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March
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July 30th. It cleared up in the morning an15d our guests got off. Mrs F. Robertson and Hellen called in the Morning. Cousin Mary was here to dinner. To 1 doz eggs 10. Paid 25 cts to McKewin for steak we got on Wednesday. And 30 for 6 lbs of stew today
31. Fine day. To sugar 25. 4 1/2 lbs at John A.'s starch 15
April 1897
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| 24 | Sunday 21. buried 23. aged 81. | |
| 25 | Snow all day, and a little sunshine. We heard that Mrs. Sandy John McDonald died today, And Mr. W. Sylvester died at Vankleek Hill. Ran & Far were at Lancaster. | |
| 26 | Pretty good day, some wind and a little snow. Jimie came home about 4 P.M. sick with Grippe | |
| 27 | Dull day, Birdie & I went to see my Aunt Kate, she is very poorly, we called at Sandy John's. Sent provender to Mill, Arthur McArthur of Lancaster was buried today with masonic rites. | |
| 28 | Fine day, made a washing, Far got word to get ready to go to Mexico. | |
| 29 | Wrote to Leitch & Pringle, look like sugar weather. | |
| 30 | Another fine day. | |
| 31 | Got a letter from L. & P. and a cheque for 139.85 for rent Far took it to Lancaster had it cashed lost 60 cts. Cost 60 cts. Paid Far 25.30 on note 4 for value received = 29.30 - 139.85 = 95 $20. is still with R M Dougald. |
| 1. | Very fine day. heard that my Aunt Kate died this morning. Womens meeting at Mr. Elders. My offering 25 cts. 10 for Mrs. J.D. McLennan, 12 for the leaflet. To 1 gall coal oil 20. 2 lamp chimney. | 47 34 |
| 2. | Fine day, roads bad. Marion & I went to Aunt Kates wake in the afternoon. Saw a number of friends. | |
| 3. | To sugar 25. tea 25. | 50 |
| 4. | I was in church and heard Daniel Scott my off 5 cts. | |
| 5. | Gave 2.00 to J. 20 cts to Marion 1.20. to Bird. Jimie is on the mend today on road today on horseback. | |
| 6. | To 3 spools B. thread 22 3 post cards 3. | 15 |
| 7. | Birdie is not well today, has tonsilites | |
| 8. | Randy went to the East Front to fish for pike. Got 4 fine ones. To 1 bottle E oil. | 20 |
| 9. | Fine day. Snow all day. Ground covered. | |
| 10. | Baked in oven. The anniversity of our marriage, And I never thought of it until now. 9 P.M. To 1 lb raisin 8. | |
| 11. | Was in church, My & Marion off 8 cts. | |
| 12. | Washed a few things. Snow mostly all off. Jimie left for North side B. river. | |
| 13. | Warm. Some rain cleaned the furnace pipee. Pa took ill on Sunday. Is better now. Birdie is not gaining very fast. | |
| 14. | Bright in morning, drizzled in afternoon. Ran went to Lancaster. Got $20 from McDougald paid Sandy 1.50 for over shoes, 75 for rubbers 8.75 for cloths = 11. Paid Fraser $7 for making suit & furnishing trimmings. | 11 7 |
| 15. | Rev. A Given & A. C. McDonell paid a pastoral call. Jimie got home, had finished the assessing. | |
| 16. | Rain |
