Mary Agnes “Aggie” Cooper (1877 - 1964)
1902 - 1903
Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
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1902 and 1903
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EXERCISE BOOK
Name M. A. Cooper.
Concord.
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corner of a downtown or city centre. On the street there are horse-and-buggies, and four TTC cars
on tracks. There is a line-up of people around the block outside a building that reads: "Carpets &
House Furnishing" and "The T. Eaton Co. Limited".}
Canada's Greatest Store
The T. EATON Co. LIMITED.
Yonge St., 190, 192, 196, 198, 200
Queen Street West, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
James St., 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29
Albert Street, 15, 17 and 19
{On the right side of the list of addresses is a curly bracket pointing right} All Under One Roof Main
Entrance -BUYING OFFICES:
7 Warwick Lane and Warwick Square, LONDON, ENG.
190 YONGE ST.,

TORONTO, ONT.
6 St Andrews {Written at the top left corner, in blue}
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1902
Wed Jan 1st__ New Years Day, Fine day, and quiet mild, very little snow, but quiet a number of
cutters out.
Thur Jan 2nd__ _ Fine day and mild, sold the pigs, mine sold for $5.
Fri Jan 3rd__ Fine day, we were at home all-day.
Sat Jan 4th__ Fine and much colder, Uncle took Aunt Mattie out to call on Mrs Gibson,
Sun Jan 5th__ Fine day, quiet mild, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church, I went to Fisherville, and we
were all at Willies for tea,
Mon Jan 6th__ Fine day. Mr and Mrs Keys also Mr and Mrs Keffer and family here for tea,
Tue Jan 7th__ Fine day, I got my new blouse home, We went out to John Books to tea,
Wed Jan 8th __ Snowed very wet all afternoon, Elsie Tisdale and Ammie Cooper here for tea. Uncle
brought Margaret Brooks out. We went to Prayer Meeting. fine evening.
Thur Jan 9th__ Fine and mild, Sleighing quiet good, now again, We went for a sleigh ride -down to Mr
Johnsons then Aunt Nellie and M. stayed at Pa's for tea,
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Fri Jan 10th_ Fine day very mild, aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, I returned on the evening Car,
Sat Jan 11th “ Very stormy in the afternoon, Uncle and I went to Richmond Hill in the afternoon,
Sun Jan 12th_ Very cold and stormy, We went to Church in the evening. quiet a debth of snow,

Mon Jan 13th ,, _Fine but continued cold, Pa's are thrashing,
Tue Jan 14th._ Pa's finished thrashing. Aunt Nellie went down to have tea at Mrs Troyers, Uncle and I
went for her in the evening.
Wed Jan 15.th Fine day and quiet mild. Election day, Mr T. F. Wallace defeated by _ Aunt Nellie
went to call at Miss Duncans. I went out to a Carnival in a load in the evening.
Thur Jan 16th. :Fine day turning colder, the sleighing good.
Fri Jan 17th.: Beautiful, clear, frosty day. I walked to Thorn hill in the afternoon.
Sat Jan th18 _ Fine and very mild, I went down to Johnsons in the afternoon. Lizzie here for tea,
Uncle at Thorn hill in the evening.
Sun Jan 19th._ Beautiful, clear, frosty day, Uncle and I went to Fisherville in the afternoon. Uncle,
Aunt Nellie and I went to Thornhill in the evening.
Mon Jan20th_Fine stay, moderately cold, I went up to Marys for a while in the afternoon. Uncle
finished hauling his wood.
Tue Jan 21st._ Fine morning, both rather stormy in the afternoon We were at home.
Wed Jan 22nd_ Very stormy snowed and drifted all last night and to-day,
Thur Jan 23rd. Fine day, but snow very deep road not open untill about 4. O'clock, about 14 inches of
snow the greatest storm in a quarter of century with the exception that being Dec, 1898,
Fri Dec Jan 24th. _Fine day, quiet mild. Mr Alf. Keffers Sale.
Sat Dec 25th, _ Fine and mild, Uncle and I at Carrville Mill in the morning then brought Mary and the
children down, then took them home at night
Sun Dec Jan 26th _ Snowing in the morning, then turned to rain misting and dull all day.
Mon Jan 27th_: Fine day, turning colder, Nellie and Thomas here cutting feed,
Tue Jan 28. Fine day, we were at home. Uncle in Toronto.
Wed Jan 29. Fine day, Mr. Jacksons hauling the hay. Aunt Nellie went to Toronto. Uncle took me out
to the Band Carnival. Our hens started laying.

Thur Jan 30.. Fine day, Aunties came home. They went to W.A. meeting at Mrs Gibsons..
Fri Jan 31. Fine day untill evening it came a little snow. I went up to Mr Smellies wiith a party.
Sat Feb. 1. Very mild day, I went out with the Fisherville sleigh load to the afternoon Carnival.
Sun Feb 2. Very stormy day. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Mr Farrs for dinner, they had a dreadful time
coming home.
Mon Feb. 3.. Very stormy, snowing and blowing all day, the roads blocked.
Tue Feb 4._ Fine -day but very cold. the men are digging out this road, we are going through the
field, but the lane is not very deep yet. Willie here for dinner,
Wed Feb 5.th _ Fine day but still cold, Aunt Mattie and I went out to Thornhill in the sleigh for a drive,
I went over to Pa's for a while. Aunties at home. Uncle and I went to WIllie's in the evening.
Thur Feb 6th . Milder, snowing a little, I went up to Mr Keys. stayed tea. Cecil brought me home.
Fri Feb 7th. Very windy and blowing snow. We went up to Sherwood for a drive to look for thrashers.
Sat Feb. 8th _ Stormy again but not quiet so bad as usual, We went over to Pa's for tea.
Sun Feb 9 _ Very stormy day, the roads filled in again. our people did not get out to church. I went
across the field to Pa's, Elsie and Cecil there
Mon Feb 10. Fine day, pretty cold, We went out to the Social at Mr Gibsons, collection at table
$20.60
Tue Feb 11. Fine in the morning, the wind getting up stormy in the afternoon.
Wed Feb 12. Very cold, and drifting, Uncle and I took Aunt Mattie out to meet the Car, Uncle and T.
Farr away in afternoon the latter there for tea.
Thur Feb 13_ Blowing and drifting again. Pa, here for dinner. We went down in the sleigh called at
Pooles' and up to Willie's.
Fri Feb 14. Fine day. beautiful, clear and sunshiny, the first real fine day, for some time. Annie
Teasdale here for tea.

Sat Feb 15. Fine day, thawing a good deal, Uncle brought Mary and the children down. Willie here
for tea.
Sun Feb 16. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Fisherville, and we all went to Thornhill.
Mon Feb 17. Fine day, still mild. Thomas and George. Poole here for cutting wood. roads getting bad
Tue Feb. 18. Very cold. Uncle and I up at Mr Keys to the gathering and Presentation. Aunt Nellie kept
Marjorie and Charlie.
Fri Feb 19_ Fine but very cold, Uncle took me to the Carnival.
Sat Feb 20. Fine day, much warmer; Thawing and working water run, I called at Marys and Mas;
Fri Feb. 21st_ Fine day, warm and thawing, roads very bad, the horses cut out. Aunt Jennie and Aunt
Mattie came.
Sat Feb 22nd Fine and very warm. thawing very much, the fields are wearing bare. Uncle took us out
in the sleigh. Aunt J. and N. at Marys, Aunt Mattie at Mr Whites collecting , Mr Farrs called.
Sun Feb 23rd, Beautiful day. very mild and taking the snow. Pa's all here for tea. Willies had Charles
Wycliffe chistened this morning. I was at church.
Mon Feb 24th. Rained a little then came out fine. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill, Made a road up
to the corner, and drove down our lane. We cut our marmalade in the evening.
Tue Feb 25. Fine day, beautiful and mild. I went to Toronto, seen Mrs Wallbridge, Tom and Sara Farr
here for tea.
Wed Feb 26. Fine day snow going nicely. roads are getting a little better. We were all at home. pretty
dirty.
Thur Feb 27. Fine day. the snow going nicely. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Mr Alfred Farrs, very
dirty and slushy, but no deep water.
Fri Feb 28._ Raining all day, snow and water going nicely, the water over the road, at home all day,
briggres out
Sat Feb 29 Mar 1. Fine afternoon, Uncle drove me to call at Mary, Watsons in the afternoon.

Sun FMar Mar 2_ Raining a little. Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning Church. at home the rest of day.
Muddy, and wet, but the roads are better.
Mon Mar 3_ Fine day. Uncle brought Mr and Mrs Watsons also Pa's all here for tea. Uncle brought
Marjouri
Tue Mar 4_ Uncle helping to pack Mr Alfred Heffers Cars, I was at Mrs Tisdales learning to do Pointe
lace. L. Farr called in evening. The Car left at One Oclock, a little colder,
Wed Mar 5. Fine day. I was at a quilting at Mabel Reamans,
Thur Mar 6. Fine day, thawing pretty muddy, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Farrs to meet Mr
Andersons. George Morse and Clyde Berry, landed at 9:30_
Fri Mar 7th. _ Fine day, muddy, but snow ready all gone, Uncle helped to bring the machine. Mr
Bennett called Mrs Teasdale and Annie also Mr Jim Anderson and Tom Farr here for tea,
Sat Mar 8th,_ Fine in morning, It came a little snow in the afternoon and evening. Mr Gibson called.
Sun Mar 9th._ Fine mild day, the fresh snow nearly all gone. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at church. I went
to Fisherville in the afternoon.
Mon Mar 10th. Fine day, we are thrashing.
Tue Mar 11th_ Raining at intervals. Our people finished thrashing about nine O'clock. Aunt Jennie
and Aunt Nellie went down on the 4' Oclock
Wed Mar 12.: Raining a little, Uncle helped thrashers away. Tom Farr brought Morris Botham out in
evening.
Thur Mar 13: Fine day, a little windy, Uncle down at Mr Breakesy to see the wind stacker. Morris left
Fri Mar 14. Fine warm day, Uncle took Auntie out to finish collecting, Roads getting a little dry. We
went out to Lenten Service, Robins, Grey birds here but I have not seen them
Sat Mar 15. Fine but a little colder, Lizzie here in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Gibson here for tea.
Sun Mar 16. Rained a little in the morning. We went out to Church in the evening. Miss Duncan died,
Mon Mar 17. Fine but decidedly colder. thawed very little {written between the lines: Lizzie here to
stay all night.} Auntie and I called at Miss Duncans.

Tue Mar 18, Fine day, but still cold. they took Mrsrs Charlton, down to Mrs Masons, Uncle down in
Toronto at night.
Wed Mar 19_ Miss Duncan buried, quiet cold, and frozen clear. I went to Prayer Meeting in the
evening.
Thur Mar 20 Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I over at Ma's quilting all day.
Fri Mar 21. Fine and very mild the roads are beautiful and dry. Aunt Nellie came home in the
afternoon. Uncle and I at Mr Forbes' Party,
Sat Mar 22. Fine and very warm, We planted Onions, I went up to Marys for tea, Maud Clank and
Annie called in the evening, Mick here to hire. Started to use green Onions
Sun Mar 23. Beautiful day, the roads are very dusty. Uncle and Auntie at morning church, Aunt
Mattie & I at Fishervile, Uncle and Aunt Mattie and I at evening Service,
Mon Mar 24. Fine and warm, I was at Pa's in evening then Aunties and I at Willies, We planted
lettuce seed.
Tue Mar 25. Fine and warm, our first turkey layed, We cleaned our Cellar, and Chamber. Mick
stayed work this morning. Pa's started seeding.
Wed Mar 26. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, I went {written in between lines: Our men started
seeding.} {written in between lines and above second turkey: layed.} to Prayer Meeting in the
evening, second Turkey
Thur Mar 27. Fine day, very warm, men seeding, I brought Mary and the children down.
Fri Mar 28_ :Good Friday. we were at Pa's for dinner, had Turkey and Plumb Pudding, Rained
heavily at night, I was invited to a party at Mr Lanes but too wet,
Sat Mar 29. Rained, nearly all day.; We took our Stove out, all seeding stopped.
Easter Sunday
Sun Mar 30th Fine day, untill it came a very heavy rain late in the afternoon, Uncle and Auntie at
.Morning Church, I went to Fisherville, in the rain
Mon Mar 31st. Fine but cold, We papered the spare room up stairs, Very wet in the evening.

Tue Apr 1st, Fine but very cold, Uncle helping to move Mrs Watson, We papered our room. Prayer
meeting in eve
Wed Apr 2nd, Fine but cold, We finished upstairs, Uncle was in Toronto, I went to a Party at Susie
Gallanough
Thur Apr 3rd. Fine day, but cold, Aunties at W. A. Meeting, I went over to Pa's for Milk. The Colt
hitched
Fri Apr 4. Fine and a little warmer, Mr and Miss Farr and Lily here for tea,
Sat Apr 5. Fine day, no seeding this week untill they cultivated a little, this afternoon, We went to Mrs
Troyers in the evening, (1C)
Sun Apr 6. Fine day, a little chilly, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church; I went to Fisherville Ma, and
Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Uncle down to see Mr Bales.
Mon Apr 7th. Raining in the afternoon, we, cleaned pantry and Cupboards, Annie called in the
afternoon,
Tue Apr 8th. Raining in the evening, We papered our kitchen ceiling. and cleaned it. the men doing a
little seeding.
Wed Apr 9th. Raining all day, Roads very muddy, men knocked off seeding for the rest of seeding
week. Mr Wilkinson and Cousin Mercy here for tea, I went to Prayer Meeting,
Thur Apr 10th, Came a shower, Aunt Nellie up at Mary's for tea. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in
evening.
Fri Apr 11th. Rained a little, Uncle brought, Marjorie and Charlie down in the morning, and Mary came
down for tea, No seeding this week,

Sat Apr 12, Raining at intervals and hailing, the men raking the yard, and drawing out Locusts, I went
to the Store in the evening.
Sun Apr 13_ Dull and cool, Uncle and Aunties out at church, I went to Fisherville, Uncle and Aunt
Mattie went down to Mrs Troyers, Mrs Baldwin died this morning.
Mon Apr 14. Fine but cold, Uncle drove Mrs Troyer down to Toronto, Aunt Mattie went down to Town.

Tue Apr 15. Fine and much warmer, Uncle is driving Mr St John around, (2.C) Mr Horne pruning
trees.
Wed Apr 16. Fine and warm, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Richmond hill and called at Mrs McElroys, I
went to Prayer Meeting. M
Thur Apr 17, Fine and quiet warm; I walked out to Thornhill and called at Mary Watsons, Uncle out in
the evening, we have (3 C)
Fri Apr 18. Fine day at home, Marjorie and Charlie stayed here while Mary went to town.
Sat Apr 19. Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home on the afternoon car.
Sun Apr 20. Fine day and warm, Uncle and I at Fisherville in the afternoon, and Uncle, Aunt Nellie
and I at evening Church. Aunt Mattie at Pa's in evening. Mrs Charlton died.
Mon Apr 21. We took paper off the parlor and got the New paper on. We set our two young turkeys
Tue Apr 22_ Fine but extremely hot and high wind. put the border on the parlor and cleaned it. Uncle
and Aunt Nellie at the funeral. the girls here in the afternoon.
Wed Apr 23_ Much cooler. We finished cleaning, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening.
Thur Apr 24 - Fine day; We were at home all day, untill evening I went up to Mary's
Fri Apr 25_ Rained heavily at night, Our men finished seeding, this afternoon.
Sat Apr 26_ Raining all morning and a very high wind in the afternoon, Tom Farr here for a while.
Sun Apr 27. We had our Turkey. Pa's also Willies and Elsie Tisdale here for dinner. I went over to the
Methodists in morn.
Mon Apr 28_ Fine and quiet warm, Uncle and I went for a drive in the evening
Tue Apr 29_ Cooler and rained heavily in the evening.
Wed Apr 30th_ Fine but cold, Elsie Tisdale and Annie Cooper here for a while in the afternoon. I
went to Prayer Meeting.
Thur May 1. Fine and a little warmer, Uncle out at Mr Gallanoughs Sale. Aunties out at the W. A.
{Women's Auxiliary} Meeting. Mary and George Chapman here for tea.

Fri May 2,. Dull and cold, raining in the evening. Will Riddell here patching the roof.
Sat May 3. Fine and warmer, Aunt Mattie called over at Pa's, in the afternoon. At Marys in eve.
Sun May 4. Rained a little. We went to Church I went to Fisherville, Jennie Clark and Lizzie here in
the evening.
Mon May 5. Fine and warm, had our lawn cut the first time; Uncle and Aunt Nellie out for a drive, I
called up at Marys in the evening.
Tue May 6_ Uncle planted Mangels, rained in the afternoon and cold.
Wed May 7. Fine but cold, I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening.
Thur May 8th_ Fine day, but cold, We were at home. in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs
Bowens'.
Fri May 9th. Fine but dull and cold, We were at home. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went for a drive.
Sat May 10. Fine but cold. very heavy frost last Night. See 1/4 of an inch thick. Aunt Mattie and I
called at Felicias and Mary Watsons_ Tom Farr here for tea
Sun May 11. Fine and slightly warmer, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at Mr Reives, Aunt Nellie at Morning
Church. I went to Fisherville
Mon May 12. Fine and warm but dull, Men started Manure hauling, Aunties went up to Willies,
Charlie has Convulsions. 7 Uncle and Willie went up for the Doctor
Tue. May 13. Fine and a little warmer. I went up to see Charlie. _ Uncle and I down at Mr Johnsons
in evening.
Wed May 14. Fine day. Mrs Troyer here to spend the day. Auntie and Uncle brought Marjorie down. I
went to Prayer Meeting.
Thur May 15_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie came home from Willies. I went to the raising at Mr Fishers.
Uncle and Aunt Mattie at a Meeting at the church about the pic nic. Girls called. {Above the word
"called" between the lines it reads "at 1".}
Fri May 16._ Fine and warmer, Mrs Albert Farr and Tom here for tea.
Sat May 17__ Fine day, Annie and I were down at Mr Teasdales, Lizzie here for tea.

Sun May 18_ Fine but dull, I went to Fisherville. They took Marjorie home. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I
at evening Church.
Mon May 19_ Very. Very, hot, Uncle and Tom Farr in Toronto, We made dandelion wine and went up
to Willies in evening.
Tue May 20_ Fine after a shower in the morning, Uncle brough, Dick and Mary Watson out to spend
the day.
Wed May 21st._ Fine day, we took our Coal stove out and cleaned the Room.
Thur May 22. Finished cleaning the upstairs down, Very hot. Mr Huff out fixing the pump, heavy
thunder storm at night.
Fri May 23_ Very hot and Sultry. Men are cleaning the Cistern out, came a thunder storm at night. I
was at Pa's in the afternoon.
Sat May 24_ Very warm, and showery, We went over to Pa's in the evening. We had 41 Turkeys
hatched out and 38 living now.
Sun May 25_ Dull and warm Uncle and Aunties went to Church, I went to did not go to Fisherville as
it looked like rain. Vermer Cook came home with them. and Annie and Lizzie here. Uncle, Lizzie and
I went to evening service.
Mon May 26_ Fine and warm we were at home.
Tue May 27_ Turned quiet cold, Men working on the roads,
Wed May 28_ Very cold, Aunt Nellie and I in Toronto in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting. Mr
John Milne here all night,
Thur May 29_ Election Day, Mr St John in with over 400 Majority. Cold, and a frost with ice last night.
I called at Pa's in the evening. (C.I. Away,
Fri May 30_ A little warmer, Uncle went out for Lily Farr. fine day,
Sat May 31_ Fine day, Aunt Mattie and I up at Marys in the evening. Lily went to Thornhill.
Sun June 1. Fine but very hot, Uncle. Aunt Mattie and {written below and between the lines: Peace
in S. Africa declared,} I went to church I went to Fisherville, Ma, Mary. and the children here for tea.

Mon June 2, Fine but very warm. Uncle helping at {written below and between the lines: We have
only 24 turkeys.} Tom Bowes. Mr and Mrs Gibson called in the evening. Aunt Nellie called at Miss
Duncans.
Tue June 3_ Fine but still warm, came a shower. in the afternoon. I went to Prayer Meeting
Wed June 4_ Uncle at Bowes' he and Auntie went for a drive in the evening. Annie and Clara
Teasdale here for tea.
Thur June 25, Fine day. We I were at home. Day of Mrs Charltons Sale. Aunties at W. A. Meeting at
Mrs Gibsons,
Fri June 6th_ Fine day, but cool, Aunt Mattie went to Toronto, I went up to Mary's in evening
Sat June 7_ Fine day. Tom Farr here for tea,
Sun June 8_ Fine but very cool and windy. We went to Morning Church, I went to Fisherville in the
afternoon.
Mon June 9_ Fine day and, Mr and Mrs Gibson called also T. Farr. Aunt Mattie came home on the
evening car.
Tue June 10th_ Fine and cool, Uncle at Mr Mc Kenzies raising.
Wed June 11th_ Fine day but cold, I went to Prayer Meeting
Thur June 12_ Fine day, and a little warmer,
Fri June 13_ Fine and warmer. Doctor Minnie, Jimmy and Arthur Appelbe came on the evening train.
Sat June 14_ Fine and warm. Uncle took the Doctor up to Maple, Dr Sisley's.
Sun June 15_ Fine and extremely warm. Mr & Mrs Reive, also Kathleen, and Pa's family here to
spend the day.
Mon June 16_ Raining in the morning. Aunt Lizzie came, They all went over to Pa's to spend the
day.__
Tue June 17_ Fine day, and cool, The Appelbe's came back here, Mary and the children called, Aunt
Lizzie went home in the evening.

Wed June 18_ Fine day, Annie and Lizzie here. Uncle at Mr Jacksons raising, He took Minnie and
Aunt Nellie for drive
Thur June_19 Fine and quiet warm, Uncle, Aunt Nellie the Doctor and Minnie all drove out to
Markham Village for the afternoon, I went to Prayer Meeting.
Fri June 20_ Fine day, but a little showery in the evening, We all went out to Pic Nic.
Sat June 21_ Raining in the morning. The Appelbes left on the morning train, Uncle went up to Mr
Bothams, Aunt Mattie and I went up to Marys in the evening it is quiet cold,
Sun June 22_ Fine but dull and cold. I went to Fisherville, and we walked out to evening church.
Mon June 23_Fine but dull, Aunt Mattie went down to bring Aunt Rosetta up, Miss Pages called, the
day of Elia Pick Nic
Tue June 24 :Fine but rather dull, Aunt Mattie and {written in between lines: Had green peas} Uncle
out at the Mason's Supper.
Wed Jun 25_ Rained heavily in the afternoon and evening Thur June 26_ Fine but very windy. Jennie Green and Reata Cook . here, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at
Thornhill in the evening, Aunt Rosetta, Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening (Coronation
Postponed)
Fri June 27 - Fine and a little warmer, Uncle at Mr Whites moving a barn, I went to Mr Teasdales,
Aunt Mattie and Aunt Rosetta at Ma's for tea, Lizzie finished her Exam,
Sat June 28_ Fine day, Uncle at a raising down the 2nd Mrs Dean and Major, also Ma, and Lizzie
here.
Sun June 29_ Rained heavily all morning, did not go to Church, In the evening. Uncle, Aunt Mattie
and I went, fine evening.
Mon June 30th_ Raining heavily most of the day. at home.
Tue July 1_ "Dominion Day" Fine day, Uncle, Aunt Mattie, and I went up to Maple Pic-Nic, the girls
here picking peas in evening.

Wed July 2_ Fine and quiet warm. Aunt Kate also, Katie and Irene Chapman here. We went up to
call at Mary's in the afternoon
Thur July 3_ Rained heavily last night, fine today_ Aunties went to W. A. Meeting at John Cooks,
Aunt still here, they brought little Alice home.
Fri July 4_ Fine but warmer, Mr and Mrs Gibson called, Aunt went home, also little Alice
Sat July x5_ Extremely warm, and very heavy thunder and lightning.
{dates missing, see below for their insertion}
Wed July 19_ Dull and showery, day of the Sunday. S. Pic-nic to Bond's Lake. I went to Prayer
Meeting. and Auntie over at Pas,
Thur July 10_ Fine day, and cool, Mary and the children here all day, We went up there in the
evening,
Fri July 211_ Fine day, and still cool, Mr Mrs and Miss Gibson here for tea,
Sat July 212_ Fine but warmer, Aunt Mattie and {written between the lines: men cut first hay!} I
walked out to Mrs Deans for tea,
Sun July 213_ Fine but extremely warm, Aunt M _ and I at Mary Watsons for tea, Uncle, Aunt Nellie
and Annie went down to the Firemen's funeral.
{The diary entries continue on the next half page. The diarist made errors in the dates for this part of
July and has made corrections.}
Sun July 16th_ Fine but very warm. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning Church. Uncle Aunt Mattie and
I at evening Church
Mon July 17th_ _:Fine morning but very hot, rained very heavily in the afternoon, Margaret and Alice
here, : Uncle brought Marjorie
Tue July 18_ Very hot, The girls left,
Mon July 14_ Fine day, but very warm, rained in evening

Tue July 15_ Fine and moderately warm. Uncle and Myself {there is a smudge and scribble
underneath the word "myself". It is unclear what was previously written.} went for a drive, Aunt Nellie
at Mrs Teasdales for tea,
Wed July 16_ Fine -day, men haying, but it came a heavy rain at night, Aunt Nellie in Toronto for the
afternoon,
Thur July 17_ Fine day, but no haying. I went over to Prayer Meeting in the evening.
Fri July 18_ Fine and quiet warm. George Fisher here in the afternoon haying
Sat July 19_ Rained heavily most of the day, We were at home. We used green Apples
Sun July 20_ FRained at intervals all day, and very heavy in the evening, We went to Church
Mon July 21_ Rained most of the day; Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Thornhill in the morning, Aunt Mattie
and I at Pa's in evening.
Tue July 22_ Fine and quiet warm. Men doing a little at the hay in the afternoon. Jennie Phillips and
Elsie Tisdale here for tea.
Wed July 23_ Came a thunder shower. G. Fisher here in the morning. Aunties also Annie and Lizzie,
at Munro Park and Hanlans Point. T. Farr here for tea,
Thur July 24_ Fine day, but threatening. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Uncle and Aunt
Mattie out for a drive. Aunt Nellie out picking berries, got 4qts 1pt,
Fri July 25_ Fine day and warm, G. Fisher here, Aunt Mattie and I at Mrs Troyers in eve,
Sat July 26_ Fine but hot until about four it came a thunderstorm,
Sun July 27_ Very warm. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church_ Heavy thunderstorm in afternoon Aunt
Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening
Mon July 28_ Very warm clearing. Lizzie here all day.
Tue July 29_ Fine but warm, Our men haying alone. T. Farr here for tea.
Wed July 30_ Fine and warm. T. Farr here helping to finish haying. I went to Prayer Meeting.

Thur July 31st_ Fine but warm, men started harvest but broke the Machine in the afternoon. Frankie
Morse came out on the noon Car.
Fri Aug 1st._ Fine after a heavy rain last night. {written between the lines: Aunt N. and Uncle called
on Mrs Crops}. Aunt Nellie, Frankie and I out picking berries. F. and I at Pa's in the evening.
Sat Aug 2_ Fine but warm, Lizzie here for tea and Annie in the evening. Uncle broke Machine
Sun Aug 3._ Fine but threatening rain. We were all at Pa's for to spend the day.
Mon Aug 4_ Fine day. " Civic Holiday "_ Mary and the children also Ma here.
Tue Aug 5_ Rained in the afternoon. Frankie and I over at Ma's for tea,
Wed Aug 6_ Fine day. The girls also Frankie and I up at Mary's for tea and then came down to
Prayer Meeting,
Thur Aug 7_ Frankie went home in the morning We were at home.
Fri Aug 8_ Fine day but rained last night. Uncle and I out at Thornhill in the evening
Sat Aug 9th_ Fine day, The men at Mr Horne's thrashing I went to Maple on the eve. train
Sun Aug 10_ Rained heavily in the morning. We {writtend between the lines: F. N. died.} went to
Church. at Mr Keys for tea
Mon Aug 11_ Fine day and quiet cool. I was at Mr Knights for tea. and home in the evening. Aunties
away picking berries
Tue Aug 12_ Fine day. the men all here working Aunt Nellie and the girls picking berries Maud Troyer
called in the evening.
Wed Aug 13_ Fine day, the men over at Pa's, Aunt Mattie went up for Marjorie.
Thur Aug 14_ Fine day. We took Marjorie home.
Fri Aug 15_ Fine and cool. Aunt Nellie and I picking berries. the girls and I at Mr Teasdales for tea.
We got word {“word” kind of smudged} of Florence Nightingales death,
Sat Aug 16_ Fine day. The men finished cutting at Pa's also here. Aunt Nellie and I at Mary Watsons
for tea. Maud Ward died.

quiet a heavy white frost last night. {written above the line in pencil as opposed to the ink of the rest
of the diary entries}
Fri Aug 5_ The men all here. Annie and Lizzie here for dinner. Ma came home.
Sat Aug Sept 6_ Fine day. the men all finished harvest here all but the edkings. Grant left Pa's.
Sun Aug Sept 7_ Fine day. "Concord Church Opening" The Rev. Mr Starr preached. I stayed dinner
at Pa's_ Willie Farrs' and two gentlemen here for tea. I went to Church in the evening.
Mon Aug Sept 8_ Fine day. We went to the lecture over at the Church.
Tue Aug Sept 9_ Rained nearly all day. Willie & Mary also Uncle at the Exhibition. We kept the
children.
Wed Aug Sept 10_ Fine day. Mary came for the children. Mr and Mrs Thomas Nightingale and
Gertrud came. Tom Farr here for tea.
Wed Thur Aug Sept 11_ Fine day. Mr Nightingales left. Annie and Lizzie here for a while in the
afternoon
Fri Aug Sept 12_ Rained nearly all day. Mick went away to the Exhibition.
Sat Aug Sept 13_ Fine day. but cold, Aunt Mattie and I went out to call at Mr Gibsons,
Sun Aug Sept 14_ Fine but cold. Pa's family also Willies here to spend the day.
Mon Aug Sept 15_ Fine day. we were at home all day.
Tue Aug Sept 16_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto, went up to Alices. went to the
Princess in the evening. "Princess Chic."
Wed Aug Sept 17_ Fine day. we were at Alices all day.
Thur Aug Sept 18_ Fine day. we were down town in the morning, and I came home on 4. O'clock car
Mrs McElroy here also Ma, for tea.
Fri Aug Sept 19-- Dull day. Mrs McElroy went home on the evening car.
Sat Aug Sept 20_ Fine day. Aunt Nellie and I over at Ma's, the Miss Bells there with Camera.

Sun Aug Sept 21_ Fine day very warm. I went to Fisherville then we went out to evening Church.
Mon Aug Sept 22_ Fine day, summer heat, the men finished thrashing at Mr Horne's, we picked
elder berries; I went up to Marys for a while in the afternoon. Uncle and I went for a drive in the
evening.
Tue Aug Sept 23_ Fine and very warm, Peter Huff her fixing the pump. we put up little box stove.
Wed Aug Sept 24_ Fine but decidedly colder, and windy, picked our St Lawrence Apples. Lizzie here
for tea.
Thur Aug Sept 25_ Very cold and windy I was up at Mary's all day. Went to Harvest Thanksgiving
Service. it rained a little.
Fri Aug Sept 26_ Threatening rain. Lizzie called in morning
Sat Aug 27_ Dull day, rained heavily at night, I called over at Ma's in the afternoon,
Sun Aug Sept 28_ Rained all morning. Uncle and I went to Fisherville Thanksgiving Service in the
afternoon. and at Thornhill in eve
Mon Aug Sept 29_ Fine day. Uncle away for wood in the afternoon and "brot" Marjorie
Tue Aug Sept 30_ Dull and raining in the afternoon
Wed Oct 1_ Fine but cold and very windy.. Aunt Mattie came home from Toronto. Uncle and I went to
Fisherville Harvest Home, it was a very good entertainment.
Thur Oct 2_ Fine day. Aunties at W.A. Meeting. Mary and the children here for tea. I went to Prayer
Meeting in the evening.
Fri Oct 3_ Fine day. I went down to Mr Teasdales for tea. Aunt Nellie and Uncle at Mr Fred Farrs for
tea.
Sat Oct 4_ Fine day. Lizzie called in the afternoon We were over at Pa's in the evening.
Sun Oct 5_ Rained very heavily in the afternoon and evening. Uncle and Aunties at Morning Church.
Fire in house first time
Mon Oct 6_ Dull and cold. Mrs Milne here to spend the day.

Tue Oct 7_ Fine day. untill evening it rained heavily. Aunties up at Willies.
Wed Oct 8_ Fine day. but a little colder. Elsie Tisdale came, she and I over at Pa's in the evening.
Uncle and Aunt Mattie up at Richmond Hill Church Opening.
Thur Oct 9th_ Fine but very cold, Elsie and I went up to Mrs Charltons to a quilting.
Fri Oct 10_ Fine day heavy frost with ice last {written above the line: - the first -} night. Elsie left.
Uncle up at Schombery Fair
Sat Oct 11_ Fine day much warmer. Elsie Tisdale and Elmore Reaman here for two bags of Nuts,
Aunt Mattie and I walked out to Thornhill. Earnie Parkinson buried. Auntie brot Mary.
Sun Oct 12. Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at Church Very dull day, but did not rain untill evening. Willies
also Annie and Lizzie here for tea.
Mon Oct 13_ Cleaned back stairs and the Clothes Closets, - damp, squawly day.
Tue Oct 14_ Fine day, the men commenced of roots. we cleaned upstairs. T. Farr here.
Wed Oct 15_ Fine day. we washed and did general work Aunties walked to Thornhill in the afternoon
I went to Pas, he has a boil on his arm, Ma took her turkeys to Toronto and got fifteen cents a pound.
Thur Oct 16_ Fine day, Thanksgiving Day, and Woodbridge Fair. Aunt Nellie up at Bradford to spend
the day. (cleaned pantry
Fri Oct 17_ Fine day. we cleaned, spare bed room parlor and dining room.
Sat Oct 18_ Wet day. we cleaned our kitchen. I went over to Pa's for tea.
Sun Oct 19_ Fine mask of the day, just a little shower. We went to Fisherville. Uncle and Aunt Nellie
and I & Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I went to Thornhill in the every
Mon Oct 1920_ Fine day. with exception of showers. Pa's came over for apples.
Tue Oct 21_ Fine day. men nearly through roots, the girls here for a while in the afternoon. Mary and
the children here for tea. Aunt Mattie and I at Pa's in the evening.
Wed Oct 22_ Fine day. Aunties in Toronto. Aunt Mattie remained. We finished picking apples. 10
barrels as well as boxes.

Thur Oct 23,_ Fine day but cold. Started of our {Mat?} men finished roots. I went to Prayer Meeting
Fri Oct 24 {the number 24 was written over the number 23}_ Fine day, a little wrmer. Mrs Leasdale
and Annie, also Mrs Troyer here for tea.
Sat Oct 25 {the number 25 was written over the number 24}_ Fine and warm. Aunt Mattie out I came
home in the afternoon.
Mon {this word was written in bold over the word Sun} Oct 26 27_ Fine day but cold.We killed our
turkeys sold. for 11. cts. to Mr Johnson.
Mon Sun Oct 25 26 Fine day quiet warm. Uncle and Aunties at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I at
Fisherville in the afternoon. We started out to evening church but turned back on account of rain.
Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea.
Tue Oct 27 28_ Fine but cold. I went out to Mrs Shuters Sale. and stayed and had tea at Mary
Watsons. I came home with Mr Keys.
Wed Oct 29 {this number was written over the number 28}_ :Fine but very cold, quiet a squawl of
snow last night. I brought Marjorie down. we finished our Mat. I sold my pig to Mr Pearson for
$11.50.
Thur Oct 2930_ Fine morning but it rained heavily in the afternoon then clearing. Uncle and Aunt
Mattie took Walnut trees out to Mary Watsons. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening.
{written between the lines: We went to Miss Duncans in evening.}
Fri Oct 301. Fine day. We were at home all day.
Sat Nov. 1._ Fine day. men finished thrashing at Mr Clarks
Sun. Nov 2_ Fine day. Aunties and Uncle at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Aunt Mattie and I
at evening church. Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Willies in the evening.
Mon Nov 3_ Fine day and very warm. we were at home all day.
Tue Nov 4_ Fine day. very warm. We killed our pig. at noon.
Wed Nov 5_ Very mild. Auntie and I out at Thornhill called at Mrs Parkinsons, Mrs Welsh and Felicias.
Thur Nov 6_ Fine day. We were at home all day. {written above this line: Aunties at W. A.}

Fri Nov 7_ Fine day. we were at home, all day, Lizzie and Annie here in the evening.
Sat Nov 8_ Fine day. Aunt Mattie and I went to Toronto for the day.
Sun Nov 9th_ Fine day, and quiet mild. Aunt Mattie, Uncle, and Willies at Morning Church. I went to
Fisherville in the afternoon.
Mon Nov 10 _ Fine day. we were at home all day.
Tue Nov 11 _ Very cold day. Mr and Mrs Watson and Lizzie - and Fanny Bowes here for tea. rained.
Wed Nov 132 _ Uncle in Toronto, got our Coal-Oil stove $4.75. I went over to the Church to a
Temperance Meeting
Thur Nov. 143 _Fine day. Aunt Mattie over at Pa's for tea.
Fri Nov 154 _Fine day, we were at home, all day, roads bad. {written above the line: men finished
ploughing}
Sat Nov 165 _ Fine day, roads very muddy. I went to Mr Teasdales.
Sun Nov 176 _ Fine day. I went to Fisherville. Went to evening Ch
Mon Nov 17 18_ Fine but cold. Aunt Nellie at Willies. raining at night.
Tue Nov 198 _ Raining nearly all day. We drove to Toronto.
Wed Nov 2019 _ Dull day, mild. I went to Prayer Meeting. got 1/3 ton {written above the line: coal}
Thur Nov 210_ Fine and very mild. How ard Reive called. Mr Sloan, died. roads very muddy.
Fri Nov 221 _ Mild and quiet foggy every day. Aunt Nellie at Ma's for tea. Uncle in Toronto. "Mr
Frances Party."
Sat Nov 22_ Fine and mild. Lizzie came over in the evening.
Sun Nov 23,_ Much colder, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Morning Church. I went to Fisherville. Ma and
Annie here for a while. Uncle and Aunt M. went to Willies in eve
Mon. Nov 24,_ Fine day, and quiet mild. Uncle in Toronto, Lizzie went home in the evening.

Tue Nov. 25_ Fine day; Mary and the children here all day, {written above the line: Mr Gibsons
called.}
Wed Nov. 26 _ Fine morning, but storm started about two Oclock Uncle in Toronto; Mick at ploughing
Bee at Mr Beaucocks. farm,
Thur Nov 27_ Fine day, but quiet a fall of snow about four inches. We were out at Mr Gibsons to a
Euchre Party. cold night.
Fri Nov 28_ Fine day, snow still remains. Mick left.
Sat Nov 29_ Fine day, much milder, Annie called, Mr Frank Smith died, at noon. Put up Coal stove.
Sun Nov 30_ Fine day much colder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning church; I went to Fisherville,
Mon Dec 1_ Fine day. and a little colder. Mrs Botham and Morris came.
Tue Dec 2_ A little milder. Our people at Mr Smiths funeral. Mrs Botham left.
Wed Dec, 3rd _ Rained a little; then a fine warm day, We butchered. I went to Prayer Meeting.
Thur Dec 4_ Fine day, turned much colder. We brought our Cooking stove in. day of Prohibition Vote.
Our people, at W. A. Meeting. I was at Marys for a while.
Fri Dec 5_ Fine but very cold; heaviest frost. I went down to Toronto on the noon car. John
{Smurthwaite} killed.
Sat Dec 6_ Fine but very cold. Aunt Mattie and Uncle drove down to Toronto, I came home on the
car.
Sun Dec 7_ L Came a little snow, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at morning church. Aunt Mattie and I went
over to Pa's for a while. Tom Farr here for tea.
Mon Dec 8_ Fine but extremely cold. Uncle went down and got 1 1/4 tons of coal.
Tue Dec 9_ Fine but still cold down to 2 {symbol for degrees} below zero. Aunt Mattie and I down at
Mrs Troyers in the evening
Wed Dec 10_ Fine day a little milder. I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening. Mick here for tea.
Thur Dec 11_ Fine day. Mr Graham here for tea.

Fri Dec 12_ Fine day, very cold down to zero. Mr Graham here for dinner. We went to Lutheran
Revival.
Sat Dec 13 _ Fverry. stormy and extremely cold. all day.
Sun Dec 14__ The Thermometer up down to 10 below zero. A few cutters out on Yonge Street. but
not very good Sleighing. I went to Fisherville. Auntie and Uncle at Mr Bales. Annie & Lizzie here for
tea. Some say the glass down to 18 below
Mon Dec 15_ Fine and much milder, Pa's butchered eight pigs.
Tue Dec 16_ I Pbained early in the morning. very mild and all slushy.
Wed Dec 17_ Fine but colder, We went out in the sleigh to Thornhill and called at Mary Watsons. I
was Prayer M_
Thur Dec 18_ Fine day and mild. Annie & Clara Teasdale here.
Fri Dec 19_ Fine and mild. Aunties in Toronto in the afternoon We went out in sleigh to meet them
but no snow.
Sat Dec 20_ Fine day, but cold wind and hard frozen.Uncle out at the shop and I went to call Lydia
Wilson
Sun Dec 21_ Raining and thawing all day. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to evening Church. very wet
and dark.
Mon Dec 22_ Mild and very slushy, then freezing at night.
Tue Dec 23_ Fine and colder. We went out to decorate the Church. Uncle and I at Magic lantern at
church.
Wed Dec 24_ Fine untill toward evening it snowed. We were out decorating at the Church.
Thur Dec 25th_ Christmas Day. we were all over at Pa's, a fine day. A few cutters out but not very
good.
Fri Dec 26_ Fine but decidedly colder, we were all at home.
Sat Dec 27_ Fine day still cold. Girls called in the afternoon we went to skate in the evening.

Sun Dec 28_ Fine day, a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at church, I went to Fisherville, all at
Willies
Mon Dec 29_ Snowing a little, We were all at home.
Tue Dec 30_ Fine day quiet good sleighing. We were {written between the lines: Mr Dalziel over for
dinner.} down at Mr Teasdales at a Party.
Wed Dec 31st_ Fine day, and quiet cold. I went to Prayer Meeting. Light our Coal Stove.
End of Year 1902.
Year 1903
Thur Jan 1_ New Years Day. Fathers family also Willie here for the day. Mr and Mrs Gibson Sr called.
fine and very mild.
Fri Jan 2_ Fine untill evening it rained. Mr Bennett here.
Sat Jan 3_ Rained last night and took the snow off. Very mild and icy. Mr Kirby and Mr High called.
Sun Jan 4_ Fine day, a little sloppy. Uncle and Aunties at morning Church, Aunt Mattie and I at
Fisherville.
Mon Jan 5_ Election day. Mr and the Mrs Gbsons here for tea. Snowing a little. Cutters out again.
Tue Jan 6_ Fine day. Uncle in Toronto; Lizzie called.
Wed Jan 7_ Snowing a little all day. We went up to Mrs Charlie Keffers for tea.
Thur Jan 8_ Very cold, Aunties at W.A. Sleighing fairly good.
Fri Jan 9_. Cold and a little stormy. night of Mr Sniders Party.
Sat Jan 10_ Fine and moderately cold. Lizzie here for tea.
Sun Jan 11_ Snowing lightly. Uncle and {ink blot ch over first two letters} Aunt Mattie at morning
Church. Mr and Mrs F. Farr here.
Mon Jan 12_ Storming all day our lane pretty badly snowed in. I went to Mr Whites Golden Wedding.

Tue Jan 13_ A little stormy and quiet cold. I came home from Willies. Some of the Maple people here
for tea.
Wed Jan 14_ Fine day. I went to Edgely to the S.S. Convention. much milder. Sleighing good.
Thur Jan 15_ Fine day. we were at home all day.
Fri Jan 16_ Fine day. quiet good sleighing. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I up at Mr Keys for tea.
Sat Jan 17_ Fine with exception of a little snow. and very cold. Uncle & Aunt Nellie out to Thornhill,
Mr Graham. {in smaller writing above "Graham": here}
Sun Jan 18_ Fine but very cold. I went to Fisherville. Mr Graham left. We went to evening church.
Mon Jan 19_ Fine and a little milder. Aunt M. went to Toronto.
Tues Jan 20_ Mick here this week, Pa's thrashing. They went Mr MrNeils
Wed Jan 21_ Fine day. the machine started at noon, a lot of snow fell last night.
Thur Jan 22_ Fine and quiet mild finished thrashing. went to revival m,
Fri Jan 23_ Fine but very cold at Miss Pages for tea then at the meeting.
Sat Jan 24_ Rather storming. the glass 20 below zero this morning. I went in the Fisherville load to
the Carnival. Stormy night.
Sun Jan 25_ Still storming a little. Uncle and Aunt Mattie went to Fisherville morning church. Uncle
out at Mr Farr
Mon Jan 26_ Fine mild day. we were at home all day.
Tue Jan 27_ Fine and very mild. misty. I was up at Marys Cutting Carpet rags, the children here.
Wed Jan28_ Beautiful day and mild. We all drove out to Thornhill brough Mr Watsons out. snow
going
Thur Jan 29_ Thundered heavily and a little lightning {written between lines: "3 eggs layed"} rained
most of day. Aunt M and I at Pa's tea

Fri Jan 30_ Fine day at frozen snow nearly all gone just ice on road, have had good sleighing since
the day of Election. Aunt Margaret Dobson buried.
Sat Jan 31_ Fine day. We drove to Thornhill got oysters, Pa & Ma here
Sun Feb 1_ Fine morning. Uncle & Aunt N. at church. We all went over to Pa's for tea. I am poorly.
Very mild, poor sleighing.
Mon Feb 2_ Raining a little. Uncle & Aunties at Thornhill.
Tue Feb 3_ Mild day. I am still poorly. Lizzie called.
Wed Feb 4_ Rained a little and cleared. We were all at Pa's sewing rags.
Thur Feb 5_ Fine but cold. Aunt Mattie called at Mrs G but did not stay
Fri Feb 6_ Fine day. I was at Marys sewing carpet rags. I went to church at night. I am feeling better.
Sat Feb 7_: Beautiful day quiet mild. Lizzie here for tea. Aunt Nellie called at Mrs Troyers. Aunt M.
and Uncle at G. Charlters
SunFeb 8_ Dreadful stormy day. we were at home all day.
Mon Feb 9_ Fine day quiet mild. I called at Pa's in the evening.
Tue Feb 10_ Aunt Mattie went to Toronto. I was at Mary's. A Teasdale here
Wed Feb 11_ Fine snow all gone again rained in the evening.
Thur Feb 12_ Fine but very sloppy. we went up to Marys to sew rags.
Fri Feb 13_ Fine and turning a little colder. Uncle in Toronto.
Sat Feb14_ Mick been here since Tuesday. went home this afternoon
Sun Feb 15_ Beautiful day. I went to Fisherville. We went out to church in the evening in buggy.
Mon Feb16_ Fine day but turning very cold. Uncle and Aunties at Mr Watsons. the girls and I at
Mary's.
Tue Feb 17_ Very cold. we went out to social took $19.50 at table

Wed Feb 18_ Fine but dreadful wind and cold. Aunt Nellie and I at Mary's. I went to Prayer Meeting
Thur Feb 19_ Very cold. Auntie up to see Mrs Charlton we went over to Pa's in the evening.
Fri Feb 20_ Beautiful day but cold. I went to Toronto.
Sat Feb 21_ Fine but cold. I called to ask for Mrs Charlton
Sun Feb 22_ Fine day. T. Farr here. I went to Fisherville. We all went out to church in sleigh
Mon Feb 23_ Fine and milder T. Farr left. Aunt Nellie and I at Pas for tea
Tue Feb 24_ Fine and very mild. Mary & children also Annie & Lizzie here.
Wed Feb 25_ Fine and mild very muddy no sleighing. I was at Mr Teasdales for tea then over at
Prayer Meeting
Thur Feb 26_ Fine and mild. Auntie at an extra W. A. meeting.
Fri Feb 27_ Fine untill evening rained. Uncle & I at Willies in eving
Sat Feb 28_ Raining at intervals water high in the creeks.
Sun Feb 29 Mar 1 Fine but decidedly colder. Uncle and Aunties at morning ch I went to Fisherville in
the afternoon.
Mon Feb30 Mar 2 Fine and quiet mild. Annie here for tea.
Tue Feb Mar 3_ Fine day. at home. very mild.
Wed Mar 4_ Quiet mild. I went to Prayer Meeting in the Evening
Thur Mar 5_ Fine day. but dull and very muddy. Auntie at W. A. Meeting. I was at Mary Watson's in
the afternoon.
Fri Mar 6_ Fine and warm. Aunt N. at Mary's I called Mrs Charlton
Sat Mar 7_ Came showers at intervals. we were at home.
Sun Mar 8_ Rained all morning. I was at church also rest in the evening. I was over at Pa's in the
afternoon.

Mon Mar 9_ Fine & quiet warm. Auntie up finishing Mary's mat. Marjorie here for the afternoon.
Uncle took her home in the evening.
Tue Mar 10 - : Fine day; Uncle and Pa at sale at Richmond Hill We were at home all day, fine and
mild.
Wed Mar11 _ Fine day; I went to Prayer Meeting in the evening
Thur Mar12_ Fine day, roads a little dry. At Mas for teas also A&. & C. T.
Fri Mar13_ Fine day. we were at home. all day.
Sat Mar14 _ Fine and warm, Lizzie here for tea.
Sun Mar15_ Fine and roads dry walking. Pa's here for dinner. at afternoon, {written above the line:
and} ev. ch.
Mon16 _ Fine untill evening it Rained. I called at Marys in afternoon
Tue Mar17 _ Fine but very muddy. Uncle and Pa at Sale at Richmond Hill
Wed Mar18_ Fine day. Aunt M. came home. Mrs Teasdale & A. here. at Prayer M
Thur Mar19_Fine and extremely warm for March Aunt Nellie at W. A. Meeting. (frogs out) to-night.
Fri Mar 20_ :Fine day. We were all at Pa's afternoon. sewing carpet,
Sat Mar 21_ Muddy as rained last night. Lizzie and A. here for tea
Sun Mar 22_Fine day. I went to morning church and all at Pas for dinner. girls and I at Fisherville, I
went with just fur on {written above line: caperim}
Mon Mar 23_ {written between the lines: one of turkeys layed} Raining little all day. cleaned Mans
room & made Uncles Carpet
Tue Mar 24_ Fine day but very cold wind. cleaned cellar & out for a drive.
Wed Mar 25_ Fine but cold. we washed & cleaned Chamber. at Prayer M.
Thur Mar26_ : Fine day. not quiet as cold. Aunt Mattie at Mr Whites. I was at Marys. we went to Mrs
Troyers in the evening.

Fri Mar 27_ Uncle & Aunt M. at Thornhill. latter collecting Missionary Money
Sat Mar 28_ Fine day. Aunties at Mary's evening sofa,
Sun Mar 29_ Fine day. I was at morning church and Fisherville roads beautiful, T Farr here. Children
came
Mon Mar 30_ Fine day little cold, roads good, we went over to Edgely with Willies moving,
Tue Mar 31_ Fine day papering at Willies,
Wed Apr 1_ Fine day, finished papering Aunt M. home
Thur Apr2_ Fine and still cleaning
Fri Apr 3_ Rained heavily and snowed.
Sat Apr4_ Very cold for April & quiet lot snow {written above in small writing: Annie & I home,}
Sun Apr 5_ Fine day but sloppy. Uncle, Aunt M & I at church. Ma & girls called
Mon Apr 6_ Fine day, but cold. Uncle & Aunt M took Charlie home, I went to Prayer Meeting.
Tue Apr 7_ Fine day. but cold. Aunt N & Marjorie at Pa's moved stove out
Wed Apr 8_ Fine day, much warmer, I walked to Thornhill. Mr & Mrs Gibson called
Thur Apr 9_ Rained at intervals. Annie & Lizzie here in evening
Fri Apr 10_ Fine but cool. Good Friday. Went to Willies for a drive, {written above the line: set our
turkey }
Sat Apr 11_ Fine but cold. Marjorie at Pa's. Mrs McMurtry and Susie Gallanough also John Cooks
here for tea, rained at night
Sun Apr 12_ Easter Sunday. Aunties & Uncle at Church. I went Fisherville at Pa's in the evening.
{Three black lines run vertically down the page through the writing, like they were going to make 4
columns for a chart of some kind}
Tue Mar 10 _Fine untill evening it rained heavily. Uncle at Mr Clarks wood cutting. snow nearly all
gone

Wed Mar 11_Fine and very warm, saddened up around yards. I went to Prayer Meeting. We seen
Robins.
Thur Mar 12_ Fine day. I was at Mas for tea also A & C. Teasdale
Fri Mar 13_ Fine day. we were at home.
Sat Mar 14_Fine day. Lizzie here for tea.
Sun Mar15_ Fine and warm. Roads nice and dry for walking. Pa's all here for dinner. the girls and I
went to Fisherville. We went to evening ch.
Mon Mar16_ Fine day we were at home all day. I called at Marys
Tue Mar 17_ Fine day quiet warm, roads drying.
Wed Mar18_ Fine day, Aunt M. came home. Mrs Teasdaale and A. here for tea. went to Prayer
Meeting.
Thur Mar19_ Fine & extremely warm for April. we took Aunt Nellie to an extra W. A. Meeting.
Fri Mar20_ Fine day very warm, over at Ma's sewing carpet
Sat Mar21_ Fine day, Lizzie and Annie here for tea.
Sun Mar22_ Fine and warm I went to morning church
{End of page with vertical lines.}
Mon Apr13_ Easter Monday,. cold & win {black inkblot} dy, Aunt N. went down to Walmer Rd We
cleaned, parlor, spare bedroom and kitchen.
Tue Apr14 _ Rained heavily all day, Aunt M. went to Toronto,
Wed Apr15_ Rained at intervals and cold. at home all day.
Thur Apr 16 _ Fine, Marjorie over at Ma's. Aunt Nellie at W. A. Meeting
Fri Apr 17_ Fine day a little warmer, I went to Mr Teasdales at Prayer M.
Sat Apr 18_ Fine day, I went to Toronto on the 8.20 car;

Sun Apr19 _ Fine day, heavy. frost, I went to Fisherville and to evening ch.
Mon Apr20_ Fine but cold, ice quiet thick. did some gardening. Men seeding, {seeding written on an
angle to fit it in at the edge of the page}
Tue Apr21_ Coming squawls of snow, cold. men seeding. Aunt M, & Alice came,
Wed Apr22 _: Fine but cold, I went out to Mr Gibsons confirmation Service, {Service written on an
angle to fit it in at the edge of the page}
Thur Apr23_ Fine and cold, we were at home all day. {written between the lines and at an angle to fit
it in: called at Mrs Keys,}
Fri Apr 24_ Fine and cold, Mr Korne here grafting trees.
Sat Apr 25 _ Fine but cold, Uncle was in Toronto in the afternoon
SunApr26_ Fine & a little warmer; Uncle, Aunt M and Alice at Chuch, I went to Fisherville. the girls
here in the evening
Mon Apr27 _ Fine day, we papered Uncles room, quiet warm,
Tue Apr28_ Fine & warm, cleaned our room & finished Uncles.
WedApr29_ Fine & very warm, put our stair carpet down, {written between the lines: sitting out on
the Verandah,} Aunt Jennie came, Mr Gibson called Uncle & I at Class _ Annie went to Dr.. Aunt M &
Alice called at Ma's,
Thur Apr30_ Very high wind, hot, followed by heavy rain. Mr Gibson & Mr Oxley called. Uncle hired
the latter,
Fri AprMay1_ Verry cold, the ground quiet frozen, I went to stay with Annie, she is quiet better. Aunt
Jennie left. Uncle, Alice and Aunt Mattie went out to Willies in {written above, between the lines:
evening}
Sat May2_ Fine but cold. Erskine Oxley started work.
Sun May 3_ Raining steadily, a little milder, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and Alice at church. We went to Pa's
for tea.

Mon May 4_ Fine and a little warmer, we went for drive to {written above and between the lines:
Maple}
Tue May 5_ Fine and warm, I walked out to Edgely. but got ride {written above and between the
lines: home}
Wed May 6_ Fine day. I went to class Uncle & Alice went to drive,
Thru May 7_ Fine day. {written above and between the lines: Erskine left this a.m} Aunties at W. A.
Mr and Mrs G Charlton here,
Fri May {ink smudged through} 8_ Fine day. we were at home all day. A & Auntie called Sat at Mrs
Bowson. {written above and between the lines: 15 turkeys hatched} Uncle and Aunt M. at Mrs Nelles,
Sat May 9_ Fine day. and quiet warm, we called at Mrs Teasdales,
Sun May10_ Fine day very warm, Willies also Pa's all here. I have all my summer underclothing on.
Marjorie stayed
Mon May 11. Fine and quiet warm, Uncle took Marjorie home also Alice and Aunt Nellie went for a
drive,
Tue May 12_ Fine and warm, summery weather
Wed May 13_ Fine & very, Alice went to Toronto, we washed, Uncle brought Mary and the children
over then they {written above and between the lines: went back while}
Thur May 14_ Fine and warm, came a little shower; we took our Coal stove out & cleaned dining
room, Annie here for tea
Fri May15 _Fine day, and very warm. I called at Ma's, A. has a felon
Sat May16 _ Fine day. very warm, the girls here in the evening.
Sun May17_ Fine and very warm, I went to Fishervile, Uncle Aunt Nellie and I went to evening
church,
Mon May18 = Fine day extremely warm for May. came little shower.
Tue May19_ Fine and warm we were at home all day,

Wed May20_ Fine& very warm, Aunt M and I walked to class,
Thur May 21_ Fine and very warm, Alice came home; We went to Willies
Fri May 22_ Fine and a little cooler. Pa bought a horse in the morning,
Sat May 23 _ Fine & quiet cooll. Mrs Teasdale and Annie here for tea.
Sun May 24 _ Came a little shower in the morning. uncle and Aunt Mattie and A, at morning ch. I
went to Fisherville. Lizzie and I at evening Church
Mon May 25 _ Very fine & cool. Uncle took Alice & I for a drive to R. Hill,
Tue May 26 _ Rained a little in the morning. heavy thunder storm in evening
Wed May 27_ Aunties and Alice went to Toronto, Mr Mason fixing pump Ma & girls here when it
came a heavy thunderstorm so could not go to Prayer Meeting.
Thur May 28, _: Fine day and quiet cool. We were at home {written above: Aunt M. at Willies
papering.
Fri May 29_ Fine and very cool. Pollie Johnston came. I went to class.
Sat May 30_Fine day, and cool; I went to Toronto for a while in afternoon
Sun May31_ Fine day and cool; I went to morning church; I went to Fisherville also Aunt M and Alice.
I was at Ma's for tea Uncle Ante Millie and Alice went to evening Church. {written above and between
the lines: Willies in the evening}
Mon June {written overtop of what appears to be "May"}1st_ Fine and very warm. we were at home
all day.
Tue June2 _ Fine day. Pollie Johnston here. we were at home.
Wed June 3_ Fine day. Pollie left at noon. Uncle got hurt. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle took me out to
class.
Thur June4_ Fine day. I went to Confirmation at 7.30,
Fri June 5_ Fine day. Uncle & Pa at a Sale. Aunties at Mrs Troyers.

Sat June 6_ Fine but very smoky. I called at Ma's in the evening.
Sun June 7_ ; Warm day. Uncle, Aunt N. & I at church. T. Farr here for tea. & Uncle drove him to
Toronto rained a little in the evening
Mon June 8 _ Fine day but warm. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs McDonalds,
Tue June 9 _ Fine but warm, Aunties and A .at Mrs Teasdales. the girls here in the eve.
Wed June 10 _ Fine day. Alice went to Toronto. Uncle & Aunt M. at Richmond H. I was at Prayer
{written above and between the lines: M}
Thur June 11_ Fine day. A & C. {written above and between the lines: had a good rain this morn
early, cool,} Teasdale also Elsie &. A & L Cooper here in the evening
Fri June12_ Fine day untill evening it came a shower. very cold.
Sat June13_ Uncle & Aunt M drove to Toronto to look for a man. Tim Bowes raising Alice came
home.
Sun June 14._ Fine but dull & cold. Lizzie here for tea. Uncle, Alice & I at evg Ch
Mon June 15 _ Fine and cool. I walked out to Willies. Alice & Uncle out dining.
Tue June 16 _ Fine until heavy rain in the evening. Aunt Nellie & Alice up to Willcox Lake. Leddy
Sheran here,
Wed June17 _ Fine day, and cool, I went to Prayer M. in the evening.
Thur June18 _ Fine day but cool, Mr Delamere here working.
Fri June 19 _ Fine day moderately warm. We drove to Brampton.
Sat Jun 20 _ Fine day a little warmer. Lizzie called in afternoon.
Sun Jun 21 _ Fine but dull. I went to Fisherville. we all at Pas for tea
Mon Jun 22 _ Fine day, Pa, and Uncle away & brought some cattle
Tue Jun 23 _ Rained a little. Alice left on the morning car,

Wed June 24_ Very wet day. Lizzie here, too wet to go to Edgely picnic. Heard {written above and
between the lines: of Daves marriage}
Thur Jun 25 _ Fine day and moderately warm. Went to Miss Duncans.
Fri Jun 26_ Fine day & warm. Mary and Dick Watson here.
Sat Jun 27_ Fine & warm. Uncle at Guelph. We went to pic-nic Mr Keys
Sun June 28 _ Fine .and cool, Mr Reives & Mr Johnsons here, also Pa's, Lizzie and I walked out to
Church in the evening,
Mon Jun 29_ Fine {written above and between the lines: Pa commenced haying.} & very hot, Aunties
& Ma drove out to Miss Bowes.
Tue Jun 30 _ Fine and very warm, rained in the evening.
Wed July 1 _ Dominion Day. {written above and between the lines: Very very hot.} We went to
Presbypterian Pic_nic
Thur July 2 _ A little cooler. Aunties & The girls in Toronto.
Fri July 3_ Rained heavily in morn then clear. Aunt M & I at {Bnds L?},
Sat Ju 4 _ FIne {written above and between the lines: David and wife here for tea.} and quit cool.
Aunt Mattie & I in Toronto.
Sun Ju 5 _ Aunt {written above and between the lines: had our first green peas} Nellie, Uncle & I at
church. Mr Bales' also T. Farr here,
Mon July 6 _ Fine {written above and between the lines: men started haying.} day, very warm, Aunt
Nellie went out to Willies,
Tue July 7 _ Fine & extremely hot, the girls here picking peas in eve.
Wed July 8 _ Fine {written above and between the lines: Aunt Nellie came home,} day very hot,
Lizzie C. and A. Mason here at Prayer M.
Thur July 9 _ Fine but still hotter. Aunt N. Picking berries at Breakeys, Fri July 10 _ Fine & moderately warm. I was at Mr Teasdale for tea,

Sat July 11 _ Fine & moderately warm, came a slight shower in eve,
Sun July 12 _ Fine and warm, Went to morning ch_ I went to Fisherville, I went to Pa's in the
evening. Aunt M & Uncle at Willies.
Mon Ju13_ Fine and very, very cool, I went picking berries to Pa's,
Tue Ju 14 _ Fine & cool, Aunt Mattie and I went to Mt Pleasant
Wed Ju 15 _ Fine day & very cool, picking berrys. I went to Prayer M,
Thur Ju 16 _ {written above and between the lines: Aunties went for a drive in evening.} Fine day.
Aunt Nellie at Aunt Lizzies. Annie & L, here in eve
Fri Ju 17 _ Fine day and very cool. Our men hauling {written above and between the lines: ours
finished haying.} hay at Poos in {written below and between the lines: afternoon}
Sat July18 _ Dull but did not rain. Our people haying at Pas,
Sun July19 _ Frightful rain fall & thunderstorm in the afternoon
Mon July20 _ We had two thunder showers. The girls here in eve,
Tue July 21 _ Fine here but heavy rain in Toronto, Aunt M. & I at Island
Wed Ju 22 _ Lizzie brought pail new potatoes. Aunt N & girls picking berries in afternoon.

{Diarist seems to have gotten confused and is writing Jan, instead of Ju or July}

Thur Jan 23_ Fine and cool. We girls up at Mr Keys, Elsies birthday.
Fri Jan 24 _ Fine and very warm, Annie had the girls for tea.
Sat Jan 25 _ Very Very hot, the girls here for tea also Miss Porter {written above and between the
lines: Miss Smith}
Sun Jan 26 _ Quiet cool again we went to morning ch. I went to Fisherville. Pas here for tea. Some
of them went to Edgely
Mon Jan 27 _ Fine and cool, Aunt nellie & girls picking berries
Tue Jan 28 _Fine day. & cool, I went to Prayer Meeting.
Wed Jan 29 _ Fine & very warm after severe storm. We girls at Mr Teasdales.
Thur Jan 30 _ Fine day. moderately warm. {written above and between the lines: Aunt N & I picked
berries eve} We were at home.
Fri Jan 31 _ Fine and very cool, uncle in Toronto. Mick at home poorly
{Diarist is back writing the correct month.}
Sat Aug 1 _ Fine day. I went to Toronto Uncle & aunt M. helping at {something illegible written at and
angle at the end of the line.}
Sun Aug 2 _ Went to morning church, I went to Fisherville. Thy brot Marjorie home last night. Pa
here in the evening.
Mon Aug 3 _ Uncle at Willies, our men at Pas. Fine and cool.
Tue Aug 4 _ Raining heavily all morning. Aunt N. and Annie went to Toronto. I went to Prayer
Meeting. Ma here in The evening
Wed Aug 5 _ Fine but dull, and sultry. Uncle with Willie getting machine {written above and between
the lines: fixed}
Thur Aug 6 _ Fine day. Aunt Mattie, Marjorie and I drove to Thornhill,
Fri Aug 7 _ Fine and cool. Pa's all here and hauled first barley.

Sat Aug 8 _ Fine day, finished barley here and went to Pas in the morning, at home all day,
Sun Aug 9_ Raining in the morning. We were at Pa's for tea. David Smellies there. Uncle took Lizzie
and I for a drive in we,
Mon Aug 10 _ Men cutting spring wheat & Oats. Aunt M in Toronto,
Tue Aug 11 _ Fine day, and cool Mr Gibsons called,
Wed Aug 12 _ Fine day. I was at Pa's in afternoon & at Prayer M.
Thur Aug 13 _ Fine day. All over at Willies thrashing Teasdale girl {written above and between the
lines: called}
Fri Aug 14 _ Fine day, and cool. We went to Thornhill for drive,
Sat Aug 15 _ Fine day. we were at home Lizzie here in evening.
Sun Aug 16 _ Fine but very hot. Uncle at Mr Homes funeral, Lizzie and I at Mrs Watsons they went to
church in eve,
Mon Aug 17_ Fine day, very warm. Men hauling in. Auntie home
Tue Aug 18 _ Fine but warm, at home all day. Men here
Wed Aug 19_ Fine and warm, Frances came out, at Prayer {written above and between the lines:
Meeting} {Written below and between the lines: barns full cannout got more grain in
Thur Aug 20 _ Fine and cooler. Frances at Pa's for tea.
Fri Aug 21 _ Fine day and warm. F. went home. Men at Mr {written above and between the lines:
Hornes Thrashing}.
Sat Aug 22 _ Fine very hot and dusty. Men at Mr Blarkes Thrashing
Sun Aug 23 _ Fine day and cooler. I went to Concord Church. Uncle Aunt M. & Marjorie at ch, Uncle
went to see Mr White in the afternoon. Uncle and I took Marjorie home,
Mon Aug 24 _ Fine day, quiet cool. Pas Thrashing. Stella Osler and Clara Leasdale here. rained at
night.

Tue Aug 25 _Fine with exception of sprinkling. We thrashed.
Wed Aug 26 _ Dull day but no rain. I went to Prayer Meeting,
Thur Aug 27 _ Fine but quiet warm, Aunt M. and I in Toronto,
Fri Aug 28 _ Rained in the afternoon. Uncle & Auntie at Mr Ellarby's, {written above and between the
lines: funeral}
Sat Aug 29 _ Rained steadily all day. Uncle down to Toronto on car,
Sun Aug 30 _ Rained all day, very heavy at times. At Pa's in evening
Mon Aug 31 _ Heavy rain in the afternoon. Aunt M. and I at Exhibition. the rest out at Willies for
Plumbs.
Tue Sept 1 _ Fine but dull, at home all day. everything wet.
Wed Sept 2 _ Fine day very, very, close. I went to Prayer Meeting.
Thur Sept 3 _ Fine and very, very warm, I took Parasol to Huffs
Fri Sept 4 _ Fine day very hot, cool in evening. called at Pa's,
Sat Sep 5 _Fine and very cool. I went out to help Mary. Dr Appelbe.
Sun Sep 6_ Fine & cool. Uncle & Dr Appelbe at Church and at Pa's for tea. I went to Fisherville.
Mon Sep 7_ Dull & cool. Dr left. Margaret & Alice came. Harvesting at Pas.
Tue Sep8_ Fine but dull & cool. At Exhibition. Mrs Troyer & Lynda here, in the evening. finished
harvest at Pa's.
Wed Sep 9_Fine but very warm. Aunt M. & the girls at Ma's for tea,
Thur Sep 10 _ Heavy thunder Storm. the girls left in the evening,
Fri Sep 11 _ Fine day. Mick at Exhibition. Mrs Green & Lizzie Bowes called. Uncle & Aunt Mattie at
Willies at eve.
Sat Sep 12 _ Fine & very warm, Mr & Mrs Nightingale came for tea.

Sun Sep 13_ Very hot. Pa & Ma here for dinner. We all went there for tea,
Mon S14 _ Fine & warm. They went for drive in forenoon, then to car at 510
Tue Sep 15 _ Very Very hot. cut Hungarian and pulled peas,
Wed Sep 16 _ Very hot, Aunt Mattie went to Brantford. I went to Prayer Meeting. turned cool at night,
Thur Sep 17 _ Rained in the morning. Lizzie here all da,
Fri Sep 18 _ Fine and cooler. we were at home.
Sat Sep 19 _ Fine day and cool. Men hauling in peas. Heavy frost with ice last night.
Sun Sep 20 _ {written above and between the lines: heavy frost with ice last night.} Beautiful day
and cool, Our people at Markham Fair {written above and between the lines: Mr Albert Farr died} at
Mr Reives. Lizzie here. I went to morning church at Concord and to Fisherville.
Mon Sep 21 _ Fine day, Pa & Willie helped finish hungarian Mr Gibson called also Mrs High & Miss
Venevry, {written above and between the lines: to tea}
Tue Sep 22 _ Fine day, at home all day,
Wed Sep 23 _ Fine unill E evening a little shower, We did not go to Prayer Meeting
Thur Sep 24 _ Fine day cold. Uncle and Auntie at Thornhill in {written above and between the lines:
evening}
Fri Sep 25 _ Fine day. I called to see Mabel Reaman. At Willies in eve.
Sat Sep 26 _ Fine day. cool, I went to Mrs Leasdales for tea,
Sun Sep 27 __. Fine. Uncle & I at morning ch. Willie here. We girls want to Lutheran ch.
Mon Sep 28_ Very cold. I went to help decorate the ch. in afternoon
Tue Sep 29_ Fine day. Uncle at Mr Muldoons funeral, Went to Harvest H. Service.
Wed Sep 30 _ Fine & quite hot, Uncle at Mrs Ludfords funeral, Aunt Mattie came home. Uncle &
Auntie called at Mercy Cooler. I went to {written above and between the lines: Prayer M}
Thur SepOct 1 _ Fine day untill evening a little rain flies bad,

Fri Sep 2 _ I walked out to Mary's, fine and quiet warm,
Sat Sep 3. Fine and warm, Willie brought me home in eve
Sun Sep Oct 4 _ Fine & very warm out in blouses. Went to Morning ch; Uncle at Mr Farrs for tea.
Aunt Mattie and I at {written above and between the lines: Fisherville}
Mon Sep Oct 5. Fine day. Mrs Troyer & Edith here to tea.
Tue Sep Oct 6. Fine day. Mr Gibson also Mrs Nellis here for tea
Wed Sep Oct 7. Fine day. quiet Warm, Uncle & Auntie at Willies I went to Prayer Meeting.
Thur Sep Oct 8. Fine day. we were at home all day.
Fri Sep Oct 9. Fine day. moderately warm, at home.
Sat Sep Oct 10. Fine day, Uncle went up to Mr Bothams, {written on a slight downward angle:
cleaned chamber.}
Sun Sep Oct 11_ Fine day. I went to morning church at Concord and to Fisherville. all at Pa's for
dinner. Willies out.
Mon Sep Oct 12 _ Fine day. & warm. Aunt M. & I in Toronto, Aunt Lizzie came in the evening. Men
started pulling mangels.
Tue Sep Oct 13 _ Beautiful day, Aunties all at Ma's for tea.
Wed Sep Oct 14 _ Fine day, Aunt Lizzie went home. Cleaned mans room clothes closets and spare
room upstairs
Thur Sep 15 _ {written above and between the lines: (Thanksgiving)} Fine day but dull. We went to
Fair. rained in eve.
Fri Sep Oct 16 _ Fine day. but dull. finished upstairs and Parlor,
Sat Sep Oct 17_ Rained a little Put up Parlor stove and cleaned Pantry
Sun Sep Oct 18 _ Cold and windy I went to Fisherville, & at evening ch

Mon Sep Oct 19_ Fine day. {written above and between the lines: washed & cleaned dining room,}
Mr Robinson got 17 barrels apples at $1. bbl,
Tue Sep Oct 20 _ Fine day & quiet warm, cleaned kitchen & ironed.
Wed Sep 21 _ Fine and warm. I went to Prayer Meeting. We called {written above and between the
lines: Felicia}
Thur Sep 22 _ Fine but a little colder. we were at home,
Fri Sep Oct 23 _ Fine day. cold, Aunt Nellie went out to Willies in eve
Sat Sep Oct 24 _Fine day, heavy frost last night. could not finished roots, haul turnips untill
afternoon. I went to Thornhill in eve
Sun Sep Oct 25_ Fine day. cold, We went to morning church, Uncle and I at Carrville church,
Mon Sep Oct 26 _ Fcold. day and Snowing. Uncle & Auntie in Toronto. we put up Coal Stove at
night & light it.
Tue Sep Oct 27_ Cold and quiet thick over with Snow. men at Mr Clarkes {written above and
between the lines: thrashing}
Wed Sep Oct 28 _ Fine and much milder. Mrs Teasdale & Annie here for tea. Auntie came home &
brought Charlie
{written above the usual first line: Roosters 80 cts Gobblors. $1.10 . hens $1 got turkeys}
Thur Sep Oct 29_Fine & very warm, cleaned our back kitchen. Mr Robinson
Fri Sep Oct 30 _ Fine & very warm, Pa, Ma, and girls here in evening
Sat Sep Oct 31 _ Halloween. fine and very mild all day.
Sun Nov 1 _ Fine day, and very mild. The girls Aunt M, and I at evening ch, Uncle Aunt M. & I at
morning ch, I went to Fisherville. L Farr also the girls to tea.
Mon Nov 2 _ Fine and very warm, I walked to Thornhill with {written above land between the lines:
let our Coal Stove out,} Aunt Mattie on her way to Toronto,
Tue Nov 3 _ Fine day; I called at Pa's in the afternoon

Wed Nov 4 _ Fine day, I went to Prayer Meeting. They took {written above and between the
lines:Charlie home}
Thur Nov 5 _ Fine day, we were at home, Auntie at W. A. Meeting
Fri Nov 6 _ Fine but cold again. We light Coal Stove again
Sat Nov 7_ Fine day a little milder. Lizzie here for tea
Sun Nov 8_ Fine day. at morning ch. Uncle & I at Fisherville. We went out to Willies in the evening
Mon Nov 9_ Fine day we were at home all day,
Tue Nov 10_ Cold. Mrs & Miss Reive & Mrs Wrig ht here . Aunt Jennie, Uncle Smellie and Aunt M,
{written at a slight angle and edge of page: came}
Wed Nov 11_ Cold and windy Pa's called to bring pork We went over to see Annie in the evening.
rained a little in eve,
Thur Nov 12_ Fine and mild. we were at home all day. Dinah {written above the line: killed.}
Fri Nov 13_ Fine day. we were at home. Finished ploughing
Sat Nov 14_ Fine & colder, Uncle & Aunt Jennie went home in the afternoon. I went to Pa's for tea.
Sun Nov 15_ Fine but very cold. I went to Fisherville. We went to evening church. Aunt Nellie at Pa's
for tea.
Mon Nov 16_ Raining & sleeting, trees all iced over. Mr & Mrs Watson here {written above and
between the lines: all day}
Tue Nov 17 _ Fina and a little warmer Uncle shot 13 pigeons. He & Aunt M {witten above and
between the lines: at Edgely in eve}
Wed Nov 18_ Fine but hard frozen, M Lee here, went to Prayer M
Thur Nov 19_ Fine but very cold, I went to Willies came home with {witten above and between the
lines: W in eve}
Fri Nov 20 _ Fine and a little warmer, Armee & Lizzie here for tea. {witten above and between the
lines: Mrs Welsh called.}

Sat Nov 21 _ Fine and cold. Aunties in Toronto,
Sun Nov 22,_ Rained slightly all day, Uncle Aunt Mattie and I at morning church. Uncle at Mr Farrs
for tea.
Mon Nov 23,_ Raining a little we were at home all day.
Tue Nov 24,_ Fine day, but very cold, we were at home; The girls came home from Davisville.
Wed Nov 25,_ Fine day, but very cold, I went to Prayer Meeting.
Thur Nov 26,_ Down to Zero. {written above and between the lines: some people say.} We were at
home all day.
Fri Nov 27,_ Fine day a little warmer. Uncle in Toronto. Aunt Nellie and I called at Mrs Charltons to
see stove.
Sat Nov 28th_:Fine day; Mr Frances put in our coal stove; I went to Mr Teasdales for tea. Uncle and
Auntie at Willies in the evening. Mick left tonight,
Sun Nov 29 _Snowing quiet fast, Uncle and Aunt Nellie at Church; I went over to Pa's for tea, They
came here in eve
Mon Nov 30_ Fine day. Uncle helped to move Mr Farrs. Aunt N {written below and between the lines:
called at Mrs Cherrys & Mrs Riddells }
Tue Dec 1 _ Fine day. We were at home. quiet mild. {written below and between the lines: We went
to Eckardt Concert in the evening.}
Wed Dec 2 _ Snowed a little in the morning. We killed our pigs 4 _and had a fine day.
Thur Dec 3_ Fine day. Made Standing pies. Aunties at W. A. Meeting & Mrs Nelles for tea. Lizzie
here,
Fri Dec 4 _ Snowing a little again. Uncle got Coal.
Sat Dec 5 _ Snowing in the morning. We went out to Willies in the sleigh in the afternoon
Sun Dec 6 _ Uncle and Aunties went to morning {written above and between the lines: Up to
Chapmans in eve,} Church in the cutter. I went to Fisherville

Mon Dec 7 _ Fine day. Mr Golland died. Uncle and Auntie at Willie for a while in the afternoon. Went
up to Mrs Gollands in {written above and between the lines: eve }
Tue Dec 8 _Fine day with exception of light snow. Uncle and Auntie at funeral. I walked to Thornhill
in the afternoon for a parcel of wool.
Wed Dec 9 _ Snowing a little all day. We were at home,
Thur Dec 10 _ Fine day but cold, we went to Thornhill in the big sleigh, then out to Willies.
Fri Dec 11 _ Fine day but cold and windy, Annie and Lizzie here for tea, Uncle and I at Mr Baxters
Party
Sat Dec 12 _ Snowing heavily all day, a great debth. Uncle and I went over to Pa's for tea, came rain
at night taking most of the snow off.
Sun Dec 13 _ Turning extremely cold and a very high wind, Uncle, Aunt Mattie and I at morning
Church,I went to Fisherville.
Mon Dec 14 _ Fine day verry, verry cold, Willies all here for dinner.
Tue Dec 15 _ Fine but cold, I went to Toronto with Annie,
Wed Dec 16 _ Fine day with exception of a squawl of snow in the afternoon. I went to Thornhill and
our people at Mr Teasdales funeral.
Thur Dec 17 _ Fine and much milder, Pa's butchering, we were all over.
Fri Dec 18 _ Fine day and moderately warm,
Sat Dec 19 _ Peter Huff fixing pump. very mild, and I walked down to Johnstons _ at Pa's skating &
for tea.
Sun Dec 20th _ Snowing and quiet wet. Uncle, Aunt Nellie and I at evening Church.
Mon Dec 21 _ Fine day, and moderately cold. Annie called in this afternoon.
Tue Dec 22 _ Fine day but a little colder, we went over to Willies butchering.
Wed Dec 23 _ Fine day and milder, Uncle in Toronto at Conservation Convention. Aunt Mattie and I
out helping to decorate the church.

Thur Dec 24 _ Fine day, very mild and sloppy, Aunt Mattie and I helping to decorate, Uncle came out
for us we had tea at Mrs Nelles.
Fri Dec 25 _ | Christmas Day. | We were all over at Pa's. cold day.
Sat Dec 26 _ Verry cold. about 12 below zero this morning {written above and between the lines: I
put on my heavy undervest,} I went to the skating Rink at night,
Sun Dec 27 _ Storming a little all day, Uncle and Aunt Mattie at morning Church. I was at home all
day,
Mon Dec 28th _ Fine but extremely cold, Mick here. I went down to Miss Johnstons in the afternoon.
Annie called. Uncle at Lodge and Supper,
Tue Dec 29th _ Snowing a little and milder, Pa, Ma, Annie and Lizzie Uncle and Aunties at Willies for
tea, Annie and Lizzie here for a while.
Wed Dec 30th _ : Fine day, Annie and I went to see Mabel Heaman, I had tea at Pa's and went to
Prayer M
Thur Dec 31st _A little stormy. Electioneers' calling, I went to the store in the evening.
End of Year 1903.
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