternoon Rev. Mr Joliffe of the Streetsville Circuit preach text, Acts, IIII chap 10th
verse. A rainy evening, staid at home and practised music
MONDAY 14
Commenced plowing the barley stubble next the root crop, the ground is in fine
condition perhaps a little too damp the will scarcely clean itself. Spent evening at the
Lodge had quite a variety of readings and recitations and songs. Got a library "The
Pickwick Papers" by Charles Dickens.
October, TUESDAY 15, 1862 {1872}
Was at the same work as yesterday with two teams. There is a disease similar to a very
bad cold, just now very prevalent among the horses, and has proved fatal in one or two
instances, our horses are a little affected with it. Spent evening and staid all night at
J.C.S. he being away "west" on business.
WEDNESDAY 16
Finished plowing the barley ground and run the cross drains. The weather is pretty cold
with hard frost at night, had a light snow storm yesterday. Spent this evening at singing
practice at Ebenezer, a good attendance sang some pieces out of the "Pure Gold" and
"S.S. Organ".
October, THURSDAY 17, 1872
Started the harvesting of late potatoes this morning but was stopped by a heavy East
rain which lasted the entire day. Prepared a grist of wheat and some grain for chopping.
Subscribed on Monday last for the "Casket" a weekly Temperance Paper publi. at
Napanee @ $1.00 per year.
FRIDAY 18
Was picking stones off the fall wheat stubble, there is a good catch of timothy and
clover on it "across the creek". Spent afternoon helping J. Simpson put up a temporary
horse stable. Spent evening at Ebenezer practice, a large attendance and better music
than ever.
October, SATURDAY 19, 1872
Was helping J. SImpson again this forenoon. Was harvesting the potato crop, have
about 30 bush. of "Gleasons", they are a fine potato and yield well. Mr Caesar called
here to day and paid his note of $125.00, made him a present of a ram lamb. Spent
evening in Brampton bought 2 copies of "Pure Gold" for our S. School.
SUNDAY 20
Spent the forenoon at S. School Supt. pres., and gave a short description of St. Louis S.
Schools. Rev. J. Brooks addressed the school on the lesson - Daniel II 1 to 19, "The
Furious King". Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton to night, text. Ecclesiastees
XII, 1st verse "Remember thy Creator in the days of thy youth".
October, MONDAY 21, 1872
Finished the potato harvest, 40 bush. of Garnet Chili, 28 bush. of Gleasons and 12
bush. of Early Rose and Goodrich, they are all good sound potatoes and pretty fair size.
Spent forepart of evening at the Lodge and the remainder at a S.S. Anniversary in P.M.
Church, excellent music by the Choir and addresses by Revs. T. Guttery, J. Edgar, J.
Shaw and Baikie..
TUESDAY 22
Spent the day at the stone picking job. Bright warm weather yesterday and to day.
Spent evening at Ebenezer Singing Practice, a large attendance. I had to play the
melodeon in the absence of Henery Snell. The teachers and officers, made some
necessary arrangements for next Thursday.
October, WEDNESDAY 23, 1872
Completed the job we were at yesterday, there were a good many stones in those
fields. Was plowing the potato ground. The horses are doing poorly, and are loosing
flesh and spirits very fast. Rev. W. Millard sent a nicely written motto in large letters
"The Seed is the Word" "We sow in faith" to be put up in the Church for tomorrow night.
THURSDAY 24
Spent the forenoon assisting to to build a platform in Zion and make some other
arrangements. Drove all my sisters up to the S. School Anniversary Party, the
attendance of visitors and strangers was not so large as last year but we had a very
pleasant party. Revs. Brooks, Millard, Herridge & Scott and W.N. Hossie addressed the
meeting
October, FRIDAY 25, 1872
Two of the Officers of our S. School were married yesterday. Mr Robert Thompson and
Miss Mary Snell. Spent forenoon in clearing out and fixing up the churches in their usual
style. Intended having a Social this evening and a lecture by Rev. J.G. Scott but it
rained steadily all evening, a few of us met at Ebenezer for an hour and had tea, then
quietly dispersed.
SATURDAY 26
Have threshed thus far about 25 bush. of peas of this year's growing. Was fanning
wheat for market. Had a short visit from Mrs Robt. Gardener. Spent two hours in
Brampton this afternoon. J.C. Snell took tea here this evening. It has rained unceasingly
for 24 hours and more or less for 48 hours and no prospect of clear up
October, SUNDAY 27, 1872
A drizzling rain still prevails but has cleared off this evening. Walked alone up to S.
School this morning. Supt. abs. only 16 present. A. Woodhall addressed the School on
the lesson - Daniel II, 27 to 35. "The Interpreter". Rev. J.G. Scott took tea here this
evening on his way from Zion, where there were only 3 people. Heard him preach
tonight in Brampton text - Ephesians V, 14.
MONDAY 28
A bright beautiful day, but very muddy. Was pea threshing and choring generally.
Started to fatten our hogs on Saturday 7 sows and 2 barrows, 7 months old. Spent
evening at a public Meeting of the Good Templars, speeches by Revs. J. Shaw and
J.G. Scott and readings and recitations by other members and some good music a large
attendance.
October, TUESDAY 29, 1872
Sold 87 bush. of Diehl wheat to J.W. Main @ $1.19 per bush. Commenced pulling the
turnips by hand, a very thin crop. Spent afternoon at the raising of a barn for Mr Robert
Lowes 1st line west, had a lively and pleasant time. Mrs J.C. Snell and family are
spending this evening and to night here.
WEDNESDAY 30
Was pulling turnips this forenoon and drew in 5 loads of them. Father drove Mrs J.C.
Snell and children home this afternoon and visited Mr J. Snell, Senr. who is very, very
sick. Brought home 4 bags of apples for home use from J.C. Snell's. Spent evening at
home reading S.S. Libraries and peeling pumpkins
October, THURSDAY 31, 1872
Completed the turnip harvest have rather more than 200 bush. 7½ loads, they are good
solid turnips and of medium size. The past month has been an unusually mild one and
the past few days grand, clear and warm and not very hard frosts at night. Sold
yesterday a ram lamb to Mr Duckworth @ $8.50. This is Hallow E'en nicht.
November, FRIDAY 1, 1872
Was engaged this forenoon in helping J. Learmont slaughter and dress his hogs. This
afternoon commenced operations on the barnyard well by taking out the stones, it is a
heavy job, very hard on the fingers. Spent this evening at Choir Practice a large
attendance. John Snell Senr. died this evening, aged 63 yrs. after a rather short illness,
he died very easy.
November, SATURDAY 2, 1872
Continued the operations on the well. Lost a valuable yearling heifer, last night by eating
too many turnip tops. Sold the hide to J. Wigley for $3.18. Father and mother drove up
to Mr Snell's ("Willow Lodge") this evening to sympathize with the bereaved friends.
Received the first copy of the "Casket" a paper devoted to Temperance pub. at
Napanee $1.00 per year
SUNDAY 3
Spent this morning at Brampton Quarterly Meeting, Rev. J. Shaw preached, text,
Hebrews XII 1 & 2nd verses, a most excellent and deeply affecting sermon, a pretty
large attendance. Walter Gardener and I walked up to Willow Lodge this evening and
spent an hour there with the friends and relatives of the deceased.
November, MONDAY 4, 1872
Spent the afternoon at the late John Snell's funeral, it was a very large one, Rev. J.
Shaw preached in the house, text. Ephesians. "Today if ye will hear his voice harden
not your hearts", he was buried at the old Zion burial ground on 1st line. Spent the
evening at the Lodge, election of Officers for next quarter, I was elected of W.F.
Secretary
TUESDAY 5
Spent the forenoon in the well and sunk it about one foot, the work is very hard, it is
slow work. Spent afternoon at Township Plowing Match on lot 19 Centre Road, at Mr A.
Giffen's, the attendance not very large, either of plowmen or spectators. Mr W. {-}.
Brown of Toronto Twp. took first prize in 1st Class. The ground was in fine order and
some fine work done
November, WEDNESDAY 6, 1872
Finished the well digging by striking two or three small springs, it is nearly 16 ft deep the
water about 3 ft deep. Commenced stoning the well this afternoon and done about ⅓ of
it. Sold the last ram lamb of this season to Mr Drinkwater Senr. @ $8.00 cash. Spent
evening writing a letter to Mr Thomas Mason
THURSDAY 7
Finished stoning the well and got the pump in it once more, it is a heavy job building the
stone wall. The weather keeps very mild for the lateness of the season, have had very
few heavy frosts as yet. Killed and dressed a Berkshire barrow 1yr. old, weighed 140
lbs.
November, FRIDAY 8, 1872
Was fixing the under drain that carries the water from driving house roof into the well, it
is one half stone drain and the other half an inch pine box. Took 6 bags of apples up to
Mr John Campbell's and made 20 gals. of cider with his mill. Spent evening at Choir
Practice at Brampton W.M. Church.
SATURDAY 9
Paid to James Hanson $48.00 the amount due him out of $65 for 7 months, had several
days lost time, and had received money at different times, he is going to live beyond
Hamilton 18 miles. Commenced plowing the turnip land, it is pretty stiff plowing.
November, SUNDAY 10, 1972 {1872}
Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. lesson - Daniel, III 19 to 26 "The Young men in
the fire" A few words of parting was given by the Supt. to the Hanson family who are
going to leave the neighbourhood. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach at Zion at 2 P.M. text,
Daniel, III 19 to 26. Heard him preach the same sermon in Brampton to night, J.C.S.
and family took dinner and tea here
MONDAY 11
Was plowing turnip ground with both teams and finished it except headland. Mailed a
copy of the Peel Banner to Aunt Jennie Harrington, it contains Mr Snell's obituary notice
quite a lengthy history of his life and doings. Spent evening at the Lodge in Old Town
Hall, 4 were initiated and Officers Installed for Quarter ending January 31st 1873
November, TUESDAY 12, 1872
The Annual Meeting of Grand Lodge of I.O.G. Templars for Ontario meets in Hamilton
today and next two days Rev. J. Shaw and Dr. C.Y. Moore are going to represent
"Safeguard" Lodge No. 350, Brampton. Was shovelling cross drains and doing some
other necessary jobs for the approaching winter. To night is beautifully clear moonlight
and the atmosphere quite mild.
WEDNESDAY 13
Father mother & Viney drove to Brampton this morning and visited Dr Patullo to consult
him about Viney's health. Rode "Pollie" the 5 yr. old bay mare and sold her to a Mr
{blank} from Toronto for $125, received $5.00 on the bargain he is buying a good many
horses and very good prices.
November, THURSDAY 14, 1872
Appointed by Lieut. Gov. Howland as a day of thanksgiving to God for the bountiful
harvest for the Province of Ontario, and to be kept as a public holiday. Took the gun and
spent forenoon sporting in the woods, but did not see much game. Took dinner and tea
at J.C. Snell's J.M. Jones and wife were there.
FRIDAY 15
Led our mare (5 yr old) "Pollie" down to Brampton and delivered her to Jas. Grand who
bought her and received the balance of the pay $120.00 from him for her. Spent
afternoon killing and dressing turkeys and ducks for market. Spent evening at S.S.
Teachers Meeting, to dispose of the Tea Party funds of $15.00
November, SATURDAY 16, 1872
Last night appropriated $8.00 for copies of the "Christian Advocate" to be distributed
among the scholars. Sold To K.C. & Co., 12 turkeys which weighed 114 lbs @ 8¢ per lb,
and 10 pairs of ducks @ 50¢ per pair, total, $14.12, which sum was spent for 1 doz. of
white handled table knives and nickle silver forks and other articles. Was hauling in the
remainder of straw stack into barn.
SUNDAY 17
Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson Daniel III, 26 to 33, subject "The
outcast King" Father & mother drove up to J.C. Snell's for dinner and tea; they have
some visitors from near Ottawa. Heard Rev. John Shaw preach in Brampton to night
text, Habbakuk III chap. 4th verse. A clear sharp frosty day.
November, MONDAY 18, 1872
Sold our 6 yr old ram "Champion" to Mr Harris of Derry West for $20.00 cash. Spent the
evening at the Lodge, it was held in the Odd Fellows Hall (over Wilkinson's Store) there
were five young men initiated, had some information from Dr. Moore about the Grand
Lodge held in Hamilton last week. Mailed a "Guardian" to Aunt Jennie
TUESDAY 19
The weather continues dry and cold, the ground has been frozen up all this week. Spent
afternoon in Brampton sat for two ambrotypes at J.W. Cole's, they are pretty fairly
executed. Spent evening at J.C. Snell's in chit chat he started tonight for Whitby to a
Sale of Short Horns.
November, WEDNESDAY 20, 1872
Was engaged in hauling gravel up from the banks of the Etobicoke for banking up
against the stone wall of the house and mould to cover some plants and flowers for the
Winter. Spent the evening at J.C. Snell's sister Viney is there this is week made her a
present of a gold ring worth $2.00.
THURSDAY 21
Was lining the buffalo robes with woolen carpet for to make them warm. Sold to K.C. &
Co. 22 bush. barley @ 58¢ and bought 10 bush. of corn @ 62¢ per bush. Got 10 bags
barley chopped at Main's. Mr C. Fox spent the evening here. Received last Friday a
letter from Aunt Jennie with Photo of Uncle John A and his sons
November, FRIDAY 22, 1872
J.C. Snell brought Viney home she has been there all this week. J.C.S. bought a cow at
Thompson's Sale for $910.00 on Wednesday. Spent this evening in Brampton hearing
Prof. Cowan of New York lecture on Courtship and Marriage and seen him mesmerise a
young man so that he had him entirely under his control, it is a wonderful sight.
SATURDAY 23
Was hauling on the sleigh (there having been a slight flurry of snow) chip manure from
the door yard into the front lane, in piles for trees next spring planting also put some
around the young apple trees, hauled 8 loads. The weather is some milder today. Have
been feeding the stock for about a week, 4 horses 14 cattle 28 sheep 12 Berkshires
November, SUNDAY 24, 1872
Spent morning at S. School Supt. pres. lesson. Daniel. V. 22 to end of chap. subject,
"The hand writing on the wall". A large attendance of scholars, the weather being fine
and warm. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach at Zion at 2½ P.M. text, Micah II chap. 10th
verse. An eloquent sermon. J.C. Snell and family spent part of the day here. Staid at
home this evening.
MONDAY 25
Was splitting black ash rails in the "other place" bush, they are difficult to split because
of the frost in them making the wood very brash. Spent the evening at the Lodge, had a
pleasant meeting, "Safe Guard Chronicle" by Dr. Moore and a song from Bro. Braid
"The Old Man's drunk again". The weather is pretty cold.
November, TUESDAY 26, 1862 {1872}
Was at the same work as yesterday and have about 60 ash rails split and some cord
wood. Spent evening writing a letter to Aunt Jennie and send one of my Photos and a
Ambrotype to her and Johnny Harrington my cousin. Viney is writing to Sarah Peacock.
WEDNESDAY 27
Drove to Brampton this morning with mother and Viney on shopping business and other
matters. Heard Rev. Mr Russell of Detroit lecture on "Prohibition" this evening in Court
House Brampton, he is a very humorous and able speaker and is R.W.C. Templar the
highest office in America belonging to I.O.G. Templars.
November, THURSDAY 28, 1872
Was chopping firewood in the woods and cut my foot but not seriously, made a fearful
gash in my boot. Spent evening at Zion hearing Rev. Mr Bradley of England lecture on
Temperance but it was only very plainly done and not at all interesting, only a few
present. Had quite a snow storm but did not last long. The roads are splendid, as level
and smooth as plank
FRIDAY 29
Was chopping all day. A bitter cold day, measuring nearly down to Zero. J.C. Snell
bought 8 imported shearling ewes Cotswold in Markham @ $600. Drove up to J.C.S.
this evening for mother, she has been visiting there a day or two.
November, SATURDAY 30, 1872
Was at the same work as yesterday, cut a large dry beach tree. The farm of the late
Erastus Bunting was sold by auction at 2 P.M. to a Mr. Armstrong for $5,020, rather a
low price, it ought to have brought another $2,000. Received from Aunt Jennie a
"Carthage Banner".
December, SUNDAY 1, 1972 {1872}
Our folks went to the funeral of Jonathan {Pearce's} child 2 yrs. old. Rev. J. Shaw
preached. Spent forenoon at S. School, Supt. pres., lesson Dan. VI, 4 to 10, subject
"The Conspiracy against Daniel". Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight,
text, Luke XII 48th verse, he spoke strongly against the evils of intemperance and
dancing.
December, MONDAY 2, 1872
Was chopping dry beach in the lower bush. Spent evening at the Lodge, three were
initiated. "Safeguard Chronicle" by Bro. M. Shipley, had a degree meeting after the
lodge adjourned about 14 have taken the three degrees there are several passwords
and signs and a great many ceremonies.
TUESDAY 3
The weather is moderate and some light snow flying now and then, about two inches on
the ground at present. Was at the same work as yesterday there a good many dry
beaches in that bush. R. Smith, M.P. spent the evening here in social chat and some
lively jokes.
December, WEDNESDAY 4, 1872
Spent an hour at Willow Lodge this forenoon, looking around, they are digging wells,
they have a splendid flock of 30 imp. Cotswold shearling ewes. Spent the reading some
of the writings of Washington {Jovin}. Sold to J. Woodhall 3 lamb skins @ 2.50.
THURSDAY 5
Was at the chopping again today. Spent the evening at Mr John Wiggins, No. 13, 1st
line East, in company with some young people in chat and games chequres and
dominoes interspersed with wit from Mr D. Ledlow, the party broke up at an early hour.
December, FRIDAY 6, 1872
Killed and dressed for food 5 Berkshires 7 months old, which average 140 lbs each, it is
first class pork, sweet and tender. Spent evening at Choir Practice a large attendance,
preparing for Missionary Meetings next week. R. Crawford from Whitby is here on a
visit.
SATURDAY 7
There has been several meetings this week at different places in the cause of the new
railroad scheme, it is creating a great deal of excitement. At No. 10 shop, got the horses
sharp shod on front feet, one span only. There is scarcely enough snow to make
sleighing.
December, SUNDAY 8, 1872
Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres. lesson, Daniel VI 10 to 24, "In the den of Lions"
a very interesting lesson. Rev. B. Sherlock preached at Zion at 3 P.M., text, Isaiah XXV,
6, 7, 8, it was the Missionary Anniversary sermon, the Choir sang an after piece from
the "Organ". Heard Rev. W.W. Rose of Toronto preach in Brampton tonight, text, Acts,
XI, 26th verse
MONDAY 9
The vote for the bonus of $70,000, to the C.V. Railway was taken today and was carried
by a majority of III. Spent the evening at the Missionary Meeting in Brampton W.M.
Church, speeches by Revs. Ross, Starr and Sexsmith and music by the Choir. Great
rejoicing over the vote, had a large bonfire and a free supper.
December, TUESDAY 10, 1872
The weather is very cold. Was chopping dry beach in lower bush. Mrs J.C. Snell and
her little folks are here for a couple of days on a visit. The opposers to the C.V. Railway
are very much displeased and cannot see that the road will benefit them, but they are
blind to their own interests.
WEDNESDAY 11
Was helping Mr Wm., Newhouse to thresh barley and wheat. Had a head wind for
threshing but it was a lovely day clear and frosty. It was dark before we finished and had
to have a lantern in the barn.
December, THURSDAY 12, 1872
Chopped, split and piled about 2 cords of dry beech. Dawson Modeland came down
from Seaforth on a short visit is going back on Monday next. J.C. Snell offered us $100,
for 5 of our best ewes but we refused it. Bought of John Learmont a fine 3 yr old ewe @
$10.00.
FRIDAY 13
Was at the same work as yesterday. Took a sleigh load of our folks down to Brampton
tonight to hear Rev. A. Russel of Detroit lecture, on "The Relation of Prohibition to
Political Economy", he is an able speaker and quite humorous, the Concert Hall was not
quite filled,
December, SATURDAY 14, 1872
Steady cold weather, just enough snow to make poor sleighing. Drove sister Viney to
Brampton this evening on business, had my hair docked at J.E. Wood's shop. Spent
rest of the evening at home reading the news. Mr J.D. Armstrong of New York came to
Brampton with his bride, on a visit. R. Crawford left here today
SUNDAY 15
Spent forenoon at S. School Supt. pres, lesson, Daniel, IX 16 to 23, "Prayer and
Answer" the lessons for this Quarter have all been very interesting and instructive.
Heard Rev. W. Mc
Fadden preach in Brampton text, Isaiah LV. 6 and 7th verses.
December, MONDAY 16, 1872
Was drawing on the sleigh, rails, which made fence between the two fields across the
Etobicoke up into a pile behind the barn the two fields thrown into one make 10 acres.
Spent the evening at the Lodge, two initiated, several readings, Safe Guard Chronicle
by Sister M. Robb and pretty well edited.
TUESDAY 17
Finished the job of yesterday about 300 rails, a good many of them inferior quality
mostly black ash. Started hauling up the firewood from lower bush. Mrs Grimshaw and
Miss K.F. Snell and Viney went to High School Examinations today. Spent evening
reading "Self Help" by "Smiles".
December, WEDNESDAY 18, 1872
Was busy all day in drawing firewood and pilling it 8 ft high, close in front of the wood
shed. Received a letter from Uncle Adam containing $10.00 greenbacks, for to pay the
taxes on his Amaranth farms, he has sold his Missouri farm to James Tompson, 4th line
East, @ $30. per acre, 80 acres - $2400.
THURSDAY 19
Was at the same work as yesterday and finished the lower bush about 9 cords. Mr Wm.
Newhouse had an Auction Sale on the Bunting farm of Implements Stock and Feed, the
latter sold high, chaff and straw especially. Answered Uncle Adams letter also mailed
the money to John Tribble.
December, FRIDAY 20, 1872
Had quite a big snow storm last night about 10 inches on the level. Drove my sisters
over to school with the sleigh, today is the examination, it passed off well and to the
credit of the teacher Miss S.A. Smith. Spent the evening in Brampton at a meeting to
organize an Association of all the S. Schools in the town for the Mutual improvement of
the teachers, to have weekly meetings to study the lesson.
SATURDAY 21
Completed hauling all the wood that I have chopped in both the woods about 13 cords,
have 4 cords of dry wood at the house left over from last year, making 17 cords. Martin
Shipley had an Auction Sale of Harness and sold a great deal at good prices, bought a
whip @ 65¢ and a curry comb @ 15¢.
December, SUNDAY 22, 1972 {1872}
Went to S. School this morning Supt. pres. lesson, Daniel XII, subject "The Glorious
Ressurrection" Heard Rev. John Shaw preach at Zion at 2½ P.M. text - Psalms XXXVII,
37th verse, "Mark the perfect man and behold the upright; for the end of that man is
peace". At daybreak the mercury sank 14º below zero, it was intensely cold all day.
MONDAY 23
A very cold bustering day. Spent part of the day at Edmonton in Town Hall, the
nomination of Reeves and Councillors for next year. T. Bowles was elected Reeve. I.P.
Hutton, T. Holtby and J. Henderson were nominated for Deputy Reeves only two
required : E.T. Haggard and Joshua Modeland elected Councillors. Spent evening at
the Lodge, had speeches and readings.
December, TUESDAY 24, 1862 {1872}
The weather has moderated some but still very cold, a little below zero. Went to W.K.
Graham's Dental Office, Brampton, and had 3 teeth filled, one of them had been filled
before but had come out, fee $1.50, paid 25¢ for a box of powder for to clean teeth.
Bought $2.00 worth of presents for Christmas for my sisters.
WEDNESDAY 25
A strong cold N.E. wind all day with fine hard snow, made it very disagreeable sleigh
riding. Drove to Brampton this morning and brought up Jennie Peacock J.C. Snell and
family came down to spend the day and to Christmas dinner. Spent the day and
evening at home quietly and pleasantly.
December, THURSDAY 26, 1872
The storm has not yet abated its fury, the mercury below zero, a strong N.N.E. wind with
hard dry snow, makes it very uncomfortable being out of doors. Drove Jennie Peacock
to Brampton and got the Christmas number of the "Christian Guardian". J.C. Snell and
family staid all last night here because of the storm.
FRIDAY 27
Mr Christopher Faux came here last evening to spend a day or two. The snow has quit
falling and is now drifting with a high West wind. J.C. Snell came after his wife and
children at noon today. Egerton Ferguson has been here all week. Spent the day in
threshing peas with flail and cleaning them, 7 bush.
December, SATURDAY 28, 1872
The weather is pleasant once more. Father drove C. Faux to Brampton and got the
newspapers and a large pane of glass for to light up the poultry house. The vote
yesterday on the upper part of this County for to grant a bonus to the Hamilton & N.
Western R.R. was lost by a majority of 400. Bought the "Canadian Almanac" containing
a great deal of information, 160 pages.
SUNDAY 29
Went to S. School this morning, Supt. pres. lesson, Psalm, CXXXVII, "A review of all the
lessons of the past Quarter", showing the many good qualities Daniel had. The "British
Workman" and the "S. School Advocate" were distributed among the scholars of our
school. Heard Rev. J.G. Scott preach in Brampton tonight, text, John VII 68th.
December, MONDAY 30, 1872
A mild bright day. Was boiling in the large furnace pot barley, peas, and potatoes for
hog feed. Egerton and I drove "Charlie" in the cutter up to J.C. Snell's and to Willow
Lodge to inspect the live Stock, which are all in good trim and heart for this season.
Brought down from J.C.S'. the Dee, number of "Ladies Repository" for our perusal.
TUESDAY 31
Spent last evening at the Lodge in the Wesleyan Vestry, had a visitor, Mr Robert
Cooley, of "(Shas----} Lodge" he gave us a short recitation "Safeguard Chronicle" by
Bro. C.Y. Moore on the history of Good Templarism. Spent this day in fanning barley for
chopping and seed next spring, and at other needful jobs about the barnyard. A mild
cloudy day.
Wheat sold during the year
22 bush. @ 1.25 = $27.50
46½ bush. @ 1.45 = $66.83
14 bush. @ 1.29 = $18.00
New
87 bush. @ 1.19 = $103.00
170 $ 215.33
Gristing 55 bush.
170 bush sold
55 Gristed
225
Spring seeding 25 bush. peas
36 bush. oats
Sheep
Ram lambs $108
Ewe lambs $105
Wool Skins
Fat sheep $133
$346
Berkshires - $100.
Barley sold during year
42 bush. @ New $0.58
51 bush. @ $0.58
61 bush. @ $0.66
22 bush. @ $0.58
196 bush. $ 108.50
chopped for feed
100 bush. barley
20 for seed
316 bush. barley
Cattle
'Prince' - $125
Cow Hide - 43
$168
Horses
Pollie - $125.
CASH ACCOUNT, JANUARY.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
9th
9th
27
27
30
30
To M. Shipley for buggy harness
To J. Coyne on acc/ for 1 pr. of girls boots &
Sundries
From J.C. Snell for 6 Berkshires
To J.C. S. subscion
for Co. Gentlemen and
Copy of Annual Register of Rural Affairs
For 500 cedar rails to A. Mc
Coll
To A. McColl for 4 gate posts
50 00
20 00
20
5
2 30
1 25
6th Took to Steam Mill for chopping 8 bags barley
2 bags peas
CASH ACCOUNT, FEBRUARY.
1872
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
2nd
5th
5th
10th
10th
13th
16th & 17th
20th
18th
23rd
Fr To J.P. Hutton for 400 ft lumber
Membership's fee to Mechanics Institute
good for 11 months
Quarterly dues to "Safeguard Lodge"
A. McColl for 500 stakes
Travelling expenses while hauling cedar
Sheet Music and sundry other articles
Gristing, apples, Music and sundry articles
Sent to Osborn Missouri to J. Ferguson
Donation to Mrs Millard
Cash for sheep skin from W. Hurst
Balance Bro't over
Payments in excess of receipts
1 75
1 75
5 67
1 00
0 30
8 50
2 00
2 00
10 00
29 47
35 00
2 00
37 00
29 47
66 47
1 75
$64 72
15th Took to Steam Mill for chopping 8 bags barley
4 bags peas
23rd Took to Steam Mill for Gristing 18 bush. wheat
CASH ACCOUNT, MARCH.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
13th
14th
17th
18th
26th
28th
Received for 42 bush. barley from J.W. Mains
@ 58¢
For 1 ton of plaster
To Miss S. Snell Coll't for W.M. Missionary
Society
At Buntings Sale for Dried Apples
To Magurn and Bannister for Wall Papers &c.
From J.W. Mains for 22 bush. wheat @ 1.25
24 60
27 50
52 10
7 00
5 50
1 50
2 50
16 50
23rd Took to Steam Mill for chopping 8 bags barley
3 bags peas
23rd and 1 bush. wheat to crack for mush
31st Cash Receipts in excess of expenditure 35 60
CASH ACCOUNT, APRIL.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
9th From William Caesar his note due in 9
months from date for $125.00 for "Coral
Prince" 125 00
11th
18th
20th
23rd
24th
27th
From J. Fallace for a sheepskin
From J. Learmont timothy seed 35 lbs
From K.C. & Co. timothy seed 55 lbs
Sundries from K. Chisholm's Store
To Dawborn & Co. Toronto Wholesale
dealers in seeds, fruits, &c.
To Hamilton for apple trees
2 75
2 75
3 00
4 25
8 00
2 50
5 00
23 75
20th Sowed 27 bush. oats
29th Sowed 14 bush. barley
May 1st Sowed 6 bush. barley
CASH ACCOUNT, MAY.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
4th
6th
3rd
11th
11th
11th
From J. Fallace for the cow Pink 7 yrs. old
and calf 7 wks. old
For horse bits and other sundries
To G. Hamilton for trees
To J.B. Magnum for a small alarm clock
To Haggert Bros for iron tea kettle &c.
Sundries
40 00
2.00
3.00
2.00
2.00
5.00
17th
17th
17th
25th
29th
29th
To K.C. & Co. for Dry Goods
To Leslie for ½ bush. of Garnet Chili
To Dawson for 1 bush. Early Rose
For two fat ewes
For express charges
For glass and nails
14 00
__________
$55 00
14 00
1 00
1 00
1 00
4 00
$35 00
6th Chopped at Mains' Steam Mill 6 bags barley & two bags peas
2nd & 3rd Sowed 25 bush. peas
15th Sowed on fallow 9 bush. oats
18 & 21st Planted 14 bush. potatoes on nearly ¾ of an acre
Cash Receipt $55 00
Cash Payments $35 00
Balance $20 00
CASH ACCOUNT, JUNE.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
10th
11th
From K.C. & Co. for 211 lbs of wool @ 53 ¢
per lb.
From To Haggert Bros. on Reaper
111 83
50 00
11th
18th
18th
18th
22nd
15th
28th
25th
27th
To K.C. & Co. on acc/.
From K.C. & Co. for 46½ bush. wheat @
$1.45
For Groceries &c.
For Stationery &c.
For Two pairs of common pants for everyday
wear
To J.W. Cole for photographs
To K.C. & Co. for new scythe & snath &
sundries
Paid K.C. & Co. balance on acc/.
From W. Caesar for Berkshire sow 2 mos. old
66 83
10 00
188 66
50 00
2 00
0 20
3 00
1 00
6 00
10 00
______
122 20
6th Gristed 19 bush. of Diehl Wheat
27th Chopped 11 bush. peas and barley
Cash Receipts 188 66
Cash Payments 122 20
Balance $66 46
CASH ACCOUNT, JULY.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
11th
12th
26th
6th
To James Hanson on wages acc/
To K.C. & Co. for Groceries and sundries
Sugar and Sundries and at different dates
from K.C. & Co.
Sold to J. Snell & Sons 2 Berk. Boars 2½
months old $20
$21 00
5 00
6 00
10 00
______
$21 00
CASH ACCOUNT, AUGUST.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
5th
15th
24th
24th
24th
30th
31st
31st
Sold a ram lamb to J. Snell & Sons @ $20
To J. White for 1 month's wage
From J.W. Mains for Diehl wheat
To J. Ewart for horse service
To Shipley, mending harness
From J.C. Snell on account a cheque for
To Anthony Bros. for repairs on J.L. buggy
For spring waggon $95.00 of which sum paid
18 00
100 00
_______
118 00
28 00
6 50
1 00
10 00
70 00
115 50
21st To Steam Mill for chopping peas and oats 6 bush.
$
Cash Receipts 118 00
Cash Payments 115 50
Balance 2 50
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CASH ACCOUNT, SEPTEMBER.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
7th
13th
20th
21st
To James Hanson
To J. Scott, Merchant for 1 box of Collars
"Golden Leaf"
From Stewart, for a ram lamb
From Williams, a ram lamb
15 00
10 00
25 00
5 00
20
______
5 20
Cash Receipts 25 00
Cash Payments 5 20
Balance 19 80
CASH ACCOUNT, OCTOBER.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
5th
5th
7th
7th
8
8
9th
9th
9th
10th
12th
10th
19th
22nd
29th
30th
leash from W. Keyworth on Note just due
From Mons Men for 2 ram lambs
To R. Quin on B'smith acc/
From K.C. & Co. for 51 bush. barley @ 58
From Hamilton, Port Credit 61 bush. @ 66
From R. Cartney, lamb
To Haggert Bros. on reaper acc/ last payment
To J. Coyne Shoe acc/
To W. Campbell Blacksmiths Bill
From J. Scott for ram lamb
From Mr Brown for lamb
For Taxes
From Caesar, the Am't of Note
Deposited in Merchant bank
From J.W. Mains for 87 bush. wheat @ $1.19
per bush.
From J. Duckworth for lamb
16 50
12 50
30 60
40 30
10 00
________
109 90
10 00
8 00
125 00
103 00
8 50
$254 50
16 50
24 00
68 00
5 00
8 00
105 00
25 95
125 00
Incidental
Expenses
19 05
40 00
40 00
214 50
254.50
109.90
$364.40
145.00
$219.40
105 00
145 00
18th Gristed 13 bush. wheat
18th Chopped 5 bags barley 2 bags each of oats and peas
CASH ACCOUNT, NOVEMBER.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
1st
6th
2nd
2nd
9th
13th
15th
16th
16th
Subscription for the "Casket" for one year
from date
From Mr Dunkworth for ram lamb
From J. Wigley for hide
To Antony Bros. balance of waggon
To James Hanson balance of wages
From To K.C. & Co. for dry good & groceries
From J. Grand of Toronto for Pollie
From K.C. & Co. for fowls
Paid for dry goods and sundries
8 00
3 18
125 00
14 12
_________
1 00
25 00
48 00
10 00
20 00
16th
18th
21st
19th
21st
21st
27
25
Deposited in Merchants Bank Brampton
From {Harris} Fox for "Champion"
From R. Lowes
For various things
From K.C. & Co. for 22 bush. barley, 58
For corn &c. &c.
Various expenses and purchases
To J. Learmont for a shearling ram
150 30
$100 00
20 00
4 50
13 00
–––––––
37 50
150 30
$187 80
103 00
10 00
8 00
20 00
10 00
48 00
103 00
$157 00
CASH ACCOUNT, DECEMBER.
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
4th
9th
13th
24
From J. Woodhall for 3 lambskins
From J.C. Snell the balance for the Stock he
bought of us
To J. Learmont for 3 yr. old ewe
Sundry expenses
2 50
38 00
10 00
5 00
22
22
30
Victoria College Endowment last part of
subscription
For "Christian Guardian" for 1873
Incidental expenditures _______
40 50
2 00
2 00
6 00
25 00
SUMMARY OF CASH ACCOUNT
Received
$ ¢
Paid
$ ¢
JAN.
FEB.
Mar.
APRIL.
MAY.
JUNE.
JULY.
AUG.
SEPT.
Oct.
Nov.
DEC.
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
Cash
50 00
1 75
52 10
2 75
55 00
188 66
118 00
25 00
364 40
187 80
40 50
$1085 96
48 55
66 47
16 50
23 75
35 00
122 20
21 00
115 50
5 20
145 00
157 00
25 00
775 19
Am't Received $1085.96
Am't Expended $ 775.17
$ 310.79
Am't Deposited in Merchants bank. $225.00
A.D.
1868 Sept. 29 Paid to J. Snell for 1 sow $ 3.00
1869 Realized from 1st litter $ 48.00
1870 Realized from 2nd litter $ 60.00
1870 Realized from 3rd litter $110.00
1871 Realized from 4th litter $ 60.00
1871 Realized from 5th litter $ 60.00
1872 Realized from 6th litter $ 70.00
1872 Realized from 7th litter
Total Am't Deposited in Merchants Bank $500.00
Why is a slippery sidewalk like Music? Because if you do not see C sharp you will B flat.
{----} / on
John. H. Ferguson
Chinguacousy,
Centre Road No. 12.
Rose Lea Farm.
Mathematical calculation {illegible}
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