Mary Edith Throop (1892-1955)
1909-1910

Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive volunteers
No. 2. Memorandum {pink front cover depicts a warrior standing in front of a body of water,
with the stars and moon in the background. The word “Sentinal” is written in script at the
bottom.}
June 1909.
June 1 - Tues. - We cleaned the parlor
June 2 - Wed - Started to clean the dining room & also stretched our curtains. Irene
Mallory &
Allen Bissell were married 9 p.m.
June 3 - Thur. - Papered the dining- room to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Jr.) came up to-night & we
made
the frame for my embroidery hat
June 4 - Fri. - We finished our dining-room to-day. It rained this Eve
June 5 - Sat. - It rained some & has been cloudy all day. We put our stove out to-day I
went to
the factory to-night (as it is the first night they made butter this summer) & I stopped at
Mrs.
Beatties Mrs. J. Beattie finished my hat to-night. Henry Willard & Mr. Geo. Tassey went
fishing
to-night but did not catch any fish.
June 6 - Sun. - Laura & I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. I laid down this p.m. & wrote
a
letter to Luella Daniels this Eve. The new preach, Mr. Wright preached at St. Georg’s this Eve
for
the first.
June 7 - Mon. - We washed this is Mason’s night.
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June 8 - Tues. - I went down to Annies this a.m. & came back with Mary (as she drove up to
Mr.
G. Dudleys (Sr) to practise with Mrs Lambert Dudley to sing on Sun.
June 9 - Wed. - I ironed to-day
June 10 - Thur. - I washed the wood work in the kitchen. Gordon Walker came down this
Eve.
June 11 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. S. Wrights this p.m. Mary came up & Mrs. E. Dudley came
down
to the church
to practise for Sun. I trained my sweet peas this Eve. mama started painting the kitchen
wood-work to-day
June 12 - Sat. - Elsie & Hyne went to town 5:30 p.m. & left the children here. They stayed all
night but Elsie & Hyne went home. I took the children to the factory to-night.
June 13 - Sun. - Elsie & Hyne came out this p.m. Mrs. E. Dudley sang two solos at Bethel
Church this p.m. there was a thunder storm 1.30 to-night & the lightning struck Manley
Field’s
barn & burnt it.
June 14 - Mon. - We washed. Papa went to Algonquin to get his horses shod I took a music
lesson
this p.m. Mama’s eyes took sore to-day.
June 15 - Tues. - I ironed this a.m Laura was over this a.m. Mama & I pulled up all the
dandelions & weeds in our front yard this Eve.
June 16. - Wed. - Mama went to the Ladies Aid this p.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett’s. Her eyes are
no better.
June 17. - Thur. - Mrs. Wm. Easton. Ethel Rath & Baby Egerton were here this p.m. also
Annie & Howard. It rained this p.m. & Eve.
June 18. - Fri. - I went to Mrs. Wright’s this p.m. & brought my skirt home. There was a hail
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shower this p.m. Mr. J. Easton invited the Presbyterian choir to his place for ice cream this
Eve.
June 19. - Sat. - I planted potatoes.
June 20. - Sun.- Laura & I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. Henry went up to
Grandma’s
this a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Meyer. came here before church & left there horse. They stayed a
while after church. Dr. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my
new dress this Eve for the first.
June 21 - Mon - We washed this a.m. I went down to Jean’s this p.m. & took my lesson &
stayed
for tea.
June 22 - Tues - I ironed. Mama painted the kitchen floor to-day. The pupils from our
school
went to Prescott to-day to try the Entrance
June 23 - Wed - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood’s this p.m. Papa took a load of good to
Prescott for Dr. Meyer. Our new minister Rev. A. B. Johnston arrived at Algonquin 5 p.m. &
the
Ladies had a reception tea for him at the parsonage. I went up to Mary Easton’s this p.m.
Electa Bissell
came up after school. We walked up to the Corner after tea to see the Entrance papers
June 24 - Thur - Buffallo Bill Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Henry clipped Jack out
dog
this Eve. Mama talked to Elsie at Central p.m.
June 25 - Fri - Mama went up to Grandma Manhard’s this a.m. & Henry & I went for her this
Eve. Papa & J. Dalton went away this Eve also.
June 26 - Sat - Papa went to town this a.m. I had a sick - headache all day & cannot hear
out of
my right ear. Henry went to town this Eve. We moved into the kitchen this p.m.
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June 27 - Sun - We separated the milk this a.m. Went to church this p.m. Rev. Mr Johnston
preached his first sermon this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children came out this p.m. & stayed this
Eve. Our bees swarmed this noon but went back to the hive again.
June 28. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to Mrs. Bishop’s this a.m. Mr. Lockwood was here
this
p.m. Hyne & Charlie came out for a little pig this Eve.
June 29. - Tues. - I ironed this a.m. Went down to Warner’s this a.m. Miss Daniels & Miss
H. Byers came there 4.p.m. & stayed till Eve then they brought me home.
June 30.- Wed. - I ironed this a.m. Will Throop & Effie drove through the yard this a.m.
July

1909

July 1 - Thur - Dominion Day. Elsie and Hyne went to the Blue Church Cemetery to the
unveiling
of Barbara Hick’s Monument, & left the children here. I cleaned the cupboard this a.m. Our
bees
swarmed this a.m. but went back to the hive again.
July 2 - Fri. - I picked 59 boxes of straw-berries at Mr. Warner’s to-day. Our bees swarmed
& we
hived them.
July 3 - Sat. - I swept the chamber to day, Went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s this Eve for butter milk.
Papa went to town this Eve. My hearing is better now.
July 4 - Sun. - Annie, Willard & Howard came up this a.m. Mama, Annie & I went to
S.S. this p.m. We all went to church this Eve & papa kept Howard.
July 5 - Mon. - I picked 54 boxes of berries to-day. This is Mason’s night. Papa & Henry
started
to do road work to-day.
July 6 - Tues. - We washed & churned.

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July 7 - Wed. - I picked 35 boxes of berries. Elsie & children & Minnie Throop came out to
Mr.
Warner’s this a.m. Bishop Mills preached at St. Georges’s this Eve. Mama & Mrs. J. Dalton
went
down & I came home with them.
July 8 - Thurs. - I ironed. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.) was here this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s
this
Eve also over to the cemetery & Mrs. Kyle’s with Mrs. Beattie.
July 9 - Fri. - I picked 27 boxes of berries. I cut the grass on Uncle Hugh’s plot this p.m.
Took a bath to-night.
July 10 - Sat. - Went to town with Mr. Warner’s. Saw Mr. Gordon on the market. Went up the
river with Annie, Mary & Willard on the Citizen’s Band Excursion to Alex. Bay. It rained all the
p.m. Left Brockvill 1.30 p.m. arrived 7 p.m. I stayed at Aunt Jane Newell’s all night.
July 11 - Sun. - It has been a warm day. Henry & Elsie came in for me this Eve. We bid Ethel
Rath goo-bye she is to start West Tues.
July 12 - Mon. - I picked 32 boxes of berries. Came home this Eve. Willard went to the
Orange
Walk at Perth.
July 13 - Tues. - We washed. Went to Mr. Walker’s woods for ferns this p.m. Elsie, Minnie
Throop & Ethel were here this p.m. Mr. Cordingley was here this p.m. agent for pianos. Laura
was over this Eve.
July 14 - Wed. - I ironed. Mama went to the Ladie’s Aid at Mrs. V. Well’s this p.m. Papa went
up
for her this Eve.
July 15 - Thur. - I ironed this a.m. Raked with the horse-rake after tea. Went over to Mrs.
Knapp’s after tea this Eve.

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July 16 - Fri. - Picked 6 boxes of berries at Mrs. Warner’s. It rained. Mary came up with me
this
Eve for choir practice but no one came so she stayed here all night.
July 17 - Sat. - Mary went home on the milk-rig this morning. Elsie & Hyde went to town this
p.m. & left the children here. Florence Manhard was here this Eve. She came out to her
grandfather’s this p.m.
July 18 - Sun - Mama & Laura went to Presbyterian church this a.m. There was a heavy
electric
storm this noon. Went to church this Eve.
July 19 - Mon. - We washed. Mama went raspberrying this p.m. Jean Robertson was here for
tea. Mama & Henry went up to Grandma’s this Eve. Papa went over to Mr. Kyle’s & I went
over
to Mrs. Knapp’s. Art McGanity came out to Mr. A. P. Bissell’s this Eve also P. Dales came out
to
Mrs. Beattie’s
July 20 - Tues. - I ironed. Mama went down to Annie’s this a.m. Went to a meeting to
arrange for
our annual social which is to be July 29.
July 21. - Wed. - I raked Mrs. J. Beattie. P. Dales. also A.McGanity] & Edgar Bissell were here
this Eve playing croquet.
July 22. - Thur. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama, & I went berrying this a.m. back of Mr. Wright’s.
Mama
& I went over to Knapp’s for ice-cream to-night. It is raining.
July 23. - Fri. - It rained all day. I went up to Mr. R. Bishop’s & Mr. Lockwood’s this Eve on an
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July 24. - Sat. - Papa went to town this p.m. It has been showery to-day. G. L. Riches called
this
p.m. Eva Easton came home to-day for 2 weeks.
July. 25. Sun. - Went to church & S.S. this p.m. Went over to Mrs. Knapp’s this Eve.
July 26. - Mon. - Mama & I went berrying down to Ferguson’s to-day- Also, Mrs. J. Beattie
Pearl
Wales, Mrs. J. Walton, Mrs. Warner & Annie. We got 10 quarts. A load of gypsies went past
this
p.m. Went to choir practise this Eve at the church. Mr. G. L. Riches was here this Eve.
July 27. - Tues. - We washed & scrubbed.
July 28. - Wed. - We have been cooking for our social. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s to
make candy for the Ladies Aid booth. I raked this p.m.
July. 29. - Thur. - It has been a rainy but is a fine night for our social. They took in about $
75.00
at the social this Eve. Bethel Social
July 30. - Fri. - We went up to the hall to straighten up this a.m. Arthur McGanity was here
for
tea.
July 31. - Sat. - I went up to Mrs. Orr’s this Eve. Henry went to town & Mama went up to Mr.
Walker’s.
August 1909.
Aug 1. - Sun. - I went to S.S. Elsie Hyne. & children came out this p.m. Went to church this
Eve.
Annie, Willard & Mary stopped here after church. Will Orr. & wife came out to Mr. Orr’s this
p.m.
Aug. 2. - Mon. - Mrs. J. Beattie, Mary Warner & I went berryiny this morning. Will Orr. his wife
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little Helen were here this Eve. This is Mason’s Night.
Aug. 3. - Tues. - I raked this p.m.
Aug. 4. - Wed. - We finished haying 1.30. p.m. Mr. G. L. Riches, wife & little boy came here
this
p.m. The Rifle Contest was held this p.m. between Brockville & S. Augusta. Brockvill won by
60
points. They had supper in
[continued from last page] the Mason’s Hall.
Aug. 5. - Thur. - We went to picnic at Perry’s Point 1. p.m. Had several rides in a put-putAug. 6. - Fri. - Papa & mama went to Algonquin this a.m. Henry & I went to the Baptist
Social.
Algonquin this Eve. It has been very warm all week. Mr. Thorp died this morn. aged 86.
Aug. 7. - Sat. - It is very warm. Papa went to town this a.m. Choir practise at the church this
Eve.
Aug 8. - Sun. - Annie & Howard came up this a.m. Henry, Annie, & I went to Mr. Thorp’s
funeral
1.30 p.m. at the house, 2nd concession. It is a very warm day. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went to St.
George’s church this Eve.
Aug. 9. Mon. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Mrs. G. Landon‘s this Eve.
Mrs. Landon took sick the night after of the picnic at Perry’s Point & She is not much better.
Aug. 10. - Tues. - Mama went down to Mrs. Landon‘s this p.m. I received a post-card from
Myrtle Mylks this Eve.
Aug. 11. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright‘s this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this p.m.
I
was talking to Elsie at Mr. C. John’s 6.30 p.m.
Aug 12. - Thur. - Papa & mama went to town this a.m. Mama bought me a white waist.

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[continued from last page] Mr. & Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. Bishop. Sr. & Ruby came down this Eve.
Aug. 13. - Fri. - Mama washed my plaid dress. I swept upstairs also the parlor. Mama went
up to
Mrs. Walker’s this Eve. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels. this Eve.
Aug. 14. - Sat. - I have had a head-ache to-day. Henry went to town this Eve. Elsie, Hyne, &
children went to town this p.m. Charlie & Ethel had their pictures taken.
Aug. 15. - Sun. - I went to S.S. this p.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for tea & he stayed all
night. Church was to be to-night but there was not many there as it was a rainy night.
Henry
went up to Grandma’s this a.m.
Aug. 16. - Mon. - It is raining this a.m. the Rev. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. Took a
lesson
this p.m. Henry was up to the shooting range to-day. They are practising for the shooting
match
which is to be held to-morrow, between Brockville & South Augusta. School started to-day.
We
have no teacher for Read’s yet as Miss Fox is going to normal.
Aug. 17. - Tues. - Annie Howard & I went up to Grandma Manhard’s this a.m. Papa came up
for us this Eve. The Shooting Contest was held this p.m. at the Brockville Shooting Range.
South Augusta won by 79 points. The teams had their supper at the St. Lawrence Hall.
Recieved a letter from Luella Daniels this morn saying she can come up Sat. to visit us.
Aug. 18. - Wed. - This is Ruby Bishop’s birthday. We washed. Papa went to
[continued from last page] town this p.m. Algonquin Methodist Social is held this Eve on the
church grounds. We did not go.
Aug. 19. - Thur. - We ironed. Was talking to Elsie this p.m. Mr. W. Kyle cut our first piece of
oats
this p.m.
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Aug 20 - Fri. - I swept to-day. Mary Warner came up for choir practise this Eve but no one
came.
We played croquet.
Aug. 21. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry & I went over to the cemetery this a.m.
Henry & I went in Brockville this Eve for Miss Daniels.
Aug. 22. - Sun. - Luella & I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Annie came up this a.m. We
went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children were here for tea. Luella & I went to St.
Georg’s
this Eve.
Aug. 23. - Mon. - We washed. Went down to Warner’s for tea. Our school started to-day.
Mrs.
Beattie is teaching.
Aug. 24. - Tues. - Went down to Mr. G. Landon’s for tea. Stopped to see Mrs. Dalton on the
way
home.
Aug. 25. - Wed. - We ironed. Went to “St. George’s Annual Picnic” this p.m. Brockville
Citizen’s
Band gave music. Proceeds $186.00. “St. Georg’s Picnic” Bertie Donnelly was married 12.
O’Clock.
Aug. 26. - Thur. - Went to Mrs. Beattie’s for tea.
Aug. 27. - Fri. - Luella & I went up to Mrs. Bissell’s this pm. but did not stay for tea. Elsie,
Hyne &
family came out this p.m. We had ice cream for tea. Mr. Wm. Kyle was here for tea also as
he
cut a piece of grain for us.
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[continued from last page] town after dinner & brought Miss Mary Edwards out. Miss
Edwards &
I went to the factory to-nightAug 29. - Sun. - We had a heavy shower of rain 5.30 a.m. Papa took Miss Edwards home
this
p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie & Willard were in after church. Mr. W. Wright from
Prescott preached.
Aug. 30. - Mon. - We washed. This is Mason‘s night. Henry is helping Johnnie Dalton draw in
grain this p.m. Mr. Stephen Hemmingway came out to Mr. G. Landon’s Sat. He was over to
Laura’s for dinner. It is quite cold to-night.
Aug. 31. - Tues. - Papa went to town this a.m. I ironed. I had a pain in my head this p.m.
There
was a heavy thunder storm 7.30 p.m. Theodore St. Johny Beattie were here this Eve.- the
boys
went duck hunting 9.30 p.m. Henry went with them.
September. 1909.
Sept. 1. - Wed. - Mama went up to Mrs. Wm. Easton‘s this a.m. & to The Ladies Aid at Mrs.
Geo. Dudley’s (Jr.) this p.m. Henry came home to-night but did not get any ducks. The
boys got
4.
Sept. 2. - Thur. - I went town this a.m. Had my teeth treated. Mama & I went to our S.S.
Picnic in
Mr. Wm. Kyle’s woods this p.m.
Sept. 3. - Fri. - Norris & Rowe Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Hyne took Charlie,
Elsie,
Ethel, & Agnes (Hart) Bancroft were here this p.m. We finished drawing in grain to-day. We
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up the box stove in the dining-room this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. J. Walker’s this p.m.
Sept. 4. - Sat. - John Dalton is threshing this a.m. It rained all day. We separated the milk
tonight.
Sept 5. - Sun. - It is quite cold. We went to church this p.m. Laura & I went to St. George’s
this
Eve.
Sept. 6. - Mon. - We washed. Labor Day. Henry went up to Brockville to see the shooting
contest. Laura & I went to the woods this p.m. Labor Day.
Sept. 7. - Tues. - This is the 1st. Day of Brockville Fair. Mama went up to Grandma’s this a.m.
I
ironed all day. Dr. T. Johnston stayed here all night & went to the Fair the next morning to
show
his colt. "Brockville Fair" Sept. 7. 8. 9.
Sept. 8. - Wed. - It is a lovely day Henry & I went to the Fair this p.m. Elsie & Hyne went also
&
left the children her. Dr. T. Johnston
[continued from last page] came out here & stayed all night.
Sept. 9. Thur. - I swept upstairs to-day. It is quite cold. Took sick to-night.
Sept 10. - Fri. - Dr. Scanlon came 6.30 a.m. Annie & Howard came up this a.m. I am better
tonight. Annie went home this Eve. Mr. M. Manhard died this a.m.
Sept. 11. - Sat. - I got up this a.m. The St. Lawrence Association went to Prescott this a.m. &
shot against that team. they We won by 7 points.
Sept. 12. - Sun. - Elsie & Hyne went to Mr. Manhard’s funeral this p.m. & left the children
here.
Mama & Henry went to church this Eve. I have a bad cold.
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Sept. 13. - Mon. - Mama washed. We set out our plants this p.m. We got a new pump put in
[continued from last page] our well this p.m.
Sept. 14. - Tues. - We scrubbed & churned this a.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk .. This is
the first day of Prescott Fair.
Sept 15. - Wed. - It is a nice warm day. We shelled beans to-night. Papa & Mr. J. Easton
went
up to Mr. Robt. Wood’s to see about the corn.-cutters. It rained to-night
Sept. 16. - Thur. - Papa & I went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s for
dinner. Henry was threshing at Mr. J. Easton‘s this a.m. Mr. A. Wright came down here this
Eve.
Sept 17. - Fri. - Mr. Knapp‘s threshed this p.m. Mama, Laura & I gathered wild grapes this
p.m.
Choir practise at the church this Eve.
Sept. 18. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town this p.m. I had two teeth filled to-day
Sept. 19. Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children were here this p.m. I went to
church at St. George’s this Eve.
Sept 20. - Mon. - Mr J. Corbett went to Ogdensburg to attend the Fair. We washed. I took a
lesson this p.m.
Sept. 21. - Tues. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama & I went gathering wild grapes this p.m. I took Mrs.
Orr
some buttermilk this Eve.
Sept 22. - Wed. - Papa & Henry went up to Mr. Chas. Stagg’s this morning to cut corn. I
went
down to Annie’s on the milk-rig & stayed till 5. p.m. Edith Murray & Helen were here this
a.m.
Sept 23. - Thur. - I ironed. They are cutting corn at Mr. Robt. Wood’s to-day. There was a
thunder
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[continued from last page] storm 3. p.m. The men came home 4. p.m. as it rained.
Sept. 24. - Fri. - The corn-cutters moved down to Mr. S. Cole’s this p.m. It is a lovely day.
Sept. 25. - Sat. - Howard was not very well to-day & Mama went down there. Elsie &
Children
were here for dinner. The corn-cutters moved to Mr. J. Easton‘s this noon. Henry went to
town
to-night. Mary Warner went home with Elsie to stay until to-morrow. Mrs. Bristol came over
to
Lauras this p.m.
Sept. 26. - Sun. - Elsie, Hyne, 1 children came out this p.m. & to church this Eve. It rained tonight.
Sept. 27. - Mon. - We washed. It rained this a.m. They finished cutting corn at Mr. J. Easton’s
this p.m. & moved to Mr. Lombard’s. This is Mason’s night. Mrs. Chas. Murray & Mrs. Jas.
Simpson were here this Eve.
Sept. 28. - Tues. - I went up to Mrs. Bishop’s this a.m. for some
[continued from last page] buttermilk. We are cooking to-day for the corn-cutters. Annie
& Howard came up this p.m. Ms. U. Bishop (Dr.) & Miss Electa A. Bissell were here for tea.
Sept. 29. - Wed. - The corn-cutters moved down here 10. a.m. from Mr. Lombard’s. We had
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men for dinner. Charlie came out this noon to stay till Sat. Annie went home to-night. Mr.
McCallum, the engineer stayed here all night. We had 16. men for supper.
Sept. 30. - Thur. It is raining, this a.m. We finished cutting this p.m. & they moved to Jno.
Waltons.
October. 1909.
Oct. 1. - Fri. - We gathered our tomatoes to-day. The corn-cutters moved to Jno. Beattie’s.

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Oct. 2. - Sat. - I went to town with Elsie & Hyne this p.m. to get some teeth filled. There was
a
funeral at Bethel Church this p.m. Mr. James Saunders of Brockville. I received a letter from
Miss Daniels to-night.
Oct. 3. - Sun. - Went to church to the Presbyterian church this Eve. They had their
Anniversary
Services to-day. Rev. Mr. Cameron Brockville preached morn & Eve.
Oct. 4. - Mon. - I went to Mrs. P. Barton’s on the milk-rig & helped her get dinner & supper
for the
corn-cutters. We went to Oct. 5. Tues. the Lantern Lecture on “Canada, from Coast to
Coast
given by Rev. Mr. Cameron, this Eve with Mr. J. Easton’s.
Oct. 5. - Tues. - They finished cutting at Mr. H. McKinley’s to-night. We washed & made
grape
catsup this p.m. Bessie Ross was worse yesterday, but is much easier to-night.
Oct. 6. - Wed. - I went up to Grandma’s this morning on a milk-rig. Will stay tiill to-morrow
Eve.
Was down to Mr. S. Cole’s & telephoned to mama this p.m.
Oct. 7. - Thur. - We gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry came up to-night & I came home.
Oct. 8. - Fri. - It is beautful out these days & quite warm. “The Sisters” were here to-day
collecting for the hospital. Mrs. R. Bishop & I gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry was
threshing
at Will Read’s to-day.
Oct. 9. - Sat. - I had my head washed this p.m. We were talking to Elsie this a.m. Henry went
to
town this Eve.
Oct. 10. - Sun. - Mama & I went down to St. George’s to service this p.m. Rev. J. Anderson

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preached. I went down to Annie’s for tea & we all came up to church at Bethel this Eve. It is
very
warm.
Oct. 11. - Mon. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. It is quite cloudy to-night.
Oct. 12. - Tues. - I went to town 8. a.m. with Jessie Bissell & Bruce Knapp as they went to
school. Had my tooth filled this p.m. Was at Aunt Jane Newell’s for dinner. It rained & the
wind
blew terrible when we came home 4. p.m. I went to see Oct. 13. Bessie Ross. She will have an
operation to-morrow.
Oct. 13. - Wed. - Bessie had an operation 9. a.m. & is very low to-night. The Ladies Aid met
at
the
[continued from last page] church this p.m. but mama did not go. Mrs. J. Earner was here on
her
way to the it. We were cooking for the threshers . .
Oct. 14. - Thur. - The threshers were here this a.m. There was a shooting match between our
team & Prescott this p.m. & I went up to the hall to help prepare supper. Bessie October
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is just about the same. Not out of danger yet.
Oct. 15. - Fri. - Mr. Lockwood is quite sick. Mama was up there this p.m. & stayed all night.
Bessie Ross is very bad. Choir practise was here to-night.
Oct. 16.- Sat. - It was raining this morn. Mama came home & Mr. Lockwood is some better.
We
had a letter from Aunt Sarah to-night. We went to “The Surprise
[continued from last page] Party” to-night at Mr. Ralph Bishop’s. It was at tin wedding.
Oct. 17. - Sun. - Went to church this p.m. Rev. Mr. Scanlon preached. Laura & I went down to
St. George’s this Eve to service. Elsie & Hyne were out this p.m.
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Oct. 18. - Mon. - We washed.
Oct. 19. - Tues. - I took a lesson this a.m. as Jean was in town yesterday. I ironed. Papa has
been helping Mr. Bishop pick up potatoes. They are digging with a potato-digger. It is cold
weather.
Oct. 20. - Wed. - Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Earnie McDougall & Mrs. Jno. Walker were here for
dinner & tea. I helped Mrs. Knapp this p.m. to cook for their “husking Bee” to-night. Mama &
I
went over to-night to help her.
Oct. 21. - Thur. - It rained.
Oct. 22. - Fri. - Rev. Mr. Johnston was here for dinner. It is a rainy day. We are cooking &
getting
[continued from last page] ready for Thanksgiving.
Oct. 23. - Sat. - We are were cooking to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop & I decorated the church this
p.m.
for the Thanksgiving service to-morrow Eve. Papa went to town 2. p.m. & brought Aunt Jane
&
Uncle Hugh out.
Oct. 24. - Sun. - We went to church this Eve.
Oct. 25. - Mon. - Elsie, Hyne, & children, Annie, & Howard were here all day. It is a lovely day.
There was a Scouting party composed of 20 on a side, Brockville Soldiers, to-day. Annie,
Elsie
Aunt Jane & I went to Mrs. J. Dalton this p.m. & Mrs. Dalton & Miss Latham, a nurse at the
asylum, went over to the cemetary with us. Papa took Auntie & Uncle Hugh home 4 p.m.
They
were digging potatoes at Johnie Beattie’s to-day. “Thanksgiving Day”
[continued from last page] This is Mason’s night.
Oct. 26. - Tues. - It is a damp misty day. We washed. Mrs. R. Bishop & I went to Mr. Walker’s
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woods to gather beech-nuts this p.m. It is a lovely night. Mrs. & Mrs. P.W. Barton were here
this
Eve.
Oct. 27. - Wed. - Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. to get some apples. Henry helped John
Dalton dig potatoes to-day. I packed my valise to-night to go down to Miss Daniel’s tomorrow
p.m. Theo. Shipman was here this Eve.
Oct. 28. - Thur.- Went in town with Jessie Bissell this morning. to Aunt Jane’s. Went to
Prescott
2.30 to visit Miss Daniels. We went to the J.W.A. meeting to-night.
Oct. 29. - Fri. - We went down street this p.m. Went to the library this Eve.
Oct. 20. - Sat. - Went to an auction sale this p.m. & up street. Stayed in to-night.
Oct. 31. - Sun. - We went to St. John’s Anglican church this a.m. & to S.S. this p.m. & to the
Methodist church this Eve with Mrs. Glasford. Herbert is here & went with us
November 1909.
Nov. 1. - Mon. - Wrote a letter to mama this a.m. Went to Dr. Brown, dentist this p.m. Bessie
went with us. Went to a meeting in the St. John’s S.S. this Eve. Received a letter from Mama
this p.m.
Nov. 2. - Tues. - Went to & “The Guild Meeting” at Miss Rosebrooks this Eve.
Nov. 3. - Wed. - We went over to Mrs. Geo Lane’s this a.m. also over to Jack Smith’s for
horseradish. Bessie, Miss Daniels & I went to Ogdensburg 2. this 2 p.m. & stayed till 5.30
p.m.
Hildred McGregor. & Edna Carmichael were here this Eve.
Nov. 4. - Thur. - Received a letter from Elsie. She is at our place & mama is up to Grandma’s
at
Aunt Stacia is very sick. Also received a postal from Mrs. R. Bishop this p.m.

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[continued from last page] Miss Daniels & I made pickles this a.m. We went down street this
p.m. Bessie went with us. We went to the J.W.A. Meeting in S.S. room 7. p.m.
Nov. 5. Friday. - W. Bessie, Miss. L. Kelly, Mrs. J. Glasford. Miss Daniels & I walked to the Blue
Church this p.m. We went to Sacred Heart Service in the R.C. Church & Bessie & I went to
the
Theotorium. Miss Daniel’s went to look over some books in the S.S. Library. Hildred & Edna
were in this Eve.
Nov. 6. Sat. - Took a bath in the a.m. Went Came home on the 1:40 train, Aunt Jane met me.
&
we went down street. Papa came in 1.30 p.m. & we went home 5. p.m. I am all alone as
Mama
is up to
[continued from last page] Grandma’s yet & Elsie & children went home this 3. p.m. I made
a
cake this Eve. Annie & Willard stopped here about 9. p.m.
Nov. 7. Sun. - Theo. Shipman was over this a.m. I went up to S.S. this p.m. but they did not
have any. Papa went up to Grandma’s this p.m. & mama came home. Papa, Henry, & I went
to
church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary was is not home yet from Oxford Mills. Annie &
Willard were in here after church.
Nov. 8. - Mon. - It has been a rainy day. We put the apples down cellar. also the cabbage.
We
finished making our milk-weed cushion this Eve. Lorne Dalton & bride came out to Jno.’s
tonight.
Nov. 9. - Tues. - We washed Grandma’s clothes this a.m. We scrubbed the wood-shed this
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also washed the windows on the outside.
Nov. 10. - Wed. - We washed the storm-windows this a.m. Papa & I went up to Grandma’s
this
Eve. Aunt is better but not able to get up yet. Lorne Dalton & bride called here this p.m.
Nov. 11. Thur. - I cleaned my bed-room this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Lockwood’s this p.m.
Henry & I went up to Mr. R. Bishop’s this Eve. I got the Eyelet Pin-cushion Pattern this Eve
from
Mrs. B.
Nov. 12. - Fri. - Mama made cookies this a.m. We cleaned Henry’s & Mama’s bed-rooms this
p.m. Mr. D. Orr is having a husking Bee to-night. Mama & I are alone. Isa Throop died to-day.
I
wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this Eve.
Nov. 13. - Sat. - Hyne went to town & brought Charlie out here. Papa went to town. Henry
went
in town this Eve.
Nov. 14. - Sun. - Annie, Willard & Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. I
played the organ as Mary did not come up. Willard & Annie went home after church. Laura
&I
went down to St. Georg’s this Eve.
Nov. 15. - Mon. - We washed & cleaned the cellar to-day. Papa went to town this a.m. with
Will &
Frank, as they met the 12 O’clock Ferry Boat & brought Isa’ s corpse out to Algonquin.
Nov. 16. - Tues. - Papa put the storm-windows on downstairs this a.m. Papa & Mama, Henry,
Annie & Willard & I went out to Isa’s funeral in a double buggy. It was 1. O’clock at the M.
Church
& then to Carpenter’s Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Clarence Hastings preached her funeral
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He was her pastor.
Nov. 17. - Wed. - Uncle was down this p.m.
Nov. 18. - Thur. - Henry was up to Grandma’s this a.m. helping Uncle draw in Corn-stalks.
Papa
& I went to town this p.m. I finished getting my teeth filled this p.m. We did not get home
till 6.30
Annie & Willard & Mr. Mrs. R. Bishop were over to Mr. Bissell’s for oysters to-night.
Nov. 19. - Fri. - We killed our pig this a.m. Cleaned the pantry this forenoon. Mama went up
to
Mrs. Wright’s this p.m. The men clipped Rev. Mr. Johnston’s horse this p.m. & Mr. Johnston
&
Louden were here for tea. It snowed to-day.
Nov. 20. - Sat. - Papa & Mama went to Algonquin this p.m.. We separated the milk to-night
for
the first.
Nov. 21. - Sun. - It is a rainy day. Mama went up to Mr. Walker’s this p.m. We went to church
[continued from last page] this Eve. It is a nice night.
Nov. 22. Mon. - It has rained all day. Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. & got the
sausage
grinder & we made sausage this p.m. Mr. Knapp has a sick horse to-night & the men are
over
there.
Nov. 23. - Tues. - Mr. Knapp’s horse is better this morning. We washed. I went up to Mr.
Bishop’s & Mr. Lockwood’s on an errand this p.m. Mr. Uriah Bishop, Algonquin died 2. a.m.
Henry & I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s to-night- I am making Christmas presents.
Nov. 24. - Wed. - I went to Mrs. T. Binn’s funeral at St. George’s Church 10.30 a.m. She died
Sun. Morn at 2. Papa took 2 of our cows to town this a.m. as he sold them yesterday. Henry
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went up to Grandma’s this a.m. & killed a pig for them. We churned this p.m. “The Mason’s
Box
Social” is to-night. but mama & I did not go. They made about $50
Nov. 25. - Thur. - Mr. Uriah Bishop’s funeral was 1.30 at Algonquin Church. Papa & Henry
went.
Nov. 26. - Fri. - We killed an old pig this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beatt 4.30 p.m. Pearl came
out withh Johnny 5.p.m.
Nov. 27. - Sat. - Papa took our pig in town this a.m. Annie & Willard went to town to-night.
We
were talking to Elsie at the Central this a.m. & Charlie has the mumps & Ethel is better.
Nov. 28. - Sun. - Annie & Willard & Howard came up this a.m. We had spare-ribs for dinner.
Rev.
Mr. Johnston preached a special sermon to the men this p.m. Our men went. Wrote a letter
to
Miss Daniels this Eve.
Nov. 29. - Mon. - We churned. I took a lesson this p.m. Received a
letter from Elva McGanity this Eve. This is Mason’s Night. Laura was over this evening. We
sugared off when Laura went home.
Nov. 30. - Tues. - We cleaned the spare bedroom, the hall upstairs & also the hall
downstairs today.
No
December 1909.
Dec. 1. - Wed. - Mama & Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. Howard & Reggie are quite
sick
to-day. Mr. P. Barton was here this Eve.
Dec. 2. - Thur. - I cleaned the parlor this p.m. Laura was over. Henry & I went down to Mrs. J.
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Beattie’s this Eve.
Dec. 3. - Fri. - Papa & Mama went to Brockville this a.m. Papa went to the cider mill this p.m.
We were talking to Elsie at Mr. Wm. Dawson’s store this p.m. I am learning to milk these
nights.
Dec. 4. - Sat. - Papa went to market this a.m. & to the cider mill this p.m. Henry was
shooting at
the Range to-day. Uncle Horace was down this p.m. Henry & I went to town this Eve. I went
up
to see Bessie Ross. She is getting better slowly.
Dec. 5. - Sun. - It is a dark day. Theo Shipman was over this a.m. Mama went up to Mr.
Walker’s
[continued from last page] this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard & Mary
came in
after church.
Dec. 6. - Mon. - We washed. Rev. A.B. Johnston was here for dinner. I took a lesson this p.m.
Went up to Mrs. Wright’s this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is quite sick. Franklin Boyd. is no better.
There was an Association Meeting in the Masonic Hall this Eve. Little Franklin Boyd died 10.
p.m.
Dec. 7. - Tues. - We churned. Papa drove me down to Annie’s this a.m. It rained hard this
p.m.
& I stayed all night.
Dec. 8. - Wed. - There is a ‘Shooting Contest’, to-day. Willard was here for dinner. Mama,
Mrs.
J. Walker & Mrs. Bishop (Dr.) are at Mr. H. Lockwood’s to-day for dinner. Henry & I picked
out
butter-nuts this Eve. I came home from Annie’s this a.m.
Dec. 9. - Thur. - I ironed & made Banberries this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Franklin Boyd

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was buried this p.m.
[continued from last page] I worked on my pin-cushion this Eve.
Dec. 10. - Fri. - Papa & I went out to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses sharpened. I
stopped
at Warner’s on my way home as Mr. Chas. Murray & I stayed with Howard & Reggie while
they
went to an oyster supper at the Asylum.
Dec. 11. - Sat. - Henry came down for me this morning & Papa went to town. We cleaned the
dining-room to-day. We went to choir practise at Mrs. V. Wells this Eve. We cut our cheese
tonight.
Dec. 12. - Sun. - Rev. Mr. Pinel. Maynard preached here this p.m. Annie & Mary were in a
while
before church. Gordon Walker was down this Eve.
Dec. 13. - Mon. - Mama washed some things. I took a lesson this p.m. It is raining & snowing.
[continued from last page] Johnie Beattie came up this Eve.
Dec. 14. - Tues. - Mama finished mending horse-blankets to-day. She helped Mrs. Knapp
make
her Christmas Cake. Henry went up to Grandma’s this p.m. I cleaned part of the kitchen,
Dec. 15. - Wed. - Mama went down to Annie’s this a.m. Papa & Mr. R. Bishop went out to
Fairfield looking for wood; but did not get any.
Dec. 16. - Thur. - Papa & Mama went to Brockville this a.m. We churned & put up the
curtains in
the kitchen this p.m.
Dec. 17. - Fri. - Henry helped S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. Papa & R. Bishop went down the
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looking for wood this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker’s this a.m. Mr. Wm. Knapp’s mother died
this
p.m.
[continued from last page] There was a Lecture on Eve’s Daughters given by Rev. A. B.
Johnston to-night in Bethel Church. The Choir practised here just before the lecture.
Dec. 18. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s this p.m. Mrs.
Wright (Sr.) is much better. Henry took Aunt Annie to Brockville this Eve & I stayed with
Grandma. Papa has a bad cold.
Dec. 19. - Sun. - Papa is quite bad with a cold. We went to the Temperance Lecture this Eve
given by Rev. A. B. Johnston in Bethel Church.
Dec. 20. - Mon. - We washed. Henry got my Christmas Tree this p.m. Papa is better. Laura
was
over this Eve. There was a Rifle Association Meeting held in the Mason’s Hall.
[continued from last page] to night. Papa & Henry went.
Dec. 21. - Tues. - Elsie & Hyne went to Brockville this a.m. & left the children here. Henry
helped
Mr. S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. & I went to the woods this p.m. with Mr. Bishop Papa went to
Maitland with a wagon for a load of coal this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Wright’s this p.m. [also]
to
Mr. Bishop’s.
Dec. 22. - Wed. - I went over to Mrs. Beattie’s Christmas Tree in the school this p.m. Henry
&I
went to the Christmas tree on the 2nd this Eve.
Dec. 23. - Thur. - I swept upstairs to-day. Mama did some cooking. Papa & Henry went to
Mr. J.
Napper’s sale this p.m. We started our coal-stove to-day.
Dec. 24. - Fri. - We have been getting ready for Christmas. Mr. Lockwood was here this
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[continued from last page] p.m. also Laura was over. Decorated our Christmas tree this Eve.
Dec. 25. - Sat. - Elsie, Hyne, Charlie & Ethel, Annie, Willard & Little Howard came this a.m.
Received some lovely presents. Christmas Day.
Dec. 26. - Sun. - We went to church this p.m.
Dec. 27. - Mon. - We churned. I went down to Annie’s this p.m. Mary stamped the large rose
centre-piece this p.m. for me & I started to work it this Eve. This is St. John’s Night. (Masons
meeting)
Dec. 28. - Tues. Henry was chopping wood in the woods this a.m.
Dec. 29. - Wed. - Henry & papa went to the woods this p.m. It is quite cold weather.
Dec. 30. - Thur. - Electa Bissell came down for dinner & tea. Mabel Landon came up this
p.m.
Marshal Cook came here this Eve. He & Henry went down to Annie’s this Eve.
[continued from last page] Jessie Bissell came down this Eve. We played games.
Dec. 31. - Fri. - Marshal was here all day & Henry took him to town 4.30. I took Mrs. Orr some
butter-milk 5 p.m. Warner’s Orchestra went to Mallorytown to play for a ball to-night. Annie
&
Mrs. Chas. Murray watched the Old Year out & the New Year in.

January. 1910.
Jan. 1. Sat. - Henry took mama up to Grandma’s to stay till to-morrow Laura was over this
p.m.
The men were in the woods.
Jan. 2. Sun. - I went up to the church & put up the hymns. Also was in to Mrs. Orr’s. Laura & I
went down to St. George’s this p.m. Henry went up for Mama this p.m. We all went to
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this Eve. Annie & Willard were in after church. Five years to-night since Annie’s Birthday
Party.
She was 21.
Jan. 3. Mon. - We washed today. I went over to Laura’s this Eve & papa had to come for me
as it
was snowing & blowing, a regular blizzard. This is Election Day.
Jan. 4. - Tues. - It is 15° below zero to-day. Very cold. I ironed this p.m. Henry & I went
[continued from last page] down to J. Dalton’s this Eve. Mrs. Dalton helped me to passe
partout
a picture. 50 Years ago to-night Mr. & Mrs. Geo. Dalton were married.
Jan. 5. - Wed. - It is cold & stormy to-day. Pa went down to Beattie’s this p.m.
Jan. 6. - Thur. - Henry helped Mr. P. Barton saw to-day. Laura was over this p.m. It is much
warmer to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.), Johnie, & Gay were here for tea & this Eve.
Jan. 7. - Fri. - Mr. Lockwood came down this p.m. I went up to Mary Easton’s this p.m. with a
dress, that Mary is going to make for me. Received 2 music books to-night from Eaton’s,
Toronto which I sent for Wed. morning.
Jan. 8. - Sat. - Papa went to town
[continued from last page] this a.m. Mr. Bishop, papa & Henry went to the woods this p.m.
Annie
& Mary walked up about 5.30. p.m. & stayed for tea & Henry took us over to Mabel
Shaver’s for
choir-practise.
Jan. 9. - Sun. - Mrs. McLean (Mattie Fulford) is to be buried this p.m. She died Friday. Olie
McNish came here for dinner & went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard, & Howard stayed
here
for tea. Laura came over this Eve. It snowed some to-night.
Jan. 10. - Mon. - We washed some this a.m. & churned. Took a lesson this p.m.
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Jan. 11. - Tues. - I ironed 3 white waists this p.m. We have been been cooking some to-day.
The
men were working in the woods. It is lvoely weather, not very cold.
Jan. 12. Wed. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner. He was collecting the phone taxes. Ladies
Aid was here this p.m. Mrs. R. Bishop, Miss. P. Bissell, Mrs. D. Wells, Mrs. Geo. Dudley Jr., Mrs.
Jno. Warner, (Rev), Mrs. Johnston & Elsie, Ethel, & Winston, Mrs. Jno. Dalton were here. Uncle
Tom’s Cabin is in town to-night.
Jan. 13. - Thur. - Mama went up to Mrs. Wright’s for dinner. I went up to Mr. J. Easton’s to
get
my dress fitted.
Jan. 14. - Fri. - Did my upstairs work. We churned. Laura was over this p.m.
Jan. 15. - Sat. - This was a lovely day. Aunt Jane’s birthday. Papa & Mama were in to Uncle
Hugh’s for dinner & tea. Laura was over this p.m. I have been busy all day. Papa & Mama
came
home 9.30 p.m.
Jan. 16. - Sun. - Henry & I went up to Grandma Manhard’s this a.m. & stayed for dinner.
[continued from last page] Will Throop & Minnie were here for dinner. Mama phoned up to
Mr. S.
Cole’s & told them to tell us to come right after dinner. We went to church this Eve. I played
as
Mary is away up to Hastings.
Jan. 17. - Mon. - We washed. I went down to Annie’s this p.m. & stayed all night. There was a
dance at Maitland & Warner’s all went but Annie & Grandma Warner. We made fudge & did
not
go to bed till 11.30.
Jan. 18. - Tues. - It rained & I stayed all day. Came up with Willard & Charlie Simpson tonight.
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Jan. 19. - Wed. - It is nice & warm out. I have not felt very well to-day- Cleaned the stars on
my
blue sailor-suit this Eve.
Jan. 20. Thur. - Henry went up to R. Woods this a.m. to help saw. Papa went to town for coal
&I
went up to Mr. J. Eastons with him to get my dress fitted. Came home 2. p.m. after dinner &
brought my dress. Mr. R. Bishop took Mr. A. P. Bissell’s. Mr. Lockwoods & their his own family,
Mama & I & Laura Shipman, down to Mr. F. Landon’s to a Parlor Social. They cleared $11.00.
Did not get home till 12.15.
Jan. 21. - Fri. - I ironed. J. Dalton came up this p.m. Mr. Bishop & Mr. Bissell went in town for
the
hew lamps. This p.m. also put them up ready for use. Gay Beattie started back to the West
12.30. noon. It rained all day.
J.
Jan. 22. - Sat. - Henry went up & helped Mr. S. Woods saw this p.m. It is a terrible windy
p.m.
[continued from last page] I went up to Mrs. Orr’s this p.m. also went into the church to see
the
new lamps.
Jan. 23. - Sun. - Annie, Willard, Little Howard & Mary came up this a.m. & we went to church
this
p.m. Annie stayed here with Howard. Rev. A. B. Johnston gave out cards, this p.m., to each
one
to mark down every Sunday they go to church Willard & Annie stayed for tea & also this
Eve.
Jan. 24. - Mon. - Henry was sawing wood at Mr. S. Woods to-day. This is Mason’s Meeting
Night. Mama & I are alone. Laura was over this p.m.

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Jan. 25. - Tues. - We went over to Wesley Wood’s this Eve to a parlor social. Saw the comet
tonight.
Jan. 26. - Wed. - Papa was talking to Mr. Gordon Manhard this Eve.
Jan. 27. - Thur. - I have a bad cold. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went down to
Warners.
Jan. 28. - Fri. - We killed a pig this a.m. Papa went to North Augusta to a Telephone Meeting
&
Mama went out Elsie’s. They left here 11.30 a.m. Mary Warner came up this p.m. & stayed for
choir practise here this Eve. Mrs. Wm. Easton came down this Eve with Maud & Leonard.
Jan. 29. - Sat. - Henry went up to Uncle’s this a.m. to draw his wood & I went with him. Papa
went to town this a.m. Elsie & Hyne went to town also. & left the children here. It stormed
this
p.m.
Jan. 30. - Sun. - It is a beautiful day. Maggie Read was very low yesterday & Fri but is a little
better today.
[continued from last page] I went up to the church this a.m. & put up the hymns also I went
over
to Mrs. Orr’s. Went to church this Eve. Used our new lights the Angle Lamps for the first.
There
was a large congregation & good choir. Maud Easton, Leonard E. & Bessie Lombard sang in
the
choir for the first.
Jan. 31. - Mon. - We washed & I took a lesson. Papa & Henry were working in the woods all
day.
I went down to the post.-office allso down to Annie’s 3. p.m. on the sleigh. & came back on
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load of wood.
February. 1910.
Feb. 1. - Tues. - I sent away the Surprise Soap Rappers this morning. Annie & Howard came
up this a.m. to stay a few days. We played games this Eve.
Feb. 2. Wed. - It is a lovely day. I helped papa do the chores. Henry is in the woods. They
finishing chopping to-day. All but one tree. Papa & Mr. R. Bishop went out to Gordon
Manhard’s
this Eve.
Feb. 3. - Thur. - Mama has got the La Grippe. It is a stormy day. Papa went to town this a.m.
for
Jessie Bissell as she has the measels.
Feb. 4. - Fri. - Mama feels better to-day. We made ice cream this p.m. Henry took Annie &
Howard
[continued from last page] home this Eve.
Feb. 5. - Sat. - Mr. Whittmore tipped over to-night just at our little gate. Mary Warner
invited the
choir in to-night to practise. I went down with Mr. & Mrs. V. Wells. We had lunch. Got home
12.30.
Feb. 6. - Sun. - Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner & tea. We went to church this p.m. It
is
a very cold day. Jessie Bissell is much better to-night as she has broken out.
Feb. 7. - Mon. - It is very cold. I took a lesson this p.m. The men finished drawing wood tonight.
Received the Stamping outfit to-night.
Feb. 8. - Tues. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. P. W. Barton came up this Eve
for
butter.
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[continued from last page] I have a dreadful cold.
Feb. 9. - Wed. - Papa & Mr. Bishop went out to Mr. A. Bissell’s this a.m. to see Mr. Snider’s
saw
working. Mama went to the Ladie’s Aid at Mrs. J. Warner. this p.m.
Feb. 10. - Thur. - Mama mended bags this p.m. This is Cheese Meeting night in the Mason’s
Hall. Mrs. Corbett & Mrs. J. Dalton came here.
Feb. 11. - Fri. - I swept upstairs. Mrs. A. P. Bissell came down this p.m. & gave me an order for
Eaton‘s. I went down to Mrs. Dalton‘s this Eve. & Mrs. Dalton & Mrs. Beattie & I made out our
order to send to Eaton’s. which was $37. 59.
Feb. 12. - Sat. - It has stormed all day. Received a Valentine post-card from Elva to-night.
Feb. 13. - Sun. - It is a nice bright day but the roads are heavy. There will be no preaching
service
at Bethel to-night as Rev. Mr. Johnston has a severe cold. Elsie, Hyne, & Charlie & Ethel
came
out this a.m. Also Annie, Willard, & Howard came up this p.m. Mr. & Mrs. Wesley Wood came
over to church. but as there was none they spent the evening here.
Feb. 14. - Mon. - We washed Mr. R. Bishop sawed to-day. I took a lesson this p.m. Went over
to
Laura’s this Eve.
Feb. 15. - Tues. - It is a nice day. We churned. Mr. Lockwood came down for butter-milk.
[continued from last page] I was talking to Hyne at Mr. Dawson’s 6.30. p.m. & told him I
would
go out to-morrow p.m. if all was well. Feb 16 – Wed - Olie McNish came to our place 8. p.m.
& stayed all night.
Feb. 16. - Wed. - Olie went down the road this p.m. I came out to Elsie’s this p.m. with Mr. R.
Earl’s.
Feb. 17. - Thur. - We all went over to Lorne Shepherd’s for dinner. Was talking out home.
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Feb. 18. - Fri. - I went up to Uncle Fayette’s this a.m. & Minnie came a piece with me 8. 30.
p.m.
Was talking to Annie at our place 10 p.m.
Feb. 19. - Sat. - Went over to Mr. Dawson’s and talked to mama. Elsie & Hyne went over to
Mrs.
R. Earls’s for tea & Miss Pinel & I kept house.
Feb. 20. - Sun. - Miss Pinel, Hyne, & I went to church this a.m.

[continued from last page] We layed down this p.m. Miss Pinel & I went to S.S. this Eve.
Feb. 21. - Mon. - It is a rainy morning. I went up to Sarah’s for dinner. Henry came for me this
p.m. It is colder to-night. This is Mason’s night.
Feb. 22. - Tues. - The sawers came here in mistake, this morning & were here for the
breakfast.
We were cooking to-day.
Feb. 23. - Wed. - We had the sawers here for dinner & supper to-day.
Feb. 24. - Thur. - Mama & Mrs. Bishop (Sr.) went up to Mr. J. Walker’s & stayed for dinner &
tea
& I went up to-night. Papa went to Mr. H. Smith’s sale at Maitland this p.m. & went down
to
Annie’s to stay till he came back.
Feb. 25. - Fri. - I did the upstairs work this a.m. We churned & I took Mrs. Orr some
buttermilk.
Henry & I went to town this p.m. I got 3 more names for the quilt.
Feb. 26. - Sat - Papa went to town for a load of coal this a.m. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright
saw
to-day. It is a windy night.
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Feb. 27. - Sun. - It has been a rainy morning but stopped about 1.30 p.m. Mr. R. Bishop drove
Mr. Pearson around to-day as he is preaching the missionary services. We all went to
church
this Eve. Olie came here after church to stay all night. Also Annie & Willard came in.
Feb. 28. - Mon. - This is mama’s birth-day. We washed. It is a lovely warm day. Jean has the
measels, so could not take a lesson. Olie went up to Mr. Lockwood’s for dinner.
Feb.
March. 1910.
March 1. - Tues. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wrights this a.m. Henry & I went down to
Dalton’s
this Eve & got our things that we sent for at Eaton’s.
March. 2. - Wed. - This has been a beautiful Spring day. Henry helped Mr. D. Wells saw today.
Papa brought out a load of furniture for Mr. A. Manhard’s this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop & Ruby
came
down this p.m. & Mr. Bishop rode drove down for them to-night.
March 3. - Thur. - Mrs. J. Walker, & Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this a.m. & stayed all
day.
Finished stamping my
[continued from last page] blocks for Ladies Aid Quilt to-night.
March 4. - Fri - Sarah McNish came here from Mr. Bishop’s this a.m. & stayed till this p.m. I
swept upstairs.
March 5. - Sat. - This is a beautiful Spring day. Henry took me over to Mrs. D. Well’s for choir
practise & he went on to town.
March 6. - Sun. - Our anniversary services are held to-day. Rev. B. W. Thompson M.A.
Ottawa
preached. Henry & I went this a.m. 10.30. George Manhard, Kit, Edith, Maggie & Carleton,
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Annie & Howard & Mary were here for dinner. We all went up to church 2.30 p.m.
“Manhard’s”
Choir sang this p.m. Mary W. was here for tea. We went to service this Eve. Bethel choir,
sang
to-night. “Anniversary Services”
[continued from last page] It was a lovely day & the collections were $15.16.
March 7. - Mon. - We churned & washed a little. Laura was over this p.m. also Mr. H.
Lockwood.
It snowed 3.30 p.m.
March 8. - Tues. - It is a nice bright day but much colder. Henry is sawing down to Warner’s.
We
went to our Anniversary social at Mr. A. P. Bissell’s this Eve. & had a fine time They made
$18.00 Mary Warner came home with me & stayed all night.
May 9. - Wed. - Mary & I went over to Mabel Shaver’s this p.m. & Henry came for us 8.30
p.m.
Mr. R. Frew’s sale was this p.m. Howard W. is 2 years old to-day.
March 10. - Thur. - It has been a nice day. Henry helped Mr. W. Ross saw to-day.
March 11. - Fri. - We churned & I took Mrs. Wm. Kyle some buttermilk 10.30 then went up to
Mr.
R. Bishop’s for dinner. Will & Minnie, Hyne & Elsie & children were these for dinner. Mrs. R.
Bishop came a piece with me to-night, we went into Mr. Bissell’s also to Mr. H. Lockwood’s.
March 12. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. & mama went up to Grandma’s with him to
stay
till to-morrow. I have been busy all day. Papa went to Algonquin to get Gypsie shod this
p.m. &
he thinks she has the distemper. so I could not go to choir [continued from last page] practise at Wesley Wood’s. It has been a lovely day.

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March 13. - Sun. - It rained this p.m. & is snowing to-night. Henry went up to Grandma’s this
a.m. & brought mama home this p.m. Laura came over this p.m. Annie, Willard & Mary came
up
for church to-night, but there was none, so they stayed here a while.
March 14. - Mon. - It stormed all night last night last night & the snow is quite deep this
morning.
I took a lesson this p.m. Papa & Henry took 4 pigs to town on a sleigh this p.m.
Tues. - March 15. - We washed. Laura was over this p.m. It is a lovely winter day. Received a
St. Patrick post-card
[continued from last page] from Aunt Jane to-night also a “Simpson’s Spring & Summer
Catalogue.
Wed. - March 16. - Henry drove me down to Annie’s this a.m. & I stayed all night also as
they all
went to the Masquerade Ball at the Asylumn at night. Mrs. U. Bishop. (Sr.) & Miss Electa A.
Bissell were here all day.
March 17. - Thur. - I came home with Mrs. Jno. Warner this a.m. as he was going to town.
These are lovely days. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker’s this p.m. to get a drink of sap. Mrs.
Beattie
& Johnie were here this Eve. I went over to the hall this Eve to a meeting to try to organize
a
Library Society there was not many there. I have a bad cold
March. - I went to choir practise at Mr. Wm. Easton’s this Eve. It is a cold night.
March. 18. - Fri. - It is a lovely day. Mrs. Mama & Laura went to town 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Hilyard
Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Beattie (Jr.) & Johnie came up this Eve, I went over to
the hall to a meeting which they organized a Literary Society, There was not many out. I
have a
bad cold.
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March 19. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. I have a terrible cold & went to bed. 7. p.m. Pa
went up to Mr. Lockwood’s this Eve.
March 20. - Sun. - My cold is not much better. Annie, Willard, Mary, & Little Howard came
up this
p.m. & Howard stayed here with us while the rest went to church. Hyne came out this p.m.
Annie & Willard stayed for tea.
March 21. - Mon. - This is a lovely day. My cold is some better but did not take a lesson.
Receiv.
an Easter Card from Mary W.
March 22. - Tues. - Received a card from L. Daniels also one from Annie (Easter)
March 23. - Wed. - My cold is a great deal better to-day. Johnie Beattie was here for dinner
as
they men were clipping his horse. It is a fine night.
March 24. - Thur. - This has been a nice Spring Day. Henry went up to Grandma’s this Eve.
March 25. - Fri. – “Good Friday.” Laura was over this p.m. Choir practise here to-night.
March 26. - Sat. - Papa went to Brockville this a.m. Mama went upto Mr. J. Walker’s this p.m.
[continued from last page] Mrs. Barton came for butter to-night. Received 2 postals tonight.
Tried my first burning this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this Eve as the men went to an
Assc.
Meeting in the Hall.
March 27 - Sun. - Easter Sun’. - Annie Willard & Howard came up this a.m. but Elsie’s could
not
come as Mrs. Jno. Orr & children came there Thur. Papa, Henry & I went to church to-night.
I
took up some plants.

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March 28. - Mon. - We washed. I did not take a lesson. This is Mason’s Night. They had
sugar.
March 29. - Tues. - A few people were invited down to Mrs. P. Barton’s to-night for sugar.
Henry
& I went. Annie & Howard were up all day as Mrs. Jno Orr & little Florence were here for
dinner.
March 30. - Wed. - I went down to
[continued from previous page] Mrs. Dalton’s this p.m. Papa is cleaning & greasing harness
today. Wrote out an order for flower seeds for Mrs. Dalton & myself, at Eaton’s to-night.
March 31. - Thur. - Sent the order to Eaton’s this a.m. It is a very windy day. Mr. R. Biship
took
Mrs. Bishop & I up to Nellie Caldwell’s this p.m. to visit & Henry came for us this Eve. Choir
practise this Eve at Mabel S.’s but I did not go. Elsie got a phone in this a.m.
April. 1910.
April 1. - Fri. - Have been fooled a few times. Mr. J. Walker was down this p.m. The men are
clipping horses.
April 2. - Sat. - Papa & Henry clipped Old Fred” this a.m. Mary Easton & Myrtle Mylks came
down this p.m. & stayed till 8.30. p.m.
[continued from last page] Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses shod &
Charlie
came home with him to stay till to-morrow. Henry went to town this Eve.
April 3. - Sun. - Papa, Henry & I went to church this p.m. ELsie, Hyne & Ethel came out this
p.m.
& Charlie went home with them after tea. Laura, Mrs. J. Dalton, Emma, Hannah, & I went to
St.
George’s this Eve.

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April 4. - Mon. - Mama washed some curtain‘s & I took Mr. Lockwood some buttermilk. Took
a
lesson this p.m. I raked this p.m.
April 5. - Tues. - I raked this a.m. Went down to Mrs. Beattie’s this Eve. Received a letter
from
Luella D. to-night. Very warm.
April
April 6. - Wed. - Mrs. R. Bishop Mama & I swept the church this a.m. & Mrs. Bishop & I
dusted &
washed the lamps this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker’s this Eve. Mrs. Watson came there
Mon.
Eve. to help them as Mrs. Walker is quite bad.
April 7. - Thur. - It is rainy & much colder. I went up to Mr. Walker’s after tea. Mrs. Walker is
some better to-night. Henry took me up to Mrs. W Well’s to choir practise this Eve. It is very
cold.
April. 8. - Fri. - Took Mrs. Walker some buttermilk this a.m. She is about the same. Elsie &
Hyne
went to town 12.30 & left the children here. They were here for tea. It is warmer to-night.
Laura was over just before dark.
April 9 - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry was up to the Range, Shooting this p.m. It
has
been a dark day. Took a bath this Eve.
April 10. - Sun. - Annie & Howard came up this a.m. as Willard went to Mr. Jno. Chapman’s
funeral. N. Augusta, 2. p.m. We went to S.S. this p.m. but there was none. I went up to
Electa’s
after S.S. It is quite cold to-day. We came down to church this Eve.
April 11. - Mon. - Mama & papa went to town this p.m. & Mama had her teeth extracted.
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The gums are sore to-night. Took a lesson this p.m.
April 12. - Tues. - Mrs. R. Bishop & I
put a quilt on at the hall this a.m. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker‘s this p.m.
April 13. - Wed. - The Ladie‘s Aid had a quilting at the Hall to-day. I went up for dinner &
supper. April 14 Laura & I went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s this Eve.
April 14. - Thur. - We churned I took Mrs. Kyle & Mrs Walker some butter-milk this p.m. Papa
&
Henry clipped Mr. S. Cole’s horse this p.m.
April 15. - Fri. - I raked some this p.m. & Eve. Halley’s Comet has been seen Wed. & Thur.
mornings at 4 a.m. but we did not see it.
April 16. - Sat. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry went to the Shooting Range this p.m.
April 17. - Sun. - Henry, Mary W. & I went to Algonquin this a.m. to the Anniversary Services
there & were at Elsie’s for dinner & tea. It rained this p.m. & Eve.
April 18. - Mon. - It is a rainy day.
April 19. - Tues. - It is a very nice day. Annie, Mary & Willard were at Mr. Lockwood’s for tea.
April 20. - Wed. - We washed, & churned. Hyne & Charlie came out to-night to get the
horse
clipped.
April 21.- Thur. - Annie & Howard & Willard were here for dinner. I ironed this a.m. Annie & I
did
passe-partout 4 pictures this p.m. Henry took Mary W. & I over to Wesley Woods’ for
choirpractise this Eve.
April 21 - Fri - Mama has been tearing off all the paper in her bed-room to-day. & I
took up my
carpet & did the up-stairs work. Mr. R. Bishop & Mr. A. P. Bissell were here this Eve.

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April 23. - Sat. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell was talking to Edgar Kingston & he has passed his exams. I
went up to Mrs. Bishop’s for some eggs after tea & we set a hen. It is rainy.
April 24. - Sun. - It rained this p.m. Elsie, Hyne & children were up to Mr. Orrs for tea. Etta
Dalton came down to Johns this a.m. & was up to Bethel church to-night. Mama, Henry & I
went
to church to-night.
April 25. - Mon. - It rained some so we did not wash. Mama painte This is Mason’s night.
April 26. - Tues. - We washed & Mama painted my bed-room floor.
April 27. - Wed. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell & Mr James Bissell went to Kingston this a.m. as Edgar
received his degree.
April 28. - Thur. - Henry went up to Grandma’s this Eve, & I went to Lombard’s for choir
practise
with him.
April 29. - Fri. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get Gypsie shod. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr.
went
out to the concert in the Baptist Church Algonquin to-night with Henry & I. There was a
good
crowd.
April 30. - Sat. - Papa & I went to town this morning. I stayed at the McNish Girls for dinner.
Elsie, Hyne & Charlie came in this p.m. & Elsie & I picked out my new hat. I came home with
Mr.
& Mrs. Jno. Warner 5.p.m. Papa got a new lawn-mower to-day, & we tried it to-night.

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