The Whale
Scribbling Book
Dec 1911 Jan 1912
27 A took cream AM they both chored PM W strong wind rain from East last night wind turned to the west today very strong getting colder, squaals of snow
28 A & Benj'n helped Flavius kill hogs & took grist chop & took 3 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 40 cts per doz W. strong W wind some squaals of snow PM about an inch of snow last night {illegible because of rip but possibly says 'quite'} cold about 13 above
29 A went to Cedor Grove with 9 Pair Pigeons for G Beatty he took grist along & chored W. clear sharp quite cold
30 A brought 2 loads of coal from Locust Hill lbs @ $ {blank space} J chored W. quite cold about II above this morning cold N East wind beginning to snow after dark.
Sunday 31 at home J A & Amy went to Daniel Ramers to dinner W wind from East drizzly snow turned to light rain PM wind turned to west towards evening not cold
New year day Jan 1 1912 at home all day nobody here J A & Amy went to David Groves, to supper W. mosly clear pretty cold
2 J helped wash J went to B S S & got Horse Billy / Sharped AM They Cut wood in bush PM W mostly Clear quite sharp Alma & Frank Barkey were here to dinner Flavius Eva was here PM
3 Boys cut & picked up falled limbwood in bush AM they drew out onto Pile PM W. quite sharp mostly clear
4 A & Susanna went to Daniels to dinner J Chored & gathered wood in bush W partly cloudy slow light fall of fluffy snow AM pretty sharp
5 Boys cut off willow limbs off old tree beside dam the they Oiled Harness AM A went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler strong W wind getting very Cold 5 above through the day 5 below this evening
6 Boys Oiled Harness AM they took Cop to Davids PM W about 15 deg below early this morning below all day Cler & Calm
Sunday 7 J & A went to Hermans to dinner Flavius & Fanny & Eva were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper w. mostly Cler very Cold 9 deg above this Morning 3 below this evening strong W wind PM Herman's bought the Coakwell farm on 10th Con Markham 50 acre @ $5200
8 J helped wash AM he went to Elias's PM A oiled & mended Harness W. snow & wind from East all day getting milder
9 Boys Chored W. snowed about 5 inches last night Milder today but a very strong W. wind snow drifting all over
10 Boys Chored J took Chop PM A went to Locust hill with Alick Milroy when he took cream the roads are badly drifted in places W. very Cold a strong biting west wind all day
11 A Mended & Oiled Harness J took 3 doz & 3 Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 37 cts he went to Armstrong for Medicine for Horse Billy he is not well he went to M{illegible last line}
Jan 1912
PM to tell them that Susan Hoover (Abrahams widow) died today She will be buried on Sat AM W. quite cold yet first Calm & Cler there is fair sleighing
12 A worked at Harness he went to Ceder Grove this morning J chored W. II deg below Zero this morning about 5 below today below this evening clear & calm
13 Boys finished harness AM they took grist PM W. II deg below this morning at 5 through the day 5 deg this evening clear & calm
Sunday 14 all went to meating at Hebron except J sermon on St Luke part of II C by Br. C Henry's & Hermans Harvey Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner Benj'n & family were here all PM W. Cloudy AM clear awhile PM mist cold thin sleighing Boys & Amy went to Joes to supper
15 J helped wash AM A Chored J Chored PM A brought load Oil Cake from Markham with sleigh pretty fair sleighing W. a few inches light snow last night Calm AM Colder PM storm west wind we sent for Dr Dale he Came this evening to see me I have a bad Cough yet he says it is Bronchitis
16 Boys chored about engine W. Cold strong wind quite cold
17 A took cream AM he took grist chop to Whitevale PM J Churned W. Cloudy all day not cold Herman was here to dinner
18 Boys Chored AM A dressed a calf PM & took 5 doz eggs to Ceder Grove @ 35 cts PM W. cloudy all day doing with sleet AM slow drizzly, rain PM mild
19 A took the calf to Cherrywood station on the C N R & shipped it to E Lewis in Toronto AM he helped Thomas work at a store house at the Cherrywood station PM he is building a small one Daniels called a little while PM W. Clear colder a stormy N wind PM a little snow last night
20 A helped Thomas all day at station & took cream & took grist along to Davids he went on to Armstrong to get something for Horse Billy he has a bad leg W. Cold wind AM fine steady snow all PM not drifting yet
Sunday 21 at home A Susanna & Amy went to Henry's to day Thomas & Adeline were here PM W South West wind pretty Cold snow blowing a little
22 A helped Thomas J helped wash AM he Chored PM W. pretty Cler ot so Cold
23 A took 7 {probably pigs, but cut off} 1280 lbs to Markham for Shank @ $6.30 per Cwt AM Chored J went to Funeral of D Lapps wife at Ceder Grove W. Mild mostly Cloudy Herman Came to stay all night
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Jan 1912 Feb
24 A went to Toronto on Train J Chored took grist W. Clear quite sharp Cold N West wind A spectacle Pedlar was here last night Nancy & I got pair each Amy took Susanna to Joes with horse Major & Cutter J brought her home this evening
25 A helped Thomas all day at station J chored Henrys called a little while PM W. Cler Cold about 10 deg below AM but calm J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 32 cts per doz
26 A helped Thomas all day at Station J Chored Henry's Called a little while PM W. Cler Cold about 10 deg below AM but Calm J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 32 cts per doz
26 A helped Thomas all day J Chored W. Cler Cold about 10 below this morning below all day Air from N East a little snow in the Air PM
27 A brought 1/4 ton Brewers seed from Cherrywood Station for Cow feed AM J Chored they both went to Locust Hill PM Hermans were here to dinner W. Calm Cler sharp Air
Sunday 28 at home nobody here W. Clear AM Cloudy PM Cold about 5 below this morning getting Milder 10 above this evening
29 Boys Chored W. Cloudy strong East wind drizzly snow sleet & rain all day not Cold
30 Killed big fat sow Flavius & Benj's helped Made lot of sausage & lard W. Mild some snow AM Cloudy Called Dr Dale he Came this evening Nancy is not well My Medicine was done he gave me some more he says I am doing well
31 J helped wash A took grist AM they Chored PM David Groves were here to dinner Herman's Called few Minutes PM W. Cler a cold pretty strong NW wind PM J salted the Meat PM
Feb 1 Boys Chored AM they hitched young horse Sandy with Billy & took 5 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 32 cts W. fine Cler Milder J went to Johny Reesors for Butter AM
Candlemas day 2 J went to Whitevale & got pair double lines A Chored W. Cloudy mild some snow at times Some Sunshine
3 Henry & Willis Came this morning Willis stays Henry & A went to Toronto on Trolleys on Business Elias's Ada came this morning she stays all night J Chored W. quite Cold Clear a little fresh snow last night
Sunday 4 at home Martin Barkeys & Elias's Children were here to dinner W. cler Cold sharp NW wind
5 J helped wash AM A unlocked Hebron Meeting house & put on fire this is the day for appointing Trustees I did not go I am not well M Barkey Albert Reesor Isaac Reesor & Johny Ramer were there A brought load of Pine Roots PM W. quite Cold Cler J is not well A went to Funeral of J Milroy he died on Saturday evening Herman & Henry were here to dinner W. pretty Cold west wind Cler Joes Called this evening.
Feb 1912
7 J not well yet A Chored W. Cold S West wind some flurries of snow A dressed a calf PM
8 J is some better he took the calf to Cherrywood station & shipped it to E Lewis AM he took 5 1/2 doz. Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 32 cts per doz W cler quite sharp
9 Boys chored W cler some snow blowing very cold 9 below this morning 2 above at noon 9 below this evening strong S W wind PM
10 J some better A took chop PM W 21 deg below this morning 8 today 9 below this evening it is about Calm Daniels came to stay all night
Sunday 11 I & Nancy J & Susanna staid at home A & Amy went to meeting at Hebron Menno Reesor's were here & Elias's were here to dinner & all their children Flavius Children were here PM W. about as cold as yesterday some milder that evening it seems moderating Some I am not very well yet here some spells of coughing yet
12 A helped wash AM J is some better A took some chop PM W. cler pretty sharp Herman was here to dinner
13 A took 5 hogs 1035 lbs to Locust Hill for Shanks 6.30AM he went to draw Ice for Beatty from Davids Pond PM J is some better but Susanna is worse we sent for Dr Dale he came he says she must keep her bed for a week J got some medicine too W. fine cler milder David Groves called a little while PM
14 Boys chored A took some chop PM W. very fine cler sharp Ada Mayberry Came to help while Susanna is sick A took cream this morning
15 Boys chored J took 7 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 34 cts PM Henry's were here to dinner Benj'ns Fanny was here awhile PM W. very fine Cler mild
16 Boys chored AM They went to Funeral of Tilman Shank PM he was killed in {Speight} factory on Monday Morning W. very fine Cler we called Dr Dale this evening Susanna is worse he came at 11 & gave here some Medicine
17 A took cream J chored J went to Coakwells sale on 10th Con Adeline & Flavius Fanny were here awhile PM W. quite fine & cler thawing in the sun Susanna about the same Russell Grove was here to dinner
Sunday 14 at home Joes were here to dinner W. quite Misty This morning everything cover with white frost cleared up fine today quite mild sun Thawing
19 J helped wash AM A went to Markham PM he sold some apples & some Lard the apples @ $2.50 per Brl & the Lard & 15 cts per lb Susanna is no better. Dr Came PM he says she must keep he bed awhile yet W quite mild thawing Cler
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Feb 1912 March
20 Boys chored hitched up Colt Sandy & Took chop PM W very fair clear Johny Ramers & Keturah {illegible} Called PM Susanna about the same Mary & Anne Called few minutes PM
21 A took chop he went to D Murisons for some Butter SB Lehmans & Jake Wideman were here to dinner W. snow & strong East wind all day quite strong at times not Cold a lot of snow
22 Boys chored A took 8 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM & 34 cts per doz W Wind turned to West last night strong all day Turning Colder towards roads drifted no Mail came & no Baker
23 A helped shovel on the roads the mail came Through Today & the Baker Came Towards evening W. very fair day not Cold Susanna about the same
24 Boys chored They hung up Pork to smoke Dr Called PM Nancy had a spell of weakness while he was here it was due to over work attending Susanna he gave her some Medicine She is pretty smart again Joes & Elias were here awhile this evening W. fair mild
Sunday 25 at home Joes & Eliass Called little while This evening PM W. very clear & mild Thawing
26 J helped wash A took Barrel Apples & Lard to Markham that he sold last week AM they Chored PM W Strong East wind began to snow about 10 oc Snowed heavy all PM a very heavy storm not Cold
27 A helped Benj'n Butcher J Chored W Strong wind from west AM pretty Cler PM some colder
28 A went to Coakwells place to help get house Clean ready for Herman's to Move tomorrow J took 7 Pigs 1390 lbs @ $6.50 per Cwt to Locust Hill for Shank AM he chored PM W. very fair clear sharp air
29 A went to Coakwells to help at Herman's Moving They moved in today J Chored & took 13 doz eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 34 per doz W. fine & Cler Sharp air
March 1 A brought 2 loads Brewers grain for Cow feed from Cherrywood station one for David Grove Russell & Louis came for it PM W. very fine & Cler sharp Air
2 A took Chop AM & brought home 8 Pigs from Thomas's @ $6.25 per Cwt live weight they weighed 795 lbs
Mar 1913
he went to Ceder Grove PM took Some lard to A Dimma PM W. clear all day Sharp NW wind quite cold
Sunday 3 at home J A & Amy went to Johny Reesors to dinner Joes were here all PM W cler quite sharp
4 A helped wash AM J took chop AM & got horse Chief Shod A dressed Calf & they cleaned out our East Chimney PM W. clear & bright quite Cold about Zero this morning
5 Boys chored A M & Took chop & went to Ceder Grove A helped Johnny Reesor get things ready he is having a Sale Tomorrow he has rented his farm to P Gates W. very fine v clear cold sharp air
6 Boys Took 3 of our Cows to Johnny's AM they went to Sale PM W. fine clear sharp The cows were sold @ Daniels & Mart Davids & Henry's were here to dinner & nearly all of them to supper The one Cow sold @ $46.50 the other two @ 36 & 38 each There was none of them fresh
7 Boys Took load Mangels to Hermans A M A brought load coal from Locust Hill PM & took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 32 cts PM Susanna is worse we Called Dr Dale's PM he Came & says she must stay in bed awhile he will Come again W very fine
8 A took Horse Billy to Dr Armstrong AM They chored PM W. mild cloudy a little drizzle of snow PM
9 Boys chored Herman & Harvey called awhile PM W {illegible} cold air from NW Susanna about the same Anne is well Dr Called Flavius is sick Lumbago Stone & Kidney Trouble Dr is attending him Boys helped shovel snow at meeting house PM
Sunday 10 A Nancy & I went to meeting at Hebron J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke 9 by C Burkholder Menno Burkholder & Matty were here to dinner Henry Boyer too MN's Called PM W. very fine clear quite sharp about Zero this morning Susanna about the same
11 J helped wash A went to Markham AM They Chored PM Dr Called PM he says Susanna Can Get up a few hours at a time Lydia & Bertha & Thomas's girls called PM W fine cler but raw air
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Mar 1912
12 Boys Chored AM A got Mares Jennie & Gwen shod & brought load Coal from Locust Hill PM Elias & Merry & little Wilbur Called little while PM W. cloudy Mild a few in snow last night Susanna not quite so well has headache
13 A took cream & brought load Coal J helped Clean house AM he went to Lowrys sale on 10th Con & A helped Clean house PM W. very fine Cler sharp Air Anne was here PM
14 Boys Chored & sorted Apples A took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts Teenie Stover was here to dinner A Forster was here Assessing he took dinner too W. partly Cloudy quite Mild thawing
15 Boys Chored W. Mild pretty strong wind from East heavy snow all day heavy wet snow
16 A took cream J shovelled snow around the place there was a heavy fall of snow Cler & Colder today
Sunday 17 at home J went to Henry's to dinner J A & Amy went to Benj'ns to supper W. fine Cler Mild all day thawing fast looks like spring
18 J helped wash A rubbed pork with Mustard then J went with Russell Grove to Cherrywood for a load of Brewers grain Russell staid for dinner W. very fine & Mild snow going fast Amelia Ernie & Carl Called awhile this evening
19 J helped house Cleaning A went to Ceder Grove W. very fine & Cler snow going fast Johnny Ramer's Called PM
20 J helped clean house awhile A went to Ceder Grove then they Chored W. quite Cold NW wind froze hard
21 Boys Chored A went to Joe's PM & then he took 20 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts PM W. strong storm of wind & snow from East last night & all AM Cleared up PM roads not badly drifted not very Cold
22 A helped J BB Reesor (Johnny Reesor) move to Mount Joy he has Rented his farm to P Gates J Chored W. Cler Cold wind Called Dr Dales Susanna is worse he says she must keep her bed awhile
23 Boys Chored A went to J Murisons for Butter AM he went to Bob Milroys Sawing Bee PM W. cler sharp East wind Susanna about the same
Sunday 24 at home Joe's & Benj'ns were here to dinner Flavius Eva too Thomas's girls were here PM
Mar 1912 April
Herman's were all here This evening. Dr. called PM Susanna about the same W. clear rain Cold N wind
25 J helped wash a chored A M he went to Arthur Milroys Sawing Bee PM & went to Ceder Grove PM Nancy went along as far as Flavius Flavius is not well he has had the Dr a few times he has a stomach trouble he is up & around the most of the time W Cler quite sharp The sleighing is getting thin. The sun is thawing
26 Boys helped at house cleaning & went to sale near Milliken PM Henry called few minutes PM Joe & Anne Called few minutes this evening W. Milder a few in soft snow PM it patched the sleighing fine
27 Boys took a load Mangels to Herman's AM A took a load chop PM W. bright & clear snow thawing again David's called few minutes PM
28 Boys cut down 3 trees in bush for fire wood David Groves came to dinner W very fine clear AM some cloudy PM Thawing fast
29 A want to Toronto on C N.R. J chored Flavius here to dinner he is getting better W cloudy mild this morning cleared up today Thawing blowing up colder this evening
30 Boys pitched straw stack into barn AM Carl helped A went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J chored W sharp frost last night clear today sun thawing waggons running
Sunday 31 at home Mary Frank & Ada were here to dinner They walked there are some very high snow banks in the roads it in neither good Wheeling or sleighing cloudy. Mild & a drizzle of & rain awhile after dinner
April 1 J helped wash AM he went to Ceder Grove PM A trimmed some trees in bush AM he went to Raymonds In Clarkes Hollow to look for a girl PM got none W rain NE air AM some snow from East PM
2 J went to Henrys AM we heard that Willis had Grippe & Influenza he is better again A took grist & Chored we had Anne helping today the boys intend having a Sawing Bee tomorrow W. fine clear cold N wind. There was a few in fresh snow pretty good slipping this morning but the Sun takes the snow J went to Henry's with Cutter
3 Boys Trimmed some tree & J took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts AM They had Sawing Bee PM about 11 hands W Cler Cold N wind Sharp frost last night
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April 1912 Anne & Herman's Lydia were here too
4 Boys split wood A went to {illegible} Milroy Sawing Bee PM W. mostly cloudy sharp frost last night
Good Friday 5 I Nancy& A went to meeting at Hebron J staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mark part of 15C by Br C Johnny Reesor's were here to dinner W. fine & clear quite warm Snow going very fast water high & roads sloppy
6 Boys split wood AM A took chop PM I went to Semiannual Conference at Hebron PM all passed off well W. Mostly Cloudy Warm the roads are very very bad & Soft snow going
Easter Sunday 7 Nancy J & A went to meeting at Hebron I staid with Susanna I am not well had bad cough last night & am weak C Burkholder Thomas's brought Bishop Paul Martin & wife & old David Martin v Johnny Ramer's were here to dinner Ernie Carl Amelia Eva were here PM W. steady rain all AM clear awhile PM roads very bad very few at meeting
Easter Monday 8 Boys had Holiday A took grist chop AM J does not feel well W ground white with snow this morning sun took it away but there was a raw Cold N wind all day There was a very heavy freshet in all the Creeks there is hardly a dam standing on the big Rouge north Don Humber Credit Etobicoke
9 Boys helped wash v then cleaned & then cleaned the summer Kitchen at other end they cleaned Some Seed grain P M W snowed nearly all AM partly cloudy PM we heard Today That Henry's Willis & Ada have Diptheria & their house is quarantined we dont know how bad they are
10 J took cream A took 8 hogs to Markham for Shank @ $8.00 per Cwt 1270 lbs AM J took chop PM W. a little frost last night clear today thawing
11 Boys helped clean kitchen at other and J took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18cts PM W. Cloudy Misty all AM cleared up PM Mild roads bad they papered the pantry at other end too
12 A was at Hermans putting on wall paper J split wood in bush W. cloudy drizzly AM Cleared up fine PM.
April 1912
13 A worked in bush & took cream AM he went to annual meeting of Ceder Grove Threshing Co at Flavius PM W. clear & steady raw East wind all day Frank Barkey came to dinner he stays all night Amy goes home to stay
Sunday 14 at home Frank Barkey was here all day J & A went to Henry's PM They are doing as well as can be expected W. cloudy foggy at times drizzly rain at Times roads very bad
15 Boys cleaned seed grain W. Mostly foggy & misty warm a Thunder Shower went around South East There was a heavy Thunder Shower last evening after bedtime & heavy rain
16 Boys Cut wood in bush Herman helped W. fine Clear Cool Air A went down creek intoThomas's field & shot 3 suckers with his rifle
17 Boys cut wood Herman called for some seed oats. Uriah Drudges were here to supper Dr called to see Susanna She is not so well Boys went down Petticoat & got 4 more suckers There are a lot in Petticoat & in Rouge at Davids
18 Boys chored W mostly cloudy
19 A went to Markham AM They cut willow {illegible} at dam & some Apple limbs PM W. cold N wind
20 Boys cut up rubbish for summer wood A took grist chop PM W. fine clear cool air from north Eva Carl & Hermans Harvey came This evening & A went with down Petticoat for Suckers There are a lot caught in Petticoat & Rouge They got 13
Sunday 21 at home Joe & Anne Flavius & Fanny Amelia & Eva were here to dinner Ernie & Carl came PM W. North cloudy cool air from north white frost last night
22 J helped wash A Ernie & Carl went fishing along Rouge AM They caught 31 They chored PM W. Some squaals of rain partly cloudy Russell Grove came this evening A went with him down Petticoat to look for suckers they got 3 Boys Trimmed Raspberry bushes PM
23 A helped iron the wash AM They sorted apples PM W clear cold N Wind roads drying off fast ground while with a light fluff of snow this morning
24 A & Herman went to Toronto 5 Barrels Apples ${illegible} per Barrel 2 of Herman's Pigs $11.50 per Cwt J chored & took grist chop PM W. Cold strong W wind some rain last night.
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April 1912 May
25 J helped Scrub Meeting house A drew dung into back garden AM they began spring seeding sowed about 4 acres oats in NE Corner field PM the ground works well W. very fine Cler J took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after supper @ 18 cts
26 Boys worked at Seeding till about 3 PM drizzly rain stopped them J took some grain for Chop this morning I rode with him to Br C's Cloudly all PM
27 Boys worked on the ground W. strong Cold N Wind
Sunday 28 at home Adeline & Martin Ramer were here to dinner Elias's & Family & Flavius & Fanny & Eva Called awhile PM W. Cloudy Cool N wind Clear AM
29 Boys worked at seeding Mrs Mayberry was here today washing W. Cloudy a pretty strong wind from N East all day raw & Cold
30 Boys worked at seeding W. clear sharp Air from North white frost this morning Joe's & Herman's Called this evening Thomas's girls Called this evening
May 1 Boys worked at seeding I got Horse Major shod all around at Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM Called at Teenie Stovers W. rather Cloudy at times a raw Cool wind from East
2 Boys worked at seeding W. . warm mostly Clear some Cloudy J took 15 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove at 18 cts after supper
3 Boys worked at seeding W. very fine Cler Cool air yet steady Air from East for about a week getting very dry
4 Boys finished seeding except 5 acres to harrow W. partly cloudy looks a little like rain
Sunday 5 went to meeting at Hebron J staid with Susanna suitable remarks and sermon for the Celebration of Lord's Supper C Burkholder C Gayman & Levi Groves & Br C on St Luke 22 & 23 Chapter Enos Nighswander & Martin Menno Burkholder & AB's Lizzie were here to dinner Daniels Called few minutes PM W. strong East wind & Mostly cloudy all day began to rain after sunset a little thunder bedtime
6 Boys dug some garden this morning then A Rolled & J grubbed in Mangel ground north of bush I went to Elias's this morning W. Misty awhile then Cleared up fine & Clear
May 1912
George Mayberrys wife was here to dinner the other Mrs Mayberry was here helping to work she will help us nearly every day now for awhile heavy Mist again this evening
7 A rolled J ganged north of bush Henry Willis & Ada were here awhile PM W. Misty awhile this Morning clear & fine today things are growing nice
8 A rolled J ganged north of bush Br inlaw John Hoover Called few minutes PM W. fine warm clear
9 A rolled J ganged north of bush W. cold NW wind slight rain this morning some more towards evening nice little shower last night
10 A finished rolling J worked at Mangel ground W. very fine clear day sun warm cool air from South west I forgot to say that A took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove last evening @ 16 cts per doz trees budding out nicely our Clover & fall wheat look well but the Air & East wind is pretty Cool
11 J took cream & Called at Hermans to put on some grafts AM he Chored PM A worked on Corn ground W. cloudy sprinkling dribbling rain off & on PM warm
Sunday 12 at home J & A went to Henrys to dinner Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl were here awhile PM Ada Mayberry Frank & Ada Barkey were here to supper W wind light rain AM more rain PM a very heavy shower after supper very welcome
13 A took grist with Billy & Sandy he got Sandy shod on front feet J Chored & went to Ceder Grove PM Herman's Lydia Harvey & Frank were here {illegible} PM W. rough Cold south west wind light rain drizzle Mixed with snow quite Cold
14 A worked on Corn ground J took grist Chop AM he worked on corn ground PM W. white frost last night fine clear today Elias's little Wilbur was here today Elias's & Anne Called here to dinner they were in Markham
15 J sowed Mangels A Made Drills & worked Corn Ground W. partly Cloudy pretty warm
Ascension day 16 A & Nancy went to Meeting at Hebron I could not go have Neuralgia in Eye & face W. drizzly rain all PM {illegible} J & A went to Hermans PM
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May 1912
17 J & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is not well he has Sore Eyes A Chored I have lame back can hardly get around W. drizzly light rain AM cleared up fine PM
18 Henry & Family Came this morning Flavius J & A went along with them & Willis to the dead water & they caught a lot of fine fish W. cloudy this Morning cleared up today strong W wind PM warm
Sunday 19 at home J & A went to David Groves to dinner W Cloudy Cool West wind
20 J washed a lot of old clothes that were in wood shed A Chored J brought a Barrel of lime from Locust Hill PM A uncovered the Cistern PM they intend to Cover it with Cement W. Cloudy some heavy showers of rain some thunder last night a few claps PM Creek pretty high
21 J boiled slop A chored W. rain rain rain not very fast Creek high
22 Boys worked Cistern W. rain till near noon blowed up cooler pretty strong W wind PM J washed AM he took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19 1/2
23 Boys {two words illegible} Flavius & Carl came PM they went with them down to the old Laughlin farm & they Caught about 15 & one fine Carp W. quite warm day
24 Boys went gathering Mushrooms AM they got about a Peck they didnt do much PM Hermans were here awhile PM W. pretty heavy thunder showers early this Morning quite warm from change after dinner & cool trees out in full leaf everything look well Boys caught 25 suckers down Petticoat this evening
25 Boys finished covering Cistern & fixed {illegible} Chored W. a very fine clear day very pleasant
Whit Sunday 26 A & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner But there were visitors here too Adeline & Martin Reesors & Thomas's Harvey were here to dinner W. very fine & clear all day Daniel is in Toronto General Hospital he has a very sore Eye he wrote home that he is doing as well as can be expected
Whit Monday 27 Boys planted Silo Corn I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. fine some cloudy slight rain & distant thunder this evening
28 Boys finished plastering the Cistern W. strong west wind very heavy rain towards evening some thunder
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May 1912 June
29 Boys started to go fishing with hook & line to dead water they turned back too rainy then J Boiled soap W. rain off & on all day raining yet Bedtime
30 J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM A Boiled Soap A went hunting Mushrooms PM he got about a Peck W. fine & clear A took 16 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts after supper
31 A was at Hermans making fence J took chop to Davids they chored PM W. very fine
June 1 Boys fetched load Pine roots from Flavius then A went to Toronto on train from Cherrywood J Chored PM W. very fine
Sunday June 2 Nancy A & Susanna went to Meeting at Hebron I staid at home am not strong & cough some yet Adeline & Mart Ramer were here to dinner Flavius & Eva were here about all PM David Groves Called too Henrys Called few minutes this evening W. Mostly Cloudy some shower AM & PM just very warm
3 Boys cut up Pine roots behind barn for Engine wood AM J & Nancy went to Hermans PM Lydia has Blood Poisoning in her blood is getting better w. pretty warm cler A trimmed Ash trees along bank line fence PM
4 A & Susanna went to Markham J Piled Pine roots & Made some garden W. fine Cler quite Cool this evening
5 A helped Benj'n all day J dug some garden then he harrowed the Corn it is coming up W. fine & Cool
6 A went to help Benj'n J went to help Herman they both came home about 10 AM it rained pretty steady all AM then they Plowed back garden & planted it with Potatoes Esther Groves & Louis were here to supper fine & Clear PM quite Cool A took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19 cts
7 Boys helped Benj'n Plow Mangel ground W. slight rain this morning cleared up quite Cool
8 J took cream he brought Willis with him he stays over night A took grist AM he Chored PM J helped Benj'n PM W. Clear Cool wind some fost up north last night
Sunday 9 at home Elias's were here to dinner Hermans Henrys & Benj'sn Wilfred were here awhile PM Amy Mayberry was here to supper J & A took Willis home after supper W. fine Cler all day Cool wind
10 A helped Herman J took 7 hogs nearly 180 lbs each #8.20 per Cwt AM he chored PM Alma & Ada Barkey Came this morning they stay all night W. fine Cler
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June 1912
11 J Cultivated Mangels with Seeder A & Susanna were to Markham AM Boys topped thistles PM Henrys were here to dinner W. fine a little cloudy at times Alma & Ada Barkey went home this evening
12 Boys cleaned & scrubbed cellar floor AM they cut seed Potatoes & drew dung on Potatoe ground PM W. fine showers
13 Boys Planted Potatoes 16 drills I & Nancy walked to Benj'ns to dinner Abraham Widemans wife was here to supper W. very fine Cler day Cool Air
14 Boys topped thistles I & Nancy went to Aunt Lizzie Burkholder a few hours PM W. East wind
15 Boys Topped thistles awhile rain stopped them then they cut wood in woodshed A went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cloudy some heavy showers Delilah Came yesterday she staid all night was here today is staying tonight
Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner Benj'n & family were here all PM Flavius & family wee after supper W. Cloudy all day some showers PM
17 Boys Cultivated & scuffled Mangels & topped some thistles W. Cler strong west wind fine & cool
18 Boys Topped thistles Susanna & Thomas's Esther went to Markham AM with Hore Billy W. Cler cold wind
19 A helped herman fixing his stable J scuffled & thinned Mangels W. partly Clear Cool
20 A was at Hermans J Benj'ns man & Ernie & Carl thinned mangels W. Cool a short shower after dinner some distant thunder Flavius boys took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts per doz
21 A was at Hermans J Benj'ns Man Ernie & Carl thinned mangels W. warm partly Clear Cool Air
22 the same hand finished thinning Mangels they are looking well. I & Nancy went awhile to Teenie Stovers W. Cler warm sun Cool air Sunday I went to Murisons for Butter & to Davids mill for a bag of Flour AM
Sunday 23 at home Adeline & Martin Ramer Herman & family were here to dinner Elias's Made a Call PM W. fine Clear quite warm very warm
24 Boys drew gravel for statute labor with one team W. very very warm partly Cloudy
25 Boys both worked on roads AM
June July 1912
J Cultivated Corn PM W. very very warm Cler I got horse Major shod all around AM
26 A helped Herman J Cultivated Corn & Chored W. quite warm a fine shower AM Susanna & Mrs Mayberry went to Markham with horse Major AM
27 A helped Herman J Cultivated some roots & Chored he took grist Chop & took 5 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts PM W. Cler Cooler
28 A was at Hermans J Cut some swail hay & chored W. very very warm over 80 deg Clear David Reesor made a Call this evening
29 A was at Herman J & Nancy went to Davids AM Esther is sick J raking & Cocked some swail hay PM Edward Moyers were here to supper W. clear quite warm
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C John Brillinger & Willis were here to dinner Elias's were here all PM Thomas Dillers were here to supper Br C's Thomas gave us a Call after supper W. very fine cler Cool
July 1 A was at Hermans J helped Flavius at Mangels W. very fine & clear I took Susanna to Teenie Stovers AM & brought her home PM
2 A was at Hermans AM then he Came home J cut Meadow on Knoll they took in some swail hay PM I & Nancy were at Hermans to dinner W. Clear quite warm
3 J helped Flaius hay A cut fence Corners awhile then he Tedded hay PM they raked & Cocked PM W. quite warm South wind wind looks like shower this evening
4 Boys took up a load hay off Knoll AM A cut hay south of bush J took 6 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after supper @ 20 cts per doz W. very very warm some thunder showers went around PM some heavy Claps
5 Boys drew in hay AM A went to Burkholders barn raising near Boxgrove J raked & cockedhay south of bush I went to Joe's for Bread & to Murisons for Butter AM W. very very warm thunder clouds going around all day.
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July 1912
6 Boys drew in rakings off Knoll & began south of bush Ernie helped PM & they finished it loads W. very very warm I think the warmest so far
Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Henrys to dinner Willis Came with the he stays awhile Flavius Fanny & Eva were here after supper W. very very warm
8 A Cut grass below garden J helped Flavius hoe Mangels A helped too awhile then he Tedded took grist this evening I & Nancy went to Daniels to {illegible} Called here while at Daniels PM W very very warm Some distant thunder at times
9 J took cream AM he raked & cocked the hay below garden PM he cut weeds along fence and scuffled mangels PM W. very very thunder clouds going around
10 J & A Cultivated & Scuffled Potatoes Corn & Mangels then drew 2 loads hay from below garden when heavy thunder storm stopped them a very heavy Clap shocked My Dear Nancy We Called Dr Dale he Came attended to her she is around again it did not rain very much but it was welcome warm yet
11 Boys helped Benj'n all day Flavius Fanny Called Henry was here awhile AM he took Willis home Christian Brillinger Called PM Anne & Elias Ada Called John Widemans Widow was with Brillingers rather Cloudy not so warm
12 Boys helped Benj'n AM they took in last of hay below garden & grubbed Corn PM W very vine & Cool Hermans made a short Call AM Nancy is geting some better
13 J took cream they hoed Corn all day W. partly cloudy Esther & Levi Grove were here to dinner quite warm
Sunday 14 at home Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here to dinner Amelia & Eva were here all PM Daniels gave uas a good Call after supper W. quite warm Cler
15 J & A helped Benj'n draw in hay with team till about 2 PM when very heavy thunder & rain stopped them very heavy thunder sharp lightning a heavy welcome rain
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July 1912
16 Boys hoed Corn J took cream this morning & took some chop after dinner Old Saml G Reesor & wife & Herman's Called after supper W. very fine cool & Clear today Dr Called to see Nancy she is doing very well
17 I went to Murisons for Butter & to Davids for Flour this morning Boys hoed & scuffled Corn Henry's were here to dinner Boys brought a load of hay from Benj'ns Ed Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner W. very fine Cler
18 Boys hoed Corn rain stopped them a slight shower about 3 PM a fine rain about supper time Cooler warm AM
19 Benj'n helped J Plow south of barn the Clover stubble A hoed Corn A Plowed PM & J hoed W. very fine & Cool Cler I took 6 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove AM Alma Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner
20 Boys Rolled sod below bush A hoed Corn W. rather Cloudy Cool
Sunday 21 at home Amelia Ernie Carl & Eva were here to dinner Elias's were here all PM Benj'n & Family were here after supper Joes were here to supper W. fine heavy rain this Morning Clearned up PM not so warm
22 Benj'ns man helped Plow sod on Knoll J Plowed too A Plowed AM he helped Herman's PM at hay W. fine & Cool
23 A hoed Corn Hermans Harvey helped till after dinner J finished Plowing Knoll W. rather cloudy cool Frank Grove was here to supper
24 J harrowed sod A hoed & Paris Greened Potatoes W. East wind warm
25 Boys hoed second time in Mangels I & Nancy were to Henrys to dinner W. mostly Cloudy slight shower this evening about sundown
26 Boys finished hoeing the mangels W. Clear Cool towards evening
27 J & A cut the wheat in field behind barn they finished about 5 oc a very fine Crop A shocked it I went to Murisons for Butter & to Ceder Grove for Twine AM W. a very very fine Cler Cool day Most beautiful
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 24 C by C Gayman Joseph Groves Joseph Boyers Willis & Ada were here to dinner Jacob & Anne Diller were here to supper W. quite warm but fine Breeze mostly cloudy looks like rain.
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July Aug 1912
29 A was at Hermans J Cultivated sod & scuffled Potatoes I went to Elias's PM W. warm sun cool Breeze Teenie Stover was here to supper
30 drew dung on Knoll with 3 teams Benj'ns man helped with team Ernie helped to fill W. very fine & Cool about a dozen cut the weeds in graveyard after supper
31 the {illegible} finished drawing dung AM Benj'ns man spread dung PM A went to J Larkins barn raising PM J put Paris Green on Potatoes PM Hermans Came PM for Raspberries PM W. fine Cloudy at times Cool
August 1 J cultivated Corn A hoed Potatoes AM they drew in 6 loads Wheat & I took 8 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts PM W. a little distant thunder PM Cloudy Cool air from East
2 Benj'n & his man Came & they in loads wheat {illegible} then there Came a drizzly cool rain they had to quit drawing A Disked sod below bush J is sick we Called Dr Dale last night about midnight he said there were symptoms of Inflammation has bad pain in his {illegible} has sick spells in his stomach W. rather Cool Cloudy
3 A finished Disking Sod on Knoll AM J took some chop to Davids he is not well yet he went to Dr Dale PM A & Benj'ns Man & Wilfred drew in last of wheat PM 5 loads W. Cler Cool Herman & Ernie & Carl Called this eveing Anne was here awhile too
Sunday 4 at home all day nobody here W. Cloudy awhile this morning Clear a little Cool today J is not very well yet but he is up & around
5 A helped Benj'n draw in Wheat all day J went to W Shanks to buy some Pigs he bought 11 3 or 4 month old @ $3.00 each he went to Davids to dinner he is getting better slowly Mary was here today Picking Raspberries w. fine Cler Cool
6 Boys cut & shocked field barley north of Meeting house I went down to Murisons for Butter AM W. fine Cool Clear Flavius Fanny Amelia & Eva were here all PM A took cream this morning
7 Boys drew home stove wood out of bush AM they Plowed in Creek East of Orchard PM W rather Cool partly Cloudy
Aug Sept 1912
8 J took cream & took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts A got horse Sandy shod AM they Plowed in Wheat stubble PM W slow steady rain AM rather cloudy PM ground well soaked
9 Boys Plowed W rather Cloudy slow drizzly rain at times some heavy rain & distant thunder after dark quite heavy at times some rain last night
10 Boys Plowed AM A went to Scotts Barn raising on 11th Con PM J finished Plowing PM I went to Joes for Bread I took Susanna & Mrs Mayberry to Benj'ns PM & brought them home again W warm some clouds going round dark a little like showers
Sunday 11 at home J A & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner W. rain off & on AM some heavy showers some thunder over the lake this evening there is a lot of water in our Pond
12 A took 7 hogs 1290 lbs @ $8.20 to Locust Hill for Shanks then they harrowed the Wheat stubble that was Ganged I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzy to dinner Menno Burkholder brought Catherine McGregor to supper W. quite warm rather Cloudy
13 Boys cut part of field mixed grain behind Cider house & part of Oats in NE Corner field I & Nancy went to Menno Reesors he was not at home then we went to Uriah Drudges to dinner W very warm
14 Boys cut Oats I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner W quite warm Clear A helped Benj'n draw dung with team AM
15 Boys cut oats AM they drew in 7 oads barley PM Benj'ns Wilfred helped I took 10 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove AM @ 25 cts Teenie Stover was here to dinner W. Cler Cool
16 Boys finished drawing barley 1 load of raking AM they cut Oats PM W. fine Cler Cool
17 Boys cut Oats AM they finished field East of dam & last few acres behind Cider House then they drew in few loads Mixed grain & few loads Oats W. Cloudy all day drizzly rain this evening I went to Joes for Susanna's bread
Sunday 18 at home Henrys Russell & Louis Grove were here to dinner Hermans Harvey was here PM Elias's Called awhile PM W. Cloudy about all day
19 Boys ganged in field North of Meeting house AM they cut in Peas & oats N West corner field PM I went to Murisons for Butter PM W. Cloudy nearly all day
20 A helped Benj'n thresh J cut Peas & oats in NW Corner AM Machine came after dinner began threshing at 2 PM to until did not get done W. cloudy {illegible}
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21 finished threshing about 1/2 past nine then they went to Flavius A helped thresh at Flavius J ganged PM W. Cloudy this Morning Cler today I forgot to say that Eli Stover from Vancouver was here to supper last night Anne was here awhile PM
22 A helped James McCreight thresh AM he ganged PM J took load Chop to Davids then he Cultivate the sod for the Wheat W. fairly warm rather cloudy clouds going around south this evening after supper a fine shower
23 Boys ganged W. rather cloudy a heavy shower after dinner I took Susanna to Joes after dinner brought her home PM
24 A finished Plowing north of Meeting house & then he fixed up shocks he helped Alick Milroy thresh PM J finished Cutting Knoll I went to Ceder Grove AM then I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron all passed off well a few visitors a little while after conference from Pennsylvania & Waterloo MN was here to supper W. quite showry some distant thunder showers going around PM
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Bishop Paul Martin sermon on St Mat 18 C by Pre F Horst from Pennsylvania Daniel Ramers were here to dinner Flavius Called awhile {illegible} very very warm Cloudy Mostly Cler PM
26 Boys harrowed north of Meeting house AM Benj'n & his Man & Wilfred helped with team they drew in 8 loads Mixed grain till about 5 PM when a very heavy storm of thunder lightning & rain stopped them it was very warm today Cooler now some heavy Claps of thunder a heavy heavy storm
27 Boys ganged in East end of big field AM they laid down some shocks after dinner then they drew in 3 loads PM W. fine Cler & Cool Susanna & Amelia went to David Groves with Horse Major lightning struck B Dillers barn last evening did not Burn
28 J helped Thomas thresh AM A helped Benj'n draw in AM they were both at Benj'ns PM drizzly rain stopped them about 4 PM Cloudy all day
29 A helped R Milroy thresh AM & helped P Gates thresh PM J ganged in big field & harrowed & laid down Oat shocks PM I took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts per doz.
Sept 1912
Teenie Stover was here to dinner Hermans Called after supper
30 Benj'n & is Men helped & they drew in 21 loads W. Cler AM Cloudy PM Cool W. Air
31 Boys went to Benj'ns to help draw in heavy shower stopped them they Came home & ganged in field east of dam I went to Murisons for Butter & to Joes for Bread PM W. sharp AM partly Cloudy PM stead East wind
Sunday Sept 1 at home J went to Henry's PM brought Willis with him he stays all night J & A & Willis went to Elias's after supper W. some thunder Early this morning & some heavy rain cloudy AM some Cler PM
2 Boys & Benj'ns Man finished ganging field East of dam & began in NE Corner field Henry Came PM for some seed Wheat Willis went home with him W. Cloudy all day
3 J & Benj'n finished ganging A helped JD's thresh AM he ganged too PM W. Cloudy Mostly AM Cler & quite warm PM
4 Boys finished ganging NE field AM they harrowed PM W. Misty & Cloudy AM Clered up PM Herman was here for some grain PM M Barkey got a lot of Duchess Oldenburg Apples
5 J took Cream & took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ AM A helped pick some Imperial Gages I took 5 Baskets to M Barkeys PM he takes them to Toronto Boys helped drew in one last of harvest Ernie & Carl helped awhile then our Boys helped Benj'n PM a very heavy storm of Rain thunder & lightning after supper not so very near but Menno Groves barn was burned & a few More west from here
6 A cleaned seed Wheat alone AM J went to Ceder Grove he got Horse Billy shod they Picked Golden sweet aples & then harrowed PM W. very very warm some thunder showers went around PM
7 J took cream AM then Plowed A Plowed too they both helped Benj'n finish drawing in PM I took grist chop to Davids PM Flavius Fanny helped us AM W. very fine Cool & clear, warm through the day Henry's were here this evening
Sunday 8 A & Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans Alma Frank & May Barkey were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder was here all PM W. fine & cool AM warm PM {illegible line}
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Sept 1912
9 A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J took cream then stopped at Hermans & helped him draw in {illegible} W. partly cloudy quite warm
10 A helped Benj'n draw dung J Cultivated in sod AM he helped Thomas to thresh PM W. Mostly clear very very warm I walked to Elias's PM got very tired
11 J helped Alick Milroy thresh AM A helped Benj'n draw dung AM he helped NB thresh PM J Cultivated south of Pasture PM W. a very welcome change in the weather very {illegible} & Cool North Breeze all day slight shower last night some thunder not raining
12 Boys sowed the Wheat south of bush & on Knoll I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. fine Cler East Breeze Boys took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 25 cts
13 Boys Plowed in Wheat stubble NW Corner field I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's & awhile to Joes PM W. quite warm PM Turning Cooler wind from East this evening
14 A Plowed at Benj'ns J Plowed at home W. Cloudy & warm nearly all day slight rain awhile PM Herman's Called this evening
Sunday 15 I & Nancy walked to Thomas's A went to Herman's Susanna went Lydia & Bertha went Joes we were not at Thomas's long till Willis & J came for us Henry's were here then Benj'n & family Came they were all here for dinner W. a steady rain after dinner rained a few times some distant thunder over the lake PM warm
16 A Plowed at Benj'ns J Plowed at home I went to Elias's with some Cucumbers Susanna & Mrs Mayberry were at Hermans PM W. Cooler
17 Boys both Plowed I took grist to Davids PM we Peeled a lot of Apples this evening for sauce Flavius & Thomas's helped W. partly Cloudy not so warm
18 A Plowed J took some apples to Lapps for Sauce AM he Plowed too PM they finished NW Corner field Teenie Stover was here PM & to supper partly Cloudy warm PM
19 A & George Mayberry Plowed west of dam J took grist Chop AM he put up Wire fence along wheat south of bush to keep Cows off where they are in the {illegible}
Sept 1912
W. showers Early this Morning blowed up Cool after dinner a little distant thunder A took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening Dr Dale Called this evening to see Susanna & Nancy. Nancy needs Tiring up she is up & around
20 Boys drew dung in field north of Meeting house Benj'ns Man helped with team Ernie & G Mayberry helped a little rain this Morning Cler Cool today
21 Boys nearly covered field Benj'ns Man helped AM A & G Mayberry finished PM & spread a lot J went to Joseph Burkholders sale PM (at Davids home) he bought some {illegible} Joes Willis Came home with him W. Cloudy a rain Cold East wind all day
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 Chapts by C Gayman & Br C Lords Supper was Celebrate C Gayman & wife & Peter Burkholder & wife & daughter were here to dinner W. Cloudy some air from East this Morning Slight drizzle toward evening some heavy showers after supper
23 Boys Plowed A helped Elias Barkeys thresh PM I & Nancy were at Elias's to dinner W. quite heavy rain last night Creek running lively this Morning Mostly Cler today pretty warm
24 Boys Chored a steady rain from East all day not heavy Cool
25 J took some Wheat to Whitevale & exchanged it for Flour & went to Henry's AM A spread dung AM They both Plowed PM W. partly Cloudy Daniel came here to dinner
26 Boys Plowed A helped Benj'n thresh AM Carl plowed in his place W. some showers & some distant thunder AM fine & Cler PM Cool
27 Boys Plowed A helped Flavius at Cemetery Ernie came & plowed in his place I went to Murisons for Butter & then I took grist Chop PM W. sharp frost last night fine & cler today this my 76th Birthday
28 Boys Plowed Ernie Plowed awhile in A's place Frank Barkey was here today W. drizzly nearly all day Cloudy
Sunday 29 at home David Groves & Elias's were all here to dinner Joes Called awhile PM Herman's Harvey & Benj'ns Wilfred Called PM W. some rain & Cloudy AM Cler PM rather cold air all day
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Sept 1912 Oct
30 A Plowed J took Cream & then took grist he Plowed too PM I went to Joes & Elias's AM little Wilbur is sick W. Cloudy slight drizzling rain PM
Oct 1 Boys plowed I & Susanna went to Elias's this morning to see how little Wilbur was he is Better again W. fine Cler Cool NW wind
2 J took cream A Plowed J brought in Pumpkins & some Potatoes he Plowed too PM W. some frost last night no damage fine & cler today
3 A helped A Dimma fill silo & started at Arthur Reesors J Plowed AM began to Cut Corn PM I & Susanna went to Joes & Called at Elias's PM W. Misty Cloudy Cool SW wind
4 Boys fixed fence around old orchard then they went to Markham W. fine Cler Benj'n Musselman Came to stay all night A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo AM J took cream & took in a lot of Beets AM they drew in 7 loads Mangels PM M Barkey was Pulling them W. very fine & warm I went to Murisons for Butter AM
Sunday 6 at home A & Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans Amelia & Ernie Came & Br N's widow Lizzie were here to dinner Ed Wilson brought his Parents & Mrs & {illegible name} in his Auto & staid about an hour W. a very lovely October day
7 A helped J Dimma fill silo he went after 9 oc J Drew in Mangels Carl helped with team PM they took in 17 loads Barkey finished Pulling them W. a little cloudy this Morning cleared up Morning Colder a raw biting wind strong
8 A helped Dimmas fill silo awhile then he drew in Mangles J drew Mangels AM he finished cutting corn except 1 round Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'n Stovers to dinner with Horse Major W. fine Clear white frost last night
9 J finished cutting corn A brought in last of Mangels we have 34 loads I took some chop to Davids this morning A took load PM & got horse Sandy shod W. air from East AM rain awhile PM J & A went to Henrys after supper
10 Boys Plowed AM they Picked snow apples PM took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 26 cts PM & went to Murisons for Butter W. pretty cler not very Cold
Oct 1912
11 Filled our Oils AM A helped Thomas's PM J Plowed PM Teenie Stover helped our Women w. Cloudy all day, East wind after dark the silo is full within a few feet of the top
12 A helped Thomas fill silo AM he helped Flavius PM J Plowed W. heavy shower of rain last night Some thunder not very heavy partly cloudy a very strong West wind PM not Cold but heavy wind
Sunday 13 at home Henry's & Joes were here to dinner Amelia & Eva were here PM W. partly cloudy Mild
14 Boys Plowed AM A helped J Murison fill silo PM J Plowed PM I got Horse Major shod all round AM W. Cler Cool Air
15 A helped Petty fill Silo till after dinner then he helped Flavius draw Mangels J Plowed AM he went to Mill PM W. Partly Clear very Cold NW wind Susanna & Teenie Stover went to Markham & to Christian Stovers to dinner
16 A helped N Burkholder fill silo with team till after 3 PM then he Picked Winter Apples J Plowed AM he Picked apples PM W. Cler very sharp West Wind heavy white frost last night
17 J took Chop then brought Potato digger & Plowed out some potatoes they are a good crop but some are rotten A helped Pilkey fill silo till 3 PM then he helped at Potatoes W. very fine cler
18 Boys dug Potatoes AM they helped Benj'n draw in Clover PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Joes PM W. cloudy at times south wind some rain after supper
19 Boys Plowing awhile AM then they Picked winter apples they finished digging Potatoes PM I swept Hebron meeting house PM got very tired W. Mostly cler
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 by Levi Groves C Burkholder & Tilman Reesor's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler
21 Boys Picked winter apples AM they helped Benj'n draw in Clover PM I went to Murisons for Butter PM W. very fine & cler
22 Boys Plowing W. rain awhile AM {rest of line illegible}
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23 J took load Chop to Davids A Chored awhile then they both Plowed W. pretty strong NW wind we boiled a lot of soap
24 Boys Plowed awhile rain stopped them then A went to Ceder Grove they plowed in Mangel ground they ganged it PM drizzly rain at times cloudy
25 Boys Plowed W. cloudy drizzly this Morning Cool
26 Boys Plowed A helped J Bean fill silo PM W. Cler Cool NW wind Willis Came from Creamery with Alick Milroy he stays
Sunday 27 I & Nancy J Susanna & Willis went to Hermans to dinner W. quite fine a sharp white frost this morning this is the 55th Anniversary of our wedding and I can say that I have never regretted it yet
Thanksgiving day 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Willis he has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by C Burkholder Hermans & Daniels were here to dinner J took Willis home PM he was some better w. a pretty fine day raw air from East
29 A helped J Beane fill silo he helped Benj'n PM J Plowed AM he went to A Jacksons sale on 4th Con Pickering I & Nancy went to Henry's to dinner W. cloudy this Morning Cleared up fine today East wind pretty strong at bedtime
30 A Plowed J took cream then he Plowed too they both helped Benj'n take in Clover PM W. Cool wind partly Cloudy
31 A helped Benj'n draw Clover J Plowed AM they both Plowed PM J brought few loads wood from bush this evening I went to Joes PM W. rather cloudy Mild beginning to rain at bedtime
Nov 1 Boys cleaned a load of Wheat AM A helped W. Taylor thresh & J Plowed PM W. rain last night & awhile AM Clear Cold trong NW wind PM
2 A helped W Taylor thresh J Plowed J took Cream this morning W. sharp white frost last night Clear Cold today
Sunday 3 A & Susanna went to David Groves to dinner Flavius & Eva were here to dinner W. sharp frost last night ground froze very fine today
4 A helped Taylor fill silo AM he Picked Apples PM J Plowed W. Cler Cold SW wind
5 A helped P Gates thresh J Plowed W. clear Cool Teenie Stover was here to dinner
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6 A helped P Gates finish threshing till about 1/2 past & then he Plowed J helped Benj'n Plow till about 3 PM rain stopped them slow drizzly Came heavier rain at Bedtime heavy at times
7 A brought 6 sacks Coal for threshing from Locust Hill this Morning then he Plowed J Plowed too white frost this Morning Mild today
8 Boys Plowed W. White frost partly cler
9 Boys Plowed & Chored got barn ready to thresh on Monday Machine Came PM A helped Flavius thresh awhile W. Mostly cler strong NW wind PM
Sunday 10 at home J A & Susanna went to Joes to dinner Thomas & Adeline were here all PM Amelia Carl & Eva were here after supper W. Cler fine nearly all day Mild sharp white frost last night
11 threshed all went well threshed abou Bus W. a very fine Clear Mild day Boys called Dr Dale last evening he came today he says I have Chronic Bronchitis he says I must not go out much I have a bad Cough at times & dull headache but do not feel sick I Can sleep well for which I am thankful
12 A Plowed J took Chop W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times
13 Boys Chored W. Cloudy drizzly rain from N East more or less all day I feel about the same
14 A Made 50 gals Cider J Chored A dressed a Calf after dinner then he went to help Herman PM J Chored & took the Calf to Barkeys they take it to Toronto w. Cler this morning awhile then Cloudy & drissly at time Esther Groves & her hired girl were here awhile PM
15 A staid at Hermans all night he helped him today till 3 PM J Plowed AM he picked Apples PM W. Cleared up strong NW wind Colder
16 A helped Henry J took about 50 Bus Wheat to Whitevale @ 95 cts & brought about a ton of Coal from Locust Hill @ $8.00 AM he went to sale below Menno Reesors PM W. Mostly Cler Mild
Sunday 17 Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron I did not feel fit to go have bad cold in head MN & Levi Grove & wife were here to dinner Henry's & Joes were here to supper W. mostly cler cold NW wind Herman Called awhile PM
18 Boys drew field corn they drew in Apples & put them down Celler except one load Ernie helped awhile AM A helped R Milroy thresh J Plowed strip Corn stubble where shocks stood W. very very fine cler day
19 J finished all our Plowing A helped Thomas thresh AM they Picked Cider Apples PM
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Nov 1912
Susanna & Teenie Stover went to Dr Dales with Horse Major AM W. very fine Cler day
20 J took load Cider Apples to Lapps @ 25cts Cwt AM he drew a lot of stovewood from bush PM A & Nancy went to Almira for some sheeting they were at S Lehmans to dinner W. a very fine Cler warm day sharp White frost last night
21 A was at Henrys J took load chop to Davids AM he drew stones off fields PM JH Ramers were here to dinner W. very very fine cler warm day Our hired woman Mrs Mayberry that was here all summer left tonight
22 A took Mrs Mayberry to Locust Hill this Morning then he drew off stones J helped Elias Barkeys thresh PM W. very fine Clear
23 A helped Elias Barkeys thresh till about 3 PM J took Chop AM he took Nancy to JD's after dinner Susie is very sick with Pneumonia then Ernie Came & helped Boys put apples down into the Cellar W. rather cloudy strong wind from East this evening we Called Dr Dale he Came this evening Susanna has Bronchial trouble
Sunday 24 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. drizzly rain turned to soft snow a few inches on the ground this evening Susanna is some better today
25 A helped NB's thresh AM J helped wash AM Amy Mayberry came to work for us for the winter Boys Chored & Piled the wood in the shed PM W. Cold strong NW wind not thawing much
26 A went to Markham to Dentist J Chored AM J went to Sale East of Cherrywood PM he bought a Large Farm Bell @ $2.00 A chored PM W. flurries of soft snow nearly all day Joes were here this evening helping to Peel Apples Herman's were here too this evening pretty strong Cold NW wind this evening
27 A took Cream AM he took lot apples & some Crocks to Lapps to get some Made PM J sorted lot of apples in Cellar AM he took 2 Barrels to Joes PM they take them to Toronto W. mostly Cloudy pretty Cold some snow flurries
28 A was a Hermans J brought some gravel for the hens AM he brought the sauce home PM W. partly Cler quite Cold
29 A was at Hermans J Chored & brought home 8 Pigs he bought them off J McCreight @ $2.50 each
Nov Dec 1912
W. cloudy Milder looks like a storm
30 A was at Hermans J took cream AM he took grist AM & went to Joes PM W. Mild Cler thawing snow going fast
Sunday Dec 1 at home J & A went to Daniels to dinner Joe & Anne were here awhile PM. W. Mild cloudy all day thawing
Dec 2 Boys chored AM A went to Henry's PM W drizzly rain all AM strong SW wind PM
3 A took 6 Pigs 1060 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $8.00 per Cwt J went to Dr Dale AM he is not well A Chored & brought some limb wood from Bush PM. W dull cloudy froze last night
4 J is some better A Chored AM he gathered limb wood in old bush PM W. Cloudy AM Cler mild PM
5 A helped Flavius at tile draining J took grist Chop & went to Cedar Grove he is not quite well yet W. strong East wind quite Mild white frost last night
6 Boys Chored Alma & May Barkey were here today they stay all night W. Cloudy pretty strong SW wind white frost this Morning
7 A worked at Flavius J Chored Frank Barkey was here today with his little sister Russell & Levi Groves Hermans Harvey & Flavius Carl Called this evening W partly Cloudy raw SW wind
Sunday 8 at home Amelia was here awhile PM W. strong Cold NW & N East wind flurries of snow
9 A Chored AM Ernie helped him saw wood in bush PM W. raw cold strong SW wind this is my Nancy's 73 Birthday
10 A helped Benj'n Kill Hogs W. strong NW wind not very Cold Jesse Reesor from Josephs Island was here to dinner
11 Killed our 2 Big Hogs Flavius & Amelia Benj'n & Fanny helped W mostly cloudy some short squaals but a pretty fine day not Cold
12 A Salted the Pork AM he Picked 14 Roosters PM he took them to M Barkeys this evening he takes them to Toronto tomorrow W strong NW wind quite Cold a few flurries of snow David Groves were here to dinner J went to Judds sale on the old Collin farm PM
13 J & A gathered wood in old bush AM A took grist Chop PM W. SW wind & few squaals of snow PM
14 Boys brought load Pine roots from Flavius AM they drew straw out of East barn into est barn PM W. partly Cler raw SW wind
Sunday 15 I A & Susanna went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy & J staid at home Daniel & Adeline came Adeline is not very well & she did not want to go to Meeting Henrys were here after meeting
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Dec 1912 1912
remarks by Levi Groves Sermon on St John 14th C by C Gayman W mostly Cloudy not so Cold a very slight drizzle of rain towards evening
16 A got Horses Billy & Sandy shod AM Ernie Came PM & they gather down wood in old bush PM W. Mild pretty strong NW wind
17 A went to Markham AM Ernie Came PM & they drew straw into west barn PM Anne was here today helping to sew W. strong NW wind some squaals of snow turned to East PM very dull & cloudy day
18 J went to Claremont with Menno Reesor A took load of Chop & sorted a lot of apples W. a very fine Cler Mild day
19 Boys Picked Geese & sorted apples W. Cloudy a few inches of snow & sleet last night thawed a very little today
20 A went to Toronto 5 Barrels snow apples & 1 of spies $2.00 each 2 Geese 16 cts per lb 2 doz Eggs 45 cts per doz J took grist Chop with Horse Major & got him shod W. mostly cloudy a few fluries of snow
21 A brought about 3100 lbs of Coal from Locust Hill AM @ $8.00 per ton J took cream & took 2 Geese to Markham for H Wilsons AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy Pretty Cold flurries of snow
Sunday 22 I Nancy & Susanna went in Buggy J & A walked we all went to Elias's to a fine Duck Roast & had a pleasant time W. a little cloudy this Morning very fine & clear today Cold SW wind PM & little snow last night
23 A helped Benj'n thresh J brought Coal Oil from Whitevale AM he helped Pick fowl PM Flavius women were here PM helped to Pick Fowl & Bake W. quite fine but a raw Air from SW
24 A was at Henry's AM J went to Ceder Grove W not very Cold a little snow in the Air SW wind Amelia was here PM
Christmas day 25 I & Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C our whole family were here to dinner to a fine Goose Roast also some Chicken & we had a fine reunion & all in good health & spirits for which we should feel thankful to our Heavenly father
26 A helped JD's thresh J took Susanna to Teenie Stovers
27 A helped JD's thresh J Chored W. strong NW wind Cold Flurries of snow some snow last night some sleighs running J took cream this morning
28 A went to Markham with Elias AM he took load Chop PM J Chored W. a strong NW wind some snow blowing
Dec 1912 Jan 1913
Sunday 29 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here today W. mostly cler a raw west wind thawed a little very good Wheeling a very little snow would make good sleighing
30 Boys Chored & began making a Chute so that the hens can get up over the Pigpen from the henhouse on the inside in the shelter W. drizzling rain AM turned to soft snow from South west J helped wash AM
31 A worked at hen house J went to Cherrywood with Menno Reesor W. Mostly cler thawing rain Cold Air from South West
Jan1st 1913 I & Nancy Susanna J & A went to Flavius's to a Duck & Chicken roast W. very fine Cler day thawing very good Wheeling raw air from SW White frost this morning
2 A helped J McCreight this AM he worked at henhouse PM J Chored took Chop AM he Chored PM W white frost this Morning Mostly Cler today
3 A worked in Ceder Grove school house J Chored W. drizzly rain AM turned to soft snow at noon sharp SW wind PM & this evening turned to N East
4 Boys Chored W. strong NW wind some squaals of snow J went to Ceder Grove
Sunday 5 at home Herman & family DN Reesor & whole family was here to dinner Joe's were here at supper W. mild partly Cloudy raw Air blowed strong from East & began to storm at Bedtime
6 Boys Chored AM they went o Ceder Grove PM got Horses Billy & Sandy sharped W. Mostly cloudy NW wind Mild thawing & slippy
7 A helped W Taylor thresh J Chored Joe Reesor from the North West was here to dinner W. snow last night & awhile AM strong wind from north PM not very cold
8 A & Amy helped Flavius Butcher J took 5 Pigs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $8.25 per Cwt they weighed 890 lbs W. strong wind & some snow at times pretty Cold
9 A helped Thomas's thresh nearly all day J went to Ceder Grove & Chored W. Cold 6 below Zero this Morning got Mild very fast 20 above PM good sleighing
10 A took grist Chop AM he helped Herman PM J Chored W. very fine Mild cler
11 A went to Toronto on Train from Cherrywood J Chored some rain last night & again this evening sleighing is getting thin
Sunday 12 A Susanna & Amy went to Meeting at Hebron Johny Ramer & Ethel Scott were here to dinner W. a regular blow from the North West heavy fall of snow not so Cold
13 J helped wash AM they went to look for Rabbits PM got none
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Jan 1913 Feb 193
W partly fair pretty Cold Br Inlaw Simon Hoover Came to stay all night
14 A went to Markham AM J Chored they cut wood in bush PM W quite Cold
15 A helped Joes thresh awhile J took grist AM they worked in bush PM W. mostly cloudy drizzly rain towards evening
16 A helped Thomas Kill hogs J went to Ceder Grove with 16 pair Pidgeons for G Beatty @ 25 cts per pair he went to Hagerman Sale PM W. Mild Cloudy & Misty all day Sleighing very thin Mary & Anne & Esther Grove & Teenie Stover were here to dinner
17 Boys Chored AM J brought home scuffler from Hagermans that he bought yesterday they worked in bush awhile PM W. drizzly rain heavy shower AM Cloudy Misty all PM thawing fast Creek high
18 Boys Chored Henry & his Man & Willis were here to dinner Henry took home a Calf from Flavius W. rain last night Mostly foggy all day heavy squaal of snow at times PM strong NW wind drifted
Sunday 19 at home J & Susanna took Willis home he staid yesterday they were at Henry's to dinner J & A went to Elias's after supper W. quite fine some Colder not thawing
20 Boys Chored W. rough strong wind drizzly rain off & on all day J helped wash strong Cold wind this evening
21 A took grist Chop J went to Joes & Elias's AM Elias is sick Dr says he has Typhoid fever Flavius is sick with La Grippe W. fine there are some sleighs running but it is good Wheeling pretty Cold this Morning
22 J took cream A worked in bush AM they both went to Markham to Douglas {illegible} church street Markham PM Lewis Groves Came home with them he stays all night W. fine & Cler Cold
23 Boys Chored AM they Picked few Roosters & dressed a Calf PM J took them to Barkeys PM W. Cloudy shower of rain AM there was some fine snow but it is all gone
24 A brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham Flavius got a Car load J worked in bush they both saw in bush PM after J got home from Ceder Grove he got Horse Billy shod W. very fine & Cler fine thawing but a sharp air Elias is some better
25 J took cream A trimmed in Orchard & Chored AM he brought some coal from Locust Hill PM
Jan Feb 1913
J went to a sale on 5th Con Pickering but it was stopped by a settlement Delilah Hoover Came to stay all night W. Mostly cler thawing in the sun raw air from East
Sunday 26 at home Delilah Staid for dinner Flavius's Eva was here too W. partly clear thawing in the sun
27 A piled wood awhile then he brought load pine roots from Flavius AM Henry's were here to dinner W. quite fine & cler
28 A went to Hermans & Called at Mill for load Chop AM J worked in bush they both worked in bush PM W. Cler quite Cold NW wind froze hard
29 Boys worked in bush Dr Dale came to see Nancy she has not been very well for some time he thinks she has a touch of La Grippe she is up & around there are a great many sick Just now W. partly Cloudy squaals of snow quite Cold this morning
30 Boys worked in bush W. quite Mild Mostly cler
31 Boys Chored & worked in bush W. drizzly AM strong NW wind PM J went to Ceder Grove & to Joe's PM A brought Corn Binder home from Mannells near Belford PM
Feb 1 A went to Herman's & Called at Mill for Chop AM They Chored PM W. about 5 above Zero AM Cler Cold all day
Sunday 2 I & J Kept house the Meeting was at Hebron {illegible} at Almira Nancy A & Amy & Susanna were at Meeting Br S's Lydia & Bertha G{illegible} Wideman & wife & Jacob Wideman were Baptised Daniels MN's & AB's Lizzy were here to dinner W. very very Cold & clear all day 5 above this Morning 14 above this eveing a Bitter NW wind I was not in Meeting have bad Cough yet & weak Eyes
3 Boys worked in bush W quite Cold yet it was Cler yesterday Cold North wind today this was the day of the Annual Meeting at Heborn for the appointing of Trustees I did not go
4 J went to Whitevale AM A & Susanna went to Markham AM Boys cuting wood in bush PM W. cler quite Cold yet squaals of snow at times PM
5 Boys cut wood in bush W. very very Cold NW wind cler Aunt Lizzy Burkholder fell of the Veranda today & broke her Arm above the elbow today
6 A went to bring Rosanna Culp from Markham station to went on her Mother J took load Chop today W. very very bitter NW wind Cler all day very Cold
7 A worked in bush J went to Joes & to Whitevale then he worked in bush W. very very cold strong NW wind very bitter wind
8 Boys worked in bush AM J went to sale at Locust Hill PM some Milder squaals of snow PM
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Feb 1913
Sunday 9 A Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Hebron I did not feel like going have bad Cough yet Russel & Lewis Grove Saml Ramers young folks Menno Reesors young folks Willis & Frank Barkey wee here to dinner W. fine & cler but very sharp air Henrys Called PM Benj'n & family were here all PM
10 Boys Chored W. very Cold 5 deg below Zero this Morning Cold all day some squaals of dry snow not much wind
11 A cut wood J helped wash AM they brought load Pine roots PM W. some Milder strong NW wind & squaals of snow at times
12 A helped Herman at his stable J Chored W. very very cold 5 deg below this Morning Cold all day Calm AM but strong NW wind awhile PM Calm this evening
13 Boys Chored AM they went to Markham & to a sale south of Markham on 8th Con PM W. very strong very Cold SW wind all day about 17 deg above Zero but very chilly now
14 Boys worked in bush W. pretty Cold NW wind Cler Eva was here all PM
15 A took Chop then they Chored w. drizzly raw wind from East PM Mary & May & Wilbur were here PM colder this evening
Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. pretty Cold about 2 in of dry snow last night sharp Air
17 Boys Pulled down Goosehouse & Put one up in East end of shed behind shed {illegible} W. sharp & cler
18 A took Chop & went to Ceder Grove got horse Billy sharped Dr Comes to see him some time I am pretty well but I am quite weak Cough some yet W. quite Cold 5 above Zero this Morning fine & Cler {illegible} roads good for Wheeling little May Barkey has been here a dew days
19 J took cream A worked in bush J was in bush PM W. strong East wind AM More Calm PM Hermans were all here to supper Benj'ns were all here after supper
20 A worked in bush J went to Pearces to try to buy a Bell ringer did not get one I & Nancy drove to see Aunt Lizzy Burkholder she has been Poorly is pretty Easy just now J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts W. quite Mild Susanna she is not very well has something like {illegible} She is up & around
21 Boys worked in bush & hung up Pork to smoke W. mostly Cloudy Cold N East wind
Mar 1913 1913
22 A took cream J Chored AM they both went to P Nevilles Sale on 11th Con PM W wind & drizzle AM some soft snow last night & at times through the day
Sunday 23 at home Flavius & whole family & Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner W. very Cold strong NW wind all day 5 deg above this Morning 3 deg above at bedtime very near sleighing good a few Miles north
24 Boys around the house all day they helped to sew Carpet rags W. very fine & Cler but bitter Cold 2 deg below Zero 5 above this evening fine & calm no wind
25 A drew a load of Ice from Reesor's Pond in Markham for George Beatty AM they Chored PM W. Calm & Cold 2 below this Morning 14 above this evening it looks as if it will be milder
26 Boys Chored & worked in bush W. Milder fine fall of snow pretty good sleighing we see loads of saw logs going there are a good many sick around here Br C's Becky has La Grippe JD is sick with Bronchitis & Br N's Jacob is sick too
27 Boys took 4 White Ash Sawlogs to SM AM A took load chop & got Horses Billy & Sandy shod PM W fine JD is very sick Jacob Reesor some better
28 Boys Chored & cut some feed AM they drew some Pine Roots from Flavius's for Engine wood PM W. very fine & mild Br C's Becky is some better JD is a very little better
March 1st Boys didn't do much Henry's were all here to dinner W a little blustry with squaals of snow this morning very fine & cler today pretty cold we hear today that J Diller is very low J & A are gone down this evening to see him they are not back yet they Came at bedtime & said he was no better
Sunday 2 at home Thomas's girls & Ethel Scott were here awhile AM then A & Susanna & Amy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. some squaals of snow at times a very very strong SW wind quite Cold & strong wind we hear that J Diller is able to set up in a chair a little while Br C's Becky is some better too
3 Boys in the house they helped to sew carpet rags J went to Murisons sale PM W squaals of snow off & on all day not very Cold J Diller not much better A is going to sit up with him
4 A took Susanna to Dr Dale AM J Chored took grist Chop PM I rode with him to Br C's Becca is getting better slowly JD is weak W. pretty mild some slight squaals of snow good sleighing
5 J took Susanna to Joes this Morning A took Nancy to JD's PM
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Mar 1913 Mar
JD is no better they Called at Br C's Becca is getting better she intends to get up tomorrow A took Chop PM W pretty sharp Herman's Called this evening after supper
6 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner W. very strong NW wind some squaals of snow JD is no better it is getting colder this evening
7 Boys Chored AM they went to a sale at Mrs Wind in Scarboro PM Henry was here to dinner he got some seed Oats W. very Cold 5 deg below this Morning 7 above today 5 below this evening JD is getting weaker
8 Boys Chored AM A went to Markham PM John Diller died after dinner W. Cloudy pretty Cool NW wind Milder this evening John had been sick nearly 2 weeks with something like Bronchitis
Sunday 9 J A Susanna & Amy went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy & I kept house no visitors Benj'ns Called a few Minutes PM W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times sleighing is about gone but it seems to be getting colder this evening
10 A helped dig grave for J Diller J took me a little while to J Dillers PM Flavius brought Louis Brillinger & wife to supper W. very fine & Clear day frost last night thawing to day
11 went to Funeral of John Diller sermon by C Gayman on St Mat 24 C 44 Verse John Brownsburger & wife were here to dinner AB's Lizzie was here too David Groves were here to supper W. very very fine Clear day frost last night thawing today sleighing about done AB's Lizzie stayed all night
12 Boys Chored they went to McRaes sale PM W. frosty & Misty this Morning cleared up fine today Lizzie is here again to stay all night
13 A helped Benj'n J sorted apples Barbara Weaver & Fanny Grove Called PM W. very fine & clear raw air from East
14 J took grist oats with Horse Major & got him shod AM A went to Hermans this evening he took 15 doz Eggs & 4 Barrels apples they got to Toronto tomorrow W. very fine they sold Eggs @ 25 cts Spies $2.50 Russets $1.50 Herman had 7 Pigs @ $13.25 W. very heavy rain last night & this Morning Rouge is very high a few heavy thunder showers on the lake this evening they did not get home till 4.00 AM
Mar 1913 Mar 1913
15 J took grist A got home from Hermans then Chored they both went to Bennets sale on the old White farm PM W. slight shower at time warm getting cooler this evening
Sunday 16 at home Benj'n & Children were here to dinner W. Cold froze hard SW wind mostly Clear flurries of snow
17 Boys Chored AM they cut wood in bush PM W. quite Cold froze hard Clear
18 A & Susanna went to Markham AM J took Nancy & Lizzie to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder AM she is pretty smart Boys Cut wood in bush PM W. Cler strong SW wind thawing a little
19 J took Cream A brought home Chop AM J cut wood in bush A helped Clean house PM J took Nancy & Aunt Lizzy to Br C's & brought them home this evening W. very fine like spring now NW wind
20 Boys put Pork in garret & rubbed it with mustard A went to Alick Milroys {illegible} Bee & J brought home grist Chop W. very fine roads are drying off in places
Good Friday 21 Nancy & A & Lizzie went to Meeting at Hebron Henry's & Johnny Reesors were here to dinner Daniels Called awhile PM W. cloudy & some drizzly AM Cler & very very strong NW wind PM very strong at times getting Colder this evening Some hard frost holes in the road
22 J took cream Willis went with him A went to Markham AM Lizzie went with him they Chore PM W. frost last night thawing today there are reports of a great deal of damage by the wind storm throught the Country
Easter Sunday 23 at home nobody here W. Mild mostly cloudy pretty strong East wind
Easter Monday 24 at home Boys didnt do much AM they cleaned seed grain PM W. mostly cloudy & strong S East wind PM the creeks have been pretty high there is on account in the papers of a great deal of damage through the whole country from Canada {illegible} to buildings & Timber by the storm
25 Boys helped wash & clean house W. mild Cloudy & some drizzly rain there are a good many cases of measles in the neighbourhood Thomas's children {illegible} it is getting colder & freezing this evening
26 Boys helped at house cleaning W. not very Cold the trees & {illegible} are covered with Ice & it is very slippery walking
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Mar April 1913
there have been very destructive floods in the western states Ohio & Indiana Missouri & it is lamentable to read the accounts there was some damage in Canada but not very much
27 Boys Chored A took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts PM W. Snow last night & today till after dinner very fair sleighing not Cold
28 Boys Put in some Ash logs at Mill AM they helped clean house PM Dr Dale Called PM to see Susanna she is not very well W. Cler sharp Air it thawed a little in the sun
29 Boys took away the lumber AM they Chored PM W. Mild Misty clear the snow is thawing
Sunday 30 at home J went to Henry's to dinner Elias's Joes & Ada Mayberry were & Flavius's Eva were here to dinner W. Mild Mostly Cler
31 Boys Chored & worked in bush W. Mild partly Cler strong SW wind PM Cold this evening
April 1 J took Amy home she quit work today then he brought Flavius Amelia she stays awhile they cut up apple limbs PM W. Cold Clear a strong NW wind froze hard last night thawing a little in the sun through the day
2 Boys worked in bush W W fine clear warm roads drying off fine Boys put dung around Raspberries this morning
3 Boys chored & ground Binder knives Mary was here today sewing W strong East wind & rain heavy at times Creeks high A took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts
4 Boys Chored AM A took load Chop to Davids & J went to Whitevale for Oil PM W. Misty Cloudy & drizzly rain about all day
5 Boys cut wood & fixed Kitchen veranda floor I went to Half yearly Conference PM W. mostly clear some frost last night thawed today some suckers caught in Petticoat & in Rouge
Sunday 6 I & Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by Levi Grove (Umfrage) C Burkholder Levi Grove MN & Abrahm Lehman Hermans & Henrys & Uriah Drudges were here to dinner Thomas's were here after supper W partly cloudy thawing a little skiff of fresh snow this Morning all gone very soon
7 A took Horse Sandy to Dr Armstrong AM he has {illegible} they took 2 young sows to Flavius & trimmed Raspberries PM W. very fine Cler frost last night
April 1913 Apr 1913
8 J helped at house cleaning & they spread dung around Raspberries & Chored I walked to Br C's I got pretty tired Dr Dale Called to see Susanna she has been pretty poorly W. Mostly clear slight frost last night thawed today
9 A went to Markham AM he brought Annie Ramer daughter of the late Samuel Ramer to work for us ths Coming summer J took a grist A helped burn the grass in Hebron grave yard PM Daniels wee here to diner frost last night clear today
10 Boys drew home stove wood form bush AM they took 21 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18 cts & Chored PM W East wind drizzly rain heavy at times PM
11 Boys Clipped Major & Chief Henry was here PM David Groves were here to dinner & supper W. Cloudy Misty AM fine & clear PM
12 A was at Mill for Chop AM J started early before dinner & went to Kirkham dipping suckers he Caught 8 fine big Ones W. clear fine & warm
Sunday 13 we all went to Benj'n to dinner W. very fine & clear all day J & A went to Hermans after supper
14 A was at Henry's Clipping Horses J helped wash AM he scraped roads with log PM . W. very fine warm cler I walked to Br C's this morning he is pretty smart
15 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J took fat Cow to Locust Hill for Shank @ $50.00 she weighed 1180 lbs Boys fixed fences PM W. very fine clear
16 A & Nancy went her old home Peters Mary has not been well she is up & around again they staid to dinner then they went to her Brother Samuels for a good Call J took cream & chored W. very fine cler
17 I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Susanna & Anne went to Markham with horse Major A roled behind Cider house J Grubbed East of dam A took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 17 cts Herman Calle this evening
18 Boys sowed nearly 1/2 of field East of dam with Ots I walked to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder she is poorly W. very very warm a thunder shower Came up after supper did not rain very much pretty heavy thunder over the lake
19 Boys finished sowing field East of dam except on headland W. cler very Cold strong NW wind very cold wind
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Apr 1913 May
Sunday 20 at home little Ada Barkey was here today Thomas's girls & Amy & Ada Mayberry was here PM W. Clear day a strong NW wind froze hard last night, quite hard sun thawed some today but the Air did not thaw
21 A took grist Chop J helped wash AM they grubbed in NE Corner field PM W. pretty hard frost last night Cler Milder PM
22 Boys worked at seeding in NE Corner field sowing Peas & Oats W. slight rain last night cloudy & drizzly nearly all day Milder
23 Boys helped Clean house AM drove down Posts in the Pickering Townline fence south of Meeting house & Chored PM W. a pretty heavy thunder shower this Morning slight shower today pretty warm
24 A went to Markham AM J Plowed furrows to let water off fields they worked at seeding PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine quite warm
25 Boys worked at seeding W. Clear not so very warm very fine day for working horses
26 Boys worked at seeding W. cloudy nearly all day getting Cooler PM Susanna & Anne went to Joes PM strong wind towards evening
Sunday 27 at home nobody here A Susanna & A{illegible} went to Flavius to dinner W. slow steady rain all day except about an hour PM not warm
28 A went to Markham AM J helped wash AM J took grist Chop A Planted lot of Prune trees PM W. Cler Cool creeks pretty high
29 Boys worked at seeding I went awhile to Meeting house this Morning there were about 20 others scrubbing the Meeting house W. fine Cler worked at seeding they got done except 5 acres in the NW corner field W. fine clear Cool air J & A went to Henry's
May 1st al went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Willis remarks by Br C sermon on Acts part of 10 C by C Burkholder I took a bad spell became unconscious the boys Carried Me & then brought me home & Called Dr Dale he gave {illegible} he said my stomach was affected nearly our {illegible} called PM W. very fine cler day
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May 1913
May 2 Boys finished seeding except few wet spots they began to roll W. very fine Cool air I am feeling pretty well
3 Boys rolled A cleaned up garden awhile PM W Quite warm Teenie Stover & her sister Katy Lehman were here to dinner
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except I J & Willis Willis has a boil on his nose Sacrament was administered today Henry's Peter Nighswander & Lucinda Reesor & Martin Ramer were here to dinner Daniels & Joe's Called PM W. pretty warm partly Cloudy I feel a little better but did not venture to go to Meeting
5 Boys finished roling J harrowed field north of the Meeting house W. pretty warm partly cloudy
6 A dug garden J ganged in root ground north of Meeting house Dr Dales called PM Susanna had a bad spell W. Clear turned quite cool pretty strong NW wind PM
7 J ganged A brought load of chop & dug garden PM he harrowed awhile AM W. pretty Cold NE wind fine & clear
8 J ganged A dug garden & went for Chop & went to Ceder Grove 17 doz Eggs @ 17 cts per doz W partly cloudy quite Cool
9 J finished ganging & harrowing the root ground A took grist drew home some wood & worked in garden W. quite Cool strong north wind we turned the young Cattle inot the root field the grass is all started trees in bloom bush green but it is in a stand still the last few days on account of the cold air
10 J took old Horse Chief to Stouffville he sold him @ $70.00 A took grist Chop & Made garden W. Mostly cler quite cold raw wind Ice formed last night
Whit Sunday 11 at home Falvius's Amelia Ernie, Carl & Eva & Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. fine Cler quite Cool some white frost last night
Whit Monday 12 Boys didnt keep a holiday J worked on the root ground A went to Markham with Elias AM he brought a few Tiles from Cherrywood & chored PM W. pretty cler Cool SW wind
13 Boys sowed the mangels I & Nancy went to Flavius to a splendid dinner of Trout they were at Ringwood yesterday & he Caught a fine lot some of them 9 inches long W. mostly cler cold wind from SW a light rain last night Just enough to lay the dust
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May 1913
May 14 A drew dung on Potato ground in root field J sowed corn W. cler Cool SW air I & Nancy went to Elias's AM to see their nice fat Baby girl born last evening both quite smart 15 J took cream
15 J Plowed Potatoe ground A took grist Chop & took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 17 cts per doz they carried apple barrels out of Cellar & helped girls clean cellar W. strong S East wind cloudy Cool all day
16 A took grist & then they Chored W. not so Cold a very fine rain last night some pretty heavy thunder the grass growing fine Boys brought a load of gravel to end of lane from Collins Pit AM
17 J took cream A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM they brought load Clover from Benj'n & began to Build a Chicken house for young Chicks PM W. fine Mostly cler still a Cool Air
Sunday 18 at home J A & Anne went to David Groves to dinner W. partly clear a little distant thunder over the lake after dinner & a short shower
19 Boys worked at Chicken house J brought some shingles from Locust Hill Davids were here to dinner then they went to Joes & Elias's Nancy went with them I went about 4PM & brought her home W. fine Cler rain Cold wind
20 A took 5 hogs 1100 & 10 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ 9.40 per Cwt this morning then he worked at Chicken house I took Nancy to see Aunt Lizzie PM She is pretty smart J stabbed a nail into his Knee he is pretty lame but he planted some Early Potatoes & beans W. fine Cler sun warm but Cool air
21 Boys worked at Chicken house W. Cloudy strong East wind rain off & on nearly all day a very little distant thunder air Cool
22 J went to Locust Hill for some sheeting for Chicken house AM he took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 18 cts & harrowed corn PM A worked at Chicken house W. foogy awhile this Morning partly cler air fine & warm
23 Boys worked at Chicke house I went to Joes AM from some Plants & Susannas bread AM W pretty cloudy pretty warm J finished harrowing the corn it is coming well
24 at home J Harrowed corn & went to Ceder Grove A went fishing to Dead water with Flavius & Hermans he got a mess of fine Catfish W. partly Clear Cool Air
Sunday 25 at home Christian Stover & wife from Church Street Markham were here to dinner Frank Barkey was here to supper W. Bright Clear Cool
June June 1913
Susanna is about the same W. Cler Cool air
11 Boys Cleaned Wheat AM J took 50 Bu to Whitevale @ 85 PM A Cultivated Corn PM W. fine clear a little wamer Anne was here awhile PM Dr Called he had Susanna up in her Chair a few minutes
12 Boys finished Cleaning Wheat they took 2 loads More Making 127 Bus altogether A finished Cultivating the Corn W. fine Cler warm J sorted some Apples PM & took them to Barkeys this evening
13 Boys drew wood home from Bush then A Cultivated corn & J hoed W. very very warm & clear Dr Called PM Susanna is not so well
14 A got Horse Billy shod J Cultivated corn AM they built up the East Chimney on Main house it was badly wrecked W. very very warm
Sunday 15 at home Elias's were all here to dinner with their Baby girl Called Anne. Hermans & Davids were here after supper W. very warm some heavy thunder PM but only few drops of rain heavy shower a few Miles north
16 Boys done road work dress gravel on Pickering townline from Collins Pit Carl helped them AM W. very very warm
17 Boys finished raod work AM J topped thistles & A sowed Grey Stone turnips PM W. fine & cler quite warm yet but fine Cool Breeze
18 Boys hoed Mangels David Groves were here to dinner Teenie Stover & her Sister Barbara & Hannah Stover were here to dinner too Br inlaw John Hoover's were here to supper Henry & Willis Called after supper J went to Markham after supper W. very fine Cool air
19 Boys hoed Mangels W. Cool Air from East Cloudy this Morning began to rain about 9 AM heavy shower AM some more PM J took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove AM per doz this evening
20 Boys Chored A worked at South for Chicken house W. rain last night slow drizzly rain all day
21 Boys hoed Mangels I went to Joes PM for Susannas Bread & Butter W. very fine Clear & Cool
Sunday 22 at home Daniels were here to dinner Benj'n Fanny Wilfred & Vera Elias's were here PM W. very fine & cold A & Anne went to Funeral of W Reesors wife at Locust Hill Dr Called at noon Susanna not so well
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June July 1913
23 Boys hoed Mangels & Topped Thistles W. very very warm
24 Boys Topped Thistles & finished hoeing Mangels W. very very warm & clear Auctioneer J H Prentis & Mr Hartings were here to dinner
25 Boys Cultivated Corn & Mangels & Topped Thistles W. very very warm Distant thunder showers went around PM a slight shower here PM
26 Boys Topped Thistles A got Horse Sandy shod PM & took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts per doz W. very very warm but a Cool Breeze from SW at times
27 Boys Topped Thistles A scuffled Mangels J got Mares Jenny & Queen shod PM W. very very warm a fine Cool Breeze from north PM
28 Boys A scuffled Mangels J topped Thistles W. very very warm Cool air from East
Sunday 29 Nancy A & Anne went to Meeting at Hebron I & J staid with Susanna Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner Menno Burkholder & Matty & AB's Lizzie were here to supper there were a lot of Callers PM W. a very fine day not so warm air from East
30 Boys scuffled & hoed Corn A went to Jonathan Jarvis barn raising PM W very very warm pretty strong & warm wind from SW
July 1 J scuffled & hoed Corn A took hired girl Anne Ramer home then he went to look me for a Beef Ringer he brought Anne home again W. very warm yet Dr Dales Called PM
2 Boys scuffled & hoed Corn W. quite warm a fine heavy thunder shower after dinner not very heavy thunder but a fine rain for about 10 minutes a little Cooler after the rain
3 Boys hoed corn W. fine Clear very warm but fine Cool Breeze A took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 20 cts
4 Boys hoed Corn awhile then they began cutting East part of Meadow west of lane a very heavy thunder storm Came up after dinner very fine rain for a few hours some very heavy Claps of thunder it was a a very welcome rain I went to Joes this Morning little Ada came home with me she stays all night Boys went after supper to look for a Beef Ringer got none.
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Boys both went to Benj'n after dinner helped the {illegible} back in one load
5 Boys went AM to look for Beef Ringer they got one off J {illegible} a fine one to {illegible} brought him home they finished hoeing corn & thinned Grey stone Turnips W. a little cloudy pretty warm
Sunday 6 at home David Groves & Frank were here to dinner Daniel Ramers Called PM Ed Wilson brought a Auto load of Callers PM A welcome change in the weather a very Cool NW wind all day Hermans Called a little while this evening
7 Boys got up at 400 AM & began cutting meadow west of line they got it cut by noon they Tedded & raked some of it got a lot of it in Cock W. very fine & cool pretty strong North wind at times PM
8 J took cream A took grist Chop then they Tedded & raked hay they took in few loads hay & put the whole field in Cocks W. very fine Cler day Dr Dales Called Susanna seems pretty well
9 Boys worked at Mangels till about 10 then they began to draw in hay they drew till about 4 PM when some fine showers came several heavy claps of thunder I & Nancy went to Joes for some strawberries Just got home before the rain very fine shower
10 A raked in Meadow where the drew the hay off J hoed Potatoes & corn PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM with 10 1/2 doz Eggs @ 20 cts per doz W. fine clear warm
11 Boys finished taking in hay except 4 Cocks of raking below garden we have about 20 loads of very good hay I went to Murisons for Butter AM I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder PM she is about the same W. a very fine day not so warm
12 A took Chop J took cream then they brought in 4 Cocks rakings below garden then they went to Benj'ns with waggon to help them draw in hay heavy steady rain stopped them about 1/2 past 10 they Came home a fine steady rain not so warm I walked to Br C's PM
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July 1913
A struck out lands in new Meadow behind driving house PM we intend to fix it for wheat
Sunday 13 at home Flavius Amelia Ernie & Carl & Amy Mayberry were here to dinner W. Clear a very strong wind fom west A & Anne went to Daniel Ramers to dinner Hermans Harvey was here to dinner too J has something like a boil on his arm A took him to Dr Dales this evening Dr says there is some Blood poisoning in it
14 Flavius's Carl Came this Morning then he & A went with team & helped Benj'n draw in hay W. fine & cler not very warm J's Arm is very sore he was sitting in the house all PM
15 A plowed sod J walked through some of the grain field looking for wild oats his arm is very sore yet the boys took our Beef Ringer to Barkeys this evening it was not our number but we exchanged he is in good order W. fine Cler warm sun & Cool air
16 A Plowed & Put Paris Green on Potatoes J did not do much his arm is very sore yet he got Horse Major shod AM W. very fine sun warm A took girl Anne to Dr Dales this evening
17 A helped Benj'n draw hay J took grist Chop & took 15 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts W. warm sun Air from East Dr Dales Called this evening Susanna not quite so well J's arm is broke & is running out from he has not quite so much pain
18 A Plowed J went to Whitevale AM his arm is getting better fast he rolled awhile were A Plowed I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder PM she is very low W. very very warm clear
19 A Plowed J rolled & Cultivated I went to Joes PM for Susannas bread I Called to see how Aunt Lizzy was She is some better warm air Cool air
20 at home Elias's & Joe's were here to dinner W. not so warm a few heavy Claps of thunder & light rain after dinner another slight shower after supper J & A went to Henry after supper Flavius were here after supper
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July 21 Boys got Out Binder & began cutting Wheat south of bush it is a fine crop there was a Pinion broke & J went to Pickering & got a new one I went to see Aunt Lizzie PM She is no better W. fine Clear a fine Cool Breeze
22 Boys finished Cutting Wheat south of bush then they cut wheat on Knoll it is a fine crop W. a srong SW wind sun warm
23 J Plowed A helped NB's draw in hay AM Aunt Lizzie Burkholder died tonight about 3 AM W. rather Cloudy fine heavy rain after dinner a few heavy Claps of thunder one Clap struck Bob Milroys stable & fired some hay but they saw it in time to put it out some more rain after supper A & a few More Cut weeds in graveyard after supper Mr Powell of Pickering was here PM here PM fixing Binder
24 Boys Plowed I went to Elias's then I took Nancy & Susanna to NB's AM I took grist chop to Davids & took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 22 cts W. not so warm Cool SW wind slight squaal of rain PM
25 Nancy J A & Anne went to Funeral of Aunt Lizzie to Hebron I did not feel strong enought to go Sermon by Br C & Preacher Moir MN Br inlaw John Hoovers C Gaymans SB Lehman's Christian Brillingers & Susie Wideman & Mary Reesor were here to dinner Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & Martha were here to dinner too W. a very fine day Cool Air
26 Boys finished Plowing harrowing & rolling the sod W. a very fine Cler day Cool air warm sun
Sunday 27 Nancy A & Anne went to meeting at Hebron J & Susanna staid with me I did not feel strong enough to go there was nobody to dinner Benj'ns were all here PM W. quite warm close & sultry PM looks like showers going around west & over the lake a little thunder in the distance
28 J harrowed the sod A hoed Mangels 2 men were here to dinner they fixed the Binder I & Nancy went to Elias's PM their Baby was sick is some better again
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28 W some thunder a few showers last night very very close & sultry AM some wind PM but warm Cloudy PM looks like rain but did not come
29 Benj'n helped boys with team & they drew in all our fall wheat 14 loads I & Nancy went to Henry's to dinner I was pretty tired but we had a very fine meal W. a little cloudy at times looked a little like showers but a very fine day not so warm
30 Boys drew some lot of stove wood out of bush then they finished hoeing the Mangels they they cut Corner of barley ready for the Binder they also took in the Wheat {illegible} warm & sultry PM
31 Boys cut & shocked the barley it is a fair crop I took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM W. very very warm a fine Cool Breeze from South
August 1 Boys & Benj'n with Man & team covered field west of lane behind Cider house with dung W. Cler warm in the sun fine Cool Breeze I & Nancy went to see Tilly Burkholder she is very sick with Indigestion W
2 Boys spread the dung then they Cut some Oats East of Pond J went to Whitevale this morning for some Coal Oil he met Willis on the road & brought him home he stays awhile Esther Groves & Franklin & Frank & Ada Barkey Called awhile PM W. warm sun fine Breeze
Sunday 3 at home J & Willis took Susanna to Dr Dales AM Hermans were here to supper Benj'n Wilfred & Flavius Amelia Called awhile PM W. quite warm looked like showers over the lake a little distant towards evening
4 Boys finished Cutting Oats East of Pond AM they cut in Mixed grain behind barn PM I took a Truck wheel to Blacksmith to get Tine set & went to Murisons for Butter AM W fine Cler Cool Breeze
5 A helped Thomas thresh AM J finished cutting Mixed grain behind barn AM they drew in barley 6 loads PM W fine & warm Cool Breezes from East
6 Boys finished cutting Mixed grain behind barn & began cutting Peas & Oats mixed crop in NE Corner field W pretty warm mostly cloudy a slight little shower PM.
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7 A took grist Chop J took cream then they cut {illegible} in NE Corner & then north of Bush I & Willis & Frank Barkey took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 22 cts per doz W. quite warm pretty strong East wind threshing Machine came this evening
8 Threshed AM about 300 Bus full Wheat about 250 Bus barley & a few loads Mixed grain turned out very well got done at noon Boys Cut grain PM W quite warm strong SW wind
9 J took cream A took some chop he went to help R Milroy thresh rain stopped them they shocked some grain PM W. a slow steady rain this Morning a few claps of thunder not very heavy cloudy before dinner very close & sultry PM & this evening I went to Joes for Susanna's bread Dr Dale called AM Susanna not quite so well
Sunday 10 at home Joes & Ernie & Calr Amelia & Eva were here to dinner J & Willis went to Daniels to dinner W. warm AM Cooler PM fine A quite cool this evening heard this evening that Samuel G Reesor dropped Dead in the Ceder Grove meeting house while he was Praying
11 Boys finished Cutting Oats in the NW Corner field which finishes our cutting they took in 3 loads of Mixed grain W. fine Cler Cool air
12 Boys & Benj'n & Wilfred & George Mayberry drew in with 2 teams AM A & Mayberry drew alone PM J helped J Dillers thresh PM Benj'ns Wildred took Nancy & Anne Ramers to the Funeral of Saml G Reesor at Ceder Grove PM W. very fine
13 Boys & Benj'n & his help with team drew in AM then they all went to Benj'ns & drew in W quite warm looks like showers going around I took Susanna to Joes AM & I brought her home PM J & A took Willis home after supper
14 Boys helped Benj'n awhile then they all came down & helped us they drew all our grain in except about 3 loads I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner W quite warm
15 Boys & Wilfred finished drawing in last of our grain 3 loads then they helped Benj'n PM I & Frank Barkey went to Ceder Grove & then we went to Murisons for Butter W. very very warm & sultry Enos Nighswanders & Martins called awhile PM with Jacob Moyer & wife from Michigan heard today that Henry's have a Baby boy born this AM
16 Boys helped Benj'n finish drawing in last last of this harvest AM J harrowed the sod west of lane A took grist of Chop
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Aug 1913
I took load of chop this Morning with Horse Major W very very sultry & dull AM about 3 PM it began to thunder in the NW & then drew around over Toronto not very heavy thunder began slow & steady rain for a few hours very welcome rain & I think the Air is a little Cooler
Sunday 17 at home Edgar & Charlotte Hoover were here to dinner W. very warm & sultry showers went around at times
18 Boys Chored J harrowed awhile on sod AM they both helped Flavius drew in grain PM I went to Joes PM for Susanna's Bread & Butter PM W. very warm showers going around
19 A helped A Milroy thresh AM & helped J McCreight PM J helped Elias Barkey draw in grain AM he went to Whitevale PM I & Nancy went to Henrys to dinner to see their fine big Baby Boy they are quite smart W. a very fine cool clear day very Pleasant drive
20 A helped Herman I & Nancy went to see Br inlaw Samuel Hoover he fell off a load of Peas the other day & hurt himself so that he is in bed he feels somewhat better today W. very fine & Cool Cool wind from East Dr Called today Susanna not so well
21 Boys cleared some Oats & drew home some stove wood A took some Chop & took 13 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. cloudy looks like rain quite warm this evening
22 A helped P Gates thresh J bagged some Oats for Thomas he took them to Davids for Thomas PM @ 35 cts per Bus W. some slight showers through the day a very heavy shower this evening J began ganging east of dam awhile PM
23 Boys ganged in N East corner field I went to Murisons for Butter & to Joes for Bread & Butter for Susanna then I went to the Half yearly Conference but I was rather late it was about over W. fine Cler day but it was a heavy storm last night our Creek was running awhile the Pond was full the ground is well soaked it was a very welcome rain & there was no damage that we heard of J & A went to Henry's after supper
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Sunday 24 Nancy J A & Anne went to Meeting at Hebron I staid with Susanna I am not very strong yet Jacob Groves Junior's were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny Called after supper Boys & {illegible} went to Elias to supper W. very fine Cool day pretty strong N wind
25 Boys ganged Finished NE Corner field W. very fine Cler & Cool Chistey Stovers from Church street were here awhile PM they got some wild red Plums
26 Boys ganged W. quite warm, a slight shower PM A pretty heavy dash of rain early this Morning
27 Boys ganged Adeline & Emma were here to dinner W. fine & clear bright sun & Cool Air
28 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung with 2 teams till after 2 PM when drizzly rain stopped then A went to Markham after 3 PM to get something for Susanna Dr Dales Called PM & prescribed a new treatment for her
29 A ganged J harrowed I went to Joe's & Elias's PM W pretty heavy showers last night some thunder pretty warm today strong W wind cloudy this evening some drizzle of rain after dark Susanna not so well
30 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung W. cloudy at times pretty warm PM Dr Dales Called Susanna not so well
Sunday 31 at home Amelia Ernie Carl & Eva were here to dinner Benj'n & family were here after supper W. fine Cler & Cool all day
Sept 1st Boys helped Benj'n draw dung AM Benj'ns all helped us draw dung PM W. quite warm Clear Henry & his children Called awhile this evening they are all well
2 J helped Oliver thresh all day A drew dung Benj'n helped AM Ernie & Carl helped all day quite warm & cler I took grist Chop overt to Ceder Grove PM
3 J took cream then he Grubbed in sod A ganged W. warm shower this Morning some distant thunder cloudy all day quite warm PM showers going around over the lake
4 Boys both helped Flavius draw dung W. very fine & Cool Daniels were her to supper Teenie Stover was here to supper too {illegible} Groves Called AM
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Br N's Lizzie Called PM Susanna in bed yet {illegible} A helped Flavius thresh AM he ganged PM J Sowed the field behind driving house with Dawson Wheat W. very fine Cler bright sun Cool Air from East
6 A ganged J took cream then he made water furrows in Wheat field then he helped Flavius thresh little while PM then he ganged too I took some Chop to Davids then went to Joe's W. very fine Clear
Sunday 7 at home Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here to dinner W. very fine warm sun Cool air from East
8 A ganged J Picked 5 Basket Pears & took them to Barkeys he cleaned some seed wheat for McRae J Dimma got some too W. fine Clear Cool Air from East Dr Called today Susanna is not so well
9 A finished ganging behind barn then harrowed then Plowed on Knoll J Plowed on Knoll too they are single plowing it W. fine Cool
10 Boys Plowed AM they spread dung PM Esther & Louis were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Air from East Dr was here PM & pumped out Susannas stomach she stood it well he expects she will soon get better now
11 A spread dung J Plowed I took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 24 cts W clear Cool Air from S East
12 Boys Plowed I went to Elias's PM W fine clear Cool Air from north Susanna doing pretty well
13 A helped Herman Cement Pig Pen J Plowed AM he took grist Chop PM & went to Whitevale for Plow Shares this evening W. Clear very Cool NW wind quite Cool
Sunday 14 at home Flavius Fanny & Eva & Thomas's girls & Herman's all family were here to dinner Joe & Anne & Ada were here to supper W Clear & sharp Air some frost last night J went to Henry's to supper
15 Boys Plowed AM A went to Locust Hill for Coal & got Horse Sandy shod on the way J cut a lot of Corn with Binder PM J H Ramers were here to dinner W. Clear quite sharp this morning some frost last night
16 A drew some dung J finished cutting Corn AM the Cutting Box Came about 3 PM
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they cut about 1/3 of the Corn till evening W. rather cloudy drizzly rain Commenced about 5 PM Esther & Russell Grove were here PM staid after supper
17 got done cutting about 2 PM the silo is about full J worked at Benj'ns & A Plowed PM W. cloudy some drizzly rain at times but it only laid the dust strong south west wind PM & this evening
18 A helped Thomas fill silo AM he helped Benj'n PM J Plowed & brought in a lot of feed corn & Chored I went to Elias & to Joes PM W. Clear pretty warm
19 A helped Benj'n finish filling silo then he helped Armstrong fill his & awhile at J Beans J Plowed AM he cut strip feed corn beside Potatoes & Chored PM W fine Cool wind I took Nancy to Elias's after dinner then I went to Ceder Grove then brought Nancy home Little Wilbur Barkey is sick Dr was there he has Catarrh of the Bowels Boys were there this evening he was sleeping while they were there
20 A helped J Bean fill silo AM he helped W Taylor thresh PM J Plowed Ernie plowed PM with Abes team W. pretty strong S East wind pretty warm a little rain tonight a little distant thunder over the lake
Sunday 21 I Nancy & A & Anne went to Meeting at Hebron J took me back about 1/2 past ten so I need not sit so long sacrament was administered today Henry's were here to dinner with their Baby Boy Norman W. cloudy drizzly rain about all day drizzling yet J A & Anne went to Joes to supper
22 A helped Taylors thresh AM J & Ernie Plowed A helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM W. cler cold SW wind very heavy dew last night
23 A helped Dimma fill silo J took grist Chop this morning then he Plowed I went to Joes for some Tomatoes PM W. rather Cloudy Cool NW wind Dr Called PM Susanna not very well
24 Boys Plowed W partly warm pretty clear little May Barkey was here today
25 Boys Plowed Mary & little Wilbur & the Boys were here to dinner W. clear warm East wind J & A went to Hermans this evening Anne went along to her {illegible} Daniel
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Sept Sept 1913 Oct
26 Boys plowed W cloudy a nice little shower just before dinner Cloudy all AM Cleared up PM fine & cler this evening
27 J Plowed finished NE Corner field then began in field behind barn Ernie drove 1 team PM A took grist Chop & drew home some wood AM he was at Hermans Cementing PM Willis came this Morning Henry went to Toronto & left him here & Called for him this evening I went to Murisons for Butter & to Joes for Bread PM W Clar strong N West wind PM this is my 77th Birthday
Sunday 28 at home Peter B Reesors Benj'n & family were here to dinner & Amy Mayberry was here to supper W fine clear cool Air A & Anne Ramer were to Henrys to dinner
29 Barkeys started Pulling our Mangels on shares J took the cream A drew Mangels J drew too when he came home A went to Andrew Dimmas to help at filling at silo at 1/2 past 8 W. very fine warm & clear
30 J drew in Mangels A helped Andrew Dimma fill silo AM he helped draw Mangels PM they finished drawing this evening 31 loads J brought in last Beans we have a fine lot of Beans W fine Clear East wind
Oct 1 A Plowed J took cream then Picked the snow apples then he Plowed too I went to Murisons for Butter PM W fine warm clear Cool EAst wind Esther was here to dinner she was at Barkeys for gr{illegible}
2 A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo J took grist Chop then he Plowed W foggy misty drizzly rain off & on cleared up fine towards evening
3 Boys & Anne went to Markham W. a little cloudy cleared up fine a Cool N wind not strong
4 A Plowed J took cream then Plowed too W. very heavy dew last night fine clear today A went to Meeting of Beef Ring at M Barkeys tonight
Sunday 5 A & Nancy went to Funeral of Lizzie Giebner she was Uncle Joseph Burkholder's daughter she was Buried at 8th Con Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner Wilfred & Vera Came PM Ed Wilson Brought a car full of Callers PM W. very fine Clear lovely day Elias's left May & Wilbur here when they went to the Funeral
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6 A helped Pilkeys fill silo J helped Henry thresh Anne went with him Dr Called PM he Pumped out Susannas stomach she has not been so well W. quite warm clear a nice Breeze from S.W
7 A helped J Murison fill silo then helped W Taylor thresh J took chop then he Picked Apples he brought 5 gal Coal Oil from Whitevale this evening W quite warm Clear
8 Boys Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo PM with team W. quite warm looks a little like rain
9 A helped W Petty fill silo till about 3 PM then he Picked Apples J Plowed I took 5 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove AM @ 27 cts W quite warm Breeze from SE
10 J Plowed A helped NB fill silo till about 3 PM then he Picked Potatoes J Plowed some out they are a good crop W. very warm
11 J Plowed A Picked Potatoes a light rain stopped them about 1/2 past 10 rained off & on A took some Oats to Davids PM Cler this evening not so warm did not rain much
Sunday 12 at home M Barkeys were here to dinner W partly cloudy some frost last night white frost in spots some squaals of showers PM the dust is well laid
13 Boys finished digging Potatoes AM they are a very good crop they went to a sale in Scarboro PM bought nothing W. cold strong NW wind cler
14 A drew dung J brought home a young sow that we bought from Flavius then he Picked winter Apples Daniels were here to dinner W. Cler Cold Air from East I have a very lame back
15 A drew dung J brought 5 bags Coal from Locust Hill then he Picked winter Apples Christian Stovers & Widow Susanna Nighswander were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Air
16 A helped Alick Milroy thresh awhile AM J Chored & got barn ready Machine Came then we threshed PM it runs well they stay all night I went to Murisons for Butter PM W. pretty warm mostly clear
17 A helped Benj'n thresh J took grist & got Mare Jenny shod AM George Mayberry helped draw in feed Corn PM W. cloudy SW wind began to rain drizzly about 4 PM drizzly yet
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Oct 1913
18 A helped Benj'ns thresh J spread dung & Picked winter apples Elisabeth McGucken was here to supper W. partly cloudy pretty heavy shower this morning I still have lame back
Sunday 19 A Nancy & I went to Meeting at Hebron J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Bishop Paul Martin Levi Burkholder & family Martin Ramer & Mr Shirk from Rainbow were here to dinner Henry's Willis Frank Grove & Frank Barkey were here to supper W. Mostly cloudy I did not get very tired sitting in meeting the sermon was not very long Amelia & Eva here PM
Thanksgiving day 20 we went to Meeting again at Hebron J staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 6 C by Bishop Paul Martin we had a good few visitors Paul Martin & wife David Groves Henrys & Thomas's & Hermans Harvey W. mostly cloudy Cool Air some rain last night
21 J took 86 Bus Oats to Davids Mill for Thomas @ 38 cts per Bus then they Picked a lot of Apples W. partly Cler strong Cold NW wind we Called Dr Dales about Midnight Susanna had a bad spell she was up again some through the day
22 A took load cider apples to Lapps AM we intend to get sauce Made they Picked winter apples till a drizzly rain stopped them after dinner Air from East there were a lot of young People here this evening Peeling Apples
23 J took the Peeled apples & a lot of crocks to Lapps this Morning then they Picked winter apples My Dear Nancy took a very bad spell after breakfast there were Onions on the table & the Odor affected her we sent for Dr Dales he came & treated her she was bad for some hours she is better now Mary & Anne were here awhile PM Flavius's Fanny Called too PM W. mostly cloudy
24 J brought home a lot of sauce from Lapps this morning A spread dung but rain stopped him drizzly but steady rain all day warm Nancy doing very well she is up and around
25 A took grist Chop then he Plowed J Picked Winter apples & took girl Anne Ramer's home PM she sprained her ankle & is lame Amelia came to help us W partly cloudy Mild Nancy doing very well the ground is well soaked the plow runs well
Sunday 26th at home Elias's were here to dinner Daniels Called a few Minutes PM W. mostly cloudy rather mild Nancy doing very well
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Oct 27 1913 A Picked Winter Apples J Plowed I was in Hebron Cemetery awhile PM LC Wideman was putting up a Headstone on John Dillers grave W. Cloudy a raw air from N East this is the 56th Anniversary of our Wedding and I have never had cause to regret it
28 Boys Plowed W Cloudy foggy & Misty at times Mild Johny Ramer had a very sick spell the last 3 or 4 weeks a very hard Grippe he is now able to sit up a little he was very bad awhile
29 Boys Plowed J took cream this Morning W. cloudy drizzly rain most all day Boys Killed a Pig after dinner
30 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to JD's widow to dinner W. mostly clear Mild
31 Boys Plowed & took in a lot of cabbage Hermans were here awhile PM they got a lot of cabbage Mary & Alma were here this evening they were in Toronto to see a Specialist to cure Alma's Eyes they are weak he thinks he can cure her W. sharp frost last night Cler today
Nov 1st Boys Plowed J brought 6 bags Coal from Locust Hill this morning for our own stove W. Cold pretty strong wind from NW I have bad cough Henry Willis & little Ada were here after supper Henry had his hair cut
Sunday 2 at home Widow Anne Barkey was here to dinner A & Anne Ramer were at Flavius to dinner W. bright & cler a very fine day but sharp Air white frost this Morning
3 J began Plowing sod East of Meeting house it worked splendid A took in Greystone turnips W. Cool cloudy a very strong NW wind PM & this evening A finished drawing dung this morning
4 A took grist Chop then he Picked Cider apples he helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J Plowed W. Sharp Clear strong NW wind
5 A helped Peter Gates thresh J helped Bob Milroy finish then he helped Peter Diller finish W. very fine clear all day sharp Air
6 Boys Plowed sod AM A helped Benj'n take down a silo PM he sold it to Alick Milroy J went to Plowing Meeting at Milikin PM W. very fine clear all day sharp Air
7 Boys Plowed sod W. very fine Clear sharp white frost David Groves were here to supper Hermans Called after supper
8 Boys Plowed between showers slow steady rain off & on
Sunday 9 at home all day nobody here W. slow steady rain all day from North East not Cold blowing up Colder at bedtime
10 A took Chop this morning J Plowed then they both Plowed PM W. soft snow all day thawed as it fell wind from West not cold
11 Boys finished Plowing sod & began then Plowed Potato ground & East of dam W. Cloudy soft snow thawed mostly as it fell
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Nov 1913
Nov 12 J Chored AM he went to Tweedies Plowing Bee the W Taylor farm PM A spread dung & chored W. cloudy nearly all day snow nearly all day A brought load Coal from Locust Hill AM
13 A helped Aaron Rittenhouse to Plow on the old Jacob Reesor farm J brought the apples out both Orchards into driving house AM he plowed PM W. dull drizzly nearly all AM fine & clear PM Dr Dales Called PM Susanna is not so well
14 J brought 5 gals Coal Oil from Whitevale this morning then Herman & Frank came Herman helped J Pick Cider Apples they staid to dinner A drew off stones off all the Plowed field W. fine Cool Air
15 A helped Benj'n all day Cementing J Made water furrows in the Plowed fields & took grist Chop I went to Murisons for Butter PM W. cloudy about all day had a Pleasant Call from John Brillingers towards evening
Sunday 16 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on by Levi Grove Daniels & MN & AB's Lizzie were here to dinner Lizzie stays all night Flavius brought Enoch Weber for a Call PM W. cloudy all day Cool air a little snow drizzle PM
17 A helped wash awhile then he went to Markham Lizzie went with him as far as Drudges he Picked Cider Apples J took load Cider Apples to Lapps AM they Picked some more PM W white frost this Morning fine & clear today Tilman Wideman came to stay all night
18 J took load cider apples took Barrel along & got some made AM they chored & deepened ditch out of Barnyard into Old Orchard PM W. cloudy & foggy all day
19 J helped clean dining room A Made molds for Making Cement Posts W. cloudy drizzly rain off & on all day some pretty heavy showers
20 A worked at M{illegible} & then opened the mouth of some drains East of Meeting shed J brought home Cement & Bunch of shingles from Locust Hill then A fixed gutter on wood shed roof W. very very fine warm & clear Indian summer
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21 A Put gutter in woodshed roof & worked at Molds J took grist Chop they fixed some fence PM Henrys were here to supper W. Cloudy foggy AM clear PM for awhile
22 A helped Benj'n at Cementing J drew 2 loads of gravel from Collins Dr Dales Called PM Susanna not so well he gave Nancy some Medicine too she is not very well but is up around W. very fine & warm like Indian Summer a slight shower this evening quite warm today Amelia & Eva Called PM
Sunday 23 at home had quite a few Callers PM Elias & Mary & Anne were here PM Jake & Anne Diller Thomas's girls & Ethel Scott W. quite Mild Misty cloudy
24 Boys & Benj'n Paved Henhouse with stones & then put a coat of Cement over it W. mostly clear but some heavy squaals of soft snow all melted as it fell we Called Dr Dales Susanna not so well she was in bed all day
25 A went to Hermans to work at Bean filling J Chored & went to a timber sale at the old John Pearce farm PM W most cloudy wind fine S West sharp frost last night Susanna a little better
26 J took cream A drew rails they overhauled fence west of Willow trees up to 11th Con W. partly clear a very fine day Mary & some of the little ones were here PM
27 Put Apples into Cellar out of driving house Ernie helped they commenced to level the ground East of line to the Creek they intend to build a wire fence there W. Cloudy raw East wind quite sharp
28 Boys drew home stove wood from Old bush AM they pulled down board fence along Townline East of lane & west from south of bush Henry Moyer was here to dinner W. hard frost last night Mostly cloudy today didnt thaw very much
29 Boys cleared away rubbish & A dug Post holes for a wire fence with Iron driven Post J took Anne Ramers home Amy Mayberry will work for us now W. raw East wind not strong not very Cold
Sunday 30 at home Amelia Ernie Carl & Eva & Aaron Rittenhouse & Herman's Harvey were here to dinner W. Mild mostly Cloudy
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Dec 1913
Dec 1 A dug Post holes J took grist Chop & Chored W. mostly cloudy Air from East Mild J brought some Ceder from Alberts
2 A helped Flavius Butcher J took grist Chop then he drew home Old Parts & rubbish W. Mild Cloudy some fog & Mist this evening
3 A helped Thomas thresh AM J took grist & went to Ceder Grove AM they both went to W Taylor sale on the Old Hoover farm PM W. Mostly cler cool Anne Ramer came to stay all night
4 J took a Cow to Jake Dillers this Morning to Put up at his sale today Jake has sold the Homestead to his Brother Benjamin & he is moving in the Cow was sold at $85.00 Daniel & Henry were here to dinner & then Daniel & Henry went to the sale I didnt go I am not strong enough to stand around much W. mostly Clear & Cool Air from the north
5 Boys dug some Post holes & brought a load of long Ceder Braces from our swamp in NW Corner field PM Teenie Stover was here to dinner Anne was here awhile AM W. fine & clear Cool N wind Susanna not so well tonight Called Dr Dale
6 Boys worked at fence A went to Markham AM W. raw Cold wind from East mostly cloudy Peter Br Susie & his sister Rachel Henderson were here awhile PM Dr Dales came this Morning & gave Susanna some Medicine she was quite bad last night is some better today
Sunday 7 at home all day J & A went to Henry's PM they were not at home so they came back W. squaaly at times some colder this evening
8 Boys Chored & got things ready to Butcher tomorrow W. some soft snow last night & AM pretty Cold NW wind pretty strong not quite so strong at bedtime
9 Killed 3 big Pigs Benj'n & Fanny Amelia & Ernie helped they were big & fat W. fine & clear sharp Air from south west there is a very light snow over the ground scarcely enought to track Rabbits the County is full of them Flavius & Carl caught 2 they have a ferret this is my Nancy's 74th Birthday
Dec 1913
10 Boys salted the Pork & Chored AM A helped N Burk thresh PM J went to Whitevale with grist Oats & went to Locust Hill for salt PM W. partly clear NW wind
11 A helped Benj'n Butcher J Chored AM he went to help Henrys Butcher PM W. sharp fine & clear
12 Boys Chored & drew home some old Posts AM A helped Flavius thresh PM W. fine Clear sharp Air from S West I walked to Br C's AM he is sick in bed the last few days with lumbago & La Grippe he feels a little better
13 A helped J McCreight thresh AM he Picked up limberwood in bush PM J went to Locust Hill for Wire & Iron Posts for fence along front Townline then he Chored PM W. very fine like Indian summer we Called Dr Dales PM Susanna had bad spell he came & gave here some Medicine Willis came to stay all night Frank Barkey was here to dinner heavy white frost last night
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 9C by C Burkholder C Burkholder was here to dinner Daniels & Hermans Called a little while PM W. mostly Cler Cleared up Cold from NW this evening
15 J helped wash AM Both drove Iron fence Posts PM I walked to Br C's AM he is in bed yet about the same W. fine Cler sharp Air froze hard
16 Boys went to Davids to get some slats cut for the wire fence AM they drove a few Posts PM W. foggy & misty with a slight drizzle at times not cold
17 Boys Picked Chickens nearly all day Henrys were here to dinner Henry helped to Pick W. very heavy white frost last night fine & clear today cloudy towards evening sharp Air from west 18 J brought grist & Flour from Whitevale this evening
18 Boys Picked 2 Geese & dressed 3 Calves W. sharp raw Air from North Clear
19 J took grist Chop to Davids AM he brought some Coal oil from Whitevale PM A went to Toronto 3 Calves @ 14 cts per lb 16 1/2 pair Chickens @ 15 cts per lb 2 Geese @ 16 cts per lb W. fine cler Cold NW Air he also got 50 cts per doz for Eggs
20 Boys Picked 3 Geese J took cream AM A brought load Coal from Locust Hill PM I walked to see Br C AM he is getting better slowly W. mostly cler heavy white frost this morning raw air
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Dec 1913 & Jan 1914
Sunday 21 at home all day Flavius's Eva was here PM W partly Clear white frost this Morning not cold
22 A took 2 Geese to Markham for H Wilsons J Chored & we Called Dr Armstrong Old Horse Major had a sick spell he is better again W. mostly cloudy not Cold
23 Boys set Posts AM Chored PM Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. Cold raw wind from East began to snow from East about noon snowed fast all PM getting soft this evening turning to rain
4 A went shooting Rabbits he brought home 2 fine ones about noon he got Mares shod PM J Chored W. Cloudy all day very fair sleighing about 5 in snow a good many sleighs running I walked to Br C's PM he is improving some
Christmas day 25th I & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Christian Burkholder Herman & family Russel & Levi Grove & Anne Ramer were here to dinner Benj'n & family were here PM Benj'n Dillers brought M Gingerich & wife & M Sander & wife for a good Call PM W. cloudy mild all day fair sleighing but a good many wheels running blowing up Cold from East after dark
26 J went to Markham he took 3 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 40 cts per doz A Chored AM he went to Elias's PM to cut Frank & Wilburs hair PM W. pretty strong N East wind quite Cold & seems getting colder this evening
27 A took Nancy & I to Joes then he went to Cherrywood station for some grain for Cow feed J took cream & then brought home PM very fair sleighing quite sharp Air from north
Sunday 28 at home Elias's were all here to dinner W. Cloudy awhile AM Cleared up about noon sharp Air
29 Boys Chored A took grist Chop W. Cloudy all day Isaac Simeon & Susanna & Peter's Levi brought 4 Waterloo girls for a call PM they were 2 of Moses Weaver & 2 Moe Ernie & Amelia were with them too
30 J Chored & went to Ceder GRove PM A went to Toronto with the Waterloo girls W. Cloudy Cool Chilly NW wind Nancy went with J as far as Flavius when he went to Ceder Grove Eva is sick in bed something like Quincy
31 Boys Chored & sorted the hens AM A brought load of Coal from Locust Hill PM I went with Democrat We bought some salt little Wilbur Barkey is sick Flavius's Eva is up again W. Cloudy Chilly Air a light drizzle of snow this evening
January 1 1914 at home Daniels were here to dinner Joes were here to supper W. quite Cold 4 above this morning Anne was here all PM & Joe & little Ada Came this evening
1914
Jan 2 1914 Boys Chored A got Horse Major sharped PM he took Amy to Dr Dale AM she is not very well they made Brine for Pork W. raw Cold Air from N East
3 Boys Chored they shelled some Corn to make Mush W Mild snow & pretty strong wind from East all day very good dump snow to make sleighing
Sunday 4 at home J A & Amy went to Henry's to dinner W. Mild Mostly Cler very good sleighing sharp air from North
5 Boys Chored they took grist Corn to Davids PM J went to Joes awhile W. fine Clear sharp Air
6 A took grist AM he went to Markham to Dentist PM J Chored W. Clear pretty strong West wind Trees all Covered with heavy white frost this Morning
7 Boys went Rabbit hunting they they brought home 2 fine ones J took Susanna to Joes AM & brought her home PM W. fine & clear
8 Boys Chored A went to Pay Donald Stoth for wire PM W. Mild Cloudy thawing some snow getting soft
9 A took load Chop AM they Chored PM W. cloudy soft soft snow & some sleet at times about all day
10 J went to Ceder Grove & to Locust Hill for salt A Chored W. Cler Cold N Wind quite Cold
Sunday 11 Nancy A & Amy went to Meeting at Hebron I did not go have bad Cold in My head & am weak Henry's & Joseph Groves were here to dinner W. vey Cold about Zero this Morning quite Calm but a strong wind came up from North then toward the East & South west after dark quite strong
12 Boys Chored A brought home grist from Davids AM they brought home 6 hogs from Hagermans at Locust Hill PM @ $13.00 each W. Biting Cold wind from SW getting Colder some fresh snow it is blowing 7 deg below this Morning 17 deg this evening
14 Boys Chored Elias brought Mary & Children they all staid to dinner Thomas's girls were here PM Eva was here all day W. 17 deg below this morning 14 above this evening East wind this evening it has been the Coldest spell in 27 years
15 A helped Benj'n all day J Chored W some fresh snow last night & this Morning Mild the air thawed a little good sleighing J helped wash AM
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Jan 1914
J took 3 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 35 cts per doz
16 A helped Benj'n al day J Chored W. Cloudy all day & soft snow from East not Much wind not thawing much very good sleighing
17 Boys Chored AM A helped Benj'n PM W. some snow last night & AM Mild Blowed up Colder PM from North West
Sunday 18 at home little Ada Barkey & Flavius & Eva were here to dinner J & A were at Hermans to dinner they & Amy were at Benj;n to supper W clear quite sharp Zero this Morning
19 J took Nancy & I to Elias's we staid to dinner he came for us PM A helped Benj'n W. Cloudy some snow towards evening quite Mild
20 A went to Markham AM for 1200 lbs Oil Cake AM they Chored PM W some soft snow AM More snow from East PM it is getting deep
21 A took Cream AM they Chored PM W. a lot of snow last night it is about a foot deep on the level some wind not drifted much yet
22 A went to Locust Hill for a Barrel of salt he took grist PM & went to store took 3 1/2 doz Eggs @ 38 cts per doz Flavius is pretty sick Dr was there twice today he is some better this evening it is something like Pneumonia W. cloudy not very cold
23 Boys cut few logs in old bush & chored AM A went to Murisons for butter PM I & Nancy went with him to see Flavius PM he is a little better but is in bed all the time W. Mostly cloudy thawing a little
24 A took cream AM he Painted slats for wire fence PM J Chored W. soft snow & rain AM blowing a little Colder PM Flavius still in bed but improving
Sunday 25 at home Joes were here to dinner Benj'n & family were here all PM Elias's made a Call PM J A & Amy went to David Groves to dinner W. sharp {illegible} from winter day strong wind last night Calm today
26 J helped wash AM A put Brine on Pork they Chored PM W. pretty Mild Mostly Cloudy about 3 inches fresh snow last night
27 A went to Markham to Dentist J went to Dr Dales for Medicine for Susanna AM he took grist Chop to Davids PM W. mostly cloudy slight rain this evening thawing a little all day
Jan & Feb 1914
Jan 28 A went for Chop it was not done then they sorted a Barrel of Russet Apples AM they both went to A Heines sale at Green River PM W Mostly Cler Mild strong wind this evening from East Daniels Called few minutes PM Susanna was at Flavius to dinner
29 A shipped the Barrel of Apples to dealer in Toronto & brought Mary & children they were here to dinner Ada Mayberry was here too he worked at slab gate for wire fence J brought the Chop & took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 35 cts PM W. pretty fair quite Mild thawing
30 Boys worked at slats for fence W. Colder froze some roads getting Icy
31 Boys Chored J went with Ernie this morning to take the cream W. strong east wind with snow snow a bit & a little rain PM blowing yet at bedtime
Sunday Feb 1 at home A & Amy went to U Drudges to dinner Thomas's girls & some of Mayberry girls were here awhile after supper W. Mostly cloudy cold NW wind
Candlemas day 2 A worked at gate J helped wash AM they Chored PM W. Mostly Cloudy strong East wind this evening getting Colder Anne was here awhile PM sewing for us
3 A brought Anne she helped a sewing A went to Markham to Dentist PM J took Anne home & Chored W. mostly cler & Mild Colder this evening
4 J took some Chop to Whitevale AM he went to Ceder Grove PM as far as Br C's PM he is pretty well but does not go out yet
5 Boys dressed 3 Pigs & Picked 33 hens Ernie helped J took them to Joes they sell them in Toronto for in W. very fine cler sharp Cold Air J took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 35 cts per doz
6 A brought a load of ice from Markham for Geo Beatty AM he Painted gate PM J Chored W. a very strong wind from East snow very fast PM not very Cold
7 Boys Chored A brought Butter from Murisons Henry's were all here to dinner W. heavy rain last night snow squaals of snow at times AM strong wind at times PM some Colder this evening
Sunday 8 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder Frank Grove was here to dinner Russell & Lewis Grove Called PM Levi Reesor was here to supper w. cler Cold strong West & south west wind all day
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Feb 1914
Feb 9 Boys Chored they went to Elias's PM W. clear strong Cold biting SW wind all day Zero this morning not so low through the day they helped wash AM
10 A went to Markham to Dentist J Chored W very very Cold not so much wind about Zero this Morning
11 A went to Shanks sale near Bethasada with Herman J Chored W. very very Cold about the Coldest so far
12 Boys Chored A too 6 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 34 cts & got Horse Billy sharped W. very very Cold below Zero all day about 10 below this evening very Cold all over Canada
13 Boys Chored A took grist Chop PM W 8 aove this Morning getting Milder wind Changed to East some drizzly sow this evening
14 Boys Chored W. partly cloudy cold rain N East to NW wind some squaals of snow
Sunday 15 at home nobody here J A & Amy & Flavius Eva went to Elias's to dinner W fine clear sharp Air
16 Boys Chored W about 4 inches fresh snow last night fine & clear today quite sharp & Calm some wind this evening
17 Boys Chored David Groves were here to dinner W. sharp clear Air from West
18 A took cream J helped wash AM they brought 5 Bus seed Peas from Country @ $1.25 per Bus PM W. mostly clear sharp Air
19 Boys Picked the Hens & filled 2 Barrels with King Apples & A took them to M Barkeys J took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 33 cts per doz J went to Dr Dales this Morning to get some Medicine for Susanna she is not so well W. partly clear very sharp Air from North quite sharp
20 A took grist Chop AM Boys both went to Raineys sale on Peter Lapp farm PM W. clear quite sharp around Zero all day
21 A took cream AM he went to Joes PM W. Mostly clear some snow squaals PM
Sunday 22 at home nobody here all day J went to Henrys short squaals of snow at times nearly Zero tonight
23 Boys Chored A took grist Chop to Davids W. quite Cold not far from Zero all day below this morning
24 A went to Markham to Dentist J went to a sale on 2nd Con Pickering he bought 5 Pigs @ $5.10 cts each W. below Zero this Morning getting milder fast very fine clear day
Feb 1914
25 Boys Chored AM J went with W Taylor & he brought home the Pigs that he bought yesterday Taylor brought home some sheep that he bought A dressed a calf & filled A Barrel with Apples PM W. fine Clear Milder
26 Boys took the Calf to Cherrywood station & shipped it to Ed Lewis in Toronto AM they took a Cow to Hermans PM he Keeps her for the summer W. fine & Mild I am not very well today had a bad spell of Diarhea last night & today some better this evening
27 Boys Cut down & trimmed a wild Apple tree East of lane AM A took grist Chop & Chored PM J went with Benj'n PM to Noah Baker sale near Stouffville W. very fine & mild thawing some I feel a little better today but Susanna is not very well this evening
28 Boys drove down to see the work on the New Railroad in Pearces flats AM they are drawing a great lot of stones to build a Bridge they Cut the Wild Apple tree & a young Elm into stovewood PM W. Mostly clear quite Mild thawing I walked to Br C's PM he is quite smart
Sunday March 1st at home Elias's were all here to dinner Benj'n & family were all her to dinner & Ada Mayberry was here too W. Clear Cold wind very very strong PM a very strong after dark
2 Boys Chored W very strong NW wind last night & all day very strong AM some damage some doors unhinged & boards torn off some buildings not so strong this evening not very Cold a little fresh snow last night all blown in heaps
3 Boys Chored W. fine & Clear not much wind there are a good deal of damage through Ontario buildings unroofed & windows broken in the Cities but I think no lives lost
4 A helped Thomas butcher J went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine Clear Lewis Grove was here to dinner he was in Cherrywood for some tiles light snow this Morning like white frost
5 A helped Henry saw wood J took 6 bags over 1200 lbs to J Miles AM @ $8.90 per Cwt AM he Picked some chickens & took them & some Apples to Barkeys PM they took them to Toronto he took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after supper @ 29cts per doz W. white frost this Morning quite Mild thawing a little.
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March 1914
March 6 A took grist Chop AM he went to NB's sawing Bee PM J Chored W. Mild a slow steady fall of snow all day from East not fast about 3 in fell
7 A took 5 Pigs 910 lbs to Miles AM @ $9.00 per Cwt J Chored A helped shovel snow at Hebron PM W. mostly cler quite Mild thawing a little a little snow in the Air
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 20 C by A Rittenhouse from Vineland Henry Boyer Herman & family Henry & family were here to dinner Isaac Reesor's were here to supper W. partly Cler Mild thawing a little
9 A went to Markham AM J took grist Chop they Chored PM W. a raw N wind not strong mostly cler
10 J took Susanna to Dr Dales AM J some some Medicine for himself too they hung up to smoke too A took grist Chop AM W. fine Clear raw Air from north Daniels were here to dinner
11 A took grist Chop AM J went to Locust Hill AM they went to Bert Beans sale PM J brought 3 shoats @ $8.40 each they hung up Johny Reesor Called PM Thomas's Esther was here to dinner W. Clear sharp
12 A cut up old rubbish for stove wood J went to Johny Ramers AM he took grist Chop & took 11 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 28 cts per doz W. very fine & clear thawing a little in the sun
13 Boys brought home Pigs from Beans AM J took sample wheat to Whitevale to get the Prices then they cleaned a load PM W. very fine & clear
16 A took 2 loads wheat to Leary in Whitevale @ 95 cts J Chored W. fine warm & clear thawing some 108 Bus in 2 loads
Sunday 15 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner J & A went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. very fine & clear thawing sleighing getting thin in places
16 J helped wash A cut down Knotty Plum trees AM they cut down & trimmed some trees in old bush PM W. fine Clear & warm thawing Boys & Amy went to Joes after supper Flavius Amelia Ernie Carl & Eva were here after supper
Mar 1914
Tuesday 17 J went to Dr Dales he some Medicine for himself & some for Susanna & some for Nancy she is not very well A Trimmed trees AM he went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J Chored PM W. a little fost last night fine & Clear today snow going fast
18 J took cream A Chored & filed saw W. snow & storm from NW strong wind PM & tonight not very Cold snow is soft no drifting much
19 A trimmed trees J helped shovel Townline west of 11th Con AM they had a sawing Bee PM 4 saws & splitters going W. clear quite Cold NW wind there are some places pretty badly drifted J took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts per doz
20 J took grist Chop to Davids AM they could not Chop it there is something wrong with Engine & the water is too low A split wood J helped him PM W. very fine clear but quite Cold a very Chilly air
21 Henry & Willis came AM Elias & Joe came after dinner they helped Cut & split wood W. Mostly clear quite cold & raw
Sunday 22 at home Hermans Harvey was here awhile PM J A & Amy were at Daniels to dinner W. Mostly clear Mild some fresh snow last night some heavy squaals soft now towards evening
23 J helped wash AM he took some Chop to Whitevale & some wheat & got some Flour PM A helped Clean house all day W. quite Mild mostly clear thawing roads sloppy
24 Boys helped clean house A went to Alick Milroys Sawing Bee PM W. Mostly clear quite Mild we heard today that Bishop Paul Martin died his Morning will be Buried on Thursday
25 Boys helped at house cleaning J went to Ceder Grove PM for some Paint they will Paint some of the Plaster W. quite Mild Mostly Cloudy the roads are sloppy drizzly rain after 4 PM
26 J took Susanna to Elias's this morning then he split wood A Painted Susannas Bedroom they both went to a sale at Frank Ramers in Boxgrove PM W. quite warm thawing Foggy at times pretty heavy shower toward evening all night at Elias's Susanna stays
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Mar April 1914
March 27 Boys sorted 2 Barrels apples & shipped them to Toronto to Ed Lewis AM then A Painted & J went to Ceder Grove from some Paint PM & he brought Susanna home this evening W. a steady shower light rain about all day Creeks high Ice breaking up
28 A cut wood & helped at house cleaning J went to Locust Hill with Alick Milroy when he took the cream he got 2 Bunches of shingles to Patch some roofs he Patched some PM W. Mostly clear not very warm Amy Mayberry left tonight her time is up
Sunday 29 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner Thomas's were here awhile PM & William Taylor on the old Dan Hoover Called too he is Moving away & came to say Good Bye W. Cloudy Mild all day strong East wind towards evening
30 J washed then they cleaned seed grain W. Slow steady rain all AM Mostly clear PM
31 J took grist Chop & Patched some roofs AM he Chored PM A cut wood in Bush AM he helped Benj'n PM W. white frost this morning fine & clear today
April 1 Boys sorted some Apples they took 2 Barrels to Barkeys they take them to Toronto W. slow steady rain from East about all day quite Misty PM Amelia Commenced work today she will help us all this summer
2 A took young Cow to Johnny Ramers this Morning they are having a sale today they have sold their farm & are Moving to Mount Joy the cow was sold at $70.00 Henrys came this Morning Henry & Boys went to sale Sarah & little Anne & Norman staid J took 20 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this Morning &@ 18 cts per doz W. soft snow & drizzly rain AM fine clear Mostly all PM 2 Jews came to stay all night
3 A sawed wood AM he went to Pilkeys sawing Bee PM J got Horse Major shod AM Henry was here to dinner he came to Johny Ramers to take home a heifer that he bought yesterday W. sharp frost ground while with snow this morning all thawed I walked to Br C's this AM
April 1914
April 4 Boys drew some white Ash logs to Davids from old bush AM they sawed some willow into stove wood at the Pond PM I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM there were not many there Br C was not able to be there he does not go out yet & Christian Gayman is not well W. raw cold wind squaals of snow at times
Sunday I & Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by A Rittenhouse (they have moved into David Reesors house where James Clarke used to live) sermon on St Mat 18th C by C Burkholder Levi Grove (Umfrage) Enos Nighswander Peter & Lucinda & MN were here to dinner W. sharp frost last night Cold raw air all day
6 Boys sawed willow limbs into stove wood near dam AM they began putting wire onto Posts along Townline East of 11th Con PM W. Mild but raw Cold wind
7 A went to Blacksmith J sawed willow stove wood AM they put up wire fence from 11th Con East to hill PM W. raw Cold East wind sharp frost last night
8 Boys finished putting on the wire W. raw Cold wind Clear thawing in day time freezing at night roads pretty good
9 Boys cut wood & cut feed awhile AM J went to a sale on 10th Con of Markham north of Riggfoot PM A took grist of Chop PM I walked to Br C awhile AM W. cler very Cold N wind a few squaals of snow ground froze hard last night thawed again today
Good Friday 10 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna remarks by A Rittenhouse sermon on St Mat part of 21 C by C Burkholder Daniels & Martin Davids & Franklin Herman & Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner Flavius's & Eva were here PM & Henrys Called awhile Willis stays W. very fine & clear all day frost last night thawing today
11 J took grist Chop A went to Markham AM A went to Locust Hill for some Furniture that we got from T Eaton W. fine cler Cold SW wind great run of sap we have 3 trees tapped around the house Alma Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner
Easter Sunday 12 J & A took Willis home I Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner W. Cler cold SW wind quite strong today going down a little after dark
Easter Monday 13 Joes were here to dinner Boys worked a little AM they drew some straw dung for the Beans in back garden & helped Clean back Kitchen W. fine & cler raw air from East
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April 1914
They rubbed the Pork with Mustard & Carried it up into the garret
14 Boys helped Amelia Pull off old Paper in Kitchen & Put on new J Burned Brush along the new wire fence & drew dung into back garden Br inlaw Simon Hoovers were here to dinner W. Chite frost last night fine & cler today
15 J took cream A helped Amelia paper the Kitchen J helped awhile W. pretty strong raw East wind not very Cold looks like rain
16 J took Susanna & Amelia to Flavius they had a rag sewing Bee A finished splitting stove wood in bush & they Clipped Old Horse Major Frank Groves were here to dinner J took 20 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 17 cts per doz W. quite Mild a very fine rain last night & while this Morning fine & warm today
17 Boys cut up Apple limbs for stovewood & Chored all round W. quite warm & clear the Air is quite different to what it has been for a while back the roads are good and the fall wheat looks splendid
18 Boys grubbed the field south of garden over East to Creek & sowed the most of it with mixed grain the ground works well fine & warm day looks a little like rain
Sunday 19 at home A Susanna & Amelia went to Johny Ramer to dinner J went to Elias's awhile PM W. a little cloudy at times a slight shower about noon pretty strong W wind PM quite warm
20 Boys finished sowing he side of the creek & done a good bit of field behind barn W Misty Cloudy a slight shower & some drizzle this evening I walked to Br C's this Morning he is pretty well
21 Boys worked at seeding nearly finished behind barn & done some north of Meeting house W. Mostly cloudy Cool SW wind
22 Boys worked at seeding W. a little rain last night cool today a strong NW wind PM quite strong & Cool
23 Boys worked at seeding J took grist Chop this Morning Amelia & Susanna took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 17 cts PM they went with Horse Major A went to Markham after supper W. a sharp frost last night ground froze fine & clear today
24 Boys sowed Peas & Oats in NE field W. Mostly cler & cool wind from South East pretty strong PM ground getting pretty dry a great run of suckers in big Rouge
April May 1914
April 25 Boys sowed awhile then rain stopped them J went up PM & worked on Knoll awhile A took load Chop PM W. strong wind from East rain nearly steady AM a few heavy showers toward evening we heard one clap of thunder over the lake not heavy
Sunday 26 at home Henrys were all here to dinner Flavius Ernie Carl & Eva were here PM W. pretty cloudy
27 J Rolled Alfalfa south of bush & A rolled in the NW Corner field it is seeded down they helped clear & Paper Pantry Mrs Mayberry helped to clear am room W. rather Cool partly cloudy
28 Boys worked at seeding W. mostly cloudy Air from East rather Cool
29 Boys worked at fence took and old cedar Posts & drove some Iron over W. drizzly rain off & on nearly all day Cool
30 Boys put on {illegible} J took grist Chop & took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove 17 cts per doz W. clear Cool NW wind
May 1 Boys finished seeding but they have a lot of rolling to do yet W. Clear Cool NW wind pretty strong
2 Boys Rolled a lot J took some Chop A went to Murisons for Butter & to Joes & brought Anne to sew awhile PM W fine cler a frost last night
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St John 14 C by C Gayman Ed Moyer & wife were to dinner W. very fine & clear Cool air from East
4 J finished rolling A dug garden AM & Chored PM W. mostly cloudy some drizzle AM a short heavy shower PM pretty warm air leaf buds coming out
5 Boys plowed Mangel ground W. very thick mist this morning broke up by noon Cloudy warm PM
6 Plowed in Mangel ground J went to Henrys to Put on some grafts AM Nancy went with him then he Plowed too PM Thomas's Adeline brought Elizabeth & Rebecca Martin they staid to dinner JH Ramer came here to dinner & to supper W. air from East cloudy Henrys Children have Whooping cough pretty hard
7 Boys Plowed in Mangel ground J harrowed & Rolled some Dr Dale Called PM Susanna needed some medicine & he took a wart off my hand W. a very fine heavy shower last night very growing time fine & cler today A took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove
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May 1914
this evening @ 19 per doz
8 Boys sowed Mangels about 24 rows in field East of Dam W. fine & clear East wind
9 J worked on Corn ground A took grist Chop with Horse Major & made a lot of garden W. fine clear
Sunday 10 at home Elias's whole family Ernie & Carl & Hermans Harvey were all here to dinner W. cloudy all day a very slight drizzle of rain after dinner Isaacs Jenny Simon & Abraham were to dinner too
11 J finished working corn ground A worked in garden AM he took load Chop PM W. Cloudy an East wind not strong we Called Dr Dales this evening Nancy is sick he Came & gave her some Medicine he says she must stay in bed a few days she is chilly & fells like vomiting
12 A sowed feed Corn J helped scrub Hebron Meeting house AM W. cloudy a little drizzly AM some steady rain PM Nancy is in bed all day she is not suffering very much we think she is a little better Davids Esther & Lewis Mary & a few others Called Esther & Lewis staid to supper J went to Markham with Flavius PM
13 J took cream AM A Chored they put on uprights on wire fence PM Dr Called to see Nancy he says she has some Conjestion of the lungs not severe she has to keep her bed a few days W. cloudy some drizzle Cloudy I have a very sore hand there was a wart on my right hand for the past year & the Dr took it off a few weeks agao & now it is very sore
14 Called Dr Dales this Morning Nancy a great deal worse we sent word to the Children Daniel Ramers David Groves & Henry Came Flavius & Benj'n in fact they all came except Hermans the Dr Came about 10 PM he attended to her now this evening she is Much better Benj'ns Fanny is here now this evening Boys Chored & finished making garden J took Cream & took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts per doz Br inlaw Simon Hoovers & his sone Simon's boy were here to dinner W. a sharp white frost this morning clear today
15 A drew dung on Potatoes ground AM he Plowed it down PM J took grist Chop AM he plowed back garden Planted some Early Potatoes PM SB Lehmans were here to dinner W. very fine Clear Cool NW wind Nancy some better Hermans were here awhile PM
16 Boys put on uprights on wire fence & Chored they took a load Chop W. very fine mostly clear Nancy some better but she is in bed all the time Daniels were here to dinner
May 1914
Sunday 17 at home Nancy doing pretty well Dr Called he says she is doing well we had a lot of visitors & callers Henry & family Called their children all have Whooping Cough Joe & Anne & little Ada JH Ramer AB's Lizzie & Jess Johnny Raer & Colon Reesors were here to dinner Gillie Burkholder & Nettie Ineson called Hermans were here awhile this evening W. very fine clear day Cool wind from S West
18 Boys worked at fence uprights they Painted a bit of them W. rather Cloudy but fine & warm
19 our folks had some help at house cleaning Benj'ns Fanny and Mrs Mayberry & Boys all helped they took up the carpets in the dining room W. very fine like Summer Nancy doing well Jacob Reesors made a call
20 Boys finished Painting the fence slats & put on a lot of them Elisabeth Martin & Rebecca Martin Called AM Nancy doing well W. quite warm & clear
Ascension Day 21 Went to Meeting at Hebron J & Susanna staid with Nancy she was not quite so strong this morning remarks & sermon on by Br C Russell & Lewis Grove & Flavius Eva were here to dinner Daniels Called David Groves Called too this evening W. quite warm looks a little like rain I forgot to say that A brought home a great lot of Mushrooms yesterday Morning
22 Boys Chored J took grist Chop & took 15 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 20 cts per doz W. quite warm AM a very fine rain after dinner a nice rain Cooler tonight Lavina Diller was here helping at house cleaning my Nancy is better she was up with her Clothes on nearly all day
23 Boys fixed fence along north end of bush AM J took grist chop A pulled off some Caterpillars PM W. cler fine & Cool NW wind MN was here to dinner J went to Henrys after supper
Sunday 24 at home Br C's Becca was here PM W. Cool Air from East cloudy drizzly rain at bedtime
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May 1914
25 Boys helped Boil soap A Made Iron Weather cock AM they took Colt Teddy to Ormands Pasture PM W. quite warm fine rain off & on AM clear PM
26 A & Susanna went to Markham AM they Chored PM Menno Reesor brought my Uncle Josephus Reesor for a Call PM W quite warm a slight shower & some thunder over the lake early this morning quite warm
27 J & A went hunting Mushrooms AM they got 2 Crockfulls A helped Benj'n PM J trimmed trees in back Orchard PM W quite warm very slight shower before dinner some distant thunder
28 Boys Chored Cleaned up some rubbish along wire fence & fixed pole for swing etc at Creek had a Call from Preacher Isaac Rittenhouse & Preacher Freeman Rittenhouse this evening W. fine not so warm A took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after supper @ 21 cts per doz
Friday 29 I went to Annual Conference at Hebron there were a good many visiting Brethren there everything went off well in peace and harmony there was meeting appointed for 3 PM I & J & Lizzie went there was a sermon on St Mat 5 Chap by Pre Amos Gingerich & Menno Shants & D{illegible} David Cressman were here to supper J took them to Albert Reesors & to Peter Ramers W. not quite so warm a strong Breeze at times a thunder shower coming up near Bedtime
30 J Cultivated Corn A put in new gate & gate post at back Orchard J & Amelia went to Markham after supper Peter Reesors brought Joseph Wismer for a Call this morning W. fine clear cool didnt rain Much last night
Whit Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Nancy she is doing well but did not feel strong enough to go to Meeting remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 Chapters by Pre Tobias Martin of Waterloo Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse spoke too Sacrement was Celebrated today W mostly fair very fine not so warm
June 1914
Menno Burkholders & Matty were here to dinner Flavius Eva was here to supper Flavius & Fanny gave us a Call this evening
Whit Monday June 1st A Made a few new gates for back lane & back Orchard & he went to Markham PM J Cultivated Mangels & Corn W. cler & Cool NW wind
June 2 A carried Potatoes out of Cellar into Cider house J took grist Chop & got Mares shod he met with accident at the shop Benj'n was there with his Mare she got excited & sprung against J & Knocked him over & hurt his back Benj'n brought him home & we called Dr Dale he cupped him twice on his back & gave him some medicine W. very fine Cool Clear
3 A & Susanna went to David Groves barn raising Susanna staid J is going around he has some Pain yet he went to the raising awhile PM W. mostly Cloudy pretty strong East wind PM beginning to rain now at bedtime.
4 Boys Cut seed Potatoes AM A made drills for Planting them PM W. cloudy foggy misty AM pretty strong East wind PM did not rain much last night Johns back is not much better he is going around Choring Nancy is doing well
5 Boys planted Potatoes AM J helped a little A Cultivated Corn PM W. Clear pretty strong wind quite cold
6 A Cultivated Corn J took AB's Lizzie home & Came by David Groves & brought Susanna home AM then he scuffled Corn PM W. quite cool East wind
Sunday 7 A & Amelia went to meeting at Altona J went along as far as Henry's W. froze this morning a very heavy thunder storm came up after dinner some very heavy Claps no damage near here that we heard of but very heavy & welcome rain the Pond was getting low but it is filled & the creek is running fine
8 A dug gravel from Collins Pit on Pickering Townline J Chored W.very very warm warmest day so far we heard today about 3 or 4 buildings that were struck by lightning but did not burn up north near Stouffville.
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June 1914
9 A drew gravel he brought home one load from {illegible} J Topped thistles I & Nancy went with him to Flavius AM W very warm yet but not as warm as yesterday
10 A hoed Mangels Benj'n & Wilfred helped awhile J took Cream & got Horse Billy shod AM he cut {illegible} corn PM W very fine pretty strong NW wind PM
11 Boys hoed Mangels Henry helped Benj'ns Wilfred helped too W. fine cloudy at times pretty warm A took 17 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after super @ 21 cts
12 Boys finished hoeing Mangels after dinner then they helped Benj'n PM W. quite Cool pretty strong W west wind cler
13 A helped Benj'n AM he went to Scotts Barn raising on 3rd Con Scarboro PM J took cream this morning Willis came with him he stays J took grist Chop the he topped thistles W. Cler cool pretty strong NW wind PM Amelia took Susanna to Dr Dales AM with Horse Major
Sunday 14 A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans we were at home Henry's & Ernie Carl & Eva were here to dinner Joe & Anne & little Ada Barkey were here too W. Cloudy at times Cool NE wind but a fine day
15 A was at Benj'ns J took 3 Pigs to Markham & 2 for Benj'n they hitched together @ $7.50 per Cwt they weighed 263 lbs W. Misty Cler strong NW wind Cool sun warm
16 Boys Topped thistles J Cultivated Corn PM W. Cler Colder W wind I walked to Br C's AM
17 Boys scuffled Corn W. Cool pretty strong NW wind turned to S West towards evening
18 Benj'ns Fanny our Anne & Flavius Eva helped at house cleaning at our and boys made a Concrete watering Trough W. some warmer looks like showers tonight Beef ring opened today A took 14 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts per doz
19 Boys finished cement watering trough W. pretty strong wind from SW fine heavy rain very fine about noon freshened this up fine
20 A was at Henrys till about 4 PM J took grist & chored AM he went to Markham PM W. Cloudy at times sharp white frost last night not much damage
June 1914
Sunday 21 J A Susanna & Amelia went to Elias's for dinner Nancy & I Kept house W. clear a little while this Morning a fine shower about 90 above then cloudy & slight drizzle & on all day Mild
22 A went to Toronto on Train J Chored & hoed Corn W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times AM Cler PM
23 A fixed Fire place in shop it was crumbling down J Chored & hoed Corn W. warm some fine showers
24 Boys hoed Corn AM J cut alfalfa south of bush PM W. quite warm strong NW wind PM & this evening some rain about noon a pretty heavy clap of thunder
25 A Tedded hay AM they raked & cocked it PM it is a good crop W. very fine & cler I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM J took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after supper @ 21 cts per doz
26 J took grist Chop A Cultivated Corn & then hoed J cut thistles Corn PM W. Cloudy at times looks like showers Cool NW wind Teenie Stover was here to dinner
27 Henry Came to help draw in hay J first took grist Chop then they took in 3 loads south of bush drizzly rain after dinner then they brought out the Concrete water Trough & placed it at the Pump drizzly light rain off & on all PM Wilbur & Ada came with Henry East wind now bedtime
Sunday 28 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by A Rittenouse sermon on St Luke 15 C by Levi Grove we had no company after dinner A & Amelia went to Peters for dinner W. Cloudy & a little drizzly AM some sunshine PM pretty heavy rain this evening there was some rain and a fine Clap of thunder last night
29 J went to Daniels to dinner we heard that his Eye was very bad but it is doing very well A Chored W. Cloudy drizzlying off & on all day
30 Boys Tedded & raked hay they turned out the Cocks & then drew it all in & raked it all over & took in the rakings there were 5 loads in all Frank Grove was here to dinner
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July 1914
Elias's children were here to supper
July 1st Boys finished hoeing Corn W. Dull & cloudy all day a very slight drizzle of rain not much more than a heavy dew
2 A & Amelia went to Kingston road to fish in Dead water got none they went with a great party of Cousins but the fish did not bite W. partly Cler a slight rain this Morning J finished hoeing Corn & scuffled some he took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 21 cts per doz
3 Boys cut a little grass in swail north of Orchard drew home a lot of stove wood from bush & chored W. Mostly Cler Cool Air from East Susan Diller was here to supper
4 A took grist Chop & got some shoeing done at BS shop J helped at house work AM they took swail hay & 2 loads out of south part of meadow PM W. mostly cloudy sun warm air from East a slight sprinkle at sunset
Sunday 5 at home A & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona Elias's Made a Call PM W very fine cler day warm sun Cool Breeze from north Susanna is not well this evening
6 Boys cut most of grass in Meadow & hoed Mangels W. very very warm but a Breeze from East Louis Mayberry began work for Boys today
7 Boys finished cutting meadow except swail A hoed some Mangels they brought in a few loads out of meadow PM & cocked some W. very very warm Air from East
8 Boys worked at hay brought in loads I went to Ceder Grove & then went to Murisons for some butter W. very very warm & sultry looks like rain
9 Boys worked at hay cut some swail East of Orchard I walked to Teenie Stovers AM got very tired W very very warm Cool Breeze from East J took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts per doz
10 Boys Cultivated Corn & finished hoeing Mangels W very very warm a Cool Breeze from East today but Calm & sultry tonight
July 1914
July 11 A took chop & got Mares shod AM J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & left her there Boys Picked wild oats out of grain PM Amelia & Louis brought Susanna home PM W. looks like showers very very warm but a fine Cool Breeze from East turned to north towards evening pretty strong wind at times
Sunday 12 at home A & Amelia went to David Groves to dinner Elias & whole family were here to dinner W. Mostly cler & {illegible} warm a drizzly rain PM enough to lay the dust not so warm
13 J took cream A cultivated Mangels he Picked Wild Oats out of grain & J Cultivated Mangels PM W. Mostly cloudy quite warm East wind not strong A fetched 500 tiles from Cherrywood AM
14 Boys Picked wild Oats out of grain W. very very warm East Wind a foggy Mist drift up from the lake this evening
15 A went to Jacksons Point J took cream then he Chored & Cut some grass along young Ceder swamp & cut some weeds W. rather dull partly cloudy quite warm looked like showers but the kept off so far
16 Boys brought Colt home from Ormand's Pasture AM they Cut Engine wood PM I & Nancy went to Br C's to dinner W. very very warm looks like showers J took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove after supper A Made new Pitman for Binder AM they Topped thistles in Pasture field PM W. quite warm a fine sprinkling of rain today but it {illegible} once again fine Cool air this evening Boys & girls went to Henrys after supper
18 J took cream A took grist Chop AM they Cut wood for Engine J brought Coal for the Threshing Engine PM W. very fine & cool fine Cool Breeze from N West a very welcome change
Sunday 19 at home Daniels & Hermans were here to dinner W. a very fine Clear day fine Cool wind from North not strong but fine & cool
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July 1914
20 A took 5 Pigs 1090 lbs to Markham for Ferrier @ $84 @ $8.40 per Cwt AM J cut Corner in Wheat behind Cider house they cut about half of field PM W. fine Clear Cool North wind fine day for the horses on the Binder
21 Boys finished Cutting & shocking the Wheat it seems to be a good crop then they hoed a while in the Greystone turnips W.quite warm a few claps of thunder & a slight rain about 10 AM a strong NW wind PM
22 Boys went looking for a Beef Ringer they got none Henry's were all here to dinner W. partly cloudy warm sun
23 Boys Pitched straw out of barn & cleaned wheat for seed W. pretty warm began to rain slow & steady after 8 AM rained on more or less all day till about supper time a very welcome I think the ground is soaked not so warm J took grist Chop & took 15 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM
24 Boys went looking for a Beef Ringer this morning they got none J scuffled Mangels then they began Cutting Barley on Knoll awhile PM W. Cloudy at times pretty warm a slight little shower PM I went to Murisons for butter this morning
25 Boys finished Cutting Barley on Knoll & small piece in root field AM Benj'n & Wilfred & Geo Mayberry helped with team & they drew in 13 loads of our Wheat PM W. quite warm Cool NW wind
Sunday 26 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by C Burkholder David Grovs Peter Burkholders & AB's Lizzie Mr & Mrs Wambolt & Delilah were here to dinner & Joes were here to supper quite warm a fine heavy shower of rain about 3 PM a few claps of thunder in the distance Henrys called a few minutes PM
27 Boys cut in Mixed grain in field north of Meeting house didnt finish rain stopped them a few times W. not so warm a fine shower A went after supper to help Cut
July Aug 1914
much in Hebron & Cherrywood
28 J took grist Chop this Morning then he finished cutting field north of Meeting house A & Susanna went to Markham to Dentist AM A shocked grain PM W. Cooler East wind Mostly clear
29 I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzie to dinner Boys took in last of Fall Wheat 2 loads then they cut over half of Pea & Oat field NE Corner field W. fine Cler cool Air warm rain
30 Boys helped Benj'n with team drawing in Wheat I & Nancy & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner W. fine Clear Air from East
31 Boys & Benj'n drew in Barley about 6 loads they finished cutting Mixed Peas & Oats & began behind barn W. pretty warm partly cloudy I went to Ceder Grove AM I took 17 doz Eggs @ 22 cts per doz
August 1st Boys Finished Cutting oats behind barn about 4 PM except about 10 Minute work when heavy thunder storm stopped them very heavy thunder strong wind north of us a nice shower the storm was strong at Benj'ns & further north it blew down a whole field of grain shocks at Benj'ns
Sunday Aug 2 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J & A went to Henry's to dinner W. not so warm some distant thunder PM some nice steady rain PM Willis came with the boys he will stay
3 Boys finished Cutting the harvest field below garden & East of Orchard W. cler Cool Air
4 Boys chored & let water out of Barnyard AM they drew dung onto Knoll with 3 teams Benj'n helped I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM W. fine clear
5 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team AM A helped Thomas thresh PM J got barn ready for us to thresh tomorrow I asked P Gates to help W. clear warm air Cool Air from East
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Aug 1914
Stivens Machine Came this evening he bought our syndicate Machine & he will run it in this Neighbourhood
6 threshed AM fine crop of Fall Wheat very good sample & a load of Oats & some barley then they drew in a lot of oats Benj'n & his men helped W. pretty warm light wind from East
7 Boys drew in grain Benj'n & Men helped with team I went to Ceder Grove PM I took 12 doz Eggs @ 22 cts per doz we Called Dr Dales he came this evening Nancy is not well she is the same that she was when she was sick the last time Henry's all Called awhile this evening W. very warm Air from south & East there is a terrible war going on in Europe about all the Nations are mixed up in it bad the worst of it is that Great Britain & Germany are opposed to each other
8 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM they drew in at home PM I took grist Chop to Davids with Horse Major this Morning W. pretty warm foggy & dull smoky Nancy is pretty smart
Sunday 9 A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans nobody here till about 4 PM a whole Auto Car full came from Markham H Wilson & Mrs Wilson & some More they staid about an hour W. quite warm a fine Breeze from East
10 Boys helped Benj'n to finish drawing in grain then Benj'n helped finish drawing in last of ours PM W. quite warm a very light little rain & a few claps of thunder last night looked a litle showery today J brought a bag of salt from Locust Hill this morning
11 J helped Alick Milroy thresh AM A took grist Chop AM & drew some dung onto Knoll AM J spread dung PM Amelia & Susanna went to Markham
Aug 1914
AM with Horse Major W mostly clear quite cool N wind pretty strong
12 A took grist Chop then he spread dung J spread dung too A helped J McCreight thresh PM J Discked in Knoll PM I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner W. fine Cler nice & Cool
13 A helped P Gates thresh AM he hoed in headlands of Mangels J Discked in N East field I took 10 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove AM W. pretty warm AM Cooler PM some distant thunder PM a little rain this evening about enough to lay the dust Teenie Stover & Gertie Walker were here to dinner
14 Boys ganged on Knoll I took Susanna to Peter B's AM Amelia brought her home PM Daniels were here to supper W. fine Clear Cool Breeze PM very fine rain last night Puddles of Water in the road
15 A helped Elias draw in grain with team J ganged AM he took grist Chop PM & went to Cherrywood station for some visitors from Pennsylvania & took them to Thomas's W. very fine clear Cool NW wind
Sunday 16 at home A Amelia & Susanna went to B Dillers to dinner widow Mary & Leonard Hoover & family were here to dinner W. Cooler & a very fine rain nearly all PM Flavius & Fanny Called awhile after supper
17 J Plowed in sod in NW Corner field A took 5 Hogs 1030 lbs to Markham for Ferrier @ $9.00 per Cwt AM he Plowed too PM W a pretty heavy shower about noon pretty heavy distant thunder not very warm fine clear PM
18 Boys Plowed very near finished field Ernie & Carl & Benj'ns Wilfred helped Elias helped PM David Groves were here to dinner Albert Reesor brought Abraham Lehman from Pennsylvania & his wife to supper W. mostly clear a very heavy thunder storm passed over last night a very fine rain
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Aug 1914
J Boyals barn was struck & burned down
19 J took cream they finished Plowing the sod A rolled it W. quite warm & clear I took Susanna to Teenie Stovers AM & brought her home PM
20 A harrowed in sod J ganged strip of barley stubble in root field this morning started to rain about 9 oclock rained more or less all day pretty fast awhile about noon J took grist Chop AM
21 Boys ganged behind Meeting Sheds & East of Orchard I went to Murisons for butter AM W. pretty warm & clear AM Cooler PM
22 Boys finished ganging field below garden J took cream this Morning & took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts per doz A took grist Chop afternoon then harrowed below barn C Gayman & wife were here to dinner then I & he went to Hebron to half yearly Conference W. Mostly clear quite warm
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel well remarks by A Rittenhouse sermon on St Mat 18th Chap by C Gayman Enos Nighswanders were here to dinner had a few Callers PM J A & Amelia went to Joes after supper W. warm South wind looked showry all day but did not rain
24 J Disked in sod AM he helped Elias draw in PM A helped Tweedie thresh AM he ganged PM I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner W. very fine Clear day Cool Breeze from north
25 A helped Benj'n draw Manure all day with team J cut second crop grass at Benj'ns we make it on shares Susanna & Amelia went to Markham to Dentist AM with Horse Major W. clear Cool quite sharp this morning some frost in places
26 J took cream then he harrowed A Disked and cut Alfalfa south of bush Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here to dinner W. quite sharp this morning Cool air from East
Aug Sept 1914
August 27 J took grist Chop A harrowed AM they both helped Benj'n cock hay PM W partly cloudy Air from East Mary & Children were here today
28 A Plowed awhile in Wheat stubble J struck out some lands in NE corner field then Ernie came after dinner & they began to put in some Tiles in NW corner field J raked the Field south of bush where the Alfalfa was he got some rakings W. partly cloudy not very warm Benj'ns Vera was here to supper
29 Boys worked at drain J brought a load tiles before dinner it rained pretty heavy last night & some at times today the boys cleaned seed wheat when it rained it cleared up before sundown
Sunday 30 Thomas J & Amelia went to Henrys to dinner I had a very bad attack of Dysentary last night & today am very weak W. partly cloudy not very warm
31 Boys worked at drain AM J helped B Diller thresh & A finished drain PM W. Mostly cloudy thunder clouds going around went over the lake PM one Just now going but no rain here
Sept 1 Boys both Plowed till rain stopped them about 1100 then there was a very heavy rain a little while PM & a little distant thunder J went to Ceder Grove towards evening
2 Boys Plowed W. Cloudy with showers at times Anne Ramer came PM she stays all night
3 J helped Herman Plow all day A took grist Chop then he Plowed Susanna & Anne Ramer went to Joes to dinner & to Elias's to supper W. fine & clear till about 4 PM then a heavy storm of wind & very heavy rain came up some pretty heavy thunder but not very near J took 8 doz Eggs with him to Ceder Grove @ 24 cts
4 Boys Plowed AM they worked on sod PM W. very fine & Cool
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Sept 1914
Sept 5 Boys sowed Wheat AM had Benj'ns seeder J finished it PM NW field sod & Barley stubble about 13 acres Threshing Machine (steam) Came PM they cleaned out the Boiler W. clear quite Cool
Sunday 6 at home Flavius's & whole family were here to dinner Teenie Stover & Gertie Walker were here PM Daniels were here to supper W. rain last night cloudy AM a shower after dinner clear this evening
7 threshed a lot of grain AM the Machine ran right along with out a stop Boys Plowed PM W. quite Cool a pretty strong NW wind Clear all day
8 J took 4 Hogs to Markham for Ferrier 940 lbs @ $9.50 per Cwt AM then he Plowed A Plowed all day W quite Cool Henry's were all here to supper
9 Boys Plowed they finished the Wheat Stubble & began below garden W. quite Cool Clear Anne was here about all PM
10 J took grist Chop & took 9 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 24 cts per A helped Benj'n draw dung W. Cler Cool Uriah Drudges were here all PM
11 Boys drew dung Benj'n helped with team Ernie helped too with team W. quite Cool Clear
12 Boys drew dung Benj'n helped AM Ernie helped all day W. clear sharp Air from N East Cool
Sunday 13 at home A & Amelia went to Menno Reesors to dinner nobody here all day very fine clear day Cool air from East
14 A helped Flavius draw dung J Plowed W. cler cool East wind
15 A helped Flavius draw dung J plowed at Benj'ns AM & began cutting feed corn PM Susanna & Annette went to Markham with Horse Major AM W. fine clear East wind
16 A helped Elias Barkey thresh J Plowed at Benj'n AM he plowed at home PM I & Nancy went to Elias's were there all day W. very fine warm & clear The War in Europe is going on with unabated fury Germany is opposed to Great Britain France & Russia
Sept 1914
the old Kaiser of Germany seems to be at the bottom of it he was beginning to oppress Belgium & Great Brittian would not Consent to that
17 J & A Plowed at Flavius's George Mayberry spread dung for us David N Reesor Came with his Automobile & took Nancy & I & Susanna to Daniels to dinner then we called awhile at Samuel Ramers & awhile at David Groves W. very fine clear warm day
18 Boys Plowed East of orchard I went to Murisons for Butter Nancy went with me to Teenie Stovers & staid till I came back W. very warm & clear
19 Boys Plowed I took 14 doz Eggs to Cedar Grove @ 25 cts & got Horse Major shod on hind feet AM I went to Joes PM for Susanna's Bread & Butter PM W. quite warm air from East
Sunday 20 all went to meeting at Hebron J did not feel well & came home after sermon on St Mat 26 C by C Gayman & on St Mat 27 by A Rittenhouse then Br C administered sacrament David Groves and their Boys Johnny Ramers & Hermans Harvey were here to dinner & Thomas Dillers were here to supper W. Clear quite warm Carl & Eva Called PM
21 J took cream A cut nearly all the Ensilage Corn W. very very warm & close
22 A helped Gordon Dimma fill silo J finished cutting Ensilage Corn then he took grist Chop he Chored & got things ready to fill silo tomorrow if all goes well W. very very warm a strong south west wind through the day Calm this evening thunder clouds SW distant thunder & lightning over the lake at bedtime a very little rain
23 the hands came but there was a light drizzle of rain one pretty heavy shower some more showers PM but they got done this evening in time for supper now the ground is soaked & the air nice & cool
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Sept Oct 1914
There is a great change in the Air
24 A helped Thomas fill silo J helped W Petty they both Plowed PM Daniels were here to dinner W. fine & clear fine & Cool I took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove AM @ 28 cts per doz very heavy showers after Dark
25 Boys finished Plowing field South & East of Orchard AM A helped A Dimma fill silo PM J began ganging in N East Corner field PM W. fine quite Cool
26 A helped A Dimma fill silo J took cream then he ganged W. sharp frost last night fine clear today warm sun cold Air
Sunday 27 I & Nancy J A & Susanna went to Henry's to a chicken roast to dinner W. a very fine day a Cool air from the north warm sun this is my 78th Birthday
28 J ganged A ganged AM he Pulled & dug a lot of Beans & Beets in the Mangel field & brought them home W. a very sharp frost last night Clear today
29 J cut Corn for Benj'n AM Wilfred ganged with our team J & A both helped fill silo at Rittenhouses & awhile at Benj'ns W. looked a little like showers PM warmer towards evening
30 J helped Rittenhouse fill silo AM he ganged PM A helped Benj'n AM & he helped J Murison PM W. clear Cool NW wind
Oct 1 A helped Flavius fill silo J went to Ceder Grove he took 9 doz Eggs @ 26 cts & went by Whitevale for Plow share he ganged PM W. Cool NW clear cool a slight frost last night
2 J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Samuel Hoovers he is not very well they staid to dinner A helped Flavius finish filling silo a few hours then he Picked snow Apples W. very fine cool clear day
3 A helped Pilkey finish filling silo then they started at J Beanes J took cream then he Plowed
Oct 1914
I went to Joes AM then I got Horse Major shod on front feet & went to Murisons for Butter PM W. quite warm looks a little like rain
Sunday 4 at home AM I Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns PM for a few hours Br inlaw J Hoover came to supper W. fine clear A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans
5 A helped J Beans awhile filling silo then he helped N Burkholders till evening J ganged strip stubble in root field brought home some wood & chored W. quite warms looks a little like rain
6 Barkeys pulled nearly all our Mangels J took grist chop this morning then he drew in Mangels A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo AM then they drew Mangels with 2 teams W. mostly Cloudy cool Air from East
7 Boys drew in last of mangels loads then they drew home a few loads wood W. partly Cloudy cool we have 33 loads of Mangels
8 Boys drew out last of dung I went to Ceder Grove AM I took 7 doz Eggs @ 27 cts per doz W quite warm Air from South East Mostly Cloudy like showers going around this evening
9 Boys went to David Groves to dinner then they went to Markham PM Daniels were here to dinner W. foggy this morning Cleared up by noon fine shower PM quite heavy at times a little distant thunder quite warm today
10 Boys spread dung awhile then they ganged W some rain lat night foggy awhile heavy shower about supper time some distant thunder around west & over the lake pretty warm
Sunday 11 at home A & Susanna went to Hermans to dinner Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. clear cool a pretty strong West wind
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Oct 1914
Thanksgiving day 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 6 C by A Rittenhouse we had a house full to dinner Daniel Ramers & Martin Henry's & a lot of callers PM the Boys Gathered a lot of Beechnuts PM they are a good crop this year Elias's & Joes came after dinner W. quite fine & clear cool Air
13 J ganged in Mangel ground A took grist chop then he ganged too W. a very sharp Chilly wind from NE clear
14 Boys ganged A helped Bob Milroy thresh PM W. pretty strong sharp Bitter East wind Clear
15 Boys Plowed A helped Flavius awhile Pulling Mangels then he Plowed too W. East wind a light drizzle like a fog some warmer J went to BS Shop he got some shoes set & took 5 1/2 doz Eggs @ 29 cts per doz
16 Boys Plowed in sod north of bush W. cloudy & a slight drizzle & light wind from East boys came home about 4 PM raining faster not cold raining faster bedtime
17 A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM he helped Flavius at Mangels PM J Chored then he went to Henrys to dinner then went to Judd sale near Mongolia W. fine Cloudy fogging a while this Morning fine Clear PM
Sunday 18 all went to meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on Ephesians 4 C by Levi Grove no visitors Jesse G Reesor was here to dinner he came from Cedar Grove W partly cloudy Mild
19 Boys to took grist Chop to Davids & went to Poll to vote on Hydro Electric Power Bylaw at D Ramers they Picked winter Apples PM W. quite fine Mostly Clear
20 Boys dug the Potatoes they are a very good crop we have 39 bags W. very foggy & misty & foggy a while this evening
21 J went to Locust Hill for Coal & Came by Whitevale for repairs for Harness A worked at a drain they Picked winter Apples & cut Engine wood PM W. fine quite warm
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22 A worked at drain north of bush J brought load of tiles AM they both went to Frank Lees sale on 5th Con Pickering PM I & Nancy went to Susanna Dillers to dinner W. very fine & warm & clear like summer
23 Boys worked at drain AM J helped Alick Milroy thresh PM A finished the drain PM I took 5 1/2 doz Eggs to Cedar Grove PM @ 25 cts W. very fine clear Cool Air from East
24 A helped A Gates thresh J took grist Chop AM he Picked winter apples PM W. slight rain this Morning Cleared up Cooler through the day we Called Dr Dale today Nancy is not well he gave her some Medicine he thinks he can help her
Sunday 25 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. Cler sharp Air from N East sharp frost last night some Ice
26 A helped Gates finish threshing AM J took Grist chop then he Plowed Boys both went to Elias for his raising PM W. Clear Cold wind from north sharp a few snow flakes PM
27 Boys Plowed W. very Cold pretty strong North wind froze pretty hard this is the 57th Anniversary of our wedding and I have never regretted it
28 Boys Plowed J took cream this Morning Herman helped Plow too W. pretty cloudy not so Cold out a Chilly Air from North
29 J took grist Chop this Morning then they Chored Put Tarpaper on a portion in Pig pen to make it warmer for the hens W. Mild cloudy rain all day not fast
30 Boys Picked winter apples AM they Plowed PM W. Cloudy AM Clear PM quite cool wind Machine came this evening we thresh tomorrow
31 finished Threshing till a little after 1100 the grain turned out very well then the Machine went to Benj'ns A went to help J took a grist Chop & went to Cedar Grove then he Picked some winter apples & took Anne home she was helping us today W. fine Clear sharp white frost this Morning A took Amelia home to stay.
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Sunday Nov 1 at home some of Benj'ns folks were here awhile W. Cloudy at times A pretty heavy shower towards evening some pretty heavy thunder not very near
2 J helped Benj'n thresh till about 4 PM A brought Eva Ramer from south of Bergeron she will work for us the Coming Winter the he put the Greystone turnips & when J came home they drew them in there were 4 loads W. clear strong N wind quite Cold
3 A helped Flavius thresh AM J Plowed A Blowed PM W cloudy AM fine clear warm PM
4 A helped Thomas thresh J Plowed W. Mostly clear a very strong SW wind very strong not very Cold but very strong Anne was here helping to sew
5 J Plowed A helped Thomas thresh awhile AM then he Plowed too they took in the feed Corn & some Apples PM W. clear cold north wind quite sharp
6 J Plowed A went to Pilkeys Plowing Bee on 3 of Pickering on the old Williamsburg place W. Clear Cool North wind I went to Murisons for Butter PM
7 A drew dung on NE Corner Field it is for next years root crop J took cream & then Chored A picked some Apples W. soft some drizzle AM at little distant thunder AM Blowed up Colder after dark
Sunday 8 at home Henrys all & Sarah Koch & Elias's were here to dinner W. partly clear a cold wind from the north
9 A brought some tiles this Morning then he put some in East of Willow trees in East end of big field J finished plowing Mangel ground & spread some dung they drew the winter apples into driving house I & Nancy went to Flavius' to a Chicken dinner W. Mostly Clear cool air sharp frost last night
10 J & Susanna went to Markham AM A put in some Tiles till storm stopped him Br N's Lizzie was here to dinner W. not Cold storm began after 1000 soft snow & drizzly rain raining yet from East bedtime
Nov 1914
Wed 11 A finished putting in tiles J ganged in NE field then A ganged too W. fine cler AM some squaals at different times PM here was a bit of snow on the ground but it is all gone
12 Boys Plowed finished sod W. partly Cloudy sharp Air
13 Boys chored A got Horses shod & brought load coal from Locust Hill PM J brought load Chop W. soft snow & rain at times few inches snow this Morning about all gone this evening very strong North wind going down this evening getting a little Colder
14 A took grist AM he helped B Diller thresh PM J cleaned the Mouth of the Tile drain AM he brought some gravel for the hens PM W. Mostly clear raw sharp Air Frank & Mary Barkey were here to dinner
Sunday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he has bad cold remarks by A Rittenhouse sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove no visitors after service W. rain from East all day steady pretty fast some times not very strong wind
16 A helped Benj'n & J helped wash AM he Made about a Barrel of Cider at Lapps PM W. raw cold SW to NW wind Mostly cler pretty cold this evening
17 Boys pulled down fence on south side of field where roots was then they Put on storm doors & cut a lot of feed W. very strong North wind with some squaals of dry snow very strong wind Cold
18 Boys Chored put on Overhead floor into henhouse AM A helped NB's thresh & J went to Ceder Grove PM W. cold raw Air partly clear flurries of dry snow Teenie Stover and her sister Barbara were here to dinner
19 J drew stove wood home out of bush A helped N Burkholder finish threshing till awhile after dinner then he helped J at wood W. partly cler Milder Amy Mayberry was here to dinner
20 Boys Chored around home put Apples down cellar AM Ernie helped them W. quite Cold froze hard looks as if was froze up for the winter
21 A helped J McCreight thesh AM
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Nov 1914
J took cream in Alick Milroys place AM then A took grist Chop & J Chored PM W. mostly cloudy strong wind after dark I walked to Br C's AM he is not so well Dr Hare Called PM he says he caught cold
Sunday 22 at home nobody home all day J went to Henry's awhile PM A went to Elias's PM they were not at home W. mostly cloudy sharp Air ground white with snow this morning didnt thaw all day
23 J helped wash AM A Chored they worked in young Ceder Swamp PM W. very cold last night 8 above this Morning milder this evening Hermans were all here to supper
24 A helped Tweedie thresh J went to Cedar Grove AM he drew some rails off fence strip along south side of root field PM W. rather cloudy AM pretty strong south west wind PM Many squaals of sleet & rain PM I went to see Br C AM he is a little better his Cold is seated on his stomach he is a little better today he is in bed
25 J went to Markham he took cream with him AM they Chored PM W. quite Mild a strong west wind not cold frost coming out field Midday I walked to Br C's PM he was sitting up when I was there the Dr say he has La Grippe
26 A & Eva helped Benj'n kill hogs J drew rubbish off the fence W. quite Mild strong West wind quite strong PM
27 Boys cleaned off some stones & rubbish on the fence strip A took grist Chop PM W. very fine a clear pretty strong N Wind Boys drew off loose stones off field this Morning
28 A helped Benj'n till after dinner at Cistern J cleaned fence strip then they dug some Post holes Benj'n helped awhile W very hard frost last night raw East wind very hard frost White frost this Morning
Sunday 29 Boys went to Daniels to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to Joes to dinner W very fine cler day rain East wind not strong heavy white frost this Morning
Nov Dec 1914
30 Boys Chored J helped wash A dug Post holes East of dam Benj'n helped him awhile till about 9 AM it began to rain rained off & on quite heavy shower quite mild they cleaned the shop we are intending to butcher tomorrow if all is well
Dec 1 Killed 2 Hogs Benj'n & Fanny Flavius' Fanny & Ernie helped Herman & Lydia helped too Benj'n Wilfred & Hermans Harvey were here too for dinner W Mild cloudy & misty all day
2 Boys dug Post holes along south of root field Benj'n helped awhile W quite mild foggy & misty all day
3 A helped Herman Build Cement steps J Chored AM J took Nancy & I to Br C's this Morning Br C's about the same he got up while we were there he Mostly sits up all day then J went to a sale near Cherrywood Daniels were here to dinner then they went to Br C's & Came back here to supper W. cool & cloudy
4 A dug the whole garden J Chored AM he went to Pickering with a sample of Wheat they pay $1.15 W. partly cloudy sharp white frost last night
5 Boys cleaned Wheat AM A took 48 Bus to Pickering @ $1.15 PM J took grist Chop PM W. Mostly cloudy cool some frost last night
Sunday 6 at home Joes & little Ada Barkey were here to dinner W. mostly cloudy Cool rain Air from East
7 J helped wash AM A dressed a Calf AM they dressed a Pig & a lot of Chickens & J filled 2 Brls snow Apples PM they took all the stuff to Hermans after supper A & Herman intend to go to Toronto tomorrow W. mostly cler milder a raw Air from N East I walked to Br C's AM he is about the same he gets up about 1000 AM Elizabeth Martin from Waterloo was here to dinner
8 J went to Cedar Grove he took grist Chop along he Chored PM A went to Toronto with Hermans Harvey he took 2 Brls snow Apples @ $2.00 Each Pig 10.23 per Cwt W mostly cloudy raw NE air roads very good
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Dec 1914
9 Boys Chored A brought a load of Coal from Locust Hill AM W. cloudy began to snow about 10 AM snowed quite fast More or less all PM not blowing Much this is my Nancy's 75th Birthday
10 Boys helped the girls patch the ceiling in the dining then they Painted it all the Ceiling J went to Ceder Grove for the Paint W. a few inches of snow looks like winter Flavius's boys Caught 12 Rabbits today
11 A helped the girls wash the wood work of the living room Benj'n helped J clean wheat PM W. like a real winter day Mostly clear sharp air pretty cold boys brought home some Oil cake from Locust Hill AM
12 A took 53 Bus Wheat to Pickering @ $1.15 AM J took grist Chop AM they went Rabbit hunting PM got W. sharp wintry Air very good Wheeling
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 11 C by A Rittenhouse Johny Reesors & their daughter Martha Levi Grove & wife & Franklin Grove were here to dinner Frank Grove was here to supper & I think he will stay all night W. cloudy all AM began to snow a light drizzle all PM snowing yet bedtime
14 J helped wash A Cleaned & Oiled Harness w. strong wind got up after dinner there was about 5 in of fresh snow it is drifting off the road quite Cold tonight
15 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist Franklin Grove went with him J Chored W. very Cold strong SW wind snow drifting some sleighs running
16 A helped Henry's Butcher J helped Mayberry Kill & dress a Pig PM W. Bitter Cold last night clear today very cold some sleighs running
Dec 1914
17 A & Eva helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored & went to Cedar Grove PM he took 11 fresh Eggs @ 4 cts Each W. fine Clear Cold SW wind
18 A took grist Chop J Chored they Cut willow trees into stove wood up near Pond PM W. fine Clear raw SW wind
19 Boys Chored AM J went to Murisons for Butter & to Joes for Bread I rode with him to see Br C he is not quite so well but he was up in his chair we got word today that Br inlaw M Nighswander died very suddenly today about 11 AM he will be Buried on Monday at 1:30 PM he had heart failure W. cloudy Mild began to snow at Breakfast & snowed a few in soft snow pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 20 at home M Barkeys & Elias's & Amy & Ada Mayberry were here to dinner W. clear sharp Air A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM she is not very well they went in Cutter
21 J & A went to Henrys to dinner then they went to Funeral of Br inlaw M Nighswander he was Buried at Altona W. about 5 in of snow last night some squaals AM pretty strong south East wind drifting some PM not very Cold J helped wash AM
22 Henrys all came this Morning we Picked a lot of Geese & Chickens Henry & Sarah helped W a strong SW wind drifting some A took some Geese & Chickens to Barkys this evening they take them to Toronto
23 A took cream then went to Markham with 3 Geese for H Wilsons J Chored they both went to Benj'ns awhile PM W mostly clear a cold West wind PM
24 Boys cleaned Henhouse & Chored AM J took load chop & went to Cedar Grove PM W. Mostly cloudy slow calm drifting snow
Christmas Day 25 A went to Meeting at Hebron I & Nancy did not like to go & J stayed at home with us Daniels came here AM & staid W. very very Cold & cler it was down to about 7 deg below zero up through the day down again this evening
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Dec 1914 Jan 1915
26 Boys Chored A went to Funeral of W Murisons wife she was Isabel Duncan she lived near Agincourt J sorted some apples PM we heard today that Joseph Groves died this Morning he has been sick a good while he will be buried on Monday at Widemans W. Cold this Morning fine & clear it seems Milder away above Zero
Sunday 27 at home J A & Eva went to Daniels to dinner Benj'n & family were here a few hours PM W not very Cold but a raw sharp wind from SW
28 A Chored J went to Funeral of Joseph Groves he went to the house he did not go to the Graveyard Elias's family were here Elias & Mary went to the funeral W not Cold Mostly Cloudy a raw damp Air from S West
29 A went to Markham to Meet the Dentist J helped wash AM they chored PM W. a raw East wind AM began to snow at noon very fast damp snow like sleet this evening not Cold
30 A brought 2 loads Coal from Locust Hill J got Horse Billy shod & Chored W Mostly Cloudy pretty strong NW wind getting Colder
31 Boys chored J took 4 bags Wheat to Whitevale PM & exchanged it for four W. fine & clear sharp Air
Jan 1st 1915 at home David Groves & family were here to dinner W. mostly Cloudy sharp raw Air Mostly from S East
2 Boys Chored J took Eva home PM Old Horse Major took sick spell this evening we Called Dr Armstrong he came & gave him some Medicine he thinks he will get better W. some snow this Morning & AM strong NW wind PM quite strong at spells getting Colder
Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. partly clear sharp air from N East PM old Horse Major getting better
4 A took 8 Pigs 1460 lbs to Markham for Ferrier @ 7.25 per Cwt AM J took grist Chop W Milder partly cloudy
5 A Chored J took 2 dozen & 10 Eggs to Cedar Grove @ per doz PM & went to Murisons for Butter PM Anne was here today helping the girls
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Jan 1915
we Called Dr Dales PM Nancy is not well he gave her some Medicine he says she needs toning up J bought 7 Pigs off Bismark Reesor @ 18 dollars white hoar frost this Morning
6 Our family were all home today we had roast Geese & Chickens W Cloudy all day a slight drizzle started aout 3 PM quite Mild there were 43 of us altogether besides the hired girl Eva Ramer
7 Boys went to Bismark Reesors AM brought the 7 Pigs that J bought the other day they are fine ones W. a very strong SW wind very strong at times getting Colder the sleighing is very thin in some places
8 Boys heard this Morning that the barn on the {illegible} farm was burned this morning at 3.00 an including 30 head of Cattle 5 horses & a {illegible} Bus of grain they are on the {illegible} of the {illegible phrase} J brought some gravel for the hens A Chored W. Cloudy sharp Air
9 Boys Chored A went to Cedar Grove PM W. partly clear not very Cold
Sunday 10 All went to Meeting at Hebron {illegible} except J remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Luke part of 27 C by Bishop Ezra Martin from Waterloo {illegible lines} after {illegible} Bishop Esra Martin {illegible lines} from Waterloo & Abraham {illegible} Joes to supper White hoar frost this Morning
11 A took 6 Pigs to Markham 1150 lbs for Ferriers @ $7.40 the he {illegible line} to dinner & brought a Cow home in the sleigh {illegible} not cold there is pretty good sleighing yet
12 A went to Markham to meet Dentist J took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & brought her home this evening little Anne is sick W. clear a raw East wind
13 Boys chored & brought home from the woods A took {illegible} by the {illegible} PM
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Jan 1915
Eva brought Susanna home this evening little Anne is some better W. fine bright & clear raw wind from East
14 Killed big Pig Benj'n & Flavius's Fanny & Ernie helped W. quite Mild pretty strong SW wind thawing a little little Anne Barkey is a little better
15 A took a lot of sausage to Markham to sell there he went to David Groves to dinner & staid & helpd them to Pick Chickens PM J Chored & he took Nancy to Elias's PM to see little Anne she is pretty sick yet but has a chance of recovering W. pretty cloudy a raw N Wind not thawing much
16 J took grist Chop they Chored PM J took Eva home PM W. cloudy strong East wind PM not thawing much
Sunday 17 at home Joe & Anne Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. mostly cloudy AM clear PM thawing some a shower of rain last night Sleighing getting thin
18 J helped wash AM A Chored J brought some cotton seed from Locust Hill PM W. Mild a steady fall of pretty soft snow AM & a litle all PM it {illegible} sleighing pretty well there is some {illegible} in most places
19 J took grist Chop AM he went to MacIntosh sale PM A went to Dentist AM he brought home Chop PM W. Mild a {illegible} snow last night fine & clear {illegible} for sleighing the man were here to supper little Anne Barkey is doing well
20 Boys Chored A brought Anne Barkey to help Nancy to sew J took her home after dinner W. sharp Air mostly cloudy
21 Boys Picked about 3 doz Chickens J took them to W. Barkeys they take them to Toronto J took 3 doz & 10 Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W about 31 per doz W. partly clear quite cold strong N wind
22 A went to J Boyds Bee to draw gravel J went to Cedar Grove AM {illegible line} W quite cold 8 deg below this Morning {illegible} pretty strong N East wind got {illegible} quite cold tonight
Jan Feb 1915
23 A took grist Chop J went to M Barkey AM then both went to Cedar Grove PM to see a Hockey play W. Mostly Clear a sharp winter day
Sunday 24 at home J A Susanna & Eva went to Benj'ns to dinner W. cler sharp Air very fine winter day I & Nancy were alone all day
25 Boys Chored W. pretty Cold heavy fall of snow nearly all AM not drifting much about six inches fell
26 A went to Markham to Dentist J helped wash AM they chored PM W. a very fine Clear day Sharp air Henrys were all here to supper
27 A took cream AM J brought Butter from Murisons & then both Chored PM W. clear sharp winter day David Groves Called a little while PM little Anne Barkey is getting better slowly
28 A Chored he has a bad Cold J Chored AM he took 5 doz Eggs to Cedar Grove PM @ 28 cts per doz W. cler quite cold NW wind quite cold this morning
29 Boys Chored J walked to Elias's PM little Anne is some better W. cler very sharp SW Air very cold
30 A took cream J Chored A went to see a Hockey Match PM W. {illegible} a very Calm & quite Cold
Sunday 31 at home little Anne Barkey was here all day W. Milder snow from East nearly all day
Feb 1 Boys brought a load of Brewers grain for Cow feed from Cherrywood AM A took load Chop PM W. Cold N East wind pretty strong this evening about 4 in snow last night some rain too but it Keeps the {illegible} this was the day for the Trustee Meeting at Hebron but I did not go it was too windy
Candlemas day 2 Boy Chored W. snow snow drifting from East Changed from West {illegible} not very strong wind not very Cold did not see a team on raod all day the snow is very
3 Boys helped shovel snow there are some drifts in places James Milroys widow died on {illegible} was buried this PM Boys went to the funeral
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Feb 1915
W. a very fine clear day sharp {illegible} quite cold 4 Boys Chored & sorted apples w. mostly cloudy a little snow at times pretty sharp Air from West
5 Boys took some lard to Cedar Grove & sold it @ {illegible} AM they Chored PM W. mostly cloudy Air from East getting warmer a few squaals of sleet & snow PM Showers of rain after dark
6 Boys helped shovel snow at Hebron awhile AM A took grist Chop PM I rode with him as far as Br C's to see him he is improving a little {illegible} I think he is up every day so far W. Mild soft thawing a little
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by A Rittenhouse {illegible} Hermans & Joe Barky Menno Burkholder & Matty were here to dinner Henrys Called awhile PM W. quite Mild Mostly cloudy
8 A helped wash J Chored AM they both went to Bennets sale north of Cedar Grove PM W. mostly cler pretty strong SW wind PM & this evening
9 Boys ripped out some stuff for some new gates & Chored W. clear very cold Bitter NW wind
10 A took cream & May to get shod J went to Locust Hill with R Milroy AM they chored PM W quite cold this morning getting Milder fast PM
11 Boys Cleaned last of Fall Wheat a good load Ernie helped {illegible} they chored PM Evas Father & sister here to dinner W. a pretty strong NW wind some drizzle awhile PM thawing fast quite Mild J took 5 doz Eggs {illegible} J James took 8 doz Eggs 30 cts per doz he comes for them every {illegible} one Barrel of Apples @ $2.25 for Spies A took 51 Bus Wheat to Whitevale AM @ $1.00 per Bus J went to Markham PM Susanna & Eva went {illegible} to Elias with old Horse Major W. very fine Mild {illegible} day
13 Boys Chored AM A took Chop then he drew some {illegible} G Beatty PM W. Cooler pretty strong wind from East Susanna & Eva went to Joes with Horse Major
Sunday 14 I Nancy & Susanna were alone J & A went to Henrys to dinner W. Mostly cloudy Bright sunshine at times bu {illegible} at times {illegible} quite mild
Feb 1915
Feb 14 A took 6 hogs 1240 lbs to Markham for Ferrier AM 7.50 per Cwt A he Chored J went to Frank Reesors at B{illegible} to buy {illegible line} W. Mostly cloudy {illegible rest of line}
16 A dressed slabs for wire fence J Chored & brought some gravel for the hens PM W. Mostly clear Cool Air from the west thawing in the sun
17 Boys cut down some trees on west side of lane that were too crowded A went to Cedar Grvoe PM he got Horse Sandy shod we Called Dr Dale this Morning Susanna is not well he Came PM he say there were symptoms of Pneumonia he says she Must stay in bed a few day W. Misty clear Cool NW wind the snow is going in a {illegible} there was a Naval Battle {illegible} a great Victory for the British
18 A went to {illegible} AM J Chored Esther {illegible} & Lizzie were here to dinner Susanna is a little better but is not very well yet {illegible 2 lines} took {illegible} doz Eggs
19 Boys cut Elm trees {illegible} north of Pond W very clear & fine sharp Air Dr Called PM Susanna {illegible}
20 Boys Chored A has bad cold J went to Markham for B{illegible} Bright & clear very fine day {illegible} from East Susanna is about the same
Sunday 21 at home Benj'n Tilman Flavius Amelia Ernie Carl & Eva {illegible} to dinner Esther & Mary & little Anne were here to supper little Anne {illegible} W. a very bright & clear day sharp Air from East
22 A went to Markham AM they cut a little strip wood out of {illegible} Called Dr Dale this Morning he came PM Susann is not so well {illegible} pretty {illegible} W Mild Cloudy all day a slight drizzle at times PM Snow going J helped wash AM
23 Boys helped Henry Clean {illegible} some Oats Henry came little {illegible} & Anne {illegible}
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Feb Mar 1915
{illegible line} W began {illegible} rained {illegible line} Henry {illegible} take the Oats with him on account of {illegible}
24 A has bad Cold J went to Joes & Chored AM he went to Arthur Reesors sale awhile PM W quite Mild drizzle off & on Misty all day cloudy all day the wind Picked up a little at noon {illegible}
25 A not quite better yet J Chored & put Brine on Pork of last Pig we Killed he went to Ceder Grove after supper W. pretty strong NW wind squaals of soft snow & rain awhile Blowed up strong wind quite Cold this evening J Jarvis got 9 1/2 doz Eggs 28 cts
26 Boys chored W. a very strong NW wind all day some squaals of snow very strong wind last night oo not so strong this evening
27 Boys Chored W. quite {illegible} strong N Wind wind all day
Sunday 28 at home little Frank Barkey was here all day W. Cold pretty strong N West wind all day there is pretty good sleighing
March 1 A helped Herman in stable J helped in AM W. fine bright cler day sharp Air from N west
2 J went to Stouffville PM for {illegible} for Gasoline Engine A Chored W pretty {illegible} wind from NW squaals of snow at times
3 A helped Thomas Butcher J took Cearm {illegible} W. quite Cold pretty strong NW wind clear
4 Boys Sawed old rails into stove wood {illegible} Susanna Herman & most of family were here to {illegible} W very fine clear day sharp Air
5 A took grist Chop to Davids PM they gathered some limb wood in bush Henry was here for some seed PM W. mostly clear strong East wind PM Cooler
6 A took Cearm then they chored helped some in {illegible} W began to snow from East Early this morning pretty heavy all day soft heavy {illegible} snowing yet bedtime
Sunday 7 A & Eva went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy & I have bad Cold didnt {illegible} Flavius & Fanny Willis & Ada were here to dinner Henrys called awhile PM Thomas {illegible} whole family called after {illegible} fine & clear {illegible}
Mar 1915
{illegible} young folks were here for supper {illegible} Chored A went to Cedar Grove PM the Boys Called Dr Dale this Morning he Came PM to see me I had a pretty bad night he gave Medicine {illegible} told me to take a good rest W. fine & clear day but {illegible} cold N wind not strong
9 Boys gathered wood in old bush W. a very fine clear day quite Mild snow thawing sleighing {illegible}
10 Boys worked in bush AM they went to Funeral of W {illegible} of Locust Hill PM W. a very fine clear day the sun thawed some but a raw sharp Air
11 Boys chored J took grist & went to Cedar Grove J Jarvis took 17 doz Eggs @ {illegible} per doz W very bright {illegible} sleighing is getting thin
12 Boys Chored & gathered wood Herman's Lydia & little Frank were here to dinner J took {illegible} Eva Ramer here to stay {illegible} {illegible} to stay awhile he has {illegible} W quite Cold sleighing going Amelia came to stay
13 Boys sawed wood in bush Henrys came he {illegible} children all except Ada came this Morning {illegible} sharp air sun thawing
Sunday 14 Boys {illegible} to Flavius to dinner W. fine clear day {illegible} about gone snow going fast strong wind {illegible}
15 J helped wash AM he went to Armstrongs Locust Hill for 3 {illegible} PM A took cream {illegible} Bright clear thawing fast
16 A worked at {illegible} J went to sale on 7th Con Markham got nothing W very Cold N wind sun thawing
17 Boys Chored went to sale on the old {illegible} farm W. clear quite {illegible} Air quite Cold Mary & Children were {illegible} to dinner Elias went to sale
18 A done some Carpenter work for A Milroy J Chored W. Clear pretty Cold went to H{illegible} PM W. fine clear Bright sun sharp Air {illegible} bush AM
20 A helped A Milroy till {illegible} AM J took grist Chop AM they worked in J took grist Chop AM they worked {illegible} PM W {illegible} Cold a wind sun thawing
Sunday 21 {illegible} sent for Dr Dale this evening Nancy is sick {rest of page illegible}
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Mar 1915
22 Boys worked in bush Nancy in bed all day she is not suffering very much Dr says {illegible} AM they cut wood in bush PM W. fine clear pretty strong NW wind Nancy doing pretty well but {illegible}
23 Boys Chored cut wood in bush Nancy in bed but doing pretty well Boys called Dr this Morning I have very bad cold in head W. Mild soft Boys cut wood in bush AM A went to Funeral of D G{illegible} PM he was Killed at {illegible} Factory at Locust Hill working on Tuesday {illegible} down the {illegible} the waggon Box {illegible} {illegible} put & was {illegible} Killed W. fine strong cold {illegible} wind sharp frost last night James took 22 doz Eggs @ 16 cts per doz
Sunday 28 at a lot of the Children were here to dinner & some Just made a Call W. clear thawing fast Nancy in bed yet but doing well My Eyes are very weak my Cough was pretty bad last night out it is some better today
29 Boys Cut wood W pretty strong very cold {illegible} Called him for {several lines to faint to decipher} but seems to be doing well I am pretty well too but have a spell of coughing at times
Tues 30 Boys C{illegible} & Chored W. clear strong North wind strong
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Nov 30 {illegible} A & Amy helped Benj'n Kill hogs J Chored took grist Chop to Davids PM W. cloudy raw Wind
Dec 1 Boys drew wood into shed & Chored A went to Markham PM A worked in stable W. Cloudy little light snow this evening Mild very good Wheeling the line of the CPR has been located it runs not {cut off} the north of the CNR there were about 20 {illegible} Encamped in Thomas's bush for a few weeks to the other day & went near Whitby
2 Boys went shooting Rabbits AM brought one home A went to Markham PM J Chored Eva was here to dinner Benj'ns Fanny & Wilfred were here PM W. pretty sharp Cloudy AM there awhile PM
Sunday 3 A & Susanna went to Dillers to dinner Nancy & J & I were at home W. quite Cold about 9 deg above this Morning Cold
4 Killed our 2 Big hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'n helped they were very fat & heavy W. partly cloudy cler sharp partly Cold
5 A worked at Thomas {cut off} Chored & salted Pork AM he & Susanna & Amy went to Funeral of Donald Reesor's wife at Hillards PM W. fine cler a raw West wind
6 A went to Markham AM J Chored Henry Willis & Ada were here to dinner W. very fine clear like Indian Summer thawing in the sun but not in the shade very good Wheeling
7 A helped Benj'ns cut straw J Chored Daniels here to dinner W. very fine thawing some
8 A worked stable J helped Thomas drive a Bull home from 2nd Con Pickering AM he took Chop & got Billy & Major shod PM W quite mild partly Clear thawing
9 Boys worked at stable W. very Misty & cloudy a little {cut off} at times Thomas's Adeline was here awhile PM this is Nancy's 72 Birthday
Sunday 10 at home Elias were here to dinner W. very Mild & foggy all AM clear at times roads quite sloppy looks {cut off}
11 Boys worked at Engine they have it running {cut off} to Ceder Grove PM W. very foggy AM {cut off } slow & steady all PM not Cold Almost {cut off} came today she stays all night
12 {cut off} took Thomas's Milk to Cherrywood S{illegible} {cut off} sends it to Toronto J brought a Barrel of {cut off} Thomas {illegible} Kept a few {illegible} for {cut off} {illegible} Collins here today at {illegible} cut off.
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Boys chored J went to Nash's sale near Armadale PM slight frost last night W. clear nearly all day
14 Boys drew straw out of East barn into west barn AM they went to {illegible} east of Joseph Collins PM W. Mild partly cler sharp white frost last night
15 Boys chored A took grist Chop he took 2 doz Eggs to Cedar Grove @ 40 cts per doz W. pretty Cler Mild
16 Boys Cut feed wood in bush AM {illegible} new Engine awhile PM W. Cloudy soft snow PM N Came to stay all night
Sunday 17 all went to meeting except J he did not feel well remarks by C Burkholder sermon on Romans 9 C by Joseph Wismer from Vineland Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper W. partly cler some frost last night roads bad Daniels made a short call PM
18 Boys Picked {illegible} of Chickens Carl was here PM he took grist Chop W. Cloudy cold frozen pretty hard Herman was here to dinner
19 Boys got a lot of Chickens & 9 Geese Henry & Willis were here helped J went went to Isaac Reesors & got a fine Gander Flavius' Fanny was here PM helping W. sharp Air cloudy at times
20 J went to Ceder Grove AM he Chored PM a went to Toronto with Billy on Democrat he took 5 Geese @ 14 cts per lb Roosters lbs @ 14 cts a Hens lbs W. sharp clear Air pretty cold
21 A took 2 Geese {illegible} Wilsons lbs @ 14 cts he went to Daniels to dinner he got one there to Br{illegible} J Chored W. Cold raw East wind {illegible} drizzly PM Teenie Stover was here to dinner {cut off} took grist Chop to Whitevale J Chored W. Misty cloudy a slight drizzle all PM
23 A took cream J {cut off} they cut up old Apple tree PM W. cloudy all day {cut off} a little last night
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner J A & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner Esther & little Frank Came to stay all night W. cloudy
Sunday 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J {cut off} home to helped the woman to fix for dinner {cut off} Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of {cut off} we had our annual Christmas dinner were here all well & hearty W. mild & {cut off} thawing a little we had 2 fat Geese & {cut off}
26 J helped wash A Chored J went to {cut off} pine roots at Flavius PM W. pretty Clear frost last night
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77.2.18{in pen, hand written, probably accession number}
Lizard Skin
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Aug 1909
Private Journal of B B Reeor 1909
Aug 29 Sunday all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St mat 18 C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Henry's were here to suppe W. very fine lovely day pretty Cool NW wind a very welcome & heavy rain last night
30 Boys ganged AM A helped Benj'n thresh PM Carl drove one team at gang plow PM I & Nancy washed AM Put away a lot of Corn in Jars PM W. very fine & Cler a slight frost on Sunday night no damage
31 A helped Benj'n finish threshing AM except his Wheat he ganged PM Carl helped gang AM J ganged all day I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine thunder shower going around south this evening a slight shower here at dark.
September 1 J grubbed the field for Wheat A ganged behind Cider house the field is nearly finished Thomas & Alberts brought some visitors AM Bishop Jonas Martin & wife Shirk & wife Pre Zimmerman & wife & Bishop Basil Martin from Waterloo they stayed about an hour W. a cold NW wind Cler
2 J sowed the 12 acres wheat East of Pilkeys once over he will sow it over again the other way Putting on about 1 Bus each time A finished ganging behind Cider house then he ganged spring wheat stubble Mary & children were here today Anne was here too.
I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler Br C & Paul Martins were here awhile AM
3 J sowed the wheat field the other say A took grist Chop to Whitevale AM then he harrowed behind Cider house & began to roll it I went to Ceder Grove PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home PM W. very fine pretty warm
4 A finished rolling behind Cider house J chored & brought tiles from Cherrywood W. cloudy drizzly rain at times
Sunday 5 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Pre. Zimmerman & sermon on St John by Bishop James Martin both from Penn went to Henry's to dinner W. a very Cold strong NW wind slight shower last night Calm this evening
6 A rolled J drew home some stove wood AM I & Nancy washed PM I brought Anne this morning she helped to make a dress for Susanna W. very fine & clear
7 Boys dug Potatoes they are not a very good crop I & Nancy took Susanna to Henry's to stay awhile there we went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. very fine & clear
8 A went to Toronto on Trolley J took 13 bags Oats to Markham to get rolled AM he began to single plow south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine
9 Boys Finished plowing south of bush I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. warm East air looks like rain
10 Boys Plowed on Knoll W cloudy at times I got Mare Nell shod all around AM I walked to Elias's PM
11 A Plowed J helped Elias thresh AM
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he plowed PM W pretty warm Cloudy
Sunday 12 at home all day Ben Stover is we{illegible} at the Boy's end to dinner I & Nancy took dinner there too W. very fine & cler J & A went to Henry's this evening
13 Boys finished plowing Knoll AM they cut some feed corn PM with new Binder it works well W very warm looks like rain Daniels were here to supper they came for some crab apples I & Nancy washed AM
14 Boys began single plowing behind Cider house they shocked feed Corn PM W. very very warm 87 deg above J took 8 bags sweet apples to Lapps for sauce PM
15 A helped Taylors thresh J took grist to Whitevale then he Plowed W. a very very strong & heavy thunder storm last night & fine shower of rain there were 4 barns burned that we heard of quite warm AM Cooler tonight it was about the heaviest thunder that we ever heard
16 A helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed they both plowed PM & cut the Flax this evening I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought the apple sauce home W. fine cler warm AM fine & Cool PM
17 Boys Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler. Cool Breeze
18 Boys Plowed AM they cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM W. very very fine & Clear
Sunday 19 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner they brought Lizzy Carrette (Uncle Jacob Burkholder's Lissy) W. fine day
20 J & A Plowed AM we filled silo PM it is up within 3 feet of the top W. fine clear
21 J Plowed A helped Thomas fill silo with teams till about 3 PM then he plowed I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine
Sept 1909
22 Boys drew dung East of Creek behind Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. looked like rain the wind has been East the last few days, a slight drizzle of rain at times
23 A drew dung J began plowing in field north of Meeting house A went to Flavius with team PM to help fil silo drizzly rain stopped then a pretty fine steady rain most all PM
24 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo AM with teams & he helped Benj'n PM with team Thomas's brought Jonas Martin's wife & Levi Weber & wife from Waterloo for a Call this morning Uriah Drudge brought Susanna home PM she has been visiting a few weeks up in Markham she is about the same W. cloudy quite a bit of drizzly rain off & on all day Herman's were here to dinnner
25 J Plowed A helped Benj'n fill silo awhile then he plowed too I went to Joes this morning I took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W rather cloudy & very very heavy rain pretty heavy thunder towards evening a great deal of water fell
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St John part of 1st C by C Gayman & on St Luke part of 23 C by Br C Lord's supper was Celebrated Henry's & C Gaymans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. Cool from north a slight drizzle this morning
27 J took cream then he plowed A & Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of Peter Burkholders son Albert he was buried at Widemans at 2 PM he died of Consumption W. very fine Cler This is my 73 Birthday
28 Boys nearly finished plowing field north of Meeting house the ground is well soaked I & Nancy & Susanna
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Oct 1909
went to Lydia & Bertha's to dinner (Br S's daughters) W. a very fine day Cloudy towards evening looks a little like rain
29 J took cream A spread dung & Plowed J Plowed too south of graveyard they finished the field north of Meeting house W. Mild cloudy drizzly at times
30 Boys plowed finished East of Creek the spring wheat stubble & Potatoes ground I & Nancy went to Markham AM W Mild very drizzly going fine & Clear Coming home I brought home the last share of the Beef The ring is closed for the season
Oct 1 J took grist chop Chop to Whitevale Chored & Picked Apples J helped him PM W Cool NW wind
2 Boys drew dung below garden Benj'ns man Sherman March helped AM with team Adeline was here all day Daniel helped at Building a new shed at meeting house along the north end of Meeting house yard I & Nancy & Adeline went awhile to Elias's PM W. Cool wind from NW Cler
Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove went to Ed Myers to dinner W. Cloudy squaals of light drizzle AM
4 Boys finished drawing dung AM they drew in 14 loads mangels PM M Barkey & his boys Pulled them for the 10 rows I & Nancy washed AM Susanna has been at Elias's I took her to Joe's this AM she stays over night W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy took in our Beets today we have a lot
5 A helped Taylors fill silo J took Chop to Davids (he has started his Mill again) then he drew in a load of Pumpkins & squash he drew in 5 loads Mangels PM
Oct 1909
I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner W. fine & Clear I brought home Chop this evening
6 A helped Taylors finish filling silo awhile AM then he helped J draw mangels loads then spread dung below garden J began to plow I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM 8 doz @ 27 cts W. very very lovely day
7 A spread dung J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM I took Susanna to Br C's AM brought her home PM W. quite warm very fine & clear
8 Boys plowed awhile then they went to Markham Lizzie went with them she stays awhile at Ben Stovers W. very very fine & warm
9 J finished Plowing East of Orchard A Picked winter apples W. very very fine & Clear
Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner I took Susanna to Teenie Stover's AM I brought her home PM J went to Daniels to dinner A went to Herman's to dinner W. very fine J brought Lizzie home this evening
11 J ganged in Mangel ground A picked winter Apples AM A took grist chop to Davids PM W. Cloudy AM slow & pretty steady rain PM I & Nancy washed AM
12 Boys Plowed in Corn stubble J went to Clendennings sale near Joe Groves PM W. cloudy rather drizzly some rain a little soft snow along with rain PM
3 Boys Plowed J took 4 Barrels Jenetting apples to Ceder Grove PM Malcom takes them to Toronto W. strong SW wind sharp frost last night fine Cler & Cold today
14 Boys Picked winter apples & Plowed out a start for some Branch drains East of Orchard as south of garden C Burkholder & Johny Reesor's brought Jacob Essig & wife & Josiah Miller & wife from Elkhart Indiana to dinner W. cloudy a little drizzly PM
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Oct 1909
15 Boys Picked Winter apples J went to a sale on old Madill farm near Henry's PM W. not quite so cold a white frost last night milder this evening J bought a yearling Heifer for a Beef Ringer @ 18 & a 2 Bus Basket & Gal Measure @30
16 Boys Picked winter Apples W Mostly Cler & Milder a few slight squaals PM
Sunday 17 at home all day Elias's were here to a Rooster stew for dinner W. very fine Cler day a Cold NW wind not very strong
18 A helped Benj'n thresh AM I helped Johny Reesor's thresh PM J Picked apples & Chored awhile AM he went to Markham PM W. cloudy drizzly rain AM partly Cler PM work has commenced on the new Railway it runs by Milnes on the Big Rouge & Pea{illegible} on the little Rouge Thomas Diller Ben Diller Beares & Collins Pettys & the ld Barnard farm it is to be a through line from Hawksbury near Ottawa to Niagara I & Nancy washed AM
19 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till abou 4 PM J Chored then Machine Came here threshed from 1/2 past 4 till 6 run well W. Cool Air from NW mostly cler Sharp frost last night
20 threshed AM got done 11 AM run very well about 1300 Bus Oats & Mixed grain & about 250 Bus last evening W. sharp white frost last night
21 A helped J McCreight thresh PM J took grist Chop to Davids AM he Chored PM W. drizzly rain all AM partly Cler PM another shower & a little thunder this evening Anne was here awhile PM
22 J Plowed some Mangel ground then he Picked winter apples A helpe Alick Milne thresh
Oct 1909
AM then he Picked apples & helpd Thomas thresh Buckwheat awhile this evening W. Mild NW wind rather cloudy
23 J & A went to David Groves with 2 spring waggons to Meet Daniel Ramer we bought a flock of sheep 13 lambs & 5 old Ewes @ $87.00 they brought them home we will fatten them & turn them off in the winter they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Joes this morning & to Ceder Grove & to Joes again PM W. cloudy raw N East wind
Sunday 24 al went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7C by Br C David & Peter Nighswander were here to dinner Russell & Levi Grove were here PM Daniels Came to stay all night W. Cloudy awhile AM very fine & Cler PM sharp air
Thanksgving 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 19C by Br C Daniels David Herman's Henry's & Levi Burkholder's were here to dinner Flavius's whole family were at the Boys end to dinner W. a very fine Cler day, sharp air
26 J helped Thomas thresh till about 2 PM then he Picked apples A helped Benj'n draw dung AM W. some rain last night cloudy this morning fine Cler today
27 A began plowing sod East of dam J amde over 2 Barrels of Cider Made at Lapps AM
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Oct & Nov 1909
Then he plowed too W. fine Cool Joes & Flavius's Fanny & the children were here this evening helping to Peel apples this is the 52nd anniversary of our Wedding day and I have never had Cause to regret it
28 Boys plowed AM they Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler a strong Cold NW wind
29 J brought home sauce from Lapps A drew dung along west side of creek below Orchard AM they Picked a lot of Cider apples PM I went to Elias's & Joes AM W. a strong & very Cold NW wind froze hard last night Plows running yet
30 A spread dung J took 40 bags Cider Apples to Lapps @ 25 cts per cwt AM they plowed down dung PM J took 9 more bags Apples to Lapps PM W. hard frost last night Milder today I went to Cider Grove AM a slight drizzle of rain about noon
Sunday 31 J walked to Henry's A & Lizzie went to meeting at Altona & ehtn went to Henry's to dinner & J Came home with them. I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. Milder Clear & fine
Nov 1 Boys Plowed AM they took in the Corn stalks & Picked some Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild Cloudy looks like rain I & Nancy washed AM
2 Boys plowed I & Nancy went to Joe Burkholders to dinner David is poorly we Called awhile at Henry's they are well W. Mild drizzly rain at times
3 A Plowed J took Cream & Picked Apples AM they both Picked apples PM I brought Anne this Morning to help to sew I took grist Chop to Davids & took Anne home again this evening W. mostly fine mild
Nov 1809
4 Boys nearly finished Plowing sod I helped Nancy clean house AM I took grist Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM there is a new Proprietor at Ceder Grove now his name is G Beatty. W. cler strong NW wind
5 Boys finished Plowing sod AM & began in Corn Stubble where the shocks stood A drew off stones & J Made 50 gal Cider at Lapps PM W. very fine & cler
6 J took Cream then he drew home a lot of wood from bush A drew off stones AM he brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ $35.00 per ton. PM W. very very fine & Cler Cool Air
Sunday 7 at home A & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. very fine & clear sharp air from East
8 Boys Chored AM A drew off stones & J made water furrows PM I went to our Meeting house this morning to help Joseph Grove open a school to teach German language there was a good attendance W. showry all AM Cleared up fine PM Henry & Willis Called AM Russell Groves boards with us for the school 14 scholars PM today there are some expected from the north
9 Boys Chored I & Nancy Made a fine lot of soft soap PM Anne was here sewing for Susanna W cler & strong NW wind I forgot to say there was a fine heavy rain night before last & yesterday AM our tub was filled again
10 Boys Chored & set horse Power AM they dressed a calf & 8 Pigs PM Flavius helped W. Cloudy & Mild
11 J Chored A went to Toronto 8 Pigs over 900 cwt @ $11.00 calf 96 @ $10.00 5 1/2 doz Eggs @ 35 cts 2 Barls Rambo apple ${illegible}
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Nov 1909
per Barrel I got Mare Nell shod all round W. shower this Morning very fine & Cler today
12 I & Nancy made a lot of liver worsts J & A Carried in a lot of straw AM the stack fell down the drew the winter apples into driving house PM W. Cler cool NW wind Joe Wideman was here over night J brought some shingles from Locust Hill the west Kitchen roof wants new shingles they cut down the old Pear tree the other day
13 A worked at the Kitchen Cornice it is rotten J. Chored Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. raw air from East Cloudy J went to Markham AM he took Susanna to Dr he left her at Johny Ramer
Sunday 14 at home J & Lizzy went to Johny Ramer's to dinner Elias & Joes were here to dinner Flavius & family & Br C's Called PM W. very Misly & Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Mild but Cool air from East very Misty AM
15 A stripped the Kitchen roof & began to lay shingles J took team & helped to run Road Machine on the Pickering townline north of first sideroad I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Br N PM he has been sick all last week he has Bronchitis & his heart is affected he is very low W. Clear strong NW wind Cool Herman was here to dinner
16 Boys shingled AM chored PM I & Nancy went to see Br N AM he is getting weaker W. East wind strong began to storm sleet & rain at 10 AM drissly rain all PM
17 Boys dug drains south of garden & west of creek I walked to Br N's this morning he is a trifle Easier but is out of his mind Anne was here today sewing.
Nov 1909
W. Cler strong cold SW wind & NW
18 Boys worked at drain I went to see Br N this morning he is just holding his own is out of his mind W. ground white with snow this morning clear sharp all day strong wind Calm this evening
19 J brought some tiles A took grist to Davids AM they shingled Kitchen PM nearly finished I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Br N's he is about the same W. ground white with snow getting soft nearl all gone this evening quite mild J went a little while to a sale on 2nd of Pickering he bought a Bureau @ $1.30 it pretty good one
20 A drained J brought a few more shingles then they finished the Kitchen roof then they brought home the Bureau that J bought I called at Br N's he is getting weaker the Dr says there is little chance for him
Sunday 21 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 13 C by Levi Grove nobody to dinner David Groves & Henrys Ernie & Carl & a few More Boys Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. fine & Cler PM Cloudy AM
22 I went with A this morning to see Br N he is resting easy & seems better we heard this evening that the Dr has good hopes of him getting better Boys Chored today W. steady East wind sleet & rain all day Ice on trees heavy rain tonight
23 Boys drained I & Nancy washed W. turned Colder last night froze hard ground white with snow creek running livel strong NW wind Calm tonight
24 J took Lizzie home to stay the boys will live with us for the present A helped Boy Milroys thresh AM & awhile PM I went to see Br N AM he is very low I went again PM Dr says his heart is a little better but now he is taken with Hemmage of the Bowels & his Chances are very poor.
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Nov 1909
W froze hard last night fine & Cler today
25 A was a Br. N's sitting up with him all night he came home & told us that Br N died about 9 PM he will be Buried on Saturday 1/2 past 9 I & Nancy went over awhile AM Br in law Enos Hoovers were here to dinner J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM A Chored he taught the school awhile AM W. Cler sharp hard frost last night
26 A helped dig Br N's Grave AM J worked at drain AM he brought 3100 loads from Locust Hill @$6.60 W. Cloudy all day Mild I helped Nancy clean house
27 I & Nancy went to my Brother Noahs funeral to Hebron sermon C Burkholder officiated at the house & at the Grave & also Preached a sermon on Heb 12 C 22 V Louis Burkholder spoke awhile in English we went back to the house of mourning to dinner there were a good many people at the funeral Susanna was alone at home awhile David Groves & Martin Ramer were here to dinner W. a very fine lovely Clear day quite mild
Sunday 28 at home all day Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl Joe & Anne were here awhile PM W. very fine little Indian summer clouded up towards evening slight rain after dark
29 J took some Oats to Davids to get Rolled A Carried last of Apples into Cellar AM then he dressed 2 Calves for Benj'n & Fanny helped W. sharp white frost last night very fine today
30 J brought 25 tiles from Cherrywood with Mare Nell & put them in sod field east of dam A went to Toronto 6 pigs something over 650 lbs @ $11.00 per Cwt 1 Bal King apples $3.00 1 Bl snow $2.50 1 1/2 doz Eggs 35 cts 2 Calves for Benj'n 8 cts per lb.
Nov 1909
W. very fine & cler freezing at night thawing in the day
Dec 1 J brought some gravel for the hens A helped JD's thresh till near noon they began to gather up some Pine stumps at Flavius PM William Degeer Blasted a lot in the spring we intend to use them for firewood W. very fine & clear white frost last night thawing today
2 A helped Benj'n deliver some fat cattle to Browns Corners for Ed Lewis AM he went to Sol Reesors Barn raising PM J went to Markham AM he Paid our Taxes $51.71 cts I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner We heard this evening that my Cousin David Burkholder died this PM W. Sharp White frost last night very fine today Air from East
3 Boys gathered stump wood & brought home a load W. rather cloudy the German school is over for the present we expect another term at the Holidays when the Public Schools close white frost this Morning
4 I & A went to funeral of David Burkholder service at the house at the grave & sermon on an address on 1st Cor part of 15 C by Mr Gowdy we went to Davids to dinner W. Cloudy cool
Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. cloudy pretty strong East wind PM & tonight
6 A helped Isaac Reesor Kill hogs 1 in Flavius place he has sore hand J drew off pine stumps W. Clear strong Cold NW wind we hear that Martha Frets died this morning will be Buried on Wednesday at 9 AM at the house
7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J drew roots AM Henry's were here to dinner
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Dec 1909
W. cold wind strong PM Soft snow & rain PM
8 A took cream & got Horse Billy sharped J chored & got Horse Chief sharped PM W. very strong W wind all day flurries of snow at times. Quite Cold
9 A took grist Chop AM J Chored they filled 2 Barrels King Apples P.M. W. Strong Cold W wind all day, this is my Nancy's 70th Birthday
10 Flavius & Fanny & Benj'n helped boys AM they dressed a calf & 6 Pigs AM then A went to the Funeral of Herbert Country on the old Joe Reesor farm W. not so cold a sharp W. wind
11 A went to Toronto 6 pigs 720 lbs @ #11.00 2 Bals King Apples @ $2.50 1 Calf 98 lbs @ 9 1/2 cts per lb J Chored & took grist Chop with Mare Nell W. Cler sharp Cold NW wind.
Sunday 12 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Sharp raw East wind began to snow from East after dinner not very fast colder tonight
13 Boys Chored fixed up shop ready for Butchering tomorrow W. soft snow turned to rain raining yet near bed time strong wind
14 Killed 2 fine big hogs Flavius & Amelia & Benj'n helped Johnny Reesors Mary helped us yesterday & today W. cloudy strong W wind nearly all day about 2 in snow last night a little More today Mild
15 Boys salted meat J took Chop W. cloudy Mild
16 Boys Chored Cut some feed AM they went to Sale of Br N's effects PM J bought the old Horse Major @ $25.50 for us to drive he bought some more things Halter feed scoop & such David Groves were here to dinner I did not feel well enought to go I got Chills when I go out it was a pretty fine day a few sleighs running.
Dec 1909
17 Boys drew off stumps & roots W. Clear heavy squaals of snow at times Mild
18 Boys Chored AM they drew stumps PM W. very fine & clear pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 19 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by Br C Levi Grove & wife C Burkholder MN were here to dinner Benj'n & Family were here PM Daniels were here to supper W. very fine Cler & sharp 12 above this Morning
20 A helped us wash J went to the old Wilks farm on 3rd Con Pickering AM & brought 4 Heifers Suitable for Beef Ringers @ $60.00 A took grist Chop PM W. very fine Cler sharp
21 Boys & Henry Picked Geese Willis was here J helped Benj'ns thresh PM W. fine Mild Carl & Amelia were here PM helping
22 A went to Toronto 11 Geese lbs @ 14 cts 4 Barrels King Apples @ $2.00 20 Eggs @ 45 cts per Doz 1 Pig for Henry @ 11 1/4 per lba J & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine Cler pretty strong W. wind
23 A drew roots AM J chored they both went to Beane's sale PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I drove our Horse Major I like him very well Henry Came to got to Beane's sale he left little Willis here till he Came back I & Susanna Called at Alberts their little boy Johnny is quite sick W. fine Clear
24 Boys drew roots W. Mild Cloudy Alberts Johnny is very low
Christmas Day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse of Cayuga Joe's were here to dinner
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Dec 1909
W. snow storm from East all day not very cold getting Colder this evening Alberts little Johnny died Early this morning about 100 will be Buried on Monday at 900 he died of Diabetes J Staid with Susanna
Sunday 26 at home J went to Henry's to dinner A helped Joe Barkeys & Benj'n Drudge dig a grave for Alberts Johnny W. Colder Cler strong W wind good sleighing when it get beaten
27 I & Susanna went to Johnny Reesors funeral Sermon on 1st Epistel Peter 1 C 18 & 19 Verses by C Burkholder Also a short sermon by Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Anne Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Herman & family are here tonight Esther is here too for the night W. very fine MN brought Bishop Rittenhouse for ahort call PM
28 had our whole family at home to a Goose Roast they were all here except Elias's little Mary she was at her Grandpa Barkeys she is not very well Thomas's & B Diller's brought a party from Waterloo for a Call PM they were Paul Martin & wife & Ezra Bauman & wife Menno Steckly & wife from Hery township David Martin & wife W. very fine & Clear a little snow in the air
29 Boys helped wash & clean up the house AM A took grist PM W 10 below Zero ths morning Zero at noon going down PM Cler
30 A Ironed the Clothes that they washed J Chored My Nancy had a bad fall this Morning her foot Caught on a rug & she fell headlong into the little hall at the room door & struck her forehead against a Chair on the door jamb & cut her forehead pretty bad.
Dec 1909 Jan 1910
She is up & around as usual W. quite cold yet but fine & Clear not so cold as yesterday
31 Boys drew home some roots & chored W Milder
Jan 1st 1910 at home Boys went a shooting got a fine big Rabbit Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. pretty Cler AM cloudy mild PM good sleighing Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 2 at home Elias's Called a few Minutes this PM J & A went to Daniels to dinner they were not at home they went to Enos's to dinner then they called at Davids PM W. Cool Clear
3 Boys brought 2 loads of Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.60 J helped Nancy wash AM W. strong W wind PM Flurries of snow not very Cold about an inch of snow last night
4 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J Chored W. very cold & cler below Zero all day
5 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & sleet nearly all day very strong wind last night quite Mild this evening
6 A Mended a lot of bags J went to Ceder Grove took 3 doz Eggs @ 36 cts. W. Cloudy mild all day Joe & Anne Called this evening
7 Boys Chored AM they went to Henry's PM W Cloudy AM fine & Clear PM Colder towards evening
8 J went to B Diller A took Chop to Davids W. Mostly Clear sharp
Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W quite fine blowed up Cold towards evening Susanna staid at Elias's
10 J went to B D's A went to Markham PM. W. Cler Cold A & Nancy washed AM Russell Groves is here to stay al night he is going to German school
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Jan 1910
11 Boys Chored cut up old willow tree at Creek A Ironed AM put Brine on Pork PM W not so cold. Cloudy
12 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J took cream & Chored he brought Susanna home this evening German School closed this PM there was a very good attendance W. a very fine winter day Tilman Wideman & wife were here to supper
13 Boys Chored A took grist Chop PM Lewis Burkholder's were here to supper W. rather cloudy cool air from N East
14 A Oiled single Harness J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. strong steady wind from East all day with snow not very Cold
15 A took Cream AM he took 6 bags Oats to Davids to get Rolled PM J Chored & went to a sale on the old Tweedie farm PM W. Clear sharp little Willis Came home with him A from the Creamery he stays all night
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Joseph Groves were here to dinner w. heavy white frost this Morning Cloudy all day not Cold
17 Boys Chored J went to Markham PM he brought 500 lbs Oil Cake for us & 800 lbs for Flavius W. Cloudy mild A helped Nancy wash
18 A Mended bags & chored J got Horses Billy & Major shod PM W. pretty strong wind & drizzly rain at times not Cold Horse Chief has a Side Bone on his left fore leg we are Blistering at he is some better again.
Jan 1910
19 Boys sawed wood in bush AM they chored PM W. cloudy AM fine Cler PM we heard today that Samuel Ramer's eldest daughter Anne died last night will be Buried tomorrow at 9:30 at Wideman
20 A went to funeral of Annie Ramer with Joe & Anne J Chored Elias's children were here all day W. very fine thawing a little
21 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored he went to Elias's PM W. Mild drizzly rain AM soft snow PM
22 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. very strong wind last night & all ay rain nearly all AM soft snow at tmes PM vrey heavy this evening not Cold wind from East
Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner W. Mild heavy squaals of snow at times there is good sleighing there is a good bed of Ice most places
24 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry's were here PM W. very fine & clear
25 Killed big hog 408 lbs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped W Mild Cler Dr Called Susanna is not so well she has an Eruption on her hand
26 J Chored A went to Toronot on Trolleys W. Smiths were here to dinner W. Mild pretty strong East wind snow at times PM
27 A Picked a lot of Chickens J Chored & took the Chickens to Ceder Grove Beatty takes them to Toronto W. mild Cloudy Blowed up Cold towards evening Daniels were here to dinner
28 Boys Chored A was at Beanes awhile AM they have a Bee to draw Bricks he helped
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Jan 1910 Feb
to level the snow where they pile them Hermans were here to dinner Davids Called awhile PM W. very fine Cler Mild
29 A took grist J Chored AM J went to Ellis's sale at Green River PM W. quite Cold Cler Johnny Reesor's daughter Lucinda called PM
Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Mild Cloudy at times some snow in the air PM
31 A helped Nancy wash AM J went to Bob Jamies & bought 4 fine shoats @ $9.00 each they brought them home PM W. Mild snow is from East all day the snow is dry & light not much wind
Feb 1 A brought a load Bricks from Leslieville for Wilson Beane(Sidney's Widow) J Chored we had 5 sheep worried by dogs last night Joe Barkey dressed them today the dogs belonged to Arthur Reesor & George Maxwell also 1 gander & 2 Geese worried by the dogs they promised to pay us a fair price for them W. very fine sharp winter day Davids called awhile PM.
Candlemas day 2 J went to W Lottens to look for some Pigs AM got none he took grist Chop PM A Chored & Ironed W. Mild Cloudy nearly all day a little snow this evening
3 A Mended bags J went to Ceder Grove PM 6 doz Eggs @ 30 cts W. snow from East last night & AM wind not very strong about 6 in snow not very Cold
4 A took grist AM J Chored A took 50 1/2 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill @ $1.5 per Bus J went to Joes.
Feb 1910
& to Elias's W. very fine clear sharp air
5 A took 58 Bus Wheat to Locust Hill AM $1.5 per Bus AM A Chored PM J went to Joes & to Elias's PM W. Clear Cold 5 above Zero nearly all day Cold NW wind not very strong
Sunday 6 at home J & A went to Benj'n's to dinner W. Cler very Cold about 10 below this Morning 2 below at noon
7 I went to Annual Trustee meeting at Hebron AM there was no Quorum only Martin Barkey myself Albert & Thomas Reesor so we done no Business the same Trustees will serve (the three first names) Boys helped Nancy wash AM A went to Markham PM W. fine & Cler Mild
8 A brought 1100 lbs Bran @ $23 per ton from Spinks AM J Cleaned last of fall wheat 9 Bus A took it to Whitevale PM & got some flour w. fine Cler Mild thawing a very little
9 Boys Chored AM A took a Barrel of Talman Sweet apples to Beatty's @ $2.00 then he drew Ice for Beatty from Davids Henry's were here a few hours PM W. fine AM began to snow from NE about 4 PM snowing yet
10 Boys hung up Pork to smoke AM they both went to Johnsons sale on Sideroad north of Cider Mill west W. quite Cold sharp wind not much snow last night
11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold wind from East Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called awhile PM
12 Boys chored they went to Meeting house PM & fixed up things PM W. more or less snow all day not so cold.
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Feb 1910
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Groves C Burkholder spoke too visitors after Service Menno Burkholder & David Grove's whole family Daniels Called PM Thomas Dillers were here to supper W. very fine day Benj'ns were here awhile PM
14 Boys Chored A helped wash AM W. fine Clear Herman was here to dinner
15 Boys Chored J helped Thomas Kill a Pig AM A Ironed AM W. snow More or less all day wind started up from East about 10 AM strong from East PM not Cold
16 A took cream AM J took grist PM Mary & Children were here a while PM W. Clear quite Cold strong NW wind roads not badly drifted
17 A went to see the Italians working on the railroad AM they are blastin some big cuttings at Thomas Dillars J went to Henry's to dinner then Henry & he went to Mcfarlanes sale at Claremont W. Cler sharp & Cold Joe's called this evening
18 A went to Markham & to Davids to dinner he got a Gander @ $2.00 J went to Elias's & got a Goose @ $3.00 W. fine Clear quite Cold a little snow last night
19 A took Cream AM they Peeled apples PM W. fine Cler sharp air
Sunday 20 at home Menno Reesor's & family were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here all PM W. Cloudy not so Cold
21 A helped us wash AM they drew off stump wood & brought a load home PM W. Milder pretty clear
Feb 1910
22 A Ironed AM he worked at a Cabbage Knife for Henry's PM J went to Jess Cobers PM W. clear & fine sharp air
23 A finished the Cabbage Knife AM J Chored A went to Cobers & bought a Goose @ $1.60 W. a liitle snow last night a strong NW wind all day Cold Clear
24 Boys Chored A took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 30 cts PM J went to Elias's PM W. very Cold about 9 deg below this Morning fine & Clear
25 Henry's & Joe Burkholders were here to dinner W. fine & Cler Cold
26 Boys Chored Herman's Called awhile PM W. Milder air from East a little drizzle after dark J brought home some Chop PM
Sunday 27 at home Joe's were here to dinner Flavius & famiy & Thomas & Adeline were here all PM W. some rain last night light drizzle awhile this Morning, cloudy & Mild all day
28 A helped wash AM J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & to Elias's PM & left her there Boys Cleaned a Bureau that J bought at a sale W. very fine, thawing the snow is quite soft
March 1 A Ironed J took Grist AM they brought a load pine roots PM W. quite Mild Cloudy AM a heavy Mist & fog PM
2 A was at Hermans Papering & White washing J helped Thomas Kill 2 hogs AM W. very fine & Clear snow going fast Elias's & Teeny Stover were here to supper Joe's came after supper Teeny stays all night
3 J took Grist & took 8 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts AM they began to cut wood in Bush PM I took Teeny & Susanna to Tennys this morning
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Susanna will stay awhile at Elias's & Joes W. very fine & cler snow going Creek high crows have been Cawing these few days
4 Boys put the smoked Pork up into Garrett & hung up the old sows Pork then they cut wood PM W. very fine Mild snow going
5 Boys cut & split wood A went to the Annual Meeting of the Ceder Grove threshing Companys Meeting at Flavius AM the Dividend was $15.00 per share they cut some feed PM W. very fine Cler & warm the snow is going sleighing is breaking up
Sunday 6 at home J went to Benj'ns & A went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy Mild a little cler at times distant thunder at times pretty heavy after dark a slight shower
7 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. froze last night Cold NW wind Clear
8 A Ironed J went to JD's AM the Cut wood PM W. a few inches snow last night & AM thawed PM Uriah Drudges were here PM
9 Boys sawed wood AM J & A went to Neilsons sale PM W. clear fine cold wind
10 Boys cut wood J took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 25 cts per doz PM W. Clear cold Air sleighing gone good Wheeling not many old drifts
11 Boys cut wood AM Benj'ns Man helped they both went to J Collins sale PM W. very fine & clear Cold air Joe brought Susanna home today
12 Boys cut wood & helped clean house W. fine & Clear sharp frost last night thawing in the sun I walked to Benj'ns PM Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat part of 22C by Br C Visitors after
Mar 1910
Service Hermans Henry's & Henry Boyers to dinner Benj'ns were here all PM & Daniels Called a few Minutes PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Cleared up PM Colder with strong NW wind tonight
14 A helped wash AM he went to Benj'ns Sawing Bee PM J Chored AM he took a grist Chop PM W. very Cold & very strong NW wind last night & all day going down some this evening
15 A Ironed AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took 13 sheep & lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed he went to Beanes Br sale on 5th Con Pickering PM he bought 4 shoat Pigs @ $3.85 each Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was here to supper too W. Cler Cold not much wind
16 A went to Toronto Herman came & went with him they took 13 Carcasses Mutton left it at Ed Lewis's he was not there did not sell but they sold the skins @ $1.40 & 3 pr Chickens @ 16 cts per lb David Grove was here got 80 Bus seed Oats @ 50 W. very fine but Cold NW wind pretty strong
17 Boys cut wood awhile then A went to Flavius to a Meeting of Shareholders of our threshing Machine there was a Party there offered to Buy it but it was decided not to sell it they both went to Jesse Cober's sale PM Joseph Gaymans were here to supper W. fine Cler cold air
18 Boys Chored & rendered the Mutton tallow AM they cut wood PM W. fine clear AM freezing every night thawing in the sun
19 A worked in bush J took grist Chop AM then he worked in bush too I walked to Joes PM W. Mild cloudy at times thawing fast roads drying off fast.
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Mar 1910
Sunday 20 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner W. heavy showers last night some thunder drizzly rain this Morning Clered up fine & mild Cooler this evening
21 A helped wash AM they cut wood PM W. frost last night Clear thawing today
22 Boys Chored J took grist Chop I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. fine warm rather cloudy we also Called at Flavius he was taken with a touch of Pneumonia last night is in bed
23 J took cream then went to Herman's left Horse Major there & walked home Benj'n helped J & A dress 4 Pigs PM Fanny helped too Herman Came this evening he is going to Toronto with A in the Morning I went to see Flavius this Morning he is about the same he is a little better this evening W. Air from EAst fine & warm
24 A & Herman went to Toronto 4 Pigs 445 bs 46 lbs Tallow 6 1/2 cts per lb J split wood in bush AM helped in house & raked door yard PM I walked to Elias's AM & to Flavius PM he is a little better W. fine warm Cler
Good Friday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C we had a few Visitors from Waterloo Thomas's brought them David Sydney & Nathaniel Martin & their wives Daniels & David Groves were here to dinner Henry's Called awhile PM W. a very fine Cler warm day Cool air from NW.
Mar 1910 April
25 J took cream A went to Markham on Bycicle AM they Chored & Cut some feed PM W. fine & warm Cool Air from NW I walked to Flavius PM he is sitting up at times
Easter Sunday 27 at home all day J & A took Susanna to David Groves & they went to Daniels to dinner W. Cold NW wind pretty strong PM turned to East PM
Easter Monday 28 A helped Nancy wash then they Cleaned Seed grain A took Chop to Davids PM I & Nancy went to Flavius PM he is getting better W. a lovely warm spring day strong W wind Calm this evening
29 Boys drew off pine roots at Flavius's AM A drew roots & J fixed tile drain PM W. quite warm looks like rain
30 Boys drew off stumps J went to Mrs Rainys sale near Boxgrove PM W. warm cloudy Misty al day slight shower AM
31 J Plowed headland behind Cider house A fixed a drain that was stopped they began to sow Oats in field East of dam PM W. strong W wind not very Cold
April 1 Boys nearly finished sowing field East of dam they leave a strip for Potatoes W. fine Clear Cool wind from west sharp white frost last night
2 A rolled both newly seeded fields NW & NE corner fields they are fairly good J finished field East of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all round W. a very fine day there are Hundreds of suckers caught in the little Rouge but we have not got any yet there have been some Caught in the Petticoat
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April 1910
Sunday 3 at home all day J & A walked down to the new railroad they are getting on very well they expect to have the Cars running by Christmas W. Clear strong East wind all day pretty Cool
4 Boys Chored awhile A helped wash they started in field north of Meeting house about 10 AM they got it about half sowed with Oats w. Cloudy slight rain about 70 {symbol for degrees} AM very dark & Misty towards evening
5 Boys finished field north of Meeting house & sowed about half of field behind barn with Mixed grain W. Cloudy Misty Cleared up about 10 AM fine & Clear & warm PM Cloudy tonight I was not well all PM have pain in my side or groin
6 Boys worked at seeding I have been nearly sick all day Cloudy Misty
7 I had a very bad night we put Mustard on my side it is getting some better had no Appetite I feel some better this evening W. very strong Cool NW wind all day
8 Boys worked in fallow at Flavius AM they worked at the Seeding PM W. slight frost last night
9 Boys finished seeding I had a pretty bad night some hard spells of Pain sent for Dr last evening he said I should put on Turpentine it relieved me some he came today & gave me some Pills he said it was Colic W. strong NW wind clear Henry Called & left Willis he stays all night
Sunday 10 A & Nancy went to meeting at Hebron Davids brought Susanna home she staid here too Daniels were here to dinner Joe & Anne Called this evening.
Flavius whole family Herman's & Davids Called PM MN called too I feel pretty well but I am weak have not much Pain W. Clear fine but Cold wind
11 A helped wash AM he Clipped Colt for J McCreight PM J took grist Chop AM W. Cloudy AM Flurries of soft snow & rain thawed as it fell our tub is about half full it has been empty a long time
12 Boys worked at fallow W. Clear Cool Br N's Lizzie was here PM & to supper sharp frost last night
13 Boys worked at fallow got it finished JD's were here to dinner W fine Clear I am some better but I am weak
14 A rolled AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes in back garden PM J Pulled out pine roots that Willard Degeer Blowed out yesterday he Blowed out the two Big ones East of young Ceder Swamp & the Beech tree back of Meeting sheds W. very fine & warm Cool air
15 Boys finishd rolling & took the Brush out of back garden & put dung onto the Berry Bushes w. Cool East wind Herman Called PM
16 A Made garden J harrowed root ground AM he helped in garden PM W. Cool East wind quite strong PM
Sunday 17 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. East wind pretty strong drizzly rain AM pretty heavy at times PM Calm this evening not raining at bedtime it freshened up our creek it was pretty low
18 A Cobbled Boots J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they were at Flavius working in PM things are beginning to grow fine the Fall wheat looks very well.
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April 1910
19 A helped wash AM J took some Chop W. rain off & on all day pretty heavy PM Creek running quite fresh not Cold
20 J took cream in Thomas's place A Chored they cut stove wood out of Beech tree back of Meeting sheds PM W. partly Clear drizzly this evening Dr Called Susanna is not so well
21 A pulled down old board fence along Pickering Townline we intend to put up wire fence on the trees J took grist to Davids AM he & Thomas went to Manwells dipping suckers PM they caught 8 & bought a few more W. fine Cool air
22 Boys pulled out the Posts with the horses & drew home the boards W. very & clear I & Nancy made a fine lot of soft soap Susanna is worse we Called the Dr he came this evening he says it is the result of an Ulcerated Tooth that she had pulled a few weeks ago
23 Boys drew home the Posts from the Townline J sorted apples A Cleaned their Kitchen PM W. slight shower AM another this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne to supper W. Mild heavy rain last night some more today no heavy Cloudy some Misty
25 J helped wash AM he & Thomas went dipping suckers at Manwells PM Caught 12 the Rouge is quite high A worked at his Bureau W. showry a very heavy rain about 10 AM our creek is coming up & the bush is turned green
26 A helped scrub Hebron Meeting house J took some Chop AM they Chored PM Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W. a very heavy rain last night some thunder
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Our Creek was quite full this morning but the Rouge was higher than it has been since 1878 the Ceder Grove Bridge is wrecked & perhaps some more
27 Boys helped Clean house Benj'n's Fanny & her girl Amy Mayberry helped too W. fine Cler cool air from NW
28 Boys Chored Henry's were here awhile PM Willis stays all night Boys Caught 25 suckers in the Petticoat last evening one in our field they are away again this evening W. slight frost last night Cler today
29 A took Willis home then went to David Groves to dinner he got 5 bags Potatoes J Chored W. cloudy cool began to rain towards noon rain off & on all PM they got about 2 doz suckers last evening W.
30 J took cream A Mended Harness AM they banked wire fence PM & drew away west lane fence north of barn W. Cool cler Anne & Esther Barkey wee here awhile PM Mare Queen was taken sick this evening sent for Jim Armstrong he Came but she was better he says her Teeth are bad he will Call & file them next week
May 1 at home Thomas & whole family were here to dinner W. Cler drizzly off & on all day Susanna had a bad night is some better today
2 J helped wash A dug Post holes between showers Flavius' Fanny & Amelia were here PM helping to Clean our Cook house PM W. Cloudy some showers AM raining PM a very heavy rain PM some heavy thunder the creek is fully as high as it was last week
3 A went Mushroom hunting AM he got a fine lot J Chored A went dipping with Thomas PM got none W. drizzle at times Clear tonight Cool
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May 1910
4 Boys dug Post holes I went to Ceder Grove AM my left knee is very lame these few days W. fine Cler Cool wind from north
Ascension day 5 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St John 21 C by Bishop Paul Martin Herman's Lydia & Harvey & Frank Martin Ramer were here to dinner Daniels & Davids Groves Called PM Russell Grove was here to dinner too W. very fine Cler Cold N wind not strong A & Flavius Caught 25 suckers above our creek this evening we got near 100 in Petticoat this spring so far
6 Boys dug Post holes W. Clear Cool air I have lame Knee & back I cannot get around very well Thomas's Esther helps the boys 2 days in the week she is here today she took Susanna to Flavius's AM brought her home PM with Horse Major
7 Boys worked at putting in Posts J went to Markham AM we heard today that our good and Gracious King Edward the 7th died last night at 11:45 W. very fine & cler
Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated Edward Moyer's MN's & Enos Nighswanders David & Peter Lucinda Reesor & Lizzie Burkholder were here to dinner Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening Henry's Called PM w. rather cloudy a slight shower about noon fine PM
9 A Chored AM J helped wash they ganged Mangel ground South of Orchard PM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind PM
10 Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here house cleaning A helped then worked on Mangel ground they sowed some PM W. Cool slight squaal PM Matt Burkholder Called awhile AM
May 1910
11 Boys put wire on lane fence north of bush they worked on Mangel ground PM Benj'ns Fanny was here awhile PM putting up curtains in our room PM Teenie Stover & Elias A{cut off} were here to dinner W. Clear Cool NW wind Herman's Came with WH Trans horse Rob the Ranter to stay all night
12 Boys worked on Mangel ground J took Chop PM he took 11 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts per doz W. Cold NW wind all day Clear I am not very strong yet but I feel well enough but am very weak
13 Boys worked at Mangel ground J sowed the last of them A ganged in Corn ground W. Clear Cool NW wind Cloudy slight drizzle at times PM Harvey & Carl Called in evening
14 A drew dung on Potatoes ground East of dam J planted Early Potatoes A dug garden PM J run the empty drill over the mangel drills PM W Cloudy Cool air I & Nancy made fine lot of soap
Whitsunday 15 at home J & A went to Henrys to dinner Elias's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder was here PM W. very fine & clear day Cool air white frost last night
Whitmonday 16 J rolled & harrowed the Corn ground A took a fat Heifer to Locust Hill for A Boyd @ $5.75 per Cwt She Came to $44.00 he went shooting Ground hogs PM Susanna went to guilting at Johny Ramers W. Clear Cool Air
17 J sowed Silo Corn A Chored then they finished digging the garden Henry & Willis Called this morning rather Cloudy
18 Boys Plowed along new wire fence along the Pickering townline AM they dressed the Twin Calves & 2 Pigs PM J took
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May 1910
19 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening @ 19cts W. a slight rain this morning strong NW wind PM Cool
19 J took grist Chop Cut seed Potatoes & Chored A went to Toronto with Billy in Democrat 2 Calves @ 10 1/2 cts per lb 167 lbs 2 Pigs 227 lbs @ $12.75 Dr Called PM we sent for him I am no better he says I have Bronchitis W. fine Cler Cool air
20 J Plowed Potatoe ground A cut up old rails AM they planted Potatoes PM W. Cloudy AM began to rain about 4 PM raining yet
21 Boys Carried Apple Barrels & Boxes out of cellar Am they Chored PM Henry Called this Morning W. very fine rain last night this has been a very growing day first warm day this season
Sunday 22 at home J & A went to Davids to dinner Lewis came here with them his will stay a few days Amelia & Eva & Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys Came PM W. rather Cloudy & a shower after dinner Cooler
23 A went to Henry's to do some Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he hoed PM W. very foggy & Misty AM heavy shower of rain some thunder PM Daniels were here to supper Lewis Groves & Benj'ns Wilfred are here to stay all night
24 J took grist AM he plowed PM W. fine rather Cloudy at times foggy at times Russell Came & took Lewis home this evening Caught a Carp in Davids Pond about 18 in long
25 J Chored Anne was here PM W. rather Cloudy Cool
26 J took Chop & took 23 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove Flavius' Fanny & Amelia & Benj'ns Fanny & Amy Mayberry were here AM House Cleaning W. pretty Cler Cool
May 1910 June
27 J Plowed back garden & Chored W. cler Cool NW wind Teenie Stover was here to supper
28 J harrowed the Corn it is Coming up fine W. very fine & Clear warm PM A Came home from Henry's he is not done yet
Sunday 29 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Cool some thunder Clouds went around South this evening
30 A went to Henry's to do more Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he went to Ceder Grove to get some shoes set PM. W. Cloudy Cool drizzly rain a very heavy shower PM
31 J took cream & chored John Hoover & his sister Sally Brillinger were here to dinner W. pretty Cloudy quite Cool
June 1 J sorted Apples he took some to B Dillers he will try to sell them to the Railroad Builders W. Cloudy Cool a little drizzly at times Br in law Enos Hoover Called awhile PM
2 J took cream & Chored we had a Call from Noah Brownsberger PM Flavius brought him Henry & A took away a Beef Ringer that Henry bought off us @ 5 1/2 per Cwt W. rather cloudy Cool a little drizzly
3 J sorted apples & went to Ceder Grove he took some more to B Dillers for the Railway men I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's AM I am pretty weak yet but I am not sick W. Cler Cool
4 J took cream AM he Chored PM I went to Joe's PM W. fine Cler Cool Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 5 I Nancy & A went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 14 C by Levi Grove Henry's & Davids were here to dinner & Daniels to supper w. Cloudy began to drizzle about 9 AM drizzly all day
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June 1910
6 A went to Henrys to work at Cementing J helped Nancy wash AM he brought load of rubbish out of Flavius fallow for summer wood PM W. partly Cler AM Cloudy PM
7 J took load Chop AM he Chored PM I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's PM W. very fine & Cler Cool NW wind
8 J grubbed Mangel with seeder AM he Cultivated Corn PM I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm Susanna & Thomas's Martha went to Markham AM with our horse Major
9 J & A worked around drawing gravel from Arthur Reesor's on 11th Con Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner Willis was here too Henry's went to Toronto & left him here till they come home they went on Trolleys W. fine Cler
10 J drew gravel A filled Am then he took Nancy to Daniels Enos is very sick does not expect to get better. I am not better yet but am up & around heard this morning that Elias's had a Boy Baby born this morning all well W. very fine & Cler lovely June weather
11 A went to Davids to draw stones for to fix his dam J took Nancy to Elias's to see the little boy they are quite smart J got Horse Major shod AM W. Cloudy AM rain from East PM
Sunday 12 at home had a call from Mr & Mrs H Wilson & Mrs Wamen of Markham awhile PM W. rather Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM
13 A helped wash J took grist Cho AM J scuffled Mangels A topped some thistles W. very fine & warm warmest day so far
14 Boys worked at Wire fence along front lane Am J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers
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awhile his wife has been sick is better they went to Henry's to supper W. very warm
15 Boys hoed some Mangels J took grist Chop PM they put up our Mail Box at end of lane we have Free Delivery now our Beef ring opened today I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM to see the Baby Boy they were quite smart W. very very warm
17 A Pointed up the Bricks on north side of old Kitchen J scuffled Potatoes & patched Kitchen roof I took Susanna to Joe's and left her there W. very very warm a very fine shower about 5 PM some pretty heavy thunder & very heavy rain filled our pond Creek running lively
18 Boys Chored A went to W Trans J went to Ceder Grove then he brought Susanna home PM W. not quite so warm
Sunday 19 J & A went to Hermans to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. very very warm but a fine Breeze
20 J helped wash then they hoed Mangels A got Thomas's Grubber awhile this evening & Grubbed the Corn W. Cler & very very warm
21 Boys hoed Mangels & Topped thistles I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm Clouded up this evening
22 Boys Cut thistles & hoed Mangels w. very very warm Henry & Willis Called awhile this evening
23 Boys hoed Mangels W. very very warm Cler
24 Boys finished hoeing Mangels W. fine & Cool Esther Grove & Lewis were here to supper
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25 J took grist Chop & Grubbed Potatoes & Mangels A Chored AM he went to Arther PM I went to Elias's PM W pretty warm fine Breeze
Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner W. fine Cler Cool Breeze from East
27 A helped wash AM J grubbed Mangels they both scuffled Corn PM W. cloudy Mostly all AM some drizzly rain PM
28 A Scuffled Corn J & Nancy went to Markham & went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is better Enos is very sick yet W. Cler fine Cool Breeze
29 A took 4 hogs 1040 lb to Markham to Boyd @ $8.80 per Cwt J hoed Potatoes they cut some hay in Meadow PM I took Susanna to Patching Bee at Johny Reesor's & brought home PM I & Nancy went to Elias PM little Frank is not very well W. Cler warm, Cool Breeze
30 Boys hoed Corn & J Tedded hay PM Levi Groves brought Moses Weber & wife & Deacon Levi Martin & wife from Waterloo they gave us a nice long Call PM A went to Funeral of Mrs Burrows at the 11th Con PM Herman's Lydia & Frank were here to dinner Harvey was here too but he went to Benj'ns to dinner W. rather Cloudy quite warm
July 1 Boys hoed Corn & raked & cocked hay PM w. Cloudy calm & close smokey PM I went to Elias's PM the children are getting better they were not well
2 Boys put Paris Green on Potatoes AM they drew in 4 loads hay PM W. very very Close & Sultry Cloudy & smokey at times there are Bush fires in the north I went to Johny Reesors & to Elias's PM
July 1910
Sunday 3 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel very well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Br C Christian Burkholder & MN were here to dinner w. very very warm but a fine little Breeze Cool wind from NW this evening
4 A helped wash AM they finished drawing in the hay that was on Cocks three loads PM A went to Unionville on Bycicle after supper for repairs for Tedder W. very fine Cool day
5 they Cut last of meadows & raked & cocked what was cut yesterday they went to Locust Hill after supper the Butter factory was Burned down this AM they went to see what we will do with our Cream I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. pretty warm
6 Boys raked & cocked last of hay in the Meadow they drew in 4 loads PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought here home PM W. very fine quite warm the Butter factory will be running again in about 2 weeks if all goes well.
7 A took load gravel to Butter factory AM J hoed Corn they both hoed PM W. a very fine shower this morning Some more showers went around PM
8 Boys hoed corn awhile then took in 2 loads hay AM & 5 loads PM which is the last except rakings A went to see how Enos Ramers after supper & J raked Meadow stubble after supper w. pretty warm fine Breeze
9 Boys hoed & Cultivated Corn J raked last of Meadow & they brought it in Henry's Called PM W. very warm 85 deg at noon.
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July 1910
Sunday July 10 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their family they Call their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin Flavius & family were all PM W. pretty Cloudy very warm thunder clouds going around
11 J helped Nancy wash AM A hoed Corn J Cultivated Corn PM A went to D sewells helping to lay the Foundation for a barn PM W. Cooler but still warm there was a heavy rain up towards Altona yesterday
12 A got Mares Jenny & Queen shod AM J took grist Chop AM they Chored moved Horse Power & fixed road along dam to Wheat field gate & hoed in Corn PM I & Nancy went to Joes for a Basket of Cherries AM W. rather Cloudy a fine shower PM looks like More
13 A helped to rebuild the Butter factory J took Susanna to Henry's left here there then he Cut some hay in swales & Cut thistles in Pasture field w. fine Cool Breeze from NW very fine rain last night
14 J finished scuffling Mangels & raked up some swale hay A cut thistles in pasture field AM he went to D Sewell's barn raising PM W. Cler pretty warm but fine Breeze Herman made his last round with his horse today
15 Boys finished Cutting thistles in the Pasture field then they took in the swale hay & J raked some rakings at Thomas's we are getting some from him W. quite warm sultry & Close towards evening I went to Elias's this morning I am very lame my right hip this PM
16 Boys Chored J took grist Chop AM Some parts of Binder AM
July 1910
they began to Plow in Meadow AM W. fine heavy rain Early this evening some thunder it rained quite hard at times fine & Cool PM
Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry brought Susanna home AM then J brought her to Flavius & they staid for dinner too W. very fine & Cool A was there for dinner too JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman Came to stay all night
18 Boys Plowed in Meadow they helped to wash & Churn butter after supper W. a very fine day Cool Breeze
19 Boys Plowed AM they began to Cut Wheat PM it is a very good crop by appearance Mary & her hired girl & all the Children were here today Picking raspberries in our garden Hermans Harvey & CArl were here to dinner W. a very fine day warm sun but nice air
20 Boys finished cutting & shocking wheat Elias helped to shock W. very fine warm
21 Boys Plowed I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 doz Eggs 19cts 16 lbs Butter 18c ts Mary & & her children & hired girl were here Picking Berries & Herman's were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy slight shower at noon thunder in the south west this evening
22 Boys plowed AM they cut the Barley south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove after dinner then I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder awhile PM W. pretty heavy thunder & fine shower of rain last night warm today Cloudy
23 Boys Plowed then they Cut Barley on the Knoll W. warm Cloudy
Sunday 24 we started to go to Benj'ns we went too Benj'n Came PM W. quite warm
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July 1910
a very fine & heavy shower about 5 oclock a good & soaking rain some thunder
25 A set up wheat shocks & helped us wash after 3 PM J harrowed the sod W. Clear a strong NW wind warm A went to Markham after supper for some Wire fence
26 Boys laid down the Barley shocks south of bush & drew in one load of Wheat AM Benj'n & his 2 men with team & they drew in 6 loads of Wheat & 5 of Barley off the Knoll PM W. warm sun & Cool Breeze a few drops of rain PM but Clear again
27 Benj'n & 2 Men & team helped draw in AM they drew in 3 big loads barley south of bush & 6 loads of Wheat till noon then they went to Benj'n & drew in Peas till after 2 PM when a storm of rain & hail stopped them there was some heavy thunder the old James Lawson barn on 3rd Con Pickering was burned there was heavy hail here but no damage
28 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM they all came down PM & drew in 12 loads Wheat Saml Brownsberger & Lizzie were here to dinner Br inlaw Enos's Called PM W. fine Cler warm sun cool Air
29 they drew in last of Our Wheat loads making 30 loads off 12 acres then they all went to Benj'ns & drew in till a shower stopped them about 1/2 past 4 PM distant thunder nice little shower
30 Boys helped Benj'n draw in Wheat W. very fine cler Cool NW wind
Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3 C by C Gayman Hermans Harvey Russell & Lewis Grove were here to dinner W. a very lovely day Cool air from North
Aug 1910
August 1 Boys Helped Benj'n finish drawing in Wheat then began Cutting Oats I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner there Called at C Burkholder's about 2 hours his wife is quite Poorly thresh went to Henry's & staid all night
2 We Came home AM Willis Cae with us he stays a few days Boys cut grain it was a little drizzly at times yesterday today it was fine & cler quite warm PM
3 Boys & Benj'n & his Man finished Cutting the last of the grain till about 4 PM then they went home & J Cut the spring wheat W. cler warm Cloudy PM a slight shower at bedtime Br C brought David Martin & wife from Pennsylvania for a Call PM
4 Boys drew dung with 4 waggons AM & 3 PM Boys helped all day & Flavius AM they drew on Knoll & on Meadow ground Teenie Stover was here to day W. a very stormy night heavy rain heavy thunder & lightning James Dimmas barn was struck & burned it struck an ash tree & fence Post in our back lane heard today that Dr Robinson was found lying dead in his house he died of a Paralytic Stroke
5 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung AM they helped Flavius draw dung PM W. Cool I & Nancy went awhile to Joes AM Esther & Lewis Called PM Lewis staying over night
6 Boys helped Benj'n Cut Oats with Binder & team W. cloudy AM Cler PM Cool Air I went to Ceder Grove this Morning & brought home grist from Mill
Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to see the boy born about 4 AM all well staid to dinner.
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Aug 1910
J & A went to Henry's to dinner Frank Grove Came to stay a few days W. fine Cool air AM warm PM a little Cloudy
8 A helped Benj'n thresh J & Elias drew in 3 loads Mixed grain & Oats & J fixed up things ready to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands to help thresh W. partly Cloudy
9 threshed with our Syndicate Machine 12 acres fall Wheat (Dawson) about 550 Bus 8 acres Barley about 200 Bus 1 load Mixed Peas & Oats about Bus 1 load Pine Oats about Bus W. rather cloudy PM slight drizzle at times a fine shower after dark some distant thunder Joseph Groves brought M{illegible} & wife & Winger & wife from Indiana for a Call PM I & Nancy went to Joes PM their Baby is not very well Esther was here today & took Frank home Henry's Called awhile PM
10 J helped Flavius thresh AM & Bob Milroys PM A spread dung I took Susanna to Joes this morning the Baby is very sick Adeline & Ben Stover's wife were here to dinner we heard the Baby died about 11 AM I & Nancy went down again PM Anne is doing pretty well A & J & Benj'n are digging a grave for the baby this evening W. warm rather cloudy through the day a thunder shower went around PM
11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J took Chop & then he ganged on Knoll we Buried Anne's Baby at 4 PM (no service) W. very fine warm sun but fine Breeze
August 1910
12 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM then Benj'n helped boys draw in 21 loads mixed grain PM W. Cler warm fine PM
13 Boys drew in 11 loads Mixed grain AM Benj'n helped then they helped Benj'n PM I & Nancy went awhile to see Anne PM she is doing well W. warm rather Cloudy at times
Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Daniels to dinner Frank & Ada went to JD's with us then we brought them home to supper W. warm rather Cloudy
15 Benj'n helped boys with team they finished our Harvest took in 14 loads till about 3 PM then they went to Benj'n I went to Davids & brought Susanna home AM I got very tired W. quite warm slight rain this evening a little distant thunder heard this evening that Jacob Diller was badly hurt today he lost his balance on a beam & jumped into the Mow where the fork was sticking upright in the grain it entered his body & he is badly torn
16 Boys helped Benj'n Finish drawing in I went to JD's this morning to see Jacob he is badly hurt is in bed W. quite warm cloudy all PM a slight rain this evening
17 Boys harrowed & Disced sod W. cloudy & dull nearly all day drizzly rain at times
18 Boys Ganged & harrowed on Knoll & on sod W. a fine shower last night some thunder dull & cloudy Cleared up fine toward evening warm
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Aug 1910
I & Nancy went awhile to Joe's AM Anne is quite smart I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM
19 Boys ganged on Knoll got it finished W. quite warm I went to see how Jacob Diller is he is pretty bad yet they will let nobody in to see him W. very fine
20 Boys finished drawing dung on sod took in last of rakings big load J took Susanna to Dr Daly at Dunbarton she is not very well I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM Alma is sick W fine Cler pretty warm fine Breeze
Sunday 21 at home Johny Ramer's & Ethel Scott Herman & family & Amelia & Eva were here to dinner Ernie & Carl came PM J & A went to Henrys after supper W. a very fine day Eliass Alma is quite sick A went down this Morning & again PM she is no better
22 A & Carl ganged in field north of Meeting house J Chored & got gan Plow fixed & hoed Mangels W. a fine thunder shower before Breakfast cloudy nearly all day warm J went to Elias's Alma is some better
23 A & Carl ganged J Chored & hoed Mangels & took grist chop with Major I & Nancy went to Elias's Alma is in bed yet but doing pretty well Br C's brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Widow Hansberger from Cayuga for a Call PM W. Cloudy very warm sultry
24 J & Carl finished ganging field east of dam.
A finished spreading dung AM then he & Carl ganged south of bush J hoed Mangels PM I & Nancy went to Daniels Enos is poorly W. dull Misty AM some Cler PM very warm
25 Boys ganged in field behind Cider house J took grist PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home PM Alma is a little better is fast in bed yet W. very warm a strong west wind quite strong at times PM
26 Boys nearly finished ganging behind Cider house I went to JD's this morning Jacob is about the same I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Alma is some better W. quite Cool a strong wind all AM gone down this evening slight shower last night
27 A grubbed the sod for Wheat J Disked the Knoll W very fine clear I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron. All passed off well
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gaymn Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Burkholder Benj'n & Johny Drudge were here to dinner Henry's & Davids called awhile P.M W. a very fine day a little cloudy at times
29 A harrowed the ground that was ganged J brought home some Pine roots & then he harrowed too J took Susanna to Elias's & went to Ceder Grove AM brought her home PM. W. very very fine & cler
30 A began sowing Wheat 1 Bus per Acre then he will cross it with another Bush J took cream then he hoed Mangels
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Aug Sept 1910
I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner he is not well he has been Bleeding at the nose frequently the last few weeks he does not look well but is up & around W. Cool East wind looks like rain
31 A finished sowing Wheat 13 acres the Knoll & 8 acres across Creek J Cleaned water furrows & brought home load wood W. a fine shower AM some heavy thunder AM one very heavy Clap
Sept 1 J rolled where he had ganged A helped Elias's thresh AM they Chored PM W. very fine & clear Fanny Lehman was here to dinner
2 J took cream then he helped Benj'n draw dung A helped too with team W. very fine day
3 Boys drew dung on field behind Cider house Benj'n helped alos Mayberry & Sherman March helped AM with team Henry's were here to supper W. pretty warm AM a few showers W. pretty warm AM a few showers PM some thunder
Sunday 4 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby Boy Wilbur Benjamin he is growing fine Joe's were here & Abraham Rittenhouse also to dinner Amelia & Eva came here PM W. a very fine day
5 Boys cleaned wheat J took 2 grists to Davids a good many are getting seed Wheat off us @ 1.05 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius' awhile PM W. showry AM & drizzly Cloudy all PM.
Sept 1910
6 J helped Nancy wash J boiled some sweet apples sugar & water A helped NB's thresh till about 3 PM J helped A spread dung till evening AB's Lizzie was here to supper W. a very heavy rain Early this Morning some thunder dam half full Cloudy AM Cleared up PM warm
7 Boys began Plowing in Wheat stubble W. very fine Clear
8 A & Herman Plowed J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM & then he & A Plowed & Herman spread dung PM he will spread again tomorrow W. quite warm
9 Herman finished spreading dung till noon then he went home A finished drawing dung then he Plowed in Wheat stubble & J Discked behind Cider house I walked to Elias's AM W. clear & quite Cool NW wind
10 A Plowed J finished Discking behind Cider house then he Plowed too W. Cler Cool this morning fine today
Sunday 11 at home Flavius' Fanny & Eva Joe & Anne were here to dinner w. very fine & Clear
12 Boys Plowed J helped wash till 900 I went to Joes AM & took grist PM W quite warm showers went around PM Cool wind from north this evening
13 Boys nearly finished Plowing wheat stubble I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Henry's PM Sarah has Typhoid fever is in bed pretty sick W. quite Cool Clear North wind
14 Boys dug Potatoes Carl helped a very good crop I went to Ceder Grove AM got Horse Major shod all around
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Sept 1910
I went to Elias's PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM J Plowed headlands in Wheat stubble this morning W. fine Cler quite Cool this Morning
15 A Plowed south of bush J brought load of Pine roots from Flavius & load of wood of wood from bush AM he helped A Hoover fix Corn Binder PM & started cutting some feed Corn it runs well W. very fine & Clear we Called Dr Dale of Dunbarton to Come to see Nancy's foot & eg it has been swelling of late he thinks he can help it A helped Alick Milroy thresh AM
16 J & A Plowed south of bush W. Clear
17 Boys finished Plowing south of bush then drew in some feed Corn J went to Peter's driving house raining I brought Amelia at noon to help Nancy A took grist Chop W. very fine day
Sunday 18 at home J & A went to Henry's PM Sarah is doing very well W. cloudy
19 A helped Thomas fill Silo till 3 PM J Cut our Corn then we began to fill about 4 PM got on very well W. clear
20 Finished Cutting Corn till after 9 oclock silo about full then A helped Petty's J began single Plowing behind Cider house W. fine Clear Uriah Drudges brought Pre John Kurts & Deacn Daniel Burkholder from Pennsylvania for a Call PM Daniels were here to supper Joes Called this evening
21 A helped Benj'n fill then they went to Johny Bean's J ganged behind Cider house.
Sept 1910
I went to Ceder Grove PM w. Cler fine
22 J ganged A helped J Bear fill silo awhile then he ganged too W. sharp white frost last night very fine today I took Eggs 14 doz to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts AM
23 A helped fill silo at Johny Bear's & than at Courtneys J Plowed awhile East of Dam I & Nancy went to Henry's to Dinner Sarah is up again W. rather Cloudy looks like rain Willis came with us he stays till Sunday
24 J Plowed A got Mares shod then he Plowed too W. cloudy slight drizzle of rain nearly all day I & Willis went to Joes PM
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Abraham Lehman was here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning but fine day
26 Boys Plowed J helped to wash this morning W. rather Cloudy Mild
27 Boys Plowed between showers J took load Oats & got them Chopped PM This my 74th Birthday w Mild drizzly AM some heavy showers PM Some distant thunder
28 J Plowed A helped Flavius fill silo then they moved to NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine
29 J Plowed A helped NB fill silo AM then he Plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Herman was here to dinner yesterday.
30 A helped fill silo at Scotts & G Dimmas J Plowed
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Sept Oct 1910
I & Nancy went to David Groves to dinner W. very fine & warm
Oct 1 Boys finished Plowing field East of Dam AM A helped A Dimma fill silo & J took grist Chop PM Carl took Susanna to Dr Dale's AM with our Horse & Buggy W. a heavy thunder storm last night after 1000 no Damage near here but it was heavy not much rain Cler today but a very strong NW wind. Cool
Sunday 2 I & Nancy started to got to Benj'ns AM but Wilfred Met us & told us that they had Company then we turned back Elias's were here all PM W. very fine A & Susanna were in meeting at Altona
3 A was at Dimma's filling silo AM J took Cream then he drew Mangels Elias Ross Stover Mart & Joe Barkey pulled them today J helped wash after he Came home he & A drew Mangels with 2 Waggons PM 13 loads W. very fine Cler
4 A helped Arthur Reesor fill silo J drew in Mangels 5 loads & one feed Corn W. Cloudy slight drizzle at times AM some pretty heavy shower's PM & More this evening
5 A Plowed AM he went to J Dimmas Barn raising PM J took cream then he Plowed J brought Anne AM she helped Nancy J took her home after supper W. Cloudy drizzly a few heavy showers pretty warm
6 Boys Chored Thomas's brought John Martin & wife from Lancaster Penn for a good Call PM W. rain rain fine & drizzly all day Cool raining yet at bedtime
7 A & J went to Markham Mary & the Children were here all day W. a very fine day Thomas Diller's called this evening
Oct 1910
8 J took Cream then he & A drew Mangels J went to Jacob Hoover's sale on 9th Con Markham PM A drew in last of Mangels PM We Called up Dr Dales PM he says Nancy's leg & foot are doing well but she Must keep quiet I also got some Medicine he says My Heart is affected & I Must Keep quiet W a sharp white frost last night fine today
Sunday 9 at home Benj'n & family Amelia Ernie & Carl were here to dinner A went to Daniels to dinner W. Cloudy at times pretty Cold NW wind PM
10 A Picked winter Apples J washed AM then he Picked Apples too W very fine & Clear
11 Boys Plowed A brought grist Chop this morning they drew in all the feed Corn this evening AB's Lizzie & Martha Stover Called PM W. very fine
12 Boys Plowed awhile went to Selby's sale near Herman's PM J brought a Cow home that he bought off Herman @ $30.00 we intend to fatten her W. Cool fine & Cler Lydia & Bertha Called PM
13 Boys Plowed AM J took grist Chop & Picked Apples PM A Plowed PM W. sharp frost last night Ice thick as window glass Cler today Cold N wind
14 Boys Plowed AM Picked apples PM W. Cloudy
15 Boys Plowed AM A helped Henry's Pick Potatoes PM J Plowed PM W. Cloudy at times AM fine Cler warm PM
Sunday 16 at home Hermans & Flavius's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day Boys & Esther went to Benj'ns this evening Esther is here every day now
17 A Plowed J helped wash then he Plowed too they finished the sod till noon then A helped W Taylor fill silo J took grist Chop Susanna went with him & they went to Ceder Grove to the store
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Oct 1910
W. very very fine Cler day
18 A helped W Taylor fill silo J drew home stove wood from old bush AM they Picked apples PM Anne was here today sewing w. very very fine Cler
19 Boys picked Apples Anne was here sewing I took home Frank Ada & Mary Mary's Children they were here today W. very fine Cler day David Grove's Called this evening
20 Boys Chored AM A drew stone off Corn ground J took grist Chop & got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. warm cler slight shower PM
21 A took 12 bags Cider Apples to Lapps & left them J brought some Pine roots AM he Cultivated Corn stubble PM A brought load gravel from Collins Pit PM W. Cler Cold East wind pretty strong PM
22 Boys drew dung on west part of field behind Cider house W. fine shower last night Clear AM Cloudy Cool PM some drizzle this evening Joe & Anne Called this evening Anne was here PM sewing
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St John 4th C by Joseph Wismer from Clinton Joseph Groves Henry's & Mart Ramer & Adeline were here to dinner W. rather drizzly this Morning fine Cler PM Cool wind from NW
24 A Plowed in Corn Stubble J took crocks & a Cider Barrel to Lapps AM he Plowed too PM W. cloudy Mild sharp white frost this Morning
25 Boys Plowed AM Herman Came AM he Killed & dressed a Calf of his own he & Flavius helped Boys dress 8 of our Pigs & Picked 10 Roosters PM W. Cloudy fine shower last night fine Cler PM Cloudy AM
Oct 1910 Nov
26 J brought home Sauce from Lapps AM he Plowed PM A & Herman went to Toronto with our horse Billy & Herman's horse 8 Pigs average 17 lbs @ $10.75 per Cwt Herman's calf 105 lbs @ 11 Roosters 14 cts per lb W. pretty Cler drizzly rain this evening
27 Boys Chored AM A helped W Taylor thresh PM W. some rain last night drizzly at times Am mostly Cler PM strong NW wind Calm tonight this is the 53 anniversary of our wedding day and I have never regretted it Esther went home this Morning she & Martha Johny's Lucinda & Ethel Scott go to Waterloo tomorrow
28 A helped Taylor thresh J Plowed W Cler some squaals a heavy squaal of soft snow at noon all thawed Nancy's foof is doing pretty well I think I am some better too
29 Boys Plowed then they helped Thomas thresh an hour before noon Henry & Willis Called awhile AM J took grist Chop PM W sharp white frost last night a thick Ice
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to dinner J A & Susanna went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. Clear Cold rain & SW wind
Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C Herman & family were here to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper w. very very fine & Clear
Nov 1 A helped J Beane thresh for Benj'n J ganged behind Cider house A ganged too W. fine Cler pretty Cold AM Milder PM we heard that Enos Ramer died at 600 this Morning J & A went up after supper
2 A drew stones off fields J brought Anne she helped to sew today J Picked Cider Apples PM W. Cler
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Nov 1910
Esther Came again she was on a visit to Waterloo with Martha Lucinda & Ethel Scott
3 A Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Enos Ramer J got Barrel of Cider Made AM he Chored PM W Clear Sharp Air Dr Called to see me today he say I am doing pretty well
4 A helped JD's thresh J took grist to Davids AM he brought 500 tiles from Pettys PM W. Cler sharp frost last night Cold NW all day thawed in sun
5 A helped JD's thresh till near 1000 J took grist then they put winter apples into Cellar put on storm doors & Chored PM W. Clear sharp NW white frost
Sunday 6 A Susanna & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner J went to Flavius PM W raw Cold W wind squaals of snow at times pretty heavy after dark
7 A helped Elias's thresh from 1000 AM till about 3 PM then he helped Johny Reesor's till night J took Cream then went to Daniels to dinner & brought home 4 Roosters @$1.00 each I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM w. Cler Sharp air about 2 in snow on the ground the air did not thaw much till towards evening mostly gone now
8 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J J took grist Chop AM he helped Benj'n Kill a Pig PM W. partly Cler sharp air frost last night
9 A helped Johny Reesor thresh till about 10 AM J took cream J Susanna & Esther went to see the steam shovel working on the CNR at Thomas Diller's Cut A brought 600 lbs Coal at Locust Hill to fire the threshing Engine W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times nearly all day
Nov 1910
10 Boys Chored W. drizzly rain about all day Mild
11 A took 5 bags Wheat to Whitevale & brought home 17 Paper bags Flour & went by Locust Hill & got 600 stove Coal AM he helped Benj'n thresh after 3 PM J got horse Chief shod on front feet & got 5 bags grain Chopped for Cows AM he Chored PM W. frost last night partly Cler today some snow flurries
12 A helped Benj'n thresh till after 4 PM J took cream & Chored W. fine & Clear
Sunday 13 at home Henry's were here to dinner & supper Flavius & Amelia & Eva were here all PM W. soft snow nearly all AM Cler PM Mild
14 Threshed got done about 1/2 past 3 PM Oats did not turn out very well they were badly threshed with hail when they were in head W. partly Cler mild
15 A went to Plowing Bee at J Dimmas J took grist Chop & Chored W. Clear AM rather Cloudy PM Cool air Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinner
16 A took grist then he helped Flavius Kill 2 Pigs J Chored they put in some tiles in field behind Cider house PM W. Cloudy rain NW wind
17 Boys put in Tiles I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner W Cler some frost last night raw west wind
18 Boys drew off stones AM they put in tiles PM I & Nancy went to Flavius's to dinner W. partly Cler flurries of soft snow PM
19 Boys Clipped a Pony for Benj'ns Wilfred AM Henry & Willis Came then they went to see the Railroad Willis stays all night W. cold raw air
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he went to Dr Dales he does not feel well remarks by C Burkholders sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C C Burkholder's MN & Daniels were here to dinner George Cobers was
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Nov 1910
here to supper W. Dull cloudy not very Cold
21 A helped wash J chored then they set the Horsepower & carried over a lot of Corn I & Nancy & Susanna went to David Ramer's to a Venison dinner (it was splendid) W. Cloudy all day drizzly sprinkling rain PM the Trains are tooting & running lively on the CNR that is the Construction trains
22 Boys filled drain & Chored A helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J took grist PM W. very fine & cler sharp air white frost
23 Boys Jacked up driving house abou 6 in I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner W White frost this morning Cloudy drizzly rain this evening
24 Boys raked back dooryard AM they cleaned drain Mouths PM W. fine & Cler Joe & Anne Called this evening Susanna went to Flavius with our Horse Major
25 J & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM A took grist they Chored PM W. cloudy slight drizzle PM mild J is not very well Dr gave him some medicine he also brought some more for me I am still pretty weak
26 A Chored Am he helped James McCreight thresh PM J & Susanna & Esther went to Funeral of Saml Barkey of Mongolia he died very sudden on Wednesday evening was buried at Widemans W. partly Clear sharp NW Wind
Sunday 27 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Amelia were here PM Ernie & Carl Called little while W. partly Clear Cold NE air
28 A helped Flavius thresh till about 3 PM J & Esther went to A G Burkholders Funeral (Uncle Danl's son) he was Buried at Widemans they Just went to the house W. Cloudy East wind AM sleet & drizzly rain PM turned to snow this evening
29 A went to Thomas's to help thresh the Packing flowed out they didnt thresh J brought 1950 lb Coal from Locust Hill AM with sleigh.
Nov 1910 Dec
W. mild Cloudy about 8 in snow last night a little snow falling all day good sleighing
30 A helped Thomas's thresh all day J brought about a ton of Coal PM W. Mild Cloudy a little snow in the Air nearly all day
Dec 1 J brought load Coal & J brought some gravel for hens PM W. Clear Cold N wind flurry
2 A helped Henry fix Pig pen he stays all night J Chored W. quite Cold 14 deg above Zero this morning
3 A came home after dinner then he went to Johnny Reesor's for butter & to Joes for bread J Chored & took grist W. partly Cler Milder
Sunday 4 at home J went to Dr Dales AM Elias' were here to dinner W. Clear sharp
5 J helped wash A chored & sorted the hens he Picked out about 36 that we intend to sell he got horse Billy shod PM W. quite Cold clear Russell Groves was here to supper Sent for Jim Armstrong this evening horse Chief's not well Jim says he is a little out of condition
6 Boys Chored W. quite Cold 6 deg below this morning. Cler N East air
7 J took Chop AM A mended Harness AM he went to Markham PM W. Milder some snow PM
8 Boys Picked a lot of Fowl & dressed a calf W. some milder Cool SW air
9 A went to Toronto with horse Billy & Democrat there is fair sleighing here but not to Toronto had 2 Barrels snow apples @ 3.00 per Barrel 1 Calf 104 lbs 11 cts per lb 36 Roosters & hens @ 12 per lb for the hens & 14 for the Roosters Henry's were here to dinner W. Cler quite Cold this is my Nancy's 71st Birthday
10 A helped Joe Barkeys dig a grave for Ben Stovers little girl AM
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he & J & Esther went to Funeral PM W. Cold NE wind some snow PM Cold this evening
Sunday 11 at home Joe's were here to supper W. quite Cold
12 J helped wash A took load Chop AM Susanna has been at Elias's since Tuesday she went again this Morning Elias is on the Petit Jury at General Sessions Court W. Cler quite Cold
13 A & Esther helped Benj'ns Butcher J Chored W. Cold SW wind cloudy PM damp Air
14 Boys Chored & fixed things ready for Butchering tomorrow A took cream W. milder raw damp Air PM quite Cloudy
15 Killed 2 big hogs Benj'n & Fanny & Flavius & Fanny helped. Herman & family were here too W light snow nearly all AM Cold N East wind quite Cold this evening
16 A brought 1/2 ton Oil Cake from Markham @ 36.50 per ton he also brought 1/2 ton for Benj'n Daniels & Davids were here to dinner W Cler 8 deg below this Morning 5 above at noon
17 J went to Dr Dales AM he was not at home A took cream A went to Whitevale PM W. milder about 15 above Cloudy a little snow PM
Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John part of 1 C by Levi Grove & C Burkholder Menno Burkholders & Matty were here to dinner W Mild Clear awhile AM Cloudy & Some squaals towards evening good sleighing but thin
19 A helped wash AM J took Susanna to Elias's then he took grist Chop they filled 2 Barrels with apples PM W. Mild partly Clear
20 Henry & Willis Came then they picked 13 Geese W. pretty Cold
21 A & Henry went to Toronto they sold Geese @ 18 cts per lb apples 3.50 per barrel Chickens 13 cts per lb a calf for Flavius @ per lb 2 Pigs for us @ $9.50 W. Cler quite Cold
Dec 1910 Jan 1911
22 Boys Chored A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cler pretty sharp
23 Boys brought load of Pine roots AM J went to Abram Lehmans sale PM Dr Dales Came to see me PM I have heavy Cold & hard Cough he gave me some Medicine I am up & around yet but am weak W. mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM
24 Boys Chored took grist to Davids W. pretty sharp a little drizzle & some snow last night it helped the sleighing some
Sunday 25 Christmas day at home J & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner A went to Meeting at Altona with Thomas's girls Joe Called after supper W. fine & Clear all day but very Cold
26 Boys Chored Amelia & Ernie Called AM with a sleigh load of Visitors from Indiana & Waterloo W. a few in of snow last night & AM Mild
27 had our annual Family gathering & Roast Goose all our family were here a very fine day
28 A took grist Chop & went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash they Chored PM W. Mild a steady fall of snow from East AM about 6 in fell
29 Boys Chored AM they both went to Balsdons sale on 9th Markham PM Cloudy, Mild drizzly PM
30 A helped Move the Threshing Machine from Bert Bean's to Thomas with team AM they Could not bring the Engine so they put it into Bean's yard Herman came to stay all night W. very Cold Clear 13 below tonight
31 Boys Chored A took Chop we Called Dr Dale Nancy has La Grippe is up & around but does not feel very well W. very fine Milder good sleighing
Sunday Jan 1 1911 at home A & Esther went to Meeting at Widemans Flavius & Fanny & Eva Called awhile PM W. Cloudy
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Jan 1911
AM very foggy & thawing some PM light drizzle at times PM
2 J & A took 15 hogs in 2 sleighs to Markham @ $7.00 per Cwt W. foggy & misty nearly all day thawing fast Cooler this evening
3 A drew dung on back Orchard J helped wash W. Cold flurries of snow PM Daniels Called few minutes PM Nancy some better
4 Boys Chored brought a big sow from B Diller's that J bought @ $6.50 per Cwt live weight Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to dinner W. pretty Cold from north flurries of snow PM
5 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM W. Cler very strong W Wind all day snow drifting some
6 Boys Chored A brought home young 3 yr old Horse Colt that he bought off Benj'n @ $170.00 J went to B Dillers W. snow from East nearly all day
7 Boys put Brine on Pork & Chored J sold Mare Maggie to Menno Reesor @ $200.00 MN was here to dinner W. fine Clear Nancy doing pretty well I am none too strong yet but am thankful to say that I can eat well & sleep well
Sunday 8 at home Henry's Called a few minutes PM David Reesor's & Moses Rittenhouse were here to supper W. Cloudy the sun shone a few minutes snowy towards evening strong wind
9 A helped wash then they Chored W. turning Colder very strong wind W. NW Tilman Wideman & wife came to stay all night
10 A went to Ceder Grove J went to Whitevale AM A helped draw Ice for Geo Beatty from Davids Dam PM W. Milder Pretty Clear
11 A helped Johny Reesor's Kill hogs J took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM Mixed with snow tonight
Jan 1911
12 A helped Isaac Reesors Kill hogs AM Henry & Willis were here to dinner W. sharp & clear a fall of wet snow last night froze hard fine sleighing A & Susanna went to Markham PM
13 A took grist AM they brought load Pine roots PM Elias's children were here today they went to Toronto W. cloudy trees covered with white frost Mild
14 Boys took load of straw to James Dimma's AM they went to Graham's south of Mart Barkeys to Bring our threshing Machine to Thomas's but took a notion to leave it there W. Cloudy Mild
Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove Sermon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder Herman & family Russell & Lewis Grove Menno & Levi Drudge & Susie Koch were here to dinner W. Cloudy Flurries of snow Cler PM
16 Boys washed AM they chored PM W. fine & Clear very Cold 9 below Zero this morning 2 above at noon down again tonight
17 Boys brought load Pine roots AM A wet to Markham PM Frank & Ada Barkey were here to dinner W. Cler very Cold 8 below this morning 8 above this evening
18 A took cream he went looking for Rabbits PM got none J & Susanna started to go to Dr Dales AM they met him & turned back she staid at Joes J brought load roots W. 8 below this morning fine & cler today milder 20 above this evening
19 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM J went to Ceder Grove & A went to see the railroad Bridge at Pearses PM W. Mild cloudy all day
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Jan 1911
20 J went with Flavius Collecting threshing Bills A drew Pine roots AM & brought a Grist home they brought load roots PM W. Mild Cloudy all day some drizzly snow
21 A took Cream J got Horse Major shod AM Boys Chored PM W. mild some rain last night cloudy today getting Colder tonight we Called Dr Dale Susanna is not well he came Pm & gave her some Medicine
Sunday 22 at home Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Henry's to dinner W. fine not very Cold
23 Boys washed & Chored Esther went home on Saturday night J went for Flavius' Amelia she is coming to stay all winter & perhaps all summer Susanna took a bad spell this evening we put her to bed W. Cloudy pretty sharp air a slight flurrie of snow last night good sleighing
24 Boys chored A fixed a Bed stead W. fine clear
25 A went to Dr for some medicine for Susanna she is some better they Chored & filled some beds PM W. cloudy air from East flurries of snow PM A lot of young folks came to our old Kitchen to sing this evening
26 A went to Toronto on Trolleys J Chored Mary & all the children were here today W. Cloudy
27 Boys Chored & Cleaned Timothy seed W slow & steady rain all AM drizzly cloudy PM Johny Reesor's Mary & Anne Gayman were here awhile PM
28 Boys Chored W. Freezing Clear strong NW wind all day more Calm tonight
Sunday 29 at home A J & Amelia went to David Groves to dinner W. Clear awhile this Morning then Cloudy a slight drizzle PM thawing
Jan 1911 Feb
30 Boys Chored W. a very strong NW wind last night & today getting Colder towards evening
31 Boys Chored & A took Chop they brought load Pine roots W. Cloudy sharp Ari AM heavy squaals of snow PM 2 in fell C Burkholders wife is very low hardly expected to get better Zero this Morning
Feb 1 J A & Amelia helped Flavius Kill hogs W. pretty strong East wind strong PM heard today that Christian Burkholder's wife died about Midnight she will be buried on Friday at 1/2 past nine to Wideman's She had Brights disease
Candlemas day 2 Boys Chored J took 6 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 26 cts per doz W. Mild Cloudy AM Clear PM getting Colder
3 A & Amelia went to Funeral of Christian Burkholder's wife Sermon by Christian Gayman & Moses Weber spoke too W. East wind strong PM Some snow AM Colder this evening
4 We heart that Br inlaw Enos Hoover was very sick A & Nancy started to go to see him they heard on the road that he was dead they went on & staid to dinner the Dr did not know what his sickness was he will be Buried on Monday he was sick only one week W. Cloudy mild
Sunday 5 J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner Thomas's & Benj'ns were here awhile PM W. nearly Zero this morning 5 above at noon Zero again this evening Clear J & A & Amelia went to Thomas's after supper
6 A & Flavius went to Enos Hoover's funeral they Just went to the house Lewis Burkholder spoke J went with Thomas's Esther to Locust Hill to Meet Br C Elizabeth she Came to get to the Funeral J walked home.
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Feb 1911
& Thomas & Esther took her to the Funeral W. a strong East wind began to snow about 10 Snowy & blowing very strong yet there was no Trustee Meeting at Hebron
7 Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J Boys shoveled snow & helped wash AM J took grist PM W. fine Cler pretty Cold A helped shovel in 11th Con South of Church there are some high snow banks
8 boys Cut some feed & Chored AM they went to Wonchs sale in Whitevale PM W. very fine Thomas's & Elizabeth Martin Called PM
9 Boys filled 4 Barrels with Apples & Picked 3 pr Roosters w. cloudy frosty AM partly Clear PM Herman's & David Groves were here to dinner
10 A went to Toronto with Thomas they hitched a horse a piece 4 Barrels apples 1 Bal Rambo's $2.00 each 2 Bals Russets $2.50 Bal Spies $3.50 they were badly struck with Hail did not look well he had 3 pr young fall Chickens 17 cts per lb W. fine J went to Markham AM Chored PM
11 Boys Chored AM A went to help shovel snow at Hebron PM W. pretty cler very fine
Sunday 12 at home Meeting was at Hebron but some of us have German Measles & did not like to go to Meeting Amelia & A have them they are not sick but do not feel well Daniels were here to dinner & Flavius' whole family were here PM W. Cloudy Mild all day Herman's Called awhile but did not come in
13 A took grist AM he mended Harness & shoes PM W. wind & sleet from East Mild
14 A went to Markham PM W. strong East wind drizzly sleet AM snow PM pretty Cold
15 A went with Thomas to take the cream there are some drifts on the north & south roads W. East wind last night & today not as Cold A sorted apples PM
16 A helped shovel snow on 11th Co AM J took 7 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts PM W East wind Cloudy AM some cler PM
17 Boys Chored W NW wind slight drizzle of rain at times thawing a little we called Dr Dales he Came this evening Susanna is not so well Joe's Called this evening
18 Boys cut big second growth Elm East of dam they are Cutting it into stovewood W Mild thawing a little fine Cler PM Susanna is not so well
Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were all here to dinner Elias's were all here to supper W. Cler sharp Air from North
20 Boys helped wash AM they cut wood & hung up Pork to smoke PM W. sharp Cler
21 A went to Markham AM J Chored Henry's were here to dinner Willis stays Herman was here to dinner too W. Zero this Morning Cold north wind Milder this evening
22 Boys Chored then A started after early dinner & brought Lawyer AF Wilson of Markham & he drew up my last Will & Testament & I Provided for my Dear wife & family & hope the Good God may Bless them A took Mr Wilson home this evening W. strong NW wind & some squaals of snow a little snow last night
23 A split Elm wood J & Willis took grist PM W sharp air from W pretty Cold thawing in the sun PM
24 J took Willis home & went to Kurst's Sale on 7th Con Pickering A Chored & Mended my Bridle W. pretty strong NW wind partly Cler Still good sleighing
25 J took cream A trimmed trees in old orchard AM they both went to Cloughtons sale on the old John Mapes farm PM W. Cler warm thawing
Sunday 26 at home J A & Amelia started to go to Herman's began to drizzle they Came back & went to Elias's to dinner Cloudy drizzly at times
27 J helped wash AM A took grist they Chored PM W. NWest wind flurries of snow at time Colder
28 Boys trimmed trees in Old orchard W. Cold PM West wind Cler sleighing about gone
March 1st 1911 Killed Big Pig Weighed 381 lbs Flavius Benj'n & Anne helped W. strong NW wind Flurries of dry snow at times not very Cold
2 A took some Sausage & hams to Ceder Grove & to Markham @ 14 cts per lb AM he went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM
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Mar 1911
J took Eggs & some sausages & Ham to Ceder Grove PM W Cold NW wind strong Calm tonight
3 Boys Chored AM they went to Roachs sale near Cherrywood PM J bought a fine cutter @ $16.50 Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp NW wind some sleighs running but the roads are tough
4 Boys trimmed trees Susanna & Amelia went to Elias's & to Joe's awhile PM W. Clear some squaals of snow atimes Cold NW wind
Sunday 5 at home Flavius & family Elias & family were here to dinner Henry's Came right after dinner W. Cold East wind some squaals of snow
6 Boys helped wash AM A drew load of wood from B Dillers for Sherman March PM J went to Hermans this morning & bought a cow @ $30.00 & 5 Bus Wheat he brought her home W. Clear Cold NE wind a few inches of snow last night sleighing fair
7 J took Nancy to M Barkey's this morning his wife was hurt in an upset on Sunday evening she had a rib broken & one cracked she is in bad pain but the Dr says she can sit up before long A took grist AM they both went to Pherrills sale on 11th Con PM Herman was here to dinner W fine Clear raw East wind
8 J & A cut some trees for wood in Old bush AM A went to A Milroys sawing Bee PM J took Nancy to Benj'ns awhile PM Wilfred is not well W. very fine thawing
9 Boys worked in bush AM A went to Markham PM J helped take a 2 yr old heifer pat way for Herman he bought her W. Cloudy mild hardly any sleighs running thawing fast
10 A helped shovel out Townline along Thomas's bush J Chored A went to Alick Milroys sawing PM J brought home Chop PM W. Clear strong NW wind getting Colder this evening
11 A helped Flavius saw wood AM J trimmed in Orchard they both trimmed PM W. Cler some frost last night cold East wind
Mar 1911
Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C Henry's were here to dinner Joe's were here PMW. some rain & some thunder last night & More or less all AM & awhile PM (not heavy) quite Cool NW wind
13 Boys trimmed apple Brush for stove wood & Dressed a calf PM W. Clear
14 J took Calf to Locust Hill & shipped it to Ed Lewis's then he trimmed Raspberry bushes A went to threshing Machine Meeting at Flavius's AM the Dividend was $12.00 each he went to N Burkholder's sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler frost last night sun thawing today
15 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed & Chored AM they had a sawing Bee PM 5 saws running Henry & Willis were here too w. Cloudy awhile this morning Cleared up strong NW wind quite strong PM getting Colder
16 A went to Henry's to help him to split wood J split wood in the bush AM he took 18 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 20 cts W. very strong NW wind last night & all day Clear 2 below Zero this morning 12 above this evening the wind seems going down this evening
17 A split wood in bush AM he went to Joe Dillers PM J went to Johny Ramers AM he Chored PM Mary & children were here PM Davids Called few minutes PM W. Milder squaals of snow PM nearly an inch fell
18 J went to Willie Raymonds in ol Clarke Hollow AM & bought 7 fine Pigs few Months old @ $19.00 he Chored PM A Chored & went to Widow Milroys sawing Bee PM W. Cler Sharp the sun thawing the snow I forgot to say that A brought 12 Cwt of Pea Coal from Locust Hill AM at $6.00 per {illegible} Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM
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Mar 1911
Sunday 19 at home Thomas's girls were here awhile AM Joe's Called PM A & Amelia went to Funeral of Solomon Reesor he died on Friday Morning W. Cloudy & partly Clear some heavy squaals of snow PM Mild
20 J helped wash AM a took 5 hogs 940 lbs to Markham @ $6.75 per Cwt he split wood in bush PM J went to FM Reesor's sale at Locust Hill PM he bought 6 fine big dining room Chairs @ 35 cts each w. Cler strong West wind getting Colder this evening
21 Boys Cleaned seed Oats & exchanged some with Flavius J took grist to Davids & got Horse Chief shod on hind feet W. Cloudy sharp Air it is freezing at night & thawing in day times there is hardly any snow to be seen Susanna is sick we Called Dr Dales he says she is all out of order he gave her some Medicine
22 J went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then he went to a sale on the Old Joe Brown farm A Chored Esther & Russell were here to dinner A rubbed the Pork with Mustard & Put it in the garret W. Cloudy drizzly AM cleared up strong W wind PM getting Cold
23 Boys cut up a lot of rubbish in Woodshed AM J took grist & 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 18 cts PM A Chored we Called Dr Dales he Came Susanna is not better she Keeps her bed W. Cler strong Cold NW wind
24 Boys worked in bush AM J took grist & A began Painting West Kitchen floor PM W. Cler Cold air from N Susanna no better
25 Boys trimmed Plum trees & Grape vines AM A painted awhile at Kitchen floor J went to get some more Paint PM W. fine Cler
Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here at dinner Flavius's & Eva & M Barkeys were here PM W. Cloudy Mild A & Amelia went to Herman's to dinner Susanna not so well
Mar 1911 April
27 Boys pulled off old wall paper in the West Cookhouse or summer Kitchen J went to Ceder Grove AM for some new paper & they put some of it on PM W. Cloudy drizzly rain all day it rained a lot last night
28 J helped wash A went to Markham to Meet Dentist AM they finished papering Kitchen PM W. strong West wind all day Cold A finished Painting Kitchen floor PM
29 A took 5 Pigs 970 lbs to Locust Hill @ $6.60 per Cwt AM J took Cream they Chored PM W. squaals of soft snow AM Colder PM
30 Boys cleaned seed grain Carl helped till about 3 PM W soft snow all AM & a little drizzle PM not Cold thawing some
31 Boys sawed pine roots behind barn for Engine W. Clear, Cold W wind sun thawing Daniels were here to dinner Herman Came to stay all night
April 1 J took Cream Willis came with him he stays all night A helped bring Machine from A Grahams they cut up rubbish PM Anne was here awhile PM W. Cold W wind few squaals of snow
Sunday 2 at home Henry's & Joe's were here to dinner Amelia was at Benj'ns to dinner W. clear Cold 12 deg above this Morning North wind
3 J helped wash A got Mare Queen shod on front feet & brought home load Pine roots from Flavius AM they drew roots with 2 teams PM W. Cler Cold East wind froze hard last night
4 A sawed wood with Buck saw J is not well W. strong East wind drizzly rain PM
5 A chored J is not well we Called Dr Dale he has not Come yet W. partly Cler some squaals of rain quite mild
6 A Chored & took Eggs to Ceder Grove 18 doz @ 16 cts Dr Came he gave J some Medicine he says he will soon get better W. Cloudy some slight squaals getting warmer
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April 1911
Amelia was to a Carpet rag Bee at Daniel Ramers
7 A sawed Plum trees & rubbish J is not very well yet Herman came to stay all night he is helping Oscar Wilson to overhaul the Machine at Thomas's W. fine clear
8 A took grist AM he trimmed Raspberry bushes PM J is some better I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. partly clear C Burkholder Came to stay all night frost last night
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he did not feel well remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. frost last night fine clear today
10 A sowed Timothy seed on Wheat on Knoll AM he helped Benj'n cut wood PM J helped wash AM he took Herman's hores to be shod at Ceder Grove PM Herman is at Thomass overhauling the Machine W. sharp frost last night fine Clear today
11 J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM we cleaned our Kitchen AM put down new Oilcloth PM W. steady Cool East wind all day frost last night
12 Boys Chored drove Abes colt in double Harness PM they intend to hitch him up but it began to rain about 3 PM East wind all day did not rain Much Teenie Stover was here to dinner Herman Came stay all night
13 Boys Chored J & Nancy went awhile to David Groves PM Esther is not well she is a little better W East wind not strong slight drizzle this evening
Good Friday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 27 C by Br C Daniels & Willis were here to dinner Henry's were at Albert Reesor's Benj'n & family Flavius Fanny Eva & Carl were here PM Joseph Grove's brought Israel Weber & wife & Daniel Cressman & wife for a good Call PM
April 1911
W mild drizzly rain heavy at times all AM very fine & clear PM
15 J took Chop A put dung round the Raspberrie bushes AM A went to Markham with Benj'n PM W. Cler a strong NW wind Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night
Easter Sunday 16 at home Ernie Carl & Harvey were here to dinner W. fine clear Cold NW wind
Easter Monday at home Br inlaw Simon Hoovers & Alberts were here to dinner J A & Albert went to Maxwells to fish PM they caught 20 Aaron Rittenhouse & wife here PM W. Cler Cold NW wind frost last night Henry's Called awhile PM
18 J helped wash AM A carried the apples out of cellar AM they Chored & Cut feed PM Alma & Frank Barkey were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called PM W. frost last night fine today
19 J & Amelia helped scrub meeting house AM A split Engine wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM A Chored W. some East wind Cler frost last night
20 Boys began seeding below garden to East Corner of Orchard with mixed grain then began in field East of dam with Mixed grain W. Cler, Cold Air
21 Boys worked at seeding W. Cool East air slight drizzly rain AM didnt amount to much Herman's Harvey Came to stay all night
22 Boys worked at seeding W. Cler Cool air from East Alma Frank & Ada Barkey Came to supper & they stay all night
Sunday 23 at home Amelia Ernie & Carl went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias's & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner A & J went to Henry's after supper W. mostly Cler sharp air from NW
24 Boys worked at seeding the ground works very well W. Clear Cool air from north
25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Called awhile at Joe's W. very fine & clear pretty warm
26 Boys finished seeding they have some to harrow & roll yet I & Nancy went to Br N's Lizzy to dinner W. very fine & clear warm
27 Boys finished harrowing & rolling I & Susanna took 16 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 15 cts W. very fine warm & Cler
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April 1911 May
28 A helped Benj'n all day with team at seeding J rolled new meadow behind barn AM he took grist Chop PM I went to Elias's PM W. Clear warm
29 Boys harrowed part of wheat on Knoll & sowed barley on it it needs rain they dug garden PM Hermans Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here today Herman was here to dinner too he was at Thomas's fixing Machine W. very fine Clear warm the buds are Coming on the trees
Sunday 30 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has been sick is up again Daniel has Blood Poisoning in his finger he Pricked it with a thistle or sliver & it swelled up to his shoulder he is in bed but is getting better they Called at JH Ramers he has Grippe W. drizzly rain last night foggy at times today drizzly rain at times warm & growing time
May 1 A helped wash J took grist Chop AM they helped Clean house PM W. drizzly light rain AM very heavy showers at times PM Creek running lively it had been very low
2 Boys helped clean house AM dressed calf cut up wood in shed W. cold NW wind froze some last night
3 J took cream he took calf along & shipped it to Ed Lewis's AM they Chored PM A took grist Chop AM W. sharp frost last night froze Ice fine & clear all day N wind Cool
4 J & Susanna went to Dr Dales AM A raked door yard & they both ganged root ground behind Cider house PM W. Clear Cool air from north froze pretty hard last night
5 Boys ganged & harrowed root ground I went to Johny Reesors for Butter PM W. very fine & warm J took cream A ganged then they both harrowed A went to U Drudges raising PM
May 1911
J leveled the Corn ground by drawing a Plank over it & standing on it PM W. a very fine warm spring day
Sunday 7 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by C Gayman no visitors Benj'n & family Franky Grove & a few boys were here PM W. a lovely growing spring day A went to Henrys after supper on his Bycicle
8 Boys worked on root ground I & Nancy went to Henrys to dinner I got very tired W. a very fine Cler day quite warm the trees are coming into leaf very fast
9 J took Chop AM they both worked on root ground A dug garden & they set out some Prune trees this morning I & Nancy went to Joe's awhile PM then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine
10 Boys sowed Mangels & Plante 5 drills Early Potatoes south of Calf Pasture little May Barkey & Baby Wilbur were here Elias's were in Markham Herman was here to dinner with his Horse W Cloudy Cooler some drizzly rain PM
11 Boys sowed Mangels & Silo corn behind Cider house W. very warm very strong W wind PM A shower went around north after supper
12 A Put dung around Plum trees that he planted & finished making garden J & Nancy went to Daniels he is weak yet but is doing fairly well W. very strong W Wind Cooler this evening I brought Anne to help sew PM
13 Boys Chored AM A & Flavius went to shear Daniel Ramer's sheep PM J drew some stove wood into shed PM W. fine Clear & Cool I & Nancy went to Benj'ns awhile PM Vera has the measles there are a great Many Cases through the Country
Sunday 14 I & Nancy kept house J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner (Amelia & her Brother's went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is doing well W very fine Cler day Cool air
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May 1911
15 A Plowed back garden J helped wash AM they Planted late Potatoes PM they fixed floor of front Kitche stoop this evening W pretty warm rather cloudy PM sprinkles of rain at times
16 Boys went to Henry's this Morning to go Trout fishing on 7th Pickering Henry went with them awhile he Caught one small Trout J & A got a fine Mess of Chubs W. fine rain last night mostly Cloudy today drizzles of rain off & on fine steady rain this evening
17 J took grist Chop A helped at house cleaning Herman was here to dinner with his hores W Cloudy at times fine growing weather
18 A went looking for Mushrooms this Morning he got a lot J Chored Henry's Came to dinner they brought a big Eel that Henry Caught in A Lehmans Pond last night nearly 3 feet long then we had a fine dinner of Mushrooms & Salmon & Eel W. some thunder & fine rain last night Cloudy at times today & very very warm warmest day so far J took 24 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove@ 16 cts per doz
19 J & A went fishing to Dead water with hooks caught about 40 fine Catfish Mostly larger ones J harrowed Corn PM A skinned fish & Painted stoop floor W. quite warm yet little Cooler
20 A took grist Chop J took Susanna to David Grove's AM they fixed swingate at Creek on Townline & Chored PM W very very warm Thunder Clouds going around this evening
Sunday 21 at home Elias's were here to dinner A & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans W. very very warm very heavy thunder north & west last night some rain here Jacob Smiths barn at Almira was burned & all his horses & Cattle & a lot of grain
22 J helped wash AM A drove his Colt awhile with harness on they over hauled fence on north side of old Orchard PM W. quite warm yet it seems cooler this evening
23 J went to Daniels to Castrate his lambs A took grist Oats AM they fixed fence & Chored PM W. a heavy thunder storm through the night some rain quite warm today Cooler this evening it seems cleared up
May 1911 June
went to Markham with horse Major AM W. very fine & clear a pleasant day
31 A worked at Cemetery at Arthur Milroys J finished scuffling Mangels AM he brought load gravel PM W. Cool AM fine shower PM some thunder very fine shower Henry & Willis Called this morning for Potatoes
June 1 A drew gravel J Chored W. very strong NW wind quite Cool Calm this evening
2 A drew gravel he got horses shod PM J Chored W. very fine day rather Cloudy
3 A built wall at Benj'ns J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM he took some Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him W. very fine day
Whit Sunday 4 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on by C Burkholder Daniels & C Gayman & wife were here to dinner Willis was here too he stays all night W. Air from East a little stronger PM began to rain at bedtime
Whit Monday 5 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Susanna went along to Br C's J & A went with Henry's & J Burkholder's to Lake fishing they didnt get many W. partly cloudysome rain & thunder after 4 PM a fine shower lst night
6 J took cream A helped wash AM they both helped Benj'n move straw into shed PM W. East wind Cool showry nearly all day
7 J took Chop A worked at Benj'ns AM they thinned Mangels Flavius & Carl Benj'n his Man Sherman March helped PM W. very fine Cler Lydia & Harvey & little Frank were here to dinner
8 Boys finished thinning Mangels the same ones helped I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner W. fine Clear
9 Boys topped Thistles W. fine a few thunder showers wet around this evening not very heavy a slight shower
10 A took cream & Chored J & Flavius went to Toronto on an Automobile
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May 1911
24 A went for Mushrooms got a fine lot they Chored PM W. very fine & cool strong W wind PM
Ascension day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid at home to attend to the Baker remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark 16 C by Abraham Rittenhouse Freeman Rittenhouse spoke too W. very fine lovely day David Groves Henry Boyer Henry Steckly from Waterloo were here to dinner & Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife and Thomas's Called PM Martin Ramer was here to dinner too
26 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron all Passed reasonably well MN was here to dinner there was Meeting at 3 PM Tobias Martin & Joseph Gingricks spoke also Freeman Rittenhouse Frank Houses & wife & Barbara Johnston Freeman Rittenhouse & Christian Rittenhouse were here to supper Albert Reesor brought Deacon Menno Shants & Deacon Levi Martin PM Joseph Gingrich & for a Call after supper W. very fine Cler A took a load of them to Johny Reesor's
27 J Grubbed corn with seeder A Pointed wall north of horse stable door B Diller & wife brought Sol Horner & wife from Cayuga to supper W. Cler Cool air
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron sermon on St luke 22 C by C Gayma & on Luke 23C by Br C Lords Sacrament was Celebrated no visitors after service Jake & Anne Diller were here to supper Flavius & family were here this evening W. very very warm some Cooler this evening
29 J helped wash & Chored A drew 4 loads gravel from Collins Pit into barnyard W. Cler fine & Cool some wind from north
30 A worked at Cementing at Alex Milroys J scuffed Mangels they are coming fine Susanna & Amelia
June 1911
W slight shower AM very warm today a very heavy thunder storm & fine rain after 9 O' this evening some heavy Claps of thunder it looks like a fire to N East we Just now hear it was Fred Hornshaws barn on 6th Con Pickering
Sunday 11 A Susanna & Amelia went to JD's to dinner J went to Henry's I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner W. very very warm a heavy shower & some thunder about 5 PM some Cooler this evening
12 Boys drew gravel with one waggon on 11th Con W Cloudy at times very heavy short shower PM Nancy & Amelia washed
13 Boys drew gravel with 2 waggons which finished our road work AM they helped Flavius hoe Mangels PM W. cloudy at times fine & cool
14 Boys helped Flavius hoe Mangels J Came home at 3 PM & grubbed Mangels & some of Corn with seeder I took Nancy Susanna & Amelia to Elias's to a rag sewing Bee & brought them home PM W. a very fine Cool Clear day
15 A grubed Corn with Thomas's Grubber then they both Topped thistles A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels after 3 PM W. a very fine Cool Cler day
16 A helped Benj'n at Mangels all day J helped till noon then he took grist Chop & got Major & Billy shod W. very fine Cool Cler day
17 Boys both helped Henry hoe Mangels W. fine cool rather Cloudy at times
Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine pretty warm
19 J took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for W Shants @ $7.00 per Cwt (800 lbs) A helped wash AM they topped thistles PM W. very warm
20 Boys topped topped thistles AM J topped thistles in pasture field PM & A went to barn raising
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June 1911
at Davidsons on Chris Stovers place PM Noah Brownsburger were here to dinner W. fine & Cool NW wind through the day
21 A Cut Thistles AM he scuffed Corn PM J went to help shingling at Jacob Smiths new barn W. a very fine cler day
22 J scuffled Corn A hoed they also put up some wire fence back of Orchard to let the cows into the swale pasture W. very very warm some clouds went around but did not rain our Good King George the Vth was crowned today
23 A went to OAC farm excursion J Scuffled Corn W. some Cooler partly Cloudy a little rain this evening
24 A went to help at Smiths barn J took grist Chop & Chored w. partly clear fine & cool I went to Joes PM J took Susanna to Dr Dale AM
Sunday 25 at home Henry's & Elias's were here to dinner Benj'ns were here PM A went to Dr Dale this Morning he has a very bad Cold W. partly cloudy not very warm
26 A helped Benj'n hoe Mangels part of today J hoed in our own mangels W. Cloudy drizzly rain at times I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J helped wash AM
27 I & Nancy went to Benj'n to dinner Boys hoed Mangel W. very very warm thunder Clouds went around a slight shower here toward evening
28 J Grubbed Mangels & Potatoes A hoed he helped Flavius cement his cow stable floor PM Esther Louis & Frank were here to dinner Joseph Atkinson was here to dinner too W. very fine & Cool
29 A helped Flavius at Cementing J took grist Chop AM & then he Cut a lot of grass in Meadow back of barn it is not very heavy I & Susanna went to Elias's awhile PM W. very fine & Cool air
30 Boys Cut hay Am over half of meadow then they Tedded raked & Cocked some they drew in 2 loads this evening W. fine warm clear Willis came to stay all night.
July 1911
July 1 Boys drew in 9 loads hay Ernie helped PM W. very very warm it was reported to be 94 some places
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 15 C by Levi Groves Pre C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover & Russell & Levi Grove were here to dinner Pre Levi Grove & wife were here to dinner too C Burkholder & his sister Susy Hoover here here to supper Flavius & family J & Anne were here after supper w. very very warm near the 100 mark in some places (but a very welcome Breeze from NW fine Cool Breeze
3 A A took a fat Cow & Heifer to Butcher White in Markham @ $80.00 J cut some grass then went & brought A home they drew in few loads hay PM W. very very warm the warmest day since 1854 over 100 deg in Toronto
4 Boys raked last of Meadow & drew it in they got 16 loads of the 10 acre field W. very warm yet a Cool Breeze is very welcome Mary & the children were here today Picking Currants
5 Boys cut thistles & chored I took Amelia & Susanna to Thomas's rag sewing Bee & brought them home this evening W. very warm a fine thunder shower PM some heavy thunder & a fine rain some Cooler this evening
6 A drew 4 loads Gravel from Collins into barn yard J Grubbed Mangels AM he chored PM W. quite warm yet the storm yesterday was very strong along townline west of 10 Con to Armadale it took part of roof of Freemans barn & a lot of shade trees were torn down
7 Boys drew home stove wood into wood shed W. fine & Cool, clear
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July 1911
8 A scuffled Corn J went to Stouffville for repairs for Binder I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine pretty warm PM A went to Stouffville this evening the repairs that J got were not the right ones
Sunday 9 at home A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona Thomas's Martha & Esther were here to dinner W. very very warm away up in 90 deg some Breeze ( but still it is very warm thunder cloudy went around north PM
10 A helped wash J Chored W. very warm AM a heavy rain & thunder storm PM some pretty heavy Claps a regular down pour of rain the Old Pond was about empty it is near full again Cooler this evening
11 Boys Plowed sod in meadow behind barn it is soaked Thoroughly W. warm AM a heavy rain after dinner some thunder Susanna Amelia Flavius Fanny & Eva were in Toronto on Train Creek running
12 Boys Plowed Herman made his last Call with his Horse today W. very fine Clear Cool Air
13 J took Cream A cut Corners in Wheat field then they cut awhile with Binder till noon then a fine thunder shower came after dinner they Plowed PM not so very warm
14 Boys Chored awhile then finished Cutting Knoll till noon then a shower came after dinner then they Plowed awhile then Cut till supper when a heavy shower & pretty heavy thunder Came Cooler now
15 J took Cream A took grist Chop to Whitevale (David is repairing his Mill) then they finished cutting the Wheat it is a pretty fair Crop Henry's were here PM W. Cloudy at time not so warm
Sunday 16 at home J A & Amelia went to Daniels to dinner W. partly cloudy a little distant thunder a very little rain at times some thunder & heavy rain tonight after bedtime.
July 1911
17 J took 7 hogs 1190 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank this Morning @ $7.00 per Cwt A Plowed sod J Plowed too when he Came home Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here Picking Raspberries David Lewis came with them W. partly Cloudy quite a heavy shower PM
18 Boys finished Plowing sod Barbara Diller & her husband D Weaver from Colorado were here to supper their 2 Children were with them W. fine Cler not so warm
19 Boys finished Plowing harrowed sod & cut awhile in barley west of dam Lydia Harvey & little Frank Mary & the Children were here Picking Currants & Berries Herman made his last round with his Horse W slight shower AM pretty heavy shower this evening some thunder not so warm
20 A took Susanna to Dr Dales AM he finished Cutting Barley PM J went to Jackson Point on an Excursion from Markham w. Cler not so warm I took 12 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove PM @ 17 cts
21 Boys chored & began to draw in Wheat they drew in 4 loads Daniels were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this morning, fine & Cler today
22 Boys & Benj'n & his 2 Men Mayberry & Sherm March drew in rest of Wheat till 1/2 past 10 9 loads they raked the stubble & drew it in PM 2 loads W. very fine Cler N Wind
Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Uriah Drudges to dinner J A Susanna & Amelia went to Joes to dinner W. not so warm rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain this evening
24 Boys drew dung on Plowed Sod Benj'n two men helped AM with team he helped too PM they got done about 4 PM Herman's Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here PM Picking Berries
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July 1911 Aug
W. Cool a heavy strong W wind quite strong
25 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team w. cool with strong wind Susanna & Amelia went to Markham AM with Horse Major
26 Boys helped Benj'n AM then they all came & drew in our barley till about 4 PM W. partly Cloudy Cool Benj'ns Vera was here today Alma Frank & Ada Came to stay all night
27 J cut Mixed crop below Orchard & below bush Herman spread dung AM I took 17 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts W. fine
28 J took grist to Whitevale then he Cut above bush A helped Thomas thresh part of the day Elias's Children were here yesterday & today W. Cler pretty warm Air from East
29 Boys helped Benj'n draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread & then to Ceder Grove AM W. pretty strong wind quite warm
Sunday 30 al went to Meeting except J he staid with Amelia she has bad Cold remarks by Br C sermon St John part of 1st C by C Gayman no visitors but Mary Cullen PM Joes Called this evening W. quite warm thunder clouds went around north this evening
31 Boys drew in Mixed grain south of garden 4 loads then they cut oats East of dam W. quite warm A helped Cut weeds in gr{illegible}y and after supper I went AM to Ask a few to come & help
August 1 Boys Cut about half of Mixed Peas & Oats in it E field & drew in 4 loads pure Oats Mayberry helped PM W. very very warm thunder clouds in the west this evening few drops of rain at bedtime
2 J took grist Chop to Davids then Cut grain he finished field Peas & Oats A helped Flavius thresh PM W rather cloudy at times warm
Aug 1911
a slight sprinkle of rain this morning
3 threshed AM & little while PM Lydia Harvey & little Frank were here the grain is not very heavy there was a sort of blight struck the oats there are a good many light grains the fall wheat is fairly good barley good W. cloudy all AM clear awhile PM Cloudy this evening quite warm
4 J took grist Chop then they spread dung they finished Cutting the grain below Orchard PM which finishes our harvest W. quite cloudy AM fine cler PM
5 A went to Markham AM J brought Chop from Davids they drew in 4 loads Oats & J raked below garden & they drew rakings in W. very heavy dew & Mist this morning warm Cler
Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Johny Ramers to dinner J A & Susanna went to Henry's to dinner W. quite warm thunder clouds went around PM
7 Boys drew in 4 loads south of bush & 4 loads East of dam A helped wash AM J brought loads Alone & A helped unload W. Cler warm
8 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramers to dinner called at Saml Ramer's PM then went to Joseph Groves to supper then went to Daniels to stay all night W. Cler quite warm
9 went to Delilah Hoover to dinner then Came home Q. quite warm Cool Breeze from S West the Boys & Benj'n drew in a lot of grain today A & J helped Milroys & J McCreight thresh
10 Boys helped Benj'n drew in a lot of grain W. quite warm cloudy awhile PM
11 A Grubbed in field where they will sow Wheat J raked stubble AM they finished drawing grain Benj'n helped PM I & Nancy went to Flavius at 4 PM Flavius fell out of the Mow onto the waggon rak he is pretty badly hurt but no bones broken W. fine Cool wind lovely day
12 Boys helped Benj'n drew in all day W. fine Cler
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Aug 1911
I got Horse Major shod all around this morning then I went to Johny Reesors for butter & to Joes for Bread for Susanna
Sunday 13 at home Henry's & Joes were here to dinner Harvey Wilsons Ed Wilson Mrs Wilson & Mrs Warren Called PM in their Auto & took Nancy & I Susanna & Anne & gave us a very Pleasant Ride 5 miles around the Block a very fine day a little Cloudy at times
14 Boys helped Benj'n draw in AM A Disked & J Grubbed PM. W. quite warm Flavius is up & around again
15 A went with Waggon to help Elias draw in grain they drew in 4 loads then he came home drizzly rain stopped them he went again after dinner they drew in 8 loads, Cler some strong W wind J took cream he took grist chop PM
16 A took 8 hogs 1290 lbs to Locust Hill for Shank @ $7.35 AM J Cleaned Mangels A took grist Chop PM W. quite warm shower went around Deliliah & Peters Mary Came to stay all night
17 J took cream A harrowed J harrowed when he came home they began to ganged in NE field PM W. quite warm fine Breeze a very fine heavy shower of rain a few minutes PM
18 Boys ganged I & Susanna went to Elias's PM W. warm a heavy squaal of wind after dinnner very little rain here had a Call AM Mrs John Cober her Daughter Martha & her husband C Hisey from Kansas & her Daughter Susan Robson quite Cool this evening
19 J took Cream he brought Willis with him he stays a few days A took 4 bags grist to David's & left it there they both ganged I & Willis brought grist home with Horse Major PM W. fine Cler Cool air NW wind
Sunday 20 at home Elias's were here to dinner & supper Flavius Boys & Eva were here to dinner W. fine Cler & Cool Breeze from north
Aug 1911
21 Boys ganged I & Nancy & Willis went awhile to Joes PM W fine Cler Cool Breeze Henry Called & took Willis home this evening
22 Boys ganged W.quite warm thunder clouds in NW
23 A helped Benj'n Benj'n draw dung J went to Markham AM he chored PM David Groves were here to dinner W fine Cool Breeze a very little rain last night
24 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his 2 men helped with teams Elias's Man helped with team till 3 PM W. fine Cler Teenie Stover & her sister Barbara & Rachel Hilts were here to supper I took 13 dozen Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 19 cts
25 J helped Elias Thress A helped Flavius draw dung with team I went to Johny Reesor for Butter W. Cloudy all day
26 A was at Henrys all day fixing barn doors J helped Elias finish threshing till about 9 AM then he took grist Chop & Chored MN was here to dinner then we went to half yearly Conference all passed off very well W. very fine Cler
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Burkholder visitors C Burkholder & Lizzie Gibner Herman & family David Nighswander & wife Peter Nighswander & Lucinda Reesor W. Air from East Distant thunder NW & SW PM a slight little shower here
28 A helped Johny Reesor thresh J Grubbed in sod W. foggy cloudy AM fine heavy showers PM Soaked pretty well in
29 A helped Johny Reesor till after dinner then in evening J finished Grubbing & ganded in field East of dam W. fine Cler Cool N Wind Br N's Lizzie was here to dinner
30 J took 7 Pigs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill @ $7.50 for Boyd then they drew dung with 2 Waggons Ernie helped to load W. quite Cool Adeline & Emma Stover were here to dinner
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Sept 1911
31 Boys spread dung I & Nancy went to JH Reesors to dinner Called at Benj'n Stovers W. fine Cler Cool N East air
Sept 1 A helped Flavius drew dung with team J took Grist Chop & Chored W. fine Cler cool NW wind
2 J began to gang in East end of big field A went with George Beatty to Lake Scugog to troll for Muskinonge they got none there was some rain & thunder AM ground well soaked
Sunday 3 at home Elias's Children were here to dinner & supper A Susanna & Amelia went to Meeting at Altona J & Frank Barkey went to Henry's awhile PM W. very fine Cler
4 J cut feed corn with Corn binder then he ganged north of bush A harrowed in N East field where it was ganged Abraham Raymonds were here to dinner W. fine Cler
5 Boys ganged I went to Ceder Grove PM Russell & Louis Grove came to stay all night they were at Exhibition in Toronto W. fine Clouded up PM began to rain towards evening fine steady rain raining yet bedtime
6 A ganged all day J ganged AM he began to sow Wheat PM W. very fine Clear day
7 A & Carl finished sowing Wheat then they ganged I went to Toronto I & Nancy went to Hermans their little Frank is sick getting better W. Cloudy East wind a little drizzle of rain not heavy
8 Boys ganged & A rolled big field Herman Came to stay all night I went to Ceder Grove W very fine
9 A Disked in Wheat stubble with 3 Horses A went to Benj'n at 3 PM to help fill Silo J took Chop PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very Cloudy AM Cler PM
Sunday 10 at home Henry's were here to dinner Ernie & Carl with W. very fine day Amelia went to Meeting at Widemans
Sept 1911
11 J Cut our silo Corn A helped Benj'n & Cou{illegible} fill then they came here about 4 PM & cut in about half of our Corn W. warm thunder showers went SW this evening slight sprinkle here warm I brought Anne PM J took her home this evening
12 finished filling silo till 1/2 past 9 then A went to Pettys he Came home about 4 J Disked in wheat stubble W. Cler quite Coo N Wind a very heavy dash of rain last night & some heavy thunder
13 J began Plowing sod in Pasture field with 2 furrow gang A harrowed Wheat stubble AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM I & Nancy went to Elias's a while PM W. fine Cler Cool N wind
14 A helped G Dimma finish silo then he & J Plowed Sod & rolled some I took grist Chop & took 10 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 21 cts PM W rather cloudy East wind
15 Boys finished Plowing & rolling sod he took in our Beets W. very fine cler pretty warm
16 A harrowed East of dam & began to Single Plow J Rolled sod W. Cler quite warm Amelia & Susanna went to Dr Dale AM Frank Barkey Came here this Morning he stays tomorrow Elias's are away visiting to John Brillinger's & others
Sunday 17 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner W. very fine warm & cler
18 Boys Plowed East of dam J took cream this Morning W. fine warm Cler
19 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner then to Henry's to supper & staid all night W. Cloudy fine shower on the way going up Cler PM
20 went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers to dinner then Came home W. W fine Clear all day Cool Air
21 A helped fill Silo at Pilkeys & Arthur Reesor J Plowed & took 13 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 per doz. Herman's Lydia was here helping us W. Cler AM Cloudy & fine shower PM
22 J Plowed A was at Flavius filling Silo PM he took Lydia home tonight
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Sept 1911
W fine Cler I & Willis took grist Oats to Davids PM
23 J took Cream Willis went with him then he went home with Henry's Man then Boys plowed A helped at Thomas's filling silo PM Albert Reesor's brouht Henry Usher & wife & Joseph Snider & wife from Waterloo for a good Call PM I brought some pumpkins from Benj'n & went to Joe's PM W. very fine warm
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks on St Luke 22nd C by C Gayman Sermon on Luke 23 by Br C Russell & Louis Grove Flavius's Eva & AB's Lizzy were here to dinner Flavius & Fanny & the boys & Benj'n were here PM Joes were here to supper W Cloudy all day warm
25 J Plowed A helped J Beane fill silo AM he plowed too PM W. Cloudy Misty AM Cler Cooler Pm some rain last night I & Nancy went to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders awhile PM
26 J Plowed A helped wash then he went to NB to fill silo I took Chop to Davids & went to Ceder Grove AM Esther & Louis were here to dinner W. Cool Clear some rain last night
27 Boys worked in Root Cellar AM they have ordered a Gasoline Engine & they intend to set it to run the separator & the Root Pulper also the Cutting Box they Plowed PM A went about 400 to help Gordon Dimma to fill silo W. Cloudy & rainy AM Cler PM Cooler this is my 75th Birthday
28 A helped Dimmas fill AM he drew 2 loads Gravel PM J Plowed & rolled I & Nancy went to Joes this evening to stay all night Joe took Mart & Esther to Locust Hill they went to Waterloo Daniels were here to supper
29 Mary & May & the Baby were here to day I took 18 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 22 cts per doz took May home I & Nancy went to Joes to day all night at J was going to Toronto but he didnt go it rained last night
30 was at Joes all day W. fine AM Cloudy PM Amelia went home to say this evening so we will be without a girl for awhile Sharp frost on Thursday morning.
Oct 1911
Sunday Oct 1 at home W. steady rain till after dinner some drizzle PM
2 Boys Pulled mangels AM they drew in 7 loads PM W. fine Clear
3 Boys Pulled Mangels & drew in 15 loads W East wind all day began to rain this evening Susanna went to Markham to Dentist with Major Amelia & Fanny went with her she left impression for Teeth
4 Ernie Plowed in Abes place Abe helped Flavius Cement Stable AM he helped JD's thresh PM J Picked some Apples AM he Plowed PM W. Cler very strong W winds & Gales Cooler this evening
5 J helped JD's thresh AM A Pulled Mangels then they both finished Pulling & drawing Mangels PM loads I took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 23 cts this morning W. Cler Cool Air not so windy
6 Boys Chored till after 9 then went to the Markham Fair W. Cloudy this Morning began to rain slowly from East at 900 rain all day pretty fast at times they got home about 5 rainy yet
7 J went to Markham AM to bring home the gasoline Engine A Chored I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joe's A helped Alick Milroys thresh PM J Chored & Picked winter apples PM Benj'ns Fanny helped up to day Machine Came this evening W. Cler fine all day Cool air
Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Clear Cool a white frost last night
9 threshed all out run very well we had a fair turnout of Mixed grain {illegible} Oats & Peas & Oats very fine day Benj'ns Fanny helped us in the house got done about 1/2 past 3 PM
10 I & Susanna went to M Dentist Barker at Markham I left Impression for 2 Teeth in lower plate Susanna got new plate A helped Flavius thresh till 1/2 past 3 PM then he helped J bring in some feed Corn J Picked winter apples W. very misty this morning cleared up very fine
11 A helped J McCreight thresh AM he brought AB's Lizzie to work for us awhile PM J Plowed W Cloudy a very light drizzle all day Daniels were here to dinner
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12 A took some Chop this Morning then J Plowed out some Potatoes then A Picked J Plowed till noon A picked Potatoes J helped him finish then they got about 15 bags they are good I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM 6 1/2 doz Eggs at 25 cts W. a very fine cler day
13 A Picked Apples AM he helped Benj'n thresh PM J Plowed W. fine he Picked Apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine
14 A helped Benj finish threshing AM he Plowed PM J Plowed AM he Picked apples PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine slight frost last night the Trains began to run on the GNR regular on Monday
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & AB's Lizzie went to M Barkeys to dinner Boys & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. very fine & Clear all day a little Cloudy this Morning
16 A Plowed J Picked winter apples W. very fine Cler some East wind boys brought Willis along last night to stay a few days
17 J went to Flavius to Pick Apples rain stopped them about 1000 A Picked at home W. Cloudy began to rain about 10 AM rainy yet bedtime heavy at times
18 A plowed J Picked Apples he took 4 bags Wheat to Whitevale this Morning & exchanged it for Flower Flavius helped Pick Apples PM Henry Called after dinner & took Willis home W. very fine
19 A Plowed AM Ernie Came & drove his team PM & A Made some sash for them in our shop J Picked Apples for Sauce I took 3 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. very very fine
20 J took 16 bags Cider Apples to Lapps AM A plowed J Plowed too PM W. very Misty AM also PM
21 A helped Thomas's thresh till after 3 PM J took some Chop then he Plowed nearly finished root field I went to Johny Reesor's for Butter & to Joe's for Bread W. Cloudy all day.
Oct 1911 Nov
Sunday 22 all went to meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C no visitors Daniels called Benj'n & family were awhile PM W. very Misty Cler a while at noon drizzly rain at times PM
23 J took Cream & brought home sauce they Plowed all day began Plowing sod second time north of Meeting house W. Cloudy squaals of rain PM Benj'n Hooever & wife were here awhile PM Herman Came to stay all night
24 Boys Plowed Saml Brownsberger & dau Elisabeth were here to dinner W. very fine day
25 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner then went to Enos Nighswander's to stay all night awhile to David Nighswander after supper W. fine day
26 went to Ed Myer's to dinner awhile to Levi Groves then came Called at Henry's a few minutes W. fine Cool
27 Boys Plowed every day I took 2 1/2 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 27 cts W. about an inch of snow on the ground this morning thawed this is the 54th anniversary of our wedding day & I have never had reason to regret it
28 A brought load Coal J went to Markham for a lot of rigging for the Engine & took Cream they Picked Cider Apples PM W. strong cold W wind
Sunday 29 at home Br C's & Joes were here to dinner Elias & family Called PM W. fine Cold W wind
Thanksgiving day 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of C by Br C Daniels Davids & family & Elias's were here to dinner W. Cler raw East Wind
31 J Plowed A Nancy & Lizzie went to Funeral of David Hane at Widemans he died on Sunday W rain last night Cloudy light drizzle all day not Cold
Nov 1 J took grist A Chored AM they both went to Plowing Match on 5th Con Markham PM W. Cler rain Air began to snow after supper ground White already.
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Nov 1911
2 Boys brought Colt home from Pearces Pasture AM they Chored PM W. Clear cold W wind about 2 in snow sun is thawing Freezing in the shade
3 A helped Bob Milroy thresh till near noon then he worked at fitting his Engine J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod AM he brought load Coal PM W. very Clear sharp air snow all gone
4 A worked at setting Engine J went to George Gates Plowing Bee on the Old Barnard farm I went to Johny Reesors for Butter & to Joes for Bread W. Milder Cler like Indian Summer a little smoky
Sunday 5 at home Flavius & his Family were here this evening W. Cloudy & Mild
6 A began to draw dung rain stopped him J helped wash then they worked at setting Engine began to rain from East after 900 rained all day
7 J went to Henry's A & Susanna went to Markham AM they put apples down Cellar PM Benj'n helped W Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up strong W. wind
8 A & Ernie drew dung with 2 teams near Willow trees J took grist & went to Ceder Grove with 2 1/2 doz Eggs @ 30 cts AM he went to Sale on the Old Peters farm near Cherrywood he got table 30 cts W. fine rather Cloudy Nancy has not been very well for sometime we Called Dr Dales on Sunday she is a little better she is up & around
9 Boys put in some Tiles & Plowed in last of dung AM they A drew off stone & J made water furrows PM W. strong W wind all day
10 Boys worked at starting Engine got it running J made Cider at Lapps PM W. raw last night drizzly AM fine Cler PM at times Nancy pretty well again
11 J went to Henry's AM he brought Willis to stay awhile he took grist PM A worked at Engine he helped to cut Briars in grain and PM W. Cloudy & Clear at times
Sunday 12 at home all day Benj'n was here awhile PM W. very strong W. wind last night & today rain & drizzle AM mild getting Cooler towards evening
13 J helped wash & Chore A worked in stable W. strong West wind quite Cold
14 A helped W Taylor thresh J took grist AM Chored PM Henry Called AM & took Willis home they have a Baby girl born this Morning both doing well W. rather milder began snowing heavy after supper.
Nov 1911
15 Boys worked at setting Engine Cut some feed Herman Came to stay all night Joe & Anne Called this evening W. Cloudy mild about 2 in snow last night
16 Boys Chored Davids were here to dinner & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's to supper Amelia & Ernie & Carl Called this evening W. sharp air Cler snow not thawing very much
17 A worked at stable J went to Markham AM W. strong East wind snow to sleet more or less all day A clipped a horse for Pilkeys PM
18 A worked at Engine J took grist Chop & he got Butter at Johnnies & Bread at Joes W. strong wind from west all day squaals of snow at times getting some Colder
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10 C by Levi Grove Martin Ramer was here to dinner J & A went to Henry's after supper w. Cler fine
20 J helped wash AM he made Cider PM A went to Colon Reesors AM worked at Engine PM W. Mild thawing some
21 A helped Herman Kill hogs J got Horse Billy shod AM he Chored PM W. fine clear sharp air
22 J took cream a worked at Engine Herman's & W Smith & Delilah were here to dinner Delilah & Smiths Staid for supper W. sharp Air partly clear
23 J took Lizzie home then he went to David Groves to dinner then he left the Horse at Henry's & walked to Nighswanders sale on the Old Mike farm Amy Mayberry Came to work for the Boys this winter W. Cloudy soft drizzly rain most of the day
24 A helped Dillers thresh AM he helped NB's PM J Chored & brought gravel for the hens W. few in snow & sleet last night Mild today thawing few sleighs running freezing tonight
25 A helped NB's thresh till noon J took cream AM he took grist PM Cloudy Flurries of snow
Sunday 26 at home JD's were here to dinner Amelia Ernie & Carl were here PM Joe's Called awhile AM W. mild flurries of dry snow at times
27 J helped wash A filled 2 Barrels sith Vendesine Apples & they Picked 4 pr Roosters AM they Dressed a Calf & 4 Pigs PM W. very fine Hermans Harvey came to go to Toronto with A tonight
28 A & Harvey went to Toronto 4 Pigs 376 for $9.25 4 pr Roosters lbs 14 cts per lb 1 Calf 114 lb@ 11 1/2 ct 2 Barrels apples @ $1.50 W. Cloudy drizzly rain off & on the most of the day
29 Boys Chored W. strong W. wind last night & today Freezing
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Sold Beef to JB Reesor June 15th 1911
@ 9 ct per lb 15 lb $ 1.35
22 13 1.17
29 15 1.35
July 6 14 1.26
13 15 1.35
20 13 1/2 1.22
27 13 1.17
Aug 3 14 1.26
10 12 1. 8
17 12 1/2 1.12
24 14 1.26
31 13.1/2 1.21
Sept 7 12 1. 8
14 14 1.26
21 15 1.35
28 12 1/2 1.12
$19.81
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{Front Cover of Notebook - Coloured Lithograph painting of St Bernard Dog}
Faithful Friends
St Bernard
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77.2.17
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Sept 1906
Private Journal of B.B. Reesor
Sept 6 1906 A helped Benj'n J & Henry single plowed in field north of Meeting house. W. very fine warm, Cool Breeze
7 J & Henry plowed A helped Benj'n Anne went to Toronto W. 80 above Zero Cool breeze
8 J & henry plowed A helped Benj'n I went to Ceder Grove AM W. quite warm fair & Cler Cool Breeze
Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 15 C by Jos Wismer went to Br inlaw John Hoover's to dinner W. quite warm
10 J & Henry finished plowing field north of meeting house A helped Pilkeys thresh I helped Anne wash AM W fine Cler warm
11 A took Cream then they dug some Potatoes they Chored PM Henry & Sarah went to Toronto on Trolleys, Johny Reesor's brought Menno Horst & wife & Moses Martin & wife from Waterloo they staid to supper W. very warm over 80 deg
12 Boys drawed dung into field East of dam W. quite warm
13 Boys drew dung & J took Cream AM A & Henry ganged East of dam PM W. warm AM a very heavy shower just aafter dark distant thunder the ground is well soaked fine & Cool PM
Sept 1906
Hardware Widemans Man Haigh was here today & put Eavestroughs on our new Kitchen
14 A & Henry finished ganging field & then drew dung J Chored W. fine Cler Cool Mary & Children were here all PM & Elais Came to supper & staid too
15 A & Henry drew dung AM A helped A Dimma fill silo PM Henry & Benj'n went up to Markham PM to try & buy some Horses Henry bought a fine Mare off W. Raymond 4 year old @ $125.00 W. very fine
Sunday 16 I & Nancy got Flavius Mare & went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated went to Daniels to dinner Daniel is in bed with Rhumatic fever Called to see Grandmother she is well W. very fine Cler
17 J & Henry began single plowing behind barn A Helped W Tran fill silo today & helped Gordon Dimma PM W. fine Cler
18 A helped G Dimma finish silo till about 9:00 then they moved to Flavius A & Henry helped with team J Plowed W. very very warm & close
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Sept 1906
Dr Called at noon Susanna is not well S Lehman's here to dinner.
19 A helped Thomas with team filling silo J began Cutting Corn he got up at 4:00 he got done soon after dinner the Engine & Cutter Came after 4 began filling before 5 O it runs well W. warm Cler not so warm as yesterday Mary & the Children were here PM
20 Filled our Silo got done 1/2 past 10 Oc J Plowed I & A Cleaned out Cistern PM Henry helped W Pettry fill silo PM & they set up at Benj'ns this evening W. rather cloudy pretty warm slow drizzly rain tonight
21 Henry helped Benj'n finish filling silo before noon then he helped Thomas fill his on his other farm J & A Plowed PM W. quite warm didnt rain much last night Nancy & Anne went to Markham with Flavius Mare Rose
22 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his man helped with team AM & Benj'n helped with team till rain stopped them after 3 PM Peters Jacob helped to fill till rain came then they spread dung W. pretty warm fine heavy rain after 3 PM some thunder a little rain last night distant thunder
Sept 1906
Sunday 23 at home Jesse Burkholders were here to dinner Thomas & whole family called after supper W. very fine & quite cool
24 J & A ganged down Manure in field East of dam Henry went to Markham AM J & A single plowed behind barn & Henry helped Thomas's draw in feed Corn PM W. very fine Cler & Cool Slight frost last night
25 A & Henry plowed J went to sale at old Long John Miller's Homestead PM I & Nancy went to Daniels he is improving slowly is still in bed W. very very fine & Cler
26 A & Henry finished drawing dung Benj'n helped AM with team A & Henry drew a few loads after dinnner then they spread dung PM J finished plowing behind barn W. Cloudy a slight shower before dinner some More at bedtime pretty warm
27 J & A Plowed down dung Henry finished spreading dung Menno Burkholders were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler this is my 70th Birthday
28 A & Henry plowed J went to M Nighswander & bought his old Mare Nellie 19 years Old for a driver for I & Nancy horse Billy is not able to go we Paid $15.00 for the Mare W. very very fine & Cler.
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Sept 1906 Oct
29 A & Henry Plowed between showers J Chored W. Cloudy quite showery a lot of rain Herman's Came to stay all night
Sunday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J (he has lame back) remarks by Levi Grove & Br C sermon on St Luke part of 7 C by C Burkholder Russell & Lewis Grove & Anne Ramer were here to dinner I & Nancy went to Henry Stovers to supper W. a very Cool N Wind fine Cler
Oct 1 A & Henry pulled 16 drills Mangels J drew in 8 loads PM I helped Anne wash AM W very very fine a slight frost last night no damage
2 Boys drew in last of Mangels 31 loads I took Susanna to Elias's then I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. very fine cool
3 J Plowed A helped Taylors fill silo AM & thresh PM Henry drew in Citrons Squash & Pumpkins then he took home this girl Stella Spragge AM he helped Plow PM they finished East of dam & began in NW Corner field W. cloudy awhile then Cler
4 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry plowed J took Chop & got Horse Chief shod PM W. rather Cloudy & Misty began to rain slowly about 4 PM rainy at bedtime I brought Susanna home this morning from Elias's she is pretty smart.
Oct 1906
5 J A & Anne went to Davids Anne drove to Daniels J & A went to Markham after dinner Anne drove to Br inlaw Enos's & they Met her there about 5 PM they they came home I & Nancy went to Elias's to dinner Henry plowed all day W. Misty Cloudy AM Cler PM warm
6 A helped to run the Syndicate Machine all day in Levi Ramer's place Henry helped Taylors thresh AM J Plowed AM Chored PM W cloudy drizzly AM slow steady rain nearly all PM I went to Ceder Grove AM I went to a meeting at Hebron to see about building some sheds a good prospect for building & more
Sunday 7 A & Anne went to Meeting at Altona Henry & Sarah went too I & Nancy went to B Dillers to dinner W. some rain last night Cloudy & Cool this Morning Blustry at times PM
8 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry Plowed AM. Henry helped Sarah wash & Chored PM J & A Plowed PM I helped Anne wash AM W. White frost last night windy today a few slight showers a clap of thunder PM
9 J took Cream & got horse Billy shod AM Henry helped Jesse Burkholder Move to Boxgrove. A cobbled Boots J Plowed PM W. rain last night & awhile this Morning AB's Lizzie came to stay all night
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Oct 1906
10 A & Henry finished Plowing Oat stubble in NW field & began in Corn stubble J went to sale at Whalens on P Lapp farm bought 7 Cow Chains @ 60 cts I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner I & Br S had a very enjoyable walk PM along the Rouge flats by the old Mills & the site of the Old Mills that were Pulled down & Moved up stream there is no more Business done at the Old Ceder Grove Grist or Sawmills
11 A & Henry Plowed J took Cream AM & took a grist Chop to Davids PM W. quite cold & rough NW wind a very little snow in the air this Morning
12 J & Henry plowed A Puttied a window in Our Kitchen AM Then Boys dug Potatoes PM 33 Bags they did not get them harrowed W. a sharp white frost last night ground froze a little cold NW wind all day
13 J took cream Henry finished Plowing Corn stubble A Picked apples AM J & Henry picked snow apples A helped Johny Reesors thresh PM W. white frost this morning cler today milder
Oct 1906
Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Levi Groves & Br C sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder we went to Herman's to dinner & then went to Daniels to stay all night ( he is doing well) W. Cool this Morning fine & warm to day
15 went to Davids to dinner then made a good call at Christian Stovers on Church street to see Esther Hoover then Came home W. very very fine warm & Cler we like our old Mare Nell very well for a driver Boys Plowed in Mangels ground
16 A & Henry finished plowing Mangel ground J Picked Apples AM they all Picked apples PM I got Mare Nell shod on hind feet at Ceder Grove PM W. fine
17 J took a lot of Apples to get some Cider & apple sauce Made at Lapps AM Henry took sample wheat to Locust Hill & Whitevale got 70 cts offered at Whitevale he took 63 1/2 B{illegible} PM A & Anne & Flavius' Fanny went to Toronto 6 Barrels Apples 1 Barrel Fulton snowes $1.75 Venderverer & Gloria Mundi $1.50 W. very fine Some East wind, young Mare Grace was sick Had Dr Armstrong is better
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Oct 1906
Thanksgiving day 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C visitors Enos Nighswander & Martin Hustin Ramer & Herman's there were also a good few at Henry's W. a little cloudy this Morning Cler today strong East wind
19 We Cleaned all the wheat Henry took 54 Bus to Whitevale after 4 PM J took 6 bags barley to Davids with Mare Nell W. steady rain from East from sometime last night till after 4 PM (creek running)
20 Boys plowed in sod in big field & A Picked Apples PM Henry's went to Sarah's folks to stay all night W. very fine Cler
Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to David Reesor's to dinner W. cool sharp Air fine Cler
22 J & A Chored Henry helped Sarah wash AM J & Henry plowed & A Picked apples PM I helped Anne wash & went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cloudy drizzly at times AM Cloudy PM Mary & the little ones were here all day she was sewing.
23 J & Henry finished Plowing in big field & began south of garden A Picked apples I & Nancy went to see Grandmother she is not so well is some better. W. very fine & Cler
24 Boys Plowed & Picked apples I went to Ben Stover's this morning for AB's Lizzie
Oct 1906
she is helping Anne to quilt W. very strong East wind all day began to rain after dark a little distant thunder & lightning
25 Henry's went to Daniels to dinner (he is still getting better slowly) then they went to Joseph Groves sale J & A Plowed J went to sale with Benj'ns Machine Came PM we intend to thresh tomorrow I asked some hands AM brought home Chop with Mare Nell PM W. rather drizzly this Morning fine today
26 threshed all went well did not get done W. rather cloudy a little drizzly this Morning fine Cler today SW wind at times Mild
27 Finished threshing about 1/2 past 8 O'c then the Machine went to Thomas's we had a very good yeild of grain A helped Thomas thresh PM J & Henry plowed W. Cloudy showery at times this is the 49th anniversary of our wedding day and we have never had cause to regret it
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder Thomas's & whole family were here to supper W. Cold rough wind from NW all day rather Cloudy
29 A helped Thomas's thresh J & Henry plowed W. Cloudy all day soft snow after dark ground white.
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Oct 1906 Nov
30 A helped JD's thresh J & Henry Chored Henry went to Spencers sale in Cherrywood PM he bought a Coal or wood Cooking stove @ $5.00 W. cloudy soft snow nearly all day
31 Boys Chored & brought Henry's stove home AM A & Henry plowed PM J took AB's Lizzie home PM W. fine Cler the snow is thawing in the sun Dr Armstrong was here AM Henry's Mare is sick
Nov 1 J & A put in Pipes in Culvert at foot of Hill East of Br C's on Townline Henry helped Sarah Clean House AM A spread dung at Benj'n' J & Henry sawed wood for Aunt Lizzy Burkholder PM W. sharp frost last night fine Cler & Milder today the snow is nearly all gone thawing in the sun but not in the shade.
2 J & Henry finished splitting & piling Aunt Lizzy's wood till about 10 AM then J plowed & Henry went to Thomas to Pick Apples. J finished plowing sod W. very fine & Cler quite Mild J took A & Anne & Jake Diller & Anne to West Hill to Meet Trolleys at 6 O'c this Morning they are going to Waterloo
3 J & Henry drew in feed Corn AM they Picked Cider & fallen Apples PM W. heavy white frost last night very fine & Cler today
Nov 1906
Sunday 4 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Altona J & Susanna were at home W. a little cloudy rain Cold Air from N East
5 J Plowed Potatoes & feed Corn ground Henry helped Sarah wash AM they drew small stones off plowed ground PM I helped Nancy wash AM W. very fine like Indian summer
6 J took 8 bags Chop to Davids & got it done then he drew home wood & Chored Henry went to Toronto 7 bags fallen apples $1.25 per Barrel a Calf 88lbs @ 9 cts per lb he brought home A & Anne from their Trip to Waterloo they enjoyed themselves very much W. very fine & cler
7 J took Cream with Mare Nell A drew dung East of dam Henry drew home wood AM he & A both drew off stones with 2 waggons PM W. very very fine & Cler Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner
8 A helped Arther Reesor getting Pigpen ready for Cementing J & Henry ganged in East part of field East of dam the 3rd time Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh after 4 PM J Battened awhile at our Kitchen PM Nancy & Anne went to Markham AM W. partly Cloudy & fine, Mild
9 A helped Arthur Reesor Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh AM
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Nov 1906
he Plowed Potatoes patch in north part of Old Orchard J took 10 bags Chop to Davids & got it done AM W. strong East wind some drizzly rain PM, not Cold
10 A worked at Arthur Reesors AM Henry helped F McCreight thresh till about 3 PM J took Cream & Chored W. Cloudy cool like fall weather Herman Called PM
Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to Albert Reesors to dinner Thomas Diller & Jac Esther & Anne Diller were here to supper W. Cloudy drizzly soft snow & little rain
12 A worked at Arthur Reesors Henry helped Flavius thresh AM he Chored PM J Chored & took some Oats to Davids W. a raw wind from NW pretty Cloudy
13 A went to Arthur Reesor's came home before dinner Henry helped Flavius thresh Alsike AM helped Benj'n thresh PM J Chored I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM W. rather Cloudy cold NW wind a little snow in the Air A & J cut a doorway through the Brick wall behind the table in Henrys Kitchen into Henrys bedroom PM
14 Henry helped Benj'n thresh all day A worked at doorway in wall J took 12 bags Chop to Davids & Chored I took Susanna to Benj'n AM & brought her home PM W. sharp frost last night too hard to plow AM fine Cler today
Nov 1906
15 Boys raised up Corner of driving house with screw Jack J made 2 Barrels Cider A & Henry went to NB's shed raising PM I & Nancy went to see old Mrs Saml Stover Called over dinner at Benj'n Stovers W. Cloudy cold NE air Henry Moyer Came to stay all night
16 Boys raised North side of Cider house J went to stock sale at Sam Pearses PM A & Henry helped Benj'n Clean wheat PM W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler today
17 J & A helped Benj'n Clean grain AM J brought 2400 Coal from F mans Bay @ $6.00 per ton PM A went to Whitevale PM Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholders he brought a new Cooking stove for us it is a Prince National Moffat Range Price $28.00 Coal or wood we intend to burn Coal in the winter W. East wind some drizzly rain at times
Sunday 18 A & Anne went to Thomas Diller to dinner & to Peter Reesors after supper I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile PM W. some Cloudy Mild squaals of wind at times PM Elias's were here to supper
19 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesor's to awhile after dinner J Chored Daniels Came to stay all night W. fine Cler not Cold Daniel is some better
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Nov 1906
20 Boys Chored A took grist PM Daniels staid all day drizzly rain all day Daniel did not like to go out
21 Boys Chored Daniels are here yet W. Cool strong East wind rain off & on all day trees pretty well Covered with Ice
22 A & Henry went to Markham AM bought a panel door for the bedroom at Henrys & brought 9 Bunches shingles to Cover our old Veranda A hung the door PM W. strong SW wind Cooler Daniels went home AM
23 A helped Flavius J & Henry dug out some Ceder & pine stumps west of swamp I took Nancy to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. Mild Cloudy
24 A helped Flavius Henry brought 3050 lbs coal @ $6.00 per tone J took grist to Davids W. fine Cool very fine & Cler PM Herman's Called awhile this evening
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J. Nancy has bad Cold remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 7th C by Br C no visitors to dinner Benj'ns were here PM Davids Called too W. heavy white frost last night mostly Cler AM Cloudy PM Shower tonight
26 A & Henry worked at NB's cementing J helped Sarah wash AM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning & left her
Nov 1906 Dec
W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain PM
27 A & henry worked at NB's J brought Susanna home from Elias's AM he went to Markham PM I & nancy went to Elias's awhile PM their children have Chicken Pox W. Cloudy cooler pretty strong NW wind
28 A & Henry worked at NB's J fixed Meat tubs & Chored W. very strong NW winds & squaals of snow ground white this Morning all went away. I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & left her
29 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored AM Daniels were here to dinner he went to Hedges sale with J PM W. sharp frost last night 15 deg above Zero this Morning very very fine today Milder towards evening
30 A & Henry worked at NB's J took grist to Davids AM & brought it home PM W. Milder Cloudy all day
Dec 1 Boys drew Chips out of woodshed & chored Henry & Anne went to Markham PM they took Stella Spragge home she has been at Henry's all summer A & J Chored PM W. a strong NW wind all day Cold & squaals of snow I & Nancy went to Flavius this morning to see how Ernie was he has La Grippe Dr was there last night he was some better this morning
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Dec 1906
Sunday 2 at home all day J A & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Henry brought Susanna home from Elias's then they went to JD's to dinner W. quite Cold 8 deg above this Morning some Milder through the day a little snow in the Air all day ground white
3 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored & got Horses Chief & Billy shod all round PM W. Cloudy with snow AM Cler Cold NW wind PM a little snow last night quite cold
4 A & Henry worked at NB's J went around among the neighbours to sell some Beef we intend to get a Cow dressed tomorrow he took her to M Barkeys this evening W 4 deg below Zero this Morning some Milder today snow all PM about 14 above at noon
5 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored all day took 3 Calves to M Barkeys & got them dressed w. pretty Cold some snow I took Susanna to JD's brought her home with me she did not stay they were killing hogs
6 Boys Chored Cleaned up shop Henry went to Blacksmith shop J took Grist to Davids PM W. snow & wind from East turned to rain Cleaned up PM & turned Colder good sleighing
7 We Killed our 4 hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'n & Fanny & Elias helped A went to Toronto 3 Calves 9 cts per lb 4 Barrels Apples $2.50 3 snow & one Kings W. 4 deg below this morning
Dec 1906
about Zero at noon below again there is good sleighing he went with spring waggon not good sleighing to Toronto
8 Boys Chored J took Cream AM I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner had Roast Duck W. 9 deg below Zero this Morning getting Milder snow from East nearly all day
Sunday 9 at home Flavius Children were all here to dinner A & Anne went to see Grandmother Hoover she is quite well Henry's were at Menno Burkholders W. Cloudy all day not very Cold this is Nancy's 67th Birthday
10 A & Henry worked at NB's J Chored & took 10 bags Grist to Davids PM I went with him W. not very Cold, cloudy
11 A finished Job at NB's Henry helped Sarah wash AM he & J salted Pork PM I helped Anne wash AM W. very fine Cler & sharp
12 A helped Benj'n till 3 PM Henry brought a load of Coal {blank space} lbs from Bay AM J went to Markham & to Davids to dinner went to Pippens sale PM W. a great deal Milder
13 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville & to Herman's to dinner A drew 4 loads sand from Pettys J took grist to Davids & Chored I took Susanna to Br N's & got Mare Nell shod on front feet,Susanna Came home with J W. cloudy mild
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Dec 1906
14 A & Henry drew 4 loads sand J Chored I took Susanna to Dillers J brought her home W. East wind not very Cold light drizzle & sleet toward evening
15 Henry brought load gravel then got Mares Jenny & Bell shod on hind feet AM brought another load PM A & Anne went to Markham AM he brought 2 loads gravel PM J helped him W. Cloudy drizzly through the night Ice on trees Clered up Mild Ice thawed getting Colder this evening sleighing pretty good yet
Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. very fine Cler not very Cold Henrys were at Menno Reesor's to dinner
17 Boys drew 5 loads gravel A drew only 1 load Horse Billy cut his foot W. very fine Cler Colder towards evening Johny Reesor's wife brought J Snellgrove & wife (Lorinder Morris) to dinner
18 Henry & Sarah helped Flavius Kill hogs J & A drew 2 loads gravel AM A helped Boyd thresh for Benj'n PM J brought AB's Lizzie PM she will help us awhile W. Cler sharp air
19 A & Henry helped Henry Stover's Kill a big hog J took a grist to Davids & brought it home.
Dec 1906
David's were here to dinner w. very fine & cler
20 Boys brought 4 Calves from Flavius & took them to M Barkeys to get dressed then they & women Picked 8 Geese AM they Killed 5 Pigs PM W. cloudy a little snow PM, Mild.
21 A helped Elias's Kill hogs J took grist to Davids Henry went to Toronto 5 Pigs 492 bls @$8.75 6 Geese lbs @ 11cts 4 Barrels Apples, 2 Pippins 2 Kings $6.50 for the lot 4 Calves for Flavius {blank space} lbs @ $8.75 W. cloudy a few in snow through the night Mild today I got Mare Nell shod on hind feet Sleighing good to Toronto
22 Boys Chored W. fine Clear sharp Air A & Anne went to Markham AM
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Anne they staid with little Willis remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 14th C by C Gayman Abraham Lehmans young folks came here awhile PM Henry's & Boys were here to supper W. Cler sharp N wind Zero this Morning
24 Boys Chored & helped Sarah wash AM A helped NB's thresh PM I helped AB Lizzy wash AM (she is here yet) W. quite Cold fine & Cler
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Dec 1906
Christmas day 25 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on the Birth of Christ by Br C Flavius Fanny & Amelia & Eva were here PM. W. Cold sharp wind
26 Our whole family were home today to see your youngest daughter Anne Married to Martin Barkeys youngest son Joseph by Baptist Minister Lamont it was a very fine day but Cloudy & a little snow A helped NB's thresh AM
27 Boys Chored David Burkholder was here to dinner & George Gunn to supper J & Henry went to Bobby Milroys PM & bought a Cow @ $39.50 due to Calve in Jan. 7 yrs Old W. Mild some snow AM
28 J & Nancy took AB's Lizzy to see Grandmother She is not very well A & Henry Chored & drew limb wood on pile in bush PM W. fine Mild
29 Boys Chored Isaac Reesors brought J Rittenhouse & wife to Henry's to dinner & awhile to us PM. W. very fine & Mild A took Lizzie home after supper My sore eyes are getting better J got some Eye water at Dr's yesterday
Sunday 30 at home all day W Cloudy East wind thawing a very little wind strong this evening a little drizzly rain
31 A went to Markham to Dr PM Susanna is not so well Henry took grist to Davids PM.
Jan 1907
I went with him W. rain last night Mild sleighing gone a few showers PM
Jan 1st 1907 at home Nancy is not very well, she feels better this evening Joseph & Annie Came here tonight they were off on a Tripp to Nottawasaga W. Cloudy Mild getting Colder this evening
2 A helped Benj'ns Henry took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they Chored PM Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well W. Cloudy, East wind getting Colder John Hollinger was here to dinner
3 Boys Chored W. rain from East all day not thawing very fast Ice on trees
4 A helped Thomas Kill hogs for Flavius he is not well.) Henry helped too awhile AM Henry took grist PM W. getting some colder I went to see Henry Stover AM he is not well I Called at Elias's the Baby was sick is quite smart again
5 Henry brought a ton of Corn from Markham @$20.00 AM A took Cream & went to Markham AM they Chored & Cut a lot of feed PM W. fine Mild
Sunday 6 I went to see Henry Stover he is poorly Elias's were here to dinner W. heavy white frost this Morning very fine Mild & Cler all day Henry's were to Meeting at Widemans
7 A helped Benj'n J & Henry helped wash then they took Horse Billy to Dr Armstrong he has a sore Eye W. Cloudy Mild AM rain all PM
8 A helped Thomas thresh AM Henry got Mares Jennie & Bell shod AM they killed 8 Pigs PM W. Cloudy a little drizzly rain PM Mild
9 A leveled gravel on Scarboro townline from our Corner west Henry & Sarah helped Benj'n Kill hogs J went to Toronto 8 Pigs 8{blank space} lbs @ $9.50 1 Calf 86 bls @ $9.50 W. very strong NW wind & squaals of snow more Calm towards evening not very Cold
10 A & Henry helped at gravel with 1 team there is $100 to expand on our townline we get 25 cts per yard to draw from Collins pit J Chored W. very strong S West wind squaals of snow at times not Cold
11 A & Henry helped at gravel J got Chief & Billy shod AM he drew 2 loads gravel PM there were 8 teams PM W. very fine
12 Boys Chored Henry went to Markham about 10 oc Came back after dinner A helped Thomas cut feed PM J leveled gravel PM W. snow from East all AM Cloudy PM snow all blowed off the road not Cold
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. Cloudy. East wind pretty Cold very good wheeling
14 J & A drew gravel Henry leveled W. Cloudy a very little drizzly rain AM froze as it fell turned milder towards evening.
Jan 1907
15 J & A drew gravel AM Henry leveled AM Henry did not level PM J leveled PM Br inlaw John Hoover's Eddie & Charlotte were at Henry's to dinner Charlotte stays she was here to supper & stay all night W. Colder strong NW wind Calm tonight
16 J & A drew gravel Henry leveled I took Charlotte to Flavius this morning & went to Ceder Grove I & Nancy went to see Henry Stover PM he is quite low Charlotte was here to supper the boys took her to Elias's this evening W. Cold rain East wind roads very good
17 A & Henry drew gravel J leveled they will quit now they are pretty nearl Flavius bridge they will put on some more next year W. strong East wind some snow all day but did not amount to Much Calm this evening & snowing & getting Milder Zero this Morning Daniels were here to supper
18 Boys Chored AM Henry got Mares shod A & Henry drew 2 loads gravel home PM W. a little snow last night fine & Mild Cloudy Hermans were here to supper Harvey staid
19 Boys chored A & henry brought a load of gravel for our shed at Meeting house PM W. strong East wind sleet & rain turned to rain before noon Mild & Cloudy & foggy at times PM
Sunday 20 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna & little Willis remarks & sermon on 1 Cor part of 13th C by C Gayman David Groves family Joseph Grove & wife brought George
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Jan 1907
Rittenhouse from Alberta were all here to dinner W. strong winds & Gales from West with squaals of snow at times quite Mild & soft last night getting Cold towards evening
21 A took a fat Heifer to the Old Lewis farm AM we sold her to E Lewis @ $4.25 per Cwt she weighed 950 bls A & Henry went to Markham PM W. Cold Cler squaals of snow 5 deg above this morning
22 A drew gravel Henry leveled I went to Flavius AM & to Henry Stover's PM he is sinking slowly W. cold N wind a few in snow last night blown off road
23 A drew gravel AM they got as far as R Milroys gate the grant is expended now Henry leveled they Chored PM W. 12 deg below this morning Zero all day going down again fine Cler Calm all day Br S's Lydia & Bertha were at Henry's to dinner Jac & Anne were here to supper
24 Boys Chored A & Henry went to Markham W. 13 deg below Zero this Morning about Zero all day East wind began to snow towards evening
25 Boys Chored J went to Brook's sale in 4th Scarboro PM A worked at making himself a pair of overalls W. about Zero this Morning a few in snow last night some more today but it is light & dry there is no sleighing
26 Henry got his Mare shod AM A worked at his overalls they Chored PM I & Nancy went to see Henry Stover PM he is weak we Called at Elias's awhile W. about Zero this morning fine & Calm 10 deg above at noon
Jan 1907 Feb
We saw a few cutters running a little more snow would make fair sleighing
Sunday 27 at home M Barkeys & Flavius were to dinner W. very fine about 14 deg above Zero Henrys were in Meeting in Altona
28 A got Horses Chief & Billy sharped J & Henry helped Nancy & Sarah wash AM Boys Killed 5 Pigs & Picked 4 Roosters PM W. fine & Cler not very Cold MN was here to supper
29 Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholder's J helped draw wood out of Br C's bush for Henry Stover AM A went to Toronto 5 Pigs well over 100 lbs each @ $9.25 per Cwt 4 Barrels Apples 2 Spies @ $2.75 each 2 Kings $2.50 each 4 Roosters 33 lbs @ 12 cts he had 13 Chickens for Flavius 9 cts lb W. Cloudy not very Cold
30 J took Cream A helped Flavius AM Henry went to Whitevale AM Boys Chored PM Dr called this evening Nancy has La Grippe W. fine & Cler pretty sharp about Zero this Morning Dr says Nancy's case is not dangerous
31 A worked at Flavius J took grist to Davids Henry took Old 3 spring waggon to A Clendorn we traded it for a new Wheelbarrow Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here to dinner W. cloudy, sharp
Feb 1 Boys Chored Nancy took a very bad spell Henry Telephoned for Dr he Came at noon he says it was through over exertion that the Grippe returned he will Call again tomorrow Davids called PM Daniels were here to supper Herman was at Henrys to dinner W. mild Cloudy East wind
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Feb 1907
A was at Henry Stovers sitting up with him he died at 2.30 oclock this morning will be buried on Sunday at 930 at Hebron
Candlemas day 2 Boys took turns with Flavius Thomas & Elias & Joseph Barkey to dig a grave for Henry Stover W. Cloudy Mild all day foggy awhile AM West wind PM Dr Called this evening Nancy doing pretty well
Sunday 3 they all went to Funeral of Henry Stover except I & Susanna we staid with Nancy C Burkholders & wife were here to dinner Herman was at Henrys Daniels called Flavius's too Nancy is getting better Dr called this evening Jac Came to supper & stays all night W. a raw Cold wind Cler wind gone down this evening roads Icy C Burkholder Preached today Saml Hoover spoke too
4 Boys hlepd Anne & Sarah wash AM Elias brought Mary & the Children they were here to supper he Came for them Nancy is getting better She sat up all day I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron AM Myself M Barkey & Albert Reesor were reelected W. Cler Cold Henry brought Stella Spragge she works for them again A drew a load of straw from Thomas's for Teenie Stover PM
5 Boys Chored Henry got his Mare shod AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM W. snow & East wind all day quite cold
Feb 1907
Snow does not pack for sleighing too light
6 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM J Chored for Benj'n he is not well & his Man is sick Henry took grist to Davids w. 2 below Zero this morning Cler & Cold all day
7 Boys Chored A Chored for Benj'n they Killed 4 pigs PM Herman's were here to dinner Mary & the Children were here PM W. 2 deg below Zero this Morning fine & Cler today Milder Nancy getting better slowly
8 J Chored for Benj'n Henry went to Markham to tell Dr how Nancy is doing she is getting better slowly he brought some Medicine for her A went to Toronto 4 Pigs 398 lbs @ $9.60 per cwt 2 Bals Spies @ $3.00 each 2 Barls Greenings @ $2.00 each W. very fine & Cler not so Cold
9 A Chored for Benj'n AM he & his Man are getting better so I suppose they will be alone again Boys brought a load of Pine roots for Our Box stove from 5th Con PM W. Mild a little drizzles of snow Cloudy all day Jac Came to stay all night
Sunday 10 at home Daniels & Jac were here to dinner very strong NW wind PM & this evening seems going down at bedtime
11 Boys Chored W. 3 deg below Zero this morning going down all day 8 below at dusk a very strong NW wind all day
12 A went to Markham with Jac AM J & Henry went to a sale on 5th Con Pickering PM W. 10 deg below Zero this morning up through the day
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Feb 1907
5 above this evening not much wind the wheeling is very good the fields are white & an inch of good damp snow would make sleighing the snow that falls is too light
13 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville J took Stella home we heard that her Grandmother is dead that is David Hanes wife she died this Morning will be buried on Friday J went to Davids to dinner W. fine & Cler quite Mild a little snow last night a few sleighs running Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well
14 Boys hung up Pork to smoke & began to trim up trees in bush W. getting Cold very strong wind towards evening
15 Henry & Sarah went to Funeral of David Hare's wife Elias's went too they left Alma & Frank here A Oiled Some Harness AM he took our Mare Nell & got her sharped all round PM. W. pretty sharp a strong SW wind began to snow PM
16 Boys Chored drew hay from Sheeppen loft into barn I & J went to Meeting house then I took Nancy awhile to Br C's Becca has been in bed with Grippe a good while is getting better W. Cler quite Mild
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he has lame back remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 4th C by C Burkholder AB's Lizzie was here to dinner Herman's called awhile PM
Feb 1907
W about 12 deg above Zero but a Cold NW wind, fine & Cler roads very good but no sleighing
18 Boys helped to wash AM A & Henry Cut wood in bush PM they made 4 Basswood logs J took Grist to Davids & brought it home PM W. rather Cloudy Cold this morning getting Milder East wind
19 A & Henry took horses Chief & Billy & Henrys Mare Lady to get shod AM they Cleaned some wheat Tailings to get Timothy seed PM W. East wind & drizzly rain freezing as it fell AM Colder & very strong NW wind PM Calm this evening Br inlaw Enos Hoover & AB's Lizzie were here to dinner he was taking her home & Called to dinner
20 A & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner Adeline has La Grippe is not very bad they Called to see Grandmother she is quite well J & Henry went to sale on 2nd Con Pickering PM I went to JD's PM W. very very fine till towards evening it began to snow from East. J took cream in Thomas's place
21 Henry went to Toronto on train J & Elias went to a sale at Hoods on Townline west of Miliken. W. about 3 deg below Zero this morning 10 above at noon fine & Cler a strong NW wind very strong wind last night
22 A took grist to Davids AM A & henry went to Markham PM W 10 deg below Zero this morning below all day fine & Cler
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Feb 1907 Mar
23 Boys Cut down a second growth Pine tree inches in diameter west of meeting house sheds on bank of Creek it made 4 logs they drew them to SM PM W. 8 deg below this morning 12 above PM fine & Cler all day I went to Ceder Grove PM a good many sleighs running
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lizzie Burkholder had dinner at NB's W. East wind began to snow after dinner snowed till evening quite Cold this Morning Milder tonight
25 Boys helped wash J got one shoe set on our Mare Nell AM she is lame they cut down big Basswood PM W. Cler strong wind through the day Calm tonight
26 Boys Cut some Basswood logs & drew 3 to SM AM they Chored PM Herman's were here to dinner W. a little above Zero this morning milder today East wind & snow all PM
27 Boys Cut logs J drew 6 W. Cold this morning Milder today fine & Cler Boys cut wood out of part that dont make logs
28 Boys Chored AM A helped Benj'n draw Baled hay to Locust Hill with team PM Henry helped to put it into cars W. raw Cold East wind AM Milder PM
March 1st Boys cut wood W. Cold raw East wind Cler getting Milder this evening rainy a little at bed time
2 J took Cream A & Henry Cut wood AM Chored PM W some rain last night Cloudy Mild strong NW wind PM Colder this evening some snow gone
Mar 1907
Sunday 3 at home Benj'ns were here to dinner Elias's were here to supper W. Cold NW wind all day some squaals of snow this morning & some PM quite Cold this evening Henry's & Stella went to Meeting at Widemans Staid at her folks
4 J took grist A helped us wash Henry & Stella washed AM A & Henry sawed wood PM J went to Gowlands sale on 7th Con Markham with Benj'n PM W. very fine & cler sharp
5 A & Nancy went to Stouffville & bought Annes furniture over $60.00 worth then went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to dinner Henry went to Menno Burkholder's & took Sarah's little Willis to Daniels to dinner J & Elias went to Hilton's sale East of Clarks Hollow then they went to Ashs sale on Markham Road they bought nothing W. Mild fine AM began to snow from East about 3 PM snowed very heavy till dark, Mild yet
6 Boys Chored A went to Markham with Flavius PM J went to Nortons East of Whitevale PM he understood there was to be a sale there but there was none W. fine Cler Cold there is very fair sleighing now.
7 A & Henry cut wood in bush J Chored he went about 900 & brought Teenie Stover & her son Ross Lydia Kelly & her 2 little girls & Sarah Ann Fingard they were here to dinner then J took them to Thomas's & left them there W. fine sharp milder towards evening
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Mar 1907
8 Henry helped Flavius draw hay from Pearses A Mended Harness & Boots J took grist Susanna went with him to Flavius he took Nancy to Ben Stovers PM AB's Lizzie fell & hurt her Arm then J Brought Susanna home W. quite fine windy tonight
9 Henry went to Annual Meeting of our Threshing Co at Davids Mill AM J & A Chored they brought home some wood & Cut some feed PM I called at Br C's AM Becca is better shes sits up now W. Cler & fine thawed in the sun
Sunday 10 at home JD's were at Henry's to dinner Henry's were at Thomas's to supper W. very fine & Cler raw Air from the East thawing in the usn
11 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM J helped us wash & Henry helped Sarah Boys Picked a lot of Roosters & hens PM & filed 5 Barrels with apples I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. fine & Cler snow nearly all gone Creek running high
12 A & Henry went to Ceder Grove & got shoe on Mare Jennie Called at Albert Reesor's for some Reid Barley we exchanged with him I went along to Br S's awhile his wife is poorly. Boys Chored PM A went to Toronto 5 Barrels Russet Apples @ $2.25 10 old hens & Roosters 15 cts per lb for the young & 12 cts for the old W. East wind a little snow turned to a light drizzle all day
13 Killed big sow AM 363 lbs sold her to F McCreight @ $7.00 per Cwt Henry & Sarah went to Markham PM
Mar 1907
A Chored & J brought 2 tons Coal from Locust Hill @ $7.00 per ton PM W. Mild Cloudy Creek runing hing snow going Mary & Children were here all PM
14 Boys Cleaned seed grain Henry & Sarah went to Sherman Marches sawing Bee PM J & A Cleaned alone PM W. Mild froze last night thawing today
15 Boys finished Cleaning seed grain AM A & Henry cut wood J & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine Cler Mild Colder tonight
16 A helped Flavius J & Henry brought home some wood AM Henry went to Markham PM J went to Whitevale for Coal Oil PM W. fine Cler & warm thawing roads getting sloppy
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Levi Groves sermon on St Mat part of 21st C by C Burkholder Daniels were here to dinner & Elias's PM W. very fine but Cool NW wind Br C is not very well he was not in Meeting
18 A helped Thomas Kill a Pig awhile AM J & Henry helped wash AM They all three went to Stonehouse's sale on Con Markham PM I went to Ceder Grove & Called at Br S's PM his wife is Poorly Br C is getting better W. very fine & Cler hard frost last night thawing today Anne was at home Packing ready to Move tomorrow
19 Moved Anne to M Barkeys Nancy & I went along with J Elias & Joseph took their teams A & Henry drew a few Tankfuls of water from the Creek into our Cistern there has not been very much rain lately
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Mar 1907
W. Cloudy foggy all day Mild a slight drizzle blowed up strong wind after dark
20 boys Chored AM A & henry worked in bush J went to J Murisons for 4 Bus seed Peas @ 85 cts & went to Ceder Grove PM I went with him as far as Br S's his wife is poorly yet W. strong Cold NW wind Cler Calm tonight
21 A & Henry cut wood in bush J Chored & finished trimming back Orchard W. sharp white frost last night Mild today Cloudy PM
22 A & Henry cut wood J Chored & took Grist to Davids I & Nancy went to Br S's PM his wife had very bad spell while we were there W. fine mild about 6o deg above after dinner
23 A & Henry cut wood J helped drive a lot of tat Cattle to the Lewis farm we sold a Heifer @ $4.50 per Cwt a steer @ $4.00 and an old Cow that J bought off W Taylor about 6 or 7 weeks ago @ $10.00 we sold her at $20.00 Thomas had 5 in the drove Benj'n & J Bear one each J trimmed old Orchard PM W. fine milder
Sunday 24 at home all day George Cobers were at Henry's to dinner W. mild Cloudy a fine shower last night a few claps of thunder
25 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah J Chored AM they all went to David Hare Jur's Sale on Riggfoot farm PM Jac Widemans were here for seed Oats @ 44 cts per Bus
Mar 1907 April
I rode with him as far as Br S's his wife is some better W. very fine is some better W. very fine today Cloudy this Morning
26 Henry got his Mare shod A fixed Harness J took Susanna to Joe's & Nancy to Elias this morning I walked to Elias's we staid to dinner A went to Markham & got some Teeth filled Henry split wood in bush J brought Nancy & Susanna home PM W. fine shower & distant thunder all evening came on pretty heavy thunder after bedtime
27 Henry & Sarah went to Markham to get Sarah's Teeth fixed A split wood & fixed Harness he & J Oiled some Harness PM W. fine AM Cloudy PM & foggy rain nearly all PM
28 Boys Cut wood & Chored W. fine & warm
Good Friday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Susanna & Sarah & little Willis remarks & sermon on St John 19C by Br C no visitors W. Cloudy awhile this Morning, fine Cler through the day Cloudy again towards evening Cool wind
30 Henry took Cream AM he & J went to sale at Glendennings in Scarboro PM A went to funeral of Herman Lehman's wife PM W. very fine Cler & warm a slight white frost last night
East Sunday 31 at home all day Henry & Sarah went to Meeting at Wideman's Flavius were here PM W. sharp frost last night freezing all day strong NW wind roads pretty good
Easter Monday Apr 1st at home Elias's & Henry's were here to dinner Joseph's Came PM W. 15 deg below Zero
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this morning 22 through the day Cler all day strong NW wind
April 2 Boys brought home some wood & Chored AM they all went to McEvoy's sale on 8th Con Pickering PM W 15 deg below Zero this Morning went up 30 above today very fine, Cloudy toward evening
3 Boys cut wood & drew some home W. Mild Cloudy drizzly rain this evening
4 A Painted our Kitchen Henry got Mares Bell & Jennie shod on front feet J fixed Board fences along Townline & pulled Boards off the Board fence from behind barn up to Bars that go into bush we intend to put wire on Adeline & Marty Ramers were here to dinner Russell & Lewis Grove were here too Russell stays W. rather cloudy AM began to rain this evening
5 A Painted second Coat Henry went to Ceder Grove AM he split wood PM J Chored W. Cold raw wind all day
6 Boys Chored & pulled out inside of North Hog pen AM we intend to move it & put in cement floor Henry & Sarah went to Markham J & A brought home grist PM W. Cler cold N East wind about freezing all day
Sunday 7 at home Davids were here to dinner Joes were here to supper Russell went home with Davids he was visiting W. Cold strong East wind drizzly sleet & rain this evening
8 A finished Painting Kitchen J helped us wash AM Henry helped Sarah wash AM
April 1907
J & Henry Cleaned out dung out of foundation of north Pigpen PM W. cloudy cool east wind pretty heavy rain & soft snow last night
9 A gave the Plaster in our Kitchen another coat of Paint Henry took grist AM A & Henry worked at wood work of a Cement Mixer for Making Concrete & J went with Thomas to Maxwells to look for suckers got none Clods got some a few days ago some were caught in Petticoat a few days ago W. very white frost last night Cloudy nearly all day Teenie Stover was helping clean house
10 A & Henry helped NB's JOe Clip our 2 teams of Horses J Chored I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM & brought her home PM old Mare Nell is not so lame) W. Cool Cloudy strong NW wind squaals of snow
11Boys Chored AM Henry brought home Chop A went to Markham with Elias PM J stripped shingles off the long Verandah roof PM W. very fine Cler frost last night Henry bought AB's Lizzie this evening we heard that Grandmother Hoover is not well & that Levi Burkholder's baby is dead will be buried Saturday at Widemans Meet at 9 Oc AM
12 J took Nancy to Lizzie to see Grandmother she is at Br inlaw Saml's she is quite poorly Henry Clipped a Horse for Thomas & 2 for Kennedys W. Cloudy soft snow slowly all AM Cloudy & a slight drizzle at times PM
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April 1907
13 Boys finished Verandah put on new shingles & A began making some screen doors for our cook house I went to halfyearly Conference at Hebron PM W. Cloudy AM Cold NW wind PM
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J (umfrage) remarks by Levi Groves sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman no visitors W. strong Cold NW wind all day Br C spoke too but he is not very strong
15 A worked at screen doors J & Henry drew home some wood & Chored AM they put in our logs at sawmill PM W. fine Cler I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning
16 Boys Chored A finished screen doors AM he went to Markham PM. Br S's wife died this Morning at 2.15 she will be buried on Thursday leave at 1000 We & M Barkey & his boys & Albert Cleaned the stove pipes at Hebron this Morning W. soft snow awhile PM Cold NW wind towards evening I went to Elias's this evening to bring home Susanna she was not so well thought she would stay
17 Henry helped Benj'n Elias & Joseph Barkey & Jac Diller dig grave for Br S's wife AM I & Nancy went to Br S's awhile AM W. pretty cold NW wind fine & Cler frosty Boys cut up rubbish & Pine roots in Orchard PM
18 we all went to funeral of Br S's wife Stella staid with Susanna C Burkholder spoke on Psalm 39th 5th V Mr Perry spoke too
April 1907
A took Nancy & I and we went to the house for dinner W. sharp NW wind but fine & Cler the most of the day it has been freezing hard about every night lately
19 I & Nancy went to see Grandmother (we had Flavius Mare Rose) she is very low & weak Nancy stays all night A wen to do some Cementing at Herman's then he will bring Nancy home in the morning J & Henry drew home our lumber AM J went to Isaac Reesor's & bought 2 Cows @ $78.00 W. rather Cloudy Cleared up fine, milder
20 J & Henry brought the cows home from Isaacs AM A & Nancy Came home at noon Grandmother no better A worked some carpentering Job at Jim Murison's PM J & Henry Chored PM W. strong Cold NW wind fine & Cler a little snow on the ground this morning
Sunday 21 at home JD's were here to dinner Aunt Lizzie Burkholder & Widow Anne Barkey & Joe & Anne were here to supper W. very fine but a Cold NW wind Milder towards evening Henry's went to see Grandmother she is about the same
22 J & A Rolled young Clover Henry helped Sarah wash I helped Nancy wash AM A & Henry began to sow Oats in field north of Meeting house PM I got old Mare Nell shod all around PM Br N's were here to supper Herman was here to dinner he got some seed oats W. very fine & Mild strong west wind not cold
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April 1907
23 Boys finished sowing field north of Meeting house with Oats A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. very fine warm & Cler Dr called this evening to see Susanna she is not so well
24 Boys sowed mixed grain below house & Oats behind barn W. very fine Cler, ground works well
25 Boys worked at seeding I & Nancy went to widow Mary Burkholder's to dinner & then went to see Grandmother she is still sinking she did not notice us we were there over 2 hours she rests pretty well W. a fine rain last night Cool wind from north drizzly rain after 500 PM
26 Boys worked at seeding A had to take seeder to B.S.S. PM to get a Pinion fixed Henry & Thomas went to Milnes PM & Caught 99 suckers I brought Anne this morning to sew for us took her home this evening W. fine
27 Henry took Cream J & A worked at seeding I & J M Barkey & Joe JD's Albert Reesor burned the grass on our Graveyard after dinner it made a good Job W. very fine & Cler
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Wideman's J went to see Grandmother then went to Herman's to dinner Grandmother is some better W. quite fine & Cler Cloudy tonight
29 Henry helped Sarah wash & dug garden J & A worked at seeding very near finished I helped Nancy wash AM took Susanna to Joes PM for a dinner W. warm slight shower this morning
April 1907 May
a little distant thunder a fine Shower this evening & a little distant thunder
30 J went with Benj'n to Rutcliffes to look for shingles A went to Markham AM Henry took grist to Davids w. rain all last night Some showers today Creeks pretty high Daniels were here to dinner.
May 1 Boys Cleaned up rubbish along fence from barn to bush & began to dig Post holes J & Flavius went dipping suckers to Kirkhams Caught 9 (too soon after rain) W. frost last night fine & Cler today
2 I & J & Sarah helped neighbours scrub Meeting house AM A Henry & Benj'ns Man A Baker went fishing to Pickring & Rouge Caught 50 W. very fine & Clear all day
3 J & Nancy went to see Grandmother she is some better she spoke to them & asked how were all the folks A & Henry dug garden W. quite fine & warm Cloudy towards evening
4 Boys Chored A worked at Cement Mixer Henry took grist to Davids W. began to snow About 500 AM snowed near 2 in Cleared up & all melted before night except a little behind the fences A Flavius & Ernie & Carl speared 30 suckers in Petticoat creek last evening about J Laughlins
Sunday 5 I & Nancy & Susanna went to W Drudges to dinner W. frost last night fine & Cler AM Cloudy PM
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May 1907
6 I helped Nancy wash Henry helped Sarah then they went to Markham PM J & A Chored brought home some wood A worked in garden w. Cloudy AM Cler PM
7 Boys worked at putting in posts for fence from barn to bush J rolled some W fine
8 Boys put Barb wire on posts up to bush J rolled some A harrowed root field W. quite fine & Clear Herman Came to stay all night with Grahams horse Lord Onslow
Ascension day 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman remarks by Levi Grove sermon on {blank space} by Br C little Alma & Frank Joe's Anne were here to dinner & Elias's to supper w. very very fine Cler warm growing day
10 J Rolled A worked on root ground Henry went to Markham PM W. cloudy Cool
11 Boys sowed about 2 acres Mangels J Rolled nearly the last of grain I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's I staid to dinner then I took 4 bags Chop to Davids brought it home then brought Nancy & Susanna home Called at Joes W. very Cold NW wind frost last night fine & Cler
Sunday 12 All went to Meeting at Hebron Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & M Nevers here to dinner W. frost last night Cold wind all day.
May 1907
Sacrament was administered today sermon on St Mat 26 C by C Burkholder & St Mat 27 C by Br C
13 I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is getting some weaker she rests well Can speak a little Boys finished sowing Mangels & worked Corn ground W. quite warm strong SW wind
14 Boys worked on Corn ground I & Nancy washed this morning Br S & his girls were here to dinner W. fine & warm
15 Boys worked on Corn Ground AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM J drilled piece north of Orchard for Early Potatoes W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain at times PM fine rain this evening I brought Mary & the Children this morning took them home this evening
16 J brought 4 Barrels cement from Markham went to Davids to dinner & put on some grafts for them Henry plowed A began digging trench for foundation of shed that we intend to move he & Henry Killed 8 Pigs PM & dress a calf w. very fine I took Susanna to Teenie Stovers this morning & brought her home this evening
17 Henry worked on Corn ground AM J Cut seed Potatoes he & Henry planted Early Potatoes PM A went to Toronto 8 Pigs 770 lbs @ $9.50 a Calf 85 lbs @ $9.00 also a Calf for Benj'n W. fine & warm rather Cloudy I forgot to say that boys sowed silo corn on Wednesday
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May 1907
18 Boys Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & cut seed Potatoes AM they planted them rows PM W. fine & warm trees coming into leaf I & Nancy went awhile to Ben Stovers PM
Whit Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Thos Dillers to dinner Henry's went to Meeting at Altona W. a little rain this morning fine Cler today
Whit Monday 20 at home Menno Burkholders here to dinner A went to Stouffville & Markham on his Bicycle Henry's & Josie Burkholder & Mathew Burkholder & Stella Spragg went to Mouth of Rouge Caught 9 fine fish W. very fine Cler but a Cold N wind Anne was here sewing Esther & little Frankie were here a few minutes they were at Thomas's
21 J brought 12 Cwt cement from Markham AM they began putting up the wall the mixer that they made works very well W. very fine & Cler but a strong NW wind
22 Boys worked at wall W. fine & Cler
23 Boys worked at wall J took a grist to Davids I & Nancy went to see Mary Burkholder she is rather poorly then we went to C Burkholders to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is a little better but quite weak W. mostly Cler fine & warm but a Cool air
24 Boys pulled shingles & some of boards off shed & some of the boards & drew shingles into woodshed AM John Brillinger Came to dinner A went to Hermans after dinner to Care for the horse
May 1907
Herman is going to Toronto tomorrow W. a very fine & cler day
25 J took Cream AM A was at Hermans Henry worked at stripping shed we got word that Grandmother is worse Henry brought Lizzy & J took up Grandmother is some better again W. strong East wind all day beginning to rain at bedtime
Sunday 26 at home AM I & Nancy went to Joes PM staid to supper W. fine rain last night foggy & Cloudy all day very fine heavy rain after dark Distant thunder for awhile
27 Henry helped Sarah wash A worked at shed J asked hands to take down shed I helped Nancy wash AM had about {blank space} hands to take down shed PM W. strong S west wind PM Cold towards evening a squaal of sleet & snow this evening
28 Boys worked at Cement wall for Hog Pen we intend turn it to the end of shed to Make one long building for a new hog pen I took Old Mare Nell to BS got her shod all round AM W. ground roofs white with snow this Morning very Cold NW wind all day the trees are not in full leaf yet, too Cool
29 Boys worked at wall AM J brought shingles from Stouffville $2.50 per square for the first Class & $2.20 for Clear Buttes Henry Harrowed Corn PM I brought Anne to help Nancy to do some sewing
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May 1907 June
W. very fine pretty warm growing weather
30 Benj'n helped boys fram the timber & they asked about 18 hands & rased the building after 4 PM I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner then went to see Grandmother she is getting weaker W. a very fine growing day
31 Boys worked shed Davids were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day things growing nicely J went to Markham for nails Benj'n helped Boys
June 1 Boys worked at shed Benj'n helped AM A went to Tunkers feast with Peter Jacobs PM Henry went to Aleck Milroys stable raising awhile this Morning W. steady East wind getting Cloudy drizzle at bed time
Sunday 2 at home Johny Reesors were here to dinner & Br C's after supper W. very fine & Cler not much rain last night Flavius & family were here PM
3 Boys put on roof boards & began shingling Benj'ns helped W. quite warm some cloudy PM
4 I & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner then went to T McDowels to see Matty Frets she had a Parylitic stroke is poorly then went to see Grandmother she is some better she knew us & could talk but not so plainly her throat seems Parylized Boys & Benj'n shingled AM J A & Benj'n went fishing to dead water PM Caught 4 W. Cloudy drizzly rain from East nearly all PM did not get much wet Coming home
June 1907
5 Boys shingled Benj'n helped PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine AM cloudy PM rain after 5 PM Just a drizzle
6 Boys finished shingling Benj'n helped W. Clear a strong NW wind J went to Markham AM Henry took a grist Chop AM brought it home PM
7 Boys worked at building Henry helped Thomas Diller let down his barn PM. W. fine Cler
8 Boys worked at building W. very fine & warm Jakey Groves were here to supper little Alma & Frank were here too
Sunday 9 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gayman sermon First Epistle to St John 2nd C by Jos Wismer of Jordan Walter Spragge was here PM Daniels Called awhile W. a very lovely June day a growing day
10 Boys worked at Pig pen putting in troughs with Cement w. very fine Cler & warm Cool wind from East PM
11 Boys worked at stable W. very fine but strong Easterly wind Cool PM
12 Boys worked at stable I & Nancy went to see Grandmother we staid to dinner She is a little weaker, but rests well we Called to see Mary Burkholder she is about the same J took 5 Pigs 1040 lbs to Markham for Hornshaw @ $6.65 per Cwt W. very fine & Cler Cool East wind PM we took Susanna as far as Benj'ns & brought her home this evening
13 J scuffled Mangels A & Henry worked at stable AM A went to Coakwells barn raising PM J & Henry worked at stable PM W. Cler Cool East wind
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June 1907
14 Boys worked at stable I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM Aaron Rittenhouse Called awhile this evening W. very fine Cler & warm 81 deg above Zero awhile PM
15 Henry went to Markham for some scantlings AM they worked at stable today W. fine & warm
Sundy 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona in spring waggon with Henry's remarks by Br C Sermon on 1st Epister of St Peter 5th C by Joseph Wismer went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner w. quite warm & Cler very fine June day
17 J grubbed Corn Henry helped Sarah wash A worked at stable AM they both were at it PM I & Nancy washed PM W. very very warm about 85 deg Clear all day we heard that Nancys Mother died at 2.30 PM will be Buried at 930 on Wednesday
18 Boys worked at Stable & pulled out the inside of the old Pig pen Angelina Reesor brought Solomon Hoovers & wife awhile AM W. very very warm over 85 deg fine
19 I & Nancy A Henry & Sarah went to funeral of Grandmother Hoover opening remarks by song remarks & prayer by C Gayman then Lewis Burkholders spoke on Psalms we went to the house for dinner W. quite warm a slight shower last night but a heavy rain Coming home a few heavy Claps of thunder a fine heavy rain
June 1907
20 Boys cleaned rubbish & Manure out of Old Pigpen A & Henry went fishing to Dead water towards evening Caught only 4 J went to Locust Hill to help load the Ensilage Cutter on Car we got it repaired. W. very fine day not so warm
21 three boys done road work with 2 teams drawing gravel onto 11th Con I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml's to divided the last of Grandmother's Estate W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM pretty warm
22 Henry drew one load gravel finished the road work J took Cream they all hoed Mangels W. quite warm about 80 deg's
Sunday 23 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. Cloudy distant thunder off & on nearly all daya little showery, warm
24 Boys hoed Mangels I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. quite warm looks like rain
25 J Kindig Came this Morning he & J went to Books in 3rd Con Scarboro for his outfit Moving Building they began after dinner to Move Old Pig pen Elias & Benj'ns Man helped W. quite warm looked like showers David Burkholder & his sister Susan Horner were here to dinner
26 Boys & Kindig worked at Moving Pig pen got it pretty near the place
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I brought AB's Lizzie this morning to Help to do some sewing Daniels were here to dinner W. fine rain last night some thunder Cloudy a little rain this morning Cler & Cool PM
27 Kindig A & Henry finished setting Pig pen nice & level J scuffled AM he went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's PM & brought Bureau & Lounge that Nancy got on Friday when Grandmothers things were divided Mary & the Children were here all day W. very fine Cool
28 J Grubbed Corn with seeder AM A & Henry helped Wideman's Men put Eavestroughs on front of East barn & on the Pig pen W. very warm I got Mare Nell shod PM Susanna went with me as far as Flavius'
29 Boys hoed Greystone turnips this A & Henry drew gravel from Collins & J finished turnip W. Cloudy distant thunder after dinner a slight sprinkle of rain Cloudy PM warm
Sunday 30 I & Nancy Susanna & Lizzy went to Benj'ns PM staid to supper A went to Herman's to dinner W. a little showery AM Cler PM
July 1st Boys Chored then worked at Cement wall under Pig pen W. shower AM another few shower's & distant thunder PM
2 Boys worked at Pig pen wall got it finished J scuffled awhile W. very fine & Cool
3 J Cultivated mangels with seeder AM he topped thistles in grain PM A & Henry done some Cementing for Arthur Reesor W. very fine Cler
July 1907
4 J Scuffled & topped thistles A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors W. a very fine Cler day
5 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors J scuffled Corn I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine & Cler pretty warm
6 A & Henry worked at Arthur Reesors J hoed Corn W. pretty warm thunder showers went around PM very little rain here I went to Ceder Grove PM
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 9th C by C Gayman Widow Anne Nighswander was here awhile PM C Burkholder's were here to supper W. a very fine Cler day pretty warm
8 A & Henry finished Arthur Reesor's Job J hoed Corn W. pretty warm {illegible} shower went around all AM a sprinkle here I helped wash AM
9 Boys hoed Corn A started about 5 PM to Markham for 10 Barrels Cement Henry's went to Menno Burkholder's after supper W. a very fine Cler day
10 A went to Thomas Dillers Barn raising J & Henry hoed Corn AM Henry & Sarah went to raising PM J Grubbed Mangels with seeder PM W. a very fine Cler day
11 Boys cut Ganes in beams of Pig Barn for Joists Henry went to R Johnstons barn rasing PM W drizzly rain off & on all day Lydia & Hoover
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July 1907
12 Boys worked some at Pig pen put Paris Green on Potatoes & hoed Corn Davids were at Henry's to dinner W. a little rain this Morning Cler & fine today
13 Boys drew stones into Pig pen AM they all three helped Benj'n draw in hay with teams PM I took 4 bags barley to Davids & got it Chopped PM W. very fine Cler prety warm
Sunday 14 at home A took Nancy to Dr AM she is not so well he gave her some Medicine She is up & around Thos Dillers & Peters were at Henry's to dinner W. a very fine Cler day
15 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw hay with team towards evening W. pretty warm rather Cloudy a little sprinkle of rain after dark
16 Boys scuffled most of Corn & hoed the Potatoes J Cut last half of hay Daniels were here to dinner W. quite warm a little rain last night rather Cloudy AM I took Susanna to Br C's to dinner
17 Boys Chore & drew in 7 loads hay PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM I & Nancy brought her home PM W. very warm
18 J took Cream then they drew in loads hay W. quite warm fine & Cler
19 Boys finished drawing in hay we have 18 big loads off the 10 acres Henry helped Benj'n PM J scuffled PM A mowed fence Corners I brought Anne after dinner to sew took her home this evening W. very warm
July 1907
20 J took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod A helped Benj'n AM they worked at Pig pen PM I took Susanna to Davids & left her there I staid to dinner W. quite warm, heavy rain went around north at noon some thunder. Cooler this evening strong wind PM
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & Lizzie went to Meeting at Widemans with Henry's remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by Br C went to Enos Ramers to dinner Henry's were at Daniels w. not quite so warm
22 Boys worked some at Pigpen & drew small stones off Scarboro Townline I & Lizzy washed PM W. a very fine steady rain awhild AM Cler & warm PM
23 Boys worked at Pig pen I helped J bring in fine Jag of fence Corner hay PM W. quite warm thunder showers went around PM
24 J & A worked at Pigpen I & Nancy Henry & Sarah & Lizzy went to Funeral of Levi Burkholder's son Freddie sermon on Isaiah 55 C 8 & 9 V by C Gayman Moses Weber spoke too on Job part of 1st C we went to Menno Burkholders to dinner W. a shower before the funeral left the house thunder showers went around after dinner we got home without, but we had a very heavy shower & strong wind & pretty heavy thunder about 600 PM
25 Boys worked at Pig pen J Put Paris Green on Potatoes second time W. very fine & warm
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26 Boys worked at Pig pen J drew a lod of gravel & Grubbed Mangels W. strong NW wind heavy rain & some thunder last night
27 Boys worked at Pig pen I took Lizzy part way home PM Nancy went along to Elias's W. very fine & Cool, NW wind
Sunday 28 at home Elias's & Henry were here to dinner W. fine pretty Cloudy at times
29 A helped Benj'n draw hay J Cut our Fall Wheat Henry shocked it is a good Crop I & Lizzy washed I got Mare Nell shod all around W. not very warm Clouds went around north all AM
30 A helped Benj'n draw hay AM J Scuffled Corn Henry Chored W. very fine Cooler we Cut weeds in Hebron Cemetery after supper Burkholder's Man J Hendersham was here to dinner he delivered some Mattresses & springs
31 Boys worked at Pig Pen W. quite warm AM a few thunder showers PM
Aug 1 Boys worked at Pigpen AM they cut the barley south of bush PM & Picked 16 Brown Leghorn Roosters w. very fine not so warm we will send the Roosters to Toronto with M Barkey
2 Boys pulled down 40 rods of the Board fence north of Meeting house J Jarvis put up a Wire fence @ 45 cts per rod he got finished before night Boys hoed Mangels PM W. fine a few fine showers through the night pretty heavy thunder
Aug 1907
3 Boys worked at Pig pen AM they hoed Mangels PM A helped Thomas thresh awhile PM Levi Ramer started the Machine W. very fine Cler & Cool I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by C Burkholder Henry Byer's & MN were here to dinner Joe's were here awhile this evening Br C's were here after supper W. a very lovely day Herman's were here last night Harvey & Lewis Grove were here all week little Frank Grove was here last night Susanna Came home yesterday she was away visiting 2 weeks.
5 drew in wheat 11 loads Benj'n & his man helped with team W. not so warm rather cloudy I took Lizzie home she has been here nearly six weeks. Mary & the Children were here PM
6 Cut barley east of dam & drew in barley south of bush W. quite warm Clouds went around north.
7 Boys laid floor in straw shed over Pig pen the old boards off the fence on Pickering townline W. very warm thunder shower around PM
8 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw in wheat with team till near supper time J took grist of barley to Davids
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Aug 1907
Am he Chored PM & raked stubble PM W. very fine not so warm some cloudy
9 Boys nearly finished lining up Pig Pen with Concrete inside AM J & Henry began to Plow in Meadow stubble A worked at Pig pen PM W. quite warm I & Nancy took a drive to Elias's to Joe's & Called on Johny Reesor after supper
10 Boys plowed in Meadow they cut Mixed grain on Knoll PM I & Nancy went to Saml Barkeys at Mongolia to dinner we Called on Mary Burkholder she is quite poorly then we went to Levi Grove's to supper & to Ed Moyer's all night W. very warm
Sundy 11 went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 18 C by Levi Grove went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner then Came home W. quite warm a little Cloudy
12 Boys Cut about an acre of Oats behind barn to thresh when we get Machine they drew in the barley in big field loads PM Benj'n 2 Men helped with teams A raked the stubble after supper W. very very warm 89 deg above at noon cooler towards evening a little distant thunder over the lake
13 A & Henry helped Flavius draw dung with team AM Flavius & his Man helped in PM with team
Aug 1907
J rolled sod that was Plowed then he cut mixed grain below garden AM W. Cooler strong NW wind very strong
14 A Helped Johnny Reesor thresh till 1/2 past 2 o' J finished Cutting Oats behind barn & most of field north of Meeting house Henry shocked W. very fine & Cool
15 A helped JD's thresh AM Bob Milroys PM J finished Cutting Oats north of Meeting house then Benj'ns Man helped & they drew in rakings & Mixed grain on Knoll & few loads Oats I took Cream with Mare Nell JH Ramer's & Caroline Lehman were here to dinner W. very fine Cool air, Teenie Stover was here to dinner & supper
16 Threshed till 4 PM the grain yielded well Fall Wheat & barley about 40 Bus per Acre Oats very good W. Cloudy at times AM began to drizzle about 1100 rained a very fine shower at noon a very little distant thunder cloudy PM & warm J Cut a little mixed grain East of Orchard: too damp
17 I took Susanna to Elias's then I & Nancy started after dinner & went to Joseph Grove's to supper & to Davids & staid all night Boys Cut Mixed Peas & Oat field W. pretty warm fine
Sunday 18 went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman went to Jos Kochs to dinner to Saml Reesor's to supper & to Daniels all night
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W. warm Cler
19 went to SB Lehman's to dinner & supper & to C Gayman's all night
20 went to Jacob Grove's to dinner & to Lizzy Gibners to supper & to Herman's to stay all night. W. Cloudy at times a very little rain at noon
21 Came home to dinner I & Nancy washed PM the boys finished Cutting the grain while we were away & are drawing in now W. quite fine not very warm Susanna Came home again today
22 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw in Oats with team (they helped the boys yesterday) J raked stubble W. fine & Cler not very warm
23 Boys finished drawing in all the grain I took Buggy to Ceder Grove AM to get Tires set I brought it home PM W. fine not so warm
24 Boys finished Plowing in Meadow for Wheat about 5 1/2 Acres Henry got Mares shod PM A helped Thomas thresh PM till 4 oclock W. not so warm a very light shower AM J took Cream for Flavius
Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Br N's they were not at home went to Br S's they were not at home staid at Davids to dinner Flavius & family were here to supper W. very fine strong NW wind
26 A & Henry helped Thomas thresh with team to draw grain to Machine AM they helped Benj'n draw dung PM J got Mare Jennie shod on hind feet AM he began to gang in barley stubble west of dam PM
Aug 1907 Sept
I & Nancy walked AM I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's PM then got Mare Nell shod all round & brought them home W. fine & Cler strong Cool NW wind
27 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw dung J helped Alick Milroy thresh AM & Frank McCreight PM W. Cloudy & a very slight drizzle of rain at times till about 4 PM when it rained fine & steady for awhile Mary & Anne were here PM sewing
28 Boys drew dung J helped Benj'n thresh PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner W. very fine & Cler & Cool Benj'ns 2 men helped at dung
29 Boys drew dung Benj'n & his Man helped I & little Willis took 4 bags Chop to Davids got it done in 10 minutes & brought it home W. very fine & Cler pretty warm.
30 Boys drew dung AM Benj'n & his Man helped they helped Benj'n draw PM Herman's were here to dinner W. pretty warm looks like rain
31 Boys finished drawing dung W. very fine Cool
Sunday Sept 1st All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermons on St Mat 26 & 27 C by C Burkholder & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Daniels were here to dinner Peter Reesor's brought the friends Tyson & wife Rice & wife & Leatherman & wife to dinner they are from Burks County Pennsylvania W. pretty warm looks like rain a fine shower after dark a little distant thunder.
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2 A & Henry spread dung J Grubbed W. fine cooler towards evening very fine rain last night soaked pretty well
3 J sowed Wheat about acres AM Henry ganged in barley stubble west of dam J helped awhile PM A went to Toronto W. very fine looked a little like rain I took 5 bags barley to Davids & got it Chopped PM
4 J & Henry ganged A worked at Pig pen W. fine rather Cloudy at times
5 A worke at Pig pen AM he spread dung PM J & Henry ganged East of Creek below graveyard then began behind barn Davids were here to dinner W. showery awhile AM fine heavy rain PM distant thunder, heavy north
6 J & A ganged Henry spread dung W. fine Cler
7 Boys finished ganging down the dung in NW Corner field I took Susanna to Markham to Dr AM W. fine
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Susanna went to M Barkeys to dinner Joe & Anne were here to supper W. rather Cloudy but fine Cool
9 I took Cream & got Horses Chief & Billy shod on front feet & brought 2 doz fruit Baskets from Green River AM Henry ganged A Picked 24 Baskets Crab Apples & Pears & some apples they dressed a Calf too PM Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner W. fine not so warm AM heavy shower went around north PM I & Nancy washed AM warmer PM
Sept 1907
10 J Rolled some of the land that was ganged A worked at Pig pen Henry & Sarah & little Willis went to Toronto 24 Baskets Crabs & Apples & Pears $4.00 for the lot one Calf 82 lbs 9 cts Cwt 19 1/2 lbs Tallow $1.00 W. air from East a little drizzly at times AM rain from East at times quite heavy this evening some thunder
11 J Rolled some PM Henry ganged A helped Elias's thresh PM W. drizzly awhile AM Cleared up PM pretty heavy rain last night a fine lot of water in our dam I went to Ceder Grove after dinner
12 A helped NB's thresh till 3 PM J & Henry finished ganging behind barn Henry began single Plowing north of bush in Wheat stubble J made about 1 Barrel of Cider at Lapps PM W. quite fine Cler very fine day
13 J & Henry single Plowed north of bush A worked at Pig pen & helped stir sauce we made over 7 crocks full W. quite warm
14 A & Henry Plowed north of bush J took cream with Mare Nell AM J Plowed PM A & Henry Plowed out & Picked Potatoes in Old Orchard PM Henry's went to Sarahs folks about 4 PM W. quite warm
Sunday 15 at home Benj'ns were here to dinner A went to Meeting at Widemans on his Bycicle W. quite warm Alma Frank & little Ada were here all day Elias's went to Meeting at Widemans
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Sept 1907
16 A helped Flavius put in Tiles all day J Plowed AM he drew stones into feeding room of Pigpen Henry drew 2 loads gravel from Laughlin's PM helped Sarah wash awhile I helped Nancy wash AM W. quite warm rather Cloudy PM Walter Hoover installed a Telephone into Henry's Kitchen today I protested as long as I could but I could not prevail on the boys so I suppose things will take their course
17 J brought 5 Barrels Cement from Markham @ $2.30 A helped Flavius all day Henry brought 2 loads gravel AM he began plowing below garden PM J plowed awhile PM W. fine warm
18 Boys worked at Cementing Pig pen cementing feeding room floor Flavius helped Br N's brought Menno Shantz & wife & Enos Martins & wife from Waterloo to supper W. Cloudy at times Cooler towards evening strong wind
19 Boys dug out foundations for new Hen house at south end of Pig pen & began foundation wall Flavius helped I took Susanna to J Murisons after dinner & brought her home after supper. W. quite warm slight rain this evening
20 Boys finished hen house foundation Henry helped W Tran fill silo J helped Benj'n cut corn I took Susanna to Thomas's Pm brought her home this evening W. Cloudy at times warm
21 A & Henry helped Benj'n fill his Silo J Plowed below garden & took 8 bags barley to Davids W. very fine Cool wind
Sept 1907
I & Nancy went to Elias's & Joseph awhile PM
Sunday 22 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Menno Reesor's to dinner W. very fine & Cool J & A were at Elias's to dinner Henry's were at Isaac Reesor's to dinner & at Martin Barkeys to supper
23 Boys plowed south & East of Orchard & began to Cut Corn with Binder My Dear Nancy was very unfortunate after breakfast she was standing on a Chair to strike some flies & she lost her Balance & fell to the floor & broke her lame knee we Called Dr Robinson he Bandaged it she took sick & feverish we Called him again about 4 PM he Came again & gave some Medicine she was very bad but now about Midnight she is resting very well.
24 J & A helped Thomas fill silo at his other farm & Henry plowed AM filled our silo PM W. Cler & fine AM rather Cloudy PM slight little shower PM Cool tonight Dr Called says Nancy is doing well not much pain in her Knee
25 A helped W Petty fill silo AM Henry & J Plowed A helped Thomas fill at home PM J helped Sarah & Stella take in Citrons & Beets PM Enos Hoover's were here to dinner & Daniels were here to supper Davids were here to supper Davids were here after supper Dr Called says Nancy is doing well W. very Cold strong NW wind Calm tonight
26 Henry plowed AM he Picked Apples PM A & J helped Flavius fill silo till 3 PM then they dressed 5 Pigs W. Cool some wind Herman's called PM Br N's called too.
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27 J Plowed Henry helped G Dimma fill silo AM he Picked 4 rows Potatoes PM A went to Toronto 5 Pigs nearly 500. @ $8.75 per Cwt 27 Baskets Apples some @ 25 cts & some 20 W. Cler AM cloudy at times PM a little rain after supper JH Ramers were here to supper Dr Called PM he says Nancy is doing well he will Come on Monday & put her Knee into Plaster of Paris this is my 71st Birthday
28 J & A plowed sometimes between showers Henry chored W. drizzly nearly all day a fine heavy rain this evening some thunder AB's Lizzie has been here since Tuesday Morning
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting Except I & J & Susanna & little Willis Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & MN were here to dinner a great Many Called to see Nancy I can hardly name them all W. northern Cloudy & Cool Nancy feeling some better
30 J & A Plowed A worked at a roller door for the north end of shed he took the Cream in Thomas's place this morning W. a little rain this Morning Cleared up fine & Cool Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper Nancy a little stronger
Oct 1 Boys dug Potatoes Dr was here today and put Nancy's Knee in starch Bandages she is improving slowly Johny Reesor's brought Esra Martin & wife & Set Bauman & wife from Waterloo to dinner W. very fine
2 Boys plowed A helped Benj'n PM W. quite fine Nancy doing fair
3 Boys plowed & Picked about 60 Baskets apples W. quite warm Br N. Br inlaw Enos Hoover & Aunt Lizzy called Nancy was up in a chair all AM
Oct 1907
4 Henry went to Toronto 60 Baskets Harleys Westing Jemmitings & Gravensteins from 25 cts to 10 cts per Basket Amounting to $ J Plowed till near noon then he went to Markham with Benj'ns Mare & Buggy A went on his Wheel W. rain last night fine today Davids were here to dinner Anne Esther Lydia & Flavius Fanny & little Eva Called Flavius & Br C Called this morning Nancy doing well
5 Boys pulled Mangels & J drew in Carl helpers PM they took in 13 loads W. rather Cloudy rained awhile AM strong NW wind PM Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here PM
Sunday 6 Henry's went to Meeting at Altona J & A went to Benj'ns to dinner SB Lehmans were here to dinner W. Cloudy began to rain about 4 PM
7 Boys nearly finished pulling mangels AM A helped Taylor thresh PM J & Henry Flavius & his Man Jack drew 12 loads PM till rain stopped them I went to Ceder Grove PM the first time that I was off the place for 2 weeks Esther & Russell Called PM W. Cloudy, fine rain after 4 PM strong wind Nancy is going on Crutches
8 A helped Taylors thresh J & Henry took in last of Mangels loads AM they helped Flavius with team PM Br C's brought Henry Bauman & wife & Moses Martin & wife awhile AM tghey Came from Waterloo W. strong wind I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM
9 Boys plowed & Picked winter apples W. sharp white frost last night fine today pretty warm
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10 A & Henry plowed J looked for the young cattle that have been on the road all summer and they have not been at home for a few days he plowed PM & Henry looked for them he found them below Spencelys W. fine Cler Nancy is walking very well on crutches.
11 A helped JD's thresh Henry drew 3 loads Coal from Locust Hill over 5 tons @ $6.40 he took Bus Wheat to Whitevale @ $1.00 per Bus J Plowed I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cler Nancy doing quite well
12 A helped JD's thresh awhile J took Cream & Henry Chored Machine Came AM then they threshed PM all went well W. NW wind a few squaals of rain Br C called AM with Baumans & C Hagadorn from Waterloo
Sunday 13 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans A went too on his Bycicle J went to Daniels to dinner Leonard Hoovers & his Mother were here to dinner W. Cloudy Nancy doing well
14 finished threshing about 11 Oc grain turned out fairly well A & Henry plowed PM J went to Whalen's sale on 19th Con Markham W. rather Cloudy Br S's Called PM
15 J & Henry plowed AM they Picked winter apples PM A worked at Hen house we are putting up the frame of my fathers woodshed on a cement foundation near where the old Hen house was the foundation is put up some time ago W. very very fine & Cler Anne & Esther Barkey Called PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Davids Mill PM
16 A worked at henhouse J & Henry plowed AM Henry drew 2 loads gravel PM J went to Markham for 2 Barrels Cement PM
Oct 1907
I got Mare Nell shod AM W. very fine
17 J & A worked at henhouse Henry drew home some dung & Plowed I & Suanna went to Markham AM W. a very very fine day Daniels were here to supper
18 J & A worked at henhouse Henry finished Plowing field behind barn A went to Markham after supper on is wheel for some nails W. quite fine Cooler Br inlaw Jesse Hoover here to dinner
19 Boys worked at henhouse Henry took 54 Bu Wheat to Markham @1.2 AM J took 54 Bu PM & he brought home one ton Oil Cake @ $32 W. fine & Cler sharp Air from NW I took grist to Davids & got it Chopped AM
Sunday 20 at home Herman's & Henry's were here to dinner & Elias's & Joe's to supper W. fine clear getting Colder
21 Boys shingled Henhouse I went to Davidsons for gang Plow shares PM W. a hard frst last night fine today
22 Boys lined up henhouse with Concrete the same as they done the pig pen didnt quite finish J helped Johny Reesor thresh PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today
23 A helped Johnny Reesor thresh till 3 PM then he Picked winter apples J & Henry picked some winter apples AM then they picked 15 sacks Cider apples & took them to A Clemdemen & went awhile to Jas Malcoms sale C Burkholder's were here to dinner& Thomas's Adeline Came with Ada Reesor from Pennsylvania & her Husband
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Metsler they were here to supper W. very fine & Cler Cool wind Dr Called this evening Nancy takes dizzy spells he Calls it Vertigo
24 J & Henry ganged in NW Corner field A worked at Henhouse AM they all went to Spencely's sale PM W. very very fine & Cler a Cool wind Anne was here PM Nancy doing pretty well
25 Boys Picked winter apples they worked a little at the henhouse I went to Ceder Grove AM Br N's Called awhile PM W. very fine & Cler a strong NW wind
26 J & Henry ganged AM Picked winter apples PM A worked at henhouse AM & Picked apples PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Nancy & little Willis sermon on {blank space} by C Gayman & on {blank space} by Br C Henry & Sarah Lucinda Reesor Elias & Mary Joseph & Anne were Baptised as Members of our church we had no visitors to dinner but different Callers after dinner W. rain last night & all day off & on raining yet bedtime quite mild this is the 50th anniversary of our wedding day
28 J & Henry finished ganging NW Corner field 2nd time A helped R Milroy thresh till awhile after dinner then he Picked apples W. fine & Cler strong NW wind Nancy is doing pretty well she can walk across the floor with a stick
Oct 1907 Nov
29 J & Henry finished ganging NW Corner field AM A Picked apples they dressed a calf & 4 pigs PM J took grist & got some shoeing done W. Cler Cool air from north Br S's & Br C Called AM Joseph Groves Called PM
30 A worked at Pig pen J Chored A helped Benj'n thresh PM Henry went to T{illegible} 4 Pigs 400 @ $8.75 1 Calf 95 lbs @ 9.50 per Cwt 4 Barrels Cooking Apples @ $2.00 per Barrel I went to Markham to get More Medicine for Nancy she is doing very well W. hard frost last night very fine & Cler today
Thanksgiving day 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid with Nancy remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C David Burkholder was here to dinner Hermans & Daniels Called PM W. sharp frost last night very fine today there have been 3 white frost nwo
Nov 1 A helped Benj'n finished threshing a few hours this morning J & Henry plowed in root field I went to Whitevale for Plow shares this morning W. mostly Cloudy pretty mild
2 A plastered the new henhouse onto the Cement J worked in pigpen made some feed boxes in the feeding room Henry mixed mortar for A W. steady rain from East raining yet 9 O
Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. Cloudy strong NW wind not Cold
4 Boys plowed in root ground & Picked apples Thomas's Man Sherman March helped plow PM W. very fine & Cler raining at bedtime
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5 A worked at henhouse J & Henry began plowing in sod in NE corner field I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I walked to Elias's PM W. very fine & mild, Cler a little cloudy at times
6 J & Henry Plowed A took cream with Mare Nell AM A & Henry plowed & J Picked apples PM W. some drizzly & mild & cloudy Menno Burkholder's Called awhile PM Nancy is doing well
7 Boys Chored J plowed sod behind Cider house PM A & Henry took grist to Davids & got Henry's mare shod PM W. very strong NW wind drizzle of rain & soft snow nearly all day
8 J & A Plowed Henry Picked apples PM W. Cloudy & cool, milder & More Cler PM I went to Ceder Grove AM
9 A & Henry Plowed Mare Bell took sick sent for Dr Armstrong she is all right again I walked to Flavius PM W. sharp white frost last night fine & cler clouded up PM
Sunday 10 at home Nancy still a little better Lizzy is still here Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans J A & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner W. a little Cloudy at times a very fine day
11 Boys plowed A helped Benj'n Kill some Pigs PM W. sharp white frost last night very fine & Cler today I went to Ceder Grove AM I helped Lizzy wash this morning
12 Henry brought load Oil Cake from Markham for Flavius AM J Plowed they drew in some Greystone Turnips & all the feed Corn PM W. fine & Cler most of the time cold air
13 Boys finished plowing sod AM then we all went to Flavius's sale PM except Lizzy & Susanna staid with Nancy
Nov 1907
Flavius had 50 acres rented from John Pearce for 5 years his lease has expired & he had raised a lot of Cattle the Cows sold for over $50 to $73 the horses did not sell W. Cloudy with very cold SW wind
14 A helped F McCreight thresh AM & Alick Milroy PM J & Henry Chored Henry got some shoes on horses then J Henry & Benj'n Killed 6 Pigs PM W. fine & Cler cold 16 deg above zero
15 A worked at fitting sash into henhouse & Pig pen J Chored Henry went to Toronto 3 Barrels of Rambo apples fallen $1.25 each 1 Barrel Grindstone $1.25 6 Pigs 600 @ $8.50 W. quite fine getting Milder
16 A helped Thomas thresh AM Henry took some Chop to Whitevale they pulled & drew in the Greystone turnips loads PM. W. Cler sharp white frost last night Cold Air
Sunday 17 at home Flavius's were here to supper W. very fine & Cler, sharp air very sharp
18 Boys Chored & gathered apples & put a lot down Cellar I helped Lizzy wash AM got Mare Nell shod on hind feet PM W. very fine mild Cloudy & smoky white frost last night
19 Boys worked at Apples took a lot to Lapps Made 76 gallons Cider & left some to be made into sauce they filled 9 Barrels PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM she had 2 teeth Pulled W. very fine Cler Hermans were here to dinner
20 J & A drew a lot of dry wood down from bush Henry went to Toronto 9 Barrels apples Barl snows $2.75 2 Barls Kings $2.75
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then he had Rambo's & Talmans & other Common Kinds he made $16.50 for the 9 Barrels W. strong East wind PM began to rain after supper Br inlaw John Hoover's were here to dinner
21 Henry plowed a headland & the strip where the Greystone turnips grew a put in the windows in henhouse & pig pen J went to sale at Josiah Parson's with Thomas PM W. mild Cloudy strong south west wind
22 Boys Cleaned up rubbish that was left of the old Pig pen Henry plowed early Potatoe patch in old orchard I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius's Called at Br C's she enjoyed the drive very much W. quite fine rather Cloudy
23 Boys drew rubbish & frame of old henhouse into Calf pasture J went to Markham PM I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns PM She is getting quite smart W. very very fine & Cler a sharp white frost last night
Sunday 24 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 13 C by C Gayman Joe's were here to dinner W. very fine & Clear white frost last night sharp air
25 Boys cleaned up rubbish & put in posts for a fence from NE Corner of shop to run north to to NE Corner of pig pen Henry helped Sarah wash AM I helped Lizzy wash AM W. very very fine Cler I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought her home PM
26 Boys chored fixed up overhead in pig pen for the hens Roosters that we fatten I went to Meeting house to a meeting of those that want sheds I think there will be some built W. about an inch of snow last night also some rain pretty wet all day snow going off again.
Nov 1907 Dec
Daniels & Davids & Enos Nighswanders were here to dinner
27 Henry Clipped 2 horses for J Malcom J & A worked at fixing upstairs in pig pen Mary & Children were here to dinner Lizzy went home will Come again W. Mild snow all gone Cloudy began to snow from East after supper
28 Boys finished place for hens on Pigpen I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner W. mild a Cold West wind snow all gone little Alma Came home with us to stay all night
29 Boys finished a fence from shop north to the north end of Pig pen W. a little snow in the air Came on fast after dark Lizzie came this evening
30 Boys Chored AM A worked at Arthur Reesor's & J & Henry went to standing timber sale in Whitevale PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. a little below freezing all day Cler ground white with snow
Dec 1 Sunday I Nancy Susanna & Lizzy went to Joe's to dinner W. Cloudy mostly a very heavy fall of snow coming home about an inch fell
2 Boys Chored & sorted the hens Moores Man was here & fixed the Pump W. sharp Cloudy
3 A helped Pilkeys thresh for F McCreight PM Henry helped Thomas Kill a Pig W. quite sharp
4 Henry's went to Menno Burkholders & Henry went to Gregory's sale A dressed a calf J Chored W. quite Cold 8 above Zero this morning
5 Henry & Sarah helped Benj'n Kill hogs A helped NB's thresh
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Dec 1907
J Chored & took grist to Davids & took Calf to J Malcolms he takes it to Toronto W. Cler quite sharp
6 A & J worked at a water closet Henry went to Markham & took their girl Stella Spragge home she was with them all summer I went to Joe's AM W. fine & Milder roads good
7 A helped Benj'n Henry got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM they Chored PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM & brought her home PM W. fine & Cler thawing a little PM
8 Sunday at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. Mild Mostly Cloudy fine drizzle of rain the ground has been white with snow but it is about all gone
9 A was at Benj'ns all day at threshing J went before dinner & helped Henry Chored W. Cloudy began to rain towards evening I & Lizzie washed AM This my Nancy's 68th Birthday
10 A was at Benj'ns Henry helped Teenie Stover Kill a hog J Chored & went to Underwoods sale PM W. Mild Cloudy AM Colder PM
11 A was at Benj'ns Henry got things ready to Kill hogs tomorrow J Chored AM he went to Markham PM W. some snow last night & all AM Colder looks like winter
12 Killed our 5 hogs Flavius & Fanny Benj'ns & Fanny & Elias & Anne helped got done in good time after 3 PM W. snow AM fine PM not cold there are a few inches of snow
Dec 1907
13 A worked at Water Closet Henry salted meat AM J & Henry drew dung on back Orchard I went to Ceder Grove PM W. rather Cloudy not Cold roads good a little more snow would make good sleighing
14 Henry helped Benj'n put on a load of hay J Chored A & Lizzy went to Markham AM A Varnished our Cupboard PM W. Cloudy this morning began to snow & blow from East about 900 snowed & blowed all day not Cold
Sunday 15 at home Henry's went to Elias's to dinner W. mild, Cloudy air from East soft snow very soft this evening there is very fair sleighing
16 Boys chored & I helped Lizzie wash AM help A helped Sarah wash AM they filled 8 Barrels with Apples & Killed a Pig PM W. not Cold a little snow in the air good sleighing
17 J & Henry Chored A went to Toronto 8 Barrels King Apples $2.00 per B 1 Pig 90 lbs $8.00 per Cwt he weint with sleigh good to half way home I & Susanna went to Markham I got my last Tooth pulled Susanna got 3 pulled went to Davids to dinner W. fine mild, Cloudy good sleighing
18 Henry & Sarah helped Flavius Kill hogs A got horse Chief shod & Picked some fowls J Chored & went to Alisons sale PM he bought 6 Pigs @ $2.30 each weigh about 50 lbs live W. very fine mild
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Dec 1907
19 all hands Picked Geese they Picked 18 J brought home the Pigs that he bought yesterday they are a fine lot Daniels were here to dinner W. not so cold a pretty strong West wind
20 Henry helped Benj'n draw hay from his north barn AM J & Henry went to Youngs sale in 6th Con Pickering PM A went to Toronto 12 Geese 170 lbs @ 10 cts per lb 12 Fowls 55 lbs @ 8 ct per lb I got Mare Nell sharped all round PM W. Mild cloudy A went with Wheels no sleighing to Toronto good here
21 Boys Chored Henry & Sarah went to Markham PM I took Susanna to Elias's this morning brought her home this evening MN came to stay all night W. very fine & cler
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C Enos Reesor's & Marty were here to dinner Thomas Dillers to supper & Br inlaw Enos Hoovers Came to stay all night W. mild partly Cler sleighing getting thin
23 Henry helped Sarah wash J & A Chored AM I helped Lizzie wash PM Boys all went to Vote at Bye Election PM Dr P McLean again T Wallace for Dominion house W. soft snow turned to rain awhile snow again towards evening very fast.
Dec 1907
24 Boys finished & placed our Water Closet J went to Markham I took Lizzie home Pm she will come again in a few days W. fine Mild a lot of snow last night good sleighing
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Sarah & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder our whole family was here to dinner 36 including ourselves W. Mild, cloudy soft snow at imes also sprinkles of rain, Lizzie Came tonight
26 Boys pitched straw stack into barn I helped Lizzie wash this morning then I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius's to dinner of Roast Turkey W. fine Cler sharp Air very good sleighing
27 I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner Boys Chored & salted Meat W. mild Cloudy thawing sleighing a little thin
28 Boys chored J took Lizzy home for good we will try to do alone Nancy is doing well W. soft, a lot of rain last night sleighing about broken up getting cold PM. freezing
Sunday 29 JD's & Elias's were here to dinner W. fine Clear sharp Air
30 Boys Chored Henry helped Sarah wash I & Nancy washed AM W. a few in heavy snow last night rain off & on last night & AM blowed up Colder PM Freezing this evening
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Dec 1907 Jan 1908
31 Boys Chored A went to Markham PM I went to see Johnny Reesor this Morning he is very sick with Gravel I went to Br S's PM W. Cler sharp fairly good sleighing very strong NW wind
January 1st 1908 at home Uriah Drudge's were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler
2 Boys Chored they all went to Joe's to supper Sarah & Susanna too W. very fine & Cler
3 A worked at making Butcher Knives out of Old Crosscut saw J & Henry brought a load of Frozen Manitoba Wheat for feed from Markham it Costs ua about 65 cts per Bus W. very fine sleighing yet I went to see Johnny Reesor he is no better
4 A worked at Knives J took Cream Henry brought another load Wheat for feed W. Mild soft snow AM Milder PM it thawed some very strong NW wind after dark I went to see Johnny Reesor he is no better
Sunday 5 at home Joes were here awhile PM Susanna & the boys went to Thomas's to supper W 7 above Zero this Morning 15 through the day fine & Cler
6 Boys helped wash A helped I & Nancy wash AM they went to Municipal Elections PM W. quite sharp & Cler sleighing thin
7 Henry & Sarah helped Elias's Kill hogs I & Nancy & Susanna went too J & A Chored J went to sale of W. Collinson's effects in Boxgrove he bought 2 Pails @ 10 cts
Jan Jan 1 1908
W. Cloudy not Cold
8 Boys cut firewood in bush AM they all went to Booths sale on 9th Con Markham PM I & Nancy went to see Johnny Reesor PM he is some better W. Mild Cloudy
9 A got Horses Chief & Billy sharped & brought home load of Chopped Manitoba Wheat from Davids Henry brought small load too they cut wood PM J Chored & took 4 doz & 10 Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 35 cts per Doz PM W. Cler Cold 7 deg above Zero this Morning 12 throughout the day I went to see Johnny Reesor he is some better
10 Boys Chored AM Cut wood PM I went to see Johnny Reesor AM he is gaining a little W. 8 above Zero this Morning as high as 27 towards night East wind
11 Henry & Sarah & little Willis started about 7 this Morning to go to Bakers in Vaughn on 3rd Con they intend to Come home tomorrow evening J & A Chored Herman's were here to dinner W. very fine not so Cold
Sunday 12 at home W. storm of rain & sleet from NE all AM turned to heavy snow at noon Kept on all PM
13 Boys helped to wash AM I have very lame shoulder they Chored PM I went to see Johnny Reesor & then went to Elias's Johnny is pretty weak yet W. very fine good sleighing
14 J went to Whitevale for some Coal Oil AM A went to Markham for 500 lbs Oil Cake PM W. very fine & Clear
15 I & Nancy Henry & Sarah went to Peter's Widow Mary to dinner W. rather Cloudy SW wind not very Cold J & A Chored
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Feb 1908
3 I went to Meeting house to Meeting to Elect Trustees there were only M Barkey Thomas & Johnny Ramer Albert & myself present the Book of reports was not there so we did no Business A & Henry went out to break roads J went to Ceder Grove W. quite Cold NW wind A helped us wash this morning
4 Boys Chored & shoveled walks W. 17 deg below Zero this Morning a little above today down again about 8 deg below this evening but there was very little wind
5 Boys Chored A went with Flavius to take the Cream AM W. snow from East & a very strong wind all day not very Cold, roads drifting stormy yet Bedtime
6 Boys went Breaking Roads to Ceder Grove AM & north on Pickering Townline PM W not so cold strong west wind AM some squaals of snow PM heard today that Henry Boyer's wife died at noon will be Buried on Saturday
7 Boys brought home grist from Davids W. pretty Cold, still a NW wind, snow is drifting in all the time on the roads
8 A went with Flavius to take the Cream the snow is very deep in some places it is cold yet fine & Cler today about 8 below Zero this morning 3 above at noon below again tonight
Sunday 9 at home Elias's were here to dinner Henry's were at Menno Burkholders to dinner W. 3 below Zero this Morning, fine & Cler went up to 20 deg above towards evening
Feb 1908
10 A helped Nancy wash AM Henry helped Sarah A helped Flavius Clean Oats PM I went to see Br S AM he was very sick last week with Bronchitis vomiting & Purging is some better W. very very fine & cler up to 30 deg the roads are very full of snow
11 Boys Picked 23 Roosters Henry & Sarah went to Toronto on Trolleys W. very very fine & Mild thawing a little
12 J & Henry Chored A went to Toronto 1 Calf 87 lbs $8.70 Barl Talman Apples $1.50 1 Barl Greenings $2.00 128 lbs Roosters @ 12 1/2 cts per lb I went to see Br S PM he is a little better W. Mild rather Cloudy drizzly rain after dark
13 Boys shoveled some off Kitchen & woodshed roofs AM they Plowed some road west of 11th Con PM W. very fine & Mild snow thawing
14 Boys Plowed snow on Pickering Townline & Chored W. quite Mild Cloudy drizzly rain PM snow going
15 Boys shoveled snow at Hebron AM they Chored PM W. drizzly rain nearly all AM turned to snow and strong NW wind PM not Cold
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon Joseph Groves and B Dillers were at Henry's W. very fine & Cler, Mild
17 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah AM they went to look for Foxes PM saw one but did not shoot him MN Came to stay all night W. very fine & Cler pretty Cold
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Feb 1908
18 Henry went to Ceder Grove A went to look for Foxes AM A went to Pickering for some Bran & shorts Henry went to Markham with Benj'n PM Davids were at Henry's to supper w. sharp Cler Cloudy towards evening
19 A got some shoes on Horses & brought load chop home from Davids Henry brought some PM Sarah was at a Carpet rag Bee at Elias's Nancy & Susanna were going too but it was too stormy & Susanna is not well W. Mild but strong East wind with snow all day
20 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner & supper W. mostly Cler pretty sharp they went to Joes to stay all night
21 A & Henry took a drive with Henry's mare she had anot been driven for a long time she went well A brought a load of sand for Alvin Milroy PM W. cloudy a strong west wind
22 Boys Chored W. quite sharp 3 above this morning not higher than 15 today Joe & Anne were here tonight
Sunday 23 at home Elias's were here to dinner Henry's were at Joe Burkholder's to dinner they had some notion to go to Altona Meeting but they stopped at Joe's W. NE wind & some light snow AM Cler & Milder PM the roads are pretty well tracked
24 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah then we started about 10 & A took Nancy & I & Susanna to Br S's A Came home & we staid to dinner he Came for us PM W. nearly Zero this Morning fine & Cler no wind up over 28 deg through the day.
25 J took Nancy I & Susanna to Elias's AM brought us home PM A helped Benj'n Henry got his Mare shod AM W. Mild some East wind towards evening.
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Feb 1908 Mar
began to snow after dark
26 A & Henry took cream J shoveled around the Buildings AM they all went to Hagerman's sale at Locust Hill PM J bought 10 hogs @ $6.80 each W. snow all night turned to rain a little while AM cleared up PM Mild fully 6 in fell soft & heavy no drifts
27 J & A brought home the hogs that J bought yesterday they are a fine lot Henry went to Joe Burkholder's for some Beans PM W. Cler sharp very fine
28 Henry went up to A Groves to look at a light waggon did not buy it J & A Chored W. a very Cold NW wind. Cler 12 deg above
29 Boys Chored Herman's were at Henry's to dinner W. 2 above Zero this Morning up to 18 today Cler
March 1st at home Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans W. strong East wind began to snow about 10 AM snowed heavy & blowed strong all day not so Cold Henry did not Come home
2 J & A helped Flavius Kill big Pig Henry & Sarah got home after dinner W. Mild rather Cloudy a few heavy squaals of snow Boys hung up Pork to smoke PM
3 A helped Flavius Make Sausage J & Henry went to Hamiltons sale in 10th Con Markham PM W. Cler & fine sharp NW wind
4 A helped Flavius AM Henry drew sand for Elias PM J went awhile to a sale on 3rd Con Pickering W. very fine Cler sharp Air
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Jan 1908
16 Boys Chored w. strong NW wind a little snow last night Pretty Cold Calm tonight
17 Boys cut wood W. pretty sharp Air I went to see Johnny Reesor he is some better
18 Boys cut wood AM they Chored PM W. Clear strong NW wind Daniels came to stay all night
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J they staid with Adeline she had a bad spell this Morning is better again remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St John part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Visitors Davids & Menno Burkholders & Matty Elias's were here to supper W. Cloudy but fine Strong East wind PM
20 A helped us wash AM Henry helped Sarah they cut wood PM J went for Dr Jim Armstrong AM Mare Bell is not well W. very fine & cler thawing a little
21 I & Nancy went to Br C's to dinner Henry was at Flavius Cementing J & A Chored A went to Markham PM to Dentist W. Cloudy Mild Thawing PM a little rain PM
22 A helped Thomas Kill hogs Henry took Cream Willie Smiths were here to dinner Br in law Enos's Came with them they were at Henry's to dinner W. Cler a strong NW wind through the day Calmer this evening
23 Boys Chored A took Eggs to Ceder Grove 10 Doz @ 31 cts per Doz all laid since Thursday W. snow from East not very Cold a very heavy fall all day snowing yet Bedtime
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24 I & Nancy Susanna J & A went to Davids to a Duck Roast W. clear & Cold 3 below Zero this morning about 15 above this evening good sleighing, very fine drive did not feel Cold
25 Boys Chored W. Milder West Wind I went to see Johnny Reesor he is doing well he is up & around then I went to Elias's
Sunday 26 at home Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius & family & Thomas's & family were at Henrys to dinner W. storm of snow from East all day not Cold
27 Boys helped wash AM they chored PM W strong NW wind pretty Cold about 10 & 12 above all day
28 J went to Ceder Grove AM Henry took grist to Davids PM W. strong W wind some more snow
29 A was at Benj'ns J & Henry chored W. 5 below Zero this Morning as high as 5 above today Zero at sunset, Cler all day, roads drifted in places
30 A & Henry went to Markham AM J & A went to a sale of D Reesor's on 4th of Pickering PM W. 15 deg below Zero this Morning went up some all day about 6 above after dinner fine & Cler all day
31 Boys Chored Henry took a load Chop to Davids W. Milder 10 above this Morning 22 today a strong East wind this evening
Feb 1st A & Henry took Cream they found the roads drifted in places they had to shovel some places they shoveled around the house PM W. Cloudy strong wind & a little snow PM Mild
Sunday 2 Candlemas day at home M Barkey's were here to dinner. W. about 5 deg below this Morning strong N West wind clear all day.
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Mar 1908
5 Boys Chored A brought 1/2 ton Coal from Markham @ $7.00 per ton we sent for Dr Robinson Susanna is sick he says it is La Grippe, she is in bed W. fine & Cler East wind is blowing like a storm toward evening
6 Boys Chored W strong East wind soft snow & some rain about 4 PM Susanna in bed yet
7 A helped Thomas J & Henry Chored Susanna was up awhile today Davids called awhile PM W. Cloudy Mild Joes were at Henry's to supper a good many Called PM
Sunday 8 at home Johny Reesor's & Flavius & their family & Joe & Anne were here PM Susanna in bed all day Dr Called this evening says she is doing well W. Mild Cloudy thawing
9 Henry & Sarah went to Stouffville & A went to Markham PM W. sharp NW wind fine day the snow is frozen the roads are not so bad now
10 A helped Thomas J went to a sale East of Whitevale W. very fine & Cler sharp Air
11 Daniels Herman's Elias's & Joes were here to dinner then the men all went to Thomas's sale I went a little while Thomas has rented out the Jac Reesor farm and had a lot of stock to spare W very fine & Cler thawing Henry took his mare & Colt to the sale sold the Mare @ $125 Colt @ $40
Mar 1908
12 A took Nancy & I to see Mary Burkholder (Johny's widow) she is very poorly W. very fine & Cler thawing J & Henry Chored Henry helped Thomas drive away some Cattle that were sold
13 Boys Chored A went to Sherman March's PM & loaded his sleigh he takes a load for him tomorrow he moves to the 6th Con Markham near Henry Hoover's W. Mild Cloudy thawing a slight rain PM
14 A took a load for S March J & Henry Chored W. Cloudy Mild M Barkeys brought Joseph Martin & wife & Israel Martin & wife from Waterloo to stay all night
Sunday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by Br C no visitors W. Mild drizzly rain nearly all day
16 Henry helped Sarah wash J & A took 5 hogs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw AM @ 5.00 per Cwt 930 lbs W. heavy squaals of snow at times strong NW wind & Cler PM getting Colder
17 Boys Chored AM J & A went to Nolan's Sale & Henry went to Markham PM I went with him as far as Br S's he is still confined to the house but is prety well I Called at Alberts their daughter Emma is quite poorly W. Mild snow AM Cler PM
18 Boys drew gravel into henhouse 2 loads A helped Flavius awhile PM
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Mar 1918
Henry brought 4 Bags Potatoes from W Pettys @ $1.10 per bag then he took Eggs 18 doz to Ceder Grove @ 18cts per doz, Mary & the Children were here all day W. Cloudy a little drizzly this evening
19 Boys bought a big pig off Benj'n they dressed it PM W. sharp NW wind rather cloudy
20 Boys made a lot of sausage & lard out of a big Pig W. fine Cler thawing in the sun
21 Henry took a lot of sausage to Markham sold the most of them 2 bls @ 25cts J & A Chored W. very fine & Cler thawing the sleighing is getting thin in places
Sunday 22 we were at home Henry's went to Peter's to dinner A & J went to Jac's to dinner W. mild Cloudy at times thawing
23 A helped us wash Henry helped Sarah wash AM Henry took Stella Spragge home PM she was here over Sunday W. Cloudy a little drizzly AM cleared up fine towards evening
24 A & Henry cut down trees for firewood J took grist Chop AM they Chored PM W. Cler turning Colder PM Dr came PM Susanna is not so well
25 A & Henry cut wood J took Chop to Davids AM he took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM Susanna in bed all day W. Cler a strong cold East wind PM Sleighing getting Patchy
26 A & Henry Cut wood J brought 600 lbs Coal from Markham AM
Mar 1908 April
@ 35 cts per Cwt sleighing tough in places thawing very fast PM Creeks running high heard this morning that Anne Nighswander (Davids Widow) died this morning at 6 oClock sick about an hour will be buried Saturday
27 A & Henry cut wood J Chored W. Cloudy a little showery turning Cold freezing
28 Henry & Sarah & Benj'n went to Funeral of Anne Nighswander they went with sleigh (rather tough) but there is sleighing up north there was a lot of Ice in the trees & fences but it Came out Cler & thawed J tapped sour 3 trees in the door yard the sap runs well Susanna in bed yet since Monday
Sunday 29 Benj'n & Flavius were here to dinner Thomas's Called after supper Susanna is not so well W. Cler sharp Air sap running
30 A & Henry Cut wood J went to Flavius AM to Annual Meeting to settle the Threshing Machine Earnings it Amounted to $10 per share Herman Came to stay all night a great run of sap W. fine Cler thawing
31 Boys cut wood & Clipped some horses legs Daniels were here to dinner Susanna no better Sent for Dr PM W. Cloudy drizzly at times
April 1 Boys Chored filled 6 Barrels Apples & dressed 2 Pigs Dr Came this evening Susanna is still in bed she is run down after having the Grippe
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April 1908
W. strong East wind all day sleet & rain tonight
2 J Chored went to Davids for flour with Mare Nell she travels pretty well he got her shod the other day Henry split wood in bush A went to Toronto 2 Pigs 236 lbs @ $8.10 per Cwt 6 Barrels Apples $2.75 for Spies & $1.75 for Russets W. Cler strong NW wind squaals of snow at times
3 Boys Cut wood in bush J Chored W. Cold strong NW wind some squaals of snow Susanna still in bed
4 Boys cut wood I went to Ceder Grove PM a lot of snow & ice in the road yet dry in a few places W. Cler sharp Air freezing in the shade thawing in the sun
Sunday 5 at home Susanna in bed all day Davids & family Elias's & family Joe & Anne were here to dinner Flavius' Children were here PM W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM drizzly rain towards evening
6 Boys Cut wood J went to Markham PM for Medicine for Susanna she is not so well W. very fine warm & Cler snow going fast
7 Boys sorted a lot of Apples AM J & A went to Funeral of Stanley Hoover at Locust Hill PM he was Killed on the C.P.R. track on Sunday Morning W. very fine Cler I brought Anne this Morning she helped Nancy to do some sewing.
April 1908
8 A & Henry took 5 hogs to Locust Hill @ $6.00 per Cwt AM they Picked 11 Fowls PM W. East wind & drizzly rain freezing as it falls trees Covered with Ice Milder thawing PM Cloudy all PM
9 J & A Cleaned a lot of seed grain Henry went to Toronto 7 Barrels & 2 Boxes of Apples Greenings Manns & Russets $1.75 per Barrel 11 Fowls 61 lbs @ 10 cts per lb W. frost last night Cler today sap run well PM
10 Boys brought home some wood AM J went to a sale with Thomas down near Pickering PM A & Henry took the Pork from the smoke house into garret W. very fine a white frost last night sap running
11 J took 2 steers to Lewis's old farm @ $84.00 Thomas's NB's took some too A & Henry put Harness on young Mare Grace & led her around AM they hitched to the waggon & drove her to Ceder Grove PM She went well C Burkholders Called awhile PM G Gaymans were here to supper W. a very strong NW wind freezing towards evening Susanna a little better
Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman
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April 1908
Enos Nighswander's Joseph Groves Ab's Lizzie Abraham Lehman & Herman's were here to dinner W. some frost last night fine & Cler a little flurries of snow PM
13 J helped us wash Henry helped Sarah wash A oiled Double Harness they sawed old cedar into stovewood PM I & Nancy went to Joes awhile PM W. quite fine drying day roads are not very bad
14 Boys helped us take up Carpets in our Kitchen then I brought Teenie Stover she helped Nancy clean the Kitchen & we put in new Oil Cloth on the floor Boys cut up old Cedar behind Cider house J went to sale at the old J Koch place PM A & Henry piled some wood in bush W. very fine drying day
15 Boys sorted apples & took a lot of Culls to Lapps to get them made into Jelly I & Nancy went to Joes awhile this morning Anne was not well last night is better W. Mild a light rain awhile AM Clered up strong NW wind PM Cooler
16 Boys cut up rubbish behind Cider house & finished piling stove wood in bush they hitched up young Mare Grace & drove to Ceder Grove PM she goes well W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler
April 1908
Good Friday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 15 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner Daniels Called awhile they were at Henry's to dinner David Burkholder Called awhile he was at Henry's too W. very fine & Cler Cool wind from East
18 Boys sawed up rubbish AM J & Henry went to Markham Pm A Chored J & Henry went to Markham PM A Chored W. Cloudy some frost last night I & Nancy went to Joes awhile PM we made a little Molasses today it not running much now but we made about 7 quarts from our 3 young trees in dooryard a steady slow warm rain awhile PM
Easter Sunday 19 at home Benj'ns were at Henrys to dinner Nettie Kennedy was here to supper W. some rain last night & awhile this morning fine & Cler today Cooler towards evening
Easter Monday 20 at home Henry's went to JH Ramer's to dinner J brought can of Coal oil from Whitevale W. snow this morning till about 800 about 3 1/2 in all went away soon after dinner strong W. west wind PM sap run some
21 A & Henry helped wash AM they drove Mare Grace to Mill she goes well
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April 1908
J went to Agincourt to buy a Democrat wagon off Irwins did not get it but he bought a No 3 Plow for $3.00 W. quite fine & Cler frost last night
22 J took Cream & went to Markham A & Henry Cut up rubbish & chored W. very fine & warm the finest spring day we have had so far
23 Henry rolled the new Meadows J & A drew off small stones AM they sowed spring wheat west of lane then Mixed Peas & Oats in same field I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM W. very fine
24 Boys sowed finished field behind Cider house & below garden with pure Oats began harrowing East of dam W. strong East wind Hermans were at Henry's to dinner
25 A & Henry sowed Mixed grain in field East of dam till rain stopped them about 10 oc J took cream with Mare Nell AM he went to Agincourt & brought the Plow that he bought W. East wind began to rain AM Cleaned up PM quite warm a thunder shower after supper
Sunday 26 at home Br C's were here all PM Jacob & Anne Diller were here to dinner W. very fine Cler day things are growing lovely
27 Boys worked at seeding W. warm & slight shower AM
April 1908 May
28 Boys sowed field behind barn with Oats W. rather Cloudy quite Cool
29 Boys worked at seeding I brought Teenie Stover this morning & took her home this evening she helped us at house cleaning W. cloudy quite Cool
30 Boys sowed barley in big field AM Mare Jennie foaled last night, Mare Colt doing well I brought Teenie then I went to Ceder Grove took Teenie home this evening W. Cold raw, sharp Air AM soft snow all PM thawing as it falls Teenie & Nancy were cleaning house
May 1 Boys brought 2 big loads sawdust from Davids AM they sowed barley PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM to see their Baby girl born Early this morning both doing very well W. strong NW Cool wind
2 Boys finished seeding & planted Early Potatoes 4 drills along back lane PM J went to Irwins at Agincourt & bought a double seated democrat waggon @ $ 29.00 W. Cool NW wind strong with squaals of snow & rain PM I went to Elias's PM Mary & baby smart
Sunday 3 at home Br S & Lydia & Bertha were here PM Daniels were here to supper & Joes after supper W. fine Cler & Cool Amelia & Eva Called PM
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May 1908
4 Boys cut down a dead Ash tree on the Townline at foot of hill near Br C's & cut it into stove wood AM A helped Benj'n with team & J drove a team fro Benj'n PM Henry rolled back of Cider house PM I & Nancy washed AM W. sharp white frost last night fine & Cler PM Dr Called PM Susanna is not so well I called at Elias's PM they are quite smart
5 J helped Benj'n A & Henry trimmed raspberrie bushes awhile then rolled I got Mare Nell shod all round AM W. very fine & Cler sharp East wind
6 J helped Benj'n AM A took 5 Pigs 1010 lbs to Markham to Ferrier @ $6.00 per Cwt AM they Chored Pm W. strong East wind all day drizzly rain PM Davids Called a little while PM
7 Boys Chored W. strong East wind & rain all day Creek running quite high
8 Boys Oiled Harness AM J & Henry brought load sawdust from Davids PM A fixed Harness PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Mary was not so well yesterday Dr Called she is better today W. rain AM clered up PM it rained & blowed very strong for 2 days & 2 nights
9 A & Henry went down the Petticoat creek & Caught 15 fine suckers they were home by noon J went with Thomas to Mannvilles
May 1908
PM they got one the water was too high W. fine & Cler strong NW wind PM Russell Grove Came to stay all night
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St John part of 15 C by Levi Grove no visitors about 10 young folks Called PM John Brillinger Called too PM & Flavius' were all here awhile after supper W. very fine & Cler strong NW wind calm tonight
11 Boys planted Maple trees along 11th Con along the two fields north of bush I & Nancy washed AM W. fine & warm cloudy towards evening a little rain tonight
12 I & J helped wash Meeting house AM A & Henry Chored Henry & Jake Diller went fishing to Big Rouge PM Caught about 40 I & Nancy went awhile to Joes & Elias's PM they are all well W. fine & warm strong wind at times a few squaals of rain
13 Boys built a Bridge across creek in NW field to get onto root ground they began to work on Mangel ground PM A drained at NB's PM W. warm warm East wind a little rain PM & tonight I took Susanna to Elias's this Morning I went to Ceder Grove PM & brought her home again
14 A drained at NB's Henry's went to Menno Burkholders J Chored & brought load sawdust PM
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W a fine shower last night and drizzly this morning Cleared up PM fine growing weather bush turning green
15 A helped NB at drain J & I Chored Henry & Sarah took some Plum trees to the Menno Burkholder farm to plant PM W. East wind & rain awhile AM Cloudy PM
16 Boys Chored I took Susanna to Joe's AM & brought her home PM Nancy was taken sick very sudden about noon we called the Dr he Came & gave her some Medicine she is better again I think it was Indigestion W. fine & warm a thunder shower went around over the lake tonight
Sunday 17 at home Albert Reesor's were here to dinner Flavius's Ernie was Kicked in the Eye this Morning by a horse Flavius & Fanny are in Waterloo we expect them home tomorrow but Thomas telephone perhaps they will Come this evening the Dr thinks he may lose his Eye W. very fine Cler & warm
18 Boys worked at Mangel ground I & nancy & Susanna went to Flavius's AM Ernie is in bed Dr called he will Call again tomorrow he thinks perhaps he can save the Eye we went to Joe's PM to see their pretty little baby girl born last night all quite smart W. very very fine & Cler day
19 Boys sowing Mangels I went to Flavius' PM Ernie's face is Painful Dr Called will Call again tomorrow W. cloudy drizzly rain from East at times.
May 1908
20 Boys J & Henry worked on Corn ground A drained at NB's I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Flavius Ernie is about the same W. rather Cloudy warm growing weather
21 Boys Chored brought a load sawdust PM J took Cream I & Nancy went to Joe's & Elias's PM all doing well Ernie is doing well too W. drizzly rain AM wind PM
22 A & Henry helped Elias let down their barn AM J harrowed Mang Corn ground AM he sowed Corn PM Thomas's brought Paul Martin & wife & John Brubacher & wife from Waterloo to dinner W fine & Cler
23 Henry helped Flavius work Mangel ground J & A {illegible} AM drew dung on Potatoe ground PM I & Nancy went to see Mary Burkholder PM she is very low W. a very very fine warm day fine Breeze Ernie still doing well
Sunday 24 Henry's went to Meeting at Wideman's A went to Herman's I & Nancy & Susanna went awhile to Flavius's AM Ernie doing very well we went awhile to Elias's PM & went to Joe's to supper W. a very very fine day
25 Boys planted the late Potatoes J went to Ceder Grove AM & to Flavius's PM Ernie still in bed but doing well Dr Calls every day W. quite fine & Cler
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May 1908
26 A & Henry helped Flavius put in his corn J took Cream & took a grist of barley chop to Davids W. very warm thunder Clouds in NW all PM Came on heavy showers after supper some thunder
27 Boys Chored AM A & Henry helped Flavius PM I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very fine growing weather quite warm over 70 deg the middle of the day
Ascension day 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Abraham Rittenhouse Sermon on St Mat 16 C by Bishop Francis Rittenhouse Bishop Paul Martin spoke too David Grove & family & Hermans Harvey were here to dinner W. very warm & cler
29 I went to yearly Conference at Hebron AM everything passed off quietly Daniels & Pre Tobias Martin & Pr David Martin & Deacon David Cressman & Deacon Menno Shants were here to dinner there were Meeting at Hebron {illegible} Pre Tobias Martin Joseph Wismer {illegible} Martin spoke Joseph Wisemer Called awhile this evening W. very warm a fine shower PM some thunder not heavy I walked to Flavius' this evening Ernie doing well.
May 1908 June
30 Henry Disk Harrowed the late Potatoes AM J took Chop to Davids A helped Alick Milroy Raise up his barn PM W. not quite so warm a heavy shower after dark some thunder
Sunday 31 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 by Br C Pre A Rittenhouse & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse Daniel Reesors were here to supper & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse was here too I took him to Aunt Lizzy Burkholders after supper & to Br C's & left him there W. rather Cloudy AM showry PM
June 1st Boys sowed Mangels on North part of root field I got Mare Nell shod all around AM J & Nancy went to Markham PM W. very fine Cler & Cooler
2 I & Nancy went to Daniels to dinner & to Davids to supper W. very fine Clear & Cool Boys cut up Engine Wood & Plowed back garden
3 Henry helped Flavius at his stables A helped Alick Milroy at foundation of his stable W. fine Cler Cool air I & Nancy went to Joes this evening Baby is sick Nancy staid W. very fine & Cler I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM
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June 1908
4 Joe brought Nancy home this Morning Baby died about 1 AM Henry helped Flavius A helped David Grove at his stables J Chored I took Susanna to Joes & brought her home PM W. fine
5 all went to Funeral of Joes little Edna at Hebron sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder Lewis Burkholder spoke some we went to Joes to dinner W very fine & Cler
6 A helped Flavius J took Henry & Sarah & little Willis AB's Lizzie & Martin Burkholder to West Hill this morning they are going to Waterloo J got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM then he Cultivated Corn with seeder PM I & Nancy went to see Ernie PM he is still in bed is doing well W. very fine Cler
Whit Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon by Levi Grove Saml Barkey & his sister & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here to dinner Br C's Becca & her stister Leah were here this evening W. quite warm fine & Cler
Whit Monday 8 at I & Nancy went to Joes after supper for some Tomato plants Called at Elias's W. very warm and Cler slight shower after dark a little thunder
June 1908
9 A & Henry helped Flavius J scuffled Mangels & took Grist to Davids W. not quite so warm fine Breeze PM I & Nancy washed AM I went to see Ernie this evening he is doing well
10 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers W. very fine & Cool Called to see Mary Burkholder she is very very low A is at David Groves working at front of stables
11 J & Henry drew gravel with 2 teams doing road work A is at Davids W. fine & Cool
12 A finished work at Davids J & Henry worked on roads I took Susanna to Dr went to Davids to dinner W. very fine & Cler day
13 A & Henry helped Flavius Cementing J Chored W. very fine Cler not so warm
Sunday 14 at home Henry's went to Meeting at Altona Elias's & Joes were here to dinner W. a few sprinkles of rain through the day a few slight showers this evening quite Cool this evening
15 A & Henry worked Flavius J scuffled Corn with seeder & Chored W. fine & Cool Breeze from north I & Nancy washed AM J took 6 Pigs lbs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $5.90 per Cwt.
16 Boys hoed Mangels Benj'ns Man helped
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June 1908
J took Cream W quite Cool Dr Called Susanna not so well
17 Boys finished hoeing Mangels AM they helped Flavius PM J topped thistles & fixed gravel Boxes on both waggons Dr called PM Susanna is in bed W. very fine Cler & Cool
18 Boys drew gravel with 2 teams & one leveler on Pickering townline south of Corner there is a grant of money W. very fine & Cler Susanna in bed some better
19 Boys drew gravel W. very very warm over 80 deg thunder clouds went around came on this evening very fine steady rain for a while some pretty heavy Claps thunder Thomas's Adeline & her girls & Becca's sister Leah Called awhile PM Susanna in bed
20 A & Henry worked at Flavius J topped thistles he took Cream this morning W. quite warm
Sunday 21 at home Dr Called Susanna about the same Henry's went to Meeting at Widemans A went to Daniels to dinnner J went to Herman's I & Nancy were alone Elias's & Joes Called in awhile W. very very warm a thunder Cloud went around PM
22 A & Henry worked at Flavius J Cultivated the Corn W. not so warm thunder clouds went around towards evening Br N's were here to supper.
June 1908
I & Nancy washed AM
23 A & Henry worked at Flavius AM they Chored PM I & Willis went to Joes for Cabbage Plants this Morning Jesse G Reesor Came this Morning he has been here all day stay all night W. not so warm thunder storm windy all PM Some heavy showers heavy thunder at times
24 A & Henry worked on road with 2 teams East of 10th Con on Townline AM they worked at Flavius PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong NW wind pretty warm Cooler towards evening
25 A & Henry worked at {illegible} J scuffled Mangels Esther & Le{illegible} & Frank were here to dinner & supper Teenie Stovers was here all day AB's Lizzie Called too W. very fine & Cler not so warm
26 A & Henry worked at Flavius' AM A worked at Elias's PM J & Henry drew stove wood from bush & brought load sawdust for bedding PM W. very fine
27 Boys drew gravel 2 teams & shoveler AM J worked at Elias's PM Henry went to John Pearce's raising W. quite warm
Sunday 28 at home Br S & his girls were here to dinner Johnny Reesor's Called this evening W. fine quite warm
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June 1908 July
29 J took A & the Miner to Daniels started at 4 oc Henry scuffled Potatoes I helped Nancy wash AM Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here to supper W. quite warm some thunder clouds went around PM a fine slow steady rain after dark
30 J took 8 pigs 1600 lbs (less 12 lbs) to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $6.25 per Cwt Henry took grist Chop to Davids I & Br C went to funeral of Robert John Wallace at Altona He died in Dakota W. very fine Cloudy at times
July 1 Henry & Sarah went to Sarah's folks J Chored I brought Ernie AM & took him home PM he is doing very well W. very fine & Cler pretty warm AB's Lizzie was here to supper
2 Boys hoed Potatoes I got Mare Nell shod all around PM W. rather Cloudy at times pretty warm
3 J & Henry scuffled Corn J went awhile AM to raising of a linter to the old Jim Milroy barn (Johns Alick lives there W. very fine & warm
4 Henry scuffled Mangels with seeder J chored Russell brought A home PM W. quite warm a slight shower PM
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke part of 15 C by C Burkholder
July 1908
Herman's & Daniels were here to dinner J Dillers brought Joseph Schaum & wife from Indiana & Sander & wife from Pennsylvania to supper MN was here to supper too W. quite warm, fine Breeze
6 Boys cut grass south of bush they ran 2 Mowers they Tedded it PM Henry took Schaums & Sanders to West Hill he went to Toronto with them to see them off on the Boat I & Nancy washed AM W very very warm about 86 deg fine Breeze
7 A & Henry Cut grass on Knoll with 2 Mowers J raked hay south of bush with old Mare Nell & Jenny they drew in 2 big loads when rain stopped them after 2 PM it rained off & on al PM some thunder not heavy AB's Lizzie *& Martha were here to dinner fine & Cool this evening
8 Boys drew in all hay south of bush PM loads I went to Markham AM & went to Ceder Grove PM Nancy went as far as Flavius' W. very Cool strong NW wind
9 Boys drew 6 loads hay off the Knoll I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner Called to see Mary Burkholder she is very low W. very very fine & warm a fine Breeze Nancy Called to see Anne Stover (nee Barkey) she is old & Feeble
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July 1908
10 Boys drew last of hay off Knoll 2 loads then they hoed Corn W. very fine & Cler Susanna is worse Dr Called after dark I walked to Elais's PM to see little Alma she fell off the wagon the other day & hurt herself pretty bad is doing well
11 Boys finished hoeing Corn then scuffled Corn & thinned late Mangels W. very very warm 85 deg & perhaps More fine Breeze
Sunday 12 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner & Jess Burkholder & family to supper Susanna in bed nearly all day W. very very warm & sultry over 90 deg in the shade fine Breeze a slight rain just few drops this morning Cooler tonight AB's Lizzie is here I brought her yesterday
13 Boys thinned late Mangels AM they walked through all the grain PM to look for weeds PM I & Lizzie washed AM I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM I took Lizzie home this evening W not so warm Clouds went around SW all day distant thunder & sprinkle of ran this evening
14 Boys hoed Mangels Henry helped Thomas draw hay PM J & A put up wire fence from Orchard East to let the Cows into swail to pasture W not so warm fine NW Breeze.
July 1908
Hermans Harvey Came to stay all night Dr called this evening Susanna some better
15 A & Henry helped Benj'n at hay AM 3 Boys hoed Mangels PM heard today that Mary Burkholder died at 1100 AM will be Buried on Friday at 900 AM W. very fine strong NW wind our Beef ringer went in this week
Boys 16 Boys scuffled & cut some fence Corners & cut weeds along 11th Con W. very fine but some Cloudy not so warm
17 Henry's went to Funeral of Mary Burkholder J & A Chored & fixed a wagon rack W. began to rain slow & steady about 6 oc AM rained nearly all day
18 Henry brought a load of lumber from Stouffville for Elias A took Cream J Chored A began plowing sod on Knoll PM W. heavy thunder showers this morning before Breakfast Cleared up fine today PM brought home some Chop
Sunday 19 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Luke part of 5th C by Levi Grove went to Levi Burkholders to dinner & to C Burkholders to supper
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July 1908
W. rather cloudy at times ot so warm a smart shower at home but not up north
20 Boys Cut fall wheat & plowed on Knool it is a very good Crop W. fine not so warm
21 Boys Chored AM A & Henry Plowed PM J took home grist with Mare Nell PM W. fine steady rain all AM Cler PM
22 A & Henry finished Plowing Knoll & began sod south of bush J Chored & scuffled late Mangels I went to Ceder Grove PM got a bag of Cooking sugar at $4.85 W. pretty warm fine NW Breeze
23 Boys finished Plowing sod south of bush A rolled the Knoll Henry Paris Greened the late Potatoes W. fine warm
24 Boys Grubbed & worked sod J brought a few Cwts of bran from Spinks @ 18 dollars per ton I brought 2 Baskets Whortle berries from Ceder Groe @ $1.35 per Basket W. pretty warm fine Breeze
25 A & Henry & Sarah & Amy & Willis went to Elias's barn raising I & Nancy went too for about an hour at dinner J staid with Susanna then he went too all went well W. a very fine Cler day air from East
Sunday 26 at home all day W. quite warm fine air from East
27 J cut Barley A & Henry drew in fall wheat 8 big loads W. quite warm fine Breeze from East I brought AB's Lizzie this evening to help wash.
July 1908 Aug
28 Boys shocked barley AM. A & Henry done some Cementing at school PM J Painted big Veranda floor PM I took Lizzie home this evening W. very very warm
29 Boys drew dung on Knoll W. very very warm
30 Boys drew dung AM drew in 5 loads barley PM cut weeds in Graveyard this evening W. very very warm
31 Boys finished drawing barley rakings & all Davids Called this evening Louis went home with them he has been here a few days W. NW wind Cooler PM
Aug 1 Boys drew dung on field south of bush AM A & Henry went to S Pearces barn raising PM W fine not so warm
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid alone remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 19 C by C Burkholder Levi Grove's & family Peter Burkholders's & daughter Joe & Anne & Rosina Culp were here to dinner Elias's Called PM & Daniels after supper I forgot to say that we had a Call from Jacob Reesor & wife from Penn US yesterday W. fine & cler Cool Breezes
3 J cut few acres Oats south of garden & Henry shocked A spread dung AM
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Aug 1908
then they Cut awhile in Oat & Pea crop behind Cider house it is not ripe near the bush so he Cut awhile in the mixed grain East of dam W. very very warm some Cloudy I & Nancy washed
4 Boys Cut & shocked Mixed grain I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. very close & sultry thunder showers went around this evening few drops rain
5 Three boys spread the dung on Knoll & south of bush AM A helped Thomas thresh & J & Henry Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. a little wet this morning cloudy AM cleared up PM a very fine soaking rain last night some pretty heavy thunder the ground is well soaked
6 A helped Thomas thresh till about 10 AM Henry took Cream in Thomas's place J Cut Oats all except East of orchard he cut Spring Wheat too Teenie Stover & Sarah Ann were here to dinner I got {illegible} Mare shod all around PM {illegible} pretty warm
7 Boys finished harvest (cutting after dinner) I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's to dinner we Called at Winklers I ordered a suit of Cloth @ $17.00 & Pants & vest for everyday wear @ $5.50 W. prety warm fine Breeze
Aug 1908
a very heavy shower here about 2 PM but hardy a sprinkle at Ramer's
8 Henry helped Flavius thresh till about 10 J & A Chored they drew in loads mixed Peas & Oats & loads pure Oats Benj'ns 2 Men helped Machine Came PM W. very fine & Cler not so warm
Sunday 9 at home Flavius Children were here to dinner W. very fine not so warm
10 Threshed the Fall Wheat this Morning in about 1 1/2 hours then the Cylinder Box heated the hands went home Levi filled the Box they started after dinner threshed the Barley & 3 loads Oats ill 5 PM turned out well W. fine some cloudy pretty warm I & Nancy washed PM
11 Boys drew in grain all day Flavius Carl raked stubble I took Susanna to Elias's AM brought her home PM W. Cler pretty warm A helped Bob Milroy thresh AM
12 Boys gang plowed in filed behind Cider house between showers I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. Misty this morning drizzly rain on our way rained heavy some thunder
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13 J took cream then they ganged they finished behind Cider house & began below garden A helped Johnny Reesor thresh W,. cloudy a few thunder showers not heavy
14 Boys harrowed & Rolled the ground that was ganged they drew in 6 loads of mixed grain & the spring wheat W. very fine & Cler quite warm I brought Susanna home
15 A helped JD's thresh till after dinner J & Henry drew in Mixed grain they drew till evening when A Came home Johnny Alexander was here today he lives in Fort William Davids had Ananias Shants & wife here for a Call yesterday W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy were at Elias's PM their have Whooping Cought pretty bad
Sunday 16 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman went to Daniels to dinner W. Cler AM quite Cloudy PM not ver warm
17 A & Henry ganged 4 acres East of Potatoes in NE Corner field AM J took 3 Hogs 700 lbs to Locust Hill with Mares Nell & Jennie @ $6.40 per Cwt they drew in some grain PM W. very warm & sultry
Aug 1908
18 Boys finished drawing in last of grain I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine
19 A & Henry helped Benj'n draw grain with team J Disced our wheat ground I & Nancy went to Elias's Children are getting better W. drizzly this Morning fine & Cler today
20 Benj'ns 2 Men helped draw dung on field behind barn with team boys with our 2 teams 67 loads I & Nancy went to Enos Nighswanders to dinner W. quite Cool slight frost very fine today
21 Boys drew dung J helped J Bean thresh for Benj'n W. very fine & Cler
22 Boys finished drawing dung on field behind barn then ganged spring wheat stubble AM they helped Elais draw last of his harvest then they ganged East of Creek below Orchard W. fine Cool toward evening.
Sunday 23 at home Flavius & family were here all PM I & Nancy walked to Br C's after supper W. very fine & Clear day
24 A & Henry single Plowed in fall Wheat stubble J went to Markham PM I went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler Cool
25 Boys finished Plowing Wheat Stubble Henry & Sarah went to Mary Burkholders late
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Aug 1908
home at Mongolia some of her personal property was divided PM I & Nancy and Susanna went to Elias's then to Joes & to Teenie Stovers to dinner W. very fine some light frosts the last few nights
26 Boys dug some drains in Knoll Henry brought 500 2 1/2 in tiles W. very fine & Cler I took Susanna to Flavius this morning she stays all night
27 Henry went to Menno Burkholder's farm & drew dung (they intend to move on it in the spring) A helped Benj'n thresh all day J worked at the drain W. very fine & Cler Esther & her hired girl were here helping us clean our room & took up the Carpet & put it down again
28 A helped Henry draw dugn J grubbed the Wheat ground I went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM the children are still Coughing W. very fine
29 A helped Elias's thresh till after 3 PM J & Henry drew home some wood Henry went to W Bishops sale in Boxgrove W. fine
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman Hermans were here awhile PM Ed Moyers were here to supper W. very warm Br. N was thrown out of his Buggy yesterday he laid insensible about 10 Minutes they took him home.
Aug 1908 Sept
he was in his right Mind this morning
31 Boys Cut feed Corn & Picked a lot of Cider apples I went to see Br N AM he was very dull I went again this evening he seems better old Dr Robinson saw him he says he thinks he is not seriously injured W. very warm over 80 deg J sowed Wheat south of bush
Sep 1 J sowed Knoll 5 acres with Wheat A helped Alick Milroy thresh till about 2 PM Henry took 15 bags Golden Sweet Apples to Lapps for sauce A & Henry began single plowing behind Cider house PM I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner Called at Elias's PM quite warm a little shower this evening a very little thunder)
2 A helped F McCreight thresh PM J & Henry plowed J Picked Pears AM W. Cool NW wind Cloudy Dr Called PM Susanna not so well Herman was here to dinner
3 J & Henry plowed J M A helped F McCreight thresh awhile then he plowed J took Grist to Davids PM then he went to look for Teenie Stovers Cow she is lost since Sundy I Called on Br N he is no better W. Cool NW wind Clear Susanna about the same
4 Boys plowed A began Painting big Veranda PM I Called on Br N he is a little better W. fine cler
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Sept 1908
Susanna about the same
5 Boys plowed A Painted got his first Coat on I took Susanna for a drive this Morning she is not very well this evening I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns PM then I called on Br N he is not very well today W. quite warm
Sunday 6 at home Joe's were here to dinner W. a little Cloudy this Morning Cler today pretty warm Russell & Carl came to stay all night
7 J & Henry plowed East of Potatoes in NE field A helped NB's thresh AM he went to Unionville on his Bycicle PM for a Pinion for seeder W. pretty warm Susanna not so well
8 A & Henry plowed J took Cream AM W. fine Cler getting very dry
9 J & Henry Chored & drew home stove wood A went to Toronto W. quite warm
10 J took Cream they all drew the last of the stove wood from bush the shed is about full W. Cloudy this Morning looked like rain but did not Come very very warm over 80 deg
11 A & Henry worked at Flavius stables J went to Toronto I went to see Br N PM he is gaining slowly W. very very sultry & smoky. There are Bush fires in the NW it is very dry
12 A & Henry worked at Flavius J took cream W. not quite so warm, not quite so smoky I brought Anne PM she helped Nancy
Sept 1908
Sunday 13 at home JD's were at Henry's to dinner they Called awhile PM W. not quite so warm AM quite warm PM quite smoky
14 A worked at Flavius stable Henry helped Sarah wash AM he & J Chored PM I & Nancy washed AM W. not so warm
15 A Built about 2 feet on the top of Shop Chimney he helped Taylors thresh PM Henry took Grist to Davids W. fine Cool Br C brought Peter Bauman & wife a while AM
16 A worked at Hermans Henry helped W Taylor thresh AM he helped Gordon Dimma fill silo PM J helped Taylor thresh PM Mary & Fidelis Shirk from Rainham Township were here to supper W. Cler fine & Cooler smoky
17 Henry was helping to fill silos J took grist Oats to Davids & Chores A Came home from Herman's after dinner he Chored PM Adeline & Emma Ramer were here to dinner Mary & Baby Came too I brought Anne to help Nancy W. quite warm
18 A & Henry helped fill Silos J Chored AM he went to F man's bay to see about Coal W. very warm through the day the nights are cool
19 A helped fill silos J & Henry brought 3 loads Coal from Locust Hill @ $6.70 per ton they took up one load Wheat 44 Bu @ 85 cts W. looked like rain not so warm
Sunday 20 at home Davids called awhile PM Joes were here to supper W. fine & Cooler Susanna not so well this evening
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21 A helped Petty & Flavius fill silos J & Henry Cut our Corn with 2 Binders PM it is very heavy W. pretty warm smoky J took 2 loads Hogs lbs to Locust Hill AM for Hornshaw @ $6.95 per Cwt AM
22 Filled our silo till 3 PM A & Henry helped Thomas with 2 teams after we were done Hermans were here to dinner I & Nancy went to Elias's awhile AM the Baby is not well. Seems better.
23 A helped Thomas fill silo till 3 PM Henry helped till noon then he went to Markham J chored & drew off a few loads of Corn that the silo did not hold W. quite warm over 80 deg
21 Henry helped fill silos A took last of Wheat 2 loads to Locust Hill @ 85 cts J took some Chop to Davids & got the Pump road fixed it broke W. very very warm & smoky there was a little distant thunder in the NW but no rain it is very dry
25 A put in Cement walk for Levi Burkholder Henry helped A Dimma fill silo J Chored W quite warm & smoky yet
26 A Came home about 3 PM J & Henry Cleaned out Cistern they drew off stones PM I & Nancy went to Joe's PM Anne is sick something like Bronchitis Daniels Came to stay all night at Henry's W. quite warm they were here to Breakfast
Sept 1908 Oct
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna Sarah & little Willis remarks & sermon's on St Mat 26 & 27 Chapter by C Gayman Pre Amos Gingerick of Waterloo Br C & C Burkholder Lords Supper was Celebrated. Visitors C Burkholder's MN Pre Amos Gingerick & wife John Bauman & wife Waterloo Thomas Reesor & wife & Nancy Barkey W. still warm & some smoky this is my 72 nd Birthday
28 Boys dug Potatoes AM they Chored PM W. dull & drizzly AM steady rain PM from East very fine & soaking our Tub is running over I & Nancy went to see Anne she is in bed the Pain in here side is not so bad Dr says it is a Touch of Pneumonia
29 Henry went to Plow on the Menno Burkholder farm he intends to stay all week J ganged behind barn A spread dung W. cooler a strong NW wind I & Nancy washed AM took in a lot of Beets PM
30 J ganged A spread dung I & Nancy went to Joes PM Called at Elias's Anne is in bed yet W. a slight frost last night fine today
Oct 1 A finished spreading dung & began Picking Winter Apples J ganged I took Susanna to Joes & brought her home PM
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Oct 1908
I got Mare Nell shod all around AM W. fine & Cler Cool wind
2 J ganged A picked winter apples W. Clear cool. strong NW wind Dr Called this evening Susanna is not so well
3 J & A dug Potatoes J finished ganging behind barn this morning I took grist to Davids AM Called Dr after dinner Susanna was quite smart this morning but took an affection of the heart about noon is pretty weak this evening W. sharp frost last night very fine today
Sunday 4 at home Elias & family were here to dinner Br S & Bertha & Aunt Lizzy were here PM W. a very fine Cler October day Susanna quite poorly in bed all day
5 J took cream A helped Taylors fill silo H Henry & J Pulled Mangels I went PM & brought AB's Lizzy to help us Susanna in bed Dr Called I & Nancy washed AM
6 Boys worked Mangels Carl helped I took grist Oats to Davids AM brought it home PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Called PM W. very fine sharp Air from East Susanna feels a little better is in bed yet
7 Boys brought in nearly all Mangels Carl helped Daniels were here to dinner Herman Called PM Dr Called Susanna not so well in bed yet W. rather foggy & smoky fair & warm.
Oct 1908
8 Henry went to Plow on his farm A Plowed back of meeting sheds J Chored & took Grist to Davids & brought in last load of Mangels w. very fine but cloudy & slight drizzle at times
9 J & A went to Markham Johnny Reesor & wife & MN & Flavius's Fanny Called PM W. quite cool this Morning very fine & Cler today Susanna about the same
10 J took Cream & Picked some Apples A Single Plowed west of Meeting sheds I went to Ceder Gvoe PM W. fine Cler Cloudy & slight drizzle towards evening Dr Called PM Susanna a little better in bed yet
Sunday 11 at home Benj'n Dillers were here to dinner Mrs Bradshaw was here to supper W. fine Cler sharp NW wind Susanna about the same
12 Henry went to Plow on his farm A helped Johnny Reesor thresh till about 3 PM then he plowed J Picked Apples & Chored W. sharp frost last night some Ice fine & Cler Dr Called Susanna not so well this morning is better this evening
13 A Plowed east of Orchard J & Nancy went to Markham AM J Picked Apples PM Esther was here to dinner Joseph Grove's & Menno Burkholder's were here PM W. white frost last night very fine today
14 A plowed J Picked apples I went to Ceder Grove PM then went to Joes
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to see how Anne is she is doing well J brought Henry home this evening W. very fine Susanna a little better
15 A Plowed J Picked Apples AM he went to Hewits sale on the Menno Burkholders farm I took Grist Chop to Davids & brought it home Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & JH Ramer's were here to dinner W. very fine & cler Dr Called, Susanna in bed yet
16 A Plowed in root field J chored & Picked Apples I walked to Elias's PM W. quite warm like summer Susanna in bed yet
17 A plowed J Picked Apples AM he went to sale at Hoovers near Mongolia he bought Iron Kettle @ $1.60 I took grist barley to Davids AM went to Ceder Grove PM Br N's Called PM W. very fine quite warm we had Susanna up awhile in the sun but she is weak yet
Sunday 18 at home Joe's were here to dinner M Barkeys were at Henry's to dinner Thomas' & Uriah Drudge's Called PM Flavius & family Called too W. very very warm sultry & very smoky
19 Henry went to Plow J went to Whitevale for shares & Picked apples A brought 2 loads Tiles from Cherrywood AM he Plowed PM W. cool air cler Dr Called Susanna not very well
20 A plowed A harrowed & Picked apples W rain cool air all day
21 A plowed J got barn ready to thresh tomorrow I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler sharp East wind
Oct 1908
22 threshed till 3 PM a fine lot of Oats all went well we also had about 9 bags spring wheat Boys began to draw in feed Corn I took 5 bags Oats to Davids this evening W fine Cler a raw East wind
23 A helped Thomas thresh Henry went to plow J drew in feed Corn AM he brought a ton of Oil Cake from Markham PM W. mild cloudy & smoky
24 I & J & A set Horse power & cutting Box & Cut some feed then A Plowed J took Grist Chop to Davids after dinner I swept Meeting house PM W. Cloudy AM fine rain awhile PM Our big tub about 1/2 full of rain water
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Henry's they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 14 C 1st 6 Verses Davids & family were here to dinner Daniels & Elias's & Amelia & Eva Ernie & Carl & Aunt Lizzie Burkholder Called PM Susann in bed all day W. Cloudy & Misty this Morning Cleared up very fine & warm today
26 A Plowed AM he went to Markham PM Henry helped Sarah Clean house J Chored I went to Joe's & Elias's PM W. Cloudy AM slight sprinkles of rain fine & Cler PM
27 A Plowed AM helped Bob Milroy thresh PM J Chored & Made about a Barrel of Cider at Lapps I & Nancy & Lizzie went to Br inlaw Saml Hoovers to dinner Called at Herman's awhile
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Oct 1908 Nov
to see their little Boy born on the 21st of this month Anne was here to wait on Susanna she is about the same W. Misty awhile AM Cler at time fine & warm this the 51st Anniversary of our Wedding day
28 A went to Henry's place to take out a Partition in the Bedroom Henry went to plow J Plowed Herman & Harvey were here to dinner W. rather foggy AM drizzly rain PM
29 A Plowed Potatoe ground J Picked up over 2 sacks of fine Potatoes I went to Ceder Grove AM Mary & Children were here awhile PM I took them home this evening Henry Moyer came to stay all night W. very fine today Clouded up this evening
30 A finished Plowing in NE field & began in sod north of Meeting house it Plowed well J Chored W. rain Cold NW wind
31 A Plowed Flavius helped J took grist to Davids AM he went to Markham PM Lizzie went with him W. about 2 inches snow last night fine & Cler today sharp Air the sun melted the most of the snow but the Air did not
Sunday Nov 1 at home Flavius's Fanny Amelia & Eva were here awhile PM Henry's were here to dinner Lizzie Came this evening W. quite Cold & Cler all day Ice & ground froze last night
2 A plowed J Chored Johnny Reesor brought Isaac Weber from Waterloo for a Call PM Henry's Packed up ready to Move tomorrow W. fine & Milder Flavius helped to plow J went to Markham AM
Nov 1908
3 Henry's Moved to the Menno Burkholder farm they all went except I & Lizzie staid with Susanna Flavius Benj'n & Joe & Elias helped W. rather Cloudy this morning very fine & Cler today quite Mild
4 A plowed Flavius helped they very nearly finished the field J took the cream AM he Chored PM J Huffman brought an Imperial Oxford Cooking Stove for the boys in the other kitchen @ $50.00 & some furniture for $6.75 w. freezing Cold all day a strong N wind very strong wind last night some squaals of snow through the day
5 A began to fix a broken wheel barrow AM he helped Benj'n draw in turnips PM J took a load of feed Corn to Henry's AM he took a grist to Davids PM W. very strong NW wind all day fine & Cler pretty Cold
6 Boys Chored A Plowed headland in sod field which finishes our plowing W. Milder soft snow AM ground white going pretty fast PM
7 J took cream then he & A brought in the winter apples & put them down cellar AM A helped Benj'n PM J took Grist Chop to Davids W. Milder, cler Susanna not so well we sent for Dr he could not Come his son Bert Died today
Sunday 8 at home Flavius's & Elias's were here to dinner J & A went to Herman's to dinner they Called at Henry's W. fine a slight rain this Morning Cler today Dr Called this evening he will Come again on Tuesday Susanna not very well.
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Nov 1908
Thanksgiving 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 6 C by Br C Daniels & Henry's were here to dinner Harvey was here to dinner too W. a little rain this Morning very fine & Cler today MN Called PM J staid with Susanna
10 A helped JD's thresh till after 3 PM J drew stones off Plowed fields & went to Whitevale for shares PM W. rather Cloudy
11 Boys Chored AM J went to Ceder Grove A went to Henry's to Plow PM he staid I went to Br S's PM Davids oldest son Alvin was around their Gasoline Engine yesterday & there was a flash of Gas flew into his Eye he is in bed the Dr does not know yet what is to be done W. drizzly rain this Morning & AM Clered up PM
12 J Chored AM he helped NB thresh PM I went to Ceder Grove PM Called at Davids Alvin is doing pretty well I Called at Alberts their daughter is pretty Low W. sharp white frost last night Cler & Cold all day a few heavy squaals of snow PM
13 J helped NB thresh AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cold rain NW wind rather Cloudy went to Ceder Grove AM
14 J took grist Chop to Davids AM he went to a sale in Markham PM Lizzie went with him to the funeral of Jacob Hoover he died in Mt Joy A Came home PM he has been plowing at Henry's since Tuesday W. Cloudy AM soft snow all PM Dr Called this evening Susanna not so well
Nov 1908
Sunday 15 at home Benj'n & family were here all PM W. Cler sharp Air about 3 in of snow saw a Cutter running a little more snow would make sleighing J & A went to Elias's to supper
16 Boys Chored J got Horse Chief shod & brought home some Chop AM W. about freezing some more soft snow PM
17 J & A Killed 3 Pigs Am A helped Benj'n draw Oats from North barn PM I went to see Davids Alvin & went to Ceder Grove PM Alvin is still in bed W. fine not Cold snow thawing
18 J Chored & went to Ceder Grove PM A went to Toronto 3 Pigs to Ceder Grove PM A went to Toronto 3 Pigs 304 lbs @ $8.75 per Cwt 4 1/2 Barrels snow apples at $1.90 for some $1.75 for some W. soft Cloudy Br inlaw Enos Hoovers were here to dinner
19 A helped Benj'n draw Oats J took a Barrel Apples to Henry's he staid to dinner W. soft cloudy snow about all gone
20 A helped Benj'n J Chored AM he plowed water furrows in the plowed fields PM Henry & little Willis were here AM for a load of Mangels AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler sharp air tonight
21 A helped Benj'n J & Nancy went to Markham AM J took Chop to Davids PM W. sharp white frost this morning Misty awhile AM very fine & Cler all day like Indian summer
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 22 C by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander's were here to dinner W. mild cloudy white frost Cler awhile through the day
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Nov 1908
23 A went to do a Job at Ceder Grove school house it is to put in a fresh air conductor J took the team to bring the Bricks sand & lime W. Mild Cloudy & fine & Cler at times like Indian summer
24 A worked at School house J took supplies to him W. Mild Cler at times Lizzie went home
25 A worked at school house J ganged the garden piece in north end of old Orchard AM he helped A at school house PM W. Cloud Cler at times quite Mild
26 A worked at School house J went to Markham AM he moved some dirt along creek east of Orchard PM I took 4 bags Oats to Davids & got them Chopped PM W. fine & warm strong W wind PM Colder this evening
27 A worked at schoolhouse J Chored & cleaned out eave Troughs on house AM he drew home limb wood PM W. strong wind from west all day not very Cold, cloudy
28 A finished Job at school house tonight J helped him Am Henry & little Willis were here to dinner he got some grain Herman was here to dinner too I & J cut some feed PM W. fine Cool Cler pretty Cool wind Uriah Drudge & his wife came home from Pennsylvania she had been sick there a few weeks
Sunday 29 at home Flavius & Fanny & Eva were here all PM Dr Robinson & Dr Ira Freel were here to see Susanna they have some hopes that she may get pretty well again J & A were to Daniels they were not at home so they went to Davids to dinner W. fine Cler Cool air
Nov 1908 Dec
30 J & A Plowed in Creek & Moved sawdust between shower W. Mild cloudy all day quite showery & drizzly
Dec 1 J took 2 calves to Coakwells for E Lewis one a week old one ten days old @ $5.00 for the pair they took up some tiles behind barn PM Mary & the Children were here all day JH Ramers were here to dinner Henry & Willis Called Am W. strong Cold NW wind all day A travelling Jeweler Came to stay at night A Cleaned a lot of stove pipes
2 J took cream A worked at drain J helped PM W. quite Cold Clear pretty stong W. wind
3 Killed a Pig one of the runts that ran in the orchard all summer it weighed 214 1/2 lbs made a lot of sausage & about 40 lbs of lard Flavius & Fanny helped W. Cler sharp
4 A salted Meat & finished a wheelbarrow that he overhauled J Chored W. Milder drizzling snow all day, didn't amount to much
5 J took cream then took grist to Davids PM A helped Benj'n thresh till after dinner Mary & Children were here to supper Dr Called Susanna a little better W. Cler quite Cold
Sunday 6 at home Benj'ns & Joes were here to dinner W. Cloudy Cold wind from East drizzly snow PM
7 A helped Benj'n Kill hogs J Chored AM he & I took Henry's Cutter up PM I had a good talk with little Willis W. Mild but a damp W & NW wind about 5 in damp snow last night very fair sleighing
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Dec 1908
we went in Cutter & tied Henry's behind
8 A took Nancy to Markham to Dr Barker she left an order for a new sett of upper teeth David Groves were here to dinner W. strong W wind pretty Cold a little drizzly snow PM fine sleighing
9 Boys Chored Anne was here helping Nancy to Make a dress Daniels were here to supper W. fine Cler sharp this is my Nancy's 69th Birthday
10 Boys Chored I drove old Mare Nell to Elias's PM she had a slight attack of Lympingitis is better again Elias's had their Children Alma & Frank Vaccinated there is quite an Outbreak of small Pox in the Country it broke out in the Markham High School there have not been any deaths yet W. Cold Cloudy flurries of snow
11 A worked at Benj'ns J Chored W. a few in of soft snow last night soft today Henry Called AM for a load of Mangels very little drizzle of rain at times
12 A worked at Benj'ns J Chored & took a load of Mangels to Henry's PM Henry took a load AM I drove to Joe's & to Elias's PM the sleighing is getting a little thin W. Cler sharp
Sunday 13 at home all day nobody here W. a few inches of good snow last night fine Cler & sharp
14 A worked at Benj's J took load Mangels to Henry's PM I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's & to Flavius's PM Carl was sick is getting better W. fine Mild rather Cloudy thawing a little
15 A took Nancy to Markham AM she got her new teeth upper sett @ $7.00 J took grist AM
Dec 1908
he brought some gravel for the hens PM W. very fine & Cler thawing some Menno Burkholders Called awhile AM
16 J & A drew limb wood on pile in bush AM A helped Benj'n to unload furniture for Sherman March his is moving into Benj'ns house W. Cloudy mild thawing a little
17 Boys Chored A got Horses Chief & Billy shod W. East wind a little snow in the air rough sleighing yet there is a pretty bad outbreak of small pox Benj'n Wilfred has them & Bob Milroys girl & some more are sick Ceder Grove School is Closed & some more
18 A was in Markham all day delivering Oil Cake Flavius sent for a Car load but he could not attend they are Quarantined the Dr's think perhaps Carl has small pox Benj'ns are quarantined Wilfred has them sure enough but he is not sick there will be no Meeting at Hebron on Sunday nor at Christmas W. Swt W. SW wind a little snow last night fine & cler today not very cold
19 Boys Chored W. pretty strong W. wind not Cold
Sunday 20 at home very lonesome no Meeting at Hebron nobody here all day the Small Pox patients are all doing well Wilfred is upstairs & Carl too but they are not sick and I dont think they will be scarred Carl has no Marks I believe Wilfred has a few w. not very Cold
21 Boys & Lizzie Picked 18 Geese I got Mare Nell sharped all around W. west wind not very Cold Nancy helped to Pick Geese she finished them up
22 J took 3 Geese to Markham AM Lizzie went with him
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Dec 1908
A Picked 14 Chickens W. sharp East wind Susanna not so well sent for Dr he Came he says she has Indigestion
23 A went to Toronto 15 Geese 150 lbs @ 12 cts per lb 13 Chickens some @ 10 the most @ 12 cts per lb 3 Bals Apples Spies $3.00 Rambos $1.50 J Chored I went to Ceder Grove 5 3/4 doz Eggs @ 40 cts per doz W. very fine sharp
24 A Chored J went to Pay Robert James for some clover Seed PM I went to Joe's PM W mild thawing a little
Christmas 25 at home had a fine Chicken roast all by Ourselves W. dull mild thawing some sleighing thin some Wheels running the small Pox Patients are all doing well but there are a good many Case reported around Armadale
26 A Chored J went to Pay Robert Gordon Dimma for Cutting some Corn Henry & little Willis were here awhile AM Willis is greatly pleased with his little baby sister born on the 23 W. fine. Cloudy & sharp a little snow last night sleigh runs better Henry took Lizzie home to work for them
Sunday 27 at home all day J & A went awhile to Elias's PM we heard that Mary slipped & fell yesterday and hurt herself she is doing well she sprained herself pretty bad but is up and around W. not Cold strong SW wind with some squaals of snow at times PM
28 A took a big sow to Henry's AM J bought for Henry's to Kill J Chored I went to Joe's PM W. Cloudy sharp sleighing getting thin
29 I & Nancy went to Henry's to see little baby girl Sarah & baby are quite smart they Call her Ada J took load feed Corn for Henry AM A chored W. very fine & Cler sleighing getting thin
Dec 1908 Jan 1909
30 A helped Elias's Butcher J took cream & Chored W. soft snow & rain nearly all AM fine & Cler PM West wind sleighing about gone
31 we got everything ready to Kill our big fat sow Davids & Elias's & Anne Came to help after the boys Killed & opened her they found a large absess in her breast it discharged a lot of matter so we will feed the meat to the hens W. pretty cold strong N wind flurries of snow A went to Mill with sleigh Davids staid dinner
January 1 1909 at home Daniels Joe's & Herman's were here to dinner Herman's have a fine big Boy they Call him Frank W. sharp Cler some squaals of dry snow an inch or two last night but dry & light Mostly sleighs running Johnny Ramer's brought Br C & Bishop Paul Martin's & wife for a pleasant Call PM
2 Boys Chored W. Cler pretty sharp the sleighing is wearing out
Sunday 3 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. mild thawing sleighing about gone
4 A went to Hornshaw's for a Pig that we bought off him to Kill for our own use he Paid #16.80 for it on the $6.00 per Cwt live weight J & A went to Municipal Elections PM W. Mild Mostly Cloudy
5 Boys worked at a drain in field behind barn I went to Ceder Grove PM I called awhile at Br S's W. turning Colder sleighing all gone
6 J helped Henry's Kill their Pig A finished drain AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler strong Cold NW wind 12 above this evening
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Jan 1909
7 Boys Chored J went to Markham with Thomas PM A brought home load of rough wood from bush PM & went to Ceder Grove W. quite Cold & Cler 2 deg above this Morning below 10 all day
8 J Chored A fixed Harness W. quite Cold cler Small Pox Cases about all better Flavius had their house disinfected yesterday they slept in their summer kitchen last night
9 Boys Chored A took grist AM Ernie & Carl Called PM they Cleaned their house yesterday now they can go out again & people can go in. W. Cloudy dull all day a drizzle in the air
Sunday 10 at home all day Susanna is not so well Joe's Called PM W. dull mild all day began to rain slowy after supper
11 A helped us wash J Chored W. getting Colder strong NW wind Dr Came this evening Susanna has Indigestion
12 Boys Chored J went to a sale down towards Dunbarton PM W. snow last night & nearly all AM fine & Cler PM I walked to Br C's PM pretty fair sleighing
13 Boys Chored J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry Called awhile AM W. sharp Cler Flavius & family called to see Susanna she is not so well
14 A worked at a Lounge for little Willis J Chored W. Cloudy Misty PM thawing a little sleighing fair Br C. Called awhile AM David Groves & family Called a few Minutes PM
15 Boys Chored & Cut down & drew out some scrubby willows out of creek north of dam I went to Ceder Grove AM W. quite sharp Cler Cold NW wind boys helped us sweep house PM
16 A took Grist to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM J Chored W. nearly Zero this morning below 10 all day
Jan 1909
sharp strong NE wind began to snow tonight
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 4th C by Br C. Davids & C Burkholder were here to dinner W. Milder pretty strong East wind changed to NW PM some snow during the night
18 Boys Chored A went to Markham with Thomas PM W. 2 below Zero this morning got up slowly to about 11 today lower again this evening
19 Boys Chored J went to sale East of Riggfoot PM W. Milder East wind J helped us wash AM
20 A took Cream AM they drew home the scrubby willow that they cut the other day north of dam Herman & MN & Br N's Called PM Teenie Stover was here to supper W. a very fine winter day not Cold Joe & Anne Called this evening
21 J & A drew home some more willow wood then they hitched up 2 yr old Mare Gwen with Mare Jenny & drove to Ceder Grove she went well they hitched her up again PM I went to Joes & Elias's PM W. quite Mild & Cloudy thawing
22 A helped Flavius Kill hogs J Chored W. rain pretty heavy awhile AM Cloudy & thawing PM Henry & little Willis came at noon were here to dinner they got some apples & Potatoes
23 A took Cream he helped Benj'n awhile PM J Chored W. very foggy some heavy showers snow about all gone a lot of slippery Ice Makes bad walking the quarantine has not been raised Benj'ns Cannot go out yet Flavius's Can Bob Milroys are in yet
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Jan 1909 Feb
but they all expect to get out soon there are no new Cases of small Pox in our neighbourhood our Creek is running quite fresh & lively
Sunday 24 at home Flavius & family were here to dinner W. foggy & misty all day Ice nearly all gone quite mild a little Cooler tonight
25 Boys trimmed Raspberry Bushes in back garden & cut up rubbish into stovewood W. Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM quite Mild strong NW wind
26 Boys began Cutting wood in bush & we Cut some feed W. a very fine Cler day not Cold
27 J went to Daniels & then went to Sale on 7th Con A Chored W. strong NW wind not very Cold squaals of snow
28 Killed a Pig that we bought off Hornshaw a few weeks ago Benj'ns& Elias's helped W. Cler sharp Aunt Lizzie was here PM she staid to supper JD's called a few minutes PM
29 Boys cut wood in bush AM done nothing PM Herman was here to dinner W. strong East wind all day snow PM till after dark
30 A worked at school house putting in fresh air services J Chored W. strong East wind turning north towards evening pretty Cold snow nearly all day
Sunday 31 at home all day W. 1 deg above this Morning 5 above this evening a very strong East wind turning NW PM a bitter Cold wind Benj'n called PM
Feb 1 Boys Chored AM they shoveled snow banks west of 11th Con PM the snow is blowed off too much to make sleighing I went to Hebron to Elections of Trustees the 3 same ones were {illegible} re elected M Barkey, Albert Reesor & myself W. nearly 5 deg below this Morning went up slowly till about 18 tonight Br S's girls Called PM
Feb 1904
CandleMas day 2 A helped us wash AM he went to Markham PM J took Grist Chop to Davids AM W. Mostly fair & Cler strong NW wind Thomas's girls were here PM squaals of snow through the day Amelia Ernie & Carl Called after supper
3 A Chored & sorted apples J went to Ceder Grove PM Henry was here to dinner he took a load of Mangels W. very fine Milder
4 Boys Chored David Groves Called PM W. fine Cler we sent for Dr this evening Susanna is not so well Flavius & his boys Called this evening I & Nancy sat up till after Midnight the Dr didnt come
5 A worked at Schoolhouse AM J went & brought him home they Chored PM I have been having a bad Cold & cought for the last week or two I dont go out Much Br C Called AM Susanna not so well Dr has not Called yet W. thawing & foggy all day snow going fast More wheels running than sleighs today
6 Boys Chored J took some Chop to Davids W. Cler, strong winds & gales from NW rain last night snow about gone turning Colder freezing towards evening
Sunday 7 at home Benj'ns & Hermans Called PM Joes were here to supper W. fine & Cler thawing a little in the sun J & A were at Henry's to dinner
8 Henry's were here to dinner with their pretty little girl baby (Ada) Mary & Children were here PM W. Cler, Cold NW wind
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Feb 1909
9 A went to Markham to Meet Dentist J took Grist to Davids AM W. strong wind & Gales from East with snow very cold snow blowes all over
10 Boys Chored Daniels were here to dinner A brought Anne to help Nancy to sew W. Some rain last night & this Morning some squaals of snow fine & Cler at times cold
11 Boys Chored & sorted Apples W. strong Cold NW wind, quite Calm this evening Jesse G Reesor & his Grand son |Crowder| Came to stay all night
12 A took Jesse & Crowder to Boxgrove AM they Chored & J trimmed Some trees in back Orchard PM W. very fine & Cler
13 Boys Chored hung up some Pork to smoke Henry was here to dinner Joes were here after supper W. not so Cold sleighing wearing out very good Wheeling
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 8th C by Levi Grove Joseph Groves Henry Byer David & Russell & Louis Grove & Mart Ramer were here to dinner Daniels Called PM & MN came to stay all night he was here to supper too W. East wind pretty Cold began to snow at noon turned to sleet & drizzle stormy yet bedtime
15 Boys Chored AM A was at Flavius's PM W. snow from East all AM Cloudy PM not very Cold good sleighing
16 J helped us wash A went to Markham to meet Dentist AM J took grist Chop PM W. Cloudy AM snow from N East all PM not so Cold there is a lot of snow on the ground
Feb 1909
17 A shoveled out the walks all around the house J took grist to Davids AM A took load Corn stalks to Henry's PM J took Eggs 7 1/2 doz to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts PM W not so cold cloudy AM squaals of snow PM at time
18 Henry took a load of Mangels AM A took up a load for him PM J Chored W. Cloudy East wind pretty strong PM a little snow in the air pretty Cold
19 A drove Mare Gwen with Mare Jenny AM she went well J helped us work they Chored PM W. Milder soft PM began to rain slowly about 3 PM
20 Boys Chored & took grist to Davids with Mares Gwen & Jenny I drove to Joes & Elias's PM W. Mild thawing a little snow soft
Sunday 21 at home J & A went to Joe's to dinner W. Cloudy, Clear the Middle of the day thawing a little
22 Boys helped wash AM J took load Mangels to Henry's PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Clear thawing in the sun the snow is getting sloppy on the road the trees were all Covered with white frost this morning
23 Henry had a Bee to draw gravel from Whitevale today to Build a Silo A took a load for him J Chored W. East wind Mild strong through the day foggy & Misty some frost last night soft today
24 Boys Chored J took 9 doz Eggs to Ceder Grove @ 25 cts AM they both went to Davidson's Sale PM W. heavy rain last night drizzly & foggy AM fine & Cler PM strong wind this evening sleighing about gone
25 A took grist Chop to Davids AM J & A went to Cowie's sale on the old Armstrong farm PM W. quite Cold very very strong NW wind last
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Feb 1909 Mar
night & all day flurries of snow Calm tonight I forgot to say that our Creek was flooded all over the flats yesterday River & Creeks flooded all over Ontario a great deal of damage done
26 Boys Chored & Trimmed awhile in old Orchard Elias brought Mary & the Children AM then he Came for them after supper time W. rather Cloudy not so Cold
27 Boys Chored J helped us AM A took Chop to Davids PM W. some squaals of snow AM Mild & Cloudy I drove to Joe's PM very good wheeling some sleighs running Sunday 28 Dr Called PM Susanna has not been so well Joe & Anne Sunday 28 at home Called this evening
Sunday 28 at home Johnny Reesor's were here a few hours PM Flavius & family Called too W. quite sharp & Cler 12 deg above this Morning Cold NW wind
March 1st A took 7 Hogs 1250 lbs to Locust Hill for Hornshaw @ $6.50 per Cwt this Morning he Came back at 10 oCc then J took 6 1020 lbs got back at noon then they both went to F McCreights PM to help him get all his Implements ready he intends to have a sale tomorrow w. rather Cloudy & East wind AM snow from East PM pretty mild
2 J & A were at McCreights AM Daniels & Esther were here to dinner Elias & Joe brought their families & then went to the sale at McCreights Daniels, Elias's & Joe's & Esther Barkey were here to supper Henry's & Benj'ns Fanny & Vera were here PM W. a very fine Cler day I was the sale about an hour it was a very large sale Frank is going to the North West James will work the farm
Mar 1909
3 J & A took a fat Cow to Browns Corners for E Lewis @ $40 AM they Chored PM W. East wind not cold heavy snow after 3 PM
4 Boys Chored & Peeled Apples W. Cler cold strong N Wind all day snow blowing & drifting all over
5 Boys helped track roads to Ceder Grove they are drifted west of 11th Con they Chored PM W. Cler Cold strong N wind all day Calm tonight not so cold good sleighing
6 Boys Peeled Apples & Chored AM they took Chop to Davids PM W. mostly fine and Mild snow thawing the sleighing is going Elias left Frank & the baby here PM while they went to Ceder Grove
Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Joe's to dinner Anne was Confined with a stillborn Baby girl yesterday Morning she is doing as well as can be expected W. about 3 in of damp snow last night fair sleighing this morning bright & Cler snow going fast
8 A helped us wash J took 4 Pigs lbs @$6.75 per Cwt to Locust Hill for Hornshaw AM they sorted & filled 4 Barrels of Apples PM I drove to Joe's PM Anne doing well W. sharp frost last night fine & Cler today sleighs running but snow is going Herman's Called awhile AM
9 Boys Chored & Peeled Apples A went to Markham AM W East wind began to drizzle & sleet from East about 8 AM More or less all day about rain towards evening Mild
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Mar 1909
10 A took cream AM he also took 4 Barrels apples to Ceder Grove J Malcom takes them to Toronto J & A went to Henderson's sale at the Old Barnard farm PM W. dull Cloudy foggy & Mild very slippery & icy this Morning W. Wind
11 Boys Peeled Apples J went to Joes Anne is doing well he went to Davids PM Lewis is sick he has Pneumonia but is doing very well W. strong NW wind AM not so strong PM Calm tonight very strong wind last night
12 Boys helped do house work AM J took Mare Nell to BS & got her shod all round I went with him as far as Br S's he is sick with Grippe & Bronchitis he seems a little better W. very fine & Cler fair sleighing yet
13 J took Cream & took a grist along to Davids he took another for Henry PM A Chored I went to Ceder Grove this Morning W. very fine & Cler sleighing going A went with Thomas to Locust Hill PM to help unload a Gasoline Engine he intends to run it in his stables
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Mat part of 9th C by C Burkholder Henry's & Uriah Drudges were here to dinner Thomas's Called PM & Flavius's Eva Called too W. very fine & Cler frost last night will freeze again tonight
15 Boys helped wash AM & Chored PM I went to see Br S AM he is still in bed but is some easier I & Nancy went to Joe's PM Anne is up again W. very fine & Cler a cold N wind thawing in the sun
16 Boys Chored J went to a sale near Whitevale PM W. mild steady snow AM sudden squaals of heavy snow PM very good sleighing if it dont thaw too soon.
Mar 1909
17 A helped Thomas place a Gasoline Engine in his stable AM they both went to James Laughlin's sale PM Henry was here to dinner w. very strong NW wind pretty Cold J bought a Massey Harris mower run 2 seasons @ $25.22 for cash
18 Boys brought home the Mower AM drove the young Mare Gwen then they drove her to Ceder Grove PM JD's were here to dinner Teenie Stover & her sone Ross were here to supper W. very very fine & Cler thawing sleighs running yet but some wheels
19 Boys Chored J went to a sale in Scarboro A went with Benj'n to funeral of Benjamin G Reesor at Mount Joy PM W. snow last night & More or less all day quite Mild
20 J & A went this Morning to see Br B he is very low J went to Markham PM he brought AB's Lizzy she will Keep house for J & A W. very fine & Cler sleighing going Mary & the Children were here awhile PM
Sunday 21 I & Nancy went this morning to see Br S he is about the same Hermans were here to dinner Flavius & family were here PM W. sharp frost last night very fine & Cler today
22 I went to Br S's this morning he died a little before Midnight, will be buried on Wednesday at 1/2 past 9 oc W. Cold N Wind fine & Cler
23 A was at Br S's AM J helped dig his grave I went to Ceder Grove AM Called at Br N's he & his wife are not so well W. very fine & Clear sun thawing but there is a sharp air from north.
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Mar 1909
24 I & Nancy & A went to Br Simeon's funeral at Hebron J was at the Graveyard too Lizzy staid with Susanna C Burkholder officiated at the house & at grave C Gayman spoke on St Mat 24C 44th V at the Church & W Percy spoke at the Church too we went to the house of mourning to dinner W. raw air from East AM soft snow after dinner turned to rain after supper
25 A mended Harness J Chored & went to Davids for some flour PM W. strong NW wind not Cold
26 Boys Chored AM they both went to Sydney Beare's funeral PM W. very fine & Clear there is some Ice on the road yet I went to see Br N & Br C this morning they are both not well have bad Cold Br C had Dr Coe he says he has Grippe W. strong Cold wind AM
27 Boys Chored I went to see Br C he is up & around but is very hoarse Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & widow Anne Barkey were here to supper W. a few inches soft snow AM all went away PM fine & Mild PM
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Lizzy went to Flavius to dinner Lizzy Gibner was here to supper W. very fine clouded up towards evening slight squaal of snow at sunset
29 Boys sawed wood J went to Markham PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler
30 Boys sawed wood in bush AM A went to Collins sawing Bee PM
Mar 1909 April
J took grist Chop to Davids PM Henry & Willis Called PM W. fine Cler freezing every night thawing in day times
31 J took cream A sawed rubbish they both sawed PM Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here to supper W. very fine & Cler sharp NW wind sun thawing snow it is nearly all gone the roads are pretty good Leslie Stover was here to dinner yesterday
April 1st Boys sawed wood George Maybury split PM I drove to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Clear I & Nancy & Susanna are alone now the boys and Lizzie moved to the west end today
2 J called at Henry's then went to Hermans to dinner then he went to Funeral of little Johnny Hoover's wife PM A went to Whitevale to get a Boat fixed AM he Chored PM W. cloudy drizzly awile East wind at times
3 J took Cream AM A cleaned & oiled Harness W. drizzly & Cloudy all day Frank McCreight & wife were here to supper we spent a very pleasant evening he is going away to the NW next Tuesday to fine a home
Sunday 4 at home Benj'n & family were here to dinner Albert Reesor & family were here awhile PM W. fine Cler & Mild the air is Cool yet there are a good Many Cases of scarlet fever in the neighbourhood but no deaths so far
5 Boys helped to wash at both ends AM they sawed wood in bush PM W. Cloudy this morning fine & Clear today Cloudy this evening
6 J took grist to Davids AM he went to Mrs Raineys sale near Boxgrove PM
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April 1909
A helped us clean house & Whitewash Flavius Fanny & Amelia helped too Anne Called AM W. quite Mild Misty & foggy nearly all day
7 Boys Chored & drove Mares Gwen & Jenny to Ceder Grove AM David Grove came for some seed Barley he was here to dinner J went to sale on 8th Con Pickering A made waggon Bolster for Henry PM W. mild very very strong winds & Gales from W. & S wind heard there was some damage done through the County & Cities Fanny & Amelia were here today house cleaning
8 Boys fixed up fences that were wrecked with the storm A went to yearly meeting of our threshing Machine Syndicate at Flavius's AM Herman was here to dinner W. some wind AM strong last night Calm PM very fine & Cler today
Good Friday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Visitors after service Daniels Josephs & Menno Burkholders & Elias's Called a while PM W. partly Cler some squaals of soft snow strong W wind PM Russell Grove Came to stay all night went away today.
10 A helped Bean's to move some Barn timbers AM J helped Henry Clean some seed grain AM J went to Tricks sale near Unionville PM A Chored I went to Half yearly Conference at Hebron PM W. Cler Cold NW wind quite Cold
Easter Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 18C by C Gaymans
April 1909
no visitors after service W. fine & Cler pretty strong air from East quite Cold not much above 20 deg all day
Easter Monday 12 at home Boys put in some tiles in field behind barn W,. very fine & Cler pretty Cold East wind warmer PM Elias's were here to dinner Mary & Children staid PM Rosana Culp & her daughter Called PM we sent for Dr he Came this evening Susanna is not so well she has Rheumatism Pains
13 Boys helped Henry put on a load of hay I was at Meeting house AM we scrubbed it AM A took grist to Mill PM J ganged in a lot of furrows PM W. East wind turned to NW drizzly rain awhile AM came on pretty heavy PM I & Nancy washed PM
14 Boys helped Henry Clean some seed grain AM he was here to dinner & took a load home with him they dressed a Pig & a Calf J took them to Cooler Malcom takes them Toronto Teenie Stover was here to supper W. fine Cler strong wind last night some today but not so strong
15 J went with Thomas to Maxwells this morning to look for suckers got none there have been very few caught so far they fixed up back garden & back lane fences PM I went to Elias's & to Ceder Grove PM W. sharp frost about every night fine & Cler through the day cool Air
16 Boys filled in drain & cut some feed & Chored Henry & little Willis were here awhile PM W. frost last night mild rather cloudy today
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April 1909
17 Boys helped Henry's man put on a load of mangels & clipped horse Chief AM J took Lizzie to Markham PM W. very fine & Cler a fine shower last night a few Claps Distant thunder I went to Ceder Grove AM
Sunday 18 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. some rain last night & this Morning Cloudy mostly today showers this evening a few Claps of distant thunder
19 Boys whitewashed AM A got Mare Gwen shod on front feet PM J went dipping with Thomas to Maxwells PM they Caught 39 lake suckers & 11 fine creek suckers I & Nancy washed AM W. fine rain last night rather Cloudy today drizzly at times Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here a while PM heavy thunder last night
20 Boys cut wood in bush AM A Rolled field west of dam PM with Mares J harrowed south of Orchard PM I got Mare Nell shod all around AM W. white frost last night fine today quite a few suckers Caught in little Rouge a raw Cold air from East
21 J took cream AM A worked at Pair of Waggon Bolsters for Henry W. Cloudy drizzly AM quite a lot of rain from East PM & some pretty heavy Claps of thunder
22 Boys fixed up things around the house J went to Markham with Elias PM A brought home some lumber from Davids PM W. pretty Cler Cool air I went to Elias's AM
23 Henry & Willis came this morning J A & Henry went fishing to Kirkhams & to Petticoat Caught 70 suckers Came home at noon then Cut a lot of feed Henry took a load home J grubbed some south of Orchard W. slight frost last night fine & Cler today Cool NW wind
April 1909 May
24 J took cream AM A put in tiles in NW corner field J helped him PM W. frost last night fine & Cler today Joe & Anne Called this evening
Sunday 25 at home Amelia Ernest & Carl were here PM W. some Cloudy slight showers AM fine Cler PM strong wind PM
26 Boys sowed some Oats below garden & behind Cider house I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler fine Cold East Air I & Nancy washed AM
27 Boys finished field behind Cider house & J sowed about a bag of spring wheat in south side of field behind barn AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy AM drizzly rain nearly all PM strong NW wind towards evening Colder
28 Boys worked at a drain in field behind barn up near bush J ganged in furrows in field north of Meeting house towards evening Henry & Willis Called AM they left a Calf for the boys to dress Herman's were here to dinner Davids were here PM W. sharp frost last night thick Ice this Morning Cold N Wind J took Henry's Calf to Malcoms this evening
29 Boys worked at a drain in root field till storm stopped them about 10 AM strong wind this morning began to snow from East snowed all PM a few in snow on ground
30 Boys Chored J went to Ramers in Boxgrove to look at some Cattle to buy did not get them W. very strong East wind turned to West PM snow about all gone Creeks very high
May 1 Boys chored & helped Henry put on a load of Mangels Willis Came with him & he stays A took some Chop to Davids J went to
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May 1909
Israel Blintons sale PM I went to Joes for Bread for Susanna & to Elias's for Butter PM W. partly Cler cool some slight squaals of rain & sleet PM
Sunday 2 at home Henry's were here to dinner Elias's Called a few minutes PM W. not so cold Clear AM cloudy windy PM a squaal of snow every few Minutes PM ground white this Morning all away again
3 A sawed rubbish for summer wood J looked for suckers in Petticoat creek AM Saw none I & Nancy went to Br N's awhile PM his wife broke her wrist yesterday we called at Br C's he is not very well W. some Cloudy AM fine Cler PM A helped Nancy wash AM I had a bad fall last Thursday & hurt my hip I cannot do much
4 Boys drew 2 loads dung into back garden then they sowed NW Corner field except about 1/2 acre in Beaver dam with Mixed grain I & Nancy went to Joes to dinner & awhile to Elias's PM W. partly Cler
5 Boys sowed oats & Peas in field north of Meeting house W. rather cloudy at times slight shower after dark distant thunder I went to Ceder GRove AM Br inlaw Simon Hoovers Called PM
6 Boys sowed NE Corner field with Barley I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM I walked to Joes for some onions G Maybury dug garden AM W. rather Cloudy slight showers after dark some distant thunder
7 Boys filled drain & cut feed for Henry's Man he took a load home J filled furrows along Creek behind Meeting house sheds I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler strong wind Calm tonight.
May 1909
8 Boys sowed Oats east of J Meeting sheds the last of seeding I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Joe's & Elias's PM W. fine Cler
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting except J he staid with Susanna Sermon's on St Luke 22 & 23 C's by C Burkholder & Br C the Lords Supper was Celebrated no visitors to dinner MN Called PM Daniels were here to supper W. Cloudy drizzly rain AM More or less PM not heavy
10 Boys helped Clean house W. slow drizzle rain all day & I suppose all last night Henry & little Willis Called PM they took Amy Mayberry she works for them this summer
11 A went with Thomas to Maxwells AM they dipped 16 suckers J dug holes along 2 cross fences East of dam for Maple trees they planted them PM W. fine & Cler
12 J took cream A White washed some for us Flavius Fanny & Amelia were here helping clean house Benj'ns Fanny helped too PM W. very fine & Cler J plowed ground for Potatoes PM Herman Came to stay all night with W. Trans horse Rab the Ranter
13 J worked at Root ground A worked at drain W. fine & warm trees are Coming out in buds showers around North & west
14 Boys worked at Mangel ground Made some drills I went to Ceder Grove AM the 2 Fanny's & Amelia were here again PM helping Nancy clean house W. showry around N & west slight drizzle at times P. M. very warm today about 70 deg.
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May 1909
set for Dr at noon Susanna not so well he Came PM says she has indigestion
15 Boys sowed Mangels W. Cool East wind I walked to Elias's PM some thunder at bedtime some showers of rain
Sunday 16 at home Elias's were here to dinner Flavius & Eva were here PM Tilly Burkholder & Inesons Children Called PM J & A went to Henry's to dinner Susanna a very little better
17 Boys worked Corn ground I went to Elias's & to Joe's PM W. mostly Cloudy & Cool wind PM Henry & Willis Called AM
18 Boys sowed Silo Corn I went to Elias's & Joes PM I & Nancy washed yesterday W. fine & growing partly cloudy trees budding grass growing
19 A put on a lot of grafts in old Orchard & dug garden J Chored AM began rolling grain I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's PM W. Cloudy AM fine Cler PM
Ascension day 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna remarks by Levi Grove sermon on St Luke by Br C Dan'ls Herman's & JB Lehmans were here to dinner Henry's & Levi Burkholders & Benj'ns called awhile PM W. a little cloudy at times pretty strong East wind
21 J took grist then he helped Benj'n Plow with team they helped Henry's man put on a load of hay this morning A chored & Cut seed Potatoes W. Chored some East wind slight drizzle of rain at times I went to Ceder Grove this morning
22 Boys planted late Potatoes & J drew a lot of summer wood into shed sent for Dr PM Susanna is not so well he Came PM BenStovers girls Came to stay all night W. fine Cler Cool East wind
May 1909
I went to Ceder Grove & to Elias's for Butter PM
Sunday 23 at home Susanna is not very well Joes were here to dinner J & A went to Daniels dinner W. fine AM Cloudy slight sprinkles of rain towards evening
24 J rolled Corn AM he helped Benj'n with team PM A went hunting Mushrooms AM he got a fine lot he Chored & planted Cabbage & Tomatoes PM I went to Joes for plants PM I & Nancy washed AM W. a very very fine Cler day Cool wind
25 A helped draw stones at the old John Beane farm for a Barn wall J took some grain to Davids & got it Chopped AM he Chored PM Flavius' Fanny was here to dinner we set for Dr Susanna is worse, he Came at noon says she will be better in a few days Benj'ns Fanny and Vera were here PM W. fine Cler had a pleasant Call form Joe Atkinson
26 Boys plowed back garden & Plowed the piece north end of old Orchard & planted it with Potatoes Daniels Called after supper Susanna still in bed feels a little better W. very fine & Cler I went to Ceder Grove PM Thomas's Adeline was here awhile helping Nancy
27 Boys Chored they took some Chop to Davids AM & brought home some sawdust to Mulch the maples that they planted Joe brought Anne to help Nancy today Davids Called PM Susanna no better W. fine & warm a fine soaking rain AM
28 A went to Markham on Bicycle to see Dr Susanna a little better J worked at an Inclosure north of shop for the hens that have chickens they repaired fence north & south of Pasture
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May 1909 June
field PM I put in a drill of Beet seed PM W. fine & warm AM Cool wind & cloudy PM
29 J & A went mushroom hunting awhile this morning they got a fine lot then J scuffed Mangels A harrowed the Corn W. a very fine warm growing day I went to Joe's & Elias's PM Teenie Stover & Elias's Children were here to supper Henry & Willis Called PM
Whit Sunday 30 at home Ben Stover's were at the boys to dinner & supper I & Nancy were there too at dinner Elias's & Benj'ns were here PM & Mart Barkeys Called PM & Joe's were here after supper W. a very very fine growing day
Whit Monday 31 at home J Scuffled Mangels awhile then he went fishing awhile got only one A went to help Benj'n drive a Bullock to Locust Hill AM he went shooting Ground hogs PM he shot 4 Daniels & Davids whole family were here to supper Br N's Called PM W. very fine Cler lovely day Flavius' Fanny & Amelia Called PM
June 1st J took Cream A makde a door through Board fence at Corner of shed for cows to go through into old Orchard to Pasture he went to Nolans raising PM W. very fine day distant showers in the west Dr Called Susanna still in bed Br C's Becca Called PM Br C Came home from Conference at Waterloo this evening I & Nancy washed AM
2 Boys brought load wood from bush & big load pine roots from Flavius's AM they worked at drain PM I went to Ceder Grove got Mare Nell shod all round & took Anne home PM she was helping Nancy W. very warm
3 J took Cream A worked at drain AM he went to Dr PM he does not feel well they both went to Henry's after supper W. fine Cler about the warmest day so far.
June 1909
4 Boys deepened ditch East of lane on Townline to take water to the Creek they drew the dirf to the dam to fix the road. W. very warm Clear AM Cloudy PM looks like rain Cooler toward evening
5 J took cream A brought a load of gravel from Laughlins for walk in barnyard from Horse stable door AM J grubbed corn with seeder A Chored & mowed door yard with lawn Mower PM I went to Joe's after supper W. very very warm Misty awhile this Morning Cloudy towards evening
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron Flavius Fanny Came & staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 8th C by Isaac Rittenhouse Herman's Tillman Reesor's & Martin Ramer were here to dinner PM Isaac Rittenhouse & wife MN's & Isaac Honsburger & Thomas & Henry Boyer were here to supper Henry's Called PM Daniels Elias's & Joe's Called after supper W. fine & Cler sun warm but a fine Breeze Aunt Lizzie Burkholder & Tilly Called PM
7 I & Nancy washed AM Boys cut Rubbish behind Cider house & drew it into woodshed they brought a fine load Pine stump wood from Flavius Thomas' girls & Ethel Scott Called PM W. very fine & cool
8 A took some Oats to Whitevale & got them Chopped then he worked at drain J scuffled Corn W. very very fine Cool & Clear I went to Ceder Grove AM Henry & Willis were here this morning Peters Susie & Johnnys Angeline Caleld today Susanna in bed yet the last 2 weeks
9 J took grist Oats to Markham in Markham
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June 1909
to get Chopped (David has shut down for repair he took a waggon wheel to Ceder Grove to get it fixed PM A worked at drain I took Eggs to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine Cler & Cool Dr Called PM Susanna about the same
10 Boys Chored & worked a little at drains AM they both went with team to draw gravel on 11th Con PM for statute labor W. a very light drizzle of rain awhile this morning Cloudy at times cool
11 Boys finished road work till about 5 PM W. very fine & Cler Cool air a slight shower last night Thomas's Esther helped Nancy today, Susanna in bed yet
12 Boys brought Tiles from Cherrywood J scuffled Mangels awhile W. very fine & Cler a fine Breeze I went to Joe's PM Dr Called Susanna about the same
Sunday 13 at home A & Lizzy went to Meeting at Altona J went to Henry's to dinner on Bycicle Br C's were here to dinner W. slight drizzle this Morning very fine steady rain awhile PM Cloudy this evening
14 A worked at fixing a waggon rack J went to Dr AM he is not well he scuffled Mangels W. fine & Cler we had a very fine heavy rain last night things look well Distant thunder
15 A sowed some Flax seed on low piece of Orchard then he hoed Mangels J went to Tilman Reesors for some sewer Pipes he put them on 11th Con then he hoed Mangels too W. very fine Cler & Cool
16 Boys grubbed in Corn & hoed Mangels
June 1909
Esther & Solomon Burkholder's were here to dinner & Daniels were here to supper Christian Brillinger's Called PM Joes Called this evening W. very very lovely & growing weather Dr Called PM
17 Boys Chored W. began to rain about 8 AM rained till after dinner steady fine rain I went for Beef the ring opened today
18 Boys hoed Mangels W.Cler Cold NW wind Calm tonight Susanna in bed yet
19 Boys topped Thistles C Burkholders were here to dinner Henry's & Mary & Children were all PM W. very very fine & Clear
Sunday 20 at home Tilly Burkholder & Nettie Ineson Called PM & Menno Reesor's Called after supper A took Lizzie home to see her folks W. very fine & Cler looked a little like rain
21 Boys hoed Mangels & scuffled Potatoes in old Orchard I & Nancy washed AM Susanna not so well this evening we Called Dr he will try & Come W. very very warm
22 Boys topped thistles J got Horse Chief shod all round AM Dr Called before Breakfast Susanna some better this evening W. very very warm
23 Boys Topped thistles W. very very warm a thunder shower went around south west over the lake a little cooler this evening
24 A grubbed Corn with seeder J cut weeds & Chored W. very very warm looked like showers going around all day
25 A worked at drain J went to Guelph on Excursion he took our seperator Bowl to get it fixed W. quite warm looked like rain but only a few drops came Susanna about the same
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June 1909 July
26 J & A finished drain back of Meeting seds AM J topped thistles & weeds A went to 8th Con Pickering PM I went to Ceder Grove got shoe set on Mare Nell then went to Joes W. quite warm yet fine Breeze from NW Susanna about the same
Sunday 27 at home M Barkey's & Amelia Ernie & Carl & J A & Lizzie were here to dinner Br N's Called PM W. quite warm but a fine Breeze from north
28 A got mares Jenny & Gwen shod AM he made Bolster for Trucks PM J mowed a few acres Clover in pasture field & scuffled Corn PM I & Nancy washed AM W. very warm
29 J & A drew in big load out of pasture field AM A went to Colon Reesor's barn raising aon the Ceder Grove farm PM J scuffled Corn W. fine Cler warm Dr Called Susanna about the same in bed yet
30 A went to barn raising at the Sydney Bear farm J scuffled Corn Abraham Smith's daughter were here to dinner Esther & Lizzie & Franklin were here to supper David went to raising too W. fine pretty warm Franklin stays till Sunday
July 1 J took Cream AM A put Paris Green on Potatoes they both helped Benj'n draw in hay with team PM W. fine Cool Breeze I went to Ceder Grove PM Elias Children were here PM & went with me to Ceder Grove
2 Boys helped Benj'n draw in hay with team AM J took Truck wheels to Ceder Grove to get the Tires set & A took grist Chop to Whitevale PM W. not quite so warm cloudy PM slight drizzle at times PM nice little showers after dark Henry's & whole family Called this evening some distant thunder.
July 1909
3 J took cream A brought Chop home AM A got Benj'ns Mower & J took ours & they cut new meadow 12 acres PM it is a pretty good Crop I got 3 shoes set on Mare Nell this Morning & went to Joes PM W. very fine & Cool pretty strong NW wind a fine rain last night
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Nancy remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 6 Chap by C Burkholder visitors to dinner little Willis & Matty Burkholder David Burkholder & Susie Hoover were here to supper Daniels & Br inlaw Enos Hoover Called PM W. fine Cler lovely day Dr called last evening to see Susanna this evening
5 Boys teded & raked meadows they cocked a lot of it I went to Ceder Grove after dinner to get some parts of Tedder fixed Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper W. very fine Cler day
6 Boys fixed up horse fork & drew few loads hay AM Benj'n helped with team PM they finished drawing in the 12 acres 14 loads PM W. very fine Cler day not so warm
7 A raked over the meadow they took in the rakings, big load then they dressed 4 Pigs & Henry & little Willis brought a calf to get dressed Herman dressed it J took them to Malcoms he takes them to Toronto W. very fine & Cler lovely day
8 Boys brought in nice load of swail hay & J grubbed Mangels with seeder & A hoed Corn W. warm but Cool Breeze
9 Boys finished hoeing Corn W. warm Cool Breeze I went to Ceder Grove AM
10 Boys Chored A gathered Bugs off the Early Potatoes AM J took Lizzie home PM
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W. cloudy AM some very fine heavy showers PM some pretty heavy thunder mostly distant but it was a very welcome rain Cooler tonight
Sunday 11 at home J & A went to Henry's to dinner then A went & brought Lizzie home Elias's & Joes were here to dinner Albert Hoover's Called this evening W. pretty warm AM Cooler PM Cloudy at times Dr Called Susanna about the same
12 Boys began Plowing in new Meadow west of dam I & Nancy washed AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cloudy pretty Cler very warm
13 Boys Plowed Br inlaw Saml Hoovers were here to dinner & Teenie Stover & Nancy Reesor & her 2 girls were here to supper W. fine Cool strong wind PM
14 A plowed J grubbed Mangels with seeder Herman's Lydia & Harvey were here to dinner Levi Grove was here today Benj'ns Fanny & Jacob Hoover's Anne were here PM this is Herman's last round with his horse W. a very fine warm growing day
15 Boys plowed W. quite warm some thunder showers went around PM slight showers PM I & Nancy went to Elias's after supper
16 Boys Plowed W. quite warm thunder showers went around heavy through Scarboro
17 Boys very near finished plowing the sod they dug at Widow Susan Stovers grave (Saml's widow) she died yesterday evening will be buried tomorrow worked at it PM I took a grist of Chop to Whitevale AM Louis Grove went with me W. warm fine Cool Breeze from NW Louis went home this evening
July 1909
Sunday 18 all went to Funeral of Susan Stover except J he staid with Susanna sermon by Br C on Psalms 39 5 & 6 V & W Percy spoke too JH Ramer's Enos Nighswander & Ephriam Lehman's were here to dinner John Brillinger Called this evening W. fine & Cool a few light squaals of rain
19 J & A finished plowing A went to Markham PM J rooled sod I & Nancy washed AM W. very fine Cool & Cler strong NW wind
20 J finished rolling sod A hoed Mangels AM they cut & shocked wheat south of bush PM W. very fine & Clr pretty warm fine Breeze
21 Boys hoed Mangels till rain stopped them then the harrowed sod PM Henry's were here to supper Joes called after supper W. Cooler some drizzly showers
22 Boys drew dung on sod with 3 waggons Benj'ns 2 men & Henry helped they got the field nearly Covered till Supper time then they dressed 6 Pigs W. Cloudy all day drizzly rain off & on I & Nancy & little Willis went to Elias's & to Joes awhile PM Willis Came with his Pappa to stay all day
23 A took some Oats to Whitevale to get Chopped J went to Markham they spread dung PM between showers Daniels were here to supper W. heavy rain Early this morning some thunder cloudy all day heavy showers PM our pond is pretty full
24 Boys spread dung AM they started to Cut Wheat on Knoll after dinner rain stopped them about 2 PM W. Cloudy AM steady rain after 2 PM rainy yet
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July 1909 Aug
Creek is running Hermans Harvey is visiting around here this week J & he went to Ceder Grove PM
Sunday 25 at home Jacob Reesor & family gave us a good Call PM Boys went to Benj'ns PM W very fine & Cler Harvey went home after supper Suanna is not so well just now Joe's & Flavius & family Called this evening
26 Boys laid down shocks south of bush the wheat is sprouted a little then they finished set up the shocks south of bush I & Nancy washed AM W. pretty warm Cler I went to Joes AM
27 J took cream they finished spreading dung then they hoed Mangels I & Nancy went to Henry's to dinner W. fine & Cler quite warm
28 A harrowed sod J hoed Mangels AM Benj'ns 2 men & team helped PM & they drew in wheat south of bush 7 loads I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Elias's & Joe's PM W. very very warm Cler
29 I went to Joes this morning for the Beef took some raspberries to ship to Toronto A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J took Cream & scuffled Corn W. pretty cloudy showers went around a light sprinkle here AM very very very warm
30 Boys brought home load stove wood Cultivated Corn & drew in one load Wheat AM Benj'n & Man helped with team & they finished drawing in till about 5 PM we have 18 loads off 8 acres W. not so warm fine & Cler
31 Boys helped Benj'n draw in wheat all day with team W. pretty warm a slight sprinkle of rain I & A M.Barkey & Elias Thomas & Albert Reesor cut weeds in Burying ground & fixed a tie pole
Sunday Aug 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 7 C by Levi Grove MN was here to dinnner Herman called awhile PM
Aug 1909
Henry's called awhile this evening W. a very fine Cler day sun warm but a cool Breeze Br C's Called awhile this evening
2 Boys cut & shocked barly 10 acres Mary & the Children were here today Picking Berries I took them home this evening W. very fine & Cler
3 J took Cream he & A Disced the sod field I & Nancy went to Davids to dinner W. fine warm
4 J Disced Wheat stubble south of bush A disced Wheat Stubble on Knoll AM J took some Oats to Whitevale to get Chopped A done some Cementing for Flavius PM I & Nancy washed AM I took Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W quite warm threatened rain all PM but did not Come
5 J & A helped Benj'n draw in Peas AM they Chored PM W. rather Cloudy slight sprinkle of rain AM Henry & little Willis came for Oats AM Daniels Called PM
6 A helped Benj'n draw dung with team J Chored and cut weeds along fence I got Mare Nell shod all round AM I & Nancy went to Elais's & to Joe's PM W. very warm 86 above at noon
7 A helped Thomas's thresh AM Chored & laid down the Barley shocks AM Benj'n & Man helped with team PM & they drew in the Barly 10 loads PM Carl helped too W. very very warm 84 deg at noon
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner J A & Lizzie went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. very very warm & Cler Johny Ramer gave us a call this evening
9 J raked barley Stubble A sharpened Binder Knivers AM they drew in rakings big load they cut a piece of Oats below garden PM W. pretty warm I & Nancy washed AM
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Aug 1909
Mart Barkeys brought Pre Martin Ramer &wife William Hoover & wife from Indiana to supper
10 I & Nancy started this morning & went to JH Ramers to dinner then to Menno Burkholder's to supper then to Daniels all night W. Cler Cool NW wind
11 went awhile to T McDaniels & the Saml Ramers then to Br inlaw Enos Hoovers to dinner & supper then to Hermans all night W. fine Cler
12 went to C Burkholders to dinner then to Flavius' to supper & Came home to stay all night had a very pleasant trip & fine weather we left Susanna at Flavius'
13 I went this morning & brought Susanna home she is pretty well the boys cut nearly at the Oats the last few days they drew in 2 loads AM A helped Dillers thresh PM W. very fine
14 Boys Cut & Shocked Oats East of Orchard which finishes our harvest AM they cut spring Wheat & drew in few loads Oats PM W. very fine not so warm
Sunday 15 at home all day nobody here J & A took Lizzy home then they went to Davids to dinner W. showery & Cloudy all day some heavy showers a little distant thunder
16 Boys Chored swept granery brought load pine roots AM A was at Benj'n draining PM W. Cloudy misty & some heavy showers distant thunder Machine came this evening I & Nancy washed AM
17 threshed Fall Wheat turned out about 4 1/2 Bus to Acre Barley 30 Bus Oats 108 shocks 117 Bus one load Mixed Peas & Oats 39 Bus got done at 4 oc W. Cloudy drizzly awhile this Morning fine & Clear PM Air from East J took 11 bags barley to Whitevale this evening to get Chopped
18 J ganged south of Orchard where they had drawn in a few loads of Oats A helped J McCreight to thresh AM he put in some Tiles at Benj'ns PM Benj'n drove his team at Grubber in sod PM W very fine & Cler Teenie Stover & Sarah Ann were here to dinner I went to Ceder Grove AM
19 A harrowed where J ganged J took some barley to Whitevale & got it Chopped
Aug 1909
then they laid down a lot of Oat shocks & drew in a load Benj'n & his 2 men & Wilfred helped with team & they drew in 11 loads PM W. very fine quite warm 80 deg at noon
20 Benj'n & his men helped boys drawing in with team they drew in 16 loads there is 1 more load left I & Nancy & Lizzie went with Mare Nell & democrat to Funeral of Nancy Barkey widow of Henry Barkey sermon by C Burkholder & a preacher from Stouffville went to Peter Burkholders to dinner W. very fine a few scattered showers PM
21 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team I took Susanna from Joes to Elias's this morning then went to Ceder Grove AM brought Susanna home PM W very fine lovely day Boys brought last load of Mixed grain after supper now there is a load of spring wheat out yet
Sunday 22 I & Nancy Susanna & Lizzie went to Peter Reesors to dinner J & A went to Hermans to dinner W. very fine & Cler Cool Breeze
23 Boys helped Benj'n draw in with team I & Nancy washed W. very very warm over 80 deg
24 Boys helped Benj'n finish drawing in AM A raked some stubble & they brought load of wood from bush PM W. very very warm 82 deg at noon
25 J took grist Oats to Markham to get rolled AM A ganged A helped Johnny Reesor's thresh & J ganged PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very warm I think it was the warmest day so far a strong NW wind 92 in the shade
26 A ganged East of Orchard J took Cream then he ganged too W. very very warm strong NW wind
27 Boys ganged Flavius Carl ganged awhile PM J went to sale in Whitevale Flavius's Fanny helped Nancy sweep house PM W. quite warm NW wind
28 A ganged J went to Locust Hill to helped unload Corn Binder our Syndicate brought time
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he brought one home PM Henry & Willis Called AM for some seed Wheat I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM Herman & family came to stay all night W. Cloudy at times looks like rain not so warm.
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Black Cat Scribbler
{painting of a black cat and a bottle of Black Cat Shoe Dressing from the Nonsuch MFG Co Limited Toronto}
Beef to Flavius 10 lbs @ 5 cts 50 cts
6 3/4 lbs @ 7 cts 45cts
4 1/4 lbs @ 10 cts 40
Mutton 30 lbs @ 11 cts {figures scribbled out}
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Sept 1904
Private Journal of Benj'n B Reesor
Sept 1st 1904 J took cream Henry Culitvated in sod A helped Johny Reesor thresh AM A & Henry helped Flavius draw in Oats PM J worked on sod PM Flavius whole family Called after supper Warmer a very heavy shower after dark no thunder there is a very heavy battle going on in the far East about a half Million of men engaged
2 Boys Cleaned seed Wheat A took 7 bags Barley to Davids AM they spread dung PM W. a very very heavy rain awhile this Morning distant thunder Creek running Briskly I took Nancy & Mary to G Gower's to see their Baby PM
3 A & Henry ganged in big field J Chored & raked Out stubble south of bush I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop AM W. fine not very warm
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 22nd 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated David's were here to dinner Benj'ns Came after dinner Young folks went to Peters to supper Thomas Dillers & Flavius's were here after supper W. a little Cloudy this Morning fine & Cler today
5 Henry helped Pilkey thresh AM J & A ganged Henry helped gang PM I helped girls wash AM W. very fine Cool Cler there has been a battle raging in the far East at L{illegible} it was decided
Sept 1904
yesterday. the Japanese are victorious the fighting was Continued for ten days Port Arthur is expected to fall soon
6 A & henry helped Benj'n draw dung all day with team J worked on wheat ground I & nancy & Susanna started to go to Br S's but they were not at home so we went to Flavius to dinner W. very fine
7 A ganged in NE field Henry helped Benj'n take in some rakings AM J sowed Wheat East of dam Henry helped NB's draw in Oats PM I & Nancy went to JB's he is up again Called at Abraham Lehmans his wife is very low (like Consumption) W. fine
8 A & Henry ganged J & Anne went to Markham PM W. rather Cloudy AM fine Cler PM
9 A helped Benj'n thresh all day (the Machine runs very well) Henry helped Thomas's draw in grain J finished ganging NE Corner field & harrowed the Knoll we Cleaned 26 Bus seed Wheat for Jas Malcolm I went to Ceder Grove Am & brought home Chop I first took Susanna to Elias's then I brought here home this evening I also went to BSS & got a Hook to draw Machine into barn it has broken several times W. fine
10 A took 2100 lbs hay to Markham to H Wilson Henry helped Taylor thresh J harrowed NE field Am J & A helped Flavius stack Alsike with team PM
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Sept 1904
Henry & I Chored PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br S's they were not at home so we Came home Susanna stayed Henry took a grist to David's & brought Susanna home W. Cloudy and foggy awhile Cler PM
Sunday 11 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner A & Lucinda went to Meeting at Altona, Henry & Anne went to Davids last evening & staid all night then they went to Christian Brillingers today to dinner & to Levi Burkholder's (Christian's son) to supper W. quite warm & sultry
12 A helped JD's fill dung J & Henry helped Flavius plow at Pearses for Wheat I helped girls wash & went to Ceder Grove AM W. very very fine & Cooler
13 A filled dung at JD's J & Henry Plowed for Flavius I & Susanna went to Markham AM Joseph Shirks were here to dinner W. very fine Cler & Cool pretty strong East wind
14 Henry filled dung at JD's A took Seeder & helped Flavius sow at Pearses till noon J Plowed south of bush & got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he & A Plowed between showers PM Daniels were here to dinner W. Cloudy showery AM & PM Cooler
15 Henry helped Flavius sow Wheat all day
Sept 1904
A Plowed Am he took 1930 lbs Hay to Kennedys PM J got Flavius Cold Diamond shod & went around by Armstrongs to get some Powder for the Horses they have a cough he drove a team for Flavius PM at the sowing W. very fine Cler & Cool
16 J & Henry finished Plowing south of bush & began north of bush a piece that was not ganged A helped Flavius thresh AM & helped Benj'n drain PM I got Horse Billy shod on hind foot AM W. Cool strong SW wind heard that Abraham Lehmans wife died this Morning
17 Boys drew dung on NE Corner field loads Benj'n & his man helped with team W. fine Cool
Sunday 18 all went to funeral of A Lehman's wife at Widemans Sermons by C Burkholder & Bro C Br C spoke on 1st Cor part of 15th C F Elliot spoke too I & A Nancy Susanna & ABs went in spring waggon we went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's Henry Anne & Lucinda went with Flavius. Colt J went with Our Buggy & Billy W. Cloudy warm a shower Coming home
19 J took 4 live hogs 690 bls to Markham for Hornshaw @ $5.00 per cwt AM other boys drew dung loads Benj'n & his Man helped with team AM Flavius & his Man helped with team PM I helped girls wash AM W. very fine Cler Cool.
20 Boys drew dung AM Flavius & his man helped with team A & Henry Plowed north of bush PM
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Sept 1904
J took 5 bags barley to David's PM W. a heavy shower at noon some thunder pretty heavy clap struck W Carten's barn on 3rd Con Pickering & burned it down it was occupied by his Brother Benjamin's about the whole Crop was burned the Implements were saved Johny Reesor's brought Wendell Bauman & wife & Absolom Martin & wife and two little boys from Waterloo to stay all night
21 A drew dung Henry helped Benj'n draw dung AM he drew at home PM they go it nearly all out J Picked Golden sweet apples PM he went to see Lapps after dinner & they will buy them W. Cler cool a white frost last night
22 A & Henry plowed J took Craven he Picked apples then he took 27 bags Golden Sweet to Lapps @ he took them with Grey Billy & Benj'ns horse W. fine Cler a slight frost last night Henry went for Medicine to Dr Susanna is not so well
23 J & Henry Plowed they got into Wheat stubble single Plowing Henry Plowed for Benj'n PM A worked at stable putting in the windows I got a shoe put on Billy & brought home some Chop PM W. very fine, East wind
24 Henry Plowed for Benj'n J Plowed in Wheat stubble A Made sash for another window in Horse stable I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cloudy drizzly
Sept 1904
a very heavy rain as we Came home from Ceder Grove about 5 PM rained till about Y very fast at times some thunder quite warm
Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Cleared up fine Thomas's & Elias's were here awhile this evening
26 Boys Chored awhile at stable I helped Anne wash W. rain last night & awhile this Morning very fine today
27 J & Henry Plowed A helped Benj'n dig drain I went to Ceder Grove AM I took up Beets in Mangel field PM this is my 68th Birthday Mary was here Sewing & Boiling soap. W. very fine Cler
28 J & henry finished Plowing Wheat stubble & began on Knoll A helped Benj'n at drain I & Susanna went to Markham AM I took 5 bags barley to Davids & then drew home the Beets PM W. very fine & Cler
29 J & Henry Plowed A helped Benj'n dig AM J went to Nolan's sale of Cattle A & Henry Picked 7 Barrels of Apples PM I & Nancy went to Elias's & to AB's awhile PM W. a shower this morning pretty heavy rain distant thunder
30 J & Flavius Plowed Henry spread dung A went to Toronto 7 Barrels Apples 80 cts each for 5 Bals 75 cts for 1 65 cts for 1 he took 4 Baskets 20 cts for 3 & 15 for 1 I brought load of Chop home AM & another PM W. very fine & Cler a very strong NW wind Cool tonight
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Oct 1904
Oct 1 A shocked some Corn they Cut a few rounds East of Creek then J & Henry ganged in NE Corner field AM (they are ganging the dung down) Henry helped Peter thresh PM I & A ganged J & Nancy went to see Grandmother she had a bad spell is up again (she is at Enos's yet) W. Cool Cler a very strong NW wind all day J went to Beefring Meeting at M Barkeys this evening he drew No 7 for us next year
Sundy 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J (he has Cold) remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder Enos Nighswander & family & MN & Danls & Marty were here to dinner & Elias's to supper W. a strong Cold NW wind
3 Henry helped Peters thresh J & A Pulled Mangels & drew in 7 loads I helped Anne wash AM I gathered Melons & Early Cabbage & took in the Beets out of front garden W. still a Cold NW Air
4 Boys Cut Corn East of Creek & then Pulled & drew one load of Mangels AM A helped Andrew Dimma fill silo PM J & Henry took in 2 loads Mangels PM I took 5 bags Chop to Davids PM W. very fine this morning Clouded up drizzly rain awhile PM slight front last night
5 A helped A Dimma finish filling silo till about 9 AM J Cut Corn below house awhile
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then Henry put on his Horses & cut till about 1000 then Benj'n got the Binder J Plowed till noon A & Henry spread dung awhile PM I brought home some Chop AM W. Cloudy a heavy rain PM Jess Reesor Called PM
6 Henry ganged awhile AM J & A Chored then they Pulled some Mangels Henry went about 1/2 past 2 to help Gordon Dimma fill silo J & A drew in load Mangels Flavius's Fanny was here today Helping our folks I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop W. quite Cool
7 Boys & Anne wen to David's then Called to see Grandmother she is pretty well Then they went to Markham they Came home early I took grist to David's after dinner W. Cler, Cool, sharp air from East
8 Henry helped G Dimma fill silo till after dinner awhile then they Came to Benj'ns J & A Chored then they began to Cut Corn about 10 AM they Changed Horses and J finished it about 3 PM A went to Benj'ns with team about 3 PM & helped W. Cloudy Some Showers AM Cloudy PM shower this evening Milder there was a heavy frost yesterday Morning the Corn is frozen
Sunday 9 at home Elisabeth Stover & Br C's Becca's sister Leah Steiner from Pa were here to dinner Leah is here at Br C's on a visit
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Oct 1904
W. Cloudy a little rain this morning a very heavy shower after dark, rained very heavy
10 A & Henry helped Benj'n finish filling silo before dinner J took Cream then he & A & Henry helped Thomas fill silo at Gavin's PM Daniels were here to dinner Adeline stays to help the silo fillers are here tonight Levi Ramer Herman and Delos Reesor W. warm strong wind Clouded up towards evening quite a few shower's after dark distant thunder rained very heavy, and sharp lightning
11 filled our Silo got done before 6 O'clock was bothered some with the Pipes stopping the Corn was wet & sloppy W. Cloudy mild. Daniel Came for Adeline this evening Mary was here all day
12 A & Henry went to help Flavius fill his silo they Came home before dinner rained nearly all day J took grist to David's & got Billy's front shoes set AM we cleaned some barley to take out the Timothy seed PM & Henry took a load to Davids toward evening Dr Called to see Susanna she is not so well
13 A & henry helped Flavius fill silo with team got done soon after dinner then they pulled Mangels J took Cream then he ganged W. fine Cler PM
14 A & Henry Pulled Mangels J ganged awhile then helped the boys & they finished Pulling Mangels till noon then they drew in 17 loads PM W. fine & Cler
Oct 1904
I & Nancy & Anne cleaned out front garden PM
15 Boys finished drawing mangels 9 loads AM that Makes 45 loads then they shocked Corn & drew a load to AB's PM I & Nancy started after dinner & went to JB's he has had another bad spell but is up again then we went to C Burkholder's to supper & then to Hermans & staid all night W very very fine & Cler sharp frost last night
Sunday 16 went to Meeting at Widemans suitable sermons by C Burkholder & Br C for the Celebration of Lords Supper Menno Burkholder's Daughter Martha was Baptised went to Widow Anne Barkeys to dinner, then Called at Enos's to see Grandmother, she is quite well W. very very fine warm & Cler sharp Air White frost last night A Henry & Anne were in Meeting too J took Susanna to Elias's & he went to Hermans to dinner
17 A helped G Maxwell fill silo AM J & Henry Picked Winter Apples AM then they dug the Potatoes PM they are badly rotted. W. very fine & Cler white frost last night I helped Anne wash AM
18 J ganged in Mangel ground A & Henry Picked winter Apples W. very very fine & Cler
19 A & Henry Picked winter Apples J went to T Kennedy's sale at Agincourt W. very fine
20 A & Henry Picked Apples AM & spread dung PM J ganged I took Susanna to JD's then brought home 5 bags Chop
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Oct 1904
AM brought home another load of Chop & then brought Susanna home PM W. rather Cloudy & pretty warm Flavius & Fanny helped us Peel Apples tonight There has been a terrible Battle in the East About 400,000 men engaged, the Russian lost about 40,000 Men Killed or wounded but they are Pushing the Japs pretty hard.
21 Boys spread dung & gagned it down in NE Corner field A took bags Cider Apples & 10 Pails of Peeled Apples to Lapps this Morning but the Mill was full & he brought the load home again we take it over in the Morning & they will make our sauce I brought home 2 loads of Chop from Davids today W. a slight rain this morning Cler today a strong squaal of Wind & heavy shower about 4 PM not long, a heavy rain last night
22 Boys finished ganging in NE field AM & began in Pasture field behind Cider house PM A took Apples to Lapps this morning & left them they are so busy we will not get the sauce before Wednesday W. Cool a slight squaal of sleet this evening
Sunday 23 A Henry & Anne went to Jacob Reesors to dinner J went to Flavius to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to AB's to dinner I Nancy & Susanna went to AB's to dinner W. fine
24 A & Henry Plowed J Picked Apples I went to Meeting house & helped M Barky & Albert Make a new stand AM I went to Ceder Grove & to Davids & brought Chop W. Cool E wind, cloudy
Oct 1904
J helped Anne wash AM sharp frost last night
25 J & Henry Plowed Flavius helped from 9 o'c A dug drain at Benj'ns AM he Plowed PM & J went to Barne's sale at Bob Reesor's farm PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM to see Baby Boy born this Morning W. Cool
26 A worked in stable J Henry & Flavius finished Plowing sod AM they plowed in Corn stubble PM J got Benj'ns Horse & hitched him & Billy to spring waggon & took Barrel Snow Apples to H Wilson & 3 bags Barley to Dr Robinson's Nancy went with him W. fine a little rain this Morning a little snow in the Air PM Henry Stover Came to stay all night
27 A helped Benj'n drains AM J Henry & Flavius Plowed in Corn stubble. A drove Flavius team PM F went home to Pick Apples Boys finished Corn ground till night W. sharp frost last night fine today The Russian Baltic fleet sailed for the East to take part in the War the Japs are pressing the Russians pretty hard as the fleet was sailing in the North Sea they saw a fleet of Hull fishing vessels & they fired into them & Killed several & wounded more & it is reported one was sunk there is great excitement in Great Britain about it and it is hard to tell what will come of it. This is the 47th anniversary of our Wedding
28 A helped Benj'n all day J ganged Potatoe ground Henry drew some dung on East end of big field AM & ganged some of it then he Plowed Headlands in big field & J
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Oct 1904
finished ganging in dung PM I brought home the Cabbage PM W. rather Cloudy raw Air
29 A helped Benj'n AM J & Henry Chored J took a load of Barley to Davids Henry drew home a lot of stove wood then they drew the winter apples in & put them into the old Kitchen I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM Mary was not so well yesterday but is better today W. quite fine & Cler Herman's were here to supper. the affair of Russias attack on the British fishing boats is in a fair way of being settled
Sunday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 7th C by C Gayman John Brillinger & Menno Hoover Marty Ramer David Weaver & Barbara from Missouri & Ann Diller were here to dinner Davids & Marty were here to supper W. fine Cler. sharp Air
31 J took cream frost last night A & Henry drew the last of the stove wood into shed AM they topped the Turnips & brought 2 loads of gravel from Collins PM J went to Spences sale on the old David Brands farm he bought a Jersey Cow to Calve on Dec 26th @ $25.00 Paid Cash $23.90 W. fine Cler sharp frost last night
Nov 1 A helped Benj'n drains all day J & Henry Knocked out the Turnips then J took Susanna to Elias's & then went to Ceder Grove
Nov 1904
he & Henry Chored & Made some water furrows in Corn ground & Plowed a strip East of Orchard I helped Anne wash AM & brought Susanna home this evening W. fine Mild Cler AM rather Cloudy PM
2 A helped Benj'n AM J brought 500 tiles from Cherrywood & Henry plowed AB's garden AM A & Henry drew in the Turnips about 5 1/2 loads J & Anne went to Markham PM W. rather Cloudy East wind AM very fine & Cler PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover Came to stay all night
3 A helped Benj'n all day J & Henry began to dig a drain in Potatoe ground south of graveyard to empty into Creek they then started about 1000 with big waggon to Dave Ramer's to vote this is the day of Dominion Elections they brought home a load of Chop from David's Henry worked at the drain PM & J went to help Thomas to run our Machine at Roach's while Herman & Levi Ramer go to vote W. very very fine Cler
4 A helped Benj'n all day J took Cream Henry worked at drains AM Henry helped NB's thresh PM Davids were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy Air from East the Laurier Government was Triumphantly returned yesterday about 66 Majority
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Nov 1904
5 Henry helped NB's thresh AM A helped Benj'n AM J worked at drain AM A helped Bob Miley thresh PM Henry went to M Lee's Plowing Bee at Belford PM & J worked at drains I & Anne & Benj'n's Wildred went to Ceder Grove PM W. raw sharp Air from East Cloudy Clearer PM
Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 6 Chapt by C Burkholder went to Ed Moyer's to dinner W. very fine Cler day sharp NW wind roads very very good Thomas Dillers & George Gower's were here with our young folks to dinner
7 A helped Benj'n AM J got Barrel Cider Made AM Henry dug at drain J helped Bob Milroy thresh PM A helped Henry at drain PM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cool. NW wind sharp front last night
8 A helped Flavius thresh Alsike at Pearce's all day J & Henry dug a branch drain East of lane at Townline AM they dug out some stumps & roots where fence was south of bush PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br C's to see Elizabeth Stover married to Bishop Paul Martin of Woolwich W. very very fine & Cler Thomas's brought David Cressman & wife & left them here to supper Henry took them to Br N's Herman Came from there threshing to stay all night
9 A helped Flavius thresh all day (Our Machine works well in Alsike) J went to Unionville for some Cement AM
Nov 1904
Henry drew Limbwood on pile in bush AM he plowed strip where they took out the stumps W. very very fine sharp frost last night
10 Henry got Mares shod AM he & J brought load pine roots from 5th Con & Chored PM A helped Flavius finish threshing Alsike it turned out very well W. very very fine Colder Elisabeth & Paul left this morning for her future home in Woolwich I & Nancy were in Ceder Grove yesterday frost last night
11 Boys Cut up wood for Engine AM A worked at stable & Henry helped Flavius draw dung PM W. hard frost last night very fine & Cler today
12 Henry helped Flavius draw dung AM he went to JD's PM to help thresh it was too windy to thresh in the barn so they moved the Machine to a Buckwheat stack J & A Cut feed & Cleaned about 6 bags wheat J took it to Whitevale PM @ $1.00 per Bus A worked at Box stall they raised up driving House a little w. a very strong rather Cold wind all day W & SW
Sunday 13 A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's J & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner I & Nancy were at home J Cobers were here to dinner W. pretty strong wind PM not Cold
14 Henry helped JD's thresh all day A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he & J dug some garden for Br C PM & filled the drains that they dug last week
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Nov 1904
W. very fine & Cler pretty strong N wind not so cold I helped Anne wash AM J helped her awhile
15 Henry helped JD's thresh AM I J & A Cut a lot of straw to fill beds & also a lot of Corn & got barn ready to thresh PM Machine came right after dinner we got word that JB was very bad I & Nancy went before 100 to see him we found him very sick the Dr Came Just as we got there & said he was no better he spoke to us but is weak the Machine run very well W. very very fine & Cler, sharp Air white frost last night
16 threshed got done about 3 PM about - mixed grain {blank space} Barley & {blank space} oats W. white frost last night fine Cler today Herman's Lydia & Harvey Came yesterday Morning Lydia helped us yesterday & today
Thanksgiving day 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron Except J he has a bad Cold remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C 7 to 14 V by Br C Danl's & Marty Davids & Hermans were here to dinner W. quite Cold raw E wind quite fine & Cler
18 A went to help Benj'ns thresh but there was a Casting broke on the Blower & they had to sent to Toronto for a new one so A dug at the drain at Benj'n J & Henry drew in our feed Corn & Henry brought home big load of Chop I took 5 bags Oats to Davids this morning Peter's brought Amos Weber & wife from Woolwich to dinner W. very fine East wind not strong heard today that JB was a little better yesterday
19 A helped Benj'n thresh AM AM he worked at the drain PM J & Henry worked at Box stall AM
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I & Nancy went to J Cober's to dinner we bought some Honey off them W. rather Cloudy all day East wind PM Mild
24 D Burkholder's son Joseph Came this Morning with the Sad news that my Dear friend John F Burkholder died yesterday about 4 PM Funeral tomorrow at 1/2 past 9 to 8th Con (Wideman) I & J & Henry went to tell the friends AM A went with Thomas to funeral of J Larkins wife She was burned to death on Monday PM her Clothes Caught fire at the stove she lived till night in great Misery Boys Chored PM W. Cloudy NE wind some squaals of snow toward evening
25 I & Nancy A & Henry went in spring waggon to Funeral of Johnny Burkholder service at the house by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat 24 C 44 V by C Gayman A Mr Wallace a Baptist spoke too W. a sharp wind from the north Cloudy AM Cler PM J took Cream & Chored there were a good many at the funeral we went back to the house of mourning for dinner
26 Boys dug a drain for Thomas J went to David's for some Chop AM he & Henry began a Job on 11th Con PM drawing some stones into a hole & Cleaning out ditch. W. fine Cler, Cold
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St J part of 14 C by C Gayman no visitors Elias's were here awhile PM
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with their Baby Boy Franklin W. sharp N wind some snow in the Air AM the ground is not Covered This is the 40th Anniversary of my Fathers death
28 Boys burned big brush heap where Elder bush was in Calf Pasture then A & Henry sawed up limb wood in old bush J brought home some Chop AM then he went to Markham PM & got 2 Teeth Pulled & got filled W. Cler Sharp 8 above Zero this morning
29 Henry helped Anne wash AM they Chored PM I & Nancy went to Thomas Dillers to dinner W. a squaal of snow last night ground white this Morning Cloudy all day but soft, snow all gone
30 A & Henry drew home limb wood from old bush & cut up some of it J & Nancy went to Br inlaw Enos's Grandmother is quite smart. I have bad Cough so J went with Nancy. W. sharp NW wind Cler
Dec 1 Henry helped Thomas Clean Wheat all day Jess Burkholder helped A saw Poles in old bush (Jess cannot stand the dust) J went tending Machine in Hermans place they are at J Murisons W. sharp & Cler NW wind
2 J went threshing they Came to Pilkeys after dinner A & Henry Cut some Poles then drew them home 3 or 4 good loads A helped Pilkeys thresh PM Henry helped Anne Paper Pantry & Piled some wood in shed W. quite Cold Cler
3 J went threshing A helped Pilkeys thresh AM Henry took grist to Davids AM A & Henry put apples down Cellar out of Old Kitchen PM I took Susanna to Elias's AM W. Cler sharp
Sunday 4 A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona Br N's JD's Benj'ns & Thomas's & home family were here to dinner W. fine Cler sharp it has been
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Dec 1904
pretty Cold the last 3 or 4 days down to below 10 deg above in the morning about 2 at noon, this morning it was about 15 dge above. at noon about 28
5 Henry brought home grist A put some Hoops on meat tubs AM they Cut up old stable rubbish PM Herman Came to stay all night the Machine is at Phennils W. Cloudy rather milder
6 Boys cut up some Pine stumps on 5th Con & brought home a load AM they Chored & Cleared up shop ready to Butcher tomorrow W. Cler Milder
7 Kille 3 pretty big hogs for our own use & 3 light ones for Toronto Flavius & Fanny Benj'n & Fanny & Elias helped W. very fine strong wind awhile PM not Cold. Calm tonight
8 Henry helped Anne Clean Kitchen & finished papering Pantry J Chored A went to Toronto 3 Pigs $7.00 per Cwt 318 lbs 2 Barrels Lard Picked Snow Apples $1.25 per Bl 2 Bls Fallen Kings $1.00 per Bl W. strong W wind all day squaals of snow at times not so Cold
9 J & Henry went to Markham & went to David's to dinner then went to sale at Balsdon's on the 9th Con Markham A Chored Jimmie Armstrong was here to see sick Cow the one that J bought at Spence's sale one Cow was loose in the stable & we think she hurt her W 8 above Zero this Morning about 16 at noon Cler this is Nancy's 65th Birthday
10 Boys Chored Henry went for Armstrong this Morning he Came after dinner. Cow worse W. 3 above Zero this Morning 8 through the day Calm Cler. the Japs have Closed up on Port Arthur so that they have Battered and sunk the Russian fleet in the harbour
Dec 1904
there has been a Terrible loss of life
Sunday 11 at home all day Flavius & family were here to dinner Armstrong Came to see the Cow she is still living about the same W. 8 above this Morning getting Milder dry snow all day about an inch & a half on the ground
12 Henry helped Benj'n Butcher a 600 hog A helped till she was hung up J went AM to tell Armstrong that the Cow is about the same A took a grist to Davids PM I went with him to Flavius W. Milder some snow there are a few sleighs running but the snow is light & dry
13 A & Anne helped Flavius Kill Hogs Henry took grist Chop to Whitevale. (David can do very little water low) & he went to Armstrong to tell Jimmie that the cow is dead J went to look for Foxes saw none W. 8 above this morning 10 above all day a few in dry snow last night Herman came to stay all night
14 A Henry & Anne Picked 14 Geese J took cream & got Chief & Billy shod AM Davids were here to supper W. Milder fine & Cler
15 A went to Hermans & done some Beamfilling he took Anne & Flavius Fanny to Locust Hill they went to Toronto he Came that way & brought them home this evening J went to Markham AM to get a Tooth filled Henry went to Toronto 14 Geese 182 lbs @ 10 1/2 cts lb 3 Bals Apples $1.25 for snows $1.12 1/2 for fallen Kings & red Pippens Elias's were here to dinner they left the Children & went to Markham W. fine not very Cold
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Dec 1904
the roads are a mixture of dry snow & dust
16 Boys took a fat Heifer to the Old Lewis farm we sold her to E Lewis @ $38. they also drove a fat Cow with her that Lewis bought & she was left here they opened the silo & Chored PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler quite Mild PM
17 A & henry Cut & split some Pine roots on 5th Con AM they drew home 2 loads PM J got horse Billy shod & brought home a bag of salt from Ceder Grove AM he went looking for foxes PM saw none W. W. fine quite mild
Sunday 18 at home Elias's were here to dinner with their Baby boy Franklin J Henry & Anne went to B Dillers to supper W. Mild East wind
19 A & Henry brought a load of Pine tonight roots AM J helped Anne wash & took Susanna to Elias's this Morning & brought her home this evening A & J Battened the silo Building PM Henry brought home some Chop from Davids PM W. mild squaals of snow
20 A & Henry went to cut Pine roots Came home before dinner snow stopped them A went to help J Boyd thresh for Benj'n PM Peter Jacob & Elizabeth brought Mary Rittenhouse from Clinton they were here all PM W. snow from south East about all day Mild Herman got his finger smashed at Smiths to Machine he Came here & J took him home he went in Cutter
21 Henry helped Boyd thresh AM then he helped Scott for Benj'n PM
Dec 1904
A went to help run machine in Hermans Place at Scotts all day J Anne & Nancy Picked 7 Geese AM he went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine & Cler 5 above this Morning milder through the day fair sleighing
22 A went threshing Henry & Nancy went to Markham AM J & Henry Chored PM W. fine a little squaaly awhile AM quite Mild PM
23 A went threshing Henry took 20 bags Chop to Whitevale & brought it back again AM they Chored PM W. began to thaw through the night sleighing gone, blowed up Cold this evening
24 A went threshing J & Henry Cut up som Pine roots AM Henry went to Ceder Grove PM Benj'ns Wilfred was here all day W. quite Cold all day raw NE wind
Sunday Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2 C by Br C Joseph Burkholder & John Heatnole from Virginia were here to dinner W. bitter Cold NE wind a few snow flurries
26 Our whole family were home to Goose roast W. quite sharp Air from NE Cloudy the boys all went after dinner to Benj'ns while he done his Chores when they Came back Pilkeys family were on Our Pond & they were Playing Hockey one of them struck J on the Eye we Telephoned for Dr he Came
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the Eye Ball was struck & is pretty sore
27 A went to thresh Came home after dinner didn't thresh Henry helped Thomas's Clean some grain J has to Keep in the house Dr said he should keep in today it feels some better W. strong East wind rain all day
28 A went to thresh Came home again Henry Chored J's Eye is doing well Henry helped Anne wash AM W. very strong west wind last night & all day Cold. Squaals of snow
29 A went to thresh Came home after dinner they threshed a few hours too windy Henry took J to Markham to Dr he says his Eye is doing well W. strong W wind rather Milder very slippery & Icy a great Many people falling & breaking their limbs
30 A went threshing Henry got Horses Chief & Bill sharped AM he took 12 bags Chop to David's PM J took Susanna to Benj'ns this morning & brought her home this evening W. Milder Cloudy
31 A went threshing Henry Chored AM he helped Thomas's thresh PM J brought home Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM W. soft Ice gone Thomas's Man Jesse Burkholder was Coming home from Toronto yesterday the Team ran away & one horse was Killed
Sunday Jan 1st 1905 at home Br C's were here to dinner A Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona W. mild & Cler AM Cloudy PM
2 A went to Build a foundation wall for Henhouse for Jim Murison Henry helped Benj'n AM J helped Anne wash then he went to Thomas Dillers & bought 7 sheep @ $26.00
Jan 1905
he & Henry brought them home PM W. Cloudy slight rain PM a few squaals of snow Colder this evening
3 A went to J Murison's this morning to work at the wall but it was too Cold then Boys Chored AM Henry helped Thomas's thresh PM Benj'ns & Nancy Grove were here to dinner W. 4 above Zero this Morning 10 above at noon Colder this evening Herman is going with the Machine again he came to stay all night news Came today that Port Arthur fell on New Years day
4 Henry helped Thomas thresh AM A helped about an hour Henry helped Flavius PM A helped at Flavius's PM for Bob Milroy J Chored W. Zero this Morning up to 17 PM J went with Flavius to take the Cream AM
5 Boys Chored Henry went to Markham PM W. 4 above Zero this morning 8 above today sharp East wind A Henry & Anne went to Thomas Dillers this evening
6 Henry went to David Reesor's to learn to run the Chopping Mill David has to go to Toronto on Jury next week & he wants Henry to run the Mill A helped Taylor's thresh J went to Ceder Grove AM W. strong East wind & snow all day not fast (milder
7 Boys Chored A took Cream with spring waggon I went with him to Br S's W. snow last night & all AM Cloudy & a little snow PM rather Mild there is plenty of snow for sleighing
Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to M Barkeys to dinner A Henry & Anne went to Johnny Reesors to dinner U Drudge & family were here to supper W. very fine winter day, very fine sleighing.
9 Henry went to run Davids Chopping Mill
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Jan 1905
David went on Jury J helped Anne wash AM A went to ask hands to get up wood for AB's I spoke to David Reesor for some Pine roots & fallen wood on Saturday Ja & A & Benj'n went with our team Flavius & Elias Barkey Came with teams Thomas helped load they drew 5 big loads W. very fine AM snow awhile PM
10 Boys Chored A took bags Chop to Davids AM Br in law Peters widow Mary & her Son Leonard were here to dinner W. strong NW wind last night & today not very Cold More Calm tonight Some drifts
11 A fixed our Goat Robe it was torn in places J Chored W. Cloudy AM snow from East PM
12 Boys Chored & shoveled snow AM the brought home Chop & a big load of roots W. quite foggy AM Clerd up before noon strong NW wind towards evening Herman Came to stay all night J took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM
13 Boys Chored AM A drew a load of gravel from J Laughlins for Alf Ineson PM J & Anne went to Ceder Grove PM I went with A o AB's & Elias's W. sharp fine Cler
14 A drew a load of gravel for Ineson AM J Chored. A took grist 8 bags to Davids PM Henry is getting along well running the Mill but the water is very low. J went to Markham PM & got 1 Tooth pulled and 1 filled W. 3 below Zero this morning about 8 above through the day
Sunday 15 at home Elias's were here to dinner W. wind from west some squaals of snow pretty Cold 10 or 12 above
16 Henry went to run Davids Mill J helped Anne wash AM
Jan 1905
A Chored AM he drew gravel 2 loads from Collin's Pit on sideroad between Br C's McCreights there is a grant of $40.00 J went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong W wind not very Cold
17 J drew 4 loads gravel A & Anne helped M Barkeys & Elias's to Butcher W. Cloudy & west wind AM not Cold very fine & Cler PM Br inlaw Enos Hoovers were here to dinner
18 A drew 1 load gravel this morning then they began to get a load of Apples ready J took 15 bags Chop to Whitevale PM they could not do it A filled 8 Barrels Apples J went to Ceder Towards evening W. Milder snow PM
19 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM he brought grist from Whitevale PM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. some rain last night Cloudy Mild
20 A went to Toronto 7 Barrels Spies 1 Barrel Spitzenburgs Spies $1.75 Spits $1.00 1 1/2 doz Eggs 30 cts per Doz J & Anne went to Daniels J went to E Hiserys sale W. very very fine good sleighing to Toronto
21 A Chored J took Susanna to Elias's AM J went to Turner's sale PM A took Horse Bay Billy to Armstrongs to get some Medicine for him PM W. Cloudy Mild squaals of snow
Sunday 22 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner JD's young folks & Peter's young folks were here to supper W. very very fine winter day
23 J went to look for Foxes saw none A helped Anne wash AM he Chored PM
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Jan 1905
Jesse Reesor from Toronto was here to supper W. 3 above Zero this morning Calm milder today very good sleighing
24 J Chored A went with Benj'n's team to help bring threshing Machine from J Pikes to Thomas Gower farm W. Mild More or less snow all day
25 A went this morning to help Thomas thresh at Gowers didnt thresh too windy & Cold J took cream in Thomas's place they Chored PM W a very strong NE wind all day the snow that fell yesterday is blowing 8 above Zero this Morning going down 3 above tonight The Provincial Elections Came off today
26 Boys Chored A walked to Ceder Grove AM he brought the Globe with the results of the Election The Ross Government is defeated by 40 of a Minority Henry came home at noon the weather is so Cold & the water is so low he was afraid if he would run the Mill the race would fill with Ice. Herman Came to stay all night W. 7 below Zero this morning about 10 above tonight Strong N wind all day the east & west roads are badly drifted
27 A took 20 bags Chop to Whitevale & got it done AM Henry went to Chop a little had to quit they Chored PM W. pretty Cold, west wind
28 A & Henry helped to Move the Machine from Gowers to NB's they shoveled snow they had 3 teams on the thresher the Engine had enough to do to draw the Tank it was after 200 when they go to NB's W. pretty Cold strong wind
Sunday 29 at home J A & Anne went to Elias's to supper W. pretty sharp Air Cloudy
Jan 1905 Feb
30 J helped Anne wash. A & Henry shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline AM J & Nancy went to Markham PM A & Henry hitched up Mare Bell rising 3 years old she went wll they drove her with Mare Jennie W. quite fine
31 Boys Chored AM A & Henry drove Mare Bell PM W. began to snow sometime last night snowed More or less all day a dry fluffy snow quite Calm & Mild about 4 in fell
Feb 1 1905 J & Henry went to look for Foxes AM saw none. A fixed Harness AM. A took 16 bags Chop to Whitevale & left it there he & Henry drove Mare Bell. Mary & little ones were here to dinner. W. Cloudy day flurries of snow AM More Cler PM. Mild. Thomas called after supper with a New Come out Englishman that he has hired then are a great many Coming out wages are high Benj'n hired a Man @ $200 a year
Candlemas day Feb 2 A & henry drove Mare Bell to Whitevale AM they done nothing PM Davids & Daniels were here to dinner W. fine Clear all day sharp Air NW 3 above this morning Amelia & Eva were here all day
3 Boys Chored A went to Ceder Grove PM W. 6 below Zero this morning 6 above through the day down again this evening
4 Henry brought Grist from Whitevale AM A & Henry drove Mare Bell PM W. 8 below this Morning 10 above at noon going down tonight fine & Cler all day
Sunday 5 at home A Henry & Anne went to Benj'ns to dinner W. 4 above Zero this Morning sharp NE wind pretty strong PM began to snow from East toward evening
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Feb 1905
6 A & Henry took 9 live hogs to Locust Hill AM @ $5.25 per Cwt 1715 lbs they Chored PM I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Martin Barkey Albert Reesor & myself have been reelected we also took into Consideration the building of a wire fence around the Church Property W. about 4 or 5 in of fresh snow this morning Mostly in drifts squaals of snow at times not so cold
7 A & Henry helped Nancy & Anne to quilt I went out to Collect some Money to help Delos Reesor he has been unfortunate he lost one of his feet last summer & lost some money in an Agency Business. W. Cler Cold strong NW wind
8 A & Henry shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline & on 11th Con AM J helped Anne wash & went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry went to Markham PM W strong East wind all day some snow PM not so Cold
9 A & Henry Elias & Joseph Barkey Cut up Pine stumps for AB's AM AB is hardly able to Cut ) A & Henry began to Cut stove wood in old bush PM J went out to Collect for Delos Reesor PM W. snow & wind last night Mild. thawing today
10 A & Henry Cut wood J collected a little AM A helped Flavius Cement the floor of his separator room Henry went Collecting PM J did not feel well W. fine Cler not Cold a raw NW wind
11 A & Henry Cut wood AM A helped Flavius fix separator stand & then Chored Henry went to Whitevale PM J went to Dr for medicine for Susanna PM W. Cler Zero this Morning Milder today I went as far as Benj'ns with Henry
Sunday 12 all at home all day W. snow. snow from East all day pretty fast wind not strong, not cold quite mild towards evening
Feb 1905
13 Boys Chored & shoveled snow around the house AM J & A took grist 12 bags to Whitevale PM they bought a Cutter & Buggy off B Ellison $36.00 Cash for Cutter & $76.00 on or before Mar 1st for the Buggy Henry & Anne went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty Cold Cler sharp wind from NW some drifts in East & west roads
14 A & Henry cut wood awhile Came home too Cold A walked to Ceder Grove before dinner they Chored PM W. 8 deg below Zero this Morning Strong NW wind all day barly 2 above at noon 9 above this evening
15 A started to take Cream turned back at Ceder Grove roads blocked. They Chored today W. Cold strong wind from West, not far above Zero all day
16 A & henry cut wood AM Henry went to Markham A Chored PM E Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner Herman came to stay all night they intend to thresh at NB's tomorrow W. pretty Cold strong W wind all day
17 A helped NB's thresh Henry Chored & went to Ceder Grove AM he split some wood in the bush PM W. strong W wind and some squaals of snow the roads are badly blocked the Baker did not Come this week Henry brought some bread from Markham yesterday Herman Came to stay all night
18 A took a calf that we sold to E Lewis's @ $9.00 to Littles (formerly Lewis's farm) he also took 2 Calves for Benj'n & 1 for Bob Milroy & a sheep for FMcCreight Benj'n & Bob went along Henry went with Thomas to take the Cream, roads were bad. AM A & Henry took 850 lbs hay to Lapp Bro's @ $7.00 per ton PM I & J helped shovel & fix up Meeting house PM W. fine & Cler pretty near Zero this morning 14 at noon
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Feb 1905
Some West wind but not so strong
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C Elias's Daniels & Marty & Benj'ns man George Patenden were here to dinner & NB's boys to supper W. fine & Cler sharp near Zero this Morning Milder today
20 A & Henry Cut wood AM A went to Bee getting up Ice on Br S's Pond for Kennedys PM Henry Chored W. Milder thawing PM
21 A & Henry Cut Ice J took grist Chop to Milnes AM A & Henry drew Ice to Flavius PM we help him to fill his house & get a share W. mild Cloudy thawing PM young folks met here this evening to Eat Apples & Popcorn
22 Henry went to Markham then went to Daniels to dinner he Called at Enos's to see Grandmother she is pretty well J & A Chored W. snow from East almost turned to rain. PM Cloudy quite foggy PM
23 Boys Chored J took Anne to Carpet rug sowing Bee at M Barkeys W. soft light full of snow nearly all day Mild
24 A & henry cut wood AM Henry helped Flavius draw in hay stack PM W. very fine Cler Mild day J & A cleaned some Timothy seed PM
25 A & Henry cut wood all day W. Cloudy at times but a very fine day Mild
Sunday 26 at home A Susanna & Anne went to M Barkeys to dinner W. fine but a sharp NW air there was a heavy frost on the Trees a few Mornings through the week
27 A & Henry took 8 live hogs 1540 lbs to Markham for Hornshaw @ $8.25 per Cwt AM
Mar 1905 Mar
they filled 6 Barrels with King Apples PM W. quite fine, sharp 8 above this Morning 26 above today
28 J & A took 1180 lbs Hay to Lapps @ $7.00 per ton Henry Picked 8 Roosters AM A helped Thomas Clean Oats J & Henry took a Calf to M Barkeys to get it dressed PM W. very fine thawing some
March 1 Henry helped Thomas Clean Oats awhil AM A took Cream Henry took grist Chop to Whitevale PM & Paid B A Ellison for new Buggy A went to Bobby Milroys Sawing Bee PM W. very fine Cler there has been terrible fighting in the far East for the last 10 days. The Japs are having the best of it
2 Henry & Nancy went to Markham & to Enos's to See Grandmother she is quite well they went to JH Ramer's to dinner A went to Toronto (Flavius went with him) he took 6 Barrels King Apples @ $1.75 per Bl 1 Calf 81 bls @ 9 cts per lb 4 pair Roosters @ 1 pair hens 67 lbs 14 cts per lb 4 doz Eggs 30 cts per dozen W. a very very fine day very fair sleighing to Toronto
3 J went with Flavius up into Markham to look at some Horses Flavius would buy a team then they went to Pearsons sale on 4th Con Scarboro A & Henry Chored AM they went to sale PM J bought a Pair of Breechings @ $1.35 a Horse rake near new @ $16.00 Paid Cash $15.50 Mary & Children were here all PM Elias was at sale W. very fine Mild thawing
4 A & henry took 1170 lbs hay to Kennedys @ $8.00 per ton AM they brought home Horse rake from Pearson's PM W. a little snow last night strong wind today
Sunday 5 Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans we were at home Isaac Reesor's
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Mar 1905
family Flavius & family & Elias's & family were here to dinner Benj'n & family Came PM W. very fine
6 A & Henry cut down trees in Old bush AM they chored PM Herman & Lydia were here to dinner W. Cler, fine sharp. Terrible fighting going on in the East the last 5 or 6 days 100,000 Killed & wounded on both sides. The Japs are having the best of it so far
7 A trimmed up some trees AM he went to J Malcoms sawing Bee PM Henry drove to Halfway House & went to Toronto J Chored W. mild Cloudy PM
8 A took Cream Henry went to Markham AM he took Train & went to Stouffville & was back to Markham at about 1100 he was home soon after dinner J went to Walkers sale on 5th Con Scarboro with Benj'n A & Henry helped Anne Clean Clothes room off Kitchen PM W. soft snow awhile AM fine Cler PM
9 J took Susanna to Dr AM she is not so sell A went to Stouffville Market got 5 bags Potatoes @ 75 cts I & Nancy went with him to C Burkholders staid till he Came back then he took us to Hermans to dinner bought 5 bags. Up to date, Potatoes off Herman @$1.00 per bag for seed Henry went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM W. fine Cler this Morning Misty awhile AM Cler again. Cloudy towards evening the Japs gained a great victory over the Russians
10 A & Henry cut down trees AM Henry Chored & A took grist Chop to Whitevale & J went to Petch's Sale with Thomas PM W. raw March wind Calm this evening
11 A took Cream AM Henry went to John Milroys sawing Bee PM
Mar 1905
A & J went to Bee to draw stumps from Davids for AB's there were 5 teams & brought a load each W. Cler Sharp air
Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner Elais's were here awhile PM W. Cler Sharp air
13 J & A took 10 live hogs 1990 lbs to Markham for Homeshaw @ $5.60 per Cwt AM A went to Pilkeys Sawing Bee J & Henry took 5 sheep to M Barkeys to get dressed PM W. sharp 6 above this morning over 20 at noon very fine a little snow at noon MN was here to dinner Awful fighting in the East Mukden taken by the Maps half of Czars army destroyed
14 J & Henry Chored AM J went to Burks sale on 7th Con Pickering & Henry took a fat Cow to E Lewis's old farm @ $33.00 A went to Toronto 5 Carcasses Mutton @ 8ct about 60 lbs each 1 Bal King Apples $2.00 8 doz Eggs 20 cts 6 sheepskins $1.50 each except 1 fallen one @ 50 cts W. very fine he went with sleigh very fine roads S Lehmans here to dinner
15 A brought a load of Sand from Whitevale for M Barkeys J & Henry Chored AM Henry went to Markham J took Nancy to AB's awhile PM Abe is not so well A Chored PM Elias's were here this evening W. very fine Cler
16 Chored AM A & Henry went in Henrys new cutter I & Nancy & J went in other Cutter AM went with Joseph Barkey we all went to Menno Burkholders to see Henry Married to Menno's daughter Sarah W. Mild Cloudy all AM began to snow slowly & light W wind very heavy for a while help up about 2 PM very fine Coming home
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Mar 1905
Flavius & Benj'ns done our evening Choreds Mary was here with Susanna Henry & Sarah intend to go n a trip to Stayner tomorrow Morning
17 A & J Chored A went to Ceder Grove AM Davids were here to dinner he & boys went to J & R Clarks sale on Pickering Townline PM W. quite fine & Mild thawing some J bought 2 Heifers about 2 yr Old @ $24.00 each Russell stays till Sunday
18 J & A brought the Heifers home AM they Chored PM W. Mild some drizzle AM rain at times PM foggy this evening
Sunday 19 all went to meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 14 C by Br C Widow Ann Barkey & Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Davids & Marty were here to dinner A & Anne went to NB's to supper W. Mild Cloudy the snow is soft roads bad
20 A helped Anne wash AM J walked to Ceder Grove AM he went to Peter Reesor's PM and traded one of the Hiefers that he bought for a 2 yr old newly Calved Hiefer & we gave $8.00 boot W. fine Cler thawing
21 A Chored J went to Meeting of Shareholders of threshing Machine & Davids Chopping Mill there was a Dividend of $22.00 & they Kept $60.00 in hand for next years expenses Henry & Sarah Came home from their Trip we expect they will stay here all summer We put the Pork into the Garret W. Cloudy Mild thawing
22 Boys Chored AM J went to Saml Shanks sale at Whitevale (Jacobs sone) Henry went to Ceder Grove PM he & Sarah went to Elias's to supper
Mar 1905
I walked to AB's & to Elias's PM AB is quite poor the Dr says he is wearing down he sits in his Chair & sleeps he rests very bad at night W. Mild thawing the roads are very very bad the snow is deep & soft there are no waggon tracks yet
23 I & J helped Jack up Meeting house floor it had settle down a little in the Centre A & Henry went to help Cut up pine stumps at AB's PM W fine mild Cler thawing Creek very high A & Henry Oiled a Double sett of Harness AM
24 A took some things to family of English Immigrants living in David's house they are Poor then he took sow to Flavius & went to Ceder Grove AM Henry went to Kennedys sawing Bee PM W. soft thawing rather Cloudy Rouge very high sleighing going Air turned NW it has been E over a week
25 Boys Chored AM J & A went to Beckets to sale on the old Teenie Ramer farm PM W. very fine & warm they went to sale in spring waggon
Sunday 26 at home all day W. dull drizzly rain at times snow going
27 J & A took a sow to Flavius then they went to Menno Reesor's & bought a Hiefer about fat @ 23.00 Henry Came home about 10 AM Sarah stayed he helped Flavius draw in a Haystack PM J & A cut some Pine roots on 5th Con PM W. very fine & Cler snow going very fast we Tapped 2 trees in the dooryard last week the sap does not run much
28 Boys drew one load roots AM Henry got Mares Minne & Jennie shod on front feet & Brought small load PM J took horse grey Billy to Armstrongs PM he is turning blind
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Mar 1905 April
in one Eye W. quite warm snow nearly gone
29 J took Cream with spring waggon A & Henry Cut up Apple limbs for wood W. Cler 58 deg
30 J & Anne went to Markham A fixed Harness Henry worked in bush AM they took 17 bags Oats to Elias's that we borrowed from them in the full they want them for seed W. Cler partly Cloudy AM quite warm
31 Boys Chored cut feed & Hitched Mare Minnie & Bell to big Waggon & brought our Democrat waggon home from W Trans it was left there in the fall when they threshed the boys had it to take the big rope A went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J went to W Scotts for 5 Bus Goose Wheat @ 90 cts Henry split wood in bush PM W. quite warm Cler, rather Cloudy PM
April 1 A helped to Move G Gower's to the Old PL Barkey farm with team J took Cream with Grey Billy & Democrat Elias Called to say that little Alma is sick I walked down Henry took Nancy with Mare Minnie Alma was sleeping so I went to see John Clark he was taken with a stroke a few months ago his left side is paralyzed he is bedfast but Can eat & rest well we staid to dinner at Elias's awoke & seemed quite better W. fine Cler quite warm roads drying
Sunday 2 at home A & Anne went to Elias's after dinner Alma quite well they went to Flavius after supper W. quite fine & Cler sap runing Henry went to Menno Burkholder's last night & stays till tomorrow White frost last night
3 A made a window framer for Old Boxstall Henry & Sarah Came before dinner Henry went to F McCreights
April 1905
Sawing Bee PM J & Anne went to Markham PM J got 5 new upper Teeth Anne got some filled W. strong East wind began to rain after dark, sap runing we are boiling on the stove we mix some sugar
4 A fixed single Harness Henry trimmed some trees in bush AM Josepth Burkholder Came this Morning to tell that Barbara Barkey Died yesterday evening will be buried tomorrow 1/2 past 1.00 PM I & J went AM to tell the friends we had about a dozen hands sawing wood PM Mary & Children were here too W. pretty Cloudy AM warm Cler PM
5 Boys split wood in bush AM Henry Sarah & Anne went to Funeral of Barbara Barkey at Wideman's PM J & A went to Benj'n Stover's sale (Christians son on the old Homestead) W. quite warm & Cler. I have bad cough
6 A & Henry Oiled sett double Harness J & Anne went to Markham AM A helped NB's cut feed PM J ganged in furrows PM W. Cool Herman Came to stay all night they took Machine to J Murisons to thresh Clover
7 Boys Cleaned seed grain I & Nancy went to Br S's AM his wife is sick W. very raw Cold air A went to Jess Burkholders sawing Bee PM White frost last night sap running today Herman came to stay all night
8 A got Horse Chief shod on front feet J & Henry Chored AM Henry took grist Chop to Davids & got Mare Bell shod on fore feet PM A went to Elias's sawing Bee PM W. frost last night Cler Mild today Herman was here to supper they Cut feed at Thomas's awhile & Cleaned the Boiler
Sunday 9 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Flavius to dinner A & Anne & Elias's went to Davids to dinner Henry & Sarah went to B Dillers to dinner
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April 1905
& to JD's to supper W. Cool wind this Morning warm & fine through the day roads very good they were not bad when the snow went away this is Grandmother Hoover's 89th Birthday.
10 A & henry grubbed awhile behind Cider House till rain stopped them Henry helped Thomas's Clean Oats awhile PM J went to Scotty in Scarboro for 1 1/2 Bus Red Clover seed @ $8.00 per Bus W. cloudy began to rain about 8 Oc. rained off & on till about noon
11 Boys Chored J sowed a little more than a Bus spring Wheat south of grave yeard before dinner A & Henry sowed Mixed grain south of bush PM I went to Br S's AM his wife is no better I took Susanna to Elias's this evening left her there W. Cooler
12 A took load of Oats to Locust Hill for Thomas Henry helped Flavius Cut wood J Chored till about 10.00 then he Grubbed in big field they began to work at Seeding PM I & Nancy started after dinner & went to Davids & staid all night W. fine Cler some frost last night
13 we went to Daniels to dinner we Called at Br inlaw Enos's to see Grandmother she was not at home, so we Came home Called at Br S's his wife is no better W. frost last night Boys began at seeding at 10:00
14 Boys sowed field behind Cider house with Oats & J harrowed Knoll they sowed it with Mixed grain yesterday they worked some in big field W. rather Cloudy & Cool Herman's Called AM Jac Wideman was here to dinner he Cleaned our Clock a little snow in the air
15 J & Henry took 2 Basswood logs to SM on Trucks A Soled Boots awhile they went on the fields awhile before dinner
April 1905
then they finished Sowing Big field with Oats till evening w. sharp frost last night some squaals of snow PM Half yearly Conference was held at Hebron PM I was not there
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 18 C by C Gayman Pre C Burkholder & wife Widow Mary Burkholder (Johny's widow) & Nancy Grove Matty Burkholder George Cober & John Brillinger & his wife Ada Hare were here to dinner Flavius & Family were here after supper W. a Cold strong NW wind squaals of snow AM sap running.
17 J & Susanna went to Markham AM I helped girls wash awhile AM didn't finish A & Henry & Benj'n & his Man Pulled down the line fence between us & them we intend to build itu up again W. strong NW wind a little snow on the ground this morning sap running well.
18 A & Henry helped Benj'n & his Man finished laying up & staking the fence they tied the stakes with wire J got Horse Grey Billy shod all round AM he helped at fence PM the sap ran well W. strong Cold NW wind there has been a hard frost every night lately
19 Boys Cut up rubbish behind Cider house & drew it into woodshed AM they worked in NW Corner field PM Made it ready to sow W. Cler, froze last night strong W wind the frost was not quite all out PM quite warm PM
20 Boys worked at seeding sowed NW Corner field with Oats & began south of Orchard sowing with Barley Henry rolled in big field till after 4 PM a slight rain stopped them J brought Susanna home from Elias's after supper she was there a few days
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April 1905
W. warmer Cloudy the wheat Came out well this spring but it needs a good warm rain
Good Friday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy & J they staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15th C by Br C no visitors Benj'ns were here all PM Henry & Sarah went to M Barkeys to supper W. a fine steady rain last night turned to snow this morning snowed steady from NE till noon Cloudy PM some flurries towards evening ground all white cool
22 A got Horses Chief & Billy 6 shoes set AM they chored the rest of the day W. very fine & Cler snow all gone except a little behind fences
Easter Sunday 23 I & Nancy & Susanna went to JD's to dinner A & Anne went to Davids Ester is sick with La Grippe & Influenza Henry & Sarah went to Meeting at Altona W. a beautiful Cler Easter day
Easter Monday 24 A took Cream we have to take it on Monday & Friday now. they filled 4 Barrels & 9 Baskets with Apples & they sowed about a bag of Barley below orchard PM & fixed some board fence on Pickering Town line W. Cloudy AM Cler PM Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here to dinnner
25 A went to Toronto 4 Barrels Russets @ $1.75 & $1.50 9 Baskets apples 25 cts each for 6 .15 cts for Johnston apples J & Henry Rolled after 10:00 there was some frost last night
26 Boys finished rolling they also finished seeding east of graveyard
April 1905
A slight frost last night fine & Cler today I & Nancy went to Br S's AM his wife is up in the Rocking Chair I & Benj'ns Wilfred went fishing back of Ceder Grove PM Caught 22 Chubs
27 A & Henry helped Women make garden J rolled Wheat & harrowed in root field I went to Ceder Grove AM & to M Barkeys & Elias's PM W a very fine Cler warm day
28 J helped Benj'n at seeding with team AM A took Cream Henry dug in garden AM A & Anne went to Markham PM A got some Medicine he is not well they Called at Davids Esther is some better. J Plowed & harrowed a strip in root field PM. W. very fine Cler day
29 Chored & Planted 5 drils Potatoes in west end of root field AM Boys trimmed raspberries bushes in back garden & I went to Ceder Grove PM J went to W Clods this evening & bought 4 doz Suckers @ 30 cts per doz they have been Catching them last 3 or 4 weeds & there has been no rain to raise the Creek since the snow is gone W. quite warm a fine shower last night a little thunder drizzly awhile AM Strong NW wind
Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 18th by C Burkholder (Br C was not there has bad cold umfrage) went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner Called at David & Esther is getting better
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April 1905 May
A & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Flavius & family were here with J & Susanna to dinner W. fine shower last night mostly Cler today strong NW wind Cool
May 1 A & Henry Plowed Corn ground J helped girls wash AM (I helped awhile) he Plowed PM A Mended Boots W. sharp frost last night fine Cler today
2 I & A Anne & Sarah helped scrub Meeting house till after 10:00 J & Henry Plowed awhile in root ground they Chored PM W. some frost this morning began to snow after Breakfast turned to rain before dinnner drizzly at times PM ground white for awhile all gone tonight
3 Henry helped girls Clean house J & A Plowed in root field AM J Plowed A & henry Picked 9 Roosters & filled 4 Barrels Apples PM W. showery awhile AM a few more fine showers & distant thunder PM
4 A went to Joseph Groves for 5 sewer pipes J & Henry Chored & put Manure on raspberries bushes AM J & Nancy went to Markham & to Daniels (Enos Ramer is very sick) They Called to see Grand Mother she is well A & Henry put sewer pipes across lane PM W. Cloudy AM fine Cler PM East wind
5 Henry worked at Benj'ns J Chored I & Nancy & Susanna went to Elias's to dinner A went to Toronto 4 Barrels Apples 3 Russets 1 M{illegible} @ $1.75 for Bals 9 Roosters 52 bls @ 15cts per lb 11 doz Eggs @ 13 cts he also took a lot of Chickens for Flavius & 1 Rooster for Benj'n W. a slight drizzle AM fine PM.
May 1905
there was a heavy rain last night after Midnight a few heavy Claps of thunder one struck an Elm tree quite near Elias's house
6 A worked at foundation wall at J Murisons AM J & Henry drew home 3 big loads of rubbish from line fence between us & Benj'ns AM they Chored PM W. Cloudy AM rain all PM
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & Susanna went to Johny Reesor's to dinner A & Anne Henry & Sarah went to Thomas Diller's to dinner. W. rather Cloudy AM fine Cler PM strong NW wind
8 A worked at Murison's finished the wall & began to put the building on it its to be a Henhouse J & Henry went to Br S's to fish after Breakfast Clods Caught a few dozen suckers there on Saturday evening but there were none this morning so they went to Milnes & Caught 50 Flavius helped them W. fine AM a few showers PM windy A went for Jimmie Armstrong last evening Mare Jennie foaled on Thursday whe seemed to be sick but Jimmie says she is all right
9 A worked at Murisons Henhouse till 4 PM Herman's Lydia Came for him to take Herman's horse around this week Herman is not well J & Henry Chored & Made a enclosed yard in SW Corner of old Orchard for our Gander & one Goose that are Cross at some of the goslings Henry helped Benj'n Make fence PM Thomas took his English mand Will Price to Markham & had him examined by Dr Robinson
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May 1905
Squire Wilson & Lawyer Wilson as to his sanity they commited hime to Toronto Gaol he has been acting queer lately W. fine Cool Cler strong wind PM
10 Henry helped Benj'n at fence I & J & Henry Plowed in root ground PM A Came home with horse then they planted 6 more drills Potatoes Davids Came after supper Esther stays till Sunday W. quite fine
11 J & Henry Plowed in root field A Made a rail fence out of Ceder poles from gate that goes out of one barnyard inot the other there is a new gate at the SE Corner of the horse stables there are 8 Panels of pole fence between the two gates A left on the route to W Armstrongs about 3 PM W. fine AM Cloudy PM drizzly rain after 3 PM
12 J & Henry worked on root ground I brought seed Corn from Ceder Grove AM & they sowed it about 5 acres PM J wen to Meet A & brought him home{not struck through but rather erased} this evening but he did not come W. quite fine
13 J & Henry sowed the Mangels about {blank space} & J rolled some barley East of Orchard it is up nice but was too wet to roll any sooner W. quite fine I got a letter from Herman this evening stating that he is no better & that A will have to stay
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on Luke 22 & 23 C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated Menno Burkholder's & Matty Enos Nighswander & Mart & Daniels were here to dinner W. Cloudy began to rain about 8 AM rained till near noon rather Cloudy PM A Came home he went to Meeting but he had to go to Hermans again
May 1905
15 J took 6 bags Barley to Davids & got it Chopped then they Carried the seed Potatoes out of the Cellar and Cut a lot. then they plowed in root ground PM W. warm, Clouds went around north all PM
16 J & Henry finished working root ground Henry brought a load of gravel for end of lane J Plowed AB's garden I & Nancy Called awhile at U Drudges then went to Hermans to dinner he is getting better then we went to Mary Burkholders to supper W. Cloudy this Morning Cler today Cloudy again a few heavy showers Coming home
17 J & Henry brought home some lumber from SM & brought a bag of salt from Ceder Grove they fixed the mouth of a drain & drew some dirt into a washout in field south of graveyard along Creek W. misty a while this Morning Cler awhile Cloudy towards evening drizzly rain after supper
18 Boys straightened up fences A helped till 3 PM then he went off with the horse Henry brought a load of gravel to barnyard gate from Collins Johny Reesors brought Bishop Paul Martin from Waterloo & wife (Elisabeth) & Amos Weber & wife W. Partly cloudy
19 Boys Planted Potatoes & drew 5 loads gravel into lane I brought Bushel Potatoes from M Barkeys & went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine Cler Cool NW wind
20 Henry & Sarah went to Menno Burkholders J worked on Turnip ground & drew 1 load gravel PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home PM & took her to Elias's to stay all night W. fine Cool slight frost last night
Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on 1st Corinthians 13 B by Bishop Paul Martin we went to Jac Widemans to dinner & to Saml Barkeys to supper. {on back cover} Henry & Sarah & J & Anne were in meeting too W. sharp & Cool NW wind.
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304 lbs Barley to Dr Robertson 98 lbs 402 lbs
April 22 1905 410 lbs Oats to M Barkey Paid
T Reesor to Beef June 22 to 7 lbs @ 7 cts June 29th to 6 1/2 lbs @ 5 cts July 6 to 5. lbs @ 5 cts " 20 to 6 3/4 lb @ 7 cts " 27 to 8 1/2 bls @ 6 cts Aug 3 to 5 3/4 lbs @ 6 cts
466 lbs Oats from Flavius Sept 21st/05 464 lbs __ __ __ Sept 27/05 930 returned Jan 18th 1906
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Jan 1902
Private Journal of Benj'n B Reesor
January 7 1902 Boys Chored & brought load Pine roots from Flavius AM I & A & Henry Cleaned 30 bags Oats J got Mare Bonnie sharped PM W. about an inch of snow last night. Milder it Patched the sleighing
8 J & A took 30 bags Oats 72 Bus to Locust Hill AM @ 42 cts AM Henry & Anne took Charlotte Hoover to Johny Ramer's to dinner & left her at Jesse Burkholder's A got Horse Billy sharped PM. W. Mild snow from East lat night & awhile AM good sleighing they took the Oats on the sleigh the young folks met here last night for the singing
9 Henry helped Thomas thresh A went to Stouffville for the Furniture that they bought last week Nancy & Mary went to Markham AM Eddy Hoover & Charlotte were here to supper they went home this evening W. Cloudy Mild East wind not strong
10 A helped Peter Reesor cut feed till nearly noon Henry & Benj'n sawed Ice J brought a load AM A brought one PM D March drew 2 with Benj'ns team W. mild Cloudy a slight drizzle about noon, not thawing
11 J went to Markham for Marys Churn & a full leaf Table AM I & Nancy went to Ceder GRover for some more things for Mary AM A & Henry Chored W. Mild a few inches snow last night some through the day, good sleighing
Sunday 12 at home. A Henry & Adeline & Anne & Elias & mary went to Thomas's to dinner
Jan 1902
I walked to NB's AM to see how Aunt Lizzie is she has been sick is some better. W. a very very cold N wind, about 9 above Zero all day
13 Boys shoveled some snow west of 11th Con there are some drifts they took the load of Mary's furniture to the new house, that A brought from Stouffville W. a pretty strong wind yet not so Cold E Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner Ketura & Elizabeth Jake & Anne Diller Called this evening
14 all went to help Mary Move to their new house on the old Wm Brown Homestead Flavius & Benj'n & Elias helped Albert Hoover Came to our place & he Came down too & had dinner there W. fine rather Cloudy & Mild very good sleighing
15 Boys & neighbours shovelled through the snow banks on turnpike west of 11th Con to Flavius AM Boys Chored & shelled about {blank space} Bus Corn with Sheller PM I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner Herman's are not home yet they went to Indiana with Peter Burkholder's nearly two weeks ago. W. Cloudy & Mild
16 J went to Markham AM A & Henry shelled some Corn I & Nancy went to Davids W. pretty strong cold N West wind all day Cler
17 Boys brought a load of pine roots from 5th Con Scarboro & Cut up some of them AM the whole singing Club went to Jacob Grove's PM all in one sleigh our Mare Minnie & one of JD's Horses W. very fine & Cler
18 A & Henry Cut up pine roots & the old rails in orchard into Bake Oven wood J went to Markham PM Milder
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Jan 1902
W. mild pretty strong west wind looked like a soft spell but is getting Colder this evening I took first Anne, then Adeline to Elias's to help Mary to fix up things a little I brought home some Corn Chop from Br S's PM that J took yesterday
Sunday 19 at home Jacob B Reesors were here to dinner Ada Hare was here too W. Cler sharp all day about 5 deg above Zero this morning about 15 through the day
20 We & Elias's Killed Mary's Hog it weighed about 2 Cwt it turned out about 40 lbs lard J & Henry brought a load of pine roots PM AB's & Jesse's were here to supper W. Milder East wind this evening
21 Henry made a start Cutting some 4 ft wood at Flavius's East of swail we intend Cutting some there Br inlaw Enos Hoovers & Delilahs Mother were here to dinner W. Mild some snow from East last night & this Morning. Came on again PM snowing yet
22 Boys Chored Peters Jacob & Elizabeth brought Anna Bella Rittenhouse from Cayuga shortly after dinner & staid till about 4 PM J & A drove to Ceder Grove Pm to break roads. W. wind & snow from NEast last night & More or less all day not Cold Townline drifted some west of 11th Con
23 Adeline A & Henry helped Flavius Kill hogs J took Adeline over to Flavius & tracked the road they are drifted full again in the Cuts where they had shoveled, they drive along the fence W. very fine & Cler. pretty sharp Air about 10 in snow.
Feb 1902
5 Boys Chored J took Flavius with him to F Glendennings in Scarboro to buy a Cow PM he did not buy her. A skinned a sheep PM they got frightened & one ran against another with her breast & we think ruptured a blood vessel & died at once, it was very fat. W. 2 above Zero this Morning. Cler Cold all day
6 Boys helped Pick 2 pr Chickens then they went down to Collins to try to shoot a big white owl but got no Chance at him. AM Henry worked for Thomas J went to Markham PM A chored W. 6 above Zero this Morning getting Milder
7 Henry is at Thomas's J went to try to shoot the big white Owl he shot at him at a long distance, he is very shy. J & A went to take a load of wood to Markham PM they Came back the roads are drifted too much W. a few inches snow last night. strong W wind todaynot cold
8 Boys chored Henry Came home from Thomas's soon after Breakfast J & Henry went to Br S's with some Corn to get it chopped PM W. Cold very strong NW wind the boys shoveled the Pickering Townline AM it is filling up again
Sunday 9 at home all day a very lonesome Sunday not a team on the road all day a strong steady blow from NW all day not so Cold the roads are drifted very full Calm tonight
10 Boys shoveled some on Scarboro townline AM & on 11th Con PM W. pretty Cold strong WW wind all day
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Feb 1902
fine & Calm tonight Rosina Culp & her little girls were here to supper
11 A & Henry Cleaned & Oiled 2 setts double Harness J walked to Ceder Grove AM Boys & girls went to Elias's to supper W. strong cold NW wind. Got Milder & more calm toward evening Br C got a Telegram today stating that Bishop Abraham Martin died on Saturday & was to be buried today at 9 AM
12 Boys Chored Henry took light Bobs to Ceder Grove from Waterloo was here to dinner he wanted to see Br C I went to Br C's with hime after dinner W pretty sharp squaals of snow AM Milder PM
13 A took Deacon Menno Shants & Thomas to Locust Hill station this morning. Shants is going home Thomas is going to Toronto J & Henry helped the girls to Pick 3 Chickens we killed 5 of our Pigs & 2 for Benj'n Flavius & Benj'n helped PM W. pretty Cold this Morning Milder PM getting Colder this evening a little like a storm
14 I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner J & A Chored A took grist to Br S's PM Henry & D March went to Toronto our 5 Pigs & Benj'ns 2 @ 8.10 per Cwt except Benj'n were over weight & 1 of ours they were docked to $7.90 he had 12 bags Oats @ 46 cts 3 old Fowls @ 40 cts each 2 pr Chickens for Benj'n $1.00 pr pair W. very fine pretty Cold NW
15 A & Henry Cleaned & Oiled a sett of Double
Feb 1902
Harness ( I made a Mistake when I said the other day that they Cleaned & Oiled 2 setts it was only 1) J went to Markham PM & Paid T Bishop W. fine & Cler up to thawing at noon Elias & Mary were here to supper
Sunday 16 J & A Adeline & Anne went with Flavius as far as David's Flavius went to Gid Browns {illegible} to dinner then they Called for them again PM & Came home together I & Nancy went to U Drudges after dinner & staid a few hours Ruhana is quite poorly W. partly Cloudy Mild
17 A & Henry helped Thomas take 3 head of fat Cattle to Locust Hill AM they helped to shovel out the Pickering Townline from Hebron to first sideroad it was only drifted in places it has not been tracked since the storm W. very fine I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM
18 A & Henry took 1/2 Cord first Class Greenwood to Markham AM they put it all on Henry's sleigh at the end of Sparta sideroad on the 8th Con & A Came home. then they took 3/4 Cord each PM & took it all the way W. strong NW wind last night & all day not very Cold Herman's Called a few minutes AM they went to Elias's to dinner
19 A & Henry took last of wood 3/4 Cords each AM Henry helped Benj'n Clean a load of Oats PM W. Cler Cold strong NW wind Calm & Milder this evening
20 Boys took 5 lambs to M Barkeys to get dressed & then they filled 10 bags with Potatoes & helped Pick 3 pairs Chickens AM Henry helped to dig a grave at Hebron
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Feb 1902
for Henry Stover's wife she died in Toronto & will be Buried tomorrow about 1100 Arriving at Locust Hill about 1000 Davids were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler Milder
21 Henry helped finish grave then we all except Susanna & Adeline went to the Funeral Sermon on Isaiah 33rd C & 1st Verse by Br C. Cressman of the Mount Joy Church spoke too A was in Toronto 5 lambs 293 lbs @ 8 1/2 cts 10 bags Potatoes @ 70 cts 3 pr Chickens 70 cts 5 lamb skins & 1 sheep skin @ 80 cts J & Henry took a grist to Br S's PM W. very very fine. Mild
22 Boys Chored & cut a lot of feed AM J went to a sale of Cattle belonging to J A White on 6 th of Pickering A & Henry shoveled some snow at Hebron & Henry brought grist home Matty Cook Came to stay all night W. very very fine
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 11th C by Daniel Brubaker from Woolwich JB's David Burkholder & Adeline Brillinger Abraham Lehman's young folks & Matty Cook were here to dinner Pre Daniel Brubacher's girls & Elias's were here to supper & Ada Hare & Amelia were here & Joseph Barkey was here to supper too Matty Cook stays all night Benj'ns were here PM W. very very fine Mild & Cler thawing
24 Boys cut up pine roots took Pork out of brine & Chored J went to Weins sale on 4th Con Scarboro PM
Feb 1902 Mar
all the young folks went on our sleigh to Menno Burkholder's this evening W. Cloudy foggy some drizzly AM very fine & Cler PM I took Matty Cook to Br C's AM little Eva Came to stay a few days Fanny is going to Toronto tomorrow to get a sett of new teeth
25 Nancy & Henry went to see Grandmother Hoover she is quite smart J took Flavius & Fanny to Brown's Corner's A brought a load of Pine roots AM A worked at Thomas's J went to Br S's PM W. very very fine up to 40 deg awhile PM Susanna went with J to Br S's he brought her home this evening
26 A Adeline & Anne went to Herman's to dinner Henry brought 2 Bals Flour from Green River Mills at $4.00 & $3.80 cts each AM he went to help draw Ice for Kennedys PM J Ionson Came to stay all night W. very very fine up to 40 deg snow going
27 Henry helped Benj'n saw logs & wood all day A took Susanna to Davids AM & left her there he & J Chored PM J took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove I & Nancy went awhile to Elias's PM W. fine & Cler but an East wind is Coming up sleighing is getting thin in places
28 Boys Chored AM they & neighbours shoveled out the road on the turnpike west of 11th Con PM W. very strong East wind & heavy rain last night & AM & a little at times PM sleighing about done. Creeks very high & Rouge roaring tonight Ruhana Drudge is getting very low
March 1 Henry helped saw wood at Thomas's awhile AM rain stopped them Boys Chored all day
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Mar. 1902
W. Cloudy drizzly AM Clered up PM Mild
Sunday 2 at home all day W. a very Cloudy part drizzly dull day getting a little Colder towards evening
3 J went to Ceder Grove this morning A & nancy went to see Ruhana Drudge she is about the same J & henry looked through bush at Flavius for some dead trees to make a few logs W. a slight flurry of snow last night NW wind pretty Cold
4 A & Henry Cut down trees in old bush for wood (some that are dying) Henry worked at Thomas's PM J went to a sale on the old Tom Hodgins farm PM. W. pretty Cold N wind J went in Cart sleighing about gone
5 Henry worked at Thomas's AM he went to John Milroys Sawing Bee PM A took grist Chop to Br S's AM he Mended a Boot for Adeline & Chored PM J went to Toronto he drove in the Cart to Halfway Home & took Trolleys he bo't a suit of Clothes for Himself @$6.95 very good suit W. Cler. Cold wind Flavius Fanny & little Eva were here PM staid to supper Mary called a few hours PM
6 A & Henry Cut down trees AM A went to A McCreights sawing Bee & Henry trimmed trees PM I & J went down to JD's fields to shoot a big White Arctic snow Owl, he was too shy J took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove & brought Chop home PM W. very fine Cler thawing some
7 A & Henry cut down trees till near 1000 then they went to WD Reesor's sale on 9th Con Markham
Mar 1902
J went to Thomas's this Morning they went by Martins & then went to sale too Nancy & Adeline went to U Drudges awhile PM Ruhana is rather weaker W. very fine like spring
8 Boys Cleaned Timothy seed AM our whole family met in Markham PM to have their Picture taken I went to NB's Br C's Br N's & Br S's at AB's with a letter for them to read stating that our old Friend JL Lehman of Mahoney Ohio Died on Feb 22 W. cold raw East wind began to snow about 3 PM snowing yet Elias's were here to supper
Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to U Drudges we staid all day Ruhana is very very low Anne went to Cober's Meeting A & Adeline went to sit up with Ruhana W. a few in snow on the ground Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM fresh snow all gone
10 Henry went to Ceder Grove & brought Chop from Br S's then they cut a lot of feed AM A went to David's Grove's Sawing Bee Pm great run of sap A brought Susanna home this evening they Called at Drudges about 700 Ruhana died at 600 W. Cloudy AM very fine PM thawing
11 Boys Chored & brought home nearly 2 Milk Cans of sap AM they had a sawing Bee PM in old bush Herman & David Elias & Mary & about a dozen of the neighbours J took Adeline to Drudges this morning. She staid all day Henry & Anne went to
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Mar 1902
stay all night W. fine & warm a few showers today heavy this evening a little distant thunder about bedtime
12 A helped Flavius Elias Barkey & Thomas's Roy Ellis & NB's dig a grave for Ruhana J & Henry brought home 3 Milk Cans of sap & a load of pine roots J went to a sale on 7th Con Markham PM he brought Anne home from Drudges she was there today I Boiled sap in shop all day W. Mild Cler Cloudy at times J went to U Drudges to stay all night
13 All went to Funeral of Ruhana J staid at Drudges all day Sermon on Hebrews 4th C 3 first Verses by C Burkholder Cressmen of Mt Joy spoke on Isaiah 64th C 6th V MN's were here to dinner W rather Blustery AM Cler, rather Cold NW wind all day
14 A & Henry drew limb wood on pile in bush AM they both went to Thomas's sawing Bee PM I boiled sap in shop AM Nancy finished about 10 qts Molasses J Chored & went to Ceder Grove W. sharp frost last night fine Cler today
15 Henry helped Benj'n's all day A split wood all day J Chored & took grist Oats to Br S's I boiled some sap W. East wind rather Cloudy
Sunday 16 at home Henry Adeline & Anne went to Br S's W. Cloudy some drizzle of rain Mild
17 Henry helped Benj'n A split wood AM he went to Flavius sawing Bee PM J went to Ceder Grove AM he took Susanna to Flavius's after dinner & brought here home after supper
Mar 1902
W blowed up Cold last night Cold wind and some flurries of snow through the day
18 A & Henry finished splitting wood AM Henry went to Benj'ns sawing Bee A went to Markham PM W. Cold freezing NW wind all day 12 above Zero this Morning I took Susanna to Benj'ns after dinner. U Drudge & his sister Mrs Mrs Bichler from Clarence NY Caled PM
19 Boys cut some shingle bolts in the Shank swamp AM J went to Sale at B Dixon's 2nd Con Pickering A & Henry brought shingle bolts home PM W. very Cold strong NW wind 11 deg above Zero this Morning E Lewis & J Coakwell were here to dinner
20 Boys Cleaned Wheat & Timothy seed AM they all went to Thos Coxworths sale J bought a Jersey Cow newly Calved @ $35.00 per cent off for Cash Elias & Mary & Jos Barkey Called this evening W. Milder, but wind in NW yet
21 Boys brought home some sap then drew off a few stones & brought load of pine roots AM Henry went to NB's sawing Bee PM A & J finished Cleaning Timothy seed & A sold a pair of Boots for Thomas's Adeline I boiled sap Nancy made 5 1/2 qts this evening W. very very fine & Cler great run of samp, some suckers Caught in Petticoat Creek the other day down below 2nd Con Pickering
22 A went to Markham Henry trimmed trees in Young Orchard AM J had trimmed some at odd times A went to Hermans
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Mar 1902
Sawing Bee Henry went to Bob Milroys sawing Bee PM J took load Ceder shingle Blocks to David Ramers on 10th Con Markham he brought them home again they have no saw I Boiled sap all day fine run W. very fine
Sunday 23 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 11th C by Br C Enos Nighswander & family brought Henry Stover & his daughter Tenie JB Saml Ramer's son Enos & hired girl Emma Stover Amos Grove & hired girl Fanny Smith & Tillie Hare were here to dinner. W. very very fine & Cler there is still a sharp air from the north
24 Boys brought home some sap & drew off some stones then they filled 12 sacks with Potatoes AM the Trimmed Trees PM W. very very fine like spring I boiled sap Nancy & Susanna went to see Nettie Ionson PM she has a son Baby
25 A & Henry & I killed 2 Pigs then they sawed wood J took our Calf & one of Flavius to M Barkeys to get dressed then he went to a sale at Northcots on 7th Con Markham I took Nancy to Elias's after dinner then I went to Ceder Grove & got Mare Bonnie shod went back to Elias's to supper W. very very fine some people are working on the land I went to see JD this morning he got his shoulder dislocated yesterday he was leading a Cow through a gate & she got frightened & pulled him backwards over he is doing well
Mar 1902
there has been a white frost the last few Mornings
26 Henry split wood J took grist Oats to Br S's & brought home load pine roots AM Henry grubbed Mangel ground PM J Chored & took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove this evening Adeline Susanna & Anne went to a quilting at PB Reesor's A went to Toronto 12 bags Potatoes 65 cts per bag 2 Pigs 94 lbs each @ $8.00 per Cwt 1 Calf 86 bls @ $9.00 1 Calf 155 lbs for Flavius @ $9.00 per Cwt W. very fine but a sharp East wind I boild sap the roads are very good. dry & dusty like June
27 A & Henry Cut & gathered Pine summer wood at Flavius J brought 8 Bus Goose Wheat for seed from J Clarks @ 70 cts per Bus & brought home Chop then a load of wood AM he went to a sale at McCowan's near Johny Reesor's PM A & Henry drew home wood with 2 Waggons PM I went to Ceder Grove Nancy went with me to Br S's his wife was not well is better again W. very mild Cloudy a slight drizzle this morning fine & Cler today
Good Friday 28 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Herman's & Davids were here to dinner W. mild quite foggy this morning Clear awhile about noon, East wind, not strong, began to rain about dark
29 Cleaned seed grain A Henry & Anne went to Markham PM I & J went to Ceder Grove Bought 15 bls granulated sugar @ {blank space} & 150 bls darker @ {blank space} W. rain all last night drizzly awhile AM Cooler NW wind PM Creeks pretty high/Easter Sunday
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Mar April 1902
30 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 28th C by C Gayman went to MN's to dinner W. sharp white frost last night Cler AM rather Cloudy PM strong East wind & rain nearly all the way Coming home did not get much wet, had Umbrella A Henry Adeline & Anne were at Elias's
Easter Monday 31 Henry took our fat Heifer to Highland Creek (east Hill) this AM we sold her to E Lewis @ $49.00 she weighed something over 1050 lbs A McCreight sold one too A drove down & brought Henry & James home Flavius's were here to dinner Henry Thomas & Roy Ellis went down Petticoat Creek a few hours PM with our net & Caught 61 Suckers W. frost last night some squaals of snow PM Adeline & Susanna went to Davids to dinner Susanna staid Russel Came along
April 1 A helped T Coxworth Move from 11th Con to Armadale AM he went to A Lehman's PM to see when they can Cut our shingles Henry chored he helped Benj'n awhild PM W. Squaals of snow AM softer PM but now NW wind
2 A & Henry split pine summer wood that they drew home from Flavius W. Cold raw NW wind some squaals of snow & drizzle
3 A & Nancy went to Markham & to Davids to dinner took Russel home then they went to see Br inlaw Peter he has Bronchitis is getting better J helped Benj'n take some fat Cattle to Locust Hill & bring a cow from
April 1902
Herman's that he bought from Christ Hoover Henry Chored AM he went to Gower's sawing Bee on the Jacob Reesor farm Gower is living in the House & is working for Thomas (Craven is moved away) W. ground froze hard squaals of snow through the day getting milder
4 Boys drew stones off new Meadow AM they worked at rebuilding fence East of dam PM I went to Markham PM took 3 Baskets of apples @ 40 cts each W. sharp this Morning very fine & Cler PM roads pretty good
5 Boys worked at fence I boiled sap AM J went to Spink Mills for some Bran he brought nearly 500 lbs @ $18. per ton A went to help NB take down a small barn at Whitevale that he bought off J Larkin PM I & Nancy went after dinner to get JB's to supper then went to Herman's & staid all night W. very fine looks a little like rain
Sunday 6 went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 3C by Br C went to Joseph Grove's to dinner then came home W. very very fine, a Cool East wind very sharp white frost yesterday Morning and another this Morning but not so hard
7 Boys Chored & Made a stone boat AM Henry helped Flavius at seeding & A grubbed some behind Cider house PM I boiled sap AM Nancy made nearly 3 qts Molasses PM which makes nicely over 8 gallons off 18 trees but we used about $1.00 worth of sugar in it W. Mild East wind rather Cloudy a fine shower about 4 PM
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April 1902
8 Henry helped Flavius at Seeding all day A Plowed in furrows & harrowed W. strong East wind rather Cool, drizzly rain towards evening The fighting in South Africa is still going on there are no regular pitched battles, it is more like Chasing Bandits Canada is sending 2000 more Mounted Men they expect to sail about the middle of May
9 Henry Clipped a Horse for Peter B Reesor A & J Chored & Cleaned some Oats W. strong East wind & drissly rain all night & nearly all day
10 Boys straightened up some cross fences AM Davids Came about 10 AM they brought Susanna home then the boys David & Thomas went fishing down to the Petticoat got a few then went to the Big Rouge they got 36 altogether I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. fine AM Cloudy a little drizzly PM
11 Boys sawed & split pine for summer wood that they drew home into Orchard Enos Nighswander was here to dinner he exchanged 8 bags Oats for seed then went to Clods for some suckers he got 58 W. foggy nearly all day showers at noon slight white frost this Morning
12 Boys Chored AM A went to Markham PM he took 4 Baskets Apples (spies) @ 40 cts per Basket Henry took grist to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove W. very heavy white frost this Morning frequent showers through the day.
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Sunday 13 at home Thomas's & NB's were here to dinner Br N's & Ada Hare were here to supper Benj'ns Fanny & little Wilfred were here awhile PM W. Cool NW wind all day
14 Boys Chored & drew some stones off fields AM A & Sherman March sowed nearly all of big field with Mixed grain PM (Sherman is working for Benj'n he was hired to Dimma's & David was hired to Benj'n Sherman got married to Esther Pilkey & moved into the old Daniel Hoover house & he & David exchanged places as it makes it handier for Sherman to go home at night) they would have finished the field but the seed run out Henry grubbed in NE Corner field W. a little frost last night fine PM Esher March was here PM & to supper
15 Boys & Sherman worked at Seeding A rolled new meadow AM I & J put on some Plum & Cherry grafts I went to Flavius PM & helped him put on some plum grafts PM W. a little frost last night fine today Cool
16 Boys & Sherman worked at seeding sod in NE Corner field with Ligano Oats W. white frost this morning, fine & warm today
17 Boys & Sherman finished NE field & Knoll with 20 Century Oats & field behind Cider House & along south of bush with Barley there is some to harrow yet & that will finish our seeding except the rolling Flavius man Charley March helped PM & Henry helped Benj'n PM. I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM W. rather Cloudy AM fine & Cler PM
18 A helped Benj'n all day Henry finished the
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Harrowing J took 4 Baskets Apples to H Wilson's @ 40 cts per Bst then he went to Davids to dinner his back is pretty lame W. very fine a white frost this morning rather Cloudy AM
19 A helped Benj'n all day Henry helped too till noon then he rolled our barley PM I went to halfyearly Conference at Hebron PM (all went well, Danl Ramer Came home with me & staid to supper Alf Ionson Painted our first sitting room W. fine Cler AM, Cool air yet. Cloudy towards evening a slight sprinkle of rain
Sunday 20 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon St Mat 18 C by C Gayman (C Burkholder took part too) John Cober & wife were here to dinner. W. fine & Cler but Cool
21 Henry rolled A rolled awhile our roller gave out then began grubbing root ground I went to M Barkeys Elias's & JD's W. very sharp East wind very sharp A man by the name Watson was here to stay all night
22 A grubbed Henry finished rolling AM they cleared & made some garden PM I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters to dinner then went to Funeral of Otto Gibner PM Saml Hoover & Lewis Burkholder spoke then we went to Davids to supper W. warm
23 A & Henry drew dung on root ground AM they bagged 10 bags Potatoes Cleaned & filled 5 bags
April 1902
Oats (12 Bus) Killed 3 Pigs PM W. very strong W wind all day, very Cool PM Mary was here to dinner Alf Ineson was here putting on 2nd Coat of paint PM
24 A drew dung. Henry went to Toronto 3 Pigs $8.75 per Cwt 10 bags Potatoes 65 cts per bag 12 Bus Oats 47 cts per bus I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. Cool strong NW wind. fine & Cler white frost this Morning. Alf Ineson finished 2nd Coat after dinner
25 A finished Covering root ground with Manure except what was Covered in the fall then he made some garden Henry plowed all day for Alf Ineson I took 4 Baskets Apples to H Wilson's PM W. Cool East Air began to drizzle towards evening
26 Henry Plowed for Ineson A fixed a pair of boots for Ketura (she is keeping house for U Drudge.) J took some mixed grain that we got from Benj'n for work in seeding to Br S's to get Chopped AM J went to sale at HB Reesor's PM W. some drizzly AM very very strong SW wind PM the strongest for sometime rain & some thunder last night. Br C went to Waterloo today
Sunday 27 at home Elias & Mary were here to dinner W Cool wind all AM fine PM Calm tonight
28 Henry helped Ineson all day J & A fixed fences along Pickering Townline the wind wrecked them in places they made some garden PM I went to Ceder Grove AM Herman was at Pickering & stopped here to dinner W. very very fine & warm
29 Boys Chored dug garden & put Manure among Raspberries I took Susanna to Flavius & went
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to Ceder Grove AM I brought her home this evening W. East wind began to rain about 4 PM J brought 500 2 in Tiles from Cherrywood PM
30 A & Henry started some branch drains in NE Corner of root field I went to Ceder Grove AM J got Mares Jenny & Minne shod PM W. fine this morning getting Cooler towards evening I went to Elias's PM
May 1 A worked at drains Henry is not very well he helped awhile at drains PM J brought 500 2 in tiles PM I went to tell some of the neighbours that Bishop A Martins widow died last night & will be buried on Saturday I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler I never saw the Wheat & Clover look better at this time of year
2 A & Henry finished our drains & began one for Thomas J took grist Oats to Br S's AM & brought them home PM I & Nancy went to Markham AM toook 4 Baskets of Apples @ 40 cts each W. East wind Cool. began to rain towards evening getting warmer, heavy rain after supper
3 A & henry finished Thomas's drain till about 1/2 past 2 PM J went to Markham PM W. Cloudy at times but a very fine growing day
Sunday 4 Henry Adeline & Anne went to Davids to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to B Dillers PM they were not at home then we went to AB's staid to supper W. very Cloudy & foggy this Morning Drizzly rain awhile Cleared up at noon fine & Cler PM looks a little like rain tonight
May 1902
5 Boys Chored AM began to Plow down dung & Grub in root ground PM I brought home some Chop from Br S's AM Br S's were here PM. Staid to supper W. very fine & Cler
6 A & Henry worked on root ground I went to Elias's & to Ceder Grove AM we all went to James Clarks sale PM J bought a large 2 hand rake @ 15 cts James had sold his 2 Gore Lots 68 acres each Lot 8 with the Buildings to Br S's David @ $5500 & Lot 9 without Buildings to HJ Spencely @ $4500 W. pretty heavy shower after dinner slight distant thunder Cleared up strong Cool wind PM another shower after supper a little distant thunder
7 A helped Jesse Burkholder Move from Ceder Grove to Stouffville Henry Chored J went to David Groves to put on some Grafts but the wax did not work there was a strong Cool wind, nice & warm awhile AM
Ascension day 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mark 16th C by C Burkholder Herman's & David Grove's were here to dinner JD's young folks were here awhile after supper W. very fine this morning Clouded up a little AM strong wind PM a pretty heavy thunder shower after dark
9 A & Henry worked root ground J took 3 Baskets Apples to H Wilsons PM W. strong Cold NW wind all day Elias & Mary Called this evening.
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10 Boys finished working root ground drilled about 3 acres & sowed it with Mangels I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. a very heavy frost last night Ice froze solid in the watering trough Cler & Mild today Henry took Susanna to Dr AM she took a bad Cold but she is up & around J went to Graham's at Claremont PM to see their Horses
Sunday 11 Henry Adeline & Anne went to David Reesor's to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna went to Johnny Ramer's they were not at home then we went to Menno Reesor's to dinner W. white frost last night fine today
12 A & Henry plowed down dung on Corn ground I went to Ceder Grove AM for 2 Bus Seed Corn AM I went to Clod's PM to see if they had any Suckers they had none. W. very fine warmer towards evening
13 I & J & Anne helped neighbours to scrub Meeting House AM A & Henry got Corn ground ready AM A sowed part of it PM Henry brought a 3 seated Platforn spring Waggon from J Clarks this Morning. J bid it up to $76.00 at the sale last week (but they bid it in) then they came & said we Could have it at our bid we told them we would take it at $70.00 they accepted it. it was made of Picked Material for the Fair about 10 years ago & is in very good Condition yet W. very fine & Cler Cool Air I took Susanna to Elias's PM she stays all night
May 1902
14 A finished Sowing Corn about 6 acres Henry plowed some sod in north part of old Orchard we intend to plant some Potatoes on it they took a pair of Twin Calves to M Barkeys to get dressed & we Killed 3 Pigs & bagged 6 bags Potatoes PM W. very fine & Cler Cool Air the trees are Coming into leaf slowy about a week the Cool air Keeps them back
15 J Plowed awhile in Potatoe ground AM Henry helped girls Whitewash Kitchen J went to Davids put on some grafts PM Henry harrowed Potato ground I went to Ceder grove this Morning then I took Butter & Eggs PM A went to Toronto with the spring Waggon 3 Pigs 366 lbs @ $9.30 per Cwt 2 Calves 84 & 81 lbs @ $8.50. 6 bags Potatoes @ 80 cts 12 Bus Oats @ 48 cts about 20 lbs Tallow @ 5 cts W. very fine & Cler Cool air
16 Boys Carried Potatoes out of Cellar & Chored AM Henry took some shingle Bolts to Abram Lehman's J took 4 Bakts Apples to H Wilsons A planted some Potatoes in Old Orchard PM Br inlaw Peter & Grandmother were here to dinner W. very fine Cler & warm J brought {blank space} lbs Bran from Spinks AM
7 A & Henry helped Flavius with team to Clean up a swail AM they Chored & dug garden PM I went to B S S at Ceder Grove PM W. very fine Br inlaw Jesse Hoover Came to stay all night
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Br inlaw Peter's Leonard was here to dinner he was at Cherrywood for a load of Tiles
Whit Sunday 18 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 by Br C & C Burkholder Lords supper was Celebrated Saml Lehman's were here when we Came home they staid to dinner W. Cloudy Morning & evening fine Cler today
Whit Monday 19 J went fishing near Lappe old sawmill Caught 74 fine Chubs Henry went to Br S's Caught 8 A Henry & Roy Ellis went to Dead Water PM got 2 Elias Called this Morning then Davids Came to go to their place then they went home Elias's Came to supper W. fine & warm over 70 deg Some Showers went around a slight shower last night
20 A helped girls Whitewash J & Henry Cut & drew 8 small Pine logs from Flavius bush to Br S's AM A & henry dug some post holes at Flavius J harrowed Corn PM I & Nancy went to Elias's PM W. fine rain last night drissly awhile AM very warm PM, growing
21 A & Henry dug post holes at Flavius A Came home at noon, Henry awhile after dinner then they Plowed & raked back garden I & Nancy & Susanna went to U Drudges Susanna staid there we went to Markham with 2 Bskts Apples then to JH Ramer's to dinner then awhile to Matty Cooks then awhile to Davids then Called for Susanna at Drudges & brought her home
May 1902
W. very fine & warm a little East wind
22 Boys drew 2 Truck loads of flat stones from the late James McCreights 40 acres South of Elias's to Make a walk to the new hogpen around the henhouse A & Henry made the walk & straightened the fence on west side of lane north of barn PM J went to Markham PM I went to look for Mushrooms to Pearces after dinner did not stay long thunder Clouds Came up very warm thunder in the north all PM fine shower after supper heavy thunder Elias & Mary Called awhile this evening
23 Boys Cut wood for steamer & finished straightening the fence all they way past the pond W. very warm thunder in the north, a fine rain towards night
24 Boys all went gathering Mushrooms AM they got a fine lot. fully a Peck. they Cut seed Potatoes & fixed some fence & Painted the Kitchen floor nearly all over (there was not quite enough Paint) W. very warm some Clouds in the distance a slight drissle AM Adeline & Mary went to U Drudges PM with Mare Bonnie A brought Flavius 3 yr old Stallion to break him to Harness
Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to B Dillers to dinner A Henry Adeline & Anne went to M Barkey's to dinner W. very foggy & Misty this morning & AM Cler PM
26 Boys planted Potatoes & A brought Br S's Trucks to draw some Sawlogs (Ours have no Bunks) W. fine Cler Cooler this evening I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry gave Flavius Colt a good drive in the Cart tonight goes well
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27 Boys drew 2 Basswood & 2 Maple logs to Br S's Am they chored PM I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner W. very Cold NW wind drissles of rain at times
28 I & Boys pried up the big front Veranda & Blocked it up & fixed a step at the end then boys Chored at all Kinds of Jobs they gave the Colt a drive PM A planted some Melons I planted sweet Corn W. very Cold NW wind all day a very light frost last night hardly any damage
29 J went to Stouffville to try to buy a second hand Cooking Stove he got none he bought a rocking Chair @ $1.00 & 2 dining room Chairs @ 50 cts each he got dinner at Herman's A & Henry put a wire fence around Early Potatoes in Old Orchard & Chored W. pretty strong NW wind Milder looked like rain towards evening Br N brought Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse & wife & Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & wife to stay all night
30 I & Nancy took the visitors to NB's awhile then I & the men went to Yearly Conference at Hebron J took the women to Br C's the Conference passed off very well about 1/2 past 1100 Tilman brought up a very trifling matter & kept us till about 100 Menno Burkholder & wife JB's & wife Bishop John Martin & wife from Indiana Widow Culp Pre Jos Gingrich John Martins from Waterloo David Bauman from Waterloo Deacon Abram Culp from Clinton were here to dinner then there was Meeting at Hebron PM.
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Then we all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman & Harvey Harvey had Whooping Cough Pre D Martin Jos Gingrich & Pre Martin Ramer Preached visitors after service. Pre Jos Wismer & wife C Burkholder & wife Deacon P Bauman Deacon J Nahrgang Pre D Martins Pre Amos Gingrich S Brubaker & S Hurst from Wayne Co Ohio & Elias & Mary were here to supper W. Cloudy AM fine PM Hannah Shants & Becca Martin Came to stay all night
31 Deacon Levi Martin Called this Morning I & Nancy took Hannah Shants & Becca Martin to Br C's then we took Jos Wismer & wife Pre J Martin & wife from Ind Widow Culp from Ind & Called awhile at AB's then to Br N's to dinner then Br N took some & we took Martins & widow Culp to Johny Ramer's to supper then Called at U Drudges & at Isaac Reesor's then took them to Br S's to stay all night W. Cler pretty strong E wind at times
Sunday June 1st I & Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Bishop F Rittenhouse & Bishop J Martin suitable for Celebration of Lords Supper we went to Davids to dinner W. a slight shower this Morning Cler today A Adeline & Anne were in Meeting too J & A went to Whitevale yesterday & traded our old Top Buggy to B Ellison
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for a new Top Buggy we gave $60.00 B{illegible} Henry went to Meeting with NB's Boys
2 Boys drew rails & fenced off about 1 1/2 Acres in Pasture South of house it is so rank that the Cows Cannot eat it all Menno Burkholder brought Pre Martin Ramer awhile AM & Johny Reesor & David Reesor's brought Pre A Rittenhouse & wife & Henry Honsberger & wife awhile PM W. very warm
3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona sermon on St Mat 7 C by Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & Pre Martin Ramer & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse went to Henry Boyen's to dinner Boys scuffled Mangolds & Chored W. very warm a fine shower last night Some More towards evening Peace is now Proclaimed in South Africa the Boers agree to lay down their Arms and Surrender Henry sheared our 3 Ewes today they did not wash them J & A went to Claremont yesterday & brought one of Graham Bro Stallions to stand here for service. Montana Chief, we get pay for Board & Managing
4 Henry scuffled Mangels & Corn A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM we Killed 4 of our Pigs & Flavius brought 5 & we helped him Kill them PM W. pretty warm . Cler
5 A went to Toronto 4 Pigs & Flavius went with him with 5 Pigs, he got $9.40 Some of Flavius
June 1902
were too heavy he got $9.30. 48 Bus Oats @ 50 cts Henry finished scuffling Corn AM he & J topped thistles PM I & Nancy & girls planted 178 sweet Potato plants this evening W. Cooler Cler Alf Ineson Painted our dining room yesterday & today
6 Boys Chored drew pine wood into wood shed out of Orchard with Wheelbarrows & sawed the last of it then we Cleaned 35 bags Oats PM I got Mare Bonnie shod on front feet AM Peter Reesor's brought Becca Martin & Hannah Shants to supper W. fine AM Cloudy towards evening a little rain after dark
7 Boys Cut up Engine wood behind barn AM J went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's for a Pup A & Henry Chored & Cut up Wood in Calf Pasture PM Flavius little ones here to dinner I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine shower last night some thunder Cloudy awhile AM Cler PM
Sunday 8 at home Davids were here to dinner W. some rain last night & this morning fine & Cler today Cool & strong wind Calm this evening
9 Boys thinned Mangels AM Topped thistles PM W. Cler Cool W wind
10 A drew gravel Henry filled for statute labor I & Br C loosened some of the windows in Hebron Meeting house they were stuck would not Come down W. Cool AM warmer PM the neighbours appear to Patronize the old stallion pretty well, the Mares are Coming in fast
June 1902
11 A & Henry finished statute labor I & Nancy went to Saml Brownsberger's to dinner Called at Herman's W. Cool East wind looks like rain I forgot to state that we Paid the last dollar on the price of the Shank farm on the 6 Inst to Br C. we had Borrowed $2000 from him & $250 from JB
12 Boys thinned Mangels I went to Ceder Grove AM Fanny & little Eva were here PM W. fine Sherman helped thin mangels PM
13 Boys thinned Mangels Sherman helped they got done at noon Henry scuffled Corn A Rolled Potatoes & Chored PM W. fine warmer I got Mare Bonnie shod on hind feet AM I & Nancy went to Elais's after supper
14 A went to Markham AM I went with him to Br S's & Caught 20 fine Chubs A Pointed Old Cow stable Henry brought Sand from Br N's & hoed Early Potatoes PM J went to Pickering with Benj'n to order a Hay Tedder W. Pretty warm
Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 15 C by Br C MN's were here to dinner W. pretty warm a light shower this evening distant thunder
16 Henry went to Benj'ns to help thin Mangels A went to NB's to build a wall rain stopped them about 9 AM then Henry helped David Reesor Kill hogs PM & A Painted stable wall W. fine rain AM Cler PM Cool wind this evening I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius PM
June 1902
17 A worked at wall at NB's Henry helped Benj'n thin Mangels J Chored & went to see J Ionson about some Medicine for our Colt it is running at the naval I & Nancy went to Susanna Hoover's she was not at home then we went to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers W. Cool strong NW wind. Calm this evening
18 A worked at NB's wall J went to Markham AM to see Hopkins the Vetrinary about Colt he says he thinks it will Come all right again he scuffled Mangels PM Henry went to Toronto 85 Bus 25 lbs Oats @ 48 1/2 cts W. very fine Cler
19 A finished wall Henry scuffled Early Potatoes in Old Orchard J harrowed Corn AM they put a load of hay onto Waggon PM JD's were here PM they staid to supper W. fine Our Beef ring Opened today Our Heifer went in
20 A & J Painted stable walls AM A went to Markham PM to tell Hopkins that the Colt is doing well I went to Ceder Grove AM Henry went to Toronto with 2050 bls Hay @ $41.00 per ton W. very fine like rain this evening Susanna went with me to Flavius I brought her home this evening
21 Boys Chored AM J & Henry brought a new Hay Tedder from Locust Hill station we & Benj'n bought one from Massey Harris Co @$38.00 Cash Herman was here to dinner. W. fine rain last night & awhile AM Cool Cler PM
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Sunday 22 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 13 C by C Gayman went to Susie Hoover's to dinner & to A Lehman's to supper W. very Cool NW wind Cloudy awhile but fine & Cler towards evening Henry Adeline & Anne were at Meeting too
23 Boys hoed Corn J got Stallion shod at Ceder Grove AM they put a load of hay on waggon PM I took some bags to Br S's PM Mare Bonnie is lame again I hope she will soon be better. W. very Cool AM Milder PM some squaals of rain PM The Employees of the Toronto Street Railway have struck a lot of rowdyism is going on 1400 Militia have been called out to preserve law & order
24 Boys hoed Corn A went to Toronto with 2100 lbs hay @ $10.00 Herman's Came J went to Pickering with Herman Mary was here today doing some sewing W. getting warmer a few showers about noon & PM some thunder the paper says today the strike is settled
25 we cut some straw AM to fill beds Boys & Anne Benj'n & Johny Reesor's Lucinda went about 1/2 past 1 Oc to Locust Hill there was to be a Reesor Family Gathering but it did not amount to Much it Commenced to rain about 3 PM our folks were home soon after 400 tomorrow was proclaimed a Holiday King Edward VII was to be Crowned but he was taken seriously ill with
June 1902
a disease similar to Appendicitis and an Operaton was performed yesterday with Success but he is not yet out of danger the Coronation is postponed Indefinitely W. some East wind all day rain since about 3 PM raining yet Mary was home sewing PM
26 A & Henry helped Benj'n at a foundation wall he intends to enlarge his Cow stable by moving out the Studding as the front sill of the barn J & Susanna went to Markham AM I & J took away some lumber PM W. Cool strong west wind
27 Boys hoed Corn AM Henry scuffled Potatoes & Corn A Cut weeds J got some Bran & Flour at Green River PM W. Cler Cool for the time of year the paper says there was a little snow in Toronto yesterday Adeline went to Toronto with Elias's today
28 A ran the seeder through the Mangels it makes a good job. I & Nancy & Susanna started about 5 PM & went to Davids to stay all night W. very fine & warm, Herman Called AM
Sunday 29 went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Mat part of 8 C by Br C went to Br inlaws Peter's to dinner then to Br inlaw Saml's to supper then went to Herman's to stay all night W. Drizzly all AM from East Cler PM
30 Came home till dinner time W. drizzly all AM rain awhile PM
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A worked at Benj'n's they finished the wall
July 1st A & Henry worked at Benj'ns at stable W. very very fine & cler I took Susanna to Benj'ns awhile PM brought her home again
2 J Cut Clover below garden that we fenced off the Pasture over an acre A Cut along fences they finished hoeing Corn & Tedded the grass PM Henry went to Toronto 2230 lbs Hay @ $10.00 per Ton I got a high Calked shoe on Mare Bonnie's hind foot (Vet Hopkins says she has a spavine he gave us a Blister on Friday night we think it is helping her) I took Nancy to Benj'ns PM She & Fanny went to G Gower's on the Jacob Reesor farm awhile (Gower is working for Thomas) W. fine rather Cloudy PM a few drops of rain
3 Henry began Cutting in south half of new Meadow (NW Corner field J Cut along fences A & Nancy went to Markham AM A finished the half of the Clover this evening W. fine & warm things are growing now I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove a heavy rain last night
4 Boys Tedded all the hay & raked & Cocked the piece below garden I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm looked like rain PM a few drops fell
5 A & Henry helped Benj'n at enclosing stable I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. very very warm sultry began to rain as we were Coming home
July 1902
a few heavy Claps of thunder, we drove in at Mart Reesor's but it rained shower after shower till we got home then shower after shower PM & thunder in the north all PM & till bedtime but not sure it seemed high up in the sky there was a heavy rain & thunder last night Martin Brillinger & wife Came to stay all night
Sunday 6 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. pretty warm AM some Cooler towards evening there was distant thunder in the north PM but it passed around, our creek is running lively
7 A Tedded hay in south half of Meadow J took grist to Br S's & brought home some Battens to Batten the Chute of Silo AM I went to Ceder Grove AM Herman was here to dinner he & J & Flavius went fishing to Kirkhams & to Dead water a thunder storm Came up the fish didnt bite we had a very heavy thunder storm shower after shower for fully 3 hours heavy Claps of thunder the lightning splintered a young Pine tree East of dam it seems Cleared up now. Bedtime A & Henry opened out the Cocks south of garden PM
8 A & Henry helped at Benj'ns stables AM J Chored A Tedded hay & Henry raked in Meadow PM I went to Ceder Grove AM & brought home some Chop W. very very warm, fine & Cler
9 A began grubbing Corn rain stopped home there he Cobbled I & he went to SM for some Battens
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after dinner he grubbed Corn after we Came home Henry Cut weeds W. drizzly rain AM Cloudy PM getting Cooler Mary & AB's Lizzy were here today quilting
10 Henry Cut about 2 acres in new Meadow this morning then he & A began drawing they drew 6 loads out of new Meadow & 4 below garden W. a very very fine Cler day almost Cool I & Nancy went to Flavius PM to see their Beautiful Cherries some sweet & some Early Richmond sour ones
11 A & Henry drew 8 loads hay J finished Cutting Meadow this morning then he Raked what was Cut yesterday & Tedded this evening what he Cut this morning W. very fine & Cler I went to Ceder Grove AM Nancy went with me to Br N's his wife is not very well
12 drew in 5 loads hay raked & Cocked last of Meadow Herman's Came to stay all night W. warm fine & Cler McIntosh & Co's Big Building burned yesterday Morning Front St Toronto (old Street Car Stables) 5 Firemen killed.
Sunday 13 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 3 C by C Burkholder Jacob Grove's were here to dinner W. very fine summer day
14 drew in last of Hay loads till about 3 PM Just after we finished a very strong storm of wind & rain Came up from South West
July 1902
it was very warm all day Henry took Mares & got them shod on front feet after storm was over
15 J & Henry worked with Wheel Scraper on Pickering Townline A got Horses Chief & Billy shod all around & got Harness fixed AM he & Henry worked the scraper PM W. Cooler & Cler I took Nancy & Susanna to Elias's AM & brought them home PM
16 Henry scuffled Mangels & Corn all day J & A mowed swail in Meadow & north of Orchard with Mower & Scythes & drew in rakings in Meadow W. very fine & Cool I took grist to Br S's PM
17 A & Henry worked Wheel Scraper on Townline AM Henry scuffled Potatoes & Corn J & A hoed Potatoes PM I brought home Oat Chop AM took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove & brought Barley Chop PM W. very very warm nearly 80 deg Showers went around PM getting Cooler towards evening rain last night
18 Henry helped Benj'n draw in hay all day J & A put Paris Green on Potatoes AM A hoed Mangels J & Nancy went to Markham & Called at Davids I got Mare Bonnie shod on front feet PM I & Nancy Called at Flavius AM he had a very bad spell last night, Pain in Bowels, they sent for Dr he is better again W. fine Cooler, Cler
19 Boys chored & filled 40 bags with Oats AM did not do much PM J went to Ceder Grove W. some rain last night drizzly awhile AM rained very heavy at times PM Cool & Cloudy tonight
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Herman called a few minutes PM
Sunday 20 Adeline Anne A Henry & Elias's went to Davids to dinner they went in our spring Waggon Our Mare Minnie & Elias's old Mare we were at home all day W. drizzly this Morning Cler awhile Cloudy again began to rain about 6 PM raining yet Cool
21 Boys Chored I took grist Chop to Br S's went to Ceder Grove AM W. drissly rain off & on all day
22 Boys hoed Mangels awhile then helped Benj'n pull wild Oats till noon A & Henry went to raising of sheep pen at NB's PM hoed Mangels after they came home I brought home Chop PM. W. very fine Cler day
23 J & Henry hoed Mangels Benj'n helped awhile they helped him pull Wild Oats A went to Toronto 98 Bus lbs Oats @ 51 cts per Bus I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM I took grist to Br S's PM W. warm a thunder shower after dinner not heavy another slight shower PM A Shank was here to dinner peddling fish
24 Boys hoed Corn AM they Cut Wheat PM drew in the swail hay 2 loads this evening I took 6 bags Oats & Mixed grain to Br S's & brought home load Chop AM took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler Herman & Henry Called PM. Our Creek is running the Pond is full. it has been nearly full all Summer it has been an exceptional summer for pasture
25 Boys finished Cutting & Shocking Wheat & began in Barley I & Susanna went to Markham PM W. fine Cler pretty warm East wind PM
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26 Boys finished Cutting barley till shortly after 3 PM then they helped Benj'n pull wild Oats till about half past 4 when a heavy thunder storm went around south west it rained heavy here about 6 but no heavy thunder it was pretty warm today I went to Ceder Grove & brought some Chop home AM
Sunday 27 at home Elias's were here to dinner J Adeline & Anne went to Herman's to dinner it was wet this Morning & looked like rain so they did not go to Meeting W. thunder Clouds in NW nearly all day it Came on about 3 PM a very heavy thunder storm & very heavy rain our Creek was running just a nice rivulet but it was full to the banks in about an hours time there was a heavy gust of wind
28 boys fixed up the grain shocks there were not very many down. The wheat is sprouting some A & Henry began to work at Benj'ns stable they are laying the floor with Bricks I went to Ceder Grove for a Barrel of salt PM Nancy went along as far as Flavius W. pretty warm, looks a little like More rain
29 J went to Stouffville & to Davids to dinner A worked at Benj'ns stable all day Henry hoed Corn all day I went to Markham to Dr AM got 2 Teeth pulled & Paid our Bill $16.25 W. very fine Cler day quite warm
30 Boys hoed Corn & laid down all the wheat shocks AM Henry helped NB's draw in hay PM J & A
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July 1902 Aug
Fixed new Pinion into Binder & hoed Corn PM I brought home some Chop AM W. fine Cler A Shank was here to dinner Peddling fish
31 Boys hoed Corn awhile then helped Benj'n shock barley J Cut for Benj'n & Sherman helped us draw in Wheat with team PM we got it all in the barn till night 20 loads but we Could not load heavy the ground is soft W. very fine very warm looks a little like rain a few drops at dark I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM got a shoe on mare Bonnie she travels well
August 1 A & Henry worked Benj'ns Stables AM J raked Wheat stubble awhile A & Henry ganged in Wheat stubble awhile A & Henry ganged in Wheat stubble awhile A & Henry ganged in Wheat stubble PM I went to Ceder Grove for Bread AM I took Susanna to Elias's PM W. heavy rain last night very fine & Cler today I never saw our Creek running so nice & Cler on the 1st of August before
2 Boys put Paris Green on potatoes then we all laid down the barley shocks, we intend to draw in the barley but it was not dry so A & Henry helped Flavius draw in wheat with teams W. very fine warm & Cler
Sunday 3 at home Henry Susanna & Anne went to Peter Reesor's to dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Clered up a very heavy storm Came up after dinner W. Cloudy this Morning Clered up a very heavy storm Came up after dinner heavy rain some few Hail,
4 Boys ganged in Wheat stubble AM
Aug 1902
they all helped Benj'n draw in PM I went to see Saml Reesor about threshing this morning W. fine heard today that there was heavy hail on the 7 Con Markham, threshed the grain I went to Ceder Grove PM got the Globe it says there was a Cyclone struck St Catherines yesterday, nobody killed some buildings wrecked in the City none in the Country
5 Boys helped Benj'n draw in till nearly noon looked like rain then they all Came down in a hurry & shocked our field of barley got the last shock up when a very heavy shower of rain Came Cloudy & drissly rain awhile PM Davids Came to supper Elias's after supper had Ice Cream J went to Whitevale PM
6 A worked at Benj'n stable AM he helped then to draw dung PM Henry ganged AM J went to Claremont AM got a very good second hand Range Cooking stove @ $4.50, he began Cutting Oats north of Meeting house PM Henry shocked I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's to dinner. Called at Davids W. very fine & Cool
7 A helped Benj'n draw dung AM J Cut Oats & Henry shocked AM then they all helped Benj'n draw in barly PM W. Cool Cler Cloudy PM a slight rain this evening I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM
8 A helped Benj'n draw dung J & Henry fixed hogpen floor & Chored AM Sherman Came & they started to draw dung between Oat Shock rows PM
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Aug 1902
when it began to rain very very heavy about 1/2 past 2 then A & Henry worked at Benj'ns stables I went to Ceder Grove PM were out through all the rain, did not get very wet had Umbrella
May 1902 June
Then we all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Herman & Harvey Harvey had Whooping Cough Pre D Martin Jos Gingrich & Pre Martin Ramer Preached visitors after service. Pre Jos Wismer & wife C Burkholder & wife Deacon P Bauman Deacon J Nahrgang Pre D Martins Pre Amos Gingrich S Brubaker & S Hurst from Wayne Co Ohio & Elias & Mary were here to supper W. Cloudy AM fine PM Hannah Shants & Becca Martin Came to stay all night
31 Deacon Levi Martin Called this Morning I & Nancy took Hannah Shants & Becca Martin to Br C's then we took Jos Wismer & wife Pre J Martin & wife from Ind Widow Culp from Ind & Called awhile at AB's then to Br N's to dinner then Br N took some & we took Martins & widow Culp to Johny Ramer's to supper then Called at U Drudges & at Isaac Reesor's then took them to Br S's to stay all night W. Cler pretty strong E wind at times
Sunday June 1st I & Nancy & Susanna went to Meeting at Widemans sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C by Bishop F Rittenhouse & Bishop J Martin suitable for Celebration of Lords Supper we went to Davids to dinner W. a slight shower this Morning Cler today A Adeline & Anne were in Meeting too J & A went to Whitevale yesterday & traded our old Top Buggy to B Ellison
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June 1902 1902
for a new Top Buggy we gave $60.00 B{illegible} Henry went to Meeting with NB's Boys
2 Boys drew rails & fenced off about 1 1/2 Acres in Pasture South of house it is so rank that the Cows Cannot eat it all Menno Burkholder brought Pre Martin Ramer awhile AM & Johny Reesor & David Reesor's brought Pre A Rittenhouse & wife & Henry Honsberger & wife awhile PM W. very warm
3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona sermon on St Mat 7 C by Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & Pre Martin Ramer & Bishop Freeman Rittenhouse went to Henry Boyen's to dinner Boys scuffled Mangolds & Chored W. very warm a fine shower last night Some More towards evening Peace is now Proclaimed in South Africa the Boers agree to lay down their Arms and Surrender Henry sheared our 3 Ewes today they did not wash them J & A went to Claremont yesterday & brought one of Graham Bro Stallions to stand here for service. Montana Chief, we get pay for Board & Managing
4 Henry scuffled Mangels & Corn A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM we Killed 4 of our Pigs & Flavius brought 5 & we helped him Kill them PM W. pretty warm . Cler
5 A went to Toronto 4 Pigs & Flavius went with him with 5 Pigs, he got $9.40 Some of Flavius
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Oct 1900
Private Journal of B.B. Reesor
Oct 21st 1900 Henry nearly finished Plowing & A nearly finished ganging Mangel ground AM. then they all went to the sale of the late John Byers effects W. Cloudy quite warm there was a fine heavy shower last evening some thunder This is the 43rd anniversary of our wedding
Sunday 28 at home A took Anne to Dr AM she is not very well Benj'n's Fanny and Wilfreds Called AM Ada Hare was here last night W. very fine & warm
29 Henry Plowed some Headlands A finished ganging AM they Picked. some apples & drew all the apples behind the house PM I & Nancy took Susanna to Flavius then we went to Ceder Grove then went to Flavius to dinner I went to Lapp Flats fishing awhile PM Caught a fine Mess of Chubs. W. very fine & warm {illegible} north Clered at {illegible}
Oct 1900 Nov
30 Henry helped JD's thresh till after 3pm A chored AM they took our teams & Thomas's spring waggon & went to J Byers for a Plow that J bought at the sale @$2.50 Thomas went along & J helped him to drive home 4 head of Cattle that he bought at the sale W. Cloudy drizzly nearly all day rain towards evening pretty steady
31 J helped Jesse Burkholder to move with team from Taylor's to Ceder Grove Henry helped JD's thresh awhile then the Engine gave out (it was D Ramers he & A Chored W. very Cloudy & foggy AM fine & Cler PM A went to Herman's this evening to tell him that we Cannot Thresh until Friday
Nov.1 Henry helpful JD's thresh AM J helped R Milroy thresh AM A got horses Chief and Billy Shod AM at Norman Millers he has rented B Elison's shop in Whitevale A took Butter 4 pr Chickens
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Nov 1902
to Lewis's the Machine Came about 2 PM this we set it up in the West barn I got Benj'n his Man Flavius & one hand from Thomas's & threshed the Liberty Oats about {blank space} Bus & the Twentieth Century about {blank space} Bus W. fine AM Cloudy & rainy PM pretty wet towards night
2 threshed all the Ligonio Oats about {blank space} Bus they are a very heavy Sample we got done at 4 oclock. W. a very fine Cler Mild day Davids were here to dinner
3 J & Henry helped McCreight till awhile after dinner A helped Benj'n plow AM they began to pull turnips PM then the began to top them I & Anne went to Markham AM W. very fine & Cler mild
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron's except J & Henry they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10th C by C Gayman.
Nov 1900
no visitors after service I & Nancy & Susanna went to Albert Reesors PM & staid to supper W. very very fine Mild & Cler
5 I went to JD's this Morning then I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'ns to dinner Henry helped Johny Reesor's thresh all day J & A topped all the turnips then turned all out with the Plows & harrowed them W. Cler but Cool NW wind a heavy squaal of wind & rain this evening, a shower last night
6 A went to Isaac Hoover's Plowing Bee on 9th Markham next lot to Tilman Reesor's Henry helped Johny Reesor's till about 10 AM then he & J drew in 11 loads Turnips I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Saml Hoover's to dinner then went awhile to Peter's to see Grandmother she is pretty well. W. pretty Cool mostly Cler Milder this evening white frost this morning
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Nov 1900
7 Boys Chored AM they put in some sewer pipe on 11th Con & plowed in ditch on Townline north of Meeting house PM J & A went to Dominion Election after dinner W. drizzly rain AM Cler PM Great Celebration in Toronto on Monday the Heroes of the South African War returne and were royally welcomed the war is virtually over there is some Guerillas raiding yet on the part of squads of Boers but General Buller & Lord Roberts are on the Points of returning to England
8 Boys Chored Hermans were here to dinner W. rain & some soft snow AM drissly rain nearly all PM Premier Sir Wilfred Laurier was Triumphantly returned to Power again yesterday by a Majority of about 50 A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's
9 Boys Chored I walked to Ceder Grove AM Henry brought 500 2 in tiles from Pettys J & A began some Branch drains in field behind Cider house PM W. Cold strong NW wind Cler more Cooler after dark
Nov 1900
drissly east wind rained steady PM there is some Ice forming on the trees
20 A & Henry drained I & J went to SM & ripped some old fence boards to put on the Top of a wire fence at Benj'ns AM J went to Timber Sale at Spencelys PM Henry finished the drain behind Cider house & A went to Unionville with a Bird to get it stuffed we don't know what it is & Dixon was not at home I found it in our Orchard a week ago last Sunday & John Caught it for me it lived until last night. It looks like a small duck, but it has a bill like a Pigeon Some say it is a Diver W. mild Cloudy & foggy all day the boys Picked 6 bags Cider apples after dinner then we turned the cows in the Orchard
21 J made nearly 50 gallons Cider at Lapps AM he brought 500 2 in tiles from Pettys PM A & Henry started a new piece of drain from the lane along south end of Calf Pasture in field behind Cider House W. heavy shower a little hail one Clap of thunder this morning. Clear today
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Nov 1900
a few squaals through the day a little thunder again about noon very strong wind all PM going down this evening a lot of fences blown down I helped Br C Stay the stove Pipe with wire in the Hebron Meeting house
22 A & Henry finished the drain J fixed up fence west of lane south of Cider house & pulled out the broken posts along Pickering Townline & took up some new ones I helped Br C to raise the seat in the Preachers Stand in the Hebron Meeting house J & Henry Plowed water furrows this evening A took Butter to Lewis's toward evening W. very fine today some squaal of rain towards evening
23 A helped Benj'n put in drain Henry & J drew off small stones on all the Plowing fields the boys throwed them on the Centre of the lands as they Plowed the last time I took Nancy & Susanna to JD's then I went to Ceder Grove I brought them home again PM W. fine Cler a rather Cool NW wind not strong
Nov 1900
24 A helped Benj'n finish drain AM J & Henry finished fixing fence along Pickering Townline that was blown down till after 10 AM then J went to Nick Reesor's for a road scraper he scraped Pickering Townline PM all the new Grade was badly Cut up with the Traction Engines it fixed it very well A & Henry drew in the last of the feed Corn along East Orchard fence & Plowed in the drains back of Cider House & Cut a lot of feed W. a sharp raw East wind all day began to snow from East after dark. NB's young folks were here after supper
Sunday 25 at home all day Henry Mary & Anne went to M Barkeys to supper W. snow from East last night & AM Cloudy PM a little Milder this evening Snow did not amount to much, blowed off
26 J A & Henry split wood for Aunt Lizzy Burkholder AM A took road scraper to Nick Reesor's PM J & Henry Chored W. strong NE wind soft drissly at times
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Nov 1900
27 J A & Henry sawed & split a load of 4 foot wood for Aunt Lizzy Burkholder that we sold to her. AM A helped Flavius at drain, Henry plowed a strip Corn stubble East of Orchard where feed Corn was then he & J went to Ceder Grove & to Br S's W. Cler strong wind AM very fine PM JD's young folks were here to supper
28 A helped Flavius finish drain Henry got Mares Jiny & Minnie shod in Whitevale AM they Chored & Cut a Ceder log in old swamp PM & took it to Br S's PM W. strong East wind E Lewis & H Hibbert were here to dinner
29 A & Anne went to Markham & then to Linairs & Paid our Taxes $34.96 they Called at Davids to ask them to help us to Kill Hogs on Tuesday next they saw Herman in Markham & asked him too J brought home the lumber from Mill then he & Henry made a gravel Box AM then A & Henry drew gravel on Pickering Townline PM J drove Benj'ns team there were 8 teams they are working to the north from were it was put on before
Nov 1900 Dec
they got some in Collins Pit but quit it & got it in Pettys Pit on the other side of the road I took Butter to Lewis's this evening W. rather Mild & mostly Cloudy
30 Too soft to draw gravel boys Chored AM J went to Timber Sale in the old Tait Swamp A & Henry drove stakes beside Posts along Townline some of the Posts are Sagged or broken I took Susanna for a drive to JD's PM W. fine & Cler a sharp Air
Dec 1 A & Henry helped Flavius fix a Box Stall for his young Cold J fixed approach at Bridge on 11th Con & at Bridge near Flavius AM he & A made a stone walk from Pump to gate at Barnyard W. fine mild Herman's Came to stay all night
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John first part of the C by Br C Ada Hare & David Hare's daughter Tilly were here to dinner Benj'n & Aunt Lizzy Burkholder were here PM W. mild Cloudy AM fine & more Cler PM
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Dec 1900
3 Boys Chored & brought home some limb wood AM A helped Flavius draw strawstack into barn Henry helped Br S's fix Tumbling dam & J Chored & Plowed back garden PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove & Called at Jess Burkholders to see Baby boy Mary was there from Wednesday Morning until yesterday evening W. very fine (like Indian summer
4 Killed our 5 Hogs the whole family helped got done soon after 3 PM W. Cloudy misty mild AM slow steady rain PM rainy yet we got the hogs all cut up before dinner & had the work all inside PM
5 Henry & Adeline helped Davids Kill Hogs J went to J Dinn{illegible} & Came by Br S's & brought Chop home A Cut sumack scrub along where fence was south of bush AM J & A Plowed old Orchard PM W. very fine getting Colder towards evening I salted Pork
6 A & Henry drew stones off fence strip south of bush & began plowing it J took up some tiles in field north of old Orchard & put them in again they were stopped) he took Butter & Eggs to
Dec 1900
Lewis's PM Nancy went with him as far as AB's W. rather Cloudy & Cooler I have very bad Cold in my head
7 Henry & Adeline helped Benj'n Kill Hogs J & A finished Plowing the fence strip AM they straightened some Posts in fence along the Scarboro Townline & took grist Oats to Br S's PM W. some soft snow awhile AM Cleared up PM
8 Boys all with 2 teams helped Flavius Clear up a swale AM J & A Came home at noon Henry stayed J went to Benj'ns to help clean out open ditch it would not work A brought home Chop W. Cloudy Cooler Flavius Fanny & the Children & Ada Hare were here to an early supper Jess Reesor's Children were here to dinner & supper Isaac Reesor brought Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife awhile PM
Sunday 9 at home all day Adeline, Mary Anne A & Henry went to NB's to dinner W. snow & wind from NWest last night this morning & awhile AM
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Dec 1900
Clear awhile then snow again snowing fast now bedtime pretty Cold
10 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod J & Henry Chored AM we had Benj'ns to help Kill 6 Pigs PM then boys brought 3 from Thomas's & dressed them for him W. pretty Cold not very much snow
11 Henry drew gravel 5 loads A filled J went to Toronto with Chief & Billy & Thomas's spring waggon Thomas went with him & took his 3 Pigs they sold @ $7.70 per Cwt W. very fine Cler sharp some squaals of snow PM
12 A & Henry drew gravel 9 loads J went to Ceder Grove AM he went to Albert Hare's sale at Belfour PM he bought a Rocking Chair @ 50 cts Alberts are going to Fort William W. Cler sharp AM squaals of snow PM the roads are wearing down fine Br C Called PM Herman Called yesterday PM a few Minutes
13 A & Henry drew 8 loads gravel J filled AM he took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. mild strong W. wind AM getting Colder PM very strong wind
Dec 1900
some squaals of snow this evening I have bad Cold in my head & nose I went to Funeral of Joseph Scott at 11th Con AM heard today that little Abraham Grove's wife died yesterday
14 A & Henry drew one load of gravel each this morning which finished the grant that have been from 10 to 12 teams drawing gravel now near the old Hoover lane) then they drew 4 loads into barnyard J levelled AM he went to Mr Taylor's sale PM Nancy has very much pain in her arm Thomas's went to Funeral of Grave's wife & we told them to tell Dr to come he came this evening he says it is Inflamation of the nerves she is up & around but Cannot work W. about zero this morning Clear Br inlaw Enos Hoover's David & Esther & Herman Called awhile PM
15 A helped Flavius in Colon Reesor's swamp J & Henry brought 2 loads gravel into barnyard AM Henry went to Ceder Grove PM W. not quite so Cold some flurries of snow Br inlaw Peter Called PM Simon & Jesse Hoover were here to supper
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Dec 1900
AB's were here awhile after supper Nancy is some better she was up and around all day
Sunday 16 at home all day J & Susanna went to Flavius to a Turkey roast I & Nancy were asked to but could not go W. pretty sharp very fine & Cler PM
17 A & Henry helped Flavius in swamp J filled 5 Barrels with snow apples AM he took 1 Barrel to Markham to Dr Robinson & brought our Cistern Pump from A T Moores PM JB's were here to dinner JD's Called PM W. fine & mild Herman Came with 4 Barrels of Apples to stay all night
18 Henry & Herman went to Toronto they took 3 Barrels of our apples along they sold at $1.25 A helped Flavius AM J went to Ceder Grove AM they drove home some Elm wood PM W. very misty & Cloudy began to rain towards evening
19 A took Horse Chief to Whitevale to get front shoes set they were not put on right last week Henry & Mary went to Markham AM they took 2 Geese 2 Turkeys to Wilsons Boys Chored PM W. Cloudy mild thawing getting Colder this evening Henry brought home Chop this evening
Dec 1900
Br S Called awhile PM
20 Boys trimmed & Cut up a young Pine that the wind blew down some time ago north of dam then they trimmed some trees in old bush J took Butter Eggs & 3 geese & 1 Turkey to Lewis's PM W. mild thawing some frost last night
21 A & Mary helped Herman's Kill big hog Henry went to Markham AM he & J Chored PM W. very fine & mild did not thaw much
22 Boys Chored trimmed some trees & cut some wood in old bush J went to see T Bishop & Paid him for the work he done in the spring W. white frost last night very fine today
Sunday 23 at home all day W. east wind began to rain about 8 oc rained till noon very fine & Clear all PM a shower this evening
24 Boys Cut wood & Chored W. mild Cloudy strong westerly wind Calm this evening getting Colder Henry & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM she is getting better
Christmas day 25 all went to meeting at Hebron except J & Nancy they staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C
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Dec 1900
Flavius Herman's & Benj'ns & MN's were here to dinner M Barkey's boys & Levi Burkholder were here to supper W. pretty Cold NW wind some snow after dark David's Could not Come little Lewis has a Cold so we heard the Dr says they must be Careful & not take him out unless it is fine
26 A helped W Bishop make 2 doors for Benj'ns driving house AM J & A Chored Henry took grist Oats to Br S's AM A brought it home this evening W. ground white with snow this morning very fine & Cler today pretty sharp Colonel Otter & the last of his Men arrived in Toronto yesterday Morning from South Africa there is some Guerilla fighting going on yet but the British are sending out some More Cavalry to try & put an end to it
27 J went to Markham & went to Davids to dinner Esther has Tonsilitis she is up & around Henry helped to draw gravel on approach to Bridge at Scarboro School house with team PM
Dec 1900
A took Butter & Eggs & Chickens to Lewis's PM W. sharp, Cler Charles Murison was here to supper he has been living in Michigan near 15 years he Comes home every Christmas
28 Boys Cut feed & Chored & took some wood to Meeting house AM they cut wood in bush PM W. pretty sharp Cler some snow last night
29 Boys cut wood in bush AM they split wood in Woodshed PM J went to Ceder Grove PM Edward Moyers were here to dinner W. very fine NW wind
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Mary they staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by C Burkholder Levi Burkholder & Menno Burkholder girls Henry Lehman & his 3 sisters were here to dinner & JDs Esther & Jacob to supper Henry Mary & Anne were to Johny Reesors to supper W. sharp AM snowed heavy about
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Dec 1900 & Jan 1901
an hour PM over an inch fell
31 Boys drew the last of the strawstack into west barn AM they Chored & A brought home some Chop PM I walked to Flavius PM Karl is not well W. fine AM soft snow awhile PM
January 1st 1901 at home J went shooting AM got a rabbit he went again PM & got another A went to Markham PM he went around by Davids they are getting better the little boys had Tonsilitis too Henry went skating PM & this evening J. A. Adeline & Mary & Anne went to Benj'ns to supper I went to Flavius PM Karl is not quite well yet W. Cler sharp good white with snow, good Wheeling
2 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod J went to Burrows Mare Minnie pretty bad last night J & Henry Cut a fallen Basswood into sawlogs in Flavius bush PM I walked to Flavius AM Karl is doing pretty well W. sharp NW wind pretty Cold
Jan 1901
A fitted storm windows in 2 west Kitchen windows PM
3 A & Henry Cut wood J helped awhile AM we Killed 5 Pigs PM Benj'n helped W. Zero this morning Air from East Milder toda J took things to Lewis's
4 A took 5 Pigs (nearly 600 lbs) & 2 Barrels Snow Apples to Toronto he sold Apples @ $1.70 pr Barl Pigs $7.85 per Cwt ( a few were rather fat) Henry helped a Flavius PM they were Chopping grain by steam J Chored at Benj'n (he was in Toronto JD's Jacob & Esther brought Emma Shirk Lena Cressman Otto Smith & Abraham Good all from Wilmot to stay all night W. about 18 deg above Zero snow awhile this Morning
5 A Mary & Anne took the visitors a visiting to Thomas's & Flavius & to Alberts to dinner then to Br S's & Davids to supper then to Abraham Burkholders to stay all night W. a little below Zero this morning went up got warm fine & Cler
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Jan 1901
J & Henry Chored
Sunday 6 at home, nobody here, W. sharp Cler AM Cloudy PM began to snow after dark very little more snow would make sleighing the roads are very fine & level
7 Boys Chored & brought home a Barrel of Salt from Ceder Grove A & Henry hitched up Mare Rosie PM I took Nancy & Mary to Flavius this morning Mary helped to Butcher Nancy staid too little Eva is sick Dr Came PM he says she is same as Karl was. Karl is better. W. a few in snow last night fair sleighing. mild strong wind through the day Calm this evening I brought Nancy home this evening, Mary staid
8 A & Henry drew 2 Pine logs to Br S's from north of dam ( a tree was blown down AM they drew 4 Basswood logs from Flavius bush PM W. mild Cloudy East wind some rain after dark not raining now I went to Flavius PM Eva is about the same J does not feel well today
Jan 1901
9 A helped Thomas's Kill hogs Henry Chored & helped Pilkey Kill a big hog PM J is not very well I walked to Flavius AM Eva is quite a bit better W. Colder the sleighing is gone the road is icy
10 Boys Chored A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. snow & wind from East awhile last night & AM a heavy snow but the wind blew it off the road. Some sleet PM J is not very well yet
11 A & Nancy went to Markham & to Davids to dinner Esther & her boys are doing pretty well Nancy got some more Medicine & told the Dr to come to see J he Came PM he says J's heart is affected Henry split wood I & he took the Pork out of the Brine & put on fresh W. Cloudy Mild AM began to snow Calm & steady after 2 PM snowing yet. Bedtime
12 A Chored Henry drove to Ontario house with Horse Chief & Cutter then went to Toronto to Eaton's & bought a good suit of Clothes @ $9.90 cts J is not so very well yet he keeps in the house on the
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Jan 1901
Lounge most of the time Herman was here to dinner W. mild about 8 in snow not drifted any, very good sleighing Nancy is doing pretty well. Susanna is beginning to do a little work Mary has been at Flavius's all week Eva is all right again
Sunday 13 at home Thomas Called PM Br inlaw JH Ramer's Came PM staid for supper Benj'ns Came after supper & staid a while A went to see Dr AM J is not doing very well he sent some more Medicine & he said J would not be better for some time. W. sharp & Cler, very fine winter day
14 A Chored Nancy & Henry went to Markham& Called at Davids the little boys are getting better J is keeping about the same Br C Br N's Johny Reesor Called AM W. quite Mild some soft snow PM. very good sleighing Susanna goes about quite smart with her Cane she weighs 94 lbs now
15 A & Henry brought some gravel from Adam's Pit for the hens & A took some Chop to Br S's AM I & Henry Cleaned 8 bags wheat then A took it to Spink Mills PM @ 67 cts
Jan 1901
he brought 20 bags Bran for us & 32 bags for Flavius W. quite Mild thawing a little Benj'ns & NB's Called awhile after supper J is about the same
16 Henry & Mary helped Flavius work up a big Hog A chored & went to Ceder Grove & brought home Chop PM I rode with him as far as Flavius W. drissly rain last night & awhile this morning. Cleared up today snow going but it blowed up Colder. This evening is freezing, now it will save the sleighing if it Keeps Cold J was not so well today but he seems better this evening Nancy is not so well this PM
17 A & Henry helped girls Pick 2 pr Chickens & Chored AM A took Butter Eggs and 2 pr Chickens to Lewis's Henry rode with him to SM then walked to Ceder Grove to get some salts Nancy is not so well A went for Dr this evening he Came & says Nancy has La Grippe Herman called PM he took Our light Bob he is going to Toronto tomorrow W. Cler, Sharp, Cold NW wind sleighing pretty good yet
18 A & Henry Chored & brought a load of wood from bush PM W. 4 deg below zero
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Jan 1901
this Morning about Zero today 4 below towards evening Flavius & Benj'n Called this morning AB's Called after dinner Dr Called this evening Nancy is doing pretty well he says J is doing well too Thomas Called awhile after supper
19 A & Henry Chored AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod Henry Cut wood in shed PM W. 11 deg below Zero this Morning not much above all day Flavius & Benj'n Called today nancy was pretty well until after supper when she was taken with Headache & vomiting Henry went to the Dr he Could not Come he has La Grippe he sent some Medicine she has taken one dose is some easier now near 1100 PM, got worse A went to Dr at near 1200 to see if he Could not Come or Telephone for Dr Fred Nancy is very bad. A Came back about 200 AM AB's Lizzie is here all night
Sunday 20 Dr Came to Breakfast Nancy is resting better. David & Esther were here to dinner Herman & Benj'n & Flavius's Called PM Br N's Br S's Davids Called too PM. W. Milder strong west wind through the day
Jan 1901
Nancy is resting well, but she passed a very bad night none of us went to bed
21 A went to Herman's with Herman's sleigh and brought home our Bobs AM they Killed 6 of our Pigs & one of Benj'ns PM Flavius & Benj'n helped. Dr Called this evening he says Nancy is doing well Br S. Br N & Br C Called today Levi Burkholder Came this evening he's going to Toronto with A tomorrow W. soft wind last night & today it thaws some but the sleighs are running yet AB's Lizzie Called PM
22 A went to Toronto Levi went with hime they had Thomas's spring waggon sold Pigs @ $8.40 per Cwt 2 Bushels King Apples @$3.85 for the 2 Barrels Henry went to Ceder Grove AM Br inlaw Peter's were here to dinner Br N Called JD Called too Dr Came this evening he says Nancy is improving Johny Reesors brought Matty Cook PM she stays all night W. Cler Sharp Sleighs are running yet Our good Queen Victoria is reported very low and not expected to live
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Jan 1901
23 A & Henry Chored & I helped them to Cut some feed AM they drew 100 Ceder pole rails from Colon Reesor swamp PM (we bought them from Flavius PM Matty Cook rode with them to Br C's W. Milder. East wind trees all Covered with frost. the news Came out today that our Good Queen Victoria died yesterday evening at 6:30 PM
24 A & Henry Chored they shot our Mare Tip & Skinned her she had Grease & weed and Could not live they helped girls Pick 2 pr Chickens A took Butter Eggs & Chickens to Lewis's PM W. foggy & mild some drizzle & soft snow this evening Br N's & MN's Called today Br C Called yesterday Nancy doing pretty she is bedfast
25 Henry helped Benj'n cut wood A Chored AM they Cut some first Class wood at Flavius PM Br C Called AM Johny Reesor's & NB Called PM Nancy sat up in bed awhile PM AB's Lizzie Called PM W. Cler & Sharp the soft snow fixed up the slgighing pretty well pretty Cold
Jan 1901
26 A went to Markham to see Dr he had intended to come to see Nancy on Wednesday & has not come yet he said he was sick himself he sent some Medicine. Nancy was up in the Rocking chair awhile AM & awhile PM she seems strong Flavius Children & Jacob Grove J {illegible} were here to supper W. fine Cler sharp JD's Called awhile AM
Sunday 27 A Henry Mary & Anne went to Meeting at Hebron I & Adeline staid with Nancy J & Susanna C Burkholder & Matty Cook were here to dinner Matty stays all night Herman's Called PM W. very fine & sharp air a light fall of snow nearly all day it is helping with sleighing. Adeline Mary & Henry went to B Dillers to supper Nancy was up on the Rocking Chair & on the Lounge all day J is beginning to walk to the barn occasionally Susanna is doing very well
28 Boys Chored Henry went to Ceder Grove A took Matty Cook to Benj'ns PM John Lehman's of Mount Joy & Esther Raymond & her little girl were here to dinner. Flavius Fanny & the Children
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Jan 1901 Feb
were here to supper Flavius Came to after supper W. very fine. NW wind
29 A & Henry sawed {illegible} at Br S's Dr Called this PM he says Nancy is doing well, she was in the kitchen all day sometimes on the Lounge W. fine Cler & sharp
30 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod at Ceder Grove then he & Henry drew home 54 Blocks Ice it is about 15 in thick Br N's Called awhile W. fine & sharp Nettie Burkholder & her Man Alf Ineson Called awhile this evening. they were Married sometime about Christmas
31 Boys brought home last of Ice 16 Blocks then they Packed sawdust around it helped girls Pick Chickens A took Butter Eggs & Chickens to Lewis's PM Henry Mary & Anne went to Davids this evening W. about 4 in snow last night fine & Calm & sharp today sleighing very good. Br C Called awhile AM Nancy doing pretty well J is getting stronger he rode as far as Flavius with the boys this morning
Feb 1 A & Henry helped Flavius Cut Ice AM A took one Cord Green Mapple 4 ft wood to Markham to Dr Robinson PM Henry helped Flavius PM
Feb 1901
AB's Lizzie Br N & Esther Diller Called PM: W. Cler sharp I went with A as far as Flavius & walked home
Candlemas day 2 Henry helped Benj'n saw wood all day A Chored. Herman's were here to dinner Flavius's Children were here all day T Bishop was here to make out a Bill of stuff for a silo we intend to Build one next summer W. sharp, Clear nearly all day. this was a Holiday throughout the British Empire the Funeral of Queen Victoria took place today. Nancy doing well J had a bad spell last night he is not as well today
Sunday 3 M Barkeys & M's Mother & Johny Reesor were here to dinner Henry Mary & Anne went to Peter Reesor to dinner W. sharp east wind strong towards evening, began to snow after dark
4 Boys Chored I went to Hebron to Trustee Meeting there were only myself M Barkey Br N & his son Albert so the three that were appointed last year will serve W. strong wind & snow from east AM wind turned rather north PM
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Feb 1901
A went to Ceder Grove PM Br S has La Grippe he is some better
5 A & Henry shelled Corn we had Albert Shiller Herny Adeline & Mary were to Johny Ramer's to supper Mrs Burrows Called Flavius & Benj'ns Called this Morning W. Cold strong N Wind roads drifted some East & west
6 Boys chored shelled a little Corn J had a bad spell at dinner time A went for Dr he Came this evening he Changed his Medicine W. pretty Cold a little below Zero this Morning
7 A Oiled Harness Henry Picked Chickens & gave J a drive in the Cutter he stood it well Henry took Butter Eggs & Chickens to Lewis's PM I rode with him as far as Br S's he is getting better W. a good deal Milder Cloudy A Henry Mary & Anne took a sleigh load of Our Neighbours to Mount Joy singing school this evening
8 We cut some feed then A took grist Chop to Br S's AM A took J to see Dr he says he is doing well they Came by Davids little Lewis is not very well Esther has Grippe too
Feb 1901
is some better Henry Adeline Mary & Anne went to Herman's to supper Mrs Pilkey was here to supper W. very fine & Cler
Feb 9 Boys Oiled Harness second time (the long tug set) A & Henry went to Ceder Grove & brought home some chop from Br S's W. strong NEast wind & snow from 6 AM untill nearly evening. not very Cold, roads not drifted much
Sunday 10 Henry Adeline & mary went to Benj'ns to dinner & to Jacob Reesor's to supper W. Zero this morning 20 deg above at noon a little snow in the air PM
11 Henry was a at Benj'ns all day. A chored AM he went to Kennedys Bee Cutting Ice PM I & J were at Flavius PM with T Bishop to Consider about overhauling the barn W. trees frosty this morning, rather sharp air all day
12 A & Henry sawed & split the big Maple tree near the townline fence in field south of bush into 4 foot wood AM (they Cut it down a few days ago) they went to Flavius PM and helped him to hitch up his young Mare she goes very well
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Feb 1901
W. pretty Cold, strong NWest wind there was some fresh snow and the air was full of it all day, roads drifted John Mapes 91 year old was buried today he died in Boxgrove
13 Boys Chored, brought a load of wood from bush & cut some feed A wne to Markham for Medicine for J PM he went around by Davids little Lewis is doing well Henry Chored PM W. very strong N Wind 3 deg below Zero this morning not much above this evening windy yet
14 A & Henry helped girls Pick 2 pr Fowls & took Butter Eggs & Fowls to Lewis's AM they went to Colon Reesors Sale PM it was Postponed untill the 22nd on account of bad weather W. a very strong Cold N Wind last night all day not quite so strong PM 3 deg above Zero this morning 15 above this evening the East & west roads badly blocked about the roughest day we have had this winter
15 boys Chored Henry & J went to Ceder Grove AM we cut feed & Chored PM Jacob Diller & Esther were here after supper W. Milder fine & Cler
16 A & J got some boards at SM & took them to D Ramers to get them dressed AM A Chored PM J feels pretty well now Henry & Mary drove to Norway
Feb 1901
I went to Toronto on Trolleys, Herman was here to dinner David Called after dinner ( he was at Thomas's) W. very fine mild & Cler he took Susanna with him
Sunday 17 a & Nancy went to see Grandma Hoover & Peter they are both sick with La Grippe I have lame back the last few days. Ada Hare was here to dinner Benj'ns were here PM W. very fine & Cler up to 30 deg at noon a little Cloudy PM
18 A took a Cord of first Class green wood to Markham to Dr Robinson I & Henry & Benj'n Cleaned 25 bags wheat AM took Pork out of Brine & A & Henry gathered and brought home a load of wood PM A took a sample of wheat to Locust Hill this evening W. very fine & Mild thawing some Henry took Adeline Mary & Anne to Flavius before supper A went to bring them home after supper
19 A took 54 Bus 20 lbs Dawson Wheat to Locust Hill AM @ 66 cts he took 50 Bus PM @ 66 cts Henry helped Benj'n get out a few logs then Benj'n helped us to Clean Wheat AM
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Feb 1901
J took mare Bonnie to get shod at Ceder Grove AM Nancy went with him as far as AB's W. rather sharp NW wind not strong flurries of snow PM
20 A & Henry Chored & helped Flavius weigh some live hogs AM Henry went to Goodyear's sale on 9th Markham with Flavius PM A went to Markham PM to Dr he is getting something to cure Asthma W. sharp NW wind all day I went to Flavius PM
21 Boys helped girls Pick Chickens cut feed & A took Oats to Br S's AM A mended Harness & Henry took Butter Eggs & Chickens to Lewis's PM J went to Locust Hill for Money for Wheat AM he is pretty well these few days W. sharp Cler AM flurries of snow PM the little flurries of snow patch the sleighing very well
22 I & Henry Cleaned last of Wheat about 11 bus & the 20th Century Oats A wheeled the Oats out of west barn on bag Truck the dust of the grain gives him the Asthma J scrapped away he is pretty well just now David's & Russel Came to dinner Lewis is not well enough to Come yet Br inlaw Simon Hoover's Came to supper
Feb 1901
David & boys went to Colon Reesor's sale PM W. Cler Sharp J bought Cider Barrel @ 10cts Davids brought Susanna home she enjoyed her visit with Davids took Anne with them
23 A & Henry Chored & shoveled some snow at Hebron AM A went to a sale at the old Wilkie farm & brought Chop home from Br S's Henry went to R Milroys sawing Bee PM I & Nancy started at 1/2 past 1100 & went to see Mother inlaw & Peter they are both a little on the Mend we Called at Davids a few Minutes got home before 500 W. Sharp & Cler pretty near Zero this morning, nearly Calm
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting except J & Susanna remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part of 10th C by C Burkholder MN's & Enos Nighswander & then 2 boys were here to dinner W. Cler Sharp air nearly Zero this morning
25 A Adeline & Mary went to Markham AM A chored PM Henry went to Toronto with Levi Burkholder, Levi Came here last evening & staid all night they drove to Norway with his Horse & Cutter & went to Toronto on the Trolley
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Feb 1901 March
AB's were here to supper W. fine Mild thawed a little PM a squaal of snow this evening
26 Boys Chored drew home few loads of limb wood I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius PM Br inlaw John Hoover's were here to dinner W. Cler Sharp a flurries of snow sleighing is still holding out pretty well
27 Boys Chored AM A went to E Craven's sawing Bee PM Henry done Benj'ns Chores Benj'n has our light Bobs to go to Herman's Carpet Rag Bee Mary & Anne went with them W. fine & Cler, very sharp Air
28 Henry helped Flavius cut logs for the addition to his barn AM I & A Cleaned Henhouse & I walked to J Burrows AM A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis I & Nancy went along as far as Br S's they are better but they do not go out yet W. very fine Cler & sharp
March 1 A went to Ratcliffe's SM on Townline between Markham and Whitchurch for Hemlock 2 X 4 Sctg we intend to build a silo he brought 800 ft. the sleighing is thin in places Henry Chored J went to Dr for
March 1901
Medicine for home & Nancy {illegible} both doing pretty well W. sharp raw west wind Cler AM some soft snow PM, pretty mild Br C Called this morning
2 A brought {blank space} ft sctg from Rat{illegible} Henry went awhile to Flavius AM JD's were here to supper W. fine Cler, sharp
Sunday 3 at home Johny Reesor's girls Anne and Lucinda Br N's & Flavius's were here to dinner NB's were here to supper W. Cler, Strong East wind. Snow awhile PM, rain a little while after dark, wind turned NW & turned Colder before bedtime
4 A brought {blank space} Sctg which Mkes 2050 ft Henry Chored & helped to shovel some snow in the drifts east of Flavius bridge PM. W. Mild Cler a strong W. wind thawing the sleighing is going around here but {cut off} says it is good farther north
5 Boys took grist Chop to Br S's & Cut some feed AM A Adeline & Mary went to Br inlaw John Hoover's PM W. Cold Strong wind last night
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Mar 1901
freezing & Cold all day, raw wind
6 A & Henry cut & trimmed some dying trees in old bush AM Henry helped Thomas Clean Oats a few hours PM A brought home Chop W. Zero this morning very cold, raw west wind
7 A & Henry Cut & trimmed trees AM Henry went to Pilkeys sawing bee PM A helped Thomas Clean Oats a few hours PM Br inlaw S B Lehman's were here to dinner W. sharp W. sine The sleighing is getting this on our Townline but it is good farther north
8 A & Henry took 2 loads 38 bags of Mixed grain (wild goose Oats & barley to Br S's to store AM they Chored PM. A Adeline & Mary went to Br S's to supper w. mild squaals of snow AM patched the sleighing pretty well heavy snow this evening the snow is soft, but not thawing
9 A & Henry sawed wood for Ed Craven's AM they took 3 Beech logs to Br S's PM J & Anne went to Markham PM Flavius Called this Morning I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Mild about 5 in fresh snow good sleighing, thawing some
Sunday 10 at home Henry Adeline & Mary went to Meeting at Widemans they went to Davids to dinner W. rather Cloudy this morning East wind strong AM very strong PM sleet & rain at times trees covered with Ice, good sleighing
11 Boys cleaned a lot of seed Oats and A & Henry helped Flavius fix one of his Pumps J & Anne went to Markham PM J is doing pretty well. Anne has La Grippe is not very bad W. Milder last night Ice all off the trees this morning a little drissly AM a little snow PM Colder this evening
12 Boys drew out some logs that they cut in old bush some of them were in bad position to saw we had a Sawing Bee PM about 20 hands altogether Herman's were here to dinner Davids came soon after dinner but they did not bring the little boys W. sharp west wind Cler, good sleighing.
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March 1901
13 Henry split wood A went to Claremont with sleigh to try to buy some sheeting for Silo & got none they had none Cut they begin to Cut in May he got back at noon. Stonehouse put up a National Milk Separator for us today we Can have it awhile on trial to buy it @ $80.00 if it gives satisfaction W. Strong East wind AM began to snow from East PM I went to Ceder Grove AM
14 Boys shoveled snow around the house & took a grist A helped Benj'n Kill a Pig AM A took Butter Eggs & a young Calf to Lewis's PM W. quite a deep snow on the ground north & south roads drifted in place. Some soft snow all day more or less. pretty mild
15 Boys drew some logs to SM. Herman was here to dinner he exchanged about 40 Bus of Oats for seed Elias & Joseph Barkey brought Emma Gibner to visit they were to supper W. rather Cloudy pretty sharp
16 A & Henry helped Flavius draw sand from Tweedies with teams J went PM to see how Ruhana Drudge is she has been Bleeding at the Lungs different times latly
March 1901
She seemed pretty well today W. sharp last night & all day fine & Cler thawing a little in the sun very good sleighing
Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Benj'ns to dinner W. fine squaal of snow AM Clered up thawed som in the sun PM
18 Boys drew dung on field south of barn AM drew 4 Ceder logs out of the Old Shank Swamp to Br S's PM I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's to dinner W. very fine & Mild thawing the sleighing is thin in places
19 A Adeline & Anne went to Davids to a rag sewing Bee Henry went to Flavius to go to Herman's Sawing Bee but they did not go it was too stormy Snow last night & nearly all day wind from East all day. Mild J & Henry sawed some of the Scantling for the Silo frame PM
20 Boys went to the Shank swamp AM to Cut a Ceder but it was not good. they sawed scantling PM W. Strong East wind drizzling rain PM thawing
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21 Boys skinned a sheep Cleaned the Henhouse & Sawed Scantlings AM A went to J Burrows' Sawing Bee PM Henry Sawed Scantlings PM W. a very little snow & frost last night below freezing point all day J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM very fair sleighing yet
22 A & Henry drew dung south of bush AM J went to J Thom's sale on the old Thomas Wood place I & A went to Markham PM I got a new pair of spectacles at RA Mason's @ $1.50 W. very fine & Cler sharp Air very fair sleighing yet. J bought a string of Bells & 2 Horse Brushes @ 20 cts
23 A & Henry finished drawing dung AM they chored PM & A brought home some Chop J went to Hermans to dinner W. fine & Cler thawing PM. sleighing going
Sunday 24 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Mary staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Luke part of 10 C Br C Joseph Graves were here to dinner J Adeline Anne & A went to Flavius to supper W. rather Cloudy mild & thawing sleighing about gone Creek hig. a good few Buggies at Meeting
March 1901
25 Boys drove through some banks out the Townline, with waggon to make the track on the turnpike the road was along the fence part of the way then A got 4 shoes set at the Ceder Groves shop (A Clemdenig's) AM then he went to John Milroys sawing Bee & Henry went to Herman's sawing Bee PM W. Cloudy Mild all day East wind snow going fast
26 Boys fixed up one drum of our land roller they put in about one half new staves AM they all went to Uncle Josephus Reesor's Sale PM J bought swill Barrel @ 20 cts W. rain till about 10 AM pretty Cler Mild PM a pretty heavy thunder shower last night
27 A & Henry split wood in bush AM they went to T Coxworths Sawing Bee PM W. Cold NW wind all the day freezing tonight
28 A & Henry finished splitting wood AM A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's Henry Chored & J went to T Hunter's Sale on the 7th Con Pickering with Thomas PM he bought a 3 spring waggon in pretty good Condition @ $3.50 W. Cold NW wind there is lots of snow yet on the 7th Con, all Came in sleighs to the sale. Thomas went with spring waggon Ketura was here awhile PM
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Mar 1901 April
29 A & Henry Cut summer wood in old bush, there were 17 Wild Geese down on our Meadow this PM A & J went for Br S's David & Thomas David has a Good Rifle he fired 3 shots among them but did not Kill any W. frost last night Cold NW wind Cler thawing some though the day
30 Boys split a lot of Posts in Shank swamp AM J & A went to Markham PM Henry drew 2 loads Pine roots from 5th Con near Flavius fence PM W. Cler Cold NW wind Amelia Ernest & Carl were here to dinner
Sunday 31 at home Ada Hare was here to dinner W. Cler Cold NW wind thawing some
April 1 A & Henry Piled Wood in old bush they also tapped 9 trees sap runs well I tapped in door yard & Nancy boiled 2 qts Molasses by adding some sugar J went to Herman's PM to ask him to bring some nails from Toronto he is going on Wednesday Br C Calle awhile PM W. very fine & Cler. Cold wind from north
2 Boys sowed clover seed on Fall Wheat this morning then they brought big load Pine roots from Flavius & brought home the sap from bush there was a big run I boil in the shop & Nancy finished on the stove She made 2 qts more today
April 1901
W. N East Wind sap run prety well froze last night thawing today rain this evening J went to Wonches sale in Whitevale PM he bought a Bureau @ $2.30 Andrew Reesor Called at noon he is taking the Dominion Census
3 Boys Clipped Horses feet & legs and Chored AM Henry helped Flavius draw in logs at SM A took Butter to Lewis's PM W. soft snow last night & AM, drizzly rain PM
4 Henry got Mares Minnie & Jenny shod at Clendennings Ceder Grove then he went around by Whitevale & brought home the Bureau that J bought J got Mare Bonnie shod too. AM A Chored AM J & A went to Glenennings Sale on 3rd Con Scarboro Henry went to Meet Herman at Armadale to bring home our Nails Herman bought the Nails but did not bring them the roads were too heavy I boiled sap in shop Nancy finished on Stove W. fine mild a slight drissle at noon
Good Friday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Adeline they staid with Susanna remarks & Sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Davids were here to dinner with their little boys
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April 1901
little Lewis is fine & smart W. a little frost last night trees dripping Cloudy AM Cler PM Benj'ns were here PM Ketura was here to supper
6 A & Henry brought a load sawdust & finished covering Ice Henry went to Flavius Sawing Bee PM J went to Markham got some Medicine for Nancy & Paid a Balance at Moore's the Pump Maker's I & Nancy made over 4 qts Molasses W. East wind Cloudy all day, sharp Air
Easter Sunday 7 I & Nancy went to Br S's to dinner Amelia Ernest & Carl were here to dinner & supper & stay all night Jesse Burkholder's were here to supper Tillie Burkholder & Nettie Called PM W. fine & Cler sharp wind from north
Easter Monday 8 at home Flavius Herman's & Benj'ns were here to dinner & supper the girls had a quilting David's Could not Come it was took Cold for little Lewis There was a cold raw wind from the north squaals of snow AM
9 A & Henry sawed & split wood J sorted 3 Barrels of Russets AM he brought home some Chop from Br S's PM W. strong N Wind all day, Milder
10 J & A went to Toronto 3 Barrels Russets @ $2.50 26 1/2 Bus Oats @ 34 cts they brought out 9 Kegs nails for us & Flavius & 3 Kets for Andrew Dimma @$2.45 per Keg for 3 in $2.35 for 4 in & $2.75 for shingle nails
April 1901
Henry took the last of our Wheat about 11 Bus to Spinks Exchanged for Flour AM he sawed wood PM W. very fine & Cler but a strong N wind mild
11 J A & Henry drew lumber & Timber from Br S's to Flavius AM J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's he took Susanna as far as Br C's A & Henry sawed & split some wood & finished a long new ladder PM W. very fine & Cler but a Cool N wind the wind has been in the north a long time the roads are good some teams are working on the fields A & Henry drove Mare Rosie in Cart awhile PM
12 Henry helped Flavius Plow & scrape the Cellar for Addition to the barn J went to Markham for some Medicine for himself he got some in the druggists some of (Pieces) A has lame back he strained himself the other day lifting timbers at the sawmill I went to Burrows this morning to get more Powders for Mare Bonnie she has something like the {illegible} since Monday W. very fine & Cler, wind in the East
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April 1901
13 J & Benj'n grubbed in big field AM Henry helped Benj'n Man D March hitch up a Colt AM he went well J sowed 8 bags Ligones Oats PM Henry Plowed in furrows east of dam & harrowed after J PM the ground works well A has lame back it is getting better W. very fine & Cler wind in the east
Sunday 14 at home Henry Adeline & Mary went to Benj'n Stover's to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder was here to supper W. Cloudy all day East wind went down without rain
15 I & A & Henry drew in last of our logs at SM this morning 17 then Henry went to help to Move Ineson's house at Belford J & A finished sowing big field & began East of dam I took Susanna to Benj'ns with Mare Bonnie she is getting better I drove her to Ceder Grove PM & then brought Susanna home again W. fine Cler Mild roads like June
16 A & Henry sowed in field East of dam with Ligano Oats J took Cow Silvia to Freemans AM then he drove one team & I & Henry took away lumber at SM PM I went to Clods & brought 2 doz suckers @ 3cts per Doz
April 1901
they Caught over 300 at Kirkham today W. very fine & Cler & Mild
17 A & Henry sowed the Knoll with 20th Century Oats (5 acres) & A finished rolling big field & then rolled the Fall Wheat Henry harrowed field back of Orchard W. strong east wind. Mild I & Nancy & girls Cleaned garden & I dug a bit it is fine & dry Jenny & Nettie Kenney were here awhile after supper
18 A sowed Mixed grain in field north of Orchard didnt quite finish. Henry harrowed & grubbed south of garden J Chored & took Butter Eggs to Lewis's PM W. a slight drizzly rain AM held up after dinner Came heavier awhile towards evening. Cold N. Wind towards night
19 A finished sowing Mixed grain then he sowed barley south of garden as far East as Creek the east side of Creek is too wet Henry harrowed J Chored I went to Flavius this morning. M. Stonehouse & his Brother were here to dinner we bought the separator that he left here sometime ago I Paid him $27.50 Cash & gave him my note for $50 Payable Nov 1st without interest W. a little frost this Morning Cler Cool
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April 1901
20 I A & Henry moved Turnips out of Cellar into Mangel Cellar AM I went to the half yearly Conference at Hebron PM J went to Toronto on Pacific he got one of McLaughlins Electric Belts at $10.00 Abraham Hoover was here to dinner. W. a strong NE wind & soft snow all day some times mixed with rain the snow melted as it fell on the ground but laid on the grass there are 3 or 4 in in place there was some sharp sleet towards evening
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J staid with Susanna (Mary went to work at Uriah Drudges on Monday last their little boys had the scarlet feever are better again but I guess Mary will have to stay untill they get the house Cleaned) remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 25 C by C Burkholder. C Burkholder's were here to dinner W. strong N East wind & rain at times, snow about all gone. Creek pretty high
22 Boys Chored fixed some fence along Pickering townline AM J & Henry brought 1835 lbs of lime from Markham to Flavius @ 32 cts per Cwt PM A helped girls to Whitewash Kitchen PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM and brought her home PM W. very fine & Mild East wind Showrey at dark a little distant thunder
April 1901
23 W Bishop & Jess Shank Came the Morning Boys helped them & they took floor out of Reaper house & Built up A silo about 16 feet high till night I drove Mare Bonnie to Burrows AM he was not at home I drove here to Ceder Grove PM her leg is not well yet W. Cloudy drizzly at times. AM some Cler & warm PM
24 Boys Chored AM fixed some fence PM J & Henry went Fishing with Flavius in Peticoat Creek toward evening at 2nd Con Pickering with our net they caught 29 fine suckers there were a good many caught there yesteday W. warm some drizzle of rain AM & PM J & Nancy went to Markham AM
25 W Bishop & Jess Shank worked at the Silo Building Boys all helped we are raising the building as high as the barn & are putting on a Peak roof north & south the plates are as high as the barn plates I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM Nancy & Susanna went along as far as AB's W. fine warm & Cler. Mare Bonnie much better Herman Called AM for a bag of seed Oats
26 Henry helped Flavius at digging foundation & Benj'n hlepd W. Bishop
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April 1901
& Jess Shank J Chored AM he put on some Grafts at U Drudges & helped dig at Flavius PM W. very fine & Cler I drove Mare Bonnie to Burrows & to Ceder Grove PM
27 A helped W Bishop & Jess Shank finish Silo except sheeting the inside AM Henry was at Flavius all day A was there PM J was at Flavius AM he rolled Meadow PM I & Nancy went to U Drudges PM Ruhana is pretty smart at present the little boys are all better W. very fine & Cler
Sunday 28 I & Nancy started to go to JD's we got about half way when we met B Dillers so we turned back they were here to dinner W. a very lovely & fine day Maggie McCreight & Anne Milroy Called this evening
29 A & Henry went to Flavius this Morning we expected Ellis the Mason to begin the wall he did not Come so boys soon came home again & Henry harrowed the root ground J took some Chop to Br S's & brought a Barrel of Salt from Ceder Grove he Cultivated East of Creek & below Orchard PM I dug some garden for Nancy A worked in back garden W. fine & very warm things are growing nicely. trees are budding the grass is growing
April 1906 May
The Fall Wheat was winter Killed in places but it is Picking up fine
30 A & Henry went to Flavius but Came home again Ellis Came about 9 Oc so Henry went after dinner to help they dug Some garden & dug up some Maple & Ash trees in our bush AM J & A planted them PM from the Graveyard south to the Corner W. warm drizzly rain at times I have very lame back
May 1 Henry helped at Flavius A drew stone off root ground & began ganging J went to Ceder Grove AM with Mare Bonnie AM she is pretty near better he drilled a big stone on root ground & fired it off he had David Reesor's drill he took it to BSS at Ceder Grove & got it sharped & left it at Davids again W. Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM My back very lame J & A took a load of Stones to Flavius from out root ground this Morning & brought home Chop
2 J helped awhile at Flavius AM he took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM Henry ganged in root ground PM Nancy & A went to Markham & to Davids to dinner then went to see Grandmother PM she is quite smart W. fine Shower early this Morning Cler & warm today my back is lame yet
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May 1901
3 A sowed barley East of Creek & East of Orchard AM J brought about 9 Barrles of lime from Markham PM Henry ganged in root ground & Harrowed barley which finishes our seeding what he had sowen before the rain is all green & growing fine. W. Cool N wind fine & Cler back lame yet
4 Henry Made Mangel drills about 3 Acres on east side of field behind Cider House J sowed them with Mare Bonnie she is about all right A rolled the barley below house & north of Orchard I Cut some Potatoes & we planted them along the lane in some short Mangel drills W. ver fine but Cool wind. Mary Came home from U Drudges. She thinks she must go back again on Monday Ruhana is no better the little boys are all right
Sunday 5 at home Henry Mary & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans Br S's were here to dinner Ada Hare was here PM W. very fine growing day. Cool wind AM very fine & warm PM
6 J finished rolling Henry drew stone at Flavius with Mare Bonnie & stone boat they dug garden till noon
May 1901
A spread dung south of bush AM he Plowed PM I went around among the neighbours this morning to ask them to help to scrub the Meeting house on Wednesday. Henry finished spreading dung & dug garden PM I took Nancy & Susanna to Jess Reesor's PM & went to Ceder Grove & brought them home again Jess has been in Toronto about a year on Street Cars as Motorman his family are Moving in in a few days W. very fine & Cler
7 Boys plowed harrowed & rolled corn ground south of bush J Chored & Caught some Chubs PM I & Nancy went to Hermans to dinner & Called at JB's awhile PM W. very fine & Cler Mrs Burrows Called awhile this evening with her sister Mrs Mary Watson. A Mr Stub representing the Stub Briggs Co of Toronto Called this evening & bought 100 Bus Ligano Oats to be delivered at Locust Hill tomorrow @ 40 cts per Bus
8 A & Henry drew dung on root ground we did not get it all Covered in the fall AB's Jess filled. J went to Markham for the Oat bags. they were not there, they were sent to Locust Hill
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May 1901
so he Came bay Locust Hill & got them we all went to work & filled 40 of them A & J took them up PM they weighed I & Adeline helped scrub Meeting house AM W. fine & warm like rain this evening distant thunder raining a little now 900 the trees are out in leaf & a great many blossoms
9 A & Henry plowed down dung in west part of field behind Cider house J helped to dig garden AM he took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. fine, but blowed from East drizzly rain towards evening it did not rain last night
10 A & Henry finished Plowing down dung J drove one team while Henry spread dung I went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went awhile to Uriah Drudge's PM Ruhana is some better W. Cloudy awhile AM fine & Cler PM J Ionson was here last night with his Horse: Ashdale:
11 Boys Pulled off the boards on north side of East Mow in East barn adjoining the silo & also on east side of leanto where it joins the strawshed we want the boards for to board up the addition to Flavius barn they harrowed & rolled the Corn ground PM
May 1901
I went to Flavius AM & gave him the money to Pay the mason Ellis for building the wall he finished on Wednesday then I went to Ceder Grove W. fine rain last night Cloudy awhile then, Cler & warm distant thunder PM Cooler this evening
Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner W. Cool & Cler AM dark & heavy squaals Came up PM a little distant thunder pretty strong wind pretty heavy showers
13 J & Henry Chored & Pulled off some Caterpillers AM Henry sowed feed Corn in west part of field behind Cider house & south of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove for Seed Corn AM Adeline Mary went to Markham PM W. Cool N wind Cler. A brought 700 Hemlock from Ratcliffs @ $10.00 per M
14 Boys pulled down old fence along north end of Calf pasture & dressed a lot of round rails to make a straight fence along there I & Nancy went to McN's to dinner W. Cler but Cool very fine PM Herman's were here to dinner today
15 Boys put in the posts & finished the fence I brought home Chop they plowed & raked the back garden PM
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I took Susanna to JD's & went to Ceder Grove AM & brought home $6.00 worth of sugar Granulated @ 21 lbs for lb $ Cooking 23 lbs I & Anne Started after 2 PM & went to Reesors flats & got a fine mess of Mushrooms & Called at JD's & brought Susanna home W. very fine day a white frost last night I don't think there was any damage done Thomas Called this morning & took Nancy with him she Came home after dinner she says they have a young son
Ascension day 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's (Susanna went too) remarks & sermon on Acts part of 1st C by Br C Johny Reesor's & Daniel Ramer & his son Martin were here to dinner Davids were here to supper. W. very fine
17 Henry went to Herman's to fill dung A went to Benj'ns to help to plow & scrape the big ditch from Boyds line south he helped awhile then rain stopped them A cut seed Potatoes PM J & Benj'n staked off some more grading on Pickering townline PM I & Nancy Called at Thomas's PM to see the little boy he is doing well we also Called at Flavius little Eva is not well W. a few fine showers through the day a sharp heavy clap of thunder at bedtime no rain before or after it & no more thunder
May 1901
18 Boys Plowed on Pickering Townline with one team AM A & Henry helped at Flavius with team PM to Clear out the new barn Cellar J got Horses Chief & Billy shod at Ceder Grove PM I took Susanna to Flavius PM & brought her home again I went to Rouge near Scarboro School house & caught a small mess of Chubs AM W. very fine day Flavius Reesor Called
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna Sermon on St Mat 26 & 27 C's by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated no visitors A & Henry Adeline Mary & Anne went to JD's to supper W. a drizzly rain & East wind all AM not heavy Cleared up after dinner slight rain PM
20 A & Henry worked at Flavius all day pulling out granery & building a wall in front of new Cellar I & J took a grist Chop to Br S's & brought a load of Maple lumber to Flavius' PM W. drizzly rain AM Cleared up PM fine & warm
21 A & Henry straightened Posts & fixed fence along Scarboro townline west of lane AM J took Susanna to Herman's & left her to stay awhile then he went to Claremont
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to see H White about some Ceder sheeting to sheet silo we Can get it at $20.00 per M. we do not Know if we will take it W. strong East wind prety Cler
22 Boys Chored & worked in shop A & Henry made 2 small stands W. slow drizzling rain from East till about 4 PM I got some Mushrooms on Pickering & Scarboro townline A got a lot on 5th Scarboro Close fog this evening very growing weather the crops are growing very fast the grass is very large the fall Wheat is mostly good
23 Henry helped Benj'n fix fences A began fixing old waggon Wheels he is going to Cut them down to Make Trucks out of our old Waggon & will bolt inch maple on each side of the spokes J went to see Bishop AM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's AM I & Nancy went to M Barkeys for some Plants PM W. very warm showers went around north PM
24 Victoria Day (So Called in Memory of our late gracious Queen) A worked at Truck wheels Henry helped Benj'n at fences till awhile after dinner J went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cloudy AM began to drizzle at noon drizzly nearly all PM a little Cooler East wind
May 1901
25 Henry & Mary went to Markham AM A worked at Franks all day J went to Sale in Markham at Silas Barber's he went with Thomas Henry went to Do & M Barkey's to tell them that Abraham Smiths wife died last night & will be Buried tomorrow I & Nancy started after an early supper & went to Herman's to stay all night. W. rather Cloudy PM East wind I got Mare Bonnie shod at Ceder Grove PM
Whit Sunday 26 we staid at Herman's till after dinner then we went to funeral of A Smiths wife at Widemans, Sermon by Br C on 1st Book of Samuel by Br C then a Dunkard by the name of Wenger Preached too we came home after the Funeral W. drizzly & Cloudy rather Cool
Whit Monday 27 Davids came to dinner then David & the boys went fishing to Kirkhams & to Kingston road got a very few Esther & the girls went looking for Mushrooms got some Flavius Fanny & little Eva were here PM W. very fine & Cler misty awhile this morning
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May 1901
Menno Burkholders brought Aaron Weber & wife & Isaac Gingrich & wife from Woolwich to supper
28 Boys planted Potatoes 34 drills in root field behind Cider House AM A & Henry Carried Potatoes out of Cellar PM J shot 3 crows PM to bpu on the Corn W. rather Cloudy I went to Ceder Grove AM I planted sweet corn & some popcorn
29 A & Henry took fat steer to Lewis's AM J took Butter & Eggs they rode home with him we sold the steer @ $4.25 per Cwt, he weighed 1040 lbs A worked at Trucks PM J & Henry brought home some lumber & took some to Flavius from SM W. mild rain awhile AM Cloudy PM
30 A worked at Trucks J & Henry Chored & straightened some fence along Scarboro Townline I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. Cloudy AM Cler awhile PM Clouded up as we Came home rained very heavy before we got home did not get wet much
31 A worked at wheels Henry took our 3 sheep & went with Thomas & they washed them at Br S's J went AM & got a great lot of mushrooms mostly in J McCreights bush
May 1901 June
(north of Cober's) W. Cloudy AM very heavy rain Just at noon rain off & on all PM the creek is pretty high
June 1 J was at Thomas's getting some Iron strapping made to bolt on each side of the Truck wheels A finished the wood work of the wheels Henry finished Painting them AM. A & Henry got more Rosie shod on four feet PM W. drizzly rain AM Cler PM I & Nancy started about 2 PM & went to Davids & staid all night
Sunday 2 went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Luke part of 19th C by C Burkholder went to Peter Burkholder's to dinner then Came home W. rain this morning till about 9 AM then prety cler till after dinner when it rained till about 3 PM Clered up till we was prety near home when it rained heavy for a while
3 A & Henry drove down & straightened Posts south of graveyard & out near 11th Con AM they pulled down rebuilt rail fence from Corner of 11th to the bush PM J took our Horses Chief & Billy & Thomas's spring waggon & he & Thomas & Benj'n went to Stouffville J got 4 Truck Tires for $1.50 Cents W. very fine & Cler
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4 A & henry helped Benj'n Brick his Horse stable floor AM J went with Dave March & got 500 Bricks at Cherrywood @ $6.00 per M Henry sheared the sheep PM & helped awhile at Benj'ns after he was done Herman's Called AM they went to M Barkeys Harvey staid here for dinner W. very fine & warm
5 J brought road scraper from Nick Reesor's Henry helped awhile at Benj'n's at stable A laid some floor in Old Hog pen AM J & Henry scraped Pickering townline & A fixed oven & they cut some feed PM W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy Anne & Susanna went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's they were not at home then we went to Br inlaw Peter's to dinner
6 Herman's & Br inlaw Peter's Came this morning A hitched our Horses to Herman's spring waggon & Mary & Anne went along too they went to Mouth of Rouge fishing they did not catch many J & Henry helped Flavius draw some sticks of timber from bush to the barn AM they Chored PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's AM W. warm, shower AM Cler PM Herman's & Peter's were here to supper
7 A & Henry hlepd Carpenters at Flavius J scuffled some Mangels & went to Unionville for his road list PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine getting Cooler
June 1901
8 A & Henry helped Carpenters J scuffled Mangels & I & he asked hands to raise addition to Flavius barn on Monday PM W. very strong Cool wind going down this evening
Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to Meeting at {illegible} remarks by Br C Sermon on St John part of 5 C by Bishop Christian Schaum from Indiana went to Widow Susan Widemans to dinner then we Came home W. very fine Cler & Cool, rather strong wind from NW we did not get very cold
10 A & Henry helped Carpenters at Flavius they stripped the shingles & took the roof off J brought big load of shingles home we thought we could use them in the Smokehouse & shop but they were not very good we all went to Flavius PM we raised the {illegible} after 3 PM W. very very fine & Cler J & A started about 5 PM & went to Markham station & brought 1000 ft Tamerac sheeting for our Silo Bishop gets it from Lindsay @ $18.00 per M
11 A helped Carpenters all day J grubbed field Corn with drill & harrowed potatoes Henry Chored AM he & Flavius brought 100 quarter thousand shingle Bunches from
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west of Markham we got them from Bishops they had them delivered there to shingle a building & ours did not come to the station so they gave us them to put on Flavius barn W. very fine & warm, like showers going around
12 A helped Carpenters all day Henry & D March (Benj'ns Man) thinned Mangels AM then Henry helped Carpenters PM J & I Made a drill for sweet potatoes & J helped awhile at Mangels AM he topped thistles PM he took Mary to Dr after supper. She has Eczema on her feet & legs I & Nancy took a drive to Geo Davidsons to see when the road Machine is Coming to Grade on Pickering townline. they intend to come on Friday. W. very warm & Cler
13 A & Henry helped Carpenters J went to bring a few more squares shingles & took 6 Bunches to exchange the boys brought 2nd Class is a mistake he grubbed a road when they Plowed a few weeks ago then he grubbed the Turnip ground I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's AM Ruhana Drudge & her Boys Benjamin & Levi were here to supper she is still able to be up & around W. very warm Distant thunder tonight I brought little Eva with me Nancy & I took her home this evening
June 1901
14 Henry helped Carpenters A helped with team on Road Machine till about 1/2 past 3 PM then he thinned Mangels J thinned Mangels he helped Carpenters PM W. very warm thunder showers in the distance
15 J A & Henry helped Carpenters AM they very nearly finished shingling they sowed our turnips & thinned some Mangels PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W very fine & Cooler I must add that Davids Esther & the little boys Came after we were in bed to stay all night
Sunday 16 we all intended to go to Meeting at Hebron except J he took a bad spell so Nancy Susanna & Henry staid with him remarks by C Gayman Sermon on Romans part of 5th C by Bishop Christian Schaum from Indiana. Bishop Schaum his daughter Anne Jacob Troscel & wife from Wayne Co Ohio C Burkholder & wife Johny Burkholder& wife Pre C Gayman wife & daughter David Burkholder Suzie Sprague Ada Robinson & mary & Tenie Robinson were here to dinner. Casper Wideman & his sister Lizzie Detailer from Michigan were here to supper W. fine Cool Cler
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17 I & Nancy & Anne went to Br inlaw Enos Hoovers to dinner Boys thinned Mangels AM A & Henry helped Benj'n PM J Chored & went to Ceder Grove PM W. warm cloudy this morning Clered up PM thunder showers went around
19 A & Henry helped Benj'n at Mangels till about 4 PM J grubbed Corn PM I & Nancy & Susanna went to Cobers PM they were not at home W. a very fine steady shower this morning fine & Cler tody
20 Henry Chored A wne to help Benj'n J & Mary went to Markham AM J took 5 bags Oats to Br S's & took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM A & Henry Chored PM W. Cloudy this Morning began to rain slow & steady about 8 AM rained till noon warm PM Beef ring started this morning B Diller's wife & Children were driving west on our Townline this evening the Horses got frightened at a Poney & turned & upset the Buggy & threw them out they were not badly hurt the Buggy was broken more or less
June 1901
21 A drew gravel for statute labor from Collins Pit onto Pickering Townline J is Pathmaster Henry Chored and finished thinning Mangels I & Nancy went to B Dillers after dinner they are not badly hurt I brought home 6 bags Chop W. very fine & warm shower went around PM
22 Henry filled gravel AM A put Paris green on late Potatoes with Blower they are fast coming up & they are nearly Covered with old Bugs (in places) A went to J Smith Barn raising on the old Break Homestead Henry & Ann went to Markham PM J Chored & Cut weeds PM W. air from east thunder Clouds in the North went all PM pretty heavy thunder & heavy rain after supper
Sunday 23 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat Part of 15 C by Br C went to Menno Burkholder to dinner & to Jos Burkholder's to supper) that is David's son he lives with them) Henry Adeline & Anne were in Meeting too W. very fine
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24 A & Henry sprouted & bagged 18 bags Potatoes J scuffled some Mangels AM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cler & warm A Shank was here to dinner he Peddles small whitefish
25 A & Henry mowed some swail hay on the Jacob Reesor farm Thomas gave it to us. AM they bagged 2 more bags of Potatoes & cut some Thistles we killed 2 Pigs after supper J took Mare Bonnie & got her shod on hind feet I went along as far as Br S's to fish but they did not bite W. very very warm, a slight shower this Morning
26 Henry cut thistles in Pasture J went to see Carpenters to Come to Flavius to fix granary then he scuffled Potatoes till noon he Chored & turned hay at Cravens PM A went to Toronto 20 bags Potatoes @ 30 cts per bag 2 Pigs 129 & 132 @ 9.75 per Cwt Christian Brillinger & wife were here to supper. W. very warm
27 A worked at Flavius laying Mow floor J & Henry grubbed Corn with Seeder W. very very warm fully 90 deg in shade Thomas & Anne Diller Came home from Missouri today at noon
June 1901
28 J cut swail north of Orchard with Mower A & Henry Cut along creek & fence with scythes AM they brought home a small load from the Jacob Reesor farm PM I & Nancy went to U Drudges AM & to Ceder Grove Mary Came home this evening she has been there since Monday Ruhana is a little better but far from well W. very very warm yet about 90 deg
29 A & Henry helped at Flavius T Bishop was there they put in the granary all except the Bins I Blowed Paris Green onto the Pumpkins & early Potatoes & went to Ceder Grove AM J Chored & scuffled A & Henry Came home early then they brought in the swail hay W. very very warm about 90 deg
Sunday 30 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 25th C by C Gayman went to David Ramers to dinner & to Davids to supper W. quite a bit Cooler fine Breeze from NW. A. Mary & Anne were in Meeting too
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July 1 Boys Scuffled & hoed Corn I took Susanna to Benj'ns after dinner & brought her home this evening Boys began to dig a grave for Hezekiah Hilts daughter after supper W. very very warm about 90
2 Boys finished grave till about 9 AM then they hoed Corn we all went to the Funeral of Hilts's daughter about 1/2 past 3 PM I don't know the name of the Preacher he had to Preach outside Mrs Hilts was too Much overcome to go inside the weather was very warm I think about 90 deg there are some Thunder Clouds going round Susanna was at home alone. a slight shower this morning
3 Boys finished hoeing Corn & began thinning turnips Henry helped Benj'ns draw in hay AM I & Nancy went to JB's to dinner W. some Cooler Cler
4 J Mowed a few Acres in Meadow till about 10 Oc A Mowed along fences Henry thinned Turnips A Scuffled Mangels J & Henry hoed Potatoes PM I took grist to Br S's AM W. pretty warm, not so warm as it was a fine shower about 4 PM. heavy thunder showers went around Adeline Mary & Anne went to U Drudges PM
July 1901
Herman's were here to supper we sent our Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove with Herman's this evening E Lewis has sold his farm & Kennedys will take our stuff to Toronto to Lewis's in the future
5 Henry Blowed Paris Green on late Potatoes A Scuffled Mangels untill about 9 AM when a fine rain stopped them A & Henry went to Flavius to work at silo Henry worked till evening A came home & worked at Truck wheels J went to Hermans I & Nancy & Susanna went to Isaac Reesor's PM & staid to supper W. the rain soaked the dust nicely it was rather Cloudy PM, nice & Cool & East wind this evening heard today that Uncle Saml Reesor was found dead in his bed this morning a thunder storm going around at bedtime
6 Boys Scuffled Potatoes & Corn Henry Blowed Paris Green on late Potatoes A mowed about 2 Acres in Meadow PM I brought home 5 bags. Chop AM & Blacked our single Harness Flavius Children & Drudges Boys were here eating Ice Cream this evening W. not so warm AM warmer PM heavy rain at night
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Henry raked the hay that J cut on Thursday
Sunday 7 we all went to Funeral of my Uncle Samuel Reesor he was Buried in the Graveyard at Ceder Grove a young man by the name of Hallman spoke on Rev 14 C 13 V Br inlaw Saml Hoover & JD's Thomas & Anne were here to dinner M Barkeys boys JD's Jacob & Esther & Peter's Jacob & Elisabeth were here PM Barkeys boys went home the rest staid to supper W. very fine some light drizzle of rain
8 I Commenced Teaching German in Hebron Meeting House today I had 17 Pupils to begin with Boys Scuffled Corn with 2 Scufflers awhile A Mowed the most of the Meadow Henry got NB's Tedder & ran it over a lot of the Meadow W. very fine & Cler, not very warm MN's Sarah was here to dinner she brought Enos's 2 boys to school E Lewis was here to dinner
9 I taught school Boys finished cutting Meadow & drew in 10 loads D March (Benj'ns Man) helped PM. W. very fine & Cler Adeline & Anne went to Markham AM little Russell is staying here & goes to school
July 1901
10 A & Henry scuffled Corn awhile with two Scufflers AM then they helped Benj'n till noon. they drew in 5 big loads hay PM D March helped J went to Saml Reesors barn raising PM I taught school W. very warm 80 deg
11 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod Henry Scuffled Corn then they drew in Henry helped Benj'n PM J & A drew in loads hay PM I taught school & went to Ceder Grove with Butter & Eggs after school W. prety warm, cler, Cloudy this morning Joe Wideman came about bedtime to stay all night
12 J cut swail east of young Orchard Henry put Paris Green on Potatoes. A mowed along fences in swail A helped Flavius J & Henry drew in hay rakings PM W. pretty warm Jess Reesor's wife & Esther Ming{illegible} were here to supper
13 A helped Flavius all day J & Henry got 2 Posts in Shank swamp & run Mower over old Orchard to cut rubbish that grew up in it AM then Henry helped Flavius PM I & J brought in
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good load of hay out of swail east of young Orchard W. pretty warm I went to Ceder Grove AM
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke part of 6 C by C Burkholder Herman's were here to dinner Ada Hare & Flavius Children & Russell to supper & Br C & Becca were here to supper too Russell stays again to go to school W. very warm
15 A helped Flavius all day Henry Mowed fence Corners AM he helped Benj'n PM J took grist Oats to Br S's AM he scuffled Potatoes PM. W. very very warm about 90 deg MN's Sarah was here to dinner Danl Ramer brought his son Martin to board here to go to school
16 Boys Scuffled Mangels AM they gathered & took in some fence Corner hay & hoed Mangels PM W. very very warm I think the warmest yet thunder shower went around N East
17 Boys hoed Mangels AM J A & Henry Mary & Anne went to a Gathering of the Reesor family near Locust Hiil it is now 100 years since my Great Grandfather Came to Canada from Pennsylvania & took up his land
July 1901
there were about 400 present nearly all connected to the Reesor's W. warm a thunder shower went around N East
18 Boys Cut Barley south of garden & began Cuting Fall Wheat W. warm yet not quite as warm as it has been Br C Came this morning with David Reesor from Clarence County N.Y. he staid until school time Mary & Anne brought Susanna home from Johny Reesor's she has been there the last few days
19 Boys Cut the most of the fall wheat Herman was here to dinner he went to Spinks for Bran J went with him Davids came this evening for Russell Danl Ramer Came for Martin W. quite a bit Cooler
20 Boys finished Cutting fall wheat AM they cut swail in Wheat field PM W. very warm again
Sunday 21 girls & A got nearly to go to Meeting at Altona then it began to thunder in NE there was a fine shower of rain then they waited awhile & went to Joseph Burkholders to dinner & to Menno Burkholders to supper
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I & Nancy & Susanna went to Benj'n Stovers to dinner W. Cloudy AM pretty warm PM the shower this Morning just laid the dust
22 A fixed Binder Canvas J & Henry Cut swail around young swamp Am they cut Barley East of Creek & east of old Orchard PM & brought in a load of the swail hay that they Cut on Saturday W. pretty warm Cooler after Sunset I took 5 bags grist to Br S's this morning & I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening & brought Chop home
23 Henry got Mares Jenny & Minnie shod on Fore feet A finished hoeing Mangels AM then they brought in the last of the swail hay & 4 loads barley south of house W. very warm about 90 deg J went to see Bishop to Come & sheet up the silo
24 A & Henry pitched some dung to get room to build a straw stack & brought in 2 loads barley AM A laid floor in new mow at Flavius & Henry helped Flavius draw in Barley & Wheat PM W. very warm nearly 90 I took Susanna to JD's this morning & brought her home this evening
July 1901
25 A & Henry were both at Flavius A Came home at noon awhile to help J Clean out the Cistern W. not so warm Clouded up with East wind began to rain slow & steady about 5 PM, raining yet at bedtime
26 A & Henry worked at Flavius J Chored J Ionson made his last round this week W. very fine & Cool a fine rain last evening there was some water in the road this evening as I went to Ceder Grove
27 Boys drew in last of barley till noon then there Came a fine little shower then they took about 34 bags of mixed grain to Br S's to store it & 5 bags barley to Chop when they Came home they brought in the barley raking till supper a heavy rain after supper a little distant thunder nice & Cool
Sunday 28 Adeline Mary & Henry started to go to Meeting at Widemans rain stopped thme at Davids they staid to dinner & supper I & Nancy walked to AB's to dinner W. very warm this AM showers of rain till about 10 Oc then shower after shower from about 2 PM till dark Ada Hare was here to dinner & staid all night some thunder not very heavy
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29 Boys Chored A worked at Truck Wheels J & Henry began plowing in pasture W. foggy AM drizzly rain after dinner very heavy this evening our dam is about full
30 Henry helped Thomas thresh all day J & A Plowed awhile then fixed up the Wheat shocks till noon then J cut Mixed grain north of Orchard he nearly finished it A went to Ormerads barn raising PM W. Cloudy warm fine Breeze.
31 I finished Mixed frain & Cut Oats east of dam & began opposite Pilkeys A & Henry shocked & drew in 1 load of Wheat after supper W. fine & Cooler Nancy & Anne went to Markham PM
Aug 1 J finished Cutting Oats opposite Pilkeys & cut most of Knoll Oats A & Henry drew i n4 loads wheat AM Henry helped Flavius thresh PM A shocked Oats PM I & he drew in a load of Wheat after supper W. very fine a Cool wind
Aug 1901
Grand mother & Peter's were here to dinner Anne taught at school in my place PM because Grand mother was here I took Nancy & Susanna to Flavius's & brought Chop home
Aug 2 J finished cutting Knoll then he took our horses & Benj'ns Binder & cut for Benj'n Till night A & Henry finished drawing wheat 4 loads then shocked Oats this was my last day teaching school Danl Ramer came this evening and took his son Martin home W. very fine. Cool wind raining slow this evening
3 Henry helped R Milroy thresh AM Benj'n helped at McCreights for us PM A & J gathered sheaves with forks AM Flavius Man W. Booth helped A finish shocking Oats PM I asked hands to help us to thresh on Monday AM I & J drew in 2 loads Mixed grain PM W. cooler fine wind from NW Henry Mary & Anne started about
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3 PM to go some where near Almira to stay all night
Sunday 4 at home David Reesor's were here to dinner & Flavius's were here to supper W. very fine cler & cool a very fine day
5 had Saml Reesor with his machine to thresh AM threshed 4 hours about 140 Bus fall wheat about {blank space} Bus Mixed grain & about 250 Bus barley Henry helped Benj'n thresh PM I & A took in 7 loads Oats PM. W. very fine day not so warm
6 we drew in 4 loads Oats AM Flavius & his man helped PM with team we took in 14 load Oats PM which makes 25 loads out of big field T & W Bishop & Avery Degees came this morning to sheet up the silo about 9 O clock Avery Degees fell about 14 feet & hurt his feet so that he could not stand the board that he stood on feel on J's head & cut his forehead open about 1 1/2 in he seems all right again I brought home some chop PM W. fine & not so warm wind from East a little like rain I forgot to say that we got 5 sacks of timothy seed out of the wheat and there is still some in the wheat
Aug 1901
7 F & W Bishop & Tilman Shank Came this morning & A helped them they finished the Silo J & Henry plowed sod AM J went to Markham PM for 200 ft sheeting then he raked oat stubble after supper W. fine rain last night Cler today I brought home some chop AM Mare Bonnie has been lame a few weeks in getting better again
8 Henry helped JD's thresh AM J & A helped Benj'n jack up his barn floor this morning then A helped Flavius draw in Oats & J took Jack home to J Bishop's J & Henry helped Flavius too PM with team they finished Flavius's harvest I & Br C fixed some seats in Hebron Meeting house AM & I raked some oat stubble till noon I took Butter & eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty warm Cler strong NW wind PM
9 Drew in Oats and Mixed grain with 2 teams all day Flavius's man helped with team all day Benj'n helped AM & awhile PM Flavius helped PM they helped Taylor's thresh PM I helped in mow at times W. not so warm East wind, a few drops rain tonight cloudy PM
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We took in 15 loads Oats & 13 loads Mixed grain
10 Henry helped Thomas thresh till about 3 pm A worked at truck wheels J & Mary went to Markham AM We finished drawing in oats PM Flavius & his man helped with team's & Benj'ns Man helped after 3 PM we took in 9 loads we now have 48 loads Oats & 14 loads Mixed grain I took more Mare Bonnie to Ceder Grove to get her shoe removed she is very lame yet W. rather cloudy AM Cler Pm strong wind PM I went to half yearly conference at Hebron PM
Sunday 11 all went to meeting at Hebron except J & Mary no body here to dinner I & Nancy went to Benj'n to supper W. fine a little cloudy a slight drizzle about noon
12 Henry helped Benj'n draw in all day A went to Toronto with 89 1/2 Bus Oats @ 39 1/2 cts per Bus J raked Oat stubble W. very fine pretty warm
13 A helped Benj'n draw in AM J & Henry cleaned a load of Oats then helped Mr Huffman of Markham put a new Eve Trough on north side of east barn awhile PM then they drew in 2 loads Oat rakings
Aug 1901
I & Nancy went to Herman's to dinner Mare Bonnie is pretty lame yet at starting W. fine, but warm driving to the north better coming home
14 Henry ganged in Oat Stubble back of Orchard AM J went to J Dimma's AM Henry took 4 bags of Wheat to FK Reesor's & got flour PM A took 89 1/2 Bus Oats to Toronto @ 39 1/2 per Bus. W. fine pretty warm
15 Henry ganged J & A brought in last of Rakings AM A Plowed in sod PM J Chored Nancy Mary & Anne went to Markham & to Davids to dinner Br inlaw Enos Hoover Francis & John Lehman's Ina Came to stay all night W. pretty warm & very fine heavy rain about 6 PM heavy thunder, not near
16 J & A finished ganging back of Orchard A finished Truck wheels & took them to Black Smith at Ceder Grove AM he fixed up Hog pens & half soled his Boots W. very fine those girls are here yet Mary has not been well for some time she got some Medicine yesterday but she got worse
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this evening A started to Dr about 1/2 past 8 this evening
17 Boys ganged in field east of dam I brought home Chop those girls rode with me I took them as far as Reynolds Corner W. Cler pretty warm Ketura Came PM with some visitors from Maryland & Pennsylvania namely the Misses Mary & Anne Hunt sisters Lydia Hunt & Clara Miller Cousins to Br C's Becca they were here to supper
Sunday 18 at home all day Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner Alf Ineson's were here to supper. Mary was in bed all day W. East wind. but a very fine day
19 A & Henry ganged J brought home Truck wheels he took 5 bags Oats to Br S's AM Henry helped David Reesor thresh PM J & A finished ganging East of dam PM W. quite warm some showers went round PM, a few drops of rain this morning Mary in bed all day I forgot to say that the Dr was here on Saturday Morning he says it is Neuralgia on the lungs a rather tedius Complaint
Aug 190
20 A & Henry ganged the Knoll 5 acres J Painted Truck Wheels & Chored I & Anne went to Markham PM to get Medicine for Mary She is up but not quite better yet W. very sultry looks like rain East wind. Dr was not at nome
21 A & Henry harrowed J took Susanna to Davids PM W. very warm sultry Air East wind C Burkholder & Lydia & Harvey Called a few minutes PM Dr Called this evening Mary doing better
22 A & Henry Painted silo inside J got some paint at Lapps Cider & Vinegar works the kind that they use to Paint their Vinegar Vats I brought home some Chop AM W. very very warm some thunder showers went around PM
23 A & Henry ganged in big field opposite Pilkeys I took some bags to Br S's PM to get filled with Chop Anne Diller was here to supper W. Cloudy warm a very fine heavy shower before noon a few more after it soaked as deep as the gang Plows run
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24 A & Henry ganged J chored I got Mare Bonnie shod on fore feet AM J went to Ground Hog shooting PM Ernest & Karl went with him (they were here) I & Amelia went to bring them home with Mare Bonnie. he sot 3 very large ones one at M Barkeys farm one at Jacobs & one at B Diller's W. very fine Cooler
Sunday 25 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18. C by C Gayman went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner & to Widow Anna Barkeys supper A Adeline & Anne were at Meeting too. W. foggy this morning, Cler today I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters to stay all night
26 we started about 9 AM & went to A Raymonds to dinner then we Came home to supper W. fine AM a very heavy thunder shower Came up about 2 PM rained very heavy we started home after 3 it rained very heavy here too but not much about Tilman Reesor's we heard that Tilman Culp fell down dead at his home this morning he will be buried on Wednesday fore noon at Widemans
Aug 1901
Boys Ploughed Sod & A rolled big field
27 Boys Plowed sod J got a shoe set on Mare Bonnie & brought Chop home AM he Plowed sod PM & A went to Markham with Mare Rosa in Cart for Medicine for Mary her Medicine was done & she is not quite well yet W. quite warm fine & Cler
28 Boys Plowed sod I & Nancy went to Funeral of Tilman Culp Sermon on Job {blank space} by Br C. W. Percy spoke on 12 C Romans C Burkholder Conducted the service at the house and at the Grave we went to Joseph Koch to dinner W. very warm and sultry Mare Bonnie is getting better
29 Henry helped Benj'n draw dung with team A Plowed sod W. very warm a lot of the young folks went here this evening singing
30 Henry helped Benj'n draw dung AM A Plowed Henry finished Plowing PM except for the East head land A & J drew off the loose stones with our new Truck that A made out of our old waggon W. very warm a few slight showers
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31 A got Horses Chief & Billy shod AM Henry grubbed sod A helped to finish when he got home they Chored PM A mended shoes. W. Cloudy AM thunder over the lake, a very heavy shower about noon a few Claps of thunder our pond was pretty low, but now it is about half full, some Cooler today raining again near bedtime
Sunday Sept 1 at home all day Herman's were here to dinner & Elias Barkey was here to supper W. Cloudy a shower PM Some Cooler A went to Dr AM Some Medicine for Mary
2 A & Henry single Plowed in field north of Orchard J went to 6th Con Pickering for some fruit Baskets AM he Picked 28 Baskets of Apples PM W. quite warm Cler
3 J & Henry Plowed AM Henry helped Benj'n thresh PM J harrowed sod PM JB's were here to dinner I went to BSS after 4 O. got shoe on Mare Bonnie & got 1 Coulter laid & 1 sharped A & Thomas went to Toronto with our Horse Chief & one of Thomas's they took 28 Baskets of our Apples
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& 32 Baskets of Thomas's sold @ 30 per Basket all around. W. fine Cler warm
4 Boys Plowed I took grist Oats 5 bags to Br S's & went to Ceder Groves AM Davids Came PM & Staid to supper W. very warm Davids brought Susanna home she has been visiting about 2 weeks
5 A & Henry Plowed J went to Toronto with Flavius Nancy & Mary went to Markham AM I went to Ceder Grove with Butter & Eggs W. very warm 82 deg at noon Joseph Groves brought Esther & the little boys this evening she is going to Peel & dry Apples
6 Henry finished Plowing north of Orchard A grubbed sod I went to Ceder Grove & brought home some Chop Mare Bonnie is pretty lame yet W. very very warm & sultry J drilled some stones in field north of Orchard
7 Henry helped Thomas thresh all day J sowed sod behind barn with Dawson Wheat A began Plowing in Meadow A man by the name of McGinn was here to dinner W. very warm the news came today that President McKinley was shot at Buffalo yesterday. he is living and May possibly recover he was shot yesterday
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Sept 1901
Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron Sermon on St Luke 22 & 23 C's by C Gayman & Br C Lords supper was Celebrated Tilman Reesor's Albert & Ida, & Harvey & Levi Hoover were here to dinner I & Nancy went to NB's to supper W. very fine & Cooler
9 A & Henry Plowed sod J brought doz Baskets from 6th Con Pickering AM Henry Plowed & J Cut Corn with new Corn Binder at NB's PM it works very well 6 of us bought it Andrew Dimma Andrew Reesor Flavius Thomas Myself & Benj'n @ $150 in 3 amount Payments without interest W. very fine, Cler very near a frost last night A helped Benj'n draw in Clover Seed PM
10 A helped Benj'n draw Clover seed AM Henry Plowed awhile then Cut a round around our feed Corn till J Came home he finished Cutting Corn at NB's & Cut awhile at Johnny Reesor's then cut ours till noon the part that was intend for fall feed then he Cut J Dr & M Barkey till night A & Henry drew corn along the fence PM W. warmer cloudy East wind a slight shower PM heavy rain after dark
Sept 1901
11 A & J plowed AM opposite PilkeyJ plowed PM A plowed at Benj'n PM & Benj'n men helped thresh at David Reesor's for us Henry helped thresh at Peter Reesor's all day J went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine but cloudy
12 Henry got mare Jenny & Minnie shod A mended boots J Chored AM A & Henry plowed PM J took butter & eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. slow & steady rain windy all AM Cloudy & cler PM Thunder over the lake & raining now bedtime
13 A helped Flavius at seeding Henry plowed J Mary & Anne went to Markham PM. W. very fine & warm. J went to Cedar Grove AM Flavius' were here peeling apples this evening
14 J cut some Corn for J McRae? A & Henry plowed A came down about 9.00 O & J began cutting our corn with Chief & Billy The binder works very well he cut with the mares Jenny & Minnie PM A helped to draw corn with trucks at Thomas's to fill his silo PM Henry helped to load. Saml Reesor cut with his Engine they filled the silo
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Sept 1901
In about 4 hours. President McKinley died this morning at 2:15 AM W very fine & clear. The engine & cutting Box came here this evening J went to Ceder Grove J brought home some corn PM
Sunday 15 we & some of young folks intended to go to meeting at Altona rain stopped us so I & Nancy & Susanna went to Br N's they were not at home then went to Br S's they were not at home so we went to Flavius to dinner A & Henry Adeline Mary & Anne went to JD's. J went to Herman's to dinner W. rain when we got up slow & drizzly quite heavy about 8 then clered up rather heavy shower after dinner
16 had Saml Reesor to fill our silo got rather late start but got done at noon we ran 3 trucks J cut Benj's Corn with Binder AM. Then the whole crowd went to Benj's & filled his PM W. very fine & cler but a strong W wind calm this evening
17 J plowed Henry helped J Coxworth fill silo A drew some Basswood into wood shed then went to Flavius about 10 AM with team to put them on the corn binder till noon then he helped to draw corn to fill Flavius 2 silos PM they got them filled they are about {blank space} feet in diameter
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J Cut Corn with Binder for A Dimma PM Henry Plowed PM I went to Ceder grove AM. W. very fine & Cool
18 J finished A Dimma's Corn & Cut Andr Reesors Henry helped fill Dimma's Silo till after 3 Oc A helped And Reesor with team PM I & Nancy started to go to Joe Shirks in Mt Joy we met them in Boxgrove so we went to John Smiths also in Mt Joy we staid to dinner W. Cler sharp this Morning slight frost in some places
19 A & Henry helped And Reesor finish filling his silo with team J Plowed AM J Cut Corn for Jim Murisons with Binder PM A & Henry Plowed I went to Ceder Grove with Butter & Eggs PM W. very fine & Cool slight frost last night
20 J & Henry Plowed A Cut Corn with Binder for G Maxwell at Ceder Grove I & Nancy took wool to Almira got dinner Called at Herman's awhile PM W. rather Cloudy, fine & Cool
21 J & Henry Plowed AM J went to P Davis's Sale & Henry finished Plowing big field PM A cut Corn for G Davison & Cowan north of Cherrywood
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All day I went to J Boyd's this Morning to tell him that we will Cut his Corn on Monday I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cool all day
Sunday 22 Henry Adeline & Mary went to Meeting at Widemans we were at home I & boys walked to Benj'ns AM he has a fine Cow dying of Milk Fever Anne & Susanna drove up PM she was just living & that was all W. very fine & Cler
23 A & Henry Plowed on Knoll AM Henry helped George Maxwell Cut Corn to fill a silo & J Plowed PM A Cut Corn with Binder for J Boyd AM & Mr Maxwell at Belford PM I went to Maxwells this Morning to tell him that the Binder was ready then I took 5 bags barley to Br S's & brought home some Chop AM O Giebner & Solomon Burkholder's & Abraham Burkholder brought Allen Rickert & wife & J Burkholder & wife from Mahoney County Ohio to give us a short Call PM. W. very fine Cler & warm
24 J & Henry Plowed A Picked some fallen apples AM J took the apples over 1200 lbs to Lapps PM @ 3cts per cwt
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A Henry & Benj'ns Man drew dung on field East of dam PM Benj'ns Man helped with team. I & Nancy & Susanna went to MN's to dinner W. fine Cler
25 A Henry & Benj'ns Man drew dung AM Henry helped Flavius thresh PM A & Benj'ns Man drew PM J Chored AM he cut Corn for J Taylor PM I walked to Ceder Grove AM & took J as far as Cherrywood after dinner then Called on M Barkey I & Nancy dug a lot of Sweet Potatoes PM W. very fine Cler quite Cool
26 A Cut Corn for Alick Lawson Henry drew dung AM they both helped Pilkeys thresh PM Nancy J & Mary drove to the Halfway House & went to Toronto on the Trolley I got 5 bags Oats at Thomas's & took them to Br S's AM then took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove & brought the Chop home PM W. Cool this morning very fine & warm today
27 A & Henry helped Pilkey thresh a few hours then they drew dung J Picked 10 Basket fallen Wealthy Apples & 4 Basket Pears AM he took them to Markham
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PM he sold 1 Basket at Ceder Grove at 30 cts he traded the 9 Baskets Apples & the 4 Baskets Pears for a good suit of Clothes for himself by paying $1.10. W. very fine & warm & Cler this is my 65th Birthday
28 Boys finished drawing dung & drew home some hardwood stove wood I & Nancy started this morning & went to Davids to dinner then to Rosanna Culps to supper & to Jacob Grove J{illegible} to stay all night W. warm Cloudy at times PM
Sunday 29 went to Meeting at Almira remarks & Sermon on St John 1st C by C Burkholder went to C Wideman's to dinner then to Hermans to stay all night W. rain last night & awhile this morning drizzly through the day
30 went to Jos Shinks in Mt Joy to dinner there Came home W. drizzly this morning Cleared up very fine & warm PM A & Henry Plowed on Knoll
Oct 1 A & Henry finished Plowing Knoll then they Plowed in sod till noon they dug some Potatoes PM they are rotting pretty bad Flavius Man helped Plow today J took 25 Baskets Wealthy & Alexander apples to Markham he traded 21 Baskets to E.H. Crosby for 2 Water Proof Coats he sold 4 Baskets @ 25 cts each & got the Basket
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then he went to sale of the effects of the late Tilman Culp he bought a Glass Cupboard @ $7.50 & a washstand @ 55 cts W. very fine & warm
2 A went to help Herman threshing Henry to 10 bags barley to Br S's & brought B{illegible} salt from Ceder Grove then he Plowed sod J helped Benj'n thresh Clover AM he Plowed sod PM I brought home 6 bags Chop from Br S's PM W. heavy showers this Morning a little squaaly at times strong wind PM
3 Henry began Pulling Mangels J Chored A Came home from Herman's then they drew in 10 loads Mangels PM I took Susanna to Davids AM staid to dinner W. quite Cool some squaals of rain PM Jess Reesor was here to supper. Ketura & Elizabeth Stover were here to supper last evening white frost last night
4 Boys & Mary & Anne & Johny Reesor's girls went to Markham I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM W. fine & rather cool, a few drops of rain after dinner NB's brought Menno Brubackers & wife & their two Children here to stay all night White frost last night
5 Boys took in 11 loads Mangels T Bishop was here & fixed a timber under the granary & made the Chute for the silo PM white frost last night
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I & Nancy went visiting with Brubackers first to Benj'ns to Thomas's to Br C's (Ketura is keeping house since they went to Pennsylvania then to Flavius & to AB's to dinner, then to B Dillers to Jacobs to Peter's to supper & to JD's to stay all night W. fine Cler & Cool AM Cloudy PM, rain & very dark after night we took them with Horses Chief & Billy A Came to JD's drove us home
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John 14th C by C Gayman David & Levi Burkholder were here to dinner & Flavius's to supper W. Cler Cold NW wind. Calm this evening
7 Boys took in 13 loads Mangels J went to Benj'n G Reesor's sale on 7th Markham PM he bought a 2 Bus Basket @ 25 cts I took up our Beets PM I took 5 bags Chop to Br S's this Morning W. very fine & Cler I walked to J Burrows after supper
8 Boys took in last of Mangels 15 loads I took 5 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's AM Chored PM W. very fine & warm
9 Boys took in Pumkins & Chored they Picked some Cider Apples AM A got about 40 gals Cider Made at Lapps & Henry Plowed {illegible} PM J Asked hands to help thresh on Friday
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I & Nancy & Susanna went to Markham AM I went to M Barkeys for a Basket of Grapes PM W. warm Cloudy a drizzle of rain at times PM
10 J & Henry Plowed sod A went to ask Herman to help thresh tomorrow AM A Picked Apples PM I & Nancy boiled crocks sauce & I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove when we were done W. Cloudy most of the time drizzly rain towards night the Duke & Duchess of Cornwall & York arrived in Toronto today they have been visiting every part of our Mighty Empire from Australia to Vancouver, Gibraltar Malta South Africa New Zealand & & &
11 Had S Reesor threshing threshed the 20 Century Oats in west barn about {blank space} Bushels then moved Machine to East barn threshed till 5 PM then Granary was full & no more room for straw as we stopped there are About {blank space} Bus mixed grain & {blank space} Bus Ligano Oats W. warm & Cler most of the day
12 J & A Plowed they finished & J rolled Henry helped R Milroy thresh then they cut some feed & brought home a load of stove wood
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I went to Ceder Grove & brought home Chop W. warm a very little rain east wind
Sunday 13 A Adeline Mary & Anne went to the funeral of Peter R Hoover he was buried at Reynolds Hill this afternoon. Hermans were here to dinner Anne went with them I & Nancy went with Thomas W. very fine & warm A cool wind, strong wind last night
14 Henry Plowed down dung East of dam with 2 furrow gang plow J Picked apples A helped NB's thresh I took 5 bags mixed grain to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM Flavius & Fanny were here PM & picked some apples W. very fine & Cler
15 A helped NB's thresh till awhile after dinner Henry ganged J took 4 bags Wheat to Spinks & exchanged it for Flour AM he ganged awhile PM & Henry & A spread dung J & A Picked Apples awhile towards evening I took 6 bags Mixed grain to Br S's & brought home some Chop PM W. Cooler rather Cloudy I sold our old Shropshire ram to H Yake @ $8.00
16 dug Potatoes AB helped J Plowed them out & ganged a little between times they are a great crop but a good many rotten W. Cloudy a little drizzly this morning & PM
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17 J Plowed out the last of the Potatoes then he took 15 bags barley to Br S's A & Henry Picked the Potatoes till noon we have about {blank space} bags Henry ganged PM A & J spread dung & Picked apples I got Mare Bonnie Shod AM she is prety lame yet W. Cool Cloudy
18 Henry ganged A Picked some Apples & helped Mr Hoffman to put up Eave Troughs on Benj'ns stables awhile PM J went to Tompsons sale west of Markham Village he bought a spade & Bedstead @ 35 cts I brought home a load of Chop PM W. Cold NW wind white frost last night a few flakes of snow this Morning
19 Henry went to Pickering with Thomas's mare to bring some Cement for Flavius new stable Thomas is Cementing his Hog pen floor but there was not enough Cement there for both floors so Henry brought half of the load for Thomas. they got home after dinner J & A Picked apples & Chored they drew in a lot of Corn PM I brought home load of Chop AM & 1 PM weith Mare Bonnie. She is not so very lame now W. fine & Cler, but very Cold & strong NW wind. Calm this evening
Sunday 20 at home JD's were here to dinner W. rather Cloudy AM Cler & Cool PM milder this evening
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21 Henry helped Johny Reesor to thresh J drew a load of wood out of Br C's bush for AB this morning then he & A drew wood into woodshed all day W. very fine Adeline & Mary went to Markham PM I & Nancy & Anne went Picking Beechnuts awhile PM very fine & Cler dry.
22 Henry went to help move Machine in Delos Reesor place at Rouche's A helped Johny Reesor's thresh AM & helped JD's PM J finished ganging AM he made about 40 gals Cider at Lapps PM. Alf Ineson & another boy began painting Hebron Meeting house today I took Susanna to JD's this morning then went to Ceder Grove & brought grist Chop home W. very fine & Cler & warm a little Cloudy this morning
23 A helped JD's thresh till about 3 PM Henry rolled the Corn ground to break the stubs then he began to single plow it south of bush J helped Flavius & David Grove Pick apples they got some today I & Nancy boiled some sauce AB's Lizzy helped us I brought Susanna home from JD's this evening W. warm a very strong West wind. Calmer this evening
24 Henry plowed J & A topped turnips AM they Chored PM. our girls had a Carpet rag sewing Bee today Herman's were here too W. very fine & Cler sharp NW wind Ineson & his boy finished first Coat at Meeting house today. they did not Paint yesterday
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25 J brought few bags bran from Green River A helped Pilkeys Kill hogs Henry finished turning out Turnips with Plow I & he drew in 2 loads AM Boys drew in 10 loads PM we put them in around the silo W. very very fine & Cler the air is still rather Sharp Br C's Came home from Pennsylvania this evening
26 J plowed awhile then he drew stones off the Plowed fields & Cleaned out a hole in the barnyard A drew some stones into it A & Henry went on a Trip to Buffalo to see the Pan American Exhibition I went to Ceder Grove AM Nancy & Mary went to Saml G Reesor PM W very fine & Cler looks a little like rain this evening
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & Susanna went to John Cobers to dinner Adeline Mary & Anne J & Henry went to Flavius to dinner. W. very fine & Cler Cool air A & Henry came home from Buffalo about 630 this morning they went to Buffalo with NB's boys. they drove to Toronto with this team & left them stand till they Came back from Buffalo this is the 44th Anniversary of our Wedding & we are hoping for many returns of the day
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28 A took 2 loads turnips to Jess Burkholders @ {blank space} per Bus there were 70 Bus in the 2 loads J & Henry Picked all the scattered apples in both Orchards about 11 bags they then drew stones into low place in barnyard PM W. very fine & Cler. Cool air Nancy & Mary went to S G Reesors again today there was nobody at home on Saturday
29 J & A finished drawing stones into home in barnyard AM J Made about {blank space} gals Cider at Lapps & A Chored PM Henry went threshing with Saml Reesor at Clark & P Gaten's W. Cool this morning, very fine through the day, it is getting dry
30 A helped Saml Reesor thresh at Gaten's & Tweedies Henry went to Unionville to Court of Revision J & David Grove went to Graham's sale near Kirkhams PM J bought sugar Kettle @ 1.25 cts 15 Cotton grain bags @ 10cts each David was here to dinner I & Nancy & Susanna started to go to Br inlaw Simon Hoovers we turned back at the 6th Con Pickering mare Bonnie took quite lame W. very very fine warm & Cler
31 Henry went threshing A drew home wood from bush for us AM he drew some out of Br C's bush for AB PM J & Flavius shingled a roof at Kirton's AM J helped Benj'n fix a Bridge on 11th Con PM W. very very fine I took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove AM I brought home Kettle PM that J bought
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Esther Meighan was here today sewing for Mary
Nov 1 Henry was threshing A drew dirt onto the stones in the hole in barnyard J has a sore hand he struck his hand on a shingle nail yesterday at Kirtons he went to W Gilchrists sale PM he bought a crosscut saw & scoop shovel @ 25 cts a very good sett single Brush Collar Harness @ $2.50 A Plowed PM Horses Chief & Billy are about over the Distemper Mares Minnie & Jenny are not better yet Mare Rosa has it too W. very fine, a nice shower last night A took Esther Meighan home this evening
2 A Plowed, Henry Chored. I took 5 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's & brought home barley Chop AM I got some Mortar at M Barkeys & Bricks at NB's then Albert Reesor & J fixed Chimney on Hebron Meeting House & Made it some higher PM W. Cooler, but very fine
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Anne remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John 3 C by Br C Abraham Smith & his daughter Mary & MN's were here to dinner W. very fine & Cler East . Cool
4 Boys Chored brought in Apples from back Orchard brought some lime from M Barkey & took it to Flavius to make a wall in his new stable under the Trough AM
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J & A helped bring Bishop to board up the front of the new stable part PM Henry grubbed sod PM W. drissly rain & a little sleet & snow awhile this morning Clerd up PM. rather Cold Air
5 A worked at wall at Flavius Henry Plowed in Corn stubble & finished grubbing sod I & Nancy went to Markham AM then we made some sourkrout PM W. ground froze some last night fine & Cler
6 Henry went threshing with Saml Reesor at Tweedies A worked at Flavius AM J Chored AM he & A went to Plowing Match in Scarboro PM W. sharp Air, fine & Cler
7 Boys sorted Potatoes ( we put the most of them into the south sheep pen when we dug them they have not rotted much) & A & Henry took separator apart & Cleaned it it runs very easy now J Chored then A plowed PM I took 6 bags Oats Chop to Br S's AM took 5 bags barley PM went to Ceder Grove & brought Oat Chop home W. slight drizzle this morning Cloudy Cool today
8 A finished Plowing the Corn stubble pretty soon after dinner then he went to Whitevale & Paid our Blacksmith Bills a small one of B A Ellison's & one to N Miller J & Henry sorted some Potatoes AM Henry worked at Flavius stable PM
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I took some Mixed Chop to Br S's & brought home barley Chop PM W. sharp strong NW wind AM fine & Cler PM
Kings Birthday 9 Henry worked at Flavius cow stable they are laying the floor with Brick J & A drew 2 loads gravel from Collins AM into Barnyard onto the stones that we put in I & A put new sheet iron on the bottom of our Feed Boiler J Nancy & Mary went to Markham PM I brought home the sheet iron from Ceder Grove AM J Kennedy brought it from Toronto for us W. pretty Cold a very strong West wind
Sunday 10 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Gayman sermon on part of 19 C St Luke by C Burkholder went to Ed Moyers to dinner. A Mary & Anne were at Meeting too W. rather Cloudy sharp NW wind not strong about 22 above Zero this Morning fine & Cler PM
11 A & Henry helped Flavius at stable all day J Chored & took Mare Jenny to Burrows to have a lump on her throat lanced he lanced a lump last week they have all had the distemper now Mare Bonnie is running some at her nose but she does not Cough any she travelled very well yesterday I mended some bags today W. Cloudy drissly at times heavy rain after dark getting quite mild
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12 Henry helped Flavius AM A brought 50 Bricks from Cherrywood then Called and took some lumber from here & helped at stables at Flavius till night J brought team home & ganged turnip ground Henry helped Thomas in his hogpen PM he is rebuilding the inside of it I went to JD's PM & picked some Juniper Berries Abram is using them for Asthams he can help to thresh since using them W. very strong W wind turning Colder squaaled rain & sleet at times
13 A worked at Flavius stable Henry helped Thomas J went to Herman's AM & he went to Benj'n Stover's PM & bought 2 fat Turkeys I walked to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler sharp strong NW wind a very little snow last night a few flakes today
14 A & Henry helped McCreights thresh till about PM then Henry took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove & got Horse Billy shod J Plowed the Headlands in sod field & one in root field AM W. Cold NW wind AM began to snow from NW after dinner snowed till night. a few in on the ground
15 Boys brought in {blank space} bags Potatoes out of the sheep pen into the Cellar AM we Cleaned 10 bags Oats PM J took 6 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's W. Milder strong NW wind some of the snow is thawing PM
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16 A & Jacob Diller sawed wood for Ed Craven J & Mary went to Markham AM I went to Ceder Grove & brought Chop home PM Mare Bonnie did not have the Distemper very bad but she was pretty lame today I did not have her hitched up all this week W. very fine Milder Henry was in Toronto with 40 bags about 94 Bus Oats sold @ 51 1/2 cts per Bus some of the snow thawed today
Sunday 17 at home all day Benj'n' were here to dinner. W. sharp & Cler fine day there is still snow in spots
18 Henry helped Thomas Cementing the floor of his Pigpen A & J bagged some more Potatoes in sheep pen & drew some dung onto the young Orchard J went to Benj'n Stovers PM & Paid for the two Turkeys that we got 10 cts per lb they brought a load of pine roots from 5th Con Scarboro W. rather Milder snow thawing a little
19 A went to Spinks Mill & brought {blank space} Bran @ $17 per ton J & Nancy Chored AM we all had a Holiday PM Mary was married to Elias Barkey by Revd Russell of Mt Joy our whole family Martin Barkeys family Johny Reesor's Anne & Lucinda AB's Ketura & Elisabeth Henry & Anne Diller were Groomsmen & Bridesmaid W. a very fine day sharp Air
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20 Henry helped Thomas. J & A finished drawing dung on young Orchard AM they took 1550 lbs hay to J Burrows PM I walked to Benj'ns AM to Flavius PM W. very fine Cler AM More Cloudy PM Sharp frost last night
21 Henry helped Thomas J helped Flavius put up some Troughs to Carry the water away from the Eave Troughs on his barn across the lane south of the barn AM A Chored, then they both helped Benj'n plow & scrape the open ditch with team at north End of Benj'ns PM I took grist Mixed Chop to Br S's AM went to Ceder Grove & brought home grist PM Elias & Mary Came to dinner the were up in Markham yesterday & today W. very fine & Cler Sharp Air Ineson was putting second Coat of Pain on Meeting house today he will finish tomorrow
22 Henry helped Thomas A helped Benj'ns finish drain AM he Chored PM J went to Davids PM C Burkholder's Called awhile PM with Ella Brand W. Milder soft Air thawing a slight drizzle this evening
23 Boys Chored put apples down Cellar & Some Potatoes that were in sheep pen yet I went to J Burrows AM & to M Barkeys & to Ceder Grove PM W. a little snow last night Cold strong wind today freezing pretty hard Elias & Mary J Henry Adeline & Anne went to Benj'n to supper
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Thomas's to dinner Elias & Mary Came & Adeline Anne A & Henry went to Br C's with them to stay to supper W. drizzly & freezing this morning trees Covered with Ice got Milder after dinner drizzly all day Ice falling off again
25 A went to Taylor's to thresh he came home again the threshers did not Come J & Henry went to look for Rabbits AM they holed 4 but got none A worked at a new halter that he is making Henry brought home Chop with Mares. they are better again Nancy & Mary went to U Drudges PM W. a few in of soft snow last night. thawing some today not very Cold
26 Henry & Anne helped Herman's kill hogs J went the 7th Con & brought the Cupboard that he bought at T Culps sale he asked Chris to take it home from the sale & Keep it till after the Busy time then he staid at Herman's till they were done. A helped Taylor's thresh W. 15 above Zero this morning a strong Cold N wind all day had a Pleasant Call from John Anthony my old schoolmate he now lives in Buffalo Albert Hoover Called this evening he was threshing at Taylor's
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27 A helped Taylors thresh Henry took Mares to be shod the shop was full he come home & went after dinner then he took 2 teams & got them shod J Chored W. very Cold strong N wind about 15 deg above
Thanksgiving day 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C no visitors after service Herman's Called PM he staid to supper then he went to Ceder Grove he is going to Toronto with Jim Kennedy Levi Burkholder was at Benj'ns to dinner he Called & took Lydia & Harvey home. W. Cler Cold windy yet not quite so cold as yesterday Elias & Mary went to AB's after Meeting & to JD's this evening our young folks went there too this evening
29 A & Henry drew gravel with 2 teams out Pickering Townline we got another grant there were 9 teams AM & 13 PM they mostly made 4 trips the gravel is now past the 4th Con of Pickering J Chored & got Mare Bonnie shod PM W. not so cold about 4 in snow last night thawed a little
30 A & Henry drew gravel it is now past the Old Anthony lane J Chored & went to Ceder Grove AM Mary & Susanna went to Markham PM with Mare Bonnie she goes prety well now is not much lame
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W. a very fine day not Cold but not thawing much, a few sleighs slipping very good sleighing in Stouffvile
Sunday Dec 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 16 C by C Burkholder Abraham Lehmans with two of their young folks Menno Burkholder girls & their hired man J Koch & Herman were here to dinner | Elias & Mary were here too W. a very fine day, like April, quite mild
2 A & Henry drew gravel all day there were about 14 teams the new grading is all covered now but we intend to spend $10.00 more & put it on the old Turnpike it is pretty good J brought Nick Reesor's scraper with R Milroys team & scraped some of the old gravel it was cut up a little I & Nancy went to see Grandmother & staid to dinner she is very well, but has taken a little cold W. soft this morning a slight rain Early this morning turned Colder through the day freezing sharp tonight Mare Bonnie travelled very well
3 A & Henry brought a load of gravel each then we heard that James Burrows died last night at 1/2 past 11 oc then the neighbours thought we would better quit the gravel, then the boys brought some wood & got ready to Kill our
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hogs tomorrow A & Henry helped Flavius to level around his new wall PM W. Cler sharp freezing all day I have very lame back & sick on the stomach took a Physic feel a little better this evening
4 Killed our 4 big hogs for our own use & 5 smaller ones to take to Toronto our whole family were here Elias too we got done in good time W. Cler Sharp down pretty near Zero
5 Boys chored Cleaned up things in shop & Cleaned some Oats they went to the Funeral of J Burrows to 11th Con PM J went to sale of timber in Tait swamp PM got nothing girls went to Funeral too I have Cough yet my back is not quite better yet I did not go W. Cler Sharp getting some Milder
6 A went to Toronto 5 Pigs 739 lbs @ $8.00 per Cwt 18 bags Oats 1.2 Bus @ 46 cts J went to Ceder Grove & Chored Henry husked the Popcorn & shelled some Corn for Mush W. East wind pretty Cold yet
7 Henry drew 3 loads gravel it reaches Benj's last East & west fence now I think the Job is finished now for this year A finished a Halter that he is making for young Mare Queen then he salted our Pork they Carried it into
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Cellar on Thursday Morning it got frozen in the shop so he Carried it up again & salted it I am not quite right yet W. Milder East wind
Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to Br N's to dinner W. Mild Cloudy began to snow (very soft) about dinner time, turned to rain very sloppy, quite mild
9 A went to Spink Mills AM he bought 2 Barrels Flour @ $3.80 per Bll J does not feel well he & Henry took 10 bags grist to Br S's AM Henry took road Scraper to Lapps & brought grist home PM W. mild some soft now after dark this is Nancy's 62nd Birthday
10 Henry helped Flavius AM J went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry Oiled & fixed a few parts of the single Harness that J bought at Gilchrists Sale A fnished a halter for Colt Queen. Herman was here to dinner W. mild about 4 in soft snow, pretty fair sleighing J took 41 1/2 lbs lard to Ceder Grove @ 12 cts per lb our 4 hogs yielded about 375 lbs of lard
11 Henry & Adeline helped Benj'n Kill hogs A Chored J went to Markham
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with Flavius he got some Medicine for himself. Flavius was helping Benj'n Kill Hog & Cut himself across his hand & cut the Cord of his first finger, the Dr fixed & Bandaged it for him. Mary & Anne went to Markham in Cutter PM pretty fiar sleighing Anthony Doner & wife were here PM. W. fine & mild
12 Henry helped Thomas's Kill hogs A chored he half soled one of my everyday boots J took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove Albert Reesor's brought Jacob Rittenhause & his wife awhile PM they are newly Married. Herman Called PM he asked Nancy & me to Come to a Turkey Roast tomorrow we intend to go if it is a fine day & I feel able. I am not very well W. very fine & mild, thawing a little
13 Henry helped David Reesor kill hogs A helped Sidney Bean thresh for Thomas J Chored I & Nancy went to Herman's to Turkey Roast W. Mild Cloudy rain from about noon till about 2 PM thin sleighing Coming home W. mild
14 Henry helped Thomas A Chored & Cut a Butcher knife out of a piece of old Lance tooth saw AM he helped Flavius PM W. drizzly rain AM pretty heavy PM began to freeze toward evening, getting quite Cold Ice forming on the trees
Dec 1901
Sundy 15 at home Elias & Mary went to Br N's W. some snow last night not enough for sleighing Cold all day
16 Henry worked for Thomas A took grist Chop to Br S's then he went after 10 AM with Mart Hoover, shooting rabbits in the Tait swamp, got none, he finished his Butcher Knife & Chored PM J went to Sale of Teenie Ramer's farm & stock at the old Cheese Factory. the thinks the farm was not sold W. very sharp & Cold all day I feel some better today
17 Henry worked at Thomas's A & J took load of barley to Br S's & stored it AM J went to Robt Reesor's sale PM A took Horse Billy & got him shod. then went to Markham. Called at sale & brought J home. W. about 4 in of very dry snow quite Cold
18 A & Anne helped David's Kill hogs Henry helped Flavius fix horse stables AM he worked for Thomas PM W. fine Cler quite sharp all day, fair sleighing J Chored I & he Killed 5 Geese 19 A took 4 live hogs 760 lbs to Stouffville Packing Co @ $6.15 per Cwt. Henry helped Peter B Reesor Kill hogs for Thomas J Chored I & he killed 5 Geese W. Cler Cold 4 above Zero this morning
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20 J & Nancy went to Markham AM A Chored OIled the best single Harness Henry Chored at Benj'ns he went to Toronto W. Cler & Cold very fair sleighing A took the hogs to Stouffville with the sleigh yesterday
21 Boys Chored A & Henry Oiled best single Harness second time & sorted some Potatoes in the Cellar that were put down first without sorting they were not badly rotted J went to Winterstines sale on 10th Markham with Flavius PM w. nearly Zero this morning. fine Cler not so Cold now
Sunday 22 at home all day Albert Reesor's & Sarah Moyer & JD's young folks were here to dinner Elias was here too W. Milder but a raw wind from West & South west looks like a storm
23 Henry drove Mare Rosa to Markham in Cart Called at Ceder Grove & got her shod all around AM then he drove her to Cherrywood PM J went Rabbit shooting AM he got 2 & A went to Van Horn's sale down near the Grange Hill PM I & Susanna went to JD's AM W. mild, looks like rain on snow it is snowing a little this evening. Boys took some dry Beech wood to Meeting house AM
24 Henry & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J & A set up & split some wood at Meeting house AM
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J & A went Rabbit Shooting PM got none Henry brought Chop home & went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild about an in of snow last night
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd Chap by C Burkholder our whole family were here to dinner I & boys went to Hebron after 2 PM there was a child Buried there a Great Granddaughter of the Late Ulrich Burkholder (no Service) W. a little more snow last night fine & Mild & Cler today the finest Christmas for some years. fair sleighing thawing just a little
26 J took our Pulper to Stouffville & traded it to Levi Hoover for a new Massey Harris by paying $10.00 A & Henry Chored A took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove with Mare Rosa & Cutter I took Anne to Elias's new house they are Cleaning it today W. very fine & Mild
27 Henry helped Benj'n thresh till after 3 PM J & A Fixed a hopper under new Pulper & Chored A drove Mare Rosa to Ceder Grove in Cutter w. Cloudy mild thawing some
28 A helped Thomas thresh at E Cravin's till about 3 PM J & Henry Chored J took big Bobs to get fixed PM at B.S.S
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W. mild looks like a storm East wind AB brought Adeline Brillinger to stay all night
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C. C Burkholder's David Ramer & his son Martin Benj'n Stover's & Mathina Burkholder from Indiana were here to dinner W. Mild, a fine soft snow from N East, all AM not much wind, it has fixed the sleighing well
30 A Adeline & Mary went to Toronto to buy Mary's Outfit J & Henry went Rabbit Shooting with Flavius. they got none Flavius got one, we Cut straw to fill beds PM W. pretty sharp fine & Cler
31 Boys Chored I went to Ceder Grove took Mary & Susanna as far as Flavius's AM Henry asked hands to thresh PM we did not Know that Machine was Coming till after dark last night they came about 10 AM threshed about 2 1/2 hours nicely over 300 Bus Oats W. not Cold but a very very strong W. NW.wind all PM. squaals of snow
January 1 102 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner girls & boys at home Elias & Mary went to M Barkeys to a Roast W. pretty Cold Cler thin sleighing
Jan 1902
2 Henry & Nancy went to Stouffville with Mare Rosie & Cutter Elias & Mary went too they bought a lot of furniture for Mary J took grist Chop to Br S's AM he took Butter & Eggs to Ceder Grove PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns AM brought here home PM W. rather Cloudy pretty strong W. wind PM thawing some PM
3 Boys Chored Peter's Jacob & Elisabeth brought Bertha Barkey here AM she staid till evening then Elias took a big sleigh load to Menno Reesor's John Lehman & AW Urnny Wincher to dinner w. a Cold Strong NW wind all day Henry helped E Cravin Cut feed awhile AM
4 A & Henry drove Mare Rosie to Markham & to Davids to dinner in Buggy the sleighing is thin W. Cler Cold Zero this morning
Sunday 5 I & Nancy went to M Barkeys to dinner Henry & Adeline & Elais started for Meeting in Altona they were laste went to MN's W. fine they went with Buggies it is very good wheeling but the sleighs are still running. Elias's brought Br inlaw Johnny Hoover's daughter Charlotte to stay all night
6 A & Henry sawed wood for E Cravin till about 3 PM J went to get Mare Bonnie sharped AM the shop was full he went to Br S's Mill PM . W. very fine but Cloudy, Mild Charlotte was here till after dinner then she went to Thomas's
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RALLYING ROUND THE FLAG
WORDS AND MUSIC
BY
H.H. GODFREY
1
When war's alarm rang wildly out
And Boers their valour vaunted
Few guessed the size of Britain's task
Or that her sons were wanted
But loyal hearts across the seas
Could wait no invitation
But sped to join the mother's side
'Mid cries of exultation
Chorus.
Rallying round the flag, see the British Lions cubs
Rallying round the flag that they love
They are bound to keep it flying;
Though 'mid shot and shell they're dying;
They are bound to keep it flying up above.
2.
They faced the foe on many a field;
Their blood was freely proffered
And to defend that sacred flag
Canadian lives were offered.
Australian, not a whit behind
In danger or in glory,
Stood firm around it's flapping folds
All tattered, stained and gory.
Chorus.
Rallying round the flag, etc.
3.
They've shown the world a moving sight
The sons beside the mother
And, for the first place in the fight
Each striving with the other.
Can other lands show aught like this?
O! loyal sons we love you!
Be ever thus and keep the flag
Aye floating free above you.
Chorus.
Rallying round the flag, etc.
Used by permission of H.H. Godfrey. The music of this Song may be obtained from any reliable music dealer, price 40c
(Copyrighted in the year 1900, by H.H. Godfrey.)
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{illegible}drew wood into Shed out of bush
{illegible} went to MN's to get her
{illegible} we think she has Erysipalis
{illegible} & dry them was only a
{illegible}sprinkle of rain last night
{illegible} Boys drew wood AM A & Henry
{illegible} Boys drew off some old stone
{illegible} PM J Chored I took Nancy
{illegible} to Br C's AM & brought
{illegible} home PM Susanna staid the
{illegible} with J H Reesor's wife & A{illegible}
{illegible} wife were here to Supper
{illegible} warm
{illegible} Henry Adeline & Anne went
{illegible} the rest of us went {illegible}
{illegible} all day there was nobody home all day
{illegible} Lissy Burkholder was here {illegible}
{illegible} while after supper W. prety
{illegible} East wind. looks like rain
{illegible} Henry helped NB thresh all day A took
{illegible} wheel of heavy waggon to Whitevale to
{illegible} then he & J took 3 loads of
{illegible} Bus to Br S's to store it there
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{illegible} brought them home PM W. {folded over} I & Nancy & Anne went to Br inlaw {folded over to dinner Motherinlaw was not well {torn off} quite a bit better Boys drew home {torn off} wood A took load furniture up {illegible} Boyds House to Cherrywood for {illegible} Oslins PM W. very very {torn out} roads full of dust now nearly
30 Henry helped David Reesor thresh J & {illegible} took load Barly to {illegible} to get Chopped & brought Back {illegible} salt from Cedar Grove A finished roof of Henhouse AM they drew some Muck out of dam P its been dry some 10 days W. warm
31 Boys plowed & scraped Creek {illegible} of young swamp AM A & H{illegible} began plowing Wheat stubble {torn out} of dam PM JD's brought Peter {illegible} & wife & John Burkholder & wife from Waterloo to supper W. very warm dry heavy showers went around began to rain slow & steady at bedtime
Sept 1 Boys Chored AM. A & Henry plowed PM. J went to Markham PM to get Susanna's Medicine Changed Davids were here to supper. W. very fine steady rain all night & AM Cl{torn off} {illegible}
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22 A helped Elisabeth {torn off} J & Mary went to M {torn off} got Horses Fred & Tip {torn off} 500 2 in Tile from Ch {torn off} AM J & Henry put Wire {torn off} from Corner Young Orchard {torn off} {illegible}ing Townline PM I took {torn off} Barley 11 Bus 27 lbs ( it is very h {torn off} year) & brought home last grist P {torn off} I Caught large Bass & a fine Catfish for Susanna W. Cooler strong wind PM
23 A helped Elisabeth till about 4 Oclock Henry drew dung below garden J went Herman's to go with him to Fleurys {torn off} in Stouffville. I & Nancy & Anne to Davids to dinner W. rather warmer fine Breeze from the north
24 Boys hoed weeds out of Mangels & Chored AM J went to tell Dr to Come Susanna is not so well A & Henry helped {torn off} Kill 8 hogs after 3 PM I took {torn off} & Eggs to Louisas PM
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{torn off} helped Pilky thresh AM
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{torn off} went to Ceder Grove
{torn off} boys hlepd Benj'n draw
{torn off} teams PM Nancy & Anne
{torn off} Eggs to Lewis's PM
{torn off} back yet W. very warm
{torn off} Johnny Reesor thresh AM
{torn off} had NB draw in Oats all
{torn off} drew dung below garden AM
{torn off} helped Benj'n draw in PM J
{torn off} to Markham PM to tell Dr
{torn off} Susanna is not so well he Called
{torn off} evening W. very warm my back lame
{torn off} 19 Henry helped draw in grain at Elisabeth Stovers all day A helped {torn off} AM J Chored all day
{torn off} very very warm pretty near go dry
{torn off}day 20 at home Davids were here to dinner supper Russell went home again Johnny Ramers were here to dinner {illegible} Called PM & Herman's Called after supper W. very very warm {torn off} near go dry
went to Ceder Grove AM Susanna went with me to Br C's I brought home PM
Jan 1898 Feb
Boys threshed Peas W. below Zero this morning {covered with white paper} today Herman's Came evening
Sunday 30
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{torn off}at J helped Peter
{torn off} thresh I went to Markham in PM for Medicine for Susanna {torn off} not quite so warm
Sunday 3 Boys & girls all went to Cober's Meeting AM Thomas's were here awhile PM W. very fine & Clear pretty Strong NW wind towards evening
4 A & Henry Plowed J Chored {illegible} brought home some Chop from {torn off} W. quite Cool
{stained and torn} A & Henry finished Plowing Knoll {stained and damaged} sowed 3 bags J helped Thomas thresh I brought home last of Chop from Br S's the boys took over 14 bags last week W. pretty warm a fine shower AM warm this evening
6 J & A finished Sowing Knoll 2 bags M{torn off} then they Plowed south of bush Herman helped JD's thresh AM W. rather {torn off} Flavius Fanny the Children were {torn off}
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{torn off} Plowed in field east of dam Henry {torn off} the Wheat that David Exchanged with us the other day) to Spink Mills 68 cts he brought 16 bags Bran @ $14 per {torn off} AM he Cut Corn PM W. fine
9 A & Henry Plowed J Chored & went to Isaac Reesor's shed raising after {torn off} PM I took 5 bags barly to Br S's Caught fine Creek Suckers & {torn off} Chubs for Susanna AM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very fine & Cool September day Mrs Burrows & Br C's wife Called PM
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Anne they staid with Susanna sermon on Luke 22 & 23 C by C Gayman {torn off} Lords supper was celebrated {torn off} Groves. H{torn off}'s & Anne
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{torn off} Plowed J brought about 12 {torn off} Tiles from Pettys this morning I took 5 bags barly to Br S's & brought home Some Chop AM J fixed the outlets of drains east of Orchard PM Dr Called this evening he says Susanna is a little better W. fine Little Shower AM Some Cloudy PM
J & A finished Plowing east of dam & began in field north of Orchard Henry {illegible} east of hill Corn AM he & Flavius drew {illegible} feed Corn with Mare Bonnie & {illegible} mare Rose PM I & Nancy went to Markham Am W. fine
13 J & A Plowed Henry Cut Corn AM he took Bonnie to Flavius & helped him draw Corn PM Menno Reesor Called PM J {illegible} & Carol {illegible} today we {torn off}
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{torn off} {illegible} & seeder Henry {torn off}
{torn off} plant Corn till 3 PM {torn off}
{torn off}M Cut Corn PM Henry {torn off}
{torn off} he Came home they finished {torn off}
{torn off} Hill Corn A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening E Lewis's here to dinner yesterday I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine Cool a light frost in places none here
{torn off} Henry Plowed & drew off a few {torn off} feed Corn J dug some drains at {illegible}'s south of Shank Swamp I took 5 bags barley to Br S's & {torn off} home some Chop AM went to BSS at Whitevale PM W. some frost{torn off} places this morning very fine today
{torn off} A Plowed AM he helped F's {torn off} up Ensilage Cutter PM Henry helped Flavius thresh AM & helped {torn off}ent thresh PM J helped Jess {torn off} run the Machine all day {torn off} East wind
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{illegible} went to Cobers {illegible} Mr {illegible} with me to Br C's & brought home PM
Jan 1898 Feb
Boys threshed Peas> W. below Zero this morning Milder today Herman's came at evening to Stay all night
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna Henry & J remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mark part of 3'd C by C Burkholder Menno Reesor & family & Wilmot Kirby were here to dinner W. 13 deg below Zero this morning very little wind, air from NE above Zero this PM snowing some PM Hermans were here at dinner too
Boys took steer & Heifer to Lewis's the steer weighed 1080 lbs the Heifer 935 lbs AM they Chored PM. W quite Mild some snow from East AM heavy awhile PM
Feb 1 Boys Chored W. few in snow last night steady strong blow from north all day below Zero {torn off} & west roads blocked
Candle Mas day 2 boys shoveled snow awhile AM threshed few Peas PM the roads are not badly blocked W below Zero this morning Milder PM Cloudy nearly all day sun shone {illegible} about noon & a little towards evening
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{illegible} Ice J & Henry fixed Ice house AM A & Henry brought home a load & J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM we have to go every week now David dont take their stuff any more W. pretty Cold west wind PM Nancy Groves Came to stay all night
4 Boys Cut & drew Ice they have brought Blocks which will be enough I took Nancy Groves to Benj'ns this evening & Called at Br C's to see how Becca was she was taken sick yesterday with Inflammation of the Liver W. sharp but fine. Martin Burkholders were here to supper quite Mild this evening
5 Boys Chored & put saw dust back into Icehouse there was not enought to quite Cover it I went to Br C's to see how Becca is she is a little better W. quite Mild soft snow AM strong wind this evening a little Colder
Sunday 6 at home all day Flavius's were here to dinner W. Zero this Morning Milder today
7 Boys took grist Chop to Br S's & Shoveled snow off Corn along fence {torn off} & Mary went with sleigh
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load M Barkeys boys JD's young folks & Br S's Bertha to Menno Burkholders this PM I went to Trustee meeting at Hebron AM I Br S's Johnny Ramers were reelected again went to Br C's this evening Becca some better in bed yet W. very fine ( & mild I & Nancy & Anne went to MN's Boys Cut wood in old bush AM & Henry went to Milroys sawing Bee in Br N's Jacobs bush PM W. very mild Cloudy drissly rain PM Christian Burkholder 's Came to stay all night
Josephus Brillinger & wife from Nottawasaga Called awhile AM Boys Husked Corn AM J & Benj {torn off} Mason's sale in Scarboro
{torn off} Chored A brought home
{torn off} light rain off & on all day {torn off} Becca is sitting up again
10 Boys helped to shovel out Scarboro Townline on middle of Turnpike AM Husked Corn & J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. very mild foggy a little drissly PM
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{torn off} husking Corn Benj'n helped W. very foggy AM Cler PM began to rain after dark if it keeps on the sleighing is gone Susanna is not very well tonight
12 Henry went to Markham for Dr Robinson A went to Whitevale got Horse Laddie shod & got Buggy wheel fixed AM they drew our logs in old bush for firewood PM Dr came this evening he says Susanna had Indigestion W. mild some soft snow PM thawed about as fast as it fell Henry went in Cart
Sunday 13 at home Johny Reesor's were here to dinner Benj'ns Called a while this morning they had started {torn off} Meeting at Widemans but {torn off} Banks were so deep to go {torn off} Buggy so they turned back fine AM Cloudy PM very white frost last night
14 J & Henry helped Benj'n cut some Blocks to finish paving his Pig pen AM A went for Dr AM Susanna is not better Boys Cut wood PM David's were here to dinner
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Dr Came PM he says Susanna is better in some respects W. a few in soft snow last night & this morning A went to Markham in Cutter
15 Done nothing much W. snow from east all day Mild, getting Colder this evening
16 Boys didnt do Much W. strong wind from North all day 4 deg below Zero this Morning little above through the day
17 Boys shoveled Scarboro Townline it is full again AM threshed some Peas PM. W. 4 deg below Zero this morning Milder through the day wind from East begining to snow at Bedtime Susanna is Bed fast but she rests well but has no appetite
18 Boys threshed some Peas AM J started for Markham at near 10 AM to tell Dr to Come Susanna is not so well {torn off} took grist Chop to Mill PM W. drissly rain off & on AM not thawing much Ice is forming no rain PM looks as if it was getting Colder Dr has not Come yet, nearly 900 A & Henry Cut wood J brought home Chop PM Dr Came this morning he says Susanna is doing well W. sharp this morning Cler & milder today
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{bent over and illegible} me Benj'ns were here for dinner Flavius & Ketura were here PM Susanna is about the Same W. Mild a little snow last night drissly rain off & on all day, freesing as it falls the sleighs slip pretty well
21 Boys Chored J took a grist of Corn for Meal to Ceder Grove Mills & a little Wheat for Graham Flour AM W. About 10 in soft snow & sleet last night & today it Came from the East it is too heavy to drift Much quite mild Henry & Mary went to Hermans after supper they are going to Kill some hogs tomorrow
22 Henry & Mary were at Hermans Butchering J & A Chored & took some Chop to Br S's W. quite Mild a little snow
23 A & Henry Cut wood J went to Markham & to David's today then he and David went to Gowlands sale on 7th Con Susanna was on the Lounge in Kitchen all day but she was tired this evening W. fine & Mild a little snow in the air E Lewis & his man were here to dinner
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{Folded over} Boys sawed wood J drew out small load of dry wood at Flavius AM they helped Benj'ns Kill 5 Pigs PM Christian Burkholder & wife brought Lydia & little Harvey here then they went to M Barkeys & Called PM & took them home again. Susanna is not strong yet she was on the Lounge again today I took Butter & Eggs to Davids & went to Ceder Grove PM. W. strong squaal of snow & wind this morning awhile fine & Cler today
25 A & Henry sawed wood J changed sleighs with Flavius & drew out a load of Green first Class wood A took it to McGaw in Markham J went to Haycrofts Sale in Scarboro PM Henry & Nancy went to Markham PM. I didnt feel well. W. fine Mild very good sleighing to Toronto now
26 A & Henry sawed wood AM A took good part green & part dry wood to J McGaws PM I & Henry & Johny Reesor shoveled snow & sawed some wood at Meeting house PM W. very very fine winter day
Feb 1898 Mar
A went round by Davids & brought Esther & little Russel to stay all night
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting except Nancy & J they staid with Susanna (she is still not able to be up) remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mat part of 21 C by Br C. Joseph Groves Hermans D Burkholder Saml Barkey & his sister Anne & JD's Fanny & her man Jacob Groves Jun'r (they were married last Tuesday) were here to dinner. W. a very very fine winter day
{folded and torn} A took 4 Pigs to Lewis's 66 lbs $4.65 per Cwt AM they brought Fanning Mill from Benj'ns after dinner Cleaned load of Wheat I went to Funeral of old Mr Rae of Waterloo at 11th Con PM W. very fine & Mild
March 1 A took 56 Bus Scott Wheat to Shink Mills @ 86 cts per Bus AM brought the Bags full of Bran @ 12 Ton they Cleaned another load PM & Henry Cut some wood AM {illegible} & children were here today
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W. very very fine a little Cloudy this morning
2 A took 62 Bus Wheat AM J took 53 Bus PM with Benj'ns team I went to Markham AM to tell Dr to Come Susanna is not so well he Came PM he says she is doing pretty well JB's Called PM. W. very very fine
3 A took 51 Bus 37 lbs Wheat AM & 45 Bus PM J Shirk & wife were here to dinner & Benj'n Dillers to supper J got Horse Laddie shod AM. W. very very fine & Cler
4 J took 38 Bus Wheat AM A & Henry cut wood J took some Bran to Flavius that he brought from Spinks for him & exchanged sleighs PM W. very very fine & Cler
5 Boys had Albert Reesor's Corn sheller & shelled Corn Davids Came Esther & Russel stayed & David went to Spink Mills for a load of Bran J went with him W,. very very fine & Cler I went to Andrew Reesor's PM
Sunday 6 at home Henry Adeline & Mary went to Meeting at Altona
Mar 1898
Hermans were here to dinnner Benj'ns were here awhile PM & Aunt Lissy Burkholder Called PM JH Ramers were here to Supper W. very very fine
7 J & A took grist Chop to Br S's & Cut some Basswood logs at Flavius AM they drew 8 of them to Br S's PM they didnt do much he has sore throat I & Nancy & Anne went to AB's PM didnt stay very long A was not at home W. very very fine & warm, snow going Henry drew the Cutter up to the gate & Susanna got in & he pulled it around by the driving house & she enjoyed it very much, she is getting some better
8 J & A cut & drew some Hemlock logs & brought home Chop I & Mary went to Markham AM. MN's were here to dinnner W. very fine & Mild sleighing breaking up
9 Boys drew few logs & got down sap buckets & soaked them I & Nancy went to JB's they were not at home then went to Hermans neither they or C Burkholders were at home then we went to Davids to dinner W. very mild sleighing about gone
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Mar 1898
10 Picked 10 Fowls & Killed big Pigs Cut it up for our own use & made some sausage J took Butter Eggs & the ten Fowls to Davids he took a grist of Chop to Br S's AM W. very mild & fine snow going very fast
11 A & Henry sawed wood in bush AM they & J tapped some trees about 45 Buckets mostly 2 to a tree PM sap did not run well W. slight east wind very mild, drissly rain awhile PM
12 Boys Chored AM they gathered 12 Pails sap PM J went to Ceder Grove this evening W. Cloudy mild drissly rain at times, snow going very fast
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to Flavius W. some rain last night drissly AM blowed up from west PM Cold this evening snow going fast
14 Boys sawed wood AM gathered up limbs in bush & drew them on a pile PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. frost last night fine & Cler today sap ran some today
Mar 1898
15 Boys sawed wood J helped Benj'n Killy & hang up a Pig then got Horses Fred & Laddied shod AM he drew lumber PM I Boiled sap all day W. mild a strong East wind
16 I finished sap AM Nancy finished it on the stove over a gallon there was some rain water in it W. very mild & Cler pretty heavy thunder & some rain this evening I went to Johny Reesor's again today for some of their spring water for Susanna she thinks is is good for her she had a dream to that effect she is some better
17 A & Henry Cut wood J helped Benj'n Kill 2 Pigs & Flavius took one there & they Killed it too AM J & A brought about 28 Bus Western Corn from Markham station @ 434 cts PM we got it Chopped for the milk Cows Oats are worth about 36cts at present Henry took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's W. very fine & Cler roads pretty bad
18 Boys sawed wood J Chored AM he brought load pine roots from Flavius to sugar bush & brought Corn Chop home PM I boiled sap all day
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Mar 1898
W. very fine & Cler, rainy at Bedtime
19 Chored AM Boys sawed wood in Flavius bush awhile PM then they brought a load of sawdust from Br S.'s this evening W. warm I think it rained all night drissly AM Cler PM a thunder shower went around towards evening {illegible} I dont think it rained very heavy last night
Sunday 20 at home all day Br N's & Thomas's were here to dinner Wilmot Kirby was here to dinner & supper W. Cool. N.W. wind
21 Boys sawed wood in Flavius Bush AM they sawed aol Willows at Creek on Scarboro Townline PM Benj'n helped all day I went to Markham AM to get Medicine for Susanna W. east wind all day a little snow & drissly rain PM Cool J took Cow Lady to Lewis's arm AM @ $33.00 took 6 bags barley to Br S's PM
22 Boys chored AM Cut some of the Old Willows PM I went to Ceder Grove PM there have been a few suckers Caught a few days ago. W. drissly AM fine & warm PM
23 Boys sawed Willows I & J Put in 18 logs at SM AM I went to Johny Reesors & to Burrows PM W. Cler. Cold NW wind
Mar 1898
24 Boys drew in 3 loads feed Corn then finished threshing Peas J drew away lumber & took Butter & Eggs to Davids PM I boiled sap W. frose hard last night fine & Cler Sap run a little PM
25 Boys drew 4 loads of Willow wood home AM split it ready for the stove & Piled it up by the Smokehouse I Boiled sap till about 2 PM the women finished it on the stove. we have 4 Imperial gallons. W. very fine & Cler heavy white frost last night
26 J went with Benj'n to Stouffville then they called at Herman's sawing Bee PM A went to Markham to tell Dr to come Susanna's ear is very sore she has to lie on her right side all the time Henry split willow A helped finish it PM I gathered 19 big buckets of sap this morning W. very fine, some sharp east wind. Dr Came this evening
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Adeline they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on 1st Cor C by C Gayman Davids were here to dinner W. east wind not very strong, drissly rain PM, not much
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Mar 1898
28 Boys dug Post Holes awhile on Knoll north from Beech trees AM J went to Sale on old A Burkholder farm Property belonging to a Mr Hood he had a Mortgage on the farm & had to take it to save himself A went to Markham with some Boots to get Mended he went with Horse Chief in the Cart he went well he drove him out on Saturday too W. drissly part of the time all day grass beginning to grow all Wheat looks very well so far
29 Boys dug some Post holes & pulled down Board fence from NE Corner of bush to dam AM Picked up rubbish in Flavius fallow PM I Boiled Sap till about 3 PM then Nancy finished it off on stove 4 quarts W. very fine
30 A & Henry Picked rubbish J helpd Benj'n split Cedar Posts AM 3 Boys drew off rubbish PM I boiled sap till about 2 PM W. White frost last night fine & Cler today
31 A took 12 bags barly to Br S's then he & Henry drew some Willow wood home AM they drew off rubbish at Flavius's PM J took Cow Sylvia to Foreman's AM
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April 1898
Benj'n to SM PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's David is not well & Could not go we heard this evening that Isaac Moyer is sick I went to see home stail all night he had a Paralytic Stroke this afternoon & is about helpless. W. fine & Cler, rather Cold NW wind
Good Friday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on St Mark 15 C 25 V to dend of C by Br C nobody here to dinner Anne went home with Davids they were at Flavius to dinner Mary Came home she was at Davids since Tuesday
W. a very very fine & Clear day. some frost last night about 38 above Zero in the middle of the day A drew the Buggy down & up the lane with Susanna she enjoyed the ride very much
9 I & A Burned rubbish in fallow at Flavius A dug drains at Benj'ns AM they all dug PM I took 6 bags Oats to Br S's I got them Chopped PM I & Nancy went this Morning to see Isaac Moyer he is sinking slowly W. very fine & Cler I gathered 8 Buckets of Sap this evening
Easter Sunday 10 I went early this Morning to see Moyer and staid till about noon B Stovers were here to dinner I went again
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April 1898
after supper to Moyer's he is still getting weeker W. very very fine warm Cler dry roads very good Benj'n sowed spring wheat yesterday
Easter Monday 11 Boys thought they must work today they finished putting in tiles in sod at Benj'ns AM they sowed some Oats in NW Corner field PM Isaac Moyer Died a few Minutes after 12 last night I & NB went to Markham to order a Coffin AM I went to see Thomas Diller & Br N's Jacob to help one of our Boys & Br N's Albert to dig his Grave tomorrow W. very very fine day very little frost last night
12 went to Moyers this morning to help put him into his Coffin got home about noon he was swelled some & C Berial had to tap him I & JD went to Markham PM I am appointed one of Isaac Moyer's Executors & asked him a few months ago to release me he partly Consented & finaly concluded to do it but he never to it Completed & I intend to get it done yet if I can we asked Advice & was told it Could be done. Boys finished sowing NW field west of Creek with Oats & half of field behind barn with Oats W. very very fine & warm ground works very well. roads like June
April 1898
13 we all went to Isaac Moyer's funeral Amelia Ernest & Ernest & Karl staid with Susanna Adeline only staid to see him Buried then came back Br S's & N's & myself JD. David & Menno Burkholder bore him to his grave sermon by C Burkholder Seromon on Isaiah 57 C 2nd V by Br C Rev Siple Baptist spoke too Br inlaw Saml Hoover's & JH Ramer's were here to dinner Boys sowed field below house with Oats. W. very very fine & warm. there was a cool east air
14 Boys grubbed & harrowed field east of dam & began to sow barley I J & Benj'n Cleaned seed barley & 5 bags grist of wheat AM I took grist to Ceder Grove Mills PM took Butter & Eggs to Davids W. very very fine clouded up toward night
15 Boys finished sowing field east of dam before dinner then A went to help Benj'n Henry rolled Alsike behind cider house seeded meadow back of orchard I took 5 bags Shelled corn to Br S's to get chopped it was damp so I hurried home I took 5 bags Oats to mix with it AM I bring home grist flow PM
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M Barky bought Old Saml Moyer & wife & Caty Houser to stay all night W. vy fine & warm Cler
16 Henry rolled barley & Oats behind barn & began in NW comer field A helped Benj'n AM began to plow sod on knoll PM I & Nancy took Moyer's & Caty Houser to Locust Hill This morning with mare Bonnie & spring waggon W. cool NW wind Cloudy this evening Adelaide & Mary went to Markham PM
Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Isaac Reersor's to dinner to Br S's to supper W fine & clear. Cool wind looked like rain towards evening Some big lightning over the lake at dusk
18 Henry finished rolling A plowed sod J helped Flavius at a drain I bought home 5 bags barley chop from Br' S's went to Markham PM W. fine clear
19 Boys cleaned & oiled 3 setts of single harness with a kind of harness soap that I bought yesterday W. very very strong East wind & rain from about 9 AM they plowed awhile this morning & I bought 4 bags seed Potatoes from Johny Reesor's This morning I gathered all the sap buckets in the barn & throwed out the sap yesterday morning
April 1898
that was in some of them the woods were so dry I was afraid to boil it some of the buckets were falling to peices but the rain has changed it all
20 Boys all went to Flavius's & dug Post holes for a wire fence on east side of his lane AM A & Henry Plowed the most of the time PM W. Squaals of sleet & rain off & on all day Cool I went to Flavius & Br N's AM Herman Called to get wild Hairs Pulled PM John Cober Called PM
21 A & Henry finished Plowing sod AM A helped Flavius plow new ground PM J & Henry helped Benj'n drive stakes in fence I took Butter & Eggs to Davids & Caught a lot of Chubs for Susanna PM W. Cler strong N Wind Cool the fall Wheat looks very well, the grass is beginning to look green the Buds are starting on the trees
22 Chored Cleaned Seed Peas Henry went to Abraham Lehmans PM W. drissly slow steady rain all day
23 Boys Pulled Posts from old bush to dam & worked at fences at Benj'n's J took grist to Br S's PM I went to half yearly Conference at Hebron PM everything passed off very well W. very fine & growing day
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April 1898
Sunday 24 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Mat 3 C 1st to 26 V by C Burkholder Tilman Reesor & family & Uriah Drudge & family were here to dinner Flavius & Benj'ns Called this evening W. very fine & Cler a strong NE wind AM not Much PM War Commenced yesterday between Spain & the United States of America
25 A helped Flavius Plow Henry grubbed sod I & Nancy & Anne went to Br inlaw Peter's they were not at home we staid to dinner with Motherinlaw then went to Herman's to supper I stopped at Markham & Signed a Release from serving as Executor on Isaac A Moyer's will he had intended to appoint A B Lehman in my place but did not get it done. J Diller is the other one so the Lawyer Armstrong advised J Diller to take it to Probate alone & it Could be Arranged further by appointing Trustees W. fine rather Cool
26 Boys spread dung & Plowed in Mangold ground we Planted 4 drills Potatoes I took 6 bags Barley to Br S's AM & brought it home PM W. very fine & Cler a little Cool
April 1898
I took Susanna to Br C's AM & brought her home PM she stood it well Jack Reesor's son William was thrown forward in his road Cart early yesterday Morning & his foot was Caught & he was dragged over a Mile the horse running full speed he is badly hurt but it is thought he will recover
27 Boys Plowed mangel ground A Sowed Peas about 5 acres Henry finished Mangel ground PM Adeline & Mary went to Davids W. very fine Air Cool Jacob Hoover's wife at Stouffville died yesterday & was buried today
28 Boys rolled & drilled Mangel ground AM sowed them PM I took Susanna to Benj'ns this Morning then went to Ceder Grove for Mangel Seed AM I & Nancy & J Plowed & raked part of back garden I & Nancy Planted a lot of Raspberries PM W. very fine & Clear, Air from East nearly every day
29 Boys Chored & dug some garden AM J worked at drain at Flavius PM I & A Mary & Anne went to Funeral of F Postils wife (Susy Clark) at 11th Con PM W. fine A & Henry worked in Flavius fallow PM
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April 1898 May
J went to Markham to trade the Top Buggy with Pringles for one with side Bars but Pringle had none on hand to sent he expects one every day W. very fine warm strong NW wind
Sunday May 1 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by Br C went to JB's to dinner w. very fine & warm AM Cloudy & Cooler PM a little rain coming home
2 Boys drew dung on field north half behind barn I took bag Buckwheat to Ceder Grove Mills PM W. fine rain last night, fine today Naval Battle between Spain & America at Pilippines Islands both Parties Claim a victory Battle was fought yesterday
3 A & Henry dug Post holes from corner of bush to dam I & J helped Scrub Meeting house J helped Flavius PM W. some rain last night Cloudy & drissly at times very growing weather
4 A & Henry set Posts from bush to dam AM drew dung behind barn & began drawing on turnip ground in Mangel field PM I went to Markham PM Herman Called to dinner W. rather Cool I gathered a fine Mess of Mushrooms in {illegible} flats this morning
May 1898
5 Boys drew dung on Turnip ground J helped Flavius at drain I took Butter & Eggs to Davids Susanna went with me to Flavius I brought her home this evening she stood it well R Wallace was here to dinner W. very fine, but a raw Air from East
6 A & Henry finished drawing dung on Turnip ground J helped Flavius drain I took 6 bags barley to Br S's AM I & Nancy went to Markham to get Nancy's Teeth I took them to get fixed the other day then we went to Davids to supper W. a slight frost last night fine today
7 Boys Plowed in Corn ground I took grist Peas & Oats to Br S's & brought home Buckwheat Flour 1/2 bag from Ceder Groves Mill AM I & Nancy went to AB's PM staid to supper W. very fine & warm, but Cool Air
Sundy 8 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans Suitable Sermon for the Celebration of Lords Supper by C Gayman & Br C went to Daniel Ramers to dinner W. very fine & warm, cool air
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May 1898
9 Henry Plowed root ground A & J Cleaned up Fallow at Flavius AM I took Susanna to JD's this Morning she stays all night I brought home grist from Br S's AM Caught 12 fine fish went to Tapps flats PM Caught about 30 {illegible} PM W. fine & warm leaves Coming out
10 A Plowed at Flavius Henry Plowed root ground I gathered a fine Mess Mushrooms in P{illegible} Flats AM went to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm & Cloudy AM began to rain about 4 PM raining yet, slowly
11 A Plowed at Flavius Henry harrowed & rolled Corn ground I brought Susanna home PM J drilled & Blasted a stone in Corn ground W. fine strong wind a thunder storm about 5 PM fine shower
12 A helped Flavius finish fallows Henry & J made Corn ground ready & began planting Hill Corn I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. fine & warm AM Cooler towards evening J Ionson Came this evening with his Horse..Border Rei{illegible} the Property of R Davies
May 1898
13 A & Henry finished Plowing Turnip ground & harrowed it I & Mary went to Markham AM I got some Barbed Wire Mary got a tooth Pulled W. fine & Cool J McGaw & Flavius Came this evening to dig out some Foxes in the Old David Hoover bush but we think they have left the Den
14 Nancy Anne A & Henry went fishing to Mouth of Rouge with Enos & Frances Hoover and Herman they got quite a few I & J worked at putting wire on fence along lane W. very fine & warm I & J went to Funeral of Samuel Spence at 11th Con this PM
Sunday 15 Henry Mary & Adeline went to M Barkeys there were not at home so they & Shants boys went to N Burkholders to dinner I & Nancy & Anne went to Jacob Reesor's they were not home so we went to B Dillers to supper W. very fine Cler
16 Boys finished wire fence on Knoll & began from bush to dam I took 5
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May 1898
bags Oats to Br S's AM & brought home Chop PM W. very fine & warm
17 Boys helped work in back garden AM they worked at fences PM I & Br C went to Holbornes near Rouge Hill to look for Mushrooms & to see the places where we used to ramble when we were boys 45 years ago we found the Hills & slopes of the Rouge River that were all Cleared then all grown up with a young growth of timber then we crossed both the Rouges to Kirkhams Shoddy Mills where we fished about an hour we Caught 60 fine shiners and fine Perches & some Bass, very fine day we only found one Mushroom
18 A got Horses Fred & Laddie shod Henry rolled turnip ground J helped Flavius make fence AM sowed feed Corn PM I took 6 bags barley & got it Chopped & went to Ceder Grove AM took Butter & Eggs to Davids PM. W. fine AM Cloudy frew drops of rain PM
Ascension day 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna rmarks & Sermon on {blank space} by Br C Davids & Hermans were here for dinner they were not at Meeting
May 1898
27 A drew 2 loads gravel P & Henry Chored & split some stones to make walk to old Pig pen AM we washed our 9 sheep & 9 for Thomas PM boys brought home 2 loads of split stones after we washed sheep I took Susanne to Br S's AM and brought her home this evening W very fine & growing day
28 P & Henry built stone walk from gate at water trough to old Hog pen door AM A drew loads gravel from Adams P & Henry helped Benj'n at fences PM Peter Reesor brought two girls from Rainham Fidelia Shank & Mary Hoover. Our Mary took them to David Ramer's & brought them back to dinner then she took them awhile to NB's Br & to Barkeys to supper and left them at JD's W. fine looks a little like rain
Whit Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to JD's to dinner A Adeline & Mary went to Davids PM they heard that little Russel was bitten in the face by Joseph Grove's dog but Davids had taken Russell to the doctor. They did not see them
May 1898 June
W. cloudy & foggy AM clr PM
Whit Monday 30 at home Henry went fishing to dead water J & A went to Br S's caught lot of chubs Henry got fine lot of Bass & few Catfish we were most Agreeably surprised this PM by a visit from my old friend James Duncan he worked for Br C over 30 years ago he was here to supper then we went to Br C's W fine and cool A drew 2 loads gravel PM
31 Henry scuffled Mangels & drew 2 loads gravel AM J Drew one load gravel PM I A & Henry went to sale of the late Isaac A Moyer's Property PM I bought Bedstead 25 cts Trunk 5 cts basket & Box 5 cts Hermans called for supper Joseph Groves brought Esther & Russell PM & she staid to supper Russell is doing very well he is bitten on the right eye W. fine nice & warmer
June 1 I took Susanna to Davids AM A drew 3 loads gravel Henry scuffled Hill Corn AM he sheared sheep PM A helped awhile this evening Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to dinner W. very fine & warm looks a little like rain this evening
June 1898
A drew gravel from Adams Pit for Markham road work I filled Henry Plowed turnip ground I went to Davids AM to bring Susanna home but she wants to stay awhile yet so I brought Russell home with me W. fine & cool.
11 A drew gravel I filled AM Henry got horse Chief Shod AM . Henry filled PM W. very warm rain this morning they went on the road about 8 Oc thunder shower off & on PM the thunder did not come very near but the rain came heavy I & J made a stair to load pigs into a waggon PM
Sunday 12 I & Nancy & little Russell went to M Barkeys to dinner. (Flavius's were here to dinner) W rain awhile this morning showers went around PM Benj'n's called awhile this evening
13 A brought a load gravel on Townline which finishes our roadwork then he brought another into Barnyard J & Henry Chored they fixed road in lane north of dam & A plower headlands in sod field PM I took little Russel home this evening W. showers off & on heavy rain this evening
June 1898 E Lewis's Man took away 8 Pigs 7 months old @ $70.50 cts PM
14 Made new 2 steps in front of big stoop & chored AM A & Henry topped thistles PM till 3 PM then J & Henry topped thistles for Benj'n till supper & A & I built new cedar slat walk from front gate to kitchen stoop M Barkey & his mother brought Jacob Gayman & wife & 2 little daughters & his mother in law awhile AM C Burkholders & wife called few minutes PM Morning W. a little dull this morning cleared up very fair today Cooler this evening
15 A & Hentry topped thistles for Benj'n I scuffled Mangels AM A & Henry Plowed & rolled turnip ground PM I walked to Cedar Grove for turnip seed PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here to dinner W. very fine cool & cler Adeline & Mary went to Susie Hoover's
16 Boys sowed turnip I & Nancy & Anne took wool to S B Lehmans W. very fine & cool
17 Henry worked at Benj'ns J finished Scuffling Hill Corn then he & A went to mouth of Rouge
June 1898
25 Pulled out Bridge at west Barn dorm & put in one of Stone and earth AM J went to Hermans PM we Trimmed some Apple trees & Cut up old rails & rubbish for Engine wood PM Davids Came to stay all night W. very warm fine shower last night another this Morning slight one this evening
Sunday 26 at home all day Davids staid till after early supper W. Cooler a very Strong NW wind Calmer this evening
27 Henry Adeline & Mary went to R Jarvis's to Pick Strawberries this Morning it was too wet A got Horses Fred & Laddie shod AM they all went to Flavius with team & waggon to draw in hay a slight shower stopped them after they took in 2 loads W. fine & Cool a few slight showers I took Susanna to JD's PM & brought her home this evening
28 Boys Scuffled few Potatoes in Mangel field hoed Sugar Cane & Cut Thistles on road along our farm AM they all went with team to Flavius & helped them take in all their hay PM
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June 1898
I took Susanna to Br N's AM & went to R Jarvis's & bought 24 Boxes strawberries for $1.00 I brought Susanna home this evening I went to Ceder Grove & bought 100 lbs granulated Sugar for $5.00 & 100 lbs of Cooking Sugar for $4.00 W. very fine Cooler
29 A Cut about 3 Acres in Meadow north of Meeting House he got done about 2 PM a guard broke this Morning Henry went to Markham AM & Ordered some J went to A Jackson's Barn raising PM I & A & Henry Cleaned 8 bags Wheat at Benj'ns PM & A took it to Ceder Grove Mills W. very fine pretty warm Thomas was at Jac Grove's today & brought little Russell he is here to stay all night I took Susanna to Johnny Reesor's AM & brought her home PM.
30 A was at B Dillers Barnraising all day Henry Cleaned out Henhouse & Sprayed it with McDonalds sheep Dip to Kill the small lice J Scuffled Mangels AM they both went to raising PM I took Adeline & Mary to raising PM David & Esther Came PM
June July 1898
Esther staid & David went to raising he took Susanna I took Butter & Eggs to Davids & went to Ceder Grove I brought home sugar W. very very warm thunder showers went around PM. a little rain here shower last night
July 1 Boys put Paris Green on Potatoes this Morning then we shook out all the hay that was Cut till noon. Boys looked for Tares in barley till about 1/2 past 3 O then raked & Cooked hay W. very warm Cloudy this morning Cler today
2 A Cut about 2 Acres grass AM Henry went to Markham on Bycicle to see if Mower Guards have Come did not get them he went & Came in 1.25 M I took small grist Chop to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove Nancy went with me to Isaac Reesor's their Baby is sick Flavius & his man & team helped draw in hay PM we took in 12 loads of fine Hay Timothy & Alsike Clover W. very very warm & Cler
Sunday 3 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on St John Part of 3rd C by C Burkholder went to Peter Burkholders to dinner
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July 1898
& to Joseph Groves to supper Called at Davids W. very warm fine Breeze from SW. slight shower PM
4 A finished Cutting Meadow AM boys drew 7 loads hay into stack behind Cider house PM W. very fine & Cool I took Susanna to NB's PM & brought her home this evening
5 Boys drew one load on Stack & drew 2 loads rakings into Barn AM J went to Jos Groves Barnraising on the Old Wideman Homestead A & Henry Put Board roof on Haystack & we turned hay that was Cut yesterday PM W. very fine Cler & Cool
6 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Christian Barkeys Daughter Sarah she was Married to Jerry Walker they lived in Muskoka she was buried at Widemans a Baptist Preacher from Muskoka officiated we went to J H Ramers to Dinner W. fine & Cool boys took in 6 loads of hay the last of the Meadow except rakings
7 Boys mowed fence Corners in Meadow drew in some raking A brought home Flour from Ceder Grove & Chop from Br S's PM W. very warm & Cler Herman & Harvey were here to supper Mary & Susanna went to Markham AM Henry took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening
July 1898
14 Boys Cut Wheat in NE Corner field 5 Acres got done soon after dinner they thinned turnips after that I took Butter & Eggs to Davids & went to Ceder Grove this evening W. very warm & Sultry very dry Flavius Came for Susanna after dinner little Carl is sick I & Nancy went over this evening his is better again
15 Boys thinned turnip W. very warm & Sultry Flavius Came at noon for Susanna to sit by the Cradle little Carl is sick Dr was there last night & this PM I & Nancy went over this evening he is better again
16 Boys began to Cut barley went a few rounds found it was rather green they Cut some swail grass till noon then Henry helped Flavius draw in wheat A went to Stouffville for a Pinion for Binder & J hung some doors at Benj'ns Henhouse I went to Markham AM I & Nancy went to Flavius to see little Carl he is better again W. dry & Sultry we need rain very bad
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July 1898
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting except J he has a little Summer Complaint remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Br C John & Mary Smith were here to dinner & Levi Burkholder & Br C to Supper W. very warm a very slight shower PM
18 A & Henry drew in all fall Wheat 5 loads off each field J began to Cut Barley about 10 AM the Pinion that A brought on Saturday did not fit so he & Benj'ns went for another W. very warm showers went around again today
19 I & Susanna went to Markham AM I left her at U Drudges Boys Cut barley Binder did not tie very well J went to Pickering Village for a new knotter in putting it on we found that the Knotter spring was Cracked he went back & left the Knotter & brought a new spring now it works very well W. very very warm thunder showers went around a slight shower here PM Flavius Fanny & Children were here PM Amelia & Ernest stay all night
July 1898
20 Boys finished Cutting barley about an acre then they went a few rounds on the Alsike Clover before dinner they Cut it with the Mower & followed with the Horserake but they quit that & then they got Flavius man to help & three of them followed with forks and rolled it in heaps it is a very heavy Crop & some of the heads are well filled W. about the warmest day we have had so far
21 Boys finished Cutting Alsike AM then they all three with team helped Flavius draw in barley PM W. Cooler NW wind J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's & brought Susanna home from Johnny Ramers
22 Boys helped Benj'n draw in Wheat & Barley with team I took 2 bags mixed Chop to Br S's & brought home barley Chop AM W. not quite so warm, Cler, dry Boys drew in Barley Flavius & his man helped PM with team 11 loads W. very warm
Sunday 24 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on Romans 7 C by Joseph Wismer from Clinton.
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July 1898
went to Harry Boyers to dinner & to Menno Burkholders to supper W. very very warm a little Breeze most of the time
25 A raked Barley stubble J & Henry pulled a headland in the barley filed of Early Peas that C Gayman sent us in the spring a thunder storm Came up before dinner we brought in all the barley that was raked then we had a fine heavy rain some heavy thunder a barn belonging to Pugh on 5th Con Pickering was burned boys finished up & J raked last of barley & Boys brought it in this evening Herman Called this evening W. some Cooler J took 7 bags Chop to Br S's this evening
26 J & A went to Markham AM Henry Chored they hoed Mangels & A fixed Bake Oven PM J went to Markham again to see if Jesse Reesor's new Machine has Come he has expected it for a week it has not Come yet I & Nancy started after dinner & Called at David's then went to see Grandmother she has symptoms of Dropsy she is up yet but does not rest well at night
July 1898
then we went to Hermans to supper W. pretty warm got a fine Breese
27 A finished fixing Oven Henry Scuffled Mangels J took 5 Bus Corn to Br S's to get Cracked for Chickens AM Boys Cleaned out Cistern PM I took Susanna & Ketura to M Barkeys PM & brought them home this evening W. very warm yet
28 Boys began pulling Peas with rake but they are hardly ripe yet they helped set the Machine PM & brought a tank of water from Br S's they took Butter & Eggs along to Davids Jesse Reesor got a new Traction Engine & Thresher from the Waterloo Co. W. very warm yet
29 Threshed all the Fall Wheat it is a very fine sample but the yield is not so very large something over 20 bus per acre then we threshed about 300 bus barley & about 50 more to thresh we quit at noon the Machine run very well then they drew in 18 loads Alsike PM Benj'n & his man helped with team W. very warm yet, strong SW. wind turned to north this evening I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM
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July 1898 Aug
Adeline Mary & Susanna went to Davids yesterday Susanna Staid
30 drew in 12 loads Alsike AM Flavius & his Man helped with team Benj'n helped too A & Henry helped Benj'n & J helped Flavius PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Br S's for Chop PM W. Cloudy nearly all day a very slight rain after dinner
Sunday 31 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans Sermon on St John part of 1st C by Jos Wismer & Br C Abraham B Grove & wife & daughter Nancy Enos Nighswander & Rachel Widemans were received into the Church we went to Davids to dinner W. not so warm a fine Breeze
Aug 1 Boys Pulled Peas with rake AM till dribbling rain stopped about 10 didnt amount to much J helped Bob Milroy thresh PM Flavius threshed AM but didnt need any help from us A & Henry finished pulling Peas PM J Cut 7 rounds Oats behind barn this evening W not so warm looks like rain I walked to Ceder Grove PM & then I took 4 bags barley to Br S's & brought home some Chop after supper
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2 Boys Cut Oats behind barn & east of Orchard B & his man helped draw in last of Alsike PM 8 loads W. rather Cloudy not so warm
3 J Cut Oats in NW Corner field A & Henry shocked W. a light shower AM stopped J awhile a fine heavy shower PM. stopped him awhile Cooler this evening
4 A & Henry shocked Oats in NW Corner J helped Benj'n pull Peas AM they drew in all Peas 11 loads PM Benj'n & his man helped with team I raked Alsike stubble & took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's W. fine & Cool Breeze Herman brought Susanna home this evening
5 Henry helped JD's thresh J & A drew in Alsike rakings 2 loads AM A helped Benj'n J & Henry hoed turnips PM I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. fine & Cool Breeze, rather warmer PM Herman was here to supper
6 A helped Flavius all day J worked at B{illegible} Benj'n helped Jess Reesor run his Machine I & A Cleaned 3 bags Old Wheat at Benj'n & brought it home then we drew in a few early Peas that grew on headlands
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in Barley field C Gayman sent us the seed the boys pulled them a few weeks ago & I put them over the fence into the Meadow then Henry drew dung on barley stubble I took few Bus Peas to Br S's AM the water is so low he Can do very little Susanna went with Me to Br C's & I brought her home this evening W. not so warm a good bit Cloudy
Sunday 7 at home David Reesors & John Ramers Peter were here to dinnner & Johnny Ramers to supper W. very warm & Sultry a good bit Cloudy a very slight shower towards evening
8 A & Henry drew dung J helped Benj'n thresh they got done between 3 & 4 PM I went to Whitevale AM w. very sultry rather Cloudy a fine thunder Shower about 3 PM not very much rain
9 A helped Benj'n draw in Oats J helped Albert thresh PM Henry set up Oats shocks PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty warm again David Came for Nancy about 4 Oc this morning
10 Henry helped Johnny Reesor thresh all day J & A helped Benj'n J helped Flavius a few hours this evening
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I went to Ceder Grove & brought home Chop AM W. pretty warm again
11 Henry helped McCreight thresh AM he helped Pilkey PM J & A helped Benj'n nearly all day I & Anne went to Davids AM we seen a little Baby Boy born on Tuesday the 9th both are doing well I took 4 bags Chop to Br S's also took Butter & Eggs along & brought home 3 bags Chop W. very warm & dry yet
12 Boys went to Benj'n was to wet to pull Peas J went to G Davidsons for a Tandem Plow @ 13.00 Henry ganged south of bush PM J & A helped Benj'n PM W. a fine little shower this morning
13 J ganged south of bush finished About 4 PM A & Henry helped Benj'n drew in Peas with team I walked to Ceder Grove AM went to Half yearly Conference at Hebron PM Joseph Groves brought home Nancy & took Adeline W. Cler. Cool Breeze from NW Herman's Came to stay all night
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Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 5 C by C Burkholder Henry Barkey & wife Matty Cook Herman's & Jesse Grove A Lehman were here to dinner. W. rather Cloudy Cooler I took Matty Cook to her Br Saml Shanks this evening they live on Church street in Markham
15 had Jess Reesor with his Engine & Danl Ramer with his Clover Mill & threshed a little more than half of our Alsike we got about 15 Bus a strong East & south wind some of the hands got sick we had to send for two fresh Men at noon Thomas's man Ed Craven went Delirious but I dont think it was altogether the dust that Caused it he had a sunstroke some time ago he went to Thomas's when the threshing was over with out his supper & fell down while he was speaking to Thomas & we Carried him to his home
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over by the sideroad in Br C's house (he is Married to Maggie Tweedie) & sent for Dr Bateman of Pickering he thought it was like Brain fever. W rather Cloudy a few drips of rain pretty warm when the sun was out I might as well state that the war between Spain & the States is over The States were a little too much for Spain on the Ocean They Outclassed & Outnumbered them in vessels they Beat them at the Philipines & at Santiago & became Master on the Sea but on land they had hard fighting The Spaniards ran short of Provisions at Santiago & finally surrendered
16 Boys drew in Oats below Orchard 6 very big loads & 3 loads behind barn W. pretty warm a slight little shower this morning I took Susanna to Flavius AM & went to Cedar Grove I brought her home again this evening
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Ed Craven is doing well he began to know people again.
17 Boys finished drawing in Oats 19 loads altogether Benj'n & his Man helped with team they got done soon after dinner then Henry helped Flavius A went & got Horses Fred & Laddie shod PM JB's were here to dinner J helped Benj'n fix some fences PM W. pretty warm
18 A ganged Henry helped David Reesor's thresh J took Butter Eggs & 7 pr Chickens to Lewis's PM W. Cooler & dry yet as ever David Groves boy Alvin Brownsberger brought Adeline home & took Mary & Susanna along to Davids
19 A ganged J & Henry drew mud out of dam on barley stubble AM Henry drew stones off pasture filed PM I took 4 bags Barley to Br S's PM. W. pretty warm
20 Boys drew Stones off pasture finished them they drew the most of them on the dam to raise the road & Keep the water out of the flats Br N's wife brought Jacob Hunnicker & wife & Henry Hurst & wife from Franklin County Pa
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to dinner then I & Nancy started at 2 PM & went to David Groves to see how they are doing they are all well Called to see Br S he was taken sick yesterday PM with violent Purging & I think vomiting he is in bed yet W. pretty warm & dry
Sunday 21 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St Mark {illegible} 7 C part by Br C went to Enos Nighswander to dinner we started home after 3 PM heavy thunder storm Came upon 8th Con of Pickering we went in to Samuel Hoover's pretty heavy rain & Hail we staid to supper we got home to the lane without rain of any account then it started heavy raining yet nearly 9 Oc the Creek is started to run
22 A & Henry ganged Oat stubble 5 Acres behind barn J Chored W. very warm our pond is full of water the Creek is running but not very strong I went to Ceder Groves brought home Chop called to see Br S he is bad yet
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23 A & Henry ganged Oat Stubble below Orchard J helped Peter Reesor thresh I went to Ceder Groves for gang Plow Points Called to see Br S he Can sit up some W. slight showers this Morning heavy thunder Passed around this evening very warm & sultry today
24 A & Henry finished ganging below Orchard AM they began single Plowing in Alsike stubble PM J went to Whitevale AM & to Markham & got his supper at Davids I went with him as far as Ceder Grove & Called at Br S's he is doing well W. slight shower AM very heavy down pour about 6 PM Creek running fine tonight very warm & sultry today
25 A & Henry Plowed J fixed floor in Cowstable AM he helped Pick some Peas & Apples PM I took Butter & Eggs to Davids PM W. fine & Cool Br inlaw Enos Hoover Came to stay all night he is threshing with Dan Hoovers they are at J McRaes
26 A & Henry Plowed J Harrowed behind barn with Mare Bonnie I harrowed awhile while he
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helped Flavius Clean seed wheat we are getting our seed from Flavius W. very fine & Cool drissly rain awhile AM
27 A & Henry finished Plowing & rolling Alsike stubble soon after dinner A began grubbing it & Henry harrowed some that was gang plowed in fall Wheat & Oat stubble J Chored I got Mare Bonnie shod PM. W. fine & Cool
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Annie went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by C Burkholder went to Herman's to dinner W. very fine Cler & Cool day
29 Henry began plowing in barley stubble A finished grubbing in Alsike field then he plowed too J helped Benj'n Mark out some drains with plow in Benj'n NE Corner field AM then he harrowed east of Orchard with Mare Tip PM Henry plowed with Mare Bonnie & Chief I took 4 bags & 2 of Oats to Br S's AM W. fine & Cler warmer
30 A & Henry Plowed J helped JD's thresh A J & Henry Plowed & A Picked Peas awhile & Harrowed with Mare Bonnie below Orchard
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I & our {illegible} & Benj'n's Fannie & little Wilfred Picked & Pressed a lot of Elder Berries for Wine PM W. very warm & Cler
31 A & Henry Plowed J worked a little at drains at Benj'n's & began Cutting Hill Corn AM he took 3 spring waggon to Whitevale to get fixed this evening W. very very warm
Sept 1 A & Henry Plowed J cut Corn AM he struck the Point of the Sickle into his foot it lamed him he took Beef hide to Kennedys ( he takes it to Toronto for us) then he took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's W. very very warm & sultry Cloudy at times 88 dg today Our Beef was killed for the ring last night it dressed 484 & was fat
2 A & Henry finished plowing barley stubble Harrowed J helped Thomas thresh all day W. very very warm a fine heavy shower at noon a heavy squaal of wind distant thunder
3 Boys finished harrowing & began to roll & sow barley stubble AM A & Henry Cut some Hill Corn PM J Sowed & I finished rolling field PM W. very warm but fine Breeze I went to Ceder Grove & brought home Barley Chop from Br S's
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Sunday 4 at home all day Henry & Adeline went to Davids to dinner A went too PM on Bycicle {sic} Susanna Came home with them W. very warm but fine Breeze getting Cooler this evening
5 J finished Sowing Barley field & began in Alsike Henry harrowed in alsike field A worked at drain at Benj'n PM W. a very fine steady rain awhile AM not near so warm
6 J finished sowing Alsike field Henry harrowed till about 1/2 past 9 O then he went to help Flavius thresh A dug drain at Benj'ns AM he & J ganged in Pea stubble PM W. misty awhile this Morning fine shower Just before dinner a heavy shower after dinner I took 6 bags Peas & Oats to Br S's AM Nancy & Susanna went with Me as far as Flavius I walked to Flavius PM
7 J & A began Plowing in NW Corner field Henry helped Flavius finish threshing AM J & Henry Plowed PM & A worked at drain W. fine Cool
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Some rain this Morning I took 6 bags barley to Br S's PM & brought home Mixed Chop that I took yesterday
8 Henry helped Benj'n thresh J Plowed A helped Thomas draw in Corn with team he is filling his Silo I & Nancy & Anne went to Davids to dinner went awhile to Herman's Anne staid at Davids till we Came back Lydia & her Mother are both not very well getting better. W. fine & Cool strong SW wind a little Cloudy PM slight rain this evening
9 A helped Thomas draw Corn without team AM J & Henry Plowed A worked at drain PM Henry Cut Corn PM I went to Ceder Grove & brought home Chop PM Susanna went with me W. Cooler I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper to see Nisley from Pennsylvania
10 Henry helped NB thresh J began plowing in wheat stubble in NE field A worked at drain AM finished Cutting Corn PM W. very Cool I went to Nor{illegible} for the loan of a tiling spade
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Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gayman Sermon on Matt 26 & 27 by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated MN's & Davids were here to dinnner Amelia Ernest & Karl Came over alone PM & Staid to Supper W. very very fine Cool & Cler Davids Call their little boy Lewis a white frost this morning done no harm
12 J plowed A worked drain Henry helped NB finish threshing AM he plowed PM Nancy & Susanna went to Markham PM Fanny Groves brought two girls from the Twenty Rittenhouse & Culp to supper W. very fine September day
13 A worked at drain J & Henry Plowed AM Henry helped Flavius level new ground with team & J made about 70 gals Cider at Ceder Grove PM I brought some Tiles that were left at Flavius & to Benj'n & drew a lot along the drain PM
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I & Nancy Picked a lot of Cider apples AM. W. very very fine
14 Henry began plowing south of bush J finished in Wheat Stubble in NE field then brought 500 2 in Tiles from Petty's AM then he plowed too PM I drew a lot of Tiles along drain this Morning I & Nancy boiled 2 Kettles of sauce today A dug drain W. fine warm Cler
15 J & Henry finished Plowing south of bush AM began below garden PM J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's after 5 PM I plowed with his team while he was gone A dug drain W. pretty warm Thunder shower went around
16 A dug drain Henry Plowed J brought 2 loads 1000 2 in Tiles AM he Plowed PM I & Nancy went to Benj'ns this Morning they are boiling sauce Nancy staid all day I took 5 bags barley to Br S's & brought home load of Chop PM W. very fine & warm looks like rain a slight shower early this morning
17 J & Henry Plowed AM they Cut feed Corn PM tried with Binder would not work so they Cut by hand A finished drains this evening he put in about
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I took home Norris's spade this evening W. very very fine day
Sunday 18 at home all day Br S's Lydia & Berthan & Herman's were here to dinner Benj'ns Called awhile PM W. a fine shower last night Cloudy awhile this morning fine & Cler today
19 A & Henry Plowed PM & Henry Cut Corn E Lewis was here to dinner I took grist Chop to Br S's & brought home a load AM W. fine Cool Cler
20 A & Henry finished Plowing east of Orchard AM began behind barn PM J put in a few rods of drain to lengthne 2 drains that empty into Creek in NW Corner field we broke up the flats low fall & the drains had to be lengthened then he went to HB Lotts sale PM I brought home load Chop from Br S's AM W. very fine & Cool & Cler
21 A & Henry Plowed J lengthened a drain in field south of house he ran it to the Creek A started about 4 PM to bring Jess Reesor's thresher from Menno Reesor's to Thomas's they broke the Tounge of the threshere & Could not bring it with the Engine W. very fine & Cool & Cler
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22 A & Henry Plowed AM they began to draw feed Corn along fence north of wheat field behind Cider house rain stopped them about 3 PM J helped Thomas thresh till about 3 PM Jesse Reesor & wife from St Joseph Island were here to dinner W. warm AM Cloudy PM rain not very heavy off & on till evening drissly yet bedtime Herman's Lydia & Harvey & Lena Hoover Called PM
23 A & Henry Plowed J Chored Thomas's brought Levi Weber & wife & Aaron Bauman & wife from Waterloo to supper W. rain till about 9 AM then again heavy about 3 PM & again after supper some thunder but not near warm they finished Plowing behind barn & began in Pea stubble on Knoll
24 A & Henry Plowed AM Henry went to Stouffville with Susanna & Anne PM they took supper at Herman's Susanna staid J lengthened out a drain in NW Corner field he brought 100 3 in tiles this Morning with Mare Bonnie Br in law S Lehman's Came at 3 PM & staid to supper W. rather Cloudy Cool
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Sunday 25 Henry & Mary went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy went to Flavius to dinner W. rather Cloudy this morning very fine Cool & Cler today
26 A & Henry Plowed on Knoll J helped Flavius put poles on top of Posts on wire fence on east side of his lane I too 6 bags barly to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went awhile to AB's PM W. fine warm a fine shower about 4 PM distant thunder
27 A & Henry finished Plowing Knoll till about 3 PM then they drew feed Corn J began digging drain a branch in old Beaver dam in NW Corner field I too 4 bags Pea & Oat Chop to Br S's AM took Tiles to drain PM too Susanna to Br C's PM & brought here home this evening W. very fine & Cler This is my 62 Birthday
28 A & Henry drew dung on South part of NW Corner field J went to Herman's on Bycicle then took Herman's Mare & went to Stouffville for Susanna's new Bonnet AM he finished putting in Tiles about 10 or 12 Rods then I & he Picked a lot of Peas in back garden I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. very fine & Cler day
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29 Boys finished drawing dung we intend to sow our Mangels on it the south part of NW field J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's toward evening I & Nancy dug 2 Baskets of Sweet Potatoes PM W. very warm fine & Cler
20 J & A spread dung & Henry Plowed AM A & Henry Plowed PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here for dinner then when he was gone J helped I & Nancy dig last of sweet Potatoes they are fine we weighed on it weighed over 1 1/2 lbs Herman Called awhile PM W. very very warm a very heavy shower towards evening some thunder not very heavy I brought home load Chop & went to Ceder Grove AM I forgot to Mention yesterday that Susanna & Ketura went to Waterloo yesterday Morning with the visitors Webers & Baumans they started away from Thomas's they were there the last night
Oct 1 A & Henry Plowed AM then A finished Plowing down the dung alone PM & Henry Plowed headlands south of bush PM it was too hard to plow them when they Plowed the field then he & J Plowed in the drains that J put in below Orchard then they Picked some apples. W. warm
Sundy 2 at home all day Adeline Mary & Henry went to U Drudges to dinner W. a very fine October day
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3 J A & Henry Plowed on hill in north lane & drew dirt on dam to Keep the water from flooding the flats in field north of Orchard I took 3 spring waggon to Whitevale to get Circle fixed AM J helped Albert to thresh A & Henry Picked Apples PM I brought home load Chop & went to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm
4 J helped David Reesor thresh till awhile after dinner A & Henry Chored I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius PM. W. a heavy thunder storm about 8 AM heavy rain pretty heavy thunder Cloudy all day drissly rain a good part of the time Cooler this evening wind from east
5 A & Henry Plowed in Meadow sod back of Orchard J Chored AM he went to Markham PM I & J took 3 bags Oats to Br S's & fixed some lumber Piles AM. W. pretty warm blowed up Cool this evening Benj'ns Old Mare Doll died AM her Stomach Bursted
6 A & Henry Plowed awhile then Picked apples till noon they drew in all Hill Corn PM 13 loads I & Nancy took in Beets I brought home Oat Chop this morning J Picked apples PM I & Nancy helped awhile
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W. very fine & Cool Flavius brought his children this evening & Nancy went home with him
7 Boys Chored awhile this Morning then they went to Davids to dinner then to Markham W. rain early this Morning fine & Cool today Flavius brought Nancy home this Morning they are all well
8 Boys Pulled Mangels AM drew them in 13 loads PM I got 4 Bus Peas & 8 Bus Oats at Flavius & took it to Br S's & got it Choppped AM Caught a fine lot of Chubs W. very fine & Cler
Sunday 9 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Gayman sermon on St John 4th C 1st to 15 V by C Burkholder C Burkholder's AB's A Lehman's young folks & Amelia & Ernest were here to dinner Enos Nighswander & family were here to supper Benj'ns Came after supper W. very fine
10 J helped Hermans thresh A & Henry finished Pulling Mangels Flavius came at noon & took Nancy with him. Flavius came this evening & told us that they have a little girl W. Cool N East wind Cler
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11 Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh J & A drew in 3 loads Mangels till rain stopped them about 9 am Henry Came home before dinner I got horses Fred & Laddie shod PM rain nearly all the time till evening Flavious brought Nancy home about bedtime
12 A & Henry Plowed & helped Bob Milroy thresh AM & helped A McCreight thresh PM I took Ernest & Carl home to see their Baby Sister then I brought home load Chop Br N's Jacob brought a young man Jacob Moyer from B{illegible} County Pennsylvania to stay all night W. pretty strong NW wind cler
13 J helped Pilkey thresh A & Henry drew in 2 loads Mangels then rain stopped them they Chored Moyer went to Markham AM with Henry's Bycicle he had a bad time it rained all the way home Henry took butter & eggs to Lewis's W. drissly nearly all day. I walked to Cedar Grove AM
14 J Plowed A got Horse Chief Shod & went to Markham Henry Husked corn AM J took 300 ft Elm to R Pringles in Markham A & Henry husked corn PM I & Nancy went to Flavius & to Cedar Grove AM W. dirzzly at times rather cloudy all day
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15 Boys finished drawing Mangels loads AM they Plowed PM W. pretty strong NW wind Cool all day I went to Benjn's AM & to Flavius PM
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & Anne wne tto Meeting at Altona A Adeline & Mary went too Remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 13 C by C Gayman went to M No to dinner W. sharp white frost this morning cler & Cool today
17 A & Henry Pulled Mangels at Flavius for the 11th row J made 50 gals Cider at Lapps he took 425 lbs apples & sold them I & Nancy boiled a kettle full of sauce PM J brought home A & Henry & a big load of Mangels for our share about 4 PM W. east wind strong not Cold
18 I & Nancy Boiled a Kettle full of sauce AM Boys dug Potatoes did not get them harrowed out the girls helped to pick awhile I went to Locust Hill this evening & brought Susanna home W. a strong gale of wind from East all day began to rain about 3 PM not Cold
19 Boys Picked winter apples I got 8 Bus Oats & 4 bus Peas at Flavius this morning at Flavius & Took it to Br S's Nancy & Susanna went with me to Flavius & I brought them home again
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I & Nancy went to Markham PM went around by Davids W. very fine & warm Jos Grove's were at Thomas's & brought Russell here he staid to dinner
20 A & Henry Pulled Mangels a few hours for Flavius J Chored & got barn ready for the Clover Machine I brought home Chop AM Jess Reesor & Elias Ramer threshed the last of Our Alsike nearly 4 bags got done at Sunset W. very fine east wind but it was not very bad in the barn I took Butter to Lewis's PM
21 Boys Chored & harrowed Potatoe ground AM A took Clover Machine to A Pikes Henry Plowed in root ground PM they had a Break on the Traction Engine this Morning Ramer throwed it in Gear too sudden & Broke a Cap they fixed it at Thomas's Johny Reesor's brought Menno Shants & wife & Henry Weber & wife from Waterloo to dinner. They Came with Susanna & Ketura on Tuesday W. east wind not strong Cloudy a little drissly PM heavy rain after dark raining heavy yet
22 I & Boys husked Corn. Benjn & Sherman helped AM J got Mare Bonnie Shod PM
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I A & Henry husked PM it is not turning out very well the weather was too dry but there are some fine ears W. rain all AM Clered up PM
Sunday 23 Henry Adeline & Mary went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy & Anne went to Cober's Meeting Peter Reesor & family were here to supper. W. a rather rough wind not very Cold. but Cler
24 J helped Benj'n Clean spring Wheat A & Henry Picked Winter apples AM I & Susanna went to Markham PM Henry Topped Turnips with hoe A & girls & Nancy Picked Cider Apples 30 Bus & A took them to Lapp Cider Mill Sold them @ 10 cts per Bus PM J fixed Barn rood W. very fine & Cler
25 A & Henry Plowed in Corn & Potatoe ground AM Henry ganged in Mangel ground J Plowed in sodPM A Chored & fixed barn ready to thresh Br inlaw Peters were here to dinner W. very very fine & Cler day warm
26 A & Henry Cleaned Alsike seed J Plowed in sod I asked hands to help thresh: AM Henry helped Johny Reesor thresh PM Sherman helped Plow I & A Cleaned seed PM W. a little drissly AM Cler Cooler PM
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27 Had Jess Reesor threshing he Threshed all our Oats 21 Acres yielded about 7 or 800 Bus got done at noon & about 50 Bus Barley A Plowed PM J & Henry drew a Jag of second Class wood from Flavius bus for Jess we sold him about 2 3/4 Cords @ $2.00 per Cord J & Henry finished Cleaning Clover seed after they Came home I took Butter to Lewis's PM W. a very little snow this Morning Cool pretty strong NW wind Colder this evening This is out 41st wedding day
28 A finished Plowing sod Henry Plowed for Benj'n PM J & A Cleaned 20 bags Oats PM JD's Thomas & girls were here awhile this evening w. white frost this morning
29 A took 30 bags Oats nearly 80 Bus to Locust Hill @ 24 cts AM Henry turned out Turnips with Plow I harrowed them after dinner they drew with one waggon Thomas's Man helped with waggon they took in 17 loads I got 13 Bus Barley at Pilkey that he Borrowed I took it to Br S's PM & went to Ceder Grove W. very very fine white frost last night
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Anne went to Benj'ns to dinner A & Henry Susanna & Mary went to JD's Adeline has been at Flavius the last 4 days she was there today J Kept house. W. Cloudy, drissly rain all PM & nearly all AM too
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31 Boys Cleaned some Alsike tailings Henry finished ganging Mangel ground & began behind barn to gang where it was single plowed J & A Picked 8 bags Cider Apples in young Orchard & A took them to Lapps & got about 50 gals Cider made I took 7 bags Oats to Br S's & brought home barley Chop AM W. Colder Cloudy at times
Nov 1 A & Henry ganged behind barn AM they drew in last of Turnip 7 loads PM I & Nancy & Anne went first awhile to Tilman Ramer's he was badly hurt on Thursday he & another man were binding a load of hay & the binding pole broke & fell backward & struck him on his head he is fast in bed Anne got out at the Sideroad and walked to Davids we went to Herman's he has had Inflammation in his back is better Lydia had Cold in her lungs is better C Burkholder had touch of Grippe is better we had dinner then Called at Davids Esther had touch of Grippe is better W. very fine roads pretty good
2 A & Henry ganged I went to Ceder Grove AM brought few bags Chop from Br S's PM Br N's brought Pre A Rittenhouse & wife to supper W. very very fine pretty strong NW wind not Cold
Nov 1898
3 Henry finished Plowing headlands behind barn then he & A ganged in turnip ground A Grubbed in sod PM he finished rolling it yesterday PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM I took Butter & 3 pr Chickens to Lewis's PM Ernest went with me J helped Benj'n draw in Corn PM W. very fine Cler Sharp white frost this Morning roads good
4 Henry ganged south of garden AM A began grubbing in NW Corner field AM J Grubbed & A & Henry drew in feed Corn that was stood up along fence PM W. very fine AM Cloudy PM I took Susanna to Flavius AM brought her home this evening
5 A & Henry drew in load of wood from Flavius into shed & then drew from old bush J took some Oats to Greenwood & got Oat meal AM Mary & Susanna went to Markham PM I walked to Ceder Grove AM to get a Tug of my Harness Mended A helped Thomas cut feed awhile PM he & Henry drew wood PM till rain stoppped them about 3 PM W. very mild all day a little showry AM some Showers PM
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Sunday 6 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 14 C by Abraham Rittenhouse from Clinton Joseph Groves & wife & Jesse Cober were here to dinner & Martin Barkeys to supper Hermans & Davids Called a few Minutes PM Susanna went with Hermans' W. Cloudy at times Mostly Cler
7 A & Henry took Corn to JD's to press AM did not get Much since the press was not set Close enough J brought home Chop AM J & A went to sale of stading timber at Br N's Jacobs PM I have lame back W. very fine a very little skim of snow on the ground all gone again
8 A ganged below Orchard AM Thomas's man helped Henry went to JD's & Pressed the Corn over again got a little more Juice Nancy Boiled it down on the stove J helped Flavius take a fat Cow to Lewis's Henry went to Markham PM Flavius brought Fanny & the little Baby Girl (Eva) they were here all day the little boys too W. very fine & Mild I took 5 bags barly to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM
9 Boys went to Tran's farm on 11th Con Markham to see Plowing W. drissly rain AM soft snow from 10 Cc getting Colder towards evening Hermans Called AM & left Susanna they went to Benj'ns
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10 didnt do much Davids were here W. soft snow from N East all day not Cold, a little rain mixed with snow
11 Boys Chored took off screen doors & Put on storm doors A took grist Oats to Br S's & brought home Barley Chop W. fine & Cler looks like winter about 5 in snow on the ground not thawing any Trees pretty well Covered with Ice
12 Boys Chored A & Henry helped Benj'n move Stove J went to Ceder Grove AM A & Henry went with Flavius & Jess Reesor Hunting Rabbits with Ernest they Caught 6 J took a load of wood for Jess & brought Oat Chop home PM W. very fine & Cler a few sleighs running
Sunday 13 at home all day JD's & Benj'ns & Nancy Grove were here to dinner W. partly Cler drissly rain towards evening
14 A & Henry helped Benj'ns Putty his windows the old Putty has Crumbled out AM Henry helped Benj'n finish the windows PM A made some window sash for Horse Stable & J took Mare Bonnie to get front show removed she hurt her foot by stepping on Something W. thawing snow going a little drissly rain this Morning
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15 Boys cut feed & Chopped AM A & Henry helped Flavius build foundation wall for Addition to his Pigpen PM J brought home Chop PM I walked to Benj'ns AM & to M Barkeys & Flavius PM. W. very fine & Cler, but Cool wind snow going Heavy white frost this Morning
16 A & Henry helped finish wall & began putting up building J Chored AM he & Thomas went Rabbit hunting PM Caught nothing W. very fine
17 A & Henry helped Flavius J & Susanna went to Markham AM Susanna is not so well J took Butter to Lewis's PM & brought fore quarter of Beef W. very very fine Mild & Cler
18 A & Henry helped Flavius they got the roof mostly on the Pigpen AM then they began inside PM I & J Cleaned 8 bags of Wheat AM he took it to Ceder Grove Mills PM W. fine pretty Cler AM Showering PM a few Claps of thunder PM
19 A & Henry helped Flavius they are Blocking the floor of the Pigpen they got a great part of it done I & J husked Corn he made some water furrows by hand awhile PM W. mild Cloudy
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & Anne went to Johnny Reesor's to dinner I took Susanna to Br C's
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before we went Adeline & Mary walked then Flavius Came & the girls Came home. W. fine & Mild
21 A & Henry helped Flavius AM J ganged south of bush Henry ganged awhile PM then helped J & A Overhaul old Orchard fence PM I & Nancy went to Funeral of Old Mrs Anthony at John Milroys AM She was Buried at Highland Creek we did not go to the Burying W. very fine East wind strong this evening I went to Thomas after supper he got hurt this evening they were drawing stumps with the horses the Chain Caught his legs & he was thrown on to his Shoulder & badly shaken up. A went for the Doctor
22 Boys dug front garden then Hermans Came & were here for dinner A took 10 bags Barly to Br S's AM Henry brought it home this evening A took Butter to Lewis's this evening Because Thanksgiving Comes on Thursday he took 12 Ducks for Benj'ns W. very fine AM showery towards evening getting Colder this evening
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Nov 1898
Thomas Came over PM the Doctor says there is a rib broken he Bandaged him he says it will heal in about 2 weeks
23 Henry Nancy & Anne went to Markham J & A finished Orchard fence they Cut some feed & A brought Flour home this evening W. freezing NW wind
Thanksgiving day 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C JB's & Menno Burkholders & little Russel were here to dinner. Russell Came to Meeting with his Grandfather Groves then Anne went with him to Thomas's & went to Davids with Grove's W. fine sharp & Clear
25 Henry & Mary helped Benj'ns Butcher I & J & A Cleaned 20 bags Wheat AM A took it 45 bus 50 lbs to Spink Mills @ 70 cts PM W. 15 deg above Zero this morning fine & Cler today
26 J & Henry Cleaned 22 bags Wheat AM they Chored & threshed few Peas PM they brought home sheep from Benj'ns we had them there with his Tup Thomas was here to get shaved J shaved him he Cannot use his left hand yet he can sleep very little lying down yet W. snow all day from east getting Colder the wind blows the snow off the road
Nov 1898
Sunday 27 at home all day Henry Adeline & Mary went to Martin Barkeys to supper W. fine Cler sharp air Herman's Came to stay all night
28 Killed our 4 hogs the whole family were here helping W. very fine & Cler getting Milder PM there is rough sleighing in some places
29 Henry helped Thomas Clean Wheat A took 22 bags 50 Bus to Spink Mills @ 70 cts AM A & Nancy went to Markham PM A went to Lunan's & Paid Taxes $35.96 cts J went Rabbit Hunting to Taits swamp with J McGaw & W H Hall & Flavius got nothing Henry took Grist Chop to Br S's this evening A & Mary went to Herman's after supper they intend to Kill hogs tomorrow W. a little snow this Morning fine today we see a few sleighs running
30 A & Mary helped Herman's Kill hogs J & Henry went with Thomas Rabbit hunting awhile AM the Caught 7 Henry brought home grist & put some Apples down Cellar they are in the old Kitchen yet J went to Whitevale W. a little snow this Morning Mild through the day
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Dec 1898
Dec 1 Henry helped Peter Reesor Kill hogs for Thomas J & A Threshed few Peas & put apples down Cellar AM A got Horse Chief shod & went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to get some stuff that is good for thick leg on a Horse J took Calf & Butter to Lewis's PM W. a very little snow this Morning fine today not thawing
2 A & Henry drew home wood from old bush with sleigh there is enough snow in the bush for sleighing J & Benj'n & Thomas hunted Rabbits with Ferret AM they Caught only one I went to Ceder Grove Mills PM for our Buckwheat Grist W. fine & Mild thawing a little PM roads like a floor
3 A & Henry drew home wood from old bush J went Rabbit hunting awhile with Sherman March & Benj'n got none J went to Markham Pm to get some Patent Medicine for Susanna then she got worse & Henry went for Dr he Came this evening W. very very fine & mild
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Anne they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat part of 9th C by C Burkholder MN's Daniel Ramer & his son Martin David Burkholder & Susan Hoover were here to dinner W. mild east wind, Cloudy
Dec 1898
began to snow from east about 4 PM snowing yet
5 Boys threshed few Peas AM J & A took 8 bags barley to Br S's then drew load wood for Jess Reesor from Flavius bush then went to Ceder Grove for a Barrel of Salt W. fine & Mild a great snow storm last night 16 inches of snow at Toronto good sleighing
6 J went to Markham took a Barrel of Apples for Matty Cook she lives in Mount Joy she has bought a house there then he went to Davids to dinner then went to Simon Reesors sale he brought home 8 sucking Pigs that we get from Davids @ $10 for 8 A & Henry went Catching Rabbits they got 3 W. fine & Mild some snow PM
7 Boys Chored & threshed few Peas AM J & A began Cutting wood in old bush PM Henry got Mare Bonnie shod PM W. rather Colder pretty strong wind
8 Boys Cut wood in old bush AM J & A took 5 bags Oats to Br S's I drew last of Jess Reesor's wood Henry took J's cutter to Whitevale to get shoes fixed then he took Butter to Lewis's W. sharp Cler Herman Came to stay all night with a load of Wheat he goes to Spink tomorrow
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9 A went to Toronto with Sherman March they took 12 hogs for Benj'n they sold to Davies @ $4.12 per Cwt live weight Henry went to Spinks with Herman J went Catching Rabbits AM with Thomas Flavius & Albert Caught 3 Henry went with Thomas PM Caught none J Chored W. pretty sharp Cler good sleighing all the way to Toronto
10 A & Henry cut wood awhile at Flavius AM J brought Cutter home from Whitevale AM J went to sale of 40 Acres of the wood of the old Tait swamp PM A & Henry mended Harness PM W. strong west wind some snow AM north & South roads drifting not very cold
Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to Br S's Henry Adeline & Mary went to Albert Reesor's W. very fine Pickering Townline drifted above Benj'ns our young folk did not venture to go to Meeting at Altona
12 A & Henry Cut wood at Flavius J took Susanna to Br C's to see Dr Robinson he Came to see Br C he has been in bed since Wednesday with Lumbago
Dec 1898
he seems a little better today I went to see him PM W. Cler pretty Cold
13 Boys threshed Peas AM Henry helped Sidney Bear thresh for Thomas PM A & J Cleaned Peas & A took 9 bags Peas & Oat grist to Br S's PM W. 7 deg below Zero this Morning fine & Cler very Calm I went to Br C's AM he is getting some better I went with A as far as Br N's PM
14 Boys threshed Peas J went to Markham & around by David Groves PM A brought home Chop this evening Br C able to walk again W. Milder a raw wind
15 A & Adeline helped Flavius Kill hogs. Henry took Cord wood to JM McGaws in Markham PM J took Butter to Lewis's PM W. very fine Milder
16 Boys threshed Peas AM we took Pork out of Brine & put on fresh Brine PM W. very fine & quite mild AB's Jess & his wife Alice Stover Grand Daughter of Saml Stover were here to supper
17 Boys Chored AM J went to Whitevale with Benj'n to a sale PM they finished husking Corn AM
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A & Henry hitched up Colt Billy PM he went very well W. very fine & Mild
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Gayman sermon on St John Part of 1st C by C Burkholder went to Br inlaw Peter to dinner W. very fine & Cler winter's day very good sleighing thawing a little I forgot to Mention that Thomas's have a little Baby girl born on Wednesday evening Nancy was there both Mother & Child are doing well
19 I & Nancy Henry & Adeline helped David's Kill hogs J & A Chored tended on Mare Tip she has Weed very bad A went for Dr Robinson Susanna is worse W. pretty Cold, a raw sharp NE wind all day sleet & rain this evening
20 Boys Chored they took load Chop to Br S's & brought it home PM Mare Tip is better Dr Came PM Susanna some better W. drissly rian off & on all day foggy
21 Boys drew 4 loads Pine roots from Flavius into sugar bush J went looking for Foxes shot a Black squirrel W. fine thawing a little all day sleighing pretty good yet
Dec 1898
22 J & A drew off stumps at Flavius AM we did not draw them off the Hill on the sideroad last winter I & Henry helped the women Pick Poutry AM we Picked 7 Turkeys one Duck & 4 pr Chickens A Nancy Adeline & Mary went to Markham PM they took 3 Geese & 4 Turkeys to Wilson @ 7 cts for Geese & 10 cts for Turkeys Henry took 2 Geese 3 Turkeys & 4 pr Chickens to Lewis's PM W. Mild Am Drissly rain nearly all PM
23 Henry helped Taylors threshg Am J & A Cut down few Cedars on edge of young swamp & Cut them into Posts they fixed Ash house and cut a lot of feed PM W. freezing a little
24 Boys Chored & Mended Harness J & Henry trimmed few stumps & Cut down young Pines at Flavius PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM W. a little snow last night & heavy squaal of snow this morning Sleighing fair yet pretty sharp AM I forgot to say that Esther & Russel were here to dinner yesterday & Russell stays until Monday we took him to Thomas's to dinner today when we went to Ceder Grove
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Christmas day 25 J Adeline Mary Anne & Russell went to Flavius to dinner I & Nancy went to Br C's to supper W. very fine, pretty sharp
26 We Kept his day as Christmas our whole family were here to dinner 2 roast Turkeys the Boys went out early & Caught 3 Rabbits after the rest had gone home they went out & Caught 2 more W. very very fine & Clear day pretty strong west wind this evening Russell went home
27 A & Henry Cut wood J took grist Chop to Br S's AM they Cleaned Peas PM a great load of visitors Came this evening 2 Culps & 2 Albrechts from Twenty A Lehman's & Menno Burkholder's young folks brought them there a lot of young folks in the neighbourhood Came after supper the Twenty boys & girls stay all night W. very fine
28 A & Mary went visiting with the Culp Boys & Albrecht girls J went to Hermans & Called at Davids W. 5 below Zero this Morning 7 above this evening began to snow after dark
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29 J went Rabbit Hunting with Thomas Caught 2 A & Henry took grist to Br S's brought home Chop with Colt Billy & Horse Fred he went well J & Henry went to J Adam's sale PM A took Butter to Lewis's PM W. a few inches snow last night mild today thawing PM sleighing getting thin
30 Boys Chored AM A & Henry Cut wood PM J took Susanna to Br C's PM to see Dr he Came to see Ketura she is not well she has Dropsy I walked to Benj'ns PM W. drissly rain AM Cloud up PM getting Colder freezing tonight the sleighing is pretty near gone Boys brought home grist with sleigh this morning
31 Henry went to Markham AM he went with Cutter pretty tough sleighing in places A has Cold they did not do much today A went to Funeral of the late Joseph Laughlin's widow PM W. 1 below Zero this Morning Cold NW wind all day
Sunday January 1 1899 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on
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Jan 1899
St Luke 2nd C 22 to 32 V by Br C Christian Burkholder & wife were here to dinner W. 5 deg below Zero this Morning Clear Cold all day Milder this evening I think there was only one Buggy at the Meeting
2 Boys didnt do Much they Cut some feed & drew some limb wood home from bush AM W Shank was here & bought 8 pigs @ $4.00 per Hundred live weight or $4.00 & 2 lbs off on each Pig to be delivered at Pickering on Thursday next W. sharp getting milder raw wind
3 A helped Thomas Kill Pigs J & Henry Cut down some trees in old bush & drew them out I took Susanna to Benj'ns & then took grist of Corn to Ceder Grove AM Henry got horse Fred & Mare Bonnie Shod & Came home by Br S's & brought Chop home JD's Thomas & Esther brought Abram & Mary Rittenhouse to stay all night W. getting Milder thawing a little
4 A & Mary went visiting with the visitors awhile to NB's to Benj'ns to dinner then awhile to Menno Burkholder's & left them there Boys didnt do Much.
Jan 1899
W. drissly rain off & on AM pretty heavy towards evening they went with the light Bobsleighs but it was pretty tough sleighing
5 J took 8 hogs to Pickering @ $4.00 per Cwt live weight & 2 lbs off per Hog A got horse Chief shod AM Boys Chored PM W. Cler & Cold froze last night sharp NW wind George Duncan brought James & William Dyke from Muskoka sons of Matthew & Mary Dyke they were here to dinner A took Butter to Lewis's PM
6 Boys Chored & threshed few Peas J took Black sow to Flavius W. began to snow from East about 6 Oclock this morning snowed all day not much wind I went to Br C's to see how Johny Ramers are both he & Mary have Diptheria they are getting better nobody goes into the house Thomas has went there about every day to see how they are doing Their hired man tends to the stock and boards at home it is Johny Feeney
7 Boys threshed few Peas W. pretty cold snow blows off the road, boys took some Chop AM & brought it home PM
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Jan 1899
Sunday 8 I & Nancy went to Br N's we went with Cutter the sleighing is very thin on the road but we Could get along in the ditch in places W. some Milder
9 Boys threshed & Cleaned up 25 1/2 Bus Peas W. some snow AM it has patched up the sleighing some E Lewis Called PM he bought 2 yr old steer & & Cow Rose @ $63.00 for the Pair to be Delivered on Saturday next
10 Boys mended & Oiled double Harness J took & brought home a grist Chop at Br S's W Shank was here we sold 9 Hogs @ $4.20 per Cwt to be delivered at Markham on Friday next W. Cold Cler 8 below Zero this morning about Zero all day 5 below this evening
11 Boys Chored worked at Harness J went to J Isaacs sale with Flavius PM A & Nancy went to Markham PM W. 8 below Zero this Morning Milder today 10 above at noon snow PM from east they went to Markham with Cutter Herman Called AM
12 A Adeline & Mary went to Herman's & went to Stouffville with them. J went to Whitevale AM Henry finished Oiling Harness AM
Jan 1899
Henry took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM Flavius were here to supper W. Milder trees frosty this Morning I started to go to Lewis's after dinner when I went down the side road along Br C's fields the bolt holding the shafts Came out & I had to Come home again
13 J started at 6 AM with 9 hogs to got to Markham they weighed 1660 lbs @ $4.20 A & Henry Cut wood in old bush AM they changed a lot of little Pigs from old horse stable & sheep Pen into the hogpen W. fine mild AM drissly rain PM not thawing very fast J went with sleigh
14 A & Henry took Cow & steer to Lewis's AM they did not do much PM W. began to rain from east before daylight slacked up a little about 9 Oclock Just when the boys started then began again & kept on they got home about 12 Oclock as wet as rats then it turned to soft snow PM then the wind turned to the NW getting Colder now did not snow much
Sunday 15 at home A went for Dr PM Susanna is not so well Flavius Called PM Dr Came about bedtime he says Susanna's nerves are unstrung W. frose a little last night fine & mild today Creeks high sleighing gone
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Jan 1899
16 A & Henry cut wood & J went to Ceder Grove AM Davids were here to dinner we hung up Pork to Smoke Benj'ns Fanny & little Wilfred were here PM W. fine & Mild looks a little cloudy again
17 A & Henry cut wood J went to Markham with Flavius. To Meet a Horse Buyer Flavius sold a 6 yr old Mare @$90.00 Ketura was here to dinner Thomas's to supper Maggie Craven was here with Thomas's Herman's Called awhile PM W. getting Colder freezing tonight Br S's Lydia & Berthan Called PM
18 A & Henry Cut wood AM J helped Henry helped Pilky Kill hogs A brought load of shavings from Whitevale factory PM J went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cler Cold 6 deg above Zero this Morning getting Milder this evening
19 J went with Flavius to deliver his Mare in Stouffville A & Henry cut wood AM they helped Benj'n to move some hay in his barn PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM roads very good w. fine
20 Boys Cut wood & helped Thomas Kill a Pig AM A & Henry cut wood & J helped Benj'n Cut feed PM he had Jess Reesor
Jan 1899
with his Engine & Thomas with his Cutting Box W. milder raw west wind I found out this evening that a Tramp or Somebody forced in the south door of Hebron Meeting House & slept by the stove by all appearance a short time ago
21 A & Henry helped Benj'n Kill a big Pig J got Mare Bonnie shod I & Nancy fixed door Jamb Casing at Meeting house it was forced off he had attempted the north door & he spoiled the lock I & Henry went PM & took it off & brought it home & Henry fixed it & took it over & Put it on again J & A helped Benj'n load the big Pig & take it to Jess Reesor's he bought it @ $5.00 per Cwt W. west wind a squaal of snow PM a little soft towards evening strong wind getting Colder
Sunday 22 I & Nancy went to Ben Stover's to dinner W. fine & Cler west wind getting Colder towards evening Benj'n's were here PM
23 J went to Ceder Grove Mills & got 4 bags shorts @ 70 cts per Cwt then he went to Whitevale for load of shavings for bedding
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A & Henry cut wood AM they Cut a lot of feed PM I walked to Flavius PM W. mild strong east wind PM
24 A & Henry drew off Pine roots at Flavius J took Horse Laddie to Whitevale to get shod AM Boys Cut apple limbs into stove wood in Old Orchard & brought load limb wood from old bush PM J Ionson & Mr Fisher Called PM I ordered a new seeder from Mr Gregg Agent for Massey Harris Company @ $63.00 11 hoes W. Cloudy Am Cler Mild PM
25 Boys Cut wood AM Henry went to Markham to tell Dr that Susanna is not so well A took grist to Br S's PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. not very Cold west wind
26 Boys trimmed dead limbs off trees in old Orchard & Cut them into wood Henry went to Milroys sawing Bee in Jacobs bush PM I walked to Ceder Grove PM Dr Called this evening W. Mild strong west wind heavy squaals of snow this evening getting Colder
Jan 1899
27 A & Mary went to Toronto on CPR Henry & Anne went with M Bartley boys & NB's young folks with team J Took A & Mary to train & brought & brought them home this evening W. 4 deg below Zero this morning Cold NW wind all day went down this evening 9 above after dinner about 6 this evening
28 Boys threshed Peas Benj'n helped AM J brought home Chop PM W. 5 below Zero. This morning pretty Cold all day
Sunday 29 all went to meeting at Hebron except J & Anne staid with Susanna Flavius's were here after meeting & Hermans were here when we came home remarks by Br C Serrmon on St Mat part of 13 C by C Burkholder W. 5 deg below Zero this morning 11 above PM a fine little fall of snow last night a little more this evening there was one Cutter at Meeting today
30 Boys finished threshing Peas AM they all went hunting Rabbits with Jess Reesor They caught 7 I went to Ceder Grove with Benj'n PM to get a suit of clothes measured by Frank Reesor but he was not there
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W. about 3 below Zero This Morning a few snow flurries PM there is no sleighing here yet worth speaking of in the north a few miles it is passable
31 A got house Fred shod J & Henry chored AM A took a Cord of Green first Class wood to Markham with toboggan we sold it to Frank McCreight @ $ {blank space} he made each of the Boys a pair of Leggings J & Henry Chored W. 3 deg below Zero this morning up to 10 at noon down again pretty low this evening Frank Reesor called this evening & took my measure for a suit of clothes
Feb 1 Boys drew out some wood in old bush AM J went to Pilkeys sawing bee in Jacobs bush PM but it began to snow from west & they came home & cut & split wood in shed W. Cler Am Snow PM did not snow much
Candlemas day 2 A & Henry cut wood at Flavius AM they went to Milroy & Brodies Sawing Bee in Jacobs bush PM J Chored & took Butter Eggs & 4 for Chickens to Lewis PM. W fine & Cler all day Getting Milder 24 above Zero at noon
3 I went to help Thomas Jess Reesor & Peter Reesor at Hillside to take Mrs. Gunn to Locust Hill & then they all went with her to Toronto
Feb 1899
they went to Davids to dinner then went to funeral I have lame back, Caught Cold
9 Boys Chored A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM Nancy went with him as far as Flavius & staid till he Came back I walked & rode home too W. very Cold below Zero awhile very biting west wind all day heard today that John Hoover son of David Hoover at Uncle Josephus Reesor was killed by the fall of a tree yesterday PM
10 Boys Chored AM Cleaned last of Peas Bus PM W. Cler very Cold NW wind 8 below Zero this Morning about Zero at noon a little above PM going down again this evening Herman Called AM to say that Elias Stover's Baby is dead
11 Boys Chored AM they all went Rabbit hunting with Jess Reesor & J McGaw PM they Caught 3 I went to Ceder Grove PM to fit my Clothes W. 11 deg below Zero this Morning a little above after dinner Air from NW 5 below at Bedtime
Sunday 12 I & Nancy went to Jacob Reesor's to dinner. W. 10 below Zero this Morning up to Zero about 10 AM Zero again tonight
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Dr Came to see Ketura this evening she has La Grippe
13 Boys Chored Cut feed & brought some Pine roots from Flavius PM J walked to Ceder Grove AM I went to Br C's AM Ketura is some better Dr Called to see Susanna this evening she is about the same I brought a Pail of spring water for her from Johnny Reesor's for her PM She thinks she must have it W. 8 below Zero this morning 8 above today 5 above this evening about sunset
14 Henry went to Spink Mills for 1/2 ton shorts @ $16.00 per Ton 6 bags Bran @ $14.00 per Ton AM J & A went to Davids to dinner then they went to J Thomas's Sale on 8th Markham A got 2 Teeth filled W. Zero this Morning Milder weather has Come it went up to 20 above about noon & is mild yet bedtime Ketura is some better & Susanna too Sleighing is wearing Out but Wheeling is very good
15 Boys took grist Oats to Br S's AM they drove Colt Billy & Horse Fred in light Bobs they brought some gravel from Adams Pit for the hens PM W. about 4 in snow last night but the wind got up about noon & blowed it off in places, fine & mild
Feb 1899
E Lewis & a Toronto Man were here to dinner we sold Horse Laddie to the Toronto man @ $108.00 dollars to be delivered at Lewis farm next week when we take Butter & Eggs Adeline & Mary went to sit up with Ketura tonight
16 A & Henry took 2470 lbs Hay to T Kennedy @ $ {blank space} AM A helped Jess Reesor Cut feed at J Lapps for Thomas PM J & Henry split wood at Flavius bush PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM I went with Cutter but it was pretty tough going in places MN's Called a little while PM W. very fine & mild boys took hay with waggon Herman came with sleigh to stay all night;l
17 J went with Herman to Spinks he took our waggon he brought a lot of shorts & Bran he took our waggon to go home A split wood at Flavius Dr Came to see Susanna she was not so well Ketura is doing well J went to Lewis 's for some beef it was not Come he went with Buggy W. mild sleighing getting thin
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18 A & Henry split wood at Flavius AM they sawed some in old bush PM I went to Ceder Grove & got my new Clothes home PM I went with Buggy W. mild
Sunday 19 at home Flavius Children were here to dinner Flavius went to Herman's I & Nancy walked awhile to Br C's PM Ketura is doing well Becca is not very well A Adeline & Mary went to AB's to dinner W. a little snow last night fine & Cler today thawed a little in the sun, not much
20 Boys sawed wood in Old bush AM A & Henry went to David Reesor's sawing Bee PM J took some Peas & Oats to Br S's & brought home some Chop PM I & Nancy tapped 3 trees in dooryard PM sap run pretty well W. fine warm thawing about 40 deg above Zero
21 Boys took in straw & Alsike hay out of stack in barnyard it fell down last night & we think it Covered a Pig but we have not found it yet I walked to JS's this morning David's & Br in law Peter's were here to dinner W. fine foggy this evening began to rain about 9 PM
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22 J & Henry Chored AM J went to Markham PM A & Sherman March went to Toronto with 2 of Our Pigs & 5 of Benj'ns they sold to Davies Packing house @ $4.25 live weight they drove our Horse Chief & Benj'ns Major W. Soft snow & rain AM fine & Cler PM blowing up Colder this evening Creeks high
23 J & A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's farm & took along Horse Laddie AM they both went to Benj'ns Sawing Bee PM I walked to JD's AM & went to Ceder Grove PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & Leonard Hoover (that is Peter's boy) Came to stay all night. Henry is sick Dr Called this evening he says it is La Grippe Anne has it too W. Cler thawing in the sun Cold this evening Herman's were here to dinner they went to Benj'ns Bee PM
24 J & A Chored A brought home Chop A went to E Cravens sawing Bee in Br C's bush PM J has Cold W. Cler sharp cold thawing a little in the sun
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25 Benj'n & Sherman helped boys draw in the Haystack in Calf Pasture AM J went to JB's & Paid our not of $250 that we borrowed off him when we bought the Shank farm A & Henry took in small load of wet hay PM & they Cut up the Pig for the Hens that we found under the straw Stack yesterday W. Cler but sharp East wind towards evening
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Adeline they staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on St James 1st C by C Gayman NB's were here to dinner J Adeline & Mary went to Benj'ns to supper W. a driving wind & rain from East last night & this AM freezing as it fell trees Covered with Ice ground very slippery very few people at the meeting fine & Cler PM Milder
27 Boys Cut a lot of feed & sawed in old bush AM they hitched up Mare Jenny rising 3 yr PM they drove her to Ceder Grove with Horse Fred in big waggon she went well W. Cold west wind Flurries of snow Ice all off the Trees
Feb 1899 Mar.
28 Boys A & Henry sawed some wood AM I & Nancy went to Flavius awhile AM their Children all took a spell of vomiting on Saturday evening except the baby they are getting better again we Called at Br C's Becca is up again Ketura is in bed yet A went for Dr PM J has very bad pain in his back Dr Came this evening he thinks it is L Grippe W. very strong West wind getting Milder some rain this evening
March 1 A & Henry hitched up young Mare AM they began to cut old Willows north of dam into stove wood PM J goes to the barn again but he does nothing yet E Lewis was here to dinner W. sharp AM very fine & Cler PM
2 A & Henry sawed at Willows awhile AM they went to Flavius sawing Bee PM I took Adeline to Flavius this Morning Then I & Nancy went awhile to Benj'ns little Wilfred has bad Cold. A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. fine & Cler thawing a little rain East wind PM J is not improving very fast
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3 A & Henry sawed willow J is getting a little better Adeline helped Benj'n Kill hogs W. Cloudy all day began to rain slowly from east towards evening
4 A & Henry sawed some wood AM Henry went to Collins Sawing Bee & A went to Markham PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM W. rather Cloudy Mild began to rain after dark
Sunday 5 at home all day JD's young folks were here to dinner I walked to Benj'ns PM to see how little Wilfred is he is not well W. about 2 in soft snow last night rain awhile this Morning Cleared up about 10 AM very heavy wind all PM blowed up very Cold towards evening freezing hard tonight
6 A & Henry sawed wood awhile A & Mary started to Davids about 11oo AM then they went to Markham Henry got Mare Bonnie shod PM J is getting better he walked to Flavius PM & to Benj'ns this evening W. Cler Milder not thawing very much
7 Boys cut some old Apple trees into wood & picked some limbs in old bush Benj'ns Fanny & little Wilfred & Peter Burkholder's Ada were here awhile PM W. Cold N East wind Cler, but freezing.
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8 A & Henry sawed & split a dead Maple into Stovewood that the gale blew down in Old bush on Sunday W. Cler Cold
9 A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's they also Picked 2 pr Chickens first & took them along then J A & Henry went to J Kennedy's Sale of farm stock PM W. Cloudy a little Milder Adeline Fanny & the Children were here awhile PM Adeline is at Flavius this week
10 A took Adeline & Flavius & Amelia to Browns Corners on CPR this morning they are going to Toronto he brought them home again this evening they Cut down & trimmed trees on East headland of the little field South of bush J walked to Whitevale this Morning & got a Tooth Pulled W. raw east wind pretty cold some sleet at bedtime
11 A & Henry drew Apple wood into wood shed & then Hitched up young Mare Jenny again AM they trimmed Apple trees PM & got down 40 Sap buckets & soaked them Br inlaw John Hoovers were here to dinner W. very mild thawing
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Sunday 12 I & Nancy & Anne went to Davids to dinner, we had intended to go to Meeting at Wideman's but it rained this Morning it Cleared up awhile but Came on Squaaly till noon after dinner there were squaals of snow & getting Colder the roads are very bad up towards Davids
13 Boys Cleaned up along south end of bush we intend to straighten it up so we Can plow out even lands without any wedge W. Cler cold thawed a little but froze again before night J went to a sale on the Old Abraham Ramer farm near Sparta
14 Boys trimmed in Old Orchard Henry took 8 bags Wheat to Spinks Mill PM @ 68 cts he brought home {blank space} Bags Shorts & {blank space} Bags Bran Shorts $16.00 per ton & Bran $14.00 W. thawing in the sun & freezing in the shade East wind strong this evening
15 Boys chored J went to Post Office PM he & Henry drove out to Br S's this evening to see the Creek it is very high W. rain last night ground slippery with Ice AM got milder PM rained very heavy at times a little distant thunder AM. Ice all gone very strong wind got up after bedtime
Mar 1899
16 A went to Markham AM I & J & Henry Cut some feed Herman's Came to dinner Boys all went to Stonehouse's Sale south of Sewell's PM Herman bought a Mare 8 yr Old $93.00 6 per cent off for Cash J bought 3 hoes @ 25 cts W. Cler , Cold
17 J & A went to Herman's for {blank space} Bus seed Oats A road Herman's Mare she was here all night I & Henry went to sale of the Property of the late C Patton of Boxgrove PM I bought 4 Planes Sash & Moulding & such like @ 25 cts for the 4 Also a Bureau @ $5.00 Davids Called PM Anne went with them w. Cold Cler a little snow from East raw sharp East wind
18 Boys Chored. W. snow & sometimes sleet from East pretty Mild
Sunday 19 Thomas's sent for me & Nancy to Come their Baby is very sick we went after 900 AM it is very sick with Meningitis we staid till after 4 PM it seemed a little better W. a heavy fall of snow last night Cler today a lot of sleighs runing today we went in cutter I think there are about 6 in of snow
20 Boys Cut down a dead Hemlock & a dead Pine & cut them into logs the last first growth Pine that we own
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March 1899
I & Nancy went to Br C's awhile Ketura is not so well Br C has a touch of Grippe Thomas's Baby is a little better I went to Menno Stover's he has Grippe bad he is bedfast w. Cler AM very strong W. windall day squaals of snow PM not so Cold Dr Called to see Susanna PM she is a little better good sleighing
21 I & Nancy went to David's & took Anne & went to Br inlaw Enos Hoovers they were not at home then we went to Br inlaw Peter's to dinner then we went to Herman's & staid all night w. fine AM began to blow strong from East PM some snow not so very Cold but very stormy
22 went to Markham from Herman's & done a lot of shopping got home in time for dinner I went to Ceder Grove PM Boys drew logs yesterday & today AM Henry drew 2 big Elm logs for M Barkey's PM J went to Albert Reesor's Sale on the Old Joe Mason Homestead A took Calf Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM E Lewis was here to dinner W. Cloudy a little drissly rain AM sleighing pretty good yet
March 1899
23 A & Henry drew 2 loads logs AM Thomas Diller took a sleighload to Jacob Groves PM A Henry & Mary went with them they started about 3 PM J took 9 bags Chop to Br S's PM W. about freezing all day pretty fair sleighing yet there was very heavy thunder last night & a heavy dash of rain. Henry & Elias Barkey were sitting up with Menno Stover last night he is a little better
24 A & Henry drew dung on NW Corner field I & Nancy went to Menno Stover's PM he is a trifle better, still bedfast W. sharp thawed middle of the day sleighing getting thin
25 A & Henry brought noew Seeder from Locust Hill station AM they went with sleigh pretty tough sleighing they helped Benj'n draw dung PM J Trimmed apple trees W. Cler sharp thawing a little in the Middle of the day East wind PM began to snow from East this evening Russel Brodie had our light Bobsleigh to go to Markham & he took the Bureau
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that I bought at Pattons sale to Beiesls to get it repaired & repainted
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Mary remarks & Sermon on St Mat part of 25 C by C Burkholder (Br C did not Come he is not quite well yet) there was nobody to dinner except little Russel David's went to NB's then Called for hime Menno Burkholder's young folks were here to supper W. strong East wind last night blowed the snow off the road or there would have been fair sleighing, very fine & Cler today thawed a little Buggies & Cutters at Meeting about half & half
27 A & Henry drew dung on NW field AM they took grist 5 bags of Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills with Horses Chief & Billy J helped Benj'ns Kill 5 Pigs PM I & Nancy went to AB's PM & staid to supper W. fine Cler thawing today freezing tonight
28 A & Sherman March went to Toronto 12 bags Potatoes 8 belonged to our boys & 4 of Benj'ns 5 Pigs of Benj'ns Potatoes 75 ct Pigs dressed $5.40 per Cwt J & Henry Chored W. Blow from East snow at first drissly rain PM
Mar 1899
29 A & Henry drew dung AM they drew home some wood PM J took Adeline & Mary to Flavius AM then he took Butter & 3 pr Fowls & 1 pr Chickens to Lewis's PM we did not send any Eggs we thought we might need them for Easter W. Cler, blowed up Cold last night, froze pretty hard strong west wind a little snow flurries
30 J & A Cut some feed J drew home some wood from Old bush & A went to Markham AM J went to J Thomas sale on the Old W Wilkie farm PM A brought home Grist from Ceder Grove PM Henry went to do Isaac Reesor's Chores last night he stays till next Tuesday W. Cler Cold NW. wind froze hard this morning thawed in the sun
Good Friday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J he staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 15th C by Br C nobody here to dinner JB's & MN's called PM A. Adeline & Mary went to Davids PM staid to supper W. very fine & Cler all day froze last night thawed some today
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April 1899
April 1 J & A Trimmed trees in old Orchard AM they tapped about 40 trees & made a set of quilting frames the sap run pretty well I went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy went to Menno Stover's towards evening he had Pleurosy had a bad spell but is better again W. Cler Cold Air some squaals of snow PM
Easter Sunday 2 A Adeline & Mary went to B Dillers to dinner I & Nancy walked to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's to supper W. Cler, Cold NW wind freezing the sap run a little yesterday but it soon froze up
Easter Monday 3 Had all the family at home quilting little Russell had a bad Cold Davids left him at home Flavius had Company to dinner but they Came PM W. very fine & Cler, but a Cold wind sap run a little
4 I & Nancy & Ann went to Br inlaw Enos's J & A Trimmed Apple trees & took Chop to Br S's & brought Harrows home from Whitevale with young Horse Billy & Chief W. very fine & Cler roads dry nearly all the way
April 1899
Air very Cold yet thawing in the sun freezing every night it is hard on the wheat but we hope the root is all right yet
5 Boys drew Apple Brush on a heap & trimmed the limbs out of it for fire wood J went to David Groves sawing Bee PM I went to see Menno Stover PM he was some better but we heard that he was worse again A & Henry gathered 9 Buckets sap this evening W. very fine & Cler all day
6 Henry worked at Benj'n in Sherman's place he had to go to Toronto on law suit A Adeline & Mary went to Markham & to Herman's Sawing Bee J brought home grist from Br S's AM he took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's he went to Markham this evening to tell Dr to Come Susanna is not so well then he goes to tell Christian Burkholder to Come on Saturday at 10 AM to Menno Stover's funeral he died this Morning at 9 Oc he rested well last night but was taken worse about 8 Oc W. very fine & mild some East wind sap runs pretty well. Menno first had Grippe
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then he took Pleurosy & finally heart failure
7 J, Flavius, Benj'n & N Burkholder dug grave for Menno Stover Henry worked at Benj'n's A Trimmed few of last Apple Trees & Mended Harness PM W. Cloudy AM drissly rain PM A went to Locust Hill with Thomas's team to Meet Ulrich Burkholder's from Indiana but they were not there
8 All went to Funeral of Menno Stover at Hebron except Nancy she staid with Susanna Sermon on Psalms by C Burkholder W. Percy spoke on St John part of 11th C. Davids Herman JH Ramer Wesley Reesor's Simon Hoover's & Albert's & Fanny Lehman were here to dinner W. ground white with snow all thawed today roads very sloppy
Sunday 9 I & Nancy went to JD's Sarah Moyer & Johnny Reesor's Anne & Lucinda were here to dinner W. ground froze this Morning thawed Middle of the day Cold NW wind roads bad
10 Boys Cut feed & then sawed green wood that grew south of bush & along east fence south of bush A & Henry brought load of sawdust from Br S's this evening
I Boiled about 6 quarts Molasses we finished it on the stove W. very fine & Cler white frost this morning
11 A & Henry sawed wood J worked at Benj's I Boiled 3 quarts Molasses Br N's Called awhile PM. W. mild, East wind distant thunder this evening steady rain white frost this morning
12 A worked at Benj's J & Henry sawed wood AM they drew 2 loads sawdust from Br S's for Bedding PM I walked to Elisabeth Stover's AM Br C stays there with her now I went to Br S's with boys PM. W. fine & warm
13 A worked at Benj'ns again today Sherman is on lawsuit yet (Tweedie Aleck Milroy Comes in for $750.00 with Costs J & Nancy went to Markham AM Henry took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's J drew in logs PM I Boiled sap W. mild fine warm shower PM distant thunder AB's (that is Br inlaw A Burkholder) moved in with Elisabeth Stover today to live with her for Company & work for her
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14 Boys drew in last of logs at SM & drew away lumber AM sawed some willow limbs & J & A went to Ceder Grove Mills for some Bran, got none W. very fine & warm distant thunder AM
15 A & Henry split wood & brought home 2 bags Corn Chop from Br S's & 3 bags Bran from Flavius's Henry brought load Corn from Locust Hill for Br S PM J went down Petticoat Creek this morning to look for Suckers saw none then he went to Kirkhams & Dipped 13 I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler all day
Sunday 16 at home all day Flavius's were here to dinner & Benj'ns PM W. about 2 in snow this morning all went away before 2 PM except a little in the shade Henry Adeline & Mary went to Br S's
17 Henry went to help saw for David at Br S's J & A Chored AM Piled lumber & brought home load sawdust J went with them & went to Ceder Grove W. fine East wind tonight white frost this morning, ground froze Dr Called to see Susanna last evening
April 1899
18 Henry Sawed J & A Chored AM A went to Markham & I & J drew in 3 big Elm logs for M Barkeys at Br S's PM W. slight white frost last night very fine & Cler today there are some bad frost holes in the roads in places
19 Henry sawed A & J Chored then I & A took 4 bags Oats to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove A got Horses Chief & Billy shod Billy on fore feet J trimmed Prune trees PM Herman's Called PM W. very fine & warm, shower this Morning
20 Henry sawed J & A helped Benj'n draw roots & rubbish off fallow at Flavius for fire wood for Benjn AM J went to Markham & A took Butter & Eggs & 5 pr live Fowls to Lewis's & brought some Chop from Br S's W. very warm & fine, some very bad Mire holes in the hills we hear of some people being stuck
21 Henry Sawed J & A helped Flavius Pick rubbish in his East fallow all day I went to Burrows & settled our Bill PM W. very fine & warm roads drying up fast
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22 Henry sawed till about {blank space} PM when he Came home & said they had to quit D March Cut his thumb on the slab saw & had to go to Markham to get it dressed J sowed Alsike tailings on wheat field east of dam & went to Ceder Grove AM A helped at Flavius AM C Gayman's & Elisabeth Kock were to dinner then we went to Half yearly Conference at Hebron Passed off well Abraham Hoover was here to supper W. very fine & Cler Boys had a great time spearing suckers last evening they Caught 43 from Henderson's Bush up to our fields
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting except J & Adeline they staid with Susanny remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Mat part of 5th C by Br C umfrage C Burkholder & wife David's & Levi Burkholder were here to dinner Isaac Reesor's were here to supper w. very fine & Cler
24 A & Henry drew Brush out of young Orchard brought home Kettles & Buckets I & J fixed & filled Leech Hopper AM
April 1899
A & Henry drew off stones J plowed in furrows south of Bush J brought 5 Bus Seed Oats from Alberts PM W. very fine & Cler warm Dr's Robinson & SL Frech Called to see Susanna PM they will consult together this evening & we will hear the result of their Consultation tomorrow
25 J & Nancy went to Markham AM Dr changed Susanna's Medicine did not say much I walked to M Barkeys for Black Currant sprouts A & Henry burned Brush at Flavius AM Boys all fixed fences PM W. very fine & Cler growing weather a little drissly AM the wheat is growing very fine
26 A & Henry helped Flavius Clear west fallows J drove down Posts along 11th Con AM they sowed field south of bush with Oats PM it worked well W. very fine & Cler Benj'ns Fanny Wilfred & their girl Ada Hare Called this evening
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Herman Lydia & Harvey Called too Susanna was in bed most of the time today
27 Sowed field behind barn with Oats Sherman helped PM. W. very fine & Cler east wind J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening I dug some garden
28 sowed field north of Orchard with Oats except about 1 1/2 acres on south side where we intend to plant Corn & perhaps Potatoes Sherman helped AM & Benjn brought his horse & worked him with Mare Bonnie he harrowed high places in Wheat east of dam AM, it is a little winter killed W. very fine & warm Esther was here to supper J brought 8 bags Bran from Spink Mills PM with Mare Bonnie & 3 spring waggon I Put on some Plum grafts at Flavius's PM
29 Henry harrowed field north of Orchard A rolled behind barn AM Henry helped Benj'n grub & A ganged in last years Mangel ground PM J got some repairs for gang Plow at George Davidsons AM brought home Bureau from Markham PM. W. very fine & growing weather
April 1899 May
the wheat & grass are growing fine the trees are beginning to bud
Sunday 30 at home all day Br inlaw John Hoover's son Ed & daughter Charlotte were here to dinner Br inlaw Enos's & Flavius's Fanny & the Children were here to supper Benj'n's were here awhile PM Flavius Came after supper (I forgot to say that Johnny Reesor's were here to dinner W. a slight shower this morning warm & Cler today
May 1 Henry helped Benj'ns A ganged J drove Posts along 11th Con I went to Ceder Grover J brought home some Corn Chop. J fixed land rooler & J & he dug some garden PM Dr Called PM he says Susanna is doing well enough W. very warm. thunder shower went north a little rain heavy north Br S & his wife Called awhile PM
2 Boys ganged, Sherman helped. J Chored. I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM AB's Lizzy Called PM W. very fine & warm Casper Wideman Came to stay all night
3 Sowed Barley about 15 acres N East field and the Knoll Sherman helped. Casper Wideman was here till after supper, he worked a charm
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May 1899
for Susanna for the disease Called (Declines) Br inlaw Peters & Mother inlaw were here to dinner AB's Lizzy & Elisabeth Stover were here PM. A went for them to see Grandmother W. fine & Cool. Herman's Called this evening
4 Boys finished seeding AM they sowed field below house & east of Orchard Benj'n & Sherman helped A & Henry helped Benj'n's PM JB's were here to dinner W. Cool, strong air from east all day the Bush is turning green but the Cool weather keeps it back
5 Boys both helped Benj'n J went to Markham to tell Dr to come to see Susanna she is not So well he Came this evening she feels a little better now Flavius Reesor was here to dinner he sells Nursery stock and Books I signed for Webster's unabridged Dictionary Bound in Cloth $2.00 Cousin Susan Hoover & Lizzy Gibner were here to supper & Br S's Bertha & Lydia awhile this evening W. Cool air mostly from the East
6 Henry helped Flavius AM A helped Benj'n till 10 AM then he rolled barly Henry harrowed & grubbed Corn & Potatoe ground in field north of Orchard I walked to Ceder Grove AM
May 1899
W. warmer Cler slight shower PM Br N's Br C & Ketura and JD's girls Called PM Susanna feels a little better
Sunday 7 at home, Flavius' were here to dinner AB's to supper Jacob Reesor's & Benj'ns Called this evening W. fine & Cler
8 A finished rolling Henry & J Planted 6 rows Potatoes on south side of field north of Orchard then Henry Cultivated in Mangel ground in NW Corner field then he got Horse Fred & Mare Tip shod I took 4 bags Barley to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM brought Chop home & Caught Mess Chubs PM W. very fine & Cler Herman Came for 4 Bus seed barley this evening
9 Henry brought load Corn from Markham for Br S. AM he & J helped Flavius work on side Hill fallow. A got Horse Chief shod AM he plowed in Mangel ground PM Esther & her boys were here to dinner Ketura too Anne Milroy was here PM W. very fine & Cler
10 Henry helped Flavius A Plowed Mangel ground J helped Flavius AM he dug garden PM went for Dr at 5 PM Susanna is worse
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Dr came at bedtime says she is doing pretty well Barbara Stover Came to stay all night W. warm east wind PM I & J put on some Apple grafts PM
Ascension day 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Mary they staid with Susanna remarks & sermon on {blank space} by C Burkholder (Br C went to the Twenty on Tuesday) Herman's & MN's were here to dinner Davids Called PM M Barkeys wife & Barbara Moyer Called this evening W. very fine shower this morning fine today rain again this evening J Ionson came to stay all night with his Horse, Border Riever
12 A & Henry worked at Mangel ground I & J helped Flavius plant apple trees AM J helped him PM Joe Wideman fixed Clock PM W. very fine & Cler
13 Boys Chored AM they dug Post holes for a wire fence along Creek on south side of field north of Orchard PM I took Anne to Flavius this morning & went to Ceder Grove W. very fine rain this Morning drissly foggy AM Cler strong wind PM Cool
May 1899
Creek running quite fresh it was nearly stopped running
Sunday 14 Henry Adeline & Mary went to Funk Meeting at Widemans (they have Sacrement) they went to Herman's to dinner Br S's & Br N's were here to dinnner Thomas's were here all PM B Diller's were here to supper Thomas Diller & the girls were here after supper W. very Cool NW wind all day
15 Boys sowed Mangels W. very Cool there was a slight frost last but I think it done no damage Nancy & Flavius Fanny went to Markham PM Dr Called PM Susanna about the same Robert Wallace was here to dinner
16 I & J Mary & Anne helped Scrub meeting house AM A & Henry drew dung on root ground Benj'n & Sherman helped PM with team Br inlaw Simon Hoover Called PM. W. rainy AM heavy at times PM, a little thunder PM
17 I went to Markham & Boys drew Posts to Townline south of graveyard AM they built a Barb wire fence from Graveyard south & around the Corner as far as the Creek PM Benj'n & Sherman helped
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W. rather Cloudy AM east wind some drissly rain toward evening E Lewis was here to dinnner
18 A dug drains at Benj'ns J & A Chored AM they put on last of wire on fence & drew awy the rubbish PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. Cool
19 Boys Chored drew home some wood I brought home bag Chop & brought some Cracked Corn for Chicken feed from Br S's W. quite Cool NW wind Cler
20 Boys Chored A went to Markham AM J pulled off Caterpillers off Apple trees (there were a good may) Henry finished fence from shop to Barnyard fence at water trough J & Henry took 1890 lbs Hay to Kennedy PM W. Cler. Cool wind
Whit Sunday 21 all went to Meeting except J & Adeline they staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder Sermon on St {blank space} by Br C Br inlaw SB Lehman's Benj'n Stover's & Wilmot Kirby were here to dinnner Elias & Joseph Barkey were here to supper Edward Moyers & NB's & Aunt Lizzy Called
May 1899
very fine growing weather
Sunday 28 All went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Mary staid with Susanna Sermon on St Luke 22 & part of 23 C by Pre Jacob Weaver from Ohio & Bishop A Martin from Woolwich Lords Supper was Celebrated David Burkholder A Lehman's young folks David & Esther & Matty Cook were here to supper Johnny Reesor's brought Pre Jacob Weaver & wife & Pre Jacob Newcomer & wife from Medina Ohio to stay all night W. Cloudy Misty, heavy shower AM Distant Thunder more rain after supper Distant thunder at bedtime
29 A took 3 Pigs 505 lbs to E Lewis AM Boys helped Flavius at drains between showers I & Nancy went visiting with Ohio friends first to Elizabeth's & AB's we had intended to Make a Call but rain stopped us we staid for dinner then to Susie Hoover's & then left Newcomers at Jake Kindys & took Weaver's to Widow Sally Hoover's & left them, JB will bring them to his
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May 1899 June
place & Newcomers will got there too & they will stay all night they go to Almira to Meeting tomorrow PM W. foggy this Morning gathered up heavy rain some thunder warm looked like Clering gathered again we got some of it when we were nearly at home
30 Three Boys helped Flavius draw off stumps with team AM Henry helped Flavius plow new ground PM we planted few trees where there were blanks along Pickering Townline W. fine
31 Henry helped Flavius plow AM A plowed Corn ground AM then planted hill Corn PM W. very fine warm & Cler I went down to Collin's with Benj'n & Sherman they began to draw gravel onto Benj'ns lane with 2 teams when we came back I took 3 spring waggon to Whitevale to get a Bolt put in the Circle
June 1 A & Henry Sheared 9 sheep I & J cleaned last of our Wheat 10 Bus & I took it to Ceder Grove Mills AM A & Henry Plowed in turnip ground J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's & went to Markham to tell Dr to
June 1899
Come he Came this evening Susanna is not so well W. very fine Cler day
2 A & Henry finished plowing turnip ground J Sheared 4 last sheep & spread dung I & Nancy went to JD's then I brought home grist of Flour from Ceder grove W. very fine & Cler & warm
3 Boys Chored drew away rails from fence north of Meeting house yard & Put in Posts from Creek at Corner of young Orchard to Townline A got Horses Chief & Billy shod PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine
Sunday 4 at home Albert Reesor's were here to dinner & Flavius' to supper AB's & Elisabeth Called after supper W. fine rain & thunder early this Morning untill nearly 8 Oc Cler today
5 Boys Chored & drew Stones onto dam to fix the road at tumbling dam AM they drew willow stove wood home PM W. very warm a slight shower PM I & Nancy planted a lot of Melons on Mangel drills
6 Henry & Nancy took Wool to Almira & Henry went to Ratcliff's to look
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June 1899
for shingles (got none) A & J Chored AM they brought one load of gravel from Adam's Pit & a load of small stones from Flavius to put in front of water trough PM W. very very warm heavy thunder went around west PM, none here
7 Boys drew dirt into new Pigpen feeding room to raise it as high as the sills AM they Topped thistles PM W. very very warm thunder Clouds around all day Came up this evening pretty heavy thunder fine shower of rain, not over yet
8 Henry helped Benj's draw gravel all day Our Wheat straw is all gone, then they finished putting in Posts for wire fence from young Orchard East across Creek I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM Nancy went with me as far as Flavius' W. fine Cler some Cooler Herman's Called this evening
9 Henry brought 2 loads gravel from Collins to put in front of Watering trough A harrowed turnip ground & Potatoes AM
June 1899
J & Nancy & Anne went to Markham & to Funeral of S L Hoover's son Samuel at Wideman's PM they Called at Davids to supper Henry scuffled Mangels & A Cleaned out Henhouse PM W. very very fine & Cool Dr Called this evening
10 J & Henry took load dung Made a open drill along turnip ground put in dung & Closed it it is for sweet potatoes A & Henry thinned Mangels Henry finished scuffling them before dinner J scuffled Corn north of Orchard PM W. very fine & Cler Cool
Sunday 11 A Adeline & Mary went to Meeting at Almira, JD's Called awhild AM Benj'ns were here PM stayed to supper W. fine & Cool
12 J & girls Planted 212 sweet Potatoe Plants AM Boys thinned Mangels W. pretty warm Cloudy awhile AM thunder Clouds went around PM
13 Boys plowed & fixed ground at Benj'ns south of swamp & began planting Potatoes they are putting them in on shares W. very warm thunder Clouds went around J went to Dr after supper
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14 Boys finished Planting Potatoes at Benj'ns & Thinned Mangels I & Nancy went to MN's I & MN went to Whites Mills on 3rd Uxbridge where I bought 22 squares 1st Class Ceder Shingles @ 1.60 per Square. W. very warm driving to the north & East thunder Clouds in the north Came pretty near getting wet before we got ome a fine rain after dark no heavy thunder Dr sent Medicine last night he Called this evening Sore Mouth & her throat & stomach feel sore too Dr says when it get better it will be a benefit to her
15 A & Henry thinned Mangels J ganged in turnip ground. A went to Dr after dinner Susanna is not so well he sent different Medicine I took 3 bags Chop to Br S's & took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. Cloudy & very fine shower AM Blowed up fine & Cool PM I & Nancy went to Flavius this evening Amelia is not well. Beef Ring opened this morning
16 Boys fixed turnip ground & thinned Mangels AM Henry made drills & J sowed them PM A went for Dr PM he Came this evening W. very fine & Cool
June 1899
I went to Ceder Grove & brought Chop home PM
17 A & Henry brought 21 1/2 Squares shingles from Whites on 3rd Uxbridge (they Made a Mistake of one square in the loading ) J finished thinning Mangels & Mowed Meeting house yard with Mower J & Nancy Cleaned drill of Beets & Mangels W. very fine & Cler
Sunday 18 all went to Meeting except J & Adeline remarks by C Gayman Sermon on St Mat part of 19 C by C Burkholder no visitors after Service Davids Called awhile PM Ed Cravens & Flavius awhile this evening Nettie & Jacob Burkholder Called too W. very fine slight rain PM shower went around north this evening
19 I & J & Henry Cut a Ceder log in swamp at Benj'ns & they took it to Br S's AM we want it cut into Planks for Pump Platform A drew 2 loads stones from Flavius AM Boys stripped all the siding off old Henhouse PM we intend to put a wall under it & sheet it up anew W. very fine & Cler pretty warm
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20 J took 4 of our hogs & 5 for Flavius to Agincourt @ $4.75 per Cwt live weight ours averaged 1 each A & Henry raised up frame of Henhouse & Henry dug Trench A began wall J & Henry brought load sand from Br N's bush PM I Caught mess Chubs & Br S's PM W. very fine. Cool wind PM A took Mary to Markham AM she got 7 Teeth Pulled
21 Boys worked at wall I & Nancy & Anne went to Hermans to dinner W. very fine Cool
22 A & Henry finished wall J Scuffled rainy all day they all let down the Henhouse onto the wall & put in the studding I brought some lime from JD's & went to Ceder Grove AM I & Nancy walked awhile to Benj's PM then I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening walked to Johnny Reesor's for some spring water for Susanna Dr Called this evening W. East wind quite Cool
23 Boys all worked at boarding up the Henhouse & putting in door & window frames I took bag Peas to Br S's got them Chopped & went to Ceder Grove W. pretty warm fine Breeze PM
June 1899
24 Boys finished Boarding up henhouse AM A & Henry went to Atha PM J went to Dr for Medicine Susanna's Mouth is very sore he sent some Medicine W. pretty warm Some Cloudy PM
Sunday 25 Adeline Mary & Henry went to Meeting at Altona Benj'ns were here to dinner John Cober's were here to supper Dr Came & brought Dr Nichol to Examine Susanna he did not give us much Encouragement they were here to supper too W. very very fine day
26 Boys drew 2 big loads Hay from Barn at Benj'ns into our barn we have no Meadow this year but we have a lot of 2 year old hay in that barn that we will draw home J scuffled Mangels awhile then he helped A & Henry pull Barley out of Oats south of bush we got the seed of Br N's Albert & they were Mixed with Barley I went to Br S's for some corn Chop
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& went to Ceder Grove PM & Caught about 2 doz fish in Br S's Pond one I think is a German Carp 6 in long W. very fine & Cler Davids came to supper
27 A & Henry drew gravel 2 teams J filled they drew from Adam's Pit on the Scarboro Townline as statute labor I went to Ceder Grove PM W. pretty warm a shower passed around PM Herman's Called this evening
28 J & Henry drew gravel AM with one team which finishes our work except 1/2 day they done nothing PM W. Cloudy dropping a little rain AM steady slow rain nearly all PM Cooler Dr Called PM he says Susanna's Case is pretty bad A has symptoms of Congestion on the lungs he gave him some Medicine
29 J & Henry Plowed on Pickering Townline from our Corner north about 60 rods the road Machine is Coming on soon they also moved a Culvert A done nothing W. very fine & Cool Mrs Burrows Susan Diller & Mrs Macklin & Mrs Stonehouse
June 1899
were here to Supper I took Butter to Lewis's PM
30 I & J fixed Culbert Bridge & some Guard rails on 11th Con AM Henry Mowed fence Corners A put nests into Henhouse AM they drew 3 loads hay from Benj'ns PM W. very fine, sun warm fine Breese I went to Ceder Grove before dinner
July 1 Henry took teams & helped to run the Road Machine then he rolled the piece that they done till about 5 PM J & A hoed Potatoes AM a hoed hill Corn PM J went to see J Bishop PM I got 5 bags Oats at Thomas's & took them to Br S's this morning W. very fine strong West Wind PM Mary Ramer AB's Lizzy & Elisabeth Stover Called PM, Susanna a little better
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans Sermon on St John part of 1st C by C Burkholder & Br C Jacob Groves Jim & his wife were Baptised tody we went to JB's to dinner W. very warm Dr called PM Susanna prety well
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July 1899
3 Boys drew home last of hay from Benj'ns there were 10 loads altogether. W. very warm a slight shower last night
4 J scuffled Potatoes & Corn A & Henry mowed fence Corners AM they put Paris Green on Potatoes PM I brought Chop from Br S's PM Adeline & Mary went to Markham AM W. very very warm
5 Boys hoed Mangels & put on new platform on well I brought bag Cracked Corn & went to Ceder Grove PM Daniel B Hoover & wife were here to dinner Herman & Jacob Hoover Called this evening they were at Pickering for shorts w. very very warm
6 J & A worked at Flavius putting in a granery into South leanto Henry drew dirt on stones at dam Crossing & Chored I took Buggy to Whitevale to get Tires set AM & took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's towards evening Flavius Reesor & wife were here to dinner Br N's wife & U Drudge Called PM W. pretty warm Cool wind
July 1899
7 J & A worked at Flavius AM Henry Chored they all worked at Corn Scuffling & hoeing PM I brought Buggy home PM W. some Cooler
8 J worked at Flavius Henry Cut Thistles on road around our farm A fixed Canvas on Binder I went to Ceder Grove & took few Peas to Br S's & got them Chopped AM W. very fine rain last night some thunder warm AM very fine heavy shower PM some thunder not heavy there is a lot of water in our Pond it was pretty low
Sunday 9 at home JD's Called awhile then Herman's Came & Davids then MN's then Flavius they all staid to dinner Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Tilly Called awhile PM then JH Ramer's & Br S's Came to supper Flavius staid too Jacob Reesor Called awhile PM W. very fine & Cool Dr Called yesterday PM he does not give us much encouragement. Strong wind from NW through the day Calm tonight
10 Henry mowed swale J scuffled turnips AM A helped NB's draw in hay all day Henry helped Flavius draw hay PM
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J cut swale with Mower PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine, rather warm through the day
11 A helped NB's J & Henry thinned turnips I & Mary & Anne went to Markham AM W. slight shower AM thunder shower went around PM I Pulled the Buggy around in the lane this Morning to give Susanna a drive she thought it done her good
12 A worked at Thomas's for Ed Craven AM J went to raising at Taylor's (on the old D Hoover farm) raising a shed AM Henry took 6 Hogs 1040 lbs @ $4.75 per Cwt AM A & Henry took in about the last of swale & fence Corner hay & J went to Dr Susanna was taking a Sun bath this morning & the sun was rather too strong & she fainted she is rather better tonight the Dr sent some Medicine W. very fine & Cler. Cool wind AB's Lizzy Called PM Joe Groves & Russell Called awhile PM
13 I brought home Beef from M Barkeys this Morning Our steer was Killed this week he weighed 450 lbs I took Hide to Ceder Grove AM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM
July 1899
A worked at NB's J & Henry scuffled Mangels & Potates & gathered last of hay Herman Called this evening W. very fine & Cler. Cool breeze looks a little like rain this evening
14 Boys hoed Corn & Potatoes north of Meeting house AM J scuffled Corn A & Henry helped Benj's thin turnips PM. Br N's Called PM Danl Shirks & David Ramer were here to supper W. very fine & warm. Cool Breeze I & nancy planted some Celery in Benj'ns root field AM Br C's Came home last night from Cayuga they went on Saturday Freeman Rittenhouse was Ordained as Bishop on Wednesday
15 Henry helped Pilky draw in hay J & A put Paris Green on Potatoes AM J went to Jos Kochs Barnraising A went to Markham PM I brought a bag Corn Chop from Br S's PM W. pretty warm AM very fine steady rain PM quite a fine rain Herman's Called few Minutes this evening Esther & her boys Came with P & Thomas they stay all night
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Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Nancy they staid with Susanna remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 16 C By Br C. C Burkholder's were here to dinner & JB's to supper Nancy Grove & Benjn's Fanny Called PM & Flavius' all were here awhile this evening Dr called PM he says Susanna is about holding her own for the past week W. foggy & Cloudy AM Clered up PM, warm
17 A & Henry thinned turnips J went to help finish raising Joe Kochs barn they did not get it finished on Saturday on account of the rain he helped finish thinning turnips PM W. very fine getting Cooler Benjn's took away our binder this Morning to Cut his Rye & Wheat
18 Henry Cut Rubbish in old Orchard J & A put extension Cornice on Hen house AM Henry worked at Thomas's & Thomas Cut Wheat behind Cider house with his new Binder & our team I brought 100 lbs Binder Twine from Ceder Groves AM @ 10 3/4 cts per lb I & Mary went to Markham PM W. fine rather warm fine Breeze from NW a nice shower at Bedtime
July 1899
Uncle Saml Reesor Called awhile AM
19 J finished Cutting field behind Cider house AM Cut in field east of dam PM I went to Ceder Grove AM W. very fine & Cool I walked to Flavius PM Br inlaw Peter's Called AM
20 Boys finished Cutting field east of dam AM J Scuffled the Potatoes that they planted Benj'ns on shares A hoed Hill Corn Henry Mowed fence Corners then they Cut a strip of wheat along lane in field behind Cider house that was hardly ripe yesterday till supper time Benj'n Stover's Called PM Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here to supper W. fine & Cool. slight shower at noon
21 J fixed some drains at Flavius that were washed out A & Henry mowed some grass along open ditch at Benj'ns AM they drew dung on a heap PM east of young Orchard W. very fine sun warm cool Breeze PM I forgot to say that I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's yesterday AM
22 Henry scuffled Turnips AM A got Horses Chief & Billy shod & J Cut thistles along fences AM they drew some wood & some hay from swale at Benj'ns PM
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we got 10 Bus Oats from Johny Reesor's & I took them to Br S's to get Chopped PM Caught fine lot of fish W. fine
Sunday 23 at home Johnny Ramer's Called AM JD's were here to dinner Flavius & Jess Burkholder Called this evening W. very fine & Cler
24 Three Boys helped Benj'ns draw in wheat & Rye with team AM A helped A Jackson Move a building PM J & Henry Mowed a swale in root field J went to see Dr & Called around at Herman's to bring them a doz fish that we bought off Abe Shank he Peddles small Whitefish W. very fine & Cler not very warm Susanna is not quite so well
25 Boys drew in wheat out of field behind Cider house with one team a & Benj'n went to Albert Reesor's barn raising on the old Marr Homestead PM Sherman helped J & Henry finish the Wheat except the Amber along the lane. they took in 8 good loads until about 3 PM it began to rain slow & steady rained about an hour I & Mary went to Markham AM she got her new Teeth Price $15.00 from S Milne. Br N's Called PM
July 1899
26 Three boys helped Benj'n Plow & Scrape Creek between the two swamps AM J & Sherman Cut over 10 acre field of barley PM with 2 Binders PM W. very warm Br S's Called awhile PM & Menno Burkholders this evening
27 Boys Cut & Shocked barley on Knoll about 5 acres drew in wheat east of dam 10 loads PM Benj'n & Sherman helped with team I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM Lydia & her Mother & Harvey Called this evening AB's Called PM W. Cooler, very fine
28 A helped Flavius all day Henry raked Wheat stubble East of dam J Chored & went to Ceder Grove AM Henry went to Roache's raising PM I & J took in big load 50 shocks Amber Wheat then he raked stubble behind Cider house PM W. pretty warm Cler Flavius Called this evening
29 Boys drew in raking out of swale in NW field AM they drew dung on barley Knoll between the shock rows PM I went to Markham to Dr AM Susanna is not so well W. fine strong wind PM
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Sunday 30 at home Henry Adeline & Mary went to Meeting at Widemans U Drudges were here to dinner & Jess Reesor's were here to supper Br S's Lydia & Bertha were here to dinner too Benj'n Called this evening Dr Called PM W. very fine & Cool
31 J Cut Oats South bush AM A & Henry shocked them they are a new Kind Called (Ligoroo) they seem to be a very good crop A & Henry drew dung PM J helped Benj'n thesh some Rye Jess Reesor started his Machine there then he set up at Thomas's & threshed some barley J & Henry helped there too W. very fine Br inlaw Peter's & Mother inlaw were here to dinner
Aug 1 Three Boys & Benj'n & Sherman drew in all our barley with 2 teams 18 loads W. very fine pretty warm I went to Markham with Mary AM J cut about an acre of Oats behind barn after supper
2 Three boys helped Benj'n draw in all their barley with 2 teams I raked barley stubble awhile PM Br C's Called awhile AM with Bishop A Martin & wife & David Sharer from Clarence N York W. pretty warm fine Breeze
Aug 1899
slight shower after dinner A Shark was here to dinner he Calls about every week with fish & feeds his horse & gets his dinner thunder shower went around all PM
3 Hook on Pump rod broke this morning J took it to Whitevale got it fixed A finished raking barley stubble then he & Henry brought in rakings they hoed turnips PM A took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. very warm Herman called this evening Aunt Lizzy Burkholder & Widow Anne Barkey Called yesterday Thomas's Adeline & her little girl Called awhile today
4 Boys Cut & Shocked Oats in field behind barn J helped Flavius thresh PM W. very warm. Showers went around PM Ketura was here all day Br N's wife Called this evening
5 Boys Cut & Shocked Oats north of Meeting house J & Thomas dug a grave for a little Child of Albert Hares this morning we also Cut the Thistles & weeds in the grave yard Flavius helped awhile, then I & J Adeline Mary & Anne went to the funeral PM Saml Hoover spoke
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they were here to supper Esther & her little boys were here all PM & to supper she came with her Mother inlaw Flavius Fanny & Children were here awhile before the funeral Benj'ns Called awhile too W. pretty warm fine breeze
Sunday 6 at home A & Henry Adeline & Mary walked to JD's Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here to dinner & supper W. pretty warm strong wind all day Cool this evening
7 had Jess Reesor threshing threshed about 440 Bus Fall Wheat & 600 Barley one load Oats 61 boxes W. fine Sun warm Cool Breeze
8 J & Henry helped David Reesor thresh AM Henry helped Albert Reesor PM A cut Mixed Oats & barley below garden & east of Orchard AM J finished it PM & A shocked I took 5 bags nearly 11 Bus Barley to Br S's PM W. Cler, Cool Breeze
9 Boys shocked Mixed grain which finishes our Harvest Cutting then they drew in Oats south of Bush 5 loads A raked the stubble & they brought in the rakings I went to Markham AM & brought A Camping Chair for Susanna so she can sit in the sun or on the veranda
Aug 1899
I gave her a short ride on the Buggy in the lane this morning W. very fine JB's Called awhile PM looks a little like rain this evening
10 A & Henry drew dung on Oat Stubble South of bush AM Henry helped Bob Milroy thresh PM A took grist 7 bags to Spink Mills PM Mary went along to see the place J took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. a shower last night not enough to lay the dust fine & Cool today
11 Boys dew some stones to build up the side of the Creek in field east of old Orchard where the water had washed the bank away then they drew in 2 loads of Oats till noon out of field behind barn J helped McCreights thresh PM A & Henry drew in rest of Oats out of that field till evening 6 big loads W. very warm, fine Breeze showers went around
12 Boys drew in Oats north of Meeting house 8 big loads I brought home Chop from Br S's this evening JD's brought Peter Roos & wife & little boy & Mrs Reynolds from Ohio a little while PM
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C Gayman's wife was here while the half yearly Conference lasted, then he came & staid awhile I did not go this time. W. very warm a few claps of thunder this morning, but no rain
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & A Adeline & Anne A does not feel well Anne has symptoms of Hay fever J got ready then his back ached so he was afraid he could not sit in Meeting remarks by C Gayman sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by C Burkholder (Umfrage) David Shearer from Clarence County NY A Lehman's Enos Nighswanders Danl Ramer & his son Martins & Menno Grove & Fanny Smith were here to dinner Henry Wilson & wife from Markham Village Called PM David Johansen stays all night, Flavius & family Called this evening W. very fine day
14 Boys drew in Mixed Crop 9 loads A helped Flavius AM J & Henry drew alone till noon I went visiting with Shearer first to Benj'ns then to Elizabeth Stover's then to {77.2.8}
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Johny Reesor's to dinner then took NB's & Aunt Lizzy then to Mr Barkeys then to Br C's & left him there to stay all night W. very fine & Cool
15 A & Henry Cleaned out Creek at Benj'ns J raked stubble AM Henry helped Benj'ns thresh & A took 2 Tamarack logs (that he got of A Jackson) to W Milnes & got them sawed into stuff to fix Horse Power J finished raking stubble north of Meeting House & East of Orchard then took one of Waggon Wheels to B S S to get Tire set PM then he & A brought in rakings W. very fine & Cool
16 A went to help Herman to draw in grain Henry helped Benj'n thresh AM & draw in grain PM J Chored I have lame back yesterday PM & today AB's Lizzy & Elisabeth Stover Called PM J hitched mare Bonnie to Buggy this Morning took Susanna & Nancy down the lane & west about 20 roads & back again she stood it pretty well W. pretty warm Esther Called with Russell & he staid
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May 13th 1890 77.2.7a Boys drew 2 loads hay from other place AM Finished drawing off stones at other place PM. W. fine Cler
14 laid up fences at other place & split Pine wood {illegible} for stove till evening I & Henry went to Ceder Gove PM. W. fine, Cool
Ascension day 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline & Susanna remarks & sermon on Acts 1st C by Br C. Saml Lehman & family was here & AB's Martha & AB's Came PM W. fine {illegible}
16 A rolled at other place F {illegible} ganged & harrowed root ground H worked 3 yr old she went well W. fine
17 F went to Toronto with Will Reesor's team took load old Iron Will ganged turnip ground with a team H finished rolling at other place A finished plowing Mangel ground Harrowed & rolled at Jake Moyers helped did garden AM W. {illegible} Cool N. W wind
Thursday 18 at home all day . W blowed strong & Cold from east began to rain about noon rained till about 5 PM.
May 1890
I Came by Mart Barkeys for Tomato plants went to JD's after dinner & to Br S's this evening for Seed Corn. W. very fine, little showers PM
28 Boys drew dung I & J & little Anne planted early Potatoes & hill Corn in root field AM I helped Nancy did garden PM I & Nancy & Mary went to Ceder Grove after supper
29 Boys finished drawing dung AM F helped dig garden H & A Cleaned out Colt stable PM AB's brought Weldy & wife from Ohio to stay to supper W. fine warm J went to Markham PM
30 Cut seed Potatoes & F plowed a little sod at other pace where we intend to plant some Potatoes AM Planted our late Potatoes in root field PM. W. rainy till about 9 AM very fine & warm PM
31 F finished Plowing sod & Harrowed it & H Plowed in turnip ground AM F Plowed in root ground I & H & A Henry planted Potatoes on sod at other place then H.A. & Henry washed sheep PM W. very fine & warm
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Sunday June 1 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks & sermon on St John 12C 24 V to end of C by Br C JB's were here PM Menno Burkholder's young folks Levi Grove & Fanny Hoover at supper Aunt Lissy Burkholder awhile after supper. W. very fine
2 J went to Unionville for his road list F Plowed H got Frank & Charly shod AM we filled 10 bags with Potatoes & 20 bags with Oats PM. W. very fine & Cool Br N's Albert brought Lissy Rittenhouse & her Brother Tobias & 2 other girls awhile AM I got summons to serve as Petit Juror in Toronto on June 10th
3 H took 45 bus Oats & 10 bags Potatoes to Toronto Oats 42 cts Potatoes 70 cts per bag I took Susanna to Old Mrs A Burkholder to get Cured of liver Complaint F Carried Potatoes out of Cellar A plowed I J & F. finished planting potatoes at other place.
Jun 1890
W. fine & warm a very little rain at noon Heavy rain & some thunder this evening
4 Shelled Corn & Cleaned Oat tailings & I & J took it to Br S's AM Boys Plowed with 2 teams PM I & J brought load wood from other bush PM A took Susanna & left her at AB's to stay all night. W. very warm & sultry two Mrs Ionsons were here at dinner. They wanted some Butter
5 F Sheared sheep H brought home Chop A brought home Susanna AM Boys didn't do much PM Ontario Provincial Elections Came off today. W. very warm & sultry AM very very heavy rain PM. Creek high as spring freshet thunder & lightning nearly all last night
6 Boys Chored & fixed some fences I & Nancy went Markham to Markham AM I & J went to Cherrywood PM got new head in Plow W. fine & warm still signs of rain yet there have been heavy freshets through the Country Bridges & Mill dams good
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7 H got mare Jenny shod F went fishing I & J .A & Henry Pulled Pidgeon weed out of Wheat at other place J topped it with Scythe in Meadow. AM H went to Dunkards feast AB's Jesse went with him Boys fixed some fence PM I & Henry brought load wood after supper. W. fine. Cool W wind
Sunday 8 at home, little ones went to JD's W Reesor Came for Nancy AM She came home about 3 PM they have a young son. W. fine Cool Cler
9 I took Susanna to old AB's boys Plowed in root ground AM F & H Sheared Betsy Milroys sheep PM J & A finished plowing & harrowing root ground J F & H trimmed & grafted Rambo trees on young Orchard after supper. W. fine Cler & warm
10 I went to Toronto on CPR to serve as Petit Juror engaged board at Black Horse Hitch was not called today W. fine
11 was not Called W. heavy Thunder & very heavy rain storm this evening
June 1890
12 was Called on Mimico Man Slaughter Case today, disagreed no verdict. W. fine
13 was Called today got through till 2 PM then we Could all go home except those in the Jury box. I walked to North Toronto & then walked home from Locust Hill. W. fine a little rain PM boys drew some Manure of fallow & Plowed some but the rain made it too wet
14 H Nancy & little Anne went to Markham. F & A plowed in fallow AM they Chored & F took 10 bags Peas & barley to Br S's & got it Chopped PM. W. heavy shower PM
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by young Saml Hoover went to Br inlaw John Hoover to dinner & to Simon's to supper W. Cloudy this morning, fine today
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16 Boys finished drawing dung on fallow W. fine
17 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br in law Peter's Boys drew few logs with trucks. W. uncommon heavy rain went north & some south we did not start home till after six PM did not rain Coming home.
18 F drew few logs AM J,F & A & Br C's Thomas went to 8th Con Pickering to see the scene of an accident on CPR the stone Bridge near Atha was undermined with the great Freshet an Engine & Van went into the River & five men were Killed or Drowned D Nighswander escaped. Duffin's Creek was higher than it was known to be for years I went to D Reesor's AM got bag of Corn Cracked for hens at Br S's PM W. fine
19 A Plowed fallow F drew logs AM H drew PM. W fine
20 Boys hoed Mangels I & Nancy started to go to Markham. JH Ramer's were at Br C's & said they were Coming here
June 1890
So we turned back & they Came & brought their Daughters Elizabeth & Fanny along W. very warm & fine
21 I & Nancy went to Markham AM F ganged in turnip ground H topped thistles in barley J took 12 bags Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills J Malcolm has rented the Ceder Grove Grist Mill & J Bishop has rented the Saw Mill Colon Reesor has Moved into the old Saml homestead Jac has left the Mill house & is going to British Columbia to see if he likes the place W. Cloudy this morning fine PM
Sunday 22 at home Adeline & F & H went to AB's M Barkeys were here PM NB's Came too but they got visitors then they went home. W. fine & warm looked like rain this morning
23 F drew 2 logs then began Making turnip drills J & A Puttied house at other place & Put Knotting on Knots PM we began sowing turnips this evening W. very warm I went to Whitevale PM
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24 F finished Making drills AM H finished sowing then F made Br C's drills & B helped top thistles at other place J & A Painted at other house at other place AM & awhile PM. W. very very warm
25 Boys topped thistles at other place I went to Markham AM J & A finished Painting house at other place first time the old part that was sheeted up new last year J & F went to Markham after supper H & A brought load of wood from other bush I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very warm
26 Boys finished toppping thistles at other place & hoed Potatoes. H got Frank shod AM W. very warm
27 Chored AM Boys done nothing or worse than nothing) PM I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters PM he is very sick W. fine Breese from north
28 Cleaned Barley AM J & F brought 2 loads wood from other place PM A scuffled feed Corn PM Saml Smith 's young folks were here at supper
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W. Cloudy fine shower PM
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting except Susanna & Mary remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C Abraham Smith & David Hane's were here at dinner & MN's at supper W. very warm
30 F & A drew gravel H filled J is Pathmaster they drew from Pickering Put onto Pickering Townline I got Farmer shod PM. took Susanna to Br C's AM & brought her home PM Dr Robinson brought Dr Freel to see her one day last week they think she is likely to get better a son of Josephus Reesor's at Markham was kicked to death by a horse on Friday last & was buried yesterday W. very very warm, breese from north
July 1 Boys Finished hoeing Mangels & began second time W. very heavy thunder & rain this morning. thunder storms north & south all day I took Susanna to Br S's PM to give
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to give her a drive took a bag of Corn & got it Cracked for the Chickens & Turkeys I & Nancy walked to Johnny Reesor's this evening Angeline was sick she is better again
2 F & H finished Markham roadwork with one team & Put in one day for George Duncan. he paid his work he lives in Colin Reesor's house A took Susanna to Dr Robinson he was not at home. they staid at Anthony Lehmans for dinner Anthony's live at B Hoover's W. shower at noon & heavy this evening
3 F & H worked at Scarboro road work I & A took 6 bags barly to Br S's & got it Chopped & went to Ceder Grove AM I went to Steven's Blk Smith & to M Barkeys for Celery Plants PM. W. Cooler
4 F & H finished with team AM. Scarboro road work. they topped thistles in big Oat field PM J scuffled feed Corn PM W. fine Cool Nancy finished Packing 130 lbs Butter for the Mrs Ionsons today one of them Came & took on Jar away @ 17cts per lb
July 1890
I was at Br C's awhile AM old Wismer & Elais Weber from Waterloo & young Sam Hoover Jake Wideman Jake Reesor & Chris Hoover were there & didn't altogether know what they wanted
5 I & F & H cut some logs in other bush AM J & H drew some PM I F & A put Paris green on Potatoes PM. W. fine & Cool
Sunday 6 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's old Sam Hoover old Wismer & Elias Weber led of today the less said the better went to Enos Hoover's for dinner they live at Milnesville we went to Menno Burkholders for supper W. fine a very little rain PM
7 F & H drew logs all day J A & Henry hoed & scuffled roots W. fine I took Susanna to JD's PM girls brought her home this evening
8 Boys hoed Corn Potatoes & finished Mangels I scuffled W. very very warm Heavy thunder & rain about 3 PM a little hail
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9 Boys finished hoeing Potatoes & drew 1 load hay from other place & a load of Peas that were left at other barn AM they finished hoeing Potatoes at other place & put Paris Green on them then threshed Peas J & Henry brought a load of gravel from Br N's & put it on JB's shed then J brought a load of wood from other place I & Henry gave Susanna a drive this Morning. Henry scuffled turnips PM W. fine, very Cool N wind
10 Cleaned Peas & chored AM Drew 2 loads Timber slabs from other bush for oven wood & Henry scuffled turnips W. fine Cool
11 Sorted 8 bags Potatoes & boys drew 1 load slabs AM F & Henry brought load sand from Milnes H & A made larger yard behind Orchard for Mare Top H. took 40 lbs butter & 6 bags Potatoes to Coakwells this evening butter 18 cts. Potatoes $1.00 per bag they took Eggs today @ 16 cts They took 2 bags Potatoes with them. Patton fixed Cradles W. fine Cool air sun warm
12 J & F took turns Cutting grass & Mowing fence Corners at other place AM they cut all west of gate & good piece east of it till noon. Machine runs very well. we got new Knife for it. H & A brought lath lime naild & hair from Markham AM
July 1890
we intend to Plaster upstairs in part of house at other place. boys drew wood from other place with 2 teams PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove & Called at Br S's to see how their son Menno is he is poorly this long time. W. fine
Sunday 13 at home young folks went to Cober's Meeting Aunt Lissy & Tilly Burkholder Came awhile PM Aunt Lissy staid to supper then I & Nancy & she went awhile to Br C's W. warm
14 F & H mowed fence Corners A scuffled feed Corn & late Potatoes and J Mowed last of Meadow at other place & Orchard he started about 10 AM Br C's Cut awhile this morning A raked PM & other boys began drawing PM drew 5 loads W. very very sultry & warm
15 F Mowed in big meadow north of bush, lost a guard out of Cutter bar J got another at Br N's. F got biggest half of Meadow Cut H & A Cocked at other place PM Henry raked. W. warm Cler
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16 I went to Ceder Grove Susanna went with me as far as Br N's H Mowed in big meadow other boys raked & drew hay at other place I finished mowing north of bush when I got back H helped draw. Br inlaw Peter's & Grandmother Came PM they were at AB's at dinner Lissy Came with them boys finished drawing in hay at other place 7 loads They raked & Cocked at home after supper. W. Cooler, fine
17 Drew in 2 loads hay out of big field, shower stopped us. Chored F went to Br S's boys scuffled & hoed turnips I went to see Isaac Moyer this evening he had Inflammation heard the Henry Boyer's little son had his leg cut off with a Mowing Machine today. W. Cooler
18 Drew in 9 loads Hay J & Susanna went to Markham AM. W. fine
19 Finished drawing hay about 15 loads out of big meadow altogether I went to Whitevale for Twine @ 14 cts per lb W. fine, blowed up very Cool
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans Remarks by Br C
July 1890
Sermon on St Mat 5 C by young Saml Hoover Jake Wideman Spoke on it too went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner & to Saml Ramer's (Br S's Emma's) they live in the old Asa Wismer Homestead) to supper W. very fine & Cool. Clear
21 F H & A helped Br C's draw a stack hay J ganged fallow I & Susanna & little Anne went to see old Moyer after supper he was worse again. W. very fine, Cool & Cler
22 Boys hoed & finished Scuffling turnip second time B helped for Br C I scuffled awhile in Mangels AM I & Henry & Susanna took 4 bags Barly to br S's went to Ceder Grove for a Barrel salt W. fine Cool Cler
23 I & Nancy & little ones took wool to SB Lehman's left little ones there & we went to D Shaffer's for dinner then staid at Lehman's for supper got home before 10 W. fine, a very little rain at sunset Boys mowed a small swail at other place Banked Potatoes at other place finished scuffling Mangels & chored
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24 F Mowed Meeting house yard with Mower H helped with scythe J & A run lime at other place AM Boys began Cutting Barly behind barn Cut about 10 rounds, too green I & A took some boards to D Ramer's to get dressed Susanna went along to Br S's W. warm, fine shower PM
25 F & H Cut Thistles on road around this place AM they began to dig Post holes to Make yard at other house PM. W. very heavy thunder & rain storm last night Lightning struck Johnny Reesor's Barn did not fire it very heavy rain, fine today another shower after supper. Br C & I loosened windows in Hebron Meeting house so they woup open better after supper Dam full, Creek running
26 Boys finished hoeing turnips then finished Cutting barly behind barn till about 4 PM then began Cutting wheat at other place I & Br C & Br S's finished fixing Meeting house windows this Morning. W. fine Cler
July 1890
Sunday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 10C by Br C D Nighswander U Drudge's Menno Stover's & Johnny Ramer's were here to dinner. W. fine
28 Boys finished Cutting Most at other place except lowground & began Cutting barly in east part of field east of dam I & Susanna went to Markham Boys finished Cutting barly PM W. fine
29 Boys Cut F Wheat at home except low places where we sowed spring Wheat it seems to be filling pretty well W. fine, warm I & A & Henry drew in hay out of Meeting house yard & swail at other place & took 9 Bus Peas & Barly Chop to Br S's this evening
30 F & H mowed some barley in Stumpy field at other place & J Cut few acres in field behind barn next bush (it was short) with Mowing Machine AM Chored & shelled Corn PM W fine & warm AM slow rain PM boys brought home Chop after supper
31 J Cut barly for JD's all day F & H Cut fall Wheat in rough ground at other place H Finished Whitewashing Kitchen at east end and & fixed hearth W. warm slight showers at noon
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August 1 F & H began to Cut barly at other place with old reaper Cut well but the last rut of grain wheel axle then they cut till noon with Scythes J & Susanna went to Markham AM F went to W Armstrongs barn raising & we drew in Short loose barley out of field behind barn PM Killed 3 Pigs after supper & H took them to Coakwells @$6.50 Pr cwt W. fine warm & Cler
2 F & H finished Cutting barly at other place with old reaper AM we drew in loads with 2 teams PM W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 3 at home all day young folks went to Br C's W. the warmest day this season, a fine shower & some thunder this evening
4 Boys hoed turnips second time I & Nancy went to Mannasse Frets awhile PM his wife if Poorly J & A brought dressed lumber from D Ramer's & took 4 bags barly to Br S's W. very warm heavy shower & some thunder PM
5 Boys Chored & began ganging barley stubble behind barn heavy shower stopped them AM
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F went to Markham H & A dug post holes at other place I & Nancy went to H Boyer's to see little boy that has his foot cut off he is doing very well went to MN's after supper boys ganged awhile this evening W. Cleared up heavy shower at Menno Burkholder's none here PM
6 F & H Pulled Peas with Scythes east of stump fence at other place A ganged behind barn Henry finished raking barly stubble behind barn I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove Pm. W. fine & Cooler
7 drew in 6 loads Wheat & 6 loads barly with 2 teams at other place till supper & 2 loads & 1 load rakings at home after supper J is getting quite smart he can pitch pretty well. W. pretty warm
8 boys drew in fall Wheat at home AM 6 loads. A ganged J & F drew nearly 4 loads Peas at other place I & Susanna went to Markham PM I dont feel very well. W. fine warm
9 A ganged boys hoed turnips AM J Cut oats south of bush & other boys began to pull Peas south of garden PM I & Nancy went to Manasse Fret's after supper his wife is a little better W. fine Cool a little rain last night
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Sunday 10 at home JD's were here I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's PM they were not at home W. Cold strong north wind PM drissly rain after supper, very Cool
11 J cut Mixed spring & Fall Wheat back of Orchard other boys finished Pulling Peas at home I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cool strong NW wind
12 Boys Pulled Peas at other place & Cut roads around all the Oats J Finished ganging behind barn W. fine, rather warmer I & Nancy Painted Kitchen & Cook house floors
13 J Cut Oats in NE Corner field got done at sunset other boys drew in all Peas below Orchard 8 loads very poor Crop, too wet. I went for Dr Robinson AM Susanna was worse, is better again W. fine
14 J Cut Oats at other place Finished hill field at Townline & began other piece part of field below barn other boys drew in Peas at other place {blank space} loads W. fine I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Whitevale PM
Aug 1890
15 Boys shocked Oats at home AM & at other place. PM H helped McCreights thresh PM I & Nancy went to D Nighswander's AM he is very poorly W. very fine & Cool
16 F & A Cut & bound spring Wheat at other place where fall Wheat was Killed I & J & Henry finished shocking Oats at other place AM F & A Cut oast in young Orchard PM W. fine & Cler
Sunday 17 at home F H & Adeline started to go to Meeting at Wideman's steady rain Commenced about 9. then they went to Saml Ramer's Cleared up about 2 PM fine this evening
18 Boys finished hoeing turnips Harrowed barley stubble AM Bound Oats in little orchard PM A took grist Chop to Br S's PM brought it home this evening W. fine
19 drew in Mixed spring & Fall Wheat 4 loads & J raked barley & Fall Wheat stubble at other place & other boys brought it home AM J began ridging up other boys began drawing dung on barly stubble PM. W. Cloudy AM drissly rain at times PM
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20 J ridged up other boys drew dung I & Adeline & Susanna went to Markham AM. W. fine Cler
21 Chrored AM F & H took 3 horses to B S's in Whitevale I & Henry went to Ceder Grove Pulled foxtail out of Potatoes after supper asked hands to thresh tommorrow W. heavy rain AM. Cool PM D Nighswander died this morning
22 Threshed. W Reesor with steamer, about 90 Bus Treadwell & 50 Bus Mixed & over 300 Barly got done 3 PM W. fine steady NW wind. short shower PM I & A set up Oat shocks in NE Corner field J Plowed after we were done, H & H helped to Move Machine to Sam Peavers
23 I & Nancy Susanna A & Mary went to funeral of David Nighswander sermon by Br C on 39th Psalm 5 & 6 V Willoughby a Christian Preacher Made a short address too we went to Menno Stover's too dinner W. fine, Cool
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd Jos Wismer from Clinton Ont
Aug & Sept 1890
30 Boys drew dung on stubble J harrowed fallow AM I & Nancy started about 1/2 past 11 for Widemans Meeting house I went to attend fall Conderence when we got there a young man by the name of Hamlin was buried J Boyer Preached then Nancy went to Widow Barkeys & I staid to Conference went to Widow Barkeys for supper then went to JB's to stay all night. W. Clear Cold N wind
Sunday 31 went to Meeting remarks by Old Saml Hoover sermon on St Mat 5 C by Jac Wideman, Umfraged went to Peter Burkholder to dinner W. fine warm Cler
Sept 1 Boys Plowed AM I & H & F drew in last of Oats at other place 3 loads PM. W. fine warm Cler
2 boys Plowed finished stubble began to harrow & roll I & J went to Blacksmiths sale at Ceder Grove PM. W. fine warm Cler
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Sept 1890
B Sowed stubble behind barn H raked wheat stubble & J helped drew in rakings & Oats out of little Orchard which finishes our harvest except Oats in wheat field swale boys mowed them few days ago & they are hardly dry yet. W. warm Cler 4 J McGaw & his man J Raper were here at dinner. they worked at Meeting house at 11th Con they are building a new one
4 boys drew dung at other place on Pea stubble J began plowing PM. Cousin Jacob Burkholder, Uncle Jacobs son Came here PM to stay all night he is visiting all his Cousins W. fine warm
5 boys plowed at other place Cousin Jacob was here till 3 PM B inlaw Peter's Mary & Enos's Delilah Came for Elder Bernies were here at dinner. W. very warm & Cler
6 Boys finished Plowing at other place AM Sowed Wheat PM W. shower this Morning Cleared up fine today I walked to Cedar Grove PM
Sunday 7 at home all day JH Ramer's 2 boys Peter & Freeman & Abraham Raymond
Sept 1890
& his wife were here at noon & Saml Ramer's at supper W. very warm & sultry cloudy this morning
18 A began ganging in NE Oat field F & H dug Post holes at other place H went threshing for W Reesor PM I & J drew in 2 logs & Br S's sawed them PM. W. Cooler a little rain this evening
9 F & J dug Post holes H & A ganged I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. Reesor's wife rode with us to T McDowell's A & J ganged F & H dug holes PM sold Cow Dolly to Chris Hare @ $35.50 W. fine Cler
10 I & Nancy went to MN's for 6 Pigs had dinner at Enos's they built a new house last summer & Enos's live at one end & MN's at the other F & H delivered Cow at Chris Hare's & went to Markham & brought home new Buggy for Flavius @$85.00 I spoke for it yesterday J & A Finished ganging NE Corner field W. fine east wind, not cold
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Sept 1890
11 Chored. W. rain from east all day looks like Equinoctial storm
12 Boys Plowed in Peas stubble south of garden W. mild Cloudy
13 F & A ganged 7 acres oat stubble at other place H plowed in Pea stubble stubble at home we Picked some Cider apples PM. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 14 at home AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's PM W. fine Cool, Cler
15 F & A ganged at other place AM A harrowed at home in Oat field that was ganged F ganged at other palce PM H went driving engine for W Reesor J & Henry Made 55 gals Cider AM W. fine Cler AB's Jess & Martha brought 2 Leppard girls from Clinton or Pelham to dinner W. fine
16 F worked at Br C's in B's place he is not very well H plowed AM. J went to Br S's H & A dug few Potatoes PM Br S's David & Br N's Jacob brought two Waterloo girls Ida Weaver & Lydia Ann
Sept 1890
Stants & the two Leppard girls to supper I & Nancy boiled over 10 Crocks apple sauce W. very fine & Clear
17 J & B went to Toronto F worked in B's place H Plowed. A plowed AM then he & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. very fine & warm
18 F & A went to Toronto with spring waggon took over 18 bus Oats @ 45 cts H plowed I went to Markham PM J McGaw & his Man got dinner & supper & McGaw stops over night. W. fine
19 Boys dug Potatoes, some rotten. J Plowed below Orchard PM I walked to Whitevale PM W. warm & sultry strong wind PM driving rain from South west about 4 PM rained till dusk
20 F worked in B's place his hand is very sore, had a boil on wrist H & A dug Potatoes J finished Plowing below house & east of Orchard then I & he took grist Peas & barley to Br S's & got it Chopped W. very Cold N wind
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Sept 1890
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C Enos Nighswander's D Stover Br S's Isaac & Lydia with Emma Rittenhouse & her sister Sophia & Johnny Reesor's were here at dinner JD's young folks brought Ida Weaver & Lydia Ann Shants to supper. W. Cool. Cler
22 F worked in B's place J & H Plowed south of bush A Picked Potatoes. B & Susanna went to Markham AM W. fine Cool, Cler
23 J & A finished plowing south of bush soon after dinner then B began in Wheat stubble PM J harrowed Potato ground & A Picked them I walked to Cherrrywood AM W. fine Cool Cler 24 F worked in B's place H helped thresh at Betsy Milroys
24 F & H helped thresh at Pilkeys A plowed in Wheat stubble I & J drew 2 loads wood AM & fixed Barn ready to thresh at other place
Sept 1890
Br S.s Isaac & Lydia brought 2 young men by the names of Stouffer & their siter & B Hurst from Waterloo they was here at dinner W. very fine Cler
25 We threshed at other place W Reesor's steamer got done soon after 4 PM barley very small yeild Fall Wheat good Peas & Oats very fair Barbara Stover & her 2 Children Came to yesterday to stay all night I & Nancy took her home PM. W. dry fine White frost last night some things in garden frose
26 F & H helped Peter's thresh J & A Plowed in Wheat stubble I went with young McCrea to get a load of 2nd Class wood AM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. light drissles of rain
27 F & H helped NB thresh J & A harrowed at other place I went to Whitevale AM I & A Cut & shocked hill Corn PM W. fine Cler, a little frost last night
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & Anne went to Br S's & A Esther & Mary went along the they walked to Drudges Br S's young folks were not at home W. fine Cool Cler
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F. H & Adeline went to Meeting at Widemans
29 F & H helped NB thresh J & A plowed AM J & H Plowed F & A Cut feed Corn PM W. very fine & warm a little frost the last 2 night. not much damage
30 Boys Plowed & finished Cutting Corn I & Nancy went to Tilman McDowells sale PM I bought 2 in & 3/4 in Auger & Hay Knife @ 50cts Herman went to sale too with NB W. very fine & warm & Cler
Oct 1 J & A finished plowing Wheat stubble back of Orchard H helped JD's thresh I took Nancy & Mary to Locust hill station (late Green River) they went to Toronto to Meet Susanna I forgot to Mention that she went to Clinton with the Rittenhouse girls a week ago yesterday, they all Nancy, Susanna & Mary Came home this evening well pleased with their trip W. fine & warm
2 H helped Pilkey move old Church on 11th up to his place he bought it for a driving house F went to Markham AM he has a sore hand we dug out a dozen drills of Potatoes that were planted pretty late
Oct 1890
I went along Townline to tell about the death of George Lehman's wife she died very sudden last night W. fine
3 Chored AM I & Henry Adeline & Esther went to the funeral of Lehman wife young Saml Hoover & Willoughby officiated Br C helped very little W. rain last night & AM a little drissly PM at times
4 F helpded JD's finish threshing awhile this morning then he & J brought load wood from other bush H got Frank & Doll Shod & A began plowing in barley stubble east of Wheat east of dam Am I & Nancy started after dinner with Br C & Beccy to go to Vaughn Boys plowed Pm J helped Pilkey move old Church, we went to Daniel Smiths to supper thern to Saml Smiths to stay all night W. fine & Cler
Sunday 5 went to Meeting at Vaughn remarks & sermon St Mat 21st C by Br C went to Abraham Smith
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to dinner then Came home W. fine a little Cloudy PM few drops rain
6 Boys drew dung on east side of barly stubble east of wheat J Plowed AM I went to Burrows for Powder for Cow Rhody Chored PM Killed Pig just before dinner W. east wind AM, rain all PM boys & girls went to JD's after supper
7 Boys & Br C's Cut Bee tree/ great big Elm in Br C's bush AM got fine lot honey & swarm Beeds dont know if Bees will stay or not they plowed PM W. drissly more or less all day I have swelled face & toothache
8 J & Susanna & Henry went to Markham AM other boys Plowed, began in field that was ganged NE Corner field W. fine
9 H made about 65 gals Cider AM we boiled a Kettle full PM Boys plowed W. fine my face is very sore Tooth ulcerated
10 Boys Cleaned grist Wheat then they went to Markham about 1/2 past 10 oclock I & Nancy Boiled Kettle full sauce W. rain till near noon Cler. PM
Oct 1890
11 F & H Pulled all our Mangels A & Henry drew 20 loads with Cart I & Nancy went to Markham PM I got my tooth pulled it feels a great deal better. W. fine. Cler
Sunday 12 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to AB's H came just at noon to say that Johnny Boyers had come so we came home right after dinner to two Stouffer boys from Waterloo Came to supper one of the is staying all night W. fine Cler
13 A & Henry finished drawing Mangels 19 Cart loads F& H drew dung W. strong east wind rained about half hour about 4 PM Cleaned up again J went to AB's the with Stouffer & then took hime to Menno Reesor's & left him there
14 Boys Plowed I & J filled up grist at other barn H took it to Br S's PM Spragge's began to lath upstairs at house at other place. W. fine
15 Boys Plowed A Picked grapes & apples I sold Cord Hardwood to C Smiths son @ $3.50 W. very fine & warm, saw flock wild geese
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16 Boys plowed I & H brought load sand from Milnes & brought home Chop W. fine warm AM began to rain about 2 PM rainy yet
17 H helped Br S's thresh other boys finished plowing NE Corner field & then finished field east of dam where we drew dung for Mangels next year W. fine & Cler
18 A & Henry brought 1 1/2 bbls lime from Markham J & F drew some wood AM then I & A run lime Nancy Susanna & Henry went to John Stovers J & F went to D Brownsburgers sale at Solomon Burkholder's PM W. fine & warm H helped Br S's finish threshing
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna Anne & H remarks & sermon on St John 14 C by Br C W. rain rain from NE all day rainy yet at Bedtime
20 Three boys Plowed in Wheat stubble at other place J brought Burrows
Oct 1890
Horse Billy has lump on his side W. Clear & fine
21 J, H & A Plowed at other place I & F dug Potatoes at other place AM they are a good Crop but a great Many rotten I & boys & girls went to Br N's sale PM Nancy & little Anne had to stay at home J McGaw Came to work at Church at 11th Con & left his little girls here W very fine
22 I & H Nancy Susanna & little Anne went to Br inlaw John Hoover's Sale he sold off his Cows & Pigs I bought half bred Jersey Heifer few Months old @ $9.00 W. very fine & Cler
23 H helped Br C's thresh with one horse F brought home Calf that I bought J & A Plowed F picked few apples PM began to rain 1/2 past 3 PM J McGaw & two Men had dinner today. he & one Man yesterday
24 F got May & Charley shod other boys Chored AM H helped Br C's finish threshing with one horse & J F & A Plowed PM W. drissly this Morning Cloudy all day
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Oct 1890
25 Boys Plowed & F & Henry Picked some Potatoes at other place they Plowed them out with Potato digger J took Susanna to D Byer. PM she has something like a Cancer on her Ear she staid at Menno Stover's W. fine Cler
Sunday 26 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's AB's Jesse was here PM W. Cloudy Cool
27 I & Nancy went to Markham AM I went to Steven's B.S.S PM Boys plowed at other place W. rather Cool this is the 33rd Anniversary of our Wedding
28 Boys Plowed & finished digging Potatoes AM A Plowed PM other boys went to Markham PM Spragge & his brother Came to finish plastering house at other place PM Adeline Esther & Henry went to Barbara Stover's quilting today W. fine & Cler Cool
29 J finished plowing at other place AM other boys Picked some apples. they all plowed awhile in Mangel ground PM Spragge's finished plastering AM W. Cloudy some rain before & after dinnner. Br inlaw Peter's & Grandmother were here today they brought Susanna home & took Adeline along to Byer's she has a Cancer too
Oct Nov 1890
30 Put in Posts at other place & fixed Orchard fence & F took lot of Chop to Br S's AM F H & A began Pulling turnip & J drew 2 loads wood from other bush & brought home Chop PM W. very fine & Cler, shower this evening
31 H helped W Reesor thresh at Shanks F & A took in load Potatoes out of Pits AM there were not many rotten J Plowed in Mangel ground W. fine heavy White frost the last few nights
Nov 1 Boys took in Potatoes out of one Pit then pulled turnip till noon done nothing PM I started at 11 oclock to bring home Adeline from Br inlaw Peters W. fine AM soft snow all PM turned to rain this evening
Sunday 2 I & Nancy went to NB's W soft snow & rain nearly all day
3 H went to Toronto on train to buy an overcoat boys drew apples to the house brought in one Pit Potatoes & Chored at other place I took 8 bags Chop to Br S's PM W. hard frost last night soft today
4 Boys drew 7 loads turnips AM Picked some apples & Finished Pulling turnip PM
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I took Susanna to Byer's AM to get her Cancer taken out it was dead but it was fast. Esther went along to get a Tooth drawn. W. very fine & Cler
5 Boys drew 14 loads turnips AM then I & Boys went to Lewis' Reesor's sale PM I bought Pair of Bob sleighs at $1.25. W. fine & Cler, beautiful
Thanksgiving day 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline & Susanna Adeline's Cancer is very sore she is lame remarks & sermon on St Mat 6 C by Br C. I & Nancy & Henry & Anne went to M Barkey's PM. W. very fine & Cler
7 Finished drawing turnip 19 loads into Cellar at home & boys took 8 big loads into barn Cellar at other place & Cart loads into horse feeding room. W. very fine & mild, Cloudy at times PM a little like rain 8 heavy shower at bedtime
8 I & H brought home sleighs that I bought at Lewis Reesor's sale (they are very good) F got Horse Charley shod AM boys took in one Potato pit PM W. Cool, Cloudy
Nov 1890
Sunday 9 at home I & Nancy went little while PM to see B Diller's little girl 3 days old. W. rain steady all AM Cloudy & rain at times PM
10 Cleaned 20 bags Wheat AM H took nearly 40 bus to Spinks Mill PM at 95 cts we Cleaned another load PM. W. very fine & Cler H took {11} nearly 40 bus Wheat to Spinksmills @ 95cts AM I & he took 11 bags Chop for hogs to Br S's PM F & Thomas went trolling to F mans bay got nothing J & A Made {blank space} gals Cider PM W. Cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM
12 Boys took in last of Potatoes & some all of hill Corn. I & Nancy boiled Kettle of sauce W. heavy white frost this morning very fine today
13 Boys Chored at other place AM Plowed with 2 teams in root ground & I & J took one Crock of sauce to J Murison's & four Crocks to J Malcolms & brought home Chop PM I & Br C went to Funeral of
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old Widow Pike we did not go to graveyard we went to Markham W. white frost, very fine today
14 Boys plowed in turnip ground I went to JD's PM to help him to Measure some fields PM W. very fine & Cler Jacob Reesor's brought Amos Cressman & wife & I Bauman & wife a little while AM I & Nancy went with them to Br C's they only staid about a half hour at either place
15 Chored, Boys Moved W Reesor's Machine from Shanks to our place asked hands to thresh on Tuesday W. drissly & rainy nearly all day
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John & Adeline. her Cancer is sore yet remarks & sermon on St Mark 1st by Br C Ezra Stauffer was here PM I & Nancy Henry & Anne went awhile to Br C's PM W. fine
Nov 1890
17. Chored all day & rain all day. 18. Chored & M helped to set Machine Threshed all the Oats PM about 6:00 Bas W {illeligible}. Clear through the middle of the day 19. Cleaned load Meat at other place & took it to Cedar Grove before dinner 49 tons @ 95 cents helped move Machine to McCreights PM H helped {illegible} 20 F H helped Mcreights mesh nearly all day. I & Gary went to AB pm W Cold wind, freezing 21 Had bee to fire tie Poles at Hebron Meeting house AMH & A helped. O & F chored at other place. I & Susanne went to Mrs. Rharum PM boys dug some garden & drew some wood. {illeligible} this morning. 22 F & H drove gravel on swamp in 11. Con A. helped to fill. There was a sort of Bee The Council pays half wages W. Firs I & Henry took {illeligible} Am.I & Henry brought it home PM {illeligible} 23 I & {illeligible} & little ones went to Meeting at Wadman's.
Second Page Nov 1890 {illeligible} by young I and {illeligible} Sermon on Pm. John part of 1st C by R P Windeman went to Daust Ramons W. ground White with {illeligible} this morning. Cold & Clear today 24 Fired up things at other {illeligible} AM I went to Unionville & to Markham PM H & P brought load of wood from other bush. PM W. old this morning Milder this evening. snow all gone 25 I and Nancy A & Mary went to Funeral of B inlaw John Hoovers youngest child Elizabeth Sermon by Willoughs our St. Mat part of 5th C went to John's for dinner. M. Cloudy squals of soft snow awhile. A fine me boys went shooting awhile {illeligible} ready for killing hogs tomorrow 26 Killed 8 hogs M. froze hard. Cold this morning. very frigid & clear today 27 I salted meat Boys {fisced} things at other place & took Oats to B & D P & B went shooting to (old hollow) am shot 3 Brown Rabbits & one Partridge B & time was up at B & C on Sunday evening M. Cold clear
Nov Dec 1890
28 H went Threshing for W Reesor B went to work at Br C's by the day other boys Chored I & F cleaned frist 20 bus Wheat at other place AM I took it to Ceder Grove Mills PM W. Cold
29 Boys drew home wood with 2 waggons from other bush a few loads from old bush Nancy & Adeline & Esther cleaned house at other place awhile PM J & Susanna went to Markham PM W. getting milder. thawing a little
Sunday 30 Br N's were here, Boys & girls went to Br S's W. Cloudy a few drops of rain this morning Cleared up high wind today. Colder this evening
Dec 1 B & F worked at Br C's AM I & A went to Markham AM J Boys all went to sale of J McLeans sale A Nancy & girls Cleaned house at other place I took 5 bags Chop to Br S's & got it Chopped PM. W. dry snow all AM Cler Cold PM. roads very good
2 Boys Painted inside Nancy & Esther Cleaned at other house all day I went to Steven's B S S AM W. very Cold, Coldest so far.
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3 Chored all day Nancy Esther F & H went to AB's to help Kill hogs Came home again didnt Kill, too stormy snowed from east all day. Boys went to Ceder Grove PM with sleigh, run well
4 Nancy Esther F & H helped AB's kill hogs W. fine about 8 in snow
5 I & F went to Markham PM sleighing fair boys drew some old Pine from other bush to old bush to boil sugar W. fine mild H got Mare Jenny shod AM
6 F & B went to Toronto on Train other boys Chored. W. Mild
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter's H.B. Adeline & Susanna went to B Diller's this evening. W. pretty Cold N wind. Cler, fair sleighing
8 Boys Chored at other place Br inlaw Peter Came for Benjamin he is going to work for him awhile J brought some Mouldings from D Ramers boys put them on doors & windows in other place. W. fine Cler
9 F helped Br C's Kill hogs J & H Chored at other house put on Mouldings at other house AM H helped B Burkholder's thresh PM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine
Dec 1890
This is Nancy's 51st Birthday
10 F took a Cord of dry wood to Markham with sleigh H helped B Burkholder thresh J got Frank & Doll shod I & A Painted in other house Nancy Esther & Mary Cleaned at house. W. Milder thawing a little but Cloudy
11 H helped B Burkholder finish threshing awhile this morning A took 24 Axles {?} to Markham AM F & Susanna went to Stouffville AM boys drew home few loads hay from other place & A drew few loads wood from other bush Nancy Adeline & Esther finished Cleaning house at other place PM. W. Mild thawing a little snowed here after dark
12 I went to Markham AM A took load wood & F got Horse Charly AM F took load Wood PM, we are getting $4.50 per Cord in trade for Cutter & Harness & Cook Stove J & A Painted at house W. Cold. sleighing pretty fair snow blowed off some in places
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13 F & H took load wood apiece AM H & A Painted awhile PM J took 10 bags Oats to Br S's PM W. fine Cold, Cler
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Esther & Henry remarks & sermon on St Mat 11 C by Br C. JB's were here at dinner. A. Esther & Mary went to Br S's this evening F H Adeline & Susanna went to Peter's Reesor's W. very fine & Cler, thawing in the sun
15 I & F went to Markham for a new Cooking Stove @ $28.00 H got young Mare Bonnie shod set up stove in other house PM. W very fine thawing some, sleighing very thin
16 Chored AM. I & Nancy started about 1/2 past 11 00 AM to go to Saml Brownsberger's our son Flavius got Married to their youngest daughter Fanny they went to Stouffville about 4 PM, a Christian Minister by name Willoughby Married them Herman & AB's daughter went with them W. Cloudy this Morning Cleared at noon Cloudy this evening began to snow after dark snowing at bed time we staid all night, we went in buggy but could have Come home in Cutter
Dec 1890
17 got home before dinner boys Chored Br S's young folks Br C's Thomas & Ketura JD's young folks & AB's Jesse & Martha were here for supper Br S's Isaac was Married yesterday to Preacher Abraham Rittenhouse's daughter Emma yester they came home today & came here this evening. Br N's young folks Could not come. W. fine & mild
18 H & Adeline helped NB's Kill hogs east wind a little stormy
19 J & H drew some wood from other bush AM Chored & H brought Chop home PM W. Cler, Cold Flavius & Fanny are visiting their Uncles every day our young folks all went to AB's this evening with them A took 10 Turkeys to Coakwells @ 9 1/2 cts & 2 Geese @ 6 cts
20 boys Chored. I & Nancy Susanna Esther & Henry went to Markham PM. W. fine Mild sleighing t{illegible}
Sunday 21 H Adeline & Susanna
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went to Meeting at Wideman's with Buggy I & Nancy & little ones went to Benj'n Diller's with sleigh Esther went along as far as Br C's W. Mild Cloudy, a shower PM snow going
22 Boys Painted at other house & deepened Cellar a few inches I went to Br N's to Br S's AM & to M Barkeys PM. W. Cler, mild
23 Boys Finished Painting other house & worked a little at Cellar J & F went to a sale in Markham Village PM. W. pretty Cold wind Squaals of snow this evening I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM
24 Boys finished Cleaning Cellar at other place I & Nancy & Henry swept Meeting house W. pretty Cold
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J. A. & F remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C H & girls went to Br C this evening. W. pretty Cold
Dec 1890
26 Chored AM Boys threshed few Peas PM. W snow from east all day
27 I & Nancy started this Morning went to Br inlaw Peters for dinner he was in bed with lame back. then we went to Joseph Shank's was at supper with Daniels they live with old folks was all night with old folks W. mild a little snowy all day
28 Sunday went to Meeting at Almira remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Jac Wideman went to Christian Wideman's to dinner & to Christian Gayman's to supper they live on John Wideman's Homestead then we staid all night with John's he is not very well, result of Grippe then
29 we went to Abraham Hoover's on the 7th Con to dinner then Came home W. blowed up Cold Saturday night. Cold yesterday Mild & snow today sleighing good here not so good further north
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30 Boys chored AM H & A took 2 loads wood to Markham PM F Fanny & Adeline fixed at house Flavius went to Markham PM. W. snow from east all AM
31 H took load wood to Markham AM Flavius & some of girls Cleaned at other house B Came home last night & went to Wedding at Jonas Ramer's Simon Hoover's son Albert is getting Married to Jonas' second wife's daughter Anne Raymond W. strong wind & some snow from east
Jan 1st 1891 at home all day B. & Flavius' were here had roast Turkeys. W. trees covered with Ice Foggy mild began to rain PM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover & Herman Lehman were here at dinner
2 Flavius & girls Cleaned & Papered at house J H & A went Fox hunting in Pickering got nothing I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. soft AM blowed up Cold PM Joseph Groves & wife brought Samuel Grove & wife from Michigan to dinner
Jan 1891
3 H got Frank & Jennie Shod J got Charly shod J & H went to a sale on 6th Con Pickering PM A got Farmer shod PM Flavius took Fanny home PM W. sharp
Sundy 4 at home Br S's were here H & girls went to U Drudges this evening. W. fine sharp
5 H took Farmer to Burrows AM he has bad blood he took load wood to Markham PM sleighing fine W. fine Milder
6 F went to Souffville {sic} bought second hand Parlor Stove @ $4.00 AM I & Nancy went to Markham got some furniture for Flavius Bureau Bedstead & 6 Chairs H took load wood PM & brought home furniture W. Cler sharp JD's were here this evening
7 Boys put up temporary wood shed at other house AM J & F went to bring home Fanny's Cow from Abraham Burkholders Brownsberger's brought her there
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girls Cleaned house all day W. Cold windy this evening
8 Boys worked at other place I went to Markham AM bought a Clock for Flavius W. sharp AM Milder PM
9 Boys worked at other place & drew home load hay & few loads wood from old bush I took grist Corn to Ceder Grove Mills PM. W. Mild fine & Cler always pretty good sleighing thin
10 Boys Cleaned stables & chored at other place F went to Whitechurch PM I & J & Henry brought some gravel for the hens from 4th Scarboro AM. W. sharp & foggy misty all day
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St {blank space} by young Saml Hoover MN's & Ben Stover & his Mother were here at dinner young Sam Hoover's were here last night W. sharp AM Snow all PM
12 Chored AM F went to Whitechurch with double sleigh PM they are intending to Move tomorrow
Jan 1891
H went to Markham with Thomas PM. W. strong N wind pretty Cold snow blowing
13 Flavius Moved. W. fine, Cold we took his Furniture over he moved into our house on Lot 4, 5th Con Scarboro east & west roads drifted pretty bad
14 J & H threshed 3 bags Peas AM J took them & some barly to Br S's PM H went as far as Flavius's W. Mild some snow strong wind from north PM
15 H & Susanna went to Markham AM H brought Chop home PM then brought Colts Dick & Jess home from other place they & the 2 yearlings have been there all winter W. fine & Cler
16 I went to Markham AM sorted Hens PM W. Coldest so far this winter H & girls & Br C's Thomas went to Menno Burkholder's this evening
17 H helped Flavius cut wood AM he & J drew some 3 sawlogs PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Milder
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Jan 1891
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Sermon on Hebrews part of 11th C by Old S Hoover went to Christian Burkholder's to dinner & to Abraham Burkholders fot supper W. Cler sharp this Morning. Milder tonight
19 J & H drew 3 sawlogs AM brought a shingle log to end of lane at noon H took it to Green Pines PM W. fine Mild I & Br C went to 4th Con Scarboro for more gravel for him PM
20 Killed big hog for Flavius he & Fanny helped W. fine & Cler
21 F & A went to bring B home from Peter's Br inlaw Peter's they took guns along hunted rabbits got one I & Nancy & little ones went to JH Ramer's they were not at home but they Came at 2 PM & then we staid to supper W. Mild & soft snow going. thin places getting bare H helped Br C's Thomas thresh at Bob Reesor's with Br C's Machine. They finish the Job for W Reesor.
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22 Chored Cleaned stables hung up Pork to smoke W. light rain AM turned to snow getting Colder this evening, freezing
23 H went threshing B helped F cut some wood & cut some smoke wood J took 12 bags Oats to Br S's & brought home smoke wood I & Henry went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine, sleighing fair I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy's this evening
24 H went threshing till noon F & A cut stub for shingles & cut Bolts PM J took stub to Green River PM & brought home Chop from Br S's I & Nancy went awhile to AB's PM W. fine
Sunday 25 at home I Moyer's were here H, Adeline Susanna, F & Fanny went to S Lehman's. W. fine
26 Boys threshed 4 bags Peas AM I took them with 6 bags barley to Br S's PM J went with Br C's Thomas to Markham F & H went to buy a Cow at J Barkeys at Mongolia PM did not get her W. snow AM fine PM B helped NB Kill Pigs PM
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Jan 1891
27 H & B brought shingle butt to the house this Morning B Chored AM H took it to Green River & B drew wood for Alexander PM I went around to tell that Samuel Wideman's widow died this morning W. heavy snow AM Cler PM
28 Boys drew home load hay A & H brought home Chop AM they all went to Whitson's sale in Pickering F went with them & Fanny was here all PM. W. fine Mild thawing a little I went to Ceder Grove PM
29 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Widow Wideman at Wideman Meeting house Old & young Sam Hoover officiated --- ---- ---- we went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner Boys cut shingle bolts W. Cloudy foggy AM began to rain from east at 3 PM rained all the way home
30 H & B Cut bolts AM they hitched up Colt Jess PM she went well W. fine & Mild, the rain did not spoil the sleighing
31 H & B cut bolts AM & awhile PM then they cleaned out Ice house
Jan Feb 1891
J & A drew home 2 logs for Ovenwood & took a load bolts to Green River I & Nancy & Ann went awhile to Flavius PM W. mild soft snow & rain this evening
Sunday Feb 1 at home Boys & girls went to JD's W. fine
Candleman day 2 H & B Cut bolts I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron Br. S, M Barkey & Manesse Frets were elected Trustees for the Cemetery Frets was not present, I went to other bush PM. W. fine & Cler AM, Mild east wind this evening, Cloudy PM
3 Boys Cut & drew home 2 loads Ice from Br S's Pond. W. fine AM squaals of snow PM a little rain last night, the snow today made the sleighing pretty fair again a little snow this Morning
4 Boys threshed 4 bags Peas & took them to Br S's AM they could not Cut Ice, too cold Ice frose on saws I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very Cold 5 deg below this morning
5 boys Cut Ice drew 2 loads H Adeline & Esther & Flavius & Fanny AB's Jess Martha & Ben Stover's & Br C's
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Feb 1891
Thomas went to JH Ramer's this evening W. getting Milder, towards evening JH R's were not at home, so they went to Jac Groves
6 Boys Cut Ice Nancy & Susanna & Anne went to Markham AM J brought last load of Ice PM I did not feel well. B helped F bring some Ice for him PM W. fine mild
7 H helped F Pack his Ice I & B cut some logs AM J Drew them he & B & A went to bush PM drew 2 more then snow storm from east stopped them. A & Henry went to Markham AM snowing yet at Bedtime
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J. remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 8th C by Br C AB's were here at noon I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's this evening W. a little snow this Morning very fine PM
9 Chored this Morning Boys went to bush after 9 AM drew 3 logs & I went to Ceder Grove we Cleaned a lot of Oats PM W. driving Mist from east nearly all day rain this evening
Feb 1891
10 H got Frank & Jenny shod AM went to Graham Bro's with AB's Jesse to see Horses PM F & B Cut logs & J Drew. W. fine
11 Boys cuts some logs & J drew AM I & F brought load saw dust from Ceder Grove & B & H drew 2 logs PM. W. fine Cler
12 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br in law Peter's boys drew logs & skinned Cow Queen she was strangled in her stall last night W. fine
13 Boys drew 3 loads hay from Br C's AM we are buying it @ $4.00 per ton they drew logs & Cut bolts PM. W. fine & Cler
14 J Drew 1 load logs boys split bolts AM J took load bolts to Green River & boys split bolts PM. I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's this evening they live in west end of their house W. sharp Cler their son Albert was Married to Elisabeth Rittenhouse daughter of Pre A Rittenhouse they live in the east of the house
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Feb Feb 1891
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones walked to Johnny Reesor's today B.B. Adeline & Susanna went to Isaac Reesor's this evening they live on the west end of Br S's farm he built a new house for them this summer Abram & Esther went to JD's this evening. W. very fine & Cler, thawing
16 B helped F Chore & Cut bolts H & J Drew home logs for wood R Wallace was here at dinner W. Mild Cloudy, thawing began to rain towards evening
17 Boys top threshed load of Oat Sheaves J then hitched up Colt Jess & I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. soft snow AM fine PM Sleighing pretty fair again
18 H & B helped F cut bolts J drew home some pine logs for ovenwood we exchanged about 85 bus Oats with old Abe Burkholder's, they want our's for seed. W. high wind from north flurries of snow
19 Boys all went chasing foxes got nothing. W. fine Cler H took load bolts to green River AM helped Br C Kill Pigs PM
20 Boys threshed few Peas W. snow from east all AM turned to rain this evening
Feb 1891
21 Boys helped F saw bolts AM I & boys went to Jacob Reesor's sale PM he sold Jersey Cattle & Horses W. soft & Cler, thawing, freesing a little this evening
Sunday 22 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's W. sharp & Blustry AM fine PM
23 Boys sawed bolts H took grist Barly & Peas to Br S's AM J took load bolts & brought home Chop PM I & Nancy went to Old Sam Stover's PM & staide awhile this evening he is pretty smart, he drives out a little W. Mild, east wind
24 Boys sawed bolts J took load bolts with sleigh AM brought load with waggon as far as house rain stopped hime, rain till bedtime
25 Boys Chored. H went with Br C's Thomas to put up Bills for Br C's sale on March 11th They all went to Isaac's sale on 9th Con Markham PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Flavius with sleighs this evening sleighing about gone W. rain AM getting Colder PM
26 Boys sawed bolts J took load with Waggon PM. W. Cold this Morning fine today Br C's were here this evening
27 Boys finished sawing bolts AM they all went to Kirtons sale in Whitevale PM W. Blustry, squaals of snow
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Feb Mar 1891
28 Boys threshed Peas AM they sawed some wood in other bush PM F went to Toronto on Cars W. strong N Wind. very Cold this evening Edith Robinson & her little sister Alice came to stay all night
Sunday March 1st at home all day AB's Jesse & Martha were here at dinner & Will Reesor's at supper. W. Clear, Cold Zero this Morning
2 Boys & Flavius Cut 4 fot wood J brought fore quarter beef from Coakwells AM went to B'S'S PM. W. strong east wind all day some snow PM, too Cold to snow much
3 Boys threshed Peas AM Cleaned grist fall wheat at other barn PM Menno Burkholders young folks Elisabeth Nighswander & Jacob Groves two sons were here at supper W. strong east wind all day snow at times heavy this evening
4 Boys threshed Peas AM they all went to D Milnes sale PM W. snow from west this morning Cler awhile very heavy squaals of snow PM
Mar 1891
5 F. H & B sawed wppd AM F & H sawed at F's house PM B & J took 6 bags Chop to Br S's & brought home load Pine PM W. very Cold West wind thin sleighing it is blown off the road in places
6 Boys Cut wood F went to Markham PM brought 8 bus Bonansa Oats from JH Ramer's for me @ $1.00 per bus J drew last bolts out of bush PM I went to Ceder Grove W. fine AM, heavy snow towards evening
7 boys Cut wood AM J took 2 loads bolts A took one PM with F's team which finishes them I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. fine Sleighing pretty fine
Sunday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline, she has pain in her Eye remark by Br C sermon on Acts 3 C by young Saml Hoover nobody here at dinner Henry Brownsberger & Flavius's, NB's & Aunt Lissy & Br S's David & Bertha were here at supper W. strong east wind all day, Mild
9 Boys went to Cut wood, came home before dinner finished threshing Peas PM W. drissly rain from east AM soft snow PM. freesing this evening
10 B helped F cut wood H went to Br C's Thomas's wedding he got Married to Joseph Grove's daughter Adeline I & Nancy Esther Mary & Anne went to Widow D Nighswander's Elisabeth was not at home so we went to JB's left carpet rags at J Kindy's W. very fine thawing Sleighing good fair sleighing {?}
11 Chored & Boys went to Br C's AM to help get things ready for their sale. Br inlaw John Hoover's came to dinner, we all went to sale PM. a great Crowd I bought a lot of things Buggy @ $5.20 spinning Wheel & Reel $3.00 Horse Fork $2.00 Post hole digger 15 cts Cant hook 15 cts Kitchen Table 65 cts wood rack 15 cts side saddle $2.50 W. very fine about the finest day we have had this long time but the sleighing is gone the most of the people came in sleighs but they had hard going home
12 Chored J brought home grist other boys Cut some straw for feed Hitched up Colt Dick we sold him to J Mainland @ $84.00 Cash but we keep him about a week to break him. W. drissly rain all AM Cleared up fine PM
Mar 1891
13 Boys went to Cut wood did not work rained they cut some straw PM hitched Colt this evening W. rain AM rain & soft snow nearly all PM Colder this evening
14 B & A Cut wood F helped PM. J drew a load into sugar bush from other bush PM & one load into woodshed W. squaal of snow. Cold north wind pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 15 at home H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Wideman's went to Enos Hoover's to dinner. M Barkeys were here at supper W. Cler Cold very strong wind through the day Cold
16 Boys Cut wood J returned his road list at Unionville today, he went with Cutter, fair sleighing, strong North wind Cold this evening
17 Boys Cut wood & J drew out some first class for sale we are keeping the second class 4 ft wood for our own use, then B went to Beir's boys sawing Bee PM & other boys & F went to Madills sale W. rain wind from east I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM
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Mar 1891
began to snow from east about dark
18 Boys cut wood I & Nancy Esther Mary & Ann went to Widow D Nighswanders PM. W. fine Am very heavy snow from north not much wind, very mild, quit snowing about dark, fine coming home
19 H & B cut wood AM drew home some straw for bedding from other place PM Menno Stover's were her they got 46 bus seed barly @ 50cts W. very fine I & Nancy & little Anne went to Manasse Fret's this evening, rain east wind
20 Chored, boys hitched up Colt Dick AM H & B went to Pilkeys sawing Bee PM D Mainland took away his Cold PM I & Henry went to Cherrywood PM W. drissly rain awhile this Morning heavy snow till near noon drissly at times PM
21 Chored AM H went to Jesse Reesor's sawing Bee (Samls Jess) he lives in Br S's house we Soaked Sap tubs & Buckets J & B then drove Colt Jess & I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. soft snow & drissle AM Cler PM. drissly after dark, Mild
Sunday 22 at home H & girls went to
Mar 1891
Johnny Ramer's Br C's Ketura was here B Diller's Came this evening W. mild thawing fast sleighing gone
23 Chored Boys cut straw to fill beds AM Cleaned Harness PM H helped F Clean & Oil his W. drissly rain all day
24 Boys cut wood J drew 3 loads from old bush & A Oiled one set of Harness AM he & J drew & piled first Class wood at other bush PM W. fine Cler, Colder this evening
25 Boys Cut wood AM they all went to J Larkins sale PM except A. PM. W. sharp this Morning, thawing today
26 H & F cut wood I & B & J Cleaned 78 Bus barly for J Pike @ 50 cts per Bus AM H went to Manasse Frets's sawing Bee J & F went to Dumonds sale PM F bought Cutting Box @ {blank space} Wheelbarrow @ {blank space} & Scoop shovel @ {blank space} W Cler, sharp east wind A went to MN's for 4 little Pigs PM
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Mar 1891
Good Friday 27 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 15 C by Br C Matty Cook was here for dinner I & Nancy took her to Br S's PM. W. very sharp & strong east wind all day
28 Cleaned about 120 Bus barly Torrance took away 50 bus this morning & Jacob Reesor's 40 Bags tapped trees over 100 sap run very fast H went to John Milroys PM they had few hands sawing wood I went to F to P Hoover's sale PM F bought spring board @ $5.75 W. very fine & Cler, we gathered big tub very near full of sap this evening & Most of trees were tapped aftger dinner
Easter Sunday 29 F & Fanny were here at dinner I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's staid to supper heard that old Saml Stover's son Simeon died today of Inflammation on the lungs W. very fine & mild
Mar 1891 April
Easter Mondy 30 Boiled sap had to do it Boys helped to dig grave Br N's Peter & Jacob & NB helped A Adeline Susanna & Esther went to Markham PM Wl fine & Cler east wind sap running some today very fast yesterday
31 went to Funeral of Simeon Stover at Hebron sermon by Baptist Minister by the name of Shaw Henry Stover & wife were here at dinner W. very sharp & strong east wind AM began to snow fast about noon snowed all PM. thawing at bedtime boys Cleaned some seed barly PM
April 1 H & B helped F cut wood we boiled sap I & J brought load old Pine from other bush to sugar Camp & J brought home Chop, he drew some logs for Jesse Reesor PM W. snow thawing a little sleighing, rained awhile PM
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April 1891
2 Chored AM went to bush about 1100 AM & started fire H & B cut wood PM W. drissly rain AM Cloudy PM, a little drissly towards evening Nancy & Henry went to Ceder Grove PM Christian Stover brought back Mare Bonny that Simeon Stover had bought from us last December his widow has no use for her the snow is nearly all gone roads very bad
3 H & B helped F Cut wood AM F & B went to G Duncan's sawing Bee PM J Nancy & Henry went to Markham I let Job of stumping about 10 acres to G Kelly's man PM I & A boiled sap PM. W. a little drissly AM getting Colder. N wind PM
4 Boys Cut wood J & A brought load old pine to Camp from other place & load sawdust for bedding we Cleaned 30 bus seed barly for P Lewis his man took it away W. very Cold N wind freesing hard
Sundy 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon on St Mat
April 1891
part of 5th C by Br C Matty Cook was here PM Br C held (umfrage) alone. W. Cler, sharp this morning
6 Boys Cut wood I & J & A sowed Wheat field back of barn with Clover & Timothy J too J took grist barly to Br S's after we were done Br inlaw Peters were here today. W. frose very hard this morning J & A drew in few logs at Mill PM
7 I walked to Boxgrove to see Bishop this morning then I & J & B drew in some logs at SM H & F cut wood AM then three boys went to Br C's Thomas's Bee sawing wood PM I & A boiled sap. frose hard last night very fine today, sap running
8 B & A sawed wood H & J drew in logs & brought home load sawdust AM H went to Old Christian Stover's sawing Bee J B & A drew away some lumber PM I & Susanna went to Markham
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April 1891
AM Jacob Kindy's were here at dinner W. frose last night very fine today. roads good
9 drew in logs drew away lumber gathered sap & Boiled till bedtime great run of sap. W. east wind Milder
10 Boys drew in some logs I & A boiled sap all day, it did not run much this PM. A took Butter & Eggs to Coakwell's this evening. W. rain awhile this Morning & again PM. Cleared up this evening, Milder
11 Boys drew in few logs & took away one load lumber rain stopped them I & A boiled sap all day rain awhile AM & nearly all PM sap run a little. Nancy finished 14 qts on stove that we boiled yesterday & 12 qts that we boiled today
Sunday 12 at home all day Esther & Mary went to Flavius' Adeline Susanna & Esther went awhile to NB's this evening. W. Cloudy Mild
13 J F & B took away lumber & put in few logs AM B went dipping for suckers at Kirkhams Caught 12 H is not well I & A boiled sap
April 1891
all day I & Br C went to funeral of Ben White's wife PM at Ceder Grove did not stay for sermon W. fine warm & Clear heard frogs Croaking in bush this evening
14 Boys Cut wood A boiled sap I went to Markham AM Helped A PM. W. very warm AM Cooler PM began to rain from east about 4 PM quit at dusk Br in law Peter Came for Esther she is to work there this summer
15 Chored & Cleaned 46 bus Peas AM Boys cut wood B took grist Pea Oat & barly Chop to Br S's & got it ground & I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. rainy AM Cloudy & drissly PM
16 I & A boiled sap all day boys cut wood, Jess Reesor helped PM for the half day that J drew logs for him. W. very fine & warm
17 H F & B went fishing to Kirkham's W Reesor & Jess Reesor went along they caught 105 got home after dinner
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April 1891
I & J split wood awhile in other bush AM. Chored hung meat in garret boys Made a boiler to boil feed with sheet Iron bottom and wooden sides. W. fine a little rain this evening
18 Boys Cut wood Jess Reesor helped I & J drew in last logs AM A boiled sap I helped PM we finished off in the bush one gallon W. showry AM very warm & Cler PM A Moore brought new Pump for well at house at other place Henry Stover & wife Called PM
Sundy 19 at home Peter Reesor's were here Charley Jones (U Drudges nephew) was here last night & today W. fine & Cler
20 Boys split & piled wood J drew 3 loads wood from other place then boys drew load straw for bedding from other place W. fine
21 H & B plowed sod at other place I & J & A took away lumber boys Caught 13 suckers in Petticoat
April 1891
last night they caught 5 or 6 before W. very fine & Cler, east wind PM
22 Sowed Munny Peas south of bush & early Ramer's Peas east of gate at other place W. very warm & Cler
23 Sowed 4 acres of Oats at other place west of stump fence J & F went to Markham PM I & B took away last of lumber this morning. W. Cloudy. Cooler
24 Killed 6 Pigs AM Sowed Oats east of stump fence PM W. frost this morning cool today B took Pigs to Lewis's farm (late D Milnes) this evening $5.50 per cwt
25 Boys sowed barley south of wheat at other place I went to Ceder Grove AM W. sharp Cold, N. wind, fine & Cler roads very good B & Susanna were at Markham yesterday PM I & A & Henry brought home sap buckets this PM
Sundy 26 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by young Sam Hoover sermon on St Mark 18th C by Br C Br C held (Umfrage) alone went to Br inlaw Peter's for dinner W. Cool, fine & Cler
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April 1891 May
27 Sowed field behind Cider house with barly there was some of it ganged then B & A ganged the rest F came with his team (Charley & Jenny) & drilled it in H harrowed before the seeder with Farmer & 2 year old Mare Jess. W. very fine & warm strong wind got up this evening
28 H harrowed barly & then sowed 6 bus goose Wheat in west end of NW Corner field at other place B sowed about 7 acres Peas by hand in NE Corner field J ganged them in & A harrowed I went to Markham PM W. very strong N wind very Cool
29 Finished NE Corner field with Oats west part H grubbed south of house & east of Orchard with old seeder W. not so Cool
30 sowed field south of house & east of Orchard with Oats & harrowed H grubbed field north of Meeting house I & Nancy & Jake Moyer nearly finished making front garden. Br S's Called awhile PM. & Aunt Lissy Burkholder. W. very fine & warm
May 1 Sowed field north of Meeting house with Oats H finished plowing sod at other place a part east of road
May 1891
& F sowed it with Peas I planted few early Potatoes in garden W. some frost this morning fine today
2 A finished rolling at other place then B rolled some at home PM we planted 4 drills early Potatoes below garden sowed a strip Oats Called (Bonanza) along bush oppposite Br C's house we got 8 bus off JH Ramer they were badly mixed, so we hand picked about 3 qts & will Chop the rest for feed old John Wideman & wife Came to stay all night. W. rather Cloudy at times
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline remarks & sermon appropriate for Celebraton of Lords supper by Br C. Br C was all alone Tilman Reesor's & Menno Burkholder's were here at dinner W. fine shower last night, very fine today
4 B. filled dung A drew with 2 waggons on Mangel ground east part of field east of dam F & H drew dung at other place on hillside field for Mangels
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May 1891
W. very Cold & strong NW wind I went to Ceder Grove AM & to Burrows PM we have a calf that has lumps on its nose
5 B & A finished drawing dung AM they plowed PM F was here spreading dung. W. very Cold strong NW wind hard frost last night, ground frose a little snow on ground this morning
6 B & Adeline went to Stouffville J & A finished Plowing Mangel ground I spread dung AM J & B drew stones off fields A harrowed Mangel ground PM W. strong cold N wind
Ascension day 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts part of 1st C by Br C Matty Cook was here after service I & Nancy took Matty Cook & Aunt Lissy to Meeting at Saml Stovers Br C administered sacrament to them W. very fine & Cler Mild
May 1891
8 B made Mangel drills A rolled ground then rolled Oats I J & F Piled Maple Flooring & Axles at SM. PM. W. very fine & Cler quite warm this evening it is getting very dry, our Creek is not running Ionson was here last night with his horse
9 I & B brought drill from Br S's & 12 lbs Mangel seed from John Milroys he got it in Toronto @ 20 ct per lb B sowed Mangels AM boys Planted 2 bags early Ohio Potatoes at other place PM we bought them off A McCreight @ $1.15 per bag A finished rolling AM he brought home 3 old Waggon wheels from Br S's we got new felloes in them I & Nancy went to Johnny Ramer after supper W. very warm, fine & Cler
Sundy 10 B & girls went to Meeting at Widemans I & Nancy & little ones went too remarks by Jac Wideman Suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's to dinner W. rather
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May 1891
Cloudy, fine slow rain PM did not get wet Coming home
11 J ganged turnip ground B & A drew dung on it with 2 Waggons & one team I went to M Barkeys for Tomatoe plants AM helped women in back garden PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening there is a new storekeeper by the name of Kennedy there now W. fine rain last night Cler today the woods are fine & green
12 I & J helped Scrub Meeting house B & A plowed back garden AM boys drew dung PM. W. fine warm Cler we Cut scrubby trees out of Burying ground at Meeting house & staked it off the old stakes were rotted off.
13 boys drew dung I & Nancy & little ones went to MN's W. fine & Cler
14 boys finished drawing dung W. fine, Cler
15 boys drew dung on feed Corn ground, strip in wheat field behind barn. B plowed & fixed it ready PM & we planted it J & A
May 1891
laid up fence between pasture & Meadow J McGaw & Willie Wales were here at supper we went Ground Hog shooting awhile this evening, got none. W fine & Cler I & Nancy went to Markham AM
16 B got Mary May shod H brought load sand from W Milnes AM H & B brought 2 loads PM J & A fixed fences. W. very Cold & strong N. Wind
Sundy Whit Sundy 17 Isaac Reesor's were here at dinner B & girls were at AB's I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's to supper they were in Vaughn but Came home early W. Cler & Cool a little Cloudy towards evening
Whit Monday 18 I went to Ceder Grove AM when I got home Br inlaw Simeon Hoover's their son Albert & his wife Annie Raymond their daughter Mary & her Man Frank Williamson were here & wanted to go fish so I & J & B went with them to Mouth of Rouge got very few. W. Cool north wind Cler
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May 1891
19 I & J went to Markham for 6 Barrels of lime AM I & A took 700 fet Maple flooring to D Ramer's PM H & B began digging Kitchen foundation at other house F & Fanny Susanna & Mary & Br inlaw Peter Hoover's went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught about 60 fine ones J plowed in turnip ground W,. Cler & Cool
20 B helped F & H finish digging foundation AM he finished spr spreading dung PM I & A spread AM J plowed A helped PM W. a very little rain AM very fine & Cler today, real warm F & H drew stones into foundation PM
21 Finished drawing stones into foundation & finished plowing our turnip ground. W. very warm
22 B helped H finish plowing turnip ground at other place & A helped Kill Flavius' 2 pigs he sold them to Lewis for $15.00 I bought them of W Reesor
May 1891
early in the spring for $6.00 I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM J took grist 12 Bus Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills & brought home barly Chop PM. W. very Cool some rain & hail passed around last night
23 J & A Planted 12 rows hill corn along side of turnip ground AM B rolled turnip ground they planted 8 rows for Flavius at other place & brought home little load of hay I started to go to Ceder Grove this morning met John Weaver & wife & Joseph Schawn from Indiana Preacher Berry & S Connell from Ohio Br S's wife were bringing them to Br C's I turned back & helped bring them then I went to Ceder Grove they all Came here to stay all night W. fine
Sunday 24 I & Nancy took Weavers & Joseph Schawn to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Pre Weaver sermon on St Luke 10C 30 V to end by Pre Berry went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner
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May 1891
I & Nancy & Weaver's got dinner with Widow Barkey then Called at Br inlaw Peter's to supper at Christian Burkholder's Called at old widow Barkeys (Pre Henry's widow) & left Weaver's & Schawn at Johnny Burkholder's. David Burkholder took Berry & Connell to Menno Burkholders W. hard frost last night Tomatoes frozen I forgot to say that Peter B Reesor's took Pre Berry & Connell this Morning & as far as C Burkholder's
25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Pre Beary sermon on St John Parts of 3rd C by Pre Weaver JH Ramer's were here at dinner I & Nancy went to Br N's this evening all them Visitors were there they go to Waterloo tommorrow Br N's go with them, boys Cut & Planted Potatoes W. fine warm & Cler F & H began digging turnip cellar Fanny had not time to go to Meeting this Morning so boys worked too
26 Boys took last Potatoes out of Cellar & finished planting ours at other place W. fine little shower last night very Cool this morning
May 1891
Alf Spraige began Cook house foundation wall stump diggers began work today I went to see Bishop
27 B helped dig turnip Cellar AM I I J & A had a hunt after Cows this morning I Could not find them last night we have had them on the roads this while. I & J tied stakes with wire between pasture & Meadow AM planted potatoes for Flavius & B & J took load sheeting to D Ramer's & brought home grist flour W. a little frost last night fine today turned Cows to pasture very dry weather grass grows slow
28 B helped at turnip Cellar A drew 6 loads dung from home to turnip ground at other place I went to Ceder Grove PM W. a little warmer, fine & Cler
29 Boys worked at turnip Cellar J & A drew dung on strip that we left in field behind Cider house for feed Corn plowed it down & sowed it with Corn AM then they spread dung & plowed the last of Flavius' turnip ground PM W. fine Cler & warm
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May & June 1891
30 Boys nearly finished turnip Cellar I & J took Peas & Oats Chop to SM & piled some lumber AM J went to bring home Esther F & Fanny went to Markham PM W. dry & warm
Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space} by Br C Esther was here all day B took her home this evening W. fine warm
June 1 Boys tended Spragge with stones at turnip Cellar & H brought 16 Brls lime from Markham PM B & A washed sheep PM W. rain shower went around PM few drops here very warm & sultry
2 Boys tended Mason & dug at last Corner of Cellar J & A planted last of feed Corn in root field AM we drew home a ton of hay that we bought off Br C's Thomas @ $7.00 part Clover. I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine shower of rain & some thunder early this Morning. Cool & Cloudy today
3 H & B drew 2 loads sand AM I & J & B built an arch in smokehouse
June 1891
to boil feed A got mare Bonnie shod PM. W. Cloudy, drissly rain at times I went to Stevens B.S. AM
4 Put rings in 7 pigs noses & turned them into old orchard Cleaned out Pig pen AM B went to Make Mortar for Alf Spragge for turnip Cellar I went to Steven's B.S.S W. a little drissly, fine today rather cool
5 I went to see Bishop A brought last of dressed lumber AM we Pulled weeds out of 3 acres fall Wheat east of dam & scuffled Mangel drills. they have not Come yet it was too dry. W. fine Cler
6 B sheared sheep A tended Spragge AM we finished scuffling Mangels & scuffled early Potatoes below garden & Pulled nearly all weeds out of Wheat behind barn PM W. fine Cler, Cool
Sunday 7 at home all day Flavius' were here PM. W. fine Cler Cool
8 J took 5 bags Oats to Br S's & brought a little lumber from D Ramer's that was dressed & brought home Chop AM I & J & A drew home some heavy
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June 1891
timber from SM to other place PM I went to Ceder Grove Mills for some Graham flour this Morning. W warm fine & Cler
9 J & A fixed north fence AM I took old Buggy (that I bought at Br C's sale) to Whitevale to get Wheels fixed & J went to Unionville for his road list PM. I went to Whaleys to see Bishop after supper. W. very warm & dry
10 J & A went to Johnny Ramer's AM for a Cedar log for stringer for bridge at our Corner on Scarboro Townline Chored PM W. very warm and a little rain PM
11 J A & Henry went fishing to dead water of Rouge Caught only 2. W. fine rain this morning good heavy shower PM some thunder, Sir John A McDonald was buried this PM he Died on Saturday evening 6th inst {?}
12 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Jacob Barkey (Joseph's son) Baptist man Preached young Saml Hoover helped a little went to Br inlaw Peter's Boys Made a stone wall along end of Kitchen PM B tended Mason AM he finished Cellar at noon
June 1891
W very fine & Cool
13 I & Henry brought home old Buggy & left the other one to have box lowered Boys trimmed some apple trees AM we fixed bridge at creek on townline PM. W. fine & warm
Sunday 14 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Cober's I & Nancy & little ones went to M Barkeys PM. W. very warm & Cler
15 worked on roads drawing gravel with one team J is Pathmaster B & A helped Flavius fight fire in Pasture at other place Am they trimmed some rubbish out of the stumpers way they had to work awhile yesterday PM B took 500 ft 1 1/2 wide flooring to D Ramer's for JB PM W. very warm looks like rain
16 drew gravel on Pickering townline 2 teams PM B trimmed apple trees part of the time Br N's Albert & his wife brought Abram & Naomi Rittenhouse to dinner W. very warm & sultry I brought Buggy home from Whitevale PM heavy rain & thunder shower about 6 PM rained very heavy & a good long while
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June 1891
17 boys turnpiked on 11th H went to Markham AM W. Cloudy & Cooler fine steady rain Came on about 5 PM rained fully an hour, ground is well soaked
18 I & J fixed fence at bush at other place B & A drew wood from other bush AM. J & A took grist Wheat about 15 bus to Ceder Grove Mills PM B went to Bee shingling shed at 11th Con Meeting house W. Cool Cloudy a little drissle at noon our creek running again
19 boys trimmed some trees AM they all & F & H went fishing to Kirkham's PM with net, Caught fine Eel & few dozen other fish, Henry went fishing at Br S's AM he Caught Eel that measured 32 1/2 in below tumbling dam W. Cloudy Cool
20 Boys trimmed trees & spudded Thistles in Barley I & Nancy went to Markham AM heard that Br inlaw Peter was very sick then we went about 5 PM to stay all night Peter was some better he has Grippe & Bronchitis W. fine AM pretty warm PM
Sunday 21 we went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by Jac Wideman
June 1891
we went to br inlaw Sam Hoover's to dinner W. Cloudy & foggy this AM fine & Cler PM
22 B & A plowed in turnip ground J scuffled Mangels they are Coming now I filled gravel 2 hours at Scarboro road work PM F & H worked too W. very warm & sultry slight showers PM
23 B & A finished turnip ground B began making drills PM I & Nancy went to D Ramers PM W. strong North wind. Cool I went to M Barkeys for plants this morning
24 finished making drills & sowed turnips W. very warm & sultry
25 B got Mare Maggie shod & A Sowed turnips at other place & I walked to SM & got some boards ripped AM B & A hoed Potatoes at other place & J took 4 bags barly & got it Chopped PM W. very very warm I & J made 2 gates today
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June 1891
26 Boys finished hoeing Potatoes W. very warm today Cooler this evening I went to Fred K Reesor's this evening
27 A & Henry scuffled Potatoes at other place B trimmed apple trees I & J hoed Hill Corn PM W. fine & Cool Cler
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St John part of 1st C by Br C (he was all alone today) Saml Smith & wife (from Vaughan) Br inlaw S B Lehman Br inlaw Enos Hoover's & Ethleen Stover & Our Esther Came with them Christian Burkholder's son & Daughter & Levi Hamer David Burkholder Benj'n Hoover & family & Ezra Stouffer were here at dinner & some of them staid to supper. W. very fine & Cler
29 B harrowed down Mangel drills they are not doing well A & J hoed feed Corn & topped thistles I went to green River AM W. fine & warm looks a little like rain this evening
30 B & A Plowed down Mangel drills J went to Markham AM B went to Dimmer's raising.
June July 1891
& J Plowed PM W. pretty warm I Painted Summer Kitchen floor PM
July 1st Chored AM Cut straw for beds & Put in Post to hang gate beside ashouse to go into old Orchard & boys brought load ovenwood from other bush PM W. rain early this morning & till about 10 or 11 AM soaking steady rain Cloudy PM
2 B & H drew 2 loads shingles from P Hoover's Mill B brought another PM I & J & A Picked & Carried some lumber for Carpenter Hague he is working at Summer Kitchen at F's J took 4 bags Chop to Br S's AM A harrowed ground where Mangels were & began to roll PM W. prety warm, fine heavy rain after dark Br inlaw Peter's were here today
3 B & A helped Hague at Kitchen between Showers I & J went to SM AM got some lumber ripped W. some rain last night fine long shower this Morning till after 9 Oc very strong south east wind & squaals of rain PM. J took Butter to Lewis's
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July 1891
this evening we & Flavius take it every friday to Lewis's farm he paid 17 cts today
4 Boys helped Hague I went to Markham AM. W. very Cool strong North wind some Shower's PM
Sunday 5 at home AB's were here H & girls went to Meeting at Widemans W. very Cool, slight squaal PM
6 Boys helped Hague
7 Boys helped Thomas put up his rack lifter AM went fishing to Kingston road PM Caught fewW/ rainy AM. shower this evening
8 Boys Mowed 4 Acres at other place with Machine we intend to get the hay off so the stumpers Can pull the stumps they are nearly done in the pasture I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to SB Lehman's with wool W. very Cool this Morning, fine today Had supper at Br inlaw Peters
July 1891
B & A laid floor AM at new Kitchen Hague was not there B Made drills & A sowed grey stone turnips PM J laid floor PM. W. fine Cler & warm
10 Finished turnips this morning boys pulled Tares out of spring wheat raked & Cocked hay PM, I went to Markham PM W. very fine & warm Cler
11 drew in hay load AM J took some boards to D Ramer's to get dressed PM B & F went to J Ferguson's barn raising PM W. warm & Cler
Sundy 12 at home JD's & Menno Reesor's & Aunt Lissy were here W. very warm & cler H went to Almira lat evening with Br S's David & Bertha Br N's Jacob was here PM
13 J mowed at other place got done AM then Mowed in Meadow NW Corner PM gaurd {sic} broke this evening B & A Mowed fence Corner's PM
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July 1891
F H B & A Mowed fence at other place AM so the stumpers Can pull stumps where the Clover was W. very warm
14 B started at daylight to Unionville for gaurd for Mower got home before dinner Chored PM W. rainy all day fine soaking rain J got Frank Shod & B took 4 bags barly to Br S's PM
15 Boys finished Mowing Meadow & swale Henry scuffled rest of turnips PM I & A & Henry fixed gate north of Meeting shed this morning W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening
16 raked & Cocked Knoll & south half of Meadow west of Creek W. fine Cool
17 drew in all hay out of Meadow loads very very light Crop F & H helped AM. W. very warm & Cler
18 J raked big Meadow B & A hoed turnip I went to Whitevale bought 100 lbs Bindery Twine @ 11 1/2 cts per lb AM drew in load rakings & load out of young Orchard PM W. fine AM slight shower PM
July 1891
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's Old Sam Hoover & Elias Weber officiated Abraham Shark was Baptised by Weber we went to Cousin Saml Burkholder's W. very Cool this Morning warm
20 Hoed turnips A went to Unionville for Pinion for binder AM J Cut Orchard at other place with Mower W. fine Cool this evening I went to Ceder Grove PM
21 Boys A hoed last of turnips got done about 4 PM B & Henry hoed Corn then Cut roads around Wheat A{illegible} went to Ceder Grove W. fine
22 Cut golden drop Wheat about 4 acres next bush behind barn I went to Ceder Grove PM H Barkeys were here at supper. W. fine warm Boys Cut part of thistles in new fallow at other place after supper
23 Boys helped F & H lever cellar dirt at turnip Cellar W. looks like rain
24 boys helped level dirt AM Cut & shocked wheat east of dam
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July 1891
Standard wheat PM W. fine shower & some thunder last night very warm today, Cooler at bedtime
25 J Cut Standard wheat at other place B & A finished burning apple brush in old Orchard AM cut standard Wheat behind barn PM W. fine & Cool north wind all day I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this evening Cool tonight
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting except Susanna & Anne, remarks & sermon on St John part of 3rd C by Br C MN's JB's & Saml Ramer's (Br S's Enos & Our Esther were here at dinner. Joseph Barkeys widow too) Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here at supper he was at AB's to dinner Esther Came with him W. very fine & Cler, Cool this morning
27 Boys Made a stone bridge back of Old barn AM Cut east half of barly back of Cider house PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. fine & Cool
28 B brought new Cooking stove from McGaws I bought it yesterday $25.00
July 1891
J & A brought load Hay from other place out of little Hay barn F wants to Move it. AM J began to Cut barly PM rain stopping him W. fine shower's PM JB was here at dinner. McGaw's two little girls Came with B to stay few days
29 B went to Corner of Scarboro & Pickering townline with team to help Old Barnes on his Machine for Grading road Barnes didnt Come then Boys all thinned Greystone turnips F & H helped awhile PM I went to Stevens B S PM. W warm showering PM
30 B helped Old Barnes AM I went to Markham PM McGaw's girls went home with me had Bee to take down hay barn & raise driving house at Flavius Boys tried last evening to move hay barn with 4 teams sill broke had to leave it W. warm shower
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July 1891 Aug
this morning strong wind PM Cool this evening
31 B helped Carpenters at driving house J finished Cutting barley A shocked it then they hoed turnips stumpers were here at supper I Paid them $205.00 for 490 stump W. fine Cool. Cler
August 1 B & A mowed fence Corners I went to Ceder Grove AM J took Binder to other place after dinner to Cut barly began to rain about 10 O slow dribbling rain all PM
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & little ones went to U Drudges they were not at home. went to Johnny Ramer's were not at home, then went to Menno Reesor's they were at home staid to dinner then went to Isaac Reesor's to supper W. very fine Cler
3 J Cut barley at other place AM H shocked it nearly all then he went to barn raising in Scarboro south
Aug 1891
of School house on old Johnny Peter's place PM F helped us all day with team drawing in all fall Wheat 14 loads & 3 loads barly. W. very fine
4 A & Henry raked Wheat stubble had Thomas's rake. AM F & H helped draw in all barly & Wheat rakings PM W. fine
5 Boys Mowed fence Comes at Thomas AM Mark fence along feed Corn behind barn so we Can put hogs into Wheat stubble PM W. very warm C Lewis a Toronto Man J Noble were here at dinner today
6 Boys all hoed Thistles out of Potatoes at other place AM drew home hay from Thomas' fence Corners fair load PM W. Parching hot August Weather Adeline Susanna & Flavius Fanny went to Brownsbergers today. they stopped at Stouffville to see the Market it is held every Thursday and is a success
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Aug 1891
7 Boys Pulled Peas west of road at other place with scythes & drew in barly PM I & Nancy took things to Lewis's Butter 17 per lb Eggs 16 cts per Doz Chickens 40 per pr W. warm Parching getting dry
8 J & B hoed turnips second time A & Susanna went to Markham AM B & A helped Thomas draw in barly & J brought Buggy home from B S S he took it yesterday to get Tires set PM. W. very Close & sultry slight shower at daybreak another this eening at bedtime Thunder showers went around several times today
Sundy 9 Albert Reesor's brought Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife & 3 little boys to dinner Br N's were here too, I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's PM. W. fine rain this Morning showery through the day very heavy rain this evening we did not get home from NB's till about sunset
10 Boys ganged in barly stubble J cut piece Oats est of stump fence at other place PM. B & Henry finished hoeing turnip PM I went to Steven's B S AM & to SM PM W. Cler, very warm.
Aug 1891
11 J & Henry finished ganging barly stubble & harrowed some of it other boys began Pulling Munny Peas they are a little too green so they went & Pulled them east of road at other place W. very very warm, heavy thunder shower went over the lake this evening
12 Boys drew in Peas west of road at other place AM J Cut last of Oats west of stump fence at other place PM I B & A Pulled Peas with rake in NE Corner field PM H Came & worked in my place before supper W. very fine & Cool
13 Boys finished Pulling Peas at home & drew in east of road at other place & brought home a load of Oats I went to Ceder Grove AM. Asked hands to thresh tommorrow & went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Cler
14 W Reesor threshed till early supper time all Fall Wheat & Barley very good yield Wheat about {blank space} per acre
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Aug 1891
Barly about 40 Bus per acre small load of Oats 360 sheaves 49 Bus W. fine AM Cloudy a little drissly PM
15 Boys finished Pulling Munny Peas with scythes . W. pretty warm B Moved Steamer to S Pe{illegbile} after supper
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C Jac Widemans spoke on St Mark 7 C went to Menno Stover's to dinner & to Joseph Grove's to supper W. fine
17 Drew in Munny Peas 7 loads then drew 5 loads out of NE Corner field till evening F & H helped with team. W. fine warm
18 Finished drawing Peas 10 loads till supper then J began Cutting Oats west part of NE Corner filed W. very warm & Cler I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove Am I went again PM
19 J Finished NE Field & Cut nearly all field back of Orchard I went to Whitevale AM W. Cler sun very warm
Aug 1891
20 J Finished field back of Orchard then Cut below house & east of Orchard Saml Brownsberger & daughter Elisabeth were here at noon. W. very warm shower went round west towards evening B helped McCreights thresh till 4 PM
21 Boys Cleaned some seed Wheat & I went to JD's AM J Cut Oats Boys shocked PM I went to Ceder Grove & to Burrow's PM I & Susanna took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. very warm & sultry AM rain this morning & last night Cler PM Cool this evening
22 J finished Cutting Oats below garden AM Boys shocked very heavy crop. J Cut spring Wheat at other place & boys shocked it Asked hands to thresh Peas on Monday Morning. W Reesor brought his Machine this evening W. fine
Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 18 C by R'd J Mensch
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Aug 1891
from Pennsylvania. Umfrage Pre J Mensch & wife his Brother & his wife Johnny Ramer's David Burkholder old Christian Wideman & his wife were here to dinner Esther Came last evening B took her home this evening W. rainy & drissly all day
24 threshed awhile. W. drissly all morning began to thresh about 10 Oc Engine broke soon after dinnner they took it to Markham, weather Cleared up PM boys dug Post holes at other place PM we intend to Move gate east to make the lane square
25 J & A began plowing in barly stubble B helped Thomas thresh J helped awhile this evening I plowed in his place I went to Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler
26 B & A plowed AM J cut Oats in swale along creek in field back of Orchard W. Reesor brought his steamer & started it Cleaned up floor then we helped him move Machine to B Burkholders
Aug 1891
I took Susanna to old A Burkholders for Liver Cure then I went to Markham AM. W. warm & sultry PM
27 J & A Plowed AM drew in Oats 5 loads at other place PM B helped B Burkholder thresh I took Susanna to old AB's this AM W. fine, very warm I got Mare Mag shod PM
28 B helped B Burkholder thresh nearly all day A & J Plowed I plowed part of the time I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's this evening W. warm AM strong N wind PM blowed up Cold this evening heavy shower last night
29 B helped Johnny Reesor thresh F & H helped Pilkey J & A Plowed AM I & A drew in one load of Oats PM they were not very dry so we quit & A plowed again W. fine
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & little ones went to U Drudges they were not at home Called at Br S's old folks were not at home so we Came home again B & girls went to Br S's PM . W. fine Cool Cler
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Aug 1891 Aug Sept
31 Drew in 5 loads Oats F helped H helped JD's thresh W began to rain about 10 AM, did not rain much B & A Plowed in Pea stubble south of bush I took 4 1/2 B barly to Br S's PM
September 1 B & A plowed AM drew in 11 loads Oats out of field back of Orchard PM W. fine I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM
2 Boys Plowed awhile AM then went to other place & drew in spring Wheat 3 loads then drew in 10 loads Oats out of field below house, 1 out of field back of Orchard I went to Green River this morning W. very foggy & Misty this Morning Cleared up about 9 AM warm today
3 Finished Drawing Oats 4 loads AM Finishes our harvest except oat rakings AM B & A Plowed PM. W. Clear very warm
4 B & A Rolled & harrowed barly stubble field J raked oat stubble W. very warm & Cler brought in 1 load oat rakings.
5 J sowed barley stubble with Golden drop Wheat B & A brought in last of Oat rakings & drew dung on Pea Stubble south of bush W. cloudy drissly nearly all PM
Sept 1891
Nancy & Susanna went to Markham PM
Sundy 6 I & Nancy went to AB's AB's young folks were here W. Cler
7 B & A drew dung on Pea stubble & J harrowed it in then sowed it with golden drop Wheat I went to Markham PM to get wire to make lane fence at other place W. fine Cool this evening
8 B & H helped thresh for Betsy Milroy I & J drew a log to SM AM J A & Henry began shingling old Cookhouse at east end of house where my Mother used to Cook W. fine Cool John G Reesors widow was here at dinner she lives in Cayuga
9 B & F helped Betsy thresh awhile AM then B helped Thomas pull Peas H helped him all day A went to Markham AM J helped F make wire fence along new lane at other place I took Susanna to Old Abe Burkholder's she has taken a Course of Liver Cure now W. fine
10 J & B began fall plowing in Wheat stubble in root field AM I helped F make wire fence A took Fruit to Locust Hill
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Sept 1891
Station we & Br C's Thomas are sending Plums Pears & Apples to Commission Merchants McWilliam & Everist we got 30 cts for Apples & 40 ct for Pears for Basket Containing a little more than a Peck, less Commission & Freight, then A helped Thomas Pull Peas with Horse Rake W. fine Cler B got Frank shod PM
11 Boys plowed AM B F & H helped Thomas thresh Peas PM. W. Reesor set his steamer in field & threshed them off the Waggon. W. fine warm Cler
12 Boys finished plowing Wheat stubble in root field I went to Jac Reesors this Morning A went to Dr Robinson PM he has Asthma I & B Cleaned a lot of seed Wheat PM we are selling a good deal at October prices W. very warm & Cler heavy thunder shower after dark
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's Old Saml Hoover & Elias Weber officiated. Elias held sacrament to such as were willing to partake of it we went to
Sept 1891
JH Ramers after service Br S's young folks were here PM with 4 young men from the Twenty 2 by the name of Rittenhouse & 2 by the name of Hansberger W. fine rain last night Cloudy this morning very fine & warm today Cool this evening
14 W Reesor threshed at Flavius's about 88 bus barly, 55 bus Wild Goose 65 fall Wheat 90 Peas & 175 Oats W. fine & Cool Cler
15 B & J ganged back of garden B helped Br S's thresh & A ganged PM I & M Barkey cut rubbish out of graveyard at Hebron AM I helped F work at lane fence PM W. drissly rain AM awhile AM Cler PM
16 H & B helped Br S's thresh AM B helped JD's PM & H helped Isaac Reesor's PM A helped F dig Potatoes J & Henry Finished ganging back of garden AM they helped dig Potatoes PM W. very fine & warm
17 H helped Isaac thresh AM B & A drew home wood from other bush AM J & F went to Toronto with 23 bags Potatoes @ 45 cts per bag J McGaw & family were here for Elderberries PM
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Sept 1896
B & A went with him shooting awhile shot nothing. W. very very warm & Cler
18 B & A Plowed J helped F at fence W. very very warm, fine thunder shower about 4 PM did not rain very much
19 J & A Plowed I helped F at fence AM B & Br S's David started to the Twenty settlement this Morning W. not quite so warm
20 Sundy 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & suitable sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C he was alone today, nearly all present partook of it the Meeting house was well filled old John Wideman & wife Abraham Smith & family Joseph Koch & family Br inlaw Peter & Esher & Leonard were here at dinner & Henry Boyer & family & Aunt Lissy Burkholder were here at supper W. pretty warm
21 A made about 30 gals Cider at Ramer's Mill near Dixon's hill J Plowed W. very very warm
22 J & A Plowed I & Nancy boiled sauce I went to Ceder Grove PM W. very very warm, like august
23 I & A Plowed J & Susanna went to Markham AM J & A Plowed PM W. very very warm
Sept 1891 Oct
B Came home this evening
24 I & Nancy Br C & Beccy & Aunt Lissy Burkholder started for Waterloo got there took 11.16 train for Toronto took 100 train for Berlin arrived at 3.33. where Menno Shants met us & took us home, we spent nine day very pleasantly visiting among the friends the weather was very warm until the 29th it blowed up fine & Cool for a few days
Oct 2 arrived safe home this evening found family all well went to Br C's (I & Nancy did) after supper they sent for us Christian Hostetter & his daughter both from Pennsylvania were there Chatted awhile W. very warm again
3 boys helped F fill foundation for Pig pen with small stones W. very very warm H went to Work at Br inlaw Peter's in Enos's place on Tuesday evening last
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Oct 1891
Enos's went to the Twenty
Sunday 4 at home W Reesor & family were here PM. W. very warm
5 B & A plowed below garden & east of Orchard I & J helped F cut & draw sawlogs with trucks W. very fine rain last night Cool today
6 B & A Plowed AM B cut feed Corn in root field & I plowed PM J helped F Enos brought home H PM W. fine Cool Adeline & Mary went to Markham PM Mare Mag got off the road & broke Buggy shaft they had to borrow a Buggy to Come home, the Mare is blind, nobody was hurt
7 I took Susanna to Old A Burkholder & went to Whitevale got Farmer shod AM J Plowed B helped Br N's Albert thresh AM I & Nancy went with Br C's to take Henry Eby & wife Andrew Nissly & wife & Widow Reist from Pennsylvania to Isaac Moyer's then to JD's to supper & left them at Br C's to stay all night W. Cloudy drissly rain AM steady rain from east all PM boys Cleaned barly PM
Oct 1891
8 I & Nancy helped Br C's to take visitors to Br S's then Br N took two of them I & Nancy took the rest to Markham station they are going to Waterloo J plowed A tended Sprague at foundation for Pig pen at other place B took 67 bus barly to F mans bay @ 48 cts PM. W. Cool & beautiful Cler H helped Alberts finish threshing AM
9 Boys went to Markham some of them rode with Henry there he brought home 2 barrels lime I & Henry took butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM. W. very fine & Cler
10 H & B helped JD's thresh A tended Sprague J helped F draw stones I took 3 bags Peas to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine White frost last night, nothing frose yet so far this fall
Sunday 11 I & Nancy & little ones went to Albert Reesor's W. Cool Cler
12 Cleaned load Barly B took it
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Oct 1891
to Locust Hill PM 65 bus @ 48 cts A Plowed I took grist Wheat 12 Bus to Ceder Grove Mills W. Cler very sharp east wind
13 A Plowed we cleaned another load Barly B took it PM didnt get unloaded Engine Broke left bags. W. very fine & Cler sharp east wind Killed Pig this morning I & Nancy Pulled Beans PM
14 B & A plowed AM B plowed A Picked grapes & I brought grist home PM J helped F & H take in Mangels at other place W. fine AM east wind began to rain from east at 4 PM Cleared up after dark, didnt rain much
15 H & B helped NB thresh F went to Alf Spragues stone Bee he is building a house for himself he bought a lot off Jonas Ramer he had a sale of lots off his front I & J Plowed AM A picked grapes A drew in Mangels with Cart PM, I plowed awhile & J Picked grapes Lorinda Snelgrove was here at noon W. fine Cler
16 H & B helped NB thresh AM I & A Plowed AM J Plowed awhile we Killed 4 Pigs PM E Lewis takes them @ $5.75 per Cwt
Oct 1891
Br inlaw Peter brought home Esther to stay. Ann Shirk was here at dinner W. Cler, sharp wind A took Pigs & Butter to Lewis's after supper
17 J & Henry Plowed by turns. B & Adeline went to Markham AM A got Farmer shod AM F picked apples AM I & A & B helped PM W. fine Cler White frost last night
Sunday 18 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy she has swelled face remarks & sermon on St Mat 11th C by Br C. Matty Cook was here at dinner W. fine AM Cloudy PM, Mild
19 Picked winter apples, fine crop F helped J Plowed. W. fine began to rain from east about 4 PM
20 I & Nancy Went to JB's AM he has been sick, is on the mend J Made about 3 Barrels Cider AM we boiled PM J Plowed all day A plowed awhile PM B & A went shooting AM got nothing W. cool, drissly rain PM
21 I & Nancy boiled sauce all day B plowed J took 6 bags Peas to Br S's & brought load
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Oct 1891
wood AM then plowed PM H & A picked winter apples, W. Cler, rather Cool PM
22 J finished plowing field north of Orchard AM B helped Pilkey Kill hogs awhile AM helped Johnny Reesor thresh PM I & A & J helped F Kill 3 Pigs PM Nancy helped too Ann Shirk Came again to stay all night W. Cool AM blowed up Cold PM
23 B helped Johnny Reesor finish threshing AM J & B dug few Potatoes & brought 2 loads pine roots for steamer A was at other place H is not very well he went to D Browns sale PM Nancy went to AB's with Ann Shirk, W. very Cold this Morning ground frose very fine PM
24 drew home wood from other bush I & J drew 500 bricks from 11th Con to other place (they was left after the Church was built) we intend to brick a Cistern. boys all went to B White's sale PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cold AM fine PM ________________________________________________________ Sunday 25 H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Altona Br C is all alone now the other Preachers & both Deacons are seceded from the old faith & hold Meetings _______________________________________________________
Oct 1891
by themselves Br C Preaches every 4 weeks at Hebron, Altona, Widemans & Almira. A Esther & Mary went to JD's I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Thomas's to dinner Ann Shirk was here & went with us W. fine & Cler, Cool
26 I & J asked hands to thresh tommorrow he went with road Cart & then went to Markham B & A Pulled turnip AM. A drew in one load. J helped Milroys thresh PM I & B & A Cleaned up barn PM. W. fine & mild
27 W Reesor threshed for us with steamer about 110 Bu Peas & {blank space} Oats. W. very strong & cold NW wind this is the 34th anniversary of our Wedding
28 Finished threshing about {blank space} Oats AM boys pulled turnips PM Delus Reesor helped I & J took 4 bags Oats to Br S's & got them chopped W. fine & mild
29 Boys Pulled & drew in 9 loads turnips I & J took Horse Power to Degeer at Ceder Grove to get part of wood work renewed
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Oct 1891 Nov
J went to Barton's sale near Green River Br inlaw Peter's & Motherinlaw were here W. very fine & Cler
30 B Pulled turnips Henry drew 14 loads with Cart A drew {blank space} loads with Waggon he drew in 4 loads feed Corn PM J helped W. very fine Cler & warm
31 drew in 6 loads turnip with 2 waggons H helped with F's team) rain stopped us, chored. then I & B drew 2 loads of lumber from Mill to F's & H went to Markham for 2 barrels of lime Nancy & Adeline went with him W.. Mild Cleared up PM, didnt rain much
Nov 1 Sunday I & Nancy & little ones went to Flavius's. W. sharp Cold wind, Cler
2 Pulled & drew in turnips. W. frose too hard to pull this morning Cold all day
3 Pulled & drew in turnip W. milder J went to Markham PM I went with him as far as Ceder Grove W. fine & Cler. E Lewis Came to stay all night. Peddler H Myer was here last night. Henry went to school again today he has been drawing in turnip with the Cart nearly every day
Nov 1891
4 Pulled & drew turnip. W. fine.
5 I & B took another piece of timber to Ceder Grove to Degeer for the Horse Power he has to put inall new timber H Made about 90 gals Cider Am Pulled last of turnips & drew 6 loads to other barn PM W. a very little rain last night very fine today
6 Boys took in Flavius Potatoes AM A drew one load turnip to other barn this morning then I sold the last of them about 3 or 4 loads to John Steven's @ 3 cts per bush they are Greystones Boys brought home one load of potatoes PM I & Nancy boiled sauce J & Susanna went to Markham & J went to Unionville to pay taxes. J & B took in last of feed Corn & B brought home Pea Chop PM. W. very very fine & Cler
7 Boys brought home our Potatoes 82 bags I & Nancy boiled sauce I took 62 lbs to J Malcom @ 5 cts per lb Am J Stevens drew his turnip today 105 Bus W. very fine
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Nov 1891
Sunday 8 at home all day W. fine Cloudy this morning
9 Killed Pig & Picked load Cider apples AM J plowed in turnip ground B began building wall for outside Cellar door at other place I went to see Bishop PM. W. very very fine & Cler
10 J Plowed in turnip ground awhile AM he brought some Planks from FK Reesor's for Culvert north of Meeting house on Pickering Townline then Plowed awhile B plowed too W. shower AM some more PM.
11 I & B brought 2 Ceder logs from JD's AM I & B & J put in Culvert PM A & Henry plowed W. fine
Thanksgiving day 12 All went to Meeting except H he staid at Flavius remarks & sermon on St Mat 6 C 16 V to end of C by Br C I & Nancy went awhile to Flavius PM. W. fine rather Cool
13 B went to W Reesor's ploughing Bee (he has rented Jackson farm late F J Reesor's H went too PM. J Plowed I made Morter for F he is building Butments for stoop W. fine rather Cool. Yake, Clock Cleaner was here over night
Nov 1891
14 Boys plowed in turnip ground I & J brought some lumber from SM to other place this morning. Henry finished turnip ground & J started in sod PM H & B brought in apples & put some of them in Cellar PM I pitted some Russets & Millers Keepers PM then I walked to Ceder Grove W. frose prety hard last night fine today
Sunday 15 Alll went to Meeting at Hebron except Nancy Flavius came for her last evening, remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C by Br C (umfrage for the selection of one Preacher & two Deacon's David Stover & Elisabeth Rammers were here at dinner I & Anne went to Flavius's PM to see their little girl Born this morning brought Nancy home. W. Cool. Cler
16 I & Nancy went to Flavius AM J & A plowed sod B & H helped McCreight to thresh W. Cloudy showry AM, rain all PM
17 Cleaned 20 bags Wheat AM J took it to Spink Mills @ 93 cts PM B & H helped McCreight finish threshing W. drissly AM very high wind & squaals of snow PM Cold & ground White this evening
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Nov 1891
18 B helped JD's thresh J & A Cleaned out Hen house & drew in some stones I & Nancy went to Flavius AM & to Whitevale PM W. very Cold this morning ground white with snow
19 Boys finished paving hen house with stones then Covered it with earth & began plowing & scraping a ditch east of dam to turn overflowing water into Creek. I walked to Whitevale PM to order a heavy Chain with B Elison & a heavy sett of Harness with A. Armstrong W. Milder pretty windy PM getting soft
20 Boys worked at ditch at dam awhile AM J plowed in sod A helped awhile AM then B & A helped H level dirt that Came out of turnip Cellar PM F nearly finished walls at Cellar door I & Susanna took Butter to Lewis's he is paying 22 cts this good while W. fine, Mild, Cloudy I went to FK Reesor's this Morning to tell him that we built the Culvert
21 J helped level dirt AM I B A & Henry Picked load of Cider apples. began to rain soon after dinner rained till night
Nov 1891
Sunday 22 at home all day AB's were here. W., Cloudy this morning drissly AM steady rain PM. very mild
23 Chored. J went to Markham & B got Mare Bonnie shod PM W. rain nearly all day, Mild
24 I went to Whitevale & J took 50 bus Cider Apples to Ceder Grove Cider Mill @ 10 cts per bus AM we all went to a raising of old Hay barn PM at other place PM we have one of Bishps men to help the boys we intend to make Pig pen & hen house of it. W. strong Cold West wind
25 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Peter's Boys helped Bishop W. Cold W. wind
26 H helped Thomas thresh Boys helped Bishop I & J went to SM he took 3 bags Peas got them Choppe & brought little lumber. W. frose hard this morning soft PM
27 B went to Markham early this Morning for more tar paper J plowed at Flavius A plowed at home J Came home PM & plowed in sod A plowed till 3 PM then he took Butter to Lewis's & I plowed W. Milder slow steady soft snow PM ground white thie evening
28 B worked at Pigpen at F's Bishop was not there AM F & H went to Markham AM I & J Cleaned 12 bags Peas AM
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Nov 1891
he took them to Br S's & brought home Horse Power from Degeers A went to Whitevale with lot of Lard to J Malcom's PM W. steady Cold about 2 in snow
Sunday 29 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks & sermon on St Mat part of 8th C by Br C there were Candidates for 1 Preacher & 2 Deacons nominated today Vis for Western District west of 11th Con Markham Josep Hoover Tilman Reesor Christian Burkholder Peter Burkholder Joseph Grove & Daniel Ramer for Deacon all the same except David Ramer for Eastern District East of 10th Con H for Deacon Henry Baskey Abraham Lehman Menno Burkholder & John B Reesor: went to JB's to dinner. W. Coldest day so far. fine & Cler, roads pretty good
30 A Esther & Mary went in on Buggy I & Henry is another to Meeting at Wideman's remarks & sermon out of St Luke 10 C by Br C with the help of old Chris Wideman & Abraham Hoover it was decided by Lot that Christian Burkholder be Preacher & Tilman Reesor & John Reesor be Deacons I & Henry
Dec 1891
staid a short time at Menno Stover's A & girls went to Br inlaw Peter's W. milder than yesterday H & B went to Pilkys to thresh didnt thresh then they Chored
Dec 1 H & B helped Pilky thresh all day J helped & A helped at Woodshed W. thawing some fine & Clear
2 I went to Markham AM boys helped finish woodshed except a little shingling where stoop roof adjoins it J brought home load oven wood PM W. getting softer roads muddy PM
3 Boys helped put up stoop & trimmed few stumps I & Nancy went to Whitevale P Malcom is keeping store there W very fine B took a Cord of of dry wood to Markham with waggon AM
4 Husked Corn W. rain all day mild
5 B plowed in sod J helped finish shingling stoop AM he plowed too PM A brought load of wood & load pine roots from other place W. Cler strong W wind mild Abraham Dover & wife were here at supper
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Dec 1891
Sunday 6 at home Br S's were here Boys & girls went to Thomas's I & Nancy went to F's a little this morning Baby is not very well W. sharp N wind milder PM, snow this evening I walked to F's after supper to see how Baby was, not better yet.
7 Killed our 9 hogs F says Baby is better W. fine & Cler about 3 in snow
8 B helped NB's Kill hogs J went shooting got a Partridge A went to Markham AM I salted meat W. strong W wind Milder this evening
9 H B Nancy & Esther helped AB's Kill hogs J & A helped Flavius make stump Boat J plowed sod awhile at F. W. sharp this morning mild PM snow going
10 J & A plowed sod B helped thresh at Betsy Milroys for Thomas H helped for us F helped too I & Nancy went to Br N's his wife is not well I went to Ceder Grove W. fine & mild
11 H helped Thomas Kill hogs J & A plowed sod B took Butter & Eggs & 4 pr Chickens to Lewis's after supper I went with him as far as Br S's W. fine mild Cler
Dec 1891
12 Chored B & A finished plowing sod (big field) PM. J helped Cler up rubbish at F's I went to Saml Shanks awhile AM to talk with him about buying his farm he is thinking of selling it w. frose a little this Morning soft PM
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 14th C 22nd V to end of C by Br C. Menno Stover's were here at dinner Br S's David & Bertha M. Barkey & NB's were here at supper F's & Baby & Adeline were here awhile PM Adeline has been there since Baby was born. W. fine & Cler
14 Chored. W. rain all AM soft snow PM Deacon Johnny Reesor read Text yesterday, Deacon Tilman was there too
15 I & Nancy B & A helped F's Kill 3 hogs W. rain & soft snow all AM Cloudy & Mild PM a few in snow
16 Boys Chored & fixed Manger in horse stable I went to Ceder Grove AM W. strong NW wind squaals of snow PM
17 I & B took washing Machine to Degeer to get it fixed AM I went to Whitevale for new Harness
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Dec 1891
Double Sett Complete except Collars & Breeching @$24.50. Cash Boys began drawing stumps PM W. Cold Zero this Morning, drew 10 stumps
18 set Horse Power & Cutting Box & Cut feed about half an hour AM works very well Boys went to sale at Ormerods in Scarboro PM H helped W Reesor thresh at Murisons I sold Cow Spotty to AB @ $40.00 B took her this AM. W. fine & Cler Milder
19 H helped thresh other boys drew 19 stumps I & Susanna went to Ceder Grove PM. W. soft & mild Boys slip back & forth with sleigh, but it is thawing
Sunday 20 at home I Moyer's were her boys & girls went to Albert Reesor's this evenng. W. fine mild Cler
21 Boys drew 26 stumps I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM. W. fine Cler
22 Cut pile of feed AM boys trimmmed stumps A got Farmer shod PM W. rain awhile this morning. Clear PM getting soft
23 Chored A & Adeline & Susanna went to Markham AM W. rain nearly all day
Dec 1891
24 J F H & Henry drew 25 stumps B Esther & Mary went to Toronto on Train I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Cloudy a little drissly PM
Christmas day 25 went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C, Tilman Reesor read Texts F's & Baby were here when we Came home our boys were not all in Meeting today they went to look for Johnny Diller he disappeared yesterday evening at dusk & quite a few of the neighbours went to search for him about 9 OClock this morning PB Reesor found him at Locust Hill station he Intended to go away on the train. he is pretty deranged in his Mind. W. Cloudy & foggy soft & Mild, roads getting bad I walked to JD's PM Johnny seems quiet
26 Chored AM boys trimmed stumps PM J went to Whitevale AM W. drissly AM blowed up Cold PM
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. Cler Cold Johnny Diller seems all right
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Dec 1891 Jan 1892
28 B & H got both teams shod AM they drew 10 stumps PM W. fine Cler
19 Boys drew 10 stumps AM W Reesor helped with team. F H & B went to Whitevale PM. W. Cloudy AM rain PM
30 Boys drew 45 stumps W Reesor helped I walked to Ceder Grove PM J took 15 bags Oats to Br S's AM W. Cold NW wind frose hard
31 Boys drew 6 stumps AM Delas Reesor helped we cut some feed PM Br C's were here this evening W. sharp east wind all day began to snow after supper
January 1st 1892 at home all day Fanny & Baby (Amelia) were here I & Henry took Butter to Lewis's PM Boys all went Hunting got 12 Rabbtis dogs tore one. Ferret Killed one that they did not get (Dinna's boys were along) W. about an inch of snow this morning all away before night, very fine & Cler F & B got a Fox
2 Boys trimmed stumps & drew home 2 loads of roots I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. mild Cloudy a little drissly AM slight squaal of snow PM
Jan 1892
Sunday 3 at home. Boys & girls went to M Barkeys this evening W. cold squaals of snow
4 Boys threshed few Peas I & Nancy went to NB's awhile AM Aunt Lissy has very sore hand Boys drew 8 big stumps PM W. Zero this morning, Milder PM
5 Boys drew stumps AM H B & A Adeline Susanna & Esther went to JD's PM their Daughter Barbara was Married to a David Weber from Missouri J & F drew 5 stumps PM W. sharp Clear
6 Boys drew 5 stumps AM finish Horse stable floor PMI & Nancy went to MN's. W. snow from east & N East all day pretty Cold roads pretty good a little more snow will make sleighing
7 Boys drew stumps Barbara Diller & her man were here this evening W. fine Cler, not quite enough snow for sleighing
8 Boys drew 10 stumps W. fine Cler a few sleighs slipping along the road
9 Boys Chored AM drew stumps PM W. Cold
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Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke 4 C by Br C I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter B Reesor's this evening. W. 5 below Zero this morning fine & Cler milder tonight
11 Boys drew 26 stump W. fine Barbara Diller & Maria & Barbara's Husband started for Missouri today they intend to live there
12 H helped Pilkey kill hogs AM Boys brought load wood they went Foxhunting Caught nothing I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM, we cut a lot of feed after we Came home W. a little rain this morning freezing again this evening I & Nancy went to see Aunt Lissy this eveing her hand is getting better. it was like a Frog Felon
13 Boys drew stumps W. a little snow this morning, snowing again this evening
14 Boys Chored took grist Pig Chop to Br S's & brought load wood PM I & Adeline went to Markham PM W. snow last night & AM about 6 in very fine sleighing fine & Mild
15 Boys drew a load of Peastraw from Thomas's AM we exchange a load of dung for a load
Jan 1892
of Peas straw for bedding they took a load of it to Flavius PM and then drew 6 stumps PM. I & Susanna took Butter to Lewis's PM. W. Cler sharp, Cold
16 I & F went to Dave Reesor's & boys Chored AM Boys went to Boyles's sale PM I & A went to Markham PM. W. Cler sharp, pretty Cold
Sunday 17 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 10 C by Br C went to Ed Moyer's to dinner & to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to supper w. fine A Esther & Mary went with JD's young folks
18 Boys drew few stumps AM B helped Thomas Kill hogs AM Chored PM W. fine AM snow PM mild
19 Boys Chored & threshed peas W. very very Cold below Zero & north wind 4 or 5 in snow
20 B & H drew gravel on Pickering town line from Pickering pit F & A filled teams free & shovellers get pay W. 16 deg below Zero this morning but no wind milder this evening
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Jan 1892
21 B & H drew gravel F & A filled I brought Fanny & Baby this morning & took them home this evening W. Milder good sleighing J went to Markham AM
22 Boys brought load Pea straw from Thomas's AM took Horse Power to F's & Cut straw for hime PM I went to Ceder Grove & to FK Reesors PM W. Milder Cloudy B took Butter Turkeys & Chickens to Lewis's this evening Butter 20 cts Turkeys 10 cts per lb & Chickens 60 pr pair
23 Boys finished Cutting straw AM drew 2 loads wood from other bush PM. W. fine, pretty Cold
Sunday 24 at home all day Boys & girls went to Peter B Reesor's this evening W. fine Mild Cler girls brought Ketura AM she went with them to Peter's this evening
25 I & Nancy went to Funeral of Abraham Hoover's wife 17th Con sermon by Br C on 1st Corinthians 15 C Pr Hainer made few remarks went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's to dinner, A Esther & Mary went to Funeral too W. very fine & Milder a great many people at Funeral
Jan 1892 Feb
Boys Cut feed AM drew 7 stumps PM
26 Boys Chored threshed few Peas W. very very Cold 8 below Zero this Morning strong Cold wind PM
27 Boys threshed few Peas AM J went to Whitevale I & Nancy went to F's awhile other boys took grist Oats to Br S's & brought load roots PM Henry Stover & wife Came to stay all night W. Cold AM, Milder PM
28 boys Chored H & B Adeline & Susanna & AB's young folks went to Mrs D Nighswander's PM W. Mild I went to Ceder Grove PM J & A helped open Br S's Pond & began Cutting Ice Albert Thomas & NB helped
29 Boys Cut & drew Ice I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's Johnny Reesor's were here this evening. W. fine Mild Cler
30 Boys brought Jag of Ice & Henry got Farmer shod AM Chored & J went to Whitevale PM. W. fine mild B took load cordwood to Markham AM
Sunday 31 I & Nancy & little ones went to U Drudges to dinner & to Johnny Ramer's this evening W. fine & Mild
Feb 1 I went to Hebron to Election of Trustees I. Martin Barkey & PB Reesor
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Feb 1892
were Elected for the Current year B brought load sawdust AM they brought load Pea straw from Thomas's & took Pes & Oat Chop to Br S's PM I & Nancy went to J Cobers this evening W. Cler AM soft snow & drissly rain PM sleighing getting thin
Candlemas day 2 Chored. W. snow from east from 8 AM soft but not thawing Cloudy all day about 8 in of snow fell
3 Boys cut up some down trees in old bush into log lengths & skidded the cut some feed I & Nancy went to Susanna Hoover PM. W. very fine & Mild good sleighing
4 Boys Chored H & B Adeline & Esther went with Br S's David & a lot of other young folks to Jacob Grove's PM W. fine Cler
5 Boys sawed wood in old bush I took Nancy to F's this Morning & brought her home this evening A & Adeline went to Markham W. fine
6 B took Cordwood to Markham AM to Coakwell @ $4.50 we give 2 Cords for a Yak robe AM other boys Chored & Sawed some wood. W. fine Cler
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron, except J remarks by C Burkholder, sermon on St Mat part of 12 C by Br C MN's D Ramer's & B Stover
Feb 1892
were here at dinner. W. mild, strong east wind a little snow AM a little drissle of rain PM Boys & girls went to Benj Diller's this evening. heard today that Bishop Gayman's wife at Cayuga died
8 Chored AM Boys hung up pork Hitched up 2 big Colts Jack & Prince PM they went well together then they cut a lot of feed I & Nancy went to Menno Burkholder's PM W. fine & Mild
9 Boys Hitched up Colts again & Chored. I went to JD's PM. W. fine
10 Boys sawed wood in old bush & J took some Oats to Br S's AM they drew load Pea straw PM W. fine & Cler F & J wen to JM Bells stock sale PM
11 Boys Cleaned Peas & Hitched up Colts W. soft snow AM, Colder PM 12 Boys Chored & Cleaned grist Wheat 20 Bus & we Picked 5 Turkeys & 2 pr Chickens H took them & Butter & Eggs to Lewis's PM W. very very Cold & strong NW wind all day I & Herman went to Shank's this Morning he sent for me to Come & talk about buying his farm
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Feb 1892
we got no Bargain I offered to buy it at $5000 but he would not accept it he wants $6,800
13 Boys Chored I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Br N's this evening W. Milder
Sunday 14 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks & sermon on St Mat 7 C by C Burkholder we went to JB's after service W. raw east wind AM snow from east all PM Milder
15 H & B helped F cut wood J & A hitched up Colts PM. W. heavy squaals of wind last night, fine today
16 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's Boys sawed wood J brought home grist of flour from Ceder Grove & Chop from Br S's Shank was here today wanting to see me W. sharp fine
17 H went to Old Peter Stover's & to CL Hoover's sale I went to FK Reesor's & Post office AM to Shanks but got no bargain, then to Whitevale PM W. sharp & Cler B went on a trip
18 I went with Br C to S Larkins & to Old C Stover's AM then I went to Markham PM to see HB Reesor Boys threshed at Peas AM drew Pea straw PM W. very fine & mild B came home
Feb 1882
19 I & J went to Whitevale Called at S Shanks to tell him that we Cannot give more than $5000 for his farm. AM boys Chored H took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's. W. strong East wind & drissle AM, snow all PM, wind not so strong
20 I & Nancy went to Markham AM to see Dentist Robinson, he didnt Come Boys Cut some wood J & Henry Hitched up Colts PM. W. fine Mild
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mark part of 12 C by Br C went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner. W. very Mild & Cloudy all day
22 B took Cord dry wood to Markham other boys Cleaned load F Wheat at F's AM. H took it to Spink Mills PM @ 88 cts. J & F Cleaned load Goose Wheat PM B & A Sawed wood PM. W. very fine & Cler thawing
23 B Took load Goose Wheat to Spink Mills @ 78 cts AM he & J Cleaned load of F Wheat at home PM H helped F draw stones from F's to Br S's dam to Make it higher & stronger he gets 50 cts per load. W. Cler thawing
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Feb 1892
24 B took load F Wheat over 50 Bus to Spink Mills @ 88 cts. AM he & A Chored & J went to A Collin's sale at Riggbest PM H helped F drew stones W. very fine thawing at daytime & freezing at night C Burkholder & wife were here today
25 B & A sawed wood in other bush I & Nancy went to Markham AM I have Toothache wanted to get it pulled and Dr was not at home it is better now W. Misty & Cloudy this Morning Cleaned up today I went to other bush PM
26 J went to Annan's Sale with NB
26 B & A sawed wood & Cut sawlogs J drew 2 logs PM I took Butter & Eggs to Lewis's Susanna went with me. W. fine & Cler thawing very fast sleighing about gone freesing this evening
27 Boys sawed wood AM Chored & Cut some feed PM J took 5 bags Chop to Br S's for F this evening W. nearly Zero this Morning sharp east wind
Sunday 28 at home Flavius's were here at dinner AB's young folks Albert Reesor & wife Sarah Lehman & Jac Wideman & Ben Stover were here.
Feb 1892 Mar
at supper W. sharp east wind
29 Boys Chored W. soft snow form east nearly all day. Colder this evening
March 1 Boys threshed Peas AM they all went o Jackson's sale on 4th of Pickering where Flavius Reesor lived J bought a 1/2 acre Lot of timber @ $11.00 Philip Wismer & his sister Margaret Came AM Jac Reesor's youngsters brought them our young folks took them to PB Reesor's this evening W. cold N East wind. Cler all day then fresh snow has helped the sleighing quite a bit
2 H & B, Susanna & Esther went visiting all day with visitor. I went to Jackson & Paid for the Lot. W. sharp & Clear JD's were here this evening
3 H & B Sawed in other bush they cut some Pine logs J skidded them PM I & Nancy went to F's this evening Anne was there all day Minding Baby I went to Ceder Grove Mills for Cornmeal AM W. fine Cler, thin sleighing
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4 Boys drew Pine roots into sugar bush with 2 teams H drew too with F's team Cut some feed this evening. W. fine Cler
5 Boys Cut wood A & Adeline went to Markham PM Nancy & Henry went to Whitevale PM Nancy & Henry went to Whitevale PM W. fine sleighing gone
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St John part of 14 C by Br C I & Nancy & Anne went awhile to Br C's PM then we went to NB's to supper Mary & Henry went too. W. fine & Cler
7 Boys drew off roots & broken stumps AM H went to Markham to get Boots Mended & B got Frank & doll shod PM. W. very fine & Cler I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to W Reesor's after supper
8 Boys drew roots AM Chored PM W. east wind AM rain from east PM. Peter Pike's wife buried today
9 H & B have bad Cold J & A began Making new Box on old Buggy that I bought at Br C's sale I & Nancy Esther Mary B & A wen to Funeral of J Mainlands wife at 11th Con PM W. fine Cler roads getting bad I & J went to SM for a few boards AM
Mar 1882
10 Boys finished plugging stump fences I & Nancy went to JH Ramer's to dinner then we went awhile to Michael Frets's he is very poorly with something like Consumption W. fine Cold north wind roads bad
11 Boys threshed Peas F helped we Cleaned 13 bags Oats for Menno Reesor he exchanges for seed W. very very Cold & strong North wind A drove one team for NB they went to Markham for two loads shingles
12 Boys threshed Peas. W. snow from east AM Cler Cold PM
Sunday 13 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's Boys & girls went to Br S's W. Cold N wind
14 Boys finished threshing & Cleaning Peas & threshed Bonanza Oats about 2 bush, the mice destroyed about half of them we sowed about 2 or 3 quarts of them last spring W. very Very Cold N wind
15 Boys trimmed stumps AM drew 2 bigs ones PM. W. still pretty Cold, getting milder
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Mar 1892
16 Boys sawed wood AM they all went to Beans Boys sale PM I & Nancy went to Whitevale AM Bought a Barrel of granulated sugar 283 lbs @ 4 3/4 cts Thomas came for Nancy after dinner She Came home after supper they had a Daughter, Martha born W. pretty cold Cler
17 Boys sawed wood AM nearly finished Buggy Box PM I & Nancy Mary Henry & Anne went to Br inlaw John Hoovers they were not at home then we went to MN's W. fine, rather Cold from north
18 Boys sawed wood A drew home few loads AM we all went to Saml Shanks sale PM he has not sold his farm yet but it is supposed that it will be sold W. snowed more or less all day
19 Boys drew roots & sawed wood they drew 2 stumps AM. I went to Markham AM W. Cold N Wind Cler roads very good they was dry in places the snow dampened them a little Menno Burkholder's young folks were here to supper they went with our young folks to singing school at Cherrywood
Mar 1892
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & Anne went to Br S's H went to AB's PM he & Jesse went to Wideman's Meeting house this evening the Funk Party are holding Protracted Meeting every night this week or two W. very Cold & strong W wind
21 Boys sawed wood J took 8 bags Chop to Br S's & got it done I went to JB's AM he had had Grip again is a little better does not go out at all I Called at Menno Burkholder's got 2 1/2 doz Eggs off Davids son Joseph W. very fine freezing at night thawing in daytime
22 Boys Cut lot of feed I went to Brougham AM Boys went to A 23 Malcom's sale PM. W. very very Cold & raw wind A frome east AM snow & rain from east PM
23 Boys sawed wood I & J Cleaned 22 Bus seed Oats for W Hollinger @ 35 cts AM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine & Cler W wind PM
24 Boys sawed wood & Cut feed AM I & H. B & A went to J Burrow's sale
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Mar 1892
PM. I bought Burdock spruce @ 15 cts J has German Measles the most of our Children have them but are getting better W. fine & Cler west wind I also bought 2 Bus Stray Beauty Potatoes @ 31 cts per Bus they are an early variety
25 F H & B helped Menno Reesor move a Building AM H & B sawed wood PM F Chored he is taking the Measles W. fine I brought home Potatoes from Burrows PM
26 H & B sawed wood W. fine, east wind
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & Henry went to M Barkey's Boys & girls went to F's W. fine Cler roads muddy
28 Boys sawed wood drew rails at F's & cut some feed I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler freezing every night & thawing in daytime
29 Boys drew rails & Cut wood I went to W Pettys for some eggs to set a hen AM then I went to see F K Reesor PM W. fine Clear R Wallace was here at supper
30 B & A sawed wood H helped W Reesor's move to Jackson's place J took a load too A drew home roots J returned his road list H & B sawed wood PM W. Cler east wind
31 Boys Chored. I & Nancy went to Funeral of Old Sally Hoover on 6th Con Markham
Mar 1892 April
Sermon by Jac Wideman's young Sam Hoover & a Funk Man by the name of Lehman he has been here in Markham about a week holding Protracted Meetings last week one by the name of Kaufman was holding Meetings & before that one by the name of Hosteller was here Noah Stouffer & Jake Gingerich were here awhile they are running things lively as the Methodists I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's for dinner. W. sharp east wind milder tonight
April 1 Boys sawed wood W. very fine & Mild
2 Chored Put Pork up into garret B took grist Chop to Br S's AM Boys all drew off small roots at F's PM W. very very strong West Wind not Cold. Cler Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here at noon a little rain this morning
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 5 C by Br C (umfrage) Enos Nighswander's were here at noon Boys & girls went to NB's for supper
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April 1892
W. very fine & Clear, beautiful spring day
4 Boys sawed wood & drew off roots & Cut feed for Flavius B went dipping at Kirkhams this morning J went to bring him home PM. he Caught 60 suckers & 1 11 inch Trout W. showry AM some slight showers PM fall Wheat looking very well
5 Boys sawed wood W. warm, very high W wind PM
6 Boys sawed wood J began plowing Sod at F's PM & H & B helped Pilkey saw wood PM. W. fine I brought Fanny & Baby this Morning she is sewing here today I went to Whitevale PM F came this evening they staid all night
7 J Plowed sod A helped F draw stones & rubbish H & B sawed in old bush I took Butter & Eggs to Coakwells PM Butter 20 Eggs 11 ct W. very fine & Cler roads getting better
8 H & B sawed in old bush J Plowed sod W. fine AM rain from about 2 PM
9 H & B sawed in old bush AM
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A finished Making scalding trough I went to Ceder Grove AM Boys all helped Thomas move a driving shed PM W. frose hard this morning Cold NW wind soft snow & rain at times PM
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Altona A & Esther & Mary went to Br S's PM Ketura was here all day we went to Abraham Lehman's to dinner W. Cold NW wind all day Cler, roads very bad, better up north
11 Killed 6 Pigs AM B & A sawed in other bush PM H got F's mare Jenny shod PM W. Cler & Cold NW wind all day frose hard last night, a little snow last night
12 H took 6 Pigs to Toronto @ $6.00 per Cwt 802 bls other boys worked at F's AM sawed Pine behind woodshed PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM I took 4 bus Peas to Br S's PM W. very cold NW wind all day
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13 I & Nancy went to JB's he is not very well yet Boys helped F they plowed PM. W. sharp wind from north roads getting better, fine & Cler
14 Boys helped F Plow & draw stones H worked at Pilkeys PM he wants him by the day for awhile I took Butter to Coakwells & went to Markham PM W. Cler some NW wind
Good Friday 15 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Henry & Anne. Anne is not well & Henry staid with her remarks & sermon on St John part of 19 C by Br C I & Nancy went to Br C's PM. W. fine & Cler all day Cool
16 H was a Pilkeys Boys helped F I went to Markham bought the Shank farm @ $5,500 off W Fleming he had a claim on it then he bought all the other Claims to same himself he has it rented to Benj Burkholder for one year I get the next. W. very fine & Cler
17 Easter Sunday I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by C Burkholder sermon on
April 1892
St Mat part of 18 C by Br C went to Jos Barkey's widows to dinner W. very very fine & Cler Cold air from the north roads very good
Easter Monday 18 I & A went to Markham I wanted to see HB Reesor & W Fleming we had a Bargain for $500 Cash & $5000 next 1st of April I took a notion to pay $2500 cash & we arranged it so Fanny & Baby were here all day B plowed at Pilkeys J & H brought new spring tooth Cultivator from Locust Hill then they had a holiday W. very fine Dentist Robinson Came to stay all night
19 Boys helped F J got Farmer shod AM A ganged in furrows & B harrowed PM W. fine some warmer we have frost every night this good while Dentist fixed Nancy's {illegible scribble} teeth & filled a few for Adeline stays all night again
20 B grubbed with old seeder we could not get Teeth on new Cultivator 2 young Gohm boys were here & put
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them on in a sort of way so that B used it PM & we sowed a little spring wheat this evening W. very fine & warm east wind yet
21 B finished sowing spring wheat about 3 acres of root ground & sowed Oats in same field until noon rain all PM strong from east Cleaned seed grain PM I brought home scholars
22 Boys helped F draw off roots AM B finished sowing field east of dam about 3 acres Colorado spring wheat the balance Oats I Cultivated awhile in big sod field with new spring tooth Cultivator PM it works very well then I wen to F Crawfords to engage pasture for some Colts W. foggy this Morning Cleared up fine today H is at Pilkys every day 23 Susanna & Mary went to Stouffville. PM
23 J B & A sowed big sod filed with Munny Peas J harrowed
April 1892
with big 3 year old Colts he has bee driving them this while they work very well I & Nancy went to Markham AM we finished up the purchase of the Shank farm Paid down $2500 & gave a Mortgage for $3000 it is leased to B Burkholder for one year @ $325 rent which we get W. very fine & warm blowed up squaaly & Cool this evening
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & Anne went to B Dillers H Susanna & Esther went to Isaac Reesor's PM. W. frose hard this morning Clear & Cool today
25 B drew roots at F's I & A & Henry Picked Stones into furrows in clover AM B Cultivated A & J harrowed in field back of Orchard PM. W. fine & Cool
26 I helped scrub Meeting house & fixed some of graveyard fence
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Boys sowed field back of Orchard with Oats B A & J harrowed filed south of house. W. very fine & Clear frost last night I took 6 bus Barly & Oats Chop to Br S's to get it chopped PM
27 Boys sowed field south of house & east of Orchard with oats A harrowed part of NE Corner field W. fine Cler, east wind a little rain towards evening
28 Boys sowed about 5 acres in east part of NE Corner of field 2 bags Munny Peas & 3 bags Oats I took Butter & Eggs to Coakwells PM Nancy went with Me to F's W. very fine & warm A dug garden at Br C's PM
29 B helped plow at F's J rolled AM J helped draw roots at F's PM A rolled awhile PM then fixed roller I brought 100 lbs shorts from P Hoover's AM I & Henry dug garden J planted some Potatoes PM W. fine & Cler, Cold N wind papers say there is snow in Manitoba
April 1892 May
30 J & B helped F A rolled in Pea field PM Burrows & Brodie the Veterinary dissected a lump out of Colt Billys side it has been there over a year W. fine I was not well today have Dysentry
Sunday May 1 all went to Meeting except Adeline she is not very well remarks by C Burkholder on St Mat 26 C sermon by Br C on St Mat 27 C Lords Supper was Celebrated P.B Joseph Groves youngsters & A Lehman's youngsters & Br inlaw Jesse Hoover were here at dinner & MN's at supper Jesse staid too W. drissly rain through the middle of the day
2 Chored. W. nice steady rain nearly all day fine & warm
3 Boys helped Flavius AM B helped Thomas kill 7 Pigs I & Susanna went to Markham AM I & A filled 4 Barls with apples PM W. Cloudy AM
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Heavy shower & little thunder PM nice & growing weather
4 J & A helped Flavius H helped Pilkey take a fat Cow to Butcher at Ellesons B went to Toronto 4 Barrels apples @ $2.00 for a part Barl of Spies $2.25 each for 2 Bals Greenings $1.50 for 1 Bal Russets W. fine warm Cler I walked to Ceder Grove AM went to JD's done some grafting PM
5 Boys helped Flavius W. cloudy drissly rain nearly all PM Ionson Came with his horse to stay all night J & Henry harrowed & ganged mangel ground
6 Boys hlepd Flavius W. Cool & Cloudy
7 B Plowed at F's I & H went to Markham AM I & A helped M Barkey & PB Reesor fix graveyard fence J H & Henry drew stones off grain field PM W Cler Cool
Sunday 8 H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy Mary Henry & Anne walked to JD's they were not at home AM then we walked to Will Reesor's PM (they live on Jackson's place) we were there about
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an hour when A Came for us PB Reesor had come so we Came home W. fine Cler
9 B helped F. AM J rolled AM H was at Pilkey A dug garden at Br C's Henry rolled PM J & B brought load rails from other place & load sawdust W. fine warm PM
10 H B & A drwe dung on Mangel ground I & J took 6 bags Pea & Oats to Br S & then went to Crawfords to engage Pasture for 3 yearling Colts I spoke for 2 2 year olds a few weeks ago J finished rolling & brought home Chop PM. W. strong Cold east wind all day.
11 Boys Chored all day W. showry AM rain nearly all PM, warm
12 J & A took grist Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped H & B brought Jag of turnips from F's & 1/2 ton hay from Pilkeys AM Boys fixed fences PM I & Br C went to JD's PM their son Johnny has went away again he disappeared on Tuesday and they can hear no account of him
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W. very fine & growing weather I & Br C went down spring Creek from new road to the little rouge then up the east bank to Diller's west from buildings Dillers have been to every station from Claremont to Pickering to Toronto on Pacific & Grand Trunk lines & today B Diller is in Toronto to notify Detectives & advertise in Daily Globe
13 B & A helped F all day I & J brought some lumber to Make gates I went to JD's this morning (no news) H was at Pilkeys AM I J & H went to help look for Johnny Diller PM we searched both Rouge's from Br S's bridge to Dead water & up to Kirkham' Mill on big Rouge W. very fine & warm (found no sign) Henry & Anne have old fashioned Measles The German Measles have been through the Country a few Months ago
14 B & A helped F make fences J & A ganged root ground I & Nancy went awhile to JD's PM no work of Johnny yet W. fine & warm
May 1892
Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks on St Luke 28 by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke 23 rd C by Br C Lords Supper was Celebrated today went to Menno Stover's to dinner W. Cloudy all day rain part of way Coming home Anne is in bed with Measles
16 B & A got up at 3 AM went fishing F went & brought them home got back at 3 PM they got about 240 suckers & Catfish J & H brougt 30 bus turnips from Thomas's H got Mare Bonnie shod then they drew some dung W. fine strong west wind JB's Called PM B went with F's Man Jesse Shank Peddling suckers this evening they sold about 100 @ 25 cts per doz
17 Boys plowed Mangel ground J harrowed with Colts H worked at Johnny Reesors PM W. fine & warm
18 Sowed Mangels & 6 drills feed corn in west end of NE Corner field H worked at Johnny Reesor's AM
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H & girls & Fanny went to Wideman's meeting house PM Funk Party done some Baptising Old Wismer & Weber from Waterloo Officiated for them J & A took Colts Fly & Polly to Crawfords after dinner W. fine warm, strong W. wind
19 Boys drew dung on turnip ground J rolled at F's AM Chored PM W. strong very strong east wind AM rain PM R Wallace was here at noon & PM
20 Boys all helped F make fence I & Nancy went to Markham AM to Dentist got Nancys teeth fixed I & Susanna went to Prince's filed Picked a lot of Mushrooms W. rather Cloudy, Clearned up fine
21 Chored Cleaned grist last of Wheat about 25 Bus. Br S's David & Bertha brought 4 young Funkites from Waterloo to supper W. rain all day more or less
Sunday 22 at home all day W. Cloudy drissly rain through to the Middle of the day
May 1892
23 Boys helped F at fences H took grist Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills PM I got bag Corn cracked at Br S's AM W. Cloudy drissly rain at times
24 Chored J & H went to Crawfords Pasture to see about Colts they had got out of pasture they are all night Burrows was here to Castrate 2 Colts Tom Myer's & family were here PM W. fine & Clear nearly all day
25 B went to Markham H took fat Cow Tidy to Lewis's farm @ $35.00 AM Boys drew dung PM I & Henry planted 4 drills sugar Cane PM Br C & Beccy Came PM with her sister Leah & her Man Jcob Steinger they staid to supper then I & Nancy took them to John Cobers to stay all night W. very fine & warm clouded up after supper rained fine shower we heard last night that Johnny Diller wrote a letter to Reuben Stevens stating that he is in Kingston working in a factory
Ascension day 26 I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's Grandmother had Erysipalis is better again W. shower this morning another this evening fine & warm
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Br S's brought Joseph Weber & wife from Waterloo to stay all night
27 I & Nancy took Weber's first awhile to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's then to AB's to dinner then to M Barkey's to supper then to Colin Reesor's & left them to stay all night. W. fine Cool Cler Boys helped F make fence
28 J & A plowed patch ground H filled dung at Pilkeys B was there yesterday I & Henry went to Kirkhams fishing with hook & line with Jacob Stevens Ketura & his wife went along to gather mushrooms they got a fine lot & we got a fine lot of fish W. fine & Cler
Sundy 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat 16 C 13 V to end of Chap by Jacob Weber from Ohio Joseph Grove's Menno Burkholder's young folks AB's young folks Susan Hoover & Enos Hoover's were here at dinner Johnny Reesor's brought Pr Jacob Weber Blosses & wife & Christian Lehman from Mahoning Ohio
May 1892 June
to stay all night W. rain this morning Cloudy most of the day
30 I & Nancy took visitors awhile to Br C's then awhile to JD's then JD's helped us to take them to Br S's to dinner then we Came home planted some potatoes B & A took 3 yearling colts to Crawfords AM W. very fine warm & Cler
31 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on {blank space} by Jacob Weaver went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner friends were all there {illegible scribble} boys finished planting potatoes & corn W. very fine & warm roads good
June 1 boys drew dung on turnip ground A & Thomas's helped one another to wash sheep W. very very warm Thunder shower last night another went around this evening
2 Boys drew dung I went to Br S's this morning they started to Waterloo with the Ohio visitors then I trimmed F's Orchard PM & helped Nancy make garden W. very very warm thunder shower west around towards evening steady rain at bedtime
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3 Boys carried Potatoes out of Cellar AM Plowed in turnip ground PM W. rain last night warm today
4 Chored AM finished gate & hung it at root field PM H went to Markham PM W. rainy AM Cloudy PM. B & Susanna went visiting with Jacob & Sophia Rittenhouse & Alice Culp they were here last night
Whit Sunday 5 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's PM H & girls went to Johnny Ramer's W. foggy AM very warm & Cler PM very heavy rain about supper time
Whit Monday 6 at home Boys & girls went fishing with Flavius & Br inlaw Peter's W. fine & Cler I & Anne went to Steven's bush for Mushrooms PM got fine lot
7 B sheared sheep boys drew dung on strip back of barn plowed it & sowed it with Cow Corn planted 3 drills white beans & fixed some fence W. fine & Cler Cool
8 Boys plowed H worked at NB's PM B helped F putty windows in Kitchen PM W. Thunder shower this morning Cler today
June 1892
9 H worked at NB's B putied windows awhile & Chored I & Henry went to Whitevale AM J took Oats to Br S's W. rain AM & PM
10 B & J drew logs AM B sheared R Milroys sheep 16 & 5 for A McCreight PM W. very fine & warm
11 I & J drew logs AM J & A drew PM. W. fine & warm A & Nancy went to Lots for Coils for Washing Machine
Sunday 12 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's A Esther & Mary went too remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke part 6 C by C Burkholder wen to Joseph Koch's to dinner & to Saml Ramer's to supper W very very warm
13 J drew logs A & F Cut B went on a trip on Saturday Morning Came back this evening W. very very warm
14 J & A drew logs I & Susanna went to Markham AM B began building straight fence at Br S's we hav a Job of building about 30 rods H is at NB's every day helping dig turnip Cellar. W. not quite so warm
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15 J & A drew logs I went to JD's for a fleece of Black wool @ 17 cts per lb this morning brought Fanny & Baby & took them home again she was here sewing yesterday & today. W. fine & Cooler
16 A got Trucks fixed & got Horses shod J scuffled some Mangels & I helped B set posts at Br S's AM J & A drew few logs I & Anne sorted 2 Bus Russet apples PM W. very very warm Br N's brought Amos Moyer & his two sisters Matty & Caty to stay all night Caty was not well so I took them to I Moyers & brought Amos to stay here all night
17 I & Nancy started to visit with Amos & Matty (Caty is sick yet) then as we were starting Br inlaw Peters & Grandmother Came after they were gone we went to JD's to supper & left Amos & Matty at Moyer's A & J scuffled Mangels Cultivated & rolled turnip ground W. very warm AM fine & Cool PM
18 J & A plowed turnip ground I & Nancy started after dinner took one bushel russets to McGaw's @ 60 ct then went to Joseph Hoovers on 7th Con Markham to supper then went to Tilman Culp's they were not at home then we went to Abraham Grove's & staid all night
June 1892
W. fine & Cool
Sunday 19 went to Meeting at Almira remarks by C Burkholder sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Christian Wideman's to dinner & to John Wideman's to supper then to Tilmon Culp's to stay all night W. fine AM very heavy rain after 6 PM light rain going to Culp's
20 went to Saml Brownsberger's to dinner then came home W fine AM heavy rain at north end of Markham about 3 PM none here boys drew few logs & took away some lumber B finished fence at Br S's AM
21 Boys finished plowing turnip ground I & A took away one load lumber PM W. very warm shower at bedtime
22 A made turnip drills B went to Garland's raising this morning got home about 3 PM then he & J sowed turnips w. very warm slight shower this evening
23 Boys hoed Mangels, finished & hoed some sugar Cane J Mowed Meeting house yard
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this morning & took away one load lumber AB Called PM with his Uncle Martin Hoover from Indiana W. fine warm
24 Boys finished hoeing Cane & some feed Corn then Topped Thistles I got few bus Peas Chopped at Br S's AM & few bus barly PM W. fine warm
25 B worked at Br S's H drove Pilkeys team drawing gravel J & A drove our 2 teams & I filled we drew from Br N's bush for Markham Satute {sic} labor W. very fine & Cool
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat part of 22nd C by Christian Burkholder Christian Gayman's & Jacob Groves & David Stover were here at dinner, Flavius' at supper W. very fine June day
27 B & H finished road work with one team J & A scuffled potatoes & Mowed fence Corners W. shower this Morning, very heavy after dinner & some thunder Br C's brought Abraham Rickert & wife from Medina Ohio to stay all night
June 1892 July
28 I & Nancy went visiting with Rickerts first to Aunt Lissys then to AB's & to M Barkeys to dinner then to JD's & to Peters & to Br N's to supper & to Br S's & left them to stay all night W. fine & Cler
29 I & Nancy Mary Henry & Anne took Wool to S Lehmans boys took away last of lumber J brought 4 Barrels of lime from Markham boys dug foundation for shed at F's yesterday w. slight shower this Morning, heavy rain after dinner another at Markham as we were coming home
30 Chored AM B began building foundation wall at F's PM H & Jesse Shank cut some Hemlock logs J mowed few acres in new Clover behind barn PM I went to Ceder Grove PM. W heavy rain this morning fine today Cool this evening
July 1 B began building foundation wall for shed at F's H attended him J scuffled Corn A drew home some wood AM
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they hoed PM Br N's brought Pre Joseph Wismer & wife here to dinner I & Nancy went with them to Johnny Reesor's then to M Barkey's & to Jac Reesor's they were not at home then we went to Mannasse Frets's to supper & left them there W. fine AM heavy showers 6 PM
2 B finished wall A tended him H worked for Br S's W. fine AM Cloudy PM heavy steady rain this evening rainy yet bedtime
Sunday 3 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on 1st C 1st {illegible} St Peter by Joseph Wismer went to MN's after service W. rain last night slacked a little this morning then rained all day, didnt get very wet
4 H B & A went fishing to Mouth of Rouge, got 5 I & B drew 2 logs PM W. fine & Cler creek not very high
5 Boys drew 5 logs & scuffled Corn & Potatoes. W. fine & Cler they turned the Clover that was Cut on Thursday W. very fine I & Henry went fishing with Hook & line to Br N's flats caught about 50 Chubs, mostly small ones
July 1892
6 Boys Chored AM H went to Simon Reesor's raising near Markham PM I & B & A drew in 4 loads hay J cut few acres. W. very fine & Cler
7 J Cut little Orchard & piece in Meadow AM boys split oven wood & cut wood at dam for the steamer J & A brought load pine from other place & then drew the wood for steamer behind barn W. very fine warm & Cler
8 Boys Chored AM drew in 5 loads hay PM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. very warm fine & Cler I & A went to the Shank farm after supper & took off broken barn door Hinge & I took it to Steven's & got it fixed I & J Bishop were there last evening to examine the barn he will Make out a Bill of timber for the building of a new one
9 drew in 5 loads Hay AM F & Jesse helped then Boys helped F draw in 8 loads PM & J finished Mowing East of Meadow W. warm Cler
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Sunday 10 at home Flavius's were here PM. H & Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Wideman's W. warm & fine
11 A scuffled turnips J Cut swale in field east of orchard a part north of old Orchard he Cut it with mowing Machine & then they turned hay in meadow I went to Coakwells AM Boys sprouted lot of potatoes & Cocked hay PM. W. very very warm heavy thunder shower went around north PM little sprinkle here
12 B & A helped JD's shingle on barn at B Dillars & I went to Markham AM J & H Cut Ceder Post at Shank swamp & took it to F's & drew in 2 loads hay AM they drew 5 loads PM & then raised shed at F's after supper W. very very warm & Cler
13 B went to Toronto 21 bags potatoes @ 30 cts per bag I & other boys finished haying drew in {blank space} loads W. very warm AM shower went around south PM Cooler after it I & H brought load of lumber from SM to F's this morning
14 B got Frank shod I & other boys hoed Cane & few turnips J scuffed boys opened ditch from barnyard PM W. pretty warm
July 1892
15 Boys Cleaned away dung behind Pigpen AM H mowed fence Corners & A shovel plowed Potatoes PM they all went to F's after supper to help Cock hay very ver strong wind & heavy rain & thunder stopped them about 6 oclock rained very heavy, it was very warm today, Cooler now
16 I & H drew away 2 loads Hemlock & A split oven wood J went to Crawfords to look at Colts some of them have distemper Boys thinned turnips PM they helped F's Man Cock hay after supper & H helped Thomas's man draw in hay after supper W. very fine & Cool & Cler
17 Sunday H Esther & Mary went to Funk Meeting at Widemans they wanted to go to see Grandmother so they went there for dinner we were at home all day Henry Adeline & Susanna took a drive through Dixie & old Mill Hollow PM. W. very very fine & Cler
18 B went to work at Br S's he was there Friday & Saturday H was at JD's AM & at Pilkeys PM J & A hoed turnip I & J brought away last load lumber this Morning then we hung barn door at Shanks place before dinner I & J went to look
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at Colts after dinner they are doing well J & A brought in fence Corner hay after supper. W. very fine & Cler Nancy Esther & Anne went to Whitevale PM
19 Hoed turnips Boys finished them PM W. very fine & Cler
20 Put Paris green on potatoes AM Boys hoed Potatoes PM. W. fine & Cler Nancy & Susanna went to John Stovers for Raspberries today
21 J went to Markham for Binding Twine AM we Cut F Wheat south of bush PM. W. very warm & Cler J McGaw & his little girls were here at supper
22 A scuffled Mangels J took Binder to F's this morning then he went to Unionville to see Gohn the Knotter does not work very well Chored PM W. fine AM Thunder shower PM rained nearly all PM F cut nearly all his Wheat AM
23 Cut Wheat behind Cider house did not get done Gohn & Dixon came & fixed Binder it goes better W. very very warm
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J Susanna & Anne remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Luke part of 12 C by Br C AB's S Lehman's
July 1892
Widow Anne & Elisabeth Nighswander & Alfred Spragge & wife were here at dinner. Anne & Elisabeth Nighswander staid for supper. W. very very warm a thunder shower before daylight another went south west this evening
25 Finished Cutting Wheat AM took in Jag of swail hay along creek behind Meeting house PM W. very very warm I went to Ceder Grove to Br S's after supper B worked at Br S's today heas been there all last week except half day & a heavy thunder after dark heavy wind
26 drew 2 loads dist onto dam AM boys set up shocks PM the wind blew down a great many last night I & J & Henry Cut a 12 foot Cedar Log in the Shank swamp PM they took it to SM then we harrowed & rolled the new turnpike after supper Br N had a road Machine last friday to grade from 11th Con to our bridge
27 Boys Cut & drew 2 logs AM A & Adeline went to Markham AM Boys all went to G Peppers stock sale on 9th Con Markham PM. W. very warm, heavy thunder shower PM
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28 Chored & J H & Henry Cut & drew 2 logs to SM AM B brought D Ramer's Honey extractor then boys slung about 50 bls of Honey PM W. very very warm heavy thunder shower about 5 PM the heaviest of it went south & east 29 I think this was the warmest day so far
29 Boys Piled lot of lumber at F's & J Plowed F's have to level it. (the lane that goes to the bush) AM they hoed turnip PM I took Gobbler & Basket of Blk Currants to Lewis's farm this evening W. very warm AM Gust of wind & squaal of rain Came up PM then it got Cooler. fine & Cool this evening
30 2 boys Plowed in pasture field we are thinking of fixing it for Fall Wheat H & Henry put Paris Green on potatoes AM J got mare Bonnie shod PM W. fine & Cool
Sunday 31 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Altona remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 12th C by C Burkholder went to Br inlaw John Hoovers to dinner & to Henry Boyer's to supper W. very fine summer day A Esther & Mary were in Meeting too
August 1st drew in all our Fall Wheat till supper then boys helped Flavius draw in his he & Jess helped us W. very fine summer day
Aug 1892
2 Boys plowed sod H went to Markham AM B helped Thomas's PM A helped Thomas's yesterday Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here at supper W. a shower this morning another PM very fine this evening
3 Boys Plowed I & Henry went to Whitevale for Twine AM Boys finished hoeing turnips Henry raked Wheat Stubble & Boys drew them in after supper W. pretty warm 4 A & H pl B worked at Thomas's
4 A & B plowed H was at Flavius's AM J cut Colorado Spring Wheat & A plowed PM B & H shocked W. very fine & Cool a heavy shower & a little thunder before daylight Nancy Susanna & Henry were in Markham AM
5 Boys finished plowing sod west of Creek Henry scuffled turnip I went to Whitevale AM & to M Barkeys PM W. fine & Cool began to rain steady & slowly after supper
6 Boys Pulled stalls & floor out of Pigpen AM Cut Bonanza Oats with Mower. they were badly down & Boys pulled Headlands in big Pea field PM W. very fine & Cler
Sunday 7 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St Luke 13 C by C Burkholder & Bishop Gayman
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of Cayuga went to David Ramer's to dinner A Esther & Mary were in Meeting too W. very very fine day
8 I & Nancy & Anne went to Henry Barkey's Ann Shirk is there & is sick she wanted us to Come to see her she is a little better B & A Pulled nearly 2 acres Peas in root field then boys all went after supper to help Flavius draw in Peas J got spring waggon tongue fixed AM it broke yesterday W. Cloudy & very warm H started threshing with W. Reesor
9 B & Henry ganged south bush AM they Pulled Peas with Rob Milroy's rake in big field PM W. very very warm thunder showers before day light another went south this evening J Ionson was here last night with his Horse on his way to Claremont
10 B brought home new Pea rake that I ordered in Whitevale @ $9.00 J Cut oats in field east of dam I & B A & Henry Pulled Peas in big field from 1000 till noon B helped McCreights to thresh PM J & A went to Flavius PM to help pull Peas with scythes JH Ramer's were here at nooon Br S's brought Christian Gayman & his sister widow Culp to supper W. very very warm shower after dinner & some more towards evening
11 Boys finished ganging south of bush AM J finished Cutting Oats east of dam B helped JD's thresh. A helped Flavius Pull Peas with Scythe I & Nancy took Gayman & his sister to M Burkholders PM. W. rain before daylight Cler today very warm AM fine & Cool PM
12 J cut Oats in root field about 3 acres & field back of Orchard all except Swail we pulled Peas with rake F helped shock Oats most of the day Jess Shank helped pitch back Peas W. very fine & Cool
13 B helped Thomas's thresh we shocked Oats till about 1000 then I & J Henry & Jess Shank finished pulling Peas till noon A finished shocking Oats then A & Henry helped Jess draw in Peas at Flavius J Cut some Oats below OrchardW. very fine & Cool
Sunday 14 at home NBs & Aunt Lissy were here at noon H B Adeline & Susanna went to Flavius W. very fine & Cool
15 B helped R Milroy thresh F helped us draw in spring Wheat & 5 loads Peas out of big field J finished Cutting oats except some lodged along creek west of Meeting house W. pretty warm I went to Ceder Grove PM & fixed some oat shocks at Flavius
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16 B helped Johnny Reesor to thresh Flavius & Jesse helped to draw in 13 loads Peas till supper then boys helped them draw in his spring Wheat & one load Oats W. warm
17 B went threshing in H's place he has cold J H & A & Henry drew in 3 loads Peas AM Henry helped Flavius PM other boys drew 3 loads Peas & one big load loose Oats Bonanza) PM. big field is all in now W. very very warm. I dont feel very well
18 J & B helped Flavius thresh AM I & A & Henry drew last of Peas out of root field 3 big loads then boys drew in Bonanza Oats loose & shocked few Oats below Orchard W. very very warm & sultry
19 shocked last of Oats drew dung away so that we can build straw stack fixed ready to thresh tommorrow B went threshing H came home he has cough W. very fine, Cooler
20 had W Reesor's steamer, threshed Fall Wheat about {blank space} Bus. spring Wheat {blank space} Bus Munny Peas off big field about 1 bus & one load in the west barn we did not thresh W. fine pretty warm south wind
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by C Burkholder sermon on St Mat part of 18 C by Br C. Peter Burkholder & family & David Burkholder
Aug 1892
also Amos Strickler & wife Nisly & wife Peter Witmer & wife Jacob Newcomer & wife all from Lancaster Cy Pennsylvania were here to dinner I & Nancy took them to Br N's awhile to Br S's to supper & to JD's awhile & left them at Br C's W. fine
22 boys drew in 8 loads Oats I & Moyer took the four visitors Trolling to F mans bay Caught one then went to Mouth of Rouge caught few small fish had a fine time all day W. fine slight shower this evening
23 I & boys drew 15 loads Oats I Pitched H is threshing every day W. fine rather Cloudy PM every day
24 drew in Oats with 2 teams out of field below house AM B A & Henry finished PM till supper J helped PM other boys helped F after supper W fine Cloudy PM
25 Chored boys ganged a little A began to Cultivate in pasture with spring Tooth I went to Noah Hoover's with NB to look for some Cotswold sheep AM a man in P.A. PS Hershey wrote to me asking me to look for some W. showry heavy rain AM & PM heavy rain last night
26 Chored & Cleaned out woodshed I & Nancy went to Whitevale PM W. showry all day, roads muddy
27 J & Henry brought load Bran from Spink Mills @ $11.00 per ton B & A ganged behind Cider house
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{possibly cattle breeding records}
Brocky | NB's | July 29 1891 |
Judy | NB's | Aug 1 |
Gentle | NB's | " 3 |
Black Maud | J Reesor's | Aug 15 |
Brocky | NB's | Aug 20 |
Rhody | NB's | |
Rhody | NB's | Sept 14 |
Maud | JR's | Sept 15 |
Judy | NB's | Oct 3 |
Maud | JR's | Sept 15 |
Judy | NB's | Oct 3 |
Maud | JR's | Oct 13 |
Beauty | NB's | Oct 19 |
Judy | NB's | Oct 25 |
Maud | JR's | Nov 11 |
Jennie | JD's | Nov 20 |
Judy | NB's | Nov 26 |
Black Maud | JR's | Dec 5 |
Maud | JR's | Dec 16 |
Black Maud | JD's | Jan 15 1892 |
Black Maud | NB's | Feb 3 |
Black Maud | NB's | Feb 24 |
Rosy | NB's | |
Black Maud | PBR's | April 7 |
Roan | NB's | May 11th |
1891
Cow Queen | Served at J Reesor's | June 29th 1890 |
Cherry | J Reesors | July 9th |
Lady | N Burkholders | July 9th |
Queen | J Reesor's | July 13 |
Roan | NB's | Aug 9th |
Queen | at J Reesors | Aug 25th |
Rosy | NB's | Sept 3 |
Beauty | NB's | Sept 12 |
Roan | NB's | Sept 22 |
Flora | Br N's | Sept 27 |
Gwen | J Reesors | Oct 20 |
Beauty | Nov 10th | at NB's |
Jennie | Br N's | Nov 22 |
Rhody | NB's | Dec 1st |
Beauty | NB's | Dec 1st |
Roan | NB's | Dec 16th |
Gwen | NB's | Dec 22nd |
Sppotty | NB's | Jan 10th 1891 |
Queen | NB's | Jan 26 |
Rhody | NB's | Jan 30 |
Spotty | NB's | Feb 7 |
Spotty | NB's | Feb 28 |
Roan | NB's | Mar 24 |
50 |
50 |
50 |
10 |
160 |
17 |
25 |
40 |
65 |
100 |
245 |
2.25 |
2.25 |
2.00 |
1.50 |
800 |
1.60 |
640 |
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{Page badly stained and torn, very difficult to decipher}
Jan
1 I went to Markham in {illegible} NB's swamp & shot 3 {illegible}
{illegible} sent for us they are {illegible} NB's swamp W. fine
4 Didnt thresh, steady Mild gentle snow all day, now wind, S Lehmans were here, snow does not lie very deep
5 Threshed all Fall wheat {illegible} spring wheat that was left & started {illegible} Oats I think we threshed about something over 240 Bus Wheat
6 Chored Boys threshed few Peas & Cut Straw to fill beds W. snow & sleet from east till about 2 PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's this evening
7 H drew 2 loads Pine F drew some wood from other bush I went with H PM then we went to Clarks hollow H brought about 300 Ceder Posts {illegible} Collins @ 8 cts each bought a lot of Ceder by Auction W. Cold, foggy trees Covered with {illegible}
Sunday 8 at home all day F, H & {torn off) went to Menno Reesors this evening W. very fine Clear & Mild
H drew 2 loads Pine {torn off}
Posts A & B drew Posts {torn off}
home load at noon Br C brought Kate {torn off}
10 {illegible} 2 {torn off}
Jan 1888
Posts F & H drew up hill & brought home a load at night they took their dinner with them B went to School W. some squaals of snow strong W wind PM
11 J Drew 1 load Pine & brought home load Posts F & H Drew up hill & brought home load at night. W. fine Cler, Cold
12 Boys Delivered steer at Green River to Butcher Ferries AM Chored PM S Ramer's brought Emmanuel Nighswander & wife from Pennsylvania here for dinner W. Cold & Cler AM Snow from East all PM, milder
H brought Burrows this evening Horse Major was sick is better again
13 I got Horse Charley shod AM Br C's Thomas brought Philip Wismer from Clinton PM
F & H Thomas & lot more {torn away} D Nighswander this evening
15 bags Oats to D Ramer's W {torn away} high {torn off} last night & AM Cler PM
{Torn off} went visiting with Wismer J & H {torn off} home last of Posts 2 loads AM
{Torn off} Pine & H brought home
{Torn off} very fine Cler
{Torn off} went to Meeting except
{Torn off} had to go for
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Jan 1888
Burrows Horse Major is worse) remarks & sermon on St Mark part of 190 C by Br C. David Burkholder was here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br C's this evening W. fine a little Blustery through the middle of the day
16 F took load of Pine AM & last load PM J brought home shingles from AB Ramer's AM J & H took Beef steer to NB's & killed him NB helped them he has a good tackle to hang them up R Wallace was here today W. fine
17 Cut up Beef & boys threshed some Peas W. snow from east Mild
18 I & Nancy went to John Hoovers on {torn away} Whitechurch for dinner & to {torn away} Brillingers for supper {torn away} Martin Brillingers staid all night W. Cler sharp N.W. wind not strong
19 went to D Stover's he was not at home then we went to Joseph Spinks for dinnner then Called at S Lehmans they were not at home then we Came home W. fine Cler sharp air from Southeast
Boys got Pea & Oat Chop home & grist wheat at Mill
77.2.6
Jan 1888
20 J & F went to Markham AM J is not well. F H & girls Br C's Thomas & lot more went to S Lehman's PM. W. very fine Cler
21 Chored brought home Colts from other place I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. very Cold Cler 10 deg below Zero this morning
Sunday 22 I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter Reesor's for dinner then went to Br N's this evening W. pretty Cold, Cler
23 F & H drew wood from other bush & I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM W. Cler Cold, snow PM
24 F went to J Mainlands Bee to drew wood to Cherrywood he Bought W Burkholders {torn away} he & H drew home wood PM J is getting better
25 Boys Chored. W. snow from east all day pretty cold
26 Boys Chored W. very strong wind from north all day Cold
27 Boys threshed Peas & shovelled road west of 11th Con W. very very strong North wind all day
28 Boys threshed Peas. W. Cold very very strong North Wind, townline drifted
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Jan Feb 1888
again west of 11th no use shovelling total Eclipse of Moon about 6 oclock this evening, wind gone down at night
Sunday 29 at home all day NB's & Aunt Lissy & Rosina were here young folks went to JD's this evening W. fine Cler
30 Boys shoveled snow on Scarboro Townline J took 15 bags Oats to D Ramer's AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Johny Reesor's this evening W. fine Cler
31 Boys Hitched up 2 yer Old mare Dolly AM she went well F brought home Chop PM J drove Major to Cherrywood for exercise he is about all right, young folks & Br C's Thomas & Fanny Brownsberger & AB's Jess & Martha went to Johnny Reesor's this evening {torn away} Mild like a thaw
Feb 1 Killed 7 Pigs AM Chored PM. W. fine, Mild, Cloudy
Candlemas day 2 F & H went to Toronto 7 Pigs $7.12 1/2 per Cwt Beef Hide 5 cts 62 lbs Butter 22 cts 4 {illegible} doz Eggs 24 cts Christian Gayman's were here W. fine, Mild Cler AM Cloudy PM
3 Feb 1888
I & Nancy went to Green River to Store AM then went to S Ramers this evening F went to Pilkeys Bee drawing wood J & H drew home wood from other bush W. fine
4 J & A went to Markham F went to Br'S.s H & B drew wood from other bush AM They all finished threshing & Cleaning Peas PM W. Mild AM Cloudy drissly PM
Sunday 5 at Home Boys & girls went to Br C's at noon & to Menno Stover's this evening JD's Thomas Fanny & Esther were here this evening W. fine Mild
6 I went to Meeting to appoint Trustees at Meeting house AM Br S MC Faits & myself were reelected Boys went to look {page torn away} a fox AM drew home wood W. fine mild AB's were here this evening
7 I & H helped Br C's Kill 7 Pigs AM J & F drew limb wood from other bush AM Boys drew 1 load wood PM then they & girls went to AB's this evening W. a little snow from east, mild
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Feb 1888
8 I & Nancy went to Solomon Burkholders at dinner & to Abraham Hoover's at supper & to JB's all night W. fine, west wind
9 went to D Nighswanders at dinner then Came home. W. Cler Sharp air about 5 below zero this evening
10 Chored Boys drew load wood PM. W. very Cold this morning a great deal Milder tonight
11 Sawed wood in shed & Cleaned seed Peas AM J & F took Oats & got them Chopped PM W. fine
Sunday 12 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on 1 Cor part of 10th C by R'd S Hoover MN's JH Ramers & Br inlaw Saml Hoover's were here PM I & Nancy and little ones went to Menno Stovers this evening. W. fine Mild
13 F & H helped NB kill 8 hogs I & J drew 1 sawlog AM J went to Burtons Sale at Green River PM W. fine
14 F Chored for NB I & J & H hung up Pork to smoke & Cleaned 1 bin of Fall Wheat W Drissly & soft snow all day, Colder this evening
Mar 1888
2 Boys flailed Oats W. snow & sleet from east all day, quit about 4 PM. Mild
3 I & Nancy went to MN's Sarah is sick, her heart is affected, boys brought a load of sawdust we intent to put away some Ice W. Cold, strong NW wind
Sunday 4 I & Nancy & Anne went to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's Boys & girls went to Peter Reesor's Benj'n & little ones Kept house Martin Barkeys were here this evening W. pretty Cold Cler
5 Began to Saw Ice on Br S's Pond H went to Markham AM Br inlaw Jesse Hoover brought 30 bus Oats to exchange for Br inlaw Peter {torn away} brought home load Ice PM NB helped he wants to use dome W. Cler sharp N wind
6 drew 2 loads Ice NB helped H J went to Toronto 32 lbs Butter 23cts 18 1/2 dos Eggs 23 cts W. fine Cler
7 Drew one More load Ice & load sawdust, pretty sharp
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Mar 1888
8 I & Nancy & little ones went to Motherinlaws Boys Built house over Ice W. fine pretty sharp
9 Brought load sawdust & some lumber AM J & B went to sale of Fowler's estate at Annadale F H & girls went to JH Ramer's PM they were not at home W. very fine & mild
10 Finished Icehouse I & Abram took 21 Sapbuckets to Nicholson at Markham to get fixed AM I & J brought 600 2 in tiles from Cherrywood F & H went to help John Milroys saw wood PM W. wind from east all day
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting except J & F remarks & sermon on St Mark 8 C from 22nd V by Br C Boys & girls went to Br C's this evening. W. soft snow & rain all day till 4 PM. fine & Cler tonight
12 Boys top threshed & Cleaned Oats I & H brought 400 2 in tiles from Cherrywood PM W. Cold raw N Wind Br S's were here this evening
Mar 1888
13 Chored W. Real Blissard from north all day , not very cold
14 Boys Cleaned & Carried back into granary one bin of Barley AM Broke roads & took grist Oats to Ceder Grove Mills PM. W. fine Cler, Markham & Scarboro Townline badly drifted
15 Brought home Chop AM I & F H & B went to Amos Cole's Sale & J went to Br S. S. PM W. fine
16 Boys split Ovenwood AM then they all went to P Lapps sale PM. I & Nancy went to MN's Pm to see how Sarah is she is able to sit up but she is weak yet. W. fine & Mild 17 J bought Wilkinson 1XL Plow in good order @ $6.00
17 I & Br S took Train at Markham arrived at Toronto about 12 oc took Train from after arriving & Changed at Berlin for Waterloo got there about 4 then walked to Joseph Weber's & staid all night W. fine, sharp this morning
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Mar 1888
Sundy 18 Weber took us to Meeting at Martin's Meeting house a great Many People Sermon on St Mat 18 by R'd Jos Gingerich & Elias Snider went to Deacon David Martin's he is in very bad health with a sore foot he has had a Corn on his toe for thirty years in the fall at got sore & he began doctoring it & it Kept getting worse he has lost two toes and part of his foot. There is no prospect of him ever getting better then we went to Bishop Abraham Martin's & staid all night, he has been very sick vomiting blood was Confined to the house two weeks is able to go out in fine weather
19 after dinner went to Enos Martin's & to his Mother's Made a few Calls & staid all night at Deacon Menno Shants very fine day snow going fast
20 Menno Shants took us to Waterloo took Train about 9.30 arrived Toronto after 12 got dinner took Train about 4 arrived at Markham about 600 oc Br S's Isaac Met us then Herman met me at Br S's got home safe found all well. W. rain AM mild PM
Mar 1888
21 Boys Oiled harness AM Sawed wood in bush J got Major shod PM W. rain AM Cler PM Br N's were here this evening, we sold Mare Nell to W & D Reesor for $42.50 Payable in 6 months they took her to Manitoba boys Delivered her last Saturday & she was shipped on Tuesday
22 F & B sawed wood in old bush J brought home 21 sap Buckets from Markham that Nicholson fixed AM then he brought 500 2 in tiles PM. W. sharp
23 J brought last load 500 2 in tiles & Boys Cleaned grist Oats AM they all went to G E Reesor's sale PM J bought Speight full Mounted Waggon run two seasons @ $49.00 Br C's were here this evening W. Cold raw N Wind
24 Boys sawed wood I went to pay Waggon AM (6 per Cent per Annum Discount) J & H brought Waggon home PM. I & Nancy went to D Ramer's this evening W. Cler, raw wind
Sunday 25 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine
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Mar 1888 April
26 Boys sawed in old bush AM Chored PM. W. raw east wind AM rain from east al PM
27 Boys sawed in other bush I & Nancy & little ones went to Menno Burkholder's PM W. fine Mild began to rain about sunset rained till 11 oc PM then we Came home, all night
28 Chored. W. Drissly at times I went to J Reesor's PM
29 Boys sawed in other bush I & J drew 3 logs AM Soaked sap tubs PM W. fine mild. thawing
Good Friday 30 All went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline remarks & Sermon on St Mark 15 C by Br C JB's were here PM. W. fine AM snow from east PM. Mild
31 I went to Markham AM Boys drew out some wood at other bush. Tapped about 110 Buckets PM. sap runs well W. fine Cler, warm fresh snow all gone
Sunday April 1st I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans, remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on St John part of 1st C by Br C Saml L Hoover's daughter was Baptised today Went to Joseph Barkeys widow
April 1888
to dinner & to Motherinlaws to supper. W Cloudy snowed awhile AM went with Buggy Sleighs running yet on sideroads
Easter Monday 2 at home I & Nancy went to Br C's PM to Meet Br inlaw Saml on Business Connected with Family estate. Br C & his wife Started for Pennsylvania this Morning his Motherinlaw died on Saturday. W. fine sap run PM
3 I & Nancy went to Markham & to AB Ramer's he has been very sick is getting better again Boys sawed wood at other place & Boiled sap J went to Docter this evening Abram, Mary & Anne have very sore eyes Jesse Alexander was buried PM Died of Diptheria. W. very fine mild
4 I Boiled Sap Boys sawed in other bush J drew Pine roots AM. W. very fine & mild
5 Chored AM Gathered a fine lot of sap & Boiled awhile PM. W. raw AM fine PM H went to Markham PM 6 Boiled. F & H sawed in other bush J went to Dr little ones not better some of them have sore throat W. very strong N wind
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April 1888
7 Boiled sap & I & J finished off in bush, we have made 45 qut Jars full this week other boys sawed wood in old bush PM. W. pretty Cold N wind sap did not run today Frank Alexander died today Diptheria
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & few of Boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron rest home sore eys, remarks & sermon on Hebrews 4 C by R'd S Hoover Martha Cook & AB's Mother & Jesse were here PM. W. fine Cler
9 I went to Markham AM took 12 bus grist Wheat to Ceder Grove Mills PM Boys sawed in old bush AM began fitting rails for straight fence at other place PM H went to work for Br inlaw Peter PM he Came for him W. fine Cler east wind, we gathered 60 big pails sap after supper, running fast
10 Gathered 52 Pails sap & began to boil rain from east about 9 oc rain all day went back & forth & kept fire going till about 3 PM brought syrup home
April 1888
11 Boiled all day & gathered lot of sap some Buckets running over F went to Markham AM J brought home grist W. fine Cler sap didnt run much
12 Boiled Sap Boys worked at fence W. frose last night
13 Boiled Sap, Boys worked at fence W. frose last night gathered 60 Pails sap this evening Jac Wideman Cleaned old Clock PM
14 Boiled sap Boys worked at fence AM J & B went to AB's sawing Bee PM we have Made about 80 quarts Molasses F's eyes are sore now since Thursday
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's B went to Meeting at Widemans W. fine Cler roads drying off
16J & B began Plowing sod at other place I Boiled sap F's eyes are not better he went to Kirkham's with Dipnet Caught 2 suckers & one Pike W. fine Cler
17 J & B Plowed AM J got Frank Shod & B took 15 bags Oats to D Ramers & got them Chopped PM I Boiled sap F freshed the trees did not run very much today W. N wind east PM pretty Cool freeses at night & thaws in daytime
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April 1888
18 J & B Plowed I Boiled Sap got done about 3 PM then I walked to MC Frets's F worked at Fish net we are Making Big Broilnet W. fine Strong W wind nort much sap today
19 B Plowed & J took Horse Charley to get tooth drawn AM I & B went to Markham & to J H Ramer's for some seed Peas & John Plowed PM W fine roads pretty good
20 J & B finished sod at other place AM took in turnips out of Pit & cleaned seed grain PM I Boiled sap. W. Cool windy
21 Boys Chored & took in last of turnips JH Ramers were here for 24 Bush seed Barly W. fine F is not very well I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM ground freezing every night
Sunday 22 at home H came home he likes very well to Work at Peters I & Nancy & Anne went to Br C's awhile they Came home from Pennsylvania today {illegible} W very fine & Cler
23 I Boiled sap J grubbed with {illegible} at other place & sowed some Peas B ganged south of bush W. fine Cler cold N wind
24 I Boiled sap Boys Cleaned seed Oats awhile this morning frose too hard to gang plow
April 1888
then they ganged east of dam W. fine Cler
25 I went to Markham & to JH Ramer's for Timothy seed AM dug garden & helped Br C Kill 6 pigs PM Boys ganged J sowed about 4 acres of sod on other place with Peas PM W. frose a little too hard this morning
26 I Boiled sap all day till sunset good run of sap yesterday J sowed rest of sod at other place with Oats AM sowed Barly south of bush PM B harrowed east of dam AM sowed Oats behind Cider house with old seeder PM. W. a little frost last night very fine today warmest day so far
27 B finished sowing Oats behind Cider house & harrowed it & began with waggon tines it makes a very good job it levels it very nice J sowed barly east of dam I & F put away Pork brought home sugar Kettles. I walked to Ceder Grove W. very warm Carried home some sap for vinegar it is running a little yet we made fully a Barrel of molasses
28 J finished east of dam then he sowed about 5 acres barly west of dam B finished tining Oats & harrowed barley F sowed grasseed on fall wheat at other place I helped him finish PM
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April & May 1888
we planted some early Potatoes in young Orchard between trees in furrows W. very very warm 86 deg after dinner Sundy 29 David Lehman was here for supper last evening and then he went to Br C's staid all night and came here to dinner today
Sunday 29 at home all day W. very warm yet
30 Sowed some Oats & barly at other place B has bad Cold F is working again I went to Burrows this Morning for some Powders for Maggie she has scratches W. quite Cool rain this evening
May 1 J went to Ringwood for hoe for seeder F took grist Oats to D Ramer's to get Chopped Abram took Nancy & I to Green River Station we went to Toronto Boys sowed last of barly at other place W. flurries of snow AM Cloudy, cool all day
2 J & F Finished sowing Oats at other place AM began sowing Oats in NE Corner field PM. W. fine Cool
3 Boys Finished sowing Oats soon after dinner & began sowing Peas in east half of field behind barn we got 6 Bus early Peas off JH Ramer I went to Br S's AM. W. fine Cler
May 1888
I forgot to Mention that we threshed about 100 Bus Oats on Wednesday Morning. Br C's Thomas & little John Alexander & Moses Moyer helped Mose is working for Br C by the day.
11 I & Nancy & JD's went visiting with Ohio friends to AB's at dinner awhile to M Frets's Jac Reesors for supper & to JD's all night W. fine warm Abe rolled & Boys sowed Millet & Planted some feed Corn in little Orchard & fixed fences
12 Drew home rails from other place & some rubbish to sugar Camp AM I & B Planted 20 apple trees at other place & Boys Banked banked fence at other place PM. I went for Burrows AM Blind Mare Top ran against fence & tore her shoulder, he stitched it W. fine warm
Sunday 13 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans remarks on St Luke ss by Jac Wideman sermon on St Luke 23 by Br C we & Ohio friends & some more went to Tilman Reesor's for dinner
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May 1888
Then we Called at JH Ramers for supper. W. rather Cool
14 Boys drew dung on Potatoe & Corn ground I went to Whitevale AM I & Adeline went to Markham PM. W. very Cool, Cloudy
15 Boys Plowed harrowed & rolled corn & Potatoe ground I went to AB's AM & to JD's Br N's & Br S's PM to them them to help scrub Meeting house on Thursday W. very Cool Cler Flurries of snow this morning
16 Boys drew dung on turnip ground I harrowed it with Farmer AM went to Markham PM. W. fine Cool fine rain last night
17 Boys fixed fences at other place girls helped Scrub Meeting house AM planted 10 trees along Pickering townline, where they had missed & 30 White Ash behind little Ceder swamp in NW Corner field PM W. fine Cler
18 Took young Cattle to other place & Finished digging garden AM Planted 10 rows Potatoes & boys Plowed in turnip ground PM. W. fine
May 1888
I went to Ceder Grove PM I & Nancy went to Br C's this evening Ohio Cousins were there
19 I & Nancy went visiting with Ohio friends got Br N's 3 seated spring Waggon went to NB's to dinner awhile to AB's & to Martin Barkeys to supper brought them home to stay all night W. fine Cool Boys Plowed in turnip ground
Whit Sunday 20 I & Nancy took Ohio friends to JD's Br S's & Br N's were there too then we took them to Br N's & left them there. W. very fine & Cler, getting warmer
Whit Monday 21 at home all day Boys went fishing with hook to Br S's AM went to Kirkhams with our new Brail net PM Caught over 100 lake suckers Creek suckers Catfish & Bass W. very fine & Clear some warmer
22 Boys Plowed in turnip ground & Planted feed Corn back of barn I went to AB's PM he is pretty sick. W. very fine warmer
23 F took 14 bags Oats & 2 bags Barly to D Ramer's & got them Chopped J Finished plowing turnip ground and Finished Planting Potatoes & planted Corn about & acre PM
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May 1888
I got a gallow seed Corn at JD's PM W. very fine & warm
24 Chored AM boys didnt do much PM MN's were here I & Nancy went to AB's awhile PM he is some better W. very fine & warm
25 boys drew dung on ground where we intend to plant feed Corn on Knoll in field back of garden AM Plowed it in PM harrowed & nearly finished rolling it PM I went to Br S's AM I & B put on lot of grafts & began trimming young orchard W. warm
26 Boys Plowed in west part of big field where we sowed Timothy in the fall it nearly all Missed I went to Markham AM F went Fishing to Mouth of Rouge with Br C's Thomas Caught 16 fine ones. W. fine heavy rain last night Cloudy AM Cler warm PM our Creek is running a little again it stopped near two weeks ago Washed sheep PM Bush all nice & green
May & June 1888
Sunday 27 Boys & girls went to U Drudge's I & Nancy & Anne went to Menno Reesor's PM. W. fine warm drissly rain towards evening
28 Boys Plowed in big field B got Major shod AM J took 24 bus grist wheat to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine warm drissly & foggy at times PM
29 I Plowed F & B went fishing at Kirkhams JD's Boys went with them they caught about 90 suckers & Catfish. AM. they finished plowing & harrrowing PM W. fine & warm
30 Rolled west end of big field Sowed feed Corn east of dam W. fine
31 had Jacob Moyer to help fill dung drew on fallow with three waggons W. a little drissly through middle of the day
June 1st Boys finished drawing dung I & Susanna & little Anne went to Markham PM had Anne's Picture taken
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June 1888
W. fine Cler. Cool strong W wind PM
2 F & A went to Markham J began Plowing fallow I & B brought load Sawdust from Br S's to Mulch trees AM I & B took 2 White Ash Sawlogs to SM PM W. Cler very heavy rain about noon some thunder H Came this evening to stay all night
Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke 22 & Part of 23rd C by Br C Sacrement today. A Lehman's Simon Hoover's Albert & Mary Jonas Ramer's son Saml & Anne Raymond * our Herman & Menno Stover's were here at dinner. David Burkholder & his siter Susanna were here at supper. W. fine Cler Cool a little frost in places last night
4 J & F Plowed in fallow F got horse Charley shod & brought home grist Flour PM. Martin Barkeys brought Saml Moyer & wife to dinner John Reesor's were here too. W. fine Cler
5 Boys Plowed. W. fine Cler
June 1888
6 Boys Plowed J took 7 bags Oats to D Ramer's & got them Chopped PM he took them with one horse & B Plowed I went to Markham AM. W. very warm thunder went around north at noon very strong west wind PM. Cool tonight
7 Boys Plowed B & A Finished spreading dung & Piled wood in old bush & trimmed some in old orchard I & Nancy went to AB's after supper W. Cool this morning warm today Br C's Ketura was here today
8 F & B done road work on Scarboro Townline for use of Beat Scrapers J PLowed W. fine warm Cler
9 Boys finished Plowing fallow AM Finished trimming old Orchard & J drew some rails from other plance PM. W. fine warm
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 25 C by R'd S Hoover
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June 1888
We went to Danl Ramer's to dinner & to Daniel Shirks to supper (that is Minnie Foster's MN's raised her & they live at Danl Ramer's he works by the year) W very warm Strong W wind heavy rain & thunder about 5 PM & later we got home dry. Cooler this evening
11 Harrowed fallow Abe ganged in turnip ground F & B worked at fence at other place PM W. Cool AM fine & Cler
12 all sowed Millet in west part of big field about 5 1/2 acres there is about 1 1/2 acre that has some young Timothy the F finished ganging turnip ground B harrowed Millet then went to Markham Abe rolled Millet J Chored Manasse Frets & wife were here PM W. very fine, Cler
13 I & Nancy went to JB's Boys finished straight fence at other place W. fine a little rain PM B worked on road PM
14 Boys all worked on road in Markham with team and waggon
June 1888
I & Susanna went to Markham AM. W. very warm
15 Boys all worked on road with team & waggon B quit at noon which finishes Markham work we planted some sweet Potatoes PM. W. very warm
16 F & B worked Scarboro road work with Plow & Scraper AM J got some Oats Chopped AM they drew brush out of Orchard PM I & Nancy went to Toronto 43 lbs butter 14 cts 5 doz eggs 14 cts W. very warm
Sunday 17 at home NB's were here PM W. very warm
18 Scuffled Mangolds Corn & Potatoes I & J fixed some fence & boys hoed Corn we planted lot sweet Potatoes this evening. W. very warm & cler
19 Hoed Mangolds & J began Making turnip drills PM. W. warm
20 Boys began plowing turnip ground again it is thistly J had made 40 drills A sowed them PM I & Susanna went to Markham AM W. very very warm
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June 1888
21 I & Nancy went to Funeral of F Pike Steckly & Sam Hoover spoke went to Manasse Frets PM to dinner Boys finished Plowing turnip ground harrowed & rolled it B & A topped thistles at other place. W. very very warm slight shower this evening.
22 B & A finished topping thistles at other place then hoed Potatoes at home F got Maggie shod I & J drew 4 Basswood logs to Br S PM. W. very very warm
23 I & J drew 3 Maple & 1 Basswood log AM we looked up our west line on 11th Con we intend to build new fence W. very warm a slight shower after dinner, another at sundown
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & Henry & Anne went to Meeting at Wideman remarks by Br C sermon on St John 3rd C by Bishop Gayman went to Br inlaw Peter's I went to Funeral of Abraham Hoover at 3 PM at Wideman's
June 1888
Willoughby from Stouffville spoke & Saml Hoover we had supper at Peters. W. very very sultry & warm fine shower PM nice coming home
25 Cut some fence Corners Made drills & sowed nearly all turnips fine shower stopped us PM not so warm I got some Plants at M Barkeys this evening
26 Finished sowing turnips F took 20 bags Oats to D Ramer's began digging Posts holes along 11th Con from NW Corner south we intend building wire fence W. fine Cler, Cooler
27 J went to U Drudges stone drawing bee F & B dug Post holes AM Put Paris Green on Potatoes PM. W. fine pretty Cool
28 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna & little ones remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 3 by Bishop Gayman. W. real east {illegible}ing wind and rain all day
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June & July 1888
very few in Meeting
29 J brought home Oat Chop F & B dug post holes AM I & J & Abe Put in logs F & B Sharped Posts PM W. fine Cler
30 Straightened up Corn AM the strong east storm lad it down brought home some fence Corner hay & drew Posts to 11th Con PM F & A & Henry went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught fine Mess. W. very fine Cler
Sunday July 1st all went to Meeting except Esther & Mary remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover D Nighswander's & Herman were here PM. W. very fine. we have moved into our Kitchen again we have Painted our two kitchen floors & the stoop floor in the last two weeks
2 I & B Piled some lumber AM Cut few Basswood logs PM W. very fine & Cler
July 1888
3 J scuffled Mangels Corn Potatoes and some of feed Corn Boys hoed Mangels & set some Posts along 11th Con I & Nancy took Jar butter 57lbs to Ceder Grove @ 17 cts took 31 1/2 lbs last week W. prety warm
4 I & Nancy & Anne went to MN's Nancy got Sarah help make a Sun Bonnet Boys set posts and topped thistles & kept one team at ganging fallow W. very warm & sultry looks like rain I think Perhaps this was the warmest so far
5 F ganged I & J Piled lumber AM B mowed fence Corners at other place J helped him PM I & A hoed feed Corn behind barn W. very warm
6 hoed Corn ganged in fallow & gathered & drew home fence Corner hay from other place W. fine warm
7 ganged fallow hoed feed Corn
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July 1888
F & Susanna went to Markham AM I & J went to Job letting at our gate at other place Cutting down two hills W. fine I & F Piled some lumber PM
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans J & F & girls went too remarks by R'd Jacob Wideman's Sermon on St Luke 16 by Br C Candidates for the Ministry were Nominated today Vis. Tilman Reesor, Joseph Grove Isaac Wideman Saml R Hoover & Deacon C Hoover went to Michael Frets's for dinner W. fine Cler AM Cloudy PM few drops of rain PM
9 Boys cut swail at other place A finished ganging fallow AM S I & Henry Piled a little lumber PM. W. pretty warm. Cler
10 Put Paris green on Potatoes & turnips Swail hay AM all went to Meeting at Wideman's except J & B & Esther remarks by S Hoover sermon
July 1888
appropriate for the Occasion of ordaining a Minister by Br C Decided by lot Br inlaw Saml Hoover to be A Minister (Gods will be done) W. very warm
11 Finished Putting Paris Green on Potatoes A harrowed fallow B is not well, we drew in two loads at other place heavy shower stopped us between 3 & 4 PM very strong North wind. Cooler
12 I & Nancy & little Anne went to H Barkeys. I went to Stouffville to see Vansant. Boys Boys Mowed Swail & drew in little hay at other place. W. very Cool N W wind
13 I & J drew 2 Basswood logs to SM AM boys Mowed fence Corners Drew in swail hay W. very Cool
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July 1888
Sunday 15 at home AB's were here at noon JD's at supper Boys & girls went to AB's W. fine Cler
16 Boys drew in some fence Corner hay J Cut little Orchard at other place AM Dug Post holes at 11th Con I went to Markham & B took Oats to D Ramer's PM W. fine Cool Abram scuffled turnips
17 Boys dug Post holes & brought home little hay that grew in Orchard at other place I went to Whitevale PM. W. fine Cool, Cler
18 Boys dug Post holes & thinned turnips part of the time Br inlaw Simon Hoover's were here at noon & at supper. W. nice little shower all this morning & PM
19 I & Nancy Henry & little girls went to Saml Lehman's Called at Mother inlaws for supper. W. very fine & Cler Shower last night 20 Boys finished digging Post holes
20 Boys Put in all Posts J & Abram thinned turnips I & Nancy went to AB's after supper J Brought home Chop W. very fine Cler
July 1888
21 Boys finished hoeing turnip & Cut Swail at other place & thistles around other place J took his Buggy to Br S's to get tines set & brought it home this evening W. fine pretty warm
Sunday 22 at home Br S's Bertha & David were here I & Nancy went to Br C's PM W. slight showers through the day
23 Cut Fall Wheat west of gate at other place AM & Cut Barly south of bush PM. W. very warm thunder showers went around PM. raining some tonight and not fast heavy shower at bedtime 24 I went to G Whaleys & to Cedar Grove AM
24 Motherinlaw & Peter's were here I & Peter J & A went fishing to F Mans Bay we Caught about 30 fine Perch & Peter about the same F & B Piled dung & Cleaned out stables at other place W. fine Cler N wind
25 Cut about 2/3 of barly east of dam W. fine cler
26 Finished Cutting fall wheat I went to Cedar Grove PM I & Henry Picked Berries AM. W. fine. Heavy shower this evening, soaked well
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July 1888 Aug
27 Plowed & dug down strawberry plants AM drew few stones off fallow then began Cutting barley at other place. had to quit too green PM. W. fine pretty warm
28 drew all stones off Fallow J got Frank shod PM H Came home this evening W. fine warm I went to Ceder Grove PM F took 10 bags Oats to D Ramer's got them Chopped
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark 10 C by Br C JB's Tilman Reesor's & Menno Burkholder's were here PM. W. fine Cler
30 Finished Cutting barly at other place AM Finished field east of dam PM W. fine
31 Scuffled & hoed all turnips Slight Shower at noon I & Nancy went to Markham PM west wind
August 1 drew home some wood & Chored AM. drew in barly south of bush 4 loads
Aug 1888
& 2 loads east of dam PM J began Cutting west of dam after supper W. prety warm Cler
2 J Cut all barley in big field west of dam about 5 acres AM then we drew in all est of dam that was Cut first 8 loads till supper B took 6 bags barly to Ceder Grove Mills after supper to get Chopped. W. warm Cler
3 Boys Pulled early Peas AM drew in last of fall Wheat PM W very warm heavy rain & thunder this evening I & Nancy went to Markham & to see Ann Shirk she is staying with Mrs McLaughlin near Jac Wideman's
4 J ganged nearly all barley stubble south of bush. boys dug out Burrs & finished pulling early Peas W. very very warm & sultry last night rain soaked very deep our dam is nearly full. it was about dry
Sundy 5 B & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's F went last night with Br C's Thomas I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's J kept house. W. fine pretty warm
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Aug 1888
6 Boys began Pulling Peas at other place I & Henry finished ganging sout{h} of bush AM drew in 4 loads barly, last east of dam PM then boys drew in four 3 loads at other place after supper. W. sultry very warm
7 F & B Pulled Peas & J Raked stubble east of dam AM Drew in last of barly at other place till supper & 6 loads at home & one load Peas after supper W. very very warm & sultry. Moore's man fixed Pump at other place
8 Boys Pulled Peas Abe ganged in fallow I laid down barly shocks after dinner heavy rain about 3 PM. barly got wet set them up again after supper
9 Boys finished Pulling Peas. I went to M Barkeys for strawberry plants AM Planted them PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove after supper W. very fine & Cool
10 Abe ganged AM, boys drew in barly & fall wheat rakings at other place & one load Peas AM drew in 7 loads Peas at other place till supper & 3 loads Barly & 3 loads Peas at home after supper W. very fine & Cool
Aug 1888
11 J ganged & Boys fixed fence AM Abe ganged & Boys drew in load of Peas at other place till supper and load of barly 2 loads after supper I went to Ceder Grove after supper PM W. rather Cloudy, cool
Sunday 12 I & Nancy & little Anne went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on St {blank space} by old Saml Hoover young Saml was there too but had nothing to say, went to Old Saml 's to dinner & to Br inlaw John's to supper. W. fine Cloudy nearly all day
13 F ganged J & B dug out stones in barly ground at other place AM J began cutting Oats in NE Corner field Boys pulled Peas with rake & I ganged PM. shower before supper not heavy
14 J cut oats Boys finished Peas I went to Jac Reesor's AM I & F B & A finished drawing in Peas 5 loads at other place PM W. fine, warm strong SW wind J finished NE Corner field, began behind Cider house
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Aug 1888
15 Boys shocked Oats A ganged AM I & Susanna went to Markham PM J finished Oats behind Cider house & began Mixed Barly & Oats in west half of field behind barn W. very warm & sultry PM
16 J & A drew off big stones in barly stubble at other place & Plugged line fence F finished ganging fallow & finished harrowing barly stubble south of bush AM J finished Cutting Mixed barly & Oats PM W. very sultry & warm Nancy's sister Mary Ramer was here PM & at supper
17 Cleaned big grist oats & J took it to D Ramers F got horses shod AM J & F ganged barly stubble at other place PM. W. rainy AM Cler PM, very heavy rain & thunder last night
18 Boys cut Oats at other place I & Henry took 25 bus 6 lbs Oats to W Power's Markham @ 50 ct brought 3 rolls Barbwire from J McGawes @ 6 1/4 cts per lb W. fine Cler
Aug 1888
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & little ones went to John Ramer's to dinner & to U Drudges to supper W. fine Cler strong west wind Br N's young folks were here
20 J & B helped Br S's thresh I went to Whitevale F & A shocked oats at other place & turned Peas at home AM Cut some Oats at other place & A ganged awhile W. very fine & Cler
21 Drew in last of Peas 7 loads & 5 loads Oats out of NE Corner field I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove this Morning with Crock of Butter we have been Packing for J Malcolm Since the latter end of June, got 21 cts this Morning W. very heavy dew this Morning Slight Shower this evening J finished Cutting Oats at other place with Binder PM
22 Finished drawing Oats of out of NE Corner field 11 loads & 4 loads out of field behind Cider house J Cut Millet John Widemans were here PM. W. fine Cool
23 F & A Finished ganging Barly stubble at other place B finished harrowing fallow J shocked Oats at other
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Aug 1888
place AM finished drawing Oats & Mixed Barly & Oats at home PM. W. fine
24 Boys drew in dung on Barly stubble south of bush awhile then drew in 2 loads Oats at other place & raked & Cocked half of Millet & drew in 5 loads I & Nancy went to see Motherinlaw she is not well Came home early & I helped awhile W. fine Cler
25 drew in 6 loads Oats at other place & 8 loads Millet which makes 13 loads Millet without rakings Pulled Foxtail out of Potatoes after supper. W. very warm strong W wind
26 all went to Meeting except Esther & Mary remarks by Br C sermon on {blank space} by R'd S Hoover young Saml was there too. Herman & Matty Cook were here at dinner & Br C at supper W. very very sultry
27 drew home 2 loads Oats from other place drew in Millet rakings 2 small loads & Jag Barly rakings
Aug Sept 1888
which finishes our Harvest J & F began Plowing for seed in fallow W. fine Cool, Thunder shower went round last night a little here
28 Three boys Plowed AM B Plowed with 3 yr old Mare AM he got her shod & I & Nancy went to Carding Mill PM got supper at MN's. W. fine Cool
29 Boys Plowed. I went to Ceder Grove AM W. fine
30 Boys nearly finished Plowing field Killed 4 Pigs after supper W. warm
31 Boys drew dung on barly stubble at other place I & Henry took 3 Pigs to Toronto @ $8.50. 12 doz Eggs @ 17 cts W. Heavy rain at noon and some PM but we did not get wet
Sep 1st Boys finished drawing a little dung & Chored W. fine P Robinson & J Alexander finished 36 rosd draining this evening in stubble at other place
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Sept 1888
Sunday 2 I & Nancy & some of little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on Heb by old Saml Hoover went to young Samls to dinner & to Menno Stover's at supper W. very fine & Cler
3 Boys Plowed stubble below bush I asked hands to thresh at other place tomorrow W. fine warm, Cler
4 W McDaniel threshed at other place with Steamer about 250 bus Oats 210 barly 175 F Wheat 120 Peas W. fine Strong NW wind PM
5 Boys Finished harrowing & Rolling fallow drew stones off Barly stubble at other place I & J Cleaned seed Wheat F took 24 bags Oats to D Ramer's AM W. fine prety warm
6 J nearly finished sowing fallow F & B Plowed in stubble at other Place W. Cool last night east wind today
Sept 1888
7 Boys Plowed J harrowed rolled & sowed Barly stubble south of bush with Treadwell Wheat we get it off Br S we sowed fallow with Standard. W. east wind
8 Three boys nearly finished Plowing barly stubble at other place W. fine rain last night drissly awhile this Morning, very heavy rain & some thunder after dark this evening
Sunday 9 at home all day Ketura & Thomas and their girl Anne Stover were here young folks went o Cobers Meeting W. fine Cler warm
10 Finished Sowing Wheat F helped Br N's thresh I walked to Ceder Grove AM. W. fine Cler I went to Markham this evening
11 F & B helped A McCreight thresh AM A ganged barly stubble east of dam J Plowed west of dam I went to Drudges this morning & to Markham PM. W. fine warm
12 J & F Plowed west of dam A ganged B is not well J cut feed Corn with old reaper it is a very good Crop I & Nancy went to Funeral of Pilkey's Baby AM W. very fine
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Sept 1888
13 J & F Plowed A ganged in west end of NE field he has Finished west half of field east of dam where it was thistly W. fine
14 J & F finished east 5 acres west of dam & harrowed & rolled it we intend to sow it with Timothy A ganged W. fine Cool
15 F went to Br S's J Plowed AM Boys Bound & shocked some of feed Corn & I went to half yearly Conference at Wideman's PM W. fine, east wind
Sunday16 at home all day W. Equinoxtial rain from east all day our little dam is full
17 F & B helped NB thresh I J & A went out to plow, too wet J went to Br S's there we Plowed PM W. fine
18 F & B helped NB thresh J Plowed I & A & Henry Made 45 gals Cider W. shower last night fine today got home till 4 Oc I & A Plowed till night
19 F helped Peter Reesor thresh, we sowed Timothy seed on 5 acres west of dam east end of big field then boys Plowed I & Nancy Boiled sauce W. warm
Sept 1888
Heavy thunder showers Passed around through the middle of the day a little rain
20 F helped Peter's thresh AM J & B went to Toronto on Cars A & girls went to Markham AM F & A Plowed I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine
21 F helped B Burkholder thresh J B & A Plowed AM I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's I went to Ringwood Cheese Factory for cheese, got supper at Peter's then Came home W. fine Cler J bound Feed Corn B & A Plowed
22 F & B helped B B thresh I & J & A Plowed W. very fine. Cler
23 Sunday 23 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C. MN's D Ramer's Br inlaw Enos Hoover & Herman were here Menno Burkholder's young folks at supper W. very fine Cler. F went to work in Herman's place this week H is not very well
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Sept 1888
24 H harrowed where we gang plowed B Plowed & F got Frank shod AM I & H Plowed A Harrowed J & B shocked & Cut some Corn PM. W. very fine & warm unusual heavy dew last night
25 Boys Plowed I & H Cleaned grist 16 Bus Wheat at other barn then H took it & 13 bags Oats to Ceder Grove Mills AM I H & A Plowed J & B Cut Corn PM. W. very warm. Cloudy PM. very heavy dew last night
26 H helped JD's thresh with team B Plowed J drew load lumber to Station for Br C AM J & B cut Corn till 3 PM Shower stopped them then I & J brought grist home. W. warm heavy dew this morning I & A plowed awhile PM
27 B helped JD's thresh with team I & A plowed AM J & H went shooting awhile, shot Rabbit A & H shocked Corn PM I walked to Whitevale this evening this is my 52nd Birthday W. fine, few squaals of rain PM Cool this evening
Sept 1888
we finished Plowing Millet stubble and began in field behind barn
28 Boys Plowed H went to Br S's AM Sold Calf 6.75 31 doz eggs 16 cts 2 pr Chickens 50 cts per pair 3 pr Ducks 65 cts per pair to Butcher Lewis of Toronto then I took eggs & Fowl to Coakwells this evening W. Cool
29 Boys Plowed I helped J Plow on both sides of Posts on 11th Con to bank them where we are making wire fence J & H Cut & shocked last of Corn set the threshing machine & run it a little W. very Cool raw wind boys saw a little snow in the air
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Henry went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on St John 1st C by old Saml Hoover. U{illegible} went to Joseph Grove's PM W. Cold this Morning White frost last night drissly rain PM
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Oct 1888
Oct 1 H helped Br C thresh with team we Chored. J got Farmer shod I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. rainy & drissly nearly all day
2 threshed. Our old Horse Power gave out after 8 AM wood work is rotten got Br C's then threshed all Barley about 600 Bus till about 6 PM W. Cloudy AM fine PM N Wind
3 three boys Plowed behind barn Ulrich Burkholders from Indiana were here today. W. Cool
4 Boys all went to Markham I drew 2 small loads Sand from 5th Con Scarboro near G Gunn's W. a little drissly AM
5 H was a Markham Boys Finished Plowing behind barn AM dug Potatoes PM. good crop. I took 2 pr Chickens 2 pr Ducks and 2 Geese to Coakwells
Oct 1888
for Butcher Lewis. W. fine
6 H & B helped Pilkey thresh J, A & Henry dug Potatoes I Chored AM I & Nancy went to Vaughan with Br C & wife, went to Daniel Smiths to stay all night W. fine & Cler
Sundy 7 went to Saml Smith's awhile this Morning then west to Meeting Appropriate sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C went to Abraham Smiths for dinner then Came home. W. a little rain AM drissly Coming home, Mild
8 dug Potatoes awhile shower stopped us then Killed 3 Pigs till noon dug Potatoes PM. W. blowed up Cold from north
9 I & Adeline went Toronto 3 Pigs $7.75 per cwt weighed 302 lbs had Mishap on Danforth road Horse Farmer Kicked and broke shaft then I Borrowed a waggon he kicked
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Oct 1888
again on Queen St (Kingston road) unhitched him. Mr Stover took Waggon to Blk Horse Br C was in & brought waggon back. Boys Plowed & Pulled & took in Mangels 6 loads. W. very Cold from north Cler
10 Boys Plowed, J Picked apples PM & wen to see Job on hill he is one of the Commisioners I have lame back W. sharp & Cler white frost last night
11 Boys Plowed Nancy J & Adeline & Susanna went to Funeral of little Abraham Grove's wife J took grist Oats after they came home W. fine Cler
12 J B & A Plowed F Picked apples till about 10 AM it began to rain from east Isaac Moyer's brought young Amos Moyer & wife here for dinner rainy all day Boys Cleaned load Barly at other place PM
Oct 1888
13 Boys Chored AM F & B Plowed in field behind Cider house J took 66 Barley to Green River station @ 75 cts PM. W. rainy AM Cler PM
Sunday 14 I & Nancy & some of the little ones walked to John Reesor's awhile PM AB's Martha & Jesse were here today I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper. W. fine
15 F & B Plowed AM Finished digging Potatoes PM I & B & A Cleaned load barly AM J took it to Station @ 75 cts PM I walked to J Mainland PM. W. white frost fine today
16 F & B finished Plowing in NE Corner field part that was ganged I & J & A Cleaned last of barly at other barn AM J took it to Station F & B began Plowing at other place PM. barly is 75 cts yet Abraham Dover & wife were here PM. W. a little showry PM
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Oct 1888
17 F & B Plowed at other place I & J went to Markham AM Picked lot of apples PM W. fine Nancy & Esther helped
18 J & F Plowed I & B & A Picked apples. W. fine Cler
19 J F & B went to Plow, soon Came home again began to rain & blow from east about 8 Oc I walked to Green River Station AM, got wet rained nearly all day
20 F & B Plowed J & A Picked some apples I & Nancy & Anne & Henry went to Toronto on CPR W. fine a little squaaly at noon snowed some had fine time with Children
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron suitable remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords
Oct 1888
supper by Br C Dan'l Shirks & David Stover were here Herman was here too young folks all went to Br C's for supper W. Cler. Cold N wind frose pretty hard last night
22 Three boys Plowed at other place I & A Picked apples drove Sow to Jac Reesor's I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. fine
23 J Plowed awhile at other place AM B B Plowed behind Cider house J helped them PM F & I & A Picked apples harrowed Potato ground J Spragge & his Brother fixed wall Corner of turnip Cellar & old Horse stable W. east wind all day began to rain this evening I went to Br S's AM
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Oct 1888
24 Boys Plowed. W. fine
25 F made about 70 gals Cider AM Boys all began Pulling turnips PM W. very fine & mild
26 J took 11 bags Oats & got them Chopped F & B Plowed AM they all Pulled turnips PM we Boiled Sauce & I & J Killed a Pig PM W. very fine began to rain little tonight
27 Boiled Sauce Boys Chored AM I went to Ceder Grove & brought some salt & scantling from IM J & B finished Plowing behind Cider house F & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. drissly AM some showers PM
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's, W. mild, a little squaaly
29 Boys drew 12 loads turnips AM Pulled few PM Shower stopped them then they drew 10 loads till night W. mild
30 Boys drew & Pulled some turnips AM I & B & A went to Higgins Sale I bought Rip Saw 50 cts small saw and small Plane
Oct Nov 1888
25 cts for both J & F went shooting shot 2 Brown Rabbits 2 Partridges & 3 Black Squirrels. W. fine Cler
31 Boys drew turnip & finished Pulling I & Nancy drew in Cabbage Motherinlaw & Peter's were here Had splendid Dinner of Game W. fine
Nov 1 Boys finished drawing turnip til about 3 PM then began drawing in feed Corn I went to Ceder Grove AM. W. very fine we have 48 bis loads of very fine turnip, very warm today
2 Drew in Corn shower stopped us about 3 PM J got Horses shod & B worked at Middle stable of old barn. W. warm
3 F & J Plowed in Potato ground J brought load gravel from Rouge at School house PM then finshed drawing in feed Corn B worked at stables I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM W. windy this morning very fine & warm PM
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Nov 1888
Sunday 4 at home Br S's were here Herman came last night W. fine Cler
5 Three boys Plowed in turnip ground AM I & A brought home Cow Rody from other place she Calved we think yesterday I & A plowed & other boys drew in last of Corn (Hill Corn) PM & they took one load to other barn there was no room at home & brought home Big Steer tied him up to fatten W. very fine & warm, Beautifull.
6 Three Boys Plowed A Plowed with one team, B finished Middle Stable I walked to Whitevale AM. W. fine Heavy shower last night Some thunder. I saw fish worms Crawling today Br N's brought Saml Frets & wife & little boy to stay all night
7 I & Nancy took Frets' to Br C's & to JD's & to Moyer's to dinner awhile to NB's then to M C Frets' & left them there W. fine warm Cler
Nov 1888
Boys finished Plowing root ground except front of headlands F took turnip slicer to get fixed at Br S's B plowed at other place PM
8 Husked Corn W. rain from East all day J Brought home Chop this evening
9 Boys went shooting into Pickering Shot Grey Cross Fox & Black squirrel W. Cloudy some drissly all day I & A went to Br S's AM I went to Br N's this morning
J went shooting with Br C's Thomas AM shot nothing Husked Corn B brought home turnip slicer from Br S's Pm took home Br C's Horse Power this evening W. rainy AM Cleaned up PM
Sunday 11 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's W. Cler, sharp strong North wind
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Nov 1888
12 I helped Pilkey Kill 5 hogs AM F & B Plowed at other place J Plowed Headlands in root ground this Morning then Horse Frank took sick he brought Burrows I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine
13 Three Boys helped Br C thresh with team J quit at noon & B helped a little longer Br inlaw Peter brought Herman home his time is up W. very fine Beautiful I went to D Ramer's & B Whits PM
14 H worked at Br C's B helped NB Cover turnip Pit Am & awhile PM F & A Finished Plowing at other place F & J fixed Platform at well at other place W. fine
Thanksgiving day 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's Boys went shooting 3 Rabbits & fine lot of squirrels then was Meeting at Widemans but not at Hebron W. very fine & mild
Nov 1888
16 Boys Cleaned up new piece of soil at other place & F began plowing it W. very fine
17 Put apples down Cellar & fixed stable AM drew wood from other place with 2 waggons Pm I went to Ceder Grove Pm. W. ground with with snow frose hoard
Sunday 18 Went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy staid with little Anne she is not very well J & B did not feel well & staid, remarks & sermon on St Mat 19 C 16 to end of c by Br C's Br inlaw S Lehman D Hane's Johnny Ramer's & AB Ramer's & B Stover were here PM. W. sharp east wind began to snow after dark
19 Chored AM F got Charley shod Husked Corn & J & F
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Nov 1888
Plowed rough sod at other place PM. W. ground white with snow this morning fine Cler today all thawed again
20 Boys drew dung on young orchard & Chored I went to M Barkeys & to Johnny Reesor's AM drew home wood from other bush with 2 Waggons PM. W. frose hard last night fine & Cler today
21 Sawed up big green Pine that wind blew down in other bush I went to Br S's PM he started his Chopping store this PM he built an addition to his SawMill & intends to Custom work. W. Cold & Cler B went to Markham PM
22 Finished Sawing Pine tree & boys Moved fence where we are Clearing up rough sod. W. very Cold frose hard roads wearing down I ewnt to Ceder Grove PM
23 Boys went shooting got a fox W some milder Cler
Nov 1888
24 Boys Cleaned 2 loads Barley, J & H took them to Station PM got 60 cts it was No 2 & the Price is down I went to W McDowells AM & to Johnny Reesor's & to J JD's W. fine thawing some F went to Mart Hoover's PM he is going shooting to Scott. W fine, prety mild
Sunday 25 at home all day. W. windy
26 H & B helped A McCreight to thresh till about 3 PM J fixed barn and brought 2 loads Hemlock wood for steamer we asked hands to thresh tomorrow W. snow till about 10 AM fine PM
27 W McDowell threshed with steamer about Bus Oats & 100 Bus Mixed Barly & Oats got done 1/2 past 3 PM. W. rather Cloudy began to rain slowly about 4 PM
28 H helped Johnny Reesor's thresh we Cleaned grist Wheat & J took it to Ceder Grove W. drissly most of the day
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Nov Dec 1888
29 H & B helped Br S's thresh I helped Johnny Reesor finish few hours this Morning I & Henry & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. Cloudy, Mild, roads very Muddy
30 Boys drew 2 loads straw home from other place AM B helped Br C's thresh with team awhile PM H brought home Chop from Br S's I went to Uncle Josephus Bush Sale PM. W. very fine, Cler & Mild
Dec 1 H went to Toronto on Cars B finished drawing dung on young Orchard AM he went to bring F home from his hunt PM he & Mart Hoover shot 45 Rabbits but the dogs worried 10 they only brought home 35 & 2 Partridges they also shot a Porcupine W. fine Cler
Sunday 2 I & Nancy, Henry & Anne went to M Barkey's PM. W. fine Ketura came to stay all night White frost this morning
Dec 1888
3 H went to Whitevale to Br S's AM Boys drew some wood home out of Old Bush & F Made axe handle we fixed shop nearly for Butchering W. frose hard B under brushed at other place PM
4 Killed 5 hogs W. very fine & Mild began to snow this evening
5 Chored & F Made an axe handle AM F, H & A under brushed at other place PM. W. Mild snow going about an inch fell last night
6 F helped NB's Kill hogs H & B under brushed J is not well this while I went to Ceder Grove AM W. blowed up pretty Cold
7 Three boys finished under brushing & began Cutting Cord wood we intend to Clear a few acres at other place W. thawing again Br C took Ketura home today. she has been here all week
8 Boys Cut wood W. mild east wind
Sunday 9 Johnny Reesor's were here with their Twin Babies
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Dec 1888
Boys & girls went to Johnny Ramer's this evening. W. very fine & Cler
10 Boys cut wood I & Nancy went to Markham AM. W. fine Mild
11 F & B Adeline & Susand helped AB's Kill hogs H & J brought load ovenwood from other bush AM F & H had to go to Whitevale PM on account of a disturbance on a Sunday evening about a week ago I & J made 45 gals Cider PM W. very fine & Mild
12 H helped Br C Kill hogs Adeline helped too F & B Cut wood I & J put put away some Cider for drinking W. strong Cold north wind Cler
13 Boys Cut wood I & J took 8 bags Oats to Br S's to get Chopped I went to Post office J brought Chop home PM. W. very Cold Coldest this season
14 Boys cut wood I went to Post office & J went to Whitevale PM there is a Cobbler at Ceder Grove I brought home Herman's Boots PM
Dec 1888
W. very strong N wind Calmer this evening
15 Boys cut wood AM J & F went to Markham & H went to Whitevale PM I & J thawed Pump at other place & brought small load wood to Meeting house & sawed it AM W. milder, east wind
Sunday 16 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Young Saml Hoover Sermon on St Luke 10th C by Old Saml JH Ramers and Anne Stover were here PM. W. very cloudy this morning began to rain about 10 oc rained all day very Mild
17 Boys husked all Corn in other barn. W. very mild & Cloudy a little drissly PM
18 Boys threshed few Peas AM. Put on 3 wires on 80 rods of Post along 11th Con PM. W. snowed some last night strong north wind, very Cold
19 Boys Cut wood J took 3 girls to Johnny Ramer's & brought them home this evening. W. Cold wind Cler
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Dec 1888
20 Chored. H went to Burrows for some Powder Horse Major has Cough F & B went to Toronto 29 lbs Butter 23 cts 12 1/2 prs Rabbits 30 cts per pr 25 cts for some, 2 Fox skins @ $3.00 the other $1.25. I & J thawed pump at other place this morning. W. Milder strong wind this evening
21 Boys Chored H helped NB clean barly W. mild this morning real Blissard from the north all day pretty cold this evening
22 Boys cut wood I & J took 15 bags Oats to Br S's & got it Chopped PM. W. Cold & Cler this morning milder this evening, very fine
Sunday 23 at home all day Adeline Burkholder & Fanny Brownsberger were here W. fine pretty Mild
24 F & H Adeline & Esther went to Toronto on Cars J & B went shooting shot Rabbit I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. very fine & Mild
25 Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Susanna she staid with little Anne she has some sore throat AB's were here PM remarks and sermon on St Luke 2nd C by Br C. W. Mild cloudy a little drissly at noon snow all gone except few banks
26 Boys cut wood awhile AM rain stopped them about 10 AM
Dec 1888
then they all went to Johnston's sale on the old Peter's farm at Cherrywood PM. W. a little drissly AM foggy PM. Mild
27 Killed 4 hogs Br C's Thomas helped. W. very mild & soft AM began to freese PM
28 Boys cut wood I went to Gibson's at old Jac Lapp farm with NB. Am to back{might be bank} his note he bought some Pigs yesterday at the sale. W. Cold, frose hard I salted Pork, PM
29 Boys cut wood Abram & Susanna went to Markham AM J got Frank shod, AM, I & J put on some wire on Posts on 11th Con & reeled up some on Pickering townline that we had put along inside of fence some years ago to protect the maple trees. W. mild
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's young folks went to Cobers Meeting Will Reesor's were here this evening Jac Reesor brought Pr Joseph Gingrich & H Bauman here to stay
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Dec 1888 Jan 1889
all night Boys & girls went to Johnny Reesor's after supper W. mild Cler about one inch snow after dark Bedtime
31 Boys went Foxhunting got nothing I took Gingrich & Bauman to Isaac Moyer's then to JD's to dinner to Br C's & left them at Br N's W. fine Mild snow about all gone
Jan 1st 1889 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on 1st John 1st C by Joseph Gingerich W. mild
2 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Young Saml Hoover sermon on St Luke 4th C by Joseph Gingerich went to Br inlaw Peter's W. fine mild roads good Boys Cut wood B cut his foot this PM, not very bad
3 I & Nancy went to JB's Boys Cut wood. W. fine, Cler & Mild thawing, White frost this morning
4 Boys cut wood J went to Ham's Sale PM W. mild, freeses at night thaws in daytime Tapped 2 trees in dooryard today
Jan 1889
sap run fast
5 Boys Cut wood H helped Br C's draw load straw this morning then Thomas helped Cut wood till noon I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove AM. W. Mild. east wind sap run all night, not much today
6 Sunday at home all day W. rain all day
7 Boys drew away fence from 11 Con where we made wire fence I & John drew 4 small second growth pine logs AM B & F took 10 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped H went to Br S's PM. W. about 5 inches snow last night. Mild thawing today very sloppy sleighing W. Murison Brought Mary Dykes to stay all night
8 Boys finished drawing Boys drew away fence with 2 sleighs AM F & H Cut wood J & B finished drawing rails PM Nancy & Mary
Dykes went to Br C's today W. mild thawing a little
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Jan 1889
9 Boys Cleaned Peas & F filed saw W. rain from east nearly all day
10 Boys Chored AM F & H Cut wood PM W. heavy wind from west last night and AM a few inches snow last night snow blowed strong AM not som so much PM Mary Dyke's called to say goodbye this evening
11 H & Adeline went to Markham AM J helped Cut wood today W. fine
12 I & F went to Markham AM Boys all Cut wood PM B helped too his foot is about healed W. very fine & Cler sap run well PM Ketura has been here a few days
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon by Br C Uriah Drudge's & Menno Stover's were here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's this evening W. fine Mild a little snow PM roads good for wheeling almost sleighing
Jan 1889
14 Boys cut wood I & J Drew home load Peastraw from other place & took 10 bags Mixed Chop AM & brought it home PM. W. fine Cler sap run PM
15 Boys cut wood I & J Drew Jag Pea straw AM J went shooting & I made Brine for last Killed Pork PM I made for first Killed ago. W. very fine & Cler
16 Boys Cut wood Br inlaw John Hoover's were here W. mild Cloudy AM began to rain from east about 3 PM, not heavy
17 Boys cut wood, W. soft thawing
18 Boys cut wood J took turnip slicer to Br S's to get it fixed AM I & J took 15 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped PM. W. Colder freesing. some snow this evening
19 Boys Chopped AM F got Horses shod Nancy and B went to Markham PM W. very Cold nearly Zero this Morning
Sunday 20 at home all day
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Jan 1889
Isaac Moyer's were here today & Br S's Isaac & Lydia & Emma this evening W. strong east wind all day snowed a little till 3 PM began to Come heavy
21 Boys delivered steer at Coakwells on 10th Con @ $42.00. AM Chored PM & then F & H & girls went to Danl Shirks at Danl Ramer's W. mild strong North wind about 6 in snow
22 I took Children to school with Cutter Boys drew 23 logs to SM B got Horse Major shod PM JD's were here this evening W. fine & Cler rough sleighing
23 Boys drew 10 logs AM J drew 7 PM & other boys cut wood. they are cutting the good Maple & Basswood & Beech into logs & the rest into wood W. fine snow going again Jac Wideman Came to stay all night
24 Boys cut wood J drew {blank space} logs PM I went to Markham as Juror to Division Court there was no Jury Case Called W. mild thawing, I went in Buggy
Jan 1889
25 Boys Cut wood AM F H & B went to a sale on 4th of Pickering I & J took 9 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's PM W. very fine thawing sap runs we we have Boiled a little sugar & Molasses. I tapped 2 young trees in dooryard a few weeks ago
26 Boys cut wood J brought home Chop W. fine warm
Sunday 27 at home all day. W. Cloudy began to snow about 10 AM snowed all day
28 Boys dug a drave for Adam Shirks wife this morning She was Buried at Hebron this AM Sermon on 39th Psalm by Br C. old Saml Hoover spoke too. Old Saml's & young Saml's were here to dinner W. about 10 inches snow, pretty Cold
29 Boys sawed wood AM Threshed some Peas PM they & girls went to AB's this evening W. very Cold today Milder this evening, good sleighing
30 Boys cut wood & J drew 2 big Pine logs AM F H & B went to Wilson's sale on 5th Con Pickering PM
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Feb 1889
18 F & H Cut wood & J drew 4 logs AM they Chored, topped oats PM W. began to Snow about 9 AM snowed all day
19 Boys topped oats. H took 15 bags oats to Br S's PM W. Blustry, not very Cold
20 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Boys finished wood J brought home Chop PM W. sharp. West wind about 5 inches of fresh snow
21 Boys drew home straw from other place AM J went to Br S's & Sale on 6th Con Pickering F went Fox hunting H B I & A went to funeral of Leslie Whaley at Ceder Grove PM W. fine Cler
22 Boys Cleaned Peas & Chored AM they Cut down dead pine in other bush & sawed it into Sawlogs PM I went to Ceder Grove PM W. strong wind drifting some
23 F & H drew one log to SM AM & 4 PM B went for Dr Robinson PM J is not so well W. Cold. Cler. sharp air
Sunday 24 at home all day H went to Markham to see Dr for J he is coming to see him tommorrow he feels a little better W. pretty sharp
Feb 1889
25 F & B drew 2 pine logs last of dead tree W. pretty Cold, fine Cler 26 They drew 7 hard wood logs PM
26 F went to Green River to look for Ice Jacob Hoover is Cutting @ 2 ctsper Block F brought 24 Blocks PM H took 3 bags Peas to Br S's & took Scholars this Morning & brought home Chop & Scholars PM W east wind some snow Adeline Came home from Waterloo she enjoyed her visit very much
27 Boys drew home some Chaff from other barn AM F brought 16 Blocks Ice PM I & B went to Br' S's & he went to Ceder Grove W. soft snow AM Mild PM
28 F brought 16 Blocks Ice AM then they drew load straw from other Place. Br inlaw Jesse Hoover was here. I & Nancy & little ones were at MN's Called awhile at Br inlaw Simon Hoover's he was badly kicked in the breast by a horse on Monday evening. W. fine mild
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Mar 1889
March 1 Boys drew straw I & B took 10 bags Peas & Oats to Br S's PM W. Mild foggy trees covered with White frost
2 Boys Chored Hitched & drove Colt PM I went to AB's PM. W. very mild, thawing Cloudy
Sunday 3 at home all day Boys & girls went to Br C's for dinner & to Tilman McDowel's this evening they were not at thome then they went to Johnny Ramer's. W. fine mild, thawing
4 Boys topped Oats AM drew few loads wood home out of old bush PM then I & H drew Oak log to SM. Jacob Reesor's young folks brought young Kratz from Clinton here this evening W. very fine
5 Boys took very early dinner & then F H & B went to Douglas's sale on old Peter Milne Homestead. W. very fine & Cler & Mild
6 Boys moved some fence across swail on sideroad at other place & shoveled Snow where they are to build the woodpile
Mar 1889
AM. began to draw out wood PM Br inlaw Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today. I & Nancy & little ones were at JD's this evening. W. fine thawing
7 F & B drew out wood till about 10 AM when Horse Major stept on a stick & ruptured his side went for Burrows, he is very bad. W. rough, N wind Boys went to DD Gibson's sale on JD's farm PM
8 attended Horse he was very bad is better this evening I went to Ceder Grove after supper Abraham Grove & Barbara Stover were here today W. squaals of snow & windy, not Cold
9 attended Horse he is getting better F brought home Oat Chop H took it yesterday W. Squaaly not very Cold, Sleighing good again
Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J remarks & sermon
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Mar 1889
on St Mark part of 6th C by Br C AB's young folks and B Stover were here at dinner our young folks went to JD's this evening I & Nancy & Anne went awhile to Br C's PM. W. fine, strong N wind east & west roads drifted some
11 Boys drew out wood W. Mild thawing Major is getting better slowly
12 Boys drew out wood I & Nancy and little ones went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's to dinner & to Menno Burkholder's to supper W. very mild & fine sleighing about gone
13 Boys drew home straw our wood I & Nancy went to Markham AM W. thawing sleighing about done
14 Boys drew straw AM drew out wood PM. W. raw east wind not thawing much today
15 Boys drew out wood W. fine thawing
16 Boys drew out wood I & little boys husked Corn PM Robin Come W. fine Cler east wind the last three days but no storm yet
Mar 1889
Sunday 17 I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy B's W. fine mild freeses at night & thaws in day time air comes from east more or less every day
18 Boys finished drawing out wood & drew few rails to Sideroad fence AM Chored & I & F brought load sawdust & fixed Ice house roof PM. W. Mild
19 Boys threshed Peas I & H took grist Mixed Chop to Br S's AM W very mild roads bad saw a Meadowlark today & also a King bird
20 Boys Cleaned topthreshed Oats Am & Cleaned 20 Bus of Ramer's Peas the product of one load, began to thresh Golden vine Peas I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. Mild, raw air wind N east & east
21 Boys threshed Peas AM. we tapped about 100 Buckets PM sap did not run very well J & Susanna went to Markham to Dr PM they are both taking Medicine yet W. mild Wind rather N east
22 Boys finished threshing Golden vine Peas. W. bright & Cler, cloudy this evening
23 Boys Chored B took sow to S Coxworth I & H took Nancy and Susanna to Station they went to Toronto Boys all went to
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Mar 1889
Thoms sale east of Cherrywood PM I & A gathered 18 Buckets sap & I brought Nancy & Susanna home this evening J & A took 14 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped AM W. very fine & warm sap running a little
Sunday 24 I & Nancy & Br C & Rebbecca went to Meeting at Altona in our spring waggon remarks by young Sam Hoover Sermon on St Luke 5 C by Br C went to MN's to dinner W. fine roads pretty bad in places
25 Boys began Cutting stove wood in old bush I boiled nearly 5 qts Molasses W. Cler prety Cool sap run pretty well PM
26 Boys sawed wood & Cleaned some Seed Oats Br inlaw Peter Came to exchange some today F & A took Horse Farmer to Markham to try & sell him today, did not sell Gathered lot of sap this evening W. frose hard last night thawed today
27 Boys built piece of fence along sideroad at other place AM they all went to Simon
Mar 1889
B Reesor's Sale P.M I Boiled nearly 11 qts Molasses. W. fine
28 Boys sawed wood H wen to Pearsons in Scarboro yesterday AM & this AM to get seed Oats he was not at home They fixed & set old Horse power & began Cutting feed PM I boiled over 7 qts Molasses W. squaals of snow sap run well PM
29 Boys cut some feed with Horse Power it works very well J & A went to Markham AM F H & B went to Elias Stover's wood Bee PM he has rented JD's farm where D Gibson lived. PM I boiled 1 qts Moasses W. pretty Cold N wind sap did not run
30 Boys cut wood AM H brought 2 loads sawdust from Br S's & took grist Mixed Chop W. raw east wind. I went along & went to Ceder Groves
Sundy 31 at home I & Nancy went to Br S's PM his wife was not well she is better W. flurries of snow AM came fast towards evening snowed fast coming home
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April 1889
April 1 sowed grass seed AM on fall Wheat in NW Corner field brought home Chop & 21 bags full Wheat from other place H got Doll Farmer shod PM W. about 4 inches snow. thawing PM
2 Finished sowing grass seed this Morning then boys Cut wood Gathered lot of sap this evening running very fast W. frose a little last night thawing today, snow nearly all gone
3 Boiled sap till supper Made 6 1/2 qts Molasses Boys husked some Corn gathered sap to Keep Buckets from running over W. heavy soft snow nearly all AM Driving and drissly snow all PM till supper thunder this morning, strong east wind all day Sap running all day & last night
4 F & H Cut wood B got Farmer & Frank shod AM F & H went Fishing to Kirkham's with Dipnet Caught over 50 Suckers one speckled trout & few small fish I Boiled 6 qts Molasses W. fine, snow going
April 1889
5 B went Dipping Suckers with Br C's Thomas he got 14 F & H went to Shanks Sawing Bee PM I Boiled over 10 qts Molasses W. fine
6 Boys Cut some feed AM F went Dipping Suckers PM Caught 15 I Boiled sap all day brought home syrup H. went to McCreight Sawing Bee PM W. very fine frose last night
Sunday 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to M Barkey's PM At Boys & girls went to NB's Abram Came for us after supper to tell that John was very bad he had Pain in his Stomach I went for Dr Robinson John was better before Dr Came. W. fine
8 I boiled sap Boys Cut wood in old bush AM in other bush PM R Wallace was here at supper W. very warm heard frogs in bush today
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April 1889
9 I Boiled 10 qts Molasses Boys Cut wood in other bush W. very fine no frost last night, no sap today
10 Boys Cut wood I & Nancy Finished of syrup in bush Made 8 qts Molasses this Morning JB's were here today W. very fine & Cler roads pretty dry
11 Boys Cut wood J went to Markham AM I went to SM PM W. warm Cloudy PM, looks like rain I forgot to Mention that B went Pike Shooting with Br S's David yesterday they shot 1, Cowan shot 8 for them
12 F H & B & Will Reesor went fishing to Kirkhams early this morning Caught 195 Suckers 2 Pikes among them Came home at noon Picked Stones off Clover at other place PM W. fine
13 Boys Put last of wire on Posts at 11th Con except about 4 rods of one wire I & Nancy went to Markham AM Boys drew stones & fixed fence at other place PM W. Cold north wind frose last night fine Cler today I went to M Barkeys and Paid doctor Bill at Burrows $12.00 PM
April 1889
Sunday 14 at home Peter's Reesor were here at noon, W. fine
15 H & B drew stones off Clover at other place & ganged in some furrows F Plowed young Orchard W. fine warm a little frost last night I & F brought home kettles & sap tubs from bush this morning C Patton dressed Knots off Kitchen floor Had Burrows here this evening, horse Major had bad spell.
16 Cut feed awhile this morning H grubbed opposite Pilkey with old seeder F ganged furrows all over place & then ganged in field behind Cider house I went to M Barkey's W I & B Cleaned seed grain & 25 Bus Peas, W. fine warm Cler
17 H sowed 5 1/2 acres Oats opposite Pilkey, then grubbed east of dam I & B Cleaned lot of Peas F ganged then B ganged I & F took 10 bags Mixed Chop to Br S's with Mag & Major Mag had a Colt on Friday night W. fine warm Cler east wind the last few days J is not able to work this long time
18 Sowed Timothy seed opposite Pilkeys before Breakfast then F harrowed with Major & 3 yr old mare
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April 1889
she works well B ganged H grubbed east of dam W. fine warm very warm
Good Friday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron except John remarks by Br C sermon on St John 19 C by old Saml Hoover AB's were here at dinner then I & Nancy & Abe & Lissy went to see Br inlaws Peter he is very sick we went in our 3 spring waggon W. very warm, {illegible scribble} heavy rain & thunder Coming home, got wet
20 B finished ganging back of Cider house then grubbed back of garden H sowed Oats east of dam, nearly finished it harrowed after him. J went to Markham AM W. fine warm growing
Easter Sunday 21 at home young folks went to Cober's Meeting JH Ramer's John Lehman Saml G Reesor's & Jesse Reesor from St Josephs Island were here PM JD's were here but did not stay W. fine Cler but but very Cold & strong NW wind
April 1889
Easter Monday 22 at home all day H & B went fishing to Kirkham's with Elias & Ben Stover after 4 PM Caught 90 suckers W. Cler & fine strong wind yet
23 B finished grubbing back of garden H finished Oat field then began drilling Barly back of garden then B harrowed back of Cider house, F harrowed ahead of H then helped B till night J got Major shod W. fine Cooler sharp frost the last two nights
24 B grubbed east half of N East Corner field H sowed field behind Cider house with barly did not quite done F harrowed AM rolled oats opposite Pilkeys till 4 PM where strong wind storm & heavy rain stopped them all. Cool AM warm PM H exchanged 15 bus Oats with Johnny Reesor after supper
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April 1889
25 F & H ganged in West half of NE Corner field I & J & B drew 25 hardwood logs at Br S's AM A ganged B sowed Oats in east half of NE field J & H went to Markham PM W. fine, rather Cloudy awhile
26 B finished ganging AM Grubbed at other place PM H finished Oats & sowed west half with Peas F harrowed and sowed young Orchard with ta{illegible} & Oats W. cler & rather cooler I went to AB's AM & to JD's & put on some grafts PM
27 H sowed Barly at other place till noon B grubbed alittle at other place then finished harrowing barley behind Cider house till noon. F harrowed at other place. W. Cloudy AM drissly rain PM heavy tonight
Sunday 28 at home all day wrote a letter to Lissie Weaver in Indiana Boys & girls went to Br C's awhile tonight W. Drissly rain nearly all day
April May 1889
29 F took 10 bus Wheat to B Hoover's Mill & got it exchanged H took 12 bags Peas & Barly to Br S's & got it Chopped AM three boys drew stones off new sod & Plowed some W. Cooler drissly PM
20 Three boys Finished sowing Barly & sowed 4 acres Peas & few acres Oats at other place girls & neighbours girls Scrubbed Meeting house AM. W. Cloudy & Cool I went to saw mill PM
May 1 I & F & B Piled lumber AM H Finished Plowing rough sod & ganged in Peas at other place W. Cool
2 Finished Seeding W. cool
3 Brought home sap buckets & cut lot of feed with Horse Power AM I went to Markham & boys overhauled Calf pasture fence & fixed things up a little PM W. fine & Cler a slight frost last night
4 Boys banked 40 rods wire fence on 11th Con AM
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May 1889
took 3 Colts to other barn & Cleaned out stables J got Farmer shod PM W. fine & warm, very fine this evening trees are budding fast Cattle on roads a week already
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J & Adeline Appropriate remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C Mother inlaw & Peter's were here PM W. very fine & growing
6 Plowed & banked north 40 rods of wire fence on 11th Con Abram rolled. W. very warm
7 drew dung for Mangles back of barn Fixed Manger in north sheep pen for Stallion Cleaned back garden Covered it with Manure W. fine & very warm
8 H Plowed for Mangels F Plowed back garden AM F finished Plowing Harrowing & rolling Mangel ground I & H & J drew in Pine logs & Piled last of Maple B finished stall PM W. very warm & fine
May 1889
we set out 10 White ash trees after supper but they had leafed out so far I doubt if they will grow the woods are fairly green
9 Boys drew 1 row of dung behind barn for early Potatoes then took Potatoes out of cellar then spread & Plowed dung down I & A dug in front garden. W. very very warm Ionson Came this evening with Stallion to stay all night & little can
10 Planted 8 more Potatoes & sowed 24 drills Mangels AM washed sheep & Piled some Pine lumber PM W very warm, short showers at noon
11 drew dung on root ground AM Fixed fences at other place & took young Cattle & turned Colts to grass PM W. Cool I went to Jacob Reesor's this Morning I Measured a growth of Beech wood 7 1/4 in long this morning
Sunday 12 I & Nancy, Henry & A{illegible} went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Young Sam Hoover sermon on Hebrews 11th by old Saml
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May 1889
Went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner & to Enos Hoover's to supper W. fine Cool
13 B & A drew dung F & H staked fence at other place AM all drew dung PM W. fine & Cool
14 Boys sheared sheep & spread dung AM Plowed in root ground with 2 teams & I & H Piled lumber PM W. fine shower last night & this Morning. Turned Cool this evening
15 Boys drew dung I & Abram Cleaned out hens feeding house I went to Manasse Frets's PM we buried Horse Major he had been pretty smart the last few weeks but the rupture Inflamed again last night and he died this evening W. Cler. Cool thunder shower at bedtime
16 I & H & B Piled lumber F & H Sawed Pine wood at other place AM Plowed PM. W. fine Cool
17 drew dung & Plowed Martha Cook was here last night Nancy went with her to Saml Shanks today W. fine M Barkey began Painting Meeting house today I walked walked to Br S's this evening
May 1889
18 Planted 16 rows Corn AM & drew some dung H & B plowed PM F went to Dunkards feast PM. W. very very warm
Sunday 19 at home young folks went to Br N's JD's were here PM W warm, Thunder shower went south fine shower here
20 Boys finished Plowing root ground except strip for feed Corn Planted 200 little spruce trees PM. I got them from NB Saml Lankins was here at dinner W. fine Cooler F & Adeline went to Markham PM
21 Cut Potatoes & drew dung on feed Corn ground AM Boys nearly finished Plowing feet Corn ground & I went to Markham PM W. slight shower this Morning drissly during the day
22 F & B cut ovenwood at other place H finished Plowing feed Corn ground A harrowed & rolled it H began Painting spring waggon with ready mixed Paint AM Boys Planted Potatoes A Painted spring waggon Planted feed corn about half of it
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May 1889
I & Br C & JD fixed Meeting house windows PM. W Cold NW wind Cler
23 F & H cut ovenwood in other bush B & A Pulled Pidgeon weed in NW Corner field AM they Pulled at other place F & H fixed some fence at other Place PM W. Cool
24 Chored AM Boys done nothing I & A & Henry drew 2 loads stove wood from other bush PM W. Thunder shower went around PM, a very little rain blowed up Cold this evening
25 Boys cut feed & some straw for to fill beds AM drew stones off fallow at other place & dug out few oak stumps I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. Cool Cler
Sunday 26 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Widemans four Waterloo men Conducted the service Elias Weber Isaac Weber Menno Cressman & young Bauman we went to D Nighswanders to dinner & to Saml Barkeys old H Barkey place to supper W. Cool Cler
May 1889
27 Killed 3 Pigs AM F & girls went to Markham H got horses Frank & Charly shod PM. W. drissly off & on all day
28 H & B Piled dung at other barn AM overhauled fence east of barnyard PM F & A went to Toronto 3 Pigs 400 @ $7.00. 5 Bags Potatoes 30 cts per bag JD's brought Simon Shank & daughter to dinner W. strong NW wind Cool I went to Ceder Grove AM
29 Three Boys dug out 3 PIne stumps near bush in field behind barn did not get the last one out Jac Reesor & Michael Frets's Called PM with Clements & wife & Ab Snider & wife from Waterloo W. heavy frost last night frose quite a few vegetables Cool east wind, began to rain 5 PM
Ascension Day 30 all went to Meeting at at Hebron except J & Susanna remarks by Bishop Gayman sermon on Acts 1 C by Rev Joseph Wismer R'd Isaac Rittenhouse spoke too & he came home with us to dinner Deacon Steckly from H{illegible} Deacon Menno Shants Came to stay all night W. rainy all day from east
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May 1889 June
31 I took Deacons Shants, Steckly & David Cressman to yearly Conference at Wideman' there were a good many visitors from Waterloo & some from Indiana very everything passed off very quietly and it was Closed at noon a good many of us went to Tilman Reesor's to dinner. W. rain nearly all day Rebbeca Martin's Called this evening Adeline & Herman & Thomas brought her they were visiting today with Matilda Groff she was here last night
June 1 Boys Chored, Made a few gates Isaac Moyer's brought A Pre Abraham Rittenhouse & wife a while Br N's brought Bishop Shaun & Pre Hoover & wife from Indiana at awhile Br S brought Amos Weber & wife & Menno Reesor's wife to supper W. Cleaned up this Morning Some young white ash & Butternut tops from on Tuesday night, Potatoes & Corn too
Sunday 2 all went to Meeting at Widemans except J & H suitable remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Bishop Shaun A Martin & Br C Pre M Hoover from Indiana spoke too W went to JH Ramers young folks went to Enos Hoover's W. Cool rather Cloudy
June 1889
3 F H B & A went fishing to Big Rouge Caught about 130 fine fresh suckers there were 5 Mullets among them. AM Pulled down fence west of dam PM W. fine Cler F went to Markham PM
4 H went to NB's bee drawing tiles from Snowball's AM, got none. A & F laid up fence H & B washed Br C's sheep PM W. fine
5 Boys worked at fence & sorted Potatoes W. drissly & Cloudy
6 H brought load of tiles from Snowballs for NB AM F rode with him & went to Unionville & got his road list A & B finished fence east of dam H & F Plowed in root field next bush where we intend to sow Millet I & J & A took 8 bags Chop to Br S's & then brought load wood. W. Cool. Cler
7 I H & B helped Br S move their bank barn AM H & B went to Johnny Ramers raising PM F & A Plowed AM sorted potatoes PM W. Cloudy began to rain
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June 1889
about 11 AM rained till about 3 PM
8 Cleaned grist Wheat at other barn AM & H took it to Ceder Grove Mills Boys Plowed for Millet PM W. Cloudy
Whit Sunday 9 at home all day W. foggy Cloudy, rain at times all day
Whit Monday 10 Boys all went fishing to Mouth of Rouge Caught fine mess I & Henry took girls to br S's to quilting then took Butter & Eggs to Coakwells @ 15 cts for Butter & 12 cts for Eggs I brought girls home this evening W. Cloudy this Morning very fine today
11 F H & B helped Br S's finish moving barn AM. B helped Jack it up PM 2 Boys Plowed a little piece for Millet in big field where Timothy was not very good A harrowed & drew off stones W. fine I & A drew 2 loads wood from other bush AM 12 Joseph Weber & wife came to stay all night they walked from Br C's
12 I & Nancy went visiting with Weber's to AB's to dinner awhile to Peter Reesor's then to JD's to supper then took them to Lewis Reesor's & left them. W. very very fine, light W wind
June 1889
13 F is Pathmaster he worked on Scarboro Townline A drove one team H & B took turns filling & driving the other team W. fine & Cler
14 H & B drew gravel AM I & A & J sowed about 3 acres Millet 2 in root field and 1 in big field where fall sowed Timothy missed then A harrowed it till noon 3 Boys plowed in turnip ground PM I & J went to other bush to look up some Hemlock logs I went to Br S's W. fine warm
15 H shoveled gravel AM which finishes our Markham work I & B took 14 bags Oats to br S's & got them Chopped Piles some lumber F & B spudded thistles in young Timothy H got Mare Doll shod & scuffled Mangels PM W. heavy shower this morning and another after dinner, very warm A & girls went to Markham PM
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Martins at Altona remarks & Sermon on St Mark part of 2 C by Br C
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June 1889
Went to H Boyer's to dinner W. warm shower PM. Br C's Thomas & Ketura were here with our young folks today
17 Cut 10 Hemlock logs AM B drew to SM W. Cool.
18 I & Nancy & little ones took wood to S Lehman's Esther & Mary staid at Peter's B & H finished drawing logs. W. fine Cool, Cler F went fishing with Jac Reesor's got none
19 B went fishing to Big Rouge with Shanks & Stover's Boys got none I & B brought load lumber from SM PM F & H & Br C's Thomas went fishing with hook & line to Dead water PM got about 15 W. rain till 3 PM warm growing weather
20 I & H drew home 2 loads old sawn lumber from SM Boys made Stoneboat AM Planted last of feed corn & some potatoes PM it is so wet behind barn we are afraid some of new Potatoes will rot
June 1889
W very warm. drying very fast
21 done nothing AM I & H went to SM & he went to Post office PM W. rain all AM heavy at times Our Creek is very high this evening
22 F filed 3 handsaws he has bad Cold H went to Markham AM. H & B topped thistles at other place PM they gathered some fence Corner hay after supper I & A drew 2 loads wood home from other place PM I shot a ground hot & wounded another while he took one load home. W. fine Cool strong NW wind drying very fast
Sunday 23 at home all day. Anthony Lehman's & Ben Hoover's were here Boys went to Camp meeting PM Br C's Ketura was here all day. W. fine Cool
24 Finished planting Potatoes AM & Boys plowed in turnip ground F & B began plowing fallow PM at other place W. fine
25 F & B Plowed in fallow AM H worked on turnip ground AM B harrowed & rolled turnip ground I & other boys filled 12 bags with Potatoes and 13 with oats & F began
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June 1889
making turnip drills about 3 PM W. fine rather Cloudy this evening
26 Chored AM H & B split some Hemlock wood I & other boys hung 2 gates behind barn PM W. rain nearly all AM. warm Cler PM
27 F finished Making turnip drills as far as it was fit I & J went to SM AM F sowed about half of drills when heavy rain stopped him H & B went to Toronto 12 bags Potatoes 50cts 32 bus Oats 33 cts 1 1/2 bus apples 75 per Bus 18 lbs Butter 17 cts warm rain after
28 F H & B finished plowing fallow at other place W. fine warm Cler
29 Boys scuffled & hoed some in roots H harrowed fallow & brought home 2 loads lumber I & Nancy went to Markham AM. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 30 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by young Saml Hoover sermon on Acts 10 C by old Saml Hoover Daniel Ramer's were here at noon MN's at supper W. very fine & Cler
July 1889
July 1 Finished sowing turnip hoed Mangels shovel plowed early Potatoes & hoed some Corn J took 40 bas Oats to Br S's & brought Chop home again W. I think it was the warmest day this summer so far
2 hoed Corn & Potatoes F & H topped thistles in Oat field PM Nancy & took Susanna to Old Mrs Abe Burkholders to try the Liver Cure Charm this AM W. very very warm thunder in NW. all PM
3 Boys hoed feed Corn AM H & J took 9 bags Peas & Barley to Br S's & nearly a bag ful of Corn & got it Chopped F & B drew rail pieces to sugar Camp & 2 loads stones into Mudhole in shed PM W. very very warm I went to NB's & Johnny Reesor's PM & to M Barkey's for Celery. Planted after supper, fine Shower at sunset
4 Boys shingled Henhouse & began shop F mowed fence Corners w. Cler. Cooler
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July 1889
5 Boys Finished Shingling west side of shop AM. Fixed roof of my Father's woodshed & Cookhouse & began Plowing hill in north end of lane at Beech trees & drew earth to fix road over dam PM. W. fine
6 Boys finished road at dam & scuffled Mangels Corn & Potatoes brought a load of fence Corner hay after supper. W. fine & Cler
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Reesor's PM JD's young folks were here PM. W very very warm
8 Boys drew home wood from both bushes H mowed awhile at other place in Clover F cut swail & fence Corner W. very very warm
9 H Mowed broke Pitman shaft at noon didnt get quite done Put Paris green on Potatoes PM W. about the warmest day yet
10 F finished Mowing Clover at other place I & B got Mag & Charly shod & I Bargained
July 1889
for 100 lbs Binding Twine with J Beare, we raked & Cocked hay west of road PM & brought one load home. W. very very warm. Thunder in the north all PM fine heavy shower's this evening
11 I & Nancy went to JB's then I & JB went to Stouffville I got some knife sections for Mower got dinner at JB's then Called at J Pikes for Pitman Cap. Vansrant had none Boys Shook up hay & hoed in roots W. very fine & Cler
12 hoed roots & raked Clover east of road AM. drew in 9 loads PM. W. fine & Cler I went to Stouffville, Knife Sections did not fit
13 H mowed east of Creek at other place F & B mowed swail & fence Corner's AM H & A brought home small load of hay before dinner shower stopped them F & H Mowed fence Corner at other place B & A hoed roots I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. fine AM several showers at noon
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July 1889
Sunday 14 at home all day Boys & girls went to AB's B went to MN's & Simon Hoover's with Br C's Thomas little ones went to JD's, NB's Came PM W. fine & Cler
15 F H & B mowed in swail behind garden I & J took a Ceder log that I got from NB to SM to get it slabbed drew hay from other place 5 loads till supper Abe raked east of Creek & some rakings after supper. W. fine Cler
16 F & B mowed in swail in fall Wheat A raked rakings at other place & he & H brought it home big load AM I & B & H drew home 2 loads from other place east of Creek till supper all boys brought 2 loads after supper J went to Markham PM. W. pretty warm strong north wind PM
17 Boys finished Mowing swail in wheat field H cut Piece north of old bush about 1 1/2 acres before dinner.
July 1889
F cut young Orchard at other place PM drew in swail back of garden after supper 2 loads W. very warm Cler
18 hoed Potatoes Plowed them up with Double Mold Plow Plowed hill Corn too raked & drew in hay north of bush 2 loads then boys all went to other place after supper & raked & drew in hay in little Orchard 2 loads I went to see Patton after supper he was not at home W. warm
19 H got Frank shod B scuffled turnips I went to see Patton, began to rake swail in Wheat field very very heavy shower at noon Boys cut weeds on roads F took 16 bags Oats to Br S's PM W. another heavy shower this evening
20 Thinned turnips H finished Cutting weeds on road J brought sack of twine @ 16 cts per lb AM Cut wheat south of bush PM it is a very good Crop W. Cloudy AM fine Cool & Cler PM
Sundy 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on {blank space} by Br C went to Br inlaw Sam Hoover's to dinner & to Peters to Supper W. fine
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July 1889
22 Had C Patton to put new sill under east end of driving house raised SW Corner of old barn & NE Corner of straw shed J went to Stouffville for little spring for Binder Boys Cleaned out Cistern W. fine shower went around this evening few drops rain here
23 Cut Wheat in NW Corner field Shower last night W. strong North wind Cool
24 Finished Cutting NW Corner field before dinner. J Cut wheat at other place about 6 acres till sundown he si some better now I & Nancy went to Markham AM I & F & H drew in young Timothy hay 2 big loads & one out of wheat field swail W. fine some windy
25 Cut Barley behind Cider house till Supper then Abe Cut in field back of garden I & Abe Put Paris Green on Potatoes today W. fine warm
26 Finished cutting back of garden till noon then brought in last hay, small load of rakings then boys went to other place & began Cutting Barley I bound cradled swaith around 2 fields at
July 1889
home today Br N brought Daniel Greider from Medina Ohio this afternoon then I went with him to Br C's he staid there to supper then he Came here to stay all night W. fine warm looked like rain PM D J took 22 bus grist to Ceder Grove Mill
27 Finished Cutting barly at other place I took D Greider to P Hoover's I went to Cherrywood PM. W. looked like rain AM prety warm
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 2 C by Br C Menno Stover's were here at noonBr inlaw Jesse & little Willis Lehman's Jesse is working at Saml Lehman's W. pretty warm heavy rain after dark
29 Made 3 gates AM I & Nancy went to Old Saml Stover's awhile PM he is very poorly boys hoed turnips PM W. very heavy rain last night Cloudy most of the time today
30 Hoed turnips I & Henry took 5 bags Peas & 10 bags Barly to Br S's PM W. very fine, heavy shower & some thunder this evening
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July Aug 1889
31 Finished hoeing turnips A ganged in fallow at other place awhile yesterday & today set up shocks drew in 1 load wheat out of NW field before supper & 4 after supper & 2 loads barly out of field behind Cider house W. warm Cler
Aug 1 Cleaned Potatoes awhile then drew in 5 loads wheat & 15 loads barly W. fine rather Cloudy PM J brought home flour
2 B finished ganging fallow F & Nancy went to Markham PM H scuffled turnips we drew in 5 loads wheat afte supper W. rain last night fine & Cler today, heavy thunder lightning & rain after dark tonight
3 Chored Made Bathroom in my Father's old wood shed Hung a gate on short lane back of garden Boys Pulled Peas after supper & set up shocks, pretty heavy shower at noon
Sunday 4 at home all day F B & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's H went with Thomas W. very fine
Aug. 1889
5 drew in last of wheat out of NW Corner and South of bush 7 loads & last of Barly at home 5 loads & 4 loads of barly at other place w. very fine and Cool. NW wind
6 Drew in 3 loads Wheat & 5 loads barly at other place AM then H went threshing with Will Reesor for the season J began Cutting Oats north of bush B shocked I & F and A drew in last of barley 4 loads & 2 loads Wheat PM W. very fine & drying.
7 I F & B Finished drawing wheat 3 loads at other place J finished Cutling Oats north of bush AM F & B helped Br C's draw barly with team PM I & J & A Scuffled turnips PM W fine warm Cler
8 F & B Pulled Peas at other place with Scythes AM drew in wheat rakings South of bush and barley rakings in field back of orchard (Henry raked it AM and N west wheat field PM then I & Boys pulled peas with rake nearly finished. B scuffled turnip awhile
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Aug 1889
W fine & clear look like rain tonight
9 Boys brought in rakings out of NW wheat field this morning then we began drawing in peas with one tean and two waggons I Pitched A loaded and F & B unloaded. drew 9 loads till 6 PM when we were stopped by a very very heavy rain, not much thunder
10 F & B finished pulling peas at other place all that were ripe then we finished pulling at home after supper with rake J & Henry took about 40 bus Oats to Br S's brought home load wood for Steamer & brought brought chop home PM then he got some binding Twine in Whitevale this evening W. very fine & drying day A ganged in barly stubble back of garden
Sunday 11 at home Br S's were here at noon & M Barkeys at supper W. fine Cool
12 B helped McCreight thresh till 4 PM J cut oats east of dam except an acre A ganged AM helped shock PM
Aug 1889
I went to Ceder Grove AM asked hands to thresh tomorrow. PM W. Cool. few drops rain several times
13 Fixed up barn and Chored AM W Reesor came at noon with Sleamer threshed PM wheat south of bush & nearly half of barly W. fine.
14 Finished threshing barly to 10:30 I think it yeilded about 30 bus per acre and the wheat about 25 I & Nancy went to John Stover's PM to see Lydia Clodd she is there now and pretty low with consumption B harrowed fallow at other place A finished ganging back of garden F got young more Jenny shod W. fine a heavy shower before dinner this evening very Cool
15 J finished cutting oats east of dam then he cut oats in NE corner field about 6 1/2 acres of B & A shocked some (too windy) then B turned peas F helped JD's thresh Henry harrowed ganged field Joseph Barkeys widow and Aunt Lissy were here at noon W. very strong NW wind and very cool drew in 2 loads peas after supper
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Aug 1889
I & B Put Paris Green on late potatoes this morning
16 F helped JD's thresh B & A shocked oats and brought home 2 loads pine for oven wood from other bush AM Finished drawing peas at home 3 loads till supper Boys drew in 2 loads at other place after supper W. very cool strong wind
17 F & B helped Pilkey thresh I & A & J drew in 4 loads oats opposite Pilkey AM (J is some better he can help a little) then we drew in wheat & barley rakings at other places till supper Henry raked them AM and we drew in 2 loads oats after supper. W. fine
Sunday 18 I & Nancy and little ones went to Johnny Ramers to dinner & to David Hanes to supper Boys and girls went to Br S's W. fine Cler
19 Boys drew dung on barly stubble AM F & B went to Br S's raising putting one bent & lents on beam that they moved in spring PM I & A & J hoed turnip. W. fine AM light shower last night & at noon
20 F & B Pulled Peas at other place with Scythes J & A finished hoeing turnips AM I & A finished drawing Oats north of bush 4 loads PM J took rake to other place & he & boys Pulled few Peas that were drowned out
Aug 1889
about 1/2 an acre. thye are badly drowned in low heavy land this year. They drew in one load after supper. W. fine Cler Cloudy in the west toward evening
21 B helped Br N's thresh F & A Pulled Peas at other place We drew 5 loads Oats out of field east of dam PM W. fine Cler, west wind
22 Drew in 19 loads Oats 15 out field east of dam & 4 out of NE Corner field Jake Moyer helped W. fine Cler. NW wind
23 F helped Br C's thresh we drew 6 loads Oats & Killed 3 Pigs & B took them to Coakwells @$7.00 per Cwt E Lewis & Coakwell are taking over Butter & Eggs Chickens Calves & Pigs & Sheep this summer W. fine Cler
24 B helped Johnny Reesor thresh I & other boys brought in last load Oats at home which makes 40 loads then boys went to other place about 10 AM & drew in 4 loads Peas & Pulled some J cut about an Acre of Oats PM
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Aug 1889
with binder I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. fine warm Cler
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mat 5 C by Br C' (Umbrage) JH Ramer's & Br inlaw Enos Hoover's were here at dinner & Moses Moyer at supper I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper W. fine
26 Boys finished pulling Peas at other place AM then we drew in 9 loads with 2 waggons PM. I pitched W. pretty warm
27 Boys finished drawing Peas & 2 loads Oats at other place AM they began drawing dung on Barly stubble again at home PM. I & Nancy went this morning to see Lydia Clodd she was at her father's when we got there. She was dead about half an hour Nancy staid I came home then I & A went to appoint for the Funeral & brought a Coffin & brought Nancy home. W. very warm & dry.
Aug & Sept 1889
28 Boys finished drawing dung & began to plow I & J took turns to Cut Millet W. very very warm
29 Boys Plowed I & Nancy went to the Funeral of Lydia Clodd from 2 1/2 Miles east of Malvern to Wideman's Burying ground I took the Corpse Nancy rode with Peters, B Reesors very very warm * dusty drive went to Menno Stover's to a very late dinner
30 Boys Plowed with 3 teams W war, & dry they Cocked Millet after supper
31 F & A Plowed AM drew in Millet 5 loads PM B cut second crop Clover at other place J went about 10 AM then they hitched on Binder & Cut strip lat Oats which finishes our harvest I helped Br C's unload 2 loads Oats AM. W. fine, warm Cler
Sept 1 Sunday I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine Cler
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Sept 1889
2 F & A drew dung at other place B got Horses shod AM plowed in Barley ground PM. W. very warm J went to Markham PM
3 F raked Millet rakings AM A Raked Clover rakings PM Boys drew in 1 load Oats at other place (last of harvest) & brought home big load Clover, then we went after sunset & Cocked rest of Clover W. very warm & dry slight shower last night
4 3 boys finished plowing barly stubble AM began plowing fallow at other place PM. Bishop began fixing house at other place this morning (3 of them) W. very sultry slight shower this morning another this evening.
5 F brought 2 squares shingles from Markham & A got horses shod AM F sowed barly ground back of garden & A harrowed I helped awhile. B plowed at other place.
Sept 1889
W. Slight shower this morning fine one this evening. Cooler
6 F and B plowed at other place A finished harrowing wheat we sowed it by hand W. not so warm I & J asked hands to thresh at other place tomorrow and I went to Ceder Grove PM
7 Threshed at other place am something went wrong with steamer didnt do much after dinner W fine & Cler South east wind
Sunday 8 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br N's W. very fine and Cler
9 Threshed at other place AM didnt quite finish drew in Clover into other barn PM W. very warm & dry
10 Boys plowed I & B went to get Cider made AM didnt get it made then B plowed too W. very warm
11 sowed wheat at other place. F ganged in Peaground at home PM W. very warm
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Sept 1889
12 F ganged B plowed in Peaground at other place. J & A brought 7 Barrels lime & brought Cider home AM JB's were here PM Carpenters finished house. W. very warm
13 F ganged AM he went threshing in Herman's place PM Herman went to get a tooth pulled. B plowed J & A brought a load of sand then A plowed too. W. very warm I & Nancy boiled Sauce raining at bed time. east wind all day I & J made box & trough for the running lime and run a trough full
14 I & H run lime and filled hole where we got sand yesterday on road near Br N's AM H brought 250 bricks F. ganged PM W not much rain but might a little drissly AM warm PM B plowed at other place PM
Sunday 15 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by J Wideman Sermon suitable for celebration of Lords supper by Br C. went to Br inlaw Peters for dinner. W. fine Cler, warm
Sept 1889
16 B & H plowed at other place F finished ganging Peaground at home and ganging barly ground at other place I & A and Henry dug some potatoes PM W. a little rain this morning cool today
17 B & H dug potatoes A ganged F helped W Reesor thresh PM J took 38 bus wheat to Spink Mills @ 90 cts I & Nancy & Henry went to Ceder Grove PM W a little drissly this morning light rain while Pm
18 F & H want to Toronto B cut off feed Corn I went to Markham AM I & J went took 11 bags oats to Br S's got them chopped and piled some lumber Timberman began cutting pine trees in our bush this evening. W. very cool NW wind
19 Dug potatoes J & H went to W Monneys Sale PM. Sprague & his brother began plastering house at other place. They will pull off all the bad parts and put on new. I went to Cedar Grove PM. W. fine shower this morning rainy again this evening. Cool
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Sept 1889
20 Chored AM killed 3 pigs PM A finished ganging at other place and began in field east of dam this evening W. rain last night and windy all AM clouds & cool PM ground well soaked. Boys took 3 pigs to Coakwells @ $7.90
21 F & B plowed at other place A ganged thistly part of field east of dam H dug some Potatoes & bound feed Corn Albert & May Hoover came to stay all night. W. Cold NW wind
Sunday 22 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by young Saml Hoover Sermon suitable for celebration of Lords Supper by Br C. Enos Nighswander & Jesse Hoover & Herman Lehman & Charles Jones (Drudges nephew}) From York state were here PM W. white frost last night cool
23 B helped B Burkholder thresh F & A plowed at other place AM I filled Gravel 6 hours J drove team PM & F helped fill PM which finishes
Sept 1889
our Scarboro road work A plowed PM. H is away theshing again W. slight frost last night very fine today
24 F & B helped B. Burkholder thresh F Came home about 3 PM A harrowed ganged barly stubble at other place PM J brought load gravel from school bridge to barnyard gate AM he plowed at other place till F Came home. W. very fine & Cler
25 F helped Peter Reesor thresh B helped B Burkholders a few hours to finish A Plowed at other place J plowed too till B came home I & J went to Whitevale PM W. fine Cler
26 F helped Peter finishe thresh B & A finished plowing at other place except barley ground that was ganged J began south of bush PM. W. a little rain last night, fine Cool today Br C & wife & Br S & wife started for Ohio
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Sept & Oct 1889
& Indiana on Tuesday Morning
27 Boys Plowed south of bush F & A took young sow to Frets PM I plowed till they Came back & J plowed all PM he is getting some better W. Cler Cool this is my 53rd Birthday
28 Finished digging Potatoes A & Henry took a sow to M Frets's & brought the other one home I went to Ceder Grove PM. W. Cler. Cool
Sunday 29 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's they were not at home then we went to Peter Reesor's W. fine cler
30 F & H helped NB thresh J.B & A Plowed Millet stubble in root field nearly finished I went to M Frets AM W. Cloudy, drissly rain at times
Oct 1 F & B helped NB thresh H went with team to help W Reesor Move Machine from T McDowells to James Gilchrists A & P Plowed in NE Corner field W. Cloudy, Thunder showers about noon Cler PM fine rain last night
2 F & B went to Br S's to thresh, it was too windy I went to Markham H & A Plowed AM I J & A Plowed F & B Pulled Mangels. H helped W. Reesor drew his Peas PM. W very strong NW wind Cool
Oct 1889
3 boys plowed awhile this morning heavy shower stopped them/ Then they plowed PM I went to Ceder Grove PM
4 Boys all went to Markham I & Henry took 9 bus Barley and peas got it chopped at Br S's AM brought Jag of sand from AB's Corner on 4th Con Pickering PM W. Cool cloudy
5 F & B went to Br S's to help thresh H went with W Reesor to Gilchrists all came home before noon rained boys fixed old horse stable stalls I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. rainy all day
Sunday 6 at home AB's were home boys & Adeline went to Johnny Ramers Susanna is at Br C's since they are away W. about an inch of snow this morning. looks wintry. all gone again
7 F & B helped Br S's thresh J & A plowed W. very strong N wind. Cool
8 I & B & A plowed F cut Corn J went shooting. got nothing. W. strong wind yet but not so cold. Find and cler
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Oct 1889
9 F. B & A plowed AM J, F and A PM B cut corn I & Nancy picked Cider apples PM. Boys finished NE corner field and began in field east of dam W. windy AM milder PM.
10 H & A took 7 bags of appled to Cider Mill and went to Markham for Barrels of lime & brought cider home AM Boys plowed I & J run lime at other place PM W. fine. rather cold wind
11 I & Nancy boiled sauce H took 10 bags Peas to Br S's & got them Chopped J & A Plowed F & B Picked apples J Plowed at other place PM where it was ganged other Boys finished east of dam except where it was ganged it is thistly we intend to fallow it next year. W. very fine & Cler
12 F B & A Plowed at other place AM J & A Plowed I & other boys Picked apples PM. W. Cloudy, raw air
Sunday 13 I & Nancy & little ones went to JD's. W. Cler Cool
14 Boys plowed at other place F & B Picked apples PM J & A Plowed PM, we Picked 14 bags Cider apples. W. fine & Cler
Oct 1889
15 Boys finished Plowing at other place & began behind Cider house this evening F Picked apples PM Br inlaw Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today. F made about 90 gals Cider AM we began to boil Sauce about 11 AM. W. very fine & cler
16 Boys plowed & Picked some apples H was at home I & Nancy Boiled two Batches of Sauce W. very fine
17 B & A Plowed F & J Chored & fixed Stall in Cow stable I & Nancy went to see John H Reesor he is very sick & we called at Saml Reesor's Aunt Fanny is sick too I & F drew 2 bigs loads wood from other place PM. W. Cloudy AM. fine & Cler PM
18 Boys finished plowing behind Cider house & Picked few apples W. fine
19 F went to Markham I & other boys Cleaned Grist Wheat 12 bags at other barn & A took it to Ceder Grove Mills Am I & J helped Timber Man Thomson
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Oct 1889
Measure Timber in our bush PM he Cut 24 trees & took the Sound timber @ $15.00 per M Board Measure & some Knotty 2nd Class @ $10 per M. 20451 ft first class & 4447 ft 2nd Class W. very fine
Sunday 20 all went to Meeting at Hebron except J. remarks by young Saml Hoover sermon on {blank space} by Old Saml. Menno Burkholder Danl Smiths Simon Hoover's Tilman Reesor's Johnny Ramer's & Matty Cook were here at dinner Christian Burkholder's at supper & Jos Shirks Came to stay at night. W. Cooler
21 H helped Br C's Thomas husk Corn F & B delivered Cow Lilly we sold her on Saturday to Reeve Richardson of Scarboro @ 40.00 AM I & A & Esther went to Markham PM F got horses shod. B took young Sow to M Frets's W. fine Cler Cool
Oct 1889
22 I & Nancy went with Johnny Ramer's to visit Elisabeth Yakely on Uxbridge & Whitechurch Townline. Called at Henry Stover's at Island Lake Boys dug garden & got Peas Chopped at Br S's brought home Grist flour B helped Pilky Kill pigs PM W. Cool Flurries of snow AM Thomas brought Amos Eby & wife from Pennsylvania to stay all night
23 F & Adeline went visiting with Eby's H got Dolly shod AM H & B helped Br S's thresh A Plowed at Br C's PM W. Sharp frost last night Cler & fine
24 H & B helped Br S's thresh nearly all day I & J drew some wood from old bush F brought home three spring waggon from Johnny Ramer's got Tongue broke last night Br C's & Br S's Came home from Ohio & Indiana this evening
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Oct 1889
J took it to Whitevale to get new Tongue made then we Cleaned load wheat at other place PM W. frost last night fine today
25 B took 61 bus 30 lbs Wheat to Spink Mills @ 81 cts per bus AM other boys went Shooting with Amos Eby Shot 4 fine Black squirrels and large old Country Rabbit W. Cloudy, a little rain AM & a little PM I & Nancy went to John Reesor PM he is poorly
26 Boys Chored H went to Markham I & B went to Johnny Reesor's raising AM J went to Stott's sale & other boys went shooting shot Partridge & Rebit Joe Sprague & his Brother came & Plastered broke off spots in my Father's Kitchen W. Cloudy & Mild a little rain this morning
Oct 1889
Sunday 27 at home all day John Cober's & wife & AB's young folks were here today. W. Cloudy, I & Nancy went to Br C's after supper this was the 32nd Anniversary of our wedding
28 Chored H brought home spring waggon from M Frets's AM H went to W Reesor's AM H went to W Reesors F & A plowed Creek in field north of Orchard & began pulling turnips I & J went to Ceder Grove PM W. drissly AM Cloudy PM
29 Boys nearly finished pulling turnips W. mild rather cloudy H helped pull part of the time
30 F & A drew 10 loads turnips with Waggon I & B finished pulling with hoes AM B drew 12 loads with cart PM H went threshing W. Mild
31 Boys drew 1 waggon load & 3 Cart loads when drissly rain from east Stopped them I went to Burrows this Morning, Cow Cherry is not well. Boys Cut wood in Shed
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Oct & Nov 1889
rain nearly all day. John G Reesor died last night at 11 oclock
Nov 1 F & B went Trolling on Bay brought home 6 fine Pike J & H went threshing. W. Cloudy all day
2 I & Nancy Susanna Ester Abram & Aunt Lissy B went to Funeral of John G Reesor to Wideman's Burying ground Funeral Service by Br C Jac Wideman & A Raymer Came home after service. W. Cloudy AM rain from east Coming home Boys drew in last of turnips 13 Cart loads & brought home Oat Chop
Sunday 3 at home Boys & girls went to JD's W.
4 B & A Plowed in turnip ground I went to Ceder Grove AM I & J went to Whitevale PM F & H helped Peter Reesor pull turnips W. frose last night fine today
5 B & A plowed I & F went to Markham AM B plowed PM other boys took in Potatoes.
Nov 1889
I & Nancy went awhile to Br inlaw John Hoover's his wife is sick getting some better W. fine sharp air
6 F & H drew in Corn AM B & A Plowed Killed a Hog & took in last of Potatoes PM. W Strong NW wind not very Cold
Thanksgiving day 7 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Adeline Esther & little Anne they have had bad Cold remarks & Sermon on St Luke part of 12th C by Br C. W. very very fine & Cler
8 I & J took 10 bags Peas to Br S's A Picked Cider apples AM J & A got about 60 gals Cider Made & brought Chop home PM. W. fine F & B Plowed H went threshing
9 F & B finished Plowing AMall boys finished Picking Cider apples PM I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove & Called awhile to see Aunt Fanny Reesor she is Poorly W. very fine & Cler
Sundy 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's they were not at home A & Esther & Mary staid with Bertha & David
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Nov 1889
we went on to Menno Reesor's took Henry & Anne with us. F & H Adeline & Susanna went to Meeting at Wideman's W. cloudy AM very fine & Cler PM
11 F & B helped Pilkey thresh I & A went to Whitevale AM. H & A worked at Creek PM. W. very fine & mild
12 F & B helped Br N's thresh till about 3 PM then they worked at Creek W. very very fine & Mild A & girls went to Stouffville PM it is generally Cloudy AM & Cler PM this last week or more
13 Chored AM Boys worked in Creek I & J brought home some Barley Chop from Br S's & some lumber from other place PM W. rain AM & this evening John Stover's were here this evening
14 F helped Br C's thresh H went to Markham B & A went shooting AM got nothing H, B & A began digging drain behind Meeting sheds PM. W. Cloudy drissly at times
15 Boys worked at Creek with 2 teams H went threshing, W. frose prety hard last night
16 drew home 2 loads wood from
Nov 1889
fallow at other place for steamer & F took 33bus Cider apple to P Lapp @ 15 cts per bus AM F B & A worked at drain at Meeting Sheds I & Nancy went to Ceder Grove PM W. frose pretty hard very fine today
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St Luke 15 C by old Saml Hoover Br inlaw Saml Hoover's young folks were here at noon I & Nancy & little ones went to NB's PM & staid this evening W. very fine
18 B helped A McCreight to thresh till about 3 PM, we fixed barn ready for threshing & asked hands F & A worked at drain at sheds awhile AM J went to Markham & Unionville PM. W. Cloudy AM drissly rain nearly all PM. heavy this evening
19 B helped McCreight thresh AM we Chored brought in Most of apples Machine Came at noon did not thresh rain all PM. Cloudy AM
20 Threshed about 300 Bus F Wheat the Produce of 10 acres AM & about {blank space} Bus Oats PM
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Nov 1889
W. Cloudy all day, very Mild, drissly at times
21 Finished Threshing AM about {blank space} Bus Oats Chored PM. W. Cloudy AM. rainy PM
22 Chored AM F & H made about 45 gal Cider PM A took 4 Geese & 2 par Chickens to & 3 bags Oats to Coakwells PM. W. rain AM. Cloudy drissly PM
23 Chored & Put last of apples into Cellar AM Boys went shooting PM Shot rabbit & two Partridges I & Henry went to Ceder Grove PM took 5 Crocks Apple Sauce @ 55 cts each W. pretty Cler & Mild
Sunday 24 at home AM I & Nancy Henry & Annie went to Br S's PM Staid to supper W. Cloudy AM. Cleaned up PM
25 H & B helped Br C's thresh F & A finished drain back of Meeting sheds & took bags Oats to Br S's I & Nancy went to S B Lehman's for our Cloth W. Cler sharp N Wind, freezing a little roads pretty bad in places
26 Boys Cut Stove wood in other bush all day B brought home Chop this evening. W. very fine & Cler this morning raw air & Cloudy towards evening
27 Chored W. about as strong an East storm as I ever saw snow & rain all day
Nov & Dec 1889
28 Boys chored and threshed some peas B made a new halter out of straw Carrier straps Joe Spragge got 3 Geese @ $1.00 each. W. snow nearly all day not much wind I went to other bush with Norm's he bought some first class wood @ 3.50 per Cord on the ground I think there must be 10 in of snow Adeline helped Johnny Ramer Butcher.
29 Boys chored B & A went to Markham with sleigh other boys took 10 bags barley to Br S's. I went to AB's and to Whitevale with cutter PM. sleighing rough some mud under snow. W. fine clear
30 Boys drew some wood out of old bush AM sawed some in other bush PM F took Nancy& Adelaine to Green River this morning they went to Toronto H went to Markham PM. Come round by Station and brought them home this evening I & B bought home Chop PM. W. fine clear
Dec 1 Boys and girls wen to Meeting at Altona I & Nancy & Annie
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Dec 1889
went to U Drudges W. fine mild & clear. Thawing PM sleighing thin
2 Boys cut & drew home some fine stove wood from other place AM B got Frank and Charly shod other boys fixed things for killing Pigs tomorrow W. fine and mild.
3 Killed 7 hogs W. snow awhile AM cleared up PM. pretty cold this evening
4 B & Adelaine helped NB's kill hogs F helped Br C. H. drew ome wood W. cold & clear. 7 above zero this morning rough passable sleighing.
5 F H Adelaine and Susanna helped AB's kill hogs B took children to school AM. Trimmed pine tops in other bush PM. W. soft snow & some rain AM
6 Boys cut sawlogs AM cut & drew PM. I & Br C went to see Uncle Saml Reesor's PM. Uncle Saml's hand is getting better Aunt Fanny is getting weaker W. very fine & mild AM cloudy PM
7 F helped W Reesor move machine to Bob Reesor's 1/2 Mile north of Ceder Grove H & B drew logs PM I & J went to wood sale at Fred Reesor's on part of Uncle
Dec 1889
Peter Reesor's Homestead W. very fine & cler snow going
Sunday 8 at home all day W. foggy dull mild drissly and rainy all day.
9 Boys cut logs J brought home grist flour from Ceder Grove Mills PM W. mild sleighing all gone
10 H went threshing other boys all went fox hunting into Pickering got nothing. W. strong east wind all day sleet & rain after dark
11 F helped JD's thresh B & A cut logs W. mild
12 B helped JDs thresh F filed saw AM.. F & B went to U Drudges sawing Bee J took grist Barley I bags to Br S's & took 4 bags Oats to Coakwell for Lewis PM W. mild
13 F & B Cut log AM F went to Penner's sawing Bee B trimmed tops PM W. mild. Colder this evening
14 I & Nancy Herman & Abram went to funeral of Old Peter Ramer remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on 1st C St Peter by old Saml Hoover Boys worked in bush & chored W. strong east wind frose up again last night very Cold today snow awhile at noon
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Dec 1889 Dec
Sunday 15 all went to Meeting except Nancy & John. Nancy has sore nose & J Cannot sit very well, remarks & sermon on St John part of 12 C by Br C Johnny Reesor's were here after service W. Mild, rather Cloudy
16 Boys Cut logs AM J brought home light Bobsleighs from Br S's with waggon we got new shoes on them Boys took Short Bob sleigh to bush PM to skid logs. W. soft thawing
17 Boys Cut last of logs & skidded some. W. Cloudy & Mild
18 Boys Chored & set Horsepower& Cut straw for filling beds. W. Drissly rain all day, heavy this evening
19 Boys finished skidding logs I & F took 18 bags oats to Br S's & went to Ceder Grove AM F & Adeline went to Markham PM. W. fine, mild & Cler
20 Boys Chored, W. drissly rain AM heavy PM
21 Boys began Cutting Cordwood at other place W. frose some last night fine today Br inlaw John Hoover was here at noon
Sunday 22 at home all day W. snow rain & sleet last night & some train today trees Covered with ice.
Dec 1889
23 Boys Cut wood F went to Markham PM I & A brought home Barly Chop from Br S's AM W. very fine & mild
24 J & B started to go to Toronto, too late for train Came home again. F went to B Diller's Wedding at Menno Burkholder's PM W. rain rain, rain at all day & heavy at times very high Wate. H went to Station this evening brought A Martin Jun'r his sister Susanna Rueben Bauman & his sister Mary they stay here all night
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Luke part of 2nd C by Br C water very high last night Isaac Moyer's were here at noon & Tilman Kolp & his wife at supper Rosina Burkholder they were Married some weeks ago W. beautiful fine & Cler F & Adeline went visiting with Waterloo visitors
26 Boys cut wood I went to see Uncle Saml's she is getting a little weaker his hand is very sore yet W. very heavy gust of wind this
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Dec 1889 Jan 1890
Morning squaal of rain Cleared up some but high wind all day, getting Colder Susanna went with Br C's Thomas to take visitors awhile this AM
27 F & H cut wood B & J went to Toronto to buy new Overcoats. Waterloo visitors went home today W. frose pretty hard last night ground white with snow this morning, very fine today
28 Boys cut wood W. fine & mild getting a little soft
Sunday 29 at home all day Boys & girls went to AB's this evening W. some squaals of rain Blowed up windy this evening. Colder
30 Boys cut wood AM Nancy & A went to Ceder Grove Had wood sawing Bee PM about 26 hands W. fine Cler sharp I went to Ceder Grove PM
31 Boys split wood w. pretty sharp
New years day Jan 1st 1890 at home all day Br C's were all here at Turkey Roast. W. began to rain about 10 AM rain all day very foggy PM
2 H & B split wood F went to Ceder Grove for pr new boots AM F & H went to MC Frets's sawing Bee PM W. very fine & Cler PM
3 F & B went threshing with W Reesor at Joe Lapps H & S split wood. W. pretty Cold
4 Boys split wood. F & H went to Jac Reesors Sawing Bee PM B split wood. W. fine
Jan 1890
Sunday 5 at home all day W. rain rain rain nearly all day, very foggy PM, mild
6 H went threshing F & B split wood W. rain awhile AM Cloudy PM blowing Cold this evening F went for Dr Robinson this evening Susanna has Russian Influenza an Epidemic that is passing over America from Europe
7 Boys Sawed & split wood I & J took 10 bags Barley to Br S's AM W. Cler & Cold Adeline is Complaining this evening, symptoms of Influenza
8 Boys cut wood W. Cold strong west wind very very strong after dark J went to McCaffreys sale at Boxgove AB's Lissie & Martha were here PM
9 Boys Cut wood. W. Snow all day, not fast
10 Boys Cut wood AM they all went to J Malcom's Sat at Ceder Grove PM. W. a few in snow on the ground this Morning a little fell through the day, pretty Cold Boys went to evening Sale of Store goods at Malcoms, didnt sell much, quit early
11 Boys chored. B has sore throat F went for Dr Susanna is not better yet W. storm of sleet & little snow till about 2 PM
Sunday 12 I & Nancy & Most of Children went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 11th Ch by old S Hoover W. pretty Cold, east wind drissly light rain PM. Ice freesing on trees
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Jan 1890
13 F & B Cut wood AM F F Cut his foot about 10 AM B brought him home with Peters horse & Buggy it is not very bad H & Nancy went to Markham AM H & B threshed a few Peas PM W. very mild this Morning strong wind got up AM very very strong from S West blew off JD's barn roof
14 H & B cut wood AM Br in law Peter Came at noon he took B with him to work for a while J helped H in bush PM W. frose up again last night very fine today
15 H helped Pilkey Kill hogs AM he helped JD's get out timber PM to fix their barn roof W. a lit little snow & drissly rain AM. Mild PM F went to Ceder Grove & took Pea & Oat Chop to Br S's his foot is healing very fast
16 H & J Cut down & trimmed trees AM H got Mare Maggie Shod PM W. about 2 in snow last night very strong NW wind today. Cold
17 H went with W Reesor to Fix Engine at A Ramer's I helped F & A in bush F's foot is about healed. W. fine & Cler, prety sharp
18 F helped JD's work at barn roof I & A & Henry worked awhile in bush AM & J got Frank & Charly shod AM Chored PM. W. fine & Cler, sharp
19 Sunday at home AM I & Nancy went to Br C's PM Becca has Influenza F & H went to Br inlaw
Jan 1890
Peter's PM W. foggy & drissly AM Cleared up PM rain after dusk Br N's were here this evening
20 had M Barky to help kill 6 Pigs AM Cleaned some Oats PM H went to help W. Reesor Cut feed at Tomlinson's AM didnt Cut too Windy W. foggy this Morning Clouded up strong wind today
21 F & A went to Toronto 6 Pigs @ $6.00 per Cwt 26 Bus Oats 30 cts per bus 3 Turkeys 10 cts per lb H went threshing W. fine Cler
22 I & F split wood AM A helped F saw PM J brought home barly Chop PM W. very Cold & strong N wind AM milder PM
23 F & A cut wood AM Chored PM W. began to snow from east about 9 AM till 4 PM getting milder Schoolmam has Influenza the last few days, almost every body has it about 3 in dry snow
24 F helped thresh in Herman's place he is not well thinks he has (La Grippe) (that is what Influenza is generally called) J took horse Farmer to Markham to try & sell him, did not sell. W. fine & Cler
25 H went to thresh F & A finished splitting wood, it is nearly All Cut now we are cutting 11 rosds wide & the length of bush last year we Cut 12 rods along east side from McCreights line, that will make a field 23 rods by 40 rods
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Jan 1890
J took 12 bags oats to Br S's & brought home load wood AM brought home Chop PM JD's were here this evening W. fine B came home this evening
Sunday 26 I & Nancy & little ones went to AB's W. fine & Mild Cloudy PM began to drissle towards evening B went to Br inlaw Peter's again PM
27 F went to Markham AM H went to thresh I & J & F Cleaned 55 bus barly PM F took it to Green River station @ 45 cts W. everything covered with Ice this morning Came out fine & Clear today Cooler this evening
28 Cleaned another load barly -- Bus F took it to station @ 45 cts AM he went to help Johnny Reesor's to thresh PM did not thresh. W. sharp, Cler
29 F helped Johnny Reesor's thresh I & Nancy & little ones went to MN's W. fine & Mild, roads very good
30 F helped Johnny Reesor finshed thresh AM he and H worked in bush PM. Mild foggy PM
31 Chored AM F & H worked in bush J went to Br S's got Buggy wheel fixed yesterday PM. W. rainy AM very fine PM I went to Ceder Grove PM
Feb 1890
Feb 1 Boys worked in bush J took 6 bags barly to Br S's & brought home load wood AM F & H went to Wilson's sale at 6th Con Pickering & I & A brought load wood PM W. sharp & Cler. A brought grist home this evening
Sunday 2 I & Nancy Henry & Anne went to M Barkeys Br N's young folks were here at noon. W. a little snow from east this Morning. Cloudy & mild all day
3 I went to Trustee Meeting at Hebron elected Trustees F & H worked in bush I drew home load wood & J drew one PM. W. Cler & Mild thawing Colder this evening
4 Boys cut wood till about 10 AM strong east wind sleet & rain stopped them the threshed few Peas PM I walked to Ceder Grove this morning I & Nancy went awhile to Br C's PM his wife Becca has Bronchitis along with Influenza. trees Covered with Ice. heavy shower of rain & thunder after dark
5 Boys Chored F went to get Mare Jenny Shod AM didnt get hind feet done Ellison had lame back & she didnt stand well
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Feb 1890
F & H took Frank & Farmer to Markham to sell PM. Sold Farmer @ $80.00 Buyer backed down again, wouldnt take hime W. very very strong wind, pretty Cold
6 F & H Cut wood J took 12 bags Oats to Br S's & got them Chopped AM he got Farmer shod PM. W. cold Cler
7 F took Farmer to Stouffville to try & sell hime. Buyer did not Come he got Herman's watch fixed & left mine H took 52 bus Wheat to Spink Mills @ 83 cts PM. W. strong east wind all day began to snow from east about 4 PM, snowing yet Bedtime
8 Boys went Foxhunting J & A Came home at noon F & H went on & Cought Fox on big Rouge bank Stott's helped dig him out & they shared with them. I & Nancy went to Markham J & A drew 8 logs PM W. fine , pretty fair sleighing
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on St Mark by Br C. Benj'n was here when we came home I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's this evening W. pretty Cold east wind. Cler
10 F & H drew 5 logs AM J & A drew 5 PM. F & H began to draw out wood PM. W. fine & Cler I went to Saw Mill PM Nancy was at Pilkeys all day
Feb 1890
11 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Peter's to dinner & to JH Ramers to supper W. fine Mild, light east wind, thin sleighing
12 Boys drew logs AM H started to Markham with 3/4 Cord wood with Sleigh went as far as Ceder Gove laid it off sleighing bad F & A drew logs PM. W. fine Cler
13 H took the wood with Waggon AM Got horse Charly shod PM F & A drew logs AM I & Adeline & Esther F & A wen to Funeral of Johny Burrow at 11 {illegible} PM W. fine, thawing Cut some feed with Horse Power after we Came home
14 H took another 3/4 load wood to Markham F & A drew some wood out till east rain stopped them about 10 AM rain nearly all day Boys threshed few peas PM
15 F & H drew out wood all day J & A took load grain to Br S's PM W. Cler Cold NW wind all day I went to Jac Reesor's this Morning
Sunday 16 F Adeline & H went to Meeting at Wideman's NB's were here at noon W. fine
17 Boys drew out wood PM threshed few Peas AM W strong east wind a little snow PM J brought home Chop PM Fwent to Dr this evening Susanna is not so well
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Feb 1890
18 Boys drew out wood. W. fine Mild
19 Boys drew wood I & J Killed Abram's Pig Boys helped hang it up. W. pretty Cold, strong east wind this evening. Dr Came at supper time Susanna a little better
20 F brought load Bricks for Presbyterian Church at 11th Con the intend to rebuild it next Summer H brought load wood from other place AM H & F drew logs PM took Abram's Pig Butter & Eggs to Coakwells after supper Pig $5.50 per Cwt it weighed 170 Butter 22cts Eggs 16 cts W. about 5 in snow last night very strong west wind & some snow all day
21 Boys drew logs with 2 teams I & Nancy went to Cousin Susanna Hoover's PM I went to Saml Hoover's to tell that Aunt Fanny Reesor died this Morning W. fine, pretty good sleighing
22 I & Nancy went to Uncle Samuel Reesor's this Morning Called at Br N's Coming home. he is sick in bed H drew logs F & A Cut some AM F & H took eas a shingle log to P Hoover's PM W. fine little more snow last night roads good
Sunday 23 JD's young folks & AB's young folks & B Stover's were here at noon
Feb 1890
I & Nancy went to JB's PM they both had Grippe) are getting better again W. mild soft snow from about 4 PM rainy at bedtime
24 F took big shingle log to P Hoover's H & J drew out some wood AM I & Adeline Esther and Mary J F & H went to funeral of Aunt Fanny Reesor Jae Wideman spoke at house & sung at grave Old Sam Hoover spoke on {blank space} in Meeting house funeral was at 2 PM W. mild cloudy & Foggy sleighing very thin
25 Boys all went to Saml Reesor's sale W. rain till about 10 AM snow gone
26 I & Nancy and little Anne went to Br inlaw Enos Hoover's sale F & H went to Stouffville for my watch and then went to sale too Enos is renting his farm to Jac Barkey and is moving to Milnesville & intends to work for Peter B. W. growing colder N. wind
17 Cleaned Peas and chored AM F & H went to G Hollingers sawing Bee in Br C's bush J took peas and oat chop to Br S's I & B cut some dry pine in other bush till J come from mill and brought it home. W. mild
28 husked all of corn I went to see Dr Susanna does not feel so well. he took 16 pair Pidgeons @ 25 cts pr pair W. mild Dr was here last night & Tuesday Morning
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Mar 1890
nearly all day
March 1st Boys Cut dry Beech & Pine in other bush & drew home 3 loads I & A brought home Pea & Oat Chop W. Cold raw N wind
Sunday 2 at home Br C's were here awhile PM & Peters at Supper. V. Cler. Cold
3 Boys Cut stove wood H went threshing I & J brought home load wood PM Br S's young folks were here this evening W. sharp, Cler a little snow this evening
4 Boys Cut Stove wood & made few Maple logs AM threshed Peas PM. W. soft snow through Middle of the day. they hitched up youn Mare (Bonnie) rising 3 yrs went well
5 Boys threshed some Peas AM F H & B Adeline & Esther went to JD's quilting & Sawing Bee PM. W. Cler Cold sharp J went to Markham PM. few sleighs running
6 Boys threshed Peas Nancy & F went to Br inlaw Sam Hoover's PM his wife is sick W. very Cold, Cler good Wheeling
7 Boys threshed Peas AM F & B cut Stove wood I helped awhile to pile & Measure last of dry wood we have sold it all. W. very fine & Cler, MIlder I went to Br S's PM to see if we can get Ice on his pond, it is pretty good. Called at Br N's he is getting better
Mar 1890
8 F H & B and NB all cut ice together Abram drew 4 loads NB's had a man drawing for him. W. sharp, Cler.
Sunday 9 All went to Meeting at Hebron Esther & Annie staid with Susanna remarks by Br C Sermon on 2nd Cor by Old Daniel Horner MN's Joseph Grove's & David Burkholder were here at dinner young folks went to Johnny Ramer's this evening W very fine and cler pretty cold
10 brought one more load ice & packed it in Ice house AM I & all boys went to Sale of late Wm Murrisons effects on the old homestead PM W. Cloudy. Soft snow PM
11 Chored. Cleaned load wheat PM W rain nearly all day
12 Chored cleaned stables B & A went shooting H took 6 bags chop to Br S's and went to Ceder Grove PM. W. rain and drizzle all day
13 F & H & B Stover run W Reesors Machine at J Burrow's Jun'r. B went to Gregor's Sawing Bee in Bob Reesors bush PM J brought home chop PM W. mild
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Mar 1890
14 Boys sawed wood in old bush. I & J went to other bush to fill out a 2 Cord pile of wood for McRae with a few sticks of green wood. brought home a jag of dry wood I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W a little frost last night fine and clear today. Road very muddy
15 Boys drew dung with 2 waggons on about 2 Acres on west side of field behind barn where millet was AM cut wood PM we drew 2 loads dry pine. W. mild AM cloudy cold PM. flurries of snow A & Henry took sow to M Frets's PM
Sunday 16 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Reesors W. cold N wind flurry of snow
17 H & A drew dung on west side of fields behind Cider house AM F & B started for Markham about 10 AM when they come back F stopped at Menno Reesors to help at his sawing Bee H went too I & A took 13 bags Oats to Br S's and brought home load wood from follows. W. pretty cold
18 Boys drew dung AM F & H went to W Reesor's sawing Bee in McCreights bush PM. I & Nancy went to Markham
Mar 1980
& to Michael Frets's to dinner W. clear cold wind from north roads getting better
19 Boys finished drawing dung in field behind Cider house strip along bush about 1 1/2 acres for Mangels AM F & B sawed wood and H took load Wheat to Spink Mills @ 75 cts PM J brought chop AM I went to SM this morning W. fine clear frose last night thawed
20 Boys sawed wood in old bush east wind. began to rain 5 PM
21 Boys sawed pine wood in other bush 2 foot & 4 foot I & J Henry cleaned 20 bus grist wheat and we tapped 108 buckets B helped awhile sap run well A Adeline and Esther went to Stouffville gathered a lot this evening J took grist to Cedar Grove Mile W cloudy & rainy awhile very fine and clear today
22 F & H sawed wood all day B took grist chop to Br S's AM he began to work at Br C's PM for 8 months I & little boys boiled 9 qts molasses and we gathered a lot of sap this evening
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Mar 1890
W. north wind all day sap did not run very fast today it ran well last night
Sunday 23 Nancy and some of young folks went to Cobers meeting AM I & Nancy & Anne went to Aunt Lissy's PM W. cold raw air
24 B & Br C's Thomas helped boys thresh peas all day F walked to Markham AM I & A boiled 13 qts molasses W. raw air. fine and clear. sap did not run
25 Boys sawed at other place AM they went Shanks sawing Bee PM W. cloudy AM fine at noon till 2 PM very fine PM sap running fast Esther went to wedding at Br S's their daughter Emma is getting married to Jonas Ramer's son Samuel today
26 Boys chored AM went to B Dillers Sawing Bee PM. I & A boiled lot of sap W. raw. cold wind squaals of snow
27 Boys sawed at other place all day Nancy finished 12 qts molasses on stove I & A made 13 qts in bush J brought home grist W. fine NW wind
28 boys finishd threshing peas I have bad cold in head these last few days W. strong east wind AM. and snow all day. mild
29 Boys drove Mare Bonnie to Ceder Grove and they cut some dry Beech in old bush AM they drew few Maple logs from other bush
Mar April 1890
to SM PM W. fine and clear thawing a little PM very thin sleighing I & Nancy and little ones went to JDs this evening in spring waggon Susamna had bad spell this evening H went to Dr
Sunday 30 at home Br S's, AB's, & I Moyer's were here W. fine clear Dr came he says and Susanna is some better.
31 H got Frank & Charly shod F filed saw AM they went to Chris Stover's sawing by PM I & A boiled sap all day W. fine
April 1 Boys cut some feed AM F started on horseback for Unionville to return his road list about 10 am J & H went to Goulds sale on the old Wheeler farm F called to coming home I & A made 6 qts molasses. Nancy finished 11 qts in house Br C and Beccy Come to eat taffy. W. airy fine
2 H helped Elias Stover move from JD farm to 9th Con Markham Lot 23. J McGaws were here eating taffy. W. very fine.
3 F & H helped Br C's saw wood A went to Dr for medicine for Susanna I made 10 qts molasses W. fine a little rain PM.
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Good Friday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Mary & Anne staid with Susanna remarks Sermon on St John 19C from 16th V to end of C Br C's Jacob Reesor's were here PM W. Mild Am Blowed Cold from north PM Boys sawed wood & split in old bush AM {missing} went to George Duncan's sawing Bee in Colin Reesor's bush PM Colin has moved to his father's & George has Moved into his house
{missing} made 4 qts Molasses. W. Cold N wind
{missing PM. sap running
{missing} Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at {missing} except J & Adeline they staid {missing} Susanna remarks & sermon on {missing}K 16 C by Br C Br S's Emma {missing} Samuel Ramers Danl Hanes {missing} folks & Matty Cook were here at noon Matty staid to supper. W. Cloudy AM rain awhile PM
Easter Monday 7 at home AB's Lissy & Martha were here quilting Boys went fishing to Kirkhams Br C's Thomas all our boys Jesse Burkholder & Jesse Ramers (Sams Jess) he lives in Br S's house all Caught about 150 Mostly with {illegible}
77-2-13 April 1890
our boys brought home about 75 W. fine R Wallace was here PM
8 I cleaned fish I & A began to boil sap rain stopped us about 9 AM I went up after 10 PM it stopped raining I fired up then we finished of 6 qts H walked to Markham AM strong east wind. am cloudy. Boys worked in barn.
9 F got Frank shod AM F & H sawed wood in other bush PM I & A made qts molasses W. drizzly foggy & wet. AM. Clear PM.
10 F & H sawed till about 4 PM they came home then they all went down Pettiecoat Creek caught lots suckers I & A made about 7 qts molasses. W. fine cler blowed cold this evening Boys went spearing in Petticoat Creek this evening got 10.
11 Boys sawed AM I & Nancy took 1 1/2 Bar apples to Markham PM @ $4.00 pr Barl H & A took 6 bags Chop to Br S's & brought load hay from other place J brought Burrows to stitch Colt Jack's eyelid he got it torn some way I finished tree sap runs well PM roads very bad.
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thresh, steady, Mild gentle rain all day, no wind S Lehman were here. snow does not lie very deep {illegible}ed all Fall wheat & little {illegible} wheat that was left & about {illegible} Oats I think we threshed {illegible} something over 240 Bush Wheat {illegible} Boys threshed few Peas & Cut straw to fill beds W. snow & sleet from east till about 2 PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's this evening 1890
7 H drew 2 loads Pine F drew some wood from other bush I went with H PM then we went to Clarks hollow brought about 300 Cedar Posts {illegible}rt Co{illegible} @ 8 cts each
{illegible} a load of Ceder by Auction {illegible} trees Covered last {illegible} F threshed at Menno Reesor's this {two line illegible} S Lehman {illegible} Posts {torn away} {illegible}us Posts {torn away} load at noon {torn away} Br C brought Katura {rest of page torn away}
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{1?torn} home all day Boys went Shooting {faded word} Mild & Calm all day. like april. I gathered fine lot of Beechnuts. they were plenty this {faded}
2 Boys Sawed fine wood Y & {faded} {faded} {faded} {faded} old bush for Boiling Sugar W. rain {faded}
Sunday 3 I & Nancy & little ones went to {faded} {faded} W. drizzly AM rain from east all PM 4 Sorted Potatoes in Cellar. some are wrotten {B? faded} {Comm? faded} giving to {S?faded} today. W. rain from East all day, light {faded}
5 Spent day in young Orchard. 71 {faded} {faded} {faded} {torn & faded} {faded} ? & ? went Shooting {faded} {faded} Shanty in Sugar Bush after {faded} {faded} home W. Cleo this Morning, getting {faded}
6 Cleaning grist & {faded} took it to Mill {Boys?} {faded} Peas W. vry Cold N wind
7 Chored & Thrashed Peas. W. {faded} {faded} {faded}
8 F took 16 1/2 bus Peas to Mill & Chored W. Cold {torn & faded} {faded} went to Cedar Grove PM East Wind
9 Chored. Cleaned 20 1/2 Bus Peas at other bean Mill Store Mashed them John Brought home grist of flour W. Snow from N East nearly all day {torn & faded} at home all day. {M? faded} {St? faded} {torn & faded} {torn & faded} home W. very strong North wind. Cold {torn & faded}
Jan 1886
11 I went to Whitevale & telegraphed to Dr Freel to Come to B. C. his wife is rather {loonac?} Herman began going to School P & F went Foodhunting AM John helped Peter B kill Beef PM W. pretty Cold. N. Wind
12 Killed a Beef AM {V?}B helped. Boys helped him kill a pig PM. W. 14 dg below Zero this Morning. very Calm
13 I went to Markham AM Boys went to J Ryan's Sale PM. W. getting Milder each evening
14 Boys Sawed fire wood. I went to Markham PM {V?Uncertain Name}went with me to T McDowells then we visited there this evening. W. fine Milder
15 Boys Sawed AM F went to Whitevale PM W. very fine Mild
16 Oiled Harness & Chored. W. rained from East all day. turned to snow after dusk
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B. C Sermon St. Luke 16* {Unknown} {torn & faded} S Hoover {IU?} No Youngsters were here PM I & {uncertain name} went to B. C. PM W. fine Mild & wind PM. Thin Sleighing.
18 I & {uncertain name} went to B. {unreadable}{unreadable} Hoover's W. Mild. raw east wind Coming home Boys helped N B Kill Big hog A M took Cord Pine to Scarboro School PM
19 Dug a grave for D Hoover's Child AM John went to Green River for bran PM I was. at Gravyard {torn} {torn} Child Buried PM. W. east wind & little snow AM west wind PM
Jan 1886
11 I went to Whitevale & telegraphed to Dr Freel to Come to B. C. his wife is rather {loonac?} Herman began going to School P & F went Foodhunting AM John helped Peter B kill Beef PM W. pretty Cold. N. Wind
12 Killed a Beef AM {V?}B helped. Boys helped him kill a pig PM. W. 14 dg below Zero this Morning. very Calm
13 I went to Markham AM Boys went to J Ryan's Sale PM. W. getting Milder each evening
14 Boys Sawed fire wood. I went to Markham PM {V?Uncertain Name}went with me to T McDowells then we visited there this evening. W. fine Milder
15 Boys Sawed AM F went to Whitevale PM W. very fine Mild
16 Oiled Harness & Chored. W. rained from East all day. turned to snow after dusk
Sunday 17 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B. C Sermon St. Luke 16* {Unknown} {torn & faded} S Hoover {IU?} No Youngsters were here PM I & {uncertain name} went to B. C. PM W. fine Mild & wind PM. Thin Sleighing.
18 I & {uncertain name} went to B. {unreadable}{unreadable} Hoover's W. Mild. raw east wind Coming home Boys helped N B Kill Big hog A M took Cord Pine to Scarboro School PM
19 Dug a grave for D Hoover's Child AM John went to Green River for bran PM I was. at Gravyard {torn} {torn} Child Buried PM. W. east wind & little snow AM west wind PM
Jan 1886
20 I got horses Shod I went to Ceder Grove AM Started Machine & Chored PM B. C brought his wife here awile PM W. Mild. Snow PM
21 Thrashed between 6 & 700 Bus Oats W. about 9 in snow last night Mild & drissly this Morning a little Colder & Clear today Strong wind. went down towards evening {"towards evening" added between the main lines}
22 Boys Finished & split nearly all of Pine wood at School AM S Lehman's son & Daughter were here PM today! W. Milder Storm from West after dark
23 Chored & sorted Potatoes W. 5 betow zero this Morning I went to Whitevale PM
Sunday 24 at home A B & N B were here today & B.A. this evening. W. Milder Sleighing good
25 F took grist of Peas away from Major Mills they Cannot run the Mill the race is full of ice) he took them to green River. we Cleaned up barn floor & Chopped Some Oats & spring wheat PMW. ____ this morning. milder today
25 Herman went to Toronto with B Christian}
26 John brought home grist AM he & Flavius dug a grave for John Boyer's Child they brought it from Michigan. Tilman Shank helped dig it W. {uncertain}{uncertain}
27 Herman went to Toronto with B. C. Thomas Sold Beef Hide 617 lbs @ {??} John & Flavius helped {trying to fit two lines of writing into last line at bottom of page} Bury Boyers Child B inlaw Peters were here. Sermon by B C & Peter Baker. old John Boyer spoke too W. mild a little {uncertain} {P?}
John Wideman's were here this evening. Feb {written above the top line of the page}
Jan 1866 {squeezed in between the above and below noted above the top line of the page}
28 I went to JB Boys worked in bush. W. fine
Simon Hoover's were here this evening {squeezed in between top line and second line}
29 I went to Markham AM Boys Cut logs for Shingles W. very fine & mild a little snow
Boys 30 Boys drew 1 log to S M Drew 2 logs to A B Romin for Shingles PM. G & H & {unknown name} Cut few logs PM. W. Fine. good sleding
Sunday 31 at home all day. Young folks went to P B this evening W. fine
Feb 1 V B helped kill 6 Pigs A M F & H helped him kill 9 Pigs PM. John took Shingle log to A B Romin PM. W. fine zero this morning {Fit between lines near the right margin} Candle Mas day 2 F & V B took Pigs to Toronto @ $5.60. John took Shingles log A M we chop full lot of feed. Spring wheat & Oats PM W. Clear nearly all day. Cold west wind
3 Chored I & John brought load dry pine from others bush for Oven wood PM. W.
4 Chored Boys thrashed Peas PM I went to PM. W. very Cold Clear 14 dg below Zero. This morning {squeezed in between the lines}
5 Boys Finished Thrashing Peas & Cleaned them W. 18 deg below Zero. milder & snow PM
6 Chored. Boys helped Menno Stower Clean Peas at other barn AM. W. milder some snow PM D H Ramers were here this evening
Feb 1866
Sunday 7 at home all day Boys & girls went to BrC his daughter Ketura has been bed fast about a week. {Martin?} Baskys were here this evening W. fine
8 Killed Flavius's Pig AM drew home Pea Straw from other place PM. W. very fine 40 deg above Zero at noon
9 F & B C, Thomas went to Toronto sold Pig 5.90 {unreadable} 10 lb Butter 20. 14 doz Eggs 26. W. very fine 40 deg at noon John took Shingle log AM I & he Cut down stub PM
10 I & Nancy went to Daniel Ramiers 2 Boyls helped B S's {unreadable} W. thawed some east wind
11 I & Nancy & little girls went to B inlaw Peter's for seed Barley 2 Boys, helped B S {unreadable} AM. W. soft. drissly rain awhile PM. east wind. sleighing going
12 Boys {drew} {undreadable} on wheat at the other {place} from home. hung up meat to smoke W. soft
13 Chored. W. rain all day, water high
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron {unreadable} & Sermon on St Mark 3 @ C by B C B Stores was here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to B C PM & staid the evening W. mild. soft snow PM
15 Boys went {unreadable} hunting. I bought Combines Seeder & Drill. Masson's Make Oshawa $63 B inlaw Peter & Jesse brought Colt. Nancy bought it at $50.00. Coming year old W. soft snow all PM
Mar 1886
Clean Oats AM W. thawing Sleighing going
Br N was here this evening
Sunday 7 at home all day young folks & Thomas went to M No PM. W fine
8 Chopped grain & Cleaned grist Wheat AM F took grist about 15 bus fall Wheat & 5 {"10 lb" written above "5"} bus for J Mainland to B Hoover's I & other boys Cut & drew 2 Basswood & 1 pine log PM. W. fine. soft snow PM {"PM" fit in below at the end of the line.}
9 J helped J Dr {Huerh?} with team I & other boys Cut & drew 2 pine logs AM. B Gaymac & Anne Culp from Clinton were here PM W. frose last night. Soft snow made sleighing a little better I & Nancy went to Aunt Lissy B this evening
10 Cut & drew home logs for firewood John brought home grist AM Nancy was at B C PM {something crossed out} S Lehman's were there & brought her home & Staid for Supper. W. fine. thawing a little
11 Boys Cut & drew home logs for wood I went to Ceder Grove PM B inlaw D Hoover Called PM. I & Nancy went to see Abraham Honer in Cherry wood this Morning he is very sick with Paralysis & Heart Disease his right foot is shrunken & withered away W. fine thawing some
12 Chored. HItched up 2 year old Colt PM went well W. soft snow nearly all day
Mar 1886
13 drew home logs AM Nancy & Benj' went to Markham. I went to Whitevale Boys Chopped grain & John began grave for Abe Hoover he died this Monday. W. fine
Sunday 14 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon by B Law Hoover on Heb 11 @ J B were here PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Mermo Stories this evening a little W. fine Clr
15 went to Funeral of Ab Hoover a Methodist Minister & Daniel Hoover Preached Sermon M V & J H {R??? last name unreadable} were here PM. Brinlaw David Hoover's this evening W. alittle snow last night. fair today
16 Peter helped us Kill 7 Pigs AM. I went to Meeting house PM to see about building Some Sheds. agreed to build 14. W fine
17 I & Nancy went to Solomon Bunkholder Called at Benj Lehman's & M Nos Senior Homes. Sleighing about gone. W. very fine F & B. took 6 Pigs to Toronto @ $6.95, 13 doz Eggs 14 {raised letters?}
18 Boys Chopped grain & sawed wood I went to Gunn's AM Boys drew out pine wood with 2 teams PM {Voace} Moyrin & AMos Moyex were here at noon. I took Pig to Gunn's. PM
19 I & B drew out wood awhile AM. I & F & H fixed ready to thresh PM. rained awhile AM. quit at noon threshed about 200 Bus Oats PM. W. rained awhile PM very heavy thunder & sharp lightning this evening & through the night
20 I & Susanna went to Markham AMBoys Cleaned up barn & sawed wood W rather foggy& mild. roads bad {light east wind. written under line}
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones started to go to C B road damaged on 4th Con then went to J D. W. heavy rain AM Clear awhile PM. drissled awhile at sun set. Clear Coming home. wind east this morning west through the day. east this evening
22 Sawed wood AM all went to Lotton's Sale PM. W. rain. damp. west wind soft {"snow PM" written under the line}
23 Boys split wood in Shed AM. all went to Munnays Sale PM. bought Pair BobSleighs $1.25. W. very Cold NW. wind
24 I & Flauvis took Buggy to Pringles in Markham to get fixed AM Tapped about 100 Buckets PM sap run pretty well W. Milder & fine. frose hard last night
25 Boys sawed wood I & little boys chopped Oats AM. W. run fine
Mar 1886 April
26 I & little boys Boiled Sap. Boys went to Sale at Boyals Belford PM. & this evening. W. fine
27 Boiled Sap & Sawed wood W. Fine
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to C B I have very lame back. W. fine.
29 Cleaned Wheat. John went to Sale of Abe Hoover's things at Cherrywood PM W. rain around all day Back very lame
30 Cleaned last of Wheat. Boys boiled Sap W. rain nearly all day
31 Chored Boys Sawed little wood John drew some pine roots into sugar bush PM. Boys Boiled Sap PM W. rained off & on all day Sap has run well the last few days My back is very lame yet
April 1st Boys Shovelled old Wheat AM helped B C Thomas hitch up & drive Colt John took Lassies to B S PM W. Flurries of Snow AM. high wind all day. not cold
2 Boys Sawed wood JOhn went to Markham AM. drew Pine roots to sugar bush PM. Boys Boiled Sap all day. W. ground white with Snow this Morning. Back a little better
3 Boiled Sap & Sawed wood. John & Abe Chopped Some Oats AM W. frose hard last night thawed today
April 1886
Sunday 4 at home Aunt Lissy & Rosina Burkholder. A B Jesse & Martha were here at dinner & B C & wife at Supper. W. frose hard last night {written under line & underlined fine today}
5 Boys Sawed wood John & Benj split rails in the bush PM. I went to B S PM to see his Dam. part of the Tumbling dam broke away on 21st {hlt.?} W. raw east wind
6 I went to Cedar Grove this Morning Boys Sawed wood at home & Chored. {made as u handles?}. W. very strong north east wind & heavy Snow PM. not Cold. very very heavy storm
7 Boys drew rails along bush at the other place with Sleigh AM Sawed wood PM W. about 5 in Soft Snow yesterday & last night. mild today sap near PM
8 Boiled Suger F went to Markham AM. Sawed wood PM. Sap ran well
9 Boiled Sugar F went to Markham AM I got Fommer Shod & Chopped Oats Sawed little wood W. frose a little last night Sap ran all night & today {written above the line in the middle: Snow going away}
10 Boys sawed at home AM F & H went to Menno Stories sawing Bee PM. John took Nancy & I to Station we went to Toronto Boys Boiled Sap all day. W. Cloudy AM Clear PM
April 1886
Sunday 11 all went to Meeting at Hebron. {Remarks?} & Sermon {off?} {lt?} Police 12th C {?} B. C W. rather raw Cold wind
12 Began boiling sap at half past 4 0 {deg symbol} this Morning Boys Sawed wood W. Cloudy AM warm rain PM & this evening
13 Boiled Sugar & Sawed wood W. fine
14 Boys Sawed wood AM. went fishing the Milnes PM Caught 8 & bought 2 doz I boiled 7 quarts Molasses We have Made 103 1/2 lbs Sugar & 57 quart Jars of Molasses. W. Fine
15 Boys split rails in other bush. I went to B S in Whitewale AM. & to other bush PM. W. very fine & warm. vouls bad
16 Boys Split rails. they went fishing to Cedar Grove awhile PM Caught 93. B S Dam is broke & the fish get up to Cedar Grove. I went to Whitevale B S. AM W air fine warm
17 I Boiled about 5 Jars Molasses BoysChored. Cut down few trees in Dooryard that Stood too Close W. very fine warm growing {written uner the line & underlined: weather}
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to B S they were not at home. Children Stayed. we went to B N. W. very fine & warm about 70 deg
April 1886
19 J & N Chopped Some Oats AM went to B S. PM to hlep fix Dam F & B tried to plow sod at other place. too soft. W. very very fine Thunder Shower went {unreadable} PM Three boys got up after Midnight and went to Cedar Grove & Caught 85 fish {written under line and underlined: suckers}
20 I and Adeline went to Markham AM F & H helped B & S fix Dam we put in Stakes for Bush fence at other place PM W. very fine & warm
21 I & Nancy went to Markham & to Mother in laws Boys Picked Stones off Meadows & Sowed Some Oats at other place W. very wine & warm
22 Sowed about 5 acres Spring wheat made Some gardens. W. very fine trees Coming into leaf starting to bud out
Good Friday 23 all went to Meeting at H____ except Ester & {Herman?}. remarks & Sermon on Isaiah 53. C by B C. Tilman {Ra___?} v Abram {Reamaris?}. Came at noon W. fine rain at bedtime.
24 Cleaned Seed Oats I & Herman took 11 bags Oats to Cherrywood to Dan Hoover to get Chopped our mill needs new {Conearu?} boys drew home hay PM. W rain AM & nearly all PM. Cooler
Easter Sunday 25 at home all day. W. Clear AM. rain towards evening
Easter Monday 26. at home. Boys went Fishing to Big {unreadable} AM. Caught 10 went to Petticoat Creek PM Caught 2 B inlaw Peter & Jesse. Came this evening to fish. we went with them {faded} in Petticoat Creek. Caught 2. W. sunny this Morning. fine today
27 Sawed pine logs for ovenwood in School I & Flavius & Herman Sawed few White Ash logs in other bush PM. W. rain awhile AM fine warm PM. I went to B N & B S PM
28 Drew rails & Posts for Dush fence at other place AM Boys went fishing down Petticoat creek met after dinner Caught 35 fish Ones Planted Maple trees where they missed on Pickering twonline. PM went Shearing this evening. got 20. W. very fine warm
29 I & John & {Bary?} Deliveres fat Cattle at Markham. old Cow & 2year old Steer a $56.00 I took 23 suckers to B inlaw Peters then brought boys home. W. fine
April & May 1886
F & H plowed Sod at the other place AM rather wet. Their boys plowed in fallen Wheat PM. all killed out W. fine. Showers in north {written below the line and partly underlined : This evening} I went to Sewells PM Bought 13 Bus Seed Barley @ 50 cts it is {rakuip?}. regular Price is 75 cts but Seed Barley is very Dence a great deal of fall wheat is plowed down
30 Boys drew stones off new meadow behind Cider house John went to B S I went to Cedar Grove AM J & H {lenowed?} field back of garden F brought home seed barly I went to Cherrywood PM. W. a little Cooler John finished sewing {root?} ground with spring wheat. Strong East wind
May 1 John Sowed Oats back of garden F G subbed Wheat field east of dam with old Seeder. The Wheat is killed except a land or two on North side. he patched that with spring wheat I walked to J Tripps PM. W. fine & warm Bush nearly in full leaf boys put in last of turnip out of Pit
Sunday May 2 we went to B S Boys & girls went to Johnny B W. fine warm Clear
3 Sowed wheat field east of dam with Oats I & Benj put new tongue in roller AM dug garden PM. W. fine warm
4 sowed Barley back of barn AM H got nellie Shod 2 boys plowed in Corner wheat field PM W. fine AM Showry PM brought home Sap Buckets
5 2 Boys plowed in Wheat field we worked in back garden AM Finished Sowing barly behind barn PM I got strawberry plants at B S PM W. fine. rather Cool
6 Sowed barley on east 7 acres in NE corner field. Joann Moyer's brought two Anne Moyer's at dinner W white frost this Morning
7 Sowed Peas in South half of NW corner field W. fine air rather Cool
8 F sowed knoll with Peas AM he has sewed wheat at other place PM John Patched it with Oats AM but there is not very much wheat left. W. fine. rather Cool I & Nancy went to Green Pines Store this {written under the line and underlined partially: evening}
Sunday 9 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon on St Mat 18 by R Jac Widerman C Burkholder & A B Raner's were here PM. W. fine Cool
10 Boys began to sow Peas & some Oats at other place began to rain about 10 AM very strong wind from east I & Nancy went to Clairmont there to M N got home without much rain
11 drew home hay John went to B S F took Oats to D Raner's to get chopped Plowed Sod & sowed Peas PM. W. clear
12 Sowed Peas on sod at other place & south I & F took Mase May to horse |Daybreak|
May 1886
13 Sowed young Orchard at the other place with Peas & Oats Mixed. AM Chored PM W. east wind AM rain from east PM
14 I & Nancy went to Markham AM Fixed gate & drew rails at other place PM W. very foggy AM Clear PM
15 John went to Markham AM Took Colts & Cattle to Pasture at other place. Fixed fences at home PM W. very heavy rain & Thunder last night. high Water today
Sunday 16 J & H & girls went to Meeting at Widemans. J D & P B were here PM. W. Cool. Clear
17 Split {Ocun?} wood & boys drew rails at other place AM. Boys worked at Bush fun. & I &Nancy went to Funeral of Susan M C Wain PM Sermon by {Penny} She was Joseph Benkeys oldest Daughter got supper at P B Rainer's W. White frost this morning I went to Whitevale this Morning
May 1886
18 Boys dug Post holes for Bush fence John sowed five Acres Oats in NW field it is not all fit yet I & Benj traimmed little Orchard PM. F rolled PM W. fine warm Clear
19 F rolled all day I rolled PM John drew dung on east end of big field for Corn AM. he & H & Benj washed sheep PM. W. fine
20 J & H helped Peter B chase dung with team F rolled. & Sowed last of Oats in NW field. I went to Markham AM. got 7 Cavities in my Teeth filled by Dr Robinson W. very fine
21 Boys Finished Sowing. few low places I went to Claremont for new Clothes AM F & Benj drew Stones off Meadow at other place. W. fine AM little rain PM
22 worked at Bush fence AM. Sheared Sheep & Planted Corn PM. W. fine warm
Sunday 23 at home. A B were here PM Boys & girls went to B S. W. fine Cool
24 Boys & girls went to S Lehmans W. fine
25 drew dung on root ground I got Nellie Shod PM. W. very Cool. Strong N wind
26 Boys drew dung AM H & J helped Peter B Pull down Barn PM
May 1886
F & Abram went to Toronto Sold 2 Calves $10.00 15 doz Eggs 10 cts W. fine Cool
27 Boys Plowed Potatoe ground I took Bishop Gayman & Pre A Rittenhouse from B Cs to I Moyer's & left them at P S then Came home Philip Hoch Came PM then I Moyer's & M Bisking's & John G Rerson's brought Saul & John Moyer's & Amos Moyer & Ratz Housen then I took Hoch to Manasu Frets this evening W. rainy this Morning fine today
28 Bishop Gayman & Pre A Rittenhouse were here last night & I took them to Yearly Conference at Widemans today a great many visitors about 100 altogether. Passed off reasonably well W. very fine day I brought home Moses Weber Daniel Weber & Levi Martin. left Menno Shants at B N & Bishop A Martin at B C
29 all went to Meeting at Hebron except Benj he took the two Webers & L Martin & C Snider to Station. Pre J Wisman &
May & June 1886
wife & A Knots & wife & {Menesee} {Fretis} & wife were here at dinner W. very fine day Bishop L Martin I Webber H Detwiler & Joseph Wisman were at Meeting Boys plowed turnip ground F went to Dan Reeds Meeting PM
Sunday 30 Herman & girls. & I & Nancy & Abe went to Meeting at Widemans suitable Sermons for Celebration of Lords Supper by Bishop SEyman & Martin went to J B after SErvice. W very fine
31 Boys dug Post holes and drew wood into shed J & F helped Retins draw sand with 2 teams PM B S brought Jacob Hoch & wife AM Jacob Reesor's brought J Brubacher & wife & Lydia Brubacher. Grace Moyer's were done at noon. W. fine Clear
June 1 Worked at bush fence & drew wood into shed. W. fine Clear
2 Boys worked at bush fence I & Benj finished drawing wood into Shed AM B S brought Pre Isaac Rittenhouse & wife PM. we took them to Grace Moyer's this evening. W. fine Showers at noon Ascension day 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon on {??cts} 1st C by Pre I Rittenhouse W. fine. cool
June 1886
4 Boys worked at Bush fence I went to Markham AM. W. fine Cool
5 J & Benj worked at Bush fence I & T & H helped at Bee to Overhaul fence in front of Meeting house W. fine AM nice rain PM
Sunday 6 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Rev Jos Barkey Suitable Sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by B C W fine Jos Barkeys were here
7 Boys worked at Bush fence I went to Markham PM W. rain this AM
8 drew dung on fallows with 2 teams & 3 waggons. I harrowed fallow W. fine cool {cool fit in under neath and between lines}
9 drew dung. I & J & Benj went to help finish fence at Meeting house PM. M No were here. W. fine cool John went to Markham for Plow sheres this evening {evening fit in under neath and between lines}
10 Boys Plowed fallow finished drawing dung AM. W. a little rain AM
June 1886
11 Plowed fallow W. fine
12 Boys finished Plowing fallow & Potatoe ground I & Herman helped at building
14 sheds at Meeting house got all Posts Set. John brought load {Secritling} for Sheds PM. W fine Cool Cler
Whitsunday13 Boys & girls went to Drudges we went to Johnny Rames's. they were not at home. we went to J D's. W. fine
Whit Monday 14 I & Nancy & little ones went to Menno Storiers. they live on G Moyer's place, Boys helped N B move a building. girls & Retura went to Johnny Bamin. W. a very little rain last night. very warm today
15 Planted Potatoes. I & Nancy went to see Grandmother PM She had {written between the lines: F took 18 bus Grist Wheat to B Hoover's} Erysipelas on face is better again {Written between the lines, below: W. very warm}
16 I & Susanna went Toronto 60 lbs Butter 14 cts 11 doz Eggs 12 cts Boys Chored. harrowed
June 1886
fallow. W. rain this Morning. & heavy rain PM. Coming home
17 I & Nancy went to Brinlaw Johnie Hoovers. his wife is very Sick. Boys worked at Bush fence PM. W. showers this morning. heavy rain PM Cold wind this evening {evening written under the line and underlined though there was room on the line.}
18 Herman went for Grist it was not done I & J Put up some wire fence at Bush fence F & Benj topped thistles at other place W. Cooler
19 I & J worked at {fur} AM Boys topped thistles at home AM I went to Markham & Boys finished Bush fences PM W. fine Cool
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Altona remarks by C C SErmon on {blank space} by Pr S Hoover (he still spoke english at the latter part of his SErmon at Altona & Cedar Grove) went to H Boyer's & to Menno Buskholder W. very very fair June day
21 Boys plowed turnip ground I & J hoed early Potatoes. & Chored. I went for Bunows. little Mese Topry has sore eye & Charly has something in his foot wooden thorn. Bunows took it out. W. fine
June 1886
a very little rain this evening. Cool
22 Boys made turnip drills John brought home grist from B Hoover's took along 8 Bus Peas to D Romens & got them Chopped W Cloudy. a little rain after supper
23 Chored. Steady rain about all day
24 I & J & Benj Put in logs F & H drew home last of old hay & 2 loads of sand W. a little rain this Morning. Cloudy today
25 Cut Some Saiulage & drew them with trucks W. fine Cool H & Benj Sowed turnips PM. heavy Showers tonight
26 J & Benj drew 4 logs I & F & H worked on roads Markham work 2 times AM. Three Boys topped thistles I & John drew 4 logs & brought load of lumber for Meeting Sheds PM. W. fine Clear
Sunday 27 I & Nancy & little ones went to N B for dinner. Johnny Reesor were here at supper {Written below the line and underlined W. fine}
28 Boys mowed fence Corners & Topped last of thistles Benj walled between sleepers in old barn John mowed half of Clover field at other place PM. W. fine Cool I went to Cedar Grove PM
June July 1886
29 F & Boys went to barn raising at Peter's B & J Mowed other half of Clover at other place & H Mowed fence Corners Both went to raising PM. W. fine
30 Raked & Cocked all the hay at other place I & John took 400 ft Sheeting to D Ranson's & brought load lumber home for Meeting Sheds AM. I & Nancy went to Martin Baskeys for Strawberries & I brought waggon wheels from Cherrywood after supper. W. fine
July 1 Drew in all hay at other place 13 good loads. W. very fine Clear
2 J & F finished Markham road work with 2 teams drew gravel H Cut about 3 Acres in field behind Cider hose W. warm
3 I & Nancy went Toronto 50 lbs Butter 17cts 9 doz eggs 12cts J finished cutting behind Cider house W. fine. warm
Sunday 4 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks B C Sermon on St. Mat 22 by Re S Hoover C Brillinger & wife & D B Homes & wife were here at noon & J B at supper W. very warm
5 Drew in nearly all hay behind Cider house J Stories were here. W. very very warm
July 1886
6 Finished drawing hay behind Cider house F & H went to raising at D Reesor's farm on 11th Con. Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today W. very very warm
7 Cleaned load Oats. & I went to Whitevale PM. W. pretty warm. fine breese
8 I & Nancy & little ones went to S. Lehman's they were not at home. we Staid & had dinner then we Called at J H Rainer's for supper John took load Oats 80 Bus to Toronto @ 34 1/2cts F cut hay south of bush W. fine cooling
9 Drew in Some hay at other place Herman took about 79 Bus Oats to D Raners to get Chopped & brought home Sheeting. drew in hay south of bush 4 loads. W. pretty warm
10 Mowed in swale back of Orchard I went to M Benkeys this Morning J & F went to R Clinks raising PM H & Benj drew in some hay at other place & raking south of bush. W. fine warm I went to see Patton after supper
Sunday 11 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by B C Sermon on {blank space left} by R C House went to Enos Harris. & to D Nighowanders at Supper. W. fine. Cool this Morning
July 1886
12 H & F finished Mowing Swale AM J brought 43 Bunches Shingles from A B Raner's. Scuffled Potatoes F took gist Peas about 20 Bus to Whitevale PM J Plowed creek east of Richard after supper we intend to clean it out this fall W. warm
13 J & F Rolled & harrowed fallow AM I & Adeline went to Markham PM brought in last of hay Ulrich Bunkholder & wife from Indiana were here at supper W. a little like rain {rain written under the line and partly underlined}
14 Chored. Boys began plowing sod South of bush after Supper. W rain through the night & till supper
15 Boys plowed I & Herman piled lumber. W. Some drissle A M & PM
16 Boys finished plowing {hessoway?} & rolling sod I went to Markham AM H & B hoed Potatoes & Cut weeds around other place. W. Fine. thunder Shower went round north this evening
17 Three Boys turned dung at other place John went to Lacys for lime got none I & Nancy started to go to Jacob Groves turned back Thunder Showe Came after supper {after supper filled in over line above}
July 1886
W. Thunder Clouds around all day rain after supper {after supper written in under the line and partly underlined}
Sunday 18 I & Nancy & little ones went to A B for dinner & to J D. W. Cloudy Cool
19 Four boys helped N B thin turnip I & Abram & Henry brought 400 Bricks from A Niels yard on 6th Con Markham W. fine pretty warm. a little rain this evening {evening written under the line and partly underlined}
20 Three boys helped N B finish hoeing turnips John drew stones into Barnyard for paving I & Abram brought lime from Markham AM. W. fine evening
21 Patton & Son Came this morning we Shingled Mother's Kitchen. John went Toronto 40 lbs butter 17cts 8 quts Black Currants 10ct F Paved some in Barnyard & drew some stones W. warm
22 John began Plowing fallow. rest of us helped Patton & Son shingle big house. W. Cool last night warm today F brought big load sand after supper. we are laying the Shingles in Mortar on big house.
23 Finished Shingling big house {He left out the W. this time}warmer
24 Three boys Plowed. Patton's branded east Gable of big house, W. very warm
Aug 1886
road plank PM did not get there W. very Cool. Strong wind. a little rain last night {night fit in under the line and partially underlined}
4 I went to Markham this Morning we began drawing in barley behind barn a little before noon. W. Still a little cool
{written partway along and between the lines:} Some talk of frost this Morning
5 finished drawing barley out of both fields till noon 23 loads J harrowed fallow F drew gravel into barnyard I & B piled gravel lumber PM W. fine warm
6 Cut about 4 acres oats at other place till Supper F brought load gravel after supper W warm clear {warm clear fit in under the line and partially underlined}
7 Shoveled out of Creek AM drew in fall wheat PM W. warm
Sunday 8 3 boys and girls went to Meeting at Widemans Johnny Boyer's were here we went to Peter's awhile this evening they are both Sick. W. warm & dry
9 F went to Markham for a barrel salt John brought Planks for bridge AM began Cutting. Out east end of dam PM W warm
10 Finished east of dam & began in field back of garden I went to Whitevale PM W. very warm & dry Parching wind
Aug 1886
11 Finished with half of Oats back of garden & cut Spring Wheat Joe Spragger & his Brother built new Chimneys on house didn't get quite done. W very warm. heavy thunder storm went North east a nice little shower here
12 2 Boys helped B B thresh Finished spring wheat & Boys Cleaned roof of house I went to Markham PM W. not quite so warm
13 Boys Cut Oats at other place that was Sowed in fall Wheat AM Cut South half of Oat back of garden PM. I got tines set of 3 spring wagon AM. W. fine
14 Cut late sown spring wheat AM Boys drew 5 loads Oats at the other place PM I & Nancy & little Anne went to J. Groves for supper & to Tilman Wideman's to stay all night. W. very fine. Cool N W wind
Sunday 15 went to Meeting at Almira remarks by Re Pas Barkey Sermon on St Mat 25 C ly Re J Wideman went to C Gayman's to dinner & to John Wideman to supper. W. fine clr
Aug 1886
16 H helped N B draw Peas AM F & B Cut Peas & Oats missed in Orchard at the other place AM {P?} got horses shod. Boys Shoveled wheat in granary PM W. Clear AM. rained few hours PM. from east {fit below the line and partly underlined: cool} I & Nancy went to Peters to sit up Both he & his wife are sick. he is up again
17 I & Abram went to Markham AM Boys drew dung on Plowed sod south of brush. set Machine & asked hands to thresh tomorrow. W. Cloudy
18 Threshed. all went well. about 550 Bus barley. & little fall Wheat {fit below the line: W. very fine}
19 Boys pulled few Peas AM I & Herman drew 2 loads Spring Wheat AM. Boys drew 5 PM. & Pulled peas at other place after supper. I & Nancy went to Markham & to B Hoover's to see Twin Boys. W. fine. Cool, Clr
20 Four Boys Pulled Peas at other place I & Abram drew in 2 loads spring Wheat after supper I went to Cedar Grove PM. W. pretty warm. rather Cloudy I & B C & Thomas had a run after a dog supposed to be mad. did not get him
Aug 1886
21 F helped McCreight thresh 3 boys pulled Peas. W. fine
Sunday 22 at home young folks went to Johnny Rainer's B S's were here & J D at supper. W. fine Showers AM
23 Boys pulled few Peas & harrowed fallow I & Adeline went to Whitevale W. fine {written between the lines: J & F put in Sluce way on sideroad at B C Shower AM. but we need a soaking rain
24 Boys plowed in fallow & drew off stones Two of them Pulled Peas at other place PM. Stumper Came this evening
25 Finished Cutting few Oats at other place this Morning then Cut last at home 4 acres & Pulled some Peas H & B pulled last of Peas at other place AM. W. fine Clear warm
26 drew Peas at other place W. very heavy dew. very warm today
27 Finished drawing Peas at other place & few Oats. W. very very warm {written in between the lines: very heavy dew}
28 drew in Oats at home all day. boys went to Menno Stories binding Bee I had a Surprise this evening in passing B C they called me in & there I seen seven dear friends from Ohio Pre A Brubacher & wife Deacon C Lehman Lissy Caty & Susanne Lehman & Caty Weaver
Aug & Sept 1886
Sunday 29 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by B C Sermon on St. Mat 18 by R A Brubacher Jacob Grovs youngsters were here at dinner & {unreadable} Hoovers at Supper W. not so warm AM pretty warm PM
30 I & Nancy & J D took visitors to Manasse Fret's to N B to dinner to Saul Reesor's {written above the line: not at home} to Johnny Raner's & to Menno Reesor's & to Br S to Supper & to stay all night W. fine shower AM
31 I & Nancy Br C & Br S took Visitor's to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Po Pas Berkey Sermon on St Luke Part of 16 C by R A Brubacher took Visitor's to Pas Berkey's for dinner then we & Br S took the Lehman friends to little C Hoover's {carrot pointing up to this text written between the lines: to Supper} & to Peter Burkholder they were not at home then to Chris Burkholder's & left them to stay all night W very fine & Cool Boys plowed in fallow
Sept 1 Boys Pulled last Peas at home I & John drew in 2 loads Oats at other place PM W. fine
2 drew in last of Peas. W. fine Cool
Sept 1886
3 F & H helped Br N thresh we drew in last of Oats at home PM I went to Markham AM BOys finished plowing & harrowing fallow W. fine Clr Cool
4 drew in 2 loads Peas & Oats Missed out of Orchard at other place AM 2 boys plowed South of brush PM John brought 22 Bus Seed Wheat from Johnny Reesor's then he sowed fallow W. fine clr looks like rain this evening
Sunday 5 I & Nancy & little ones esccept Abram went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Re Jos Barkey Sermon on St Mat fast of 5 C by B C Went to B-inlaw Peter's then went to Peter Burkholders to help Br B take the 5 Ohio Cousins to J Widemans & to Widow Kindy's then left them at A Burkholders W. very fine
6 Boys Plowed South of brush John sowed a 7 little of it this evening W. warm
7 Boys plowed in Pea ground at other place John finished Sowing south of bush W. warm
8 Ohio Cousins were here we took them to Drudges to Supper & left them at J Dr
Sept 1886
they are going to Waterloo tomorrow W. very warm. Cooler this evening
9 Boys drew dung on Peaground & finished plowing W. fine heavy rain about noon
10 Boys finished drawing dung I & Br C went to Markham PM I & Nancy went to see Menno Stories after supper he has been very sick is a little better W. Cooler hevy shower north & South PM. not much here
11 Sowed 4 acres Peaground at other place AM Herman helped draw in Oats for Menno Stories other boys drew off 9 stumps into line fence PM W. Cool
Sunday 12 at home Br N & A Bower here at noon. W. fine rain last night & awhile AM
13 J & H scraped out at Creek below Orchard F & B threshed Peas AM J took Peas to Whitevale & brought home Two furrow gang Plow @ $15.00 W. Cool. very high wind tonight
14 I & Nancy went to Sand {Lehmerus} H ganged in barly stubble near {Harris} rest of boys cleaned turnips W. very fine
Sept 1886
15 I & Nancy & Br C & wife went to Markham AM. to sign Deeds of transfer 41 acre of land in Markham village on Vinegar Hill to F K Reesor for the Sum of $200. Boys ganged J plowed behind barn AM I went with N B to drive his horse for him he drove 4 heard of Cattle to Pasture at Downies at Duffins Creek. W. strong east wind
16 Chored F & B hitched up 2 yr old Colt PM he went well J plowed behind barn W. heavy rain AM Thunder shower
17 B plowed behind bard PM I & J shot & buried Old Cent AM. made railing on bridge at our Comer PM. F {Kennored? faded} with 2 year old Charley PM W. very fine the ground is well soaked now 18 maggie was sick with Milk fever on Tuesday & few days since she better again Frank was
18 J Plowed F ganged PM Frank was sick this Morning is better again H & B Searched barnyard PM W. very fine I walked to Whitevale AM
Sept 1886
Sunday 19 at home I & Nancy went to Br C a little while PM Herman went to Meeting at Wideman's Elias Stories went with him W. Cloudy this Morning rain AM
20 Boys plowed I & B went to Markham AM I went to Cherrywood PM W. fine Cool AM squaals of rain PM heavy {written under, between lines near center of page, partly underlined: after dark}
21 Boys plowed & trimmed few stumps I & Nancy went to Toronto 38 lbs Butter @ 21 ct I sold 4 Hogs @ 7.00 to be Delivered Friday or Saturday W. fine
22 Boys Plowed F & H went to Markham PM for Boots. W. Cloudy. shower this {written between lines below: evening}
23 Boys Plowed Herman helped Stumpers load Machine AM I & J & B killed 4 Pigs PM F Helped Stumpers take Machine to to Menno Bunkholder's PM J got Major Shod PM this evening W. fine
24 I & Nancy & girls went to Funeral of Red Jos Barkey he died on Wednesday evening {written between the lines: F & B took Pigs to Toronto weighed nearly 500 lbs} Funeral Discourse by B C & Joe Wideman & {?} Totten W. Cloudy & foggy all day
25 Boys Plowed J & B Piled some lunber I brought home lambs this evening
Sept 1886 Oct
J Br were here at supper W. rain this morning & awhile AM. very warm clear PM
Sunday 26 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable remarks & sermon for Celebration of Lords supper by Br C Ann Shirk was here PM. W. reain all AM not very many in Meeting. had a fine meeting
27 Boys Plowed I & Herman Made about 50 gals Cider PM. W. fine today. heavy rain this evening this is my 50th Birthday
28 2 boys helpet Peter thrash. Boiled Sauce I & Abe Mad made about 35 gals Cider PM. F & H Plowed. W. drissly rain PM heavy {written between the lines below and partially underlined: this evening}
29 2 boys helped Peter till {4?} PM. Boiled Sauce. F & H Polwed Abe drew off stones then he Plowed too. W. very fine & Clear
30 I & Nancy & little Anne went to B r inlaw Peter's for dinner Mohterin law is not very well then went to M N & staid all night. W. fine {written below and between the lines: stron S West Wind rain tonight heavy}
Oct 1 went to Simon Hoovers for dinner then Came home. W. very Cool Cloudy
2 boys helped N B thrash yesterday and today other boys finished Plowing, NW corner field
Oct 1886 {It seems this left hand page of the diary was miss printed, the lines are missing. Benjamin started off writing without lines and then drew them in freehand, I guess he didn't have a ruler or other straight edge available to him to do it more neatly as they are uneven and angled,}
2 drew out Scrapings of barnyard PM J went to Markham for Boots & plowed in Creek. W. fine Clr Cool a little Snow in the air yesterday at Altona {written between the lines below: & home too}
Sunday 3 A Moyer's J D's & A Br Children were here W. fine Clear Cool white frost last night
4 I went to Cedar Grove AM 2 BoysScraped out Creek J plowed in barley stubble near Hoover's W. rainy AM
5 I went with Br C to Markham for lime wnet round by Unionville to see Old John Stover he is Poorly Boys plowed W. Cloudy warm {written above & between the lines: B treshed Peas PM}
6 John helped Br C thresh with {team} B helped too PM I & F plowed AM I & H took 14 bus 20 lbs Peas to D Raner's {written between the lines and below: H threshed Peas AM} to get Chopped W. very fine warm Clear
7 J & B drew dung on South half of field east of dam it is gangedF & H finished field near Hoover's as far as it is ganged the rest is single plowed F. scraped Creek B & H began plowing field east of dam right through ganged part & all W. very fine warm growing weather
Oct 1886
8 Boys went to Markham Fair I & Henry went to Cedar Grove AM I & Abe & Henry drew in Pumpkins & Squashes PM. W. very very fine & warm
9 Boys plowed F got Frank shod PM then we Set Machine & thrashed Oats this evening W. very very fine & warm Br inlaw Enor was here AM
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny {Remer's} Three Boys & girls went Meeting at Latona Boy's went to J {Dr} W. very fine & warm
11 dry Potatoes W. very warm & fine
12 Boys plowed. T went to work for N B. PM. his man Elias Storey is sick W. litter squals of rain warm
13 Chored AM I & John Made 50 gal Cider PM Boys Plowed W. drissly AM Cleared up PM
14 Boiled Sauce boys Plowed AM thrashed Peas & Plowed awhile PM. W. gine AM heavy rain awhile PM. very Long gale of wind after dark. & all night Cooler
15 Boys plowed. finished field east of dam & began crossplowing field back of garden it was ganged. W. very high Cold wind all day some drissle of rain Boiled Sauce AM I went to Cedar Grove PM a little while to B F Reesors & D Dukson's Sale. didnt stay long pretty Cool Picked few Potatoes that were plowed out
Oct 1886
16 John took small grist Peas to Whitevale H & {hidden in page crease} Plowed awhile AM dry & Picked last of Potatoes AM all Picked apples PM. W. Cold air from north. fine clr
Sunday 17 at home W. Soft Snow AM ground covered rain PM. snow going
18 Boys plowed. W. fine snow all gone
19 Boys nearly finished plowing back of garden AM B. Picked apples PM. J & H finished plowing back of garden then we drew wood to leave at other place for steaming. W. very fine warm
20 Boys plowed Orchard at other place I & susanne went to Markham She got all her upper Teeth extracted AM. boys scraped out Creek at town line other side of fence PM W. fine warm
21 I went to Whitevale Boys fixed up barn at other place ready to thresh AM threshed with W Reesor's steamer PM W. Strong NW wind Clr mild
22 Finished thrashing about 9 AM J & F took Steamer to Whitevale Peas & Oats turned out well B tood 6 bags Peas to D Ramer's to get Chopped AM J took 18 bags Oats PM. W. fine Clr
Oct 1886
23 B helped Johnny B thrash I & J & F drew off 45 Stump Abe helped N B dig Potatoes H wored worked for N B yesterday & today F has been there since the 12th {inst} at noon. Elias Storey is very sick yet he is deranged the most of the time the Doctor says it is Neuralgice on the brain. W. very very fine Clr
Sunday 24 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St. Luke parts of 21st C by Br C Ann Shirk was there I & Nancy went to Br C PM Br S's youngsters were here PM W. fine
25. began Pulling turnips John took Chop Peas & Oats to Whitevale & got Horses shod AM B helped Johnny Br finish threshing a while this morning I went to Markham PM got Nell shod at Whitevale as I went. W. fine AM. rough & rainy PM
26 J helped Br C thrash with team. H helped AM Boys finished pulling turnips W. Fine
27 I & B helped work at Meeting house Sheds other boys drew turnips 9 loads W. Cloudy AM drissly rain nearly all PM. raining at Bedtime. this is the 29 anniversary of our wedding day
Oct 1886 Nov
28 Cleaned grist & Chored. W. rain nearly {written above the line: all day}
29 J took grist 18 bus Wheat to B Hoover'sF & H took 7 bags Peas to D Ramer'swith Mag & Charlie AM I & F took about 50 Bus old Wheat to P Hoover's PM @ 71 cts. it is a little Musty. W. fine
30 Boys took 3 loads. over 150 Bus Wheat to P Hoover's @ 70 Cts it is a little Musty he thinks he paid to Much for the last load I & Br S were at W Milnes AM W. very fine
Sunday 31 I & Nancy went to Meeting at {written above the line: Wideman's} remarks by R JoeWideman Sermon on {space left blank} by Br C went to Tilman Reesor's & to Br inlaw Peter's at supper W. very very fine like September
Nov 1 I went to Markham AM Mother inlaw & Peter's were here boys finished drawing turnip 13 loads we have about 1000 Bus W. very fine {written between and below the line: & warm}
2 I & Nancy & little ones went to M No Boys plowed in turnip ground J & B went Shooting PM Shot 4 Partridges & five Squab W. very very fine & warm roads good
3 H plowed in turnip ground J drew 2 loads lumber from Milner to Meeting house F & B took load Cider apples to {Palapp?} @ 15 cts AM drew in Corn PM W. very very fine
Nov 1886
4 I & Nancy went to A B after dinner Motherinlaw & Peter's were there too. then after dinner A B & I & Peter went to Old Sarah Storie's Sale I bought Cooking stove @ 4.25 H & B went to Sale F went Shooting J Made 25 gal Cider PM. W. fine. rather Cold NW wind
5 J went to Drudges Plowing Bee. he has tonight A {Nhaleys?} farm F drew 2 loads Wheat H Plowed Potatoe ground & took 10 bags Peas to D Ramer'sW. fine. D Burkholder Came to Make Storm doors Pas Wideman came to stay all night
6 Chored & Cleared load Wheat AM boys all went Shooting PM I & Abe & Henry brought home Pea Chop PM W Soft snow All AM. & little ones went to B S's W. pretty Cold. snow thawed some
{Benjamine missed a rare day, no entry for 7}
8 Boys trimmed Stumps & F took last load Wheat @ $65 cts it is musty then they drew stumps PM. we & Br C went to Jacob Reasor's they were not at home then Br Cs staid at our place for supper W. fine rather Cold West wind
9 Worked at Sheds at Meeting house F helped AM H PM. John took grist chop & H plowed last of root ground AM they trimmed Stumps PM. W. very fine snow all gone
Nov 1886
10 D Burkholder Made Storm doors F brought home Chop AM they Cleaned up along line fence wehre we are building Stump fence PM B helped Br C PM W. drissly rain AM mild PM
11 D B finished Storm doors AM boys Cut & drew Hemlock logs AM Drew stump PM. W. mild
12 Boys drew stumps AM dug garden PM. I went to J Fr he helped me get 34 White Brahma Rooster's @ $ 50 cts each 1 @ 40 W. Cold N Wind freesing
13 I & Nancy went to Toronto 18 lb Butt @ 22 cts we went on Cans. boys brought home Colts Cattle & Sheep from other place Fixed henhouse. W. Cold frose hard
Sunday 14 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Br W. very fine. getting milder
15 Boys drew stumps AM I & J cut & drew {* in margin?} 3 Basswood logs F got Maggie shod & {smudged?} & H dug garden PM. W. pretty Cold. Clr
16 J & H Cut & drew 4 Basswood logs AM J took 20 Bus Peas to D Ramer's & got them Chopped I went along to S M & Piled Some lumber F & H dug among Raspberries B has been working for Br C some days W. fine Clr
Nov 1886
17 Three Boys & Thomas went to Uxbridge to Shoot Rabbits They went with Br inlaw Peter Jesse & Enos. They brought home 2 W. rain all day from east.
Thanksgiving day 18 all went to Meeting at Henron remarks & Sermon on St. Luke 12 C by Br C Ann Shirk was here {Grace?} Moyer's brought Anne Moyer here PM I took her to Br N after supper W. stron S W wind & squals of snow PM. freesing
19 Boys went to draw stumps Broke harness I went to Cedar Grove AM I & John brought Sawdust to bed Pigs. rest of boys Cleaned wheat tailings. W. very strong W wind little {written between and below the line and underlined: snow}
20 I & F went to Markham he got 11 Cavities in his upper Teeth filled J & H burned stumps AM. went to C Stotts Sale PM I & F Cleaned out Creek at Townline a little W. very fine & Clear Br inlaw J R Hoover was here at dinner
Sunday 21 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St Mat 16 @ by Br C. {Sarnl?} Hoover Came very late John G {Rusor's?} & Matty Cork were here at dinner & Sid Brownsbury we went to Br C for supper with Matty W. very very fine & Clr
Nov 1886
22 F helped J D thresh with team B helps Br C rest of us killed Pig & opened Mouths of tile drains. W. fine Clr
23 husked Corn & Chored. W rain nearly all day F took 24 bus Oats to D Ramer's PM
24 Boys trimmed trees in other bush I & J fixed hog pen roof & brought home Chop PM, W Cold Clr
25 I & H went to Markham F helped J D thresh with team J took Colt to Burrows AM F brought home load Planks from Mill & J & H brought Mortar from other place PM W. some soft snow. Mild
26 Boys began putting new floor in Horse Stable it is spoiled with dry rot & I & Nancy helped C Br kill a hog & a beef W. very fine. a few inches of snow
27 worked at stable floors. got done for the present. W. fine Clr
Sunday 28 I & Nancy & little ones went to Peter Reesor. J D youngsters were home. W. Fine
29 Chored AM John took about 700 ft Clear lumber for us & about 200 ft for Br S to Green River Station. W. pretty Cold
30 I helped Br C Kill hogs & F helped N B
Nov & Dec 1886
J & B burned Stumps & H went to Markham PM W. pretty Cold
Dec 1 we Killed 7 hogs. W. fine
2 F & H helped Br S thresh we Chored W. pretty Cold Some squaals of snow
3 J & H helped for Br S thresh B helped Br C I & F drew Cord first Class wood to Cherry wood School at 4.50 AM & a load Hard Culls to P Robinson @ $ 2.50 PM. W. Cold. roads pretty good
4 Boys drew some wood home out of old bush AM drew together drags in other bush PM. I walked to W A Milners AM to pay my bill & lumber that we got for Meeting Sheds. W. very Cold {nengh?} N wind
Sunday 5 at home N Br were here at noon Johnny Ramer's & M Barkeys at supper W. Milder dry flakes of show all day
6 H drew wood home out of old bush J got Horses Shod F & B burned stumps AM {hidden in crease of page} got Horses shod J & B brought load of {hidden in crease of page} from other place PM W. very fine mild C Morrison was here at noon
Dec 1886
7 Boys drew Stumps S Lehman's were here at dinner. they & we went to Johnny Ramer's this evening.W. very fine {Written between the lines spread out: Sinclair Holden Buried today}
8 B went to Toronto with Br C Thomas F & Nancy went to Markham AM Trimmed Pine trees & J took Oats & Peas to D Ramer's PM. Br inlaw Simon's were here this evening W. fine
9 Boys drew stumps I went to Cedar Grove AM. W. very fine & Mild roads good This is my Nancys 47th Birthday
10 I went to Markham to see the weekly Market it commenced last Friday the was a good attendance. & fair prices. Boys drew stumps AM Herman went to F K Reesors sale J & F went to look for Hound he is lost two weeks ago. I & Nancy & little ones went to J D's. W. fine {written between the lines: "this evening" not sure if it is referring to the lost dog or the visit to J D's}
11 B & H trimmed young Pines J brought home Oat Chop &I & F mended eave trough & pipe on house & gutter on kitchen AM all boys went to Stouffer's sale in Clarks Hollow PM I & Nancy went to Cedar Grove PM. roads getting soft. W. warm. thawing
Sunday 12 at home all day. W. Mild. Strong E Wind
13 F & H helped McCreight thresh. B helped for Br C John & Ab Shoveled Barley W. drissly rain more or less all day
Dec 1886
Old Nancy Musselman Burried yesterday
14 turned up old logs in other bush AM trimmed young Pines around old bush PM. W. very Cold
{Written between the lines: J hog lame shoulder}
15 H went to B S. S. I & F Cleaned grist Peas & Oats in other barn AM B took grist to Cedar Grove Mills & H & F brought load hay from other Place PM W. very Cold. raw wind from N East a very little snow last night
16 {quite a few letters crossed out in this days post} F helped J D thrash H helped for B C W. B helped dress Chickens & Ducks & Brought home Chop. W. pretty Cold
17 H & B went to Markhma Market sold Ducks 6 1/2 & 6 cts per lb Roosters 50 & 45 cts per {hidden by center binding} Chored PM. W. fine Milder
18 Asked hands to thrash AM set Machine & Boys drew off one big stump PM W. about 2 in snow last night. Mild J went to Markham AM
Sunday 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on St John 12 C 24 to end of C by Br C Saul Wideman B Stores & D Hanes youngsters were here. W. fine mild
20 Thrashed about 100 BUs spring wheat about 20 bags Misced wheat & over 200 Bus Oats. W. mild SW wind all day
21 Finished thrashing till 3 PM about 550 Bus Oats. W. mild & snow from S West PM
Dec 1886 {another unprinted page where it appears Benjamin ruled in some lines}
22 Boys drew five Stumps AM I went to Markham AM Chored PM U Drudges were here this evening he took sick & they Staid all night W. fine Mild roads pretty level.
23 Boys drew stumps I & Nancy went to myms Reesor's this evening. W. fine Mild Dredge was better this morning. & they went home
24 Chored Cleaned Some Missed Wheat PM J took some Peas & some Oats to D Ramer's PM W. Snow from east all day. soft & Mild Colder this evening
Christmas day 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & SErmon on St Luke part of 2 C by Br C Minna Burkholder's were here after Service. W. good Sleighing fine clear winter day
Sunday 26 I & Nancy went to Funeral of old Sam Barky SErmon by J Wideman & Sam Hoover went to Motherinlaws after Service. W. fine winter day Snow this Morning & PM good Sleiging
27 H & B sawed wood in other bush F & J Hitched up 2 yr old Colt AM J brought home grist PM W. fine Cleared load Oats PM
28 I & Nancy went to J Br boys drew home some wood from bush & sawed in other bush W. cold W wind. Ontario Elections Today
Dec 1886 & 1887 Jan {another unprinted page where it appears Benjamin ruled in some lines}
29 I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Sam Hoover's F & B took 67 bus 24 lbs Oats to Toronto @ 31 1/2 cts H went to Toronto with Br C. Thomas H bought new watch B bought new Gun W. pretty Cold from N. east.
30 Boys drew home hay & Pea straw from other place. W. Cold
31 Boys sawed wood at other place AM Chored PM. W Cold AM Snowed PM Medicine Man. Daves. came to stay all {writted between the line above: night}
Jan 1st 1887 at home all day boys went Shooting a little then Boys & girls & Br C Thomas & {Ketuna} & Johnny Resor's went to Menno Storey's this evening W. Cold
Sunday 2 at home Br S Came PM & Staid this evening W. very very Cold little Anna was not well these few days this evening she is worse J & F are just gone for Dr Robinson 120 PM
3 Boys took Grist 20 Bus Peas & 20 Bus Oats to D Ramer's W. very Cold. Coldest Morning
4 H helped B Burkholder threshother boys sawed wood J Drew few logs AM I & Abe went to Markhma Anne some better W. Milder Good Sleighing
5 H & F helped B B thresh AM J took 20 Bus mixed Peas & Oats to D Ramer's AM
Jan 1887
Killed Beef PM Gave my Order to H L Vansant for Brantford Binder $175 W. a great deal Milder
6 F & B Sawed in other bush J took Nellie to Stouffville to try to sell her. didnt Sell I & H Cut up beef & rendered tallow Joe Wideman Came to stay all night W. Milder
7 Boys threshed Peas I & Nancy went to J H Ramer's their boy Ambrose is very sick we staid to dinner W. pretty Cold
8 Boys drew some logs F & B took grist to B HOover's with Colt Chesly to Hebron Meeting house to settle for sheds W. rather Cold
9 Sunday at home all day W. Snow from east all day did not drift
10 {written in blue pencil, instead of the usual black} I went to Hebron Meeting to See Mary {Bear} Commence Teaching German School we have hired her for 2 Months @ $12.00 & board Boys drew home Some wood. W. pretty Cold I went to Cedar Grove PM
11 I went to Pay W Jones for pulling stumps AM Boys Cut wood in Shed & Chored W. very Cold S W wind drifting Some {back to usual pencil} Sold 14 Sheep to H Handing for $689$68.00
12 Boys delivered Sheep AM went to other bush to draw out logs. broke harness got ti fixed PM. W. pretty Cold Some Snow PM
Jan 1887
13 Herman took me to Markham this Morning to see Dr Robinson Anne is worse then I took Midland for Toronto to get some German School Books got none to Suit Me Came home on CPR. boys drew some logs W. wind from east drifted {fit in between the lines above: some}
14 Chored. W. snow from east nearly all day. Anne pretty sick Dr was here last night. I think Medicine Made her Sick
15 took grist Oats to D Ramer's AM & 27 bus 5 {lbs} Oats to Cedar Grove Mill PM for C {Minnoors}. W. Cold Snow very deep
Sunday 15 All went to Meeting at Hebron except John & Susanna they staid with Anne (she is some better) remarks & sermon on St. Luke 1 C by Br C M Ns Br inlaw Peter & Albert & Man Hoover were here & Elias & Ben Stories & Sid Brownsburger at Supper. W. fine. Milder. Albert & Mary Hoover T Lornes & {Keturar} wre were here awhile last night
17 I & J made hogtrough AM he brought home Chom PM F & H have bad cold W. Strong. W. wind not very Cold. drifting Some fresh snow last night
18 Boys not very well yet B is going to German School nearly every day
Jan 1887
I & B went to Funeral of Peter Lapps wife at 11th Con PM. W. very Cold School Mam Came here to board this evening N She was at N Br & Tilly is sick
19 Chored AM I & J took 1/2 Cord wood to School Teacher living in our house at other place F & H went to German School PM W. very stormy from W AM Calmer PM
20 I & F & Susanna went to Markham F got 2 Cavities filled got impression taken for new set for Susanna Tillman Ramer's John Lehman's & wesley Reesor's & Peter & Freeman Runer were here this evening, W, Mild Thawing Soft wind
21 Got 2 loads wood ready AM J & F took it to Markham PM. W thawed fast last night. frose a little this morning. Mild {written between the lines below: today}
22 Boys Chored J took load wood PM W rain more or less all day {written between the lines above: I & NAncy went to {Drudges} PM {Ruhamer} is sick}
Sunday 23 I & Nancy & little onew went to Br N he has been sick a week or more is better. W. mild rain more or less
24 J got horses Shot AM took load wood PM F & H drew dung to other place W mild
25 Boys went shooting a little I went to Markham J Took load wook @ 4.25 boys drew dung PM. W. fine Mild
Jan 1887 Feb
26 J took load wood @ 4.00 AM boys Chored AM boys went to other bush cut Some logs I dont feel well bad Cold W. Strong Cold N Wind
27 J took load wood AM @ 4.25 F got horses Shod. F took load @ 4.24 PM H got Nell Shod. W fine Mild Clear
28 I went to Markhma AM J took load wood @ 4.25 boys Cut logs W. fine Mild
29 F took load wood @4.25 AM J took load to School master in our house PM @$4.00 F & H Sawed PM. I & Nancy went to D Haris this evening W. fine
Sunday 30 I & Nancy & Henry went to Meeting at Altona remarks & Sermon on St. Luke part of 5 C by B C went to G E {Thorman's} PM. W. fine & Mild blowed up stront W wind & soft snow PM Calmer this evening
31 N went to German School J & {F} Cleaned Peas at home & I went to Cedar Grove AM we Cleaned Grist Peas & Oats at other barn & J took it to D Ramer's PM W. fine AM Snow PM
Feb 1 Boys we sawed in other bush I went to Markham AM J brought home Chop F & H girls Br C. & A Br youngsters went to D Nigh
Feb 1887
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Swander's this PM. W. fine pretty Cold CandleMas day Feb 2 F went to German School. I & J Chored W. snow & strong wind from east all day pretty Mild no sunshine all day
3 Killed 4 pigs AM N B helped Chored PM. W. fine Mild
4 J took 4 Pigs to Toronto @ $6.25 lard 9cts 7 doz eggs 30 cts Beef hide 6.50 {cts pr lb} F took load Oats for N V. with his own team. W. fine pretty {sharp}
5 F & B sawed wood in old bush AM we cleaned load Barley AM F took it to Markham {written between the lines, in the middle: 59.45 lbs} @ 55 cts PM H & B Sawed wood PM W. Cold
Sunday 6 at home all day W Cloudy Mild drissly nearly all day
7 Cleaned load barly AM Boys threshed Some Peas PM. W Snow AM Sleet PM
8 Chored F & H went to School PM W rain nearly all day. J took 12 Bus Chop to D Ramer's {written below, between the lines: this evening}
9 F took 88 bus barley to Markham AM @ 55 cts J & Adeline went to Markham PM boys Cleaned a load PM I went to See I Moyers he is sick I & Nancy & little ones went to A Br this evening. W. very fine
10 I took 95 Bus barley to Markham @56 AM J took load Second Class Hardwood PM we cleaned another load barly. W. fine Mild raining tonight
11 F went to German School boys Chored drove Colt to Cedar Grove this evening W. Snowed all day Mild. Snow deep
12 Chored AM J & F took 116 bus berley to Markham @ 56 cts PM. W. fine Clear
Sunday 13 I & Boys & girls went to Meeting at Hebron Nancy Sprained her Knee this Morning so she staid with Henry & Abe they had sore throat, are better remarks by Br C sermon on {something scratched out} 1st Cor 10 C by S Hoover. J Br Mich Fretis & A Br youngsters at dinner & {Sand} Hoover's Youngsters at Supper W. fine
14 J took load wood to Markham AM we Cleaned load barley F took it PM 71 bus he took 19 bags Oats along to D Ramer's, boys Sawed PM. W. fine
15 boys Cleaned Peas AM J & H helped dig grave for old John Stories PM W. Soft drissly rain AM Clear PM
16 All went to Funeral of Old John Stories except School Mam & few of little ones
Feb 1887
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Sam Hoover & Jac Widerman Preached Henry Stories & Br inlaw {Saul} Hoover's were here at dinner. W. fine Mild
17 Boys sawed in other bush AM F fixed Saw PM J drew Some logs Old Saul Stories & their daughter Fanny were here today W. very fine & Clr
18 Boys threshed few Peas AM went to Shaws Sale PM. W. Strong E wind all night & AM little snow Calm PM began to rain about 4 PM. Cleared up again
19 I & Susanna went to Markham to Dentist AM. her Teeth were not ready. Herman took her again PM. Boys Chored. W. Mild very Strong W. Wind at times
Sunday 20 at home all day W. fine Boys & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's
21 Sawed wood in old bush F took load Second Class wood to Markham @$3.00 PM. J Ds were here this evening. W. fine
22 Killed Herman's Pig AM Sawed some wood PM. W. very fine J took Chop {written between the lines below: to D Ramer's PM}
23 F & H went to Toronto Pin $6.00 I & Nancy went to Jac Reesor's last night
Feb 1887 Mar
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Gobbler $1.25. Chickens 95cts for 2 PM 9 ½ dos Eggs 24cts Oats 34 cts W fine Strong east wind this evening B went to Toronto on {Cens}. Came home with {written between the lines, below: boys} I & J drew 2 Cords Soft wood to J he lives in Br Cs house at $2.00 per Cord
24 Boys went to N Br AM to help move Some Pigs AM threshed Peas PM. W. rough {written between the lines, below: rather Stormy} took Chop to D Ramer's this evening
25 Boys threshed Peas all day. Finished them. W. fine Clear Stumps this morning School man went to Br C to board Petunia is sick and they need help
26 Boys Cleaned Peas AM 50 bus making over 100 that they thrashed since the fall brought home Chop PM. W Strong east wind rain this evening
Sunday 27 at home all day W. Strong W wind all day. Cold
28 Chored AM. I & Herman went to Markham PM W. very Cold NW wind
March 1 F took load 2nd Class wood to Markham @$3.00 AM
Mar 1887
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boys drew dung to {scribbled out: Othe} Other place Menno Burkholder brought M Rittenhouser & John Moyer AM John took them to M Barkeys J Ds & Peter Reesor's PM other Boys helped Br C set up Coal Stoves PM. W. fine Clr PM
2 Killed 4 Pigs J took load wood AM Boys drew home hay & load dung & brought home some Pine for oven wood PM I went to see Br N he has been confined to the house about 8 weeks with Influensa. W. very fine Mild
3 F went to Toronto 4 Pigs $6.30 14 ½ doz Eggs 20 cts H took 2 loads wood to Markham. J & B Chored W. very fine
4 H Took load wood to Markham other boys Chored {carrot inserted: AM} Boys all went to Sale near Cobins PM (Man's name is Collins) H Barkey's & Schoolman's Mother were here today this was last day of German School. W. very fine {shoop}
5 H & F took load of wood AM done nothing PM. W. Strong east wind all day. Snow PM
Mar 1878 {perhaps a glint of dyslexia here?}
Sunday 6 at home all day Could not get out of lane Boys & Girls went across field to Br C PM. W. {something crossed out} fine Mild
7 Boys Shoveled out lane J went to Markham with Cutter PM I went to see J D AM he has abscess or Some kind of gathering in his mouth I & Nancy went to See Moyer this evening he has been Sick a few weeks W. very fine Clr & Mild
8 F took last load 2nd Class wood to Markham AM I & Nancy & little ones went to Br inlaw Peters. Ester went to work at Br Cs this week {Ketusce} is in bed Some weeks Boys & girls went to Menno Burkholders this evening W. fine Clr rather sharp AM
9 Boys brought home load wood & Sawed it Cleaned Some harness I & F took grist Chop to D Ramer's PM. W. Mild. Rained awhile PM
10 Cut down ash tree behind {drioriy} house & Cleaned Seed Peas for Br inlaw Saul Hoover
Mar 1887
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his son Simeon brought 20 Bus to Exchange F took grist Chop to D Ramer's & brought home home I went along as far as Br No. He is getting better I was at J Ds this morning. He is Mending. W. fine Cler. Sharp AM
11 J brought home Chop H went to Markham to get Boots Fixed AM drew home 4 small loads hay from other place PM. W. sharp. Fine. I & Nancy & little ones went to Br Cs after supper
12 Chored & Cut up dead Black Ash east of Orchard I & Henry went to Cedar Grove & I went to see J D he is Mending {written between the lines, below: W. fine}
Sunday 13 all went to Meeting except Some of boys. they have Cold. remarks and Sermon on St Mat 11 @ by Br C A G Burkholder's & J Stories were here at noon & Peter Burkholder's & Eli??? {faded} Lehman's at supper. W. pretty Cold {written between the lines, below, partly underlined: Cloudy PM}
14 Washed & Oiled Harness W. very Cold. Strong N East wind all day
15 boys split wood I & J brought home boards from SM AM boys all went to sale {Mesowells} PM. W. pretty Cold windy clr
Mar 1887
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16 Made Hatching nests for hens. 3 boys cut wood in other bush PM. W. Cold raw wind
17 John went to Markham AM. Sawed wood in other bush. Daniel Ramer's were here. W. Cold raw wind
18 Boys Sawed wood I & J drew 2 Maple logs AM J drew home Pine stove wood from other bush PM. I & Nancy went to J Ds & to Aunt Lissy Burkholder's this evening. W. raw Cold Wind Aunt Lizzy fell on the stove and burnt her right hand badly this evening
19 I went to Markham boys drew home wood AM they went to sale at Mal colin's at Cedar Grove PM W. windy. rather milder
Sunday 20 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Widemans remarks by Br C Sermon on Philippines 2nd C by R Saul Hoover went to Enos Hoover's for dinner & to Menno Burkholder's for Supper. W. mild a little wind
21 Boys sawed wood at other bush F took grist 24 bus Wheat to B Hoover's PM I & Nancy & little ones went to Menno Stores this evening W fine mild
Mar 1887
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22 boys Sawed wood & took grist Chop to D Ramer's PM I & Nancy went to Jacob {King?? lost in crease of page} W. Mild AM now Cold wind from north PM
23 Boys Sawed wood H brought home Chop I went with him as far a Po. W. Clear Sharp
24 Boys Sawed wood I & H got down Sap Buckets & soaked them W. mild began to rain this evening
25 F & B got Cold Charley Shod on four feet Other boys Chored AM I & F went to Markham brought home big grist wheat 12 bags other boys Sawed wood PM. W. very raw cold wind from N W all day
26 boys Sawed Wood W. pretty Cold
Sunday 27 {switched to blue pencil} at home all day. Mary Bear was here She is working at Br C W very Strong east wind all day. Snow this evening
28 N took Grist Chop to D Ramer's AM Boys all went to Burgess Sale above Belford PM. W. Cler. Cold N W wind about 5 in new snow last night
29 J took Abram to school Farmer took sick on the road he got him to J D & brought Barrows. He had something wrong on Kidneys Boys Brought home Chop & took some Oats to D Ramer's
Mar 1887 April
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A B's were here this evening {back to writing with usual black pencil} W Cold N wind
30 J brought Farmer home this morning he is better Benj's brought home Oat Chop. They Sawed wood in other bush PM. W. fine {written between the lines above and below: F went to Downier & to Markham with N B} 31I & Nancy went to P. Bs after supper his wife is very sick. Some better
31 Boys sawed wood H went with Br C Thomas to Markham AM he has sore hand. W. fine warm.
April 1st Fred Boys Sawed wood I & Nancy & little ones went to Br S's this evening. W. fine. Cler. sleighing go {written above the line: ing}
2 Fixed wire loops on Sap Buckets to hang them to the trees AM Tapped near a hundred trees PM. J got horse Shod & H went to Markham with Springboard PM W. very fine Cler Sap runs {Mrelling?} well
Sunday 3 at home all day Boys & girls went to Johnny Remer's with Buggy W. fine Mild
4 Gathered sap. (didn't run much) & chored AM I & Nancy went to Markham PM. Snow going very fast roads Muddy. high water
5 Sawed wood AM F & H went to A McCreights Sawing Bee PM W. very Cold raw N wind {?frore dead?}
Apr 1887
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6 Chored & Sawed wood J went to Kingston road to see how road is for Wheels then he went to Markham to see Butcher to buy Pigs Butcher Came PM. Bought 7 Pigs @ $43.00 W. fine. Mild. Thawing again
7 I went to Jac Reesor's & M {Fretis?} & Boiled 6 qts Molasses Boys Sawed wood & put Battings on part of Meeting shed roof PM W. very fine frose last night. Thawed today
Good Friday 8 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & Sermon on Isaiah 53 C by Br C. B storey was here at noon Br C & wife awhile PM. & Menno Stories at supper W {written between the lines below and partially underlined: very fine & clr
9 I made 14 pans molasses H helped J Ds thresh with team AM F & B went to Will Reesor's sawing Bee PM J opened 11th Con & got 10 bags Oats chopped PM. W. very fine & warm.
Easter Sunday 10 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St. Mat 28 C by R S Hoover Jos Grove & wife were here at noon
Easter Monday 11 at home all day H took
April 1887
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girls & Mary Baer to Markham Station they are going to Stouffville to H Barky's to stay till tomorrow Boys went Shooting W. rather cloudy PM. warm
12 I boiled sap J {detrierd?} hogs alive at Markham Station. F brought home girls J & H trimmed pine trees along Demboro townline W. a little drissel rain PM. Rather Cooler Called in Burrows this evening. Mag is sick
13. Boiled Sap AM Finished off 19 qts Molasses PM. Went to W Reesor's & to I Moyer's this evening W. Cold {written between the lines, below, partially underlined: Boys Sawed wood East wind}
14 Boys Sawed wood I went to Cedar Groves PM W. raw weather Cold east wind. Roads {written between the lines, below, partially underlined: good}
15 Boys Sawed wood. I & B & Abram went to Br Ss & to Kirkhams with Moyer's Dip net to try to Catch Suckers. Got 1 at Kirkhams there were a good many Caught yesterday got home at noon Grandmother & Peter's were here when we got home. W. drissly this Morning. Fine at noon Showry PM heavy thunder & rain this evening
April 1887
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16 Chored AM J & F went to Br S AM to look for Suckers got none then I & Nancy & Boys went to Funeral of Ulrich Burkholder at Hebron Sermon on 2nd Tim 1 C 12 {Vly} Baptist Minister Singing in German Boys Piled wood PM. I went to S M & to Cedar Grove. W. Cold NW wind, freesing tonight
Sunday 17 at home Br No were here H went to Meeting at Wideman's with Br C Thomas Boys & Girls went to {faded} Br W. sharp frost last night fine today
18 Boiled 13 Jars Molasses Boys took grist Chop AM & brought it home PM Sawed Wood. W white frost last night. Fine today H got Nell shod
19 I & Nancy wen to Br inlaw J Hoover's at dinner to J Brat supper Boys worked at other place W. white frost last night fine today
20 boiled 14 Jars Molasses Boys Caught 19 Suckers PM J & B went to John Milroys raising AM W. fine mild I went to Manasse Fouts this Morning
21 Boys Caught 43 Suckers AM
April 1887
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Chored PM I went to Markham this evening W. Stormy this morning heavy thunder Shower went round N East after dinner
22 I & J Put in 22 logs B went dipping with I Moyers to Kirkham's got none there were not Many Sucker's Caught in the big Rouge there fine days Boys drew off {???} & Stories I Boiled about 15 Jars Molasses today which makes about 80 Jars for the Season W. very strong east wind very strong PM 23 Chored AM Boys Chased very large white bird didnt Shoot it J Plowed at other place I & H piled lumber PM W. rained a little this morning blowed up Cold this evening. Boys speared 9 Suckers at Br S this evening there were a good many Caught there lately
Sunday 24 at home all day Boys & Girls went to Br Ss. W. Cool. a little Squals of {written between the lines, above: snow}
25 F & B got up early & went to Br Ss & Caught about 50 Suckers Br No Albert helped them Boys drew off roots & Plowed at other place
April 1887 May
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I & F & B brought load of turnip from Br Na they have more than they can feed there we return them in the fall W. fine
26 Boys drew off roots & stones & plowed I & Nancy went to Toronto 34 doz eggs @ 13 W. fine a very little rain Cool white frost this morning.
27 Boys drew off Stones & roots AM J sowed Oats at other place PM W. sharp frost last night. {Something scribbled out} {written between the lines, below and partly underlined: fine today}
28 Boys harrowed & grubbed with both Seeders in field back of garden & sowed strip of mixed Oats & Peas behind barn for green feed AM they sowed about 42 ack acres spring wheat in east end of big field I & B helped girls scrub Meeting house PM W. east wind AM. Drissly rain PM heavy this evening
29 Chored. W. rained heavy last night little drissle today. Water high
30 Boys plowed & drew off roots at other place took & brought home grist Oats to D Ramer's W. Cler. Cold N wind I went with N B to Wilsons nursery in Pickering {written between the lines below: AM}
Sunday May 1 I & Nancy & little ones went to N Br PM W. drissly AM Clear PM
May 1867 {somehow we are 20 years off?}
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2 Boys plowed & worked at other place Sowed Oats & Peas & Oats Mixed at other Place PM. J Milroy was here PM Putting on some grafts. J & Br Na Albert Caught 85 Suckers at Kirk {Unreadable Name} this Morning. A little rain
3 Boys sowed barley back of garden I went to Markham with Br C PM. W. fine warm
4 Boys sowed Oats in south half of N W Corner field & on knoll. qaub bed NE Corner field W. fine warm
5 Sowed barley in about 7 acres east end of N East field W. fine warm
6 Sowed Oats in west part of NE Corner field W. a very little rain this morning. Fine today Mare Maggie had fine Colt after Supper
7 Sowed field behind barn with Oats I & B & F planted 18 trees along Pickering townline where Mice had Killed them burned brush east of Orchard W. very fine growing weather
May 1887
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Sunday 8 All went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Re S Hoover Sermon on St Mat 5 Cly Br C Nancy was taken with a Sick Spell & I had to bring her home after the Leset was read Ann Shirk & Dave Stories were here. W. fine. Warm
9 Boys ganged 3 acres east of dam & Sowed it with Multiplier Peas & began ganging in N W Corner field F & B went fishing with B Diller AM Caught 9 I went to Cedar Grove PM. & to Cherry wood after Supper got Medicine aff Burrows Horses have Imfluensa W. very fine warm & growing {10 crossed out} F & B fixed fences at other place PM
10 Boys Sowed Peas north half of NW Corner field F & B fixed fences at other place AM we took young Cattle to other place to pasture W. very very warm & growing
11 I went to Markham AM J Plowed at Other place H & B drew off roots & stones at other place F rolled W. fine & warm
12 J & H plowed at other place I sowed about 3 bus Peas & F harrowed them AM he took 6 bags Chop to Cedar Grove Mills & brought it home W. fine
May 1887
13 F rolled J & H finished Plowing at other place. Sowed last of Peas PM which finishes our Seeding. W. very fine & Clear. Cooler Bush finaly green. Grain growing fine
14 Planted early Potatoes J & B drew rubbish from around the place to sugar Camp F rolled at home H at other place both finished W. fine
Sunday 15 I & Nancy went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on St Mat 15 by R Jac Wideman went to Br inlaw Peter's for dinner then to Gibmer's they were not at home W. very fine roads good
16 Drew dung on root ground F got Mag Shod AM went for Burrows PM old Jess had dead Colt W. Cler very warm at noon
17 drew dung on root ground J Plowed PM Buried poor Old Jess She could not get up John Shot her at noon W. Cooler looks like rain this evening
18 Boys drew dung J Plowed harrowed & rolled Potatoes & corn ground W. fine
Ascension day 19 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on Acts {something not visible in binding} C by Br C Mathy Cook & Br inlaw Jesse were here PM W. very fine & Cler
20 drew dung I & H went to Markham PM {written between the lines above: W fine
21 Finished drawing dung on root ground AM Planted Corn J took 13 bags Oats to D R PM W fine
May 1887
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Sunday 22 I & Nancy & little ones went to A Br young folks went to J D's PM. W dine
23 I went to Whitevale Boys Planted Buffalo Bill & Beauty of Hebron Potatoes & F Sheared J Milroys sheep AM I & H took 170 feet lumber to D Ranier's to get dresses & brought home Oat Chop Boys fixed fence along 11th Con PM. W. very warm thunder north
24 Boys went fishing to mouth of Rouge Caught 16 Some beanpoles & caught about 50 fish. W. fine rain last night & another heavy shower PM grass & grain are very far advanced
25 Boys Plowed in turnip ground I & Nancy went to Markham PM W. Cooler
26 Boys Plowed I went to SM & to Cedar Grove AM I & Nancy Planted Melons PM W. fine {warmer crossed out} rather cooler
27 went to other bush to Saw Shingle timber this morning. Began to drissle Came home & Cleaned Spring Wheat. Boys went to Saw PM. Rained again I took 6 bags Pea & barley Chop to D Ramer's PM wet Coming home
28 Sawed Shingle timber Amabram harrowed trunip ground we fixed fences PM. W. fine Clr Cool
29 F & H & girls went to Meeting at Wideman's I & Nancy & little ones went to J Ds W. fine
Whit Monday 30 I & Nancy & little ones went to S Lehman's to dinner I & Nancy got Supper with John Lehman's Boys went fishing
May 1887 June
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Benjamin went to Toronto with Br S & Bertha & David & J D's two girls to go to Niagariu Falls tommorrow W. fine strong east wind PM
31 Finished Sawing Shingles timber Abram harrowed turnip ground W. drissly this Morning pretty Cool
June 1 I brought Benj'n home from Br S AM he got back from the falls Boys Chored W. drissly rain AM
2 drew Stones off fallow at other place small ones on middle of road J went to Markham W. Shower drissly
3 I & Benj went fishing to K Gryston road Caught a few Boys {faded clogid?} Stones & dug out Burr's W. foggy AM. Cler PM. Very growing weather
4 drew off Stones AM Planted Chili Potatoes PM H went to Dunker's Forest with Br C Thomas. W. fine Cler Warm PM
Sunday 5 all went to Meeting at Hebron Suitable Teset remarks & Sermon for Celebration of Lords Supper by Br C Enos Nighswander's & Enos Hoover's were here H Boyer's & M Baskeys at supper W. a little rain this Morning. Fine today
6 Chored AM drew out big Cedar log Out of Swale at other place I went to Cedar Grove PM W. drissly all AM & awhile PM
June 1887
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7 Adeline & F went Toronto 45 lbs Butter @ 17ct 24 Dos Eggs 12ct 4 bags Potatoes $1.00 other boys drew Stones & dung at other Place I trimmed & Burned Pine brush at end of lane in Br Cs field. W. Cloudy. Cler this evening
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8 drew off stones B began plowing fallow at other place PM field where we drive in W. foggy this Morning. Cleared up fine
9 B plowed other boys drew dung J has very lame back about a week F brought Burrows this every Cherly horse has Influensa he lanced his throat. W. fine warm Peter brought his wife & Children this morning & left them here all day W. fine I & J hoed early Potatoes got ripe strawbry in our garden today
10 Boys pulled Pidgeon week I & John drew 2 Cedar logs to S M for Cedar Posts we piled some lumber AM he got Major Shod this eveng W. very warm & fine Isaac Moyer's brought Amos Moyer & wife to stay all night
June 1887 {in black}
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11 I & Nancy took A Moyer's to Peter B while there to J D's for dinner then we Came home F plowed other boys Chopped Thistles W. fine warm
Sunday 12 I & Nancy {went scratched out} & Abram went to Meeting at Widemans Herman & girls went too remarks by Jac Wideman Sermon on {blank space left} by Br C Br S's Tilman & wife & Joseph Hoover & his wife were Baptised went to C Bunkholder's to dinner & to Gibmer's to supper. W. very fine Cler
13 I went to Markham AM I & J went to Job letting on Pickering townline PM we began Plowing & scraping at end of lane after supper doing Scarboro road work W. fine
14 F & H finished Scarboro road work AM I & B took 12 bags Oats to D Ramer's PM. W. fine warm
15 Plowed at other place W. Warm
16 J Bs were here J & H worked road work in Markham drawing gravel I & B trimmed brush at dam & topped thistles W. very very warm
June 1887
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17 J & H drew gravel AM F filled I & B dug out Burdocks H {written over J} plowed PM I & H drew one load gravel which finishes road work then H plowed too F & B Scuffled Corn {initial hidden in binding} & I helped to hoe it W. little rain last night some PM & this evening
18 Scuffled & hoed Potatoes ganged turnip ground topped thistles at other place W fine. Cler
Sunday 19 I & Nancy & Henry Started to go to Meeting at Altona turned at Sides and heavy rain soaker at home all day. Cler PM
20 F & B began drain behind barns to drain walls AM topped thistles PM J & H finished plowing fallow AM H ganged turnip ground J harrowed fallow PM I went to S M helped Br S saw Some Cedar Posts AM went to Whitevalle PM W. Cler very warm Br inlaw Peter got diner here he got load of tiles at Cherry wood
21 I & J got 25 Cedar Posts at J {faded and caught in binding} at Cedar Grove this morning heavy rain & some thunder Am & PM
June 1887
R Wallace was here at dinner boys turned dung in other barnyard after supper
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22 dug in drain AM took ½ ton hay to W Burkholder's @ $5.00 PM harrowed turnip ground PM. W. Shower heavy rain after supper
23 Boys drilled turnip ground & sowed some this evening I went to Toronto 52 lbs butter 15cts 7 dos eggs 15 cts 2 bags Potatoes $1.11 W. fine
24 Finished Rowing turnip Finished drain behind barn Shovel plowed early Potatoes W. warm
25 I went to Whitevale boys moved fence at other place along townline where we intend to Make Straight rail fence {something scratched out} F mowed fence corner at other place AM I & he drew 3 logs to S M & H took load bolts to A B Ramer's B mowed fence Corners PM J has lame back W. fine Cool
Sunday 26 at home Johnny Reesor's were here at noon & Jesse & Martha too. Johnny Ramer's were here at Supper. W fine
27 H began digging Post holes at other place F & B drew sawlogs & I went to Markham AM
June 1887
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I & F drew logs PM H & B dug post holes J harrowed fallow PM W. fine Cler
28 F & H dug Post holes J drew gravel at Bee on Scarboro Townline B filled I & Nancy went to Meeting at Altona Jac Wideman D Wismer from Kansas & Ale Honsberger officiated went to M No for dinner W. fine very warm Saw great smoke as we were going up townline this Morning heard this evening that it was George E Reesor's barn on the Old John Reesor place that was burnt. B F Reesor's Mill at Newmarket was burned last Friday Morning
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29 Scuffled & hoed Potatoes awhile then all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by R Jac Wideman Sermon on St John part of 11 C by R D Wisman A B Ramer's Y M N wee here J took load Bolts to A B Ramer's & F went to B S H & B dug post holes PM W. very very warm
30 Boys dug Post holes J Cut most of Meadow at other Place I & Nancy went to Markham PM. W. very very hot & close
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2 F took 12 bags wheat grist to B Hoover's J took Mower to get fixed at B.S.S. {something scratched out} H & H But thistles AM raked & Cocked last of hay at other plae PM W. very warm a little showery this evening
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Sunday 3 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon by S Hoover on Heb 11 D Nightwander Tilman Reesor's & Herman & Elvia Lehmans were here at noon Grace Moyer's at Supper. W. warm
4 Cut young Orchard AM F went to J Goulds raising I & other boys drew in hay at other place all except rakings about 11 loads. W. very very warm & close thunder Showers went around this evening. A little rain last night. A little this evening
5 hoed Corn & Scuffled it AM H took last load of Shingle bolts & brought home grist hoed Potatoes PM. W. fine little rain last night. Warm today I went to Funeral of Andrew Andrew Reesor's Child it was kicked to death by a hours on Sunday PM
6 had Peter's Man & team to help Scrape out & Straighten Creek at other place two of our teams helped J went to Toronto 52 lbs butter 16cts 1 bus old Potat Potatoes 55cts W. warm fine Breese from {written between the lines below:west
7 J took Mower to Whitevale AM to get Boxing filed tried to Mow PM it would not Cut I & he took it to S Ramer Pmthen I went this evening & got new Pitman rod. At S Ramer's Boys mowed fence Corners at home. W. very very warm & Sultry
8 J Mowed Meadow behind Cider House mower works Splendid F & H turnpiked on Cedar Grove lane AM Finished Cutting fences Corners PM drew in load hay out of little
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this evening W. very very warm & dry
9 Weaned & Sorted Pigs this morning raked & cocked hay till about noon nice little Shower hilled up early Potatoes after dinner (had a mess) gathered fence combed hay then raked all of meadow after supper it is not all fit to Cock W warm
Sunday 10 I & Nancy & little ones went to Meeting at Wideman's remarks by Br C sermon on Philipians 2nd C by Br S Hoovers went for Br inlaw Peters for dinner & to Br inlaw Samuals for supper W. very fine & Cool West wind
11 drew in 12 loads hay behind Cider house Shovel plowed some of Potatoes W pretty warm
12 Boys mowed swail are back of garden AM drew in rakings 2 small loads & began swail in N W Corner field after Supper Peter's & Motherinlaw were here today. W. very very warm again
13 Boys finished Mowing & drew in swaile PM I & Henry went to Markham PM Saw the ruins of Cedar Grove Store & Stables all burned down on Monday night W. very warm
14 Finished putting Paris Green on Pots toes then boys all went to Funeral of Thomas Milroy had S Ramer here PM fixing reaper F brought new reaper from Gilchrists Vansant gave it to him on 24th May & promised to Send up another and did not do it so he gave it up to us Boys Cut road round Wheat South of bush
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W. warm | 15 drew in last of hay tried new binder I went to Markham after supper binder works pretty well W. warm a {something scratched out} little rain AM & at noon. Not much
16 J cut barley for Peter binder didn't work very well boys hoed & scuffled turnip AM Cut Wheat north of bush with reaper PM I Painted Stoop W. very warm I think it was the warmest day this summer {written between the lines below: 100 deg in shade}
Sunday 17 I & Nancy Mary & Anne went to Johnny Boyers W. good Shower last night very very warm today
18 J Cut awhile for Peter this morning came home tired to fold binder. broke butter I went to Stouffville got another Casting boys Cut wheat north of bush with reaper. Expert came at noon. Fixed Knotter on binder. Tightened Canvas. Cuts finstrater W. pretty warm J cut barly in NE Corner field.
19 J finished NE Corner field AM began in field back of garden PM boys finished wheat north of bush W. very warm
20 J finished larly AM Cut for Peter PM boys Cut fall wheat at other place I & Susanna went to Markham PM. W. vry warm
21 J Cut for Peter Boys Scuffled & Chored turnips I painted at front Stoop of big part of house very warm. Patton making Chests
22 Boys worked at turnip J & H plowed fallows at other place W. a vry little rain vry vry warm
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23 J Cut 9 acres barly for Peter I & Other boys drew in about 14 loads fall wheat it is a very good crop except a few spots killed out. I went to see John Stover he was badly Kicked by a horse on Tuesday and lives on the 3rd Con {faded} W. not so warm
Sunday 24 I & Nancy Mary & Anne went to Meeting at Widemans remarks & Sermon on {space left blank} by Br C went to C B Hoover's for dinner Mary went to Br inlaw Peter's to see Ester she has been there since 12th July then we went to young Mannasse Fret's they live with Mikis ) for supper W. Cool this Morning warm PM
25 Drew in all the barley & 2 loads fall wheat 20 loads W. Cloudy this Morning. Warmer
26 drew in last of Wheat at home 19 loads in all then went to other place & drew in that 5 loads till noon. Boys finished hoing turnip & hoed feed Corn. & I went to Markham PM. W. very warm
27 Cut Oats at other place AM I helped Patton fin Horse Power & Kitchen table he has been here Some days Making Chests 2 boys Cut Mixed Peas & Oats in orchard at other place PM I nearly finished Painting Stoop PM W. very warm & Sultry. Dry weather
28 Boys Finished Cutting Oats at other place I & Nancy went to Toronto 46 lbs Butter 22cts 16 doz Eggs 15cts W. very warm & sultry fair B {unreadable}
29 J cut Spring Wheat & began Oats other boys drew in Mixed Peas & Oats at other place & some rakirys at home W vry warm
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30 J Cut Oats H got Nell Shod AM Shocked Oats & drew in last of rakirys & load Mixed Peas & Oats. Widow Anne Barkey & Aunt Lissy were here PM. Br Cs Kitura was here all day she is very weak yet. W. quiter warm. I finished Painting Stoop
Sunday 31 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks & sermon on {blank space left} by Br C Tilman McDowels were here at noon & A Br at Supper W. very warm
August 1 F & H helped Br S thresh J Cut Oats W. very warm
2 F & H helped Br N thresh B helped for Br C J finished Cutting Oats I & Susanna went to Markham & J & Abram Plowed fallow at other place PM. W. vry vry warm & dry Br inlaw Peter brought Ester home
3 Boys drew dung at other place I & J set machine AM threshed 3 loads seed wheat with 5 horses PM it turns out very well {unreadable} though few Oats too they turn out well but the grain is light W. very vry warm Peter Came this evening for Ester again his wife Mary is not well.
4 F & B helped A McCreight thresh till about ½ past 2 {unreadable} J & H finished drawing dung at other place then H took Nell to daybreak we drew in Spring Wheat PM 7 loads W. vry vry warm & sultry
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5 boys worked at turnip AM J plowed fallow I spread dung H Cut Oats for A McCreight boys pulled Peas at other place & I plowed W. fine little shower last night & another at sy supper time some thunder
6 2 boys plowed fallow we moved dung in barnyard to make room for straw stack Ashed hands to thresh on Monday 2 boys Pulled Pees Peas F finished Cutting Oats for McCreight PM W. fine Cool strong wind from north
Sunday 7 I & Nancy & Some of little ones went to Br N then we went to Funeral of my Old Uncle Ira Whites at Cedar Grove at 2 PM he died in the Township of Malahide then we went to Br C for Supper. W. fine Cool
8 Threshed about 420 bus barly a load of Oats & nearly all spring Wheat it is very poor & Shrunken & Midge eaten W. Fine Clr. Cool
9 Drew in 9 loads Oats at other place 2 boys Pulled Peas. W. warm
10 drew in 20 loads Oats at home I went to Markham AM W. warm
11 Chored AM Cleaned Spring Wheat J took 32 bus 45 lbs old spring Wheat to Spinks @ 78cts PM J & H went to G E Reesor's barn raising B ganged barly stubble W. nice rain early this morning till 9 AM Br inlaw Peter brought Ester home
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12 F cut Oats for Peter. B helped Johnny B thresh J & H Pulled Peas W. fine
13 F finished Peter's Oats before noon. Other boys Pulled Peas at home we all drew in Peas at other place 14 loads PM. W fine Cool
Sunday 14 at home Boys & girels girls went to Menno stories PM. N Br & Aunt Lissy were here PM. W. fine cool
15 Boys Finished pulling Peas 4 acres in NW Corner field & drew them in {space left blank} loads & then drew in 4 loads Oats I & Susanna went to Toronto. It was Toronto's Civic Holiday we did not know it. Business was Closed. I managed to sell 28 lbs butter 22 ct 17 doz eggs 10ct to 14cts at the Buth Butcher's they were open awhile in the morning W. fine Cool dry. Nice Breese
16 F helped Br C thresh with team. H helped for Johnny B we drew in last of Oats & nearly finished pulling Peas in north field we pulled them with sulky rake I & Nancy went to A Br this evening W. warm. Cool this evening
17 Finished drawing in Peas till about 4 PM 9 loads then F & B went to Markham W. cloudy a drissly rain this evening at dark. finished harvest
18 H harrowed fallow J ganged Barley stubble. Very hard F got Charley shod AM F & B helped Br C draw in & I went to Markham PM W. fine
19 H & B helped Pilkey thresh F helped B B thresh J & Abe & I Cleaned up both Barn floors at home AM Pulled foxtail out of Potatoes PM I went to Cedar Grove after Supper. W fine J took old waggon to Br S
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to get times set did not get it done Blacksmith is not working. They took new waggon up few days ago & it is not done either
20 J & H plowed fallow at other place F Scuffled turnips we dug early Potatoes Br Cn Thomas brought a son of Jacob Mensch from Penn & Noah Webber from Waterloo they were here at dinner W. fine {squeezed in under line}
Sunday 21 I & Nancy & little ones went to Johnny Ramer's they were not at home then we went to Drudge's they live on Alex Whaly Place. Staid to dinner I seen little boys I then went to Menno Reesor's staid to supper (and Run little girls) W. Cloudy drissly rain AM {squeezed in under line}
22 boys finished Scraping Coak at other place I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peters he was sick last week is Poorly yet Called at Mineral Spring. W fine Cool
23 B began work for Br C. Thomas has gone to Pennsylvania with A Mensch J & H plowed at other place F went to B S brought home waggon AM drew dung on barly stubble PM I & W. fine Shower after Midnight
24 Boys drew dung all day with 2 waggons I asked hands to thresh at other place tomorrow W. Clr Cool wind from north
25 Had W Reesor to thresh at other place with steam thresher about 60 bus F Wheat 70 Peas & 250 Oats got done about 2.30 PM then J took Steamer to J Jarves & H took 15 bags Oats to D Ramer's W. Cool N Wind
26 H helped J Ds thresh with team J & F Plowed at other place I went to Funeral of Widow Lehman at Altona with Br C
Aug 1887
Sermon by Br C on 1st Cor 15 C {unreadable} Sam Hoover spoke awhile W. very Cool N Wind
27 F & J Plowed Abram too PM H helped thresh for W Reesor I & Abe & Henry took 10 bus Pea to D Ramer's got them Chopped AM W. fine very Cool Morning & evening some talk of frost
Sunday 28 all went to Meeting at Hebron remarks by Br C Sermon on St John {space left blank} C by Rev S Hoover H Stories H Wideman & wife from Hay Ann Shirk & Menno Burkholder's girls & Josey Burkholder were here I & Nancy took H Wideman's to Chris Stories & to Br C for Supper & awhile to Br Ns & to old Joe Reesor's where they stay all night W. fine
29 Boys plowed. W. fine Cler Deepened Creek {written between the lines in the middle of page: at other place}
30 Boys Harrowed & rolled fallow at other place I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Peter's PM Motherinlaw was sick is better again Peter is Poorly W. Fine warm {written between the lines above: I went to} cherrywood AM
31 J Sowed nearly all fallow H ganged at other place F worked at Br C B hurt his finger W. fine Clr warm I went to Whitevale PM
Sept 1 J Finished Sowing & got Br S's Truck he & H drew 6 Maple logs PM F drew wood in Shed out of old bush W. like rain PM
2 H ganged I & J drew 2 Maple logs & took about 1200 ft Sheeting to D Ramer's AM F drew gravel into our Meeting Shed & J Br & into barnyard I & J helped him PM W fine nice little shower last night. Very dry yet Drew Muck out of dam it is dry long ago
Sept 1887
F & Abram went to Toronto 32 lbs Butter 22ct 22 dos Eggs 14ct. I went to Markham & to Conference PM W. Cler Cooler Wind
Sunday 4 Boys & girls went to A Br little ones went to Br Cr I & Nancy & Anne Shirk went to Coler's PM W. fine warm. Fire raging in Burrows Slash on old Abe Hoover place & one in Lait Swamp. vry vry dry
5 H ganged at other place J & F drew muck out of dam AM took 15 bags Cide apples to P Lapps to sell PM W. warm
6 Finished drawing Muck this morning brought home gang Plow began ganging Fall Wheat stubble north north of bush & Plowing south of bush I & H took 5 bags Peas to D Ramer's this evening W. fine rain last night little AM
7 boys ganged & brought home Chop & Drew lumber Plowed South of bush I & Nancy went to Br inlaw Simon Hoover's I went to Stouffville. Went to J B's were not at home went to br inlaw Enos were not at home then we Came home W. Cler very Blustery N Wind PM Cool
8 F helped Peter's fill dung I & H Plowed south of bush AM J ganged B came home at noon Thomas came home last night Andrew Miller Becce's Brother Came with him & Two girls {writing in blue pencil now} named Anne Miller & Leah {Erch?? faded and into binding} {faded} W. fine & Cler
9 {faded} finished ganging Wheat Stubble north of bush & began Oat Stubble in N E corner {faded} other boys Plowed & {unreadable} creek below garden W. Cool fine rain this evening
Sept 1887
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10 J & H helped draw gravel on Big Rouge Hill with team F ganged B took 15 bags Oats to D Ramer's AM T & B went shooting PM B shot 5 Partidges & Abe brought home Oat chop this evening W. very Cool
Sunday 11 3 Boys & girls went to Meeting at Altona we were at home all day AM Shirk was ehre W. very cool this morning
12 I went to Markham AM took Ann Shirk to Br S. Pm F ganged H harrowed B Cut Corn W. Cloudy AM Cler fine PM
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13 F ganged H harrowed I rolled north of bush AM where we intend to sow Timothy {faded} {faded} & Abe went Shooting PM Shot W Pidgeons Black squirrel W. fine Thunder {written between the lines below with carrot in black:shower} this morning
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14 I & Nancy & little ones went to M No F ganged B Plowed at other place W. very fine
15 2 boys Plowed at other place AM H went to Markham F ganged PM Br C brought {torn}dy & Anne Miller & Leah Eachlemuer here they staid to supper W. fine little shower PM
16 H & B helped N B thresh J Plowed at other F ganged AM then he Plowed at place too {torn} m & Abe ganged W fine Cool I went to {unreadable} {torn} rore PM
17 H & B helped N B thresh F helped Johnny Reesor thresh we Sowed Timothy Reed this Morning Br inlaw Peter Came to Shoot J & A went with him they shot a grey Rabbit & Black squirrel I & H took 8 bags Pea Chop to D ramer's & Abe & H brought it home PM {torn} iscect Vinegar PM. W. Fine warm Clr
Sunday 18 F H & B & Girls that went to Meeting at Wideman's I & Nancy went {torn page, could be straightened up to read more on scan} Wideman & wife
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{corner of page folded over} Sacrement was held we went to J B yong folks went to Tilman Reesor's W. fine
19 H ganged Rr Picked Cider apples I went to Cedar Grove & hunted up Copper Kettle AM I & F Piled Maple Flooring PM Bur?? to Mark Cider didnt get it Made W {written between the lines below and back from right margin: fine} Br Na & J B started for Ohio & Indiana today
20 F & H helped Peter thresh B got Cider Made AM he helped Pilkey then PM J finished ganging behind barn we boiled Sauce PM W. fine warm
21 F helped Peter thresh AM H & B Boiled Sauce at other place AM Killed 3 Pigs PM W. Misty this Morning very warm today Shower PM
22 J Plowed at other place AM Put in Posts {faded & torn} at other place PM F & H went to Toronto 3 pigs 318 lbs @ $7.00 29 lbs Butter 24ct W. Cool
23 F & H Plowed B Picked Cider apples I went up through Markham PM to {apporist?} Meeting at Wideman's tommorrow at 2 PM W. vry East raw N Wind. Preacher from Ohio & {Water???}
24 J & H finished plowing at other place for the present F & B drew out limb word in {torn} bush W. Cold this Morning Milder & fine today
Sunday 25 all went to Meeting at Hebron Ressor on {faded}
26 & 27 C by Br C & Rev H Being from Wayne Co Ohio Service was held today M N Menno Burkholder & D Storey was {faded} R H Berry I took {Beesy?} to Jac Reesor's to I Moyers for to supper to Br Ss to stay all night W. very smoky {faded}
26 F & B helped B. Burkholder thrash H helped W Reesor Make Cider we Boiled Same PM W. fine {faded & torn} {faded and folded} Dug Potatoes & Boiled Sauce J Brought home {faded & torn} {faded and folded} {unreadable}.