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Married • 4 Children Married Names of Parents John Middagh Born August 23 1813 Died May 5 1885 Lucy Arvilla Rosseter Born Oct 22, 1822 " Nov. 22 1900 Names of Children John Harvey M Born Sep, 30, 1844 " Oct 19 1912 Mary Middagh Born Jan, 11, 1846 Died October 22 1880 1880 {1880 is written above the scratched out date} Charles Henry M Born Aug, 23, 1847 Died September 23 1901 Sally Middagh Born Apr, 28, 1849 Died August 22 1928 �Lucy Aurilla Born Mar 3 1851 Died August 18 1852 Lucy Aurilla Born Dec, 2, 1852 Died September 27 1921 Dinah Elizabeth Born Nov 4 1854 Died Jun 31 1896 William Ambrose Born May 8 1857 Samuel Middagh Born Apr, 8, 1859 Victoria Abigail Born May, 27, 1861 Died Nov 19 1934 Sylvester John Born July 18, 1863 Died August 17 1884 Ezra Sipes Born Feb, 26, 1864 William Hyndman Born September 20 1847 - Died August 11-1935 Parents RECEIVABLE. Married {Receivable is printed title and she has written Parents and Married on either side of it.} John Middaght & Lucy Arvilla October 1 1843 Children Married John Harvey Middagh & Florence Prouty September 14 1881 Mary Middagh & Robert Parker October 27 1876 Charles Henry Middagh & Mary An Shaw September 24 1877 Sally Middagh & William Hyndman March 30 30 1871 Lucy Aurilla Middagh & James Carson June 10 1878 Dinah Elizabeth Middagh & Alexander Hyndman June 11 1873 William Ambrose Middagh & Maggie Belingham January 7 1884 Samuel Middagh & Laury Daus March 10 1887 �Victoria A Middagh & Thomas Jamieson September 9 1891 Ezra Middagh and Mary Lane 1888 Joseph Hyndman born Jun 1808 at Ballymena Ireland Died at Hallville Ont. May 11 - 1897. Aged 89 years 4 mos. Came to Canada July 12 - 1829. got a Letter from Lucy the 24 of December got a Letter from Tory the 24 of December got a Letter from Tory the 3 of January got a Letter from Ezra the 3 of January got a Letter from John the 0 5 of January got a Letter from Tory the 7 of January got a Letter from Tory the 14 of January got a Letter from Abigail the 19 of January got a Letter from Sam the 28 of January got a Letter from Tory the 28 of January got a Letter from Willia the 3 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 5 of Febuary got a Letter from John the 9 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 11 of Febuary got a Letter from Tory the 19 of Febuary got 55 DIARY 1888 {Printed title} �Sent a Letter to Tory the 29 of December Sent a Letter to Lucy the 31 of December Sent a Letter to Tory the 3 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 10 of January Sent a Letter to John the 16 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Aurilla the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Samy the 19 of January Sent a Letter to Em Ezra the 28 of January Sent a Letter to Tory the 28 of January Sent a Letter to Ezra the 2 of Febuary Sent a Letter to John and Sam the 65 of Febuary Sent a Letter to Tory the 9 of Febuary Sent a Letter to Tory the 14 of Febuary A Present from Charles Middaagh to his Mother on Christmas 1887 Sent a letter to Tory the 20 of Febuary Sent a letter to Tory the 29 Febuary Sent a letter to Tory the 5 of March Sent a letter to John the 12 of March Sent a letter to Lucy the 12 of March Sent a letter to Samy the 27 of March Sent a letter to Will the 1 of April �Sent a letter to Ezra the 1 of April Sent a letter to Will the 17 of April Sent 500 Dollars to Ezra the 9 of June Sent a Letter to Ezra the 25 of June Sent 52 I got a Letter from Tory the 18 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 26 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 27 of Febuary Got a Letter from Lucy the 29 of Febuary Got a Letter from Tory the 4 5 of March Got a Letter from Sam the 9 of March Got a Letter from Abigail the 9 of March Got a Letter from Magy the 10 of March Got a Letter from Tory the 10 of March Got a Letter from Tory the 17 of March Got a Letter from Sam the 13 of March Got a Letter from John the 7 of April Got a Letter from John Ezra the 14 of April Got a Letter from Lucy the 22 of April Got a Letter from John the 17 of April JANUARY MONDAY 2 (2-364) 1888 �This is a verry nice day yesterday was the first day of the New Year it rained so we could not go to Church help me Heavenly Father to spend my time in serving the better than I have ever done before help me to serve the as I would wish I had when I come to Die Charles and Min went to William Hyndmans last friday and Min and Nell and Bill Middaghs two Girls came up with them Saturday and staid till to night and went town on the Cars we had a Turkey for Diner drew 5 loads wood {the} day Spring from on high hath visited us TUESDAY 3 (3-363) I must be I got a very nice xmas preasent a Fir Coat and this book I am very thankful to the givers Min gave me the Coat and Charles the book the Boys went to the woods and a limb fel on George and cut his face pretty bad it was well he was not killed he ought to be thankful Got a letter from Tory and one from Ezra last night I think so much about them Min and Charles wet up to Mr Speiks last to night Charles drew some wood to the School house to day it is a very nice day Min washed to day drew 3 I must be about my Fathers business WEDNESDAY 4 (4-362) Georges face is a little better Charles drew 4 loads of wood to day Min washed the flanel clothes this morning we painted 4 Chairs have read a good many Chapters to night Frank got the cutter yesterday Jacob got the cutter to night I knit a while and then read awhile James Louse was here to day selling skirt boards Eck Christy was here to night good by till tomorrow Ben Tomkins is Married to day Thou art my beloved Son JANUARY THURSDAY 5 (5-361) This is a very nice day George went home to day Charles went to an Auction at Mr James Mills and Min went to William John Hyndmans for a visit and I am all alone It seems so long since Tory went away I wonder does think as often about me as I do about her I gess she does but she cant get away very well I wish Tiby would come up someday Good by Man shall not live by bread alone �FRIDAY 6 (6-360) a nice Morning I went down to Mr Clarks to day Sally Ratherford was there Charles came after me it Stormed in the Afternoon I got sick to night had my old complaint pain in my breast could not lay down till near 5 in the Morning it was a long night to be in Pain but it is for my good it brings me nearer to God got a letter from John last night Flora is getting bet the Lord be paised was at Clarks to day At thy word I will let down the net SATURDAY 7 (7-359) it is raining this morning a dull looking day I am feeling some better to day for which I am very thankful it seems I could not Stand such pain very long Min is cleaning while I am writing it seems so lonesome since George went home only three of us I wish Tory was home it seems so long since Lucy went away Charles went to Town Min went to Vanelens Love ye your enemies and do good JANUARY MONDAY 9 (9-357) 1883 There is no place here for Sunday so I will write on Monday Charles & Min went to Church I did not feel well enough to go read 2 Sermons at home good ones to it is a nice day not very cold Sid Shaw and his wife and Ida Gernsey was here Sunday this is a nice day to McKeene was here grinding hog feed we are having the lovely weather my breast is well I hope I am thankful to my Maker for all his goodness to me the Sleighing is Splendid I got a letter from Tory Saturday Charles Ground 124 Bushel Her sins which are many are forgiven TUESDAY 10 (10-356) Min Washed to day Mr Christy was here to day I sent a letter to Tory to day Frank Vanallen went to Otawa to day it is Snowing a little but is nice weather Charles went back to Mrs Ralkwells this Afternoon I am not feeling very well have go a lame Back Min is Painting a Box how I wish Tiby would come up home it is a long time since she has bee home I don't know when Tory will come home Charles & Min went to Mr Gests tonight Let him deny himself and take up his cross �WEDNESDAY 11 (11-355) this is a blustery morning Charles put up nails for pictures Mr Mills was here Charles went to Town this Afternoon Tomy Homes staid here all night to night George came back to night his face is getting better I finished a pair of socks to night it is pretty cold 13 Below zero Mr Reed and Miss Bates gets Married at 5 to night the Afternoon has turned out fine the Methodus Church was set on fire this week The harvest truly is great but the laborers are few JANUARY THURSDAY 12 (12-354) 1888 this is a cold Morning but very nice Tomy Homes went away this Morning the Boys went to the Woods I hope nothing will happen to them they drew 4 loads to day Charles went to Oxford Mills this Afternoon I went to Sid Shawn he sold his place yesterday for 48 Hundred had a good visit they are going to move to Prescot the 1 of March May McNelige is poorly keeps her Bed All these things shall be aded FRIDAY 13 (13-353) the Boys drew 4 loads this forenoon the snow is Blowing prety well the Boys helped Vanallens kill a Beef this Afternoon and then went down to Mr Mills Jade Smith is sick has got the Erysiplas in her Face Charles and Min went down to Mr Christys this Evening to eat Oysters My Back was to lame to go Mr Christy was 69 Thursday Strive to enter in at the strait gate SATURDAY 14 (14-352) this is a lovely day I faced 2 pair of Mittins to day Lisa Woods & Bessy V Willia Vanalen was here this Afternoon I have not had a letter this Week how I do like to get Letters from the Children I wish Tiby would come home the Boys are in the Woods they drew 5 loads to day I got a letter from Tory to night go out into the highways and hedges JANUARY MONDAY 16 (16-350) 1888 �Charles & Min went to Church yesterday morning this is a cold Morning but it is very nice this Afternoon George helped Mr Woods saw wood Charles went down to the Station this forenoon and went to the shop in the Afternoon my Back is not much better Min hung some Pictures May MeNelage is very low how thankful we ought to be for health I hope I am thankful for all his Blesings My Son was dead and is alive again TUESDAY 17 (17-349) George helped saw this forenoon Charles and Sam each got a loa went for Ice Charles got 1 load Sam 1 load Charles took Hay to Mr Scot it snowed all the Afternoon and all night Fear no believe only WEDNESDAY 18 (18-348) Charles drew 3 load of Ice and Sam 1 the Roads are heavy Cas came here this forenoon the snow is prety deep the snow plough went down and up to day it makes the snow fly good a party from Kemptville went to Bob Blacks to night went home after 2 in the morning suffer little children to come unto me JANUARY THURSDAY 19 (19-347) 1888 Charles & Sam each drew a load of Ice they think they have got enough Charles drew 4 loads of wood this Afternoon he has gone to the Office to night I hope he will get a letter for me I like to get letters from my Children may the Lord Bless them and keep them very near to him Lord give me more Faith The son of Man is come to seek and to save FRIDAY 20 (20-346) Charles drew 6 load of wood to day Min went up to see Mrs Woods She is sick with a cold She went in to see Jade Smith she is getting better Mary Sheik was here yesterday Cas went away to ni last night Whosoever shall fall upon that stone shall be broken �SATURDAY 21 (21-345) Charles drew 1 load of wood to day that is 40 load he has up it is very cold weather but it is clear and pleasant Charles went to Town this Afternoon Mrs Car was Buried to day This cup is the new testament in my blood JANUARY MONDAY 23 (23-343) 1888 Charles and Min went to Churt this Morning it was sacrement Sunday 24 below zero Mr Charles sawed wood this Afternoon it snowed all the Afternoon but is warmer than it was we had 9 Men did not get a letter from Tory Saturday the first time she has missed I always got one on Saturday before I feel so disapointed hope she is not sick Father into Thy hands I commend my spirit TUESDAY 24 (24-342) we finished sawing this forenoon I is prety cold to day the weather changes so often it is cold but clear the Boys went to the woods this Afternoon I dont know what they went for they went to cut wood for the sugar bush ye shall be witnesses unto me WEDNESDAY 25 (25-341) it is very cold yet the Boys are cutting shingle Bolts Min went to Mr Vanalens this Afternoon Charles went this Evening got home at 9 Oclock the Express went down as they came home it is very unregular whatever is the cause such as I have give I unto thee JANUARY THURSDAY 26 (26-340) 1888 the Boys got out Shingle Bolts this forenoon and Charles drew 2 loads of stove wood to the School House in the Afternoon it is very Blustery and Stormy and very cold I wish I was in Some warmer Country than this is in the Winter got no Letter this week yet Rejoicing that they were counted worthy �FRIDAY 27 (27-339) the Boys have gone to the Bush this morning it is very cold yet but not Storming I wish I could hear from Aurilla I almost dread to hear it is blowing very hard the roads are drifting full Men of honest report full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom SATURDAY 28 (28-338) I Still blowing this morning no travail on the roads no mail Since last Saturday have had 2 Letters over a week and cant get them mailed they Shoveled out the road to day on this beat Lord lay not this sin to their charge JANUARY MONDAY 30 (30-336) 1888 it does not blow to day Charles & George went to Church the roads are very bad this this is a nice morning the Boys went to the Bush for Shingle Bolts He hath shed forth this which ye now see and hear TUESDAY 31 (31-335) Tuesd it is prety cold yet Charles and Sid Shaw went to the Election this After noon Alma came down here George went home to day Between us and you there is a great gulf fixed FEBRUARY WEDNESDAY 1 (32-334) Tib was here to day her Baby is growing fast it seemed good to have her home again Mr Hyndman brought her up and Alec went to Kemptville and come this way home Jade Smith and Cas was here this Afternoon Charles went to Lenixes Bee Ada Mackdugal was Buried to day He was led as a sheep to the slaughter FEBRUARY THURSDAY 2 (33-333) 1888 �this is a nice day Charles and Min went to Kemptville to day this is Candlemas day and it is very bright no one here to d I was alone all the Afternoon Frank Vanallen came to me to night I am Jesus whom thou persecutest FRIDAY 3 (34-332) a lovely day Mrs Wood and Baby was here to day She is a busy Child ch Charles went to the ofice this Afternoon I have got a bad cold the young people had a surprise party at WilliamsClarks to night God is no respector of persons SATURDAY 4 (35-331) it is snowing a little Bessy Smith was here this Afternoon Charles killed the Cow she could not eat good my cold is a little better I finshed a pair of socks to day set up a pair of stockings A good Man and full of the Holy Ghost FEBRUARY Numbers MONDAY 6 (37-329) 1888 I went to Church to day to the Stone Churck Text in Deautoromy 10 Chapter 29 30 31 32 verses had a good sermon I enjoyed it so much have not been to Church before this Winter it is prety cold to day Monday there is no place to write for Sunday so I take make Monday do them both Min washed Charles killed a Cow for Dog feed Prayr was made without ceasing for him TUESDAY 7 (38-328) I made a foot spread to day it is very cold weather I stay prety close to the stove my health is very good this Winter I hope I am truly thankful to my Heavenly Father for all the Blessings that I receive the Children are all good to me Duncan Cunings Boy was buried to day with Deptheria By Him all that believe are justified from all things WEDNESDAY 8 (39-327) �this is a stormy morning Mr Hyndman came up for me this Morning they are going to have a few there Mr & Mrs Alonso Bowen Mr & Mrs Nelson Bowen Mr & Mrs James Hyndman & Mr Merclay and my self had a Turky Diner Mrs Smith & Mrs Fraser was here this forenoon Sory I was away He left not Hymself without witness FEBRUARY THURSDAY 9 (40-326) 1888 it is very cold I am knitting Edging and taking care of Baby the Baby is very good the Children all go to school it seems so good and quiet when they are at School they they dont seem to mind it but they make me nearly Crazy Some times Known unto God are all His works FRIDAY 10 (41-325) Mr Cameron was here to day and Christened the Baby her Name is Esther Elizabeth a good big name for a little Girl She is a very healthy Baby last night and to day is the coldest weather we had this winter it was 30 Degrees below zero Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ SATURDAY 11 (42-324) it is still prety cold Alec went to Kemptville to day am still knitting and nursing Baby got a letter from John and one fn from Tory this week Duncan Cumings lost another Boy with Deptheria Be not afraid but speak FEBRUARY MONDAY 13 (44-322) 1888 Tiby washed to day it is a I went to Church Sunday morning the Text was in Gallations 3 Chapter 1 wirse and went in the Evening the Text was in Collossions 4 Chapter 3 verse Monday Tiby washed to day and Baked pies we are going down to Winchester to morrow night at 5 oclock we are going on the Train Alec was at South Mountain got the Baby a cap Anne Martin Married In Him we live and move and have our being �TUESDAY 14 (45-321) it rained last night and is raining this morning Mr Hyndman & Alec & Tib got an Invitation to a Wedding yesterday Bella Wison & Mr Clark is to be Married the 22 well we came down to Willias to night Willia had to come to the Station twice we took a Cat down to Nell Charles brought it to the Station Tib and the Cat went out the 1 load I went the 2 Load Min went to Clarks So mightily grew the word of God WEDNESDAY 15 (46-320) it is very cold to day and blustery Sally cooked Herings and they were splendid the roads are full of pick holes from the Station to Willias the Baby is a little cross Albert Roses Wife was Buried to day she Died Sunday morning at the hospital in Montreal It is more blessed to give than to receive FEBRUARY THURSDAY 16 (47-319) 1888 Adala & Mercy Hut came to Willias this Morning and staid all day Robert Parker & Wife came in the Afternoon and staid the Evning they have got a Baby Girl at James Irvins I would have liked to of went and seen it but it was stormy and the roads were bad Ready to die for the name of the Lord Jesus FRIDAY 17 (48-318) it is a nice morning and is not cold Sally got an early Diner and Willie took us to the Station we had to wait more than half an hour found Alec at the station waiting for us we were glad to get home the baby was a good deal better when she got home Charles and Min went to Town The God of our fathers hath chosen thee SATURDAY 18 (49-317) Mr James Steward was Buried to day at 11 oclock and his son is very low they dont expect him to live Mr Cameron is sick sent for the Doctor to day the Doctor says it is his Liver �The Lord stood by him FEBRUARY MONDAY 20 (51-315) 1888 Aleck and I went back to the Hallville Church this morning to hear Mr Conly his Text was in Leviticus 10 Chapter 1 to 10 verse came home after Diner May McNilige was Buried to day Charles and Min was at the funeral Monday it is raining to day I am glad to get home again Charles and Min have gone up to Sid Shaws Sid gave Min his Oleander Anne Clark was here to day staid the Evening To the Jews have I done no rong TUESDAY 21 (52-314) this is a nice day Min washed to day Charles washed his Harness this forenoon and drew a load of wood to Town this Afternoon Min went to a quilting Bee to Mr Woods this Afternoon I have got a stif neck Mr Cameron is no better God hath given thee all them that sail with thee WEDNESDAY 22 (53-313) this is a very nice day Sandy Clark and Bella Wilson was Married to night at 6 John Sheik and May and Alace and Lisa Henion And Jacob Vanallen & Mina Casalman & Jeny Vanallen were all here this Evening Mr Vanallen and Edy were here in the Afternoon Charles drew a load of woe The Gospel the power of God unto Salvation FEBRUARY THURSDAY 23 (54-312) 1888 this is a stormy day Charles drew a load of wood this forenoon Mr Martin and Jane Graham will be Married to night Mr Christy was here this forenoon my neck is no better the weather is mild to day Mr Cameron is no better Cas came here to night staid all night Laura had a Baby a little Girl The goodness of God leadeth the to repentence FRIDAY 24 (55-311) �a butiful day nice and warm Charles is helping Vanallens saw wood to day Robert Stewart was Buried to day at half past 10 Cas went away this forenoon Mr Cameron is no better Father Spare his life if it is consistant with thy holy will There is none righteous no not one SATURDAY 25 (56-310) a stormy morning snowed all the forenoon Charles drew a load of wood this Afternoon another Funeral Mr Robison was Buried this Afternoon at 1 it is very Sickly I wonder who will be the next God only knows Mr Cameron Died to night rest in peace Peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ FEBRUARY MONDAY 27 (58-308) 1888 Charles and Min went to the Baptist Church this Morning Sid Shaw and Alma and Amelia Gernsey & Sam Vanalen & Jim Clark here this Afternoon Monday it is a bright Morning but prety cold Charles is helping Vanalens saw wood to day Mrs Christie & Kity Lockwood was here this Afternoon Tory sent Min and I a Colar Dead indeed unto sin but alive unto God TUESDAY 28 (59-307) It is a cold day Mr the Reverand Mr Cameron was Buried to day the Reverand Mr Stewart Preached his a Sermon from 2 Timothy 4 Chapter 7 & 8 verses they took him to Otawa and put him in a vault till spring took him on the Cars William Reed Aleck Hyndmand Aleck Clark & Charles Middagh went down to Ottawa with the Corps he will be missed so much When I would do good evil is preasent with me WEDNESDAY 29 (60-306) I is a prety cold day Neal Kenion and Wife were here to day Charles came home on the 5 oclock Train Clark Balkwell went for him It is of faith that it might be by grace MARCH THURSDAY 1 (61-305) 1888 �this is a very nice day Charles and Min went up to Sid Shaws this Afternoon Drew a load of wood to the Station in the forenoon If God be for us who can be againist us FRIDAY 2 (62-304) I went to Mr Beggs this forenoon Charles took me there and came after me Charles Drew a load of wood this Aftern it is a prety cold Stormy day Cas was here to day and sent with Charles for some things The riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy SATURDAY 3 (63-303) It is a stormy Morning Sid Shaw was here after the sleigh Charles went to the shop this forenoon Martha Smith and Miss Homes the tameson the Teacher was here this Afternoon Charles went to an Auction to Mr Whalys at Hexton Mrs McDermit was Buried to day {written up the right side of page: a calf to day} The same Lord over all is rich unto all MARCH MONDAY 5 (65-301) 1888 this is a lovely Morning but prety cold Charles & Min went to Church Mondy Charles went to Prescot with a load for Sid Shaw a nice day but very cold Jake Vanalen does the chores Cas went to John Vanalens to day Present your bodies a living sacrifise TUESDAY 6 (66-300) this is a lovely day Charles will have a nice day to come home got home before dark John Middagh and Wife came here to night Staid all night had a pleasant Evening The night is far spent the day is at hand WEDNESDAY 7 (67-299) �this is a lovely day John and Marget went home after Diner Charles went to the fair had another Calf to night the work is begun Follow after the things which make for peace MARCH THURSDAY 8 (68-298) 1888 this is a nice morning a little cold had another Calf this morning Charles went down to the Mill for some Bran Alec and Tib were hear to day the Baby is growing finely Alec & Charles went to Sid Shaws Auction Charles has a bad Cold The God of peace shall bruise saten under your feet FRIDAY 9 (69-297) Charles & Min went up to Sids Shaws this forenoon I went to Mr Christies this Afternoon Sid came down here to night Staid all night Mr Ross and Alec Clark was here to night it has been a lovely day Charles cold is no better world by wisdom new no God SATURDAY 10 (70-296) this is a beautiful day looks like spring Sid Shaw went up after Diner Min is baking Mince Pies Charles Cold is a little better Sid staid here all night it is a year to day Since Samy was Married We have the mind of Christ MARCH MONDAY 12 (72-294) 1888 We were at home all day Sunday it is very stormy to day Sid Shaw went home to day Charles took him to the Station Charles has a bad cold had to get Jake to do the chores he felt so bad had a nother calf this Morning If any mans work abide he shall recieve a reward TUESDAY 13 (73-293) �This is a dreatful stormy Morning it blowed all night and it is snowing and blowing very hard now killed a Calf to day Jake staid all night is doing the chorse the roads are all blocked up the Train did not go up till 2 Oclock He that judgeth me is the Lord WEDNESDAY 14 (74-292) {written down left side of page: 3 Engines went down & up with the snow plough to day} the wind is abated a little Charles drove the Horses up to the Town line and down to Mr Christys it is the worst Storm we had this year Jake went home to night had another Calf last night Sam Vanallen here this Afternoon Charles is not much better Purge out therefore the old leaven MARCH THURSDAY 15 (75-291) 1888 Dinah & Matty Middaugh came up yesterday to Clarks Charles went to see the Doctor to day Frank Vanallen went with him the weather is Moderated it is nice and warm All things are not expedient for me FRIDAY 16 (76-290) Martha Clark & Dinah & Matta Middagh came here this Morning Staid all day Robert Hyndman was here Sessing to day Aleck Hyndman was here to day Charles is not so well I have a bad cold and sore throat the Girls went to Bill Clarks to night Jake went with them Through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish SATURDAY 17 (77-289) this is a nice day but prety cold the Girls went to Mrs McCargers to day Min is Baking Sam Vanalen went to Morisburg to day Mina Caselman went home Charles is a little better expect Tory home next week Flora laid an Egg to day Whatsoever ye do do all to the glory of God MARCH MONDAY 19 (79-287) 1888 �Dinah & Maty went home to day Sunday Mr McCuit came for them Frank Vanal was here to d a nice day Monday Min Washed to day Mr Wood was here this Afternoon Mr Christy here to day John Workman is helping Charles this week had another Calf yesterday Aleck Hyndman and Charle was here yesterday This do in remembrence of me TUESDAY 20 (80-286) Charles is drawing Chingle Bolts down to the Station Churned to day for the first Charles went to a Cheese Meting Mr Christy went with him Charles went to the Sugar bush and brought out the pan it raine this Afternoon The body is one and hath many members WEDNESDAY 21 (81-285) I went with Mr & Mrs Christy back to Eek Christys to see Mrs Martin the roads are very bad Charles went to the Station to get stuf ground for the Cows we had another Calf to day John Workman came here this Afternoon The greatest of these is charity MARCH THURSDAY 22 (82-284) 1888 Charles and Min went to Town to day it is a cold raw wind to day it is very cold he got the Cornish for the Parler I am all alone We shall all bear the imige of the heavenly FRIDAY 23 (83-283) T Tory came to day and brought Charley with her I tell you it was a surprise we never new he was coming I was glad to see them both it is a nice little Boy their Trunks went on to Winchester and came up at noon Sam and Taid here to night Alec and Tib here to see Tory & Mr Christy "Watch ye stand fast in the faith SATURDAY 24 (84-282) �Saturday it is a very cold day Charles killed a Calf and took it to Town it was a good one An & Martha Clark came to see Tory Besy & Willia Smith was here all the Afternoon to see Charley thay had a big time We are the epistle of Christ MARCH SUNDAY MONDAY 26 (86-280) 1888 thay all went to Church this Morning went to Hyndmans for Diner Mrs Vanallen & Frank & Jim & Aleck Clark & Tib & Ande Christy here in the Afternoon Monday prety cold snowed in the Morning turned round and rained in the Afternoon Charles went to Town with a load of wood We are unto God a sweet savour of Christ TUESDAY 27 (87-279) Clark Balkwell put the cornish up in the P Parlour Mr Furgison and Mr Gilroy & Willia & Sally here to day Tory & Charly went home with them Charles & Min went to Halville to a Temperance Lecture to night The inward man is renewed day by day WEDNESDAY 28 (88-278) Mr & Mrs Conly was here this Afternoon it rained all the day a drisly rain Jeny Balkwell was Married to Samy Christy to night at 7 they had a bad day In understanding be men MARCH THURSDAY 29 (89-277) Tory came home to day Charles sent a tub of Butter to Otawa Charles taped part of the Trees to day Bob Beegs & Miss Black was Married this Morning at 9 Oclock and went to Niagira falls I have a very bad cold Charles sent a Tub of Butter to day We must all apear before the judgment seat of Christ FRIDAY 30 (90-276) �Charles finished taping the Bush to day had quite a fall of snow to night Tory went down to Clarks to day and was in at Mr Christys Mr Wood helped Charles tap the Bush Charles and Sam got a load of saw dust I dwell in them and walk in them SATURDAY 31 (91-275) Charles is Boiling sap to day Luther Wood is helping him Tory & Charley went to Mrs Vanallens a little while my cold is no better All Israel shall be saved APRIL MONDAY 2 1888 (93-2730) Charles and Tory went to church this morning Charles and Charley went to the Baptist Church. Monday the boys Boiled Sap to day the girls washed Mrs. Wood was here this Afternoon we Boiled down the Syrup had 6 Galon and a ½ George came to day Perfecting holiness in the fear of God. TUESDAY 3 (94-272) Boiled down Syrup to day had 7 Galon and a ½ Charles took 7 Gallons of Syrup to Town to day For your sakes he became poor WEDNESDAY 4 (95-271) we filled 18 half Galons Cans and a bottle holds 3 quarts. Min & Tory & Mrs. Vanalen & Frank and {Dany?} went to the Funeral Sam Mills Wife was Buried to day It has Rained most all day God loveth a cherful giver APRIL THURSDAY 5 (96-270) 1888 Charles took some Syrup to Town - took 7 Galons it is thawing to day I will be glad when the Snow is gone the sap is not runing to day �FRIDAY 6 (97-269) Sowed Tomatoes no sap to day it is to cold took 10 Bushels of Potatoes down to the Station Master An & Martha Clark here this afternoon Jim and {Kiah?} & Jim Beggs& Frank and Sam Vanallen all here in the Evening we Sugard off for them Charles took 9 Galons of Syrup to Town to day. Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. SATURDAY 7 (98-268) they was in the Bush to day Alec Rose & John McTavish was here yesterday Charles went to the office to night got a letter from John Charly was well pleased to hear from home My grace is sufficient for thee APRIL MONDAY 9 (100-266) 1888 Charles walked down to Church the sap did not run any yesterday Tory and Charley went down to Aleck to day Charles Sent a Tub of Butter to day took a Bool to Mr Jhoneston Charles drew a load of Lumber from Hallville to the Station The gospel which was preached of me is not after Man TUESDAY 10 (101-265) they are Boiling Sap to day it is a good Sap day it run good last night the first Buggy went past to day it looks like Rain it rained to night Jim Clark was here to night Vanallens had a little colt to night The law our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ WEDNESDAY 11 (102-264) it rained most all day it cleard of near night and is very nice had a nice bach of Syrup the Sap runs Splendid it is a good Sugar Year Not I but Christ liveth in me APRIL THURSDAY 12 (103-263) 1888 �a nice morning had a little Snow Storm this morning we Boiled a good bach of Syrup to day Tory and Charley came home this forenoon Thou art no more a servant but a son FRIDAY 13 (104-262) Charles went to Town this Afternoon took 7 Galons of Syrup and some veal Min went to John Peter Smiths Hannah and Frank Parker came here and staid all night had 2 Caves to day Tory took her Bird down to Christys to learn to sing The fruit of the Spirit is love joy and peace SATURDAY 14 (105-261) it snowed nearly all day the sap run well to day we sugared off to day Hanah and Frank Parker went home to night on the Train the Boys was in the Bush till half past 11 and lots of Sap in the Bush We shall reap if we faint not APRIL MONDAY 16 (107-259) 1888 Charles and Frank walked up to the Baptist Church Yesterday they had a good days Boiling to day had another Calf to day That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith TUESDAY 17 (108-258) the Snow is going very slow we Sugared of to day John McTavish and Maty Clark was here. Charles gave me 25 Dollars to Day Grieve not the holy Spirit WEDNESDAY 18 (109-257) Charles went to Iraquois to day it rained a little Bessy and Willia her to day Put on the whole armour of God. �APRIL THURSDAY 19 (110-256) 1888 Tory wet to Christys and brought her Bird home Walk in love as Christ also hath loved us FRIDAY 20 (111-255) F they Boild down Sap to day the Sugar weather is about over I pray that your love may abound yet more SATURDAY 21 (112-254) we had a bucker of Syrup it is Stormy looking to day Charles and Min went to Mr. Sheiks Charles took Potatoes to the Station The excellency of the knowledge of Christ APRIL MONDAY 23 (114-252) 1888 they all went to Church yesterday they gathered in the Buckets and the Girls washed them Mr. Higgins & Gim & Ane & Matty Clark here to night we sugared of for them Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling TUESDAY 24 (115-251) Charles Sold a Hog to Mr Johnson to day it is prety cold Sam and Tory went to Mr Cumings to night we had 9 pigs to night The peace of God that passeth all understanding WEDNESDAY 25 (116-250) Charles & Min went to Town to day George and Tory went to the Wedding Hillia Balkwell & Martha Hyndman was Married to night at 7 oclock a beautiful day Gid Smith came home to night is looking well Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly �MAY MONDAY 14 (135-231 1888 Tory and I went to South Mountain to Church Yesterday had a good meting the Girls washed this forenoon and papered this Afternoon Luther Wood here it rained a little is growing wether I know whome I have believed TUESDAY 15 (136-280) the Girls papered and finished cleaning house I went to see Mrs Jackson she is sick If we believe not He abideth faithful WEDNESDAY 16 (137-229) Charles Min and Tory went to Mrs. Frasers to night The Scripture is given by inspiration of God MAY THURSDAY 17 (138-228) 1888 they planted Potatoes to day it is a nice day He should live soberly righteously and godly FRIDAY 18 (139-227) Min and I went to Mr Colemans in the forenoon and Mr Blairs in the Afternoon we had a little Colt to night Sat a Hen to night Acording to His mercy He saved us SATURDAY 19 (140-226) it rained this forenoon it is very cold Tory is not very well I am now ready to be offered JUNE MONDAY 4 (156-210) 1888 �we went to Church this Morning Monday Maim Brown came here this Afternoon to help Tory to make a dress Martha Clark here to day TUESDAY 5 (157-209) Alec Hyndman came after Tory to nigh to help Tib fix for a Raising bee got a letter from Lucy and one from Ezra to day WEDNESDAY 6 (158-208) Charles went to the Fair Sid Shaw came home with him we had a big storm this Afternoon it took down 2 Maple Trees in our yard and broke a big limb of another one JUNE THURSDAY 7 (159-207) 1888 Charles and George went to Aleck Hyndmans to help rais a Barn Tory has been there 2 Days FRIDAY 8 (160-206) Tory went to a picknick to day away back to the Rideau SATURDAY 9 (161-205) this is a nice day. things are growing nicely got a Pair of Gold Specks to day a Preasant from Aleck and Tiby Hyndman JUNE MONDAY 11 (163-203) 1888 Tory and I went to Church this Morning Hugh Dougal Preached had a big rain Monday the girls washed to day it rained to day TUESDAY 12 (164-202) Charles went to Town Min and Charly went to Aleck Gregorys WEDNESDAY 13 (165-201) it rained to day I am failing prety fast June Thursday 14 (166-200) 1888 �Mr. and Mrs. Christy Mrs. Martin and I went to Hillia Pettons this afternoon Charles took elbin to Town She has gone to see her sister got a letter from John Hillia and Samy FRIDAY 15 (167-199) Painted the wire Doors and windows to day SATURDAY 16 (168-198) Painted them again to day Got young Turkeys to day I am not feeling very well Aleck Clark and Tory went to Mr Fultons this afternoon June MONDAY 18 (170-196) 1888 Tory came home last night Tory washed it is very warm Tib and Charley was here this afternoon Neil Senior here for Ted TUESDAY 19 (171-195) Still very warm Tory is Baking for a Bee. WEDNESDAY 20 (172-194) we had a Bee to day it is the warmest day we have had 27 here for Supper JUNE THURSDAY 21 (173-193) 1888 it is still warmer to day Tim Christy here this Afternoon Luther Woods here helping them to day I feel so weak Got a Letter from Lucy to night {written on the right margin: Tib & Louise Armstrong & Tub Christy here to night} FRIDAY 22 (174-192) It is very warm we have showry weather Tory was over to Vanallens to night Frasers was there SATURDAY 23 (175-191) �Still very warm it rained to day JUNE MONDAY 25 (177-189) 1888 George & Tory went to Church Charles & I went to the Baptist Monday Tory washed to day it is a little cooler this Morning Cas here to day I feel that I am failing fast TUESDAY 26 (178-188) Tory Matty Clark & Charly went to Mrs Balkwels to Back the Bird it is lonesome without it & Mr Crowders here to day WEDNESDAY 27 (179-187) I went to Mr Smiths this forenoon Mrs Smith and I went to Mrs Frasers this Afternoon Mrs Wood and Tade Smith here Luther Woods helped them hill Potatoes it is nice and cool JUNE THURSDAY 28 (180-186) 1888 Tory and Charley went up to Jo Clarks this Afternoon Min Hyndman came here this Afternoon FRIDAY 29 (181-185) Mrs Vanallen and Mrs Woods here this Afternoon the young people went down to Mr Shavers this Evening Minie went down on the Train to night Charly H & Ernest Smith went with her SATURDAY 30 (182-184) Min Came home to night we were glad to see her come one is missed so much JULY MONDAY 2 1888 (184-182) Charles Min and I were down to the Stone. Min and Tory went to Hallville church to night. Monday The girls washed today Tory went to South Mountain this afternoon Charles is putting in wood Charles went to Prescot this afternoon JULY TUESDAY 3 (185-181) �Willia Campbelle wife had a son to day a very warm time and very dry they all went down to the Station to see the executioners come in George is not well WEDNESDAY 4 (186-180) Annie and Matty and Tory went down to Robert Hyndmans to help her make a carport George is no better he went to the Doctors to night JULY THURSDAY 5 (187-179) 1888 Matty Clark & Tory & Charly went to Aleck Hyndmans this afternoon, Alvin went to Kemptville this morning after Charles FRIDAY 6 (188-178) they had a picknick in Vanallens woods Alvin Tory & Charley went Tory went to a Strawbery Social at South Moutain at night Mrs. Toure here for Tea Charles commenced Haying SATURDAY 7 (189-177) it is very windy and dry I am not feeling very well. the warm weather uses me up Mr. & Mrs. Christy went to Abadria to dayFriday JULY MONDAY 9 (191-175) 1888 we all went to Church to day Sunday they drew in Hay to day the Girles washed the Minister was here to night TUESDAY 10 (192-174) Mrs. Vanallen & I went to William Christys this Afternoon a very warm day looks like rain but dont come WEDNESDAY 11 (193-173) Mrs. Vanallen & Tory went up to Mr. Frauts to day it looks like rain we need it very much and we got it a heavy rain and a big wind it took down 2 Chimneys for us and took up 8 Apple trees and broke limbs of others and took nearly all the Apples off thankful tis no worse THURSDAY 12 (194-172) 1888 �wind is blowing very high yet hard all night I could our fences are all down keep the cows in the Barn yard get some hay up round the the Men will have lots to do FRIDAY 13 (195-171) wind has stoped Blowing damage don all over went to Mr. Blaor today SATURDAY 14 (196-170) a hay day how thankful ought to be that our is now blowed down letter from Tuey & Flora next Friday JULY MONDAY 16 (198-168) 1888 I went to Church yesterday went home with Tib and they brought me home in the Evening Charles Alvin Tory & Charley went to the Grave Yard Tib Christy Ari and Martha were here to night TUESDAY 17 (199-167) Tib Christy & Tory went down to Mr. Bowens and went Through the Mill it is quite a sight WEDNESDAY 18 (200-166) It rained this afternoon Charles had 9 Acres of Hay down but the rain wil do a great deal of good Sam and Tade were here to night JULY THURSDAY 19 (201-165) 1888 a nice day they are drawing in this afternoon Tade Smith and Tory went to Mr. Blairs this Afternoon we expect Lucy and Flora to morrow Seems as though I could not wait I hope nothing will happen to them FRIDAY 20 (202-164) they came this morning on the 5 Oclock train. Lucy is looking well they were all pretty tired John has nice Children I like his wife real well Alee & Tib came up this After noon SATURDAY 21 (203-163) a lovely day the Children has great times playing �JULY MONDAY 30 (212-154) 1888 Hillia & Sally came up Yesterday Charles Alvin Lucy & Tory all went picking Berries to day Canned them this Afternoon TUESDAY 31 (213-153) the Girls washed this forenoon I got the pain in my breast last night Flora is not well to day I am no better to day AUGUST WEDNESDAY 1 (214-152) George took very sick had to stop at Aleck Rosses Charles and Alvin had to go down the Docktor says it is inflamation in the Bowels he is very bad AUGUST THURSDAY 2 (215-151) 1888 Flora Lucy Flosa & Baby went to Aleck Hyndmans this afternoon yesterday George is a little better Martha Clark and Tory went to Town this Afternoon FRIDAY 3 (216-150) I am not well have been sick all this week Alvin is not very well we have very dry weather George is a little better I have made a mistake turned over 2 leaves so have wrote on the rong pages I dont know how I will get it right SATURDAY 4 (217-149) Charles saw Mr. Hyndman at the Station he said Flossie was very sick last night George is not as well this morning Charles sees him every day when he goes with the Milk Charles is cutting a piece of wheat for Mr. Wood AUGUST MONDAY 6 (219-147) 1888 the girls washed to day They went to the Burying Ground yesterday with Alec and Tib and all their Children TUESDAY 7 (220-146) Lucy & Tory went to Mrs. Frasers & Mr. Smiths �WEDNESDAY 8 (221-145) Lucy Flora and Tory went to Mr. Clarks Flora and I went to the Bush this Forenoon AUGUST MONDAY 13 (226-140) 1888 Charles Lucy & Alvin went to Heston to Church yesterday Lucy staid to go Carsons it rained last night George and Tory went to Church in the Evening it rained all day to day it will do lots of good the Girls had a big wash TUESDAY 14 (227-139) Flora Tory Charlie and Flosy and Baby went to Winchester on the Cars it is a lovely day Dinah Middagh was Married to Mr. McCuit to day WEDNESDAY 15 (228-138) I went up to Mr. Woods this afternoon they built the wall under the wood shed wed out the strawberries AUGUST THURSDAY 16 (229-137) 1888 it is raining to day it seems good to have the house still George is putting in wood Hillia Camels Baby was Buried today FRIDAY 17 (230-136) I went to Mrs. Vanallens this Afternoon it rained again to day SATURDAY 18 (231-135) it is a lovely Morning \Charles & George is helping Jim Clark this Afternoon I moved the sand AUGUST MONDAY 20 (233-133) 1888 Charles and I went to Quarterley Meeting yesterday he took the Sacrement I was so pleased Lucy came home to nigh I sent to South Mountain this Afternoon Mrs. Crowder had a young Son last night TUESDAY 21 (234-132) �Mrs. Adams and I went to Ventner to day to see Mrs. Adams that came home with Lucy I like her well think she is a fine woman WEDNESDAY 22 (235-131) went to see Mrs. Frasers took diner with her and came on the Stage at 4 Oclock to our Station went to see Mr. Shaver he is a little better George came after me AUGUST THURSDAY 23 (236-130) 1888 I went to see the young Son to day Ann Clark went with me Stoped to Clarks for diner Mr Hyndma and Tib here this Afternoon the Baby can take 2 or 3 steps it is 9 Months old FRIDAY 24 (237-129) they came home from Winchester to day our quiet time is done they had a Social at Mr. Frauts to night Charles George Lucy Flora & Tory went in and I kept the Baby SATURDAY 25 (288-128) Charles drew in the last of his Grain to day there was a great rain to night heavy Thunder and Sharp Lightning MISSING AUGUST 26-31 AND SEPTEMBER 1-9 SEPTEMBER MONDAY 10 (254-112) 1888 The girls washed to day Camp meting begins to morrow I hope they will have a good Meting TUESDAY 11 (255-111) Lucy Flora Baby & I went to Mr Beggs Mr & Mrs Vanlinder came there Camp Meeting began to day Charles sowed faul wheat to day WEDNESDAY 12 (256-110) they dug some potatoes to day Broder Workman helped them Flora & Tory went to Vanallens SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 13 (257-109) 1888 �this is a nice morning but cold Charles Alvin Lucy Flora and I went to Camp Meeting Frank and Tory went to Camp Meeting FRIDAY 14 (258-108) Charles Alvin Lucy Flora & I went to Camp Meeting Sid Shaw & Mattie Clark here to day Lucy staid SATURDAY 15 (369-107) Charles Alvin & Flora went to town MISSING SEPTEMBER 16-23 !!! SEPTEMBER MONDAY 24 (268-98) 1888 went to Church Sunday and to the Cimetry they washed and went to Jo Clarks Charles went to town TUESDAY 25 (269-97) Charles drove to Winchester to the fair Min went down on the train Mr Bowene was here to day they all went to see Min off WEDNESDAY 26 (270-96) Andrew and Tib Christy and Tory went to the fair to day George and Flora went after dinner after dark when they came home SEPTEMBER THURSDAY 27 (271-95) 1888 Min came home to day on the train Charles went to Merickville fair to day not a pleasant day Mrs Vanallen & Mrs Stanford here to day we had some hail FRIDAY 28 (272-94) Lucy Flora Tory Flory & baby went to check Hyndmans to day Min & Charly went to the post office George and Lucy went to John Peters to a haring Bee An & Martha Clark here to night SATURDAY 29 (273-93) �they came home from Alecks to nighh OCTOBER MONDAY 1 (275-91) 1888 Flora Flora & Tory went to Halville Church Charles Alvin & Charly went to the Stone Church TUESDAY 2 (276-90) Charles went to Town this Morning WEDNESDAY 3 (277-89) Charles Lucy and Alvin went to Kemptville fair Mr. Higgins An & Martha & Cas & Clark and Wife and birt OCTOBER THURSDAY 4 (278-88) 1888 Flora & the children started for home to night it is a dark night we will miss her so much Charles killed 3 pigs to day FRIDAY 5 (279-87) Charles and Alec Hyndman went to Otawa I went down to Tibs going to Hay Till Saturday SATURDAY 6 (280-86) it rained this Afternoons it was so dark I did not come home MISSING OCTOBER 7-28 !!! October MONDAY 29 (303-63) 1888 Willid and Sally went to the Corners to night for Lucy they were to the Salvation Army Lucy took a bad cold TUESDAY 30 (304-62) Miny Lucy and Sally went to a quilting bee this Afternoon An Ervin was here to day and Spent the Evening WEDNESDAY 31 (305-61) �we staid at home to day its rains nearly every day or night NOVEMBER THURSDAY 1 (306-60) 1888 at home to day raining as usual FRIDAY 2 (307-59) went to Mr Algates to day it rained at dark Willia came down with the lantern I staid all night Sally & Lucy went to the springs this forenoon SATURDAY 3 (308-58) Went to Mr. George Huts in the Bugy NOVEMBER MONDAY 5 (310-56) 1888 Hilly Sally & Lucy to Church at the Corners Monday Sally washed to day then they cut out a dress for Sally TUESDAY 6 (311-55) We went to Mr. Cris Ervins this Afternoons Willia and Mr. Alt came for Tea and spent the Evening it raind all the afternoon and Evening WEDNESDAY 7 (312-54) we went to the corners this Morning I got a pair of Boots then Sally brought us to the Station Sally got a root of a tooth out thank fortune we are home again Mein went to Clarks Charles went in the Evening NOVEMBER THURSDAY 8 (313-53) 1888 it is snowing this Afternoon it seems god t get home again they are burning up the trees that blew over with the storm FRIDAY 9 (314-52) it rained to day and is cold the rods are in a Fearful State SATURDAY 10 (315-51) �it rained harder than ever t d the fields were floded NOVEMBER MONDAY 12 (317-49) 1888 Sunday it snowed to night Sam Tade & Cas was here in the afternoon for Tea Monday Tory washed Charles went to South Mountain I have got a lame back TUESDAY 13 (318-48) Mame Brown came here to day to sou-help Alvin Arthur Hood is here working WEDNESDAY 14 (319-47) this is a lovely morning have had n rain since Saturday the snow has not gone off yet Willia Hyndman & Mr. Alt here for dinner NOVEMBER THURSDAY 15 (320-46) 1888 Willia and Mr. Alt here for Supper Lucy & Tory went to Thanksgiving Meting this Afternoon Mr Alt went home this Evening Willia staid the Snow is gone FRIDAY 16 (321-45) I was sick with cold chills last night was in bed all day Willie went home on the 5 Oclock Train Sarah Bower Sarah Smith & Sam was here this Evening SATURDAY 17 (322-44) Min & Lucy went down and called on Maud this Afternoon Mrs. Stanford and An Clark here this Afternoon MISSING NOVEMBER 18-25!!! NOVEMBER MONDAY 26 (331-35) 1888 they all went to Church but me Monday Tory washed it snowed Charles helped Sam thrash to day TUESDAY 27 (332-34) �Charles went to the Shop this Morning they all went down to the Church this Evening Mr Cameron gave then a Lecture and Execursion over the Rocky Mountains with a Magic Lantern WEDNESDAY 28 (338-33) it is raining this Morning Tib Armstrong was Married to day NOVEMBER THURSDAY 29 (334-32) 1888 Charles went after Alvin to day She did not come Mr Cameron here for Tea FRIDAY 30 (335-31) Charles went after Alvin to day and got her Manda Smith here to day DECEMBER SATURDAY 1 (336-30) a nice day I went to Mrs Vanallens this Afternoon Ema & Liza Hood here for Tea DECEMBER MONDAY 3 (338-28) 1888 we all went to the Stone Church Monday - a nice day Charles helped Sam thrash Lucy & Tory went to Town Andrew & Ema Rose here seling Tickets for the Aniversary TUESDAY 4 (339-27) Bill & Elen Middagh came up WEDNESDAY 5 (340-26) Willia Hyndman came up and the 3 went to the Fair DECEMBER THURSDAY 6 (341-25) 1888 Bill & Ellen went to Mrs McCargers came back here to night Ollie & Maud here this Evening a pedler staid here all night Charles killed his pig it weighted 2 hundred & 42 pounds FRIDAY 7 (342-24) �Bill Middagh went home to day Martha Clark & Anne Shaver here this Afternoon they had practice here to night for a Tea Meting at Hallville the thrashing Machine came to night SATURDAY 8 (343-23) Alvin & Lucy went to Town to day we have the thrashers it is a lovely day so nice and bright DECEMBER MONDAY 10 (345-21) 1888 we all went to Church to day Tory and I went to Halville Sunday the 9 James Anderson died this morning Monday the Girls washed Tory and Martha Clark went to Town John Mae is helping Charles clean up Buckwheat Mr Higgins and Mrs Hood was here TUESDAY 11 (346-20) Mr James Anderson was Buried to day Lucy & Alvin went to the Funeral it is a nice warm day Tory went to practice at Mr Shavers Tib & Aleck here to night WEDNESDAY 12 (347-19) it is very cold to day I went to Mr Christys this afternoon Charles went to South Mountain to the fair DECEMBER THURSDAY 13 (348-18) 1888 it is still very cold it is very nice wheeling Charles is getting a boil on his hand FRIDAY 14 (349-17) They had practice at Clarks it is still very cold Tory was at Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon SATURDAY 15 (350-16) I went to Mr Woods this Afternoon they had pratice at Mr Shavers it is warm to day Charles hand is prety sore DECEMBER MONDAY 17 (352-14) 1888 {written above entry: it is raining} we all went to Church Lucy staid at Tibs Monday a heavy fog and mist it is very warm it snowed and blowed to night they had practice at Mr Louse to night �TUESDAY 18 (352-13) it is prety cold this Morning Charles hand is no better WEDNESDAY 19 (354-12) it is nice to day Charles hand is no better DECEMBER THURSDAY 20 (355-11) 1888 Tory went to town with Clarks it is prety cold the ladies met at the Church they are gelling {getting} up a society they call the willing worters {workers} to meet every Month FRIDAY 21(356-10) it was very stormy they had their tea meting Alec Hyndman got his foot smashed to day and Charley H. got hurt with pouder the Doctor had to pick it out of his face SATURDAY 22 (357-9) Charles went down to Alec and Lucy came up with him his hand broke yesterday Frank came home to night DECEMBER MONDAY 24 (359-7) 1888 we went to Church yesterday to day Monday we killed 4 turkeys to day Charles went to town TUESDAY 25 (360-6) Christmas had come at last and it is past never to return our children and their families were all here there was 16 of us I wonder will we all be spared to meet next X god only knows we had a X tree old Santy Claus took the preasants off the tree there was lots of fun and lots of preasants god be with us till we meet again WEDNESDAY 26 (361-5) Charles went to school meting our snow is all gone it thawed all day X and rained some They went to the lecture to night in the Stone Church DECEMBER THURSDAY 27 (362-4) 1888 �Lory went to the Tea Meting at the Baptist Church it is very dark nights FRIDAY 28 (363-3) it is warm to day rained a little SATURDAY 29 (364-2) Charles & Lucy went to town to day the roads are rough I Bought a book from the Reverand Mr Hamond gave 5 Dollars for it DECEMBER MONDAY 31 (366) 1888 {Lucy wrote her own headings on this page for the days of the week} 1889? Monday Charles Min & Lucy went to Church the girls washed to day 1 Tuesday This is the first day of the new year Lucy & I went down to Alec to eat a Turky diner 2 Wednesday Lucy & Min went to their meting Tory & I went to Mr Vanallens to quilt it is a nice day 3 Thursday I went to E Alec Christy to day it is a nice warm day 4 Friday Charles went Otawa this morning they had a party to Alecks Clarks 5 Saturday Charles came home from Otawa to day had nice weather brought Lucy a wach 6 Sunday Charles Lucy and Tory went to church it rained all the afternoon 7 Monday They Thrashed to day it is town meting to day Lucy & Tib came up 8 Tuesday They finished Thrashing to day had 8 men Lucy is going down to Sallys with Alec 9 Wednesday it rained all day had a pedler for diner 10 Thursday it blew hard all night and is blowing hard this morning had turned cold Lucy came home to night got tea 11 Friday it is a nice morning Charles went down to Willia Cambells this morning �12 Saturday Charles went down to the corners for a load of coal for Mr Carson 13 Sunday Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church sid shaw came here to day DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JANUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 11 Monday it snowed all day to day Lucy went down to Mr Clarks the girls washed 12 Tuesday this is a nice day Charles helped Sam get Lee yesterday Afternoon and to day Mr Higgins here for Diner Min took Lucy to the Gower 13 Wednesday this is a very cold day my Eye is no better Charles has gone to an Auction this Afternoon 14 Thursday Mr Stanford and An Clark here for diner An & Tory went around for the Bible society Charles and Min went to the Concert at the new Catholic Church in town 15 Friday the Doctor was here and cut the lump in my Eye he says he thinks I will have to go to Montreal 16 Saturday the Doctor was here this Morning Says I ought to g soon and have an operation on my Eye James Ervin and wife & Sally was here to day our Boy came to day I like his looks 17 Sunday it rained last night is raining to day Charles Min & Tory went to Church Alec Tib here 18 Monday Charles is drawing wood to day it is snow snowing today my Eye is some better 19 Tuesday Charles drew the furnance down to day it is a stormy day my Eye is getting better 20 Wednesay Charles went to look for a Horse it is prety cold he got a Colt coming 4 gave a hundred the girls went to Vanallens Mr Higgins hear 21 Thursay �21 Thursay The Charles is drawing wood Tory went to Mr {Shavers?} Charles went to singing school nice day 22 Friday it snowed and blowed all day very cold 23 Saturday it is very cold weather storming yet Charles went to the Mill a grist for the cows 24 Sunday they all went to Church Charles and Min to the Sone Church Tory to Lallvile with Sam 25 Monday This is a beautiful day Charles is drawing wood Mr Vanalen seized Mr Woods things 26 Tuesday This is Ezras birth day 25 to day I wonder what is he doing Mr Wood here to day 27 Wednesay a cold morning day Charles and Min and Tory went to town it is and very cold DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–FEBRUARY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 28 Thursday a nice warm day Tory went down to Church with Sam we put in a Horse with Sams Andrew Rose came home with Sam here for diner 1 Friday this is the first day of March Mr Rose Sam and Tory went down to Church this Afternoon Min went at night Mr Rose came back with them and staid all night James Hyndmans wife here this Afternoon 1 Saturday Andrew Rose went home this Morning Charles and John are helping Sam saw wood a nice day 3 Sunday They all went to the Stone Church Tory went to Sunday school at the station they all went to Halville Evening 4 Monday Mr Woods things was sold to day Mrs Colemen {Cass?} and Mrs Furgison here they went down to Church 5 Tuesday a lovely morning Charles is drawing lags Tory went to Church Charles & John to singing school �6 Wednesay Charles went to the fair Sid Shaw came home with him Min Tory & John went to Church Mr Conly came home with Them and staid all night 7 Thursay Sid Shaw went home on the noon train the workers here this Afternoon Mrs A Hyndman Mifs Lima Hyndman Mrs I Clark Mrs H Clark Mrs A Clark Mifs Ane Clark Mrs I Smith Charles went to an Auction bought a cow gave 29 dollars a stormy day 8 Friday a nice morning but cold Tory Sam and Mr V went to see Mrs Crowbar she is very low Alph Tomkins was Married the 6 Lucy there 9 Saturday Charles & Lucy went to Kempville it was a cold stormy day 10 Sunday Charles Min & Lucy went ot the Stone Church Tory & Vanalens went to Hallville in the morning they all went to Hallville in the evening 11 Monday The girls washed Tory went to Church in there After 24 Sunday I got home from Alecks to day the roads are bad 25 Monday the girls washed it is a nice day Lucy & Tory went to Mr Christyes this Afternoon {Circled in bottom right corner: Boela to day} DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–MARCH. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 26 Tuesday Mr Higins here for Tea the sap dont run it is to cold 27 Wednesay Mr Higins James Begs Jim Clark Andrew tie {cri?} Frank & Jake Vanal Camel Bours An & Martha Clark Hilda Browen Tib Crisly Lisa Lockwood Chicky Cowen were all here to eat sugar 28 Thursday Charles is boiling sap sam Proser came to day he is going to work her this summer 29 Friday Mr Shaw and sister here to eat sugar Min & Lucy went to see Willian John Hyndman he is very low then went to Bill Clark �30 Saturday Charles is boiling sap to day Sunday 31 Sunday had very nice soup Sally & Nell came up Apr. 1 Monday Charles went to town took 8 galons syrup Min went to Vanalens Jake went to day 2 Tuesday Mr Higins and An & Sally & Nell here we sugared of for them Sally went home on the train William John Hyndman died this morning 3 Wednesay it rained and snowed to day but the sap run Charles boiled 4 Thursday William John Hyndman was buried to day at 10 a large funeral Mifs Lockwood here 5 Friday Charles went to the bush half past 3 this morning had a lot of sap to boil Mr Shaw & Sister here 6 Saturday Charles is in the bush sugard of 20 pound to day it is lovely weather 7 Sunday we all were to the Stone Church but Tory Mr M Williams preached 8 Monday Sugard of 20 pounds to day Robert Parker & John Mack here sugard of for them Lisa Lockwood here 2 boys from the station to eat sugar to night 9 Tuesday I went to Mr Chrislys this Afternoon Min & Tory went to Clarks they all went to singing school to night DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–APRIL. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 10 Wednesday Charles Min Lucy Tory & Gim Clark went to town to day a lovely day 11 Thursay I went to Mrs Vanalens to day Charles went to Sim Workmans to a raising bee 12 Friday Anne Shaver here to day we sugared of for her Charles went to the shop they went to singing school �13 Satuday Charles went to Mr Beggs to a raising bee the fore noon Lucy went to Alec Hyndmans 14 Sunday they all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville this Evening nice day 15 Monday they gathered the Buckets and the girls washed them it is lovely weather 16 Tuesday we cleaned the Carige shed to day Miny {written on the right margin: socio} Carilmam here Charles Min Lucy went to the sugar 17 Wesneys {Wednesday} we cleaned the door yard Charles & Sam went to Town with a load of hay Lucy went the William John Hyndmans 18 Thursday I went to Mr Beggs the boys plowed the orchard & garden Mrs Wood here Wednesday Min went to Mr Bowens this Afternoon 19 Friday I planted some potatoes potato onions and sowed some lettice to day 20 Saturday we had a nice shower last night the graps looks green Tory went to signing {singing} school 21 Sunday Tory and I went to Halville to Church 22 Monday the girls washed the wind is blowing very hard it is nice growing weather 23 Tuesday There was a sugar social at John Colmans to night I went to Aleck Clark Min to Ravens 24 Wednesday Tory went to singing school to night it rained so {hel?} had to stay all night 25 Thursday it is raining yo day Mrs Blair had a girl to night Mrs Frauts had a son 26 Friday Anne Beach came her this Morning they all went to the concert to night but Ane 27 Srtay {Saturday} it is still raining this morning Charles and I went to Jon Grants funeral at 2 o clock DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–MAY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} �1889 28 Sunday They all went to Church but me it rained this morning and rained all night 29 Monday it is raining still Charles started with the milk the roads are very bad Anne went to Mr Sheiks 20 Tuesday Charles sat out seders for a hedge and bought a seeder for sowing grain the girls is done cleaning up stairs papered 2 rooms May 1 Wednesday This is the first day of May the willing wor met at Clarks Mr Higings here Tuesday for tea 2 Thursday they finised {finished} cleaning house to day Mr Watson here all night 3 Friday it is cold Lucy went to John Peter Smiths 4 Saturday Lucy went down to Tibs staid all night Charles & Min went to Bob Beggs Ane Beech came here 5 Sunday Tory Anne Beech & I went to quarterly meting to day a lovely day & a good meling 6 Monday the girls washed Mrs Jade Smith had a young son to night 7 Tuesday Tory went to Winchester this morning Case Caselman here for diner 8 Wednesday the girles {isinod?} this morning painted the windows this afternoon it is warm 9 Thursday a little cooler this morning but is prety dry I have prety good health hope I am thankful 10 Friday Charles sowed some corn Min and Lucy droped it he plowed it in 11 Saturday Lucy went to the woods for flowers Charles went to town Sam got a new suit of clothes 12 Sunday Lucy went to the stone Church Charles Min & I went to the Bablist Church 13 Monday The Girls washed Mifs Macky here it is a nice day �14 Tuesday we made our garden planted sweet corn sow mangel seed till it rained set out tomatoes and cabage plants had a nice rain DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JUNE. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 15 Wednesay Min cleaned the Cellar I finished sowing the seeds a nice day Luther cam back 16 Thursay it is raining to day rained most roads fired all day Mister Higins here for tea 17 Friday a lovely morning Min is making shirts for Sam Tory is not home yet I went to Mr Colmans 18 Saturay Ema Wood and Loise Coleman here for rub rubarb a nice day Alec H got 4 pigs 19 Sundy Min and Lucy went down to Church and up to Sunday school in the Afternoon 20 Mony the girls washed I cut the dandalions out of the door yard planted cucumbers 21 Tuesdy I got a letter from Ezra how I do like to hear from my boys Lucy went to Alec Clarks 22 Wedney it rained a little to day it is very cold Tory came home yesterday 23 Thursy I went to John Smiths in the forenoon and Willia Balkwells in the Afternoon 26 Sunday went down to Church and staid to Tibs going to stay a week 2 Sunday came home to day went to Church had a good visit Sam Andrew here 3 Monday Charles and Lucy went down to the Church they have a bee taking of line Mr Higins went home 4 Tuesdy the girls washed 28 Friday Came home from Winchester to day was there 3 weeks had a good visit 29 Satury we have had very wet weather for the last 3 weeks Tory went to Osgood with Gim Clark �30 Sundy Charles and I went to Church to day Lucy went to Sunday school it is very warm 1 Monday Tory came home to day Lucy and Min went down to help clean. The Church it rained to day 2 Tuesay The girls washed to day Lucy went to Town Alec H was here and helped Charles plough DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–JULY. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 3 Wedny Charles and Min went to Town Lucy went down to the Church 4 Thursay it is a nice day it rained heavy last night 5 Friay they girls came up form Winchester Frank Ira and Min here this evening Charles sowed Buckwheat to day 6 Satuary the girls went down to Alec Hyndmans this Afternoon tis a nice day 7 Sunday Charles Tory Grace Erving Grace Algate Miny Hyndmanwent to Camp Meting 8 Monday the girls went to Vanalens this Afternoon Mr Higins Maude and Ane Clark here 9 Tuesday Charles but a peace of Clover to day the girls went home to night 10 Wedney Mrs Eret and Neil McIntyre was here for Tea 11 Thursday John Middagh Tom McCuit George Mcphale was here staid all night 12 Friday they boys went home this morning Charles Min Lucy & Tory went to the Aniversary 13 Saturday Charles went to Town this Afternoon there was prety heavy rain some hail 14 Sunday Charles Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville the girls went to Sunday School at the School House 15 Monday Charles went to the gower to see about firing the burying ground �16 Lucy went to John Smiths staid all night Ed Watson here for Diner 17 Wedney I went to Mr Frasers in the forenoon Mr Smiths in the Afternoon 18 Thursy Lucy and Tory went to Mr Wood here. in the Afternoon 19 Friday Mr Hood helping Charles to day they are drawing in Hay Mr Christy is moving his barns comenced yesterday DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–AUGUST. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 20 Saturday it rained last night Charles wen to Winchester for some machinery 21 Sunday we all went to Church in the morning Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School & Church in the A Evening 22 Monday Mr & Mrs Shaver and Miſs Barnhart here it rained last night poor hay weather 23 Tuesday Tuesday it is nice to day Tory and Martha went to see Sally Hyndman 24 Wedney we are all well and nice weather 25 Thursday Min and Lucy went down to Church Lisa and Lyty May Wood here for Diner 26 Friday Mrs Martins here Min went picking beries Tory went to take a leson staid to Prayr meting 27 Saturday they got in a lot of hay yesterday all they had down in rained most all day to day 28 Sunday Tory and I went to Church at Halville Charles & Min went to the Stone Church tis their sacrament Sunday Lucy came home with them she has been to Aleck Hyndmans since Thursday 29 Monday the girls washed it rained to day 30 Tuesday Mrs {Fraits?} and Mrs Coleman here tis a good Hay day 31 Wednesay Charles took Tory to Alec Hyndmas to day Charles bought a horse the 29 �1 Thursday this is the 1day of August Mrs Blackburn and Mrs Christy here Tory yesterday Tory came home to night Min and Lucy went to Mr Colmans 2 Friday Aleck Clarks wife had a son to day Jesy Blackburn here all day 3 Satury Charles and Min went Winchester to day Mrs Blair and Mrs Vanalen here to day 4 Sunday Tory was sick last night she is no better this morning Lucy went down to Church 5 Monday the girls washed to day a nice day 6 Tuesday Magy Christy here I went to see Maud DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–SEPTEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 7 Wednesday Mrs Wood here Mr Wood helping Charles in his wheat Lucy went to the Manse 8 Thursday Mary and Agy Middagh came here and William John Hyndmands wife and girl 9 Friday Charles took the girls down to Alecks H Mr Higins got a horse to go to Spencerville 10 Saturday Mary and Agga Middagh went up to Mr McCargers Charles Min and Nell went to Town 11 Sunday they all went to Church but Min and I Tory has a bad cold 12 Monday the girls went to Jo Clarks Min and Nall went to John Peter Smiths 13 Tuesday the girls went to Bill Clarks this forenoon & to Alecs Clarks this Afternoon and then home 14 Wednesday it rained to day Nely went to Mr Clarks and had to stay all night it rained so hard �15 Thursday the girls drove back to see Ane Cumings she is a little better Min went to see Maud Nely to Colemans 16 Friday nothing in particualer hapened 17 Saturday I am no feeling well have a bad cold they drew in some grain 18 Sunday they all went to Church but Tory and I I feel worse to day Alec and Tib here for diner had a turkey 19 Monday the girls washed to day I feel a little Torys cold hangs on to her yet 20 Tuesday Nell Lucy & Ezy and Maud Coleman all went down to Winchester on the train 21 Wednesay Min made soap to day Sam helped Sam Vanalen thrash did not get done 22 Thursday helped thrash Mr Wood here helping with the Buckwheat I am feeling some better 23 Friday this is Charles Birthday 42 to day Mrs Begs Mary & Manda Smith and their cousen here there was quite a shower after tea Charles to Mr Begs home DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–OCTOBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 24 Saturday it is prety cold this morning Charles went to Town 25 Sunday we all went to Church to day the girls all went to Sunday School 26 Monday the girls washed Lucy went to Gid Smiths Min went to see Maud 27 Tuesday Tory and I went back to John Smiths to see Mrs James Smith 28 Wednesay Tory and Martha Clark went to Town they each got a dress 29 Thursday our folks stacked to day and yesterday 30 Friday I went to Mr Clarks this afternoon a girl staid here all night last night �31 Saturday this has been a lovely week not rained any this week goot for harvesting 1 Sunday this is the first day of September Lucy Tory & I went to Churet at Hyndmans 2 Monday the girls washed Min & Lucy 3 Tuesday Sid Shaw came here to night Monday I went to Sally Hyndmans 4 Wednesy the Boys all went to the fair I came home to day 5 Thursy Min and Lucy went to meet the wiling workers at Mr W Camel 6 Friday Charles and Sam helped Sam Vanalen Mame Brown here helping Tory make a {Trefs?} 7 Saturday we had thrashers had 13 men did not get done Mame went home to night 8 Sunday Min Lucy Tory went to the Tory and I went to Halville to Church 9 Monday Min and Tory washed they finished thrashing to day Lucy went to Vanalens 10 Tuesday Tuesday a nice day the 2 Doctors was here this Evening DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–NOVEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 Mr Higins and Martha here 11 Wednesday they are drawing gravel on the road Ane Beach came here on the Train 12 Thursay they are drawing gravil to day Tory took Ane Beach to Mr Sheaks 13 Friday they are still drawing gravel Mr Vanalen and Aunt Sary here to day 14 Saturday Ane Beach came down her and Tory went to Mr Shavers 15 Sunday They all went to the Stone Church in the Morning Tory & Ane to halville in the Evening �16 Monday Anne went to Mr Sheiks Tory went to Tib Armstrongs he came after her Martha Smith here 17 Tuesday it rained all day 18 Wednesday Mr Vanalen & I went to Gid Smiths Lisa and Bertha & Ane Carson came here to day 19 Thursday the girls went home this Afternoon Min & Lucy went to Sid Shaws this Afternoon 20 Friday it rained most all day I am all alone 21 Saturday Charles went to Town & brought in the flowers to day for fear of frost it is cold to day 22 Sunday Charles and I went to the Stone Church Tory had not got home yet I feel lonely to day 23 Monday I washed to day I am alone yet I dont feel very tired 24 Tuesday Tory came home at noon Tib fetched her I Baked and groned to d {short for today} I was glad to see Tory come Charles went to Winchester fair 25 Wednesay it is a lovely day Charles came home to night they have had nice weather 26 Thursday a rainy morning cleard off they had a Reception for Mr Myres Tory was there he brought his Bride home 27 Friday Tory went to Mr Shavers to take her leson I hung the plants down sellar to day Cas came here to night DATE. CASH ACCOUNT–DECEMBER. RECEIVED. PAID. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 28 Saturday Charles went to {Iraquoise?} after the girls Tib came here this Afternoon Cas went away �29 Sunday it rained a little to day Frank & Miny was here for Tea Charles & the girles came home 30 Monday This is John birth day 45 to day it is raining Albert Wear came here to work this morning 1 Tuesday this is the first day of October 46 year to day since we were Married time flies fast Charles went to the Kemptvill fair Min and Tory went down to Tibs to help her sew a Carpet 2 Wednesday 46 year to day since I came here it is a long time Min Tory Charles went to the fair a cold day 3 Thursday Charles went to Ogdenburg fair it rained most all day I am feeling prety well 4 Friday it is a cold windy day how I dread the cold Winter I wish it was over Torys cold is worse 5 Saturday Charles went to Town to day Lucy went to Alec Hyndmans this forenoon Min put up a quilt to day 6 Sunday it snowed half of this day no one went to church 7 Monday I went to Tibs to day to stay a week we had 12 Little pigs to day 13 Sunday went to Church from Tibs Charly and Magy brought me home 14 Monday we are having very nice weather now 15 Tuesday Lucy & Tory went to Mrs Frasers to day 16 Wednesday Mandy Smith came here this Morning staid all night Tory & I went to see An Fraser she is sick 17 Thursday Lucy and Mandy went to Mr Clarks this forenoon and to Alec Clarks this Afternoon 18 Friday I went to Mr Beggs to day Ezra Mills and Robert Parker here for diner 19 Saturday Tory and Anne Clark went to Town to day DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–JANUARY. DOLLS. CTS. �{Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 20 Sunday Tory and I went to Church & Charles & Min they went to Halville in the Evening 21 Monday the girls washed to day Lucy is sick with a cold Lucy came 22 Tuesday I am 67 years old to day I feel older than that Tory went down to Tibs this Morning 23 Wednesday I went down to Willia Hyndmans to day on the cars found them all well 29 Tuesday I came home from Sally to day Jane Tomkins came here Thursday is I went home to night they commenced metings at the station Monday night 30 Wednesday Tory went to Town with An Clark Mr Higgins here to diner Charles Min & Lucy went to Meting 31 Thursday this is the last say of the Month Tory went down to Meting to the Station 1 Friday the first day of November it is very dull weather Tory Min & Charles went down to Church 2 Saturday Mr Wear here to day they are fixing the Arch 3 Sunday Tory and I went to Halville Church in the Morning Charles Min & Lucy to the Stone Church Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School at three Charles & Tory went down to the Station in the Evening 4 Monday this is Tibs birth day 35 how fast the time flies Lucy went home with Alec Hyndman 5 Tuesday Charles and Alec H went to Otawa this Morning Mrs Smith & Mrs Fraser was here to day 6 Wednesday Mrs Wear here to do some stiching Min went to John Smiths the willing workers met there I went to prayr meting at the station Charles came home on the 5 Oclock train we had a splendid meting 7 Thursday Charles and Min went down to Church they have a thanks giving sermon �12 Tuesday I went to Alec Hyndmans to day they had a young Daughter (Nov) 1 Wednesday Sally had a young Daughter this Morning at 2 {written in pencil by another hand: May be a missing page after this last entry} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–FEBRUARY. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 December 1 Sunday Came home to day with sprained wrist the Doctor splintered it it is very painful 2 Monday Sam Vanalen & Malon Beach here this Afternoon Charles went to the grave yard 3 Tuesday Charles killed a pig it weighed 280 4 Wednesday Charles went to the fair Malon Beach here for diner and tea 5 Thursday Min went down to Mr Christys this Afternoon Sid Shaw came here this Afternoon 6 Friday a very nice day good sleighing Sid went home after diner Alec Hyndman here last night Mr Higins and Robert Hyndman & Mrs Mear hear Min went to Sally Hyndmans 7 Saturday a lovely day Charles went to the shop Tory finished her jacket to day 8 Sunday Charles and Min went to Church in the morning Tory and I went to Mr Spearers she is very low 9 Monday Mrs Shaver died this Morning at 4 Tory went this Afternoon and staid all night Charles killed 14 Turkeys this forenoon 10 Tuesday Charles took his Turkey to Town Vanallens Min and Tory went to the funeral down at Vancamps Church left the house at 10 I am all alone my arm is gaining a little the sermon was preached by Mr Craig from job 5 chapter 26 and 27 verses rained to night 11 Wednesday Tory started to go to Sallys but the Train was 40 minutes late she came home Mr Higgins here for tea �12 Thursday Tibs baby is a month old to day this is a lovely day tiss prety cold Lucy came up on the noon Train they are well at Sallys 13 Friday Sallys baby is a month old to day Charles fell and hirt {probably meaning hurt} his wrists yesterday Tory went down to Church at the station charles is thrashing buckwheat Mrs Beggs here this Afternoon {Written in bottom left corner: Mrs Beggs here 19} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–MARCH. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here and dates everything herself} 1889 14 Saturday Min and Tory went down to Mr Clarks this Afternoon finished thrashing 15 Sunday they all went to Church this morning Tory went to Sunday School at 3 16 Monday Sam and Tory went down to Mishonary {missionary} meting to night at Halville 17 Tuesday Charles and Sam Wortman cleaned up Buckwheat this forenoon Charles & Min went to Town this Afternoon 18 Wednesday Tory went to Vanallens to stay with Miny she is sick they went to Town to day 19 Thursday Charles Lucy and Tory went to Town to day they roads are all thawing out 20 Friday Min and Lucy went to Aleck Hyndmans Tory and Sam went to Mr Cumings to night 21 Saturday it rained to day Sam and Tory went down to Mr Shavers to practice for Sunday School 22 Sunday a very stormy Morning first it was sleet then it snowed and then it turned to rain 23 Monday we hit thrashers to day it is a lovely day Tuesday it 24 Tuesday it is a stormy day it rained and then it snowed Charles killed a Beef 25 Wednesday this xmas I got a book cost 2 dollars from Min Lucy and Tory and a Dreſs from Charls Min and Charls went to Sids Shaws �26 Thursday the wind blowed very hard to day they came home tonight 27 Friday Charles Lucy and Tory went to the Baptist tea meting 28 Saturday a nice day Charles went to Mill Tory went down to practice 29 Sunday Charles and Lucy went to Church Tory went down to the station to Church staid all night 30 Monday Tory went down to practice 31 Tuesday Willia and Ada Graham here this Afternoon they all went to the station to a concert had an Oister supper after Clarks {last line is cut off} DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–MAY. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} 1 I am Monarch of all I survey my night there is none to dispute from the seuter all round to the sea I am Lord of the Fowl and the Bruit 2 O solitude where are thy charms thy sages have seen in the thy face better dwell in the midst of Alarms than Raign in the horable place 3 I am out of humanitys reach I must finish my journey alone never hear the sweet music of speech I start at the sound of my own 4 Society friendship and love dwine bestowed uppon man how soon would I reach you again 5 the beasts that roam over the plain my form of indefince see they are so uniquainted with man their tanaeness is shocking to me �DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–JUNE. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} Sunday 1889 6 My sorrows I then might aswaige from the ways of Religion and Truth might learn the wisdom of Age and be cheered by the solace of youth DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–NOVEMBER. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} Comenced to read the Testament New year {the following are in the left columns} 2 Chapters Sunday 2 Chapters Monday 1 Chapters Tuesday 2 Chapters Wednesday 2 Chapters Thursday 2 Chapters Friday 2 Chapters Saturday 4 Chapters Sunday 4 Chapters Monday 4 Chapters Tuesday 4 Chapters Wednesday 4 Chapters Thursday �5 Chapters Friday 6 Chapters Saturday Chapters Sunday Chapters Monday Chapters Tuesday Chapters Wednesday Chapters Thursday Chapters Friday Chapters Saturday Chapters Sunday Chapters Monday Chapters Tuesday C {the following are in the right column} 1896-1854=42 Lucy {Middagh?} 1900-1822=78 John 1912-1844=68 1928-1849=79 1925 Sally 1928-1849=79 Lucy 1921-1852=69 1878 1871 1847 1844 1948 1871 1871 �DATE. BILLS PAYABLE–NOVEMBER. DOLLS. CTS. {Lucy Middagh disregards heading in journal here} June 30 Charles and I went to Halville heard the Reverend Mr Mires preach from Timothy Chap 11 verse July 14 Tory and I heard the Reverend Mr Mires from Luke 11 Chapter 9 vers at Halville July 21 {big?} the R Mr Higins from Deut 15 Chapter 15 verse July 28 Tory and I heard the R Mr Mires from John 3 Chapter 16 verse September 1 heard a sermon from the R Mr McDermit from John 3 Chapter 16 verse September 8 heard a sermon from Mr Corigan from Corinthians 3 Chapter 21, 22, 23 verses September 22 heard a sermon the R Mr Higgins from Chronicles 28 Chapter, & 9 verse October 20 heard a sermon from the reverend Mr Myres from John 3 Chapter 16 verse November 3 heard a sermon from the R Mr Myres from Romans 12 Chapter 1 verse November 21 head a sermon from the Reverend Mr Higgins from Zachariah 12 Chapter 10 verse December 1 heard a sermon from the Reverend Mr Higgins from Romans 8 Chapter 30 vers For more information on Lucy Middagh, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Lucy Middagh Diary Collection Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Scanned Photocopied Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/62c7839116d09e0f5a33f3406f5e6e1c.pdf b1885cf5c23070521c0971d290b896e6 PDF Text Text ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/ef1d2e6f19e6ace87e572cd0294f91bc.pdf c23069025fbfc88a0900815a1c939007 PDF Text Text Lucy Middagh (1822-1900) 1884-1887 Diary Transcribed by Rural Diary Archive Volunteers Mrs. John Middagh Comenced May the 1 1884 {The following is a newspaper clipping} Obituary. Lucy A. Rosseter, wife of the late John Middagh of Mountain Station, whose death occurred on the 21st inst., was born in the town of Lyous, N.Y., on Oct, 22, 1822. She was married Oct. 1st 1843 and settled with her husband on part of lot 2, 6th concession of Mountain township, where she lived until the time of her death. She was the mother of eleven children, namely, John H. of Jackson, Mich; Mary, deceased, wife of Robt. Parker of Winchester; Charles H. of Mountain with whom she lived; Sally; wife of Wm. Hyndman, Winchester, Lucy A., wife of J.C. Johnston, Winchester; Dinah E., wife of Alex. Hyndman, now dead; Wm. A., Samuel and Ezra S. of Petaluma, Cal; Victoria A., wife of Dr. Jamieson, Mountain Station, and one child that died in infancy. The deceased lady who was in her 78th year, had been a devoted member of the Methodist church for over forty years. {Back to diary entry} May 1, 1884 Thurs 1 A beautiful day Mrs. Smith and Mrs Fraser here in the after noon rained in the evening Friday 2 very nice Morning we went to Kemptville very high wind in the After noon Saturday 3 Went to John McCargers Sunday 4 John McCargers was Buried had a splendid sermon the text was from the first Epistle General of John 3 Chapter 1 verse Monday 5 rained a little a nice Growing day Tuesday 6 cleaned the room and put down a new Carpet and Set out Strawberries a very nice day all feel tired got a letter from Samy the third always glad to hear from the Children how I wish I could see them all �Wednesday 7 a beautiful morning a nice rain in the afternoon John and me went to Mr Vanalens in the After noon the Minister and his Wife was there and John Vanalen and Mrs Stanford and we all took the Sacrement with Aunt Katie She was very poorly She is very old not likely she will see many more days She will soon be 92 the 10 of May is she lives so long Thursday 8 another nice day went to another Funeral to day a little child 7 months old it has made a good exchange gone home to be for ever with the Lord Friday 9 it rained a little all day they planted Potatoes this fore noon the Girls papered upstairs to day Aunt Katy is very poorly I dont think she will last very long I go to See her most every day Saturday 10 very dull and rainy went to see Aunt Katy she is 92 to day She is very poorly the air put down a carpet upstairs to day Sunday 11 a beautiful morning Charles and Min went to Church in the morning James and Lucy came home with them Lucy and me went to see Aunt Katie She is faling all the time pa and me and Tory went to the school house to Meeting heard a good Sermon from John 3 Chapter 14 and 15 verses Henry McCarger is no better Monday 12 a nice day but cold I made soap to day the girls washed went to see Aunt Katy she is no better she Coughs a great deal I feel tired to night old age is creping in may the Lord spare me to see my Children that is away but his will be don Thursday 13 Cleaned the Cubboard in the Seller and got a bad cold it is a nice day but rained in the evening it is nice growing wether Friday 14 it is very cold to day I am not feeling very well have a bad cold but am thankful I am no worse the Lord is good to me I hope I am Thankful for all his mercies Mrs Beggs and Mrs John Peter Smith was here to day Aunt Katy is no better Min was to see her we got a new pump to day Charles is plowing Sod Henry McCarger is no better Thursday 15 is a very nice day but rather cold for things to grow well was to see Henry McCarger he is no better had Company to day John Vanalen Peter Sypes Albert Rose and Mr Cartner Aunt Katy is no better getting weaker Friday 16 very Cold all day John went to Kemptville to day Tory went to Mr Colmans to a quilting bee it is raining to night we sent of 4 letters to day one each to one of the boys O that I could see them all tonight but it cannot bee I must be content I will try �Saturday 17 a nice day but cold went in the Afternoon to help Mrs Colman quilt our girls had company Amanda Smith and Miss Wiles we got a letter from our dear son William was so glad to hear from him he is well we lost a Calf last night 5 weeks old it choked Sunday 18 a nice warm day to day Charles and Min and Tory went to Church this morning the Sick is about the same Monday 19 a nice morning Cassie Castleman and me went to John Peter Smiths there was quite a Shower in the After noon the first Thunder we had this Spring every thing looks so fresh after the shower Tuesday 20 nice warm morning it was a growing night but it rained all the after noon Tory and An Clark went to Clarks in the morning and Jo brought them home to night Aunt Katy about the same the Lord is good to us health and Strength to praise him O may I love him with all my heart Wednesday 21 a nice growing day we are all in good health and Aunt Katy and Henry are about the Same what a blessing is good health and how little we think about it when we are well Thursday 22 a nice day I went to Mr Beggs in the fore noon and Mr Clarks in the after noon and Mrs Colman and Miss Munroe and Rose McCarger was here and Rose staid the night we had a nice warm rain last night we planted melons on wednesday and sat out 50 Cabage plants I forgot to put it down that day and we lost a Calf last Friday it hung itself it was 5 weeks old and a big one the Sick are no better Andrea Christy died this Friday 23 May a very nice growing morning after the rain a very nice day and very warm we planted some Potatoes corn to day Clint Pelton was here to day and left a Sewing Mashine he wants to trade I don’t know whether we will trade or not the Sick is no better I hope they go the right Source for Strength the Lord helps us all to be prepared when he sees fit to take us Comenced to use Ice to day for the first Saturday 24 May a nice morning pa and me went up to Jims Carsons and had a good visit we do not go to see our Children as often as we should we dont know how long we will be here Sunday 25 a nother nice day Charles and Min and Tory went up to the Baptist Church there was 3 Immersed in that Church and pa and me went to the School House to Preaching heard a splendid Sermon the Text was in Luke the 16 Chapter and 2 verse give an acount of thy Steward Ship for thou may be no longer Steward O when my Steward ship is ended may I hear the welcome words well don good and faithful Servant come up higher �Monday 26 another nice day the Girls washed to day and I Caned 7 Cans of Rhubarb the Musketoes are begining to come I hope they will no stay long Alec Hyndman was here today they are all well Aunt Katy is sinking all the time Henry is no better Tuesday 27 a cold day for the time of year this is Torys birthday 23 to day how the time flies Maggie and Anna Martin are here and staid all day Tory went home with them to stay 2 or 3 days Tory is the last girl and I dont know how long she will stay with us but it is the way of the world Ana Hut gets married to day Wednesday 28 very cold to day we planted Potatoes to day and Corn but if they don’t freese in the hill they will do well I was to see Henry today he is worse today has got a new cold Aunt Katy is a little better to day Ana and Marth Clark was here this evening it will Freese tonight if it dont get warmer Thursday 29 Frose hard last night there was lots of ice pa went to the Hall this Morning the boys is cutting Shingle bolts Andrew Christy died this Morning will be Buried Saturday has been Sick a long time had a Cancer in the Bowels suffered a great deal still keeps cold Friday 30 still keeps very cold Mr Martin brought Tory home and staid for dinner we went to South Mountain in the after noon Sick no better Saturday 31 still keeps cold we went to Andrews Funeral to day was Burried at 11oclock a long dusty ride a very large Funeral was very tired when we got home we went to see Mike Loux he is very low the Doctor says he cant have but a few days the Lord prepare him for death the last of the month another month gone never to return time speeds away June 1884 Sunday 1June a butiful morning nice and warm Charles is lame the Hors steped on his foot yesterday the Sick about the Same Alec and Tib came up in the evening and all the Children Monday 2 a nice day the girls washed Sid Vanallan was here with a Sewing Machine Tib Christie and Mrs Blair was here Tuesday 3 a warm day they washed Sheep to day John Middagh and wife and Lucy Middagh was here to day the Sick is no better Aunt Kate lingers so long I dont know how she stands it �Wednesday 4 a very warm day we were at the fair to day a great many people were there William Middagh and wife and Joseph and Marry Middagh was her for supper Henry is no better Aunt Katy is a little better looks like rain to night Thursday 5 It is still very warm and dry looks like a drouth Pete Everts here for diner the girls went to Mr Christies to help them make a carpet I went to see Henry he is no better Friday 6 Still warm and dry My Mr Douglas Sheard our sheep today we had 23 and 24 lambs have not heard from the Sick today what a great blessing health is and how lightly we prise it till we lose it then it is to late Saturday 7 a nice warm day Miss Thomson was here and staid all night till Sunday night Sunday 8 a warm day they all went to Church this morning Miss Thomson went home to night the Sick is no better Monday 9 a nice warm morning turned very cold in the after noon we went to a funeral Albert Richesons wife Tuesday 10 a cold day Mr and Mrs Martin was here all day had a good visit Tory went to Kemptville William Anderson was Maired to day Wednesday 11 a nice warm day James and Lucy and Alec and Tib and their Children was here to day the men went to South Mountain to the fair Thursday 12 a nice warm day all at home and all well but my Self I am not very well these days Friday 13 a butiful day Charles is away Jacob Vanalen is here to work to day Saturday 14 another nice day went to see Mike Loux found him very poorly cant stir his legs atal they are stif and swelled got a letter from my Sister her Son got killed on the Cars he got hurt the 20 and died the 23 of May Sunday 15 another nice day they all went to Church in the morning and I wrote 3 letters to my dear Sons one to John one to William one to Samuel and pa wrote one to Ezra the Sick is no better how hard it is to be Sick and yet it is all for the best Monday 16 a very warm day we have 3 teams drawing Manure I have got a Cold �Tuesday 17 still have 3 teams drawing Manure the warmest day yet 90 Degrees in the Shade cold no better Coughed a lot last night the Sick are about the same Wednesday 18 Just as warm as yesterday Charles is plowing the faller I don’t know how the men Stands it in the Sun Min and Mrs Vanallen went to Mrs Clarks yesterday I forgot to put it down Thursday 19 a very warm day we are looking for rain but it don’t come every thing is so dry things cant grow but the Lord knows best when to send it we must submit to his will Friday 20 another warm day it is 90 above Zero for 3 or 4 days right along Hellen Smith was here to day the Sick a little better Saturday 21 another hot day no rain yet Min and Tory went to South Mountain to day and I done the work O how little tires me now but then I am getting old Sunday 22 another hot day no rain yet how much a good shower would do but we must be content the Sick about the same went to Meting Monday 23 another hot dry day but is looking like rain to night it would come very welcome I am not feeling well these few days pain in my head and shoulders the New Ralga I think nothing like health Charles went to the Hall today Tuesday 24 a very nice warm morning but we got a good Shower at noon the men are working on the Roads to day Henry is very poorly Wednesday 26 they are working on the Roads yet Min and Tory went to Sid Shaws to day it is very nice after the rain Thursday 27 every thing looks good after the rain I am not feeling very well Tory went to Mrs Frasers this after noon Alec and Tib went up to James Carsons to day I don’t go to see the Children as often as I should Friday 28 another warm day John and I went to Kemptville to day Stoped to Mr Martins coming home and made a visit Saturday 29 another hot day every thing is drying up for want of rain it looks as though it was going to be hard times I got a letter from my dear Sister Abigail to day Sunday 30 another hot day no rain yet John and Tory went to Church in the Morning and staid to Hyndmans for dinner the Sick no better yet �Monday 31 this is the last day of the month and hot and dry as ever not feeling verry well but thank God for his many mercies to me July Tuesday 1 this is another warm dry day Wednesday 2 still warm and dry went to Mr Smiths and Mr Frasers pa came after me in the evening Thursday 3 still warm and no rain pa and Min went to Kemptville in the after noon went after new Suit of Clothes Friday 4 cool and nice this morning we went to Winchester to day went to Sallys cool all day a nice rain to night every thing looks nice after the rain found them all well Saturday 5 a beautiful day after the rain Jim Middaghs wife and Lucy Middagh was at Sallys this afternoon a visiting rained half the afternoon Sunday 6 a nice morning went to Jim Irvins for dinner was going home in the after noon but it rained again we had to Stay Monday 7 very cold in the morning came home this morning and was neither of us well found them all well at home Sylvester came home on Saturday don’t know how long he will stay Charles and him went to Kemptville this after noon Tory and Tib Armstrong went Friday Tuesday 8 Martha Clark and Tib Armstrong was here Thursday a visiting I forgot it then Wednesday 9 Tib Armstrong here learning to paint a very nice day got a picture from William so glad Thursday 10 Phil Hut and Adela Hut here visiting Charles commenced to cut Hay Friday 11 drew in three loads of Hay Mrs Vanalen and Mrs Gid Smith here in the after noon and An and Martha Clark and Jane Christie was here in the evening Saturday 12 a nice rain in the morning Charles and Min went to Kemptville this after noon they had a great fire at West Winchester Beaches Mills all burned down and other Buildings besides they had a great loss Tory and Tib Armstrong went down to Dicks Beggs to night to stay all night Sunday 13 pa and Tory and Tib Armstrong went down to Church this morning it rained before �they got home Charles and Min went up to James Carson he is not well has a bad Cough and is spitting blood I pray to the Lord that he may get better his will be don Monday 14 a nice morning but showry through the day Tuesday 15 Tory and Tib Armstrong went to William John Hyndman to day Cachy Hay wether Wednesday 16 very cool today I went to see Mrs Smith She is no better been Sick a long time Thursday 17 the Sick is no better our men is working at their Hay it is showry wether the girles went picking berries to day we got a letter from John he sent his babys picture it is a good one dear little fellow I wish I could see him I hope they don’t make a idol of him they may have to give him up Friday 18 a good hay day I went to Mr Christys to day the Sick no better Saturday 19 rained a little in the morning but cleared off the girls went picking berries Sunday 20 it is raining a little this morning but faired up Charles and Min went up to Church pa and me went to the School house to Meting in the evening had a good Sermon Monday 21 the girls went Tory went with Maggie and Anny Marton down to Mcyntires to pick berries and got none Tuesday 22 a nice day they had a Sosial Lawn Sosial at Clarks they all went but me saw Henry he feels very Hapy now since he has found peace Wednesday 23 the girls went to pick berries in the morning and we had a nice rain in the afternoon got a letter from John Thursday 24 the girls went picking berries again and got each a pail we have 2 galons any {continued on the next page of the diary} and ½ Canned. Tib Armstrong and Tory went to Mr Christies in the after noon Friday 25 a nice Hay day the men are getting in their Hay a Tin Pedler here for Supper Saturday 26 a nice morning pa and me went to see James Carson he is a little better but not able to do any thing �Sunday 27 it rained most all day I was very sorry it was Sacrament Sunday at South Mountain and we intended to go but we must put up with disapointments got a letter from Samy Saturday he has had Sore Eyes but they are better now he has a good deal of bad luck Monday 28 a nice growing morning it feels fresh after the rain went to see Henry he is very poorly getting weaker Tuesday 29 our last Cow Came in to day we have 10 now Charles Cut the faul Wheat today it is very good Wednesday 30 a nice Morning Mrs Vanallen and Min and me went up to Gid Smiths this afternoon and we had a heavy Shower Stoped to see Henry he is no better got a letter from Samy his Eye is very bad O how I wish he was home Thursday 31 it has rained most all day Charles and Min went up to Sid Shaws this After noon Mrs Johnstone died last night will be buried to morrow August 1884 Friday 1 I was at the funeral to day there was 2 funerals to day at the same time Mrs Lenion was the other one the Minister came with us to diner Saturday 2 a nice morning Charles and Min went to Winchester to day they are coming {continued on the next page of the diary} home to morrow Elisa Beech came here to night and Staid all night went to see Henry he is no better Sunday 3 a very warm day we all went to the Baptest Church this morning James and Lucy came home with us Charles came home to night Monday 4 showery all day am afraid our fall Wheat will grow but the Lord sends the rain and we must Submit to his will Henry is no better pa was there today Charles and Sam has gone to Kemptville to night Tory sent a letter to Samy Tuesday 5 pa went went dow to Alec Hyndmans it is a very nice day Wednesday 6 we all went to the Festival they had on the Camp ground a large gathering they made 144 dollars a good time Thursday 7 Min and I went up to Sid Shaws his wife is poorly �Friday 8 a nice day I went to see Henry he is very poorly his feet and legs are sweeled very bad I don’t think he will stand it very long but he is resigned and that is a great blessing Tory and Electa Fraser went to Mr Furgisons to day I hope they will get home Safe they drove themselves I don’t like it Saturday 9 a very nice day they cut Spring Wheat to day it is very good Henry no better Sunday 10 a very warm day we went down to the Hall Meting in the morning Monday 11 a nice day we had Company to day for dinner Min and Tory went to Duncan Smiths in the after noon Tuesday 12 we had Thrashers to day they Thrashed the Faul Wheat and Rye James and Lucy Came down last night and Stayd all night and went to Alec Hyndman to day Tory went with them Wednesday 13 they Cut the first Oats to day pa and Charles went to a Meting of the Scot act this after noon Jin and Lucy came back here and Staid all night he is a little better Thursday 14 James and Lucy went home this morning it is very warm 93 below zero cant work Friday 15 the wether no Cooler how I wish it would rain to cool the air Saturday 16 hotter still the men could not work in the After noon not feeling well Sunday 17 Charles Min Sam and Tory went to Church in the Morning Sad news in the After noon Sylvester was Drowned in Kemptville we got the word at 1 Oclock and went back O what a Sad blow it was to us all we fetched him home at night and Buried him the next day at 2 Monday 18 there was a very large Funeral 3 Ministers here Sermon preached by the Reverend Mr Furgison the Text was from the 2 Book of Kings 20 Chapter last clause of the 1 verse Set Thine House in Order for thou shall Die and not live it is a Solem time O that all my Children would set their House in Order Tuesday 19 as warm as ever we all feel tired out to day went to see Henry is very bad Wednesday 20 warm to day spent the fore noon with Henry faned and kept the flies off him I think he has not long to live but he is prepared to go �Thursday 21 Spent the afternoon with Henry he is no better he is failing fast Friday 22 Tib was here today coud not get Henry till to night found him very poorly Saturday 23 pa and Charles birth day Sad news to day Henry Died this morning at 6 Oclock was there all day Anne Martin went home today been here a week Minnie and Nellie has been here a week going home to morrow Sunday 24 at to Mrs McCargers all day Henry looks so Calm and peaceful he has gone home Monday 25 went to the Funeral to day it was a large Funeral O what a Sad time for us Tuesday 26 went up to Mrs McCargers to night they are very lonely there came a letter for Henry to day from Samy it came to late a very good letter how Sad he will feel when he hears Henry and Sylvester is no more Wednesday 27 O these are lonesome days and nights we are having nice wether our Ice run out yesterday and we had to put the milk in the Sellar Min went to Richard Beegs this Afternoon Thursday 28 Mr Cumings took Sick to day is not Sensible don’t think he will get better Min went up to see Alma Friday 29 he is no better neither is Alma Saturday 30 pa went to see him to day no better Sunday 31 We all went to a Funeral to day and to Meting in the School House in the Evening September Monday 1 this is the first day of September {added in pencil: Sept 1884} Tory and me I went to Kemptville to day we went to see Mr Cumings Sunday night Tuesday 2 I went to see Mr Cumings no better Wednesday 3 pa went to see him this fore noon and we the Camp Meting Started to day Thursday 4 we went to the Camp ground this after noon had a good time stoped to see Alma Friday 5 went to Mr Cumings this Morning he died at 6 Oclock was there all day �Saturday 6 Min went to see Almy a little better Sunday 7 went to the Funeral it was very large Charles went to Camp Meting and Min Staid with Alma William Wily Died very Suden this Morning with Heart disease Monday 8 went to South Mountain this morning William Wily was Buried in the Afternoon Tuesday 9 it is very warm today Wednesday 10 Still warm they Sowed Ry to day Lissa McCarger was Married to day at 4 Oclock Charles and Min and Tory went to Camp Meting to night got home at 11 Oclock Thursday 11 another warm day went to see Aunt Katy she is no better she has lain 4 months Friday 12 got a letter from Samy and Ezra to day how glad we are to hear from them we went to the Camp Meting this Morning it is the last day had a good Meting it was very Solem at the last hour Many was there last year that was not there this year and so it will be next year we went to Lucys for diner Saturday 13 it is very cold to day Charles has gone to Kemptville with a load of Hay James and Lucy came down here to day James staid all night and Lucy went home and they all went up to the Church Sunday Tib and the 2 Children was here this After noon James is poorly Sunday 14 Charles and Min and pa and Tory James and Sam all went to Church today it is so cold we have to have a fire Monday 15 a nice day picked some Sweet Apples to day the Boys are in the Sugar Bush cutting wood Min and Tory went to Kemptville this After noon pa is not well we had heavy frost Saturday night Tuesday 16 Charles and Min went to the fair at Winchester very heavy Wind pa not well Wednesday 17 they came home from the Fair to night Charles got first prise on the Horses Sams time is out to night Thursday 18 pa and I went to Kemptville to day it is very cold to day Friday 19 Still cold 2 Sewing Machines here to day did not by either one of them Saturday 20 it rained all the forenoon but cleared of this Afternoon Aunt Katy is no better �Sunday 21 pa and Tory and I went Meting this morning it is a nice day Min and Charles went to Sids this Afternoon the Sick no better Monday 22 a nice day the girls washed this fore noon Tuesday 23 a nice day went to a Wedding this evening Alec Christie was married to Maggy Martin at seven Oclock we got home at 1 a very dark night Some Staid till morning there was about a Hundred there Wednesday 24 Charles and Tory went to the fair at Otawa to the Provincial raining a little Jane Everets is here he went to the fair Thursday 25 Charles came home it was very late 2 Oclock in the Morning had a nice time but very tired Friday 26 Lish and Jane went home today after diner Tory has not got home yet Saturday 27 it is raining to day Tory has not got home yet Charles went to Kemptville this afternoon took some Apples Sunday 28 a nice day pa and Charles and me and Min went to Church this Morning Monday 29 another nice day all are well Tuesday 30 we went to see James Carson to day he is no better and I am afraid he never will be he is failing fast John is 40 to day the last day of the month October Wednesday 1 this the first day of October we have been Married 41 years to day how short the time Seems I went to Mr Clarks this Afternoon they went to a paring bee to Mr Fraser Thursday 2 they are diging potatoes Min went up to Sid Shaws to day she is a little better Friday 3 it has rained all day today Saturday 4 I went up all day and staid all day with Alma Shaw she is a little better Sunday 5 we went to Church to day Charles and Min and Tory and me pa is not well Monday 6 this is the first day of the Kemptville fair it will be 2 days Charles went this morning to take some things �Tuesday 7 pa and me and Charles and Min went to the Fair they had a good day we took first prise on a log Cabin First on a Calf and Second on the Horses and 2 on the Faul Wheat Tory went to the Wedding Georgia Vanallen and Wm {Mils?} Wednesday 8 it rained most all day Thursday 9 the Min are di a nice day digging potatoes Friday 10 pa and I went to Alec Hyndmans to day Saturday 11 I went and Staid all day with Alma she is better Sunday 12 pa and Tory and Charlie and Min went to the Baptist Church in the Morning Monday 13 it rained some to day Aunt Katy is no better Tuesday 14 they went to a paring bee at Gid Smiths Wednesday 15 Charles is plowing he got a new plow February Min and Tory went up to James Carsons to day Tory is going to Stay till Sunday Thursday 16 Charles is plowing to day Friday 17 they are drawing is the potatoes today Saturday 18 it Snowed a little in the Morning but faired of they drew one load of potatoes Sunday 19 pa and I and Charles and Min went up to the Baptist Church this Morning Monday 20 Finished putting the potatoes in the cellar Tuesday 21 we are having nice warm wether now we got a letter from Ezra to day how I prise a letter from any of the boys he sent his picture O that I coud him Wednesday 22 raining a little to day Tory has not come home yet how I miss her it will be lonesome when she leaves for good Thursday 23 a very nice day but cold pa and I went to Kemptville and got our photographs taken Friday 24 a very nice day to day but colder to night my birthday was on Wednesday the 22 am 62 I forgot to put it down that day �Saturday 25 it is a cold stormy morning but cleard of in the Afternoon and Charles went up to See James Carson in the after he is failing all the time Tory came home with him Sunday 26 Pa and me and Charles and Min went to Church to day a nice day but cold Alec and Tib was here to day Monday 27 a nice day to day Aunt Katy no better Tuesday 28 Min went down to Mr Hyndmans to day and I went to Mr beggs this Afternoon Wednesday 29 there was a Tea Meting in the Church to night I forgot it Charles and Min and Tory was there Thursday 30 Charles and Min went up to James Carsons to day they had a plowing bee he is no better Friday 31 Charles was at a bee at Mr Vanallens to day it is very Misty Weather thus ends another Month November {written in pencil: 1884} Saturday 1 Charles went to Kemptville this Morning and to Mister Beggs to a Bee this Afternoon Sunday 2 a bright beautiful Morning but very Muddy I am Sorry for it is our quarterly Meeting day and I would liked to of went. had Pristhing {?} in the School house Monday 3 a nice day Cass is here Tory and her went up to Gid Smiths we thrashed to day Tuesday 4 thrashed to day till noon it is Tibs birth day {Myrtle Dougall, Tib's daughter, has written in with blue ink "Nov 4th 1884 Mothers birthday" and underlined the words "till noon it is"} She is 30 to day how time flies it Snowed and rained and was a wet day Wednesday 5 a nice morning but it turned out to be a stormy day snowed again pa went to the Hall to get Hog Feed ground Thursday 6 it is cold to day Charles went up to see James to day he is a little better Dinah Middagh and Rose McCarger was here to day Friday 7 took up the carpet in the Dining Room Charles wen to the Hall for a Grist Saturday 8 a nice day & they finished cleaning House to day Tory and I went to Mr Christies �Sunday 9 a beatiful morning but prety cold Charles and Min Tory and Miss Thomson went to Church to night Monday 10 went to J James Carsons this morning to stay a week he is no better Saturday 15 I got home from Luchs to night was glad to get home poor Lucy has a hard row before her she has far to much to do Maryan went to Tish Everets last Tuesday they have a yongue son she will stay 2 weeks Sunday 16 pa and me Charles and Troy and Cafs went to church to the Hall had a splendid Sermon Monday 17 a nice day Tory washed to day Cafs is here Tuesday 18 a nice day Cos went away to day Charles and Tory went to a Social to night Wednesday 19 we are having nice weather Charles is at a Bee at Jo Ratherfords Thursday 20 a nice day Charles is at a nother Bee at Mr Christies more Bees than Honey Friday 21 O what a lovely day Charles went after Min to day Tory is at a Bee sewing Carpet rags at Gid Smiths Alec and Tib and children were here yesterday and we got a letter form Samy how glad I was to hear from him I like to get Letters Saturday 22 a very nice day we went to se Mr Balkwell he and George are sick we got a new Sewing Machine last Thursday it is the White Sunday 23 a nice Morning but comenced to rain about 10 Oclock and rained all day Willia and Sally came up went home in the rain Monday 24 the girls washed to day and Tory went to Mr Clarks this afternoon Tuesday 25 a cold stormy day Aunt Caty is very bad Wednesday 26 pa has got a lame back Alec Hyndman Killed Hogs to day the sick no better I was there all night Thursday 27 we Killed Hogs to day it is a nice day Friday 28 it snowed all day Charles went to Kemptville a sley and a Cutter went past to day for the first this winter �Saturday 29 a beautiful day we finished up the killing to day Aunt Katy is no better Sunday 30 it is storming to day Charles and Min went to see James Carson tis the last day of the Month December {written in pencil: Dec 1884} Monday 1 James Carson is worse I fear he will not stand it long Anne Martin and Tib Christy was here to day Tuesday 2 Charels and Min and Tory went to Kemptville to day pa and I went to a Funeral Mike Lowe was buried to day we had a good sermon Teset -- the 16 Chapter of Luke 2 verse give an account of thy Stewardship for thou Maist be no longer Steward Aunt Caty is no better we bought a new stove to day price 30 Dollars Wednesday 3 a nice day Charles went to the Fair Robert Parker and John Heist was here Thursday 4 a nice day Tib Christie and Tory went down to Mr Armstrongs are going to stay all night Friday 5 a nice day I went to William John Hyndmans in the forenoon and Dick Beggs in the afternoon got a letter from Ezra last night so glad to hear from him snow is all gone Robert beggs came home yesterday have not seen him Saturday 6 a nice warm day it looks like rain Sunday 7 it rained all day to day it is dreary Monday 8 it snowed all day to day Charles and Tory went to a funeral to day Dinah Grant died on Saturday the folks was up from Winchester some of them here for diner Robert beggs came home on Saturday Tuesday 9 Snowing to day Min and Tory went up to Sids Sid Shaws to day with a Cutter Charles is helping Clarks thrash to day Wednesday 10 pa and I went down to Alec Hyndsmans to day Aunt Caty is very low Thursday 11 Min and Tory went down to Mr Clarks to day Charles went to Kemptville Friday 12 we went up to James Carson to day he is a little better to day but failing �Saturday 13 a nice day got a letter from John and one from Aunt Aurilla last Thursday glad to hear from them Aunt Caty is very low Sunday 14 a very nice morning pa and Tory went to meting at the Hall Min and Charles went to Heacton in the afternoon Monday 15 it snowed in the morning we went to Alec Hyndmans they dressed 100 and 3 Turkeys Tuesday 16 a nice day good sleighing Aunt Caty no better Wednesday 17 a nice day Tory went down to Tibs will stay till Saturday we got a letter from Samy and one from my sister Abigail how glad I was to hear from them I sat up last night with Aunt Caty dont think she will live many days we are Thrashing to day have not heard from James Thursday 18 Thrashing to day it is a nice day but cold Friday 19 a very cold day 28 below zerow thrashed to day they could hardly keep warm Saturday 20 it is a little warmer to night Tory is home Sunday 21 it is snowing to day Charles and Min went to Church this afternoon Monday 22 James Carson is no better it is a nice day Tuesday 23 another nice day Aunt Caty no better Wednesday 24 a very stormy day Tory went to a Wedding to night at 6 Oclock she staid all night Thursday 25 a very nice day we had lots of company to day Willia and Sally and Miny and nelly and Lucy Ervin and Hugh Martin and Anne Martin and Peter and Electa Fraser Friday 26 a nice day Aunt Caty is very low Saturday 27 another nice day Charles commenced to get up wood to day he cut 2 loads in the forenoon and drew them in the afternoon Tory set up with Aunt Caty Sunday 28 Charles and pa went to Church in the forenoon and Charles and Min went to see James Carson in the afternoon he is no better Monday 29 a very nice day Min Sat up with Aunt Caty to night and I sat up last night �Tuesday 30 the snow is all gone pa and I went to see Mr Balkwell they are poorly yet Wednesday 31 this is the last day of the old year pa and I went to see Mr Pelton he is very low Min and Tory went to Mr Begs Charles to Kemptville Thursday 1 Jan 1885 the first day of the New Year it is a nice {written in pencil: Jan 1885} day Charles and Min went down to Winchester to William Hyndmans the sick is no better how many will go to their long home before the year is is gone God only knows Friday 2 a beautiful day the sick no better Charles came home from Willias to day Tory sat up Saturday 3 Aunt Caty is very low cant live long Sunday Min sat up to night Sunday 4 Aunt Caty has got at rest at last She Died 10 minits to 8 I sat up all night and helped to lay her out Charles and Tory went to the Baptist Church in the Morning James Carson is worse he is Bleeding a good deal at the Lungs Tib and Alec was here to day they came after Charly Monday 5 a nice day got a letter from Samy so glad Tusday 6 to Mr Vanallen all day it rained all day Wednesday 7 Aunt Caty was burried to day went to see mr Pelton he is very low Thursday 8 Min and Tory went to see James Carson to day he is very low Friday 9 we are thrashing yesterday and to day Saturday 10 Mr Pelton was buried to day we went to the Funeral James is no better O who will be the next to go Sunday 11 this is Marys birth day had she lived she would of ben 34 to day how the time flies she has ben Dead 5 years we was down to Alec Hyndmans for Diner to day they had a Roast Turkey for Jaspers birth day he is 3 years old a big stout boy Monday 12 the Girls washed this morning it rained all the forenoon then cleared off and I took Tory up to James Carsons to stay a while he is a little better to day it is so flattering Tuesday 13 a butiful day Robert Beggs is helping Charles in the woods it is hard to get a man Wednesday 14 a nice morning Charles and Robert is helping Mr Vanalens thrash to day the sick is no better they went to the woods in the afternoon �Thursday 15 Charles and Robert are in the woods to to day it is Snowing to day Frant Vanalen Comenced his writing School to night Friday 16 a nice morning Charles went to Kemptville Saturday 17 a very Stormy day Snows and blows and is very Cold there is snow enough for sleighing if it was in the roads Sunday 18 a nice morning Charles and Min went down to Alec Hyndmans to day Tory is not home yet Monday 19 a Cold day Charles went to Kemptville with a load of Oats with a waggon Tuesday 20 a nice morning but prety Cold Charles went to Kemptville with another load he went witha Sleigh it is neither Sleighing nor yet wagoning James is no better Wednesday 21 it is pre Cold this morning Charles went to the black smiths shop pa nor my self are neither very well but we are getting old Thursday 22 a Cold day Charles went after Tory to day James is no better Sally and Nelly Came up to day going to stay till Sunday Friday 23 Min and Sally went up to see James he is about the same Robert Beggs is helping Charles to get wood he drew 5 loads to day Saturday 24 it is showing some to day but is nice and warm Tory broke a dish and Cut her hand Sally and Tory and Nelly went to John Peters Smiths this after noon Alec is going to take her home Charles and Robert got 6 loads of wood to day Sunday 25 it snowed very hard this morning but faired up and was a nice day Martha McCargar was here to night and brought a letter from William he was Married the 7 of this month I am afraid I will never see him now I hope he has got a good Wife and he will be a good Husband Monday 26 a blustery Morning but faired up the Men Killed 9 sheep this forenoon and went down to Alec Hyndmans he has 7 to kill and they are going to Otaway to Morrow Tuesday 27 it has been a nice day to day but it is lonesome when Charles is away have not heard from the sick �Wednesday 28 a Cold and stormy morning we expect Charles home to night pa is not very well neither am I Thursday 29 a nice day Charles and Min and Tory went to a Funeral James Peltons wife and Mr Bolkwell {Balkwell?} died this morning and Cleland Workma {Workman?} got his foot in the logs when they were Sawing wood and it was all Chewed up and the Doctors took it off below the nee poor unfortunate boy Friday 30 the Doctor was here to see pa to day he sais it will take all winter to prep him to rights God grant that he may get better but he knows best Charles and Min and Tory went to see Cleland he is quite easy Tory and me wend to see Mr Balkwell he is gets buried to Morrow {continued on the next page of the diary} James Middagh is hear to night Saturday 31 a very nice day Charles and Min and Tory went to the Funeral to day he was buried in Kemptville an old gray haired man stayed here all night he had been Maried 7 times and had 33 Children pa is no better yet he is poorly we got a letter from John thay have a young daughter and we had a letter from Sams to day to Febuary {written in pencil: 1885} Sunday 1 this is the first day of Febuary it is snowing and blowing pa is no better Charles went to see the Doctor he sent more Medison Monday 2 this is a beautiful day Cleland is doing well pa is no better the doctor is coming to morrow Tuesday 3 a nice day Sam Vanalen is helping Charles get wood to day they got 4 loads the Doctor was here to d pa is no better we have not heard from Sams Wednesday 4 I had a very bad night last night was sick all night could not lay down pain in my breast Thursday 5 a nice day but cold Charles went to Aleck Clarks bee drawing stones I am better to day yesterday Robert B is helping him get wood got 4 loads Mrs Beggs and Mrs Christie here to day Friday 6 a nice morning but cold Tory went down to see Cleland to day pa is a little better this morning I hope it will last Saturday 7 a very nice day Any Martin was here to day Willia {William?} Hyndman came up after a load of dry Wood Charles is drawing logs to Hallville to day �Sunday 8 a very nice day the Doctor was here to day pa is not any better Lucy came down to see him She has not been here since September she did not stay long James is failing fast Alec and Tib was here and Sid Shaw it seemed good for lucy to get out Monday 9 the girls washed to day pa is a little better Charles is drawing logs today I am not feeling very well Tuesday 10 it stormed all night last night Wednesday 11 a nice day to day Tib came up to see pa he is a little better to day Charles is drawing logs Thursday 12 a nice day to day Charles is drawing shingle bolts to Kemptville pa is no worse I am no better Friday 13 a nice day Tib came to see us she is the only one that can come often Sally is so far away Saturday 14 a splendid day we sawed wood to day Alec and Tib went to see James he is no better the doctor was here Friday, pa has taken a lot of medison Miss Gernsey and Miss Beech was here to day Sunday 15 a beautiful morning pa feels some better Charles and Min and Tory went to Church this morning the Doctor was here to day Monday 16 a lovely morning Charles went to town with Shingle bolts it snowed all the after noon and all night the roads are full. Tuesday 17 it is blowing to day it is the biggest storm we have had this winter pa is some better Wednesday 18 it has cleared off and is a lovely morning pa is still gaining a little and I feel better to we have not heard from Cleland for 2 days Thursday 19 a nice day Charles went for a load of Ice this morning I went to see Cleland this afternoon Charles took me there he is gaining a little it is the first time I have been out for 3 weeks the Doctor was here and I rode up with him to see Cass She is poorly pa is some better Ben Tomkins was here to see pa James Carson is no better Friday 20 a nice day but cold Charles went to Kemptville with Shingle bolts pa is about the same {added in blue ink by another person at a later date: Grandpa} Mr Hyndman and Tib was here on Wednesday to see pa �Saturday 21 a fine day Charles went to Kemptville with the last of his Shingle bolts Min and Tory went to South Mountain a strange Man came here and wanted his Diner and then he wanted a job and pa sat him splitting wood Sunday 22 a nice morning Charles and Tory went up to Church this Morning Lisa Fraser is very poorly pa is better Willia and Sally came up to see pa to day Monday 23 a nice day Charles went to town with a load of wood Charles and Min went to Mishionary Meting last night and 2 Ministers came home with them pa is gaining a little Tuesday 24 this is a beautiful morning we had company to day Jany McCargar and Rose McCarger Wednesday 25 this is a lovely day pa is not as well to day Charles and Min went to Town to day we bargained for a stone for Sylvester to day with Mr Stubs and Willia Campbelle the lines are Take Warning by this call of of Youth And Early Seek the God of Truth {a blue ballpoint pen line has been drawn in the left margin beside the lines} Thursday 26 a nother beautiful morning it has bee such nice weather all the week the Girls are putting up the Curtains this is Ezras birth day he is 21 to day how I wish I could see him to day but it canot be may the Lord sustain me through all the trials of this life and give me a Crown in Heaven pa is a little better this morning {Feb 26th 1885 is written in blue ballpoint pen in the left margin underneath Thursday 26} Friday 27 a nice day Charles went to Town with a load of wood Robert Martin and Any was here last night pa is a little better gains very Slow Saturday 28 a nother nice day it has bee a splendid week Charles went to town to day with wood Sunday 1 this is the first day of March and it is storming Charles and Min went to Sid Shaws Frank and Tory went to see Lisa Fraser and went to Church {Mar 1885 is written in pencil in the left margin underneath Sunday 1} Monday 2 a lovely day Tory and Min went up to see James they are going to sit up with him Willia Balkwell and Genie and Jane Raimond was here last night Tuesday 3 Min and Tory came home at noon James is very low his feet and legs are swelled the say he looks like death I don't think he can stand it much longer {continued on the next page of the diary} �the Lord prepare him for the great change and may she bear up under her great trouble Min and Tory An and Martha went to Richerds Beggs to day Wednesday 4 a nice day Charles went to the Fair to day Alec and Tib came up to see p to night he does not gain very fast we had a little calf to day Thursday 5 a nice day Charles went to Town to day with a load of wood and brought home a load of Ice Friday 6 a lovely Morning Charles and I went up to see James found him very low but trusting in the Lord he suffers very much Jane Christy Lisa Loekwood Ana Beech was here Saturday 7 a nother nice day Charles went to Inkerman Mrs Vanallen Mrs Stanford and Ana Beech here Sunday 8 a nice day but cold Tory and Ana Beech and Frank went to Henry Fosetons to day Charles and Min went to Church we had plenty of callers to see p this afternoon Alec and Tib and John Jipes Mr Christy And John Christy Mr Clark and Mr Vanalen pa is a little better Monday 9 a nice morning the girls washed and then Charles and Tory went up to James Tory is going to stay a week to help Lucy they have to set up with him all the time for 9 months I sent a letter to Ezra to day got one from him Friday he has bee sick for the last 4 months is some better is he was only home snowing Tuesday 10 it snowed and blowed all night and is blowing to day no travil on the road Lib Graham and George McCaughey gets Married to night at 8 Oclock they are going to New York on their Weding tour Wednesday 11 a nice morning Charles went to South Mountain Ada Armstrong and Ian McDugal gets Married to night pa is gaining a little all the time the Doctor was here to day Phil beggs is sick Congestiong of Lungs Thursday 12 a rough day the wind blew hard Charles went to town go pa some Beer Friday 13 a nice day John McCarger was here for dinner to day Charles and Min went to see {Chile?} to night she is very bad she has got the Plurasy now {Cags} came here to night she will stay all night Mr Furgison was here to day to see pa �Saturday 14 a splendid morning Mr Vanallen and Abe Vanallen was here to see pa he is gaining a little Chil Beggs had a son this Morning she is very low Charles went after Troy to day James is getting worse Sunday 15 it snowed all the Morning I went to see Chill she is very bad I fear she will not get better Monday 16 a nice Morning but more sad news mr Vanalen went to the woods with the boys and he was struck down with Parallizses he is prety bad we had a prayer Meting to night had a good time William John Hyndman tok bleeding of the Lungs on Sunday and again on Monday a Sickly time Tuesday 17 Sim Workman is helping Charles in the Woods we had lots of compay to day Robert and Ana Martin Sarah MrsMcShain and An Clark Mr Barclay and wife and the Doctor pa is not much better Mr Vanallen is not any better his arm is paralised Wednesday 18 a cold morning Min and Tory drove down to see Chil she is very low not expected to live John Parker and wife was here for Dinner to day Mr Furgison here for Tea Alec and Tib here Thursday 19 a very Cold morning James lays at the point of Death Min and Tory has gone up there to day going to stay all night I never expect to see him again for I cant leave pa and I am not well enough to go Charles drove down to see Chill she is Just alive Mr Vanallen is no better pa is about the same Charles gone to Town with Potatoes it is a sickly time Lisa Fraser is no better Friday 20 a cold stormy day James Carson has gone to his long home he Died Thursday at 8 Oclock at {continued on the next page of the diary} night and Chill Hut Died the same night at 6 Oclock it is solem times around here may we all be prepared when death comes Robert Parker Came here to night Saturday 21 James was Buried to day at 1 Oclock and Chil at 12 it is a cold day another Death Mr Vanallen Died to day at half past 3 he had another stroke and Died in a Minit pa is no better thank God Ezra is coming home Sunday 22 a butiful Morning Charles went after the Coffins in the Morning and helped them dig the grave in the after noon pa is a little better Monday 23 a beatiful Morning Mr and Mrs Vanallen and Mrs Bowers staid here all night Mr Vanallen was Buried to day at 1 Oclock it was a very large Funeral Funeral Sermon Preached by Mr Furgison from Psalmes 37 Chapter and 37 verse �Tuesday 24 a nice Morning the Girls Washed this foor noon Mr and Mrs Bower was here this Morning they went home Mr and Mrs Vanallen went home this Morning pa is a little better to day he was very tiered last night Mrs Tomkins was here yesterday Wednesday 25 a cold morning William Middagh and his wife was here to day pa is much the same Thursday 26 a butiful day Charles went to Town with a Grist Hugh Carson and wife and old Mr Carson and Lucy was here to day how glad I was to see her she has not been here but once Since the 13 of September she came once to see pa Friday 27 it rained last night and this morning but cleared off Charles went to Lucys cant say James anymore pa is not feeling so well as he did yesterday Saturday 28 a nice day John Middagh and wife and John Parker was here to day pa is about the same Sunday 29 a nice day Alec and Tib was here this Morning and James Irvin and his wife this after noon {continued on the next page of the diary} pa does not seem to gain any strength Monday 30 a nice morning Charles went to the shop Martha Cummings came home with him and staid all night the Doctor was here to day pa is a little better Tuesday 31 a nice day Charles went to the Hallville with logs John Workman is here to day the time seems long till Ezra comes home I want to see him so much Min went to Mr Blairs to day pa is gaining some Wednesday 1 this is the first day of April the snow is deep yet Charles went to Hallville after a load of boards John Workman is here to day Charles went up to Lucys this afternoon pa is gaining a little {Apr 1885 written in pencil under Wednesday 1} Thursday 2 a nice morning Charles Min and Tory went to Town this morning it snowed all the afternoon and rained in the evening and then it snowed all night pa is still gaining Friday 3 it is snowing this morning it snowed all night pa is still gaining slowly it has snowed all day Saturday 4 it is still snowing and blowing we have not had such a storm this winter the snow is banked up as high as your head Charles Frank Sam and Mr Blair Shoveld the roads from Clarts to the Town line �Sunday 5 a nice morning but snowed this afternoon Mrs Armstrong died last night I dont know how they will bury her I dont see how they will get through it is so lonely no one been by to day Monday 6 they went part way and had to turn round they could not get through to dig the Grave it blowed all day it is the worst storm yet Tuesday 7 a nice Morning the snow is piled higher than I ever saw it before they buried Mrs Armstrong to day at 1 Oclock who will be next Wednesday 8 a nice morning but it rained part of the day pa is about the same we have heard Lisa from Thursday 9 Liza Fraser lately the roads is so bad to day is Samys birth day he is 26 to d how I would like {continued on the next page of the diary} to see him but it canot be pa still gaining Thursday 9 a butiful day Charles went to Town to day I hope Ezra will be there but I am afraid he wont Jo Clarks Babe died this morning Tory is up there it has escaped a world of Trouble and gone to be forever with the Lord which is better Friday 10 a nice morning Charles brought Lucy home with him last night She will stay 3 or 4 days Jo Clarks baby was buried to day at 1 they all went but me and pa Saturday 11 a nice morning Min Lucy Tory all went dow to Mr Hyndamans to day pa is still gaining a little Ezra is not home yet Sunday 12 a nice day Charles Min Lucy Tory all went up to the Baptist Church this morning Harry Vanalen is sick they had the Doctor Saturday Charles taped to day the sap runs prety well Monday 13 a nice morning Charles is in the bush pa is not quite so well to day William Middagh was here to day Harry is no better Tuesday 14 a cold morning Charles took Lucy home this morning I did not like to see her go to that lonely house Ben Tomkins was here for tea came for Oats Wednesday 15 a cold morning but a nice day Charles has gone to Town I hope Ezra will be there William John and Mr Blair are in the bush pa is a little better Harry is no better Thursday 16 a nice day the snow is gowing off very slow Charles is in the bush pa is gaining Friday 17 a nice day Charles is in the bush I sowed Tomatoes to day Harry is a little better �Saturday 18 a nice morning Charles went to Town to day took back a Case of Butter and 3 Gallons of syrup we thought Ezra would be there but he was not we are disapointed Mrs Thomson is here to day pa is a little better Sunday 19 a nice morning Mrs Thomson went up to Gids this morning we sugard of last night the roads are very bad pa is not so well his face and Eyes are all swelled I dont know what it means Monday 20 the bois is in the bush to day the sap is about done pa is no better he seems very dull Mrs Stanford was here to day Tuesday 21 a dul day the roads is very bad we got a letter from William to night Ezra started the 14 we think he will be here on Friday pa is a good deal worse Wednesday 22 a nice warm day Charles went for the Doctor this morning pa is no better and I am afraid he never will be his mind is very weak my the Lord Strengthen him in his great trial he alone can Sustain him the Doctor came he does not give us any hopes he thinks Dropsy has set in Thursday 23 good news Ezra came home last night O how glad I was to see him Ann and Martha Clark and Mrs. Marlen was here when he came home it seems like old times to see him around pa is no better it makes my heart ache to see him so helpless Charles and Ezra went to town after his trunk Samy Sent Sylvesters Picture all fraimed to me it is splendid how much I will think of it Friday 24 a nice day the Girls finshed cleaning house to day and put down the carpet in the Dining room Charles pa is no better it seems good to see Ezra at home Saturday 25 a nice morning pa is no better Mrs Beggs was here this after noon Mr and Mrs Smith and Mrs Vanalen and Anne Clark and Mrs Marlen in the evening Sunday 26 it is raining all the foorn forenoon pa is no better Jo Middagh was here Saturday my heart is very heavy may the Lord sustain me in this affliction Monday 27 a nice morning pa is no better the Doctor was here to day he says he is better one way but worse another he suffers a good deal Tuesday 28 it is snowing to day Alec Hyndman had a Raising Bee to day a very bad day for it Ezra and Tory went down there and Charles went to Town Mr Raimond was here to day and James Ervens man with a Horse pa is no better he is getting weaker all the time �Wednesday 29 a nice morning it is very warm it is taking the snow very fast pa is no better John Middagh came up to see pa he will stay awhile Thursday 30 Charles went up to Lucys John Middagh went with him pa is no better this ends the month Friday 1 {May 1885 written in pencil} this is the first day of the month and a nice day John Middagh went home this morning pa is failing all the time Saturday 2 it is a very nice day Charles went to town Sally and the girls came up to day to see pa he is worse the Doctor was here to day Sunday 3 a nice day Sally went home the Girls were all home to day to see p I am afraid they will not see him many more times Doctor Stacy and Doctor Furgison was both here to day they say there is no hopes they think he will not last very long but I hope our loss will be his gain Monday 4 we expect the Doctor here to day it is raining this Afternoon pa is still getting worse he lays all the time sowed Cabbage Seed to day John Parket was here to day for Potatoes a Colt Tuesday 5 sad news to write to day pa is no more he Died about 11 Oclock he sufferd so much no Tongue one could tell how much but he has got at rest and I know our loss will be his gain but we will miss him so much but the Lords will be done God give me strength to say that Wednesday 6 a nice day but O so lonely still there has been a great many people here but one more night to keep my dear Companion Thursday 7 it has been a rainy day but a large Funeral the sermon was Preached by the Reverand Mr Furgison the Text was from Revelation the 14 Chapter the 13 verse we had a good sermon but it seemed so hard to leave him up there all alone and come back to a lonely house Friday 8 it is still raining how lonesome it seems they were all up from Winchester but went home last night Lucy staid all night O how I miss my Dear Companion may the Lord give me strength to bear up under my afliction and I know he will Saturday 9 Charles and MIn went to Town to day O it is so lonely all over the house what shall we do Sunday 10 Charles and Min went to Church and we were alone it seemed so hard to leave my dear Companion up in the Buriing Ground all alone but it is nothing but a lump of Clay the Soul is with God �Monday 11 got a letter from John he has moved to Mishigan how sorry I was he could not be here to the Funeral Tuesday 12 a nice day Ezra commenced to plow yesterday Mrs Crowbar and Mrs Christy was here to day Wednesday 13 Mr Higins and Mr Graham the 2 Ministers was here to day one read a Chapter and the other Praid had a a splendid Prayr it fited our case So well Lord help me to look beyond this vale of tears Thursday 14 a nice day the girls washed the Buckets yesterday we cleaned part of the door yard to day Charles plowed the garden to day Harry is some better McCoughy Mr McCoughy was Buried Tuesday Friday 15 a nice day the Girls cleaned the Parlor and the Bed rooms and I made garden did not make much Saturday 16 a warm day Ezra and Tory and Rose McCarger and myself went to Town was glad to get home again Sunday 17 we went to Church at Hallville this morning had a good meting the last time I was there pa was with me we stoped to Alec Hyndmans for dinner have {continued on the next page of the diary} not been there for four months that was the last time pa was out it was the 11 of January am so lonely Monday 18 a nice day I went up to see Mrs McCarger She is poorly the Girls washed bed Clothes Tuesday 19 {diarist had written 20 but then wrote 19 overtop} a nice day Harry is a little better Wednesday 20 took very sick this morning with Inflation of the Bowels very bad all day the Doctor was here got a letter from John Thursday 21 some better the pain has stopped but am very sore the Doctor here to day put Mustard on Friday 22 am gaining a little very sore yet and weak Saturday 23 sat up this Morning and had my bed made �Sunday 24 Charles and Min and Ezra went to Church Tory and I was all alone Thank God I am better Monday 25 a nice Morning feeling some better am prety weak Tuesday 26 a nice Morning but things want rain but the Lord knows best when to send it am gaining Wednesday 27 the Doctor was here last night am still gaining Thursday 28 sad news to day Mary An McCarger was Buried to day she left a Baby 2 weeks old she lived down near Montreal they brought her up in her Coffin Friday 29 got a letter from my Sister and one from Samy wrote to John and Samy to day how glad to get a letter Saturday 30 they planted potatoes and Corn yesterday I am gaining a little I feel very weak they washed to day Sunday 31 Willia and Sally came to see me to day am not as well to day it rained most all day Charles and Min went to Church to night I wrote to John and Samy Monday 1 {June 1885 written under Monday 1} this is the 1 day of June we had a heavy Shour to day and some Thunder they planted corn at the end of the house Tuesday 2 a nice day am gaining Slowly Maggy Christie had a yong Son to day and John Loftier one Monday Wednesday 3 a nice morning Charles and Ezra went to the Fair Robert Parker came up to the Fair the time seems so long I am so lonesome I wish I was well Thursday 4 it rained to day it is a wet time I am gaining all the time Friday 5 it rained all the forenoon the man up Sylvesters head stone Wednesday they say it is verry nice I have not seen it it was 75 Saturday 6 a nice morning Charles got a peace of Cheese to day Sunday 7 it rained in the morning but cleared of Charles and Min and Ezra went to Church Mrs Beegs was here for Tea �Monday 8 it is raining this morning there was a dreatful storm last such sharp Lightning not very heavy Thunder but it Haild I never saw larger Hail it was a dismal night not much sleeping by any one Tuesday 9 a cold day it feels like frost Charles sheared the sheep Wednesday 10 a nice day Min and I went to see Maggy and her baby Mrs McCarger died to day at 5 Oclock this street is tating a great shaking am gaining Thursday 11 I went up to Mrc McCargers to d she looks nice Friday 12 went to the funeral to day a warm day Mr Furgison preached the sermon from John II Chapter 28 verse Mr and Mrs Shaver here for diner Saturday 13 a nice morning they are piling wood to day Sunday 14 it is very winda to day Tory Cags and I went to Church this morning at Hallville and Charles and Min went in the evening Monday 15 the girls washed to day we have 5 men framing Tuesday 16 a nice morning they are going to raise to day we all got invitations to William Clarks Wedding last night but I shall not go I would not take any comfort Tib and the Children were here to day Wednesday 17 I went down to Tibs to day have not been there for a long time how I miss pa to go with me Saturday Alec brought me home to night had a good visit with Ezra and Tory went to Winchester to day Charles and Min went to Kemptville Sunday 21 we went to Church this morning I got a letter from John how glad I am to hear from him he mises his Wife and Children so mich Monday 22 Ezra and Tory came home last night Tuesday 23 a nice day Min and I went to Lucys to day Wednesday 24 William Clark gets Married to night at 1 Oclock Charles and Min and Ezra went Tory aan I was invited but did not go I could not go and not have pa there �Sunday 28 came home to day Lucy Brought me home poor Lucy has a lonely time of it O how I feel for her I went to see Rose to night she is poorly Monday 29 the Girls washed this morning the Men are working on the road Sintha Farrel was buried to day William Clarks Wife had a stroke last night it is feared she wont get better a sad thing only been Married 5 days but such is the way of life Tuesday 30 a cold day and high wind I went to Mr Beggs and Mr Clarks have not been there since last Faul Maggy Clark is no better Wednesday 1 {July 1885 written in pencil under} this is the first day of July the Girls and Clarks went picking Strawberries got a pail we had 9 Cans Rose is no better Thursday 2 Tory went to Aleck Hyndmans to day Mrs Thomson came here Tuesday night and staid till this morning Sam H is helping at the Barn Friday 3 a nice day Frank Sam and Jake is helping at the Barn to day we had Strawberries and Cream for tea Saturday 4 a nice day Charles and Min went out to Lisa Everets to day a year ago to day pa and I went down to Willias Hyndmans how little I thought it would be the last time for him Sunday 5 a nice morning Ezra and Tory went up to the Presbyterian Church to day I am not very well Charles and Min came home to night Monday 6 the Girles washed this Morning and picked the strawberries Rose is no better Tuesday 7 it rained this forenoon verry hard Tib and Charles was here to night Charles took the Doctor to town to get a tooth drew Wednesay 8 a nice morning Charles and Ezra went to town to day I went to see Rose she is worse and I am afraid she will not get better the Lord knows best James Middigh and John McCarger was here last night Mr Higgins Ann and Marthe Clark here to day Thursday 9 a nice day went to see Rose she is no better Friday 10 Mrs Beggs here to day we went to see Rose she is very low I dont think she will live Satury11 went to Winchester to day it is nice and cool �Sunday 12 Sally Min and I went to John McCargers to day Monday 13 John took me to Jim Middaghs to night Tuesday 14 wen it rained all day it made me homesick Wednesday 15 Rose died Monday the 13 I forgot to put it down she was buried to day at 11 Charles is not well Thursday 16 John and Marget took me to Willias this morning Friday 17 Sally and I went to George Huts to day Saturday 18 a nice day but very warm went to Jim Irvins Sunday 19 another warm day staid home all day Monday 20 Sally took me to Robert Parkers to day Tuesday 21 Mrs Parker and I went to Mr Huts in the forenoon and John Parters in the Afternoon Wednesday 22 we went to William Parkers in the forenoon Lisa and I went to the Grave yard in the Afternoon and stoped to Mr Fultons for Tea and Robert took me to Willias in the evening Thursday 23 we went to Jo Middaghs in the forenoon and William Middaghs in the afternoon Friday 24 went to Mr Allgates in the after noon Saturday 25 a very warm day went to Mr Irvins this afternoon Sunday 26 Willia and Minny brought me home to day I am tired visiting glad to get home Monday 27 Min and I went to pick berries to day got 6 Cans full Tory was not well I like to pick berries Tuesday 28 the girls washed to day a nice day Robert here Wednesday 29 the Girls went picking berries to day Thursday 30 a nice day they got in a lot of Hay to day Sid Shaw and wife was here to day Robert gone �Friday 31 the Girls went picking berries to day Ambrose Clother was Buried Tuesday the 28 Saturday 1 {Aug 1884 written in pencil under} this is the 1 day of August a nice day Willia Hyndman was up to day for stacking poles I was up to see Mrs Mae they are very lonesome Sunday 2 Tory and I went to South Mountain to quarterly Meting we had a splendid Meting Charles and Min went to the Gower Church Monday 3 I went to pick berries this Morning and the Girls washed Charles took 2 Hogs to town this morning it rained this Afternoon Tuesday 4 a nice morning Jade Smith and Cas Casleman was here to day Wednesday 5 Robert Wallace and Laura Furgison here this Forenoon Min and I went to Mr Christies Thursday 6 Min and I went to Mr Smiths to a bee to day a quilting been we got it of Friday 7 Min went to Alec Hyndmans and I went to Bill Christies and Alec Christies Saturday 8 a nice morning Min went to John Peter Smiths Sunday 9 Tory and I went to Church Ezra and Frank went to Church and Min and Charles went to Lucys in the morning and came down to Church Monday 10 a nice day the Girls washed Tuesday 11 Mrs Vanallen and I went to Mr Blairs this After noon Mr Stanford went to Osgood to day Wednesday 12 Charles and Min Ezra and Tory went to the Harvest dinner on the Camp ground Thursday 13 Charles Min and Tory went to Henry Foxtons to day Alec Gregory and wife was here to day Friday 14 Charles took his Lambs to Town to day I went to Duncan Smiths and Mr Frasiers to see Lizie Saturday 15 Charles went to Winchister to day he is going to stay a few days he is not well Ez and Jam V {continued on the next page of the diary} went to a picknick at South Mountain I am so lonesome sometimes I dont know what to do I miss my dear Companion so much they are all good to me �Sunday 16 {August written in blue ballpoint under} a nice morning Tory and I went Hexton to Church in the morning Alec Hyndman came after me in the afternoon Tib had a little girl the 16 {Lucy may written in blue ballpoint over 16} Sunday 23 O how lonesome I feel to day it is pas birth day and I am at Alec Hyndmans yet Wednesay 2 {Sept 1885 written in pencil under} I am home at last it seems good to get home I have been gone 2 weeks adn 3 days away Thursday 3 it is a nice day mr Beggs was here yesterday Friday 4 Tory went with Clarks to Mr Richardsons Saturday 5 Mrs Kenion and her Daughter was here Thursday the Bois was drawing in all day Sunday 6 Tory and I went to church in the morning and drove down to see Tib she is getting smart Charles and Min went to Church in the Evening Monday 7 the girls washed to day it is a nice day Tuesday 8 a nice morning but rained at night Wednesday 9 it rained all the forenoon we thrashed in the afternoon Leafy Mills was Married to night at 7 Thursday 10 we thrashed this afternoon thrashed the Ry Friday 11 a nice day Charles went to Hallville and Tory went down to Tibs I went to Mrs Vanelns this afternoon Saturday 12 a nice day Charles went to Kemptville to day Sunday 13 Charles Min Ezra and Tory went up to Church Lucy came home with them staid till night Monday 14 it rained very hard last night Ezra went to Hallville this Afternoon it is warm to day Min and Mrs Vanalen went to Mr Clarks Tuesday 15 Charles and I went up to the Burying Ground they put up James Carson Stone to day and I went up to the Camp Meting with her Thursday 24 the Camp Meting Closed yesterday and Lucy brought me home to day we had splendid �Metings Tory went to Winchester the 22 Friday 25 a nice day Charles came home to day they put up pas stone to day and Mr Vanallens Saturday 26 Charles went to Kemptville to day he got my Bonet I went to Mr Colmans this afternoon Sunday 27 I got a letter from Maggy on Friday all well Charles and Min went to church in the morning Ezra and I went in the Afternoon Monday 28 we thrashed this Afternoon Buckwheat Tuesday 29 Ezra and I went to town this Afternoon we thrashed Buckwheat this Afternoon Wednesday 30 Ezra went to a wedding to day Jane Sykes was Married to Alec Hyndman at 4 Oclock John is 41 to day I wish I could see him Thursday 1 {Oct 1885 written in pencil under} it is 42 years to day since I was Married and now I am left alone O so lonely they put up pas Stone Friday the 25 I forgot it it is very nice it is for him and me I went to Mr Smiths to day Friday 2 Charles and Min went to Alec Hyndmans Saturday 3 a nice day Charles went to Kemptville Sunday 4 Ezra and I went to Church this morning we Stoped at Alec H for dinner it rained Monday 5 Tory is not home yet it is lonesome Tuesday 6 Charles and Min went down to the Hall to practice for the Mishionary Meting Wednesay 7 we had a Manure Bee to day there was 26 here besides ourselves that made 30 a good bee Mr and Mrs Furgison was here yesterday Thursday 8 Ezra went to John Coalmans to a pairing bee Charles and Min went to practice Friday 9 we put up some Apples to dry to day Saturday 10 a nice day Ezra went up to Mrs Tomkins Sunday 11 Charles Min and I went down to Church this Morning Tory is not home yet it is very Lomesome without her �Monday 12 a nice day we gather Apples to day Tuesday 13 Min and I went to Lucys Maggy is poorly Wednesday 14 a nice day it rained yesterday Thursday 15 Min Cleand the Dining Roon and Blackened the Stove Friday 16 Min went to Mr Beggs I went to see Mrs Cumings she is very sick Charles went to Otaway to day Saturday 17 I went to Jim Workmans to see their Children they are sick Min and Cas went to pick Beechnuts Sunday 18 Ezra and I went to Church this Morning Charles and Min went in the Afternoon Tory not home Monday 19 Min washed I went aand picked Beechnuts Tuesday 20 Mrs Vanal and I went to Mrs Balkwels in the foorenoon and Mr Cumings in the Afternoon Wednesdy 21 Min and Charles went to Mr Conleys Minay Cumings and Cafs was here Ezra took her home Thursday 22 {October/85 written in blue ballpoint above} this is my birth day am 63 to day went down to Clarks Friday 23 it rained a little this Morning Saturday 24 Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday 25 a nice day Sally and Min fetched Tory home to day I was glad to see them got a letter from John he sent his Babys picture a nice Child Ezra Tory and I went to Church to night Monday 26 the Girls washed to day Ezra went to Otawa Tuesday 27 Min and Tory went to John Smiths to day Lucy Came home to day mrs Beggs was here to day �Wednesay 28 the Girls Cleaned the Chamber to day Ezra went to Otaway last with Gid Smith and Jacob V Thursday 29 the Girls finished Cleaning down Stairs to day Friday 30 it rained all day yesterday and frose to day and snow it rained to day Ezra came home to day it snowed to day Saturday 31 a cold day Charles and Min went to Town the Factory closed to day the last day of the Month Sunday 1 {Nov 1885 written in pencil underneath} this is the first day of November it is very cold Ezra adn Tory went up to Church to day Monday 2 it rained all day the Girls washed Mrs Vanallen came home to day Tuesday 3 a nice day but the Roads are bad Wednesday 4 we had Thrashers to day it is Tibs birth day to day She is 31 to day Time flies Thursday 5 a rainy day Ezra went to Town with a load of Oats it is very mody Friday 6 Charles went to Irayquois with a load of Cheese the roads is very bad I feel Lonely to day it is Gloony weather William Clarks wife died to night at 6 Oclock Saturday 7 it is raining to day Charles got home to night Sunday 8 it is raining still Maggy Clark is Buried to day at 1 a sad ending to her Married life poor Will will be lonely left so soon alone the all went to the Funeral but me Cas is here Monday 9 a nice day the Girls washed to day Tuesday 10 Ezra went up to Lucys to bid her good by he is going to California next Wednesday it nearly breaks my heart to think about it I would rather he would not come home attal Wednesday 11 Dick Beggs was here for Diner and Sid Shaw and Wife and her sister in the Afternoon Tory went to Tibs Ezra came home to night Thursday 12 Charles went to Hallville to Mill and Tory came home with him Charles and Ezra got Vacinated to day at Mr Colmans �Friday 13 Ezra went to Town with Oats Tory got Vacinated and it rained all the Afternoon Saturday 14 Andrew Christie and Ezra went to Town Sunday 15 Lucy came down to see Ezra before he goes to California she staid all night poor Lucy has hard times Ben Tomkins and Dick Raimond was here Monday 16 Ezra and I went down to Tibs to day to bid her Good by Reil got Hung to day {underlined in blue ballpoint, she is talking about Louis Riel} a sad fate Tuesday 17 Mr Beggs was here to night and Dick and Ginny and John McCarger and Jake Vanallen this is the last night for Ezra to sleep at home Wednesay 18 Ezra started for California this morning O what a sad morning we had the sad farewells and the last kiss O my heart is nearly broke but I will go to the Lord in Prayr it will be so lonely now Tory will have no one to go with her now she will miss him so much but we must cling to each other it is raining this Afternoon got Vaccinated the 16 Thursday 19 Charles Min and Tory went to Town to day Min got 14 Teeth out she took Gafs it has been a lonesome day to me no one here alone with my grief Friday 20 a nice day Charles was helping Mr Blair thrash Saturday 21 a nice day Charles is helping Mr Blair thrash Tory went to the Office to Mail a letter to John we got one from him on Friday Ezra is a good many miles from home now we miss him so Sunday 22 it snowed last night and it Snowing to day Charles and Tory went to Alec Hyndmans Monday 23 the Girls washed this forenoon Sid Shaw was here for Diner we killed 2 pigs in the Afternoon Tuesday 24 Charles helped Frank Vanallen kill Hogs and they took out bones in the Afternoon Wednesday 25 Charles went to Ogdensburg to day it snowed all day 2 Sleighs went by to day poor Sleighing Thursday 26 a very nice day Charles went to the shop we cut our Cheese 71 pounds Vanalens got half �Friday 27 a nice morning Charles went to Town with a load of Oats Ezra will get to the end of his Journey to day poor boy he will be tired Saturday 28 a nice day all at home and all well Sunday 29 a warm morning Charles and Tory went to Church got a letter from Samy to day the my dear Son how I wish I could see him but I must be content Cass Andrew and Sam was here to night Monday 30 Tory and I went up to Lucys to day to see Magy Carson she is very low She cant live many days she cant help her self atal Tuesday 1 {December 1885 written in pencil under} this is the first day of December Charles helped Frank thrash Alec and Tib and Jasper and baby {‘Lucy May died in Mar 1886’ written in blue ballpoint in margin with line drawn to baby} were here to day she not been here since June fel I was so glad to see her I wrote to Samy Sunday Wednesday 2 this is fair day Charles went to the fair Thursday 3 a nice day Charles helped Frank Thrash Friday 4 Charles and Min went to Town with a load of Ry Saturday 5 Charles went with another load of Ry it snowed all the forenoon it is good Sleighing now Sunday 6 a cold Morning Charles and Tory went to church Min has not got her Teeth yet we got a letter from John Monday 7 the Girls washed Tory went to Alec Hyndmans in the evening with Charles to stay a few days Tuesday 8 Charles went to Town a Clear cold day Wednesday 9 it rained most all day we killed 2 beaves and 10 Sheep Charles is going to Ottawa with them Thursday 10 Charles and Jimy Beggs started this morning at 6 Oclock the rain made the roads bad Sam Vanallen is stoping here while he is gone �Friday 11 Tory is not home yet I got a letter from Ezra to day and wrote one to him to dr day a nice day we Just got word that Maggy Carson D this morning at 3 Jo came home to night Charles got home at 11 Oclock Saturday 12 Maggy Carson was Buried at 1 to day Charles and Min and Tory went to the Funerel a very nice day Sunday 13 I sent a letter to Willia and Ezra Saturday Charles Tory and I went down to Church this morning Monday 14 Charles Min and Tory went to Town to day Tuesday 15 a nice day Charles and Min went to Graynois Min is going to stay awhile at her sisters Wednesday 16 Charles came home to day Tory went to practice Thursday 17 Charles is helping Mr Workman Thrash to day Friday 18 Charles helped Sim Workman this forenoon Saturday 19 a nice warm day it is snowing it is colder to night Sunday 20 Charles and Tory went to Church this morning Monday 20 Tory washed to day had Thrashers in the Afternoon Tuesday 22 Thrashed this forenoon had 10 men nice day Wednesday 223 it rained last night and is raining to day the Sleighing is most done Sam and Tory went to practice last night Charles and Tory went to a Tea Meeting Thursday 234 Charles went to Town with a grist it is cold to day Friday 25 {1885 written in blue ballpoint under} this is Christmas and a nice day the Children all home with their families and Tom Hyndman was here but the main one is gone how I missed him to day Saturday 26 Tory went to Irayquois yesterday Lucy Staid and Min Staid it is a cold day but pleasant Sunday 27 Charles and Lucy went down to Church She is going home this afternoon it is prety cold Tory came home to night she saw Min �Monday 28 a nice day Mine h went up to Mr Colemans Sam and Tory went to the Hall to practice Tuesday 29 a nice morning Min and Tory went to John Peter Smiths to day Min went from there to Alecks Charles went to the social at Hyndmans Church Wednesday 30 Dick and Bob Beggs is helping Charles get wood to day Mrs Coleman and Mifs Munro was here to day Thursday 31 it rained most all day the snow is most gone Friday 1 {Jan 1886 written in pencil underneath } this is the first day of the New Year a nice warm day Charles Tory and Min H went to the Hall to the arch Saturday 2 Charles helped Alec Hyndman thrash a warm day Sunday 3 Tory and Min went down to Church a nice day Monday 4 it rained all day to day Tory washed this forenoon Tuesday 5 it faired up to day the Sleighing all gone Wednesday 6 a cold day Sally Hyndman and Ida Timins was here Thursday 7 a very cold day Charles went to town for Min and she was not there missed the train Friday 8 very cold Charles went for Min to day and got her Saturday 9 another cold day Dick and Bob Beggs came this morning to help Charles the got one load and it stormed so hard they did not go again but staid in the house all day Sunday 10 a very cold day Charles and Tory went down to Church Miny H is here yet she has a cold I dread the cold weather got a letter from Abigail Monday 11 Dick and bob is here to day a nice day Tuesday 12 Dick here to day another nice day but very cold Wednesday 13 I went to Mr Beggs to day Chal Charles and Min went to Mishionary Meeting Min here still Thursday 14 we are sawing wood to day a nice day �Friday 15 sawing wood to day a nice warm day Sent a letter to Samy and my sister Abigail Saturday 16 a nice day we thrashed with the big Machine had 14 Men not well to night Sunday 17 Charles and Min went to Church to day Monday 18 the girls washed to day Mr and Mrs Hut was here to day I was very sick last night a little better to day Alec Hyndman got his foot hurt to day in Kemptville Min and Charles went to see him Tuesday 19 a nice day a little better to day Wednesday 20 Jane Christy is worse the Doctor is there to day Min went down in the forenoon and Tory in the Afternoon Thursday 21 it snowed last night it is snowing to day I am gaining a little Charles and Tory went to a Social Friday 22 Charles drew a load of Ice to day a letter from John and Ezra Saturday 23 he drew another load of Ice it is very cold John and Alice Sheik and Mifs Kenion here to day Sunday 24 a cold morning Charles and Tory went to Church to day Lucy came down from Church Staid all night Monday 25 a cold day Lucy went home Charles got a load of Ice Tuesday 26 a nice day Charles and Tory went down to Aleck Hyndman he is going to thrash Mr and Mrs Furgison and Sid and William Shaw was here to day Charles got a load of Ice Wednesday 27 a nice morning Charles went to help Alec thrash Jane Christy is a little better I am not feeling well Willia H here and staid all night Thursday 28 helped Aleck in the morning got a load of Ice in the afternoon I was to see Jane she is a little better Friday 29 a nice morning Charles went to Prescot to day Sent a letter to John and Ezra Min and I are all alone Saturday 30 a nice day Charles came home to night �Sunday 31 Charles and Min went down to Church Tory came home with them it snowed this afternoon Monday 1 {February written above, 1886 written below in pencil} this is the first day of February a nice day Charles went to Jim Workmans wood bee the Girles washed and Tory went to Mr Clarks in the Afternoon Tuesday 2 Charles and Min went to Town with a grist Tory went with An Clark to get Money for the bible society Wednesday 3 Charles went to Town with a load of Wheat it is cold Thursday 4 a cold day Tib Armstrong An and Martha Clark mr Higgins and Mr Christy were all here for Tea Friday 5 Tib Armstrong went home this Afternoon Charles went to Town it is very cold weather Saturday 6 cold yet Charles went to Town to draw Shingle bolts Min and Tory went to Mrs McCargers Sunday 7 Charles and Min and Tory went to Lucys Tory will stay a week it is a nice warm day Monday 8 a nice day Min took me down to Hyndsmans I am going to stay a week Charles went to Town for saw dust Thursday 11 Charles went to Prescot was gone all night Min sat up at Christys got a letter from Ezra Saturday 13 Charles come after me to day John Smith got his Finger took off on Friday with the saw Sunday 14 Charles and Min went to Church this morning Monday 15 a nice day Tory came home to day Jane is worse Tuesday 16 Sad news Jane Died to day at half past 11 I helped to lay her out it is a stormy day Wednesday 17 I was down to Mr Christys all day nice day Thursday 18 Jane was Buried at 2 Sermon Preached by the Reverand Mr Maederment 3 Months Sind Ezra went away it seems like 6 Friday 19 Dick Beggs is helping Charles in the woods �Saturday 20 a stormy day snowed and blowed all night Mr Christy was here and staid all night Sunday 21 the roads are all blocked up saw no one to day Monday 22 Charles went to Town to day a nice day Tuesday 23 Dick Beggs is helping Charles in the woods Tory and Clarks went down to Alec Hyndmans to day Wednesday 24 Mrs. Beggs and Mrs Jackson and Daughter here to day Thursday 25 Tory went back to Mr Reids with Clarks Stormy Friday 26 Charles went to Town with a load of saw logs very cold Tory went to hear a Woman Lecture on faith Cure Saturday 27 Charles went to Town with logs a week steady cold Sunday 28 Tory went to Church at Hexton with Vanallens Charles and Min went below it is very cold Charles Tory and Sam Van went in the Evening Monday 1 {March 1886 written in pencil above} the first day of March a cold stormy day Tory went to Town with Clarks Charls went with logs Tuesday 2 Tory went with Clarks to Robert Hyndmans Mrs Bates was Buried to day a cold stormy day Wednesday 3 Robert Parker and Wife came up he and Charles went to the fair it is pleasent to day Thursday 4 Robert and Wife staid all night Charles and Min went with them to Alec Hyndmans to day Gorge Balkwell came here to work to day a nice day he went to Town with a load of logs Friday 5 George went with 2 loads of logs to day a nice day Saturday 6 a beautiful day Charles and Min went to Winchester to day George is Threshing at Mrs McCargers Sunday 7 a nice day Alec H came for me to day Baby is sick �Monday 8 Baby is very sick the Doctor has no hopes of her she has Congestion of the Lungs Baby Died to night at 11 {‘Lucy May died March’ written in blue ballpoint with arrow pointing to ‘has Congestion’} Tuesday 9 a nice day Tory came down last night when Baby Died Wednesday 10 Baby was Buried to day at 2 a large Funeral Thursday 11 I am stoping with Tib this week she feels very bad Friday 12 it rained and snowed all day we went to Church to night Mifs Scot is speaking every night Saturday 13 a nice day it snowed a little Sunday 14 John Workmans boy was Buried to day we went to the Funeral and then I came home we all went to Church in the Evening the Church was Crowded Miss Scot Preached she is a nice speaker Monday 15 we got a Letter from Samy and one from Maggy last week O how I would like to see them I went to Church this Evening a nice warm day Tuesday 16 Charles went to Iriquois to day Min and I went up to Lucys and staid all night Mrs Kirkwood and her 3 Daughters were here and Martha McCarger and a Woman selling Models she staid all night Wednesday 17 we came home to day and found lots of company Mrs Shaw and Sister Robert Martin and Arry Martha Me and Sandy Christy Tory went to Church Thursday 18 Charles went up to Lucys Min and Tory went up to Sid Shaws Jo Carson came home to day and Ezra came with them O I was so glad so Thankful Friday 19 Sally came here this morning Charles Min Tory and Sally went to Town and came around by Lucys to get Ezras Trunk Mr and Mrs Furgison was here for diner it stormed to night Saturday 20 it rained this forenoon William came after Sally Charles and Ezra went to Jim Beggs Sunday 21 it Stormed all day it cleared of near night we went down to Church at Halville Charles and Min to the Stone Church �Monday 22 it snowed all day the Girls washed it is blowing hard Tory and Ezra went with Clarks up to Jo Clarks Tuesday 23 still blowing Charles went to Winchester Ez to Church Wednesday 24 Mrs Mondal was Buried yesterday I forgot to put it down Alec Rose and Wife and 2 Children were here to day Thursday 25 Charles Min and I went to the stone Church Ezra helped Alec to saw wood and went to the Stone Church Friday 26 C Ezra and Tory Wend to Church Charles and Min went Saturday 27 a warm day a prayr Meting at Mrs McCargers to night Sunday 28 Ezra Tory and I went to Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I stayed to Gina Shaws and went in the Evening and E and Tory came down Lucy and Alferd Tomkins came down they all went to Church and staid all night late when we got home Monday 29 Alferd staid till night Charles Min and Lucy went to Church and Lucy staid at Alecks E and Tory went to Church I did not go I do not feel well enough Tuesday 30 it is Raining a little Charles and Min went to Town Mary Raimond and Cass came here to day and they all went to Church at Halville got 8 lambs {written up the side of the page with a line below as if it was an afterthought to Tuesday 30} Wednesday 31 it Rained all day they could not go to Church Thursday 1 {1886 April written in pencil below} this is the 1 day of April a very windy day Ezry and Charles helped Clarks saw this afternoon Mary and Cas went up to Gid Smiths our Meting Closed last night 2 baves last night Friday 2 Ezry Min and Tory went to Church last night Saturday 3 Ezry and Lucy went up to Jo Carsons to day Sunday 4 Tory and I went down to Church to day �Monday 5 they taped part on Friday and the rest to day Tuesday 6 boild in the bush to day had a good run Wednesday 7 we boiled down the sirup in the house to day Thursday 8 Charles went to Town to day took 8 Galons of Syrup Friday 9 the sap is runing good to day they boiled till 4 Oclock Saturday 10 it rained a little this morning alot of sap to day they boiled til 11 and left lots in the Bush Sunday 11 a butiful day Mrs Vanalen and Rosie here Friday Monday 12 a good sap day they are in the bush Lisa Fraser Died last to night Alexander H here to day Tuesday 13 Willia Hyndman and Wife and James Ervin and Wife and John Kirkup and Anny here to day Wednesday 14 went to the Funeral Mr Furgison Preached from First Samuel 3 Chapter 18 verse Lucy and Mrs Carson came down Lucy staid down Thursday 15 John and Anny Kirkup went home this Afternoon we sugard of twice to day a nice day Friday 16 Charles went to Bateses Corners to day Tory Went to Mr Sykes Ezra helped Vanallens saw wood yesterday Saturday 17 Ezra boiled syrup I gess it will be the last it is so nice and warm Sunday 18 Tory and I went to Church Mr Furgison Administered the Sacrement Charles Min and Lucy went to the stone Church Monday 19 Charles Lucy and Tory went to Town Ezra went to Hallville Mr Higins Anna and Martha was here this Afternoon Tuesday 20 Alec and Tib and Children here to day and Mrs Beggs and Willia Beggs from California Wednesday 21 Ezra is plowing Min Lucy and Tory went to Vanalens to sew Carpet Thursday 22 Min and Lucy went to Mr Christies a nice day �Friday 23 Lucy and I went to John Peters in the Forenoon and Mr Frasiers in the Afternoon a nice day Cabage sowed Saturday 24 Charles and Min went to Town Charles and Ez went to Raising Bees in the Afternoon a nice day Sunday 25 Charles Min Lucy Tory and I went to the Stone Church Ezra Tory and Vanalens went to Halville at Night Monday 26 the Girls washed and Lucy and Tory went to Clarks the boys pranted Potatoes and got the Buckets Tuesday 27 Charles sowed Wheat the Girls Cleaned 2 Rooms up Stairs Lucy and I Washed the Buckets 3 Hundred Wednesday 28 the Girls Cleaned 2 more Rooms up Stairs Charles and Lucy went up after her things Rained yesterday Thursday 29 the Girls papered the Parlour to day John H cut his nee Friday 30 they put down the Carped to day Lucy and I went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon to see George Saturday 1 {May written above 1886 written below in pencil} this is the first day of May they papered the Dining Room and put down the Carpet to day Sunday 2 a lovely day Tory and I went down to Church Monday 3 the Girls washed this forenoon I went to see Geny Workman after Diner we made Garden after Tea Fany laid an Egg to day George B stated to day for Cal Tuesday 4 a nice morning it Rained in the Afternoon Charles went to a Raising Bee at Mr Frasers Wednesday 5 a year to night since Pa Died it has been a long year they went up and Fixed the Graves this morning the Prayer Meting at Mrs Vanalens to night 2 Railroad Men Staid here last to night Tory M went down to Tibs this Afternoon 1886 {written in pencil on top of page} Thursday 6 a nice morning I went to Mrs Vanallens it Rained in the Afternoon �Friday 7 it Rained this morning Cleard up in the Afternoon Saturday 8 Tory came home to day a nice day Sunday 9 Tory and I went to quarterly Meting to day Monday 10 the Girls Washed and cleaned the Cook house Tuesday 11 it rained this morning the boys sorted the Potatoes Wednesday 12 Min took Lucy up to Mrs Speneers this Morning Thursday 13 I went up to Mr Colmans in the forenoon and to Gid Smiths in the Afternoon it Rained Friday 14 a nice day we miss Lucy now Saturday 15 Charles Min and Tory went to Town Sunday 16 Ezra Tory and I went to Church Charles and Min went to Hexton Monday 17 the Girls washed they planted potatoes to day Tuesday 18 a nice day they are getting along very well with their work Wednesday 19 I went down to see Sally Ratherford Alice Sheik and Lisa Henion was here Thursday 20 the boys are plowing it is nice weather Friday 21 the Minister was Inducted yesterday I forgot it Saturday 22 Ezra went to Town after Supper with Sam Vanalen he went after Frank he is home now Sunday 23 Charles Min Tory and I went down to the stone Church Monday 24 very nice weather the Girls washed Tuesday 25 another nice day the Bois are plowing Wednesday 26 I went down to Alec Hyndmans to day the comenced work on the railroad yesterday Thursday 27 we have got 2 men boarding since Wednesday Friday 28 Tib and I went to Mr Louxes this Afternoon �Saturday 29 Ezra came after me to day Charles and Min went to Town Sunday 30 Charles and Min went to Church in the morning Ezra and I in the Afternoon a nice day Monday 31 there is any amount of Men on the road now they go past in droves 4 staid here last night Ezra is helping Mr Christy plow to day Tuesday 1 {June written above in blue ballpoint} this is the 1 day of June and a nice day Wednesday 2 this is fair day a great many teams went {continued on the next page of the diary} 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} past here Willia Hyndman came up this morning and Tom Ervin and his wife staid here Thursday 3 I went home with Willia to day to stay awhile I am not feeling very well no appetite Saturday 12 am glad to get home dont feel any better Sunday 13 Tory and I went Church Charles and Min went to the stone Church Mr Furgison preached his Farewell Sermon to day I am sorry he leaves Monday 14 we have 10 men boarding here now Tuesday 15 Charles and Tory went to Town to day Wednesday 16 it rained to day lots of men Thursday 17 Charles put up a place and moved the stove out we had a very heavy rain to day Friday 18 a cold morning and very windy to day Saturday 19 Charles went to Town they Killed a Calf Sunday 20 Charles and Min went to Church Monday 21 the Girls washed it is a busy time Tib and Alec was here after Tea Tuesday 22 we had 11 men besides our own for breakfast Wednesday 23 a nice day we have 11 men to day besides our own �Thursday 24 6 of our men left to day fell out with the boys Friday 25 it rained to day it feels good to have some gone Tory got a letter from Aunt Aurilla to day Saturday 26 a nice day Charles went to Town I went to Jo Clark Sunday 27 Tory and Ezra and I went down to Church the new Minister Preached his name is Conly Monday 28 the girls washed to day we have 4 Men Tuesday 19 the Camp Meting commences to day a nice day Wednesday 30 Charles and Min went to Hexton to a Festival Thursay 1 {‘July’ written in blue ballpoint after} this is the first day of July a nice day Friday 2 Tory and I went to Camp Meting I staid all night Satury 3 Ezra went to the Burg I came home to night Sundy 4 Charles Min and Tory went to Camp Meting to day Tory staid Ezra is going to night for Tory Monday 5 a very warm day Ezra went to Camp meting to night Tuesday 6 Dick Beggs got Married the 20 16 {written above scribbled date} of June Ezra and Tory went up to meting to night Tory staid it closes to morrow Wednesy 7 I went down to see Jane Workman to day she is poorly Tory is not home yet Thursday 8 {Thursday written above} a nice cool morning I am not feeling well Friday 9 Tory is not home yet it is nice weather Saturday 10 Jo Carson and Daughter Lucy and Lisa Carson and Tory came down to day staid all day Sunday 11 they all went to Meting I kept house Monday 12 the girls washed and went to see Jane Workman Tuesday 13 Charles and Min went to Town to day John Mc is working here they drew in hay yesterday �Wednesday 14 a nice day they are getting in Hay Thursday 15 it rained last night very heavy Friday 16 Mrs Loux and Tib came this morning it rained all the afternoon no more Haiing this week Saturday 17 it rains every day a great deal of grass down Sunday 18 it rained all the forenoon Sam Vanallen and Tory went to Inkerman to Church Monday 19 the Girls washed it rained in the forenoon Tory took Lucy to Winchester in the Afternoon Tuesday 20 a butiful morning I hope the rain is over Wednesday 21 Nell came home with Tory last night Thursday 22 I went to Mr Clarks to day Friday 23 I went to Mr Frames to day Nell went to Martha Saturday 24 they got in a lot of Hay to day Sunday 25 Tory Nell and I went to Church this morning Monday 26 the Girls washed it rained last night Tuesday 27 Charles plowed for Strawberries Wednesday 28 I went to see Jane Workman she is no better Thursday 29 Charles Nell and Tory went to Town to day Charles took Nell home in the Afternoon Friday 30 we had a big Hail storm last night Saturday 31 they made a Stack of Hay to day 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} August {written in blue ballpoint beside year} Sunday 1 this is the 1 day of August Tory and I went to South Mountain it was quarterly Meting a good meting Charles Min went to the stone Church Ezra and Tory went in the evening Monday 2 the Girls washed to day it is nice and cool �Tuesday 3 went to see Mr Clark he is poorly Wednesay 4 a nice day Mr Clark is no better Thursday 5 Tory went with Hyndmans to Winchester to day Friday 6 Electa Fraser here to day had practice here to night Saturday 7 Willia and Sally and Lucy came home to day they all went to Town in the after noon we went to see the Men drive the piles on the rail road Sunday 8 they all went to Church this morning but me Monday 9 more Men one for Diner one for supper Tuesday 10 4 more came this fore noon {blank space left on page} this afternoon Wednesy 11 another came this Afternoon there was a great rain Thursday 12 we have 8 Men Charles went to Town to day Lucy is at Alec Hyndmans it is a nice day Friday 13 we got half a Calf of Alec Hyndman last night Saturday 14 Mary An Richardson came up with Ezra to day Sunday 15 Charles Min and Tory went to Church Monday 16 it rained all the afternoon and a cold rain Tuesday 17 Charles Tory and I went to Town to day Mrs Smith Mrs Frasier was here and Boby Walace Wednesdy 18 it is a nice morning we have 8 Men Thursday 26 I went to see Jane Workman to day she is poorly Friday 27 I am not well to day Mrs Beggs was here for {plwns?} Saturday 28 Tom Smith was buried to day Ezra Tory and Lucy went to the Funeral our men went home Sunday 29 Lucy and Min went to Hexton to Church Ezra and Tory went to Hallville in the evening �Monday 30 it rained this afternoon John Mac is here Tuesday 31 the last day of the Month We start to morrow for our visit I will write no more for a while maby never so good by October Saturday 9 home again had a good visit left all well and found all well have gained since I went away Mr Tomkins and Ben were here when we come and staid till sundy night Alec and Tib here Sunday 10 they all went to Church it seems good to get home Monday 11 the girls washed we picked our Snow Apples Tuesday 12 Martha Clark and Martha Smith was here to day Wednesday 13 Lucy Min and I went to Tibs to day Lucys last visit for a while she starts for Cal Monday Charles came home to night went away Monday Lucy and Tory went to Frasers Tuesday night Thursday 14 Ezra has a sore throat I hope it wont be bad Friday 15 Henry and Jane Tomkins and Electa and Peter and Alec Fraser was here to day its very windy Saturday 16 it is still windy Charles went to Town to day Mandy Smith was here to day and Willia Graham and his 2 Sisters Alec and Tib Willia and Sally Alford Tomkins and Lisa Carson I sprained my Foot Sunday 17 they all went to Church to day Sally and Willy went home this Afternoon it is raining Monday 18 Lucy started for Cal to day Alferd and Lisa and all ours went to town with her O what a hard thing it is to part from them we love God knows whether we will ever meet again in this world God grant we may meet in Heaven Tuesday 19 the Girls washed we gathere the Apples Wednesday 20 we had a manure bee a nice day sent a letter to John and Aby {‘and Aby’ was circled and written on line above} �Thursday 21 Charles went to Osgood we gatherd the Cabbage to day Min and Tory went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon sent a letter to Aunt Aurilla to day Friday 22 Min and I went to see Mr Fraser he is very poorly I feel so sorry for him he is a true and tried friend pa thought so much of him and he is a good man Min and I went to Ack Christies this Afternoon Charles went to Clarks to a bee {H?} corn 1886 {written in pencil at top of page} Saturday 23 Ezra took me to Town this afternoon I got 2 Teeth drew I have no Teeth now Tory went to Mr Clarks we got a letter from Willia to day Sunday 24 Charles and Min went to Church this Morning Tory went to Sundy School Ezra went to Church Monday 25 the Girls washed and are Cleaning House Tuesday 26 they are still Cleaning a nice day Charles and Sid came home to night they were at Iraquois Wednesday 27 they washed quilts to day and Ironed Tory went to Frasers Thursday 28 Min and Tory went to Mr Christys to day Friday 29 it rained to day I went to see Mr Fraser Saturday 30 Min and Tory went to Town this Afternoon Sunday 31 Tory and I went to Church Charles Min at night Monday 1 {November written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of November a nice day Charles and Min went to Town Ezra is on the RR Tuesday 2 Tory painted the floor 2 coat I went to Mr Beggs Wednesdy 3 the Girls went to Mr Christys to make Carpet Thursday 4 I went to see Mr Fraser it is Tibs birthday Friday 5 {Saturday 6 written beneath} Mary An has gone to see Jane she is sick Alec and Tib was here this Afternoon got a letter from John on the 4 Thursday �Saturday 6 it snowed all day and Iv good news Samy came home this Afternoon we were so glad to see him Sunday 7 it snowed and bloweg all day not 1 person on the road Monday 8 a nice morning Tory washed Charles Sam and Ezra went ot Town with a Sleigh Tuesday 9 Sam went to Town to day {got a letter from Lucy written above} is going to prescot Wednesday 10 Ezra went to Town for Sam and his Trunk Thursday 11 it is raining a little Charles went to Halville Sam fetched our pictures pas is so good he looks as though he could speak to me if he only coula Tory and Sam went to see Mr Martin he is no better I went to see Mr Fraser he was very bad he Died at 8 Oclock I staid all night he has got home at last Friday 12 Sam and I went down to Alec Hyndmans Saturday 13 Mr Fraser was Buried to day Sermon Preached by {continued on the next page of the diary} the Reverend Mr Conly From Jeremiah 12 Chapter 5 5 verse it has snowed all dy day an and Martha and Jesse Cameron was here yesterday Sunday 14 Charles and Tory went to Church in the Morning Ezra and Tory in the Afternoon Monday 15 Tory washed Charles went to Town Mr Corbet took poisin in a mistake an Died in a few minits Tory An and Martha and Jesse went to Mrs Vanalens Tuesday 16 a nice day Samy Workman is here and Willa Cameron {sent a letter to Jo Lucy is written above} Wednesday 17 Charles got part of a Cheese to day snowing a little Charles got a letter from Min last night Thursday 18 it rained all forenoon Tory sent Letter to Aunt Abby Friday 19 I got sick last night killed our hog to day Saturday 20 no better to day Tory got a Letter from Lucy �Sunday 21 some better Alec and Tib John McCarger and wife were here to day the boys went to Church Monday 22 Charles went to Iraquoise to the Mill Tuesday 23 Min came home with Charles I am a little better Wednesay 24 Charles and Ezra are helping Alec Thrash to day Thursday 25 Sam and Ezra are helping him to day Charles and Charley Hyndman are taking a ride on the Train Tory went to see Minean Coleman I am gaining Friday 26 we had the big Machine Thrashing to day it broke down Saturday 27 Charles went to Town to day Sunday 28 Sam and Tory went to Hallville it was Sacrement there to day Charles and Min went to the stone Church Monday 29 they Thrashed again to day we had 14 Men 12 on Friday Minian Coleman Died to day at 12 Oclock Tuesday 30 Charles and Ezra helped Alec Hyndman Thrash to day Tory sat up at Mr Colmans last night Wednesday 1 {December written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of {underlined in blue ballpoint} December Minyan Coleman was Buried to day at 10 Sam Sat up there last night they all went to the Fair this Afternoon Thursday 2 Ezra went for the Doctor to come and see me I have a sore on my Hip I dont know what it will be yet Min and Mrs Vanalen went to Smiths and Frumes to day Friday 3 the Doctor came to day says my hip will have to be lanced Saturday 4 Samy got hurt to day the Horse threw him out of the buggy Sunday 5 Charles and Min went to Church to day I am no better Monday 6 they killed 2 Beeves to day it is very cold Tuesday 7 Charles went to Town to day �Wednesdy 8 Charles went to Ogdensburg to day we got a letter from Lucy to day Ezra went for Stacy to day was not at home Thursday 9 Stacy was here to day says my hip will not have to be lanced it is scattered away it is very sore yet Friday 10 Samys foot is very sore it has been good sleighing for 2 weeks but is most gone now got a letter from John Saturday 11 it is warm Mrs William Christy was here to day and Mrs Blair Sunday 12 Ezra and Tory went to Church to day with a buggy Mondy 13 a stormy day the girls washed to day my sore no better Tuesday 14 Any Martin came here to day a nice day very good slippery Wednesay 15 Lyda Rose was here to day Frank Vanal in the Evening Thursday 16 Alec and Tib here to day Any Martin went to Maggy Lyda Rose staid here all night Jim Bower had his toe took off Friday 17 Tory and Lyda Rose went to Frasers and Mr Frumes Sams Toes is prety sore the nail came of one Tow Saturday 18 Charles Sam and Tory went to Town Min sent a letter to Lucy my hip is not any better nice weather {a letter from Lucy written down side of page} Sunday 19 Ezra and Tory went to Church at Hallville Charles and Min went to Hexton the Church was Dedicated Monday 20 Robert Beegs is helping them get wood got 2 loads this After noon Charles and Min went to the Tea Meeting Tuesday 21 Sam and Tory went to the Church to practice they drew 6 loads Mrs Beggs and Tilda Hutchison was here Tory has gone down to Mr Beggs to day my hip is no better Wednesday 22 it is a nice day Ezra helped Vanalens thrash Thursday 23 they drew 6 loads of wood got a Letter from Aunt Aurilla got Photoes from Aunt Abigail Tory and Sam went to practice �Friday 24 Charles and Min went to Jo Carsons it snowed in the forenoon and rained in the Afternoon Saturday 25 {Dec 25th written in blue ballpoint beneath} it is very cold for Christmas Alec and Family 6 Willia and Family 4 Sid Shaw and wife here for Dinner Ezra went to a Tea Meeting at night Sunday 26 the Baptist Church was Dedicated to day they all went but Ezra and I and they all went but Sam and I at night Monday 27 Sam and Tory went to the Church this Morning and they 3 went to the Tea Meting at night Tuesday 28 Min and Nell went to Mr Hyndmans Wednesday 29 Charles and Min went down to practice they all went to the Funeral but Sam and me Mr Martin was Buried to day at 1 Oclock very cold Thursday 30 they finished drawing wood to day got 26 load Frank and Tory went to Mr Bowers to day very cold Friday 31 it snowed all day and is very cold I am better Saturday 1 {January written above 1887 written below in pencil} this is the first day of January it is very cold it is Mins Birthday she is 15 to day Sunday 2 it is still very cold Charles and Min went to Church Monday 3 very cold 25 Degrees below zero Min washed to day Tuesday 4 Charles Min Samy Minie Nelly went to Town Ezra is helping Blair thrash it was 25 below zero this up to zero morning I am nearly well I am truly thankful Wednesday 5 it is a good deal warmer it is up to zero Charles and Min went to the Lecture to night a lovely night Thursday 6 Frank and Tory came home to night they have been gone a week they had practice here to night for Mishonary Meting Friday 7 Charles and Ezra are helping Alec Hyndman bail Hay yesterday and to day it is a nice day am feeling well �Saturday 8 Charles and Min and Minie and Nelly Hyndman went to Winchister to day Charles is going to Morisburg Tory and Sam V went to Mrs Frasers to practice Sam and Ezra went to Town it is a prety cold day Sent a letter to John and one to Aurilla Rose got a letter from Lucy Friday Sunday 9 Sam Tory and Ezra went to to Church in the Afternoon Charles and Min came home to night I got sick again to night Cold Chils pain in Head and Back prety bad Friday 9 got a letter from Aunt Aurilla Thursday the Doctor was here to day my hip will have to be lanced Monday 10 Charles and Min went to practice to night Tuesday 11 a cold stormy day Sam Ezra and Tory went to Misionary Meting Wednesday 12 Mr Furgison was here to day I sent a letter to Aunt Abigail Tory went a letter to Lucy to day the Boys are getting Ice this Afternoon I got my paper to day am some better to day it is warmer to day Thursday 13 the boys got Ice to day Ezra and Min to Mishionary Meting Sam went to Alec Hyndmans I am getting better Friday 14 a very stormy day the worst we had this winter {‘letter from John’ written across side of page} Saturday 15 we Sawed wood to day had 9 Men Alec and Tib came up to bid Ezra good by Sam came with them got a letter from John Sunday 16 a beautiful morning but bad roads Frank V and Jacob V and Tib Christy was here to night comenced the jar of butter Monday 17 a very stormy day Ezra started for Cal this Morning O what a sad parting I wonder will we ever meet again in this world God alone knows it seems as if I could not stand many more partings sent a letter to Willia Tuesday 18 a cold stormy day they all went down to Mr Beggs Wednesday 19 Sam Tory and Min went to the Convention this Afternoon Sam and Tory Joined gave a Dollar and a half �Thursday 20 Sam and Tory was up all day Ane Coleman came home with them last night and to night got a letter from Aby and one from Maggy to Ezra a cold stormy time Friday 21 Sam and Tory up again to day John McCerchy came here this forenoon they all went to the Concert but her and me Saturday 22 they went home this Afternoon it has rained all day Charles went to Mr Kirkwoods Auction went to Town Sunday 23 it Rained all night is Raining this Morning Samy put on a Boot for the first time Monday 24 the girls washed it rained to day Mrs Vanalen was here Tuesday 25 it stormed to day Charles and Tory went to Town Wednesday 26 Charles went to a wood bee at Carsons Min and Tory went to John Peter Smiths to a quilting bee Sam went away alone to Kemptville to day 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} An and Martha Clark and Mary Jane Brown was here Thursday 27 a very nice day Charles went to the woods Samy came home to night Peter Fraser here to night Friday 28 a nice day Charles to two loads of logs to Town Min and Tory went to Mr Blairs Sam went to the post Ofice Saturday 29 Charles went to Town with logs Sam and Tory {‘a letter from Kate’ written above} went to Tibs Tory Staid all night a nice day Sunday 30 Charles Min and Sam went down to Church a beautiful day Charles and Min went to the Baptist Monday 31 Charles and Alec is Cutting and drawing logs to Town Tuesday 1 {February written in blue ballpoint beneath} this is the 1 day of February they are drawing logs Mrs Fraser and Mrs Smith was here this forenoon they and I went to Mrs Vanalens the first time I have been out this winter it is a lovely day James Fraser brought me home �Wednesday 2 the Bois went with logs it is a dreadful stormy day the Sun never shone the Bears could not see their Shaddows Thursday 3 Charles Min and Sam went to Town to day Aunt Cloy came here on Tuesday night is here yet went a paper to Ezra Friday 4 the young people on this street and in the Hyndman Setelment there was 32 went to Winchester to night Saturday 5 Hugh Martin staid here all night Charles and Sam went to Town for lumber a nice day Sunday 6 Charles Min Sam Tory all went to Church this morning Monday 7 Tory got a letter from Aunt Aby it is a nice day Tuesday 8 it rained all day to day Sid Shaw and wife and Mifs Gernsey were here Cloy is here yet Wednesday 9 it is colder to day Sam went to Town with logs it is hard walking it a glare Ice all over Thursday 10 Min and Mrs Vanalen went to John Peter Smiths and Mrs Frasers. Charles was at Mr Frumes to an Auction Sam went to Town with logs it rained Friday 11 it is a very stormy day snowing and blowing Charles went to the Ofice I got a letter from Lucy Saturday 12 a nice day but the roads are bad Charles is helping Vanallens saw wood I am feeling well now Sunday 13 Sam Min and Tory went down to Church this Morning Sam and Tory went this Evening it is a nice day Monday {Monday smudged above} 14 the girles washed Sam went to Prescot sent a letter to Lucy Tuesday 15 Sam Vanalen and Tory went down to Vancamps to Church Our Sam went in the Evening it is a nice day Wednesday 16 Charles and Sam went to Town with a load of wood Charles took a loag load yesterday another nice day Sam and Tory went to Salys to day Mrs Christy here to day Thursday 17 Charles and Tim cut logs to day a very nice day �Friday 18 Charles took a load of logs this morning it is a very stormy day Sam and Tory came home to night Saturday 19 Sam and Tory went to Town this Afternoon Charles took Logs Sunday 20 Sam Min and Tory went down to Church Ben and Alford Tomkins and Kirk Clark and Cas was here this Evening Monday 21 Samy Started for Cal this Morning Charles and Min took him to Town another sad parting will we ever meet again in this world God alone knows my Heart is very Sad Father I look to the alone for Strength in my Trouble Mr and Mrs Fruems and Nay and Ambrose Swartflager and Sister were here they staid all night a nice day Tuesday 22 they went home this Afternoon this is Ex Lection day Wednesay 23 a very nice day I am not feeling very well to day Thursday 24 a very stormy day the Girls went to Mr Frumes to a quilting bee to Mrs Frasers at night to practice Friday 25 a nice day Chloe and I went to Mr Christies sent a letter to Ezra Saturday 26 Charles went to Town with a grist for the hogs we had practice here to night for the Concert Sunday 27 it is a very stormy day nobody went to Church Monday 28 the worst storm we had this winter not cold but snowed and blowed all day and all night Dreatful and it is blowing yet but not so bad Tuesday 1 {March written above in ink, 1887 written in pencil} they shoveled roads to day they went to Mrs Frasers to practice Sam brought Ane Shaver up she is here Wednesday 2 Charles went to the Fair we had Prayr Meting here to night An and Martha Clark was here this Afternoon nice day 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Thursday 3 a lovely day I am not feeling very well Chloe is here yet {Chloe was smudged and then re-written above} they had practice here to night Mifs Gilroy staid all night �Friday 4 a lovely day they all went to the Concert this Afternoon Mr and Mrs Blair and Children were here to night Saturday 5 a lovely day Charles went for a load of Ice to day Sunday 6 it snowed all day Charles and Tory went to the Baptist Church Monday 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day it is Thawing Tuesday 8 Charles went to Town Chloe went Min went to Jo Clarks Wednesday 9 Gid Smiths Wife had a young Daughter to day at 12 we had company to night 4 from Peltons Tib Christy Lisa Lockwood and Fran and Cas a nice day Thursday 10 a nice morning Min and Tory went to John Smiths we had a Calf Tuesday night and one Wednesday night {written above ‘Sid Shaw and wife here’} Friday 11 a lovely morning Charles went to Winchester Tory went to Ruben Shavers till he came back a butiful day Saturday 12 a nice day Charles went to Town for lumber Tory got a letter from Lucy one from Aunt Aurilla one from Carry Deval one from Tib Armstrong a nice day {written up side of page ‘a card from Sam’} Sunday 13 Charles and Min went down to Church it is sacrement Sunday Tory and Frank went up to the Baptist Church Tory and Peter Fraser went to South Mountain Monday 14 a nice day Mrs Beggs was here Charles went to an Auction they all went to Rasts Peltons to night Tuesday 15 a nice morning I am feeling very well Wednesday 16 I went down to Tibs to day Friday 18 we all went to Lieretias Hyndmans had a Turkey Diner Sunday 20 went to Church 2 it is nice to live by a Church Monday 21 was over to Mr Camersons for Tea had a nice time Tuesday 22 went to John Sypes had a Turkey Diner a good visit �Thursday 24 Mrs Obrine was buried to day got a letter from Ezra Saturday 26 Mr William Hyndman Died to day got a letter from Maggy Sunday 27 went to Church 2 to day Tuesday 29 Mr Hyndman was buried to day a very stormy day Wednesday 30 it blowed all day to day the roads all blocked Thursday 31 it is a nice day got a letter from Lucy Friday 1 {April written in blue ballpoint above} this is the 1 day of April I got home to day Tory and Frank went to Town a nice day Saturday 2 Charles went to Town took a box of Butter Tory and Vanalens went to Mrs Frasers to night Dick Beggs wife had a young Daughter Monday the 21 of March I sowed Tomatoes seed to day the snow is deep Sunday 3 Charles Min and Tory went to Church a nice day Monday 4 Mr Shaver and Any here for Diner the girls washed a Letter from Sam Tuesday 5 they started for Cal to day Charles ment to Town sent Letter to Sam and Ezra and Lucy and Kate and Ella Christy Mr and Mrs Cameron and Elisa Lockwood was here Wednesday 6 Charles Taped the bush to day I went to Mr Clarks Charles and Min went to Mr Woods last night Tory went to Prayr Meeting to Mrs McCargers Thursday 7 Charles killed a calf to day it is a lovely day the Cheese Men met here to night they want this street Friday 8 this is Samys birth day he is 28 to day Charles and Tory went to Town it looks like spring saw a Robin and Black bird to day Sent a Letter to John to day it is a lovely day Saturday 9 they Boiled the sap for the first to day the snow is very deep Sunday 10 a lovely day this is Easter Sunday got a Calf to day roads bad Monday 11 they boiled in the Hugh Martin staid here all night sugard of �Tuesday 12 the Train started to day had 1 pasinger Car the first one they did not run since February Charles went to Town to day sold 8 Galons of Syrup it is a cold day sap not runing much Sent a letter to Lucy sowd Cabage seed Saturday lisa Wood here Wednesday 13 a cold morning the Boyss went to cut a Curly Maple Thursday 14 a nice day Mrs Wood called here this evening Friday 15 Jo Clark and Wife and Bert were this Afternoon we sugard of it snowed Saturday 16 it rained to day Cass Caselman came here to day to stay awhile Sunday 17 a nice morning Charles walked down to Church the roads are bad Monday 18 Any Martha and Bella Wilson here in the Afternoon and Will and Jim Clark and Jimy Beggs and Mr Christy from Winchester Sugared off I sent a letter to Lucy Tuesday 12 a good sap day had a nice lot of syrup Cas is here yet Wednesday 20 Tory and Cas went to Dick Beggs this Afternoon a good sap day another nice bach of syrup Tory and Cas went Beggs 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Thursday 21 Charles and Cas went to Town Charles took 19 Gallons of Syrup and 70 pound of Butter Min sowed Cabage Seed to day a bach of Syrup Friday 22 got a letter from Aunt Aurilla and one from Lucy Charles went to Winchester to day Saturday 23 got a little Syrup Charles went to the Shop James Clark got 2 Galons of Syrup to day {Cas went away written up side of page} Sunday 24 it is a cold raw wind to day roads bad Samy here Monday 25 the Girls washed blankets to day Charles and Min went to Town in the Afternoon George Commenced to plow this afternoon Wednesday 27 Tory went to Ee Christys to day a nice day �Thursday 28 we raked off the door yard to day I called on Mrr Wood to day Tory and I were back to see Mrs Cuming to day she is very low id got a Letter from John and one from Laury she wrote me her first letter and a very nice one it was I think he has a good Wife I like to hear from my Children Friday 29 it is raining to day we had more pigs wednesday night Saturday 30 Sid Shaw and Wife were here to day a nice day Sunday 1 {‘May’ written in pencil below} this is the first day of April {April is crossed out with blue ballpoint and ‘May’ written above} Tory and I went to South Mountain to quarterly Meting had a good Meting Monday 2 the Girls washed the buckets to day I raked the bleach yard Min and Tory went to Clarks this Afternoon Tuesday 3 the Girls washed I went to Mr Colmans and Mr Blairs Wednesday 4 Charles sowed Wheat to day Min Tory and I went to Prayrmting Thursday 5 I dont feel very well sent a letter to John and one to Maggy to day Friday 6 the Girls made Garden to day a nice day Saturday 7 Charles and Tory went to Town I feel pretty Sick to day Sunday 8 Charles and Min went down to Church this morning Tory and Min and Vanalens went to Hallville to night Monday 9 Jade Smith was here to day Charles planted Potatoes to day Tuesday 10 the Girls washed Flanel Sheets and quilts to day Wednesday 11 Tory went to Tibs Tuesday and came home to night Thursday 12 we made Soap to day had the potash kittle full Friday 13 I went to Mr Beggs to day the Girls cleaned the Caraige house Saturday 14 a nice day we want rain very much it is very Smoky Sunday 15 Tory and I went to Church Tory playd on the Organ for the first �Monday 16 Miss Shaver was here to give lesons I dont know whether she will get a class Tuesday 17 we planted Corn and beans it rained a little to night Charles went to Winchester on the Cars walked home Willia Vanallen and Miss Martin Married to night at 8 Wednesday 18 no rain yet it so dry things cant come up Thursday 19 I went to see Mrs Cumings she is very low went to Mr Balkwells and Mr John Smiths Mrs Cameron and Tib was here I was so sorry we had 7 Men for Diner Friday 20 we had John Workman and Mr Woods Boy to day Saturday 21 no rain yet every thing is so dry Sunday 22 we had a little Colt last night it is a nice day Charles and Min went to Church this morning George and Tory this Afternoon Tory went to Sundy School Monday 23 Anne Shaver was here to day it is very warm Tuesday 24 {May written in blue ballpoint above} the queens Birth Day held the Jubilee at Bishups Mills Wednesday 25 it rained last night we planted potatoes to day Sid Shaw and wife here to day Thursday 26 we set cabage plants yesterday Alec Gibson Maried the 24 Friday 27 it rained to day every thing looks fresh and nice Saturday 28 Min and Tory went to the Buriing Ground and then went to Sid Shaws Mr Peter Grant and Rachel Proser was buried to day {‘had a calf’ is written above} Sunday 29 Min and Tory went down to Church to day Monday 30 James Middagh and Wife here to day we hag 2 men hewing timber Tuesday 31 John Parker came up for the fair to night Wednesy 1 {‘June’ written in blue ballpoint below} this is the 1 day of June it rained all the forenoon Charles and George went in the afternoon Thursday 2 it rained this afternoon Mr Griffin Died the 1 day of the Month �Friday 3 we tore down part of the Cookhouse Tory and I went to Mr blacks I got a letter from Ezra to day Mrs black told me all about Willia and Maggy and Ezra she says they are doing well Saturday 4 Mr and Mrs Vanallen came back Thursday went home to day Sunday 5 Min and Charles went to Church in the morning Tory and I in the Evening it is a nice day Monday 6 Charles and George drew sand this afternoon Tuesday 7 they are moving the House to day got it back far anough to night had 7 Men they worked very hard 1887 {written in pencil on top of page} Wednesday 8 took all day to turn it around they worked very hard Thursday 9 Clark Balkwell here to day George has gone to Mr Blairs to a plowing Bee it is a nice day Andrew Rose here Friday 10 Charles and Clark went to Otaway to day Mrs Louge here and staid all night last night Saturday 11 Min went to Town for the Boys to day Sunday 12 G we all went to Church this Morning Tory went to Hexton Monday 13 the Mason came to day Tory went to Mr Armstrongs comenced the wall Tuesday 14 Tory went to Prescot Charles went to Winchister Wednesday had 2 Men besides our own they comenced the wall 13 {word the also written above wall} Thursday 16 I went to Mr Frauts and Mr Colmans Tory got a letter from Lucy Friday 17 Charles went to Town I went to the Grave yard Saturday 18 Min and I went to Town got a pair Boots and a dress Tory got a Letter from Ezra she is not back yet Sunday 19 Charles and MIn went to the Baptist Church Sid Shaw was here for Diner and Tea we had Strawberries for Tea we had them Friday �Monday 20 Min washed the Baggs Mr Caning and Sid Shaw was here for Diner caned Strawberries Tuesday 21 Robert Parker and Wife Hanah Lisa and 2 Children here to day Tory came home to night Wednesday 22 Charles went to Winchester for Doors and Windows Thursday 23 Charles has 6 Teams drawing Lumber to day Friday 24 Charles and George drew Lumber to day Mrs Balkwell Clark comenced work to day got a letter from Laury and Magy and Sam and Aunt Aurillia to day had a social at Vanalens Saturday 25 Min and I went to Alec Hyndmans this Afternoon Sunday 26 Charles Min George and Troy all went to Church Monday 27 the Girls are making me a dress to day Tuesday 28 the Girls washed to day it is very warm Camp meting comced to day Wednesday 29 Tory and I went to Camp Meting to day I staid she came home Thursday 30 still at the Camp Meting went to Jo Carsons to night Friday 31 this is the first day of July am not well got a pain in my breast Tory went to a picknick for the Sundy School 4 Schooll Saturday 2 {July written in pencil above and underlined in blue ballpoint} came home from the Camp Ground to night good Metings Sunday 3 Charles and George went to Camp Meting to day Monday 4 the Girls washed Charles went to Winchester mr Sheik and Alec Hyndman here for Diner Tuesday 5 a very warm day we are all very busy now Wednesay 6 I went to Morisburg with Mrs Vanalen to day Monday 11 got home to day had a good visit was very tired Tuesday 12 the Girls went picking Berries to day dun well �Wednes 13 a very warm day Mr Homes and the painter here all night Thursday 14 Anne Coleman Died Tory went down to Church Friday 15 the Girls went picking berries got 17 pounds smashed my finger to day Saturday 16 Anne Coleman was buried to day a heavy rain last night Sunday 17 Charles and Min went to Church it rained to day Monday 18 the Girls washed and went picking berries in the Afternoon Tuesday 19 I went to Aleck Smiths and Mr Frasers to day Wednesay 20 a very warm day the boys are in their Hay Thursday 21 they are stacking Hay my finger is very sore went to Winchester to day good by to my booke for a while Wednesday 24 {August written in pencil above} of August Willia Campbell and Jane An Dougle was married they had 2 Clowdy days Saturday 27 I got home to day been gone 5 weeks glad to get home Sunday 28 Min Tory and I went to Church in the morning Monday 29 Sent a letter to sam and Ezra got 3 letter while away Tuesday 30 Tory went to Vanalens we had company yesterday and to day Wednesdy 31 we had company to day tore down the bedrooms Thursday 1 {‘August’ written in blue ballpoint beneath ’September ?’ written in pencil beneath that} this is the 1 day of August {‘September’ written in pencil above} put a new floor in the kitchen John McCarger and wife here to day went to Martha {‘beg’ written above} Friday 2 got sick to day the house is to cold for me Saturday 3 a good deal better but I cant stand the noise Sunday 4 Tory and I went to Church I staid at Tibs �Sunday 15 got home to day been gone 3 weeks glad to get home Monday 16 Mary jane Brown came to help Tory make a Dress Jim Griffin came to day to give the house the 2 Coat Sunday 9 {October written in pencil above} this is the 9 of October was at Church this Morning he finished painting the house on Friday the 6 Monday 10 Clark and Bob came back to day went last Friday Thursday 13 Tory started to day for Johns how I did hate to see her go Friday 14 it is very lonesome with out Tory hope she got there safe Saturday 15 there was an excursion to Smiths falls price 50 cents 1887 {written in pencil at top of page} Sunday 16 Charles Min and I went to the stone Church Monday 17 Charles comenced to by Grain at the Station Tuesday 18 Min went to Kemptville to day it rained last night Friday 22 {Saturday is written above and below the struck out word Friday} I am 65 to day it is very cold to day Charles went to Winchesters for the doors got but 1 Mr Carson was buried to day at 10 Oclock Sunday 23 Mr Cook was buried to day at half past 10 Monday 24 John Tomson was buried to day at half past 10 Tuesday 25 Mrs Beggs was here to day a very cold day Sent a letter to Sam Tory and Ezra the 24 Thursday 27 Charles came home to day Mary Middagh and Lucy Ervin came here Alec Gregory and wife here Friday 28 went to Clarks with Mary and Mr Woods Saturday 29 they went home to day painted the floor snowed �Friday 4 {‘November’ written in blue ballpoint above} this is the 4 of November Tibs birth day I staid with her all night Sunday 6 Charles and Min went to Church to day Monday 7 Moved in the Stove to day Tuesday 8 killed 4 pigs Mr Wood here the Boys got done to night Wednesday 9 Mrs Cumings died this Morning Charles went to otawa George tore the kitchen down got a letter from Lucy Thursday 10 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon Friday 11 Mr Hyndman and I went to the Funeral it Snowed Saturday 12 got a letter from Tory O how I mis her Tuesday 15 {‘Nov.’ written above} Tiby had a young Daughter {underlined in blue ballpoint with ‘Esther’ written beside} this morning Saturay 19 got a letter from Lucy Laury Ezra and Tory Jo B Joseph Ratherford Died to day Tuesday 29 I came home to day Tib is prety smart got a nice baby {underlined in blue ballpoint} Wednesay 30 Charles went to the Corners to day for a Door Thursay 1 {‘December written in pencil above} the first day of December it is very Cold finished painting to night Friday 2 took up a carpet to day begining the painter Saturday 3 finished painting last nigh to night whitined and papered 2 rooms Saturday 3 to day he Whitened and papered to rooms to day Saturday 3 cleaned out some rooms to day Min Oiled a bed room Sunday 4 it is raining to day Joseph Crouder Married the 25 of November Monday 5 Washed a Carpet to day Sent 3 Letters A A V {continued on the next page of the diary} Neil Macintires wife was Buried the 5 of December �Tuesday 6 put down my bed room Carpet to day Wednesy 7 put a carpet on the spare bed room up stairs Thursday 8 had the Big machine to day here 2 nights Mrs Martin here Friday 9 put down a Carpet in the Parlour to day Saturday 10 put down a carpet in the Dining room to day it is raining got a Letter from Lucy to day Sent one to Laura and Ezra 1 Decem Sunday 11 it is still raining we did not go to Church Monday 12 fixed up Lucys and Torys room went to Hyndmans Tuesday 13 Min Washed got a Letter from Tory sent 1 to W and John Wednesday 14 Min and Alma went to see Jane Charles went to Town Thursday 15 5 Men to day they are Diging a well Friday 16 4 Men to day Min came home to Day Saturday 17 they got watter to day went down 18 feet Sunday 18 Charles and Min went to Church I wrote to Tory to day Monday 19 they finished Stoning the well to day Jim Clark helped Tuesday 20 a nice day got a letter from Tory and sint one Wednesay had Oysters Clarks and Beggs Christys and Cas Mr Graham and Miss Martin Married to night at 5 Wednesday 21 killed a Beef Bob Black and Miss Pelton Married to night Thursday 22 a nice day Charles and George went to the woods Friday 23 Charles went to Otaway this Morning Saturday 24 Charles came home to night brought me a book for Xmas present Sunday 25 Min gave me a present of a Fur Jacket for a Xmas preasant a nice one it is cost 35 Dollars I spent Xmas with Tiby got a letter from Lucy and one from Tory Satury �Monday 26 was at Alecks they had a roast Turkey for Diner Tuesday 27 came home to day found no one here dont know where they are they were at Kemptville Wednesday 28 William Clark and Alace McCleaster was Married to day Charles and Min went to the Meding they were Married at 5 Oclock it snowed all day Thursday 29 it is blowing very hard to day and very cold Friday 30 it is very cold Charles commenced to Draw wood to day 5 loads drew Names of parents {‘married Oct. 1st 1843’ written in blue ballpoint} John Middagh Born August 23 1813 Died May 5 1885 Lucy Arvilla Rosseter Born October 22 1822 {‘died 1900’ written in pencil beside with ‘Nov 21st ’ written in blue ballpoint} Names of Children John Harvey Born September 30 1844 Mary Middagh Born January 11 1846 Died October 22 1879 Charles Henry Born August 23 1847 Sally Middagh Born April 28 1849 Lucy Aurilla Born March 3 1851 Died August 10 1852 Lucy Aurilla Born December 2 1852 Dinah Elizabeth Born November 4 1854 {‘Died June 30th 1896’ written in blue ballpoint beside} Willian Aubrose Born May 8 1857 Samuel Born April 8 1859 Victoria Abigail Born May 27 1861 Sylvester John Born July 18 1863 Died August 17 1884 �Ezra Sipes Born February 26 1864 Parents Married John Middagh & Lucy A Rosseter October 1 1843 Children Married John Harvey & Florence P Prouty September 14 1881 Mary Middagh & Robert Parker October 27 1876 Charles Henry & Mary An Shaw September 24 1877 Sally Middagh & William Hyndman March 28 1871 Lucy A Middagh & James Carson June 10 1878 Dinah E Middagh & Alexander Hyndman June 11 1873 William A middagh & Maggie Belingham January 7 1884 Samuel Middagh & Laury Paus March 10 1887 Victoria A Middagh & Thomas Jamieson Married September 9 1891 Florence Arvilla Jamieson born Nov 18/93 Saw ye my Saviour Saw ye my Saviour Saw ye my Saviour and God O he Died on Calvery to Atone for you and me And to purchase our pardon with Blood He was Extended He was Extended Shamefuly Nailed to the Tree O he Bowed his Head and Died Thus my Lord was Crucified To Atone for A World that was Lost �Jesus hung Bleeding Jesus Hung Bleeding Three Dreatful Hours in pain And the Solid Rocks were Bent Through Creations vast Extent When the Jews Crucified the God Man Darkness Prevailed Darkness Prevailed Darkness Prevailed ore the Land And the Sun refused to Shine when His Magesty Divine Was Derided Insulted and Slain When it was finished When it was finished And the Atonement was made He was taken by the Great And Embalmed in Spices Sweet And wa in a New Sepulchre Laid {Lucy written at bottom of page} the 4 of October heard a Sermon in the Methodist Church from 2 Corinthens 5 Chapter 1 verse) Sunday the 11 a Sermon in the Presbyterien Church from Corinthians 4 Chapter 4 verse Sunday the 18 heard a Sermon from 2 Corinthens 7 8 9 verses Sundy the 25 from Malachi 3 Chapter 8 verse Sunday the 11 from Amos 4 Chapter 12 verse 1 verse 3 verse The Sun of Man they did Betray Now Hung between He was Condemed and led away The Earth and Skies Think O my Soul on that dread day Behold in agony Look on Mount Calvery He dies Behold him Lamb like led along Hark Siners hear �Sorounded by a wicked Throng His mournful cries Acused by each lying Tongue Come see how great And thus the Lamb of God they Hung His pain Upon the Shameful Tree A Soldier pierced 2 verse Him when he Died Hark Men and Angels hear the Sun Then healing streams He Cries for help but O theres none Came from his side He treads the Wine press all alone Twas this the Lord His Garments Stained with Blood Was Crucified In lemintations hear him cry Stern Justice then Elo Lamd saback tha ni Was Satisfied Soon Death will close his langued Eyes When Christ He soon will mount the upper Skies Their Lord The Conquering Son of Man Was Slain 4 verse Tis don the dreatful Debt is paid The great atonement now is made Siner on him your Guilt was laid For you he spilt his Blood For you he left the Courts Above For you he left his Fathers Love That you the Length and Breadth might prove And Might and Depth of perfect love �Be swalowed up in God Mrs John Middagh Lucy Middagh Lucy Middagh For more information on Lucy Middagh, check out the “Meet the Diarists” page under “Discover” on our website: ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, 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Scanned Manuscript & Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done transcribed https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/transcribe/files/original/1385c8fb46cd67dac80798ceb585b636.pdf 0bc139abcec70bae0fc77ac0bed76e58 PDF Text Text 1890 JANUARY Wednesday January 1 this is a nice Morning Willia and Ada Graham Staid here all night went away at 10 to Robert Beggs Melvin and Jasper came up here it rained all the Afternoon they had to stay all night Charles went down to the Station no Sleighing for the New Year it was very dul one Month to day since I Sprained my rist and it is no better yet I am afraid it never will be God knows best Thursday January 2 still raining by spels Min and Lucy went down to Alecs and took the Boys home the Willing Workers had a Meting this After noon they are going there Charles helped Sam Vanalen kill a Beef to day Tory and I are all alone for Diner it rained nearly all the Afternoon the roads are thawing out they Staid to Prayr Meting to Night Friday January 3 this is a lovely day it froze last night Sam Vanallen was here this Morning Charles went to Town this Afternoon Lucy and Tory went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Tory went to Church to night my hand is no better it is very painful and is very much Swelon I try to be patient and Submit to his will Saturday January 4 Min went down to Mr Clarks to help them tie a spread Loiese Armstrong here this Afternoon Mina Caselman Sam VanAllen and James Beggs came in the Evening Sunday January 5 Min and Lucy went to Church in the Morning Tory went to Sunday School in the Morning and then it Rained Henry Growbarger here this Evening it sleeted Monday January 6 the Trees are Beautiful this Morning it Rained and froze on it is raining this Morning this is Town Meting day my hand is very Sore the Doctor gave me Stuf to rub on that Blistered it Mr Christy is no better he is pretty helpless Maud and baby & Cas Costleman here this After noon Alec came for them and Staid the Evening it has been a Stormy day Tuesday January 7 1 �a nice Morning Lucy went to the Clarks to tell them what to bake for the Social and Min went to Sally Hyndmans the Willing Workers are getting up a Social Tory went to Mr Clarks to help An with a Comforter Mina Caselman here this Afternoon Charles went down to Coart this Afternoon Wednesday January 8 this is a nice day the Girls are Baking for ther Social Charles went to the Shop this Afternoon my hand is no better it is very sore my Fingers are very stiff and very Sore and very much Swellon and very painful Mr Higins and the Doctor here for Tea Staid the Evening Thursday January 9 Charles got sick last night they call it the La Grip Mr Wear does the Chores it is sleeting to day freezes as it comes down Lucy went down to Prayr Meting with Mr Higgins she is going to stay to Alecke til after the Sosial it is very cold Friday January 10 it is Storming to day and it is very cold Charles is no better yet it is a little warmer this Afternoon Min and Tory went to the Social there was not many there it was so cold Mrs Care was Buried to day Alec Hyndmans wife had a Son this Morning Saturday January 11 still very cold Charles is some better it is a little warmer it Hailed some last night I have had Hops [hoops?] on my hand for the last 3 days I dont think it is much better Min and Tory went to Church Sunday January 12 it is warmer to day Monday January 13 it rained to day the wind was very high Charles went up to Mr Simsers Lucy came home last night from Alecks they had a Social in the Basement of the Church it was a bad time my hand is very sore yet this is a lovely Morning Tuesday January 14 Charles went back to Jim Peltons the Doctor was here for Tea very low my hand is prety bad Wednesday January 15 my hand is no better it is prety cold Aleks wife is Thursday January 16 a very cold day it rained a little this Morning then it Snowed and got very cold Alec Hyndmans Wife Died this Morning Mr McCuit Staid here all night the Doctor here to night 2 �Friday January 17 Alecks Wife was Buried this Morning at half past 10 her Baby is living it is a very cold day my hand is no better Charles and Tory went to the Funeral it is a prety cold day Saturday January 18 there is good deal of Sickness around now Sunday January 19 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church it was Sacrament Sunday she is not well it is a nice day Min did not go Monday January 20 it is raining today Luther Wood comenced to work to day Charles went down to South Mountain the Council met to day my hand is a little better I do feel very Thankful for it Mrs Simser to pay Lucy the interest Tuesday January 21 Charles is Cutting Ice Luther is helping Vanalens Thrash day Alec went to Otawa Mrs Martin was here for Diner Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Tory went down to Tibs to Mrs V here a little while Wednesday January 22 they are drawing Ice to day Charles drew a load of wood for the Box Stove Lucy went down to see An Clark she is not well it is a nice day but cold my hand is gaining a little they finished drawing Ice today Thursday January 23 it is Storming this Afternoon Friday January 24 Alec brought Tib and the Baby up this morning and came after them to night we had 2 Strange men for Diner Charles sold them a Horse for One Hundred and 20 Dollars it is a nice day I was so glad to see Tib and the Baby I would not have known it the Doctor was here for Tea Saturday January 25 Charles and Min went to Winchester to day the wind is Blowing prety hard Sunday January 26 Lucy and Tory and VanAlens went to Church together and Min came home to night Monday January 27 3 it is a lovely Morning Charles �it was stormy this forenoon but pleasant this Afternoon Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here for Tea Charles went to Mrs Growbargers Funeral To day at 10 and Mr Story gets Buried at 1 Jane Hyndmans Baby was Buried to day Tuesday January 28 this is a nice day Tory went down to Winchester on the Cars Vanalens the Thrashing Machine came here to night Lucy went to Mrs Wednesday January 29 they Thrashed to day had 11 Men got done tonight done for this Year Lucy went down to Clarks this Afternoon a little while on Business my hand is gaining very Slow Thursday January 30 this is a nice morning Charles is drawing wood Min and Lucy went down to Church Friday January 31 a nice forenoon but rained this Afternoon Old Mrs Shaver of Hexton was Buried to day FEBRUARY Saturday February 1 it is a nice day Luther went home sick to night Sunday February 2 Charles Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Mr McClenen was Buried to day at 10 Monday February 3 Charles went to South Mountain at the Council is going to stay all night Lucy went to Sally Hyndmans She Tuesday February 4 Luther came back this Morning Charles went to Osgood to an Auction Lucy went to the Willing Workers Meting they met at Mrs McShains She came home with Charles Mr McKey here to night it rained this After noon Wednesday February 5 it rained most all night it is very windy to day Charles went to Gim [Jim] Clarks to a Bee to draw Logs Min and Lucy went to call on the Sick there is a great many Sick now I thank God I am well only my hand it is gaining but very Slow the Lord is good to me better than I deserve I hope I am thankful for all his mercies Thursday February 6 4 �this is a nice day but cold Girls Ironed to day Mr Waker here for Diner Charles is drawing wood the Friday February 7 this is a nice day Charles is drawing wood Min went down to see Mr Christy this Afternoon Mr Wood Working here Chopping William McCleaster Died this Morning Saturday February 8 William McCleaster was Buried to day at half past 10 it Snowed last night and Snowed this forenoon Tory came home to day on the Cars Sunday February 9 Charles Min and Lucy went down to Church Sam V and Tory went down to South Mountain to Quarterly Meting it is a nice day but cold a nice day Monday February 10 Charles is drawing Cord Wood down to the Station it is a little windy Tuesday February 11 to Sally is coming up to Morrow Wednesday February 12 Charles went to the Station but Sally did not come Mrs Wear and little girl here Thursday February 13 William and Sally drove up today they have a nice Baby to Town this After noon William went home to day Wife here Staid all night William and Charles went Friday February 14 Dave Hyndman and Wife here and Gim [Jim] Irving and Saturday February 15 Gim and An went home this Morning Sally Tory and I went to Tibs to day Sunday February 16 Charles Min & Lucy went to Church William McCleasters Funeral Sermon was Preached to day Alec brought Sally and I home this Afternoon Tom Anderson and his Mother here to see Sally and Baby Sally has got a dear little Baby God bles it and them Monday February 17 5 �a nice day Ed Watson here for Diner Mrs Vanalen and Miny here to see the Baby Sally went home on the 5 Oclock Train I hope they got home all right it Snowed Some to day Mr Higgins here Tory went to Mr Vanalens this Evening Tuesday February 18 the Girls washed to day it Snowed a little all day Charles and Luther went down to the Station to night there is some Society forming there Wednesday February 19 this is a lovely day Charles is drawing Shingle bolts Anson Wood here for Diner Lucy and Tom went to Ruben Shavers this Afternoon they are going to Prayr Meting at Dick Beggs to night there will be 3 Children Christened to night Dicks 2 and Roberts Baby we had a Calf last night Mary Christy and Mrs Michel here this Afternoon Thursday February 20 a big Storm to day Snows and blows the Roads are full Luther Wood went home to night his month is up Friday February 21 this is a nice Morning Clear but cold last night was the coldest night we had this Year Matty and Lucy did not come to day John Middagh here for Diner and Supper Saturday February 22 Charles took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers this Morning she is going to Stay 2 or 3 Weeks Matty Middagh and Lucy Erving came up on the Train to day Sunday February 23 Vanallens and Tory and the Girls went to Halville Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I am all alone my hand gains very Slow Monday February 24 the Girls went to Clarks this Afternoon it rained a little Tuesday February 25 our Girls and Clarks went down to Robert Hyndmans this Morning it rained all the Afternoon the Snow is going fast it cleared of to night Wednesday February 26 this has been a nice day they all went to John Colemans to a Social to night made 19 Dollars Thursday February 27 the Girls went up to Mrs McCargers this forenoon Maty Middagh and Lucy Erving went home on the 5 0 clock it has been a nice day Friday February 28 6 �it rained nearly all day the roads looks prety black Yesterday my hand is not much better the Girls done well to go home MARCH Saturday March 1 this is a nice day Charles & Min went to Town to day with a Buggy 3Months to day Since my hand was Sprained and can not yuse it yet it is a cold wind Sunday March 2 Charles & Min went to Church this Morning it is a nice day Monday March 3 the girls washed this Forenoon Tory and Charles went down to the Station in the Afternoon Minie Caselman here Tory brought me a letter from Magy I like to get letters from the Children Tuesday March 4 Mrs Beech from Beech Buro and her Boy and May Sheik here for Diner Jim Irving Peter Everets and Mr Waker here for Tea and Staid all night going to the Fair a very nice day Mr Higgins they were Wednesday March 5 Robert Parker and Wife and Magy Muskrove Staid to Tibs last night they came here this morning Robert went to the Fair the Girls Staid here they all came back here for Supper Alec Hyndman to we had a hen party for Diner no Men Charles went to the Fair Mrs Christy was here this After noon Mrs Beech and Son were going to Winchester and missed the Train came back here Thursday March 6 another nice day Mrs Beech went down to the Corners on the 5 0 clock train a nice person I like her very much Tory was over to Mrs Vanallens to night Friday March 7 this is a very nice Morning the Girls are Ironing this Morning Beggs this Afternoon Charles went down to the Station to Mill this is a very nice day is not much better Saturday March 8 Tory went down to See Mr Christy 7 Min went down to Mr he is no better Sunday March 9 Charles & Min went to the Stone church Tory went to Halville she is my hand this is a lovely day �Monday March 10 Tory is collecting money for the Bible Society I went to Mrs Christys and aplied the Batery to my hand I hope it will do it good Mrs Balkwell and George here Tuesday March 11 Charles has hired George for 6 Months Wednesday March 12 it rained all day to day and there is a heav[y] fog Thursday March 13 Miny Hyndman came here this Morning Tory went up after Lucy and she did not come Florence Spencer is very low not expected to live the roads are very bad Friday March 14 Gim [Jim] Clark taped the Sugar Bush to day he is going to work in Shares Mrs Irving and Dick Beggs Wife was here this Afternoon Min went home on the Train to night Saturday March 15 this is a nice day Min & Tory went down to the Station to trade every day dres we have new Syrup they each got an Sunday March 16 Min Charles & Lucy went to the Funeral of Florence Spencer She was Buried to day the 16 at 2 0 clock Lucy will come home with them it Snowed last night we had a pair of twin Calves this morning the 16 they look alike it is very cold to day Monday March 17 the Girls washed to day it is prety cold the roads are prety rough Lucy came home Yesterday no Sap to day Tuesday March 18 Min and Tory Ironed this morning Lucy down to Alec Clarks to see if Maim Brown could come and Make her dress Min went to See Mr Christy Cas Caselman here John Ross Brought a Side Board here Wednesday March 19 Doctor Jamason and Mina Caselman here for Tea 2 Men came here and Set the Saw they are going to Saw Wood to Morrow they Sawed Wood to day lovely day 8 Thursday March 20 got done 20 Minits after 3 a big pile of Wood they had a �Friday March 21 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Town to day it Snowed a little last night and rained a little this Morning but cleared of and was a nice Afterrnoon Charles got a 100 Buckets Saturday March 22 we Boiled down Syrup this morning dulday Charles went to the Shop this morning this is a Sunday March 23 Lucy and Tory went to Church in the Morning Frank and Minie were here this Evening Monday March 24 Charles sold 2 Beef Cows and 2 Calves Christy he is a little better it is a cold day Lucy went down see Mr Tuesday March 25 this is a nice day Lucy went over to Mrs Vanallens in the Afternoon Tory went to Town Charles Lucy Wednesday March 26 Mame Brown came here to Make Lucy a dress Afternoon and the Evening An Clark came with her Staid the Thursday March 27 John and Tiby Hyndman and Martha Clark here this After noon Frank and Samy and Miny Caselman and Alec Clark here in the Evening we Sugared of Friday March 28 Charles Min & Anie Clark went to Town it Stormed all day day my hand is not much better my arm is very painful it Snowed and blew all Saturday March 29 it is Storming yet night Charles went to Town to d he Sold a horse Mame got here to Sunday March 30 Charles and Min and Tory and Mame went to Church in the Morning Tory went in the Evening I went to see Mrs Vanallen She is Sick Alec and Tib here Monday March 31 the Girls washed this Morning I went to see Mrs Vanalen She is a little better Charles took his horse to Town this Morning George Balkwell came to night we all got invitations to Anies Wedding to day APRIL 9 �Tuesday April 1 Charles and Min went down to Alecks for a Turkey Diner Lucy went to John Smiths with Sally Hyndmans Tory went to help Anie Clark make a Cake Wednesday April 2 Sally Hyndman and Geany [Jennie] Staid all night and all day to day Miss Black Miss Cumings and Miss McGrigor here this Afternoon Gimy [Jimmy] Beggs here in the Evening we Sugared of for them Thursday April 3 Mrs Beggs here we sugared of today Lucy staid with Mrs Vanalen in the forenoon Tory is helping Clarks Bake for the Wedding Friday April 4 it rained last night and is raining today my arm is not much better it pains me so much I am afraid it will never be any better It is 4 Months now Since I hurt it God knows best Charles went to Town Sold Saturday April 5 he took 8 Galons of Syrup that makes 30 Galons he has Sunday April 6 they all went down to the Stone Church I suppose it will be the last time for a good while Charles is going to Start for Cal on Friday night God grant he may be Spared to come home again I may not be here to see him God knows best Monday April 7 Tory went to help Clarks Bake Lucy went to help Maim Brown sew at Christys I went and Staid with Mrs V she is Some better Charles and George put the Seeder together Tuesday April 8 this is Sams birth day 31 to day how the time does fly it seems but a little while since he was a Baby Min is making Charles Shirts Charles went to Town to get his Ticket he went down to the Station this afternoon to Court Wednesday April 9 this is a dul rainy day we all went to the Weding Anie Clark and the Rev Mr McDermaid was Married this Afternoon at 5 0 clock by the Rev Mr Higgins it Thundered when they stood up on the Floor to get Married it was so dark I Staid all night there was about 48 there they had a good time Mr and Mrs McDermaid went to the Manse to night the roads are very bad 10 �Thursday April 10 Charles went to Halville Mr Beggs here for Diner we sugared of to day nice day Mrs V is a little better this is a Friday April 11 this is a nice day Charles started for Cal to he is going to stop with John til Tuesday I did hate to have him go it seems as though I would never see him again in this world God only knows whether I will or not Mr Higgins was here when he Started he had Such a good Prayr it done my heart good the time will Seem so long he has always been at home hope his trip will do him good and God will wach over him and keep him from all harm it is lonely today Saturday April 12 George went to the Station to day for a grist got a pound of Tea Sunday April 13 a nice day the roads very bad the Girls all went to Sunday School I suppose Charles is with John to day it is 10 years since John was home I don't think I will ever see him again Monday April 14 Min and Lucy went to Town to day Jessie Blackburn here all day turned cold in the After noon Ira Bower here this Afternoon it is a nice day but Tuesday April 15 the Girls washed this Morning it is very windy Jessie Blackburn here this morning Mrs V is Some better I went to see her Min sowed tomatoes and celery Wednesday April 16 I suppose Charles is on his way to Cal now he would leave Johns last night may God bless him and take him safe to his Journeys end Min is Couloring Carpet rags Read Lucy went to Mr Beggs the Willingers Workers met Mr Higins and Martha here Thursday April 17 this is a nice day Min is coulering Brown my hand does not gain George took a box of Butter to the Station Min got a letter from Charles he wrote from Jaxon Friday April 18 Min Coulered Drab to day she has all Coloured now Frank filled a Toth [trough?] for Lucy to day George comenced to plow this Afternoon it is a cold day we miss Charles very much Saturday April 19 11 �Nelly had a Colt last night day it is prety cold to day Frank filled a nother for Lucy to Sunday April 20 Min Lucy & Tory went to Church in the Morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School in the Afternoon Monday April 21 George Sowed Some Wheat to day we are having lovely weather they brought in the Buckets to day we made 200 weight of Sugar and we made about 65 Galons of Syrup Willia[m]Hyndman here for Tea Tuesday April 22 the Girls washed the Buckets to day they had 400 & 25 to wash William Christy here to day a big Chore Mrs Wednesday April 23 Lucy is raking the door Yard and Tory is fixing hors radish Martha Clark and Tory went to Town George went to the Auction at McCleasters and got a Horse for 36 Dollars Thursday April 24 Tory got me a new dress and a pair of Boots Yesterday night on the 5 0 clock I am going to Winchester to Friday April 25 to Monday April 30 No entries MAY Thursday May 1 to Sunday May 4 No entries Monday May 5 5 years to day since my dear Husband Died how long the time seems Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday May 7 No entries Thursday May 8 I got home to nigh found them all well found three Letters awaiting me my hand no better the weather is very cold was glad to hear from Charles he is feeling well and likes the Country Minie Caselman here for Tea it rained all the Afternoon 12 Friday May 9 Sally Hyndman here this After noon Staid all night �Tory went home with Sally Min and Lucy went to Church at 3 Saturday May 10 Min and Lucy went down to the Station this Afternoon Sunday May 11 Tory went to Church in the Evening and Sunday School Monday May 12 the Girls washed Mrs Brack [Black?] here this forenoon Min got a Letter from Charles I went over to See Mrs V She is gaining George Sold the pigs Lenox here this Afternoon drawing Manure Tuesday May 13 Mr Lenox here to day Min took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers low she is going to Stay all this week Mr George Spencer is very Wednesday May 14 I went down to see Mr Christie a little while the Girls are making flower beds a cold wind there is Thursday May 15 I went down to Mr Beggs Mrs Fraser came here and Tory came after me it hurts my arm to ride the Doctor was here to night injected Something in my arm had a good nights rest Friday May 16 Broder Workman helped George plant potatoes to day Buds on the Trees comes out so Slow it is a nice day but Cold the Saturday May 17 Tory made Rubarb Py to day I had a bad night last night my arm pained me most all night a heavy wind to day George plowed the Yard to day Lucy came home George Spencer is a little better Sunday May 18 Min Lucy and Tory went down to Church George went home to day it is a nice day I got Sick this Afternoon the Doctor here I am all alone Monday May 19 a little better to day Mr Higgins here Min and Lucy commenced to clean house Tory does the work and took care of me she is Sick her Self Tuesday May 20 13 �it rained all night and all day the Doctor here to night the pain is better but I am prety Sick Rosa had a Colt this morning Mr Higgins her Wednesday May 21 am not much better am prety weak Tory is sick but works all the time and eats nothing George planted corn in the Orchard Mrs Pelton and Mrs Black here this Evening Mrs Christie here Thursday May 22 I am in bed yet the Doctor here for Tea and so was Mrs Wood Mrs Beggs here a little while George planted Sweet corn Mr Christie here to day Friday May 23 raining a little to day the Girls are warping a Carpet been Sick all this week I feel a little better Tory has Saturday May 24 Tib and Baby was here to day I feel some better Sat up a little while Sunday May 25 George Min & Lucy went to Church Aleck Clark was here is a nice little fellow Sade Smith & Minie Caselman here gave his Babies pictur Monday May 26 The Girls washed this forenoon Mr Higgins & Norman Bain & Kittie Cameron & Martha Clark all here for Tea and Staid the Evening the Doctor called in the Evening Tuesday May 27 Tory went with the Doctor to Winchester they are putting up an English Church and they laid the Corner Stone to day they had Diner and Tea and a great Croud there Martha Smith here a little while Wednesday May 28 Lucy is weaving the Carpet I am a little better John McCarger got potatoes to day Thursday May 29 Mr Lenox here to work to day it is a nice day Friday May 30 Min and Tory went to Town to day I am Some better Mrs Black Saturday May 31 Lucy got the Carpet cut today Mrs Pelton here this forenoon JUNE 14 George Sowed Corn �Lucy and Tory went to Church real bad to day Sunday June 1 Min Staid and got Dinner I am not so well feel Monday June 2 am prety sick yet the Girls washed Mrs Black here Tory went to the Station got a letter from Charles he is well George finished Sowing to day Tuesday June 3 the Girls Cleaned the Dinang room to day whitened the Ceiling Green and Cleaned the Parlour tinted the wall Pea Wednesday June 4 the girls put down the Carpet to day Sid Shaw came here this Morning George went to the fair it rained last night and a little this morning Lucy ironed this forenoon Election day Thursday June 5 I was very sick to day my Stomack is very bad this is Friday June 6 George is plowing for Buckwheat Maggie Fooize here and Mrs Loux the Station it rained after Tea until after dark Min planted Cucumbers through the potatoes him and Saturday June 7 Lucy wed Some in the Garden Sunday June 8 George Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church in the morning to Halville in the Evening Min went to George is plowing George and Tory went Monday June 9 the Girls washed and washed blankets and quilts Min and Tory went to the Station Maggie Fooize here for Tea Tuesday June 10 George and Mr Wood hoed the potatoes in the Orchard this forenoon George had a Manure bee this Afternoon 17 here Sid Shaws wife came here to day 17 years today since Tib was Married Min & Tory went to practice to night Wednesday June 11 12 years to day since Lucy was Married Tory went down to the Church to the Willing Workers Meting we had some rain to day 15 �Thursday June 12 it rained all night and is raining to day it is a wet time Friday June 13 Mr Lenox and John Lenox Spread Manure this Afternoon Saturday June 14 it rained a little this morning Mr Lenox here to day Min Alma and Lucy went to Mr Conlys this Afternoon Mrs Black here for Tea got a dog Sunday June 15 Min Alma and Lucy went to the Stone Church George and Tory went to Halville to Church and Staid to Alecks for Diner Lucy went to Sunday School in the Afternoon at the Station Monday June 16 Min & Tory & Alma went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon Lucy went down to the Post Office with Mrs John Hyndman Mrs Hyndman and Mrs Black here George Sowed Buckwheat this Afternoon Sowed 8 Acres Alma Staid to Mrs Sheiks it is very warm Tuesday June 17 the Girls washed to day George Harrowed the Buckwheat and rooled it it is a very warm day Tory went to Mrs Blacks this Afternoon Lucy went to John Peters Wednesday June 18 George went to a Social at Henry Settles last night it is very warm Thursday June 19 Mr & Mrs Hut and Mrs John Hyndman here all day we had a good visit Friday June 20 Mrs Ervin & her little girl and Mrs Suffield here last night Staid till after Diner Tory went to Church to night at the Station George sowed the last piece of Buckwheat Saturday June 21 Lucy and Tory went to Town to day this is a nice day I am not feeling well Sunday June 22 George Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School at 3 & George Lucy & Tory went to Church at Halville in the Evening Mrs Vanallen here to day 16 �the Girls washed today Monday June 23 it is a very nice day Tuesday June 24 I went to Mrs Frasers this forenoon & to Mrs Smiths in the Afternoon Lucy came after me Sally and Baby came up to night on the Train it rained to night the Girls went to practice George went to Blairs to a plowing bee Wednesday June 25 Tory & Sally went to Town this morning it is a lovely day George is hilling potatoes Sally has got a nice little Baby had a letter from Aurilla last night She has been very Sick Thursday June 26 Lucy Sally and Tory went down to Tibs this After Sally went home on the Train Lucy and Tory Staid to Prayr Meting Mr Higgins Christened the Baby Mary Victoria Mrs Black here this Afternoon Friday June 27 Lucy went to Mr Sheiks Min went to Sade Smiths Mrs Black here most all day I feel prety Sick to night Minie Casselman here Tory came home sick got the Sick head ache Mrs Wood here Saturday June 28 Mr & Mrs Black and Lucy went to pick strawberries this morning we are getting very nice weather now every thing is growing nicely Sunday June 29 George Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville good to get to Church it is the first time for 7 Months the Girls cleaned the Cellar it seemed Monday June 30 I was to Mrs Vanalens JULY Tuesday July 1 they washed today it is very warm they all went to the Concert to night Camp Meting Comenced to day Wednesday July 2 it rained the last part of last night and rained this forenoon this Afternoon to get the Buggy fixed Thursday July 3 17 George went to Halville �George took a ton of Hay to town Christies this Afternoon Mrs Jacob Vanalen here for Diner Friday July 4 Mrs John Hyndman & Lucy Annie Shaver & Tory to Camp Meting Staid here Tom McCuit and Dinah came here this Afternoon night and go to Camp Meting Saturday July 5 George went to a Bee at Mrs Vanalens it was this afternoon came Sunday July 6 Tom and Dinah George and Tory went to Camp Meting the Stone Church I am alone I went to Mrs Gennie [Jennie] going to Stay all Tom and Dinah Min and Lucy went down to Monday July 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day I went down to see Maia Clark Meting closed to day Tuesday July 8 a nice day Lucy went to Bob Blacks the Camp Wednesday July 9 I went back to Alec Christies in the forenoon and Bills in the Afternoon Mrs Martin went with me Sally Hyndman came after Lucy to go to the picknick at the Rideau to morrow Thursday July 10 Tory and Sam went to the picknick they had a nice cool day until 12 0 clock George cut some Clover to day did not get home Friday July 11 George put up the Clover in bocks to day Min and Lucy went to Town this Afternoon Tory milked alone Charlie Hyndman brought us a quarter of veal Mrs Laterell Died today Saturday July 12 we are getting very nice weather Sunday July 13 Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I to Halville Monday July 14 Alec Hyndman came up after Tory I and Lucy went to Mrs Laterels funeral Mr Wood came to work to day I went down to Tibs to night when they fetched Tory home 18 �Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday July 16 No entries Thursday July 17 Tory and Alace Sheik went to prescot to day I went to Church to day Church Friday July 18 Mr McCormick preached I would like to live close to the Saturday July 19 Teny McTavish & Alec Roses Wife came here and Tena Staid Willia[m] Carson came this Afternoon they all came down to Church the Carsons went home to night Min & Lucy washed this Morning Son here they got some hay to night Sunday July 20 it is Sacrement Sunday we had a good Meting Liza & Bertha & I came home with them Monday July 21 Min picked some beries Neil Kenion and his Teny went to Town with Mr Higgins came back here Tuesday July 22 Tena & Lucy picked a few Berries Min picked a few Cherries Neil Kenion here for Diner Tena & Min went to Mrs Clarks Lucy has to drive the horse to unload the Hay Mrs Black and Miss Black here Mr Sevice and Miss Grant Married to day Wednesday July 23 Miss McTavish & Lucy went to John Smiths this forenoon & and to Mr Cumings in the Afternooon Min went down to Church to night home to night Thursday July 24 Lucy and Tena came home with her Tory came Friday July 25 Lucy took Tena to John McTavishes this forenoon Flora and the Children came on the noon Train they are all tired out Edeth is a sick Baby I am afraid she will never be any better She had ought to be home Saturday July 26 19 �Min Tory & Charly went picking beries this forenoon potatoes we commenced us ing new Sunday July 27 Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and Flossie went to Halville Lucy went to Sunday Schoo[l] Monday July 28 Min & Tory washed & Lucy went picking beries Tuesday July 29 Flora and Tora took Edith down to the Doctors Edith got so mich worse we Sent for the Doctor to night Wednesday July 30 Edith is a good deal better Min & Charley went to Town Tory went and picked some berries it rained to night George finished haying to day Thursday July 31 there was to be a picknick in Vanalens woods to day but it rained Tea the Doctor here for AUGUST Friday August 1 this is a nice morning after the rain Mr Wood Loading Manure Charley has a bad cold Saturday August 2 Lucy went up to Bob Blacks Tory finished my Dress Mrs Vanalens 2 Sisters and theirs Husbands came back to day Sunday August 3 Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Flora Tory Charlie Flossie and Edeth took a ride round the Block George and Tory went to Church this Evening had a Shower to day Monday August 4 the Girls had an awful big wash to day Oh dear I am so Sick of the Children they wont mind anyone they are the worst Children I ever Saw I do hope the next visit they make I wont be here they do anoy me so Tuesday December 5 20 �Edith is Sick to day the Girls Ironed to day Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here this evening George cut a peace of Oats to day Edith is very sick Station to night Wednesday August 6 the Doctor was here to day Lucy & Tory went down to the Thursday August 7 the Baby is better this morning Mr Wood here this Afternoon there was a picknick in Vanallens woods Tory Flossie and Charlie went to the Church to the willing workers meting this is a very nice morning Friday August 8 the Baby is better Saturday August 9 Min & Tory & Flossie went to Town this Afternoon Alec & Tib brought Lucy home George cut the wheat Lucy & Tory went to Church Min and Tory washed Sunday August 10 Lucy & Tory went to Sunday School Flossie is Sick Monday August 11 Broder Workman here this Afternoon helping them draw in grain Tuesday August 12 Min and Lucy went to John peter Smiths this forenoon and to Mr Smiths in the Afternoon to see Mrs Elliot Broder Work man here this Afternoon Wednesday August 13 George Min Lucy Tory and Charly went picking long black Berries got enough to make 3 pies they are not ripe yet I was up Bob Blacks this After noon Thursday August 14 they got in all the Grain that is ripe we had Corn to day for the first Friday August 15 Lucy and I went to Town to day came home by Mrs Spencers McDermids George got 5 Teeth filled to day Mrs Black here to day took Diner at Mr Saturday August 16 George cut a lot of Grain to day Sunday August 17 Min Lucy and Flora went Church the Children are better Min & Nell Maggie & Charlie came here this Afternoon George Tory and Min Hyndman went to Church to night 21 �Monday August 18 Min & Lucy washed George Tory and Min Hyndman went picking long black berries for 6 pies Tory took Min & Nell to the Station they went home on the Cars it rained Sunday it rained to day so they Could not Stack Tuesday August 19 Clarry Middagh came here this Morning it rained this Afternoon so they could not Stack Wednesday August 20 I went to John Colmans this forenoon and Mrs Blairs this Afternoon Flossa went down to the Station to night Lucy Flora & Thursday August 21 Lucy took Clary down to Mr Richardsons to day they got one load drew and it commenced to rain Said Smith has a quilting Bee this Afternoon it rains So we coud not go Friday August 22 Lucy & Mrs V went to Saids to quilt they made the Stack to day Saturday August 23 Just got it done in time it rained to night Sunday August 24 Lucy Flory and Charly went to Church George Flossie & Tory went to Halville Mrs Alec Clark had a Daughter this morning Monday August 25 the Girls washed this Morning Tuesday August 26 Flory Tory Edith and I went to Mr Smith this forenoon and John Piters this After noon Wednesday August 27 Flora Flossie Edith and Lucy went down to Tibs this Morning Mr George Hut and Sally Hyndman came here this Morning Mrs Black came after Diner her and Tory went back to Mr Cumings this Afternoon Mrs Hut Staid here all night and I went in the Afternoon Thursday August 28 Sally Hyndman went to Mrs Blacks in the Morning Mrs Miss Black here Friday August 29 22 �Min and Tory went to Town this Morning Mrs Black Tory and George went down to Church at the Station to night George took Miss Black home Saturday August 30 they came home this Morning from Tibs Alec brought them for a big time this Afternoon Mr Smith got a Stroke to day Sunday August 31 it rains this Morning Min Tory and George went to Church to the Baptist Church at 3 Mr John Smith Died to day it rained Lucy Tory & George went SEPTEMBER Monday September 1 I went to Mrs John Smiths and Staid all day Tory came after at night Death make it is true in the midst of life we are in Death what a change Tuesday September 2 George Min Lucy and I went to the Funeral it was a large Funeral Hyndman Staid here all night Mrs Sally Wednesday September 3 Sally Hyndman went home this morning a nice day Frank and Genie Coleman here I went and Staid with Mrs Black had Sweet Corn for Diner Thursday September 4 Lucy Flora & Tory Flossie and Edith went to Mrs Clarks this Afternoon Friday September 5 they all went to Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon but Tory and I and Charly Saturday September 6 this is a nice day very warm Sunday September 7 Tory and I and Flossie went to Church the rest all went to the Stone Church went to Sunday School Frank and Tory went to Hexton Church Lucy Monday September 8 Min and Tory washed it rained a little Lucy went up to Mr Blacks a little while Flora Tory Flossie & Edith went down to Winchester on the Train Min and Lucy went to see Maud and the Baby Tuesday September 9 23 �Min and Lucy Irind this forenoon Charles came home to night on the 5 0 clock Train I tell you we were all glad to see him he is looking well Wednesday September 10 Min and Charles went to the Winchester fair this Morning Sally Hyndman and Lucy went Spencerville to the Convention Gennie [Jennie] Staid here Mrs Bower and Mrs Vanallen here a little while Charles brought me a Gold pen Thursday September 11 George went to the Fair at Ogdensburg it rained all day it rained most all day to day Mr Clarks this Evening Friday September 12 Lucy came home to night Charles & Min went down to Saturday September 13 Min made pumpkin pies to day for the first they all came home from Winchester to day Mr Higgins and his Brother here for Tea and Staid the Evening Sunday September 14 They all went to Church but me this morning George and Tory went in the Evening Min and Tory washed walk a little Monday September 15 Alec and Tib and Baby here this Afternoon the Girls Iriond this forenoon Tory went to the Station Tuesday September 16 Mrs Vanallen here this Afternoon the Baby can Charles Flora and Wednesday September 17 Charles Min Flora Flossie & Edith & Martha Clark all went to Town to Mr McDermids Edith Cummings & Lisa Bain here this Afternoon Robert Wallice here for Tea Thursday September 18 George & Lucy Tory went to the Socii at Willia Shavers Friday September 19 Flora Tory & the Children went to Tibs this Afternoon our Boys dug the potatoes in the Orchard Tory went to Meting at the Station Saturday September 20 it rained last night it is dull to day Sunday September 21 24 �they all went to Church but Min and I and Edith Monday September 22 Mr and Mrs McDermid here Charles went to the Council Alec Clarks for a call this Afternoon Tory and Flora went to Tuesday September 23 Lucy Flora Tory and Flossie went to Mr Christys this Afternoon Charles Lucy & Flora called on Mr Smiths and Mrs Frasers Mr Eliot starts for home to morrow Wednesday September 24 Mr Higgins here for Tea Tib and Alec and Sam Vanalen and Cas Caselman here in the Evening Mr Higgins gave Flossie and Edith each a Bible Charlie has one Thursday September 25 the Thrashing Machine came here this Afternoon Flora and the Children Started to night I hope they will get home Safe Charles & Min took them to the Station it is a lovely night Friday September 26 Mrs Black was here this Afternoon we have 7 Men Thrashing it seems odd without the Children Tory took up the plants today Tory went down to Church with Sam V at the Station this is a nice day Saturday September 27 they are thrashing yet it is prety cold today Sunday September 28 they all went to Church in the morning George and Tory went in the Evening the Girls washed Monday September 29 I went up to Blacks a little while they finished Thrashing to day Tuesday September 30 Charles & Lucy went to Town to the Fair Lucy is Judge Sid Shaw and Sam Gernsey came here to day Tory went down to South Mountain to the Convention to night George is helping Alec Clark Thrash OCTOBER Wednesday October 1 25 �Sid Shaw Sam Gernsey George Charles & Min all went to Town to the Fair Lucy and Tory went to the Convention I am all alone for a wonder it is Seldom we are alone Thursday October 2 Sid and Sam Gernsey went home today Charles & Min went to Iroquoise to Lish Everets Friday October 3 Tory went to the we made Chow Chow and french pickles it rained a little to day Socii with George to Gim [Jim] Shaws Saturday October 4 Charles and Min came home to night Sunday October 5 Tory and I went to Halville Church this Morning Mr Mires gave the Sacrement had a good Meting the rest went to the Stone Church George went home tonight Lucy is making over a dress coat Tib and Lucretia here to day Monday October 6 it is a nice day Tory and I went to Town Tuesday October 7 it rained most all day she got a we had a good visit Wednesday October 8 Tory and Minnie Shaver went to Mrs Gilroys for diner & Mr Myres for Tea Min and I put up Some Apples to dry for the first Thursday October 9 the Girls picked some Apples to day Charles killed a hog Lucy went down to Winchester to night on the Train Friday October 10 the Girls finished picking the Apples to day we have a nice lot of them Saturday October 11 Sam and Tory went down to practice I went down to Tom Christies Sunday October 12 we all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville in the Evening Monday October 13 the Girls washed the Baggs to day the Girls patched the Baggs 26 Tuesday October 14 it is raining most all day �Wednesday October 15 Min and Tory went to Town to day Tory got her Coat fited Inkerman Charles went to Thursday October 16 Charles took a load of Buckwheat to Inkerman to day Friday October 17 Charles took another load today Martha Clark & Tory went to Sally Hyndmans this fore noon and Mr Shavers this Afternoon Saturday October 18 Charles took an other load of Buckwheat to day he has Sold 207 bushels Sunday October 19 They all went to Church but me Monday October 20 Mrs Black had a young Son to day a great big Boy Tuesday October 21 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon George came here to day to help Charles plow Wednesday October 22 this is my Birth day 68 today I do thank God that he gives me health and Strength while he is calling many from time into Eternity Thursday October 23 and Friday October 24 No entries John came home to night Saturday October 25 the Business Closed for a week Sunday October 26 They all came down to Church I saw John at the Church I came home with him was so glad to see him had 11 pigs to day Monday October 27 John walked up to Alec Clarks and took his Tea there and Alec brought him up then he took his Diner to Alec Hyndmans then John and I took Diner at Mrs Vanallens She Sent for us then he went to Mr Christies and Mrs Clarks and went to Bills Clarks for Tea Tuesday October 28 27 �Charles got in his potatoes to day John went to see Mrs Frasers and Mr Smiths and John Peters and home for Tea Mr Higgins here for Tea and Staid the Evening Wednesday October 29 John and Charles went to Town to day George is plowing Thursday October 30 Charles gave John 10 Bushels of Potatoes he sent them to day John went to see Mrs Beggs and then went to Clarks for Diner Alec and Tib here this Evening Friday October 31 John has gone Charles took him to Winchester to Sallys I never expect to see him again God only knows whether I will or no he had a very nice week NOVEMBER it seems lonely Blacks Saturday November 1 only 3 of us last night Charles came home to night Charles and Min went to Church Sunday November 2 Tory went to Sunday School I went up to it rained last night Monday November 3 the Girls washed and Churned and got in the Cabbage Edith Cumings and Maggie Black here this Afternoon Charles took a load of Potatoes to Town this forenoon and drew a load of Cheese this Afternoon I went down to Mr Beggs to day Afternoon Tuesday November 4 it snowed a little this forenoon but was very nice this Wednesday November 5 Mrs Coleman and Mrs Blair all day Charles helped Sam Thrash went down to Shavers to practice to night this is Thanks Giving day quarts of Coal Oil to day a nice day Thursday November 6 Charles Lucy & Min went down to Church Friday November 7 Lucy was up to Roberts to see the Baby Tory went to Town to day 28 Charles got 21 I am not feeling very well Saturday November 8 it is nice but cold Lucy went to Blacks Sunday November 9 Sam and Tory �it rained all day we did not go to Church Monday November 10 Min painted the floor to day Tory went to Town this morning Charles is plowing Mr Higgins here and took his Colt home Min and Tory went up to Blacks this Evening this has been a nice day but cold Tuesday November 11 Min gave the floor another coat to day I went down to Alec Clarks to day Wednesday November 12 we are getting very nice weather for this time of Year Thursday November 13 Min and Tory went to the Manse to the Willing Workers Charles went to See about the Ditch Friday November 14 Charly came up after Tory to make a Bonet for Esther Lucy went up to Blacks a little while a lovely day Charles is helping Sim Workman fix the road Some where it a little dul to day night Saturday November 15 Ed & Lepha Gilroy came here to go to practice they Staid all Sunday November 16 they open the hall to day at the Station to day 3 sermons we had Mr Dulmage his Wife and Son and Ed & Lepha for Diner I did not go in the morning went in the Afternoon Ed Lepha and Tory went in the Evening Ed went home after Church Lepha is going to Stay til Tuesday night they are going to practice then Monday November 17 the Girls washed and Churned it rained all day and part of the night Charles went to the Council at South Mountain he was very cold when he got home Sam was over and they practiced a little it snowed a little to night Tuesday November 18 A nice Morning Alec Clark here this Morning Charles went the Station for Flower they practiced to night Wednesday November 19 Ed and Lepha went home to night it is a nice day Thursday November 20 Lucy went down to A Hyndmans this Morning I went up to See Mrs Black she is going home to morrow Sally Hyndman came here and Geny to Staid all night 29 �Friday November 21 Sally and Geny went home this Afternoon they all went to the Tea Meting at the Station in the new hall 12 0 clock when they came home Saturday November 22 Tory went down to help wash the dishes this morning Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday November 23 Charles Min & Lucy went down to Church Monday November 24 Charles helped Sam kill his pigs to day Willia Hyndman and Mr Alt here for Diner they had a 10 Cent went to Town in the Afternoon came back & Staid all night Social to night Tuesday November 25 William and Alt went down to Alecks this Morning Tory helped wash the dishes from the Social Mrs Fulton came here to night of the Train had been to Town to get some teeth filled Charles killed a Beef Wednesday November 26 Charles went to Otawa to day took a Beef 39 fowls and some Apples it is a lovely day Samy Workman came here last night to do Chores while Charles is gone Lucy went to help clear out the Manse for the Social Tory took Mrs Fulton to the Station Thursday November 27 Min Tory and Samy Workman Miss Sheik and Mrs Gregory and little Girs here all day tis a lovely night Ema went to the Sosial to night Charles got at 11 to night Parka Married to night Friday November 28 I am going down to Sallys to night on the Train this is a beautiful day went to Robert Parkers to night how long I will Stay dont know Saturday November 29 it Snowed last night a little Sunday November 30 I went to Church in the Morning had a Turkey Diner at Roberts John McKerchie came over for me went to Church in the Evening it is so nice to live close to the Church tis a great privelige 30 �DECEMBER Monday December 1 Robert took me out to Sallies this Afternoon tis very cold it is colder still found them all well Tuesday December 2 Sally went to the Springs it Snowed and Slowed all day this is the first Sleighing Wednesday December 3 the Thrashing Machine came to day Thursday December 4 the Sleighs and Cutters are running all the time Friday December 5 No entry Saturday December 6 Willia finished Thrashing to day Willia Sally Min went to Church Sunday December 7 it is to cold for me Monday December 8 No entry Tuesday December 9 Sally and I went to George Huts to day An & Lucy Ervin Mary Algate to Sallys to night Wednesday December 10 Sally and I went to Gim Ervings to day it Snowed to day here a day and a half the Thrashers has been Thursday December 11 I came home to day Mrs Mac and Mrs Erving came with me they did not get my card so we had to get a chance this is a very nice day Peter Everets here for Diner Friday December 12 it Stormed a little to day but it is nice Saturday December 13 Charles took us down to Sally Hyndmans this Morning She was not at home so we had to come back Charles took them to the station to night we had a good visit Sunday December 14 31 �Charles Tory and I went to Halville Church and Tory went to Hexton to Church to night Min has a bad cold could not go a nice warm day Sam Monday December 15 Tory went to South Mountain to a Concert Lucy came home to night it is very nice weather Tuesday December 16 nice Sleighing Tory and Lucy went to Town he is not well Wednesday December 17 a nice day Min went down to see Mr Christia [Christie] Thursday December 18 Sam and Tory went down to practice to night Friday December 19 Charles helped Mr Blair to Thrash this Afternoon poor Bosie has a very lame leg Saturday December 20 Charles went to Iraquois this Morning I went to South Mountain Staid there came back went to Mrs Adams for Diner and Mrs Frasers for Tea Sunday December 21 Min Tory and I went down to the Stone Church it rained in the Afternoon we will loose our Sleighing Monday December 22 Lucy and Tory are washing Charles and Min went to Town Some Butter and Some Tallow it has turned cold it is Stormy to day blows I am afraid took some Apples Tuesday December 23 it Snows a little while and then the Sun comes out then it Snows and Wednesday December 24 this is a nice day but very cold Tory went back to Mr Conlys with Sam V and Ed and Lepha Gilroy Lish Everets and Wife and little Boy came here to night Tory is going to a Xmas Tree at Hexton from there to Mr Conleys Thursday December 25 this is Xmas a very cold day Lucy and I went to Alecks Hyndmans to help eat a Goose we have a Turkey here Tory is going to a Xmas back at Mr Conlys to night I got a book for my preseant and a Linen Apron Charles got a pair of Slippers Min got a book Charles and Tory got porrige Bowls 32 �Friday December 26 it is a little warmer to day Lish and Jane went home this Morning Alec Hyndman here and Lucy went home with them they are going to have a meting the Willing Workers Sam Workman here Charles and Sam got 4 loads of Ice it is warmer to day home yet Saturday December 27 it has Snowed all the forenoon and some this Afternoon Tory not Min and Charles went to Church Alecks Sunday December 28 it is very cold Lucy came home with them from Monday December 29 a very cold day Tory came home this Afternoon Ed and Lepha Gilroy Staid for Tea then they went to South Mountain to practice Howard Spencer here for Tea Tuesday December 30 this is the coldest day of all cold and clear Tory went down to the Tea Meting to South Mountain got 2 loads of Ice it is very cold this morning got 3 loads of Ice 33 Wednesday December 31 I never Saw So much cold weather at one time � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Typed Transcription UG Transcription Progress Scripto transcription progress Done Extracted Text 1890 JANUARY Wednesday January 1 this is a nice Morning Willia and Ada Graham Staid here all night went away at 10 to Robert Beggs Melvin and Jasper came up here it rained all the Afternoon they had to stay all night Charles went down to the Station no Sleighing for the New Year it was very dul one Month to day since I Sprained my rist and it is no better yet I am afraid it never will be God knows best Thursday January 2 still raining by spels Min and Lucy went down to Alecs and took the Boys home the Willing Workers had a Meting this After noon they are going there Charles helped Sam Vanalen kill a Beef to day Tory and I are all alone for Diner it rained nearly all the Afternoon the roads are thawing out they Staid to Prayr Meting to Night Friday January 3 this is a lovely day it froze last night Sam Vanallen was here this Morning Charles went to Town this Afternoon Lucy and Tory went to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Tory went to Church to night my hand is no better it is very painful and is very much Swelon I try to be patient and Submit to his will Saturday January 4 Min went down to Mr Clarks to help them tie a spread Loiese Armstrong here this Afternoon Mina Caselman Sam VanAllen and James Beggs came in the Evening Sunday January 5 Min and Lucy went to Church in the Morning Tory went to Sunday School in the Morning and then it Rained Henry Growbarger here this Evening it sleeted Monday January 6 the Trees are Beautiful this Morning it Rained and froze on it is raining this Morning this is Town Meting day my hand is very Sore the Doctor gave me Stuf to rub on that Blistered it Mr Christy is no better he is pretty helpless Maud and baby & Cas Costleman here this After noon Alec came for them and Staid the Evening it has been a Stormy day Tuesday January 7 1 �a nice Morning Lucy went to the Clarks to tell them what to bake for the Social and Min went to Sally Hyndmans the Willing Workers are getting up a Social Tory went to Mr Clarks to help An with a Comforter Mina Caselman here this Afternoon Charles went down to Coart this Afternoon Wednesday January 8 this is a nice day the Girls are Baking for ther Social Charles went to the Shop this Afternoon my hand is no better it is very sore my Fingers are very stiff and very Sore and very much Swellon and very painful Mr Higins and the Doctor here for Tea Staid the Evening Thursday January 9 Charles got sick last night they call it the La Grip Mr Wear does the Chores it is sleeting to day freezes as it comes down Lucy went down to Prayr Meting with Mr Higgins she is going to stay to Alecke til after the Sosial it is very cold Friday January 10 it is Storming to day and it is very cold Charles is no better yet it is a little warmer this Afternoon Min and Tory went to the Social there was not many there it was so cold Mrs Care was Buried to day Alec Hyndmans wife had a Son this Morning Saturday January 11 still very cold Charles is some better it is a little warmer it Hailed some last night I have had Hops [hoops?] on my hand for the last 3 days I dont think it is much better Min and Tory went to Church Sunday January 12 it is warmer to day Monday January 13 it rained to day the wind was very high Charles went up to Mr Simsers Lucy came home last night from Alecks they had a Social in the Basement of the Church it was a bad time my hand is very sore yet this is a lovely Morning Tuesday January 14 Charles went back to Jim Peltons my hand is prety bad the Doctor was here for Tea very low Wednesday January 15 my hand is no better it is prety cold Aleks wife is Thursday January 16 a very cold day it rained a little this Morning then it Snowed and got very cold Alec Hyndmans Wife Died this Morning Mr McCuit Staid here all night the Doctor here to night 2 �Friday January 17 Alecks Wife was Buried this Morning at half past 10 her Baby is living it is a very cold day my hand is no better Charles and Tory went to the Funeral Saturday January 18 it is a prety cold day there is good deal of Sickness around now Sunday January 19 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Church it was Sacrament Sunday Min did not go she is not well it is a nice day it is raining today South Mountain Thankful for it Monday January 20 Luther Wood comenced to work to day Charles went down to the Council met to day my hand is a little better I do feel very Mrs Simser to pay Lucy the interest Tuesday January 21 Charles is Cutting Ice Luther is helping Vanalens Thrash day Alec went to Otawa Mrs Martin was here for Diner Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Tory went down to Tibs to Mrs V here a little while Wednesday January 22 they are drawing Ice to day Charles drew a load of wood for the Box Stove Lucy went down to see An Clark she is not well it is a nice day but cold my hand is gaining a little Thursday January 23 they finished drawing Ice today it is Storming this Afternoon Friday January 24 Alec brought Tib and the Baby up this morning and came after them to night we had 2 Strange men for Diner Charles sold them a Horse for One Hundred and 20 Dollars it is a nice day I was so glad to see Tib and the Baby I would not have known it the Doctor was here for Tea Saturday January 25 Charles and Min went to Winchester to day the wind is Blowing prety hard Sunday January 26 Lucy and Tory and VanAlens went to Church together it is a lovely Morning Charles and Min came home to night Monday January 27 3 �it was stormy this forenoon but pleasant this Afternoon Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here for Tea Charles went to Mrs Growbargers Funeral To day at 10 and Mr Story gets Buried at 1 Jane Hyndmans Baby was Buried to day Tuesday January 28 this is a nice day Tory went down to Winchester on the Cars Vanalens the Thrashing Machine came here to night Lucy went to Mrs Wednesday January 29 they Thrashed to day had 11 Men got done tonight done for this Year Lucy went down to Clarks this Afternoon a little while on Business my hand is gaining very Slow this is a nice morning Thursday January 30 Charles is drawing wood Min and Lucy went down to Church Friday January 31 a nice forenoon but rained this Afternoon Old Mrs Shaver of Hexton was Buried to day FEBRUARY it is a nice day Saturday February 1 Luther went home sick to night Sunday February 2 Charles Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Mr McClenen was Buried to day at 10 Lucy went down to see Mr Christy Monday February 3 Charles went to South Mountain at the Council Lucy went to Sally Hyndmans She is going to stay all night Tuesday February 4 Luther came back this Morning Charles went to Osgood to an Auction Lucy went to the Willing Workers Meting they met at Mrs McShains She came home with Charles Mr McKey here to night it rained this After noon Wednesday February 5 it rained most all night it is very windy to day Charles went to Gim [Jim] Clarks to a Bee to draw Logs Min and Lucy went to call on the Sick there is a great many Sick now I thank God I am well only my hand it is gaining but very Slow the Lord is good to me better than I deserve I hope I am thankful for all his mercies Thursday February 6 4 �this is a nice day but cold Girls Ironed to day Mr Waker here for Diner Charles is drawing wood the Friday February 7 this is a nice day Charles is drawing wood Min went down to see Mr Christy this Afternoon Mr Wood Working here Chopping William McCleaster Died this Morning Saturday February 8 William McCleaster was Buried to day at half past 10 it Snowed last night and Snowed this forenoon Tory came home to day on the Cars Sunday February 9 Charles Min and Lucy went down to Church Sam V and Tory went down to South Mountain to Quarterly Meting it is a nice day but cold Monday February 10 a nice day Charles is drawing Cord Wood down to the Station Tuesday February 11 it is a little windy to Sally is coming up to Morrow Wednesday February 12 Charles went to the Station but Sally did not come Mrs Wear and little girl here Thursday February 13 William and Sally drove up today they have a nice Baby William and Charles went to Town this After noon William went home to day Wife here Staid all night Friday February 14 Dave Hyndman and Wife here and Gim [Jim] Irving and Saturday February 15 Gim and An went home this Morning Sally Tory and I went to Tibs to day Sunday February 16 Charles Min & Lucy went to Church William McCleasters Funeral Sermon was Preached to day Alec brought Sally and I home this Afternoon Tom Anderson and his Mother here to see Sally and Baby Sally has got a dear little Baby God bles it and them Monday February 17 5 �a nice day Ed Watson here for Diner Mrs Vanalen and Miny here to see the Baby Sally went home on the 5 Oclock Train I hope they got home all right it Snowed Some to day Mr Higgins here Tory went to Mr Vanalens this Evening Tuesday February 18 the Girls washed to day it Snowed a little all day Charles and Luther went down to the Station to night there is some Society forming there Wednesday February 19 this is a lovely day Charles is drawing Shingle bolts Anson Wood here for Diner Lucy and Tom went to Ruben Shavers this Afternoon they are going to Prayr Meting at Dick Beggs to night there will be 3 Children Christened to night Dicks 2 and Roberts Baby we had a Calf last night Mary Christy and Mrs Michel here this Afternoon Thursday February 20 a big Storm to day Snows and blows the Roads are full Luther Wood went home to night his month is up Friday February 21 this is a nice Morning Clear but cold last night was the coldest night we had this Year Matty and Lucy did not come to day John Middagh here for Diner and Supper Saturday February 22 Charles took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers this Morning she is going to Stay 2 or 3 Weeks Matty Middagh and Lucy Erving came up on the Train to day Sunday February 23 Vanallens and Tory and the Girls went to Halville Church Charles and Min went to the Stone Church I am all alone my hand gains very Slow Monday February 24 the Girls went to Clarks this Afternoon it rained a little Tuesday February 25 our Girls and Clarks went down to Robert Hyndmans this Morning it rained all the Afternoon the Snow is going fast it cleared of to night Wednesday February 26 this has been a nice day they all went to John Colemans to a Social to night made 19 Dollars Thursday February 27 the Girls went up to Mrs McCargers this forenoon Maty Middagh and Lucy Ervingwent home on the 5 0 clock it has been a nice day Friday February 28 6 �it rained nearly all day the roads looks prety black the Girls done well to go home Yesterday my hand is not much better MARCH Saturday March 1 this is a nice day Charles & Min went to Town to day with a Buggy 3Months to day Since my hand was Sprained and can not yuse it yet Sunday March 2 Charles & Min went to Church this Morning it is a nice day it is a cold wind Monday March 3 the girls washed this Forenoon Tory and Charles went down to the Station in the Afternoon Minie Caselman here Tory brought me a letter from Magy I like to get letters from the Children Tuesday March 4 Mrs Beech from Beech Buro and her Boy and May Sheik here for Diner Jim Irving Peter Everets and Mr Waker here for Tea and Staid all night going to the Fair a very nice day Mr Higgins they were Wednesday March 5 Robert Parker and Wife and Magy Muskrove Staid to Tibs last night they came here this morning Robert went to the Fair the Girls Staid here they all came back here for Supper Alec Hyndman to we had a hen party for Diner no Men Charles went to the Fair Mrs Christy was here this After noon Mrs Beech and Son were going to Winchester and missed the Train came back here Thursday March 6 another nice day Mrs Beech went down to the Corners on the 5 0 clock train she is a nice person I like her very much Tory was over to Mrs Vanallens to night Friday March 7 this is a very nice Morning the Girls are Ironing this Morning Min went down to Mr Beggs this Afternoon Charles went down to the Station to Mill this is a very nice day is not much better Saturday March 8 Tory went down to See Mr Christy he is no better my hand Sunday March 9 Charles & Min went to the Stone church Tory went to Halville 7 this is a lovely day �Monday March 10 Tory is collecting money for the Bible Society I went to Mrs Christys and aplied the Batery to my hand I hope it will do it good Tuesday March 11 Mrs Balkwell and George here Charles has hired George for 6 Months Wednesday March 12 it rained all day to day and there is a heav[y] fog Thursday March 13 Miny Hyndman came here this Morning Tory went up after Lucy and she did not come Florence Spencer is very low not expected to live the roads are very bad Friday March 14 Gim [Jim] Clark taped the Sugar Bush to day he is going to work in Shares Mrs Irving and Dick Beggs Wife was here this Afternoon Min went home on the Train to night this is a nice day every day dres Saturday March 15 Min & Tory went down to the Station to trade we have new Syrup they each got an Sunday March 16 Min Charles & Lucy went to the Funeral of Florence Spencer She was Buried to day the 16 at 2 0 clock Lucy will come home with them it Snowed last night we had a pair of twin Calves this morning the 16 they look alike it is very cold to day Monday March 17 the Girls washed to day it is prety cold the roads are prety rough Lucy came home Yesterday no Sap to day Tuesday March 18 Min and Tory Ironed this morning Lucy down to Alec Clarks to see if Maim Brown could come and Make her dress Min went to See Mr Christy Cas Caselman here John Ross Brought a Side Board here Wednesday March 19 Doctor Jamason and Mina Caselman here for Tea 2 Men came here and Set the Saw they are going to Saw Wood to Morrow they Sawed Wood to day lovely day 8 Thursday March 20 got done 20 Minits after 3 a big pile of Wood they had a �Friday March 21 Charles Lucy & Tory went to Town to day it Snowed a little last night and rained a little this Morning but cleared of and was a nice Afterrnoon Charles got a 100 Buckets Saturday March 22 we Boiled down Syrup this morning Charles went to the Shop this morning this is a dulday Sunday March 23 Lucy and Tory went to Church in the Morning Frank and Minie were here this Evening Monday March 24 Charles sold 2 Beef Cows and 2 Calves it is a cold day Christy he is a little better Lucy went down see Mr this is a nice day Tory went to Town Tuesday March 25 Lucy went over to Mrs Vanallens in the Afternoon Charles Lucy Wednesday March 26 Mame Brown came here to Make Lucy a dress An Clark came with her Staid the Afternoon and the Evening Thursday March 27 John and Tiby Hyndman and Martha Clark here this After noon Frank and Samy and Miny Caselman and Alec Clark here in the Evening we Sugared of Friday March 28 Charles Min & Anie Clark went to Town it Stormed all day it Snowed and blew all day my hand is not much better my arm is very painful it is Storming yet night Saturday March 29 Charles went to Town to d he Sold a horse Mame got here to Sunday March 30 Charles and Min and Tory and Mame went to Church in the Morning Tory went in the Evening I went to see Mrs Vanallen She is Sick Alec and Tib here Monday March 31 the Girls washed this Morning I went to see Mrs Vanalen She is a little better Charles took his horse to Town this Morning George Balkwell came to night we all got invitations to Anies Wedding to day APRIL 9 �Tuesday April 1 Charles and Min went down to Alecks for a Turkey Diner Lucy went to John Smiths with Sally Hyndmans Tory went to help Anie Clark make a Cake Wednesday April 2 Sally Hyndman and Geany [Jennie] Staid all night and all day to day Miss Cumings and Miss McGrigor here this Afternoon Gimy [Jimmy] the Evening we Sugared of for them Miss Black Beggs here in Thursday April 3 Mrs Beggs here we sugared of today Lucy staid with Mrs Vanalen in the forenoon Tory is helping Clarks Bake for the Wedding Friday April 4 it rained last night and is raining today my arm is not much better it pains me so much I am afraid it will never be any better It is 4 Months now Since I hurt it God knows best Charles went to Town Sold Saturday April 5 he took 8 Galons of Syrup that makes 30 Galons he has Sunday April 6 they all went down to the Stone Church I suppose it will be the last time for a good while Charles is going to Start for Cal on Friday night God grant he may be Spared to come home again I may not be here to see him God knows best Monday April 7 Tory went to help Clarks Bake Lucy went to help Maim Brown sew at Christys I went and Staid with Mrs V she is Some better Charles and George put the Seeder together Tuesday April 8 this is Sams birth day 31 to day how the time does fly it seems but a little while since he was a Baby Min is making Charles Shirts Charles went to Town to get his Ticket he went down to the Station this afternoon to Court Wednesday April 9 this is a dul rainy day we all went to the Weding Anie Clark and the Rev Mr McDermaid was Married this Afternoon at 5 0 clock by the Rev Mr Higgins it Thundered when they stood up on the Floor to get Married it was so dark I Staid all night there was about 48 there they had a good time Mr and Mrs McDermaid went to the Manse to night the roads are very bad 10 �Thursday April 10 Charles went to Halville Mr Beggs here for Diner we sugared of to day this is a nice day Mrs V is a little better Friday April 11 this is a nice day Charles started for Cal to he is going to stop with John til Tuesday I did hate to have him go it seems as though I would never see him again in this world God only knows whether I will or not Mr Higgins was here when he Started he had Such a good Prayr it done my heart good the time will Seem so long he has always been at home hope his trip will do him good and God will wach over him and keep him from all harm Saturday April 12 it is lonely today George went to the Station to day for a grist got a pound of Tea Sunday April 13 a nice day the roads very bad the Girls all went to Sunday School Charles is with John to day it is 10 years since John was home ever see him again Monday April 14 Min and Lucy went to Town to day Jessie Blackburn here all day turned cold in the After noon Ira Bower here this Afternoon I suppose I don't think I will it is a nice day but Tuesday April 15 the Girls washed this Morning it is very windy Jessie Blackburn here this morning Mrs V is Some better I went to see her Min sowed tomatoes and celery Wednesday April 16 I suppose Charles is on his way to Cal now he would leave Johns last night may God bless him and take him safe to his Journeys end Min is Couloring Carpet rags Read Lucy went to Mr Beggs the Willingers Workers met Mr Higins and Martha here Thursday April 17 this is a nice day Min is coulering Brown my hand does not gain George took a box of Butter to the Station Min got a letter from Charles he wrote from Jaxon Friday April 18 Min Coulered Drab to day she has all Coloured now Frank filled a Toth [trough?] for Lucy to day George comenced to plow this Afternoon it is a cold day we miss Charles very much Saturday April 19 11 �Nelly had a Colt last night day it is prety cold to day Frank filled a nother for Lucy to Sunday April 20 Min Lucy & Tory went to Church in the Morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School in the Afternoon Monday April 21 George Sowed Some Wheat to day we are having lovely weather they brought in the Buckets to day we made 200 weight of Sugar and we made about 65 Galons of Syrup Willia[m]Hyndman here for Tea Tuesday April 22 the Girls washed the Buckets to day they had 400 &25 to wash a big Chore Mrs William Christy here to day Wednesday April 23 Lucy is raking the door Yard and Tory is fixing hors radish Martha Clark and Tory went to Town George went to the Auction at McCleasters and got a Horse for 36 Dollars Thursday April 24 Tory got me a new dress and a pair of Boots Yesterday night on the 5 0 clock I am going to Winchester to Friday April 25 to Monday April 30 No entries MAY Thursday May 1 to Sunday May 4 No entries Monday May 5 5 years to day since my dear Husband Died how long the time seems Tuesday May 6 and Wednesday May 7 No entries Thursday May 8 I got home to nigh found them all well found three Letters awaiting me my hand no better the weather is very cold was glad to hear from Charles he is feeling well and likes the Country Minie Caselman here for Tea it rained all the Afternoon 12 Friday May 9 Sally Hyndman here this After noon Staid all night �Tory went home with Sally Min and Lucy went to Church at 3 Saturday May 10 Min and Lucy went down to the Station this Afternoon Sunday May 11 Tory went to Church in the Evening and Sunday School Monday May 12 the Girls washed Mrs Brack [Black?] here this forenoon Charles I went over to See Mrs V She is gaining Lenox here this Afternoon drawing Manure Min got a Letter from George Sold the pigs Mr Tuesday May 13 Mr Lenox here to day Min took Lucy up to Mrs Spencers low she is going to Stay all this week George Spencer is very Wednesday May 14 I went down to see Mr Christie a little while the Girls are making flower beds there is a cold wind Thursday May 15 I went down to Mr Beggs Mrs Fraser came here and Tory came after me it hurts my arm to ride the Doctor was here to night injected Something in my arm had a good nights rest Friday May 16 Broder Workman helped George plant potatoes to day Buds on the Trees comes out so Slow it is a nice day but Cold the Saturday May 17 Tory made Rubarb Py to day I had a bad night last night my arm pained me most all night a heavy wind to day George plowed the Yard to day Lucy came home George Spencer is a little better Sunday May 18 Min Lucy and Tory went down to Church George went home to day it is a nice day I got Sick this Afternoon the Doctor here I am all alone Monday May 19 a little better to day Mr Higgins here Min and Lucy commenced to clean house Tory does the work and took care of me she is Sick her Self Tuesday May 20 13 �it rained all night and all day the Doctor here to night the pain is better but I am prety Sick Rosa had a Colt this morning Mr Higgins her Wednesday May 21 am not much better am prety weak Tory is sick but works all the time and eats nothing George planted corn in the Orchard Mrs Pelton and Mrs Black here this Evening Mrs Christie here Thursday May 22 I am in bed yet the Doctor here for Tea and so was Mrs Wood Mrs Beggs here a little while George planted Sweet corn Mr Christie here to day Friday May 23 raining a little to day the Girls are warping a Carpet been Sick all this week I feel a little better Tory has Tib and Baby was here to day Saturday May 24 I feel some better Sat up a little while Sunday May 25 George Min & Lucy went to Church Aleck Clark was here gave his Babies pictur is a nice little fellow Sade Smith &Minie Caselman here Monday May 26 The Girls washed this forenoon Mr Higgins &Norman Bain &Kittie Cameron &Martha Clark all here for Tea and Staid the Evening the Doctor called in the Evening Tuesday May 27 Tory went with the Doctor to Winchester they are putting up an English Church and they laid the Corner Stone to day they had Diner and Tea and a great Croud there Martha Smith here a little while Wednesday May 28 Lucy is weaving the Carpet I am a little better John McCarger got potatoes to day Thursday May 29 Mr Lenox here to work to day it is a nice day Friday May 30 Min and Tory went to Town to day I am Some better Mrs Black Saturday May 31 Lucy got the Carpet cut today Mrs Pelton here this forenoon JUNE 14 George Sowed Corn �Lucy and Tory went to Church real bad to day Sunday June 1 Min Staid and got Dinner I am not so well feel Monday June 2 am prety sick yet the Girls washed Mrs Black here Tory went to the Station got a letter from Charles he is well George finished Sowing to day Tuesday June 3 the Girls Cleaned the Dinang room to day whitened the Ceiling tinted the wall Pea Green and Cleaned the Parlour Wednesday June 4 the girls put down the Carpet to day Sid Shaw came here this Morning George went to the fair it rained last night and a little this morning him and Lucy ironed this forenoon Election day Thursday June 5 I was very sick to day my Stomack is very bad this is Friday June 6 George is plowing for Buckwheat Maggie Fooize here and Mrs Loux Min went to the Station it rained after Tea until after dark Min planted Cucumbers through the potatoes Saturday June 7 Lucy wed Some in the Garden George is plowing Sunday June 8 George Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church in the morning to Halville in the Evening George and Tory went Monday June 9 the Girls washed and washed blankets and quilts Min and Tory went to the Station Maggie Fooize here for Tea Tuesday June 10 George and Mr Wood hoed the potatoes in the Orchard this forenoon George had a Manure bee this Afternoon 17 here Sid Shaws wife came here to day 17 years today since Tib was Married Min & Tory went to practice to night Wednesday June 11 12 years to day since Lucy was Married Tory went down to the Church to the Willing Workers Meting we had some rain to day 15 �Thursday June 12 it rained all night and is raining to day it is a wet time Friday June 13 Mr Lenox and John Lenox Spread Manure this Afternoon Saturday June 14 it rained a little this morning Mr Lenox here to day Min Alma and Lucy went to Mr Conlys this Afternoon Mrs Black here for Tea got a dog Sunday June 15 Min Alma and Lucy went to the Stone Church George and Tory went to Halville to Church and Staid to Alecks for Diner Lucy went to Sunday School in the Afternoon at the Station Monday June 16 Min & Tory & Alma went to Mr Sheiks this Afternoon Lucy went down to the Post Office with Mrs John Hyndman Mrs Hyndman and Mrs Black here George Sowed Buckwheat this Afternoon Sowed 8 Acres Alma Staid to Mrs Sheiks it is very warm Tuesday June 17 the Girls washed to day George Harrowed the Buckwheat and rooled it it is a very warm day Tory went to Mrs Blacks this Afternoon Lucy went to John Peters Wednesday June 18 George went to a Social at Henry Settles last night it is very warm Thursday June 19 Mr & Mrs Hut and Mrs John Hyndman here all day we had a good visit Friday June 20 Mrs Ervin & her little girl and Mrs Suffield here last night Staid till after Diner Tory went to Church to night at the Station George sowed the last piece of Buckwheat Saturday June 21 Lucy and Tory went to Town to day this is a nice day I am not feeling well Sunday June 22 George Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Lucy and Tory went to Sunday School at 3 & George Lucy & Tory went to Church at Halville in the Evening Mrs Vanallen here to day 16 �the Girls washed today Monday June 23 it is a very nice day Tuesday June 24 I went to Mrs Frasers this forenoon &to Mrs Smiths in the Afternoon Lucy came after me Sally and Baby came up to night on the Train it rained to night the Girls went to practice George went to Blairs to a plowing bee Wednesday June 25 Tory & Sally went to Town this morning it is a lovely day George is hilling potatoes Sally has got a nice little Baby had a letter from Aurilla last night She has been very Sick Thursday June 26 Lucy Sally and Tory went down to Tibs this After Sally went home on the Train Lucy and Tory Staid to Prayr Meting Mr Higgins Christened the Baby Mary Victoria Mrs Black here this Afternoon Friday June 27 Lucy went to Mr Sheiks Min went to Sade Smiths Mrs Black here most all day I feel prety Sick to night Minie Casselman here Tory came home sick got the Sick head ache Mrs Wood here Saturday June 28 Mr & Mrs Black and Lucy went to pick strawberries this morning weather now every thing is growing nicely we are getting very nice Sunday June 29 George Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I went to Halville it seemed good to get to Church it is the first time for 7 Months the Girls cleaned the Cellar Monday June 30 I was to Mrs Vanalens JULY Tuesday July 1 they washed today it is very warm they all went to the Concert to night Camp Meting Comenced to day Wednesday July 2 it rained the last part of last night and rained this forenoon this Afternoon to get the Buggy fixed Thursday July 3 17 George went to Halville �George took a ton of Hay to town Christies this Afternoon Mrs Jacob Vanalen here for Diner I went to Mrs Friday July 4 Mrs John Hyndman & Lucy Annie Shaver & Tory to Camp Meting Staid here Tom McCuit and Dinah came here this Afternoon night and go to Camp Meting Saturday July 5 George went to a Bee at Mrs Vanalens it was this afternoon came Gennie [Jennie] going to Stay all Tom and Dinah Sunday July 6 Tom and Dinah George and Tory went to Camp Meting the Stone Church I am alone Monday July 7 the Girls washed it is a nice day Min and Lucy went down to I went down to see Maia Clark Meting closed to day Tuesday July 8 a nice day Lucy went to Bob Blacks the Camp Wednesday July 9 I went back to Alec Christies in the forenoon and Bills in the Afternoon Mrs Martin went with me Sally Hyndman came after Lucy to go to the picknick at the Rideau to morrow Thursday July 10 Tory and Sam went to the picknick they had a nice cool day until 12 0 clock George cut some Clover to day did not get home Friday July 11 George put up the Clover in bocks to day Min and Lucy went to Town this Afternoon Tory milked alone Charlie Hyndman brought us a quarter of veal Mrs Laterell Died today Saturday July 12 we are getting very nice weather Sunday July 13 Min and Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and I to Halville Monday July 14 Alec Hyndman came up after Tory I and Lucy went to Mrs Laterels funeral Mr Wood came to work to day I went down to Tibs to night when they fetched Tory home 18 �Tuesday July 15 and Wednesday July 16 No entries Thursday July 17 Tory and Alace Sheik went to prescot to day I went to Church to day Church Friday July 18 Mr McCormick preached I would like to live close to the Saturday July 19 Teny McTavish & Alec Roses Wife came here and Tena Staid Willia[m] Carson came this Afternoon Liza & Bertha & they all came down to Church the Carsons went home to night Sunday July 20 it is Sacrement Sunday we had a good Meting I came home with them Min & Lucy washed this Morning Son here they got some hay to night Monday July 21 Min picked some beries Neil Kenion and his Teny went to Town with Mr Higgins came back here Tuesday July 22 Tena & Lucy picked a few Berries Min picked a few Cherries Neil Kenion here for Diner Tena & Min went to Mrs Clarks Lucy has to drive the horse to unload the Hay Mrs Black and Miss Black here Mr Sevice and Miss Grant Married to day Wednesday July 23 Miss McTavish & Lucy went to John Smiths this forenoon & and to Mr Cumings in the Afternooon Min went down to Church to night home to night Thursday July 24 Lucy and Tena came home with her Tory came Friday July 25 Lucy took Tena to John McTavishes this forenoon Flora and the Children came on the noon Train they are all tired out Edeth is a sick Baby I am afraid she will never be any better She had ought to be home Saturday July 26 19 �Min Tory & Charly went picking beries this forenoon we commenced using new potatoes Sunday July 27 Min & Lucy went to the Stone Church Tory and Flossie went to Halville Lucy went to Sunday Schoo[l] Monday July 28 Min & Tory washed & Lucy went picking beries Tuesday July 29 Flora and Tora took Edith down to the Doctors Edith got so mich worse we Sent for the Doctor to night Wednesday July 30 Edith is a good deal better Min &Charley went to Town Tory went and picked some berries it rained to night George finished haying to day Thursday July 31 there was to be a picknick in Vanalens woods to day but it rained Tea AUGUST Friday August 1 this is a nice morning after the rain Mr Wood Loading Manure cold the Doctor here for Charley has a bad Saturday August 2 Lucy went up to Bob Blacks Tory finished my Dress Mrs Vanalens 2 Sisters and theirs Husbands came back to day Sunday August 3 Min & Lucy went to Church this morning Flora Tory Charlie Flossie and Edeth took a ride round the Block George and Tory went to Church this Evening had a Shower to day Monday August 4 the Girls had an awful big wash to day Oh dear I am so Sick of the Children they wont mind anyone they are the worst Children I ever Saw I do hope the next visit they make I wont be here they do anoy me so Tuesday December 5 20 �Edith is Sick to day the Girls Ironed to day Mr Higgins and Martha Clark here this evening George cut a peace of Oats to day Edith is very sick Station to night Wednesday August 6 the Doctor was here to day Lucy &Tory went down to the Thursday August 7 the Baby is better this morning Mr Wood here this Afternoon there was a picknick in Vanallens woods Tory Flossie and Charlie went to the Church to the willing workers meting Friday August 8 this is a very nice morning the Baby is better Saturday August 9 Min & Tory & Flossie went to Town this Afternoon Alec & Tib brought Lucy home George cut the wheat Lucy & Tory went to Church Sunday August 10 Lucy &Tory went to Sunday School Flossie is Sick Min and Tory washed Monday August 11 Broder Workman here this Afternoon helping them draw in grain Tuesday August 12 Min and Lucy went to John peter Smiths this forenoon and to Mr Smiths in the Afternoon to see Mrs Elliot Broder Workman here this Afternoon Wednesday August 13 George Min Lucy Tory and Charly went picking long black Berries got enough to make 3 pies they are not ripe yet I was up Bob Blacks this After noon Thursday August 14 they got in all the Grain that is ripe we had Corn to day for the first Friday August 15 Lucy and I went to Town to day came home by Mrs Spencers took Diner at Mr McDermids George got 5 Teeth filled to day Saturday August 16 Mrs Black here to day George cut a lot of Grain to day Sunday August 17 Min Lucy and Flora went Church the Children are better Min & Nell Maggie & Charlie came here this Afternoon George Tory and Min Hyndman went to Church to night 21 �Monday August 18 Min & Lucy washed George Tory and Min Hyndman went picking long black berries for 6 pies Tory took Min & Nell to the Station they went home on the Cars it rained Sunday it rained to day so they Could not Stack Tuesday August 19 Clarry Middagh came here this Morning it rained this Afternoon so they could not Stack Wednesday August 20 I went to John Colmans this forenoon and Mrs Blairs this Afternoon Flossa went down to the Station to night Lucy Flora & Thursday August 21 Lucy took Clary down to Mr Richardsons to day they got one load drew and it commenced to rain Said Smith has a quilting Bee this Afternoon it rains So we coud not go Friday August 22 Lucy & Mrs V went to Saids to quilt Saturday August 23 they made the Stack to day Just got it done in time it rained to night Sunday August 24 Lucy Flory and Charly went to Church George Flossie &Tory went to Halville Mrs Alec Clark had a Daughter this morning Monday August 25 the Girls washed this Morning Tuesday August 26 Flory Tory Edith and I went to Mr Smith this forenoon and John Piters this After noon Wednesday August 27 Flora Flossie Edith and Lucy went down to Tibs this Morning Mr George Hut and Sally Hyndman came here this Morning Mrs Black came after Diner her and Tory went back to Mr Cumings this Afternoon Mrs Hut Staid here all night and I went in the Afternoon 22 Thursday August 28 Sally Hyndman went to Mrs Blacks in the Morning Mrs Miss Black here Friday August 29 �Min and Tory went to Town this Morning Mrs Black Tory and George went down to Church at the Station to night George took Miss Black home Saturday August 30 they came home this Morning from Tibs Alec brought them for a big time this Afternoon Mr Smith got a Stroke to day it rained Sunday August 31 it rains this Morning Min Tory and George went to Church to the Baptist Church at 3 Mr John Smith Died to day SEPTEMBER Lucy Tory &George went Monday September 1 Iwent to Mrs John Smiths and Staid all day Tory came after at night what a change Death make it is true in the midst of life we are in Death Tuesday September 2 George Min Lucy and I went to the Funeral it was a large Funeral Mrs Sally Hyndman Staid here all night Wednesday September 3 Sally Hyndman went home this morning a nice day Frank and Genie Coleman here I went and Staid with Mrs Black had Sweet Corn for Diner Thursday September 4 Lucy Flora & Tory Flossie and Edith went to Mrs Clarks this Afternoon Friday September 5 they all went to Mrs Vanalens this Afternoon but Tory and I and Charly Saturday September 6 this is a nice day very warm Sunday September 7 Tory and I and Flossie went to Church the rest all went to the Stone Church Lucy went to Sunday School Frank and Tory went to Hexton Church Monday September 8 Min and Tory washed it rained a little Lucy went up to Mr Blacks a little while Flora Tory Flossie & Edith went down to Winchester on the Train Min and Lucy went to see Maud and the Baby Tuesday September 9 23 �Min and Lucy Irind this forenoon Charles came home to night on the 5 0 clock Train I tell you we were all glad to see him he is looking well Wednesday September 10 Min and Charles went to the Winchester fair this Morning Sally Hyndman and Lucy went Spencerville to the Convention Gennie [Jennie] Staid here Mrs Bower and Mrs Vanallen here a little while Charles brought me a Gold pen Thursday September 11 George went to the Fair at Ogdensburg it rained all day it rained most all day to day Mr Clarks this Evening Friday September 12 Lucy came home to night Charles &Min went down to Saturday September 13 Min made pumpkin pies to day for the first they all came home from Winchester to day Mr Higgins and his Brother here for Tea and Staid the Evening Sunday September 14 They all went to Church but me this morning George and Tory went in the Evening Min and Tory washed walk a little Monday September 15 Alec and Tib and Baby here this Afternoon the Baby can the Girls Iriond this forenoon Tory went to the Station Tuesday September 16 Mrs Vanallen here this Afternoon Charles Flora and Wednesday September 17 Charles Min Flora Flossie & Edith & Martha Clark all went to Town to Mr McDermids Edith Cummings & Lisa Bain here this Afternoon Thursday September 18 Robert Wallice here for Tea George & Lucy Tory went to the Socii at Willia Shavers Friday September 19 Flora Tory & the Children went to Tibs this Afternoon our Boys dug the potatoes in the Orchard Tory went to Meting at the Station Saturday September 20 it rained last night it is dull to day Sunday September 21 24 �they all went to Church but Min and I and Edith Monday September 22 Mr and Mrs McDermid here Charles went to the Council Alec Clarks for a call this Afternoon Tory and Flora went to Tuesday September 23 Lucy Flora Tory and Flossie went to Mr Christys this Afternoon Charles Lucy & Flora called on Mr Smiths and Mrs Frasers Mr Eliot starts for home to morrow Wednesday September 24 Mr Higgins here for Tea Tib and Alec and SamVanalen and Cas Caselman here in the Evening Mr Higgins gave Flossie and Edith each a Bible Charlie has one Thursday September 25 the Thrashing Machine came here this Afternoon Flora and the Children Started to night I hope they will get home Safe Charles &Min took them to the Station it is a lovely night Friday September 26 Mrs Black was here this Afternoon we have 7 Men Thrashing it seems odd without the Children Tory took up the plants today Tory went down to Church with Sam V at the Station this is a nice day Saturday September 27 they are thrashing yet it is prety cold today Sunday September 28 they all went to Church in the morning George and Tory went in the Evening the Girls washed Monday September 29 I went up to Blacks a little while they finished Thrashing to day Tuesday September 30 Charles & Lucy went to Town to the Fair Lucy is Judge Sid Shaw and Sam Gernsey came here to day Tory went down to South Mountain to the Convention to night George is helping Alec Clark Thrash OCTOBER Wednesday October 1 25 �Sid Shaw Sam Gernsey George Charles &Min all went to Town to the Fair Lucy and Tory went to the Convention I am all alone for a wonder it is Seldom we are alone Thursday October 2 Sid and Sam Gernsey went home today Charles &Min went to Iroquoise to Lish Everets Friday October 3 we made Chow Chow and french pickles it rained a little to day Socii with George to Gim [Jim] Shaws Saturday October 4 Charles and Min came home to night Tory went to the Sunday October 5 Tory and I went to Halville Church this Morning Mr Mires gave the Sacrement had a good Meting the rest went to the Stone Church George went home tonight Lucy is making over a dress coat Monday October 6 it is a nice day Tory and I went to Town she got a Tuesday October 7 Tib and Lucretia here to day it rained most all day we had a good visit Wednesday October 8 Tory and Minnie Shaver went to Mrs Gilroys for diner &Mr Myres for Tea Min and I put up Some Apples to dry for the first Thursday October 9 the Girls picked some Apples to day Charles killed a hog Lucy went down to Winchester to night on the Train Friday October 10 the Girls finished picking the Apples to day we have a nice lot of them Saturday October 11 Sam and Tory went down to practice I went down to Tom Christies Sunday October 12 we all went to the Stone Church this morning Tory went to Halville in the Evening Monday October 13 the Girls washed the Baggs to day the Girls patched the Baggs 26 Tuesday October 14 it is raining most all day �Wednesday October 15 Min and Tory went to Town to day Tory got her Coat fited Inkerman Thursday October 16 Charles took a load of Buckwheat to Inkerman to day Charles went to Friday October 17 Charles took another load today Martha Clark &Tory went to Sally Hyndmans this fore noon and Mr Shavers this Afternoon Saturday October 18 Charles took an other load of Buckwheat to day he has Sold 207 bushels Sunday October 19 They all went to Church but me Monday October 20 Mrs Black had a young Son to day a great big Boy Tuesday October 21 Min took me down to Tibs this Afternoon George came here to day to help Charles plow Wednesday October 22 this is my Birth day 68 today I do thank God that he gives me health and Strength while he is calling many from time into Eternity Thursday October 23 and Friday October 24 No entries Saturday October 25 John came home to night the Business Closed for a week Sunday October 26 They all came down to Church I saw John at the Church I came home with him was so glad to see him had 11 pigs to day Monday October 27 John walked up to Alec Clarks and took his Tea there and Alec brought him up then he took his Diner to Alec Hyndmans then John and I took Diner at Mrs Vanallens She Sent for us then he went to Mr Christies and Mrs Clarks and went to Bills Clarks for Tea Tuesday October 28 27 �Charles got in his potatoes to day John went to see Mrs Frasers and Mr Smiths and John Peters and home for Tea Mr Higgins here for Tea and Staid the Evening Wednesday October 29 John and Charles went to Town to day George is plowing Thursday October 30 Charles gave John 10 Bushels of Potatoes he sent them to day John went to see Mrs Beggs and then went to Clarks for Diner Alec and Tib here this Evening Friday October 31 John has gone Charles took him to Winchester to Sallys I never expect to see him again God only knows whether I will or no he had a very nice week NOVEMBER it seems lonely Blacks Saturday November 1 only 3 of us last night Charles came home to night I went up to Sunday November 2 Charles and Min went to Church Tory went to Sunday School it rained last night Monday November 3 the Girls washed and Churned and got in the Cabbage Edith Cumings and Maggie Black here this Afternoon Charles took a load of Potatoes to Town this forenoon and drew a load of Cheese this Afternoon Tuesday November 4 I went down to Mr Beggs to day it snowed a little this forenoon but was very nice this Afternoon Wednesday November 5 Mrs Coleman and Mrs Blair all day Charles helped Sam Thrash went down to Shavers to practice to night Sam and Tory this is Thanks Giving day quarts of Coal Oil to day Thursday November 6 Charles Lucy & Min went down to Church Charles got 21 a nice day Friday November 7 Lucy was up to Roberts to see the Baby I am not feeling very well Tory went to Town to day 28 Saturday November 8 it is nice but cold Lucy went to Blacks Sunday November 9 �it rained all day we did not go to Church Monday November 10 Min painted the floor to day Tory went to Town this morning Charles is plowing Mr Higgins here and took his Colt home Min and Tory went up to Blacks this Evening this has been a nice day but cold Tuesday November 11 Min gave the floor another coat to day I went down to Alec Clarks to day Wednesday November 12 we are getting very nice weather for this time of Year Thursday November 13 Min and Tory went to the Manse to the Willing Workers Charles went to See about the Ditch Friday November 14 Charly came up after Tory to make a Bonet for Esther Lucy went up to Blacks a little while a lovely day Charles is helping Sim Workman fix the road Some where it a little dul to day night Saturday November 15 Ed & Lepha Gilroy came here to go to practice they Staid all Sunday November 16 they open the hall to day at the Station to day 3 sermons we had Mr Dulmage his Wife and Son and Ed & Lepha for Diner I did not go in the morning went in the Afternoon Ed Lepha and Tory went in the Evening Ed went home after Church Lepha is going to Stay til Tuesday night they are going to practice then Monday November 17 the Girls washed and Churned it rained all day and part of the night the Council at South Mountain he was very cold when he got home and they practiced a little it snowed a little to night Charles went to Sam was over Tuesday November 18 A nice Morning Alec Clark here this Morning Charles went the Station for Flower they practiced to night Wednesday November 19 Ed and Lepha went home to night it is a nice day Thursday November 20 Lucy went down to A Hyndmans this Morning I went up to See Mrs Black she is going home to morrow Sally Hyndman came here and Geny to Staid all night 29 �Friday November 21 Sally and Geny went home this Afternoon they all went to the Tea Meting at the Station in the new hall 12 0 clock when they came home Saturday November 22 Tory went down to help wash the dishes this morning Charles and Min went to Town to day Sunday November 23 Charles Min & Lucy went down to Church Monday November 24 Charles helped Sam kill his pigs to day Willia Hyndman and Mr Alt here for Diner went to Town in the Afternoon came back &Staid all night they had a 10 Cent Social to night Tuesday November 25 William and Alt went down to Alecks this Morning Tory helped wash the dishes from the Social Mrs Fulton came here to night of the Train had been to Town to get some teeth filled Charles killed a Beef Wednesday November 26 Charles went to Otawa to day took a Beef 39 fowls and some Apples it is a lovely day Samy Workman came here last night to do Chores while Charles is gone Lucy went to help clear out the Manse for the Social Tory took Mrs Fulton to the Station Thursday November 27 Miss Sheik and Mrs Gregory and little Girs here all day went to the Sosial to night Charles got at 11 to night Parka Married to night Min Tory and Samy Workman tis a lovely night Ema this is a beautiful day how long I will Stay Friday November 28 I am going down to Sallys to night on the Train went to Robert Parkers to night Saturday November 29 dont know it Snowed last night a little Sunday November 30 I went to Church in the Morning had a Turkey Diner at Roberts John McKerchie came over for me went to Church in the Evening it is so nice to live close to the Church tis a great privelige 30 �DECEMBER Monday December 1 Robert took me out to Sallies this Afternoon tis very cold found them all well it is colder still Tuesday December 2 Sally went to the Springs Wednesday December 3 it Snowed and Slowed all day the Thrashing Machine came to day Thursday December 4 this is the first Sleighing the Sleighs and Cutters are running all the time Friday December 5 No entry Saturday December 6 Willia finished Thrashing to day Sunday December 7 Willia Sally Min went to Church it is to cold for me Monday December 8 No entry Tuesday December 9 Sally and I went to George Huts to day An &Lucy Ervin Mary Algate to Sallys to night Wednesday December 10 Sally and I went to Gim Ervings to day it Snowed to day here a day and a half the Thrashers has been Thursday December 11 I came home to day Mrs Mac and Mrs Erving came with me they did not get my card so we had to get a chance this is a very nice day Peter Everets here for Diner Friday December 12 it Stormed a little to day but it is nice Saturday December 13 Charles took us down to Sally Hyndmans this Morning She was not at home so we had to come back Charles took them to the station to night we had a good visit Sunday December 14 31 �Charles Tory and I went to Halville Church and Tory went to Hexton to Church to night Min has a bad cold could not go a nice warm day Sam Monday December 15 Tory went to South Mountain to a Concert Lucy came home to night Tuesday December 16 it is very nice weather nice Sleighing Tory and Lucy went to Town he is not well Wednesday December 17 a nice day Min went down to see Mr Christia [Christie] Thursday December 18 Sam and Tory went down to practice to night Friday December 19 Charles helped Mr Blair to Thrash this Afternoon poor Bosie has a very lame leg Saturday December 20 Charles went to Iraquois this Morning I went to South Mountain Staid there came back went to Mrs Adams for Diner and Mrs Frasers for Tea Sunday December 21 Min Tory and I went down to the Stone Church it rained in the Afternoon I am afraid we will loose our Sleighing Monday December 22 Lucy and Tory are washing Charles and Min went to Town took some Apples Some Butter and Some Tallow it has turned cold it is Stormy to day blows Tuesday December 23 it Snows a little while and then the Sun comes out then it Snows and Wednesday December 24 this is a nice day but very cold Tory went back to Mr Conlys with Sam V and Ed and Lepha Gilroy Lish Everets and Wife and little Boy came here to night Tory is going to a Xmas Tree at Hexton from there to Mr Conleys Thursday December 25 this is Xmas a very cold day Lucy and I went to Alecks Hyndmans to help eat a Goose we have a Turkey here Tory is going to a Xmas back at Mr Conlys to night I got a book for my preseant and a Linen Apron Charles got a pair of Slippers Min got a book Charles and Tory got porrige Bowls 32 �Friday December 26 it is a little warmer to day Lish and Jane went home this Morning Alec Hyndman here and Lucy went home with them they are going to have a meting the Willing Workers Sam Workman here Charles and Sam got 4 loads of Ice it is warmer to day home yet Saturday December 27 it has Snowed all the forenoon and some this Afternoon Tory not Sunday December 28 Min and Charles went to Church it is very cold Lucy came home with them from Alecks Monday December 29 a very cold day Tory came home this Afternoon Ed and Lepha Gilroy Staid for Tea then they went to South Mountain to practice Howard Spencer here for Tea Tuesday December 30 this is the coldest day of all cold and clear Tory went down to the Tea Meting to South Mountain got 2 loads of Ice it is very cold this morning got 3 loads of Ice 33 Wednesday December 31 I never Saw So much cold weather at one time � transcribed