File #38912: "Christina McLennan 1883-88 Diary 117.pdf"

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May
12 Prayer Meeting, A good many thair
13 Far came home tonight. I was at Aunties Pa got 1 lb tea at Dan's 42 cts. 5 loaves 25 67
14 Saw an Account of a cyclone in Illinoise A number of houses thrown down
15 Jimie went to Gore yesterday & got the flour I baked today. Pa got Marion 1 pair boots at Dan's 1.10. 2 1/2 yds tablecloth 70 = 1 doz napkins 9 = 90 3 lb sugar 25 2.98 1.15
16 Fine day not very many in church
17 Our men are fixing fenses. I washed & Churned
18 At fense today. Ground so wet that they cannot plough.
19 I did not go to prayer Meeting tonight misquitos very bad got 1/2 yd check 6 cts Paid 20 cts to Willie by Birdie.
20 Rained a shower this morning then cleared up fine Pigon shoemaker got 1/2 cord wood Sold 4 lbs butter at Willie's 17 cts pr lb got 2 yds waist lining to line Ran's coat 34 cts 1 yd twist 5 - 1 B spool 1 pair socks for Ran 15 cts 1. paper pins 5. cinnamon 4. 44 24
22 Nice day
23 A goodly number in church
24 Washed. Although it was Queens birthday rained in evening
25 Sable had a mare colt this morning I do not know whether it was in the night or morning
26 To 1 lb tea at Dan's
27 The {Laerors?} Concert comes off tonight. Gave F.M.B. & R. {Far, Marion, Birdie & Ran} each 25 c = 1.00 Pa gave Marion & himself tickets
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