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October. /11.
Oct. 1. -- Sun. -- Church service 2:30 p.m. Rainy.
Oct. 2. -- Mon. -- Washed & cleaned the shed.
Oct. 3. -- Tues. -- Mrs. R. Bishop Mrs. U. Bishop (Jr) Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. Has been a lovely day.
Oct. 4. -- Wed. -- Ironed all day to get ready to go to Prescott. Very windy & the men couldn't work.
Oct. 5. -- Thur. -- Went to town with Sarah I[?]. & took the 2.45 train for P. Luella met me. Miss E. Baker was in this Eve.
Oct. 6. -- Fri. -- Rainy. We read & worked & played games this Eve. Sent mama a card.
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Oct. 7. - Sat. - Dandy mom. We went for a walk. Went to the library & Geraldines this Eve. Full moon.
Oct. 8. - Sun. - Church service. S.P.(?) & service at 7 p.m. We attended all three. Wrote 4 cards.
Oct 9. - Mon. - Mrs. Smith was here for dinner. We made a number of calls this p.m. Down street to-night.
Oct. 10. - Tues. - Went for some horse-radish at Jack Smiths this morning. L.D. & I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. Called at Mr. Geo.(?) Lanes to-night, as Mr. & Mrs. ? Lockwood are down.
Oct. 11. - Wed.- Tacked a quilt this a.m. L.D. Geraldine & I kept house at Mrs. Rolt (?) Dowsleys This Eve.
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Oct. 12. - Thur.- Went to the Burg? this p.m. Grand fall Days. J.w.a. meeting this Eve.
Oct. 13. - Fri.- Went to meet the ferry today (4 times) Have been busy cooling Miss Daniels. S.S. class was here this Eve. Had a good time.
Oct. 14. -Sat.- Grand Day. Came to Brockville on the 1.40 p.m. train. Went down street. Henry came in & I came home this Eve.
Oct. 15. -Sun.- annie Willard & Howard were here for dinner. S.S. & service at 2.30 p.m. Beautiful warm weather.
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Oct. 16. -Mon.- Washed potato. Digging is the business now. Papa rec'd a letter from aunt Sarah tonight.
Oct. 17. -Tues.- Mama spent the day at Grandma Manhard's, annie & Howard Mrs. Bishop & I were up to the church this p.m. & swept it & dusted. Papa & Henry went to the sale of Holstein cattle at Gordon Manhards this p.m. Very windy this p.m. also rained tonight. Ms Geordie Landons husking (?) bee (?) tonight. Henry went to it.
Oct. 18 - Wed.- Rainy this a.m. Mama went to the ladies aid at Mrs. A.P. Bissells this p.m. Henry & I drove to Wesley Woods for choir practise this Eve.
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Oct. 19. - Thur.- Dandy weather. ?roned. Mr. C.J. Johns was here this a.m collecting for the telephones. Henry started ploughing today. Rec. a letter from Elva, this eve. Henry & I went to Fred Landons to a husking bee tonight.
Oct. 20. -Fri.- Mama, Mr. & Mrs. L. Lockwood are visiting at annies today. Practised this p.m.
Oct. 21. -Sat.- Took a lesson this morn. Mr. Fl. Lockwood also Ruby Bishop were here this p.m. I walked down to the factory for butter 5.p.m. Henry went to B. this eve. Theo was over here tonight.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>October. /11.
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</p><p>Oct. 1. -- Sun. -- Church service 2:30 p.m. Rainy.
</p><p>Oct. 2. -- Mon. -- Washed & cleaned the shed.
</p><p>Oct. 3. -- Tues. -- Mrs. R. Bishop Mrs. U. Bishop (Jr) Mrs. Jno. Dalton. Annie & Howard were here for dinner. Has been a lovely day.
</p><p>Oct. 4. -- Wed. -- Ironed all day to get ready to go to Prescott. Very windy & the men couldn't work.
</p><p>Oct. 5. -- Thur. -- Went to town with Sarah I[?]. & took the 2.45 train for P. Luella met me. Miss E. Baker was in this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 6. -- Fri. -- Rainy. We read & worked & played games this Eve. Sent mama a card.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 7. - Sat. - Dandy mom. We went for a walk. Went to the library & Geraldines this Eve. Full moon.
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Oct. 8. - Sun. - Church service. S.P.(?) & service at 7 p.m. We attended all three. Wrote 4 cards.
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Oct 9. - Mon. - Mrs. Smith was here for dinner. We made a number of calls this p.m. Down street to-night.
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Oct. 10. - Tues. - Went for some horse-radish at Jack Smiths this morning. L.D. & I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. Called at Mr. Geo.(?) Lanes to-night, as Mr. & Mrs. ? Lockwood are down.
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Oct. 11. - Wed.- Tacked a quilt this a.m. L.D. Geraldine & I kept house at Mrs. Rolt (?) Dowsleys This Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 12. - Thur.- Went to the Burg? this p.m. Grand fall Days. J.w.a. meeting this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 13. - Fri.- Went to meet the ferry today (4 times) Have been busy cooling Miss Daniels. S.S. class was here this Eve. Had a good time.
</p><p>Oct. 14. -Sat.- Grand Day. Came to Brockville on the 1.40 p.m. train. Went down street. Henry came in & I came home this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 15. -Sun.- annie Willard & Howard were here for dinner. S.S. & service at 2.30 p.m. Beautiful warm weather.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 16. -Mon.- Washed potato. Digging is the business now. Papa rec'd a letter from aunt Sarah tonight.
</p><p>Oct. 17. -Tues.- Mama spent the day at Grandma Manhard's, annie & Howard Mrs. Bishop & I were up to the church this p.m. & swept it & dusted. Papa & Henry went to the sale of Holstein cattle at Gordon Manhards this p.m. Very windy this p.m. also rained tonight. Ms Geordie Landons husking (?) bee (?) tonight. Henry went to it.
</p><p>Oct. 18 - Wed.- Rainy this a.m. Mama went to the ladies aid at Mrs. A.P. Bissells this p.m. Henry & I drove to Wesley Woods for choir practise this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 19. - Thur.- Dandy weather. ?roned. Mr. C.J. Johns was here this a.m collecting for the telephones. Henry started ploughing today. Rec. a letter from Elva, this eve. Henry & I went to Fred Landons to a husking bee tonight.
</p><p>Oct. 20. -Fri.- Mama, Mr. & Mrs. L. Lockwood are visiting at annies today. Practised this p.m.
</p><p>Oct. 21. -Sat.- Took a lesson this morn. Mr. Fl. Lockwood also Ruby Bishop were here this p.m. I walked down to the factory for butter 5.p.m. Henry went to B. this eve. Theo was over here tonight.
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{front cover of diary - brown, with pen and ink drawing of large 4 storey building}
No. 3.
Collegiate
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May. 1 - <u>Sun</u> - We all went to church this pm. It rained some to-night. Charke is 6 to-day.
May. 2. - <u>Mon</u>. - It has been cloudy all day + rained hard this Eve Mama went up to mrs. Walkers this p.m. We put the things back in my room to-day
May 3.- <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went down to annies on the milk rig this morning. It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Willard brought mama home tonight. I have have been putting the pictures in my room this p.m.
May 4. - <u>Wed</u>. We washed. a number of militia Men went through the country this am. 12
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were a horse-back of 4 in an automobile.
May 5 Thur - We papered memas room, to-day I washed the ceiling. It has been a lovely day. It rained some to night.
May 6- Fri - I went over to the school this a.m. as it is arbor Day We all went to the woods & had dinner & gathered wild flowers.
May 7- Sat - We heard this morning. that king Edward VII. died <s>her</s> at 7 pm,. or 9 p.m. attiours time. Papa went out through Bissell Town Algonquin this p.m. & stopped at Elies a while. It is nice warm weather now
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May 8. – Sun. – It is a lovely morning.
Mrs R. Bishop & Ruby came down this p.m. & we helped decorate & drape the church for Memorial Services. Mrs. & Mrs Johnston were here for tea. We all went to church this Eve. Anna & Willard were in after church also.
May 9. – Mon. – It has been showery. Laura was over this Eve. Took the coal stove down to-day & burnt out the chimney.
May 10. – Tues. – We washed.
May 11. – Wed. – We cleaned Henry’s room. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. R. Bishop’s this p.m. I went up this Eve.
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There is an Association Meeting to-night in the Mason’s Hall. Mr. Lockwood & Mr. A. P. Bosell presented Edgar with a case of surgical instruments at Mr. Bishop’s this Eve.
May 12. – Thurs. – We cleaned the spare bed room to-day. Mary Warner came up this p.m. & stayed for tea. We went up to Mr. Bishop’s to get some vine roots. Henry took us over to Mrs. V. Wells for choir practice this Eve.
May 13. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day.
May 14. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m.
May 15. – Sun. – Arnie, Willard {text cut off at bottom of page}
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& Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. & Howard stayed with Mama. The service this p.m. was a song service. Elsie, Hyne & children came out this p.m. they were all here for tea! Mrs. Dalton, Mrs J. Beattie Jr. & I went to St. George’s this Eve.
May 16. – Mon. – We looked for ~~the~~ Halley’s comet 2 a.m. to 3.30 a.m. but could not see it. It has been a lovely day. We washed. Ruby Bishop’s started to school to-day.
May 17. – Tues. – I ironed.
May 18. – Wed. – I went down to Mrs. Jno Dalton’s to-night. We did some passe-partouting.
May 19. – Thurs. – We killed our pig
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this a.m. Cleaned the parlor to-day. Papa went up to Grandma’s this Eve. I went to choir practice with Warners at Mrs. Wm. Easton’s.
May 20. – Fri. – It is a lovely day. King Edward VII was buried 11 a.m. Mrs. Jno. Warner, Reggie, Arnie & Howard were here for dinner.
May 21. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s this Eve. Saw the comet to-night in the Western sky.
May 22. – Sun. – We went to S.S. this p.m. It is nice & warm. We went to church this Eve.
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May 23. – Mon. – I cut the grass in the front-yard, also raked it. Mr. & Mrs. Dalton, Laura, Mrs. Beattie {uncertain}, Jimmie Singleton, Mama & I went down to Confirmation at St. George’s this Eve. Helen Murray, Edna Joudry, Lena & Florence Kyle, Herbert Barton & Charlie Stone were confirmed. this is Mason’s night.
May 24. – Tues. – The young people from Algonquin had a picnic at the river to-day. There was shooting match at the Range to-day. We washed.
May 25. – Wed. – The boys went fishing to-day. It has been rainy & cloudy.
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Our bees swarmed to-day.
May 26. – Thur. – I ironed. Choir practice to-night at the Church. Saw the comet to-night at 10 p.m. It was very bright.
May 27. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day.
May 28. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went down to Warner’s 6.30 p.m. with Mr & Mrs Warner, & stayed all night. We played croquet this Eve. Saw the comet to-night.
May 29. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Mrs. Beattie was there also & spoke on the West. Mrs. W. went to S.S. at St. George’s.
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Mary & I walked up to S.S. & church at Bethel 1.30 p.m. It is a lovely day but is cloudy to-night.
May 30. – Mon. – It is cloudy & rainy.
May 31. – Tues. – We washed & cleaned the wood-shed. We made flower-beds this Eve.
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June. 1910.
June 1. – Wed. – We took the carpet up in the dining-room this p.m. I planted sweet-peas this p.m & set out asters. Mrs. Jno. Dalton was up this Eve. for her plants.
June 2. – Thurs. – We cleaned the dining-room & put the carpet down. Florence Manhard came up to go over to Wesley Wood’s to choir-practice to-night. It is quite cold & rainy.
June 3. – Fri. – King George V’s birth-day. It has cleared off fine, but is cold to-night. We finished the dining-room to-day. I set out my celery plants this a.m.
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received a postal to-night from Luella D. & Mama got a letter from Bert Slackwood.
June 4. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. I got a new pair of shoes. Mr. Ed. Stone died yesterday p.m. Mowed the lawn to-night. May & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve.
June 5. – Sun. – Conference. The young ministers are ordained this a.m. Jayla, H. & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Willard & Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. Henry & W. went to Mr. Ed. Stone’s funeral this p.m. I went to S.S. Willard came for Arnie to-night.
June 6. – Mon. – It is rainy.
June 7. – Tues. – We washed.
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June 8. – Wed. – I went back to Stewart’s woods & got a few ferns this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Jno. Corbett’s this p.m. Mrs. Andrew McNish Brockville died Mon. & was buried this p.m. at Read’s.
June 9. – Thur. – Mama & papa went to town this a.m. & I went down to Annie’s this p.m. then up to Mrs. A. Manhard’s for choir practise to-night.
June 10. – Fri. – I ironed. Cut the lawn to-night.
June 11. – Sat. – The men finished planting corn this a.m.
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Elsie, Hyne & children went to town this p.m. It has been rainy & cloudy to-day.
June 12. – Sun. – Went to church & S.S. this p.m. We went down to St. George’s this Eve.
June 13. – Mon. – Churned.
June 14. – Tues. – Mama, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Mrs. A. P. Bosell went out to Mrs. U. Bishop’s this a.m. & stayed till Eve. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went to the grave-yard to-night for roses. Fred Cook’s wedding-day.
{under the June 14 heading, left side margin note: Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston & Eddie Westport}
June 15. – Wed. – We washed & scrubbed.
June 16. – Thurs. – Papa went to town this a.m. & Mama went up to Grandma’s. They both got back at noon. We moved the stove out this p.m. It is very warm. Henry went to Ogdensburg to-night 6 p.m. with Brockville
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& St. James Lodge to attend lodge there. I went down to Warners to choir-practice.
June 17. – Fri. – Mama went down to Mrs. J. Dalton’s this a.m. to visit. I mowed the lawn this Eve.
June 18. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. Daltons & Beatties & myself went to Read’s cemitery to trim up some of the plots this Eve. Papa went up to Mr. S. Lockwood’s & Henry went to town.
June 19. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & Howard went to Prescott to-day to celebrate their wedding-day. We went to S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve.
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June 20. – Mon. – Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. to cultivate & I went too. this is Lodge night.
June 21. – Tues. – We washed & churned.
June 22. – Wed. – Cleaned the cellar. I took my skirt up to Mrs. J. Wright’s & she cut it for me.
June 23. – Thurs. – It has been very warm. We cleaned the pantry. Mama & I went hunting strawberries this p.m. & got quite a few. There is a concert at the Baptist Church, Algonquin, to-night, given by Rev. Mr. Williamson.
June 24. – Fri. – Eight years to-night Elsie was married. Choir practice to-night over to Mabel Shaw’s but I could not go.
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June 25. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Annie’s on the milk-rig then up to Lucy Shepherd’s lawn for a meeting about a “Basket Ball Team.” Came home with Jessie & Electa.
June 26. – Sun. – S.S. this a.m. but I could not go as I was not well. Papa went down to Annie’s for dinner. Mr. R. Stafford preached this p.m. (as Mr. Johnston is away out West) but I did not go. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s this Eve.
June 27. – Mon. – We washed.
June 28. – Tues. – Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s to-day. {page directly under; continuation, says: I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night.}
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I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night for the Strawberry festival.
June 29. – Wed. – I ironed all day. Jennie, Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to the festival on Mr. Geo. Ross’s lawn, Fairfield East. Citizen Band was out.
June 30. – Thurs. – Papa brought Howard up on the milk-rig & Annie walked up about 11. Choir practise was here to-night. We had lemonade, cakes, & tarts for them.
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July. 1910.
July 1. – Fri. – I went down to Warners on the milk-rig. We picked the straw-berries this a.m. & peas this p.m. May went to Ogdensburg this p.m. Willard went to Brockville to play in the band. I also helped shell peas, so I stayed all night.
July 2. – Sat. – Came home this morn. with them as they went to market. Cooked this a.m. & did the work. A Shooting Contest this p.m. between Brockville & S. Augusta. Arnie & Howard came up after dinner. I took a bath this p.m. We went to the hall this p.m. to set the tables, etc. Etta Dalton came here 6 p.m. & went over
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to the hall with us. We went back to the Range. Our boys won by 102 points. Etta went down to Johns to-night to stay.
July 3. – Sun. – Went to S.S. this a.m. Etta came up this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, & children came out also. Etta, Mama, Elsie, & children, & myself went to Mr. Walkers’ woods this p.m. Etta & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Stafford preached.
July 4. – Mon. – We washed. Etta went up to Dudleys on Mr. Caldwell’s milk-rig this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Dalton’s 10 a.m. & helped make the ice-cream. They washed the dishes at the hall to-night, then had ice cream at Mrs. Daltons
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July 5. – Tues. – Arnie, Mrs Dalton, Mary, Allen & I went to the neighborhood picnic at the river 1 p.m. on our ~~own~~ milk-buggy & with Dalton’s horse. Mama kept Howard. Elsie, & children & Edith Walter came out also. We had a fine time.
July 6. – Wed. – It is a nice day, but very dry & warm weather.
July 7. – Thur. – It has been rainy all day. Luella Daniels & Bessie Carson drove up to Warners this a.m. They came up here just before starting home. Choir practice to-night at Mrs. V. Wells’, but I could not go on account of my cold.
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July 8. – Fri. – Papa went to town this a.m. Myrtle Myles, Mrs. S. Cole & Stewart started West 11.30 a.m. via G.T.R. It is very warm. Mama made lemon biscuits this p.m. & I scrubbed the shed.
July 9. – Sat. – Viola Walker came down this p.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Cut the first piece of hay to-day.
July 10. – Sun. – Went to S.S. & Church this p.m. Mr. Stafford sang a solo. Elsie, Hyne & children, Annie, Willard & Howard, also Thos. Johnston were here for tea. There was quite a thunder storm this a.m. but it is a dandy night.
July 11. – Mon. – We washed. Took off some honey at noon. Fred S. was over this Eve. I raked some this p.m.
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July 12. – Tues. – “Orange Walk,” at Brockville, but we did not go. Laura Shipman & I went berrying.
July 13. – Wed. – Mrs. J. Dalton & I went berrying. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s to practice for the Presbyterian social.
July 14. – Thur. – Swept upstairs. Preserved raspberries & cherries. Went up to Bessie Lombardo’s for choir-practice this Eve.
July 15. – Fri. – Mrs. J. Beattie, Mrs. J. Dalton, & myself went berrying early this morn. It rained some to-night. Took a bath this Eve.
July 16. – Sat. – I raked this p.m. Went to practice at Mrs. J. Beattie’s to-night.
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July 17. - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. I was up to Electa's for tea. Mary W. went away to.day so I played for church. This is Mr. Stafford's last Sunday, as Mr. Johnston is expected home this week.
July 18. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mrs. J. Dalton + I went berrying this a.m. It is much cooler to-day.
July 19 - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed. Eva Fields, Mrs. J. Kelley + Effie were here this Eve. Henry mowed the lawn to-night. Pearl Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's to-night.
July 20. - <u>Wed</u>. - <s>I raked this</s> Theo. Shipman took Mrs. Beattie Jr. Pearl, + myself down to the Presbyterian church to practise this p.m. Took a bath this Eve.
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July 21. - <u>Thur</u>. - Raked this a.m. Mama, Henry + I went to the "Presbyterian social" this Eve. Rev. N. McLeod + Rev. Mr. Cameron were out. Mr. Stafford + Mr. Cameron sand, "Lead Kindly Light" + six of the girls (counting me) acted it out. Arrived home 1250.
July 22. - <u>Fri</u>. - Raked this p.m. did the upstairs work. Elsie drove out this Eve, for Annie + Howard, they intend to stay out till Sun.
July 23. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Took a bath this p.m. Went down on the milk-rig to play "basket-ball" Eva Cole's side won by 1 point (my side) Henry went to town this Eve.
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July 24 - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to S.S. + church this p.m. It is very warm to-day + very close to-night. Mr. Stafford preached this p.m. as Mr. Johnston won't be home till Tues. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve.
July 25. - <u>Mon</u>. - Washed, + mama painted the floor. Went to a meeting in the church to arrange for a social, this Eve. This is Mason's night.
July 26. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. D. Wright's to get a waist made. Mrs. D. Landon was here a while this p.m.
July 27. - <u>Wed</u>. - I ironed. There was a heavy electric storm this Eve.
July 28. - <u>Thur</u>. - I went down to Mrs. <s>J</s> Landon's this p.m. Went to choir practise with the crowd, on the old milk rig up to Mr. Wm. Easton's.
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July 29. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama + I went out to ""Perry's Point" to the union picnic of Algonquin + Bethel S.S.'s with Mr. R. Bishop's Had a fine time. Was down to Mrs. Beatties to-night. Sold 3 tickets this Eve, for our social.
July 30. - <u>Sat</u>, - Swept upstairs + down-stairs. We moved the table into the kitchen this a.m. We had a heavy shower, 2.30 p.m. It is quite cool to-night. I took a bath this Eve.
July 31. - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + to church this Eve. Rev A. B. Johnston preached. Annie, Willard, Howard + Mary were in after church. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m.
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== August ==
Aug. 1 - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. Papa + mama went to town this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this Eve. also 12 young people were here ^ this Eve to practise a dialogue for our social.
Aug. 2. - <u>Tues</u>. - I ironed some. Jssie B. + I collected eggs to make ice cream for the social I stayed up to Grandma's + went over to Mrs. P. Word's to choir practise this Eve. I came home with Warner's We were treated to ice cream + cake.
Aug. 3. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. on an errand + I ironed. We made our fruit cake this p.m. Had my head washed. It is very warm.
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Algonquin M. Social is held to-night. There was a heavy Thunder storm 11.30 p.m.
Aug. 4. - <u>Thur</u>. - Were cooking for our social
Aug. 5. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama made 2 gallons of ice cream for our social, which was to be to-night, but it is a rainy night so is post-poned. Just a few neighbors were there.
Aug. 6. - <u>Sat</u>.- Mrs. R. Bishop + I were up to the hall 4 p.m. Our social, was held to-night, + there was a large crowd, $40.00 at the table. . Elsie, Hyne + children were out to it + stayed here all night.
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a.m. We had ice-cream Annie, Howard, Elsie, Ethel + I went to church this p.m.
Aug. 8. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I went up to the hall to help clean up this p.m. Henry lombard was here for tea as he is binding grain for us.
Aug. 9. - <u>Tues</u>. - Scrubbed the wood-shed, mama painted the kitchen floor another coat. finished mowing the lawn to-night.
Aug 10. - <u>Wed</u>. - It is a rainy a.m. I ironed this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this p.m. Pa finished wheeling in wood this p.m. Received a postal from Mabel T. Set our croquet set out this Eve.
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Mary Edith Throop Diary Collection
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Grenville County Historical Society
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1909-1919
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Leeds & Grenville County, Elizabethtown Township, Ontario
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{front cover of diary - brown, with pen and ink drawing of large 4 storey building}
</p><p>No. 3.
</p><p>Collegiate
</p><p>Note Book
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May. 1 - <u>Sun</u> - We all went to church this pm. It rained some to-night. Charke is 6 to-day.
</p><p>May. 2. - <u>Mon</u>. - It has been cloudy all day + rained hard this Eve Mama went up to mrs. Walkers this p.m. We put the things back in my room to-day
</p><p>May 3.- <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went down to annies on the milk rig this morning. It has been cloudy and rainy all day. Willard brought mama home tonight. I have have been putting the pictures in my room this p.m.
</p><p>May 4. - <u>Wed</u>. We washed. a number of militia Men went through the country this am. 12
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>were a horse-back of 4 in an automobile.
May 5 Thur - We papered memas room, to-day I washed the ceiling. It has been a lovely day. It rained some to night.
May 6- Fri - I went over to the school this a.m. as it is arbor Day We all went to the woods & had dinner & gathered wild flowers.
May 7- Sat - We heard this morning. that king Edward VII. died <s>her</s> at 7 pm,. or 9 p.m. attiours time. Papa went out through Bissell Town Algonquin this p.m. & stopped at Elies a while. It is nice warm weather now
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 8. – Sun. – It is a lovely morning.
Mrs R. Bishop & Ruby came down this p.m. & we helped decorate & drape the church for Memorial Services. Mrs. & Mrs Johnston were here for tea. We all went to church this Eve. Anna & Willard were in after church also.
</p><p>May 9. – Mon. – It has been showery. Laura was over this Eve. Took the coal stove down to-day & burnt out the chimney.
</p><p>May 10. – Tues. – We washed.
</p><p>May 11. – Wed. – We cleaned Henry’s room. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. R. Bishop’s this p.m. I went up this Eve.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>There is an Association Meeting to-night in the Mason’s Hall. Mr. Lockwood & Mr. A. P. Bosell presented Edgar with a case of surgical instruments at Mr. Bishop’s this Eve.
</p><p>May 12. – Thurs. – We cleaned the spare bed room to-day. Mary Warner came up this p.m. & stayed for tea. We went up to Mr. Bishop’s to get some vine roots. Henry took us over to Mrs. V. Wells for choir practice this Eve.
</p><p>May 13. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day.
</p><p>May 14. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m.
</p><p>May 15. – Sun. – Arnie, Willard {text cut off at bottom of page}
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>& Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. & Howard stayed with Mama. The service this p.m. was a song service. Elsie, Hyne & children came out this p.m. they were all here for tea! Mrs. Dalton, Mrs J. Beattie Jr. & I went to St. George’s this Eve.
</p><p>May 16. – Mon. – We looked for ~~the~~ Halley’s comet 2 a.m. to 3.30 a.m. but could not see it. It has been a lovely day. We washed. Ruby Bishop’s started to school to-day.
</p><p>May 17. – Tues. – I ironed.
</p><p>May 18. – Wed. – I went down to Mrs. Jno Dalton’s to-night. We did some passe-partouting.
</p><p>May 19. – Thurs. – We killed our pig
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>this a.m. Cleaned the parlor to-day. Papa went up to Grandma’s this Eve. I went to choir practice with Warners at Mrs. Wm. Easton’s.
</p><p>May 20. – Fri. – It is a lovely day. King Edward VII was buried 11 a.m. Mrs. Jno. Warner, Reggie, Arnie & Howard were here for dinner.
</p><p>May 21. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went up to Mrs. R. Bishop’s this Eve. Saw the comet to-night in the Western sky.
</p><p>May 22. – Sun. – We went to S.S. this p.m. It is nice & warm. We went to church this Eve.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 23. – Mon. – I cut the grass in the front-yard, also raked it. Mr. & Mrs. Dalton, Laura, Mrs. Beattie {uncertain}, Jimmie Singleton, Mama & I went down to Confirmation at St. George’s this Eve. Helen Murray, Edna Joudry, Lena & Florence Kyle, Herbert Barton & Charlie Stone were confirmed. this is Mason’s night.
</p><p>May 24. – Tues. – The young people from Algonquin had a picnic at the river to-day. There was shooting match at the Range to-day. We washed.
</p><p>May 25. – Wed. – The boys went fishing to-day. It has been rainy & cloudy.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Our bees swarmed to-day.
</p><p>May 26. – Thur. – I ironed. Choir practice to-night at the Church. Saw the comet to-night at 10 p.m. It was very bright.
</p><p>May 27. – Fri. – We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day.
</p><p>May 28. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. I went down to Warner’s 6.30 p.m. with Mr & Mrs Warner, & stayed all night. We played croquet this Eve. Saw the comet to-night.
</p><p>May 29. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Mrs. Beattie was there also & spoke on the West. Mrs. W. went to S.S. at St. George’s.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Mary & I walked up to S.S. & church at Bethel 1.30 p.m. It is a lovely day but is cloudy to-night.
</p><p>May 30. – Mon. – It is cloudy & rainy.
</p><p>May 31. – Tues. – We washed & cleaned the wood-shed. We made flower-beds this Eve.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June. 1910.
</p><p>June 1. – Wed. – We took the carpet up in the dining-room this p.m. I planted sweet-peas this p.m & set out asters. Mrs. Jno. Dalton was up this Eve. for her plants.
</p><p>June 2. – Thurs. – We cleaned the dining-room & put the carpet down. Florence Manhard came up to go over to Wesley Wood’s to choir-practice to-night. It is quite cold & rainy.
</p><p>June 3. – Fri. – King George V’s birth-day. It has cleared off fine, but is cold to-night. We finished the dining-room to-day. I set out my celery plants this a.m.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>received a postal to-night from Luella D. & Mama got a letter from Bert Slackwood.
</p><p>June 4. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. I got a new pair of shoes. Mr. Ed. Stone died yesterday p.m. Mowed the lawn to-night. May & Mrs. H. Lockwood were here this Eve.
</p><p>June 5. – Sun. – Conference. The young ministers are ordained this a.m. Jayla, H. & I went to Presbyterian Church this a.m. Willard & Arnie & Howard were here for dinner. Henry & W. went to Mr. Ed. Stone’s funeral this p.m. I went to S.S. Willard came for Arnie to-night.
</p><p>June 6. – Mon. – It is rainy.
</p><p>June 7. – Tues. – We washed.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 8. – Wed. – I went back to Stewart’s woods & got a few ferns this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went to the Ladies Aid at Mrs. Jno. Corbett’s this p.m. Mrs. Andrew McNish Brockville died Mon. & was buried this p.m. at Read’s.
</p><p>June 9. – Thur. – Mama & papa went to town this a.m. & I went down to Annie’s this p.m. then up to Mrs. A. Manhard’s for choir practise to-night.
</p><p>June 10. – Fri. – I ironed. Cut the lawn to-night.
</p><p>June 11. – Sat. – The men finished planting corn this a.m.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Elsie, Hyne & children went to town this p.m. It has been rainy & cloudy to-day.
</p><p>June 12. – Sun. – Went to church & S.S. this p.m. We went down to St. George’s this Eve.
</p><p>June 13. – Mon. – Churned.
</p><p>June 14. – Tues. – Mama, Mrs. R. Bishop, & Mrs. A. P. Bosell went out to Mrs. U. Bishop’s this a.m. & stayed till Eve. Mrs. J. Dalton & I went to the grave-yard to-night for roses. Fred Cook’s wedding-day.
{under the June 14 heading, left side margin note: Rev. Mr. & Mrs. Johnston & Eddie Westport}
June 15. – Wed. – We washed & scrubbed.
</p><p>June 16. – Thurs. – Papa went to town this a.m. & Mama went up to Grandma’s. They both got back at noon. We moved the stove out this p.m. It is very warm. Henry went to Ogdensburg to-night 6 p.m. with Brockville
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>& St. James Lodge to attend lodge there. I went down to Warners to choir-practice.
</p><p>June 17. – Fri. – Mama went down to Mrs. J. Dalton’s this a.m. to visit. I mowed the lawn this Eve.
</p><p>June 18. – Sat. – Papa & I went to town this a.m. Daltons & Beatties & myself went to Read’s cemitery to trim up some of the plots this Eve. Papa went up to Mr. S. Lockwood’s & Henry went to town.
</p><p>June 19. – Sun. – Annie, Willard & Howard went to Prescott to-day to celebrate their wedding-day. We went to S.S. this p.m. & church this Eve.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 20. – Mon. – Henry went up to Grandma’s this a.m. to cultivate & I went too. this is Lodge night.
</p><p>June 21. – Tues. – We washed & churned.
</p><p>June 22. – Wed. – Cleaned the cellar. I took my skirt up to Mrs. J. Wright’s & she cut it for me.
</p><p>June 23. – Thurs. – It has been very warm. We cleaned the pantry. Mama & I went hunting strawberries this p.m. & got quite a few. There is a concert at the Baptist Church, Algonquin, to-night, given by Rev. Mr. Williamson.
</p><p>June 24. – Fri. – Eight years to-night Elsie was married. Choir practice to-night over to Mabel Shaw’s but I could not go.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 25. – Sat. – Papa went to town this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Annie’s on the milk-rig then up to Lucy Shepherd’s lawn for a meeting about a “Basket Ball Team.” Came home with Jessie & Electa.
</p><p>June 26. – Sun. – S.S. this a.m. but I could not go as I was not well. Papa went down to Annie’s for dinner. Mr. R. Stafford preached this p.m. (as Mr. Johnston is away out West) but I did not go. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s this Eve.
</p><p>June 27. – Mon. – We washed.
</p><p>June 28. – Tues. – Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright’s to-day. {page directly under; continuation, says: I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night.}
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>I cleaned the cup-board. Florence Manhard, brought up the tickets to-night for the Strawberry festival.
</p><p>June 29. – Wed. – I ironed all day. Jennie, Mrs. Jno. Dalton & I went to the festival on Mr. Geo. Ross’s lawn, Fairfield East. Citizen Band was out.
</p><p>June 30. – Thurs. – Papa brought Howard up on the milk-rig & Annie walked up about 11. Choir practise was here to-night. We had lemonade, cakes, & tarts for them.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July. 1910.
</p><p>July 1. – Fri. – I went down to Warners on the milk-rig. We picked the straw-berries this a.m. & peas this p.m. May went to Ogdensburg this p.m. Willard went to Brockville to play in the band. I also helped shell peas, so I stayed all night.
</p><p>July 2. – Sat. – Came home this morn. with them as they went to market. Cooked this a.m. & did the work. A Shooting Contest this p.m. between Brockville & S. Augusta. Arnie & Howard came up after dinner. I took a bath this p.m. We went to the hall this p.m. to set the tables, etc. Etta Dalton came here 6 p.m. & went over
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>to the hall with us. We went back to the Range. Our boys won by 102 points. Etta went down to Johns to-night to stay.
</p><p>July 3. – Sun. – Went to S.S. this a.m. Etta came up this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, & children came out also. Etta, Mama, Elsie, & children, & myself went to Mr. Walkers’ woods this p.m. Etta & I went to church this Eve. Mr. Stafford preached.
</p><p>July 4. – Mon. – We washed. Etta went up to Dudleys on Mr. Caldwell’s milk-rig this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Dalton’s 10 a.m. & helped make the ice-cream. They washed the dishes at the hall to-night, then had ice cream at Mrs. Daltons
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 5. – Tues. – Arnie, Mrs Dalton, Mary, Allen & I went to the neighborhood picnic at the river 1 p.m. on our ~~own~~ milk-buggy & with Dalton’s horse. Mama kept Howard. Elsie, & children & Edith Walter came out also. We had a fine time.
</p><p>July 6. – Wed. – It is a nice day, but very dry & warm weather.
</p><p>July 7. – Thur. – It has been rainy all day. Luella Daniels & Bessie Carson drove up to Warners this a.m. They came up here just before starting home. Choir practice to-night at Mrs. V. Wells’, but I could not go on account of my cold.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 8. – Fri. – Papa went to town this a.m. Myrtle Myles, Mrs. S. Cole & Stewart started West 11.30 a.m. via G.T.R. It is very warm. Mama made lemon biscuits this p.m. & I scrubbed the shed.
</p><p>July 9. – Sat. – Viola Walker came down this p.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Cut the first piece of hay to-day.
</p><p>July 10. – Sun. – Went to S.S. & Church this p.m. Mr. Stafford sang a solo. Elsie, Hyne & children, Annie, Willard & Howard, also Thos. Johnston were here for tea. There was quite a thunder storm this a.m. but it is a dandy night.
</p><p>July 11. – Mon. – We washed. Took off some honey at noon. Fred S. was over this Eve. I raked some this p.m.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 12. – Tues. – “Orange Walk,” at Brockville, but we did not go. Laura Shipman & I went berrying.
</p><p>July 13. – Wed. – Mrs. J. Dalton & I went berrying. I went down to Mrs. Beattie’s to practice for the Presbyterian social.
</p><p>July 14. – Thur. – Swept upstairs. Preserved raspberries & cherries. Went up to Bessie Lombardo’s for choir-practice this Eve.
</p><p>July 15. – Fri. – Mrs. J. Beattie, Mrs. J. Dalton, & myself went berrying early this morn. It rained some to-night. Took a bath this Eve.
</p><p>July 16. – Sat. – I raked this p.m. Went to practice at Mrs. J. Beattie’s to-night.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 17. - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + we all went to church this Eve. I was up to Electa's for tea. Mary W. went away to.day so I played for church. This is Mr. Stafford's last Sunday, as Mr. Johnston is expected home this week.
</p><p>July 18. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mrs. J. Dalton + I went berrying this a.m. It is much cooler to-day.
</p><p>July 19 - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed. Eva Fields, Mrs. J. Kelley + Effie were here this Eve. Henry mowed the lawn to-night. Pearl Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's to-night.
</p><p>July 20. - <u>Wed</u>. - <s>I raked this</s> Theo. Shipman took Mrs. Beattie Jr. Pearl, + myself down to the Presbyterian church to practise this p.m. Took a bath this Eve.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 21. - <u>Thur</u>. - Raked this a.m. Mama, Henry + I went to the "Presbyterian social" this Eve. Rev. N. McLeod + Rev. Mr. Cameron were out. Mr. Stafford + Mr. Cameron sand, "Lead Kindly Light" + six of the girls (counting me) acted it out. Arrived home 1250.
</p><p>July 22. - <u>Fri</u>. - Raked this p.m. did the upstairs work. Elsie drove out this Eve, for Annie + Howard, they intend to stay out till Sun.
</p><p>July 23. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Took a bath this p.m. Went down on the milk-rig to play "basket-ball" Eva Cole's side won by 1 point (my side) Henry went to town this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 24 - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to S.S. + church this p.m. It is very warm to-day + very close to-night. Mr. Stafford preached this p.m. as Mr. Johnston won't be home till Tues. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve.
</p><p>July 25. - <u>Mon</u>. - Washed, + mama painted the floor. Went to a meeting in the church to arrange for a social, this Eve. This is Mason's night.
</p><p>July 26. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. D. Wright's to get a waist made. Mrs. D. Landon was here a while this p.m.
</p><p>July 27. - <u>Wed</u>. - I ironed. There was a heavy electric storm this Eve.
</p><p>July 28. - <u>Thur</u>. - I went down to Mrs. <s>J</s> Landon's this p.m. Went to choir practise with the crowd, on the old milk rig up to Mr. Wm. Easton's.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 29. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama + I went out to ""Perry's Point" to the union picnic of Algonquin + Bethel S.S.'s with Mr. R. Bishop's Had a fine time. Was down to Mrs. Beatties to-night. Sold 3 tickets this Eve, for our social.
</p><p>July 30. - <u>Sat</u>, - Swept upstairs + down-stairs. We moved the table into the kitchen this a.m. We had a heavy shower, 2.30 p.m. It is quite cool to-night. I took a bath this Eve.
</p><p>July 31. - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to S.S. this p.m. + to church this Eve. Rev A. B. Johnston preached. Annie, Willard, Howard + Mary were in after church. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m.
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<p>Aug. 1 - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. Papa + mama went to town this p.m. Elsie, Hyne, + children came out this Eve. also 12 young people were here ^ this Eve to practise a dialogue for our social.
</p><p>Aug. 2. - <u>Tues</u>. - I ironed some. Jssie B. + I collected eggs to make ice cream for the social I stayed up to Grandma's + went over to Mrs. P. Word's to choir practise this Eve. I came home with Warner's We were treated to ice cream + cake.
</p><p>Aug. 3. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. on an errand + I ironed. We made our fruit cake this p.m. Had my head washed. It is very warm.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Algonquin M. Social is held to-night. There was a heavy Thunder storm 11.30 p.m.
</p><p>Aug. 4. - <u>Thur</u>. - Were cooking for our social
</p><p>Aug. 5. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama made 2 gallons of ice cream for our social, which was to be to-night, but it is a rainy night so is post-poned. Just a few neighbors were there.
</p><p>Aug. 6. - <u>Sat</u>.- Mrs. R. Bishop + I were up to the hall 4 p.m. Our social, was held to-night, + there was a large crowd, $40.00 at the table. . Elsie, Hyne + children were out to it + stayed here all night.
</p><p>Aug. 7. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>a.m. We had ice-cream Annie, Howard, Elsie, Ethel + I went to church this p.m.
</p><p>Aug. 8. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I went up to the hall to help clean up this p.m. Henry lombard was here for tea as he is binding grain for us.
</p><p>Aug. 9. - <u>Tues</u>. - Scrubbed the wood-shed, mama painted the kitchen floor another coat. finished mowing the lawn to-night.
</p><p>Aug 10. - <u>Wed</u>. - It is a rainy a.m. I ironed this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this p.m. Pa finished wheeling in wood this p.m. Received a postal from Mabel T. Set our croquet set out this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug 11 Thurs. - Mama went by. Mr.R Bishops this a.m. Mrs. L.Walton & I went back to Crlett's woods this p.m. the Ot Laurence kill
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No.<u> 2.</u> Memorandum
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June 1909.
June 1 - Tues. - We cleaned the parlor
June 2 - Wed - Started to clean the
dining room & also stitch-
ched our curtains.
Irene Mallory & Allen Bissell
were married 9 p.m.
June 3 - Thur. - Papered the dining-
room to-day. Mrs. Beattie
(Jr.) came up to-night &
we made the frame for
my embroidy hat
June 4 - Fri. - We finished our
dining-room to-day.
It rained this Eve
June 5 - Sat. - It rained some &
has been cloudy all day. We
put our stove out to-day
I went to the factory to-night
(as it is the first night they
made butter this summer)
& I stopped at Mrs. Beatties
Mrs. J. Beattie finished my
hat to-night. Henry Willard
& Mr. Geo. Tassey went fishing
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to-night but did not catch any
fish.
June 6 - Sun. - Laura & I went to
Presbyterian church this a.m.
I laid down this p.m. & wrote
a letter to Lulla Daniels this
Eve. The new preach, Mr. Wright
preached at St. Georgs this Eve
for the first.
June 7 - Mon. - We washed this is
Mason’s night.
June 8 - Tues. - I went down to Annies
this a.m. & came back
with Mary (as she drove
up to Mr. E. Dudleys (she) to
practise with Mrs Lambert
Dudley to sing on Sun.
June 9 - Wed. - I ironed to-day
June 10 - Thur. - I washed the wood
work in the kitchen.
Gordon Walker came
down this Eve.
June 11 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. J
Wrights this p.m. Mary
came up & Mrs. E. Dudley
came down to the church
to practise for Sun. I trained
my sweet peas this Eve.
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mama started painting
the kitchen wood-work to-day
June 12 - Sat. - Elsie & Hyne went to
town 6:30 p.m. & left the
children here. They stayed
all night but Elsie &
Hyne went home. I took
the children to the factory
to-night.
June 13 - Sun. - Elsie & Hyne came
out this p.m. Mrs. E.
Dudley sang two solos at
Bethel Church this p.m.
there was a thunder
storm 1.30 to-night & the
lightning struck Manley
Field’s barn & burnt it.
June 14 - Mon. - We washed
Papa went to Algoma
to get his horses shod
I took a music lesson
this p.m. Mama’s eyes
took sore to-day.
June 15 - Tues. - I ironed this a.m
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Laura was over this a.m. Mama + I pulled up all the dandelions + weeds in our front yard this Eve.
June 16. - Wed. - Mama went to the ladies aid this past.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Her eyes are no better.
June 17. - Thur. - Mrs. Wm. Easton. Ethel Rath & Baby Egerton were here this past.m. also Annie + Howard. It rained this past.m. + Eve.
June 18. - Fri. - I went to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. + brought my skirt home. There was a hail shower this p.m. Mr. J. Easton invited the Presbytterian choir to his place for ice cream this Eve.
June 19. - Sat. - I planted potatoes.
June 20. - Sun.- Laura + I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. Henry went up to Grandma's this afternoon.m. Mr. + Mrs. Meyer. came here before church + left there horse. They stayed a while after church. {Unintelligible}. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first.
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up to Grandma's this a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Meyer came here before church & left there horse. They stayed a while after church. Dr. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first.
June 21 - Mon - We washed this a.m. I went down to Jean's this p.m. & took my lesson & stayed for tea.
June 22 - Tues - I ironed. Mama painted the kitchen floor to-day. The pupils from our school went to Prescott to-day to try the Entrance
June 23 - Wed - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood's this p.m. Papa took a load of good to Prescott for Dr. Meyer. Our new minister Rev. A. B. Johnston arrived at Algonquin 5 p.m. & the Ladies had
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a reception tea for him at the parsonage. I went up to Mary Easton's this p.m. Elicta Bissell came up after school. We walked up to the Corner after tea to see the Entrance papers
June 24 - Thur - Buffalo Bill Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Henry clipped Jack out dog this Eve. Mama talked to Elsie at Central p.m.
June 25 - Fri - Mama went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. & Henry & I went for her this Eve. Papa & J. Dalton went away this Eve also.
June 26 - Sat - Papa went to town this a.m. I had a sick - headache all day & cannot hear out of my right ear. Henry went to town this Eve. We moved into the kitchen this p.m.
June 27 - Sun - We separated the milk this a.m. Went
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June 28. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. Mr. Lockwood was here this past p.m. Hyne + Charlie came out for a little pig this Eve.
June 29. - Tues. - I ironed this a.m. Went down to Warner's this past a.m. Miss Daniels + Miss H. Byers came there 4.p.m. + stayed till Eve then they brought me home.
June 30.- Wed. - I ironed this a.m. Will Throop + Effie drove through the yard this a.m.
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July 1 - Thur - Dominion Day. Elsie and Hyne went to the Blue Church Cemetery to the unveiling of Barbara Hick's Monument, & left the children here. I cleaned the cupboard this a.m. Our bees swarmed this a.m. but went back to the hive again.
July 2 - Fri. - I picked 59 boxes of straw-berries at Mr. Warner's to-day. Our bees swarmed & we hived them.
July 3 - Sat. - I swept the chamber to day, Went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's this Eve for butter - milk. Papa went to town this Eve. My hearing is better now.
July 4 - Sun. - Annie, Willard & Howard came up this a.m. Mama, Annie & I went to
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S.S. this p.m. We all went to church this Eve & papa kept Howard.
July 5 - Mon. - I picked 54 boxes of berries to-day. This is Mason's night. Papa & Henry started to do road work to-day.
July 6 - Tues. - We washed & churned.
July 7 - Wed. - I picked 35 boxes of berries. Elsie & children & Minnie Throop came out to Mr. Warner's this a.m. Bishop Mills preached at St. Georges's this Eve. Mama & Mrs. J. Dalton went down & I came home with them.
July 8 - Thurs. - I ironed. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.) was here this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve also over to the cemetery & Mrs. Kyle's with Mrs. Beattie.
July 9 - Fri. - I picked 27 boxes of berries. I cut the grass
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on Uncle Hugh's plot this p.m. Took a bath to-night.
July 10 - Sat. - Went to town with Mr. Warner's. Saw Mr. Gordon on the market. Went up the river with Annie, Mary & Willard on the Citizen's Band Excursion to Alex. Bay. It rained all the p.m. Left Brockvill 1.30 p.m. arrived 7 p.m. I stayed at Aunt Jane Newell's all night.
July 11 - Sun. - It has been a warm day. Henry & Elsie came in for me this Eve. We bid Ethel Rath goo-bye she is to start West Tues.
July 12 - Mon. - I picked 32 boxes of berries. Came home this Eve. Willard went to the Orange Walk at Perth.
July 13 - Tues. - We washed. Went to Mr. Walker's woods for ferns this p.m. Elsie, Minnie Throop & Ethel were here
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this p.m. Mr. Cordingley was here this p.m. agent for pianos. Laura was over this Eve.
July 14 - Wed. - I ironed. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. V. Well's this p.m. Papa went up for her this Eve.
July 15 - Thur. - I ironed this a.m. Raked with the horse-rake after tea. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's <s>after tea</s>. This Eve.
July 16 - Fri. - Picked 6 boxes of berries at Mrs. Warner's. It rained. Mary came up with me this Eve for choir practice but no one came so she stayed here all night.
July 17 - Sat. - Mary went home on the milk-rig this morning. Elsie & Hyde went to town this p.m. & left the children here. Florence Manhard was here this Eve. She came out to her grand-father's this p.m.
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July 18 - Sun - Mama & Laura went to Presbyterian church this a.m. There was a heavy electric storm this noon. Went to church this Eve.
July 19 - Mon. - We washed. Mama went raspberrying this p.m. Jean Robertson was here for tea. Mama & Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve. Papa went over to Mr. Kyle's & I went over to Mrs. Knapp's. Art McGanity came out to Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve also P. Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's
July 20 - Tues. - I ironed. Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Went to a meeting to arrange for our annual social which is to be July 29.
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July 21. - <u>Wed</u>. - I raked Mrs. J. Beattie. P. Dales. also A.M. [McIanity] + Edgar Bissell were here this Eve playing croquet.
July 22. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama, + I went berrying this a.m. back of Mr. Wright's. Mama + I went over to Knapp's for ice-cream to-night. It is raining.
July 23. - <u>Fri</u>. - It rained all day. I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's this Eve on an errand.
July 24. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this p.m. It has been showery to-day- G. L. Riches called this p.m. Eva Easton came home to-day for 2 weeks.
July. 25. <u>Sun</u>. - Went to church + S.S. this p.m. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's this Eve.
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July 26. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama + I went berrying down to Ferguson's to-day- Also, Mrs. J. Beattie Pearl Wales, Mrs. J. Walton, Mrs. Warner + Annie. We got 10 quarts. A load of gypsies went past this p.m. Went to choir practise this Eve at the church. Mr. G. L. Riches was here this Eve.
July 27. - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed + scrubbed.
July 28. - <u>Wed</u>. - We have been cooking for our social. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's to make candy for the Ladies Aid booth. I raked this p.m.
July. 29. - <u>Thur</u>. - It has been a rainy but is a fine night for our social. They took in about $ 75.00 at the social this Eve. <u>Bethel Social</u>
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July 30. - <u>Fri</u>. - We went up to the hall to straighten up this a.m. Arthur [McGanity] was here for tea.
July 31. - <u>Sat</u>. - I went up to Mrs. Orr's this Eve. Henry went to town + mama went up to Mr. Walker's.
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== August 1909. ==
Aug 1. - <u>Sun</u>. - I went to S.S. Elsie Hyne. + children came out this p.m. Went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary stopped here after church. Will Orr. + wife came out to Mr. Orr's this p.m.
Aug. 2. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mrs. J. Beattie, Mary Warner + I went berryiny this morning. Will Orr. his wife + little Helen were here this Eve. This Mason's night.
Aug. 3. - <u>Tues</u>. - I raked this p.m.
Aug. 4. - <u>Wed</u>. - We finished haying 1.30. p.m. Mr. G. L. Riches, wife + little boy came here this p.m. The Rifle Contest was held this p.m. between Brockville + S. Augusta. Brockvill won by 60 points. They had supper in
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the Mason's Hall.
Aug. 5. - <u>Thur</u>. - We went to picnic at Perry's Point 1. p.m. Had several rides in a put-put-
Aug. 6. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa + mama went to Algonquin this a.m. Henry + I went to the Baptist Social. Algonquin this Eve. It has been very warm all week. Mr. Thorp died this morn. aged 86.
Aug. 7. - <u>Sat</u>. - It is very warm. Papa went to town this a.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve.
Aug 8. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. Henry, Annie, + I went to Mr. Thorp's funeral 1.30 p.m. at the house, <u>2nd</u> concession. It is a very warm day. Mrs. J. Walton + I went to St. George's church this Eve.
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Aug. 9. <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Mr<s>s</s>. [J.] Landon's this Eve. Mrs. Landon took sick the night <s>after</s> of the picnic at Perry's Point + She is not much better.
Aug. 10. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went down to Mrs. Landon's this p.m. I received a post-card from Myrtle Mylks this Eve.
Aug. 11. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. I was talking to Elsie at Mr. C. John's 6.30 p.m.
Aug 12. - <u>Thur</u>. - Papa + mama went to town this a.m. Mama bought me a white waist.
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Mr. + Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. Bishop. Sr. + Ruby came fown this Eve.
Aug. 13. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama washed my plaid dress. I swept upstairs also the parlor. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels. this Eve.
Aug. 14. - <u>Sat</u>. - I have had a head-ache to-day. Henry went to town this Eve. Elsie, Hyne, + children went to town this p.m. Charlie + Ethel had their pictures taken.
Aug. 15. - <u>Sun</u>. - I went to S.S. this p.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for tea + he stayed all night. Church was to be to-night but there was not many there as it was a rainy night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m.
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Aug. 16. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is raining this a.m. <s>Lv.</s> Rev. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry was up to <s>the</s> shooting range to-day. They are practising for the shooting match which is to be held to-morrow, between Brockville + South Augusta. School started to-day. We have no teacher for Read's yet as Miss Fox is going to normal.
Aug. 17. - <u>Tues</u>. - Annie ^ Howard + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Papa came up for us this Eve. The Shooting Contest was held this p.m. at the Brockville Shooting Range. South Augusta won by 79 points. The teams had their supper at the St. Lawrence Hall. Recieved a letter frtom Luella Daniels this morn saying she can come up Sat. to visit us.
Aug. 18. - <u>Wed</u>. - This is Ruby Bishop's birthday. We washed. Papa went to
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town this p.m. Algonquin Methodist Social is held this Eve on the church grounds. We did not go.
Aug. 19. - <u>Thur</u>. - We ironed. Was talking to Elsie this p.m. Mr. W. Kyle cut our first piece of oats this p.m.
Aug 20 - <u>Fri</u>. - I swept to-day. Mary Warner came up for choir practise this Eve but no one came. We played croquet.
Aug. 21. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Henry + I went in ^ Brockville this Eve for Miss Daniels.
Aug. 22. - Sun. - Luella + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Annie came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here for tea. Luella + I went to St. Georg's this Eve.
Aug. 23. - Mon. - We washed. Went down to Warner's for tea. Our school started to-day. Mrs. Beattie is teaching.
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Aug. 24. - <u>Tues</u>. - Went down to Mr. G. Landon's for tea. Stopped to see Mrs. Dalton on the way home.
Aug. 25. - <u>Wed</u>. - We ironed. Went to "St. George's Annual Picnic." this p.m. Brockville Citizen's Band gave music. Proceeds $186.<u>00</u>. +St. Georg's <u>Picnic</u>." Bertie Donnelly was married 12. O'Clock.
Aug. 26. - <u>Thur</u>. - Went to Mrs. Beattie's for tea.
Aug. 27. - <u>Fri</u>. - Luella + I went up to Mrs. Bissell's this pm. but did not stay for tea. Elsie, Hyne + family came out this p.m. We had ice cream for tea. Mr. Wm. Kyle was here for tea also as he cut a piece of grain for us.
Aug 28. - <u>Sat</u>. - Luella + I went to the factory this a.m. Papa took Luella in
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town after dinner + brought Miss Mary Edwards out. Miss Edwards + I went to the facotry to-night-
Aug 29. - <u>Sun</u>. - We had a heavy shower of rain 5.30 a.m. Papa took Miss Edwards home this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Mr. W. Wright from Prescott preached.
Aug. 30. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. This is Mason's night. Henry is helping Johnnie Dalton draw in grain this p.m. Mr. Stephan Hemmingway came out to Mr. G. Landon's Sat. He was over to Laura's for dinner. It is quite cold to-night.
Aug. 31. - <u>Tues</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. I ironed. I had a pain in my head this p.m. There was a heavy thunder storm 7.30 p.m. Theodore St. Jogny Beattie were here this Eve.- the bosy went duck hunting 9.30 p.m. Henry went with them.
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== September. 1909. ==
Sept. 1. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. Wm. Easton's this a.m. + to The Ladies Aid at Mrs. Geo. Dudley's (Jr.) this p.m. Henry came home to-night but did not get any ducks. The boys got 4.
Sept. 2. - <u>Thur</u>. - I went town this a.m. Had my teeth treated. Mama + I went to our S.S. Picnic in Mr. Wm. Kyle's woods this p.m.
Sept. 3. - <u>Fri</u>. - Norris + Rowe Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Hyne took Charlie, Elsie, Ethel, + Agnes (Hart) Bancroft were here this p.m. We finished drawing in grain to-day. We put up the box stove in the dining-room this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. J. Walker's this p.m.
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Sept. 4. - <u>Sat.</u> - John Dalton is threshing this a.m. It rained all day. We separated the milk to-night.
Sept 5. - <u>Sun.</u> - It is quite cold. We went to church this p.m. Laura + I went to St. George's this Eve.
Sept. 6. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed. Labor Day. Henry went up to Brockville to see the shooting contest. Laura + I went to the woods this p.m. <u>Labor Day</u>.
Sept. 7. - <u>Tues.</u> - This is the 1st. Day of Brockville Fair. Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. I ironed all day. Dr. T. Johnston stayed here all night + went to the Fair the next morning to show his colt. <u>"Brockville Fair"</u> Sept. 7. 8. 9.
Sept. 8. - <u>Wed.</u> - It is a lovely day Henry + I went to the Fair this p.m. Elsie + Hyne went also + left the children her. Dr. T. Johnston
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came out here + stayed all night.
Sept. 9. <u>Thur.</u> - I swept upstairs to-day. It is quite cold. Took sick to-night.
Sept 10. - <u>Fri.</u> - Dr. Scanlon came 6.30 a.m. Annie ^ + Howard came up this a.m. I am better to-night. Annie went home this Eve. Mr. M. Manhard died this a..m.
Sept. 11. - <u>Sat.</u> - I got up this a.m. The St. Lawrence Association went to Prescott this a.m. + shot against that team. <s>they</s> We won by 7 points.
Sept. 12. - <u>Sun.</u> - Elsie + Hyne went to Mr. Manhard's funeral this p.m. + left the children here. Mama + Henry went to church this Eve. I have a bad cold.
Sept. 13. - <u>Mon.</u> - Mama washed. We set out our plants this p.m. We got a new pump put in
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our well this p.m.
Sept. 14. - <u>Tues.</u> - We scrubbed + churned this a.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk .. This is the first day of Prescott Fair.
Sept 15. - <u>Wed.</u> - It is a nice warm day. We shelled beans to-night. Papa + Mr. J. Easton went up to Mr. Robt. Wood's to see about the corn.-cutters. It rained to-night
Sept. 16. - <u>Thur.</u> - Papa + I went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's for dinner. Henry was threshing at Mr. J. Easton's this a.m. Mr. A. Wright came down here this Eve.
Sept 17. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mr. Knapp's threshed this p.m. Mama, Laura + I gathered wild grapes this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve.
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Sept. 18. - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa + I went to town this p.m. I had two teeth filled to-day
Sept. 19. <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here this p.m. I went to church at St. George's this Eve.
Sept 20. - <u>Mon.</u> - Mr J. Corbett went to Ogdensburg to attend the Fair. We washed. I took a lesson this p.m.
Sept. 21. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama + I went gathering wild grapes this p.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk this Eve.
Sept 22. - <u>Wed.</u> - Papa + Henry went up to Mr. Chas. Stagg's this morning to cut corn. I went down to Annie's on the milk-rig + stayed till 5. p.m. Edith Murray + Helen were here this a.m.
Sept 23. - <u>Thur.</u> - I ironed. They are cutting corn at Mr. Robt. Wood's to-day. There was a thunder
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storm 3. p.m. The men came home 4. p.m. as it rained.
Sept. 24. - <u>Fri.</u> - The corn-cutters moved down to Mr. S. Cole's this p.m. It is a lovely day.
Sept. 25. - <u>Sat.</u> - Howard was not very well to-day + Mama went down there. Elsie + Children were here for dinner. The corn-cutters moved to Mr. J. Easton's this noon. Henry went to town to-night. Mary Warner went home with Elsie to stay until to-morrow. Mrs. Bristol came over to Laurras this p.m.
Sept. 26. - <u>Sun.</u> - Elsie, Hyne, 1 children came out this p.m. + to church this Eve. It rained to-night.
Sept. 27. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed. It rained this a.m. They finished cutting corn at Mr. J. Easton's this p.m. ^ + moved to Mr. Lombard's. This is Mason's night. Mrs. Chas. Murray + Mrs. Jas. Simpson were here this Eve.
Sept. 28. - <u>Tues.</u> - I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. for some
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buttermilk. We are cooking to-day for the corn-cutters. Annie ^+Howard came up this p.m. Ms. U. Bishop (Dr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here for tea.
Sept. 29. - <u>Wed.</u> - The corn-cutters moved down here 10. a.m. from Mr. Lombard's. We had 12 men for dinner. Charlie came out this noon to stay till Sat. Annie went home to-night. Mr. McCallum, the engineer stayed here all night. We had 16. men for supper.
Sept. 30. - <u>Thur.</u> It is raining, this a.m. We finished cutting this p.m. + they moved to Jno. Waltons.
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== October. 1909. ==
Oct. 1. - <u>Fri.</u> - We gathered our tomatoes to-day. The corn-cutters moved to Jno. Beattie's.
Oct. 2. - <u>Sat.</u> - I went to town with Elsie + Hyne this p.m. to get some teeth filled. There was a funeral at Bethel Church this p.m. Mr. James Saunders of Brockville. I received a letter from Miss Daniels to-night.
Oct. 3. - <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church to the Presbyterian church this Eve. They had their Anniversary Services to-day. Rev. Mr. Cameron Brockville preached morn + Eve.
Oct. 4. - <u>Mon.</u> - I went to Mrs. P. Barton's on the milk-rig + helped her get dinner + supper for the corn-cutters. We went to <s>Oct. 5. <u>Tues.</u></s> the Lantern Lecture on "Canada, from Coast to Coast fiven by Rev. Mr. Cameron, this Eve with Mr. J. Easton's.
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Oct. 5. - <u>Tues</u>. - They finished cutting at Mr. H. McKinley's to-night. We washed + made grape catsup this p.m. Bessie Ross was worse yesterday, but is <s>much</s> easier to-night.
Oct. 6. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went up to Grandma's this morning on a milk-rig. Will stay tiill to-morrow Eve. Was down to Mr. S. Cole's + telephoned to mama this p.m.
Oct. 7. - <u>Thur</u>. - We gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry came up to-night + I came home.
Oct. 8. - <u>Fri</u>. - It is beautful out these days + quite warm. "The sisters" were here to-day collecting for the hospital. Mrs. R. Bishop + I gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry was threshing at Will Read's to-day.
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Oct. 9. - <u>Sat</u>. - I had my head washed this p.m. We were talking to Elsie this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve.
Oct. 10. - <u>Sun</u>. - Mama + I went down to St. George's to service this p.m. <s>Rev</s>. J. Anderson preached. I went down to Annie's for tea + we all came up to church at Bethel this Eve. It is very warm.
Oct. 11. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. It is quite cloudy to-night.
Oct. 12. - <u>Tues</u>. - I went to town 8. a.m. with Jessie Bissell + Bruce Knapp as they went to school. Had my tooth filled this p.m. Was at Aunt Jane Newell's for dinner. It rained + the wind blew terrible when we came home 4. p.m. I went to see <s>Oct. 13.</s> Bessie Ross. She will have an operation to-morrow.
Oct. 13. - <u>Wed</u>. - Bessie had an operation 9. a.m. + is very low to-night. The Ladies Aid met at the
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church this p.m. but mama did not go. Mrs. J. Earner was here on her way to <s>the it</s>. We were cooking for the threshers . .
Oct. 14. - <u>Thur</u>. - The threshers were here this a.m. There was a shooting match between our team + Prescott this p.m. + I went up to the hall to help prepare supper. Bessie <s>October 15</s> Ross is just about the same. Not out of danger yet.
Oct. 15. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mr. Lockwood is quite sick. Mama was up there this p.m. + stayed all night. Bessie Ross is very bad. Choir practise was here to-night.
Oct. 16.- <u>Sat</u>. - It was raining this morn. Mama came home + Mr. Lockwood is some better. We had a letter from Aunt Sarah to-night. We went to "The Surprise
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Party", to-night at Mr. Ralph Bishop's. It was at tin wedding.
Oct. 17. - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to church this p.m. Rev. Mr. Scanton preached. Laura + I went down to St. George's this Eve to service. Elsie + Hyne were out this p.m.
Oct. 18. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed.
Oct. 19. - <u>Tues</u>. - I took a lesson this a.m. as Jean was in town yesterday. I ironed. Papa has been helping Mr. Bishop pick up potatoes. They are digging with a potato-digger. It is cold weather.
Oct. 20. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Earnie McDougall + Mrs. Jno. Walker were here for dinner + tea. I helped Mrs. Knapp this p.m. to cook for their "husking Bee" ^to-night. Mama + I went over to-night to help her.
Oct. 21. - <u>Thur</u>. - It rained.
Oct. 22. - <u>Fri</u>. - Rev. Mr. Johnston was here for dinner. It is a rainy day. We are cooking + getting
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ready for Thanksgiving.
Oct. 23. - <u>Sat</u>. - We <s>are</s> were cooking to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I decorated the church this p.m. for the Thanksgiving service to-morrow Eve. Papa went to town 2. p.m. + brought Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh out.
Oct. 24. - <u>Sun</u>. - We went to church this Eve.
Oct. 25. - <u>Mon</u>. - Elsie, Hyne, + children, Annie, + Howard were here all day. It is a lovely day. There was a Scouting party composed of [2s] on a side, Brockville Soldiers, to-day. Annie, Elsie Aunt Jane + I went to Mrs. J. Dalton this p.m. + Mrs. Dalton + Miss Latham, a nurse at the asylum, went over to the cemetary with us. Papa took Auntie + Uncle Hugh home 4 p.m. They were digging potatoes at Johnie Beattie's to-day. "Thanksgiving Day."
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This is Mason's night.
Oct. 26. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a damp misty day. We washed. Mrs. R. Bishop + I went to Mr. Walker's woods to gather beech-nuts this p.m. It is a lovely night. Mr<s>s</s>. " Mrs. P.W. Barton were here this Eve.
Oct. 27. - <u>Wed</u>. - Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. to get some apples. Henry helped John Dalton dig potatoes to-day. I packed my valise to-night to go down to Miss Daniel's to-morrow p.m. Theo. Shipman was here this Eve.
Oct. 28. - <u>Thur</u>.- Went in town with Jessie Bissell this morning. to Aunt Jane's. Went to Prescott 2.30 to visit Miss Daniels. We went to the J.W.A. meeting to-night.
Oct. 29. - <u>Fri</u>. - We went down street this p.m. Went to the library this Eve.
Oct. 20. - <u>Sat</u>. - Went to an auction sale this p.m. + up street. Stayed in to-night.
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Oct. 31. - <u>Sun</u>. - We went to St. John's Anglican church this a.m. + to S.S. this p.m. + to the Methodist church this Eve with Mrs. Glasford. Herbert is here + went with us
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== November 1909. ==
Nov. 1. - <u>Mon</u>. - Wrote a letter to mama ths a.m. Went to Dr. Brown, dentist this p.m. Bessie went with us. Went to a meeting in the St. John's S.S. this Eve. Received a letter from Mama this p.m.
Nov. 2. - <u>Tues</u>. - Went to "The Guild Meeting" at Miss Rosebrook this Eve.
Nov. 3. - <u>Wed</u>. - We went over to Mrs. [Leo] Lanie's this a.m. also over to Jack Smith's for horseradish. Bessie, Miss Daniels + I went to Ogdensburg <s>2. this</s> 2 p.m. + stayed till 5.30 p.m. Hildred McGregor. + Edna Carmichael were here this Eve.
Nov. 4. - <u>Thur</u>. - Received a letter from Elsie. She is at our place + mama is up to Grandma's at Aunt Stacia is very sick. Also received a postal from Mrs. R. Bishop this p.m.
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Miss Daniels + I made pickles this a.m. We went down street this p.m. Bessie went with us. We went to the J.W.A. Meeting in S.S. room 7. p.m.
Nov. 5. <u>Friday</u>. - <s>W</s>. Bessie, Miss. L. Kelly, Mrs. J. Glasford. Miss Daniels + I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. We went to Sacred Heart Service in the R.C. Church + Bessie + I went to the Theotorium. Miss Daniel's went to look over some books in the S.S. Library. Hildred + Edna were in this Eve.
Nov. 6. <u>Sat</u>. - Took a bath in the a.m. <s>Went</s> Came home on the 1:40 train, Aunt Jane met me. + we went down street. Papa came in 1.30 p.m. + we went home 5. p.m. I am all alone as Mama is up to
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Grandma's yet + Elsie + children went home this 3. p.m. I made a cake this Eve. Annie + Willard stopped here about 9. p.m.
Nov. 7. <u>Sun</u>. - Theo. Shipman was over this a.m. I went up to S.S. this p.m. but they did not have any. Papa went up to Grandma's this p.m. + mama came home. Papa, Henry, + I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary <s>was</s> is not home yet from Oxford Mills. Annie + Willard were in here after church.
Nov. 8. - <u>Mon</u>. - It has been a rainy day. We put the apples down cellar. also the cabbage. We finished making our milk-weed cushion this Eve. Lorne Dalton + bride came out to Jno.'s to-night.
Nov. 9. - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed Grandma's clothes this a.m. We scrubbed the wood-shed this p.m. also washed the windows on the outside.
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Nov. 10. - <u>Wed</u>. - We washed the storm-windows this a.m. Papa + I went up to Grandma's this Eve. Aunt is better but not able to get up yet. Lorne Dalton + bride called here this p.m.
Nov. 11. <u>Thur</u>. - I cleaned by bed-room this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Lockwood's this p.m. Henry + I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's this Eve. I got the Eyelet Pin-cushion Pattern this Eve from Mrs. B.
Nov. 12. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama made cookies this a.m. We cleaned Henry's + Mama's bed-rooms this p.m. Mr. D. Orr is having a husking Bee to-night. Mama + I are alone. Isa Thropp died to-day. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this Eve.
Nov. 13. - <u>Sat</u>. - Hyne went to town + brought Charlie out here. Papa went to town. Henry went in town this Eve.
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Nov. 14. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. I played the organ as Mary did not come up. Willard + Annie went home after church. Laura + I went down to St. Georg's this Eve.
Nov. 15. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed + cleaned the cellar to-day. Papa went to town this a.m. with Will + Frank, as they met the 12 O'clock Ferry Boat + brought Isa's corpse out to Algonquin.
Nov. 16. - <u>Tues</u>. - Papa put the storm-windows on downstairs this a.m. Papa + Mama, Henry, Annie + Willard + I went out to Isa's funeral in a double buddy. It was 1. o'clock at the M. Church + then to Carpenter's Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Clarence Hastings preached her funeral sermon. He was her pastor.
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Nov. 17. - <u>Wed</u>. - Uncle was down this p.m.
Nov. 18. - <u>Thur</u>. - Henry was up to Grandma's this a.m. helping Uncle draw in Corn-stalks. Papa + I went to town this p.m. I finished getting my teeth filled this p.m. We did not get home till 6.30 Annie + Willard + Mr. Mrs. R. Bishop were over to Mr. Bissell's for oysters to-night.
Nov. 19. - <u>Fri</u>. - We killed our pig this a.m. Cleaned the pantry this forenoon. Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. The men clipped Rev. Mr. Johnston's horse this p.m. + Mr. Johnston + louden were here for tea. It snowed to-day.
Nov. 20. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa + Mama went to Algonquin this p.m.. We separated the milk to-night fror the [fort].
Nov. 21. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a rainy day. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. We went to church
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this Eve. It is a nice night.
Nov. 22. <u>Mon</u>. - It has rained all day. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + got the sausage grinder + we made sausage this p.m. Mr. Knapp has a sick horse to-night + the men are over there.
Nov. 23. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mr. Knapp's horse is better this morning. We washed. I went up to Mr. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's on an errand this p.m. Mr. Uriah Bishop, Algonquin died 2. a.m. Henry+ I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night- I am making Christmas presents.
Nov. 24. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went to Mrs. T. Binn's funeral at St. George's Church 10.30 a.m. She died Sun. Morn at 2. Papa took 2 of our dows to town this a.m. as he sold them yesterday. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + killed a pig for them. We churned this p.m. The Mason's Box Social" is to-night. but mama + I did not go. They made about $50
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Nov. 25. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mr. Uriah Bishop's funeral was 1.30 at Algonquin Church. Papa + Henry went.
Nov. 26. - <u>Fri</u>. - We killed an old pig this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beatt 4.30 p.m. Pearl came out withh Johnny 5.p.m.
Nov. 27. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa took our pig in town this a.m. Annie + Willard went to town to-night. We were talking to Elsie at the Central this a.m. + Charlie has the mumps + Ethel is better.
Nov. 28. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie + Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We had spare-ribs for dinner. Rev. Mr. Johnston preached a special sermon to the men this p.m. Our men went. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve.
Nov. 29. - <u>Mon</u>. - We churned. I took a lesson this p.m. Received a
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letter from Elva McIanity this Eve. This is Mason's Night. Laura was over this evening. We sugared off when Laura went home.
Nov. 30. - <u>Tues</u>. - We cleaned the spare bedroom, the hall upstairs + also the hall downstairs to-day.
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== December 1909. ==
Dec. 1. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama + Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. Howard + Reggie are quite sick to-day. Mr. P. Barton was here this Eve.
Dec. 2. - <u>Thur</u>. - I cleaned the parlor this p.m. Laura was over. Henry + I went down to Mrs. J. Beattie's this Eve.
Dec. 3. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. Papa went to the cider mill this p.m. We were talking to Elsie at Mr. Wm. Dawson's store this p.m. I am learning to milk these nights.
Dec. 4. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to market this a.m. + to the cider mill this p.m. Henry was shooting at the Range to-day. Uncle Horace was down this p.m. Henry + I went to town this Eve. I went up to see Bessie Ross. She is getting better slowly.
Dec. 5. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a dark day. Theo Shipman was over this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's
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this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary came in after church.
Dec. 6. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. Rev. A.B. Johnston was here for dinner. I took a lesson this p.m. Went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is quite sick. Franklin Boyd. is no better. There was an Association Meeting in the Masonic Hall this Eve. Little Franklin Boyd died 10. p.m.
Dec. 7. - <u>Tues</u>. - We churned. Papa drove me down to Annie's this a.m. It rained hard this p.m. + I stayed all night.
Dec. 8. - <u>Wed</u>. - There is a 'Shoorting Contest', to-day. Willard was here for dinner. Mama. Mrs. J. Walker + Mrs. Bishop (Dr.) are at Mr. H. Lockwood's to-day for dinner. Henry + I picked out butter-nuts this Eve. I came home from Annie's this a.m.
Dec. 9. - <u>Thur</u>. - I ironed + made Banberries this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Franklin Boys was buried this p.m.
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I worked on my pin-cushion this Eve.
Dec. 10. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa + I went out to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses sharpened. I stopped at Warner's on my way home as Mr. Chas. Murray + I stayed with Howard + Reggie while they went to an oyster supper at the Asylum.
Dec. 11. - <u>Sat</u>. - Henry came down for me this morning + Papa went to town. We cleaned the dining-room to-day. We went to choir practise at Mrs. D. Wells this Eve. We cut our cheese to-night.
Dec. 12. - <u>Sun</u>. - Rev. Mr. Pinel. Maynard preached here this p.m. Annie + Mary were in a while before church. Gordon Walker was down this Eve.
Dec. 13. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama washed some things. I took a lesson this p.m. It is raining + snowing.
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Johnie Beattie's came up this Eve.
Dec. 14. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama finished mending horse-blankets to-day. She helped Mrs. Knapp make her Christmas Cake. Henry went up to Grandma's this p.m. I cleaned part of the kitchen,
Dec. 15. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Fairfield looking for wood; but did not get any.
Dec. 16. - <u>Thur</u>. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. We churned + put up the curtains in the kitchen this p.m.
Dec. 17. - <u>Fri</u>. - Henry helped S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. Papa + R. Bishop went down the road looking for wood this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Mr. Wm. Knapp's mother died this p.m.
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There was a Lecture on Eve's Daughters given by Rev. A. B. Johnston to-night in Bethel Church. The Choir practised here just before the lecture.
Dec. 18. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is much better. Henry took Aunt Annie to Brockville this Eve +I stayed with Grandma. Papa has a bad cold.
Dec. 19. - <u>Sun</u>. - Papa is quite bad with a cold. We went to the Temperance Lecture this Eve given by Rev. A. B. Johnston in Bethel Church.
Dec. 20. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. Henry got my Christmas Tree this p.m. Papa is better. Laura was over this Eve. There was a Rifle Association Meeting held in the Mason's Hall.
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to night. Papa + Henry went.
Dec. 21. - <u>Tues</u>. - Elsie + Hyne went to Brockville this a.m. + left the children here. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. + I went to the woods this p.m. with Mr. Bishop Papa went to Maitland with a wagon for a load of coal this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. [also] to Mr. Bishop's.
Dec. 22. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went over to Mrs. Beattie's Christmas Tree in the school this p.m. Henry + I went to the Christmas tree on the 2nd this Eve.
Dec. 23. - <u>Thur</u>. - I swept upstairs to-day. Mama did some cooking. Papa + Henry went to Mr. J. Napper's sale this p.m. We started our coal-stove to-day.
Dec. 24. - <u>Fri</u>. - We have been getting ready for Christmas. Mr. Lockwood was here this
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p.m. also Laura was over. Decorated our Christmas tree this Eve.
Dec. 25. - <u>Sat</u>. - Elsie, Hyne, Charlie + Ethel, Annie, Willard + Little Howard came this a.m. Received some lovely presents. <u>Christmas Day</u>.
Dec. 26. - <u>Sun</u>. - We went to church this p.m.
Dec. 27. - <u>Mon</u>. - We churned. I went down to Annie's this p.m. Mary stamped the large rose centre-piece this p.m. for me + I started to work it this Eve. This is St. John's Night. (Masons meeting)
Dec. 28. - <u>Tues</u>. Henry was chopping wood in the woods this a.m.
Dec. 29. - <u>Wed</u>. - Henry + papa went to the woods this p.m. It is quite cold weather.
Dec. 30. - <u>Thur</u>. - Electa Bissell came down for dinner + tea. Mabel Landon came up this p.m. Marshal Cook came here this Eve. He + Henry went down to Annie's this Eve.
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Jessie Bissell came down this Eve. We played games.
Dec. 31. - <u>Fri</u>. - Marshal was here all day + Henry took him to town 4.30. I took Mrs. Orr some butter-milk 5 p.m. Warner's Orchestra went to Mallorytown to play for a ball to-night. Annie + Mrs. Chas. Murray watched the Old Year out + the New Year in.
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== January. 1910. ==
Jan. 1. <u>Sat</u>. - Henry took mama up to Grandma's to stay till to-morrow Laura was over this p.m. The men were in the woods.
Jan. 2. <u>Sun</u>. - I went up to the church + put up the hymns. Also was in to Mrs. Orr's. Laura + I went down to St. George's this p.m. Henry went up for Mama this p.m. We all went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Five years to-night since Annie's Birthday Party. She was 21.
Jan. 3. <u>Mon</u>. - We washed today. I went over to Laura's this Eve + papa had to come for me as it was snowing + blowing, a regular blizzard. This is Election Day.
Jan. 4. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is 15° below zero to-day. Very cold. I ironed this p.m. Henry + I went
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down to J. Dalton's this Eve. Mrs. Dalton helped me to passapartout a picture. 50 Years ago to-night Mr. + Mrs. Geo. Dalton were married.
Jan. 5. - <u>Wed</u>. - It is cold + stormy to-day. Pa went down to Beattie's this p.m.
Jan. 6. - <u>Thur</u>. - Henry helped Mr. P. Barton saw to-day. Laura was over this p.m. It is much warmer to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.), Johnie, + Day were here for tea + this Eve.
Jan. 7. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mr. Lockwood came down this p.m. I went up to Mary Eason's this p.m. with a dress, that Mary is going to make for me. Received 2 music books to-night from Eaton's, Toronto which I sent for Wed. morning.
Jan. 8. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town
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this a.m. Mr. Bishop, papa + Henry went to the woods this p.m. Annie + Mary walked up about 5.30. p.m. + stayed for tea + Henry took us over to Mabel Shaver's for choir-practise.
Jan. 9. - <u>Sun</u>. - Mrs. McLean (Mattie Fulford) is to be buried this p.m. She died Friday. Olie McNish came here for dinner + went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard, + Howard stayed here for tea. Laura came over this Eve. It snowed some to-night.
Jan. 10. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed some this a.m. + churned. Took a lesson this p.m.
Jan. 11. - <u>Tues</u>. - I ironed 3 white waists this p.m. We have been been cooking some to-day. The men were working in the woods. It is lvoely weather, not very cold.
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Jan. 12. <u>Wed</u>. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner. He was collecting the phone tories. Ladies Aid was here this p.m. Mrs. R. Bishop, Miss. P. Bissell, Mrs. D. Wells, Mrs. Geo. Dudley Jr., Mrs. Jno. Warner, (Rev), Mrs. Johnston + Elsie, Ethel, + Winston, Mrs. Jno. Dalton ^were here. Uncle Tom's Cabin is in town to-night.
Jan. 13. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. Weight's for dinner. I went up to Mr. J. Easton's to get my dress fitted.
Jan. 14. - <u>Fri</u>. - Did my upstairs work. We churned. Laura was over this p.m.
Jan. 15. - <u>Sat</u>. - This was a lovely day. Aunt Jane's birthday. Papa + Mama were in to Uncle Hugh's for dinner + tea. Laura was over this p.m. I have been busy all day. Papa + Mama came home 9.30 p.m.
Jan. 16. - <u>Sun</u>. - Henry + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. + stayed for dinner.
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Will Throop + Minnie were here for dinner. Mama phoned up to Mr. S. Colis + told them to tell us to come right after dinner. We went to church this Eve. I played as Mary is away up to Hastings.
Jan. 17. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I went down to Annie's this p.m. + stayed all night. There was a dance at Maitland + Warner's all went but Annie + Grandma Warner. We made fudge + did not go to bed till 11.30.
Jan. 18. - <u>Tues</u>. - It rained + I stayed all day. Came up with Willard + Charlie [Dornpson] to-night.
Jan. 19. - <u>Wed</u>. - It is nice + warm out. I have not felt very well to-day- Cleaned the [stais] on my blue sailor-suit this Eve.
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Jan. 20. <u>Thur</u>. - Henry went up to R. Woods this a.m. to help saw. Papa went ot town for coal + I went up to Mr. J. Eastons with him to get my dress fitted. Came home 2. p.m. after dinner + brought my dress. Mr. R. Bishop took Mr. A. P. Bissell's. Mr. Lockwoods + <s>their</s> his own family, Mama + I + Laura Shipman, down to Mr. F. Landon's to a Parlor Social. They cleared $11.00. Did not get home till 12.5.
Jan. 21. - <u>Fri</u>. - I ironed. J. Dalton came up this p.m. Mr. Bishop + Mr. Bissell went in town for the hen lamps. This p.m. also put them up ready for use. Gay Beattie started back to the West 12.30. noon. It rained all day.
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Jan. 22. - <u>Sat</u>. - Henry went up + helped Mr. S. Woods saw this p.m. It is a terrible windy p.m.
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I ent up to Mrs. Orr's this p.m. also went into the church to see the new lamps.
Jan. 23. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie, Willard, Little Howard + Mary came up this a.m. + we went to church this p.m. Annie stayed here with Howard. Rev. A. B. Johnston gave out cards, this p.m., to each one to mark down every Sunday they go to church Willard + Annie stayed for tea + also this Eve.
Jan. 24. - <u>Mon</u>. - Henry was sawing wood at Mr. S. Woods to-day. This is Mason's Meeting Night. Mama + I are alone. Laura was over this p.m.
Jan. 25. - <u>Tues</u>. - We went over to Wesley Wood's this Eve to a parlor social. Saw the comet to-night.
Jan. 26. - <u>Wed</u>. - Papa was talking to Mr. Gorgon Manhard this Eve.
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Jan. 27. - <u>Thur</u>. - I have a bad cold. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went down to Warners.
Jan. 28. - <u>Fri</u>. - We killed a pig this a.m. Papa went to North Augusta to a Telephone Meeting + Mama went out Elsie's. They left here 11.30 a.m. Mary Warner came up this p.m. + stayed for choir practise here this Eve. Mrs. Wm. Easton came down this Eve with Maud + Leonard.
Jan. 29. - <u>Sat</u>. - Henry went up to Uncle's this a.m. to draw his wood + I went with him. Papa went to town this a.m. Elsie + Hyne went to town also. + left the children here. It stormed this p.m.
Jan. 30. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a beautiful day. Maggie Read was very low yesterday + Fine but is a little better today.
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I went up to the church this a.m. + put up the hymns also I went over to Mrs. Orr's. Went to church this Eve. Used our new lights the Angle Lamps for the first. There was a large congregation + good choir. Maud Easton, Leonard E. + Bessie Lombard sang in the choir for the first.
Jan. 31. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed + I took a lesson. Papa + Henry were working in the woods all day. I went down to the post.-office allso down to Annie's 3. p.m. on the sleigh. + came back on a load of wood.
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== February. 1910. ==
Feb. 1. - <u>Tues</u>. - I sent away the [Surprise Soap Rappers] this morning. Annie + Howard came up this a.m. to stay a few days. We played games this Eve.
Feb. 2. <u>Wed</u>. - It is a lovely day. I helped papa do the chores. Henry is in the woods. They finishing chopping to-day. All but one tree. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Gordon Manhard's this Eve.
Feb. 3. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama has got the La Grippe. It is a stormy day. Papa went to town this a.m. for Jessie Bissell as she ahs the measels.
Feb. 4. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama feels better to-day. We made ice cream this p.m. Henry took Annie + Howard
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home this Eve.
Feb. 5. - <u>Sat</u>. - Mr. Whittmore tipped over to-night just at our little gate. Mary Warner invited the choir in to-night to practise. I went down with Mr. + Mrs. U. Wells. We had lunch. Got home 12.30.
Feb. 6. - <u>Sun</u>. - Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner + tea. We went to church this p.m. It is a very cold day. Jessie Bissell is much better to-night as she has broken out.
Feb. 7. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is very cold. I took a lesson this p.m. The men finished drawing wood to-night. Received the Stamping outfit to-night.
Feb. 8. - <u>Tues</u>. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. P. W. Barton came up this Eve for butter.
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I have a dreadful cold.
Feb. 9. - <u>Wed</u>. - Papa + Mr. Bishop went out to Mr. A. Bissell's this a.m. to see Mr. Snider's saw working. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. J. Warner. this p.m.
Feb. 10. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama mended bags this p.m. This is Cheese Meeting night in the Mason's Hall. Mrs. Corbett + Mrs. J. Dalton came here.
Feb. 11. - <u>Fri</u>. - I swept upstairs. Mrs. A. P. Bissell came down this p.m. + gave me an order for Eaton's. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve. + Mrs. Dalton + Mrs. Beattie + I made out our order to send to Eaton's. which was $37. 59.
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Feb. 12. - <u>Sat</u>. - It has stormed all day. Received a Valentine post-card from Elva to-night.
Feb. 13. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a nice bright day but the roads are heavy. There will be no preachy service at Bethel to-night as Rev. Mr. Johnston has a severe cold. Elsie, Hyne, + Charlie + Ethel came out this a.m. Also Annie, Willard, + Howard came up this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Wesley Wood came over to church. but as there was none they spent the evening here.
Feb. 14. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed Mr. R. Bishop sawed to-day. I took a lesson this p.m. Went over to Laura's this Eve.
Feb. 15. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a nice day. We churned. Mr. Lockwood came down for butter-milk.
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I was talking to Hyne at Mr. Dawson's 6.30. p.m. + told him I would go out to-morrow p.m. if all was well. Olie McNish came to our place 8. p.m. + stayed all night.
Feb. 16. - <u>Wed</u>. - Olie went down the road this p.m. I came out to Elsie's this p.m. with Mr. R. Earl's.
Feb. 17. - <u>Thur</u>. - We all went over to Lorne Shepherd's for dinner. Was talking out home.
Feb. 18. - <u>Fri</u>. - I went up to Uncle Fayette's this a.m. + Minnie came a piece with me 8. 30. p.m. Was talking to Annie at our place 10 p.m.
Feb. 19. - <u>Sat</u>. - Went over to Mr. Dawson's and talked to mama. Elsie + Hyne went over to Mrs. R. Earls's for tea + Miss Pinel + I kept house.
Feb. 20. - <u>Sun</u>. - Miss Pinel, Hyne, + I went to church this a.m.
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We layed down this p.m. Miss Pinel + I went to S.S. this Eve.
Feb. 21. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is a rainy morning. I went up to Sarah's for dinner. Henry came for me this p.m. It is colder to-night. This is Mason's night.
Feb. 22. - <u>Tues</u>. - The sawers came here in mistake, this morning + were here for the breakfast. We were cooking to-day.
Feb. 23. - <u>Wed</u>. - We had the sawers here for dinner + supper to-day.
Feb. 24. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama + Mrs. Bishop (Sr.) went up to Mr. J. Walker's + stayed for dinner + tea + I went up to-night. Papa went to Mr. H. Smith's sale at Maitland this p.m. + went down to Annie's to stay till he came back.
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Feb. 25. - <u>Fri</u>. - I did the upsaits work this a.m. We churned + I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk. Henry + I went to town this p.m.. I got 3 more names for the quilt.
Feb. 26. - <u>Sat</u> - Papa went to town for a load of coal this a.m. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright saw to-day. It is a windy night.
Feb. 27. - <u>Sun</u>. - It has been a rainy morning but stopped about 1.30 p.m. Mr. R. Bishop drove Mr. Pearson around to-day as he is preaching the missionary services. We all went to church this Eve. Olie came here after church to stay all night. Also Annie + Willard came in.
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Feb. 28. - <u>Mon</u>. - This is mama's birth-day. We washed. It is a lovely warm day. Jean has the measels, so could not take a lesson. Olie went up to Mr. Lockwood's for dinner.
<s>Feb</s>.
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== March. 1910. ==
March 1. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wrights this a.m. Henry + I went down to Dalton's this Eve + got our things that we sent for at Eaton's.
March. 2. - <u>Wed</u>. - This has been a beautiful Spring day. Henry helped Mr. D. Wells saw to-day. Papa brought out a load of furniture for Mr. A. Manhard's this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this p.m. + Mr. Bishop <s>rode</s> drove down for them to-night.
March 3. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mrs. J. Walker, + Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this a.m. + stayed all day. Finished stamping my
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blocks for Ladies Aid Quilt to-night.
March 4. - <u>Fri</u> - Sarah McNish came here from Mr. Bishop's this a.m. + stayed till this p.m. I swept upstairs.
March 5. - <u>Sat</u>. - This is a beautiful Spring day. Henry took me over to Mrs. D. Well's for choir practise + he went on to town.
March 6. - <u>Sun</u>. - Our anniversary services are held to-day. Rev. B. W. Thompson M.A. Ottawa preached. Henry + I went this a.m. 10.30. George Manhard, Kit, Edith, Maggie + Carleton, Annie + Howard + Mary were here for dinner. We all went up to church 2.30 p.m. "Manhard's" Choir sang this p.m. Mary W. was here for tea. We went to service this Eve. Bethel choir, sang to-night. "Anniversary Services"
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It was a lovely day + the collections were $10.16.
March 7. - <u>Mon</u>. - We churned + washed a little. laura was over this p.m. also Mr. H. Lockwood. It snowed 3.30 p.m.
March 8. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a nice bright day but much colder. Henry is sawing down to Warner's. We went to our Anniversary social at Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve. + had a fine time They made $18.00 Mary Warner came home with me + stayed all night.
May 9. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mary + I went over to Mabel Shaver's this p.m. + Henry came for us 8.30 p.m. Mr. R. Frew's sale was this p.m. Howard W. is 2 years old to-day.
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March 10. - <u>Thur</u>. - It has been a nice day. Henry helped Mr. W. Ross saw to-day.
March 11. - <u>Fri</u>. - We churned + I took Mrs. Wm. Kyle some buttermilk 10.30 then went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for dinner. Will + Minnie, Hyne + Elsie + children were these for dinner. Mrs. R. Bishop came a piece with me to-night, we went into Mr. Bissell's also to Mr. H. Lockwood's.
March 12. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this <s>p</s> a.m. + mama went up to Grandma's with him to stay till to-morrow. I have been busy all day. Papa went to Algonquin to get [Gupsie] shod this p.m. + he thinks she has the distemper. so I could not go to choir -
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practise at Wesley Wood's. It has been a lovely day.
March 13. - <u>Sun</u>. - It rained this p.m. + is snowing to-night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + brought mama home this p.m. Laura came over this p.m. Annie, Willard + Mary came up for church to-night, but there was none, so they stayed here a while.
March 14. - <u>Mon</u>. - It stormed all night last night <s>last night</s> + the snow is quite deep this morning. I took a lesson this p.m. Papa + Henry took 4 pigs to town on a sleigh this p.m.
<u>Tues</u>. - March 15. - We washed. Laura was over this p.m. It is a lovely ^winter day. Received a St. Patrick post-card
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from Aunt Jane to-night also a "Simpson's Spring + Summer Catalogue.
<u>Wed</u>. - March 16. - Henry drove me down to Annie's this a.m. + I stayed all night also as they all went to the Masquerade Ball at the Asylumn at night. Mrs. U. Bishop. (Sr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here all day.
March 17. - <u>Thur</u>. - I came home with Mrs. Jno. Warner this a.m. as he was going to town. These are lovely days. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. to get a drink of sap. <s>Mrs. Beattie + Johnie were here this Eve. I went over to the hall this Eve to a meeting to try to organize a Library Society there was not many there. I have a bad cold</s>
<s>March</s>. - I went to choir practise at Mr. Wm. Easton's this Eve. It is a cold night.
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March. 18. - <u>Fri</u>. - It is a lovely day. <s>Mrs</s>. Mama + Laura went to town 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Beattie (Jr.) + Johnie came up this Eve, I went over to the hall to a meeting which they organized a Literary Society, There was not many out. I have a bad cold.
March 19. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. I have a terrible cold + went to bed. 7. p.m. Pa went up to Mr. Lockwood's this Eve.
March 20. - <u>Sun</u>. - My cold is not much better. Annie, Willard, Mary, + Little howard came up this p.m. + Howard stayed here with us while the rest went to church. Hyne came out this p.m. Annie + Willard stayed for tea.
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March 21. - <u>Mon</u>. - This is a lovely day. My cold is some better but did not take a lesson. Receiv. an Easter Card from Mary W.
March 22. - <u>Tues</u>. - Received a card from L. Daniels also one from Annie (Easter)
March 23. - <u>Wed</u>. - My cold is a great deal better to-day. Johnie Beattie was here for dinner as the<s>y</s> men were dipping his horse. It is a fine night.
March 24. - <u>Thur</u>. - This has been a nice Spring Day. Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve.
March 25. - <u>Fri</u>. - "<u>Good Friday.</u>." Laura was over this p.m. Choir practise here to-night.
March 26. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to Brockville this a.m. Mama went upto Mr. J. Walker's this p.m.
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Mrs. Barton came for butter to-night. Received 2 postals to-night. Tried my first burning this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this Eve as the men went to an Assc. Meeting in the Hall.
March 27 - <u>Sun</u>. - Easter Sun'. - Annie Willard + Howard came up this a.m. but Elsie's could not come as Mrs. Jno. Orr + children came there Thur. Papa, Henry + I went to church to-night. I took up some plants.
March 28. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I did not take a lesson. This is Mason's Night. They had sugar.
March 29. - <u>Tues</u>. - A few people were invited down to Mrs. P. Barton's to-night for sugar. Henry + I went. Annie + Howard were up all day as Mrs. Jno Orr + little Florence were here for dinner.
March 30. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went down to
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Mrs. Dalton's this p.m. Papa is cleaning + greasing ahrness to-day. Wrote out an order for flower seeds for Mrs. Dalton + myself, at Eaton's to-night.
March 31. - <u>Thur</u>. - Sent the order to Eaton's this a.m. It is a very windy day. Mr. R. Biship took Mrs. Bishop + I up to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. to visit + Henry came for us this Eve. Choir practise this Eve at Mabel S.'s but I did not go. Elsie got a phone in this a.m.
== April. 1910. ==
April 1. - <u>Fri</u>. - Have been fooled a few times. Mr. J. Walker was down this p.m. The men are clipping horses.
April 2. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa + Henry clipped Old Fred" this a.m. Mary Easton + Myrtle Mylks came down this p.m. + stayed till 8.30. p.m.
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Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses shod + Charlie came home with him to stay till to-morrow. Henry went to town this Eve.
April 3. - <u>Sun</u>. - Papa, Henry + I went to church this p.m. ELsie, Hyne + Ethel came out this p.m. + Charlie went home with them afte rtea. Laura, Mrs. J. Dalton, Emma, Hannah, + I went to St. George's this Eve.
April 4. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama washed some curtain's + I took Mr. Lockwood some buttermilk. Took a lesson this p.m. I taked this p.m.
April 5. - <u>Tues</u>. - I raked this a.m. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Recceived a letter from Luella D. to-night. Very warm.
<s>April</s>
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April 6. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mrs. R. Bishop Mama + I swept the church this a.m. + Mrs. Bishop + I dusted + washed the lamps this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. Mrs. Watson came there Mon. Eve. to help them as Mrs. Walker is quite bad.
April 7. - <u>Thur</u>. - It is rainy + much colder. I went up to Mr. Walker's after tea. Mrs. Walker is some better to-night. Henry took me up to Mrs. <s>W</s> Well's to choir practise this Eve. It is very cold.
April. 8. - <u>Fri</u>. - Took Mrs. Walker some buttermilk this a.m. She is about the same. Elsie + yne went to town 12.30 + left the children here. They were here for tea. It is warmer to-night.
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Laura was over just before dark.
April 9 - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry was up to the Range, Shooting this p.m. It has been a dark day. Took a bath this Eve.
April 10. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. as Willard went to Mr. Jno. Chapman's funeral. N. Augusta, 2. p.m. We went to S.S. this p.m. but there was none. I went up to Electa's after S.S. It is quite cold to-day. We came down to church this Eve.
April 11. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama + papa went to town this p.m. + Mama had her teeth extracted. The<s>y</s> gums are sore to-night. Took a lesson this p.m.
April 12. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mrs. R. Bishop + I
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put a quilt on at the hall this a.m. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m.
April 13. - <u>Wed</u>. - The Ladie's Aid had a quilting at the Hall to-day. I went up for dinner + supper.
<s>April 14</s>
Laura + I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this Eve.
April 14. - <u>Thur</u>. - We churned I took Mrs. Kyle + Mrs Walker some butter-milk this p.m. Papa + Henry clipped Mr. S. Cole's horse this p.m.
April 15. - <u>Fri</u>. - I taked some this p.m. + Eve. <s>Halley's Comet has been seen Wed. + Thur. mornings at 4 a.m. but we did not see it.</s>
April 16. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry went to the Shoorting Range this p.m.
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April 17. - <u>Sun</u>. - Henry, Mary W. + I went to Algonquin this a.m. to the Anniversary Services there + were at Elsie's for dinner + tea. It rained this p.m. + Eve.
April 18. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is a rainy day.
April 19. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a very nice day. Annie, Mary + Willard were at Mr. Lockwood's for tea.
April 20. - <u>Wed</u>. - We washed, + churned. hyne + Charlie came out to-night to get the horse clipped.
April 21.- <u>Thur</u>. - Annie + Howard + Willard were here for dinner. I ironed this a.m. Annie + I ^did passe-partout 4 pictures this p.m. Henry took Mary W. + I over to Wesley Woods' for choir-practise this Eve.
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April 21 - <u>Fri</u> - Mama has been tearing off all the paper in her bed-room to-day. + I took <s>up</s> my carpet + did the up-stairs work. Mr. R. Bishop + Mr. A. P. Bissell were here this Eve.
April 23. - <u>Sat</u>. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell was talking to Edgar Kingston + he has passed <s>his</s> exams. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's for some eggs after tea + we set a hen. It is rainy.
April 24. - <u>Sun</u>. - It rained this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were up to Mr. Orrs for tea. Etta Dalton came down to Johns this a.m. + was up to Bethel church to-night. Mama, Henry + I went to church to-night.
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April 25. - <u>Mon</u>. - It rained some so we did ^not wash. <s>Mama painte</s> This is Mason's night.
April 26. - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed + Mama painted my bed-room floor.
April 27. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell + Mr James Bissell went to Kingston this a.m. as Edgar received his degree.
April 28. - <u>Thur</u>. - Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve, + I went to Lombard's for choir practise with him.
April 29. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get Gypsee shod. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. went out to the concert in the Baptist Church Algonquin to-night with Henry + I. There was a good crowd.
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April 30. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa 1 I went to town this morning. I stayed at the McNish Girls for dinner. Elsie, Hyne + Charlie came in this p.m. + Elsie + I picked out my new hat. I came home with Mr. + Mrs. Jno. Warner 5.p.m. Papa got a new lawn-mower to-day, + we tried it to-night.
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{back cover of diary - pink, several torn spots}
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>No.<u> 2.</u> Memorandum
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 1909.
</p><p>June 1 - Tues. - We cleaned the parlor
</p><p>June 2 - Wed - Started to clean the
dining room & also stitch-
ched our curtains.
Irene Mallory & Allen Bissell
were married 9 p.m.
</p><p>June 3 - Thur. - Papered the dining-
room to-day. Mrs. Beattie
(Jr.) came up to-night &
we made the frame for
my embroidy hat
</p><p>June 4 - Fri. - We finished our
dining-room to-day.
It rained this Eve
</p><p>June 5 - Sat. - It rained some &
has been cloudy all day. We
put our stove out to-day
I went to the factory to-night
(as it is the first night they
made butter this summer)
& I stopped at Mrs. Beatties
Mrs. J. Beattie finished my
hat to-night. Henry Willard
& Mr. Geo. Tassey went fishing
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>to-night but did not catch any
fish.
</p><p>June 6 - Sun. - Laura & I went to
Presbyterian church this a.m.
I laid down this p.m. & wrote
a letter to Lulla Daniels this
Eve. The new preach, Mr. Wright
preached at St. Georgs this Eve
for the first.
</p><p>June 7 - Mon. - We washed this is
Mason’s night.
</p><p>June 8 - Tues. - I went down to Annies
this a.m. & came back
with Mary (as she drove
up to Mr. E. Dudleys (she) to
practise with Mrs Lambert
Dudley to sing on Sun.
</p><p>June 9 - Wed. - I ironed to-day
</p><p>June 10 - Thur. - I washed the wood
work in the kitchen.
Gordon Walker came
down this Eve.
</p><p>June 11 - Fri. - Went up to Mrs. J
Wrights this p.m. Mary
came up & Mrs. E. Dudley
came down to the church
</p><p>to practise for Sun. I trained
my sweet peas this Eve.
</p></div>
<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>mama started painting
the kitchen wood-work to-day
</p><p>June 12 - Sat. - Elsie & Hyne went to
town 6:30 p.m. & left the
children here. They stayed
all night but Elsie &
Hyne went home. I took
the children to the factory
to-night.
</p><p>June 13 - Sun. - Elsie & Hyne came
out this p.m. Mrs. E.
Dudley sang two solos at
Bethel Church this p.m.
there was a thunder
storm 1.30 to-night & the
lightning struck Manley
Field’s barn & burnt it.
</p><p>June 14 - Mon. - We washed
Papa went to Algoma
to get his horses shod
I took a music lesson
this p.m. Mama’s eyes
took sore to-day.
</p><p>June 15 - Tues. - I ironed this a.m
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Laura was over this a.m. Mama + I pulled up all the dandelions + weeds in our front yard this Eve.
</p><p>June 16. - Wed. - Mama went to the ladies aid this past.m. at Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. Her eyes are no better.
</p><p>June 17. - Thur. - Mrs. Wm. Easton. Ethel Rath & Baby Egerton were here this past.m. also Annie + Howard. It rained this past.m. + Eve.
</p><p>June 18. - Fri. - I went to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. + brought my skirt home. There was a hail shower this p.m. Mr. J. Easton invited the Presbytterian choir to his place for ice cream this Eve.
</p><p>June 19. - Sat. - I planted potatoes.
</p><p>June 20. - Sun.- Laura + I went to Presbyterian church this a.m. Henry went up to Grandma's this afternoon.m. Mr. + Mrs. Meyer. came here before church + left there horse. They stayed a while after church. {Unintelligible}. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>up to Grandma's this a.m. Mr. & Mrs. Meyer came here before church & left there horse. They stayed a while after church. Dr. Meyer preached his farewell sermon this Eve at Bethel. I wore my new dress this Eve for the first.
</p><p>June 21 - Mon - We washed this a.m. I went down to Jean's this p.m. & took my lesson & stayed for tea.
</p><p>June 22 - Tues - I ironed. Mama painted the kitchen floor to-day. The pupils from our school went to Prescott to-day to try the Entrance
</p><p>June 23 - Wed - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood's this p.m. Papa took a load of good to Prescott for Dr. Meyer. Our new minister Rev. A. B. Johnston arrived at Algonquin 5 p.m. & the Ladies had
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>a reception tea for him at the parsonage. I went up to Mary Easton's this p.m. Elicta Bissell came up after school. We walked up to the Corner after tea to see the Entrance papers
</p><p>June 24 - Thur - Buffalo Bill Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Henry clipped Jack out dog this Eve. Mama talked to Elsie at Central p.m.
</p><p>June 25 - Fri - Mama went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. & Henry & I went for her this Eve. Papa & J. Dalton went away this Eve also.
</p><p>June 26 - Sat - Papa went to town this a.m. I had a sick - headache all day & cannot hear out of my right ear. Henry went to town this Eve. We moved into the kitchen this p.m.
</p><p>June 27 - Sun - We separated the milk this a.m. Went
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>June 28. - Mon. - We washed. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. Mr. Lockwood was here this past p.m. Hyne + Charlie came out for a little pig this Eve.
</p><p>June 29. - Tues. - I ironed this a.m. Went down to Warner's this past a.m. Miss Daniels + Miss H. Byers came there 4.p.m. + stayed till Eve then they brought me home.
</p><p>June 30.- Wed. - I ironed this a.m. Will Throop + Effie drove through the yard this a.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 1 - Thur - Dominion Day. Elsie and Hyne went to the Blue Church Cemetery to the unveiling of Barbara Hick's Monument, & left the children here. I cleaned the cupboard this a.m. Our bees swarmed this a.m. but went back to the hive again.
</p><p>July 2 - Fri. - I picked 59 boxes of straw-berries at Mr. Warner's to-day. Our bees swarmed & we hived them.
</p><p>July 3 - Sat. - I swept the chamber to day, Went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's this Eve for butter - milk. Papa went to town this Eve. My hearing is better now.
</p><p>July 4 - Sun. - Annie, Willard & Howard came up this a.m. Mama, Annie & I went to
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>S.S. this p.m. We all went to church this Eve & papa kept Howard.
</p><p>July 5 - Mon. - I picked 54 boxes of berries to-day. This is Mason's night. Papa & Henry started to do road work to-day.
</p><p>July 6 - Tues. - We washed & churned.
</p><p>July 7 - Wed. - I picked 35 boxes of berries. Elsie & children & Minnie Throop came out to Mr. Warner's this a.m. Bishop Mills preached at St. Georges's this Eve. Mama & Mrs. J. Dalton went down & I came home with them.
</p><p>July 8 - Thurs. - I ironed. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.) was here this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve also over to the cemetery & Mrs. Kyle's with Mrs. Beattie.
</p><p>July 9 - Fri. - I picked 27 boxes of berries. I cut the grass
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>on Uncle Hugh's plot this p.m. Took a bath to-night.
</p><p>July 10 - Sat. - Went to town with Mr. Warner's. Saw Mr. Gordon on the market. Went up the river with Annie, Mary & Willard on the Citizen's Band Excursion to Alex. Bay. It rained all the p.m. Left Brockvill 1.30 p.m. arrived 7 p.m. I stayed at Aunt Jane Newell's all night.
</p><p>July 11 - Sun. - It has been a warm day. Henry & Elsie came in for me this Eve. We bid Ethel Rath goo-bye she is to start West Tues.
</p><p>July 12 - Mon. - I picked 32 boxes of berries. Came home this Eve. Willard went to the Orange Walk at Perth.
</p><p>July 13 - Tues. - We washed. Went to Mr. Walker's woods for ferns this p.m. Elsie, Minnie Throop & Ethel were here
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>this p.m. Mr. Cordingley was here this p.m. agent for pianos. Laura was over this Eve.
</p><p>July 14 - Wed. - I ironed. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. V. Well's this p.m. Papa went up for her this Eve.
</p><p>July 15 - Thur. - I ironed this a.m. Raked with the horse-rake after tea. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's <s>after tea</s>. This Eve.
</p><p>July 16 - Fri. - Picked 6 boxes of berries at Mrs. Warner's. It rained. Mary came up with me this Eve for choir practice but no one came so she stayed here all night.
</p><p>July 17 - Sat. - Mary went home on the milk-rig this morning. Elsie & Hyde went to town this p.m. & left the children here. Florence Manhard was here this Eve. She came out to her grand-father's this p.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 18 - Sun - Mama & Laura went to Presbyterian church this a.m. There was a heavy electric storm this noon. Went to church this Eve.
</p><p>July 19 - Mon. - We washed. Mama went raspberrying this p.m. Jean Robertson was here for tea. Mama & Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve. Papa went over to Mr. Kyle's & I went over to Mrs. Knapp's. Art McGanity came out to Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve also P. Dales came out to Mrs. Beattie's
</p><p>July 20 - Tues. - I ironed. Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Went to a meeting to arrange for our annual social which is to be July 29.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 21. - <u>Wed</u>. - I raked Mrs. J. Beattie. P. Dales. also A.M. [McIanity] + Edgar Bissell were here this Eve playing croquet.
</p><p>July 22. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama, + I went berrying this a.m. back of Mr. Wright's. Mama + I went over to Knapp's for ice-cream to-night. It is raining.
</p><p>July 23. - <u>Fri</u>. - It rained all day. I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's this Eve on an errand.
</p><p>July 24. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this p.m. It has been showery to-day- G. L. Riches called this p.m. Eva Easton came home to-day for 2 weeks.
</p><p>July. 25. <u>Sun</u>. - Went to church + S.S. this p.m. Went over to Mrs. Knapp's this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 26. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama + I went berrying down to Ferguson's to-day- Also, Mrs. J. Beattie Pearl Wales, Mrs. J. Walton, Mrs. Warner + Annie. We got 10 quarts. A load of gypsies went past this p.m. Went to choir practise this Eve at the church. Mr. G. L. Riches was here this Eve.
</p><p>July 27. - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed + scrubbed.
</p><p>July 28. - <u>Wed</u>. - We have been cooking for our social. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's to make candy for the Ladies Aid booth. I raked this p.m.
</p><p>July. 29. - <u>Thur</u>. - It has been a rainy but is a fine night for our social. They took in about $ 75.00 at the social this Eve. <u>Bethel Social</u>
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>July 30. - <u>Fri</u>. - We went up to the hall to straighten up this a.m. Arthur [McGanity] was here for tea.
</p><p>July 31. - <u>Sat</u>. - I went up to Mrs. Orr's this Eve. Henry went to town + mama went up to Mr. Walker's.
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<p>Aug 1. - <u>Sun</u>. - I went to S.S. Elsie Hyne. + children came out this p.m. Went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary stopped here after church. Will Orr. + wife came out to Mr. Orr's this p.m.
</p><p>Aug. 2. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mrs. J. Beattie, Mary Warner + I went berryiny this morning. Will Orr. his wife + little Helen were here this Eve. This Mason's night.
</p><p>Aug. 3. - <u>Tues</u>. - I raked this p.m.
</p><p>Aug. 4. - <u>Wed</u>. - We finished haying 1.30. p.m. Mr. G. L. Riches, wife + little boy came here this p.m. The Rifle Contest was held this p.m. between Brockville + S. Augusta. Brockvill won by 60 points. They had supper in
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the Mason's Hall.
</p><p>Aug. 5. - <u>Thur</u>. - We went to picnic at Perry's Point 1. p.m. Had several rides in a put-put-
</p><p>Aug. 6. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa + mama went to Algonquin this a.m. Henry + I went to the Baptist Social. Algonquin this Eve. It has been very warm all week. Mr. Thorp died this morn. aged 86.
</p><p>Aug. 7. - <u>Sat</u>. - It is very warm. Papa went to town this a.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve.
</p><p>Aug 8. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. Henry, Annie, + I went to Mr. Thorp's funeral 1.30 p.m. at the house, <u>2nd</u> concession. It is a very warm day. Mrs. J. Walton + I went to St. George's church this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 9. <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. Went down to Mr<s>s</s>. [J.] Landon's this Eve. Mrs. Landon took sick the night <s>after</s> of the picnic at Perry's Point + She is not much better.
</p><p>Aug. 10. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went down to Mrs. Landon's this p.m. I received a post-card from Myrtle Mylks this Eve.
</p><p>Aug. 11. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this a.m. Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. I was talking to Elsie at Mr. C. John's 6.30 p.m.
</p><p>Aug 12. - <u>Thur</u>. - Papa + mama went to town this a.m. Mama bought me a white waist.
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Mr. + Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. Bishop. Sr. + Ruby came fown this Eve.
</p><p>Aug. 13. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama washed my plaid dress. I swept upstairs also the parlor. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels. this Eve.
</p><p>Aug. 14. - <u>Sat</u>. - I have had a head-ache to-day. Henry went to town this Eve. Elsie, Hyne, + children went to town this p.m. Charlie + Ethel had their pictures taken.
</p><p>Aug. 15. - <u>Sun</u>. - I went to S.S. this p.m. Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for tea + he stayed all night. Church was to be to-night but there was not many there as it was a rainy night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 16. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is raining this a.m. <s>Lv.</s> Rev. Mr. Johnston went away this a.m. Took a lesson this p.m. Henry was up to <s>the</s> shooting range to-day. They are practising for the shooting match which is to be held to-morrow, between Brockville + South Augusta. School started to-day. We have no teacher for Read's yet as Miss Fox is going to normal.
</p><p>Aug. 17. - <u>Tues</u>. - Annie ^ Howard + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Papa came up for us this Eve. The Shooting Contest was held this p.m. at the Brockville Shooting Range. South Augusta won by 79 points. The teams had their supper at the St. Lawrence Hall. Recieved a letter frtom Luella Daniels this morn saying she can come up Sat. to visit us.
</p><p>Aug. 18. - <u>Wed</u>. - This is Ruby Bishop's birthday. We washed. Papa went to
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town this p.m. Algonquin Methodist Social is held this Eve on the church grounds. We did not go.
</p><p>Aug. 19. - <u>Thur</u>. - We ironed. Was talking to Elsie this p.m. Mr. W. Kyle cut our first piece of oats this p.m.
</p><p>Aug 20 - <u>Fri</u>. - I swept to-day. Mary Warner came up for choir practise this Eve but no one came. We played croquet.
</p><p>Aug. 21. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Henry + I went in ^ Brockville this Eve for Miss Daniels.
</p><p>Aug. 22. - Sun. - Luella + I went over to the cemetery this a.m. Annie came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here for tea. Luella + I went to St. Georg's this Eve.
</p><p>Aug. 23. - Mon. - We washed. Went down to Warner's for tea. Our school started to-day. Mrs. Beattie is teaching.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Aug. 24. - <u>Tues</u>. - Went down to Mr. G. Landon's for tea. Stopped to see Mrs. Dalton on the way home.
</p><p>Aug. 25. - <u>Wed</u>. - We ironed. Went to "St. George's Annual Picnic." this p.m. Brockville Citizen's Band gave music. Proceeds $186.<u>00</u>. +St. Georg's <u>Picnic</u>." Bertie Donnelly was married 12. O'Clock.
</p><p>Aug. 26. - <u>Thur</u>. - Went to Mrs. Beattie's for tea.
</p><p>Aug. 27. - <u>Fri</u>. - Luella + I went up to Mrs. Bissell's this pm. but did not stay for tea. Elsie, Hyne + family came out this p.m. We had ice cream for tea. Mr. Wm. Kyle was here for tea also as he cut a piece of grain for us.
</p><p>Aug 28. - <u>Sat</u>. - Luella + I went to the factory this a.m. Papa took Luella in
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town after dinner + brought Miss Mary Edwards out. Miss Edwards + I went to the facotry to-night-
</p><p>Aug 29. - <u>Sun</u>. - We had a heavy shower of rain 5.30 a.m. Papa took Miss Edwards home this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Mr. W. Wright from Prescott preached.
</p><p>Aug. 30. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. This is Mason's night. Henry is helping Johnnie Dalton draw in grain this p.m. Mr. Stephan Hemmingway came out to Mr. G. Landon's Sat. He was over to Laura's for dinner. It is quite cold to-night.
</p><p>Aug. 31. - <u>Tues</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. I ironed. I had a pain in my head this p.m. There was a heavy thunder storm 7.30 p.m. Theodore St. Jogny Beattie were here this Eve.- the bosy went duck hunting 9.30 p.m. Henry went with them.
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<p>Sept. 1. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. Wm. Easton's this a.m. + to The Ladies Aid at Mrs. Geo. Dudley's (Jr.) this p.m. Henry came home to-night but did not get any ducks. The boys got 4.
</p><p>Sept. 2. - <u>Thur</u>. - I went town this a.m. Had my teeth treated. Mama + I went to our S.S. Picnic in Mr. Wm. Kyle's woods this p.m.
</p><p>Sept. 3. - <u>Fri</u>. - Norris + Rowe Circus is in town to-day. We did not go. Hyne took Charlie, Elsie, Ethel, + Agnes (Hart) Bancroft were here this p.m. We finished drawing in grain to-day. We put up the box stove in the dining-room this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. J. Walker's this p.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 4. - <u>Sat.</u> - John Dalton is threshing this a.m. It rained all day. We separated the milk to-night.
</p><p>Sept 5. - <u>Sun.</u> - It is quite cold. We went to church this p.m. Laura + I went to St. George's this Eve.
</p><p>Sept. 6. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed. Labor Day. Henry went up to Brockville to see the shooting contest. Laura + I went to the woods this p.m. <u>Labor Day</u>.
</p><p>Sept. 7. - <u>Tues.</u> - This is the 1st. Day of Brockville Fair. Mama went up to Grandma's this a.m. I ironed all day. Dr. T. Johnston stayed here all night + went to the Fair the next morning to show his colt. <u>"Brockville Fair"</u> Sept. 7. 8. 9.
</p><p>Sept. 8. - <u>Wed.</u> - It is a lovely day Henry + I went to the Fair this p.m. Elsie + Hyne went also + left the children her. Dr. T. Johnston
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came out here + stayed all night.
</p><p>Sept. 9. <u>Thur.</u> - I swept upstairs to-day. It is quite cold. Took sick to-night.
</p><p>Sept 10. - <u>Fri.</u> - Dr. Scanlon came 6.30 a.m. Annie ^ + Howard came up this a.m. I am better to-night. Annie went home this Eve. Mr. M. Manhard died this a..m.
</p><p>Sept. 11. - <u>Sat.</u> - I got up this a.m. The St. Lawrence Association went to Prescott this a.m. + shot against that team. <s>they</s> We won by 7 points.
</p><p>Sept. 12. - <u>Sun.</u> - Elsie + Hyne went to Mr. Manhard's funeral this p.m. + left the children here. Mama + Henry went to church this Eve. I have a bad cold.
</p><p>Sept. 13. - <u>Mon.</u> - Mama washed. We set out our plants this p.m. We got a new pump put in
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our well this p.m.
</p><p>Sept. 14. - <u>Tues.</u> - We scrubbed + churned this a.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk .. This is the first day of Prescott Fair.
</p><p>Sept 15. - <u>Wed.</u> - It is a nice warm day. We shelled beans to-night. Papa + Mr. J. Easton went up to Mr. Robt. Wood's to see about the corn.-cutters. It rained to-night
</p><p>Sept. 16. - <u>Thur.</u> - Papa + I went to Algonquin this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. R. Bishop's for dinner. Henry was threshing at Mr. J. Easton's this a.m. Mr. A. Wright came down here this Eve.
</p><p>Sept 17. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mr. Knapp's threshed this p.m. Mama, Laura + I gathered wild grapes this p.m. Choir practise at the church this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Sept. 18. - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa + I went to town this p.m. I had two teeth filled to-day
</p><p>Sept. 19. <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were here this p.m. I went to church at St. George's this Eve.
</p><p>Sept 20. - <u>Mon.</u> - Mr J. Corbett went to Ogdensburg to attend the Fair. We washed. I took a lesson this p.m.
</p><p>Sept. 21. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mrs. R. Bishop, Mama + I went gathering wild grapes this p.m. I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk this Eve.
</p><p>Sept 22. - <u>Wed.</u> - Papa + Henry went up to Mr. Chas. Stagg's this morning to cut corn. I went down to Annie's on the milk-rig + stayed till 5. p.m. Edith Murray + Helen were here this a.m.
</p><p>Sept 23. - <u>Thur.</u> - I ironed. They are cutting corn at Mr. Robt. Wood's to-day. There was a thunder
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storm 3. p.m. The men came home 4. p.m. as it rained.
</p><p>Sept. 24. - <u>Fri.</u> - The corn-cutters moved down to Mr. S. Cole's this p.m. It is a lovely day.
</p><p>Sept. 25. - <u>Sat.</u> - Howard was not very well to-day + Mama went down there. Elsie + Children were here for dinner. The corn-cutters moved to Mr. J. Easton's this noon. Henry went to town to-night. Mary Warner went home with Elsie to stay until to-morrow. Mrs. Bristol came over to Laurras this p.m.
</p><p>Sept. 26. - <u>Sun.</u> - Elsie, Hyne, 1 children came out this p.m. + to church this Eve. It rained to-night.
</p><p>Sept. 27. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed. It rained this a.m. They finished cutting corn at Mr. J. Easton's this p.m. ^ + moved to Mr. Lombard's. This is Mason's night. Mrs. Chas. Murray + Mrs. Jas. Simpson were here this Eve.
</p><p>Sept. 28. - <u>Tues.</u> - I went up to Mrs. Bishop's this a.m. for some
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buttermilk. We are cooking to-day for the corn-cutters. Annie ^+Howard came up this p.m. Ms. U. Bishop (Dr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here for tea.
</p><p>Sept. 29. - <u>Wed.</u> - The corn-cutters moved down here 10. a.m. from Mr. Lombard's. We had 12 men for dinner. Charlie came out this noon to stay till Sat. Annie went home to-night. Mr. McCallum, the engineer stayed here all night. We had 16. men for supper.
</p><p>Sept. 30. - <u>Thur.</u> It is raining, this a.m. We finished cutting this p.m. + they moved to Jno. Waltons.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="October._1909.">October. 1909.</span></h2>
<p>Oct. 1. - <u>Fri.</u> - We gathered our tomatoes to-day. The corn-cutters moved to Jno. Beattie's.
</p><p>Oct. 2. - <u>Sat.</u> - I went to town with Elsie + Hyne this p.m. to get some teeth filled. There was a funeral at Bethel Church this p.m. Mr. James Saunders of Brockville. I received a letter from Miss Daniels to-night.
</p><p>Oct. 3. - <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church to the Presbyterian church this Eve. They had their Anniversary Services to-day. Rev. Mr. Cameron Brockville preached morn + Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 4. - <u>Mon.</u> - I went to Mrs. P. Barton's on the milk-rig + helped her get dinner + supper for the corn-cutters. We went to <s>Oct. 5. <u>Tues.</u></s> the Lantern Lecture on "Canada, from Coast to Coast fiven by Rev. Mr. Cameron, this Eve with Mr. J. Easton's.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 5. - <u>Tues</u>. - They finished cutting at Mr. H. McKinley's to-night. We washed + made grape catsup this p.m. Bessie Ross was worse yesterday, but is <s>much</s> easier to-night.
</p><p>Oct. 6. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went up to Grandma's this morning on a milk-rig. Will stay tiill to-morrow Eve. Was down to Mr. S. Cole's + telephoned to mama this p.m.
</p><p>Oct. 7. - <u>Thur</u>. - We gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry came up to-night + I came home.
</p><p>Oct. 8. - <u>Fri</u>. - It is beautful out these days + quite warm. "The sisters" were here to-day collecting for the hospital. Mrs. R. Bishop + I gathered milk-weeds this p.m. Henry was threshing at Will Read's to-day.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 9. - <u>Sat</u>. - I had my head washed this p.m. We were talking to Elsie this a.m. Henry went to town this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 10. - <u>Sun</u>. - Mama + I went down to St. George's to service this p.m. <s>Rev</s>. J. Anderson preached. I went down to Annie's for tea + we all came up to church at Bethel this Eve. It is very warm.
</p><p>Oct. 11. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I took a lesson this p.m. It is quite cloudy to-night.
</p><p>Oct. 12. - <u>Tues</u>. - I went to town 8. a.m. with Jessie Bissell + Bruce Knapp as they went to school. Had my tooth filled this p.m. Was at Aunt Jane Newell's for dinner. It rained + the wind blew terrible when we came home 4. p.m. I went to see <s>Oct. 13.</s> Bessie Ross. She will have an operation to-morrow.
</p><p>Oct. 13. - <u>Wed</u>. - Bessie had an operation 9. a.m. + is very low to-night. The Ladies Aid met at the
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church this p.m. but mama did not go. Mrs. J. Earner was here on her way to <s>the it</s>. We were cooking for the threshers . .
</p><p>Oct. 14. - <u>Thur</u>. - The threshers were here this a.m. There was a shooting match between our team + Prescott this p.m. + I went up to the hall to help prepare supper. Bessie <s>October 15</s> Ross is just about the same. Not out of danger yet.
</p><p>Oct. 15. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mr. Lockwood is quite sick. Mama was up there this p.m. + stayed all night. Bessie Ross is very bad. Choir practise was here to-night.
</p><p>Oct. 16.- <u>Sat</u>. - It was raining this morn. Mama came home + Mr. Lockwood is some better. We had a letter from Aunt Sarah to-night. We went to "The Surprise
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Party", to-night at Mr. Ralph Bishop's. It was at tin wedding.
</p><p>Oct. 17. - <u>Sun</u>. - Went to church this p.m. Rev. Mr. Scanton preached. Laura + I went down to St. George's this Eve to service. Elsie + Hyne were out this p.m.
</p><p>Oct. 18. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed.
</p><p>Oct. 19. - <u>Tues</u>. - I took a lesson this a.m. as Jean was in town yesterday. I ironed. Papa has been helping Mr. Bishop pick up potatoes. They are digging with a potato-digger. It is cold weather.
</p><p>Oct. 20. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mrs. Walter Smith, Mrs. Earnie McDougall + Mrs. Jno. Walker were here for dinner + tea. I helped Mrs. Knapp this p.m. to cook for their "husking Bee" ^to-night. Mama + I went over to-night to help her.
</p><p>Oct. 21. - <u>Thur</u>. - It rained.
</p><p>Oct. 22. - <u>Fri</u>. - Rev. Mr. Johnston was here for dinner. It is a rainy day. We are cooking + getting
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ready for Thanksgiving.
</p><p>Oct. 23. - <u>Sat</u>. - We <s>are</s> were cooking to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I decorated the church this p.m. for the Thanksgiving service to-morrow Eve. Papa went to town 2. p.m. + brought Aunt Jane + Uncle Hugh out.
</p><p>Oct. 24. - <u>Sun</u>. - We went to church this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 25. - <u>Mon</u>. - Elsie, Hyne, + children, Annie, + Howard were here all day. It is a lovely day. There was a Scouting party composed of [2s] on a side, Brockville Soldiers, to-day. Annie, Elsie Aunt Jane + I went to Mrs. J. Dalton this p.m. + Mrs. Dalton + Miss Latham, a nurse at the asylum, went over to the cemetary with us. Papa took Auntie + Uncle Hugh home 4 p.m. They were digging potatoes at Johnie Beattie's to-day. "Thanksgiving Day."
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This is Mason's night.
</p><p>Oct. 26. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a damp misty day. We washed. Mrs. R. Bishop + I went to Mr. Walker's woods to gather beech-nuts this p.m. It is a lovely night. Mr<s>s</s>. " Mrs. P.W. Barton were here this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 27. - <u>Wed</u>. - Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. to get some apples. Henry helped John Dalton dig potatoes to-day. I packed my valise to-night to go down to Miss Daniel's to-morrow p.m. Theo. Shipman was here this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 28. - <u>Thur</u>.- Went in town with Jessie Bissell this morning. to Aunt Jane's. Went to Prescott 2.30 to visit Miss Daniels. We went to the J.W.A. meeting to-night.
</p><p>Oct. 29. - <u>Fri</u>. - We went down street this p.m. Went to the library this Eve.
</p><p>Oct. 20. - <u>Sat</u>. - Went to an auction sale this p.m. + up street. Stayed in to-night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Oct. 31. - <u>Sun</u>. - We went to St. John's Anglican church this a.m. + to S.S. this p.m. + to the Methodist church this Eve with Mrs. Glasford. Herbert is here + went with us
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<p>Nov. 1. - <u>Mon</u>. - Wrote a letter to mama ths a.m. Went to Dr. Brown, dentist this p.m. Bessie went with us. Went to a meeting in the St. John's S.S. this Eve. Received a letter from Mama this p.m.
</p><p>Nov. 2. - <u>Tues</u>. - Went to "The Guild Meeting" at Miss Rosebrook this Eve.
</p><p>Nov. 3. - <u>Wed</u>. - We went over to Mrs. [Leo] Lanie's this a.m. also over to Jack Smith's for horseradish. Bessie, Miss Daniels + I went to Ogdensburg <s>2. this</s> 2 p.m. + stayed till 5.30 p.m. Hildred McGregor. + Edna Carmichael were here this Eve.
</p><p>Nov. 4. - <u>Thur</u>. - Received a letter from Elsie. She is at our place + mama is up to Grandma's at Aunt Stacia is very sick. Also received a postal from Mrs. R. Bishop this p.m.
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Miss Daniels + I made pickles this a.m. We went down street this p.m. Bessie went with us. We went to the J.W.A. Meeting in S.S. room 7. p.m.
</p><p>Nov. 5. <u>Friday</u>. - <s>W</s>. Bessie, Miss. L. Kelly, Mrs. J. Glasford. Miss Daniels + I walked to the Blue Church this p.m. We went to Sacred Heart Service in the R.C. Church + Bessie + I went to the Theotorium. Miss Daniel's went to look over some books in the S.S. Library. Hildred + Edna were in this Eve.
</p><p>Nov. 6. <u>Sat</u>. - Took a bath in the a.m. <s>Went</s> Came home on the 1:40 train, Aunt Jane met me. + we went down street. Papa came in 1.30 p.m. + we went home 5. p.m. I am all alone as Mama is up to
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Grandma's yet + Elsie + children went home this 3. p.m. I made a cake this Eve. Annie + Willard stopped here about 9. p.m.
</p><p>Nov. 7. <u>Sun</u>. - Theo. Shipman was over this a.m. I went up to S.S. this p.m. but they did not have any. Papa went up to Grandma's this p.m. + mama came home. Papa, Henry, + I went to church this Eve. I played the organ as Mary <s>was</s> is not home yet from Oxford Mills. Annie + Willard were in here after church.
</p><p>Nov. 8. - <u>Mon</u>. - It has been a rainy day. We put the apples down cellar. also the cabbage. We finished making our milk-weed cushion this Eve. Lorne Dalton + bride came out to Jno.'s to-night.
</p><p>Nov. 9. - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed Grandma's clothes this a.m. We scrubbed the wood-shed this p.m. also washed the windows on the outside.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 10. - <u>Wed</u>. - We washed the storm-windows this a.m. Papa + I went up to Grandma's this Eve. Aunt is better but not able to get up yet. Lorne Dalton + bride called here this p.m.
</p><p>Nov. 11. <u>Thur</u>. - I cleaned by bed-room this p.m. Mama went up to Mrs. Lockwood's this p.m. Henry + I went up to Mr. R. Bishop's this Eve. I got the Eyelet Pin-cushion Pattern this Eve from Mrs. B.
</p><p>Nov. 12. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama made cookies this a.m. We cleaned Henry's + Mama's bed-rooms this p.m. Mr. D. Orr is having a husking Bee to-night. Mama + I are alone. Isa Thropp died to-day. I wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this Eve.
</p><p>Nov. 13. - <u>Sat</u>. - Hyne went to town + brought Charlie out here. Papa went to town. Henry went in town this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 14. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie, Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We went to church this p.m. I played the organ as Mary did not come up. Willard + Annie went home after church. Laura + I went down to St. Georg's this Eve.
</p><p>Nov. 15. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed + cleaned the cellar to-day. Papa went to town this a.m. with Will + Frank, as they met the 12 O'clock Ferry Boat + brought Isa's corpse out to Algonquin.
</p><p>Nov. 16. - <u>Tues</u>. - Papa put the storm-windows on downstairs this a.m. Papa + Mama, Henry, Annie + Willard + I went out to Isa's funeral in a double buddy. It was 1. o'clock at the M. Church + then to Carpenter's Cemetery. The Rev. Mr. Clarence Hastings preached her funeral sermon. He was her pastor.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 17. - <u>Wed</u>. - Uncle was down this p.m.
</p><p>Nov. 18. - <u>Thur</u>. - Henry was up to Grandma's this a.m. helping Uncle draw in Corn-stalks. Papa + I went to town this p.m. I finished getting my teeth filled this p.m. We did not get home till 6.30 Annie + Willard + Mr. Mrs. R. Bishop were over to Mr. Bissell's for oysters to-night.
</p><p>Nov. 19. - <u>Fri</u>. - We killed our pig this a.m. Cleaned the pantry this forenoon. Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. The men clipped Rev. Mr. Johnston's horse this p.m. + Mr. Johnston + louden were here for tea. It snowed to-day.
</p><p>Nov. 20. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa + Mama went to Algonquin this p.m.. We separated the milk to-night fror the [fort].
</p><p>Nov. 21. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a rainy day. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. We went to church
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this Eve. It is a nice night.
</p><p>Nov. 22. <u>Mon</u>. - It has rained all day. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + got the sausage grinder + we made sausage this p.m. Mr. Knapp has a sick horse to-night + the men are over there.
</p><p>Nov. 23. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mr. Knapp's horse is better this morning. We washed. I went up to Mr. Bishop's + Mr. Lockwood's on an errand this p.m. Mr. Uriah Bishop, Algonquin died 2. a.m. Henry+ I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night- I am making Christmas presents.
</p><p>Nov. 24. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went to Mrs. T. Binn's funeral at St. George's Church 10.30 a.m. She died Sun. Morn at 2. Papa took 2 of our dows to town this a.m. as he sold them yesterday. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + killed a pig for them. We churned this p.m. The Mason's Box Social" is to-night. but mama + I did not go. They made about $50
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Nov. 25. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mr. Uriah Bishop's funeral was 1.30 at Algonquin Church. Papa + Henry went.
</p><p>Nov. 26. - <u>Fri</u>. - We killed an old pig this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beatt 4.30 p.m. Pearl came out withh Johnny 5.p.m.
</p><p>Nov. 27. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa took our pig in town this a.m. Annie + Willard went to town to-night. We were talking to Elsie at the Central this a.m. + Charlie has the mumps + Ethel is better.
</p><p>Nov. 28. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie + Willard + Howard came up this a.m. We had spare-ribs for dinner. Rev. Mr. Johnston preached a special sermon to the men this p.m. Our men went. Wrote a letter to Miss Daniels this Eve.
</p><p>Nov. 29. - <u>Mon</u>. - We churned. I took a lesson this p.m. Received a
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>letter from Elva McIanity this Eve. This is Mason's Night. Laura was over this evening. We sugared off when Laura went home.
</p><p>Nov. 30. - <u>Tues</u>. - We cleaned the spare bedroom, the hall upstairs + also the hall downstairs to-day.
</p><p><s>No</s>
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<p>Dec. 1. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama + Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. Howard + Reggie are quite sick to-day. Mr. P. Barton was here this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 2. - <u>Thur</u>. - I cleaned the parlor this p.m. Laura was over. Henry + I went down to Mrs. J. Beattie's this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 3. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. Papa went to the cider mill this p.m. We were talking to Elsie at Mr. Wm. Dawson's store this p.m. I am learning to milk these nights.
</p><p>Dec. 4. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to market this a.m. + to the cider mill this p.m. Henry was shooting at the Range to-day. Uncle Horace was down this p.m. Henry + I went to town this Eve. I went up to see Bessie Ross. She is getting better slowly.
</p><p>Dec. 5. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a dark day. Theo Shipman was over this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's
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this p.m. We went to church this Eve. Annie, Willard + Mary came in after church.
</p><p>Dec. 6. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. Rev. A.B. Johnston was here for dinner. I took a lesson this p.m. Went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is quite sick. Franklin Boyd. is no better. There was an Association Meeting in the Masonic Hall this Eve. Little Franklin Boyd died 10. p.m.
</p><p>Dec. 7. - <u>Tues</u>. - We churned. Papa drove me down to Annie's this a.m. It rained hard this p.m. + I stayed all night.
</p><p>Dec. 8. - <u>Wed</u>. - There is a 'Shoorting Contest', to-day. Willard was here for dinner. Mama. Mrs. J. Walker + Mrs. Bishop (Dr.) are at Mr. H. Lockwood's to-day for dinner. Henry + I picked out butter-nuts this Eve. I came home from Annie's this a.m.
</p><p>Dec. 9. - <u>Thur</u>. - I ironed + made Banberries this p.m. Laura was over this p.m. Franklin Boys was buried this p.m.
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I worked on my pin-cushion this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 10. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa + I went out to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses sharpened. I stopped at Warner's on my way home as Mr. Chas. Murray + I stayed with Howard + Reggie while they went to an oyster supper at the Asylum.
</p><p>Dec. 11. - <u>Sat</u>. - Henry came down for me this morning + Papa went to town. We cleaned the dining-room to-day. We went to choir practise at Mrs. D. Wells this Eve. We cut our cheese to-night.
</p><p>Dec. 12. - <u>Sun</u>. - Rev. Mr. Pinel. Maynard preached here this p.m. Annie + Mary were in a while before church. Gordon Walker was down this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 13. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama washed some things. I took a lesson this p.m. It is raining + snowing.
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Johnie Beattie's came up this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 14. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama finished mending horse-blankets to-day. She helped Mrs. Knapp make her Christmas Cake. Henry went up to Grandma's this p.m. I cleaned part of the kitchen,
</p><p>Dec. 15. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mama went down to Annie's this a.m. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Fairfield looking for wood; but did not get any.
</p><p>Dec. 16. - <u>Thur</u>. - Papa + Mama went to Brockville this a.m. We churned + put up the curtains in the kitchen this p.m.
</p><p>Dec. 17. - <u>Fri</u>. - Henry helped S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. Papa + R. Bishop went down the road looking for wood this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this a.m. Mr. Wm. Knapp's mother died this p.m.
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There was a Lecture on Eve's Daughters given by Rev. A. B. Johnston to-night in Bethel Church. The Choir practised here just before the lecture.
</p><p>Dec. 18. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. Mrs. Wright (Sr.) is much better. Henry took Aunt Annie to Brockville this Eve +I stayed with Grandma. Papa has a bad cold.
</p><p>Dec. 19. - <u>Sun</u>. - Papa is quite bad with a cold. We went to the Temperance Lecture this Eve given by Rev. A. B. Johnston in Bethel Church.
</p><p>Dec. 20. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. Henry got my Christmas Tree this p.m. Papa is better. Laura was over this Eve. There was a Rifle Association Meeting held in the Mason's Hall.
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to night. Papa + Henry went.
</p><p>Dec. 21. - <u>Tues</u>. - Elsie + Hyne went to Brockville this a.m. + left the children here. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright kill pigs this a.m. + I went to the woods this p.m. with Mr. Bishop Papa went to Maitland with a wagon for a load of coal this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. [also] to Mr. Bishop's.
</p><p>Dec. 22. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went over to Mrs. Beattie's Christmas Tree in the school this p.m. Henry + I went to the Christmas tree on the 2nd this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 23. - <u>Thur</u>. - I swept upstairs to-day. Mama did some cooking. Papa + Henry went to Mr. J. Napper's sale this p.m. We started our coal-stove to-day.
</p><p>Dec. 24. - <u>Fri</u>. - We have been getting ready for Christmas. Mr. Lockwood was here this
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p.m. also Laura was over. Decorated our Christmas tree this Eve.
</p><p>Dec. 25. - <u>Sat</u>. - Elsie, Hyne, Charlie + Ethel, Annie, Willard + Little Howard came this a.m. Received some lovely presents. <u>Christmas Day</u>.
</p><p>Dec. 26. - <u>Sun</u>. - We went to church this p.m.
</p><p>Dec. 27. - <u>Mon</u>. - We churned. I went down to Annie's this p.m. Mary stamped the large rose centre-piece this p.m. for me + I started to work it this Eve. This is St. John's Night. (Masons meeting)
</p><p>Dec. 28. - <u>Tues</u>. Henry was chopping wood in the woods this a.m.
</p><p>Dec. 29. - <u>Wed</u>. - Henry + papa went to the woods this p.m. It is quite cold weather.
</p><p>Dec. 30. - <u>Thur</u>. - Electa Bissell came down for dinner + tea. Mabel Landon came up this p.m. Marshal Cook came here this Eve. He + Henry went down to Annie's this Eve.
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Jessie Bissell came down this Eve. We played games.
</p><p>Dec. 31. - <u>Fri</u>. - Marshal was here all day + Henry took him to town 4.30. I took Mrs. Orr some butter-milk 5 p.m. Warner's Orchestra went to Mallorytown to play for a ball to-night. Annie + Mrs. Chas. Murray watched the Old Year out + the New Year in.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><h2><span class="mw-headline" id="January._1910.">January. 1910.</span></h2>
<p>Jan. 1. <u>Sat</u>. - Henry took mama up to Grandma's to stay till to-morrow Laura was over this p.m. The men were in the woods.
</p><p>Jan. 2. <u>Sun</u>. - I went up to the church + put up the hymns. Also was in to Mrs. Orr's. Laura + I went down to St. George's this p.m. Henry went up for Mama this p.m. We all went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard were in after church. Five years to-night since Annie's Birthday Party. She was 21.
</p><p>Jan. 3. <u>Mon</u>. - We washed today. I went over to Laura's this Eve + papa had to come for me as it was snowing + blowing, a regular blizzard. This is Election Day.
</p><p>Jan. 4. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is 15° below zero to-day. Very cold. I ironed this p.m. Henry + I went
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down to J. Dalton's this Eve. Mrs. Dalton helped me to passapartout a picture. 50 Years ago to-night Mr. + Mrs. Geo. Dalton were married.
</p><p>Jan. 5. - <u>Wed</u>. - It is cold + stormy to-day. Pa went down to Beattie's this p.m.
</p><p>Jan. 6. - <u>Thur</u>. - Henry helped Mr. P. Barton saw to-day. Laura was over this p.m. It is much warmer to-day. Mrs. Beattie (Sr.), Johnie, + Day were here for tea + this Eve.
</p><p>Jan. 7. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mr. Lockwood came down this p.m. I went up to Mary Eason's this p.m. with a dress, that Mary is going to make for me. Received 2 music books to-night from Eaton's, Toronto which I sent for Wed. morning.
</p><p>Jan. 8. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town
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this a.m. Mr. Bishop, papa + Henry went to the woods this p.m. Annie + Mary walked up about 5.30. p.m. + stayed for tea + Henry took us over to Mabel Shaver's for choir-practise.
</p><p>Jan. 9. - <u>Sun</u>. - Mrs. McLean (Mattie Fulford) is to be buried this p.m. She died Friday. Olie McNish came here for dinner + went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard, + Howard stayed here for tea. Laura came over this Eve. It snowed some to-night.
</p><p>Jan. 10. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed some this a.m. + churned. Took a lesson this p.m.
</p><p>Jan. 11. - <u>Tues</u>. - I ironed 3 white waists this p.m. We have been been cooking some to-day. The men were working in the woods. It is lvoely weather, not very cold.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Jan. 12. <u>Wed</u>. - Mr. C. J. Johns was here for dinner. He was collecting the phone tories. Ladies Aid was here this p.m. Mrs. R. Bishop, Miss. P. Bissell, Mrs. D. Wells, Mrs. Geo. Dudley Jr., Mrs. Jno. Warner, (Rev), Mrs. Johnston + Elsie, Ethel, + Winston, Mrs. Jno. Dalton ^were here. Uncle Tom's Cabin is in town to-night.
</p><p>Jan. 13. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. Weight's for dinner. I went up to Mr. J. Easton's to get my dress fitted.
</p><p>Jan. 14. - <u>Fri</u>. - Did my upstairs work. We churned. Laura was over this p.m.
</p><p>Jan. 15. - <u>Sat</u>. - This was a lovely day. Aunt Jane's birthday. Papa + Mama were in to Uncle Hugh's for dinner + tea. Laura was over this p.m. I have been busy all day. Papa + Mama came home 9.30 p.m.
</p><p>Jan. 16. - <u>Sun</u>. - Henry + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. + stayed for dinner.
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Will Throop + Minnie were here for dinner. Mama phoned up to Mr. S. Colis + told them to tell us to come right after dinner. We went to church this Eve. I played as Mary is away up to Hastings.
</p><p>Jan. 17. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I went down to Annie's this p.m. + stayed all night. There was a dance at Maitland + Warner's all went but Annie + Grandma Warner. We made fudge + did not go to bed till 11.30.
</p><p>Jan. 18. - <u>Tues</u>. - It rained + I stayed all day. Came up with Willard + Charlie [Dornpson] to-night.
</p><p>Jan. 19. - <u>Wed</u>. - It is nice + warm out. I have not felt very well to-day- Cleaned the [stais] on my blue sailor-suit this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Jan. 20. <u>Thur</u>. - Henry went up to R. Woods this a.m. to help saw. Papa went ot town for coal + I went up to Mr. J. Eastons with him to get my dress fitted. Came home 2. p.m. after dinner + brought my dress. Mr. R. Bishop took Mr. A. P. Bissell's. Mr. Lockwoods + <s>their</s> his own family, Mama + I + Laura Shipman, down to Mr. F. Landon's to a Parlor Social. They cleared $11.00. Did not get home till 12.5.
</p><p>Jan. 21. - <u>Fri</u>. - I ironed. J. Dalton came up this p.m. Mr. Bishop + Mr. Bissell went in town for the hen lamps. This p.m. also put them up ready for use. Gay Beattie started back to the West 12.30. noon. It rained all day.
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</p><p>Jan. 22. - <u>Sat</u>. - Henry went up + helped Mr. S. Woods saw this p.m. It is a terrible windy p.m.
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I ent up to Mrs. Orr's this p.m. also went into the church to see the new lamps.
</p><p>Jan. 23. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie, Willard, Little Howard + Mary came up this a.m. + we went to church this p.m. Annie stayed here with Howard. Rev. A. B. Johnston gave out cards, this p.m., to each one to mark down every Sunday they go to church Willard + Annie stayed for tea + also this Eve.
</p><p>Jan. 24. - <u>Mon</u>. - Henry was sawing wood at Mr. S. Woods to-day. This is Mason's Meeting Night. Mama + I are alone. Laura was over this p.m.
</p><p>Jan. 25. - <u>Tues</u>. - We went over to Wesley Wood's this Eve to a parlor social. Saw the comet to-night.
</p><p>Jan. 26. - <u>Wed</u>. - Papa was talking to Mr. Gorgon Manhard this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Jan. 27. - <u>Thur</u>. - I have a bad cold. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Henry went down to Warners.
</p><p>Jan. 28. - <u>Fri</u>. - We killed a pig this a.m. Papa went to North Augusta to a Telephone Meeting + Mama went out Elsie's. They left here 11.30 a.m. Mary Warner came up this p.m. + stayed for choir practise here this Eve. Mrs. Wm. Easton came down this Eve with Maud + Leonard.
</p><p>Jan. 29. - <u>Sat</u>. - Henry went up to Uncle's this a.m. to draw his wood + I went with him. Papa went to town this a.m. Elsie + Hyne went to town also. + left the children here. It stormed this p.m.
</p><p>Jan. 30. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a beautiful day. Maggie Read was very low yesterday + Fine but is a little better today.
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I went up to the church this a.m. + put up the hymns also I went over to Mrs. Orr's. Went to church this Eve. Used our new lights the Angle Lamps for the first. There was a large congregation + good choir. Maud Easton, Leonard E. + Bessie Lombard sang in the choir for the first.
</p><p>Jan. 31. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed + I took a lesson. Papa + Henry were working in the woods all day. I went down to the post.-office allso down to Annie's 3. p.m. on the sleigh. + came back on a load of wood.
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<p>Feb. 1. - <u>Tues</u>. - I sent away the [Surprise Soap Rappers] this morning. Annie + Howard came up this a.m. to stay a few days. We played games this Eve.
</p><p>Feb. 2. <u>Wed</u>. - It is a lovely day. I helped papa do the chores. Henry is in the woods. They finishing chopping to-day. All but one tree. Papa + Mr. R. Bishop went out to Gordon Manhard's this Eve.
</p><p>Feb. 3. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama has got the La Grippe. It is a stormy day. Papa went to town this a.m. for Jessie Bissell as she ahs the measels.
</p><p>Feb. 4. - <u>Fri</u>. - Mama feels better to-day. We made ice cream this p.m. Henry took Annie + Howard
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home this Eve.
</p><p>Feb. 5. - <u>Sat</u>. - Mr. Whittmore tipped over to-night just at our little gate. Mary Warner invited the choir in to-night to practise. I went down with Mr. + Mrs. U. Wells. We had lunch. Got home 12.30.
</p><p>Feb. 6. - <u>Sun</u>. - Rev. A. B. Johnston was here for dinner + tea. We went to church this p.m. It is a very cold day. Jessie Bissell is much better to-night as she has broken out.
</p><p>Feb. 7. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is very cold. I took a lesson this p.m. The men finished drawing wood to-night. Received the Stamping outfit to-night.
</p><p>Feb. 8. - <u>Tues</u>. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. P. W. Barton came up this Eve for butter.
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I have a dreadful cold.
</p><p>Feb. 9. - <u>Wed</u>. - Papa + Mr. Bishop went out to Mr. A. Bissell's this a.m. to see Mr. Snider's saw working. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid at Mrs. J. Warner. this p.m.
</p><p>Feb. 10. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama mended bags this p.m. This is Cheese Meeting night in the Mason's Hall. Mrs. Corbett + Mrs. J. Dalton came here.
</p><p>Feb. 11. - <u>Fri</u>. - I swept upstairs. Mrs. A. P. Bissell came down this p.m. + gave me an order for Eaton's. I went down to Mrs. Dalton's this Eve. + Mrs. Dalton + Mrs. Beattie + I made out our order to send to Eaton's. which was $37. 59.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feb. 12. - <u>Sat</u>. - It has stormed all day. Received a Valentine post-card from Elva to-night.
</p><p>Feb. 13. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a nice bright day but the roads are heavy. There will be no preachy service at Bethel to-night as Rev. Mr. Johnston has a severe cold. Elsie, Hyne, + Charlie + Ethel came out this a.m. Also Annie, Willard, + Howard came up this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Wesley Wood came over to church. but as there was none they spent the evening here.
</p><p>Feb. 14. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed Mr. R. Bishop sawed to-day. I took a lesson this p.m. Went over to Laura's this Eve.
</p><p>Feb. 15. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a nice day. We churned. Mr. Lockwood came down for butter-milk.
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I was talking to Hyne at Mr. Dawson's 6.30. p.m. + told him I would go out to-morrow p.m. if all was well. Olie McNish came to our place 8. p.m. + stayed all night.
</p><p>Feb. 16. - <u>Wed</u>. - Olie went down the road this p.m. I came out to Elsie's this p.m. with Mr. R. Earl's.
</p><p>Feb. 17. - <u>Thur</u>. - We all went over to Lorne Shepherd's for dinner. Was talking out home.
</p><p>Feb. 18. - <u>Fri</u>. - I went up to Uncle Fayette's this a.m. + Minnie came a piece with me 8. 30. p.m. Was talking to Annie at our place 10 p.m.
</p><p>Feb. 19. - <u>Sat</u>. - Went over to Mr. Dawson's and talked to mama. Elsie + Hyne went over to Mrs. R. Earls's for tea + Miss Pinel + I kept house.
</p><p>Feb. 20. - <u>Sun</u>. - Miss Pinel, Hyne, + I went to church this a.m.
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We layed down this p.m. Miss Pinel + I went to S.S. this Eve.
</p><p>Feb. 21. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is a rainy morning. I went up to Sarah's for dinner. Henry came for me this p.m. It is colder to-night. This is Mason's night.
</p><p>Feb. 22. - <u>Tues</u>. - The sawers came here in mistake, this morning + were here for the breakfast. We were cooking to-day.
</p><p>Feb. 23. - <u>Wed</u>. - We had the sawers here for dinner + supper to-day.
</p><p>Feb. 24. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mama + Mrs. Bishop (Sr.) went up to Mr. J. Walker's + stayed for dinner + tea + I went up to-night. Papa went to Mr. H. Smith's sale at Maitland this p.m. + went down to Annie's to stay till he came back.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feb. 25. - <u>Fri</u>. - I did the upsaits work this a.m. We churned + I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk. Henry + I went to town this p.m.. I got 3 more names for the quilt.
</p><p>Feb. 26. - <u>Sat</u> - Papa went to town for a load of coal this a.m. Henry helped Mr. S. Wright saw to-day. It is a windy night.
</p><p>Feb. 27. - <u>Sun</u>. - It has been a rainy morning but stopped about 1.30 p.m. Mr. R. Bishop drove Mr. Pearson around to-day as he is preaching the missionary services. We all went to church this Eve. Olie came here after church to stay all night. Also Annie + Willard came in.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feb. 28. - <u>Mon</u>. - This is mama's birth-day. We washed. It is a lovely warm day. Jean has the measels, so could not take a lesson. Olie went up to Mr. Lockwood's for dinner.
</p><p><s>Feb</s>.
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<p>March 1. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mama went up to Mrs. S. Wrights this a.m. Henry + I went down to Dalton's this Eve + got our things that we sent for at Eaton's.
</p><p>March. 2. - <u>Wed</u>. - This has been a beautiful Spring day. Henry helped Mr. D. Wells saw to-day. Papa brought out a load of furniture for Mr. A. Manhard's this a.m. Mrs. R. Bishop + Ruby came down this p.m. + Mr. Bishop <s>rode</s> drove down for them to-night.
</p><p>March 3. - <u>Thur</u>. - Mrs. J. Walker, + Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this a.m. + stayed all day. Finished stamping my
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blocks for Ladies Aid Quilt to-night.
</p><p>March 4. - <u>Fri</u> - Sarah McNish came here from Mr. Bishop's this a.m. + stayed till this p.m. I swept upstairs.
</p><p>March 5. - <u>Sat</u>. - This is a beautiful Spring day. Henry took me over to Mrs. D. Well's for choir practise + he went on to town.
</p><p>March 6. - <u>Sun</u>. - Our anniversary services are held to-day. Rev. B. W. Thompson M.A. Ottawa preached. Henry + I went this a.m. 10.30. George Manhard, Kit, Edith, Maggie + Carleton, Annie + Howard + Mary were here for dinner. We all went up to church 2.30 p.m. "Manhard's" Choir sang this p.m. Mary W. was here for tea. We went to service this Eve. Bethel choir, sang to-night. "Anniversary Services"
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It was a lovely day + the collections were $10.16.
</p><p>March 7. - <u>Mon</u>. - We churned + washed a little. laura was over this p.m. also Mr. H. Lockwood. It snowed 3.30 p.m.
</p><p>March 8. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a nice bright day but much colder. Henry is sawing down to Warner's. We went to our Anniversary social at Mr. A. P. Bissell's this Eve. + had a fine time They made $18.00 Mary Warner came home with me + stayed all night.
</p><p>May 9. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mary + I went over to Mabel Shaver's this p.m. + Henry came for us 8.30 p.m. Mr. R. Frew's sale was this p.m. Howard W. is 2 years old to-day.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 10. - <u>Thur</u>. - It has been a nice day. Henry helped Mr. W. Ross saw to-day.
</p><p>March 11. - <u>Fri</u>. - We churned + I took Mrs. Wm. Kyle some buttermilk 10.30 then went up to Mr. R. Bishop's for dinner. Will + Minnie, Hyne + Elsie + children were these for dinner. Mrs. R. Bishop came a piece with me to-night, we went into Mr. Bissell's also to Mr. H. Lockwood's.
</p><p>March 12. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this <s>p</s> a.m. + mama went up to Grandma's with him to stay till to-morrow. I have been busy all day. Papa went to Algonquin to get [Gupsie] shod this p.m. + he thinks she has the distemper. so I could not go to choir -
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practise at Wesley Wood's. It has been a lovely day.
</p><p>March 13. - <u>Sun</u>. - It rained this p.m. + is snowing to-night. Henry went up to Grandma's this a.m. + brought mama home this p.m. Laura came over this p.m. Annie, Willard + Mary came up for church to-night, but there was none, so they stayed here a while.
</p><p>March 14. - <u>Mon</u>. - It stormed all night last night <s>last night</s> + the snow is quite deep this morning. I took a lesson this p.m. Papa + Henry took 4 pigs to town on a sleigh this p.m.
</p><p><u>Tues</u>. - March 15. - We washed. Laura was over this p.m. It is a lovely ^winter day. Received a St. Patrick post-card
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from Aunt Jane to-night also a "Simpson's Spring + Summer Catalogue.
</p><p><u>Wed</u>. - March 16. - Henry drove me down to Annie's this a.m. + I stayed all night also as they all went to the Masquerade Ball at the Asylumn at night. Mrs. U. Bishop. (Sr.) + Miss Electa A. Bissell were here all day.
</p><p>March 17. - <u>Thur</u>. - I came home with Mrs. Jno. Warner this a.m. as he was going to town. These are lovely days. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. to get a drink of sap. <s>Mrs. Beattie + Johnie were here this Eve. I went over to the hall this Eve to a meeting to try to organize a Library Society there was not many there. I have a bad cold</s>
</p><p><s>March</s>. - I went to choir practise at Mr. Wm. Easton's this Eve. It is a cold night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March. 18. - <u>Fri</u>. - It is a lovely day. <s>Mrs</s>. Mama + Laura went to town 10.30 a.m. Mrs. Hilyard Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Beattie (Jr.) + Johnie came up this Eve, I went over to the hall to a meeting which they organized a Literary Society, There was not many out. I have a bad cold.
</p><p>March 19. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. I have a terrible cold + went to bed. 7. p.m. Pa went up to Mr. Lockwood's this Eve.
</p><p>March 20. - <u>Sun</u>. - My cold is not much better. Annie, Willard, Mary, + Little howard came up this p.m. + Howard stayed here with us while the rest went to church. Hyne came out this p.m. Annie + Willard stayed for tea.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 21. - <u>Mon</u>. - This is a lovely day. My cold is some better but did not take a lesson. Receiv. an Easter Card from Mary W.
</p><p>March 22. - <u>Tues</u>. - Received a card from L. Daniels also one from Annie (Easter)
</p><p>March 23. - <u>Wed</u>. - My cold is a great deal better to-day. Johnie Beattie was here for dinner as the<s>y</s> men were dipping his horse. It is a fine night.
</p><p>March 24. - <u>Thur</u>. - This has been a nice Spring Day. Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve.
</p><p>March 25. - <u>Fri</u>. - "<u>Good Friday.</u>." Laura was over this p.m. Choir practise here to-night.
</p><p>March 26. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to Brockville this a.m. Mama went upto Mr. J. Walker's this p.m.
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Mrs. Barton came for butter to-night. Received 2 postals to-night. Tried my first burning this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this Eve as the men went to an Assc. Meeting in the Hall.
</p><p>March 27 - <u>Sun</u>. - Easter Sun'. - Annie Willard + Howard came up this a.m. but Elsie's could not come as Mrs. Jno. Orr + children came there Thur. Papa, Henry + I went to church to-night. I took up some plants.
</p><p>March 28. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed. I did not take a lesson. This is Mason's Night. They had sugar.
</p><p>March 29. - <u>Tues</u>. - A few people were invited down to Mrs. P. Barton's to-night for sugar. Henry + I went. Annie + Howard were up all day as Mrs. Jno Orr + little Florence were here for dinner.
</p><p>March 30. - <u>Wed</u>. - I went down to
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Mrs. Dalton's this p.m. Papa is cleaning + greasing ahrness to-day. Wrote out an order for flower seeds for Mrs. Dalton + myself, at Eaton's to-night.
</p><p>March 31. - <u>Thur</u>. - Sent the order to Eaton's this a.m. It is a very windy day. Mr. R. Biship took Mrs. Bishop + I up to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. to visit + Henry came for us this Eve. Choir practise this Eve at Mabel S.'s but I did not go. Elsie got a phone in this a.m.
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<p>April 1. - <u>Fri</u>. - Have been fooled a few times. Mr. J. Walker was down this p.m. The men are clipping horses.
</p><p>April 2. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa + Henry clipped Old Fred" this a.m. Mary Easton + Myrtle Mylks came down this p.m. + stayed till 8.30. p.m.
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Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get the horses shod + Charlie came home with him to stay till to-morrow. Henry went to town this Eve.
</p><p>April 3. - <u>Sun</u>. - Papa, Henry + I went to church this p.m. ELsie, Hyne + Ethel came out this p.m. + Charlie went home with them afte rtea. Laura, Mrs. J. Dalton, Emma, Hannah, + I went to St. George's this Eve.
</p><p>April 4. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama washed some curtain's + I took Mr. Lockwood some buttermilk. Took a lesson this p.m. I taked this p.m.
</p><p>April 5. - <u>Tues</u>. - I raked this a.m. Went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve. Recceived a letter from Luella D. to-night. Very warm.
</p><p><s>April</s>
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 6. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mrs. R. Bishop Mama + I swept the church this a.m. + Mrs. Bishop + I dusted + washed the lamps this p.m. I went up to Mrs. Walker's this Eve. Mrs. Watson came there Mon. Eve. to help them as Mrs. Walker is quite bad.
</p><p>April 7. - <u>Thur</u>. - It is rainy + much colder. I went up to Mr. Walker's after tea. Mrs. Walker is some better to-night. Henry took me up to Mrs. <s>W</s> Well's to choir practise this Eve. It is very cold.
</p><p>April. 8. - <u>Fri</u>. - Took Mrs. Walker some buttermilk this a.m. She is about the same. Elsie + yne went to town 12.30 + left the children here. They were here for tea. It is warmer to-night.
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</p><p>April 9 - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry was up to the Range, Shooting this p.m. It has been a dark day. Took a bath this Eve.
</p><p>April 10. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annie + Howard came up this a.m. as Willard went to Mr. Jno. Chapman's funeral. N. Augusta, 2. p.m. We went to S.S. this p.m. but there was none. I went up to Electa's after S.S. It is quite cold to-day. We came down to church this Eve.
</p><p>April 11. - <u>Mon</u>. - Mama + papa went to town this p.m. + Mama had her teeth extracted. The<s>y</s> gums are sore to-night. Took a lesson this p.m.
</p><p>April 12. - <u>Tues</u>. - Mrs. R. Bishop + I
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</p><p>April 13. - <u>Wed</u>. - The Ladie's Aid had a quilting at the Hall to-day. I went up for dinner + supper.
<s>April 14</s>
Laura + I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this Eve.
</p><p>April 14. - <u>Thur</u>. - We churned I took Mrs. Kyle + Mrs Walker some butter-milk this p.m. Papa + Henry clipped Mr. S. Cole's horse this p.m.
</p><p>April 15. - <u>Fri</u>. - I taked some this p.m. + Eve. <s>Halley's Comet has been seen Wed. + Thur. mornings at 4 a.m. but we did not see it.</s>
</p><p>April 16. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa went to town this a.m. Henry went to the Shoorting Range this p.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 17. - <u>Sun</u>. - Henry, Mary W. + I went to Algonquin this a.m. to the Anniversary Services there + were at Elsie's for dinner + tea. It rained this p.m. + Eve.
</p><p>April 18. - <u>Mon</u>. - It is a rainy day.
</p><p>April 19. - <u>Tues</u>. - It is a very nice day. Annie, Mary + Willard were at Mr. Lockwood's for tea.
</p><p>April 20. - <u>Wed</u>. - We washed, + churned. hyne + Charlie came out to-night to get the horse clipped.
</p><p>April 21.- <u>Thur</u>. - Annie + Howard + Willard were here for dinner. I ironed this a.m. Annie + I ^did passe-partout 4 pictures this p.m. Henry took Mary W. + I over to Wesley Woods' for choir-practise this Eve.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 21 - <u>Fri</u> - Mama has been tearing off all the paper in her bed-room to-day. + I took <s>up</s> my carpet + did the up-stairs work. Mr. R. Bishop + Mr. A. P. Bissell were here this Eve.
</p><p>April 23. - <u>Sat</u>. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell was talking to Edgar Kingston + he has passed <s>his</s> exams. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's for some eggs after tea + we set a hen. It is rainy.
</p><p>April 24. - <u>Sun</u>. - It rained this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children were up to Mr. Orrs for tea. Etta Dalton came down to Johns this a.m. + was up to Bethel church to-night. Mama, Henry + I went to church to-night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 25. - <u>Mon</u>. - It rained some so we did ^not wash. <s>Mama painte</s> This is Mason's night.
</p><p>April 26. - <u>Tues</u>. - We washed + Mama painted my bed-room floor.
</p><p>April 27. - <u>Wed</u>. - Mrs. A. P. Bissell + Mr James Bissell went to Kingston this a.m. as Edgar received his degree.
</p><p>April 28. - <u>Thur</u>. - Henry went up to Grandma's this Eve, + I went to Lombard's for choir practise with him.
</p><p>April 29. - <u>Fri</u>. - Papa went to Algonquin this p.m. to get Gypsee shod. Mr. Jno. Beattie Jr. went out to the concert in the Baptist Church Algonquin to-night with Henry + I. There was a good crowd.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 30. - <u>Sat</u>. - Papa 1 I went to town this morning. I stayed at the McNish Girls for dinner. Elsie, Hyne + Charlie came in this p.m. + Elsie + I picked out my new hat. I came home with Mr. + Mrs. Jno. Warner 5.p.m. Papa got a new lawn-mower to-day, + we tried it to-night.
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No. 1
<u>January.</u> 1909.
Jan 1. . Fri. There was a shooting contest Friday here & an oyster supper. Mama & Laura went up to Grandma's Henry had the jaundice.
Jan 2. - Mr Wm. Ross died.
Jan. 3 - Mr. Wright. Prescott preached here in the evening.
Jan 4 - Ellection Day. Mrs. Dave Perrin & sisters came here. Choir practice here at night. Mason's night.
Jan. 5 - Mr. Wm Ross was buried. Rainy & sloppy. Mama went up to Mrs. Wrights after dinner.
Jan. 10 - <u>Sunday</u> Anna & Willard & Howard came up in the morning. I kept Howard & the rest went to church in the afternoon.
Jan. 11 - <u>Monday</u> - Geo Philip's arrived
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Philips out to Sheppard's at night.
Jan. 13 - <u>Wednesday</u> We started a fire in our coal-stove. Mama went to the Ladies Aid + Mary Easton came down here. Uncle Horace came down this P.M.
Jan. 14 - <u>Thur.</u> - Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's.
Jan. 15. - <u>Fri</u> - Papa & Mama went into Uncle Hugh's in the morning & I went down to Annie's in the afternoon & stayed for choir practise.
Jan 16. - <u>Sat</u> - Was very cold & Henry went to town after dinner.
Jan. 17 - <u>Sun</u> - No church here as Anniversary services were held at Manhand.
Jan. 18 - <u>Mon</u> - Jean came up & gave me a lesson. It was very cold.
Jan. 19 - <u>Tuesday</u> Practise for Mrs. Beattie's concert at Mr. Kyle's. We did not go as it was so stormy. Mrs. Wm. Newel, Algonquin, died to-night.
Jan. 20 - <u>Wednesday</u> It was a lovely warm day. Mrs. H. Everetts & Mrs. Pearson came up & Aunt Lib stayed up. Papa took lame back yesterday. Mason's Lodge to-night. Mr. Walker came down.
Jan. 21 - <u>Thursday</u> Elsie Hyne & children came out, Elsie & Hyne went to town. Mrs. Beattie Sr. was here for tea. Aunt Lib Pearson & I went over to Laura's after tea. Papa & Henry were unloading a car of grain in town.
Jan. 22 - <u>Friday</u> - Aunt Lib went to Mr. Geordie Landon's. John George was here for dinner. Henry & I went over to practice at Mr. Wm. Kyle's. It rained all
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day + was awfully icy.
Jan. 23. - <u>Sat.</u> - It has rained all day. Mr. Lockwood came down this afternoon. Papa went down to John Waltson's to-night. Henry went down for the mail.
Jan. 24. - <u>Sun.</u> There was quite a thunder storm 3 p.m. We went to church in the afternoon.
Jan. 25. - <u>Mon.</u> Jean came up + gave me a lesson. We went to practise at Mr. Kyle's in the evening.
Jan. 26. - <u>Tues.</u> Went up to grandma Manhardt's after dinner. Cheese meeting was held in the Mason's Hall. Floerena Manhard was here in the evening. Mrs. {Jno.} Walton was here also. It was a lovely bright night.
Jan. 27. - <u>Wed.</u> - It has been a stormy day. Mr. Meyer was here for tea. There <s>was</s> is a meeting at Bethel Church to-night to arrange for the Anniversary Social.
Jan. 28. - <u>Thur.</u> - It has been a nice bright day. Papa went to town this afternoon. + he + John Walton went out to Algonquin to-night + mama + I were alone. I had my hair washed to-day.
Jan. 29. - <u>Fri.</u> - It was quite stormy but cleared off at night. Went to practise at Mr. Kyle's. <s>To</s>
Jan. 30. - <u>Sat.</u> - Stormy. Choir practise here at night. Johnie Beattie was here in the afternoon.
Jan. 31. - <u>Sun.</u> - Bright + cold. We went to church at night.
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<s>Jan. 31. - Mon - We washed. Took my lesson this afternoon. Went to concert practise at Mr. Kyle's. Laura was over this p.m.</s>
<u>February.</u> 1909.
Feb. 1st - <u>Mon.</u> We washed. Took my lesson this afternoon. Laura was over this p.m. Went to concert practise at Mr. Kyle's.
Feb. 2. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mama put on a quilt. I ironed. Papa & Henry drove the colt. There was a pedler here this p.m.
Feb. 3. - Wed. - It has been a lovely day. Annie, Howard & Mrs. Warner <s>were</s> came up & stayed all day. They helped Mama quilt. George Philips's came out from Sheppard's this p.m. The girls went to Mrs. Alex Landon's this p.m. to make their sunbonnets for the concert. I went also. Got a letter from Elva McGarrity to-night.
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Feb. 4 - <u>Thur.</u> - George, papa + Henry drove the cold this p.m. Aunt Vic called this p.m. I painted my little chest. Went to concert practice at Mr. Kyle's. Laura was over 4 p.m. Was talking to Lillian Wanhills, Prescott this P.M.
Feb. 5 - <u>Fri.</u> - We had a cow die this noon. John Walton Johnie Beattie + Mr. P. Bissell were here for dinner. George went down to Annie's this a.m. + mama + papa went down for him in the evening. We cleaned + decorated the Temperance Hall for the concert this p.m. Choir practise here this evening. Warm.
Feb. 6 - <u>Sat.</u> - warm + quite sloppy. Papa went to town this A.M. + out to Algonquin this p.m. Laura was over 4 p.m. Car of grain arrived in Brockville <s>to-night</s> at noon-
Feb. 7. - <u>Sun.</u> - Papa + mama went to Algonquin after dinner. Annie Wellard, Mary + little Howard came up. We all went to church <s>p.m.</s> in the afternoon 3 p.m. + Annie + Howard stayed here.
Feb. 8. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed. Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's + I took my lesson. I went down to Annie's 3 p.m. + stayed for tea + went to the hall for concert practise. Recieved a letter from Luella Daniels. Mason's night. Unloading the car. Mrs. Beattie gave me a pretty brooch.
Feb. 9. - <u>Tues.</u> - Papa + Henry were in town unloading the car of grain. Mama went out
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to Elsie's as Elsie has the jaundice. I have been all alone. Laura came over this p.m. Mama phoned to me. P.M.
Feb. 10. - <u>Wed.</u> - Stormed all forenoon. John Walton was here this A.M. The men finished unloading the care this P.M. Concert practise in the hall to-night. Mama phoned me this p.m.
Feb. 11. - <u>Thur.</u> - I swept + dusted up stairs to-today. Mama phoned me this p.m. + said Elsie was not any better. I am keeping house alone these days.
Feb. 12. <u>Fri.</u> - We all went to the concert at night, given by the "<u>South Augusta Glee Club.</u>' in aid of Mrs. Wm. Ross. Nearly $100.00 was raised by selling tickets. All the young people on the 3<u>rd</u> took part. Mama phoned me in the afternoon. Elsie was not much better. Papa + Henry went to town in the morning.
Feb. 13. - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa went to town this A.M. I have been busy cooking + doing the Saturday's work. Went over to Laura's after tea. Elsie was some better. Mama phoned me.
<s>Feb. 14. - <u>Sun.</u></s> Mr. + Mrs. Jesse Easton called in + gave papa the proceeds from the concert to keep for Mrs. Ross. Henry went down to the post office. I received a <s>letter</s> post card from Mary Warner.
Feb. 14. - <u>Sun.</u> - There was no church here this evening as it was
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so stormy. Two young men + two girls stopped at our place about 8:30 p.m. as the horse was tired out. Mama came home this p.m.
<s>Feb</s>
Feb. 15 - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed for Elsie this morning + Hyne came out for me this afternoon. Elsie was some better.
Feb. 16. - <u>Tues.</u> - It is still storming + drifting but cleared up in the night. I went over to Mr. Dawson's + phoned out home.
Feb. 17. - Wed. - Went over to Mr. Dawson's <s>12</s>.30 p.m. + phoned out home. Ethel + Charlie went with me. It has been a lovely bright day. Elsie is gaining splendidly. I sugared off this evening.
Feb. 18. - <u>Thur.</u> - Elsie is on the gain. Went over to Mr. Dawson's + phoned out home 12.30: Annie, + Howard came up home this morning & stayed all night. Mrs. {Jns.} Beattie Jr. + Willie Simpson came up to-night.
Feb. 19. - <u>Fri-</u> - Elsie is a great deal better. Hyne brought me home this morning. It has been a nice dawm day 1 has been thawing. It started to rain about 4.30 + rained quite hard all night. so Annie + Howard has to stay all night. Warner's went to Lyn to play for the Oddfellows "At Home". Papa + Mr. Wm. Kyle each brought a load of ice this p.m. + put it in Mr. Kyle's shed.
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{continued from last page} Mr. Kyle's sister Mrs. Beverage who has been visiting at Mr. Kyle's has been very ill threatened with typhoid fever is on the gain.
Feb. 20. - <u>Sat.</u> - Mama cooked pies for the social. Annie + Howard were here all day but went home at night after choir practice. Willard + {Melville} Corbett were here for tea. Choir practise here in the evening. Papa + Mr. Kyle drew another load of ice this p.m. Papa went down to John Walton's this evening.
Feb. 21. - <u>Sun.</u> - Hyne + Charlie came out + went home after dinner. <u>Mr.</u> Earnest Thomas, Merrickville, preached the Anniversary services this afternoon + evening. We went to church this afternoon. Willard + {Melville} + Mr. J. Washer played the instruments for both services. Mrs. Jas Simpson, Miss Christina Beyers, Mrs. {Jno} Warner + Mary Warner were here for tea. We all went to church in the evening.
Feb. 22. - <u>Mon.</u> - We cooked this morning + went to the hall 3. p.m. to set tables etc. for the Anniversary social. The programme consisted of Speeches by Mr. Meyer, Mr. Thomas, + Mis. Clifford gave a talk on her trip to Rome; Warner's orchestra + music by the choir.
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{continued from last page} Mr. Will Barton was taken sick at the social + the following day. the doctor pronounced it appenticatis. The proceeds from the social were $27.<u>00</u> dear.
Feb. 23. - <u>Tues.</u> - We went to the hall + washed the dishes etc. Papa went to town this p.m. It started to snow + rain to-tegether about 5 p.m. so we could not go down to Warner's to skate this evening.
Feb. 25. - <u>Thur</u> - Papa went to Freeland's sale after dinner + I went down to Annie's + we went skating after tea Henry came down. There was about 12 there.
Feb. 26 - <u>Fri</u> - papa went to Mr. Braden Biesell's sale + mama went down to Mrs. Jas. Simpson's. It is a lovely day. I swept the chamber. Mr. Warner took us to choiur practise at Mabel Shaver's.
Feb. 27 - <u>Sat.</u> - Theodore Shipman came out this afternoon. Henry went to town this p.m. + brought George Philip's home with him. We all went down to Warner's to skate in the evening.
Feb. 28. - <u>Sun.</u> - Wesley Tottin & Mr. Thomas Johnston came here this a.m + stayed till 4 p.m. Hyne came out after dinner + George Philips' went out to Sheppard's
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with him. Went to church this Eve. Mary Warner stayed up here all night.
<s>Feb. 2</s>
March 1909
March 1 - <u>Mon</u> - Mary Warner helped me trim my box for the box-social. also we trimmed Mrs. Ralph Bishop's box. Mrs. R. Bishops brother, Willie Barton is much better to-day + was able to sit up all the afternoon. Mrs. Bishop is down there. Jean gave me a lesson this p-m. Mary went home with Jean about 4. p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Phlander Barton came up this Eve.
March 2 - <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. Uncle Horace came down this p.m. Henry went down to Lord's Mills to-night to a concert. Mr. Seaman Wright took
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the load. Mrs. Ralph bishop came home to-day.
March 3. <u>Wed.</u> - Went down to Warner's this a.m. also up to Mrs. R. Bishop's this p.m. to exhance cooking for our boxes. Mary Warner came up 2.30 p.m. + went to the box social with us. Jean Robertson came up 6 p.m. to go to the social + stayed here all night. Went to the Mason's Box Social at night. Mr. Howard Francis got my box.
March 4. - <u>Thur.</u> - Mr. Robertson came up for Jean this morning. I went up to the hall this morning. Papa took the piano in town. George Philips came here 6:30 p.m. It it qutie stormy.
March 6. - <u>Fri.</u> - Papa, George, + I went down to Warner's this p.m. Papa took George in town after dinner + I stayed for choir practise there at night. Mrs.Warnet made my underwaists for me. It is a lovely sunny day.
March 6. - <u>Sat.</u> - We have a sick cow + Mr. T. Johnston was here for dinner. George Philips started for Toronto 1.30 a.m. + intended staying in Toronto over Sunday. It is a beautiful day. Henry went to the post-office to-night. Pearl Wales telephone to mama 10.30 p.m. to have some music but I was in bed.
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March 7. - <u>Sun.</u> - Mr. T. Johnston was here for dinner. Our cow is not much better. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m + stayed for tea. I went to church this p.m. A student from St. Albans's School preached in St. George's church this evening.
March 8. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed this a.m. papa helped Wm. Read break his colts to-day. I took my lesson this p.m. This is Mason's night. Dr. Johnston came here 8.30 p.m. + I went over to the Hall for papa.
March 9. - <u>Tues.</u> - Dr. Johnston stayed all night. Laura was over this a.m. I went down to John Walton's for milk this a.m. There is a parlor Social at the parsonage, Algonquin, to-night. Our cow died to-night.
March 10 - <u>Wed.</u> - Dr. Johnston went home this a.m. ladie's Aid was here this p,m. Mr. + Corbett; Mr. + Mrs. Bissel; Mr. + Mrs. Bishop + Ruby; Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs. G. Dudley, Nellie Caldwell, Mr. + Mrs. {D} Wells + {Durian}; Mrs.. Meyer + Minnie Throop were present at it. Mr. Rob Steward Sr. gave a reception for Flora to-night.
March 11. - <u>Thur.</u> - Mr. Ralph Bishop + papaa went to Mr. Wm. Revell's sale this p.m. I went down to the store.
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with Laura thia p.m. Mama + Laura went up to Grandma Manhard's this p.m. I have been working on my underwaist this p.m.
March 12. - <u>Fri.</u> - Papa + Henry went down the road + brought Annie ^+ Howard up this a.m. Elsie Hyne, + children were here for dinner + went to town after dinner. Mrs. [Jno] Walker, + Mrs. Hillward Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. [Jno] Tousley + Mrs. Chas. Simpson were here this p.m. also. mama went over to Laura's after tea.
March 13. - <u>Sat.</u> - I went down to the post-office after tea + stopped at Mrs. Beattie's. Mr. + Mrs. Robt. Woods came down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night. Papa is down there also. Mama + I are all alone. Electa Bissell telephone to-night + asked me up to-morrow afternoon for tea.
March 14. - <u>Sun.</u> - Wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this a.n. Went up to Electa's this p.m. + came down to church this evening. Annie + Willard went in to Aunt Jane Newell's this p.m.
March 15. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed this a.m. Elsie + Wyne went to town this a.m. + left the children here. Jean gave me a lesson this p.m. I have been working on my underwaise this evening. laura was over a little while to-night.
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March. 16. - <u>Tues.</u> - Papa + Henry went to town this a.m. + mama + Mrs. Jas. Simpson went over to Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. I am all alone. I made a cake after dinner + practised my music lesson all this p.m. Mrs. Warner + Annie went to town this p.m. I got my embroidery hat from Eaton's. Toronto to-night. Etta Bissell had a little birthday-party this p.m.
March 17. - <u>Wed.</u> - Mama put Elsie's quilt on this a.m. + I ironed. Henry helped Mr. R. Bushop kill pigs this a.n. Mrs. Beattie + John went to North Augusta to the Masons. At Home to-night. Henry is staying all night with Mrs. Beattie Sr. + will do the chores for them. I am working on my underwaise thie Evening. Recieved a St. Patrick's post-card from Elisa McGanity to-night.
March 18. - <u>Thur.</u> - I did my Friday's work to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I were talking to Elsie + Minnie Throop at Mrs. Uriah Bishopŝ this afternoon. I have been working on my underwaist. Laura was over 4 p.m. also Mr. Jno. Walker was down. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's 5.30 p.m.
March 19. - <u>Fri.</u> - It is a lovely morning. Laura + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. + Laura + Aunt went to town. I stayed
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with Grandma. Choir practise was here to-night. It is a stormy night.
March 20. - <u>Sat.</u> - It is a nice morning. Papa went to town this a.m. We have been busy cooking. Ollie McNish came here to-night + stayed all night.
March 21. - <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church this afternoon. Annie, Willard, Little Howard + Mary were here for tea. Also Elsie + Hyne + children Mrs J. Beattie Jr. came up 6.30 p.m. for a book to read. Had a chat with Mrs. R. Bishop + Nellie Caldwell this evening.
March. 22. - <u>Mon.</u> - It has been a lovely bright day which means "An early Spring." so they say. ^ <u>March 22</u> Took my lesson this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Walker was down to-night. I was over to Laura's a little while. Mama took the quilt off this p.m. We killed two pigs this pm.
March 23. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mr + Mrs. H. Lockwood + mama went down to Annie's this a.m. They got home about 5. p.m. I swept + dusted the parlor to-day. Was talking to Aunt Lib Pearson at Mr. Gus. Whitney's. Henry clipped Mr. P. Bissells "old Fred" this pm.m
March 24. - <u>Wed.</u> - Papa + Mr. Kyle went to the saw mill at Algonquin for a load of saw-dust this a.m.
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Henry helped Mr. Sim Wright kill pigs this p.m. Mama + Mrs. Jns. Corbett went to Mrs. Leo Corbett's this p.m. Laura was over a little while. Warner's went to a Masquerade at the Asylum to-night.
March 25 - <u>Thur.</u> - It has rained all day. but it is snowing some now to-night. Warner's + Mr. Bishop's are at Mrs. Jno. Beattie's to-night. <s>to a</s> for tea.
March 26. - <u>Fri.</u> - It is a stormy day. I sweept the chamber this a.m. Papa + Henry killed 2 pigs this p.m. It has cleared off to-night. Willard took us all to Mrs. W. Wood's for choir practise.
March 27 - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa went to town this a.m. The men clipped a horse for Mr. P. Bissel this p.m. It has been a stormy afternoon.
March 28 - <u>Sun.</u> I laid down this p.m. + mama went over to Laura's a little while. Went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard came in after church. Mr. Brock Cowan came down for mama as Grandma had a poor spell. Mama went up + stayed.
March 29 - <u>Mon.</u> - Papa went up for mama this p.m. + we churned this p.m. I took a lesson this p.m.
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March 30. <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. <s>Papa</s> Henry helped Mr. Jns. Corbett saw this morning. I went down to Annie's this p.m + started my embroidery hat. I worked at it this Eve.
March 31. - <u>Wed.</u> - Papa ^put a new back in our stove this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. They are boiling for the first to-day. Henry has been down helping John Beattie chop wood. papa took down the boards in the wood-shed this p.m. + I straightened the shed.
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April 1. - <u>Thur</u> - Mr. R. Bishop april-fooled me this morning. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. + Mama + I went down to Mr. F. Barton's to-night for sugar. Has my last cutter ride to-night.
April 2. - <u>Fri.</u> - Papa went to down this a.m. Papa + I went out to Elsie's this p.m.
April 3 - <u>Sat</u> - It has been a lovely day. Papa + Henry went away looking for to buy a cow but did not get any. Choir practise was here to-night.
April 4 - <u>Sun.</u> Went to church this p.m <s>Rather</s> Meyer came here for tea.
April 5 - <u>Mon.</u> - Went up to Mr. Jno. Walkers after dinner. Took my lesson this p.m.
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This is Mason's night. William Warner is joining to-night. Mama + I "sugared off."
April 6 - <u>Tues.</u> Mr. + Mrs. H. Lockwood were here for dinner. It rained this p.m. + eve. Henry went to the post-office this Eve.
April 7 - <u>Wed.</u> We churned this a.m. The men clipped Laura's horse this a.m. Gordon Walker was down in the evening.
April 8. - <u>Thur.</u> - Henry helped Johny Beattie split wood all day. Papa went to town this a.m. Nellie Caldwell came down this p.m. I have been working on my hat. Mr. Lockwood was down this a.m. Henry went to the office this Eve.
April 9 - <u>Fri.</u> - I swept + dusted the chamber this a.m. Annie + Howard came up this a.m. + stayed for choir practise this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this p.m. Choir practise here this Eve.
April 10. - Mama + I went up to Mrs. Lockwood's this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. U. Bishop + [Rubry] were there also. Henry went to the Rifle Association meeting to-night. I received 3 Easter pestals to-night.
April 11. <u>Sun.</u> - "Easter Sunday"- Willard + Annie, Little Howard Elsie, Hyne + children came this a.m. + stayed all day. Papa.
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stayed at home with Howard + we went to church this Eve.
April 12. - <u>Mon</u> - We churned + cleaned the kitchen pipes this a.m. Aunt Annie Manhard came down this a.m. + stayed for dinner. Papa + Fred Warner went away looking for 2 cows this p.m. but did not buy any.
April 13. - <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. Electa Bissell came down this p.mm. Papa + Henry went out to Fairfield + bought 2 cows from Mr. W. McDougald. It has been a terrible windy day + is raining to-night.
April 14 - <u>Wed</u> - Mama went to the Ladie's Aid this p.m. at Mrs. A. P. Bissell's. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. + up to Mr. Bissell's this Eve.
April 15 . <u>Thur.</u> - Papa + mama went to market this a.m. Mary Easton, Myrtle Mylks + I went to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. I went to choir practise at the church this Eve. Mary Warner stayed here all night.
April 16. - <u>Fri.</u> - I ironed this a.m. We washed the dishes at the hall after dinner.
April 17 - <u>Sat.</u> - Elsie + Hyne went to town this p.m. + left the children here. They came back here + stayed all night.
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I took my new dress up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. to get made. Charlie went with me.
April 18. - <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church this p.m. Elsie + Hyne went home after tea.
April 19. - <u>Mon.</u> - It has been a rainy day. We started to clean the closets upstairs to-day. Myrtle Spicer died this a.m.
April 20. - <u>Tues</u> - We churned this a.m. + I took a pail of butter-milk up to Mrs. Orr. I finished cleaning the closets to-day. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Willard [Kinkley] died this a.m.
April 21. - <u>Wed.</u> - We washed this a.m. Mr. Wm. [Collier] + <s>A</s> Mr. Squeer were here for dinner. Laura was over after tea. Willard was here to-night. Myrtle Spicer was buried 1.30 p.m. Mrs. [G.] Smith who was taken outof the vault. Prescott was buried to-day at Manhard's.
April 22 - <u>Thur</u> - Papa + Mama went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Mr. T. Johnston was here for tea. I went out to milk to-night. Willard + Henry went to town to-night.
April 23. - <u>Fri.</u> - Mama + papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to see Willard [Kinkley]. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Hyne came out + they clipped his horse this Eve. James Bissell was operated for appentictis to-night.
April 24. - <u>Sat.</u> - Laura + I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's to-night.
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April 25. - <u>Sun.</u> - Olive + Sarah McNish were here for dinner. Mama went down with them to Mrs. Beattie's + to Read's Cemetery this p.m. Papa 1 I went to church to-night. There was just 14 present. James Bissell has the pneumonia [bad] the appenticitis but is getting along nicely. Walter [theu] was taken to the asylum this a.m. as he is insane.
April 26. - <u>Mon.</u> - We churned this a.m. + I took Mrs. Beattie some buttermilk. Laura + I went up to Grandma's this p.n. + I also collected missionary money.
April 27. - <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. to get my dress fitted. James Bissell was quite bad to-night. Mr. + Mrs. Bissell are staying all night with him. Laura was over this Eve.
April 28. - <u>Wed.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. + I went up to Mr. Bishop's to change a setting of eggs. We set a hen to-night.
April 29. - <u>Thur.</u> - James Bissell died 2.30 this morning. Mama + I swept the church this p.m: Henry went to town to-night. Papa went up to Mr. P. Bissell's to-night. They brought the corpse out 8 p.m. Mr Sheridan is the undertaker. Papa + Floyd Bissell stayed there all night. I got a new pair of shoes.
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<s>M</s> April 30. - <u>Fri.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. Bissel's this p.m. Mary W. came up + she + I went up also. Choir practise here to-night.
May. 1. - <s><u>Sat.</u></s>
== May 1909. ==
May 1. - <u>Sat.</u> - I dusted the church this a.m. James was buried this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to- [illegible]. It was a rainy day.
May 2. - <u>Sun.</u> - It is very cold to-day. Had a snow squall this a.m. Papa Henry + I went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. I wrote to Elva this Eve.
May 3. - <u>Mon.</u> - It rained this p.m. Papa went to town. p.m. This is Mason's night. Mama + I are alone.
May 4. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. R. Bishop's this a.m. + stayed with the two Mrs. Bishop's as they
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are in bed with la gripp. I finished my hat this p.m. I started my collar + cuffs this p.m.
May 5. - <u>Wed.</u> - I took mrs. Beattie some butter-milk this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve.
May 6 - <u>Thur.</u> - Papa + I went to market this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's for a-getting of eggs this pm.m We set two hens to-day.
May 7. <u>Fri.</u> - It has rained all day. Annie, Mary + Howard came up this p.m. + stayed for tea.
May 8. - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa went to market this a.m. + for feed this p.m. We sold our rags to-day. Had a bon-fire to-night.
May 9. - <u>Sun.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood's this p.m. Elsie Hyne + children came out this p.m. Mary Warner came up also. I played the organ at church to-night as Mary has a pain in her side. There was a thunder storm during church this Eve.
May 10. - <u>Mon</u> - We washed this a.m. Willard came up this p.m. It has rained all day.
May 11 - <u>Tues.</u> - It rained this a.m. but cleared up near noon. Mama went up to Mr. Walkers this p.m. + put <s>[unintelligible]</s> oour clothes out when she came home. Jean was here to-night for a music book of mine. I was over to Mr. Knapp's before dark. Mrs. H. Daniels, Prescott, died 2. p.m. Jean was here this Eve for one of my music books.
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May 12. - <u>Wed.</u> - We churned this a.m. + I took Mrs. Beattie some buttermilk. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. for [sud] potatoes. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid this pm.m + I raked the yard. Received a card from Luella Daniels this Eve about her mother's death. I sowed sweet-peas to-day.
May 13. - <u>Thur.</u> - Annie, Henry + I went to the funeral. We left here at 11. a.m. Arrived [at in] Prescott 12.30. Funeral was 2. p.m. at the church + then to the Blue Church Cemetery. We got home 5.15 p.m.
May 14. - <u>Fri.</u> - We ironed this a.m. I went down to Annie's this p.n. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Theodore Shipman came out to-day.
<s>May 15. <u>Sat.</u></s> -
Mrs. Warner took Mary to Dr. Jones Prescott to-day + he advised her to have an operation as soon as possible.
May 15. - <u>Sat.</u> - Theodore + Laura were over this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve.
May 16. - <u>Sun.</u> - Theodore was over this a.m. Went to church this p.m. I played the organ. Elsie + Hyne + children came out this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Walker came down this Eve.
May 17. - <u>Mon.</u> - We cleaned the spare bed-room to-day. Mrs. Warner took Mary to the hospital to-day.
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will not operate on her for a few days. It has been a rainy day.
May 18 - <u>Tues</u>. - We cleaned my room to-day. Henry, John Walton + Johnie Beattie went fishing to-day. Henry + I went up to Grandma's to-night. Mr. S. Mylkes died to-night.
May 19. - <u>Wed</u>. - We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day. Was up to Mrs. Orr's this Eve.
May 20. - <u>Thur</u>. - We washed to-day. Dusted + draped the church this p.m. Mabel Shaver + Willie McCoy came over for choir practise. No one else came. It rained to-night.
May. 21. - <u>Fri</u>. - We went to Mr. Mylks' funeral 10 a.m. I played the organ. Mrs. Jas. Throop + Miss Everetts were here for dinner. I raked this p.m. Leonard Easton came down for some [catala] trees this Eve.
May 22. - <u>Sat</u>. - I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk this a.n. I went to town to-night with Henry to see Mary Warner. She is able to sit up + is coming home Monday. Was back to Aunt Jane Newell's.
May 23. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annir, Willard + Howard came up this a.n. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. We went to church this Eve. It has been a lovely day + is a fine night.
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May 24. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed this a.m. Started to clean Mama's room this p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's after milking. Mrs. J. Warner brought Mary home this Eve. They called in here. It has been a lovely day.
May 25. - <u>Tues</u>. - We finishing cleaning Mama's room this p.m. I ironed this a.m. Went up to Mrs. S. Wright's to-night. Ellie Watts + baby started from Cal. to-day.
May 26. - <u>Wed</u>. - We cleaned the pantry to-day. My locust tree is just budding. We are having fine weather now.
May 27. - <u>Thur</u>. - We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day. It rained this p.m.
May 28. - <u>Fri</u>. - We cleaned the cellar this a.m. Mama + papa went to town this p.m. We got a new mattress for Henry's bed. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve + we made out our bill to send to Eaton's, Toronto. She will help me make my hat.
May 29. - <u>Sat</u>. - Cleaned Henry's room to-day. Annie + Willard went to town to-night. Recieved a letter from [L.] Daniel's to-night also a memorium card from her.
May 30. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a lovely day. Went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard + little Howard came here from church + stayed for tea.
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May 31. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed + cleaned the wood-shed to-day. Mr. J. Walker came down to-night. Mrs. J. Walker was here this p.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>No. 1
</p><p><u>January.</u> 1909.
</p><p>Jan 1. . Fri. There was a shooting contest Friday here & an oyster supper. Mama & Laura went up to Grandma's Henry had the jaundice.
</p><p>Jan 2. - Mr Wm. Ross died.
</p><p>Jan. 3 - Mr. Wright. Prescott preached here in the evening.
</p><p>Jan 4 - Ellection Day. Mrs. Dave Perrin & sisters came here. Choir practice here at night. Mason's night.
</p><p>Jan. 5 - Mr. Wm Ross was buried. Rainy & sloppy. Mama went up to Mrs. Wrights after dinner.
</p><p>Jan. 10 - <u>Sunday</u> Anna & Willard & Howard came up in the morning. I kept Howard & the rest went to church in the afternoon.
</p><p>Jan. 11 - <u>Monday</u> - Geo Philip's arrived
</p><p>Jan. 12 - <u>Tuesday</u> Papa took George
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Philips out to Sheppard's at night.
</p><p>Jan. 13 - <u>Wednesday</u> We started a fire in our coal-stove. Mama went to the Ladies Aid + Mary Easton came down here. Uncle Horace came down this P.M.
</p><p>Jan. 14 - <u>Thur.</u> - Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's.
</p><p>Jan. 15. - <u>Fri</u> - Papa & Mama went into Uncle Hugh's in the morning & I went down to Annie's in the afternoon & stayed for choir practise.
</p><p>Jan 16. - <u>Sat</u> - Was very cold & Henry went to town after dinner.
</p><p>Jan. 17 - <u>Sun</u> - No church here as Anniversary services were held at Manhand.
</p><p>Jan. 18 - <u>Mon</u> - Jean came up & gave me a lesson. It was very cold.
</p><p>Jan. 19 - <u>Tuesday</u> Practise for Mrs. Beattie's concert at Mr. Kyle's. We did not go as it was so stormy. Mrs. Wm. Newel, Algonquin, died to-night.
</p><p>Jan. 20 - <u>Wednesday</u> It was a lovely warm day. Mrs. H. Everetts & Mrs. Pearson came up & Aunt Lib stayed up. Papa took lame back yesterday. Mason's Lodge to-night. Mr. Walker came down.
</p><p>Jan. 21 - <u>Thursday</u> Elsie Hyne & children came out, Elsie & Hyne went to town. Mrs. Beattie Sr. was here for tea. Aunt Lib Pearson & I went over to Laura's after tea. Papa & Henry were unloading a car of grain in town.
</p><p>Jan. 22 - <u>Friday</u> - Aunt Lib went to Mr. Geordie Landon's. John George was here for dinner. Henry & I went over to practice at Mr. Wm. Kyle's. It rained all
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day + was awfully icy.
</p><p>Jan. 23. - <u>Sat.</u> - It has rained all day. Mr. Lockwood came down this afternoon. Papa went down to John Waltson's to-night. Henry went down for the mail.
</p><p>Jan. 24. - <u>Sun.</u> There was quite a thunder storm 3 p.m. We went to church in the afternoon.
</p><p>Jan. 25. - <u>Mon.</u> Jean came up + gave me a lesson. We went to practise at Mr. Kyle's in the evening.
</p><p>Jan. 26. - <u>Tues.</u> Went up to grandma Manhardt's after dinner. Cheese meeting was held in the Mason's Hall. Floerena Manhard was here in the evening. Mrs. {Jno.} Walton was here also. It was a lovely bright night.
</p><p>Jan. 27. - <u>Wed.</u> - It has been a stormy day. Mr. Meyer was here for tea. There <s>was</s> is a meeting at Bethel Church to-night to arrange for the Anniversary Social.
</p><p>Jan. 28. - <u>Thur.</u> - It has been a nice bright day. Papa went to town this afternoon. + he + John Walton went out to Algonquin to-night + mama + I were alone. I had my hair washed to-day.
</p><p>Jan. 29. - <u>Fri.</u> - It was quite stormy but cleared off at night. Went to practise at Mr. Kyle's. <s>To</s>
</p><p>Jan. 30. - <u>Sat.</u> - Stormy. Choir practise here at night. Johnie Beattie was here in the afternoon.
</p><p>Jan. 31. - <u>Sun.</u> - Bright + cold. We went to church at night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p><s>Jan. 31. - Mon - We washed. Took my lesson this afternoon. Went to concert practise at Mr. Kyle's. Laura was over this p.m.</s>
</p><p><u>February.</u> 1909.
</p><p>Feb. 1st - <u>Mon.</u> We washed. Took my lesson this afternoon. Laura was over this p.m. Went to concert practise at Mr. Kyle's.
</p><p>Feb. 2. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mama put on a quilt. I ironed. Papa & Henry drove the colt. There was a pedler here this p.m.
</p><p>Feb. 3. - Wed. - It has been a lovely day. Annie, Howard & Mrs. Warner <s>were</s> came up & stayed all day. They helped Mama quilt. George Philips's came out from Sheppard's this p.m. The girls went to Mrs. Alex Landon's this p.m. to make their sunbonnets for the concert. I went also. Got a letter from Elva McGarrity to-night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>Feb. 4 - <u>Thur.</u> - George, papa + Henry drove the cold this p.m. Aunt Vic called this p.m. I painted my little chest. Went to concert practice at Mr. Kyle's. Laura was over 4 p.m. Was talking to Lillian Wanhills, Prescott this P.M.
</p><p>Feb. 5 - <u>Fri.</u> - We had a cow die this noon. John Walton Johnie Beattie + Mr. P. Bissell were here for dinner. George went down to Annie's this a.m. + mama + papa went down for him in the evening. We cleaned + decorated the Temperance Hall for the concert this p.m. Choir practise here this evening. Warm.
</p><p>Feb. 6 - <u>Sat.</u> - warm + quite sloppy. Papa went to town this A.M. + out to Algonquin this p.m. Laura was over 4 p.m. Car of grain arrived in Brockville <s>to-night</s> at noon-
</p><p>Feb. 7. - <u>Sun.</u> - Papa + mama went to Algonquin after dinner. Annie Wellard, Mary + little Howard came up. We all went to church <s>p.m.</s> in the afternoon 3 p.m. + Annie + Howard stayed here.
</p><p>Feb. 8. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed. Mama went up to Mrs. Wright's + I took my lesson. I went down to Annie's 3 p.m. + stayed for tea + went to the hall for concert practise. Recieved a letter from Luella Daniels. Mason's night. Unloading the car. Mrs. Beattie gave me a pretty brooch.
</p><p>Feb. 9. - <u>Tues.</u> - Papa + Henry were in town unloading the car of grain. Mama went out
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to Elsie's as Elsie has the jaundice. I have been all alone. Laura came over this p.m. Mama phoned to me. P.M.
</p><p>Feb. 10. - <u>Wed.</u> - Stormed all forenoon. John Walton was here this A.M. The men finished unloading the care this P.M. Concert practise in the hall to-night. Mama phoned me this p.m.
</p><p>Feb. 11. - <u>Thur.</u> - I swept + dusted up stairs to-today. Mama phoned me this p.m. + said Elsie was not any better. I am keeping house alone these days.
</p><p>Feb. 12. <u>Fri.</u> - We all went to the concert at night, given by the "<u>South Augusta Glee Club.</u>' in aid of Mrs. Wm. Ross. Nearly $100.00 was raised by selling tickets. All the young people on the 3<u>rd</u> took part. Mama phoned me in the afternoon. Elsie was not much better. Papa + Henry went to town in the morning.
</p><p>Feb. 13. - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa went to town this A.M. I have been busy cooking + doing the Saturday's work. Went over to Laura's after tea. Elsie was some better. Mama phoned me.
</p><p><s>Feb. 14. - <u>Sun.</u></s> Mr. + Mrs. Jesse Easton called in + gave papa the proceeds from the concert to keep for Mrs. Ross. Henry went down to the post office. I received a <s>letter</s> post card from Mary Warner.
</p><p>Feb. 14. - <u>Sun.</u> - There was no church here this evening as it was
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so stormy. Two young men + two girls stopped at our place about 8:30 p.m. as the horse was tired out. Mama came home this p.m.
</p><p><s>Feb</s>
</p><p>Feb. 15 - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed for Elsie this morning + Hyne came out for me this afternoon. Elsie was some better.
</p><p>Feb. 16. - <u>Tues.</u> - It is still storming + drifting but cleared up in the night. I went over to Mr. Dawson's + phoned out home.
</p><p>Feb. 17. - Wed. - Went over to Mr. Dawson's <s>12</s>.30 p.m. + phoned out home. Ethel + Charlie went with me. It has been a lovely bright day. Elsie is gaining splendidly. I sugared off this evening.
</p><p>Feb. 18. - <u>Thur.</u> - Elsie is on the gain. Went over to Mr. Dawson's + phoned out home 12.30: Annie, + Howard came up home this morning & stayed all night. Mrs. {Jns.} Beattie Jr. + Willie Simpson came up to-night.
</p><p>Feb. 19. - <u>Fri-</u> - Elsie is a great deal better. Hyne brought me home this morning. It has been a nice dawm day 1 has been thawing. It started to rain about 4.30 + rained quite hard all night. so Annie + Howard has to stay all night. Warner's went to Lyn to play for the Oddfellows "At Home". Papa + Mr. Wm. Kyle each brought a load of ice this p.m. + put it in Mr. Kyle's shed.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>{continued from last page} Mr. Kyle's sister Mrs. Beverage who has been visiting at Mr. Kyle's has been very ill threatened with typhoid fever is on the gain.
</p><p>Feb. 20. - <u>Sat.</u> - Mama cooked pies for the social. Annie + Howard were here all day but went home at night after choir practice. Willard + {Melville} Corbett were here for tea. Choir practise here in the evening. Papa + Mr. Kyle drew another load of ice this p.m. Papa went down to John Walton's this evening.
</p><p>Feb. 21. - <u>Sun.</u> - Hyne + Charlie came out + went home after dinner. <u>Mr.</u> Earnest Thomas, Merrickville, preached the Anniversary services this afternoon + evening. We went to church this afternoon. Willard + {Melville} + Mr. J. Washer played the instruments for both services. Mrs. Jas Simpson, Miss Christina Beyers, Mrs. {Jno} Warner + Mary Warner were here for tea. We all went to church in the evening.
</p><p>Feb. 22. - <u>Mon.</u> - We cooked this morning + went to the hall 3. p.m. to set tables etc. for the Anniversary social. The programme consisted of Speeches by Mr. Meyer, Mr. Thomas, + Mis. Clifford gave a talk on her trip to Rome; Warner's orchestra + music by the choir.
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</p><p>Feb. 23. - <u>Tues.</u> - We went to the hall + washed the dishes etc. Papa went to town this p.m. It started to snow + rain to-tegether about 5 p.m. so we could not go down to Warner's to skate this evening.
</p><p>Feb. 25. - <u>Thur</u> - Papa went to Freeland's sale after dinner + I went down to Annie's + we went skating after tea Henry came down. There was about 12 there.
</p><p>Feb. 26 - <u>Fri</u> - papa went to Mr. Braden Biesell's sale + mama went down to Mrs. Jas. Simpson's. It is a lovely day. I swept the chamber. Mr. Warner took us to choiur practise at Mabel Shaver's.
</p><p>Feb. 27 - <u>Sat.</u> - Theodore Shipman came out this afternoon. Henry went to town this p.m. + brought George Philip's home with him. We all went down to Warner's to skate in the evening.
</p><p>Feb. 28. - <u>Sun.</u> - Wesley Tottin & Mr. Thomas Johnston came here this a.m + stayed till 4 p.m. Hyne came out after dinner + George Philips' went out to Sheppard's
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with him. Went to church this Eve. Mary Warner stayed up here all night.
</p><p><s>Feb. 2</s>
</p><p>March 1909
</p><p>March 1 - <u>Mon</u> - Mary Warner helped me trim my box for the box-social. also we trimmed Mrs. Ralph Bishop's box. Mrs. R. Bishops brother, Willie Barton is much better to-day + was able to sit up all the afternoon. Mrs. Bishop is down there. Jean gave me a lesson this p-m. Mary went home with Jean about 4. p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Phlander Barton came up this Eve.
</p><p>March 2 - <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. Uncle Horace came down this p.m. Henry went down to Lord's Mills to-night to a concert. Mr. Seaman Wright took
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the load. Mrs. Ralph bishop came home to-day.
</p><p>March 3. <u>Wed.</u> - Went down to Warner's this a.m. also up to Mrs. R. Bishop's this p.m. to exhance cooking for our boxes. Mary Warner came up 2.30 p.m. + went to the box social with us. Jean Robertson came up 6 p.m. to go to the social + stayed here all night. Went to the Mason's Box Social at night. Mr. Howard Francis got my box.
</p><p>March 4. - <u>Thur.</u> - Mr. Robertson came up for Jean this morning. I went up to the hall this morning. Papa took the piano in town. George Philips came here 6:30 p.m. It it qutie stormy.
</p><p>March 6. - <u>Fri.</u> - Papa, George, + I went down to Warner's this p.m. Papa took George in town after dinner + I stayed for choir practise there at night. Mrs.Warnet made my underwaists for me. It is a lovely sunny day.
</p><p>March 6. - <u>Sat.</u> - We have a sick cow + Mr. T. Johnston was here for dinner. George Philips started for Toronto 1.30 a.m. + intended staying in Toronto over Sunday. It is a beautiful day. Henry went to the post-office to-night. Pearl Wales telephone to mama 10.30 p.m. to have some music but I was in bed.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 7. - <u>Sun.</u> - Mr. T. Johnston was here for dinner. Our cow is not much better. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m + stayed for tea. I went to church this p.m. A student from St. Albans's School preached in St. George's church this evening.
</p><p>March 8. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed this a.m. papa helped Wm. Read break his colts to-day. I took my lesson this p.m. This is Mason's night. Dr. Johnston came here 8.30 p.m. + I went over to the Hall for papa.
</p><p>March 9. - <u>Tues.</u> - Dr. Johnston stayed all night. Laura was over this a.m. I went down to John Walton's for milk this a.m. There is a parlor Social at the parsonage, Algonquin, to-night. Our cow died to-night.
</p><p>March 10 - <u>Wed.</u> - Dr. Johnston went home this a.m. ladie's Aid was here this p,m. Mr. + Corbett; Mr. + Mrs. Bissel; Mr. + Mrs. Bishop + Ruby; Mrs. Lockwood, Mrs. G. Dudley, Nellie Caldwell, Mr. + Mrs. {D} Wells + {Durian}; Mrs.. Meyer + Minnie Throop were present at it. Mr. Rob Steward Sr. gave a reception for Flora to-night.
</p><p>March 11. - <u>Thur.</u> - Mr. Ralph Bishop + papaa went to Mr. Wm. Revell's sale this p.m. I went down to the store.
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with Laura thia p.m. Mama + Laura went up to Grandma Manhard's this p.m. I have been working on my underwaist this p.m.
</p><p>March 12. - <u>Fri.</u> - Papa + Henry went down the road + brought Annie ^+ Howard up this a.m. Elsie Hyne, + children were here for dinner + went to town after dinner. Mrs. [Jno] Walker, + Mrs. Hillward Walker came down this p.m. Mrs. [Jno] Tousley + Mrs. Chas. Simpson were here this p.m. also. mama went over to Laura's after tea.
</p><p>March 13. - <u>Sat.</u> - I went down to the post-office after tea + stopped at Mrs. Beattie's. Mr. + Mrs. Robt. Woods came down to Mrs. Beattie's to-night. Papa is down there also. Mama + I are all alone. Electa Bissell telephone to-night + asked me up to-morrow afternoon for tea.
</p><p>March 14. - <u>Sun.</u> - Wrote a letter to Luella Daniels this a.n. Went up to Electa's this p.m. + came down to church this evening. Annie + Willard went in to Aunt Jane Newell's this p.m.
</p><p>March 15. - <u>Mon.</u> - We washed this a.m. Elsie + Wyne went to town this a.m. + left the children here. Jean gave me a lesson this p.m. I have been working on my underwaise this evening. laura was over a little while to-night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March. 16. - <u>Tues.</u> - Papa + Henry went to town this a.m. + mama + Mrs. Jas. Simpson went over to Mrs. Jno. Corbett's. I am all alone. I made a cake after dinner + practised my music lesson all this p.m. Mrs. Warner + Annie went to town this p.m. I got my embroidery hat from Eaton's. Toronto to-night. Etta Bissell had a little birthday-party this p.m.
</p><p>March 17. - <u>Wed.</u> - Mama put Elsie's quilt on this a.m. + I ironed. Henry helped Mr. R. Bushop kill pigs this a.n. Mrs. Beattie + John went to North Augusta to the Masons. At Home to-night. Henry is staying all night with Mrs. Beattie Sr. + will do the chores for them. I am working on my underwaise thie Evening. Recieved a St. Patrick's post-card from Elisa McGanity to-night.
</p><p>March 18. - <u>Thur.</u> - I did my Friday's work to-day. Mrs. R. Bishop + I were talking to Elsie + Minnie Throop at Mrs. Uriah Bishopŝ this afternoon. I have been working on my underwaist. Laura was over 4 p.m. also Mr. Jno. Walker was down. Mama went up to Mrs. Walker's 5.30 p.m.
</p><p>March 19. - <u>Fri.</u> - It is a lovely morning. Laura + I went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. + Laura + Aunt went to town. I stayed
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with Grandma. Choir practise was here to-night. It is a stormy night.
</p><p>March 20. - <u>Sat.</u> - It is a nice morning. Papa went to town this a.m. We have been busy cooking. Ollie McNish came here to-night + stayed all night.
</p><p>March 21. - <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church this afternoon. Annie, Willard, Little Howard + Mary were here for tea. Also Elsie + Hyne + children Mrs J. Beattie Jr. came up 6.30 p.m. for a book to read. Had a chat with Mrs. R. Bishop + Nellie Caldwell this evening.
</p><p>March. 22. - <u>Mon.</u> - It has been a lovely bright day which means "An early Spring." so they say. ^ <u>March 22</u> Took my lesson this p.m. Mrs. Jno. Walker was down to-night. I was over to Laura's a little while. Mama took the quilt off this p.m. We killed two pigs this pm.
</p><p>March 23. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mr + Mrs. H. Lockwood + mama went down to Annie's this a.m. They got home about 5. p.m. I swept + dusted the parlor to-day. Was talking to Aunt Lib Pearson at Mr. Gus. Whitney's. Henry clipped Mr. P. Bissells "old Fred" this pm.m
</p><p>March 24. - <u>Wed.</u> - Papa + Mr. Kyle went to the saw mill at Algonquin for a load of saw-dust this a.m.
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Henry helped Mr. Sim Wright kill pigs this p.m. Mama + Mrs. Jns. Corbett went to Mrs. Leo Corbett's this p.m. Laura was over a little while. Warner's went to a Masquerade at the Asylum to-night.
</p><p>March 25 - <u>Thur.</u> - It has rained all day. but it is snowing some now to-night. Warner's + Mr. Bishop's are at Mrs. Jno. Beattie's to-night. <s>to a</s> for tea.
</p><p>March 26. - <u>Fri.</u> - It is a stormy day. I sweept the chamber this a.m. Papa + Henry killed 2 pigs this p.m. It has cleared off to-night. Willard took us all to Mrs. W. Wood's for choir practise.
</p><p>March 27 - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa went to town this a.m. The men clipped a horse for Mr. P. Bissel this p.m. It has been a stormy afternoon.
</p><p>March 28 - <u>Sun.</u> I laid down this p.m. + mama went over to Laura's a little while. Went to church this Eve. Annie + Willard came in after church. Mr. Brock Cowan came down for mama as Grandma had a poor spell. Mama went up + stayed.
</p><p>March 29 - <u>Mon.</u> - Papa went up for mama this p.m. + we churned this p.m. I took a lesson this p.m.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>March 30. <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. <s>Papa</s> Henry helped Mr. Jns. Corbett saw this morning. I went down to Annie's this p.m + started my embroidery hat. I worked at it this Eve.
</p><p>March 31. - <u>Wed.</u> - Papa ^put a new back in our stove this a.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. They are boiling for the first to-day. Henry has been down helping John Beattie chop wood. papa took down the boards in the wood-shed this p.m. + I straightened the shed.
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="April">April</span></h2>
<p>April 1. - <u>Thur</u> - Mr. R. Bishop april-fooled me this morning. I went up to Mr. Jno. Walker's this p.m. + Mama + I went down to Mr. F. Barton's to-night for sugar. Has my last cutter ride to-night.
</p><p>April 2. - <u>Fri.</u> - Papa went to down this a.m. Papa + I went out to Elsie's this p.m.
</p><p>April 3 - <u>Sat</u> - It has been a lovely day. Papa + Henry went away looking for to buy a cow but did not get any. Choir practise was here to-night.
</p><p>April 4 - <u>Sun.</u> Went to church this p.m <s>Rather</s> Meyer came here for tea.
</p><p>April 5 - <u>Mon.</u> - Went up to Mr. Jno. Walkers after dinner. Took my lesson this p.m.
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This is Mason's night. William Warner is joining to-night. Mama + I "sugared off."
</p><p>April 6 - <u>Tues.</u> Mr. + Mrs. H. Lockwood were here for dinner. It rained this p.m. + eve. Henry went to the post-office this Eve.
</p><p>April 7 - <u>Wed.</u> We churned this a.m. The men clipped Laura's horse this a.m. Gordon Walker was down in the evening.
</p><p>April 8. - <u>Thur.</u> - Henry helped Johny Beattie split wood all day. Papa went to town this a.m. Nellie Caldwell came down this p.m. I have been working on my hat. Mr. Lockwood was down this a.m. Henry went to the office this Eve.
</p><p>April 9 - <u>Fri.</u> - I swept + dusted the chamber this a.m. Annie + Howard came up this a.m. + stayed for choir practise this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop came down this p.m. Choir practise here this Eve.
</p><p>April 10. - Mama + I went up to Mrs. Lockwood's this Eve. Mrs. R. Bishop, Mrs. U. Bishop + [Rubry] were there also. Henry went to the Rifle Association meeting to-night. I received 3 Easter pestals to-night.
</p><p>April 11. <u>Sun.</u> - "Easter Sunday"- Willard + Annie, Little Howard Elsie, Hyne + children came this a.m. + stayed all day. Papa.
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stayed at home with Howard + we went to church this Eve.
</p><p>April 12. - <u>Mon</u> - We churned + cleaned the kitchen pipes this a.m. Aunt Annie Manhard came down this a.m. + stayed for dinner. Papa + Fred Warner went away looking for 2 cows this p.m. but did not buy any.
</p><p>April 13. - <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. Electa Bissell came down this p.mm. Papa + Henry went out to Fairfield + bought 2 cows from Mr. W. McDougald. It has been a terrible windy day + is raining to-night.
</p><p>April 14 - <u>Wed</u> - Mama went to the Ladie's Aid this p.m. at Mrs. A. P. Bissell's. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this p.m. + up to Mr. Bissell's this Eve.
</p><p>April 15 . <u>Thur.</u> - Papa + mama went to market this a.m. Mary Easton, Myrtle Mylks + I went to Nellie Caldwell's this p.m. I went to choir practise at the church this Eve. Mary Warner stayed here all night.
</p><p>April 16. - <u>Fri.</u> - I ironed this a.m. We washed the dishes at the hall after dinner.
</p><p>April 17 - <u>Sat.</u> - Elsie + Hyne went to town this p.m. + left the children here. They came back here + stayed all night.
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I took my new dress up to Mrs. Wright's this p.m. to get made. Charlie went with me.
</p><p>April 18. - <u>Sun.</u> - Went to church this p.m. Elsie + Hyne went home after tea.
</p><p>April 19. - <u>Mon.</u> - It has been a rainy day. We started to clean the closets upstairs to-day. Myrtle Spicer died this a.m.
</p><p>April 20. - <u>Tues</u> - We churned this a.m. + I took a pail of butter-milk up to Mrs. Orr. I finished cleaning the closets to-day. Johnie Beattie was here this Eve. Willard [Kinkley] died this a.m.
</p><p>April 21. - <u>Wed.</u> - We washed this a.m. Mr. Wm. [Collier] + <s>A</s> Mr. Squeer were here for dinner. Laura was over after tea. Willard was here to-night. Myrtle Spicer was buried 1.30 p.m. Mrs. [G.] Smith who was taken outof the vault. Prescott was buried to-day at Manhard's.
</p><p>April 22 - <u>Thur</u> - Papa + Mama went up to Grandma Manhard's this a.m. Mr. T. Johnston was here for tea. I went out to milk to-night. Willard + Henry went to town to-night.
</p><p>April 23. - <u>Fri.</u> - Mama + papa went to town this a.m. Mama went up to see Willard [Kinkley]. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Hyne came out + they clipped his horse this Eve. James Bissell was operated for appentictis to-night.
</p><p>April 24. - <u>Sat.</u> - Laura + I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's to-night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>April 25. - <u>Sun.</u> - Olive + Sarah McNish were here for dinner. Mama went down with them to Mrs. Beattie's + to Read's Cemetery this p.m. Papa 1 I went to church to-night. There was just 14 present. James Bissell has the pneumonia [bad] the appenticitis but is getting along nicely. Walter [theu] was taken to the asylum this a.m. as he is insane.
</p><p>April 26. - <u>Mon.</u> - We churned this a.m. + I took Mrs. Beattie some buttermilk. Laura + I went up to Grandma's this p.n. + I also collected missionary money.
</p><p>April 27. - <u>Tues.</u> - We washed this a.m. I went up to Mrs. S. Wright's this p.m. to get my dress fitted. James Bissell was quite bad to-night. Mr. + Mrs. Bissell are staying all night with him. Laura was over this Eve.
</p><p>April 28. - <u>Wed.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. Walker's this p.m. + I went up to Mr. Bishop's to change a setting of eggs. We set a hen to-night.
</p><p>April 29. - <u>Thur.</u> - James Bissell died 2.30 this morning. Mama + I swept the church this p.m: Henry went to town to-night. Papa went up to Mr. P. Bissell's to-night. They brought the corpse out 8 p.m. Mr Sheridan is the undertaker. Papa + Floyd Bissell stayed there all night. I got a new pair of shoes.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p><s>M</s> April 30. - <u>Fri.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. Bissel's this p.m. Mary W. came up + she + I went up also. Choir practise here to-night.
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<h2><span class="mw-headline" id="May_1909.">May 1909.</span></h2>
<p>May 1. - <u>Sat.</u> - I dusted the church this a.m. James was buried this p.m. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's to- [illegible]. It was a rainy day.
</p><p>May 2. - <u>Sun.</u> - It is very cold to-day. Had a snow squall this a.m. Papa Henry + I went to church this p.m. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. I wrote to Elva this Eve.
</p><p>May 3. - <u>Mon.</u> - It rained this p.m. Papa went to town. p.m. This is Mason's night. Mama + I are alone.
</p><p>May 4. - <u>Tues.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. R. Bishop's this a.m. + stayed with the two Mrs. Bishop's as they
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are in bed with la gripp. I finished my hat this p.m. I started my collar + cuffs this p.m.
</p><p>May 5. - <u>Wed.</u> - I took mrs. Beattie some butter-milk this a.m. Mama went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve.
</p><p>May 6 - <u>Thur.</u> - Papa + I went to market this a.m. I went up to Mrs. Bishop's for a-getting of eggs this pm.m We set two hens to-day.
</p><p>May 7. <u>Fri.</u> - It has rained all day. Annie, Mary + Howard came up this p.m. + stayed for tea.
</p><p>May 8. - <u>Sat.</u> - Papa went to market this a.m. + for feed this p.m. We sold our rags to-day. Had a bon-fire to-night.
</p><p>May 9. - <u>Sun.</u> - Mama went up to Mr. Lockwood's this p.m. Elsie Hyne + children came out this p.m. Mary Warner came up also. I played the organ at church to-night as Mary has a pain in her side. There was a thunder storm during church this Eve.
</p><p>May 10. - <u>Mon</u> - We washed this a.m. Willard came up this p.m. It has rained all day.
</p><p>May 11 - <u>Tues.</u> - It rained this a.m. but cleared up near noon. Mama went up to Mr. Walkers this p.m. + put <s>[unintelligible]</s> oour clothes out when she came home. Jean was here to-night for a music book of mine. I was over to Mr. Knapp's before dark. Mrs. H. Daniels, Prescott, died 2. p.m. Jean was here this Eve for one of my music books.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 12. - <u>Wed.</u> - We churned this a.m. + I took Mrs. Beattie some buttermilk. Papa went to Algonquin this a.m. for [sud] potatoes. Mama went to the Ladie's Aid this pm.m + I raked the yard. Received a card from Luella Daniels this Eve about her mother's death. I sowed sweet-peas to-day.
</p><p>May 13. - <u>Thur.</u> - Annie, Henry + I went to the funeral. We left here at 11. a.m. Arrived [at in] Prescott 12.30. Funeral was 2. p.m. at the church + then to the Blue Church Cemetery. We got home 5.15 p.m.
</p><p>May 14. - <u>Fri.</u> - We ironed this a.m. I went down to Annie's this p.n. Choir practise at the church this Eve. Theodore Shipman came out to-day.
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Mrs. Warner took Mary to Dr. Jones Prescott to-day + he advised her to have an operation as soon as possible.
</p><p>May 15. - <u>Sat.</u> - Theodore + Laura were over this p.m. Henry went to town this Eve.
</p><p>May 16. - <u>Sun.</u> - Theodore was over this a.m. Went to church this p.m. I played the organ. Elsie + Hyne + children came out this p.m. Mr. + Mrs. Walker came down this Eve.
</p><p>May 17. - <u>Mon.</u> - We cleaned the spare bed-room to-day. Mrs. Warner took Mary to the hospital to-day.
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will not operate on her for a few days. It has been a rainy day.
</p><p>May 18 - <u>Tues</u>. - We cleaned my room to-day. Henry, John Walton + Johnie Beattie went fishing to-day. Henry + I went up to Grandma's to-night. Mr. S. Mylkes died to-night.
</p><p>May 19. - <u>Wed</u>. - We cleaned the hall upstairs to-day. Was up to Mrs. Orr's this Eve.
</p><p>May 20. - <u>Thur</u>. - We washed to-day. Dusted + draped the church this p.m. Mabel Shaver + Willie McCoy came over for choir practise. No one else came. It rained to-night.
</p><p>May. 21. - <u>Fri</u>. - We went to Mr. Mylks' funeral 10 a.m. I played the organ. Mrs. Jas. Throop + Miss Everetts were here for dinner. I raked this p.m. Leonard Easton came down for some [catala] trees this Eve.
</p><p>May 22. - <u>Sat</u>. - I took Mrs. Orr some buttermilk this a.n. I went to town to-night with Henry to see Mary Warner. She is able to sit up + is coming home Monday. Was back to Aunt Jane Newell's.
</p><p>May 23. - <u>Sun</u>. - Annir, Willard + Howard came up this a.n. Elsie, Hyne + children came out this p.m. We went to church this Eve. It has been a lovely day + is a fine night.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 24. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed this a.m. Started to clean Mama's room this p.m. Mama went up to Mr. Walker's after milking. Mrs. J. Warner brought Mary home this Eve. They called in here. It has been a lovely day.
</p><p>May 25. - <u>Tues</u>. - We finishing cleaning Mama's room this p.m. I ironed this a.m. Went up to Mrs. S. Wright's to-night. Ellie Watts + baby started from Cal. to-day.
</p><p>May 26. - <u>Wed</u>. - We cleaned the pantry to-day. My locust tree is just budding. We are having fine weather now.
</p><p>May 27. - <u>Thur</u>. - We cleaned the hall downstairs to-day. It rained this p.m.
</p><p>May 28. - <u>Fri</u>. - We cleaned the cellar this a.m. Mama + papa went to town this p.m. We got a new mattress for Henry's bed. I went down to Mrs. Beattie's this Eve + we made out our bill to send to Eaton's, Toronto. She will help me make my hat.
</p><p>May 29. - <u>Sat</u>. - Cleaned Henry's room to-day. Annie + Willard went to town to-night. Recieved a letter from [L.] Daniel's to-night also a memorium card from her.
</p><p>May 30. - <u>Sun</u>. - It is a lovely day. Went to church this p.m. Annie, Willard + little Howard came here from church + stayed for tea.
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<div class="mw-parser-output"><p>May 31. - <u>Mon</u>. - We washed + cleaned the wood-shed to-day. Mr. J. Walker came down to-night. Mrs. J. Walker was here this p.m.
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